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NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

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DUCHESS OF NORFOLK.

"We promised Mr. "Winters that if Dnchess of Norfolk did
not win, her portrait should be withheld. While we intend
to keep promises religiously, in this instance there are good
reasons for breaking it, and circumstances which will war-
rant the violation. As the intelligence of her defeat did not
reach here until after midnight Thursday, there was not
time to coMer with Mr. Winters before the form would have
to go to press. We had another cut to take the place of the
one selected Sor the opening of the series in case it was re-
quired, but from the meager telegraphic account we feel
well assured that the filly is still entitled to rank as one of
the "Notable horsea of California," and that it would be
rank injustice to defer her claims.

Her running at the May meeting here demonstrated that

" at herself," we cannot believe that she is otherwise than
the Nonpareil we have rated her to be, being well ac-
quainted with the peculiarities of the climate of Chicago at
all seasons, and more particularly the drawbacks attending
the peculiarities that are so prevalent during the latter part
of June and the first of July. At these times there are vio-
lent rain storms, in some cases followed by a lowering of
temperature very many degrees; at others, there is increased
heat, murkiness, climatic revulsions, which induce languor,
if not actual debility.

The track is rendered dangerous, as the rich, unctuous,
dark prairie soil, when wet, affords no foothold, and the
careful trainer is fearful that if he attempts strong work he
will take chances of crippling, and, it may be, beyond re-

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when a mile and a quarter had been made. In the'sama
condition she was in when she won the Pacific Cup, after
running a mile and a quarter at any pace, the least judicious
rider would make, Jim Eenwick could not tbeat her through
the stretch.

In she goes, the first of the series of the.*grand horses of
California, and if her owner takes us to taskjfor the breaking
of troth, all right. We will call him to account for going
contrary to his own convictions, and changing a line of pol-
icy, which, if followed according to his original intentions,
might have changed the Result, Again, we have 'faith that
before this number of the paper reaches the " City on the
Lake," the Illinois Derby will be placed to her credit.

ShotOTer won the Two Thousand, but was beaten in the
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NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.

New Yobk, June 19, 18S2
Mb. Joseph Caibn Sijipson— Deab Sib: Tour esteemed
favor of 30th;oltinic is received, and you have my best
wishes perscn-'aljp'and for the new enterprise with which
you are identified'. "Hark Comstock" thanks you for re-
membering him in your invitation to write for your new
journal, but he has somewhat cooled down in that enthu-
siasm for the horse and his breeding which formerly im-
pelled him to write frequently for the press, not from any
lack of interest in the subject, but because the views which
it used to seem important to him to have disseminated and
considered have gradually become familiar to most of the
eading minds who, by example, sway the action and plans
of others. Younger enthusiasts are taking up the work, and
putting more energy and surplus vitality into it than springs
readily from those who have reached mid-life, and as one
•who is constitutionally inclined to take things easy, he finds
himself tempted to look on and become a listener rather than
a writer. Young blood tells, and in that fact lies one of the
best assurances of the success of your journal.

Now, Sir. Editor, it hardly seems in place for me to tell so
experienced a writer and journalist as yourself anything
about conducting a newspaper, but an observer may occa-
sionally notice things that an experienced worker overlooks
or fails to estimate as correctly. "Whatever force and train-
ing of the mind an individual may have, the world at large
will surpass him in elaborating any subject that may be
raised. Only in the sense of starting the ball in motion can
he be considered the originator or leader in the thought,
principle or theory. I said, a good many years ago, that all
writers upon the subject of the horse (I was quite active in
that direction myself at that time) were confirmed egotists.
I think so still, and probably the rule applies in equal force
to writers upon many other subjects. Most people, who
voluntarily take pen in hand to place their views before the
public, assume that upon the subject discussed they are
more valuable than the average. This implies a certain de-
gree of conceit, which may or may not be well founded. I
have noticed that, while almost every theory put forward
draws some adherents, there is scarcely one that does not
excite opposition. Until a sufficiently broad statistical basis
can be reached from which to generalize any theory of breed-
ing, training, feeding, or in any manner manipulating the
horse, no solution of the theory can be obtained that will be
accepted as a practical principle by the mass of horsemen.
I think, therefore, that the most useful and successful edi-
tors are those who sufficiently bury their personality as not
to permit their journals to become partizan for or against
any theory that is widely disputed or eonibatted, no matter
how clearly the editor may think he is able to demonstrate
the correctness of one side or the other. If he must be a,
partizan, let him not make his journal one. This may be
scouted as conservatism by some, but what is the use of
radicalism in such a position, if its effect is to bar out dis-
cussion from one side or the other. Let the correspondents
hammer away, so long as they do so in a good tempered and
gentlemanly way, and lucky is the editor who, by impar-
tiality, keeps the good will of both sides, and thus brings up
before his readers a full and free discussion. Let him keep
in mind that it is not the editorial dictum that is to decide
which practice shall be followed. It is the conclusion arrived
at in each individual case by his mass of readers. For this
reason, if an interesting topic fails to be sufficiently discussed
by direct correspondence, let him quote both sides of the
argument from other papers, striving to give forth clear-cut
thought and argument impartially stated for both sides, and
let him not be too anxious to add the official weight of his
editorial pen to one side or the other of the argument, for in
this case he will draw the opposition of one-half his readers
against his journal that would otherwise have rested only
against his correspondent, while, on the other hand, he will
scarcely have more fully convinced those who were inclined
to side with him. In this way he may hold the attention of
a far greater number of readers, educate them just as
thoroughly, convince them just as surely upon all theories
that are well grounded, and accomplish far greater results,
than by a partizan course. Most correspondents are sensi-
tive at being snubbed or opposed in the editorial columns,
and fail to continue their contributions. It is only the old
stagers like myself and you, Mr. Editor, who are not par-
ticularly strenuous on that subject. Being just as conceited
as the editors themselves, we are wont to keep right on
without the slightest idea that we are worsted in the fray,
and, if anything, rather glad that we have succeeded in get-
ting the best of the editor before his own readers. But that
is not the feeliDg with most writers, and many readers who
side with the theories of their favorite writers are apt to take
his grievances to themselves, and to look upon the editorial
interference as dogmatism, and to drop the journal for a
more congenial one. Hence, there is no journal or maga-
zine in this country, in which the horse is a special feature,
that is radical and combative in its editorial management,
that has much circulation or carries much influence. While
the combative course generally claims for itself the quality
of courage, it is cowardly, in the fact that it seldom dares to
let all opposing facts come unabridged before its readers,
without attempting to thwart their force by editorial detrac-
tion. Such editors seem to think that they control the
minds of their readers, and that eternal vigilance is the price
of the possession. They are unwilling, because afraid of
the result of permitting free thought to weigh the merits of
the question, lest what they consider heresy undermine their
pet theories. And in this they show a lack of confidence
either in the stability of then* theories or in the intelligence
and discernment of their readers, and either interpretation
lowers their journal in public esteem. When arguments are
based upon a misstatement of statistics, it is the editorial
duty to point out the errors, and leave the rest to the intelli-
gence of the reader. If the editor rates his readers as in-
competent, and treats them as such, he will soon have only
that kind to deal with. I venture, the prediction that twenty
years hence that class of the newspaper business pertaining
to the interests of breeders and sportsmen which has sur-
vived will be conducted in a much less personal way, both
as to the nature of the matter published, and the indi-

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spreading, and the private citizen feels quite capable of
doing his own thinking. He no longer fears to differ with
his pieacher, his editor or his political leader. He indulges
them as long as they do not insult his intelligence or pro-
voke his common sense. When they do, he puts them aside
with as little ceremony as they throw by a last year's hat.
No radical theorist is right in detail, though he may have a
meritorious principle involved. Hence, no one man has
power to force a theory in detail upon a community. Jour-
nalism, to be acceptable in this age, must be conducted
rather from the standpoint that it is merely a channel for
the exchange of thought rather than one which originates
it, and the duty of its managers merely to carry out the de-
tails of the exchange. Its leaders should bear the tone of
compilations of popular thought rather than the personality
of an original teacher Its editors will have to exhibit con-
fidence in the correctness of their theories to prevail against
all discussion, rather than an anxious determination to force
them at once, by heated argument, to a favorable verdict.
The greatness of a newspaper will depend upon how impar-
tially it conducts these principles. The editor must never
permit the feeling to grow that he is greater than his paper,
or that his paper is greater than the combined force of his
readers. No brilliant mind eTer published to the world a
sterling thought but that a still greater mind seized upon
and analyzed it more closely than its author did.

I don't know why I have written you my thoughts in this
direction. Not because of any special application to your
case, be assured. But the starting of your project caused
my mind to run over a kindred field of journalism with
which I have been familiar for many years, and of which I
have watched the progress with no little interest. Much of
it has been conducted with great ability, and yet it has fre-
quently struck me that its best efforts were greatly marred
by the too apparent personality and partizanship evident in
its management. Yours truly,

Peteb C. Kellogg.

WISCONSIN CORRESPONDENCE.

Janesville, Wisconsin, June 21, 1882.
Joseph Caibn Simpson, Esq. — Dbab Sib: Your esteemed
favor of May 30£h received. I am very much pleased to
learn that you are about to engage in an enterprise for which
your abilities so eminently qualify you. For many years I
have been a close and interested reader, a student, in fact,
of your writings, deriving great benefits, in a practical way,
from the many valuable lessons and suggestions that you
have given from time to time to the reading world. Your
writings have possessed unusual interest to me, as I knew
they emanated from the cultured mind of a practical horse-
man—no mere theorist, with his whims, fancies and vaga-
ries. Not among all the Turf writers of America can be
found one that so thoroughly understands the true science
of breeding, and, at the same time, thoroughly informed in
the science, as well, of developing the speed inheritance of
a colt, no matter whether trotting bred or racing bred, as
Joseph Cairn Simpson.

The field which you have chos3n in which to labor is one
wherein many golden harvests have been garnered, and I
hope and believe that your efforts will soon place you
among the successes of your adopted home, for which you
have formed so strong attachments.

Although the Bbeedeb and Spobtsman is to be published
so remote from the great breeding interests of the Eastern
and Middle States, we are confident that the paper will find
the extensive circulation among our intelligent breeders and
horsemen that it is sure to merit. Your able papers on
breeding, the horse in motion, the horse's foot, etc., gained
for the California Spirit of Vie Times a wide circulation in
the East, and to these old subscribers of the California Spirit
of the Times, I am sure will be added a greatly increased
number.

Breeding in your section of the country has been a reve-
lation in the development of the speed of the youngsters.
But remarkable and wonderful as has been the performance
of your colts, what would it have benefitted the breeding
world but for the able pen of one who could, in giving an
account of the wonders performed, give us also at the same
time a correct analysis of their breeding, and the combina-
tion of blood forces producing such happy results?

Mr. Stanford, Mr. Hose, and your numerous successful
breeders, no doubt feel a justifiable pride in their glorious
triumph, as breeders. At the same time, we trust they all
fully appreciate the fact that the able pen is a very im-
portant factor in the problem of success, as a business
proposition, in a breeding enterprise. Producing a won-
derful colt is a gratification to the breeder, but his pride
is that the world shall learn of his wonderful colt and the
name of the successful breeder; also, the blood forces that
have blended so kindly in producing marvellous results.

Basking and frolicking in the sunny field of your golden
clime, while our young things are seeking the lee of a friend-
ly straw stack to protect them from the driving snows and
sleet of our rigorous winters, has given you an advantage un-
dreamed of in early development. Of course, we are now
all watching with deep interest the improvement maturer
years may bring; whether the advantage gained at one and
two years may be maintained at five or six, the age we feel
safe in putting our trotters to the severe tests of circuit
campaigns. Our Eastern breeders still look upon Kentucky
as the great nursery of trotters, and heavy aud successful
drafts are being constautly made from their fashiouable
blood.

Tennessee is occasionally heard from, sending a fastpacer,
Little Brown Jug, and a few trotters of merit. It has always
seemed a great surprise to me that Tennessee with its un-
rivalled advantages cf climate and grasses has been so much
neglected as a breeding State. Its advantages over Ken-
tucky in climate are as great as Kentucky over Wisconsin.

The improvement iu breeding in Wisconsin the past few
years has been remarkable. Thanks to the liberality of the
millionaire lovers of the horse they have placed at the disposal
of our breeders the very best blood in the land. Hon. J. I.
Case, of Racine, has given us to breed from not only Gov-
ernor Sprague, for which he paid what was at the time of
purchase a remarkable price, $^7,500, but he has several
sons of Dictator of rare individual merit and great promise
as 6irea. We will mention, as a "sample," Phallas, by

trot in 2:25, five years old; his full brother Tyrant and many
others. Of Gov. Sprague we have the most extravagant
faith in the get of Sprague. We are happy in the posses-
sion of two — filly and colt —both please me. Swigert has
proven a valuable acquisition to our State, and from the
class of mares served has been a remarkable success. Had
he remained in Kentucky no sire in America would have
shown a handsomer fist of fast ones. I have four, and like
them. One of the best bred sons of Hambletonian, Mil-
waukee, full brother to Curtis Hambletonian, is owned by
Chas. T. Bradley, of Milwaukee; he is also a most successful
sire and a farcrite with our breeders; from number of mares
served he has begotten many very fast and level-headed trot-
ters. Mr. Bradley has by him one of the finest lour-year-
old fillies in the country, so good that last week he refused
for her $5,000. We have several well-bred sons of Almont
in Southern Wisconsin, and all growing successful sires. I
have a three-year-old gelding by Athlete, son of Almont,
owned by Dr. H. P. Strong, that is the best three- year-old
I have ever owned. They say "the best three-year-old in
Wisconsin." I am just informed that a filly, two years old,
15 ?4 hands, by Swigert, and a good one, has a hind leg broken
between pastern and gAmbrel joints; evidently from a kick
in pasture. Now, this is one of those little episodes in breed-
ing, which, while it may xurnish variety, is not so very pleas-
ant. You may ask, kill her ? Not if veterinary skill can
save her. Sired by Swigert, I saw him trot a full mile four
weeks from service of 80 mares in 2:29, half in 1:10%; dam by
Mambrino Star, 2:28%; 2d dam Beed's Morgan Messenger,
by Hill's Black Hawk, dam by Lady Messenger, by Ameri-
can Messenger, &c; 3d dam by Evans Backus.'^&e. She
could trot faster than any two-year-old I have ever handledh
If I can save her I shall prize her for a brood mare. Sold.
her full sister, coming four, for $1,500; her full brother, com-
ing three, for $750, and was offered $800. I will console
myself by saying, "glad it was no worse."

You have written many interesting articles on various
themes; a very interesting article might be written on "My
Experience in Buying Horses for Friends."

With my best wishes for a golden harvest, I am, very truly
yours, Mam-rrtxq,

LOS ANGELES CORRESPONDENCE.

Sunny Slope, San Gabbiel, Cal., 1
June 26, 1862. (

Mb. Jos. Caibn Simpson — Deab Sib : I received your let-
ter , also your circular, from which I see that you are going
to publish a sporting paper in San Francisco. Inclosed
please find five dollars for subscription, I am much pleased
with your new enterprise, and if good wishes will avail you
it will be prosperous.

I am much flattered by your good opinion about my ca-
pacity, and would be much pleased to do anything in my
power to help along. For the present, time will not permit
me to do much, but hope some future day to avail myself of
your request. My young trotters are doing well, all trotting
finely, but I do not have many in training as yet. This year
I have a large number of foals, and not only numerous, but
the best bred lot and the best " lookers " I ever saw. This
year my colts have run largely to males. Minnie-ha-ha lead-
ing off, and followed by sister to Beautiful Bells, sister to
A Bose, Georgiana, by Overland, dam Maggie Mitchel, by
Clay Pilot, g. d. by Dr. Spaulding's Abdallah; bay mare
Sampson, son of Hambletonian, dam by Sealy's American
Star, Blonde by Tecumseh, dam by St. Clair, Peg Wofing-
ton, Souvenier by The Moor, dam Lulu Jackson, a thor-
oughbred, by Jack Maloue, and two Echo fillies out of a
mare by Langford. All these are stallion colts, and all but
one by Sultan, and these are not all.

You can see from this that there are several mares by The
Moor, and, Sultan being by the Moor, it makes very close
in-breeding. It has ever been a favorite theory with me,
this in-breeding, yet I have seen so many failures that I
began to have misgivings about it. For myself I have had
no opportunity until this year that would give me a line of
facts to go by. This year I have four two-year-olds that I
am training; all are perfect in conformation, large size and
fast. From this I am led to believe that in-breeding will
stand the test with The Moors. The best yearling (stallion)
in my stable is an in-bred Moor. He is the lar6est, has
more speed aud as much style and beauty of form as any of
my stock, whether in-bred or otherwise.

I am for the first time handling yearlings for speed; I
have three at work now and then, and, so far, all goes well.
I have ever believed that judicious handling can never be
done too young, but that is the exact point: What is judi-
cious handling ? and it takes much experience and good
sense to determine. Nine men in ten will do too much if
they are believers in the theory; and agaiu, nine men in ten
will do too little if they believe that early development is an
injury.

The breeding and training of trotters present an endless
school of valuable lessons. Every year adds experience,
and every new colt is different from all before it, requiring,
in some particulars, a change of treatment. There are
many blunders committed, and many colts are ruined by a
want of judgment or sense; and again, many fail by acci-
dents or some inherent weakness. But this is not confined
to young things. How many old horses are trained aud
banged from year to vear, and how many ever come to a
race, but drop out of existence aud are never heard of again ?
Yet some phenominal youngster appears as a two-year-old,
something happens to him, and the world's finger is pointed
at him, aud all is laid to early Training. Whereas, if the
colt had not been trained while young, it is nine chances in
ten he would have never been heard from at all. Old horses
fail too. St. Julien was laid up all summer, Santa Claus
has to be retired for this year, Mauds S. had to be withdrawn
from the turf for last part of last season; yet there is a
Trinket So-So, and others, who were fastwhea young, and
are fast yet. It is true there have been three and two-year-
olds that were fast when young, and are not heard from
now. Part of these were injured while being worked, but
some of them are sound yet, but have not improved on their
young form. It is a fact, that some colts, and I believe it
runs in families, or rather follows the sire, will trot when
young as fast as they ever can. This may be fast, or it may
not be better than afour-minuto or a three-minute eait. and

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from many different stallions, and this has been my experi-
ence. Each stallion seemed to have a given capacity to get
trotters, which would vary some small degree with different
mares, yet there was a stubborn uniformity that would make
itself felt, and could not be overcome. Yet I could learn
colts to trot while young much quicker, with less trouble or
toil, and with less liability of hurting or injuring them, than
Ic ould older ones of the same families. A stallion may get
fast young trotters that will improve with age, or he may get
fast young trotters, or slow young trotters, that will not im-
prove with age. Some stallions who get fast young trotters,
if turned out for any length of time, say a year, will lose
their gait; others again you can turn out for any time, and
when you hitch them up you fiud them where you left them,
and ready for improvement.

You SDeak about the closing of the Embryo having been
postponed. I think the Embryo has had its day as it now
stands. The nature of the stake is such that there can be
no success without a large entry list, and this cannot be got,
in my opinion, with Gov. Stanford and myself to enter.
There should be a class of colt stakes got up in this State
as they have in the East, barring the get of certain stallions,
and the quickest way out of it would be to bar Gov. Stan-
ford's and my stable. 1 have no doubt that there will be
other colts in this State the equal, and even superior, to
anything we may raise, but it is generally believed that by
some mode of early training, or a peculiarity of our stock,
that we would carry off such prizes, and there will be no en-
tries. Whereas, if we were barred it would lead to the
training of hundreds of youngsters, many of which, or, at
least some, would make fast horses, and which their owners
would be willing to enter in other stakes, which ar*
free to all, like the Stanford and the Occident stakes, or
purses given at the different district and State fairs.

You see I did not think of writing when I sat down, but
start " horse " and a man never knows when to stop. Hop-
ing, however, that it may please you and your readers,
I am yours truly,

L. J. Rose.,

OREGON CORRESPONDENCE.

Reedvillk, Or., June 12, 1882.

Jos. Caies Simpson, Esq. — Deab Sib: Your favor of the
5th inst. together with circular ealling attention to the
Bbeedee and Spobtsman, came to hand in due time.

It gives me great pleasure to hear of your contemplated
enterprise. I know of no one so eminently qualified to con-
duct a journal in the interests of the breeders and sports-
men of the Pacific coast as yourself, and hope it will meet
with a liberal patronage from the great number of people on
this coast interested in such matters, and feel confident that
it will.

Although your State has eclipsed the world in the breed-
ing and training of trotting horses, we in Oregon have not
lost heart; and when the direct railroad connection is made
will meet you halfway and try to beat you. I am satisfied
we have the blood, but our climate is not so favorable for
the development of young trotters as yours. I think that
will be obviated before two years pass, by having covered
tracks to work under during the rainy season. There is a
great interest manifested here now in the breeding and
training of trotters, and the lovers of thoroughbreds are
numerous. Everything indicates that we shall have some
of the grandest contests of speed during the coming summer
and fall ever witnessed in the world. When a lot of such
horses as Conner, Trade Dollar, Fred Collier, Caddie R.,
Jim Renwick, Jo Howell, Premium, Billy C , Jim Merritt,
Mayflower, Lulu Riggs, and a lot of others that can run to
the half-mile stake in 48 or 49 seconds, there is likely to be
a horse-race. All of the above horses are now at the Wash-
ington County Eair Grounds, where the first meeting takes
place, commencing July 3d, and continuing five days.
There are about twenty-five trotters entered for the trotting
races at the same meeting. The nest meeting will be at
Portland, the 18th of July, then to Vancouver, W. T„ the
last of the same month; from there to Olympia, W. T.,
some time in August, and then to the Oregon State Fair,
commencing September 18th. The entries closed there
April 1st, with 53 entries for five trotting races. If yon
could possibly arrange to attend the coming State Fair in
Oregon you would never regret it, as you would see the
handsomest fair grounds in the United States, and an
Agricultural Fair, with the agriculturists in attendance.
From twenty to forty thousand people meet there every year,
and at least half of them camp on the grounds. All of the
farmers, their wives and their children assemble there, get
acquainted, exchange views, report their experiences on
farming matters, and have a good time generally. Every-
thing indicates that we shall have the most successful fair
this year we have ever had. If you should then pay us a
visit I don't think you will go home and publish in the
Bkeedkr and Spoetsman that the Oregonians are the mean-
est people you ever met. Yours truly.

L. B. Lindset.

STOCKTON' CORRESPONDENCE.

Editob Bueedee and Sportsman — Deab Srr.: The good
people of this coast invariably manage to come to the front
once a year, and especially the people of this valley make a
week's holiday of the Fair. They depend on the Managers
of the San Joaquin Valley Association to decide on the mer-
its of their running, trotting and pacing horses, well assured
that they will have a fair deal and as good a show as the
most exacting could desiie. At the present time owners are
at work in dead earnest to produce a winner, and though
the finishing polish of the "grand preparation" will come
hereafter, there is enough shown now to warrant high an-
ticipations.

The running comes first, and the opening race of the pro-
gramme is a district purse of $800, for three-year-olds and
upwards, which closed on the 1st of April with six nomina-
tions. The contestants are, G. "W. Graham's Kate Carson;
J. Shepherd's Minnie Bell; W. Ash's colt. Colonel Dorsey

has two in, and C. McGlashin one. Nearly all are by Joe
Daniels, and that he is a grand stock-horse no one will dis-
pute when they see such fine-lookers and speed from flint-
lock mares. His opportunities on thoroughbred, proved
mares have been limited to so few that he is practically de-
barred from anything like a show, and yet some of his get
have shown well. He stands to-day in the center of a farm-
ing community, speaking his piece all alone, and had he
been favored with an ordinary share of the mares of the
State, Joe Daniels to-day would rank second to no stallion
on the coast for first class runners. It seems strange that
such a performer and one so well known receives no more
encouragement from breeders. The time is not distant when
breeders, who desire to rank in the first class, will have to
drop their one-pet family system, and the sooner the better.
When we have so many other pure strains of the strictest
thoroughbred blood, equally rich, there is a desire to make
the happiest cross of all, and then we will have first class
race horses in numbers.

The second race is a district purse of $-400, for two-year-
olds, dash of a mile; the entries to which close on the 15th
of July. Many parties are boasting of what they possess,
and the prospect of strong competition in this race is good.
The third is a district purse of $500, mile and repeat; boots
barred; the entries to which also close on the loth of July.

Next comes the district trotting: a two-year-old race for a
purse of §800, closed April 1st, ten nominations, get of
Reliance, Membrino, Wilkes, Argola, Pearly's Echo and
Nephew, and the blood of Rysdyks' Ham ble Ionian, Alexan-
der's Abdallah, Membrino Chief, George Wilkes' Almont,
Patchen, Hambrino, Black Hawk, Belmont and Chieftain,
crops out in the above race, and it would be difficult to guess
the winner. The colts are all doing well, and every owner
has a right to claim first money, just now.

The following colts are entered:

G. W. Trahen's blk f Baby Mine, by Nephew.

L. V. Shippee's b f, by Echo.

Fred. Arnold's Ha Ha, b c, by Nephew.

L. M. Moss' b g, by Membrino Wilkes.

D. Vishe's b f, by Peerless.

"Warren's b c, by Membrino Wilkes.

C. Giddings — — ,by Angora.

S. F. Gilmore's , by Argola.

I. M. Gearnut's b c, by Reliance.
"W. Murray's blk f, by Nephew.
* This race is much thought of, and not only the owners
are looking forward to the final result, but the owners of
Stallion, whose get are represented in this race, feel uneasy.

District yearling trottiiig one-mile race; purse, $300. En-
tries close July 15th.

In future, we must cultivate the idea of colt races at home,
for the time has come wnen it is all nonsense for us to think
we can make a decent showing in the Bay District Embryo
races, and we are satisfied that Palo Alto colts are dangerous:
and we place ourselves accordingly.

District trotting, 2 :50 class; purse, $500. There are many
eyes drawing a bead on this race. The competitors will be
named by our committee. Entries close July 15th. District
trotters that never beat 2 :38 ; purse $800. We have upwards
of twenty that have a right to contend for this race, which
closes July 15th. Our trotters are being handled by John
Williams, W. H. Parker, W. E. Morris, John Donohoe,
Fred. Vail and John McCloud, and we have a right to expect
loud reports.

^ur State Races* The entries close at the usual time,
August 1st, for running, trotting and pacing. The pro-
gramme we have now in frame, and when the proper time
comes we shall throw it to the breeze. I promise you it is
loud and liberal, and will pay all who take part in it. Our
scale for State trotting races will run throughout the entire
line, from 2:40 to free for all. "We give the pacers a show.
Also, a first-rate assortment of State running races. In all,
we hang up $12,000 for speed, four moneys.

Respectfully, Ha Ha.

OAKLAND CORRESPONDENCE.

Oakland, June 28, 1882.
Editob Beeedee and Sportsman : — It would not be ac-
cording to the eternal fitness of things for the second city
on the Pacific Coast not to be present at the launch of your
fair bark on the great sea of journalism, and bid you God-
speed; so put Oakland down as " present " on the muster-
roll of your friends, and hear her say with a right good
will all manner of pleasant things about the new captain,
and listen to her auguries of the brightest success for the
new venture. Please accept from us who have known you
so well and so long our profoundest faith in the future oi
your new journal, and receive our congratulations for your
hosts of readers who are to have a long felt want supplied.
You have done me the honor to intimate that something
from my pen would be acceptable to you, and I do myself
the pleasure to respond by this letter. If it pleases your
editorial mind to write above it " From Our Regular Cor-
respondent," by way of caption, so be it, and I will do my
best endeavor to keep your readers posted, in a gossipy
way, about men and things — and horses, that may seem to
jump with your mood — only excuse me, please, from the
writing of many statistics after the manner of the wolrd's
Gradgrinds. I trust that I shall write facts, but I much
prefer to sandwich them in between something more appe-
tizing— sugar-coat them with words of my own conceit and
fancies of my own brain. It may be that I am something
like a hunting friend of mine, who quaintly remarked on an
occasion, that one good wild snipe would afford him an ad-
mirable day's sport, so one good fact will sometimes last a
long time, and give a good pretext for a good deal of imag-
ination. I could tell you that Oakland contains fifty thou-
sand Deople, but I shan't put in bald figures between ruled
columns, for then it would probably be skipped, while, as
sanow stands, you have got it anyway, whether you like it
or not; and thus I might go on to tell you how many
square miles we occupy within our extremest limits, but it
suits my modesty better to say that she is a city of magnifi-
cent distances; that for beauty of situation she is without a
rival in this beautiful world of ours; that all her streets are
magnificent boulevards; that no spot in vaunted Italy has
fairer villa sites; that it is her just and proud boast that her
universities, colleges, schools and seminaries are second in

rank to none; that her sons are manly and her daughters
beautiful and virtuous; that her citizens are prosperous and
happy, and that, having all these things, we are content.

Now, while these are facts, I submit that they are more
readable than they would have been if I had dished them
up in figures and labeled them " statistics." Perhaps it
will have struck you that I have said nothing about the
climate of Oakland. Well, to tell you the truth, I couldn't
enthuse much over the climate that has been meted out to
us by the gods so tar this year. Ordinarily, the climate of
our city is admirable — much less harsh and cold than that
of San Francisco, across the bay. But this spring has been
exceptionally cold, windy and disagreeable. We' seemed to
have shared in the general elemental disturbances that havr
played such sad havoc on this mundane sphere this year-
But, like most of Nature's evils, there has been a compen.
sating good, and that is, that the cool weather has been very
favorable to the farmers and the ripening grain crops, so
that, in view of the whitening harvests, doubt and gloom
have given place to hope and smiles. But I started out to
say something about our horses, and, as I think over what
has been written, I seem to have told about them after the
manner of old widow Bedott. Well, among our other at-
tributes of greatness we are not much behind in the mattee
of horses, whether we speak of speed, style or breeding.
It is true, we cannot boast of any such breeding establish-
ments within or near our borders as Palo Alto or Sunny
Slope, but for all that, we have several ambitious and dis-
criminating breeders whose names are on our Great Regis-
ter, a large number of very fine carriage teams, not a few
speedy double teams, and more than several single roadsters
whose owners take no man's dust up to a 2:40 gait, and
some that will go you better by 10 seconds. Our streets are
very favorable for road driving, barring a little hardness of
our macadam, and our fast roadsters are daily increasing in
the ahands of our wealthy citiaens, who do not affect s tu-
ner 1 gait on the thoroughfares of life. It will be my
pi easure to give them greater prominence and individuality
on another occasion. But I see that I must call a halt as
to any further generalizing while I tell you something of
the trotters and runners in training at Oakland Trotting
Park. The horses have been a little backward in getting
into training quarters on account of the backwardness of
the spring, but there are more animals taking their work at
the Park than there have been in any previous season in the
month of June, some eighty odd in round numbers, and
some important stables on the way.

The first stable that we approached, pencil in hand, was
L. H. Titus', from Los Angeles, or, more accurately speak-
ing, San Gabriel, and we had the good fortune to meet the
owner, Mr. Titus, himself, who very kindly chaperoned us
among his string of trotters. To our first question, "How is
Belle Echo?" he threw open the door of her box, and curtly
said, "See for yourself." Belle has greatly improved on her
last year's form and for the better, and it was easy to see
that she is the pet and the pride of her owner. And when you
look her over carefully and critically, and hear Titus say,
with an emphasis, "She is second to no animal top of earth,
sir!" it does not seem extravagant or hard to believe. She
is symmetry itself, and to our eye, and we have seen a good
many horses, she is the very perfection of trotting form, and
this, with her royal breeding, and the speed and gameness
she displayed last year as a four-year-old, we venture the
prediction that in the near future she will score in the first
rank of great trotters. Titus says that she is all right and
as sound as a bullet. She is a beautiful bay, by Echo, and
her dam by old Belmont.

The next we come to is a new one to us, a bay stallion,
named Exile, six years old, by Echo, dam Belle Mason, by
Belmont. You will travel a long way before you will see
the superior of this fellow in looks. A beautiful bright bay
in color, with black points, about 15 hands 3 inches, a flow-
ing mane, and a tail like a Pasha's standard, a form supe-
rior to his celebrated sire and a perfect disposition. He
should make his mark high up on the roll of fame; and we
add that he can beat 2 :30 any day in the week when in trim
(and how much less we are not at liberty to say ) . You will
all say that this is a good green horse.

The other members of his stable are the old favorite
Echora, who is looking remarkably well, Bullet, Grasshop-
per, a natural pacer, by Echo, dam a Royal George mare;
Hattie Johnson, a large, likely looking bay mare, and a full
sister to Gibraltar; and an unnamed Echo filly, that looks
like the family.

Mr. Titus has sold the well known trotter Joe Hamilton to
G. Yalensin.

We pass along, and come to M. Salisbury's stabje, under
the general superintendence of John H. Goldsmith, the
rising trainer and driver.

And some way it comes natural for us to place at the head
of this stable the young gray stallion Romeor. This now
celebrated 5-year-old has shaped up a good deal since last
season, and is looking and feeling well, and when he and Belle
Echo come together in the 2:22 class, this season, there will
be music in the air, and it will take a wise prophet to pick
the winner. It will be a battle royal and worth going a
long w\y to see. We may refresh failing memories by say-
iDg that he is by A. W. Richmond, and his dam is Gretchen
by Mambrino Pilot.

Goldsmith says, with a complacent look, that he is all
right. .

In the next box stands the old favorite Gibraltar, known
among all the boys as "Old Gib." He is looking well after
his season in the harem, and will make the rounds of the
circuit.

Alongside of him stands Bateman, who needs no descrip-
tion and no introduction to your readers. He is in good
condition.

We next come to one who is comparatively a stranger, one
of the new purchases of Mr. Salisbury, the blk. s. Director,
5 years old. This horse is 15 hands 2 inches high, and has
about him a business look that may mean trouble along the
line when the order comes to march. He is by Dictator, a
full brother to Dexter, and his dam is by Mambrino Chief,
and is also the dam of Thorndale (2:22%) and Onward
(2:25%), so that he takes speed by right of inheritance.
Director's ownrecordis — 3-year-old, 2:30; 4-year-old, 2:27%.
What his 5-year-cld may be — qukn sa'je?.

Another stranger is Sweetness, b. m., 9 years old, by Vol-
unteer; dam by Edward Everett, 2d dam by old Harry Clay.
This is a mare of great substance, 16 hands high, and was
very speedy, getting a record of 2:30, and then went lame,
and got a long let-up. She is now all right, and will be no
mean opponent for the best.

And then comes another stranger, a full brother to I
Brown Jug, also a pacer, like his famous brother,
can Bay is that he is a dark roan in color, hard lo

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nails, and as big a little horse as a man ever looked at. If
he isn't speedy, we give it up, and pass.

Then comes Dashwood, b. s., by Legal Tender, dam by
Volunteer, another green pacer.

Goldsmith is also breaking a full brother to Romero, and has
in his stables a yearling colt by Santa Claus, dam Sweetness
by Volunteer, and a yearling Nutwood colt out of a mare by
Volunteer, and that was a full sister to Powers with a record
of 2:21.

A. Waldstein's stable is in charge of James Duane, and
contains only three animals: Albert W., b. s,, by Elec-
tioneer; dam full sister to Aurora. This horse has a record
of 2:32 as a three-year-old, but this does not tell his speed.
He is doing well, and will be entered in the Circuit.

Nelly W., three-year-old, by Electioneer, out of the dam
of Albert W. This filly is entered in the Occident and Stan-
ford Stakes, and will probably be entered in the Circuit.

Also, a chestnut filly by Nutwood, out of Albert W.'sjdam,
that looks well and ought to trot.

Martin Rollins, of Santa Rosa, has quite a stable of horses,
the most of which are without public records.

The first in order on our list is a chestnut five-year-old

mare by Capt. Webster; dam, the dam of Terry, and owned

by Myron Dusenburry, that is a pacer and quite promising.

Ch. g., 7 years old, by Patchen, without a record.

A bay Patchen mare, very promising, and that Rollins

Bays can trot in 2 :30, and will be entered through the Circuit.

He also showed us a big bay gelding, sire Capt. Webster,

dam by Belmont, that Rollins says is the best green horse

on the coast. As this is pretty large talk, we hereby put

Mr. Rollins on record, in order that horsemen may have an

opportunity to test his judgment before the season closes.

He is also working a 5-year-old Echo filly owned by Andy
Ryder, our popular County Clerk. We hope she is a good
one for the owner's sake.

He has also a gray pacing gelding, owned by John Thomas,
by Washington, dam a thoroughbred mare, that he thinks
well of, and that will be entered in the pacing classes.
Henry McConn's stable consists of —

Maggie C, br. mare, with a record of 2:25, by Whipple's
Hambletouian, and owned by P. Canavan of Virginia City.
Bay colt by Electioneer, dam Stockton Belle, owned by
Morrow of San Francisco.

Contractor, 4-year-old, b. c, by Dick Taylor, dam Amy,
with record of 2:22, and owned by James MeCord of San
Francisco, who also owns Blackmoor, in an adjoining bos,
by Patchen, record, 2:30%.

In the same stable is the b. g. Majors, with a record of
2:34, aDd owned by Covarubias of Los Angeles.

Pete Williams' stable consists of eight animals: Frank,
ch. g.( nine years old, by Moscow, and owned by A. B.
Cooper of Alameda; Cinderella, ch. m., by Whipple's Ham-
bletouian, dam Belle, by Belmont, and owned by Martin
Carter, of Newark, that is said to be. very promising; Dick,
b. g., four years old, by imported Hercules, dam a Lomax
mare, and owned by Evans of Milpitas; Goldnufe, ch. c,
two years old, by Nutwood, dam the dam of Lady Sher-
man, which can trot a '50 gait; also, a gray Nutwood filly,
two years old, from a mare by Gen. Taylor, owned by Mr.
Carter of Newark, that Williams thinks very highly of; a
three -year-old Elmo filly, dum by Niagara, and owned by
Mr. Storms of Oakland; a Billy Hayward filly, and a blk. g.
by McCracken's Black Hawk.

H. A. Mayhew has three good ones at the Park: Setting
Sun, ch. g., by Billy Hayward; Bertie Hayward, by Hay-
ward, from the dam of Poscora Hayward; and a gray two-
year-old filly, "Angerstein," all of which have the a fmily
look and share the family speed.

Lee Shaner has in his stable Terry, the pacer; Rowdy
Boy, a four-year-old gray gelding, by Rustic; and. a gray
three-year-old Rustic colt. He has also a few runners —
Night Hawk, by Haddington; Haddington, Jr., by Hadding-
ton; a Daniel Boone fitly, and two Haddington fillies.

John McConnell has in training Poscora Hayward and the
Grand Moor, both owned by Mr. Hammond, former partner
of Andrew Newland. Rumor has it that Poscora is an ex-
traordinary good horse this season, and that it will take a
clinker to beat him.

Gus Walters has the dun pacer Johnny Wiegle, and two
or three good ones.

Cox has Dom Pedro, Pauline, and several others without
records.

Sawyer has Emperor, out of old Eaty Tricks, and another
one.

A. L. Hinds has the gray stallion Alonzo Hayward, by
Billy Hayward, with a record of 2:30, and five or six young
things of more or less promise.

Mathew B. Storn has charge of J. B. Chase's stable,
consisting of Wheatly, eh. s., aged, by War Dance; two-
year-old filly, by Hubbard; two-year- old, by Shannon; and
a four-year-old black gelding, owned by Dr. Taliaferro, of
San Rafael, by Shannon, dam Velveteen, by Lodi.

Besides the horses stabled at the Park, there are a num-
ber of promising outs in outside stables that take their work
at the track. Among this number are the three-year-old
Electioneer colt Anteo, owned by Joseph Cairn Simpson,
and a yearling, full brother to Anteo, and named Antevolo.
I saw Anteo take a little sharp work at the Park on Tuesday
morning, and he marks a trotter without doubt. His way of
going is very fine, and his ability to stay the distance is
already demonstrated, proving the old adage that blood will
tell, and that the Electioneers will not quit. And his
younger brother is even finer, if possible, and already gives
promise of sustaining the very high reputation of a famous
family. They are both by Electioneer, Jrom Columbine, now
owned at Palo Alto, and she is from Columbia, by imported
Bonnie Scotland, and her dam again was Young Fashion, by
imported Monarch. Here is rare breeding, and a union of
lines famous the world over.

Hoping that I have not trespassed upon goodnature in the
way of space, I will defer other matters until next week.

Index.

THE TURF.

Saratoga, Jerome Park, Long Branch, Coney Island
and Baltimore are the fashionable places of Turf sports in
the East. Lexington, Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago is
what is called in that country "the West." The Coney
Island Jockey Club has one of the best appointed courses in
the country, and the attendance rivals Saratoga and Jerome
Park, not alone in numbers, but also in regard to the bril-
liancy of the assemblage. Convenient to New York, man-
aged by men who rank high in the world, and a favorite
place with owners and trainers, it could not well be other-
wise than popular.

We copy an account of the opening day, Tuesday, June
13th, from the New York Herald, as the general description
will be of interest to our readers on this Coast, and give
epitomized summaries of the racing. The summaries are
abbreviated, so as to give the names of those only which ob-
tained a place, as it would occupy too much space to give
the names and pedigrees of all of the starters.

The plan followed hereafter will be to give the most prom-
inent events which occur at the chief meetings, as even a
brief synopsis of all the races would take room which can be
more advantageously used in other ways. It will be noticed
that "old Parole" won a good race, defeating a Btrong field,
in fast time.

SAGEBRUSH TROUT-LIARS.

Either fish are biting more wildly and foolishly this
spring than ever before since the days of the Apostles, or
those who are doing the fishing are the biggest liars that
ever packed a pole and line. Not a man goes forth to the
smalkst puddle, horse pund or duck pond, that does not re-
port having hauled in from 80 to 250 trout in two hours.
They always do it in from two hours to two hours and a
half. It is beginning to be strongly suspected by our in-
land people that there is a baud of liars working the lakes
from Lundy on the south to Independence on the north.-
Virginia Enterprise.

CONEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB.

The Coney Island Jockey Club yesterday opened the
season's racing upon the Sheepshead Bay course by a most
enjoyable programme of races. Those who had been present
at the dusty opening day of two years ago, or the moist and
muddy one of a year past, were loud in their praises and
thanks for the excellent weather. Each year improves the
property of the Club, and whether the visitor is an enthusi-
astic horse lover or merely bent on an afternoon's outing, the
run down tothe Sheepshead Bay track, and the lounge of a few
hours upon the gTand stand, or, better still, upon the slop-
ing green turf before it, is sure to send the excursionist home
with renewed health and a lively appetite. The means of
access to the course from the city left nothing to be desired
yesterday. The pleasant sail down the bay on a swift mov-
ing steamboat enabled those bound to the races to make
close connections with the waiting trains, and, speeding over
the narrow gauge railroad toward Manhattan Beach, the
trains stopped within a few yards of the entrance to the
racing enclosure. Stop-over tickets were given to the many
who wished to finish off the view of the races with a visit to
the beach and a dinner by the seaside.

Few changes have been made in the arrangsments of the
Coney Island Jockey Club grounds. None were needed, for
the original plan was so carefully considered, and the struc-
tures erected on so liberal a scale, that thousands may be
accommodated and yet not give the individual sightseer any
feeling that there is not enough elbuw room. Everything
was, of course, in the best of order, and the ground in all
its appointments as neat as the best kept submban estate.
In its weather conditions the day could not have been im-
proved. The foliage in and about the premises had no
parched look, but rather the rich verdancy of early spring.
The lopped trees in the track enclosure did their best to look
graceful, but with all their lower limbs cut away to give clear
views of the track, they would hardly be styled things of
beauty. The trees over the grand stand extension running
toward the club house were, however, charming to sit under,
and fulfilled their natural function of shade givers admirably.
Each year shows a marked improvement in the turf of the
lawns. That before the grand stand has now put on a vel-
vety surface, and bids fair to stand the wear and tear of the
many restless boot heels that go tramping over it. The
track bore evidence of careful attention, and was in the best
of order for the runners.

The opening day did not bring a crush of spectators, yet
there were a sufficient number present to bring the attend-
ance up into the thousands and give the grand stand, the
quarter stretch, the side paddock and especially the area set
apart for the odd and even speculators a very animated ap-
pearance. The grand stand was comfortably filled, the
annex to the right, toward the club house, was crowded,
while not a box along the entire line was noted as vacant.
The toilets were charming and the display of early summer
finery worth the trip to the track to witness. The members
of the club were out in force and their quarters, over the
weighing room, were crowded at all times. The arrange-
ments for the booking fraternity, who afford profit for the
few at the expense of the many and the pleasurable excite-
ment of anticipations for all, were, as before, upon the
shaded platform to the right of the stand. It was crowded
at ail times, and the opening day brought everybody down
to their wagering instincts whetted by the winter's rest
The managers of the pools were too busy to be noisy, being
kept engaged either making or meeting bets. The admira-
bly systematized scheme enabled the public to reduce its
opinions, hopes, suggestions or hints to the concrete form
of pool tickets with the least possible trouble aud later, in
some instances, to reconvert these tickets into good coin of
the Commonwealth with equal dispatch and readiness.
Such of the spectators as did not care to take a ticketed
interest in the races did not have their attention distracted
by the traffic in odds. Upon the track the races were close
enough to be interesting, without enough uncertainty to
make them worth seeing. They were punctually started,
and the jockeys were generally careful not to have too many
breakaways and false starts. In the first race the favorite
did not win, and the holders of the tickets were well rewarded.
In the next the ladies were delighted to see the little boy
jockey, in his rich costume of cherry and black aud gold,
force Itnska to the front. The P. Lorillard colors had not
been favorites in the mutuals, which accordingly paid over
$70 when the race was over. In the mile and a half race
tvi allages, international Parole was a starter, and though
on the first rush past the grand stand with one-third of the
race over, the old brown horse appeared to be lost in the rift
of flyers, Feakes knew the animal he was striding, and in
the last third of the race the P. Lorillard colors again name
to the front and another victory was added to the lo.ig list
of Parole triumpbs. Too many friends and backer

ever, did not make the victory a very profitable one to the
army of Parole ticket-holders. The Tidal Stakes, for three-
year-olds, did not bring out such a great race as the Hindoo-
Crickmore struggle of last June, but a fair field of starters
gave a satisfactory race.

The races over, the crowd dispersed in many directions.
The drive up the ocean parkway and thence to the city via
Prospect Park and the suburbs of Brooklyn tempted many,
who found a capital road in the best of driving condition.
The railroad travelers took trains in either direction, de-
pending whether dinner was to be taken at the shore or in
town. The day had been one of exceptionable enjoyment,
with such air, sky and foliage as the ordinary June day does
not always bring.

The following gentlemen were the officers of the day:

Judges — Messrs. J. H. Bradford, J. G. K. Lawrence and
J. G. Heckscher.

Timers — Messrs. C. Fellows and W. M. Conner.

Dismounting Judge — Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt.

Starter — Mr. J. Sheridan.

The following are the details of the racing:

FIRST RACE.— Purse $500, lor all ages. Five furlongs.
Preakncss Stable's b f Bonnie Lizzie, 4 yrs, by Hurrah — Bonnie

Kate; 113 lbs (Fisher) 1

Morris & Patton's b g Fellowplay, 4 yrs, by Longfellow — Pla-

fcina; 115 lbs (Brown) 2

H Welch's b g Wakefield, 5 yrs, by Wanderer — Australia; 117

lbs (Jones) 3

And thirteen others ran unplaced.

Time, 1:02}£.

SECOND RACE.— Purse §500, forthree year-oldsand upward; winner to
be sold at auction. If entered to be sold for 55,000, to carry weight tor
age; §4,000, allowed 5 lbs.; $3,000, allowed 10 lbs: one pound allowed tor
each $100 less down to $1000 One mile and a quarter.

P. Lorrillard's b g Itaska, 3 yrs, by Saxon — Bettv Washington;

to be sold for $1,000; 70 lb (P. Hvslop) 1

lbs (J. McLaughlin) S

J. Daly's b c Strathspey, 4 yrs, by Glenelg— Polka; $1,000; 88
Dwyer Bros' b g Warfield, aged, by War Dance— Florae; $2,500

104 lbs (F. McLaughlin) t

And six others ran unplaced.

Time, 2:11#.

THIRD RACE.— Purse $600, for all ages. Winners or any race of 18&8

of the value of $1,000 to carry weight for age; of two such races, 3 lbs.; of

three or more, 5 lbs. extra; other horses allowed 5 lbs. ; maidens allowed

12 lbs. extra. One mile and a half.

P. Lorrillard's br g Parole, aged, by LeamingUn — Maiden; 115

lbs (Feakes) 1

Oden Bowie's b g Compensation, 4 yrs, by Catesby — Australia ;

110 lbs (Brophy) t

G. L. Lorrillard's ch g Monitor, 5 yrs, by Glenelg — Minx; 115

lbs (CosteUo) I

And three others ran unplaced.

Time, 2:36^.

FOURTH RACE. — The Tidal Stakes, for three-year-olds; a sweepaUke

of $100 each, half forfeit, and $20 if declared out before July 1, 1831, for

foals of 1S79, with $1,000 added. The second to receive $200 out of the

stakes. One mile. Closed with 78 subscribers, of which 18 declared out.

Dwver Brothers' br c Runnymede, by Billet — Mercedes; 118

lbs (J. McLaughlin) i

D. D. Withers* ch e by Stonehense— Julietta; 118 Ibs.(Barbee)
W. Lakeland's .ch c Babcock, by Buckden— Ethel Sprague; 118

lbs (Owner) 5

Soellman & Co.'s c c Hilarity, by Bonnie Scotland— Be ulah;

"118 lbs (Spellroan) 0

L. C. Brace's ch c. Timbucktoo, by Lever — Evangeline; 118

lbs (Brophy)

Time, 1:43&
FIFTH RACE.— Purse, $500. One mile.
G. L. Lorrillard's ch c Volusia, 3 yrs, by Pat Malloy— Vandalia;

103 lbs (Ural) I

Preakness Stable's ch c McBeth, 3 yrs, bv Macaroon--Jerscy

Belle; 103 lbs (Fisher) t

Dwyer Brothers, b g Blenheim, 3 yrs, bv Billet — Kcno; 100

lbs ■-" -.-(J. McLaughlin) 3

W. Jennings' b f Farewell, 3 years old, by Lisbon— Fairy; 93

lbs (O'Hara) 0

Mr. Somerville's La Belle N., 3 yrs, bv Reiorin — Megara; 98

lbs (Blaylock) 0

Time. l:48j£

STEEPLECHASE.— Purse $550, of which $100 to the second, and $50 to
the tnird horse. Horses which have not won a steeplechase in 1S32 allowed
7 lbs.; those which have never won a steeplechase allowed 12 lbs.; winners
of one steeplechase in 1S'62 to carry weight for age; winners of two or more
steeplechases of 1SS2 to carry 7 lbs extra. Three horses, two of which
shall be the property of different owners, to start, or no race. The short
steeplechase course.

Geo. Sutliff 's ch h Day Star, aged, by Star Davis— Squeeze 'em;

144 lbs (Fitzpatrick) 1

J. >T. Ackerman's b g Ohio Boy, aged, by Hurrah— Charuier;

144 lbs (Nolan) 2

James McMahon's b h Ike Bonham, aged, by Bonnie Scotland —

Viola; 141 lbs (Harley) X

R. Bradley's ch m Lilly Morson, 5 yrs, by Brennan— Unknown;

133 lbs (Dickens) A

Stanley Williams* ch g Woodcock, 5 yrs, by War Dance— Miss

Grey; 140 lb3 (Holme3) i

C. Reed's b h Turfman. 5 years old, by Revolver — Reg;u

lbs (Mcany) 6

Dr. Lynch's g h Derby, aged, bv Eugene — Kate Sovereign; 144

lbs (M cBridc) 7

Time, 5:09>£.

On the second day there were five events, and the usual
steeple chase, a dangerous kind of racing that, however, is
now very popular at the East. The chief interest of the
day was centered in the Foam stakes, which is
one of the most valuable two- rear-old stakes run in
the country. There were 61 subscribers, of whom
eleven appeared at the post, and E. V. Snedeker's filly
Soubrette, by Alarm from Susan Beane, was made the
favorite on the strength of her winning a two-year-old purse
at Jerome Park, in the excellent time of 49 sc, with 107
pounds up, on which occasion Parthenia was second. On
this occasion, however, the latter, a fine filly, bred by P.
Lorillard, turned the tables on Soubrette, and won a fine
race in 1:03%, the Dwyer Brothers' colt George Kenney
being second and G. L. Lorillard's Magnate being third.
Parthenia is by Alarm from Maiden, and is thus a half
sister to that celebrated horse Parole, ard she promises well
for her many future engagements. In the Coney Island
stakes, a dash of a mile and a quarter for three-year-olds
and upwards, there were forty-seven subscribers, but Hindoo
frightened them all away save Barrett, and with five to one
on him, the great son of Virgil and Florence won in a can-
ter in 1:57.34, having made the first mile in 1:42. The
steeple chase was won by Disturbance, who appears to be
the best horse across country that is to be found at the
East.

On the third day there were again five races, and some
very heavy investments were made on the result of the Mer-
maid stakes and of the selling race. The former is a great
three-year-old filly stake, aud, notwithstanding that Hia-
wasse had beaten Rica in the Ladies' stake, a mile aud a
half, at Jerome Park, the latter was made a favorite, as it
was believed a mile and a furlong would suit her better.
The race, however, was won by Hiawasse, with Rica second
and Francesca third, in 1 :58%. The winner h> owned by P.
Lorillard, and is by imported Saxon, her dam being the
whilom famous racer Vundalite; Rica is by Kingfisher from
Lady lit tit more, and Francesca is by Leamington from
Maggie B. B., aud thus an own sister to Iroquois. The
selliDg sweepstakes have become very popular, as by this
method owners have the privilege of handicapping their
own horses. In this race horses entered to be sold for $5,-

1882.

%\x& iprjccttcr mxA j^ovtstmm.

000 carried weight for age; if for $4,000, allowed five, and
if for S3, 000, then tea pounds weight off; and one pound
for each §100 down to Si, 000. There were twelve horses
ran, and the winner was Barrett, the favorite, entered to be
sold for §2,500, and P. Lorillard had to pay S4.100 to briDg
back this son of Bonnie Scotland and Sue "Washington to
the Rancocns stable.

The fourth was the Cup day, and, as is the case at Ascot
and Goodwood, the assemblage was the most numerous and
fashionable of any day of the meeting. The weather was
delightful, the course in capital condition, and the five
events afforded racing of the most exciting character. The
chief interest was centered in the Coney Island Cup, two
miles and a quarter, which had closed with the pick of the
best horses in the country, but the prowess of Hindoo again
reduced the field to three starters, Eole and Parole being the
only two contestants. At one time it was hoped that Thora
would put in an appearance, but as she would have had to
carry a ten-pound penalty for winning the Baltimore and
Westchester Cups, she was wisely withheld for the Mon-
mouth Cup at Long Branch, where she will yet have to carry
five pounds extra, while Hindoo is penalized three pounds.
This was a remarkable race, and the following short but
graphic account is taken from the New York World:

Tub Coney Island Cm*, for three-year-olds and upward; a sweepstakes
of §50 each, halt forfeit, with $1,500 added; the second to receive $300 out
of the stakes; three -year-olds to carry 90 lbs.; four-year-olds, 108 lbs.; five-
year-olds and upward, 114 lbs.; sex allowances; the winner of the Balti-
more or Westchester Cup of 1SS2 to carry 7 lbs. extra; of both, 10 lbs.
extra. Two miles and a quarter.

Starters'.
Dwver Brothers' br. c. Hindoo, bv Virgil, dam Florence, 4 years

old, 10S lbs (J. McLaughlin) 1

F. Gebhard's b. c. Eole, by Eolus, dam War Song, 4 years old,

103 lbs (Barbee) 2

P. Lorillard's br. g. Parole, bv Leamington, dam Maiden, aged,

llllbs (Fcakes) 3

Time, 3:58.

The Betting. — Hindoo, in the pools, sold for S300; Eole, $75; Parole,
$30. In the books there were 3 to 10 against Hindoo, 7 to 2 against Eole,
10 to 1 against Parole. The mutuals paid $6.75,

Exactly to the minute for which the race was fixed — 5 p.m.
— the three moved up for the flag with Eole on the outside.
They got an even start, and as they came to the turn Barbee
took the lead with Eole, and as the horse ran somewhat
sluggishly up the stretch, Barbee "bustled" him right along
at the lower end of the stand, which gave him such a lead
that as they passed the judges' stand Eole lead by five
lengths, with Parole third, six lengths behind Hindoo. In
the run round the quarter turn McLaughlin moved Hindoo
up a trifle, so that Eole led by only four lengths at the
quarter. There was no change in the run down the back-
stretch, nor in the run round the turn, Eole leading at the
end of the mile by four lengths, Parole ten lengths behind
Hindoo. They ran up the stretch in the same position,
there being no change until they were well into the last mile.
Then Hindoo began to gain slowly, and at the quarter was
but two lengths behind Eole. They continued to run two
lengths apart to the five furlongs, after which Hindoo gained
at every stride, and amid the greatest excitement and cheer-
ing, the two went past the half-mile post as nearly even as
they could run. They stayed together until nearly opposite
the Dwyer stables, when McLaughlin cut loose and letting
Hindoo go right along he quickly led, fi.ru t by a length, then
by two lengths, until, when the two miles were finished,
having besn run in 3:29%, he lead by four lengths, with
Parole rapidly closing m upon Eole.

In the run round the turn Hindoo increased his lead to
six lengths, but when well into the stretch so strong did
Eole respond to Barbee's call that half-way up the stretch
the distance was reduced to three lengths, which for an in-
stant raised the hopes of the admirers of Eole, so that some
began to claim the race. Their hopes were quickly dashed
as Hindoo drew away, and, amid the cheers of nearly all
present, passed the post an easy winner by four lengths,
with Eole a dozen lengths in front of Parole, on whom
Feakes took things very easily when he found that he could
not reach either of the leaders. The time, 3.58, although
very fast, is a trifle slower than was expected, some few bets
having been made that the famous dead-heat record of
3.56%, made by Preakness and Springbok at Saratoga in
1875, would be beaten. This probably would have been the
case had Eole been able to push Hindoo in the run up the
streteti, for it will be seen from the time of the several quar-
ters that the last quarter was very slow.

Quarters.
1st— 28.

2d —25% ; half mile 0.54

3d— 26; three quarters 1.20

4th— 25%; mile 1.45%

5th — 25%; mile and a quarter 2.11%

6th— 20%; mile and a half 2.38

7th— 26%; mile and three quarters 3.04%

8th— 25%; two miles 3.29%

9th — 28%; two miles and a quarter 3.58

The other races of the day call for no special comment,
save that in the steeple chase the mare Lilly Munson fell at
one of the fences and threw her jockey, Dicken, who had
his collar bone broken and was otherwise badly shaken, but
not in the manner to seriously disable him. Another ex-
ample of the danger of steeple chasing.

Again lovely weather and grand sport was the verdict of
the immense assemblage that witnessed the fifth and sixth
days of the meeting. It was poor betting for the talent, for
when the backers of the favorites get two or three facers
they are apt to plunge on the outsiders, that, in case they
win, will give them a more liberal return on their invest-
ment. The chief event on Tuesday was the two-year-old
stakes; and in this the previous performances of the favor-
ites were eclipsed.

In the Foam Stakes, five furlongs, of the sixty-five sub-
scribers there were eleven that sported silk, and P. Loril-
lard's Pizarro and the George Kenney of the Dwyer
Brothers were made first choice, while the winner, Ja-
cobus, was only in the middle division, although he made
a favorable impression at Jerome Park. Jacobus is by
Ill-Used from Nellie James, and was purchased by J. E.
Kelley from Mr. Belmont, for $10,000, with other untried
colts included. This was the first time the Blue and Canary
was sported, and the result augurs well for the success of
the new colors. Mr. Kelley is well known here in sporting
circles in connection with the famous four mile and repeat
race won by Foster some six years since, in which he is said
to have landed a good stake.

On Wednesday there were six races, and they were gen-
erally disastrous to backers, the firsc race for all ages re-
sulting in the victory of Mr. "Withers' Stonehenge-Julietta
colt, selling for $30 against $50 for Fellowplay and Barrett,

j the former winning from the latter a sharp race of a mile by a
short head, in 1:43%. The next and prominent event of the
I meeting was the Coney Island Derby, in which it was thought
j that Runnymede and Apollo would fight their western battles
over again, and try to gain the best of the day against For-
ester, that had hitherto been classed as the first three-year-
old of the season. On the strength of the latter having won
both the Withers and the Belmont, he was made first favor-
ite at $200 against S85 for Runuymede and $15 for Carley
B., Apollo being absent. Forester made the running, but
Runnyniede closed on the favorite on the home- stretch,
making the mile and a half in 2:37, the best time made in
a three-year-old stake this season. Bunnymede is by im-
ported Billet, from Mercedes, is owned by the Dwyer Broth-
ers, and in this colt it really appears as if they had a formid-
able successor in the three-year-old stakes, to Luke Black-
burn and Hindoo.

*

THE CAPITAL TURF CLUB.
The Spring meeting of this association was held at the
Agricultural Park, Sacramento, commencing on Wednesday,
June 14th, and continuing the three remaining days of the
week. The followingis the official record of the proceedings:
FIRST DAY, JUNE 14.
FIRST RACE.— Running stake, three-quarters of a mile dash; $20 en-
trance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second to save stake.

Theo. Winters names Duke of Norfolk .' 1

James McM. Shafter names Haddington 2

H. C. Judson names b. h. Belshaw 3

Time, 1:16.
SECOND RACE. — Running stake, mile diwh; $25 entrance; $15 forfeit;
$150 added.

H. C. Judson names s. m. May D 1

James McM. Shafter names N ij^ht Hawk 2

A. Miller names b. h. Boots 3

Theo. Winters names ch. f. Atalanta 0

Time, 1:43#.
THIRD RACE.— Running: race, half mile dash; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit;
$75 added.

A. Miller names filly, by Monday, from dam of Douglas 1

Theo. Winters names b. f . Clara W 2

Time, :51.

SECOND DAY, JUNE 15.
FIRST RACE.— Trotting purse, for the three-minute class; $250; $150 to
first. $75 for second, and $25 to the third horse.

Wilbur Smith names b. m. Adaiia 3 2 1 1 1

Charles Shear names b. s. General 4 4 2 2 2

M. W. Hicks names b. m. Pearl 1 3 dis

C. Coward, by consent,' names b. g. Starr 2 1 3 3 dis

Time, 2:32^, 2:34A, 2:37, 2:36, 2:36.
SECOND RACE.— Trotting- purse, of $400, for the 2:30 class, of which
$240 to the first. $120 to the second, and $40 to the third horse.

J. H. Goldsmith names b. s. Inca 2 112 1

Wilbur Smith names b. g. Clairmont 1 2 3 3 2

Henry McConn names g. g. Blackmore 3 3 2 13

Time, 2:30J<, 2:32#, 2:30#, 2:30^, 2:34J£.

THIRD DAY, JUNE 16.
FIRST RACE. — Running stake for two-year-olds; five-eighths of a mile
dash; $25 entrance; ylO forfeit; $150 added.

,4M A. Miller names b. f. by Monday, from dam of Douglas 1

Theo. Winters names b. f. Clara W 2

Time, 1:07.
SECOND RACE.— Selling race; £40 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added;
one and one-quavter miles.

James McM. Shafter names Haddington (SS00) 1

W. L. Appleby names b h. Belshaw ($S0O> 2

H. Schwartz names b. f. Sister to Lottery ($500) 3

Time, 2:14.
THIRD RACE. — Running stake, one mile and repeat; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added.

James McM. Shafter names Night Hawk 3 1 1

H. C. Judson names s. m. May D 2 3 2

A. Miller names b. h. Boots 1 2 3

Time, 1:45#, 1:47, 1:46J.

FOURTH DAY, JUNE 17.
FIRST RACE.— Trotting purse, three-minute class; $250.

Wilbur Smith names b. m. A dalia 2

H. G. Cox names b. s. Don Pedro 3

M. W. Hicks names b. m. Pearl 1

Charles Shear names b. s. General 4

Time, 2:33, 2:35, 2:33, 2:35%.
SECOND RACE.— Gentlemen's buggy stake; $10 entrance; $50 added;
two miles out; winner to receive whole amount.

J. D. Young names b. g. Colonel 1

M. Toomey names b. g. Robin Hood 2

J. H. McNassar names b. m. Mollie A 3

Time, 5:48.
THIRD RACE.— Pacing; purse of $200; heats of a mile.

Nelse McDonald names r. g. Brincc 3 1 1

S. C. Tiyon names b. g\ Prince 2 2 2

Charles Shear names b. s. Revenue 2 3 3

M. Toomey names b. g. St. Valentine 4 dis

Time, 2:43*. 2:43, 2:42^.

It is pleasant to announce that the proceedings passed off
without a single hitch, and that they gave great satisfaction
to the many visitors at the track. The financial result was
also quite favorable, when it is considered that this was the
first meeting held under the auspices of the association; for,
after all the accounts were paid, there was a surplus of
$4,100. This success must be attributed to the energy and
zeal of the executive officers, as also to the liberality of the
citizens of Sacramento, whose subscriptions warranted the
announcement of the programme on an enterprising scale.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. J. H. Miller, J. McNas-
sar and Ed. F. Smith, has been appointed to effect a perfect
organization, with Mr. Chris. Green as President, Mr. J. W.
Wilson as Vice President, Mr. W. P. Emery as Secretary,
and Mr. E. L. Billings as Treasurer.

The following is the list of the present members; and as
nothing succeeds like success, it is probable that within a
short period there will be such an accession to the list as, to ,
place the Capital Turf Club on a solid financial basis: Messrs.
Chris. Green, J. W. Wilson, E. L. Billings, A. L. Frost, E.
Walters, Robert Allen, H. S. Beals, W. O. Bowers, S. S. |
Bede, J. H. McNassar, E. G. Blessing, Henry Grice, W. A.
Henry, A. Weiman, A. J. Rhoades, Isidore Townsend, John
Mackey, Phil Seibenhaller, G. Yalen'sin, J. H. Miller, Ed.
F. Smith, John McFetrish, and J.W.Houston. We wish
the Capital Turf Club every success.

TURF AND TRACK.

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For Blanchard's $10,000 Purse, for the 2:17 Class,
that will come off at Beacon Park, Boston, on September
14th, next, there are thirteen entries, as follows: Commo-
dore N., W. Kitson, St. Paul; J. E. Turner, Philadelphia;
H. S. Russell, Milton, Mass.; G. W. Sanders, Cleveland; J.
H. Phillips, Philadelphia ; E. L. Norcross, Manchester,
Maine; J. Monroe, Chicago; J. E. Stewart, Boston; Gns
Wilson, Philadelphia; James Golden, Medford, Mass.; L,
B. Brown, Providence, R. I.; W. P. Balch, Boston, Mass.,
and Charles S. Green, Babylon, N. Y. The conditions of
the race are 10 per cent, entrance, of which 2% per cent, at
the time of nomination, and a like amount on the first days
of July, August and September. The entrance money is to
be forfeited on failure of any of these regular payments,
and the horses are not to be named until August 31st. This
is a new departure in Trotting stakes, and assimilates in a
slight degree to the Post matches that were so popular in
England a century since, when the respective horses were
named at the Post.

From the Washington County Fair Grounds, in Oregon,
the advices are very favorable for the meeting that com-
mences there July 3d, continuing throughout the week.
The track is admirably situated, within easy reach of Hills-
borough, and with the many improvements made, the
baildings present a handsome appearance, and the grounds,
almost surrounded by umbrageous trees, form as pretty a
picture as can be found on the Pacific Coast. Although
sixty new stalls have been built, the arrivals are so large
that doubts are expressed if even now the accommodations
will be sufficient. This fact speaks volumes for the future
prosperity of the turf in Oregon.

On July 5th, a Running programme has been arranged
at San Diego, the first race being half mile and repeat, for
$100; the second, a half mile dash, for $75, for three-year-
olds, raised in the county; then a purse of $50, for two-
year-olds, owned in the county; and the last is a handicap,
for beaten horses. Among other attractions, there is a slow
mule race, that is very amusing, as, contrary to the general
rules, the prize is given to the last animal under the wire,
that has not come to a stop during the race.

The Citizens of Gaxt, Sacramento County, are making
great preparations for the celebration of the Fourth of July,
and, among other attractions, they offer a varied programme
of races, consisting of trotting, running and pacing, that
will doubtless lead to a lively competition among the fast
horses around that district.

Algona, a son of Almont, has been purchased by Mr. J.
B. Haggin, and has been sent to that gentleman's stock farm
in Sacramento County; as also a two-year-old filly, by Al-
gona, bought from Mr. E. Giddings, of Lemoore, Tulare
County.

The First Meeting of the Mexican Jockey Club, that
was held a few weeks since at Mexico, was a pronounced
success, both in regard to the attendance and the financial
result. All the wealth, beauty and fashion of the city
graced the race-track with their presence, and the principal
trotting purse was won by Halcon Negro, an American
horse. The running races did not show such large fields
as might have been expected, but, with improved facilities
of transportation, California will surely be represented, and
our thoroughbreds will quickly follow the iron horse, to try
conclusions with Mexico's purest and finest strains of trot-
ting stock.

A.T Mb. Claus Sprecxel's Aptos Ranch, a great loss has
been felt in the death of that noted brood mare, Ashcat.
She was by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, her dam by ijnerican
Star, and her grand-dam by Abdallah. Ashcat was the dam
of Ajax, Hambletonian, Jr., and Grapevine. The mare died
foaling, but the colt was saved, and is doing well. Mr.
Spreckels has four colts by Speculation, all of which are of
a very promising description.

The Tulare Valley Agricultural Association has made ar-
rangements to lay out a fine race track at Visalia, with a
grand stand, stalls and the usual buildings required in a
first-class race course. The contract for these has been
given to Messrs. Fox and Wild, but the executive officers have
decided to lay out the track by day work, as the bids were
too high, and by keeping the operatives under their own
supervision, they will see that the work is completed in the
best and most efficient manner.

THE TRACK.

There is so little transpiring at the present time, in the
way of trotting, to our readers on this coast, and also being
so hurried to get our paper out at the date fixed, that this
Department will be left blank for this number. At the best
there would be a meager showing, and the following week
there will be a full allotment of space to the sports of the
Track. In that will be an account which can be depended
upon as accurate, from the meeting at Salt Lake, and we
hope to receive reports from the main Eastern Meetings
which came off last week.

Two of our legal gentlemen — Judge R. E. Warren and A.
J. Gifford — went to Butte Creek yesterday evening for a
quiet fish. The game they were after was.catfish, and they
yanked them out as fast as they could bait their hooks and
throw in. They did not fish over an hour, but when they
tied up their lines each had a splendid string. Persons who
live along Butte Creek are of the opinion that in a few years
the tules even will be filled with these fish. We hear
that a party of fishers will go to Butte Creek on Sunday
evening, build up a rousing camp-fire on the bank, and
spend the night there. Boarders at the hotels can expect
plenty of brain-food for breakfast on Monday morning. —
Butte Record.

Yesterday afternoon, says the Butte Record, about a dozen
of our German citizens went down to the river for an after-
noon's sport at fishing, and they really had good luck and a
" bully " time. Some, who did not care to angle, spent a
greater portion of their time at bathing in the river, but they
were promptly on hand when the lunch hour arrived. Be-
fore going to lunch, all the hooks were well baited and the
poles" set. During the progress of the meal, E. Jacobs, who
is a constant practical joker, slipped to the river, hauled
up one of the lines, and attached to it a fish made of canvas
filled with sawdust. It was painted and fixed up to resemble
a large salmon. Its weight was twenty-six pounds. After
the feed, all hands rushed to the river-bank to make a haul.
Every line with one exception came out easily, there being
only a water-haul. One young fellow tugged and jerked
and raised the sawdust fish to the surface. He was wild
with excitement, and thought he was about to land n whale.
He couldn't land his game with the pole, so he pulled off
his boots and jumped into the stream, and thus secured his
catch. It was brought ashore, but goodness! he was mad
as a hornet, and threatened to pulverize the whole
He was finally pacified, and stood treat for the wholt
when they returned home.

\x££&ex and JEpoKtatugg*

July 1,

THE PADDOCK.

There is usually a surprising neglect among breeders in
sending a list of their foals for publication. The compilers
of stud books are not only put to a great deal of unneces-
sary trouble, but there are quite a large number of breeders
who never send the desired intelligence, aud hence they are
omitted from the volumes. "We would like to obtain every
foal which has any pretensions to breeding — thoroughbred
or trotting — which has been dropped on the coast this year,
so as to complete the record, and will be obliged if the own-
ers will furnish them. It is not a great deal of trouble. If
many a letter can be sent, if one or two, a postal card will
bring the information. "We make a grand start with the Palo
Alto foals, and hope to add to this list until all are placed
on record. This will give a better idea of the magnitude of
the breeding interests of the coast than volumes of general
information.

LIST OF PALO ALTO FOALS FOR 1882.

TROTTING BRED.

jan. 6 — Lady Ellen, by Mohawk Chief; bay colt by General
Benton.

Jan. 10 — Cleopatra, by Fred Low; bro.wn colt, by General
Benton.

Jan. 15 — Cornelia, by Fred Low; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

Jan. 19 — Alvoretta, by George Lancaster; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

Jan. 25 — Norma, by Alexander's Norman; bay colt, by
Electioneer.

Jan. 23 — Piney Lewis, by Longfellow; bay filly, by Elec-
tioneer.

Jan. 26 — Alameda Maid, by Whipple's fiambletonian;
bay filly, by Electioneer.

Jan. 2S— Maria Pilot, by Mambrino Pilot; bay filly, by
Electioneer.

Jan. 29 — Mamie C, by Imp. Hercules; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

Jan. 29— Eliza Dolph, by Wild Idle; bay filly, by Elec-
tioneer.

Jan. 30— Barnes' Idol, by Idol; bay filly, by Electioneer.

Feb. 3— Lady Kline, by "Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by Gen .
Benton.

Feb. 3. — Glendale, by Messenger Duroc; bay filly, by
Gen. Benton.

Feb. 6 — Electa, by Electioneer; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

Feb. 8— Anieriquita, by Mohawk Chief; brown colt, by
Gen. Benton.

Feb. 9 — Nellie Walker, by Thorndale, or son of Edwin
Forrest; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

Feb. 15 — Dame Winnie, by Planet; bay colt, by Electioneer.

Feb. 16 — Fannie Lewis, by Imp. Buckden; bay colt, by
Gen. Benton.

Feb. 18 — Texanna, by Foreigner; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

Feb. 20 — Alameda, by Langford; bay filly, by Fallis, son of
Electioneer.

Feb. 20 — Blarney, by Blarney Stone; bay colt, by Ben-
tonian, son of Gen. Benton.

Feb. 21--Daisy C., by The Moor; brown colt, by Gen.
Benton.

Feb. 25— Mayflower, by St. Clair; bay filly, by Electioneer.

Feb. 25 — Mollie Shelton, by Rifleman, brown filly, by Elec-
tioneer.

Feb. 28.— Maggie Mitchell, by Clay Pilot; bay filly, by Elec-
tioneer .

March 4 — Aurora, by John Nelson; bay filly, by Electioneer.

March 6 — Sallie Hamlet, by Hamlet, son of Volunteer; bay
colt, by Electioneer,

March 7 — Beautiful Bells, by the "Moor;" brown colt, by
Electioneer.

March 7 — Prussian Maid, by Signal; bay colt, by Shannon.

March 8 — Glencora, by Mohawk Chief; brown colt, by
Electioneer.

March 10 — Lizzie Collins, by Stansifer's Woful; bay filly,
by Electioneer.

March 17 — Waxana, by General Benton; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

March 18— Abbie, by Almont; bay colt, by Electioneer.

March 18 — Tipperra, by Tipperrary ; bay filly, by Electioneer.

March 19 — Sister to Irene, by Mohawk Chief; bay colt, by
Gen. Benton.

March 19 — Juniatta, by Fred Lowe ; bay colt, by Gen. Benton.

March 21— Ashlaud Mare, by Ashland; bay filly, by Gen.
Benton.

March 25 — Mamie, by Hambletonian, Jr.; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

March 26 — Lillian, by Lodi; bay filly, by Gsn. Benton.

March 26 — Blooming, by Messenger Duroc; chestnut filly,
by Shannon.

March 28 — Mabell, by Electioneer; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

March 28 — Winona, by Almont; bay filly, by Electioneer.

March 31 — Esther, by Express; bay colt, by Electioneer.

April 1 — Ada, by Messenger Duroc ; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

April 3 — Amy, by Messenger Duroc; brown colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

April 4 — Lady Morgan, by Bysdyke's Hambletonian; chest-
nut filly, by Gen. Benton.

April 4 — Lilly, by Mohawk Chief; brown colt, by Electioneer.

April 5 — Wilhelmiua, by Messenger Duroc; bay colt, by
Gen. Benton.

April 6 — Frolic, by Thunder; Dlack colt, by Electioneer.

April 9 — American Girl, by Toronto Sontag; bay colt, by
Electioneer.

April 10 — Elaine, by Messenger Duroc; chestnut filly, by
Gen. Benton.

April 11 — Bijou, by Electioneer; bay filly, by Gen. Benton.

April 15 — Lilly Roberts, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by
Shannon.

April 10 — Clara, by Mohawk Chief; bay colt, by Shannon.

April 17 — Consolation, by Dictator; bay filly, by Electioneer.

April 21 — Lady Thorn, Jr., by Williams' Mambrino; bay
colt, by Electioneer.

April 27 — Adelaide, by Donald; bay colt, by Electioneer.

April 27 — LadyDooley, by Black Hawk; bay filly, by Elec-
tioneer.

May 2— Melinche, by St. Clair; bay filly, by Electioneer.

May 2 — Irene, by Mohawk Chief; chestnut filly, by Gen-
eral Benton.

""'lay 2 — Dixie, by Billy Townes; bay filly, by Electioneer.

May 2— Juliet, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by Electioneer.

May 3 — Mohawk Waxey, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by
General Benton.

May 3 — Columbine, by A. W. Bichmond; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

May 10 — Emma Robson, by Woodburn; bay colt, by Elec-
tioneer.

May 11 — Alice, by Almont; bay colt, by Electioneer.

May 17— Idabelle, by Bysdyk's Hambletonian; chestnut
hlly. by Shannon.

May 17— Wildred, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by General
Benton.

May 19— Sprite, by Belmont; bay colt, by Electioneer.

May 23 — Mayflower Mohawk, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly,
by Electioneer.

May 23 — Prima Donna, by Mohawk Chief; bay filly, by
General Benton.

THOROUGHBRED FOALS.

1S82.
January 17 — Kiglin, by imp. Glengarry; brown colt, by

Shannon.
January 24 — Boydana, by imp. Knight of St. George; bay

filly, by Shannon.
February 2 — Robin Girl, by Enquirer; bay colt, by Shannon.
February 6 — Hattie Hawthorne, by Enquirer ; brown colt,

by Flood.
February 15 — Sallie Gardner, by Vandal ; bay colt, by

Shannon.
February 16 — Planetia, by Planet; chestnut colt, by Flood.
February 28 — Lizzie Whips, by Enquirer; chestnut filly, by

Shannon.
March 8 — Miss Peyton, by imp. Glengarry; bay colt, by

Shannon.
March 23 — Katharion, by Harry of the West; bay filly, by

Shannon.
April 2 — Bettie Bishop, by imp. Buckden; bay colt, by

Shannon.
April 18 — Florence Anderson, by Enquirer; bay colt, by

Shannon.
April 16 — Frou Frou, by Asteroid; bay filly, by Flood.
May 5 — Rivual, by Rivoli; bay filly, by Flood.
May 16 — Cubet, by imp. Australian; bay filly, by Shannon.

THE HERD,

Our contributors in the Cattle Department of the Breeder
and Sportsman have not been as prompt as those who
make other fields a specialty, though we have the assurance
that when the busy season of haying and harvesting is
over there shall be no lack. The breeders of these valuable
animals are somewhat skeptical that a paper which gives
much consideration to horses will find room for a race over
which there cannot be so much excitement. Still, we can
assure them that it rests with those who are the most inter-
ested in this branch of rural economy whether it shall be so
or not. We will gladly give the room, though from the na-
ture of things it depends more on correspondents to give
life to the subject than anything editorial labor can accom-
plish. There are scores of breeders in California who can
send interesting communications, and about the only time
their names are mentioned is during the fairs. Should
these take the trouble to write relative to their expiriences,
they will benefit that branch of the breeding interests of the
Pacific Coast, and be of direct service to themselves. All
we can do is to solicit the favors of communications, which
we will be pleased to publish, and do everything in our
power to forward the business. There are herds here of Short-
horns, Jerseys, Ayrshires, Herefords, Holsteins, Devons,
Guernseys, etc., which will rank as high as those of any
country, and in the acknowledged superiority of this coast
for the production of the best specimens of the equine race,
it will be singular indeed if there are not the same advan-
tages for the bovine.

HOLSTEINS AS BUTTER COWS.

To the Editor of the Gazette: During the past winter
and early spring we have tested a few of our cows, and quite
a number of our young heifers, for butter. Considering
all the circumstances, the very young age of most of the
heifers, the fact that they were imported last fall and dropped
their calves soon after coming out of quarantine, and be-
fore they were acclimated, also that these tests were made in
winter on winter feed, corn fodder not cut, long hay with
grain feed of bran, and ground oats, with not over a quart
of corn meal per day — a feed not calculated to produce but-
ter— we are very much gratified with the result:

lbs. oz.

Jannek, 8 years old, tested last season 19 15

iEgis, 8 years old, last February, 4 months after

calving 15 8

Topaz, 4 years old 13 3%

Rarity, 4 years old 12 13

Netherland Queen, before she was 3 years old 14 4

Netherland Queen, at 3 years old 14 11J£

Oriana, before she was 3 years old 13 Z%

Frolicsome, 3 years old 13

Meadow Lily, 3 years old 12 10

Carlotta, 3 years old 12 1

Clotbild, 3 years old..". 12 3%

Isadora, 23 months old 10 13%

Meadow Maid. 23 months old 9 4>£

Careno, 2 years old 9 7

Amazon, 2 years old 9 5%

Catalpa, 2 years old 8 14%

Hernstein. 2 years old 8 12

Kitty, 22 months old 8 5%

MurjorieDaw, 23 months old S 13%

Mistletoe, 23 months old 8 5

A few of the above were tested for 4 days, and a few oth-
ers for 8 days, but we have given the rate per week, in order
to have all uniform. We again call the attention of the
reader to the very young age of these heifers, and the fact
that they are not yet acclimated; also that these records
were made on winter feed. Our cow, Netherland Queen,
has just closed her four-year-old milk record, 15,641 lbs. in
one year. Last Autumn she was shipped to the State and
other fairs, being away two weeks, during which time she
shrank 40 per cent, on her milk, and did not again recover,
which on an estimate, would reduce her record over 1,000
lbs. Our three-year-old heifers are now milking from 54 to i

60 lbs. per day, each; many of our two-year-olds, over 40
lbs., and some about 50 lbs., although not acclimated,
Syracuse, N. Y. Smiths & Powell.

— Breeders' Gazette.

SALES OF JERSEY CATTLE IN NEW YORK— COOM-
ASSIE AND HER DESCENDANTS.

From the yational Live Stock Journal the following is
copied, and to those who are not posted in the capacity of these
popular cattle, the story of such a yield of butter will appear
incredible:

The public sales of Jersey cattle, conducted by Messrs.
P. C. Kellogg & Co., in New York city, commencing May
9th, and continuing four days, were remarkable, not only
for the very high prices paid for several animals, but also
for the satisfactory average on the large number sold. As
will be seen by the detailed report elsewhere in this issue,
two hundred and fifty animals brought §108,400, an average
of $433 each. Fourteen of them sold at prices ranging
from $1,000 to $4,800, realizing a total of $29,585, being an
average of over $2,100 each. Instead of, as was anticipated
by many, the market being overloaded by offering so many
at one time, the demand seemed to increase as the sale pro-
gressed, and the average of the last day was the best of all.
Fifty head belonging to the late firm of Cooper, Maddux &
Co. were sold on that day for $38,885, an average of $761.86
each. The cup which is given each year at Messrs. P. C. Kel-
logg & Co. 's combination sales to the breeder making the
highest average on five or more animals was won by Mr. A.
B. Darling, of New York city, who consigned sis head that
brought $854,17 each. The result of these sales is certainly
most encouraging to breeders of this popular race of cattle.
There were about 200 people in attendance each day, a large
proportion of whom were breeders. On the first day some
disappointment was manifested that higher prices were not
reached, but on the second day this feeling was dissipated;
and when Princess 2d, a descendant of Coomassie, was sold
for $4,800, there was great excitement. This cow, five
years old, was consigned by Mr. S. M. Burnham. There
were four or five competitors for her, but Mr. Pierce, of
Boston, and Mr. Moulton, of Vermont, made the highest
bids next to Mr. Shoemaker, of Baltimore, who secured her.
Our representative, Mr. E. T. Blois, attended these sales,
and through him we have some interesting particulars in
reference to the famous cow Coomassie, the granddam of
Princess 2d, who has the honor of having been sold for the
highest price ever paid for any animal of this breed.

Mr. Burnham purchased Coomassie two years ago, pay-
ing for her £210, a little over $1,000. Her prize-winnings
had become so uninterrupted that by common consent the
cow was admitted to be the type of the Jersey, and compe-
tition at last practically ceased, but one aspirant for cham-
pionship honors appearing against her in each of the last
two years, these only to be easily vanquished. Her prizes
at the Royal Jersey Agricultural Show were, in 1876, 1st
prize in young cow class; in 1877, 1st prize in old cow class;
in 1878, 1879 and 1880, 1st prize in champion cow class; in
1880, 3d prize for richest milk, in a class of 16; also from
1874 to 1877, four 1st parish prizes. But the cow was some-
thing more than a prize-winner. She was destined to be the
founder of a butter family whose certainty of transmission
of dairy qualities stands unrivaled rin this country to-day.
Not only was the cow herself good, but she had the power
of sending down through two and three generations her
great qualities, generally intensifying them. This ability,
so rarely found in great cows, of multiplying and retaining
the butter yield, she possesses to a remarkable degree, as
will be seen from the list below.

The importation of Coomassie was not only the result of
Ona's remarkable test, and the fact of the cow being cham-
pion over Jersey, but the desire as well, on the part of her
owner, to have a distinctive strain of his own. Starting
with the test of Ona, and that of the old cow herself, he
sought for confirmation of his belief in the powers of the
strain from the descendants of the first three sons, these
being the only ones that have contributed to the increase of
the stock. One son was represented in Ona. The next ex-
ample was sought in an inbred great-granddaughter Island
Star, tracing to another son. The butter came again. At
two years of age she made 1 ft. 5 oz. per day on grass alone,
and ten months later made equal to 11 lbs. 6 oz. in 7 days.
Remarkable as this was, it was the more so from the fact
that at this lime the heifer was six aud a half months in
calf. To complete the chain, a test was needed from a
daughter of the third son. This was soon furnished by La
Rouge, who made, at four years, 14 lbs. 2 oz. in seven days.
Thus the butter power of Coomassie was traced through
each of her first three sons, from whom have sprung all the
tribe, King Roffee, her inbred son, just entering service.
New examples of this quality were not wanting, and the
list, as far as is known, shows a degree of certainty which
is indeed remarkable. The strain is in its infancy, and
those interested have had to rely upon young animals for
the tests they needed to confirm their opinion of its merits.
The list is as follows:

Coomassie, 16 lbs. 11 ozs. in 7 days.

Tracing to Koffee, the oldest son, are:

Island Star, 11 lbs. 6 ozs. in 7 days, 10 months after drop-
ping calf, at 2 years old; 6J£ months in calf.

Queen of Ashantee, 10 lb's. 14 ozs. in 7 days, 6^ monthp
after calving, at 2 years old; 8 lbs. 12 ozs. in 7 days, 11
months after calving, at 2 years old.

Auntybel, 9 lbs. 3 ozs. iu 7 days, 7 months after calving,
at 2 years old; 5% months in calf.

Mabel of Trinity, 9 lbs. 10 ozs., at 2 years, 3 months after
calving.

Fancy Fawkes, 8 lbs. 3 ozs. 7 months after first calf.

Morning Star. 7 lbs. 14 ozs. 10 months after first calf, at
2 years old; 6% months iu calf.

Tracing to Khedive, the second sou, are:

Ona, 17 lbs. 4 ozs in 7 days, at 3 years old; 11 lbs. 4 ozs.
in 7 days, 7 months after.

Princess of Ashantee, 11 lbs. 13 ozs. in 7 days, at 2 years,
and 16 quarts per day.

Princess 2d — her share 42 lbs., innde by Coomassie, Ona
and herself, iu one week, on short winter feed; Ooomaasie
being 11 years old, and 3 months in milk, Ona 5 months iu
milk, nnd Princess 2d 10 days after oalving.

Tracing to Vertnmnns, the third son, are:

La Rouge, 14 lbs. 2 ozs. in 7 days, at 4 years old.

l,a.l\ Velvetine, 16 lbs. 12 ozs. in 7 days, at 3% years
old.

Le Gros' Lily of the Valley, 8 lbs. 12 ozs. in G days, at 2
years old.

Punchinello, 15 quarts of milk on first coif.

1882.

<3£ke fpmder mtH jgporlsmmx.

The scale of points for a Jersey cow has of late been con-
sidered an excelleut thing to judge prize winners by, but not
■useful as an indication of any essential dairy qualities. A
greater mistake was never made. It is not claimed that
from it can be told how much butter and milk a cow will
produce, but that one should be able to tell comparatively
whether his animal will be useful for these purposes. Look
at it carefully and see how many points are given for fancy
characteristics, and how insigniticaut they are to the num-
ber that indicate the splendid capacity to turn food into milk
and butter, without adding flesh to the carcass or undue size
to the bony structure. Of this we think Coomassie an ex-
cellent exemplification. She scores extraordinarily high,
and has the dairy quality and potency to transmit it. More
prize winners in Jersey trace to Coomassie than to any other
one individual animal known there.

The splendid udder development of all the tribe is worth
noticing, and seems as invariable as their butter qualities.
In'almost every instance they have enormous udders, run-
ning well forward and back, with yellow skins and well-
spread teats. Their escutcheons are uniformly good. Prin-
cess 2d, that sold for $4,800 is the first of the blood that
Mr. Burnham ever offered for sale.

AYRSHIRE STATISTICS.

Ed. Gazette: The following statistics of Ayrshires were
recently sent me. Perhaps they may be of interest to pub-
lish: Alonzo Libby, Saccarappa, Maine, reports a daily
weight of milk, as follows: Queen of Ayr 4th 44G5, from
March 24 to April 23, 1882, 31 days, gave 1,377 lbs.; from
April 24 to May 23, 1882, 30 days, gave 1,350^; and Queen
of Ayr 5th 4466, for the same time, gave for 31 days 1,541
lbs.; for 30 days, 1,520%. Norman Gourlay, Victor, N. Y.,
reports: Guess 2d 312U as giving, for the 30 days of June,
1881, 1,258 lbs., and for 7 days, from the 12th to ISth of
same month, she averaged 53 lbs. a day, and made from the
milk 14 lbs. 6 oz. butter before salting.

"Wm. Fairweather, McLane, Pa., states that he has butch-
ered Nonesuch 3018, aged 12 years. Live weight, 1,150 lbs.;
dressed, 732 lbs. beef. C, M. Winslow.

— Breeder's Gazette.

GUERNSEY CATTLE.
The following first rate description of the Guernseys is
by a correspondent of the London Field. This justly cele-
brated breed of cattle has not yet met .with the favor in
America they so richly deserve, but are becoming better ap-
preciated. One of the finest herds of Guernseys in the
United States belongs to H. Pierce, of San Francisco:

Tbis race of cattle seldom get the name and credit they
deserve, being often coupled with the Jersey or Alderney.
Comparatively few people know that there is any difference
between the Guernsey and Jersey, most being frequently ig-
norant of the f aot that the Guernseys are a distinct breed, and,
in reality, very different from the Jersey. One great advan-
tage is that they are altogether a more fleshy animal, without
the exceedingly bony frame that, though good for converting
a small amount of food into milk, gives no protection from
hard weather, and will not fatten. There is little doubt that
this race of cattle could be well acclimatized and bred to a
very hardy, useful breed. Size could be cultivated; they
could be in time brought to a larger animal than they are at
present, though there are many fair-sized Guernseys to be
seen now. The English farmer has ordinarily nothing to
fall back upon but "market value." He has no breed that
combines quality as well as good milking properties. The
"better" he breeds his stock, so to speak, the less chance he
has of having a good dairy. His down-calving heifers are
of no special value; whereas, if they were thoroughbred and
had quality,, whether Short-Horn, Devon, or, in fact, any
breed, he would have a considerable chance of obtaining
high prices for them. The Guernsey heifers are of high
value, and will always obtain a price, especially now the
Americans have taken them up.

The Guernsey cow is a long, deep animal, her depth being
carried on all through — wide pins, and lots ot room behind,
and gradually forming into a light dairy-lonking forehand;
narrow shoulder tops, and a thin neck and head, the legs
short and clean, with no daylight at all under the body.
The fawn aud white patches, cream-colored nose, and gen-
eral orange gloss denote the true breed. They are not the
small cow they are generally supposed to be. Mr. James,
whose name is well known as a breeder of first-class Guern-
sey stock, both for show and good milkers, says: "Some of
our cattle will come very little short in weight of an ordinary
Short-Horn at three years old." Then he goes on: "I
farmed for many years in the South of Scotland, and bred
Short-Horns. I had the opportunity of comparing the two
breeds." This surely speaks well for the Guernsey.

Though different in many ways, there is a great similarity
between the Jersey and Guernsey, both breeds being essen-
tially butter-maker's cows, giving similar amounts of butter,
and of the same quality. This butter, as is well known, is
of superb quality, color and taste, and always fetches the
highest price. The Guernsey gives more milk, often three
to four gallons to the two or two and a half of the Jersey.
In fact, a dairy of Guernseys would give more milk than the
average of ordinary Short-Horns, especially if selected and
bred for it. The first-prize Guernsey cow at the Royal
Counties' Show at Salisbury in June last, gave one an ex-
cellent idea of what the breed should be. She was deep, long
and wedge-shaped, with a splendid bag, and was then giv-
ing four gallons per day of milk of good quality, which is
not very wonderful for the breed. A Guernsey heifer, after
her first calf, was only the other day giving four gallons a
day. Tbis was not a prize animal. A Guernsey will yield
35U pounds to 400 pounds of the finest butter in the year.

There is a structural limit to the production of every cow
— that is, in the actual mechanism of the animal itself.
There are no two animals made exactly alike, inside or out.
Any difference in the formation of the internal structure
might make a difference uf many gallons yield in the course
of the year. This does not infer that the anatomy of cows
is in any way different; but there are undoubtedly structures
better formed for produce than others.

As regards the breeding of good dairy cows, it is always
allowed that like, to a certain extent, produces like, exter-
nally and internally. Then, again, there is the law of varia-
tion, against which the breeder of good stock always has to
struggle. Be it as it may, the only safe road to certainty,
or, we might say, success, in breeding good milkers, is to
breed from pedigree milking stock. This seldom can be ob-
tained where a pedigree Short-Horn bull is used. You can-
hot have the milking type unless you breed from animals
which have been milkers. The Guernseys, both bull and
cow, are descended from stock which have been esteemed for
their large produce of milk aud butter for generations.
With regard to bulls for producing good milkers, it is some-
times argued that the milking properties of a cow invariably
descend through the female lii e; but this gives no ground
for any rule, as there are, and have been, many bulls which
have produced good milkers. For instance, the Earl of
Dublin aud the Jamestown bull had this milking propensity.
The structural economy of a Guernsey allows her to con-
vert the food she eats into produce far more perfectly than
the ordinary dairy cow. Of course there are advantages in
having nmssive-frained animals, in order to attain great
weight when fattsd out; but massive frames require a good
deal to support life during the time they are in milk, leaving
the remainder for the production of milk.

It is easier to infuse flesh into a milkiug breed of cattle
than to create a "milking prepotency" in afleshy breed. By
selecting the large ones, and feeding the calves well, there is
no doubt this breed might be made lit for any tenant farmer.

ATHLETICS.

THE GROWTH OF ATHLETICS.
The first attempt to introduce amateur athletics on
the Pacific Coast was made by a few members of the
Olympic Club, in 1875, at the Recreation Grounds in this
city. The track was of macadam, about one-third of a
mile in circumference, with sharp corners, and a fall of
about six feet diagonally from the north to the south cor-
ner. The few enthusiasts of that time struggled manfully
to create an interest among the members of the club and the
public in purely amateur and honorable sports, but up to
this year the want of suitable grounds for the purpose has
made it an arduous and disheartening undertaking. The
Recreation Grounds and Bay District Track, unprotected
from the chilling and fog-laden winds for which San Fran-
cisco is noted, were of little encouragement to beginners in
training; and spectators were not anxious to put themselves
te the discomfort of viewing a second meeting through the
clouds of du?t prevailing at almost any time of the season
when it is possible to give a meeting here, especially as
every event was at such a distance from them that it was
impossible to know anything of the outcome until it had
been reported from mouth to mouth. Dissensions in the
club and the want of an intelligent report of meetings by
the newspapers prevented any combined action toward the
support of athletics. Being virtually isolated from the rest
of the world, home athletics were of small moment. The meet-
ing of the Bay District Track last Thanksgiving Day passed
off very well, but the audience was too far from the track
to fully understand and appreciate all the events. The
Olympic Athletic Club is now in possession of grounds of
its own, corner Fourteenth and Center streets, Oakland.
They have put in a good track for running and bicycle rid-
ing, good dressing rooms, and everything of necessity, both
for training and convenience at athletic meetings. All of
their events are usually open to amateurs. Other clubs
can easily obtain the use of g.ounds for their members,
and by opening most of their events and holding their
meetings there, the interest in athletics will rapidly increase,
and the stimulating effects of an enthusiastic and apprecia-
tive audience will, undoubtedly, develop among us numer-
ous first-class athletes in all branches oE manly sports. We
have enough material, in embryo, we brag about our climate
and horses, and there is no longer any reason for hanging
back on account of poor accommodations. A new depart-
ure and combined action by all friends of the cause will in-
sure success.

3; B. H. Tohey, W. A. C, 0; E. J. Wendell, N. Y. A. C, 0.
Neither Wendell nor Tobey started, and Myers won by two
yards, in 23^'s. Final heat— Brooks, 1; Myers, 2; Derick-
son, 3. WTilmer did not start. Brooks stood like a statue
on the mark, but the others were very nervous, and got put
back once for their stealing propensities; but when the pistol
was fired they both gained the lost yard, and all then ran
side by side for 25 yirds; but at the turn it was plain to be
seen that the Yale man had the pride of place, and he was
never headed throughout, but had Myers beaten 50 yards
from home, while Derickson was out of the hunt altogether.
Time— 22 3-5.

The following are the records beaten at the same meeting:
Throwing the hammer— F. L. Lambrecht, P. A. C, 93 ft.
% in., W. L, Condon having held the best record for four
hours, with 89 ft. 10 % in. Putting the shot — F. L. Lam-
brecht, 39 ft. 9% in. The hurdle race, 120 yds., over 10
hurdles, was made by J. A. Tivey, W. A. C, in 16 4-5s, the
best record for American amateurs. Throwing of the 56H)
weight resulted in the victory of H. W. Best, Boston Y. M.
A. C., with 24 ft. 10% in., the best on record.

In connecticn with the above, we annex the following
from the N. Y. Clipper: "The defeat of L. E. Myers by H.
S. Brooks, in the 220-yards race at the championship meet-
ing, naturally gave rise to a general desire to see the men
engage in a match race at the same distance, for which each
should undergo a special preparation. With a view to
bringing about such a meeting, a retired amateur runner
decided to offer a silver cup of the value of $150, and having
readily gained the consent of Myers, addressed a communi-
cation to the Yalencian, notifying him of his iutention,
and that the choice of ground was left to him (Brooks).
Promptly replying thereto, the latter says: 'It will be im-
possible for me to meet Mr. Myers, as I have broken train-
ing for the season. My time is not my own, as I am just in
the midst of my annual examinations. I leave for home
(San Francisco) in a few days, and have made all my
arrangements. I will be most happy to meet Mr. Myers at
some future time, and I am sure I am very much obliged to
you for your very kind offer of a prize.' That settles the
matter for the present, but it is prubable that the coming
Autumn will witness the wished-for race. Until which time
it is to be hoped that both men will continue well."

THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The defeat of L. E. Meyers at the Championship meeting
on June 10th has had a most disastrous effect on his news-
paper admirers, and such backing and filling to frame ex-
cuses for the champion is seldom indulged in by independent
sporting journals. He has been credited this season with
beating several records, both at shorter and longer distances
than the event in which he was defeated, and his friends
were anxious to back him as a winner to the tune of several
thousand dollars, for which they have since duly repented
in sack-cloth and ashes. There was no hint of lack of con-
dition before the race, but immediately afterwards it was
suddenly realized that, record breaking to the contrary not-
withstanding, he was far below last year's form. His con-
queror slept but two hours the night before while journeying
to New York, and still eclipsed any time made by Meyers at
the same distance when compelled to breast the tape to ob-
tain a record. And Brooks was not allowed to go over the
mark three times without being even penalized. It is a long
time since Meyers has been started by a man not under the
glamour of his fame, and independent enough to insist that
the pistol should decide the start. The innovation is a
wholesome one, and will undoubtedly encourage athle'ics
who of late have been compelled to put up with wretched
starting for the sake of beating a record. Of late it had be-
come a common occurrence in amateur handicap meetings in
the East, for scratch man to creep over the mark two or
three yards before the pistol was fired, and the only penalty
was to be sent back to scratch without being penalized.
Such culpable carelessness should be frowned on by all
handicappers, whose efforts to equalize the chances of com-
petitors are entirely frustrated. Fortunately for athletics on
this coast thus far, the starter in all events has attended to
his duties without showing the least favoritism ; and the un-
usually large audience at the championship meeting was no
doubt partly due to the knowledge that enough money was
at stake on the important event to ensure an honest start by
the pistol, or an enforcement of the penalty, as well as the
fact that the event would be closely contested.

Mr. Meyers undoubtedly deserves all honor for what he
has accomplished by sheer perseverance and pluck, and we
wish there were more amateurs as enthusiastic as he has
shown himself to be; but still, why the penalty should be
ignored for a couple of years on account of one individual,
is more than the heathen in this benighted region can com-
prehend.

Annexed are the entries, and a synopsis of the race. Those
who appeared at the starting post were: H. S. Brooks, Jr.,
Yale College, 1; S. Derickson, M. A. C, 2; A. Waldron, M.
A. C, 3; A. C. Cooper, W. A. C, 0. Cooper did not start,
and Derickson ceasing to persevere. Brooks trotted to the
tape in 30 4-5s. Second heat — Entries: L. E. Myers, M. A.
C, 1; W. C. Wilmer, N. Y. A. C, 2; J. B.White, M. A. C,

The Olympic Athletic Club Handicap Meeting, at their
grounds, at Oakland, announced for July 8th, has been post-
poned for two weeks, in order to allow comoetitors to enjoy
the coming holidays — and recover from the usual effects.
It is to be hoped that entries and competitors will be plenti-
ful, as the events are open to all amateurs, and the grounds
are the only ones on the coast suitably arranged for the
proper management of an athletic meeting. The officers
will make it a point to keep the inner grounds clear, in
order that every event shall be in full view of the specta-
tors.

At the Half-Mile Teack, last Sunday, a match between
M. Geary and John Larkey, of 100 yards, for an alleged
stake of §100 a side, was won in a jog by Geary. The time,
with almost a gale of wind at their backs, was 10% seconds.
Larkey has been credited with numerous trials in even
time, and could almost immediately repeat in 10J£, but even
with the wind directly behind him, was beaten in the most
hollow manner in the above time.

THE GUN.

The Cosmopolitan Shooting Club. — This Club held
its annual session in Police Court No. 1, on Tuesday
last, Judge Hale Kix in the chair. The following
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing term:
President, Judge Rix (unanimously re-elected); Vice-Presi-
dent, George W. Shorten; Secretary and Treasurer, Jerry
Browell, Jr. Board of Directors — A. Ault, F. Maskey and
F. Putzman, Jr. Probably in the last week cf this month
the Cosmopolitan will shoot their fourth match with the
California Club for the diamond trophy. The latter Club
has but one match to its credit, so that if the Cosmopolitan
wins in the coming event, they will count the diamond
trophy among their spoils.

Dove Shooting.- -The close season for this favorite
bird with our wing shots, expires to-day, and many of our
local sportsmen have gone into the country to spend their
Fourth of July vacation hunting these fleet wingers. The
last legislature very wisely classed the dove as >i game bird,
and made it unlawful to shoot or trap it between January
first and July first. The wisdom of this course is shown by
the increased number of birds this year.

There are young ducks about the size of quail up in the
breeding grounds, up river. The little fellows are very dif-
ficult to catch, as they run and hide in the tules and get oat
of the way. The old one will almost allow herself to be
caught in saving the young ones. One old mallard was
seen with nine little ones.

Up on the Suisun marshes it is stated that there is more
feed for the ducks than for years past. The hunters may
expect a fine season this year.

Charles W. Kellogg, of Oikland, will to-day unstrap his
gun-case at Summer Home Farm, Santa Cruz Mountains, for
a four-days' dove hunt.

There are a good many ducks up in the Suisun marshes
now. Many tsal and mallard breed there during the Sum-
mer.

J. H. Jellett will open his dove shooting practice to-mor-
row, at Soquel, Santa Cruz County.

Ben Brown and Robert Liddle, of Liddle & Kaeding,
have gone dove shooting in the neighborhood of San Jose.

Sim Piatt will open dove season to-day, at San Mateo.

J. V. Coleman, of Menlo Park, will shoot doves in the
neighborhood of his residence.

Judge Eix, Dr. Leavitt, Philip Funcke and John Mull.-r,
will scour the fields around PleasantOD and Sunol for doves
to-day.

Fine dove shooting can be had near Cloverdale, Sonoma
County.

Messrs Wm. Lindsey and Wm. Golcher, Sr., leave to-day
for Novuto, Marin County, dove hunting.

There were two or three iuches of water covering
sun marshes during the high tides of 'ast week.

Wild celery is very plentiful in Suisiu marsh e?
will make it good for the canvashacks this Winter.

3?Jte larmier mx& gpovtsmmi.

July 1,

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SAX FRANCISCO,

SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1SS2

GREETING.

To those who prefer the sunny side of life, who
appreciate the many enjoyments the Great Creator
has placed within our reach, who are not held in
bondage by fanaticism to see merit in gloom, and
to consider all diversions frivolous, if not absolutely
•wicked ; to those who can discover the golden
edging to the blackest cloud, and who have faith
that there is always a silver lining within the
shadow; to those who seek to make the bright days
brighter, and who are earnest in their endeavors to
increase the happiness of all, our greeting is pre-
sented.

There is implanted in every human being a de-
sire for enjoyment. In place of trying to eradicate
it as a pernicious propensity, our effort will be to
direct it so that it may be beneficially indulged.
Believing that there is little virtue in austerity, or
salvation in asceticism, our aim will be to follow
paths which lead in other directions.

By the side of the mountain brook, when the
Spring flowers are blooming, and the linnets and
robins are singing their liveliest notes;

Through the forests, when there is quiet and
fragrance, and where the interlocking branches
form giant arches, and the music of the breeze
soughing through the twigs;

Among verdant fields, where foals are gamboling
around their dams, and the lowing of cattle and
the bleating of sheep welcoming the herdsman and
shepherd;

Over the glad waters, where the 'spray is spark-
ling in the sunshine, and the white sails are in a
tremor, and the masts quivering in the excitement
of motion swift, and as graceful as the flight of
the seagull;

By the side of the racecourse, when there is an
eager strife for mastery, and the blood bounds
through the veins and arteries, and there are shouts
and cheers, and an intensity of feeling indescrib-
able;

On the plains, where the fleet courser flits by
like the shadows of cloudlets over a waving grain-
field when there is a brisk wind driving the fleecy
figments of vapor between earth and sun;

Under the lea of the coppice, when the flag-tailed
setter or staunch pointer is transformed into a
statue, and then the whirr of wings, the sharp re-
port, and the puff of smoke vanishing in the clear
air;

Through orchards, crimson with the flowers of
the peach and almond, white with the bloom of the
pear, and rich with the perfume of orange blos-
soms;

Meandering among the vines, green as emerald
when the hills are sere and brown, and the clusters
hang embowered in the abundant foliage, shining
in purple, red, topaz-colored and luscious;

Winding among fields, when the grain stalks are
bending beneath the bearded heads, and there is
the rattle of the reaper and the hum of the thresher;
Halting at the grounds where the young men
are developing activity and strength to fit them for
the sterner battles of life, and there is a fierce
emulation to excel — determination, the antithesis
of irresolution — health against the flaccidity of in-
dolence and luxury;

Quiet walks in the evening, to weep and laugh
over the sorrows and joys, so skilfully counterfeited
as to appear actual; lessons burned into the mind
with the red-hot iron of realistic effect;

Visits to the family circle, when there is a glow
on the hearth; devotees bending over the figures
of kings, queens, bishops and knights; eager par-
ties debating the last hand at whist:

This is the merest sketch of the route we intend
to compass, a hint of the long journey contem-
plated.

While the course is marked through a country
of sunshine and flowers, enlivened with the song
of birds, and which Nature has clothed with a gay
garb, there is instruction on either side of the road.
There are learned professors among the travelers
to proffer lessons which will benefit, and illustrators
who will picture from practical results.

Far from recommending that men — even those
who can afford to do so — should spend their whole
time in sport, our desires are that they should
blend amusement with labor, so that each may
have its appropriate place in life. Sport alone is
like wearing garments made entirely of decorations,
like a meal of condiments and sauces. Ornaments
add beauty to the dress, sauces give relish and
piquancy to the repast. But there must be strong
warp and woof to support the lighter fabrics, and
substantial food to produce brain, muscle and
bones which will endure the strains which active
life imposes. To withstand this strain, it is neces-
sary that there should be a proper apportionment
of work and a fitting time for recreation. Labor —
constant, unremitting labor, especially that work
which compels sedentary habits, or long hours of
in-door confinement — will speedily wear out the
strongest constitution, and there is absolute neces-
sity for relaxation and change. The racehorse,
with sinews and muscles of the truest kind, en-
durance perfected by breeding from the best for a
score of generations, can not stand being "keyed
up " for long periods. There must be a cessation
in the exercise, a change from the track to the
roads or fields, else there is a waste which can
never be repaired. Man, though capable of under-
going more severe training without permanent
injury than animal of any kind, is still amenable
to natural laws; and, besides physical loss, the
greater danger is from the strain on the brain, and
consequently the failure of nerve force.

To aid in adjusting the proper balance between
labor and sport, to remove the obstacles which are
in the way of a better understanding of the rela-
tion between sport and good morals, and to assist
in advancing the interests and increasing the enjoy-
ments of all, are our fervent desires.

to refer to the names, which are given in another
place, to show that at the head of every division
are generals who are eminently capable, and there
is an esprit, collectively and individually, as well
as knowledge, which insures the departments being
handled in a way which must be satisfactory. We
can scarcely overestimate the important aid which
those gentlemen lend who favor us with presenting
to our readers such a wealth of varied information
as their contributions will show. Wiih these co-
adjutors comes confidence, and a reliance that our
journal will merit the plaudits, for which we again
thank our brethren of the press.

THEN AND NOW.

THANKS.

We return our sincere, heartfelt thanks for the
kind notices which our contemporaries have given
the Breeder and Sportsman. They have been so
manifold that to acknowledge separately would
appear vainglorious, and hence we make the return
general.

The Eastern turf and rural papers, the press of
the Pacific Coast, have been lavish in good words
and kind wishes for our enterprise, and we shall
do our utmost to render the paper worthy of the
encomiums, the flattering prognostics which have
been awarded. There is a feeling of responsibility,
arising from these friendly greetings, which at
times impresses us with the fear that we will not be
able to meet the expectations; and then there is
the stimulus of good wishes, so copiously offered,
which will nerve us to continued exertion, to prove
in a measure at least worthy of the trust. Should
there be, at any time, a desire for ease, a sort of a
hankering for a break in the work, an anxiety to
escape from the self-imposed task, the remembrance
of the encouraging "send-off" will brace ns up
and the struggle be renewed with a determination
to last out the race.

But were it not for the assistance we have been
so fortunate in securing, the misgivings would be
increased, and sanguine as we are, there might be
at times doubt and despondency.

Beside the regular forces ready for duty, how-
ever arduous, and who can be depended on to carry
out the plans to a successful issue, there are volun-
teers which complete a grand army, and make the
certainty of ultimate victory. It is only necessary

When good old Isaak Walton used to wander
along the umbrageous banks of his favorite streams
he never had any misgiving about being able to fill
his creel because there were no fish left in the
waters. His philosophic meditations were not dis-
turbed by intrusive thoughts of vengeance and
mental curses against those vandals who deplete
the water courses of their inhabitants. The sky,
the clouds, the air, the wind, the water, the shad-
ows, and the momentous question as to colors and
shape of fly, were subjects which had the bearing
on the result of the day's sport.

His prophetic mind gave no hint as to the possi-
bilities of lime, soap root or cocculus indiciis. He
never dreamed of giant powder, and all his phil-
osophic musings never wrought up his imagination
to the point of supposing it possible that such
agencies would almost destroy the sport which
made his name'famous. " The Compleat Angler,
or the Contemplative Man's Recreation," tells us
how to catch fish, but not how to catch the man
who kills the fish and sweeps the streams.

If Sir Isaak was "behind the times" through
the accident of having lived in the seventeenth
century, he had the advantage of us in some res-
pects. H he did not have a split bamboo pole
with nickeled fittings, and improved gut leaders or
casting line, he could make his cast where a dozen
or two others had not already done so the same
day. If he had no hundreds of varieties of
ready-made flies, waterproof line and automatic
reel, he had a chance to catch something with a
rude home-made tackle. If he knew nothing aboui
the breeding and hatching of trout by artificial
means, or the stocking of streams, he had the sat-
isfaction of "working" those stocked by nature.
In short, had our venerable father of the gentle
sport lived now-a-days, the " Contemplative Re-
creation " would not have been written, for instead
of sitting on a bank " contemplating" and waiting
for bites, he would have put in his time swearing
at the Portuguese woodehoppers who blasted out
the pools and destroyed the fish. The man who
sits by on many of our streams must sit by them
and wait for the fish to grow.

OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

We must say that there never was a paper which
commenced with a more brilliant array of corre-
spondents than the Breeder and Sportsman, and
the pages of the first numberiafford the best proof
of the correctness of the statement.

It is superfluous to say more than to call atten-
tion to the contributions, and request for them a
careful perusal. It is, in fact, all that we can do
at present, as individually and collectively they are
worthy of so high praise that it would require a
great deal of room to do them justice. Still bet-
ter, we have an assurance of a continuation of the
favors, especially when the busy racing season is
over. Then will come the discussion of topics
which are of paramount interest to breeders,
trainers, the disciples of Nimrod and Walton, and
all others who are interested in the various fields
this paper covers.

Exciting as the Summer exploits are, there will
be no lack of interest when the long evenings give
more time for the consideration of questions of so
much importance. In the meantime there will be
news from the race courses, from the breeding
farms, from the woods and streams, from the rifle
grounds, from every place, in this busy season of
sport. And again we have to thank our corre-
spondents for the favor which are beyond prices.

1882,

*ptje fpuejete and gpaxtem&u.

EDITORIAL DUTIES.

The letter of Mr. Kellogg, in calling attention to
the editorial management of a journal the main
topics of which are breeding and sport, will natur-
ally lead to an expression of our views on the sub-
ject; and there could not be a more appropriate
place than in the first number of the Breeder and
Sportsman .

No one can value correspondence more than we
do. In a paper of this kind, it is a feature which
does not yield in importance to any other depart-
ment, and we regard ourselves as being extremely
fortunate in securing such an array of talent as
these columns will show. But the idea that the
editor is merely a clerical officer, gathering and
arranging the contributions, printing them with-
out comment, unless statistical errors are to be
corrected, is far different from what we hold the
duties of a manager to be. Mr. Kellogg is right
in advising that partisanship be avoided. We have
an utter abhorrence of " organs," when that term
means the adhering, right or wrong, to a party, or
any pre-arranged course of action which is marked
by those who control for the organ to follow. In
that case the editor is a servitor, wearing the collar
of thraldom inscribed with the name of his owners,
and as much a chattel as though he were a dog. It
matters not whether the ownership is vested in a
party or an individual, the slavery is the same.
There is such a thing as independence in turf jour-
nals, however, as well as in those which have the
most potent influence in the political world, though
independence can not be real without opinions to
sustain it; and these opinions must not be kept in
the background, but supported publicly, manfully,
and in accordance with convictions. There are
numerous topics which elicit differences of opinion
in a paper which makes the breeding, rearing,
training, racing and trotting of horses one of the
prominent features of its columns. It will not
answer for the paper to ignore these questions in
the editorial pages, no matter how capably they
are handled by correspondents; and the editor does
not fulfil his trust, when, from motives of expe-
diency, he keeps aloof from the discussion.

The contributors stand in the position of attor-
neys, doing the best they can to forward the in-
terests of their clients; the editor has judicial
duties, which he must not shirk. This does not
compel him to take sides with either of the con-
testants, or to turn the duel into a triangular battle.
By such a course, he would lower the dignity of
his position, and incur the charge of favoritism to
one or other of the disputants. But it is seldom,
indeed, that the editor is called upon in a contro-
versy between correspondents to decide any of the
points at issue, especially when the disagreement
is in relation to the places which should be awarded
rival families of horses.

The readers generally care little about the indi-
vidual preferences of the editor, so far as his fancies
in that direction go, though they have a right to
expect that he will not give an undue promi-
nence to any particular strain. Fancy has a great
deal to do with preferences in the breeding of
horses of every description. One man favors the
Normans for heavy draft, another the Clydesdale,
and still another is sure that the " Shire horse" is
the proper animal for the moving of heavy loads.
"With fast trotters, there is the greatest disparity in
the views of breeders, and every family of note
has enthusiastic advocates. These advocates are
prone to disparage the families which are outside
of their favorites; and, unfortunately, many think
that decrying those which come in competition
exalts the race that is their particular hobby. There
is a jealousy among owners as well as writers, and,
like the youngster who has become hopelessly smit-
ten with some fair damsel, praise of others is a
bitter poison to their minds. "We presume that this
is the feature which our esteemed correspondent
had in his mind while giving the advice, and the
fear of raising any animosities what he counsels
avoiding. This is very well. But to pander to the
absurd jealousy of those who are so thin-skinned,
by avoiding editorial articles which have a bearing
on the important questions of breeding, will not be

our course. Egotistical though it may appear, we
have a good deal of confidence in the judgment
which has come from many years of experience,
and a close observation; and we shall not hesitate
to present our views whenever we deem the occa-
sion requires that they shall be given.

There are other questions which demand still
more emphatic handling on the part of the editor.
There are practices to commend or reprobate; in
the management of courses, there are points to
praise, errors to condemn; and there is scarcely a
fair or meeting which does not present salient
characteristics.

We would much rather write words of commenda-
tion than censure — and the turf mOleniurn will be
close at hand when there is little necessity for re-
buke. When the necessity arises, when eastigation
is the only remedy, the lash must be laid on with
a will.

To return to the letter of Mr. Kellogg. We
think our readers will coincids with us in hearty
commendations, if even there are points of differ-
ence of opinion. One portion of his advice we
shall follow, viz., giving both sides a full hearing
irrespective of our belief.

From discussion comes knowledge, and if we
are wrong in the premises, no one will more cheer-
fully concede the error, and just as cheerfully
adopt contrary views to those which have been
promulgated. Again, the advice to avoid person-
alities and partisanship is as sound as "heart of
oak," and is well worthy of being kept in constant
remembrance.

ising colt the danger is increased, especially when
the aim is to develop phenomenal speed. So
far as our experience has gone, there is a guide
which will do to rely upon, provided due care is
taken in noting the indications. If the colt does
his allotted task cheerfully, eats with a relish, has
no heat or swelling of the limbs, and there is a
bright look in his eyes, it is safe to say that the
work is proper. But then there are colts of such
high spirit that they never exhibit fatigue until their
powers have been completely exhausted, while
others are so sluggish that it requires continual
urging to get them along from the first. As Mr.
Rose says, there is constant necessity for careful
handling, and it is impossible to lay down rules
which can be depended upon in all instances. The
impetus which the wonderful performances of the
California colts has given to the trotting of young-
sters makes this one of the most important ques-
tions for the consideration of breeders at the
present time, and we hope that it will be fully
discussed.

OUR ASSOCIATES.

"We are indeed fortunate in the Field Marshals
who are at the head of the various departments,
and this good luck is shai'ed by our readers.

Piercy Wilson, who has had long experience in
journalism, closely identified with all pertaining to
papers of the stamp of the Breeder and Sportsman,
is a valued general auxiliary .

Charles G. Yale has charge of the Yachting and
Fishing columns, and it is supererogatory to state
that there is no one better qualified to handle these
important departments, East or West.

T. T. Williams is an enthusiast in all pertaining
to Dogs, and in England, Australia and this coun-
try the love for " man's best and truest com-
panion" has never wavered. When joined to such
a complete knowledge of all varieties of the
species, Mr. Williams is peculiarly well fitted for
the place.

Athletics are under the charge of Dwight Ger-
main, and again we will have the endorsement of
every one who is acquainted with Mr. Germain,
that better could not be obtained.

Boating is under the supervision of as compe-
tent a man as there is on the coast, but for the
present, at least, he desires to remain incognito.
We have not the least hesitation in promising that
there shall be no lack, and in this department the
work will show that the tiller is in good hands.

Bicycling requires a person who has the right
knowledge of this popular exercise, and in obtain-
ing the aid of Geo. H. Strong to oversee the de-
partment, we feel that it is on a par with the
others.

These gentlemen, and others outside of the ranks
of journalism, as it may be termed, who aid in
the various departments, are equally as proficient,
and thus we can safely say, that there never was
a paper which had a brighter prospect

CLOSING OF STAKES.

As will be learned from the advertisement, the
"Fixed Events" of the Pacific Coast Blood-horse
Association close on the first of August. There is
scarcely a doubt that every one of the stakes will
have the largest number of nominations ever made
on the Pacific coast. The fact is, that every one
who owns a thoroughbred yearling can not afford
to leave it out; and though he may think^that the
larger breeders have the pull over him in numbers,
the history of the turf will show that those who
have bred on a small scale have gained their full
share of the good things.

The classification gives the opportunity for the
nominator to select, and as the stakes range from
half a mile to two, the distances can be chosen
according to the anticipated merits. Scan the ad-
vertisement, weigh well the necessity for every
man, who is in a position, to name, and then —
why, name in every stake on the bill.

THE FAIRS.

In the hurry of getting out the first number, we
are forced to postpone a good deal which properly
should have been given a place. It does not re-
quire an apology, however, as no matter how little
a person may know of the newspaper business, the
truth is evident that one number would not suffice
to write proper acknowledgments, or call attention
to every advertisement. As the weeks come, due
attention will be given to these prominent matters.

The Fairs of California deservedly rank high
among the agricultural exhibitions of the country,
and we will take pleasure in presenting their
claims — in the first place, to those who must assist
in keeping them up to the mark; in the second,
to the public, by giving such a description as they
are so well entitled to. Give us time to get prop-
erly "warmed up," and we will endeavor to do this
part in a way that will be satisfactory.

THE EARLY TRAINING OF COLTS.

In the admirable letter of Mr. Eose he makes a
strong point when writing of the eai-ly training of
colts. The idea is novel, and much as has been
printed and said on the subject, we never heard it
advanced before. That is, if two men are training
colts, one a firm believer in the system, the other of
a contrary opinion, in a great majority of instances
the former will do too much, the latter too little.
There would be a guard in the one case fearful of
doing injury, the confidence in the powers of the
animal might tend to overwork. With a very prom-

THE FIRST OF AUGUST.

The first of August is an important day in the
diary of a turfman. Following the Eastern prac-
tice, the prominent California stakes close on that
day, and the Fairs have generally adopted that
date for the entries to close in the trotting purses.
Between this and that time there will be many
questions asked, and as nearly as we can learn
there is a likelihood of favorable answers being
returned, as the horses are generally doing well.
So far the classification appears to be very satisfac-
tory, and there is a certainty of numerous entries.
As a majority of the Fair programmes are adver-
tised, owners and trainers can see what there is
before them. There is certainly quite a variety,
and it looks as though a horse which has any pre-
tensions can find a place which will snit him.

CROWDED OUT.

Proofs everywhere. There is an avalanche of
matter, every line of it timely, every paragraph
worthy of a place. Sixteen pages are a bagatelle.
Four times sixteen would be necessary to do jus-
tice; and were it not that we are deterr
start at a pace we feel confident of bett
other form would have been sent to press.

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July I,

ROWING.

The action of the Fourth of July Committee in appropri-
ating a small sum of money for a regatta at Long Bridge on
the National holiday, will do much to increase the public
interest in rowing. San Francisco should be preeminent in
aquatic sports, as the upportunities for amusement on the
water are numerous. For yachting, our magnificent bay
offers unrivaled attractions. During several months of the
year the most adventurous yachtman can enjoy the delights
of a half gale any afternoon his soul hankers for the excite- I
ment of scudding under reefed canvas. These stiff winds j
are not as acceptable to oarsmen as to the yachting fra-
ternity, but they are not violent or changeable enough to
prevent rowing in racing craft, or even to mar the sport. The
mornings are almost invariably beautiful. For four hours
in the forenoon the most timid oarsman can enjoy the pleas-
ures of a row on a sheet of water as bright as a mirror and
as smooth as a mill pond. The winds come up with the
regularity of clockwork, and blow in the same direction
with a conscientiousness that speaks volumes for the steadi-
ness of the clerk of the weather. During the afternoon gale
the sheltered water along the wharves offers a course of
three miles which is rarely so rough that an ordinary shell
twelve inches in beam can not go through it without much
discomfort to the occupant. In other parts of the world, is
it possible to do as much rowing in a year as on San Fran-
cisco Bay ? The sun never shines so fiercely that a
row is not possible and pleasant, and the rigors 6f
frost and ice are unknown. Except when a fierce south-
easter or icy norther lashes the tide into the semblance
of a sea, a moderately expert sculler can dance over
the bay in a light practice boat with safety and comfort.
For fully ten months in the year the bay is lit for
ordinary racing craft, and there do not occur more than
three weeks in the twelve months, when a resolute oarsman
would be compelled to take his exercise on land For some
inexplicable reason, however, regattas are generally held at
the time of the year least favorable to racing. The Fall is
by far the best season for rowing on San Francisco Bay.
In September the trade winds die away, and until the south-
easterly gales begin in Winter, the bay is generally as calm
as a duck pond. If the present custom of holding regattas
during the existence of the trade winds should prevail, a
modification in the class of boats used for racing would be
most desirable. These matters, however, generally accom-
modate themselves to circumstances, and already a class of
racing boats, designated as " barges," has established itself
in favor. The weatherly qualities of the barge makes it
available on any day during the Summer months, and in this
respect the rough boat is preferable to the fine shell, which
ofter makes the postponement of an important race neces-
sary. The wind never blows strong enough during the Sum-
mer to deter a barge, and crew from making the trip over the
stiff course from Long Bridge to the Boiling Mills, and to the
spectators the contest is just as interesting as if the crews
were in paper shells. Among scullers the same tendency to
rough boats is observed, and the "wherry" has become very
popular, and promises to become more so. The narrow rac-
ing shell may in time undergo the process of evolution, and
give place to a class of boats with more beam and less
length. On a fine morning a thirty pound single scull of
eleven or twelve inch beam may show to great advantage ;
but for every afternoon during sis months of the year, a
boat with a few inches more beam would lead her a merry
dance over the white caps.

♦

For the first time in some years we are to have a first-class
four-oar shell race. For this contest on the Fourth of July,
the South End, the Golden Gate, the Pioneer and the Ariel
Clubs have each entered a crew, and if they all come to the
line as promised a good race is sure to result. Four-oar
shell racing has gone out of fashion somewhat since the Pio-
neer Club won the McKinley Cup and the championship.
Toe St. George Club made a desperate attempt to revive the
sport, and died in the attempt. Since then the Pioneer
Club has had a monopoly of shell rowing, and has improved
the opportunity by keeping its boat where it could gather
dust and cobwebs. The yourger clubs have devoted much
of their energy to barge rasing, and with two of them the
contest on the Fourth will be a debut in fine boats. The Pio-
neer crew should win, as they have a really fine paper boat
that has done some fast work. It is very dubious, however,
if, even with this advantage, the Pioneers come first to the
stake. In their initial pulls they showed up very badly.
L. C. White, the sculler, is in the bow, and seems altogether
out of place there. The rig of the boat evidently disagrees
very badly with him, and he labors hard at the oar without
doing effective work. B. Crowley, at forward waist, has a
reprehensible habit of hooping his back, and nearly smiling
his knees with his chin every time he reaches for the stroke.
B. C. Lyne, at No. 3 seat, pulls a vigorous oar, but his style
differs from that of the two men in front of him. John
Sullivan, the sculler, is stroke oar, and pulls in good form,
but is out of place. The stroke seat is not his best posi-
tion. The crew is, therefore, anything but a strong one.
It needs a good deal of practice to become fast, aud not hav-
ing the opportunity to get it, must expect a hard race in
slow time. The Ariel four have had a few spins, and
though a lighter crew, do far better work than the Pioneer
men. Fred. Smith is stroke, and while not the loveliest in
the world, pulls hard, and does fully his share of the work.
Sam. Watkins, the sculler, is in the bow, aud steers well.
The crew is handicapped in boats, but in lumpy water will
make the Pioneer men row the whole distance. The Golden
Gate crew will use the paper shell formerly owned by the
St. George Club, but so far have not appeared in auything
hut their barge. If they show up to equal advantage iu the
paper boat they will be the strongest crew in the list, as the
South End men are also handicapped in a wooden boat of
unceitam age and speed.

regatta is, however, experienced and competent, and will
doubtless arrange matters to the best advantage for competi-
tors and spectators. The single scull race will be rowed
at 9 a. m., before the procession. All other races will
be rowed after the procession. For the single scull
race the possible entries are : Henry Peterson, John
Sullivan, Louis White, Denis Griffin, Sam Watkins and B.
Crowley. Petersou, of whom great things have Ions; been
expected, is regarded as the favorite, and it is iutende.l that
he will row the course nearly a minute faster than it has
ever before been rowed in a public trial. Out of such a
large field there ought to be some one to keep him company,
and there are several who fancy they can, even if the extra
minute is annihilated. In some respects Peterson's sculling
is very good, but he has a few very grave faults which will
tell against him when he meets a man with force enough to
rush him from the start, and stamina enough to row stroke
for stroke with him over the course. While he is not in
proper fix for a hard race, having been recently under the
doctor's care, Sullivan is also compartively untrained, and
Griffin has had insufficient practice aud will very likely find
himself outclassed in such company. The boy sculls in
better style than most of the Long Bridge men, but he lacks
the weight. With ten or fifteen pounds to help him over a
stiff course he would make a first class sculler, but it is very
doubtful if an oarsman of his inches cau get in the front rank.
Watkins will come to the post in better trim than any man
in the race, but will have a heavy contract on hand to keep
Peterson, White or Sullivan company. Samuel is a very
game and cool sculler, but he is troubled to a considerable
extent with the "slows," and when it comes to a contest of
good force and nerve pluck the fast man is very likely to
give the plucky one his wash. In speculations on sculling
matches one generally hears a great deal about the " game-
ness " of the race, but the result generally shows that pace
is the great desideratum. Any man can be game when he
finds himself drawing away from his opponent. Of course,
it is not denied that gameness is an essential qualification
for a sculler. A man who gets into his boat in fear and
trembling had better stay on shore; but so may he if his sole
reliance is on pluck. A good many game" men have tried
conclusions with Hanlon, but none of them have found that
rowing a stern chase was a profitable business.

other races at 12:30 p. m., or immediately after the proces-
sion. Judges, Captain Charles Nelson, Captain C. L. Ding-
ley, M. Price. Referee, Charles Tale. A band will furnish
music during the regatta.

YACHTING

Iu this Fourth of July regatta it looks as if some of the
scullers were arranging a fat contract for themselves, by en-
tering in several races. One man is booked for four races,
expecting, of course, that he will capture a few prizes. It is
respectfully suggested to the Committee of Arrangements
that, in the interest of rowing, the men who take part in
the first class single scull race be debarred from competition
in the wheny race. There are a number of young scullers
on the bay who would gladly enter for the wherry race, and
make a spirited contest if left to themselves, but who will
either form the tail end of a procession if pitted against old
scullers, or else will fail to come to the post. The Nautilus
Cluo ought to push forward two entries for the wherry race,
the Tritons and the Dolphins two or three, aud the Ariel,
Golden Gate and Pioneer Clubs four more. All these en-
tries would be genuine junior scullers, and a competition
between them would be lively and interestiag. The barge
race will bring the South End and Golden Gate crews into
rivalry once more. The Pioneer Club has a new barge
crew in training, with Captain Brannan stroke, Al Tobin
after waisl, T. Flynn forward waist, and Long bow. The
Club is rather badly off for fast barges, and unless the crew
can get a new boat before the Fourth, they will be shown
the way over the course. The Dolphin and Triton Clubs
will enter for the junior barge race, having an objection to
competing with professionals, which is not generally shared
by the other clubs. In fact, since the collapse of the Ama-
teur Bowing Association, the regard for amateur rules has
died out almost entirely, and among the better oarsmen it
would be hard to find one who has not rowed for a money
stake. It is somewhat significant, too, that the interest in
rowing has greatly increased since the dismemberment of
the Amateur Association. It would not be well to infer from
this that an amatenr association is undesirable. On the
contrary, it is most desirable, but its management mu*t be
intelligent or liberal, or it will defeat the good object of its
organization. The trouble with the Pacific Amateur Asso-
ciation was that its professed object was to taboo profes-
sional rowing, which was a grievous mistake, as there is no
antagonism between the men who row for money stakes and
those who row for mugs. The only thing necessary is to
keep them apart, and let each row in his own class, and by
such an arrangement advance and maintain the popularity
of a most admirable pastime.

The Fourth of July Begatta will commence at 9 a. m., and
the course will be from Long Bridge, ruumug south, oue mile
and return. The disadvantage of Long Bridge is that it offers
rrv pour accommodations for spectators, and if the wind
blows with all its accustomed vigor in the afternoon the less
enthusiastic admirers of aquatic sport will have their endur-
ance severely tested. The committee having charge of the

On the Standing of the Bowing Clubs on the Pacific
Coast we have received many questions, especially in re-
gard to the rules of all Eastern amateur rowing and athletic
clubs. We would respectfully refer all questioners to some
one of authority among the shells. So far as we can see,
there is no particular and geueral restriction enforced in re-
gard to the amateur standing of members of such clubs.
Well kuown professional athletes are unhesitatingly elected
to membership, and. after becoming members, are even en-
couraged to make matches for any amount of money, to be
rowed Sundays, without any hint of its being for a prize,
and pools and bets on the event are freely quoted several
days in advance. Amateurs who have been disqualified by
Athletic Associations should by all means join a Pacific
Coast Bowing Club.

THE LONG BBIDGE BEGATTA.

The Executive Body of the Fourth of July Com-
mittee has proposed the following programme for the
regatta on Tuesday next at Long Bridge;

First — Single shell race; first prize, $40; second, $"20.

Seccnd- -Wherry; first prize, $30; second, $15.

Third — Four-oared shell; first prize, $50.

Fourth — Four-oared shell, lapstreak; $30.

Fitth — Barge, for seniors; first prize, $10; second, s20.

Sixth — Burqe, for juniois; first prize, $30; second $15,

Seventh- Whitehall, double sculls, 19 feet; first prize,
$20; second, $1U.

Eighth — Ships' boats, not over 24 feet; first prize, $25;
second, $15.

Entries must be made at the rooms of the Committee, No.
235 Kearny street, not later than to-day, and are subject to
the following couditions:

If not more than two boats enter for any one race, there
shall be but one prize; and if only one entry, there shall be
no race.

The single scull race will take place at 9 a. m., and all

Mr. P. Lorillard's steam yacht, Badha, is credited with a
very high comparative speed. She has steamed seventeen
miles an hour, and yet it is the opinion of all hands on
board that what is in her has not been exhibited up to the
present time. Since she was launched she has had three
different propeller wheels, each of different types, and with
each one has her speed been improved. At present her
four-bladed screw, said to be an improvement on all former
ones, is of a type made on the Hudson Biver, but a Phila-
delphia firm are now making a screw propellor for her that
they claim will improve her speed. The steam yachting
fraternity are much interested in the matter

There are four new stsam yachts nearing completion in
New York.

The new keel schooner Varuna, built at Voak, Conn., by
G. L. Davoll, is 94 feet over all; 85 feet water line; 22 feet
6 inches beam; 10 feet deep, and 9 feet draught. She is
owned by Mr Geo. H. B. Hill, former owner of the Pros-
pero. No expense has been spared in construction or
outfit.

If anybody wants a fine, large, steel center-board, they
will find it up on the Petaluma flats. The only trouble is
the flats are wide and the board was not buoyed.

The sloop Elia, which was wrecked on Mare Island, a
couple of weeks ago, is being repaired at San Quentin.

The Yacht Ceucse. — The Yachts of the San Francisco
Yacht Club leave to-day on a cruise up river.

The following orders haye been issued by Commodore
Harrison:

Yachts of the S. F. Y. C. will assemble at Front street
wharf, previous to 2 p. m. on Saturday, July 1st, and at 2 p.
m. sharp, the preparatory gun will fire, and five minutes
later, the starting gun, when the fleet will get under way, and
proceed to Martinez, anchoring outside of the line of the
wharves.

On Sunday, at 11 a. m., the preparatory gun will fire, and
five minutes later, the startiDg gun, when the fleet will get
under way, and proceed to Antioch, making fast there along-
side of each other at the wharf.

On Monday, at 6 a. m., the preparatory gun will fire, and
five minutes later the starting gun, when yachts will get
under way and pi-oceed to Benieia, anchoring close to the
steamboat wharf.

On Tuesday, July 4th, at 8 a. m., the fleet will dress ship.
There will be a regatta while the fleet is at Benieia. At 2
p. m., the preparatory gun will fire, and five minutes later,
the starting gun, when yachts will get under way aud try
rate of sailing to San Franeisco.

On May 17, the steam yacht "Boadicea" was launched
from the works of Messrs. John Elder & Co., on the Clyde,
for the head of the firm, Mr. William Pearce. The new
yacht is 180 feet in length, 24 ieet 2 inches beam, and 13
feet 11 inches deep (moulded), with a yacht measurement
tonnage of 4.46. The new yacht, which is expected to be
propelled at the rate of 15 knots per hour, is built of steel,
and her engines are of the most recently improved type,
having cylinders of 23 inches and 48 inches diameter by 2
feet 6 inches stroke, to indicate 600 horse-power. The
boiler is to carry 110 lb. pressure, and is constructed with a
shell of the best soft steel and corrugated furnaces. The
proDeller is of manganese bronze.

The Whitewing has had an accident with her board. The
staple broke on the chain barrel and they lost the end of
the chain. The board was a new one, heavier than that of
the Chispa.

The Nellie will take Mr. Bowie, Mr. Harlow, Mr. Edgar,
and several friends to Santa Cruz. She will stay in Monterey
Bay about two weeks.

The sloop Nellie has gone on a three day's cruise up river.

Four gentlemen, three of them owners of yachts, have
purchased the residence on the beach road, in the rear of
the San Francisco Yacht Club at New Saucelito, and will fit
it up as a private club house.

There is talk of a new yacht club, to be called the " Cali-
fornia." There are to be no officers, and all the members
are to have their own way, each one bossing his own boat,
and having nothing to say about those of others; but, come
to thiuk of it, that is the way iu all clubs. It is difficult to
see the use of another yacht club in this bay, when the two
now in existence are far from being in strong financial con-
dition. There are a number of rich men belonging to them,
but they do not make, unfortunately, rich clubs. The clubs
own their houses and are out of debt, but when entertain-
ments are to be given, the club treasuries cannot be called
upon to any extent. Charges have to be made or subscrip-
tions given. With this condition of things, we think a third
club seems not only unnecessary but possibly dangerous to
the yachting interests of San Francisco.

The Fisherman's Begatta, at Benieia, promises to be an
aquatic eveut of considerable interest. Mr. John Eckley,
formerly Commodore of the San Francisco, who resides at
his farm on Carquinez Straits, was the originator of the idea,
and has done most in getting up the race and arranging the
details. There are some 8UU boats in the straits, bays and
rivers, engaged in salmon fishing, and it is thought that
from 150 to 200 of them will ente? the race. Of course,
there will be a great many collisions, and possibly, some
capsizes. So large a fleet under wjy will, however, make a
spectacle worth seeing. The race is comprised of boats en-
gaged iu salmon fishery, so it is, of course, nnt a "yachting"
event, but the yacht fleet will, on its return from Actioch,
remain a day in Carquinez Straits, aud the yachtsmen will
be on hand to see the fisherm m race.

MISTAKE.

The added money in the TVinters Stake is $300
in place of $500, as it appears in the advertisement.
The error came from using the old bill and over-
looking the change that was made at a late meeting
of the Trustees. At the same time the added
money in the Pacific Cup was reduced from $1,000
to $-00.

1882,

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THE RIFLE.

We are fortunate, indeed, in securing the valuable assist-
ance of Dr. E. H. Pardee in this department, and feel that
this addition to the force makes it invincible. Dr. Pardee
will extend his communications through several numbers,
showing the successive steps in progressing from the sling
and bow to the latest improvements which make so terrible
and effective a weapon ofthe modern rifle. There is not one
more capable, having continued practice and study, joining
field and target practice, and never suffering the most min-
ute point to escape.

There is a fascination in shooting which none but the ardent
sportsman can understand. Apart from the fierce excite-
ment in the pursuit of the larger species of game, there is
the satisfaction of excelling in target practice, and even the
mere "shooting at a rrark" alone, and with the stimulus of
excelling previous efforts, is a pleasure. The rifle plays an
important part in the sports of the Pacific Coast. The
grizzly and cinnamon bears, more to be feared than the
"man-eaters" of India, the California tiger, the panther,
the buffalo, elk, deer, antelope, &c, gain a field for the use
of the single bullet which no other country can equal. Cali-
fornia has developed talent at the butts which ranks with
the foremost of the world, and altogether the columns under
the caption of "The Kifle" will be of exceeding interest.

ANCIENT AND MODERN AEMS.

Mb. Editoe: — As we turn over the pages of ancient his-
tory, we find from the earliest ages of the world, a prone-
ness, a disposition of mankind, to disagree, which not only
holds good in the individual, but communities have risen
against communities, and nation against nation, resulting in
bloody war. While it is not in the province of this article
to speak of the causes of the sanguinary conflicts, it will be
but proper to speak of war as a science, and the ingenuity
of man to invent the most deadly instruments for the de-
struction of his fellow-men. Arms, therefore, may be re-
garded to mean every imaginable weapon that the ingenuity
of man could contrive both for defensive and offensive, for
"self-preservation" in all ages has been regarded "the first
law of nature." And the great study of the civil engineer,
is to invent some method in developing the ruling passion
to injure, slaughter and kill, while remaining himself in
comparative safety.

The first weapons that were recognized in the infancy of
the world were the "sling" and the "bow," which in those
primitive days were manipulated with such wonderful pre-
cision, and power, that large armies was decimated, until
the dieing and the dead, upon the battlefield in m«uy places
would be as thick as sardines in a box, and the earth satu-
rated and fertilized with human blood. The sling and bow
were the recognized weapons, for centuries, when the fertile
brain of some inventive genius introduced the battleax,the
spear, the sword, and javelins, as auxiliaries to the sling
and bow, and were used with terrible slaughter in close en-
gagements.

The biblical account of the tragical death of Goliath,
with a stone from the brook, only proves that David was a
"dead shot," and that Goliath had nnderated the ability of
the young chieftain bay, in the art and science of trajector ,
ies as practiced in those antiquated days.

From authentic and reliable sources we are led to be-
lieve that an immense force was given to the stone from the
sling, and with a precision that to ns appears almost incred-
ible, and can only be equaled or excelled by our system of
modern gunnery. Leaden balls were used as projectiles,
and the account given by Seneca of their great velocity ap-
pears to be fabulous, for even with our modern gunnery no
theory has ever been advanced whereby the leaden missile is
melted by the atmospheric friction in its passage through
the air. And, I think, if the spirit of Seneca could be com-
municated with by some man of the present day who under-
stands the principles and laws of gunnery, he could be made
to see that his philosophy when in the flesh was false, and
would be glad to issue a contradiction of his former state-
ment, and say that no sling could impart sufficient power to
a leaden ball whereby its great force and velocity through
the atmosphere would cause it to become so heated by fric-
tion that it would fuse and melt.

The strongest advocates and the greatest experts in the
use of the sling is given to the Phoenicians, or tne inhabit-
ants of the Balaeric Islands, where it was regarded by all
classes and sexes one of the necessary accomplishments,
and their fame in the use of the sliug became universally
acknowledged, which grew up from a spirit of emulation
and assiduity m its use. The children of the Island, in the
sling days, were not allowed breakfast until they struck
their food, which was perched upon the top of a high pole,
with a stone from a sling. Like the man digging after the
woodchuck, he had to get him, as he had no meat for break-
fast. I will dismiss the sling by saying, like many men, it
outlived its usefulness, and the last account we have of it as
an instrument of war was in the Huguenot campaign in
1572.

The bow dates back in the dimness of the past to remote
antiquity, and the first account given of it may be found in
the 21st chapter of Genesis and 20th verse, when the ruler
in speaking of Ishmael, says: "And God was with the
lad, and he grew and dwelt in the wilderness, and he became
an archer."

History tells us some remarkable and almost incredible
stories regarding the abilities of the bygone expert archers.
And not being very credulous myself, I must confess I feel
a little sensitive about taking the dose, though I am free to
admit that the general shape and contour of the arrow is
much better fitted to pass through the asmosphere with less
resistance than the old spherical ball ; but with all that ad-
vantage, when we compare the power of a man's arm to
that of the expansive power of gas produced from the com-
bustion of gunpowder, the argument is like the handle of a
jug, all on one side. And in some future article I will en-
deavor to give the power and quantity of gas generated
from one hundred grams of rifle powder ; the result of which
will be almost incredible to those who have never given the
subject thought and attention. History is prolific with Bo-
man and Grecian authority in giving detailed accounts of
this little engine of war, which, if true (and who can doubt
history; the battles fought during the existence of the Eo-
man Bepuclic were more sanguinary aud bloody than those

fought with our more modern implements of war. But when
history tells me that battles have been fought with the cross-
bow at 700 yards, I must confess that our archery clubs here
are but lillilputians in their feeble attempt to cope with the
brown-arm, scar-worn veteran of the bow one thousand
years ago.

(To be continued.]

SNAP SHOOTING.

About three years ago, Colonel Horace Fletcher, of San
Francisco, published a pamphlet of about forly pages, en-
titled "The A B C of Snap Shooting," in which the author
advocated a method of practice with rifles of 22-caliber at
moving globes, as the simplest, quickest and most economi-
cal method of acquiring proficiency in shooting.

The "A B C" met with immediate favor with the most
practical shots in this country and Europe, where it went,
particularly the officers of the Regular Army; and the United
States Cartridge Company acquired the right of publication
and distributed thousands of copies gratuitously.

Numbers of examples of splendid results from this prac-
tice having come to our knowledge, we propose to devote
space occasionally to notice of this tranch of sport.

Col. Fletcher has promised contributions on the subject,
which will be valuable to those interested in learning to
shoot.

An English gentleman who has lived in Germany much of
his life, and who won no less than a dozen first prizes at
different rifle meetings in Germany, Aastria and Switzerland
last season, in two of which more than eight thousand rifle-
men competed, writes to say, that all his skill with both
rifle and pistol was acquired in two seasons by following the
course prescribed by Col. Fletcher in the "A B C," and he
expresses the opinion that his acquisition of skill was due
to the method, and not to the man, because, at beginning, he
was as clumsy as possible for any one to be.

There is undoubtedly a one-two-three method of practice
which is applicable to shooting, as there is to everything
else, and which, if followed as prescribed, will unravel the
difficulty of learning as easily as the practice of the scales in
music will take the kinks out of clumsy fingers.

Perfect acquaintance and sympathy is necessary between
the gun, muscles and eye, which can be acquired in one-
tenth the time, and at one-tenth the expense, by using the
minimum caliber of rifle in a systematic manner.

We would be very glad to receive communications from
gentlemen who practice snap shooting with the rifle.

Deer shooting, to-day, marks the opening of the deer
shooting season, and many an enthusiastic hunter, spread
before his camp-fire built on mountain sides, anxiously
awaited last night the coming of dawn. Deer this year are
plentiful throughout the State, and residents of few cities in
the world possess such opportunities as San Franciscans to
enjoy the pleasures of deer hunting without the loss of much
time. A four-hours' ride from this city will take them to
ground where the game can be had.

Deer are quite plenty on the hills near Pescadero, San
Mateo County, and as soon as the season opens hunters hope
for big hauls of fine game. A farmer saw a band of five deer
in his grain field a few evenings ago.

TRAP AM) WEfG.

THE ALAMEDA CLUB.
The muster of the Alameda County Sportsman's Club at
Bird's Point, on Saturday last, was not so large in numbers
a3 had been generally expected. The chief event was the
match at 10 birds, 21 yards rise, State Sportman's Associa-
tion rules, in which the high wind and the good flyers so
bothered the shooters that on the average the birds beat the

guns. Following is the score:

A. W. Havens 1 ~0

W. W. Haskell 1 1

R. E. Bell 0 0

J. G. Edwards 0 0

Wm. Mortimer 1 0

C. Tuttle y.. 0 n

Homer Fritch . /. 1

West 0

Mayhew 0

10 10 10 1

1—5
1—6
0—4

0 0 0 1111 1—5
1110 0 0 0 1—5
11-01111 0—7
0 1110 10 0—6
wdn
1 1—7

1 1 1 1 -*t> 0 0
110 1110

'Died out of bounds.

There being a tie between Messrs. Tuttle and Mayhew,
they shot off at five singles, and the former gentleman was
the victor, killing three out of the five. There was then a
five-bird match at 26 yards, in which Mr. Havens was the
winner by a clean score, and this was followed by two other
matches on the same terms, in which Messrs. Adams and
Galindo divided the honors. There were some speculative
matches shot between individual members, and some contests
on the freeze out principle, and it was only when darkness set
in that the fire irons were relegated to their cases, and the
members and visitors returned to their homes.

THE CALIFORNIA CLUB.
On Sunday last there was a contest for the several tro-
phies of this club, represented by three medals. There were
thirteen entries, and, as will be seen, the shooting was close
and exciting to the finish. The conditions were twelve birds
at twenty-one yards rise, under the California Club rules,
and the score was as follows:

J. Burns l

D. Berwick 1

R. Ellon 1

Dr. Hays 1

J. H. Jellett 1

F. Loean 1

ti. £. Knowles 0

T. A. Pearson ..../. 1

P. J. Walsh / 1

O. B. Bogart ...1

(.;. W. W. Roche 1

ut. Chisuioie 1

C. Robinson , 1

1101110—9
111010 1—9
111110 1—10
1101110—9
101001 1—9
1110100— G
11011101111—9
1111110111 1—11
10010110100— G
1011111100 1—9
1 1 1 -0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1— 11

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

1

0

1

I

1

0

1

1

1

1

]

1

0

0

0

1

1110

0

i -o

111 1—10

'Died out of bounds.

A match of four doubles was next shot, with the follow-
ing result :

Dr. Hays..: 10 11 10 10—5

Jellett 10 00 11 11— i

Robinson 11 11 01 11—7

Piurson 01 10 11 11—6

Precht 11 10 11 11—7

Walsh 11 11 11 01—7

Bogart 11 00 11 10—5

Obismore 11 11 11 H— 8

Locan 10 00 11 10—4

Weeks 11 11 U 11—8

Dr. Chismore and T. "Weeks divided first and second mo-
ney, the ties on seven kills taking the fragments.

A match at six birds for three prizes— $32 50, $19 50
and $13 — followed. J. A. A. Eobinson and P. Welch di-
vided first and second money, and Eoche and C. Eobinson
divided third.

Several other matches followed, the shooting lasting un-
til daylight gave way. The best contested match was the
last one, at five birds. Hurlingham rules, resulting in clean
scores for all competitors, as follows:

Bogart | l ill 1—5

Roche l ill 1—5

Locan 1 ill 1—5

Precht 1 ill 1—5

Weeks 1 111 1—5

Walsh l ill 1—5

Pierson 1 1 1 I 1—5

Robinson 1 1 1 1 1—5

In the off-shoot at two birds four fell out, leaving the
contest between Messrs. Pierson and Eobinson, which re-
sulted in favor of Mr. Eobinson.

The Occidental Club held their first meeting at South San
Francisco, on Saturday. The match was at clay pigeons,
and terminated in a victory for P. J. Walsh, who scored 9
out of 12, thus winning the gold medal. F. Miller took
second prize, with a score of 8.

The Ligowsky Flying Clay Pigeon and Trap form an ex-
cellent substitute for pigeons, both in practice and in match
shooting. The trap is of very ingenious device, and the
pigeon is light pottery clay, weighing about 1% ounze,
which on being thrown by the spring, imitates exactly the
flight of that bird. There are many features in these imita-
tions that will recommend them to the popular favor, the
chief one being that it enables a person to become a crack
shot on the wing without the expensive nse of pigeons.
Pierce & Co., 1209 Broadway, Oakland, are the sole agents for
the Pacific Coast, and from them circulars, containing all
necessary information, can be obtained.

FISH.

Mr. Horace C. Ladd, of the W. TJ. Telegraph Co., is
about starting on a three weeks fishing trip to Gualala Eiver.

Last Sunday Messrs. Green and Sellers caught 525 trout
from the San Lorenzo creek, Santa Cruz county, Mr. Green
catching 300 of them.

On Sunday last, the Cyante creek, Santa Cruz county,
yielded a number of trout to aspiring anglers. Mr. Swan
caught 100, Mr. Marsh 37, Mr. Eeynolds 35, Mr. Sloane 85,
and Mr. Mastick S3.

Mr. Fred. A. "Walton, of Novarro Eiver, Mendocino
county, was in this city recently for a few days. Fred, is
acknowledged to be one of the best handlers of a rod on the
coast.

Mr. Fred. S. Butler, who used to be an enthusiastic angler,
has hung up his rod for several seasons past because the
fish he caught did not bend it enough. He wants pounds,
not ounces. "We all like big fish, but we cannot all wait,
like Fred, is doing, for them to grow.

A pair of gum boots and a rod do not make a fisherman,
though they make a good many we meet on the cars.

Eugene Gaylord and T. "W. Sigourney, of Nevada City,
have been up on a fishing excursion to Bowman's dam.

Wm. Magee and Mr. Johnson, while on a fishing trip on
the Mokelumne river, above West Point, saw a bear and
succeeded in killing it.

Several large carp were caught in Butte creek the other
day.

The Butte Record has reports of 16-inch trout having been
caught in two-inch streams. At that rate trout fishing
ought to be pretty good up in that region.

Some 1700 pounds of trout were shipped from Truckee to
San Francisco, one day last week. The trout were all from
Tahoe.

It does not follow that because a fly does well in a creek
on a certain day, the same fly will always answer there.
Lots of time is sometimes wasted trying to make trout take
flies they don't like. And a hard thing to coax is a trout.
After a man has tried an hour or two unsuccessfully it is
time to try a new color, and keep on experimenting until the
"killer" is found.

The case of S. P. Taylor, who was convicted of failure to
provide a fish ladder at his dam, in Paper Mill Creek, will
undoubtedly be appealed. It is hoped that the decision of
the lower Court will be sustained.

Governor Perkins, ex-Governor Booth, Hon B. B. Bed-
ding, President Eeed, of the State University, and James
McClatchy, editor of the Sacramento Bee, will spend the
Fourth of July fishing on the McClond Eiver.

W. "W. Taylor is rusticating at Lake Tahoe, but will soon
leave for his favorite fishing grounds, "Weber and Independ-
ence lakes. He sent fifty fish to this city on Monday last
from Tahoe. They ran from one-half to three pounds in
weight.

That enthusiastic fisherman, Bill Battams, has got a holi-
day at last — the first two weeks in over twenty years. True
to his instincts, he left for Weber and Independence lakes on
Saturday last.

Messrs. Green, Ziegler and Searles leave to-day for Sal-
mon Creek, Sonoma County, to remain until the fifth inst.
These same well-known fishermen took twenty-six fish
from this stream early in the season. The fish are reported
now as taking the fly readily, and affording royal sport.

The Los Gatos Creek, Santa Clara County, is well supplied
with fish this year, and of good size. Mr. Wilcox, Superin-
tendent of the San Jose Water Works, caught forty in a
morning's fishing, five of them averaging a pound each.
W. D. Tisdale, Cashier of the Farmer's and National Bank
of San Jose, caught fourteen pundsof the speckled beauties
in one day. J. C. Harvey, of San Jose, also caught one
hundred and thirty-one in one day's fishing. J. W. Ains-
worth, of San Francisco, who has been stopping at Alma
the past week fishing only for enough to supply his table,
averaged thirty a day, working the stream about two hours
each morning. The best part of the stream lies between
Wright's and Alma. The Los Gatos Creek is one of the
finest in the State, and easy of access. Its many ripple3,
fine holes and clear space for fly casting, invite the ardent
disciple of Izaak, as the train whirls him along its banks, to
streams more remote and less worthy of his attention.

That portion of the St. Helena Creek passing through
Pope Valley, Napa County, abounds with trout thi-
Some fine creels are reported to have been made b;
from St. Helena.

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July 1,

THE KEOEL.

FIELD DOGS IN CALIFORNIA.
A few years ago, when gold hunting was the leading pur-
suit in this State, few men cared for the pleasures of the
field. Mining was such an uncertain business, that most of
those who followed it demanded for recreation something in
the nature of gregarious hilarity. The race track, theaters
and saloons were resorted to most frequently for amuse-
ment. When commerce, agriculture, vine culture, fine
stock-raising and kindred industries began to assume re-
spectable proportions, a taste for field sports was more gene-
rally cultivated, until, I think, I am safe in saying that ten
sportsmen are afield now on any general holiday to where
there was one ten years ago.

"With the desire for field sports came the desire for the
best of field accoutrements, for Californians never like to be
outdone in anything they undertake, and they have to-day
probably as fine guns as the sportsmen of any other State.
Nest to the gun, in order of importance, comes the sports-
man's best and dearest friend, his dog.

I know that all sportsmen will agree with me when I say
that a day spent in upland shooting (and it is of this kind
that I shall speak) without a staunch, good-nosed dog,
would be very unsatisfactory and lonesome work. Upland
shooting requires more physical exertion than any other
sort, and for that reason is to be most recommended to
gentlemen following sedentary pursuits; it also requires
more skill in both master and dog.

Let me say to any young sportsman who is going to hunt
quail, and that is the neplus ultra of hunting, that he had
better not waste time and money breaking or having broke a
cold blooded dog. I tell you, it requires the stamina and
courage of the blue blood to travel for eight or ten hours on
a hot September day.

There are two breeds of dogs, viz: the setter and pointer,
which, if pure bied, may be depended on to stand up to the
rack if in condition.

Of the two breeds I prefer the former, although the lattea
requires the least water when hunting.

There are three prominent breeds of setters, which I will
name, as I think, in the order of their merits — the English,
Irish and Gordon, or Scotch setter.

I prefer the setter to the pointer for the reason that the
former has far more dash, style, generally more speed, end
is much more affectionate.

If one wants to take a day at fowl or snipe shooting, the
setter is better fitted by Nature to 6taud the water, though
he should never be used to any great extent in the water, as
that will give him rheumatism and other diseases. If the
sportsman hunts most of the time for water fowl, the best
dog for him is an Irish water spaniel.

In a country where game is extremely abundant, a person
would probably get as large a bag without as with a dog, but,
sincerely, I would sooner kill one bird from a staunch,
handsanie "point" than to fire into a flock and kill a dozen.
I don't think that there is anything that equals in point of
beauty, barring a beautiful woman and a thoroughbred horse,
a handsome setter pointing. No artist that ever lived can
reproduce the expression, poise and attitude of the animal.
I have seen sketches by artists of world-wide reputations,
and I have never yet seen one that did half justice to the
subject. I have seen men tremble all over with excitement
on seeing a dog on point, and be so pleased and carried
away with pleasure at this evidence of breeding and nose
that they could almost hug their pet.

"We in this State are fast acquiring a fine lot of thorough-
bred field dogs, and that is the only sort (thoroughbred) a
gentleman should own of any breed. It don't cost any more
to feed such a one than it does to feed a cur.

It may cost from twenty to fifty dollars to secure a fine
puppy, but after you once own a thoroughbred, my word for
it, you will never waste time on a mongrel.

"When I say thoroughbred, I don't mean a dog said to be
by somebody's dog out of somebody else's bitch, and above
all things, deliver me from a dog that has been "stolen from
off an English ship." That dog is ubiquitous, he is a dog of
fabulous imaginary value, he is possibly descended from
Royal ancestors; covered with canine glory, but I prefer to
patronize some reputable dog breeder, pay a good price for
a dog whose pedigree is unquestioned, break him myself,
for that is not a herculean task, but, on the contrary, to me
a pleasure, so that when I go to the field I know I have a
companion who is intelligent and "game," who will stay by
me from sun to sun, and do his part in making the day
pleasant and securing a fair bag of game.

It is not generally known outside of a small coterie that
the breeding of sporting dogs has become a scientific busi-
Dess. Nor is it generally known that large sums of money
are invested in kennels of dogs.

Mr. A. H. Moore, of Philadelphia, has in the neighbor-
hood of twenty thousand dollars so invested, and the follow-
ing gentlemen have from two to ten thousand dollars laid
out in similar enterprises: J. C. Goodcell, Brooklyn, N. Y.;
Mr. Snellenburg, New Brighton, Penn.; J. C. Higgins,
"Wilmington, Del.; John Bolus, Wooster, Ohio, and G. "W.
Campbell, Tennessee. The St. Louis Kennel Club, com-
posed of wealthy gentlemen, residents of that city, have dis-
banded, the members retaining such dogs as they desired
for their own use and disposing of the rest. They imported
from England at least ten thousand dollars' worth of pointers.
"Faust," who stood at the head of their stud, cost $1,500.
Their other stud dog, Bow, cost $900. Mr. Goodcell re-
fused $1,000 for his Llewellin setter puppy, Plantagenet,
14 months old, after he had run in the Eastern Field Trials
last fall. Countess Bear, the dam of Mr. Llewellin:s cracks,
Dashing Bondhu, Dashing Beauty and Burgas Dashing Ber-
wyn, was imported to this country from Mr. Llewellin's
kennels in England by the Montview K. Club. When that
association dissolved she was advertised for sale at $750, aud
as soon as Mr. Llewellin received that information he cabled
across the Atlantic and claimed her at that price. He has
since taken her back to England to add more bench and
field prize winners to the long list already produced by the
incomparable strain of setters that bear his name. This
same gentlemen paid $1,650 for Dash II, the sire of the
three pups I named from Countess Bear. He also refused

Mr. Moore's offer of $3,750 for his great winner Count
Wind'em. Nor is it generally known what rich stakes are
contended for in the Eastern States every year at field trials.
Mr. Sanborn's Llewellin setter Count Noble, by Count
Wind'em out of Nora, won first, S435, and Daisy Laversack
second, $290, in the Derby of 18S0, at Yincennes, Ind.

You see, dear reader, that dogs cost and represent money,
and when a gentleman who owns a fine bitch and has paid,
possibly $50, to have her warded to a suitable mate, charges
a reasonable price for her puppies, don't elevate your nose
in a contemptuous manner and say, "Nice fellow; wants
money for a dog!" for dog-breeding is just as honorable
and becomes any gentleman just as much as horse or cattle
breeding, aud I apprehend that no one would think of going
to Governor Stanford, or any other breeder, and asking him
to give them a colt, or a calf, as the case might be. I have
heard some talk of a Bench Show in San Francisco this fall,
and hope that one will be held and conducted so as to make
it a success.

The Gilroy Rod and Gun Club are going to hold a Field
Trial in October, and have selected grounds near that place
for it. A number of owners of good dogs throughout the
State object to meeting the Gilroy dogs right at home, and
Folsom and Vaeaville have been suggested as better places.
I think Folsom the best place that could be selected, and if
the Gilroy Club cannot be induced to change the location
of their trials I suggest that the Folsom Sportsman's Club
hold a Field Trial there any way. I think they could count
on twenty entries at least. Let those interested iu these
matters come forward and through your columns give ex-
pression to their opinions. C. N. Post.

Sacramento, June 25, 1882.

COURSING IN CALIFORNIA.

Before many years have elapsed, coursing is destined to
hold a rank second to none among the field sports of Cali-
fornia. One of the most ancient of all pastimes, and the
especial sport of Greece and Rome, it has vastly improved
both in practice and popularity, until to-day it is chief
among all the field sports in England and Ireland. In the
second century of the Christian era Arrian published a de-
fense of coursing. Oppian, in the Cynegeticus, attributes
to Pollux the practice of the chase with dogs about 200 years
after the Levitical law was made. A greyhound was the
especial pet and inseparable companion of Alcibiades. Alex-
ander the Great built a city iu honor of a greyhound, and
the Emperor Hadrian declared solemn'rites and sacrifices to
another for his endurance and sagacity. The celeres, the
dogs of speed, as greyhounds of all kinds were classed in
contradistinction to the pugnaces (fighting) and sagaces
(intelligent), who used cunning to capture their prey, were
originally from the Celtic nations. The vertragi, canes celeres,
or dogs that hunted by sight alone, are spoken of by Zeno-
phon as Celtic novelties, just introduced into Greece. So it
may fairly be presumed that the earlier greyhounds possessed
nose, as well as sight and speed. It is not the intention of
this article to enter further into the ancient history of the
greyhound, and the above facts are simply given to show
that the oldest sports are popular to-day, and that coursing,
like horse racing, is as ancient as it is popular. The modi-
fications made in the sport since it was first made a pastime
instead of an ignorant savage's means of obtaining food, are
but few and extremely simple. The early Norman kings
found the greyhound in England, and used him for their
sport. The race between the dog and his quarry was all the
sport they needed, until at last a rivalry sprang up between
gentlemen as to who owned the gamest and fleetest dog,
and some rude rules to guide the judges were first in-
troduced. These prevailed, with more or less local altera-
tions, until the reign of Queen Elizabeth, when good old
Thomas, Duke of Norfolk, at the special request of the vir-
gin Queen, drew up a set of rules for the better determina-
tion of coursing matches. These rules, with some very
trifling additional rules respecting nominations for states,
are precisely the same as are in vogue to-day, and control
the great match for the Waterloo Cup, as well asall coursing
matches in England, Australia and Ca ifornia. On all the
vast Continent of America, in all parts of which hare or
jack rabbits are plentiful and coursing grounds unexcelled,
the State of California alone possesses coursing clubs, and
here alone is the sport of coursing carried on.

Officers stationed at the Presidio have from time to time
taken a few greyhounds from this State to the great north-
western plains, but no further attempt has ever been made
to introduce this noble sport east of the Sierra Nevadas.
General Custer got his celebrated greyhound from Captain
Lord, who, when stationed here, procured a brace of pups
from Tom Tunstead, one of the most active members of the
old Pioneer Club. Of the original founders of the sport of
coursing in California, where it has from the very first been
carried out according to rule, but few are left. Prominent
among them is Clem Dixon, by no means young in years,
but a very boy for sport and his love for the unrestrained
fun of a meet in the country. Clem may fairly be said to be
the father of coursing in America, being the first man who
ever slipped a pair of dogs and judged a race in the State of
California. What the sport is here to-day, is more owing
to the enthusiastic efforts of Clem Dixon than of any other
man.

By purchase and importation, he, with others, has im-
proved the breed of greyhounds in this State until they
axe not only the equal of any in the world, but are superior
in point of bottom and endurance to any that can be brought
from the British Isles. Since the importation of Franklin's
old blue dog Speculation — a winner in several English
matches — by Captain Bingham, no dog has been brought to
this eoast capable of improving the breed, or in any way
■ excelling the dogs already here. When Speculation arrived,
a new strain was needed to mix with the blood of Under-
writer, Factor, Cartwright, Thornhill and Jones, who were
then dominating all the kennels in the State. Hy good for-
tune Speculation was just the needed cross, and to-day
every coursing-match shows one or more winners who trace
their lineage back to the old blue dog. To tell of the past
and gone glories of California coursing matches at Merced,
and Livermore, aud Bantas, and Ellis, and Benicia, and
Sacramento, and Stockton, and Folsom, would fill a paper
as large as a blanket and haviug as many pages as Webster's
Dictionary. It warms one's heart and makes one long for
the cool days of early winter, when the dogs will once
more wake up the lazy shepherds on the Ruy Bias, to
call to mind the fearful leap of Quicksilver, the like
of which was never made before or since by any
animal, the three successive victories of Tom Tomstead's
pet Minnehaha, and her final defeat by Ruler. How the
writer's hand trembles, and his blood grows turgid with in-

dignation when he calls to mind the sad fate of the three
times victor, by poison administered by a callous beast in
human shape, whom it were base and fulsome flattery to
call a mangey cur, and upon whose ignoble head may the
scorching curses of all good sportsmen rest. It makes one
long for the leash once more when he thinks of the deeda
of Kitty Clover, Jemima, the lordly Monarch, Paul Jones,
Pride of the Canyon and her son, Chief of the Canyon, old
Thornhill, Master Joe, and a hundred others whose names
do not as readily come to mind. The game ot that plucky
son of California, McGrath, who, less than two years ago,
lay down to die of exhaustion on the plains of Merced, be-
side the hare whose speed had cost him his life, is a theme
better fitted for the poet or novelist than for the prosaic
writer on sports, who occasionally contributes to the papers.
Coursing in California is not confined to any particular
spot or section. It is becoming general, owing to the efforts
of the several clubs, whose membership rolls include most of
the ardent coursers iu the State, Six years ago there was
only one club worth mentioning — the Pioneer Club — now
there are many.

The Pacific Coast Coursing Club is really an offshoot from
the old Pioneer Club, and was formed by a few gentlemen
who left the parent organization because they thought it
was not sufficiently progressive. At the time of its organiza-
tion the club decided that all the matches held under its
auspices should be decided by three judges, and has en-
forced this rule fiver since. In this respect the club is
unique, for the law all over the world is one judge, and only
one. The members of the club find that the rule works
well, and so far have shown no disposition to go back to the
old plan of letting one judge decide the matches.

Next in age, though by no means second to any other in
strength and importance, is the California Coursing Club,
formed last year. This young organization has shown a
surprising amount of life and vigor, and bids fair to out-
strip its older competitors unless they bestir themselves.

The youngest club in the city is the Occidental Coursing
Association, which owes its existence to the efforts of D. L.
Levy.

Outside of San Francisco, the Capital Coursing Club, of
Sacramento, is the oldest organization devoted to the noble
sport of coursing.

The Stockton Coursing Club comes next, while the Fol-
som Club, Willows Coursing Club, San Jose Club, Alameda
Club, Santa Rosa Club, Winters Club, Gait Club and several
others are about coequal in the date of formation.

All of the San Francisco clubs hold an open meeting in
the Spring of the year, generally at Merced, and a club
meeting, for members' dogs only, in the Fall. Generally from
twenty-four to thirty-two is the size of the stake, and tha
prizes run for, about $200 in money and plate. These
matches are generally attended by several hundred people,
in spite of the distance .froni home at which they are held.
They have been so often described that little need be said
about them here. The plains of Merced cannot be equalled
as a coursing ground by any place in the world. This
phrase may seem vain and meaningless, but is in strict ac-
cordance with the truth. The \vriter has seen the flats at
Altcar and the pen at Plumpton, as well as the best known
coursing grounds in Australia, and has never seen a place
where both hare, dogs and spectators, had so good a show as
at Merced.

In a future number the present state of California kennels
and the records of a few of the old heroes of the leash will
be spoken of.

THAT COURSING TOURNAMENT.

The Occidental Coursing Association, by Mr. D. L. Levy,
advertises a "grand coursing tournament, to take place at
the Half Mile Track, on July 2d and 3d." The circular
speaks of England's choicest sport being brought to the
doors of the people, and mentions the fact that a number
of trapped hares have been procured from the plains of Au-
burn and Merced. It also announces that the great Baron
Waldken and Tampetewill compete for $500 a side. There
are so many things about this so-called tournament which do
not commend it to the esteem of sportsmen, that we had
almost decided to let the affair go by default, and merely
state that it would simply be a miserable travesty upon the
sport which it pretended to represent. It occurs to us, how-
ever, that the non-sporting reporters of the daily press,
who, with few exceptions, are not familiar with coursing, will
not be likely to put the affair in its true light, and that to
prevent people from gaining an incorrect idea of a noble
sport, it is our duty to go more fully into the matter. The
projector of the enterprise may be, and doubtless is, desirous
of providing the public with a certain amount of amuse-
ment in exchange for the gate money he will receive, but it
is utterly impossible for him to keep his word and show the
public a coursing match. Again, the matcn between Baron
Waldken and Tampete is not a bona fide affair, in
that the stake is not put up as alleged, and further,
no man not an idiot would back a dog in the
condition in which Waldken appears on the streets
for 500 cents, let alone 500 dollars. This match is regarded
by all coursing men as simply a bait to catch spectators,
and they object vigorously to have the sport they admire
burlesqued by one who does not understand the difference
between a I'wrench" and a "turn." Trapped hare will
not and cannot run, and Mr. Levy will find that the dogs
entered, poor in condition, as they all will be, will gobble up
his Auburn and Merced hares as quickly ab they would as
many cotton-tail rabbits. Even if the hares would run," the
confined limits of the race track are dangerous to the dogs
and death to the hares, who should at least be accorded
what every sportsman gives his game— a chance for its life.
If Mr. Levy called his affair a hare-killing match and
took down that sign about a match for $500 a side, the mat-
ter weuld concern no one but the public, who paid to see it,
and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
but so long as he has chosen to dignify it with the name of
a sport that it only burlesques, it becomes our unpleasant
tssk to protect the sport of coursing from the disgrace
about to be thrust upon it.

♦

CLEVELAND BENCH SHOW.
Cleveland has just closed its first dog show, held under
the auspices of the Cleveland Bench Show Association, so
San Francisco dog fanciers can proudly point to the fact
that in the matter of dog shows this city is five long years
ahead of the city of Cleveland. The Cleveland Bench Show
was a grand success financially, in which respect it came
out a trifle ahead of those held in this city. Eight thousand
persons paid admissiou during the week the show was open.
The show was managed by Charles Lincoln, the Secretary

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of the "Westminster Kennel Club, and in spite of his good
sense and tact, left behind the usual amount of heart-burn-
ing and kicking on the part of the losers. Setters were
■well represented, as were also most of the different types of
field dogs, but in the fancy classes, in which this city excels,
Cleveland made but a poor showing. The greyhounds
were poorly represented and few in number, and the same
may be said of the mastiffs, St. Bernards, Newfoundlands,
collies and bull dogs. The show of toy terriers was also
poor and small. A Mexican hairless dog which won the first
prize in the miscellaneous class at the last San Francisco
dog show, obtained a precisely similar honor at Cleveland.

LAYESACKS AND LLEWELLINS.
The verbal fight between the champions of the Laverack
and Llewellin setters is raging with great force in the East
and in England. Llewellin, Arnold, Burgess, E. A. Herz-
berg and a dozen other well posted gentlemen, are now in
the fight, and fairly fill the sporting papers with arguments
and assertions. The question of field qualities is an im-
portant point, and if some of the readers of the Beeedee
will favor us with their experience of the relative work done
by these two breeds in this State, valuable information will
be added to the large fund already gathered by this discus-

ANSWEES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Under this head will be found replies to all questions that may be asked of
the Kennel Editor in relation to breeking, breaking, or entering dogs, faeding
or curing them of any ordinary disease. Correspondents must state plainly
what are the peculiar symptoms of the malady for which they need advice, and.
in all cases, especially when desiring to know the best way to correct a dog of a
fault, must be careful |to state the age and sex. No answers will be sent by
mail, and all questions must be marked Kennel— Editor Weekly Breeder
A3JD Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal.

A few questions have already been received, to which answers will be found
below.

George, San Jose.— Sore and inflamed feet, if neglected, are liable to
lame a dog: for life. Cure : Physic ; stop all salted meat ; keep the dog
well bedded, and do not require bim to move out for his food. Bathe the
feet with warm water and poultice with linseed meal twice a day. If any
pus collects about the claws, the sacs should be carefully lanced and friar's
balsam applied to the openiDg. When tbe feet are healed, the claws will be
found an undue length for lack of wear. They should be cut down with
strong shears or nippers. Always use coo.ing remedies ; never salt water,
pickle or brine, as the latter only increase the inflammation and aggravate
the disease. The cause is over-work on hard rough ground, neglect, drib
and over feeding.

C. F., San Francisco. — No case of rabies has ever yet been heard of in
the State of California. Cats and other animals are sometimes afflicted
with rabies in England and in the Eastern States. The disease is liable to
be imported here at any time. Statistics prove that only about one m
thirty persons bittan by rabid dogs suffer fatal consequences. As an
actual fact, rabies is an extremely scarce and rare disease, and frequently
the symptoms of poisoning are mistaken fur rabies. In nearly twenty-
five years experience with dogs, seventeen of which were spent in Eng-
land, the writer has only seen one genuine case of rabies, though he has
seen fifty dogs slaughtered under the supposition that they had hydro-
phobia, when the fact is they had nothing or the kind.

H. J. W., San Francisco-— Mix. Areca, freshly powdered, is thought
to be a specific cure for alL except tape worms, and will remove even them
in many cases.

BICYCLING.

THE STAGE.

This most exhilarating amusement, although of but recent
date in its present improved form, has grown with such ra-
pidity, that it fairly overshadows all other athletic sports.
The reason is apparent in the ease with which it is mastered,
and the large proportionate return, in speed and distance
traversed, for the comparatively small outlay of strength.
The ease of motion, consciousness of power, and the perfect
independence of the rider, render it a most fascinating
sport to those who have the patience to master it, and aie
not too indolent or old for any moderate exertion. For its
best enjoyment a perfectly smooth road, like that of a park,
may be considered essential, although it may be questioned
if the monotony would not in time tire the rider more than
a variety of hill and dale, with occasional irregularities, re-
quiring greater watchfulness.

So much has been written about it, that it is hardly neces-
sary now to go into its history at length. Suffice it to say
that, from the clumsy device of a hundred years ago, having
two slow wheels, united by a perch, with a saddle, upon
which the operator could sit and propel himself by striking
hid feet against the ground at intervals, the development
has been gradual. The addition of cranks to the driving
wheel, and the riveting of this wheel so that the machine
could be turned, was made in 1SB6 by a Frenchman, and
from this grew the velocipede of a dozen years ago. The
machine yet lacked something to tit it for outdoor use, and
again fell into disuse, but a few English mechanics saw in it
tho germ of a useful vehicle, and an important industry:
The enlarging of the front wheel and the reduction of the
rear one, the adoption of the suspension or spider wheel,
the use of hollow metal for the different parts, to produce
lightness and rigidity, and, perhaps, more than all else, the
application of the rubber tire, by which the greater part of
the vibration and unpleasant jar of the road are absorbed,
have finally accomplished the result, ana made the bicycle
a practical and a beautiful vehicle.

Any good, ordinary country road is suitable for a bicycle,
provided it is not so rough as to be disagreeable for riding
in any vehicle, or is not deep with loose sand or gravel. A
speed of from eight to twelve miles per hour is easily attain-
able, and may be kept up by a seasoned rider for hours.
Fifty miles inside of three hours, one hundred miles upon
an ordinary road in a little over seven hours, and two
hundred and twenty miles in twenty-four hours, have been
accomplished, while the number of riders who have ac-
complished one hundred miles and upwards in a day is
legion. It is estimated that 250, 0U0 bicycles are now in use
in England, 75,000 of which are used in London alone.

Everybody, as the saying goes, rides a bicycle in England,
and the Governments of both Fiance and England provide
them for the mail carriers, while, m some instances, the
Park policemen are also mounted. The number in use in
this country was estimated at upwards of 10,000 before this
season, but they are increasing so rapidly that it is difficult
to give the number with much accuracy.

A New York physician says: "If we could only get every
professional man, bank presidents, brokers and writers, and
the rest of the community, to patronize the bicycle, the ma-
jority of the doctors in New York would be given an indefi-
nite vacation. It is better than ball playing, swimming or
shooting, as no one runs the risk of being injured. The
coming man will ride the bicycle."

At the Crystal Palace Grounds, London, in the early part
of June, H. L. Curtis rode one mile in 2 min. 43 1-5 sec,
being the fastest on record by about 3 seconds.

There will be a number of interesting bicycle races on the
22d of July, upon the grounds of the Olympic Athletic Club
in Oakland.

" Caryswold,"_the drama in which Miss Ada "Ward made
her debut at the Baldwin Theatre, appears to have been
condensed from one of those curdling and pathetic stories
that Lave made the success of the London Journal and
other f am ous London penny periodicals. The plot, although
lacking in constructive sequence, is still quite interesting,
and at times rises to a high dramatic "plane, but the somber
incidents require more lighting up to make the play accept-
able, although it must be owned that the first scene, as de-
picted at the Baldwin, is one of the most lurid, sensational
effects ever produced in a theater. Miss Ada "Ward made
an immediate favorable impression, and her entrance was
greeted with a round of applause, that is so appreciated,
especially by those who make their first bow before a foreign
audience. Miss "Ward has many natural qualifications for
an actress, and they have eviuently been improved by care-
ful study in the modern English school. Endowed with a
winsome, mobile and expressive countenance, a well formed,
svelte and willowy figure, she is ever graceful and appro-
priate in gesture, and with a soft, well trained, melodious
voice, Miss Ward appears capable of occupying an impor-
tant niche in the society drama of the day. Naturally this
judgment will have to be ratified by future efforts that may
develop the strength and versatility with*which she is cred-
ited by the foreign press. " Caryswold" was very well
cast, and under the careful stage management of Dave
Belasco and with the excellent scenic effects by William
Porter, tbe drama met with a favorable reception and was
continued throughout the week to good business. Mr.
Colton played the principal part, a gentlemanly villain of
the deepest dye, in a somewhat too expressive manner, and
the remainder of the cast included Messrs. Grismer, Bradley
and Jennings, Miss Phebe Davis, Miss Lillie Owen, Belle
Gossman, and Miss Constance Murielle, the latter meeting
with a warm reception on her return from the East.

In regard to the future management of the Baldwin
Theatre, matters appear still to be involved in great doubt.
Finding that the theatre was let for intermediate dates,
thus preventing any continuity of action, Mr. Gus Frohman
retires from the management, but if he can make any satis-
factory arrangement, he will secure a lease and will engage
a good stock company, playing stars and small combinations.
Mr. Frohman has conducted the theater, during his short
regime, in a very liberal and efficient manner, and should he
resume the reins of management and secure proper attrac-
tions, he will be sure of meeting with liberal support. The
Rial "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Combination commences a week's
engagement on Monday next, and if successful at the usual
popular prices, the piece may remain on the boards for a
fortnight.

On the 17th we shall see the Hanlon-Leea in their
athletic and acrobatic absurdity, "Le Voyage en Suisse,"
but whether or not under the management of Tom Maguire,
remains to be seen. There is little doubt but that the
veteran secured a refusal of this theater for this date, but
it is said that he allowed the contract to run beyond the
specified time, and that it is thus annulled. Under what-
ever management they appear, it is to be hoped that the
terms will be such as to allow some margin of profit, and in
that case the Hanlon-Lees will be almost the first to break
the spell of ill-luck that, out=ide of "Uncle Tom," has at-
tended the combination system this season.

At the California, J. K. Emmet enters on the third and
last week of his engagement, which has not met with the suc-
cess tha. the undoubted merits of the star so well deserve.
There is not on the stage a more natural and sympathetic
actor than Emmet, but with his experience he surely might
have known that he could not secure in San Francisco
paving audiences, in one piece, to a three weeks' run. It
is this egregious error that causes so much theatrical sore-
headedness among stars and combinations on their return
to the East, when, ignoring the true cause of their lack of
success, they abuse San Francisco and its people and swear
ihey will never be caught here again. Not for one moment
alluding to J. K. Emmet, who will always be a favorite
here, there are certain stars and combinations whose ab-
sence will always be greatly preferred to their company in
this self same misguided city that is yet so appreciative of
true musical and dramatic talent.

At the Standard Theatre the amusing burlesque of "Our
Goblins," wdl be replaced this evening by a musical ab-
surdity entitled "My Brudder in-Law," in which it is said
that the Mitchell's Pleasure Party will strengthen the favor-
able impression they have created. Of its kind this is one
of the most talented and versatile troupes we have ever seen
on the road, and if opportunities are given in the new piece
it is sure that the comedians will avail themselves of the
advantage. There was some talk of their resuming their
old standpoint at the Bush Street Theater, which would
then pass under the management of William Emerson, but
the negouiatious to this effect, at this time of writing, have
not arrived at a satisfactory conclusion. In case of success
Mr. Emerson would devote the theater to light comedy,
burlesque and negro minstrelsy; and under his liberal and
experienced management the Bush Street would certainly
become one of the most popular establishments in the city.

The Gardens continue to be well patronized, and during
the coming week the attractions will be "The Yoltigeurs,"
by Robert Planquette, the composer of the "Bells of Corne-
ville" at the Tivoli, and a grand spectacular opera by John
Barnett, with the romantic title of "JBolia, or the Mountain
Sylph" at the Winter Garden. These are great holiday
cards.

Mile. Sara Berndhardt made her re-appeavance in Pa;is,
under the joint mantle of financial sympathy and of Figaro su-
pervision. It was a benefit tor Madame Cheret, the widow of
the most kindly and talented Parisian scenic artist, and
what with the great newspapers' puffs, and the many excellent
actors who volunteered their services, it was a monied and
artistic success. This was her first appearance in Paris
after breaking with the Theatre Francais, and fault, still

graver in Parisian eyes of getting married to Mr. Damala,
who possessed the aspirations of being a first-class actor
rather than a third-class broker in the Levant trade. The
most fabulous sums were paid for the stalls and boxes, the
total receipts amounting to some $12,000. The house was
crammed with the beauty, fashion and finance of the gay
capital, the play was "Camille" and when Bernhardt made
her appearance there was a subdued murmur of chilly im-
port, when a voice from the gallery interrupted her opening
lines with —

So-lac

La-v'la,

La-femme-a,

Damala,

which in a free translation means: "Here she is, "Whoop-la,
the wife of Damala." A tremor ran around the house, the
celebrated artiste faltered in her words, and at one moment
it seemed as if she would break down, but she rallied, and
after a well fought battle she re-conquered the suffrages of
that fickle constituency, and is now the reigning sensation of
Paris. Her husband was simply credited with a mild suc-
cess, due more to his good looks than to his good acting.

It appears that Mrs. Langtry will come to this country in
October, undei Henry Abbey's management Her repertoire.
as yet consist^of "She Stoops to Conquer," "The Unequal
Match," and "As You Like It." The Jerseys have always
commanded outrageous prices, but whatever the Jersey Lily
demands, for Abbey "There's millions in it."

Mis3 Jeffreys Lewis lately left for England, bat will re-
tarn early in August, to star in "La Belle Basse," which
drama, despite the almost general condemnation of the New
York critics, has proved to be a great popular success.
After stigmatizing it as a plagiarism, and an obscene pro-
duction unworthy of the first theater in America, it must be
rather obnoxious to these gentlemen to see the piece, in-
stead of "going to the dogs," run further into the dog days
of any regular season at Wallack's for the last decade. "La
Belle Russe" will be the great success of the coming season.

Max Freeman appears never to know when he is well off.
It is but a short time since he secured the position of Stage
Manager at the Union Square Theatre, with the privilege of
playing eccentric parts. This was a great step in the pro-
fession, but in a weak moment, at Boston, he undertook to
try Charles Thome's part in "The Banker's Daughter," and
thus imperilled the success of the Union Square Company.
This led to an angry discussion, and Max Freeman was re-
leased from his engagement, and now goes on the road to
play a character with a few lines, the waiter in the comedy
of "Divorcons." Such are the ups and downs of dramatic
life.

The Union Square Company will appear at the California
Theatre in the first week of August, and after playing their
usual repertoire, will produce "The Lights of London," with
a strong cast, new scenery and noyel effects, that made the
drama such a success last season in New York. Miss
Eleanor Carey comes as the leading lady, and as she is a
great favorite here, she will doubtless meet with a generous
and well-merited reception. Mr. de BeMUe also returns to
the scene of his former successes. Both these artists came
from the Australian Colonies, and made their first appear-
ance at the Baldwin, and they are now at the head of their
profession. It is probable that Miss Ada Ward will follow
suit, although if Mr. Gus Frohman should form a stock com-
pany, we should be pleased to see him secure this lady for
the leading position.

King Headly, a well known aspirant for Thespian and
Athletic renown, has branched off with the world of letters
sending to the N. Y. Clipper a very pretty and pathetic poem
entitled " A Broken Life " which was much admired. Un-
fortunately Mr. Willie Winter, some fifteen years since, was
seized with the same inspiration and told the story iu the
self same verse. King Headly is evidently as unreliable
in his lyric feet as he was with his pedal extremities in this
city.

Miss Bessie Darling announces her intention to star the
coming season in a drama entitled " A Perfidioas Woman,"
alleged to be founded on the same story that furnished the
main plot for " La Belle Russe." And, by the way, Amory
Sullivan and Miss Adeline Stanhope were recently enjoined
in the Vice-Chancellor's court from producing a drama en-
titled " A Beautiful Wretch " which was simply "Forget Me
Not," copies of which were sold openly iu this city at $25
each. At the time Miss Stanhope was making a success of
Stephanie in the English provinces.

Rossi recently appeared as King Lear, in London, sup-
ported by an English speaking company, and met with no
better success than when here. The critics pronounced it
an insult to English dramatic art. On subsequent nights
he played the fourth and fifth acts in English, and met with
a more cordial reception, but if the great tragedian's ver-
nacular was as strong and varied as when he poured forth
in regard to his broken engagements an avalanche of woes
and expletives in Manager Kelley's ears, the English public
were treated to a rare and artistic exhibition.

It is said that J. H. Haverly has the idea of incorporating
all his theatrical ventures into a joint stock company. This
is no startling innovation, as the London Alhambra, the
largest and handsomest music hall in the world, has for
years been conducted on this principle, and efficient man-
agement has made good returns on the investment. But
the difficulty is to find the managers who combine the quali-
ties of prudence, enterprise, energy, judgment and liberality.
They who possess such attributes generally elect "to paddle
their own canoe," and not to be at the beck of every dis-
gruntled stockholder. We think the project will not prove
a success.

James O'Neill recently produced a new drama at Chicago
entitled "The Two Brothers"- and the play was another
failure to be added to the many dramatic disasters registered
so early in this season. O'Neill will star during the next
campaign with Mr. John Malone ns his leading man. The
latter gentleman is said to bo rapidly improving iu his newly
adopted profession.

Miss Constance Murielle made quite a hit as Mrs. Blythe
in " The Colonel " in the Eastern and Canadian tour of that
excentric play. This is no surprise as the lady possesses
the dash, vim, grace and pleasing face that are requisite for
the charming foil to the female aesthetic crauks.
the large cities " The Colonel " has not scored a gr
cess.

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July 1,

[FOB THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN.]

OUT-DOOR GAMES.

The surest of all natural prophylactics is active exercise
in the open air. This being an admitted fact, the nest con-
sideration is how to invite and encourage it. It is said that
air is a part of our daily food, and a most important part.
The purity of our blood depends greatly on the quality of
the air we breathe. Now if a person be confined to the
counting-room or workshop all day, and returning to his or
her home at evening to spend the time until the hour of
retiring for the night, in an ill ventilated dwelling or close
room, as do a majority of both old and young, we may
naturally look for precisely what we get, viz: an aggregation
of diseases, and as a restorative the sagacious adopt the
panacea prescribed by some sensible and good friend —
exercise in the open air and an indulgence in some healthful
and invigorating out-door game.

It has been said by a writer in the Medical Review that
out door life is both a remedy and a prevention of all known
disorders of the respiratory organs; consumption, in all but
its last stages having been conquered by transferring the
battle-ground from the sick-room to the wilderness of the
next mountain range. "Whether this be the case or not, it
is beyond controversy that out-door games and out-door air
and exercise contribute to health.

In England out-door games are universal in adoption, and
the same in Germany and Switzerland, and, in fact, in most
European countries. The United States introduced them
into prominence about twenty years ago, commencing with
an improvement on the old-fashioned system of playing base-
ball, and culminating, after cricket, quoits, croquet and polo
had severally been revived or introduced, in the fascinating
game of lawn-tennis.

It is my purpose, at this time, only to allude in general
terms to these various games, as possessing in each a pecu-
liar attraction for exercise and healthful attendants, and to
urge their more universal adoption in the promotion of
health, beneficent recreation and delightful amusement.

"We should be glad to see base ball extended beyond the
limits of professional clubs, when,' as in times of old, school
holidays found the pupils engaged in unlimited numbers in
this invigorating game, and the public playgrounds were
made to ring with the joyous notes of glee and satisfaction
of the participants. Nor was the game confined to the
"boys," for young men, middle aged and old men, married
and single, took part with as much gusto and satisfaction as
the youth. A nd then we had more sturdy, rosy, healthful
boys, and hardier and more elastic men.

Cricket is particularly English, and though there was a
time when it seemed likely to flourish in the United States —
and principally through the action of some English gentle-
men at New York City and Philadelphia, who induced the
cricketers from Canada to visit them in friendly contests
during a few years — yet the game at this time finds its popu-
larity at the Beaboard, with Philadelphia as the nucleus. It
has many attractions and is tilled with the right kind of ex-
ercise, and is now making a bid for popular favor.

Quoits, once universal in almost every town and hamlet
in the United States, and a game which expanded the chest,
strengthened the limbs, and called into requisition the en-
tire muscular force of the whole body, and which to-day
has no superior as a game for exercise, amusement and
healthful attendants, is now almost unheard of; and in this
neglect or forgetfulness or indifference to a noble game, how
mnch is lost to young and old, both of extreme pleasure
and delightful recreation. If any of the olden games de-
serve to be restored to popular favor, it is decidedly the
game of quoits.

Polo is played on horseback — introduced by Bennett, of
the New York Herald — and has found no favor except in the
few intimates of this gentleman, who after a limited number
of exhibitions or games, surfeited with it and dropped it
into insignificance. It is an out-door game, and I mention
it in that connection and nothing more.

Lawn tennis is a recent importation, and our young men
and mispes who understand and can play the game go in
ecstacies over it. That it.is a cheery, rollicking game none
can deny, and that skill is required tu make a good play is
equally undeniable. That it will become popular, however,
is a question, simply from the lack of zeal manifested by
<nr young people in spreading the game.

Croquet, once the favorite among old and young, has
been suffered to drop of late years, and partially abondoned,
until the present season, when a revival of this fascinating,
mirthful and controversial game seems to have taken pjace.
A recent visit to the Southern portion of San Francisco and
to Oakland and Alameda, developed a large number of pri-
vate grounds freshly prepared for this delightful, invigorat-
ing game, and we recognized the screams of old, as they came
thick and fast on our ear: "You are out of position."
" You cant't hit me until you have gone through a wicket."
"Loose raquet him." "Send him down to the end."
'• You have not hit the stake." " I am a rover." " Come
down here and help me." "You can't play on my ball."
"I can." "You can't," and followed by a battle of wild
clamoring for and against, until a sharp whack and a flying
ball proclaims the point settled, and a chorus of merry
voices, coupled with ringing laughter and shouts of joy
attest the merry fun and rare delight experienced by the
players. Sometimes, it is true, little misunderstandings
will arise, but over croquet they are only transient.

Heads of families, the young ladies and gentlemen and
the boys and girls even down to the little children can un-
derstanding^ engage in this game, with little or no instruc-
tion. It is attractive, it is healthful; it is innocent, and
pure, and no wonder that it finds renewed favor with the
masses, especially as it is within the reach of all.

I have called attention to the various games connected
with out-door exercise, and have not forgotten archery or
bicycle exercise, as being connected with out-door exercise,
though not of course classed with games. They commend
themselves as beneficial and amusing.

It is more particularly my purpose at this time to call atten-
tion to these games as aids to health and sources of pleasure
and amusement, and»to impress, if possible, the advantages
that will accrue by their introduction and increased adop-
tion.

As it is the purpose of the Beeedee and Spoetsmah to
give particular attention to all out-door games and pastimes,
I trust those who are interested will join in making this de-
partment of the paper complete. There is a grand field in
California for sports of this class, as the "Winter time is
favorable, with few interruptions, as well as Spring, Sum-
mer and Autumn, and much depends on correspondents,
their assistance being an indispensable adjunct to editorial
labor.

San Fkancisco, June 25th, 1882. T. "W. H.

ECCENTRICITIES OF SALMON AND TROUT.

BOEEBT B. BOOSEVELT.

I was fishing the Nipissiquit Biver in New Brunswick
many years ago. The weather was warm and dry, the water
clear and low, and the salmon, although they could be seen
from the overhanging cliffs lying thick in the pools, were shy
and would not bite. My friend and myself had exhausted
the resources of our fly-books; no lure, however tempting,
would entice another fish to the surface, and the standard
and accepted flies were at a total discount. Finding ordi-
nary methods vain, I proceeded to test one of my theories.
I always carried mv.box of fly-making materials with me on
every excursion after salmon, and having recourse to it, I
proceeded to manufacture so strange and unnatural an insect
as had never braved the air of heaven — a thing bo unnatural
that it could not be known to the finny foe. The result jus-
tified my hopes. "When I tried it the following morning the.
salmon were moved to wonder and curiosity, if not to appe _
tite. Fish after fish rose at it and two rewarded my en ter
prise by taking it. The same success attended me in my
evening's fishing, the pools being rested during the heat and
glare of the day. Next day that fly was, as I had anticipa-
ted, useless, but I had manufactured another. The first was
pure green, the next was light yellow. It brought one or
two victims to the gaff, and was followed by a series of
strange and contrasted devices until even my Btock of out-
of-the-way material, which was as rare as it was extensive,
for it was the callings from Dr. Andrew Clerk's unlimited
resources that he had kindly placed at my disposal, was ex-
hausted. But I had had fair sport and managed to supply
the table at a time when by no other method could a fish be
obtained. I had a modified renewal of this pexerience the
present Spring. I was fishing for trout on a Long Island
preserve, which is remarkable for the size and shyness of
the fish. They were breaking here and there over the pond
quite freely, but would not touch the fly, although it was
cast over immediately and where they had risen. I bad
changed fly after fly — had imitated the natural flies perfectly.
Beside the gnats there were two flies on the water, the
American May fly — much smaller than the English, but of
the same color— and the cowdung. Of course I had thes

in my book, and of several sizes, but they were in vain; the
red ibis and the black gnat were equally useless, and I coulcl
find nothing which would tempt the dainty palates or va-
grant fancies of my louged-for victims. I had with me a
book, of which Mr. Holberton had just made me a present
as a specimen of his handiwork, and among its contents I
noticed a large cinnamon fly, too large for our Long Island
waters, and intended probably for Maine or Canada. I
made up my mind at once that I would astonish those ex-
acting Long Island species, and I did. I put it in for a hand
fly, and when I cast, could see it in the water fifty feet off.
It looked like a small bird, but it stirred fish hunger or curi-
osity to the caudal fins. I got rise after rise at it. It was
simply irresistible, and although of course many that rose
only looked at and did not take it, I managed to make a fine
catch and had splendid sport. So much for trying to meet,,
the eccentricities of trout by diversity of lure and method,
a good thing to do whenever ordinary methods fail. — Turf
Field and Farm.

MARKET REPORT.

WHEAT— Trade is lijjht and market steady at SI 70 $ ctl for No 1, and
$1 65 for No 2, from date up to the winter months.

BARLEY — The crop now being harvested will show a large yield. Al-
ready receipts of new feed have been unexpectedly large, and* the same
has had a very depressing effect upon the market. Choice old brewing is
scarce and strong at §2; new feed, SI 15@1 20 ^ ctl.

OATS — Consignments of the new crop are expected soon. Recent ar-
rivals from Oregon and Washington have been liberal. The market is
weak and has a downward tendency. For choice, SI 60 ^ ctl is a top figure.

CORN — There is a speculative demand for No 2 large Yellow for Octo-
ber and November delivery, but sellers are scarce. Spot quotations arc
as follows: Large Yellow, $1 yo@l 85; White, Si S5: Nebraska "Xellow.
$1 77£$ctl.

RYE— Veryjquiet at SI 95@2 $ ctl. For futures the market is verj-
weak.

BRAN— Very weak at $12 75 for spot lots.

FEED— Middlings, $25(626; Shorts, $20@21; Ground Barley, $2S@30 for
new. $32(636 for mixed, and £38(638 for old; Oil Cake Meal, $27 50; Cracked
Corn, $39; Corn Meal, $39 $? ton.

HAY — Receipts of new crop are free. Quotable at $12@15 Tg ton.

STRAW— Scarce and in demand at 70(&75c "$! bale.

BEANS -Pea and small White, $4 25; Pink and Red, $2 50'63; Limas,
$4@4 50; Bayos, $3<a3 25; Butter, $3 75(8.4 2r> $> ctl.

POTATOES— Supplies are free at 75c<aSl 15 ^ ctl, as to kind and quality.

ONIONS — Prices rule low, say 5U(g60c ^ ctl. The major portion of the-
receipts come from Stockton.

BUTTER— Good to choice ranch roll, 28@*0c © lb. Market dull.

EGGS— Good to choice ranch, 25(3;27c $ doz. .

HONEY— New comb, lCiaiSc; extracted, &69c$ !b.

WOOL— Choice foot-hill and northern, 24(626c; San Joaquin, 15@20c;
bright coast, 20(622c; do hurry, 14@18c # tb.

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REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA KOSA.

FIRST DAT-Tuesday, Aug, 22, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse. $200
First horse, $120; second, $60; third. $20. Closed on the first
■day of May with the following entries:

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
■Clellan.

G. C. Fountain names bit. f. May Day, by Eugene Cas-
aerly.

P. J. Shafter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic.

Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE. -Freeforall horses tbatnever
beat 2:35; purse, $400. First horse, $240; second, $120'
third, $40.

SECOND DAT-Wednesday, Aug. 23.

No. 3-RUNNING RACE.-Half mile heats; 3 best in 5
free to all; purse, $250. First horse, $150; second, $75; third
425.

No. 4- PACING RACE.— Free to all horses that never
beat 2:25; purse, $300. First horse, $200; second, $75; third,
425.

THIRD DAT- Thursday, Aug. 24.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds
<©wned in the District; purse, $300. First horse $180- sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott, by Grey McClellan,
W. J. Starr names hlk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.
E. B. Couley uames b. c. Magnet by Brigadier
■J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Genl Dana
W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, by Overland.
X. EL Boggs names b c. Warwick, br Milton Medium.
No. 6-TROTT1NG RACE. -Free for all that never beat
2:25; purse, £500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug1. 25.

No. 7-TROTTrNG RACE.-Freetoallhorsesthat never
beat 2:40; purse, ¥500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE. —Free for all; single dash- one
mile; purse, f200. First horse. sl20; second. stJO; third, S20

No. 9-TROTTING RACE.- Free for all horsesYhat
never beat 2.30; purse, ?C00. First horse, $3,0; second, $150-
third, $50.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 56.

Mo. 10-RrNNTNG R ACE.-Free for all thrce-year-olds-

one mile and repeat; purse, >"200. First horse, $120" sec-
ond. *60; third, §20.

No. 11-TROTTIXG RACE.-Free to all that never beat
331; purse, 5700. First horse, $400; second, $200; third, $100.

ENTRIES.

X Entries must be made in writing and dated, and give
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence of
owner.

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postothce address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former name

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS.

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5. to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock M. on Monday, the first day of
August 1832.

2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARE, President
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

Pacific Breeders' Association.

Embryo Trotting Stakes, 1882.

Sweepstakes for foals, 1882, $100 each; $25 forfeit; $10 dec-
laration; $5 nomination fee.

There are three stakes under the denomination of Em-
bryo for 1382, viz., for yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-
jear-olds. The nominator chooses whether he will name
in one or all of them. The yearlii g distance is a dash of a
mile; two-year-old, heats of a mile,(2 in 3); three-year-old,
3 in 5 — all in harness. Five dollars must accompany the
nomination; the declaration, $10; on or before the 1st of
September of the year the race is to be trotted; the forfeit
$25, on or before the day, which is ten days previous to the
date fixed for the race. If the declaration or forfeit is not
paid at the specified time, the subscriber will be held for the
full amount of the stake. Pedigree, color, marks, and date
of foaling must be given, and the following will be the for-
mula for making the nomination:

Sec'y Pacific Breeders' Association. I name in Embryo

Stake of 1832. the colt lor filly), foaled . 1882 by— -

«am . by , in the Stakes of l-.:. 1884. 1835. if the nomi-
nator desires to enter in all of the Stakes. If he desires to
name inone one or more, specify which years. The $5 fee cov-
ers the first expense if the colt is named in one or all of the
races; payment of the declaration $10 absolves from further
payments. The race to be trotted on the first Saturday of
November of each year, if good day and track, and on the
track named hy the officers of the Associetion If the day
or track is not good, on the first good day and track follow-
ing the date. The winner shall receive six-ninths of the
whole sum. stakes, forfeits, and other sources of revenue-
the second, two-ninths; the third, one-nimh National
Trotting Association Rules of 1882 to govern. Nomina-
tions to be made to JOS. CAIRX SLMPSuN. Secretary pro
tem. of Pacific Breeders Association, office of Breeder
AND Sports MAX, 503 Montgomery Street. Sau Francisco
JAMES McM SHAFTER, President '

«r m ™™ *- P WHITNEY, Vice-President

N. T. SMITH, Treasurer.

JOS. CAIRX SIMPSON. Secretary pro tern.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER

Pathological Horse Shoer,

PEACTICAL IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.

No. 105 Commeecial St.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAXT JOSS, CAL.,

Sept. 25th to 30th, "82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME,

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 25 tb, XS82.

No. 1. TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.
No. 2. SAME DAY—TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

HOOF EVILS, such as Toe and Quarter Cracks Uneven
Growth of Wall. Contraction. Thrush, Quittors and Lame-
ness, treated with radical success.

Interfering. Overreaching. Speedy Cutting, Knocking a
the Knee Joints, Hitching, etc., promptly checked through
Scientific Treatment of the affected parts. Sensible Paring
of the hoots, according to natural structure of skeleton
parts, and Symmetrical Shoeing to size and work of thet
horse, from the finest saddle pony up to the heaviest Nor-
man draft horse. i

CHARGES MODERATE and in accordance with qual-
ity of work done.

For years past I nave been entrusted with the Shoeing of
"Valuable Stock from first-class firms and business men.

I also teach, if desired, an unwritten chain of practical
knowledge to prevent Malformations, as well as to treae
hem with; success, as practicable, on horses of considerabl
alue, as far as this -.necessary evil of shoeing will permit

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; §15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. i. SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING — Selling Race —
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. Winnercan be claimed by any
one.

THIRD DAT— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, $400.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — B cgg Y Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept, SStli.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash:
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACLNG— Free for alL Purse
$300

No. 10. SAMEDAY— TROTTLNG— For four-year-olds.
Purse $400.

FIFTH DAT— Friday, Sept. 29tli-

No. 1L RUNNING— 1J mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
bis entrance and one-third of added money.

No 12. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purse
$400.

NO 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.
No. 15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per ceiit.
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
rate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second,
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-

All two-year-oldB, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

■ All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above. _

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges. __

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex, color,
and marks of horses; also, name and residence of owner.
In running races full colors to be worn by rider; and dri-
vers in trotting races are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as then-
horses will be designated upon programmes by colors worn

on Tuesday, August 1st. 1882.
Write "Entrifts to Races" on outside of envelope.

A KING, President.
T. S. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.

Pacific Coast Blood Horse As'n,

PROGRAMME.

FIXED EVENTS-SPRING k FALL MEETINGS
1883 and 1884.

BALDWIN STAKE FOR 1882

SPRING MEETING.
Fiest Day.

WINTERS" STAKE— For three-year-olds, to be run the
first day of the Spring Meeting; dash of one-and-a-half
miles; $100 each, $25 forfeit, $500 added; second to have
$150, third to save stake. Nominations in above to be made
forlSSi.

SAME DAY— CALIFORNIA STAKE — For two-year-
olds, $50 each, $25 forfeit, $250 added; to be run on the first
day of the Spring Meeting; second to save stake; dash, of
half a mile. Nominations in above to be made for 1883.

Second Day.

PACIFIC CUP— Handicap of $100 each, $50 forfeit, $20
declaration, $1,000 added; second to receive $300, third to
save stake; two and-a-quarter miles; to be run on the sec-
ond day of the Spring Meeting. Will close the 1st of March,
1883.

Third Day.

"SPIRIT OF THE TIMES" STAKE— Dashof one-and-
three-quarter miles for all three-year-olds; $100 each, $25
forfeit, $300 added; $150 to second, third to save stake.
Nominations in above to be made for 1884

SAME DAY— GANO STAKE— Dash of tbree^uarters
of a mile for two-year olds; $50 each. $25 forfeit, $250 added;
second horse to save stake. When any California two-year-
old beats the time of Connor, 1:15 for three-quarters of a
mile, the Stake to be named after the colt which beats it.
Norrynatious to be made for 1883.

FALL MEETING.
Fxbst Day.

LADLES' STAKE— For two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance,
$25 forfeit, $200 added: three-quarters of a mile; second to
save entrance. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY-THE VESTAL STAKE— For three-year-
old fillies, one-and. a-quarter miles; $25 p. p.: $300 added;
second to receive $100, third to save stake. Nominations to
be made for 1834.

Second Day.

STALLION STAKE— Conditions— Only those three-year-
olds are eligible which are the get of stallions named in this
State. The stallions have to subscribe the amount charged
for their services to the fund; private stallions at the price
of their last season, and those which have not made a pub-
lic season, to pay $50, that sum being the minimum price.
The owner of the get of a stallion is competent to name.
The stake for the colts shall be $100 each, $25 forfeit; plate
or money added at the discretion of the Committee; dist-
ance, 1J miles. To close for 1831 on the 1st of August next,
at which time both stallions and colts (progeny) must be
named.

Thied Day,

THE BALDWIN STAKE— Post stake for all ages; dash
of four miles; $250 each, p. p.; $1,000 added; second, $400,
third to save stake. Will close on the 1st of Aughst, 1882,
for that year.

SAME DAY— FLNTGAN STAKE— For two-year-olds;
dash of a mile; $50 each, $25 forfeit; $250 added; second to
save stake. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY— FAME STAKE— For tliree-year-olds;dash
of two miles; $100 each. $25 forfeit; $500 added; second to
have $150; third to save stake. Nominations to be made
for 1883.

All of these Stakes close on the first day of August next,
the colts rating now as yearlings, foals of 1880. Nomina-
tions to be made to C. M. Chase, Assistant Secretary, P. O.
box L961, S. P., P. C. B. H. A. To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, 1st of August.

THEO. WINTERS, President.

Jos. Cairn Simpson. Secretary.

C. M. Cease. As't Sec'ty.

SPEED PROGRAMME

FOE THE

First Annual Meeting

OF THE

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ,

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

$3,500 IN PURSES!

FIEST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTLNG RACE— Purse $250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District.

Xo. 2— TROTTING RACE— Parse, $500. Forhorsesthat
have never beaten 255.

SECOND DAT— Wednesday, Aug. 16.

No. 3— RUNNING STAKE— For two-year-olds; $50 en-
trance; $10 f.-.rftit; sl50 added. Second to save entrance.
Dash of three-quarters of a mile.

No. 4— RUNNING STAKE— Free for all; $50 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added. Second to have entrance. Dash
of a mile.

No, 5— TROTTING RACE— Purse $100. For double
team s owned in the District by one man.

THIRD DAT— Thuesday, Aug. 17.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE— Purse $400. For horses that
have never beaten 2:40.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE— Purse $100. Forhorsesthat
have never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

FOURTH DAT— FErDAY, Aug. 18.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE - Selling Purse, $200; $50 to

second horse; entrance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to cany
their entitled weight Two pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any one

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE— Free for all; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No. 10— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAT— Satubday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Puree, $600. Free for alL
No. 12-TRoTTING RACE-Purse, $400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting races are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; five to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of sixty per cent to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; bat the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes,
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares and gelding3.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes mtjst name to the
Secretary, in wetting, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed-
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock M. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges-
Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when condition!
named, are otherwise.

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th. inclusive.

J. D. CHACE, President

JAMES O. WANZEE, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
to BE HELD IN

YREKA, SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday, - - October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, CaL, and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse sh.ill be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 188L

FIRST DAT— "Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400: second horse, $100. Entrance 10.
per cent of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember 1' t.

No. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAT— Thuesdat, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, $75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5— TROTTING -Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAT- --Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, 8100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING — Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAT— Saturday, Oct. 7.

So. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box. kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P.M. on the day
prior to race

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood- Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running races.

9th. Free for all. in race3 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L SWATS", President

J. H MAGOFFEY. Secretary. >

SAVE MONEY !

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

James Wylie,

20 & 22 Seventh St., nr. Market.

MASCFACTURE9

Light Carriages, Buggies and Wagons,

Guarantees First-class Work and Low Prices. Repair
ins, l'aintinjr anci Trimming with promptnesi and a
reasonable rates.

For Sale!

A BRACE OF

FINE FOX HOUNDS !

Triining and Breeding guaranteed,
ticulars.

TOM TUNSTEA
NicB'j;

16

2?Jxje IprjeMjer and jftpurctemm*.

July 1,

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAY— SEPT. 4, 1882.

Ko 1 -RUNNING.-GOLDEN GATE STAKES. -For
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; ¥50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5

PsS.dB2e^SAME DAT. - RTOTNING. - ALAMEDA
STAKES —For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; §75 entrance; $25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save

BtNo' 3 - SAME DAY. - RUNNING. - PARDEE
STAKES.— Free for all; one mile and repeat: S75 en-
trance- 825 forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No 4 -SAME DAY .-TROTTING -2:40 Class; purse,
«600- first horse, $360; second, ^180; third, $60.

No T-8AME DAY.-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— $150 in plate will he awarded any stallion that heats
Santa Clans' time (2:174). „ „

No 6 -SAME DAY.-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will he given the yearling making
the hest time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee*

SECOND DAY— SEPT. 5.

No 7 —TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, $S00: first horse,
&4S0; second. $240; third. $80.

No 8— SAME DAY-PACING— Free for all. Purse,
S500' first horse. s300; second, *150; third. $50.

Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

THIRD DAY— SEPT. 6.

No 9— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; s25 fnrfeit; sioO addrd; second burse to save stake.

No 10. -SAME DAY. -TROTTING.- Free for all three-
jear-olds- purse, ^600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third,
360.

No 11. -SAME DAY. -TROTTING.- 2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, $480; second, S240; third, $80.

FOURTH DAY— SEPT. 7.

No 12 —TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second, $120;
third, $40,

No. 13— SAME DAY,— TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds- purse StifiO: first hurst', s3t50; seeoiid, SlSO; third, $60.

No. 14. - SAME DAY. - RUNNING. - SELLING
RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive s?5: horses entered to he sold for $1,000. to
•arry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each .$100 under that
valuation. .

Any person has the ri^-ht to claim when the winner shall
be put up at auction; the surplus to go— one-half to the
second horse, one-half to the Society.

FIFTH DAT— SEPT. 8.

NO. 15. - RUNNING. - CONSOLATION PURSE. -
$250 for heaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
korse to receive $75; 10 per cent.' entrance,

NO. 16.-SAME DAY.-LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
•hoice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for prizes will send their names to
the President or Secretary on or before the firBt day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO 17.—SAME DAY. -TROTTING. —2:25 CLASS. -
Purse, §800; first horse, §480; second, §240; third, $80.

SIXTH DAY— SEPT. 9.

NO. 18.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE
$150 Gold Medal. Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO 19.— SAME DAY.-COMPETITrVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be. and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times hy the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20. -SAME DAY-GRAND BICYLE TOURNA-
MENT, for the Association's Gold Medal to first. Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bicyclists.

No 21 —SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— Free for all;
purse. 8800; first horse. $480; second. $240; third, S80.

No. 22— SAME DAY. -A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of §125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

CONDITIONS.

Entries to all running stakes, trotting and running races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1,
1882. Forfeits in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
10 per ceut. in the trotting and pacing races, should in all
cases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

In all, five to enter, and three to start.

Entrance fee, teu per cent, on purse.

When there are eight or more starters In a trotting race,
150 yards to he a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting.
bnt the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All eligible offers in trotting races confined to horses
on the Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entries required to fill.

Those whu have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over,

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to govern
running races, except as above specially provided.

All entries to bo made in writing, to give sex, color and
marks of horse; also, name and residence of owner; and in
running races colors to be worn by the rider. And in all.
any other particulars that will enable the spectators to dis-
ntigush the horses in the race.

Write " Entries to races " on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER,

Secretary.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

'No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, S15
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. 2,— RUNNING-BREEDERS1 STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p. ; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.

No. 3.- RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, §250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.

No. 4.— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse, $1,000.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5— TROTTING.— 2:25 class; purse, SI, 200.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, §600; for three year olds
and under.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.-RUNNING-FLLLYSTAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FELLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile; £50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to receive .-75; third, $25.

No. 9.— RUNNING. -CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; $100
entrance; §25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third.
$50.

No. 10.— RUNNING. -JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance. $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25, Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42J— is beaten.

No. 11.— RUNNING. -SELLING R ACID. -Purse, $250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
ftlOO under fixed valuation.

No. 12— TROTTING— 2:30 class; purse, $1,200,

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING —2:23 class; purse, $1,200.
No. 14.— PACING.-2:25 class: purse, $500.
No. 15— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;
purse, $800.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16. -RUNNING. -COLT AND FLLLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit £200 added: second horse. $50; third. $25.

No. 17,— RUNNING. -SELLING RACE, -Purse, $300;
for all ages; dash of. one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
poundB off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No. 18.-RUNNING.-POST STAKE. -Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; ¥500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
S150; third, S100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.

No. 19.— RUNNING.-CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING.— 2:19 class; purse, SI.200.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of
2:30 horses.

No. 22.-TROTTING.-OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed in 1881 with twelve nominations.

No. 23— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.— $250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time (2:17-i),

EntrieB for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. 1.— RUNNING. -CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
for foals of 1880, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash; $50 entrance, p.p.; $300 added;
second horse, $100; third. $50.

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to be run at State
Fair of 1884. Same conditions.

No. 3.-RUNNLNG — MATURITY STAKE. —Three-
mile dash, for four. year, olds, in 1883; $100 entrance: $25
forfeit; $500 added; second horse, $150; third horse, $100.
To be run at the State Fair of 1883.

No. 4.— RUNNING — CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 1881. Dash of one
mile; $100 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse,
gl00; third. $50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unleBB otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in whiting, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock M, This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rides of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
nained are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex,
color, and marks of horses ; alBo, name and residence of
owner. In running rrces, full colors to be worn by rider;
and drivers in trotting races are respectfully requested to
wear capB of distinct colors, to-be named in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn hy drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

EntrieB to all the above races to closo with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Writo " Entries to Races ' on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH.

Secretary.

RAILROADS.

C J? . Xv. XV.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are doe to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

9.30 A M
1 400 p m

* 4:30 P M
8.00 A m
3.30 pm

* 4.30 P M
8.00 am

* 4.00 p M
9.30 a M
4.30 pbi
8.00 am

* 4.00 p M
8.00 a m

* 4.30 p M
t 8.00 am

9.30 am
8.00 am
5.00 pm
9.30 a bi

* 4.00 pm
8.00 am
8.00 a m

10.00 am
3.00 p m
5,00 P bi
3.30 p bi
5.30 P M
8.00 a m
8.00 a Br

8.00 A M

3.30 p ai

* 4.30 p m

* 4.00 P m
8.00 a bi
3.00 p m

8.00 A BI
9.30 a bi

3.30 p bi

* 4.00 p bi

* 4.30 p m
3.30 pm
8.00 a si

* 4.30 p m

* 8.00.

DESTINATION.

. Antioch and Martinez. .

.Calistoga and Napa. ,

Express . . .
Emigrant.

/ Gait and! via Livermore. .
i Stockton J via Martinez .

..lone.

, .Knights Landing

' " (JSundays only)

. .Los Angeles and South

. .Livermore and Pleasanton

. .Madera and Fresno. ,

.Marysville and Chico. .
.Niles and Haywards, .

. f Ogden and ) Express

. (East / Emigrant

...Redding and Red Bluff

. ("Sacramento, *i via Livermore ,

. -! Colfax and > via Benicia

. (,Alta I via Benicia

. . .Sacramento, via Benicia

. . . Sacramento River Steamers . . .
. , .San Jose .,

..Vallejo..

(t Sundays only)..

. .Willows and Williams. .

2.40 pm

"12.40 P m

•10.10 A M

7.40 pm

11.40 am

•10.10 a m

•10.10 am

7.40 pm

2.40 P m

7.10 am

5.40 p M

'12.40 P M

5.40 pm

•10.10 am

{11.40 A M

2.40 p m

5.40 p m

S.40am

2.40 p m

•12.40 P m

5.40 p m

5.40 pm

410 rai

9.40 A bi

8.40am

11.40 a m

6.10 A BI
5.40 p BI
5.40 p M
7.40 p M
11.40 am
•10.10 am

* 6.00 am
410 p m
9.40 A M
7.40 p M
2.40 P BI

{11.40 AH
•12.40 P bi
•10.10 a bi
11.40 A BI

* 7.40 p Bi
•10.10 a bi

* 7.40 p bi

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 a M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso".at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PLER.

From "San Francisco," Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00— •6.30—7.30-8.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30—1.30—2,30—3.30—4.30-5.30—6.30—
7.00-8. 00-9. 30-11 .00-#12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*t6.30— 7.00— •17.30—8.00— *+8. 30—
9.00— •f9. 30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00-1.00-2.00— 3.00— *f3.30
— 4.00— *tt30— 5.00— *)5.30— 6,00— *t6.30— 7.00— •8.00 —
9.30-11.00— *12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— •6.30—7.00— *7.30— 8.00— *S 30—

9.00—; 9.30-10.00 - :i0.30— 11.00— JI1.30-12. 00-1.00-
2.00 — 3.00—400—4.30—5.00—5.30—6.00-6.30—7.00-8.00
— 9.30— W2.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00— •6.30—7.00— *7.30— £8.00

— *8.30— 9.00— 10.00— 11.00-2,00— 3.00— 4.00— '430— 5,00

- -*5. 30-6. 00— *6. 30— 7. 00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND — •5.32-»6.02-6.32—
7.02—7.32-8.02-8.32—9.02—9.32—10.02- 10.32 — 11.02 -
11.32—12.02 — 12.32—1.02—1.32—2.02—2.32—3.02—3.32—
402— 4.32— 5.02— 5.32— 6.02— 6.32— 7.02- 8.02—9.32 —11.02

From EAST OAKLAND *5.21— "5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51—9.51—10.51—11.51—12.51—1.51—2.51—3.51 -4.51—
5. 51-6. 51—7.51—9.21—10. 51.

From ALAMEDA— *5. 15-*5. 45-6. 15-7. 10-*t7.35— 8. 10-
•t8.35 — 9.10— •+9.35-10.10— niO. 35-11.10— 12.10-1.10—
2.10 — 3.10 -4.10-,f435-5.10— •t5.35-6.10-'t6.35-7.15
*t7. 35-9. 15— 10.45.

From BERKELEY *5.45 — »6.15 — 6.45— *7.15— 7.45-

•8.15 — 8.45—19-15 - 9.45— U 0.1 5- 10. 45- {11.15-11.45—
12.45—1.45—2.45—3.45-415—445—5.15—5.45—6.15—6.45
—7.45-9.15— •10.45.

From WEST BERKELEY »5.4o-*6.15-6.45— *7.15-

7.45-8.45— 9.45— 10.45 — 1.45— 2.45-3.45— 445-»5.15-
5. 45-*6. 15— 6.45— *7. 15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO *7.15— 9.15— 11.15— 1.15— 3.15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND •6.15-8.15-10.15-12.15-2.15-415.

All trains run daily, except when star (*) denotes Sun-
days excepted. (Trains marked thus (t) run via East Oak-
land. ISundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., S. P.

A, N. TOWNS,

Gen. Supt

H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd) °

MELBOTJKNE, Austbalia,

OFFKR.

The undermentioned Trize, to he competed for on a day to
he named early in January next, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and ^Sweepstakes "of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats- hest three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter and three to start.

Entries must be in the hands nf Secretary at or before 4
r. M. on WEDNESDAY, 0th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained, until
duly 2Stli, of Dr. JOHN WEIR, Baldwin Hotel, San Fran-
cisco. R. J. G111NKY. Secretary,
Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne,

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

8 30

A

W

9 ;«)

A

M

10 40

A

M

■ a mi

P

M

4 Uh

P

M

* o lb

T>

M

6.30

P

M

830

A

M

HI 40

A

M

3 ;m\

P

M

4.2b

P

M

10 40

A

M

♦ 3.30

I'

M

10 40

A

Iff

' 3.30

P

H

10 40

A

M

♦ 3.30

P

M

10.40

A

M

Santa Clara, San Jose,
and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister, and Tree Pinoa,

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 a M
» 8.10 A M

9.03 A m
•10.02 A M

* 3.36 p m
t 4.59 P M

6.00 P M
f 8.15 P M

9.03 A M
•10.02 a M

• 3.36 P M
6.00 P M

t 8.15 P M

•10.02 A M

6.00 P M

' Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 a. m
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con
nect with 8.30 a. m. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

AND

PLEAS UR_E_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING,
with speed and comfort, the best places in the State
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

With its heautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in

abundance can he obtained from the several streams iu the
vicinity of Monterey, and the hest shooting may be had in
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound in
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino,
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
"HOTEL DEL MONTE." have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 x 50 feet)

Water Plunq

Baths.

ELEGANT ROOMS

tual Baths with DOUCHE and
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc., Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz

IS VIA

The Southern Pacifio Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

g3T At PAJARO. the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connect*
daily with Trains of the S. P. R, R.

The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San Mateo,
Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Mouterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PDLARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached
by this line. Stages connect with trains daily at San Mateo
for those well-known Retreats, PURISSIMA. SAN GRE-
GORIO and PESCADERO. We would particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
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SA1ST FRANCISCO, SATUEDAY, JULY 8, 1882.

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

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ROMERO.

A beautiful dark grey, neither dappled or iron, but be- f the origin of his hero rather further back than we will that

tween the two shades. A handsome horse in either way
the phrase is accepted. Not only handsome, bnt star ding
the first of his age, and entitled to the foremost place in
the record of four-year-old stallions. "We present him with
an additional feeling of pride, inasmuch as we brought his
eire to California, and never met a horse he could not beat
on the road. There was a long stretch of straight work
on the boulevard, and we always took delight in driving
"Alf" along it. H« went so squarely as well as fast that
there was pleasure in driving him, and there never was any
hitching, single-footing or any other of the provoking pro-
pensities which road horses are some times prone to indulge
in. Straight, honest trotting, never clambering, never
making a mistake, and when his competitor would lock him,
there was always a link to let out and a reserve of speed for
an emergency. Those who take delight in the peculiar
American custom of road-driving will understand the pleas-
ure there is in having a horse of this kind to handle, and
appreciate the eulogy of a good sire to a worthy son.
Sterne, in writing the biography of Tristam Shandy, dated

of Eomero, and yet pedigree is everything in a horse.
His sire, A. W. Richmond, was by Linford's Blackbird, and
the dam of Richmond was a white mare brought from Ohio
to Iowa by Thomas W. Pope, a Methodist clergyman, with
the proverbial love of a horso which the cloth are celebrated
for. She was a great old mare, capable of making the
twelve miles from the residence of her owner to the river in
three-quarters of an hour, and coming home something
faster. She was by a thoroughbred horse owned near
Cleveland, and her dam was said to be by an Arabian.
From the peculiar markings, however, this was doubtless
an Opelousas horse, and these horseB being called in North-
ern New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania Arabians, this was
the reason for the nomenclature. Which of the Barb or
Arabian horses which came to the United States was the
progenitor of these spotted horses is in doubt. Albroni,
or Spanker, or Spottee are each credited with the paternity,
though there is little question that the blood was from the
Orient. At all events these rat-tailed, ragged-hipped horseB
had great powers of endurance, and some of the best horses

were of the blood. The dam of Eomero, Gretchen, can
claim to be one of the great brood mares of the United
States. "With two sonB in the 2:30 list, and another which
is only a trifle outside of that mark, she is entitled to the
place, and there is a good prospect of others of her progeny
coming into the charmed circle. There are reports that
her two-year-old daughter, Zeluska, is still faster than any
which have preceded her, and that there is a strong proba-
bility that the record for this age will be beaten by her.

Gretchen was by Mambrino Pilot, the sire of Hannis,
Mambrino Gift, and others of renown, and her dam was by
Canada Chief, her second dam by Fanning's Tooe, and her
third dam by imported Leviathan. Thus the pedigree on
both sides is good, showing a preponderance of the blood
which Fanny Kemble said "only did it quite well," and
therefore there was reasonable expectation that Eomero
should make a good showing. Still to take the first place
in the calendar was more than could beantioipat
that a colt with bo little work as he had, shouM
bound to the top of the ladder, scarcely to be lo
He was not broken until after he was three years

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ran with a band of mares on Charley Thomas' ranch, near
San Diego. He was bred by Hancock M. Johnston, at Los
Angeles, and only driven sis weeks when he was thrown out
of training. In that time he showed 2:36, and his owner was
confident that he could show still faster, though a slight in-
jury to his leg necessitated hib being thrown out of work.
The winter before he was four years old Mr. Salisbury pur-
chased him, and he was placed in the hands of John H.
Goldsmith. From the first there was great improvement,
and it was evident that he must make a fast horse, with the
usual proviso that there should be no mishap befall him.
His first race was trotted at Santa Eosa, and in this he was
beaten by Ales. Button. The fastest heat was 2:26^, and
from the way he trotted it was palpable that even this fast
work for a four-year-old was no measure of his powers.
Button won the fast heat, though when they met at Oakland
the following week Romero scored 2:22% to his credit,
whi^h gave him the pride of place in the four-year-old stal-
lion race. This mark he seemed easily to accomplish, mak-
ing it again on the Bay District Course, and at the same
time going so easily that it appeared to be much within his
rate. Still he had a tough customer in Belle Echo, and in
every race they met it was doubtful to the last which would
prove the victor. This made the races when they came
together of the highest interest, and gives additional zest to
those which are before them for this year. As Belle will
doubtless be the nest illustration of the "Notable Horses of
California," the comments can be deferred, though it will
suffice to say that there will be fierce battles before the fight
is ended.

In saying that Eomero is a handsome gray, does not quite
express the beauty of his form. He is a trifle over fifteen
hands two inches in height, and a lengthy horse, that is, he
he is somewhat longer than he is high. Apart from the
symmetry of his formation he has the "points" which will
please the eye of a horseman. The very best kind of legs
and feet. A good head, showing intelligence of a high cast,
and this in a trotter is now duly appreciated. Without
sense the trotter is of little account, and a "level head" is a
recognized essential feature. This is what gives the deter-
mination to stick to the trot under any circumstances, and
pulls races out of the fire when they appear to be hopelessly
lost. His action is nearly perfect. Last year there was an
excess of motion in knee and hock; this year there is more
ease, while hehasnot lost the freedom which is so necessary
to give the proper stride. Altogether he is very nearly a
model of the American trotter, and should there be the im-
provement which can rightly be anticipated, he will be a
very hard one to beat. The cut is capital, giving the points
as exactly as can be shown in a picture, and the artist, Mr.
Wyttenbach, has done the famous horse due credit in the
portraiture. We are not prone to predict, though we must
say that if Eomero does not lower the five-year-old record,
we will be disappointed.

TROUT FISHING ON WIND EIVER.

The following account of fishing on Wind river is copied
from the New York Herald, the correspondence being in-
scribed "Fort Keogh, M. T-, May 10th, 1882." The fish
are almost too plentiful in that country to make the sport as
enticing as when it requires some time to fill a fair-sized
creel, and the loading down a Government ambulance in a
few hours with real " speckled beauties " is rather a tough
story for those to believe who are only conversant with the
Eastern trout streams. Californians who make trips to the
streams of the upper country, and those of the Argonauts
who had a fancy for the gentle sport, will not dispute Mr.
Brisbin's statement; and before long, when the letters come
from the parties visiting the happy fishing of the North,
there may be something as exciting as that which is so
graphically portrayed in the following: -^»

My first experience at trout fishing out West was in the
Wind Eiver country. We had camped late one night on the
Big Popoagie Eiver, and the guides told me it was a famous
trout stream. In the morning I rose at reveille, and taking
my rod, went down the stream and cast the line, baiting
with a grasshopper. Hardly had the bait touched the water
before it was taken under by a trout. Another and another
was taken until I had six, when I went back to camp to
have them cooked for my breakfast. These trout were one
-to one and one-half pounders, red speckled, and their meat
hard, firm and sweet. They were as good as any brook
trout I had ever eaten.

Next day we camped at three o'clock on the Little Popo-
agie, and all hands turned out for a fish. The soldiers
caught enough for the companies, and Major Jackson and I
took forty and thirty-seven respectively. They were smaller
than the Big Popoagie trout, and even better, I thought.
The guide said there was a lake at the head of the stream,
about sis miles distant, and Jackson and I rode up to it.
The trout were enormous — one taken weighing nearly three
pounds. Nelson, my guide, told me over on the North Fork
of the Wind Eiver I would find still better fishing and very
large trout. Jackson and I one day took an ambulance and
went over. Almost at the first cast I hooked a monster. I
tried to land him, but in vain. " Drown him!" cried Jack-
son, and I gave him the line. Whiz! whirr! went the reel,
and he ran do*vn the stream like a racehorse. Turning
short about, he came up again.

"That will never do!" cried Jackson. "He will go under
a log or get the line fast! Eeel him in, man!" I did reel
him iu, even running back a few steps to gain line. But it
was too late. He went under a cottonwood tree which had
fallen into the stream, and parted my line with a snap.

"That's as bad as Bob Roosevelt would do," cried Jack-
son, and I felt humiliated.

"I'm going to wade," coutinued Jackson. »

"And take a mean advantage of your superior," I added,
"knowing he has the rheumatism and can't go in."

"Never mind," responded the little man, and in he went.

"Come out, Jackson," I said, "you will catch your death
of cold; besides the water is full five feet deep."

The little man waded out until he was waist deep and cast
his line. There was a splash, as if some one had thrown a
stone into the river, and under the line went. I laid my
rod down and watched Jackson. First, out went the reel
and the play was enormous. Slowly Jackson drew him up
until we could see his back, and then off he went again,
Jackson following him. Again and again he wound him up
and let him out until I could see his head, and saw he was

drowning. Jackson came on shore and we landed him, a
full four-pounder, undressed.

I repaired my line, and in an hour we had a full string —
fifty pounds at least — and returned to camp, Jackson well
wrapped up in the ambulance driver's blanket to prevent
him from taking cold.

Two days later we crossed the divide and encamped in a
beautiful cottonwood grove on the banks of Little Wind
Eiver. I had often heard of the trout in this river, and at
once made arrangements for a general fish. Part of the
officers were to go up the stream and part fish down, while
Jackson and myself, advised by Crutcher, the guide, had
determined to fish in a little stream called Trout Creek. The
one who took the greatest amount of trout in pounds was to
have a feast, and the one who secured the largest single trout
to be given a fine buffalo robe. The sun was just rising
when we s^t out up the beautiful valley. Parting at the
forks of the trail with our friends, they went down to the
river while Jackson and I turned toward the hills.

'Eemember," cried Jackson, after the throng of retreat-
ing horsemen and ambulances, "the man that is late don't
count; four o'clock sharp, gentlemen, if you please, at
Crutcher's house."

A sharp drive of an hour across the open country brought
us to a large meadow through which Crutcher said the
stream we were in quest of ran. It was an insignificant lit-
tle affair, very crooked, but full of deep holes and enticing
shallows. It was the veritable picture of the famous
"Willows," and the trout sang all day:
Down in the dark holes 1 keep
And there in thj noontide 1 float aod sleep,
By cottonwood log and the springing boy
And the arching willows I lie incog.

We were soon at work lifting out the speckled denizens.
Taking my post behind a leaning cottonwood tree I let my
line drop over the bauk, and hardly hid it touched the
ivater before there was a splash, a jerk, and I landed a half-
pounder.

"A good beginning," cried Jackson, who was still fixing
his rod.

"Take him off," I said, "for I am afraid to move. The
water is very clear and they are wild, so we will have to
keep under cover."

Jackson took my fish off, and calling to a soldier to assist
me, hurried down the stream. I could see the old fisherman
was being consumed by a desire to begin the sport. What
is it in a man that makes him so love to shoot birds and
catch fish? How we dream in the spring of the glorious
summer days, when we shall linger along the green banks
of the bright flowing streams or wander through the valleys
that conduct them toward their ocean homes, listening to
the whirr of the wing that is to be broken by our swift flying
shot. There is, indeed, an earthly bliss in hunting and
fishing known only to the true lovers of field sports.

But I forgot quite. From my perch behind the cotton-
wood stump I cast again and again, each time hooking my
nimble victim until eleven had been landed from one hole.
They were not large trout, perhaps from half to three-
quarters of a pound. Just right for table use and very fat,
their sleek sides and deep vermilion spots glistening like
silver in the sunlight. Half an hour later I overtook Jack-
son and found him with a full string. We emptied our
strings twice into the ambulance, and then we lunched un-
der the shade of a wide spreading cottonwood tree.

Two hours later the driver came to say if we intended to
ride home in the ambulance we must stop fishing, as we had
all the springs with our own weight would bear. Every one
who has seen a government army ambulance knows the seats
ran lengthwise, and sure enough the space between the seats
was well filled with trout. I could hardly realize that we
had taken so many; but there they were.

It was not yet quite three o'clock when we arrived at
Crutcher's house, but some of the party were there before
us, each having taken great abundance of fish. Lieutenant
Dinwiddie had the largest trout, having taken a three-
pounder. Jackson and I had by far the largest number and
the greatest weight, he claiming seventy-six pounds when
they were divided. I had sixty-four.

I longed to catch one of the big trout in the Wind Eiver,
and Jackson, Eussell and I agreed to go out alone next day
and try the deep water for some of the monsters reported to
lie hidden in the dark green pools. I found a glassy look-
ing place and whipped it vigorously, but the hermit, if there,
would not rise. Eussell was more fortunate and raised a
three-pounder, but could not land him. Jackson, after
some patient angling, hooked his prize and called loudly for
help. We found him playing the largest trouL I had ever
seen in the country. Up and down the stream they went,
Jack doing his best to drown him. He threshed the water
into a foam, and now and then showed a head that looked
almost as large as a sheep's head. After a long fight he was
safely brought to shore, and was a full three-and-a-half
pounder.

We took a great many small ones, but it was late in the
day and I had almost begun to despair of getting a hermit,
when, while whipping the water near a cottonwood log, I
felt a sudden jerk. I did not see him, but I knew he was
there all the same, and he pulled like a yearling calf. I let
him run, and called to Jackson to come and help me. We
were soon playing him, and got him away from the log. He
started down the river, and the stream being clear we let him
run. He carried out nearly one hundred feet of line before
he stopped. " Now wind him up carefully," said Jackson,
'* and see he don't double back under the log or he will
break the line, certain."

He lay so still and was so heavy I thought him dead, but
just as I raised his head so he got a sniff of fresh air away
he went again toward a shallow below.

" Eun him into the shallow," cried Jackson, " and we
will drown him." I tried it, but found the task more diffi-
cult than I had anticipated. I was sure he would part my
line, and, asking Jackson to hold the rod and reel a mo-
ment, I waded in behind him and pounced upon his back.
The lino parted almost immediately, and I was afraid he
would escape.

"Lie down upon him," said Jackson, and I did. He
struggled under me like a young whale, and to make sure of
him I thrust my hand into his mouth and seized him through
the gills. Drawing his sleek carcass from the water I held him
up, as fine a specimen of an old ho hermit as ever was seen.
He bit me horribly, and made the blood ran, but what did
I care for that so I had my prize safe? What sportsman
would not stand a bite on the hand for the honor of captur-
iDg such a monster trout ? I have taken many fine trout
since in western streams, but none finer than this one from
the Wind Eiver.

The next day Crutcher, our guide, announced that he
would give us a frontier dinner at his hou3e, or rather cabin,
up the valley. Crutcher had for a wife a Sioux squaw.a

fine looking woman, and said to be a good cook. The fol-
lowing is, as near as I can remember, the bill of fare served:

; soup. :

: Green pea and bean. :

: nsa. :

: Baked trout and boiled whitcfish.

meats. :

Rocky Mountain sheep, roast; elk, roast; fried antelope. :

; E.HTRKKS. 1

: New potatoes, peas, radishes, mashed turnips and lettuce. :

DESERT. :

; Pumpkin pie, wild raspberrry pie, cream on canned peaches, wild:
„: sweet raspberries in cr«-am. ;

The fresh bread and sweet new butter were the best part
of the dinner, and I never ate better anywhere.

There are hundreds of fine trout streams out west, and I
could fill a side of the Herald with descriptions that would
make the mouths of your New York sportsmen water. What
I have said, however, will be sufficient, and the description
of the Wind Eiver will answer for a hundred other streams
equally as good for trouting. We actually catch the hermit
trout and not iu our dreams:

When the streams with moonlight beams,

Sparkle all silver and starlight gleams,

Then, then look out for the hermit trout,

For he springs and dimples the shallows about,

While the tired angler dreams.

James S. Bbisbqt.

THE CALIFORNIA TROUT.

Dr. T. H. Bean, a well-informed icthyologist of the
Smithsonian Institute, writes to Mr. E. G. Blackford of the
New York Commission a letter, which is published in Forest
and Stream, in which he says the trout found in California
are the following:

1. Salmo irideus, Gibbons. — California brook trout, rain-
bow trout, occurs west of the Sierra Nevada, throughout
California and northward to Oregon. I have collected a
young trout at Sitka which is so nearly like irideus that I re-
ferred it to that species in my "Preliminary Catalogue of
Alaskan Fishes." Young irideus cannot be distinguished
from yoiug gairdneri by one who is little acquaited with
fishes.

2. Sahno gairdneri, Eich. — Steelhead, hardhead, salmon
trout, ah shut ( Sitkas. ) Sacramento Eiver to Kodiak,
Alaska. The adult bears a striking resemblance to the salar
or Maine salmon, and reaches a weight of twenty pounds or
more. I found gravid females at Sitlra, in June, 1880. As
already remarked, it is very difficult to distinguish the dif-
ference between the young of this and the last, though the
adults are easily enough separated.

3. Salmo purpuratus pallas. Columbia Eiver 6almon
trout, Eocky Mountain brook trout, lake trout, "the salmon
trout of the Eocky Mountain region," " not common south
of Mount Shasta in California." Abundant in Washington,
Oregon, British Columbia and Southern Alaska. This is a
black spotted species, with red patches on the lower jaw, and
is readily distinguished from the two preceding. You re-
member the pair which was sent you from the museum over
a year ago, marked Sitka, L. A. Beardslee and T. H. Bean.

4. Salmo purpuratus, var. Henshawi, Gill & Jordan —
Lake Tahoe trout, silver trout, black trout found in Lake
Tahoe, Pyramid Lake and streams of the Sierra Nevada.
Considered by Prof. Jordan to be a variety of 5. purpuratus.
This trout is regularly brought to San Francisco market.

Two of the above species {irideus aad purpuratus), were
included in the lot which we received from you April 6,
1882. You have also sent us the Lake Tahoe trout at an-
other time. With the trout forwarded April 6th there was
a species of California salmon from Willow Brook, Minne-
sota.

The only species of red-spotted trout so'far known on the
whole west coast is the Saluelir.ns mahna (Walbaum) Jordan
& Gilbert. This is the Dolly Yarden trout, bull trout, red-
spotted trout, salmon trout, Galetz (Russian), Ahn Chuck,
(Kodiakmut); it is found west of the Cascade Eange, from
Northern California to, at least, Colville Eiver in Alaska.
In other words, throughout the mainland and islands of
Alaska. This trout has received a great many scientific
names, but the one here given is apparently the oldest. The
sea-run individuals lose their red spots, and are then analo-
gous to the Salmo immaculatus of H. E. Storer. This is
much like the common brook of the East (S. fontinalis) ,
reaching its greatest size in cold, northern waters. At Ko-
diak it forms an important article of export under the name
of salmon trout. Now, as to the question: " Is there any
difference between the California mountain or rainbow trout
and the McCloud Eiver trout ?" In my opinion the two
names are applied to the same fish (Salmo irideus), and I
think there is no other black-spotted trout in the McCloud.
Besides this irideus, there is the red-spotted species (Salve-
linus7nalma.) I have the impression that we have never re-
ceived any other black-spotted species from the McCloud
than irideus. However, I will look up the records and in-
form you if I find that I am in error. "McCloud River
trout " is a bad name, because you cannot know whether
reference is made to the red-spotted or the black-spotted
one. Eainbow trout is a good descriptive term for S. irideus.
♦

Oue Fisst Bear Stoey. — From the Calaveras Chronick
we learn that two men, named William Magee and William
Johnson, were out fishing recently on the Mokelumne River,
above West Point, and beside their fishing outfit had pro-
vided themselves for a hunt as well, so as to take in all the
sport that might offer on their trip. While on their way
home, and within four miles of West Point, their attention
was attracted by the fierce barking of one of their dogs in
the woods a short distance from the road. On going to
ascertain the cause, they found that the hound had treed a
very respectable sized cinnamon bear. Magee leveled his
rifle on the animal and lodged a ball in his shoulder, which
caused the bear to let go his hold aud drop to the ground, a
distance of about twenty feet. The hound immediately
fastened on to the bear as he landed, but would have paid
dearly for his temerity had not another dog belonging to the
party come up and attacked the enemy in the rear about the
same time, getting a hold that made the bear weaken at
once and let go the hound and turn upon his rear adversary.
No sooner was the hound free than he retired precipitately,
having had enough of the fight. The other dog, seeing he
was to be alone in the contest, also beat a hasty retreat.
Once free from the dogs, the bear ascended the tree with
wonderful rapidity, aud did not stop until he had reached
some large branches at least seventy feet from the ground.
Magee fired twice at the animal, and only at the second shot
did he leave his lofty perch, aud struck the ground with
tremendous force. The animal, though emaciated, having
just emerged from the snow of the mountains, weighed 400
pounds dressed. One of the fore paws was brought to this
place and shown to us, and it was no small one either.

1882,

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HONOLULU CORRESPONDENCE.

Honolulu, June 13th, 1882.
Mb. Joseph Caien Simpson — Deab Sib: — Your favor of
May 30th. duly came to hand, and in answer, please first
to put my name on your list, and then believe that I will do
my best to add to your subscribers on the Islands. As to"
racing information I shall be at all times glad to give you
every information in my power, the more so as there is no
paper published here that shows any interest in racing or
breeding, or indeed any other sport; but for the past sis
months there is little that has transpired here in this line
that would be interesting to your renders. The plain fact
is that racing here is not in a very healthy condition, as
there appears among a certain clique an evident desire to
scoop in the winnings through transactions of questionable
character,rather than ran the risk of competition all open and
above board. The result of the races that have just taken
place fully justifies these remarks, as there was marked evi-
dence that in some cases the programme of winners was
planned out in advance, although there are many victims
among those who lost their money who still think that their
money was lost on the square. Following is the list of
races and entries:

Kamehameka Day.
KAPIOLANI PLATE— $100. Free to all Hawaiian-bred horses; catch
weight. Mile dish.

J. A. Cummina' b g B. G. Stanford 1

G. Lucas' b % Stranger 2

G. B. Kelly's ch m Venus 3

Time, l:4Sg.
KING'S PLATE.— S125. Open to all three year-olds; to carry 100 pounds.
Mile and repeat.

W. n. Corn well's jrr h Garfield 1

G. B. Kelly's b h Hancock Dist.

Tune, 1:50}.
These colts have been pitted against each other several
times with varying results, but the general impression is
that Hancock is the best horse when in condition, but it was
a notable fact that he had been ailing for the ten days pre-
Tious to the race. Still, for a time he made a good showing,
and the winner was received with cheers, which he would
have deserved had he beaten Hancock on even merits, the
latter being weak and weighted down with a surplus impost
of 35 pounds.

QUEEN EMMA PLATE.— §100. Free to all. A dash of three-quarters
of a mile.

G. A. Cummin's b g- B. G. Stanford 1

O. Stillman's b h Mark Twain 2

G. B. Kelly's ch m Venus 3

M. E. Allbaugh's cb, m Romping Girl Dist.

Time, 1:20.

In this race the betting was principally on Stanford
against the field, it not being generally known that Mark
Twain was the only true contestant, the others being entered
merely as a blind. Thus, the Romping Girl is a fine speedy
mare, and I have seen her ran three-quarters of a mile in
1:17%, and on this occasion it would have been dollars to
cents on her had she been meant, but she was withdrawn on
the plea of acting ugly at the post, and such a serious breach
of the racing laws was allowed to pass unnoticed.
LEAHI CUP —Mule race; a mile dash; free to all, at catch weights.

C. A. Bailey's Nigger 1 J°

G. A. Dick's Kate 2

H. N. Crahbe's Minnie 3

L . J. Aylette's Coco Head 4

REGENTS PLATE.— 3100; free to all Hawaiian-bred horses; mile and
lepeat, at catch weights.

J. A. Cummins' b. g. Stanford 1

G. B. Kelly's ch. m. Venus Dist.

G. Lucas' b. g. Stranger Dist.

Time, 1:494
RECIPROCITY PLATE.— $100; trotting; best three in five, to harness,
for all horses that have not a better record than 2:40 in any public race in
the Kingdom.

M. E. Allbaugh's ch. m. Coquette 1

James Dodd's ch. g. Thomas H dr.

Time, 2:39£.
Thos. H. having pink-eye, the handlers of Coquette
asked the judges to let them trot Coquette against the time,
2:40. They consented. The money was there aud did not
belong to them, and it was an easy thing. According to the
terms of this race, Rarus or Goldsmith Maid could have
entered, or even Maud S. Coquette has a record of 2:28%.

PARK CUP. -^$75. Three-quarters of a mile. Free for all three-year-olds
bred in Kingdom; catch weights.

W. H. Colburn enters Lnnnamed 1

J. F. Colburn enters Equal Rights 2

Time, 1:244.
EXPRESS CUP —$75. Trotting race; one mile Free to all horses
driven in a public back six months.

Keopuhiwa enters bm Dolly 1

Manuel Reis enters b m Mollie 2

Time, 3:51i-

This was the most enjoyable race of the day. The horses
were driven by their owners, one a native and the other a
Portuguese. No jockey tricks, but a good square race.

PONY RACE. — $50. One mile dash, for ponies bred in the Kingdom;
oot over 13£ hands; catch weights.

J. Lishman enters Why Not 1

O. J. Holt enters Tyrnat 2

J. Kaanaana enters Mobulehua 3

J. H. King entera Rbshwhacker 4

Time, 2:05.
KAMEHAMEHA PLATE. --$200. Free for all trotters; best three in
Ave, to harness.

W. H. Cornwell's b g Oliver 1 2 1 2 1

M. E. Allbaugh's ch m Coquette 2 12 12

This was a queer sort of a race, in which a great deal of
money changed hands. The best time was 2:35, and to an
unprejudiced mind it appeared as if the heats were trotted
to suit the betting.

LUNAMAKAALNANA PLATE.— $100. Free for all; a miie and a half
dash; to carry 100 pounds.

W. H. Cornweh's gr h Garfield 1

G. Kelly's b h Hancock 2

Time, 2:45.
KAIX'LANI CUP.— S75. Hurdle race; a mile dash, over four hurdles;
free for all, at catch weights.

C. Lucas' b g Stranger v. o.

M. E. Allbaugh's ch m Romping Girl dr.

Time, 2:19$.
For some unknown reasons Romping Girl did not start,
but the judges allowed Stranger to walk over for the cup.
But, then, had they adhered rigidly to the rules, there would
have been fewer races. There is naught to be said of the
Racing Committee in the way of blame. They made some
errors, but, then, they were chosen principally to ward off
the idea that anything but square racing would be allowed,
and as far as they wtre concerned such was the case; but
when it came to fine racing points and decisions, they knew
as much about them as I do about elephants.

Send ns some horses that can not be controlled by any
enqu>-, hid we shall have better sport next time.

Yonrs, KAAMAINA.

BREEZES FROM MOUXT A>D DELI.

Highland Springs Camp, )

Lake Co., July 2, 1882. (

Editob Breedee and Sportsman: 'Tis the figure above
that follows the eight, which speaks the truth ; there is one
notch more cut in the stick that stands recorded to our al-
lotted time. And then why not be industrious aud persist-
ent and wait not for a more favorable opportunity, but
grasp the occasion to enjoy every pleasure that nature's
bountiful store has conceived for man, and which only
health of mind and body can appreciate ? Lay down the
hammer and trowel, the needle, book and pen, and bid
good-bye to the city's dust, the poisonous gases, the de-
stroying malaria that causes typhoid, the excruciating neu-
ralgia and rheumatism, dyspepsia and biliousness, and let
every man, woman and child leave that ocean fog, the sum-
mer winds, that heavy damp atmosphere, at least once a
year, and go to the mountains, where there exists no ma-
laria, no ache or pain, if only but for a few days, there to
inhale the pure mountain air and drink the water that glows
and sparkles with the elixir of life. You then can return,
refreshed and restored, with mind and body strong, and for
every day so spent years will be added to your life. You
can become more useful to yourself and a pleasure to your
friends, and then fit to live. Each year I can notice a
greater desire for the people of the city to avail themselves
of this very important change and pleasure. The watering
places are this year well patronized — the pleasure seekers
are taxing the stage lines to their full capacity. Lake
county has been specially favored, and that justly, as I do
not think that any county in the State offers a finer climate,
a greater variety of mineral waters and springs, picturesque
mountain scenery, abundance of game and fish, and a
great variety of beautiful mountain songsters, various flow-
ering shrubs and trees that are interwoven with the wild
climatis and grapevine. Each county, however, has its
special attractions, and one cannot go astray without realiz-
ing sufficient pleasure to well repay him for the trip.

There are times, however, when the traveler in the moun-
tains becomes wearied and tired, and he whiles in a half doze
hours in a stage coach, climbing the steep winding road over
the rugged mountains, in midday, when the full rays of the
noonday sun are reflected from the parched brown surface,
which is generally void of all moisture or vegetation, espec-
ially on the southern slopes; the dust rising from under the
horses* feet and curling up in dense volumes settles in the
coach so thick that you can scarcely recogniza your travel-
ing companions. Yet you soon forget the tedious part, for
when the summit is reached a gentle refreshing breeze fans
you to consciousness. As from a dream, you become spell-
bound and speechless, suddenly beholding before you as if
by magic a panorama so grand and beautiful, and extending
so far that part is lost from view; as the eye cannot follow
the vast extent of the valleys beneath you — so charming
and beautiful — frescoed with waving grasses, wild flowers,
vines, fields of grain and corn, which are varied and blended
in many shades and colors as to their near aproach to ripen-
ing; with orchards and their golden tropical and semi-
tropical fruits well defined; the rivers aud streams, having
their curves and angles outlined with the foliage of massive
oaks and cottouwood trees; lakes, with their placid waters
so clear and still that they resemble immense mirrors placed
there, which are reflecting the sun's rays in obedience to
nature's laws, which provide nourishment and warmth to
both animal and vegetable lfe. With herds of fat and silky-
coated* cattle, horses and sheep quietly feeding, their shep-
herds near at hand, dreaming away a lazy existence. The
vulture and turkey buzzard, with outstretched and motion-
less wings quietly drifting with the currents in a deep blue
and cloudless sky, the sun's rays reflecting upon their
purple and bronzed feathers, which cast a moving shadow
upon the earth. For the moment you are startled — 'tis the
shadow of death — for their bright piercing eyes are feasting
and fattening their feathered carcasses, and transmitting a
thanksgiving feast to their naked and wistful young, who are
securely nestled on some rugged projecting cliff that over-
looks the dying struggles of some poor creature beneath
them. In astonishment you look and move not, and still
look again at the grand panorama, and think of the strange
workings of Nature. "With one full breath of the mountain
elixir and another you teel as though the depths of unlim-
ited space in the heavens could be explored; you advance,
and in the twinkle of an eye you are lost, and know not
where you stand. Whetstone.

A CHALLENGE FROM M. W. HICKS.

Editor Breeder, and Spobtsman: This is a conntry ex-
ceptionally free in its speech; a fact with which I have no
quarrel, merely claiming the right to *'talk back." Mr.
John Mackey, Superintendent for Messrs. Hagginand Tevis,
has made the public declaration that my stock all "duffed."
As I have stallions asking public patronage, and am breed-
ing trotters for sale, this declaration, if unanswered, would
be prejudicial to my interests. Now, as I have representa-
tives of the Hambletonian, Mambrino and Bashaw families,
backed up by stout thorough blood in the distance, if they
are quitters it must be the fault of their management. It is
true that most of my stock have a pacing cross, but pacing
blood did not hurt Lady Thorn, Maud S., or Santa Claus,
and ought not to prove an injury in regard to mine. But
this talk does not refute the gentleman's charge, nor will it
convince the public; so I will make Mr. Mackey a friendly
proposition that will settle the question, in which the public
as well as ourselves are interested. The firm for which Mr.
Mackey is employed are older bleeders than myself, and
probably breed fifty colts to my one. Now, I will match a
one-year-old, a two-year-old, a three-year-old, and a mature
horse, of my breeding, against like classes bred by Messrs.
Haggin & Tevis, for two hundred dollars a race; and to
make the test of staying qualities more thorough, I will
make the yearling race mile heats; the two-year-old race,
best three in five; and the three-year-old race two mile heats.
Races to be trotted at any agreed time between now and
November, on the Sacramento track. M. W. Hicks.

Florin, June 29, 1882.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Lemooee, Tulare Co., July 5, 1882.
Editoe Breeder and Spoetsman: This is the Upper San
Joaquin, or perhaps we had better say the Tulare Valley.
Ordinarily a fair grain country, a most excellent stock coun-
try, as well as the very best part of the State for raising
most kinds of fruit. But this is our dry year; consequently
a small allowance of grain. This immediate section — Mus-
sel Slough country — will produce about half a crop of grain,
but as irrigation is the order here, summer crops follow.
Those, with tho frequent cutting of the alfalfa fields, will
make quite a busy and prosperous season.

In your Stockton correspondence, lsst issue, there seem3
to be a little mistake in the name of the sire of the colts
from this county entered in the two-year-old race, Stockton
District, to be trotted next week. The name of the horse is
Algona, a son of Almont, not "Angora" or "Argola," as pub-
lished. Algona was bred and raised by Gen. Withers, of Ken-
tucky, and introduced here by S. F. Gilniore, in the spring
of 1879. Since which time he has been kept here till April
of this year, when he was sold to J. B. Haggin and taken to
Sacramento county. He was really the first trotting stallion
ever introduced here. As might have been expected few, if
any, mares here were well enough bred to produce trotters.
Such as they were, however, a fair number were bred to him.
Consequently we have in and around Lemoore a number of
half-bred trotting colts. Among those, two or three only
have been handled at all for speed, one of which has been
sold, the other two have been entered to trot at Stockton
this fall. Your correspondent, in speaking of the race and
colts, says "they are all doing well." This is-likely true so
far as the colts at Stockton and vicinity are concerned.
But if I am correctly informed, three of the colts for this
race are in this county, two of them in training at Visalia.
The colts at Visalia are s. c. Alnioore by Algona, named by
H. Robinson, not S. F. Gilmore, as stated by your corre-
spendent, and. a nephew filly named by Mr. Murray and
being handled by him, Robinson & Gambling have their
stable, of horses at Visalia; among them is the colt Almoore.
It is said he is doing well and going fast. Likely the same
could be said of the nephew-filly being worked by Mr. Mur-
ray. The other colt from this county is by Algona and
kept on the farm of the owner, Mr. E. Giddings, near
Lemoore. He was handled a little as a yearling aud showed
quite well for an alfalfa raised colt and one handled only by
the boys on the farm. But, unfortunately, soon after he
was entered in this race, he went lame, and has been entirely
laid up till within a few days. He is now much better, and
hopes are entertained that be will be able to work a little
from now on, and possibly be able to start in the race.

Yours, E.

ATHLETICS.

Harmon, the well-known sprinter, is reported as anxious
to concede McComb some yards in a short distance sprint.

There are rumors of a five-mile match between P. Mcln-
tyre and G. Guerrero for a stake of $500 a side. ilc.
dan't love the distance, and Guerrero's backers are not very
plentiful. We hardly think the match will come off this
season.

H. S. Brooks, who defeated L. E. Myers at the cham-
pionship meeting, is expected to arrive in this city in a few
days. E. S. Haley, of the O. A. C, is anxious to meet
him in a dash of 100 or 220 yards, If Mr. Brooks is able
and willing to accommodate him, the event will be a treat
to our local athletes. Two years ago Mr. Brooks could not
be induced to compete in the O. A. C. handicaps, in which
Haley was scratch man. And he would undoubtedly have
needed a liberal handicap at that time. Since then Brooks
has gained the reputation of being a first-class amateur at
Bob's favorite distances, and wili not need the services of
the bandicapper.

A BEILLIANT PEEFOEMANCE.

In the Civil Service sports that opened in London Jun-
3d, there was an event to which we desire to call the attena
tion of our athletes. This was the handicap in which all
the cracks were entered, and, as may be seen by the follow-
ing description, was a brilliant triumph f or W . G. George :

" His magnificent running really made the race no race,
for he was the only one in it. Going off with a wonderfully
easy stride, he slipped along without in any way revealing
the pace he was going at, and it was only when the watch
showed lm. 17%s. for the first lap that one commenced to
realize what was going on. When, however, he got amongst
his men, going up the back stretch for the second time, and
ran through them as though they were so many ordinary
limit markers instead of aspiring champions, the excite-
ment grew apuce, and waxed stronger when he took the
lead at the half mile. As he came down the straight for
the second time, forty yards or more ahead of every one
else, cheering set in, but some old hands thought he must
be going too fast, and screamed at him to take care. As
the watch showed 2m. 45s. for two laps, there was some
reason for their fears, but George kept on. Up the back
he, not unnaturally, began to get slower, and Birkett (50
yards), putting it on along the top, got nearer, and improv-
ing his position until he had no more spurt left, finished 18
yards only behind George, who broke the worsted in 4m.
19.2-5s., not by any means so much exhausted as one would
expect, although we do not join in the belief (shared by
himself) that he could have done very much better. At the
outside, he might have knocked off the odd 2-5, had he
been pressed. The quarter-mile time was not taken, but
the half was completed in 2m. 4%s., and the three-quarters
in 3m. 8J4S. Birkett ran quite up to his form, and would
have done 4m. 32s. for the full distance."

Our athletes, who lead an easy life six months, then enter
a mile run without previous training, and are badly beaten
in much worse time than five minutes, will probably not be
comforted by reading the above. A hundred yards dasb,
with a sufficient handicap to insure the winning of tl
medal, without having to exercise half a dozen timt-
themselves for the event, seems to be the height
ambition,

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tefa and jiptrrlsmatt.

July 8,

Several members of the O. A. C. are anxious to beat some
of the Club records, and would like to see a few good med-
als offered as an encouragement to go into active training
for the purpose. They should by all means be accommo-
dated. The best part of the season for athletics on this
coast is still before ns, and the athletes who have survived
the holidays propose to go to work in earnest on the new
track. It behooves the officers of the Club to give them as
much encouragement as possible.

THE TUKF.

THE CHICAGO RACES.

Similar to the Coney Island Jockey Club, of whose brill-
liant meeting at Sbeepshead Bay, Long Island, we wrote at
snch length in the last issue, the Chicago Driving Park As-
sociation seems at once to have attained to a pinnacle of
success that in less liberal and enterprising bands it would
have taken a decade to achieve. Following in the steps of
the Chicago Jockey Club, that commenced operations in
1877, the present Association was formed about the com-
mencement of last year, with a capital of $100,000 and an
executive committee of wealth, experience, liberality and
social standing — a combination so devoutly to be wished for
in an enterprise of this character. Under these favorable
auspices two successful meetings were held last year, and
the programmes for the running races commencing Satur-
day, June 24th, and for (he trotting races that begin on July
15th, are of such a varied and brilliant character as to en-
list the largest number of entries ever registered in a west-
ern city, including horses of finest quality from almost
every State of the Union. At both these meetings Califor-
nia is well Represented, and although our hopes in the
promise of our horses have not been fully realized, in their
running there is much to be proud of, considering the un-
favorable conditions that marked their first appearance on
the Eastern Turf.

There was no secret about the fact among the Californian
owners and trainers, that if- a violent rain storm came on
during the meeting, the consequent heavy track would
greatly impede the chances of our horses. Surely enough,
as luck would have it, a heavy storm came up on Saturday,
continuing the Sunday, and necessitating the postponement
of the races to the 26th of June. On that day there was a
fair attendance, with rather warm and sunuy weather, but
the track was yet heavy, and the time made was therefore
slow.

The first race was the "Inaugural Rush," for a purse of
§300, for all ages, which was won by Bootjack, the favorite,
with Gus Matthews second and Clarissima third, with
Ranger and Good Night unplaced.

The second race was the Ladies' Stake, three-quarters of
a mile, for two-year-old fillies, §50 each, half forfeit, with
$800 added. This was won easily by Miss Woodford, the
favorite, with Vis-a-Vis second, and Blue Grass Belle,
Orange Blossom and Olean in vhe order mentioned. Time,
1:20%.

The third was the Board of Trade Handicap, a mile and
a-half dash, in which there was some heavy wagering at the
following odds and weights: Bend Or, 4 years, 117 pounds,
$400; John Davis, aged, 108, $350; Monogram, 3 years, 107,
$85; Mr. Baldwin's Sunday, 3 years, 91, $75; Aliunde, 5
years, 108, $65, while $80 was given for the field, in which
were Blazes, 4 years, 117 pounds; Annie G-, 5 years, 110;
Babee, 4 years, 101, and Intrinsic, 4 years, 96 pounds.
"With a good start, Babee and Sunday took the lead, and
held it for a mile, when they gave place to Blazes and John
Davis, followed by Bend Or. The lust named waited until
well up the stretch, when he passed the leaders, -tnd, keep-
ing the lead, won without special exertion by half a length
from John Davis, with Aliunde third, two lengths further
off. Time, 2:46%.

The fourth race was mile heats, over four hurdles, which
was won by Guy, he winning the first heat in 1:58 %, Judge
Burnett taking the second heat in 1:55%, and Guy securing
the final heat in 1 :58% .

The last race was an extra purse for horses that had not
run this year, a mile and a furlong, in which there were ten
starters. It was won by Stanton in 2 min.

On the Tuesday, tne proceedings commenced with the
Flash Stakes, in which our California crack, Gano, made his
debut on an Eastern track. The weather was fine and the
attendance large. The Flash is for two-year-olds, five fur-
longs, in which there were forty-seven subscribers. Punster
was the favorite at $225, Ascender next choice at $1S5,
Barnes $75, and the field $50, comprising Barues, Sloeum,
Atzec, April Fool and Pearl Thorne. To a good start,
Barnes and Ascender took the lead, which they held, with
the others bunched and well up, until well round the turn.
It was a good race home. Ascender beating Barnes by half a
length in 1:03, he being three lengths in front of Pearl
Thorne, who was followed by Gauo, Sloeum, Punster, April
Fool and Aztec. The defeat of Punster was a great blow to
some of the Kentuckians present and to some of the Chicago
speculators, but the majority of the local betters backed
Captain Cottrill's colt. The winner is a bay gelding, by im-
ported Buckden, dam Ascension, and promises to be very
useful to the Mobile stable.

The second race was the Selling Purse, of $300, for all
ages, a mile and an eighth, which was won by Flash in
1:57%, Tom Barlow second, Churchill third, and nine
others unplaced.

The next was the Green Stakes, a mile and a quarter, for
three-year olds, that did not win last year, for which there
were fifty-six nominations. Harry Gilmore was the favorite
.at $100 against $70 for Mistral, $40 for Plunkett and $50 for
the field, in which were Gunnar, Washburd, Glenarm and
"Gus Matthews. Gilmore and Gus made the running until
well in the homestretch, when Tom Plunkett and Gunnar
came to the front, the former winning by half a length, with
Gilmore third. Time, 2:13%.

The last race was a Club Purse of $300, for all ages, heats
of five furlongs, and was run in a heavy rain storm. There
were eleven starters. Bell Boy took the first heat in 1:04,
Mamie W. the second in 1:08%. In the third heat the filly
was favorite at $100 to $30, and won easily in 1:11%. The
Mutual pools paid $50 for every $5 invested.

On the Thursday, in the first race, a Club Purse of $350,
for all ages, was won by the favorite, John Davis, Metropo-
lis being second, Madame Rowett third, with five other
starters. Time, 2:11.

The next was the Illinois Oaks, a mile and a half, for
three-year-old fillies, $50 each, half forfeit, with $800 added,
and in this the Duchess of Norfolk made her first appear
ance. On the faith of her reputation here, she was made
equal favorite at $225 with Belle of Ruunytnede, Pearl Jen-
nings and Pinafore selling for $135 each, and Lizzie Mc-
Whirter and Katie Creel $25 each. The two favorites made
the running for a mile, and in the deep mud, then pumped
themselves out, and Katie Creel, judiciously ridden, came to
the front and beat the Belle out. Lizzie McWhirter securing
the third position. Time was 2:54, and the Mutual pools
paid $117 20, an excellent $5 investment.

In the Merchants' Stake, for all ages, a mile and a
quarter, Checkmate won handily in 2.22, with Blazes
second, Bootjack third, and six others unplaced, including
Mr. Baldwin's filly Sunday, who apparently found herself in
too good a company.

The Steeplechase was won by Guy, and the final race was
an Owners' Handicap, in which there were eleven starters,
including Gano, who sold for $150, against $175 for Mary
Corbett, and the field $325. The affair was very one-sided,
Saunterer taking the lead, and winning easily in 1:19%,
with Jack Haverly second and Arno third. The French
pool > paid $70, another good turn for the outsiders.

It rained almost all the night on Thursday, <tnd then there
was another down pour an hour before the races, making the
track so muddy and disagreeable that the attendance was
very slight. The first race was "The Criterion," a dash of
three-quarters of a mile for two-year-old colts, which closed
wilk forty-one nominations. Of these there were but five
that came to the post; Ascender bing a great favorite at
S100, against $30 for the field, in which were the two Cali-
fornians, Lucky B. and Grisrner, Idle Pat and Alzec. The
start was pretty even, and Lucky B. made the running with
Ascender, the latter having slightly the best of it at the
distance, but Lucky B. rallied and won by a short head in
1:28%. In the selling purse, $300 for all ages, a dash of
a mile and a quarter, Ecker won in 2:31%, with Bailey sec-
ond and Barlow third, with Edison, John Happy and Third
Out unplaced. The third was a handicap purse, which was
taken by Metropolis, Tosco second, Startle third, a jd Wind-
rush last. Time, 3:42%. The fourth was a blub purse, for
all ages, mile heats, in which there were only two starters,
Lizzie S. and Force, the former winning two straight heats
in 2,01% and 2:05^. The fifth race, a dash of a mile for
beaten horses, was won by Farragut, with John Sullivan
second and John Henry third. Time, 2:04. With the ex-
ception of the Criterion stake the proceedings were voted as
somewhat slow.

On Saturday the day was fine, the attendance good, and
the track was improving rapidly under a strong breeze,
though still it was pronounced very heavy and slower than
when the mud was thinner. The first race was the Chicago
Stakes for three-year-old colts, one and one-half miles. Ben-
gal was the favorite, at $275; Monogram, $200; Stanton,
$180. There was. an exciting race at the finish, Stanton
winning under persuasion of both whip and steel. The sec-
ond race was the Chicago Cup, and the Californians spirit-
edly stuck to Clara D., although Checkmate was the favor-
ite at $420, John Davis selling the next choice at $200,
Blazes bringing $65 and Clara D. $65. There was little va-
riation in the race, as John Davis took the lead at the start
and never relinquished it, while Clara D. appeared to be
watching Checkmate; and though she rau into the second
place very handily, she could not reach the victor, John
Davis coming in without even having his position in jeop-
ardy. To beat Checkmate was held to be a full measure of
glory for the California mare, and the predictions are rife
that she will yet place a good race to the Occidental contin-
gent.

The next event was the club purse of $400. 1% miles.
Just beiore the race, Topsy was the favorite in the pools at
$130; Duchess of Norfolk, $100; and Madame Rowett, $25.
Topsy got the best of the start, and led to the lower turn,
the Duchess next coming round the turn. The Duchess
then took the lead and won easily by two lengths, Topsy
second, Ro;vett third. Time, 2:12%. For the second heat,
in the pools Duchess brought $100, field $25. The Duchess
went to the lead at once, and was never headed, winning
in a canter by half a dozen lengths, Kowett second.
Time, 2:16%.

The fourth race was a hurdle handicap, two mile's. In
the pools Judge Burnett brought S10P, field $100. The
three ran well together to the fourth hurdle, where Nora
fell and rolled directly over her rider, injuring him quite
severely. After passing the fifth hurdle, Burnett won easily
by half a dozen lengths. Time, 1:20.

The fifth race was a selling "purse, one and a half miles,
all ages. In the pools Sam Keeker brought $100, John
Sullivan $70, Jack Haverly $40. Sullivan and Haverly ran
head and head for seven furlongs, when Haverly hegan to
tall away and Keeker to move up, but Sullivan held the
lead and won by four lengths. Keeker second, Haverly
third. Time, 2:52.

The sixth race was three-quarters of a mile, all ages. In
the pools Bell Boy brought $165, Saunterer $125, field $25.
The finish was between Goodnight and Saunterer. The
former won. Saunterer second, Intrinsic third . Time. 1 :22.

On the Monday the promise of good weather was not ful-
filled. The rain fell in the night and early in the morning,
making the track quite heavy. Just before the first race a
drizzliug rain set in, and increased to a heavy down-pour
before the second race was run, making the track deep in
mud and compelling a postponement of the day's programme
at the conclusion of the teeond race. For the first event,
Nursery stakes, mile dash, Lucky B was the favorite in the
pools. He got away badly, and an effort to make up lost
ground and force the pace over such a Leavy track was too
much for him, and Ascender, who ran awaiting race, three-
quarters of a mile, came in a rush in the last furlong, and
won. Time, 1:58, Lucky B dropping to third place. With
a good track he would give the Mobile crack a very lively
race for that distance. In the two-mile heats, Clara D had
everything her way, settling the pace throughout and winning
at will, under a strong pull, in two straight heats. She
demonstrated that she is a good mud horse, as at the con-
clusion of each heat she scarcely took a long breath, while
the others were dead tired. Time, 4:05M, 4:11.

On Tuesday the first race, three-quarters of a mile for
maidens of all ages, John Henry won by half a length, In-
trinsic Second. Time, 1:27. In the second race, one mile, for
three-year-olds that have not run first or second this year,
colts 103 pounds, fillies 98 pounds, Boatman won by a
length, Jesse James second. Time, 2:01%. In the third
race, Selling Purse, half a mile, for two-year-olds, "Virgil
(filly) won by half a length, Early Bird second. Time,
0:56%. In the fourth race, one mile and one-eighth, for

no winntrs at this meeting, Lizzie S. won by half a length,
Tom Barlow second. Time, 2:11%. The fifth race was the
Illinois Derby, for three-year-old colts and fillies. In the
pools Duchess of Norfolk sold for $700; Stanton, $450; An-
glia, $320; Gunnar, $310; Bengal, $325; Monogram, $200.
Gunnar won, hands down, by four open lengths, Stanton
second, Bengal third. Monogram, Anglia and Duchess of
Norfolk were beaten off, and pulled up, finishing as named.
In the sixth race, two miles, for all ages, Bootjack won by a
nose, Lida Stanhope second. Time, 4:07%. The seventh
race was mile heats, best three in five, for all ages. The
starters were Force and Metropolis. Metropolis took the
lead and held it to the finish in each heat. Best time, 2:00.
The eighth race, handicap steeplechase, for all ages, about
two and a half miles, was won by Edison by a quarter of a
a mile, Strychnine second, Bailey third. 'J he ninth race,
selling purse, for all ages, one and a quarter miles, was
won by D idette in a canter by half a dozen lengths, Ama-
zon second. Time, 2:24%. The teuth race, Owners' handi-
cap, for all ages, three-quarters of a mile, was won by
Good Night by half a length, Lizzie S second, Baybee third.
Time 1:21%. The eleventh race for all ages, maiden allow-
ance, one and a half miles, was won by Flauder in a canter
by a dozen lengths, Pope Leo second. Time, 3:55%. The
twelfth race, for maiden two-year-olds, five-eighths of a mile,
was won by Idle Pal by two necks, Sloeum second. Time,
1:09.

Wednesday was an extra day. The attendance was light,
but the day was bright and warm and the track heavy. The
first race was 1% miles for non-winning three-year-olds.
In the pools Belle of liunnemede brought $125, the field $50.
From the start Flone made the running with John Sullivan
lagged on her; Viron, third; Belle of Kunnemede, fourth.
At the half-mile post Kunnemede joined the leaders and at
the three-quarter mile post she and Sullivan were together
and at distance, and both got the whip, but Sullivan won by
a neck; the Belle second, four lengths before Willansee,
third; Flone, fourth; Tricks, fifth; Viron, last. Time, 2:18.
The Mutuals paid $45 10. The second was three-quarters
of a mile for non-winning three-year-olds at this meeting.
In the pools Grismer brought $100, Baritone $90. The
start was even and Baritone led to the half-mile post, when
Grismer went to the front and won handsomely by a length.
Time, 1:22%.

The third race was a selling purse, 1% miles, for all ages.
In the pools Mammorist brought $200, Farragut $165, Bai-
ley $110, the field $65. At the start Farragut, Mammorist
and Jack Haverly were together in front, and led without
material change for three-quarters of a mile. On the far
side, Bailey, running alone, in fourth place, drew up to a
length from the leaders, and at the three-quarter post the
whole field ran into a bunch, from which Bailey emerged in
the lead and won easily by two lengths; Jack Haverly, sec-
ond, half a length before Katie B., third; Farragut, fourth;
Mammorist, fifth; Ed. Keardon, last. Time, 2:17.

The fourth race was mile heats, all ages, allowance for
beaten horses. In the first heat pools sold, Clara D. $250,
the field $71. Athelstaue and Tom Barlow had a little the
best of it at the start. Around the first turn Clara D. and
Clarissima went forward, At the half-mile Tom Barlow ran
into second place and lapped on Clara D. After a driving
finish Clara D. won by a length: Clarissima, third, three
lengths away; Amazon, fourth; Athelstane, distanced. Time,
1:49%. In the second heat pools Clara D. brought $175,
the field $25. Clara D. was never headed, winning by two
lengths; Tom Barlow, second, two lengths before Clarissima,
third; Amazon, last. Time, 1:48.

TUKF AND TRACK.

The July stakes for two-year-olds at Newmarket, England,
five furlongs one hundred and thirty-six yards, was won by
Macbeth, Fulmen second, and Lyndell third. The maiden
plate, two-year-old colts and fillies, five furlongs, was won
by Couleur de Kosa, Canon second and Bisserta third. P.
Lorillard's Winonah ran.

Mr. P. Lorillard has recently purchased of Messrs. Mc-
Iutyre & Swiney, of Kentucky, the chestnut colt foaled in
1881 by Wanderer, dam Katie Pearce, by imp. Leamington,
out of Stamps, by Lexington. The colt has been named
Wonder. This is close inbreeding to strong and swift stock,
as Katie Pearce was a good racer, and Wanderer a famous
son of Lexington, second almost to none.

The Breeders' Stakes at Monmouth Park, New Jersey,
filled well, but not up to expectations, there being a decided
falling off when compared with the figures of previous years.
In 1881 the stake had 142 nominations, the present year
166; the stake which has just closed (to be run in 1S83) hag
only 110. This is to be regretted, as the Association have
gone to great pains to form the best stake ever constructed.
The principal entries are G. Lorillard, 13: P. Lorillard, 17;
D. D. Withers, 10; L. Stanford, 12; A. Belmont, 5; Dwyer
Brothers, 5; Whitten Brothers, 4; K. W. Wulden, 6; Preak-
neBs Stable, 5; Mr. Kelso and B. G. Thomas, 3 each. This
proves that Ex-Governor Stanford is not content with own-
ing the best young trotting stock, but that he will as well
enter the lists against all the best Eastern thoroughbreds.
We wish him success.

Judge Mee has two promising fillies this summer, both
eired by Thad Stevens. The one from Katie Pease is hand-
some, lusty, and as playful as a kitten, and she promises
well. The other is from Mistake — a daughter of Katie
Pease sired by Wildidle — and she, being a first and late foal,
is delicate, although prettily formed. Katie and her progeny
are the pets of the household, and Judge McKmstry, a fine
three-year-old, her only son, by Grinstead or Thad Stevens,
will at once go into active training for the fall campaign;
making his first appearance probably at the Golden Gate
Fair. Katie this year was sent to Wheatley who, although
a famous son of War Dance, has as yet had but few oppor-
tunities at the stud.

In the Brighton Beach stakes at Long Island on the 16th
of June, there was a pretty big bid at a fraud, Laura Glass
being doubly pulled so as to allow her stable companion,
Aurelius, to win, he being a rank outsider in the betting.
They came in first and second, and were both disqualified,
the race being given to Florimel, the third horse. At a
recent meeting of the Executive Committee it was resolved
that the two jockeys, Brophy and Hughes, be exonerated,
as they rode to instructions, that, wheu examined, they at
once disclosed; thit Frank McCabe, the trainer of both
horses, be censured by the President; that Dominick Co-
laizzi, who named Laura Glass, be suspended for the season;
that Win. Lovell, who entered Aurelius, be expelled, and

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that both Laura Glass and Aurelius be ruled off the track.
This is a severe and summary punishment that puts an end
to the racing career of two useful horses, bnt such salutary
■examples are necessary to prevent frauds of a similar de-
scription.

From Honolulu we hear that there is a notable increase
in the demand for good trotting strai ns. In a few years
King Kalakaua will have some fine ycung stock from Bos-
well, by Almont and Triumph, by C. M. Clay, owned by
his Majesty. There are also several fine mares there with
foals by Patchen, Vernon, King William and Boswell, as
also some nue youngsters, the produce of Waterford, Glos-
ter and Basswood. A mare from the Winters' ranch called
Hosewood, although she was a failure there, is much thought
of by Mr. James Campbell, her present owner. She is now
in foal to Gloster, who was sired by Jack Kowatt, a grand-
son of Lexington, his dam being Lady Fairfield by Bonnie
Scotland. This is a rare cross. Mr. H. A. Agnew has also
some ten head in his stable, and among them several fast
ones. Among the principal ones are mentioned a bay colt
by Corbett's Irvington from Lady Hamilton, and another
one by Irvington from Kate, a fast pacer; a bay mare, Maude
Bowley, and some ether good stock.

A telegraphic dispatch tells of a sad occurrence that is said
to have taken place atSheepshead Bay on the 27th of June.
It appears that in a private race between two well known
sporting gentlemen, one of the horses dropped dead at the
conclusion of the contest. An e3'e-witness of the affair said
that Pierre Lorillard and Carroll Livingston appeared on
the track hours before the races on Tuesday morning. Lo-
rillard, who weighs about 240 pounds, was mounted on a
magnificent bay; Livingston, whose weight is some fifteen
or twenty pounds less than Lorillard's, rode a smaller bay.
The gentlemen bantered each other for a short race, each
feeling confident that he could win. A dash of a quarter of
a mile was agreed on for a sweepstakes of 25 cents. Starting
at the three-quarters pole, just below the turn into the home-
stretch, Lorillard soon gained the lead, while Livingston
■dashed on at his flanks until near the judge's stand, where
Lorillard opened a slight gap, winning the race by about a
length and a half, in the fast time of 28 seconds. Living-
ston's horse carried him a few rods beyond the stand, when
he fell and expired, it is supposed from the bursting of a
blood-vessel. The racers had been used by the gentlemen as
saddle-horses.

Although the grand meetings of the circuits at the East
have not yet commenced, it is extraordinary to note the
number of horses that are working themselves into a fore-
most position, as already the following horses have dropped
into the 2:30 class during the past year:
Buffalo Girl, b.m., converted pacer, by Pocahontas Bo y2:24

Charley Hood, b. g., by Pearsall 2:29%

Clara M., b. m 2:29%

Clara Cleveland, ch. m., Fall 1881 2: 29%

Commander, b. h., by Blue Bull 2 :26^

Cornelia, bl. m 2 :26

Claremont, b. h. , by Fred Low 2 :29

Dou, gr. g., by Idol (Akers* or Peck's") 2:24%

Douglas, gr. g., by son of Wofnl, dam by Henry Clay. 2:25

Elmer, br. g., by Gooding's Champion 2 :26%

Estelle, b. m 2:36%

Florence M., eh.m., by Blue Bull, dam by Bed Buck.2:25%

George M., br.g 2:25

Cipsey, b.m 2:28%

H. W. Beecher, br. h 2:28%

Highland Stranger, b. h., by Mambrino Patchen 2:25%

Hudson, b. g., by Tippoo -. .2:29

InaG., b. m., by Blue Bull 2:24%

Jack Sailor, b. g., by Sweepstakes 2:25%

Keno, b. g., by Magic 2:23%

Kiug William, blk g 2:26%

Lillian, ch. m., by Almont 2:26

Lula F., b. m., by Ericsson 2:29

Maud T., b. m., by Hamlin's Almont, Jr 2:26

Overman, ch. g., by St. Elmo 2:28%

R. P., br. h., by Happy Medium 2:23

Vivid C.b.g 2:28%

Young Fullerton, ch. h., by Edward Everett 2:29>4

We append a few of the records that call for special atten-
tion:

At Poughkeensie, on the 27th June, Early Kose won the
2.23 purse, she winning the first, third and fifth heats in
2:22%, 2:22, and 2:23. The second heat was a dead-heat
between Early Rose and Tariff in 2:20%, and Pickard won
the fourth heat in 2:22%. The three-minute purse was won
by Crowu Point Maid in three straight heats; time, 2:30%,
2:30%, and 2:30%. On the 28th, George M., in three
straight heats, won the 2:23 class. Time, 2:24, 2:26%, 2:27.
Frank won the 2:33 class in three straight heats. Time, 2:27,
2:27^, 2:26%.

At Grand Rapids, on the same day, the 2:20 class race,
purse $800, two starters, was won by Annie W., William H.
second. Time, 2:27, 2:24%, 2:25%. The free-for-all pacing
race, purse $600, four starters, was won by Bay Billy, Buf-
falo Girl second, Sweetzer third. Time, 2:23%, 2:23%, 2:24

On the 15th, Californians will be more directly interested*
in these events, as at Chicago the State will be well repre-
sented.

At the Hillsboro, Oregon, races, on the 3d, the trotting,
2:50 class, was won by Maggie Arnold, Stranger second.
Time, 2:39%, 2:39%, 2:37, 2:39,2:40. The three-quarter
dash was won by Jim Merritt, Joe Howell second. Renwick
third. Time, 1:17, fastest ever made on the track. On the
iollowing day, Collier won the mile and a quarter dash
beating Joe Howell and Trade Dollar, in 2:13%. Pedro won
the trotting race, beating Tempest and Maggie Arnold.
Best time, 2:33%.

THE CONEY ISLAND RACES.

On Saturday, July 1st, in the one-mile race, Frankie B
and Nellie Peyton_made a dead heat, Coinage third. Time,
1:44%. Frankie B. and Nellie ran the race off, and the
former won by a head. Time, 1:45. In the mile and one-
eighth race, Talisman won, Bedouin second, Edwin A. third.
Time, 1:57%. A claim of foul against the winner was not
allowed. In the seven-furlong race, Carrie B. won, Nonplus
second, Tittlebat third. Time, 1:31%. In the mile and
one-eighth race, Arsenic won, Marchioness second, Baton
Rouge third. Time, 1:57%. In the hurdle race, a mile
and a half, King Dutchman won, Harry O. second, Gift
third. Time, 2:52%. Doigassial fell.

On the Monday, the seven-eighths mile was won by La-
lize, Mary Warren second, Btlle of the North third. Time.
1:30%. In the three-qaarters mile, Prosper won, Ida D

second, Monk third. Time, 1:16%. In the one-mile, Van-
guard won, Bonheur second, L. B. Sprague third. Time,
1:45% . All the horses except Vanguard and Bonheur got
off on a false start, and run over the whole course. Tn the
hurdle race, a mile and a quarter, Gift won, Delaware second,
Dallgaisan third. Time, 2:24%.

At Coney Island, on the 4th of July, the three-quarters of
a mile race, Tittlebat won; Elector second. Time, 1:18.
The seven iurlongs race Bedouin won; Bridecake second.
Time, 1:32. The mile and furlong race Capias won; Oak-
dale second. Time, 1:58. The mile and a quarter race
Brambaletta won; Milesia second. Time, 2:16%, The
three-quarters of a mile race Owen Bowling won; Mary
Warren second. Time, 1:19%. The Independence stakes,
steeplechase over the short course, Kittie Clark won; Ike
Bonham second. Time, 2:40.

AT MONMOUTH PAEK.
At this, the favorite race track of Long Branch, on the
4th of July, the first race, the %"-mile race, was won by
Barrett easily; Greenland second. Time, 1:56%. The %-
mile race Pizarro won; Clonmel secoud. Time, 1:03% .
The Lorillard stakes race, 1%-mile, Kunnymede won by a
head; Forester second. Time, 2:10. The Shrewsbury handi-
cap, 1%-mile, Glenmore won; Glidelia second. Time,
3:08%. In the auction race, 1%-niile, Mary Anderson and
Strathspey ran. The former won. Time, 2:26%. In the
race for the Wetber cup for gentlemen riders, %-inile, Cor-
sair, ridden by Mr. Holmes, won; Arsenic, Mr. Ward in the
saddle, second. Time, 1:19%. The steeplechase, full
course, Frank Short won; Bernardino second. Time, 5:30.

On Monday, the five-eighths mile, for two-year-olds, was
won by Blackman, Fairfield second, Marc Antony third.
Time, 1:04. In the one mile, three-year-olds, Amazon won,
Bienheim second, Bouthier third. Time, l:AQlA. In the
mile and an eighth, Sweet Home won, Warfield second, Du-
plex third. Time, 1:58. In the mile and three-eighths,
Parole won, Hilarity second, Francisco third. Time, 2:26%.
In the seven-eighths mile, Little Phil won, Sir Hugh second,
Clarence third. Time, 1:28%, the best on record. In the
hurdle race, a mile and a quarter, Frank Short won, Berna-
dine second, Ohio Boy third. Time, 2:24%.

SCENES AT CONEY ISLAND RACES.

'Here's your winners in all the races," are the hopeful
words which fall upon the ears of the sports as they flock
through the entrance to the coarse at Sheepshead Bay. An
investment of twenty-five cents secures a sealed envelope
inclosing a slip of paper on which are the names of the
"sure winners." The selections are either based on the
betting at Brighton Beach or Hunter's Point the night be-
fore, or on the judgment of the enterprising vendor of
"tips," which is very probable not a whit better than that
of the buyer. One of the slips, bought for curiosity by the
writer on Wednesday last, did not bear the name of a single
winner. But then that day was declared by veterans to be
"one of the worst ever seen on the turf." Last year the
sale of selections in envelopes was confined to an individual
who had lost a small fortune in backing his selections, and
who sought to recover it by selecting for others. In a few
cases his judgment was followed in opposition to that of
the "knowing ones" with probable result, but as a general
rule he did no better than the average sport who follows the
favorites. This year his place has been taken by a dozen or
more "envelope touts," mostly youths in need of the means
of betting.

Two dozen bookmakers all in a row make of the covered
platform devoted to bettiug purposes a perfect pandemonium.
Kelly & Bliss own the entire privileges, and sublet them,
retaining only the mutual and auction pools and two book-
stands. The auction pool is falling more and more into
disfavor. Either in the books or mutuals the fraternity can
get much more for their money. In a few years the pecu-
liarly American style of betting will have entirely given
place to the French and English styles.

How much betters are controlled by signs and omens is
illustrated by the following narration, made to the reporter
the other day:

" I was in the line going up to buy Barrett, intending to
put $20 on him, although I had a strong affection, born of
past winnings, for the Julietta colt. The man ahead of me
called for two tickets on Barrett, and the absent-minded
ticket-seller called out to the marker, 'Withers' colt two.'
' I don't want the colt; I want Barrett,' exclaimed the buyer
impatiently, and the mistake was immediately corrected.
That incident put nearly $200 in my pocket, for, impelled
by a sudden impulse, I took the rejected tickets and two
more, and exchanged them after the race for $200."

Rev. Justin D. Fulton has been dilating on the growing
female appetite for alcoholic liquors. If he were to visit
Sheepshead Bay on a race day he might find a subject for
another discourse. The women who come down to the sea
to "bet their money like little men," are neither few nor far
between. From the handful of two years ago they have
grown into a very considerable section of the patrons of the
course. And their judgment, not by any means based on
a knowledge of the horses, is generally better than that of
the men. One lady who sat in the immediate vicinitj of
the reporters on Blue Wednesday last, "picked" four of the
five winners, a feat which none of her male friends, judging
from their expressions, were able to accomplish.

" If she were playing poker," said one of these gentlemen
afterward, "and were to go in on a shutter, she'd draw a
house and lot sure."

The female choice is often dictated by the name of the
horse or the color of the rider. And the dismay of "old
uns" when a winner is thus chosen can be better imagined
than described. — New York Star,

THE SPRING SLEETING OF THE BLOOD HORSE
ASSOCIATION.

OFFICIAL REPORT.

The races were held at the Bay District Track. The weather was fine
and the attendance fair in numbers, while the track was in fine order, and
the time, in many cases, was fast.

First Day, April 35th.
FIRST RACE.— California Stakes for two-year-olds; $33 e:ich. $25 forfeit
with $250 added; the second to save hid stake; a dash of half a mile; 30
subscribers, of whum 18 paid forfeit.

E. J, Baldwin's b c Gano, by Orinstead — Santa Anita; 100 lbs. 1

P. Coutts' b c Panama, by Shannon— AddieW.; 100 lbs 2

T. Winter's b f Clara W., by Norfolk— Ballerina; 100 lbs 3

The following ran unplaced: Put. Robinson's May B-, by Shannon— Je3sie
ft.; P. Cuutts' Flou-Flou, by Monday— Jennie C; T. Winters' Lou Spencer,
by Norfolk--Ballinette; E. J. Baldwin's Lucky B.. by Rutherford --Maggie
Emerson; J. B. Chase's Laura, by Shannon— Folly; Palo Alto Stable's ch
f Satanella, by Leveler— Frou Frou; W. Boots' ch g Bob Wooding— Lizzie

Marshall; J. B. Harm's Nubia, by Leinster— Addia A.; and the sama
owners, Sophia, by Bazaar from Sophia Jamison.
Time, 51 s.
SECOND RACE.— The Coutts' stake for all ages, 850 each, $25 forfeifc
with §200 added; the second to save stake. A dash of a mile and a quirtar
free for all. •

T. Winters' ch f Atalanta, 3 yrs, by Norfolk— Lady Jane; 97 lbs. . 1
Palo Alto Stable's b f Precious, 3 yrs, by Lever — Frolic; 97 lbs. 2
P. J. Shatter's b m Night Hawk, 5 yrs, by Haddington— Napa

Queen; 117 lbs 3

A. J. Stimler's ch g Fred Collier, by Joe Hooker — Puss; and Wm. Boots
ch c Inauguration, ran unplaced, while C. McLaughlin's b h Boots paid
forfeit. Time, 2:11.

THIRD RACE.— The Winters Stake, $100 each and $25 forfeit with $5
added; $150 to the second and the third to save his stake — a dash of one
mile and a half for three-year olds — closed with 13 subscribers, of whom 16
paid forfeit.

T. Winters' b f The Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk— Marion;

102 lbs 1

P. Coutts' br c Forest King, bv Monday — Abbie W.J 105 lbs. . . 2
Time 2:39i-
FOURTH RACE.— The Coquette Stakes; $50 each and $25 forfeit, with
S2U0 added; the second to save stake. A dash of a mile and an eighth
for maiden fillies.

Geo. Hearst's ch f Maria F., bv Leinster— Flush; 113 lbs 1

T. Winters' ch f Hattie B., by Norfolk— Maggie Dale; 113 lbs. . 2
J. & H. C. Judson's ch f Lottie J., by Wiluidle— Lizzie Bruwn;

113 lbs 3

Time, 1:58.

Second Day, April 27th.

FIRST RACE.— The Hearst Stake, $5) each and $25 forfeit, with $150

added; second to save stake. A dash of three quarters of a mile, free

for all. Five subscribers, of whom two paid forfeit.

A. G. Wood's ch g Jim Renwiek, 4 yrs, by Joe Hooker — Big

Gun; 115 lbs l

T. Winters' eh i Atalanta, 3 yrs, by Norfolk— Lady Ja.ie; 101 lbs 2
J. P. Shatters b m Night Hawk, 5 yrs, by Haddington — Napa

Queen; 115 lbs 3

Time, 1:15.
SECOND RACE.— The Trial Stakes. $50 each; $25 forfeit with $25
added; the second to save his stake . A dash of a mile and five-eighths for
maiden three-year-olds, the winner of the Coquette Stakes to carry seven
pounds extra. Four subscribers, of whom two paid forfeit.

Geo. Hearst's ch f Maria F., by Leinster— Flush; 120 lbs (inch

7 lbs extra) i

T. Winters' ch f Hattie B., by Norfolk— .Maggie Dale; 113 lbs. 2
Time, 2:53^.
THIRD RACE.— Selling Purse, $200; $50 to second; entrance-fee, 5 per
cent., to third; horses entered to be sold at $1,000, to carry regular weight;
2 lbs allowed off for every $100 under that valuation ; winner to be claimed*
by any one,, and if the sum is in excess of the amount entered, then half
the surplus to second, and half to the association. One mile and a furlong. '
Eight subscribers, of whom two paid forfeit.

Norris Bros.' b in Minnie Norris, 4 yrs, entered to be sold for

$400, by Leinster, her dam by Belmont; 101 lbs 1

J. & H. C. Judson's b g Belshaw, 4 yrs, $500, by Wild idle— Susie

W., 105 lbs 2

J. N. Randall's b g Geo. Bender, aged, $400, sire unknown, hia

dam Sugar Plum; 107 lbs 3

P. J. Shatter's b h Haddington, 5 yrs, $1,000, by imp. Haddington —
Lizzie Marshall; 109 lbs; and H. Schwartz's b f Sister to Lottery, 3 yrs,
$500, by Monday, dam Virginia, ran unplaced, and the winner was sold to
the Palo Alto Stable for $550.

Time, 1:57.
FOURTH RACE.— The Pacific Cup, a handicap of $100 each, $50 forfeit
$20 if declared, with S1,000 added, of which $300 to the second, and the third
horse to save stake. A dash of two miles and a quarter. Eight sub-
scribers, of whom two declared out and three paid forfeit.

T. Winters' b f The Duchess of Norfolk, 3 yrs, by Norfolk— Ma-
rion; 93 lbs 1

C. McLaughlin's b h Boots, 4 yrs, by Imp. Hercules— Emma

Barnes; 10G lbs 2

TLe Palo Alto Stable's b f Precious, 3 yrs, by Lever— Frolic;

87 lb3 3

E. J. Baldwin's b m Clara D., aged, by Glenelg— Nun; 120 lbs; and W.
Boots' br h Nathan Coombs, aged, by Lodi— Miami; 114 lbs; both declared
out. A. J. Stimler's ch g Fred Collier, 4 yrs, by Joe Hooker — Puss; 112
lbs; T. Winter's ch f Atalanta, 3 yrs, by Norfolk— Lady Jane; S7 lbs; and
J. B. Chase's br m Winifred, 4 yrs, by Joe Daniels— Electra; 102 lbs; paid
forfeit. Time, 3:5S#.

Third Dwi, April 29tk.
FIRST RACE.— The Connor Stake, for two-year-olds; $50 each, $25 for
feit, with $250 added; the second to save his stake. A dash of three quar-
ters of a mile. 23 subscribers, of whom 20 paid forfeit. When any Cali-
fornia two-year-old in this stake beats the time of Connor, 1.15J£ for this
distance, then the stake to be named after the colt tuat beats it. Colts
100 lbs; fillies, 97 lbs.

E. J . Baldwin's b c Gano, by Grinstead— Santa Anita 1

E. J. Baldwin's Lucky B., by Rutherford— Maggie Emerson... 2

J. B. Hagtrins' b f Nubia, by Leinster — Ada A 3

Palo Alto Stable's ch f Satanella, by Leveler— Frou Frou; Palo Alto Sta-
ble's ch f , by Wildidle— Rosa; P. Robson's ch f May B . , by Shannon— Jessie
R.; P. Coutts' b c Panama, by Shannon — Abbie W.; P. Coutts' bl f Froa
Frou, by Monday— Jennie C. ran unplaced.
Time, 1:15.
This stake, according to the rules, will be known in the future as the Gano
Stake, until under the same conditions the time of 1:15 is surpassed, and
then by the name of the two-year-old that beats it.

SECOND RACE.— The Spirit of the Ti>nes Stake, $100 each; $25 forfeit,
with $300 added; $150 to the second and the third to save his stake. A
dash of a mile and three quarters for three-year-olds. Closed with eighteen
subscribers, of whom sixteen paid forfeit.

T. Winters' b f The Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk— Marion ;

102 lbs 1

The Palo Alto Stable's b f Precious, by Lever— Frolic; 102 lbs. . 2
Time, 3:04.
THIRD RACE— A Selling Purse oi $200; the second horse to received
and the entrance, five per cent., to the third. Dash of a mile and a quar
ter. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to carry entitled weight and two
pounds allowed off for each $100 under the fixed valuation. The winner
can he claimed by any one.

J. & H. C. Judson's b g Belshaw, 4 yrs, $500, by Wildidle— Su-
sie; 105 lbs 1

J. N. Randall's b g Geo. Bender, age 1, $100, his sire unknown

and his dam Sugar Plum; 107 lbs 2

P. J. Shatter's b h Haddington, 5 yrs, $1,000, by imp. Hadding-
ton— Prairie Flower; 122 lbs 3

H. Schwartz's b f Sister to Lottery, 3 yrs, $500, by Monday-
Virginia; 87 lbs ; 4

Time, 2:13.
FOURTH RACE. — Member's Cup, of $100 valuation, presented by
Theo. Winters, Esq. ; to De ridden by members only. A dash of a mile. En-
trance ten per cent, to second horse. To carry 100 lbs. Horses musthave
been used upon the road for saddle or driving purposes up to April 1st.

Isadore Townsend names his b m Mollie H 1

Dr. Talliafcrro names his br g Ebony 2

In the absence of Mr. Townsend, the race became void on account of the
members' clause, but with Mr. Winters' consent the horses were ridden
by jockeys, with Mr. Johnson on the winner and MattStern on Ebony; the
weights being reduced to 140 pounds.

Time, 1:49J4
FIFTH RACE.— The Consolation Purse, $100; the second horse to r»
ceive $25 and the thirrt $1£; entrance free. One mile.

T. Winters' ch f Hattie B., 3 yra, by Norfolk— Maggie Dale;

87 lbs 1

J. N. Randall's b g Geo. Bender, aged, his sire unknown, hia

dam Sugar Plum; 109 lbs 2

Time, 1:44.
The Extra Day, May Sd.
FIRST RACE.— The Sequel Stakes, for three-year-olds; $25 p. p. with
$150 added. A mile and a furlong.

Geo. Hearst's ch f Maria F., by Leinster— Flush: 107 lbs 1

W. Boots' ch c Inauguration, bv Wildidle— Miami; 110 lbs 2

T. Winters' ch f Hattie B., by Norfolk— Maggie Dale; 107 lhs.. 3
Time, 2:00.
SECOND RACE.— The Junior Stakes, for beaten two-year-olds; $25 p. p
with $100 added. Five furlongs.

Palo Alto Stable's ch f Satanella, by Leveler— Frou Frou; 107 lbs 1

J. B. Haggin's b f Nubia, by Leinster— Addie A.; 107 lbs 2

T. Winters' b f Clara W., by Norfolk— Ballerina; 107 lbs 3

Time, 1:02£.
THIRD RACE.— A handicap for all ages; $25 each with $150 added. A
mile and a quarter.

Geo. Hearst's b c The Duke of Monday, 3 yrs, by Monday— Dem-
irep; 110 lbs 1

J. As II. C. Judson's b g Belshaw, 4 yrs, by Wildidle -Susie W.;

100 lbs 2

W. Boots' b m Bonnie Jean, 5 yrs, by Hercules— Lizzie Marshall;

93 lbs : 3

Time, 2:U>4.
FOURTH RACE.— Purse $150, for horses that have started and never
won. Mile heats.

P, J. Shatter's 3 in Night Hawk, by imp. Haddington— Napa

Quesn; 110 lbs 1-*

H. Schwartz's b f Sister to Lottery, by Monday— Virginia; 87 lbi.2-^
Time, 1:45, 1:40.
J09BPU Caixs Simpson, Sec'y. Tukodors Wixtbus, Pi

C. M. Chasb, Assistant Sec'y.

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July 8,

ROWING.

The city regatta at Long Bridge, on* Tuesday, was far
more successful than there was reason to expect. The prizes
were, to use the least offensive word "small." The entries
and the attendance were however in the inverse ratio to
the trophies, and several of the contests were close enough
to be exciting. As usual at rowing matches on our harbor
the length of the course was guessed at. No two races were
started from the same point in consequence of the wind and
tide, so that the time taken was worthless as a test of com-
parative merit. Even had the course been properly sur-
veyed, the time would have been still valueless, as the timer
did his work with an ordinary watch and in such a manner
that in two races he was most undoubtedly several minutes
wrong. When the glaring error was observed by one of the
judges, who is a rowing man, the time was shaved down to
reasonable proportions and in its reconstructed form given
to the press as an honest record. The management of the
regatta was by no means good, but considering that the re-
gatta was only an experiment, it might have been worse
There was no police boat and the course was kept as clear
as a lot of boys in small boats chose to make it. Several
times when a race was about to be started some pestiferous
boat-sailer came booming over the course in his scow or
plunger and the oarsmen had to wait until the defiant tres-
passer had been blown out of the way. The yacht Ariel
also contributed to the disadvantages of rowing by anchor-
ing right on the course and allowing her boat to swing out
at the stern at the full length of a long rope. Considering
that the Ariel is owned by a gentleman who takes a lively
interest in aquatic sport, the disposition made of the yacht
on this occasion seemed very strange. The only explana-
tion is that Mr. Llovd was not a party to it, and would have
speedily corrected the trouble had he been present. The
stiff wind blew across the course all day, and made it im-
possible to give the competing boats a fair flying start. Had
the committee taken the precaution to stretch a line across
the course and start the boats from an anchored skiff, the
difficulty of sending the competitors off on even terms would
have been greatly lessened, and the patience of the specta-
tors would not have been so sorely tried. The honesty and
earnestness of the contest compensated however for the
shortcomings of the hasty arrangements, and an annual city
regatta may now be regarded as a fixture. Every member
of the Fourth of July Committee who witnessed the races
and observed the large crowd in attendance expressed the
belief that the few hundred dollars given in prizes were
well spent, and should have been doubled. It would be a
good idea to put a premium on promptness in the next re-
gatta by starting all races on time. Let the Committee of
arrangements advertise that the races will be started in
their regular order, and that ten minutes after each signal
gun the men or crews must be on the line. This will pre-
vent the delays that are sure to occur when men know that
the race will not be started until they have completed their
slow and careful preparations, and pulled up to the line as
if time was of no object.

Th9 first event of the regatta was the single scull-race
and to oarsmen was one of the most important. The ques
tion of superiority among the young scullers has been
in dispute for some time, and this was the first
occasion on which they all met on very even terms;
Griffin, who Eeems to row nnder a lucky star, won
the choice of positions, and took the sheltered station un-
der the wharf. Watkins was next, with "White. Peterson
and Sullivan, who always draws the outside position, lying
in tho stream. The outside stations were about as good as
the inner ones, however, as the tide was running in swiftly,
and except a strip of lumpy water near the stakeboats, the
course was pretty smooth. Griffin and White had the best
of the start. "White, who rowed a fine boat recently built by
"Waters & Co., was expected to lead in the first quarter, but
"Watkins and Peterson held him well, and he passed the
cattle wharf without much advantage. The rowing men
watched Peterson closely, as it was his debut as a sculler in
6hells, and were not surprised to see him display a great
turn of speed. It is very doubtful if his boat was rigged as
well as she might be. She seemed a little down at the
6tern, but despite this disadvantage" he sent her flying along
at a tremendous pace, with a powerful stroke of thirty to
the minute. He rowed with great steadiness, and in view
of his great strength, he looked a winner half way to the
atakeboat. Meantime Sullivan had steered himself out of
the race, and Griffin had gone inshore unobserved and was
diligently working his passage through the smooth water.
Peterson came toward the stakeboat like a quarter-horse,
but the wind had carried him to leeward and he had to turn
his boat at right angles and row forty yards toward shore
to make the turn. He rowed those forty yards in such a
lively manner that he got around first, and started for home
with enough in hand to make him a winner by two hundred
yards if he had bern pushed. The race for second place
fully demonstrated the abilities of "White, "Watkins and
Griffin. White turned better than Watkins, and Griffin got
around a few moments after. Coming home, Griffin stead-
ily forged ahead, and half way to the wharf the three boats
were in line once more. It then became a question of stam-
ina, and White let go suddenly. Watkins and Griffin con-
tinued the battle to the very end. On the last hundred
yards Watkins made a desperate effort to get to the front,
but Griffin held him and finished a clear length ahead and
in good fix for another mile. The race demonstrated the
fact that Peterson was by all odds the best sculler on the
bay at present, while Griffin possesses abilities far higher
than he has been accredited with. He rows in good form
and improves over a long distance. Watkins had the ad-
vantage of him a boat's length and should have beaten him.
White was the best boated man in the race, but his hard

style of rowing proved too much for his condition when he
had men alongside who could make the pace and keep it.
In smooth water he may have done better, but nobody but
Peterson could have won. Peterson is little more than a
boy, though a giant in size, standing nearly six feet and
weighing 185 pounds in his boat. He has been almost
raised on the water. Griffin is the lightest sculler on the
bay, weighing 135 pounds, but hard as a rock and full of
pluck.

The four oar shell race, which ought to have been the best
contest of the day, was a very miserable exhibition. The
Pioneer crew rowed a fine paper boat, while the Ariel and
South End crews used a couple of old wooden shells nearly
a minute slower. The race was not rowed until the after-
noon, by which time the wind was very strong. When the
word was given, the Ariels, who had the middle station,
struck off evenly and headed straight for the stake-boat.
The Pioneers, who had the outside, rushed inshore, and the
stroke side being evidently stronger than the bow, they ran
up straight in the wind and fouled the South End boat. The
foul was most unmistakeably accidental. For a moment
both crews stopped rowing, and then the Pioneers turned
back and went for their stake-boat, and the South Enders fol-
lowed rowing very badly, and evidently having all they
could do to manage their boat in the rough water. The Pio-
neers did not do the liveliest rowing in the world, but the
excellence of their boat helped them along, and they got to
the stake-boat close behind the Ariels. The latter made a
bad turn, but the Pioneers got around in good style and
started for home witli the race in hand. Towards the finish
they nearly ran into the yacht Ariel and lost so much way
that the Ariel crew went by and gained a length. The race
then became exciting. The Pioneers, by a spurt, got ahead
of the Ariels once more, but the effort had taken so much
out of them that they began to fall away and finally crossed
the line with only a few feet to spare. It looked as if in
another hundred yards they would have been beaten, and
only for the superiority of their boat that result should have
certainly followed their bad steering. After their hard race,
however, they deserved the prize, but the referee disquali-
fied them, although the South Enders waived all claims to
the money and declined to enter a protest. Considering the
manner in which the regatta was conducted, this interpreta-
tion of the rules was very severe and hardly fair. In any
event, the South Enders could not have won, and the foul
did not interfere with the Ariels, who were beaten on their
merits. Under the circumstances the Pioneers should have
had the race, but the referee was probably disposed to hold
them to strict account, as a moment before the start he
warned White to avoid a foul, and was promised that noth-
ing of the kind should occur.

The amateur wherry race for a cup presented by Colonel
Andrews was a tame affair, owing to the inability of Mr.
Haughey to sit his boat properly on the rough water. H.
W. Tuckey, the other contestant, rowed a weak stroke
throughout, and won by half a mile. Both gentlemen were
of the Triton Club. The professional wherry race which
followed was even more ridiculous than the amateur con-
test. The entries were Thomas Murphy and R. C. Lyne,
of the Pioneer Club, and B. Kehrlein, of the Triton Club.
Murphy and Lyne, after carefully considering the matter,
arrived at the eonclusion that the race lay between them,
and accordingly did nothing but watch each other from the
start. The result was that while Kehrlein was steadily
pulling up the course towards his stake-boat, Lyne and
Murphy were going at a terrific pace towards the scene of
the literary exercises on Mission street. But for the frantic
shouts of Mike Price, whose new boat Lyne was rowing, the
determined rivals would have knocked a hole in the Point
of Bocks, but seeing this obstacle at the last moment, they
veered off sixteen points, and began to look for the stake-
boats. By this time Mr. Kehrlein was turning homewards.
He finally reached the post without mishap or fatigue, and
took first money, much to the disgust of the veterans, who
had already pocketed the purse in their minds. Murphy,
after a hard tussle with his old wherry, which looked like a
monitor beside the racing craft of his antagonists, gave up
the struggle, and when last seen was dancing over the white
caps in the direction of San Jose,

The four-oar lapstreak race between the Golden Gate and
Ariel crews was a tame affair, and was won easily by the
Golden Gate men. The Stroke of the Ariels had much to
do with their defeat, as he has a bad habit of gluing his
knees together and swinging diagonally across the boat in-
stead of fore and aft. Besides, he pulls too low a stroke for
a racing four. They ought to have beaten the Golden Gates,
for their rowing was not beautiful. The most praiseworthy
exhibition of the day in crew rowing was given by the new
South End crew, in the Senior barge race, in which two
crews from the Ariel Club also entered. The South End
men are the most taking four that have appeared this year
on the water, and ought to have the championship within
their grasp. They are a very powerful four, and row with a
dash that is particularly attractive after one has watchedvthe
listless exhibition of some of the other crews. They rowed
right away from the others. In the Junior barge race, the
Dolphins won easily. It is hardly creditable for such a
heavy crew as the Dolphin four to be always ambitious of
" Junior " honors. They are heavy enough and have prac-
tice enough to row in any company.

The Whitehall boat race demonstrated how easily Smith
and Watkins could row away from professional Whitehall
boatmen.

The Ariel lads row very evenly together, and not having
the "kink" in their arms that Whitehall pullers think is
indispensable, get up a fine pace without much labor. Then-
new boat, which was built for the race next Sunday, seems
light, and draws little water, but she has a great deal of side,
and will be a heavy load when the wind bears on her amid-
ships. She waB built by Twigg, and as far os workmanship
goes, is a creditable production.

The disadvantage of the constant and almost unvaried
practice in heavy boats is the carelessness in style which
many of the crews acquire. When four strong men pull in
a heavy barge with some regard for time but none for any
other essential, the boat is sure to make fair headway. The
oarsmen, however, are the very opposite. Their good qual-
ities experience no development, while their bad points grow
with discouraging rapidity. This fact was particularly no-
ticeable from Long Bndge the other night, when several
crews were practicing for the regatta on the Fourth. There
was not of the entire lot a single " four " that would have
passed muster in a first class crew. Not that there were no
first class men in the crews. On the contrary, the material
seemed of a good quality, but the method of its preparation
had evidently been very hasty and ill-judged. The men

seemed to have been thrown together without regard to their
peculiarities or those of their boats. Some men were sliding
short and others were using twenty-four inches of slide at
every stroke. In one boat the bow-oar was swinging back
until his head threatened to knock a hole through the deck-
while the after waist was trying to butt the stroke oar every
time he slid up for the stroke. The complete and lamenta-
ble absence of coaching was very vigorously exemplified,
and must have been a sorry spectacle for the experienced
captains of several clubs, who looked on in gloomy silence.
Judging by what can be seen from Long Bridge any evening,
there is no danger of the records being broken at the regatta
on the Fourth, and it would be a gross misrepresentation of
facts to assert that there is a really formidable four on the
bay at present. That out of several of the clubs a first class
crew could easily be got is plain enough, but, owing either tc-
the disinclination of the proper men to sit together, or their
aversion to reasonable practice and training, they have not
so far organized and shown themselves on the water!

THE CITY'S REGATTA.

The contestants and result of the Fourth of July regatta
at Long Bridge were as follows:

Single scull race — H. Peterson, G. G. B. C, 1 by ten
lenths; D. Griffin, G. G. R. C, 2; Sam Watkins, A. R.
C, 3; L. C. White, P. R. C, 4; J. Sullivan, P. B. C, 0.

Four-oar shell race — Pioneer crew, L. C. White, K. Crow-
ley, R. Lyne, J* Sullivan, 1; Ariel crew, Sam Watkins,
Oscar Branch, Alfred Branch, Fred. Smith, 2; South End
crew, J. Dougherty, J. Daly, I. Cleary, Fred. Smith, 0.

Amateur wherry — H. Tuckey, Triton B.C., 1 by half a
mile; J. Haughey, 2.

Professional wherry — Ben. Kehrlein, Triton B. C, 1 by
six lengths; B. C. Lyne, P. B. C, 2; Tom Murphy, P. R.
C, 0.

Four-oar lapstreak — Golden Gate crew, D. Griffin, J. D.
Griffin, P. Connors, John Walthown, 1 by five lengths;
Ariel crew, W. We'll, Jeff. Blake, Ben. Smith, Thomas
Maher, 2.

First-class barge race — South End crew, W. Thomas, J.
Wilder, S. Duplessa, M. O'Neil, 1 by five lengths; Ariel
crew, Sam Watkins, Alf Branch, Oscar Branch, Fred. Smith,
2; Ariel crew, Jas. Ward, W. Welch, E. Bauton, Jos. Coch-
rane, 3.

Second class barge raca — Dolphin crew, T. T. Frazer, G.
Van Graw, F. Moss, E. Peterson, 1 by three lengths; South
End crew, D. Dougherty, E. Quigley, W. Turner, J. J. Bar-
rett, 2; Golden Gate crew, John Flynn, Wm. Smith, John
Lamb, Dan. Griffin, 3.

Whitehall double bcuII — Sam. Watkins and Fred. Smith,
1; John Engels and Wm. Pinkney, 2.

Referee— Chas. G. Yale. Judges — Captain C. L. Ding-
ley, Captain C. Nelson, Mr. Pierce.

Stevenson, of the Ariel Club, and FlyHjD. of the Pioneer
Club, will row over the Long Bridge two-mile course on
Sunday, the 16th, for $200. Each man backs himself and
the race is play or pay. The only proviso is smooth water,
which Stevenson demands. The Pioneer man would rather
have it a little rough.

Last week the Neptune Swimming and Rowing Club
elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year;
President, A. E. McDowell; Vice-President, J. W. F. Peat;
Secretary and Treasurer, L. Osborne; Captain C. Pennell,
R. B. Cunningham and N. J. Smith, Directors.

The performance of Peterson on Tuesday last led to spec-
ulations on his ability to row Austin Stevenson, and it would
not be surprising if a match should result. The Long Bridge
lad seems to have more pace than the Vallejoite, but whether
he can stay the distance is to be yet demonstrated.

The Hillsdale crew have entered for the race for the senior
fours in the Marlow regatta. Only two local crews — the
Cookham and Marlow — have entered against them. The
course is one mile long and is rowed down stream.

A match between Watkins and Griffin is talked of, but
no money is up so far. Over a three-mile course Griffin
will make it very interesting for the Ariel man, if properly
boated.

YACHTING.

Signals and Pennants. — The by-laws of the N. Y. Y. C. have
been changed to read as follows: "The distinguishing signal
of the club shall be a pointed flag; the device a white five-
pointed star in the centre of two red stripes, they being in
width one-fifth of that of the signal, one running length-
wise through it in the middle, the other running crosswise
through it at one-third the length of the signal from its
head, all on a blue field. Each yacht shall have a disting-
uishing signal flag and shall show it when signalled by an-
other yacht. The Commodore shall display a broad pen-
nant, with a foul anchor encircled by thirteen five-pointed
stars in white on a blue field; the Vice-Commodore, a broad
pennant with a similar device on a red field; the Rear Com-
modore, a broad pennant with a similar device in red on a
white field. The Acting Commodore, under chapter 10,
shall display a broad pennant, blue field, without device.
These pennants shall be burgees — viz., tapering, swallow-
tailed flags. All the foregoing mentioned flags shall be, in
length, one-half of one inch for each foot of height of truck
from the water, and, in width, two-thirds the length. Each
yacht shall also have a blue pennant — in length, at the head,
three-quarters of one inch to the foot, as aforesaid; in width,
one-tenth the length; to be used as a day or night pennant.
Each yacht shall have a set of signal flags, such as may be
ordered by the club, to be not less than four feet long.
Single masted yachts, while cruising in squadron, shall dis-
play their private signal when under sail and the club flag
when at anchor."

New York Measurement. — In the New York Yacht Club
the rule of measurement for lime allowances has teen
changed as follows: The actual load water line of each
yacht shall be divided into four equal parts and a section
taken at each point of division, making five sections. The
area in square feet of each section shall be taken as fol-
lows: From the bottom of keel to a line which is three per
cent, of the length of the load water line, as above, and
parallel with it. In case the plank sheer at any Bection or
sections be below this predetermined line the actual height

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at the plank sheer of such section or sections shall be used
to obtain the square contents of the same. The cubical
contents shall then be obtained, by the formula taken from
"Chapman's Rules for Measuring Vessels."

The sloop Nellie had to be left up at May berry slough on
Tuesday by a party of gentlemen who had hired her.
"When it became necessary to loosen the centre board and
the wrench was turned, the chain ilew off the barrel, letting
the board go by the run. It is of iron, and weighs 1,600
pounds. The chain pennant was only secured to the barrel
by a piece of worn-out wire rope in a very careless manner.
After two days' work trying to get it raised back into the
case, the yacht was left with the boat keeper. Two more
men hare gone up to see what can be done about it. Men
■who keep boats to hire ought to keep the gear in order
above all things. The Nellie's rigging does not work par-
ticularly neat of late, and probably a good overhauling
would be an improvement. The fun of the trip was spoiled
by the accident to the board, all because a little care was
not exercised in shankling the pennant to the board.

The fishermens' boat race at Benicia brought to the front
33 starters. There would have been more, but many imagined
they wonld have to get new sails and go to considerable ex-
pense. The boats that went to the south shore got worsted.
Those that kept on the north light did best, as the adverse
tide was strong and the wind fell light. No. 16 rounded the
stake-boat first. Mr. Grutte was patriotic enough to place
his fine yacht Chispa at the disposal of the Committee for
stake-boat. The first boat won $100, a fine marine glass,
and the prize flag. After the first few rounded the stake-
boat the others squared away. The San Fr«ncisco Yacht
Club fleet was expected to be present, but left at 6 a, m.,
much to the disgust of the people of Benicia, who had ex-
tended hospitalities to the gentlemen the evening previous
in the expectation of their presence at the regatta next day.
Having ladies aboard the yachts, they decided to start early
to get home before dark.

Mr. Bowie has his fine yacht Nellie down at Monterey,
and will keep her there for several weeks. The passage
down was monotonous, the wind being light and ahead. In
fact, they had to beat down from Pillar Point. Off New
Year's Point they met a very rugged sea, which turned
things up; but the Nellie is a most beautiful sea boat and
handles well in any weather. The lead on her keel makes
her rather qnick in her motions, however. From Santa Cruz
Mr. Bowie cruised to Aptos and Soquel. On the night of
the 4th they gave from the yacht a fine display of fireworks.
Mr. Bowie is one of the few San Francisco yachtsmen who
enjoys blue water sailing. He has a fine large yacht and
■can indulge his tastes.

The yacht Chispa took quite a party of ladies and gentle-
men from Commodore Eckley's ranch, on Carquinez Straits,
to a sail up Suisun Bay last Sunday. The yacht went up
Suisun Creek six or eight miles, a style of sailing very en-
joyable. The water was very smooth and the wind strong
but warm and balmy. The party did nut get back until 6
p. m., and enjoyed a most delightful sail. Mr. Gutte has
the happy faculty of making all his friends thoroughly at
home on his yacht, so that the invitations to join the Chispa
for a sail are always in demand and eagerly accepted.

Mr. Ed. Munfrey was out in his plunger on the 4th. She
is a dandy little craft, just launched by Farmer, the Oak-
land boat-builder, and is as stiff a boat for her inches as any
in the bay. She has a steamboat stern and rather a high
house, with small cockpit. She carries her sail well, and,
like all boats that do that, is fast. Farmer models his boatB
so well, that all of them are speedy and safe.

CRUISE OF THE YACHT CLUB.

The cruise of the San Francisco Yacht Club to Antioch
was very much enjoyed by all who participated. The yachts
Frolic, Startled Fawn, Emerald, Rambler, Lillie, Fleur de
lis and Whitewing left on Saturdav afternoon for Martinez,
staying there all night. At 11 a. m. the next day they went
to Antioch, returning on the following day to Benicia.
That evening (.Monday) the party attended the ball of the
Olympic Club. It was the intention to remain at Benicia
until after the regatta of the fishermen m the afternoon.
A meeting of the yacht owners was held, however,. and it
was decided to get under way at 6 a. m. on Tuesday, sail
to the Club House, at Saucelito, and have a dance there,
getting back home by night. This programme was carried
out, and the yachts got down to Saucelito by noon. Calms
and baffling winds scattered the fleet, and the last one down
Pablo Bay got into Saucelito first, so the Frolic had the
honor once of having sailed down from Benicia first. The
Whitewing remained up there. The Fleur de Lis had re-
turned previously. Altogether the trip" was highly enjoy-
able. They had pleasant weather, just suitable for a ladies'
cruise. It was voted the best cruise of the season by all
the participants.

Stone is working on a new plunger.

The eloop Fleetwing was at Martinez last Sunday.

The new yacht for Mr. John D. Spreckels will be eighty
feet long.

The new Yacht Club has under consideration a design for
a flag.

No new large yachts this season until Mr. Spreckels' boat
comes out.

The Clara was not out during the holidays, Mr. Hamilton
and Mr. Pew both being away.

The Whitewing party came down from Benicia by rail,
leaving the yacht up there.

The Angel Dolly had a large yachting party out on the
4th. They went to Glen Cove, in Raccoon Straits.

Some of the yachts had to anchor in Raccoon Straits the
other day, while others went around the island.

The schooner Ariel has not yet been put on the ways, but
will soon be, and will then receive a thorough overhauling.

Dr. Merritt is still cruising down the coast in his yacht,
the Casco. After his southern cruise, he will go north to
Puget Sound.

The steamer Pride of the River backed into the yacht
Frolic at Martinez, and her wheel damaged the Frolic's
rail, badly frightening the ladies aboard the yacht. No
serious harm was done, however. The steamer will pay
damages, as the yacht was at anchor when the collision oc-
curred.

The yawl Ariel was up Napa Creek during the holidays.
She found more creeks than Napa, and had a series of ad-
ventures, but got home all right.

The "Evolution of the American Yacht," an illustrated
article in the July Century, will interest all yachtsmen. It
is clearly written and correct.

The little Rambler is one of the prettiest yachts on the
bay. It is a pity there are not more of her size about. She
is of a type which should increase here,

Mr. Tevis having other engagements for the 4th, placed
his yacht Whitewing at the disposal of some of his friends,
who enjoyed the trip to Antioch very much.

The yawl Enid is lying at Martinez, but looks dilapidated.
No one would recognize her as the yacht taking the prize for
neatness at Napa four years ago, under another owner.

The yacht Aggie is down at Monterey. Mr. Macdonough
says he sailed from Santa Cruz to Monterey in one hour and
fifty minutes, They had a slow passage to Santa Cruz from
this place, owing to baffling and light winds and fog..

TRAP AND WING.

The Pacific Gun Cnr/B met at George Bird's grounds,
Alameda Point, last Sunday. Although the attendance was
not large, probably owing to the dove fever which is now
raging, the record of 86 per cent, shows of what material
the Club is composed. The following is the score:

Lambert 1 1111111111 1—12

Fowler 1 0*0 101100111— 7

Precht 1-0 111111111 1— 11

Galindo 1 011111*0111 1—10

Meyers 1 0*1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 0 1—10

Haines 1 0111111011 1—10

Adams 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 L 1 1—10

Velleau 11101111111 1—11

* Dead out of bounds.
Lambert, as shown above, won the medal for the second
time, and first money. Precht and Tom Velleau, President
of the Club, shot off for second place at three doubles, the
result being in Velleau's favor, he killing five birds against
four scored for Precht.

CLAY PIGEON TOURNAMENT.
A very interesting tournament was held Saturday last, at
Littlefield Range, on the grounds of the Alameda County
Sportsman's Club. The proceedings were under the man-
agement of that veteran Sportsman, Frank Eastman, and
the whole programme was carried out to the satisfaction of
all those who participated, and among them were some of
the crack shots around the bay. The conditions of the
match were fifteen birds each, at fifteen yards rise, and some
good average scores were made. There were fourteen en-
tries at $5 each, divided as follows: First money, §>28;
second money, $21; third money, $14; fourth money, $7.
Total, $70. As will be seen by the score the shooting was
close and exciting to the finish. Mr. Crellin breaking four-
teen of fifteen, won first money. Messrs. Tattle and Schna-
bel tieing on thirteen birds each, divided second and third
money. Mr. Adams breaking twelve birds, won the fourth
money. The following was the score:

Mayhew 0 1010111011011 1—10

Walsh 0 0111111001111 1—11

Lambert 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1—11

Badger 0 11010111001100—8

Adams 1 1111100101111 1—12

Galindo 0 1011110 111011 1—11

Schnabel 1 1111101011111 1—13

Mavlott 1 1001101111110 0—10

Coffin 1 0110010111111 1—11

Crellin 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1—14

Bennett 0 111-1100111110 0—10

Tuttle 1 0111111111101 1—13

Hall 0 0010111101010 1—8

Vaughn 1 0100111011111 1— 11

THE GUN.

of fishermen who kill ducks now and then, and who care
very liltle for seasons. And people who' live near the fords
and streams also shoot when they like.

The idea of preserving game is somewhat repugnant to
the average American; but the true sportsman transfers the
repugnant feeling to the people who render it necessary for
him to keep shooting grounds.

In localities remote from the more thickly settled centers
of the communities, there is yet plenty of game. But people

of the city, who are mainly those who will keep preserves,
can not afford the time, as a general thing, to travel great
distances.

In our "up-river" marshes there are now several pre-
serves maintained by gentlemen who are fond of duck-shoot-
ing, and lately a number of leases have been made of avail-
able grounds. It will not be long, it seems, before all
opportunities for a day's duck-shooting will be denied all
persons not interested in a preserve of some kind.

"We shall have more to say on this subject at a future time.

The Dove-Shooting Season opening on Saturday last
gave many of our local sportsmen an opportunity to enjoy
the first day of the season. Birds are plentiful this year
and the sport was keenly relished after the enforced idleness
of the past four months. We have heard of many good bags
having been made. Among the number: John McDougall,
at Pleasanton, one hundred and three birds; Messrs. Liddle
and Brown, at Mountain View, seventy-two; and Wm.
Walker, near Redwood City, sixty-five; Judge Rix and party,
near Pleasanton, between three and four hundred birds;
Dr. Leavitt, Sunol, about two hundred, and Philip Fiincke,
in same neighborhood, about one hundred. Messrs. Walker,
Liddle and Brown only shot a half day each.

The Cordelia Shooting Club, which has leased the
"Spring Ponds" and others, in Suisun Marsh, has been
having the ditches enlarged. A ditch 500 feet long, 4 feet
wide, and 2 feet deep, has been dug to let the fresh water
into the ponds so as to start the feed. At this time of year
the water through these marshes is all fresh. In fact, it is
fresh down as far as Pablo Bay. By thus letting the fresh
water into the ponds a good stock of feed is insured for the
coming season, and the shooters will not be bothered with
barren ponds. Raising feed for wild ducks is something of
a novelty, but it is necessary to insure good shooting
ground.

Dick Brooks and Charley Dahl have gone down shooting
near the Mission of San Jose.

* John K. Oir and party celebrated the Fourth in deer-
hunting on the Shatter Ranch, Olema. They are credited
with having killed three bucks.

Deer are reported exceedingly plentiful in the neighbor-
hood of the Gualula River, Mendocino County. There
being few ranches, the game is therefore little disturbed.
For camping parties, the country spoken of is one of the
finest in the State and very easy of access.

Payne's Ponds, at Tule Station, do not seem to have so
much feed as those ponds which have just been flooded with
fresh water. This is probably due to the fact that these
ponds had ditcheB dug to them some time since, and during
the winter a great deal of salt water found its way into
them.

James Payne, the well known market hunter, has sold out
the lease of his boats, scow, and all his traps, to a new
shooting club. Some of the members of this club are
Messrs. Hopkins, G. Frank Smith, R. S. Floyd, Whittier,
Fuller & Co., and others. Payne received $2,000, and will
remain in charge at $100 a month.

Teal Station, up in Suisun Bay, will not be accessible to
outsiders this season. All the ponds above and below the
track are preserved for private parties. The best shooting
place near the city for those desiring a day or two's shoot,
where all the conveniences can be had, is therefore closed
to the public.

GAME PRESERVES.

It seems somewhat strange to speak of game preserves in
California, but the time has already arrived when it has be-
come a necessity for gentlemen who desire to have surety of
a good day's sport to establish preserves. This is more
particularly the case with respect to the duck shooting, for
the feeding grounds are each year becoming narrower and
narrower, and the number of persons hunting increase in
proportion.

A tthe cities increase in population the "market hunters"
become more numerous, and instead of the hunting being
confined to Saturdays and Sundays, as it used to be, the
birds are blazed away at every day during the season. And
this is not the worst of it; out of season there is more or less
shooting going on. Up in the marshes there are crow lots

CHESS.

No event in the history of chess tourneys since the days
of the advsnt of the American chess champion Morphy has
excited such widespread interest in chess circles throughout
the world as the international meeting of chess champions
at Vienna, which is now nearing its close. Especially is the
tourney at Vienna of interest to American chess players, in
view of the fact that we have at least one legitimate repre-
sentative of American chess in the lists, while two others as
quasi representatives, viz., the Scotch-American chess cham-
pion, Captain Mackenzie, and the Boston player, Ware, who
created such a decided sensation in the Chess Congress
Tourney of 1880, in New York. But Mason is the strongest
native American player sent to Europe since Morphy's time,
and all American players feel gratified that Mason is well up
in lead. Up to the close of the first half of the tourney,
which was reached on the first instant, the leading players
were: Winawer, 12 victories and 4 defeats; Mackenzie, 12
victories and 5 defeats; Steinitz, with 11 victories and 5 de-
feats; Blackburne, with 10 victories and 5 defeats; and
Mason, with 10 victories and 6 defeats — these being the only
players who had scored double figures. Afterwards, how-
ever, quite a change was made in the order of the contest-
ants, the position in victories up to June 10 being as follows:
Steinitz, 18; Winawer, 17: Mason, 17; Zuckertort, 15%;
Mackenzie, 15%; Englisch, 15; Blackburne, 14%; Bird,
9%; and Ware, 8. One of the amusing incidents of the
tourney, especially to the American players, was the result
of the meeting between the German champion, Steinitz, and
the American, Ware. It will be remembered that in the
American Chess Congress Tourney of 1880, Ware introduced
a novel opening of his own construction, which he termed
the Meadow Hay opening.

A press dispatch states that the tournament closed on
June 21st, and the prizes were awarded as follows: Steinitz
and Winawer, first and second, each winning 24 games;
Mason, third, with 23 games; Mackenzie and Zukertort,
fourth and fifth, with 22% games each; and Blackburne
sixth, with 21% games. The ties will be piayed off.

There is no more indefatigable sportsman than Mr. B.
B. Redding, the able Fish Commissioner of the State. He
is always on the alert tu guard our game and fish from
wanton and illegal destruction, as also to increase the vari-
ety of our game birds. Through his agency there are now
on the way from China some sixty pheasants, which assim-
ilate close to the English stock, and that will be distributed
carefully among some woodland dells under the auspices of
the California Sportsmen's Association. Mr. John K. Orr
has already half a dozen females at his ranch, but the males
exhausted their vitality in useless attempts to escape from
confinement. In this instance the birds will will probably
be released to the woods, and with ample supplies of straw,
seed foliage and water, they may become attached to their
homes, as in the English preserves.

A Practical Party. — Tourist Fisherman No. 1 : Any fish
about here, my man ? Scot : Nae ! ye'll get nae fish
aboot here. Tourist Fisherman No. 2 : But this must be
the place a little fat man in a kilt directed us to as a good
swim. Scot : Eh ! that's Sandy Macintosh, an' he's a liar.
A mon that can tell a deleeberet lie, wi'out it's in the way o'
gain, is a maist immoral character.

That political antagonism does not interfere with social
relations among sportsmen is evident from the fact that Mr.
Arthur went on a fishing excurson, a short time since, with
Gen. Hampton of South Carolina. For the time being they
dropped politics and devoted themselves to piscatorial pur-
suits, in which both are experts.

The Duke of Edinburgh, while fishing recently near
Bayona, hooked a large fish. In his attempts to haul in the
fish, he lost his footing, and was dragged into water si
feet deep. He was carried under four times. After
gling for half an hour, he at last succeeded in reach-

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SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1882

CONGRATULATORY.

Every mail brings us something which is worthy
of record, only that it may be considered too eulo-
gistic. , In some of the letters it would be "Welike
the looks of the paper, and it seems as though
California had a paper of which Californians need
not be ashamed." In another we like the " Greet-
ings," and your idea of ''editorial duties" meets
our approbation. We are glad to hear the indorse-
ments and hope to continue to merit the good
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worthy of the encomiums and shall endeavor to
continue to be worthy of the credit. The turf
journalist has a task before him which is anything
bat easy. There are errors to correct, abuses to
remedy. There are unpleasant tasks which cannot
be shirked, and duties which must be performed.
Yet there are many things to commend and these
we take pleasure in noting. Being much in this
branch of journalism gives us pleasure, and to
record the breeding of a performer which has
become distinguished is a joy. There are lessons
to be learned from pedigrees, and the genealogy of
a winner is instructive to those who make a study
of lines. The winner gives a clue to the future
winners, and the strains in his pedigree are a source
of information. All this is a pleasant part of the
journalism of the turf. To write of lines which
have proven victorious, to delineate the genealogi-
cal tree, the branches of which are marked with
names which are renowned in hippie animals is a
pleasant interlude. But to censure, to find fault,
to castigate, easy as it may appear, always brings
sorrow, and we wish that there was only a bright
side to picture. To bring out the sunny side it
may be necessary to show the darker, and in the
portrayal of that which is faulty there may be an
opportunity to gild the sombre edge. This is the
side of the picture we would fain look at. We have
always the desire to put glowing colors on the can-
vas, and if it rests with us there always will be a
brilliant daub of color. It may be a daub, the red
shawl on the dark-eyed gypsey, and yet there is life
in the coloring, and something to relieve the
monotony of every day life. And thus we feel
pleasure in the congratulations we have noted, and
will endeavor to merit the continuance of the good
wishes.

WASTING TIME.

to keep right on. But the man who does the work
and isn't getting rich, does need the change and
ought to have it.

But if a young man happens to have a hobby,
such as shooting, fishing, rowing, sailing, bi-
cycling, or any other out-door sport, he has, in
most places here, to keep the liking hidden like a
skeleton in a closet. It does not behoove him to
sav much about it or to let much be known abou}
it. He must keep it dark the same as he would if
he gambled or did any other disreputable thing.

This is not as it should be by any manner of
means. The young men should be encouraged to
take up some manly pastime and follow it. The
employers can exercise a wholesome restraint which
will prevent any undue allegiance to it; but they
need not frown down everything connected with
man's hobby.

Some men are fond of music, some of gardening,
some of taking care of chickens, some run to secret
societies and others to church festivals and the
like; all of which are very good in their way. And
o none of these can any objection be made. But
let a man want to handle an oar, rod or gun, take
a tiller or the lines, and an outcry is raised that he
is wasting his time and endangering his business
prospects.

The writer knows of men who are ardent lovers
of these sports but never let themselves think of
them for fear of the displeasure of their employers;
who forego these pleasures and lead humdrum lives
of changeless rounds because some tyrannical em-
ployer, too fat or lazy to take exercise, too old to
enjoy pleasure, and too rich to afford to spend
money for amusement, decrees that all persons
who are^under him shall "stick to business."

We have no patience with .the utter selfishness
that condemns men to treat their employees in
his way. Time spent in health-giving recreation
is time well spent. The pecuniary feature of our
short lives is prominent enough at all times, but
ought not to stand in the way of everything.

Men who waste their employers' time are to be
blamed of course. But they are to blame, too, i?
they waste their own time by passing through life
without an effort to enjoy themselves in some ra-
tional manner when and how they can.

failure as a Newfoundland, and would not claim a
second glance in a bench show. The general pub-
lic can learn much about the kennel, and as yet
the art of breaking dogs is not an exact science.
New ideas and new rules will be spoken of in the
Breeder as fast as they come up, and it will ever
be our pleasure to cater to the special demands of
our friends in these matters. Dog thieves and dog
poisoners will find the Breeder their unrelenting
foe, as will also those scoundrels who impose
worthless dogs at high prices upon credulous and
unsuspecting purchasers. We shall always be
ready and willing to advise our readers as far as
possible in all matters pertaining to the breeding,
rearing, purchase and cure of man's best friend,
the dog.

THE DOG.

Why it should be considered as a neglect of
manners because one manifests an interest in some
of the out-door sports, is to us inexplicable. As
"self-preservation is the first law of Nature," the
young man who neglects his physical welfare
does not obey this law. If he holds his nose so
close to the grindstone that he gradually wears it
and himself away, there are more noses and more
grindstones, but his personality is no longer inter-
ested. The great system of modern civilization is
grand in the extreme, but is apt to be rather rough
on the individual; and the man who allows himself
passively to be crushed beneath the ever-moving
Juggernaut wheels of "business," receives no pity,
even from those whose influence causes the sacri-
fice.

We all need rest; we all need change; we all
need recreation. The employer, who is getting
rich, does not seem to care for a change. He wants

FISH AND GAME.

One of the aims of the Breeder is to popularize the
breeding and breaking of well-bred dogs for use in the
hunting field. While we admire the points of a well-
bred bull terrier or bull dog, we are among those who
hold the opinion that man's best friend among the
animals can be put to a better use than by affording
the means to carry out the brutal and degrading
sports of the dog pit and the rat pit. For this reason
the doings of dog fighters will" find no space in these
columns. This exclusion may give offense to a few,
but we beg them to remember that dog fighting and
rat killing are not now considered gentlemanly sports,
and while we presume to dictate to no man as to what
course of conduct he shall pursue, yet we hold it our
right and province to condemn the acts of those who
set at defiance the laws passed for the protection oi
the brute creation. A celebrated writer has said that
the finest sight in the world is a beautiful girl seated
on a thoroughbred horse. To our mind, an equally
fine sight is a trace of fine setters or pointers quarter-
ing their ground or standing their game. Another
right that ranks in point of beauty with
either is a pair of fleet greyhounds just
slipped after a hare. Yet another fine sight is
a pack of fox or buck hounds on a hot scent or in
view of their game, and none of these glorious
visions of animal beauty take precedence of the
handsome appearance presented by a noble St.
Bernard or Newfoundland dog taking charge of its
master's children. But few artists have ever lived
who were able to do even common justice to any
of these charming illustrations of the beauty of
canine life, and the greatest of them all, Sir Ed-
win Landseer, made a sad and irreparable blunder.
In attempting to delineate the perfect Newfound-
land, he produced a halfbred animal which, though
noble enough in appearance as a dog, was a perfect

It" is a common saying among yachtmen that
" boat builders do not know anything about boats,"
because, as a general rule, they do not sail them,
and the improvements come from the users and
not the constructors. We have all of us, no doubt,
had experience of the fact that many people who
hire out as cooks know nothing about cookery;
and that the average servant whose mission in life
is to keep house, and who makes a living by it,
knows nothing about housekeeping.

These apparent contradictions are not confined
to the walks in life in which professionals are con-
cerned, by any means, nor to any class of persons,
or any branch of business; and, to tell the truth,
it would be hard to find a class where a more evi-
dent illustration can be shown than among lovers
of the rod and gun.

How many fishermen know anything about fish ?
How many hunters know anything about game?
They know where to catch the fish and how to do-
it. They know where to hunt for game and how
to shoot it. That is, some of them do. They pick
up just enough knowledge about the habits of
game as is useful to them in hunting it. About
the families, varieties, species, history, habits, etc.,
they know nothing. As to the structure of a fish,
bird, or animal, not one sportsman in a hundred
knows a single thing. They can tell a fish which
has a good, tender and juicy taste; but can not
always tell this. Sturgeon diiguised as tenderloin
of sole, or as baked sea-bass, or any one of the
many things that much maligned but useful fish is
made to do duty for, will continue to fool people
for years to come. Mighty few can distinguish
the species of trout. They can not tell the salmo
iridea from the salmo fontinalis, unless some one
says the stream has been stocked with Eastern
trout. Whether the salmo piirpuratus is any rela-
tion to the salvelinus mahna is to them a profound
mystery. And they can not tell which of these
scientific names means in the vernacular rainbow
trout, salmon trout, brook trout, lake trout, silver
trout, black trout, red-spotted trout, Dolly Varden
trout, bull trout, or any other trout.

They can tell quail when they see it in the mar-
ket with its feathers on, or, when broiled, it re-
clines on its native toast, because, then the toast is
what prospectors call an "indication."

As to ducks — those universally hunted birds —
every sportsman considers himself an expert. Yet,
as little is known about them as can possibly be.
Every hunter thinks he knows their habitat better
than any other. Pin him down to facts and de-
tails, and he will tell you how they hover over the
marshes up at Teal Station, in the "String Ponds,"
at the Hard Ground Club rendezvous, at Mayberry
Slough, at Bowlder Island, or in the Sherman
Island tules, which are protected by the segis of
the Tule Belle Club; or else he will refer to the
Alvarado Creeks, where the Pelican Club used to
reverse the ancient legend of that capaciously
throated and pocketed bird by the older ones
"drawing blood" from the younger by means of
poker, and where pot-hunters always found mar-
kets for their game on Sunday afternoons, when
the Club returned home after its all-night work.
This is the idea of habitat in the mind of the aver-
age hunter — strictly local in its character; and as
to distinguishing species, 'jill the knowledge of the

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combined sporting clubs of this coast would not be
sufficient to judicially decide the difference between
blue-winged teal and cinnamon teal; whether they
are the same or different species; or one or the
other the male or female of the same species. In
fact, we do not believe there is one sportsman in a
hundred who knows whether a duck is of the family
Analidae and order Anseres, or of the order j4n.se/-es
and family Analidae, or which of the sub-families,
Anatinae and Falijulinae is the fresh water and
which the sea duck. There are very few of them
who know whether Anas boschas is a common do-
mestic, or a wild canvas-back duck. Some of them
even make the mistake of confounding the species
in practice, when game is scarce and the man not
around.

Some hunters have even doubled their stock of
natural history knowledge since the invention of
the " clay pigeon," by learning to distinguish the
live pigeon from that one, and finding that a new
species is added to the genus Columba.

It is by no means to be inferred from these re-
marks that we consider it necessary for a hunter or
fisherman to be a scientist as well. But we feel
assured that the additional pleasure which will be
derived from at least a slight knowledge of natural
history will repay any sportsman who gives it slight
attention. All prominent sporting papers now
give space to natural history items, and the Breeder
ahd Sportsman intends following the excellent ex-
ample. Without having a special department for
this purpose, we intend giving, from week to week,
such items of general interest concerning natural
history as will, we hope, lead our readers to pursue
the subject further.

CORRESPONDENCE.

There was some fault in the mails, and many
of our letters came as the printer insisted on
locking the forms up. Fortunately they were
of a kind which will keep, and so the next week's
issue will contain them. Then there came from
Highland Springs an account of the first deer hunt
of the season; and within a few minutes thereafter
a letter from Hanford. We can scarcely find
words to express the obligations we are under to
"Our Correspondents." And we have not the
least hesitation in stating that in this foremost
essential the Breeder and Sportsman will not be
second in the race to any paper. In fact, it brings
to our remembrance the histories of the long past
many years ago, so many that we will have to
acknowledge more seasons passed than an ob-
server— that is, a casual one — would credit; and
we place the contributors the equal of those who
made the old Spirit of the Times so readable in its
palmiest days. This will be granted when both
numbers are looked over, and then the next will
clinch the argument. We state, without fear of
contradiction, that the Breeder and Sportsman
starts out with a more brilliant corps of correspond-
ents than any paper in the United States, and this
we hold to be the main feature.

Again we say that our correspondents are the
chief upholders of the paper, and with their aid
we have no fears of ultimate success.

THE EMBRYO STAKE.

i

The advertisement of j this stake appears in the
appropriate column. Heretofore it has closed on
the 1st of March, at which time many of the foals
■were not dropped. This season it was thought
best to postpone until the first of August in order
that those who desired to make nominations could
see how the foals looked before entering into the
engagement. We cannot agree with our corres-
pondent that it should be passed over or that any
should be barred from participating. While it is
true that there was a general scare when the Palo
Alto and Sunny Slope colts made such a terrible
break in the records, there is now a disposition to
keep trying, in hopes that others may have the
same good fortune.

Then the Pacific Breeders' Association can
scarcely take upon itself to say that the stock of all
the other breeders are inferior, and always will be,

to those of these two celebrated breeding farms.
The Embryo gives the opportunity of making en-
gagements at a very small cost, and the engage-
ment encourages training. The training gives
purchasers a line to base a valuation upon, and
those which are, perhaps, several grades below
first-class bear a greatly enhanced value over what
it would have been if they had not been educated

THAT CHALLENGE.

In racing parlance, challenges are always in
order, from the time of the Crusaders when the
courtly knight was ever ready to break a lance on
his Flemish er Spanish charger; or when the first
noblemen in England would test the power of their
best strains of thoroughbreds by challenging for
the Whip with a hogshead of claret to the winner
over the Beacon course; or among our sporting and
financial magnates who shall possess the King or
Queen of the turf. Imbued with a similar spirit,
Air. M. W. Hicks enters the trotting arena with a
challenge to be found in another column. There
is evidently somewhat of the character of Faul-
conbridge in Mr. Hicks5 personality. He does
not soften his phrases. "Soft" to his idea is
euphonious, but has not the power or expression
of " duffer." Messrs. Haggin and Tevis may
accept the conditions, but there is one of them to
which many objections may be urged, and we
deem that the gentleman has gone rather beyond
the bounds of discretion iu his stipulation of mile
and repeat in the yearling form. A mile dash is
surely sufficient to test speed and endurance at so
tender an age.

SACRAMENTO LETTER.

Deab Simpson : Admiration and Respect— "These are
my sentiments," which expressed at the present time not
only denote their usual definition, but may be used in the
sense of Dryden and our old friend Shot — namely : ' 'Your
boldness 1 with admiration see," and *'In one respect I'll
assist thee." Therefore you will find my name with the
usual fee in the hands of your gentlemanly solicitor. I made
an ineffectual attempt to have something ready for your in-
troductory number, but owing to a pressure of business in
another direction I did not complete it in time; and then
again I do not know but I had rather write after having
seen the make-up of your excellent paper. I am more than
surprised at its neat and dressy form. I received it Saturday
night, took it home, and exhibited it to the family first, who
likewise admired the "make-up." I remarked to my wife
that the first thing we would read was the "Greeting." So
I read it aloud to her, after which she casually remarked,
"Why, he writes like a young man who intends to settle
here and grow up with the country." I explained that she
hit it exactly, that the writer was young in every way except
that of experience with topics of this character, and that in
almost every paragraph written in that salutation he had
received a schooling upon the subject, which fact should be
readily recognized by all interested in the innocent sports
that make up a holiday ; and give recreation to both brain
and mind that should be indulged in by those who think
of it the least, but could be induced by the perusal of
a journal of this character, conducted in such a manner as
to be independent of politics and interests outside of its
line of policy set forth in the beginning, and to which it
must adhere.

Healthful sports and good morals have a relation which
could be intermingled with society had we at all times the
proper devotees of them. Bat when morality is completely
frowned down by the intrusion of brutal performances, by
many called Sport, then recreative and innocent sports, of
which we are all, individually and collectively, more or less
fond of, falls with if. The association of immoral practices
with that of innocent amusement should be discountenanced
by journals of this character, of which I have no fear in
your case. There is no doubt but what your list of subscrib-
ers in Sacramento will be large, as the citizens of this city
are noted for their liberality, and contribute handsomely,
whether for charitable, religious, political or sporting occur-
rences. For instance: The Capital Turf Club of this city
concluded to give a spring meeting. Their funds were low,
and a soliciting committee was appointed. They started
out, and in three day3 had the magnificent sum of $1,300
subscribed. Upon their heels came the Fourth of July Com-
mittee, who succeeded in raising, in about the same time,
about $3,000. Thus you will see that our city gave for sport
and recreation alone §4,300 in less than two weeks. We
had our Spring meeting, which, in every particular, was a
success. This club is now upon a substantial footiug, and
will, during each succeeding year, give their Spring meet,
wich will, in all probability, follow the blood-horse meeting.
So we will be enabled to have two meetings each Spring,
the value of which will be recognized by the breeders who
desiro to " repeat " the colts that did not suit them in their

first ran. The indications for a lively Fall meeting clear
through the circuit are good, both for running and trotting.
It is rumored that many of the horses that took part in the
races this Spring at Salt Lake will come to this coast, as the
season will be too short for them to go East. George Hearst's
stable will return from there this week, to which has been
made an addition of one or two good ones. He will be a
formidable competitor for all this Fall.

There is a general dissatisfaction at the result of the Chi-
cago races respecting the performances of California horses,
which we know were better than many who won when they
left- here. But, as I have often remarked, the only way to
properly compete with the Eastern horses is to go there in
the Fall and train with them in the mud. Trained as they
are upon spring-board tracks, where the rebound exhilarates,
instead of deadening, is the greatest drawback we have in
competing with them. When our horses strike the Eastern
tracks in the midst of a thunder shower, which keeps up for
two or three weeks, and undertake to work on a track that is al-
most impossible for a man to run on, it is not to be supposed
that we can win. This kind of a track will make a horse
leg-weary before he has attempted to exert himself in the way
of speed. The Duchess of Norfolk we know to be a fast and
game filly. We know she has run in her trials barefooted
almost a minute faster than she ran the two miles at Chi-
cago—with more weight up too. We know that she is a
mare that runs altogether on her courage, and never was hit
with whip or spur up to the day she left. Her defeat at Chi-
cago at the Derby must be attributed to weather and track —
not that we are trying to explain away our defeat, but to
show those who are always ready to ridicule our Eastern
attempts that it is the fault of those having them in charge,
and not our breeding ; not but what they believed
they were doing right, but they erred in their judgment.
Gentlemen, you must Winter there before you can come to
the post in condition such as is needed in that climate.
But I would advise the losers to stand by the little mare, as
she will pull them all out when they least expect.

Word has been received here that Mr. Thomas Delaney
has accepted a proposition made by Mr. Jack Gilmer to take
charge of his stable, and that he will be with us this Fall
with a string of fast ones. Munro Johuson is coming for
the Duke of Norfolk, Atlanta, Clara W., a yearling and two
year-old from Mattie A., and the little Prince of Norfolk, a
full brother to the Duke and Duchess. Air. Winters wants
them all to look out, for he is still coming. Willis Hull is
working up Mr. Pritchard's stable, eight in number, at the
head of which stands Frank Rhoads, the handsomest Lein-
ster get; also the Leinster filly that won the five-eighths at
Oakland last Spring. She is a very promising filly, and in
the Breeders stake at the State Fair she will start with the
Duchess, Maria F., Duke of Monday, Judge McKinstry>
Precious and Idler. The distance is one miie and a half,
and the pace, I imagine, will be faster than we have ever
seen on this Coast — each will make the other run to win it.
No canter nor hands down in that field will win. Frank
D up Mster is working up his stable with the intention of be-
ing first at the finish in more than one race. He has
Schwartz's Lottery filly, Robson's May D., and one or two
green ones. Miller is working up old Boots, with his eye
on the $1,000 — that will be in the Post stake of three miles
this Fall. He is also keying up the Monday filly, sister to
Douglass, who is liable to carry off the two-year-old stakes.
Charley Shear says he has a lot of trotters, mostly colts,
about his age that he intends to lana in first-class order.
He says he has one for every class clear through the cir-
cuit. Being that he is the only one of the old guard left,
he intends to make reparation for all their follies and go to
the front every time. He says there is no money in being
a good second. He must and will be first.

The sorrel horse Thump Winston, formerly Kent, is show-
ing up better than ever; he is likely to be troublesome in
both the. twenty-five and thirty class this Fall. Melntyre ia
working Reavis' stable of Blackbirds and promises to be
ready when the bell taps. Wilbur Smith has been driving
Clairmount and Adalia double, having in view probably the
capture of the double- team purse. Dr. Hicks. Valensin
Cochran, Jim McDonald and other suburban stables are
quietly at work sharpening up and feeling of their respec-
tive favorites. The report from all is — good as could be
expected. Another breeder of some magnitude has sprung
up in our midst in the person of the genial Col. J. McNas-
sar, ably assisted by his son, John H.

They have purchased the Kleinhaus place, about five
miles down the river. It contains about 650 acres of good
bottom land. Besides the usual amount of hay and grain,
they intend to raise a few trotters. To commence with, they
have sixteen as fine looking brood mares as the next man; in
size they range from 15-3 to 16 hands; in weight from 900
to 1,200 lbs. — well-bred, rangy-looking mares. At the head
of these stand Ensign, a beautiful chestnut stallion, about
15-3 hands, well proportioned and speedy. He is by Gold
Dust. Next to him is Silver Cliff, who is by Lexington
Gold Lust. This stud of horses were brought to this coun-
try by the Colonel, from Colorado.

His pride and his joy, Bob Newton, met with a mishap
while en route, which resulted iu his death, by which we lost
a valuable acquisition to our trotters of this State. Hia
private record was 2:16%, made over the figure 8 track at
Peoria, 111., previous to which he trotted the fifth heat in
2:24%, making the last half in 1:05, after which the Colonel
sold him for S16.0J0 and repurchased shortly after for
about the same amount. His loss is irreparable to the
Colonel, but he says he has some coming that wont be very
slow.

We hail his appearance in the Breeder's circle; in his case
as with many others, it is done for the sport and love he
has for the Turf, more than for the pecuniary returns, which
are of slow growth. But then, here I should be stopped, as
my letter is fast assuming proportions entirely inadequate
to your liberality of space. Wishing you any amount of
success in your new enterprise, and that admiration and re-
spect will be rendered by all,

I remain, sincerely your friend,
Mlle-akd-a-0

Sacramento, July 6, 1882.

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July 8-

THE KENNEL.

FIXTURES.

Bench Shows.— Western Pennsylvania Society's English
Setter Bench Show Derby, Pittsburgh, Pa., for English set-
ter puppies whelped on or after March 1, 18S2. Entries
closed December 1, 1882. I. R. Stayton, Allegheny City,
Pa., secretary.

Field Tbiais.— National American Kennel Club's trials on
prairie chickens, Fairmont, Minn., September 4. Entries
to American Field Derby closed July 1; to All-Age State,
September 4. Joseph H. Dew, Columbia, Tenn., special
secretary for these trials.

Gilroy Rod and Gun Club's trials on quails, near Gilroy,
Cal., October 28. Open to dogs owned in California, Ore-
gon, Nevada and Arizona. E. Leavesley, secretary, Gilroy,
Cal.

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High
Point, N. C, November 17. Entries to Derby close July 1;
to All- Age and Members' Stake, November 1. Fred. N.
Hall, secretary, P. O. Box 884, New York.

National American Kennel Club's trials on quails, Grand
Junction, Tenn., December 4. D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn.
secretary.

SUNDAY'S BABBIT KILLING.
The time has come for the sporting press of America to
point out to the public, in the plainest possible language,
the difference between real sport and the so-called sporting
exhibitions gotten up for gate money. Speculators, who,
without any knowledge of the sport which they pretend to
illustrate, make of it, by their burlesque travesties, a bye
word and a reproach. While the true sportsmen are labor-
ing hard to popularize their favorite amusements, these
speculators in the art of humbuggery cause hundreds of
people, who do not know what true sport really is, to class
it with the miserable gate money affairs presented to their
notice by the speculators. The sporting papers which an-
nounce themselves as gentlemen's papers, devoted to the
interests of manly and respectable sport, are false to the
cause they claim to represent, and recreant to their trust,
when they fail to show up in theic true light all perform-
ances and exhibitions given under the name of sport, and
which are liable to bring discredit upon an honorable and
respectable amusement. A full knowledge of this moral re-
sponsibility and obligation, called forth in these columns
last week an exposure of the hollow and fraudulent pre-
tenses of the so-called coursing tournament given under the
auspices of the Occidental Coursing Association. Strangely
enough, the Beeedek and Spoetsman was the only one of
the many papers published in San Francisco which did not
maintain a financially discreet silence about that tournament,
or else beslaver it with fulsome and unwarranted flattery.

One paper said that the trapped hares procured by Mr.
Levy were in fine condition, and that splendid sport was
anticipated. Another said that the tournament afforded a
splendid chance for the general public to witness the noble
sport of coursing almost at their very doors; and so on and
so on through an endless variety of sickening changes.

The Bkeedee and Spoetsman spoke of the affair as fol-
lows:

" This match is regarded by all coursing men as simply a
bait to catch spectators, and they object vigorously to have
the sport they admire burlesqued by one who does not un-
derstand the difference between a 'wrench' and a 'turn.'
Trapped hare will not and cannot run, and Mr. Levy will
find that the dogs entered, poor in condition, as they all will
be, will gobble up his Auburn and Merced hares as quickly
as they would as many cotton-tail rabbits. Even if the
hares would run, the confined limits of the race track are
dangerous to the dogs and death to the hares, who should
at least be accorded what every sportsman gives his game —
a chance for its life. If Mr. Levy called his affair a hare-
killing match, and took down that sign about a match for
$500 a side, the matter would concern no one but the public,
who pard to see it, and the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty.to Animals, but so long as he has chosen to dignify
it with the name of a sport that it only burlesques, it be-
comes our unpleasant task to protect the sport of coursing
from the disgrace about to be thrust upon it."

The task was really an unpleasant one, for not only is it
a violence to our feelings to censure any one, but many
personal and some intimate friends of the Kennel Editor had
allowed their names to be used in connection with the match,
and had especially asked as a favor that the affair either be
let alone or spoken of as a first-class, bona fide coursing
match.

The result of the exhibition on Sunday last showed that
all the anticipations of this paper were correct, except that
the miserable, unsportsmanlike nature of the affair had not
been stated in sufficiently strong terms of condemnation.

A very few lines will suffice for a description of the exhi-
bition, the like of which it is to be hoped will never again
he permitted in a civilized country. About three-fourths of
an acre of ground, at the eastern end of the Half Mile
Track, had been cleared of shrubbery, and was set aside for
the hare killing. Around this contracted space was a slight
fence, over which leaned a close row of spectators. Behind
the spectators was the track, and behind that the high, close
fence that environs the track. The lower end of the centre
of the track is full of a coarse growth of lupins and stunted
Bhrufes; consequently, as all sportsmen well know, was
utterly inaccessible to the hare as a place of refuge, for in-
stinct teaches the hare always to keep to the open ground
when pursued. More than half of the open ground is sandy,
which means certain capture to any hare that chanced to
venture on it. Under these circumstances, had the hares
provided by Mr. Levy been the freest and fleetest animals
that ever traveled sixteen miles for water on the great San
Joaquin plains, and untrammeled by any deprivation of
their liberty, they would still have no chance to escape, and
would fall an easy prey to any yelping terrier that fancied a
hare lunch. What must be thought, then, of men who
would attempt to give a coursing match on such grounds,
and use for game poor, miserable hares that had been hah

killed by their first capture, and utterly deprived of the
ability to run by weeks of confinement and improper feed-
ing?

Before the brutality commenced, the two thousand specta-
tors were regaled with music by a remarkably aggressive
brass band, which looked like a relic of the last female
"pedestrian tournament." and was fully in accord with the
other surroundings of the "coursing tournament."

About half-past one o'clock the Secretary of the Occi-
dental Association ordered the first pair, Baron Waldken
and Pacific Life, to be placed in the slips.

The band ceased playing, the various keepers of "case
games" and other devices to catch the unwary stopped their
requests to "gentlemen sportsmen" to try their luck, and

duly authorized member, the measurements of said winners,
and should they be published in the American Field or
Forest Stream, the Beeedee and Sportsman will compile
them, and as soon as a sufficient number of prize winners
are obtained, an average will be made, and the information
will be given to the public.

I write the foregoing for the purpose of helping to raise,
in my small way, the standard of American sporting dogs,
and uphold it as as honorable a calling as that of breeding
horses or cattle. All have their votaries, but from lack of,
say the gentleman, the one who finds a pleasure with the
dog, is not looked upon with as much respect as are the
others.

No country can excel ours for pleasure with the dog and

all was hushed and still for the first chapter, in the great i gun, and if by striving for a standard of excellence for the
brutality of the 19th century. The dogs were put in charge dumb animal would bring about a higher order for the
of Joe Stadfeldt, the '• slipper," and F. Conlon, who ap-i others, I shall not have taken up my pen in vain. There is

. L. Riv-
Joseph

For a

peared to be the master of ceremonies, came out of a tent,
bearing in his hands a poor, miserable crying leveret. After
mauling the animal around until the little life it originally
had was nearly squeezed out of its body, Conlon took it
about forty yards and then let it loose. At the same time
Stadfeldt slipped the eager dogs. Baron Waldken did not
seem to care about the business, but the dog substituted for
Pacific Life, which was drawn, dashed off at full speed, and
before the hare had traveled 80 feet, had caught and killed
it. Time and again this miserable burlesque on sport was
repeated. As the Beeedee and Spoetsman stated, " the
trapped hares could not and did not run " and in no case
did one of them succeed in eluding the dogs a distance of
200 yards. Even the saplings that had never seen a hare
before ran down and killed these poor frightened things as
easily as a terrier catches and kills a rat. One or two of
them ran into the crowd of spectators, and were kicked to
death by the boys. The sight was sickening, and before
half a dozen courses had been run most of the respectable
visitors left the track in disgust. Further description of the
affair is unnecessury, and could only cater to morbid appe-
tites. The official record of the tournament is as follows:

First Ties. — Levy's Baron Waldken ran a bye.

Con Shay's Lady Lyons beat C. Mooney's Kitty Clover,
who got unsighted.

S. L. Brook's Jeff Davis, beat F. F. Lord's Sam. Tilden.

John Egan's Star beat John Shay's Lady Mary.

R. Bell's Cherokee beat J. Kelly's Con Hollow.

John Grace's Parnell beat D. L. Levy's Prairie Girl.

Second Ties. — Lady Lyons beat Baron Waldken.

Star beat Jeff Davis.

Parnell beat Cherokee.

Final Ties. — Lady of Lyons beat Star.

Cherokee ran a bye.

puppy stakes.

S. King's Maude beat Thomas Brady's Lady Mac.

J. Kelly's Lily of Killarney beat J. Shay's Carig Baun.

Second Ties.— Maude beat Lily of Killarney.

SAPLING STAKES. "

P. J. Jacoby's Cassie Mara beat F. Conlon's Maid of the
Mill.

M. Galvini's Bingo beat J. Whelan's Spotted Ida.
Second Ties.— Cassie Mara beat Bingo.
The prizes were awarded as follows: Old Dogs — First
prize, Lady of Lyons; second prize, Cherokee; third prize,
Star; fourth prize. Jeff Davis. Puppies — First prize, Maude;
second prize, Lily of Killarney. Saplings — First prize, Cas-
sie Mara; second prize, Bingo.

The Judges were J. Sillery, H. Boscough, and J
ers. Stewards, John Shay, F. Conlon. Slipper,
Stadfeldt.

STANDARD MEASUREMENT OF DOGS
Editoe Beeedee and Spoetsman. — Deae Sie:
long time I have given considerable thought to the subject
of Bench Shows. I have written the Eastern and Western
sporting papers to publish the measurements of prize win-
ners, and have collected quite a number of measurements,
but not sufficient to warrant a basis for the proper shape at
different weights of sporting dogs. Stonehinge was the first
to collect and publish a gradation of points as a guide for
judges. Titeston placed them in a much more compact form,
and is an excellent little book, but nowhere have I found
any measurement for standards for different weights, and
yet it seems such an easy thing to do, with so many Bench
Shows taking place all over the country. A standard of ex-
cellence might be arrived at, with very little trouble, that
can be used by every judge. It might also be used to ad-
vantage by those wishing to enter dogs, thereby preventing
many dogs utterly inferior being placed upon exhibition,
and also raise the standards, making it easier for judges and
more enjoyable to patrons. I placed by themselves, first,
the dogs of the different breeds, then bitches, so that after a
while I can average. For instance, Lavarack dogs, Lava-
rack bitches, Gordon dogs, Gordon bitches.

I would suggest, so that measurements may be taken uni-
formly, that they come under the following heads:
1. — Length of head.
2. — Length of body.
3. — Length of tail.

From which you have —
4. — Length from tip to tip.
5, — Height at shoulder.
6. — Height of forearm.

From which you have —
7. — Height to shoulder.*

8.— Girth of muzzle midway between eyes and tip of
nose.

9. — Girth of neck midway between head and shoulders.
10. — Girth of skull at apex.
11.— Girth of chest.
12.— Girth of loin.
13.— Girth of stifle.

14. — Girth of forearm one inch from elbow. t
15. — Corner of eye to end of nose.
16. — Width of head between ears.
17. —Spread of earB.

From which you have —
18. — Length of ears.
19.— Weight.
20.— Age.

Making a maximum of twenty points to go by, and suffi-
cient to take in all the principal measurements of the dog or
bitch.

If the judges of the different Bench Shows, at the time
the winners are announced, will hand to the Secretary, or

luck iu odd numbers. Starting with the Forest and Stream
on the Atlantic, midway the American FiV/cZ, and here on the
Pacific we open the Golden Gate to the Beeedee and
Spoetsman. • Respectfully yours,

Suds.
San Feancisco, Cal., July 5, 1882.

* I do not consider it of sufficient importance to make a separate head
for measurement of height of hock.

t Measure, drawing leather close to forearm, and not outside of feather
tips, as some have.

A WELL TRAINED DOG.
The writer once knew a dog dealer who always named his
dogs Mike. When asked the reason for this fancy he re-
plied in a burst of confidence "Oh you see my own name
is Mike, and when buyers come and ask me if my dogs are
well trained I always reply, 'What Mike well trained V he's
broke sir, he is, and when you say he's broke you sayit all."
This always used to satisfy Mike's purchasers and eased the
conscience of the human Mike. It must have been a lineal
descendant of Mike that presented Mrs. Coit with a splendid
looking sleuth hound with which she started out deer hunt-
ing last week. This celebrated animal was called Bill, and
was warranted by his owner to trail deer as long as he had a
leg to stand on, and also to show a most thorough indiffer-
ence to any other kind of game. Said the original possessor
of Bll to his fair friend, "That dog could wade through a
whole ocean of jack rabbits or foxes, and would never for
an instant lose scent of a deer that had passed over the bed
of the ocean a year before. Mrs. Coit believed this
Modern Munchausen and the day after Bill came into her
possession, and in company with a friend started out on a
hunt; for be it known to the uninitiated, Mrs. Coit, though a
delicate looking lady, is an untiring hunter and a splendid
shot. The parties had not gone far when Bill commenced
to show by his actions that he had struck a scent. After a
few uudecided sniffs he put down his nose in good style and
started off for a clump of brush at a twelve-mile gait.

" What style, what pace," whispered Mrs. Coit to her
companion. " I really believe that Bill is one of the best
as well as the handsomest dogs I ever saw."

"Ah, he's sighted now," said Mrs. Coit, as the melodious
music of William's wrinkled throat was heard coming up the
ravine. " But where is the dog ? Bill is driving this way
and the game must surely be ahead of him."

"Well, I don't know where the deer is, but I can see a jack-
rabbit a few jumps ahead of Bill," replied Mrs. Coit's com-
panion.

When the horrible truth dawned across Mrs. Coit's mind
that the great William had disgraced himself and her by
chasing a miserable rabbit, she turned and went home with-
out speaking another word, and when Bill came home about
two hours later with the blood of the rabbit on his chops,
she positively declined to allow him to enter the house.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Under this head will be found replies to all questions that may be asked of
the Kennel Editor in relation to breeding, breaking, or entering dogs, feeding
or curing them of any ordinary disease. Correspondents must state plainly
what are the peculiar symptoms of the malady for which they need advice, and
in all cases, especially when desiring to know the best way to correct a dog of a
fault, must be careful |to state the age and sex. No answers will be sent by
mad, and all questions must be marked Kennel— Editor Weekly Bkeedeb
and SPORTS3IAN, San Francisco, Cal

J. C. Marxsvii.ee— Your dog is evidently suffering from dirt oi neglect
Wash once a day with warm water and carbolic acid soap. Bed on new
pine or redwood shavings instead of straw, and change bed every day.
Give the kennel a coat of chloride of lime at least twice a week. Avoid
heating food, and especially salt meat. ^If the irritation does not disap-
pear iii a few days, give a mild dose of castor oil or Epsom salts. Avuid
any application of a stimulating nature to the sore places.

Cauis, San Francisco— Dew claws are not an injury to a dog, and there
is not any need to remove them. They can be taken off without leaving 3
scar by carefully cutting open the skin at the base of the claw and then
removing the excrescence at the joint. That can be done with a sharp
knife or pair of scissors. Some operators twist the claw off at the joint
with their fingers. After removal, put a small piece of plaster over the
incision in the skin and bandage carefully. Care must be taken not to
bandage too tightly or inflammation is liable to set in and cause serious
trouble.

A. T., Sam Francisco— The best cure for common muscular rheumatism
in a dog, caused by wet exposure and damp bedding, is warm baths, warm
bedding, an occasional purge of blue mass and aloes, and the following
liniment, which never fails to give immediate relief from the pain, whether
in dogs, horses or human beings, provided the disease has not gone too
far: "Spirits Wine, one ounce; Chloroform, one ounce; Veratris, fonr
grains. Rub in whiskey until dry, and repeat the operation when there
are evidences of pain.

A. B., San Jose— A dog has 42 teeth — six upper and lower incisors,
twelve upper and fourteen lower molars. Occasionally extra or supernu-
merary teeth are found, in some cases as many as six.

THE PADDOCK.
March 12 — Lightfoot, by Flaxtail, c. f. by Prompter.
March 24 — Violin, by Flaxtail, c. f. by Prompter.
March 24 — Lady Buckner, by Yom Hal, b. f. by Blackbird.
March 30 — Meany, by Flaxtail, b. c. by Prompter.
April 11 — Lady Narly, by Marion, br. f. by Singleton.
April 11- Rachel, by Wayland Forest, b. c. by Prompter.
April 14— Starlight, by Wayland Forest, b. c. by Prompter.
May 1 — Gazette, by Buccaneer, c. c. by Prompter.
May 26— Venia, by Vanderbilt, c. f. by Prompter.
May 26 — Mahaska Belle, by Flaxtail, br. f. by SiDgleton.

M. W. Hicks.
♦

Fish Ranch. — The Reno (Nev.) Journal says: "At Lake
Anna, near Fort Bidwell, Henry Woodson has started a
fishery. .He commenced operations three years ago with
2,000 common brook trout. Now he has realized so hand-
somely from them that he has sold 30,000, and 12,000
spawn have been sent to Germany. The trout attained a
weight of seven pounds in thirty-one months, which is re-
markably rapid growing. He supplies the whole Bidwell
county with fresh fish. The lake is forty-five acres in ex-
tent. He has also a small lake stocked with catfish,
Mr. Woodson has made it a profitable business, and every
year adds to his wealth."

1882.

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THE HERD.

Beef and Stock Cattle. — Last week Mr. Hemler got
back from Pitt River; he buught four hundred head of stock
cattle on the trip and will have most of them brought to his
place at Pete's Valley and fatted for this market. He re-
ports that young beeves will be ready for market about the
beginning of July. Copious rains have fallen all over that
country; grass is very good and cattle coming on rapidly.
Nearly all the nninials that will be offered for beef will be
from one to two years younger than in previous years.
During the past season, all over Eastern Oregon and Nevada
the Eastern demand for beef has been so great that fully
matured animals have all been sold off, and now younger
stock must be taken to supply the demand; these being of
less weight each than older animals, greater numbers are
needed to make the usual quantity. At present beef cattle
cost only about one cent per pound more than last year's
price. Stock cattle sell readily at an advance of from three
to four dollars per bead. The present prospect for stock-
men is very favorable; the feed never looked better, and the
demand for beef is constantly increasing, both at home and
in the foreign markets. — Greenville Bulletin.

HOW TO JUDGE SHEEP.

The day has come when the loose end methods of old
fashioned farmers will no longer be found profitable. All
the resources of science are rapidly being opened to the ag-
riculturist, while the open pages of the Stud Book elevate
the calling of the stock raiser almost lo a science. What
the Stud Book has done for the thoroughbred horse, the
Devonshire, Ayreshire, Jersey and other standard breeds of
cattle, could, be equally well done for the various fine breeds
of sheep. The importance of grading their flocks up to a
higher standard of wool and mutton excellence, is daily be-
coming more pressing to the California sheep raiser, and
like energetic men they are quick to seize upon every scrap
of information which may tend to increase their profits.
Hence the sale of graded and thoroughbred Cotswolds, Lei-
cesters and Merinos, for breeding purposes, is rapidly ad-
vancing to huge proportions. Sellers are always able to
protect themselves, but the buyers are too often in the dark.
For that reason the publication in the Breeder of the fol-
lowing scale of points of excellence, prepared by a special
committee of the Indiana State "Wool Growers' Association,
Bhould prove a valuable assistance to the wool growers of
our State:

In bringing the matter before the Indiana Association,
the committee having it in charge said:

In presenting this knowledge to the Wool Growers' Asso-
ciation of the State of Indiana, your committee has been
to a great deal of trouble and bother in summing up what
we consider to be the greatest benefit to the Association.

The scale of points to be taken into consideration in the
breeding of all the different breeds of sheep, is the blood of
the sire and dam; this must be -ascertained before we com-
mence to breed our sheep up to standard, or otherwise we
had better not try to breed to any given point, for without
pure blood being infused into our flocks, it would be useless
to make the trial.

SCALE OF ONE HUNDRED POINTS FOR COTSWOLD 'SHEEP.

Blood. — Thoroughbred, purely bred from one or more im-
portations of Cotswold sheep of some reputable breeder from
England. Seven points.

Head. — Not too fine; moderately small and broad between
the eyes and nostrils, but without a short thick appearance,
and in young animals, covered on crown with long lustrous
wool. Seven points.

Face. — Either white or slightly mixed with grey, or white
dappled with brown. Four'points.

Nostrils. — Wide and expanded; nose dark. One point.

Eyes. — Prominent but mild looking. Two points.

Eaes. — Broad, long, moderately thin and covered with
wool. Four points.

Collar. — Full from breast, and shoulders tapering grad-
ually all the way to where the head and neck joins. The
neck of rams should be short, thick and strong, indicating
constitutional vigor. The neck of ewe should be fine and
graceful, and free from coarse and loose skin. (Collar five
points with ewe.) Six points.

Shoulders. — Broad and full, and at the same time join
so gracefully to the collar forward, and the chin backward,
as not to leave the least hollow in either place. Seven
points.

Fore Legs. — The mutton on the arm or fore thigh should
eome quite to the knee — leg upright, with heavy bone, being
clear from superfluous skin, with wool to fetlocks, and may
be mixed with grey. Four points.

Breast. — Broad and well formed, keeping the legs wide
apart. Girth on chest full and deep. Eight points.

Fore Flane. — Quite full, not showing hollow behind the
ehoulder. (Four points with ewe.) Five points.

Back and Loin. — Broad, flat and straight, from which
the ribs must spring with a fine circular arch, and scrotum
of rams well covered with wool. Ten points.

Belly. — Straight on underline. (Five points with ewe.)
Three points.

Quarters. — Long and full with mutton quite down to the
hock. Eight points.
Hock. — Should neither stand in or out. Two points.
Twist.— Or junction inside the thighs should be deep,
wide and full; which, with a broad breast, will keep the legs
open and upright Four points.

Fleece. — The whole body should be covered with long
lustrous wool. Eighteen points.

ONE HUNDRED POINTS OF EXCELLENCE FOB MERINO SHEEP .

Blood. — Thoroughbred — i. e., purely bred, from one or
more of the direct importations of Merino sheep from Spain,
prior to the year 1812, without admixture of any other blood.
One point.

Constitution. — Indicated by form of body; deep, large
breast cavity, broad back, heavy quarters, with muscular
development forming capacious abdomen. Skin thick, but
Boft, of fine texture, and pink color; expansive nostril; bril-
liant eyes, healthful countenance, and good size, age con-
sidered. Fifteen pounds.

SiZE.^In fair condition, with fleece of twelve months'
growth, full grown rams should weigh not less than 150
pounds, and ewes not less than 100 pounds. Seven points.

General Appearance. — Good carriage, bold style, elastic
movement, showing in particular parts, as well as general
outline, symmetry of form. Three points.

Body. — Throughout, heavy bones, well proportioned in
length, smooth joints, ribs starting horizontally from back
hone and well rounded to the breast-bone, which should be

wide, strong and prominent in front; strong backbone,
straight and well proportioned as to length. Heavy, mus-
cular quarters, deep through and squarely formed behind
and before, with shoulders well set on, neither projecting
sharply above the backbone, nor standing so wide and flat
as to incur liability to slip shoulder. Folds on the ram
should be larger thau on the ewes. Large and pendulous
folds from the chin or jaws succeeding each other down the
neck to the brisket, ending with large fold or "apron," and
extending up the sides of the neck, but lighter if at all ex-
tending over top of neck, also behind the fore-leg or shoul-
ker. one on front of hind leg, hanging well down across the
flank, also on rear of hind legs, or quarters, extending ivp-
ward toward the tail, with one or two on and around the
tail, giving the animal a square appearance on the hind
quarters, and straight down as may be from end of tail to
the joints and hind feet. Eighteen points.

Head. — Wide between the ears, and between the eyes and
across the nose; short from top of head to tip of nose; face
straight; eyes clear and prominent; ears thick, medium size,
and, together with face, nose and lips, white and covered
with soft fur or downy wool. Ewes should give no appear-
ance of horns; while upon rams the horns should be clear
in color, symmetrically curved, without tendency to press
upon the side of the head or to extreme expansion. Six
points.

Neck. — Medium length, good bone and muscular develop-
ment; and especially with the rams, heavier toward the
shoulders, well set high up, and rising from that point to
the back of the head. Five points.

Legs and Feet. — Legs medium or short in length,
straight and set well apart forward and back, heavy bone,
smooth joints, with large muscular development of the
fore-arm; thick, heavy thighs, wide down to hock joints,
and from knee joints downward covered with short wool,
or the soft furry covering peculiar to the ears and face;
hoofs well shaped and of clear color. Five points.

Covering. — Tendency to hair and gare upon any part of
the sheep, is to be avoided. Evenness of fleece in length,
quality, density, luster, crimp, trueness, strength and elas-
ticity, covering the entire body, belly and legs to the knees;
head well covered forward, squarely to a line in front of the
eyes; well filled between the eyes, ears or horns, and well
upon the cheeks; muzzle clear, with small opening up to
and around the eyes. Scrotum of rams covered with wool
free from tendency to hair. Fifteen points.

Quality. — Medium, but such as is known in our markets
as fine delaine and fine clothing wool, distinctly better in
quality, luster, crimp, and elasticity, than the wools of same
length grown upon the common grade sheep. Five points.
Density. — Shown by the compactness of the fleece
throughout, which should open free but close, showing very
little of the skin at any point, even at the extremities. Ten
points.

Length.— At one year's growth not less than two and
one-half inches, and as near as may be uniform in length
to the extremities of the fleece. Five points.

Oil. — Evenly distributed; soft and flowing freely from
skin to surface: medium in quality, and of a light color.
Five points.

ONE HUNDRED POINTS OF EXCELLENCY FOR THE DOWNS SHEEP.

Blood. — Purely bred from one or more of direct importa-
tion from Great Britain. Ten points.

Constitution. — Constitution and quality indicated by the
form of body; deep and large in breast and through the
heart, back wide, straight, and well covered with lean meat
or muscle; wide and full in the thigh, deep in flank; skin
thiok but soft and of a saffron color; prominent, brilliant
eyes and healthful countenance. Twenty-live points.

Size. — In fair condition, when fully matured, rams should
weigh not less than 200 pounds, and ewes not less than 175
pounds. Ten points.

General Appearance. — General appearance and char-
acter, good carriage; head well up, elastic movement, show-
ing great symmetry of form and uniformity of character
throughout. Ten points.

Body. — Well proportioned, small bones, great scale and
length, well finished hind quarters, thick back and loins,
standing with legs well placed outside, breast wide and
prominent in front, brisket wide and extending well forward.
Ten points.

Head. — Head short and broad; wid9 between the ears and
between the eyes; short from top of head to tip of nose;
ears short, of medium Bize and covered with downy wool;
head should be well covered with wool to a point even with
eyes, without any appearance of horns; color dark brown in
some families and fawn color in others without speck or
spot; light muzzle not objectionable. Ten points.

Neck. — Short and heavy, especially towards shoulders.
Five points.

Legs and Feet. — Broad and short and well set apart,
color same a3 head and wooled to the hoof, which must be
well shaped. Five 2>oints.

Covering. -Body, belly, head and legs well covered with
fleece of even length and quality. Scrotum of rams well
covered. Ten points.

Quality of Wool. — Medium such as is known in our
markets as "medium-delaine" and "half-combing wool,"
strong, fine, lustrous fibre, without tendency to mat or felt
together, and at one year's growth not less than three and
one-half inches in length. Five points.
»»-

About two miles south of McDenney's, or Sugar Pine
Point, Lake Tahoe, says the Oroville Mercury, there puts
into the lake from the west a fine mountain stream, which
heads among the craggy, snow-laden peaks of the western
summit of the Sierra. Like the water of the lake, that of
the stream is translucent — as clear as it is possible for water
to be, and so soft and pure and cold. At the mouth for
several hundred yards it meanders through a nice little
meadow with willows and tall grass, and is deep, though
where it enters the lake it shoals and somewhat widens.
This stream is a favorite breeding ground for trout, and at
certain seasons of the year ihey fairly throng its waters.
Up" the little creek, a few score of yards from the mouth, is
a corral in the water into which the trout ascending the
stream can enter, but cannot pass down again without the
aid of the keeper, and consequently an abundant supply of
trout is almost always attainable. Spawn is here collected
in quantities as called for, and carefully packed in moss
and sent abroad for propagation to stock other streams and
ponds.

Personal.— Charles Kaeding of the firm of Liddle &
Kaeding,, who has been in Europe some months purchasing
for the firm, left Queenstown on July 4th, on his return to
this city.

BICYCLING.

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

In England, the more sociable and less dangerous tricycle
is fast gaining in popularity upon the more rapid bicycle.
As yet the tricycle only numbers its hundreds where its
elder rival counts its thousands, but before long the propor-
tion may be] reversed. The recent meet of four hundred
tricyclists at Barnes has given great stimulus to the demand
for three-wheelers. The extent to which the tricycle is being
used by ladies, may possibly lead to the gradual introduction
of the much talked of but seldom seen duplex garment which
figures so largely in the dress of the future. For tricycling
it ought to be quite as much a matter of course as the riding-
habit is for ridiug. But according to a very pleasing picture
in a recent number of Punch, the ladies can enjoy this pas-
time without having to resort to such methods. The cut
represents two charming girls seated in a tricycle, working
the treadle in sewing-machine manner, while accompanying
them are two handsome youths on bicycles, with whom they
are engaged in pleasant conversation. It is pounds to shil-
lings that those same yonng gallants have some steel wire
about them, so that if their fair companions become tired,
or were puzzled by a rising slope, they could hitch on and
draw them out — of their difficulties.

Bicycling is advancing with rapid strides in England. It
is much indebted for its popularity to Eoyal favor, quite a
number of machines having been ordered by the English
and other European Royal houses.

The annual 100-mile road race of the Loudon Bicycle
Club (Eng.), from Bath to London, took place last month,
and was won in seven and one-half hours. There were be-
tween sixty and seventy entries for the race.

In view of the immense impetus given to this healthful
and invigorating pastime, that is now acknowledged as so •
essential to the preservation of health to those whose
occupations are of a sedentary character, we advise all such
to join the army of wheelmen who now make the smooth,
level roads across the bay so lovely with their swift and
graceful vehicles.

LEAGUE HIDING REGULATIONS.

Members should keep as much as possible to the right
side of the road. It is illegal to ride on any path set aside
for foot passengers, and the practice must be avoided.

The rules of the road should be most strictly followed
out.

In meeting keep to the right. In overtaking pass to the
left.

In passing a vehicle or foot passenger notice should be
given at a sufficient distance by whistle, bell, or otherwise.

Never pass between two vehicles or riders when overtaking
them.

If any vehicle or rider wishes to pass keep well over to
the right.

It is considered advisable to avoid, as much as possible,
the use of the voice when passing foot passengers or
vehicles.

In meeting or passing restive horses, a dismount should
only be made if requested, as sudden dismounts often have
the worst effect. A slow pace, and a few words, form the
best course. A rider should always keep as far away from
the horse as possible.

Riders should not take the ground in front of a horse un-
%il at least forty feet ahead.

The above rules should be observed in every particular
by wheelmen, and thus avoid the possibility of accidents.

Ride slow around curves, and under no circumstances
indulge in racing . Wheelmen are sometimes asked by
drivers to try their metal with their horses, but this must be

avoided.

♦

The famous old Julia, one of George Steers' best boats,
haB been put all in order after her orignal design. She was
built in 1854, and sailed many matches, several of which
were with the Rebecca, the most noted one being that of
twenty miles to windward, outside of Sandy Hook, in a stifT
southeast breeze. She beat the Rebecca about twenty min-
utes in thi" race. The Julia's dimensions now are: Length
over all, 78 feet 8 inches; length on water line, 70 feet; ex-
treme breadth, 20 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 6 feet
8 inches; draft of water. 6 feet 4 inehes. Her new
center-board, which replaces the old keel, is 14 feet in
length. It is of oak, working in a yellow pine case. Al-
though this famous yacht was built in 1854, and many
changes have been made in her since, still the carpen-
ters found her timbers and planking sound, showing little
evidence of age and none of decay. Her keel, keelson,
deadwoods, stem, sternpost, frames, wales, top timbers,
deck frames, deck beams and rails are all of oak. She is
ceiled with yellow pine and her decks are of clear white
pine. She has a counter stern and will steer this year with
a diamond screw wheel. Following are the dimensions of
the "sticks" that have been put in her: Mainmast, 73 feet
in length; from deck to hounds, 59 feet; length of mast-
head, 7 feet 9 inches: topmast, 39 feet in length; main-
boom, 63 feet; maingaff, 30 feet; bowsprit, 26 feet; center-
board, 14 feet.

■•■

The blue fishing of Monterey Bay is said to be excellent
just now. A party of gentlemen caught 69 of these fish on
the 4th. One of the fish was the largest of the kind ever
caught there, being over 18 inches long and weighing some-
what over three pounds. The party consisted of George
Cope, John Pew, E. B. Young and Mr. Delamaldi. They
were in a fisherman's boat and made fast to the kelp about
two miles from the lighthouse. Sand fleas were used for
bait, and small hooks with light sinkers were employed.
The party fished with poles and had good sport. In addi-
tion to the blue fish some sea trout and one sea gopher was
caught; the latter was found in deep water. The bluefish
are increasing in numbers each year in Monterey, this being
the third year since they first put in an appearance there.

The Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, in close
proximity to the Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, race track, for
some time past has been in a straightened pecuniary condi-
tion. On learning this, the executive officeis of the track
offered to donate one day's receipts to the church, and on
June 26th the result was $1,700 from the gate and $500
from the purse money, an aggregate of $2,20 0 that passed
into the treasury of the religions institution. Is it not time
for a certain straight-laced Brooklyn divine to enlarge ov
this last fearful kink of the sporting community?

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July 8,

THE STAGE,

The season that has just passed has certainly been the
most quiescent of a series of annual disasters, for it may be
safely averred that, outside of the Gardens, there has been a
great deal more lost than made in theatrical enterprises in
this city, but the losses have not been so large as in previous
years. Now, all the possible changes of the Thespian bells
have been rung, and it yet remains to be said what is the
true, popular and managerial keynote. There is no doubt but
that we have had liberal and enterprising managers in our
midst, who have brought forward the most expensive talen
that figured in the stellar system, and that sometimes great
returns have been made from these extraordinary outlays;
the Booth, Nielson, ''Diplomacy'1 and "Hazel Kirke" en-
gagements forming the red letters of the few past years,
but the failures are, in the words of BardweH Slote, "in a
large majority." Manager Maguire has suuk a small for-
tune in trying to run a stock company at the Baldwin that
was not to be excelled outside of New York, and there only
by the Union Square and Wallack's Theatres. Manager
Locke has played a series of novelties at the Bush Street
Theatre, and the Comic Opera Company, with Miss Emily
Melville at the head, was scarcely to be surpassed by any
organization in the East. The Grand Opera House has
been closed save for special occasions, and thus, by charg-
ing special rates, has probably made more money than any
of the other theatres. The California Theatre has been
conducted under the Haverly regime on somewnat vacillating
principles, but with a good, honest faith towards the public

that merited better returns. It is sincerely to be desired
that the coming attractions will show such a balance to the
good that will justify that enterprising Manager in continu-
ing to cater for our fickle yet liberal-minded public during
the "Winter months, when the best attractions are so in de-
mand at the East. At the Standard, William Emerson has
made a bold and successful bid for popularity with his
Minstrels, but it is doubtful if his later ventures have added
to the exchequer. He it was who, for a season, first ap-
pealed to the masses with his moderate charges cf admis-
sion, and although the example was followed by the Rial
Combination at the California, and by Mr. Gus Prohman at
the BaldwiD, it is very doubtful if a good entertainment can
possibly be offered, in the long run, at a first-class theatre
at such prices as 75 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents entrance.
In solving such a problem, Mr. Frohman certainly came
closest to the solution, but even with him it was, we opine,

somewhat like squaring the circle.

Alluding to the recent successful production of George E.
Sims' melodrama at the Princess' Theatre, the Times re-
marks: "The Eoming Bye," contains, along with much
that is clever and that gives promise of better things, all
the vices of the transpontine drama in its most objectionable
form. It reeks of the slums, and the tone of it is such as
can ooly commend itself to the minds wholly destitute of
artistic sentiment. It is difficult to say which is its more
conspicuous feature — the exaggerated virtue which through-
out the piece invariably accompanies poverty or the equally
exaggerated wickedness which is the unfailing concomi-
tant of wealth and education. All this is the more
deplorable froai its being presented with much dramatic
ingenuity and resource. There is not a scene or pas-
sage from the beginning of the first aot to the end of
the fifth which is not full of life and movement. In-
deed, dramatic situations of the most startling kind fol-
low each other with a bewildering rapidity that must make
even the gallery long for a moment's repose. Through five
crowded acts the fight between villainy and virtue goes on —
success inclining now to the one side and now to the other.
There are at least three attempts at murder — by bullet, by
poison and by drowning. There is a burglary with vio-
lence, there are two attempts at abduction, and there is a
wreck at sea and a perilous rescue. Interspersed with
these events are picturesque, but irrelevant sketches of
gypsy life and of the interior of the old thieving dens of
Seven Dials. Here and there Mr. Sims deepens his colors,
until the sombreness of his picture is both appalling and
even repulsive, as it is where he shows us murder carried on
not as a "fine art," but distinctly as a trade in the lowest
river- side slums of Pt at cliff e highway. The morbid dwell-
ing upon horrors which goes to make up the fourth act is
positively loathsome. It is matter for surprise and also
matter for regret that a dramatist of Mr. Sims' standing
should not have turned his talents into a worthier channel
than the writing of this bad, mischievous play."

Mr. Gye has had a serious altercation with Mme. Chrin-
tine Nilsson once more, in connection with a broken cos-
tract. The matter passed into the hands of her lawyers,
and among other indiscreet things, Mr. Gye said that the
fair songstress, a short time since, was very eager to make
an engagement, and that this time he desired a "guarantee
of good faith." The solicitor replied that he was amused
by Mr. Gye's picture of his client "going cap in hand to
him for an engagement," and is sure that "no such exciting
chase has yet fallen to her experience." To close the case,
he puts his client's position in a nutshell with these words:
"With Mme. Nilsson it is not a question of formal contract,
but one of contract at all. There was a negotiation for a
contract, the form of contract was tendered and rejected,
and thereupon the abortive negotiation was closed."

It would really appear as if Sara Bernhardt in her marriage
had stolen a few leaves from the happier life of "Canaille."
She looks better, acts better, and behaves better than ever
before. Her solemn-looking Greek husband, either through
his strength of will, or her weakness through love, has suc-
ceeded in trausforming her whole na'ure. "He is the first
man," said she to a friend, "who ever made love to me of
whom I am afraid. He can make me do what he likes."

-On the 17th instant the celebrated Hanlon-Lees open at
the Baldwin Theater in their amusing acrobatic absurdity
entitled " Le Voyage en Suisse." In their recent engage-
ment in Chicago, tue piece was a great success, drawing so.
well that their stay might have been prolonged, but their
opening having been arranged here for the above date, they
were obliged to refuse the flattering offers made to them
The company numbers twenty-seven persons.

Miss Genevieve Ward is seriously ill in England. She
was never famous in any character except her last creation,
Stephanie, in "Forget-me-not."

Wallack's Theater closed last Wednesday, with the fiftieth
representation of "La Belle Kusse." The drama was a
great financial success, and during the next season it prom-
ises to be the best drawing card in the road, as the cast is
small and easily controlled. Miss Jeffreys-Lewis will as-
sume her original character as "La Belle Kusse."

A new domestic drama, by Charles Reade, entitled
"Single Heart and Double Face," was produced at the
Princess Theatre, Edinburgh, and was well received. The
plot is interesting, but appears to be rather tame in com-
parison with the blood, thunder and carpenter drama so
much in vogue at the present time.

Mrs. Langtry, as a beauty, was deemed a trifle fast, and
now that she has adopted the stage as a career, she keeps
up this reputation. At the conclusion of her engagement
at Glasgow, she, in company with her maid, took a special
train at midnight, and arrived in London at 9:30 a. m., in
order to meet a large naniber of her friends at dinner at
Mrs. Labouchere's, who wished to congratulate her on the
great success she had achieved in the English provinces.
The trip cost the lady £1U3 15s., and, in the way of adver-
tising, was cheap at the price.

Miss Maud Granger is suffering from illness and poverty,
and application has been made to the Executive Officers of
the Actors' Fund for her relief, but as yet apparently with-
out result. Miss Granger was the original Dora in " Di-
plomacy," when that drama was produced at the California,
and it is astonishing the nnmber of misfortunes that have
befallen those who took part in that play. A benefit for
Miss Granger would be in order, but unfortunately the
weather in New York is not propitious for such an under-
taking.

Melodrama with startling, lurid scenic effects will have
full sway next season. "Taken from Life," "Mankind"
aud "Romany Rye" are among the novelties promised.
McVickers' Theatre, Chicago, where "Taken from Life"
will have Us first American representation, is now being
altered and refitted. The regular season will open with
"Taken from Life," and the scenery and mechanical effects
to be introduced in it, Mr. Colville says, will be the most
expensive and intricate ever used in this country. Genuine
gypsies will be introduced in the encampment scene. The
inaugural performance will be given July 31.

Edwin Booth met with a flattering reception on his first
appearance at the Adelphi, in London, on the 25th of June
last. This Theatre has always been identified with the melo-
drama, "The Green Bushes," "Oliver Twist" and "The
Colleen Bawn" showiDg the range of its, multifarious suc-
cesses and it was deemed hazardous to test the legitimate
on this stage. The play was "Richelieu" and Mr. Booth
made the most marked effect in the famous scene iu which
Richelieu draws the awful circle of the power of Rome
around Julie, but his unquestionable success according to
the general impression was a success of declamation,
rather than of tragic art.

As a comment on popular criticism The Score states that
the following incident recently occurred in a village not
thirty miles from Boston: An Irish laborer was taken to a
concert for the first time and was asked how he liked it.
" Well," he replied, "I loiked it all ixcept a piece called
quartbet. They didn't know that at all. Furrust the two
ladies begun singing, and the min waited for them to sthop,
but thin they got tired of waitin' and stharted in anyhow.
But the ladies kipt on, as it was quite roight they should,
and thin whin they all sthopped singin' the gurrl at the
piany she didn't know the piece was done and just kipt on
a whoile by hersilf. They spoilt it intirely; but I didn't
loike the piece anyway.

At a recent meeting in London for the promotion of the
Actors' Benevolent Fund, Henry IrviDg spoke as follows:
' 'You must distinctly bear in mind that this proposed scheme
is not oTie of charity; it is one of aid — aid of which we
might all of us at some time be in need. When brother or
sister in fortune helps brother or sister in distress,we d onot
call it charity. We must all bear in mind this one thing —
that we do not ask charity or accept it. We help each
other and ourselves. It is the accident of our lives or our
calling which may make such help as we can give welcome
or even necessary, but it is needful that we have some actual
scheme, perpetual in its aim, comprehensive iu its scope,
large-hearted in its workings, which may enable us to give
that aid while we can, and to accept it should we fall on evil
times."

At the present the outlook is more promising than it has
been for months past. At the California, Haverly's Mas-
todon Minstrels ought to crowd the house through a good
three weeks' engagement, as they are favorites here, and
come re-inforced with new faces and new songs and inter-
ludes. At the Standard, "My Brudder-in-Law" will prob-
ably give place on Thursday, to "H. M. S. Pinafore," that
if properly produced is never lacking in popularity. At the
Baldwin, a new drama will be produced entitled "American
Born," in which there are, it is said, many thrilling effects
accompanied by a volcanic eruption, and in this scenery
William Porter is an expert, he having made a study of this
specialty in all its phases in the Hawaiian Islands. The
cast includes Miss Ada Ward. Miss Ada Gilman, and the old
favorites of the theatre. The Gardens continue their pro-
gramme to the delight of their countless visitors.

A most distressing accident occurred at the hippodrome
in Paris recently. During the race of the Roman chariots
the one that was leadirg came in contact with a post, and,
overturning with violence, the charioteer, Mile. Dupre, was
thrown out and dragged along by her dress, which had be-
come entangled. The material was on the point of yielding
to the strain, when the next chariot, before its occupant,
Mile. Carre, could pull up, passed over the body of the un-
fortunate girl, who was thought to be dead when picked up.
She was carried in a perfectly insensible condition to the
infirmary attached to the building, where her wounds were
dressed. Her collar-bone was broken, nnd she sustained
internal injuries, She was subsequently removed to a hos-
pital, and, it is said, the physicians have some hopes of
saving her life.

Tho gentlemen interested in the J. H. Haverly Amusement
Company, with a capital of $300,000, which recently filed a
oertificate of incorporation, are J. H. Haverly, Henry Mann,

C. H. McConnell, A. Hayman, Edward Keyes, and E. G.
Gilmore. Mr. Haverly's idea appears to be to bring good
English attractions to this country and to send good Ameri-
can attractions to England. We like anything that is thor-
oughly and characteristically English, and Engiish audiences
liberally patronize everything which is really American, in
the theatrical line. The company will control Mr. Haverly's
theaters, which are the California Theater, San Francisco;
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia; the Brooklyn
Theatre: Haverly's Theatre, Chicago, and the Fourteenth
Street Theater here. It is said that the Olympic Theater,
in London, haw been secured, and also a theatre in Man-
chester, and that other theaters are being negotiated for.
Mr. Haverly is expected to return from Europe in the course
of this month.

FEEDING EXPERIMENTS.

In considering the following scale it must bs borne iu
mind that Canada has a vastly different climate to Califor-
nia, and that the day has not yet come in this State when
manure is worth §2 30 per ton at any distance from the
large cities.

The superintendent of the model farm at Guelph, Canada,
gives as below the results of some experiments made there
in cattle-breeding:

1. A steady frosty winter is better than an open one in
feeding cattle.

2. An average 2 or 3-year-old steer will eat its own
weight of different rnaterials in three weeks.

3. Two or 3-year-old cattle will add one-third of a pound
more per day to their weight upon prepared hay and roots
than upon the same materials unprepared.

4. It is 30 per cent, more profitable to premature and
dispose of fattening cattle at two years old than to keep
them up to three years.

5. There is no loss in feeding a cattle beast well upon a
variety of materials for the sake of manure alone.

6. Farmyard manure from well-fed cattle, 3-year olds, is
worth an average of $2.30 per ton.

7. A 3-year-old cattle beast, well fed, will make at least

one ton of manure every month of winter.

8. No cattle beast whatever will pay for the direct in-
crease to its weight from the consumption of any kind or
quantity of food.

9. On an average it costs twelve cents for every addi-
tional pound of flesh added to the weight of a 2 or 3-year-
old fattening steer.

10. In Canada the market value of store cattle can be
increased 36 per cent, during six months of finishing by
good feeding.

11. In order to secure a safe profit, no store cattle beast,
well done to, can be sold at less than 4% cents per pound
(live weight).

12. In the fattening of wethers, to finish as shearlings,
the Cotswold and Leicester grades can be made up to 200
pounds, the Oxford-down 180 pounds, and the South-down
(grade) 160 pounds each (live weight).

13. A cow wintered upon two tons and a half of hay will
produce not far from five tons of manure, provided that she
be well littered and none of the excrements be wasted.

THE HORSE IN AMERICA.

It has been generally believed that the horse was intro-
duced in America by the Spanish. Professor Marsh, on
the other hand, has found abundant remains of probable
ancestors of the horse in our Western geological formations;
so that, if there were no horses belore the Spanish came,
there must have occurred a failure of the race. Mr. E. L.
Berthoud, of Golden, Colorado, believes that he has evi-
dence that the Spaniards found horses in South America
when they first visited it. Among the maps which he has
recently received from Paris, in a collection of the fifteenth
and sixteenth centuries, is one which Sebastian Cabot drew
for the Emperor Charles V., representing his explorations
of the La Plata and Parana rivers, and containing symbols
of the animals and plants that he found. Among these
symbols was that of the horse represented near the plains of
the Grand Chaco, where the immense herds of that animal
range to-day. He claims that this affords a fair presump-
tion of the native origin of the race, for neither the Span-
iards nor the Portuguese had then been long enough in the
country (iu 1527) for their horses to have escaped from
Peru to the head of the Paraguay and Parana rivers and to
have increased in numbers sufficiently to attract attention.
— Popular Science Monthly.

Tom Tunstead has carefully laid out his hunting camp at
Nicasio, Marin County, and will be ready for full operations
when this journal makes its appearance. He has two fine
fox hounds for sale ; the particulars of which are to be
found in our advertising columns.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the
advertisement which appears in another part of the
paper, and which informs our readers that the Vic-
torian Trotting Club offers a prize of $2,500 for the
trotting to contend for on some day in January
next. There is no country which is as much inter-
ested in trotting in Australia as California. There
is a surplus of trotters here and the outlook for
them is in that country. The purse of $2,500 is
certainly very liberal, and restricting it to few
proereative animals is a move in the right direction.
It is not only the winning the purse whicb should
be an enticement, as it is sure that the stallion or
mare lucky enough to win will sell for a round sum.
Dr. "Weir will furnish all the intelligence to those
who are desirous of nraking entries.

1882

2£ftje ffrvtt&ev and j§»p0rtsmatt.

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FISH.

PEESERVATIOX OF FISH.

There are men in this city, ardent lovers of the rod and
line, whose rods have hung in the covers, unused, for two
or three yeare. And this, not from apathy or inability to
get away, but simply from disgust with experiences in the
■coast streams, and the impossibility of getting a good day's
sport without traveling a hundred miles or so to reach the
spot.

There is no place in the world where there are better fa-
cilities in the way of streams than with us. There are trout
streams, creeks and brooks in every direction. An3 such
streams, too, as furnish good waters for the finny tribes.

But if those fond of the rod and creel are content to lay
away their outfits, and give it up as a bad job, simply be-
cause aiew vandals spoil their sport, then the vandals will
have it all their own way.

On general principles, monopolies and combinations of
all kinds are distasteful, but it is absolutely necessary that
the fishermen among ns must combine in a united effort to
prevent a destruction of fish, and must take an active par;
in the measures which are adopted.

It will not do to get together and pass a lot of resolutions.
A "whereas" and "resolved" may scare off a political can-
didate, but it will not in any degree intimidate the class of
men who use Giant Powder to catch fish. As a general
thing, they do not understand that kind of language.

But who is to take the first step towards a rigorous pros-
ecution? Surely it must be the sportsmen, who are to reap
its benefits. For $5 a man can go to a stream and make his
cast where he will get no fish. It costs him $50 to get to
one where his fly will.be taken. "Why not spend the §45 in
going for the fish killer, and then the $5 trip can be taken
with more satisfaction and some chance of success.

The men who hang up their rods and put away their reels,
fly books and baskets, ought take them down again and make
up their minds to cast them once more. They ought to make
up their minds, too, to lend aid, countenance and practical
help to whatever efforts are inaugurated to bring about a
reform.

Trolling on Twin Lakes gives good rewards.

The trout on the San Lorenzo creek are pretty small.

There is said to be very good trout fishing in Donner
Lake.

Fishing parties on Lake Lnndy, Mono County, have good
sport.

Fishing is good on 'Willow creek, near Jacksonville,
Oregon.

The "Weber Lake House, which has been closed during
the winter, was opened on the first instant.

Bay fishing is reported as being good— large numbers of
rock cod, sea trout and perch being caught.

There are said to be good trout streams in Indian Valley,
Plumas county, and hotels convenient to the streams.

As to flies, every man thinks he knows the best ones for
certain creeks. And probably he does if he knows the
creek. "

Edward Bosqui and party have gone to the Little Seoui
and adjoining streams in Monterey county.

A large party of railroad attaches spent the Fourth in
fishing Uonner creek and lake, and speak of the fishing being
unusually good.

Excellent fishing is to be had this year in Independence
Lake. Geo. Redding, and many other San Franciscans,
being late visitors there.

If the Truckee Republican is not misinformed, S. T. Bar-
ton caught over 1400 Lake^Tahoe trout two weeks ago, and
shipped them to this city to the market.

A sturgeon weighing 457 pounds was caught at Red Bluff
the other day. It measured eleven feet nine inches in
length, and three feet six inches around the body.

At Catalina Island, in the Santa Barbara Channel, there
is fine fishing. A party caught 885 barracouta, thirteen
"yellow tails" weighing 40 pounds each, and a lot of rock
cod, in ten days. The catch aggregated 4000 pounds.

A Chico editor went fishing the other day, and by accident
fell into the river, but he was not at all alarmed, because
he had his life insured; he said he "never had anything
happen to him by which he could make any money."

Lundy Lake, Homer Mining District, Mono county, in
this State, is said to abound in fish. Mill Creek, near by,
is also good fishing ground. A new hotel was opened there
recently, so there is now accommodation for anglers.

A large number of fish are being caught in Santa Cruz
county streams. The Monday morning boats show a goodly
number of excursionists returning from Sunday trips. A
great many people are camping out about Felton, Glen-
wood, etc.

The Sonoma Index, of June 24th, says: "On "Wednesday
of last week a party of fishermen, consisting of Capt. N.
Carriger, Geo. S. Tate and others, made a big catch of 245
catfish in the Laguna, near Mark West. They brought 75
to town alive. So George Tate informs us."

Geo. H. Maxwell has returned from a two weeks' vacation,
spent in fishing the streams between Lakeport and Ukiah.
He found good fishing in the streams, but tho contrary at
Blue Lakes, where a large number of San Francisco people
are sojourning.

Messrs. J. H. "W. Riley and Joseph Shain have returned
from an angling trip of ten days. During this period they
fished the Navarro, Garcia, Russian and Guallala rivers.
They report the latter, from which they sent several boxes
of trout to this city, as being much the best stream.

The Reno Gazette is responsible for the following: "A few
days ago a man caught a 16-pound trout in Pyramid Lake.
Inside the trout was a 4-pound sucker, and in the sucker
was a half-pound chub. There was nothing inside the chub
but worms. This is no fish story. It is an actual fact.

The Salt Lake Tribune says, " Trout fishing is good in all
the mountain streams, and the size of the fish is gauged by
the imagination of the city fisherman. The more exagger-
ated the imagination the bigger the fish, and now white
whales are caught in the Cottonwoods while the air swims
with white lies."

There are more ways than one of fishing, and this is the
way the barbarians of Mono County do it, according to the
Bodie Free Press: "The enthusiastic fisherman quietly
slides into the hardware store and fills his pockets with
giant-powder cartridges, and then takes to the streams.
Once on the banks of a trout stream it is but the work of a
moment for him to blow out a hundred or more trout. Sat-
isfied with his splendid luck, he returns home and tells the
boys all about his trip and how the fish took the hook with
an eagerness that denoted enthusiasm."

Mr. Benjamin Burling, who was so severely injured in the
sad accident in Santa Cruz county, is one of the most skilled
anglers and shots on the Coast. He is an ardent sportsman,
and has few equals in handling a rod. knowing all the
streams and frequenting them often. With the shotgun he
is an expert, and is well known as such to all the hunting
fraternity. During the duck season, Mr. Burling is a con-
stant shooter in the Suisun or Sherman Island marshes.
His many friends anxiously hope for a speedy recovery.

Caep. — The biggest carp yield, by a large majority, is that of
Wm. Gilson. William has a fine place on Date Creek,
with abundance of water. About a year ago he procured
eight carp, from which he now has 8,000 or 10.0U0 head,
with more spawn to hear from. All this has occurred in
Yavapai County waters. William says his carp are great
feeder?, as well as breeders ; that they have great confidence
in him, will almost take bread crumbs out of his hand, and
never fail to come to the surface when he calls them. — Pres-
cott (Arizona) Courier.

The Monterey -dr^us says: "W.W.James was out fish-
ing in the Carmel River, above the head of the Laurrelles
ditch. He had two hooks on bis line, and while fishing in
a big hole, hooked a trout sixteen inches in length, and
while trying to land it, another one about the same size
grabbed the other hook. He succeeded in safely landing
the two of them. Carter Wadhams, who was an eye-wit-
ness, says it was better than a circus.

THE RIFLE.

[Continued.]

The story of Robin Hood and Little John, who could do
effective work with the crossbow a measured mile, is a
good one, and could I be credulous enough to believe
this "Robin Hood Story," it would make me a truly
happy man ; but I am unkind enough to be-
lieve that historians sometimes ' ■ draw the long-bow ' '
with such striking imagination that to take the whole dose
would be as fatal as barbed shafts would be when sent
from the cross-bow by the well-trained arm of the skill-
ful and ancient archer. The almost tragical story of "Wil-
liam Tell" is a good one, too, which I used to read when a
great deal younger then I am now, with eye-balls protrud-
ing from their sockets and hair standing on end "like
quills upon the fretful porcupine," but as mature age came
upon me I classed it as a twin brother of poor old Rip Van
Winkle, whose sleep for twenty years has been deeply im-
pressed upon the young of America, so that every schoolboy
can repeat the sad ordeal that the old man passed through
during his long and eventful sleep. For five hundred
years after the battle of Hastings, which was fought on the
14th of October, 1066, the archers of England formed a
national guard, whose constant practice made them so effi-
cient that all of Europe recognized their power, and the
most vigilant care was taken by the government to maintain
| the advantage they had gained. It was obligatory for every
able-bodied man, between the ages of 19 and 60 years, under
a severe penalty, to have a bow of his own length and a
quantity of arrows, and to do a certain amount of practice
each week in target shooting, buts and targets being estab-
lished by the Government in every p:irish at the distances
regulated by law.

Holidays were always celebrated by prize shooting, under
the supervision of government officials, and every effort was
used to create a popular feeling in this national sport until
it became the universal recreation on which the power and
even the very existence and solidity of the nation depended.

England is indebted much to the cross-bow for the power
that she possesses to-day among the nations of the earth,
and I have often thought that the cross-bow would be a bet-
ter and more appropriate national emblem, or insignia, than
that of the snapping and roaring lion. But the lion in all
ages has been considered the king brute of the jungle and
the forest, while England for centuries, by her well-con-
ducted commercial relations among the nations of the earth,
has been regarded as the king of the seas.

In the life of Bruse, written by Barker, we are informed
that guns were used by the English in the year 1327, at the
battle of Mere water; but their clumsy and uncouth form
made them little better than the sliDg and bow. There-
fore the use of guns as implements of war only dates back
some five hundred years.

And the antiquated specimens that are preserved among
the English enrisors, with their drawings and designs, are
preserved with the utmost care, and their examination, and
comparison, with fire-arms of the present day, must con-
vince any one that they were almost worthless, and one won-
ders how they could have been used to any advantage.
The old English musqueteer was so burdened with phar-
anclier and accoutrements, that it weighed him down, and
made him an encumbered soldier. Besides being forced to
pack or carry his cumbersome and unwieldly weapon, be had
his can of coarse powder for loading his musket, his horn
of fine powder for priming in a touch-box, his bullets in a
leathern bag down deep in his pocket, which flaxen slings
to draw to get to them, while in his hand was his ram-rod,
his gun rest, and burning match; and getting on his knees
to sight and level his piece, he would apply the torch made
from tar or pitch, then rising to go through the same ma-
nipulation in reloading, not knowing what kind of execution,
the spent bullet had done. It must have been unsatisfactory
and discouraging at least to the fatigued soldier. Hence it
was a long time, in deciding the superiority of the musket,
over the natives' favorite weapon, the cross-bow.

But slowly the change took place, and only as improve-
ment after improvement of the firearm wa3 accomplished,
did its unwieldly proportions gave place to a more* symmet-

rical and easily manipulated piece. But even then it took a
great display of oratory upon the rostrum, and annual exhi-.
bitions of the musket, by the best practical mechanics of the
time, to get the disciples of the cross-bow to admit the supe-
riority of the musket over their long-cherished and long-ad-
mired bow; and it required two centuries of hard work for
the devotees of the musket before it became universally ac-
knowledged as a more destructive engine of war; and for
four hundred years the quivers of Cloth-yard shafts have
been supplanted by bright bristling bayonets, festooned, as
it were, upon the muzzles of the muskets.

Many splendid exhibitures of mechanical ingenuity have
been left us to study and ponder over, consisting of rational
and complex ideas, from which much of our present and
improved firearms took their origin. We find in many in-
stances tbe laws of mechanism closely observed, and even
scientific principles are manifest in many of the early pro-
ductions, that now govern the laws that regulate and perfect
our present system of gunnery. A more perfect knowledge
of what has been done by our predecessors would prove a
great boon to our race, and, especially, our generation. Eu-
ropean nations, more especially France, nave made ample
provisions for this by their museums of antiquated arts — the
like of which we want — a museum of progression, an epitome
of the great mechanical minds of the present age, handed
down from generation to generation, so that no man would
be assigned the laborious task of pulling, by night and by
day, on an endless rope. Thanks to those mea who have
deemed the science and laws of gunnery of sufficient im-
portance to warrant them to engnge in the laborious under-
taking of compiling facts and data; and I will say, the greatest
benefactor in this important matter will be he who will have
the ability to blow away the cobwebs of mystery, rendering
each improvement to him who is entitled to it.

Nothing now remains of the once beautiful machinery of
the old flintlock — the tens of thousands that were used by
our Fathers in the Revolutionary war; n^t one can be seen.
In its day it was a great improvement/ and the whole world
looked upon it as the ne plus ultra of a lock. The fancy
cock and hammers have given place to a "Simple" hammer,
striking on a bttle thimble containing fulminates seated in
the butt of the breech-loading cartridge.
(To be Continued.)

5URKET REPORT.

WHEAT- On Thursday the first consignment of the new crop came to
hand. The same was grown near Stockton, was fair in quality and sold
for SI 67 \.

Harvesting is now being pushed forward in nearly all sections of the
State, and before the close of the month the deliveries at tide-water will
be of considerable importance. As to the yield, there ia a great diversity
of opinion, but it is probable that we will have a fair average crop, though
in the southern farming districts the product will certainly show a mate-
rial decrease as compared with the two preceding harvests. During the year
ended June 30th we dispatched 559 vessels loaded with wheat and flour,
carrying 830.S50 bbls of flour and 22,279,000 ctls of wheat, valued at $40,-
707,250. In no previous years were the shipments so large or the value so
great. The local market has been steady for a month past, the variation
in prices having been only fractional. At present there is little disposition
to purchase for forward delivery, and both exporters and millers are other
thaa anxious bidders for parcels for immediate use. The market on
Thursday showed a rather better feeling, consequent upon more favorable
advices for English and Continental markets. At the close shippers would
pay SI 70 for desirable parcels, and the choicest milling could not be had
for less than about $1 72A per ctl.

BARLEY"— Under continued free arrivals of new feed, the market is
weak at $1 16@l IS for No. 1, ani $1 H for No. 2 feel. Old brewing is
scarce and wanted at §2 par ctl for choice. Chevalier is neglected, yet
there is some inquiry for future delivery of choice — presumably for ex-
port— but prices offered are considerably below growers' view 5.

OATS— Samples of the new crop have been exhibited on ' Change, and
consignments are expected from the Saunas Valley before the close of the
week. Buyers are sby, and sellers are liberal in their offerings, and so
persistent that the market has a weak and declining tendency. No. 1 are
quotable at $1 55@1 57'.-, and extra choice coula not be placed above
SI tfh per ctL

CORN— There is an active speculative demand for No. 2 large yellow, for
October delivery, at SI 60@1 62i, but sellers are scarce, as no consider-
able consignments of the new crbp are expected previous to about the mid-
dle of November. Choice large yellow, immediate delivery, is quotable at
$1 80'fi.l 85; white. Si 85. Small parcels of No. 1 Nebraska are offered at
$1 72i per ctl. Reports from the southern counties indicate that the
yield will be fairly up to an average — hut the accuracy of such information
is questioned by the speculative element, and consequently there ia no
active bidding for future deliveries.

RYE — Stocks are known to be exceedingly light, and as there is no de-
mand, trade is at a standstill. For parcels of choice, for immediate deliv-
ers-, SI 95 per ctl is the asking price.

BUCKWHEAT— Offerings are fair, but, iu the absence of demand, the
market is entirely nominal at $1 35:91 50 per ctl.

BRAN— Consumers sho»v no disposition to purchase more than enough
to meet immediate wants, and there is an entire absence of any speculative
demand. Spot lots are held at S13 25, with S13 10 per ton bid.

FEED— The jobbing prices from the mills are as follows: Shorts. $20^
$21; Middlings, $25a'iti: Ground Barley, $2S£30 for new,$34 933 for mixed,
and $36:93!? for old; Oil Cake Meal, $27 50; Cormneal, $39 per ton.

SEEDS — Mustard is scarce and in demand at 4i91£c for brown, and 2a?
3J£c for yellow; Canary, ft$c; Alfalfa. 13,914c per lb.

POTATOES — Receipts by trains are increasing. The market is steady
at 75c to $1 20 per cental for choice in boxes and sacks respectively.

ONIONS— Reds sell slowly at 50c, while Silverskins of good quality com-
mand 75c per ctl.

BUTTER— With lessened receipts, stocks are being rapidly worked off
and there is a better tone to the market. Fair to choice ranch, 2&g30c;
mixed lots from country stores, 22.^<g27ic.; firkin, 2S<.930c- per lb.

CHEESE — There is a good demand for California manufacture at 12(3
13 %c per lb.

EGGS — Choice ranch readily sell for 26^2Sc, while fair to good are quo-
table at 24(325c; Farallone sell in a jobbing way at 30c per doz.

GAME— Arrivals of venison are free, but the demand is active and prices
are firm at 10(9l5c, as to condition. Doves are a drug in the market and
difficult of sale at 50<975c. per doz. Hares and rabbits are scarce; the for-
mer sell for $2(92 25, and the latter for $1(91 25 per doz.

POULTRY — Arrivals are light and high prices rule. Live turkeys, I5<g
19c per lb; geese, $1(91 75 per pair for young and old; ducks, $4@<J; broil-
ers, £3(96; young roosters, 38(910: old do, $5(9tf per doz.

HONEY — Reports from the southern counties are not favorable for an ex-
cessive yield, but the quality is expected to be unusually good. Comb, 17
@18c ; light extracted, 8tg9c per lb.

PROVISIONS — The local packers are taxed to about their utmost limit
of manufacture of hog products. The demand is good and market firm.
California hams, 14j@i5Jc; Eastern sugar-cured do, 161@17jc; bacon,
15 915£c for heavy and medium, and 16@l6jc for light and extra light;
Lard, in tierces, 14j<@15c per lb; extra prime pork, 8211(922; extra clear
do, $25(926 per bbl.

TALLOW — Demand is active and market strong. Rendered, 7j@Sc
per lb.

WOOL — Oregon is seDding liberal consignments of her spring clip,
nearly 1,600 bales having come to band by the steamer Oregon. There
being no buyers, trade is at a standstill, and the outlook is other than
favorable for an increased activity in business or an enhancement in val-
ues. Quotations are more or less nonrnal. Northern, 23(926c; Southern,
15(tf22c; foothill, 22(924c. per lb.

FRUITS — Nearly all kinds of seasonable fruits are in abundant supply.
Figs, 75c.(9$l per box; peaches, 35(950c. per bskt; apples, 50(ff60c. per
bskt, and 75c<g$l 25 per box; pears, $1(91 25 per box; cherries, $S<:al2 per
chest; raspberries, S7 158 per chest; blackberries, $9@10 per chest; straw-
berries, $8912 per chest; currants, $2 50(93 50 per chest; plums, 3<9;5c
per lb; apricots, 75c(931 per box or basket.

VEGETABLES— The morket is liberally supplied. Summer squash, 25
(275c ; tomatoes, 50i960c; cucumbers, 50o9$i -25; asparagus, $1; rhubarb,
75c.(*Sl per box; green corn, 8 915c. per doz; string beans, 2<94$c; okra,
20(325 c; egg plant. 5c ; green peppers, S(912Jc per lb.

BAGS— Standard Calcutta, 9£*c; local wheat bags, 8Jc; wool bags, A1t$
50 c; potato gunnies, lS@19c

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July 8,

BOWING NOTES.

Talking about Hanlon reminds us of the
champion's sickness, which, is evidently gen-
nine. The doctor's certificate has been pro-
duced to show that the invincible Canadian
is suffering from typhoid fever. It would
eeeni that, under the circumstancs, Ross
would have relinguished his claims in the
champion's purse and consented to a post-
ponement of the race. The Brunswieker
prefers, however, to hold the Toronto man
to the strict letter of the articles, and has
■wired him that he will claim forfeit and the
championship unless the invalid leaves his
sickbed to run. This is a very ungraceful
proceeding for Mr. Ross, and the indignation
■which his action has aroused in Toronto will
be generally shared by all honest, manly ad-
mirers of aquatic sport. The Brunswicker's
threat that he will claim the championship
does not appear to trouble Hanlon much.
"Let him take it," said the prostrate cham-
pion; "when I get well I'll beat him." And
beat him he will. It ought to be no trick
to beat a man who would'seekto make glory
by dragging a fever patient out of his bed to
run. Besides, there is nothing in Mr. Boss'
record to show that he can keep within hail-
ing distance of Hanlon over a full champion-
ship course. He has been beaten twice by
the champion. It is said that since then
Boss has improved. Any one who thinks
that while Boss has been making this im-
provement Hanlon has stood still, or fallen
off, will make a grievous mistake. The best
judges of rowing think that he is tu-day in-
comparably superior to what he was when
he defeated Courtney at Lachine.

The fact that Boss beat Hanlon on the
Hop Bitters Begatta proves nothing. The
defect of a professional oarsman in a race
where he has not a cent staked and has not
spent a dollar in training is of no import-
ance. It is far more significant that in each
match with Boss the champion has won
easily. One would think that the result of
the recent race between Hanlon and Trickett
would have discouraged the supporters of
Ross. The Australian rowed the Bruns-
wieker two very hard races, and will at any
time extend him, whereas in his races with
Hanlon, Trickett each time brought up the
rear of a very uninteresting procession. An-
other point which is generally overlooked is
the fact that in the regatta in which Ross
astonished the rowing world and himself by
heading Hanlon, he did not show such
tremendous pace at the start. Both Boyd
and Hanlon led the Brunswieker for a dis-
tance, and it was not until the race between
the Englishman and the Canadian was over,
that Boss forged up and went ahead. Many
Eastern oarsmen think that the interest taken
in Boss by Davis and Kennedy shows that
the Brunswieker must have been doing some
terrific private trials. Perhaps he has, but
who knows what the private trials of Hanlon
have been like ?

Moreover, even the ingenious Mr. Davis is
liable to be mistaken. He had for a long
time and perhaps even yet cherished the be-
lief that he could have beaten Courtney in
his best and most popular days — but he
never did it.

The Hillsdale Cbew. — The London
Sportsman says: It is difficult to believe that
the Hillsdales are the best amateur crew Am-
erica can produce, In rowing under favor-
able circumstanceB, on Wednesday last, they
got a pace on the boat, but the time of the
oars was lost and irregular, and the work
■wafa left entirely to the arms.

much more than his words, he deliberately
said: "We keep our stables constantly sup-
plied with St. Jacobs Oil, buying a case at a
time; and it gives us pleasure to bear testi-
mony to its marvelous healing and pain-
j relieving properties. In rheumatic affections,
; cuts, bruises and similar paiuful ailments,
i so frequently occurring among horses and
! human beings, we have yet to find anything
! equal to the ' Great German Remedy.'"
; Thanking Mr. Pi-iest, the writer withdrew,
' and walking a few steps, came to the popu-
lar Empire Stables, 4 and 6 East Twenty-
eighth street, kept by Mr. S. H. Mason, at
, whose mammoth establishment are to be
found the finest carriages in New York.
I Speaking with Mr. Mason upon the matter,
I still in our mind from the conversation with
I Mr. Priest, Mr. M. freely and strongly en-
dorsed all that Mr. Priest had said regarding
i the Great German Remedy. Pointing to
i a fine looking animal, Mr. Mason observed:
'"There stands a good illustration of the
I efficacy of St. Jacobs Oil. He was cut
i severely a few days ago, and by daily ap-
\ plication of the Oil he has recovered, with-
! out a scar, and we will work him to-morrow.
j Calling at the Sturtevant House to see a friend
j whom should we meet there (how strange
the coincidence of names!) but Mr. W. H.
Sturtevant, of Newport, Vt., who is sojourn-
ing in the metropolis at present. Knowing
the interest Mr. Sturtevant took in fine
stock, we naturally drifted into that sub-
ject, and as naturally touched upon the
ailments of the horse. After expatiating
upon the numerous means and remedies
employed at various times and under va-
rious conditions, Mr. S. added: "Having
owned a large number of trotting horses, as
well as carriage and driving horses in great
numbers, (such valuable stock as Vermont
Boy, Junot, Kit Carson, black gelding Gen-
eral, Thunderbolt, and many others) it gives
me pleasure to testify to the curative quali-
ties of St. Jacobs Oil for all the afflictions
that man or horse is heir to, and to state that,
in all my experience among horses with, the
Great German Remedy, I have never yet
seen its equal." Continuing at some length,
Mr. Sturtevant cited case after case where
the St. Jacobs Oil had certainly effected re-
markable results in diseases of, and accidents
to horses. Mr. L. H. Durr, of Milwaukee,
"Wis., who was also stopping at the Sturte-
vant House, and who happened to join us
during the above narration of Mr. S., volun-
teered the experience that he had used St.
Jacobs Oil for a very stubborn case of rheu-
matism in his family at home with eminent
satisfaction, and had seen it used on one of
the largest stock farms in Wisconsin, with
most gratifying success. The writer had
learned all that he started out to discover,
and vastly more beside, and could not, with
the abundance of evidence before his eyes,
feel otherwise than impressed with the sur-
passing value of a substance whose virtue
and record could boast such endorsers as
those who were testifying, the country over,
to the magical efficacy of the article above re-
ferred to.

Cobb, Bovee & Co.,

Real Estate and General Auctioneers

OFFICE AND SALESROOM

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Real Estate Sale Day, Thursday.

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Meanderings in the Metropolis.

"With the departure of "Winter, and the re-
turn of the longed-for days of Spring, there
will come, no doubt, unwonted activity in
the market for fine animals. This, at least,
is the general impression, based upon the
large end profitable business done in every
line during the past year, and the consequent
tendency on the part of gentlemen of taste to
gratify their ideas and fancy by investing in
horse-flesh. With these impressions upon
his mind, the writer sauntered into the com-
modious New York Club Stables, 15 and 17
East Twenty-eighth street, between Fifth and
Madison avenues, owned and managed by
Mr. Calvin M. Priest, whose genial manners
and finely stocked stalls have attracted to
bim a valued and appreciative constituency.
The fact that his rare experience with horse-
flesh gave him charge of Mr. Robert Bon-
ner's stock years ago is sufficient guaranty
of his responsibility. During this time we
had gone the round of the stable, and turn-
ing we came upon a fancy cupboard, pointing
to which the writer asked its purpose. "Oh!"
said Mr. Priest, "that contains something
of especial value to us horsemen; no doubt
you've heard of it, but you shall see it."
And opening the door, what should greet our
sight but an ample supply of St. Jacobs Oil.
"Do you have much faith in that?" we asked
of Mr. Priest. "With a look that signified

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FOR 1882.

FOURTH

ANNUAL

OF THE

MEETING

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA ROSA.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 32,1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse, $200.
First borse, $120; second. $60; third, §20. Closed on the lirst
day of May with the following entries;

E. E. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
Clellan.

G. C. Fountain names blk. f. May Day, by Eugene Cas-
serly.

P. J. -Shatter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic.

Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TRuTTINO RACE. -Free for all horses thatnever
beat 2:35; purse, §400. First horse, $240: second, S120-
third, $40.

SECOND DAY- Wednesday, Aug. 23.

No. 3-RUNNTNG RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 5.
free to all; purse, $250. First horse, $150; second, $75; third

No. 4~ PACING RACE.— Free to all horses that never
beat 2:25; purse, §300. First horse. $200; second, $75; third.

THIRD DAY— Tnnrsday, Aug. 24.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds
owned in the District; purse, $300. First horse, $180; sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st, with the following
entries:
C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott, by Grey McClellan.
W. J. Starr names blk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.
E. B. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.
J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Gen'l Dana.
W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, by Overland.
L. H. Bnggs names b. c. Warwick, by Milton Medium-
No. 6—TROTT1NG RACE— Free for all that never beat
2:25; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aag. 35.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE.— Free toall horses that never
beat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second. $150; third.
$50.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE —Free for all; single dash; one
mile; purse. $200. First horse. $120; second, $60; third, $20.

No. 9— TROTTING RACE- Free for all horses that
never beat 2.30; purse, $300. First horse, $3,0; second, $150;
third, $50.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug1. 36.

Mo. 10-RTJNNING RACE. —Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile and repeat; purse, $200. First horse, $120; sec
ond, $60; third. $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Free to all that never beat
2:21; purse, $700. First horse. $400; second, $200: third. $100.

ENTRIES.

1. Entries must be made in writing and dated, and give
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence of

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postoflice address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former name.

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS.

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5, to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock si. on Monday, the first day of
August, 1882.

2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start'. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, L will b*
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK, President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

Pacific Breeders^ Association.

Embryo Trotting Stakes, 1882.

Sweepstakes for foals. I8S2. $100 each; $25 forfeit; $10 dec-
laration; ■-'.? nomination fee.

There are three stakes under the denomination of Em-
bryo for 1882, viz.. for yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-
year-olds. The nominator chooses whether he will name
in one or all of them. The yearlii g distance is a dash of a
mile; two-year-old, beats of a mile,(2 in 3); three-year-old,
3 in 5— all in harness. Five dollars must accompany the
nomination; the declaration. $10: un or hefore the 1st of
September of the year the race is to be trotted; the forfeit.
$25, on or before the day, which is tvn days previous to tho
date fixed for the race. If the declaration or forfeit is not
paid at the specified time, the sul scriber will be held for tho
full amount of the stake. Pedigree, color, marks, and date
of foaling must be given, aud the following will be the for-
mula for makiug the nomination:

Sec'y Pacific Breeders' Association. I name in Embryo

Stake of 1882. the colt (or filly), foaled—. 18S2. by ,

dam .by , in the Stakes of 1SS3. 1HS4. 1SS5. if the nomi-
nator desires to enter in all of the Stakes, If no desires to
name in one one or more, specify w hich years. The $5 fee cov-
ers the first expense if the colt is named in one or all of tho
races: payment of the declaration $10 absolves from further

Say men ts. The race to be trotted on the first Saturday of
_ November of each year, if good day and track, and on tho
track named by the offieWs of the Associetiou. If the day
or track is not good, on the first good day and track follow-
ing the date. The winner shall receive six-ninths of tho
whole sum. stakes, forfeits, and other sources of revenue:
tin second, two-ninths; the third, one-ninih- National
Trotting Association Rules of 1889 t" govern. Nomina-
tions to be made to JOS. OATEN SIMPSON, Secretarypro
tern, of Pacific liieeder's Af-n. i at ion, office of Breeoku
ami Sl'OKTSM \S, 50$ Montgomery Street. San Francisco.
JAMES McM. SHAFTEK, President
A P. WHITNEY. Vice-President,
N. T SMITH. Treasurer
JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON. Secretary pro tern.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

Pathological Horse Shoer,

PRACTICAL IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.

No. 105 Commercial St.

Hoof evils and Malformations in their earliest stages treat-
ed with radical success.

1882.

Qlxt Ipxxeclcr aud J>yxwtsmatt«

Pacific Coast Blood Horse As'n.

second horae; entrance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to carrj
their entitled weight. Two pounds off for each S100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can he claimed by any one.

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE— Free for all; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No. 10-TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $600. Free for all.
No. 12— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

PROGRAMME.

FIXED EVENTS-SPRING & FALL MEETINGS
1883 and 1884.

E ALD WIN STAKE FOR 1882

SPRING MEETING.
First Day.

"WINTERS' STAKE— For three-year-olds, to be run the

first day of the Spring Meeting; dash of one-and-a-half
miles; $100 each, $25 forfeit, $300 added; second to have
5150 third to save stake. Nominations in above to "be made
for 1881.

SAME DAY— CALIFORNIA STAKE— For two-year-
olds, $50 each, $25 forfeit, $250 added; to be run on the first
day of the Spring Meeting; second to save stake; dash of
half a mile. Nominations in above to be made for 1883.

Second Day.

PACIFIC CUP— Handicap of $100 each, $50 forfeit, §20
■declaration, $600 added; second to receive $300, third to
save stake; two aud-a-quarter miles; to be run od the sec-
ond day of the Spring Meeting. Will close the 1st of March,
1883.

Third Day.

■■SPIRIT OF THE TIMES" STAKE— Dash of one-and-
three-quarter miles for all three-year-olds; $100 each, $25
forfeit, $300 added; $150 to second, third to save stake.
Nominations in above to be made for 1884.

SAME DAY— GANO STAKE— Dash of three-quarters
of a mile for two-year olds; $50 each, $25 forfeit, $250 added;
second horse to save stake. When any California two-year-
old beats the time of Gano, 1:15 for three-quarters of a
mile, the Stake to be named after the colt which beats it.
Nominatious to be made for 1883.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting race3 are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; five to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, o .1 purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes,
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares and geldings.

AH three -year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Tho3e who have nominations in stakes MUST name to the
Secretary, in "writinq, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed-
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock M. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th. inclusive.

J. D. CHACE, President.

JAMES O. WANZER, Secretary.

RAILROADS.

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TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THK

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

TREKA, SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th, 1882.

FALL MEETING.
Fibst Day.

LADIES' STAKE— For two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance,
325 forfeit, S200 added; three-quarters of a mile; second to
save entrance. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY-THE VESTAL STAKE— For three-year-
old fillies, one-and. a-quarter miles; S25 p. p.; §300 added;
second to receive §100, third to save stake. Nominations to
be made for 1884.

Second Day.

STALLION STAKE— Conditions— Only those three-year-
olds are eligible which are the get of stallions owned in this
State. The stallions have to subscribe the amount charged
for their services to the fund; private stallions at the price
of their last season, and those which have not made a pub-
lic season, to pay $50, that sum being the minimum price.
The owner of the get of a stallion is competent to name.
The stake for the colts shall be $100 each, $25 forfeit; plate
or money added at the discretion of the Committee; dist-
ance, li miles. To close for 1882 on the 1st of August next,
at winch time both stallions and colte (progeny) must be
named.

Thied Day.

THE BALDWIN STAKE— Post stake for all ages; dash
of four miles; $250 each, p. p.; $1,000 added; second, $400,
third to save stake. Will close on the 1st of August, 1882,
for that year.

SAME DAY— FLNIGAN STAKE— For two-year-olds;
dash of a mile; $50 each, $25 forfeit; $250 added; second to
save stake. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY— FAME STAKE— For three -year-olds; dash
of two miles; $100 each, $25 forfeit; $500 added; second to
have $150; third to save stake. Nominations to be made
for 1883.

All of these Stakes close on the first day of August next,
the colts rating now as yearlings, foals of 1831. Nomina-
tions to be made to 0. M. Chase, Assistant Secretary, P. O.
box 1,961, S. F., P. C. B. H. A. To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, 1st of August.

THEO. WINTERS, President.

Jos. Caten- Simpson. Secretary.

C. M. Chase, As't Sec'ty,

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cal, and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 188L

FIKST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400; second horse, $100. Entrance 10
percent, of purse; 5 to entir, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember lrt.

No. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, §100; entrance $5,
added.

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* 4.00 P M
8.00 a m

* 4.30 p m

X 8.00 A M

9.30 a m
8.00 a m
5.00 p M
9.30
1 400 p m
8.00 A M
8.00 a m
10.00
3.00 P M
'5.00 PM
3.30 P M
5.30 pm
8.00 a m
8.00 am

8.00 A M

3.30 pm.

* 4.30 p u
9 4.00 p M

8.00 A M
3.00 p M
8.00 a M
9.30 a m
3.30 T m

* 4.00 p m
*430pm

3.30 P m
8.00 a m

* 430 P M

* 8.00 A M

DESTINATION.

. Antioch and Martinez. .

. .Calistoga and Napa. .

. f Deming, El Paso \ Express . . .
. ^ Paso and East. / Emigrant. .

. I Gait and l via Livermore

. X Stockton i via Martinez

...lone

.. .Knight's Landing ,

" (JSundays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . .Livermore and Pleasanton. . .

. .Madera and Fresno..

. Marysville and Chico. .
.Niles and Hay wards. .

Ogden and \ Express

East J Emigrant

....Redding and Red Bluff

. ( Sacramento, ") via Livermore .
. -J Colfax and J- via Benicia ....

. (.Alta J via Benicia

. . . Sacramento, via Benicia

. . .Sacramento River Steamers . . ,
...San Jose ,

...Vallejo.

([Sundays only)..

. Willows and Williams. .

2.40 p »i
12 40 p m
10.10 a K

7.40 p h
11.40 A B!
10.10A
10. 10 A. M

7.40 P Bi
2.40 P 31
7.10 a si
5.40 P M

12.40 P Si
5.40 P M

'10.10 A M

•11.40 A B1
2.40 P »
5.40 P M
8.40 a
2.40 p si

12.40 p
5.40 P M
5.40 p M
410 p w
9.40 A w
8.40 A w
11.40A
6.10 a si
5.40 P si
5.40 P bi
7.40 P
11.40 A Bl

'10.10 a

• 6.00 a
410 p
9.40 a
7.40 p
2.40 p

•11.40 a
"12.40 p
•10.10 a
11.40 a

• 7.40 P
•10.10 A

:• 7.40 P M

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BKOAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, front
Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fonrth Streets, as follows :

a. F.

DESTINATION.

8.30 A M
t 9.30 A M
10. -10 A M

• 3.30 P Bi
4.25 P M

• 5.15 p m
6.30 P m

8.30 A M
10.40 A M

• 3.30 P M
4.25 P M

San Mateo. Redwood and
Menlo Park.

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monter:-y, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel. and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 A m

8.10 A M

9.03 A m
10.02 A H
1 3.36 P m
t 4.59 p m

6.00 P m
t 8.15 P M

9.03 A K
•10.02 A M
• 3.36 P m

6.00 p h
t 8.15 p m
-10.02 a M

6.00 r m

•10.02 A M
6.00 p M

'10.02 A M
6.00 P M

1 Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A'. M
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which coa
nect with 8.30 a. m. Train.

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A M should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pahlo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PIER.

FFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING,
with speed and comfort, the best places in the Stat*

From "San Francisco," Daily.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance S5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, S75; entrance $5, added.

No. 5— TROTTING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, §75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY— Fbiday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, S100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

SPEED PROGRAMME

FOB THE

First Annual Meeting

OF THK

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ.

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

$3,50 0 IN PURSES!

FOURTH DAY— Sattjedat, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse receives $400: second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent,
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

The above purses will be given without discount.
In all District Races the second horse to save ent-

To EAST OAKLAND *6. 00-*6. 30-7. 30-8.30-9. 30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30-1.30— 2.30— 3.30— 4. 30 -5.30— 6. 30—

7. 00— 8. 00— 9.30— 11.00-*12. 00.
To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*f6.30— 7.00— *t7.30— 8.00— *t8.30—

9.00— »t9-30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00— 1.00— 2.00— 3.00— *t3.30

_4.00— »f4. 30- 5.00— *t5,30-6.00-»t6.30— 7.00- *8.00 —

9.30-11.00— •12.00.
To BERKELEY *6.00— *6.30— 7.00— *7.30-8.00— *8.30—

9.00 — : 9.30-10.00 - 110.30— 11.00— Jll.30-12.00-1.00-

2.00—3.00 — 4.00-^.30-5.00-5.30—6.00-6.30—7.00-8.00

— 9.30-»12.00.
To WEST BERKELEY *6.00— #6.30— 7.00-*7.30~:8.00

— *S. 30 —9.00-10.00-11.00— 2.00-3.00— 100— *4_ 30-5.00

. -•5.30-6.00-*6.30— 7.00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

TO SPORTSMEN

.... AND ....

PLEAS TJRE_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THK

Superior Facilities

Ar~

for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOE

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

"With its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout ia
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may be had ia
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound ia
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino.
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
"HOTEL DEL MONTE, '* have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

FIKST DAT— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE— Purse $250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District.

No. 2-TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. For horae3 that
have never beaten 2:25.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Aug. 16.

No. 3— RUNNING STAKE— For two-year-olds; S50 en-
trance: $10 forfeit; £150 added. Second to save entrance,
Bash of three-quarters of a mile.

No. 4— RUNNING STAKE- Free for all; $50 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added. Second to have entrance. Dash
of a mile.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE— Purse $100. For double
team owned in the District by one man.

ranee.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. M. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in haruess.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running race3.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all eutries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.

J. BL MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

SAVE MONEY !

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

James Wylie,

20 & 22 Seventh St., nr. Market,

MANUFACTURES

Light Carriages, Buggies and Wagons,

Guarantees First-class Work and Low Price3. Repair-
ing, Paintinjr and Trimming with promptness and at
reasonable rates.

THIRD DAY-

-Thubsday, Aug. 17.

For horses that

No. 6-TROTTING RACE— Purse $400.
have never beaten 2:40.

No. 7-TRoTTlNG RACE— Purse $100. For horsesthat
have never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

FOUKTH DAY— Fbiday, Aug. 18.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE - Selling Purse, $200; $50 to

For Sale

A ERAOE OF

FINE FOX HOUNDS !

TrAining and Breeding guaranteed. Address for par
ticulare,

TOM TUNSTEAD,

Nicacio, Marin County.

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— «5.32-»6.02-6.32-
7.02— 7.32-8.02— S. 32— 9.02-9.32-10.02-10.32 — 11.02 —
11.32— 12.02-12.32—1.02-1.32-2.02—2.32—3.02-3.32-
4.02—132—5.02—5.32—6.02—0.32—7.02-8.02—9.32—11.02

FROM EAST OAKLAND «5.21—«5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51—9.51— 10.51-11.51— 12.51-1.51— 2.51— 3.51 -4.51-
5.51-6.51-7.51— 9.21— 10.5L

FROM ALAMEDA— '5.15— *5. 45— 6.15— 7.10— «t7.35— 8.10—
*t8.35 — 9.10— *t9.35— 10.10— *t 10.35— 11.10— 12.10— 1.10—
2.10 — 3.10— 4.10-*(4. 35— 5.10-"t5.35-6.10-*t6.35-7.15
*t7.35— 9.15— 10.45.

FROM BERKELEY '5.45 — *6.15 — 6.45— *7.15— 7.45—

•8.15 — 8.45— J9.15-9.45— :i0.15-10.45-:il.l5— 11.45—
12.45—1.45-2.45—3.45-4.15—445—5.15—5.45-6.15-6.45
-7.45-9.15— "10.45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY "5.45— "6.15— 6.45— 1.15-

7.45— 8.45— 9.45— 10.45 — 1.45— 2.45— 3.45— 1.45— "5.15-
5.45— "6.15-6.45— "7.15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO "7.15-9.15-11.15-1.15-3.15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND "6.15—8.15—10.15—12.15—2.15—4.15.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THK

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

All trains run daily, except when star (•} denotes Sun-
days excepted, t Trains marked thus (t) run via East Oak-
land. JSundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., S. F.

A, N. TOWJVE,

Gen. Supt.

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd) °

MELBOUKNE, Adstbalia,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1833.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

"With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats: best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; secoud, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 p^r cent.

Five to enter and three to start.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
p. M. on WEDNESDAY. 0th December, 1892.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained, until
July 23th, of Dr. JOHN WEIR, Baldwin Hotel. San Fran-
cisco. B. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,
Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 x 50 feet)
Water Plung

ELEGANT ROOMS

Lual Baths with DOUCHE and
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white aand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc., Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

gS~ At PAJARO. the SANTA CRUZ R, R. connecU
daily with Trains of the S. P. R. R.

The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San Mateo,
Santa Clara, San Benito. Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached
by this line. Stages connect with trains daily at Sau Mateo
for those well-known Retreats. PURISSIMA, SAN GRE-
GORIO and PESCADERi). We would particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
BRUNO and McMAHONS for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San Francisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of this manlf
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of any
description issued by this Company, will be entitled to
FREK TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Care and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiain Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHECKS for all Dogs received in Baggage Cars.

SST In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit, it is necessary that the; lie provided with COLLAR
and CHAIN. Guns and Fishing Tackle checked and car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart and securely packed
in wood or leather casus may be taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsendstreet-
and No. 2 New Montgomery street, Palace HoteL
A. C. BASSETT. H. R. JUDAH.

Superintendent. Asst. Pa3s. & Tkt. Agt.

gS" S. P. Atlantic Express Train via Los Angeles, Yu-
ma, etc., leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland Fe
Of Market Street, at 9.30 a. m.

32

*g\iz fQxtt&sx rmft Jfcpjmctswaw.

July 8,

1(

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,009

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No. I— RUNNING-GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; §50 entrance; §15
forfeit; §150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5
pounds extra.

No. 2. - SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — ALAMEDA
STAKE. — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; §75 entrance; §25 forfeit; SI 75 added; second to save

No" 3. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: §75 en-
trance; S25 forfeit; §200 added; second to save stake.

No. 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:40 Class; purse,
$600; first horse, §360; second, §180; third. §60.

No. 5.-SAME DAY-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME. — §150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Santa Claua' time (2:17J).

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Ho. 6. -TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, §800; first horse,
$480; second. §240; third, £80.

No. 7.— SAME DAY. - PACING. —Purse, §500; first
horse, §300; second. §150; third, §50.

Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING. -Free for all; 2-mile dash; §100 en-
trance; V'2~> forfeit; £25u added; second horse to save stake.

No. 9.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, §t;00; first horse, §360; second, §180; third,
$50.

No. 10.-SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, §480; second, §240; third, §80.

FOURTH DAY— Thuksday, Sept. 7.

No. 11.— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; purse, §400; first horse, §240; second. §120;
third, £40,

No. 12.-SAME DAY. -TROTTING— For all four-year-
olds; purse. §600; first horse, §360; second. §180; third, §60.

No. 13. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — SELLING
RACE.— Purse, §250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive §75; horses entered to be sold for §1,000, to
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14. — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive §75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.-SAME DAY.-LADLES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:25 CLASS. -
Purse, $800; first horse, S480; second, §240; third, §80.

No. 17.-SAME DAY.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of §50 will be given the yearling making
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 9.

NO. IS. —COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE.
$150 Gold Medal. Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of §250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be. and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20-SAME DAY-GRAND BICYCLE TOURNA-
MENT, for the Association's Gold Medal to firBt, Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bicyclists.

No. 21.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— Free for all;
purse, $800; firBt horse, §480; second, §240; third, §80.

No. 22.-SAME DAY. -A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for Ins own pri-
Tste pleasure.

CONDITIONS.

Entries to all running stakes, trotting and pacing races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1,
1882. Forfeits in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
10 per cent, on the trotting and pacing races, should in all
cases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing raceB are the best three in five.

In all, Ave to enter, and three to start.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, on purse,

"When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
ISO yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
hut the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All offers in trotting races are confined to horses on the
Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entrieB required to fill.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secrttory, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
od the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

HorseB entered in purseB can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of !hc Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern running races, except us al ove specially provided.

All entries to he made in writing, to give sex, color and
marks of horse; also, name and residence of owner; and in
running races colors to be worn by the rider. And in all,
any other particulars that will enable the spectators to dis-
t ir jut h the horses in the race.

Write "Entries to raceB" on outside of Envelope.

X. WALKER,

Secretary.

A. C. DIETZ,

Presi <kut,

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1-RUNNING-.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For

all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; §50 entrance, $15
forfeit; §200 added; second to save stake.

No. 2.— RUNNING-BREEDERS' STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; §50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.

No. 3.- RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, 8250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each §100 under fixed valuation.

No. 4.— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse, §1,000. ,

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5-TROTTING.— 2:25 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, §600; for three year olds
and under.

No- 7— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING-FTLLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR
OLD FILLIES. -Five-eighths of a mile: $50 entrance; §15
forfeit; S200 added; second to receive §75; third. §25.

No. 9.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
—For three-year oldB; one and one-half mile dash; frlOO
entrance; §25 forfeit; §250 added; second horse, §100; third,
$50.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.-For all
ages; dash of one mile; §50 entrance, §15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second borse, §75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:423— is beaten.

No. 11. -RUNNING— SELLING RACE.— Purse, §250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, §100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
§1,000, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
§100 under fixed valuation.

No. 12— TROTTING— 2:30 class; purse, $1,200.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200.
No. 14.— PACING.-2:25 class; purse, $500.
No. 15.— TROTTING— Twomiles and repeat; 2:40 horses;
purse, §800.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING. -COLT AND FILLY STAKE.-
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit, §200 added; second horse, S50; third, §25.

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, S300;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; §100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for §1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for §500, ten pounds off.

No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE— Dash of three
miles: free for all; §100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
§150; third, §100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.

No. 19.— RUNNING. -CONSOLATION PURSE.— §250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive §50.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING. -2:19 class; purse, §1,200.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, §800; for double teamB of
2:30 horses.

No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed in 18S1 with twelve nominations.

No. 23. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.-$250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time (2:17i),

Entries for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. 1.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
forfoals of 1S80, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash; $50 entrance, p.p.; $300 added;
second horse. §100; third, §50.

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to he run at State
Fair of 1884. Same conditions.

No. 3.-RUNNING — MATURITY STAKE. —Three-
mile dash, for four. year. olds, in 1883; $100 entrance: $25
forfeit; $500 added; second horse, $150; third horse, $100.
To be run at the State Fair of 1883.

No. 4. —RUNNING — CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 1881. Dash of one
mile; §100 entrance; §25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse,
§100; third, $50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association RuleB to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heatB of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day'sracing, ortotrota
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes MUST name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o, clock m. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered. in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights! to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

AH entrieB to be made in writing, giving name, sex,
color, and marks of horses^ also, name and residence of
owner. In running rrces, full colors to be worn by rider;
and drivers in trotting races nre respectfully requested to
w< ar caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn by drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Write " EntrieB to Races * on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH,

Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th,

No. 1—DISTRICT-RTJNNlNG-For two-year-olds; purse
§400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; purse
§300; mile dash; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; puree
$1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

"Wednesday, Sept. 20th.
no. 4— pacific coast novelty running— 2j

mile dash, purse §600. The first horse to each half mile to
win §100. and the horse first to two and two-and-one-half
mile posts to win §50 bach extra; $200 additional will be
added to the puree, pro rata, if more than ten entries.

No. 5— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse §800. Closed with six entries.

No. 6-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class; puree
§1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 7— DISTRICT — TROTTING — For named horses;
puree $50Q; 7 to enter, 4 to start. This race is intended for
horses that can trot in three minutes Or a little better. Four
moneys.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 8-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
puree §500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive §200 additional. Four moneys.

No. 9-DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
puree §800. Closed with ten entries.

Ladies' Equestrianism.

SSTFovb. Prizes in Gold Coin. $40, $30, $20, $10.

No. 10-DISTRICT— TROTTING~2:38 Class; purse $800;
7 to enter, 4 to start. Four moneys.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No. ll-PACIFIC COAST-RUNNING -Free for all;

two miles and repeat; purse §800, and §200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

No. 12— DISTRICT— RUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse §500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

No. 13-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING -For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1882; 2:22 Class; purse
§1.500, and §500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash (§150) with his own NAME, August 1,1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No. 14-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
§1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 15— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; puree
§400, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo'
neys.

REMAUKS AND CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast NoveltyRace excepted)
FOUR moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse. Ent-
rance fee, 10 per cent, of purse, and MUST accompany the
nomination. District Races will close with the Secretary
at 5 o'clock P. M. of July 15, 1882. Pacific Coast Races to
close with the Secretary August 1, 1882,

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a Bpecial race between heats.

All two -year- olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above, other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said puree; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no borse shall be
qualified to enter in any District Race that has not been
owned in the District six (6) months prior to the day of
the race— and any entry by any person of any horse so dis-
qualified shall be held liable for the entrance fee so con-
tracted without any right to compete, and the same shall
be held liable to penalties prescribed by the Rules of the
National Trotting Association and expulsion from this
Association.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

In all the Coast Races noted above, six entries are re-
quired fo fill, and three horses to start; but the Board
reserve the right to close any race with a less

NUMBER.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.
The rack is first-class, having been improved. Stables,
hay and straw free to competitors, j

ENTRIES.

1st. Entries must be made in writing and dated.

2nd. State number of the race In which you wish to enter.

3rd. State color of horse, and marks if necessary.

4th. State whether the horse is a stallion, mare or
geldinS-

5th. State name of HIRE and dam if known; if un-
known, state the fact in the entry.

6th. State name and P. O. addresb of theowner of the
horse entered.

7th. Sign with P. O. address of the party entering the
horse.

8th. If the name has been changed, give former name.

9th. Repeat by mail, till entries made by telegraph,

Agricultural District No, 2, California, comprises the
Counties of Kan Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus,
Mariposa, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, and Kern.

L. U. SHIPPEE, President

J. L, PHELPS, Secretary.

P. O. Box 133, Stockton, Col

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5V

TO BE HELD AT

SA2T JOSE, OA.Ii.,

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME*

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 35th, l88».

No. 1. TROTTING --2:40 class. Purse, $500.

No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,

$750.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING— For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING — Selling Race —
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse §75. Entrance
rive per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. 'Winner can be claimed by any

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 27th,

NO. 6. TROTTING~2:30 class. Purse, $400.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bioycl»
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday. Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNTNG — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dashl
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; S175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for olL Puna
$300.

No. 10. SAME DAY— TROTTING— For four-year-old*.
Purse $400.

FIKTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUNNING— 1$ mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 12. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purse
$400.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400,

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No 14, TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.
No, 15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three In five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent,
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided atthe
rate of sixty per cent to first horsc.thirty per ceut to second
and ten per ceut to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot beats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers ore ncoes-

AU two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ton pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
R' cretary, in writing, the horse they will start ou Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and OD Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock M. This rule is obvious, and must bo strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only he drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association {old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries tn be made in writing, giving name, sex, color,
and marks of horses; also, name and residence of owner.
In running races full colors to bo worn by rider; and dri-
vers in trotting races are respectfully requested to wear
cups of distinctcolors, to be named in their entries, as their
horscB will be designated upon ;>rograinnies by colors worn
by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secrotary
on Tuesday, August 1st. 1S82.

Write "Kntnes to Uaees" i-n mlhmle of envelope.

A. KING. President.

T. 8. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

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So. S03 MONTGOMERY STREET. J

SAN FRANCISCO, SATUEDAY, JULY 15, 1882.

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

™Mi

r*~s.

There is a pleasure in writing histories of horses, when
the scribe feels that each is entitled to be ranked among the
"notable horses of California." This gives them a rank
which even the hypercritical will have to acknowledge; and
when the portrait is on the first page of the Beeedeb and
Spoetsman, it is well known that there is merit behind that
which will not be questioned. There may be explanations
needed of the Duchess of Norfolk, as the placing in the Illi-
nois Derby did not warrant the predictions so confidently
made. Still, there is the utmost confidence among her ad-
mirers that she will yet do something to merit the place
given her, and that the futurswill show that she was entitled
to the place awarded. But no one will question the right
of Romero to a place, standing as he does in the foremost
link or four-year-old stallions; and when Belle Echo suc-
ceeds him in the list of the notables, it would be a super-
hypercritical mind which denied her the place.

The portraiture is done with the fidelity which marks our
artist's sketches. It is not an ideal horse which he repre-

BELLE ECHO.

sents, but the actual, tangible equine which he so skillfully
portrays. The Belle of California stands on the page life-
like, a drawing of what she is, not a fanciful representation,
the life and blood fac-simile of the horse. There are points,
however, which the pencil does not do justice to. Standing
handsomely out on the page, even the the casual observer
would notice that the outlines marked a beautiful animal,
and that the black and white lines had all the curves which
Hogarth claimed to be the marks of grace and beauty. With
all this, there is the necessity for more accurate portrayal.
It is not enough to point to the page and say "there is a true
representation." Every one who ever saw Belle Echo, and
paid enough attention to her to remember her salient feat-
ures, would recognize the picture. After all, there is a good
deal to say. For instance, she is now nearly sixteen hands
in hight, the handsomest shade of bay conceivable, with
just white enough to relieve the monotony of the whole
color. From nose to heel she is beautiful— scarcely a point
which could be found fault with by one who is a competent

judge of the form of a horse. But better still than form are
performances, and Belle can show a grand record from the
time she was first brought on the track. Her first race was
at Sacramento, September 21, 1881, when, then a three-
year-old, she won a stake in 2:48%, 2:48^, 2:49%. At the
same meeting, and the next day, she was beaten, Alexander
Button getting the first money, Annie Laurie the second.
She made a great race at San Jose, and, though defeated,
showed that she was worthy of the place she has been given in
these annals. She won the first heat in 2:28%, the fastest
time made by a three-year-old during that year, and she showed
a capacity far within the recorded time, by going some parts
of the route so much faster that it was evident that there
was a reserve of force which would be sure to tell when
the actual warfare came on.

It is needless to reiterate that the race at San Jose, fast
as the mile was, showed that she was one of the notable
horses. So sick that a competent veterinarian gave the
opinion that one more heat would be likely to desi

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July 15,

the owner took the chances in his determination to give
those -who supported her the best he could do for their
money. She nearly died the nigbt after the race, and there
were grave doubts whether she would ever be the mare she
gave the promise of. In her four-year-old form, however,
she more than came up to the expectations of her friends.
The first race she trotted in 1581 was at the Golden Gate
Fair, Romero, Ales. Button, Honesty and Annie Laurie be-
ing her competitors; and in the race she gained the record
of 2:23%, which is now to her credit. It is scarcely neces-
sarv to recapitulate the races between her and Kornero.
There were five heats in the race at Oakland, Belle winning
the second and third heats, Romero the others; time 2:27,
2-3,3%, 2:26, 2:22%, 2:24%. This race alone gives a value
beyond the mere presentation of minutes and seconds, when
it is compared with others in which colts of the same age
contended. When Trinket trotted at Louisville, Kentucky,
in 1879, a mile in 2:19%, it was held by many to be as good
a performance, reckoning of course on the age, and though
a California two-year-old and a three-year-old bred in
Kentucky have come within 1% seconds of trotting as
Jast, it has yet the first place. But the time of the
five heats in the Oakland race has never been equaled
by colts of that age, and this was followed by her win-
ning in three straight heats at Sacramento, the time
2:27%, 2:25%, 2:25. Honesty, Alex. Button, and Annie
Laurie were her competitors, and a short time afterwards
she beat Romero on the Bay District Course, the colt win-
ning the first heat in 2:24%, the slowest of the four being
2:26. Romero reversed the decree a few days after, though
she was close on him at the finish of every heat, and the
three were made in 2:22%, 2:25%, 2:24, and then at San
Jose she was again only beaten by a trifle by the grey, in
2:25%, 2:23, 2:22%. Tolose in such fast time as every heat
showed when she was beaten, was no discredit, and it could
scarcely be held that Romero was greatly her superior, if
even he had been the victor in a majority of the races in
■which they met. It is not necessary, however, to award a
decided preference between the two cracks, numbers two and
three of the notable horses of our coast. Her pedigree is a
capital one by Echo, who is also the sire of Gibralter,
Echora, Bullet, Joe Hamilton and others; her dam by Bel-
mont, the thoroughbred which has done so much for the
stock of California.

OAKLAND LETTER.

Oakland, July 14, 1882.
Bbeedee and Spqetsman : To say tha we in Oakland,
whom you so accurately described in your Salutatory, are
pleased with the new candidate for \ opular favor, The
Bbeedee and Spoetsman, would be to state it very mildly
indeed. It does every man good once and again to hold the
mirror up to himself to see what manner of maD he is; and
so we will read your "Greeting" once more: "To those
who prefer the sunny side of life, who appreciate the many
enjoyments the Great Creator has placed within our reach,
who are not held in bondage by fanaticism to see merit in
gloom, and to consider all diversion frivolous, if not abso-
lutely wicked; to those who can discover the golden edgeing
of the blackest cloud, and who have faith that there is al-
ways a silver lining within the shadow; to those who seek
to make the bright days brighter, and who are earnest in
their endeavors to increase the happiness of all, our greet-
ing is presented." That's us, Mr. Editor! Upon that plat-
form we will plant our feet boldly for all the future, and
bide our victory over asceticism and gloom with patience
and joy Thank you much that you aim from the start to
create and develop a love for the higher and purer pleasures
that Mother Nature can give her loving children, and invite
such a noble following, when you send special greeting to
all "who are earnest in their endeavors to increase the hap-
piness of all."

All hail, most royal missionary, upon whom ihe Great
Father of all has set His seal!

Man's happiness is the final end and aim of all God's
plans in all religions in all worlds, and just so far as you
call man to true happiness, you are in harmony with the
Divine plan of human development. And your paper shall
be more potent than all pulpits, if yon can plant an ever-
lasting hunger in the hearts of your thousands of subscri-
bers, to leave the deadly lowlands of the great cities' slums
and sloughs, and flee with glad cries to the verdure of fields
inviting the weary to rest, and to the still waters whispering
of hope and peace to the despairing.

"When you have withdrawn a man from muck-raking after
gold, and led him to bathe in the fountains of ''glad waters,
where the spray is sparkling in the sunshine, ' ' and made him
to rejoice over every pleasant and glad thing that the good
God has planted along every step of life's highways, that
man is being "born again;" and although some men may-
take a good deal of "borning," yet you have got him in the
right path, and he may finally be saved if he is not too big
an idiot.

I should be more than glad to know that your paper was
a regular visitant to the counting-room of every business
man, and was weekly welcomed on every minister's study
table, for I think he would be the better for the reading of
it, as I am sure his hearers would be the better for listening
to a preacher large-minded and broad enough to read its
lessons aright.

Let him but catch the fragrance of the fields in its col-
umns, his sermons would fall on his world-weary listeners
like the breath of new mown hay, and they would depart re-
Irtshed as from a glad communing.

Need I apologize to you, Mr. Editor, for writing this? I
confess that when I began I didn't intend it, but I glanced

at your cheerful "Greeting," and my pen took the bits in
its teeth and started off after you, so you are really respon-
sible for the^ bolt. Well, I have pulled up my Pegasus at
last, perhaps to the relief of some, who thought they sighted
a sermon, and prepared to break themselves.

I do not know that I have much that is really new
since my last letter. There are several new roadsters
on our Oakland thoroughfares, and I had it in my mind to
describe a few of them and their genial owners, who sit be- ,
hind them and look as happy as if they held the reins of all
power, as they speed along apparently oblivious of hard times
and broken banks, but I'm afraid the pleasant task must be
postponed until "a more convenient season." But I must
be allowed to say that there are two men in our city who
greatly delight men when they tackle each other on the road
and struggle for the mastery, and the one begins his name
with Dr. E. H. Pardee, and the initials of the other's name
are Erancis Blake. These two are numbered among our
solid and representative business men, and while they can-
rot be called "fast" they are by no means slow when they
start up their family horses for an airing. Mt. Blake is the
happy owner of several good ones, but I judge his prime
favorite, when business is on band, is old Stockton well
known to horsemen, while theDoctor rejoices ia the ownership
of a ranger chestnut gelding, yet in his youth, a son of Billy
Hayward, and a good one, and whenever these good men
meet, there is a very pretty rivalry for a front seat in the
orchestra. They don't intend to try to beat each dther. O,
bless you, no; they are too good friends for that; but it
always happens, when they kinder meet by chance on a good
road, you know, one has a business engagement, which he is
in a tremendous hurry to keep, and calls on old Stockton
who winks his on* eye, and says, "Here goes;" and
then the Doctor suddenly remembers that he has got to meet
a friend, and is a little late already, and the chestnut gets a
hint to quicken his speed, and these good business horses
just paw the dust for a few minutes, and sometimes one sees
his friend before the other can keep his engagement, and
then the other will be prompt on time, before the other can
catch sight of his friend. They are both capital business
horses, but the Doctor told me on the sly that he could see
his friend oftener than Blake could keep his engagements;
and when I asked the latter gentleman about it, he smiled
and said that he had kept his business engagements more
times than Blake had seen his friend, Well, gentlemen, to
reconcile these little discrepancies, you had better take the
Secretary aloDg nest time to record the minutes.

Your correspondent jogged out to Oakland Park, last Sat-
urday morning, to see some of the horses take their work,
and although he arrived a little late, he felt well repaid. As
we landed on the steps of the hotel, Titus was just driving
out Belle Echo, and Jimmy Duane was behind Albert W.,
both going in company for the second mile trial. They
were looking remarkably well, and moving with elastic, lim-
ber motion, denoting fine condition. They b ith jogged up
the stretch and, turning, came down and passed under the
wire well together, and both going very fast, while several
watches were started to catch the time. It was a very pret-
ty sight, and both drivers were going faster than they
thought, for when the quarter was reached, the watches
marked 35 seconds, a 2:20 gait. Evidently Titus was a little
surprised that he didn't shake off the colt, for he said after-
wards that he knew he was driving Belle pretty sharply, but
from this on, Albert W. slowed his gait, and Belle took the
lead, both going very steadily and apparently within them-
selves. The mare made the half mile in 1:10%, and the
mile in 2:2t, with all ease, while Albert W. was not far be-
hind, making the mile in 2:26% — Pretty good for a 4-year
old.

And now here are two more appearing to drive in com-
pany for a little fast work. One is the big brown gelding
Bateman, piloted by his owner, Mr. Salisbury, and the
other the bay mare Sweetness, owned by the same gentle-
man, and driven by her trainer, John Goldsmith. As
Sweetness is a new mare to us, we take a good look at her
as she moves along. She does not impress one at first as
an animal of exceptional speed. She has great substance,
and not the slightest sign of nervousness or flightiness as
she jogs along, carrying her head rather low than otherwise.
She shows in harness greut depth at the girth, with grand
propelling powers, and is thoroughly good all over, but still
looking to our eyes more like a real fair business mare than
a speedy trotter. But all this time they are moving up the
stretch, and presently they turn and come down for the
start, Sweetness well in hand and Bateman gathering him-
self for fast work; and as they pass us at about a three-
minute gate, we can see that Sweetness's way of going is
perfection itself — not a hitch nor a waver, but legs playing
as true as piston-rods in perfect line, and going with a most
resolute gait, straight as an arrow from a bow. And now
the strides quicken, and Bateman begins to tiptoe, and
finally goes overboard as he rounds the first turn; but Salis-
bury sends him right on, the mare going as steady as clock-
work. Goldsmith slows up a little, however, and Bateman
regains his trot: and away they go again, down the back
stretch, until the pace gets too hot, and Bateman is on the
run again, with not a falter or a wobble on the part of the
rightly named mare. And so, with Bateman sometimes
running and sometimes trotting, they passed under the wire,
and the watches mark 2:27%.

Salisbury says in his quaint way that the boys are not go-
ing to pl:iy any more slow horses on him, when he drives,
but must give him something that will enable him to keep
in speaking distance. If Sweetness stands training she will
make a record that is low dowD, or I am unable to read the
signs aright. Before the buzz about the fiue mare dies away,
there appears a bis slashing stallion, and I recognize Alonzo
Haywaid, driven by A. L. Hinds. He has just been taken
up, and looks big and off form; but for all that I remember
some of his performances, and I know that he is a right
g*jod one, and dead game iD a race, as are all the family of
Haywards; and it occurs to me here that as there are a good
many of this family of horses on the track and in the
hands of gentlemen as roadsters, it may be as weil to say
a word abont their origin, for the iniormation nf those
who own good ones and are not quite familiar with
their history. The sire of them all is the grey stalliion
Billy Hayward, bred and owned by H. A. Mayhew, of East
Oakland, and a well-known grain broker of San Francisco.
His sire was Geo. M. Patchen, Jr., commonly known in tbis
State as old Patchen, and sometimes as California Patchen,
and as everybody is familiar with his pedigree aud perform-
ances, nothing further need be said by way of description.
A few words, however, about Billy Hayward's dam may not
be uninteresting. She was a grey mare brought to Califor-
nia from Janesville, 111., in 18G3, by a man of the name of
Frost, and at that time called Grey Lize, but was afterwards

known as Peanuts. Her true breeding i3 a little obscure,
and although a good many enquiries have been made, it is
more than probable that it never will be positively known.
It is claimed by some that she was by a Messenger Horse,
that Frost brought from Baltimore,, and otheis are just as
positive that she was by the Morse Horse. In any event
she was a very remarkable mare, and showed a great deal of
breeding, aud for invincible gameness has never had a su-
perior. She both trotted and ran races, and was speedy in
either way of going. She trotted one 20 mile race, but in
what time we have no information. She was the mother of
Young Peanuts, the dam of Sweet Brier. Billy Hayward
himself has been a remarkably enduring horse, as well as a
horse of great speed. With all due deference to his owner,
I think, and always have thought, that the horse has never
had the opportunities on the turf, or at the stud, that his
true merits entitled him to. He has not always been in the
best of hands, and has been used too many times with an
eye to what could be captured, rather than to his highest de-
velopment as a trotter.

He has stood more bruising races, coming out unscathed,
than any horse we know. He was always a very dangerous
horse in a hard race, when the heats were broken, for that
was his opportunity, as he could trot all day, and the nest
day following. He won a great majority of the races in
which he was entered, and has a record to his credit of
2:31 and a two-mile record of 5:13. His colts all trot, and
many of them are very fast. Poscora Hayward, now the
property of Hammond, is about the speediest, trotting a
fourth heat as a four-year-old in 2:30, and the fifth heat in
2:31, and he is still a-coming.

All this time Hinds has been driving Alonzo, only jogging
him, however, as he is hardly far enough along to set going.
His best record is 2:30, and he has all the gameness of his
family, trotting a fifth heat in 2:32^. He trotted a race of
three-mile heats, in 1879, against Bed Cross and Bullet,
trotting the first two miles in the first heat in 5:06. He
ought to be a good horse this season in his class. I in-
tended following Hinds into his stable, and to give your
readers a pen-picture of two or three that deserve special
notice, particularly a beautiful bay three-year-old Nutwood
filly, the property of Mr. Kequa, of Piedmont, but this
letter has lengthened to such proportions that I fear to pro-
yoke your editorial frown. There are several animals in
Mart Rollins' stable that I purposed noticing a little more
in detail, and many other good ones, but I mast bid them
wait until another time. W.

DEER SHOOTING.

Highland Spbings Camp, July 4th, 1882.
Editoe Bbeedeb and Spoetsman : After patiently waiting
for the season to come around, and being fully prepared
for the opening deer hunt of the season, four of us in the
party, were well mounted on experienced mountain horses,
that can keep a trail the darkest night or pack a "buck" and
ride over the roughest country where the deer is found in
Lake county, and with hounds fresh and eager for the chase.
"We left camp at 3 o'clock p. m. on the 1st instant, aud took a
trail that leads directly west from -our camp-ground, and
followed over a rough range of mountains, well covered
with chaparral, the gulches being timbered with oak, ma-
drone, laurel and black alder. After keeping the trail for
fully one mile, I concluded to follow a gulch leading to a
bluff to our left, and instructed the balance of the party to>
keep the trail and meet me about a half mile distant on the
top of a high ridge. The hounds had now become divided,
the two oldest following in my direction, and by their ac-
tions indicated that there had been deer passing in the di-
rection I was taking. The gulch soon became so steep that
it was with the greatest effort that I could master my task.
But, dismounting and taking the lead, my pony, with his
usual experience, struggled till the top was reached. Jt
never occurs, however, with the hunter to say "back" when
every moment anticipating the starting of a deer. I had
no sooner got there when I espied the Captain coming di-
rectly towards me in double-quick time, the balance of the
party remaining behind about one hundred yards distant.
'Ihe full pack of hounds had now come together and was
moving through the chaparral in a rapid and anxious man-
ner, indicating without a doubt that they meant business.
We now left our horses and made for positions, as it was
quite evident from the aetious of the hounds that there was
a deer close at hand. We had just gaiued positions when the
old hound, "Bough," gave tongue, and the balance of the
pack quickly joined in the music. The deer, it was now
evident, had left his hiding place and was making up a very
dense point, and could not be seen, owing to the thick growth
of brush. The music was up now to a high key, every
hound doing his level best, and making the mouutaius ring
with that heavenly music which the hunter so much enjoys.
Now the chase was excitement in the extreme. The dry
twigs were cracking and the boughs yielding at every bound
of the deer, the hounds apparently close up and running
rapidly. All was excitement, and every eye watched with
an anxious look for the first glimpse of the deer, the horses
seemingly enjoyiug the chase as well as the hunters and
hounds. Their heads were elevated and ears extended, and
they were anxiously looking iu the direct course. The deer
changed his course, for, instead of running to the top of tho
ridge where we could have plainly seen him, he kept the
brush and was making for the gulch. Now our only chance
left for a shot was that he would cross the cation, as there
was an opening on the other side. -Crack went a rifte. One
of the party had got a snap shot as he was darting through
the brush. He missed the mark, as onward flew the deer.
This stimulated the hounds still more, for they gave extra
tongue, and each one ^ould be distinctly heard. The deer's
quick bounds soon gaiued him the opposite side, and within
fifty yards of where the Captain stood, but, owing to the
deer being down the hill, he could not get to see him. I
soon got a glimpse of him as he was rising up the ridge in
double-quick time. I drew up my ride, and with steady
aim, fired. The deer dropped, but no sooner had I an-
nounced the fact than up he jumps, aud with apparently
new vigor, changing his course and rnuuing directly back*
for the gulch. Two more shots were fired, but without ef-
fect, as he soon gained the thicket. He was evidently
wounded badly and could not run very far, as the bounds
were close up and running very fast. He kept the gulch

1882

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35

and out of sight, crossing tlie lower spur of the ridge and
through, a dense thicket, and was evidently making for
Donovan Creek, which was fully half a mile distant, and
almost an impossibility for man to reach. The dogs soon
came to a stop, and all was quiet.

While viewing the situation and studying how to get
through the thicket, the dogs returned, well fagged out,
and apparently content that the chase was ended. It was
now evident that the deer was caught, but not one of us
dare venture to find him. It was finally decided to con-
tinue the hunt, although we much regretted to leave the
deer behind. After a short rest, we started for a glen on
the opposite ridge, and with much difficulty it was gained.
The hounds hunted, well, but could not raise a deer, and they
soon returned. We followed down to a point where there
had been a burn, and near at hand a thicket of scrub oaks.
As soon as the point was reached, the hounds led forward,
indicating the scent of a deer which was near at hund. Each
hunter runs for a position, the hounds immediately giving
tongue, and starting, but their course was directly down the
gulch. There was an opening, however, at the bottom, and
the deer would have to cross, which would bring him in full
view. All were anxiously looking at this point, and expect-
ing every moment to see the deer cross, but, much to our
disappointment, he had crossed before we got in a posi-
tion to see. The chase was now a hot one, and evidently
the deer would make his run well out of our reach. The
hounds ran well, and for a short time were quite out of hear-
ing, but the deer bad made a turn towards us. "We could
now hear the hounds distinctly. We now directed our at-
tention to the top of the ridge to our right, when the deer
made his appearance in full view. It was a fine large buck.
Now commenced the fire, and fully ten shots were made, at
a distance of about two hundred and fifty yards. Two ot"
the party were inexperienced, and they were more anxious
than discreet, for many shots fell wide of the mark. Soon the
deer was out of sight in the thicket. The hounds in their
run had tvidently started the second deer, as one came in
full view, and from a different point from where the first one
was last seen. The same lire was now opened on him, and
it sounded as though a company of soldiers was having a
skirmish, as the shooting was so rapid. I said, "Boys, go
slow, you are wasting ammunition." The deer now began to
stagger, and from a rapid run had settled down to a walk.
He soon reached a clump of brush, and was out of sight, and
the fire ceased ; but for a moment only, for up starts the
third deer, and was making for a gulch. Again the fire
commenced, but his run in open ground was short, as he
■was soon out of sight. The dogs had evidently gone astray
and got divided, but most of them were still after the first
deer seen, which was running directly from us, and out of
sight and hearing, the wounded deer still remaining in the
thicket. After a consultation, I concluded to cross the
gulch, while the balance remained in their positions, and I
wert to see whether he was dead. After considerable effort, I
reached the other side of the gulch, but was somewhat
winded, as it was much steeper and rougher than I expected.
Before I could get in position, one of the hounds that come
across with me scented the deer and in he went. The deer
made a break and intended to reach the gulch below, but
unfortunately for him he ran in my sight, and was now only
about fifty yards distant from me. It was now dollars to
cents that he was my deer. At the report ot my ride he fell
dead. He had made a brave run tor his life, but fate was
against him. The balance of the party soon reached where
the deer lay, and it was found that several balls had hit
him. After preparing him for the pack, he was carried to
the top of the ridge, where he could be put upon a horse.
He was a fine young buck, and very fat. When the top of
the ridge was reached, we all sat down in the shade of a
projecting cliff, and the first syllable spoken was, "Pass
around the vial, and we will drink to the first hunt of the
season." Whetstone.

WHITE SULPHITE SPRINGS.

In old times this fashionable resort was frequented by the
high political aspirants of the country. The P. P. V.'s
of the Old Dominion were reinforced by the men in the
whole country (the whole couutry of old days) who
were looking for political preferment, and many an election
was settled on the broad veranda of the hotel long before
the votes were placed in the ballot-boxes. It was an ultra-
aristocratic resort. The blue bloods held the sway, and it
was sure that any person who was recognized at the social
gathering had something more than a big bauk account to
recommend him. It was a quiet place withal, and to intro-
duce the excitements of Bioad Rock, Tree Hill and other
places where the thoroughbreds figure, would have been
thought derogatory. Not derogatory in the usual sense, as
the Virginians and their visitors thought highly of the thor-
oughbred, but their ideal was a quieter place than where the
blood- horse came in to startle the pulse from its regular
beats; and politics in the day time, and a quiet game of loo
or brag at night, was thought to be all that was necessary.
Of course there were filiations among the younger, and
gay riding parties and picnics under the grand old oaks in the
lea of the mountains. "Race week" and the "race ball," how-
ever, were held to belong to busier worlds, and no one
thought that there was any necessity for them at the White
Sulphur. Now, in the march of events, it has become evi-
dent that these accessories to a fashionable watering place
shall be incorporated, and from the following account, which
we copy from the New York Herald of the 3d instant, the
great desideratum has been accomplished. The writer is
evidently a little rusty in matters pertaining to the turf, and
makes a few blunders which do not detract from the interest
of the description. But the point from which others can
gain knowledge which will be advantageous is that every
watering place at the present day, which makes any preten-
sions to cosmopolitan attractions, must have a race track.
Saratoga, Long Branch (even Cape May has races on the
beach) show a congregation of thoroughbreds, and there
are no other features which are so powerful in attracting
Tiaitor3:

The season of '82 is destined to be one of the most mem-
orable in the annals ol the White Snlphnr. It will supply
the long needed attraction of a beautiful race course, aud to
the natural charms of this famous watering place will be
added that of a lovely artificial lake, covering an area of
some twenty-five or thirty acres. These two features have
been talked about and craved by the visitors for years and
years, but owing to the peculiar legal embarrassments of
the property, their construction never could be attempted
until the present company obtained complete control and
began its series of extensive improvements,

THE TURF.

RACING IN CANADA.

noted for their sporting proclivities. They are fond of "old
sledge" and "draw poker," and they even gambol with the
animal on the green; but what they most glory in is a horse
race. In ante-bellum times they boasted of having some of
the finest blooded stock in the couniry, and the Virginia
turf laid claim to some of the greatest exhibitions of power,
endurance and speed by Virginia horses of the day. But
though the war well nigh swept away the stock, as well as
the means for keeping it up, the passion for horse racing re-
mains all the same. Nor are Virginia turfmen extinct. The
names of MeDaniel and Doswell are well known in sporting
circles to-day and their stables sustain the ancient prowess
of old Virginia racers. To those devotees of the turf rep-
resented here every season must be added the steady and
increasing influx of their more vigorous progeny from Ken-
tucky and the West. Then throw in a very fair admixture
of English gentlemen who have settled here and through-
out the Old Dominion and you have all the elements con-
ducive to the formation of a first-class enthusiastic racing
association. It was to the clamor — I may almost say de-
mands— of this class that the Springs company promptly
responded in building a race track, and their fondest antici-
pations are at last about to be realized.

Every visitor to the Springs will recollect the lovely patch

ANNUAL SPUING MEETING.

Toronto, July 3, 1882.
Editok Bkeeder and Sportsman: I send you a report of
the annual spring meeting, held under the ausDices of the
Virginians are I newly formed Ontario Jockey Club, over the beautiful course

known as the Woodbine, on Saturday, July 1st, and Monday,
the 3d. This track is situated about three miles from the
city, over a good road, and for natural facilities cannot be
excelled in any country. The races should have commenced
on Friday, but the inexorable clerk of the weather willed it
otherwise, as there was a constant downpour of rain, making
it absolutely impossible for a horse to stay on his feet. On
Saturday, however, wo had a beneficent change, and the
weather was lovely, although the track was necessarily slow;
but the sport that was offered thoroughly pleased everybody.
Not without good reason, as every event on the programme
was carried ouL without a single failure, to the perfect satis-
faction of the general public — a thing that can seldom be
said nowadays.

The programme was as follows:

The First Stakes, $150, for all ages, of which §25 went to second horse. Maid-
ens allowed: if 3 years old. 5 pounds; 4 years old, 10 pounds; 5 years and up-
wards, 14 pounds; foreign-bred horses, 7 pounds extra. Distance, three, quarters
of a mile.

Abingdon's Disturbance, 6 years 1

Pringie's Broderick, 6 years 2

Dawes' Chipola. 3 years 3

Wards Victoria, 3 years 0

Time: 1:10}.
Book-betting: Disturbance 5 to 15; 20 to 5 against Chipola; 25 to 5 against
Broderick.
The Oxtakio Derbf.— s200 for 3 year olds added to a sweepstake of §20

" in the
__ miles.
Colts IIS pounds each; fillies and geldings 115 pounds each.

Burges' b. f. Easter, 3 years! 1

D. Yv . Campbell's br. c. Marquis, 3 years 2

Smith's b. r. Bonnie Vic 3

Time: 2.34.
Betting : 5 to 10 on Easter; 20 to 5 against Marquis; 5 to 1 against Bonnie Vic
3d. Brewers' Plate.— $300, open free. Handicap. Divided, $200, $75 and
$25. Ih miles.

Johnston's Tullamore, 5 years 1

Abingdon's Long Taw. aged 2

Dr. Smith's Vici, 4 years 3

Dawes' Kincaid 0

Forbes' Bonni e Bird 0

Sheppard Bar, LabeUe. 0

Ward's Dan 0

Time: 2:54}.

of meadow, about one hundred acres in extent, lying over

in the valley just beyond Howard's Creek, and the old laun- I eac£ Half "forfeit' "for foals of 18797 bred, raised^ owned and^tndned

dry buildings on the west side of the Spring grounds. It SS™?ll°^l°^«febtSJ SSL^ *23i EL1" second-
is the most charming spot that could have been selected for
a race course. The meadow is oblong in shape, so will be
the track. On the east it is bounded by the limpid waters
of the creek, on the west by the Greenbrier range of moun-
tains. Directly back of the creek, on the Spring side, are
the overhanging blaffs of "Loverb' Leap," the windows of
the Bath House and the wide verandas of the new club
building, from all of which there can be an unobstructed
view of the entire course, from the start to the finish. The
races will invariably take place late in the afternoon, when
the course is hidden from the ravs of the declining sun by

the HPPnnnrl lpntrthpriPrl crinrtp nf V4-rPPnhripr ATnnntm'n Tho Betting: 25 to 5 against Tullamore; 25 to 10 against Kincaid; 25 to 10 against

tne aeep ana lengtnenea snaae 01 <jrreenorier Mountain. j.ne LoDg Taw; 2o to 5 against Bonnie Eird: 40 to 5 against Vici; 5 to 5 against La-
track is one mile in length. The curves are north and belle; 100 to 5 against Dan.

The Woodbine Steeple Chase.— $275 divided; $200, $75, $50. Distance

a tout 3 miles.

Dawes' ch. m. Rose, 6 years, 155 pounds 1

Gordon's b. m. Flora, 6 years. 13S pounds 2

Mulligan's Alarm, 5 years. 13y pounds 3

H D. Grand's Lady Reveller, 5 years old, 13S pounds 0

Campbell's b. g. William, 4 years. 133 pounds 0

Betting: 25 to 10 on Rose; 20 to 10 againtt Lady Reveller; 25 to 5 against

William; 35 to 5 against Alarm.

Time: 8:18.

south, the stretches east and west. About midway on the

west side of the track is a beautiful little knoll at the b.ise

of the mountain, on which will be erected the grand stand,

and which of itself commands a view of the whole course.

Stabling for the accommodation of 100 racers will be built

in the sugar grove UDder "Lovers' Leap," and not far from

the old laundry on the bauk of the creek, where exercising ,

-round is protected by the shade, both in the morning and : ^^a&^^f 50-For Dominion bred horses; $

afternoon,

The building of a race track involves a great deal more
time and expense than one would at first suppose. It has
to be graded, then spread over by a fine mould, then sodded
to make it springy, and then moulded again and rolled. The
grading, which is of itself a heavy job, is now nearly fin-
ished, and by the latter part of August, when it is proposed
to hold the first meeting, the track, buildings and all the
necessary appointments will be complete and in the most
thorough working order. It is now understood that the
course and racing will be under the supervision of Major
J. B. Ferguson, of Baltimore, who has charge also of the
Pimlico course at that city. A programme of five days'
racing, on alternate days, has been arranged, commencing
on August 29th and ending on September 7th. Several turf-
men have expressed their willingness to bring their stables
to the "White" this fall for the purpose of inaugurating the
races, and others have liberally offered to contribute to
purses and cups. During the season it is proposed to form
and incorporate the "White Sulphur Racing Association, un-
der the auspices of such prominent gentlemen as W. W.
Corcoran, of Washington; Governor Mathews, of West Vir-
ginia; Major Thomas W. Doswell, of Virginia; Senator
Camden, of West Virginia; Senators Hampton and Butler,
of South Carolina; W. A. Quainer, of West Virginia; Sen-
ator Vest, of Missouri, and Lewis Baker, of Wneeling, W.
Va. The latter gentleman offers a handsome purse on his
own responsibility. In addition to the regular fall meet-
ings at the "White," there will be numerous fiat and hur-
dle contests between gentlemen during the spring season,
which will be sources of amusement to the visitors.

John No Saebee Melicax Ways. — One night recently the
electric lights at the Collender billiard hall were a little late
in starting, and the proprietor notified his Chinaman to go
up and start them. After getting a step-ladder and finding
that he could not reach the lamp, to the surprise of all pres-
ent the Chinaman disappeared and in a short time appeared
again upon the top of the beam to which the lamp is at-
tached, with a gas-lighter in his hand. John had made his
way to the back yard and climbed to the roof of the build-
ing. Then he opened one of the side windows of the sky-
light and crept inside. When discovered he was crawling
cautiously along one of the beams. Stopping in the middle
he struck a maich and lit the taper and then reached down
to the electric light and tried to "touch it off." After

Abingdon's Disturbance 1

Dr. Smith's Lady D'Arcy 2

Sheppard Boy. Lab=lle 3

Second Day— Purse for all ages— £150; *125 to first; §25 to second; three-quar-
ters of a mile.

Abingdon's Disturbance, 6 years. 120 pounds 1

Dr. Smith's Vici, 4 years, 125 pounds 2

Dawes, Chipola. 3 years,' 103 lbs 3

Johnston's Tullamore, 5 years, 103 pounds 0

Time: 1:48.
Betting : Disturbance favorite.
The Hotel Stakes— §400— §300 to first: §100 to second. Mile heats.

Dawes' Kincaid. 5 years, 120 pounds 1

Abingdon's Long Taw, aged, 120 pounds. . _ 2

Dr. Smith's Lady Darcy. 0

Kincaid won two straight heats.

Time : 1:481.
Steeple Chase Handicap — §250— §200 to first; $50 to second. Top weights 188
pounds. Distance 2S miles.

H. D. Grands' Lady Reveller 1

Dawes' ch. m., Rose 2

Gordon's Flora 0

Betting : 5 to 25 on Rose; 25 to 5 on Lady Reveller; 30 to 5 on Flora.

Time: 6:6.
The Cash Handicap— $250— For Dominion-bred horses; $175; $50; and $25
Distance 1J miles.

Abingdon's Disturbance, 132 pounds 1

Campbell's William. 106 pounds 2

Forbes' Raster. 93 pounds 3

Betting ; Little or none. Disturbance being a hot favorite, notwithstanding
the weights.

Time : 2m. Js.
The Welter Cup— $100 to winner. Entrance $5, two-thirds of which went to
second horse. Distance 1J mUes.

H. D. Grands Lady Reveller, 163 pounds 1

Milligan's Alarm, 175 pounds 2

Gordon's Flora, 163 pounds 3

Grand's Sarah B.. lbti pounds 4

Beatty's Costello, 16S pounds 5

Ward's Dan, 163 pounds 6

Betting in this race was very even; it was very exciting and keenly contested
but was won very handily by Lady Reveller.

The Selling Stakes, §120, for beaten horses, $25 to second
horse, brought oat Vici, Labelle aud Dan; and after a sharp
run, was won handily by Vici, and brought the meeting to a
satisfactory conclusion. James Lkng.

THE MONMOUTH PARK RACES.
Again is there a change of venue, and after many a well
fought contest the horses have left Sheepshead Bay and
Jerome Park, their numbers being about equally divided
between those two delightful watering places, Long Island
and Saratoga. These are about the best race tracks in the
country, as they are safe, fast and of sufficient width to
accommodate the large fields of horses that are now to be

found on every race course where special inducements are
fumbling about the apparatus for a minute or more he gave offered_ Tfaere is one drawback to Monmouth Park, and
up the job iu aespair aud retired by the same route he came, i .

Presently he appeared in the billiard hall again, and with , tbat is the four-mile drive to the track, and the scarcity of
an expression of disgust and baffled ingenuity on his face, hacks and the rapacity of their drivers, but the railroad runs
approached the proprietor and said: "No can lightee j special trains to the gate, and a short walk brings the vis-
'lectee; no gassee; no can catchee." The proprietor kindly j itor to the spacious stands and inclosures, while further on,
endeavored to explain to the Chinaman the difference be- past the winning post, is the Club House, one of the most
tween gaslight and electricity, and after a half hour's tedious delightful boxes in the country.

lesson gave up the task, almost prostrate with nervous ex- On the first of July the inaugural race of the very liberal
haustion.— Denver Tribune. programme was a mile dash for all ages, with penalties and

allowances, that was won by Jim Farrell, in 1:47%, against
five competitors. The second was the Hopeful Stakes, for
two-year-olds, which has been a favorite race since it was
first inaugurated some ten years ago. For the last four
years the famous blue and orange of that staunch sportsman
George Lorillard was always in the van, but this year the
prize was carried off by George Kenney, belonging
Dwyer Brothers, altera most beautiful finish with He
Toe and Jacobus, the latter carrying 5 pounds extr..
in future be the case with all important races. We
the summary:

HORSE SALE.
"We call attention to the advertisement of a large sale of
trotting, business and work horses that will take place by
order of Dan McCarty, at the corner of Taylor and Eddy
streets, to-day (Saturday) at 10:30 a. m. The catalogue
comprises some very useful and valuable stock, as also a lot
of sulkies, skeleton wagons, harness, boots, etc., which
merit the attention of buyers.

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July 15,

Hopeful Stakes, for two-year-olds, at $100 each, half forfeit; only §20 if
declared by January 1, 3882, and $30 if declared by June 25, 1882, with
#1 000 added; the second to receive S250 out of the Btakes; winners of a
stake (handicaps excepted) of the value of S1.000, to carry 5 lb.; of two
such stakes, 7 lb.; and tiiree such stakes, 12 lb. extra; closed with 59 sub-
scribers; five furlongs.
Dwyer Bros.' b. c. George Kenney, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Kathleen,

Mr. Kelso's b.f. Heel-and-Toe, by Glenelg, dam La Polka, 107 !b. (Evans). 2
J E Kell>'s br. e. Jacobus, by ill-Used, dam Nellie James, 115 lb., in-

' eluding 5 lb. penaltv (Hughes) 3

G L Lorillard's ch. c. Trafalgar, 110 tb., carried 112 lb (Costelio) 0

G. L. Lorillard's br f. Swift. 107 tb ■■< , 3 £

P. Lorillard's b. c. Pizarm, 110 lb jJF**?68} °

f) D Withers's br. c. Buckstone, 110 tb (Spuing) 0

D. J, Bannatyne's b. C Little Minch, 110 lb (Gallagher) 0

Time— 1:06>;.
pools— George Kenney, $60: G. L. Lorillard's pair, $30; Pizarro, $25;
Heel-and-Toe, $20; Jacobus, $20; the field, S20.

The third race was the Ocean Stakes, for all ages, a mile
and a furlong, in which Runnyrnede, the three-year-old crack,
was made a hot favorite at $300 against $100 for the field,
composed of Barrett and the Stonehenge-Julietta three-year-
old colt, bcth fast and strong runners. Barrett made a sad
example of the other two, and won by a hundred yards, in
2:02.

The fourth race was the Long Branch Handicap, a mile
and a quarter, which was tak<-n by that excellent weight
carrier Moritor, belonging to G. L. Lorillard, beating Gli-
delia and three others in 2:20%, this being another overturn
for the talent, as the mare was a great favorite.

The fifth race was a Selling Purse, of a mile, which was
won handsomely be G. Lorillard's Itaska, with Clarence
second and Blenheim third, in 1:49. The winner was en-
tered to be sold for $600, and was bought in by his owner
at $960, leaving $240 and $120 to the second and third
horses.

The final race was the Steeplechase over the short course,
-which ended in favor of Bertha at the last stride, Ohio Boy
second, leading Frank Short by a length at the winning
post. This exciting race brought the programme to a con-
clusion.

It being evident that most of the New Yorkers would
make a holiday of the day preceding the 4th, the Association
resolved to give an extra day's racing, when with fine
■weather and a better track there was an increased attend-
ance and more attractive sport, The first race, a dash of
five furlongs for $500, with allowances, G. L. Lorillard's
Black Gal won in 1 :04, with Fairfield second and Marie
Armstrong third; Adalgisa, the favorite, getting a very bad
start. The- next was a handicap of a mile for three-year-
olds, $25 each with $500 added, and was taken by P. Loril-
lard's Amazon, 100 lbs., in 11:46%. with Blenheim, 106 lbs.,
second, and Bouncer, 96 lbs., third. The third race was
also a handicap, $25 each with $500 added, a mile and a
furlong. The starters were "Warfield and Victim, at 114 lbs.,
Wyoming and Sweethome, 105 lbs. each, and Duplex, 100
lbs. The race was so close that many speculators thought
it was a dead heat between the three leading horses, but the
judges placed Sweethome first, Warfield second, and Duplex
third. Time 1 :58. The next was also a . handicap, on the
same conditions, but at a mile and three-fourths, in which
old Parole carried 123 lbs., and was a great favorite, and he
won handily in 2:26% ; Hilarity, 100 lbs., second, and Fran-
cesca, 98 lbs., third. The latter is a three-*y ear-old sister to
Iroquois, and appears to possess none of the traits of her
illustrious brother, making no show whatever in her races.
But from her breeding she ought to make afine brood mare.
The next was a selling race of $500, at seven furlongs, and
was won by Little Phil, the favorite, by a short head, he
carrying 111 lbs,, Sir Hugh, 88 lbs., being second, and Clar-
ence, 97 lbs., third, with some others unplaced. The time,
1:28%, is fully a second and a quarter faster than the record,
which was 1:30, made at Brighton Beach last year, the first
time by Reporter, carrying 94 lbs., and subsequently by
Brambaletta, carrying 92 lbs. In the hurdle race, $500, a
mile and a quarter, Frank Short was first in 2:21%, with
Bernardine second and Ohio Boy third. Altogether, it was
a good day's sport. ,

On the national holiday there was the largest attendance
ever seen at the track, with the exception of the day on
which the great contest between Harry Barrett and Long-
fellow took place in the Westchester cup. Unfortunately
the weather was not propitious, as it rained all day, but the
sport was so good that but few of the spectators were driven
away by the storm. There were six races on the card, the first
being a purse of $500 for three year olds and upwards, a
mile and a furlong, with penalties and allowances, and was
captured by Barrett, the favorite, with 118 lbs.; Greenland,
113 lbs. second; Dan K., 114 lbs. third; and Fatinitza, 108
lbs. fourth. Time 1.56%. The second was a purse of $500
for two year olds, with penalties and allowances, five fur-
longs, and was also won by the favorite, P. Lorillard's Piz-
arro, 107 lbs.; Clonmel, 107 lbs. second; Fairwater, 104 lbs.
third; and Ulsie, Black Gal and Cheerful unplaced. The
next race was the event of the day, in which Runnyrnede
and Forester met again to test their supremacy as the Cham-
pion of the three year olds. The betting was pretty even
between them, with the former the choice at $115, $100 for
Forester, and $35 for the two other starters, the Stonehenge-
Julietta colt and Hilarity. It was the finest struggle over
seen on the track so celebrated for so many a close finoish
There were many variations in the lead for the first miil0
but at three furlongs from home, the two favorites came ,
the fore with Forester half a length ahead, and he contiu-
tinued to hold this same advantage, until within an eighth
of a mile from home.

But here Runnyrnede closed up, and then began a most
exciting head to head finish, the two horses, under whip
and spur, changing apparently their positions of advantage
at every stride, and Bunnymede won at the wire by the
shortest of necks, amid a scene of the wildest enthusiasm
and excitement. Following is the summary:

The Lorillard Stakes for three-year-olds, at §250 each, half forfeit, only
$25 if declared by August 1, 1881, and £50 if declared by June HO, 1882,
With $2,500, the gift of Mr. P. LoriPard, 'he association adding §1,000 for
the second, closed with 07 subscribers; mile' and a half.

Dwyer Bros.' br. c. Bunnymede, by Billet, dam Mercedes, 118 lbs.

(J. McLaughlin) 1

Appleby & Johnson's ch. c. Forester, by Ill-Uscd, dam Woodbine,

118 lbs (C. Hollowfl v) '2

Spellman & Co.'rt b. c. Hilarity, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Beulah,

1)8 lbs (J. Spellman) 3

I>. D. Withers' ch. c. , by Stonehengc, dam Julietta, 118 lbs.

(Sparling) 0

Time— 2:40.

The fourth race was the Shrewsbury handicap for all ages,
$100 each, h. f . with $750 added, a mile and three-quarters.
Glenmore, 117 lbs. and Girofle with like weight, were even

favorites at $100, and the former won in 3:03%, with Glide-
lia, 112 lbs. second, and Girofle third, while Aelia, 103 lbs-
and Monitor, 122 lbs., including 15 lbs, extra, ran unplaced.

The next event was a dash of a mile and three-eighths,
for a purse of $500, in which Mary Anderson, 85 lbs, to be
sold at $500, and Strathspey, 100 lbs, to be sold at $1,000,
were the only stallions. The race was won by the latter in
2:26% and he was bought in for $1,455, and as the surplus
over the $1,000 went to the second horse, she got $455,
while the winner outside the bets was only $45 to the good
for his race.

The fifth wis a Welter Cup for gentlemen riders, three-
quarters of a mile, that was won by Corsair, with Mr.
Holmes in the saddle, Arsenic second, with Mr. Ward,
and Traveler third, ridden by Mr. Sharkey, with Hospodar,
Mr. Purdy, Knightly King, Mr. Hunter and Mrs. Chu-bbs,
Mr. East.on, were unplaced. The finish was close and the
time 1:19%.

The proceedings closed with a handicap steeple chase
over the field course that was won by Frank Short, with Ber-
nardino second, and Bertha third. The day's sport was ex-
cellent, and the Lorillard Stakes and Shrewsbury Handicap
of 1882 will be long remembered by those who saw those
races.

THE BACES AT SALT LAKE.

The Utah Jockey Club opened their inaugural meeting at
Salt Lake City on June 24th, under favorable auspices, a
good many from San Francisco going on to back Maria F.
and the Duke of Monday, the latter being looked upon as
one of the best horses in this State. Considering it was
their initial attempt, the Executive Officers made a very suc-
cessful bid for popular favor, and the result shows that the
Summer meeting at Salt Lake may be looked upon as one
of our permanent fixtures.

On the first day the races were Club Stakes, running, for
three-year-olds, $25 entrance, $500 added, one mile — Won
by Maria F. Time, 1:49%. Purse $500, one mile and a
half — Won by Longstride; Chantilla second, Duke of Mon-
day third. Time, 2:47. Purse $200, half a mile tnd re-
peat— Won by Euchre, Ben Anderson taking second heat.
Time, 0:52%, 0:50, 0:51%. Trotting, $700, class 2:30—
WonbyEwing; Teazer (won first heat) second, Bicksford
third. Time, 2:31%, 2:37%, 2:32, 2:34%. Purse $300, one
mile — Won by Chantilla; Euchre second, Bon Anderson
third. Time, 1:47%. Juvenile Stakes, two -year- olds, $25
entrance, $200 added, six furlongs — Won by P. Lorillard;
Miss Trump second. Time, 1:21%. Parse $400, a m fie
and an eighth — Won by Red Boy; Norton second, Belle of
the Westthird. Time, 1:59. Trotting, $700, class 2:35—
Won by Ewing; Milo G. second, Mary Emery third. Time,
2:43, 2:41%, 2:37. Novelty race, horse leading at half mile
to receive $100, one mile, $150, and mile and a half, $250.
Half mile purse won by Ben Anderson in 0:51, mile by
Maria T. in in 1:47, and mile and a half by Longstride in
2:47%. Purse $250, six furlongs — Won by Duke of Mon-
day; P. Lorillard second, Sisterly third. Time, 1:18%.
Trotting, $400, class 2:40 — Won by Milo G. ; Maggie C.(won
first and second heats) second. Time, 2:44%, 2:37%, 2:39%,
2:40%, 2:40%.

On July 6th was decided the great match race between Wild-
moor and Euchre, mile heats, 3 in 5, for a purse of $2,000,
which was won by Wildmoor. Time, 1:46, 1:48%, 1:49%.
The running race, mile heats, two in three, Norton won the
first heat in 1 :46%, and Chantilla the next two in 1 :47% and
1:50. This closed the Spring meeting of the Utah Jockey
Club. Wildmoor is matched against Red Boy in a race for
$5,000 a side, mile heats, three in five, to be run on the Salt
Lake track August 16th.

The Conkt Island Races. — Owing to the political excite-
ment, the Press dispatches of the races at the East during
the past week have been of a meagre character, but follow-
ing are curt details of two days' races at this track. On
July 7th, in the three-quarter-mile race, Mary Warner won.
Time, 1:17%. The one-mile race Ida B. won in 1:46. The
five-eighths-of-a-mile race Brambletta won in 1:0%. The
Coney Island Stakes for three-year-olds, 1% miles, Barney
Lyon won in 2:15. The Hurdle Race, 1% miles, five hur-
dles, King Dutchman won in 2:23. On the 11th, in the
Palace Hotel Stakes, for two -year-olds, three-quarters of a
mile, Baron, the favorite, won. Time, 1:20%. The three-
quarters of a mile race Bedouin won in 1:16%. The seven-
furlongs race for three-year-olds Bonheur won in 1 :32. The
mile and a half race Joe Murray won in 2:36%. The
Hurdle Race, one mile and a quarter, Gillie Monson won
in 2:20%.

In England, the Summer Cup at Newmarket was won by
Isabel after a magnificent finish with Mr. Keene's Golden
Gate, with Credo third. The Chesterfield, one of the im-
important two-year-old stakes, was won by Gaillard, with
Export a good second. The next principal meeting will he
at Goodwood, when Foxhall will probably appear, as well as
Iroquois, if the latter can be got into good racing trim by
the third week of this month.

Another very important race at the July meeting, at
Newmarket, was the Exeter Stakes, over the new T. Y. C.
(5 furlongs, 136 yards). Out of the twenty-seven subscrib-
ers, seven started, including Mr. Pierre Lorillard's bay colt
Comanche, by Virgil or G]enlyou. He was not placed, Lord
Ellesmere's Highland Chief, by Hampton, winning, with
Lord Falmouth's Britomartis, by Wild Oats, second, and
Mr. Lefevre's Bon Jour, by Rosicrucian, third. Highland
Chief was bred by Ellesmere, and made his debut in the
race for the Stud Produce Stakes, at the Newmarket First
Spring Meeting, when he was second, being beaten a length
by Prince Soltykoff's Songless, by Balfe.

Tristan promises to become in England one of the four-
year-old "cracks" of the year. He has already won the
Queen's Plates at Northampton and Chester, the Epsom
Stakes at Epsom in May, and the Epsom Gold Cup at the
same meeting. At Ascot, after winning the Queen's Vase
on the first day, he took the New Biennial Stakes on the
third, and the Hardwiek Stakes on the fourth day, and last
week he won the July Cup at Newmarket, There will be
great interest if TriBtan and Foxhall come together on even
terms at Goodwood.

The famous French breeding Btable that was backod by
the late Emperor of the French in so liberal a financial man-
ner is to be dispersed under the hammer. Count La Grange,
who has managed the confederacy in so striking a manner
in by-gone years, announces the sale at Tatteraall's, in Lon-
don, during the first week of September, and the catalogue

will comprise 45 foals, 29 yearlings, 77 mares and 11 stal-
lions. This is sending a heavy cargo of French coals to
Newcastle.

Despite the very unfavorable weather, we are pleased to-
see that the Chicago Association have a balance of from
$6,000 to $7,000, arising from their recent race meeting.
There were in all forty-five events on the programme of the
eight days' racing; the pool selling averaged $50,000 a day,
and the attendance was uniformly good, and we wish the
Association a far more successful showing in their next
venture.

Mr. R. W. Cameron, of New York, who has made by far
the largest importation of thoroughbreds to this country ,-
including Leamington and Warminster, has recently sold
a sister to Foxhall to Mr. Finley, in' the Colony of Vic-
toria. Before being shipped to her destination, she will
probably be bred to one of Leamington's famous sons.

The English mare Lady Audley, by Macaroni, out of
Secret, the dam of Pilgrimage, Pellegrino, St. Louis, etc.,
recently met with an accident at the Chamant Stud, and had
to be destroyed.* She was foaled in 1867, and last Septem-
ber was purchased by M. Lefevre for £1,200.

Luke Blackburn, "The Little Giant," and but two years
since the champion racer of the country, has been sold to-
General W. F. Harding, and will in future be one of the main
supports of the Belle Meade farm. He is admirably bred,
being by Bonnie Scotland from Nevada, and combines the
great Queen Mary blood with that of our grand horses Glen-
coe and Lexington. He ought to be a great success at the
stud.

THE TRACK.

FIXED EVENTS.

Portland, Or. Summer meeting, July 18th.

Santa Cruz County Fair Association. First annual meeting at Sant*.
Cruz, Aug 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th.

Sonoma County Park Association, at Santa Rosa, Aug. 22d, 23d, 24th,
25th and 26th.

Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma,
Aug 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair to be held at Oakland from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento from Monday,
September 11th to the 16th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September ISth and during the week.

The San Aiateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose September 2oth to the 30th inclusive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, Sth,
6th and 7th.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to September 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September Sth in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the Sth inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the-
9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the 15th in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Previncial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21ft
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October I7th to the 21st inclusive.

THE GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING ASSOCIATION.

This club represents the wealthiest patrons of trotting in-
terest in the United States. Their track is the old Fleetwood
race course, about half a mile from McComb's bridge and
close to Jerome avenue, along which, every tine day, may be
seen the finest trotters owned by amateurs in the country.
The association gave an entertainment to the members and
their friends on the 29th July, of which the following account
is from the N. T. World:

"Every effort was made by the committee to make the day
a success. In the first place, a day was fixed when there
were no counter attractions in the way of racing, either trot-
ting or running, elsewhere than at Brighton Beach, and, in
the second place, the conditions were made as to bring about
two races — one, the slow class, to be driven by gentlemen
drivers to road wagons, and the other, for fast horses, to be
driven by professionals to sulkies, or, in other words, in
harness. The prizes for both classes were elegant silver
punch bowls. Unfortunately, neither race obtained more
than three entries. That for members to drive was limited
to horses that had neyer beaten 2:40, and the entries were
A. De Cordova's bay mare Julia D., Mr. David Bonner's
chestnut gelding Banjo, and Mr. C. A. Willis's brown horse
Wellington. Mr. De Cordova's Julia D. was withdrawn
early in the day, which left the race apparently an easy task
for Banjo. He won the first heat in 2:42%, so easily that
many thought that if Mr. Bonner had tried he could have
distanced Wellington; but as the race was between gentle-
men there was no necessity for any such exhibition. The
second heat, however, completely ended Mr. Bonner's
chances. The word was given with Banj") scarcely well set-
tled down. He broke badly on the turn, and from that time
out a series of most annoying accidents followed. First, the
left trace became unhitched, so that for safety Mr. Bonner
had to lean over the dash-board and temporarily fasten it.
Next, the boot on the horse 's left fore leg became unfastened
and at every step flapped down so'that the horse stepped on
it. The final result was that Banjo was distanced, Welling-
ton winning the heat and race in the very excellent time of
2:38^.

The second trot was for horses that had never beaten 2.22 ;
members to drive their own horses or to allow professionals
to do so. The three entries were Mr. J. W. Shaw's bay gelding
Charley Champlin, Mr. J. Collinfield's chestnut mare Hel-
ene and Mr. W. B. Kidebock's bay gelding Dan Smith, and
as Dan Mace appeared as the driver of Dan Smith, his
brother, Ben Mace, as the driver of Charley Champlin and
John Murphy as the drixer of Helene, not a few expected to
see a close and well-contested race. But Helene was in so
much better condition and trotted so much steadier than
either of the others that she won the punch bowl for her
owner, in three straight heat?, without any special exertion.
The first heat was trotted in 2.21, the second in 2 23% and
the third in 2.21%. Dan Smith secured second honors by

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finishing second in the second and third h^ats. Additional
attractions were given by Mr.Vanderbilt driving Bay Dick and
Lysnnder Boy and Mr. Frank Work driving Dick Swiveller
and Edward. Several other exhibitions took place by horses
of less repute, while, to make the afternoon's entertainment
as a whole enjoyable, Grafuila's band, with Francis X.
Dnler as director, rilled in the time with a programme of
well-selected music.

Trotting at Island Pabk Albany. — This track is
becoming very popular in the extreme Eastern Slates, and
at the recent meeting the entries were large and the con-
tests on the average were fairly contested. On July 3d, in
the purse of $1,000, Clemmie G-. was a great favorite, and
won without being extended to her utmost, in three straight
heats in 2:24, 2:23^ and 2:25. The second money was
taken by Mars, the third by R. P. and the fourth by King
Almont. The second race was the Nolan Stakes for a purse
of §1500 for the 2:23 class, which was won bv Ealy Bose,
she taking the first, third and fourth heats, Naiad Queen
gaining second money in the second heat, Unolala and Buzz
Medium figuring in the third and fourth positions. Time
2:24%, 2:21, 2:24% and 2:24.

On July 4th, there was the Clay Stakes of $3,000 for the
three-minute class, in which there were fourteen starters, of
which six appeared on the track. Young Fullerton was the
favorite, and although to Walnut was given the first heat —
Guess Not being placed last for running — Fullerton won the
three successive heats, Guess-Not being third in the full
summary, Cornelia fourth, Bertha Clay fifth, and Lulu
sixth in their positions. Time 2:27, 2:20^, 2:27^ and 2:30.
The pacing purse of $500 was taken by Estella, with the
second, third and fifth heats, Jim Jewell taking the second
money, and Felix the third, while Hawk was credited with
barren honors. On the 7th, Driver won the 2:20 class.
Best time 2:21, in the fourth heat. Douglass won the 2:34
class. Best time 2:26J^. The attendance would have been
far greater with favorable weather.

Additions to Palo Alto. — There is nothing like going
away from home for news. Ex-Governor Stanford returned
a few days since from the East, and while there we learn from
The Turf% Field and Farm that "he strengthened the Palo
Alto stud by a select purchase from Mr. Joseph Harker, of
New York. Lulu is by Alexander's Norman, out of Kate
Crockett, by imp. Hooton. She trotted a trial at Rochester
in 2:14%, and has a record cf 2:15. The produce sold with
her were a filly one year old by Governor Sprague, and a
filly by George Wilkes dropped last Spring. Gazelle is by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, out of Hatiie Wood, by Harry Clay,
and her record is 2:21. Two of her daughters go with her —
a four-year-old by Hambletonian Prince, and a suckling by
Governor Sprague. Brunette is by Rysdyk's Hambletonian,
out of Major Morton's famous Kate, and she was a great
pole mare. Mattie is by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, out of
Lucy Almack, by Young Engineer, and her record is 2:22%.
A few days ago she trotted at the Gentlemen's Driving Park
a half mile in harness, in 1:07%, and Charley Green will
handle her this Summer with the view of lowering her
record. Mr. Harker will ship the- above-named mares and
fillies to California in the Fall, and they will be bred in due
season to Electioneer and Piedmont. There can be no mis-
take in breeding to blood as thoroughly tried on the track as
that in the veins of Gazelle, Lulu, Mattie, Brunette, George
Wilkes snd Governor Sprague. Mr. Harker has retained
May Queen, a yearling colt out of her, and colts out of
Gazelle and Brunette.

Racing in Michigan. — The June races of the Michigan,
Ohio and Kentuky Circuit began at Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan, June 27, and continued three days. Results: Class
2:40, $700 purse, won by H. M. Strong in three straight
heats; time, 2:31, 2:30%, 2:32^. Class 2:30, purse $700,
won by Mattie Graham; time 2:23, 2:29%, 2:27. Class
2:20, won by Annie W.; William H. second, Sweetzer
third; time 2:23%, 2:23%, 2:24. The Ladies' Ten-mile
Race, between Miss Lizzie Williams, of Topeka, Kansas,
and Miss Nellie Borke, of Omaha, Nebraska, was won by
the latter in 21:15, Miss Williams arriving at the wire 45
seconds later. Class 2:26, $700, won by Jerome Eddy;
Aldine second, Sue Grundy third, Largess fourth; time
2:25%, 2:24%, 2:27*|. Class 2:30, purse $700, won by
Dr. Norman; Mattie Grasham second, King William third;
time 2:26%, 2:25%, 2:26%. Pacing race, 2:23 class; High
Jack and Joe Bowers each won a heat, but when the third
was called, Jack failed to respond. His owner reported
that the horse was very sick, and that he believed it had
"been poisoned. All bets and. pools were declared off, and
the race was left unfinished. Much dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed over the occurrence.

The Board of Stewards of the National Trotting Associa-
tion have offered a special purse for the Cleveland, Bnffalo
and Rochester races or $4,000, open to all; $1,000 if St.
Julien and Trinket enter and start, and open to all other
horses; $1,200 is to go to the first; $800 to the second; $500
extra to the fastest horse trotting in 2:14 or better; $500 ad-
ditional extra to the horse trotting in 2:12 or better; $1,000
additional to the horse trotting in 2:10% or better. No en-
trance is required or added to the money. In the mean
time the Chicago Driving Park Association have offered a
special purse of $2,500 for a match between St. Julien and
Trinket, to be trotted on Thursday, July 20th, during the
regular meeting. The conditions so far as arranged are
mile heats— three in five, both to go to sulky. Secretary
Hall will handicap the horses; it is understood, however,
that St Julien is not to exceed twenty-five pounds more than
Trinket.

Bbighton Beach Baces. — There was a goodly assemblage
at this track on Monday, July 3d, when the events resulted
as follows : Purse $200, for non-winners during 1882,
catch-weights, seven furlongs — Irving and Co.'sMalise first,
in 1:34%; Mary Warren second, by a neck ; Belle of the
North third, by a length. Purse $200, selling allowances,
six furlongs— R. Bradley's Prosper first in 1:16% Ida B.
second, by a length; Monk third, by a like distance. Purse
$200, one mile— W. C. Daly's Vanguard first, in 1:45%.
Bonheur second, by a head; L. B. Sprague a bad third-
Purse $200, hurdle race, welter-weights, a mile and a quar;
er — W. C. Daly's Gift first, in 2:24%; Delaware second, by
our lengths; Dailgasian third, by eight lengths.

Miss Myrtie Peek, of Mich'gan, aged 14, rode on the
Rochester Driving Park, July 8ib, twenty miles in 43 min-
utes 24% seconds, beating the best recorded time by two
minutes. She roae seven horses, none of them considared
fast, and two or three considered slow. The time was
taken by reliable parties.

The Chicago Trotting Meeting. — In regard to the races
that are to be decided to-day at the City by the Lake, The
Turf, Field and Farm makes the following remarks:

" Nevada and Second Love have been declared out of the
three- year-old stake at Chicago. This leaves five to start,
Garfield, Butterfly, Ernest Maltravers, Code and Eva. The
great fight, doubtless, will be between the California filly
and the Kentucky colt. Code is fashionably bred, being by
Dictator, out of Crop, by Pilot, Jr., and he is a ripper. Eva
as a two-year-old gained a record of 2:26, and the stable
thinks well of her. In fact we heard an offer of $5,000 made
that she would win the race, which is to be trotted on Sat-
urday, July 15th. In the four-year-old stake, to be decided
the same day, only Belle of Coldwater and First Love have
declined to make the second payment, due June 1st. This
leaves nine in, Farce, Jayejesee, Adelaide, Ottawa Chief,
Waiting, Bronze, Jim Booman, Code and Snuveur. Farce,
by Princess, out of Roma, has trotted a trial in 2:23%, and
Joyeyesee, by Dictator, out of Midnight (dam by Noontide),
by Pilot, Jr.; second dam Midnight, by Lexington, is re-
ported very fast". Sauveur is moving well, and Ed Geers
was rapid in his three-year-old form. Code has the disad-
vantage of a year, but his owner has great confidence in his
ability. We know little of the others, but presume they
must be good ones. Farce, very likely, will start the favor-
ite, but favorites do not always win. The horses which
have drawn out of the open to all stallion race, to be trotted
Monday, July 17th, are Bobert McGregor, who is lame,
Alexander, who is doing stud duty in Kentucky, and Santa
Claus, who is at Philadelphia and out of training. This
leaves for starters Von Arnim, Voltaire, Monroe Chief , and
J. B. Thomas. If Monroe Chief is as good a horse as he
was two years ago, first money will go to him, but as he was
a failure last year, he may not develop winning form in July.
Next to him J. B. Thomas is the dangerous horse, albeit Von
Arnim is speedy and Voltaire a stayer. The Summer trot-
ting meeting at Chicago will attract visitors from all parts
of the country."

According to the last dispatches the meeting will last for
seven days, $52,000 in premiums and purses being offered.
The list of entries includes all the best horses in the country.
Among the most interesting events will be the attempt of the
pacer Little Brown Jug to beat Maud S's trotting record on
Saturday. The sensational event of Monday is a race open
to all stallions, with Von Arnim, Voltaire, Monroe Chief and
K. B. Thomas as the probable starters. On Tuesday there
will be a race open to all pacers, for which there are eight
entries. On Wednesday there will be a special handicap
race between St. Julien and Trinket, St. Julien to draw 150
pounds to Trinket's 135 pounds. The purse is $5,000.
Thursday has a 2:19-class race, with seven entries, and Fri-
day has a 2:17-class race, with four entries, and purse race,
open to all four-year-olds and under. This is intended for
Sweetheart and Phil Thompson.

A Large Importation ot Percherons. — The steamer
France, of the National line, which arrived in New York
July 2d, brought 197 French Percheron horses consigned to
Mr. Dunham, of Chicago, Mr. Cook, of Charleston, la.,
and others. This is said to be the largest consignment of
horses ever imported by one vessel at New York. An officer
of the vessel said that the animals, which are of very large
frame and great strength, were imported for breeding pur-
poses. A large number of this importation will be trans-
ported several hundred miles beyond Chicago. They were
kept in separate stalls and arrived in good condition.

Com. N. W. Kittson, of St. Paul, Minnesota, has invested >
some $200,000 in horseflesh, among the most noted of which |
are Revenue (formerly Pilgrioi), by Smuggler, dam by j
Daniel Lambert, for which he paid $13,000; Von Arnim !
(2:22), by Sentinel, dam by Blood's Black Hawk, $10,000; !
Lady Rolfe (2:22), by Tom Rolfe, dam a pacer, $10,000; I
So So (2:17^), $10,000; Fanny Witherspoon (2:19%),!
S8,000; and many others ranging from $200 to $5,000. Mr.
Kittson's stables have been fitted up at a cost of $50,000,
while his residence cost in the neighborhood of $100,000.

There are eighty-four entries for the Cleveland Club July
races. They show a greater number and faster horses than
were ever before collected at a meeting here. The only
California hurse entered is Overman, in the 2:29 class. The
other trotters entered in this class are Kate, Taylor, Rollo,
Dick Ergan, Largess, Willis Wood, Big Ike, Valiant, London
and Strero. In a special race, Clingstone, Edwin Thorn, J.
B. Thomas, So So and Alley will contest. Little Brown
Jug will pace to beat his record — 2:11%.

The Grand Central Trotting Circuit opened at Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania, on the 11th of July, and continued till the
14th. The Chicago meeting opens on the 15th July. Then
comes Cleveland, O., July 25th to 28th, inclusive; Buffalo,
N. Y., August 1st to 4th; Rochester, N. Y., August 8th to
11th; Utica, N. Y., August 15th to 18th; Poughkeepsie, N.
Y.. August 22d to 25th, and closes at Hartford, Conn.,
August 29th to September 1st.

The enormous value of first-class trotting stock i3 almost
beyond belief. Thus it is estimated that the produce of
Miss Russell, dam of Mand S., consisting of nine sons and
daughter, would readily command upwards of $160,000
cash if offered for sale in open market. Her daughter, Cora
Belmont, gained a record of 2:24% at Hartford recently,
and it is said she can beat 2:20.

lure of rain and mud to fly between the crevices and all
over the horseman's raiment. Then, as a matter of neces-
sity, profanity prevailed, and when the entire crowd, if
crowd it could be called, was finally mustered, it is donbt-
ful whether a careful census would have brought the num-
ber of noses up to one thousand. There was a solitary
single carriage in the field, the occupants of which cared
little about the pool-box, but the majority of the spectators
were composed of professional sports and gentlemen from
Senegambia.

A reporter for the Times asked a well-known Chicago gen-
tleman, who is a great admirer of horses and the owner of
several good ones, why it was that the people of the North-
ern States — the business men — could not be induced to take
an interest in running horses; and why Chicago people
would not drive to the race track to see the flyers, despite
the weather.

"My friend," was the response, "the answer is very easy.
North of the old imaginary Mason and Dixon's line the
people are thoroughly practical. They want something
they can use when they invest their money, and do not pro-
pose to pay something for nothing. Now, why, they argue,
should we take an interest in a running horse ? Blood is
good enough, in its way, but a running horse is of no ac-
count only on the track. He is a vicious, unmanageable,
treacherous brute, requiring constant attention, and, when
the season is over, can you tell me what he amounts to ?
On the other hand, the trotter is always good. He may be
broken down as a purse winner, but after that he can be
used as a family horse, and then, perhaps, he may be at-
tached to a delivery wagon; but until he goes the way of all
horseflesh, a trotting horse can always pay his feed. That
is why, I think, the practical Northern sense does not take
kindly to an animal that can be beaten by a greyhound or a
jack-rabbit, that is always vicious, and takes 'two niggers'
to hold it, one to ride it, and three to groom it."

After listening to this oracular exposition of the reasons
why only a thousand people were present to witness four
good races, the reporter wended around and looked at the
pool buyers. The Chicago man is not as numerous as he
was. Only two days ago he drove out tandem and placed
his money on Punster. Yesterday he was more mild-man-
nered, and came along in a plain hack, without a liveried
driver, and wagered the bulk of his remaining wealth on
Ascender. Ascender won the other day. He did not yes-
terday. To-day, if these same reports come out, any one of
the private carriages of Superintendent Lake, of the West
Division Railway, will be good enough. Unprejudiced peo-
ple will always have a fear, however, that Ascender was a
straight winner, though he was ridden veey carelessly on
the home-stretch, and even then it was head and head.
From the reporters' outlook over the wire, he was a square
head in front, but the good judges thought otherwise. The
California colt, undoubtedly one of the finest horses on the
turf, made a wonderful burst of speed on the home run, bat
the decision was far from satisfactory, nevertheless. In the
pools, Ascender brought $100 and field $30.

The races that were held at Gait, Sacramento county, on
the Fourth of July, passed off very successfully. The first
was a trot between two district horses, Bird and Senator-
Bird won the first heat, and Senator the two final heats and
race. Best time, 2:58 and 3:01. A half-mile dash was then
arranged between Mary Ellen and Eittle George, which was
won by the latter in 56 seconds.

LUCKY B.'S DAY.

It was very unchristian-like in the Chicago Times to re-
mark that " the track and all the surroundings (on the 30th
of June) were afloat. A life preserver was almost a neces-
sity for the unlortunates who were compelled to ride on a
West Division street car, as the water was little less than
neck-deep in the ditch between the landing and the gate.
After that seaport had been reached, eleven policemen, part
of them belonging to Pinkerton, and the remainder, per-
haps, to the city, inspected the ticket or badge, and then the
journey to the grand stand or club house began. For some
portion of the distance the planks had not floated away, but
as the approach to the grand 6tand was made the footiDg was
very uncertain. Large sections of the walk were floating
hither and yon, and a misguided step would cause the mix-

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Eeitob Beeedee: Will yon to please state in your paper
the amount of Areca to be given for worms, and what it
should be mixed with, and oblige A. Readee.

Ans. — The dose for a young dog should be 3 grains of the
freshly powdered nut for each 12 pounds of the dog's weight.
The best plan is to put the powder in some savory broth and
give at once. If left to stand the bitter taste of the nut im-
pregnates the broth and the dog will refuse to touch it. In
case your dog will not take broth, place the powder in the
center of a thin piece of meat. Roll it up in the form of a
small ball and allow the dog to bolt it about two hours.
After giving the nut give an average dose of castor oil. This
is a sure cure for all small worms.

A bets B that Ross will get more votes in the Democratic
Convention than Sharpstein, for the position of Judges of
the Supreme Court:

First Ballot.

Ross 154

Sharpstein, 154

On the 4th ballot, Sharpstein, 247.

229 will elect.

B wins.

Sacbamento, June 26, 1882.

Editoe Beeedee and Spoetsman: The last parugraph of
Rule 52, Page 47, P. C. B. H. Rules, is somewhat ambigu-
ous. Supposing my horse has the best of it for second
money up to the last heat, thus:

A— 3 .... 1 .... 1

B— 1....2 dist.

C— 2. ...3. ...2

The above summary relates to second and third place.
Must distance be waived in this case, or only when they are
equal up to the last heat? Who is entitled to secono monoy
in above summaiy ? Yours, E. F. S.

B is entitled to second money.

Mr. Seth Green, the famous fish culturist, asserts that an
acre of water cau be made to pay as much as an acre of
land. — City and Country.

Second.

Third.

176

233

187

211

We should smile! A milkman, for instance, would make

$44, 935.27 out of an acre of water without makiog any vis-

I lble inroad upon the supply, while a cock-tail contractor

could discouni him and run a saw-mill besides. — Columbus

Sunday Capital.

MaDy of the interior clubs are taking to the clay pigeons
instead of the bird itself, as the imitation gives as much ex-
citement to the shooter and the spectators without eutailiug
an extra expense and the mutilation of the birds. The de-
mand has been so large that the supply is not equal to the
occasion, but the agents, Messrs. Pierce <fc Co., ot Oakland,
now expect a consignment that will enable them to meet all

orders.

.♦ ■

At the Alameda County Sportsman's Club at Littlefield on
Saturday last, ihere was a series of clay pigeon matches that
ended only with the giving out of the birds. Iu the first shoot
there were fourteen entiles, fifteen birds each, hftepn
yards rise. Mr. Crelliu won hist money, Messrs. Tuttle and
Sihnablc tying on thirteen birds each, divided secou.l
third, and Mr. Adams broke twelve birds and secured i-
money.

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<gfrje larmier and jlpxrclstmm.

July 15,

BOWING.

In professional rowing this week the noticeable event was
the Whitehall (double scull) race on Sunday last between
Peter Burns and J. Desmond and Fred Smith and Sam
Watkins, for $100 a side. The course was from the Oak-
land ferry slips, around Goat Island and return. No stiffer
pull could be desired, as the ebb tide was running strong
and the water in the stream was choppy. Burns and Des-
mond, being professional boatmen who have been pulling
Whitehall boats all their lives, it was regarded by the water-
men as a foregone conclusion that the South End boys
would be disgraced. It was not even taken into account
that Smith and his mate had had a very light and fast boat
made for the occasion. A week before the race two to one
was freely offered on the watermen, but the betting dropped
to more rational figures before the morning of the race, and
was even when the men took their places for the start.
John F. Sullivan, of the Pioneer Club, acted as Referee.
The start was fair. In the first 100 yards Smith and Wat-
kins drew away half a length from their opponents, but the
watermen, by a spurt, caught and passed them. They never
. got clear water between the boats, however, and at the end
of the first quarter began to fall back again. The rowing of
$he South End boys was incomparably superior to that of
their opponents, who indulged in that peculiar method of
feathering their sculls so dear to the hearts of professional
Whitehall boatmen. The race was a fine illustration of the
well-known fact that a man may be all his life on the water
and know very little about racing. Instead of steering
southeast so as to weather the Island, toward which the
tide was running with great force, Burns and his mate kept
directly east, and the result was that off the Island they had
to stem the full force of the current. Smith and mate al-
lowed for the tide and made a fine turn, the current just
carrying them past the rocks and giving them such an ad-
vantage that the remainder of the affair was a jn-ocession.
On the last half mile Smith stood up in his boat several
times, but whether for the purpose of making his opponents
ridiculous or merely to stretch his legs, he did not state on
landing. The Whitehall men were beaten a full hundred
yards. After the race there was some talk of changing
boats and making another match, but so far nothing has
come of it . A change in the style of rowing would be
more essential to the success of the watermen than a change
in their boat, though they evidently were not as well boated
as their opponents.

Mr. Yale, who kindly acted as B,eferee in the city's regatta
on the 4th of July, defends himself against the criticism on
his decision which ap>peared in these columns last week.
Mr. Tale's card will be read with interest by all rowing men,
as his decision has caused a good deal of discussion, and
the question is still far from being settled, The Bowing
Editor of the Bbeedeb and Spoetsman has no hesitation in
repeating his criticism of Mr. Yale's action, which com-
ment only went to the moderate degree of condemning the
decision as "very severe and hardly fair." It was very
severe, because had the race been a regular professional match
for tue championship of the world, Mr. Yale's interpretation
of the rules could not have been more rigid. It was "hardly
fair" for several reasons. In the first place, the South End
crew, which was the one fouled, not only neglected while in
their boat to lodge a complaint against the Pioneer crew,
but actually, in the hearing of the writer, stated that they
did not wish to urge any objections against the Pioneers.
A majority of the judges, if not the whole number, were in
favor of giving the race to the Pioneers, and under these
circumstances Mr. Yale's decision could not have been re-
garded as anything else than "hardly fair." The reasons
might be multiplied, however, in support of the mild criti-
cism to which the Eeferee objects. Mr. Yale will not deny
that the object of the regatta was not to give any crew a
prize by the virtue of technical objections. The affair was
intended to be a popular pastime, and it was the wish of the
citizens connected with it that the best crews should carry
off the trophies. That the Pioneers proved themselves the
best crew in the disputed race, could not have been doubted
for a moment. The yacht Ariel lay right across the course
and the Pioneers had the outside section in the full face of
the wind when it was blowing with sufficient force to make
the outside station a heavy handicap. To have gone out-
side the yacht would have been equivalent to throwing away
the race, and the bowman accordingly allowed the two
rival boats to shoot ahead ani then steered inshore for the
smooth water. The stroke side of the Pioneers' boat being
stronger than the bow side, the boat ran up into the strong
wind, aud went straight towards the South End men, who,
instead of avoiding a collision, pulled straight across the
course, so as to cut off the Pioneers. A collision was thus
rendered unavoidable and the boats came together. After
the disentanglement the Pioneers, who were a hundred
yards behind the Ariel boat, rowed strongly to the stakeboat,
turned it ahead of the Ariels, and came home in the lead.
Once more the yacht Ariel obstructed them, and nearly
brought the race to a sudden and disastrous end for the
Pioneers. The bowman just managed to clear the yacht,
but in doing so his crew lost so much time that the Ariels
once more shot to the front a clear length. Again the un-
lucky Pioneers gave chase, and after a desperate race crossed
the line winners by a few feet. There was considerable
money wagered that the Pioneers would beat the Ariels, for
it was conceded by all oarsmen that the South Enders were
out of the race. That the Pioneers did beat the Ariels. and
beat them under extraordinary disadvantages, there could
be no question, and when Mr. Yale, after seeing the race,
disqualified the Pioneers, though not solicited to do so by
the South Enders, he did an injustice to a plucky crew, and
to a lot of people who put their money on a square contest
without any consideration of technicalities. Mr. Yale says
that he visited the South End boat house after the race, and
examined the injured boat before giving his decision. It is
difficult to see why he should have taken that trouble after
the crew in their injured boat had rowed up to the Judge's
launch, and plainly announced that they had no charge to
lodge against the winning crew. The fact of any member
of the crew holding up his hand at the moment of the col-
lision does not outweigh what the whole crew stated after it
had been called up by the Beferee, and asked whether it
wished to claim another race. It is hard to see how, under
a strict construction of the rules, Mr. Yale can defend his

decision, which was in antagonism to that of a majority of
the Judges. It does not seem to be required by the rules
that a Beferee shall follow up a crew, and almost insist ou
their preferring a claim of "foul" against a rival crew, when
they voluntarily decline to take that advantage. The great
hardship, however, lies in the fact that the race was judged
as if had been a well-conducted match race, when, in fact,
it was only a helter-skelter affair. None of the boats started
on strictly even terms. Without anchored skiffs to hold the
sterns of the racing crafts, it was impossible to give them a
fair send-off in the strong wind and tide. When they were
sent off, they had to work their way around a vessel lying
straight in their path, and to hold a crew to strict account
for a plainly accidental foul under such circumstances is
certainly, in the opinion of the Bowing Editor of the
Bkeedee and Spobtsman, "very severe and hardly fair."

Hanlan is again able to walk about. His confidence in
himself has evidently not been much shaken by his fit, for
he issues the following challenge:

"I will row any five men in the world two miles straight
away, or two miles and turn from $1,000 to $2,000 aside. I
will row thebe five men after lapse of forty-eight hours (two
full days) of each other on any suitable water on the conti-
nent of America. The challenge is open to the whole
world." Hanlan further adds, if he could get on these
matches in America, he would forego for the present his
intended visit to Australia.

The London Sportsman of the 28'h ult. says it is difficult
to believe that the HilLsdales are the best amateur crew
America can produce. In a row under favorable circum-
stances yesterday, they got no place on the boat, the time of
the oars was most irregular, and the work was left entirely
to the arms. Notwithstanding the peculiarities which offend
the critical British eye, the various regatta committees con-
tinue to bar the Hillsdales.

London, July 8. — The Sportsman says of the preceding :
"We are utterly astonished at the action of the Committee
of the Amateur Bowing Association in passing a resolution
touching the status of the Hillsdale crew. It feels with pain
almost the degradation of the Association in not affording
simple justice to the visitors. The entries of the Hillsdales
in one or two regattas have been duly accepted, and now
they find themselves thrown out of the entire category of
amateurs, though they have held the proud position of
amateur champions of America for four successive years. It
would be surprising if the resolution should debar them
from rowing in regattas for which they are entered. If so,
the framers of the resolution will incur a heavy odium and
reproach. The Sportsjnan specially appeals to amateur oars-
men generally to decline to share the shame.

At the Marlow regatta the Hillsdale crew beat the Marlow
crew by a clear length. Directly after the start the Hills-
dales fouled the Marlows badly. The latter, however, did
not claim a foul. The Hilldales went rapidly ahead, and
after leading at one time by a hundred yards, won easily by
a length and a half. The Beferee did not insist on the foul
being preferred.

"It is pretty safe to predict that the new Yale stroke will
not cause the promised revolution in boating," remarks the
New Haven Palladium; "for a graduate of sixteen years*
standing writes: 'Tell the boys it served 'em right for taking
up that old, exploded, short-clipping stroke. The moral of
Harvard's victory is simply that Yale tried an experiment
and failed. She deserves credit for her pluck, but the less
said of her discretion the better. She had the skill, muscle
and endurance requisite to success, but her powers were
misapplied. It was a pretty race, nevertheless.' " Accord-
ing to the Hartford Times, "Yale, notwithstanding its sup-
posed superiority in weight and muscle, was beaten in the
race this year by the better stroke of the Harvard crew."

THE DECISION ON THE SHELL RACE.

Bowing Ediioe Bbeedeh and Spobtsman : In accordance
with the usual custom in rowing circles, I see you consider
it necessary to criticize the referee in the late race as well as
the contestants. It accords with my former experience in
this direction that those against whom a decision rests are
those who complain or feel aggrieved, so it is scarcely worth
while to enter into an argument on every occasion. The
referee interprets the rules to the best of his ability in as
fair a manner as he can, aud in this instance, as in others,
I have endeavored to do strict justice to all.

As the criticism this time comes from an oarsman and
writer, I shiuld be pleased to have him give his interpreta-
tion of the rules which would admit of a decision being
given in any other way than it was in the case of the fcur-
oared shell race on the 4th.

I have not the slightest objection to giving my reasons for
ruling as I did. Three boats started; Pioneers outside, Ariels
in middle, South Ends inside.

Rule 5 of the laws of boat racing says: "Each boat shall
keep its own water throughout the race, and any boat de-
parting from its own water will do so at its peril."

Bule 6 says : "A boat's own water is its straight course par-
allel with those of the other contesting boats from the sta-
tion assigned to it at the starting to the finish."

According to these rules all departure of a competitor
from his own water and proper course is at the peril of
instant disqualification if touched while out of his true course.

When the Pioneers came in collision, they had rowed
diagonally out of their line — gone past (astern) of the Ariels
and rowed into the water of the South Ends, whohadinside
station, while the Pioneers belonged outside. Therefore, no
matter what the other circumstances of the collision, ac-
cording to Bules 5 and 6, which contains the vital principles
of the improved code of boat racing, the Pioneers were at
fault.

Bule 8 says : No fouling whatever shall be allowed; the
boat committing afoul shall be disqualified.

Now, the foul was unmistakable and the boat commit-
ting the foul was unmistakable. A man in the South End
boat threw up his hand as the usual signal that a foul was
claimed. The boats went on, the Pioneers came in first,
Ariels a few feet behind, and South Ends far behind. I de-
cide that the Pioneers are disqualified for the foul, and that
the Ariels and South Ends row over at a future day to decide
the race. You think the Pioneers ought to have had it,
because the foul ' ' did not interfere with the Ariels, who were
beaten on their merits, and in any event the South Ends
could not have won."

You say the South Enders waived all claim to the money
and declined to enter a protest. You are mistaken. They
protested when their Captain threw up his hand at the mo-
ment of collision. They stopped and asked me if there was
second money in the race when they came in. I said no,
and they rowed off. The Ariels protested and claimed first
money on the ground that the Pioneers rounded the wrong
stake. This the rules allow them to do, so that claim was
disallowed.

As I understand your criticism, I was wrong because no
formal claim of foul was made by the South Ends before
they left their boats. They held up their hands at the col-
lision; they asked if there was a second prize. But I main-
tain no claim is necessary where there is unmistakable evi-
dence of a foul where it influences the race. Bule 8, above
quoted, makes it imperative on the umpire to disqualify the
fouling boat.

At first I thought the race belonged to the Ariels, the Pio-
neers being out, but 1 reserved my decision in order to look
at the South End boat. After all the races were over I did
look at the boat. Her rail-beading was broken, the cloth
cover torn and the boat bruised. A hole was in her bottom
on the other side. The crew claimed this was done by the
collision; that the after compartment had filled with water;
that the steering wire had caught in the broken moulding,
and that the boat would not steer.

I had seen the collision. wh?ch was evident to all. I saw
the marks ou the boat, and I saw water poured out of the
hole where she was struck. The hole in the bottom on the
other side may have been made by the Pioneers' boat, or
may not; but that in the canvas was, without doubt.

Now, thereds no doubt the race was influenced by this col-
lision. The South Ends boat was made to leak and their
steering gear disarranged through no fault of their own.
Therefore they did not row with equal chances with the
Ariels. As to the ability of the men to row the other crews,
that's none of my business — the result decides those ques-
tions. Nor have I a right to say the leak would not let in
water or the mouldings would not catch the wire. The fact
remains that the boat sprang a leak after the collision.

In view of all these facts, I ruled that the Pioneers had
committed a foul and were disqualified. The South Ends
had been wronged, and should have a right to a fair contest.
That the foul was accidental, is admitted, but it was none
the less a foul. You think "considering the manner in
which the regatta was conducted, the interpretation of the
rules was very severe and hardly fair."

I do not know what you mean by the first part of that
sentence. The regatta was conducted, as far as I know,
under rowing rules. As to delays and all that, I express no
opinion, but with interpretation of the rules I shou'd de-
cide the same were the prize the McEinley cup or a ©5
purse.

I do not make any pretense of being infallible, and am
perfectly willing to be fairly criticized. If my decision is
unjust, please point out where it is so. All rowing men are
interested in a fair discussion of such subjects as this, for
their elucidation serves as precedent. Had I given the Pio-
neers the race because they came in first, it would have
been unjust to the South Ends, whose boat had been dam-
aged so as to leak by the first boat in. Had I given it to
the Ariels, it would have been unjust to the South Ends,
who had been interfered with by the Pioneers. I could not
give it to the South Ends because of the collision, because
that would have been unjust to the Ariels and contrary to
rule. I could not let the Pioneers join in the second race,
because Section B of Bule 13 says: "To order the boats en-
gaged in the race, other titan the boat committing the foul, to
row once again on the same or another day."

You may maintain that I should not decide a foul unless
appealed to. But I say an appeal may be by either signal
or word of mouth, and signal was made. Again, read Kule
8, given above, and tell me, for my own instruction and the
benefit of others, what else could have been done, all the
circumstances being considered. I am willing to rest under
an accusation of error of judgment, but not one of unfair-
ness, for I considered this question from all its bearings,
and decided according to the arguments I give herewith.
Respectfully, Chas. G". Yale.

YACHTING.

The Lively is once more in commission.

Mr. Blakiston was out in the Virgin last Sunday.

The sloop Nellie has been brought back from up river.

No more races announced just now.

There is a Yale Yacht Club now at New Haven.

The Sunnyside is a new Yacht Club of Winthrop, Mass.

Two of our fleet are still "outside." The Casco and Nel-
lie are both south yet on a cruise.

A. B. Spreckels, of the Bohemian Yacht Club, has gone
to the Sandwich Islands.

Mr. H. B. Underbill, Jr., of the S. F. Y. C, has gone to
Puget Sound on a trip for his health.

The Aggie made the trip up from Monterey in twenty-
four hours.

The Solita is back from up river. Captain Chittenden is
the most enthusiastic sailor among the yachtsmen.

The Frolic got becalmed Sunday, an unusual thing at this
season of the year.

The New York Yacht Club Schooner Intrepid is coming
back from Europe, on account otill health of the owner.

The famous schooner Dauntless has changed hands, and
her new owner will go to Europe ou her.

Between sunset and colors yachts should carry a night
pennant.

When yachts pass each other the juniors should salute
first.

When squadrons of different clubs meet on a cruise salutes
should be exchanged only by the commanding officers.

The American cat boat Gleam was beaten by the Britisher
ou British waters.

A 35 ft. keel and 45 ft. over all cutter being built in Bos-
ton, is to have 23,000 pounds of lead on her keel.

Ingalls* new plunger, built by Stone, has the historic
name of RestlesB. She is a fine boat.

1882.

Tjhc ^Bixcdcr and j^pxrriswaw.

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The Ariel has not been put in proper trim yet. Captain
Turner is very busy.

The Whitewing came out with a new set of sails on Sun-

There, we knew it was coming! A South Carolina man
has named his yacht " Oscar Wilde." She ought to have a
lead keel to stand up well under such a name.

The yawl Fleetwing has been carried on a ship's deck to
New Taeonia, Paget Sound, where her owner, Mr. Cook,
now resides.

Berry's Elia will be all right again pretty soon. Jack Cas-
well, her builder, is at work on her The cushions, mattres-
ses, etc., were saved without being injured.

Yachts in commission should hoist their colors at S a. m.,
and haul them down at sunset, taking time from the senior
officer present.

The famous old sloop Julia never took kindly to a
schooner rig. She sailed better when swinging a 6-t ft.
boom and a jib 40 ft. on the foot.

A cutter being built East is described as being as deep in
the hold as an artesian well. Yes, and she will draw almost
as much water.

Instead of large schooner yachts being built now-a-d/iys,
the tendency is to steam yachts- "With small yachts how-
ever, sailing yachts will always remain the favorites.

The Larchmont Yacht Club has taken in more new mem-
bers this season than any of the Eastern clubs. She has
a large membership and fine headquarters on Long Island
Sound.

Durng the yacht races East they are in danger of thunder
squalls, something we never think of here. "We have down-
right good strong breezes, but no provoking thunder squalls
in which to douse everything and scud under bare poles.

In order to add an iron keel of 42S0 pounds to the sloop
yacht Guandelme, a full set of new floor timber was put in
to strengthen the boat. We have heard of lots of lead ad-
ded lately in this way, but have heard of no new floor
timber. Indeed we have heard of numerous leaks.

At the Ladies' Day Regatta of the Atlantic Yacht Clab a
prize was awarded to the winning yacht in each class, the
prizes being all alike. They consisted of neat gold lace pins,
with the flag of the club attached in enamel, and were pre-
sented to the favorite lady in each winning yacht.

It is not generally understood, but it is a fact, that the
American cup when won does not belong to the owners of
the vessel winning it, but to the club she represents, and
the condition of keeping it open to be sailed for by all or-
ganized yacht clubs, of all foreign countries, is forever
attached to it, thus making it perpetually a challenge cup
for friendly competition between foreign countries.

One of the handsomest boats ever built in this city has
just been completed to order of Mr. I. Gutte by Burns &
Kneass, the Mission street boat builders. She is for a cus-
tom house boat for a new Mexican custom house on the
Gulf of Tehuautepec — Tonala. She is 30 feet long, 8 feet
beam, and is coppered. She has two masts and sails. She
is copper fastened, has a brass keel-board half-inch thick,
and has knees, rowlocks, yoke, etc. She is to be propelled
by sis oars. She looks like a regular little dandy yacht, and
is the best built craft we have seen for many a day.

The match between the Gleam and the Mocking Bird was
decided on the Solent on the 3d inst., and resulted in the
success of the English boat. The Gleam is a center-board
Rhode Island cat-boat, 25 feet 6 inches long and 11 feet 2
inches beam. The Mocking Bird is a new boat, built al-
most on purpose to race with the Gleam, by Stockham &
Prickett, of Southampton. She is 30 feet long, with a beam
10 feet 6 inches, is a keel boat, with a large spread of can-
vas. If the above match was sailed without time allowance
the extra length of the English boat gave her a decided ad-
vantage.

The one gun start has been tried by the Atlantic Club, but
according to the Spirit bf the Timqg, does not seem to have
been satisfactory. It says:

" The advocates of the * one-gun start' will be delighted to
know that the gentleman in charge of the race, Mr, H. C.
Wintringham, adopted it on this occasion in order, as he
said, to avoid the trouble of timing the yachts as they start-
ed, and possibly for the purpose of seeing how it would
work; but they will not be as well pleased to learn that the
result showed, as it always will show, its extreme unfairness.
Of the seven yachts in the first four classes who were sent
off at 3.39, only five had got across when, at 3.44, the signal
for the rest to go was given, and of the nineteen which were
included in the four last classes, but six got over inside of
five minutes."

A Close Fetish. — The Seawanhaka Yacht Club, of New
York, is naturally a Corinthian club, and has set a good ex-
ample to the other clubs of the United States in the matter
f of amateur racing. Its Corinthian regatta came off on the
7th ult. We have not space for details, but the following
were the results:

sc BOOSTERS.

Elapaed Corrected
Start. Finish. Time. Time.
Fame. II. M. S. II. J/. S. ll. .If. S. II. M. S.

Albatross 11 35 00 4 55 13 5 20 13

Clytie 11 35 00 4 33 40 4 58 40

Louise 11 35 00 Not timed.

FIRST CLASS SLOOPS.

Grniiie II 35 00 4 16 15 4 41 15 4 41 15

Fanny 1135 00 4 24 12 4 49 12 4 47 06

SECOXD CLASS SLOOPS.

Eclipse 11 35 00 4 32 10 4 57 10

Onva 11 33 57 4 39 45 5 05 48 5 05 4S

Valkyr 11 35 00 4 40 57 5 14 57

*uten 11 35 00 4 41 15 5 OtJ 15

THIRD CLASS SL00P3.

w»ve a 32 42 4 05 17 4 32 35

Schemer 11 33 22 4 05 44 4 32 22

Volante 11 33 22 4 24 09 4 50 47

FOURTH CLASS SLoOFS.

Gael 11 22 30 3 20 50 3 43 20

Amazon 1135 00 3 3140 3 56 40

««en 11 35 00 3 36 20 4 01 20

The winners are the Clytie, Eclipse, Sehemer, Gael and
the Gracie. A protest was filed against the Gracie for car-
rying a balloon jib contrary to rules. A feature was the
close contest between the well known Wave and Schemer,
for under a fresh breeze the Wave crossed the finish line 27
seconds in advance of the other, but the elapsed time put
the Schemer at the front by 13 seconds.

THE GUN.

Amendments to the Game Laws. — The Secretary of the
California State Sportsman's Association has had printed
the proposed amendments to section 628 of the Penal Code,
which will be enclosed to the Supervisors of every county
in the State. The amendments are designed to rectify an
oversight of the Legislature in failing to pass a law for the
protection of female deer and does, and reads as follows;

Section 1. Every person who shall, after the passage of
this ordinance, pursue, hunt, take, kill or destroy any female
deer or doe, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished by fine of not less than
$50, nor more than $300. or imprisonment in the County
•Jail for not less than thirty days, nor iaore than six months,
or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Sec. 2. Every deer in possession, exposed or offered for
sale shall show conclusive evidence of its sex, and proof of
failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be
prima facie evidence in any prosecution for a violation of
Section 1 of this ordinance, that such dter in possession,
exposed or offered for sale was a female deer or doe.

Sec. 3. Seetions 1 and 2 of the ordinance shall not have
the effect to repeal any of the provisions of Chapter 1, of
Title 15 of the Penal Code of the State of California, which
provisions were in force at the date of the passage of this
ordinance.

Yeet Questionable " Spoet." — Dove shooting is all the
go at this time, and everybody that owns or can borrow a
gun is out on some pass or other. The birds are very nu-
merous in some places, and bags of from 75 to 150 a day to
the gun have been made since the 1st. One party of four
young men went up beyond Folsom on Sunday and killed
380 birds, which rotted in their pockets and had to be thrown
away. We hear of other parties killing quite as many, and
do not doubt it, as one may shoot from daylight till dark on
a good dove pass, almost without cessation. On both Sat-
urday and Sunday last there were not less than seventy-five
men and boys banging away at the birds along the roads
and in the grain fields between this city and Alder Creek.
A desire to hunt is very natural and proper, but the exertion
that some make to kill game they cannot use, is certainly
reprehensible. It is about equivalent to granting a stranger
the privilege of picking a hatful of fruit from your orchard
and then for him to cut down the tree or scatter its load
upon the ground to decay. Or for the traveler — after hav-
ing slaked his thirst — *o empty the well and turn the water
to waste. One of these days this class of shooters will be
compelled to hant sparrows, if at all, for they will have
nothing else to kill. We trust they may live long enough to
realize how senseless, to use a mild term, had been their
course.

"Mr. Peter Reid, of Pauquier county, says that a few
days ago as he was talking to a friend, he noticed a little
snake, about a foot long, and before killing it he turned it
over with the muzzle of his gun. To his surprise the snake
ran up tae gun-barrel, and he could not get it to come out,
so he let it remain. As he was going home he saw a hawk
flying overhead and raised his gun and fired at it. The
hawk was not hurt, but seeing the snake in the air, started
toward it and caught it on the fly. Mr. Peter Keid is :i
brother of a magistrate and a church member." The above,
taken from a Yirginia City paper, suggests the inquiry as to
whether Sam Davis, Esq., is not on a visit to his former
haunts. The story is well worthy of his imaginative pen.

A Funny Pointer's Joke. — The dog had pointe d at
snakes without ever once making a mistake for three years,
when one day last September he accompanied his master on
a walk through a particularly stony field, where snakes were
known to be plentiful. Suddenly the dog, who was walking
just in front of the huntsman, stopped and pointed so
earnestly that it was evident he had almost stepped on a
snake. The huntsman sprang back with immense celerity —
for he was a very nervous man — and in so doing tripped and
fell with a tremendous crash. The dog, merely glancing
around to see what was the matter, resumed his point until
his master had picked himself up, calmed his mind, and
resolved -to kill the snake. Advancing with that direful
purpose, he discovered, not a snake, but a cast-off snake's
skin at which the dog had pointed. The moment the man
discovered the trick the dog threw himself on his back,
rolled over and over in an uncontrollable fit of laughter,
and finally sitting down on his haunches, laughed till the
tears rolled down his cheeks. He knew a snake's skin from
a live snake perfectly well, and his purpose in pointing at
the snake was simply to give his master a good fright.

The picturesque mountain peak above Santa Rosa is a
favorite haunt of the grizzly, and in their incursions from
St. Helena into Knight's Valley they have played such
havoc with the lambs and sheep, that the ranchmen have
organized a regular hunt for pelts and bears' grease.

From the Photographic yews we leain that M. JMarey pre-
sented recently to the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris,
some pictures of birds on the wing, secured in the camera
with an exposure, it is said, of 1-700 of a second. Mr. Muy-
bridge's "Animals in Motion" includes birds on the wing,
and he shows, what we believe has never before been de-
picted, a bird in the air with its wings below its body. We
have not seen M. Marey's apparatus, but it is cleverly con-
structed like a rifle, so as to be capable of being raised to
the eye to take aim and expose. It is on the principle of
M. Janssen's revolver, which makes a series of rapid expos-
ures one after the other, and with this M. Marey is able to
secure the bird in various positions. A chronograph regu-
lates the periods of exposure, which may be as brief as 1-
1,500 of a second. M. Marey proposes to combine a series
of the photographs thus taken, after the manner of Muv-
bridge, and in this way to analyze a bird's movements and
demonstrate it in motion, as the American photographer has
done with his galloping horse.

Messrs. Robert Liddle, J. M. Bassford and F. J. Bassford,
in two hours' shooting, near Vacaville, on Saturday last and
part of the succeeding day, succeeded in bagging 232 doves.

The Cosmopolitan Club will indulge in pigeon-shooting,
at San Bruno, on Sunday next.

J. D. Lucas, of St. Louis, Missouri, and who is a crack
wing shot, is on a visit to this city.

H. A. Hahn and J. F. Simms, in hunting at Pleasanton,
Sunday last, found doves very scarce.

THE RIFLE.

SNAP SHOOTING AT MONTEREY.

A number of gentlemen, who spend their Saturdays and
Sundays at Hotel Del Monte, have taken up snap shooting
with 22-caliber rifles, and under the direction and encour-
agement of Col. Fletcher are making rapid progress in the
art of hitting. Carey Friedlander, Austin Tubbs, Alfred
Tubbs, Will Tubbs, Capt. K. C. Hooker, Dick Hammond,
Major Hammond, J. W. Brown, and others are among the
number, with the greatest amount of enthusiasm centered in
Friedlander, Austin Tubbs, Hammond and Brown. More
than fifty per cent, of hits have been attained, and all the
gentlemen are infatuated with the facility of aim which the
practice gives them. Pistol practice also is in favor, and
any of the gentlemen named would be dangerous antagonists
to open fire on with the revolver. Numbers of the ladies
also find pleasant recreation in both rifle and revolver prac-
tice, and healthful, invigorating exercise combined with it.
As we propose to make snap shooting a feature of this paper,
we again invite correspondence on the subject from gentle-
men who are interested in it.

THE HUNT.

Frank Cooper killed- a large panther or California lion in
Bear Valley, Mariposa county, about a week since. Cooper
had gODe out one morning on a hunt, taking a valuable
hunting dog with him. The lion jumped from the limb of
a tree onto the dog's back, and after a short tussel with the
canine demolished him. Cooper then killed the Hon with a
shot from his rifle. The beast measured nine feet and a
half from the nose to the tip of its tail. The skin is of a
light-brown color.

Anothbe Paxthee Stobt. — Last week we made note of
the fact that Henry Meckel passed three panthers — or Cali-
fornia lions — on Rush Creek, and that the animals seemed
quite tame and made no attempt to get out of the way.
The following regarding one of this species of animals is
certainly a most remarkable occurrence and is vouched for
by Supervisor F. Bates, an authority which no one will
doubt: Recently in the vicinity of Minersville, Trinity
county, California, some neighboring Chinese called at the
cabin of Jonathan Smith and wanted to borrow a rifle to
shoot a dog, which they said had been killing their chick-
ens. Mr. Smith had no gun, and so informed them. Next
day the Chinese again visited. Smith's cabin and wanted
him to "come quick; look see, dog eatee chickee !" Mr,
Smith went with them and to his surprise found a large
panther in the brush devouring a chicken and which refused
to leave its dainty meal. Smith grabbed the panther by the
tail and wanted the Chinamen to hit it ever the head with a
shovel, but they either did not understand or were too cow-
ardly to tackle the beast. Mr. Smith let go his tail-hold
with one hand, still gripping firmly with the other, stooped
and picked up a rock with which he succeeded in breaking
the animal's back. It was a daring deed and one which de-
serves to go on record. The apparent harmlessness of the
panthers at this time is accounted for on the supposition
that the animals are nearly starved. — Trinity Journal.

SOMETHING ALWAYS HAPPEVED.

I recently met an old friend, and we were relating bygone
reminiscences to each other, when he said:

"Did I ever tell you my snake story ?"

-No."

"Well, then, I will tell it now. You are aware that I am
a great sufferer from asthma, and to obtain relief from it I
have been everywhere that I was advised to go, except to
heaven. Amongst other places, the lower part of the State
of Georgia, out in the 'pine country', was recommended to
me, so thither I went. I always kept a few hounds about
me, and at that time had a bitch, and two puppies, about
twelve months old, that were beauties. My new neighbors
praised their looks, and said: 'Maybe you can kill three
old bucks that have been in this section for twenty years,
have been run at least ten thousand times, but something
always happens to facilitate their escape.'

"After much boasting of the good qualities of my dogs
and my prowess as a hunter, and a promise to furnish them
some venison from the aforesaid bncKs, I decided to try my
luck the first leisure moment. This occurred in a short
time, and I found a good trail, jumping my deer in a short
time. Putting spurs to my horse, I made for a stand, but
in crossing a flat my horse stepped in an old stump hole and
threw me about loity feet. This was 'something always
happened,' number one.

"However, I had found exactly where they ran, and said
to tx. y self, I would be sure of them next time. I did not
wait long for the next trial, just long enough for them to
come back, when I started after them again. I put the dogs
in at the same place, and they soon struck the trail, while I
made for the stand, a few minutes after reaching which, the
dogs passed me, but no deer. Upon examining the trail, I
discovered the deer had slipped out as soon as they beard
the dogs. 'Something always happened,' number two.

"It was a week before I got the chauce to go again. I
determined to put the dogs in. say not a word, and skip out
for the stand. There was a little gall berry flat, near the
middle of which the path run, and close by this path was
a high bunch, near to a clay root. I got there in a hurry,
jumped into the gall berries, and squatted. Listening in-
tently, I thought I heard the hounds, and parting the gall
berry bushes, I looked steadily up the path. As I did so. I
felt something move under me, but thought it the movement
of the bushes. About this time I heard the dogs, and saw
the deer coming down the path. I got my gun all ready,
and moved cautiously forward, when I felt a peculiar and
unmistakable movement under me, and shouting: 'Snakes,
by thunder !' I leaped out. I looked over my shoulder as
I went, and Mr. B., as I hope for heaven, I had been sitting
upon a half bushel of the largest rattlesnakes in the state."
"Well, how about the deer?"

"The deer I Oh, yes. Well, as soon as I could hold my
gun on that pile of snakes, I emptied both barrels into it.
and left, having' come to the conclusion that 'sombthin ■
always happened,* and I never went back after the
any more."— [C. A. B. in the American Field.

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SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1882

THE RACE TRACK AT MONTEREY.

When the Hotel Del Monte was built at Monte-
rey, it was officially promulgated that a race course
was to be one of the improvements. This was
welcome intelligence, not merely to the devotees
of the turf, as the people who frequent a Summer
resort are more especially interested in the sport
than those who have a more intimate connection
with it.

There never was a finer natural location than is
in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The
plateau, which extends from the northern front of
the house, is admirably adapted for a course of a
mile in circuit. In fact, the course could be made
to rival that in Goodwood Park, and the famous
ducal grounds are not a whit more attractive than
those at Monterey can be made for racing.

The characteristics of an English course could
be preserved, and, in place of the stereotyped
American track, with the brown surface of plowed
and harrowed earth, there could be a variety of
courses. One by the side of the creek, which has
worn a channel deep below the general lay of the
ground, the banks umbrageous with shrubbery,
and decked with a wealth of flowers such as South-
ern California can only show, would be just the
thing for a two-year-old course. Straight running
for three-quarters of a mile, with just enough of it
hidden to add to the excitement when the sprinters
were in sight. Then, afar off on the eastern side,
there could be a Cup course marked, the horses
vanishing from view under the pine and cypress
trees, coming into sight in the vistas between the
oaks, hidden for a time among the manzanitas,
and then rushing into the stretch, and ending the
race in plain sight of veranda and balcony.

There is a park-like picture in the foreground of
the Hotel Del Monte. Lawns and parterres in the
immediate vicinity of the house, wildness and re-
pose only a short distance beyond. With training
grounds such as could be marked out there, the
morning gallops would be actually more interest-
ing than the races of the evening. There would
be flitting pictures in the early dawn which would
entice the laziest from the couch. Even those
who think that the night was made for something
besides sleep would be compelled to await the
morning gallops before retiring, and there would
be an eager assemblage looking at the exhilarating
brushes.

The grandest training ground in the world could
be made on the plain which extends from the lawn in
front of the hotel, between the creek which is on
the west and the rivulet on the east. It could be
marked into different courses, and without much
outlay there could always be turf to gallop upon.
And yet there is a question whether turf or har-
rowed ground is the best for horses to work over.
The green, elastic turf compels the belief that it
must be the best, and the differences of opinion
will gain a score of supporters, but there are good
reasons why the harrowed earth should not be so
severe as the harder sod, and, with all due defer-
ence to the original ideas, we must give our prefer-
ence for the disintegrated soil. Cut down to a
depth which takes the jar off from the limbs, there
is the least chance for concussion, and the only
argument in favor of the other is that there is less
sinking, and, consequently, less strain on the
tendons. This can be obviated by harrowing to a

less depth, and, with the requirements, of a better
foothold, there can be little question of the bene-
fits following. In either case, there can be courses
made at Monterey which will meet the fancies of
all parties, and either turf or track made suitable.
But the whole cannot be bettered, and whether
there is ground or turf to gallop over, there is a
certainty that either will be good. Still more sure
it is that there is not a place from Maine to Oregon
which shows better facilities for a race course than
Monterey, and the carrying out of the idea to build
one there will conduce to the attractions. There
is a grand chance in any event. The location
could not be excelled. So far, the natural ad-
vantages have been improved, and with a race
course such as will be built whenever it is de-
termined to construct it, it will be the attraction
of this famous watering place.

THE STATE'S FAIRS.

The annual State and County Fairs which flour-
ish so well in California are institutions modelled
on the best features of the European and Eastern
holiday gatherings, and are yet something entirely
different from any gatherings for profit and pleas-
ure that take place at stated periods in the older
settled parts of the world. In England the old
fairs are rapidly dying out, their places being
filled by the grand expositions constantly taking
place, and the great metropolitan and provincial
cattle shows. The old English fair was either a
horse fair, or a sheep fair, or a cattle fair, or a cheese
fair, or an onion fair, or a miserable collection of
gypsey wagons, roundabouts, /' Old Aunt Sally,"
and all the other games by which the sharpers de-
pleted the yokels' pockets of the spare cash earned
at harvesting. One of the great horse fairs was
held at Barnett, near London, and usually gath-
ered together from eight to ten thousand head of
horses of all grades, from the lordly Clydesdale
and Shire horses to the miserable Shetland and
Welsh ponies, not eleven hands high. The great
sheep fair was held at Arnham, near Salisbury,
and there it was no uncommon ;;ight to see well
filled sheep pens covering in all, not less than one
hundred acres of ground. These fairs were not
so much for exhibition and competition as for sale
and exchange of cattle, sheep and other farm
produce. They were not enlivened by horse races
or athletic games, unless the impromptu trials of
skill between rival herders can be dignified with
the name of sport. The boxing and wrestling
booths, run by some enterprising pugilist, afforded
the people all the fun they wanted, and it was by
putting on the gloves against all comers at county
fairs that Jem Mace gained the skill and endurance
that made him the foremost boxer in the world.
Bartering all day and drinking all night were the
rigidly adhered to programmes of English country
fairs. It is a good job that they are things of the
past. On the continent of Europe, the lace fairs,
the glove fairs, the servants' hiring fairs, were all,
as their names imply, gatherings for specific busi-
ness, and not for sport or competitive exhibi-
tion. Here in California is where the county
fairs flourish above all other places. The homes
of the farmers are far apart, and the interchange
of social pleasures consequently difficult. At the
county fairs, people who have not seen each other
for months meet and talk upon the subjects
nearest to the farme-'s heart. There they engage
in friendly rivalry as to whose cattle, or sheep, or
horses, or crops are the best, and there they learn
much that is of great value in their business.
There they see the newest inventions in labor-
saving machinery, and keep level with the invent-
ive genius of the entire world. Better than all
this, they and their families have a pleasant period
of rest and recreation. The horse races amuse
and instruct the farmer, while his wife and daugh-
ters find pleasure in the pavilion, inspecting the
handiwork of their friends and neighbors. The
California county fair is an epitome of all that is
purest and best in the lives of the people, and is
ihe most admirable institution for business recrea-
tion and instruction that this country has ever seen.
It is the direct result of the needs of the people,

and so well it fills those needs that we question if
it will ever be superseded. It will enlarge and
improve and extend its influence for good as the
State becomes more thickly settled, and will ever
be found in the van of popular thought and
knowledge.

THE CLOSING OF ENTRIES.

The first of August is not far off, and those who
have horses to engage must soon make up their
minds where they will place them. The trouble
will be in the great number of classes to select
among, where the trotters are to be provided for,
and in the numerous stakes for the youngsters,
racers and trotters, there can be little difficulty in
finding a suitable place. It is rather a difficult
thing at times to tell where the best places are,
and whenever there is likely to be a bother on this
score, our advice will be to stick them in every
place there is an opening. The most acute turf-
men are apt to make mistakes in selecting the
classes for their horses to figure in, and it is nearly
certain that those which are thought to be the
hardest places prove the easier. It is not very
rare for the slower classes to turn out faster than
the others which are marked by several seconds
difference, and the " 2:40 " to be filled by a gang
which could more easily win in the races gauged
by a dozen seconds of increased speed. Not
unfrequently the " three-minute " proves a rare
exhibition of speed, and the "2:30" about the
slowest on the bill. Under all of these considera-
tions, it appears to be the safest plan to make as
many entries as there are places to engage, and to
give every Fair in the circuit a trial. In the Cali-
fornia programmes there are a variety of purses
and classes. Racing, trotting and pacing are all
provided for, and it must be rather bad luck if
expenses cannot be got out of the trip. There is
one thing which all will acknowledge, that there
is no chance to win if entries are not made, and
therefore the first step towards success is to make
engagements.

"DISTANCE WAITED.''

As will be seen from the query in another col-
umn, there is a question concerning the meaning
of one of the rules in the Code of the Pacific Coast
Blood-Horse Association. There can not be a
doubt, however, as the waiving of distance in a
final heat means that the distance-flag has no part
to play in the last heat of a race. The wisdom of
that provision will be evident when the question is
given a little consideration. There can be nothing
gained by the horse which distances the others in
a final heat, excepting that there might be money
depending upon it which he would not get under
the present rule; and often it would deprive a horse
of the benefits which should follow a meritorious
performance. The case cited presents a forcible
illustration of the justness of the rule. " B" makes
a valiant struggle to win, and scores the first heat
to his credit, and then runs second to "A," which
wins the next. It might be that " C " had never
made an effort in the first and second heats, com-
ing in with the ease which the extra number of
yards afford.

From the comparative freshness which this gives
him he is able to push "A" fast enough to " shut
out" the winner of one heat and the " runner up"
in another, and under the old schedule this would
give him a better place. It would be equally as
defensible to have a distance in a dash race as in
the final heat of a repeating race, and if there is
any difference it would be iu favor of making it the
former. According to the Eastern rules, "C"
could not have started in a third heat under the
same circumstances, and would have been seat to
the stable, leaving "A" and " B " to continue the
race by themselves. This is even more effective
than the waiving of distance in a final heat, inas-
much as there is a chance for "C" to win the
race when he has the opportunity to contend in
a third heat.

We write this explanatory of the justice of the
rule, as there cannot be a question under it of
" B " being entitled to the second money.

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The summary sent is defective, as the placing in
the last heat should have been, "A, 1; C, 2; B,
3." This does not make any difference, how-
ever, as there cannot be " dist." in such a situa-
tion.

LEAYE THE SMALL ONES.

It is by no means sportsmanlike to fill a creel
with fingerlings simply to " make count," but
neither is it a rare thing for even experienced
anglers to do. In fact, "old hands" are not
much better than new ones in this respect. A
man likes to come from a stream and catch 100
to 150 fish — or say he did — rather than to say he
only caught half a dozen. Even if he brings back
the fingerlings he can call them " pan fish," and
eke out with them the camp fare, whatever it may
be.

But if the true sportsman is sincere in his be-
lief, he will throw back into the stream all the
small unfortunates he may hook, leaving them to
grow up, mayhap, for others. It takes courage to
do this, of course, especially when several men
are at a stream together, and comparative counts
are made at the evening camp fire. Bat if, when
men start out in company, they will agree among
themselves to " bar " all below a certain specified
size, there will be no inducement to basket the
little fellows that ought to be allowed to attain
size sufficient to give sport to some one.

There are streams which have become entirely
depopulated by the conscienceless fishing they have
undergone. If anglers will only keep the fish that
are of respectable size, and return to freedom those
they take which are too small for sport, the stream
will furnish amusement for others in time to come.
We have no patience with the man who will talk
wisely of laws to preserve the fish, and make a
boast at the same time of having caught'from 150
to 300 fish a day in a brook, for it is evident the
quarter and half pounders are rare in such cases.
A little forbearance on the part of individual an-
glers will help the whole fraternity. If these
words serve to remind only a few, they will have
served a purpose.

OCR HUNTING GROUNDS.

As regards facilities for wild fowl shooting, the
city of San Francisco is happily located. Both
north and south from it extend wide expanses of
marsh land, intersected in every direction by navi-
gable creeks and sloughs. On both sides of the
bay for thirty-five or forty miles south are marshes
from one to two miles wide, where there is not a
siugle habitation of any sort and where the land is
as wild as if there was no city of two or three
hundred thousand inhabitants within hundreds of
miles. On the inner edge of the marsh on this
side of the bay a railroad passes, and on the op-
posite shore two lines of rail give opportunity for
the sportsmen to come and go readily.

In the midst of these marshes are streams and
ponds where the aquatic birds swarm in their sea-
son. "When the tide runs out these Birds follow
the water down and are way out a mile or more
from the edge of the marsh, on the edge of the
mud. When the "flights" begin, numerous flocks
fly overland, and then the sport begins.

Then, going north, the great Petaluma and So-
noma marshes present good fields, though game is
not now as abundant there as formerly,

But passing through Carquinez Straits, one comes
to the great Suisun bay and marshes and to the
tule islands, where is a sportsman's paradise.

The Suisun marsh is a salt one, but the ponds
are fresh in winter. Through the waters of this
marsh a railroad passes, with but one small sta-
tion— Teal — and that for sportsmen alone. There
is not a better place in the country for shooting,
but this is preserved.

The Montezuma marshes, with the long Monte-
zuma creek passing through them from Suisun bay
into the Sacramento river, are also good sporting
grounds, but they are little u-sed because there is
no way to get at them except by boat, and there
are no hotels to stop at.

Then comes Sherman Island, an immense tract
of land abounding in ponds, and half flooded, thn
tules forming shelter for millions of wild foul iu the
season. Bouldin Island, Brannan Island, Union
Is-land, and dozens more to be named, all are good
places for shooting. Mayberry Slough, Potato
Slough, Iron Horse Slough, and fifty more, make
good places to resort for wild fowl shooting.

When it is remembered that all these grounds
are within one to two and a half hours' travel from
the city, it will be seen that San Francisco is well
situated for lovers of the gun.

Of course the nearer places are soon "laid waste"
by hunters who have a Sunday's trip every week
during the season. The better places "up river"
are to an extent preserved, but there are such
ranges of marsh and tule land where very little
shooting is done, all within a radius of say 50
miles of San Francisco. Sportsmen here have no
cause of complaint that there is not territory
enough, for the marshes are extensive and wide-
spread, and as a general thing, during winter, all
of them bear more or less game.

CORRESPONDENTS OF THE BREEDER AND
SPORTSMAN.

There is not a particle of necessity for calling at-
tention editorially to the correspondents of this
paper, otherwise than to present our acknowledg-
ments for their valued contributions, as the most
stolid can scarcely fail to give them a careful peru-
sal. We claim with the fullest confidence in
establishing the position, that there never was a
paper devoted to the same pursuits which could
show a more brilliant array. And when we take
this ground, it is also with the fullest knowledge
that this class of journals has always been favored
in respect to contributors.

From the da3'S when the Spirit of the Times first
made its appearauce, over fifty years ago, until the
present, the turf, breeding, shooting, fishing, and
other kindred topics have brought out a succession
of powerful writers, and the galaxy which gave such
a cordial support to the " Tall Son of York" has had
successors well worthy of wearing the mantles of the
pioneers in this branch of American literature.
It mav be that only a few now remember the
"Old Spirit Guard," or, at least, those which first
came to the support of that paper. "Observer,"
"An Old Turfman," "N., of Arkansas," "Egus,"
"A Young Turfman." a host of others of equal
celebrity, gave a tone to this species of writing
which has fortunately been retained. It would be
difficult to find a more vigorous style, happier
powers of description, keener humor, and a better
argumentative display than the "old-timers" pre-
sented, and this has been the standard accepted
by those of later days.

The three numbers of this paper now published
present the most conclusive testimony that there is
no falling off, and we may be permitted to say that
those who have favored the Breeder and Sportsman
will rank with the best of any period. Strong as
was our faith from before the start that this would
be one of the most valued departments of the
paper, the result has exceeded our most sanguine
expectations. It would take pages to pass upon
their merits, and, as we have heretofore written,
there is not a single contributor who will fail to
attract the attention of our readers.

THE HAPPY HCNTING GROUNDS.

The Pacific Coast is surely the hunter's para-
dise. In the long stretch of shore line, the valleys
covering an area equal to a European kingdom,
and, above all, the mountains and the canons be-
tween them, there are opportunities such as no
other country presents. Some of our friends are
now camping in Lake County, and there are a
constant succession of eventful days and repose at
night which is denied to the denizens of the city.
There are pleasant interludes to the pursuit of
game, and the mountain streams afford libations
of pure water, but, according to a correspondent,
it presents the best effects when mixed ever so
little, however, with double-distilled. All of the
campers are enthusiastic over the climate of that

Much as one would like to share iu the delights of
camp life, we are very partial to the cooler air
region, and express a condolence for those who
have to endure the fugs and trade-winds of the Bay.
which is met on our diurnal transit on the ferry
boat. The hunting must be a deferred pleasure,
and the kind invitations we will be forced to de-
cline. There are hopes, however, for the future,
and 1883 may be more propitious.

HORSES IN TRAINING.

There are probably double the number of trot-
ting horses iu training in California over what
there were two years ago. There are so maDy at
work on private tracks that the fact is only appar-
ent to those who are familiar with the changes
which have been made in the last few years. From
the letters which have already appeared it is evi-
dent that there are lively times on the public tracks,
and that as a rule the horses are doing well. To
those who have paid much attention to the train-
ing of trotters it is palpable that casualties are not
nearly so frequent. Trainers have acquired more
skill, and the bootmaker has had a good deal to do
with the immunity from injury. Then there have
been changes in shoeing, though to note even the
most prominent will require columns. To give
anything like a fair account of the progress which
has been made in the past decade will occupy a
great deal of space. This space can be well
afforded, and after the very busy season is over
our readers shall have no reason to complain of
any lack.

MARKET REPORT.

We are pleased to present such complete reports
of the market. These are prepared expressly for
the Breeder and Sportsman by a gentleman who
has unusual opportunities for making them perfect,
not a single sale of any magnitude with which he
is not acquainted. There is not a point of infor-
mation wanting, and the column must be appreci-
ated by a large majority of our readers.

ACBOSII3.

COLUMBIA TO HER HEROES.

Dauntless they died where the ice King dwells;
Eternal the fame their Valor won;
Loudly my song of sorrow swells,
Over the graves of my daring sons:
Nations and kings may fade away —
Glory like theirs cannot decay.
♦

THE BULL'S HEAD BREAKFAST.

Last Sunday at San Kafael that jovial organization
known as the Bull's Head Club of San Francisco, gave
their regular monthly feast. To give the names of all who
were present would simply be to give the names of all the
prime good fellows in San Francisco who were honored
with invitations and could spare the time for a day's er-
joyment. Colonel William P. Barnes presided over the
festivities, while Senator T. McCarty fairly outvied himself,
and added an extra lustre to his already brilliant reputation
by the mannerjin which he presided over the culinary de-
partment. "William T. Coleman was there, beaming smiles
and genial nature on all, and especially devoting himself to
explaining the mysteries of a Bull's Head feast to a number
of Eastern tourists who were his guests. The grave and
dignified Mr. Cheeseborough filled the responsible post of
head waiter with considerable eclat, and literally brought
down the house by the manner in which he handed refresh-
ments to the hungry guests. It was a blending of anxiety
to please, a desire to live up to the light of his exalted
office, and a good-natured attempt to nil six orders at once,
to which the pen of a Dickens or tbe pencil of Dore are
alone competent to do justice. Frank Murphy, the genial
Secretary of the Club, was, of course, on hand, and per-
formed the arduous duties of his office with his usual
aplomb. The piece de resistance was a bull's head, cooked
in its natural covering, and baked in a trench dug iu the
ground, in the old fashion first introduced into America by
the Spanish brovos who accompanied Cortez on his swash-
buckler expedition against the Incas. Good eating deserves
good drinking, and as soon as the cloth was removed.
Colonel Barnes announced that the literary exerefses of the
day were in order. Then the jinks commenced. Senator
McCartv told a story, and so did William T. Coleman, and
Colonel Barnes, and nearly all of the other gentlemen pres-
ent. To pay dne houor to the day, all the stories were of a
deeply moral character, and highly edified the listeners.
The punch circulated freely. As Senator McCarty put it,
" the cup was tilled to overflowing, and even the saucer had
as much as it could hold." There was no singing, as sing-
ing seldom gots well after a hearty meal. The pleasures of
the day may be summed up by saying that it was the hap-
piest, jolliest, nicest time the Bull's Head Club ever had,
and if auy one fancies that the Bull's Head Club does nol
know how to make the timo pass pleasantly, he don'i
enough to wear a solemn face at a funeral. That's all.

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July 15,

THE KENNEL.

FIXTURES.

National American Kennel Club's trials on quails, Grand
Junction, Tenn., December 4. D. Bryson, Mempbis, Tenn.
secretary.

Louisiana Field Trials near New Orleans, La., beginning
Dec. 11, under the management of tbe New Orleans Gun
Club.

Bench Shows. — "Western Pennsylvania Society's English
Setter Bench Show Derby, Pittsburgh, Pa., for English set-
ter puppies whelped on "or after Marcb 1, 1882. Entries
closed December 1, 1882. I. B. Stay ton, Allegheny City,
Pa., secretary.

Field Teiaxs. — National American Eennel Club's trials on
prairie chickens, Fairmont, Minn., September 4. Entries
to American Field Derby closed July -1; to All-Age Stake,
September 4. Joseph H. Dew, Columbia, Tenn., special
secretary for these trials.

Gilroy Eod and Gun Club's trials on quails, near Gilroy,
Cal., October 28. Open to dogs owned in California, Ore-
gon, Nevada and Arizona. E. Leavesley, secretary, Gilroy,
Cal

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High
Point, N. C, November 17. Entries to Derby close July 1;
to All-Age and Members' Stake, November 1. Fred. N.
Hall, secretary, P. O. Bos 884, New York.

JUDGING BY MEASUBE.
Editoe Bkeedee and Sportsman : I noticed in yonr last
issue a communication from a gentleman who desired the
adoption of a regular system of measuring prize dogs, for
tbe purpose of creating a reliable standard for the determin-
ation of excellence on the show bench. I think the plan is
a good one in many respects, but is open to tbe objection
that it is liable to result in the adoption of an arbitrary and
fictitious standard, which cannot possibly provide for tbe
due consideration of some of the most important points of
excellence in a dog. The principal of these points is what
is often termed by fanciers "quality," and can only be
defined by the French expression, " the tout ensemble."

The nearest definition in English that occurs to me is
"general appearance." and as every fancier knows the gen-
eral appearance of tbe animal is the strongest point in its
favor or against It. A dog may measure exactly what the best
authorities agree is the correct amount in every part of its
body, it may have exactly the right shade of color and the
proper length of coat, and yet its general appearance may
be wretched. In a human being this general appearance is
called bearing, and if a man or woman's bearing or carriage
is good, it covers up a multitude of bad points. The points
which go to make up perfect bearing or general appearance
are so minute, and undefinable, that it is impossible to in-
troduce them into any schedule of excellence. Like the elec-
tric current, tbe effects are seen and felt, but no one can
state exactly what they are. They fill the eye in an instant,
and while it is hard to find a man who can pick out the best
of twenty dogB by a separate examination, the merest tyro
can select with ease the finest looking when all the batch are
together. I have occupied the unfortunate position of judge
at bench shows several times, and like every other judge
have had my decisions soundly condemned.

When exhibitors have come to me to demand why Iplaeed
A.'s dog above B.'s, I have invariably asked them to exam-
ine both animals side by side and in a general way, without
regard to special points — of course presuming that neither
dog had any serious blemish. The result has always been
that the exhibitors, upon such inspection, became satisfied
with the judgment, unless, as in one or two cases, they
were so blinded by prejudice as to be unable to find even
the approach to excellence in any dog except their own.
"Quality," as I first called it, is the most apparent and at
tbe same time the most indescribable of all things. It sways
the opinions of all judges largely, and, as I believe, cor-
rectly, and is apparent alike to the expert and the uniniti-
ated. Dog judgment is not and can never be an exact
science, and any attempt to make it one will result in a fail-
ure.

The distribution of awards at a dog show calls for exactly
the same qualifications as the awarding of prizes for an ex-
hibition of pictures, and has exactly the same results. Be-
fore awards are made, the judges are honest, expert gentle-
men, and every one expresses himself as willing to accept
their decision as final. After the awards, the judges are
accused of dishonesty or incompetency, simply because the
decisions they made did not satisfy the expectations of all
the exhibitors. Nothing would please judges better than to
have an arbitrary scale by which they could judge and of
which the result? would admit of positive demonstration;
but all judges know that this is impossible for the reason
above stated, and submit to the abuse showered upon them
as'a testimony to the ignorance of the abusers.

I met with a good instance of this in a bench show at San
Francisco last year. An estimable gentleman had a fiDe
looking St. Bernard dog, which he had entered as a New-
foundland. In passing through the show I noticed the
mistake, and though I was not the judge of that class, I took
the liberty to call the exhibitor's attention to the error.
After he had consulted several others, he became convinced
that he had classed his dog wrong, and that the animal he
had for months regarded as a Newfoundland was really a
St. Bernard. He was loth to confess his ignorance, but at
last had his dog, reclassed and put where it belonged, in
the St. Bernards. The judge passed over his dog when
awarding prizes, simply because there were better animals
present. One would imagine that the man who did not
even know the breed of his dog would accept the decision
in silence at least. This gentleman did not do that, aud
next day I heard him tell a circle of friends that the judge
of St. Bernards was a scoundrel or a fool for passing over
his dog.

He bragged of his knowledge and experienca of St. Ber-
nards, and abused the judges so badly that I ventured to
remind him that he had originally entered his dog as a
Newfoundland.

Turning on me a look full of aurprise, shame, hate and
indignation, he blurted out, "Oh, that's what I expected.

All you judges stand in with each other." .Having dis-
charged this shot he marched proudly away, leaving his
friends with the impression that he was a wonderful judge
of a dog, and that I was a perjured villain.

"When eh had cooled off I got him to compare his dog, side
by side, with the winner, and then he acknowledged that
the judge was right, and much to my surprise pointed out
several points of superiority in the other dog.

It is this opportunity for intelligent comparison of
"quality" that in my opinion makes bench shows valuable
in a town like San Francisco, where a majority of tbe people
speak of spaniels, setters, pointers and hounds as "hunting
do«s," and do not know the distinctioc between the various
breeds. Measurement is well enough in its way, but judg-
ing dogs, like judging pictures, has to be done by "the rule
oftbumb." Edwin.

GET UP DOG CLUBS.
It is a matter of surprise to eastern sportsmen who visit this
State that there are no dog clubs here, except the coursing
clubs, composed exclusively of lovers of the greyhound. There
is no better way to cany out any desired aim than organization
and co-operation, and those persons interested in the breed-
ing and training of any particular species of dogs will find
that individual effort, though good in its way, entails a
greater cost of time and money than any one man can afford.
It must be admitted by all candid sportsmen, that while Cal-
ifornians boast the possession of many superb specimens of
the canine race, the average of dogs in this State is very low.
For every thoroughbred dog owned in this State there are
twenty nondescript animals, whose ownsrs, for want of
knowledge, regard them as the most valuable. They are not
to blame for this ignorance, and should by no means be rid-
iculed. They have not had the opportunity to learn what
constitutes a first class dog, and readily accept the statement
of the person from whom they obtain their canine curios,
that they are thoroughbred. Again, the really good judges
of dogs here are not very plentiful, and many of them are
so prejudiced in favor of a certain class, or breed, as to be
unable to give an unbiassed opinion of the merits of other
and perhaps better strains of blood. A man who has any
article to sell is a bad adviser as to the merits of the differ-
ent kinds of that particular article, whatever it may be. Tbe
gentleman who breeds Laveracks thinks they are far the
best kind of setter, while the one who rears Llewellyns is
sure that the crossed dog is the superior of the more inbred
strain. The best way for gentlemen who take an especial
interest in any breed, to improve their stock, and at the
same time improve their knowledge of the breed, is to
form clubs, having for their object the improvement
of the breed and tbe dissemination of information
in regard to it. Say, for instance, that the setter
men — if such an expression may be used towards those
who are interested in that noble breed — form a club. A
small entrance fee could be charged and laid away for club
use. Monthly meetings could be held at which papers
might be read by members giving their views upon particu-
lar strains and the best way to rear and break them. At
stated periods the members of the club could engage their
dogs in a trial on quail, and judge for themselves how their
precept was backed up by practice. No expenditure of
money would be needed for these trials, for which a simple
medal, or diploma, would constitute the prize. When the
funds of the club justified such a procedure, the club could
import some extra fine specimen of the strain acknowledged
to be tbe best suited to the wants of its members, and place
it in tbe stud for the use of members, and as many out-
siders as might feel disposed to pay an agreed fee. Of
course the club would refuse the use of the dog to any
bitches not of a pure strain. This idea might be followed out
by the fox and deer-hound men, the pointer men, the spaniel
men, and so on to the very fanciers of the various toy breeds.

THE HEED,

BREEDING MERINO SHEEP.

From the Rocky Mountain Husbandman we take the fol-
lowing letter in regard to this important subject in the ranch,
as the proper condition of the fleece is a matter of serious
interest when placed on the market in competition with
other growths. It would be pleasant to have the opinion of
some of our sheep breeders on this matter:

Many breeders of thoroughbred Merino sheep insist upon
producing sheep that will yield wool containing the greatest
possible quality of oil or yolk, and they stoutly assert that
it is for the interest of wool-growers in the Territories to
breed of such sheep. Here in Montana we have all learned
that very greasy sheep cannot stand our winters; that not
only is there no warmth in oil or yolk, but that it is a
great source of weakness. As this oil or yolk has no com-
mercial value, the question arises where is the advantage of
greasy sheep ? The breeding of such sheep arose, and has
been perpetuated in the United States from a desire to palm
off upon the buyer or manufacturer this yolk or worthless
material for wool. Had our woolen manufacturers always
adopted the test of the scoured weight in buying wool, the
excess of oil or yolk would have been unknown even in Ver-
mont flocks. To such an extent have our manufacturers lost
from heavy shrinking wools that they are now almost uni-
versally adopting the clean or scoured found as a basis for
wool buying. Every well regulated woolen mill now keep*
an exact record of the shrinkage of all wools they purchase,
and upon thi6 record is based, to a full extent, the relative
of the wools of the country. The agent of one of the
leading cassimere mills of New England, writeB me as fol-
lows: "It is very important that the wool-growers of your
country understand that wool must be sold here at a price
based upon the scoured fleece. It is possible for wool-
growers to cultivate only the thick growth, and long stapled,
fine wool without the grease, as we have abundant evidence
in this country, and will instance among others the efforts
of Mr. Campbell, of Westminster, in this State, as being a
grower worthy of imitation. The Australian wool-growers,
who now produe more than four hundred million pounds
annually, are constantly improving wool in this respect,
and any one who follows the course of the market will see
that unwashed Australian is sold the present season freely
in Boston, from 40 to 47 cents per pound, showing that the
buyers do appreciate wool that is free from grease. To-day
we are buying beautiful stapled wool in this State (Vermont)
at from 15 to 23 cents unwashed, simply because it contains
so large a percent, of grease."

At the East the prejudice against greasy wool is rapidly
increasing. On a dull market it is always the last to sell,
and it is difficult now to obtain its actual value. Can we.
here in Montana, afford to grow such wool ? Shall we not
make greatev gains by breeding our flocks to Merinos, more
like those used bv the English colonies in Australia ?

THE FIRST COURSING CLUB.
The publication of certain articles in the Beeedee and
Spoetsman has given rise to an animated discussion among
the prominent members of San Francisco Coursing Clubs,
as to who was really the first to introduce the sport of
Coursing into America. So far as can be ascertained from
parole evidence, Dr. Sharkey and James Adams slipped a
pair of dogs for a course in this State as far back as 1856.
Subsequent to that, many lovers of the dog were wont to
take their animals up to John Scarlett's place, at Dublin,
or to Pacheco, Benicia, Newark and other convenient spots,
and give them a run after any game that turned up. These
affairs were entirely impromptu, and were not run according
to the rules of Coursing. In February, 1867, the Pi-
oneer Coursing Club was formed, and Mr. Clement Dixon
thereupon drew up from memory a very good set of
rules to govern the sport as nearly as he could recollect the
same as those in use in Great Britain. Those were the
first rules ever used in this State. He then sent to England
for a copy of the Waterloo rules, and in September, 1867,
the first regular coursing match ever held in America took
place on the plains of Santa Clara. The winner belonged
to James Adams, and Clem Dixon owned the "runner-up.'
A gentleman familiarly spoken of as Whiskey Kelly was the
judge, '±he. next match was held on December 30th, at
Pacheco, and was again won by Mr. Adams* dog, Mr.
Dixon owning tbe runner-up. This match was the first
reported at length in the daily papers of the State, and was
specially telegraphed to the Morning Call. It was also re-
ported in Bell's Life. This subject will furnish food for
future articles.

The second volume of the N. A. K. C. Stud Book is in
press, and will be issued at an early date. As previously
announced, the work is in the hands of Dr. N. Rowe ("Mo-
hawk"), Chicago, 111.

The setter breeders of America will regret to learn of the
death of the well known blue belton dog, Prince Taxis, by
Aldershot — Kate the II. Mr. Cooper writes: " Prince
Taxis died on June 12, of distemper, contracted at the West-
minster Kennel Club Show."

After the close of the National Trials, at Grand Junction,
Tenn., the Louisiana Field Trials will take place, beginning
December 11, near New Orleans, La., under the manage-
ment of tbe New Orleans Gun Club. The events will be the
New Orleans Gun Club Stakes, for a solid silver cup, open
only to members; the Opelousas Derby, for dogs whelped
en or after April 1, 1881; first prize, $150; second, $100;
third, $50; and the Free-for-All : first prize, $200; second,
$150; third, $75. The last two stakes are open to the world.
The entrance fee is $5, and mast be made on or before Dec.
10. The Secretary is Mr. J. K. Kenand, New Orleans.

THE CROSSES IN SWINE.

It has only been a few years, comparatively, since swine
of the improved breeds have been brought to this country in
any considerable numbers, and so far as crossing upon our
common stock is concerned, there was a hardy stock to build
upon, ana the upward grade has been ascended with becom-
ing Bpeed. The result of all this is, that an enormous
quantity of well-bred, shapely hogs are shipped forward
each winter; aud it is rare that any other than good ones
are seen in market, either East or West. This is a most de-
sirable state of things, and is quite sure to continue, because
the foundation, resting upon the old-time brood sow is not
yet run down to a low state of vitality by in-and-in breed-
ing.

The timber lots of the country are still prolific in the
hardy white oak sort, by crossing upon which the farmer of
ancient views may keep close to his first love. As we have
before taken occasion to say, for what is commonly under-
stood to be the rough-and-tumble life of the hog upon the
farm, kept for breeding feeding stock, a roomy grade sow, of
good quality is better than an inbred thoroughbred. She is
likely to .bring more pigs at a litter, and to suckle them
better.

But while care is needed to maintain a profitable feeding
stock, there is more critical care required that degeneracy in
vigor of constitution may not make too rapid progress ip
our herds. Hogs stand some in-and-in breeding, but it
should be borne in mind that this has been indulged in at
the fountain head, upon the other side of the water, and we
can hardly indulge in it here with any degree of safety.
What may be supposed to be out-crosses, probably contain
full as much consanguinity of blood as they do of that which
is distinct; hente too much care cannot be taken when
searching for new blood.

Breeders of the best of high-bred swine quite commonly
adopt a source of supply to which they adhere, and in this
way it is quite easy to drift into a stock that has been largely
inbred. There are so many advocates and apologists for
close breeding, that men resort to it mauy times against
their own judgmeut ; partly, perhaps, as a matter of con-
venience, having the stock at hand iu their own herds, and
partly because breeders are liable to become wedded to
their own stock, that which they themselves have bred and
reared. This, with swine, is dangerous practice, because
the ratio of increase is rapid ; aud while with cattle we ap-
proach the practicability of inbreeding very slowly, with
swine we have new opportunities every few mouths. In
fact, it requires the utmost vigilance to prevent the coupling
of animals close of kin.

Amateur breeders, not generally very deeply versed in the
art, are not competent to give due weight to the principles
necessary to be observed, hence venture to mix blood which
is not sufficiently distinct. It is much the wiser plan to
seek a new source of supply, so far as it is possible to do
this, even though it be remote. It has been so often proved
that new blood gives a new lease of life, as it were, impart-
ing vigor and a tendency to long life, that the benefits likely
to accrue will be ample remuneration for the necessary out-
lay of time and cash. — [National Live Stock Journal.

A. C. Dietz and family, accompanied by Capt. E. W.
Travers, are camping at the old camp ground near the High-
land Springs, Lake County, Cal. Al. Stilwell, of Oakland,
n tends joining them for a few days, for the purpose of a
deer hunt in the mountains.

1882

glic |3vccdcv and Sportsman.

FISH.

P. McShane is still enjoying himself at Independence
Lake.

Tom-cods are exceedingly plentifal in the bay at present.
The waters around Saucelito abound with them.

Wm. Battams has returned from his fishing trip to Weber
and Tahoe Lakes. He is enthusiastic in praise of them.

Archibald McKinley, agent Bank of British North Amer-
ica, left yesterday for a trout fishing trip to Weber Lake.

Santa Ana, Mill Creek, Plunge Creek, and many other of
the mountain streams of San Bernardino County, are said
to be good fishing grounds.

Seth Green, the noted fish culturist, tersely says: "There
is no simpler way to practice fish culture than on paper,
and it requires but a slight movement of the pen to convert
thousands into millions."

A party of gentlemen connected with the Central Pacific
Railroad, fishing in Lake Tahoe, near Tahoe City, on the 2d
and 3d instant, found the fish numerous. Nearly 300 were
taken, ranging from one to three and one-half pounds.

To become good anglers, the ladies are generally lacking
in one essential element, and that is patience. In England
and Scotland there are several very expert amateurs, among
them the Princess Louise, the Ladies Lennox, and the late
Countess of March. Our ladies are not much addicted to
the "gentle craft," but there are exceptions, and Mrs. John
Fifield, of Gait, who is on a visit to Boston, to the aston-
ishment of her friends, recently landed from the Merrimac,
in fine style, a gamey black bass of 2% pounds.

There is very good rock-cod fishing in the bay of San
Francisco at certain points. There are places along the
Angel Island shore, especially in Raccoon straits, where they
may be taken in abundance. The points of Hospital cove,
the tank, the quarry, Tiburon point, etc., all offer good
fishing grounds. If one can strike the reef off Point Blunt,
Angel Island, and get the right stage of tide very large rock-
cod may be taken. When fresh from their element, and
properly cooked, these fish are very good. Half dried and
poorly cooked they have no flavor.

A salmon was caught at Bay Point, Contra Costa county,
the other day, that weighed 1*87 pounds. This is supposed
to be the largest caught on the coast this season, and being
placed on exhibition attracted considerable attention from
the professional fishermen. This fish was caught in a net
in the usual way the Sacramento fish are taken. If these
fish would only take the hook, what a jolly chance for some
expert with an 8 ounce rod to distinguish himself, by going
up and heading off one of these big fellows. The 8 ounce
rod man always takes the biggest fish, if his stories are to
be believed, but this 187 pounds would give a split bamboo
. all the work it wanted. It will be well to remember this weight
for an expert fisherman can speak of having caught such
fish without having to go outside the record. Hereafter 187
pounds is the limit.

A gentleman recently from that resort, says that the fish-
ing at Lake Tahoe appears to be growing better day by day.
No one can recollect when the Tahoe trout were caught with
so little trouble as at present. One can scarcely drop a line
into the water without at once finding a trout at the sub-
merged end. The success is alike in trowling and still fish-
ing. It is no great feat for the merest novice to hook fifty
splendid trout during one afternoon. At Tallac the fish are
carted off by the wheelbarrowfal. It is doubtful whether
there is as good trout fishing in any other part of the United
States as at Lake Tahoe this season. — Yolo Mail.

The San Bernardino Index says: Prom the days of the
disciples in Gallilee to the present hour, there has been
found no human amusement so exhiliarating, so exciting,
and so restful to tired brains and bodies. Let those who
■will lay in the shade at fashionable summer watering places,
read yellow-backed literature during the day, and hop at
night to the soft strains of music; but if strength of body
and mind are desired, our advice is to hunt some purling
stream, where trout are idling and birds are singing, in the
deep woods or the placid waters of some inland lake, where
the black bass and pickerel will make such strikes that it
will send life and vigor to body, brain and mind. A man
who loves to fish and practices the art, never swindles, he
is never a defaulter, he is full of generosity, he loves his
home, he is patriotic, and as a rule has but one fault, and
that is, he will lie a little about the size of his catch. But
as everybody expects it, as Joe Jefferson would say, "It
don't count."

Oysters in Italy. — From the report of Consul Depuis,
the Italians would appear to have solved the problem of
how to obtain a cheap supply of native oysters. The most
extensive ground of all, and that from which most of the
oysters consumed in Southern Italy are obtained, is known
as the "Mare Piccolo," or little sea, near Taranto, at the
land's-end of the peninsula, familiarly known as the "heel
of the boot." An immense number is said to be reared
there, and the consumption of the produce of these beds
alone is estimated to average 7,000,000 to 8,000,000 an-
nually, the price being from 2s. Cd. to 5s. a hundred. The
system of cultivation appears to be as successful as it is
simple. From April to November bundles of brushwood are
submerged in the outer sea, and to these the spawn is found
to readily attach itself. They are afterwards raised, and
those on which the tiny oysters have settled are submerged
in the "Mare Piccolo," where in about two years they attain
their full size.

Send Some of Them Along. — From the Troy, N.Y., Times
we learn that during the past four weeks at least 200,000
young eels have been caaght at the State dam and forwarded
; to the Fish Commissioners of Michigan and Ohio to re-
plenish the streams and rivers of those States. Robert
Brodt, an uptown boatman, has annually captured and
shipped to- the Michigan Commissioners probably millions
of these tiny members of the finny tribe during the last five
years. This season Ohio applied for a supply for the first
time, and with Michigan has been so generously furnished
that orders have come from both States to stop further ship-
ments. Troy is called upon to provide eels for the waters
of Ohio and Michigan for the reason that the fish are re-
markably abundant about the dam, and such large ship-
ments can be made at a time that but a small percentage die
during the journey. Until the last few days the "catches"
have averaged fifteen quarts, or about 15,000 every morning.

A bundle of twigs from hickory trees is tied, and at night
set near the raceway. of the Green Island sawmill, a few
yards south of the dam. At daylight the branches are alive
with the squirming objects, which are quickly turned into a
box with a sieve bottom. Mr. Brodt stated that the yearly
demand made upon the Hudson at this point had reduced
the stock of eels wonderfully, and was slightly noticeable
during the past several days, when the number captured
fell off to five quarts at each "catch."

TROUT FISHING ON WEBER LAKE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Sib: Among the many
pleasant resorts of the Sierra Nevadas frequented by the
angler, Weber Lake holds a prominent place, and, to judge
from the accounts given by a party of disciples of the gentle
Izaak, who visited this charming spot during the recent
holidays, it is likely in the present season to retain if not
increase its reputation as a fisherman's Paradise. The party
above alluded to consisted of Ed. Davenport and Mrs. Dav-
enport, George Redding, Win. Hoelm, Frank Commins and
Leon D. Smith, all of whom left the city on the Overland
train of Saturday, the 1st instant, bound for Prosser Creek
Station, and though the train was bristling with fishing-rods
and dip-nets, and the smoking rooms of the sleeping cars
redolent of fishy stories — the narrators of the latter all being
bound for some one of the mountain lakes — this little band
of piscatorial adventurers were the only ones who cast their
lot on the pleasant pine-clad shores of Weber. Arriving at
Prosser Creek shortly after sunrise, a good breakfast.proved
a most satisfactory prelude to the twenty -five-mile drive
across the mountains. No better road, or prettier and more
varied scenery, is to be met with in the wide area of the
Sierras than that through which the route to Weber leads;
and this fact, coupled with the many novel incidents of a
mountain drive through bracing mountain air, fragrant with
the perfume of wild flowers and tamarack, all combined to
make the journey seem as short as a drive to the Cliff House.
The lake is situated in a plateau about 7,000 feet above sea
level, and is overlooked by some of the highest peaks of
the mountains, Weber Peak being the king pin, its summit
scoring some 9,400 feet. The last half mile or so of the
road leads along the side of a ravine, through which the out-
let from the basin rushes, in one place forming a beautiful
fall 150 feet high. On the northern shore of the lake (which
is not much more than a mile square) is situated the hotel,
and there a hearty welcome awaits all visitors at the hands
of the courteous host, Doctor Weber, who is assisted by his
equally attentive and hospitable nephew and his good lady.
Th.e fishing is superb. In the morning a good basket can
be easily filled, by still fishing in the inlet to the lake. Later
in the day trolling is in order, aud it well repays the rower
for his exertions, to see his colleague in the stern of the
boat reel in his line every few minutes with a pound
or one and a half pound trout at the end of his leader.
Towards evening they begin to rise to the fly, and the
man who can select a combination of wing and hackle
to suit the fastidious taste of the finny beauties is sure
of good sport. The trout in the lake are the Feather
River fish, and gamer fish never bent a rod. They run
almost evenly about a pound weight each, but make a harder
fight than many heavier fish the writer has killed. The
largest fish taken weighed a pound and a half — the smallest
not more than three-quarters of a pound, and very few of
the latter. The catch of the party during their brief stay
was about the best made in the lake for some time, and for
this satisfactory result they are in no small measure indebted
to the kindness of Mr. A. P. Williams, who with Mrs. Wil-
liams is making his annual visit to Weber, and who supplied
many useful points as to the best fishing ground and most
enticing colors to lure the victims to their doom.

A more enthusiastic party never entered the city than that
which returned from Weber to the fogs and wind of old
Frisco by Tuesday's overland train, with but one regret, and
that was that they were unable to prolong their visit.

Yours, Red Ibis.

BICYCLING.

TKAP AM) WING.

THE GUN CLUB SHOOT.

Fifteen members of the Gun Club participated in the reg-
ular match held at Bird's Point, Alameda, on the 8th inst.,
shooting from five ground traps. Hurlingham rules. The
gold medal fell to Mr. Babcock in shooting off the ties, but
was captured by Mr. Orr for him, as he, with others, was
compelled to leave before the result was finally known.
Mr. Fuller was unfortunate1 in losing two birds out of
bounds on the start, a rather discouraging beginning. The
day being warm the birds were not as lively as usual, but
were far from being squabs, as reported by several non-
shooters. Mr. Butler did the best shooting of the day, hav-
ing several hard flyers to contend with, but he succeeded in
getting all but a comparatively safe right quarterer in the
ties, and it is undoubtedly owing to his opponent secur-
ing easy birds, that he was finally overcome. All shot
at 30 yards, excepting Messrs. Gordon, Fox, Coleman and
Barzell, 26 yards each. The official score is as follows:

F.S.Butler 1 1110111111 1—11

A. W. Havens I 11101111010—9

C. W. Randall 1 01111110110—9

H. Babcock 1 1111111011 1—11

R.Wilson 1 0111011111 0—9

W. Golcher 1 10 '0 111 *0 1110— 8

Henry May 0 0110111101 1—8

Thos. Ewing 1 1111011111 1—11

C.P.Gordon 0 101111011 1*0—8

H. L. Fox 0 11000101110—6

J. K. Orr 1 1101101111 1—10

J.V.Coleman 0 111101011 1 '0— 8

M. Fuller. "0 11 *0 00110 withdrawn.

J. Brazell 1 1110111 "0 11 1—10

H. Black 1 1111111101 1— U

* Dead out of bounds.

FIRST TIE3 4 BIRDS KAMI.

F. S. Bntler 1 11 1— *

H. Babcock (Shot by On) 1 1 1 1—4

T. Ewing 0 0 Wdn.

H. Elack Ill 0-3

SECOND TIES 4 BIRDS EACH".

F. S. Butler 10 11-3

H. Babcock (Shot by Orr) 1 1 1 1—4

Gold Medal, H. Babcock. Second Prize, $10, P. S. Butler. Third Prize,
$5, H. Black.

After the regular match several freeze-outs were shot
Messrs. Butler, Ewing, Orr and Black being fhe fortunate
ones interested. A match at 30 yards, Hurlingham rules,
is being arranged between teams of ten each from the Cos-
mopolitan and Gun Clubs, and in the above match it was
understood that the Gun Club team would be ^chosen from
the beat scores made.

The Road Championship of America. — The fifty-mile
bicycle race was run off around the lake at Druid Hill Park,
Baltimore, on July 8th, and was won by Charles H. Jenk-
ins, of Louisville, in 3 hours, 35 minutes and 31% seconds.
The following were the conditions of the match: 50-Mile
Kace, Road Championship of America, under the auspices
of the Badgeless Brotherhood of Baltimore Bicyclists. Druid
Hill Park Lake, Baltimore, ild. First prize, S50 gold
medal and the title of Eoad Champion of the United States;
second prize, gold medal; third prize, silver medal. En-
trance, $1; three starters to make a race. At a meeting of
the B. B. B. B.'s it was resolved that: Whereas, The mem-
bers of this club protest against the usual methods of ob-
taining long distance bicycle records, on specially prepared
board Hots, inside buildings, etc., and claim that the bi-
cycle is a road vehicle, aud its records should be made on
the road; and whereas, Baltimore has the finest road course
in this country, dead level, one mile and a half lap, 60 feet
wide, hard gravel, with half-mile straightaway homestretch;
Rasolved, That we offer to the amateur bicyclists of Amer-
ica a $50 gold medal and the title of "Road Champion of
the United States," and a gold medal to second, and a sil-
ver to third, for a 50-mile race to take place under the aus-
pices of this club, and we will guarantee the medals and
title, and will offer a similar competition every year in con-
nection with our club races, to be ridden over the Druid
Hill Lake course, at the appointed time, raiu or shine, take
both road and weather as they are on that day aud hoar.
As it is a public park, no gate money can be charged, and
subscriptions are solicited for the purchase of the medals.
The time of preparation is limited, to bar "special train-
ing," as this is a general riders road race. Entries and
subscriptions close July 1st, the race to take place on the
8th. It would be as well for our own wheel roadsters to in-
augurate a similar contest at 20 miles over the most suit-
able road in the vicinity.

CHESS.

A Newsboy Chess Player. — Fifteen years age, or there-
abouts, a bright-faced youngster "established himself iu
business," as he was fond of telling his customers, on board
the Fulton ferryboats. His business was selling the morn-
ing and evening papers. In time, he had a list of regular
customers, who waited till they were on the boat to bay
papers from him. The youngster's name was JimesMisan.
In those days Otis Field, well known to New York billiard
players, kept a billiard room in the basement at the corner
of Fulton and Nassau streets. On the Nassau street side
he had tables for chess and draughts. The newsboy had to
pass the place four times a day, and, as the windows were
open in warm weather, could not fail to see the chess games
with their curved men. One day, while he was watching
the pieces with boyish interest, an old gentleman at'one of
the tables beckoned him down stairs. He had observed the
boy's interest in the game, and offered to teach him the
moves. The boy learned very rapidly, and in a few days
was able to cope with his instructor. In a fortnight he
could give the old gentleman the odds of a queen and beat
him. The i'boy phenomenon" began to be talked of. The
best players that came into Otis Field's were pitted against
him and beaten. Finally, when he was scarcely fifteen,
young Mason's fame spread among the up-town players.
With two years he improved so greatly that none but the
best players would engage him, and before he was twenty
his admirers were anxious to match him against Captain
McKenzie, then the acknowledged champion of New York.
They played no public game, so far as known, but it is
stated that Mason held his own ^vith McKenzie in friendly
encounters. He is now second in the Vienna match for the
championship of the world.

HANTORD CORRESPONDENCE.

Hantord, July 9, 1882.

Editok Breeder and Sportsman: While there is not much
going on in thi3 part of the great State in the way of horse
sports, there are animals in this section of the valley which
are likely to make their mark whenever they come in compe-
tition with those which have had the advantage of the
"glorious " climate of the Bay District. While willing to
concede that Sunny Slope, Dew Drop, Canada La Grande,
and Palo Alto are entitled to the laurels, it may be that there
will be successful claimants before many other seasons
elapse. There is the progeny of a highly bred son of
Almont, which show that they are worthy descendants of
an illustrious sire; and though he has been transferred to
the upper country, the owners have high expectations that
they will make a good mark. Conceding that the equines
are not as yet up to the mark of those in your section, we
think that there is a boy here who can successfully compete
with the conqueror of the world-renowned Myers. At all
events, if Brooks and he were to meet, many dollars
would be intrusted on the home champion, and from his
performances there are good grounds for the belief. Win-
ning the previous race with so much ease that it scarcely
had the appearance of a race, he supplemented this with a
performance on the 4th which stamps him as the possessor
of extraordinary powers. In place of the spiked shoes
which are held to be so indispensable to the outfit of a
pedestrian, he ran with a pair of carpet slippers, insecurely
fastened to his ankles, and thennrade the 100 yards in 10 1-5
seconds. Though this was accomplished with a flying start
the time, I can assure you, is beyond question ; and the impres-
sion on the mind of every one who saw the race was that
there was a little left in him at the finish. Myrick is only
eighteen years old, and without training, which would be
considered necessary to bring out his full powers.

The Knights of Pythias had their annual picnic on the
Fourth. In addition to the regular games, there was base
ball playing; and it is safe to say that the large attendance
was gratified by a fine display of skill.

The first number of the Breeder and Sportsman was duly

leceived, and the universal impression is that Californl >

has now a paper of the class that will be satisfactory.

Truly yours,

C. A. Af.

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3Pue %xz&&zx mxA jipr/risttmtt.

July 15,

FOX-HUNTING IN AMERICA.

The following interesting account of early fox-hunts is
from the Riding's correspondence of the Turf, Field and
Farm :

From the little conversation I ihis day held with an Eng-
lish gentleman now engaged in extensive travel here, who
said from his travels in this couucry he had reason to be-
lieve, that America was not suited to fox-hunting, conse-
quently that fcx-hunting is not oDe of the prevailing pas-
times of its people. Still we would remind him of the fact
that it was one of the favorite pursuits of the father of the
nation — the great General George Washington, whose doings
in the held and chase arc thus technically described in
records kept at Mount Vernon and at the time the then
President presided over the hunt of the St. George Club of
1783:

" The time which General Washington could spare from
his other avocations between the years 1759 and 1794, was
considerably — or as far as possible devoted to the chase.
His kennel was situated about one hundred yards south ot
the family vault, in which now repose bis venerated re-
mains. The building was a rude structure, but affoided com-
fortable quarters for the hounds, with a large enclosure
paled in, having in the midst of it a spring of running wa-
ter. The pack was very choice and numerous — Colonel (i.
e. General Washington) visiting and inspecting his kennel
and its select dogs morning and evening, after the same
manner as he did his stables. It was his pride, and a proof
of his skill in hunting, to have his pack so critically drafted,
as to speed and bottom, that in running if one leading dog
should lose the scent, another was at hand immediately to
recover it; and thus when in full cry, to use a sporting
phrase, you might cover the pack with a blanket.

"During the hunting season Mount Vernon had many
sporting guests from the North, the kennel neighborhood,
Maryland, Delaware and elsewhere. The gentlemen's visits
were not of days, but weeks, and they were entertained in
the good old etyle of Virginia's ancient hospitality.

" Washington, always superbly mounted in true sporting
castume of blue coat, scarlet waistcoat, leather breeches,
top-boots, velvet cap and whip with long tbong, took the
field at day dawn with his huntsman, Will Lee, his friends
and neighbors; and none rode more gallantly the chase
from end to end, nor with voice more cheerily awakened echo
in the moorland, than he who was afterwards destined, by
voice and example, to cheer his fellow countrymen in their
glorious struggle for independence and empire, commemor-
ated this day.

"The custom was to hunt three times a week, weather
permitting. Breakfast was served in these mornings by
candle light, the General always breaking his fast with an
Indian-corn cake and a bowl of milk; and ere the cock had
done saluting the morn, the whole cavalcade would often
have left the house, and a fox frequently unkenneled before
sunrise.

" The vicious propensities of horses were of no moment
to this skillful and daring rider." He always said that he
required but one good quality in a horse, "to go along,"
and ridiculed the idea of its being even possible that he
should be unhorsed, provided the animal kept on his legs.
Indeed, the perfect and sinewy frame of this admirable man
gave him such a surpassing grip with his knees, that a horse
might as soon disencumber itself of the saddle as of such a
rider.

" The General usually rode in the chase a horse called
Blueskin.of a dark iron-gray color, approaching a blue. This
■was a fine but fiery animal, and of great endurance in a long
run.

"Will Lee, the huntsman, better known in revolutionary
lore as ' Billy,' rode a horse called Cbinkling, a surprising
leaper, and made very much like his rider — low but sturdy.
and of great bone and muscle.

"Will had bat one order, which was to keep with the
hounds; and mounting the animal with bis spur in his flank,
this fearless horseman would rush at full speed through the
break or tangled wood, in a style at which modern huntsmen
would stand aghast.

"There were roads cut through the woods in various direc-
tions, by which aged and timid hunters and ladies could en-
joy the exhilarating cry without risk of life or limb ; but
Washington rode gaily up to bis hounds through all the dif-
ficulties and dangers of the grounds on which he hunted, nor
spared he his generous steed, as the distended nostrils of
Blueskin often would show; always in at the death, and
yielding to no man in the honor of the brush.

" The foxes bunted in those days were gray foxes, with one
exception; this was a famous black fox, which, differing from
his brethren of 'order gray' would flourish his brush, set his
pursuers at defiance, and go from ten to twenty miles and
end, distancing both dogs and man ; and what was truly re-
markable, would return to his place of starting the same
night, so as always to be found there the ensuing morning.

"After seven or eight severe runs, Billy recommended
that the black Reynard should be left alone, giving it as his
opinion that he was very near akin to another sable charac-
ter inhabiting a lov.'er region, and as remarkable for his
wiles.

"The advice was adopted from necessity: and ever there-
after, in throwing off the hounds, cave was taken to avoid
the haunt of the unconquerable black fox.

"The chase ended, the party would return to the mansion
house, where, at the well-spread board, and with cheerful
glass, the feats of the leading dogs, the most gallant horses,
or boldest rider, together with the prowess of the famous
black fox, were all discussed; while Washington, never per-
mitting even his pleasures to infringe upon the order and
regularii y of his habits, would, after a few glasses of
Madeira, retire to his supperless bed at nine o'clock."

Our doubting traveled English friend may take the above
substantial facts with him on his intended viait to Mount
Vernon and the South, where mauy of our Southern hunt-
ing friends will be most happy to convince him of the errors
of his convictions.

We would likewise inform our distinguished English
traveler that he will find in the States upward of an hundred
organized Fox Hunt clubs, with an average membership of
filly each.

In his able account of fox hunting the New York writer
unintentionally omitted to speak of the great fox hunting
clubs of Virginia Cily and Reno, Nevada, and the dariDg
deeds of Jim Orndorf, " Kettle-belly" Brown and the
mighty heroes of the Comstock. Neither did he refer to
Bill Henderson and Ike Brannau, the great hunters of Alum
Rock, or to Sheriff Meauey and Turn Tunstead, who one
rau down and lassoed a fox ou the Merced plains. We
shall endeavor to supply these deficiencies in a future
number.

THE STAGE.

Never in the history of San Francisco has there been such
a dearth of dramatic novelty as is the case at the present
time. During the past week there was but one theatre by
which the drama was represented — the others being devoted
to the minstrels, to burlesque and to opera. In such a
state of affairs it is a difficult matter to entertain our readers
with the details of the week's business without wearying them
with a repetition of platitudes, the changes of which have been
rung without ceasing for the two last years. With the estab-
lishment of the Tivoli and other places of light amusement,
as also with the rage for private theatricals, the patronage of
the higher priced theatres has gradually diminished, and
now it is a very risky business to bring any combination to
this city, on account of the heavy expenses, that include not
only the fares but also the salaries of the people while on
their way from, and back to, the East. There is only one
way in which the dramatic taste could apparently by re.
vived, and that is by the engagement of a company of some
ten excellent artists, such as do not aspire to be stars, and
who would devote their attention and talents to the service
of the public in the presentation of modern dramas and
comedies and such original pieces as would be likely to
attract attention and patronage. With a talented company
who would strive to please by the production of novelties,
such a theatre as the Baldwin, at popular prices,ought to prove
to be a most successful venture; and it would indeed be pleas-
ant to record the fact that Gus Frohman and his associates
had secured that pretty theatre for the next season, and we
should then be sure of having at least one temple devoted
to the dramatic art.

The novelties last week were the re-appearance of Haver-
ly's Mastodon Minstrels at the California, and the produc-
tion of a drama originally entitled "British Born," at the
Baldwin. The Minstrels have been greeted by large and
enthusiastic audiences, showing conclusively the hold
they have obtained in the popular favor. It may be
safely said that never has there been such a com-
bination of vocal merit, musical ability and mirth-pro-
voking ktalent in any minstrel troupe that has visited this
Coast, and they well deserve the patronage so liberally
bestowed upon them.

The drama "American Born," produced on Monday
last, at the Baldwin, was produced in such a perfect
manner, both as regards the cast and scenic effects, as to
merit the encomiums so liberally bestowed upon it. The
plot is interesting and the characters in the hands of such
good artists as Miss Ada Ward, Miss Ada Gilman, John Dil-
lon, Jennings, Bradley, Osbourne, Kennedy and Grismer
were delineated in a manner that showed both study and
ability. It is to be hoped that such a company of artists
will not be entirely dispersed, and we should be pleased to
see them, with the addition of Mr. Wheatleigh, produce
some of those sterling old comedies and farces in which the
latter gentleman and Mr. Dillon have achieved such remark-
able successes. If the Bush St. Theatre could be obtained,
we feel convinced that such an entertainment, at popular
prices, would meet with public favor.

For the coming week the Hanlons appear at the Baldwin
in their far-famed musical acrobatic absurdity called " Xe
Voyage en Suisse, ' ' which, according to impartial re-
ports, is unique in character, mirthful in incident and sen-
sational in effects. We should not be surprised to see it at
once achieve a success, and that the very favorable enco-
miums of the Eastern press will be ratified in this city. At
the Calif ornia the minstrels will continue to attract crowded
and delighted audiences, and at the Standard the very
pleasing musical satire "H. M. S. Pinafore" will hold the
boards. At the Winter Garden the spectacular opera of
"Aeolia" will court the public patronage, and the Tivoli
will probably announce "Standing room only," the attrac-
tion being "Der Freischutz, ". produced in a style that merits
ample approval. So that even in the absence of dramatic
presentations there is plenty of amusement to be found in
the city.

" The Wreck of the Pinafore " an operatta by Luscombe
Searle, the libretto by William Horace Lingard, was recently
produced in London and achieved an instantaneous failure
that the author and compositer attribute to a conspiracy
among the London critics. We have heard this same com-
plaint before made by John Raymond and others who have
taken their wares to an English market. The same grievance
exists among our own aspiring dramatic authors in regard
to the New York critics, it being claimed that criticism
in that city is ruled by a prejudiced clique. It may be so,
but in either city they cannot form, but can only sway pub-
lic opinion, and we thoroughly believe that " The Wreck of
the Pinafore ' ' was wrecked on its own demerits. Was there
not an operetta by the same name that was originally
produced here at the Tivoli Gardens? But if so the libretto
and music were said to be the work of a lady, and surely
William Horace was not guying us with one of his choice
travesties. In that case the word would take on a new and
expressive meaning

A strike of a most unique and perplexing nature was
recently organized in Paris that threatened at one time to
surpass in interest the crisis on the Eastern question. At
the Chalelet the reigning success has been a spectacular ex-
travaganza entitled "The Thousand and One Nights," in
which some 250 dauseuses and figurantes appear in the
dances, evolutions and processions. According to his agree-
ment the manager announced a reduction in their salary
during the three summer months, when there was a strike
organized on such a gmud scale as recalled the battles of the
Amazons. Relying on their arms, clad in dazzliug armor
and marching in seried phalanx, they took possession of Ibe
stage, and guarding all the approaches they summoned the
recreant chief before their august tribuual, as it were, only
that the outbreak occurred in June. The manager appeared
and would naturally have been inlimidaled by the aspect of
250 pretty menacing-" arms, flashing ejes and heaving
bosoms, but when doubled in number as they were on this

occasion, he realized the force of the expression, "woe to
the vanquished." Guided by prudence, he demanded a
parley, accompanied by the offer of re-enforcing their military
supplies with sundry boxes of cakes and kegs of foaming
beer. The peace offering was received with acclamation,
the ranks were broken and when an hour afterwards he im-
pressed on their memory the risks of a summer season, and
that he was merely making a scaling reduction that but lit-
tle affected the poorer employees, the strike was at an end
and happily for Paris " The Thousand and One Nights"
resumed its brilliant career.

When Ceitics Disagree. — As it is as the beauty rather
than as the actress that Mrs. Langtry has succeeded and is
likely to succeed, it may not be amiss to collate some of the
descriptions of her. Mr. G. W. Smalley— who, however,
always goes into hysterical descriptive whenever a foreign
star like Neilson or Bernhardt is about to dawn on America —
raves about her "delicate ripe splendor," and her " u each-
colored cheek," and vows that no actress of modern days is
able to hold a candle to her in the matter of lorks. " The
purity of her complexion," he says, in his coldly critical
way, "has not been matched anywhere, nor perhaps the soft
fullness of her violet ejes, which can only be described by
the epithet which Homer bestowed on the Queen of the
Gods — ox-eyed. The setting of the eye and the moulding of
the temples, over which the dark brown hair falls far, are
equally fine ; the lines of that part of the head are pure
Greek, passing into a more modern type below. The profile
is a little irregular, the mouth and jaw strongly shaped, the
teeth perfect, the head elegantly set on the shoulders, which
are possibly high, but rounded and full, as is the bust and
the whole figure." "She possesses wonderful eyes of a
limpid, transparent blue, which always wear a winning ex-
pression," says another correspondent. "I don't think her
pretty," says a third, "her hair is dark, and her eyes are
blue — an unusual combination, which is effective. Her lips
are thick, denoting, they say, kindliness and 'love of life.' "
Says still another, "She is of medium size, regular features,
rosebud mouth, large blue eyes, low forehead, nice creamy
complexion, dark-brown hair, squared shoulders, fiat bust,
and long, classical arms." Says still another — an American
actress, by the way: "She is not strictly beautiful, but has
a fair skin and large round dark eyes, which she uses very
expressively and with a great deal of art in conversation.
The natural color of her hair is chestnut, but she is as often
seen with very light or reddish frizzes, which enhance the
effect of her really handsome eyes." Finally, a more critical
observer describes her as "quiet-looking, somewhat pallid,
large-eyed, high-shouldered and wasp-waisted," and a friend
of mine — who adds that you could pick out a dozen hand-
somer women on the streets of Chicago or New York of a
Summer day — says she has very large, wistful, liquid eyes,
and a soft creamy complexion, and makes a body think of
a Jersey — heifer !

When Bernhardt made her re-appearance in Paris it was
for the benefit of Madame Cheret, the wife of a celebrated
scenic artist. The play was "Camille," and the receipts
were upwards of frs. 70,000. In claiming his author's rights,
of ten per cent., Alexander Dumas has aroused public indig-
nation to such a point as to cause an aspiring journal to
start a public subscription to avert this inroad on the
widow's mite. It is a cheap and impudent bid for notoriety,
as there was no justice in demanding that the author should
contribute a hundred fold more to the fund than the count-
less magnates of the Bourse who were present on the occa-
sion. And had he consented, he knew perfectly well that
at every benefit he would be importuned for the gratuitous
use of his dramas that represent as much his stock in trade
as do the tiaras of diamonds so lavishly displayed by the
jewellers of the Boulevards and of the Palais Royal.

A somewhat similar incident occurred in this city on the
occasion of a benefit that was arranged for some charitable
institution. The advertising in a leading daily journal
amounted to about fifty dollars, and the most persistent
efforts were made to induce one of the proprietors to make a
reduction. This proposition met with no response and the
money was paid with little grace, that was changed to glad-
ness when he pulled from his pocket a hundred dollar bill
and remarked, "I never allow my charitable feelings to in-
terfere with my business, but as I really thiuk the cause you
advocate is a very deserving one, allow me to contribute this
offering."

In a letter to a friend in this city, the popular comedian,
C. B. Bishop, states that he had intended to pay a visit to
San Francisco this season, but that he is so busy in making
his arrangements for the next campaign, that he is obliged
to abandon the idea. He has a new play by A. C. Gunther,
entitled "Strictly Business," and he writes that "it is now
finished and reads remarkably well; in fact, if one can
judge cf how a piece will go with the public by the way it
reads, I should say that I have a very strong melo-dramatic
comedy, and one that is sure to be a big success; but — and
alas for those buts— I have seen so many failures that I am
afraid to build any castles, fearing that they will be on
aerial foundations. Let us wait and see how it will go."
The genial Doctor also states that "La Belle Russe" was a
very great hit at Wallack's, "aud only yielded to extreme
hot weather. It saved (he season and could have run for
three months longer but for the extreme temperature.
Master Dave has scored a great triumph." Mr. Bishop has
a host of friends in San Francisco who take an interest in
his career aud his future success.

Samuel of Posen has returned to the East, and has given
a glowing description of his success in this city. In this
ca^e he must be borrowing some of the imperturbable cheek
of Samuel of Posen, or be drawing strongly ou his imagina-
tion. The piece ^as a failure here, being received as a gross
exaggeration in artistic effects, and his was the last combi-
nation that completed their engagement, pn pious to the
closing of the Bush Street Theater.

And, by the way, what funny stories the Eastern dramatic
papers concoct anent this same city of 'Frisco, a3 they de- '
light to call it. Thus we find it announced seriously that
E. J. Baldwin is a General, aud that his hotel and theater
cover an entire block on Market street. If it were true, we
should have much pleasure in congratulating the gentleman
ou this grand accession to his rank and riches.

At a recent trial at Paris, Mme. Judic, who appeared as a
witness, gave her age as " ulmost thirty-two." Once upon
n time Mile. Mars made her appearance before Ihe court at
Rouen as a witness, and was asked the customary questions:
"Ahemty years!" mumbled the star. "She says fifty," re-
marked the judge to the clerk. "Forty ! ! ! Put it down
forty !" screamed the actress, with no hesitation or whisper-
ing this time.

1882

2?he ^Breeder and ^yoxtsmmi.

4o

ATHLETICS.

MYERS AGAIN BEATS THE RECORD.

The fifth annual summer games of the American Athletic
Club were held July 2d, at the Polo Grounds, near New
York. The games opened with a dash of 100-yards handi-
cap, for which there were thirty-eight entries. It was di-
vided into eight heats, the winners of which and those com-
ing in second were allowed to compete in a second trial
.heat, and the winners in the second heat were allowed in
the final heat. The winner of the dash was A. Doremus,
who made the 100 yards in 10% seconds, with F G. Abbott,
of the Manhattan Athletic Club, second, and S. A. Satford,
of the American Athletic Club, third. There were twenty-
nine entries and twenty-one starters in a half-mile handicap
run. H. Jacquelin, of the American Club, won the race in
2 minutes, with J. J. Hoif, of the Staten Island Athletic
Club, second, and T. J. Murphy, of the Park Athletic Club,
third. For a one-mile handicap walk for persons who have
beaten the record of 7 minutes 45 seconds there were ten
entries. J. J. Raynes, of the Pastime Athletic Club, who
had been given twenty-five seconds, won the race in 7 min-
utes 15% seconds, W. S. Hart, of the Williamsburg Athletic
Club, was second, and W„ H. Perry, of the same club, who
was scratched, third. A handicap hurdle race of 220 yards
was won by S. A. Safford, of the American Athletic Club, in
27% seconds. A handicap run of a mile, in which thirty
persons had entered, was won by T. F. Delany, of the Gra-
mercy Athletic Club, in 4 minutes 40}£ seconds. C. L.
Jacquelin, of the Manhattan Athletic Club, distanced fifteen
competitors in a 300-yard handicap run. His time was 33
seconds. The event of the day was a 600-yard run, in which
L. E. Myers, the amateur champion, had entered for the
purpose of attempting to beat the best previous record at
this distance, which was 1 minute 14% seconds. He ran
away completely from the six others in the race, and lowered
the record to 1 minute 11 2-5 seconds. G. D. Baird, of the
T. M. C. A., won a two-mile walk ix 15 minutes 45 2-5 sec-
onds. In a handicap race of two miles on bicycles, E. A.
Thompson, of the Lenox Bicycle Club, beat four others. He
covered the first mile in 3 minutes 22 seconds, and the whole
distance in 7 minutes 3% seconds.

THE SCHTJHL-TOPLITZ MATCH.
The relative merits of R. L. Toplitz and M. Schuhl, in a
five mile match for a $20 med-il, was decided at the 0. A. C.
groinds a few days since, to the mutual satisfaction of both
gentlemen and their friends and admirers. Mr. Toplitz
kicks the beam at something over 200 pounds when in fine
condition for the distance, and his opponent was probably
about foTty pounds lighter when he toed the mark for the
start. They started on their long journey by the word, and
neither of the contestants spurted for the lead. Toplitz,
however, was unable to restrain his ardor, and before the
first turn was made had taken the lead and set the pace with
an advantage of about five yards. In two laps he had bet-
tered it by about 20 more, and not hearing anything of his
rival, ventured to look around to see what had become of
him, and he found that he had time to take a good look, too.
Schuhl, attired in a pair of heavy, high-heeled shoes, white
loose-fitting tights, dark trunks, flaming red shirt, and a
white handkerchief in lieu of a cap, with feet well foiward,
shoulders back and head erect, had settled down to a six-
day, go-as-you-please gait, expecting Toplitz to break down
at three miles. Having been trained for the event by his
friend Mclntyre, Toplitz was highly amused at the spectacle,
smiling audibly to his friends and slackening his pace for
company. For a couple more laps the positions of the two
men were unchanged; but tiring of this jog, Toplitz let out
a link, and at two miles passed Schuhl, having gained a lap
without exerting himself in the least. Schuhl soon after
hung out signals of distress, and tried square heel and toe
/or relief. S^oon reviving, he put on a fiat-footed spurt, but
Toplitz easily kept the lead, which he had meanwhile in-
creased by another half of a lap. After a couple more laps,
Schuhl remarked that as the day was remarkably warm he
would postpone his interest in the event to some day later
in the season; and to prevent ill feeling, order a handsome
medal for his tireless opponent. Toplitz, however, was not
satisfied with so holluw a victory, and for the sake of a little
exercise kept on and finished the full distance, running the
last seventy-five yards at a hundred yards gait, with an
ambitious, would-be sprinter. The time was not taken with
a stop-watch, and what the winner can do at the distance is
still a problem to all but himself and his trainer. Schuhl
realizes his mistake in underrating his opponent and start-
ing out of condition, and is reported to have expressed a
determination to redeem his laurels at an early day.

THE THREE-HTJNDRED-YARD RECORD LOWERED.

At the Ninth Annual Summer Meeting of the Mosely
Harriers, held at Birmingham, England, on June 10th,
there was some good running, although in a damp, dis-
agreeable day. C. S. Johnstone lowered the 300-yard
record, of which we have the following account:

Three-hundred -yard Handicap Run (Members) — C. S.
Johnstone, scratch, 3 1-5; S. Ingerthorp, 5 yards, 2, by half
a yard; L. Ball, 8 yards, 3, by 1 yard; E. Cumming, 9
yards, 0; J. S. Doughty, 13 yards, 0; Herbert Reeve, 14
yards, 0; George H. Ryall, 16 yards, 0; W. E. Breakwell,
18 yards, 0; J. L. Jones, 22 yards, 0; W. J. Gregory, 22
yards, 0; W. R. Davis, 22 yards, 0. This beats the best
previous performance, which was Ziyi seconds. These are
the same grounds on which, July 16, 1881, Myers made the
fastest amateur quarter-mile record in the world, and John-
stone was beaten by Myers the same day, in the first trial
heat of the 100-yard run. The course is hardly a fair one
for short distance races, as the final 250 yards is down hill.

A Sad Showing. — M. C. Geary, a local sprint runner, has
been arrested, the affair being an outgrowth of the recent
athletic meeting at the Half-mile Track, in which Geary
was matched to run 100 yards against John Larkey. Geary's
statement is to the effect that when he entered the race
South offered to back him as the loser, provided that Geary
"would consent to throw the race, in which event he was to
receive one-half the winnings. Geary also claims to have
consented to the agreement, but, subsequently learning that
South proposed to fleece his friends, he resolved to win the
race, which he did, thereby causing South to lose consider-
able money. This gives a good idea of the style of matches
the public are expected to encourage with their money and
presence. Jobs are the rule in almost all professional

events, and in a genuine match, the contestants have to la-
bor under the suspicion of its being conducted under the
same system of despicable trickery.

The Swim foe the CHAirproNSHTP. — Captain Mathew
Webb, the champion swimmer of England, and George H.
Wade, of Brooklyn, who has heretofore claimed to be the
champion ocean swimmer of America, swam a match on
July 1st for the championship of America and $1000 in
money, starting from Brighton Beach, near Coney Island,
New York Bay. The course was one mile out to sea from
the bathing pavilion and return. John Y. Fitcheet acted as
referee, G. H. Richey as stakeholder and Frank Ogden and
William Smart as umpires. At 6:10 a. m. Webb and Wade
dropped into the water, Wade immediately taking the lead.
At the turning point, which was designated by a row-boat,
Wade was fully 200 yards in advance, but showed plainly
that he was fast losing his breath by repeated efforts to swim
with one arm. After turning the boat Webb rapidly reduced
the lead of Wade and succeeded in completely closing the
gap wnen»within half a mile from the shore. For nearly a
quarter or a mils the two swimmers were side by side, but
Webb gradually forged ahead, winning by about fifty feet.
Webb's time was lh. 7m. for the two miles, with Wade
about 30 seconds behind him. Both swimmers claim that
in all they covered four miles, being carried out of their
course by the tide.

Swimming with Hands and Feet Tied. — Upon the third
attempt Marquis Bibbero recently succeeded in swimming
across the East River with his feet tied together and his
hands pinioned behind him. Two men took him up and
pitched him into the water. The swimmer started off with
a wriggling motion . He gave two or three violent kicks with
both legs together, and at intervals of about once in half a
minute the swimmer's head would appear above water. He
spouted like a whale and continued to kick with his feet.
In response to signals, tugboats and ferryboats kept out of
the way and gave the swimmer a chance. Bibbero was
thrown into the water at 11:10 a. m. At 11:20 he was ex-
actly under the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge. Eight
minutes later the phencmenal swimmer was in danger of
bumping his head against the spiles of the Roosevelt street
ferry, when his attendants, who were following him in a
rowboat, reached out and pulled him in. He had been in
the water but twenty minutes. Bibbero has issued a chal-
lenge to any professional swiaimer in the world.

A large crowd of spectators were present at Yonkers, on
July 3d, to witness the annual athletic games held under the
auspices of the Yonkers Caledonian Society. The principal
event of the day was the contest between Donald Dennie, of
Scotland, the champion of the world, and Duncan C. Ross,
of Louisville, Ky. Ross defeated the champion in the two
principal contests of the day. as follows: Putting the heavy
stone — Ross, 44 feet d% inches; Dennie, 43 feet 7% inches.
Throwing the heavy hammer — Ross, 102 feet 10% inches;
Dennie, 101 feet 7 inches.

Wm. M. Sime leaves us for the mountains in a few days,
and does not expect to return in time to take part in any of
the coming events of this season. Business duties will de-
prive Horace Hawes of the pleasure of throwing dirt in the
eyes of the majority of our athletes. E. S. Emmons, how-
ever, has been caught running wild on the track, and will
bear watching. Mr. Sime will be on hand in the next handi-
cap, and is liable to finish stronger than ever, R. S. Haley
is also in active training again, and flatters himself that he
will show the limit man a splendid lot of spikes on the
finish.

Richard K. Fox has arranged a six-day go-as-you-please
match to begin at Boston on July 31st. Entrance fee, $100,
all to go to the winner, with the international champion-
ship, and a special prize for lowering the record. After the
expenses are divided from the gate money, the remainder is
to be divided among those covering 500 miles.

BASE BALL.

THE HAYERLY AND NIANTICS.
It cannot be claimed that the Niantics and Haverleys are
evenly matched, but when not at a disadvantage through ac-
cidents they can both turn out a nine that may be relied on
to make the game interesting to the spectators. Thus in
the Recreation grounds on Sunday last there was a full and
appreciative attendance, and as, through the unavoidable
absence of two or three of the usual Haverly team, the con-
test was of a most spirited and equal character, until the
ninth innings, when the theater boys made some fair batting
to a poor defence, and scored a victory of eight to six. A few
such interesting games like this would revive the public in-
terest in the Diamond field. Following is the score :

I1AVERLT.

T.B. E. IB. P.O. A. E.

Heegan, 3db 4 1 I 2 '3 1

Levy, Lf. fccf 4 1110 0

McDonald, 1st b 4 1 3 5 1 0

Carrol], p 4 0 0 1-10 0

Lawton, c 4 1 1 10 1 0

Gagus,2db 4 0 0 3 2 0

McCord, s. 9 4 112 0 4

Pope, r. f 4 2 0 0 0 0

Moran, 1. f. & c. f 4 1 0 3 0 1

Totals 36 8 7 27 17 6

MASTICS.

t.b. R. 1b P.O. A. B.-
Emerson, s. s 4 2 2 0 2 1

Sweeney, p 4 0 0 0 9 0

Finn, c 4 1 l 11 1 1

Eagun, 1st b 4 0 0 12 0 0

Sullivan, ]. f 4 1 0 0 0 2

Incell, r. f 4 0 0 0 0 0

Arnold, c. f 4 10 0 0 1

McElrov, 3d b 4 10 0 0 2

Fogarty, 2d b 3 0 0 2 3 0

Totals 35 6 3 25 14 7

Innings 1 23456789

Haverly 1 0 0 2 10 0 1 3— S

Niantic 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0—6

Earned runs, Emerson 1, McCord 1 — Home runs, Emerson, McCord and
Moran— Three base hits, Finn— First on balls, Haverly 4, Niantic 4 — Left
on bases, Haverly 0, Niantic 2— Struck out, Haverly 6, Niantics 5 — Passed
balls, Lawton 1— Wild pitches, Carroll 2.
Swanton, of the Renos, officiated as umpire.

And now it 13 claimed that the Mastodon Minstrels can
turn out a team that can beat any of the old League Clubs,
and it is in order that the Haverlys should represent our

local interests. It is stated, however, that the minstrels
were so fatigued with the effects of their promerade and
flattering reception on Monday last, that they will be unable
to take the field at least for some period of time.

THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The appended table gives the relative standing of the
League Clubs in their struggle for championship honors to
July 4, inclusive:

Clubs.

=3
C

c

1

c

:

n
2

o

-
-

<

g

r

:

z

--

- -

- S
| |

r 'i

~ a

p
=

o
-

4
....

3
4
3
4
1

2
4

i

2
2
2

. 2

4
3
4

5

3
2
0

3
1

4
1

4
2

0

■1
3
4
2
2

"i

i

2
2
3
4
4
4

"i"

22

2

4
2
2

4
4
2

1

4
11
6
4
3

-•! 39 21

9
25
24
19

9

30 30

Pro\idence

40

41
30

■ V ]

20

30

Games Lost

20

•20

15

21

15

16

21

180

180

THE AMERICAN7 CHAMPIONSHIP,

There is a hard tussle for supremacy in this series of
games, but the Cincinnati Club has reconquered its position,
but is closely followed by the Athletics and St. Louis
Browns. Following is the record to July 3d, inclusive.

Clcbs.

>

1

o
e

P

I

DO

f
O

<
0

1
....

i

5

3

4

0
3

"9'
4
9

5
3

1

"l

0

1

5
0
1

"e

4
i
1
0
3

3
0

:

4
2

RS

Lost

16

14

25

10

13

12

90

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION.

The final game was played at New Haven, on July 3d,
with the Tale against Princeton, the New Haven boys win-
ning by a score of 9 to 5, Yale thus taking the pennant after
a series of remarkably well played games, all the contesting
clubs showing up in splendid form. The following is the
record:

Princeton.
Harvard . . .

1!1

Amherst 0 '

Dartmouth 0 0

Games lost ! 3

Haverly's Mastodon Minstrels and the Reno base-ball
clubs will play a match game of base-ball at the Recreation
Grounds nest Sunday. The minstrels will play the follow-
ing nine: Dan Thompson, Andy Piercy, Pete Mack, Tom
Sadler, Frank Cushman, Joseph Garland, John Gasman,
Lew Dockstader and George Gorman.

A game was arranged last Sunday at the Olympic Athletic
Grounds at Oakland, between a picked nine from the play-
ers of the old League Clubs, and the team of the Olympic
Club, which resulted in a victory for the Olympics by a score
of 15 to 4, showing a lack of unity in the fielding of the
other team.

THE ARCHERY TOURNAMENT.
In the Chicago archery tournament the competition for
the National Championship medals was completed on July
12th. The National round for the ladies' championship was
won by Mrs. Gibbs of Newark, N. J., with 101 hits, the
value of the score being 449. Miss Morrison of Cincinnati,
was second with 94 hits, value 374. The York round for
gentlemen was won by H. S. Taylor of Highland Park with
168 hits, value 678. D. A. Nash of Brooklyn, N. Y., was
second with 197 hits, value 713. John P. Wilkinson shot
the longest flight, 213 yards. Mrs. Frye of Brooklyn shot
the longest ladies' flight, 172 yards. At the meeting at
night Colonel S. A. "Whitfield of Dayton was chosen Presi-
dent; Major 0. G. Constable of New York, Mr. Frye of Ly-
coming, Pa., and J. P. Allen of San Francisco, Vice Presi-
dents; C. R. Wild of Cincinnati, Secretary; K. W. Pyle of
Cincinnati, Corresponding Secretary. The nest annual
tournament will be held at Cincinnati on the first Monday
in July, 18S3.

An immense rattle snake, measuring four feet and ten
inches, was killed by Chas. L. Dietz, near the Highland
Springs Hotel, Lake County, Cal., while out dove shooting.
When first seen he was in a coil ready to strike, when he
shot his head entirely off. He measured seven inches in
circumference, and had thirteen rattles and a button. His
skin has been prepared, ready for exhibition. When brought
to camp every male adult partook of a liberal dose of the an-
tidote as a precautionary measure.

Successful Dog Show. — The Alexandra Palace Dog Show
turned out a grand affair, having no less than 1,241 exhibits
on its benches. Mr. E. S. Spratt, for the first time, under-
taking the benching as well as the feeding of the dogs, using
Spratt's patent polished wood in the place of bare boards.
These benches all fit in together and can be taken up and
down with the greatest ease. The hoops and rings are all
arranged so as to be adjusted without the slightest trouble.
This plan should be tried here.

Mr. Jesse D. Carr, the President of Salinas City Bank
and one who is well known as one of the most ent
breeders of stock in the State, is now on a visit t
city.

46

*pte gtoeefte* ku& ^y&xismmi.

July 15.

MARKET REPORT.

WHEAT — So far only two consignments of the new
crop have heen received here, but free deliveries are re- j
Ported at Vallejo and Port Costa. It is not expected
that growers will be over-anxious to market their j
grain at an early date, as present indications are favor-
able for higher prices in the near future. During the
past week the English and Continental markets have
shown a material appreciation in values, and in Chicago
and New York prices are higher— this owing to an im-
provement in Europsan markets. Here the speculative
element has been free bidders, but holders have shown
little disposition to dispose of their grain, so legitimate
transactions are unimportant, though speculative trans-
actions on call show a fair aggregate — settlements to be
made on the basis of current quotations at the time of
supposed delivery. For spot lots of No. 1 White Si 75
is bid, both for local and Port Costa delivery. It is not
probable that really choice milling could be had for less
than SI 77$ per ctL

BARLEY — In our last report we noted free arrivals
of the new crop, and a consequent depressed feeling in
the market, but during the week under review the de-
liveries have been meagre, and speculators have caused
quite an advance in rates. Many well informed opera-
tors assert that the probable yield of this season's har-
vest will be materially less than was anticipated at the
beginning of the current m^nth, and back their asser-
tion by being liberal purchasers of parcels for future
delivery. Considerable sales of Xo. 1 Feed were made
at the close at $1 24igl 26 for spot or July delivery; Xo.
Feed, $1 17@1 18, August. Transactions in New
Brewing are unworthy of note, but the local brewers
and maltsters are ready purchasers of choice old at, say
$1 90<§2 per ctl.

OATS — As yet no consignments of the new crop have
been received, though it was expected that such would
have been received from the Salinas Valley before the
close of last week. Under light receipts, the market
shows more strength, and holders are confident that
higher prices will rule. For Xo. 1 Si S5 is the asking
price for spot lots. For Xo. 2 $1 39£ per ctl was paid at
the close, seller 1882.

CORN — There has been no movement worthy of
note. Holders of spot lots are firm in their demands
for full figures, say gl 70 per ctl for Xo 1 Large
Yellow. Tne bids and offerings in open call show that
buyers and sellers are weak in their propositions.

RYE — Xo definite information is in possession of
dealers as to the amount of old on hand, and reports of
the new crop are meagre. A sale of a small pared of
No 1 was made al $1 per ctl.

BUCKWHEAT— Xo transactions have recently been
been recorded. Quotable at §1 40@$! 50 per ctl.

BRAN— For spot lots $13 35@$13 50 is a fair range.
Speculators show less interest in the trade, and, conse-
quently, tne market is quiet.

FEED— Shorts, $10ia$l7; Middlings, $25@$26; Oil
Cake ilsal, Si2 5'J; Ground Barley, -ilia-i-jj lor new, $32
@S34 for mixed, and $3o",a$iS for old; Feed Corn-
meal, $3d per ton; Oatmeal, 5c; Buckwheat Flour, 4c;
Cracked Wneat, 3ic per lb.

HAY — Receipts of choice kinds are very light, and
the sami com.uand higher prices than was expected at
the opening of the harvest. Wheat Hiy is, as a general
thing, very coarse, or short, and strictly choice. Car-
goes would command fancy figures- Alfalfa is in more
liberal supply. For all kinds the range i* illig-lD per
ton.

STRAW — Reeeiit arrivals have been free, and prices
have declined; quotable at 60ta70c per bale, as to qual-
ity and condition.

SEEDS — There is an active demand for Mustard at
4@4jc for Brown, and 2@3£c per lb for Yellow.

BEANS — The market is dull and quotations nominal.

Pea and Small White, $4 25, Butter S3 75 «4 25, Baj-os

S3 g.3 25, Limas $1@4 50, Pink and Red, §:' o0(S3 per ctl

ONIONS— Receipts are free and the market weak*

Silverekins, 75<aS7*c; Reds, 37i@50c per ctl.

POTATOES— Arrivals are free, but the demand is
sufficient to cause prices to be steady. Quotable at
SI 00@1 25.

POULTRY— Arrivals are light and the market is firm.
So far during the current year prices have been higher
than for several years past, and consignees are encour-
aged to further extend their product. Turkeys; lfi[S
2uc; ducks, $5'd6 50; hens $7@S; ffeese, $l@l 75 for old
and young respectively; voung roosters, $7 5CK&10- old
S6@7; broilers, S3@6.!

GAME— Venison is in free supply and the market is
overloaded with doves. We quote; Doves 50ira7.ni: per
doz; venison, lU@12Ac per lb; hare, $li^,2 25; rabbits,
$1@1 25 per doz.

EGGS— Strictly choice ranch meet with ready sale at
30c, while fair to good are quoted at 2$<g29c per doz.

CHEESE.— Stocks are moderate and with a good de-
mand; prices are firm. California product sells for 12*
@14c per lb.

BUT1TR— Choice fresh ranch roll is scarce at 31c; fair
to good, 27Ai£30c per lb.

HONEY — The market is stead} at 8(99c for extracted
and 17(alsc for comb, as to kind and quality.

HOI'S- Petty i onsigniuents are received from Oregon
and Washington Territory. The market is firm, but
quotations are nominal at 2Sj{535c per lb,

PROVISIONS -The demand is active; market strong,
and prices show an advancing tendency, especially for
bacon. We quote breakfast bacon ltJi«17cfor Eastern,
an 1 15J "1 (c for California, for heavy to medium ; for
light and extra light ltiA@17c is the jobbing price ;
sides, 153@l6c Hams— Eastern, 17@i7jc; California,
144(«15U\ Clear pork, $24 5(l@25; extra clear, &5@26;
extra prime, $21 50i«22 ; mess, ¥24(tfc24 50 per bbL
Smoked beef, 14}ial5c per lb. Lard, 14(al6c per lb, as
to kind and packages.

TALLOW— The demand is active at 7£@Sc per tti for
rendered.

HIDES— Market quiet Dry calf, 20c ; kips, 19c ;
sbetpskins, 25cq$1 ; long wool, $l<al 5J ; salted steers*
9(&>llo.

WOOL— Stocks are unusually heavy and trade is un-
important, yet the inquiry shows an improvement.
Calaveras and foot-hill, 22<a»4c ; northern, 23@:>6c;
southern coast, 15ig22e; San Joaquin, 16(ff20c; Oregon,
22<jt27c per lb. Receipts of the Oregon spring clip con-
tinue free.

BAGS -The market shows an improvement Calcutta,
99 274 for spot, lots, and $9 35 bid, buyer July. For
Dundee $8 75 is bid.

FRUIT — Supplies of all seasonable varieties are large
and prices rule low. Peaches, 35@50c in baskets, and
4O@0Sc in boxes; Apples, 30te75c in boxes and 30@50e
in baskets; Pears, in boxes $1. baskets 25@30c; Cherries,
$12; Strawberries, $10(al3; Blackberries, $0(al0 per
chest; Figs, 50c(£$I per box; Watermelons. $3(a3 50;
Cantaloupes, $31.23 50 per doz; Grapes, 60ew$l 50 per
box; Apricots, 37j(tf75o per box.

VEGETABLES— Supplies are free. Squash, 25@50c;
Asparagus, §i; Tonu.toes, 40<$z50c; Cucumbers, 35@50c
per box; Peppers, 5(a6c; Okra, 12iffltic; EjfB Plant,
6(«6c per pound; Green corn, 4<a9c per doz; Beans.
2@2jc; Green Peas, lj@2c per lb.

MEATS— Beef is firm at 4J<5Sc; Veal, 6*(cf9c; Lambs,
4@G4c; Mutton, 3j(i4Jc; Pork, 72<«8Ac for hard, and
*i37c for solt, and 10Jc per pound for dressed .

"Bear axd Forbear." — An amusing anecdote in the
spirited brochure entitled " Summer on the Shores
of Lake Superior," udves a new application to the well-
worn phrase above quoted, thus: We had heard that
bear had been found on the rocky ridges, and Mr. Kel-
loirg, whose instinct prompted him to win renown as a
mighty Xnnrod, went forth to see and conquer. In a
dense "thicket he was startled by the apparition of a
lar^e black form which, on Mr. K.'s approach, instantly
rushed out. Firing bDth barrels of his gun, charged
with buckshot, the sportsniau fled, nor paused to look
back until he arrived among his companions, battered
and torn from contact with bush and briar. His story,
interspersed with convulsive gaspings for breath, was
told, and soon the whole party made for the scene of
conflict, to find — what? A huge black porker well rid-
dled with buckshot '. This porcine venture cost poor
Kellog<: $10, which went to appease the righteous indig-
nation of the provoked pig proprietor. To this day our
staid friend likes not to he.\r of bear hunting. His in-
variable response to a'l banter on the subject is a shake
of his head and the dissyllabic warning— pregnant with
meaning — "For- bear."

Tbe New York State Fish Commission", under the su-
pervision of Seth Green, has done the following excel-
lent work:

Shad hatched from 1870 to 1SS1, 53.609.000.

Salmon trout from 1S70 to ISSl, 10,090.000.

White fish from 1870 to 1880, 2,438,000.

Brook trout from 1876 to 1881, 5,375,000.

California trout from 1S79 to 1SS1, 1,28S,700.

California Salmon from 1873 to 1879, 678,000.

Kennebec salmon S2.000; land-locked salmon 21,000.

Mature bass, including black bass, rock bass, Oswego
bass and strawberry ba=s, from 1871 to 1880, 32.S49.

Mature vellow pike from 1871 to 1S80. 2,882.

Mature bullheads from 1871 to 1880, 5,750.

Mature yellow perch from 1S71 to 1SS0, 2.341.

There have also been distributed at different times
93,000 eels, 900,000 frost fish, 780,000 fresh water
shrimps, 155,500 sturgeon, 610 carp and 18,000 crawfish.

J. O'EANE,

MANCTACTCBEE AND' LMPCETEE OP

Harness, Saddles, Whips,
Blankets, Boots, Etc

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
all kinds for horses. Can refer to all the principal trainers
and horseman on the Pacific Coast.

X. B.— My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely due to the careful observation and the
valuable suggestions of the most skillful "turfmen" in the
I'nited States. The benefits of which revert to the public in
tbe shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING ARTICLE.
Sole a.'ent for Tir. _i_ H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKinney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
E«D3iring done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
hand the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, birdies, whips, spurs, bits, and 2Mb
I race saddles. JOHN OKAXE.

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA ROSA.

J. A. MoKEREON,

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.

NO. 327 SUTTEE STREET,

Between Dupont and Stockton. San Francisco.

REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

CALIFORNIA'S EXPOSITION.

THE 29th ANNUAL

STATE FAIR

— BEGIXS AT —

SACRAMENTO, CAL.,

ON TELE llth AND CLOSES ON THE
16th OF SEPTEMBER.

The Premium List embraces liberal awards for all
kinds of Live Stock, Machinery, Implements, etc.. Tex-
tile Fabrics, Mechanical. Agricultural and Horticultural
Products, Fine Arts, etc.

Any further information may be had upon applica-
tion to the Secretary ,'from whom^Preminm Lists may
be procured.

HUGH M. LARUE, President.

EDWIN F SMITH, Secretary.

P. O. Drawer A, Sacramento, Cal. July 15 4t

dan. McCarthy,

LIVERY, BOARDING ASD SALE STABLE

608 Howard St, near Second.

Largest stock of fast livery teams in the State. First
class boarding. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horses, buggies, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

V.\G0WSK7

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PIERCE&C0.OAKL°CAL.

AGENTS FOR THE PACIFIC-COAST.

THE BALDWIN THEATER.

ON'E WEEK ONLY, COMMENCING MONDAT.Jclt 17,
Aod duriog the entire week,

THE HASLONS,

In their Parisian absurdity,

E^Le Voyage en Suisse. ^

The CALIFORNIA THEATER

MONDAY, JULY 17, AND DURING THE WEEK,

HAVERLY'S
MASTADON MINSTRELS.

EMERSON'S

STANDARD THEATER.

MONDAY, JULY 17, AND DURING THE WEEK,

H. M. S. PIXAFORE.

THE TIVOLI GARDEN.

MONDAY, JULY 17, AND DURING THE WEEK.
Grand Prodnction of the Romantic Opera

DER FREISCHUTZ.

THE WINTER GARDEN.

MONDAY, JULY 17. ASD DURING THE WEEK,
Tbe Grand Spectacular Opera,

MOJJA.;

Or, THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

THE MUSIC LESSON.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aag. 23,1883.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all two-year-olds
owned in tbe District. Mdc heats, 2 best in 3; purse. £200.
First horse. $120: second. $60; third. $20. Closed on the first
day of May with the following entries:

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, hy Abbotaford.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
CleUan.

G. C. Fountain names bit 1 May Day, by Eugene Caa-
serly.

P. J. Shafter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic

Steve Crandail names h. f. no name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.-Free lor all horses thatnever
beat 2:35; purse, $400. First horse, .^240; second. $120;
third, $40.

SECOND DAT— Wednesday, Aug. 33.

No. 3— RVNNING RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 5,
free to all; purse, $250. First horse, -$150; second, $75; third
$25.

No. 4- PACING RACE. -Free to all horses that never

beat 2:25; purse, .$300. First horse, $200; second, $75; third,
$25.

THIRD DAT— Thursday, Aag. 2*.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE. -Free for all three-year-oldfl
owned in the District; purse. S300. First horse, $180: sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st. with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott. by Grey McClellan.

W. J. Starr names blk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. B. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Genl Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. a Ned. by Overland.

L. H. Boggs names b c. Warwick, by Milton Medium.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE— Free for all that never bea
2:25; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $ 50

FOURTH DAT-*-Friday, Aug, 85.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE -Free toaUhorses that never
beat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse. $300; second. $150; third.
$50.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE— Free for all; single dash; one
mile; purse. $200. First horse. $120: second, S80; third, $20.

No. 9-TRUTTING RACE — Free for all horses tbat
never beat 2.30; purse, $500. First horse. $300; second. $150;
third, $50.

FIFTH DAT— Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mo. 10— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile aud repeat; purse, $200. First horse, $120; seo
ond, $60; third. $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE. -Free toad that never beat
2:21; purse, $700. First horse. $400: second, $200; third. $100.

ENTRIES.

L Entries must be made in writing and dated, and give
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence o
owner.

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postoffice address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former name.

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS.

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5. to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock M. on Monday, the first day of
August, 18S2. *

2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter aud three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gOT-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK. President.
^CHARLES HOFFER. Secretary.

2TJ2TEREDS OF DELIGHTED OITES

See, for the first Time in their Lives, the

JAPANESE ARTIST AND EMBROIDERERS

AT WOKK IN THEIR NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

ICHI BAN, 82 and 24 Geary Street.

The Bbeedkb and Spobtsman is printed with Shattuck ond Fletcher's Ink.

Pacific Breeders^ Association.

Embryo Trotting StakeSj 1882.

Sweep3takes for foals, 1832, $100 each; $25 forfeit; $10 dee-
lar&tion; $5 nomination fee.

There are three stakes under the denomination of Em-
bryo for 1SS2. viz.. for yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-
year-olds. The nominator chooses whether he will imme
in one or all of them. The yearlii g distance is a dash of a
mile; two-year-old, heats of a mile, (2 iu 3); three-yi
3 in 5— all in harness. Five dollars must accompany ttie
nomination; the declaration, $10; on or he fore the Grt of
September of the year the race is to be trotted; the i
$25, on or before the day, which is ten days previous to tho
date fixed for the race. If the declaration or forfeit i.- not
paid at the specified time, the sul scriberwill be hehl I'm (ho
lull amount Of the stake. Pedigree, color, marks, and date
of foaling must be given, and the following will be the for-
mula for making the nomination:

Sec'y Pacific Breeders' Association. I name in Embryo

Stake of 1882. the colt (or till vl, foaled . 1882, by ,

dam , by , iu the Stakes of 1883. l&St 1SS5. if the nomi-
nator desires to enter in all of tbe Stakes. If he desires to
name in one one or more, specify which years. The $5 fee cov-
ers the first expense if the colt is named in one or all of the
races; payment of the declaration $10 absolves from further

Saymeuts. The race to be trotted on the first .Saturday of
lovcmber of each year, if good day and track, and on the
track named by the officers of the Associotiou. If the day
or track is nut good, on the first good day a .d track follow-
ing the date. The winner shall receive six-uintha of the
whole sum, stakes, forfeits, and other sources of reveuue;
the second, two-ninths; the third, one-ninjh. National
Trotting Association Rules of 1SS2 to govern. Nomina-
tions to be made to JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Secretary pro
tern, of Pacific Breeder's Association, office of BiiKEDBa
and Spobtsman, 50$ Montgomery Street. San FranciBco.
JAMES Nl. M SHAFTER. President
A P. WHITNEY, \ice-l 'resident.
N. T. SMITH. Treasurer.
JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Secretary pro tern.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER.

Pathological Horse Shoer,

PRACTICAL IK ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES
No. 105 COMMEBCIAL St.

1882

^ht fBjxztilcx und gfymfamm.

47

Pacific Coast Blood Horse As'n.

PROGRAMME.

FIXED EVENTS-SPRING &.FALL MEETINGS
1883 and 1884.

BALDWIN STAKE FOR 1882

SPRING MEETING.
Fiest Day.

WINTERS" STAKE— For three-year-olds, to be run the
first day of the Spring Meeting; dash of one-and-a-half
miles; S100 each, .-25 forfeit, s3(J0 added; second to have
(150, third to save stake, dominations in above to be made
for 1884.

SAME DAY— CALIFORNIA STAKE — For two-year-
olds, $50 each, §25 forfeit, §250 added; to be run on the first
day of the Spring Meeting; second to save stake; dash of
half a mile. Nominations in above to be made for 18S3.

Second Day.

PACIFIC CTJP— Handicap of §100 each, §50 forfeit, §20
declaration. §600 added; second to receive §300, third to
uave stake; two aud-a-i piarter miles; to be ran on the sec-
ond day of the Spring Meeting. Will close the 1st of March,
1883.

Third Day.

"SPIRIT OF THE TIMES'' STAKE— Dash of one-and-
three-quarter miles for all three-year-olds; §100 each, §25
forfeit, §300 added; §150 to second, third to save stake.
Nominations in above to be made for 1884.

SAME DAY— GANG STAKE-Dash of three-quarters
of a mile for two-year olds; $50 each, §25 forfeit. §250 added;
second horse to save stake. When any California two-year-
old beats the time of Gano, 1:15 for three-quarters of a
mile, the Stake to be named after the colt which beats it.
Nominations to be made for 1883.

FALL MEETING.
Fibst Day.

LADIES' STAKE— For two-year-old fillies; §50 entrance,
$25 forfeit. §200 added; three-quarters of a mile; second to
Bave entrance. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY-THE VESTAL STAKE— For three-year-
old fillies, one-and. a-quarter miles; §25 p. p.: §300 added;
second to receive §100, third to save stake. Nominations to
be made for 1884.

Second Day.

STALLIf >N STAKE— Conditions— Only those three-year-
olds are eligible which are the get of stallions owned in this
State. The stallions have to subscribe the amount charged
for their services to the fund; private stallions at the price
of their last season, and those which have not made a pub-
lic season, to pay §50, that sum being the minimum price.
The owner of the get of a stallion is competent to name.
The stake for the colts shall be §100 each, §25 forfeit; plate
or money added at the discretion of the Committee; dist-
ance, lj miles. To close for 1882 on the 1st of August next,
at which time both stallions and colts (progeny) must be
named.

Thibd Day.

THE BALDWIN STAKE— Post stake for all ages; dash
of four miles; §250 each, p. p.; §1.000 added; second, §400,
third to save stake. Will close on the 1st of August, 1832,
for that year.

SAME DAY-FINIGAN STAKE-For two-year-olds;
dash of a mile; §50 each, .^25 forfeit; §250 added; second to
eave stake. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY— FAME STAKE— For three-year-olds; dash
of two miles; ylOll each, §25 forfeit; §500 added; second to
have §150; third to save stake. Nominations to be made
for 18S3.

All of these Stakes close on the first day of August next,
tlie colts rating now as yearlings, foals of 1831. Nomina-
tions to be made to (_'. M. Chase, Assistant Secretary, P. O.
fcoi 1,961, S. F.. P. C. B. H. A To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, 1st of August.

THEO. WINTERS, President.

Jos. Caikx Simpsox. Secretary,

C. M. CEASE. Ast Sec'ty.

SPEED PROGRAMME

First Annual Meeting

»OF THE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ,

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

$3,500 IN PURSES!

FIKST DAT— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING EACE-Purse S250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District.

No. 2-TRoTTlXi; EACE-Purse, §500. For horses that
have never beaten 2:2o.

SECOND DAY— "Wednesday, Aug. 16.

No. 3-RTJNNING STAKE— For two-year-olds; §50 en-
trance; §10 forfeit; sl50 added. Second to save entrance,
Dash of three-quai ti:rs ot a mile.

No. 4--RUNNINK STAKI.. -Free for all; v'O entrance;
$10 forfeit; slOO added. Second to have entrance. Dash
of a mile.

No. 5-TEOTTINO RACE— Purse §100. For double
team owned in the District by one man.

THIRD DAY— Thuesday, Aug. 17.

No. 6-TROTTING RACE— Purse §400. For horses that
have never beaten 2:40.

No. 7-TEOTT1NG EACE-Purse §100. For horses that
nave never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

FOURTH DAY— Feiday, Aug. 18.

Uo„ 8-RUNNING RACE- Selling Purse. §200; $50 to

second horse; ent ance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for §1.000 to carry
their entitled weight. Two pounds <jtf for each §100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can V-e claimed by any one.

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE— Free for all; $25 entrance;
§10 forfeit; §75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No. 10-TROTT1NG EACE-Purse, §500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Purse, S600. Free for all.
No, 12— TROTTING RACE— Purse, §400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting races are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; five to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent. o:i purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent, to third-
National Association Rules to govern trotting; hut the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes,
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares and geldings.

AU three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, IN writing, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed-
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock 31. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th. inclusive.

J. D. CHACE, President.

JAMES O. WANZER, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA. SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cal., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, §500
First horse receives §400; second horse, $100. Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember lr.t.

~o. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned iu the District; purse, §100; entrance §5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned

. the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance §5, added.

No. Jr-KUNNING-Half mile ami repeat; free for all
horsesowned in the District; purse, $75; entrance §5, added.

No. 5— TROTTING -Free lor all three -year -olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, §75; entrance $5,
added.

THIKD DAY- -Fbiday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, §100; entrance §5, addei

No. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance §5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance §5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse. §500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent.
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, §100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st.

2d.

ranee.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. M_ on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

All trotting races roust be in harness.

National Trotting Association Rule3 to govern trot-

6th.
7th.

ting rai
8th.

Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running races.

9th. Free for all. in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Si.crctarv ou or K'torc; September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.
J. H. MAGOFFEY, Secretary.

SAVE MONEY !

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

James Wylie,

20 & 22 Seventh St., nr. Market,

MANUFACTURES

Light Carriages, Buggies and Wagons,

Guarantees First-class Work and Low Prices. Repair-
ing, Faintinjr ana Triniininjr with promptness and at
reasonable rates.

RAILROADS.

Ifor Sale !

A BRACE OF

PINE FOX HOUNDS !

Training and Breeding guaranteed. Address for par
ticulars,

TOM TUNSTEAD,

Nicacio, Marin County,

C P. It. Iv.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in
San Francisco, as follow*:

9.30 A M

I 4.00 p m

* 430 p M
8.00 a M
3.30 pm

* 4.30 p m
8.00 am

* 4.00 p m
9.30 a m
4.30 p M
8.00 a m

* 4.00 P M
8.00 a m

II 4.30 P M
t 8.00 a m

9.30 A M
8.00 a m
5.00 P M
9.30 am

* 4.00 P M
8.00 A M
8.00 am

10.00 am
3.00 p m
5.00 p m
3.30 p m
5.30 p M
8.00 a m

8.00 A M
8.00 A 31
3.30 P M

* 4.30 p m

* 4.00 P m .
8.00 a m .
3.00 P m .
8.00 A m .
9.30 a m .
3.30 P m .

* 100 P si
" 4.30 P m

3.30 P m

8.00 a m

' 4.30 P m

* 8.00 A M

DESTINATION.

. . .Antioch and Martinez. .

. . .Calictoga and Napa. .

. J Deming, El Paso 1 Express ....
. V Paso and East, j" Emigrant. ..

. t Gait and ) via Livennore

. 1 Stockton J* via Martinez

. ..lone

. . . Knight's Landing

(JSundays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . .Livermore and Pleasantou. . .

.Madera and Fresno. .

. . .Marysville and Chico. .
. . .Niles and Haywards. .

. f Ogdeu and "1 Express

."(East i Emigrant

...Redding and Ked Bluff

. I Sacramento, ") via Livennore .

. -' Colfax and > via Benicia

. (.Alta I via Benicia

...Sacramento, via Benicia

. . . Sacramento River Steamers . . .
...San Jose

..Vallejo..

(JSundays only).,

. . .Willows and Williams. .

2.40 PM
*12.40 p M

10.10A 31
7.40 p 3i

11.40AM
•10.10 am
"10.10 am
7.40 p m
2.40 pm
7.10 a si
5.40 pm

12.40 p 31
5.40 p sr

10.10 am
111.40 a 31
2.40 p M
5.40 p M
8.40 a 31
2.40 P M

12.40 p M
5.40 p 31
5.40 p 31
4.10 pm
9.40 A M
8.40 a m

11.40 am
6.10 A 31
5.40 p M
5.40 p 31
7.40 PM

11.40 am

no. io am

* 6.00 A M
4.10 pm
9.40 am

7.40 p 31

2.40 P 31

til. 40 A M

12.40 p sr

no. io am

11.40 A 31

* 7.40 P M

no. io a 3i

* 7.40 P m

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 a. 31. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PIER.

From "--an Francisco, " Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00-*6.30— 7.30— 8.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30— 1.30— 2.30—3.30— 130 -5.30-6. 30—
7.0O— 8.00-9.30— 11.00-«12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — ♦6.00-"t6.30-7.00-,1t7.30-8.00-»t8.30—
9.00-*t9.30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00-1.00-2.00— 3.00-'t3.30
— 1.00— *t430- 5.00— *f5.30-6.00—«f6.30— 7.00— «8.00 —
9.30-11.00— "12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00-,6.30-7O0-"7.30-8.00-»8.30-

9.00— 19.30 — 10.00 — 110.30— 11. 00-111. 30-12. 00-1.00-
2.00 — 3.00 — 4.00—1.30-5.00-5.30-6.00-6.30-7.00-8.00
— 9.30-«12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00-*6.30— 7.00-*7.30-*8.00

— »8.30 -9.00-10.00-11.00— 2.00-3.00— 1.00— M.30-5.00
—•5.30-6.00— »6.3O-7.00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

FE03I BROADWAY, OAKLAND — "5.32-»6.02-6.32-
7.02— 7.32— 8.02-8.32-9 02- 9.32-10.02- 10.32 — 11.02 —
11.32—12.02—12.32—1.02—1.32-2.02-2 32—3.02—3.32—
4.02—4.32—5.02—5.32—6.02—6.32—7.02- 8.02—9.32 —11.02

FROM EAST OAKLAND '5.21— «5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51-9.51—10.51—11.51-12.51—1.51—2.51—3.51 -4.51—
5.51-6.51—7.51—9.21—10.51.

FROM ALAMEDA-»5.15— *5.45-6.15— 7.10-*t7.35-8.10-
•18.35 — 9.10-«t9.35- 10.10— »tl0.35— 11.10— 12.10— 1.10-
2.10 — 3.10 —U0-*t4.35—5.10-«t5.35-6.10-«t6 35— 7.15
*t7.35-9.15— 10.45.

FROM BERKELEY »5.45 — *6.15 — 6.45— *7.15— 7.45—

•8.15 — 8.45 — 19.15-9.45— U0.15— 10. 45- til 15— 11. 45-
12.15-1.45-2.45-3.45-4.15—4.45—5.15-5.45-6.15-6.45
-7.45-9.15-"10.45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY '5.45— "6.15— 6.45— *7.15—

7.45 — 8.45 — 9.45 — 10.45-1.45-2.45-3.45— 445-»5.15—
5.45— »6.15-6.45— *7.15.

CREEK ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRAHCISCO "7.15— 9.15— 11.15— 1.15— 3.15

—5.15.
From OAXLAND »6.15— 8.15— 10.15-12.15-2.15-4.15.

All trains run daily, except when star (•) denotes Sun-
days excepted. (Trains marked thus (t) run via East Oak-
land. JSundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 aud 103 Montgomery St.. S. F.

A. N, TOWiVE,

Gen. Supt.

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd) "

MELBOUBNE, Australia,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a da;
be named early iu January next, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive >"2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, anil third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter aud three to start.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
p. M. on WEDNESDAY. 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained, until
July28tb, of Dr. JOHN WEIL', BftldwiB Hotel. San Fran-
cisco. R. J. OIBNEY, Secretary,
Kirk Ba/.aar, Melbourne.

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING .

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Passimtjer Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

8.30 A M
t 9.30 A h
10.10 a M

* 3.30 p si
4.25 P 31

* 5.15 P 3i
6.30 P M

8.30 A M
10.40 A M

* 3.30 p m
4.25 p m

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
and Salinas.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 a M

* 8.10 A M
9.03 A Bi

•10.02 A M.

* 3.36 P 31
t 4.59 P M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P M

9.03 A M
•10.02 A M

* 3.36 p M
6.00 p id

t 8.15 p M

'10.02 a ar

6.00 P Bf

•10.02 A M

10.02 a M
6.00 p M.

( Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 a. M.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 a. 31. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

AND

PLEASTJR_E_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

A FFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort, the best places in the State
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVF, SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

With its heautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in

abundance can be ohtaiued from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the hest shooting may be had in
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound in

its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish -Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
'HOTEL DEL MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 X 50 feet)

For Warm Salt Water Plunge and Swimmixo

Baths.

ELEGANT ROOMS

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER

facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc.. Etc., Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Kailroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

US' At PAJARO. the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connects
daily with Trains of the S. P. R R. . «„,„-

The S P 1! 1! run. through the counties ot San Mateo
Santa Clara. San Benito. Santa Cruz aud Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDIiKAS are reached
by this line. Stages Connect with trams dajly •> BU |"
for those well- ki,»»n Retreats. PI III^IMA, SAN C.Rfc-
GOKIO and PESCADERO. We would particularly caU at.
teution to the unlimited extent ol range at and abontSAM
BRUNO and M.-MAIluN'S lor Rll'bL PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance Iron, ^,, 1 rsneaco
and offer special inducements to the lovers ot this manly

8I*'rt SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen a.,d ottem presenting Passage Tiekets of any

,le< rnot.en ,- .1 .1 '", t ' 'ey. will be eiitltledto

de„l> ,t.;.n , l ' v||,,% ,,[. ■ .,.1,1,11,. , S

when carried m V..i ^a.- Cars and put ill charge of Train
BSn^Xnen T.,,n, Baegagenrcn axe tastauoteo. to issue
CBlUCKS for all Dogs received in Baggage caxB.

T* lnordertogur,rdaeai,,stae,nde,iVtoD..gswh.lc.n
transit it is necessary that they be provided with i oLLAlt
audi ll UN Guns and Pishing Tackle checked and fer-
ried tree of charge. Cans taken apart and securely packed
iu wood or leather cases may be taken iu Passenger !-»_

TICKET OFFICES-Fassenger Depot. Townsend street
and No. 2 New Montgomery Street, Palace Hotel.
*• C' ^.Snden, "' 5i°S5?« «* *•

£n- S. P. Atlantic Express Train via Los Aug
ma etc , leaves San Francisco dady via Oakland 1'e
of Market Street, at 9:30 A. M.

48

gtt* fpmfe mul M> parlsrorro.

July 15,

SPEED PR0GRAMMESF0R:I882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST BAY— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No.l— RUNNING-GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; §150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5

P No1.^6- & AME DAT. - RUNNING. - ALAMEDA
STAKE —For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; £25 forfeit; §175 added; second to save

BtNa 3. - SAME DAT. - RUNNING. - PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance' §25 forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No 4— SAME DAT.— TROTTING.— 2:40 Class; purse,
$600; first horse, §360; second, glSO: third, $60.

No. 5— SAME DAT. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME —$150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Santa Claus' time (2:174).

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No 6.— TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, $800; first horse,

S480; second, §240; third, §80.

No. 7.— SAME DAT. - PACING.— Purse, $500; first
horse, §300; second, §150: third, §50.

Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; §100 en-
trance; §25 forfeit; .-£50 added; second horse to save stake.

No. 9.— SAME DAY.— TEOTTING.- Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, §600; first horse, §360; second, §180; third,
S60.

No 10— SAME DAT— TROTTING.— 2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, §480; second, $240; third, $80.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 7.

No. 11.— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second. §120;
third. $40.

No 12— SAME DAT.— TROTTING— For all four-year-
olds- purse, $600; first horse, §360; second, §180; third, >'".

No. 13. - SAME DAY. - PUNNING. - SELLING
RACE.— Purse, §250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive §75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation.

FIFTH DAY— Feiday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14. — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —

$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.-SAME DAY— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete forpremiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed byat least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING— 2:25 CLASS. -
Purse, $800; first horse, $480: second, §240; third, $80.

No. 17.— SAME DAT.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of §50 will be given the yearling making
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.

SIXTH DAY— Satueday, Sept. 9.

NO. 18.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE,
$150 Gold MedaL Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of §250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— Same day— or and bicycle tourna-
ment, for the Association's Gold Medal to first, Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bicyclists.

No. 21.— SAME DAT— TROTTING.— Free for all;
purse, $$00; first horse. $480: second. $2-10: third, $80.

No. 22. -SAM K DAT.— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

$12,500
In Purses and Staks.

CONDITIONS.

Entries to all running stakes, trotting and pacing races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1.
1832. Forfeits in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
10 per cent, on the trotting and pacing races, should in all
cases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

In all, five to enter, and three to start.

Entrance fee. ten per cent, on purse.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All offers in trotting races are confined to horses on the
Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entries required to filL

Those who have nominations in stakes MUST name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the .Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of '.he Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern running races, except as above specially provided.

All entries to be made in writing, to give sex, color and
marks of horse; also, name aod residence of owner; ami in
riiu! 1 1 o _■ races colors to be worn by the rider. And in all,
any other particulars that will enable the spectators to dis-
tingusb the horses iu the race.

Write "Entries to races" on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER,

Secretary.

. C. DIETZ.

President.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIB
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For

all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; §50 entrance, $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. 2.— RUNNING.— BREEDERS' .STAKE.— For foals
of 1879: one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; S300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.

No. 3.- RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse. §250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
§75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for §1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.

No. i— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse, 31,000.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5— TROTTING.— 2:25 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, §600; for three year olds
and under.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds,

THIRD DAT— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING-FILLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR
OLD FELLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile; §50 entrance; §15
forfeit; §200 added; second to receive §75; third, §25.

No. 9.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; §100
entrance; §25 forfeit; §250 added; second horse, §100; third,
§50.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNEE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; §50 entrance, §15 forfeit; §200 ad-
ded; second borse, §75; third, §25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42J— is beaten.

No. 11.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, §250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, §100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
§1,0C3, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
§100 under fixed valuation.

No. 12-TROTTING— 2:30 class; purse, §1,200.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING.— 2:22 class; purse, §1,200.
No. 14.— PACING.-2:25 class; purse, §500.
No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;
purse, §800.

FIFTH DAT— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNLNG.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—

For two year olds; dash of one mile; §50 entrance, §15 for-
feit. s200 added; second horse, §50; third, §25.

No. 17.— RUNNING— SELLING RACE.— Purse, §300;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; §100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for §1.500, carry full weight; for §1.200, three
pounds off; for §1,000, five pounds off; for §750, seven
pounds off; for §500, ten pounds off.

" No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; §100 entrance; §500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
§150; third, §100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.

No. 19.— RUNNING. -CONSOLATION PURSE.— §250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING.— 2:19 class; purse, §1,200.
No. 21.— TROTTING— Purse, §800; for double teams of
2:30 horses.
No. 22— TROTTING— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR1S82,

closed in 1881 with twelve nominations.

No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME. -§250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time (2:I7i),

Entries for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. 1.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
for foals of 1S80, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash: £50 entrance, p.p.; §300 added;
second horse, §100; third, $o0.

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to be run at State
Fair of 1884. Same conditions.

No. 3.-RUNNING — MATURITY STAKE. — Three-
niiij dash, forfoirr.year.olds, in 1883; §100 entrance; §25
forfeit: >'5:j0 added; second horse, §150; third horse, §100.
To be run at the State Fair of 1833.

No. 1 -RUN XING— CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 1881. Dash of one
mile; $100 entrance; $25 forfeit; §250 added; second horse,
§100; third, §50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNING— For two-year-olds; purse
§400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlingB; purse
§300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 3-PAi TFIC COAST TROTTING- 2:36 Class; purse
§1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

"Wednesday, Sept. 20th.
no. 4— pacific coast novelty running— 2j

mile dash, purse §600. The first horse to each half mile to
win §100, and the horse first to two and two-and-one-half
milt- posts to win §50 each extra; §200 additional will be
added to the purse, pro rata, if more than ten entries.

No. 5— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with six entries.

No. 6— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 255 Class; purse
§1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 7— DISTRICT— TROTTING — For named horses;
purse §500; 7 to enter, 4 to start. This race is intended for
horses that can trot in three minutes or a little better. Four
moneys.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 8-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse §500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive §200 additional. Four moneys.

No. 9— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse §800. Closed with ten entries.

Ladies' Equestrianism.

jfS*FocR Prizes in Gold Com. $40, §30, §20, §10.

No. 10— DISTRICT— TROTTING— 2:38 Class; purse §800;
7 to enter, 4 to start. Four moneys.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST— RUNNING -Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse §800, and §200 added if more

than ten entries. Four moneys.

No. 12— DISTRICT-RUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse §500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

No. 13— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING -For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1S82; 2:22 Class; purse
§1,500, and §500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash (£150) with his own name, August L 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No. 14— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 258 Class; purse
§1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 15— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
§400, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in tire,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; rive
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day'sracing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two -year -olds, when running iu their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary. IN' writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; inn'l mi Friday the Wednesday i>r, vimi^.
by twelve o.clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights] to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex,
color, and marks of horses; also, name and residence of
owner. In running trees, full colors to be worn by rider ;
and drivers in trotting races are respectfully requested to
w ar caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn by drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Write " Entries to Races ' on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH,

Secretary.

RE3IAEKS AND CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
POUR moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent of purse. Ent-
rance fee, 10 per cent, of purse, and must accompany the
nomination. District Races mil close with the Secretary
at 5 o'clock P. M. of July 15, 1882. Pacific Coast Races to
close with the Secretary August 1, 1882.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified: but the Board of Managers
i reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes altemate-
I ly. or to start a special race between heats.
I All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
| carry 1C0 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

i All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
■ ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above, other-
j wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only he entitled
! to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins hut oue money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered iu purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse shall be
qualified to enter in any District Race that has not been
owned in the District six (6) months prior to the day of
the race- and any entry by any person of any borse so dis-
qualified shall be held liable for the entrance fee so con-
tracted without any right to compete, and the same shall
be held liable to penalties prescribed by the Rules of the
National Trotting Association and expulsion from this
Association.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

In all the Coast Races noted above, .six entries are re-
quired fo fill, and three horses to start; but the Board
&ESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ANY RACE WITH A LESS
NUMBER,

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock r. M. sharp.

The rack is first-class, having been improved. Stables,
hay and straw free to competitors.]

ENTRIES.

1st. Entries roust be made in writing and dated.

2nd. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3rd. State COLOR of horse, and marks if necessary.

4th. State whether the horsa is a stallion, make or
OELDINS.

5th. State name of siitE and dam if known; if un-
known, state the fact i:i the entry.

6th. State namk and P. O. address of tbeowncr of tho
horse entered.

7th. Sign with P. O. address of the party entering the

8th. If the name has been changed, give former name.
9th Repeat by mail, all entries made by telegraph.
Agricultural District No. 2, California, cum] irises tho
Counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne. Stanislaus,
Mariposa, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, and Kern.

L. U. 8BTXPPEE, President

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

SAN MATEO AND SA5TA
CLAEA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SA1T JOSS, CAL„

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 35th, 1883.

No. L TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.
No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

SECOND DAY-Tnesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; £150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. 4. SAME DAT— RUNNING— For all ages; mil©
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 5. SAME DAY— RUNNING — Selling Race —
Purse, §200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any
one.

THIRD DAT— "Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, $400.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Boggy Horse Race — For

horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday. Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash:
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit: $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for all Purse
$300.

No. 10. SAME DAY— TROTTING— For four-year-olds.
Purse $400.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUNNING— 1J mile dash. Free for all: $50
enfcrauce: $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of aided money.

No. 12. SAME DAY-TROTTING -2:27 class, Purso

NO. 13. SAME DAY" - TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

SLYTH DAY— Saturday, Sept.. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.
No. 15. SAME DAY— TROTTING -2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races arc the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent.
on purse, to accompany noniiuationa Purscdivided at the
rate of sixty per cent to urst horse, thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classeB, to
cany one hundred and-ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to tho
Secretary, in writing 'In' 1 i ■ .!-.-■■ they will start on Tuesdiy,
on the Monday previous; snd on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, ami on Knu.i.v, :!.■_ U . dnesd.iy previous, by twelve
o'clock m. This rule is obnaQs, and must he strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horso Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex, color,
and marks of horses; also, name and residence of owner.
In running races full colors to be worn by rider; and dri-
vers in trotting races are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named m their entries, as their
horses will be designated upon programmes by colors worn
by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
ou Tuesday, August 1st, 1882.

■Writo "Entries to Races" on outside of envelope.

A KING, President.

T. 8. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.

SA1ST FKAXCISCO, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1882.

I SUBSCRrPTIGir

( FIVE DOLLAKS A YSAfi.

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

No one who has the smallest knowledge of the great
horses of the time will question the right of Electioneer to
a prominent niche in the Temple of Hippie Fame, if he does
not figure in the list of winners. That he is still more emi-
nently entitled to be ranked among the " Notable Horses of
California," if not born or raised in this State, is undenia-
ble. Like many of the greatest names in the human race, his
fame rests on what has been accomplished in the land of
adoption, and after coming here comparatively unknown, a
short rive years has given him a place among trotting sires
of the highest grade. In one respect he takes precedence
of all, and can show a succession of young prodigies, any
one of which would be a measure of glory to a progenitor.
The remarkable "prepotency," as writers are now bo par-
tial to calling the power of transmitting qualities he has
Bhown would scarcely have been credited before he gained
the distinction he enjoys. A few years ago the prophet

ELECTIONEER.

who ventured the prediction that any stallion would show
in one season a yearling with a record of 2:36%, a two-year-
old with 2:21 to her credit, another two-year-old with 2:24%,
and several more of the latter age which gave a public exhi-
bition of speed much below a 2:30 gait, would have been
held demented. Even after Fred'Crocker trotted in 2:25%
the most acute observers held that it was a phenomenal per-
formance which, in all probability, would not be reached in
years. Had it not been that Sweetheart was so near the
same point, there would have been still greater doubt,
though as it was, the likelihood of still more marvellous
feats speedily following, there was general incredulity.

Though Electioneer has never trotted in public, he gave
evidence of possessing his share of the well known speed of
the family, and it was only the "worst run of bad luck"
imaginable which prevented him from leading the noted
progeny of Green Mountain Maid, great as the feats of

Prospero, Dame Trot, Elaine, etc., have been. Probabili-
ties, however, are not required, and the glory which Elec-
tioneer has obtained through his progeny is far beyond
what individual capacity would merit, though that capacity
were of the highest class. Individual merit in horses ends
with the active life of the performer. He who has the
faculty of perpetuating the desired qualities lives in future
generations, and in the case of the horse under considera-
tion there are already so many of his sons and daugh-
ters which are endowed, that it is sure he will take the place
of a founder of a family, and the Electioneers be known
through several generations by this distinctive appellation.
Even when broken up into several branches the "head of
the clan" will be remembered as the founder of the dynastv,
and the banner emblazoned with the colors of the <_■".
As has been stated, there was a succession of prodigies
his credit after the fruits of his first season in Calif'

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July 22,

came upon the track. Though, he had made some seasons
in the East, he was so completely overshadowed, in the
estimation of his former owner, by his stable companion,
Messenger Duvoc, that he occupied an inferior position.
Not so humiliating as the Godolphin Arab occupied at Gog
Magog, but restricted in his opportunities and his colts
given no ehance.

When Governor Stanford visited Stony Ford and the stal-
lions were paraded for his inspection, his companions were
enthusiastic over the fancy of the owner. Messenger Duroc
was the only horse in the world, and to show another after
he had been on the stage was like displaying the daubs of
a village pothouse in juxtaposition to a gallery of the grand
masters of the art. He was not to be misled, however, by
the acclamations. First he saw that the form of Electioneer
was superior — much superior, according to his idea, — and
then the next thing to consider was the breeding. Both
were by the same sire. Messenger Duroe's dam Satinet by
Boe's Abdallah Chief, and the dam of Electioneer was Green
Mountain Mafd by Harry Clay.

Messenger Duroc, at that time, owed all of his celebrity
to Prospero and Dame Trot, both from the dam of Election-
eer, and to Hogarth, the dam of which was also by Harry
Clay. To a man who had a knowledge of breeding, in
the habit of forming his opinions from his own knowl-
edge, and not easily influeucd by the enthusiastic notions
of others, there could be little question when a choice had
to be made, and though the "big horse" was priced at
a figure at least four times as much as the other, the more
highly formed and better bred was taken. Price had noth-
ing to do with the choice. The intention was to buy the
best regardless of cost, and fortunately for the breeding in-
terests of California the son of Green Mountain Maid was
the selection. It is not the intention to make this series of
articles a dissertation on breeding. The plan is to accom-
pany the picture with a short sketch of the animal portrayed;
but this must, of course, depend on circumstances. When
the title of "notable" depends on the progeny, then the an-
cestry also comes in for a share of the notice. It is superoga-
tory to say anything of the sire cf Electioneer, Bysdyk's
Hambletonian. His fame is so great, and so deservedly great,
that it cannot be questioned with any logical argument to
support the questioner. His dam, Green Mountain Maid,
stands so nearly at the head of the list of trotting brood-
mares that Miss Bussell is the only one which can dispute
the claim that she should be the premier. Prospero 2.20,
Elaine 2 :20, and Dame Trot 2 :22, are a trio of jewels of which
the highest might be proud. There are assuredly " speed
lines" enough here to suit the most fastidious sticklers for
-this essential part of a pedigree, and to add still greater
force we find that the second generation is likely, and we
believe sure, to better the showing. We have not the least
doubt that there will b.> grandsons and granddaughters of
Green Mountain Maid which will show far faster, and of this
sort not a few.

For the proof, a brief recapitulation of what has already
been done will be all that is necessary, and that we will
rest the case: On the Bay District Course November 13,
1880, Fred Crocker was matched against 2:30. He then was
a two-year-old, and had trotted a race in Sacramento, when
he was beaten by Sweetheart in 2:31%-2:32% This he won
very handily in 2:28% One week afterwards he was again
asked to beat his own time, and he accomplished it with a
margin of 3% seconds, placing 2:25% on the blackboard.
Sweetheart had trotted in 2:2ti%, and the performances by
two Calilornia-bred two-year-olds set the Eastern world
ablaze. The fastest time for years, and it still ranks the
fastest for that section, was 2:31, and to have it lowered so
much was scarcely to be credited. There were chapters upon
chapters in the Eastern papers. Some questioned the accu-
racy of the timing, others the length of the track, and never
before was there such a hubbub unless, perhaps, when
Goldsmith Maid trotted in 2:17 at Milwaukee. Anno Dom-
ini 1881, increased the surprise, or rather so completely
established the superiority of the California colts that the
Eastern breeders were in dismay. At a meeting of an asso-
ciation, composed of the prominent breeders of the East, it
was gravely debated whether the Occidentals should be
barred, handicapped, or some other plan adopted which
would save from impending danger. A resolution was
offered that the distance should be increased to 220 yards in
colt races, and then an amendment was offered that it should
be 150 yards. The cause for all of this tribulation was the
trotting of another lot of two-year-olds, and was as follows:
At the State Fair at Sacramento there was a stake for two-
year-olds, the starters Wildflower by Electioneer, and Eva
by Sultan. The latter was a sister to Sweetheart, Wild-
flower nearly a sister in blood to Fred Crocker, both of their
dams being by St. Clair. Eva won the first heat in 2:33%,
Wildflower the second and third in 2:33-2:37. This was
good, if not up to the standard of the preceding year, but
the owners were well aware that it was well within the rate
of the two fillies, and means were taken to put it to a test.
The race at Sacramento was on September 22d, and on the
Bay District Course, on October 22d, there were two prizes
given for two-year-olds to beat the once celebrated time of
So-So, 2:31. The track was in good order and the day fair.
The attendance was good, a large number of those who take
delight in the sports of the track, but who are prone to
verify the time of the judges with their own watches. Wild-
flower came out first. She moved up and down the stretch

a few times to "warm up," going so smoothly and easily
that it was evident that 2:31 was nowhere, and some were
sanguine enough to predict that the time of Fred Crocker
might be equalled.

She started with the daisy-cutting stride for which she is
noted, and the very best judge of speed, with his eye merely
to guide, would have thought that a " forty gait " was about
the measure. Thirty-five and a quarter seconds^was* the tale
told by the watches when the quarter pole was made, and
there were many of those who held timing watches who
doubted the accuracy of the report and thought that their
"old reliables" hadfailed them at a critical moment. Acting
as Clerk of the course, which gave the best opportunity to
see every portion of the track, and the position of the frac-
tion-al posts being such that there is no difficulty in " catch-
ing the time " correctly, with as good a split-second watcb
as ever came from the hands of the best maker, we were pre-
pared to be accurate, and from our coin of advantage were
prepared to verify the official time. Each of the judges had
a watch, and the figures of the regular timers, stationed im-
mediately opposite the judges' stand, agreed with ours as to
the fractions, and there was a remarkable unanimity in offi-
cials and "outsiders" regarding the time. But this break in
the description is very different from the trotting of Wild-
flower, She swept down the backstretch at such a flight of
speed that the galloper which accompanied her was put to a
racing stride, and at the half mile 1:09 was.the record. This
was surely far too fast, and any animal not yet forty months
old could not withstand the strain. There was a slight slack-
ening of the speed around the further turn, whether owing
to tiring, which appeared inevitable, or strategy on the part
of the driver in order to enable her to come home, was, of
course, unknown to the spectators. With all the evident
slowing, she reached the three-quarters in 1:44%, and yet
there was not the rush which marked her progress in the
backstretch. Mr. Covey ran up the track shouting and sig-
nalling her driver to come on. He did not understand the
mandate until nearly opposite the 150 yard mark, when for
the first time she was touched with the whip. The response
was such an acceleration of the rate that the " teaser " was
forced to extend herself for the rest of the journey, and she
swept under the wire in2:21. The explanation of the slack-
ening on the upper turn and down the stretch was this :
Frank Covey drove the galloper, carrying a chronograph in
his hand. When he Baw that tho half mile was made in 1 : 09
he was startled, and fearful that a break might render all that
had been done of no avail. He was satisfied that any pre-
vious three-year-old time would be beaten easily if there
was no mishap, and very judiciously he directed McGreg-
ory to "take a pull." It is unnecessary to speculate
what would have resulted from a different course, and
it is sufficient that the best time of the East had been
beaten ten seconds, and when that time was " huug out "
there was a shout which might have been heard in the city.
There are few men who would have started another filly after
such an exhibition of speed, but Mr. Rose, with the feeling
of a true sportsman, determined that Eva should fulfill her
part of the programme, and a grand effort she made, accom-
plishing the mile in 2:26. On the 5th day of November
there was another wonderful exhibition of speed by the
youngsters. There were special prizes for yearlings, and
after what the two-year-olds had shown, some were sanguine
enough to predict that the time of Memento would be
beaten. This grand record for a yearling was held to be so
superlatively good that our old and esteemed friend "H. B.,"
of the Turf, Field and Farm wrote "that it would be a long
time before we saw such a wonderful baby trotter." Doctor
Hicks' bay filly Pride, by Buccaneer, made the first essay,
and left the Kentucky time 12% seconds behind, trotting in
2:44%. This was a "hard stent," and as in the preceding
day it took some ngrve to make a trial after such a " break,
ing of the record." Mr. Covey, however, was not easily
discouraged, and Hinda Eose, by Electioneer, her dam Beau-
tiful Belle by The Moor, was selected to battle for Palo Alto.
She proved victorious by the small margin of a second,
2:43% being the mark ^his disposed of the question that
Electioneer coi . trotters from St. Clair mares, and

when Azol, ar I iig by him, with a still different

cross in the d 'a quarter in 41% seconds, the

"prepotency" as established.

On the same i is a further exhibition of the qual-

ity of the stock lope and Palo Alto. Eva trotted a

mile in 2:26%, vo-year-old sister, Sweetheart, a

mile in 2 :22, o md below that of the champion,

Phil Thompson. ture to say, quoting our old friend

again, that it ^ ag time before we will sea sisters

two and three hioh will show such time on the

same day, or 1 :er in the same season.

Five of the /o-year-olds made an exhibition of

a quarter of a ;ee by Electioneer, two by General

Benton. Th tons, Bonnie and Bertha, each

made the quo conds, and the Electioneers as fol.

lows: Eros, Bonita, 32% seconds; Wildflowert,

32 seconds.

It is not s tat the Eastern people doubted the

length of tlie tccuracy of the watches, the age of

the colts. T s that tbey did not set the whole

thing down i, a moon hoax story, akin to the

traveling sto iver, and that all Culifornians were

in a conspir >ug with stories which underrate the

common sei me who would give them credit for

But on the 24th day of November was accomplished, in
our opinion, the greatest feat of them all. Two medals
were offered, the first being for a yearling that would beat
2:43%, the second for a two-year-old to rub out any record
for that age, save that of Wildflower. The figures are the
most eloquent commentary. The yearling, Hinda Eose,
went to the quarter in 40% seconds, to the half-mile pole in
1:18%, and made the mile in 2:36%. She made a break on
the home stretch and the "middle half" was trotted in
1:15%. That a filly taking rank as a yearling, lacking sev-
eral months of being two years old, should show so much
speed and endurance, the speed especially, is the most mar-
vellous illustration of the improvement of the American
trotter which has* ever been shown.

It seemed a fitting tribute to the two prominent breeding
farms of California, and that the union of the forces was
irresistible. Bouita took the second place in the record by
making the mile in 2:24%. Electioneer, St. Clair, Fred
Crocker, Wildflower, Boniti. One of the earliest strains of
California and one among the latest, it is certainly a great
"trick." There are not many Electioneer's outside of Palo.
AHo, but the few there are show the family charactaristics.
Albert W., by Electioneer, his dam a sister to Aurora, prom-
ises to conquer a place in the gallery of notables before
long. Last year as a three-year-old he was very successful.
He won a stake for three-year-olds at the Golden Gate Fair.
At the State Fair he walked over for a stake, and won an-
other, trotting the second, third and fourth heats in 2:38%,
2:36%, 2:39; Flight winning the first in 2:42%. At
Stockton he and Flight again met. He won the first heat in
2:37; she the second in 2:35; he the third ic 2:35 and the
fourth in 2:32%. This was a very good showing for a colt
of his age with as little training as has been given him.
Antero, by Electioneer from Coiumine by A. W. Eichmond,
won the Embryo stakes of 1880 and 1881, when he was a
yearling and two-year-old.

Making actual performances the text, we will not add the
"trials" of the Electioneers, though these would add to his
renown. Not private trials but performances made as much
in public as when the money is " hung up " and judges in
the stand. It may be added, however, that an Electioneer
which cannot trot would be considered an anomaly, and
every one that has had any training can trot fast.

Our engraving is such au admirable picture of Electioneer
that written description is almost unnecessary. We never
saw a more faithful likeness of a horse, and if the color was
added it would be as perfect as au artist could draw, if he
took a year to perfect his work. Some who have seen the
"proof" say, "Why that is a tremendously powerful horse."
That is one of his main features. Quarters and loins are
immensely so, and the gaskins are very full. The shoulders
are well clothed and the neck very strong. With all this
power there is a finish, more quab'ty than is usually seen in
the sons of Hambletonian, and a majority of his colts, par-
ticularly those from highly bred mares, are still finer.
There are several at Palo Alto which it would be difficult
to tell from thoroughbreds. His color is very fine, a deep,
rich bay, with white hind feet.

A REPLY TO EDWIX.

Editoe Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sib: I was much
pleased to see "Edwin's" article on '^Judging by Measure"
iu your issue of July 15th, and would add, by way of paren-
thesis, that if all who differ in opinion would treat their
opponents with equal courtesy, acrimony would be expunged
from our sporting papers, more harmony exist in our Clubs,
and far more good ensue to our fraternity. "Edwin" has
had more practical experience in the matter of judging than
I have, and your correspondent defers much to his asser-
tions; but having thought seriously upon the above subject,
and seen and read of the wide divergence of one judge from
another on the same dog, within the same month, and the
dog in the same condition, I feel as if there was something
radically wrong in the base upon which our judges work.
There was no reason to impugn the opinion of either judge
as to their fitness for the office, or their action as gentlemen.
We all know how many different schools of art there are,
and how tenacious of opinion is the advocate of one ovei
the opinions of another as to their relative merits; there-
fore, in many instances, the widespread dissatisfaction
among the artists over each exhibition; and for that reason
alone, I do not think the citation carries strength sufficient
to convince me that my proposition is untenable.

A dog is a tangible object, aud can be got at from all
sides; an object that has size and body; a picture is not,
but is the. offspring of one's imagination, and its degree of
merit depends upon the artist's technique.

You may take a yacht — each line is drawn upon a truo
scale aud matheiuatinally correct; each curve, from rail to
keelson, and stem to stern, proportioned exactly. Science
has taught us that certain shapes increase the speed, others
the carrying capacity, from which the craftsman knows how
to plan for pleasure or business. So upon the subject of
"judging my measure." In the earlier stuges of Bench
Shows, judging by the "rule of thumb "was the only
method, and eac:h judge did the best he knew how. The
first advance and only forward move, up to date, was the
standard points, as alluded to in my article of July 8th, and
laid down as follows:

We wiil take for illustration the one hundred poiuts given
by Stoneheuge for the Irish Setter. Each point is lucidly
described in his work: Skull, value, 10; nose, 10; ears,
lips and eyes, 4; neck, 6; shoulders aud chest, 15; back,
quarters and stifles, 15; legs, elbows and hocks, 12; feet, 8;

1882

Jgfce |mte iiittl gpaxtemm.

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flSe, 5; symmetry and quality, 5; texture of coat and feather,
5; color, 5.

Now, out of those 100 points I ana firmly of the opinion
that, with proper care in the selection of measurement of
prize winners, and patience, an average can be arrived at
that will arbitrarily fix a standard size under the proper
weight of dog for the skull, nose, ears and lips, neck, shoul-
ders and chest, back, quarters and stifles, legs, elbows and
hocks, feet, thus compiling a standard for symmetry.

Eyes, flag, texture of coat and feather, and color, quality,
or tout ensemble, must be judged by "rule of thumb," the same
as paintings.

1 should very much like to have brother sportsmen offer
their views, and if my position is untenable I will gracefully
and cheerfully — although I would think it rough on the
dog — step down and out. It is only by a pleasant, serious,
and friendly interchange of ideas that reforms are brought
about — that causes pleasure to the " accomplisher " and
leaves no sting to the " extinguished."

The 100-point system has by custom become established,
and although Stonehenge advocates the judging by "posi-
tive and negative marks," which is an excellent arrange-
ment, yet usage has so firmly rooted the 100 points I would
not now try to break it up in favor of the positive and nega-
tive system, but would suggest that some sporting house get
up a book that would carry the advertisement of said house
and contain the printed points of each class of dogs, and
have them for sale, or gratuitously distribute to each Judge
of each Bench Show, aud request said Judge to fill up the
same for publication, in the Breeder and Sportsman, Forest
and Stream, or American Field. Suds.

INTERESTING HISTORY OF RO^RO'S COLTHOOD.

"Ela Hills, Los Angeles County, July 5, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: Your letter
dated May 31st received, and as your paper is to be exclu-
sively for stockmen, with no politics in it, I will take pleas-
ure at all times in adding my mite. Please find §>5 enclosed,
my subscription for one year,

Romero's history, up to the time of his sale to M, Salis-
bury, is about as follows: In 1876 I bought Gretchen, by
Mambrino Pilot, dam Kitty Kirkman, from L. J. Rose, Esq.,
of Sunny Slope, bred her to A. W. Richmond February 28,
1877; she foaled the grey colt Jo Romero, since called Ro-
mero for short. Mr. M. S. Patrick, from whom I purchased
Richmond, wanted a Richmond colt, and as I only had five
colts I would not sell him any, but agreed to give him a half
interest in one that he should select, on condition that he
should pay for training and trotting him in all two and
three-year-old purses; he was also to keep him entire and
not change his name. Mr. Patrick failed in his engagement,
as he left the colt for me to take care of until he was 18
months old, when I insisted upon his taking the colt, as he
was bDthering the mares. Mr. Patrick then gave the colt to
Charles Thomas to break and to take care of. Mr Patrick
died shortly afterwards, and I told Thomas to keep the colt
on the same conditions, which he agreed to. I made no
points with him about the conditions not having been com-
plied with in his two year old form, as Len Rose, thft colt
I kept, had done more than well, but insisted upon some-
thing being done to prepare him for his three-year-old races.
Thomas' ranch is 130 miles from here in the San Jacinto
Mountains, and he made first one excuse then another for
not bringing the colt in for all that fall; said the colt was
sick, and so on. I was informed, however, that the colt was
running with a lot of mares on the Temecula Mountains all
the fall and winter of 1879, and I am told has left several
colts in those parts. Finally, in the spring, about the last
of May, 1880, Thomas sent the colt to Los Angeles, and he
looked as though he might have wintered almost anywhere,
as his hair looked dead and long and he was very poor.
Thomas gave the colt to Durfee to work and train for three
months, but when we hitched him up it was evident that he
had never looked through a collar. As we had been told
the colt was broken to harness, we took no precautions to
prevent him from injuring himself, and he came very near
battering his brains out in the stall before the harness could
be removed. This was about June 1, 1880. July 4th,
1880, we gave our horses a trial, and Komero trotted his
mile in 2:41, and could brush Len Rose down the stretch, who
had trotted in 2 :32% at that time. Before the entries closed
at Sacramento, Romero showed that he was as fast as Len,
but as he had no seasoning work and was soft, I was afraid
of injuring him, and concluded to let him rest and feed
him some gruin until the next spring; besides I thought
Len Kose would be fast enough. At this time Charles
Thomas sold Charles Durfee his half interest in Romero
for $220, I think. Before I sent my horses to Sacramento,
Romero showed a 2:32 gait, but pulled up a little lame,
having stepped in a hole; so his shoes were pulled off and
he was turned out. He was not driven again until towards
winter, when he was hitched up and speeded half a mile for
John Mackey's entertainment, when he trotted in 1:17 or
1:17%, I forget which. We thought it wonderful, as the
horse had been kept in a box stall with no exercise for three
or four motths. Mackey thought him a wonderful colt,
and we were much amused by his remarking that "the colt
made him know that he wanted a car-load of Mambrino
Pilot mares," and he intended to get them to breed to Echo.
I told him that if Haggin bought them he had best buy
Richmond to go with them, if he wanted to breed colts like
Romero.

In December, 1830, 1 offered my stock to Mr. Salisbury, and
as Mr. Titus had told him about Romero, he came to look at
them; he wanted me to set a separate price upon Romero,
and I did, putting him at §2,500, which he thought too
much. I then offered to let him buy Durfee out, and leave
me my half.- He refused, and I then told him that I was
unxioua to sell the stock, and I had already had two trades
broken by Romero, so, in order to get him out of the
way, I would make him a present of my half and he could
buy Durfee out; he would not have it so, and left. Next
day Mr. McKibben ottered Durfee §1,100 for the colt, and I
told Durfee to consult his own necessities and feelings upon
the subject — that anythiug would satisfy me. Durfee went
away, saying that he did not want to do it, but was very
much in need of money, and finally went to McKibben and
took the money. I wanted him to give us a contingent
$2,000 more upon condition of his beating 2.25 within the
year, but could not get him to agree upon it. Mr. Salisbury
bought Romero solely upon Mr. Titus', representations,
and we did not even le;.d the colt for him to see his action,
although we offered to work him next day for him. Mr. Ti-

tus told me long before Mr. Salisbury bought the colt, aud
after Button had beaten us all around the circuit, that though
he was positive that Belle Echo could beat Alex But-
ton, he felt nervous about that green fellow of mine,
meaning Romero, and time has proven that Mr. Titus is
not so blinded by his preference for his own stock as not to
recognize a good horse wherever he sees him.

I have been trying to make this a short story, but find it
impossible to leave out the story of my trying to do right
by this colt and failing. The whole thing in a nutshell is,
that Romero was allowed to raise himself, just like a $30
mustang, and ran with mares and was allowed to serve
them, and never ate a sack of grain altogether, I venture to
say, up to the spring he was three years old. If my part-
ners had trotted him with Len Eose when two years old and
again when three, I am sure it would have made a difference
of $50,000 to me. As long as I was in funds to train and
work colts I never asked odds of any oue as to bars, and I
believe I was the first man in this State to show yearlings
in harness. I took first prize for Josie Coles aud Bessie
Bell, one by Tbe Moor the other by Overland. There "was
no race, but I showed a four-minute gait with them iu front
of the grand stand at S. D. A. S., at the fall meeting of 1873
or 1874, I forget which. I am not in favor of barring, that
is, punishing a stallion for having the best get; we are all
striving for excellence and not for second best, all the time
having an ideal in our mind to breed to. I am of the opin-
ion that all the older breeders of trotters in California, with
two or three exceptions, are too poor to afford to train eight
or ten colts at a time, and don't consider the fight eqnul
when they have to select one mare's produce and stick to it
on account of the entries having been made, though he may
have better ones in the herd, the poor breeders preferring
to wait and select before risking much money. But I say
to the rich ones who have already trotters, go ahead; we
enjoy and glory*in your records, and we will give you a
racket at three and four years old. But there are Hearst,
Haggin, Valensin, and other new breeders of trotters, who
all have some young fast ones, if we only give them a little
time, and it would not be fair to give them a reserved seat
among us second-class fellows until they have a shy at the
best. Nobody ever heard of Lexington's, or Boston's, or
Bonnie Scotland's, or King Alfonso's, or Hambletonian's
get being barred on account of their parentage, although
their lists of winners are legion. No; I say double and
triple the purses even, if the get of one stallion rakes in the
pile every time. No man should be rewarded for producing
the worst article. Yours truly, H. M. Johnston.

THE TURF.

PADDOCK.

HORSES BELONGING TO COLONEL McNASSER.
Colonel James McNasser, of the Golden Eagle Hotel, has
lately imported from his former home in Colorado some
very valuable horses. Our correspondent "Mile-and-a-
Quarter," gave a sketch of them in his letter published in
the number of the 8th of July, and also the information
that the Kleinhaus place, containing 650 acres, had been pur-
chased for a breeding farm. Sixteen mares were brought
and two stallions, the following being a partial list:

Probably the premiership in the stallions should be
awarded to Ensign Goldust, golden chestnut stallion, bred
by L. L. Dorsey, Jefferson county, Kentucky, foaled 1872;
by Goldust. 1st dam by Vermont Black Hawk. 2d dam a
thorougbred mare. It is almost unnecessary to say that
Dorsey's Goldust was one of the most successful trotting
sires, having got Lucillo Goldust, record 2.16X; Fleety
Goldust, 2.20; Rolla Goldust, 2.25, and Saddle, 2.21, and
others of celebrity. He was by Vermont Morgan, his dam
by the imported Arabian horse Zilcadi, and his grandam by
imported Barefoot. The near Vermont Black Hawk cross
in Ensign Goldust is valuable, as there are very many of the
fast trotters of the present day which have one or more
strains of the blood. The other stallion, Silver Cliff, is
also a golden chestnut. He was bred by J. W. Hornsby. of
Eminence, Kentucky; foaled 1872; by Lexington Goldust.
1st dam Clara Bell by Wide Awake. Lexington Goldust was
a very highly bred horse. He was by Dorsey's Goldust, his
dam the thoroughbred mare Eugenia by Lexington. 2d
dam Attala by Ruffin, and his 3d dam the celebrated Duchess
of Marlboro by Sir Archy. There has been very little of
the Goldust blood in California, and the son and grandson
are valuable acquisitions. Among the mares are Belle
Watts by Dorrell's Blue Bull, and she has a yearling filly
and horse foal by Ensign Goldust. She was bred in Indi-
ana. Silver Spray is a dark chestnut, 15% hands, foaled in
1868, bred by A. J. Reed, of Fayette county, Kentucky; by
Mambrino Columbus (son of Mambrino Chief;, her dam by
Blood's Black Hawk. This mare's suckling by Ensign
Goldust is a very fine one.

Maud Furney, chestnut, bred by Phil. Warren, of
Springfield, 111., by Harry Bluff, her dam by the Arabian
Fyzaul, imported by A. Keene Richards, and her grandam
Argentile by Bertrand. Her foal by Ensign Goldust is large
and shows a great deal of quality.

Susie, bay, foaled 1870; by Blanco, the sire of Smuggler,
her dam by Ethan Allen. Her foal by Ensign Goldust is
alo fine.

Mollie A., bay, foaled in 1871; by American Eagle (son
ot Cassius M. Clay), her dam Mollie by Weasel. She has a
foal at her side by Ensign Goldust, and her yearling filly by
the same horse is an extra one.

Lady Jackson, mahogany bay, by Stonewall Jackson
(son of Iron Duke) his dam of Woodpecker blood.

Moroza, bay, foaled in 1868, bred by C. S. Dole, of
Chicago, 111.; by Autocrat, her dam Idlewild by Peck's Ichjl,
a son of Mambrino Chief.

Little Belle, bay, bred by John T. Magman, Montgomery
county, Ky., foaled 1872; by Belmont, the sire of Nutwood,
her dam by imported Trustee.

Nanette by Peck's Idol, her dam Nancy.

Lady Estabrook by Flying Morrill, dam by Signal, gran-
dam the Benney mare.

Julia B., bred by J. T. Hea. of Freeport, Illinois, by the
Beaumont Horse (the sire of Molford Zena and others) dam
a fast pacing mare of Canadian origin.

Dora by Young General Buford, her dam by Rysdyke.
Besides these are the bi-.oodmares Lucy Hartman, Bell Phil-
lips and Messenger, and many very fine yearlings and two-
year-olds.

Those who are conversant with pedigrees will not require
to be told that the blood of most of these aoimals is a high
class, and as we have written before cannot fail to be of
vast service in improving ihe trotting stock of this coast.

CLOSING OF ENTRIES.

On tike first day' oi", "Aligns! next the stakes of the
Pacific Coast Blood >n'frse Association, tlie Embryo
Stakes and the Purses nud Stakes at the California
Fairs will close.

The advertisements in this paper will give the. par-
ticulars. Do not forget the date-"TUS^DAY, AUGUST
1st, 1883.

MONMOUTH PAKE RACES. \- ■
The concluding days of the summer meeting *by the sea
were very enjoyable, as the weather was delightful and the
sport good, the only drawback being the heavy state of the
track arising from the storm that went over Long Branch on
the fourth and continued during the following day. In the
first race, a handicap for all ages, $25 each with $500 added,
a mile and a furlong, the imported mare Sweet Home by
Knight of St. Patrick, from Bittern, was looked on as the
winner, being 4 years old with 107 lbs., her two contestants
being Priam, 4 years, 103 lbs., aud Fatinitza, 4 years, 105 lbs.
In the deep mud the favorite was all at sea, and finished
last, Priam winning in 2:06%- The second race was the
important July t-take for two-year-olds, a dash of three-
quarters of a mile, in which nine of the entries came to the
post, and owing to George Kenney carrying extra weight,
the Kelso pair brought $125, Kenney $55, Clonmel $50, the
Marshal $40, P. Lorillard's pair $40, andjhe field $25.
There was some delay at the post, and it was only at the
sixth attempt that they got way, Fairfield and Inconstant

first showing in the front, but at the turn into the home stretch, ,
where the leaders were running wide, George Kenney came
up, and although from sheer distress he swerved to the right,
he was skilfully got in hand and won by two lengths.

The July Stakes, for two-year-olds, at $100 each, half forfeit, only $20
if declared hy January 1, 18S2, and $30 if declared by June 25, 1SS2, with
$1,000 added, the second to receive 9250 out of the stakes; winners of a
stake (handicaps excepted) of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs; two such
stakes, 7 lbs, and three such stakes 12 lbs extra; closed with 58 subscrib-
ers; three-quarters of a mile.

Dwyer Bros.' b. c. George Kennc}-, by Bonnie Scotland, dam

Kathleen; 115 lbs, including 5 lbs penalty.. .(J. McLaughlin) 1
Mr. Kelso's ch. c. Fairfield, by Bullion, dam Alumina; 105 lbs.

(O'Hara) 2

G. L. Lorillard's b. c. The Marshal, by Pat Mallov, dam Magen-
ta; 105 lbs (Holloway) 3

P. Lorillard's b. f. Inconstant; 102 lbs (Shauer) 0

P. J. Bannatyne's br. f. Winna Ding; 102 lbs (Gallagher) 0

J. E. Kelly's b. c. Clonmel; 105 lbs (Hughes) 0

Mr. Kelso's b. f. Heel-and-Toe; 107 lbs (Evans) 0

P. Lorillard's b. c. Nimrod; 105 lbs (W. Doaohue) 0

D. D. Withers' br. c. Buckstone; 105 lbs (Sparling) 0

Time — 1:22.

In the next race, the Monmouth Oaks, P. Lorillard's pair,
Amazon and Hiawasse, were held at $160; Rica $150, and
the field $30; and as Kiea has apparently lost entirely her
fine two-year-old form, it proved to be an easy victory for
the Rancocas Stable.

The Monmouth Oaks, a sweepstakes for three -year-old fillies, at §100
each, half forfeit, only $10 if declared by August 1, 1881, $20 if declared
January 1, 1832, and $30 if declared by June 1, 1SS2, with $1,000 added,
the second to receive $300 out of the stakes; •closed with 62 subscribers;
mile and a quarter.

P. Lorillard's br. f. Hiawasse, by Saxon, dam Vandalite; 113 ,

lbs (Feakes) 1

P. Lorillard's b. f. Amazon, by Moccasin, dam Aspasia, 113 lbs.

(Shauer) 2

C. H. Raymond's b. f. Bonella; 113 lbs (Holloway) 3

Mr. Kelso's b. f. Rica; 113 lbs (Evans) 0

Dwyer Bros.' b. f. Francesca; 113 lbs. ". (J. McLaughlin) 0

Time— 2:23.

The fourth was a selling race, with penalties and allow-
ances, three-quarters of a mile, that was won by a two-year-
old, Battledore by Glenlyon, belonging to P. Lorillard, beat-
ing Sir Hugh and five others. The time was 1 :19, weight 69
lbs., and the winner was not claimed at $1,000. The last
was a hurdle race of a mile and a half, and was won by Felix
in 3:07, three others figuring in the field.

The first Summer Meeting was brought to a close on the
Saturday, when there were eight races on. the card that would
have given general satisfaction, save that in the two-year-
old race the start was delayed for three quarters of an hour
through the usual cause, and that is, not taking advantage
of a fair send off at the first attempt, and then getting the
youngsters and their jockeys in a tremor of anxiety and ex-
citement through a long succession of false starts. The first
was a sweepstake handicap of §600, a dash of a mile and a
half, in which Captain Conner's Glidelia showed she had
in some measure recovered the favor that at one time fore
told a most prominent position on the American turf. As a
five-year-old, Glidelia carried 115 pounds, but equal in the
betting with her was Fair Count, an aged horse with 116
pounds; Ballast and Blumen, each four-year-olds, carrjnng
respectively 110 and 88 pounds. The result was simply a
walk over for Glidelia in 2:41%. The second was a match
for $1,000 a side, one mile, gentlemen riders, which was
regarded as a kind of international affair. Mr. Holmes, an
Englishman on Corsair, giving two stone, or twenty-eight
pounds, to Hospador, ridden by one of the best amateur
jockeys, Mr. Hunter. The latter was an immense favorite
for the talent, but made too strong a play for the first three
quartet's of a mile, and was beaten out easily at the finish in
1:46%. The third was a purse for two-year-olds, which
shows great talent in the way of bringing together a number
of entries on even terms. It was, however, a somewhat
one-sided affair, "Woodflower, the favorite, winning easily
and scoring another victory for her sire, the Ill-Used the
Second, Carlyle being also by the same sire. Fortune does
not appear to favor the colors of James E. Kelly, who with
a fine stable is unfortunate enough to have to content him-
self with second or third honors.

Purse $500, for two-year-olds; entrance, 5 per cent of the purse (§25
each) to the second; winners of any stake of the value of 31,000 to carry 7
lb.; of two or more stakes of any value, "10 lb. extra; winners of $500, sell-
ing races and handicaps not counting, to carry 3 lb. extra; the winner of
the two-year-old purse on the second day, if not then a maiden, to carry 6
lb. more than he then carried; maidens not having run second for a stake
of the value of $1,000 allowed 3 lb.; 10 entries; five furlongs.

A. Belmont's ch. f. Woodrlower, bv Ill-Used, dam Woodbine,

107 lb (Barbce) 1

J. E. Kelly's b. c. Carlyle, by Ill-Used, dam Caroline, 107 lb.

(Hughes) 2

P. Lorillard's h. f. Battledore, 107 lb (Slimier) 3

G. L. Lorillard's ch. f. Gift, 104 1b (Ural) o

Preakness Stables' b. f. Vintage, 101 lb (Holloway) i>

H. T. Howard's eh. f. Fairwater, 10-1 lb (.1. Donohm) n

T. M. Fleming's ch. c. Ganymede. ... - (Blaylock) u

L. A. Ehler's ch. c. Circassian, 107 lb (Sparlin

E. V. Snediker'sb. f. Touch-Me-Not, 104 lb (W. Donohm-)

Time— 1:043.

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The fourth race was a handicap sweepstake '-at S500. a
mile and a half for three-year-olds, which' was won by W.
Jennings' Infanta, 100 lbs., Duplex, \GQ lbs., being second,
Bouncer, 90 lbs, being third, with- -Macbeth, 115, and
Buxom, 87 lbs., unplaced. Time, 2:01. The next was the
famous Monmouth Cup in which 4h>re have been recorded
such brilliant performances, .autVjimong them the first and
great struggle for supremacy -between Longfellow and Bas-
sett. This year, owinQ to "tire multiplicity of their engage-
ments, a great many w?re declared out of this important
race, and in the , absence of such cracks as Tbora and
Hindoo. Eole wjts' spotted by the talent as the winner, they
paying $600 , for 'Mm against $300 for Girofle and $105 for
Monitor. T^eJxice was pretty evenly contested until within
a furlong df "the wire, but Eole stayed the longest and won
in 4:07%/ .which is slow time, Monitor winning the same
race last year in 4:06%.

The Monmouth Cup, a sweepstake for all ages, at $50 each, play or pay,
with $1,000 added, the second to receive $300 out of the stakes; the win-
ner of the Baltimore, Westchester or Coney Island Cup in 1882 to carry 3
lb. extra; of two of them, 5 lb.; of three of them, 7 lb. extra; 10 sub-
scribers; two miles and a quarter.

F. Gebhard's b. c. Eole, 4, by Eolus, dam War SoJg, 118 lb

(Barbee) 1

E. V. Snediker & Co.'s Girofle, 5, by Leamington, dam Katan,
117 lb (W. Donohue) 2

G. L. Lorillard's ch. g. Monitor, 6, bv Glenelg, dam Minx, 120

lb (Costello) 3

Time — 1:07^.

The next was a selling purse of $500, one mile, that was
captured cleverly by Marathon, 4 years. 104 lbs., beating
Jim Farrell, 3 years, 95 lbs., second; Constautina, 4 years,
94 lbs., third, and Strathspey, 4 years, 107 lbs., and Krupp
Gun, aged, 106 lbs. The time was 1:45%, and there was
no bid for the winner. Then came the Corinthian Stakes
for gsntlemen riders, $25 each, p. p., with $300 added, a
dash of a mile, which was won by Arsenic in 1:48%, who
being the first choice in the betting as a four-year-old, with
158 lbs., and ridden by Mr. Hunter, beating Bonnie Oaks,
5 years, 145 lbs., and Baby, 6 years, 140 lbs., piloted by
Mr. Holmes and Mr. Ward. The last was a steeplechase,
over the full course, in which the talent got a facer. Felix,
an extreme outsider, beat Kittie Clark, Ohio Boy, Bertha,
Joe Hunt, Bethune, Victim and Coinage. A fine field and
a good race, and a grand finale to those who scratch up the
remnants, the mutual pools paying $70 to each $5 invest-
ment. This brought the Summer meeting to a close.

Between the first and second Summer meetings it was -ai
solved to have some extra racing each Wednesday and Satur-
day. On the loth, in the inaugural race of a mile and a quar-
ter, Sunday, a three-year-old representative ot the Baldwin
stable, could only gain the second position — the race being
won by that famous old reliable horse, Parole; time, 2:15.
The mile and five-eighths was won by Forester, Macbeth sec-
ond, Volusca third; time, 2:54. In the three-quarter mile
Parthenia won, Inconstant second; time, 1 :1 6% . In the mile
and three-eighths Prima won, Monitor second; time, 2:25.
In the mile dash Hospodar won, Babcock second; time
1:43%. In the three-quarter mile Corsair won, Godiva sec-
ond; time, 1:19%. In the steeplechase Ohio Boy won, Felix
second; time, 3:18^.

On Wednesday, the 19th, in the first dash of a mile, Jack
of Hearts was the victor, while Constantine and Yorkshire
ran a dead heat for second place; time, 1:43%. For the Red
Bank stake, three-quarters ot a mile, Pizarro and Incon-
stant ran a dead heat, Renegade third; time, 1:16%. In the
mile-and-a-half race Monitor was first, Eole second, Baton
Rouge third; time, 2:42. The seven-eighths-of-a-mile race
Strathspey won, Constantine second, Hospodar third; time,
1:29%. The steeplechase over the full course Felix won,
Ike Bonham second, Joe Hunt third; time, 3:17.

From the above telegraphic dispatches it would appear as
if the California horses were being held in reserve for the
second Summer meeting.

On Wednesday, the 12th, the first day of the intervening
season, there was a pretty match race, a mile and three
furlongs, for a purse of $500, for all ages, in which Parole,
with 112 pounds, beat Aclia with 101 pounds, in 2:26. The
next was the Atlantic stakes for two-year-olds, a dash of
three-quarters of a mile, that was won in 1:18% by Pizarro,
Renegade second, and a field of nine others. Then came the
Raritan stakes, a mile and three furlongs, that was taken by
Turcoin 2:29, with Macbeth second, Duplex third, and three
in the field. The fourth was a handicap of a mile and a
quarter, in which Monitor was to the fore, with Jack of
Hearts second, and Fair Count third, and six unplaced. The
fifth race, a mile and a furlong, for all ages, was won by Ban
K. in 1:57, with Strathspey second, Babcock third, and four
others, and the hurdle race went to Kitty Clark, with Ohio
Boy and Frank Short, second and third.

THE SARATOGA RACES.
Of all the watering places in this country and in Europe,
Saratoga holds pre-eminence in the way of racing. The
track is beautifully laid out, and within easy access from the
Springs. The buildings, although somewhat old fashioned,
are large and commodious, and the liberal purses offered
attract a large number of horses, principally from the West
and South. A few years since the Saratoga meeting was
recognized as the most important of the season, all the
cracks of the country meeting there in friendly rivalry, and
many are the well fought battles that have been seen on its
classic grounds; but from the desire to extend the pro-
gramme from two weeks to two months, thus clashing with
the second meeting at Monmouth Park, there has been lately
a fterrible falling off in the entries, as, from appearances,
such patrons of the turf as the Lorillard Brothers, Mr. Bel-
mont, Mr. Withers, and other prominent members of the
American Jockey Club, have thrown their influence in favor
of the Long Branch track, rather than of that of the queen
of watering places. Thus, in the vicinity of New York
there are three places where races are held through the two
Summer month;

four-year-old sou of Leamington and Lemonade, took first
honors in 1:06%.

Then came the most important race of the meeting, the
Travers Stake, that in years gone by brought together the
best three-year-olds in the country, but the race was shorn
of its attractions this season when it became known that
both Forester and Runnymede would be forced absentees,
on account of the punishing race they had run together the
previous week at Long Branch, and at a late hour the West-
ern horse, Apollo, who had beaten Runnymede, was also
scratched, leaving a beggarly quartet only to fight out for
one of the most valuable stakes in the East. These were
Carley B., a great favorite in the betting, Tom Plunkett,
Mandamus and Boatman, and the race was a hollow victory
for Carley B.

Travers Stakes, for three-year-olds, at $100 each, half forfeit, with $1,000
added by the association and $5(0 in plate by W. R. Travers; the second
to receive $30u out of the stakes; closed with 56 subscribers, of which 5
were rendered void by the death of H. P. McGrath and E. A. Clabaugh.
Mile and three-quarters.

A, Burnham's blk, jr. Carley B., by Virgil, dam Ladvlike, 115

lb (Quantrell) 1

W. L. Cassidy's ch. c. Tom Plunkett, bv Glenelg, dam Kate

Mattingly, 118 lb (Murphy) 3

C. Reeds or. c. Mandamus, bv John Morgan, dam Duet, 118 ib

(Brophy) 3

M. Young's b. g. Boatman, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Valerian,

115 1b (Walker) 0

Time— 3:28^.

The Excelsior Sweepstakes came next, a dash of a mile
and a quarter, $50 each, play or pay, with $1,000 added,
that attracted a fine batch of twenty-two entries, but the
redoubtable Thora frightened a great many away, and as it
was, the betting was limited as to who should get the $250
that was given to the second horse. Bend Or selling for
$150 against ©110 for Crickmore. The race was altogether
between Crickmore and the favorite, but after a pretty close
contest down the home-stretch Thora came away and won
easily by two lengths in 2:20. The last race was one ot
those popular selling races, in which owners are allowed to
handicap their own horses by placing on them a certain
valuation, and it was won by War/field, an aged horse,
entered to be sold for $1,000, and he came an easy win-
ner in 1:53, only two horses, Explorer and Mattie Rapture,
being pitted against him . There was no bid for the winner,
and a very tame day's sport was brought to its conclusion.

Following are the telegraph records of the past week:

On July 17th, in the first race, one mile, Ada Glenn was
first, Bootjack second, Jennie V. third. Time, 1:42. In
the second race, one mile, 500 yards, Warfield was first, Fel-
lowplay second. Granger third. Time, 2:13%. In the thiid
race, live furlongs. Ascender was first, Pearl Thorn second,
Blue Grass Belle third. Time, 1:03%. In the fourth race,
three-quarters of a mile, Wapakonette was first, Lute String
second, Morgan Spy third. Time, 1:17.

On the 18th, in the first race, one and one-eighth mile,
Good Night won, Pinafore second. Time, 1:55%. In the
second race, five furlongs, Miss Woodford won, Tarantella
second. Time, 1:03%. In the third race, one mile, Ben
d'Or won, Monogram second. Time, 1:45. In the fourth
race, one mile and a half, Boatman won, Mamie Fields sec-
ond. Time, 2:37%.

On the 19th, in the first race, five furlongs, Bounce won,
Brambaletta second. Time, 1:06%, 1:05%. In the second
race, one and three-fourths miles, Glendelia won, Spark
second. Time, 3:12%.

RACING IN ENGLAND.

From the following cablegram to the Evening Telegram of
July 8th, it seems that the American two-year-olds are not
likely to make any very brilliant running this season. The
running of Golden Gate is another proof that the American
horses show better over a distance of ground than in the
shorter races. Golden Gate won one race last year, the
Granby stakes, and ran well in others. He is by King
Alfonso from Mollie Ward by Lexington, and was doubt-
less christened by Mr. Keene from recollections of Cali-
fornia life.

London, July 8th, — The Newmarket July meeting was
productive of brilliant racing, several of the principal con-
tests having quite an international character. The two-year-
old racing was very interesting, the July Stakes and the
Chesterfield Plate being won respectively by two of the best
youngsters seen out this season — Macheath and Galliard —
who both won in a gallant fashion.

Great disappointment was caused by the absence of any
worthy American representative for these important races,
one of which — the Chesterfield Plate — Iroquois won so clev-
erly and forshadowed his memorable Derby triumph. Lor-
illard's two-year-olds are a very moderate lot, I am afraid,
and washy looking. The chestnut filly, Touch-me-not, is
fast for half a mile only, and the same may be said" of Wen-
onah. Paregraph, Comanche and Massasoit do not make
the improvement anticipated, the last named having been
withdrawn from the Princess of Wales Cup on Friday be-
cause his chances were hopeless even against the moderate
lot entered for the race.

We do not hear good accounts of the racing ability of Mr.
Keene's two-year-olds. Day, the veteran trainer, advised
that none of them should run at all at the July meeting.
With a little extra time they may be found in better trim.

Golden Gate ran well for the Summer Cup — one of the
longest distance races in England, being over three miles
and a half.

The contest was one of the most interesting of the week,

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THE TRACK

and many thousands of pounds were bet o!.

a slight call over Golden Gate. Fordham

with each other in magnificent riding to

stride. Isabel won by a short head. T

intense.

Clark, the judge, said it was the gr . i he had

evei witnessed. Golden Gate ran so gan . chances

for the Goodwood Stakes are conside ced, tens

being taken freely. His stable conipr li ral Scott,

is engaged in the race at 82 lbs., but S aentioued

in the betting.

On the 17th iust. there was an ext ;ing at the

track of the Utah Jockey Club of S ,y, the first

race being a single dash of a mile

continuously, Saratoga, Monmouth Pai'k
and Brighton Beach, and as to the latter, it would appear as i which was won by Euchre, Belle of t'
if the meeting lasts from early Spring until late in the1 1:45. The second race, a dash <
Fall. It is not surprising, therefore, that the attendance ' between Pearl Jennings and Muia
at Saratoga was light at the opening of the meeting, and won by Pearl Jennings. Time — 2
the unavoidable absence of some of the best horses made , From Portland we learn that
the proceedings soui ewhat tame in comparison with pre- Agricultural Association races at (
v'ous years. thol9thinst. Lou Spencer won tb

The first race on the opening day, July llih, was a of a mile, for two-year-olds, in 1
scramble of five furlongs, for all ages, for a purse of $400, , Rosa A. Blackhawk won the t
-ji trance free, in which there were nine entries, with Fel- ' olds, beating Edna J., Charles./
lowpUy uud Bounce great favorites, but Sauuterer, a fine ' lime, 2:59 3; .

of $1,500,
ud. Time —
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.■stern District
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.g Nevella and
for three-year-
^lophone. Best

CLOSING OF vr.Uii:> AND PURSES.

On the first day <>| Au.usi next, the Stakes of the
PaciGc Coast Blood-Horse Association, the Embryo
Stakes and the nurses and stakes at tue California
Fairs will close.

The advertisements in this paper will give (he par-
ticulars. Do not forget the date, TUESDAY, AUGUST
1st, 1882.

FIXED EVENTS.

Santa Cruz County Pair Association. First annual meeting at Santa
Cruz, Aug 15th. 16th, 17th and 18th.

Sonoma County Park Association, at Santa Rosa, Aug. 22d, 23d, 24th,
25th and 26th.

Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma,
Aug 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September 8th, in-
clusive.

El Dorado District Fair at Placerville, from September 5th to September
Sth, inclusive.

California State Fair. * Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,
September 11th to the 16th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September 18th and during the week.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboidt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September 19th
to September 22d, inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
to October 5th, inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th,
inclusive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August Sth to September 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September Sth in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the Sth inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the
9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the 15th in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September llth to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September lSsh to the 23d inclusive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September lath to the 224 inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October I7th to the 21st inclusive.

THE 'WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIK.
For some time past great preparations have been made at
Hillsboro, Or., for the County Fair that opened there on
the 3d inst. Although a large number of new stalls had
been built, the accommodations were scarcely equal to the
demand. So numerous were the number, of entries, thi
purses and stakes were arranged on a very liberal basis.
The weather was bright and warm and the attendance large
and enthusiastic, all being pleased with the pleasant sur-
roundings and the sport that was offered in the programme.
Promptly at 1 o'clock the four following horses were called
up for the 2:50 class: James Misner's b. g. Stranger, James
Mohr's ch. g. Hector, Henry Smiley's ch. h. General Crook,
and the b. m. Maggie Arnold, entered by Jay Beach. The
mare was a great favorite, but seemingly was not allowed to
show her best paces at first, as Stranger and Crook fought
out the two initial heats, with the former a victim on each
occasion. The mare then went in and won the race in three
successive heats :

Purse $630, for 2:50 class, mile heats, 3 in 5, in names*.

Jay Beach's b. m. Maggie Arnold 4 4 111

J. Misner's b. g. Stranger 113 4 3

P. J. Martin's ch, h. Gen. Crook 2 2 2 2 2

H. P. Isaac's ch. g. Hector 3 3 4 3 4

Time— 2:39}, 2:39J, 2:37, 2:39, 2:40.
The second was a running race of three quarters of a mile,
in which the big horse Jim Renwick was the first chosen,
owing to his having made this distance in 1:15 at the Bay
District this spring, with 112 pounds up, but his owner
was not very confident that he wonld repeat the trick. The
entries were Jem Merritt, by Langford from Sweetwater;
Joe Howell, by Bonnie Scotland, and Jim Renwick by Joe
Hookei. Jim Marritt got the best of the start, but at the
turn they were all bunched, and then the leader maintaining
his position won a fine race by a nack, amid much excite-
ment:

Purse $300, $100 to the second; tbrep-quirters of a mile.

W. G. Scoggin's b. h. Jim Merritt, 5 years, 1 14 lbs 1

C. Mulkey's b. g. Joe Howe, aged, 115 lbs 2

A. G. Wood's ch. g. Jim Renwick, 4 years, 104 lbs f

Time— 1:17.
On the National holiday the weather was a^ain very pro-
pitious, bat the track was hard for the running horses, the
result again showing the advisability of giving the outer
part of th3 circle a better hurrowing, so that advantage
might be taken of it by horses who are not quite sound on
their pins. The first race was for the 2:30 class, and there
were but two entries. Dexter and Milton Medium, the former
being a great favorite at almost $20 to $10; and he won
handsomely in three straight heats.

Purse $700, for 2:30 class, mile heats, 3 in 5.

Jas. Misner's b. h. Dexter, by Bellfounder 1 1 1

H. Smiley's br. h. Milton Medium 2 2 2

Time— 2:30, 2:29J, 2:26i.
The next race was the Novelty Stane for all ages, to run a
single dash of a mile, with the purse of $900 subdivided into
three equal parts: $300 to the first horse ahead ut the half-
mile, $300 to the head horse at the three-quarters pole, and
$300 to the first horse under the wire. The entries were the
Idaho mare Premium, Fred Collier and Jim Renwick. Pre-
mium was first choice for the half mile, Renwick for the
three-quarters, and Fred Collier forjhe mile; so that there
was a great diversity of interest in the race. J remium
made tue running for the half, with Renwick close up; but
the mare scored the first honors by a length, and then again
put the three-quarters to her credit, when Collier, who had
beeu waiting a little too long, came up with a rush uud made
a desperate effort for victory, but iu vain, the mare winning
by a neck, Jim Renwick a poor third.

Novelty Race, running. Purse $900, $300 to first at 1, $300 to ii r-t at j,
$300 to tlrstat mile.

Mulkoy & Marsh's ch. m. Premium, 111 lbs. by Custer, dam

Flying Cloud 1

FOBter Bros.' h. Conn >r, 114 lbs, by Norfolk, dam Ada C 2

Stoiular & Ayer.V a. tt, Jim Renwick, 106 lbs, by Hooker, dam

Rig Gun, by Old G^or^e 3

Tiu.e--ji, 60 sec; j, 1:17; mile, l:47J.

The last race w, s for two-year-olds, in which Lou Spen-
cer, from the \V\nt irs' stable, was a hot favorite, and she
took the lead and w ;n cleverly.

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Purse $300, for two-year- olds. Half a nule.

I. A. Steralar's b. f. Lou Spencer I

R. E ByxWs cli. f. Nev Allen 2

Foster Brother*' ch. f. Gold Wire 3

Time, 5 is.
On the tbird day the weather was delightful and the track,
roads and grounds were in finer order through a good shower
that had fallen during the previous night. The first race
•was for the 2:38 class, in which were entered Tempest,
Pedro and Maggie Arnold, tli3 latter being first choice in
the pools at $20. Tempest bringing $10 and Pedro $5. In
the first heat Maggie trailed until well into the straight,
■when she passed Pedro and won cleverly. In the succeed-
ing heat Pedro trotted very steadily and soon had the mare
in trouble, for when she found herself out-speeded she
broke and thus lost all chance for the race, Pedro winning
in three successive heats, Tempest being last on each occa-
sion.

Purse $300 for the 2:33 class. Mile heats, 3 in 5.

L. B. Lindsay's blk. g Pedro 2 1 1 1

Jay Beach's b. m. Maggie Arnold 12 2 2

H. S. Hogoboom's ch. g. Tempest 3 3 3 3

Time— 2:37££, 2:35, 2:33^, 2:33#.

The last race of the day was a dash of a mile and a quar-
ter, in which were entered Fred Collier, Joe Howell and
Trade Dollar, and in the result there was a great deal of
speculation, each one being first choice and f-ivorite in the
pools. Howell and Trade Dollar raced together until they
nad gone three-quarters of a mile, when the latter had shot
his bolt, and Fred Collier, who had been making a wasting
race of it, moved up and challenging Howell at the dis-
tance, beat him out after a fine finish by a short length.
Purse $400, for all ages. One mile and a quarter.
W. M. Ayers' ch. g. Fred. (Jollier, by Joe Hooker — Puss by

Norfolk, 4 yrs X

Cy. Mulke/s b. g. Bowers, by Bonnie Scotland— Etta Shipper

by Sovereign , a^ed ,

■Jerome Porter's ch. m. Trade Dollar, by Norfolk — Eva Ashton,

6 yrs

Time, 2:13K-

Fred Collier was looked upon here as one of our best
xacers last year, and at one time was first favorite in the
Pacific Cup, but getting badly beaten at the same distance
in the Coutts' Stake, won by Atalanta in 2:11, on the first
day of the Spring meeting in this city, he did not start
again, and his trainer, A. J. Stsmlar, deserves credit for
getting him again in condition at so short an interval. This
fine race concluded the day's programme.

On the fourth day the weather was pleasant and the at-
tendance good, exceeding in numbers that of the previous
day. The first race was a trot for three-year-olds, which re-
sulted in an easy victory for Edna J., Sheriff being the only
other starter of the four entries that remained to the
end. The time wus slow, but this was easily accounted for
by the fact that it was late in the season before the horses
went into training. Before the campaign is over they will
make a better account of themselves.

Trotting race for three-year-olds, 3 in 5, to harness; purse $300 — $200,
$70, $30.

E. J. Jeffrey's br. f. Edna J., by Kisber, dam Flv-by-

Night ".....1 12 1

Joe. Buchtel's b. c Sheriff, by Kisber, dam by Red Buck. 2 2 12
L. B. Lindsley's br. f. Jane L-, by Hambletonian, Mam-

brino, dam Mollie Welch dist.

John Pender's b. f. May Wintler, by Bockwood, dam by

St. Lonis dist

Time— 3:05, 3:14, 3:11, 3:12.

The second race was a half mile dash, in which Lnlu
Biggs was a great favorite, and she won quite easily.

Running race, free for all Oregon, Washington and Idaho bred horses —
purse $500 -a half-mile dash.

Foster Bros.' ch. m. Lulu Riggs, by Humboldt 1

W. Hefner's b. g. Honest John, by Dr. Lindsay 2

Matt White's s. g. Tabago 3

R. S. Perkins' b. m. Mayflower, by Luther 4

Glenger & Son's g. g. , by son of Old Dan 5

Time— 61 %.

On the concluding day the principal event was a mile and
repeat race, in which were entered Joe Howell, Connor and
Trade Dollar; the former selling for $20 against $15 for the
others combined. The two heats were very similar, Joe
Howell running well within himself and winning handily on
each occasion.

Running mile and repeat, free for all; purse $300 — $250, $50.
Mulkey & Marsh's b. g. Joe Howell, aged, by imp. Bonnie

Scotland 1 l

Foster Bros.' ch. h. Connor, 5, by Norfolk 2 2

J. A. Porter's ch. m. Trade Dollar, aged, bv Norfolk 3 3

Time— \-AZ>%, IM6J4.

The consolation purse did not fill, and the officers offered
a special purse of §200, so as to eke out the day's amuse-
' ment. The entries were Tempest, Nellie Russell, Hector
and Oleander. The latter was found to be lame and was
withdrawn, and Nellie Russell being distanced in the first
heat, the contest was restricted to the two horses, which was
won by the favorite, Tempest.

Special pur3e, trotting, 3 in 5, purse $200 — £150, $150,

H. S. Ho.roDCiL.iii 's -h. g. Tempest, a.'cd, bv BilirounJer.l 2 11

J. W. Morh's ch. g. Hector, a/ed, by Billy Wilson 2 1 2 2

Mr. Crow's b. m. Nellie Russell, .% bv Bellfouncler dist.

Time— 2:45, 2:45 2:39, 2:39^.

There was a fine display of stock, to which we will refe-
more fully in a later issue, and a Ladies' Riding Tournar
ment, in which Mrs. J. W. Scroggin won the first, Miss
Jane Inibrie the second, and Miss Laura Fowler the third
P'irse. Barring a heavy shower, the proceedings of the
"Washington County Fair were brought to a satisfactory con-
clusion, the financial result showing a balance of about
$1,000 to the good side of the ledger. This fact may safely
be attributed to the skill and energy shown by the Executive
Officers of the Washington County Agricultural Society.
THE CHICAGO TROTTING MEETING.

This meeting has created great interest in turf circles from
the fine purses given, as also for the special inducements
offered for a fine display of speed by such noted horses as
St. Julien, Trinket, Little Brown Jug and Phil Thompson,
while it was well known that in the several classes there
were certain horses of the dark division who, at their first
appearance, would earn a most enviable repute. On July
15th, the opening day, the weather was warm, but cloudy,
the track was in good condition, and the attendance fair in
numbers. The first on the card was the three-year-old colt
race of $1,500, in which, of the original seven entries, there
were but four that put in an appearance— Garfield, Butter-
fly, Code and Eva. The latter, the own sister to Sweet-
heart, was made a favorite on the faith of some telling
private trials, but unfortunately she came into an unavoid-
able collision with Code in the first heat that entirely de-
stroyed her chances in the race, for although the judges,
under the rules, placed her on the outside when she was be-
yond the flag, the filly is of so excitable a disposition, that
afterwards, despite Orrin Hickock's efforts, she could not
make her undoubted speed tell in the final result. Code won
in three straight heats, in 2:31%, 2:33 and 2:31, which, in
the way of time, is no great snowing for the winner, who

has been cracked up as the fleetest youngster of his age at
the Enst, Eva took the second money, Butterfly third, and
Garfield was distanced. In the next race, for $1,500, four-
year-olds and under, there were twelve entries and five
starters, and some very good trotting and exceedingly close
finishes. The race resulted in favor of Waiting, BroDze
second, Jayeye-See third, Jim Bowman fourth, and Ade-
laide fith. The time was 2:28%, 2:25%, 2:25%, 2:26%,
2:22%, 2:23% and 2:30, showing among them a speed and
endurance that stamp the leading horses as fit aspirants of
the free-for-all class when their powers are more fully
matured. The pacing wonder, Little Brown Jug, then tried
to beat 2:11% for a special purse of $2,000, with $500 extra
if he reduced his record to 2:10%. He made the first heat
in 2:15, the second in 2:22, with a bad break at the five-fur-
long pole, and repeated 2:15 in the third. The season is as
yet too early for these wonderful exhibitions of speed.

The meeting was continued on Monday with the 2:23
class, for a purse of $2,500, in which there were originally
ten entries. Buzz Medium was the favorite, but he was no-
where in the race, as it was won in an easy mauner by Min-
nie R., who would have gained the prize in three straight
heats but that in the second she broke badly and only gained
third position. Tariff winning that beat and second money,
Unalala third and Buzz Medium fourth. Time— 2:18, 2:20%,
2:19%, 2:20. The second race was open to all stallions, for
a purse of $5,000, with $1,000 extra to beat 2:15%. "Von
Arnim, the favorite, won in straight heats, though Monroe
Chief trotted to a head in the first and third, and was only
beaten a length in the second, J. B. Thomas being third and
Voltaire last on each occasion. Summary: Von Arnim,
1, 1, 1; Monroe Chief, 2, 2, 2; J. B. Thomas, 3, 3, 3; Vol-
taire, 4, 4, 4. Time— 2:30, 2:20%, 2:20. Distance was
waived in this race. The last race was the 2:35 class, in
which there were originally thirty entries. It was admirably
contested, Walnut taking the two first heats, Clara Cleveland
the third and Hardcastle the fourth, when proceedings were
postponed by darkness, and on the succeeding day there
were three more heats trotted before Clara was declared the
victor, Hardwood second, Rigolette, KingWilkens, MaudT.
and Defender ruled out for not winning one heat in five, and
Walnut distanced. Time— 2:23%, 2:24%, 2:27, 2:27%,
2:23%, 2:24%, 2:23,

On Tuesday the first race on the programme was the 2:25
class, for a purse of §2,000, with $500 extra to beat2:2*J.
Rosa Wilkes was the winner in three straight heats; Forest
Queen second, Early Rose third, Big Soap fourth money.
Time— 2:20%, 2:18%, 2:20%. The third race was open to
all pacers; purse $2,500, with $500 extra to beat 2:11%.
There were six heats, and. Bay Billy won the last three; Buf-
falo Girl second, Mattie Hunter third. Time— 2:14%, 2:14%,
2:15%, 2:18, 2:20%, 2:21%. The fourth race was the 2:30
class, for a purse of S2,000, with $500 extra to beat 2:22.
Mattie Graham took the first, second and fourth heats, Bliss
second, Mag third, Red Cross fourth. Time— 2:21%, 2:21%,
2:21%, 2:23%.

On July 12th, at Sioux City, Iowa, there was a large at-
tendance at the track to witness the match between R. T.
Krebs's b. s. Elthwood Chief and John T. Fisher's b. m.
Hampton Girl. The match was two-mile heats, best three
in five, for a purse of $2,000: The Chief won easily in
three straight heats. Time, 5:32%, 5:28%, 5:32. Great in-
terest was felt in the race, and probably $10,000 changed
hands on the result. The Girl disappointed her friends,
while the Chief fully retrieved himself from the suspicion
that he was not a stayer.

On the Wednesday the day was cloudy and cool and the
track fast. The first race was the 2:27 class, for a purse of
$2,000, with $500 extra to beat 2:21. It was won easily by
Jerome Eddy, who had greater speed than any of the others,
and only lost the first heat because of a bad break. Mattie
Graham took second money; Aldene third; Largesse fourth;
Catchfly and Naiad Queen distanced. Time, 2:21%, 2:22,
2:21, 2:23%. There was to have been a special handicap
race between St. Julien and Trinket for a purse of $5,000, but
unfortunately the King of the Turf has of late been
slightly off, and during his stay at Point Breeze he was only
indulged with slight exercise. It is now reported that his
ailment is of a more serious character, and that he will not
be able to make an appearance before some weeks have
elapsed. This is a serious loss as special large purses had
been arranged for these pair, all through the circuit. In his
absence a special purse of $l,0CO was offered to Phil
Thompson, in three trials, $500 extra to beat 2:19%, and
$500 additional to beat 2:17%. The colt was evidently out
of form. At the first trial he broke at the first turn and did
not go around. At the second attempt he broke again and
did the time in 2:36%. In the third, trial he trotted, with-
out breaking, but could do no better than 2:23%. C. H.
Raymond of New York, his owner, who was present to see
him trot, stated that on the previous Thursday he showed a
mile in 2:13. The third race was the 2:21 class, for a purse
of $2,500, with $500 to beat 2:17%. It was a struggle
throughout between Black Cloud, William H., Unalala and
Scott's Thomas, all the heats being finely contested and the
finishing close and exciting. Summary — Black Cloud 1,
Willian H 2, Scott's Thomas 3, Unalala 4, Pilot R 5, Annie
Robinson 6. Time— 2:20%, 2:18%, 2:19%, 2:21%.

PITTSBURGH RACES.

The Summer meeting of the Pittsburgh Driving Park
commenced on July 11th. The attendance was fair, the
weather fine, and the track good. The first race was for a
purse of $1,500, with the following result:

KingWilkes 1 5 1 1

Rune Neville 2 2 5 2

Fannie Irwin 3 3 3 3

Hotspur Chief 4 1 2dis.

MattieH 5 4 4 4

Time— 2:261, 2:29, 2:26}, 2:28J.

The second race, 2:23 class, was for a purse of $2,000:

Buzz Medium 1 1 1

Unalala 2 2 2

Mattie Graham 3 5 4

AbdallahBoy 4 4 3

J. Witt 5 5 5

bliss 6 6 6

Time— 2:201, 2:201, 2:22.
Th esecond day, on the 12th, the attendance was fair, the
weather fine, and the track iu first-class condition. The
first race was for the 2:29 class; purse, $1,500:

Young Fullertou 3 1 1 1

Largesse 1 2 3 4

Dick Organ 2 4 6 3

Mercutio 4 3 4 5

Kffieti 5 5 2 6

Walter 6 6 7 7

Kate Taylor 7 7 5 2

Time— 2:25, 2:23, 2:25, 2:22*.

Second race, free-for-all, pacing; purse, $1,500:

Lucy.... 4 2

Mattie Huuter 2 1 -

Beo Hamilton 1 4 !

Charley H 3 3 !

Time— 2:18, 2:154, 2:17j, 2:15J, 2:18),: 2:20.

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A SUNDAY MORNING AT FLEETWOOD.

[N. Y. Herald, July 10th.)
Yesterday morning was one of unusnal interest at the
grounds of the Gentlemen's Driving Association. A large
number of gentlemen who enjoy a Summer morning's drive
and take an interest in trotting matters assembled and were
well repaid for their trouble in witnessing the numerous and
very creditable performances which took place. Among the
number we noticed Messrs. S. Knapp, Phyfe, Bailey, Bar-*
ron, Stillings, I. Cohnfeld, Lange, Lichtenstein, Humphrey-
ville, Riddbock, Riley, Waite, Parker, Madden, Barnetr,
Jones, Chandler, Brown and many others.

It was a lovely morning, and a southerly breeze swept the
broad piazza of the club house and tempered the somewhat
too ardent sun. The first to appear, with John Murphy be-
hind him, was Mr. S. Lichtenstein's bay gelding, by Waldo,
a son of Messenger Duroc, dam Effie Deans. This horea
has no record, but left a mile behind him in grand style in
2:25%.

Mr. Nathan Strauss drove the Boston horse Joe Ripley
(record 2:25; a hall mile in 1:09%, and another half later
in 1:12%.

Mr. Isidor Cohnfeld drove his bay road team a half in
1:17, and a repeat in 1:18%. That is a very improving team,
and are matched to trot a mile within a week in 2:39.

John Murphy drove Gabe Case's horse Big Fellow (record
2:26) a mile in 2:29, and, keeping right on, another hals in
l:10l4.

Then the same driver appeared behind the chestnut mare
Helene — Mr. Cohnfeid's late purchase — and goiDg down to
the half-mile pole in 1:07%, to the three-quarters in 1:43,
finished the mile in 2:19% in an easy and creditable man-
ner, with her long, daisy cutting stroke playing like the pis-
ton rod of a locomotive. This performance elicited hearty
applause and caused the ordering and drinking of several
bottles in hearty congratulation to Helene's owner.

Still Murphy came again, this time behind a black mare
and running mate. Watches held on them, and they made
the mile in 2:21%.

Mr. J. D. Brown's bay mare Lady Allen, by a son of old
Ethan, driven by Cleveland, a very clever driver, trotted a
half mile in 1:11%.

Murphy then put his runner beside Mr. Matthew Riley's
bay mare Silver, and they made the half mile in 1:12% and
the mile in 2:26%. A very nice performance for a horse off
the road and made without a skip on the part of the mare.

The figures 2:23 hung out on the blackboard of the judge's
stand for Mr. Frank Work's performance of Saturday, when
he drove his team in that time. It was done to an open road
wagon.

Mr. Madden brought out a green mare from Northampton

county, Pa., a few days ago, and she trotted a mile in 2:25,

the half in 1:10, driven by a country lad to fame unknown.

Rowdy Boy, the pacer — record 2:13% — showed some fast

work through the stretches.

The stallion Clara Bassett appeared on the track, and
Jimmy Stewart drove Palma and several others, who showed
well.

Mr. A. R. Phyfe drove his Startle gelding, dam Jessie Kirk,
which can trot in about 2:30.

John Rogers, John Moore and Cleveland showed up some
fast stock which they have in training.

Mr. Straut drove his black mare Lady Emma, one of the
best road horses in New York, and can trot in 2:25 whem
called on.

The final was a race of great interest, being the slowest
ever trotted over Fleetwood Park. Mr. G. C. Barnett drove
the black mare K. P., a half mile to top wagon in 2:04 for a
bottle of wins. This performance provoked another wager
of the same nature, and Mr. George Jones getting behind
the mare drove her without a break a half mile in 1:57%.
This was conceded to be the performance of the day, as it
was supposed by those interested and looking on that the
mare came to a dead stop several times, she went so slowly.
The track was in good condition.

The veteran Judge Fullerton seemed in good fettle; also
the great two-mile gray gelding Steve Maxwell, who is as
fine as silk and faster than he ever was.

All present left the track highly pleased with the impromp-
tu performances they had witnessed.

REPLY TO THE CHALLENGE OF M. W. HICKS.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: I notice in your issue
of the 8th instant Mr. M. W. Hicks' challenge to trot a
yearling, a two-year-old, a three-year-old, and a mature
horse of his breeding, against like classes bred under my
charge. In reply, I would like to accept his challenge, bat
have no stock to meet the requirement. Mr. Haggin has
not been breeding trotting stock until within the last year.
Echo was purchased by him in the fall of 1880, and placed
under my charge at Rancho del Paso. His colts are there-
fore only sucklings. Algona was purchased this spring
for Rancho del Paso, and his colts have not yet come. But
if Mr. Hicks wants to compete with any of this stock he will
find plenty of the get of Echo already on the track, belong-
ing to other parties, and he can no doubt get plenty of racea
against them. Algona, too, has a few that are entered at
Stockton and elsewhere, and competition with them is
doubtless open to him. He will have full opportunity of
proving whether bis stock are all duffers or not, and when
heMoes prove it I shall be as ready as any oue to acknowl-
edge it. John Mackby.

Rancho del Paso, July 11, 1882.

H. D. McKinuey, of Janesville, Wis., has bought the
MesseDger fitly Bronze, which won the third and fourth
heats in the four-year-old race on the first day of the Chicago
meeting, for $7,500. It is stated that Robert Bonner was
negotiating for her by telegraph, offering $15,000. Horse-
men pronounce her the best four-year-old of the year, but
she has yet to meet such horses as Sweetheart and Phil.
Thompson.

Clingstone. — At the conclusion of his race in the 2:19
class at Chicago, on Thursday last, which he won in three
heats in 2:17, 2:18 and 2:20, his owner, Mr. Gordon, off
to match him agaiust any horse in the world for |
side. This is a rare chance for our princes of the tun*.

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2£lxje Pm&er nnti ^povisttmn.

July 22,

ATHLETICS.

THE OLYMPIC CLUB GAMES.

The Olympic Athletic Club games, which take place at
their grounds in Oakland to-day, promise a good aiternoon's
entertainment to all lovers of out-door sports. The eutries
for the events are not restricted to members of the Club,
and include several outsiders of much promise. All the
events being handicaps, the wise ones are unable to pick
the winners, and close, well contested finishes will probably
be the order of ihe day. B. S. Haley, the most prominent
sprinter of the 0. A. C, is entered in the 100 and 440
yards events. Having been out of training since last No-
vember, he is not up to his best form, and will need to put
his best foot forward to maintain his past reputation. He
undoubtedly has speed, but has been in poor health for
some time, has had little preparation for the events, and
lacks strength for a hard finish. Haley is anxious to com-
pete with H. S. Brooks, who defeated Myers, the American
amateur champion, at the championship meeting last month,
but will need to take good care of himself if he expects to
defeat Brooks before the end of his vacation. A match be-
tween the two would be the most interesting event of the
season, and Haley's friends art confident that three or four
more weeks' training will enable him to represent the Clnb
against all conn rs. Much improvement is noticed in sev-
eral other members, and before the season is over the Clnb
will probably develop- more than one 10% second sprinter.
Since Thursday the grounds have been closed for the pur-
pose of putting the track in first-class condition, and if the
day is pleasant, the events will be well worth the attendance
of "all lovers of athletics. The bicycle events, of which
there are several, are also handicaps, and will excite the en-
thusiasm of all who witness the two-mile contest, in which
the best wheelmen of the coast are entered. Games will be
called promptly at 2:45 p. m., and from the Grand Stand an
unobstructed view will be obtained of all events, as the of-
fices make it a point to keep the inner grounds clear of a
crowd. The admittance at the gate is a nominal sum of
twenty-five cents for gentlemen, for the purpose of defray-
ing the expenses of the meeting, and no charge will be made
for ladies. To witness the first event, it will be necessary
to take the 2 p. si. Oakland boat, and all the events will be
finished in time to take an early return boat for dinner in
the city.

The following is the order of events, with list of entries
and handicaps: 1. — One mile handicap and bicycle race —

I. J. C. .Quinn, scratch; 2. J. H. Spring, 40 yards; 3. C.
Burkbalter, 70 yards; 4. W. C. Lowden, 82 yt,rds. 2.— 100
yards handicap run; trial heats; first trial heat — 5. R. S.
Haley, scratch; 6. D. Eiseman, 10 yards; 7. Arthur Harris,
11 yards; 8. Joseph Green, 11 yards. 3. — Second trial heat
—9. E. S. Emmons, 6yaids; 10. W. C. Brown, 7 yards; 11.
D. B. M. Woolley, 9 yards; 12. J. H. Anderson, 11. 4—880
yards handicap bicycle race — 13. C. L. Leonard, scratch; 2.
J. H. Spring, scratch; 15. R. F. Verrinder, 40 yards. 5. —
100 yards handicap run; final heat. 6 — Two-mile handicap
bicycle race— 16. H. C. Finkler, scratch; 1. J. C. Quinn, 140
yards; 17. G. L. King, 180 yards; 4. W. H. Lowden, 310
yards; 3. C. Burkhalter, 310 yards. 7. — 440 yards handi-
cap run— 5. E. S. Haley, scratch; 10. W. C. Brown, 22
yards; 7. Arthur Harris, 40 yards; 6. D. Eiseman, 37 yards;

II. D B. M. Woolley, 37 yards; 18. Harry Germain, 45
yards; 12. J. H. Anderson, 55 yards.

Queek Timing. — The London Athletic Review states :
*' "We are continually being questioned, both verbally and by
letter, as to the time made by George at the intermediate
distances in his great mile performance. As what is now
printed in athletic and sporting papers will, in future times,
be consulted as authoritative statements, it is well to have
everything as clearly set out as possible. The official time-
keeper was Jack "White, whom every one knows as a man
•who, on all occasions, conscientiously does his best, what-
ever the capacity he is called upon to fill. The representa-
tives of the press within the enclosure, who also timed the
race, were three in number. Watch 1 marks eighths, and
is stopped and started by an arrangement in which we,
speaking with some knowledge of horological mechanism,
have not a very strong faith, and we do not h^re quote it.
The two other watches mark fifths, and we believe are, in
themselves, quite trustworthy. The holder of watch 2 is a
man who has, probably, as much practice at foot-race timing
as any man in England, and we would as soon trust him as
anybody. The official watch we know nothing about, ex-
cept that it was borrowed for the occasion — a circumstance
in no way very likely to strengthen confidence in its rate of
going. This watch was only used for timing the full dis-
tance. The quarter mile was not taken, but the first lap
was registered by watch .No. 2 as lm. 17^s., and by watch
No. 3 as lm. 17s., the time being read off the dial. The
position of the half mile starting post cannot be accurately
seen from the finish, some 150 yards distant, so that the
times (watch No. 2, 2m. 4%s., watch No. 3, 2m. 3 2-5s.)
are only valuable as showing that half the distance was run
inside 2m. 5s. The second lap (two-thirds of a mile) was
given by w-itch No. 2 as 2m. 45J^s,, and by watch No. 3 as
2m. 45s.

"The watch-holders were a hundred yards or so away
from the quarter-mile post, so the three-quarters was not
taken with any greater accuracy than was the half. This
was given by watch No. 2 as 3m. 8%s., and by the same
allowance as with the half, and say that it was done in
about 3m. 9s. As thi3 three-quarter mile time is so aston-
ishingly in advance of anything else that has ever been
done previously, it should command our serious attention
and investigation. As it happens,' the more we go into
figures the more we become convinced that the watches
were only a little out. Up to the conclusion of the second
lap George had been traveling at the rate of 7 yards (7 yards
and 4 inches, to be correct) per second. The difference
between two-thirds of a mile and three-quarters is 14G yards
2 feet, and this distance, at 7 yards per second, George
would have covered in an inappreciable Bhade inside 2 Is.,
which taking the longest time given for two laps, 2m. 45% .,
would make his three-quarter mile time 3m. &%s. The
watches show that he was actually some two seconds longer,
which is exactly in accordance with the natural slackening
of pace that would occur after two such lups. We must
also remember that everything we add on to the lime of the
three-quarter we have to deduct from the last quarter.
Taking it at 8m. 9s., we only allow the jaded runner 70 4-5s.
for his last race, 440 yards; and all who saw the performance
know in which half of the race the pace was made. We,
ourselves, unhesitatingly say that the half waB done inside

2m. 5s., and the three-quarters inside 3m. 9s..; but we think
no one will have the temerity to say, to a fifth of a second,
what the exact time was. As regards the full time of the
mile, we feel inclined to accept that given by watch No. 2,
viz, 4m. 19 4-5e."

ROWING.

BBEEDER AND SPOETSMAN'S BOWING CUP.

Although within the past year a number of races between
the various Bowing Clubs have taken place, it is still an
open question which Club is entitled to consider itself the
holder of the Championship. The Pioneer Club, by its vic-
tories, under the rules of the Pacific Amateur Eowing Asso-
ciation, and its possession of the McKinley Cup, is undoubt-
edly the holder of the Amateur Championship. With the
dissolution of the Amateur Association, however, the title
which the Pioneer Club can justly claim has lost much of its
value. All the important races rowed during the past year
were professional contests for money. None of them, how-
ever, could be considered as deciding the Championship,
and were, in fact, nothing more than ordinary match races
in specified classes of boats. The Golden Gate Club, for
example, beat the South End Club, but the contest took
place in barges, and it was stipulated that only that class of
boat should be used in the competition. The arrangements
have been similar in other races. There have been lapstreak
contests, barge races, etc., but no genuine competition in best

oars deep into the water with almost monotonous regularity,
using legs, arms and backs in about equal proportion — in
fact, bringing into play nearly every set of muscles, and
sending its frail craft dancing along like a fairy by the side
of its more bulky antagonist. Yale, sitting almost bolt
upright at each recovery from the rapid rush forward, dish-
ing out the water with its bread oar blades, dipping the lat-
ter so frequently that it was difficult to count the strokes-
with exactitude; using legs and arms for all the power that
could be got out of them, letting backs take care of them-
selves. Yale led for the first mile, when the crew got in dif-
ficulties and Harvard forged past and gained a commanding
lead of 100 yards on the second mile. Yale then worked its-
way out of the slack water into the strong current, and grad-
ually closing the gap, finished within three seconds of ihe
remarkable time of the Harvard boat. .

The Perennial Plaisted. — Plaisted, formerly of San
Francisco, and lately the factotum of Hanlon, has a very
poor opinion of SVm, Elliott, the ex-champion of England,
who was beUen so badly by the Toronto sculler. In a recent
talk with the Boston Herald aquatic writer, Plaisted gave
vent to the following: "What is Elliott shooting himself off
about ? He comes over here from England and challenges
Johnson, Hosmer and Eiley, and they don't say anything to
him. What's the matter with them? Elliott has no license
with them. Why, I don't call myself as good as Hosmer or
Jim, but I'll row Elliott. He comes over here and gives us
all bluff; but I think he can be beaten by a ' duffer.' That's
what they call me at Creve Cceur Lake, where Triekett beat
me. Now, Elliott challenges Eiley and Hosmer, but he
doesn't say anything to me, and although they say I'm a
duffer, I'll row ElhV.t for $5u0 or SI, 000 a side, and I'll give
him expenses to row at Toronto, or I'll take expenses to row
at New York. The idea of challenging poor, bick Frenchy

boats for the Championship of the Pacific Coast. Under i rn give Elliott all the racing he wants, and I'll put up dollar
these circumstances any club can lay claims to superiority, dollar wi n mm.

and several of them do with some show of justice. Desiring English Snobbishness Rebuked. — The London Sportsman,
to settle the matter in the only formal manner, the Bbeedeh the AtUetic News, the London ifr/Vree, and other independent
and Sportsman will offer a valuable trophy, to be known as ! sporting journals, condemn in unqualified terms the action of
the Beeedee and Spoetsman Cup, and the possession of j the Heniy, Steward and otner regatta committees that have
which will carry with it the championship of the Pacific ; debarred the Hillsdale crew from competition. 'Ihe Athletic

News says: "The Hillsdales are represented as young men
of irreproachable character and antecedents, the bona fides
of whose amateurship is unimpeachable; why, therefore,
should they be deprived of the privilege for which they are
prepared to sacrifice so much of their time, money and con-
veniene? The answer that will be given to this question,
both in England and America, is likely to be that these blue-
blooded young gentlemen of the Thames are afraid of their
Transatlantic rivals. Time was when Englishmen liked
nothing better than to meet and overcome all foreign rivalry
in everything relating to manly sports and exercises; but that
appears to be fast bee -ming nothing more than a legtnd
among the supercilious snobs who now represent tbe coun-
try which erstwhile claimed to be the nursing mother of
heroes."

Coast. The contest for the cup shall take place in best
boats, and the trophy must be won twice before it can be-
come the property of any club. The first competition shall
take place on Thanksgiving Day, and the only stipulation
made by the donor of the trophy is that at least three clubs
shall be represented. Out of the large number of rowing
clubs on the Bay, as well as in the State, three entries for
a really valuable cup would not be large. On this score,
however, there is not any probability of trouble, as at least
four clubs profess anxiety to settle the question of supe-
riority, and need only the opportunity to decide it. Be-
tween this date and Thanksgiving Day there will be ample
time for all clubs to prepare crews and boats for the contest,
which should prove clcse and exciting.

The desire of the donor of the trophy is that the victorious
Club may earn its laurels only after a stubborn contest, and
that the best crew may be to the front at the finish. Hav-
ing no other interest than the promotion of a manly sport
and the furtherance of fair play, the Beeedee and Spoets-
man shall take pains to make the race such a fair competi-
tion that the result must be accepted by oarsmen as an evi-
dence of true merit. The length of the course and the
appointment of officials are matters for future discussion.
All that is necessary at present is to announce that the
Beeedee and Spoetsman Cop will be the most valuable
trophy ever offered for an out-door sport in San Francisco,
and the donor has no fears that the contest will do credit to
the competitors.

THE FLYNN-STEVENSON MATCH.

The race between Leander Stevenson of the Ariel Club
and Thomas Flynn of the Pioneer Club took place Sunday
morning, over the Long Bridge course, and contrary to ex- .

pectation ended very tamely. The race was to have been I J? 132 Pou°ds' havmg lost 46 Pounds At times he was de-
rowed at an early hour on smooth water, but the usual delay ' hrl0US' and nur6es were 1U constant attendance.

Hanlon's Movements. — It is impossible to judge from
the various newspaper reports whnt the champion sculler of
the world intends to do professionally this year. The tele-
graph describes him issuing challenges to row any five men
in the world, and Eoss accepting the cartel and modestly
announcing his willingness to take the entire contract him-
self. It is not likely, however, that Hanlon will row any
races before next year. Eoss will soon go to Europe, and
the champion is likely to come to California and pioceed to
Australia for the benefit of his health. Hanlon was taken
sick while returning from New York to Toronto after his
European trip. On his arrival in Toronto he was taken to
his home in a feverish condition, and then for the first time
learned that his young daughter was dead. Immediately
after his arrival home, Dr. McFarland was sent for and an
examination was made, when it was found that he was suf-
fering from typhoid fever. During sickness he was reduced

in placing stakeboats occurred, and the breeze was blowing
freshly across the course before the men got into position.
Stevenson won the choice of stations and of course took
the inside. After a few attempts the men were sent off,
Flynn catching the water first. There was little change in
the positions of the men until the first quarter had been
covered, when Flynn began to draw away from his opponent
and soon had a length the advantage. Immediately after,
however, the Pioneer man got. into serious difficulties in the
rough water and fell a length behind. Leaving the stake-
boats, the men were again on about even terms, but again
misfortune attended the Pioneer man whose boat instead of
being forty yards from the other as prescribed by the articles
was fully eighty yards out in the stream. Stevenson made
a good turn and shot inshore into the smooth water at once,
while his opponent turned widely and rowing with the full
force of the flood tide, which was running like a millrace, lost
at every stroke. Coming back again through the stretch of
rough water below the Boiling Mills, Flynn got into diffi-
culties once more, and was beaten with great ease. The
time for the race, 17 min. ±3^< sec, was slow enough to have
been
to the _

gets the inside station on the Long Bridge course wins with
comparative ease, and so often has this been demonstrated
that scullers who know the eccentricities of the course are
opposed to racing over it for money. It is likely, however,
that Flynn's failure was due as much to his lack of prepara-
tion as to the position of his stakeboat. He had been very
careless in his training, while his opponent attended strictly
to his preparation fcr some weeks. The result was that the
Pioneer was after making the pace for a mile did not have
enough left to combat with any disadvantages of rough
water, and had to give way.

A Contbast of Styles. — The late race between Harvard
and Yale was remarkable for more than the fast time of 20
min. 47 y% sec. in which the four miles were made. The

The Pacific Coast Championship. —The Fourth of July
Regatta at Long Bridge having demonstrated the superior
powers of young Peterson as an oarsman, his friends are
now talking of a match with Austin Stevenson, the present
holder of the Pacific Coast Championship. It is not likely
that Stevenson will throw any obstacles in the way of a
match, as he has been for some time looking for a race with
Cotsford of British Columbia. Peterson is as yet untried
over a long course, but he possesses great strength and good
pace, and should be a formidable competitor at any distance.
His friends would rather try him at two miles, but when it
comes to putting up the money it is not likely that they
will let the match fall through for the sake of an additional
mile to the course. Peterson is rather young, being not yet
19 years of age, while Stevenson is 26, and has the expe-
rience which only hard races can briDg.

Boyd's Defeat. — The scullers' match arranged some time
ago between Ellas C. Laycock, of Sydney, N. S. \V., and
Robert W. Boyd of Hiddlesborougu, England, for one thou-
sand dollars a side, was decided over a course of three miles

made in wherries. Flynn's friends attribute his defeat I "n? a half straightaway, on tbe Tees, England, on Monday,
3 position of his stakehoat. Nearly every man who July.3d- Several thousand persons arrived in town by ex-

cursion trains to witness the race. The weather was fine and
the water in good condition. The betting before the race
was six to four on Boyd. After the first two hundred yards
it became manifest that Laycock would be the winner. At
half the distance he was leadiug by six lengths, and he fin-
ished twelve lengths ahead. The winner was thirty-six years
of age last Muy, stands 6 feet 2 inches in height, and his
weight in condition is about 177 pounds. Boyd was born
September 20, 185-1.

Griffin and Watkins. — Thesa-scullers are determined to
settle the dispute as to superiority which in the opinion of
their friends was left undecided by tbe Fourth of July re-
gatta. The course on that occasion was short, and no
doubt Griffin profited much by the inside station. The

styles of "the crews and the rig of the boats afforded a strong i rac,e .home between the meu was close and gamely contested,

& I and it Beemed as if Gnibn aisplayed the best staying pow-

contrast. Yale used a Spanish cedar boat ten feet longer
than the Harvard craft. Her dimensions were 66 feet long,
23% inches beam, 9 inches depth. The crew were seated in
pairs, the bow oar being well up toward the stem of
the craft, and the diminutive coxswain seated near the
stern. The Harvard men were distributed in the old
fashioned way. Both boats were fitted with swivel row-
locks. Harvard used 12-foot oars with 6%-inob blades, and
Yale 11-foot 6-inch oars, with crooked blades 7 inches wide.
The difference between the strokes of tbe crews was also
marked. Harvard adopted a long, steady swing, dipping its

ers. He certainly showed the best form. Watkins had the
advantage in boats and was in good fix. When tbe men
meet under the more even conditions Of a match r.ice they
may be expected to give an interesting exhibition. The
race will be for $500 a aide and will take place at Sauct lito.
Griffin will use the new paper boat which White procured
from Waters <& Co. of New York, and which seems to suit
him admirubly.

Willamette Annual Boat Eace. — Friday, July 7th,
being the dute for the annual regatta of the WilLunette

1832

5*Itc fprjeater and jiporiswatu

bi

Bowing Club, quite a crowd visited the starting point, while
a number of boats were in the river filled with spectators.
About 7:30 the Tida struck out with a regular and slow
stroke; 2 minutes aud 20 seconds later the Cressid slid out,
the crew pulling iu tiue style; 40 secouds later the Willa-
mette glided away at a rapid and quick strode, whi h p.iid
well on the start, but counted against the paper shell on the
outcome. The barge Vida led all the way, and any and all
attempts to pass her were fruitless. The time occupied in
going the two miles whs us follows: Vida, 16:3; Cressid,
13:5S: Willamette, H:28. T.N.Dunbar wen the single
6cuil race bv half a length, defeating J. S. Dunbar and J.
Hart; time 7:59. — Bural Spirit, Portland, Or.

The Boston Regatta. — The Professional Scullers' Race
on tbe Charles River, Boston, July 4, ended iu the defeat of
some old favorites. George W. Lee, of Newark, New Jer-
sey, was the winner of the first prize, $150, and A. BUnim,
of Halifax, won the second prize of $75. The other starters
were: James H. Riley, of Saratoga; Fred A. Plaisted, of
Toronto; George H. Hosmer, of Boston; and P. H. Conley,
of Halifax. The Halifax Rowing Association preferred to
win with Hamui, and Conley understoud that he was not to
force the pace, but was to hold for the double-scull race.
.Lee won in 20 min. 4S sec: Hamm second, in 21 min. 17
sec; Conley thud, in 22 min. 23 sec; Plaisted and Riley
even for fourth position, and Hosmer sixth.

Columbia's East Victokt. — Referee R. C. "Watson has de-
cided that the Harvard crew, by refusing to row the Colum-
bia crew on July 3d, at N^w London, lost the match. Mr .Wat-
son, iu a letter to the Captain of the Columbia crew, says :
"The original agreement was that the race should be rowed
upon a fair ebb tide — that is, when the tide has run out for
at least two hours. Tbe tide was high July 3d at noon, and
in requesting Harvard to row at 2 p. m. you were simply
■ asking to have the agreement carried out. Moreover, the
challenge sent by you and accepted by Harvard stipulated
that the time of the race should be "mutually agreed" upon,
and neither party had any right to insist upon any particu-
lar hour, and, iu relusing to compromise, Harvard assumed
& position which was nut in accordance with the agreement."

Elliott declines to row Courtney, for he says: "The
American people consider Courtney as good as Hanlon, and
the latter gentleman ouTrowed me easily. But I will row
any of the folluwing men fuur miles, for $500 a side, six
weeks frum date of first deposit, viz.: George Hosmer, Ten
Eyck, J. Riley, E. Morris, Warren Smith, FrenchyJuhnson,
Lee (of North River), or any of the Ward Brothers.

YACHTING

NO CAPSIZES IN CALIFORNIA.

To San Francisco yachtmen it sounds somewhat strange
to hear of the numerous capsizes of yachts during regattas
in the4Eastern States. There this is an accident that hap-
pens quite frequently; here there never has been an instance
of the kiDd. Yet in San Francisco bay we have strong and
puffy winds, sharp seas, swift currents, and many of our
races are sailed in breezes which Eastern men confess they
could not start their boats in. This is of course due to our
rig and model. We build and spar our boats for strong
breezes and lumpy water; they are intended to carry full sail
in winds that blow from 25 to 30 miles an hour. These winds
are not stormy, but regular daily visitors in Summer,. As
we have to sail in them or not at all, our boats must comply
to the requirements. "We therefore model our yachts with a
view to great sail carrying power; for here the boat that car-
ries sail best is the one that wins.

On some other occasion we shall discuss the question of
type more fully, as it is a matter of interest to all lovers of
aquatic sports. Now we simply refer to the subject to say,
we never have capsizes here, and it is not because we are
afraid to carry sail, or because we do not go out in strong
breezes. The capsizing of two yachts in one race in New York
waters the other day — one a broad, beamy, shallow, skim-
ming deck sloop; the other a deep, lead keel cutter — has
been the subject of considerable talk among yachtmen. The
deep boat, even with the lead keel, capsized and sank; the
other one spilled out her sand bags and floated. This shows
■that lead keel yachts, if not properly handled, have some
elements of danger us wtll as the other type.

The men who sail yachts here are used to sailing with rails
awash and with plenty of wind. They are accustomed to
handling their vessels in all sorts of circumstances. The
boats they have faith in, because they know what they will
do on a sea way; and danger of capsize never enters their
minds. As we have before stated, no yacht can capsize in
this harbor during a race; aud no regular yacht can capsize
here at any time. Our boats are as good as there are in the
world for the work they have to do.

The Frolic has been at Saucelito all the week.

The Fawn was on the beach at Oakland this week.

The Emerald lies in Oakland Creek during the week.

Mr. Boone sailed the Nellie up from Monterey himself.

There were more yachts out last Sunday than for a long
time.

Ingals' new boat, the Restless, is the largest plunger in
the bay.

Tbe new sails of the yacht Whitewing seem to shove her
ahead faster.

The Salt I ake yacht fleet has gone into a decline like
Uncle Sum's Navy.

The Chispa and Clara were in company in Hospital Cove
last Saturday nigut.

All the ocean cruising yachts are back again in yellow
water once more.

That big Lillie seems to get through the water pietty live-
ly for a buut of her size.

The la Viva has come into service once more, and is now
"wrecking" the Escambia.

Mr. Berry will soon have the Elia in commission again.
There is not so very much to do on her now.

The Ariel has been on the ways this week. She is to have
a bigger jib, and 5,000 pounds of lead on her keel.

The Fleur de Lis has had her masts shortened very re
c<"-ntly. They ought to have been shorter during the ruce
with the Nellie.

Last Sunday was an exceedingly fine day for sailing, and
a small fleet oi yachts kept company for an hour or more
out in the channel.

The Rambler is out on the ways being painted and gener-
ally overhauled. She will g i up river before very long. The
boy» intend going as far as Stockton in her.

If we had not promised to say nothing about the Lolita
losing her jib-boom while caressing Jackson street wharf,
we would have made a good item of the occurrence.

Bill Stone, the builder of the yachts Peerless, Startled
Fawn, Lolita, Magic, Thetis. Rambler, Whitewing and others,
hurt his hand the other day in launching the RestleP;, and
has had to knock off work. He is going to take an enforced
rest for a while, and will go up river. Stone builds good
boats, and is always kept pretty busy.

Collins, the Long Bridge boat builder, has just turned out
a very handsome boat like a man-of-war's gig. She is 25
feet loug, 5 foot beam, has fancy gratings, aud is very finely
finished. She is for Mazatlan, for a custom house boat.
She is built of cedar and eastern oak, with black walnut
gratings, and there is a good deal of brass work on her. She
has cushions, awnings, aud everything complete. She is
the "dandiest" boat turned out here for some time.

Live Sxabt. — Concerning the start from an anchor re-
vived by the Boston Y. C. in their great match June 17th,
the Boston Herald has this to say: *'The start was made in
a new and novel manner, entirely out of the general rule,
the yachts being required to start from an anchor with all
sails down, thus giving an excellent exhibition of the effi-
ciency of the crews in making sail When the word was
given a most exciting scene was witnessed, each crew natur-
ally vieing with the others to 'masthead' their sails and gain
whatever supremacy tfiey might by their celerity In some
cases the halliards were led through snatch blocks, and a
'walk away' was made with the slack, running the sails up
with almost lightniDg rapidity."

Miss Mabt Andeeson's Yacht. — Miss ADderson, when
not galloping over the country roads on her big black Ken-
tucky horse, is on the water, and her fondness for out-door
life is attested by her very brown complexion. She has
been looking forward anxiously for the completion of her
boat, and yesterday made a trial trip in it. The boat is a
very handsome one, 52 feet loug, 10 teet 10 inches wide, and
draws 3 feet of water. It is furnished with all modern im-
provements. It has two cabins, one for^ and the other aft
of the engine-room. The after cabin, measuring 12 feet by
7 feet, is furnished in hard woods, and leading frum it is a
retiring room and lavatory. Tbe forward cabin is finished
in white ash and black walnut. Next to the engine-room,
which contains a Harthan engine, there is a cook's galley
and pantry. There is ample room on the deck for a party
of twelve or fifteen persons.

While Dr. Merritt, of Oakland, was at Santa Barbara last
week, he gave a sail on his fine yacht Casco to a number of
the guests at the Arlington. Mr. DUey Thompson, the pro-
prietor of the hotel, is an old salt, and a jolly one, and he
and all hands enjoyed themselves greatly. The trip brought
out the following suggestion by the Santa Barbara Press:
"The pleasure excursion of the yacht Casco, yesterday,
caused a revival of the oft repeated question, why does not
Santa Barbara have a yacht club. Never was a sea more
inviting to sailing parties, than is the channel. The wind
is steady, gentle, and can be relied upon almost every day
of the year. Tnere are many wealthy residents who could
well aff jrd to keep private yachts, but if this were not
thought desirable, a few could club together and support a
tint! yacht in elegant style. Nothiug could contribute more
to the attractions of our city as a tourist resort, than occa-
sional excursions along the coast, or toward t e inlands.
The cost of keeping the vessel in order w*. uld be merely
nominal, at.d the return, in the way of sport, and healthful
recreation, would be'full compen-ation. We have a num-
ber of wealthy gentlemen in our city, who were formerly
interested in ocean vessels, as cantaius and owners, aud it
would seem as though they would enter heartily into any
plan for the organization of a yacht club. Mr. J. Doulton's
Dashaway has proven an entire success, and should stimu-
late others to follow his example, and own private yaehts,
but in any event clubs should be formed, and at least one
large first-class yacht should be placed on the channel.

High Speed Steam Yacht.— The Herresh")ffs have deliv-
ered the Siesia, a new high speed steam yacht to her
owner, H. H. Warner, of Rochester, N. Y. Like all their
j handiwork, the Siesta presents numerous features original
with the Bristol builders. In point of model she is totally
different from the usual run of overgrown launches still built,
about New York iu the clumsy fashions of our forefathers.
The Siesta is sharp as a knife, with U frames throughout,
and moderate hollow to her lines . Her speed is derived from
a very light displacement aud smaLl wet surface, owing to
the use of composite construction and the Herreshoff coil
boiler and their light weight engines. She is lightly built
but of selected material, well-fastened, and therefore tough
and able to withstand far rougher usage than the heavier
boats with the old style oak frame, yellow pine plank and
iron spike fastening. She is 98 feet long over all, 17 feet
beam, and 9 feet deep. Her great beam is mainly across
deck, her sides have considerable flare. These proportions
were determined upon by Mr Nathaniel Herreshuff" afcer ex-
tended experiments made a year ago. The boiler is of the
circular coil pattern, already fully described in this journal,
and occupies but 6 feet 8 inches, measured from out to out
of casing. The engine is compound condeusing, with cylin-
ders 10% and 18 inches diameter by 18 inches stroke, and
develope 200 horsepower upon 350 pounds coal per hour, a
performance which is highly satisfactory. The screw is 56
inches diameter with 9G-inch pitch, four bladed.

The hull has an augleiron frame 2x3 inches, with reverse
frames, and floor plates 3-16 inch thick. She is planked
with oak and pine, screwbolted to the frame. Rudder,
screw and skag are of bronze. Rigged as a pole schooner,
has a gig, dingy and a 20x4% foot steam cutter at davits,
the latter capable of making nine miles an hour. As the
Siesta is designed for the St. L iwrence river, she has been
given ample head room and ventilation below by a deck
house fore and aft with a pilot house and dining saloon at
the forward end, the saloon being 9x12 feet, with the
kitchen beneath, and a pantry, forecastle, etc., forward of

the latter. The main saloon is reached by a companion from
aft and is 18x11 feet, finished iu very stylish and tasty de-
sign iu birdseye maple and cherry trimmings. Two large
aud two small staterooms lead off from the saloon, fitted
with numerous sm-ill devices for comfort aud convenience,
all characterized by that peculiar and ple.tsiug originality
for which the Herreshoffs have become famous. The same
builders have just finished a s:st-r ship, called the Orient,
aud both are sure to maintain the credit of America as pro-
gressive, even in the darl est hmrs of prostration which
have overcome our nautical interests. — Forest and Stream.

BASE BALL.

THE REXOS AND THE MIXSTRELS.

The first appearance of tbe Haverly Minstrels on the
diamond field, in a irieudly game with the R^nos, attracted
a very good atiendance last Sunday at the Recreation
Grounds, and considering that tbe home team are now in
good working trim, the visitors gave them a pretty hard
tussle, and the game would have been still closer if the
Minstrels had been in better practice in their fielding. On
some future occasion they will give a better account of
themselves.

Bigelow, 3b...
Barnes, lb....
Swanton, c f..
Cadogan, r. f.

Lake, It

Eiordaji, p

Sheridan, 2b. .
Mitchell, s. s..
Creegan, c

Totals..

MIXSTRELS.

Thompson, 2b..

Garland, 3b

Piercy, p

J. Gorman, 1. f..
Pete Mack, r. f.
Cushman, s. 3..

Rice, c

G. Gorman, lb..
Sadler, c. f

Totals . .

Innings .

41 10

2 3 4

16

Renos 063022020-

Minstrels 0 0 2 2 1 4 1 0 0 -

HTome Runs — Sadler, Lake. Three-base -hit — Sadler. Bases on Balls —
Minstrels, 1. Left on Bises — Renos, S; Minstrels, 4. First Bise on
Errors — Renos, S; Minstrels, 5. Double Piays — Piercy and G. Gorman,
and Cushman and Thompson. Struck Out — Renos, 6; Minstrels, 2-
Passed Balls — Creegan, 4; Rice, 1. Umpire — Charles Ga^us. Scorer —
Waller Wallace. Time of Game — One hour and thirty-five minutes.

On nest Sunday we are promised, at the same grounds,
one of those travestie games which excite so much merri-
ment among the spectators.

THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP.
For the week since our last report the Cincinnatis con-
tinue to hold their lead, with St. Louis second, and the
Athletics and Eclipse Club in a close contest for third posi-
iion. Following is the record to the 11th instant:

Allegheny. . .

Athletic

Baltimore...
Cincinnati. ..

Eclipse

St Louis

L»st.

TELE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.

There has been a notable change in the records of the
League games. The Chicago teams hiving assumed the
lead, with Detroit and Providence almost tying them, it ia
still ail open question as to naming the first and second
in the series, as may be seen from the following record up
to July 11th:

Boston

Buffalo

Chicago

Cleveland..

Detroit

Providence. .

Troy

Worcester. .

A most remarkable game was played at Providence, R. I.,
on last Wednesday, which was won by the home team — the
Boston Club having to content themselves with a duck's

SHOOTING NOTES.

The California and Cosmopolitan Clubs will shoot a match
at San Bruno, on Sunday, the 30th inst., for the Diamond
Medal. The Cosmopolitans have won it twice and the Cali-
fornia* once. Should the Cosmopolitans again succeed in
winning it on Sunday week, the trophy will be theirs.

One of the chief attractions to our pigeon matches 1 ies iu
the fact that after the regular chili shooting is finished, pool
shooting is inaugurated, in which outsiders indulge.

A private pigeon shooting match will be held to-day, Sat-
urday, at Bird's Point, Alameda.

Dove shooting is little indulged in by our wing shots at
present.

To-morrow, Sunday, the California Club will shoot .
Bruno.

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SAN FRANCISCO, - - SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1882

SUNDAY MORNING AT THE OAKLAND TROTTING
PARK.

In another parb of the paper is a description of
Sunday morning at the Gentlemen's Driving Park
(formerly Fleetwood), in the vicinity of New York,
and it is nearly a perfect transcript of what was
formerly the practice here. There is a change
now at the Oakland Trotting Park. In place of
the bustle, the merry spins, the brushes, the ve-
randah and stands crowded with spectators, a
hundred timing watches in view, the track lively,
on every turn there is quiet. In place of taking
that day as the especial one to move the trotters
and breeze the racehorses, it is a day of rest. The
"shouts of the drivers and the cadence of the foot-
falls of the flying steeds ar9 wanting, and beyond
some sheeted animals, lazily walking about under
the charge of the grooms, there is nothing to re-
mind of the tumult of the Sabbaths of the past,
nothing which the most ultra pro-Sunday-law ad-
vocate could take exception to.

Last Sunday we strolled from the house to the
track, the morning as lovely as could be. A light
breeze, so light that, though it could scarcely be
felt, there was enough to carry northward the
smoke from the chimneys of the ferry steamers,
and give a tremor to the flags on the pavilion at
Shell Mound. The sun shone with a subdued
radiance, warm without brightness, adding soft-
ness to the atmosi.here.

What a grand morning to " scrape out," we
mentally ejaculated, or to give any sort of judicious
work, with as little danger of " soreness" follow-
ing as is possible. Looking over the fence of the
track the surface was smooth, but a glance showed
that it was not prepared for an extra day. When
there is a general desire to give fast exercise,
great care is taken in the preparation. It is
nicely sprinkled in the evening, so that the water
may not be evaporated, and early in the morning
the light harrow mellows the surface to just the
right depth to take off the jar, without making it
so deep as to be laborious for the horses. Inside
of the track, all over the oval, the haycocks were
thick, and in some portions it looked as though
the yellow mounds covered the whole of the
ground.

The Easterner, when for the first time he sees a
California hayfield, is astonished that these straw-
colored heaps are called hay. His recollections
are of the green timothy and sweetly scented
clover, and he imagines that it is a " guy " when
told that it is the best forage for horses in train-
ing, and that the whole of the field will average
four tons, at least, to the acre.

It lends a rural appearance to the scene, and
were it not that the high fence, the stands, and
the long rows of stables dispel the illusion, it
would be mistaken for a " ranch." Two or three
men are sitting on the veranda listlessly smok-
ing, and the only occupant of the bar-room is the
one waiting for customers, which are not likely to
come. The rattle of the Berkeley train is heard,
and as this is the one which leaves San Francisco
at eight o'clock, in the olden time there would
have been a throng of passengers. There are
three arrivals. A gentleman from Virginia City,
fond of trotters, and expecting to see a host of
them at speed. He had learned that an unusual
number were domiciled at the track, and, of

course, so near the opening of the circuit, there
would be lively work. A friend accompanied him,
and the third was a trainer from Vallejo, who had
made the journey with the same fond anticipations.
There is a blank lock, a sort of puzzled stare at
the small group and the silent course. "What's
the matter ?" says the Virginian. "Where are the
horses ?" inquires the trainer, almost at the same
instant. "Oh! the boys all work cut Saturday
now," was the answer. That it was not a satisfac-
tory one was evident, and even the visit to the bar
did not appear to revive their spirits. In place of
the fczing champagne which followed the perform-
ance of Helene at the Gentlemen's Driving Park,
a light cocktail or two was imbibed, fresh cigars
lighted, and almost disconsolately the seats were
resumed on the veranda. There was the usual
horse talk, of course, but not the vivacious
speeches of the days of yore. The trainers joined
the group at intervals, every one of them arrayed
in his best clothes, and with cleanly shaven faces
and freshly polished boots. In the stalls the
horses were " bedded down," and in some of the
larger there were congregations of "rubbers"
putting the time in with reading the morning
and sporting papers.

There is no necessity for elaborating further to
show the contrast between the scene which the
Herald describes, or that which was witnessed on
the same ground a couple of years ago, and the
pictnre presented. There will be a difference of
opinion which is the best, and arguments on
both sides. For the old plan the advocates will
say that many men who have trotters trained
cannot afford to leave their business on week
days, and the pleasure they take in seeing their
horses exercised is the only thing which induces
them to keep them. Leaving out of the discus-
sion the morality of the question, and the ad-
vantage of gaining the good opinion of those who
do not approve of any breach of the Sabbath,
there are other things that have a bearing, not
the least of which is, that generally it gives the
trainer a better opportunity of getting the horses
in order. The " Sunday Matinees" diaw a large
assemblage. At many of them the concourse
would be as great a3 at an ordinary race. The
owners of the class alluded to are always anxious
to have their horses make a good showing, and
there were contests after contests of horse against
the watch, the latter invariably getting the best of
the fight if the battle was a long one. Stimu-
lated by applause when the animal made a good
mile, there was a desire to beat it, and if it did
not work up to expectations it must be kept
going until it did. In lieu of waiting for the
races to come, there would be races every Sun-
day, and these given long before the animal was
in condition to endure the rigor of the many
trials.

Beaten, as they inevitably must be after this
course of treatment, the blame was laid on the
trainer, and he was declared utterly incompetent,
when the failure arose from the owner being de-
sirous to entertain his friends by a display of his
horse's capacity. The larger the gathering, the
greater the excitement, the more imminent the
danger. If this view be correct, and we are con-
fident that it is, the abrogation of fast work on
Sunday is an advantage to all who are concerned
in the horses, and though it drops one of the
exciting episodes, there are enough left to give
plenty of animation and life to the race course.

OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

The pictures of the "Notable Horses of Cali-
fornia " which have appeared on the title page of
this paper are the very best which we have seen;
that is, they are portraits, not the fanciful idea of
the artist, but representations of the animal, exact
and admirable. As a general thing, the horses
which artists draw are ideal, or rather an erroneous
conception of what they should be. It does not
appear to vary the case a great deal whether the
animal is at rest or in motion, Bave that in the
latter case the absurdity is heightened. Our artist
has divested himself of the notions of the schools,

and, studying from nature, has acquired the ca-
pacity to depict a horse truthfully. Let these pic-
tures be carefully and closely scrutinized, and the
verdict must be that they are faithful portrayals of
the animals, and without the usual discrepancies
and divergences from nature.

A VALUABLE REINFORCEMENT— THE BREEDING
FARM OF COLONEL M'NASSER.

We heartily welcome Colonel James McNasser to
the ranks of California breeders. It is an acces-
sion which will be of vast benefit, as the stock he
has added to the home strains is of the right stamp.
In some of them there are new elements, the blood
being different from any previously owned in this
State; and individually they are highly praised by
men who are good judges. Very judiciously has
Colonel McNasser located his breeding farm, and
this is another consideration in arriving at success.
The proprietorship of the Golden Eagle Hotel
made Sacramento his home again, as in the early
days of California be was a resident, and though
he transferred his domicile to Denver for a time,
the old hankering for the banks of the Sacramento
came over him, and he was not fully satisfied until
he returned. The hotel alone would not do, as he
had a number of horses in Colorado, and he had a
love for fine horses which must be gratified. A
pair to drive, a carriage team, and an extra saddle-
horse was not enough; the greater fascination of
breeding must be added; and to accomplish this,
a farm must be purchased.

The east side of the Sacramento contiguous to
the city is one of the fairest spots in California.
There is a rich soil, undulating enough to give dry
pasture land, which is so essential in Lhe breeding
of fine horses, and plenty of pure water. It is
conceded that the finest drive on the Pacific
Coast is that which extends from Sacramento
to Riverside — a wide boulevard following the
bank of the river, and shaded with grand old
oaks, which would be the glory of an English
park. The roadway is kept in as good order
as a trotting track, and from the start to the
finish there is "brushing ground." Six miles
straight out there is a chance for the exhibi-
tion of bottom as well as speed, and on these
glorious Summer evenings it is thronged with the
fleet roadsters of the Capital City. Such a drive
in the vicinity of San Francisco would double the
value of every trotter in the State; and old resi-
dents of Sacramento whose business compels them
to live in the metropolis are constantly bewailing
being deprived first of the climate and next of
their favorite drive. Any one who is acquainted
with the Colonel could easily have foretold that
his farm would not be far off from this famous
boulevard, as he dearly enjoys a friendly contest
on the road, and, then, it is so handy to the hotel.
The farm is located within a mile of the terminus.
Our correspondent, " Mile-and-a-quarter," gave a
sketch of it two weeks ago, but we must insist on a
rechiistening, and that "Kleinhaus place" be re-
placed with something more euphonious. Never-
theless, any name will not interfere with a drive
between lunch and dinner, and leave an hour or two
to look at the horses and colts. With his son John
to leave in charge of the hotel, it is more than an
even bet that the Colonel will spend most of his
time among the horses, and very many of the guests
of the Golden Eagle will participate in the enjoy-
ments of a jaunt to the farm.

We have written of a trip between lunch and
dinner, but the intention is to time our visit to
Sacramento when the harvest moon is showing its
full orb above the Sierras,_soon after the sun is
sinking behind the brown summits of the Coast
Range; and then the hotel dinner, good as it
always is, will not entice us. Our friends know
that we fully appreciate the good things of this
world, and without claiming the distinction of be-
ing called a gourmet, will pass for a good feeder.
But with a moonlight drive in the balance — well,
we will take the chance of there being something
left in the larder, and prolong the stay among the
weanlings, yearlings, etc., until Luna is well up in
the firmament.

1882

%\xt H^jejeiter mtd J^xrrismatt.

57

A partial list of the stock of Colonel McNasser
■will be found on another page, and what we have
said about the value of the blood will be concurred
in by those who are acquainted with the strains.
Morosa is an old acquaintance. She was bred by
C. S. Dole, of Chicago, and when owned by S.
Lasher, of Elgin, Illinois, gave us a drubbing in a
three-year-old race. She was a slashing, square-
gaited, big filly, and the " Governor" was in great
glee that he had taken us into camp.

THE EARLY BATS OF ROMERO.

There is a spice of romance in the young days of
Romero, and the history which his breeder gives
is proof that he is a " borned trotter," as the Ken-
tucky darkies say. We know that his sire was of
that class, and his dam, having also the honor of
producing Inca, Del Sur and Zeluska, no one can
question her title to being one of the noble matrons
of the track. Those who argue, however, that
good feeding and good care are, if anything, detri-
mental to the horse, must not lay too much stress
on the example, but rather ascribe the size and
activity of Komero to a vigorous constitution that
neglect could not shatter. Again, California is a
wonderland in the respect of providing sustenance,
when to the eye there is nothinsr but a barren
waste, end in the sections where the native grasses
have not been obliterated by overstocking, there
is an abundance of rich food, excepting in the sea-
son of the -year when the old crop is rotting and
the new too watery to afford much nourishment.

But that a colt should overcome the drawbacks
which fell to the lot of Romero, is one of the re-
markable instances so rarely met. And who can
gay, authoritatively, that the ill treatment did not
affect him ? With care and proper training from
youth, without ailments, the 2:22} at four years
old might have been lowered several seconds.

The history which our correspondent so kindly
has furnished finishes the history, and makes it
complete until he makes his next appearance in
public. That he will continue his victorious career
we have the utmost confidence. That Mr. Johns-
ton may have other " Richmonds in the field "
which will make amends for the disappointments
we sincerely hope, and we have full faith in that
too. With two such colts as Ken Rose and Ro-
mero from a season which was limited to five to
choose from, is an exemplification which is a safe
guide for the prediction, though the prophecy is
not based on that alone. Richmond only got a
few colts in the East, and not one of them which
had not a good share of the fast-trotting inherit-
ance.

THE HERD.

There is an immense field to explore, over the
gateway of which are the two little words which
form the caption to this article and stand at the
head of one of the departments of the Breeder and
Sportsman. Shorthorns, Herefords, Devons, Jer-
seys, Guernseys, Ayreshires, Holsteins, Polled
Angus, Kerry cattle, the little black fellows from
the Bnjhlands of Scotland, Grades, Natives, Brah-
mins, the French breeds, the names of which we
dare not attempt to spell without a reference for
every letter, are all roaming in it, and not one of
them which has not some characteristic which is
worthy of notice. Each, too, has some valuable
quality, as the Hindoo has oddity of appearance as
well as the reverence of millions of people to fall
back upon, and the Natives can be made good use
of to cross with the more valuable. It would have
been a grand oversight to omit the Spanish, as
they not only contributed to the amusement of
aristocratic and plebeian spectators, as their long
lsgs and lithe bodies enabled them to make the
journey on foot from Texas to the North before the
days of railroads, and brought beef within the reach
of the masses, who otherwise would have rarely
tasted the knightly roast, the juicy steak, maybe
not even the porter-house cut from close behind
the ears.

Colonel W. P. B. assures us that since the
long-horns have become so nearly extinct, the
kull's head, cooked after the old-time fashion,

has lost some of its flavor, though this may
arise from our friend not being so young as
he was twenty- five years ago, as he also swears that
there is no such nectar to wash down the monthly
breakfasts of the club as regaled the palates of the
Argonauts. We should not be surprised if he
were to aver that Tamalpais had lost a thousand
feet or so of its height, and that the trees which
have shaded their camping-ground ever since the
club was formed were not so umbrageous.

The first drove of Texas cattle which came to
Chicago attracted more attention than a score of
Jumbos would now, and the comments of farmers
and stock-buyers were strangely discordant. With
all due deference to the gastronomic taste of the
Colonel, we must acknowledge a preference for a
prime cut from some of the breeds which do not
carry such magnificent antlers; and never yet hav-
ing enjoyed the pleasure of tasting the covering of
the cranium of Taurus, cooked in the manner de-
scribed in the B. and S. two weeks ago, either in
the old days or new, we can not demur from his
conclusions.

But we have wandered from the track, the inten-
tion being to inform our readers that we have the
promise of communications from practical men as
soon as the busy season is over. These articles
will be of great value, embodying the views of
men who are intimately acquainted with the various
breeds and their adaptability to the Pacific Coast.
In this wide extent of territory, with such a dis-
similarity of topography, soil and climate, it is
evident that there is room for, and need for, more
than one race.

PURCHASE OF BRONZE.

THE RIFLE.

In tracing the progress of arms which propel
projectiles, especially those which use an explosive
force to effect the object, is an interesting topic
to those who have an interest in gunnery; and the
essays of Dr. E. H. Pardee will give a clearer in-
sight of the subject than any save those who have
made it an especial study possess. To the rifle-
shooter the lessons will be of the greatest import-
ance, as ultimately the Doctor will impart lessons
his long practice so eminently fit him to give. In
this practice he has not only aimed to make a good
score, but to investigate all the theories, and select
those which he found correct.

CLOSING OF STAKES AND PHIZES.

On the first day of Angnsi n el t, tbe slakes of the
Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association, the Embryo
Stakes and tbe Parses and Stakes at Ibe California
Fairs will close.

Tbe advertisements in tbis paper will grive full
particulars. JDo not forget tbe date, TUESDAY,
AUGUST 1st, 1883.

This great filly, which made so good a showing
in the race for four-year-olds at Chicago, trotting
sevenheats, the third and fourth in 2:25iand 2:26},
was purchased after the race by H. D. McKinney,
of Janesville, in consideration for $7,500. That it
was a judicious investment is proven by the offer
of Robert Bonner of $15,000, though the telegraph
does not give the information whether the offer
was accepted or not.

We are not violating confidence in stating that
Mr. McKinney is one of our corp of correspond-
ents over the signature of " Mambrino," as he has
written over that nom de plume for so long a time
and made it so popular, that there are few readers
of the Eastern papers who are not aware of the
fact. Mr. McKinney is not only a graceful and
forcible writer, but a first-rate judge of a horse,
and as he has given us a half promise to write for
the Breeder and Stortsman " My Experience in
Buying Horses for Friends;" and should he do so,
we can promise our readers an entertainment which
will please the most exacting.

The experience of " Mambrino " extends over a
longer period than any one would imagine from
reading his communications, and although in this
respect we may " give away " his age, he has seen
all the famous trotting horses from the days of the
old-time celebrities, we will not say which — to the
present time. Better still, he has owned many,
can drive them as well as the old professors of the
art, and has done more to educate trainers in the
proper use of the toe-weight than any ten men in
the country.

The consideration of those useful adjuncts in
training the trotter will come more appropriately
when the racing and trotting season is at an end.
In the meantime, we congratulate Mambrino on
his purchase.

THE ALMONTS OX THE PACIFIC COAST.

There are several fine Almonts on the Coast. It
could scarcely be otherwise when the well-deserved
reputation of the strain is taken into consideration,
and being so highly prized, it is equally certain
that our liberal breeders would determine not to
be without the blood. Writing from memory some
may be overlooked, but among the sires, there are
the following : Jay Beach, at Linkville, Oregcn,
has Altoona, J. B. Haggin, at the Rancho de-
Paso, has Algona, J. J. Gosper, of Prescott, Ari-
zona, has Gosper's Almont, formerly Exemplar,
and at Palo Alto is Piedmont. Some years ago,
a very fine Almont yearling, from a mare by Pro-
phet, was taken to Santa Barbara, but we have not
heard from him lately. Mr. Beach has several fine
Almont mares, and there are a number of them
among the matrons of the Palo Alto stud. We
have oftentimes claimed that California was as well
supplied with trotting strains as any state in the
Union, and now the impression is strong that she
will take precedence of any of her sister states.
To substantiate the claim, measures will be taken
to obtain the necessary information, and when that
is in, there will be a good show to establish the
proposition. The Almonts are a potent factor in
the calculation, as ever? one mentioned is from
the right sort of a dam, and this is as essential as
the male side of the parentage.

BEEF AND MUTTON.

Butchers' bills are a dreaded portion of the
household expenses, though the good fortune is
that when these are heavy the bills of the doctors
are correspondingly light. Light or heavy, all of
our readers are interested. To guard these in-
terests, arrangements have been made to secure
reliable reports of the Live Stock Market on this
Coast, and in another part of this paper will be
found the first of the series. It rests with stock-
breeders to assist us in making this complete, and
this they can do by sending reports of all sales
with which they are acquainted. By joint effort
all of the sales of any magnitude will be reported,
and it does not require a great deal of argument to
show the advantages which will result.

WONDERFUL STORIES.

As the time approaches!' ur the closing of entries,
there are always wonderful stories of what the hor-
ses are doing.

In some cases the trainers are a party hoping to
reduce the fields by promulgating big stories of
what their horses are doing, and in other cases it
is only necessary to start the ball in motion, when
the natural accumulations will give it sufficient
size.

Our advice is: If you have a good horse for the
classes he is eligible to make the entry, and the
chances are that when the races come off, some of
the swans will lose their plumage.

TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

It is not astonishing that proof readers who are
not versed in the technical terms of the turf and
track should make blunders. Some of them ap-
pear so senseless to any except the initiated, that
there appears to be an absolute necessity for a
change. Thus: "Nick " is changed into "trick,"
and " forehand " into "forehead." The use of
the dash in denoting the combination of blood is
troublesome, and " Electioneer — St. Clair " is so
ambiguous, that a comma takes the place of the
mark intended. Until compositors and proof read-
ers are " well up " in the phraseology, there is no
help for it, and sometimes we think fewer mi
are made than could be expected.

58

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July 22

TEE KEXNEL.

FIXTURES.

National American Kennel Club's trial on quails, Grand Junction, Tenn..

December 4tn. It- Brysou, Memphis, Teun., Secretary.

Louisiana Field Trials near New Orleans, La., beginning Dec. 11, under the
ient of the New Orleans Gun Club.

Bench Shows.— Western Pennsylvania Society's English Setter Bench
ShowDerlw Pittslurgh, Pa., for En^Lsh setter puppies whelped on or after
March 1. 1&2. Entries closed December 1, 1882. I. it. Stayton Allegheny
City. Pa., Secretary.

Fleld TuiALS— National American Kennel Club's trials on prairie chick-
ens, Fairmunt. Minn', Septemb r 4ih. Eutrits to American Field Derby
closed July 1st; to All-Age Stake, SepUmber 4th. Joseph H. Dew, Columbia,
Term., Special Secre ary for these trials.

Gilroy Rod and Gun Club's trials on quails' near Gilroy, Cal., October 28th.
Open to dogs owed in California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona' E, Leavesley,
Secretary, Gilroy, Cal.

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High Point. N. C, Novem
ber 17th. Entrance to Derby close Jaly 1st; to All- Age and Members' Stake,
November 1st. Fred. N. Hall, Secretary, P. O. Box $64, New York.

ANSWEKS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Under this head vrill be found replies to all questions that may be asked of
tbe Kennel Editor in relation to breeding, nreakiiig, or entering dogs, feeding
or curing them of any ordinary disease. Correspondents must stuie plainly
what are the p :culiar symptoms of the malady for which they need advice, and
in all cases, especially when desiring to know the best way to correct a dog of a
fault, must be careful to state tbe age and s.x. No answers will be sent by
mail, and all questions must be marked Kennel-Editor Weekly Breeder
asd Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal.

H. Brown, Alameda. — The best way to keep kennels free from fleas and
lice iB to sprinkle a little coal oil around and rub a little in the doy's hair
occasionally. A mere trace is all that is needed. The widely advertised
Persian insect powder is a specific.

J. A. W., SUISI'N. — The symptoms yon describe are those of bronchitis.
Rnb spirits of turpentine into the chest once a day and give a tablespoon
ful of the following mixture three times a day: Syrup of tolu, 2 oz.; syrup
of squills, 3 (Jramj; tincture of aconite, 15 drops; water, 3 oz.

STILL HUNTING.
A correspondent, who neglects the enstomary courtesy of
signing his name to his letter, writes to the Kennel Editor,
requesting him to denounce what the anonymous corres-
pondent is pleased to designate as the "cowardly and un-
sportsmanlike practice of running deer with hounds." The
writer referred in complimentary terms to the stand taken
by the Beeedeb and Spoetsman on the hare killing brutality
a few weeks since, and suggests that buck running is a fur
more brutal sport. As this question has often been raised
before, the Kennel Editor feels justified in speaking of the
matter, though the communication hardly deserves notice.
Ab an individual he has often followed a pack of hounds
chasing a deer, and considers the sport the finest and fairest
that this glorious sportsman's paradise affords. In his opin-
ion it is as far above the pot hunter's practice of killing deer
at a pond by moonlight as quail shooting is above rat kill-
ing; therefore he cannot denounce it as cowardly and cruel
and laud still-hunting to the skies. In this as in all other
matters, there appears to be a decided difference of opinion,
and as the columns of the Beeedeb and Spobtsman are
always open to gentlemen not afraid to sign their names (as
a guarantee of good faith only arid not necessarily for pub-
lication, correspondence on the subject is respectfully in-
vited. Experience is of more value than theory, and it is
to be hoped that some gemlenien who have had sone expe-
rience in either style of deer hunting will favor this paper
with its results.

A BOLD CHALLENGE.

Judge Mee has allowed it to be stated in various newspa-
pers that he is willing to match a seven-mouths-old pup
against any greyhound oi similar age in the SUte or Cali-
fornia. The statement leaves the impression that the Judge
is willing to waive all his rights as to the time, place, and
other conditions in favor of the acceptor. The pup that the
Judge will run in case his challenge is taken up is by Cali-
fornia Boy, a dog which as yet has not made any special
mark in tbe stud, and who when in the field was the wurst
in and out runner ever seen. Tom Tuusttad, who if not the
first owner of California Boy, was the first person to run him
in a public match, always had a great faith in his speed and
pluck, and in spite of repeated defeats ran him in match
after match until he finally divided a first prize in the Pio-
neer Club with another of Tunstead's entries. On that occa-
sion jt was generally thought that the bad luck of Murphy's
black dog, Warrick, who was one of tho fleetest hounds
that ever went out ot blips, helped California Boy to his vic-
tory; hut lciiviLg that question on one side ihereisno doubt
but that the ^hite dog showed marvelous form and was quite
a surprise tu all except Tunstead, who from tbo first said he
whs t-ure to win. Calilornia Boy was once owned by J C.
Murphy, who in disgust at his being badly beaten by a
fourth-rute dog, either gave him away or sold him fur
a nominal sum. He was afterwards raffled and fell
into the possession of Dougheity, who on account of
lack of kennel room sold him for a mere song. The
price paid ($-25) was thought at the time to be fully as
much as he was woith. If he has bred a world-beater for
Judge Mee, those who had the refusal of him at that price
will doubtless feel sorry lhey did not snap up the offer. If,
ho\vev<-r, his pups are as unreliable runners as their father,
the Judge will perhaps regret his purchase. Judged by a
breeder's standard, there should be many pups able to beat
the produce of California Boy, no matter how fine they may
look, unlebs they inherit some special rnerit-from the dam.
Under favorable conditions, the get of Gentleman Jones
seem to develop earlier t>jan those of most other dogs. At
ten mouths Paul Jones and hi* brother, Master Jones, said
to be out of Branch, by Jones, were as well grown as many
fourteen months old pups and were excellent runners. Too
much loose courting around Point of Timbers made lh*-iu
objects of suspicion, but judicious hundliug later corrected
any tendency to lurch. Coronnoway, by Junes and Lnfly
Auiandji, was as fine a young dog as this State has ever
seen. The get of Speculation from well selected bitches
also show remarkable form when young. Monarch, War-
wick, Chinchilla aud many others arc evidences ot that fact.
The get of all the Cartu right sto^k develup early, and then
seem to die away untd they are quite old. In fact, us a
general rule, all greyhounds in this State show belter form
when young 'ban tjose raided in England, perhaps owing
to climatic influences. Seven months is raiher too young
to run a dog, especially in tbe heat of summer; but if the
progeny of California Buy are equal to the tusk, there
sfcould be no lack of opponents able to give them a race,
and doubtless Judge Mee will soon be accommodated with
a match.

THE COCKEE SPA.NIEL.

The lull standard of points for a Cocker Spaniel, as de-
fined by the Cocker Spaniel Club of America, is as follows:

A cocker spaniel must not weigh more than 2b pounds
nor less than 18 pounds.

Gsneeal Appeaeanxe, Stmmetet, etc. (value 10). — A
cocker spaniel should be eminently a well built, graceful
and active dog, and should show strength without heaviness
or clumsiness. Any of the spaniel colors is allowable, but
beauty of color and marking must be taken into considera-
tion.

Head (value 15) shculd be of fair length, muzzle cut off
square, tapering off gradually from the eye, but not snipy.
Skull rising in a graceful curve from the top, and with the
same outline at the occiput, the curve line- being flatter but
still curving at the middle of the skull. The head should
be narrowed at the eyes aud broadest at the set-on of ears,
and, viewed from the front, the outline between the ears
should be a nearly perfect segment o' a circle. The stop is
marked and a groove runs up the skull, gradually becoming
less apparent, till lost about half way to the occiput. This
prevents the domed King Charles scull, and there should
not be the heaviness of the large field spaniel, but a light,
graceful, well-balanced head. Jaws level, neither undershot
nor pig-jawed, teeth strong, regular and free from canker.

Eves (value 5) round and moderately full. They should
correspund in color with the coat.

Eaes (value 10) lobular, set on low, leather fine, and not
extending beyond the nose, well clothed with lung silky
hair, which must be straight or wavy — no positive curls or
ringlets.

Neck and Shotji/debs (value 10). Neck should be suffi-
ciently long to allow the nose to reach the ground easily;
muscular, and running into well-shaped sloping shoulders.

Body (value 15). Bibs should be well sprung; chest of
fair width and depth; body well ribbed back, short in
the coupling, flank free from any tucked up appearance,
loin strong.

Length (value 5). From tip of nose to root of tail,
should be about twice the hight at shoulder, rather more
than less.

Legs and Feet (value 151. The fore legs should be
short, strong in bone and muscle; straight, neither bent in
nor out aL the elbows; pasterns straight, short and strong;
elbows well lei down; the hind legs should be strong, with
well-bent stifles; hocks straight, looked at from behind, and
near the ground. Feet should be of good size, rouud, turn-
ing neither in or out, toes not too spreading; the soles
should be furnished with hard, horny pads, and there should
be plenty of hair between the toes.

Coat (value 1U) should be abundant, soft and silky,
straight or wavy, but without curl; chest, legs ai-d fail well
feathered. There should be no top-knot or curly hair on
top of head.

Tall (value 5) usually docked, carried nearly level with
the back At work it is carried lower, with a quick nervous
action which is characteristic of the breed.

Scale or Points. — General appearance, 10; head, 15;
eyes, 5; ears, 10; neck and shoulders, 1U; body, 15; length,
5; legs and feet, 15; coat, 10; tail, 5. Total, 100.

SAN FRANCISCO DOG SHOW.

During the past two weeks several members of the old
Kennel Club have been canvassing the possibility of arrang-
ing for a bench show, to take place in this city on or about
September 5th. The Beeedeb and Spobtsxlan would wel-
come such an exhibition in as hearty a manner as it knows,
and beg to extend every assurance of aid and comfort to the
projectors. It is generally understood that a well known
coursing man who was connected with the last bench show
held in this city will be at tbe head of affdrs inside the hall.
His name will be such a guarantee of care and skill in the
charge of the animals exhibited as would induce the most
timid to send their pets to the show. Last year the Kennel
Club, under whose auspices the show was held, selected all
the judges for the various classes, and the plan was found
to work far better than the plan once adopted here of allow-
ing the exhibitors in each class tu select iheir own judges.
Experience unfortunately teaches that when exhibitors elect
judges, it often happens that the strain that has the most
friends gets all the prizes, simply because a majority select
a man uho is known to have a preference for such a strain.
Prizes have been given to abortions such as duuble-nosed
setters, because an elected judge imagined that this deformity
was the apex of canine grace. The Kennel Club is still in
existence, though not very active, and would doubtless be
pleased to take the judging in hand.

Ameeican Field Derby. — The American Field Derby,
open to all setters an I pointers from and after March, 1881,
closed with 44 entries, of which 40 are setters and 4 are
pointers.

DEER HOTIXG.

Highland Speings Camp.
Editob Beeedee and Spoetsman: Since my last letter
to you we have had several enjoyable as well as successful
deer hunts. The hounds are now well seasoned, and sure
to make no false starts. The weather, however, has been
extremely warm, and much to our disadvantage, the ther-
mometer marking ninety-five degrees in the shade, and
when placed in the sun the instrument was not long enough
to indicate the heat. Early dawn or one hour before sun-
set is about the only time that a good run can be had.
Water is not very plentiful in the mountains, and only occa-
sionally to be found. There is water in the gulches, hut it
is very difficult to reach. The bucks, at this season of the
year, owing to their horns being in the velvet, are well up
on the tops of the high ridges, and away from timber or
underbrush. They will soon seek the thickets, aud com-
mence rubbing their horns to clear them of the velvet.
When this tabes place they are hard to drive from the
brush, and it requires extra work to get a sight or shot at
them. A very amusing occurrence, as well as a lemarkable
one, happened in one of our chases the other day, which
afforded a variety of scenes. We all started out at daylight
on horseback, with the hounds, for a hunt, and when about
three miles from camp aud well on the summit, a deer was
started, and, it being quite early and cool, the hounds r in
verj steadily and rapidly. The deer was cunning enough
to keep well out of our reach, and could be seen only at a
distance, and then only at such times as he was crossing

the point of some high ridge. We were well divided, and
had stationed ourselves at several different prominent
points, but for no purpose, as the deer kept well out of
bounds. The hounds rau steadily ami sure, and the deer
had no time to rest. Tbe IioudoV notes gradually grew
fainter and fainter, and finally were entirely out of hearing.
We patiently waited in our positions, and then gathered in
a group in the shadow of a hi^b, projecting cliff. We
regaled ourselves with a sociable smoke, and discussed the
prospects of our day's hunt. One hour and a half was
spent quietly and patiently waiting for the return of th3
hounds, but not a sound couid be heard; all was quiet, with
che exception of the morning song of tbe birds and the
trowing of the mountain quail perched on a rock
and keeping guard over his mate that was quietly feeding
with their young. Our situation was most certainly not
without pleasure, as the scenery was grand in the extreme.
Clear Lake, with its smooth, clear, reflecting waters, lay
beneath us; the rising sun gilding the purple peaks of the
mountains; the several valleys indicating their culture and
vines in miniature beauty; the morning's fragrant air, pure
and exhilarating; every care left behind us; saddle-bags
well filled with fried vei ison and biscuits divided with lay-
ers of sweet butter; our pocket flasks yet untouched, full of
glowing delight: the horses quietly feeding from the sweet,
tender grasses that grew around the rocks and ferns. With
all this we were happy, but not contented, our anticipations
in doubt, knowiug by sad experience that the hounds were
running the deer in the direction of our camp, and should
they become tired they would not again climb the steep
mountains, and at the distance of several miles to again reach
us. Hours h^d passed and no signs of the hounds return-
ing, it'was dollars to cents that they had gone to camp, and
that the day's huut had ended. It had by this time grown
so warm that we had concluded to abandon the day's hunt
and return to camp. We could easily see our camp in the
distance, but it was far beneath u-; but by the old trail it
would be a long, tedious ride in the hot, burning sun; so we
located a more direct and apparently pleasant course. We
started on our new projected journey, but before we reached
the camp we concluded that the longest way around was
generally the nearest way home. Our camp was finally
reached, but we were not specially pleased or in love with
the new route. On our arrival we were greeted with much
excitement by the colored cook. He had much to teil us —
all of which was corroborated by our legal friend whom we
had lei t in camp and who intended, that morning, to have
taken the stage on his homeward mission. The facts were,
summed up, that the hounds had run the young buck into
camp, creating great excitement. The cook armed himself
with a huge carving knife, our- legal friend with a broom,
and then a fierce attack was made; the buck had run so far
that he was complete^' fagged out; the hounds were close
up, but so tired that their services were of little account.
The excitement was now intense and more than the members
in camp expected to realize. Such dodging, striking, run-
ning, tumbling, rolling, yelling, never was heard before in
a mountain camp. The buck seemed to gain new life over
the change of scene and the noise, for, rallying, he made a
break for the brush and creek, which he crossed, closely
pursued by lawyer, cook and hounds, the broom and carv-
ing knife flourishing above their heads. The chase was des-
perate and for dear life and blood, the scent universal; tip
the grade they went, giving tongue at every jump. The
buck now gaining, darted for the brush, and was out of sight;
the lawyer quits — all broke up and surrendered the case to
the cook, who had now lost sight of the deer, but continued
the chase with ardor. The hounds coming up took the «cent
of the cook, and fresh music filled the air. The cook rallied,
but no use; the up grade was telling on him, and the hounds
close at his heels. Realizing their mistake and his situation
he breaks down the hill, yelling, "sic him, sic him;" but
no use, they were closing on him. The situation was grow-
ing still more serious, and his only salvation was to climb.
Fortunately a tree was near at hand, and at one bound he
was securely hanging in the branches of a scrub oak. The
hounds' mistake was soon discovered, for the cook's familiar
voice pacified them, aud by their actious signaled him to
come down. This he was well pleased to do, though he
swore a huge and heartfelt oath. He will never give chase
to anymore deer. The hounds being much demoralized
gave up the chase, and walked quietly with the couk to the
camp. Whetstone.

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THE HERD.

A Remarkable Heifer. — Wm. Corbitt, Esq., is the
owner of an Ayrsuire heifer, 13 months old ou the 23d of
this month, who is the mother of a fine healthy calf, now
three weeks old. Can any of your breeders give us an ex-
ample of earlier maturity?

JERSEY, GUERNSEY AND ALDERXEY.

The Channel Islands, from which originally came and still come
the Jersey and other catili' known by their respective names,
are but little known to the farmers of tin- country; brace a brief
description of them their people and products may not be un-
interesting to our readers. Of the different routes from Englmd
to all the Channel Islands, the popular one is via Southampton,
from which port no fewer than 12.881 passengers traveled to
Jersey in the summer months of 1881.

Jersey is the most important island of the group, and it is
the farthest from England, being 132 miles distant liom South-
ampton. Agriculture is the chief pursuit followed by the in-
habitants, and « good portion < f the guide, as a ouitti r of course,
devoted to a description of the neat little farm houses which are
fo numerous in the country, and to the modes of life of the peo-
ple. The land is generally speaking, of good quality; it does
not seem to require liming, but it i> regularly manured; and the
crops cijuy a comparative immunity from insect pest*. The
farmers are, however, something nmre than mere agriculturists;
they are also market gardeners, (Jurists and ddrymen, a<d by
their frugality and industry — which is a marked characteristic
oftMs Norman race — they can on a small patch of ground live
comfortably and save money. In the Ilmd of Jersey, there ane
2, GO i farmer-'. Out of 5:8,717 acres, there arc 19.436 Utld r
crops of various kind -; ^,■^■,,- acres being potatoes, 2,774 wheal,
and 1,548 being turnips. Cattle are not reared for fattening,
and sheep being aUn few, tin- ii. habitants arc chiefly dependent
on Fiance and Spain for their supply of beef and] mutton. Pota-
toes are the farmers' mi Bt important crop, and early varieties in
a good Fpring are said in some cases to realize no less than £50
a ton, while £25 is a common figure. But it is to the fruit crop
lite farmer 'generally looks a< 'lis safest source of income, the
hnrvest being most prolific, and the fruit of the best quality.
Iiuses in the Channel Islands arc poor even for "--crews," being
almost entirely cast off animals from France and England, The
good miikmg qualities of the Jersey cows, and tie richness of

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their butter, ore well-known, but of late years the distinctive
points of ihe breed have been greatly improved, an agricultural
society having been fnrmed with this object. Previously severe
pena1tie3 were imposed for the importation of foreign animals for
breeding purpo-es, and great care was exercised, by branding
on the horn and the grunting of certificates by magistrates, to
guarantee the purity of the breed, but the Jersey Herd Book is
now intended to give every security necessary in this respect.
The cows are petted and hand-fed, and when the pasturage in
the orchard g*-ts bare, the animal= receive extra feeding, in the
shape of mangolds and cabbages, under which treatment they
yield a bountiful return, from 10 to 12 pounds of butter in the
week beJng not unusual, and this is sold at from Is 4d to Is Sd
per po rid. The quantity of milk from each cow ranges from 5
to 7 ~ .lions a day, but it would appear that the adulteration of
milk and butter is not altogether unknown there. From the
stalks of the tall Jersey cabbages which are grown in every cot-
tage garden, and which will shoot up to a great height, hand-
some walking sticks are ma>le and sold at good prices, wtile the
leaves serve as valuable feeding fur pi.s and cows. Something
similar to a peasant proprietary is established in Jet sey, the
land being either in the actual possession of the occupier, or
there is a security of tenure which prevents expulsion or rais-
ing of rc-ils.

In Guernsey, the land, although very rich, is not so much so
as in Jersey, but the system of husbandry pursued is the same,
potatoes being the mainstay of the farmer; fruit, however, being
also an impo.iant crop. Rents for the land are as high there as
in Jersey, but there is a greater proportion of second rate land.
£8 to £12 per acre is paid for ~ool land, but mo=t of the farms
are occ lpied by the owners, a \d when a sale takes place, from
£10) to £200 an acre i? obtained for the land, and in the town
of St. Peters Poit it brings from £Jo0 to even £400 an acre. In
Alderney a much lirger bread£i of land lies in permanent pas-
ture than in either Jersey or Guersey, and potatoes are exten-
sively grown.

THE JEARKET PROSPECTS FOR CATTLE.

Lake fishing within convenient distance of San Fran-
cisco is now exceedingly poor, where but a couple of years
ago they afforded royal sport and recreation. Pillarcitos,
San Andreas, Merced, Chabot's and Coleman's are now
hardly worth visiting.

"We see by the Mountain Messenger (Dowiiieville, Sierra
county) that Andy Steele brings into town a fine lot of river
trout nearly every evening. The boys, too, during school
vacation, are now trying their hand with the rod, bat they
have not stocked the market, as Andy finds ready sale so-
lar for all he can catch.

Big Fish. — John Burns, who has been at work at the Four
Hills, came to town this week, says the Mountain Messenger,
bringing some of the largest trout we have seen in this sec-
tion, one weighing 3% pounds, and 20*< ioches in length,
caught out of upper Spencer Lake. He says there is but
little snow at the Hills, and that is fast disappearing.

Miss Jean Parker, principal of one of the public schools,

led Hamburgs, and I find the latter very good layers, with
the disadvantage that the eggs are rather small. For the
table, ray choice is the Plymouth Rock, and as they run
very high in weight, some of them going to eleven pounds,
the hens about two pounds less, I am going to give this va-
riety a fair trial, and have imported from Charles Matthew-
sou, of Rhode Island, some of his finest stock, and in time
I will inform yon of the result.

In regaid to feeding, it depends largely on the climate,
anl as you are well aware this is very varied and changeable
throughout the Pacific coast. For the warm temperature of
the interior I recommend bran and sour milk noon aud
night, with wheat in the morning. For winter feed, scraps
of meat and wheat are excellent, and a mess of scalded bran
will keep the poultry in fine condition. A littls corn is
good for laying hens, but not too much, even in winter. A
careful examination of the stock now and then will aid
greatly in these experiments, but when judiciously handled,
I am convinced that nothing on a farm pays better than a

hundred thoroughbred Leghorns or Hamburgs. Some sound j is to be credited with and complimented for having caught
the praises of the pig in this respect, but my experience and landed without assistance, a Dolly Yarden trout, weigh-

The present high price of beef in the East, and on the
Pacific Coast promises a profitable year to the cattle raiser.
The price of beef has been gradually increasing for the last
two years, until at last it has became the cause of alarm in
the East. This has been brought abont partially by bad
seasons, the high price of corn and other fattening products,
and principally by the large shipments of cattle to Europe,
which were bound, to have their effect on the country at
large.

The cattle exported to foreign countries were prime, large
beeves, so for every ten head sent away we may reasonably
state that it will take from fourteen to fifteen of our ordinary
ones to replace them. Thus it will be seen that although
we may have only sent a half a million the effect on this
country is equal to at least seven hundred thousand. This
extra deficiency, most likely, was not counted upon during
the last feeding season in the "Western States, for we find
during last "Winter Eastern men coming to Winnemucca and '
Reno, Nevada, after beef cattle for Denver and other East-
ern cities — in fact only a week or so ago parties were nego-
tiating with Oakland butchers for a large drove of beef cat-
tle on the Sau Joaquin, to be delivered in Chicago at we
may say a fancy price. But the liability of loss from the
extreme hot weather on the line of the railroad prevented
theconsuai nation of the sale. Our batchers on thiscoast
will undoubtedly have all they can do to keep up a supply
for the local consumption during the coming Fall and Win-
ter. Thus far the season ha3 been a very late one and a
large number of cattle have been killed that were only half
fat, and the coast counties have been called upon, to such
an extent that in many of them they will not have retained
enough for local demands. "We have then only the San Joa-
quin and Nevada to look to. On the San Joaquin the cattle
are mostly all held by Miller & Lux, and other large dealers,
■who have no necessity to crowd the market, knowing that
before the year is out the surplus will be entirely consumed
by the coast ana neighboring towns, at even or better prices
than can be obtained in this city.

In Nevada the past Winter was a disastrous one to the
cows and young stock, many ranches losing fully fifty per
cent., and some as high as seventy per cent. The present
high price of cattle in Oregon, as parties who went there
to buy on speculation and returned empty handed will
testify to, will prevent the importatioa of the usual num-
ber. This, coupled with the chance thatthis "Winter, as
last, they may be called upon to send a few to the East,
will most likely keep the price firm in the sage brush State.

"We intend to devote a part of each number of this paper
to the cattle and stock raisers' interests, and shall furnish
reports not only of the weekly slaughterhouse prices but of
all large sales of which we can receive information. It will
be to their advantage and we will be obliged to all stock
raisers in California, Oregon or Nevada, to send us a relia-
ble report of any large sale made in their neighborhood.

In our next issue we will present a view of the "sheep
and hog" market. We here give the present market prices
from the wholesalers to the retailers:

Beef- -Firm at quotations. Steers, extra prime, 8Ke;
prime, 8c; fair, 6%@7%c. Cows, prime, 7@7^c; fair,
6@7c.

Veat— Choice, small, 8@9c; large, 6%@7%c.

Mutton— Weathezs, choice, 5c; fair, 4%e. Ewes, 4(5*4 Kc

Lamb— fiV/»7*

Pore

with the Berkshire and oi Jer strains proves that the poul
try are the most profitable. Some get discouraged on ac-
count of sickness among the young growing chickens. In
that case, first carefully examine the food, water and chicken
house, seeing that everything is of a character to stimulate
growth and health. That failing to make an improvement,
there is some inherent fault in the breed, which may have
been kept too far in the same family. Change your male
birds, choosing the very best blood. Two five-dollar cock-
erels will pay a good percentage on the outlay, not only in
the healthy condition of your fowls, but also as regards the
egg-producing capaciiy. Some maintain that the white
Leghorns are difficult to raise. So, indeed, is every variety,

unless some means are taken to see that the mother is in a , is apparently inexhaustible. More than one hundred ves-
normal state of health. During the incubation, and while | sels from Long Islund, New Jersey, and Connecticut are
the young ones seek the warmth of the parent's breast, lice S constantly working the bed, making on an average Sl-50 per
are the great enemies that have to be contended with. Go \ day per boat. It is estimated that over 300,000 bushels of
to your drug store and get twenty-five cents' worth of car- [ clams have already been taken from the bed.

-6%@7c.
-Scarce and firm.

Hogs, dressed, prime hard, 10%
©lie; do. do. soft. 9%@M%c\ live, prime hard, 7%@8^c;
do. do. soft, !(&t%c.

VARIETIES OF POULTRY.

Beighton, Sacbamento Co., I
July 17th, 1882. f
Editob Bbeeder and Spoetsman: lam pleased to see
that among the other questions to be dealt with in your col-
umns the raising and proper handling of poultry is not
to be neglected. For my part I think that the barnyard is
one of the most profitable accessories of a farm, when con-
ducted in a liberal and intelligent manner, and I receive
many letters in regard to the subject, the majority asking
my opinion as to the best variety of chickens to keep. My
experience prompts me to answer that for egg-producing,
for size and for quality, the white Leghorn is to be pre-
ferred. I have made lengthy and expensive trials both with
the white and brown Leghorn, as also with the silver-spang-

ing four and one-half pounds. The fish was caught in the
McCloud river while the lady was enjoying her vacation a
couple of weeks ago.

Bishop Bissell, here on a visit from the Eastern States,
and a veteran fly fisher, has just returned from a trip to the
McCloud river. He is enthusiastic in his praises of the
Red Bunded trout of those waters, considering them far su-
perior to the salmo iridea, or Dolly Varden . The Bed
I Banded trout is a gamey fish, and runs from one-half to four
pounds in weight.

The big bed of hard clams recently discovered in Long
Island Sound, off the mouth of Hemp=tead Harbor, N. Y.,

bolic powder and sprinkle yonr hens and their nests with it
freely, and be careful to keep your hen house in a cleanly
condition. Then with the slight precaution necessary in
wet or damp weather, you can raise every variety with but
a trifling loss. A few words as to setting will bring my let-
ter to a conclusion. From careful observation, I am con-
vinced that the Spanish speckled and white and brown Leg-
horns of pure blood are non-se Iters, as I have never had a
hen of either variety that would set on the nest over night.
Therefore, to those who purpose starting in to keep a few
fowls, I would recommend Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks,
usir/3 the large birds of the latter variety for hatching pur-
poses. The Plymouth Rocks are good winter layers, and

Rock Cod. — A party residing on Alcatraz Island discov-
ered on Wednesday last a fine fishing ground about two
hundred yards from the island and in a line between the
Alcatraz fog bell and Selby's lead works. The fishing was
done between tides and in about one hundred and twenty
feet of water. He caught a large number of rock cods,
some of them running as high as three pounds in weight.
At suitable tide good cod-fishing is found at Saueelito.

The steward of Dietz Camp, Lake County, hac changed
his vocation, much to the surprise of the campers, stealing
an opportunity, when not manipulating venison chops and
dove pies, to angle for the spotted thoroughbred. He

with that good quality combine the still better one, as some ; returned to camp with forty good-sized terrapin. The

think, of excellence for table use.

Thomas Watte.
Brighton Poultry Yard.

The Blace Lasgshan. — Of this splendid variety there are
but few to be found in the State, aud indeed Mrs. Raynor,
of this city, claims thai she alone possesses the true Croad
strains, imported by her from England at great expense, the
other specimens exhibited here showing more or less across j a weight of seven pounds in thirty-one months, which is re

campers and epicures have since smiled each day at seven
p. m. over his success, as it was a welcome addition to their
fare.

At Lake Ann, near Fort Rid well, Henry Woodson has
started a fishery. He commenced opperations three years
ago with 2000 common brook trout. Now he has realized.
so handsomely from them that he has sold 30,600 and 12,-
000 spawn have been sent to Germany. The trout attained

of the black Cochin. They are certainly of beautiful ap-
pearance, and Mrs. Raycor possesses a curiosity in an egg
from one of these birds measuring seven inches by nine,
and weighing originally six ounces, and within the outer
shell is another egg of the ordinary pullet size. These
Langshans, if exhibited at the fairs, will doubtless create a
favorable impression.

FISH.

W. W. Lapham has left for Truckee.

Hon. W. W. Traylor has returned from Weber Lake.

Messrs. Frank Whittier and party leave for McCloud river
next week.

Anglers lately returned from McCloud river report trout-
fishing exceeaingly good there.

A lady caught a number of torn-cod in Hospital cove,
Angel Island, last Sunday.

The black bass are being removed from Crystal Springs
Lake to San Andreas, where good fishing is looked for.

markable rapid growing. He supplies the whole Bidwell
country with fresh fi^h. The lake is forty-five acres in extent.
He has also a small lake of six acres stocked with catfish
Mr. Woodson has made it a profitable business, and every
year adds to his wealth.

Through some unaccountable source the waters of Schuyl-
kill have become impregnated with a poisouous suostanca
that has played a tremendous havoc with the finny tribe in
that stream. At first it was attributed to an overflow from
land where Paris green had been used in large quantities, but
now the general theory is that the water is heavily changed
with sulphur from the mine water of the Schuylkill Com-
pany, and that this coming in contact with the limestone
causes the strange color. The reason of so many fish dying
is that a white substance lodges in the gills, which smothers
them. What forms this substance has not as yet been folly
demonstrated.

James McClatchy, of the Sacramento Bee, is of a happy
disposition, and at the beat of times is unmindful of the
severe castigatiou he now and then receives from the hands
of his contemporaries. In answer to a recent tirade ad-
dressed against his chief, the editor retotts that as Mr. Mc-
Clatchy "is and has been for some time fishing beneaih
This year the trout in Lake Tahoe appear to be raven- tlie shadow of Shasta and returning to camp every evening
ously hungry, and anyone can haul theni in by the dozen. ' ^^ a suspiciously large string of fish and a suspiciously

small amount of pocket money, these little love-tans are

A thirteen pound trout was caught near Tahoe, the other ; Wasted npon the vacaat air. Bm-ied in the to .om of •$ ^

day; also another weighing eight and three-quarter pounds, j ture> ne ia blissfully unconscious of our esteemed contempo-

Black bass fishing at Temescal Lake is good, although rary's effort to canonize him."

The Sportsman's Club control the

the fish are small as yet
fishing in this preserve

Quite a number of persons from this city and Sacramento
have gone up to Bowman's dam, on the Yuba river, sixteen
miles from Emigrant Gap.

Tom-cod fishinj

The Reno Journal states that at Lake Ann, n^ar Fort
Bidwell, Henry Woodson has started a fishery. He com-
menced operations three years ago wirh 2,000 common
brook trout. Now he has realized so handsomely from them
that he has sold 30,600, and 12,000 spawn have been sent to
Germany. The trout attained a weight of seven pounds in
very lively along the Saueelito wharves thirty-one months, which is remirkab y rapid growing. He
in the shoaler water and on RichardsoD's bay. People are | supplies the whole. Bidwell country with fresh fish. The

catching them there by the hundreds.

Fishing on north fork of the American river, near Alta,
is reported good. The stream is rather high for this time
of year, but in August it will be in fine shape for fishing.

Reports from the Sacramento river are that catfish are
so numerous as to be a positive nuisance. With mouth
agape they lay in wait for every hook that is dropped. No
other fish has a chance.

Tom cods are plentiful all over the bay, but abound par-
ticularly in the neighborhood of Union-street bulkhead,
Mission street new wharf and foot of Second street. They
are also numerous at Saueelito.

The French Government is making experiments with the
electric light as a means of luring fish into nets. The light
is placed inside of a glass globe and sunk to the desired
depth. The fish flock to that part of the sea thus brilliantly
illuminated.

Washoe Lake is said to be now well filled with fish, native
and planted. The catfi.'h planted in the lake are said to
have multiplied at a wonderful rate, and the California
perch are also becoming plentiful. The natives are suckers
and what is called white fish, both very small and rather
soft.

lake is forty-five acres in extent. He has *]so a snvtll hike
of six acres stocked with catfish. Sir. Woodson bas made
it a profitable business, and every year adds to his wealth.

At Gloucester, Maine, there is considerable excitement
among the fishery owners and fishermen, caused by a threat-
ened innovation in mackerel catching. Preparations are
making to put a steamer into the business, the fish to be
manufactured into oil and guano, and diverted from their
use as food. There are now one hundred menhaden steam-
ers, and if the experiment is successful they will engage in
mackerel catching. The employment of these steamers has
undoubtedly driven off the menhaden, and the same effect
will be produced on the mackerel. There is a general feel-
ing that stringent laws should be at once enacted for the
protection of the mackerel fishery, which gives employment
to thousands, and is an important food industry.

Billiard Tournament. — The first of a series of contests
is announced to take place in the billiard rooms of the
Union Hotel at Sacrumento, commencing on the 20th, and
W. O. Bowman expects to see a large number of entries, as
there are a goodly array of amateurs in the capital city.
The conditions are the old four ball American game for
pnrss of $100, one half to the first and the remaiudt
d.viied between the next two.

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July 12,

BICYCLING.

The joint exhibition of the Olympio Athletic Club and |
Pacific "Wheelmen takes place at their new grounds, corner
of Fourteenth and Centre streets, Oakland, Saturday, July !
22d, commencing at 2:45 sharp. Not the least interesting)
of the events will be the bicycle races, of which there aTe
three — a half-mile, one-mile and a two-mile race. The en- \
tries for these events embrace the best racing talent of both
the San Francisco and Oakland clubs, including some new
men, and if the finishes are as close as they were at the
former meeting, it will be a treat which no one should miss
seeing.

In order to pay expenses, the small charge of twenty-five
cents will be made for gentlemen. Ladies free.

We append the racing rules as adopted by the League of
American "Wheelmen, May 30th, 1882:

L. A. W. RACING RULES.
As Ament>ed ami Adopted at the Assual Meeting held 30 Mat, 1882.

1. Entries and awards will be confined strictly to amateurs; and persons
entering for these races, who are not members of bicycle or other athletic
clubs whose rules of membership exclude professionals, must satisfy the
judges that they are not professionals, either by their own statements in
writing, or otherwise. Any wheelman competing in races other than those
held under the auspices of the League, or of a League club in good stand-
ing, or of an organization whose games have not received the written
sanction and endorsement of the League racing committee, will be dis-
qualified from competition in future League races, unless this disqualifica-
tion shall be subsequently removed by the board of officers of the League.

2. (a) An amateur is a person who has never competed in an open com-
petition, (b) or for a stake, (c) or for public money, (d) or for gate money,
(e) or under a false name, (/) or with a professional for a prize, (g) or with
a professional where gate money is charged, (A) nor has ever personally
taught or pursued bicycling or any other athletic exercise as a means of
livelihood.— L. A. If. Rule 25.

3. Any competitor making a false entry will be disqualified.

4. Choice or change of machine, and choice of costume, are not limited.

5. Each competitor will receive from the judges, before the start, a
card bearing a number, which must be worn during the race.

6. The position in each race will be drawn by the games committee and
printed in the programme of entries.

7. All starts will be from a standstill, and the machines are to he held
in position until the signal is given by the starters. Any contestant start-
ing before the word is given shall be placed one yard behind the starting
line, and an additional yard for each repeated false start.

8. Riders must pass on the outside (unless the man passed be dis-
mounted), and must be at least a clear length of the bicycle in front be-
fore taking the inside; the inside man must allow room for his competitor
to Dass on the outside.

9. Any competitor guilty of foul riding will be disqualified.

10. Any protest against a competitor respecting his qualification as an
amattur must be lodged with the judges before the start is effected; and
any protest respecting foul riding or breach of rules must be made to the
judges immediately after the heat is finished.

11. Competitors may dismount durinjra race at their pleasure, and may
run with th-'ir bicycles if they wish to; but they must keep to the extreme
outside of the path whenever dismounted.

12. The right is reserved to the judges of refusing or cancelling any
entry, if necessary, before the start, of adjudicating any questionable en-
try, of deciding any other point not provided for, and of making any
alteration in the programme that they may deem necessary.

13. The decision of the judges and referee will in all cases be final.

14. All championship races shall be held under the immediate super-
vision of the League or its constituent clubs. No trotting, athletic or
other non-League organization shall be allowed to hold State or other bi-
cycle championships in which League members shall compete.

15. Championship races shall be run in one heat, or should the number
of starters be too large, in trial heats, and a final in which the winners
and seconds in trials shall compete.

16. In handicap races the handicaps must be drawn up by a League
member or committee of the samr, and written reports of the handicaps
and results must be sent to the racing committee L. A. W. for reference.
No handicap races shall be run in heats.

17. No League member will be permitted to race under trotting rules;
and no prize won or time made with a flying start will receive the sanction
of the League.

18. The rules of the National Association of Amateur Athletes shall
be sanctioned by the League, and no League member competing in the
games of the Association or of its associate clubs, shall be debarred from
competition in the League races or from enjoyment of any of its privileges.

19. The racing committee L. A. W. shall be empowered to appoint at
its discretion a League handicapper, who shall, for a stated remuneration,
frame the handicaps of the League and of sueh of its associate clubs u
shall desire his services.

E. C. Hodges, Boston, Mass.,

A. A. Hathaway, Milwaukee, Wis.,

Cltmee White, Baltimore Md.,

Racing Committee L. A. W.

"Well-Matched "Wheelmen. — A bicycle race for the twen-
ty-five-mile champion belt took place June 17, at Leicester,
Eng., the contestants being F. "Wood and R. James, who in
a previous race for the trophy, May 27 (John Keen, G. "W,
Waller and C. R. Garrard also conipeti"g), made a dead
heat. It was expected that the race of the 17th nit. would
have settled the question between them, but, to the surprise
of the spectators, the result was another dead heat. The
finish is thus described in The Sporting Life: "Just before
entering the last lap, James made his effort with a well-
timed spurt, which evidently took Wood by surprise, for in
less than a twinkling the Birmingham man was soon six
yards ahead (the greatest distance that ever separated them),
and, holding this lead to the top of the hill, the race appeared
a foregone conclusion for him. At about three hundred yards
from home, however, Wood, spurting pluckily, began to gain
inch by inch, and finally making the turn iuto the etraight
he was not more than three yards behind. Keeping up the
spurt, he still gained, and ten yards from home their wheels
overlapped, and by a desperate effort Wood just managed to
draw up dead level on the post, amidst great excitement.
Thus for the second time the two finished a dead heat, a thing
unprecedented in the annals of long-distance raciDg. The
friends of both were disappointed at the result, and each
claimed the victory, but the judges' verdict was received
without a murmur from the spectators, and gave general satis-
faction. After the race it transpired that both of them were
a little 'off' in condition, hence neither cared to force the
pace from start to finish."

The difficulty of propelling tricycles up-hill, which formerly
militated agiinst their general adoption, is now faitly overcome.
It was long ago seen that it would be most desirable for hill-
climbing purposes to be able to substitute power for speed when
ascending inclines, and several clumsy attempt* to accomplish
this were made; but the heavy, cumbersome differential gear ap-
plied was tno complicated and too easily disarranged to meet
with much favor among wheelmen, and moreover the great cost
of the machines prevented their general adoption. Now, how-
ever, there are two or three ingenious arrangements by which a
turn of the wrist will change speed for power, and vice versa.
All the best tricycles are now fitted with the latest bicycle im-
provements, such as ball bearings to all wheels, etc.; and when I
mention that I have seen a tricycle driven at the rate of fifteen
miles per hour, it will be se^n that the modern tricycle is no
mean competitor of ihe bicycle, while its greater safety and bag-
gage-carrying capabilities mark it out as the favoiite travelling
vehicle. La>t year the Prince of Wales made tricycling very
popular by purchasing a Salvo for his own me; and the Duke of
Teck and other members of the royal family having copied his
example, a regular rage for three -wheel era has Bet in. There

are about sixtv distinct makes now to be had, and the number
is increasing daily. "Sociable" machines to carry two, three four
and even more riders are to be hud. The government has rec >«*- j
nized the utility of the tricycle by supplyiug machines to many
country mail-carriers; and in short, the three-wheeled machine '
bids fair to eclipse its two-wheeled rival in popularity. Nearly i
twenty-five per cent, of the riders are ladies.

It appears to be pretty difficult this season to win a twenty- '
five-mile professional champion bicycle race in England, each of'
the last two attempts we have heard of to date having resulted \
in a dead heat in Ih. 26m. 15s. and lh, 29m. 34s., respectively. |

One of the things to be remarked on the streets of London is |
the numerous bicycles. They are quite the fashion, not to say !
the rage, just now. One meets them everywhere. Many of them j
are elegant and costly. Their right to the street is recognized, j
as well and as much as that of any other vehicle. In the even- '
ing they carry a blue light. The manner of riding them has evi-
dently been made a study, for the riders sit gracefully, and seem
to drive them with great ease. There was an exhibition of
bicycles and bicycle riding this week at Hampton Court, and a
procession was formed numbering 2,350 bicycles with their
iiders. The procession was five miles long, two abreast. You
can perhaps imagine the fine sisht presented by such a proces-
sion, all the men experienced riders, all the bicycles of the most
elegant kind, and all the riders in uniform. Then there was a
great race, over a course of one hundred miles, the course bein0,
from London to Bath. Twenty-four men entered the race, and
of these fourteen made the distance of one hundred miles in nine
hours, and two made the distance in seven and one-half hours.
Is has become with the young men a favorite mode of travel, and
tours are being made by them to every part of England every
week. What the donkey is in Egypt "the bicycle is becoming to
England. &

The President of the Fairfield County Agricultural Society
(Conn) wants to put a fast trotting horse against J. S. Prince,
the American pro-champion bicyclist, twenty miles run, for a
pm>e of $300 or §500. Prince has expressed his willingness to
make the race.

THE LARGEST BICYCLE 3UNUFACT0E1.

THE STAGE

The enquiry came from Sacramento: "Which is the larg-
est manufactory of bicycles in America, and also the largest
in England ?"

Answer: The largest manufacturing establishment of
bicycles in the United States is at the "Weed Sewing Machine
f'o.'s "Works, Hartford, Conn. It manufactures partly from
Home stock, but imports the most important parts from En-
gland. They claim to have facilities for turning out upwards
of fifty per day if the demand requires it. These machines
are made for the Pope Manufacturing Co. of Boston, and
are called Columbias. There are a few other makers in a
small way, but this is the only large factory.

There are upwards of 200 considerable makers in Eogland,
but the largest establishments are at Coventry, Birmingham,'
Nottingham, Leeds and London.

The oldest establishment is at Coventry, and probably
the largest 13 the Excelsior Works of Bayliss & Thomas,
who in addition to a large home and foreign demand are
the manufacturers of the Harvard, made solely for the Ameri-
can market, and the most popular machine in the United
States. This factory turns out upwards of fifty complete
machines per day during the season, and filled one single
order this year from the United States agents for 250 ma-
chines.

THE CHAMPION TEAM.

There has long existed a great rivalry among our rich
amateurs of trotters to possess the best doable team in the
country. Until the recent performance of Dick Swiveller
and Edward, it was generally conceded that a steady 2:18
gait might be expected this season, and among the candi-
dates for first honors were named "W. H. Vanderbilt's Small
Hopes and Lysander, that had already shown 2:20; T. C.
Eastman's Glendale and Captain Jack, 2:24; W. J. Gordon's
Clingstone and "William H.; and I. Cohnfeld's Helene and
mate. But it is probable that the performance of Frank
Worth's team, 2:16^, at the Gentlemen's Driving Park,
New York, on July 14, will remain the top notch of the sea-
son. The contest was against time, and was of an impromptu
character. Shepherd F. Knapp offered to wager Frank
Work §1,000 that the team could not trot in 2:20. Mr.
Work aecepted the wager, and put John Murphy behind the
team, in a road wagon. The judges were Messrs. Bush,
MorgaD and Alley, and over one hundred gentlemen prepared
to time the trot. The horses were in tiptop condition, and
everything was favorable for fast time, bat few were willing
to bet that the teams would trot in 2:20. "When everything
was in readiness Murphy let them out, and they whizzed by
the wire at a rattling pace. Murphy earned 153^^ pounds,
which was overweight. The first quarter was made in 33% :
the half in 1:05; the three-quarters in 1:40; and the full
mile in 2:16,'^ — by long odds the fastest in the world by a
team. Great excitement prevailed among the spectators,
■ many of them insisting that the team did better than 2 :16J£ .
Dick Swiveller is by Walktll Chief, from Madam Swiveller
: by Sayre's Harry Clay, with a record of 2:18, and Edward is
; by Fisk's Hambletonian Starr, dam by Magna Charta, and
, his best time 2:19. On the very day that this trot was made,
Mr. Cohnfeld, in order to promote gentlemanly sport be-
j tween road teams, challenged with Helene and mate to tiot
; any team in the country for $1,000 a side, the match to take
I place at the track of the Gentlemen's Driving Park, and this
j may perhaps lead to an exciting contest for the ehampion-
j ship of the double teams.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

SAM Francisco, July 18th, 18*2.
j Editor Bebedkr and Sfortsmui: Is it possible to have one ami in
hand which will count three with the starter, according to eribbage count ?
i If so, explain. Answer — Ja;k in hand; starter, five ot the same suit.

San Francisco, July, 18S2.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman: During a game of crib a dispute arose
between the players regarding the number of points contained in a hand
consisting of three trays and two nines. The result was a wager, with an
agreement to abide by the decision of your paper. Respectfully, B. B.
A*if we R — Twt- n ty.

Dovk Shooting. — There is an enquiry from an Eastern Sportsman where
to find a day's dove shooting, the main consideration being within such a
distance or San Francisco as will not compel staying away over night
Fair shooting can be bad in the neighborhood ot Mountain View, um.l from
San Mateo South, and West of the railway there may be a chance for some
sport.

Very pleasing and attractive were the entertainments of-
fered at the Baldwin and the California theatres last week,
and their bright and mirthful incidents artistically portrayed
leave but little regret for the drama that has now almost
definitely fizzled oat at the pretty Market street theatre.
One might as well try to analyze an omelette soufilee in a scien-
tific manner as to render a strict description of the ever-
varying scenes and startling chacges that are to be seen in
Le Voyage en Suisse. It is really a pantomime of the olden
time cleverly adapted to these latter days. There is the same
story of the thwarted loves of Hirlequin and Columbine,
owing to the persecutions of aged Pantaloon, but by the aid
of the Clown and his friend the Sprite, the lovers, in the
end, are united and nothing is wanting but the transforma-
tion scene of the Realms of Bliss, a sort of glorious United
State to which our youths and maidens so ardently aspire.
The Hanlons are not only excellent acrobats, but possess
mimic powers that are very telling in snch a piece as this,
and through their agility, nerve and humor, aided by many
good artists in their specialties and by a series of mechanical
mises- en-scene, they give an entertainment that has alreadj
taken a firm hold in the minds of theatre-goers. And yet it
must be owned that in the old pantomime there was always
some relief from the rattling sensational scenes in whioh
both Clown and Pantaloon were bothered out of their wits
I y the power of Harlequin's magic wand, there was a little
pas de deux between Harlequin and Columbine, and the scene-
shifters and stage-carpenters were hurrying like a pack of
demons to prepare the next tableau. Now, this relief to a
pleased and excited brain is wanting in the Voyage en Suisse.
It is all bustle, movement and surprise, and it would be a good
thing for the Hanlons to take a lesson from " The Purveyor
of Sausages to H. M., the Queen of England,'* who was
called as an expert in a case recently decided in England,
where he testified that in the best sausages the meat had to
be mixed with bread crumbs, or otherwise they were too rich
for the table. This ''Sausage en Suisse" is too meaty for the
average digestion.

The Mastadon Minstrels continue their successful career,
varying and adding to their programme every week. The
principal artists get almost all the praise, but the songs are
wonderfully well backed up in their execution by the many
agreeable voices that have not as yet been deemed of suffi-
cient timbre and compass to promote to solo importance.
The groupings, too, are very well done and show the hand
of a skillful stage manager, but the sketches could be im-
proved upon by the outlay of a small sum of money among
the writers who devote themselves :o this eccentric style,
and it would be but a drop in the bucket of these mastadonio
expenses.

The gardens continue to draw immense crowds, and such
is the growing interest taken in these well conducted es-
tablishments that it must lead to a great competition for this
valuable patronage, and we shall not be surprised to see
within a short time the Grand Opera changed into halls
of dazzling light where light opera and ballet will be pro-
duced on a scale as yet nnequaled on the Pacific Coast.

Henry Labouchere, of Truth, almost always likes to side
with the minority, and as the London critics are very unani-
mous in their condemnation of the new drama, " The Rom-
any Rye," he alludes in his notice to "certain doubtless
very earnest gentlemen, whe are beating their breasts and
tearing their hair because Mr. Sims' play is not what it
never professed to be. When these critical gentlemen talk
of intellect, and taste and art, and ennobling influences, the
higher purpose of the drama, and so on," says Henry, "let
them remember what honest John Ryder said the other day
about blank verse — the public do not want it." In the
meantime the drama continues to draw large and enthusias-
tic audiences .

On Monday last there was a tempest in a teapot among
the theatrical critics, owing It the fact that the strictest or-
ders were issued that no one should be admitted to the
Baldwin unless furnished with a ticket. These orders of
I admission, according to the idea of Colonel Brown, had been
| sent in sufficient quantities to the different leading journals,
j and the critics, as usual, had distributed them without re-
j gard to self. Their surprise was great, therefore, and on a
j par somewhat with the pantomime that was going on inside,
j when they found the portals closed against them, and them-
j selves, in a figurative point of view, all agog on the side-
walk. The remarks on the play in the journals on the
succeeding morning were of the tersest description, and ae
J the doyen of our critics mentions, "the prospect is for a bon
I voyage, but much depends on the man at the helm."

j Londoners are still indebted to foreign players for the
only dramatic productions calling for comment. Adeline
I Ristori at Drury Lane and Celine Chaumout at the Gaiety,
I are struggling against the cheerless climatic influences and
| delighting large audiences in "Macbeth" and "Divorcons"
: respectively, Ristori being in addition burdened with a
strange language. Her impersonation of Lady Macbeth
j has created a deep impression, notwithstanding the feeble-
i ness of the support. Mr. Riguold's career as Macbeth has
been brought to a sudden end by Mr. Barnes as Macduff,
who accidentally gave the Thane of Fife half an inch of cold
steel full in the chest.

The author of the play entitled J.* The Two Brothers," re-
j cently produced at Chicago with James O'Neill in the
principal character, has sued Mr. Gardiner for damages, in-
, a^much as that gentleman, is the manager of the company,
| allowed the drama to be put on the stage in an inefficient
manner. This is quite a novel point, aud if the plea holds
good, it will not conduce to the production of new plays, it
being already a peculiar task to get a manager even to unroll
a manuscript.

Octave Feuillet is to read, August 15th, to the company of
the Gymnase, Paris, his new play, " Uu Roman Purisien,"
with which the season at that theatre is to be re-opened the
latter part of that month. This author is well known in this
country, by his delightful drama, " The Romance of a Poor
Young Man," and if this is as good a play, it will prove to
be a relief to the trashy melodramas with which we are
seemingly to be plagued and pestered during the next season.

1882

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61

THE BIFLE.

ANCIENT AND MODEEN AKMS.

BY. DB. E. H. PABDEE,

[Continued From No.2.~\

The Match Lock was a unique and ingenious piece of
mechanism in its day, but time, the great leveler of all
things, made it give way to a little better, and more easily
manipulated mode of firing. The match lock made it neces-
sary to carry one of different kinds of materials for igniting
the powder. The one most universally used was several
yards of slow match, wound round the body and the piece,
and in a rainy day, it could not be used, and the prime
being exposed the wind would blow it away, bo that the
match lock found its admirers for but a short time, when it
was superceded by the ingeniously combined wheel lock.
This curious piece of mechanism generated the sparks, and
simultaneously uncovered the priming fuse, so that the dan-
ger of rain aud wind was averted. But before, firing the ap-
paratus required to be wound up like a clock, therefore the
discharges could not be frequent. It possessed, however,
the superiority over all other locks in its day, and was used
for a long period of time in Germany and France. In the
course of time Spain turned out a more simple and easily
manipulated lock called the Snaphaunce or Asnaphan lock,
which acting by means of a spring outside of the lock-plate,
produced fire through the concussion of a flint against the
ribbue top of the powder pan. It did not meet the expecta-
tions of the people, and about the middle of the seventeenth
century the flint-lock was invented, combining in a great
measure the action of the match and wheel-lock and snap-
haunce, making it greatly superior to either of the above-
named locks. After much fuss and feathers, it became uni-
versally used in the armies of Western Europe in the early
part of the eighteenth century. "With successive improve-
ments, the flint-lock continued in general use until the in-
troduction of the percussion, which was about sixty years
ago, and among Eastern and barbaric nations, the flint-lock
is still in demand. Its great superiority over the snap-
haunce consisted in the "tumbler" and "scear" appliances
still retained in the best percussion locks, which enabled the
positions of half and full cock to be taken up without the
intervention of pins, always uncertain in their actions. The
principle of the percussion lock is familiar to the present
generation, and does not need any particular explanation.
It is simply the production of fire by the falling of the ham-
mer upon the detonating powder, the explosion of which is
conducted through the "cone" or "nipple" to the powder in
the breech of the gun.

To keep the works of the lock in position a metallic shield,
called the "bridle," is fastened over them and held securely
by screws. The percussion lock was adopted in the British
army about the year 1840, and is now used on large ordnance
as well as small arms, by all the civilized nations of the earth.

The usual formula for the percussion cap is thus given:
Fulminating mercury 2HgO, Cy202.

However the original fulminating powder, patented by the
Bev. Mr. Forsyth in 1807, consisted only of chlorate of pot-
ash, sulphur and charcoal. In the manufacture of the per-
cussion cap a drop of mucilage is dropped in the bottom of
the cap, when the fulminate is dropped in upon it, and then
a coating of varnish is applied, to prevent dilequescence, in
moist and rainy weather. In order to show the great de-
mand for the percussion cap, it was represented by an exhi-
bition at the London fair in 1851 — thirty years ago — 1,300,-
000,000 were manufactured yearly in that city, and that, too,
for sporting purposes, which necessarily involved an annual
consumption of copper of 396,000 pounds; and that, too,
at a time when nothing, as a rule, but muzzle-loading guns
were in use. One can hardly estimate the number of pounds
of powder that was burned annually by the consumption
of almost a billion and a half of caps that were manufactured
in only one city of Europe. And were I disposed to make
an estimate of the number of caps made by the civilized
world from the number of the population of London, I would
almost come to the conclusion that the whole population of
the world were sportsmen, and the greater part of their time
occupied in the use of the firearm, in order to consume the
number of caps manufactured. But I will leave the reader
to use his own power of imagination, or to make his own
mathematical calculations and deductions, which must prove
both interesting and instructive.

One-half of the present generation will remember the many
laudations aud encomiums that were given to Mr. Colt for
his revolving cylinder, repeating pistol and rifle. Thirty
years ago it was considered the perfection of a weapon, and
all Americans rejoiced at the result of Mr. Colt's unparal-
lelled success, and justly claimed that Mr. Colt had made an
advance that placed America in the van oi all other nations
in the mechanical ingenuity displayed in the perfection of
his masterly weapon.

While the theory of a revolving cylinder applied to a gun
barrel dated back in the mist and cobwebs of two hundred
years, it remained for Mr. Colt to simplify and bring into
practical use that which others failed to do. Anyone going
to Europe who is interested^in the science and mechanical
skill displayed upon this interesting subject, will be most
highly interested by making a visit to the "Muse'e d'Artil-
lerie" of Paris, and there satisfy himself of the many meri-
tious works of art, kept in a high state of preservation by
the French Government. Here, if he is a lover of the gun,
he will find employment for his active mind for days, in gaz-
ing and admiring the display of inventive genius of men of
a former generation. Here he will find revolving pistols,
revolving rifles, swords and revolving pistols combined in
one, and many of them bearing the inscription of the maker's
name and date of 1682 and 1700. Therefore, the revolving
pistol and rifle did not originate with the present generation,
notwithstanding many think and claim that it did.

In that Museum can be seen four, five and six chambers,
though in all there is an absence or want of geniuB displayed,
as there is no concentric movement of cylinder in the cock-
ing of the lock. And under the undisputed time of the flint-
lock, I cannot see, for my life, how tbey could have utilized
the lever-spring in conjunction with the flint-lock, for at
every revolution of the cylinder the fine priming-powder of
the chamber going downwards would necessarily be lost.
But with the advent of the percussion cap, says the fertile

brain of Mr. Colt, this objection can be overcome. And by
the application of a little lever or crank, as applied by Mr.
Colt, the whole world took it up, and a national spirit of
emulation began, ending in our present, and apparently
perfect breech-loading firearms; proving the old proverb,

" Tall oats from little acorns ijrow,
Large streams from little fountains flow."

But Mr. Colt had great difficulty in securing his letters of
patent, so near was he upon the infringement of mechanical
skill displayed by others who were dead and rotten in their
graves. The whole right of patent being upon this simple
point: Did Mr. Colt, in perfecting the revolution of his
cylinder by a crank or lever during the cocking of the
lock, or did he not ? that was the rub. And after a
long and tedious trial it was declared that he did, and
letters of patent were issued. Hurrah for Colt! But for
all that can be said, the invention of revolving cylinders
orignated with our progenitors, and to "render unto Caesar
things that belong to Caesar" is but a righteous judgment.
| To be continued. J

The Schuetzen Club. — This Club met at Schuetzen Park
last Sunday for a match and prize shooting contest, the best
centers in twenty shots, which resulted as follows: 1st,
Freese; 2d, Hoz; 3d, Strecke; 4th, Haake; 5th, Wertheimer,
6th, Jacoby; 7th, Hatje; 8th, Rochel; 9th, Bertelson; 10th,
Adams; 11th, Heeth; 12th, Rohlifi's; 13th, Bechman; 14th,
Eckraan; 15th, Bremer; 16th, Erabman; 17th, Fisher; 18th,
Baerwald; 19th, Zecher; 20th, Stroeven; 2lst, Eapp; 22d,
Schulte; 23d, Thompson; 24th, Utschiz; 25th, Bertrand;
26th, Peters. The first class medal contest resulted in the
following order: 1st, Zecher, 407 rings; 2d, Hatje, 39o
rings; 3d, Hoz, 319 riugs. In the Turners' Sharpshooters'
contest Burmeister won the championship medal and first
prize by making 348 rings; D. Schoenfeld, gained the first
class medal and prize by a score of 310; Lorich second class
medal and prize, 266; Hubert, second class medal of the
second class and prize, 299; third class medal and prize, E.
Finking, 305; Charles Sagehour, second prize, 262.

The International Match. —A recent telegram received from
London states that those officially connecter! with the arrange-
ments of the rifle team for America are well satisfied with the
averages made in practice by the competitors for places in the
team. They consider them larger than the Americans appear
capable of. The team will be finally selected in a week. Com-
petitors for places in the American team in the international rifle
match will be required to average 152 points ; not less than 85
at the 200, 500 and 6u0-range, nor less than 67 at the 8n0, 900
and 1,000-yardrange-, on three distinct occasions. The time for
making these scores has been extended from August 1st tojAu-
gust 15th.

Al. Stillwell, of Oakland, the expert in handling single as
well as double sheet posters, while on his maiden deer-
hunting trip at Camp Dietz, Lake County, declares that he
shot at and mortally wounded the largest deer that he ever
saw, stating that it was as large as the horse that he rode.
His mouut, he swears, was a hard rider, and there must
have been some truth in it, as he immediately inquired for
zinc ointment when he arrived in camp. After dismount-
ing, it was discovered that the hostler had carelessly placed
an old Spanish spur in the seat of the saddle, and he had
neglected to place it on his boot. To prove that he had hit
the deer and drawn blood, he gathered a hatful of blood-
stained leaves, but on examination they proved to be, much
to his disappointment, the autumn leaves from the madrone
tree.

TRAP AND TRIGGER.

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB MATCH.
The delightful weather of last Sunday was the strongest
possible temptation to city folks to take a trip into the
country, and as no more pleasant spot within easy reach can
be found on this peninsula than San Bruno, it is little won-
der that there was quite a large gathering there to witness
the shoot of the Cosmopolitan Club for the championship
medal. Many of the shooters and spectators went down by
the South Pacific Railroad, which line, though commonly
supposed to be a "bloated, soulless corporation," pays a
good deal of attention to the comfort and convenience of
the Sunday outing public, and charges so little for the round
trip that it is positively most distressingly plebeian to pa^
tronize the road. Others went down by road — that is, if the
public highway space between this city and San Bruno can
be dignified by the name of a road, when, as an actual fact,
it is only to be distinguished from the surrounding rough
country by being a great deal rougher, and having its natur-
ally aggressive roughness made still more painfully apx^arent
by the system of road mending adopted by the persons who
have that matter in charge. In reading books, one often
comes across an allusion to "breaking stones on the public
roads," and a certain hazy idea floats in the minds of most
people that stone-breaking is an essential part of road-making.
On the road to San Bruno, this order of things is reversed.
The stones are not broken, and like the ungrateful, flinty-heart-
ed things that they are, they repay this kind treatment by
breaking the head of every person who drives over them,
and at the same time breaking the wheels of his vehicle and
the legs of his horses. The "Rocky road to Dublin" and
the cobble laid streets of San Francisco, are down-covered
beds of roses, smooth as billiard tables, and soft as an un-
dergraduate's head in comparison to the broad highway be-
tween Mission street and Dick Cunningham's cosy retreat
at San Bruno. However, the sport-loving people who vis-
ited San Bruno, last Sunday, were not of the kind to grum-
ble and feel sore, because the trip down had made soft
cushions an absolute necessity for the following week, and
when the match commenced every one was in excellent
spir.ts. The weather was warm, in fact to be accurate, it
was a red-hot, blistering, tropical, one hundred and fifteen
in the shade, sunstroke-giving kind of a day, until a bit of
a sea breeze sprung up in the afternoon to cool off the spec-
tators, and give the pigeons ambition and life enough to get
up and leave the traps without putling the trapper to the
trouble of assisting their flight by heaving at them mam-
moth geological samples from the San Bruno road. Frank
Maskey was the first to shoot, and he easily killed his bird
as did also the other twelve gentlemen who competed in the

match. Twenty-one birds were killed without a miBB, and
the charm of success was first broken by a gentleman who
shoots under the name of H. Nelson, and who only succeeded
in knocking a couple of feathers out of a hard twisting
"three-o'clock bird." Muller, who followed him, also
made a miss. On fifth round, Maskey made his first miss,
being the only one, except Tallaut, Liddle and Graham,
who had not missed before that time. Graham was the
only one who made five straight kills in the first part of the
mateh. Golcher kept on even terms with Maskey until the
12th round, when he succumbed to an easy five-oclock bird.
Maskey killed all the remainder of his birds, and won the
match. The score was as follows:

F. Maskey 11110111111 1—11

J. Erowell 11001111110 0—8

A. Higgins 110010111111—9

W. Golcher 11101111011 1—10

R.Tallant 111101010111—9

B.Brown 11100100111 1— 8

F. Buckley 111010011011—8

R- Liddle 1 1 1 l o 0 1 1 1 1 1 0—9

H. Nelson 1 o 0 1 1 o 1 1 0 0 1 1—7

G. Muller 10100010110 1—6

C. H. Graham 1 1 1 i l o 1 1 1 0 I I— 10

D- Rover 11110110111 1—10

J.Ferguson 100110111110—8

The ties on ten were then shot off at three double birds,
with the following result:

Golcher 01 11 0 1—4

Graham 10 01 0 0 — 2

Rover 1110 1 1—5

Maskey having won the medal three times running, is en-
titled to hold it perpetually. Rover won second money,
and Golcher third money.

The next match was at six birds open to all comers, and
for which there were 19 entries. Browell, Nelson, H. Bass-
ford and R. Liddle, killed all their birds and divided the
money. J. Ferguson, R. Tallant, G. Robinson and F.
Bassford tied on five each.

Then followed a match at three doubles, which was won
by Frank Maskey, who made the only clean score. The
score was as follows:

H. Nelson 00 10 wn — 1

F. Maskey 11 11 11—6

A. Higgms 0 0 10 wn— 1

S. E. Slade 00 11 0 0—2

I. W. Hayes 0 0 wn — o

F. Bassford 10 01 0 0—2

J. Browell 11 0 0 0 0—2

H. Bassford 11 10 1 1—5

C. Robinson H n 10—5

I. Buckley 11 01 0 0—3

R. Liddle io 10 l l 4

C. Precht 0 0 11 1 0—3

P. J- Walsh 10 11 11-5

B. Brown 10 10 1 0—3

J. Kempson 00 00 1 1—2

J. Ferjruson 11 11 1 q— 5

!>• Rover 10 0 0 1 0—2

C. H. Graham 10 10 1 1 i

H. Rice acted as trapper to the satisfaction of all. The
judges were Messrs. Conrad and Bassford.

The Alameda County Sportsman's Clue. — The members
of this organization met on Saturday last at Littlefield
range to compete for the first time for the Club medals.
The sweepstakes resulted in a victory for Mr. Bennett, Mr.
Spaulding taking the second prize. Both these gentlemen
are excellent shots. The trap worked very well, and the
clay pigeons gave general satisfaction, bothering many of
the shooters by their swift and erratic flight. Following is
the score, the conditions being ten birds at eighteen yards
rise:

Frazer 0 11010110 0—5

Williams 1 00011101 1—6

Bennett 0 llllllll 1— 9

Clarrage ; 0 1. 01 11 101 1—7

Bell 0 01111111 1—8

Havens 1 01111110 1—8

Crellin 0 11111011 1—8

Pierce 0 0 0 0 11111 1—6

Taylor 1 10011011 1—7

Norton 1 01110001 0—5

Rector 1 10 0 110 0 1 0—5

Eastman 1 10010111 1—7

Spaulding 1 11101111 1—9

Mayhew 1 11111010 1—8

Jacobus 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 — i

TIB AT 23 YARDS.

Bennett 1 1 0 1 1 — 4

Spaulding 1 1 1 0 1—4

SECOND TIE AT 28 YARDS.

Bennett i o 1 1 1 1

Spaulding o 0 0 0 1—1

The present surpasses all former seasons for dove shoot-
ing. Captain E. W. Travers surprised the camp, the other
evening, after an afternoon's hunt, by bringing in four full-
grown doves. The appearance of each bird was positive
proof that it had been badly shot. He was in ecstasies
over his new hammerless, choke-bore gun, made to order by
Claybrough & Co. He is much in love with his choke-bore
gun, but thinks it a great nuisance to pack along a rest for
such small game.

Norwegian Gulls' Eggs. — A melancholy account comes
from Tromsoe, in the north of Norway, to the Gazette of
Drontheim. It is said that there has been a strange mor-
tality among the gulls and sea-birds which habitually visit
this part of the world in the summer months, and that a
sort of famine is thereby likely to be caused among the in-
habitants. In order to understand this dispiriting message
it is necessary to explain that on these coasts of Finmark and
Northland the sea-birds, and especially the highly prized
eider duck, come and take up their annual abode in vast
numbers on the rocks and cliffs, where they lay their eggs.
The most notable "bird mountain" is the Spoetholtklubben,
in Finmark, but many other favorite spots are regarded with
almost equal respect by the owners of them, who, so far
from killing the goose with the golden egg, take extreme
care to encourage the birds by saving them from destruction
as they build and lay. Thus in the pairing time even the
flocks of sheep and their attendant dogs are driven back
from the coast to inland pastures, where they cannot alarm
the feathered strangers. The ducks and gulls very quickly
build their nests, and the eiders are careful to Jine theirs
with the valuable feathers taken from their own bodies.
Then the eggs are laid in such abundance that in some
places it is difficult to walk about on the rocks with-
out stepping on them. A grand collection is made at the
proper time by fishermen, who carry away whole boat-loads
and sell them to the Norwegians, by whom the eggs are
highly esteemed as articles of food. But this year the col-
lectors have come back with very short supplies, and declare
that there is an amazing diminution in the number of the
nests. It is now supposed that large numbers of the l
were unable to contend against the violent and protrac
storms of the past winter, and that they actually pen;-1
in their struggle with the adverse elements.

62

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July 22,

MARKET EEPORT.

FLOUR— The market is unsettled, and quotations are
more or less nominal at $5 50@5 62* for city extras, and
$i 50<S5 25 per bbl for the product of the interior mil'.s.

WHEAT— European advices are less favorable, and
prices here show a downward tendency. The report of
the San Francisco Produce Exchange shows that on July
1st we had on hand 2,822,903 ctls of old erop wheat,
•gainst 12,414,278 ctls for the corresponding time in
1881: Current quotations for spot lots of No. 1 range
in the neighborhood of SI 72A; and for future deliveries
of the same, SI 73i is about the obtainable figure. For
parcels for immediate delivery the market is quiet, but
for future mouths there is more inquiry. The first full
cargo of the new crop is now on board of ship and will
be dispatched during the current week.

BARLEY-New crop brewing is little inquired for,
hut choice old is in active demand. Chevalier is in-
quired for at Si 40 for present and future months, butat
inch figures holders and growers are not sellers. The
first consignment of the season of the new crop of
Chevalier came to hand during the past week, and was
■old, at price withheld, for export to New Y^rk, per
iteamer. There continues to be t,uite a speculative de-
mand for feed, and on "call," §1 25 is freely offered for
July delivery, and $1 23 is offered for August and Sep.
tember, and SI 25 for October and November. Trade in
futures on the Produce Exchange call is active, and the
luture of the market is a question of serious import-
ance to both buyers and sellers.

OATS — The speculative demand for lots for future de-
livery continues quite active, but the difference in sell-
ers' and buyers' views is such that trade is restricted.
Contracts already made on call are of considerable mag-
nitude and there seems to be a disposition on the part
of sellers to hedge. No. 1 is in demand at SI 72* for
spot lots, and extra choice would, probably, command
$1 90 per ctl. Consignments of the new crop have al-
ready been received, an I further arrivals are expected
within the current week.

CORN— There is a decided disinclination on the part
of would-be buyers to become purchasers at present
asking prices, and, as a consequence, the market is in-
active. For choice large Yellow §1 70 is asked for spot
lots, and Si 60 per ctl is bid for the same.

RYE- It is well known that the stock of old is un-
usually lurht, but information in reference to. the new
crop is meagte: as a consequence trade is light. For
choice old S2 is asked, while for the same grade, seller
1382, SI 65 per ctl is the top price bid.

BRAN— There is considerable speculative inquiry on
call, but transactions are light. For spot lots §14 50(g
$14 75 per ton is a fair quotable range.

FEED AND MILLSTUFFS— Shorts, S17<a$lS ; Mid-
dlings, $22@£25; Ground Barley, $31 for new, $34 for
mixed, and $36 for old; Oil Cake Meat, S32 50; Cracked
Corn, $39; Cornmeal, $39 per ton.

HAY— Receipts continue large, but an active demand
causes steady prices. For all kinds the range is $10@
$15 per ton.

STRAW — Recent receipts have been free and the
market is weak at 70(fi75c per bale.

Sfc-EDS — Mustard is scarce at 2(22J£c for Yellow, and
4@4lc for Brown; Alfalfa, nominal; Canary, 5J£c per lb.
Supplies of the Ktter arc light, and holders are firm for
full figures.

BEANS — The market is quiet, and quotations more or
ess nominal. Pea and Small White, $4 25; Butter
$3 25@4 25 for small and large; Bayos, S3@3 25; Pink
and fled, $2 50(23 00; Limas, $4'g4 50 per ctl.

ONIONS — Receipts are free, and market dull an
weak at 60(375c for Silverskins, and 35@40c per ctl for
Reds.

POTATOES— The demand is active, but receipts are
of sufficient magnitude to cause a weakening in prices.
Quotable ; t 75{5$l 12t per ctl, as to kind and condition.

HONEY — Comb is quotable atlo@l7c, while Extracted
sells for 8@9c per lb.

EGGS — Choice fresh ranch are in demand at 30(532£c
per doz-

CHEfcSE— Though supplies are free, the market is
steady at 12i(al4c per lb for California mamficture.

BUTTI R -Che market is very firm and has an ad.
Tancing tendency. Choice fresh ramh roll is scarce
and wat.tjd at 321c; while good sells for 30c; fair,
2S<&29; Calif< r.iia firkin, £7%©3Cc per lb.

GAME — The " : r ;et is poorly supplied with Venison,
and quotations foi t ie same lange from 124@15c per lb.
Hares, $1 75{«2 00; Rabbits, 5l(£?l 25; Doves, 5C(A75 per
doz.

POULTRY— Turkeys are scarce at 18@22c per lb
Hens, $6 50(38 CO; Young Roosters, $7'f<9 00; Old do.,
$6@6 £0; Broilers, $;a<i 00; Ducks, $ko5 00 per doz;
YoungGe.se, $1 50(tU 75; OIddo.,S!@l 25 per pair.

HIDES -The market is steady. Dry, 19@20c; Sheep-
skins, 25(530c for sheadings; cf<«50c for short woo); 60c
©$1 for medium and $l(t?l 50 for long hair; Deerskins,
20(a50e; Silted steers, !"(&1 leper lb.

TALLOW— There is a good demand for desirable par-
cels at 7JiC per lb.

PROVISIONS— There is considerable excitement in
the market and prices are on the ascending scale.
California bacon, 16@17j£c for smoked; Sides, 16i@17c;
California hams, 15@17Jc; Eastern do, 17£@18}c; Cali.
fornia lard, 14i(«15rjc per lb, according to packages;
Clear pork $28; Extra prime, $21 50(u22; Extra clear,
$28@28 50; Mess, $2P@26; Mess beef, $13{ftl3 50; Extra
do, 814^14 £0 per bbl; Smoked beef, 144@i5c [.er lb.

Hops — Spot quotations are largely nominal. For
future delivery the bids are 25(«27c for Oregon and
Washington Territory, and 26(&2&c per lb for good to
choice California.

WOOL— There is an improved inquiry, and the mar-
ket is in a more acceptable condition fcr choice grades
of Northern, Humboldt, Sonoma and Mendocino, which
sell at 24(ft27c; San Joaquin, K@20e; Coast, 15@20c;
Oregon, 20(g27c per lb. Recent receipts from Mendo-
cino and Sonoma Counties have been of considerable
importance.

FRUITS— The market is fully supplied with all sea-
sonable kinds. Peaches, 60c(a$l per bskt; Apples, 75c
@$1 25; Piars, 75c<a$l; Bartk-tts, $1 70(*1 75 per bx;
Figs, 50c(aSl; Grapes, 7 5c« 31 2b per b:; Cantaloupes,
$3^3 50; Watermelons. $2(§3 per dor, Currants, $3 50@

4 50; Strawberries, $9@13; Blackberries, $3@4; Rasp-
berries, $10@11 per chst; Plums, 2@4c per lb.

VEGETABLES— Marrowfat Squash, $!5(&20 per ton;
Summer Squash, 37£@62i perbx; Pease, 2J@6c; String
Beans, 2c per lb; Cucumbers, 3o@50o; Tomatoes, 75c@
pi 50 perbx: Green Com, 10@15c per doz; Rhubarb,
50@75c; Okra, 10@12ic; Egg Plant, 5<g6c per lb; Green
Peppers, 75c;£$l per bx.

MEAT— Beef, 5@8c; Mutton, 4@5c; Lambs, 6j@7c;
Veal, 6A(ft9c; Dressed Pork, l-l@lUc; Live do, 6@Sic
per lb. __^^^^_^^^_ ^

JThe Delta has received a copy of the Breeder and
Sportsman, publish, d at SOS Montgomery street, S.F. It
announces itself to be the turf ami sporting authority
of the State. Joseph Cairn Simpson is the editor. Tin-
very name of this gentleman is sufficient to guarantee
a paper pre-eminently devoted to the interests of thor-
ough breeding in stock, and the impartial dissemina-
tion of sporting events. It is sixteen pages, and can be
had for five dollars a year, in advance. — [The Mussel
Slousrh Delta, July 14.

CALIFORNIA'S EXPOSITION.

THE 29th ANNUAL

STATE FAIR

— BEGINS AT —

SACRAMENTO, CAL.,

ON THE 11th AND CLOSES ON THE
16ih OF SEPTEMBER.

The Premium List embraces liberal awards for all
kinds of Live Stock, Machinery, Implements, etc.. Tex-
tile Fabrics, Mechanical. Agricultuiai and Horticultural
Products. Fine Arts, etc.

Any further information may be had upon applica-
tion to the Secretary, from whom Premium Lists may
be procured.

HUGH M. LARUE. President.

EDWIN F SMITH, Secretary.

P. O. Diawer A, Sacramento, Cal. July 15 4t

J. G'ZANE,

MANUFACTUBEB AND IMPCBTEB OF

Harness, Saddles, Whips,
Blankets, Boots, Etc,

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of

all kinds for horses. Can refer to all the principal trainers
and horseman on the Pacific Coast.

N. B.— My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely dud to the careful observation and the
valuable suggestions of the most skill ul "turfmen" in the
Unit-dStates. The benefitsof which revert to the public in
the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING ARTICLE.
Sole agent for Dr. A_ H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKiuney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
Ee lairing done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
baud the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, bits, and 2',-lb
race saddles. JOHN O'KANE.

J. A. McKERRON

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.

NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,

Between Dupont and Stockton. San Francisco.

REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

SPORTING GOODS.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS,

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
INDIAN C1.IIBS.

HUNTING KNIVES,

Our Own Manulaclurt..
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Fin sr, Assortm. nc in the city.
WILL m F1NCK,

Leading Cutlers, 7o9 Market Street

dan. McCarthy,

LIVERY, BOARDING AND SALE STABLE

608 Howard St.,

near Second.

Largest stock of fast liven.' teams in the State. First
class boarding. Dorses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vaneed on horses, buggies, smkies, harness or anything

connected with the business.

LANGSHANS.

I guarantee a pure Langfhan, Croad
Strain, fine healthy Chicks, not related,
for sale of thi- magnificent breed, for Sep-
tember delivery.

MRS. J. KAYNOK,
1416 Folsom St., S. F

THE BALDWIN THEATER.

MONDAY, JULY 24, AND DURING THE WEEK,

THE HANLONS,

In their Parisian absurdity,

EF"Le Voyage en Suisse.,^

The CALIFORNIA THEATER

MONDAY, JULY 24, AND DURING THE WEEK,

HAVERLY'S
5LASTAB0N MISSTEIXS.

THE TIVOLI GARDEN.

MONDAY, JULY 24, AND DUBING THE WEEK,
Grand Production of the Romantic Opera

DER FRE1SCHUTZ.

THE WINTER GARDEN.

MONDAY, JULY 24, AND DURING THE WEEK,
The Grand Spectacular Opera,

MOIAA.;

Or, THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH.

SENDTDR CIRCULAR OF-THE

OGOWSrf/

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PIERCE&CQ.OAKtfCAL.

ITS FOR JHE PACIFIC-COAST.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

THE MUSIC LE&SON.

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA EOSA.

FIRST DAT— Tuesday, Aug, 23,1 883.

No. 1-TROTTING RACE.-Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse $200
First horse, $120; second, §60; third, $20. Closed on the first
day of May with the following entries:

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
Clellan.

G. C. Fountain names blk. f. May Day, by Eugene Caa-
Berly.

P. J". Shafter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic

Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.-Free for all horses thatnerer
beat 2:35; purse, $400. First horse, $240; second, $120-
third, §40.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Aug. 33.

No. 3-RUNNING RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 5
free to all; purse, §250. First horse, $150; second, $75; third

No. 4- PACING RACE.— Free to all horees that nerer
beat 2:25; purse, $300. First horse, $200; second, $75; third.

THIRD DAT— Tlmrsday, Ang. 34.

No. 5-TROTTING RACE.— Free for all three-year-old*
owned in the District; purse, $300. First horse $180- sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st. with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott, by Grey McClellan.

W. J. Stan- names blk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. B. Couley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.,

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Gen'l Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, by OverlancL

L. H. Bog:gs names b c. Warwick, bv Milton Medium.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE.-Free for all that never b?a
2:25; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50

FOURTH DAT— Friday, Aug. 25.

' No. 7-TROTTING RACE -Free toallhorses that never

beat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse. $300; second, $150; third.

" No. 8— RUNNING RACE.-Free for all; single dash- one
mile; purse, s200. First horse, >1J0: ,-e. ,,„,! s.jiV third $20
No. 9-TKOTTINO RACE.-Free for all hoises'that
never beat 2.30; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second £150'
third, $50.

FIFTH DAT— Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mo. lO-RUNNING RACE.-Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile and repeat; purse, $200. First horse $120' sec
ond. $60; third, $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Free to all that never beat
2:21; purse, $700. First horse. $400; second, $200; third, $100.

ENTRIES.

1. Entries must be made in writing and dated, and gi»»
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence o
owner.

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postomce address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former name.

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS.

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5, to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock M. on Monday, the first day of
August, 1SS2.

.2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK, President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

HTJNDREDS OF DELIGHTED ONES

See, for the 1 irst Time in their Lives, the

JAPANESE ARTIST AND 1MBROIDERERS

AT WOKK IN THEIR NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

ICHI BAN, 23 and 24 Geary Street.

The Breeder and Spoetsman is printed wiih Shattuck and Fletcher's Ink.

Pacific Breer^ers^ Association.

Embryo Trotting Stakes, 1882.

Sweepstakes for foals, 1882, $100 each; $25 forfeit ; $10 doc-
larat.on; $5 nomination fee.

Theie arc tlu-ce stakes under the denomination of Em-
bryo for 1SS2. viz., for year.iugs, two-year olds, and threo-
year-olds. The nominator chooses whether he will name
in one or all ot them. The yearlii g distance is a dash ol ■
mile; two-year-old, heats of a nule,\2 in 3j; three-year-old,
3 in 5— all in hainesa Five dollars must accompany the
nomination; the declaration, $10; on or heton- the 1st of
September of the year the race is to lie trotted; the forfeit,
$25, on or before the day, which is im days previous to tlio
date fixed ior the race. If the declaration or lorfi-it is not
paid at the specified time, the stil scrtherwUl be held for tho
lull amount of the stake. Pedigree, color, marks, and da to
of fouling must be given, and tho t olio wing will be tho for-
mula for making the Domination:

Sec'y Pacific Breeders' Association. I name in Embryo

Stake of 1SS2. the-— colt (or rillyl. toah-d , 1SS2. by .

dam , by , in the Stakes ol 1SS3. 1SS4. 18S5. if the nomi-
nator desires to enter in all of the Stakes. If lie desires to
name in one one or more, Specify which years. The $5 fee cot-
ers the first expense if the eolt is named in one or all of tho
races; payment ot the declaration $?H) absolves I nun tuiMkt
payments. The race to be trotted on the first Saturday of
November of each year, if good Hay and track', ami on the
track named by the officers of the Association. If tho day
or track is i ot good, on the first good day ami track follow-
ing the date. The winner shall receive ix-nintlis ol tho
whole sum, stakes, tnrteils, and otlu.T sources of i'c\eniie:
the second, two-ninths; the third, one-ninth, National
Trotting .Association Rules of lSSiJ to govern. Nomina-
tions to bo made to JOS t'AI l.'X SIMPSON, Secretary pro
tern, of Pacific Breeders AsMviati.'is, tiilioe ul Hiu"i;her
and 8P0BT8HAK, 508 Montgon - rj Street, San 1'mncinco.
JAMBS Hi M SHAFTER, l'r, lidN at,

A. I' WllrlNKV, Vie. I'residuit.
N. T SMITH, Treasurer.
JUS. CAIRN Sl.MLSUN, Secretary pro tern.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER
Pathological Horse Shoer,

[PRACTICAL IN AIL IIS VAB1CT/S LFAK< BIS

No. 105 Commercial St.

1882

^he ipxxcdcr mid, jlptfrisman.

63

Pacific Coast Blood Horse As'n.

PROGRAMME.

FIXED EVENTS-SPRING & FALL MEETINGS
1883 and 1884.

BALDWIN STAKE FOR 1882

SPRING MEETING.
First Day.

WINTERS' STAKE— For three-year-olds, to be run the
first day of the Spring Meeting; dash of one-and-a-half
miles; §100 each, $25 forfeit, $300 added; second to have
$150, third to save stake. Nominations in above to be made
for 1881-

-SAME DAT— CALIFORNIA STARE— For fcwo-year-
olds, $50 each, $25 forfeit. $250 added; to be run on the first
day of the Spring Meeting; second to save stake; dash of
half a mile. Nominations in above to be made for 1883.

Second Day.

PACIFIC CUP— Handicap of $100 each. $50 forfeit, $20
declaration. $600 added; second to receive $300, third to
save stake; two and-a-quarter miles; to be run on the sec-
ond day of the Spring M ee ting. Will close the 1st of March,
1883.

Thibd Day.

"SPIRIT OF THE TIMES" STARE— Dash of one-and-
three-quarter miles for all three-year-olds; $100 each, $25
forfeit, $300 added; $150 to second, third to save stake.
Nominations in above to he made for 1884.

SAME DAY— GANO STAKE— Dash of three-quarters
of a mile for two-year olds; $50 each, $25 forfeit. $250 added;
second horse to save stake. When any California two-year-
old beats the time of Gano, 1:15 for three-quarters of a
mile, the Stake to be named after the colt which beats it.
Nominatious to be made for 1883.

FALL MEETING.
First Day.

LADIES- STAKE-For two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance,
$25 forfeit, $200 added: three-quarters of a mile; second to
save entrance, dominations to be made for 1S&J.

SAME DAT-THE VESTAL STAKE-For three-year-
old fillies, one-anda-quarter miles: $25 p. p.: $300 added;
second to receive $100. third to save stake. Nominations to
be made for 1884.

Second Day.

STALLION STAKE— Conditions— Only those three-year-
olds are eligible which are the get of stallions owned in this
State. The stallions have to subscribe the amount charged
for their services to the fund; private stallions at the price
of their last season, and those which ha\e not made a pub-
lic season, to pay $50, that sum being the minimum price.
The owner of the get of a stallion is competent to name
The stake for the colts shall be $100 each, $25 forfeit; plate
or money added at the discretion of the Committee; dist-
ance, 1J miles. To close for 1832 on the 1st of August next,
at which time both stallions and colts (progeny) must be
named.

Thibd Day.

THE BALDWIN STAKE— Post stake for all ages; dash
of four miles: 3250 each, p. p.; $1,000 added: second, $400
third to save stake. Will close on the 1st of August, 1882
for that year.

SAME DAY— FTNIGAN STAKE-For two-year-olds;
dash of a mile; $50 each, $25 forfeit; $250 added; second to
save stake. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY— FAME STAKE-Forthree-year-oIds;dash
of two mdes; $100 each, $25 forfeit; $500 added; second to
have 2150; third to save stake. Nominatious to be made
far 1881

All of these Stakes close on the first day of August next,
the colts rating now as yearlings, foals of 1S31. Nomina-
tions to be made to C. M. Chase, Assistant Secretary, P O
box 1,961. S. F., P. C. B. H. A. To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, 1st of August

_ „ THKU. WINTERS, President.

Jos. Cairn Simpson. Secretary.

CL M. CHASE. As't Sec'ty.

SPEED PROGRAMME

FOB" THE

First Annual Meeting

OF THE

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ.

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

$3,500 IN PURSES!

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE— Purse S250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District

No. 2— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. Forhorsesthat
have never beaten 225.

SECOND DAY— "Wednesday, Aug. 16.

No. 3-RUNNTNG STAKE-For two-year-olds; §50 en-
trance; $10 forfeit; si5i) added. Second to save entrance,
Dash of three-quarters of a mile.
' *,?? *— Rt" NNIXG STAKE-Free for all; $50 entrance;
f 10 forfeit; s 100 added. Second to have entrance Dash
of a mile.

No. 5-TROTTTNG RACE-Purse $100. For double
*eam owned in the District by one man.

second horse; ent ance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to carry
their entitled weight. Two pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any one.

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE-Free for all; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit: $75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No. 10-TROTTING RACE-Purse, $500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE-Purse, S600. Free for all.
No. 12— TROTTING RACE-Purse, $400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting races are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; rive to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, o . purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes.
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carrv one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares a id geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes m;'st name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed'
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock M. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th. inclusive.

J. D. CHACE. President.

JAMES O. WANZER, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THB

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,

TO BE HELD IN

YREKA. SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cat., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1831.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Ocr. 4.

No. 1— TROTTTNG— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives £400: second horse, $100. Entrance 10-
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember l't.

No. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $o,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thuesdat, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse. $75; entrance $5, added, i

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District: purse, ^7o; entrance $5. added.

No. 5— TROTTING -Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY— Feidat, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, $100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse. $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added. •

FOURTH DAY— Sattteday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3: purse, $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse. $100; entrance 10 per cent,
of purse; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for aU horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5. added.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Aug. 17.

No &-TROTTING RACE-Purse $400. For horses that
have never beaten 2:40.

No. 7-TROTT1NG RACE -Purae $100. Forhorsesthat
nave never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

FOURTH DAY— FBrDAY, Aug. 18.

Ko 8-RUNNLNG RACE - Selling Purse, #200; $50 to

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance-

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. M. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Race3 two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running races.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means just what it
say3, and all eatries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN. President.

J. H. MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

SAVE MONEY !

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

James Wylie,

20 & 22 Seventh St., nr. Market,

MANUFACTURES

Light Carriages, Buggies and Wagons,

Guarantees First-class VVork and Low Prices. Repair-
ing, fainting ana Trimming with promptness and at
reasonable rates.

RAILROADS.

C x. XV. XVi,

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are dne to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Passenger Depot on Town3end Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

9.30 am

* 4.00 p m

* 4.30 pm
8.00 a m
3.30 P M

* 4.30 pm
8.00 A M

* 4.00 pm
9.30 am
4.30 pm

8.00 A M

* 4.00 pm
8.00 am

■ 4.30 P M
t 8.00 a m
9.30 a M
8.00 A M
5.00 pm
9.30 am

* 4.00 pm
8.00 am
8.00 am

10.00 A M
3.00 P m
5.00 P m
3.30 P m
5.30 P m
8.00 a m
8.00 A M
8.00 AM
3.30 P M

* 4.30 p m

* tOO P M
8.00 A 31
3.00 p m
8.00 a m
9.30 a »i
3.30 P 3i

* 4,00 P 3i

* 4.30 FH
3.30 P 3i
8.00 a si

* 4.30 P 3i

* 8.00am

DESTINATION.

. Antioch and Martinez. .

. .Calistoga and Napa

f Deming. El Paso 1 Express

. \ Paso and East. J" Emigrant. ..

( Gait and ) via Livermore

. 1 Stockton J via Martinez

. .lone

,. .Knight's Landing

(ISundaya only,

. .Los Angeles and South

. .Livermore and Pleasanton

. Madera and Fresno . .

. . Marysville and Chico . .
..Nilesand Haywards..

2.40 p 31
12.40 P x
10.10am
7.40 pm
11.40 am
10.10 a m
*10. 10 AM
7.40 pm
2.40 P M
7.10 am
5.40 p it
•12.40 p 31
5.40 p 31
10.10 A 31
:11.40 am
2.40 p M
5.40 p M
8.40 a M
2.40 p M
*12.40 p m
5.40 P M
5.40 P 3i
4.10 P3i
9.40 A M
8.40 A M
11.40 A 31
6.10

5.40 p M
5.40 p M
7.40 p M
11.40
*10.10a 31

* 6.00 A M
4.10 P 3i
9.40 A M
7.40 p 31
2.40 p 31

♦11.40 A 31
•13.40 p si
•10.10
11.40 am

* 7.40 P 31
*10.10 a m

* 7.40 P M

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 a. m. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

::{

Ogden and \ Express

.East > Emigrant

.Redding and Red Bluff.. .....

f Sacramento, "l via Livermore .
- Colfax and 1- via Benicia

l_Alta t via Benicia

..Sacramento, via Benicia

. .Sacramento River Steamers . . .
..Sanjose

..Vallejo..

.Willows and Williams..

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAXD PIER.

From "San Francisco," Daily.

To EAST OAKLAXD *6.00— "6.30— 7.30-3.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30— L30-2.30— 3.30— 130-5.30— 6.30—
7.00— 8.00-9.30— 11.00— »12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00— *t6.30— 7.00-'t7.30— 8.00— •f8.30~
9.00— 't9.30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00— 1.0O— 2.00— 3.00— 'tS."
—4.00— »H- 30— 5.00— *t5.3O-6.O0— *t6.30— 7.00— *8.0O
9.30-1LOO-*12.00.

To BERKELEY "6.00— •6.3O-7.0O-*7.30-8.OO—,S.3O—

9.00 — ! 9.30-10.00 - U0.30— 11.0O-S11.3O-12.0O-1.0O
2.00 — 3.00 — 4.00— 1.30— 5.00— 5.30— 6.00— 6.30— 7.00— 8.00
-9.30-*12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00-*6.30— 7.00— *7.30— 18.00

— *8.30— 9.00— 10.00— 11.00-2.00-3.00— 400— *4. 30— 5.00
— «5.30-6.00-'6.30— 7.00.

To "San Francisco,** Daily.

FROM BROADWAY. OAKLAND— •5.32-»6.02-6.32
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All trains run daily, except when star (s) denotes Sun-
days excepted. 1 Trains marked thus (1) run via East Oak-
land. ISuodays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers. 101 and 103 Montgomery St.. S. F.

A, N. TOWXE,
Gen. Supt.

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

IF^or Sale !

FINE FOX HOUNDS !

Training and Breeding guaranteed. Address for par
ticulars,

TOM TUNSTEAD,

Nicacio, Marin County

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(La) °

MELBOURNE, Abstbalia,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January Dext, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to rec'-i' i, two-thirdsof Sweep and

Entrance Fees, and third, one-tbird. Entrance 5 per cent,
nter and three to start.

Entries most be in th>; hands Of Secretary at or before 4
p. m. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1852.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
Xation.il ! iationof the United Btal

which EEnlee the races w;ll i e governe 1.

Any further itii'unimtion desired can be obtained, until
July28tb. of Dr. JuUN WEIR. Baldwin Hotel, San Fran-
cisco. R. J- GIBNEY. Secretary,
Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

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Menlo Park.

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro. Castroville
and Salinas.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Montery, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Sequel, and Santa

Cruz.

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1 Sundays excepted.

i Snndays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A. K.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 a. il. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

P L E A S U R]T ' SEEKERS.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFCLLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

■ FFOEDED BY THEIR LLNE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort, the beat places in the State
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRAXCISCO DALLY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort o/ the
PACIFIC COAST,

With its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may be had in
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound hi
its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
' " HOTEL DEL MONTE. " have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 X 50 feet)
For Warm Saxt Water Plunge asd Sw-imminu

ELEGANT ROOMS

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc., Eto.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

gS~ At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connect*
daily with Trains of the 8. P. R R.

The S, P. R R runs through the counties of San Mateo
Santa Clara. San Benito. Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PTLARC1TOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached
by this line. Stages connect with trains daily .it San Mat -o
for those well-known Retreats. Pl'RISSIMA. SAX GH&
GORIO and PESCADERO, We would particularly ^all at
tent ion to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
BRUNO and HCMAHON'S tor RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San Francisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of this manly
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of any
description issued by this Company, adl be entitled to
FREr. TRANSPuKTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in. Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed to issue
HEL'KS for all Dogs received in Baggage Can,
S£~ In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit, it is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR
mnl CHAIN. Guns and F.ahing Tackle checked uml car
lied free of charge. Guns taken apart and securely packed
in wood or leather cases ma; he taken in Passenger Can,

TIOKF.T OFFICES-Passenger Depot. Townsend street
and No, 2 New Montgomery atiect, Talace Hotel
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH

Superintendent. Asst, Pass. & T

SS~ S. P. Atlantic Express Train via Loa Ang !■
ma, etc, leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland b\ r
of Market Street, at9:J0x. *

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July 22,

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SPEED PROGRAMNIETOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIEST DAY— Monday, Sept. i, 1882.

No 1-BUTTKIKG-GOLDEK GATE STAKE. -For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash: §50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5

PNodS2e^SAME DAT. -RUNNING. -ALAMEDA

STAKE — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; §25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save

^No 3 - 8AME DAY. - SUNNING. - PARDEE

STAKE — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance- $25 forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No 4 -SAME DAY. -TROTTING -2:40 Class; puree,
4600; first horse, $360; second, $180: third. $60.
^No 5 -SAME DAY. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Banta Claus' time (2:174).

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No 6 — TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; parse, $800; first horse,
S4S0:'second, $240; third. $80.

™o 7 -SAME DAY. - PACING. -Parse, $500; first
horse, $300; second. $150; third, $50.

Washington and Johnny Wiegle. to wagon.

THIKD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No 8 —RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance- $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake.

No 9— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -Free for all three-
year-olds; nurse, $600; first horse, $360; second. $180; third,
860

^To 10— SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, $4S0; second, $240; third, $80.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 7.

No 11 —TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; puree, $400; first horse, $240; second. $120;
third, $40

No 12 — SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds- purse $600; first horse, $360; second, $1S0; third. 260.

No tt- SAME DAY. - RUNNING - SELLING
RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000. to
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14. — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance. mnrrn„ .

NO. 15. -SAME DAY.— LADIES" RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing tocompete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16. -SAME DAY. -TROTTING. -2:25 CLASS. -
Purse, $800; first horee. $480; second, $240; third. $S0.

No- 17. -SAME DAY-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will be given the yearling making
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 9.

NO IS. -COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE.
$150 Gold MedaL Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.-SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SA.ME DAY— GRAND BICYCLE TOURNA-
MENT, for the Association 'a Gold Medal to first, Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bi cyclists.

No. 21— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— Free for all;
puree, $800; first horse. $480; second. $240; third, $80.

No. 22.— SAME DAY— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
Talue of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
beet two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
rate pleasure.

CONDITIONS.

Entries to all running stakes, trotting and pacing races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1,
1882. Forfeit* in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
10 per cent, on the trotting and pacing races, should in all
cases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

In all, f ve to enter, and three to start

Entrance fee, ten per cent, on puree.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All offers in trotting races are conhned to horses on the
Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entries required to fill

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Becrttary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous ; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered In parses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of '.he Pacific Coast Blood Horee Association to
govern running races, except as above specially provided.

All entries to be made in writing, to give sex. color and
marks of horee; also, name and residence of owner' and In
running races colors to be worn by the rider. And in all,
any other particulars that will enable the spectators to diB-
tingush the horses in the race.

Write "Entries to races" on outside of Envelope.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

L. WALKER,

Secretary.

A C. DIETZ.

President

CALIFORNIA

STATE FJLIIR,
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, $15
lorfeit; $200 added: second to save stake.

No. 2.— RUNNING.— BREEDERS' STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; »ne and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.

No. 3. - RUNNING— SELLING RACE.— Puree, $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.

No. 4.— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse, $1,000.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5— TROTTING.— 255 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Puree. $600; for three year olds
and under.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.

THIRD DAT— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING-FILLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR
OLD FILLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. 9. -RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash: $100
entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third.
$50.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42$ — is beaten.

No. 11.— RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.-Puree. $250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horee, $1C0; entrance,
five per cent, to third horee. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation.

No. 12— TROTTING— 2:30 class; puree, $1,200.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING —2:22 class; puree, $1,200.
No. 14.— PACING.- 2:25 class: puree. $500.
No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses-
parse, $800.

FIFTH DAT— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance. $15 for-
feit, $200 added; second horse, $50; thud, $25.

No. 17.— RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.-Puree. $300;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
\Vednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock p. m.

No. 19.— RUNNING-CONSOLATION PURSE— $250
for beaten horses; on mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING— 2:19 class; puree, $1,200.

No. 2L— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of
2:30 horses.

No. 22. -TROTTING. —OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed in 1881 with twelve nominations.

No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.-$250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time (2:171).

Entries for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. 1.— RUNNING— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
for foals of 1880, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash: $50 entrance, p.p.; $300 added;
second horee, $100; third, $50.*

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to be run at State
Fair of 1884 Same conditions.

No. 3 -RUNNING - MATURITY STAKE. —Three-
mile dash, for four. year. olds, in 1883; $100 entrance: $25
forfeit; $500 added; second horse, $150; third horse, si 00.
To be run at the State Fair of 18S3.

No. -i— RUNNING — CALD70RNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 1881. Dash of one
mile; $100 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse,
$100; third, $50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RTJNNING-For two-year-olds; puree
$400; mile dash: 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 2-D1STRICT TROTTING - For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 3— PACD7IC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; puree
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th.
no. 4— pacific coast novelty running- 2$

mile dash, puree $600. The first horse to each half mile to
win $100, and the horse first to two and two-and-one-half
mile posts to win $50 each extra; $200 additional will be
added to the purse, pro rata, if more than ten entries.

No. 5— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with six entries.

No. 6-PAC1FIC COAST TROTTING-225 Class; puree
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 7— DISTRICT — TROTTING — For named horses;
purse $500; 7 to enter, 4 to start. This race is intended for
horses that can trot in three minutes or a little bettev. Four
moneys.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 8-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile andrepeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horee making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional Four moneys.

No. 9— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
puree $800. Closed with ten entries.

Ladies' Equestrianism.

4STFOUR Phizes is Gold Com. $40. $30, $20, $10.

No. 10-DISTRICT— TROTTTNG-2:38 Class; purse $800;
7 to enter, 4 to start. Four moneys.

Fblday. Sept. 22d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST-RUNNING — Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse $800, and $200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

No. 12— DISTRICT-RUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse $500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

No. 13— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING -For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st. 1SS2; 2:22 Class; purse
$1,500, and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
Ms cash ($1501 with his own name, August 1. 1832. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that be
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1682 Four moneys.

Sattjeday, Sept. 23d.

No. 14— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 15— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; puree
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

REMAKES AJTD CONDITIONS.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ton per cent, on
puree, to accompany nomination. Purees divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day'sracing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

A'l two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry' one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes HTJST name to the
Secretary, i-*-' writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purees can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

A '1 entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex.
color, and marks of horses; also, name and residence of
owner. In running rrces, full colors to be worn by rider ;
and drivers in trotting races are respectfully requested to
w ar caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn by drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Write " Entries to Races ' on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH,

Secretary.

All Trotting Races ,best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
four moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of puree. Ent-
rance fee, 10 per cent, of puree, and must accompany the
nomination. District Races will close with the Secretari-
at 5 o'clock P. M. of July 15, 1SS2. Pacific Coast Races to
close with the Secretary August I, 1682.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified: but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.
■ All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three -year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above, other-
wise, old weights to govern.
I For a walk-over in any race a horee shall only be entitled
' to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horee shall be
qualified to enter in any District Race that has not been
owned in the District six (6) months prior to the day of
the race— and any entry by any person uf any horse so dis-
qualified shall be held liable for the entrance fee so con-
tracted without any right to compete, and the same shall
be held liable to penalties prescribed by the Rules of the
National Trotting Association and expulsion from this
Association.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

In all the Coast Races noted above, six entries are re-
quired lo fill and three horses to rtart; but the Board
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ANY RACE WITH A LESS
NUMBER.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. M. sharp.

The rack is first-class, having been improved. Stables,
hay and straw free to competitors.)

ENTRIES.

lBt. Entries must be made in writing and dated.

2nd. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3rd. State color of horse, and marks if necessary.

4th. State whether thu horse is a stallion, make or
geli»in$.

5th. State SAME of sire and DAM if known; if un-
known, state the fact in the entry.

6th. State name and P. O. address of the owner of the
horse entered.

7th Sign with P. O address of the party entering the
horse.

8th. If the name has been changed, give former name.

9tb. Repeat by niuil, all entries made by telegraph

Agricultural District No 2. California, comprises the
Counties of San Joaquin. Calaveras, Tuolumne. Stanislaus,
MariiMiHii, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, and Kern.

L. U SHiri'KE. President.

J. L. THELPS, Secretary.

P. u. Box 133, Stockton, CaL

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

SAN MATEO A5D SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 6V

TO BE HELD AT

SAN JOSE, CAL.,

Sept 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAT-Monday, Sept. 25th, 1883.

No. L TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.
No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse.
$750.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNLNG — For two year-olds: three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; £150 added. Second
horse to receive bis entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. 4 SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING -Selling Race —
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
live per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation . Winnercan be claimed by any
one.

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 230 class. Purse. $400.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday. Sept. 38th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds. U mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
rece;re his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 9. SAME DAY- PACING— Free for alL Puree
$300.

No. 10. SAMEDAY-TROTTING-Forfour-yearolda.
Purse $400.

Flt'TH DAY— Friday, Sept. «Oth.

No. 1L RUNNING— IS mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance: $15 forfeit: $200 added. Second bone to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

No. 12. SAME DAY-TROTTING- 2:27 class. Purse

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING- For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING- 2:22 class. Purse *750.
No. 15. SAME DAY-TRUTTING - 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ton per cent,
on purse, to accompany nominations. Pursedivided at the
rate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting: but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings. __

All three-year-olds, "when running in fVir classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with ihe usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
S DXetanr, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesdiy,
on the Monthly previous: and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday pranons, by twelve
o'clock M. This rulo Is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered lo.

No added money paid for a walk-orei

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the- Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Associatiou (old
weights! to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, BOX, color,
ami nurits of bones: also, name and residence nf owner.
In running races full colors to be worn by rider: and dri-
vers in trotting races are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as their
horses will lie designated upon programmes by colors warn
by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to elate with the Secre!*ry
on Tuesday, August 1st, 18S2.

Write "Entries to Races" on outside of envelops
A. KING, Pi

T. S. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

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SAX FRAXCISCO, SATTJEDAT, JTJI.Y 29, 1882.

( SC7E3CRTPTIOS

( FTTE DOLLARS A YEAR.

NOTABLE HORSES OE CALIFORNIA

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In taking stallions which have become notable through the
performances of their offspring for illustration, it necessa-
rily extends the history to several in place of one. This
spreaJiDg, as it may be termed, of the good qualities, is
manifestly superiorto concentration, and the victorious blood
disseminated to the advantage of breeders. There have been
many striking examples of the benefits following the use in
the breeding stud of one animal, and it is not necessary to
go outside of this country to prove the truth of the position.
Sir Arehy has been termed the "patriarch of the American
turf," and certainly there never has been another American
aire which has shown so many celebrities in near and remote
descendants. Messenger has been awarded the same promi-
nence as a trotting progenitor, though the difference was
that Sir Archy got race horses while Messenger cannot show
fast trotters in his immediate progeny. The main cause for
the lack was lhat in his day fast trotters were not valued,

and, consequently, no pains were taken to produce them.
His son, Mambrino, has the honor of founding two of the
great lines, the Hambletonians and Mambrino Chiefs. A
son of Mambrino, Abdallah, acquired some distinction as
the sire of trotters, and his son Rysdyk's Haaibletonian
wears the undisputed title of the greatest of trotting sires.
It would be far beyond the limit of these sketches to give
reasons why there was a regular progression in the genera-
tions, but there is one feature which is ever present, and
that is the influence which a certain combination of blood
possesses in fixing the standard. Thus the Hambletonian
and Clay has proved a "happy nick;" but before that was
found to be so good, the potency of the Hambletonian and
American Star was fully acknowledged. From this combi-
nation came Dexter, Jay Gould, Aberdeen and many others,
and the subject of this paper is further proof of the efficacy
of the cross. The blood of Echo was the main inducement

for his purchase by Mr. Titus, and that his judgment waa
correct, and the wisdom of the selections has been estab-
lished by the performances of the colts.

Echo was bred by Jesse T. Seely, Warwick, Orange
county. New York; foaled, 1866. His sire Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian, his dam Fanny Felter, by Magnolia, a son of
Seely's American Star, second dam by Webber's Kentucky
Whip, third dam by Shakespeare, a son of Duroc. He was
purchased of Jesse T. Seely, in the fall of 1870, by L. H.
Titus, of Dewdrop Farm, Los Angeles county, California,
and brought here the January following. His stud services
have been limited, the first season being restricted to nine
mares, two of which were taken away, and Mr. Titus could
never learn anything about them or their produce. Of the
seven remaining five bad foals, and every one of them c
trot inside of 2 :40, Gibraltar and Echora being among tt
Before his importation to California he served a few -. .

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July 29,

but, as ho was only a three- year- old when bought, his op-
portunities were necessarily limited. If ever he had been
awarded a full share of mares, he would be regarded as one
of the very successful sires, and, as in these sketches we do
not intend to base reputation on hypothetical conditions, it
will be very seldom that surmises will come into considera-
tion. Echo himself was a good performer, trotting a mile
in 2:35, and winning a race of heats of two miles against
such strong competitors as The Moor and Vaughn. The
first of his get to appear on the track was Echora, and this
was in a stake for three-year-olds trotted at Sacramento at
the State Fail of 1875. It was a short race, as she dis-
tanced both of her competitors, Arabia and Beautiful Bells,
in the first heat; time, 2:42, the fastest ever made up to that
date by a three-year-old in California. This was her only
appearance in. 1875. In 1877 she won a very good race in
which were Rustic, Nemo, Gladstone and Amanda Murray.
Rustic won the second and third heats in 2:30%» 2:33;
Echora the first, fourth and fifth in 2:32^, 2:33, 2:31.
The time of the fifth heat proved that she could stay,
and this capacity she has exhibited in every race
she has been in. It is unnecessary to follow Echora through
the many races she has trotted, and a few more instances
will suffice to show that she is worthy of a good place in the
records. In 1880 she won at Oakland, beating Gus (who
won the first heat), Volunteer, Startle, and Captain Jenks —
the time, 2:26%, 2:26%, 2:27%, 2:28%; and last season
she trotted sis races, of which she won four, one of them at
heats of two miles, and reducing her record to 2:25. This
was in a race with Crown Point and Del Sur, and a very hot
one it was. She won the first heat in 2:25%, the second
Bel Sur got in 2:26. The third was to Echora's credit in
2:25, and then Crown Point got a heat in 2:28, when the
mare scored another victory. There was nothing to start
against her in the two mile heat race at the Bay District
Coarse, and previous to that she had stubbornly contested
a race at Sacramento, one of the hardest fought battles ever
aeen on a track. There were eight heats; Echora won the
first in 2:25, Del Sur the second in 2:24, then Crown Point
the third and fourth in 2:26, 2:26% ; Ashley came in first on
the fifth in 2:29, and then Echora got the sixth in 2:30; the
seventh Ashley won in 2:25%, when on account of the Gar-
field obsequies the concluding heat was postponed from
Saturday until Tuesday. The heat was in doubt even after
the horses passed the winning score, and whether it would
be given to Ashley or Echora a matter of question until the
judges rendered their decision in favor of Ashley; the time,
2:26%. In 1877 there was another very promising Echo
came out — one of those unfortunate horses which appear
to have been foaled under the influence of some malign star,
and though possessed of a world of speed and unques-
tionable endurance, casualty followed casualty, and the
"brackets" are still in reserve for him. This was Jo Ham-
ilton, his dam a thoroughbred mare by Belmont, and his
best effort in public was at Chico, when he forced Brigadier
to trot a third heat in 2:30 to beat him, both at that time
being four years old.

One of our especial favorites among the trotters of Cali-
fornia is Gibraltar, by Echo, his dam at one time claimed
to be by Owen Dale, and his breeder, Mr. Tiffany, of Los
Angeles, had a good deal of faith in that being correct. It
may be so, though the only reliable information is that she
was a large mare taken from Sonoma county to Los Ange-
les. Gibraltar is rather coarser than any other Echo we
ever saw, but he has the thoroughbred characteristic of
"gameness," and will finish up a heat and a race with &b
much determination as need be. He will keep trotting un-
der punishment as severe as the driver can administer, and,
like Monsieur Tonson, will "come again" and keep coming.
One of his notable races was in 1878, September 12th. The
contestants were Abbotsford, Echora, Alice, Barney, Bick-
ford, Prophet and Hayward Chief. Abbotsford won the first
heat in 2:25 — Gibraltar the second, third and fourth, in
the capital time of 2:26, 2:27, 2:24%. 1879 was rather a
blank year for him, and in 1880 he only trotted two races,
second to Elaine in Sacramento, and a winner at Stockton.
He had then been bought by Mr. Salisbury, and last year
he lowered his record to 2:22%, and made a performance
which, under the circumstances, was more creditable than
even the fast time shown. It was at the Golden Gate Fair —
the starters Ashley, Echora, Del Sur, Tommy Dodd and
Crown Point. Gibraltar had a bad leg, and what is worse
in a trotter, it was a hind leg was ailing. The ankle was
much enlarged, the swelling extending half way to the hock,
and though the lameness was slight at the time, the follow-
ing week it was so bad as to stop him trotting at Sacra-
mento. He won in Btraight heats, the time 2:24, 2:23%,
2:22%. Owing to the bad leg, he was unable to fulfill his
other engagements, and that was the only race he partici-
pated in during the year.

In 1880 Echo showed two of the best three-year-olds of
the year. Belie Echo made the fastest time for the age
during the season, and Annie Laurie equaled the best East-
ern record. Belle Echo has been awarded a place among
the notabilities, and the capital likeness which appeared in
the Breeder and Sportsman of the 15th instant will convey
a good idea of her form; but the grace and rapidity of her
movements are beyond the pencil of artist to depict. Al-
though her owner, Mr. Titus, is enthusiastic over the stock
of the horse in the aggregate, W9 are of the opinion that he
regards Belle as the bright particular star of the family, and

there cannot be a question that she is entitled to rank with
the stars of whatever tribe. Annie Laurie also exhibited a
great deal of promise in her three-year-old form. The race
between her and Alex. Button, at the State Fair, was a hot
contest from end to end. Button won the first heat in
2:34%, Annie Laurie the second in 2:30, Button the third
in 2:29. The fourth heat was a " dead " one between the
two in 2:30%, Button winning the fifth, which decided the
race. Belle Echo, Len Rose, Honesty and Glencora also
trotted, Belle being evidently "off," and in all probability
suffering from the complaint, in its incipient stages, which
affected her at San Jose.

While not entirely beyond the scope of these articles to
include performances which do not constitute a technical
record, public deeds are rightfully entitled to the first place.
It is manifest, however, that a horse may be a stock-getter
of undoubtful superiority without a single one of his get
appearing in public. Horses show so much speed and en-
durance on the road that they are highly valued, would sell
for a large amount of money, and that without ever having
the benefit of regular track training. It is important then
that all performances be considered, and while giving the
appropriate weight to actual records, it is also a legitimate
subject of inquiry what else there is to give value to the
stock ? In a "gentleman's road-horse" there must be other
qualities beside speed — soundness, form, good temper and
good looks being important factors in the composition. The
faculty of "going the route" is imperatively demanded.
To our eye one of the finest types of a road-horse in the
country is Exile, a son of Echo, and a "full brother" (as
horsemen term colts from the same parents) to Jo Hamil-
ton, While Belle Echo is very nearly a model, this horse,
of three-quarters the same blood, has rather more finish.
He can show a rate a good deal inside of 2:30, and at times
a flight of speed which would keep Belle moving, Both are
bright bays with black points, and the horBe especially, with
flowing manes and tails which our correspondent "Index"
not inaptly compared to the standard of a Pasha.

As in the other illustrations the engraving is a capital
likeness of the horse, and it is only necessary to add that
like a majority of his colts he is a bright bay, and there is a
further similarity in all of them being of the best disposi-
tion. He was sold by Mr. Titus the Fall of 1880 to J. B.
Haggin, and is now at the head of the trotting department
of the Rancho del Paso stud.

THE EMBRYO STAKE.

Owing to the novel features of the Embryo Stake, the
conditions appear to be puzzling, and in answer to many
inquirers the following explanation is given:

It is a stake for foals of 1882; that is, any colt or filly
foaled on or since January first of this year. There are
three different races in the stake, viz: for yearlings, two-
year-olds and three-year-olds. The subscriber elects
whether he will name in one, two, or all of them, and his
purpose must be declared at the time of making the nomi-
nation. The race for yearlings is a mile, for two-year-olds
heats of a mile, best 2 in 3, and for three-year-olds, heats of
a mile, best 3 in 5. Five dollars must accompany the
nomination, and this is the first payment to be made,
whether one or all the stakes are entered in. It may be
clearer to illustrate with an example. In the first place,
the nomination should be made something in this form:

San Francisco, August 1, 1882.
Jos. Cairn Simpson, Secretary pro tern. Pacific Breeders'
Association:

I name in Embryo Stake of 1882, my colt Ajax; bay, white
hind feet, star in forehead, no other marks; foaled April
5th, by Ajax, his dam Flora by Signal, in all three of the
stakes. Enclosed find $5. John Smith.

Should the subscriber, John Smith, desire to declare him
out of the yearling race on the first day of September, 1883,
he notifies the Secretary and pays $10. If he doeB not de-
clare out at that time he is liable for a forfeit of $25, and if
this is not paid ten days before the day fixed for the race
he is then held liable for the whole amount of the stake,
$100. In this respect the two and three-year-old races are
the same as the yearling. The whole liability incurred if a
subscriber names in them all is $35. If he names in two
$25; and if in one, $15. The object of the declaration
of $10 was to make the liability as light as possible,
so that if the foal turned out poorly the expense would be
small. Should it be satisfactory on the 1st of September,
there is nearly two months more to continue the training
before determining whether to pay the forfeit of twenty-
five dollars or riBk the whole amount of the stake. The
nominating fee of $5.00 is credited to the races in
which the colt is named. If, as in the example, it is named
in all three, $1.66 will go to the credit of each; if in two
stakes, $2.50; if in one, that race will be credited with the
whole amount. Should the subscriber desire to name in
the races to be trotted when the colts are two and three
years old, the entry will be made in races of 1884 and 1885;
if in the three-year-old alone, in the race of 1885. In order
to prevent confusion, the stakes are named after the year
the foals came. Thus, in the Embryo of 1879, the yearling
and two-year-old have been decided, and the three-year-old
is to be trotted on the first Saturday in November of this
year. The Embryo of 1880, the yearling race, has been
scored, and the two-year-old of that year will be. decided on
the same day. That of 1881, the yearling, will come off, and
from this time out, should there be no lapse in the Btake,
there will be three races on the same day. On the first Sat-
urday in November, 1882, the programme will be: Embryo
Stake 1879, three-year-old race; Embryo Stake 1880, two-
year-old race; Embryo Stake 1881, yearling race.

From the above explanation a proper understanding will
be obtained ; bearing in mind that there are three races em-

braced in the stake, and that one nominating fee is all that
is required, and that there is a chance to "draw out" on the
first of September of the year the race is to be trotted for
$10; tea days before the day fixed for trottiDg a forfeit of
$25 will absolve, and th^se c nditious apply to each one of
the races. To make it still plainer, we will carry the case
of the imaginary entry of Ajax through the several stages.
His owner concludes on the first of September, 1883, that he
will not trot Ajax in that year. He notifies the Secretary as
follows :

San Francisco, Sept. 1, 1883.
Secretary Pacific Breeders' Association: I declare
out of the yearling race, Embryo 1S82, my bay colt Ajax.
Enclosed find $10. John Smith.

Should he have thoughts of trotting him on Sept. 1st, but
something goes wrong, or he does not come up to expecta-
tions, and he desires to pay forfeit, the notice will be:

San Francisco, October — , 1883.

Secretary Pacific Breeders' Association: Enclosed
find $25 forfeit on my bay colt Ajax, which I delare out of
yearling race, Embryo 1882. John Smith.

If he resolves to trot, no notice is necessary, paying the
stake, $100, the Friday before the race is to come off. The
same formula, of course, applies through all the races.

♦

Danville, July 25, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: I received
three numbers of your new paper, and am pleased to learn
that you are engaged in this enterprise, for it is what is
really needed on this Coast very much. As long as I can
get five dollars a year you can count on me as a subscriber.
I am delighted with it, indeed, and inclose subscription for
one year, and then I shall have all the sporting paperB.
You have my best wishes for your new enterprise.

I noticed in your issue of July 1st a letter from Sunny
Slope, saying that the Embryo has had its day, and that it
is Mr. Rose's opinion, with Palo Alto and Sunny Slope in
the field, it would stop others from entering in stakes with
them. I doubt that either of these two named places
has shown enough in any one race to prevent or frighten
others from entering to trot against their nominationa in a
three-year-old stake. Let the associations give a large
three-year-old stake two years from this Fall, and I think
you will see five entries, and that three will start. It is not
the speedy horse or colt that always wins the race, and the
fast colt is not always at himself, and even then he may sea
a bird on the fence. The Thompson started last in a race,
and trotted third heat in 2:21, and as a four-year-old went
for a fast mile, and could only make 2:32. You can't al-
ways tell. Don't bar anybody's colt, how great his repute,
for it is not right, and I maintain that there are five persons
on this Coast that are raising colts that will enter against
Palo Alto or Sunny Slope. If they think that no one will
enter with them, let the associations make the distance 150
yards. We will enter with them in the three-year-old farm,
and the distance may be 100 yards. George Wilks sired a
faster horse than he was himself; Governor Sprague the
same, Echo the same, Sultan the same, Electioneer the
same; and if Steinway sires one as fast as I have seen him
trot, I will be certain to enter and start one of his colts, and
I know that there are others on this Coast that think the
same way. Now, dear Editor, I have spoken my piece, and
want it published, for I am Steinway's beau. Truly yours,
Sam'l Gamble,
Supt. Cook Farm, Danville.

Military Marksmen. — Orders have been issued from
general headquarters at the Presidio directing each post com-
mander in the Department of California to ascertain by a
competitive trial, on or before August 12th, the most suita-
ble marksmen of each company, troop or battery, and one
from each non-commissioned staff or band at his post, and
report their names to Department Headquarters, with the
scores made during the contest and on the four previous
practice days. The marksmen thus reported will be or-
dered to the Presidio August 16th, to compete on August
24th, 25th and 26th, for the honor of a place in the De-
partment Team of 12. Two alternates will be added to the
team. The several Department Teams will assemble at the
Presidio of San Francisco, Cal., about August 26th, to com-
pete on the 7th, 8th and 9th of September, for the honor
oi places upon the Division Team of 12, and for the twelve
prizes awarded by the War Department. The four best
marksmen on the Division Team will represent the Military
Division of the Pacific in the Army Team, and will proceed
to Fort Leavenworth October 9th, to prepare for the com-
petition which is to take place at that post October 25th,

this year.

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Sportsman's Paradise. — If the young man of the Ohioo
Record, who produced the following, had only added a bison
or so to the game quadrupeds that abound in his "sports-
man's elysium," and now and then thrown in an albatross
with his water-fowl and woodcock and wild turkey, he'd
been fairly entitled to the prize jack-knife. Hear him:
" Big Meadow can be called the sportsman's elyBinm of
California, at least of the northern part. The vast forests
in its neighborhood, which as yet have never been fully ex-
plored, abound with black bear, deer, wild turkey, ruffled
grouse or pheasants, rabbits, squirrels, quails and all the
infinite variety of water-fowl that hatch their brood amid its
numerous beautiful lakes. Snipe and woodcock are found
in countless numbers, and occasionally in the deep shades
of the pine woods a lordly elk is seen. All the streams
swarm with the finny tribe — trout, salmon, bass, pickerel,
pike and perch, which are caught mostly by the Indians,
but a white angler sometimes finds his way into this para-
dise . ' ' — Exchange .

Breeder and Sportsman. — Such is the title of a new
journal published in Sau Francisco, the first issue of which
appeared July 1st. The object of the Breeder and Sports-
man will be "to advance the breeding interests of the Paoifio
Coast, and to elevate and popularize out-door sports." The
editor is Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, for so many years con-
nected with the sporting press, and recoguized as one of the
ablest writers of the day on turf subjects. Mr. Simpson has
always been independent and bold in expressing his opinions,
and has not hesitated to expose fraud whenever and
wherever he found it. With an editor so thoroughly com-
petent, and possessed of so many friends, the success of the
Breeder and Sportsman may be considered assured. It is
Bixteen pages, neatly gotten up, published weekly, and the
subscription iB five dollars a year.— [Tfte American Held.

1882

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ROWTVG.

GEiFFrs and Watkins. — On Sunday last the backers of
D. Griffin and Sam "Watkins met at Long Bridge to arrange
for a sculling match between their men. Bob Goble, on
behalf of Watkins, insisted that the race should take place
over the Long Bridge Course. Griffin's friends were equally
positive in their wish to have the match decided at Saucelito,
and the result of the difference was that the negotiations
were suspended. The Call, in commenting on the affair,
last Monday, stated that Watkins was so anxious for the
match that he was willing to concede the choice of position
to Griffin, if the latter would but agree to have the race take
place at Long Bridge. Such a concession wonld be very
liberal, as the outside station on the Long Bridge Course is
a heavy handicap at certain stages of the tide, and especially
when the wind is blowing freshly. Griffin is not, however,
desirous of accepting any concessions from Watkins, and
professes and seems to be as anxious for a match as his
rival's magnanimity would seem to indicate. The intima-
tion conveyed by the Call's article is that Watkins will be
oompelled to force Griffin into a match. This we think will
be shown to be erroneous. The Golden Gate man is per-
fectly right in holding out for any course most agreeable to
him, but when he finds that he cannot draw his opponent
to Saucelito, he will consent to a match over the Long
Bridge Course. The three-mile course at Long Bridge is
not so unfavorable as the two-mile course, for there is a long
stretch of smooth water at the start and finish, so that the
choice of stations is not as important as in the shorter dis-
tance, where the whole race is over an exposed sheet of
water and through strong currents. Considerable interest
is taken in the proposed match, as the men aie believed to
be nearly equal in speed, and both are undeniably game.
A good deal of money will be bet on the result.

INSULT TO INJURY.
It looks as if the Hillsdale crew is doomed to bring back
from England nothing but the evidence of innumerable
snubs. The American oarsmen have been reviled and
rejected until they ought to be heartily sick of their trip
and eager to return to the right side of the Atlantic. The
last gratuitous slur on the Hillsdale four, of which we
have official notice, came in the shape of a resolution pro-
posed by Captain Hornton of the London Bowing Club,
seconded by President Lambert of the Cambridge Univer-
sity, and unanimously adopted at a meeting of the Amateur
Rowing Association, presided over by ftev. Mr. Lisley, of
the Uxford Boat Club. The dispatch says that the captains
of the Thames and Kingston Bowing Clubs and well known
members of other amateur clubs were present. This insult
is as follows: "Taking into consideration the vagueness of
description of several members of the Hillsdale crew, the
committee would not be justified in recognizing the crew as
amateurs in accordance with the English definition of the
term, and cannot, without further evidence, advise the
acceptance of their challenge." The Hillsdale crew has
been given unmistakable evidence that its presence on Eng-
lisn waters U not desired, and if it has as much dignity as
it is supposed to have speed it ought to pack up its oars
and come home. For our part we are not particularly
aggrieved that the Hillsdale crew has had such poor luck,
for its experience will be valuable to all other ambitious
American crews that may seek fame in English waters. The
Hillsdale four have chiefly themselves to blame for the slurs
and snubs so freely administered. They ought to have
profited by the experience of the Cornell crew, and if their
common sense was commensurate with their aquatic prowess
they would have taken the valuable lesson to heart. The
English oarsmen showed, by their action toward the Cornell
crew, that they had a prejudice against American amateur
crews and would lose no opportunity to display their un-
friendly feelings. Knowing this, the Hillsdales acted in a
most precipitate, unbusiness-like and senseless manner.
They rushed off to England without having arranged
a programme and gave the adverse parties an oppor-
tunity to exhibit their hostility by stupid mistakes in the
entries. The proper course for the Hillsdale crew to have
pursued and the one which would have suggested itself to
any but a committee of hot-headed amateurs was to have
arranged for a race or a series of races with representative
English crews. "When the arrangements were completed
and there was no possibility of any slips or excuse for slurs
the American even could have crossed the ocean to practice
in confidence and row with credit. By such a proceeding
the Hillsdale crew would have shown itself a dignified and
able representative of American amateur oarsmanship,
whereas by hanging round the edges of small regattas and
fighting for a chance to carry off pewter pots and tin medals
it has placed itself in the humiliating position in which in-
sults can be administered with impunity.

Bowing on Papee. — Hanlan and Boss are doing so much
rowing through the columns of the sporting press that some
good judges think they will never row against one another
anywhere else. Ross, in reply to Hanlan's challenge to row
any five men in the world, has aroused the indignation of
Roes, who publishes a card, in which he says: "As Hanlan
has distinctly named me as one of those he is ready to meet,
I am willing to row him five races on five consecutive days,
each race for $1,000 a side; distance to be from three to five
miles; the races to begin on a Monday and end on a Friday,
and no postponement to be permitted on account of the
weather. As Hanlan is the originator of this idea of five
races, I hope he will not now attempt to back out. Let him
name his date in September, and let the races take place
at Winnipeg, whose people went to great expense, in antici-
pation of the race to have been rowed there on June 20th,
only to be disappointed owing to Hanlan's absence.

"One thing I wish Hanlan and the public to understand
and that is that he ran away to England without rowing me
last Winter, putting up only a check to bind a race. If he
ever intended to row he did not prepare himnelf for it,
and was not fit to row within three weeks of his Atlantic
voyage. He is not now to be allowed to skip off to Austra-
lia, going there as champion of the world, unless he shows
that he is willing to row for that title. When Hanlan puts
up $5U0 in cash, not a check, in the hands of some respon-
sible party, I will cover it to bind a race, which Mr. Hanlan
seems to desire, and which a great many people would be
glad to see rowed."

Hanlan has signified his willingness to give Ross the race
he so much desires, and there is a faint possibility that the
men may come together next year. The Boston Herald,
which is a great authority on boating, announces that if the
men do not row very soon, the public will have some justi-
fication for believing that the postponements and delays are
agreeable to both parties, and that neither is ready to row

a match race for the world's championship. If Hanlan has
a desire to row a boat race witti Ross, and will n_ake a de-
posit of $500 in good hands to bind a match, he can have a
race any time this Fall for §1,000 a side, over a four-mile
course, to be mutually agreed upon. This statement is
made authoritatively.

The Hillsdale Crew Ceiticised. — The London Sports-
man says of the Hillsdale crew and a recent practice pull ot
the Michigan oarsmen: We "glassed" them carefully all
the way from the Soap house to the creek, and their style
was as irregular and defective as the subsequent row up.
The row up home commenced from the aqueduct, 46 being
tried the first minute, to be increased to 48 directly after.
Without diminishing the latter rate of striking the crew
rowed the between-bridges course. Putney and Hammer-
smith, but got no pace out of their boat, it taking them lm.
58s. to reach the Creek. Admitted that the tide was slug-
gish, the time occupied in covering the ground was bad and
could have been done by several of our scullers. The time
of the oars was most irregular, and that of the men's bodies
not at all in accord, the bow man appearing to work on his
own account. Body swing is ignored altogether, and the
pulling is left entirely to the arms, an ugly, jerky action,
with no beginning or finish, the blades "catching" at right
angles with the riggers, while the water displacement is very
trivial. We are inclined to think that the Hillsdales them-
selves have seen better style with our own amateurs now
practicing for Henley than they anticipated.

The aquatic editor of Bell's Life in London says the oars-
men of the Hillsdale crew slide indifferently, do most of
their work with their arms, and, rowing 46 to 48 strokes a
minute, only get pace enough on their boat (having been
timed from Putney to the Creek in lm. 58s.) to keep level
with a good sculler.

Hanlan's Response. — To a correspondent of the New York
Herald Hanlan stated on the 18th inst. that his challenge had
been misinterpreted. He was not in condition to row now,
nor would he be this year. He had not been in a shell since
his sickness. He said: "My challenge to row any five men
in the world still holds good, as I only want to arrange my pro-
gramme for next Summer . I will row Wallace Ross anywhere
between here and New York any time next year for $5,000 a
side. I don't see why Boss wants to row five races. It is
ridiculous. I will row him from one to five miles, and if he
beats me will row him a second race. Ross talks about my
putting up money this time and not of checks. I wonder
how he got on in Boston with his checks? He did not act
squarely down there and dare not go back there now. I
can't say if I will go to Australia before I arrange with Ross.
He says I want to run there with the championship. If he
is a better man he may have it. Next year I will leave my
favorite element and row no more at all. He may take the
forfeit money and welcome this time if I don't row. I don't
know my future movements further than my trip to Detroit
on the 9th of August and to Montreal same month. I will
put up $500 forfeit any day to row next season, only let him
arrange to row before next September. I am tired holding
the trophy. Yon see there is a great deal of bother conse-
quent on being champion oarsman of the world."

A Feiend in Need. — One sporting journal has been found
which can say a kind and complimentary word for Plaisted.
The journal is the New York Sportsman, and in commenting
on Plaisted's acceptance of Wm. Elliott's challenge it says:
"Plaisted's races with Hanlan show that he is a good man,
possessed of both speed and gameness, and he is one of the
very few who can boast of having defeated the champion of
the world, in a rowing contest. This fact has been pointed
out, as many people may think, that Plaisted is not of impor-
tant class enough to justify matching him against the sculling
pitman of Newcastle, but the American's record shows that
he is good enough to row anybody, and, furthermore, that
he has a reasonable chance of proving victorious when he
meets the only Englishman who was able to give Hanlan
any kind of a race at all." Plaisted is in training at Mas-
sahesic Lake, near Manchester, N. H., with George Hosmer
of Boston. Both men take irom 10 to 15 miles of walking
and rowing every day, and vary the monotony of their
training by cutting Srass.

English Consebvatism. — Regarding the defeats of English
athletes in England, and the newspaper comments thereon,
ihe London Sportsman says: "Judging by the tone of the
majority of effusions, the prevailing sentiment seems to be
that our overweening confidence and exceptional pride in
our own ability has largely contributed to our downfall.
Now, we are not prepared to say that our critics are alto-
gether unjustified in their accusations. Our oarsmen, we
fear, for years neglected to keep such a sharp eye on the
doings of rivals in other countries as*might profitably have
been the case. Some heard of improvements being effected
in the construction of racing skiffs, and of new styles of boat
propulsion being adopted. They evidently regarded these
matters, however, as new-fangled notions, quite unworthy
of attention, and it was not until they received a severe re-
minder or two that they began to imagine that their own
mode of procedure might be open to a little alteration.

Ross and Latcock. — By this time Laycock ought to be on
his way to the antipodes. Some days before his intended
departure was announced an interesting newspaper corre-
spondence occurred between him and William Spencer, the
latter reqresenting Wallace Ross, and Spencer had by far
the best of the argument. Laycock declined to row Ross in
England, but invited the New Brunswicker to the antipodes.
He wrote: "As I have to row there about the eud of Sep-
tember for a prize of £500, it would not pay me to stop,
even were Ross or his backers to make me a present of £200.
In conclusion. I beg to state that, if Ross likes to pay Aus-
tralia a visit, it will afford me great pleasure to give htm a
spin over the championship course on the Paramatta river
for from £200 to £500 a Bide. At the same time he can row
for the £500 prize given by Mr. Punch, which would be
killing two birds with one stone, and if he can win the two,
the trip ought to pay."

Elliott and Kennedy. — John A. Kennedy, of Portland,
has challenged William Elliott, ex-champion oarsman of
England, at present living in New York, to a scullers' race,
distance two or three mileB, for $1,000. Elliott has replied
that he will row Kennedy a four-mile race on Flushing Bay,
and allow Kennedy expenses. To this proposition Kennedy
answers that he will accept, provided $200 be allowed him
for expenses; or he will allow Elliott $250 expenses to row
in the East. The Portland sculler is now only waiting to
hear from Elliott to close the mutch.

Naval Oaesmen. — A race haB been arranged between the
gigs of the Ranger and Alert, for the sum of $300, to come
off to-day, weather permitting, at the Navy Yard, Mare
Island.

Smith Accepts. — Warren Smith of Halifax, N. S., has ac-
cepted the challenge issued by William Elliott, with the un-
! derstanding that the race shall be one of three miles, for
I $500 a side, the time and place of rowing to be here-
j after agreed upon. He has deposited $200 forfeit with W.
| L. Lowell & Co., bankers, of Halifax.

The entry of the Hillsdale crew for the Barnes and Mort-
lafee regatta has been accepted. The Thames and London
clubs are also entered.

Wallace Ross says English scullers, in preparation for
their races, drink too much beer.

The champion Hanlan began his 28th year Wednesday.

BASE BALL.

THE OLYMPICS AND REDINGTONS.
These Clubs played a good game last Sunday at the grounds
of the Olympic Club* at Oaklamd, and it looked at one time
a certain victory for the Bedingtons, they scoring seven to
one at the conclusion of the fifth innings, but the Olympics
batted very effectively towards the close, and won easily at
last. Leman at first and Lewis at left were a valuable ac-
quisition to the Redingtons, while with the exception of sub-
stituting Leonard for Boswell, the Olympics played their
regular nine.

Sanders, p 6

Ebner, 3d b 5 2

Van Dyke, 1. f 5 3

Burt, 1st b 5 3

Leonard, c. f 5 1

Sumner, c 6 0

Kelly, 2d b 5 0

Barton, b. s 5 1

Van Bergen, r. f 6 2

Totals 47 13

REDCiGTONS T. B. R.

Dillon, 2d b 5 1

Evart, 1. f 5 1

Lewis, 3d b 5 1

Leman, 1st b 5 2

Moran, p 4 0

Pope, c 4 2

Nolan, c. f 4 0

Dickey, s. ?s 4 0

Mullin, r. f 4 0

Totals 40

Innings 1 2

Olympics 0 0 1

Redingtons l 1 0

Second-Base Hits — Sanders 2, Ebner 1, Leman 1

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Scorers — II. Straus

Umpire— W. V. White. Time of Game— Two

and C. S. Ruggles, Jr..
hours, ten minutes.

The Masquerade Game. — On Sunday last, at the Recre-
ation Grounds, there was a masquerade game between teams
chosen from the Minstrels and the local clubs, and the affair
drew out a large attendance. The costumes were neither
very numerous or expensive, but the public was evidently
amused, as but few people left before the end of the game,
which was won by the Cushman side, according to the fol-
lowing score:

CUSBMANS. T. B. R. IB. P. O. A. B

Sadler, 3d b 5 1 1 2 1 1

Casey, s. s 5 2 10 13

Crimmins, r. f 5 0 2 0 0 0

McCord,2db 5 112 2 0

Creeean, 1. f 4 2 0 2 0 0

J. Carroll ,p 4 2 2 1 11 1

Levy, c. f 4 10 3 2 0

Law ton, c 4 2 3 12 3 0

Pratt, 1st b... 4 10 5 0 1

Totals 40 12 10 27 20 6

THOMPSONS. T. B. R. IB. P. 0. A. B.

Meegan, p 5 13 17 0

Thompson, s. s 5 1 0 1 4 0

F. Carroll, c 4 1 1 8 1 1

Gorman, 1st b.. 4 0 1 12 0 1

McDonald, 3d b 4 14 0 2 3

Mack, r. f 4 0 0 10 0

Gagus, 2d b 4 3 0 1 1 2

Ackennan, c. f 4 0 0 0 0 1

Soher, 1. t 4 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 38 7 9 24 15 8

Innings 1 23467780

Cushmans 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 4 0—12

Thompsons 2 11011010—7

Home Runs — Lawton 1. Three Base Hits — Carroll 1, Cummins 1. Bases
on Balls — Thompson 5, Sadler 3. Left on Bases— Thompson 5, Sadler 4,
Base on Errors — Thompson 4, Sadler 3. Double Play— Creegan, alone on
first. Struck Out— Thompson 5, Cushman 3. Passed Bills— F. Carroll 4.
Lawton 1. Umpires — Con Bigelow, Joe Woods and T. Malone. Time of
Game— 2:08.

THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The games of Saturday, July 19th, ended the third week's
play of the League Clubs in July and the first week's work
of the Eastern and Western Clubs in their home games to-
gether. The Providence team has done the beBt at home in
the East, and the Clevelands in the West, as each won three
games out of the four played. The Troy team lost all three
of the games it played. Detroit was the least successful iu
the West, losing three out of the four games. Thus far in
the July games the Cleveland and Chicago teams head the
League Clubs with six victories each out of eight games.
Buffalo is third, with 6ix out of nine, and Providence fourth,
with five out of nine, all the rest losing more games than.
they have won, Troy being last on the list, with only one
victory out of seven games. Thirty-three games have been
played up to July 16th, of which the four Western Clubs won
twenty-one and the four Eastern Clubs but twelve. In the
pennant race to date Chicago heads the list by having the
best percentage of victories, as the team has won twenty-
seven games and lost seventeen, while Providence has won
twenty-seven and lost eighteen, Detroit being third, with
twenty-six victories and nineteen defeats. The defeat of the
Chicago champions by the Detroit and Buffalo teams will
help Providence, provided Providence can keep its own end
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There are now four strong co-operative teams in New
York and its vicinity, in the nines of the Atlantics of Brook-
lyn, the Alaskas of New York, the Domestics of Newark
and the Olympics of Paterson. A series of champions1
matches is shortly to be arranged between them, to bepla;
alternately on each other's grounds, two games each.

68

3£feje ^xte&tv and sportsman.

July 29,

THE TURF.

CLOSING OF STAKES AND PRIZKS.

On tbe first day of tugusi next, the slakescJ the
Pacific Const Blotid-Morsc Association, ilic Embryo
Stakes and tbe Pur e* aud Stakes at ilie California
Fairs will close.

The advertisements in this pwper will give full
particulars. Ho not forget the date, TI'ESOAV.
AUGUST 1st, 1883. _

SARATOGA RACES.
On Thursday, July 13th, at Saratoga, were decided two races
that in days gone by attracted a great deal of attention, but
that drew this year but a small attendance, and these were
the Flash and the Alabama Stakes. The Flash Stake has
been noted for the thirteen years it has been established,
for the excellence of its entries and the fast time made, and
among the winners were such flyers as Remorseless in 49%
scs., Tom Bowling and Regardless iu 50% scs., the speedy
Otilipa, who made the half mile in 47% scs., the best record;
then came Faithless, Zoo Zoo, in successive years owned by
P. Lorillard, and followed on the list by the Duke of Ma-
genta, Harold and Sensation, all belonging to George Loril-
lard, who again took it last year with lie .nento. Owing to
the conflicting elements existing between Saratoga and Long
Branch, the popular colors of these gentlemen are absent
this season from the Springs, and the interest in the racing
is thereby greatly diminished. Thus, in the Flajh Stake
there were but six who faced the starters, and the betting was
all between George Kenney and Henlopen, the filly being
the first choice in the pools, but she was not evidently at
herself, and George Kenney won a very easy race, thus ad-
ding this stake to the Hopeful and July he had already car-
ried off at Monmouth Park.

The Flash Stakes, for two-year-olds, at $100 each, helf forfeit, with $300
added, the second to save its stake; 36 subscribers; half a mile.
Dwver Bros.' b. c. George Kenney, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Kath-
leen, 110 lb., carried 112 lb .' (J. McLaughlin) 1

O. Bowie's br. f. Empress, by Narragausett, dam ilaudine, 107 lb

(Brown) 2

Bowen & Co.' br. f. Misi Woodford, by Billet, dam Fancy Jane, 117 lb.

*. (Stovall) 3

C. Reed's ch. f. Henlopen, 107 lb., carried 109 lb (Brophy) 0

A. Burnam'a b. c. Tocsin, 110 lb (Quantrcil) 0

J. A. Grinstead's ch. f. , by War Dance, dam Tarantella, 107 lbs. . .

(Hovey) 0

Time— 0:53.
Pools— Henlopen, $200; George Kenney, $150; Miss Woodford, $150; field,
$75.

The Alabama Stake, for three-year-old fillies, has also
been very celebrated in the annals of our turf, and among
the winners may be counted Regardless, Olitipa, Merciless,
Susquehanna, Ferlda, Glidelia and Thora, the latter winning
last year. Bonella was made a great favorite on account of
her good showing in the Monmouth Oaks, won by Hiawas-
sa ; but the Dwyer Brothers sent their second string, Fran-
cesea, to make the running with Bonella, and when they
were both pumped out the Belle of Runnymede came up
and won easily.

The Alabama Stakes, for three-year-old fillies, at $100 each, half foiieit,
with $8 -0 added, the second to receive $300 out of the stakes; 51 subscri-
bers; mile and a furlong.
Bowen & Co.'s b. f. Belle of Runnymede, by Billet, dam Fancy Jane,

113 lb iS toval) 1

C. H. Raymond's b. f. Bonella, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Dora, 113 lb.

(Brophv) 2

G. B. Bryson'sb. f. Olivia, by 111- Used, dam Olitipa, 113 1b... (Walker) 3

Dwyer Bros.' b. f. Francesca, 113 lb (J. McLaughlin) 0

O. Bowie's br. f. Wildfire, 113 1b (Brown) 0

R. H. Owens* ch. f. Isaie, 113 lb, carried 115 lb (Murphy) 0

Time— 2:08^.

Pools— Bonella, $350; Belle of Runnymede, $320; Issic, $180; Wildfire,
$120; Olivia, $75, Francesca, $30.

The next race was a purse of $600, a handicap for all
ages, a mile and five hundred yards, that was won by the
favorite, Belle of the Highlands, 4 yrs., 105 pds., iu 2:25%,
beating Oakleaf, 4 yrs., 94 pds., second; Mamie Fields, (i
yrs., 1U0 pds., Nellie Peyton, 3 yrs., 85 pds., and Bounce, 5
yrs., 105 pds.

The last race was a steeplechase handicap over the short
course, in which Turfman beat Judge Burnett, his only an-
tagonist.

Friday, the 14th, was the first extra day, aud although
the weather was fair and the programme attractive, there
was again but a poor attendance. The proceedings open-
ing with a $350 purse for all ages, 1 mile, in which Ada
Glen, 6 yrs., 103 pds., was almost equal favorite with Per-
plex, 3 yrs, 102 pds., the former winning in 1:50, with Lute-
string, 3 yrs., 92 pds., second, and Navarro, 4 yrs.. Ill pds.,
Wanculla, 3 yrs., 100 pds., and Morgan Spy, 3 yrs, 92 pds.,
all unplaced. The favorites had been winning quite steadily
for some time, but the Dext race was one that, in turf par-
lance, is called a facer to the talent. It was a purse of $600
for all ages, with penalties and allowances, a mile and five
furlongs, and John Davis, on the strength of his Western
performances, including the winning of the Garden City
cup, was made a hot favorite at $180, although as a sis-year-
old he carried the steadying weight of 122 pds.; Creosote,
4 yrs., with 113 pds., Nettle, 3 yrs., 95 pds., Lizzie Mc-
Whertef, 3 yrs., 81 pds., Granger, 4 yrs., 103 pds., and Ella
"Warfield, 5 yrs., S60 each, with $30 for Glenarm, 3 yrs.,
and 95 pds.; Ella Worfield cut out the running and won
easily in 3:01, with Nettle second and Lizzie third. The
mutual pot Is paid $61.70 on each five dollars invested. The
next was a purse for all ages, three quarters of a mile, that
was taken in 1:18% by Saunterer, 4 yrs., 115 pds., with
Square Dance, 3 yrs., 97 pds., second; Antrim, 2 yrs., 80
pds., third, and Buccaneer, 3 yrs., 102 pds., Pearl Thorne,

2 yrs., 81 pds., Northland, 3 yrs., 102 pds., and Minnie D.,
4 yrs., 106 pds, nn laced. The last was a selling purse of
$350, a mile and a furlong, in which again the favorite won.
Boatman, 3 yrs., entered to be sold at $1,500, with 97 pds.,
being first; Mamie Fields, $800, 6 yrs., 101 pds., second;
Sam Ec-ker, $800, 6 yrs., 103 pds., third; Mandamus, $500,

3 yrs., 85 pds., Rochester, $1,000. 6 yrs., 107 pds.. Linch-
pin, $300, 6 yrs., 93 pds., and Explorer, $500, 4 yrs., 95
pds., were unplaced. There was no bid for the winner.

Saturday, July 15th, was the famous Cup Day at Sara-
toga, but this year that classic event was shorn of all its
interest, as it was a mere walk over for Thora. The weather
was fine, but the attendance only moderate. First on the
cards was a dash of sis furlongs for $400, in which Saun-
terer, 115 pounds, proved himself to be the best horse, in
1:16%, with Maggie Ayer, 108 pds., second, andFellowpluy,
with 115 pds., third, with Pearl Thorne, Good Night,
Appollo, Bonnie Lizzie, Fairview and Wapakoneta, un-
placed. The cup, a dash of two miles and a quarter, was
won easily by Thora in 4:05%, with Carley B. second, Alta

B. third. In the selling race, a mile and a furlong, for
$5U0, Warfield. 112 pds., was first, in 1 :59%, 'Churchill, 103
pds., second, Morgan Spy, 77 pds., third, Major Hughes,
94 pds., and Blumen, J)3 pds.. last. The hurdle handicap,
a mile and a quarter, for $5>0, was won by Judge Burnett,
with Turfman second, Glasgow third, with Strychnine that
did not go the course.

On the 17th, there was a good day and fine track, and a
large aitendauce. The programme of races included thirty-
sis entries, a lar^e number for an estra day. For thn first'
purse, $350. mile dash, Boolj ick and Saunterer were the
favorites. There was a close contest, won by Ada Glenn
(115 pds.) by a head, Booljack (.115 pds.) second, four
lengths in front of Jennie V. (88 pds.), third; the order of
' the others being: Saunterer, Minnie D., Martinique, Nellie
; Peyton, and Wild Fire; time, 1:42; mutuals paid $36 60.
The second race, purse $500, mile and five hundred yards;
| had seven starters, and was wun with hands down by the
I favorite, Warfield (117 pds.), in 2:13%, three leugths bet-
| ter than Fellowplay ( tlo pds.), second, a length in front
of Granger (108 pds.). third, followed by Square Dance,
1 Lizzie C, McWhirter, Metropolis, an 1 Strychnine; mutuals
paid $10 80. The third race, purse $300, for 2-year-olds,
■ five furlongs; had nine starters. Ascender (107 pds.), the
'favorite, won handily by three lengths, in 1:03%; Pearl
! Thorn (102 pds.), second, and a leugth better than Blue
Grass Belle (97 pds.), third; the order of the others being.
I Standiford Keller, Hattie M., Baritone, Olivette, Patrick
I Dennis, and Talleyrand; time, 1:03%; mutuals paid $7 90.
i The fourth and last race of the day, purse $300, three-
I quarters of a mile; had twelve starters, with Bancroft the
; lavorite at the start. It was a close and exciting race, won
by Wjipakoueta (99 pds.) by two lengths, Lutestring (100
pds.) second, aud a length in front of Morgan Spy (82
pds.), third, followed home by Bancroft, Blenheim, An-
, trim, Mattie Rapture, Maj. Hughes, Bell Boy, Intrinsic,
! Esplorer, and Buccaneer; time, 1:17; mutals paid $1,078
20, the largest dividend ever declared on this track, the odds
being more than two hundred to one against the winner.

Iu the first race on July 25th, one mile. Wedding Day was
first, Maggie Ayer second, and Bruno third; time, 1:4%.
In the second race, three quarters of a mile, Barnes won,
Kenny second; time, 1:15. In the third race, one mile and
500 yards, Ben D'Or won, Ida Glenn second; time, 2:10^.
In the fourth race (hurdle), one and oue-eighth miles,
Raven won. Judge Burnett second; time, 2:06.

On the 18th, the first race was $500, for all ages, with pen-
alties and allowances, a mile and a furlong, which was won
by Goodnight (120pds.)inl:55%, Pinafore (93 pds.), Maggie
Ayer (106 pds.) third, with Crickmore, Oakleaf and Cmssima,
unplaced. The second was the Spinaway stake for two-year-
olds, a dash of five furlongs, that closed with 27 subscribers,
at $100 each, $800 added, that was won by the faeorite,
Miss Woodford (103 pounds), in 1:03% by a head from the
filly by War Dance from Tarentella (95 pounds), Empress
( 100 pds.) third, and Fairwood, Tea Rose and Hollyrood, nn-
placad. The nest was a Welter sweepstakes, $25 each (p. p.)
with $500 added, in which Ben Or ( 149 pds. ) was
first in 1.45, Monogram (130 pds.) second, Navarro (146
pis.) third, with Spark, Tocsin and Liatunah, unplaced.
This was a firm and stubbornly contested race, the condi-
lions being for gentlemen riders; but, as usual, they backed
out and professionals had to ride, taking up three pounds
extra. The last race was a selling race, $500, a mile and a
half, which was taken by Boatman (103 pds.), in 2:37%.
with Mamie Fields (97 pds.), second, Katie Creel (108 pds. ),
thud, Helen Wallace, Rochester, Churchill, Sam Ecker and
Esplorer, unplaced. Boatman was the favorite, and he wou
in last aud good style.

On the 19th the card was very meagre and afforded but
poor amusement to a slight attendance. The first was a race
of five furlongs and repeat for a purse of $500, which re-
sulted in the victory of Bounce (113 pds.) in two straight
heats in 1:06% and 1:05%, Brambeletta (113 pds.), a great
favorite in the pools, being second on each occasion, North-
land (104 pds,), being third, with Navarro, Jim Nelson, Rear-
I don and Intrinsic in the order mentioned. The second was
I a purse of $500, for all ages, a mile and three-quarters, in
which Glidelia (116 pds.) was first. Spark (103 pds.) second,
; Compensation (105 pds.), third, aud Warfield (114 pds.), last.
! Time, 3:12%. Then came a selling purse of $350, for all
ages, one mile, which was taken by Blenheim, valued at
| $700 (S3 pds. ),in 1:47; Perplex, $1,100(91 pds.), the favorite
[being second; Buccaneer, $1,000 (92 pds.\ third, and Bal-
j ance Wheel, $500, fourth. The last was a handicap steeple-
chase for $400, about a mile and a half, which resulted in a
I very easy victory for the favorite Turfman, with Lighthorse
I second, and Edison a poor last.

j On July 20th, iu the first race, one mile, Francis B was
i first. Bootjack second, and John Davis third. Time, 1:44%.
In the third race, a mile and five hundred yards. Pinafore
won, Laura Becond. Time, 2:11%. In the race for three-
quarters of a mile George Kenney won, Barnes second.
Time, 1:16%. In the fourth race, a steeplechase, Trouble
won. Judge Burnett second. Time, 3:02%.

On July 21st, in the first race, a mile and a furlong,
Jennie V, won, aud Springfield was second; time 1:57. In
the dash of five furlongs Ascender won, Exeter second,
Faurot third; time 1:03%. The three-quarter mile was won
by Bancroft, Mamie Field second, Lutestring third; time
1:16.

On July 22d, iu the first race, five furlongs, Blue Grass
Belle won, Baricariau second, Carlisle third; time 1:04.
In the second race, one and one-half miles, Bootjack was
first, Boatman second; time 1:54%. In the third race, mile
and five furlongs, Thora won, Fraukie B. second, Sullivan
third; time 1:51. In the fourth race, three-quarters of a
mile, Iota won, Autumn second; time 1:16.

On July 24th, the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
Square Dauce won, Buccaneer se oud; time 1:16%. In the
second race, for a mile and 500 yards, Ada Glen won, Com-
pensation second; time 2:11. In the third race, one mile,
Rochester won. Blenheim second; time 1:43. The fourth
race, steeplechase, one and a half miles, Rose won, Turf-
! man second; time 2:52.

( In the first race, on July 25th, one mile, Wedding Day
, was first, Maggie Ayer second and Bruno third. Time,
1:41%. In the second race, three-quarters of a mile, Barnes
won, George Kenny second. Time, 1:15. In the third race,
one mile and five hundred yards, Ben d'Or won. Ada Glenn
1 second. Time, 2:10%. In the fourth race, hurdle, one and
one-eighth miles, Raven won, Judge Burnett second. Time,
| 2:06.

( On the 26th, in tie first race for five furlongs. Stande Nord
was first, Charley Johnston second. Time, 1:03. In the
' second race, one mile, Warfield won, Little Phil second.

Time, 1 :41. In the third race, three-quarter mile, Wildfire
won, Mandamus second. Time, 1:16%. Iu the fourth race,
a steeplechase, about 2% miles, Rose wou, Postguard sec-
ond. Time, 4:26%.

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THE PORTLAND RACES.

Tbe secoud annual meeting of tbe Northwestern District
Association commenced on the 19th inst. at the City View
Driving Park, which is very favorably situated about three
miles up the Willamette river, near Portland, Oregon. The
weather was very favorable, th^ attendance was good, and
the ra^-es gave general satisfaction. Tbe first race was a
dash of five furlongs for two-year-olds, in which Lou Spen-
cer was a hot favorite, although she had to carry seven
pounds extra, and she won very easily from Nev. Ella, Rosa
May being a bad third.

City View Driving Park, July 19th.— Juvenile Stakes.— Five furlong*
f jrtwj-yc-jr-oMs; ¥i id added to a sweepstake of $50 each; colts to carry
LOO pounds, ft les 47 pounds; non-thoro.ignbrels allowed 10 pounds- colts
and fillies broujrht from the East and from California since February 1
1882, t.-> carry 7 pounds extra.

Theodore Winters b. f. Lou Spencer, br Norfolk, dam Baller-
ina ,

R. E. Bybeacb. 1 tf'etf t' a by California dam Laura Ecrnes

97 lbs .".... *

W. G. Scoggin'scb. f- Kosa May, by Napa, dam Kosa Roeers,

S7 lbs J

Time— 1:051.
The next race created a great deal of interest, as it was a
contest between the get of noted Oregon stallions, and again
the favorite wou easily, this time iu two straight heats, the
trot for second money being well fought out.

Sane Day.- -The Kisbar Stakes for three-vear-olds raised in Oregon or
the Territories of Washington or Idaho; two in three; parse, $75J- Jsoo to
first, §250 to second.

L. P W. QuimbY*s Blaokhawk, bv Rockwood, dam Nelly . l 1
E. J. Jeffervs br. i. Edna J., by Kisber, dam Fiv-bv-Ni"ht

and Morgan "..,' 2 2

S. S. Cooks bl. g. Charles Albert, by Ben Franklin j dam

Kitty Brimus and Strang- ^r 3 3

Jay Beach's b. e. Zilophone, by Altamont, dam Nellie Price

by Doble fa

Time— 2:59*. 3:00.

On the 20th there were three races on the card. The firBt
for the 2:40 class eliciting a good deal of unfavorable com-
ment, not solely on account that the favorite, Maggie Arnold,
was beaten, but there was some curious driving, Misner
being fined S25 for foul driving, and Stranger being set
back for running.

City View Driving; Park, Julv 21st.— Trotting:.— 2:40 class- purse $400-
$150 to second horse.

H. S. Hogoboora's br ra. Walla Walla Maid, 5, by

Millinan's B.ll-foundcr, dam Grey Eagle 2 2 1 1 1

Jay Beach's br. m. .Maggie Arnold, 'aged, by Almot

Mambrino, dam Alice Drake •$ 1 ± o 2

Misner Bros.' b. g. Stranger, aged, by Signal, dam

by George M. Patchen 1 3 j 0 3

Time— 2:40, 2:3$, 2:39, 2:39, 2:391.
The next race was a dash of a mile and a quarter, in
which Fred Collier and Joe Howell at $60 and S40, with $20
for the other two horses combined. At about these prices
there was a great deal of betting, the Oregonians backing
their flyers, while large amounts were placed on the Cali-
fornia horses. Fred was in tine condition and scored an
easy victory over his opponents.

Same Day.— Running.— Mile and a quarter. Purse. $400; §100 to second
horse.

Stemlar & Ay res' ch. g. Collier, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss. . . I
Mulkcy &, Marsh's b. g. Joe Howell, '■■>, by Bonnie Scotland, dam

Etta Shippen 3

W. G. Scoggin's br. h. Jim Merritt, 5, by Lanirford, dam Sweet-
water, by Volcain 3

J. A. Porter's br. ni. Caddie R., 7, bv Bavswater, dam Sally Wat.

lace 4

Time— 2:12.

The last race was a half-mile handicap, in which Jim
Renwick, the favorite, showed that he had lost none of hia
speed, for he won after a grand rush with the two mares.
Same Day. — Half Mile Handicap. Purse, $300; $90 to second horse.
Stemlar & Ayers' ch. g. Jim Renwick, bv Hooker, dam Big

Gun, by Old George, 4, 1U9 lbs 1

Judge Hamilton's br. m. Blue Mountain Belle, 7, bv Napa. 104

lbs *. ........ 2

Mulkey & Marsh's s. m. Premium, aged, by Caster, dam Flying

Cloud, 115 lbs 3

Foster Bros.' s. m. Lulu Riggs, by Humboldt, dam the mother

of Crooked River, 10G lbs 4

W. Hefner's b. g. Honest John, aged, by Dr. Lindsey, dam

Dasher 5

W. R. Johnson's ch. g. Tallago, aged, by a son of Dr.iLindsey.. 6
Time-0:4Sj.

On the 21st there was not so large a crowd present as
might have been expected, although the withdrawal of Stran-
ger from the trot, and the certainty almost that Maggie Arnold
would win, might easily account for the diminished attend-
ance. The first race was very well contested until the finish,
and was certainly the most exciting one of the meeting, the
mare losing the deciding heat through leaving her feet at a
critical moment.

City Mew Park, July 21.— Purse $400, for 2:50 class.

P. J. Martin's ch. h. Gen. Crook 2 1 1 2 1

J. Beach's br. f. Maggie Arnold 1 2 2 1 2

Time— 2:41, 2:35, 2:41^, 2:42#, 2:40J£.

The second race was a dash of two miles, that appeared
almost as a walk over for Fred Collier, who looked iu the
finest fettle.
Same Day. — Purse $600; a duh of two mile*.

Wm. Ayer'sch. g. Fred Collier, by Hooker.dam by Norfolk, 4 yrs. 1

C. Mulkey's b. g. Joe Howell, aged .'.,. 2

G. R. Buchanan's ch. m. Trade Dollar, aged 2

The Portland Races. — At the City View Park races,
July 25th, the trotting race for the 2:30 class was won by
Milton Medium, iu (.hree straight heats, Dexter second,
Derigo distanced; time 2:29^, 2:27, 2:25%. The last heat
was the fastest ever trotted in Oregon. The mile and re-
peat was wou by Joe Howell, Fred Collier second, Caddie R.
third; time 1:16%, XAo^. The three-quarter dash waa
won by Jim Renwick, Premium second; time 1:16%. These
races closed the meeting, which was in every way success-
ful.

MONMOUTH PARK RACES.

The intervening season was continued on July 20th, with
the following results: The first race, three-quarter mile,
Bedouin won; time, 1:16%. In the three-quarter mile for
two-year-olds, Maiden Bell was first. Fan Fan, colt, second,
Magnate, third; time, 1:17%. In the one-mile dash Mary
Anderson was first, Corsair second, Sweet Home third; time,
1:44. The Mutuals paid $96. In the mile and a quarter,
Adla was first, Giroftla second, Hilarity third; time, 2:13%.
In the mile and a furlong Hospodar aud Marathon started,
and the former won; time, 1:68. In the hurdle race, one
mile and a half, Felix was first, Kitty Clark second, Bernar-
dino third; time, 2:51%.

On the 22d the first race, a mile, Parole won; Clara D,
second; time, 1:43%. In the second race, three-quarters

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of a mile, Bella won; Weodblower second, La Petit Dae
third; time, 1:16%. In the third race, one and one-quarter
miles, Jack-of-He*rts won, Griddle second, Alaska third;
time, 2:11. In the fourth race, three-quarters of a mile.
Fair Count won; Monitor second, Mallz third; time, 3:06%.
In the fifth race, three-fourths of a mile, Constnntine won;
Sir Hugh second, Memento third; time, 1:16. In the sixth
race, seven-eighths of a mile, Hospadore won; Vampire se-
cond, Victory third; time, 1:33. In the seventh race, a
hurdle race, one and one-fourth miles. Kiltie Clark won;
Frank Short second, Joe Hunt third; time, 2:22%.

On the 26th, the optional stakes, three-quarters of a mile,
Disdain won; time, 1:16. The mile-aud-a-quarter race
Girofle won; Bye-and-Bye second, Clare D third; time,
2:11%. The Neversink handicap, one mile and a half.
Monitor won, Eole second; time, 2:37%. The mile-
and-an-eighth race, Marathon won; time, 1 :57%. The
steeple-chase over the short course, Ingomar won; time,
3:12%. At the conclusion of the races James E. Kelly,
bookmaker, made a complaint that Walton, "the plunger,"
had caused the pulimg of Marathon in the Hospodar-Mara-
thon race on Wednesday. Walton indignantly denied the
charge. The matter will be investigated. The rider of
* Marathon denies that any improper means were used to
cause the defeat of Marathon.

A dispatch from Saratoga states that Rnnnyniede broke
down hopelessly, having broken a tendon in the hind leg.
Runnymede is by Billet, from Mercedes, and was the most
promising three-year-old of the season. Unfortunately, he
had a great many engagements in all the principal races,
and meeting many with whom he was pretty evenly matched-,
finally he was run off his legs, and the turf loses an excel-
lent horse.

At the Woodbine Park, Toronto, a match was run on the
14th inst. for $200 a side, between Mr. Wilson's b. g. Jona-
than Scott, by Harry Bassett, from Adeline Carter, and
Sheppard Brother's b. m. La Belle, by Reveller, dam un-
known, and the former won by a length in 1 :47% .

THE TRACK

closim; of stakes axd pusses.

On tbe first clay of An :nst next, the Stakes of the
Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association, the Embryo
Stakes and the parses and stakes at the California
Fairs will close.

The advertisements in this paper will give the par-
ticulars. Do not forget the date, TUESDAY. AUGUST

1st, 1SS2.

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FIXED EVENTS.

Santa Cruz Countv Fair Association. First annual meeting at Santa
Cruz, Aug 15th. 16th, 17th and ISth.

Sonoma Countv Park Association, at Santa Rosa, Aug. 22d, 23d, 24th,
25th and 26th.

Sonoma and Marin A ^ricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma,
Aug 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September 8th, in-
clusive.

El Dorado District Fair at Placerville, from September 5th to September
8tb, inclusive.

California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,
September 11th to the 16th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September ISth and during the week.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboidt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September 19th
to September 22d, inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
to October 5th, inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October- 2d to October 6th,
inclusive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural- Association Fair at Treka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to September 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September 8th in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the 8th inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September^th to the
9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the 15th in-
elusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive. *

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

CHICAGO TROTTING MEETING.

Thursday, July 20th, was the fifth day of the meeting.
The weather was cloudy and cool and the track fast. The
first race was the 2:25 pacing class, for a purse of §2,000,
with $500 extra to beat 2:15. Flora Bell, the favorite, won
without difficulty. Flora Bell 1, Winder 2, Princess 3, Joe
Bowers 4, Keno distanced, "Wonderful distanced. Time,
2:19%— 2:18 — 2:22 — 2:18%. The second race was the 2:19
class, for a purse of $2,500, with $500 extra to beat 2:16.
Clingstone was the hot favorite, and won without urging, the
general opinion being that he could have beaten 2:16 if
driven for it. Fanny Witherspoon was a good second in
every heat, and in the first lapped Clingstone out to the
shoulders. Clingstone 1, Fanny Witherspoon 2, Driver 3,
Annie 4, J. B. Thomas 5. Time, 2:17— 2 :i8— 2:20. The
third race was the 2:40 class, for a purse of $2,000, with
$500 extra to beat 2 :25. Neta Medium was the favorite, but
owing to rumors as to the speed of Golden Eule and Doug-
las, the judges suspected that they were not being driven to
win, so after the second heat a new driver was put up be-
hind Golden Eule and Douglas' driver was cautioned. It
was a very close race throughout, none of the finishes being
more than a length. In the third heat the five horses came
under the wire so close together that not more than a length
separated the first and the last. Neta Medium 1, Lilian 2,
Gclden Rule 3, Douglas 4, Florence M 5, Logan B distanced.
Time, 222%— 2:22%- 2:26%.

On the sixth day of the meeting the weather was clear and
warm with a light breeze blowing across the quarter stretch.
The track was fast. There were only two events and both
were won in straight heats with great ease. The first race

was the 2:25 class, stallions, purse $2,500, with $500 extra
to beat 2:20. Fred Douglas won, Corbin's Bassaw second,
Little Billy third, Abdallah Boy fourth, Red Cross fifth.
Time, 2:20% — 2:23 — 2:21%. The second race was the 2:17
class, for a purse of $2,500, with $500 extra to beat 2:14.
So So was the favorite before the race was started, but Ed-
win Thome was never headed in either heat, Kate Sprague
second. So So third. Time, 2:16%— 2:20— 2:21.

Saturday was an extra day that brought the meeting to a
close. The weather was bright and warm, with no wind.
The track was fast and the attendance good. The first race,
sweepstakes $250 each, with 31,000 added by the Associa-
tion, was won bv Croxie with ease. Croxie 1, Overman 2,
Abe Downing 3, King William 4. Time, 2:28— 2:22%— 2:25.

Second race, Stallion sweepstakes, S250 each, with $1,000
added by the Association. Monroe Chief was the favorite,
Scott's Thomas being second choice. The race was shirt
and sharp. Black Cloud showed himself a very speedy
horse, getting a record surpassed by but one stallion in
the country. In the last heat Monroe Chief was lapped on
the winner, showing he bad lost none of his speed, for he
certainly beat his record of 2:18%. In point of sustained
speed for three heats it was one of the best stallion races in
the history of the trotting turf. Black Cloud 1, Monroe
Chief 2, Scott's Thomas 3. Time, 2:19- 2:18%— 2:17%..

Third race, three minute class, purse of $1,000, Jim
Bowman, 1, 1: Reel, 3, 4, 2; Billy R, 5, 2. 3; The Shep-
pard, 2, 5, 5; Henderson. 4, 3, 4. Time, 2:30%— 2:30%—
2:29%. Jim Bowman was bought during the race by Budd

Doble" for $3,000-

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PITTSBURG RACES.

Continuing from our last issue we find that on the 13th
there was a couple of very interesting races that elicited
much enthusiasm among the crowd of spectators who were
attracted to the grounds.
Homesvood Park--Purse §1,500, for the 2:23 class.

H. G. Gonover's b. m. Adele Gould 3 2 111

" Robt. Steel's b. m. Neta Medium I 13 2 2

W. P. Maxwell's gr. g. Big Ike 4 4 2 3 2

A. Goldsmith's b. g. Barrett,by Chester Chf. 2 5 4 4 5

H. P. Wade's b. b. Reveille 5 3 6 6 6

H. Daws* b. h. Lookout, je 7 7 7 5 4

G. W. Saunders' b. g. Tom B 6 6 5 7 7

Time— 2:25}, 2:23}, 2:21, 2:23i, 2:24.
Same Day.— Purse $1,500, for the 2:26 class.

R. P. Stetson's b. g. R. P 1 14 2 1

W. A. Forth's blk. g. Dick Organ 3 4 112

H. Daws' ch. m. Clara J 2 2 2 5 3

John Call's b. m. Mollie Kistler 6 3 3 3 4

John Splan's ch. m. Belle of Lexington 5 6 6 4 5

C. H. Stile's gr. m. Tola 4 5 5 6 dr.

D. F. Bowman's br. m. Sue Gruniy 7 7 dr.

Time— 2:23& 2:24Ji, 2:25^, 2:26. 2:23.

On July 14th the last day of the summer meeting at the
Homewood Driving Park attracted a good crowd. The
weather was variable, rain falling a portion of the time, which
made the track heavy. In the first race there was nothing
especially interesting, but the pacing race was hotly con-
tested and very exciting.

The first race, 2:20, was for a purse of $2,000, as follows:

Early Rose.... 1 1 1

Driver 2 2 3

William H 3 3 2

Leontine 4 4 4

Time— 2:21J, 2:23$, 2:22.

Early Rose is one of the sensations of the season. She is
by Almont, and is owned by J. Elliott, a vegetable dealer in
Philadelphia, and was bought by him near Lexington, Ken-
tucky, in 1879, as a four-year-old. for $400. In 1830 she
trotted in 2:35, last season her time was 2:25, and now she
can cut under 2:20 with ease. She is valued at 4520,000.

The second race, 2:35 class ^pacing), was for a purse of
$1,000, as follows:

Bay Jim 3 4 2 111

Princess 4 113 2 2

Felix 1 2 7 3 3 3

EddieD 2 3 6 7 6 r. o.

Rostraver 5 7 4 5 5 r. o.

Capt. Jack 6 6 5 4 4 r. o.

Estella 7 5 3 6 dr.

Tims— 2:24i, 2:25$, 2:20i, 2:21}, 2:27±, 2:29.

CLEVELAND RACES.

The twelfth annual meeting of the Cleveland Club began
July 25th. It was bright and warm, an excellent track, and
there was a good attendance. In the 2:38 trot, purse of
Sl,500, Wilson won, Rockton second, May Thome third.
Time, 2:22%, 2:24%, 2:25%- In the 2:23 trot, purse of
$2,000, Jerome Eddy won, Mattie Graham second, TJnolala
third, Minnie K. fourth. Time, 2:19, 2:18, 2:19.

On the second day there was a large attendance, a fast
track and fair weather, varied with slight showers. In the 2 :25,
pacers' purse, for $1,000, Warrior and Mattie Bond were
favorites. Joe Bowers won; Fuller second. Warrior, Prin-
cesB, Reno, Estella and Mattie Bond also paced and gained
positions in the order named. Time, 2:17%, 2:18, 2:19%,
2:20%. In the 2:29 trotting purse for $l,500,Big Ike and Owen
Hickok's Overman were favorites. Sis heats were trotted,
London winning the first, second and last; Overman the
fourth and fifth, and Kate Taylor the third, Willis Wood,
Big Ike and Dick Organ were ruled out, and Largess was
drawn. Time. 2:20%, 2:21%, 2:23%, 2:24%, 2:25, 2:27%.
The free-for-all pacing purse was unfinished. Buffalo Girl
was the favorite before the start. Mattie Hunter took the
first and second and the third heats. Time, 2:18%, 2:17,
2:20%.

As a sequel to tbe big poker game at Newburg, N. Y., in
which Mr. Weed lost $150,000, Judge Fullerton of New
York, and Mr. Truda of Chicago, on the 19th inst., acting
for Mr. Weed, attached the stable of M. M. Hedges, who
won the money from Weed. The stable consists of the
horses J. B. Thomas, St. Remo, Bay Billy and Novelty, and
is valued at $15,000. A bond was furnished by friends at
the Driving Park. Scott, Hedges' partner in the game, was
also taken into custody, although sick at the Briggs House.

Harvard University has established a professorship of
veterinary medicine, in connection with the medical school.
An animal hospital will soon be established. Two veteri-
nary schools exist in New York and two in Canada, and are
well patronized. The college has been influenced in part
to take this new course by the fact of the great increase of
the number of horses used both for laboring and pleasure
purposes, and by the fact that so large a portion of the
country's export consists of cattle and meats.

At. the Rochester (N. Y.) Driving Park on the 17th inst.,
W. H. Brown drove Colonel Pearson's team, St. Cloud and
Valley Chief, one mile in 2:22%. The trial was timed by
the watches of five prominent horsemen.

We are sorry to hear from Chicago that St. J alien has a
bad leg and is under the care of a veterinary surgeon, who-
has caused him to be thrown out of training, but it is to be
hoped that he will yet be able to trot this Fall, and thus re-
coup in a small degree lor the heavy loss made through his
non-appearance in the grand circuit. It appears now an
open question between Clingstone, Trinkett, Edwin Thome
and Black Cloud for supremacy on the turf.

After the team rivalry come naturally the four-in-hand!
tests, and last Tuesday, at Cleveland, Ohio, W. J. Gordon's
team trotted against the best record, 2:56%, and in the first
heat made 2:56, and in the second 2:48. The English will
not feel jealous of this performance, as with their stage
coaches the coachman prefers a good three-mile gallop to
vary the monotony of the drive.

THE PADDOCK.

Property of James Mee, of San Francisco:
Jan. 10th,'l8S2.— Mischief, chestnut filly, by Thad. Stevena,

from Katy Pease, by Planet.
March 11th, 1882— Mistake, chestnut filly, by Thad. Stevens,
from Mistletoe, she by Wild-Idle, from
Katy Pease.
Both these mares have been bred to Wheatley this season.

A DEER HUM.

Editoe Beeedee and Spoetsiian — Dear Sib: A few
weeks ago I received an invitation from an old friend to
spend a few days at his home in Marin county. As I needed
a little recreation, it did not take me long to make the few
preparations necessary for a trip to the country. Saturday
afternoon found me, with my gun and gamebag, on the San
Rafael ferry boat skimming over the muddy waters of the
bay toward the blue hills that loom up against the western sky
back of the town of San Rafael. As I stepped off the boat
I was greeted with the outstretched hand and hearty wel-
come of my friend, Frank DeLong, who, knowing my love
for hunting, promised me, even before we reaehed the wagon,
all the fun I could wish for in that line. In a few hours*
easy travel we arrived at the house, and after supper we sat
down and talked of old times as well as the topics of the
day. My friend's place is known as the Novato Ranch.
This ranch is well watered and contains several hundred
acres. It is situated about thirteen miles from the town of
San Rafael. Mr. DeLoug showad his good taste in select
ing this place for a home.

Of course a deer hunt was the first thing on the pro-
gramme, so early next morning, with my rifle on my shoul-
der and high hopes of pleasure and sport, I started out,
accompanied by a young genlleman named DeFreege, who,
by the way, is a fine huntsman. As Mr. DeLong was har-
vesting, we did not have the pleasure of his company. We
struck across the hills to a spring, about three miles from
the house, where my companion said that deer were in the
habit of coming to water. On arriving at the spring, as we
could find no fresh deer tracks, we concluded that the deer
had not come to drink yet; so we secreted ourselves in a
clump of bushes, about forty yards from the stream. We
had not waited more than a quarter of an hour before the
breaking of a dry twig on the other side of the spring caught
our ears, and which, I acknowledge, made my heart beat
faster. We waited a minute longer when the noise was
repeated; and presently a large buck — a perfect beauty-^*
pushed his way through the brush that grew on the edge of
the opening around the water. Cautiously we raised our
rifles, took a '"dead center" sight at his head, and waited
for him to come closer. Hardly bad he advanced five steps
toward ns when a doe and her pretty young fawn joined
him, and together they came to drink. " Shoot only at the
buck," whispered DeFreege. I nodded. "Ready?" "Yes."
Two sharp rifle reports rang out as one. The doe and fawn
sprang across the opening and bounded away to the hills,
'lut the buck lay at the water's edge pierced by our two
fineaden messengers of death." He was a big fellow, and
in fine condition.

The rest of the day I amused myself by driving several
game poachers off from the Novato tract. These poachers in-
sist not only on breaking the State Game Laws by killing
doe and fawns, but also in infringing on the personal rights
of the land-owners who have forbidden them to hunt on
their premises.

The next morning we shot and crippled a buck, that gave
us a merry chase over rocky hills and brushy canons before
we succeeded in bringing him down. In the evening I
killed a plump little buck, which made the second; and on
the final day of my visit, the eve of the first of Jaly, when
the Game Law regarding the killing of bucks goes into effect,
I resolved to have one more hunt

Mr. DeLong, DeFreege and myself tramped over the
ranch for several hours without getting a shot, for. though
we saw half a dozen or more, we could not get within dis-
tance of Ihem. The wildness of these animals was owing,
no doubt, to the fact that the trespassers before alluded to
had hunted many of them down with hounds. Late iu the
afternoon I brought down a fine buck, and considered my-
self fortunate in doing so, as he was at a greater distance
than any I had shot at before while on this expedition. This
made the fourth deer that I had sbot in three days.

The second of July, with a good supply of deer meat for
my friends in the city, I bade " good bye " to my friend and
host, and returned once more to 'Frisco, in tinre to take part
in the dusty 4th of July procession, I shall retain the
memory of the pleasure I had on "Frank DeLong's ranch
for many a day. Yours, respectfully,

H. H.

The Tuolumne Independent states that a monster grizzley
bear was shot last week, at Jo. Lord's place, above Lake
Elnor, by his son, Wm. J. The bear was not captured, as
he ran down a steep, rocky canjn, where it was impolitic)
for the hunter to follow. The old fellow must have been
shot through and through the body, as every jump he made
down the declivity the blood 6purted out on either side.
Lord said he was as big as a mule — and the Lord is above
prevarication. Two cinnamon or brown bears have also
been killed by the same party this Spring.

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July 29,

THE HORSES IN TRAINING AT SACRAMENTO.

Sackamento, July 26th, 1882.

Editob Breeder and Sportsman: Having just returned
from a delightful drive down the Eiverside road, I feel
somewhat imbued with a desire to write you a few lines
respecting the horses in training here and their condition.
No one but a Sacramentan, who has enjoyed a drive on the
Riverside at times when it was enjoyable, can imagine the
pleasure it is after dinner to light a fine cigar and jog down
behind an animal that has a record of 2:35. Such was my
privilege this evening. One of Sacramento's redeeming
features arc her .evenings; no matter if the mercury has
touched 95 degrees during the day, the delightful trade wind
up the valley from the South is almost sure to be felt after
old Sol has disappeared under the western horizon — then
one can "cool out" as nicely as though he was "rubbed"
and "walked." It is the custom among gentlemen here who
have roadsters — and they are quite plentiful — to drive about
six, then a pleasant jog down to Nick Doles at the
end of the road— a game or two of shuffle-board beneath
the sweet-scented locust trees, with a cool breeze sighing
through them — refreshes one abundantly; by the time the
games are ended, the moon is well up; then comes the "brush"
home. I know of no one who can enjoy such pleasure bet-
ter than your humble servant, unless it is you. Were you
here, I would willingly relinquish my place when invited
to you, and you would have a chance to guess the best oue
on a home brush. Should any of your friends express a
desire to bring a roadster along this Fall for the purpose of
speeding, be sure to advise them to come with their best, as
it will require one that can pull a buggy in .40 to beat either
Hamilton, Caswell, "Wachhorst, Locke, Arnold, McNasser,
Wilson, or Taylor home. Well, we have enjoyed our ride;
now to business. I know your readers will be more inter-
ested in the following than that which has preceded.

At the Park everything looks well; the track is in the
best condition — so expressed by those who, I might say,
almost live upon it. The number of runners at work is
thirty-four, and I can assure you one requires assistance if
he wishes to "catch" all of them. Their cooling-out places
are stationed at almost every eighth post, and the scene
from 4 o'clock until ten is a busy one. Theo. Winters
has returned and brought out a new trainer, Dudley
Allen of Lexington, Kentucky. He is a colored one, of the
new school, and seems to understand his business.

We noticed him at work with the two year olds and observed
that he did not run them " against tbe watch," but gave
them such preparatory work as will not injure their mus-
cles, but .still at the same time harden their flesh. He was
engaged by Mr. Winters at Chicago. Having just left the
employ of Mr. Robt. Johnson of Lexington, he is highly
recommended by such men as Jno. Clay of Kentucky, in
whose service he was five years. He expresses himself well
pleased with our country and says he has come here to stay.
He is agreeably surprised at our race horses, which he thinks
are " as good as any body's horses;" and the track is pro-
nounced by him to be the " best in America." He is well
satisfied with Mr. Winters' stable, and thinks after having
felt of them he will land one or two at the front. The fol-
lowing is a list of the race horses that are receiving their
work here.

Jim Douglass — Ray stallion, by Wild Idle, dam full sister
to Tom Atcbisoi>, owned by Densdale and Howson; in
the stable of Geo. Howson. In his past performances he
has achieved success, as will be seen by the following record :
In his two year old form he ran two races winning one. In
his three year old form be ran sixteen races winning eleven.
Thus it will be seen that during his shore career he has run
eighteen races winning twelve. He is now four years old,
sixteen hands and one-quarter in highth, and weighs
about 1,100. The past season was his first in the stud; the
number of mares served was 24, and he came out apparently
none the worse for it, His best performance, notwithstand-
ing his many good ones, George thinks was his one and
one-eighth mile run in San Francisco in his three year old
form, with 104 pounds up, which he ran in 1:55%. He is
looking fine and taking his work well.

Augusta E. — Brown filly, by Monday, dam same as Jim
Douglass— owned and trained by Geo. Howson. She is only
two years old. Her maiden r?ce was run during the meet-
ing of the Capital Turf Club this Spring, at Sacramento, in
which she defeated Clara W., one-half mile, in .51% and
five-eighths in 1:07. Sho is about 15-3, weighs about 950,
and is a very promising filly.

Judge McKinstby — Beautiful bay, by Thad Stevens or
Grinstead, We might as well state right here that there is
no doubt in our mind but that his sire is Grinstead. His
form, color and head show Grinstead plainly. His dam is
the speedy little queen Katie Pease, this being her third
colt, and the first one that has ever been trained. Her
first colt was by Joe Daniels, and being injured while a
suckling it was found necessary to destroy it. Her second
colt was by Wild Idle, a filly, and for some reason was never
trained. Her last colt, at present by her side, is by Thad
Stevens, whom it favors in form, and in color the mare.
Judge McKinstry, as well as his dam and colts mentioned
is the property of Judge Mee, and is being handled by Mr.
Matthew Stems. He is a powerful built horse, three years
old, stands about 15-2, will weigh 950. He is deceiving in
that respect aB he is " low on the ground " We have seen
him in his work and he resembles old Grinstead in every
particular. He is entered in the Breeders' Stake, to be run
■at the State Fait of 1882, which stake amounts to $1,250,
with such horses as the Duchess, Maria F., Frank Rhoads,
Duke of Monday and Idler. Mr. Storns takes great pride
in showing him, and thinks he will be able to start a race
horse this Fall. The Judge's stable companion is the small
Scotch terrier "Aleck," who curls up and goes to sleep as
comfortably on the Judge's back as in his kennel.

Marion — Bright bay filly, by Hubbard, dam Electra, she
being full sister to Warwick and half sister to Wiuuifred—
owned by J. B. Chase of San Fraucisco. She is a very
handsome two-year-old, and, as will be observed, is bred for
a runner. She will probably run her maiden race this Fall.

Lady Clare — A cb. filly, by Joe Duuiels, dam by Owen
Dcile, g, d. Bonnie Bt-11, hy Belmont — owned by J. B. Chase
of San Francisco. She is three years old, 15% hands high,
will weigh 900 lbs. In form she resembles her sire, in color
her dam. She iB a strong, compact built filly, aud if sho

does not show speed when turned loose we will be deceived.
She is entered in the Winters Stake, to be ruu this Fall.

Laura — Ch. filly, by Shannon, dam Folly, by Planet-
owned by J. B. Chase. She is a handsome two-year-old.
Her maiden race was run this Spring over the Bay District
with Gauo, Lucky B., and eleven others. Although last to
get off, she finished well up in the bunch. It is said she has
shown a half better than 50 seconds. She will be started
with a few fast ones this Fall, when we will be able to wit-
ness her performance.

Ebony — Black gelding, by Shannon, dam Velveteen, by
Lodi — owned by Dr. Taliferro. He is four years old, ran
second in the Gentleman's race this Spring. The above are
trained by Mat. Storn.

Feane Rhoads — Bay stallion, by Leinster, dam Addie A.
— owned by W. L. Pritchard, trained by Willis Hull. He
is four years old, a short, pony-built horse, will weigh about
900; has run two races, one in his_ two-year and one in
his three-year old form. He, with the others belonging to
Mr. Pritchard, wintered in Nevada, and when brought over
last May was very high in flesh. Mr. Hull is steadily work-
ing on them, and hopes to be among the winners this Fall.

Capt. Kidd — Bay stallion, by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dun-
bar, by Bonnie Scotland, He is also owned by Mr. Pritch-
ard and worked by Mr/. Hull. He is three years old, and
wiJl start in the Breeders' Stake this Fall, which is 1%
milis, and just about his distance.

Lizzie P. — By filly, full sister to Rhoads — owned by Mr.
Pritchard; in the stable of Mr. Hull. She is built exactly
opposite in form to Rhoads, being longer and more rangy.
She is three years old, ran at Oaklnnd in 1881, in her two-
year-old form, beating Maria F., Winnifred, Rosemary and
Belle S. She will probably meet some of them again this
Fall. She is in fine form and taking her work with ease.

Cy Mulkey — Bay stallion, by Leinster, dam Irene Harding
— owned by W. L. Pritchard, being trained by Mr. Hull.
He is three years old; a very promising colt; will ruu his
first race this Fall; well bred, and should make a racehorse.

Vila Randlett — Gray filly, by Waterford, dam Little So-
phie— owned by Pritchard, worked by Hull. She is. four
years old, has run one race at Oakland, in which she failed
to get a place. She will probably show some good ones her
heels this Fall.

Sorrel Filly — By Leinster, dam Lotta Lee — owned
and worked by same parties. She is a fine, large, good gaited
filly, shows considerable speed, aud will be entered through
the circuit. Mr. Hull has also in training two two-year-olds
that he says will not be slow.

Jim Brown— Ch. stallion, by Foster, dam Flush, by Hia-
watha— owned by Geo. Hearst, in the stable of Mr. Thos.
Delaney, who has just returned from Salt Lake. He tells
many funny stories about his exploits there, but is perfectly
willing to return, as he believes there is no place like Cali-
fornia. Jim Brown is four years old, has run nine races,
winning five. His best race was at Sacramento last Fall,
when he beat Fred. Collier 1% miles, with 110 up, in
2:36%. Delaney says he will fetch him up all right, and
that he will be as good if not better than ever ho was.

Nubia — Brown filly, by Leinster, dam Addie A., by As-
teroid— owned by J, B. Haggin; being worked by Thos. De-
laney. She is two years old, ran her maiden race this
Spring.

Irene — Chestnut filly, by Leinster, dam Irene Harding —
owned by J. B. Haggin; in charge of Mr. Delaney. Two
years old. Will run her first race this Fall.

Young Flush— Dark chestnut, by Leinster, dam Flush —
owned by J. B. Haggin; trained by Thomas Delaney. Two
years old. Has never run. She is a handsome filly. Is
bred right, and should be a fast one.

Sophie — Light chestnut filly, by Bazaar, dam Sophie
Jennison — owned by J. B. Haggin. worked by Delaney.
She is two years old. Ran her first race this Spring. Un-
placed

My Love — Brown yearling filly, by Virgil, dam Light-
foot, by Lexington. This is one of the yearlings pur-
chased by Mr. Haggin at the Swigert sale this Spring.
Also, a bay colt, by imported Billet, grand dam Leon.
These are being carefully handled by Mr. Delaney. We
would say that Maria F., Red Boy, Pearl Jennings,
Wildmoor, and a couple of fast two-year-oldB, are expected
to arrive soon. They have engaged stalls at the Park, and
will prove quite an addition to the turf of California. They
are at present quartered at Salt Lake City, where they have
had engagemuuts during the last meeting there.

May D. — Chestnut filly, by Shannon, dam Jessie R. —
owned by Put Robson; in the stable of Frank De Peyster,
who is doing well with her. . She is but two years old, and
showed up very fine at the Spring meeting.

Sister to Lottery — Bay, by Monday, dam Virginia —
owned by Henry Schwartz, of San Francisco; in the stable
of Frank De Peyster. She is three years old, and is doing
nicely.

Lady Partisan — Bay filly, by imported Partisan, dam
Jule, by Nena Sahib — owned and trained by A. Miller. She
is three years old. Never ran, but is bred and has the
action of a runner.

In Mr. Winters' stable, under the care of Dudley Allen,
is found Duke of Norfolk, Atalanta and Clara W., all of
whom are well known. They are in fine order, and will be
entered throughout the circuit. The Mattie A., two-year
old, is a very promising filly, aud will surprise some this
year. She is doing well.

The trotters are gathering at the Park, and as a general
thing are doing well. Buccaneer is a dark brown stallion,
by Iowa Chief, by Green's Bashaw, dam Tinsley Maid, by*
Flaxtail, supposed to be by Blue Bull— owned by G. Valeusin
of Hicksville, aud in the stable of Win. Donathan. Bucca-
neer is 15-3, will weigh over 1,100 in stud shape. Duriug
the past season he has covered 19 mares and passed through
his season well. In reference to his progeny we would say
that Buccaneer has proven himself to be a model stock
horse; as to size and speed he excels many of our tiuer and
closer bred horses. The only two colts of his that have
ever been shown up and handled for trotters are Flight and
Pride. The former in her three-year-old form, without being
in condition, got a record of 2.35, and was well up in .32%.
As to Pride much has been written, suffice it to say that sho
trotted as a yearling in 2:44%, being beaten by the renowned
Hiuda Rose by oue second only — the last half she trotted in
1:19. Buccaneer has beeu handled this year with the inten-
tion of trotting him clear through the circuit. But owiug
to a mishap which required him to bo severely blistered, it
is now not known whether or not he will be able to go the
route. He will at all events be entered. Six of his colts
will be in the Embryo Stakes this Fall. Crown Point and
Flight are worked in the same stable. The former, with a
record of 2:24.%, will be entered in the 22 and 25 classes.

The latter is doing nicely, having shown a mile in 2:28^,
the last half in 1:12 and last quarter in .35^.

Tump Winston (formerly Kent) — Ch. gilding, by Primus,
dam Lady Dow— owned by the Winston estate, in the stable
of Elijah Downer. He is nine years old, 15% hands,
weight 930. He has trotted six races, winning four. HiB
record is 2:33. He is in fine form and doing better than
ever. He has shown Mr. Downer 26% this year. He will
go through the circuit.

Ned Forrest— Chestnut gelding, by Blackbird, dam by
Jno. Morgan, g. d. by Glencoe— owned by D. M, Reavis; in
the stable of Jno. Mclntyre. He is six years old, has never
trotted in public. He has proven himself a very handy
horse to Mack, who will send him clear through.

William D. — Iron grey stallion, by Blackird, dam Flora,
said to be by Taylor— owned by D. M. Reavis. She is but
two years old, has shown 2:55, and will, under Mclntyre 'b
schooling, lower that considerable, it is thought.

James Duane — Dark brown gelding by Blackbird, dam
by Signal— owned by D. M. Reavis; in the stable of Mc-
lntyre. He is four years old, a green one that will bear
working up.

Mr. Wilbur Smith has charge of Mr, E. H. Miller's stable,
in which are quartered the well known horses:

Claremount, Adalia, Berlin, Adair, Hamil and Adina, be- '
ing the get of Fred Low and Electioneer principally. They
are all doing splendidly under Wilbur's tuition. Adina is
entered in the Embryo Stakes for '82-3-4, in all hsr forms
up to that age. She is now a yearling, a beautiful bay, by
Electioneer, dam Addie Lee.

Como — Dark chestnut stallion, flax mane and tail, by El-
mo, dam Juno, by Pat Malloy — owned by C. D. Hastings of
Suisun; in the stable of Worth Ober. This colt is 4 years
old; trotted two races in 3-year-old form. Has no record.

Good Bye — Dark iron grey gelding, dam a thoroughbred
mare— owned by Jos. Beake of Suisuu; in the stable of
Worth Ober. He is 3-years old — a green one.

Sultan Filly — Bay, by Sultan, dam Katy Did, by Fire-
man. She is two years old, a beautiful filly; resembles
Eva very much in her form and action. She is owned and
trained by Worth Ober.

I Wonder— Brown gelding, by Young's Henry Belmont,
dam a Blackhawk mare— owned by C. H. Merrill of Willows,
Colusa Co.; in the stable of W. R. Merrill. Ho lias never
trotted yet; is a handsome gaited horse, and will be entered
through the circuit in both the 40 and 30 classes.

Boxer — Ch. g., by Young's Henry Belmont, dam a thor-
oughbred mare — owned and worked by W. R. Merrill. He
is five years old; has never trotted. The same gentleman
has a roadster pacer, which he claims is not very slow. He
calls him "Finnigau."

Greenville — Brown gelding, by the Tyler hose, dam a
thoroughbred mare. He is owned by A. G. Bechtel, of
Greenville; in the stable of Chas. Shear. Will be entered in
the 30 and 40 classes through the circuit.

Billey Lyle— Bay stallion, by Roach's American Star,
dam by McCracken's Blackhawk— owned by M. Ryan of
San Fraucisco; in the stable of Chas. Shear. He will be
in the two mile race.

Yours, etc., Mile-and-a-quartee.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TROTTING-HORSE
BREEDERS.

Sixth Annual Meeting, Gentlemen's Driving Park, jveio York,
Oct. 3, 4 and 5, 1882.
The following are the payments and nominations made,

as per condition annexed, in stakes, July 1:

2. Third Renewal of the Annual Nursery (Declaration

Stakes) for foals of 1879, to be trotted (when three years

old) at the Fall meeting of 1882; $50 entrance, payable as

follows: $10 to accompany the nomination, May 1, 1880;

$15 additional July 1, 1882, and the remainder twenty days

before the meeting, after which the whole becomes play or

pay. Closed May 1, 1880, the final payment of $25 forfeit

will be due on Sept. 13, 1882.

W. H. Taylor's b. f. Lizzie Taylor, by Abdallah Duroc, dam
by King's Champion.

W. H. Wilson's blk. f. Martha W., by Arnold— Edna.

C. Stanford's br. f., by Knox — Laura Keeue.

C. Stanford's br. c, by Victor Mohawk— Lady Clay.

J. D. Willis' b. c. Rosewood, by Norwood — Rosemary.

C. S. Burr's b. c. Comae, by Kentucky Prince — Atlanta, by
Messenger Duroc.

C. S. Burr's b. c. Conflict, by Messenger Duroc — Madeline.

O. Backman's ch. c. Chestnut, by Messenger Duroc — Ro-
mance.

G. K. Sistare's b. f. Thalia, by Messenger Duroc — Lady
Bryant.

B. F. Tracy's b. c. Alroy, by Peacemaker — Mouson Girl, by
Arabian Girl.

4. Atlantic Stakes, for foals of 1877; $250 entrance; pay-
able in the following forfeits: ^50 to accompany nomina-
tion, May 1, 1882; $50 additional July 1, 1882, and the
remainder ($150) Sept. 13, 1882, twenty days before the
meeting of 1882.

J. D. Willis' b. g. Jupiter Norwood, by Norwood — Rose-
mary, hy Jupiter.

A. Goldsmith's b. h. Barrett, by Chester Chief, dam by

Houston's Clay.
This stake re-opened to name and close July 1, receivi
the following additional nominations:

B. J. Treacy's b. g. McLeod, by Hemphill's Patchen, da

by John Dillard.
J. L. Russell's b. m. Lotto, by Florida — Kate Foster, N
Daniel Lambert.

5. Pacific Stakes, for foals of 1878; like conditions.

R. Steel's b. f. First Love, by Happy Medium — Mary I

Whitney, by Volunteer.
R. Steel's b. f. Souvenir, by Happy Medium— Tjydia Moi

gue, by Tippoo Bashaw.
W. H. Wilson's gr. g. De Soto, by Administrator— Sil

Foil, by Jackson's Flying Cloud.

6. Initiation Slakes, for stallions that have never bet
2;3U; like conditions.

J. O'Rorke's b. h. Daniel O'Rorke, by Dr. Syntax — Er

by Volunteer.
E. Buck's b. h. Red Cross, by Brigand— Fanny, by Di

Magna Charta.
A. C. Green's b. h. Gen. Greene, by Ajax— Lady Sbeo

by American Star.
S. Condit's b. h. Patrician, by Thos. JefTurson— Sylpl

Dunbartou:
S. C. Well's b. h. St. Gothard, by Geo. Wilkes— Non

American Clay. '

1882

Qht ^rjcjcdcr and jipjcrctsnmtj.

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7. Confi-nnation Slakes, for stallions that have never beaten
2:20; like conditions.

[By consent of the nominators this stake was withdrawn,
and a stake for stallions that have never beaten 2:23 substi-
tuted upon like conditions to name and^lose Jane 10. It
having failed to receive kny additional nominations and the
two original nominators having forfeited in second payments,
this stake is declared off.]

8. Hopewell Stakes, for stallions that have never beaten
2:40; conditions same as "Atlantic."

J. D. "Vvillis* b. h. Norwood Star, by Norwood — Voluntary,
by Volunteer.

J. O'Rorke's b. h. Touchstone (formerly John O'Rorke),
by Knickerbocker — Spring Day, by Lapidist.

J. W. McKee's eh. h. Young Fullerton, by Edward Everett —
Flora, by Jupiter.

F. B. Tracy's b. h. Oxmoor, byt Princeps — Lindora, by
Hambletonian.

A. Goldsmith's b. h. Walnut, by Florida, dam by Messen-
ger Hambletonian.

9 (1). Everett House-Stakes, for foals of 1879, by stal-
lions whose get have never beaten 2:45, at three years old or
under; $50 entrance, payable in the following forfeits: $10
to accompany the nomination. May 1, 1882; $15 additional
Jnly 1, 1882, and the remainder ($25) Sept. 13, 1882, twenty
days before the meeting of 1882.

Baker & Harrigan's b. c. Hugo, by Ashland's Patuhen —

Belle of Pawlet.
Moulton Bros.' ch. f. by Vermont Messenger — Fanny Sleight,

by Ethan Allen.
T. Strahan's (for owner) b. f . Bergen Belle, by Sweepstakes,

dam by Post Boy (Barclay's).
J. KuddeU's ch. g. Johnny Walter, by Sir Walter- Lady

Darling.
K. P. Pond's b. c. Thornewood, by Woodlawn — May Strader,

by Mambrino Clay.
C. Stanford's b. c. Victor Clay.
6. C. Hubbard's b. f. Alice Owen, by Metropolitan — Flora,

by Yankee.
6. Condit's b. f. Bessie Parke, by Patrician — Betsy Wood,

by Knickerbocker.
6. J>. Kittredge's br. c. Volmer, by Gambetta — Ulster Queen,

by Hambletonian.

F. B. Tracy's b. c. Alroy, by Peacemaker — Mason Girl, by

Arabian Chief.
T. Kilpatrlck's b. f . Jennie Walter, by Sir Walter — Semonita,

by Sentinel.
T. Kiipatrick's b. f. Lucy Walter, by" Sir Walter, dam by

Hambletonian.

10 (2). Union Stakes,fov foals of 1878, by stallions whose
get have never beaten 2:40 at four years old or under. Con-
ditions same as (1).

C. H. Kerner's b. f. Daisy, by Flatbush Abdallah — Lady

Waldron, by Norwood.
W. P. Boylan's b. f. by Warwick Boy, dam by Bay Billy.
J. Yearance's ch. g. Sir Charles, by Beausire, dam by For-

man's Warfield.
C. F. Willis' b. f. Mary Archita, by Warwick Boy — Loveless

Mare, dam of Bonnie Kate.
Baker & Harrigan's b. g. Humbert, by Bona Fide — Belle of

Pawlet.
C. Stanford's b. c. LurlineBoy, by Victor Mohawk — Lurline,

by Hambletonian.
E. Gr. Doolittle's br. f._ Jessie, by Metropolitan — Flora, by

Yankee.
W. H. Wilson's gr. g. Dunklee, by Selim, dam by Indian

Chief.

11 (3). Manhattan Stakes, for foals of 1877, by stallions
whose get have never beaten 2:35 at 5 years old or under.
Conditions same as (1).

A. Goldsmith's b. h. Barrett, by Chester Chief, dam by

Houston's Clay.

G. Haner's gr. g. Don Carlos, by Highland Gray — Dolly
. Daly (Florence's dam).

Consolation Stakes, for four-year-olds (foals 1878), non-
winners as three-year-olds, and underonly; $100 each, h. f.,
$50 to accompany nomination July 1 next; $50 additional
forfeit 20 days (Sept. 17) before the coming Fall Meeting of
1882, when the stakes will be trotted for.
C. H. Kernir's b. f. Daisy, by Flatbush Abdallah — Lady
Waldron, by Norwood.

B. Steel's b. f. Souvenier, by Happy Medium — Lydia Mon-

tague, by Tippoo Saib.
B. Steel's b. f. First Love, by Happy Medium — Mary Whit-
ney, by Volunteer.

Combination Stakes, for mares and stallions only that have
never beaten 2:30, $100 each, h. f., $50 to accompany nomi-
nation July 1, 1882, and the remainder $50 (forfeit) 20 days
before the above meeting, iteceived only one nomination,
and is declared off.

In addition to the foregoing the Executive Committee an-
nounces the designation of the "Juvenile Stakes" for the
Annual Nursery Stakes (fifth renewal) for foals of 1881, to
be trotted as three-year-olds; by stallions whose get have
never beaten 2:30 at three years old or under, which closed
May 1, 1882, and the fifth renewal of the Annual Nursery
Stakes, for foals of 1881 (to be trotted for when three years
old at the Fall meeting of 1884), $150 entrance, payable in
the following forfeits: ©25 to accompany nomination July
1, 1882; $25 additional May 1, 1883; $25 additional May 1,
1884, and the remainder ($75) 20 days before the meeting
of 1884.
B. J. Treacy's b. f. Carrie Wilkes, by George Wilkes— Carrie

Prince, by Black Prince.
B. J. Treacy's rn. g. Freeland, by Abdallah West — Alice
White, by Denmark.

B. J. Treacy's b. c. Western Sprague, by Gov. Sprague —

Mamie, by Allie West.
G. K. Sistare's b. f. Niketa, by Belmont— In Nuce, by Wm.
Welch.

C. S. Burr's b. g. by Kentucky Prince — Belinda, by Ham-

bletonian.
C. S. Burr's b. c. by Kentucky Prince — Friendship, by

Messenger Duroc.
C. Backman's cb. f. by Messenger Duroc — Antoinette, by

Shepherd's Battler.
C. Backman's b. f. by Kentucky Prince — Bonnie Lassie, by

Hambletonian.
C. Backman's ch. f . by Meredith — Annie Seely, by Gifford

Morgan .
C. Backman's blk. f. by Kentucky Prince — Lady Dexter, by

Hambletonian.
C. Backman's b. f. by Kentucky Prince — Queen of May, by

Hambletonian.
C. Backman's b. c. by Kentucky Prince — Starbeam, by

Hambletonian.

I J. D. Willis' b. f. Ella Clay, by Henry Clay— Lady Winfield
by Ed. Everett.

! Palo Alto Stock Farm's br. c. Magenta, by Electioneer—
Nancy, by John Nelson.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. c. Will Urocker, by Electioneer—
Meliuche, by St. Clair.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f. Chiquita, by Electioneer -
Pearl, by Geo. Lancaster.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f. Argo, by Electioneer — Ameri-
can Girl, by Toronto Sontag.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f . Martinique, by Electioneer —
Marti, by Whipple's Hambletonian.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's br. f. Alta Belle, by Electioneer —
Beautiful Bells, oy the Moor.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. c. Allen, by Gen. Benton — Lady
Morgan, by Hambletonian.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. c. lone, by Gen. Benton — Iren
by Mohawk Chief.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. c. Edos, by Gen. Benton — Sontag
Mohawk, by Mohawk Chief.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f. Aragon, by Gen. Benton —
Alice, by Almont.

H. W. T. Mali's ch, f. Helena — Helen, by Messenger Duroc.
Mali Stakes, for foals of 1880 (now two-year-olds), to be

trotted for when three years old; $250 each; $500 added by

Mr. H. W. T. Mali; $50 forfeit to accompany nomination,

July 1, 1882; $50 additional forfeit May 1, 1883, and the

remainder, $150 forfeit, 20 days before the meeting of 1883

when the stakes will be trotted for.

M. E. Cunningham's ch. c. Marc Antony, by Sir Walter-
Susie L., by Hambletonian Abdallah.

T. Loughran's ch. c. Sparticus, by Kentucky Prince — Dolly
Everett, by Edward Everett.

J. W. Mackey's b. f. Ruby, by Sultan, dam a Hambletonian
mare.

G-. K. Sistare's b. f. Marion, by Messenger Duroc — Star-
beam, by Hambletonian.

R. Steel's b. c. Leon Ltmar, by Happy Medium- -Lydia
Montague, by Tippoo Sahib.

R. Steel's b. c. Puritan, by Happy Medium — Lady Mambri
no, by Puritan.

R. Steel's b. c. Warlock, by Belmont— Waterwich, dam of
Scotland.

O. B. Lowell's b. f. Uletta, by Warwick Boy, dam by the Lee
horse, sou of Wood's Hambletonian.

L. D. Parker's b. c. Prepotency, by Solicitor- -Red Bird, by
Alexander's Normrm.

H. W. T. Mali's br. f. Perdita, by Messenger Duroc — Annie
Cook, by Bowman's Clark Chief.

Hunting & Nicholas' bib. g. Gurnee, by Leland — Rosema
by Young America.

J. H. DeMott'sb. g. Intuition, by Kentucky Prince — Friend-
ship, by Messenger Duroc.

J. H. DeMott's b. f. Impression, by Mambrino Rattler-
Lottie, by Grand Bashaw.

C. Backman's b. c. by Messenger Duroc — Green Mountain
Maid, by Harry Clay.

C. Backman's blk. c. by Messenger Daroc — Hattie Hogan
by Henry Clay.

C. S. Burr's b. f. Kentucky Prince — Bess, by Hambletonian

C. S. Burr's b. g. by Messenger Duroc — Antoinette, by
Shepherd's Rattler.

S. F. Knapp's b. f. Sweetness, by Messenger Duroc — Fanny
Clay, by Henry Clay.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f . Helen, by Gen. Benton — Ala-
meda Maid, by Whipple's Hambletonian.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f. Nellie Benton, by Gen. Benton
— Norma, by Alexander's Norman.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's gr. f. Sallie Benton, by Gen. Benton
— Sontag Mohawk, by Mohawk Chief.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. c. Alfred, by Gen. Benton — Alice,
by Almont.

Palo Alto Siock Farm's br. f . Hinda Rose, by Electioneer —
Beautiful Bells, by the Moor.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f. Wave, by Electioneer — Waxey,
by Lexington.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b. f . Flower Girl, by Electioneer—
Mayflower, by St. Clair.

NOTICE.

The Secretaries of the different District Fair Asso-
ciations should send a list of l heir entries to this office,
so that they can he printed in our next issue.

THE GUS .

, THE GUN CLUB.

Last Saturday several members of The Gun Club, on in-
vitation from Mr. T. Ewing, met at Bird's Point, near
Alameda, to enjoy the sport of an afternoon's pigeon shoot-
ing. The day was very pleasant, a little cloudy, with just
enough wind to help the birds fly well. For the first match
a purse of $10 was offered for the best, and $5 for the sec-
ond best shot in twelve points, at thirty yards raise from
ground traps. The following are the names of the gentle-
men and: their score in the first match:

H. Babcock 1 10 10 111110 0—8

F.Butler 1 0111111111 1—11

A. W. Havens 0 1111111100 1—9

Jos. Murphy 1 1010011110 1—8

R. Wilson 1 0111011010 1—8

R. Liddle 1 1111111100 1—10

T. Ewintr 0 1111111111 1— II

J. K. Orr 0 1111111111 1-11

Messrs. Butler, Ewing and Orr having made a tie on 11
points, it was agreed that the $10 and $5 purses be divided
equally among the three gentlemen. There was some very
good shooting done, taking into consideration the differ-
ence in the pigeons— some being very quick, while others
were slow and hard to raise.

The next match was for purses of $10 and $5 for the best
and second best shots respectively, at the same distance,
and C. V. Colman, who was one of the judges in the first
match, took part in this match. The score made waB:

Colman 0 1 1 1 l 1—5

Babcock 1 10 0 1 1— 4

Butler 0 10 11 0-3

Havens 1 10 10 1—4

Murphy 0 1111 1—5

WilBon 1 1110 1—5

Liddle 1 1111 1-6

Ewing 1 10 111-5

Orr 1 110 1 1—5

Mr. Liddle killed his six birds and took the first prize.
Messrs, Colman, Murphy, Wilson, Ewing and Orr "tied"
on 5 points, and in shooting off the second prize was won by
Mr. Murphy.

The third match was the most exciting of all, a pair of
birds being thrown from the plunge traps placed eighteen
yards from the shooter. The pigeons were lively ones, and
it required quick moves to bring down two birds flying in
opposite directions, and away from the shooting point. The
following score speaks well for the sportsmen:

Colman 00 10 11—3

Murphy 10 0 1 1 1—4-

Wilson 10 10 C 0— 2

Ewinz 0 1 11 1 0—4

Babcock 11 11 1 0—5

Liddle 11 11 11—6

Havens 11 11 1 0—5

Butler 0 1111 1—5

The last match was the same as the second — distance 30
yards, 4 ground traps, 6 points. The score was as follows;

Colman 1 10 10 1—4

Babcock 1 1110 1—5

Butler 1 110 1 1—5

Havens 1 1 1 1 1 0—5

Murphy 1 10 10 0—3

Liddle 11111 0—5

Ewing 1 1111 1—0

But few birds escaped outside of the 100-yard bounds,
and Mr. Liddle missed less pigeons than any one else.
Messrs. Butler, Ewing and Orr proved themselves to bo
more than average shots. Mr. Murphy made several very
pretty shots; in fact, all of the gentlemen are perfectly
familiar with, and very quick in, the handling of their guns.
At 6 o'clock a homeward movement was made, every one
expressing satisfaction with the afternoon's sport. The
members of "The Gun Club " meet again for practice about
the middle of August.

THE CALIFORNIA CLUB'S SHOOT.
Last Sunday was a pleasant day at San Bruno, and there
was quite a large attendance at Dick Cunningham's shoot-
ing grounds to witness the contest for the California Club's
medal. The match was at 12 birds, 21 yards rise, 100 yards
boundary, and T traps. An additional incentive to extra
good shooting was the desire on the part of many contest-
ants to keep up the average and secure a place in the club
team, which will shoot against a team from the Cosmopoli-
tan Club for the diamond medal, on Sunday next. The
weather seemed to suit the birds well enough, and there
were but few instances of halting on the traps. Some of
the birds flew in the most baffling manner, which accounts
for the poor scores made by such excellent shots as Dr.
Knowles, Stackpool, Walsh and Berwick. Robinson, who
was the first man at the trap, opened the ball by missing an
easy incomer. Pearson's miss was also an easy bird, while
Ellon cannot be blamed in the least for allowing his eleventh
to get over the fence to attend to some family affairs that it
had awaiting its presence on top of Cunningham's dove
cote. The score was as follows:

C. Robinson 0 1111111111 1—11

Dr. Knowles 1 0010101101 1—7

C. Stackpool 0 1101011111 0— g

B. Berwick 0 1110101001 1—7

J. H. Jellett 1 103 1111011 1— 10.

A. Burbank 1 1101111110 1—10

Dr. Hays 1 1111111011 0— 10

T.A.Pearson 1 1111111111 0-11

R.EU011 1 1111111110 1—11

ur. Chismore 1 1011011110 1—9

J. Kerrigan 1 1111111100 0— 9

D. M. Pyle 0 0011111110 1—8

C. Johnston 0 11110001111—8

O. B.Bogart 1 1010110101 1—8

I.Brandt 00011111010 1—7

P.J.Walsh 0 1111011110 1—0

The three gentlemen who tied on 11 kills each then shot
off at double birds, with the following result:

Robinson 1 1 1 1 — 4

Pearson 1 1 0 0— 2

Ellon 0 0 — 0

This gave Crittenden Kobinson first prize, T. Pearson
second and B. Ellon third.

A match at sis birds followed, for prizes of $20, $12 50
and $5. The score was as follows:

Robinson 1 1

Pearson 1 1

Harney 0 0

Walsh 0 1

Clare 1 0

Hays 1 1

Chismore 1 1

Berwick 1 1

Slade 1 1

Bogart 0 1

Jellett 1

Johnson 1

M. Brown 1

B. Brown 0

J. Kerrigan.-. 0

* Withdrawn.

1111—1

10 1—2

0' — 1

111—6

10 1—4

111—6

110—5

111—6

110—4

11111—6

11110—5

11111—6

10 0 11—3

Robinson, Chismore, Slade, Jellett and M. Brown having
tied on clean scores, shot off at three pair. Slade and Jel-
lett tied again, and divided first and second money, M.
Brown winning third.

A rive bird match which followed was won by Robinson,
who tied with Pearson aud Jellett and beat them in shooting
off. Robinson also divided a. four bird match with Dr.
Hays. The day's shooting resulted in upwards of 75 per
cent of kills — not high figures for good shots, but good work
for an all day club match.

MATCHES AT SACRAMENTO.

On the 21st iust. a couple of matches were shot at the
Agricultural Park, which drew together a fair assemblage of
amateurs. The first was a contest between C. H. Todd and
George "VVittenbrock for $40 a side, each killing ten birds in
the dozen. In the tie at three pairs of double birds they
each scored four birds, but on the second tie the victory re-
sulted in Mr. Witteubrock's favor by a score of six to one.
The Capital Club shoot was at clay pigeons, William Nesbit
and Charles Flohr tieing on 12 straight, and in the shoot-off
at live birds Nesbit won the first medal with five straight
kills.

The Diamond Medal Trophy will be competed for by the
Cosmopolitan aud California Clubs at San Bruno on Sun-
day next. It will be a twelve-bird match, and each team
comprise fifteen men.

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July 29,

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SAN FRANCISCO,

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1882

CLOSING OF ENTRIES.

On tile first flay of August next the stakes of the
jpiuilic Coast Blood-Horse Association, the Embryo
Stakes and the Purses and Stakes at the California
Fairs will close.

The advertisements in this paper will give the. par-
ticulars. Do not forget the date — TUESDAY, AUGUST
1st, 1882.

A GRAND DRIYE FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

There is a report current that there is a chance
for the construction of a drive in San Francisco
which will be a great boon to the citizens of the
metropolis, and which will be a benefit to the
breeders of road-horses and trotters in every por-
tion of the State. The good results will not be
confined to owners, sellers and buyers of horses;
the advantages will be general, and the city an
equal shareholder in return for the investment.
This without cost to the corporation, as it is con-
templated to build it with individual subscriptions.
There are other things required than commercial
advantages to make a great city. It must have the
elements of pleasure as well as adaptability for
business to attract; and when there is a combina-
tion of pleasure and exercise conducing to mental
and physical health, the two great essentials of life
are joined. From mid-life to old age there is a
greater necessity for exercise than youth or early
manhood demands. The buoyant spirits compel
exertion. The blood is mercurial, and that which
causes colts to gambol and run in the pasture-field
drives the young man to athletic sports of some
kind to work off the superabundant energy. Busi-
ness cares do not engross the faculties. The work
accomplished, and it is banished from the mind.
The older are debarred 'from the same relief. If
the inclinations are bent in the same direction,
they dare not follow them. Dignity, propriety,
all the senseless shams of social and business life,
forbid the indulgence. Were a man of fifty years
or upwards to engage in a rowing match, a foot
race, or bestride a bicycle in a contest with others,
his business and social standing would be in serious
jeopardy. There are few, however, of that age
who have the least desire to engage in these active
sports. The truly American recreation of road-
driving comes to their aid. In the whole range of
•exercises suitable for men of business in the cities
■and large towns, there is none other which is so
well adapted to counteract the wear of sedentary
and exciting pursuits. There is a counter excite-
ment, turning the thoughts into other channels,
relieving the mind from a strain which is destruc-
tive if not overcome, and with sufficient exercise
to restore the physical functions. Any one who
has been in the habit of road-driving, and who is
immersed in the cares of business, will acknowledge
how great the relief is. From the moment the
horses are " set going," especially if the speed is
called out by a contest with others, the weariness
is gone. There is a magical influence in the swift
motion and the struggle for victory. The driver
is intent on winning, and the thoughts which tor-
mented him vanish like a dream. Debarred from
the favorite pastime, and he will tell you that he
is entirely out of sorts. The close of business
hours finds him gloomy and despondent, and he
goes to bed still under the shadow. He is languid
when he arises in the morning, tired when he com-
mences the labor of the day.

But in order to obtain the benefits, there must
be an opportunity. With such drives as there are

in the vicinity of San Francisco at present, there
is no chance for the exhilarating amusement. Since
the Cliff House road has been rendered unfit for
fast driving, there is no place suitable, and it is a
well known fact that road-horses have depreciated
fully fifty per cent, on account of there being no
suitable drive. The plan which is now proposed
is to construct a driveway skirting Golden Gate
Park. The former Superintendent, Mr. Hennessy,
had a survey made on the north side of the Park,
and he estimated that a mile in length, two hun-
dred feet in width, with fifty feet of the center
macadamized, could be built for $25,000. The
grade would only be thirty feet in the mile, which
would be little if any impediment. With seventy-
five feet on each side of the macadamized portion,
there would be ample room for the fast work, and
less danger from collisions than if there was a nar-
rower dirt road and no macadam. Without the
broken stone in the center, and a dirt roadway of
one hundred or one hundred and twenty feet, the
probable cost would not be over $15,000. Either
of these amounts can certainly be raised by sub-
scription, if the Park Commissioners decide to take
it in hand; and there may be other locations than
the one surveyed which will offer equal advantages.
Now that the trees have grown to a guarding height,
there is protection from the wind, and in a few
years more the barrier ,will be complete. Where
previouslj' the sand drifted, piling up in huge
heaps, there is no trouble from that source now,
and, every year adds to the efficacy of the living
guard. There are no serious obstacles to over-
come, and we hope to announce ere many weeks
have passed that the preliminary steps have been
taken.

THE EMBRYO STAKE.

Owing to the somewhat complicated conditions,
the Embryo Stake is not easily understood by those
who intend making nominations. In " The Track "
department will be found an explanation which we
hope will be a sufficient information to guide those
making entries.

The wonderful performances of the Palo Alto
and Sunny Slope youngsters have caused such a
trepidation among some of the breeders, that there
is a disposition to " stay out," but we think that if
the faint-hearted will take a good look at it they
will come to the conclusion that such a course is
not the proper one. In the first place, it is a di-
rect admission of inferiority, for no matter how
plausible the excuses offered, there will be a gen-
eral verdict that the owners have no confidence in
the animals they are rearing. Any person who is
engaged in breeding trotting horses cannot afford-
to lie under this imputation, and there are cer-
tainly limited numbers who are enabled to give a
few the same chances which the many are granted
on the big breeding farms. The amount is so
small to risk that no one can claim it is beyond
their means, and for this small «Bum there is a
chance for a large gain.

Apart from the question of dollars and cents,
dependent on winning the stake, there are in-
terests of far greater moment.

It is important to show that California has ad-
vantages for breeding and rearing fast trotters
outside of the farms which are so largely stocked,
and that a man with a single mare of the right
stamp can cope with the owner of scores of them.

There are the same climatic advantages, the
same natural aids for development; and though
some of the adjuncts for the education of a large
number are lacking, this is not an essential when
only a few have to go through the course. The
Embryo Stake gives the small breeder an opportu-
nity which he should not neglect. The bugbear
of injury arising from the early training of colts is
no longer dreaded, and that old-time prejudice is
fast giving way to a more enlightened knowledge.
We hope to receive enough nominations to con-
vince the Eastern people that there are brooders in
California who do not share in the belief that the
colts on one or two farms are all that there are
here, and that even the wonderful deeds of the
past have not demoralized them.

BROOKS VS. MYERS.

From a private letter which the editor received
from a friend in'New York there was a likelihood
that Mr. Myers, the " Champion of the World,"
would visit California, provided he could get the
opportunity to have another bout with his con-
queror. It is needless to state that his coming
would have awakened a vast deal of interest on
this Coast, and the enthusiasm which a contest
between the two would excite greater than any-
thing else in pedestrianism. We laid the matter
before Mr. Brooks, and the following letter was
his reply:

San Feancisco, July 24, 1882.

Editor Beeedeb and Spobtsman — Dear Sib : This morn-
ing I received your favor, having just come in from the
country. I would have answered it before if I had received
it sooner, and must beg your pardon for the seeming delay.

In regard to running : I am not going to run out here, for
various reasons. I have gone out of training, and I ex-
plained to Mr. Myers (and to bis satisfaction) that I could
not run until late in the Fall. I am here on a vacation, and
am enjoying it as 6uch, which I could not if I had to train.
Therefore, I shall not run while I am here with any one.

Thanking you for your courtesy towards me,

I am, yours, Henby S. Bbooks, Je*

This is a straightforward, manhy reply, and much

as the people here would like to see the two come

together, the reasons on the part of Mr. Brooks

for declining are sufficient, and will be considered

an excuse which is valid, and which should free

him from the annoyance of further challenges.

Were he to run anyone he would be*in duty" bound

to give Mr. M3rers the first opportunity; and if the

meeting were to take place here, there would be

widespread desire to see it. •

THE MEETING ON THE BAY DISTRICT COURSE.

As will be seen by the advertisement, the initial
meeting of the series will be held on the Bay Dis-
trict Course on the 5th and 12th proximo, and it
must not be forgotten that the entries to the pnrsea
close on Monday, July 31st. It was necessary to
close them as soon as then in order to do away
with the risk of delay in the mails. Under the
new Trotting Rules an entry legibly post-marked
on the day of closing is valid, and hence, as in
some cases, the better part of a week is taken in
bringing postal missives from Oakland, it was
necessary to look out for this rapid transit through
Uncle Sam's agents. The entries should be nume-
rous.

The week intervening between the two days
will give the horses ample time to recover, and
those which participate in the 2:40 class can have
another " fling for fame and fortune" in the 2:30
the Saturday following. The 2:25 and the 2:22
present the same good features. By engaging in
and trotting in these purses, the finishing touches
will be put on for the circuit, and then for Santa
Cruz, etc. There is a misapprehension with some
in regard to the 2:40 races at Santa Cruz. There
are two of this class, the first on August 15th, for
district horses, the second on the 17th, the open
race. The 2:25 open race at Santa Cruz is on the
15th, and the 2:30 on August 18th.

Every horse eligible in this section of the country
should be named in the Bay District races. A good
showing at this meeting will ensure that which it
js contemplated to hold in October. We have not
the least doubt of there being a hearty.response.

PACIFIC COAST BLOOD-HORSE ASSOCIATION-
FIXED EVENTS.

There can scarcely be a question of the stakes
of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association show-
ing a large increase in the nominations over those
of previous years, and though last year there were
thirty in some of these, we expect to see this large
number exceeded. Men who are breeding thor-
oughbred colts " cannot afford" to leave them out.
Should the desire be to sell, the colts will bring
double the amount, and if retained there is the
chance to win a large sum from a small investment.
The stakes are well arranged, offering a variety of
races in the two and the two and three-year-old
form. Do not overlook the time of closing, Tues-
day next, August 1st. Direct nominations to C.
M. Chase, P. O. box 1961, S. F. See advertisement
for particulars.

1882

%\it breeder and jiportsman.

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THE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP.

■»

Of all out-door sports, in California, rowing has
within the past two years most rapidly advanced
in popularity. There are now in San Francisco
bay half a dozen clubs capable of putting forward
representative crews on a first-class regatta, while
in- various parts of the State rowing associations
have sprung into vigorous existence. It is to be
regretted that the rowing clubs of interior cities
are not more animated by a desire to compete with
the San Francisco organizations. Nothing would
so rapidly or effectually increase the interest in
this healthiest of all sports than competitions of
the clubs of one paA of the State with those of
another. In times past Sacramento and Vallejo
were accustomed to dispute the laurels with the
oarsmen of the Bay, but of late years the athletes
of the Capital and the naval headquarters have
been conspicuous by their absence from our harbor.
One reason of this retirement of the clubs of the
interior has been the lack of attractions on our bay.
The regattas held here have not been sufficiently
rich in trophies to tempt a crew at Sacramento or
"Vallejo to undergo the discomforts and expense of
training, and submit itself to the possibility of de-
feat. It is not an inviting prospect for a crew to
travel from a distant part of the State to compete
for a cheap medal representing nothing but its
small intrinsic value. Where there are no rewards
for athletic prowess there will be very little of it
displayed, and to this fact may be ascribed the
termination of the rivalry between the oarsmen of
the metropolis and those of interior cities and
towns.

The Breeder and Sportsman hopes that by the
offer of its challenge cup the old spirit of emula-
tion will be revived, and that at the regatta on
Thanksgiving Day we shall see once more on home
waters the representatives of the country clubs
which formerly boasted some of the best athletes in
the State. There is nothing in the air of the metrop-
lis or the water of our bay to invest the oarsmen of
San Francisco with superior ability. On the contrary
they achieve excellence in the art of rowing under
grave disadvantages, which are entirely unknown
to the rowing men of Vallejo, Stockton and Sacra-
mento. Training in our harbor is made a verit-
able hardship by the winds, fogs and tides,
while on the waters of the interior it is a pleasant
and healthful undertaking. It may be argued
that owing to the number of oarsmen on the bay,
the chances of a strange crew carrying off the
championship are too remote to be pleasant. This
does not follow. The competition for the Breeder
ans Sportsman's cup will be club contest. Entries
will be limited to established clubs, and no eom-
• bination of picked oarsmen will be permitted to
swoop down and appropriate the prize and the
championship.

A club in Stockton having as many members as
the Golden Gate or Pio"neer or Ariel clubs of San
Francisco should stand an equal chance with these
organizations. The number of actual rowing men
in each of the San Francisco clubs named is not
large and should certainly not be formidable enough
to discourage any strange club from aspiring to
the championship. The Breeder and Sportsman's
cup will be the handsomest and most valuable tro-
phy ever offered on the Pacific Coast. As the con-
test for the cup will decide the championship of
the Pacific Coast,' there will be no limitation as to
boats. The competitors can row whatever suits
them and will naturally seek the best boats. So
much rowing has been done here in heavy-working
boats thac some of the most powerful clubs have
no four-oar racing shells, but the time which will
elapse before the first race for the cup will enable
all competitors to equip themselves properly for
the competition. So far the indications are that
four first-class metropolitan crews will meet to de-
cide the vexed question of superiority. This will
insure a grand race, and if only a few entries from
the country could be obtained the match would as-
sume a degree of importance never before reached
by a regatta on the Pacific Coast.

A RACING CAMPAIGN.

RUNNING IN THE MUD.

Theodore "Winters has returned from the East-
ern trip, and in a conversation with him a few
days ago he outlined a campaign for California
horses at home and in the East, which appears to
us to have many points to recommend its adoption.
The plan is for the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse
Association to hold the Spring meeting in April, a
little earlier, perhaps, than that of this season;
follow that with a meeting at Sacramento, and
then at Salt Lake. From there horses could be
taken to any Eastern point desired, or return home.
The advantages of such a course will be apparent
when consideration is given. In the first place, it
is evident that our horses taking part in the East-
ern meetings will increase the interest taken in
them at home. In order to make the breeding of
racehorses properly remunerative in California, it
is absolutely Sssential that there should be outside
fields for them to display their powers, outside
markets to sell. With all the encouragement pos-
sible at home, there must be a surplus. from the
breeding farms now established, and when this
supply is augmented by the natural produce the
trouble will be increased.

The impetus to breeding which an Eastern out-
let will give is of the greatest importance to the
well-doing of turf sports at home. There will be
large fields to contend for the home stakes and
purses, as the owners will be desirous of making
the best selections, which can only be done
through public trials, emphatic trials, which actual
races alone afford, and the people will have an
additional incentive to attend, knowing that there
is more at issue than the mere winning of so much
money. There will be an anxiety to see the con-
tention which is to decide which are the most
worthy to represent California in the far-off
courses, and this anxiety will largely increase the
gate receipts.

The oldest race course in the United States is at
Lexington, Kentucky. That is the oldest, where
there has only been one slight break in the meet-
ings for upwards of half a century. The purses
and stakes are comparatively small, and yet there
is always a good attendance and a large number of
starters. This arose from it being the home trial,
the touchstone which was to determine the charac-
ter, the crucible which would separate the gold
from the dross, for it has long been an axiom that
the colt which wins his stakes there need not be
apprehensive of defeat in any company.

The meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse
Association, held as early in April as is thought
advisable, followed by one at Sacramento, with a
week to intervene, will give plenty of time for a
gathering at Salt Lake; and this is just the point
which will come in best on the way East. It will
break the long journey, making it one of two stages
in place of a long stretch without interruption.
Mr. Winters informs us that the Jockey Club at
Salt Lake will co-operate heartily in this plan, and
arrange the meeting so that it will be satisfactory.
The first thing to do is for the Capital Turf Club
to open stakes similar to those of the Pacific Coast
Blood-Horse Association, and have them close at
the time of the State Fair. There is scarcely a
question that there will be as many nominations
as those of the older association when the time of
running will not interfere with an Eastern campaign,
and a successful meeting result. At all events,
we cannot see any objections to giving it a trial.
It may be claimed that by having the Spring meet-
ings earlier than usual that trainers cannot get the
horses in order, and that there is more risk to run
of unfavorable weather during the meeting. Race-
horses can be got in condition at any time of the
year in California, if the trainers will follow the
system which is compulsory in the East; and if not
afraid of a gallop through the mud, there is rarely
a day when proper exercise cannot be given.
There was better weather last year than at any of
the previous Spring meetings, though it was held
two weeks earlier; and another good feature, it
anticipates the picnic season.

There is scarcely a doubt that the main cause
for the defeat of the California horses at Chicago
was the heavy track — not what our folks would
call a heavy track, but such a one as never was
seen in California. " Imagine," says Mr. Winters,
"a black adobe soil of six inches, and beneath
that a stratum of yellow clay. Let it rain two-
thirds of the time, and have two or three hundred
horses galloping on it, mixing the black and the
yellow, and then, when it is partially dry — not
enough to keep them from sinking, but sticky and
holding — run the race." Horses accommodate
their action, in a measure, to the ground they are
accustomed to run upon. Thus a majority of the
horses here have alow, easy, "daisy cutting" style,
induced by the courses being adapted for that kind
of action; and when first called upon to run on
such a track as there was at Chicago during the late
race meeting, they necessarily must become tired.
Bound, even high, action is the sort of progression
which comes into play, and the "■ good mud horse"
beats the crack capable of giving him twenty
pounds when the conditions are favorable for the
one which does not labor so much. It does not
depend on strength or size so much as the ' ' way
of going;" and as a general rule, the very fast ani-
mals have not the right method of handling their
limbs for the contingency.

BARRING FROM COLT STAKES.

From all we can learn there is a general con-
currence in the opinion that there should be noth-
ing like a bar in colt stakes. If one or two breeders
are fortunate enough to rear the winners for years
in succession, the only thing to do is to try still .
harder to reverse the decision of superiority. In
all the conversations we have had with men who
are engaged in breeding trotters, there are few who
desire any bar being incorporated in colt stakes.
They are not willing to admit a superiority based
on the result of a couple of years, and desire fur-
ther opportunities of testing the question before
acknowledging defeat. This is exactly our view;
but to convince people that they are sincere in the
desire to do battle they must make entries. We
can scarcely credit a man with sincerity when his
actions do not "back up" his word, and should
he decline to enter in the stakes, the declination
will carry more weight than a volume of statements.
When there is so little to risk as there is in the
Embryo or any of the California, excepting the
Stanford stake, it cannot be truthfully said that
the amounts are too large. Show your taith, gen-
tlemen, by making engagements, take the best care
of your colts, train them early and thoroughly,
and the chances are you will make a good showing.

THE ENTRIES FOR THE FAIRS.

As the advertisements give all the necessary in-
formation, the only thing to be done is to call at-
tention to the closing of the entries on the 1st of
August, so that everj one interested will be aware
of the fact. It is manifestly a waste of space to
urge owners to enter into engagements which are
so much to their own interest, but it may be as well
to reiterate that little attention must be given to the
reports of the wonderful performances on tracks at
a distance. These stories are always rife about the
time of closing of entries, and some are promul-
gated with an intention to deceive, others from the
universal tendency to increase from repetition.
Thus a colt trots on the Oakland track in 2:38, at
Petaluma in 2:33, at Sacramento 2:28, and proba-
bly at Chico fifteen seconds have been subtracted
and 2 :23 given. Then, a horse under the most favor-
able circumstances on a track which is "as fast as
chain-lightning" trots in 2:22, and people are sure
that he will mark 2:17 in a race. Our advice is, if
you have a good horse for the classes in which he
is eligible enter him regardless of what you hear.
Study the programmes and you will find plen'-
places where you can have a chance.

74

3£fee ^rmter attd j&protsnratt.

July 29,

STAKES OF THE NATIONAL TROTTING HORSE
BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.

Elsewhere the stakes for the Pall meeting of
the Trotting Horse Breeders' Association will be
found, with those who have made the payment
which was due July 1st. It will be seen that Cali-
fornia figures largely in them, and in one of the
twenty-five making the second payment, ten are
from Palo Alto, and J. W. JMackay's filly, by
Sultan. There is not a doubt of California
figuring prominently hereafter in the Eastern
events. There will be others who will join in en-
tering into Eastern engagements, and as has been
shown in relation to the racing, to the great ad-
vantage of home sport.

YACHTING.

SHARPIES.

Daring last Summer there was considerable interest man-
ifested here on the subject of sharpies. It was the intention
of several gentlemen to build a fifty-foot sharpie, but one
after another backed out until only one was left, and he
could not afford the expense alone. Then a sharpie was
built in Oakland, and, as usual, experiments were made to
* 'improve" the experience of others, and the results were
not satisfactory. She was given lead ballast instead of
bricks; an iron centre-board instead of wood; had a skag
and decdwood put on aft, contrary to custom, and had a
keel put on also. Then she was rigged with heavy, stiff
spars instead of the pliable "sliding-gunter" rig experience
has proven the best. The boat was, therefore, not a success.
This was unfortunate, since it prevented other people from
tryiDg the type of boat, which is, no doubt, well suited to
our upper bays and rivers, and for hunting purposes cannot
be excelled.

The whole subject of sharpies was pretty well discussed
before the San Francisco Yacht Club last year, and Mr.
Thomas Clapham, of Roslyn, Long Island, contributed a
paper describing their peculiar qualities.

It will interest many, therefore, to give the experience of
a New York Yachtsman with one of these boats, and we take
from Forest and stream a letter of Mr. Robert B. Roosevelt,
describing his sharpie and what he did with her:

About a year ago I wrote a letter to Forest and Stream to
inquire about the true qualities of the sharpie, a boat about
which I had heard much from my youth up, and which had
been equally praised and dispraised with unstinted enthusi-
asm. The replies then furnished were a continuation ot my
previous experience, one writer contending that perfection
alone was to be found where another could discover nothing
but faults and shortcomings. Interspersed with this infor-
mation was a mass of valuable advice concerning Barnegat
sneak boxes, Newport pleasure boats, Long Island gunning
skiffs, and the regulation catboats, till I felt at the end of
my efforts as though I knew almost everything in the nauti-
cal way — except just what I wanted to know; so I announced
my intention of finding out for myself what no two other
persons seemed to be able to agree upon, and this I have
fairly accomplished and now will lay before your readers.

I wanted a roomy, comfortable, safe boat for shoal waters,
something with a cabin of which the carlins would not be
at perpetual war with my skull, a private hotel, with spring
beds, and a chance to turn over in sleep without getting
jammed between the timbers; a big table for visitors and un-
limited lockers for stores; a good forecastle and a coal stove;
and all this adapted for the Great South Bay of Long Island,
where the bottom for the. most is only two or three feet
below the top of the water. In other words, I wanted a
yachting, canal-boat with a sail in it. I did not ask for
speed, intending to take Mr. Seth Green along with me and
devote the entire summer to studying the piscatorial capaci-
ties of our salt-water inlets and bays. I engaged Mr. Clap-
ham to build me a "Nonpareil" sharpie, 58 ft. long over all
and 15 ft. extreme beam, with G ft. head room in the cabin
and about 4 ft. 6 in. under the deck. As my correspondence
had, as I have explained, failed to produce a very clear com-
prehension of such vessels, I worried the builder somewhat
with numerous suggestions, but in the end produced the
boat which I am about to describe.

The first item to consider was, naturally, the cost, for I
take it that a great deal depends upon how much boat you
get for your money. Twenty-five hundred dollars covered
that, including anchors, sails, patent blocks, and everything
of the best, the cabin and staterooms being tastefully fin-
ished inside with hard woods.

On the south side of Long Island we have a beautiful in-
sect, or small bird, as it might almost be called from the
delicacy of its song note. This comes to us in great abun-
dance at times, and makes the air vairly rejoice with its hum.
It is culled, popularly, the mosquito, and to prevent its get-
ting lost in the intricacies of the cabiu, the windows, which
were large, were made double, half glass and half of mos-
quito netting, while there were a pair of swinging mosquito
net doors iu the companionway. There are five berths in
the main cabin, each on spring slats, and all under the deck,
so that they cannot be sat upon during the day and reduced
to the consistency of flint. Sleeping on them is a luxury,
and instead of turning out at 5 a. m., as we have always
done heretofore, we sleep till 10. Curtains on rods in front
of them shut them out of sight during the day.

But if these are luxuries, what will be thought of those
in the two staterooms where they are still wider aud deeper
and sufter, and will at a pinch almost accommodate two.
In one of these staterooms is a w. c, without which no
yacht, large or small, is suitable for the use of ladies. There
are then seven berths, besides two in the forecastle for the
men; and the centevboard table will seat twelve on chairs
having backs and arms to them, not on bunks which are
subsequently to belie beds. There is no door between the
cabiu und forecastle, only a sliding panel large enough to
pass dishes; and under the berths are shelves and boxes for
clothes, and so forth. The forecastle is roomy, except in

matter of height, tinder the cockpit are two water-casks,
one of which connects with a coil of pipe in the ice chest
with a faucet in the cabin, so that ice-water can always be
had without the waste of a cooler. Further aft there is
much room for boxes, spare rigging, and the thousand and
one things which make up a yacht's furniture. In fact, as
one visitor remarked, "she is all boat," every inch of space
being utilized. In the way of comfort, she is perfection;
and she only draws twenty inches of water.

When she was finished and launched, we — myself and my
seafaring friends, some of whom had become converts to the
cutter theory — tried her sailing qualities with many doubts
and misgivings. None of us knew anything of the handling
of such a craft with a bottom like a bridge turned upside
down, and no keel or skag to keep her on her course, and a
rudder with a nose to it. But to our pleasurable disappoint-
ment she worked as easy as a catboat, never missed stays,
and seemed to get to the windward somehow, at least as well
as the merchant vessels we met. The sails were small, the
mainsail had a twenty-eight foot boom, and thirty-five feet
in the hoist, the foresail was only twenty feet on the foot,
and the jib about twenty-six. One man could hoist them all
without too much exertion. There were no topsails and no
flying jib. She was a handsome craft, dashing and rakish
looking, with the one fault of a bad stern, and made to ap-
pear almost like a man-of-war with her lozenge-shaped win-
dows for ports. We took her around to Fire Island Inlet
after a severe storm. The Montauk made her trial trip the
following day, and monster as she is by comparison, came
in reporting a very heavy sea. We noticed the old ground
swell, but minded it so little that we had our dinner in per-
fect comfort while under way. We had all sorts of wind,
from half a gale to a dead calm, close hauled and dead aft,
and we ran out of sight astern every working vessel that
went out when we did, and we overhauled vessels that were
out of sight ahead when we started. These were working
vessels only, big and little, schooners, sloops and catboats,
but then the sharpie was not built for speed.

We have beaten every working vessel (and some of these
are quite fast) we have yet met. Since then I have had her
in the South Bay. Mr. Seth Green has run her into one
pound net and on to three sand fiats, but when she grounds
she grounds astern, so that we have only to push .her head
around, and she goes off as she came on. We have carried
all sail through all the heavy weather of this Summer,
except when we had ladies aboard, and have rarely had her
gunwale under, and tuere is no sea that ever gets up in the
South Bay that troubles her at all. She is most remarkable
in this particular when lying at anchor, for when other
vessels around her were scooping up the seas with their
noses, she was so quiet the carpenters could fit up the inside
joiner work.

As to single-handed cruising, I was left alone on her by
the sickness of my man, and ran her by myself, without aid
of any kind for several days. It was under these circum-
stances that I met the Orion, a sloop five tons larger. She
beat me; but I had no one to help me start sheet or trim in,
or handle the board, and I got out of the channel. She had
a topsail set and a fair topsail breeze, whereas my boat need-
ed more wind. Still, probably the Orion can beat me. You
know her record; and my yacht was not built for speed.

In United States patents it is the custom to wind up with
what is claimed as new and valuable, and so will I do. I
claim therefore that the sharpie is the cheapest boat built
and probably the strongest, for a veritable canal boat loaded
with coal, drew in alongside of my boat, and as the tide fell
leaned against her aud crushed her against the dock.
When the tide rose again three men were very busy pumping
away at that canal boat, while the Heartsease only needed
a new fender strip. I claim further that the sharpie is
without comparison the roomiest and most comfortable ves-
sel and next in point of safety to the cutter. That she will
work like a top, stand any sea and will prove fairly fast
when sparred for that object without losing her wonderful
stability. I claim the berths in the wings and wholly under
deck as a public boon, the swinging mosquito net doors as
an original invention, the coil in the ice chest and water bar-
rels as a decided improvement, the mosquito net windows as
a capital arrangement, and the sharpie yacht for all inside
work as an unqualified success.

The Virgin is very little used now-a-days.

Ingalls' new plunger, Restless, sail3 well,

The sloop Lillie has gone up river for a week.

The Chiquita is kept at Saucelito now during the week.

The Lively, though her sails are bent, is very little used.

The Magic is off up river, with Wm. Stone and family
aboard.

Bob Goble has taken his family off on a cruise up the
bay.

The Clara and Annie both lie at Saucelito during the
week.

Mission Bay is so shoal that it is a poor place to lay a
boat up in.

The Casco is going up to the Puget Sound waters before
very long.

The sloop Bessie comes out of Oakland creek for a short
sail occasionally.

Commodore Harrison has been cruising for a week up
river in the Frolic.

Vice-Commodore Oliver is cruising up river in the Emer-
ald in company with the Frolic.

A good many yachts are cruising now-a-days. This makes
better yachtsmen than racing does.

The improved sailing of the Ariel caused the Chispa to be
put on the ways for cleaning.

The old yacht Mermaid is iu commission yet, lying at
Saucelito. She is old as the hills, but is a good boat yet.

The Whitewing had her full new suit of sails on last Sun-
day and looks well. What is more to the purpose, she sails
well.

The yacht Turner is to build for the Spreckels boys will
be 80 feet long, 2 1 feet beam, 9 feet draught, and will have a
20,000-pound lead keel.

Lots of boat sailing going on in Lake Merritt now-a-days.
It is a good place to practice on, as the water is so shallow
one can wade ashore if upset.

To-day the Rambler starts for a two weeks* cruise, her
first port being Stockton. She will return down river and
go up Napa creek a few days before coming home.

Vice-Commodore Floyd's Ariel is very much improved
since lead was put on her keel and she was overhauled. She
now swings a big single jib instead of three of them.

The Chispa and Clara, flying the Bohemian Yacht Club
flag, went dp to. Commodore Eckley's place on Carquinez
straits last Saturday. They went up to Martinez also, where
the party attended a concert. '

Charley Kellogg is blossomiog out into an ocean sailor,
piloting the Lolita out through the Golden Gate and across
the bar. If they alt had this gentleman's love of sailing
what a fine lot of yachtsmen there would be here in this
bay.

Because one of the dailies complimented the yacht Clara
on her fine appearance some of the boat-keepers of other
yachts feel jealous. This is as it should be. Anything
which will make them jealous is good, as it will arouse a
spirit of emulation and all the yacht-owners will be bene-
fited by seeing their yachts in better order. As a general
thing the men on the yachts get pretty lazy after a month or
so in service, and something is needed to stir them up in or-
der to keep them at their duty properly.

FISH

BLACK BASS.

Of all the varieties of fish that inhabit the waters of this
and the Eastern States, there is none that deserves our notice
more than the black bass. The first scientific notice taken
of this fish was by a French naturalist, about the year 1800.
The native waters of black bass are the St. Lawrence and
Mississippi rivers, with their lakes and tributaries, but then
they readily adapt themselves to any water or climate.
Some that were placed in the lakes and rivers in England
have increased wonderfully, so that in a few years they will
be considered as one of England's principal food and game
fish. There are two varieties of the species, the small
mouth- and the large mouth bass. The former inhabit the
Northern lakes and rivers, and are smaller than their large
mouth brothers that bask in the stagnant pools and shallow
marshes of the sunny South. As may be supposed from
their names, they differ greatly in the size of the mouth, as
well as iu habits and size. The small mouth bass of the
North, when full grown, weighs on an average five pounds.
Their meat is perfectly white, and is of a very fine grain
and flavor. Their body, too, is not quite so bulky, and as
they inhabit the clear, swift-running streams, their move-
ments are more lively, greatly resembling those of the
trout. The large mouth bass spend most of their time in
the shade of logs or among the submerged roots of trees
that grow on the water's edge. In the warm waters of the
South, which preserve a more equal temperature than those
of the Northern States, the black bass grow to be very
large, weighing as high as twelve and fourteen pounds.

Black Bass will thrive and multiply where many other fish
would die. They are hardy, not easily affected by change
of climate, aud have an appetite like an ostrich. They
subsist largely on other fish, and when hungry will devour
the smaller ones of their own kind. Frogs and snakes
stand a poor chance around water inhabited by these fish.
They multiply faster than many other fish, as they lay their
eggs on the under side of logs or on the pebbles at the bot-
tom of a deep pool, and there the parents remain, fighting
away other fish, until the eggs are hatched and the young
able to swim; then the young ones must look out for them-
selves, as they are liable to be devoured by their own
parents; whereas many other kinds of fish deposit their
spawn in shallow streams, where the young fall easy vic-
tims to ravenous watersnakes and birds. The mouth of an
ordinary Black Bass is 60 large that it can easily devour a fish
two-thirds of their own size. As a game fish, they are unex-
celled. If the angler is not very expert with his rod the
fish will get away from him, as the tricks that he will resort
to to free himself from the hook are astonishing. He will
dart hither and thither with the rapidity of light-
ning, aud if there is a root, log or rock near by, he will
entangle the line every time. Another trick of the fish is,
when he is hooked, to spring out of the water and strike
the line with his tail close to his mouth. This cunning
movement will, nine times out of ten, free the finny rascal
from the hook. The best snare one can use in fishing for
this kind is live bait of most any sort — minnows, shrimp,
small trout and small frogs.

Before the State Fish Commissioners interested them-
selves in black bass, there wen? none of the kind west of
the Rocky Mountains, although there is a kind that some-
what resembles them that is caught in the vicinity of Mon-
terey and Tomales. About twelve years ago the Commis-
sioners brought from the East a lot of sixty or seventy
small-mouth black ba*s, which they placed in the waters of
the Napa and Alameda creeks. As very little has been
heard of this lot, it is supposed they were caught shortly
after being placed there. Since then the Commissioners
have brought out other lots which they placed in thu Spring
Valley Water Company's hikes; these fish have multiplied
so fast that they are being placed in other lakes and rivers,
that they may stock as much of our water as possible. The
Sportsman's Club of California have interested themselves
iu this fish aud have taken great pains to bring them from
the East and introduce them to the waters of Russian and
American rivers. Three years ago they brought out one
hundred black bass that averaged about ten inches in length,
which they placed in Lake Temascal, back of Oakland.
Now the lake is over-stocked aud-the club are making ar-
rangements to stock Santa Rosa, Vallej") creeks, John K.
Orr's lake and mauy private lakes aud ponds with the sur-
plus stock of Lake Temascal. It is the opiuiou of several
sportsmen that black bass will do well in the brackish
water of Lake Merced aud several lakes that lie close to
the ocean. If their ideas aae correct aud the fish will thrive
iu brackish water, we see no difficulty in the propagation of
this valuable fisb.

J. G. Woodbury, the agent of the California Fish Com-
missioners, arrived in this city on last Monday ui£hc,
bringiug with him, iu twelve transportation cans, a select
lot of three hundred young Btriped bass. They were taken
from the Shrewsbury River, at Red Bauks, N. J., uu Mon
day, the 17th instant. Over four hundred were secured in
all. A few died before leaviug, and over seventy-five were
lost at Council Bluffs, owiug to the discourtesy of a railway

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official. On the road the fish required the constant atten-
tion of Mr. Woodbury and one assistant, an agent of Seth
Green, the Superintendent of the New York Fish Commis-
sioners. It was necessary to change the water every few
hours and add the requisite amount of salt. The fish were
fed several times a day. Crossing the plains good water
was obtained from artesian wells at Fremont, Laramie, An-
telope and Humboldt. In size these fish average about
seven inches in length. They were taken to Benicia the
night of arrival and set loose in the Carquinez Straits, at
Army Point. Here the water is nearly the same as that to
which they have been accustomed in their Eastern homes in
the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and tributaries. This lot
cost the Commissioners about $3 50 each, and when
placed in the water the fish were in splendid condition; and
if they can on y succeed in escaping the close nets placed
by the Chinese in the neighborhood of Pinole Point, and
thus reach salt water, we may confidently look forward to
some splendid salt water fishing in future years. But one
importation of striped bass has been made before this. It
was four years ago last June, when one hundred and
seventy-five were brought across the contiuent, and put in
the water near Martinez. Only two adult fish of this lot
have been taken so far as known. One in this bay, the
first season after being put in the water, weighing one and
a half pounds, and the other was captured at sea, off Bo-
Unas, the succeeding year, weighing four pounds.

The striped bass is one of the best known and most appre-
ciated of all Eastern salt-water fish. They are eagerly
sought after by enthusiastic anglers, and are an excellent
food fish. Every summer sportsmen from the Eastern cities
flock to the New England coast. Here among the many
islands and about the mouths of the rivers rtriped bass are
abundant. They are extiemely cautious and wary, and the
angler is often discouraged before his prize is finally
secured. The striped bass is a native of salt water. It is
found in all stages of growth, from the size of a smelt to
seventy pounds weight. In form they are something similar
to the salmon, but the head is larger and the body fuller.
In color the bass is a bluish-brown above and white below.
From the head to the tail, on a well-developed fish, are from
seven to nine narrow dark stripes, which give to this variety
its name. In the Spring they run far up the fresh water
rivers after smaller fish. In the Autumn they spawn, and
in the Winter are found in muddy salt water bays or about
the mouths of rivers.

Congress not having, up to the present time, made any
appropriation for the United States Fish Commission, no
action has been taken by Professor Baird to put the hatch-
ery on the McCloud River in order for this season's work.
Ever since the establishment of this hatchery — a period of
about ten years — from seven to ten millions of salmon eggs
have been taken yearly, of which cne-half to two and a half
millions have each year been hatched out and placed in the
McCloud Kiver. By this means the supply of salmon in
the Sacramento River for canning purposes has steadily in-
creased— one hundred and. thirty-seven thousand cans
having been produced last year. If this supply is not kept
up artificially, it is probable that the run of fish in the
Sacramento will not be equal to the demand, and one of the
great industries of the State thereby crippled. It has been
suggested that in the absence of any action by the United
States Fish Commission, the Fish Commissioners of this
State obtain the use of the hatchery buildings on the
McCloud River, and take and hatch out the salmon spawn on
their own account. This will have to be done quickly, as
all the arrangements will have to be made by August loth
to be of use.

The close season for salmon commences August 1st and
erminates September 1st, daring which time it is unlawful
to take or have a salmon in one's possession. It is to be
hoped that the close season will be religiously kept, as the
supply of salmon during this month in the upper waters of
the Sacramento and McCloud rivers is not one-tenth that of
former years. The necessity is so urgent that it is expected
that the Fish Commissioners will take extra measures to pro-
tect the salmon in their run.

Bay fishing during the past week has been good. Rock
Cod have been especially plenty, and unusually large A
party of three fishing in the steam launch Wilson, off Lime
Point, on Saturday last, caught sixty-three in a couple of
hours — the largest weighing five pounds. Equally large
catches are reported in Raccoon Straits and neighborhood.
Tomcods and smelts can be caught in all parts of the bay.

Near Colusa is Butte Slough, a lake about two miles long,
and from 75 to 60 yards wide, which is well stocked with
fish, particularly catfish. Any one who knows how to han-
dle a hook and line properly can catch several hundred in
a day. Some of the catfish weigh two pounds apiece, but
there is not much pleasure in the sport. Pike, perch and
chub are also taken there.

Of the twenty-one lobsters brought here four years ago
and placed in the sea off Point Bonita, no authentic infor-
mation has been received. They were all full of spawn,
but being brought all the way from New York in the same
water they started in, it is surmised that the spawn must
have lost its vitality while on the way.

Serious complaints are made of a dam on the Moke-
lumne river near Lancha Plana which prevents the fish
from ascending the stream. The river swarms there with
catfish and salmon to such an extent that catching them is
not attended with very great sport.

Black bass and catfish are now to be found in the moun-
tain streams above Butte creek. The catfish are beginning to
be looked upon as a nuisance, as they increase so rapidly
in numbers that they will almost exterminate the other
species in the same stream.

The fishing is reported as very good this season at Santa
Monica and the sea-wharves are crowded daily with the
* devotees of the gentel art, who are generally rewarded with
good catches off fish, with mackerel among the number.

There has been a very heavy mortality among the fish
lately at Donner Lake, large number of chub being washed
ashore dead. It is attributed to some dynamite fiend, who
onght to be prosecuted to the full extent oi the law.

THE HERD

THE ART OF BREEDING.

' Farmers are prone to breed in a haphazard, careless sort
of way. It is not given to everyone to be a Bates or a
Booth, an I'Anson or an Ellesmere. To excel in the art of
breeding the closest observation is needful. Darwin put it
thus: "Not one man in a thousand has accuracy of eye and
judgment sufficient to become an eminent breeder. If gifted
with these qualities, and he studies the subjects for years,
and devotes his lifetime to it with indomitable perseverance,
he will succeed and make great improvements, and if he
wants any of these qualities he will assuredly fail." Breed-
ing is an inborn art, an inspiration, as much as statesman-
ship, generalship, painting, poetry, music, mechanics. The
germ must be there, ab initio. In such splendid specimens
as are to be seen in our show-yards and sale-rings, the
student has presented to hfhi models which, aided by a cloBe
and discriminating study of our stud and herd books, can
teach and develop the great principles and lines of breed-
ing, so far as they have been disclosed to us. All are not
destined to shine, but one and all have the command laid
on them to make goodly use of even the one talent entrusted
to their care. Do not, therefore, because you are not pos-
sessed of large capital, or, doubtless, your ability to create a
Blair Athol or a Young Duchess, shirk and venture. Strive
to learn from the often dear-bought experience of others;
take up their results, and though you may never carry off
the blue rosette, you may effect many improvements iu your
time and generation, and more than pay your way. Life is
rarely long enough for a man to make his mark as the
founder of a new and distinctive breed, and to see success in
his own days, although he may effect vast improvements in
existing breeds, and add many rungs to the ladder pliced to
climb the summit of perfection. Remember that over a
century has sped away since Sir William St. Quioton (write
his honored name iu letters of gold), of Scampson-in-Hold-
ernass, and Mr. Michael Dobinsou, of Durham, imported
the Hollanders, to which breed our Short-horns owe their
origin.

Some of the breeders' greatest successes have sprung from
modest beginnings. The matron of the Duchess tribe of
world-wide fame cost but 183 guineas. The dam of Crucifix
with her peerless filly-foal at foot, changed hands for forty
sovereigns. Pocahontas, till she bore the Emperor of Stal-
lions and his four distinguished brethren, was in obscujity.
Queen Mary would have ranksd as a common plater but for
her pale-faced son Blair Athol. Laura, too, was of little
repute in her own country till the elegant Petrarch showed
his quality, and Phreton, the grandsire of imp. Foxhall —
the sensational horse of his year — was picked up at Tatter-
sail's for an old song. Per contra, some of the best, as re-
producers, have turned out heart-breaking failures. The
plums are within the reach of all.

Gentle manners and quiet patient ways mark the success-
ful breeder and hi3 men. The fascinating ascendancy
women obtain over the secondary animals is because of the
tenderness and winuingness of their approach. A rough
master may upset all the virtues of generations. — Live Stock
Journal.

Mr. A. B. Darling's three-year-old cow Bomba, 10,330,
by Duke of Darlington, 2,460, out of Beauty of Darling-
ton, 5,736, tested for the week ending July 15th, at his
farm in New Jersey, gave 21 pounds 1 ounce of butter,
which is the largest recorded week for a cow milking with
her second calf. She came in June 16th, and is to be tested
for a year if she persists at a rate that promises to reach
600 pounds or over. She is a grand-daughter of Eurotas,
2,4:54:, that in her prime made the highest test yet recorded
of an in-calf cow, viz., 778 pounds in a year.

THE MARKET PROSPECTS FOR LIVE STOCK.

Last week we gave a short article on the beef prospect of
the Pacific Coast. From what we have learned during the
past few days, we have no reason to change our opinion as
to the steady price of beef during the coming month. Tho
Coast feeders have sent us all they could spare, and the
chances are that this Winter they will have to call on us for
some of them back, as elated by the high price received
during the Spring months, they have not reserved enough
for home consumption. Nevada now comes to hand with a
few; and by the middle of August that will be our main
supply. But, judging by the price which butchers have
been paying for large droves, the rates are firm, and no dis-
position is shown to let go of any short of paying prices.

From all accounts it would appear as if the cattle men
of the Pacific slope have seen their worst days, as regards
the price of beef. The greatest drawback in the past to
beef has been the abundance of sheep, which have been
thrown upon the market regardless of price. This was
necessary, as should the herders hold them the ranges
would soon be overstocked; but the last Winter was a hard
one on sheep in California. Thousands upon thousands
died from want of feed, and almost the entire increase had
to be killed in order to keep the ewes alive. This, com-
bined with the Eastern demand which at present exists for
ewes for Montana and Texas, has kept the price steady all
Spring, and will continue to do so during the Fall, as the
Texas men are ready and willing to bay all that are offered
them at less than the present market value. From this and
various other reasons, some of which we have mentioned
previously, it will be seen that both cattle and sheep men
have cause to be jubilant.

Pork is very scarce, and packers have great difficulty in
keeping up a supply; and at the present it looks
as if it will be still harder before the year is out. Wars,
and rumors of war3, have always been a point as to the
holding of grain an3 corn for better prices, and in some of
•the Western States the corn crop is reported at about a
'one-half crop." If such should be the case, it would
prevent any crowding of our markets by Eastern packers.
The latest intelligence is that the hog cholera has broken
out in a virulent form at Bloomington, 111., and that will
also have an effect on California markets. Even should
these changes not have their immediate effect on pork, as
we look at it, there will be no great change in price during
August. We give with our weekly slaughter-house report
the price of wool, as taken from an exchange: Beef firm
at quotations; steers, extra prime, 8%e; steers, prime, 8c;
steers, fair, 6%(ull%c; cows, extra prime, 7%@8c; cows,
extra fair, 6 to 7c; veal, small 8 to 10c, large 7 to 8c;
mutton, wethers, choice, 5c; fair, 4%c; ewes, choice, 4%c;
fair, 4c; lamb, 6% to 7c; pork, verv scarce; prime hard,
10^ to ll^c; prime soft, 9% to 10%c; live hogs, hard,
7% to S%c; live hogs, soft, 7 to 7%c. Wool, sales
limited: Humboldt and Mendocino, 25 to 26c per pound;
Sonoma, 25 to 26c; Southern Sacramento Valley, 20 to 24c;
Siskiyou and Modoc, 20 to 24c; Calaveras aud foothills,
20 to 24c; San Joaquin, free, 18 to 20c; San Joaquin, de-
fective, 15 to 18c; Southern Coast, burry and seedy, 15 to
18c; Eastern Oregon, choice, 24 to 26c; Eastern Oregon,
poor to fair, 20 to 23c; Valley Oregon, fine, 25 to 27c;
Valley Oregon, coarse, 22 to 24c.

The Reno Gazette is informed that W. B- Todhunter has
sent to market this season over 6,000 head of beeves. He is said
to ba the largest stock raiser in the country. There are
others who send more cattle to the market, but they buy
tbem instead of raising them. He has over 20,000 head of
stock cattle on 100,000 acres of land.

THE STAGE.

There is nothing in the way of novelty to announce, either
in the past or during the present week that merits mention,
save the phenomenal success of the Hanlons in Xe Voyage
en Suisse and the production of a comic romantic opera, en-
titled Simona, at the Winter Garden, that will be noticed
more fully iD our next issue.

It is generally understood that William Emerson will
shortly take charge of the Bush-street Theatre, and with
his tact, liberality and enterprise, he is bound to make a
brilliant season in this pretty and popular establishment.
The only difficulty at the present moment appears to be in
the evaluation of the improvements made by Mr. Locke
during his lesseeship.

At the Tivoli, the opera of "Der Freischntz" continues on
its successful career; but other novelties are ia active prep-
aration. Save as regards a series of benefits, in which the
acting is of a very secondary consideration, ths drama ap-
pears in a comatose state; but with the advent of the Union
Square Theatre in about a fortnight, we hope to chronicle a
most successful season at the California Theatre.

The Baldwin Company, with the exception of Messrs.
Jennings, Grismer and Bradley, and Miss Phcebe Davies,
proceeded on Thursday last to Denver, to play an
engagement of two weeks during the Exhibition there.
The company will be under the management of Mr.
Gus Frohman, and will doubtless meet with a good recep-
tion. At the conclusion of this engagement, a majority of
the artists will go on to the East in search of pastures new,
and we shall be glad to hear of their success, for such artists
as Miss Ada Ward, Mr. Wheatleigh and Mr. John Dillon
will be most valuable artists in any company in which they
may be engaged.

The Haverly Minstrels, by a judicious change of pro-
gramme, continue to draw large audiences, and from present
appearances they will make thv3 time as brilliant a season
as they had on their previoas visit. There is a hum of
busy prpparation at the Baldwin with the production of a
spectacular piece that will partake more of the pantomime
order than does the present attraction. Our theatre goers
who remember the glories of The Med Gnome, with its spec-
tacular scenes, bright incidents and clever acrobatic feats,
will gladly welcome a piece of that kind to our boards,
especially as the Hanlon Brothers strive in all they do to
impart an originality to their tricks that excites both aston-
ishment and approval.

Two sons of Harry Irving played Charles aud Joseph
Surface in the screen scene of "The School for Scandal" at
a Liliputian Fair in London June 30 and July 1.

MARKET REPORT.

FLOUR — There is an active demand from local consumers, but the export
inquiry is light. The besL city extras sell for 55 50<g5 75 ^ bbl for job-
bing lots.

WHEAT — During the past week there has been a material shading off in
prices quoted in the Eastern and foreign markets, and here buyers are shy.
Considerable purchases of the new crop are reported to have been made in
the interior by shippers, for forward delivery, principally for Port Costa,
Benicia or Vallejo, and prices so paid are said to be relatively higher than
buyers offer in this market. Spot lots of extra choice milling cannot be
had for less than SI 731.3-1 75 for No. 1 white, SI 70 is freely offered for Au-
gust or September .delivery at Port Costa, with §1 71fttl 72 asked; No. 2,
white, is quotable at SI 63%<5;l 65 per ctl for August delivery at Port
Costa.

BARLEY — Owing to the lack of facilities for transportation, the arrivals
are comparatively fight, but it is expected will be largely increased in the
near future. For feed there is an active speculative demand for future de-
liveries, and transactions on Call at the Produce Exchange have averaged
about 1,300 tons per day. Early in the week the market was strong, but
at the close holders are far from confident. Choice old bay brewing is
scarce, and sales have been made at SI 9.~@2. For choice Chevalier for
future months $1 45 is bid. Feed, spot, Si 2.r'@l 30 for No. 1, and 91 18@
1 20 per ctl for No. 2.

OATS — Consignments of the new crop are increasing, and the market
has a less firm tendency. Quotable at SI tS5@l 85 per cental, as to kind
and quality.

FEED— Jobbing lots from the city mills are quotable as follows: Ground
Barley, new. S31; old, 'M; mixed, $34; Oil cake Meal, $32.50; Middlings
§26(327 50; Shorts, $16@17; Cornmeal, $38 per ton.

HAY— Receipts are large, but the market continues steady. Wheat,
$14(§15; Wild Oat, $13<&14; stable and stock, Sll ql2 per ton.
STRAW— Supplies are liberal and market weak at 7U(«75c per bale.
BEANS — Quotations are largely nominal. Limas, 24<£4 50; Pea and
small white, $4(34 25; Bayos, $3(S3 50; Butter, S3 75(g4 25; Pink and Red,
$2 50(g3 per ctl.

ONIONS — Arrivals are less free, but low prices rule; Reds, 40@50c; Sil-
verskins, 60(ix7ac per ctl.

POTATOES— New crop sweets are now coming forward, but have a sil-
very taste, selling for 3<£3^c; Garnet Chile, 75taS5c; Early Rose, 0O@75c
per cental.

POULTRY— Live Turkeys, 16(510 per lb; Hens, S6 50@7 50; Ducks, $J«x
5; Roosters, old, S5@5 5o; young, S0®7 50; Broilers, S3<>*4 per doz; Geese,
§1@1 75 per pair.

GAME— Venison is in more plentiful supply at ll®14c per tb; Doves
slow of sale at 50@75c; Hare, $1 75<£2; Rabbits," $1<&1 25 per doz.

EGGS— The demand is active and market firm at 30(ii32Ac per doz for
good to choice fresh ranch.

HONEY— Market is dull at 7i(3SJc for extracted, and 17@lSc V tb for
comb.

BUTTER — Strictly choice fresh ranch roll is scarce at 31@32ie; com-
mon, 29,fl:J0c; mixed l"ts 22^^27 V; lirkin, -Jfl^aOe ",■' II..
CHEESE— Steady a*. 12}(rtl4c V It, for California.

HIDES— Kips and =alf, 19(t<20c; steers, uoilc; sheepskins, long wool,
SI 00(gl 50; medium, iJ0c<aSl 00; short, 30(d50c; shearlings, 25@30c each.
TALLOW — The demand is active and market well cleaned up. Ren-
dered, 7J@8Kc; refined, ll<filljic *? lb.

WOOL— Receipts are light, and nearly all the spring clip has been fur-
warded to market. Choice Sonoma, Siskiyou, Humboldt and Mendocino
product is quotable at 24 1^27^, as to condition; Coast 17 " 22c; San Joaquin,
free, 18(^20c; dirty, 14@17c; Calaveras and Foothill, 22@24c $ It..

FRUITS — Arrivals of all seasonable kinds are free and consignments
meet with ready sales, for all kinds except plums, which are a drug in the
market, at 20(f*25c; German Prunes, t;y.<<7.v ~t ■ li-kt; Pears, common,
3U@45c $ bskt, and (iO("75cpcr box: Bartlettfi,60fa65c ~(' bskt and >l 60(g
1 75 V box; Figs, whitc,60(s75c; black, *'l 0O(q I 2."»"('Ik>\; l'taelic-.s40(<t)75c •#
b-tkt; Crabapples, 50l per lm\ and l>-k(; .V|>pk.-, 7>-<-! f,li i., .■,, .

75c(g$l 00 Xi Lbox; Watermelons, $10 ^ 12 60 per 100; Cantaloupes,

S175@2 .'.'i ".' crate; Apricots. :.n.r7>

Currants, $4 00^5 00; Raspberries, Ss 00,<rl0 uO; Strawberri

"61 chest.

VEGETABLES— Marrofat Squash, $10 00 V ton; Egg Plant, SI 00(8)1 25*
box; Okru, 10c V lb; Green Corn, 15@20c V doz; Cri n !■ ■
String Beans, lj@2c V tb; Tomatoes, VacavHIo, 26@40c, River, 6
cumbers. S0@40c $ box; Peppers, 50c & sk and 7 , Aspara-

gus, SI 1? box.

PROVISIONS— Eastern Bams, 17i@18jc, California, 16@17Jc; Smoked
Beef, r ■ ■i.v- v X; Clear Pork 888, I ■ 50, Primi :] I

Mess Beef, $16 D I aliforoia Bacon, ltkglTc V lb.

MEAT— Beef, 1st quality ?>■,■■-■[>:. g<|, 6 '7 e, 3d, Bo; U
era, 4 4 c_r " < ■ . Ewes 4c; Lambs, 0Ji@7e; Veal, 7(fti)o; Pork, lift
Dressed. ll@lljc *» lb.

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July 29,

THE KENNEL.

FIXTURES.

Kational American Kennel Club's trial on ouailB, Grand Junction, Term.,
December 4th. D. Bryson. Memphis, Tenn., Secretary.

Lonisians Field Trials near New Orleans, La., beginning Dec. 11, under the
management of the New Orleans Gun Club.

Bench Snows.— Western Pennsylvania Society's English Setter Bench
Show Derby. Pittsl>urzh, Fa., for English setter puppies whelped on or after
March 1, 1BS2. Entries closed December 1, 1882. I. it. Stayton Allegheny
City, Pa., Secretary.

Field Trials.— National American Kennel Club's trials on prairie chick-
ens, Fairmont, Minn'. Septembi r 4th. Entries to American Field Derby
closed July 1st; to All-Age .Stake, September 4th. Joseph H. Dew, Columbia,
Tenn., Special Stcre ary for these trials.

Gilroy Rod and Gun Club's trials on quails' near Gilroy, Cal., October 28th
Open to doge owed iu California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona" E. Leavesley
Secretary, Gilroy, Cal.

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High Point, N. C, Novem-
ber lfth. Entrance to Derbv close Jaly 1st; to All-Age and Members" Stake
November 1st. Fred. N. Hail, Secretary, P. O. Bos SSf New York.

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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Under this bead will be found replies to all questions that may be asked of
the Kennel Editor in relation to breeding, breaking, or entering dogs, feeding
or curing them of any ordinary disease. Correspondents must state plainly
what are the peculiar symptoms of t-Le malady for which they need advice, and
in all cases, especially when desiring to know the best way to correct a dog of a
fault, must be careful to state the age and s^x. No answers will be sent by
mail, and all questions must be marked Kennel-Editor Weekly Breeder
AN d Sportsman, San Francisco, CaL.

J. L., Martsville. — We will shortly publish an article on breeding dogs
to retrieve, which will give you all the ^information you need. Space will
not permit of a full answer this week.

L. Jones, Tprlock — An injection of warm water and soap is frequently
found to be a valuable remedy for cases of mechanical constipation^ such
as you speak of.

T. C, San Francisco. — We do not know of an Irish water spaniel pup
for sale. If any of our readers have one and will forward the particulars
to this office, we will advise you.

Miss M, San Francisco. — Japanese pug dogs are utterly useless except
as pets. Thej are very scarce in Japan and China now, and a well-bred
one, possessing all the special marks of the breed, will command a good
price, in England and the East they are rarer than in San Francisco, and
often bring as much as §200. Any or the officers of the Chinese steamers
would doubtless be able and willing to procure one for you from Yokohama

P. S., Sacramento.— Ergot of rye given in three-grain doses, at in-
tervals of two hours, will generally be found a great aid in cases of diffi-
cult parturition.

♦

NEW COURSING GROUNDS.
One of the principal reasons that the glorious sport of
coursing has not yet taken its proper place at the head of
the field sports of California is, that to enjoy a first-class
Tan one has to go a greater distance from the principal cities
than can well be accomplished within the limited time at the
command of gentlemen engaged in business. When one
looks around for a suitable place, well stocked with hares, in
which to enjoy a day's coursing he calls to mind the plains
near Lodi, Point of Timbers rear Mount Diablo, Merced,
Whitcomb's Ranch near Sacramento, the Santa Clara Valley,
San Jose, and other places still farther afield, but can hardly
name a spot any closer to home. Of all these places Point
of Timbers is the only one that can be visited in one day,
and then the time for sport is not sufficient to pay for the
trouble and expense of making the trip. Under these cir-
cumstances it cannot be doubted that lovers of the leash,
will hail with delight a scheme to furnish coursing grounds
at Newark on the line of the S. P. C. R. R., less than one
hour's journey from the city and which can be reached at a
merely nominal expense.

Mf. John Dugan is the projector of this splendid place,
and has already matured it so far that ere the cool weather
makss coursing practicable the coursing grounds at Newark
will be complete, and ready for all who have dogs to run
and love to see them in chase of an active jack rabbit. The
land Mr. Dugan has set apart and laid out for the sport is
but a hundred rods from the railway station at Newark. It
is about a quarter of a mile square, and will soon be in-
creased by the addition of nearly a quarter of a mile more.
On the land there are about 35 acres of trees and under-
brush, which will form a fit and natural home for the hares
to breed. Beets, lettuce and tornip food, of which hares
are inordinately fond, will be planted in spots widely
apart to insure the game taking plenty of natural exercise
in their Bearch for food. In fact, we use the words of that
ardent courBer, Clem Dixon, "it is the best natural spot for
coursing and for breeding hares that I have seen in all my
travels."

There are already a few hares on the land. Years ago
they swarmed there, but the coostant practice of the per-
sistant pot hunter has thinned them out, and to fill up, Mr.
Dugan has made arrangements for the capture and ship-
ment of a large number from the San Joaquin plains. As
60on as they arrive they will be turned loose within this
spacious inclosure to breed and enjoy life as they please,
free and unmolested, until the greyhounds are brought up in
the Fall to see how fast they can run. When all Mr. Du-
gan's plans are complete, and they soon will be, for he has
the liberal aid and help of the South Pacific Coast Railroad in
his scheme, a new era will dawn for coursiug in this State.
Gentlemen in San Francisco who, for the reasons above
stated, have held aloof from the sport, will commence to
keep and breed greyhounds. Those who have dogs already
will increase their kennels when they find that they can al-
ways get a run at a few hours' notice. Private matches will
be arranged. Ladies will take an interest iu the sport wnen
they find they can witness it without a three day's trip to
Merced or Stockton. Dogs being in greater demand will in-
crease in value and importations will be more frequent than
at present.

Perhaps the new grounds for a time will be found inade-
quate to ruu off the great Spring matches, but they certainly
will be all that is needed for the club meetings, as there will
be an unlimited number of hares. The increased interest in
coursing will add largely to the number of dogs run at the
open meetings, so that there will be no loss to Merced, and
the day is not far distant when as in England it will be
esteemed a valuable favor to secure a nomination in an open
meeting.

Mr. Dugan owns some fine dogs himBelf, and is fully alive
to the requirements of a coursing ground. Teams will hardly
be needed at his place, but he will doubtless always be able to
Bupply as many good sound horses as the judges need. His

hotel at Newark furnishes excellent accommodations, and
altogether, when complete, it will be no exaggeration to speak
of Newark as the courser's paradise. The grounds are far .
larger than the Plumpton grounds or the far-famed flats at
"Altcar," and as the hares will be in a wild and natural ]
stitethe sport will be not a jot less exciting than on the almost !
boundless plains of Merced. The proprietor will find no j
lack of patronage from the start, and the only trouble he ;
will have is to keep away the murderous pot-hunter and his
little gun. His plans are entirely practicable. They have
been found successful in several instances in England, and
here, where the supply of hare is unlimited, they cannot fail
of being a grand success.

One of the greatest advantages they will afford is that
they will enable gentlemen to properly train and test their
dogs before a big match.

Time and again the owners of dogs have lost valuable
prizes simply because the dogs have not been trained to
work in slips. This can only be properly taught by actual
practice, which heretofore could not be given in the city.
It is also necessary to success to give a dog an occasional
chase after a hare, that it may learn to watch its game for a
"turn," and not run blindly and give the spectators the idea
that it needs'more ground in which to get around than a
forty acre field affords. A little coursing is necessary,
though too much on the same ground always makes a dog
"lurch" and ruins him for a match. The grounds will also
serve to educate judges, and that good judges are somewhat
needed here no one will deny. A judge who only sees a
course twice a year i= apt to lose confidence in his riding,
also in his judgment, and as judging is, to a great extent,
a matter of a quick eye and good nerves, practice is indis-
pensable. It is also well for slippers to take a little prac-
tice other than what they get in the actual performance of
their duties iu a match. Practice makes perfect all around,
and the new grounds will give to all a splendid chance to
practice.

The following table may be found of interest to the gentle-
men who are commencing to found a standard of measure-
ment to guide judges at bench shows. The measurements
are taken from celebrated dogs that have won distinction at
bench shows:

Height

Length of head

Girth of chest

Bound cranium

Round forearm

Length of tail

.N ose to end of stern . .
Lower corner of eye to

end of nose

Weight in condition

for work

Gordon
Heavy
Weight.

9*
27*
16
14

Light

weight

dog.

22% inches.

934 »

27 "

15K "
12
16

39& "

i% "

50 pounds.

Light
weight
bitch.

2VA inches.
HH "
25!4 "
15 "

37X

47 pounds.

Light
weight
bitch.

21 i
6K

•21%
15

io>4

38^

45 pounds.

THE GORDON SETTER.

The following letter to the American Field from the pen
of Harry Malcolm is well worthy of careful perusal by all
persons interested in that most beautiful of all sporting
dogs, the " Gordon," or black-and-tan setter:

Editor American Field: I wish to lay before the breeders of this grand
field dog, the Gordon setter, a standard by which I think they should be
judged at future shows, as my experience in hunting these dogs for many
years has proved to me conclusively that the present standard by which
they are judged is an abortion. Stonehenge evidently selected the largest
dogs ever seen in the Gordon setter family, and while they may have
looked well upon the bench, they are of very little service in the field,
either in America or Europe, for I have always seen them succumb, after
a day or two's work, to those of lighter frames, the latter made dog lasting
for as many weeks, and enduring just as much hardship as dogs of any
other strain. The Gordon setter of former days was evidently of a light,
racy frame; was a merry worker and good stayer, which we find to be the
case to-day. Stonehenge, in making his standard from the large, heavy
dog, has been mainly responsible for the present misconception about
him, and we at present are suffering from thaterror. The original Gordon
setter was anything but heavy or clumsy.

I agitated this change of standard several years ago, and was in hopes
some person would get up a new one. After having waited in vain, I now
take upon myself the task, and will request the breeders of these field
beauties, if this standard meets with their approval, that they indorse the
same through the American Field, and at the same time request the offi-
cers of the different shows to adopt it. If the breeders of the black-and-
tan setters wish to have a separate class for their dogft, they have the same
right as the Laverack or Llewellin setter, but by no means Bhould a
breeder of Gordon setters allow the two classes to be mixed as they are
now at our bench shows; allow no dogs to win in the Gordon setter class
unless they can show by pedigree on side of sire and dam that they trace
back to Gordon setter dogs of undoubted purity. Now the following is
what 1 suggest as a scale of points by which these dogs should be judged:

Skull 10

Nose ■ 10

Ears, lips and eyes , ....■ 4

Neck 6

Shoulders and chest 15

Back, quarters and stifles 15

Leg3, elbows and hocks 11

Feet 9

Stern A

Flag 4

Symmetry and quality 4

Texture of coat and feather 4

Color 4

Total 100

The skull should be very nearly like the English Better, with the excep-
tion that the Gordon setter's head should be a shade heavier and wider;
the heavy heads they have now must be gotten rid of The nose should
be moderately long and wide, no fullness allowed under their eyes ; from
corner of eye to end of nose should be from four to four and one-half
inches ; there should be a slight depression between the eyes ; the nostrils
should be a shade wider than in the English setter, and a shade larger in
the openings ; the nose should be moist and cool, and the end of the nose
should be of a black color. The jaws should be perfectly even in length ;
a "swine nose" or " pig jaw" is a decided blemish. With regard to cars
they should be a trifle longer than the English setter, but in other respects
they must resemble them, and must be thin in leather ; they should be sf t
low, and should lie closely to the cheeks without showing any of the in-
side ; they should be well covered with hair with as little wave as possible.
The lips should be like the English setter, and must not be so full and pen-
dulous as the present type. The eyes must be full of animation, of me-
dium size, and of a rich color, between brown and a gold, or liKe the ovary
of the Italian bee. The neck must be like the English setter, it must not
be throaty, but must be clean and racy ; it should show well back into the
shoulders. The chest, and herein lies one of the great faults of many of
our present show Gordon setters, must be gotten rid of ut once; I mean
his wide bull-dog chest, a.id heavily loaded fore shoulder. On the con-
trary, he should have a narrow, deep chest, a nice racy front. What would
one think of weeing a thorough hred racer coining on the track with a Per-
cheron horse's chest? Many of our present Gordon setters look to ine just
as ridiculous as the racer would look thus bred, He must have well sprung

ribs behind the shoulders, a straight back, and u -^ J depth of back ribs.

The shoulders should have plenty of liberty, with sloping deep shoulder
blades, the elbows well let down and a moderately arched loin . Beware of
stooping hindquarters, they show weakness and want of pace. The hind-
quarters should be well guarded; they must be as strong or stronger than
the front. The tail should be well put on, and carried in very nearly a
straight line, and be string-like at the end; a crooked tail at the end, or
better known as a "tea-pot" tail, is a decided blemish, and thoutrh many
Gordon setters are seen with it, it must be gotten rid of. The thigfiB must
be long from hip to hock; the hocks must be straight, and the stifles mod-
erately well bent, and _sct wide apart to allow the hind legs to be well
brought .forward, which will allow ease in his movements. See that the
loins arc not slack, for if they are, endurance in the setter is lost. The el-
bows and toes should be set straight, for otherwise youwill confine the dog

In his movements by their close attachments to the ribs. The feet should
be well looked after, for without good feet any setter is useless. Many differ
as to how the foot should be formed. My preference is always for a "cat
foot;" it looks better, is handled by its possessor with more ease and grace,
and when well filled in with hair between the pods, you will not require a
stronger or stouter foot, nor one with more endurance than such a foot
possesses, either to hunt on the hills or prairies. Any foot, either cat or
hare shaped, bare of hair between the toes, is almost useless to the dog
possessing it. Symmetry and quality in character the Gordon setter should
display an amount of, or, in other words, the general outline must be eood
and at a glance taking to the eye of a sportsman. The coat should be softer,
flat and close. A number of Gordon setters have wavy or curly coats; the
curly coat is an abomination, and should be bred out; the wavy coat should /
be treated in the same manner, but it is the lesser evil of the two. The
coat should be straight and flat, and should not be as long as the English
setter's. The back and ribs should be well coated with softer, flatter and
straighter hair than the present Gordon setter; it should be very glessy
looking, and in color be of a rich plum black. The Gordon setter should
only show setter coat on bis profile, legs and tail; the latter should be
shorter than the English setter's, and of graceful form, being bar..- of hair
two inches from root of tail, with flag flat and scanty, tapering to nothing
at the end. TJ.e tan markings should be of deep, sienna color, and should
show on lips, cheeks, throat, spot over eyes, under side of ear, but not to
show except faintly in upper corner edges nearly at skull, to show nearly
to elbows, hind legs up to stifles, and on the under side of flag but not run-
ning into its long hair. A Gordon setter with a white frill or a white toe or
two should not be cast aside as has too often been done in the past, but al-
ways aim to breed them with as little white as possible.

The Gordon setter should not weigh less than fifty nor more than fifty-
five pounds, and should not stand at shoulder higher than twenty-four nor
more than twenty-four and a half inches. This will give a nice tized dog;
he will look well, will not look by any means squatt?, but stand well up,
with nice straight legs and they must not be too short or too long.

If the above is followed you will see Gordon setters worth looking at on
the bench, and a pride and glory to their masters in the field.

Harry Malcolm.

THE RIFLE.

The International Match. — Among the twenty-three
gentlemen selected to participate in the final competition
for places in the team to go to America are the following
well known shots: Caldwell, of Renfrew; Gibbs, of Glou-
cester; Goodyear, of the Sixth Lancashire; Goodsell, of the
Second Bucks; Major Humphreys, of the Cambridge Uni-
versity Regiment, who was second among the competitors
for the Albeit jewel; Corporal Mullineaux, of the Sixth Lan-
cashire; Mr. Vatie, of Dumfries; Major Parsee, of Devon,
former winner of the Queen's prize, and Colonel Woodrow,
of Devon. The team will sail for New Ycrk in the steamer
Alaska on the 26th of August. They will take up quarters,
at the Garden City Hotel, Long Island. The scores so far
made by the team are no criterion of their strength, as none
of the men will use the Martini rifle, but most of them will
shoot with the Metford rifle.

A NOVEL MATCH.

The Rod and Gun Club of Santa Barbara celebrated
their organization by a grand hunt on the 19th inst. A match
was formed, sides chosen by the leaders, C. F. MeGlash-
an and Chet F., Brown, each of whom was desirous his side
should be victorious in the day's doings. O. Kaeding, L.
A. Holmberg and James F. Barron were appointed judges
to decide who are the victors getting the most points on the
following basis:

Bear, 1,000; California lion, 500; wild boar, 500; lynxr
500; deer, 250; coyote, 100; wildcat, 100; eagle, 50; road-
runner, 25; crane, 25; yellow-hammer, 15; hare, 15; magpie,
15; rabbit, 10; gopher, 10; bee-martin, 10; hawk, 10; crow,
10; dove, 5; trout, 5; lark, 5; squirrel, 5; curlew, 5; wood-
pecker, 5; linnet, 2; blackbird, 1; snipe, 1.

The following were the teams as chosen: C. F. Mc-
Glashan's — Israel Miller, Charles B. Greenwell, J. "W.
Ogad, Harry Stoddard, A. Silva, J. J. Elizalda, S. S. Fisk,
L. D. Lilley, N. McCloskey, E. M. Hoit, J. H. Ogan, W.
W. Hollister, Jr., John Spence, F. L. Birabent, Fred. A.
Moore, Manuel Garcia, C. W. Gorham, A. Goux, A. Hay-
man, E. C. Roeder, J. A. Manure, John Reed, Thomas
Nixon and Al. Crane. C. F. Brown's consist of— L. A.
Holmberg, F. C. Foster, John Billiard, J. T. Barron,
George A. Culbertson, E. C. Durfee, James P. Vance, Tracy
L. Warn, Ed. Breck, A. C. Rynerson, C. Aug. Thompson,
Ed. C. Tallant, J. M. Hunter, Thomas A. Cravens, G. A.
Lloyd, J. M. Short, Otto Kaeding, A. M. Ruiz, S. C. Hicks,
I. K. Fisher, John Longawa, P. L. Moore, H. F. Maguire
and John T. Hope.

Each member was expected to strictly regard the game
laws; he was allowed to start as early a3 possible, and to
hunt when he pleased. The whole day was to be devoted
to hunting, and every one was expected to be at the head-
quarters by sunset.

The result, as the Santa Barbara Independent remarks, was
very one-sided, but in giving the score, as follows, that jour-
nal omits mention of the game killed.

"For Captain Brown's credit, let it be said, several of his
best shots failed from some cause to put in an appearance,
which, together with the fact that they selected unfortunate
ground, reduced his showing by hundreds more than it
should have been. For this reason Captain McGlashan and
his men have not felt they could hoist the traditional rooster
so common to party victories, especially as the probabilities
are that the other side will win the belt at the next bout,
and the boot will then be on the other leg.

"Those who arrived at the rendezvous at suudown, and
whose scores were counted, were as follows: Chet Brown's
side— J. R. Vance, 735 points; C. F. Brown and Tracy L.
Warne, 527; Joseph Bates, 250; John Longawa, 212; John
T. Hope, 149; I. K. Fisher, 56: total, 1,959. Their total
number of points were 1,224; divided by six, the number of
hunters, gave 204 as an average. McGlashan's side — Israel
Miller, 884 points; C. F. McGlashan, 611; F. A. Moore,
598; S. S. Fiske, 461; Al. Crane, 420; John Spence, 397;
A. Silva, 283; N. McCloskey, 283; R. F. Fullington and L.
D. Lilley, 175; E. M. Hoit. 40; C. W. Gorham, 30: total,
4,182. The total number of points of these .vas 1,883;
divided by eight, makes an average of 235%. May there
be many returns of the day."

It is said that bear, both cinnamon and grfzzly, are plenti-
ful this year in the mountains and that experienced hunters
have been known to kill three within the week.

In Key West, Florida, sheep will lose their wool in the
second year that they are on that island. No matter where
they are brought from, they will become as woolless as goats.
Lambs dropped there will retain wool just about the same
length of time, when their woolly coats become nothing else
but a soft, short hair, like in every respect to that of the
goat. It is well known that there are woolless sheep, but it
was doubtful whether an importation of any kind to a
strictly tropic clime would result as above.

1882

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77

ATHLETICS.

OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB HANDICAP MEETING.

This meeting, which took place at the grounds of the
Club, in Oakland, last Saturday, deserves more than a pass-
ing notice. The Club is the most prominent one on the
Coast. The grounds are excellent, and were well prepared
for the occasion. The attendance for a handicap meeting in
this part of the world was unusually large, numbering about
three hundred, all very orderly, respectable and enthusi-
astic. Everything passed off smoothly and pleasantly. The
inner grounds were kept clear of all intruders, and an un-
obstructed view was obtained of every event. The day was
not bad, but still was not what could be called a favorable
one for speed, as the wind was directly in the face of the
competitors on the back-stretch . The atmosphere was
moist, cold and heavy, and the sun, as usual at this season
of the year, was obscured by heavy clouds. Still, these were
slight drawbacks compared with the lack of competitors in
the events. The Club boasts a membership of over seven
hundred, almost all young and energetic, and many among
them of much promise as athletes. These should have been
represented by at least thirty members in the 100 yards, and
almost as many in the 440 yards; instead of which, four
only appeared during . the day to uphold the reputation of
the Club, and but two of the four were in condition to make
an effort if hard pushed. As we predicted last week, E. S.
Haley showed poor form. His trial heat was won by a fine
burst of speed in the last twenty-five yards, when his friends
had given up all hope of his winning a place in the" final.
His time from scratch was given as 10>i, the slowest taken
on the grounds. Harris was beaten about half a yard, and
Eiseman, being out of condition, was third, a yard and a
half behind. In the second trial heat Brown was awarded
first, but it could not have been by more than three inches,
and Emmons was only shut out by half the thickness of his
breast, and every inch from the start to the finish was a bit-
ter contest between the three contestants. The time, 10%
seconds, was a poor showing for Brown and Emmons, con-
sidering their handicaps, 7 and 6 yards respectively, but was
good for Anderson, who won second and a place in the
final.

Haley, Brown, Harris and Anderson were the starters in
the final heat. Haley, even if not in the best of condition,
can do a single dash of 100 yards in 10%. Harris and
Anderson are not better than 11% from scratch. Brown
should have won first, but was left on his mark at the start,
and made very little effort to win, seeing that his case was
hopeless. Haley's want of preparation was very apparent
in this heat. He weakened at seventy yards, and undoubt-
edly ran three yards slower than in his trial heat. The
time given was 10 seconds. Harris ran a game race, and
deserves the medal which he w<m, but that he could cover
the distance in the time reported is too much to believe of
him yet. In the 440 yards Brown, although in the best
form, for some unknown reason made no effort whatever.
Haley, realizing that he conld not do the full distance,
started from scratch at a 220 gait, and stopped as soon as
he saw the dressing rooms. Eiseman, not having had any
preparation, naturally failed in the last 100 yards, and ran
a hopeless race. Anderson was liberally handicapped, as
it was known that he never had ran before, and was never
in danger at any point in the race, and won first by fully
twelve yards. The struggle for second place between Harris
and Germain was closely contested up to within fifteen yards
of the finish, but Germain was done up, and Harris added a
second medal to his maiden first in the 100 yards. The
Club members failed to secure either a first or- second medal
in either event. It is to be hoped that some of them will
make a more favorable showing at the next meeting.

The following is a summary of the events :

One Mile Handicap Bicycle Race.— W. H. Lowden, 82 yards, 1; C. Burk-
halter, 70 Yards, 2; J. H. Spring, 40 yards, 0. Time, 3:17j.

One Hundred Yards Handicap Run.— First Trial Heat.— R, S. Haley,
scratch, 1; Arthur Harris, 11 yards, 2; D. Eiseman, 10 yards, 0.
Time, 10$. Second Trial Heat.— Wm. C. Brown, 7 yards, 1; J. H. Ander-
son, 11 yards (penalized 1 yard), 2; E. S. Emmons, 6 yards, 3. Time, 10J.

Eight Hundred and Eighty yards; Handicap Bicycle Race.— J. H. Spring,
scratch, 1; C. L. Leonard, scratch, 2; R. F. Varrinder, 40 yards, 0. Time,
1:37.

One Hundred Yards Handicap Run.— Final Heat.- Arthur Harris, 11
yards, 1; J. H. Anderson, 11 yards, 2: R. S. Haley, scratch, 0; Wm. C.
Brown, 7 yards, 0. Time eiven, 10 sec.

Two Mile Handicap Bicycle Race.— C. Burkhalter, 310 yards, 1; G. L.
King, 180 yards, and W. H. Lowden, 310 yards, tie for second place; H. C.
Finkler, scratch, 0. Time, 6:42.

Four Hundred and Forty Yards Handicap Run. — J. H. Anderson, 55
yards, 1; Arthur Harris, 40 yards, 2; Harry Germain, 45 yards, 0; D.
Eiseman, 37 yards, 0; R. S. Haley, scratch, 0; Wm. C. Brown, 22 yards, 0.
In this event a penalty of 1 yard was inflicted on all but Germain. Time,
60 sec.

THE OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB.

The members of the Olympic Athletic Club are anxious
to have an important Fall meeting on their new grounds,
open to all amateurs on the Coast. It is suggested, also,
that special gold medals be offered for breaking club
records. E. S. Haley would undoubtedly attempt to beat
the 220 yards record, and possibly the 100 or 440 yards.
Hawes, Emmons, O'Kane, Doolan and Searle of the Club,
and Frick and Dwyer of the University, would make an
interesting contest at 100 yards, all starling from scratch.
The wheelmen would certainly do their part towards mak-
ing the meeting one worth attending. The Golden Gate
Athletic Club is praying for an opportunity to compete with
the Olympics in a tug of war. Admission day will proba-
bly be a holiday, and at that time we are almost certain of
being favored with the pleasantest weather of the season.
The following are standard events, and, with perhaps three
or four additional ones, would fill the programme for an en-
tire afternoon's entertainment:

100 yards, handicap run, open; 100 yards, scratch run,
open; 100 yards, handicap run, juvenile class; 220 yards,
handicap run, juvenile class; 220 yards, handicap run,
open; 440 yards, handicap run, open; one mile, scratch run,
open; 220 yards by K. S.Haley, to beat club record; putting
161b weight; running high jump; running wide jump; Dole

'vaulting; 440 yards bicycle race, without hands; 880 yards
bicycle race, handicap; one mile bicycle race, handicap;

, tvfo mile bicycle race, handicap.

There is ample time to talk the matter up, enthuse the
Athletes, and make such a meeting a success.

HOW TO SAVE THE DROWNING.

It may be well just now to make some suggestions to resi-
dents at the seashore in regard to the proper course to be
pursued in eases of danger by drowning, and, in the first
place, to offer a few words of advice to those who may be
called on to swim to the aid of persons struggling in the
water. It is most important that the drowning person be
assured in a cheery voice that he is safe, and urged to cease
struggling, for the more he struggles the more water he
swallows, and the more dangerous it is to attempt a rescue.
It is sheer madness to seize a man struggling in the water,
for he will blindly grasp his would-be rescuer and drag him
down; but when he has become quiet, the swimmer should
catch him by the hair of his head, turn him quickly on his
back, giviDg him a sudden pull, which will cause him to
float, and then start for the shore. Those who have tried
this plan say that it i? very easy of execution, and instances
are on record where one man has swam .ashore with four
persons, whose hair he grasped and whom he then threw on
their backs. In case of a strong outsetting tide the rescuer
should, however, throw himself on his back and float until
help arrives, for he will soon exhaust himself by batting
against the current. And it may be said, in passing, that a
lone swimmer, when caught by the undertow, will do far
better to float than to wear himself out in uninterrupted
struggling for the shore. When a body has sunk to the
bottom, and bubbles indicate that life is not extinct, a per-
son may dive in the direction indicated by the bubbles; but
he should seize the hair with one hand only, using the other
hand in conjunction with the feet in raising both himself
and the drowning person to the surface. When the rescued
person has been landed, the first thing in order is to arouse
him by wiping his body dry, und by slapping smartly the
stomach and chest. The jaws should be separated if they
are clinched, and kept apart with a cork or small piece of
wood. The person should be turned on his face, and the
stomach kneaded as long as water flows from the mouth.
Then the throat should be wiped with a rolled handkerchief,
and the patient turned on his back, with the pit of the
stomach elevated above the rest of the body. The waist
should then be squeezed with great pressure, as if to force
the contents of the chest into the mouth, and suddenly let
go. This proeess, which is an imitation of natural breath-
ing, should be repeated at momentary intervals, but with
regularity, until the person's breath isrestored; but if satis-
factory results do not follow after three or four minutes, the
patient should be again turned on his stomach, but in the
opposite direction from before, for the purpose of expelling
any water remaining in the air passages. Then the artificial
respiration should be resumed, and continued until the
patient revives or until death is beyond doubt. The pro-
cess of drying and rubbing should be all the while continued,
soon after the breath returns. These simple rules are old,
but every one who reads them may this very Summer have
cause to put them in practice.

Recent advices from London state that the English pedes-
trians are already preparing for the foot race which is to
come off in New York next October. Rowell has been there
for two weeks, with Peter Duryea. The pedestrian takes a
run of ten miles every morning, just to keep his muscles
flexible. In the afternoon he and Duryea drive a team of
American trotters through Hyde Park. They are going to Paris
for a week; after which Bo well will go into regular training
for the race. He has a private track on his country place
near Chesterton, of seven laps to the mile. Rowell promises
to be in better condition than he was last Spring. He has
an unknown pedestrian that will train him for the race.
They will start for New York in the Alaska, August 26th.
Hazael is training steadily at a quiet retreat a few miles out
of London. He looks in excellent condition, and says that
he will make the man who beats him go a long ways beyond
six hundred miles. George also drives an American trotter.
Weston is giving temperance lectures in England, and it is
said he may start in the October race.

BICYCLING.

BICYCLING IN OAHLAND.

The weather on Saturday last was unusually pleasant and
favorable for the athletic meeting at the Club Grounds in
Oakland. The first race was a mile handicap, the contest-
tants being J. H. Spring, 40 yds., 52-inch wheel; C. Burk-
halter, 70 yds., 54-inch wheel; W. H. Lowden, 82 yds., 52-
inch wheel. Spring went to work immediately to overtake
the leaders, but it was not until the fourth lap that he suc-
ceeded in coming up with Burkhalter, who had also about
closed the gap between himself and Lowden. In this man-
ner the contestants crossed the line and commenced the last
lap, in which all were closely lapped in their original order.
Spring coming with a rush on the last turn would have crept
into second place, but was pocketed between the two others
and did not get out until too late, the line being crossed in
th« original order, Lowden leading by a length, and Spring
lapping Burkhalter's wheel; time, 3m. 17s.

The next race was a half mile handicap, with three entries,
as follows: C. L. Leonard, scratch, 50-inch wheel; J. H.
Spring, scratch, 52-inch wheel; R. F. Verrinder, 40 yds., 46-
inch wheel. Verrinder held his own splendidly for nearly
a lap, when Leonard closed upon him and passed into the
lead, finishing the lap well ahead. On the last lap Spring
made his effort and passed into first place in spite of Leon-
arl's offerts, winning the race by about eight yards in lm.
37s.

The last race was two miles, and promised to be the most
interesting of all, but the scratch man was so heavily handi-
capped that he lost heart and never attempted to overtake
his man and the following were the starters: W. C. Frank-
lin, scratch, 52-inch wheel; G. L. King, 180 yds., 54-inch
wheel; W. H. Lowden, 310 yds., 52-inch wheel; C. Burk-
halter, 310 yds., 54-inch wheel. m

Burkhalter took the lead at once, and gradually increased
it over Lowden to the finish. King set out at once to over-
haul the leaders, and had cut down Lowdeu's lead in the
third lap of the second mile, but Burkhalter was too far
ahead to be caught, and King finished more leisurely in
Lowden's company, making a dead heat with him. Fink-
ler, after one lap, without much effort, increased his pace
and began to cut down the leaders, but at the end of six
laps, findiog the task hopeless, gave it up and ran out at a
slower pace. Time of race, 6:42.

The Twentz-five Miles Championship. — F. Wood, of
Leicester, and R. James, of Birmingham, met for the third
time at the Leicestershire Cricket Ground, June 24th, to de-

cide who was to be the first twenty-five miles champion. It
will be remembered that the same riders ran the same dis-
tance on the 17th, and after a splendid race the referee was
unable to separate his men at the finish, and therefore
wisely gave in for a dead heat. James, of course, remained
in Leicester, in view of to-day's race, and during the week
both men took the greatest care of themselves. Unfortu-
nately, however, when Wood went for a spin on the Friday
previous, his shoe came off, and, being thrown from his
machiue, he was severely shaken. Receiving every atten-
tion, the mishap did not interfere materially with his condi-
tion, and, upon appearing at the mark, both seemed in good
fettle, and considerable interest was evinced in the issue.
The weather was fine. There were over three thousand
spectators present, and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
At the start, at five minutes to seven, James went off with
the lead, and made the running considerably faster than the
previous race. The first five miles was recorded in 15 min-
utes 58 seconds, nearly three minutes better than the last
race. Two laps later, James made a tremendous spurt,
but Wood was fully equal to the occasion. James made an-
other determined effort to get away in the twenty-second
lap, but Wood objected. The ten miles was hoisted in 32
minutes 10 seconds, and great excitement prevailed when,
four laps later, James made a determined effort to get away.
Both were still proceeding at a capital pace, and the fifteen
miles time was made in 48 minutes 12 seconds. In the
forty-third lap another splendid spurt was made by the
local man, who, for the first time, assumed the leadership.
During the ensuing few laps Wood took his man along at a
merry pace, and twenty miles was covered in 1 hour 3 min-
utes 48 seconds, the best on record. From this point to
the finish the issue was stubbornly contested, and towards
the finish the excitement grew intense. Amid loud cheer-
ing, Wood, just previous to entering the last lap, dashed
away from his man, and, half a lap from home, six yards
separated the pair. After this, however, James made his
final effort, and, gradually drawing on his rival, got upon
even terms a dozen yards from the tape, and secured the
verdict by a length. Time, 1 hour 20 minutes 15 seconds,
beating the previous best — 1 hour 20 minutes 55 seconds,
by J. Keen, on the Snrbiton Grounds, August 23, 1880.

The Hon. I. Keith Falconer, formerly a noted racing man,
whose time, 5:36 for two miles, still remains unbeaten,
has recently made a notable journey from Lands End, Eng-
land, to John O'Groat's House, at the extreme northern point
of Scotland, 994 miles, in a little less than thirteen days,
making nearly 77 miles per day, although a great deal of
wet weather and strong head winds were encountered.

Dick Tnrpin's famous ride from London to York has often
been beaten by bicyclists. During the early part of July
the distance, 196% miles, was accomplished by H. R. Rey-
nolds of the London Bicycle Club, in 21 hours 43 minutes.
The same gentleman also won the annual road race from
Bath to London, 100 miles, May 29th, in 7 hours and 26
minutes.

Tricycles have not as yet become common or frequent in
the United States, but one has recently been ordered by a
lady in a neighboring town for short trips about town, shop-
ping, etc., and it will be found far more convenient than
walking and less troublesome than a horse, where the roads
are reasonably good.

The question is often asked whether tricycles are not slow.
This is best answered by the time of a mile race which
recently took place in England, where the full mile was made
in 3 : 16, and three miles were ridden in 11 minutes.

Game-Bag Filled at One Shot.— H. J. Sheldon left his
camp at Cooper City, on the Pecos, last Saturday afternoon in
search of game. Saturday night he camped at the upper
forks of the river, and Sunday, bright and early, was again
on the march. About four o'clock in the afternoon the bur-
ro, which had wandered ahead, came running back, appar-
ently in great terror, ears and tail erect, eyes glaring, mak-
ing that peculiar mournful sound for which his species is
noted, and refusing to be caught or comforted. Not being
able to make out from tne report of the confused burro just
what had happened, Mr. S. cocked his gun and advanced
slowly and cautiously on the unknown enemy. Crawling
along on his hands and knees for about a quarter of a mile,
he at length doubled a bend in the river, and there, standing
in full view in the meadow, and not more than 150 yards
away, he saw a huge grizzly bear with three cubs, and, just
beyond the bear and in direct range with her, an animal
that he at once recognized as the long-sought-for elk. Neither
of the beasts was aware of his approach, so, quietly rising
upon one knee and resting his rifle across the other, which
is Mr. S.'s favorite position in shooting, he took deliberate
aim. Bang went the gun, away sped the bullet and down
fell two animals — in fact, three — the bear, the elk and Mr.
S. himself. The bullet had cut the backbone of the bear
completely in two, and, passing on through, had lodged in
the heart of the elk; and the extraordinary task to which the
rifle had been subjected produced such a violent recoil that
the hunter himself was stretched flat upon the ground. Re-
covering himself speedily, Mr. S. advanced upon the prey,
hunting knife in hand, but life was extinct in both animals.
The little cubs on hearing the report of the gun, fled; but,
being only a few weeks old, were speedily captured, tied in
bags and fastened on the back of the horse. — Santa Fe News.

Woese than Fishermen's Yaens. — Sanders Hyatt, of Cov-
ington, some years ago shot the head off a rattlesnake which
was coiled ready to spring. Noticing that the snake looked
uncommonly large, Hyatt cut it open with his knife, and a
fox squirrel jumped out and ran up a tree, where he shot it.
His dog had chased the squirrel, which, running close to the
snake, had been snapped up just before Hyatt arrived on the
scene. An immense water moccasin was killed recently near
Albany, Ga., having in its month a catfish eight inches long.
The snake had seized the fish by the head, unfortunately for
him. There are two big fins on the head of a catfish, and
this fish stuck these fins into each jaw of tbe serpent, which
was thus rendered powerless to either swallow or relinquish
its prey. — Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Salinas City, July 26, \&i2.
Breeder and Sportsman. — Please inform me whether Bertraiid and Cher-
okee were by Sir Archy? H they were not, inform ra» through the Brerokr
and Sportsman what horse was their sire. W. O. Hatch.

Answer. — Bertrand, by Sir Archy, his dam, Eliza, by imported I
^rand-dam, imported ilambriua. Cherokee, by Sir Archy, his dam, K
na, by Hephestion, grand-dam, Roxana, by imported Marplot.

78

\xufttx imd jiptfrisman.

July 29,

J. O'KANE,

MANTTFACTTIEEB AND IMPCBTEB OF

Harness- Saddles, Whips,
Blankets, Boots, Etc.

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
all kinds for boises. Can refer to all the principal trainers
and horsemnn on the Pacific Coast.

N. B.— My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely due to the careful observation and the
-valuable suggestions of the most skillful "turfmen" in the
United States. The benefits of which revert to the public in
the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING ARTICLE.
Sole agent for Dr. A. H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKinney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
band the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, bits, and 2.'-lb
jace saddles. JOHN O'KANE.

J. A. McKERRON

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.

NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,

Between Dupont and Stockton. San Francisco.

BEPAXRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

P. DOYLE,

1011 Marked St., San Francisco,

California.

Harness, Collar, Saddle

Horse Boot Manufacturer.

All work made of best materials by band and

■warranted.

SEND FOE PEICES.

T. NPCINNIS,

MANUFACTURER OF

SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, COL.

LARS, BRIDLES, AND HORSE

CLOTHING.

Repairing carefully done. Only firstr-class material used.
775 Market st., bet. 3rd & 4m.

SPORTING GOODS.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS.

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
INDIAN CLUBS.

HUNTING KNIVES,

Our Own Manufacture.
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Finest Assortment in the City.
WILA, & F1NCK,

Leading Cutlers, 709 Market Street

dan. McCarthy,

UYEKT,BOAKDING A5D SALE STABLE

608 Howard St., near Second.

iE^or Sell© !

A BRACE OF

FINE FOX HOUNDS !

Training and Breeding guaranteed. Address for par
ticnlars,

TOM TUNSTEAD,

Nicacio, Marin County

LANGSHANS.

I guarantee a pure Langshan, Croad
Strain, fine healthy Chicks, not related,
for sale of this magnificent breed, for Sep-
tember delivery.

MRS. J. RAYNOR,
1416FolsomSt., S. F

SEND'FOR CIRCULAROF-THE '

v\G0WSrr;

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PlERCE8.C0.OAKl.eCAL.

AGENTS FOR THE PACIFIOC0 AST.

PAUL FR1EDHOFER

Pathological Horse Shoer

PRACTICAL IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES

No. 105 Commercial St.

Largest stock of fast livery teams in the State. First
class boarding. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horses, buggies, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

415 CALIFORNIA ST.

FINE

Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

THE MUSIC LESSON.

HTJXTDREDS

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

Sacramento State Fair,

1882.

Auction Sale

tate Fair Week at Sacramento.

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely bred and promising animals as
there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

RAILROADS.

C -P . XV. XV.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

DESTINATION.

. . Antioch and Martinez. .
...Benicia

. .Calistoga and Napa

V Deming, El Paso \ Express . .

"I. Paso aud East. / Emigrant

I Gait and ) via Livermore

X Stockton J via Martinez

. . lone

..Knight's Landing

" (JSundays only)
. . .Los Angeles and South ......

. . .Livermore and Pleasanton. . .

.Madera and Fresno. .

. . . Marysville and Chico. ,
. . .Niles and Haywards. .

9.30 am

* 4,00 p M
' 4.30 p M

8.00 A 31
3.30 pm

* 4.30 pm
8.00 am

1 100 pm
9.30 am
430 pm
8.00

* 4.00 P M
8.00 a m

* 430 pm
J 8.00 A M

9.30 am
8. 00 a M
5.00 p M
9.30 a M

* 400 PM
8.00 a m
8.00 a m

10.00 am
3.00 p M
5.00 PM
3.30 P M
5.30 P M
8.00 AM
8.00 am
8.00 am
3.30 P m

* 430 pm

* 400 pm
8.00 a m
3.00 p M
8.00

9.30 a m
3.30 pm

* 400 P m

* 430 PM
3.30 P M
8.00 a m

*430pm

* 8.00 am

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A m. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

f Ogden and 1 Express

(.East / Emigrant..

. .Redding and Red Bluff. .
. f Sacramento, ~) via Livermore .

.■{ Colfax and > via Benicia..
.1 i

(.Alta 1 via Benicia. . .

...Sacramento, via Benicia

. . .Sacramento River Steamers .
...San Jose

. .Vallejo.,

(JSundays only)..

. . Willows and Williams . .

2.40 pm

'12.40 P M

'10.10AM

7.40 pm

11.40am

'10.10a M

10.10 am

7.40 P M

2.40 P M

7.10 am

5.40 p M

'12.40 P M

5.40 PM

'10.10 am

J11.40am

2.40 p M

5.40 pm

8.40 A M

2.40 pm

12.40 p M

5.40 pm

5.40 pm

410 pm

9.40 A M

8.40 a M

11.40 am

6.10 A M

5.40 pm

5.40 p m

7.40 pm

11.40 A M

'10.10 A M

* 6.00 am

410 pm

9.40 am

7.40 pm

2.40 p M

UL40AM

•12.40 p M

•10.10 am

11.40 am

' 7.40 P M

'10.10 AM

' 7.40 p m

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Passeuger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

8 30

A

M

9 M

A

M

III 4|)

A

M

• 3 311

P

M

4.25

P

M

5.15

F

M

6.30

P

M

8 30

A

M

?

1(1 411

A

M

3 Ml

P

M

4. to

P

M

10 40

A

M

f

3.30

P

M

{

10 40

A

M

3.30

F

11

>

10 40

A

M

f 3.30

P

11

10.40

A

M

{

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castrovflle
and Salinas.

HolliBter, and Tres Pinos.
Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 A M

8.10 a M

9.03 A M
10.02 A M
' 3.36 P m
f 4.59 P H

6.00 p m
t 8.15 P H

9.03 A m
■10.02 a 11
• 3.36 P m

6.00 P H
t 8.15 P H
"10.02 a m

6.00 P M

10.02 A M
6.00 P U

' Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A. m.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 a. M. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

AND "

PLEAS Ufi_E_ SEEKEES.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

A FFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING

""" with speed and comfort, the best places in the Stat*
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DALLY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

With its beautiful Groves and delightful Driven Troat in

abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may he had in
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound in
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
' ' HOTEL DEL MONTE, " have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VTA OAKLAND PIER.

From "San Francisco," Daily.

JAPANESE

OF DELIGHTED ONES

See, for the First Time in their Lives, the

ARTIST AND EMBROIDERERS

AT WOKE. IN THEIR NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

ICHI BAN, 22 and 24 Geary Street.

The Beeedee and Sportsman is printed with Shattnck and Fletcher's Ink.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00-*6.30— 7.30— 8.30-9.30—

10 30— 1L30 — 12.30— 1.30— 2.30— 3.30— 4.30-5.30— 6. 30—
7. 00— 8. 00-9. 30— 11 .00— *12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*t6. 30— 7.00— *\ 7.30— 8.00— •t8.30—
9.00— *t9.30— 10.00— 1L00— 12,00— LOO— 2.00— 3.00— *t3. 30
— i.00— *f4.30- 5.00— •(5.30-6.00— *fr6.3Q— 7.00— *S.0O —
9.30-1LOO— *12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— •6.30— 7.00— *7.30— 8.00— *S. 30—

9.00— 19.30-10.00 — 110.30— 11.00— 111. 30-12.00-1.00-
2.00 — 3.00 — 400—4.30—5.00—5.30—6.00-6.30—7.00—8.00
-9.30— '12.00.

To WEST BERKELF.Y '6.00— *6.30— 7-00— *7.30-J8.00

_ «8.30 —9.00— 10.00— 11.00— 2.00— 3.00— 4.00— *1 30— 5.00
—•5.30— 6.00— «6. 30— 7. 00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND— *5.32-*6.02-6.32—
7.02— 7.32— 8.02— 8.32— 9,02-9.32— 10.02-10.32 — 11. O^-
ll 32—12.02—12.32—1.02—1.32—2.02—2.32-3.02—3.32-
4.02— 132— 5.02— 5.32— 6.02— 6.32— 7.02-8.02-9.32— 11.02

FROM EAST OAKLAND '5.21— •5.51—6.21—6,51— 7.51

—8.51—9.51—10.51—11.51—12.51—1.51—2.51—3.51 -4.51—
5.51-6. 51—7.51—9. 21—10. 5L

From ALAMEDA— *5.15-'5.45— 6.15— 7.10— 'f7.35— 8.10—
M8.35 — 9.10-M9. 35- 10.10— *tI0.35-11.10— 12.10-1.10—
2.10 — 3.10~4,10-'(435— 5. 10-'(5. 35-6.10— '(6.35-7.15
•(7.35-9.15-10.45.

From BERKELEY '5.45 — "6.15 — 6.45— •7.15—7.45—

•8 15 — 8.45 — 19.15 — 9.45— ;i0.15— 10.45- 111. 15-11.45—
12 45-145-2.45—3.45-4.15-4.45—5.15—5.45—6.15—6.45
—7.45-9.15— "10.45.

From kWEST BERKELEY '5.45— •6.1&-6.45— *7.15—

7.45 — 8.45-9.45 — 10.45 - 1.45-2.45-3.46— 4,45- *5.1 5—
5.45~*6.15-6.45~*7.15.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

CREEK ROUTE.

Fkom SAN FRANCISCO "7.15— 9.15— 11. 15— 1.15-3.15

—5.15.
FROM OAKLAND .6.15-8.15-10.15-12.15-2.15-4 15.

All trains run daily, except when BUir (•) denotes Sun-
days excepted. (Trains marked thus (t) run via East Oak-
land. JSundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., S. F.

A, N, TOWNE,

Gen. Snot.

T. B. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 x 60 feet)

For Warm Salt Water Plunge and SwiHxnro

Baths.

ELEGANT ROOMS'

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING. Etc., Etc., Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

BS" At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R R connect*
daily with Trains of the S. P. R R

The S. P. R R runs through the counties of San Mateo
Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds iu great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS arc reached
by this line Stages connect with trains daily at San Mateo
for those well known Retreats. PUIUSSIMA, SAN GRE-
GORIO and PESCADERO. We would particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about^SAN
BRUNO and McMAHONS for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San Francisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of this manly

"^ SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of and
dflSCriDtlOu issued by this Company, will be entitled to
FREfc TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiatn Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHECKS for all Dogs received in Baggage Cars.

jJST In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit it is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR
and CHAIN. Guns and Fishing Tackle cheeked and car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart aud securely packed
in wood or leather cases may be taken in Passenger Cars

TICKET OFFICES-Passcoger Depot, Townsead street *
and No, 2 New Montgomery street, Palace Hotel
A. C. BASSETT, H. R JUDAH

Superintendent Asat. Pass, a Tkt. Agt.

S^r S. P, Atlantic Express Train via Los Angeles, Yu-
ma, etc, leaves San Francisco dally via Oakland Furry, tQO%
of Market Street, at 9:30 a m.

1882

^Ixjc fleeter un& jlpxrrtsroatt.

79

BAY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.

RACES

RACES!

Saturday, August 5, 1882.

AND. . . .

Saturday, August 12, 1882.

^Notice for Entries- ^

FOR SATURDAY. AUGUST 5, 1882.
5:40 CLASS— Purse s500 ; mile heats, 3 in 5. in harness;
$350 to first, $100 to second, 550 to third horse.
SAME DAY.
3,25 CLASS— Purse S500 ; mile heats. 3 in 5. in harness ;
$350 to first, $100 to second, S50 to third horse.
FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1882.
3:30 CLASS— Purse $500 ; mile heats, 3 in 5. in harness ;
$350 to first, $100 to second. $50 to third horse.
SAME DAY.
1:22 CLASS— Purse $500; mile heats, 3 in 5, in harness;
$350 to first, $100 to second, $50 to third horse.

S5T Five or more to enter ; three or more to start. En-
trance 10 per cent. National rules to govern. Entries to
close with Secretary, Monday. July 31st.

T. W. HINCHMAN, Secretary,

1435 California street.

POSTPONEMENT OF ENTRIES

The time for making entries at the

CHICO FAIR

Has been extended from

July 22d to August 1st.

The weights in races Nos. 4 and 9 as per Speed Pro
gramme will be announced August 10th.

J. H. KRAUSE,

Secretary.

Pacific Breeders' Association.

Embryo Trotting Stakes, 1882.

Sweepstakes for foals, 1882, $100 each; $25 forfeit; $10 dec-
laration; $5 nomination fee.

There are three stakes under the denomination of Em-
bryo for 1882. viz., for yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-
year-olds. The nominator chooses whether he will name
in one or all of them. The yearlii g distance is a dash of a
mile; two-year-old, heats of a mile,(2 in 3); three-year-old,
3 in 5— all in harness. Five dollars must accompany the
nomination; the declaration, $10; on or hefore the 1st of
September of the year the race is to be trotted; the forfeit.
$25, on or before the day, which is ten days previous to the
date fixed for the race. If the declaration or forfeit is not
paid at the specified time, the subscriber will be held for the
full amount of the stake. Pedigree, color, marks, and date
of foaling must be given, and the following will be the for-
mula for making the nomination:

Sec y Pacific Breeders' Association. I name in Embryo

Stake of 1882. the colt (or filly), foaled , 1882. by ,

dam , by , in the Stakes of 1883. 1884. 1885, if the nomi-
nator desires to enter in all of the Stakes. It" he desires to
name in one one or more, specify which years. The $5 fee cov-
ers the first expense if the colt is named in one or all of the
races; payment of the declaration $10 absolves from further

Sayments. The race to be trotted on the first Saturday of
lovember of each year, if good day and track, and on the
track named hy the officers of the Association. If the day
or track is not good, on the first good day and track follow-
ing the date. The winner shall receive six-ninths of the
whole sum, stakes, forfeits, and other sources of revenue;
the second, two-ninths- the third, one-ninth. National
Trotting Association Rules of 1882 to govern. Nomina-
tions to be made to JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Secretary pro
tem. of Pacific Breeder's Association, office of Breeder
and Sportsman, 508 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
JAMES McM. SHATTER, President.
A. P. WHITNEY. Vice-President.
N. T. SMITH, Treasurer.
JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON. Secretary pro tem.

CALIFORNIA'S EXPOSITION.

iTHE 29th ANNUAL

STATE FAIR

— BEGINS AT —

SACRAMENTO, CAL,

ON THE 11th AND CLOSES ON THE
16th OF SEPTEMBER.

The Premium List embraces liberal awards for all
lands of Live Stock. Machinery, Implements, etc., Tex-
tile Fabrics, Mechanical. Agricultural and Horticultural
Products, Fine Arts, etc.

Any further information may be had upon applica-
tion to the Secretary, from whom Premium Lists may
be procured.

HUGH M. LARUE, President.

EDWIN F SMITH, Secretary-

P. O. Drawer A, Sacramento, Cal. July 15 4t

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd).

MELBOURNE, Austbalia,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.
Mile heats; best three in five.
Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fee;*, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.
Five to enter and three to start.
1 Entries muat be in the bands of Secretary at or before i
; P. M. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December. 1882.
! The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
■ National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained, until
July 28th, of Dr. JOHN WEIR, Baldwin Hotel, San Fran-
**»■ R. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

Pacific Coast Blood Horse As'n.

PROGRAMME.

FIXED EVENTS-SPRING & FALL MEETINGS
1883 and 1884.

BALDWIN STAKE FOR 1882

SPRING MEETING.
Fiest Day.

WINTERS' STAKE— For three-year-olds, to be run the
first day of the Spring Meeting; dash of one-and-a-half
miles; $100 each, §25 forfeit. $300 added; second to have
$150, third to save stake. Nominations in above to be made
for 1884.

SAME DAY— CALIFORNIA STAKE — For two-year-
olds, $50 each. $25 forfeit, $250 added; to be run on the first
day of the Spring Meeting; second to save stake; dash of
half a mile. Nominations in above to be made for 1883.

Second Day.

PACIFIC CUP— Handicap of $100 each, $50 forfeit, $20
declaration, $600 added; second to receive $300, third to
save stake; two and-a-quarter miles; to be run on the sec-
ond day of the Spring Meeting. Will close the 1st of March,

Thibd Day.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES'" STAKE— Dash of one-and-
three-quarter miles for all three -year-olds; $100 each, $25
forfeit, $300 added; $150 to second, third to save stake.
Nominations in above to be made for 1884.

SAME DAY— GANO STAKE— Dash of three-quarters
of a mile for two-year olds; $50 each, $25 forfeit, $250 added;
second horse to Save stake. When any California two-year-
old beats the time of Gano, 1:15 for three-quarters of a
mile, the Stake to be named after the colt which beats it.
Nominations to be made for 1883.

FALL MEETING.
Fibst Day.

LADIES" STAKE— For two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance,
$25 forfeit. $200 added: three-quarters of a mile; second to
save entrance. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY-THE VESTAL STAKE— For three-year-
old fillies, one-and. a-quarter miles; $25 p. p.: $300 added;
second to receive $100, third to save stake. Nominations to
be made for 1884.

Second Day.

STALLION STAKE— Conditions— Only those three-year-
olds are eligible which are the get of stallions owned in this
State. The stallions have to subscribe the amount charged
for their services to the fund; private stallions at the price
of their last season, and those which have not made a pub-
lic season, to pay $50, that sum being the minimum price.
The owner of the get of a stallion is competent to name.
The stake for the colts shall be $100 each, $25 forfeit; plate
or money added at the discretion of the Committee; dist-
ance, 13 miles. To close for 1882 on the 1st of August next,
at which time both stallions and colts (progeny) must be
named.

Thibd Day.

THE BALDWIN STAKE— Post stake for all ages; dash
of four miles; $250 each, p. p.; $1,000 added; second, $400,
third to save stake. Will close on the 1st of August, 1882
for that year.

SAME DAY— FLNTGAN STAKE— For two-year-olds;
dash of a mile; $50 each, $25 forfeit; $250 added; second to
save stake. Nominations to be made for 1883.

SAME DAY— FAME STAKE— For three-year-olds; dash
of two miles; $100 each, $25 forfeit; $500 added; second to
nave $150; third to save stake. Nominations to be made
for 1883.

All of these Stakes close on the first day of August next,
the colts rating now as yearlings, foals of 1881. Nomina-
tions to be made to C. M. Chase, Assistant Secretary, P. O.
box 1.961, S. F., P. C. B. H. A. To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, 1st of August.

THEO. WINTERS, President.

Jos. Cairn Simpson. Secretary.

C ML Chase, As't Sec'ty.

SPEED PROGRAMME

FOB THE

First Annual Meeting

OF THE

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ.

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

3,500 IN PURSES!

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE— Purse $250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. For horses that
have never beaten 225.

SECOND DAY— "Wednesday, Aug. 16.

No. 3~RTJNNTNG STAKE— For two-year-olds; 850 en-
trance; §10 forfeit; $150 added. Second to Bave entrance,
Dash of three-quarters of a mile.

No. 4— Rl'NNINi .: STAKE- Free for all; $50 entrance;
910 forfeit; §100 added. Second to have entrance. Dash
of a mile.

No. 5-TROTTING RACE— Purse $100. For double
team owned in the District by one man.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Aug. 17.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE— Purse $400. For horses that
have never beaten 2:40.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE- Purse $100. For horsesthat
have never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

second horse; entrance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to carry
their entitled weight. Two pounds oil' for each S100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can lie claimed by any cue.

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE Fret- lor nil; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No. 10— TROTTING RACE-Purse. $500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAY"— Saturday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $600. Free foralL
No. 12-TRUfTINi; RACE- Purse, -^400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting races are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; five to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes.
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed-
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock M. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th, inclusive.

J. D. CHACE, President.

JAMES O. WANZER, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA. SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th,

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cab, and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. I— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse. $500
First horse receives $400; second horse, $100. Entrance 10-
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember 1' t.

No. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, S75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5— TROTTING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; parse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY— Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, $100; entrance $5, added.

Bo. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8 — RUNNING — Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse. $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 percent,
of purse; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock p. M. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running races.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means juBt what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.

J. H. MAGOFFEY, Secretary.

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOUKTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 18.

No 8— RUNNING RACE- Selling Puree. «00; »50 to

FOURTH

ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA ROSA.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug, 22,1883.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; nurse, J200.
First horse, $120; second, $60; third, §20. Closed on the first
day of May with the following entries;

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names a. xa. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
Clellaa.

G. C. Fountain names blk. f, May Day, by Eugene Cas-
serly.

P. J. Shatter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic

Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE— Free for all horses thatnerer
beat 2:35; purse. $400. First horse, $240; second, $120:

third. -10

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Aug. 23.

No. 3 -RUNNING RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 6,
free to all; purse, $250. First horse, $150; second, $75; third
$25.

No. 4 PACING RACE.— Free to all horses that never

beat 2:25; purse, $300. First horse. $"200; second, $75; third,
$25.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Augf. 24*

No. 5-TROTTING RACE.— Free lor all three-year-olds
owned in the District; purse, $300. First horse, 3180; sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st, with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Dabby Mott, by Grey McClellan-J

W. J. Starr names blk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. B. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Genl Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, by Overland.

L. H. Boggs names b. c. Warwick, by Milton Medium.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE. -Free for all that never beat
2:25; purse, $500. First horse, $300: second, $150; third, $50*

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 25.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE -Free to all horses that neTer
beat 2:40; purse, $500. Fust horse. .$300; second, $150; third.
$50.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all; single dash; one
mile; purse, $200. First horse, $120; second. $00; third, $20

No. 9— TROTTING RACE — Free for all horses that
never beat 2.30; purse. $500. First horse, $300; second, $150
third, $50.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mo. 10— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile and repeat; purse, $200. First horse, $120: sec
ond, $60; third. $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Free to all that never beat
221; purse, $700. First horse, $400; second, $200; third, $100.

ENTRIES.

L Entries must be made in writing and dated, and give
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence of
owner.

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postoffice address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former narna

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS."

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5, to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock M. on Monday, the first day at
August, 188a

2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gor-
em running races, and pf the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK. President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

iii District Agricultural Ass'n

TO BE HELD ON

September X9, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., Cal.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 1 JO o'clock, p. m.

Running— No. 1. Purse of $t0. Free for all saddle

horses that have never ran for money. Catch weights.

Half mile and repeat. First, $30; second, $10.

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th. at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 2. Purse of $100.
Free for all. Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. M.— Running- No. 3. Purse $30. Mule
Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, $20;
second, $10.

THIRD DAY.
Thursday. Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Running— No. 1 Purse of $150. Free for all. MA*
heats, two in three. Pirst, $100; second. $50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. m.— Trotting — No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that bave never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. First, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, p. M.— Running— No. 6. Purse of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that
have never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30,
second, $10.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Ladies' Equestrianism— First, $15; second, $10; third,
$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will he permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. sl— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; second,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Raoe.
Purse of $150. Free for all. Weights lor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, $30; first horse to
second quarter pole, $30; first horse to third quarter pole.
>40; first horse to last quarter pole, $50; that is, the horse
that first reaches a quarter pole wins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter poles and home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Remarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Nintb
District (composed of the counties of Del Norte. Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July. 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
pume.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en-
trance.

All entries in these races must he made with the Secre-
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered1 in th<_-
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in full

The trotting races will Ite conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Assiiciatinn, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on thu
track.

If from any cause there shall not he a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, thu
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of the Boabd.

G. C. BARBER, Femdale Prwid.

S H CRABTREE. Rohnerville Be

MORRIS LE VINGER. Rohnerville Treaeur

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July 29

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIBST DAY— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

ITo. 1— HUNZTING— GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; §50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5
pounds extra.

No. 2 — SAME DAY. —RUNNING.— ALAMEDA
STAKE. — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; §25 forfeit; $175 added; Becondtosave

No.' 3. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — PARDEE
BTAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:40 Class; purse,
tSOO; Brat horse, $360; second, $180; third, $60.
^o. 5.— SAME DAY.-SPECIAL TROT AGALNST
TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Banta Claus" time (2J.7J).

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; parse, $800; first horse.
$430; second, $240; third, $80.

No. 7.— SAME DAY. — PACING.— Purse, $500; first
horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.

■Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. a— RUNNING— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; s250 added; second horse to save stake.

No. 9.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third,
|60.

No 10.— SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.

FOURTH DAY— Thuesdiy, Sept. 7.

No. 1L— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second, $120;
third, $40,

No. 12.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds; purse, S600; first horse, $360; second. $180; third, $60.

No. 13. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. - SELLING
RACE. — Purse, £250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds orf for each $100 under
fixed valuation.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14. — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —

J250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.- SAME DAY.— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to he competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen oE the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:25 CLASS. —
Purse, $800; first horse. $480; second, $240; third, $80.

No. 17.— SAME DAY.-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will be given the yearling making
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.

SIXTH DAY— Sattjeday, Sept. 9.

NO. IS.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE,
$150 Gold MedaL Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.-SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— GRAND BICYCLE TOURNA-
MENT, for the Association's Gold Medal to first, Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bicyclists.

No. 2L— SAME DAY— TROTTING.— Free for all;
purse, $800: first horse. s-iS(J; rerond, $240; third, $80.

No. 22.-SAME DAY.-A SET OF HARNESS, of the
Talue of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive-
By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for bis own pri-
Tate pleasure.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CONDITIONS.

Ed tries to all running stakes, trotting and pacing races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1,
1882. Forfeits in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
10 per cent, on the trotting and pacing races, should in all
eases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

In all, f ve to enter, and three to Btart

Entrance fee, ten per cent, on purse.

"When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All offers in trotting races are confined to horses on the
Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entries required to filL

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern running races, except as above specially provided.

All entries to be made in writing, to give sex, color and
marks of boree; also, name and residenctof owner: iod in
running races colors to be worn by the rider. And m all,
mny other particulars that will enable the spectatorato dia-
tinguflh the horses in the race.

Write " Entries to races " on outside of Envelope.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIB
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. 2.— RUNNING.— BREEDERS' STARE.— For foals
of 1879; <ne and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March lBt with nineteen nominations.

No. 3. - RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.

No. 4.— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse, $1,000.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5— TROTTING-— 235 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 6— TROTTING.— Purse, $600; for three year olds
and under.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING— FELLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR
OLD FLLLLES.— Five-eighths of a mile: $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. 9. -RUNNING. —CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; $100
entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, S100; third,
$50.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time — 1:42J— is beaten.

No. 11.— RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.— Purse, $250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation.

No. 12— TROTTING— 2:30 class; purse, $1,200.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING —2:22 class; purse, $1,200.
No. 14.— PACING.— 2:25 class; purse, $500.
No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;
purse, $800.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING.- COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—

For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
I'jit. >'200 added; second horse. $50; third. $25.

No. 17.— RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.— Purse, $300;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No. IS. -RUNNING— PuST STAKE. -Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150: third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before S o'clock p. sl

No. 19.— RUNNING.- CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250
for beaten horses; on1? mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING.— 2:19 class; purse. $1,200.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of
2:30 horses.

No. 22.— TROTTING— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed, in 1S81 with twelve nominations.

No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME. -$250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time 12:171),.

Entries for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. L— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
forfoals of 1SS0, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p. ; $300 added;
second horse, $100; third, $50.

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to be run at State
Fair of 1884. Same conditions.

No. 3.-RUNNING — MATURITY STAKE. — Three-
mile dash, for four. year. olds, in 1883; $100 entrance: S25
forfeit; $500 added; second horse, $150; third horse slCO
To be run at the State Fan: of 1S83.

No. 1— RUNNING— CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 1881. Dash of one
mile; $100 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse,
$100; third, $50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNING— For two-year-olds; purse
$400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING— For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-

"Wednksday, Sept. 20th.
no. 4— pacific coast novelty running— 2\

mile dash, purse $600. The first horse to each half mile to
win $100, and the horse first to two and two-and-one-half
mile posts to win $50 each extra; $200 additional will be
added to the purse, pro rata, if more than ten entries.

No. 5— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-yeax-olaa;
puree $800. Closed with six entries.

No. 6-*PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class; puree
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 7— DISTRICT — TROTTING— For named horses;
purse $500; 7 to enter, 4 to start. This race is intended for
horses that can trot in three minutes or a little better. Four
moneys.

Thubsday, Sept. 21st.

No. 8— PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;

purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional Four moneys.

No. 9— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with ten entries.

Ladies' Equestrianism.

flSTFouR Prizes ts Gold Cots. $40, $30, $20, $10.

No. 10— DISTRICT— TROTTING— 2:38 Class; purse $800;
7 to enter, 4 to start. Four moneys.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST— PUNNING — Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse f'EOO, and $200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

No. 12— DISTRICT— RU>NING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse $500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

No. 13— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING — For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, l^iJ; 2:22 i.'lass; purse
$1,500, aDd $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash ($150) with his own name, August 1, 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No. 14— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse

$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 15— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class: puree
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

SECOND

dNiNUAL EXHIBITION

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAN JOSE, CAL.r

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Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

X. WALKER,

Secretary.

A. C. DIETZ.

President.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; rive
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
puree, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Pules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two "lasses al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any daysracing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, is writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o, clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purees can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex,
color, and marks of horses ; also, name and residence of
owner. In running rrces, full colore to be worn by rider;
and drivers in trotting races are respectfully requested to
w ar caps of distinct colore, to be Darned in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn by drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Write "Entries to Races' on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH, HUGH M. LARUE,

Secretary. President.

RE3LARKS AST) CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
FOTiK moneys, 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse. Ent-
rance fee, 10 per cent, of puree, and srusi accompany the
nomination. District Races will close with the Secretary
at 5 o'clock p. M. of July 15, 1882. Pacific Coast Races to
close with the Secretary August 1, 1882.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified: but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above, other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one (juarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under auy other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purees can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse shall be
qualified to enter in any District Race that has not been
owned in the District six (6) months prior to the day of
the race- and any entry by any person uf any horse so dis-
qualified shall be held liable for the entrance fee so con-
tracted without any right to compete, and the same shall
be held liable to penalties prescribed by the Rules of the
National Trotting Association and expulsion from this
Association.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colore to be worn by riders, and in
all other races; any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

In all the Coast Races noted above, six extrtes are re-
quired fo fill, and three horses to start; but the Board
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ANY RACE WITH A LESS
NUMBER.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.
The rack is fireglass, having been improved Stables,
hay and Btraw free to competitors. ,

ENTRIES.

1st. Entries must be made in writing and dated.

2nd. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3rd. State color of horse, and marks if necessary.

4th. State whether the horse is a stallion, mare or
gilding. |

5th. State name of sire and dam if known; if un-
known, state the fact in the entry.

6th. State name and P. O. address of the owner of the
horse entered.

7th. Sign with P. O address of the party entering the
horse.

8th. If the name has been changed, give former name.

9th. Repeat by mail, all entries made by telegraph.

Agricultural District No. 2, California, comprises the
Counties of San Joaquin. Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus,
Mariposa, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, anil Kern.

„ „ nmr ' „ L- U- SHIPPEE, President

J. L. PHELPS. Secretary.

P. O. Box 133, Stockton, Cal

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 23th, 1883-

No. fc TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.
No. 2. SAME DAT— TROTTING— 2:25 class Puree,
$750.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter

mile dash; §50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages" mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING — Selling Race —
Purse, ¥200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
¥l,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off foreaca
¥100 under fixed valuation . Winner can be claimed by any
one.

THIRD DAT-Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING-2:30 class. Purse, $400
NO. 7. SAMS DAY — Bfoov Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, U mile dash;

$50 entrance: -$15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money
No. 9. SAME DAY-PACING—Free for all Purse

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUNNING— 1J mile dash. Free for all; S50>

entrance; ¥15 forfeit; g2O0 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.
No. 12. SAME DAY— TROTTlNG-2:27 class. Pureo

NO. 13. SAME DAY - TROTTLNG-For two-year-
olds. Purse $400. "vear-

S£XTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Puree $750.
No. 15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in tvo,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
a te of sixty per cent to first horse, thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special nice between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year -olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, win the usual allow.
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start ou Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock m. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purees can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex, color,
and marks of horses; also, name and residence nf owner.
In running races full colors to be worn by rider; and drf
vera in trotting races arc respectfully requested to weal
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as their
horses will be designated upon programmes by colors worn
by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1st. 1882.

Write "Entries to Races" on outside of envelope.

A KING, President,

T. B. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

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So far the illustrations of trotting horses have been con-
fined to two families, Romero being a scion of the Simpson
Blackbirds on the male side of the honse, Belle Echo, Elec-
tioneer and Echo Hambletonians. The dam of Romero was
of the Mambrino Chiefs following the sire; and this week we
present a distinguished Bon of the same great clan. Though
many years ago there were bitter controversies over the po-
sition which Mambrino Chief was entitled to fill in the
trotting records, every man who is conversant with the sub-
ject, and not swayed by prejudice, must acknowledge the
great merit of the descendants of this horse. The blood
mixes kindly with others of the great families of trotters,
and though we claim that every one of the trotting families
are greatly benefited by a direct strain of thoroughbreds, few
will question the advantage which has followed incorporating
it »ith the Mambrinos. Thus the first which gave the high-
est celebrity was the great, truly great, mare Lar'y Thorn.
Her dam was by Gano, a thoroughbred aon of American

ABBOTSFORD.

Eclipse, and her grandam by a son of Sir William, a thor-
oughbred herse by Sir Archy. Those who had the beat
knowledge of the capacity of Lady Thorn, men thoroughly
posted in regard to the fast trotters of the past and present,
rank her as being the peer of the best, and Dan Mace had
the utmost confidence that the accident which disabled her
was the sole reason she did not make a mark which would
have been close to the best on record now. The Mambrino
Chief stallions which have gained distinction have been
from highly bred mares. The sire of Black Cloud, who
made bo capital a race at Chicago, is Ashland Chief, by Mam-
brino Chief, the dam of Ashland Chief being a mare by
imported Yorkshire, and his grandam imported Flounce,
by Mulatto. The sire of Abbotsford was "Woodford Mambri-
no, by Mambrino Chief, and his dam Woodbine was by the
thoroughbred horse Woodford. She was also the dam of
Wedgewood — record 2:19; and this gives additional value to
her offspring, showing that she had merit as the progenitress

o' trotters in her own inheritance. Woodford Mambrino,
though not trotted in public until he was fifteen years old,
made a record of 2:21%; and his get make a fine showing
in the calendar— Abbotsford 2:21lA, Convoy 2:22X, Ma-
genta 2:24M, etc.

Illustrations of the value of the Mambrino Chief blood
could be multiplied until the space occupied would be far
beyond the limit of these sketches. A few more will show
the potency of it when coupled with many other strains.
Crosie — record 2:19)4 — was by a son of Mambrino, Clark
Chief, and this horse was also the sire of Woodford Chief,
2:22%; Blanch Armory 2:26; and several others in the 2:30
list. The dam of Pioteine — 2:18 — was by Mambrino Chor-
ister, a son of Mambrino Chief, and another son, Mambrino
Patchen, has five, with records running from 2:23
to 2:30; and still has another son, Mambrino Pilot, a
large number of fast ones to his credit, from Hannis, 2:17 *
and Mambrino Gift, 2:20, up. Santa Claus and Piedm

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have each two crosses of Mambrino Chief, so that the four
stallions next to Smuggler, with records of 2:17%, 2:11%,
2:17%, 2:17%, are strongly imbued with the blood.

Mambrino Chief bears the same relationship to the thor-
oughbred Mambrino as Eysdyk's Hambletonian, both being
grandsons, the sire of Mambrino Chief, Mambrino Paymas-
ter, the dam of which was by imported Paymaster. Thus
on the side of the sire, Abbotsford has many near kindred
of the greatest distinction, and his dam Columbia, by Smith's
Young Columbus, is also honored by a relationship to many
of the celebrities of the tracks. Her sire also got Myron.
Perry, 2:24%, Sea Foam 2:24%, Commodore Vanderbilt
2:25, Harry Harley 2:25%, Phil Sheridan 2:26%, Ben Smith
2:27, Farmer Boy 2:28, Jim Ward 2:28%, and Fitzgerald
2:30. Columbia was also the dam of Dido, a very fast pacer
and now in the Sunny Slope stud.

Abbotsford was foaled in 1872, bred by J. W. Knox, and
sold by him to C. W. Smith of San Francisco, when five
years old. His first race was trotted in Sacramento, August
14th, 187S, and we were very much amused at a conversa-
tion in which a Mr. of San Jose, George Treat and

"William Hendrickson participated. It was during the jour-
ney to Sacramento, and the informer was anxious to impress
them with the merit of a young brown horse which Mr.
Knox was training. He was sure that he would win the
race he was engaged in, but in response to the cross-ques-
tioning of Hendrickson he would not give any reasons
for his belief, but at least fifty times between San Francisco
and Sacramento he reiterated that the "brown colt would
win sure." This was not satisfactory to Messrs. Treat and
Hendrickson, and when they found that Harry was largely
the favorite before the start, their investments went with
those of the majority. The starters were Harry, Corisande,
Tamarack, Granger, Lady Emmet and Abbotsford, and after
Harry won the first heat in 2:29%, it was thought to be so
great a certainty for him to win that in the pool sales he
brought $20 to $5 on all the others. The second heat,
however, turned the tables. Abbotsford trotted fast from
the start, took the lead in a few strides, went to the half-
mile in 1 :12, and won the heat handily in 2 :27. He won the
other two with the greatest ease in 2:29, 2:29%. His next
appearance was on the Oakland Trotting Park at the Fair
of the Golden Gate Association, when he defeated Corisande
(who won the third heat), Harry, Lady Emmet, Proctor and
Goldfinder, the time 2.31%, 2:29%, 2:27%, 2:27. This was
on September 10th, 1878, and the next day he was called
upon to try conclusions with Gibraltar, Eehora, Alice, Bar-
ney, Bickford, Prophet, Hayward Chief and Harry, in the
2:31 class, and from the good showing he had made in his
previous races he was the favorite in the betting, bringing
more in the pools than all the others. He won the first heat
in 2:25, but Gibraltar proved a far better horse than was an-
ticipated, as he won the second, third and fourth, in 2:26,
2:27, 2:24%. In the last heat there was a grand struggle
between Gibraltar and Abbotsford. One hundred yards
from home Abbotsford led by a neck, "Old Gib." managing
to get his nose to the score first.

At the State Fair, in the 2:40 class, it was held that Ab-
botsford "could not lose," and a compromise was effected
whereby he got one-half of the purse, $500, and left the
other $500 for the other entries to fight for.

His great race for this year was at San Jose, and a queer
feature of it was the attempt of Mr. Knox to withdraw Ab-
botsford, claiming that he was lame. While it was evident
that there was a trifle 6f "dodging" on one foot the judges
did not consider it enough to interfere with his trotting, and
the result proved that their estimate was correct. The
other starters were Gibraltar and Monarch, Gibraltar the
favorite in the betting, though quite a number gave Abbots-
ford strong support, and after the first heat, which Abbots-
ford won in 2:25%, the premiership was reversed and the
odds changed to $10, to $8 in favor of Abbotsford. The
second heat was a remarkably fine showing for so young a
horse, especially in his first season on the track. The quar-
ter-pole was reached in 35% seconds, and the half-mile made
in 1 -.10. There was a splendid race down the stretch, Gib-
raltar had drawn up when the straight work was entered,
and all the way from the three-quarters to within one hun-
dred yards of the score it was hard to say which had the
best of it. Gibraltar broke at the critical time and Abbots-
ford won the heat in 2:21%. The third heat Abbotsford
went to the half-mile in 1:10%, and had opened a gap of
five lengths on Gibraltar, and it seemed as though the race
' was at an end; but on coming into the stretch something
went wrong with him, as nearly we can remember a shoe or
weight out of place, he broke, changed into a pace, broke
again, Gibraltar winning in 2:27%. The fourth heat proved
that there was something wrong in the third, as Abbotsford
won in 2:24%. This race took place on October 2d, and
on the 26th of the same month he won a $2,000 match with
Corisande, the mare getting the first heat in 2:26, Abbots-
ford the others in 2:30, 2:26%, 2:28. That this season's
performances were a notable showing for a horse which was
first put in training in April, few will deny. Owing to an
injury which he received, 1879 and 1880 were almost blank
years for him on the track. In 1880 we saw him trot a trial
on the Oakland track in 2:20, and from the ease with which
he made it the impression was general that two or three
seconds could be subtracted whenever it was necessary.
But the leg again was injured at Petaluma, and one race was
all that he participated in. This was at Petaluma, on the

old half-mile track: he won the first heat in 2:27%, hurt
himself in the second, which was won by Brigadier in
2:27%, and was then withdrawn. His first race in 1881 was
at Santa Rosa, in a race won by Brigadier in 2:25, 2:25,
2:25%, Abbotsford and Bateman dividing the honors for
second place. From what he had shown in his work both
owner and trainer were disappointed, and the only explana-
tion which seemed to cover the case was that the old injury
still troubled him. There is no necessity for following him
through the races which he participated in after the race at
Santa Rosa. They gave rise to considerable feeling, and if
anything more than a mere mention at all was made, it
would involve questions which are now settled, and we hope
satisfactorily. It is sufficient to say that he came within
one quarter of a second of duplicating his fastest record,
trotting at San Jose in 2:21% in a second heat, after making
the first in 2:22.

As to the form of Abbotsford the engraving is admitted to
be one of the best likenesses ever published, and those who
are intimately acquainted with his form pronounce it such.
There may be a trifle of too much fineness given to the
limbs from the knees and hocks down, as Abbotsford has
more bone and greater width of leg than it is usual to see in
a horse of his size. In size he is medium, and in color a
rich, rosewood brown, and though it may be thought that
the picture is an exaggeration as to the exuberance of mane
and tail shown, it is exactly represented. He is a handsome,
without being a "showy" horse, and those of his colts
which we have seen are of very high form. Better than that,
they show that they have inherited the fast-trotting step, and
their owners are of the opinion that they will not be foand
wanting when the trial comes. Jasmine, by Abbotsford, her
dam Sweetbriar, won the yearling Embryo last year, and as
this is the first of his get which ever started, and we are under
the impression that he has none which are older than two
years, it is a good beginning. From his blood, his own per-
formances, action, temper, etc., there is a strong guarantee
that "notable" as he is, the future will show him still more
worthy.

SOME OF THE ROADSTERS OF SACRA3IEXT0.

Sacbamento, August 2, 1882.

Editob Beeedeb and Sportsman: I wish to devote a few
lines of your space to a description of the beautiful River-
side drive of the Sacramentans, and of the fine gentlemen's
roadsters which one can see almost daily there. There is
probably no amusement that could be conceived of that is
so conducive to health, that will so quickly and completely
restore a man to his normal condition after the cares and
perplexities of a hard day's work at the desk or behind the
counter or in the shop, as a drive behind a fast trotter,
especially if there are a number of good roadsters on the
road all eager to have a brush. It braceB a man up, sets
his blood to circulating with fresh vigor, and removes the
cares of business from his tired brain so effectually that it
is impossible for it to return until the following day. There
is probably not another drive in the country that is equal to
the Riverside drive of Sacramento for this kind of amuse-
ment. Four miles out of road, made of as good material
and kept in as perfect condition as any race-track in the
world, gives them a chance which is unequaled for testing
the speed and endurance of their nags. At the end of the
road the genial Niek has ample facilities for refreshment of
man and beast, and a game of shufneboard. I would sug-
gest the propriety of having other amusements— a bowling
alley, for instance, and a croquet ground, so that the ladies
could have a way of amusing themselves instead of sitting
in the buggy while their escorts are having all the fun.
Every night after business hours you may see them out here
by the dozens, each one thinking he has the boss. This is
hard to decide, as one gets the advantage one night and an-
other the next, according to the condition of their horses or
the position one gets in the crowd. But I will inform you
of one fact: if any outsider comes here thinking he can get
away with the laurels, he must bring something that can
pull a buggy faster than a 2:40 gait.

I give a brief mention oi some of the roadsters that are to
be seen during the week in. this beautiful drive: John T,
Carey's matched pair of blacks, Forrest and Buck, half
brothers, by St. Clair; W. R. S. Fay's matched pair, full
brothers, by Challenge from a Morgan mare, and two single
ones, Friday by Morgan, dam of Messenger blood, and Lady
Grace by Signal, her dam Morgan; Dr. M. Gardner's roads-
ter, bright bay, by Young Rattler, dam by Belmont; B. Mc-
Creery, of Sacramento Flouring Mills, large bay mare
Madge, by Fred Low, from Fanny King by Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian, Jr.; C. H. Hubbard's matched pair of ponies,
Lady and Buck, formerly owned by Mr. Tubbs of Oakland,
can pull a phaeton in three minutes; Henry Gerber's bay
mare Kitty, by Chieftain from a Kentucky Whip mare; Mr.
Gilman, of the Red House, has the old and well known
gray pacer Prince; Gus. Hart, Attorney-General, fine bright
bay roadster by Keokuk; Dr. N. A. Hughran has a hand-
some pair of chestnut roadsters, Dick and Jo, Dick by
Young David Hill, dam by Gold Dust, Jo by Young Ken-
tucky Hunter; A. L. Frost, Internal Revenue Collector,
black mare Fannie by Black Hawk; W. H. Govan's Danger,
by Young Nelson, dam by St. Clair; C. H. Eldred, of the
State House Hotel, pair of sorrel roadsters, both by Black
Hawk, dam by Belmont: H. J. Kilgariff has a fine bay mare
that tut few of them can beat; E. L. Billing's Joker, by
Black Ralph, from a St. Clair mare; S. H. Todhunter'e
brown mare, by Young Rattler out of Skaggs' mare, Lady
Washington; Capt. J. D. Young's roadster, Colonel, by
Bellfounder, dam by St. Clair; Ed. F. Taylor, of the U. S.
Land Office, has a good one, a big gray; Mr. G. M. Locke,
of the firm of Locke & Lavenson.bay mare Mollie, by Rattler,
dam by Sir Harry; H. Wachhorst, jeweler, has a very fine
speedy mare by Butterfield's St. Clair, dam by Geo. Moore;
Samuel Jelly, jeweler, chestnut, Jim Nelson, by Old John
Nelson; W. O'Brien's Splendor, gray mare, by Tecumseh,
dam by Messenger Duroc, she and Wachhorst's mare are
among the fastest on the road; Ed. R. Hamilton's bay
gelding, Henry, by Mambrino Chief, from a thoroughbred
mare; J. D. Smith has a fine roadster by Tecumseh; Wm.
Beckman, of the People's Savings Bank, drives a good one,
and Frank Mitchell, owner of the Golden Eagle carriages,
gets out among the fast ones occasionally. H. P. M.

TURF AKD TRACK.

FIXED EVENTS.

Santa Cruz County Fair Association. First annual meeting at Santa
Cruz, Aug-. 15th. 16th, 17th and 18th.

Sonoma County Park Association, at Santa Rosa, Aug 23d. 23d »4th
25th and 26th.

Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma
Aug. 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September Sth, in-
clusive.

El Dorado District Fair at Placerville, from September 5th to September
Sth, inclusive.

at Sacramento, from Monday,

California State Fair. Annual meetin,
September 11th to the I6th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September ISth and during the week.

The San -Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September 19th
to September 22d, inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
to October Sth, inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th,
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair, at Keno, from Monday, October 2d, to the 7th, inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to Sept-ember 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September 8th in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the Sth inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the
9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the loth in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25tb to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October I7th to the 21gt inclusive.

THE GREAT FOUR-YEAR-OLD TROT AT CHICAGO.

For this race six colts of the twelve nominations answered
to the bell-call, and a remarkable lot they were — Jay Eye
See, Adelaide, Waiting, Bronze, Jim Booman, and Ed.
Geers. In the pools Bronze sold, for §50, Jay Eye See
bringing S45, "Waiting $42, and the field $21.

First Heat. — On the fourth scoring an even send-off was
effected, "Waiting having the pole, Jim Booman Becond place,
Adelaide third, Bronze fourth,- Jay Eye See fifth, and Ed.
Geers the outside. Waiting evidently had the speed of the
party, as he shot to the front as soon as the word was given,
going around the first turn a length in advance of Bronze,
who led Jay Eye See a like distance. Before the quarter-
pole was reached, however, the Racine colt had passed
Bronze, Waiting constantly going away from the others.
Down the backstretch the entire lot was well strung out, but
at the half-mile pole, in 1:14, Adelaide had trotted into third
place, and was rapidly overhauling Jay Eye See, Waiting
being now ten lengths ahead of the black colt. Adelaide
made a break soon after entering the homestretch, which
enabled Jay Eye See to retain second place easily. Waiting
was pulled to a jog at the distance-stand: and walked under
the wire a length ahead of Jay Eye See, Adelaide a poor
third, and the others as per summary.

Second Beat. — In spite of Waiting's easy victory, the
pool-selling after the heat was livelier. Jay Eye See soon
became prominent in the pools, and so rapidly did he ad-
vance that before the start for the second heat he was selling
even against the field. The start was a good one, but before
the turn was reached Jay Eye See broke and fell back to
fourth place, Waiting lending Bronze a length to the quarter-
pole, in 39 seconds. He maintained his advantage down
the backstretch, Adelaide trotting into third place, with Jay
Eye See a poor fourth, and the rest strung out. The Racine
colt made another break near the half-mile pole, and a third
at the lower turn, Waiting and Bronze being still in the lead.
Waiting seemed to have the heat won at the distance stand,
but from this point to the wire Bronze came very fast, being
beaten a head only, in 2 :25 % , Jim Booman third, Jay Eye See
fourth, Ed. Geers fifth, and Adelaide last.

At the conclusion of the second heat the crowd had be-
come deeply interested in the race, and Bronze finishing so
easily rather demoralized the pool-buyers, who, having re-
ceived the "correct tip," had played their money freely on
Jay Eye See. The Michigan delegation shifted the cut and
backed Bronze heavily.

Third Heat. — Hickok was selected as their best man to pi-
lot Bronze safely into port. The driver was removed from
behind Bronze and Orrin took his place. In the meantime,
Budd had been secured to drive Jay Eye See. As Jay Eye
See had acted unsteady in the previous heat Budd, at the
risk of losing the heat and race to Waiting, determined to
go an easy heat and feel of his colt, the race being consid-
ered virtually lost to him, but "desperate case, desperate
remedies." Bronze took the lead when the word was given,
and was never headed, although Waiting got within a length
of her in the homestretch. The filly won in 2:25%, Jay
Eye See a good third, the others as per summary.

Fourth Heat. — The betting now ruled: Bronze, $100; field,
$60. The scoring showed evidently that Budd now meant
business, as he brought his horse up at every score. The
word was given on the fifth score, when Bronze, lapped by
Waiting, showed at the turn, B_udd trailing Bronze closely,
Midway of the turn Waiting made one of 'As grapevine
breaks, ran in, and crowded Budd back. Then Budd tried
to go around him on the outside, and the grapevine twist was
still at it. Rounding into the backstretch Budd succeeded
in getting by, after the sitting down process had caused him
to lose ten open lengths. Bronze passed the quarter-pole in
37 seconds. Down the back side she was sent for blood, bat
the grand shout from the grand stand evidenced the fact that
the Doble's black beauty was gradually closing on Orrin,
who passed the half going smooth as a bird, 1 ;15%. Round-
ing the turn nearer and nearer drew the black phantom,
rounding into the straight, every motion, every effort of man
and horse was watched. Nearer they oome; the crowd are
silent. Will he catch her? Will he stand the pinching at
the finish without breaking? If so, Budd has her beaten
surely. At the distance-stand they are on even terms, and

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both driver and horse strain every nerve; a rousing shont
and yell. Budd has won! but in a flash, and the long cheer
is hushed, and "Oh! Isn't that too bad," with the deep-
Bighiug crowd. It was not only too bad, but painful — par-
ticularly to a fellow that had his money that way, you know
— the rousing welcome to victory had frightened the little
black beauty, and he bounded into the air like a frightened
deer. The grand bay mare beats him for the heat in 2:26%,
trotting home in 1:11, and Jay Eye See in 1:09; but for the
enthusiasm of the crowd he would have won this heat sure,
despite the unfair work of "Waiting's driver. Bronze won,
but the terrific finish is beginning to tell.

At the conclusion of this heat there was more dismay among
pooling speculators, the manner in which Budd was bringing
this colt nearer to the frunt each heat, and the colt showing
no distress, made the Bronze party shaky; still they stuck
to Bronze as favorite at long odds before the horses were
rung up.

iifth Heal. — Mr. Dow, the Judge, requested the crowd to
please refrain froin shouting at the finish, as it frightened
the colts. When the word was given on the fourth scoring,
the start was a good one to all. Hickok went away fast, but
this time Budd lay up painfully close to him. Bronze led
by a length at quarter-pole in 38 seconds, and position
about same at half-mile. Bounding the turn Budd began to
close on the mare, and as they shot past the three-quarter-
pole at a 2 :19 gait, a long, frenzied shout went up from the
crowd, with wild exclamations, "Budd has him !" But Budd
hasn't got him yet. At a terrific pace they come thundering
up the stretch, nearer, closer. Budd is on even terms at the
distance. A suppressed murmur, "Don't shout," passes
along the line; all are silent; they are within ten yards of
the wire; Budd is leading nearly a neck, and as the crowd
witness the artistic manipulations of these two great horse-
men, in this desperate struggle for the finish, they will con-
trol themselves no longer, and the old Goldsmith Maid-
Smuggler shout goes rolling out from the thousands of
throats as Budd fairly rolled, as well as lifted the grandest
four-year-old in the world under the wire in the unprece-
dented time, for the fifth heat, of 2:22%, the wonderful
mare beaten but a neck, the last half of this fifth mile, by
two four-year-old colts in 1:09^. As Budd returns to weigh
a rousing welcome is given him, and his friends rush around
him to congratulate him as in the pleasant days of memory
when Dexter, the uncle of this black colt, was king of the
turfr as we may yet see ,this worthy representative of the
family a ruler again.

Sixth Heat. — Pools were selling Jay Eye See even against
the field, and many of the timid "boys" "shifted the cut"
once mere ; but the friends of Jay Eye See stuck to him to
the last, as Budd assured them he could not lose. Orrin,
who had heretofore considered the race sure to him and "his
friends, began to look a little shaky. The word was given
on the fourth, with Jay Eye See, who now had the pole and
should have been protected, fully a length behind. Orrin
was quick to take advantage of the favor, and rushed his
mare at once to the pole, and, going on with a great burst
of speed for a four-year-old in the sixth heat, he showed at
the quarter in 36s., leading Budd not more than a length.
The positions were maintained to the half-mile in 1:10%,
tha bskik quaiter in 34%*., a 2:17 gait (if this would not stop
a four-year-old in the sixth heat, every one of which had
been a horse racf, nothing but a club would). Bounding
the turn the terrific pace began to tell on the mare, and per-
petual motion — Jay Eye See — keeping up the clip, soon
place I himself on even terms with Orrin, who, seeing that
he was b» aten, carried Doble so far out that it looked
as though he headed for the gate out of the park. This
proved a delusion, as they were soon discovered making for
the home plate at a killing pace. Midway of the stretch,
when Budd had the mare beaten, his horse left his feet, and
a prolonged "Oh!" and "He's beaten" by the crowd.
Budd in his skillful manner pulls him together, but finds
himself ten lengths behind, and everybody concedes the
race to Bronze. A less stout-hearted and inexperienced
driver would have fainted right there ; but not Budd. Gath-
ering the little fellow well together he came with a wet sail,
and right here gave the assembly one of the finest exhibi-
tions of driving ever witne:sed on a racetrack. The won-
derful little gamecock, responding to his demands, came
with a marvelous burst of speed, and, in spite of Orrin's
best efforts, amid the rousing cheers of the crowd, won the
heat by a neck in the wonderful time of 2:23%, for a sixth
heat by two baby trotters, Waiting barely saving his distance,
many claiming him shut out. At the conclusion of this
heat the backers of Bronze were paralyzed, for the mare was
quite tired, and, strangely enough, Jay Eye See as fresh aB
a daisy.

Seventh Heat.—J&y Eye See was a great favorite, and the
race was all over but the announcement, but right here
came the bowlder that crushed the Jay Eye See party,
showing once more the mutability of human affairs and the
many contingencies arising to make racing quite "unsartin."
The word was given, with Doble more than a length behind
and tumbling all to pieces in a break. This caused many a
face wreathed in smiles to change to a sort of funeral expres-
sion, and at least a hundred good fellows came near falling
down dead. The horse was so tangled up before recover-
ing that he was out of the race, and Bronze apparently the
winner, as she went along at a merry clip. Waiting making
his usual running break around the turn. When he did
recover he irotted fast, but he was unsettled in his gait,
hadn't got "his right foot forward," which in his case is
literally true. Bronze continued her lead of several lengths
from Waiting down the stretch, and passed the half-mile
pole in 1:14%. Budd, in the meantime, had come so fast
into the backstretch that he would have overhauled the
mare before reaching the three-quarter pole, but he made a
break midway of the stretch, and another at the head of the
homestretch. When he struck his trot at the head of the
stretch he was for the first time square and level, and
came home with a handsome finish, in time to finish
well up. Waiting finding a very tired mare, beat her out
in 2:30, and the race went to a good horse, but he got in
and won his race by "crawling under the canvas." Previ-
ous to the heat I understand he was begging the others not
to distance him, as he would lose his third money. The
Btart caused much unfavorable comment. It was certainly
most unfortunate, beating a colt that had made the most
gallant fight to win ever witnessed on a race-track; and then
it burnt up the money of the grooms and their friends, who
had so long concealed the possibilities of the handsome pet,
that they might win a few dollars at Chicago.

This ended the best colt race ever witnessed, owing prin-
cipally to the two great drivers having backed each his own
horse to win, and, funny enough, both were drowned by a
horse not considered in the race at all, but a great gelding

nevertheless. Before starting for the deciding heat a ticket
on Waiting calling for $178 was offered for $2.

It must be remembered that the track to-day was by no
means at its best. The three-year-olds were unable to beat
2:30, and Little Brown Jug, in the three trials, could pace
no faster that 2:15. Had the track been velvet there would
have been a pretty fast colt record to record. Jay Eye See
finished the seventh heat showing no evidence of tiring.
This was really wonderful, for it was the first time his head
was ever turned to face a starting judge.

Sauk Day. — Stakes for four-year- olt Is and umler, $100 entrance. $25 for-
feit, with $1,000 added, with $50u additional to the winner of the fastest
heat, if trotted better than 2:19^.
Barry & Fox's b. g. Waiting, by Lexington Chief, Jr. . 1 1 2 6 S 3 1
J. N. Dickerson's b. f. Bronze, bv Morgan Messenger. .4 2 112 2 2

E. Bither's blk. g. Jay Eye See. by Dictator 2 4 3 2 1 1 3

Simons & Maxwell's b. g. Jim Boonian (S 3 4 4 4 r. o.

V. L. Sbuler's b. f. Adelaide 3 6 5 3 5 r. o.

E. Geers' b. c. Ed. Geers 5" 5 6 5 6 r. o.

Time--2:2SK, 2:25#, 2:25^,2:26^,2:22^,2:2334, 2:30.

The breeding and development of these colts presents
miny features of interest to the student of the great problem
of breeding the American trotter. Space only forbids my
writing fully upon this interesting topic. I will first intro-
duce Jay Eye See, as all things considered, I believe him the
grandest four-year-old on earth, 'ind when at the finish of
the sixth heat, I asked a prominent horseman, " What do you
think of the black colt now?" he replied, " He can beat
Phil Thompson for my money any race horse trot." This
was placing possibly a too high estimate upon the colt. In
judging of the wonderful qualities of this colt, one must fol-
low him throughout all his heats and quarters, from the
start to his wonderful finishes up the homestretch.

Jay Eye See was purchased in Kentucky, in April, 1880,
from Col. Richard West, at Edge Hill Farm, where he was
bred by Mr. J. I Case, of Racine, along with five other two-
year-olds, all sired by Dictator, the full brother of the mighty
Dexter. He was the last colt selected, as he was considered
rather small. Your special commissioner accompanied Mr.
Case, and rather urged his purchase, as I think, without any
exception, he was the fastest colt at the trot I ever saw in a
poddock or small field. I had also seen his full sister, Noon-
tide, in races, and this, with his natural action, gave me as-
surance of the coming trotter, and he was placed among the
purchases. As before remarked, his sire was Dictator, dam
by Pilot Jr. (Old Midnight), out of Twilight, by Lexington,
out of Daylight, by Glencoe, out of a mare by Wagner, etc.
Well, the thoroughbred lines come pretty direct here, cer-
tain. In Dictator we find the Hambletonian blood and the
thorough blood of American Star. To say the least, all the
blood lines indicate speed. He is now 15^ hands, black, and
(what a pity) gelded. In his conformation he is level and
even, about the same height forward as behind. He has a
clean-cut, intelligent head, full eye, neatly-pointed ear, neck
of fine proportions, a little longer than the average Hamble-
tonian; his back straight, and smoothly coupled; a well-
rounded barrel, slightly sloping rump; his quarters, stifles,
and gaskins, remarkably developed, give him a blocky ap-
pearance ; in fact, when in road form, he is in the form of the
handsome Ethan Allen Morgan-Black Hawk. While he has
powerful propelling powers, his almost brother in blood,
Code, who is a much faster colt than he has shown, is rather
of a light hamed horse.

Jay Eye See, in his jogs, has the nod of Maud S., Darby,
Mazo-Manie, and many other celebrities, but he is as sound
as a dollar, with the best of legs and feet, his tendons and
muscles are cat-gut and case-hardened steel; in his disposi-
tion he is docile and tractable, and has always been a pet
with M'-, Case and his family, as well as with his careful
and painstaking driver, Mr. Either. He wears no toe-
weights, simply an eleven-ounce shoe forward and five-
ounce behind, and has full free knee action. Code differing
here again as he carries a six-ounce toe-weight. Mr. Wal-
lace may become interested in Jay Eye See, as he will here
find a double cross to the pacing Pilots, a cross to the pac-
ing Hambletonians. "Explain?" I will sometime; and he
must admit a strong infusion of the thoroughbred, and yet
no toe-weights to make him trot, no toe-weights to make
him overcome the lack of kneo action, so claimed for the
thoroughbred.

Jay Eye See was taken to Wisconsin after his purchase,
was hardly broken in the fall, being a two-year-old, and run
out until April, 1881; his breaking was then completed, and
inside of six weeks he trotted a half mile in 1:18. Mr. Case,
who has watched the development of this colt carefully,
ordered him turned out to grass at once. "I am afraid you
will hurt him," he would often remark to Mr. Bither. He
was taken up Oct. 1; in the last of the month trotted a half
mile in 1:14%, when Mr. Case requested "Ed." to stop his
fast work and prepare him for his winter's jogging. He was
jogged to the pole all winter beside Edwin B., went to the
track May 23, and the first week in July trotted Mr. Case's
half-mile track in 2:23, the last half in 1:06. No horse ever
owntd by Mr. Case, Gov. Sprague not excepted, had been
able to equal this performance. We next find him here,
and selling in pools: Bronze, §50; Waiting, $18; Jay Eye
See, $15; field, §15. Of course those that knew did, and
why not ! And they would but for the judges' stand. So
you see they did not, and I know how it is myself. Jay
Eye See has been developed, and made a trotter by the care-
ful watching and handling of Edward Bither, who has had
excellent success in developing the colts of Mr. Case. "Ed."
says, wnen he shows up Phallas, the five-year-old son of
Dictator, and Betsy Trotwood.the people will begin to think
that the Dictators are quite a trotting family. Phallas can beat
2:30 by several seconds at any time — has, in fact, recently.
His favorites, however, are two colts by Gov. Sprague, that
are "doing splendidly."

Well, I had better not enthuse orer Bronze, for she is now
the property of your commissioner. For her I paid $7,500,
and I think in a race with the crack four-year-olds of the
country she would sell "e\en up." In the fifth heat, trot-
ted in 2 :22% , she was beaten a neck only. She is a beauti-
ful bronze bay, 15% hands high, very blood-like, and ex-
quisitely formed. She is a Goldsmith Maid in type, only a
size larger, and a little higher on the withers, giving a hand-
some finish. She went into this race sadly out of form,
having lost a very easy race for her a week ago. Her gait is
not high and showy, but she glides along with a well-meas-
ured pace, in a rapid, stealing manner that gets the best of
a watch, instead of like too many high-actioned laboring
horses that go much slower than the watch. She has mag-
nificent legs and feet, not a puff nor a pimple, and is of the
improving sort. She wears a 12- oz shoe forward, and 6-
oz. behind. This will seem very remarkable when I state
all I know of her breeding. She was bred at the cross-
roads town of Pleasant Valley, Switzerland Co., iDd., near
the Ohio River, by a Mr. Hart, in August, 1881. When
three Bhe was ridden into North Vernon, and paced a half

mile to saddle in 1 :17. Buck Dickerson then purchased her
for $175. Shortly after she paced in a race in 2:37, and
George N. Dickerson purchased her from his brother. In
the Fall she seemed inclined to trot, and he trotted her to a
road wagon at the fair in 2:47. She ran out all last Winter,
and in February was placed in the hands of Thomas Dick-
erson, another brother, to be handled. She took at once
kindly to trotting, and in May, at Maysville, Ky., could
have won her race, and, if necessary, trotted in 2:23; she
did show in the race in 2:27. From there she can be fol-
lowed through her campaign to Chicago. She has not only
been carefully trained by Thomas, but another brother,
Scott, has acted as groom.

Her breeding ? Well, she was by Morrison's Morgan
Messenger, Jr., he by Curtis' Morgan Messenger, he by
Green Mountain Morgan. Her dam will in time be fully
traced, as well as the blood lines of sires. Her sire, now
dead, was a fast pacer— record 2:27 — and has left a speedy
progeny behind him. Now we find here a mare by a pacing
horse, her dam a trotting mare, a natural pacer for three
years, changing her gait without any of the appliances now
used — toe-weights, etc. In form she knocks all the ana-
tomical structure theories into a " cocked hat," for she is as
clean cut and handsomely turned as any model race Or trot-
ting horse. She will be heard from hereafter.

Waiting is a large-growthy gelding, considerably over 16
hands, and a trotter of merit, but greatly outclassed yester-
day, although a winner by a most unfortunate scratch — for-
tunate to him, however. He will very likely improve in his
speed, and may develop into a phenomenal horse, for his
lines of breeding just suit me, having double lines to that
royal blood for staving up the trotter, Lexington Chief, Jr.,
being by Fisk's Lexington Chief, he by Kentucky Clay, and
Lexington Chief, Jr.'s dam by Fisk's Mambrino Chief; and
the dam of Waiting was by the same horse. Waiting in-
herits the size, and plain but powerful frame, of the Mam-
brino Chief family. His driver handled him well for the
interest of his owner, but the manner in which he "sat
down " on Doble, rounding the turn in the fourth heat, was
distressingly unpleasant to your commissioner, who saw
these little irregularities with "jaundiced eyes." — N. Y.
Spirit of ike Times.

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THE PORTLAND RACES.

The second annual meeting of the Northwestern District
Association was brought to a close on Saturday, July 22d,
and although the card was quite attractive, the attendance
at the City View Park was not as large as might have been
expected, especially when it is mentioned that every busi-
ness house in Portland was closed to celebrate the day. It
has been claimed by the local press that there was a lack of
skill shown in the arrangement of the programme, inasmuch
as on the opening day the card was not attractive enough to
draw visitors from the country who would have stayed
throughout the week, and also that the best people in
Portland do not give the sport that patronage it so well
merits. It is to be hoped that the financial result will
show an increase on the receipts of the previous yeaT, -
and that at the next meeting there will be greater care shown
in getting up the programme, while the interest of the best
society in Portland will be enlisted to aid the efforts of the
Association,

There were three races on the card, the first being a purse
of S800, free for all, in which Dexter was the favorite at $40
against $35 for Milton Medium, and $6 for Dirigo.
The race was hotly contested by the two favorites, but
Milton Medium was in the best form and won in three
straight heats.

City View Park, Portland, July 22, 18S2. First race— Trotting. Purse of

S300, free for all. Mile heats, three in five.

H. Smiley's b. h. Milton Medium 1 1 i

Jos. Mizner's b. h. Dexter 2 2 2

P. McMann's b. g. Dirigo dist.

Time-2:29J4, 2:26^, 2:25^.
The winner is a b ay stallion, by Happy Medium, his dam
by Hackee's Mambrino. He was brought to this coast and
was trained for some time in Oakland, when it is said that
in a private trial he made a mile in 2:26. He did not show
in public in 1880, and last July, at the same meeting, Dex-
ter won a purse, Milton Medium taking the first heat in
2:31% and Dexter the remaining three, his time in the
second heat being 2:30. It is evident that with these two
fine horses Oregon will in the future have some staying and
spcely stock.

The Becond race, a dash of three-quarters of a mile, be-
tween Jim Ren wick and Premium, that was a fair race for
half a mile, when the old man relinquished the contest.

Second race— Running race for purse of S , three-quarters of a mile.

Ab. Stemlar's ch. g. Jim Runwick, by Hooker, dam Big Gun 1

Cv. Mulfeey's eh. m. Premium, by Castor, from Flying Cloud 2

Time— 1:16$.

The last race was a mile and repeat, in which Howell and
Fred. Collier met again, with CaddieR. as the third con-
testant. In consequence of Collier's victory on the previou3
Thursday he was made an immense favorite at $50 against
$10, and $8 for Howell and Caddie R. combined; but this
was a very disagreeable wind up to the meeting for those
who pinned their faith on the favorite, as after a finish in
both instances of a fierce and punishing character, Joe
Howell won the race in the best time ever made in Oregon
with the usual weights for age.
Third race— Purse $450, mile heats:

Cy. Mulkey's b, g. Joe HowbII, by Bonnie Scotland, aged 1 1

Wm. Ayers" ch. g. Fred Collier, by Joe Hooker, 4 years 2 2

Jerome Porter's br. m. Caddie R., by Bayswutcr,aged 3dls

Tinie-l:461, 1:45$.

THE SARATOGA RACES.

The intermittent season has continued to fair sport, but
the attendance and the number of entries show a great fall-
ing off as compared with the previous seasons.

On Thursday, July 27tb, the first race, three-quarters of
a mile, was won by Bonnie Lizzie, Saunders second, Mar-
tinique third; time, 3:15. In the second race, one and
three-quarter miles, Boatman won, Frankie B. second; time,
3:05%. The third race was a walk-over for Thora. In the
fourth race, one mile, Blenheim won, Mattie Rapture sec-
ond; time, 1:41%. la the fifth race, one mile and a half,
Glidelia won, Monogram second, Tom Plunkett third; time,
2:36%.

On the 28th, in the first race, one mile, Springfield won,
Patti second; time, 1:42%. In the second race, one mile
and 500 yards, Spark won, Square Dance second; time,
2:14%. In the third race, three-quarter mile, Referee won,
Lytton Becond; time, 1:17. In the fourth race, three-quar-
ter mile, Little Phil won, Iola second; time, 1:15%.

On the 29th, in the first race, three-quarters of a mil
Teresin won, Ascender second; time, 1:15%. In the sec

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race, a mile and a half, Bend Or won, Theora second; time,
2:35. In the third race, one mile, Checkmate won, Tom
Plunkett second; time, 1:43. In the fourth rpce, steeple
chase, two and three-quarter miles, Post Guard won, Trouble
second; time, 5:23.

On the 31st, in the first race, one mile, Buccaneer won,
Lutestring second; time, 1:4=2%. In the second race, one
and one-quarter miles, Compensation won, Warfield second;
time, 2:08%. Third race, three-quarter mile, Saunterer
won, Bonnie Lizzie second, Little Phil third; time, 1:15.
Fourth race, one arid one-eighth miles, Jennie Y. won,
Blenheim second; time, 1:36%.

On the 1st of August the first race, five furlongs, was a
dead heat between Empress and Barbarian, the Farantella
filly nest; time, 1:04. The second race, one and a half
miles, was won by Glidelia, Gene ml Monro second; time,
2:35%. In the third race, one mile, Bootjack won, Tom
Plunkett second; time, 1:42%. In the fourth race, steeple-
chase, two and three-quarter nailer, liose won, Echo second;
time, 6:02.

On August 2d, in the first race, one mile, Morgan Spy
was first, Elector second, Francisca third; time, 1:44%. In
the second race, one mile and 500 yards, Warfield was first.
Long Taw second; time, 2:12%. In the third race, five-
eighths of a mile, Fairview won, Referee second; time,
1:02%. In the fourth race, three-quarters of a milt, Blen-
heim won, Little Phil second; time, 1:15%.

THE MONMOUTH PARK RACES.

The usual meetings on the Wednesday and Saturday were
continued at Long Branch, and the racing on the 29th July
was as follows: In the first race, one mile, Yorkshire won,
Corsair second; time, 1:44. In the second race, three-
quarters of a mile, Queen won, Marc Antony second, Fox-
glove third; time, 1:18%. In the third race, one mile, Wy-
oming won, Macbeth second, Freegoid third; time, 1:45%.
In the fourth race, one and one-eighth miles, Girofla won.
Duplex second, Ella third; time, 1:59%. In the fifth race,
one and five-eighth miles, Priam won, Faircourt second,
Mary Anderson third; time 2:58. In the sixth race, a mile
and half a furlong, gentlemen riders, Sir Hugh won, Duke
of Kent second, Lute Fogle third; time, 1 :55. In the steeple-
chase, full course, Bonham won, Felix second, Bertha fell
at the water jump; time, 1:52.

The California horses have not upheld their home repu-
tation, which may bo ascribed to the change of climate, but
possibly also to the fact that they have to compete with a
better class of horses than is to be found on this coast. Both
Grismer and Lucky B. have run in their engagements, but
have failed to get even a position. The first was the Red
Bank Stakes in which Mr. Lorillard's pair were great favor-
ites, the chances of Lucky beiug held at twenty to one.
The California colt ran well for half a mile, but here the
pace was too severe and the Lorillard pair achieved a handy
victory.

Monmouth Park.— The Red Bank Stakes, a sweepstakes, for two-year-
olds, of £50 each for starters, with $1,500 added, of which $5U0 to second;
a winner of a stake of the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs.;
thrice, 12 lbs. extra; maidens allowed 7 lbs.; extrance, S15 (the only liabil-
ity), to go to the race fund; 09 nominations; value to winner, $1,200;
three-quarters of a mile.

P. Lorillard's imp. b. c. Pizarro, by Adventurer— Milliner, by

Rataplan, 115 lbs. (including 5 lbs. penalty) (Feakcs) 1

P. Lorillard's b. f. Inconstant, by (jlenlyou— Lizzie Beiry, luu
lbs (W. Donohue) 2

D. D. Withers' ch. c Renegade, by King Ernest^Revolt, 103
lbs (J- Sparling) 3

G. L. Lorillard's cb. t. Gift, by Glenly on— Hilda, 100 lbs. (Ural) 0

E. J. Baldwin's b. c. Lucky B., by Rutherford— Maggie Emer-
son, 115 lbs. (incinding 5 lbs. penalty) (Holloway) 0

Time— 1:16$.
The race in which Grismer appeared was the Seabright
Stakes, in which P. Lorillard's couple were again the favo-
rites, and Grisiner's chance was thought very lightly of in
the betting.

Monmouth Park. — The Seabritrht Stakes, a aweepatakes, for two-year-
olds, of $50 each for starters, with £1,500 added, of which $500 to the sec-
ond; a winner of a stake of $1,000 (handicaps and selling races excepted)
to carry 3 lbs.; twice, 6 lbs.; thrice, 7 lbs. extra; those not having won
more than $500 when carrying weight for age or more allowed if lbs.;
maidens allowed 7 lbs.; entrance, $15 (the only liability), to go to the race
fund; 60 nominations; value to winner, $1,500; three-quarters of a mile.
P. Lorillard's b. f. Parthenia, by Alarm— Maiden, by Lexing-
ton, 110 lbs (Feakes) 1

P. Lorillard's b. f. Inconstant, by Glenlyon — Lizzit Berry, 100

lbs (Onley) 2

J. E. Cook'a b. c. Le Petit Due, by The Ill-Uied— Countess, 103
lbs. (carrying 108 lbs) (Barbee) 3

The following ran unplaced: Renegade, Maid of Athol,
Touch-me-not, Heel-and-Toe, Fan Fan colt, Bella Fairfield
and Grismer, who was not persevered in as he was probably
out of condition, and he came in last.

There was great interest shown in the mile and a furlong
purse that was run on July 26th, in which that veteran racer
Parole suffered one of his few defeats. He was the favorite
at $100 against $30 for Jack of Hearts, and $15 for the field.
It was a fine contest between the two named horses, but the
extra weight told on Parole, and although Clara D. made u
fine finish, she could not reach Jack of Hearts, who won by a
length.

Pur^e $500, for three-year-olds and upwards; entrance, 5 per cent, of
the purse (325 each), to the second; winning penalties and maiden allow-
ances; the winner of the first race on the fourth day (P. Lorillard's Parole)
to carry 7 lbs. more than he then carried; 4 entries; mile and a furlong.
Appleby & Johnson's b. c. Jack of Hearts, 4, by Ill-Used, dam

Nellie James, 103 lbs (Evans) 1

E. J. Baldwin's b. m. Clara D., aged, by Glenelg, dam The Nun,

100 lbs (Carter) '2

P. Lorillard's br. g. Parole, aged, by Leamington, dam Maiden,

114 lbs (Feakes) 3

J. R. GrabMu's ch. g. Haledon, 5, by King Lear, dam Kedowa,

102 lbs (Farley) 0

Time— l:56j.
It is probable that the stable will return at once so that
those who are in condition may take part in the Fall races
on this coast.

♦

Buffalo Races. — On the 2d August Overman won the
2:24 class, Abe Downing second, St. Cloud third, Rolla
fourth; time, 2:20%, 2:20^, 2:23%, 2:24%. The 2:25 class
race Limber Jack won, Joe Bowers second, Fuller third,
Warrior fourth; time, 2:18%, 2:19%, 2:21, 2:20%. The
race free for all pacers, two heats, Gem won the first in
2:19, and Buffalo Girl the second in 2:27.

THE CLEVELAND RACES.

Continuing from the previous issue, we find that the
third day of the Cleveland Club races was conspicuous by a
large attendance, fair weather and fast track. The free-for-
all pace purse, $1,500, which was unfinished on the 26th,
was first on the card, and following is a summary: Lucy
first, Mattie Hunter second, Bay Billy third, Gem fourth,
R. O. Ben Hamilton, Buffalo Girl, Sorrel Dan all ruled out
for not winning on© heat in five. Soto Lucy was awarded
the first and fourth moneys. After the race, in order to
close an estate, the winner waB sold to O. A. Hickok for

$6,000; time, 2:18%, 2:17, 2:20%, 2:18, 2:17, 2:19%,
2:22, 2:33. The trotting purse, $1,500, Adele G^uld, the
favorite, won in three straight heats, without being pushed.
Summary — Ad^le Gould first, Harwood second, Waverly
third, Nett's Medium fourth, Tom B, fifth; Time, 2:23,
2:21%, 2:26. In the 2:26 trot for a purse of $1,500, Aldine
was the favorite against the field. Summary: Aldine first,
King William second, Mamie third, Joe Bulker fourth, Phil-
lis fifth, and H. M. Strong sixth; time, 2:20%, 2:20%,
2:19% and 2:21.

The 28th was the last day of the races. The weather was
pleasant, and there were a fine track and a very large at-
tendance. The principal interest was centered in a special
race, which for two heats was a remarkably stubborn con-
test between Clingstone and Edwin Thorn, those two horses
being lapped from wire to wire, creating intense excitement.
The exertion was too much for Thorn, and Clingstone won
the deciding heat with the greatest ease, jogging the last
half mile. The average time of the twenty-eight heats trot-
ted at this meeting was a fraction over 2:21%. The average
of the eleyen pacing beats was less than 2:19. In the 2:20
trot, for a purse of $2,000, Rosa Wilkes was favorite, and
won iu straight heats with ease, J. P. Morris second, Fannie
Witherspoon third, Wm. H. fourth, Early Rose fifth; time,
2:18%, 2:18%, 2:18%. By the -breaking of one line in the
last heat, Calmar steered against the inside fence and
jumped over, throwing out but not seriously injuring his
driver, Caton. In the special named race for a purse of
S3, 000, Clingstone sold in the pools $100 to $30 for the
field. Clingstone won, Edwin Thorn second, J. B. Thomas
third. So-So was distanced on the second heat; time, 2:14,
2:16%, 2:23%. Time of the first heat by quarters— First,
34 seconds; half-mile, 1:05; three-quarters, 1:40%. Second
heat — First quarter, 32% seconds: half-mile, 1:05; three-
quarters, 1:40%. In the three-minute trot Wilson, the
favox'ite, three to one against the field, won handily in
straight beats, Howard Jay second, Golden Rule third, Se-
cret fourth; time, 2:23%, 2:25%, 2:25.

THE BOSTON RACES.

At Mystic Park, on July 25th, two trots were decided, it
being the first day of the July meeting. The track was in
excellent condition, but the attendance light. The first race
was for 2:50 horses, and was won by Zelda in three straight
heats, with Belle Mahone second, Red Bird third and Edwin
fourth; time, 2:33%, 2:33%, 2:33%. Two others started.
The second race, for 2:26 horses, took five heats to decide.
Camors won the first and third, and Gipsy the other three
heats and the race; time, 2:25%, 2:24%, 2:25%, 2:25%,
2:25%. Five started.

On the 26th the meeting was continued with excellent
weather and good attendance. The first trot of the day was
for 2:32 horses, and was decided in five heats. Ilka won the
first and third heats and Dick Dample the second, fourth
and fifth; time, 2:32%, 2:34, 2:33%, 2:31%, and 2:33.
Achilles was third and Bay Lambert fourth. The second
race was for gentlemen's road-horseB to road-wagons, and
was won by Alsie P. Ned Jackman was second and Jessie
third, while Lady Hawes and Jim B. were drawn in the third
heat; time, 2:43%, 2:39%, 2:41%.

CANADIAN NOTES.

Toronto, July 24, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: As things among horse-
men here are very quiet just at present, I will content my-
self this week with giving you an outline of some anticipated
good sport to come off over our justly celebrated "Woodbine
Park Race Course," under the management of a newly-
formed club entitled "Toronto Trotting Association," on Aug-
ust 14th and 15th, on which dates it is proposed to give two
races each day for 3-minute and 2:26 classes; purses $750
for each event on first day, and 2:37 and free-for-all stakes
on second day, with $250 added for 2:17 or better.

From the well-known good standing and integrity of the
gentlemen composing the Committee of Management, our
people are looking forward with every confidence in expect-
ing a thoroughly enjoyable meeting, full particulars of which
I shall forward in due course.

CANADIAN HORSES FOR SARATOGA.

W. E. Owens, the well-known Canadian trainer, is taking
his stable of horses to Saratoga, comprising Mr. Abingdon's
brown horse Disturbance, by Terror, dam Lucy, and Long
Tom, well known to American turfmen; also Sheppard
Bros.' Empress, by Harry Bassott.

SUMMER MEETING OF THE CLARKE COUNTY,
W. T., ASSOCIATION AT VANCOUVER.

This meeting commenced on Tuesday, July 25th, and con-
tinued three days. Owing probably to the fact that farmers
are engaged in their hay harvest the attendance was light,
but the sport was enjoyed by those present. From the
North Pacific Rural Spirit, of Portland, we take the follow-
ing description of the track, together with the summaries of
the races:

"To those who have lived here to see thiB city grow up
from a little villape to its present proportion, it is interest-
ing to be comfortably seated on board so fine a steamer
as the Lurliue (in place of the once glorious steamer Eagle
of twenty-five years ago), and swing out intoour Willamette,
where can now be seen a mile of costly buildings, and
almost hundreds of vessels, large and small, busily engaged
in the commerce of our city. Twelve miles down the river,
as Oregonians know, we leave the clear, still notes of the
Willamette, and rush out into the grand Columbia current,
which always greets a steamer by giving her a kind of
friendly shake off. Six miles up the Columbia we hauled
up alongside the dock, and riding up through one of the
principal streets we could not be otherwise than favorably
impressed. Activity and a wholesome condition of things
seemed to meet the eye in all directions. A fifteen minutes'
drive in a north-easterly direction brought us to the Fair
Grounds, that is situated on an eminence, from which Fort
Vancouver, where the oldest civilized settlement in the
North Pacific Territory was made, as well as a sweeping
view of the old Columbia can be had. The grounds are
favorably located, and being situated in one of the richest
agricultural counties in the Territory, and being under the
control of gentlemen who have no more than a common in-
terest, these grounds at no distant day will be one of the
attractions of the Northwest."

Clarke County A. k M. Fair Grounds, July 26, 18S2. Trotting, 2:38
class, S in 5; purse, $400; divided, 8225, $125, $50.

H. S. Hogobooni ns. br. in, Walla Walla Maid, by Milliimn

Bellfounder l l i

Jay beach names, b. m. Maggie Arnold, by Aliuont . 2 2 2

H. Smiley names, a. h. Gen. Crook 3 d.

Time— 2:42%, 2:«, 2:«S.

Same Day. — Second rsce, 1% miles; purse $300, divided
$250. $50.

CyMulkey names b. g. Joe Howell, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, 119 1

J. A. Porter names br. m. Caddie R.. by B&yswater, 115 2

Mulkey k Marsh name br. h. Billy Coombs, by Shannon, 122 3

Second Day, July 26th, 1882. — Three-quarter mile handi-
cap; purse $250, second horse $50.

W. G. Scoggin names br. h. Jim Merritt, 5, b? Langford. 116 1

R. E. By bee names b. f. Ney Ella, 2, by California, Ford, 87 2

Time— 1:22.

Third Day. — Trotting, for three-year-olds, 3 in 5; purs©
$400, divided $225, $125, $50.

L. B. Lindsly names br. f. JaDe L., by Hambletonian

Mambrino, dam Mollie Welch 3 3 1 1 1

John Pender names b. f. May Winder, by Rock-
wood, dam by St. Louis 1 12 2 2

E. J. Jeffery names br. f. Edna J., by Kisber, dam

Morgan 2 2 3 3 S

Time-3:17, 3:161, 3:12*, 3:09, 3:07.
Same Day. — Pacing; purse $100; mile and repeat.

Mr. Mismer names Captain Arnold's Dan 1 1

Mr. McManus names Captain Arnold's Pete 2 2

Time— 3:02, 2:45.

Same Day. — Running, mile and repeat; purse $250, di-
vided $200, $50.

Cy Mulkey names b, g. Joe Howell, 9, by imp. Bonnie Scot-
land, 111 l i

J. A. Porter names a. m. Trade Dollar, 7, by Norfolk, 111 2 2

Time— 1:51, 1:52.

There was a trot on the second day, in which were en-
gaged Medium, Dexter and Gold Foil. The first heat was
given to Medium in 2:32% (with Gold Foil distanced), ag
also the second in 2:34%- Dexter took the third heat in
2:33, and Medium the fourth and race, but the judges now
announced that the heat as wdl as all pools and bets were
declared off, and placed Mr. L. B. Lindsey behind Dexter.
Mr. Smiley thereupon took Medium to the stable, and when
time was called, Mr. Lindsey drove Dexter around alone in
2:42. This was the point that marred the pleasantness of
the meeting, and the judges would have done well to an-
nounce their reasons for the course they pursued.

THE DOUBLE-TEAM RIVALRY.
The absorbing question of the hour is, how fast will a
team yet trot, this having been precipitated upon the minds
of the cognoscenti by the perfoimance of Edward and Dick
Swiveller . The proposition that a pair, well matched, can
go faster than either of them single, which was rather start-
ling until lately — we believe Mr. Robert Bonner was the first
to give the idea prominence — has already become generally
accepted as an axiom. When the test of common sense is
applied to it, it seems to be one of those things that goes
without saying, however it may shock oldfashioned notions.
A single trotter draws driver and sulky, weighing at a mini-
mum 190 pounds, while a pair draws a driver weighing 150
pounds and a wagon weighing 70 pounds, being only 110
pounds for each horse, if they work well up to the collar
evenly. This is a handicap of 80 pounds in favor of the
team, more than five times as much as was considered
would equalize the speed of St. Julien and Trinket. Be-
sides, when going to the pole the horses are constantly neck-
and-neck, and striving to out-do each other. If they are
steady, evenly matched in speed, and do not make mis-
takes, why should they not go faster double than single?
The difficulty is not in making the speed, but in obtaining
and educating the team to do it. The success of Edward
and Swiveller leads us to believe that the great team of the
future will be a pair, not brought together at random, but
that have long been trained in unison; and it is only a ques-
tion of time when two of much greater individual speed
than either of Mr. "Work's pair will be so brought together,
and, under favorable conditions, on some exceptionally fast
track, will eclipse even the 2:10% of Maud S. We are quite
convinced that people who read these lines will live to see
the day when 2:16% by a double team, wonderful as the rec-
ord is, will be as far eclipsed, taking into fair consideration
the greater relative value of seconds as a rate of two min-
utes to the mile is approximated, as has been the almost
forgotten 2:27% of Jessie Wales and Darkness; and we
never yet made a prediction on the bull side of the trotting-
speed market that failed to be verified. And in the great
rivalry that is certain to ensue among our wealthy road-
drivers, the business of breeding and training horses to
meet the demand cannot fail to be vastly stimulated.

SHORT RACING IN IDAHO.

Bellevtje, July 22, 1882.

Editob Beeedee and Spoet3Man : It has been quite a
time since our races have been written up in proper shape,
as we have certainly had some this season, which certainly
deserved a great deal of space in some journal; but now that
I have taken the responsibility of trying to fairly represent
our town, as well as to give you and your readers a fair
shake, I will try and do what is right. To-day was a day
some of our sports looked forward to with great interest,
but most of them got left, as the backers of the horses were
not present, although no cause was assigned for their ab-
sence. However, to-day's race proved very interesting for
those who thought they were getting on the right horBe, but
who found out different after the race. The race was 600
yards and repeat, and three of our best repeat horses were
entered, namely, Pierce's "Johnny, "Luther's "Ten Cents,"
and Blackwell's "McGee." Johnny is known to be a re-
peater, and was the favorite. Ten Cents has many backers,
but most of them have weakened on him since his owner
strained him in running a half mile and repeat not long ago;
and to-day he weakened entirely on the third heat. McGee
was second choice in the pools, but came out victorious

The first heat was the best start had, and Ten Cents came
in first, McGee second, and Johnny third.

Second Heat. — The start waa_not as good as before, and
quite a difference was made in the outcome, as Johnny wag
first, McGee second, and Ten Cents third.

Thikd Heat. — The stnrt was very bad, and Ten Cents
stopped short 50 feet from the start. McGee came in first,
and Johnny second.

Foubth Heat. — Many were surprised at the race coming
to a fourth heat, as most every one thought Johnny, having
won the second, would also win the third and money; but
McGee surprised them, and came in an easy winner of th*
race and money.

SOUMARY,

Pieree enters Johnny 3 1 2 f

Luther enters Ten Cents 1 3 dlst.

Blackwell enters McGee 2 2 1 1

Our sporting fraternity will probably get up a 50 mile raoe
some time during the next two weeks, and a foot race of 100
yards, with a short horse race thrown in, as such is the oat-
look at present.

1882

%ht Ipr^efe and ^poxisroaw.

The hunting people of our vicinity are very anxious for
our game laws to run out, as the game most desirable for our
crack shots are plenty, and deer, bears, grouse, ducks,
geese, doves and all small game of this kind are plenty
hereabouts. Fishing for the past three weeks has been mag-
niticeut, and many parties have recently been formed for a
•week's fishing with good results.

Yours, till more news, Phonograph.

THE LOS ANGELES FAIR.

The District Fair last year at Los Angeles was not very
successful, owing to the late date at which it was held and
to the small purses, that were insufficient to attract horses
so far away from their stables. This season organized ef-
forts, through local subscription, have been made to place
the association on a sound financial basis, and thus far they
have been so successful that the executive officers now an-
nounce that the fair will be held at Los Angeles on Monday,
October 16th, and will continue throughout the week. A
•committee has been appointed to arrange the speed pro-
gramme, and the Park and buildings will be put in thorough
order for the occasion. The Sixth District is composed of
the Counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San
Bernardino, Ventura and Inyo, and in view of the immense
impetus given to trade and travel through the opening of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, we predict that the Fall fair at
Los Angeles will be a success and a great benefit to the
counties therein represented. Mr. F. J. Baretto is Pres-
ident and Mr. R. H. Hewett is Secretary of the Association.

THE JOCKEYS OF THE DAY.

Symptoms abound on every side of us to show that the
Jockey Club is losing its hold upon the supporters of that
great and favorite pastime which no other sport is likely to
dethrone from its pride of place in this country. The fact
is, that, as history abundantly teaches us, no body which
springs spontaneously into existence and becomes the de-
pository of power can retain that power unless it includes
among its members men of fearless independence, of strong
character, and of impregnable integrity. Since the death
of Admiral Rous, the Jockey Club had boasted no member
•who took an active part in its affairs, and who also possessed
the indispensable attribute of a strong backbone. The con-
sequence is, that while the Jockey Club is withering in in-
fluence, its subjects, whether they be the officials of the
race-course, the jockeys, or merely what are commonly called
■"racing men," have slipped their bits and emancipated
themselves more and more from control. The recent race
meeting at Manchester furnished a case in point.

It was an axiom with Lord George Bentinck and with Ad-
miral Rous that no class connected with the turf is more
insubordinate, or more inclined to be insolent unless kept
in order by the strong haod, than successful jockeys. Who
that is admitted behind the scenes of a race-course can doubt
that at this moment half a dozen prominent jockeys are
more powerful than the Jockey Club and its stewards ? It
is customary to speak of the times through which we are
now passing as the " Falmouth era of the turf." Would it
not be wise to tear the scales from our eyes, and to denomi-
nate them what they really are, as " the Archer era ?" For
this unseemly result the Jockey Club has itself to thank.
Many of its most exalted members have set the example of
consorting with their favorite jockeys upon terms of inti-
macy to which Lords Glasgow, Zetland and Eglinton, Ad-
miral Rous and General Peel would never have stooped.
This pernicious example has naturally been imitated by the
friends and backers of the jockeys. Descanting, in his
*' Race-horse in Training," upon the "effects of lavish gifts
to children, " William Day remarks: "I am bound to say,
that in my opinion much of the misbehavior of our light-
weight jockeys has its rise in the extravagant presents made
to them." Worse even than the disproportionate remunera-
tion of which jockeys are the recipients, is the close famili-
arity with which they are treated by their betters. As a
tree is known by its fruit, so were the results of this dis-
placement of ranks made apparent at Manchester, when the
jockeys insolently refuse! to give heed to the official starter,
and treated a member of the Jockey Club who rode down to
the starting post with equal disrespect. Appealed to by the
starter, the stewards of Manchester races refused to support
his authority, and the jockey triumphed over the humbled
official, whose resignation their audacity necessitated. In
such a state of affairs, lovers of the turf may well ask them-
selves whether there is any member of the existing Jockey
Club at whom the jockeys of to-day would not scoff, if, like
Lord George Bentinck, he evtr ventured to take the starter's
flag in hand ? — London Held.

RACING IN ENGLAND.
The meeting at Goodwood daring the past week has suf-
fered from the existing political complications. The racing
was good, but the American horses were either withdrawn
from their engagements or failed yet again to break the
spell of ill luck that has "attended their running all through
the season. On July 2oth, the Goodwood Stakes, a handi-
cap, for all ages, was won by Mr. J. Davis's Fortissimo,
with Mr. Jardine's Reveller second and Mr. Tidy's Isabeau
third. Eleven started, and the post betting was 3 to 1
against Fortissimo, 7 to I against Isabeau and 25 to 1 against
Reveller. On the following day the two most important
races were the Sussex and Levant Stakes. The former was
for three-year-olds, with 95 subscribers, £25 each, £10 forfeit,
with £500 added. The race was won by a French horse,
Count Alfred, belonging to Mr. Lefevre, with Battlefield
second, Dutch Oven third, and Mr. Keene's Romeo and Mr.
Lorillard's Sachem unplaced, thus tending to prove that
Dutch Oven, the best performer out last season, has not re-
covered her form, and that the American three-year-olds in
England this season are of a mediocre character. The
Levant Stakes were won by the Duke of Hamilton's Export,
with the Nuneham colt second and Ladislas third. From
present appearances the outlook for the two American stables
is not of a rosy character, but perhaps they will be favorably
weighted in the Fall handicaps and thus retrieve the heavy
losses incurred this year.

A Tubf Scandal. — The German turf has been disturbed
by a most remarkable scandal. The following are the par-
ticulars of the affair, which occurred in the Ironic-Hurdens-
Rennen at Hoppegarten: The parties to the scandal ♦ere
M. Tepper-Laski, M. Oelschlager, Prince Hatzfeldt and Mr.
J. Beasley. The former gentleman, a partner of M. Oelsch-
lager, started two horses — Siegespalme, ridden by Prince
Hatzfeldt, and Prinz Eagen, mounted by Mr. J. Beasley,
and declared, according to custom, to win with Siegespalme.
Two other horses ran, Basta and Rainfarn. These two were
beaten before two-thirds of the distance had been covered,

and then a ding-dong race ensued between the stable com-
panions, to the great astonishment of the public present.
Mr. Beasley rode as hard as he could, and beat Prince Hatz-
feldt. On the return to the paddock a crowd surrounded
Prinz Engen and his rider, and would probably have used
him very roughly had he not been well protected by his
friends and a number of Englishmen present. M. Tepper-
Laski, Prince Hatzfeldt and Mr. Beasley were called into
the stewards' room, and, without going into the charge of
f->ul riding and fraud, the stewards decided to disqualify
Siegespalme and Prinz Eugen, awarding the stakes to Rain-
fain and submitting the case to the Union Club. The in-
quiry held by the Union Club, under the presidency of
Count Lehndorf, has been brought to a conclusion, and the
Berlin and Vienna journals loudly assert that the indul-
gence with which the incident has been treated is due in a
great measure to the high position occupied by M. Tepper-
Laski, who assumed the entire responsibility of the affair,
alleging that the orders he gave to Mr. Beasley were not suf-
ficiently clear and explicit. The disqualification pronounced
by the stewards at Hoppegarten has been maintained. MM.
Ooelshlager, Tepper-Laski and J. Beasley have each been
severely ceusured and fined £50, the two former as owners
for having omitted to give explicit instructions to their jockey
in accordance with the winning declaration they had made
to the stewards, and the latter for having neglected to take
cognizance of the declaration made and for having ridden
with incomplete and unintelligible instructions.

It is stated that there is a prospect that at no remote day
a racecourse surpassing in beauty and completeness of ap-
pointments anything of the kind in this country, will be
established on the South Side, in the vicinity of Jackson
Park, Chicago. It is proposed to devote the new enterprise
exclusively to runniDg meetiDgs, and in the course of an in-
formal talk concerning the matter at the Chicago Club one
night last week, a few gentlemen connected with that organ-
ization pledged themselves to take $250,000 worth of stock
in the enterprise. The estimated cost of the land and build-
ings is §400,000. and the gentlemen interested claim that
this amount can be secured in twenty-four hours.

Since Shotover won the two thousand, and the Derby,
Geheimness the Oaks, and with other prominent fillies to
his credit, Hermit, once so neglected, is now looked upon as
the most promising sire of the English turf. Mr. Chaplin
owns the great Derby winner, as also a dozen choice mares,
and he disposes of their produce at an annual sale, and on
the 10th of July at Newmarket there were ten colts and fillies,
the get of Hermit, which brought a total of $57,500, making
an average of $5,750 per head, the best average ever attained
at a public sale in England. Among them was a yearling
tfilly out of Adelaide, $18,000, and another filly by Herrui
out of sister to Adelaide brought $10,000.

The pool-rooms of the Parole Club were recently raided
by detectives and policemen, under Anthony Comstock,
who, armed with, warrants, arrested the reputed proprietor,
John Hackett, and a number of clerks and others employed
in the place. They also carted away to police headquarters
all the paraphernalia of the place, including twenty-eight
blackbo irds, twenty-five record books, a vast quantity of
tickets, and over seven hundred dollars in cash. The pris-
oners were taken befors Recorder Smyth, who committed
nine of them to the tombs in default of $1,500 bail each.
No charges were made against the others.

The announcement is made that a sale of over fifty brood
mares, the property of Mr. William Blenkiron, will take
place at the Middle Park, Eltham, Kent, England, on Sat-
urday, October 7th. The sale includes many of the best
breed mares to be found in the English Stud Book. A large
majority are either the dams of winners or by winning sires
out of dams that were winners, while nearly all are sup-
posed to be in foal to such famous stallions as Scottish
Chief, Doncaster, Rosicrucian, Dutch Skater, Macaroni,
Coltness and Exminster. There will also be sold about forty
foals by the same sires.

The ch. f. Clipsetta, foaled 1880, by Springbok, dam
Eclipsa, by imp. Eclipse, out of Avis, by imp. Sovereign,
the property of the Hon. T. J. Megibben, Cynthiana, Ky.,
died recently at Cincinnati, O., from lockjaw, brought on by
an injury to her hock. Clipsetta was one of the best two-
year-old fillies of the year, having won the Ladies Stakes at
Louisville, Ky., five furlongs in 1:03%. The Tennessee
Stakes same place, three-quarters of a mile, in 1:20%, aid
the Coquette Stakes, at St. Louis, thrae-quarters of a mile,
in 1:17%.

Cleveland is the home of W. J. Gordon, and on the third
day of the meeting there his span of blacks, belonging to
his four-in-hand team, were trotted tandem on exhibition,
making the mile in 2:42, and repeated in 2:40%. This
gentleman denies the statement that he would back Cling-
stone against any trotter m the world. He says he never
wagered a dollar on any race, and never will; that he trots
his horses to develop them and furnish honest trials of
speed, and that his drivers have instructions to win every
race when they can without injuring the horses.

Little Ida, the dam of So-So, with a record of 2:17%, is
dead, after foaling a colt by Alexander, that is one of the
brightest bays of the day. Little Ida was bred by Wm. C.
Goodloe, of Kentucky, was sired by Alexander's Edwin
Forrest, her dam Ida May by Red Jacket, second dam Anna
by Kirkhead's St. Lawrence, and third dam by Trustee, and
was one of the most valuable stud mares in the country.

Phil. Thompson was given into the charge of Orrin C.
Hickok by Mr. Raymond, so that clever driver can easily
find out which of Phil, or Sweetheart is the best fonr-year-
old, but from present appearances they both seem to be
somewhat off.

One of if not the oldest racing fixtures still in existence is
the race at Paisley, Scotland, for the "Silver Bells," dated
1620, given by the Magistrates and Town Council of Pais-
ley, with 100 guineas added from the race funds. It is a
handicap for three-year-olds and upwards.

The celebrated Clydesdale stallion Johnnie Cope died
lately in Monmouth county, Illinois. He weighed 2,500
pounds and was accounted the finest Clydesdale in America.
«.

Dunbar's Hoof and Healing Ointment. — This specific cure
meets with hearty support on the part of owners of horses,
and when, as is the case, its healing qualities are vouched
for by surh experts as James McCord, Samuel Gamble, A.
Goldsmith, C. S. Crittenden, Captain B. E. Harris, Badd
Doble, O. A. Hickok and many others, it would be well to
give the Cure a fair trial.

THE EMBRYO STAKES NOMINATIONS.

1— J. 11. McDonald, Marysville, CaL, names grey filly, foaled May 4th,
188', by Brigadier, her dam Lexington Belle, by Lexington; grandam
Eagless, by imported Glencoe. Named in all of the races 1 833 18*4-1835.
2 — N. S. Hamplin, Yuba City, CaL, names California Brigadier, foaled
April 26th, 1832, bay colt, blaze in face, off fore foot white, and one
hind foot white, by Brigadier, his dam Dclly Varden, by Montezuma;
grandam Nellie Bly. Named in races of 1884-1885.
3 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names iron
grey filly Ceres (no marks), foaled March 22d, 18S2, by Steinway; 1st
dam Lady Blanchard, 2d dam by General Taylor. In stake 1885.
4— Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cal., names iron
grey horse colt Costa, small star in forehead, foaled April 17th, 1882,
by Steinway; 1st dam Carrie Clay, 2d dam Calypso, by- Mambrino
Chief, 3d dam by Senator, 4th dam by Woodpecker. In stakes 18S4-
18S5.

5 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL. names chest-
nut horse colt Clive, off hind leg white, very small star in forehead,
foaled March 7th, 1882, bv Steinway; 1st dam Dazzle, by Billy Goldust,
a son of Doisey Goldust, 2d dam by Jehu, a son of Sherman's Black-
Hawk, 3d dam by Red Eye, son of imported Sarpedon. In stake 1835.
6— Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names chest-
nut horse colt Clermont, small star in forehead, foaled May 8tb, 18S2,
by Steinway; 1st dam Lady Dudley, by Tom Dudley, 2d dam by Ber-
trand. Jr., 3d dam by Pacolet, In stake 1835.

7 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CiL, names dark
bay horse colt Constantine, black points, no other marks, foaled March
2Sth, 1SS2, by Steinway; 1st dam Kittj. by Speculation, 2d dam Kitty
Mills, bv Burr's Washington, 3d dam Lady Almack, by Ahnack. In
stakes 1SS4-1S85.

8— Samuel Gamble, Danville. Contra Costa County, CaL, names bay
filly Capella, with two white heels, very small star in forehead, foaled
March 29th, 1S82, by Steinway; 1st dam Kishemcower, by Hamlet, 2d
dam Jennie, by Star Davis, 3d dam by Old Pilot (pacer). In stake
1885.

9 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names bay
filly Clito, with two white hind ankles, white streak on nos", foaled
May 1st, 18S2, by Steinway; 1st dam Maud M., by Stockbridge Chief,
Jr., 2d dam California Belmont. In stake 1885.

10— Samurl Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL. names brown
horse eoltCleon, with black points, noother marks, foaled March 19th,
1882, by Steinway; 1st dam Nourmahal (sister to A. W. Richmond), by
Simpson's Blackbird, 2d dam a white mare, name unknown, by Rat-
ler, 3d dam by Spotted Hanger. In stake 18*4.

11 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names
bay horse colt Pax, star in forehead, off hind pastern white, foaled
May 11th, 1832, by Steinway; 1st dam Priceless (sister to Driver, with
record of 2:19), by Volunteer, 2d dam Silvertail, by American Star, 3d
dam by Aaron's Gray Messenger. In stake 1SS5.

12 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names red
roan or iron gray filly Casa, with off hind pastern white, small star 10
forehead, foaled -March 22d, 1882, by Steinway; 1st dam Sciatica, by
Shilob, 2d dam imported Lady Edgerton, by Rattan, 3d dam Peg, by
Jered. In stake 1885.

13 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names bay
filly Corolla, nigh hind ankle and off fore fcot white, foaled April
3d, 1SS2, by Steinwav; 1st dam Lady Winkley, by Signal, 2d dam by
Belmont. In stakes 1884-1885.

14 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names brown
horse colt Capri, wiih small star in forehead, foaled March 13th, 1832,
by James Liek; 1st dam Lady Budd, by Belmont. In stakes 1883-1834-
1335.

15 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names brown
horse colt Clovis, with black points (no other mark?), foaled April 27th,
1882, by Sultan; 1st dam Sweetbriar, by Thorndale, 2d dam Ulster
Queen, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian, 3d dam by Mambrino Paymaster.
In stakes' 1 884-1885.

i6 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa Countv, CaL, names chest-
nut horse colt Conde, with star in forehead, foaled March 6th, 18*2, by
Abbotsford; 1st dam Katie Tricks, by Colonel, 2d dam Jude. In stakes
1SS3-18S4-1S85.

17 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names bay
horse colt Creey, with star in forehead and nigh inside quarter of hind
foot white, foaled April 2d, 1S82, by AbbolsFord; 1st cam Softly, by
Speculation, 2d dam Lady Softly, said to be thoroughbred. In stakes
1883-18S4-1S85.

IS— Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa Connty, CaL, names bay
horse colt Coligny, with small star in forehead, two white hind feet,
foaled May 3d, 18S2, by Echo; 1st dam Tiffany Mare, the mother of Gi-
bralter. in stakes 1884-1385.

19— Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL, names chest-
nut filly Colima (no marks), foaled March 1 5th, 1382, by Whipple's
Hambletonian; 1st dam Ellen, by Jack Hawkins. In stake 1885.
20 — Samuel Gamble, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaL , name3 chest-
nut horse colt Crisis, with white face and two white fore feet,- foaled
April 9th, 1882, by Alexandra; 1st dam Gilda, by imported Mango. In
stake 1885.

21 — Ben E. Harris, San Francisco, Cal., names hay filly Arthena,
star and white hind feet, foaled April 2d, 1882, by Authurton; 1st dam
Belle T, bv Alexander, 2d dam by Whipple's Hambletonian. In stakes
1883-1884-1885.

22 — Ben E. Harris, San Francisco, CaL, names sorrel colt, star and left
feet white, by Del Sur; dam Fanny, by CaL Tenbroeck. In stakes 1SS3-
1884-1885.

23— Ben E. Harris, San Francisco, CaL, names brown and black colt,
strip in face, white hind feet, by Brigadier; dam Lena Bowles, by
Ethan Allen; Jr. In stakes 1383-1834-1835.

24 — S. J. Tennent, Pinole, CaL, names bay colt Gus T, black points,
star in forehead, foaled April 18th, 1SS2, bv Gus; dam Princess. In
stakes 18S3-1S34-1S35.

25 — A. B. TeDnent, Pinole, CaL, names dark-brown colt Onyn, with
left hind foot white almost to hock, right hind foot white to ankle,
right front foot white to ankle, star on forehead, foaled April 13th,
1882, by Pinole; dam Dolly, by Belmont. In stakes 1^-1S34-1335.
26 — J. B. Tennent, Pinole, CaL, names chestnut colt Bobsoe, star on
forehead, small white strip running to white spot on nosi, left hind
foot may be white, foaled April 4th, 1882, by Pinole Patchen; dam by
McLellan. In stakes 1SS3-1SS4-1S55.

27^ — Martin Walsh, Pinole, CaL, names brown Ally Jossie W, slar on
forehead, left hind foot white to ankle, foaled April 19th, 1^2, by
Whipple's Hambletonian; dam Pinole, by Pinole Patchen, her dam by
Owen Dale. In stakes 1S83-1831-18S5.

2S— J. H. Tennent, Pinole, Cal. , names ch. colt Tony Pastor, by Pinole,
dam Aurora, by Timolean; has two hind feet white half way to hocks,
the nigh forefoot is white to above pastern join£, has a white strip
from point of nose to near the eves in center of ialk, was foaled April
2d. 1882. In stakes 1883-1884-1885.

29— G. Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento County, CaL, names bay
fifty Ctana, right hind and fore foot white, foaled February 19, 1S82,
by Buccaneer, dam Passie Mac. In stakes 1833-1834-1835.
30 — G. Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento County, Cal., names dark
brown flllv Dea, no marks, foaled March lath, 1882, by Buccaneer; her
dam Venus. In stakes 18*3-1884 -1SS5.

31 — G. Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento County, CaL, names dark
brown coit Aristo, two white hind feet, foaled April 12th, 1882, by
Buccaneer; bis dam by Eugene Casserly. In stakes 1883-1834-18*5.
32 — G. Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento County, Ca1, names dark
brown filly Magna, white star and snip, foaled April 21st, 1SS2, by Buc-
caneer; her dam Bessie Belle, by Overland. In stakes 1883-1834-1835.
33 — G. Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento County, CaL, names iron
gray colt Punch, foaled April 10th, 1882, by Buccaneer; dam Gray
Dale. In stakes 1 833- 1334- 1335.

34 — G. Valensin, Arno Farm. Sacramento County CaL, names dark
brown filly Ivy, right front foot and ankle and left hind ankle white,
by Buccaneer; dam Fernleaf. In stakes 1333-1 384-1 8S5.
35 — L. J. Rose, Sunny Slope, Cal, names brown or bay colt, by Sultan;
dam Atalanta, by The Moor, sister to Beautiful Bells. In stakes 1883-
1834-1835.

36 — L. J. Rose, Sunny Slope, CaL, names bay colt, by Sultan; dam
Minnie Haha. In stakes 1&S3-18S4-1S3:..

Si — L. J. Rose, Sunny Slope, CaL, names bay colt, by Sultan; dam by
a son of Hambletonian, granddam by American Star. In stakes 1884-
1835.

38— L. J. Rose, Sunny Slope, CaL, names light bay or sorrel , by

Sultan; dam Blonde, byTtcumsch,grandanj by St. C'lair. In stakes — .
39 — A. Patterson, Alvarado, names chestnut colt Boxwood, hind foot
and off fore foot white, diamond -shaped sur on forehead, by Nutwood;
his dam Belle Patterson, by Belmont.. In races of laS3-1884-l> "..
40 — A. Patterson names chestnut colt Fleetwood, near hind foot white,
by Nutwood; bis dam by Naubuc. In races 1SS4-18S5.
41 — H. G. Cox, Alvarado, names dark day colt Rover, hind ankles
white and star on forehead, by Dom Pedro; his dam Clara P., by Don
Victor. In races of 1834-1 ?3=i.

42. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names M. Salisbury's bay Colt; thrco
white feet; home stake; foaled February 1th, 1382, by Gibraltar, his
dam by Volunteer, to trot in 1381 and 1835,

43. John A. Goldsmith namus M. SolisburVfl bay filly Raxana; foaled
May 4th, 1832, by Gibraltar, her dam by Ballard's Clay, to trot in 1884
and 1835.

44 — Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, names Cito, chestnut colt, foaled
April 5th, 1882, all lour legs white to knees and hocks, a strip of white
on off hind leg from hock to stifle, a white blotch back of tiiu i-lbow on
the near side, face white with a white spot on left cheek, and with
white spots between jaws and 00 bis neck, other whit

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body, etc.. bv Joe Hooker; his dam Too Soon, by Korfolk, grandam
Lady Davis, by Bed Bill. In race of 1S85.
There may be other nominations delayed in the mails, and also correc-
tions in some which were ambiguous.

E5TEIES FOK P. C. B. H. A. STAKES.

First Day.
WINTEFS' STAKE.— For tbree-j'tar-nlds, to te run (he first day of the
Erring Meeting; cash of me aud a Lalf milts; ?1C0 tach, £25 forieit, *iG0
addtd; second to lave $1-0, third to save stake. Closed with the following
nominations for 1884:
Ho. 1. J- K. Gries, San Buenaventura, names bf Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels,

E. J. Baldwin, Santa Anita, names b c, by Rutherfurd, dam Maggie

3 E J. Baldwin names b f, by Rutherfurd, dam Glenita.

4 E J. Baldwin names <h f, 1 y Grinstead, dam sister to Clara D.
5' E J. Baldwin namtsthf, ly Grinsteod.'dom Josie G

Ho.

No.
No.

No 6* E J Baldwin rami's ir f,' ly Grinsttad,' dam Mollie McCarty.

No.' 7.' Theo. Winteis, LI Arroyo, names ch c Prince, of Norfolk, by Nor-
folk dam Marion.

No 8 'Ibeo. Y>inlas names ch f CalUo Pmart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.

No 9 Jos CaijnS'miEon, Oakland, names b c Sir Thad, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, dam Lady Amanda.

No. 10. P. J. fchalttr, Okma, names b f Ecnita, by Shannon, dam Napa

jf0 11 pai'o Alto, Menlo Park, Dames b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana.

No 12 Palo Alto names b c, by Korfolk, dam Nova Zembla.

No 13 Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Demirep.

No 14 Palo Alto names br f, by Monday, dam Riglin.

No 15 Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Glendew.

No 16 Palo Alto names bl f, by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.

No' 17' Palo Alto names br f. by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps.

No 18 Palo Alto names s f, by Noifolk. dam Frou Frou.

No' 19 W L. Pritchard names ch f. ty Leinster, dam Flush.

No! 20! J. B. Haggin, El Paso, names b c Winnenrucca, by imp Billet, dam

No 21 J. B. Haggin names b f, by King Alfonso, dam Miranda.
No 22 j! B. Haggin names b f, by Pat Malloy, dam Glenuine.
No 23 J B Hagcin names b f, by Monarchist, dam H liotrope.
No 2t J B Haggin names b f. by Monarchist, dam Alert.
No 25 J B Haggin names b I, by imp Glenelg, dam Edna.
No' 26' J B. Haggin tames ch f, by imp Gltnelg, dam Susie Linwood.
No' 27 J B. Baggin names I r f My Love, by Virgil, dam Lightfoot.
No! 28! j! b! Haggin names b f, by King Alfonso, dam Titania.

SAME DAY.— CALIFORNIA STAKE.— For two-year-olds, ?£0 each, $25
forfeit S2I.0 added; to Ye run on the fiiBt day of the Siring Meeting; second to
Eave stake; dash of half a mile. Closed with the following nominations for

Sol J K. Gries names b f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.
No 2 E J. Baldwin names b c, 1 y Rutheriord, dam Maggie Emeison.
No 3 E- J. Baldwin names b f, by Rutherford, dam Glenita,
No i E j! Baldwin names ch f, ly Grinstead, dam sister to Clara D.
No 5 E J Ealdwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
No' 6 E J. Baldwin names Irf, ly Grinstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No 7 Theo. Winters names th c Prince of Norfolk, ly Norfolk, dam Marion.
No 8 Theo. Winters names eh c Callie Smart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.
No 9 Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana.
. No 10 Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Nova Zembla.
No 11 Palo Alto namts b c, ly Shannon, dam Dtmirep.
No 12 Palo Alto names br f, V y Monday, dam Riglin.
No 13 Palo Alto names s f, by N01I0 k, dam Glendew.
No' li Palo Alto names bl f, by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.
No 15 Palo Alto names lr f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps.
No 16' Palo Alto names s f, 1 y Norfolk, dam Frou Frou.
No 17 C Van Biiren names b g Jou Jou, 1 y Monday, dam Plaything.
No 18 C Van Buren names ch f Fiamma, by Monday, dam Abbie W.
'No 19 W L Prithaid names be. by Leinster, dam Addie A.
No 20 W L. Pritchard names b c. by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson.
No 21 w" L. Pritchard names ch f, by Eazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.
No 22 W l! Pritchard names ch f. by Leinster or Bazaar, dam Minerva.
No 23 J B. Haggin names b c Winnemucca, ty imp Billet, dam Lottie.
No 24. J B Haggin names b f. by King Alionso. dam Miranda.
No 25 J B Haggiu names b f, by Pat Malloy. dam Glenuine.
No 26 J B Haggin names b f. by Monarchist, dam Heliotrope.
No ^7 J B Haggin names b f, by Monarchist, dam Alert.
No 2*3 J E. Haggin n.imes b f, ly imp Glenelg, dam Edna.
No 29 J B. Haggin names ch f ly imp Gleue'g, dam Susie Linwood.
No 30 J B Haggin names br f My Love, by Virgil, dam Lightfoot.
No' 31 J B. Haggin names b f, by King Alfonzo, dam Titania.
No! j2. Jchn A. Cardinell San Fiancisco, names blc John A, by Monday,
dam Lady Clare.

Third Day.
"SPIRIT OF THE TLMES " STAKE. — Dash of one-and-three-quarter
miles for all three-year-olds; §110 each, £25 forfeit, ££C0 added; §150 to second,
third to save stake. Closed with the lollowing nominations for 1884.
No 1 J K. Gries names b f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.
No 2 EJ Baldwin names b c, by Rutherfurd, dam Maggie Emerson.
No 3 E J. Baldwin 1 ames b f. by Rutherfurd. dam Glenita.
No 4. E J. Baldwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam sister to Clara D.
No 5 E J Baldwin, names th f. by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
No' 6' E J Baldwin names brf, ly Grnstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No! 7! Theo. Winters names ch c Prince, of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Mar-
No 8 Theo. Winters names ch f Callie Smart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A
No 9! Jos. Cairn Simpson names b c Sir Thad, by Norfolk or Thad Stevens,

dam Lady Amanda. ,,„.,.-„. , ,,

No 10 P J. Shatter names b f Bomta. by Shannon, dam Napa Queen.
No 1L Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana,
No 12 Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Nova Zembla.
No 13' Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Demirep.
No 14 Palo Alto names br f, by Monday, dam Riglin.
No 15 Palo Alto names b f, by Norfolk, dam Glendew.
No' 16 Palo Alto names 11 f, ly Wild Idle, dam Frolic.
No 17 Palo Alto names br f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whippe.
No 18 Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Frou Frou.
No 19 W L Pritchard names br c, ty Leinster, dam Addie A.
No' 20" W L Pritchard names ch 1, by Bazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.
No 21 W L Pritchard names ch f, by Leinster or Bazaar, dam Minerva.
No 22." W. L. Pritchard names ch f. by Leinster, dam Flush.
No 23 J. B. Haggin names b c Winntmucca, by imp Billet, dam Lottie.
No 24. J B Haggin naraesb f, by King Alfonso, dam Miranda.
No 25 J B Haggin names b f. by Pat Malloy, dam Glenuine.
No 26 J B. Haggin names b f, by Monarchist, dam Heliotrope.
No 27 J b! Haggin names b f , by Monarchist, dam Alert.
No 28 J B Haggin names b f, by imp Glenelg, dam Edna.
No' 29 J B Haggin names ch f, by imp Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood.
No 30 J B Haggin names brf My Love, by Virgil, dam Lightfoot.
No. 31. .1- B. Haggin names b f, by King Alfonso, dam Titania.

SAME DAY— GANO 8TAKE.— Dash of three-Cjuartera of a mile for two-
year-olds1 850 each, $25 forfeit, $250 added; second horse to save stake. When
any California two-year-old beats the time of Gano, 1:15 for three-quarters of
a mile, the stake to be named after the colt which beats it. Closed with the
following nomination for 1884:

No 1 J K- Gries names b f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.
No 2! E J Baldwin names be, by Rutherford, dam Maggie Emerson.
No' 3 E J Baldwin names b f , by Rutherford, dam Glenita.
No" *! E. J. Baldwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam Sister to Clara D.
No 5 E J Baldwin names ch I, by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
No 6 E J Baldwin names brf, by Grinstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No 7 Theo. Winters uames ch c Prince of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Marion.
No 8 Theo. Winters names ch f Callie Smart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.
No 9 Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana.
No 10 Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Nova Zembla.
No 11 Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Demirep.
No 12 Palo Alto names br f, by Monday; dam Riglin.
No 13 Palo Alto names s f , I y Norfolk, dam Glendew.
No 14. Palo Alto names bl f, by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.
No 15 Palo Alto names br f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Wnrppa.
No 16. Palo Alto [.ames b f , by Norfolk, dam Frou Frou.
No 17 C. Van Buren nameB b g Jou Jou, by Monday, dam Plaything.
No 18 C. Van Buren names ch f Fiemroa, by Monday, dam Abbie W.
No 19 W. L. Pritchard .lames br c, by Leinster, dam Addie A.
No 20 W. L. Pritebaid uames b c, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson.
No 21 W. L. Pritchard names ch f. by Bazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.
No 22 W. L Prjtthartl names eh f, by Leinster or Bazaar, dam Minerva.
~ "' J. li. Haggin names b c Winntmucca, by imp Billet, dam Lottie.

J. h. Haggin names b f, by King Alionso. clam Miianda.

J. B. Haggin names b f, by Pat Molloy, dam Glenuine.

J. B. Haggin names b f. by Monarchist, dam Hebotrope.

J. B. Haggin namts b f, by Monarchist, dam Alert.

J. U. Hat gin names b I, by imp Glenelg, dam Edna.

J. B. Haggin names ch f, by imp Glenelg, darn Susie Linwood.

j! B. Haggin names br t My Love, by Virgil, dam Lightfoot.

J B Hayg.n iiumcB b l, by King Alionso, dam Titania

J A! Caidinell names bl c John A., ly Monday, dam Lady Clare.

No. 23.
No. 24.
No. 25.
No. 26.
No. 27.
No. -28.
No. 29.
No. 30.
No. 31.
No. 32.

FALL MEETING

FIRHT DAY.
LALIFS' STAKE.— For two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, $200
added; lhree-c;utiiUra ol a mile; Bceond to save entrance. Closed with the
following n< minations for 1883.

No I J- K. Gries names b f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.
No 2. V.. J. Baldwin names h f, by Rulheifuid. dam Glinita,
No. 3. E. J. L'aldwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam Sister to Clara D.
No 4 E. J laldwin minus th f, by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
No 5 E. J. Paldwin numesbr f, 1 y Grinstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No 6 Theo WinttrB numtBeh f Callie Smart, ly Norfolk, dam Mattie A.
No 7. Palo Alto names br f, ly Monday, dam Eitlin.
No 8 Palo Alto numiB s f 1 y Noifolk, dam Glendew.
No 9 Palo Alto names bl f, by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.
No. 10. Palo fi lto names br f. by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps,
No. 11. Palo Alto names s f, by Norioik, dam Fiou Frou.
No 12 C Van Buren names ch f Tiamnia, by Monday, dam Abbie W,
No 13 W. L. PriUhard names ch f, by Bazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.
No. 14. W. L. Prichard names ch f. by Bazaar or Leinster, dim Minerra.
No. 15. J. B. Haggin names b f by King Alfonso, dam Miranda,

No. 16. J. B. Haggin nameB b f, by Pat Malloy, dam Glenuine.

No. 17. J. B. Haggin names bf, by Monarchist, dam Heliotrope.

No. 18. J. B. Haggin names b f , 1 y Monarchist, dam Alert.

No. 19. J. E. Haggin names b f by Snip Glenelg, dam Edna.

No. 20. J. B. Haggin names ch f, by imp Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood.

No. 21. J. B. Haggin names br f My Love, by Virgil; dam Lightfoot.

No. 22. J. B. Haggin names b f, by King Alionso, dam Titania.

SAME DAY.— THE VESTAL STAKE.— For three-year-old filies, one-and-
a-quarter miles; r?25 p. p; $300 added; second to receive $100, third to save
stake. Closed with the following nominations for 1884.

No. 1. J. K. Gries names b f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.

No. 2. E. J. Baldwin names b f, by Rutherfurd, dam Gl nita.

No. 3. E. J. Baldwin names ch f. I y Grinstead. dam sister to Clara D.

No. 4 E. J. Baldwin names ch f. by Grinstead, dam Josie C.

No. 5. E. J. Baldwin names br f, by Grinstead, dani Mollie McCarty.

No. 6. Theo. Winters names ch f Callie Smart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.

No. 7. P. J. Shafter names b f Bonita, by Shannon, dam Napa Queen.

No. 8. Palo Alto names br f, by Monday dam Riglin.

No. 9. Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Glendew.

No. 10. Palo Alto names bl f. by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.

No. 11. Palo Alto names br f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps.

No. 12. Palo Alto names sf, by Norfolk, dam Frou Frou.

No. 13. W. L. Pritchard names ch f, by Bazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.

No. 14. W. L. Pritchard names ch f, by Leinster or Bazaar, dam Minerva.

No. 15. W. L. Pritchard names ch f, by Leinster, dam Flush.

Second Day.

STALLION STAKE.— Conditions— Only those three-year-olds are eligible
which are Ihe get of stallions owned in this State. The stallions have to sub-
scribe the amount charged for their services to the fund; private stallions at
the price of their last season, and those which have not made a public season,
to pay $50, that sum beiDg the minimum price. The owner of the get of a
stallion is competent to name. The stake for the colts shall be $100 tach, $25
forfeit; plate or money added at the discretion oi the Committee; distance, li
miles. Did not fill:

No. 1. E. J. Baldwin names Rutherford, 50.
No. 2. E. J. Baldwin names Grinstead, 50.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names Leinster, 30.
Third Day.

THE BALDWIN $TAKE.— Post stake for all ages; dash of four miles;
$250 each, p. p. ; $1.C00 added; second, $400, third to save stake. Closed with
the following subscribers:
No. 1. E. J. Baldwin.
No. 2. W, Boots.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard,
No. 4. J. T. Gilmer,
No. 5. George Hearst.

SAME DAY.— FINIGAN STAKE— For two-year-olds; dash of a mile; $50
each, $25 forfeit; $250 added; Becond to save btake. Closed with the following
nominations for 1883:

No. 1- J- K. Gries Efrres b f Nettie Hill, ly Joe Drniels, dam Mary Wade
No. 2. E. J. Baldwin names b c, by Rutherfurd, dam Maggie Emerson.
No. 3. E. J. Baldwin names b f, by Rutherfurd, dam Glenita.
No. 4. E. J. Baldwin names ch f, by Giinstead, dam sister to CLua D.
No. 5. E. J. Ealdwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
No. 6. E. J. Baldwin names br f, by Grinstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No. 7. Theo. Winter names ch c Piince of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Marion.
No. 8. Theo. Winters names ch f Callie Smait, ly Norfolk, dam Mattie A.
No. 9. Jos. Cairn Simpson names b c Sir Thad, by Norfolk or Thad Stevens,

dam Lady Amanda.
No. 10. Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana.
No. 11. Palo Alto names b c. by Norfolk, dam Nova Zembla.
No. 12. Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Demirep.
No. 13. Palo Alto names br f, by Monday, dam Riglin.
No. It Palo Alto names s f. by Norfolk, dam Glendew.
No. 15. Palo Alto names hi f, by Wild Idle, dam Frolic.
No. 16. Palo Alto names br f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps.
No. 17. Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Frou-Frou.
No. 18. C. Van Buren names b g JoUtJou. by Monday, dam Plaything.
No. 19. C. Van Buren names ch f Tiamma, ly Monday, dam Abbie W,
No. 20. W. L. Pritchard names br c, by Leinster, dam Addie A.
No. 21. W. L. Pritchard names b c. by Leinster, dam Lilly Simpson.
No 22. W. L. Pritchard names ch f, by Bazaar, dam Tibbie Dunbar.
No. 23. W. L. Pritchard names eh f, by Leinster or Bazaar, dam Minerva-
No. 24. J. B. Haggin names b f, ly King Alfonzo, dam Miranda.
No. 25. J. B. Haggin names bf, by Pat Malloy, dam Glenuine.
No. 26. J. B. Haggin names b f. by Monarchist, dam Hebotrope.
No. 27. J. B. Haggin names b f, by Monarchist, dam Alert.
No. 28. J. B. Haggin names b f, by imp Glenelg, dam Edna.
No. 29. J. B. Haggin names ch f, 1 y imp Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood.
No. 30. J. B. Haggin names br f My Love, by Virgil, dam Lightfoot.
No. 31. J. B. Haggin names b f, by King Alfonso, dam Titania.
No. 32. S. B. Haggin names b c Winnemucca, by imp Billet, dam Lottie.
No. 33. Join A. Cardinell names bl c John A., by Monday, dam Lady Clare.

SAME DAY.— FAME STAKE. — For three-year-olds; dash of two miles;
$lC0tach, $25 forfeit, $100 added; second to have $150, third to save stake.
Closed with the following nominations for 1884:

No. 1. J . K . Gries names br f Nettie Hill, by Joe Daniels, dam Mary Wade.
No. 2 E.J. Baldwin names b c, by Rutherfurd, dam Maggie Emerson.
No. 3. E. J. Baldwin names b f, by Rutherfurd, dam (ilenita.
No. 4. E. J. Ealdwin names ch f, ly Grinstead, dam sister to Clara D,
No. 5. E. J. Baldwin names ch f, by Grinstead, dam JoBie C.
No. 6. E. J. Baldwin names br f, by Grinstead, dam Mollie McCarty.
No. 7. Theo. Winters names ch c Prince of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Ma-
rion.
No. 8. Theo. Winters names ch f Callie Smart, by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.
No. 9. Jos. Cairn Simpson names b c Sir Thad, by Norfolk or Thad Stevens,

dam Lady Amanda.
No. 10. P. J. Shafter names b f Bonita, by Shannon, dam Napa Queen.
No. 11. Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Boyadana.
No. 12. Palo Alto names b c, by Norfolk, dam Nova Zembla.
No. 13. Palo Alto names b c, by Shannon, dam Demirep.
No. 14. Palo Alto names br f, by Monday, dam Riglin,
No. 15. Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Glendew.
No. 16. Palo Alto names bl f, by Wild Idle, dam F.olic
No. 17. Palo Alto names br f, by Norfolk, dam Lizzie Whipps.
No. 18. Palo Alto names s f, by Norfolk, dam Frou Frou.
No 19 George Howson, Sacramento, names br f Augusta E., by Monday, dam

by Norfolk.
No. 21. W. L. Pritchard names ch c, by Bazaar, dam Avail
No. 22. W. L. Pritchard names ch c, by Bazaar, dam Minerva.
No. 23. W. Li Pritchard names ch c, by Leinster, dam Lottie Lee.
No. 24. W. L. Pritchard names ch c Ed Smith, by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dun-
bar.
No. 25. J. B. Haggin names ch f Young Flush, by Leinster, datu Flush.
No. 26. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam Addie A,
No. 2/. John A Cardinell names bl c John A., by Monday, dam Lady Clare.

ROWING.

THE PACIFIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP.

The offer of a Challenge Cup by the Beeedeb and Spoets-
man has awakened the interest in crew rowing, and already
Beveral clubs are preparing to compete for the emblem of
the Pacific Coast Championship. The Ariel Club has two
crews in which it reposes confidence, and haa already inti-
mated a desire to give the Pioneer four a brush for a good
stake. The Pioneer Club has determined, however, to keep
itself in reserve for Thanksgiving Day, and devote all its
energies to winning the Challenge Cup, and thus regaining
Borne of the laurels that have lately been falling from it
thick and fast. Last week a crew from the Pioneer Club,
composed of J. Sullivan, R. C. Lyne, Robert Crowley and
L. "White were out in their paper shell. This four will
probably represent the club in the race lor the cup. They
did not seem to have improved much on the four shown by
them previous to the Fourth of July Regatta, and the com-
ments of the critics oj the bridge were not favorable.
Nevertheless the fact remains that the crew showed good
pace in the City Regatta, and rowed a game race from start
to finish. The Golden Gate Club has not yet indicated what
crew it will put forward to represent it. The probabilities
are that at least four boats will start; aDd should this expec-
tation be realized, the race for the Beeedkr and Spoetsman
Cup will be the best rowing contest ever witnessed on San
Francisco Bay.

Peterson and Stevenson. — The friends of Henry Peter-
son, of the Gulden Gate Rowing Club, having Bounded the
praises of that young sculler rather loudly bince his achieve-
ment on the Fourth of July, Austin Stevenson's backers
have announced their readiness to accommodate the Long
Bridge man with a match for $50U whenever he desires to
make it. Stevenson's backers talk as if they meant busi-
ness, and if no meeting takes place, it can be accepted as a
fact that Peterson's confidence in his undoubted ability as
an oarsman has not reached that stage in which be thinks
biniRelf good enough to try for the championship. His
backers think he is too young, but Boyd rowed races for
large stakes when younger, and Hanlan beat the beat men
in America and England when no older.

SCULLING IN INK.
The two champion scullers of the world are 6howiDg great
foice in tht columns of the respect've newspapers most
fiiendly to them. Says Mr. Ross: "If Hanlan wantB to
row me, and really means business, why did he," etc., etc.,
etc., ad nauseam. Says Mr. Hanlan, on reading the slan-
derous insinuations against his prowess and honesty: "Ross
knows as well as I do that my doctors have forbidden me to
train, and I am compelled to obey them," etc., etc., etc.
Ross seems to have adopted the aggressive style of journal-
ism, and Hanlan the mild and apologetic. Both oarsmen
ought to kDow by this time that the public cares very little
about their literary abilities. What is desired is a race, and
the sooner they make it, and the quieter the manner in
which it is arranged, the better for the reputations of both
oarsmen. It would be an excellent idea for the editors of
the country to combine and pledge themselves to close the
columns of their journals to all professional athletes until
tbey should have actually ratified a match by depositing
seventy-five per cent of the stakes with some responsible
person. As long as two professional oarsmen can use the
columns of a newspaptr, the water seems to lose much of
its attraction fcr their backers. This peculiarity is not al-
together a foreign one, for on our own waters several exhi-
bitions of the fondness for rowing on paper have lately been
given. First we hear of a bitter rivalry between some am-
bitions young watermen. The question of superiority has
to be decided, aDd must be settled with the greatest possi-
ble expedition. A meeting of the backers takes place, and
it looks as if a writ of injunction from the Supreme Court
could not prevent the principals from puttiDg up their
money. In the midst of these enthusiastic preparations for
the contest, the chilling fact is developed that there is an
insurmountable barrier to a match. One man wants a two-
mile course, while the other feels that nothing short of forty
furlongs would enable him to extend his muscles to their
full capacity. A woeful disagreement about the location of
the course complicates matters. One oarsman hankers after
the neighborhood of Milpitas, and the other yearns for the
turbulent tides of Long Bridge, and the natural, inevitable
and not disagreeable result is the announcement that the
match is "off." The match is not the only thing "off" in
such cases. A very superficial surgical examination of the
rival athletes would show that an evaporation of courage
had as much to do with the disagreement as any regard for
the prosperity of Milpitas or the glory of Long Bridge.
Whenever two men are really anxious to meet in an athletic
contest of any kind, and feel reasonably confident, it is
easy to arrange the preliminaries of the match. When the
negotiations develop unexpected difficulties about time,
place and distance, and are broken off with great unanimity
by the rivals, it is safe to say that their hearts have slipped
down and that, in the beautiful words of the poet, "One
wont, and theother darsent." It is to be hoped that one of
our local oarsmen may profit by these kinds words of wisdom,
and preserve a reasonable silence about their ambitious in-
tentions until they have made their matches, and bound
them by the production of their good gold coin.

There was no Foul. — Of the race in which the American
crew first made their appearance in England, at the Marlow
Regatta, nn July 8th, 7 he Sportsmajih&s the following report,
from which it will be observed that there was no foul, as had
been stated in a cable dispatch:

Special interest was felt in the gathering from the fact of
the American Hillsdale crew having entered for the senior
fours. OwiDg to a decision of that august body known as
the Amateur Rowing Association, though, none ot the crack
clubs had the manliness to allow a crew to compete against
them, and thus when the time came for the race there were
only two fours left to antagonize the visitors, these hailing
from Cookham and Mailow. Even these were Dot permitted
to follow the bent of their inclinations, as some irrepressible
busy body buttonholed them and set forth the evils that
would befall should they eDgage agaiust the Yankees. This
had the desired effect on Cookham, whose members mostly
hail from metropolitan clubs also, aud thus Hillsdale had
but to encounter the Marlow four, whom tbey naturally beat
easily, although their form is scarcely taking, and we doubt
whether they would have a chance against a trained crew
Buch as they would have met at Henley. The Americans
seem to have taken their treatment here much to heart; but
at the same time with a patience and dignity which form a
rather striking contrast to the vulgar caste-prejudices which
have been brought to bear against them. In the course of
a conversation with our representative, Mr. Teawilliger,
their captain remarked that they were of course very sorry
and disappointed at the result of their visit, but that the
chief concern they felt was at the Blight thrown upon the
Amateur Rowing Association of America, whose credentials
they bear, and whom they of course represent.

First station— Hillsdale R.C.,U. S. A.: C. W. Terwillinffer(bow),
H. T. Mead, L. F. Beekhardt, E. B. Van V.\lkenbun;n (itroke) 1

Second station— Marlow R. C ; B. F. Heath (bow), J. 5. Kirk-
patrick, C. H. Yates, W. T. Shaw (stroke) 2

Hillsdale went away with the lead from the outset, and,
holding their opponents easily all the way, won by rather
over a clear length. Theiu1 style, however, was short and
snatchy, and they scarcely pulled together like men who
have been so long together. They were excellently boated
in their paper shell, which carried them well, and it is just
possible that their rough style may be more effective than it
appears to the eye.

♦

England's Geeat Rkgatta. — On July 6 and 7, the dates
of the Henley Regatta on the Thames, London, England,
the weather was, to use the language of an Euglish con-
temporary, "vile enough to spoil the business of boat pul-
ling or the pleasure of looking on; to take all the life "and
go out, and destroy the value of form in the racing, aud
make what is, under average surrouudings, one of the
brightest and most enjoyable -of all sporting gatherings,
dull, depressing and miserable."

In the first heat of the race for the crand Challenge Cup,
eight oars, Exeter College, Oxford, beat Kingston R. C. and
London R. C. crews by a length and a half, the same dis-,
tance between second and third. In the second heat the
Thames R. C. had a walk-over. In the final heat Exeter
won by five lengths over Thames.

'j'lic first heat of the Diamond Challenge Sculls was a
walk-over for A. Lien, of the Paris R. C. Sir C. Adam, of
Oxford, won the second heat by ten lengths over E. B.
Mi>rtin, of Evesham; J. Lowndes the third heat bv a dozen
lengths from W. Liddell, of the Twickeuham R. C.; W. R.
Grove, of London R. C, the fourth heat over J. Foley, of
Cork, by half a length. In the second ronud Lien beat
Adam and Lowndes beat Grove, and in the finul heat Lown-
des was first by two lengths in front of Lien.

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Haklan the Jouenaxist. — Mr, Hanlan, of Toronto, who
is rapidly acquiring a fine reputation as a newspaper writer,
says in nis latest novel: "My business requires all my at-
tention just now. Last year I attempted to run my busi-
ness and my rowing affairs together, and I discovered it
was impossible to give to both the attentiou (bey required.
If Wallace Ross is as anxious to get on a race with me as
his words would imply, let him bs the first to accept my
challenge to the five best oarsmen in the world. Perhaps,
if he starts the ball rolling, there will be no difficulty in
getting four others to follow him. I shall have to await
Answers to my challenge until September nest, and if it is
not accepted, I shall be ready to meet "Wallace Boss alone.
I would like Boss to know, however, that the stakes mast
not be higher than $2,000 a side, for I. do not wish to ask
again contributions to the total amount awaiting the issue
of the race. The money which I shall deposit will be my
own. Regarding the Winnipeg regatta, I have a letter in
my possession, received from Boss, in which he proposed
to abandon the idea of a contest at that place."

Censttring the Snobs. — The amateur rowing associations
of the East, instead of treatingwith silent contempt the snobs
who barred the Hillsdale crew from English regattas: are
showing how much the offence has hurt them. The Schuyl-
kill navy at Philadelphia has adopted the following:

Whebeas, In consideration of the fact that the Hillsdale
crew is the only one ever sent abroad that has received the
indorsement of the National Association of Amateur Oars-
men of the United States —

Resolved, That the action of the Amateur Rowing Associa-
tion of England in debarring them from rowing there in
amateur regattas is an insult for which we have no redress,
but can only condemn and deplore.

This is a poor sample of condemnation. The better way
would be to ignore the contemptible action of the English
committees; but when censure is indulged in it should be
given in the sledge-hammer style in which the New York
Spirit of the Times imparts it. It remarks editorially: "Those
people who have been unable to decide whether the Henley
Highwaymen and English Amateur Rowing Association are
altogether knaves or part knaves and part fools will have
no further doubt. This disreputable gang, who object to
the amateur standing of the Hillsdale crew, accepted at Han-
ley and rowed against the Aliens of Paris, whom the London
Field proposes, from its own columns, to prove have rowed
and won five money races since 1880."

ENCor/BAGrsG Oabsslanshtp. — Several gentlemen of Sara-
toga, admirers of single sculling, propose to offer a purse of
$1,000 for a single-scull race, either three miles straight-
away or the same distance with a turn, to be rowed on
Saratoga Lake within the next month, for which Elliott,
Lee, Biley, Courtney and others will be asked to compete.
A committee has been formed, and the following announce-
ment was issued to the professional single-scullers of the
United States and Canada: "Free purse $1,000, for all profes-
sionalsingle scullers, of which $100 to the second; three miles
with a turn; to be rowed on Saratoga Lake at four p. m., on
August 25th, in good water; entries to close August 10th, to
be addressed Charles Eeed, Saratoga, N Y.; three to start
or no race; the referee to be appointed by the committee
representing the subscribers to the purse, and all conditions
as to the race shall be left to him; also, if in the opinion of
the referee selected that the race is not fairly rowed and
won, the money will be given for charitable purposes at
Saratoga."

A Most Ingenious Paeadox. — The Turf, Field and iarm
has the following remarks on the paradoxical fact that while
the Hillsdale crew does not know how to row (in the opin-
ion of the English critics), it can beat anything on the
water propelled by four oars: " One of the London papers,
soon after the Hillsdales began practice in England, said it
was difficult to believe that they were the best of American
amateurs, for they could get no pace on their boat. But an
American amateur crew, much less thought of, defeated the
■crack four of the London Bowing Club at Philadelphia, and
the Marlow oarsmen found, the other day, that the Michi-
ganders could make their boat go."

And Still Moee of ELlnlan.— The telegraph, which
seems to devote a large amount of its energy to Hanlan and
Boss, announces that, upon the receipt of a dispatch from
St. John saying that Wallace Boss would claim the cham-
pionship if Hanlan refused to row him this year, Hanlan
was interviewed by a New York Herald correspondent, and
• said Boss could have the championship for this year if he
waded it, as under no consideration could he (Hanlan)
row this year. Wallace Boss is in steady practice at St.
John, N . B. A correspondent says he has improved con-
siderably in style and finish, his rowing, even although the
water is often quite choppy, being faultless.

YACHTING.

A COMMOTION.

One day this week there was quite a commotion in Old
Sauceiito Bay, where there was a set-to between three prom-
inent yachts of the fleet. The yacht Annie was sent over
to Sauceiito by her owners in charge of Peter, the " man,"
and John, the steward of the Pacific Yacht Club-house,
John being at the helm. The yacht was under short can-
vass, as the wind was blowing very strong. On reaching
Sauceiito Cove the heavy puffs prevalent in that region
were coming down fierce and sharp. In attempting to
make her moorings, the Annie went raking down across the
bowsprit of the schooner-yacht Nellie, and the Nellie's jib-
boom cut the Annie's handsome new mainsail right in two.
Another puff of wind freed the Annie from the Nellie's jib-
boom, -the topping lift and bolt rope swinging clear of the
jibboom. The Annie then made a straight wake for the
big Aggie, which lay at her moorings close by. She struck
the Aggie on the quarter with hev stem, and, strange to
say, while doing slight injury to herself, damaged the Aggie
to the extent of $400 or $500. She cut through and down the
rail of the Aggie, through the heavy water-ways, and broke
three of the heavy planks. She also carried away the cock-
pit rail and badly damaged the companion-way and slide.
In fact, she rose right up on the Aggie, her forefoot being
way out of water. The only wonder was that the Annie
was not crushed like an egg-Bhell. As it was, only her
stem was injured, so far as is known at present, but a new
mainsail has had to be ordered. The Annie was insured for
$2,000, and all above $200 the insurance companies will
have to pay. This accident was a somewhat curious one in

its results, since the Annie is very old, indeed, and not sup-
posed to be very strong, while the Aggie is a new boat, and
an unusually strong one. The Aggie's water-ways are
almost heavy enough for a ship, yet the great, heavy timber
was broken by the Annie's stem. The water-way of the
Aggie was a single piece, and all her planks were single
pieces. It would be a great expense to take these all out,
and therefore the broken planks will be pieced, and so will
the water-way. Captain Hall is repairing the Aggie, and
Captain Turner is at work on the Annie.

It was too bad for that new mainsail of the Annie's to
be spoiled.

The Chispa was cruising outside last Sunday. The wind
was light out there.

Captains Freeman and Eogers had a party out on the T.
H. Allen this week.

Vice Commodore MacDonough, of the Pacific Yacht Club,
is out of town for a couple of weeks.

If the Chispa, Nellie, Aggie, Fleur do Lis, O'Connor and
Whitewing go in one race, what a spectacle it will be.

Commodore Harrison, of the S. F. Y. C, has gone to the
mountains for a month. The Frolic lies in Oakland creek.

This is the month for annual regattas of the Clubs, but
none are announced, and it is not probable they will come
off.

The American schooner Actsea, Mr. David Sears, arrived
at Cowles, Isle of Wight, on June 19th, after a voyage of
twenty-four days from Boston, Mass.

In Butte slough and creek the Chinese are catching fish
by means of nets made of grain sacks. No wonder hook
and line only bring out little fellows.

There are now two American topsail schooners afloat;
Wanderer, 197 tons, E. D. Morgan, Jr., N. Y. Y. C, and
Nokomis, 11G tons, W. A. W. Stewart, S. C. Y. C.

Frank Thibault, a well-known member of theS. F. Y. C, re-
turned from Europe this week. He has seen the cutters
sailing on the English Channel, and says they sail fast but
look all under water.

The Lillie took the Golden Gate Club out recently, and in
coming back from McNear's yard, with an ebb tide and
southwest wind, some of the party got a pretty good wet-
ting in the sea way of the upper channel.

The Viva was out with a fishing party the other day. She
fished off the Powder Works near Calif ornia City, and as she
lay far enough off to be over mud bottom instead of rocks, it
is not certain that a very large catch was made.

The Lolita has gone up to Montezuma slough with Capt.
Eckley, John Lewis, Capt. Moody, Mr. Hines and Capt.
Chittenden. With this lot of old salts there will be no dan-
ger of getting ashore. But won't the milk and fruit ranches
suffer along the route.

The attempt of the Boyal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, in
England, to introduce steam yacht racing into their regatta,
failed, as only Mr. Arabin's Celia was entered. This is
scarcely to be wondered at, as the race was to be under no
regulation for rating whatever beyond the condition that the
competitors were not to exceed seventy feet in length.

A movement is on foot for a regatta of big yachts for a
$500 prize. If all the big yachts will compete, it will be a
fine race. But it will be hard to get the owners all to agree.
One has stipulated that the race be finished within four
hours or be considered not a race. We hope to see the race
come off. Anything is better than the dullness now per-
vading yachting circles.

The Seawanhaka rule of measurement upon which time
allowance is based is as follows: Add the length over all
and length on the water line together, and divide the sum
so obtained by two to get the mean length. Length over
all will be measured from the after end of the planksheer,
at the middle of the stern, to a point perpendicular to the
forward end of the load water line at the upper fine of the
planksheer, or a point corresponding thereto, if the plank-
sheer does not extend so far.

The new steamer Pilgrim is to run between New York
and Fall Biver. Her hull is of iron. She is 374 feet long
by 88 feet over the guards. She cost §1,000,000. Her depth
is 18 feet 6 inches, and the measurement from the top of her
dome to the base line is 60 feet. Afloat she will draw 11
feet of water, and her measurement will probably be regis-
tered at about 3,500 tons. She has a double hull, the first
ever constructed for a steamer of this class. The engine is
nominally 6,500-horse power but can furnish 8, 000-horse
power if required, while only 3,500 horse power need be
ordinarily used.

Mr. James Gordon Bennett and his steam yacht Namouna
arrived at Constantinople on July 12th. The Namouna,
with the exception of two or three days when it blew a
heavy gale, had a very pleasant passage to the Canaries.
The yacht behaved very well and showed fine weatherly
qualities. She left New York on the morning of June 5th,
making 150 miles that day. The next days' runs were as
follows: 270 miles, 267, 270%, 271%t 262%, 238, 241, 259,
269%, 276 and 180 miles more brought the Namouna to the
Canaries. Here she remained three days, and then paid a
flying visit to the Madeiras.

By the Seawanhaka Corinthian Club rules only one man
is allowed for every five feet of length on deck and one for
every additional fractional part of five feet, not including
the owner. Each boat must be manned by amateurs ex-
clusively. Any infringement of this rule will forfeit all
claim to the prize. Before the owner of a winning boat
Bhall receive the prize he, or in his absence the club mem-
ber representing him on the boat, must sign a certificate
stating that all the sailing regulations were complied with
on such boat during the race. Each boat must be steered
by her owner, a member of the Seawanhaka Club, or a
member of the club from which she is entered.

The new 500-ton auxiliary steam yanht Gitana, just com-
pleted for Mr. Henry Jameson, of Dublin, Vice Commodore
of the Boyal Irish Yacht Club, had a most successful trial
trip on the Firth of Forth, Scotland, on June 22d. Heavily
rigged as a three-masted fora-and-aft schooner and designed
in every other respect as a powerful sailing yacht, her
engine power is only auxiliary, yet, on the measured mile at
Gudane, says the London Field, the Gitana attained a mean

speed of ten and a half knots — a most favorable resalt, tak-
ing into consideration that, besides sixty tons of lead bal-
last, she had eighty tons of coal in her bunkers, and a full
equipment of stores for a Mediterranean cruise.

A Peudest Measure. — The Toronto Mail having become
quite an authority on rowing and other sports, has lately
achieved considerable notoriety as the stakeholder in several
important matches. Some surprise was felt therefore when
Hanlan, after challenging any five men in the world to row
him five races within forty-eight hours of each other, depos-
ited $1,000 with the Mayor of Toronto. A cerd from Wal-
lace Boss explains the preference of the Canadian sculler.
Boss states that the sporting editor of the Mail has skipped
out with $1,000 of his money, which he had put up to bind
the match with Hanlan. The average citizen will think that
between the honesty and financial integrity of a politician
and a journalist there is little to choose; but Hanlan has evi-
dently a different opinion.

Yielding Masts. — A yielding mast for yachts, invented
by Mr. Inchead, has been attracting much attention at the
East. The mast, instead of being, according to immemorial
usage, a fixture, has its lower end fixed between two power-
ful springs under the deck, allowing it to bend to either
side. Thus, when a sharp gust of wind catches the Siil, the
boat is no: capsized, but the mast bends and allows the sur-
plus wind to escape over the top of the sail. The amount of
pressure required to bend the mast can be regulated by an
arrangement of nuts and screws. It is also claimed that by
the new invention a great gain in speed is made, as all the
luffing and shaking are avoided, and, as the sail does not
offer so much resistance to the wind, the boat does not
plunge through the waves in a rough sea, but glides over
them.

A South Sea Yabn. — "Here's a garfish," continued the
skipper, hauling out a slender, silvery, long billed fish from
the great pile. " They don't look very dangerous, but
about ten years ago I was down the South Pacific on a
trading schooner, and saw a man killed by one. The kind
they have there have a long upper bill, like a swordfish,
and grow four or five feet long. We were lying right
inshore, where half a dozen natives were in the water, when
all at once they began to make a big powpow and to drag
one of their crowd ashore. I thought of sharks, and
jumped into the dingy and pulled ashore. I found that a
school of big garfish had been chased by some fish, and had
jumped out of the water among the men. One of them
struck a native, its bill going completely through his chest.
The fish was over five feet long, and weighed about eighty
pounds. I brought away its bill as a curiosity." — New York
Herald.

ATHLETICS.

THE SEPTEMBEB MEETING.

A Fall meeting in September, with every event open to all
athletes, seems to meet with general favor. The Summer
vacations being over, active training will now be in order,
aad no doubt the Oakland ground will be well patronized,
and much quiet work be done on other quiet tracks.

The events that have already taken place this season have
been a disappointment to most of the competitors, and they
seem determined to make a better showing before the rains
set in. Many entries for every e ?ent are already assured, and
a repetition of the enthusiasm of last Thanksgiving Day,
with grounds on which an audience can see and appreciate
the merits of every contest, will insure the success of all
future meetings. The grounds will be put in condition to
warrant good performances if the contestants are fit, and the
officers will undoubtedly attend to the comfort of the audi-
ence, and September is the most favorable time of the year
for good weather. A little hearty enthusiasm will surely
make the affair a success.

One HrrNDEED Yaeds Against Time. — This (Saturday)
afternoon, on the O. A. C. Grounds in Oakland, about 4 p.m.,
B. S. Haley will run 100 yards for a record. It is to be
hoped that good timers will be present with first class fifth
second watches. Pacific Coast timing is under a cloud, and
great care should be taken to prevent any question as to the
correctness of the timing. As Mr. Brooks is not in condi-
tion to run with him, Old Father Time is the only amateur
on the coast by whom any approximate gauge of his speed
can be obtained. He feels confident of doing even time.
We hope he will accomplish the feat. At the same time and
place Messrs. Lowden and King will run off the tie for
second place in the two-mile handicap, the contestants
starting from the same marks as they did in the race on the
22d of July. No admittance will be charged at the gate.
We would suggest that Harris should also attempt to do 10
seconds from the 80 yards mark. But perhaps he is out
of condition now and would prefer to postpone the event a
week or two.

L. E. Myers seems to be very anxious to meet Brooks
again at 220 yards. Next time it will be in good taste to say
nothing before the race about looking over his shoulder and
cailiLg for him to come on. He has yet to break the tape in
as good time as was made by Brooks at the Championship
Meeting, and he ought to do it without making four false
starts. On this side of the Bockies three disqualifies every-
one— even a champion.

BICYCLING.

Great preparations are being made in bicycling circles
for races to take place at the Fall Athletic meeting, which
will probably be held September 9th, Admission Day, as
this holiday falls early enough to insure dry weather and a
good track. Most of the old riders and several new ones
will enter the races, and the programme will be very at-
tractive.

But little touring can be engaged in at this season, as the
roads in the interior are much cut up by heavy traffic and
extremely deep with dust, as is always the case in the dry
season.

On Saturday, the 5th, the dead heat between G. L. King
and W. H. Lowden, for second place in the two mile race
of the 22d ult., will be run off at 4 p. h., at the grounds of
the Olympic Club, Oakland. At the same time FinV.br
and Spring will run a half mile, both starting from

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NOTABLE HORSES.

In the six illustrations of the "Notable Horses
of California," there has been one picture of a
thoroughbred and five of trotters. This must not
be accepted as a token that the harness division
comprises five-sixths of the equine notabilities in
our estimation, or that there is such a preponder-
ance of merit in those which are celebrated for
celerity of motion that all other kinds of horses
must be ignored. Horses which come prominently
before the public are like the stars of the theatrical
profession, attracting increasing attention as they
become still faster; and there is little doubt that
W. H. Vanderbilt, though the possessor of nearly
a hundred millions of dollars, controls more miles
of railway than any man in the world, builds pal-
aces for himself and family, has not nearly the wide
celebrity of his mare Maud S. James K. Keene
was comparatively unknown until Foxhall won the
Grand Prix; and when Iroquois scored the "double
event " of Derby and St. Leger, scarcely a hamlet
in the civilized world where his name was not
heard. The reduction of the records by the year-
lings and two-year-olds bred here turned attention
to California, and it is safe to assert that since the
days of the gold excitement there has been noth-
ing in California history which was so widely

heralded.

Recognizing that a journal must follow the bent
of the public, presenting subjects which a large
majority of its readers demand, it does not follow
that all of our proclivities range on the side of
" fast horses." "We shall present the claims of
every race, and not a single family in the wide
range of equine life which will not be brought for-
ward in due time. From the diminutive Sheltie —
the delight of children — to the ponderous draft-
horse, all shall have due notice, though it is evident
that these will have to be treated in classes, and
types in place of individuals be the points to pic-
ture. "We shall make the paper as comprehensive
as the " heading," and as our artist has so happily
grouped the illustrations of the main features of
the Bkeedek and Sportsman in the vignette, so our
aim shall be to follow with the pen that which the
pencil has depicted.

The Pacific Coast is well supplied, so far as the
right procreative animals go, with nearly all kinds
of horses, and large interests are pending in breed-
ing others than horses which are reared for road
and track purposes. If there is a lack it is in
coach horses. The combination of blood which
has been found in England well adapted for the
production of these animals, is three-quarters
thoroughbred and the other portion Clydesdale;
but the thoroughbreds used must have the requisite
size and proper shape. It is not essential that
there should be high racing form, and " points,"
objectionable when great speed at the gallop is the
aim, are not so essential for the coach. So far as
our observation has gone, Oregon has taken the
lead of California in this class of horses, and also
in the better class of draft horses, though in the
exhibitions of the California State Agricultural
Society there are manifest improvements in these
classes in the last few years. Enterprising men in
some portions of the State are making strenuous
efforts to improve the breed of draft horses, and
many very fine animals have been imported.

It will not be many years when there will be a
marked superiority in this branch of horse-breed-
ing, and notable specimens more frequently seen
than is the case at present. There is a sure re-
muneration for those who pursue the business in-
telligently. A haphazard, careless system will fail
in this as well as in the production of race horses
and fast trotters. Although size is always a mar-
ketable quality in a horse which is required to
draw heavy loads, there are other requisites to
consider. When we find a horse which comes
nearly up to what we consider the right model for
a draft horse, he shall have a place among the
" notables." This will be typical of the family to
which he belongs; and in the course of time we
hope to present a representation of the various
breeds. Clydesdales, Norman Percherons, Shire-
horses, the Suffolk Punch, etc., have poiDts of ex-
cellence well worthy of consideration, and it may
be that in this climate, so favorable for physical
development, there will be produced a California
draft horse which will be the superior of any of
them. "We write " may be," although the faith is
strong that in the not very far-off future the sup-
position will be changed into certainty, and has
take the place of expectancy.

When the breeding of coach horses receives the
same attention here as has been awarded to the
production of race horses and fast trotters, there is
scarcely the least doubt of the same success result-
ing. All over the United States the same unac-
countable neglect has been shown, and among the
many breeders of our personal acquaintance, we
only know one whose aim is in that direction.
Districts which forty years ago were celebrated for
the production of this class of horses are now bar-
ren, and the most careful search fails to discover
a pair which have any pretensions to rank in the
category, or fit to be compared with those of the
past. The coach horse, too, shall have a place in
the portrait gallery of the Bkeedee and Spoetsman,
and we know of one which is not far off from the
standard. In short, the intention is to illustrate
every phase of breeding with the best portraits of
the best animals, and whether those which are
selected are renowned individually or present the
desired type of a family, in due time there will ap-
pear the notables of the breeds to which they be-
long.

THE SPEED BOULEVARD.

The question of the drive for San Francisco,
where the truly American proclivities for fast trot-
ting can be gratified, is of so much importance
that it is unnecessary to apologize for frequent re-
currence to the subject. The benefits, following
the construction of a road which will permit fast
driving are not limited to San Francisco, as there
is scarcely a county in the State which will not
share in the advantages, and though the direct
profits will fall to the breeders of horses adapted
for the purpose, other breeds will appreciate in
value from the "roadsters" being drawn from
places which can be filled with those which do not
possess the requisite speed. There is little neces
sity for argument as to the advantages which will
accrue. "We have yet to meet a man, with whom
we have conversed, that does not acknowledge the
good results which are sure to follow the comple-
tion of the proposed drive. Some are sceptical
about raising the means by subscription, and
others claim that the ground is not suitable. As
to the first objection, we have full faith that in a
very short time after it is known that want of funds
is the only obstacle the subscriptions will be
ample.

The first step is to lay it before the Park Com-
missioners, and from the well-known public spirit
of these gentlemen there cannot be a doubt of ob-
taining their sanction. Petitions left in suitable
places would receive signatures enough to prove
that the public was interested, and that ' was

a general desire for the construction ' a.

After that surveys should be made, at
able that the expense attending this p.
preliminary work would be met by thost
property which would be increased in value .
road being located according to their desi

From these surveys — the more of them the better
— estimates could be made of the cost, and the lo-
cation which was found the most suitable selected.
That proper ground can be gotten is beyond ques-
tion. Those who remember the difficulties which
were overcome in building the Bay District Course
cannot be sceptical on that point. Hills were cut
down, ravines filled. When this was accomplished
there was a bed of sand which called for laborious
efforts to walk upon, and he who made the circuit
of the track when it was at this stage needed rest
at the completion of the mile. The upper stratum
of clay with which the sand was covered gives a
firm foothold and the yielding foundation gave
elasticity, and now it is generally conceded that
the Bay District Course is the "fastest" in the-
State.

The proper material for covering is found con-
tiguous to the Park in many places, and the ex-
pense of coating to the requisite depth will not be
as heavy as many imagine. There is another ad-
vantage in having a foundation of sand for a road-
bed besides the springiness resulting. This is the
capillary attraction of the minute particles bring-
ing the moisture from below nearer the surface,
and economizing the water supply. The natural
impediments to building the contemplated road in
the vicinity of the Park, in place of being so mo-
mentous as some are inclined to think, are trifling
when compared with what has been overcome in
other cities. Excavations and embankments are
easily made in sand, and when the "cuts" and
" fills" are balanced, as is likely to be the case in
the project under consideration, the cost is less
than when there is a superabundance of material
to be got rid of. Then, again, it is not necessary
that there should be a level road, as, in fact, it will
be preferable on some accounts if there are undu-
lations, which give variety and bring out keener
contests. Down the grade one horse is victorious,
when the ascent brings his competitor upon even
terms, and the contest is a changing scene in lieu
of a one-sided affair.

But the main point at present is to bring the
project into tangible shape by getting the question
as soon as possible before the Commissioners.
After that is done, and with favorable action on
their part, the discussion of the various points at
issue will more appropriately follow. We would
strenuously urge that petitions be gotten up and
circulated without delay. In one week names
enough can be obtained, and in a shorter time than
even the sanguine supporters imagine, we hope to
chronicle that the grand drive is an assured fact.

AMATEURS OR PROFESSIONALS.

There appears to be a never-ending jangle in re-
gard to what really constitutes an amateur, and
the dividing line which marks the difference be-
tween that and a professional, like the line of no
declination, constantly changing. It is a bone of
contention among the followers of all kinds of
sport, and there are a succession of difficulties to
overcome whenever there is a chance for a clashing
of interests. The committees which have charge
of these affairs in England have narrowed it down
to a point where all can understand, and the mean-
ing given there is, that wherever there is the re-
motest chance of being beaten, tho parties shall be
excluded, as not coming up to the English stand-
ard.

We are not sorry that our crews and athletes are
snubbed. By offering to participate they practi-
cally acknowledge the correctness of the assump-
tion of superiority, and join.hands with those who
claim that all who are in a position to live without
abor are of a race which cannot brook fellowship
with those who do. The snob who has not brains
enough to learn to make a pair of shoes looks with
contempt on a man who is his superior in every-
thing pertaining to real manhood, and the copying
snobs of this couatry adopt the habit as they do
the fashion of their trowsers. But it is not the in-
<?ntion at present to discuss the intricate question

't is presented in athletic sports.

'long ago there was a jangle at the races at the
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meaning of an amateur driver, and it -was decided
that any one who had ever driven for money, ' 'purse,
stake or wager," was a professional. This is an ab-
surd definition. Too absurd for argument, were it
not that it was coincided in by so many as to give it
more weight than it was entitled to intrinsically.
The irotting Rules give the judges the power to
order any professional driver to mount the sulky,
and if he fails to respond to the imperial mandate,
they have also the authority to punish to the full
extent of the code. It is an arbitrary, despotic
rule, which never should have been placed on
record ; but there it is, and as long as it is the law
due deference will have to be awarded.

Should the definition alluded to be sustained,
any man who has ever driven for money is amen-
able, liable to be ordered to drive a horse when the
solons in the stand take a fancy to show their power.
There is an easy solution of the meaning of pro-
fessional, so far as regards the driving of trotters,
and we cannot see why there should be any objec-
tions to the same construction in athletics. The
definition should be, any person who makes the
driving of trotters a business, followed it in whole
or part as the means of making money, and this
class should alone be amenable to the rule which
empowers the judges to compel their services. In
order that the degree of skill which is supposed to
follow an active pursuit, stimulated by the hope of
reward, should not come in competition with in-
inferior ability; add, or who at any former time
has engaged in it as a business. This appears to
us like a common sense view, and one which would
-end the bickerings that are now so annoying.

trotting on the bay district.

To-day the Fall season opens, and the 2:40 and
2:25 classes will be decided on the Bay District
Course. In the former will meet a trio of aspi-
rants for track fame, and as even the " touts " are
puzzled to select the winner, there is a likelihood
of a contest which will prove exciting. Five of
the six entries in the 2:25 are well known to be
very "close together," and Del Sur, Crown Point,
Starr King, Cairo and Ashley, a quintet of so nearly
equal capacity that the problem of which is the
superior is difficult of solution. Sweetness makes
her first appearance on a California track, and the
"boys" at the Oakland Trotting Park are very
"sweet" on her chances. She is by Volunteer,
the sire of St. Julien elal.,h.ev dam by Edward
Everett, the same inbreeding to Hambletonian as
there is in Clingstone, and her grand dam by
Harry Clay, the sire of the dam of St. Julien,
Electioneer, Hogarth, etc.

SUNNY SLOPE.

THE EMBRYO STAKE.

The colts from Sunny Slope have arrived at the
Bay District Course, and it is safe to say that it is
rare to see as fine looking a lot. Mr. Rose as-
cribes the defeat of Eva to too gentle treatment.
She had a peculiar waywardness, or, more prop-
erly, obstinacy, which required heroic treatment
to overcome, and on several occasions Donathan
had to be quite severe in order to make her do
■what he wanted. There was a very general
impression that Donathan was too harsh, but the
fact that she trotted in 2:26 as a two-year-old, and
was beaten in 2:33 when she ranks as a year
older, is good proof that his was the correct hand-
ling. No one discovers a mistake sooner than
Hickok, and we shall look for her to show her old
form in her future races.

THE STALLION RECORD.

Little by little" the gap between Smuggler's 2:15J
and the next fastest stallion record is lessened.
Piedmont and Black Cloud divided the honors for
the second place, and now the telegraph brings the
intelligence that Black Cloud took a second off his
previous time, and at Buffalo last Thursday trot-
ted a heat in 2:16 J. This grand representative of
the Mambrinos appears to be capable of taking the
first place, and though Smuggler is mainly of
thoroughbred blood, Black Cloud can show one
grandparent without a stain. In this he resembles
Maud S., the difference being that her maternal
grandam was thoroughbred, while it is on the
paternal side in Black Cloud.

"We must confess that the Embryo has been a
double surprise. In the first place, that the own-
ers of forty-three colts are under the impression
that they are breeding colts which are fit to cope
with any one who may choose to come in, after all
the talk there has been about advantages which
were confined to a few. This was a more liberal
response than we anticipated, and must acknowl-
edge extreme gratification with the result. The
second surprise was the absence of the Palo Alto
nominations, and until Thursday supposed that it
was due to some blunder of Uncle Sam's post-
office officials. A search was instituted, a messen-
ger despatched, when we learned that none had
been sent. We are just as much in the dark as
any of our readers, though, of course, there are
imaginings which may be far from the truth. In
such a case, it would be a waste of time to give
opinions which are without foundation. That
there was no intimation of the purpose is a cer-
tainty, and those who subscribed did so with the
full expectation of encountering the stars of the
great breeding farm on the banks of the San
Franeisquita. For this we award them a full
measure of praise. It is a practical illustration of
the value of California as the nursery of trotters,
and that even the smaller breeders have confidence
in rearing animals which have merit. That the
wonderful performances of California-bred trotting
colts have stimulated breeders to endeavor to rear
those which will prove worthy of comparison is
beyond question, and the impetus given will
gather force as the years come. It turned the at-
tention of purchasers to California, and increased
the value of the stock all over the State. The fact
that so many colts were named, in the face of a
competition which some were craven enough to
fear, will add to the value. The list of nomina-
tions which is given may not include all, as there
has not been time enough to hear from distant
points, and even those that are nearer may be de-
layed in the mails.

THE RACING STAKES.

The long list of nominations in the stakes of the
Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association is a gratify-
ing testimonial of the progress which has been
made in the breeding of thoroughbreds in Cali-
fornia. It is not given as perfect, as it is always a
work of time to get the entries in shape; but know-
ing the interest that our readers felt in knowing
what were "in," publication was resolved upon.
There was another trouble, arising from a typo-
graphical error, which was overlooked in the proof
as printed in this paper, and also in the slips when
sent in the letters. The error was in the Fame
Stake, where 1883 was printed for 1884. This
would not mislead any one conversant with the
matter, as it is well known that the colts are en-
tered when yearlings, and in this stake run in their
three-year-old form. Mr. Chase, however, has
collated the nominations according to the wishes
of the subscribers, and whenever there is a doubt
in regard to the intention, the parties will be noti-
fied to clear it up. The official publication will
follow as soon as possible, though there is scarcely
a probability of change.

The Stallion Stake did not receive the requisite
number of subscribers, though all the others show
remarkably well. That there should be such an
array of names from the limited number of breeders
in California is an augury for the future which
does not require a Vates to read correctly. When
the measures are perfected which were outlined a
week ago, it will not be long afterwards when there
will be a largely increased production of thorough-
breds, and a corresponding augmentation in the
nominations. There is little necessity for long
comments on the breeding of the youngsters en-
gaged. There are many of them as fashionably
bred as the most exacting stickler for blue blood
could desire, and from what we have seen, the
form is in keeping with the genealogy. We
heartily congratulate the Association on the success

which is sure to follow, and also the lovers of the
"royal sport" upon the bright prospects of the
future.

ANOTHER ALMOXT ON' THE COAST.

From E. Giddings of Lemoore, California, we
obtain the information that in a short article which
appeared two weeks ago, we omitted Altimont
from the list of Almonts on this coast. It was not
supposed to be absolutely correct, being written
without other reference than memory afforded.
Altimont is well worthy to be classed with those
which were given, as his first dam is Belle Miller,
by Blackwood, second dam by Mambrino Chief,
third dam by Hickory (thoroughbred), fourth dam
by Camden, and his fifth dam by Cherokee. The
Camden is stated to be the horse of that name
which was a son of imported Sarpedon, but this
horse was castrated, though it may have been that
the operation was performed after he had gotten
progeny. There were three Camdens, two of them
foaled in 1836, the other in 1835. Camden by
Shark, from imported Invalid, made some seasons
in Kentucky, and it may be that there is an error-
At all events, both he and the Camden by Sarpe-
don were from well-bred mares, the latter being
from Cherokas by Cherokee, and the combination
of Almont, Blackwood, Mambrino Chief and
thoroughbred in Altimont, should please the most
fastidious.

There is no question that Mr. Giddings is also
right in thinking that Altimont is the colt we had
reference to as the yearling which we saw at the
Oakland Park in 1875 or 1876. He went to San
Luis Obispo, in place of Santa Barbara, and his
dam, Theresa B., by Prophet, Jr.

On the card which Mr. Giddings sent giving the
pedigree of Altoona, there is also the pedigree of
A. T. Stewart, which we suppose to be the horse
which accompanied Altoona from Kentucky. He
is by Mambrino Patehen, his dam by Mambrino
Chief, so that he is a double Mambrino, and his
grandam being by Young's Pilot, Jr., there is a
mixture which will please many breeders.

0TER3IAN A WINNER.

The telegram brings the intelligence that Over-
man won at Buffalo last Wednesday, trotting in
either 2:20i or 2:20f. He has always been a great
favorite with us and from the time he was broken
never lost confidence in him, or waivered in the
belief that he would evencually gain high distinc-
tion. That his sire Elmo would take a prominent
place as the progenitor of fast trotters, whenever
his colts were given a chance, has also been our
belief from the time we first saw his colts, and this
idea has never been abandoned. A horse of such
grand size and appearance, so well bred, so purely
gaited, so very fast and with unquestionable endur-
ance, must reproduce himself when proper oppor-
tunies are awarded him. He has shown colts,
many of them, that in our opinion only required
the right education to equal if not surpass Over-
man, but Mr. Seale has had too many other irons in
the fire to grant them the chance. The success of
about the only colt of Elmo's which has been
trained may stimulate to give others an oppor-
tunity. We hope so.

THE GREAT FOUR- TEAR-OLD RACE.

We have copied from the New York Spirit of the
Times an account of the great race in Chicago, and
in which two four-year-olds greatly distinguished
themselves. The race is admirably described by
"Mambrino," and the pedigree of the colts given.
The "glorious uncertainty of racing" is forcibly
exemplified, and a chapter of accidents, or rather
a series of misfortunes, attended the favorites.
Such races as the one described will do more to
advance the trotting of colts than pages of argu-
ment, and when the main features of the trotting
meetings are the doings of the youngsters, breed-
ers will find that their interests are proportionately
advanced. The lines of blood being given in the
account, there is no necessity for recapitulation

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FISH.

Wild Cat Creek, Alameda County, used to be a first-rate
fishing place. Now it is too near civilization.

Indian Creek, Mendocino county, is said to be a first-class
trout stream. A friend lately had fine sport there.

Mr. H. A. "Wilson was at Saucelito last Sunday, and re-
ports splendid fishing in the waters in that vicinity.

Many persons who went to the lakes in the north, have
returned disgusted, as trout fishing there is very poor.

A squall at Astoria on the 24th of July capsized fourteen
fishing boats and drowned two men of the twenty-eight.

At Independence Lake, in this State, there is said to be
good trouting. There are boats there which can be hired.

Capt. Douglas and a party of gentlemen have gone on a
fishing expedition to the Farallone Islands, and will prob-
ably be gone for two or three days.

Fly-hooks, creel, rubber boots, split bamboo and inclina-
tion has many an angler, who has not the only other requi-
site for fine sport— time.

The Gualala river, Mendocino county, is another of those
beautiful fishing streams so far from the city that one can
only wish he had time to go there.

Large numbers of deer are being killed in Mendocino
-county. Many persons, it is said, are slaughtering them
for their hides alone. It is to be hoped that this is not
true.

The streams are all getting lower, and no longer does the
angler have to climb to the headwaters for a chance to fill
iis creel. As the waters recede the big fish come down
stream.

Fraser River is full of salmon, and all the canneries are
taxed to their entire capacity. Forty-five thousand salmon
were delivered to the six canneries along the river, recently,
in one day.

Some parties have had excellent sport along the streams
in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where they say trout fishing
is very good. Trout are also plentiful in the vicinity of
Monterey.

There have been more tomcod, rockcod and smelt caught
around the bay this year, than have been caught for many
years previous. For two or three days, or while the "small
tides" last, the bay fishers expect considerable sport, as the
fish usually come in great numbers during these tides.

Passengers on the French steamer Labrador, which ar-
rived recently at New York, state that on several mornings
before reaching the Banks of Newfoundland they observed
shoals of flying-fish rise out of the water before the vessel's
bow — an unusual spectacle in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Mr. Ben Burling, one of the party that met with the ac-
cident near Felton, was in town last week. He is recover-
ing slowly. His physician advises him to take a trip to
the Sierras, where he will remain enjoying the cool moun-
tain breezes and beautiful scenery until he has fully re-
covered.

The Alameda Sportsmen's Club intend stocking a large
lake in the neighborhood of Niles and Washington Corners
with choice fish. The lake, of course, will be kept as a
reserve for the club, but nevertheless it will be so much gain
to the general wealth of the State and will redound greatly
to the credit and add to the attractions of the club.

Wm. Goulcher, in the years 1876 and 1877, placed a
number of California salmon minnows in the lakes and
streams of Minnesota. He has been informed lately that
California salmon have been caught in the headwaters of
the Mississippi River, that weigh 5% and 6 pounds. Mr.
Goulcher was Fish Commisioner of Minnesota for many
years.

Rope Valley, in the Sierra Nevadas, is said to be a region
good for fishing. The Virginia Enterprise says that the
brooks in that section swarm with trout. These are so ac-
commodating that they are almost ready to come ashore to
take the hook. This cannot be beaten at any other place,
except, perhaps, at Donner Lake, where the trout are said
to swim about with the strawberries in their mouths.

W. A. Spence, a fish dealer in California Market, was
tried before Judge Rix, on Thursday last, and found guilty
on two charges of misdemeanor, one for having had in his
possession shad out of season, and the other for exposing
the same for sale. The prosecution was instituted by Crit-
tenden Robinson, of the Sportsman's Club of California.
The fish, as shown by the evidence, were caught with a net
in the Sacramento River, and the accused was stealthily
selling them.

During the storm Thursday evening a number of good-
sized fish rained down in the road near Ike Hamilton's, and
could be seen there yesterday. One active fellow about four
inches long survived the night, and was picked up and put
into a pan of water, where he Bhowed up as lively as ever.
The fish were of the "chub" variety,, and varied in size
from two to four inches in length. It is the first shower of
the kind experienced in this section. — Scolt Valley News.

-Colonel Charles Ledyard Norton, editor of the American
•Canoeist, after protracted search for an efficient drip stop for
paddles, advises the following: " If you have no babies of
your own, call at the drug store, pick out two — well, call
them rubber nozzles, much sought after in raising the new
generation in its earlier stages — slice off the small ends,
slip over the paddle and they will fit like cups, an effective
preventive to dripping."

Peter Lubiens, a fish dealer on Stockton Btreet, was ar-
. rested on Wednesday last on a charge of selling salmon out
of season. The open manner in which laws for the protec-
tion of fish and game have been violated in this city and
State has been disgraceful to not only the officers of the law
but to those who have formed themselves into clubs, for the
avowed purpose of seeing that all violators were arrested
and brought to punishment. The growing scarcity of game,
and more especially of fish, is opening the eyes of fish com-
missioners, sportsmen's clubs, and all lovers of the rod and
gun to the necessities of the ease, and we are promised
prompt arrests and vigorous prosecutions hereafter. We
sincerely hope that such will be forthcoming.

THE GUS .

THE MATCH FOR THE GOLD MEDAL.

Last Sunday, two teams, composed of fifteen members in
each, from tbe Cosmopolitan Pigeon Shooting Club and
the California Pigeon Snooting Club, competed for the dia-
mond medal and the championship of the State at "Dick"
Cunningham's shooting grounds, San Bruno. The termsof
the match called for twelve birds for each shooter, members
of the oposing team to alternate shots; 21 yards rise, 8C
yards boundary; H and T traps five in number. Charles
Nouges was unanimously selected to act as referee. J.
Stack judged for the Cosmopolitan club, and J. Burns for
the California Club. D. M. Pyle kept time and D. Rice
trapped. Frank Maskey captained the Cosmopolitan team
and retrieved wounded birds, while Crittenden Robinson
performed similar offices for the California Club. The Cali-
fornia Club won the toss and Crittenden Robinson went first
to the score. He killed an easy incomer and was followed
by Frank Maskey, who was equally successful. Ferguson,
the third man in the Cosmopolitan team, scored the first 0,
but his bird, a hard flying, right hand quarterer from the
right trap, fell dead a few iuches out of bounds. Hub. Par-
ker was the first man to miss on the California side. This
equalized matters, but GolcherSr,. followed with a miss.and
left the score one in favor of the California team. Bogard
and Pearson on the one side, and Card on the other, all
missing, made the score at the end of the first round even
with 12 kills for each. In the next round the Cosmopoli-
tans shot very steadily, scoring 14 kills out of 15. The other
team was less fortunate. They made five misses, which put
the Californis four ahead. From this time to the end of
the match the Californias led right along. Once their
lead was reduced to one, but they soon picked up, until the
last shot was fired, when they had nine more to their credit
than their opponents. In the tenth round the wind com-
menced to blow in violent gusts from the west. This had the
effect of making the round the poorest one shot. The Cali-
fornias made 9 misses; Crittenden Robinson missing for
the first time, and the Cosmopolitans' having five scored
against them. In the fifth round Ellon shot at and winged
a bird which was going out of bounds, when one of the
spectators struck at it with his cane. On a complaint by
Burns, the referee under rule 26, gave Eltor a fresh bird,
which he missed. In the following round a precisely simi-
lar thing occurred to one of the Cosmopolitan team. A new
bird was ordered, under the same rule, which the shooter
killed. Thus the California Club, which raised a techni-
cality seldom claimed, was really loser one bird by the
operation.

Though the averages made in the match were far above
the usual work done by teams, Mr. Robert Tallant, of the
Cosmopolitan Club, was the only gentleman who made a clean
score. This he did in the face of conditions as adverse as
fell to the lot of any shooter. Some of his birds were per-
fect demons, but he shot steadily and killed them all with-
out the assistance of the retriever. Johnson and Kerrigan
would have made clean scores but for birds dying out of
bounds. The birds missed by Maskey, Robinson and Spencer
got clear away though feathers flew from all three of them.
Several kills were made at a great distance, Dr. Knowles'
kill at 68 yards, with a 16 bore Greener gun, being the
longest shot of the day. The Cosmopolitan Club only missed
35 out of 180 birds, or an average of 81 per cent, of kills.
Their opponents missed 44, or an average of 75% per cent,
of kills. At the conclusion of the match President J. H.
Jellett, of the California Club, presented the diamond
medal to the Cosmopolitan Club in a neat speech. Dur-
ing his remarks he said that the rivalry was of a most
friendly nature, and he hoped that ere long the two
clubs would have another tussle for supremacy. Presi-
ident Rix replied on behalf of the winners. He paid a
tribute of respect to the skill and courtesy of the vanquished,
and reciprocated the previous speaker's wish for a future
match. The medal is now the private property of the Cos-
mopolitan Club, they having won it three times. The club
has given it into the custody of Mr. Robert Tellant, think-
ing that he alone having made a clean score in the match
was the rightful custodian. It is likely that the club will
put the medal up for competition among its members. The
trophy is one that any man might well be proud to wear.
It is a small, round gold medal, about the size of half a dol-
lar, having in the center a two-carat diamond of exquisite
water.

Following is the complete score of the match:

THE SCOEE.

The following are the scores of the two teams:

COSMOPOLITANS.

F. Maskey 1 11X1011X111— 11

J. Kelly 1 X0XXXX1110 1—10

J. Ferguson 0 1101101111 X— 9

H. Rover X XXXXX00XX0 1— 9

G. H. Graham 1 1101111101 1—10

W.Golcher. 0 11110101111-9

A. Hig-ffins 1 1101011101 X— 9

F.Johnson 1 111 *0 1111111— 11

F. H. Pntzman 1 110 111110 1 1—10

P.Funke 1 0 11111 0 *0 111—9

R. Liddle X X *0 X X *0 0X1111—9

R. Tallant 1 1 1 1 1 1 X X I X X 1— X2

J. Browell X 1111100110 1—9

W. H. Carr 0 10111111010—8

M. Ault, 1 10111111011— 10

Total 145

* Died out of bounds.

CALIFORNIAS.

C.Robinson 1 1 1 1 1 X 1 X 1 0 1 1— 11

G. W.W.Roche X 10111111 *0 0 1— 9

G.W.Downey 1 1 1 1 X X 1 "0 1 "0 1 1— 10

A. E. Burbank X 1X000X10011—7

H. Spencer X 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 X 1— 11

H.G.Parker 0 0011X110 '0 1 I— 7

P. J. Walsh X XXXXXX0XIX0— X0

W. H. Bogart 0 10110111010— 7

I. W. Hays.... 1 01011111011—9

J. Kerrigan 1 1 1 X X '0 1 1 1 1 1 1— 11

Dr. Berwick 1 *0 1 1 1 1 1 *0 1 1 1 0— 9

R. Ellon 1 1110101110 1—9

S. E. Knowles X XX *0 X 0 1 1100 1—8

S. W. Peareon 0 011011 '0 1111— 8

J. H. Jellett , 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1— 10

Total 136

"Died out of bounds.

THE ALAMEDA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB.
The members of this club met at Bird's Point, Alameda,
on Saturday last, to contest for the club's gold and silver
medals. The day was windy and cold and the pigeons
rather a poor lot. Before all the members who were going
to shoot had arrived, an outside match was shot of four
birds, twenty-one yards, for a purse of $7 and $3, for first
and second best. A. Lambert killed his four birds, so did

Adams and Spencer, T. Muroney killed two. The first three
sbot off tte ties, Spencer missed his first only and Lambert and
Adams divided the money. Then came the contest for the
medals, in which thirteen members took part. In this match
Messrs. Spencer and Kerrigan were the judges, F. Eastman
the referee, and the"veter;n bird trapper," Harry Bird, was
at his -post as trapper. Ten birds were shot at, at twenty-
one yards rise. The score stands:

W. Winter l 01010010 1—5

T.Bennett n 00011010 —3

W.Haskell l 0 110 110 1 1—7

— Crelin l 011101X1 1—8

R. Risdon o 11111111 1—9

C- Tuttle i 11X00X0*

C- Pierce l 0X0X0101 0—5

A. May hew l 01110011 1—7

C. F. Scbell l 10110011 1—7

M. Williams o 111110

F.Norton l 110111X1 1—9

S.Baker o 01XXXX11 0—7

H. Kritsch l 11000110 1—6

•Withdrawn.

The tie betweer Mr. Risdon and Norton on nine birds
was shot off, the distance being extended from 21 yards to
26 yards. There were five birds shot at; Mr. Norton killed
four and Mr. Risdon two. Mr. Norton took the gold medal for
first-class shooting, and Mr. Crellin the silver medal for the
second-class. Risdon hit the only bird he lost, but it died
out of bounds. Several quick shots killed some of their
birds before they recovered from the throw of the trap. After
the club match, several small purses were shot for, which
added to the afternoon's enjoyment. The 7 o'clock train
took the last of the shooters home, well satisfied with the
day's sport.

SPORTING ON DITS FROM THE CAMPS.

Since the first of July, several hunting parties have re-
turned from various parts of the State, with more or less to
say of their trips. The Golden Gate Rifle Club had many
representatives scattered through the country. The Presi-
dent, L. A. Bauer, together with Messrs. Behlow, Slackpool,
Dr. Richter, Henry Hoffman, and Mr. Dresel of Sonoma,
spent two weeks in camp at Ward Creek, on the Russian
River, and appear delighted with their hunt. They had
seen very many does and fawns, but found bucks scarce,
yet, thanks to their splendid hounds, they had some exciting
runs, and, being more for sport than slaughter, were much
pleased with their success. Smith, Jr., of the same club,
and party of friends, made a tour from Cloverdale to Men-
docino, and by the coast to Fort Rosb, thence via Ingram's
to Petaluma, and back to the city, making remarkably good
time. Mr. J. Stanton, with a few others, visited Lake
Tahoe, and report some splendid fishing and deer hunting.
Dr. Boyscn had quite a time at the Rawles Ranch, Boon-
ville, with Rawles, Murray and some others. The home of
the cinnamon, on Indian Creek, was invaded, and a splendid
run with the bear hounds was the result. The Doctor, to
keep pace with his country friends, engaged a diminutive
broncho at the hotel, and beihg rather heavy weight — 228
pounds — the poor animal had its native genius Borely tested
to get along. But with mustang pluck he stuck to his task,
and after spilling the Doctor seven times finally got relieved,
and returned riderless to the hotel. After the bear was dis-
patched, one of the country hunters came upon the Doctor,
seated, or listed, somewhat like the Escambia before she
went over, on an open hillside, where he and the mustang
dissolved partnership, and asked what the matter was, or
why he did not follow up the hunt. The Doctor, leaning
his left hand upon the ground, and placing his right gently
upon an unmentionable part of his anatomy, forcibly re-
plied, " I be d — d if I go another foot." Since his return
to the city he has entertained the members of the G. G. R.
C. with reminiscences of his trip, and says he is tired of
bear and deer hunting — he'll go after Lions in future.

Jacoby and four others camped about seven miles from
Cloverdale. They were most liberally supplied with the
necessaries of camp life, from the " Post Keller/' and they
had the good fortune to get one spiked buck, which had been
caught by a rancher's dog close to their camp. The rancher
generously donated the catch. Mr. Bet packed it id, and a
dozen Budweiser was uncorked to celebrate the event. Mr,
B. was declared " Champion of Camp Jacoby," and they
enjoyed themselves wonderfully well.

Crittenden Robinson, Tom Pearson and some other mem-
bers of the California "Wing-Shooting Club, were guests of
one of the interior clubs belonging to the State Sportsman's
Association, for a few days, and report most favorably of the
entertainment. Bob says Tom's Winchester made short
work of a rancher's hog, for which hog practice he had to
pay $4. Tom says it was an unavoidable mistake, as he
took it for a bear as it stood by a log, and made a good shot
any way.

Messrs. Tubbs, Shorten, O'Connor, and Bill Nolan, of the
"iEsthetic Whisker Club," had a lively time at Skagga'
Springs. They whiled away the hourB with duncing, musio
and hunting. They killed two deer one day, and after care-
fully dressing them, hung them on a pepper tree for safely.
On going to the place next morning with a pack-horse, to
their utter astonishment they found skeletons hanging from
the ropes, and not a particle of flesh on the bones. After
searching about for the cause of this extraordinary state of
affairs, they came upon a yellow-jackets' nest, from the size
and appearance of which they were satisfied that it contained
the flesh of their two deer. They returued to Skaggs', and
were so disgusted they would not take even the horns.
They say, anybody who doubts the story may go to the
place, and there the evidence still hangs.

One of the many mistakes made by city hunters, when
they go in search of game with which they are not acquainted,
was evidenced by Dr. D. I. Hays, of the California Wing
Club, in the neighborhood of Sau Jose, last week, when he
shot a billy-goat of a brownish line, which he thought was a
spiked buck, until the merriment of his companions con-
vinced him of there being something wrong. Even then he
could not see where all the hilarity came in.

Golcher, Spencer, Lackey, etc., were located at Highland
Spiings. Mr. Lsekey is a most expert croquet player, and
vanquished his adversaries in every game. He and Spencer,
with shotguns, etc., sallied forth for a day's sport among
the redwoods. Lackey hailed Spencer some way up the
hill, calling his attention to a pretty black-and-white animal
which he saw about twenty-five yards off. Spencer said it
was a very rare specimen of the California Mountain Squir-
rel, and to shoot it. Bang went the guu, and Mr. L. in a
few strides rerched his game. Well, the messenger who
went to the hotel for a fresh suit of clothes, and the mound
under which Lackey's hunting rig lies buried, as well as the
decomposing carcass of a skunk, tell the whole story.
Spencer said "he'd never give it away."

1882

^lue Iprecilcr mid jlpxrrtsmm*.

91

THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE TEAM.

Very little interest had been taken in pistol shooting by
the members of our Police Department until about two
years ago, when they received a challenge from Uolouel
Beaver, in behalf of the Citizens' Team. The challenge
was accepted. At this time there were not a dozen men on
the force that could make over 104 or 105 points out of a
possible 125. Since then these two teams have met three
times in friendly contests for honors, medals, etc. Last
Spring Colonel Dickinson, President of the California Rifle
Association, offered as a trophy to the best pistol team, a
beautiful silver bowl, that cost no less than 5125. This was
the first trophy ever shot for by pistol teams on this coast.
The only teams contesting for this prize were the Police
Team, under Capt. Douglass, and the Citizens' Team, under
Col. Beaver. The trophy was won by the Police Team,
which made 472 points of a possible 500. Colonel
Beaver's Team scored 471 points of a possible 500, losing
only by one point. This match came off last Jane, and was
one of the closest contested pistol matches that ever took
place on this coast.

Last Saturday closed the shooting for the Police Depart-
ment's gold and silver medals. The gold medal was won
by Lawrence Whitworth for first class shooting, and the
silver medal by Mr. Gillispie for second class. The twenty
contestants of the first class and their scores are as follows:
First class, first division of Company A. — P. D. Linville,
488; D.A. Peckinpah, 485; H. Hook, 485; J. Glauz. 484;
. P. J. Strokes, 481; H. A. Robertson, 474; O. R. Erskin,
474; I. "W. Gillin, 471; H. Mouahan, 462; M. J. Conboy,
462; J. Lowery, 458; Dan Leahy, 458; J. D. Bodweli, 456;
M. Fitzgerald, 455; C. W. Extine, 445; A. B. Asher, 441;
A. Sharp, 436; W. E. Flynn, 433; J. H. Stanley, 429, and
C. G. Simons, 427. These and the following are all of a
possible 500 points:

First class, second division, Company B. — L. Whitworth,
491; J. C. Lane, 484; J. Clark, 483; G. H. Purdy, 474; J.
T. McCarthy, 473; N. T. Field, 471; G. L. Gano, 471; J. L.
Bailie, 471; C. C. Wells, 470; T. Flandors. 467; P. Holand,
4G5; E. R. Harper, 464; R. Scott, 465; M. Behan, 460; W.
M. Biiggs, 460; G. D. Harper, 460; T. J. Exggan, 452;
6. H. Raukin, 437, ana C. Hash, 425. The grand total of
the second class, first division of Company A, is 8,548 of a
possible 10,000 points; and of the second class, second divi-
sion of Company B, is 8,229 points of a possible 10,000.
Though these scores show good shooting, still the private
practice of many of the members of these teams far exceed
those pm on record. D. A. Peckinpah has recently made
87 consecutive bulls-eyes, followed by J. C. Lane, who made
36; P. D. Linville made 25, while Harry Hook made his 25,
which is the largest number of consecutive bulls-eyes on
record. Tbe Supervisors have granted these teams the
privilege of shooting on a range at North Beach. The
Board of Police Commissioners and the Chief of Police
have encouraged pistol practice on the force. The members
of the teams have purchased two regulation Creedmore tar-
gets, each target weighing 2,084 pounds. The pistols used
are Smith & Wesson's large size 45 caliber; the usual dis-
tance for shooting is 30 yards. Seeing the improvement in
shooting that the teams have made within the last year and a
half, it is no wonder that they and their captains are proud
of the results. It certainly shows that the Police Teams are
second to none on the coast.

A novel shooting match is reported on the tapis, in which
an archery club and a pistol team are to shoot a distance of
sixty yards for a small purse and honors.

Deer are reported exceedingly plentiful in the neighbor
hood of the Gualala river, Mendocino county. There be-
ing few ranches, the game is therefore little disturbed. For
camping parties the country spoken of is one of the finest
in the State, and very easy of access.

SPORTING NOTES FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Susanville, Lassen County, Cal., )
July 31, 1882. f

Edttob Bbeeder and Spobtsman : Lassen County is
almost an unknown world to the city sportsman. Situated
as it is ninety miles from the railroad, few come here for
pleasure alone; but ihose who enjoy its fishing and hunting
facilities are amply repaid for their pains. A few San
Francisco people are now camped at Clear Creek, twenty
miles from Susanville, one of the many charuiiDg places
with which nature has gifted Northern California, where a
pure mountain Btream, filled with speckled beauties, winds
through a country redolent with pine and fir trees, and
romantic by its very isolation. There is a hotel, famous for
its trout dinners, at this place, and when a party of excur-
sionists go that way word is 6eut ahead to Rose, the pro-
prietor, and the delicious treat, smoking hot and cooked
to perfection, is placed before the hungry traveler. Ex-
Burveyor-General Wagner recently visited Clear Creek
and performed mighty exploits with the rod. Indeed,
it is said that on one of his excursions he caught sixteen
trout and climbed seventeen trees in order to perfect his
title to them. But this may be a mere rumor circulated for
political effect.

Clear Creek has deer, too, but at this season of the year
stockmen herd sheep in that vicinity, driving the deer
farther up in the mountains, and when the visitor, weary
•with a day's sport, is enjoying his smoke at the evening
camp fire, the inhabitant comes around and tells wild tales
of "them city fellers," who last season pursued the hilarious
sheep through the woods and exultingly brought his remains
to camp as their first detr.

Probably no county in the State has more streams abound-
ing in trout than this, from the game little brook trout to
salmon whose weight often reaches five pounds. Clear
Creek, Willow Creek, Pine Creek, Gold Run and Susan
River, afford the disciple of Walton all the sport he wishes.
Eagle Lake, a large sheet of water at about the center of the
county, is fine fishing ground. During the Fall and Winter
it is the rendezvous of myriads of ducks and geese, and
there are plenty of deer in the surrounding woods.

There are quantities uf wild fowl on Honey Lake during
the season. This lake is twelve miles wide and twenty miles
long. The water is brackish, and is populated by only the
peaceful sucker.

The Devil's Corral is a pretty little spot, worthy a choicer
name, on the Susan River, where Susanville people go to
picnic and fish. Here the worthy citizen takes his wife,
children and Innch-baaket, and spends a day of quiet enjoy-
ment.

' Grouse, sage hens, quail, snipe and curlew, are found in
abundance in all parts of the county. Antelope come in

droves on the mountain ranges duriog the Winter, and black,
cinnamon, brown and grizzly bear make the Sierras their
home.

The jack rabbit attains a luxurious size in Lassen. There
is not much sport in chasing the tender-eyed creature over
sage brush and waste of sand, but the pursuit has a peculiar
excitement, and it is remarkable for the intense interest
which both the pursuer and his extensively eared victim take
in the affair.

Susanville has an excellent race track. It is not likely
that any races will be held here this Fall, as District No. 11
Fair — in which district this county is included — will beheld
at Greenville, Plumas County, in September, and for which
a fine speed programme has been arranged.

On account of the distance from the railroad but few the-
atrical representations are given here, and seldom dees a
"barn storming" company of merit reach us. Two variety
troupes have played at Peysen's Hall this Summer, A com-
pany usually gives two performances to good houses, fifty
cents admission being charged. A dance is invariably given
after the last performance, and forms the attraction of that
evening. Each gentleman present puts a dollar in the hat
that is passed around, and goes home well satisfied with the
world in general and traveling minstrel troupes in particular.

Jr/NIOE.

THE RIFLE.

THE WIMBLEDON MEETING.

In view of the International Rifle Match, a great deal of
interest is felt at the East in the result of the different com-
petitions at the annual Wimbledon meeting. The principal
event is the Queen's Prize, which entitles the winner to be
the premier marksman of ths year. It was won by Ser-
geant Lawrence, of the First Dumbarton Regiment. The
event next in importance is the Elcho Shield, for which
there is always an intense rivalry 'between England, Scot-
land and Ireland, the beautiful emblem being confided for
the year by the winners to the Chief Magistrate of London,
Dublin or Edinburgh. This time the Euglish team will de-
liver the shield to the" Lord Mayor of London, and the
splendid emblem will form part of the rich plate owned by
the city, its reception forming one of the gala days at the
Mansion House. The following are the teams and the total
scores: Eugland — Sir Henry Halford, Gilder, Humphrey,
Godsall, Whitehead, Mellish, Gibbs and Edge. The last
five are candidates for places in the military team that is to
come to America. Scotland— Thorbnrn. McKerrel, Fraser,
Shields, Murray, Boyd, Caldwell and McVittie. The last
three are also candidates for places in the team for America.
Irelanc— J. Rigby, Braithwaite, W. Rigby, Maxwell, Young,
Coglan, Barnett and Ganley. The total scores at the 800
yard*, fifteen shots each, stood as follow: Ireland, 525;
England, 519; Scotland, 510. Some of the individual
scores were: Godsall, 66; Whitehead. 67; Mellish, 65; Gibbs,
66; Edge, 63; Boyd, 70; Caldwell, 66; and McVittie, 67. At
900 yards the scores were: England, 508; Scotland, 485;
Ireland, 470. Godsall made 68; Whitehead, 68; Mellish, 58;
Gibbs, 66; Edge, 61; Boyd, 64; Caldwell, 62; and McVittie,
55. At 3,000 yards the scores were: Ireland, 510; England,
509; Scotland 499. Godsall made 67; Whitehead, 65; Mel-
lish, 66; Gibbs, 62; Edge, 61; Boyd, 63: Caldwell, 62; and
McVittie, 65. England won, the grand total standing as fol-
lows: England, 1,536; Ireland, 1,505; Scotland, 1,494.

The following marksmen have been selected as members
of the British team to compete in the rifle match: Bates,
of the First Warwick; Boulter, of the Second Cheshire;
Caldwell and Dods, of the First Berwick; Godsall, Goodear
and Heap, of the Sixth Lancashire; McVittie and Mellish, ot
the Second Notts; Oliver, of the third Kent; Parry, of the
Second Cheshire, and Major Pearse.

In the Bass match at Wimbledon, shot at 800, 900 and
1,000 yards, under conditions corresponding with those of
the second stage of the international match, the following
scores were made: Caldwell, 73; Dods, 65; Godsall, 69;
Goodear, 65; Heap, 70; McVittie, 73, and Pairy, 66; and if
we take the following military practice at 200, 5*00, 600, 800,
900 and 1,000 yards, shot recently at Creedmoor, we find that
the match is likely to be well contested:

200, 500 and 600 800, 900 and 1,000

y:.rds. yards. Total.

Captain S. A. Day 94 »81 175

Captain T. Wilson 90 79 169

Sergeant T. J. Dolan 83 77 1M)

Sergeant J. L. Paulding 86 73 159

A. B. Van Heusen 86 65 151

PrivateJ.S. Smith 82 65 147

Captain J. L. Price 80 69 139

Sergeant J. McNevin 62 68 120

The winners of the seven prizes for the month, with their
scores, were Captain Day, 175; Captain Wilson, 169; Ser-
geant Dolan, 160; Sergeant Paulding, 159; Sergeant Van
Heusen, 151; Private Smith, 147, and Private Alder, 144.

rooms, was assiduous in his attentions to make the affair a
success. The chief interest was centered* in the third game,
when Messrs. Ainsden and Bobbins came together, but tbe
former showing some brilliant play, iucluding a run of 123
points, ran the game out in twenty-three innings, while his
adversary had only scored a third of the number. It was
the four-ball American game, and the following was the
score :

Players.

o

3

o

O

o

9.2!
So

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p p

|5 °

2b

3

S
s

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S
o

a
o

4

(1

1600

17 9-23

3

1

1363

IS 2-11

124

5

2

2

617

5 5-7
8j

21

20

0

4

413

3

19

00

BASE BALL.

THE RENOS AND NIANTICS.

The match game between the Renos and Niantics at the
Recreation grounds last Sunday calls for but little comment,
save in a critical view, for the attendance was light and the
game throughout was so one-sided that the old time enthu-
siasm was entirely lacking on this occasion. The Renos are
either lacking sadly in practice or the selection of the team
has been very unfortunate. In any case a few more exhibi-
tions like that of Suuday and they will not draw a corporal's
guard to witness the games in which they are engaged. The
errors made were so numerous that the Niantics got tired of
taking advantage of them, and playing well together they
achieved a hollow victory, with the following score:

NIANTICS.

Emerson, 3d b.
McVey, 1st b...
Donahue, s. s...

Arnold, c. f

E-an, 1. f

Finn, c

Inuell, r. f

Sweeney, p

Fogarty, 2d b..

Totals . ,

Swanton, c. i

Lake, 1. f. & b. s

Riorian, p

Cadogan, r. f

Sheridan, s. s. & 1. f . . .

Milkay, let b

Start, 3d b

Creegan, c

Hamilton, 3d b

Totals .

4

2

2

0

9

0

4

0

1

2

1

0

4

1

0

2

1

7

4

0

0

a

0

?

4

0

0

6

9.

3

3

1

0

«

1.

0

3

0

0

2

7

1

34

5

4

27

23

13

> 3

4

5

n

7

S

f>

1

0

4

8

2

0

0 -

Inn>og3

Niantics 1 7

Renos 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0—5

Eirned runs — Nianfcic 2, Reno 1. Home runs — Fogarty, Me Vey, Riordan.
Three-base hits— Riordan. Two-base hits — Emerson. Bases on errors —
Niantlo 13, Reno 2. Bases on balls- -Reno 3, Niantic 2. Struck out — Nian-
tic 5, Reno 8. Double plavs — SherHan, Hamilton and Start, Cadogan and
Hart. Wild pitches — Riordan 1, Sweeney 1. Passed balls — Finn 2, Cree-
eao 5. Umpire — Ham. Boyce. Scorer — J. E. Hennessy. Time — Three
hours and ten minutes.

THE YATES AND THE OLYMPICS.

On the some day these two nines played a well contested
match at the grounds of the Olympic Club in Oakland. The
batting at the commencement was not equ-1 to the fielding,
and the Yates were the first to score a run in the third inn-
ing; but from that time out the Olympics were more suc-
cessful, and at the end they proved to be the victors by a
score of 9 to 4.

OLYMPICS'

T. B. R. IB. P. O. A. B.

Neal, p

Ebner, 3d b

Van Dyke, 1. f .

Sumner, c

Burt, lstb

Barton, a e

Leonard, c. f

Kelly, 2d b

Eoswell, r. i

Totals. ,

Pbize Rifle Shooting. — The third quarterly prize shoot-
ing match of the San Francisco Fnsileers, Company C,
Second Artillery Regiment, N. G. C, was held yesterday at
Shell Mound Park. The company was divided into three
classes, each marksman firing ten shots. Following is the
score and the names of the winners:

First Class— First prize, Corporal H. J. Mangels, 40;
second prize. Sergeant O. Lemke, 39; third prize, Private
C. Schenrer, 38; fourth prize, Lieutenant John Brewer, 38;
fifth prize, Private J. C. Plagemann, 36.

Second Class— First prize. Private H. "Warnkiu, 42; second |
prize, Private C. Geoss, 38; third prize, Corporal Charles j
Wacker, 37; fourth prize, Sergeant D. Wnlbern, 37; fifth
prize, Private L. Haake, 37.

In the third class, the first prize was won by Corporal C.
F. Repenre, the second by Private J. C. Nobmann, the
third by Private H. Sehuelken, the fourth by Private H.
Sehuebner, and th'e fifth by Captain H. Wobber.

Stephens, r. f . .

Cully, p

Smith, c.

Clement, 2d b. .
Shannon, s. s. .

Dunn, lstb

Connor, c f. . . .

Hanly, 3d b

Rugjylea, LI...

Totals...

Inninss .
Olympics. ...
Yates. .

2

10

34
2

i

3 4

18
7 8

BILLIARDS.

The Sacbamento Billiard Tournament. — The games for
this tournament commenced at the Union Hotel on July
20th, and closed on Saturday, July 29th. The purse was
$100, divided into three moneys, $50, $30 and $20, and
there were five entries, Lloyd Amsden and Eiward Bobbins,
from their well known proficiency with the cue, being handi-
capped at 400 points, while Messrs. Johnson, Chapmau and
Stroup either received 200 points from the above players or
in the contests among themselves they played 200 points
up. The tournament excited a great deal of interest among
local amateurs, and Mr. Bowman, the proprietor of the

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Two base hits— Sumner 1, Neal 1. Umpire — E. Van Court. Time of
game— One hour and fifty minutes.

The Haverly California Theatre Club visited Antioch, last
Sunday, and tried conclusions with the Antioch ball tossers,
whom they defeated by a score of 22 to 8.

To-morrow a regular League game will be played at
Recreation Park between the Niantics and Haverly Cali-
fornia Theatre Club, which promises to be of a very inter-
esting character.

THE CONTEST FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

As the League season is now half over, a comparison of
the seasou's work by the League clubs in the championship
arena with that of the other seasons is in order, if only to
discover what improvement the clubs have made. Looking
over the record of seven of the eight clubs which were in the
arena in 1880, it will be seen that the first three clubs in the
race at the close of the third week in July in 1880 were the
Chicago, Cleveland and Providence teams. In 1881, at the
corresponding time, the first three were the Chicago, Buffalo
and Cleveland, while this year the first three are Chicago,
Providence and Detroit. The record of the games won and
lost up to the close of the third week in July during 1880,
1881 and 1882 is as follows, the clubs being given each year
in the order in which they stood in won gumes.

92

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August 5,

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1S80.

18SL

Won.

Lost.

Won.

Lost.

7

31

16

26

IS

26

20

18

27

Boston

22

26

19

27

24

21

24

19

25

21

24

17

30

27

19

—

—

—

—

1SS2.

Won. Lost.

30 18

23
37

24

THE KEKNEL.

FIXTURES.

National American Kennel Club's trial on quails. Grand Junction, Term. ,
December 4th. D. Bryson, Memphis. Tenn., Secretary.

Louisiana Field Trials near New Orleans. La., beginning Dec. 11, under the
management of the New Orleans Gun Club.

Bexoh Shows.— Western Pennsylvania Society's English Setter Bench
Thp TWrnir Olnb was not in existence in 1880. In 1881 Show Derby. Pittsburgh, Pa., for English setter puppies whelped on or after
J-ne Detroit OIUD was not in eiibiem-e iu aoou. ±i± i«w . ^ EntriS closed December 1, 1862. 1. R. Stayton Allegheny

Detroit stood second to Chicago by 31 victories to 22, de- \ City Pa' t secretary.

feats ap to the last Week in July, -while this year the De- j rrELD Trials.— National American Kennel Club's trials on prairie chick-
troitS Stand there by 28 victories and 21 defeats up to date, ! ens. Jainnont, Minn- September 4th. .Entries to American Field Derby
uwis sioiiu lucic j <. iii- -i closed .luiv 1st: to All-Ai<.- st.ikL-, ^ptember 4th. Jus^ph H. Dew, Columbia,

July 23. It Will be seen bow Steadily Chicago lias declined Tenn., Special Secre ary for these trials.

each season, from 7 defeats in 1880 to 16 in 1881 and to 18 ] Gilroy Rod and Gun Club's trials on quails' near Gilroy, Cal., October'28th
in 1882. Providence was last at this time last year, While , ^1^ gI^cS CaUf0rDia' 0reS°D' Nevada and Arizona" E.Leavealey

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High Point, N. C, Novem

Boston was next. In order to show the contrast between
the positions of the clubs at the close of the half season, the
record of the finish in 1880 and 1881 is appended as follows :

1SS0.

1881.

Won.

Lost.

Won,

Lost

.. 67

17

-. 56

28

. 52

3-2

Providence .

.. 47

37

Buffalo

.. 45

38

.. 41

42

Troy

.. 39

45

.. 40

43

boston

.. 39

,. 40

44

.. 3ti

48

...25

58

...32

50

ber 17th. Entrance to Derby close Judy 1st; to All-Age and Members' Stake
November 1st. Fred. N. Hall, Secretary, P. O. Box 8S4, New York.

LAVERACK PUPS.

opening of her first season. She was essentially "a crack-
er," and had she lived would, in my opinion, have held h?r
own with any dog in the country. The only reason, in my
opinion, that more Llewellyns do not show work at sir
months is that they are not given a chance to do so, from,
the absurd idea that early breaking will break their spirit or
reduce their speed. "With decent treatment they have cour-
age for breaking any time after they are three months old,
and precocity of development equal to any dogs I have ever
seen."

CALIFORNIA COURSING CLUB.

A meeting of the California Coursing Club was held at
their club room August 2d, John Hughes presiding. J. F.
Carroll, Treasurer, reported that the club financially was in
a flourishing condition, having on hand, after all expenses
of the last match, a surplus fond. The nest coursing meet-
ing of the club will be held at Merced, on November 15th,
16th and 17th The members and friends will leave on Tues-
day, the 14th of November, at 4 p. m.

November 15th is a long time ahead to look forward to,
In our advertising columns will be found a notice of Llew- hut we have already seen enough to be able to say that the
ellyn and Laverack pups for sale. The gentleman whose next meeting of the young and vigorous California Club will
property they are forwarded to us the pedigrees and proofs eclipse all its previous matches. J. F. Carroll, J. C. Mur-
of genuineness of the stock he advertises, with a request phy, J. Farrelley, C. Mooney, the gentleman who so honors
! that we examine the same. 'We have examined them and the norn de guerre of "Mercedillo," J. Keating and several

Detroit in 1SS1 was fourth on the list with a credit of 41 ' find the dogs all that they are represented to be, and feel
victories and a charge of 43 defeats. It remains to be seen ■ sure that no reason except the one he gives — lack of room —

what changes the next two months' play will make in the
League record. Following is the score up to July 24th:

Clubs.

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1

o

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5
6
3

4

1

2
6

' 1
3

2
2
2

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4

i

is

3

2
C

C
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4
2
6
3

i

2
0

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6
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5
3
4
3
2

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1

0
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2
2
4
4
4
7

"e

0

5
5
4

6
6
6
6

5
0

26

Buffalo

2
4
2
2
5
5
4

24
31

24

29

30
23

11

24

25

IS

26

21

20

26

SS

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THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.
The Australians played their first game during the present
season at Lord's Ground, London, England, on July 6 and
7, when they defeated Middlesex, with eight wickets to
spare. The respective totals were: Middlesex, 104 and 91;
Australia, 136 and 61, for the loss of two wickets. Murdoch

could induce him to part with them at the exceedingly low
price offered. Daisy F. and Hazel K. are from Lulu Laverack
by Macgregor, that is they are of three-fourths pure Laverack
blood, the other fourth being what is known as the celebrated
Duke Rhoebe cross Rob Roy-Queen Mab, making them
i Llewellyns according to the strictest definition of the term.
In the East, and where there is a demand for such fine
stock, they would readily bring $100 each, providing, of
course, that they are free from blemish. "We can only in-
dorse their pedigree, which we do freely. As to their ap-
pearance, size, etc., all we know is that they are black,
white and tan in color, and that Daisy is the larger of the
two. The owner pledges himself to take them back and
pay all expenses if they are not exactly as represented, and
he is a gentleman whose word is beyond all doubt and whose
judgment in such matters is second to none. The un-
whelped pups for which he offers to book orders are pure
Laveracks without a taint of any foreign blood, and we be-
lieve from the only pure Laveracks in California. We find
on examination that the sale of Prince Laverack, duly re-
corded in American Kennel Club Stud Book, was made from
Jos. J. Snellenberg to J. N. Aldrich for the sum of $300.
Mr. Aldrich was acting for the present owner, who submits
all necessary proofs. Prince, when out of condition, took
third prize at the Pittsburg show. Lulu, purchased as a

made 51, the highest score of the match. The Australians j weanling by her present owner for §100 from J. C. Higgins.

other members of the club we have spoken with say that
they have an extra fine lot of youngsters to run this Fall,
and all the old dogs are reported as doing well. With the
new training ground at Newark there is no excuse for a first-
class dog being shut out of the first race by breaking out of
slips, as happened at the last meeting of this club. We
rather think that the club have made the date of the meeting
so late that they have taken big ehances of wet weather, and
of all the mean things that can happen to a man, to be in
Merced on a wet day is the meanest.

next met on Lord's Ground a very strong batting team,
representing the Marylebone Club. Rain fell during a day
and a half of the period set apart for this game, and it con-
sequently ended in a draw. Marylebone had scored 302

has never been exhibited. One of her litter sisters, owned
by Mr. Goodsell of New York, has taken several prizes.
Snellburg's Thunder, the sire of Prince Laverack, divided
first at the Pennsylvania field trial, 1880. He is by Pride

and Australia 138 in the first inning, so that the former J of the Border and Fairy II. Pride of the Border has a
eleven, so far as the game had progressed, had decidedly the : standard pedigree, to which no reference need be made,
better oi the sitaation. C. T. Studd batted remarkably well 1 Fairy II is pure Laverack, being by one-half Laverack's

for 114, made without a chance, and was well seconded by
W. G. Grace, Hornby, and A. P. Lucas, with their respective
contributions of 46, 45 and 45. Horan, with 42, was the
chief scorer on behalf of the Australians. Since then they
have played several games, and their success in defeating
some of the strongest English elevens is causing the attend-
ance of thousands of spectators at their matches; and the
Australians take two-thirds of tne gate receipts at each
match. At Sheffield there were 18,877 people present the
first day and 13,484 the second, rain then stopping the
match. At the match against the Gentlemen of England,
at the Oval, 11,028 paid admission the first day, 13,540 the
second, and 18,050 the third. From present appearances
they will return through this country, and arrangements are
being made for them to play in New York and Philadelphia,
If our local clubs were in practice, and under a better state
of organization, we might have an opportunity of seeing this
splendid team in a match; hut even as it is, some efforts
might be made to afford them an opportunity of showing
their skill, by dividing their twelve and choosing ten of our
best local players to complete the elevens. There is no
doubt that the affair would be a success.

Field Trials in the South. — Colonel Hoge, President
of the Georgia Sportsmen's Association, proposes to call a
meeting of the association soon, and it has been suggested
to make arrangements at that meeting for the first annual
State field trial this Fall, as Georgia contains a fine lot of
dogs to form the nucleus of a successful contest. The State
has long needed a first-class, reliable kennel, where the best
strains of dogs could be properly bred and trained and Judge
Hopkins has established such an institution in Thomas-
ville, one of the most delightful Winter resorts in the South,
where he will breed pointers, setters, beagles, hounds and
Scotch collies. There are smaller and less important ken-
nels at Bainbridge and Atlanta, but Judge Hopkins has spared
nc expense to make his kennel first-class in all respects, and
will use every effort, through the Georgia Sportmen's Asso-
ciation, to have its influence felt in the State, in improving
sporting and shepherd dogs.

A Bad Cut. — In the last issue, the publishers of the .Amer-
ican Field presented their readers with a cut of the well-known
pug dog George, owned by Mrs. Edwin A. Pue, of Phila-
delphia. The cut represented an animal with the head and
tail of a pug dog, the body of a sheep and the legs of a mas-
tiff, slightly shortened in the second joints. Worse cuts
have been published, but not of late years, and it certainly
does not look well for the Field, which is by far the best
kennel paper published in America, to present such poor
work to its readers. It is liable to give ignorant persons a
wrong impression of what a first-class, handsome pug-dog
really is. The expression of the face is excellent, but that
is about the only redeeming feature in the picture.

Moll III and one-half Laverack's Dash II. Peeress is also
pure Laverack, and is sister to Phantom, Puzzle, Petrel,
Pearl and Princess, all prize winners in England and Amer-
ica. Such an opportunity to secure pure blood may not oc-
cur again for some time, and we commend it to the notice
of our many readers.

HUNTING DEER WITH HOUNDS.

The anti-hound deer hunters are waging quite as hard a
newspaper war in the East as they did here about two years
ago, when they were decidedly worsted in the argument.
The latest contribution to the anti-hound literature of the
day is from the pen of S. T. Murray, and published in the |
American Field, in reply to a defence of the practice, which j
was published a few weeks ago. He discourses as follows:

" The practice of killing deer out of season in any way is
wrong, and should not be tolerated; 'crusting' deer is wrong,
and should not be allowed. In times gone by not a Fall
came that I did not go deer hunting, and the remark made

in my address before the delegates of the New York State J land, Spring and Nellie, a pair of bull terriersr They are
Association was true then as now. The exact language, I pure white, and are said to be the best pair of do<*s of this

At Aldridge's, St. Martin's Lane, London, June 23d, was
sold the following, the property of Mr. G. K. Smith,' Col-
ney Hatch first season:

Surprise, by Don't-be-Headstrong— Pearl gso 00

Strapper, by Wolverhampton " _ 72 50

Smiler, by Stamp Duty— Little Wonder \. " 75 00

Speedy, by Piacticus— Blooming: Balsam " *] 60 00

Saplings, bd, w, b, by Ptarmigan— Sacebarissa, February. . '. 75 00

Br \v dog, by Hengist— Stinger, July 40 00

Blk dog, by Hengist — Stinger, July 5 00

Whelp, by Magnolia — Swift, January [ 2 60

Colonel A. Blaine, of St. John, New Brunswick, has just
imported from the kennel of Mr. Hicks, Birmingham, Eng-

THE STAGE.

Aside from the benefit offered to Thomas Maguire on
Thursday last, there has been nothing during the past
week to* disturb the monotony of theatrical affairs. The
veteran manager had an old-fashioned bumper, showing
clearly that the public do not forget the many expenditures
he has incurred and the pains he has taken for the past
thirty years in catering to the artistic requirements of our
population. The Haulons announce a change of programme,
the entertainment to consist of a two-act comedietta and a
forty minute pantomime. They continue to do a very good
business. At the California the Union Square Company
replace the Mastodon Minstrels, opening on Monday with
"The Banker's Daughter." Among the number of the new
arrivals are two or three favorites, chief among them being
Miss Eleanor Carey and Frederick de Belville, both of whom
have at different intervals made their first appearance
in this country at the Baldwin Theatre. By careful and
persistent study Miss Carey has achieved the enviable
position of being considered one of the best artists on
our boards, and San Francisco will doubtless accord
to her a hearty welcome, and will indorse the favorable
impression she has created wherever the Union Square
Company has appeared. The troupe is very evenly bal-
anced, and possesses two novelties in the shape of
" Odette" and the drama " The Lights of London." It is
sure to meet with an artistic and financial success. The
theatre will in future be under the management of Fred-
erick Bert, who will be well remembered as having made
several theatrical ventures in this city, showing a liberality
and enterprise that merits better recognition than he re-
ceived. We trust that in his new position he will succeed
much better.

At the Tivoli Gardens "Der Freischutz," after a lengthy
oareer, will be replaced by the comic opera "Coquelicot,"
which will be a pleasing novelty, as the libretto and music
are said to be both lively and interesting. At the Winter
Garden the new opera "Simona" continues to attract a large
attendance. It appears strange to our Eastern visitors that
such excellent entertainments given by these houses, can be
maintained with such a moderate scale of admission.

referring to the Adirondack region in our State, is this
' The practice of chasing deer with hounds should be strictly
prohibited by an effective law. If this is continued, it is
but a matter of a short time before that kind of game will be
extinct in our State.'

"I have been deer hunting where they were plenty, and
one day's run with dogs drove them so that we were obliged
to break camp and move across two counties into Canada in
order to start a deer. This, or a similar state of things, I
have often observed. If my friend, Mr. E. H. Gillman, of
Detroit, Mich., will induce all the still hunters to procure
hounds and follow his example for a year or two, his camp
will necessarily have to be pitched in some other State than
Michigan, in order to etart a deer.

"My friend cannot excuse, or successfully defend, the
practice of running deer with dogs by saying as he does,
'That hundreds of deer are killed by still hunters where one
is killed before dogs." I do not deny this assertion, nor do I
entirely subscribe to it. The answer, to my own untutored
mind, is this: The still hunter leaves in the locality what
he does not kill; the sportsman with hounds frightens
away to distant localities those not driven to a runway or
lake and captured."

REMARKABLE PRECOCITY.

We wonder if any of our readers can furnish an instance
of precocity that equals the following given by Arnold Bur-
ges in the American Field: "In your issue of the 15th, W.
R. M. mentions the performance of a six months' puppy,
and asks if such quality is not unusual at that age. He has
certainly a promising 3'oungster, but I see no reason to con-
sider her a wonder. In the old days when we shot over na-
tives, I have had many a six months' dog that worked as
well as the old ones, except lacking in experience. The last
native I owned was shot to all the 4th of July when but five
months old, and did grand work. I have nowin my kennel
four puppies by Dashing Berwyn, out of Queen Dido, that
will gallop as fast as their legs will carry them, hunt per-
sistently and point staunchly to scent, and are but three
months old. Their sister of the former litter, owned by
Mr. Waterhouse, was mentioned by him iu one of your late
issues as doing all that W. R. M. claims for Maggie C. at
the same age, and last year I shot for three full consecutive
days over Mr. Bill's Druid's Girl, when she was seven
months old, and never saw any dog do better work at the

variety ever brought to this side of the Atlantic. Spring,
the dog, weighs twenty pounds, and is by Old Spring, out
ofGipsey; Old Spring by Bill, out of Kit; she by Prince.
The bitch, Nellie, weighs eighteen pounds, and is by Rebel
out of Kit II; Rebel by Eclipse out of Rose, by Turk out
of Brute; Kit II out of old Kit.

At the recent show held at Belfast, Ireland, champion
setter, red Irish, 1st, Mr. Gil trap's Garryowen. The Irish
setters and Irish spaniels were the best of the class ever
shown. Irish water spaniels, 1st, E. Doyle's Larry Doolin;
bitches, 1st, R. B. Carey's Molly Brallaghan.

By our London exchanges we note that Mr. Badger rnd
the great misfortune to lose by death his famous greyhound
stud dog Great Gable on the 10th June last. He was bitten
by a mad dog, and it was found necessary to destroy him
just three weeks afterward.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

J. B., Sax Feaxcisco. — To remove color from gun barrels,
use pomice stone or fine emery paper. A piece of pomice
stone with a little water is the only article used by the lead-
iug gunsmiths here. Use no acid or any kind of detersive
substance, simply friction and some kind of clean polishing
substance. To re-brown, the barrels must be steeped in
slacked lime for some time to remove all the grease before
the color is applied.

Rabbits are more likely to be out in the early morning,
or about sunset. The ravines in the foothills where there is
plenty of cover are favorite resorts, and when far enough
away from houses, are usually well stocked.

Sub. S. F. — Shannon ran second to Lady Washington in a
two-year-old stake at Sacramento, in 1874, and second to
Bradley in 1875. He ran in another race when threw years
old, and these are all that we can find in the records.

It is difficult to say what the average height of a thorough-
bred 18 months old filly is. About 14% hands would°be
our idea.

"L."— Mr. F says that the time is 2:36 and a frac-
tion. If it is as you imagine, he must be at least 20 years
old.

1882

<ptje ^xtttktx and gymfismmx.

93

THE HERD.

OUR CATTLE PEOSPECTS.
General James S. Brisbin, writing from Fort Keogh,
says: While the manufacturing and cereal and vegetable
interests of the United States have advanced fairly, the
stock interests have comparatively stood still. We are to-
day raising beef for only 40,000,000 of people, whereas we
should be raising beef for 80,000,000. The reasons for this
are various, chief of which is the fact of the scarcity of land
in the East. Farmers have found that in heavily populated
districts it does not pay them to raise cattle. The large
number of acres required for grazing purposes is incompati-
ble with small farms, and to stall-feed in large numbers
is not practicable. So the Eastern farmer devotes his land
to cereals and vegetables, and often buys his own beef.
The distance of the Plains from the East and the danger
from Indians nave heretofore deterred Eastern capitalists
from seeking investments in stock-raising out West. Hap-
pily that difficulty is now removed. The railroads have
opened up the West, and the Indians-, with the exception of
a few in Arizona, have been conquered. The pastoral lands
of the West have never been understood nor appreciated by
the people of this country ,or the Government. The day
-will come when the national treasury will derive more taxes
from the grazing country than from the best agricultural
regions. These arid plains, so long considered worthless,
are the natural meat-producing lands of America, and in a
few years fifty million people will draw their beef from them.
Where are the great grazing grounds, do you ask? They are
in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Dakota, Wyoming, Mon-
tana, Washington and Idaho.

The whole United States contains 3,603,884 square miles,
of which 1,500,000 square miles is set down as grazing lands.
The best ranges are on the Rio Grande, Nueces, San Antonio,
Guadalupe, Colorado, Brazos, Trinity, Main Red, Washita,
Canadian, Cimarcn, Arkansas, Smoky Hill, Saline, Solomon
Fork, Republican, North and South Platte, Loup Forks,
Niobrara, White Earth, Big Cheyenne, Little Missouri,
Powder River, Tongue, Rosebud, Big Horn, Wind River,
Yellowstone, Milk River, Muscleshell, Marias, Jefferson.
Missouri, Madison, Gallatin and Columbia. Of the smaller
streams on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, we
have the Blue Waters, Cold Water, Hill Creek, Raw Hide,
Muddy, Willow, Shawnee, Slate, Sweetwater, Ash, Pumpkin,
Laramie, Carter, Cottonwood, Horseshoe, Elkhorn, Deer
Creek, Medicine Bow, Rock Creek, Douglas, Lodge Pole,
Big Laramie, Little Laramie, Horse Creek, Beaver, Pawnee,
Crow, Lone Tree, Big Beaver, Bijou, Kiowa, Bear Creek,
Big Thompson and Cache la Poudre. The grazing lands on
.the Plattes, Powder and Tongue, amount to over twelve
million acres, and are the best I know of. For at least ten
years yet I look for high prices in beef. Eastern capital is
so conservative it will be slow to come West and engage in
stock-raising, and only Eastern capital can raise beef in
sufficient quantities on the plains to reduce the price.

A good many cattle companies have been formed of late
years, and so far as I know, all are doing well. We have
several here in Montana, and they are able to declare an
annual dividend of 25 per cent., besides reserving a hand-
some surplus for increasing the herds. It is a remarkable
fact that there is more English capital at present invested in
-cattle-growing in the United States than American money.
This year the Englishmen are reaping a rich reward for their
enterprise, and are selling Americans beef at 6 cents per
pound, live weight, which costs them less than 2 cents to
raise. There is really no immediate occasion for alarm
about a cattle famine, as cattle are not yet so scarce as to cre-
ate any great stress in the meat market. But the speculat-
ors have got hold of the fact that there are too few cattle in
America for the population, and they are using it to fill their
pockets. We must have more cattle, more cattle raisers,
and more capital with which to raise cattle.

For the next ten years I believe cattle raising will be one
of the most lucrative callings in the United States, and those
•who have the good fortune to be able to engage in it, will
rapidly grow rich. The best way is to associate capital and
raise cattle in large numbers. It costs no more to take care
of three thousand steers than it does one thousand, and the
profits are more than three times as large. In starting it is
simply a question of money to buy cows and bulls for stock
purposes. In 1840 there were 4,837 milch cows in the
United States; in 1850 there were 6,385,094; in 1860, 8,728,-
863; in 1870, 11,000,000, and in 1880, 15,000,000. There
cannot now be less than 15,000,000 cows in America, and
theBe, if properly handled, will soon stock the country with
sufficient beef to bring the price within the reach of the
poorest man and his family. The first step is to stop killing
female calves. Every female calf should be saved. The
Western stock men have begun this, and already it is almost
impossible for butchers to purchase calves for veal. In the
west it is not so difficult to raise cattle for beef as in the
■east. The cattle run out all Winter long, and no shelter or
food is required for them, except that which nature pro-
vides. Every year the stock men start the story east for the
benefit of the *'tenderfeet," that the stock business is over-
done, and the good ranges all taken. This is done to pre-
vent new men from going into the business. The stock men
know they have a good thing, and wish to keep it as long as
possible. They would like to see beef $1 per pound, and
would ask $100 for a steer worth $10 without the slightest
compunction of conscience if they thought they could get
it. If I had two or three thousand hsad of cattle I doubt if
I would write this letter, but unfortunately, not having any
herd of my own, I am only interested in getting beef as
cheaply as possible from those who have herds. I hope
soon to see more people and more capital engaged in cat-
tle raising, and beef brought to some reasonable price by
reason of its abundance, and I have no hesitation in saying
that associated capital engaged in beef-raising out west, will
pay an annual dividend of 24 per cent, if it is at all properly
managed. — Chicago Times.

ORIGIN OF THE AYRSHIRE CATTLE.

The Ayrshire cow, as we have her, is a native of County
Ayr, Scotland, where we can trace her history back for
about a century. Mr. William Aiton of Hamilton, in a
communication made to the British Farmer's Maqazine, in
1826, says: "The dairy breed of Scotland have been formed
chiefly by skilled management within the last fifty years, and
they are still improving and extending to other countries.
Till after 1770 the cows in Cunningham were small, ill-fed,
ill-shaped, and gave but little milk. Some cows of a larger
breed and of a brown and white color were about that time
■brought to Ayrshire from Teeswater and from Holland by
some of the patriotic noblemen of Ayrshire; and these be-

ing put on good pasture, yielded more milk than the
native breed, and so their calves were much sought after by
the farmers." The Magazine goes on to say: " We are vet-
bally assured by old breeders who had known the Ayrshires
since 1780 that they had received improvement from crosses
with Short-Horn bulls for the last half century, and although
they may now be considered a good established breed in
themselves, they are in reality merely high grade Durhams. ' '
Touatt, in his history of British cattle, says, writing in the
year 1833: " The origin of the Ayrshire cow is even at the
present day a matterof dispute; all that is known about her
is that a century ago there was no such breed in Cunning-
ham or Ayrshire in Scotland." Through several pages of
speculation as to what crosses have compassed the breed
known as "Ayrshires," at the time he wrote, and an elabor-
ation of their remarkable yields of milk and butter in the
Ayrshire dairies, he leaves the impression that the present
breed has sprung from a succession of crosses by Short-
Horn bulls upon the native Scotch cow; that the produce of
these crosses were interbred among-themselves with care and
an eye to improvement both in form and dairy quality,
which finally resulted in an animal eminently fitted to the
climate and soil of southwestern Scotland, and the best of
all they have for dairy purposes. The effort appears first to
have been to introduce Short-Horns and substitute them as
a dairy cow, which failed, but the cross was successful, and
hence the breed. Mr. Youatt proceeds to say: "Ona first
view, by a judge of the different varieties, the Ayrshire
would be called a diminutive Short-Horn, so nearly in fig-
ure, color and prominent characteristics do they approach
them. They are about the size of our common stock, com-
pact in form, exactly built for a dairy cow, light forward
and heavy behind, with an exceedingly home-like, domestic
appearance. In color they vary from a' brown, running in
lighter shades up to red, and into a pale yellow, alternated
more or less with white, in distinct patches, rarely mingling
into roan. There is scarcely that uniformity of appearance
with them that there is in the Short-Horns, yet they appear
to hold true to the dairy quality throughout, which, like the
gentle voice in woman, is an excellent thing in a cow." A
much later article in the American Agriculturist, 1868, says:
" The Ayrshires have been bred from milk in a country
where quantity and quality were both wanted, where the
pastures were only moderately rich, and where rapid fatten-
ing for the shambles was also a desideratum. The result is
a breed of no more than ordinary size, many being decidedly
small, but hardy, easy keepers, yielding a large quantity of
excellent milk, rich both in butter and cheese. The claim
set forth for these cows is, that they will give more and
better milk, on the same feed, than cows of any other
breed. This, we believe, is not disputed. Ayrshires have
been known in this country since 1822, when, we believe,
they were first imported. The stock was kept pure, how-
ever, only a few generations, as it became blended with the
Short-Horns, and the blood now flows in some of our regis-
tered Short-Horns. In 1831, other animals were brought
over, and ever since that time the breed has grown in favor.
The animals are prevailingly of medium size. The cows
have great digestive capacity, as indicated by their deep,
full bodies. The colors are usually red, spotted with white,
the spots being very well defined, often fine and sprinkled
over the body in patches. "

GREAT SALE OF GUERNSEYS.

A great auction sale of imported Channel Island cat-
tle was held recently in Philadelphia. The catalogue com-
prised thirty-nine head of Guernsey cows and calves, which
were allowed to be among the best ever imported. The com-
petition at times was quite brisk, but the collection as a
whole did not realize the amount expected from stock of
such quality. There were thirty-two head of cows sold for
$11,370, and seven calves for $486, the latter being dead
cheap at the price. Following are the principal lots with
the names of the buyers:

Cottage Maid, of St. Martins, 5 years old; Dr. Borland, Naw London,

Conn $440

Florie Le Cheminaut, 3J years old; John Doyle, Camden, N. J 360

Delisle, 4£ years old; L. Wister, Philadelphia 330

Beauty of Carre, 2£ years old; Dr. Borland 400

Bull calf; Mark Wilcox, Delaware County, Va 45

Beauty of St. Peter's Port; Franklin Seltzer, Philadelphia 375

Lily Martin, 2 years old; Dr. Borland .. 300

Cow calf; Erastus Gay, Hartford, Conn 105

Dolly Le Poidevin, 7£ years old; Alar. Wood, Jr., Cohshohocken 400

Bull calf; Pierre Lorillard, Jobstown, N. J 30

Orange, the Vale, 2J years old; Alan Wood, Jr. 400

Dairy Maid II, 3 years old; Edward Norton, Farmington, Coon 400

White Nose No. 4, 2 years old; Dr. Borland. 330

Type No. 3, 4j years old; Alan Wood, Jr 460

Nora Robin, 2J years old; James Moore, Philadelphia 400

Rosie Le Page, 6 years old; Dr. Borland 880

Rose of Ontario, 3 years old; Silas Betts, Camden, N. J 350

Cow calf; A. M. Carr, Salem, Ohio 105

Petite Tosteoni 2d, 2* years old; L. Wister, Philadelphia 310

Spotty, 6 years old; W. Shaw, New Braintree, Mass 725

Daisy Le Paee, 4 years old; Mr. Biddle, Philadelphia 600

Jenny Le Page, 3£ years old; Major Warner, Pomf ret, Conn 320

Rose Brouard, 2J years old; Dr. Borland 350

Snowdrop, 4^ years old ; George Blight, Philadelphia 360

Darkey, 6 years old; Wi lliam B. Bullock, Philadelphia 350

The two day's sale realized in all $43,426. a sum that was
considered low for such a number of fine stock.

San Fbancisco, August 3, 1882.

Editob Beeedee and Spoetsman: It may interest some
readers to know that in the Yerba Buena herd of Jerseys
and Guernseys is to be found some of the best blood known.
"Fairy of Yerba Buena, " a heifer, with her second calf,
keeps up the reputation of her grandam, "Coomassie,"
and on the place are two of her heifer calves, sired by "Vic-
tor of Yerba Buena." They are handsome and very prom"
ising, and when we see that seven head of this blood sold
lately in New York at an average of $3,000 apiece, and
"Formost Glory," the grandsire of "Fairy," sold for
$3,250, these animals maybe considered valuable. "Wil-
liam of Situose" (grandson of "Jersey Bell of Situose," the
cow that made twenty-five pounds of butter in a single week
and was valued at $30,000), which came from Boston last
Spring by Wells, Fargo & Co., is doing finely. He is a
beauty, and may get a prize in the show this Fall.

Some of the imported Guernsey heifers have come in, and
make a showing that may dispute the prizes with the Jer-
seys at Sacramento in September.

The interest in these valuable animals seems to be grow-
ing. Sixty-two head of Jerseys just sold in Philadelphia at
an average of $457 58, and tnirty-two head of Guernseys
sold at $355 31 per head, showing that the fools are not all
dead, or these animals have value.

Truly yours, Jebsktt and Guernsey.

CATTLE BREEDING AND MARKETS.

John T. Raymond says: "Buy mules. There's millions
in it!" Well, he is not far from right, provided you can
raise enough of them. But we do say, and that with no
proviso, that for a safe and profitable business, no better
opportunity exists to-day than "cattle raising." What
better encouragement do we want than to see our exception-
ally slow and calculating cousins from the other side of the
Atlantic coming over here and investing in the business?
Not one nor two, but many. Single individuals and large
corporations, equally as anxious to obtain the right place.
Only a week or so ago the large cattle ranch at Merced,
owned by the Nevada Bank, was sold to an English company
for nine hundred thousand dollars, and last week the sale
was completed of the Pablo Montoyo Ranch in New Mexico
to an English syndicate for one million five hundred thou-
sand dollars. Here we have, in two purchases, the large
sum of two million four hundred thousand invested by for-
eign companies, and had we knowledge of the many minor
transactions, we would undoubtedly be surprised by the
large amount of capital which they have invested in cattle
and ranches on our continent. In a future number we
shall have an interesting article on the " Increase and
Profits " of a cattle ranch.

The conjectures regarding the Eastern demand on Nevada
this Fall have been verified rather early, as two or three
days ago twenty-two cars, equal to about four hundred
head, were shipped from Iron Point, and we have also in-
formation as to a large herd of something over three thou-
sand being delivered for Eastern account. The call for
sheep in this State is also very strong, and high priceB are
being paid in the southern counties for large droves of ewes.
We know of one drove of five thousand yearlings being sold
in Ventura County, a short time since, at two dollars and a
quarter ($2 25) per head, to Montanamen, and it is said that
the Texas buyers cannot be accommodated to the extent of
their desires without paying a fancy price. This week we
have little or no change to note in our weekly slaughter-
house price list.

Beef — Steers, extra prime, 8%o; do. prime, 8c; do. fair,
7@7%c. Cows, extra prime, 7%@8c; fair, 6@7c.

Veal— Large, 6%@7%e; small, 8@i0c.

Mutton — Wethers, 4%@5c; ewes, 4@4%c.

Poek — Hogs, live, 7%@8% for hard; do. do. 7@7^c
for soft; do. dressed, 10%(3},ll% for hard; do. do. 9%@10^
for soft.

Wool — San Joaquin and Southern Coast, free, 18@20c;
do. do. burry and defective, 15@18c; Northern counties
range from 20@26c; Oregon, 22(^27c for valley, and 20@26
for Eastern.

MARKET' REPORT.

FLOUR— The general demand is good. Best City Extra S5.50ia5.62J;
Superfine, $4.50@4.75; Interior Extra, S4.75«?5.25;" Interior Superfine,
S3 75@4.00perbbL

WHEAT — The firmness of the British grain market has but little influ-
ence on the local situation. The sales on the Produce Exchange hate been.
No. 1 Sonora, August, Port Costa, S1.71J; No. 1 white, September, §1.72;
for No. 1 October S1.72J- was asked, S1.73J- was asked; No. 2 August, 81.66
asked, $1.68 bid.

BAFLEY — In the Produce Exchange the sales of Bariey seem to be
dragging of late. Spot lota of Feed are bought for 81.23, but SI. 20 is th«
purchasing limit. But little attention is paid to Brewing and Chevalier.

OATS — The new crop coming in is being sold from $1.75@1.85 per ctl.

FEED — Ground Barley sells at $36 for old, 831 for new, and 334 per ton
for mixed; Oilcake Meal, §32.50 per ton; Middlings sell iu lots at mills for
S26.00(S27.50 per ton; Short3, $16(317 per ton; Cornmeal, $39 per ton

HAY— Wheat, $14@15; Wild Oat, $12@18; Alfalfa, $11@13; Stable,
$10@12 per ton.

BTRAW— Quoted at 70@75c per bale.

BEANS — Bayos of the new crop are being brought into the market in
small lots. We quote old Bayos, $2.75<33; Butter, $3.75i&4 for small,
and $4.25 for large; Lima, $4@4.50; Pea, S4(34.25; Pink, $2.60 to $2.62j;
Red, S2.60<32.62£; small White, $4 to $4.24; lame White, f3.25@3.60 per ctl.

ONIONS— 55@60c for Reds, and 80c@$l for Silverekins by the cental.

POTATOES— Sweet are steady at 3 jc per lb; Early Rose, in sacks, 60@80c;
boxes, 80c@1.10 per ctl; Garnet Chili, 70@85c per ctl.

POULTRY — All kinds of poultry are in good demand, especially young
Roosters, which readily sell at $6 50@8 00 per doz. Live Turkeys, gob-
blers, 17@lflc; do Hens, 15(&17c; Roosters, $5 50(9$7 00; Hens, $6@7:
Broilers, $2 50@4 50, according to size; Ducks, $3 50(&5 00 per doz; Geese
$1@1 25 per pair; Goslings, $1 25@1 50 per pair.

GAME— Is quoted at: Hare, $1 75@2; Rabbits, $l@l 25 per doz; Doves,
50<a:75c per doz; Venison, 8@12^c per pound.

PROVISIONS— Quite firm. Eastern Hams, 17i@18$c %> lb; California
Hams, 15@16c for plain, 16J4(<il7e for sugar cured and canvassed; Eastern
Breakfast Bacon, 17@18e; California Smoked Bacon, $16@16}£c for heav
and medium and 17<317%c for lightand extra light; Clear sides, 16(316}6-T
Pork, $21@21 50 for Extra Prime, $24(325 for Prime Mess, S25(S2S 50 f c;
Mess, $26 for Clear and *27<a28 for Extra Clear; Pigs* Feet, $16(^18 $ bbor
Mess Beef , $14 for bbls and $7 for hf bbls; Extra Mess Beef, $14>£<aiol:
Family Beef, $16@16*^ # bbl. ;

EGGS— California Choice, 30@32c; Inrerior, 25@27J-£c; Eastern, 25@67ic
Western, 24@26c $ doz.

HONEY— Market is rather dull. Extracted sells at 7(38c per lb. Comb
15@17c per lb.

BUTTER — The choice lots are being sold at fancy prices and are quoted:
Fancy 33@35c; choice 30<&32ic; fair to good 27i<jr29c; mixed lots from
country stores 23@25c; firkins 29@31c per lb.

CHEESES — Is in fair demand and is quoted: California, 13(S14c for
choice; ll@12c for fair to good; Eastern, 17@18c; Western, ll'A15c per lb.

HIDES AND SKINS — Steady and unchanged. Dealers are paying the
following cash rates for lots in order : Dry Hides, usual selection, 19c;
culls one-third less, and Mexican Hides 1c per lb less ; Dry Kip, 19c ; Dry
Calf, 20c ; Salted Steers, over 55 lbs, lie per lb ; Steers and" Cows, medium,
10c ; light do, 9Jc ; Salted Kip, 15 to 30 lbs, 10c to lOJc ; Salted Calf, ll<<*
12£c per lb ; Dairy Calf 65c to 70c each ; Sheep Skins, 20(tf25c for Shear-
lings, 25@50c for short, 60@80c for medium, and 75c@$l apiece for long
wool and~wool skins. Butchertown Green Skins bring higher prices.

TALLOW — In demand; quoted at StgSJ^c for rendered; for rsfined, 11@
114c; grease, 6<a6#c per lb.

WOOL — Moderate trade reported at current rates. We quote: Humboldt
and Mendocino, 26@27c; Sonoma, 25(326; Sa?ramento Valley, 22(325; Sis-
kiyou and Modoc, 22(a25; Calaveras and Foothills, 20,325; San Joaquin,
free, 18@19; San Joaquin, defective, 15(318; Southern Coast, burry and
seedy, 15@18; Eastern Oregon, choice, 23@24; Eastern Oregon, fair, 20(«
23; Eastern Oregon, poor, no sale; Valley Oregon, fine, 25@27; and Valley
Oregon, coarse, 22(324 per lb.

FRUIT — The market is well supplied, and the demand is fair. Canta-
loupes and Watermelons are very abundant The quotations are: Apples,
25@50c per bskt and 60c(S>$l per box; Pears, 25(350e per bskt and 60<j*75c
per box; Bartlett do, E0<360c per bskt and $1 30<gl 75 per box; Nectarines,
4@6c per lb; Strawberries, $10ial2; Raspberries, $8@10 per chst; Peaches,
35@50c per bx and 40@50cper bskt for common and 50(365c for Crawford;
Figs, $1 25@1 50 per hox; Grapes, 50(37.^ for ordinary and $1(3175 per
box for good to choice; Plums, 25(375e per bx; Blackberries, $4<S5 50 per
chst; Apricots, 14(»2c per lb; Watermelons, $6<310 per hundred; Cante-
loupes, $1 50(32 25 per crate; Lemons, $9(310 per bx for Sicily and $*2<a2 50
for California; Limes, $7 50@8 per bx for Mexican; Tamarinds, I2@15c
per lb; Bananas, $2 50(34 per bunch; Pineapples, $6(38 per dozen.

VEGETABLES— Prices show no marked variation. The market is well
supplied. We quote: Marrowfat Squash, $7(310 per ton; Artichokes, 25@
50c per sk; Parsnips, $1; Beets, 75c; Carrots, 50@05c; Turnips. 50i£65c per
ctl; Cauliflower, 50(&75c per doz; Cabbage, 50(*60c per ctl; Garlic, 2@3r
per lb; Cucumbers, "25 (3 40c per bx; Green Pease, lj(ft2c per lb; Green
Peppers, 50c@$l persk; Tomatoos. 60ci3$l per bx; Spinach, 25c per sk;
Celerv, 75c per doz; Summer Squash, 50(375c per bx; String Beans, 2<a2jc
per lb; Green Corn, 10@15c per doz; Okra, StglOe per lb: Eg? Plant, $l(f»
1 25 per box.

MEATS— Fol lowing are rates for wholt carcasses from slaughterers to
dealers :

BEEF— Prime, 7£@8c; msdium grades, 6c to 6Jc; inferior, 6@5jc per lb.

VEAL — Large Calves, 6J<37c; small one, 8(3l0c per lb.

MUTTON— Wethers are quoted at 4i@5c, and Ewes at 4@4jc p*r lb, ac-
cording to quality.

LAMB — Quotable at 6<37c per lb.

PORK— Live Hogs, 71(gSJc for hard, and 6je to 6Jc for soft; dre*i d
ll@lllc per lb for hard grain hogs.

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%\tt ffrvM&tx kuA jefyorctsnxati.

August 5,

OTTEK HUNTING IN ENGLAND.

During my last days in merry old England, just after
the close of the fox-hunt season, I was invited to take
part in a week's hunt of the otter, a sport that was
comparatively new to me, and surely is to most of our
American friends, who enjoy a run at hounds in the
fox-hunt season only. On Monday, May 12th, the Ken-
dal Otter Hcunds meet was at Eskdale Bridge. West
Cumberland. Taking the stream close to a mill, the
hounds were uncooped and immediately gave tongue
to a drag. Working down stream for a half-mile, the
rising tide was here met, so heads were turned and the
drag taken upwards, carefully, foot by foot, almost, was
the scent made out by the grand dogs of the
hunt. About a mile from the starting point, hard by
the mill-dam side, our drag became somewhat hotter,
and Music, working alone at the foot of a steep bank
"marked" first in an old root surrounded by sticks and
a lot of rubbish close to a deep pool. Tatters, a Httle
terrier, found her way under ground, and got up to the
otter, and in the subsequent proceedings the otter pun-
ished his opponent terribly. However, in due course,
the "nsh-slicer" sprarg out of his holding almost over
the hounds, and dived into deep water. Now .a most
exciting hunt was enjoyed, and the game waskept mov-
ing for over an hour, every hound in the pack working
eagerly and well. The water being deep, and becoming
very muddy, happily at this point the animal took up
stream, where the river flowed clearer. Here grand old
Music spied her prey, and made a ferocious lunge at it,
but the otter turned round, and the good old hound got
decidedly the worst of the struggle. Up stream the
otter swam, and soon showed signs of exhaustion, re-
peatedly coming to the top of the water. This it did
once too often. Several of the hounds being near at
hand, it was simultaneously seized in powerful jaws, in
mid stream, where the water was three feet deep. The
fight was hard, and lasted full twenty minutes before
the otter was dragged to the bank dead.

Think, gentlemen of the Hunt Clubs of America, of
a pack of six couple of hounds and a brace of wiry-
looking terriers after a "fish-slicer," who, to a consid-
erable extent, thins out the numbers of the speckled
beauties of our ponds and streams. Now imagine the
laying on of the hounds in a few momenta after. Hark!
then, to the deep-toned notes of the dogs as they pro-
claim the "poacher" at hand. Think of the pretty
sight afforded as the hounds enter on the otter drag
laid by the animal's movements over night across the
meadows, down into a bed of spires at j-onder brookside,
while engaged in its bloody work in the night. After
dwelling there a short time they hunt the varmint
merrily well up the water course, and beautifully mark
it in a drain. Here the sport begins. Spades are sent
for; your Gyp and Venom, the plucky little terriers,
are introduced and from the row inside, evidently a war
is going on. After thirty minutes of digging, stamping
and hustling by the terriers, during which they get
fearfully punished, the otter bolts and makes a brilliant
run for over an hour. When this is accomplished in
this country too much praise cannot be given to the
gentlemen who have the honor and satisfaction of or-
ganizing this plucky and exciting branch of sport in the
-[Turf, Field and Farm.

The Breeder and Sportsman is the narr e of
a new paper just established in San Francisco,
by Joseph Cairn Simpson. The initial num-
ber is a very creditable one, and indicates a
determination to make it a reliable exponent
of all honorable sports. "We hope it will
prove a successful venture. — Gridley Herald.

J. A. McKERRON

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a* Specialty.
NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,
Between Dupont and Stockton. San Francisco.
REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

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1011 Market St., San Francisco,

California. •

Harness, Gollar, Saddle

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All work made of best materials by hand and
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for a course of treatment.

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Late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and
Russian Baths, Medical Sanitarium and Steam Bath Drug
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TURF EXCHANGE.
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Llewellyn Setters
FOR SALE.

For lack of room to keep tbem, the owner will sell two

Blue Belton Setter Pups,

From Belton and Bell, the son of Jessie— bv Dan— by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for S'25 each.
For information apply to the office of the Breeder and

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Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

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MANUFACTURES AND IMPORTER OF

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767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
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RAILROADS.

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TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

9.30 A M

* 4.00 pm

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8.00 A M

3.30

* 4.30 P M
8.00 a m

* 4.00 p M
9.30 am
4.30 P M
8.00 am

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8.00 am

* 430 pm
t 8.00 a m

9.30 a m

8.00 A M
5.00 P M
9.30 A M

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8.00 A M
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10.00 A M
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5.30 P m
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8.00 A M

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8.00 A M
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9.30 am
3.30 P M

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DESTINATION.

. . . Antioch and Martinez. .
. ..Benicia

. .Calistoga and Napa, .

. ( Deming, El Paso "I Express

.(.Paso and East. J Emigrant...

. I Gait and ) via Livermore

. T. Stockton j via Martinez

. ..lone

. . .Knight's Landing

" (tSuudays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . .Livermore and Pleasanton

. . . Madera and Fresno . .

. . . Marysville and Chico. ,
. . .Niles and Haywards. .

. f Ogden and \ Express

.(.East / Emigrant

... Redding and Ked Bluff

. i Sacramento, ) via Livermore .
.-.Colfax and r via Benicia. ...

. (.Alta ) via Benicia

.. .Sacramento, via Benicia

. . .Sacramento River Steamers . . ,
.. .San Jose ,

, .Vallejo. .

(JSundays only)..

. Willows and Williams. .

2.40 p M
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7.40 pm
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2.40 P M
7.10 A M
5.40 P M
•12.40 p M
5.40 p M

no. io a m

U1-40AM
2.40 p M
5.40 pm
8.40 a M
2.40 P M

fl12.40 P M
5.40 P M
5.40 P M
410pm
9.40 am
8.40 A M
11.40 A M
6.10 A M
5.40 p M
5.40 pm
7.40 P m
11.40 am

no. io a m

* 6.00 A M
410 pm
9.40 am
7.40 p M
2.40 p M

{11.40 am
•12.40 P m
•10. 10 am
11.40 am

* 7.40 p M

no. io a m

* 7.40 p M

Trams leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PIER.

From "San Francisco," Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND ^.CO-"^^!)— 7.30— 8.30-9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30— 1.30— 2.30— 3.30^1.30 -5.30-6. 30—
7.00— 8.00-9.30— 11.00-"12.00.

To ALAMEDA -•6.00-*t6.30— 7.00-*t7.30— SOO— »t8.30-
9.00— *f9.30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00-1.00— 2.00— 3.00— ftt3.30
-4.00— •tt30'- 5.00— «t5.30-6.00- *t6.30— 7.00- "8.00-
9.30-11.00— '12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— '6.30— 7.00— «7.30-8.00- "S.30-

9.00— 19.30 -10.00 -a0.30-U.OO-.'ll. 30-12. 00-1.00-
2.00 - 3.00 - 100-4.30-5.00-5.30-6.00-6.30-7.00-8.00
-9,30— '12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00-"6.30-7.00-'7.30-t8.00

— '8.30 -9.00— 10.00— 11.00-2.00-3.00— 4.00— •4.30-5.00

- -»5.30-6.00-,6.30— 7.00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND-«5.32-*6.02-6.32-
7.02—7.32-8.02-8.32—9.02-9.32-10.02- 10.32 - 11.02-
11.32— 12.02 - 12.32 -1.02-1.32 -2,02—2.32—3.02- -3.32- -
4.02-4.32-5.02—5.32-6.02-6.32—7.02-8.02-9.32-11.02

FROM EAST OAKLAND '5.21— '5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51-9.51—10.51—11.51-12.51—1.51—2.51—3.51 -4.51-.-
5.51-6.51-7.51—9.21-10.51.

FROM ALAMEDA— »5.15-'5.45-6.15-7.10-»t7.35-S.10-
•t8.35 - 9.10-* 19.35— 10.10-MlO. 35-11. 10-12.10-1.10-
2.10 — 3.10— 1.10-«t4.35-5.10-'|5.35-6.10-*(6.35-7.15
*j7_ 35-? 1S-10 45 ;, *.-: .:.m, " nfe...,/ N-, ,- ... ~~ ' J

FROM BERKELEY— -^»5.4T— '6.15^-6.45— "7"I5^7. 45-
•8.15 — 8.45— 19.15 — 9.45— (10.15-10. 45- til. 15— 11.45-
12.45-1.45-2.45-3.45-4.15-4.45—5.15-5.45-6.15-6.45
— 7.45-9.15-'10.45.

FROM .WEST BERKELEY '5.45-"6.15— 6.45— "7.15-

7.45 — 8.45 — 9.45— 10.45-1.45-2.45-3.45-4.45— '5.15-
5.45-'6.15-6.45— «7.15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO "7.15— 9.15— 11.15-1.15— 3.16

-5.15.
FROM OAKLAND •6.15-8.15-10.15-12.15-2.15-4.15.

All tralnB ran daily, except when star (•) denotes Sun.
days excepted. tTrauiB marked thub (t) run via East Oak.
land. JSundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew.
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St.. S. F.

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from

Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

8 30

A

M

ii m

A

M

III 4<|

A

M

■ a :m\

P

M

4 v,t>

P

H

* .4 In

P

SI

6.30

P

III

8 30

A

M

III 411

A

>l

3 :w

P

M •

4.2b

P

M

10 40

A

M 1

3.30

P

M |

10 4f)

A

M f

3.30

P

M !>

10 40

A

M "1

3.30

P

H

10.40

A

*{

Santa Clara, San Jose,
and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos. Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 A m

* 8.10 A M

9.03 A H.

"10.02 A M

' 3.36 p M
t 4.59 P M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P M.

9.03 A M
*10.02 A M
r 3.36 P M

6.00 P M

8.15 p at

10.02 A H
6.00 P M

10.02 A M
6.00 p m

1 Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A. M.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 a. M. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

.... AND ....

PLEASURE_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

A FFOEDED EY THEIE LINE FOE REACHING
with speed and comfort, the hest places in the State
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FEANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

With its beautiful Groves and delightfid Drives. Trout in
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may be had in
season.

The Bat of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound ins
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid.
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
"HOTEL DEL MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise-
for Sportsmen.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 i 50 feet)

For Warm Salt Water Plunge and Swimminq

Baths.

ELEGANT BOOMS

For Didividual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWEB
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc.. Et«., Eto,

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

£3T At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connect*
daily with Trains of the S. P. R R.
The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San Mateo

Santa Clara. San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety, Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached
by this line Stages connect with trains daily ut San Mateo
for those well-known lit- treats. PTJRISSIMA, SAN GRE-
GORIOand PESCADERO. We would particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of lunge at and about SAN
BRUNO and McMAHONS for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from Sun Francisco
and offer special Inducements to the lovers of this manly
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of and

description issued by this Company, will be entitled to
FREU TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiaiu Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHKCKtt tor all Dogs received in Baggage Cars.

j£t?' In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit, it is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR
and U11AIN, Guns and Fishing Tackle checked and car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart and securely packed
in wood or leather cases may be token in Passenger Cars.

A, N. TOWNE,
Gen. Supt.

IT. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend street
and No, 2 New Montgomery street. Palace Hotel
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JUJDAH

Superintendent. Aeat. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

&%~ 9. P. Atlantic Express Train via Lou Angeles, Yu-
ma, etc. , leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland Ferry, loo*
of Market Street, at 9:30 A. >i.

1882

^fte Ifreefler and jipm-tstuatt.

95

HOW TO CURE
Your Horses !

DUNBAR'S

HOOF and HEALING OINTMENT

II applied according to directions.

Is a Never-failing Remedy and Positive Cure

FOR.

■QUARTER CRACKS. THRUSH, BRITTLE HOOF,
DEAD FROG, CONTRACTIONS OF THE HEEL
OR FOOT, in all cases, and is, in fact, a specific and
certain cure for all Diseases to which the Horses Foot
is liable.

It is also an infallible remedy for COLLAR GALLS,
SCRATCHES. MUD FEVER, GREASE HEEL, OLD
SORES, FRESH WOUNDS, and other like ailments of
the animal kingdom.

For sale by all Druggists and Harness Makers.

REDINGTON & CO., and

LAXGLKV <& MICHKLS.

Wholesale Agents.

If your Druggist or Harness Maker does not keep it in
stock, be will get it for you.

LAVERACKS FOR SALE.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F and Hazel K,
whelped April 20, 1882, out of Lulu Lavearckby Macgregor,
Rob Roy— Queen Mab.

Price of Daisy, $50; of Hazel, $35.

Will book orders for pure Laverack pups by Prince Lav-
erack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverock, Corlo-
witz Petrel, at £25 each, when seven weeks old.

Enquire of Ed. Breeder and Sfortsmak.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if not
as represented or if not satisfactory.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

No. 513 CLAY STREET.

Importers and Dealers in

CUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING
TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC

SENDFOR CIRCULAR OFTHE '

UGOWSKV '

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PIERCE&C0.OAKU?CAL.

AGENTS FOR THE PACIFIC-COAST.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER

at ho logical Horse Shoer

PRACTICAL rN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES
NO. 105 COMMERCIAL St.

For ^3atl© !

A BRACE OP

FINE FOX HOUNDS !

Training and Breeding guaranteed. Address for par
ticulars,

TOM TUNSTEAD,

Nicacio, Marin County

LANGSHANS.

I guarantee a pure Langshan, Croad
Strain, fine healthy Chicks, not related,
for sale of this magnificent breed, for Sep-
C^^ateraber delivery.

MRS, J. RAYNOR,
1416 Folsora St., S. F

T. M'CINNIS,

MAXCPACTPRER OF

SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, COL-
LARS, BRIDLES, AND HORSE
CLOTHING.

Repairing carefully done. Only nrst-class material used.
775 Itlarket St., bet. 3rd & 4th.

SPORTING GOODS.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS,

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
INDIAN CLUBS.

HUNTING KNIVES,

Our Owh Manufacture.
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Finest Assortment in the City.
WILL <Sf F1NCK,

Leading Cutlers, 769 Market Street.

BAY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION,

dan. McCarthy,

LIVEKT, BOARDING AND SALE STABLE

608 Howard St., near Second.

Opening of the Fall Season,

1882.

RACES ! RACES !

SATURDAY, AUG. 5, at 2 P.M.

An Extrordinary Field— 3. 40 & 2. 35 Classes

Two Close and Exciting Contests Same

Day,

At 3 o'clock, P. M., sharp.

2:40 CLASS— Purse $400.— Single Heats, three in five, in
harness; §250 to first, §100 to second, and. -$50 to third
horse.

P. FarreU name3. b. h. VANDERLYNN

M. Rollins names b. g. FREESTONE

A B. Cooper names s. h_ FRANK MOSCOW

SAME DAY.
2:25 CXASS-Purse $500.— Mile heats, three in five, in har-
ness; $350 to first, $100 to second, and S50 to third
horse.

L. J. Rose names b. s. DEL SUR

L, H. Titus names br. m. ECHORA

Chas. W. Welby names ch. g. STARR KING

J. A Goldsmith names s. m. SWEETNESS

John Hughes names b. g. C A TRO

Jackson Cochran names ch. g. ASriLEY

G. Valensin names s. s. CROWN" POiNT

National Rules to govern. Club House balcony reserved
for ladies and their escorts.

Admiss'on to Grounds and Grand Stanza, El-

N. T. SMITH, President.
T. W. HINCHMAN, Secretary.

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd) °

MELBOURNE, Austbama,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter and three to start.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
p. m. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing, R. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

CALIFORNIA'S EXPOSITION.

iTHE 29th ANNUAL

STATE FAIR

— BEGINS AT —

SACRAMENTO, CAL.,

ON THE 11th AND CLOSES ON THE
16th OF SEPTEMBEE.

The Premium List embraces liberal awards for all
kinds of Live Stock, Machinery, Implements, etc., Tex-
tile Fabrics, Mechanical. Agricultural and Horticultural
Products, Fine Arts, etc.

Any further information may be had upon applica-
tion to the Secretary, from whom Premium Lists may
be procured.

HUGH M. LARUE, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

P. O. Drawer A, Sacramento, Cal. July 15 4t

second horse; entrance 5 per cent, to third horse. One mile
and repeat. Horses entered to be sold for $1,000 to carry
their entitled weight. Two pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any one.

No. 9— RUNNING STAKE— Free for all; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $75 added. Second to save entrance. Half-
mile and repeat.

No, 10-TROTTING RACE— Purse, $500. For horses
that have never beaten 2:30.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 19.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE— Purse, $600. Free for all.
No. 12— TROTTING RAOE-Purse, $400. Free for all
two-year-olds. Mile and repeat.

Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting races are the best three in five, except the
two-year-old trot; five to enter and three to start. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination. Purses
divided at the rate of Bixty per cent, to first horse, thirty
per cent, to second, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes,
alternately, if necessary to finish a day's racing, or to trot

special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are nec-
essary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance fo
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, IN WRITING, the horses they will start an Wed-
nesday, on the Monday previous, and on Friday the Wed-
nesday previous, by twelve o'clock M. This rule is obvious,
and must be strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.
' Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise

Special trains will be run by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and South Pacific Coast Railroad, and excursion tick-
ets sold by both companies from all points on their lines,
good from August 14th to August 20th, inclusive.

J. D. CHACE, President.

JAMES 0. WANZER, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

TREKA. SISKIYOU

Wednesday,

CO.,

J

October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity* and Modoc Counties, Cal., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400; second horse, $100. Entrance 10-
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember lrt.

No. 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,

Largest stock of fast livery teams in the State. First-
vlass boarding'. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horses, buggies, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

Sacramento State Fair,

1882.

The subscriber has a lot of thoroughbred horses which
will be offered at

Auction Sale

During the State Fair Week at Sacramento. The lot con-
sists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely bred and promising animals as
there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

SPEED PROGRAMME

FOB THE

First Annual Meeting

OF THE

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Agricultural Fair Association,

At SANTA CRUZ.

Commencing - Tuesday, August 15th.

3,500 IN PURSES!

FIBST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE— Purse $250 for horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Owned in the District.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE— Puree, $500. For horees that
have never beaten 2:25.

SECOND DAY— "Wednesday, Aug. 16,

No 3— RUNNING STAKE— For two-year-olds; $50 en-
trance; $10 forfeit; $150 added. Second to Bave entrance,
Dash of three-quarters of a mile.

No. 4— RUNNING STAKE- Free for all; $50 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added. Second to have entrance. Dash

No. 5-^TROTTING RACE— Purse 8100. For double
team owned in the District by one man.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Aug. 17.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE— Purse $400. For horses that
have never beaten 2:40,

No. 7— TROTTING RACE— Puree $100. For horses that
have never beaten three minutes. Owned in the District.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 18.

No 8— RUNNING RACE- Belling Purse, $200; $50 to

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4_ RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; puree, $75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5— TROTTING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; puree, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY- -Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6— TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
puree, S100; entrance $5, added

No. 7— FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; puree, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
puree, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all horeesthat never
boat 2:35; puree, $400. First horse, $240: second, $120;
third, $40.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent.
of puree; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; puree, $100;
entrance $5, added.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Aug. 23.

No. 3— RUNNING RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 5,
free to all; puree, $250. First horse, $150; second, $75; third.
$25.

No. 4— PACING RACE.— Free to all horses that never
beat 2:25; puree, $300. First horse. $200; second, $75; third
$25.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Aug. 2*.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE.— Free for aU three-year-olds
owned in the District; puree, $300. First horse. $180; sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st, with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott, by Grey McCleUan.;

W. J. Starr names blfc. f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. B. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Genl Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, by Overland.

L. H. Bnsgs names b. c. Warwick, by Milton Medium.

No. 6— TR< tTTING RACE. —Free for all that never beat
2:25; puree, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 25.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE -Freetoallhorsesthat never

beat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third,
$50.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE— Free for all; single dash; one
mile: purse, si'i'H) Fir.-t horse, *120; second. sGO; third. *20

No. 9— TROTTING RACE — Free for all horees that
never beat 2.30; purse, $500. First horse. $300; second, $150
third, $50.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mo. 10— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile and repeat; puree, $200. First horse, $120; sec

id, $60; third, $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE.— Free to all that never beat
2:21; puree, $700. First horse, $400; second, $200; third. $100.

ENTRIES.

Entries must be made in writing and dated, and give
sex, color and marks of horse; also name and residence of
owner.

2. State number of the race in which you wish to enter.

3. State name of sire and dam of horse entered if
known; if unknown, state the fact.

4. State name and postoffice address of party entering
the horse.

5. If name of horse has been changed, state former name

6. Send entrance fee to all nominations.

CONDITIONS."

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5, to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock m. on Monday, the first day of
August, 1832.

2. Entrance fee to the above raceB will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running race3, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. wiU be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK, President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purees will be given without discount.

2d In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock p. si. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern rurining races.

9th. Free for all, in race3 1 and 9, means just what it
sayB, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.

J. H. MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOURTH

ANNUAL

OF THE

MEETING

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA KOSA.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug. 22,1 682.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for aU two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse, $200.
First horse, $120; second, $60; third, $20. Closed on the firet
day of May with the following entries:

E. B. Conway names ch. c Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names a. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
Clellan. „

G. C. Fountain names blk. t. May Day, by Eugene Caa-

P. J. Shafter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic.
Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, Bire unknown.

THIRD PAIR

OF THE

Hinth District Agricultural Ass'n

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rohnerville. Humboldt Co., Cal.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 1:30 o'clock, p. m.

Running— No. 1. Purse of $40. Free for all saddle

horses that have never mn for money. Catch weights.

Half mile and repeat. First, $30; second, $10.

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Pakade of STOCK in front of the Grandstand

At 1:30 o'clock, p M.— Running— No. 2. Puree of $100.
Free for all. Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. si.— Running- No. 3 Puree $30. Mule

Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. .First, $20;

second, $10. "

THIRD DAY.

Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Running— No. 4. Purse of $150. Free for all Mile
heats, two in three. Pirst, $100; second, $50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p m.— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horse3 that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. First, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, p. 3t— Running— No. 6, Puree of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horees that
have never run for money. Catch weights. Firet, $30
second, $10.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Sept. 22d. at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Ladies' EQUESTRiANissi-First, $15; second $10; third,
$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted

At 1:30 o'clock, p. M.— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; second,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, P. 31.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Puree of $150. Free for all. Weights lor age. One mile
dash. Firet horse to first quarter pole, $30; first horse to
Becond Quarter pole, $30: first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first hoise to last quarter pole, $50; that is. the horse
that first reaches a quarter pole wins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter poles and home first, that horse
wins the whole puree.

Remarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District (composed of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July. 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the eutire
puree.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en
trance.

All entries in theBe races must be made with the Secre-
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in thtj
name of the owner, who must l>e a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in full

The trotting races will be conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Association, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources. Including appropria-
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of the Board.

G. O. BARBER, Ferndale Presid. >ni

S. H. CRABTREE. Rohnerville V

MO RRIS LE VINGER. Rohnerville Tr..

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August 5

Ha Gate Fair.

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FIKST DAY— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No. 1— RUNNING— GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5

P<»S.dB2B^SAME BAY. - RUNNING. - ALAMEDA
BTAKE — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile

dash; $75 entrance; $25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save

"tNo" 3. - SAME DAY. - RUNNING. - PARDEE
STAKE. —Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance- $25 forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:40 Class; purse,
«600- first horse, $360; second, $160; third, £60.
ntTo. 5— SAME DAY-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Santa Claus" time (2:174).

SECOND BAT— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No 6 —TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, $800; first horse,
$480; second, $240; third, $80.

No 7 —SAME DAY. — PACING.— Puree, $500; first
horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.

Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
hance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake.

No 9 —SAME DAY.— TROTTING.- Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third,
§60.

No 10 —SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:22 Class; purse,
$800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.

FOURTH DAY— Thuesday, Sept. 7.

Uo. 1L— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second. $120;
third, $40,

No 12 —SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds' purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third, $60.

No. 13. - SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — SELLING
RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive $75: horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to
•arry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under
(Lied valuation.

FIFTH DAY— Feiday, Sept. 8.

NO. It — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —

$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.— SAME DAY.— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to he competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ding first prize to have first choice, the second, second
•hoice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16.-SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:25 CLASS. —
Parse, $800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.

No. 17.— SAME DAY.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will be given the yearling making
She best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 9.

NO. 18.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE,
$150 Gold Medal. Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
•he State of California. RuleB and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— GRAND BICYCLE TOURNA-
MENT, for the Association's Gold Medal to first, Silver
Medal to second, and Bronze Medal to third; 1-mile dash;
open to all bicyclists.

No. 21.— SAME DAY— TROTTING— Free for all;
purse, $800; first horse, $480; second. $240; third. $80.

No. 22.— SAME DAY— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

FOR 1882.

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 11.

No 1-RUNNTNG. -INTRODUCTION STAKE.-For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. 2. -RUNNING. -BREEDERS' STAKE.-For foals
of 1879; oaeandahalf miles dash; $50entrance, p. p.;SJ0U
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.

No 3 - RUNNING— SELLING RACE.— Purse. $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75 Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to cany entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.

No. 4.— TROTTING— 2:40 class; purse, ?L,000.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5-TROTTING.— 255 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, $600; for three year olds
and under. . , , . ,

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.-RUNNTNG-FLLLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR
OLD FELLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $200 added- second to receive $75; tbraUgS;

No. &-RUNNING.-CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKK
—For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; S10U
entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third.

No. 10. -RUNNING.- JENNIE B. STAKE.-For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42} — is beaten.

No 11 —RUNNING— SELLING RACE— Purse, $250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000. to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation.

No. 12— TROTTING— 2:30 class; purse, $1,200.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13.— TROTTING.— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200.
No. 11— PACING.-2:25 class; purse, $500.
No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;
purse, $800.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.-RUNNTNG.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.-
For two year olds; dash of one mile; £50 entrance, $15 for-
feit. S200 added; second horse. $50; third. $25.

No. 17.— RUNNING-SELLING RACE. -Purse, $303;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for *1.200, three
pounds off; for $1,000. five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No 18 —RUNNING— POST STAKE— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
v. dnefldav evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.

No. 19. -RUNNING-CONSOLATION PURSE.-$2oO
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING— 2:19 class; purse, $1,200.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of
2:30 horses. „„

No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed in 1881 with twelve nominations.

No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TLME.-$250 in
plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'
time (2:17i),

Entries for the following events for 1883-4 were ordered
to be closed with the above races:

No. L— RUNNING— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE,
for foals of 1880, to be run at the State Fair of 1883. One
and one-half miles dash; $50 entrance, p.p.; $300 added;
second horse, $100; third, $50.

No. 2.— Same stake, for foals of 1881, to be run at State
Fair of 1884. Same conditions.

No. 3.-RUNNING — MATURITY STAKE. — Three-
mile dash, for four.y ear. olds, in 1883; $100 entrance: $25
forfeit; $500 added; second horse, $150; third horse, $100.
To be run at the State Fair of 1883.

No. 1— RUNNING — CALIFORNIA ANNUAL
STAKE.— For two-year-olds, foals of 188L Dash of one
mile; $100 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse,
$100; third, $50. To be run at the Fair of 1883.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNING— For two-year-olds; purse
$400; mile dash; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

SECOND

mi\f UAL EXH/B/l/O/l!

CONDITIONS.

Entries to all running stakes, trotting and pacing races,
to be made to Secretary Walker, on or before August 1,
3882. Forfeits in running stakes, and the entrance fee of
30 per cent, on the trotting and pacing races, should in all
cases accompany the nominations and entries.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

In all, five to enter, and three to start.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, on purse.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

All offers in trotting races are confined to horses on the
Pacific Coast May 22, 1882.

In running races, three or more entries required to fill.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Becrttary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of ! he Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
jovem running races, except as above specially provided

All entries to be made in writing, to give sex, color and
marks of horBe; also, name and residenceof owner; and in
running races colors to be worn by the rider. And in all,
*ny other particulars that will enable the spectatorsto dis-
iingush the horses in the race.

Write ' ' Entries to racei " on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER.

Secretary.

C. DLETZ.

President.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third

National Association Rules to govern trotting; hut the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day'B racing, or ( o trot a
special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, IN writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o, clock m. This rule ia obvious, and must be
Btrictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex,
color, and marks of horses ; also, name and residence of
owner. In running rrces, full colors to be worn by rider;
and drivers in trotting raceB are respectfully requested to
w ar caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries,
as their horses will be designated upon programmes by
colors worn by drivers. This is necessary to enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1, 1882.

Write ' ' Entries to Races ' on outside of envelope.

EDWIN F. SMITH, HUGH M. LARUE,

Secretary. President.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th.
no. 4— pacific coast novelty running— 21

mile dash, purse $600. The first horse to each half mile to
win $100, and the horse first to two and two-and-one-half
mile posts to win $50 each extra; $200 additional will be
added to the purse, pro rata, if more than ten entries.

No. 5— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with six entries.

No. 6— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 255 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 7— DISTRICT — TROTTING— For named horses;

Surse $500; 7 to enter, 4 to start. This race is intended for
orses that can trot in three minutes or a little better. Four
moneys.

Thtjbsday, Sept. 21st.

No. 8-PACTFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional. Four moneys.

No. 9— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with ten entries.

Ladies' Equestrianism.

£5TFouft Prizes in Gold Coin. $40, $30, $20, $10.

No. 10— DISTRICT— TROTTING— 2:38 Class; purse $800;
7 to enter, 4 to start. Four moneys.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST— RUNNING — Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse $?00, and $200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

No. 12— DISTRICT— RUNNING— For three-year-olds
and over; purse $500; beat two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start-. Four moneys.

No. 13-PACLFIC COAST TROTTING — For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1882; 2:22 Class; purse
$1,500, and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator NOT required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash ($150) with his own name, August 1, 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Satueday, Sept. 23d.

No! 14— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

No. 15— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
FOUR moneys, 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purBe. Ent-
rance fee, 10 per cent, of purse, and must accompany the
nomination. District Races will close with the Secretary
at 5 o'clock p. m. of July 15, 1882. Pacific Coast Races to
close with the Secretary August 1, 1882.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above, other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first aud third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse shall be
qualified to enter in any District Race that has not been
owned in the District six (6) months prior to the day of
the race— and any entry by any person of any horse so dis-
qualified shall be held liable for the entrance fee 60 con-
tracted without any right to compete, and the same shall
be held liable to penalties prescribed by the Rules of the
National Trotting Association and expulsion from this
Association.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

In all the Coast Races noted above, six entries are re-
quired fo fill, and three horseB to start; but the Board

RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ANY RACE WITH A LESS
NUMBER.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. m. sharp.
The rack is first-class, having been improved. Stables,
hay and straw free to competitors.

1

SAN MATEO AND S.ANTA fl
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SA2T JOSS, CAXi.,

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

ENTRIES.

1st. Entries must be made in writing and dated.
2nd State number of the race in which you wish to enter.
3rd State color of horse, and marks if necessary.
4th. State whether the horse is a stallion, mare or
GILDING.

5th. State name op sire and dam if known; if un-
known, state the fact in the entry.
6th. State name and P. O. address of the owner of the

horse entered.

8th. If the name has been changed, give former name.

9th. Repeat by mail, all eutrie-6 made by telegraph.

Agricultural District No. 2. California, comprises the
Counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus
Mariposa, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, and Kern.

, „ „„„,M „ L. U. SHIPPEE, President.

J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

P. O. Box 133, Stockton, Cat

FIRST ^DAY— Monday, Sept. 25th, 188».

No. 1. TROTTING-2:40 class. Purse, $500.
No. 2. SAME DAT— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Pure*.
$750.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 2Gth„

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; ;=15 forfeit; $150 added Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages- mil*
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second'hors*
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money

No. 5. SAME DAY— RUNNING -Selling Race —
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation . Winner can be claimed by any

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING-2:30 class. Purse, $400
NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner in bos-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycl*
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added Second horse t»
receive bis entrance and one- third of added money

No. 9. SAME DAY-PACING-Free for all " Para*
$300.

No. 10. SAME DAY-TROTTING— For four-year-old*.
Purse $400.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 1L RUNNING— li mile dash. Free for all" «5»

entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money

No. 12. SAME BAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purs*
$400.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING-For two-yes*-
olds. Purse $400.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTlNG-2:22 class. Purse $750
No. 15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five-
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified*
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee, ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

To fill running races, three or more subscribers are neces-
sary.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow*
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
S cretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by content
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when condition*
named are otherwise,

All entries to be made in writing, giving name, sex, color,
and marks of horses; also, name and residence nf owner.
In running races full colors to be worn by rider; and drt
vers in trotting races are respectfully requested to weai
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as their
horses will be designated upon programmes by colors worn
by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secretary
on Tuesday, August 1st. 1882.

Write "Entries to Races" on outside of envelope.

A. KING, Prt*ideol

T. 8. MONTGOMERY, Secretaifc

VOL. 1-NO. 7. \

No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET. )

SA1ST FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1882.

( SUBSCRIPTION,

} FTVE DOLLARSi YEAR '

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA,

WILDFLOWER.

2:21 ! ! !

FOALED 1879, BY ELECTIONEER, HER DAM MAYFLOWER BY ST. CLAIR.

2:21!!!

"We are much pleased to be able to present to our readers
an accurate representation of the animal which has probably
elicited more remarks than any other horse bred in Califor-
nia. From the trotting -view point there is no doubt of her
being entitled to the precedence, unless Hinda Rose be
granted the first place, for, although 2:36% in yearling form
leaves a greater gap between that and the second in tbe rec-
ord, 2:21 for two-year-old is so close to the fast of any age
that three and a quarter seconds may be accorded as much
weight as when the difference is between 2:36% and
2:44%. It would be mere guess work, a difference of
opinion which can only be determined in tbe future, wh'ch
is the most creditable, and speculations regarding the here-
after are not necessary in this connection. The portrait and
accompanying description of Electioneer, which was pub-
lished a few weeks ago, is sufficient in relation to the pater-
nal side of the house, and as her races were also given

there is also no necessity for repetition. On the ma-
ternal side, however, nothing has yet been written in
the history of vhe "notables," exeepting the casual men-
tion of the "happy nick" in the combination of Elec-
tioneer and St. Clair blood, Among the old-time horses
of California two, in our opinion, are entitled to the highest
distinction, the couple being Belmont, whose genealogy is
well known, and St. Clair, tbe pedigree of which is sealed
so completely that conjecture is the only guide. There art
physical laws which give a clue to relationship, and men of
science can tell from a few of the bones of a skeleton the
class to which the animal belonged. There are peculiarities
in animal and plant life determining the family to which
they are allied, and in all the varieties of horses there are
striking features enabling the acute observer to give a shrewd
guess regarding their origin. Ap St. Clair had a highbred
rppearance, as his descendants exhibit the same quality

through successive generations, the logical presumption is
that- he was strongly imbued with the blood of
the thoroughbred. At all events, no one of any candor can
deny what the records show, and that in the first and sec-
ond removes from the founder of the family there have
been distinguished performers . A few illustrations will
suffice to prove the teuability of this position. In writing
that the name of Wildflower *vas better known throughout
the civilized world than any other California-bred horse is
owing to the greater interest which is taken in the sports of
the track than was the case ten years ago. At the latter
mentioned date there was nothing like the general interest
that is now exhibited. Comparatively little attention was
given to trotting in the press of the country, outside of tl:
jourmds that made a special feature of racing and trot'
paragraphs being held sufficient where columns are
awarded. Yet one of the sensations of the day ■■

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August 12,

rled a

irotting of Occident, and, before lie had been awar.
distinctive appellation, the "California Wonder" was the teit
for many articles. That he was worthy of the renown we
firmly believe, and we have also implicit faith that, under
more fortunate circumstances, he would have taken a place
in the calendar that might still be at the top. As it was, he
had the "fastest time" of the day, and this is no small
honor. Though, when it was done, 2:163i ranked the best
on record, in the opinion of his owner and those who had
the same opportunity to know what he could do, it was a
long way beneath his rate, and the flight of speed in his
brushes was a token that several seconds were lost through
the turn of bad luck which persistently pursued him. He
has been timed quarters faster than thirty seconds, and such
speedy pacers as Billy Mayo and Dan Voorhees could not
stay with him for a hundred yards. It is too long a story
to rehearse in these outline sketches, and to give our readers
his history from colthood will require more space than can
be allotted at present. From the time he was broken until
purchased, on account of his trotting capacity, there was
scarcely a day when he escaped ill-usage, and, in fact, the
treatment he received m his early life could better be termed
brutality. Compelled to draw loads far beyond the powers
of most horses of his size, flogged, starved, etc., until his
temper was soured, and yet the hauling of loads of sand for
months at a stretch had not stiffened his joints or taken the
■elasticity from his muscles.

When showing the great rate of speed he had a stride of
over twenty feet, and we draw our information from a source
which is eminently trustworthy, that at times he would
cover twenty-four feet. In his later races, owing to his feet
being injured, he fell back to eighteen and nineteen feet,
without a corresponding quickening of action.

The name of Occident, however, is familiar to a great
majority of those who know anything of trotting affairs,
though comparatively few have any knowledge of other St.
Clairs, which are well worthy of a place in horse history.

Mayflower, the dam of Wildflower, was one of the nota-
bilities of the St. Clair clan. She is a small mare or rather
on the long and low order in her formation, and like nearly
all of the St. Clairs we have seen, showing a great deal of
■quality. Very unfortunately for this little mare she was
tutored when there was the slightest knowledge among the
professors as to the methods which should be employed to
correct errors in the action. The boots of the period were
clumsy contrivances, illy adapted for the purpose, worse
even than the primitive guards of bandages and sheepskin
which the old old-time trainers used. The softer material
did not afford the necessary protection from hard blows, but
they soon became shaped to the parts and did not interfere
with the movements of th? joints and play of the tendons,
which the more obdurate material impeded, and the abra-
sions, chafings, etc., were as bad as the wounds. At that
time the problem of weight on the feet and its effect on the
action was a maze to thoBe who had given it study; to
thoBe who had not pondered over the intricacies attending
the UBe it was inscrutable. Men reasoned that if a moder-
ately heavy shoe was found to be advantageous a still
heavier would be better. Weight was applied in a loaded
•quarter-boot or in rolls filled with shot buckled around the
pastern. The first was bad enough, the second infinitely
-worse. In accordance with the general belief of the period
Mayflower was shod with shoes weighing two pounds each
•on her fore feet, and these were supplemented by rolls of
shot, each foot carrying two adied pounds. Four pounds
on each fore foot! and with all this hindrance to speed she
obtained a record of 2:30%, and showed quarters in 34
seconds. There is not an intelligent trainer who will
deny that to keep up a rate which would compass a
mile in 2:30%, thus encumbered, was a wonderful
performance, and that under a system which would have the
same effect in controlling the action, and at the same time
reduce the weight of shoe and appendages to from 12 to 18
ounces, the animal showing such a rate would trot fully fif-
teen seconds faster. This is somewhat hypothetical, how-
ever, and yet it has a great bearing in arriving at a just con-
clusion regaiding the merits of the animal. Mayflower
made the record of 2:30% at Sacramento, May 7th, 1872.
It was for a puree of $1,500, 2:31 class, and there started
against her Mattie Howard and Hiram Woodruff. Mayflower
won in " straight heats," the time of which was 2:39, 2:35,
2:30%. The year previous she trotted several races, but
only one in 1873, and we suppose the heavy weights had
done the job.

There is another St. Clair mare which is entitled to very
nearly the same place as Mayflower; by the record, she takes
precedence of her. This was the mate of Mayflower, very
much of the same style of an animal, and the only difference
in the name is that she is called Mayfly. She is the dam of
Bonita, who takes the Becond place in the record for two-
year-olds, and there are those who regard her as the fastest
of the two. Mayfly trotted on the same track three days
after the race of Mayflower, and emulating her half-sister,
she also won in straight heats, beating Hiram Woodruff and
Jerome in 2:32, S:30%, 2:30%.

When to these illustrations of the value of the St. Clair
blood are added the performances of Lady St. Clair, Ben
Butler, Pat Hunt, Fred Low, Clay, Captain Smith, etc., the
efficacy must be acknowledged, but the history of this noted
California family will come more appropriately at a season
when there is more leisure.

It is almost supererogatory to add a written description, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Most charmingly situated

the pictorial being so perfect, other than to say that she is a ' °? i"gh, rolling ground, commanding a splendid view of the

e , * „ . „. . . , city, the Chesapeake Bay and Fort Carroll, Montebello, with

very handsome shade of bay. She has grown a great deal , Ug 20gQ acres o{ choic(, meadowSi forestSt groves> and farm.

since she made her memorable trot, both in height and

groves,
iug lands, its stock, stables, race track, and general im-
length. The most striking point, or rather points, is the i provements, is no doubt one of the grandest homes in

immense sweep from the whirlbone to the stifle, and from | A™™.<;a- . . . ., . ._ , ...

, , m, ,, .. , ,. .... ., While enioying a visit to Palo Alto some time ago, through

the stifle to the hock. The great length of the tibia throws thekindnesJs£ theeditorof theBaEEDEHAND Spoetsmax, I was
the hock back, for the femur being also long, the stifle is ; forcibly reminded of the apparent similarity in the lives and
"well let down," and the angles are such as to give the full- I tastes of the proprietor of that grandly appointed and stocked
est scope to the play of the limb. Though very finely j establishment and the owner of Montebello. Each of these
1 i i ■ ,-. j. *\ gentlemen has long occupied the exalted position of chief

formed all over, we deem this the important part of ! executive of one of the great railroads of the world; each
her configuration, enabling her to cover the most ground in i enjoys the reputation, at home and abroad, of having eon-
the stride with the least exertion. I tributed more to the growth and prosperity of his own city

and State than any other individual; and each is an ardent

HIRAM HAPPY'S

LETTER FROM
MONUMENTS.

THE CITY OF

lover and extensive breeder of the horse. As with ex-Gov- '
ernor Stanford, the horse interests of Mr. Garrett are purely
a matter of enjoyment and pride, a labor of love. The
Arab steed has ever been an especial favorite with Mr. G.,
and Montebello can no doubt boast of the finest specimens
of Arabian horses in this country. The beauty of outline,
graceful carriage and elastic movements of these animalB

Baltimore, Md., July 31, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Judging from what I
have heard here and elsewhere the high expectations which

lovers of stock ana sport enter tamed respecting the Bbeedeb , «ertainl j most powerfully to the eye and tastes of

and Sportsman have been fully realized by a perusal of the e ^j-j" Am the more noted tte produce of the pure
initiid numbers. The style of the paper, the quality and ^.^ mare Eg a fin& u ht b with whitfl fac/and

variety of its contents, its general make up, give very good . three whi[e feefc rted from DainascuS) Syria, by the late

satisfaction The Morning Herald of this city which has wmiam McDonaid, of this city, for a long time owner of
recently made rapid strides towards a place in the foremost , mm T L deserves particular mention. Two of her sons,
ranks of Baltimore journalism, paid a handsome and well .. Saladin_ a magnincent bay stallion, by Daniel the Prophet;
merited tribute to its distant contemporary. , flnd DamascllSi a highly finished, royally crtsted chestnut.

From extended personal observation I can say that there ; ftre am ^ cMef attractions at Montebello; as is also her
is certainly no State in the Union, there is no section of ^Qlinll(.ai.btl^ hav mftvo 7,no ^ imrt nnnnio s^ti^

country which can compare with the Pacific Coast in point
of natural advantages for stock raising and as a place for the
enjoyment, all the year round, of outdoor sports and pas-
times of every kind. Not only to the horseman and breeder,
but to the hunter and fisherman, to the seeker of recreation,
health and, I may say, wealth, the State of California pre-
sents inducements which I know are not possessed by any
other State. As theBe facts are daily becoming more known
and recognized in the East, I can see for the Breeder and
Sportsman a most promising future— substantial success,
coupled with an enviable position and a national reputation.
And I trust that when it shall again be my pleasure to take
advantage of the excellent advice tendered by the late phi-
losopher of the New York Tribune, and "Go West," I may
learn that my hopes and wishes are being realized by you.

By the residents of other large cities Baltimore is very
generally voted slow in more respects than one. This ap-
plies among other things to our trotting and breeding inter-
ests, and is, no doubt, merited with but one or two conspic-
uous exceptions, so far as breeding is concerned, to which I
will refer in this letter. While this city is possessed of de-
cided advantages as a place of residence and business,
among which may be mentioned its usual mild winters,
clear sunny atmosphere, fine markets and its importance as
one of the great railroad and shipping centers, the hot sum-
mers, cobble stone paved streets, open sewers and hard,
stony, dusty, hilly roads in the suburbs prevent the Monu-
mental City from being set down as a paradise for the enjoy-
ment of fine horses. And while it can boast of what is un-
questionably the finest park (Druid Hill) in the country,
there are fewer elegant family equipages to be seen there ,
and one meets fewer gentlemen's fine turnouts and trotters
on the road, and more lamentable exhibitions of horseman-
ship than any other city of its size in America. Whether
this scarcity of well equipped turnouts is due to the reasons
above given, or to the tastes of the people — to their economi-
cal home habits of living — I will not attempt to say, but the
fact no doubt remains that as a whole our horseflesh is below
the average. Again, the only trotting race course we have is
"several miles away from nowhere," and unfortunately for
it and for the public, the same has long been regarded by re-
spectable horsemen as decidedly peculiar ^'for ways that are
dark," as was Bret Harte's famous Heathen Chinee. The
mystery which still shrouds the identity of the individual
who committed an assault upon William Patterson, Esquire,
is not greater than that which characterized some of the
by-gone struggles on the aforesaid track. While the trot-
ting interests are suffering severely, the running races which

take place at the regular Spring and Fall meeting of the g rf ,■ American Star.
Maryland Jockey Club at Pimhco have of late years been ■'„,„.% ^ „ u„ -c

daughter, the bay mare Zoe, by imp. Bonnie Scotland
Adniack, a beautiful, substantial silver grey stalhoD, 15%
bands high, by Burlington, out of the imported Arabian
mare Saieda (dead), is frequently used by Mr. Garrett as a
pole horse, and although twenty years of age, he carries
himself like a four-year-old.

But the glory of Montebello, the most brilliant star among
its two hundred and odd horses, is Maryland Volunteer, an-
other worthy son of the world-renowned Bire of the king of
the turf, St. Julien. This horse was purchased by Mr. Gar-
rett about two years ago, and the splendid lot of yearlings
of his get qow at the farm would be a credit to any stock
horse in the country. The dam of Maryland Volunteer was
the phenomenal mare Jennie, by Red Eagle, with a record
of 2 :22 and private trial of 2 :16 to her credit.

The subject of our sketch is in color a very rich brown
bay, with black points, full 16% hands high, seven years
old. He is a wellfinished, powerful horse, evenly balanced,
and possessing a pure, bold, open gait. These qualities,
together with his charming disposition, he seems to trans-
mit to his offspring. The horse's speed was never devel-
oped, but he can readily trot a mile in better than 2:40, and
he does this of his own will, without urging and without
boots or weights. Mr. Garrett has permitted the service of
this grand stallion to a limited number of outside stock,
greatly to the improvement of the breeding of this section.

Among the brood mares at Montebello, the following
struck me as being entitled to special reference, by reason
of their choice breeding, fine Bize, color and form. A num-
ber of these were purchased of Col. K. P. Pepper, proprie-
tor of the South Elkhorn farm in Kentucky, and they are
certainly worthy representatives of the famous blue grass
regions:

Euchre, b. in., 16% hands, foaled 1875, by Ericsson
(four-ye*ar-old record, fourth heat, 2:30%), dam Cachuca,
by Almont.

Rachel, b. m., 16% hands, foaled 1874, by Almont:
dam by Gray's Mambrino, Bon of Mambrino Chief.

Winetta, b. m., 16 hands, foaled 1875, by Adminis-
trator; dam by Iron Duke, son of Cassius M. Clay.

Mambrina, br. m., foaled 1874, by Lothair, son of
Woodford Mambrino (2:19); dam fast pacing mare, by Jeff
Davis.

Canlon, b. m., foaled 1875, by Alcadne (sire of Enig-
ma, 2:26, Hylas 2:24%j, son of Mambrino Chief; dam by
Lever, Bon of Lexington.

Flirt, b. m., sired by Abdallah Prince, by Vorhees Ab-
dallah; dam by Black Bashaw.

Beulah, blk. m., foaled 1865, sired by Royal George; dam

quite successful and enjoyed the patronage of our better
class.

In this connection simple justice demands a tribute to an
organization to which Baltimoreans are at present largely
indebted for their enjoyment of outdoor sport. I approach
this subject with feelings of the profoundest variety. Cities

Blue Grass, b. m., by Blue Grass, by Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian; dam by Hunter's Glencoe, Jr., by imp. Glencoe.

With such "blood," backed by the opportunities and
means ^bieh Mr. Garrett possesses. Montebello will, no
doubt, very soon rank among the great breeding establish-
ments of the land.

Meadow View Farm, the charming home of Mr. H. B.

like Pittsburgh Cleveland and Buffalo may have their trot- Holtoili near .Powhatanj Marviandi about sis miles west of

ting clubs; but what place can boast of a base ball organi-
zation like Baltimore? The pride of our people! The glory
of our city! The heroes of many well earned defeats! And
while the residents of the other cities named are enjoying
the dying echoes of the trotters' musical footsteps at even-
tide (patent applied for), our inhabitants are sipping fishy
water on their marble doorsteps and discussing the distant
possibility of o-ir base ball club winning a first-class game
before the leaves begin to turn. To see those nine artists
vainly struggling with some tmall-sized enemy, and submit
to the whitewashing process, would impart grace and flexi-
bility to the intellect of an Oregon hackman. While "our
boys" may be very clever young men on general principles;
while, with proper "handling," they might even make first-
class hands in a corn field, when it comes to playing base
ball, I have in my mind a lot of trained horses which I saw
in California, and which could — but no, I shall not be guilty
of so unjust a reflection upon the stock of your glorious
country.

This being the City of Monuments, the propriety of erect-
ing, at the close of the current season, a suitable memorial
to commemorate the glory of our base ball club has been
agitated by a number of our public-spirited men. The Her-
ald is to be custodian of the fund to be raised for this pur-
pose, and the people will doubtless respond nobly. The
proposed monument is to have for its base a huge ball, con-
structed of petrified whitewash, upon which is to be placed a

Baltimore, is another place where the horse has not been
neglected. Orange Blossom (2:26%) the great son of Mid-
dletown, and Meadow Chief, by Hamlet, are owned here,
and their get are showing up remarkably well. It is greatly
regretted by our horsemen that Mr. Holton's business mat-
ters preclude his bestowing upon the breeding interests that
active attention which his tastes, judgment and ample means
would under other circumstances prompt him to give.

The fleet little chestnut stallion, HanniB, by Mambrino
Pilot, who a few years ago advanced so rapidly towards the
place of a world-beater, is also owned in this city. He ha6
been retired from the turf and is doing stud service.

So much for the horse in "My Maryland." At some
future day it will afford me pleasure to give your readers an
account of our "canvas-backs, terrapin and oysters," in
which three luxuries we are as far ahead of the rest of the
world as we are behind in horse and sporting matters.

Hiram Happy.

We have received the first number of the Breeder and
Sportsman, published at San Francisco, and edited by Mr.
J. C. Simpson, and it presents a fine appearance. It is
the kind of a paper which has long been needed on the Pa-
cific Coast, and it is to be hoped that it will meet with gen-
erous support. Its discussion of breeding topics will rouse
interest in that subject and add to the value of the products
miniature freight car filled with imitation goose eggs made | of breeding farms, audits treatment of the turf will swell
of plaster of Paris and bats (brick-bats). This beautiful de- ! the receipts of racing parks. The journal, which is devoted
sign and sentiment, emblematic, as it were, of our boys' i to breeding and sport, and which is conducted with enter-
record, was suggested by a young lady from Boston, who prise and ability, frequently puts more money into other
was recently induced to witness a game of ball here, but people's pockets than its own, but we cannot believe that
who desires her name withheld on account of respectable snch will be the result of Mr. Simpson's venture. If the
connections. '' breeders and track managers of thePacific Coast do not sua-

To return to the equine race. The most extensive horse- 1 tain him, they will not deserve to reap the benefits whit"
breeding farm in this section is Montebello, the. magnificent j will grow under the fostering care of a vigorous home orga:
suburban home of Mr. John W. Garrett, President of the1- Turf, Field and Farm .

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MILLIMAX'S BELLFOUKDER.

We were much pleased to find the following in the Orego-
nian of the 3Uth ult. There is no mistaking the authorship,
and handiwork of our old friend, Tom Merry, was evident
before the first paragraph was read. The blood of Bell-
founder is quite prominent on the Pacific Coast, and the
short history will be interesting to many in California. -Four
of his get in the 2:30 list, with the limited opportunities he
was awarded is a very good showing, and from what we hear
the progeny of his son Gus. is likely to add to the reputa-
tion of the family.

In the Summer of 1855 Alexander Gamble of Menlo Park,
California, who had accumulated considerable money in
mining enterprises in Nevada, commissioned his brother, re-
siding in the East, to buy him a trotting stallion, with a
record better than 2:40. Gamble had the celebrated gray
pacing mare Unknown, which had beaten Fillmore, Honest
Ance and a nubmer of others at heats of two and three miles,
and into this new horse he was patting the profits of her vic-
tories. The horse arrived in California in good season and
in excellent health. He was not very large, but highly
formed and possessed of quick and spirited action. He was
a rich rosewood bay, with black points and a fine mane and
tail. He had a rather large head, but it was clean and bony,
with a great breadth between the eyes, indicating the highest
order of gameness and ability to "go the pace and stay the
distance." Milliman's Bellfounder, as this horse will hence-
forth be known in the history of the trotting turf, was by
Bellfounder, out of a daughter of Engineer, grandam by
Bishop's Hambletonian, he by imported Messenger out of
Pheasant by Shark, son of Medley. His sire, Bellfounder,
was by the Morse Horse, he by European out of a daughter
of Harris' Hambletonian, grandam Mozza by Peacock, son
of Messenger. The horse was strongly inbred to Messenger,
the very head and front of American trotting blood. Soon
after his arrival in California Bellfounder was matched for
$2,500 a side, half forfeit, to trot against Robert P. Morrow's
brown stallion Latham, already having a record of 2:33.
The race was to come off in August, at Sacramento, and
Bellfounder placed in charge of George N. Ferguson, a rep-
utable and skillful driver, who has since become wealthy
and retired from me turf. Whether it was that he got too
lame, or that he did not show a satisfactory trial, we have
never known; but he was taken back to Mr. Gamble's farm
and kept there until the great smash up of the mining stock
market in 1867. This bankrupted Mr. Gamble, who caused
all his horses to be sold at auction during the Summer. A
merchant bought Bellfounder, but the old hurse had become
irritable and he soon parted with him for $800 to William
Bigham, tuen of Bock Creek, Oregon, but now residing at
or near Spokane Falls. Bigham took Bellfounder out into
the wilderness of bunch grass, and there it was that he sired
the gelding Mark Twain, which was afterwards sold to Rock-
well, the trainer, and drowned on the steamer Pacific,
wrecked off Cape Flattery in ltt75. Previous to his coming
to Oregon he got the stallion Gus., with a record of 2:26%.
Br. C. H. Mack of Walla Walla, subsequently purchased the
horse from Mr. Bigham for SI, 000, and while the doctor
himself never reaped any great amount of pecuniary gain
from the purchase, the county of Walla Walla probably
gained at least $150, UOU by his removal thither. The first
of his get showed well and sold for good prices. Belleflower,
bred by William Glassford, was sold for $5,000 to Col. Eyre
of San Francisco, and Startle, a younger brother, is now the
property of Lhe Robertson brothers of this city. We append
the records of the most noted ones:

SAME.

OWNER.

RECORD.

Gua

2-.26H

Dexter

V. B. DeLashrnutt

Goldfoil

2:32 k
2:3-6%
2:34 jj
2-85 S4
2:35$i

H. S. Hogohoom

Dr. C. H. Mack

Chas. H. Russell

ANOTHER AXMONT.

We hear of still another Almont on the coast. Alwood is
owned by Dr. .Mack of Oregon, and the appended descrip-
tion is given by Tom Merry in the Oregonian ;

Before us stands a mighty looking horse, about sixteen
hands and two inches high. In 1878 he became blind
through epizooty, and the following year he came to Wash-
ington Territory. He resembles the pictures of Alexander's
Abdallah (sire of Goldsmith Maid) more than any other of
his ancestors, though a larger horse. His neck is a trifle
short and his nose Roman, showing the Mambrino Chief
characteristics very plainly in this respect. His shoulders
are very oblique, raking well into a good back piece, and his
chest is fairly enormous. Thn loins arcn finely but the hips
droop considerably Yet in this respect he resembles both
Almont and Alexander's Abdallah, two of the moBt famous
sires of trotters in the world. Hence it cannot at this late
day be regarded as a defect. His legs are splendid, and we
doubt if a heavier boned horse ever stood over iron. His
pedigree comprises the best trotting blood to be found any-
where. For twenty years there has been a rivalry between
New York and Kentucky as to which could breed the best
trotters. New York's favorite stock was the get of Rysdyk's
Hambletonian, he by Abdallah, he by Mambrino, and he by
imported Messenger. The Kentucky sire was Mambrino
Chief, by Mambrino Paymaster, and he by Mambrino, son
of Messenger. Both these rival strains of blcod ar'j to be
found in Alwood, together with other leas noted strains of
scarcely less merit. He is by Almout, his dam by Black-
wood (sire of Prutine, 2:19), her dam by Alexander's Ab-
dallah. Blackwood was by Alexander's Norman (sire of
Lulu, 2:15), and he by the Morse Horse, also to be found in
the pedigree of Bellfounder. Thus Alwood combines four
of the great trotting lines — Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief,
Pilot, Jr. and Blackwood, or rather, the Morse Horse.

The Mentmore yearlings, the property of Lord Roseberry,
were sold publicly at auction on Thursday, July 6th, at New-
market, England, consisting of nine head that brought $15,-
326, or an average of $1,714 per head. The highest priced
one was the bay colt by Macaroni, dam Queeh Marion, by
King Tom, $5,100.

TURF AND TRACK.

FIXED EVENTS.

Santa Cruz County Fair Association. First annual meeting at Santa
Cruz, Aug. loth. l«th, 17th and lath.

Sonoma County Park Association, at Santa Rosa, Au^. 22d, 23d. 24th,
25th and 26th.

Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma,
Aug1. 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
elusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September Sth, in-
clusive.

EI Dorado District Fair at PlacerviUe, from September 5th to September
Sth, inclusive.

California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,
September 11th to the ICth inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September ISth and during the week.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose, September 2jth to the 30th inclusive.

Humboidt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September 19th
to September 22d, inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
to October 5th, inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th,
inclusive.

Xevada State Fair, at Reno, from Monday, October 2d, to the 7th, inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive,

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to September 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Fiirmington, August 31st to September Sth in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the Sth inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the
9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providen-je, September 12th to the 15th in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.

New Jerse}- State Fair, at Monroe, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive-
Western Michigan Fair, at Grand. Rapids, September 2oth to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

TROTTING ON THE BAT DISTRICT COURSE.

On Saturday last the Fall circuit of 1882 was informally
commenced on the Bay District track. Though not one of
the regular California Fairs, the horses which came to-
gether have engagements throughout the circuit, and hence
there was quite an interest taken in the opening battle. The
interest, however, was mainly confined to those who have
more than a transient fondness lor the trotter, and, conse-
quently, the attendance was nothing like what two such con-
tests should have called out. Still there wap quite a con-
course of people, the balconies of the hotel and Club House
having a fair representation of the fair ones of San Fran-
cisco; the upper stand contained a goodly number, while
around the pooling quartets there was a dense crowd anx-
ious to invest on the horses they fancied. As usual, there
was a variety of opinions. In one group it was held that
Sweetness could not be beaten, in anothet there was no end
to asservations that Starr King would win in a jog, and still
others who had implicit faith in the prowess of Crown
Point, Ashley, Cairo and Del Sur. There had been so many
stories told of the immense speed which some of them had
shown in tLeir exercise that it was not surprising that great
deeds were anticipated, and the very sauguine marked
figures fur their favorites which, if they had been capable of
accomplishing, would have ended the race in one heat.
Starr King, it was stated, bad gone in 2:21J^ at one time
and in 2;J9 at another, aud this so easily that it was sure he
could reduce it four or five seconds without any trouble.
Sweetness was certain to trot as fast as her driver
desired, according to the dogmatic promulgations
of those who are so good at figuring, for she had
done a half mile on the Oakland Trotting Park in 1:08% —
"a seventeen gait, you know; and the Volunteers go the
route." Cairo was also reported to be doing well, greatly
improved by his absence from the track, and entirely dil-
ferent, " steady as an eight-day clock," his patrons claimed,
and had entirely given up his old habit of diving and break-
ing, as he was accustomed to do of yore. Crown Point,
Ashley and Del Sur having been trained at a distance from
the city, very little was known as to what they had been
showing, though some good judges quietly picked up " the
field," composed of all the starters excepting Sweetness and
Starr King, and these were rewarded with a liberal return
for the investment. Nearly all the speculation was confined
to the 2:25 race, and at least nine-tenths of the comments
were restricted to the horses engaged in it. It was generally
conceded that Vanderlynn was so much superior to Free-
stone and Frank Moscow that there was not much likelihood
of a contesL; and although the favorite proved to be the
victor, one of the games of the long-rubber was lost, and his
competitors displayed qualities which are almost certain to
ripen into excellence in course of time. Being all new per-
formers, Saturday's race being their first appearance, a
short description will be in place. The winner, Vanderlynn,
is a very handsome bay, with fine action and a great turn of
speed. He is a nice size for a trotter, and appears to have
the other qualities as well. He is by George M. Patchen,
Jr. (^California Patchen), and his dam was by the thorough-
bred horse Joseph, brought to this State by A. Mailliard.
The success of Patchen as the progenitor of trotters has
been such as to award him a high place in the Trotting Stud-
Book; and when matched with highly bred mares, his off-
spring show well in form as well as in speed. Thus there
is Sam Purdy, from a dam by Illinois Medoc; Susie, from a
mare by Owen Dale; Starr King, from Mary Wonder, a fast
quarter mare. And Billy Hayward and Alexander exhibit
so much " quality " that there is a strong probability that
their dams had a good share of "blood." Joseph was by
Hermes, a son of Mariner and the great Fashion, from
Patsey Anthony, by imported Priam, grandam by Virginian.

Freestone is a large fine locking horse, a darker bay than
Vanderlynn "Rangeier", and taken altogether a fine speci-
men of the fast-trotting American roadster. He has the
thoroughbred on both sides. His sire, Captain Webster,
by Belmont (Williamson's;, his dam by Owen Dale, a son
of the same Belmont. This gives him a double cross of that
favorite California blood, and as there is another noted
family of Belmonts it is necessary to explain that the Eastern
Belmont, the sire of Nutwood, Wedgewood, etc., is a grand-

son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian; and on the other side of the
mountains a Belmont is accepted as one of that family,
whereas on this coast it is the thoroughbred which is meant.
Contrary to the general belief where there is so much
thoroughbred blood, Freestone has high action, and still
further from what many suppose is a thoroughbred charac-
teristic, he is steadier than an "eight day clock." He never
broke during the four heats, and that in situations which
would be trying to an old campaigner. He trotted behind,
in front and alongside of a horse with a greater develop-
ment of speed, and though on different occasions he was on
the verge of disaster recovered without "leaving his feet."
Of course his driver is entitled to great credit for his part
being played so well. We have not the least hesitation in
predicting that Freestone will surely make a fine trotter.

The third in this triangular contest, Frank Moscow, is
also above the usual size, still larger than Freestone, and
not as highly finished as the other, though a horse of good
style, and a manner of going which indicates an increase of
speed in the future. He is an Eastern-bred horse, his sire
being of the same name, and doubtless belonging to the
family of Moscows, the members of which were mainly bred
in Michigan. In both races a majority of the horses were
driven "artistically," and one, two or three as far from it as
is usually seen. Still it is difficult to tell whether the driver
or the horse is the party in fault, and as Pete Brandow sur-
rendered his seat behind one of them after the short ex-
perience of one heat, in that instance it may be safely set
down the horse was to blame. It is the first time on record
when Brandow gave up the reins, and the boys were mark-
ing the date on the stable doors. It cannot be (at least we
hope not) that the luxuries of the mining camps have so far
enervated our friend that he has lost his determination;
but a repetition will surely lead us to that way of thinking.
One of the horses was driven in a way that is very repre-
hensible, and though the judges penalized him by giving
him the last position, this was a small sentence for the
work he performed.

The following is a detailed account of the races:
The first race was for the 2:40 class, in which through his
private trials Vanderlynn was made a great favorite in the
pools, seUing for §50 against §25 for the two other entries
combined, they being Freestone and Frank Moscow. Van-
derlynn showed himself quite worthy of the confidence of
his backers, as, with the exception of a bad break in the
th.rd heat, he trotted in an even and determined man-
ner. In the first heat Moscow got a slight advantage at the
start, and at a moderate gait he led the two others to the
hilf-mile in 1:16%, but Vanderlynn was trotting squarely
within himself, and overhauling the leader on the turn, he
won handily in 2 :32, with Moscow second and Freestone last.
In the second heat Vanderlynn outspeeded his two adversa-
ries and was an easy winner in 2:29, the half being made in
the same time as in the preceding mile. In the third heat
the two out made a bolder bid for victory, and at the
second turn they carried Vanderlynn off his feet to such a
tune that when he regained his stride his driver saw that his
chance for the heat was hopeless, so he left it to the other
two, who came down the homestretch side by side, so much
so that on the judges' stand it seemed tike as if it would be
a dead heat; but Freestone passed the wire a neck in front
of Moscow, the quarter being made in 37%s., the half in
1:14%, and the mile in 2:29. There was but little change
in the betting, as the result seemed to be a foregone conclu-
sion, and so it proved to be; but Freestone made a gallant
fight of it, though Vanderlynn had a tritle the best speed, and
wun the heat and race in 2 :27, the half being made in 1 :13 % .
Vanderlynn will ba a very useful horse in his class through-
out the circuit, but he will be likely to find himself in still
better company than was the case on Saturday. Pat Farrell
deserves credit for the manner in which he brought the horse
to his first race, and for the careful way in which he guided
him to victory.

SUMMARY.

Bay District Traek, Aug. 5th, 13S2.— 2:40 class— Puree $400; $200 to flr*,
5lou to second, and 56O !■> third horse.

P. Farrell uames u. h. Vanderlynn 1 l 3 1

M. Rollins uaiuea o. g. Freestone 3 2 12

A. B. Cooper names 9. g. Frank Moscow 2 3 2*

'lime— 2:32, 2:29, 2:29, 2:27-

Then came the big event of the day, the 2 :25 class, on the
results of which the pools had been selling in an ever-vary-
ing manner since the previous evening at the Arion, and
from the arrival of the first visitors at the track, Sweetness,
the newcomer, disputed with Starr King for the supremacy
as the favorite, while Cairo, Ashley, Crown Point and Del
Sur were sold as the field, the only absentee among the
entries being the Echora of Mr. Titus. The odds kept
changing with every pool, but the average was between the
following extreme quotations: Starr King §25, Sweetness
$21, the field §12; and with the mare as first choice at $40,
Starr King would fetch $30, and the field $25. An effort
was made to get a heat through between the final one of the
2:40 class, but the scoring was so wild that after half a dozen
ineffectual attempts the horses were sent to the stable.

There was a great deal of jockeying in order to obtain a
favorable start, but at the fifth attempt the gong was tapped
to a pretty even start, save that Starr King was more than a
length behind his horses. His was the second position,
while Cairo was at the pole and Sweetness on the extremo
outside. From the start Ashley and Cairo went to the
front, with Sweetness close up, and the quarter was reached
in ZQ% seconds, Down the back stretch Sweetness im-
proved her position, with Starr King on a slight break and
Crown Point in the exdeme rear. On the further upper
turn Sweetness passed Cairo, and when Tim Kennedy saw
that the mare was at his heels, he urged Ashley to a break,
and the hoise ran quite a distance without being brought to
his proper gait, and yet, despite this perversion of the rules,
Sweetness beat him out by a good neck, he being three
lengths ahead of Starr King, and then came Del Sur and
Crown Point, but Ashley was properly set back last for run-
ning, and his driver wus c mtioned. The half was made in
J :11 and the mile in 2:25.

There was but very little change in the betting, as Stan-
King was still strongly backed by his adherents, as was
Sweetness by her admirers. The drivers were cautioned not
to delay the race by their manoeuvres, as the postponement
of 6ucn an important event detracted so much from the en-
joyment of the race. After three ineffectual attempts the
horses were ordered to score by Starr King, and they were
tapped oft with Starr King two lengths behind them all and
on a wabble that immediately became a bad break that took
away all his chances for the heat. The quarter was made
by Sweetness in 37 seconds, with Crown Point close up and
Ashley at his wheel, and in a few strides the latter was again
on the lead with the mare, both making a speeding half u.-
1:11, bat this being too hot a pace for Ashley he broke an

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August 12,

surrendered his position to Crown Point, who closed up
with Sweetness, and after a fine struggle he teat her out by
half a length in '1:24:, the mure being three lengths ahead of
Cairo, driven by Mr. Hughes; then came Del Sar, Ashley
and Starr King last—some timers on trie outside made the
heat faster.

As might natura'ly be supposed, there was now a great
revulsion in the betting, and as he was known to be a good
stayer, Crown Point was made the favorite at $60 against
-$30 for Starr King and $30 fur the | field. Pete Brandow
took charge of Starr King, and again there was a great deal
■of tedious scoring, owing to the difficulty of getting that
horse up to his position. It was thus that only at the
seventh trial were they tapped off, and Crown Point, leaving
his feet, lost the pole in the few first strides, and again Ash-
ley and Sweetness were cuntestiug for the lead and reaching
the half-mile in 1:13, with Crown Point some six lengths
behind and Starr King last of all. The pace was too strong
for Ashley, who was whipped into a break and then allowed
to run as in the first heat, an action that was very much ad-
Terse to the chances of Sweetness. Crown Point made an-
other break on the upper turn, but, on regaining his stride,
lie trotted very rapidly, and passing Ashley near the three-
quarter pole, ne gradually overhauled Sweetness, and after
a fine contest, won the heat in 2:27 by a length from the
■mare, she leading Starr King by tbrice that distance, and
4hen came Ashley, Del Sar and Cairo in the order men-
tioned. Ashley was again placed last for running, and his
driver might consider himself lucky that that wai the only
penalty he incurred for his conduct.

It was now $100 to $30 on Crown Point, and at these
terms a great deal of money went into the box, the long odds
being given by those who had pinned their faith on the favor-
ites at the early stages of the race. PatFarrell now resumed
his place with Cairo, and Chauncey Kane took the reins
over Starr King. Again was the start delayed by tedious
scoring, and as the weather was turning cold and windy, a
great many visitors left for home. More than half an hour
was wasted in attempts to get the horses together, bat it was
only at the tenth time that the bell was tapped to a pretty
fair start. Up to the second turn they were still pretty even,
but there Crown Point took a decided lead, Star King being
the only one near him by six lengths at the half -in 1:12.
Some of this advantage was lost by the leader by a break
near the three-quarter pole, and apparently had the heat
safe, when he made a double break within the draw-bridge,
which would have cost him the heat had SUr King possessed
his usual speed, but Crown Point being admirably caught by
Donathan he won by half a length in 2:27, the second money
going to Sweetness and the third to Starr Kiug. This brought
to a conclusion the first of the series of contests of the 2 :25,
class that promise to furnish some of the best races through-
out the circuit.

SUMMARY.

Same Day — 2:25 class — Purse, $500; mile heats, three in five, in harness,
$350 to first, $100 to second, $50 to third horse.

G. Valensin names s. s. Crown Point.. (W. Doniathan) 5 111

J. A. Goldsmith names s. m. Sweetness

.. (J. A. Goldsmith) 1 2 2 S

Chas. W. Welby names eh. et. Starr King (Owner) 2 6 3 2

John Hushes uames b. g. Cairo (Owner) 3 3 5 5

L. J. Rose names b. s. Del Sur (Walter Mayben.) 4 4 4 6

Jackson Cochran names ch. fr. Ashley. (Tim Kennedy) 6 5 3 4
Time- -2:25, 2:24, 2:27, 2:27.

The Chicago Fall Trotting Meeting. — The programme
for the coming horse fair, September 16th to the 23d in-
clusive, announces premiums aggregating upward of $15,-
000. The prizes are fifty-seven in number, including the
following: A $1,000 purse for the 2:45 class, for the 2:25
class, for the 2:21 class; for the 2:25 class pacing, for the
2:29 class, for the 3-minute class, for the 2:33 class, for a
free-to-all pacing and for a 2:17 class. Also a §2,000 purse
open to all stallions, and a special four-year-old stake, open
to Phil". Thompson, Farce, Bronze, Fred. Crocker, Jay Eye
See and Waiting, and any other four-year-old and under;
entrance, $250. If two of those named above start, the
Association adds $1,000. If three or more, ©2,000. A
special Consolation purse will be announced for the two
last days, about September 1st. The entries close on Mon-
day, August 28th, at 11 p. m.

AN AMATEUR STEEPLECHASE.
One of the main features of the race meeting at Saratoga,
■was the Grand National Hunt Steeplechase, with amateur
aiders, and from the following account of the race, as given
in the N. Y. World, it would appear as if our horses and
riders both lacked training in this difficult cross-country
riding: "There were five starters, and Hose was a great
favorite, many being willing to bet that she would be the
only one to go over the course. Probably a steeplechase
never was run in this country which created so much fun
and amusement. At the start Mr. Holmes took the lead
Tvith Lennox, attended by Mr. Strathey on Rose. Mr.
Purdy on Trojan was third, but, gradually dropping back,
was passed by Mr. Penniston on Echo. Barrister began the
fun by refusing at the first jump, Rose and Lennox mean-
while making a pr6tty race in the run round the last turn,
both horses jumping well up to and including the north
section of the water. At the first of the rails into the frac-
tional track Lennox tripped and fell, throwing Mr. Holmes,
^nd this was the beginning of one of the most uproarious
scenes of fun ever witnessed on a race-track. What with
Barrister refusing each jump until he reached the water,
which he refused a dozen times, the buck-jumping of Echo,
the occasional falls of Mr. Penniston and the slow and delib-
erate jumping of Trojan, it needed half a dozen pairs of
eyes to see all the fun, which was finally supplemented by
Mr. Clem Alloway remounting Lennox and in his shirt-
sleeves aud black silk hat started over the course. Although
the horse could not throw him he stopped, bolted and hung
at every jump. In the meantime Mr. Strathey was rating
along alone at a very fair pace, Rose jumping in fine style.
The final outcome of the race was that Rose won by half a
mile in 6:02. Echo was second three furlongs in front of
Trojan, he "pacing" in five furlongs in front of Lennox.
As Barrister could not be got over the water-jump the first
time, his career in the race ended there." The following is
a summary:

August 1, 1882.— Grand National Hunt Steeplechase Sweepstakes, for
qualified half-bred hunters, at £10 each, with $750 adued, of which $260 to
the owner of the second horse, the third to receive $100 out of the stakes;
to be riduen by members of any regula ly organized Hunt Club in the
United States and Canada; minimum weight, ltJO lbs.; 10 subscribers; full
course, about two miles and three-quarters.

J. P. Dawes' eh. m. Rose, 6, by Helmbold, dam by Niagara

(h.-b), laoibs (Mr. Strathey) 1

Hy. Drysdale's ch. g. Echo, 5, bv Judge Curtis, 160 lbs

(Mr. Penniston) 2

S. Berkley's ro. g. Trojan, aged, 100 lbs (Mr. Purdy) S

R. Craik's ch. g. Lennox, 5, by West Roxbury, dam by Joe

Stoner, 160 lbs (Mr. Holmes aud Mr. Alloway) 0

J. R. Harper's ch. f. Barrister, aged, bv Judge Curtis, 160 lbs.

(Mr. Hunter)

Time— 6:02.
Pools— Rose, $105; Lennox, $55; field, $50. Mutuals paid $11 30.

ON THE ROAD.

There is not a city in the Union that posses?es more nat-
ural requisites for good and safe driving than San Fran-
cisco, aud yet that is sd poorly provided for in that respect.
We have an open road of easy access to the Park, and thence
a fine drive to the ocean shore, but it appears that the ex-
penditures needed for the preservation of the Golden Gate
Avenue are largely in excess of the supplies, and that the
necessary outlay on the Park and buildings does not admit of
the disposal of a sum that would keep the roadways in fine
order. This is parsimony that will not meet with the
approval of our citizens, who all take a natural interest in
the Park, rescued as it has been from arid, sandy dunes tbat
border its pleasant, leafy, grassy mounds on either side,
and who will witness its decay and ruin with feelings of
intense disgust. The Gjlden Gate Park is an object of
pride to both rich aud poor. Alike they enjoy the view
and fragrance of the lovely parterres of fliwers, the green
slopes of emerald, the leafy bowers, the fresh, balmy breeze,
and ia the distance, across the bay, the bold mountains
bathed in a light, golden vapor, while far beyond are the
dark blue tints of the oceiu, speckled with the white wings
of the world's commerce, hasteniug to and from the Golden
Gate of the far West. There are two or three coigns of
vantage from which one of the most lovely views, combining
sea and landscape, can be seen, aud on favorable days these
are crowded with ladies and children, who, with their bright
costumes, give bits of color to the rural scene of dwarfed
trees and bosquets that are greatly pleasing to the eye. When
they are tired of viewing this wealth of nature, they descend
the hillocks, and seated on the grassy plats beneath the
welcome shade of bright foliage, they watch with beamiug
eyes the various equipages that dash by with their merry
occupants to and from the ocean shore.

Tue ladies who drive or ride prefer the morning hour,
as then the wind is not so rough as it is likely to be in the
afternoon; and from about 11 to 1 in the day may be seen
skillful drivers and graceful equestriennes that might be
compared successfully with their foreign sisters in Hyde
Park or the Bois de Boulogne. In the afternoon, about 3
o'clock, the scene becomes very animated, especially on
Saturday and Sunday, when countless teams of all kinds
and descriptions come dashing around the curves with the
ribbons held by men who are undisguised lovers of the
speedy horse, and who are not reluctant now and then to
have a friendly brush with a rival team when the lyux-like
eyes of the officials are closed and the road is clear for the
tussle.

It would be impossible to give a full account of the
habitues of the road, but at random we note a few as they
pass us at a clipping gait to and fro on the roads that are
too hard for good driving:

Here comes Andrew Smith with his fine chestnut mare by
Irvington, that can show 2:50, followed by William Cun-
ningham, a slashing mare by Fred. Lowe, that although
pleasant to drive, is yet somewhat faster. Nexc is John
Hanna, with a big, stylish pair of bays to a neat rockaway,
and then William Alvord, with his brown team that almost
every day are so well known and admired on the drive.
Driving quietly along, as if contented with himself and his
surroundiugs, is Ned Fry; but look well at the points of
that big bay mare before you test her speed ia a brush, for
although she is young and has no record, she can trot, so
rumor says, well within the forties. Here is another clip-
per, one of the nicest on the road, a big brown horse, and
Joe Marks is his proud possessor. Next comes the skillful
amateur driver of the Pacific Coast, P. A. Finigan, who
does not hesitate to enter the lists against the most noted
professionals, and we cast an admiring glance at Don
Elipher and mate as he dashes by. Another habitue
of the drive is J. H. Tobin, with his bay and chest-
nut favorites, Sam and Dick, and then there is W. AT. Starr,
with his handsome aud even-gaited mares, Black and Flora.
Here are a trio that in speed are pretty evenly matched,
showing about 2 ;40; D. E. Boot with his chestnut mare by
Inauguration; Charles Howe with a fine bay horse, and Mr.
^Bibbins with a brown slashing mare who can pull a road
wagon at about the same gait. William Brown has a fine
team in the Captain and the Major, but as they have not
been seen on the road for some little time, the horses, like
their chief, are probably on a furlough in the country.
Lewis Nathan has a nice bay by Chieftain, that is as speedy
as he is kind; in fact, he is the lady's horse of the road.
Ex-Governor Stanford drives Occident and mate, he having
disposed of Abe Edginton, and Charles Crocker has Lulu
McCord and a gray colt that are fast and very stylish in ap-
pearance. One of the handsomest and best teams on the road
are the chestnut and bay mares by Chieftain and St. Elmo,
owned by Edward Barron, who is rather proud of the 2:40
they can show on a good road. There are Thomas Bailey
and Charles Hendry, with nice and fast road mares; and E.
J. Baldwin drives St. James and mate, fine looking horses,
to a road buggy, when not speculating on the chances of
Gano and Lucky B. at the City by the Lake. A change of
description is necessary for the elegant Kentucky-bred sad-
dle horse of C. H. Moore, that, bright white in color, is said
to be one of the handsomest horses in the State. And so
on for columns could we write down the finest and prettiest
and fastest horses of San Francisco, but space forbids; and
in conclusion we state that James G, Fair drives a pair of
Chieftain bright beys; that Morris Smith has a brown mare
and a black horse that he drives to a rockaway; that Mr.
Wilkinson has a speedy mare, aud that in Carrie F., by
Irwin Davis, M. E. Gonzales has a young animal of great
promise. Should the new road be laid out adjoining the
Park, the number of private teams aud driving horses
would be quadrupled, bo innate is the love of our rich
citizens for animals of speed and lineage.

THE SARATOGA RACES.

The latest dispatches from this delightful watering place
state that owing to the absence of the principal Eastern
stables, the racing there is very dull, and tbe attendance has
tallen off to such an extent that for the interests of the turf the
rivalry between Monmouth Park and Saratoga should cease
at the conclusion of the present meeting. On August 3d, in
the first race, one mile and an eighth, Bootjack was first;
John Davis second; time, 1:5534. Iu the second race, three-
fourths of a mile, George Kinney was first; Barnes second;
time, 1:15. In the third race, one and a half miles, Frankie
K. wa3first; Apollo second; time, 2:40%. In tho steeple-
chase, full course, gentlemen riders. Post Guard won; Rose
second; Charlemange third; time, 5:20.

On August 4th, in the first race, a mile aud furlong,
Monogram won; Tom Picket second; time, 1:57%. In the
second race, for a mile and 500 yards, John Davis won;
Creosote second; time, 2:13%. Iu the third race for a mile,

Terror won; Navarre second; time, 1 :46M. In. the fourth
race, five furlongs, Baron, Favorat and Tarantalla (filly)
ran a dead heat; time, 1:02%.

On August 5th, in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
Little Phil won, Disturbance secoud; time, 1:15. In the
second racr, oue and three-quarter miles, Glidelia won, Ben
d'Or second; time, 3:01. In the third race, one and one-
eighth miles, Charley B. won, Jenny V. second; time, 1:55.
In the fourth race, steeple chase, one and a half miles, Tnri-
man won. Tom Bush second; time, 3:05%.

On August 7th, in the first race, a tQree-quarter mile,
Disturbance won; Minnie second; time 1:15. In the second
race, one aud one-quarter miles, Jim Nelson won; Faence
second, Long Taw third; time, 2:11%. In the third race,
one mile, Bjby won; Churchill second. Iu the fourth, a
hurdle race, one mile and five lurlougs, Tarfman won, Raven
second, Bailey third; time, 2:16.

On August 8th, in the first race, three-fourths of a mile,
Tocsin won; Bessie second; time, 1:18. In the second race,
i3/i miles, Blazes won; Grange second; time, 2:52%. In
the third race, %-mile heats, Bonnie Lizzie won; Frankie B.
second; time, 1:16%, 1:16. In the fourth race, one mile,
Jennie won; John Sullivan second; time, 1:44)^.

On August 9th, in the first race, one mile, Mjnogram was
first, Stanton second, Crickrnore third; time, 1:45%. Iu
the second race, one mile and 500 yards, Warfieid won,
Force second; time, 2:21%; only two started. In the third
race, three-fourths of a mile, Saunterer won, Col. Watoon
second; time, 1:17. In the fourth race, one and one-eighth
miles, Jennie V. won, Farragut second; time, 2:20%.

On August 10th, in the first race, three-quarter-mile,
Little Phil won, Springfield second, Square Dance third;
time, 1:16. In the second race, two miles, Boatman was
first, Apollo second; time, 3:34. In the third race, one and
one-eighth miles, Adellen won, Monroe second; time, 1 :55% .
In the fourth race, 1% mile, Bailey won, Annette second;
time, 2:19.

The Olympia Fate and Races. — The Directors of the
Washington Industrial Association announce that the an-
nual fair to be held at their grounds, near Olympia, W. T.,
will commence on the 29th of August and continue through
the week. The programme of races is as follows:

Tuesday, August 29th — Running race — Washington Ter-
ritory stock; half-mile heats, best two in three; purse $150.
First horse S121), second horse $30. Same day, trotting race
for Oregon and Washington bred three-year-oles; half-mile
heats, best two in three; purse $150. First horse $120, sec-
ond horse $30.

Wednesday, August 30th — Running race — Single dash of
a mile; $100; free for all. First horse §60, second horse
$30, third horse $10. Trotting rice same day — Three min-
ute class; purse $100. First horse $75, second horse $25.

Thursday, August 31st — Parade of stock- -Slow race —
Pony purse race.

Friday, Sept. 1st — Grand running race, International —
Free for all; mile heats; best two in three; purse $200. First
horse $125, second horse $50, third horse $25. Interna-
tional trot— Free to all; best three in five; purse $200. First
horse $150, second horse $50.

All entries for trotting races to close August 15th, at noon,
by paying one-half the entrance money, the other half to be
paid the day before the race. All entries to running races
to close at 12 o'clock m. the day before the race. Ten per
cent, entrance to each of the above races. In all cases three
to enter and start. Non-thoroughbreds are allowed 10 lbs
in all running races when thoroughbreds are running.
THE AMERICANS IN ENGLAND.
Although our American friends carried off so many of the
most coveted prizes of the English Turf last year, they, too,
seem to have realized the fact of being born to trouble this
year, for Foxhali's victory iu the Gold Cup at Ascot c an
hardly be termed a symposium sufficiently satisfying to
atone for disappointments experienced, even supposing that
the interests of Mr. Keene and Mr. Lorillard were identical.
As a matter of fact, however, a thoroughly sportsmanlike
rivalry exists between them, and the blue aud white spots as
carried by Foxliall and Golden Gate, have thus far this sea-
son made a greater mark than the black and red hoops of
the Iroquois stable. Gerald was a great disappointment,
aud Sachem, although he battled bravely in the Derby, has
not, so far, proved a worthy substitute, judging by the two-
year-old form of the pair. Mistake has been sold out of the
stable, Iroquois has not been deemed fit enough'to do battle,
and the two-year-olds are either abiding their opportunity
or are not as good as was hoped of them. Still the time
may come, for our American cousins are as patient as they
are astute, and we may find them "knocking about" to a
merry tune as the back end draws nigh. When their day
comes nobody will begrudge it them. Meanwhile Mr. Lor-
illard has marshalled his forces in another way in joining
issues with our countrymen. This time, however, in the
way of commerce rather than in sport, and though born to
trouble this season, he seems determined to make the sparks
fly upwards, independent of Gerald's bad temper, Iroquois'
enforced retirement and the weakness of the two-year-olds.
He, or rather I should say "they," for it is Pierre Lorillard &
Co. of New York have joined forces with the famous firm of
Cope Brothers and Hignet Brothers, Liverpool,and the Rich-
mond Cavendish Company of the same little seaport town,
for the supply of manufactured tobacco, cigars, snuffs, cigar-
reetes, etc., for home trade and exportation, and their works
in Columbia Market, Bsthnal Green, are a triumph of com-
bined enterprise. So if Mr. Lorillard cannot make sparks fly
upwards in one way this year, he means doing it In another,
by the aid of that nicotine abounding plant, which a rough
and ready poet in the days of Sir Walter Raleigh sang about
in anti-Tenuysonian strains as follows: "Tabacco is a curi-
ous weed; grows green in the morn and is cut down at eve.
It shows our decay that our^bodies are but clay." — TH&-
Sporting Life.

Charles Reed's yearling sale took place at the Saratoga
race-track on July 31st. Eight lots realized an aggregate of
$2,025, the highest price being paid for Queen of Hearts, by
Highlander out of Countess, for which P. J. Flynn of
Albany, N. Y., gave $925. The same gentleman got Jack
of Clubs, by Highlander out of Helen, for $200. Milton
Young's Lighthorse Harry, three years, by Enquirer out of
Alice Wagner, was also sold to Mr. Flynn for $525; and his
Lost Cause, three years, by King Alfonso out of Nellie
Knight, to J. Donohue for $330; and B. McClelland's Ex-
plorer, four years, by Enquirer out of Slipper, to W. L.
Cassidy for $175.

C. T. Harris, for some years connected with Wallace's
Monthij/; and a well known writer on horse topics, under the
nom de plume of "Luke Clay," has taken charge of the trot-
ting department of the New York Sportsman.

1882

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RACING AT MONMOUTH PARK.

The racing season has been very prosperous thus far this
season at Long Branch, owing to the liberal purses that are
offered by the management with such penalties and allow-
ances that allow some of the second-rate horses to secure a
■victory now and then. The misfortunes of the California
stable still continue as caa be seen by the perusal of the
proceedings on the 3d inst. This was the day on which
there was a hope that at last there would be n turn in the
long lane of their ill-luck, but the fates were once more
against our representatives.

The first race on the card was a handicap for two-year-
olds, a dash of three-quarters of a mile, for $500, in which
there were eight runners, and as neither Gains, Grismernor
Xmeky B. were entered, it may be supposed that they are
under the weather. It was won by Maid of Athol in 1:20,
•with Bella Becond and Felicia third. The next race was a
handicap for a purse of $500, a dash of a mile, that was
taken by Barney Lyon, with Victim second and Corsair
third; time, 1:50. Then came the important race of the
day, of which we give the following description from the
if. r. World:

"The third race was the Elizabeth Stakes, for three-year-
old fillies that had not won $1, 000 at weight for age when
two years old, the distance being a mile and a quarter. The
race had winning penalty ond maiden allowance clauses,
and five started at the following weights: Infanta and Am-
azon, 113 pounds each; Sunday and Laura Glass, 110 pounds
each, and Miss Lumley, 106 pounds. Laura Glass was a
strong favorite in both the books and pools. A good start
was made, with Snuday in the lead, followed by Amazon,
. Laura Glass, Infanta and Miss Lumley. As they passed the
stand Infanta had taken the lead, being three lengths before
Sunday, who was a head in .front of Laura Glass, she two
lengths from Amazon, with Miss Lumley last. Rounding
the turn Sunday had reduced the lead between the leader
and himself to a length, and at the quarter was running a
length behind Infanta i»nd half a length in front of Laura
Glass. Sunday made strong play for the leader running
down the backstretch, and at the half mile was leading by
half a length, with Infanta second, four lengths in front of
Miss Lumley, while Laura Glass, who seemed unable to
stand the heavy going, had fallen back last. On the turn
to the three-quarters Sunday was leading by three lengths,
hut Infanta began closing up, reducing the distance to two
lengths at the three-quarters and one length at the seven-
furlong pole. Infanta was rapidly closing up, and the two
were drawing away from the field. Infanta reduced the dis-
tance just enough to catch Sunday at the wire, the two
making a dead-heat, eight lengths ahead of Miss Lumley,
who was ten from Amazon; time, 2:21%. The owners de-
cided to run the race off, which was done just before the
stoeplechase, Feakes being substituted for Gibbs on Sunday.
Sunday got away first, but Feakes pulled her back, and
going around Infanta made the turn to the stand so wide
that at that point six lengths separated them. From this
point all interest in the race ceased. Some of the lost
ground was made up, but Sunday was never afterwards able
to appear even dangerous, Infanta winning easily by two
lengths in a quarter of a second faster time than the dead-
heat, 2:21%."

6UWMAH.Y.

The Elizabeth Stakes, tor three year-old fillies that had Dot won a stake
valued at 31,000 (handicaps and selling races not counting) when two years
old, at §50 each for barters, with §1,500 added, of which $500 to the sec-
ond; winning penalties and maiden allowances; entrance, $25 each, to the
fund; 28 subscribers; mile and a quarter.

W. Jennings' b. f. Infanta, by King Alfonso, dam Queen Victoria, 113 lb,

carried 115 lb (Costello) i

E J. Baldwin's b. i. Sunday, by Monday— Pell, 110 lb. .(Gibbs and Feakes) t
.Snedecker & Co.'s b. f. Miss Lumley, by Leamington or Reform, di*m

Lady Lumlev, 10B lb (W. Donohue) 3

P. Lorillard's b.'f. Amazon, 113 lb (Feakes) 0

D. Colaizzi's ch. f. Laura Glass. 110 lb (Ural) 0

Time— 2:2m.
Pools— Laura Glass, $35; Amazon, $19; Infanta, $16; the field, $10.
Deciding heat: Pools. — Infanta, $110; Sunday, $100. Betting — 2 to 1 on
Infanta, and 6 to 5 against Sunday. Mutuals paid $45 90 and $7 75.

Of this same race the N. Y. Tribune remarks: "In the
Elizabeth Stakes the notorious Laura Glass, an instrument
of swindling at Brighton recently, was thought almost sure
of success, but it is possible that her owner had had an in-
side view of some one's pocket before the race, for the filly
ran as if she had drank too much water. Jennings' Infanta
and E. J. Baldwin's California filly Sunday, made a close
finish. Every one but the judgeB thought Sunday's head
was in front, but it is the unexpected that always happens
with judges' decisions at Monmouth, and it was de-
clared a dead heat. For eccentricity in placing horses
Monmouth has made a record this year never equalled any-
where. This extraordinary dead heat was run off and
Infanta won."

This was not the only piece of ill-luck, for in the next
race, the valuable Freehold Stakes, a mile and a half, the
ground was so heavy from rains of the previous day that it
is probable that Clara D. was not sent to the post on that
account. It was won by Girofle, Eole second, Barrett third,
and Monitor and Glenmore unplaced; time, 2:42. The
other races deserve no further mention than was already
given in the telegraphic dispatches of our last issue. Our
horses may go to Sheepshead. Bay, Coney Island, but if this
wretched bad luck still continues it would be better to bring
them back here where their presence will be so much
missed.

GROWTH OF COLTS.
In order to winter a colt well and have him come out a
fine, showy, sturdy animal in the Spring, particular atten-
tion must be paid to his growth during the first Summer and
Autumn. If the mare's milk is at all deficient to keep the
colt in good flesh and thriving steadily, it is best to have
recourse at once to cow's milk. Skimmed milk answers
very well for this purpose, esprcially if a little flax-seed jelly,
oil or cotten-seed meal is mixed with it. A heaped table-
Bpoonful, night and morning, is enough to begin with,
when the colt is a month old. This can be gradually in-
creased to a pint per day, by the time it is six months old,
or double this if the colt be of the large farm or cart-horse
breed. Oats, also, may be given as soon as they can be
eaten. Begin with a half-pint, night and morninp, and go
on increasing, according to the age and size of the animal,
to four quarts per day. These, together with the meal
above, should be supplemented with a couple of quarts of
wheat bran night and morning. The latter is excellent to
prevent worms, and helps to keep the bowels in good condi-
tion. Colts should not be permitted to stand on a plank,
cement, paved, or any hard floor the first year, as these are
liable to injuriously affect the feet and legs. Unless the
yard where the colts run in the "Winter has a sandy, or fine,
dry, gravelly soil, it should be well littered, so as to keep
their feet dry. Mud, or soft, wettish ground, is apt to make
tender hoofs, no matter how well bred the colts may be.
One reason why the horses in one district grow up superior
to those in another in hoof, bone, muscle and action, is be-
cause it has a dry limestone or siliceous soil. When the
mare is at work do not let the colt run with her; and if she
comes back from her work heated, allow her to get cool be-
fore suckling the colt, as her over-heated milk is liable to
give the foal diarrhoea. — National Live Stock Journal.

Was it a Cruet- Hoax?— F. E. Pond, one of the edi-
tors of the Turf, Field and Farm, who was reported re-
cently to have been drowned in Wisconsin, has returned
safely to New York. Speaking of the report of his death,
he said: "I do not understand how the story originated.
One of the explanations that I have heard, though I cannot
vouch for its accuracy, is that a guide named Dubois found
a canoe that had been left on the banks of the Flambeau
River by a man who had gone back into the woodB. The
canoe floated out into the stream and overturned in the
rapids. I have heard that the man who left the canoe was
named Bond, and it is possible that the name in passing
from mouth to mouth got converted into Pond. At the time
of the occurrence I was at Ashton, on Chequamagon Bay,
seventy-five miles from Flambeau. I am still trying to ar-
rive at the origin of the story, and if it was malicious I
think the author should meet with some severe punishment.
It was a serious matter tor me, as my mother was ill at the
time and the news might have proved fatal to her. My
friends were very generally alarmed."

The American horses iu England are not doing well, and
a glance at their performances at the recent Goodwood meet-
ing, as compared with former years, is not encouraging.
In 1880 the Americans were in nine races and secured three
firsts, viz: The Lavant Stakes, won by Iroquois; the Racing
Stakes, won by Nereid; and the Molecourt Stakes, by Paw
Paw. In 1881 they started in nine events, but won none,
obtaining four seconds and one third. This year has been
worst. Although Romeo, Sachem, Bookmaker, and Golden
Gate all started, none got a place.

The duke of Hamilton is having a great run of luck |on
the turf in England this year, even if he is obliged to sell
off all his pictures, library, and articles of vertu. At Ascot
he won the valuable Alexandra stakes, beating Foxhall. At
Goodwood recently be captured the much coveted Goodwood
cup, with a despised outsider, Friday; the Corinthian plate
with Thora, and the Lavant stakes with Export, and now
he has won the Brighton cup with Fenelon.

From Milwaukee we learn that Dr. Ormond, who has St.
Julieu under treatment, says he was brought there while a ,
little sick, but without any attempt at secrecy, four weeks' 'dainty dish from which the club takes its name

1874 -b. f. Amanda Fortune, by Sacramento.

1S76— b. c. Exile, by'Eeho.

1877— b. c. , by Ech<K>,

Jo Hamilton is owned by. Of. Valensin of Arno Farm,
Sacramento County, and Exile •■by, J. B. Haggin, Rancho
Del Paso.

Buffalo Races. — On August 3d, in the stallion race,
Jerome Eddy and Blick Cloud contested for a special purse
to beat Smuggler's time, 2:15%. Black Cloud took the first
and second heats. Jerome Eddy was first in the third heat,
but it was declared a dead heat, Jerome having run. The
fourth heat was a dead one; time, 2:16%, 2:18%, 2:20.
The time of the third heat was not taken. The first heat
was the fastest ever trotted by a stallion, except Smuggler.
On the succeeding day they trotted two more heats, resulting
in a victory for Black Cloud; time of the five heats, 2:16%,
2:18%, 2:19, 2:20, 2:18%. Of this finely contested race the
full description comes too late for our present issue. In the
2:20 class Adele Gould won, Fannie Wetherspoon second,
Annie W. third. Early Rose — driver, Fred. Douglass —
Humboldt and J. B. Morris also trotted; time, 2:20%,
2:19%, 2:19, 2:19, 2:20%, 2:23%. A special purse for
named horses was won by Clingstone, Edwin Thorne sec-
ond, Minnie R. third, J. B. Thomas and Kate Sprague dis-
tanced; time, 2:14%, 2:16, 2:17%. Edwin Thorne showed
well in the race, and finished each heat close up. Little
Brown Jug was brought out for exhibition at the close of the
stallion race, but not being in the best condition, paced for
half a mile, making it in 14)4.

Compton, Los Angeles* Cou-nty, |
August*, 1882. f
Editor Beeedee and Sportsman: Being a subscriber to
Your paper, will you kindly answer in your paper, under
"Answers to Correspondents," the following quest'O'i: In
your paper of July 29, 1882, under "Echora," you mention
Del Sur winning a heat against her at Sacramento in 2:24.
Now, how can he start in the 2:25 race, August 5th, at the
Bay District Races ? Please answer and oblige

Yours, truly, Thos. S. Day.

Del Sur is credited in the "Trotting and Pacing Record"
of 1881 as the winner of the second heat in the 2:25 class at
Sacramento iD 2:24. We were under the impression that
.24 was his record, and in many instances have credited
him with that figure. On making inquiries, we learn that
the heat was given to Del Sur through Echora, who came in
first, and Ashley second, being set back for running. This
being the case, there was "no time" in the heat, and Del
Sur stands with his record of 2;25, which he obtained when
a four-year-old.

A BULL'S HEAD BREAKFAST.
There are many ingenious methods by which a change
from the usual dull routine of life is effected, without having
recourse to a long voyage from our city haunts, and among
them all the most enjoyable and amusing are the monthly
festivities held by the Ball's Head Club. In almost every
country we find stag parties organized, at certain intervals,
to feast on the produce of the chase or stream. In Southern
France the wild boar is yet chased, run down by hounds, and
the head is considered a great dainty at the hunt dinners.
In Switzerland and the Tyrol the chamois is allowed to be
the delicacy of their huge repasts. In Belgium, at St.
Hubert in the Ardennes, there is held every year a festival
in honor of the Patron Saint of all good huntsmen, and
there a young buck from the royal preserves is roasted
whole, as unfortunately Rosalind, in the days of " As you
like it, " hunted down the last lion that haunted the ever-
pretty glades of the Ardennes Forest. In England the
boar's head was also esteemed a great delicacy, and the Bird
of Paradise was arranged with such art and ingenuity that
it appeared on the table cooked to a turn and yet clad in its
gayest plumage.

From time immemorial great public or private hospitality
was shown by roasting sheep and oxen in their entirety, on
spits that revolved slowly over live coals. In this country
the clam bake at Rhode Island forms the most enjoyable
picnic of the season. In South Carolina the chief attrac-
tion of the reunion is the wild turkey, wrapped in wet mud and
baked until the feathers come off. In Virginia the opposum
is treated in the same manner, while in Kentucky and Ten-
nessee the hunters disport themsehes at huge barbecues,
where all manner of game is offered in hospitable profusion.
These meetings, with their traditions, are lost in antiquity,
and it was thought that any novelty in this connection was
not to be dreamt of. But here in San Francisco has been
revived a custom that was very popular among the early
settlers in California, and that is a Bull's Head Breakfast.
In the vicinity of San Rafael, in one of the loveliest valleys
of the State, is situated Laurel Grove, the headquarters of
the Bull's Head Club. There are many traditions about
this delightful place, of which the trees show conclusive
evidence of antiquity, and for many years past the place
was known for its exquisite Spanish cooking, as also for the

for treatment of a slight injury to the sheath of
ligament. The animal has been at work on the track every
day but two since then, and to-day is as good as ever. Re-
cently the owner refused an offer of $40,000 for him.

In consequence of its increasing circulation The Breeders'
Gazette has enlarged its form, and now gives every week
some timely illustrations. Mr. Otto Holstein, who was for
a long time connected with the Turf, Field and Farm, has
taken charge of the horse department, and as that gentle-
man is well acquainted with the subject, he will prove to be
a valuable addition to the staff of the paper.

Messrs. Pulsifer & Scott's colt, Gunnar, the winner of the
Illinois Derby, has temporarily broken down at Saratoga.
Gunnar was to have run at Monmouth Park, August 15th,
in the Omnibus Stakes, and he was much fancied for it.
It is expected that he may be got ready for the Dixie Stakes
to be run at Baltimore. Gunnar overreached himself, and
is very lame.

On August 4th, at the Jockey Club track, in the race be-
tween Red Boy andWildmoor for $10,000, for the best three
in five, mile heats, Wildmoor won in three straight heats;
time, 1:43%, 1:48, 1:46%. Red Boy is engaged in some of
the races during the circuit, and will meet our own best
horses together with those of Oregon.

The best stallion records now are Smuggler 2 :] 5% , Jerome
Eddy 2:16%, Piedmont 2:17%, Black Cloud 2:17%, Santa
Claus 2:17%, and Robert McGregor 2;18, while Black Cloud
has the three fastest consecutive stallion heats, 2:19%,
2:18%, and 2:17%.

New York, Aug. 10. — At the Coney Island races to-day
the three-quarters mile was won by Luke Fogle, Garfield
second.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

pedigree of belle mason.
In answer to several queries, we give the full pedigree
and her foals up to 1S77: Belle Mason, b. m., bred and
owned by F. M. Slaughter, by Belmont; first dam Lucy
Johnson, by The Pony (son of Leviathan); second dam
Catalpa, by Frank; third dam by John Richards.

Produce: 1871 — ch. f. Polly Lee, by Ten Broeck (son of
CoBmo).
1872 — b. c. Palisade, by Sacramento.
1873 — b. c. Jo Hamilton, by Echo.

On Sunday, the 6th inst., there was the usual reunion held
once a month through the Summer season, and about a hun-
dred gentlemen assembled at the grove in acceptance of the
hospitality of the members of the club. By some mischance
or misunderstanding the piece de resistance was lacking, and no
bull's head was to be watched with care, as it was cooking
slowly among the bright embers in a small pit fitted up for
this express purpose. Generally when the head is suffi-
ciently cooked the pelt falls off and the flesh is found to be
of the moBt juicy and tender flavor, and when accompanied
by the hot Spanish sauce for which the cooks there are so cele-
brated, it is a repast fit for the monks of old, who were cel-
ebrated for their good cheer. In the absence of the usual
bull's head, there were some huge joints on iron bars above
the fire that were zealously basted, and these in conjunction
with chicken fricassee cooked in the same Spanish mode,
and large bumpers of an excellent vintage, were thoroughly
enjoyed by all the gentlemen present. A novel feature in
the rules of the club is that the members carve the viands
and wait on their guests, and that with an assiduity and
courtesy that deserve all praise. After the repast there waa
the usual round of songs and stories, and the pretty grove,
with the sunlight glinting through the heavy foliage, rang
again and again with merriment and applause. By the last
boat the picnicers returned to the city delighted with their
entertainments and profuse in their acknowledgments to
their hosts, among whom Colonel W. P. BarneB, the Pres-
ident, Frank Murphy, the Secretary, ex-Senator T.
McCarthy and N. Stiner, were prominent in their attention
to the wants of their guests. The following were among the
gentlemen invited on this occasion, together with the mem-
bers, who were present, and in the future we predict that
the reunions of the Bull's Head Club will bb the most pop-
ular of any held on the Pacific Coast :

Hon. T. if, Bowers, Gustav Reis, Daniel Taylnr, Hon. W.
S. Hughes, Col. Daniel Norcross. Jno. W. Shaeffer, Col. A.
H. Wands, Dr. Geo. Hubbard, Wm. T. Coleman, Juo. H.
Gray, C. Van Dyck Hubbard, B. Hamilton, Wm. Kreling,
R. E. Kelly, Col. A. Neumann, John Scott Wilson, John
Kreling, Gen. Geo. Stoueman, Chns. A. Sumner, Chas. Sonn-
tug, Hurry Dam, Jas. A. Roach, Cupt. Smith, Hy. Sebmti-
dell, Charles Gildea, E. P. McCarthy, Capt. Williams, T. G.
Cockiill, Wolff Falk, Messrs. Waterman, Eckert, Johnson,
Walz, Dorcy, Wm. T. Porter, R. Hunt, Couucilmftn More of
Los Angeles. Mr. Dixon of Honolulu, Mr. McGrothy of Lon-
don, Mr. Ncilson of the Examiner, Heury Neiman, Percy
Wilson, Mr. Gobe, Chas. Waters, Mr. Milne, Jno. B.
cock, A. Cheseborough, E. C. Marshall, and Mr. Greciil)

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Jpte Ipmfe %u& Shpjonfismm.

August 12,

BOW.HJ6.

AN AMBITIONS WHERRY ROWER.

Tom Murphy of fh.3 Potrero has caused a flatter among
tbe Long Bridge whtJiry rowers by his recent movements.
For some time Thoruas was lost in the seclusion of the
neighborhood contiguous to Bntchertown, and it was feared
that the S^'uth Beach had seen the last of his famous racing
craft. L^si; Sunday, however, Bob Goble, who was sweep-
ing the Long Bridge course with his glass observed a strange
oars'ioan. flying down against the tide, and presently the
figure developed iDto the once familiar presence of the Pro-
trero sculler. Mr. Murphy was seated in his famous wherry,
the Merrimac, but a year's hard work had effected a won-
derful change in the proportions of that remarkable speci-
men of naval architecture. Her jib-boom, ou which Thomas
was wont to tack a Bermudan windsail, was gone, and her
hurricane deck had disappeared. Her bulwarks had been
cut down, and such a transformation accomplished in her
general appearance that Henry Hussey fainted when in-
formed that the abbreviated and dismantle 1 craft was the
once proud trophy of his skill. As the Potrero oarsman
rushed bow on to the flock of the Pioneer boat-house, it was
observed that the Merrimac had lost three feet of her beam,
and was as thin as Louis White after Bix weeks' training.
In answer to the excited inquiries, whether the celebrated
racer had been run over by a freight train or flattened out by
one of the rolling mills steam hammers, Mr. Murphy lifted
up his somewhat husky voice towards the wharf.

"If any of you fellows think you can beat her trot out
your wherries!" shouted Mr. Murphy, as he mopped his
brow with his sleeve, and gasped after his hard pull against
stream.

"I don't bar anybody," continued the Potrero oarsman,
addressing the fringe of defeated Pioneer scullers that were
dangling their legs over the stringer.

The bold challenge caused a flutter, but despite the pres-
ence of the Call's aquatic reporter, who Btood, note-book in
hand, ready to record the acceptance of the defi, none of
the ex-champions offered himself as a sacrifice. White de-
clined on the plea that Jim Roach had gone East to see
Tug Wilson and taken his bottle of tincture of irou with him.
Flynn cast a mournful look in the direction of the Ariel
boathouse and muttered something about the exhausting
labors of the "Fall campaign." Sullivan said he had de-
termined to accept no challenger until a course with only
one side to it (an iuside) could be found.

" But there is Lyne," exclaimed all the defeated Bcullers;
" He will row you tuo quick."

" There ain't a man on the bridge can row me too quick,"
retorted the modest Potreroian, as he dipped his sculls into
the tide and flew towards home, the Memmaj leaving a
streak of foam behind her that looked like the track of the
big Transit.

The hopes of the Pioneer Club now rest on Mr. Lyne,
but that sculler has so far resisted all efforts to get him into
the race. His objection is that he has so far been unable
to find any boat fast enough for him to "warm himself it."
It has been explained to him that the great object is not to
warm himself but Mr. Murphy; but still he hesitates.

Desekving of Credit. — The Ariel Rowing Club of San
Francisco is not a very large or wealthy organization, but it
is always to the front when there is anything to be rowed
for. Some of the more pretentious clubs would add to their
popularity if not to their laurels by following the example of
the Ariels, who take defeat as quietly as they do victory, and
never remain on shore because there is a doubt of their win-
ning. The Ariel Club has already announced its intention
of competing for the Beeedee and Spobtsman's Cup, which
will be offered on Thanksgiving Day, and the possession of
which will give the winners the title of Champions of the
Pacific Coast. The Ariels have no boat fit to compete in
the match, but will supply the want before the day of the
race. There is a possibility of the Alert Rowing Club of
Vallejo sending down a champion four to wrest the trophy
from the metropolitan oarsmen. In former days Vallejo
was famous for its oarsmanship, and cau now, doubtless,
get together a crew that will keep the best of our champions
at full tension over a three-mile course. The two Stevensons
would make the neucleus of a heavy crew, and two other
good men ought not to be impossible to find in a town so
partial to aquatic sport. The appearance of a strange crew
on the Bay would greatly increase the interest in the race,
and make it by far the most important event of the kind
ever decided on this coast. The Golden Gate crew have
not decided whether to take part in the competition, but
they talk of rowing the winners for Si. 000. These high
priced races rarely take place, and the oarsmen who show
partiality for them place themselves under a reasonable sus-
picion of being more anxious to pose as champions in a
newspaper column than to pull for the title in a boat. If
four crews enter for the Beeedee and Spobtsman's Cup,
any one of the competitors can easily invest $1,0UU or twice
the amount at advantageous terms, and if it should win,
will, in addition to the bets, have the satisfaction of hold-
ing the Championship of the Coast, and a handsome trophy
emblematic of the title. The Stockton Boat Club will, at
its meeting to-morrow, consider the possibility of being
represented in the regatta. The Pioneer Club, at its meet-
ing lust Sunday, decided to take part in the competition,
and has already a crew in preparation.

MORE KICKS THAN COMPLIMENTS.
It now appears that the American Amateur Association
has decided to pay the expenses of the Hillsdale
crew in England, and the Hillsdale Club has so informed
its representatives. The indications now are that the
Hillsdnle four will remain in England all Summer, if neces-
sary, and continue to submit themselves to metaphorical kicks,
in their foolish eagerness to get in a match with some repre-
sentative crew. It would be in far better taste for the Hills-
dale crew to have quietly returned home, after the English
Amateur Association had given such unmistakable evidence
of its narrow-minded prejudice against Americans. It has
been argued that the English Amateur Assnciation is not a
representative body, and that therefore the Americans are
right in refusing to abide by its decision and refrain from
thrusting themselves into regattas where they are not wanted.
The facts at hand fully disprove this theory. If the Amateur
Association bo not a representative body, it has influence
enough to keep every representative crew out of any regatta
for which the Americans enter. On the 26th of July the
Hillsdale four entered for tbe Barnes and Mortluke regatta,
and the committee accepted the entry. It was then expected
that at last the Americans were about to achieve their ob-

ject, by getting an opportunity to race with a representative
English crew. On the 29th of July, however, the following
item arrived by cable:

' 'The Hillsdale crew has withdrawn its entry for the Barnes
and Mortlake races on account of the Thames and London
Clubs refusing to row. The committee of the regatta has
not changed its decision in regard to the acceptance ol the
Hillsdales' entry, and would have started another crew, but
the Hillsdales, under the circumstances, preferred to with-
draw."

It is useless to argue in the face of such unpleasant facts
that the English Amateur Association is not a, representa-
tive body. It is unmistakably the exponent of the highest
authority which English amateurs respect, and having set
its face against the American four, the wisest aud most dig-
nified course for that crew to follow is the course across the
Atlantic. It is not gentlemanly for any amateur to thrust
himself into company where he is not welcomed, and the
English association has shown that the room of the Ameri-
cans is more desired than is their fellowship. Of such boor-
ishness, if not cowardice, there can be but one opinion
among all honorable sportsmen, and the Americans would
only have strengthened the sentiment by returning home
long since.

Suppose Thky Lose. — The cable brings the intimation
that at last the hopes of the Hillsdale crew are to be crowned
by admission to the charmed circles of English amateurism.
The Sportsman reports a meeting of the English Amateur
Rowing Association, to consider the replies from America
relative to the status of the Hillsdale crew. The Associa-
tion reported that satisfactory assurances in regard to the
Hillsdale's position as amateur oarsmen were received as far
back as Tuesday of last week. The answers being satisfac-
tory and the over-sensitive Association being satisfied that
the Hillsdales are not in the long category of the disre-
spectableB, our champions may soon be expected to show
their mettle on English waters. And now comes the op-
pressive fear that, after all the recriminations and bandy-
ing of insulting epithets, the Hillsdales may row be-
hind some inferior boat-load of Britishers. The race
is not always to the swift, and stranger things than the
defeat of a first-class by an ordinary crew have been writ-
ten in the records of rowing. Racing on English rivers is
very different from racing on American lakes, and it is quite
within the range of possibility that the Hillsdales may not
win their first important race, badgered and discouraged as
they have been. While defeat under ordinary circumstances
would not be disgraceful, defeat after all the howling and
importunity that have been indulged in, would be little
short of a calamity to American amateur oarsmen. Again
we have to repeat that the management of the Hillsdales'
interests in England has been very bad, and that American
amateurs would have been the gainers in reputation had the
champion crew packed up their oars and returned home
the moment the English Association showed its unmanly de-
termination to insult and discourage competitors from the
other side of the Atlantic.

Hanlan Eclipsed — In the race between Boyd and Lay-
cock, on the Tees, the first mile is alleged to have been
rowed in 4 minutes and 45 seconds, and the full three aud a
half miles in 17 minutes and 28 seconds. Hanlan never
put anything like this to his credit, and the London Referee
says of the remarkable affair: "Were it not f )r his last race
upon the Thames, we should now think Laycock was a
worthy opponent for any one but Hanlan. Eighteen months
or so ago it used to be said that if Laycock only possessed a
turn of speed during the first mile or so, his wonderful force
at the finish would enable him to hold his own with any-
body. But theorists have had the ground cut from under
their feet by means of the "challenge cup" competition,
which casts considerable doubt upon what was done upon
the Tees during the present week. If Boyd was the Boyd
we used to know — and there is no reason whatever to doubt
the fact — and if both were trying, then Laycock must have
been poking fun at the Londoners the week before last.
Boyd was admirably well served by the length of the Tees
►course and the swiftness of the current. It was supposed
by those who know best about rowing that he would jump
away with the lead, and, served by the natural liveliness of
the stream and the no less natural ease of the work, keep
there until the goal was reached. As it happened, Laycock
was there or thereabouts with him from the first dip of the
sculls, was able to play with him before half a mile had
been covered, and to go in front whenever he wanted.
Here is a show of pace which I have no hesitation in saying
Laycock has never made in this country upon any previous
occasion."

Is he a Fbat/d? — The English sporting journals intimate
pretty broadly that Laycock was mixed up in considerable
"crookedness" during his late professional visit to England.
Looking at his performances as honest races, they seem
wholly inexplicable. On the Thames Laycock was rowed
down by Largan, although Pearce aod Laycock both ap-
peared to be trying to pocket the English sculler, and beat
him in that unfair style. The Referee, which is one of the
most wide-awake of English sporting journals, comments as
follows on the Australian's marvelous performance with
Boyd: "On the show given by L.iycock for the 'challenge
cup' he could have had no possible chance against Boyd.
If we are to judge by public displays, Boyd is a very much
better man than Largan. Yet Largan rows Laycock to n
complete standstill, though Laycoek's great form is staying;
and immediately afterwards Laycock completely outpaces
Boyd in the first mile, though Boyd's best form is sprinting.
Perhaps it is because Laycock has become fast that he has
lost his previous staying power. Anyhow, a man who cau
row as he rowed Boyd on Monday last, providing everything
was as it appeared to be, is a very different man from tbe
man that even outsiders used to slip at the outset — a still
more different man from the man who could not live a cou-
ple of miles by the side of Largan."

Disposing of the Delinquents. — The Pioneer Rowing
Club, which has long been most lenient in the matter of col-
lecting monthly dues, has taken a new departure. At the
meeting last Sunday half a dozen members were expelled for
non-payment of dues and at the next meeting the black list is
likely to be again curtailed. Considering how moderate the
fees of the rowing clubs are the penalty of expulsion is not
too severe for highly pecunious individuals who attempt to
use a club property without paying a cent for six mouths.
There is always a lot of such barnacles attached to every
rowing club, and as their presumption in generally proportion-
ate to their uselessness, the sooner they are lopped oft the
better for the organization. Another club on Long
Bridge was to have adopted the heroic method of dealing

with delinquents, but the absence of a quorum at the last
meeting saved the close-fisted athletes for another week.

Stevenson and Petebsdn. — Austin Stevenson, the present
holder of the Pacific Coast Championship, and Henry Peter-
son of the Golden Gate Bowing Club, are likely to meet this-
| year on the bay to decide the question of superiority. As
far as Stevenson is concerned there is no trouble, his money
is ready and it only needs the consent and the coin of the
young waterman to bind the race, There is talk of having,
the race take place over the Long Bridge two mile course oa
the second Sunday in September.

YACHTING.

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TYPES.

Under the head of "Shall we Burn our YachtB " the
New York Spirit of the Times has a very sensible article from,
which we quote a few paragraphs, premising that we are
sorry want of space forbids the whole article being re-
produced.

The British cutter Maggie has won two races — one on
July 4, at the Boston City regatta, when she defeated the
Hesper by 1m. 56s. actual, and some 4m. corrected, time,,
and again at the regatta of the Eastern Yacht Club, when
she was beaten by some seconds by actual time, and won by
allowance of time. On the strength of these small margins
of victory tbe cutter advocates have raised a wild shout of
triumph, and our yacht-owners are adjured to sell their
sloops for clam-boats and build cutters. Let us see if the
-advice is sound ; and in the first place we will admit that in
yacht-building speed should be the great desideratum ; that
cutters are no more to be called racing-machines than are
our centreboard yachts ; that racing-machines are most to
be desired, and that as soon as it can be shown that the cut-
ter is a more speedy racing-machine than the centreboard
sloop we are prepared to throw our cap in the air, and hur-
rah for the cutter with the most noise. We have no pet
theories to establish, no national prejudice to overcome,,
and simply desire the fastest and best^yachts for American
yachtsmen. Our native production of cutters has not as
yet gained a record for speed sufficiently brilliant to warrant
its continuance, but a couple of these boats imported from
England have won a few races. Do these successes warrant
the continued production of these boats ? We think not.
The Madge came last year, raced with our boats over courses
unsuited to them, and when they were by no means in first-
class racing form, and beat them. That these victories
could not be repeated this year has oeen practically conceded
by those who had the Madge iu charge, in tbat they have
refused to put her in commission or allow her to meet again
her opponents of last year, although they knew that the
owners of these boats had been put to great expense in get-
ting them m condition expressly with a view to race with
the Madge, and that this decision on the part of the Madge's
agents was a sound one, is proven by the splendid perform-
ance of the Wave during the Seawanhaka Corinthian Club
cruise, the sailing of the Schemer iu the Seawanhaka
match, and the performance of the Shadow at the recent
regatta of the Eastern Yacht Club.

It may then fairly be assumed that iu the opiuion of those
who had charge of the Madge, either of the boats which sbe
defeated last year could this seasou have beaten her, and in
this opinion we fully coincide. Surely this experience of
the Madge will not warrant us in building cutters, a type of
craft notoriously unsuited to our waters, uncomfortable aud
extremely expensive. While prepared to advocate their
wholesale production, if it can be shown that they are tbe
fastest boats, we must insist that, unless it can be shown
that they are most speedy, the manifest advantages of our
beamy centreboard boats in other respects are so great that
we ought by no means to change so much for the Madge.
Now for the Maggie. She came to this country with the
reputation of being "the best fifteen-tonner that ever flew a
racing flag in British waters." So fast was she that for a
long time no fifteen-tonner would sail against her, and she
has bad to sail in the twenty class, or sail against some of
the recently built ten-tohners, classed such by a jugglery of
measurement, but which are really fifteens, and to whom
the' Maggie had to give so much time that they were able to
compete with her.

Now she beats the Hesper, a boat which, according to her
designer, was but iu cruising rig, a minute aud fifty-six
seconds in a twenty-mile race. All experienced yachtsmen
know that thi Vixen, the Fauita, or tbe Regina could have
beaten the Hesper much more than that, and if the record of
the Maggie proves anything, it proves that she could have
beaten every other fitteen-tonner of Groat Britain more than
she beat the Hesper, What, then, is proved by this race?
Clearly, that the Hesper, a second rate, could have beaten
every fifteen-tonner in Great Britain except the Maggie.
Surely then the argument against our building cutters on
account of their speed is conclusive by as much as the
whole number of cutters in Great Britain is to one.

We were not present at this race. We are not advised as
to the time allowauce, except that it was based ou load
line length, which, of course, was iu favor of the cutter, her
overhang, which was not taken iuto account, being much
greater than that of the Hesper, but we are willing to as-
sume that it was a fair and square race in every way, and
that the Maggie, the best fifteen-tonner that has ever been
in England, beat a second rate American boat lm. 5Gs. All
that his been shown by this race, or that of the Eastern
Club, is that the Maggie, the best fifteeu-touuer that ever
was in England, is about as good as our secoud-ratea of tier
size. Surely this is not very encouraging to the cutter
building business, nor is there, w_e humbly submit, auythiug
to justify the pasitn of triumph which has beea raised by
the Anglophobias, who lose no opportunity of sneering at
the huuest work of American mechanics, and praising to the
skies all that is English.

At a recent meeting of the New York Yacht Club, Mr,
Charles Miuton, the Secretary, made a statement regarding
the financial condition, from which it appeared that, not-
withstanding the extraordinary expenses of last year's cruise
and for defending the America's Cup, the Club was out of
debt and had a large balance iu the treasury. Mr. Miuton
was earnest in recogniziug the necessity for a club house on
the bay aud a common club anchorage, and believed au in-
expensive plan could be devised to meet this want. His
remarks ou this topic evidently met with much fa\or from
the members present, aud there is no doubt but that a com-
mittee will bo appointed at the next meeting to report a
plan by which this result may be effected.

1882

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The Chispa has beeu having her trunk, etc., painted.

The Virgin now has her moorings below bridges in Oak-
land Creek.

The "one gan start" does not seem to be as popular East
as some of its advocates hoped it would be.

At the pennant race of the Larchmont Yacht Club, last
■week, some §4,000 or §5,000 was wagered on the result.

The frame of Spreckels' new yacht will be up in a few
■days at Capt. Turner's yard. The keel is set and timbers
feeing prepared.

The Lillie was out on Saturday night with a party of ladies
from Oakland, Capt. Cummings being in charge. They re-
turned Sunday afternoon.

In the New York Yacht Club, steam launches of forty feet
■water line and over, belonging to members, may, upon ap-
plication to the Secretary, obtain authority to carry the Club
signal, but they shall not be entitled to any other privileges.
Such application shall contain style, dimensions and horse-
power of engines.

The Bohemian Yacht Club will open its club-house at New
fiaucelito shortly. The paper hangers and decorators are at
work there this week. When the opening arrives all the
yachtsmen will be invited, and a general good time is ex-
pected. The " owl flag " will float from the flagstaff sur-
mounting the club-house.

A good sign of prosperous Eastern yachting is that yacht-
men who really love the sport have taken to the open s"ea.
This class of yachtmen will want a "ship" to go in,
able to stand the sea and not run for the nearest port upon
the approach of bad weather. This accomplished, and
yachting becomes a sport worth indulging in. On this coast
■we have always had boats of this sort.

The schooner Ariel is creating a great deal of talk by her
improved sailing since Capt. Turner took her in hand. He
has made various improvements, and she has been walking
away from some of the flyers since then. Last Sunday she
astonished a good many yachtsmen. She now carries a
Bermudian mainsail, the long gaff having been taken down.

Arrangements are being made for a race on Admission
Day, September 9th, by the Pacific Yacht Club. They
hope to have all the large yachts in the bay compete. There
ia no reason why a first-class regatta could not be arranged
except the apathy of owners of yachts. Those with the
fastest yachts are willing to go into regattas, but those with
second-rate speed do not care to take the trouble. It is to
be hoped the Pacifies will succeed in getting op a good race.

Commodore John Eckley is going from his ranch on Car-
quinez Straits up to Sacramento in the little Dolphin, but is
going as a passenger. His boys, Johnny, Frank and Henry,
are the yachtsmen of the party, and invite their father to
join them on the cruise. The accommodation of the Dol-
phin being somewhat limited, the party will camp out at
night ashore, but this is readily done when once past the
lower part of the river. They will go up by way of the old
river, where there is plenty of fruit, and expect to have a
joily time. The Dolphin is 16 feet long only, but is a smart
little boat.

The Lolita has gone to Oakland Creek to be cleaned.
Capt. Chittenden keeps his tidy little yacht moving so much
she does not get a chance to foul much, but still needs an
occasional cleaning. The Lolita does as much cruising as
all the rest of the fleet together. Her owner thinks no more
of a sail up to Antioch than most people do of going to
Saucelito. He will start at a moment's notice for Napa,
Suisun or Sacramento, and be all ready for it too. The
boat's accommodations and rig are for convenience, and
the Lolita is a favorite with those who sail in her. During
the "Winter months she is kept in Suisun marshes, in the
duck hunting grounds.

A Good Rule. — The New York Yacht Club makes the
yacht owners give a model of their boats to the club. The
rule is as follows: "The model of every yacht entered for
a regatta shall be the property of the club and retained in
its possession, and no person other than a United States
naval constructor shall be permitted to copy it, except he
ehall have obtained written authority from the owner of the
yacht, nor shall it be removed without authority from the
secretary of the club, who shall keep in a book provided for
that purpose a record of same with full particulars relating
to each model and to any changes that may be made. All
models to be on a scale of three-eights of one inch to the
foot for all yachts of eighty feet water line and over, and of
one-half of one inch to the foot for all yachts nnder eighty
feet water line; but this rule as to scale shall not necessarily
apply to any model in the possession of the club at the time
of the passage of this by-law."

ATHLETICS.

THE FALL MEETING.

At the meeting of the Board of Management of the O. A.
C. last week, it was decided to give an athletic meeting Sep-
tember 233, most of the events to be open to all. It was
deemed unadvisable to set the date for the 9th, as other at-
tractions were too numerous on that day to warrant a good
audience or a sufficient number of entries in the events to
make the day as interesting as it should be. The officers,
I however, have demonstrated their ability to carry out the
: programme of twenty-five events in less than two hours and
a half, and as Saturday afternoon is virtually after business
I hours with the admirers of athletics, it is not necessary for
the club to wait until the next holiday (Thanksgiving Day)
to give a meeting. The list of events will be posted in the
[club shortly, and it is hoped that entries will be numerous
> from all the clubs on the coast. Members of the club are
very anxious to meet the University athletes, either in
I scratch or handicap events, and as almost every event will
I be open, and necessarily a handicap to ensure a large num-
| ber of entries, the odium of being faint hearttd will fall on
I the absentees. Judged by the performances of the athletes
| at the last few meetings, the University leads at weight put-
ting, and in the one mile run, and possibly at hurdle racing;
but the O. A. C. can give them long odds in all sprint races,
lamping and pole vaulting. The Golden Gate Club is
j anxious to enter for the tug of war, but it is doubtful if there
is backbone enough in the other clubs to compete against
'. ;hem. There is material enough in the O. A. C. from which
: .o select teams of either of the three standard weights ca-

pable of defeating anything on the Coast, but the ambition
to do the work and sustain the reputation of the club seems
to be lacking among the members of the present day. The
Lacronse Club has been organized but a short timo, but their
entries promise to be more numerous, in proportion to mem-
bership, than any other club on the Coast. Before the
meeting takes place, an election will be held in the O. A. C.
for a new Board of Management, and the next year's offi-
cers will have but little time to prepare themselves for the
event, but they will undoubtedly realize the importance of
the occasion, and attend to their duties with an enthusiasm
that will ensure an entertainment that will sustain the past
reputation of the Club.

Haley's Attempt to Beat the Kecokd. — E. S. Haley
failed to do even time last Saturday. The day and track
were good, and Bob watched the starter very carefully. The
starter also watched Bob carefully, and the numerous at-
tempts to beat the pistol were useless. The entire manage-
ment of the event was very bad. Of the three watches pro-
vided for the occasion, only one was reliable. Haley was
allowed three trials, and in each one he went over the mark
two or three times, and was not once penalized. He ran the
first trial alone, and was credited with doing 10%. In the
second and third trials Wm. 0. Brown, with a liberal handi-
cap, coached him up to within a few jards of the tape,
dropping back each time at the finish to allow Bob to get
the time. However his running showed very plainly that
he lacked preparation, and he is probably well satisfied that
he did not do better than 10 1-5. With proper training, he
will be in better form at the September meeting, and may
possibly do even time then. Quien sdbe ?

Akotheb Wobld Beateb. — An athlete in Bodie is reported
as having put a weight of 13% ft>s., 45 feet 1 inch easily,
and is confident of doing much better with a little training.
That is within the possibilities; but when we hear of his
putting 21 % lbs. 35 feet 8 inches without much effort, we scent
a country performance. As a friend at our elbow remarks,
"the woods are full of them." It is like the 9% sprinters
all over the coast. They are invariably beaten in a jog by 11
second men when the watches are held by competent timers.

BICYCLING.

The Emblems of Success. — Considerable discussion has
been going on both in England and in the United States
during the present season, as to the propriety of giving
expensive prizes for bicycle racing and other athletic sports,
many holding that the prizes should be of a nominal value,
and that the honor of winning should be sufficient for the
aspiring athlete. It is, however, contended upon the other
aide that in order to attract the best talent when a race
meeting is held, it is necessary to make the prizes of such a
value that it will be worth the effort to win them. The ex-
penses of training, too, are somewhat heavy, and the tradi-
tional laurel wreath is not thought by the present generation
to be a sufficient compensation for the fatigues they undergo
in the preparation or contest.

It may, however, be very pertinently asked, what differ-
ence can the value of the prize matter to the amateur,
since he is not allowed to sell it ? The fact that
he has a finer medal to wear or piece of plate for
his side-board does not help out his training ex-
penses; and we cannot help thinking that theie
must be passing through the minds of those who argue from
the contestant's standpoint, the possibility of realizing the
coin value at some future time. We are very much afraid
that, beneath all, there is a more or less pronounced merce-
nary or professional view, which is only held in check and
prevented from actively cropping out by the social ostracism
threatened by a strict amateur law. There is at least one
sport pursued in this city in which the participants do not
attempt to disguise the fact that they contend for money
prizes, and hardly one of the numerous challenges which
are published weekly but states a sum of money to be

put up.

.*.

A Mr. and Mrs. Williams rode a double tricycle 102%
miles in a day recently in England. Good proof of the
practicability of the vehicle.

From appearances the champion who has this season
been reposing on his laurels will soon have to come out of
his retirement or give up the position.

The Fall meeting of the Athletic Club and the wheelmen
promises to bring out some speedy riders, and is likely to
Bhow some seconds less than last year's record.

Lincoln Park has been opened to Chicago wheelmen proba-
tionary for thirty days, and there is practically no restric-
tion against them to-day in that city. Last year at this time
they had only the streets.

New England bicyclists find that the trip to the White
Mountains in New Hampshire is feasible, and that even in
that mountainous country there is much good wheeling; and
the leisurely trip allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.

One of our most successful racing men is also one of the
most unfortunate in his practice, having recently met with
a severe accident while speeding through the Park in com-
pany with a fast horse. A sprained knee and an extensive
gravel rash are the result.

On the final day of the Golden Gate Fair at Oakland
Park, Saturday, September 9th, the management announce
a bicycle race, a dash of a mile, free for all, for a purse of
$50, of which S35 to the first and $15 to the second rider.
Nominations to be made with the Secretary on the first day
of the Fair.

The monthly run for the gold and silver medals of the
Salt Lake Bicycle Club took place recently, when the gold
medal was won by Wm. Jennings, who rode one mile in 3m.
20s. The silver medal was won by James Woods, in 3m.
36%s. A ten-mile race the same day was won by Jennings
in 40 minutes.

Bicycle riding is again coming into vogue for exhibition
purposes. Mr. Charles A. Merritt, the proprietor of the
Sea Beach Palace Hotel, Coney Island, has made arrange-
ments for a six-day bicycle race, to take place on the hotel
grounds, beginning to-day. Mile. Louise Armaindo and
Miss Elsa Von Blumen will ride alternately for six hours
each day against William J. Morgan, the champion bicycle
rider of Canada.

Miss Lulu Montrose, an equestrienne claiming to hail from
Colorado, on the afternoon of July 29, rode twenty miles on

a half-dozen horses, being allowed to change at will, against
K. G. Beazely find J. S. Mellon, both ridiog bicycleti alter-
nately, at the Park Girden, Providence, E. I. The soft
track was much better for the horses than it was for the
machines, and consequently the bicyclists found themselves
badly handicapped, Miss Montrose completing her twenty-
five miles in the announced time of one hour and thirty-four
minutes, which was probably correct. The bicyclists were
beaten twenty-six laps.

BASE BALL.

THE HAVEELYS AND THE NIANTICS.

With the exception of a somewhat too boisterous wind
the weather was quite favorable at the Recreation Grounds
last Sunday, and the match between these two clubs at-
tracted a very good attendance. Owing to the fact that two
of the best men in the Haverly team were absent the Nian-
tics indulged in the idea that for once they could get away
with their redoubtable antagonists; but the theatre boys
started with six runs in the first two innings, and although
the Niantics scored four in third inning, the Huverlys final-
ly wen by ten to nine. The game was wonderfully well con-
tested, and to the last it appeared doubtful on which banner
victory would perch, and the interest was so well main-
tained by the general good play that there will be a far better
attendance when the same clubs again come together on the
diamond field.

CALIFORNIA.

Meegan. p

J. Carroll, 8. 6..

Lawton, 1. f

Levy, c f

F. Carroll, c. . . .

Corbett, r. f

McCord, 3db...

Gag^s, 2d b

Pratt, 1st b

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Totals.

37 10 6 27 17

Emerson, 3d b..
McVey.lstb....
Donahue, s. a. . .

Arnold, c. f

Egan, 1. f

Finn, c.

Incell, f. f

Sweeney, p

Fogarty, 2d b..

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Totals ..

Innings .

California ...

Niantic

Earned runs — Niantic 1.

39 9 8 18 22 12

123466739

24001030 0—10

0 0 4 0 0 2 0 2 1— 9

Home runs — Incell and McCord. Three-base

hit — Levy. Two-base hits — Gajrus and Emerson. Bases on errors — Nian-
tic 8, California 6. Base on balls— Niantic 1, California 1. Left on basest —
Niantic 1, California 1. Double plays— Pratt 1, Gagusand Carrol!. Struck
out — Niantic 9, California 8. Wild pitch — Sweeney 1, Meegan 1. Passed
balls — Carroll 2, Finn 2. Umpire — Fiercy of the Renos. Scorer — Waller
Wallace. Time of game — Three hours.

The Renos and Haverlys will try conclusions next Sun-
day at the same grounds.

On the same afternoon, at the Oakland grounds, there was
a very one-sided match between the "Underwriters Club and
the Olympics, in which the former had to enter on their
books "wrecked, and a total loss," the scores being thirty-
seven to five. The Olympics are improving rapidly, their
batting especially deserving notice; but they never could
have scored so rapidly if the fielding of their adversaries
had been of a less demoralized character. There is some
excellent material among the members of the Underwriters
Club that would be speedily developed with more practice.

THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.

"With July ends the first three months of the League cham-
pionship campaign. Three of the eight League Clubs
are closer in the pennant race than in any other
Leagae campaign since the association was organized. Up
to date, July 31, two hundred and thirteen games have
been played of the championship series. In 1881 the
first three clubs on the list at this date were the Chicago,
Buffalo and Detroit, Cleveland being next, Providence
fifth, Boston sixth, "Worcester seventh and Troy last. The
two last clubs are still at the tail end, but Buffalo has lost
ground considerably, while Providence has gained in pro-
portion. Up to date Chicago holds the lead by having the
best percentage of games, having one defeat less than Provi-
dence, while Detroit is two victories behind both Chicago
and Providence.

The full record of the championship to July 31 is as fol-
lows:

Clubs.

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1
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2
8
7

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3
3
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Boston

28

20

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23

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27

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28

41

Thu3 far it will be seen that the Chicago, Providence and
Detroit Clubs are the ODly ones that have won a majority of
their series with all of their opponents, Providence leading
in this respect, having won eight games out of twelve with
the Troy and Worcester Clubs. Chicago has won eight out
of twelve with Detroit thus far, and seven out of twelve with
Cleveland; and Detroit seven out of twelve with Buffalo.

One of the best games of the contest was played at Cin-
cinnati on the 31st of July between the Ciucinnati and St.
Louis teams. The Cincinnatis scored one run in the first
inning, and that run won the game for them, as not another
was scored, the score standing 1 to 0 at the close of the ninth
inning.

BILLIARDS.

One of the chief attractions of the coming Fair ut the
Mechanics' Institute will be a billiard tournament for prizes
offered by the Brunswick & Balke Co. It will greatly re-
vive the interest in this pretty and healthful game, as the
best players on tho coast will be represented on tbid oc-
casion.

104

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8AS FRASCISCO, - SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1882

THE FAIRS.

The entries in the purses of the California State
Agricultural Society, Golden Gate, San Joaquin
Valley, San Mateo and Santa Clara Fairs will be
found in this paper. The others, had not come
when the last forms were sent to press, but from
the grand showing which is made by those which
are given the inference is that all will make a good
display. Santa Cruz is the only fair which will
take place until after another issue of this paper,
and we learn that in the 2:25 class are Starr King,
Del Sur, Crown Point, Sweetness and Cairo. It
is not safe to predict what the outcome of this race
will be, though it is absolutely certain that the
race will be a good one. It is to be decided on
the opening day of the meeting, and on the next
day there is a running race, dash of a mile, and in
it are May D., Kitty Cromwell, Sister to Lottery,
Mollie H. and Night Hawk. This is also sure to
be a lively affair, and on the following day the
trotters Kowdy Boy, Slim Jim, Frank and Big
Lize will contend in the 2:40 class.

The fourth day is the red-letter one of the series,
as two running races are on the card, the first
heats of a mile, with Belshaw, Trouble, Kitty
Cromwell, Sister to Lottery and Haddington in.
As it is a selling race, the weights are likely to
equalize the chances.'and bring them all in a ruck
in every heat. The second race is heats of half a
mile, with Quien Sabe, Bay Charlie, Mollie H.
and Night Hawk in. In the 2:30 are Poscora
Hayward, Blackmore and Sweetness. This is all
that we have learned regarding the Santa Cruz
purses, though, doubtless, if any of them have not
filled others will be substituted.

The other'exhibitions will be subsequent to the
issue of the next number of the Breeder and
Sportsman, and in that we will give a description
of the most noted of the entries, with a synopsis of
their previous performances. That the list fore-
shadows a series of brilliant meetings is beyond
dispute, and we have not the least hesitation in
predicting the finest sport ever witnessed on this
coast, and this without a break, as many
of the horses in the various classes are so
nearly balanced that it is more than prob-
able that there will be fluctuations, and such
close contests that the winners at one place will be
forced to take rear positions at others. Occasion-
ally a horse comes out which is so far superior to
his class that he goes clear through the circuit
without suffering defeat. Overman gives promise
of being one of that description, and after defeats
in the Spring, he trots second in Cleveland and
wins at Buffalo and Rochester. It was prophesied
that Yanderlynn would never lose a heat in the
claES63 he was eligible for, and yet in his first race
he is forced to succumb in a third heat to a horse
which was rated many degrees below him. And
so the chances are favorable all through the circuit
for kaleidoscopic changes. Though the 2:22 class
is restricted to three entries, wh^ can say which of
them is eLtitled to the preference ? And from the
best of all tests, viz., that which each has shown
in public, it would be a confident man who would
back one and give aDy odds against the others.
Already there has been an intimation of the glori.
ous uncertainty in the 2:25, and before the sun of

Saturday sinks beneath the Pacific, the question
may be still more complicated. All through the
list the same blindness prevails, and the only place
we would hazard a prediction is— is — is, well,
Wildflower, in the Occident Cup; and as there
is an old saying that " there is mauy a slip between
the cup and the lip," even that might be an un-
verified prediction.

By the way, the last payment in the Occident
Stakes must be made to-day. The conditions are
that the last $50 must be paid thirty days before
the Fair, and as that opens on the 11th of Septem-
ber, the 12th of August is the date to make good
the previous payments.

Scan the entry list, and there will be few who
will differ with us that there could scarcely be a
more auspicious showing.

THE PARK DRIYE.

Coming from the races on the Bay District Course
on Saturday evening last, the beauty of portions
of it made a vivid impression, probably far greater
than the regular visitor feels, although the quiet
loveliness could not fail to afford pleasure to any
one save perhaps those who had backed Sweetness
and Starr King. The sun was half buried in the
far-off western horizon when we turned to come to
the eastward, and there was a broad path of glory
on the smooth surface of the Pacific. A few hours
before there was a lively breeze. A fog bank was
settling to the north of the Straits, and Mount Ta-
malpais was crowned with a hood of pearl-colored
vapor. With the going down of the sun came
calmness, and the eager and nipping air of mid-
day had given place to a milder atmosphere. The
grass was greener in the softened light, and the
bevys of quails were twittering under the ever-
greens. There was an aroma from the flower-beds
which added to the gratification; and if the horse
had not been so anxious to reach the quarters
where his night feed awaited him, there would
have been nothing to mar the harmony of the drive.
Five hours in the sheds had whetted his appetite,
and as we had delayed starting until the throng
had gone, the roads were clear; the policemen had
vanished, and the horse seemed to be aware that
there was nothing in the way to prevent him going
at a forty gait, if even he was incumbered with the
avoirdupois of two " middle-weights." Clank,
claDk, came the steel-shod hoofs on the hard sur-
face, the sound as clear as is heard from the anvil
when the shoes are forged, echoing from among
the shrubbery a regular cadence, distinct as metal
coming in contact with nearly as hard a surface
could produce. It is not surprising that there was
a shortening of the stride, and that the long, open
gait became quickened, the stroke accelerated, for
there was a high spirit impelling the rapidity of
motion, if even there was a stinging pain in conse-
quence of the concussion.

What a grand place for a saunter among the
green knolls, and the bright colors of the flowers,
the chirruping of quails, and the background of
placid water! This is eminently the proper ground
for the stately coach-horse, or the one staid animal
with a ton weight of humanity in the family wagon;
but for the pride of the whole country wherever the
Stars and Stripes are the emblem, the peerless
American trotter, it is a snare and a delusion. The
red, smooth surface appears favorable; the wheels
glide over it withoui a jar, and not a great deal of
strength is necessary to move the load at a fast
pace. The penalty is sure to come, however, and
the spirited horse of yesterday leaves his stable on
the following day with swollen limbs and fevered
feet.

While the horse was beating the Anvil Chorus in
bis homeward flight, we ruminated over the change
which would follow the building of the proposed
drive. Several gentlemen were discussing the
scheme on the balcony of the Club House, and we
were pleased to hear that the project met with the
heartiest approbation — not a dissenting voice to
throw cold water on the project. One who has
abundant means to gratify every wish, Btated that
when the drive was determined upon he would be
on hand with as fast o team as any one, provided

they could be bought. There will be the same
emulation to excel as there is in the Eastern cities,
and ten horses purchased where one is all that the
market demands at present. Those who desire to
enjoy fast driving are only a small proportion of
the numbers which will be benefited, and though
breeders, dealers and stablemen will obtain the
most direct pecuniary benefit, the advantages will
be shared by thousands who are outside these-
ranks. In fact, it will be of such general benefit
that all will feel the good effects. This portion of
the question will require an article, or rather a
series of them, to properly demonstrate how gen-
eral the accruing benefits will be.

YACHT RACING.

People often ask the question why we do not
have more yacht races here. Why, with a fine bay,
steady, strong breezes, a good course and fine
yachts, no more races are announced.

There are several reasons for this. In the first
place, it is a very expensive thing to get a yacht in
order for a race. The expense goes up into the-
hundreds of dollars and sometimes to the thou-
sands. A fine large yacht, with a reputation for
speed, must have new sails for a race, new gear,
must be overhauled, have a professional crew, go
on the dry dock, and have money spent right and
left on her. Expenses of running a yacht are
heavy enough at any time, but on such occasions-
they are largely increased.

Again, the comparative standing of the yachts
is pretty well known. If a general regatta of all
yachts on the bay were to come off all the yachts-
men know that either the Nellie, Chispa or Aggie
would take the first prize. These three yachts
would be the first three in at all events. The in-
terest of the spectators would be centered on them.

Now, owners of other yachts do not care to
swell the procession to the glory of others. They
do not want to go to the expense and trouble of
preparing for a race when they know they have no
chance to win. Some go in for the sake of the
people who get up the regatta, but any reasonable
excuse will be taken advantage of to keep out if

possible.

A very potent reason, too, among yacht-owners
for not entering their craft is the free criticism in-
dulged in. A man may enter his yacht to oblige
his club in filling up a regatta, knowing well be-
forehand she cannot hope to win. When he comes
in behind he has the doubtful pleasure of seeing
his yacht and himself freely criticized by the
would-be critics, and his favorite villified as a mud
scow or wood barge, while his skill is ignored, and
all manner of fun poked at him by men who can
handle a pencil, but do not know starboard from
port. One or two seasons give the most enthusi-
astic as much as he wants of this. On regatta
days, therefore, he saves himself the expense, an-
noyance and trouble, and goes as a looker on in-
stead of a participator.

We know this is not the general understanding
of these things, but it is true nevertheless. Again,
the owners of speedy yachts do not care to risk the
reputation of their boats unless there is good
reason for it. Some will not sail unless there is
money up. Others will not sail if money is up.
Some will not let their yachts sail unless certain
men will sail them. Others will not enter if other
yachts are sailed by professionals.

And so it goes. There are objections of all kind3
brought. And after all the arrangements for a
regatta are made one after another backs out, and
the committee are forced to see half a dozen yachts
start, when more than double the number ought to
go. This is true in the East tts well as here, and these
statements may furnish some of the reasons why
yacht racing is on the decline and cruising in the
ascendancy.

PURCHASE OF EXILE.

L. H. Titus has sold, to J. B. Haggin the six-
year-old stallion Exile, by Belmont, his dam Belle
Mason, the pedigree of which is given in Answers
to Correspondents. He is one of the handsomest
trotting stallions in the State, and before the cir-
cuit is ended, he may conquer a place among the
" Notables."

1882

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FOUL DRIVING.

If there is one rule in the Trotting Code which
should be rigidly enforced, it is that which relates
to foul driving. The term is well applied, as un-
fair advantages are anything but sportsmanlike,
disgusting those who are the chief patrons of the
sports of the track. The only escape from the
evils which are sure to follow if unchecked, is for
the judges to enforce, with inexorable firmness,
the penalties for every breach. When the offence
is so palpable that there cannot be a doubt of the
intention of the guilty party, the extreme punish-
ment must be awarded. The most flagrant cases
are those when the perpetrator commits the foul
on purpose to assist others, not caring for the
slight punishment he receives, so long as he can
accomplish the task he has undertaken. He car-
ries out the nefarious compact, being well aware
that the crime will be condoned in such a majority
of instances that the risk is small; and if he be
given the last place or his horse distanced, he
chuckles over the success and plumes himself on
the smartness he has Bhiwn. Were he conscious
that he stood an equal chance of being heavily
fined, suspended or expelled, there would be more
hesitancy in undertaking the job; and an example
or two will surely put a stop to the practice.

As all frequenters of the tracks are aware, there
are a variety of misdeeds which are termed " fouls."
The particular and specific offence which we desire
to call attention to now is of the kind that often
occurs, and which will require heroic treatment to
overcome. One horse trots steadily, and another
keeps in 'close company by indulging in a few
breaks which are not very far outside of the rule.
But on the back-stretch the trot is forsaken, and,
partially screened by being hidden from the judges,
he is lashed into a run, though skillfully handled,
so as to keep the trotter up to the fastest pace
without showing in front. Other runs are given
during the heat, and when the lead is obtained,
then there is swinging to the right and. left in order
to retard the one behind. When so close to the
score that the judges cannot fail to take cognizance,
the trot is resumed, and, between trotting and run-
ning, the winner is forced to open a gap on all the
others. The winning has entailed, however, exer-
tion which would not have been necessary if the
other had trotted, and the one "hard heat" has a
more potent effect than two or even three would if
a trifle slower. With many horses, the excitement
following a horse galloping by their side is far
greater than when the contestant trots. Even a
Bteady run is not so trying to them as when there
is a change from the trot to the gallop, a succession
of leaps, which rests though there be no absolute
gain, discouraging the staunchest, and completely
demoralizing those which have soft Bpots in their
composition. There may be some excuse for a
driver who, in his eagerness to win, exceeds the
latitude which the laws allow; but when the object
is merely to defeat to aid another; when he is
merely a helper, a hired tool to assist in wearing
out a dreaded competitor, there must be no tem-
porizing. If fines will not remedy, try suspension.
If ostracism for a limited period does not afford a
remedy, let the sentence be for life. Should the
clods prove useless, try what virtue there is in
stones.

THE EMBRYO STAKE.

Owing to a misconception in a few, carelessness
on the part of others, and still another class, who
had a dread of meeting with colts they had no
hopes of beating, the Embryo Stake did not receive
the number of nominations which was expected.
In order to give these a chance, there is a desire
on the part of the subscribers we have seen to per-
mit the entry of others, and there is little doubt
that the concurrence of the remainder can be ob-
tained. This concurrence it is necessary to put in
writing, and we will be much obliged if the sub-
scribers will send their acquiescence in the follow-
ing terms : "I hereby agree that nominations
can be made in the Embryo Stake up to and in-
cluding September 15th." By keeping the stake
open to September 15th, the opportunity will be
given to all those who have colts at the State Fair.

THE PLUNGER'S ACCOUNT.

The imbroglio between Theodore Walton and
James E. Kelly, and the charges brought by the
latter against the heavy operator in the chances of
horses, has raised so much of an excitement in
New York that the Herald has published long
accounts of the case. To a reporter of that paper
Mr. Walton submitted his book for the time when
it was charged he was engaged in the fraudulent
transactions; and taking that as a true exhibit,
he has not much success as the corrupter of
trainers and jockeys. The nineteen days in July
show as follows:

LOSSES.

Jnlv 3 87.642 50

Jalv 4 1,967 50

July 6 .',654 0O

July 8 12,630 00

July 12 4.318 62

July 15 525 00

July20 4,754 50

WINKINGS.

Julv 1 87,5.^7 00

Ju!yl9 884 60

July 2? 1,548 00

July 26 .' 13.S00 00

Total 823,789 50

there is scarcely a doubt of the race being fully as
interesting as the one decided on the 5th instant,
notwithstanding the speed which Sweetness showed
in the first and second heats in the 2:25. Should
the others be all right and capable of repeating
what has been shown in their exercise, there is no
tellinsr how the 2:30 race will end. The greys will
keep coming, and as many realized after the former
trial, three heats are essential to winning when
" best 3 in 5 " are the conditions.

Total 837,022 12

■ Net loss 813,232 62

He was particularly charged with bribing Sne-
deker, and his losses on the horses in that stable
foot $12,893, and, as Walton truly states: "Now,
do you suppose if I wanted to corrupt jockeys I
would have lost that $24,830 ?"

To prove the animus of Kelly, he submits his
account, that standing:

LOSINGS. WINNLNQB.

July 12 S600 Julv 15 $1,250

July20 250 July IS 1,200

Julv 22 1,100

July 26 3,250

Total $850 Total 88.S00

Net winnings $5,950

Another strong point Mr. Walton makes is the
query, why did Kelly bet with him when he knew
he had trainers and jockeys corrupted ? Including
in his charges prominent trainers and jockeys, Mr.
Kelly should have seen that these were supported
by evidence which would carry conviction. Fail-
ing to do this, he stands in a bad position.

BALTIMORE LETTER.

Hiram Happy writes very happily of affairs in
the Colony which ranked so highly in the horse
world a century and a half ago. At that period it
was held to be indispensable for a Maryland gen-
tleman of means to keep a stable of race horses
and some of the best of the old-time turf celebrities
were owned there. Virginia and the " Eastern
Shore " then held undisputed sway on the race-
course, and the tug of war between the two sec-
tions was oftentimes a contest of the most stubborn
kind. It is a great pity that the spirit has died
out in the descendants of the Cavaliers.

Maryland Volunteer, which our correspondent
thinks so highly of, is one of the very best bred
trotting stallions. His dam was nearly thorough-
bred, and one of the greatest performers of the
season. She was the first animal wearing toe-
weights we ever saw, and, as is recorded of May-
flower, these and the shoes were so ponderous that
it was surprising that she could trot at all — -three
and a half pounds on each foot; and thus encum-
bered, she trotted fourteen races in 1871, and ob-
tained a record of 2:22. Mr. Salisbury bought
her, and (a great misfortune to him) she died last
Winter, when in foal to Gibraltar. She had
"missed" for several years, and her colt was
nearly due at the time of her death. We shall be
much pleased to hear of the Maryland delicacies
which never go out of fashion; and there is little
danger of the terrapin, canvas-back or oyster fol-
lowing the fate of the high-mettled racer.

TROTTING ON THE BAY DISTRICT COURSE.

There should be two very good races on the Bay
District Course today, as Crown Point, Stan-
King, Cairo and Ashley try conclusions again,
Sweetness, Poscora Hayward and Blar.kmore com-
posing the second set. The track was in capital
order last Saturday, and will be in the same fine
condition to-day. There is every prospect of two
good races and a large attendance to see them.
The friends of Stan- King were greatly put out by
his defeat, and do not think it was a true line.
The race was the work which all of them needed
to give a keen edge on for the 6econd contest, and

A GRACEFUL REMEMBRANCE.

When General Grant visited Sau Jose, the Man-
agers of the old Santa Clara Valley Fair Associa-
tion were anxious to show him something which
would be worthy of their guest Those who were
supposed to have the horses which were the most
worthy of being paraded before the great com-
mander, were inexorable in their demands that
they should be paid a sum beyond what the Asso-
ciation could afford. Arguments were of no avail,
but fortunately P. A. Finigan was made acquainted
with the situation, and at once he made a proposal
which overcame the dilemma. " There is Santa
Claus," he replied, " with the fastest record of
any colt of his age in the world. You can com-
mand his services."

The offer was thankfully accepted, Santa Claus
was brought out, and gratified every one who wit-
nessed the display of speed, duplicating the 2:18
which he had made at Sacramento. It still stands
at the head of the list, and in commemoration of
that, and as a token of the appreciation which was
still cherished, the Society had a gold medal
struck. On the face is the title: "Santa Clara
Valley Agricultural Association;" on the obverse,
" To P. A. Finigan, for his public spirit on the
occasion of General TJ. S. Grant's visit, September
28, 1879." It is a graceful return for a ind acL

HORSES FROM OREGON.

There landed a few days ago the horses that A.
J. Stemler took to Oregon, and with which he
made a very successful campaign. Those taken to
the north were Fred Collier, Jim Benwick and
Lou Spenser, and accompanying them is Joe How-
ell, an old veteran of the turf, who has run in
more States and Territories in the last seven years
than any horse we are acquainted with. Lou
Spenser met with an injury which will incapacitate
her for some time. The others look remarkably-
well. The injury to the filly was occasioned by
the steamer having to lie to, on account of the
fog, before she could safely cross the bar; and the
filly getting frightened at a Chinaman carrying
his luggage preparatory to landing, jumped over
a rail and injured her hock. She had shown very
good form in her races in Oregon, and the mishap
is very much to be regretted. The other horses
will take part in the circuit, and the two sons of
Joe Hooker, with the aid of the Bonnie Scotland,
are likely to play a prominent part

OVERMAN WINS AT ROCHESTER.

Overman is doing good work, and performing
his part well, indeed, to keep up the reputation of
the California horses in the East. He has won at
Buffalo and Cleveland, in both cases beating very
strong fields. At Buffalo he got a record of 2:204,
and though the track was very heavy at Bochester,
owing to rain, the time of the heats was 2:21},
2:23, 2:234, 2:274, 2:274. The telegraph does not
say which of the heats was won by Overman, but
inasmuch as he won the last, he " outstayed" his
competitors. The fifth heat of the pacing race on
the same day was made in 2:27 J, and the sixth in
2:31. Overman is likely to set well down in the
teens before the aeason is ended.

THE 2:3G CLASS AT SAN JOSE.

The entries for the 2:36 Class at San Jose will
close on Wednesday, the 16'th instant. This is
before the 2:40 "open" trot at Santa Cruz comes
off, though it excludes the winners of heats on the
Bay District last Saturday, and renders Vander-
lynn and Freestone ineligible. With these re-
doubtable "green ones" out of the way, there
should be a full entry list.

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August 12,

FISH.

The streams are a good deal warmer to wade in than
they were earlier in the season.

Pnrties returning from Nevada say that there is splendid
trout fishing in Lake Tahoe, Weber Lake and streams in the
vicinity.

Fishers at Harbor View are getting their fifty to one
hundred torn cod, rock cod, etc., in an afternoon from the
wharf and boats.

A camping party on Salmon Creek, Marin County, re-
cently caught two hundred trout, varying in weight from
one-fourth to five pounds.

More black bass are being put into Lake Merced. This
lake is capable of sustaining a great many fish, and it will
be a long time before it is overstocked.

Liver fed trout most readily take flies with some red in
them; even a red ibis is killing at times, but even at best
these trout give but little or indifferent sport.

There are nearly 100 fish preserves on Long Island.
Little by little the wealthy classes have purchased or leased
nearly every water worth fishing over in this region.

John Carlson who had a place on the road between Auburn
and Forest Hill, Placer County, some time since reserved a
fish pond for carp, and the waters are now filled with them.

Anglers along the trout streams near the Big Trees, Cala-
veras County, have to use small dark flies for bait, as the
trout, though plentiful, seem to care but little for anything
else.

Smelt fishing at the Oakland Wharf is excellent. Large
numbers are caught by set lines. Several persons have been
catching red-tail perch from this wharf, that weigh from one
to two pounds.

The California Sportsman's Club have caught two hundred
and fifty black bass from Lake Temescal, which are to be
distributed over the State. These fish weigh about 1%
pounds.

Trout, now-a-days, have be be educated to understand
the varieties of flies offered to them. Those raised at fish
hatcheries are the only ones that comprehend some of the
gaudy bait thrown to them.

A general rule about flies is to use dark flies on bright
days aDd light flies on dark days. The maxim of an old
-sport in this connection is worth remembeiing. He used to
say, " go the day on your hand dropper, and copper the
•day with the nuddle dropper and stretcher."

Salmon fishing closed on the 31st July. The catch on
the Columbia is estimated at 500,000 cases, 50,000 less than
last year. This season thirty-four canneries engaged in
fishing on the Columbia. Four vessels are loading at
Astoria with salmon for the United Kingdom.

Lieutenant Winslow, of the United States Navy, has re-
cently planted, as an experiment in the artificial propaga-
tion of oysters, 10,000,000 young oysters upon a bed in
Xong Island Sound, near New York. The oysters planted
-were only two days old, and could only be discerned by the
aid of a strong magnifying glass.

When the water was pumped out of the dry dick, on
Monday last, after admitting the City of Chester, two
curious fish were found in the bottom of the dock. They
were about six inches long, and closely resemble the Eastern
■catfish, only they have no "feelers," or the sharp, stiff
spikes on either side of the mouth. The Italian fishermen
pronounced them to be specimens of the "music fish,
which are very rare in these waters.

Flounder fishing has commenced again on Lake Merritt.
It will be remembered that some little time since it was dis-
covered that flounders were plenty in the lake, and hundreds
of people fished there daily. Sometimes about a ton a day
of these fish came out of this small sheet of water. Of
course this could not last long, and after a few weeks the
fish became so scarce that very few were caught. Some
Chinamen caught about 100 pounds there this week, near
the flood-gates.

Steps should at once be taken to investigate the cause of
the great mortality among the finny tribe in Donner Lake.
It is probably some epidemic that is so fatal, as the chub
appear to be the only sufferers, and the same mortality was
observable last year while, the trout are not affected. It
would surely pay the hotel proprietors to institute such an
investigation with its attendant theories, as now the stench
arising from tons of decaying fish is unb ear able, Jand drives
many visitors away from this pretty lake.

Fob Fish Tbanspoktation. — The Government is now
building in Delaware a fine new iron steamship for the
special use of the Fish Commissioners. It is to cost $200,-
000, to be named the Albatross, and to be ready in about
four months. Its dimensions will be: Length, 200 feet;
■beam, 27 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 16 feet 9 inches; bur-
then, 800 tons. Among the many appliances fitting the
vessel for its purpose will be a deep-sea dredge and eight
miles of wire rope. One of the first important services of
the Albatross will be the transportation to London of the
collection which will represent this country in the great
Fish Exposition next May.

A Fishing Pabty at the Fakallones. — On last Wednes-
day a party of gentlemen, composed of P. Crowley (Chief
of Police), Sheriff Sedgwick, Captain Douglas, Sergeant
Bonner, G. Sloss, George Carlisle and Mr. Ellison, started
for the Farallone Islands, on a fishing and pleasure expedi-
tion, in the pilot boat "Lady Mine," commanded by Cap-
tain Ott. As soon as they passed the Golden Gate a dense
fog set in, accompanied by a strong, cold wind, which made
the sea very rough, and it continued blowing during the
thirty hours that the party were out. There were only two
members of the whole party (Captain Douglas and Mr. Elli-
son) who did not feel that inexpressible something within
commonly known as sea-sickness. Mr. Ellison never feels
the effect of wind or wave, and Captain Douglas, it is said,
would go to sea on a shingle and not get sick. Chief Crow-
ley, though move under the weather than any one else, is
now feeling better from the trip. Most of the fishing was
done near the islands, in about forty fathoms of water.
There were thirty large rock fish aud innumerable flounders
caught by the members of the party. The next time these
-gentlemen go fishing, some of them no doubt will brave the
"depths" of a quiet mountain lake, and leave the salt
water for those who do not yet sick.

Fishing with a pitchfork is a queer way of having Bport,
but the writer saw this being done at the head of Oakland
Creek last week in the broad sheet of water known as Brook-
lyn Basin, immediately in front of East Oakland. It was
high tide and the water was just lapping over the edges of
the marshes. Two men, in rubber boots, were walking
along the edge of the marsh looking carefully down into the
water. Suddenly one of them who is carrying a common
pitchfork, makes a " prod " and up comes a fine flounder
weighing a couple of pounds. Notwithstanding the long
rubber boots the man in his excitement had waded into
water deeper than their tips, for he was wet above his waist.
It looked like rather live Bport, and most people would pre-
fer a boat to get in and hooks and Hues to handle while
catching flounders. We have heard of people pitchforki ng
salmon out of streams, but this is the first time we ever
heard of flounder fishing with a pitchfork.

THE GUS

to use regulation revolvers off hand; the distance to ba
sixty yards; twenty-five or fifty shots, as maybe agreed;
both teams to use Archer's targets. Captain Douglass ac-
cepted the challenge as soon as it was received. As Colonel
Beaver, of the Citizens' Team, interested himself considera-
bly in bringing about this match, he is to shoot as one of the
four of the Police team. The four archers are J. P. Allen,
of San Francisco; O. M. Button, of Santa Cruz; T. C. Ha-
vens and A. S. Brownell, of Oakland.

THE PACIFIC GUN CLUB.

On last Sunday, at Bird's Point, the Pacific Gun Club
met to hold their fourth shoot for the gold medal, Messrs.
H. Cameron and George W. Downey officiating as judges,
aud T. R. Hart as referee. Only eight of the members par-
ticipated. The shooting was a little above the average, and
resulted in A. Lambert winning the medal for the third con-
secutive time, it now being his property. The birds were a
very ordinary lot, and Lambert was very fortunate in hav-
ing all easy ones to shoot at. with no chance of showing any
brilliant shooting, of which he is capable. The shoot-off
with Mr. Adams, who had also made a clean score, was very
interesting. They tied on three pairs of double birds, and
on the second Lambert won by one bird. The shoot-
ing of Precht and Haines was very good. They killed their
birds clean, the former being unfortunate in missing his
first, and the latter his fourth, or the result might have been
different. They showed themselves to be good shots in the
matches following at $2 50 entrance. The first was at four
birds, divided between Precht and Brown; the second was
at six birds, and was divided between Precht and Adams,
and the third, at six also, was won by Precht after shooting
a freeze-out with Lambert at five pairs double birds. The
distance was as usual, 21 yards rise for the single birds, with
80 yards boundary, and 18 yards rise and 100 yards bound-
ary for the double birds. Following is

C. Precht 0

A. Lambert 1

G. Meyers 1

L. Galindo 1

A. Adams 1

T. Haines 1

R. Moore 1

W.Stewart 0

A. Lambert , 10

A. Adams 11

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Precht 1 1 1 1—4

Ferguson 0 1 1 0—2

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Precht 11 10 11 01 1 1—8 Adams 0 0—0

Lambert 11 10 11 10 1 0—7 Meyers 0 1—1

Quail are said to be very numerous throughout the
country.

In the vicinity of Hollister rabbits, quail and other small
game, are so numerous as to be looked on as pests by the
farmers.

At the Schuetzen Park, Alameda, on Sunday, the San
Francisco Schuetzen Verein held a rifle contest, which re-
sulted in the following marksmen carrying off the first ten
prizes: Philo Jaeoby, F. Freese, K. Wertheimer, W. Ehren-
pfort, C. C, Rohlffs, C. Adams, Boekman, J. Horstman,
William Heber, J. Waller.

The members of the California Bifle Club competed Sun-
day at the Alameda Schuetzen Park for three medals, with
the following result: First-class medal, Zecher, 301 rings;
second-class medal, K. Wertheimer, 376 rings; third-class
medal, "Dtschig, 337 rings.

We understand from good authority that quail are being
shot out of season. A gentleman was taking supper with a
friend the other evening, and noticed that quail was on the
table, and on inquiring he was informed that they were
purchased at the market. This matter should be looked
into by the California Sportsman's and other clubs.

The Alameda Sportsman's Club meet to-ciay at Littlefield
range, near Oakland, to have their last clay pigeon shoot
of the season, is early all the members will be present.
The Piedmont street cars run by the range. The last live
pigeon shoot of the club comes off on the last Saturday of
this month.

Pigeon Shooting at Watsonville.— On Sunday, August
27th, there is to be a large pigeon shooting match at Wat-
sonville, Santa Cruz County, the shooting to take place in
Camp Goodall Driving Park. The entrance fee is $2 50,
open to all; entrance fee to be paid to J. H. Besse, Watson-
ville. The entries will be closed August 2Uth. The eu-
trauce money is to be divided into three coin prizes, as
follows: First prize, 60 per cent; second, 30 per cent;
third, 20 per cent. A sack of shot is offered by the manage-
ment as the fourth prize. Birds extra. Plunge traps are to
be used, and the mutch is to be governed by the California
State Sportsmen's Rules. The full particulars can be had
by writing to A. C. Wood, Manager, Watsonville.

THE RIFLE.

On the 31st July the weekly shoot of the Carson Guard
took place at Treadway'B Park, Reno. The scores deserve
mention. James Chesley made 44 at the 500-yard range,
and 41 at the 200-yard range. At the 200-yard range James
Crawford made the highest score with 45 points, Fourteen
of the Carsons were in the contest, and they made an
average of 41.10-14ths. Five men of the Emmet Guard of
Virginia were at the park and shot at the ranges, making a
total of 207. Haskell, of the Emmets, shot at both ranges,
making 47 points at 200 yards and 46 at 500.

The International Match. — Mr. G. J. Seabury, Secre-
tary of the National Rifle Association, said that since read-
ing the scores of the British team in the Bass match at
Wimbledon, which was recently cabled over, he felt very
confident that the American team would win the interna-
tional match. He mentioned that the following scores, at
the long-range distances, had befn reported to him within
the last week: T.J. Dolan, Twelfth Regiment, 93; Captain
Day, 83; C. W. Himman, of Boston, 83; P. J. Lawritzan, of
the National Rifles, 82; Captain Wilt, of Pennsylvania, 71;
Captain J. H. Griffith, of New Jersey, 79; Sergeant Van
Orden, of Binghamton, 83; Captain Barnes, of Oswego, N.
Y., 75; G. Hines, of Binghamton, 77; Captain Adkiuson, of
Pennsylvania, 81. In the Bass match the highest scores
were those of Caldwell and Dods, who both made 73.

Rapidity Match at Cbkedmoob. — The weather at the
Creedmoor Range, on the 31st July, was favorable to good
shooting, the sky being slightly overcast and the wind very
light. The principal event of the day was the second com-
petition in the "rapidity" match for a gold medal presented
by Mr. Pierre Lorillard, Jr. The prize has to be won three
times (not necessarily consecutive) before it becomes the
personal property of the winner. The match is open to all
comers and any rifle with open sights can be used. The
distance is 200 yards. At the sound of a bugle the com-
petitor opens fire and continues firing until the bugle again
sounds, sixty seconds after the first signal. The number of
shots fired during that interval must not exceed twenty, but
no competitor has yet reached that limit. It will thus be
seen that the match affords a test of both accuracy and dex-
terity, and also of the efficiency of the weapons used for
rapid firing. The scores made were as follows:

R. T. Hare (Hotchkiss military rifld), 19 shots 63

M. W. Bull' (^Hotchkiss military rifle), 17 shots 40

S. A. Day (Lee single shooter rifle), 14 shots 47

T. J. Dolan (Sharp military rifle), 14 shots 46

Fred. Older (Remington rifle), 36

J. C. Mallorv (Springfield rifle) 29

F. F. Lcavitt (Stevens Rifle) 26

J. S. Shepherd (Peabody rifle) 22

In the first competition, July 1, S. A. Day was the victor
with a score of 32 points.

Aimless Hunters. — The deer law, relative to their killing,
is out of force from July 1st to November 1st, during which
time there is nothing to prevent their indiscriminate and
reckless slaughter. Perhaps this is just as it should be; but
we are perfectly cognizant of the fact that all Summer long
the hills are full of aimless hunters, who are rambling
around just for the fun of the thing, and killing any num-
ber of deer for no object at all more than the sport and ex-
citement of hunting, and believe that it is ail wrong. A law
that don't fit such a case is out of joint, and should be rem-
edied, if a possible thing. This class of sportsmen are from
below, who have no use for the deer after it is killed, but
have aninsatiable thirst for the deer hunter's fame. It will
take but a very few years, at the present rate of slaughter,
to exterminate the beast entirely from our hills. — Butte Rec-
ord.

The mountains near Oroville, especially the Big Mead-
ows, afford hunting grounds, and there is this year a great
increase in the number of camping parties that go out with
ample supplies for a change of scene and the pleasant epi-
sodes of a sporting life in forest and stream. To-day a party
consisting of R. W. Smith, George W. Stevens, W. J. Mar-
gan, C C. Mathews and Dr. D.W.Wasley, prominent mem-
bers of the Oroville Sportsmen's Club, start for a month's
trip through the same part of the mountains.

A Novel Match. — In our last issue was the announce-
ment that a match between an archery club and a pistol
team was to come off in the near future. This match will
take place at 2 or 3 p. m. Saturday, 19th instant, ut Bird's
Point, Alameda. J. P. Allen, representing the California
Archery Club, sent a challenge to Captain Douglass, of the
Police force, with the following conditions: That four
archers will shoot against any four officers of the Police
force; the archers to use bows and arrows, and th ) Police

The Police Pistol Team of Company B. — This team iB
composed of the officers of Captain Short's division. They
have a good range at North Beach, where they go on cer-
tain days for practice. On the 4th of last June, in compet-
ing with three other pistol teams for a trophy, Captain
Short's men made the following scores, out of a possible
75 points: P. Fox 71, W. L. Coles 70, J. Smith 69, J. R.
O'Connor 69, C. Reynolds 69, R. L. Cockrill 69, D. J. Pad-
dock 68, J. Lauktree 68, S. M. Thompson 66, and J. J.
Hayes 60 points.

The members of Sergeant Kingsberry's watch have been
shooting for the possession of two medals; the first, a fine
gold medal for thd best shot, cost no less than $25; the
other, for the second best, is a Bilver medal, and is worth
about $20. Officer Paddock won the gold, and Officer Pugh
the silver medal, on a score of 73 points out of a possible
75. Though Paddock, Pugh and Cockrill tied on 73 points,
the judges decided, according to Creedmoor rules, tlitit Pad-
dock was entitled to first prize, aud Pugh to the second,
The Bcore of the watch in this shooting stands: D. J. Pad-
dock 73, J. Pugh 73, 11. D. Cockrill 73, P. Fox 71, J. Lank-
tree 71. S. ftl. Thompson 69, J. J. Hayes 69, J. It. O'Con-
nor 68, C. Reynolds 68. J. Casey 66, J. Burk 66, J. E.
Poole 66, J. Wallucc 65, H. H. Gardner 65, T.P.Kings-
berry 61, M. Wlielan 61, T. D. Barnstead 58, J. H. Cahill
57, J. O'Donnell 55, J. H. Brigerts 43. According to the
old custom, the winner of either of the medals could retain
the prize as long us he coutiuued to be the best or second
best shot, but now, when one person has won a medal for
the third time, it becomes his own property. If Captain
Short's pistol team continue to improve in their shooting
as much iu the future as they have in the last year, it will
not be long ere they will rank as second best to none.

1882

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THE KENNEL.

FIXTURES.

National American Kennel Club's trial on quail3. Grand Junction, Tenn.,
December 4th. D. Eryson, Memphis. Tenn., Secretary.

LouiBiana Field Trials near New Orleans, La., beginning Dec. U under the
management of the New Orleaus Gun Club.

Bench Shows.— Western Pennsylvania Society's English Setter Bench
Show Derby. Pittsburgh, Pa., for English setter puppies whelped on or after
Harch 1, 18i3. Entries closed Dumber 1, 1832. I. R.. Stayton, Alleghany
City, Pa., Secretary.

Field Trials.— National American Kennel Club's trials on prairie chick-
ens, Fairmont, Stiun., Septemb-r 4th. Entries to American Field Derby
closed J uly 1st; to All-Age Stake, September 4th. Joseph H. Dew, Columbia,
Tenn., Special Secre ary for these trials.

Gilroy Rod and Gun Club's trials on quails, near Gilroy, Cal., October 28th
Open to dogs owned in California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. E. Leavesley,
Secretary, Gilroy, CaJ.

Eastern Field Trials Club's trials on quails, near High Point, N. C, Novem-
ber 17th. Entrance to Derby close Jaly 1st; to All-Age and Members' Stake
November 1st. Fred. N. Hall, Secretary, P. O. Box ftrt, New York.

FIELD TRIALS AT GILROY.

A valued correspondent, himself a thorough sportsman,
Bends the following communication. The idea that this
State cannot handle more than one field trial is different
from our own views expressed elsewhere, but we admit
freely that our correspondent's opinion is as valuable, if not
more so, than our own. The subject is open for discussion.

" Pariies are advocating the holding of the field trials this
year in some more central or northern portion of the State,
and one suggests that if Gilroy will not consent to that
movement, to get up an independent field trial. This is
always the way, as soon as anything is started and made a
success of, every one wants to rush into it. One field trial
is enough for California at present, when all the sportsmen
of the State can congregate to see each other's dogs work,
and which shows best style snd nose. The actual winning
will not be much, as the prizes are more honorary than
valuable, and the entrance iB low enough ($5.00) to permit
all who own a dog to enter. Sportsmen living north talk of
the expense of sending their dogs to Gilroy. If they attend
themselves, which, of course, they will, the dogs will cost
nothing.

"Is not this feeling against Gilroy as much actuated by
jealousy as anything else? A true sportsman should be the
embodiment of everything that is noble and generous, and
be above these petty jealousies about their dogs, which is so
common among them. The fact is, California sportsmen do
not know enough yet about dogs nor their performances,
and have a great deal to learn both from field trials and
bench shows. "We know many so-called sportsmen who
really do not know a pointer from a setter, but call every-
thing a hunting-dog. Talk to tnem about Laveracks and
Llewellins and Gordons, and you might as well talk Chinese,
and yet if thev do not get a prize at a bench show they set
the judge down as an ass, while they know it all.

"The Gilroy Rod and Gun Club have taken field trials in
hand, and have done the work well. A great many first-
class dogs from Oregon and elsewhere have been sent there
for training, chiefly on account of the trials being held there,
and to expect them to move them up to Folsoni, or Colusa,
or Marysville, appears to us absurd, and we cannot suppose
that Gilroy will entertain the idea for a moment. There
are many dogs from San Francisco that will run in the trials
— and Gilroy is as good for them as any place north. Go on,
brother sportsmen: put your shoulders to the wheel; eschew
all jealousy, and send your dogs, good or bad, and let us
see them. We don't want to hear what your dogs can do —
we prefer seeing them for ourselves."

WAIT FOR THE SEASON.
Accounts have come to hand recently of private coursing
matches held in various parts of this State. It is not the
province of this paper to dictate to gentlemen how and when
they shall practice their favorite sports, but perhaps a few
suggestions will not be taken amiss. There can be no dif-
ference of opinion among gentlemen who understand the
Bport of coursing as to the evil effects of running dogs
during the extreme hot weather that pievails in the interior
of the State at this time of the year. It is positive cruelty
to allow a dog to chase a hare when the thermometer stands
100 degrees in the shade. The cruelty is intensified when
the dogs are taken from the cold climate of San Francisco.
Experience has demonstrated that in case a dog is not in the
most perfect health, a run in hot weather is almost certain
death. Last year a party of gentlemen from this city took
several greyhounds to Donohue's Landing in the month of
August, and had several courses- One dog died, and three
others were so seriously injured that they have been no
good ever since. Two years ago, on November 1st, it was
bo warm at Merced that two d^gs engaged in the Pacific
Coast Coursing Club's match died shortly after they had
finished their runs. Berry's Swindler and Fowler's Spirit
of the Times died at Merced in that way, and the ill effects
of the heat were so apparent that shortly after noon the
club adjourned the meeting and waited tor cooler weather.
Apart from tne danger to the dogs, other serious objections
can be urged against coursing at this season of the year.
The young hares are not big enough to make a decent run,
and as the chances of starting a young hare are about twice
as great as starting an old one, it may safely be said that
every other run will prove a failure. Then, too, some con-
sideration is always shown by the true sportsman to female
game when with their young. About the middle of May most
of the leverets are born, and but few of them leave their
mothers until late in September. At such times the
doe ceases to seek safety from her natural ene-
mies by flight as she does during that part of
the year when her young are able to shift for themselves. By
a beautiful provision of nature the doe at this season aban-
dons her usual "form" or seat on the bare plains, and seeks
a secluded place in some thickly wooded opening or brush
covered patch, where her chief foes, the squirrel hawks, can-
not approach. On a fine sunny day she will venture out a
short distance, only to rush back to cover the instant danger
iB sighted. She does not seek the vast expanse of the open
plain, whereon to distance her pursuer, but, knowing that
her young one cannot run, she hides away. In Nevada and
in the Territories the Indians run down and capture alive
in nets vast numbers of jack rabbits at this season of the
year, while in the Fall and every Spring the offer of ^S5 a
head will not procure a live jack from Fresno to Round Valley.
It is to be hoped that sportsmen will be more merciful tba*i
are the Indians, and will give the hares a rest until the cold
weather ccmes. At the present time there is no need for
any protection for hares. The damage that they do to the
crops makes them a pest to the fdrmers, when they are

found in large numbers, and it would be very bad policy for
local sportsmen to ask that they be included in the game
laws, which are already a little irksome to the grangers,
though absolutely necessary for the protection of what game
there is left in the State. One predatory pot hunter, with
his little shotgun, will kill more hares in an hour than
would suffice for game for the largest coursing meeting in
the State, but for all that if the coursing men do not protect
the hares around San Francisco, where they are very scarce,
they will find that in a few years they will have to dispose
of their greyhounds for lack of game.

SACRAMENTO GREYHOUNDS.

A Sacramento correspondent s^nds the following notes of
coursing matters at the Capital City:

Around Sacramento are owned many well bred grey-
hounds, several of which have won fame at the large cours-
ing matches. First in point of honor comes Bradley, owned
by Michael Hanrahan. Bradley has defeated all the local
dogs, and also all the dogs that have been brought against
him from other parts of the State. The list of those he has
vanquished includes Bine Jacket and Dakota, though I be-
lieve that in one of the last named matches the judgment
was very unsatisfactory to the coursing gentlemen from San
Francisco. P. Kelly of Sacramento owns several fine dogs,
including Raven, a three times winner. Joe Powers of
Brighton has a kennel full, and so has his neighbor Mr.
Hull, whose string includes Snow Bah. M. Howard still
owns the well known slut Amy Howard, who won third prize
last Fall in an open stake. Mr. Shaw's slut Whitney has a
fine litter of pups, by Kelly's Black Jack of the Cartwright
strain. M. Keenan, R. Mohan and J. Fagan are also
among our coursing men, and last, but by no means least,
comes A. J. Woods, the owner of the celebrated slut Kitty
Woods, who ran second at the open meeting held by the
Pacific Coast Coursing Club, in the Spring of 1880, and also
took second at Sacramento. The Sacramento coursers have
a considerable distance to go to find good running ground,
but there are many gentlemen in your city who can testify
that Whitcomb's ranch, about 15 miles from here, will afford
as good sport as any ground in the State.

MORE FIELD TRIALS.

Several gentlemen have recently written to various papers
giving it as their opinion that the Gilroy Club ought in fair-
ness to hold their next trials at Folsom or Sacramento.
These suggestions, though perhaps if adopted they would tend
to popularize these trials, are not very logical. It is about
the same as asking that the Bay District Association should
hold its races on the Chico track. It is a fact that dogs
brought from a distance may suffer a little from the journey,
but it should be, and doubtless is, a matter of honor with
the Gilroy Club that no dog be allowed to hunt over the
ground selected for the trials before the trials take place.
The necessity of preserving enough bame for the trials is of
itself sufficient reason for the enforcement of this rule.
Doubtless a declaration from the Gilroy Club that they
allow no hunting over the ground — which, by the way, is pri-
vate property — in advance of the trials, will entirely dispose
of all talk about fairness. The objection to distance cannot
be met, but sportsmen must remember that the Sacramento
or any other Club has the same chance to inaugurate these
trials as did the Gilroy Club, and for their own convenience
can arrange trials to take place as near home as tbey please.
There cannot too many clubs take hold of this matter,
and this paper will do all in its power to foster not only the
trials of the Gilroy Club, but of any club that has enter-
prise enough to arrauge others.

BURGESS ON LEAVESLEY.

At a recent meeting of the State Sportsman's Association
of California, Mr. E. Leavesley, of Gilroy, read a paper on
sporting dogs, which was published a short time since in the
columns of the American Held. In the course of his re-
marks, Mr. Leavesley indicated a reference for the Laver-
aek setters over the Llewellin strain. This aroused the
anger of Mr. Arnold Burgess who is the great American
promoter of the Llewellin strain, and who has a large sale
kennel full of this stock. Mr. Burgess is a contributor to
the American Field, and in the last issue of that paper
makes a savage attack upon Mr. Leavesley which certainly
passes the limit of those restrictions of courtesy and good
breeding usually observed among gentlemen in argument.
Mr. Burgess' criticisms of Mr. Leavesley 's letter are all based
on the assumption that Mr. Burgess and his friends are all
right and that certain English authorities, as for instance
"The Setter," are all wrong. Mr. Leavesley certainly
should not be abused for accepting as an authority on such
matters a work published in England, and there almost uni-
versally believed, and which was positively stated to be ac-
curate by Mr. Laverack himself. If Mr. BurgeBs' assertions
are as incorrect as his use of the English language, then
they are more utterly worthless than he would have the
public believe are the views of Mr. Leavesley. We have
not space to print all his errors ; one instance will suffice.
He says:

It U evident that Mr. Leavesley has been inoculated with the Laveraek-
phobia, and like other advocates of those dot's tries to make out a ease for
them by quoting all that can be said in their favor, and carefully conceal-
in" all facts that militate against them. * 1 fancy the
gentleman, lik'- other Laveruckphobists, would denounce in forcible terms
the niau who dared ask what is the use of keeping the so-called Laverack
blood pure; but then, of course, principles differ to suit different cases.

The contest shows that Mr. Burgess intended to convey
the idea that Mr. Leavesley had been inoculated with a
love of the Laverack. His use therefore of the coined words
" Laverackphobia " which means a hate of the Laverack,
and the word " Laverackphobists." which means haters of
the Laverack, is an unpardonable inaccuracy in a critic.
Some of Mr. Burgess' criticism are probably correct enough,
but they are so obscured by his novel use of the English
language that they are difficult to understand. In our opin-
ionrilr! Burgess' criticisms of Mr. Leavesley's paper detracts
only from the former's reputation as a writer, and adds
nothing to the world's store of information.

DOG STEALING IS LARCENY.

In the case of the State of Ohio vs. Michael Moran,
Judge Tilden recently decided that dogs were personal
property under the law in the State of Ohio. The conclu-
sion of his decision is as follows: "There are some decisions
to be found in this country where the common law rule is
adhered to that there can be no larceny in th« feloniously
taking and carrying away a dog, but I venture to affirm that
no decision can be found in any State with a statute similar
to our own that declares that the stealing of a dog is not
larceny. I therefore decide that a dog is property— a thing
of value, and that the Ktealing of a dog in Ohio is larceny.
The motion in arrest is therefore overruled."

A CANINE CHAMPION.

At the recent dog show in Paris, France, the Prix
d'honneur, which was competed for by setters of all breeds,
was won by the Llewellin setter dog, Kars, owned by Mr.
Ivan P. Pranishnikoff, an artist, and formerly connected
with Harper's Weekly. Kars was bred by Mr. L. H. Smith,
and is b}' his Paris oat of Pearl, formerly owned by Mr.
Smith, but now the property of Mr. A. S. Bishop of Pitts-
burg, Pa. Kars is a blue belton, and was whelped July 6,
1877, and is a litter brother to Mr. A. H. Moore's Lass
O'Gowrie, and to Dr. S. Fleet Speir's Wanda.

Gobdan Standaeds. — Samuel J. Dixon, in the American
Held, gives the following scale of points as in his opinion
the fairest and most comprehensive by which Gordau Setters
can be judged:

Skull 15

Nose and lip S

Eyes 6

Ears 5

Neck 4

Shoulders and cbest 15

UacK, quarter and stifles 15

Lejrs, elbows and hocks 8

Feet 9

Stern and flag 4

Coat and feather 4

Color 8

Total 100

Mr. Edmond Orgilr3 has sold the following lemon and
white pointers to Mr. M. O. Lonsdale, of Portland, Oregon,
viz.: Rocket, by imp. Claude, ex imp. Champion Romp;
Rhyl, by Rome, ex Champion Reily and Rosalie, by Cham-
pion Rush, ex imp. Dart. Mr. M. O. Lonsdale ia said to
have the finest kennel of sporting dogs on the Pacific slope.
If the above selection is a fair specimen of Mr. Lonsdale's
judgment, he certainly is a gentleman possessed of rare
stock. — Turf, Field and Farm.

Gbeyholtnd Pots. — The imported greyhound bitch Prairie
Girl, belonging to D. L. Levy, 39 Third street, on July 31st,
gave birth to eight pups. The pups are by Baron Walkden,
imported by Mr. Levy at the same time as the bitch. All
the litter take strictly after the Baron, not one resembling
the mother. In such cases as this it generally happens that
when the pups all take the form of one parent, they all
take the spirit and energy of the other.

THE HERD.

Fred. Brunner, the noted cattle man, recently brought
200 head of fine beef cattle, from his cattle range in Cala-
veras county for Gerlach & Fiske of the El Dorado and Ave-
nue markets, Stuckton. Mr. Brunner has been long noted
for raising fine, fat cattle, and which always command the
highest price in the market.

The Grass Valley Tidings is informed by a gentleman from
the rural districts near that locality, that there is a scarcity of
beef cattle in Nevada and adjoining counties, and that there
will scarcely be enough to supply the demand this Fall and
Winter. Every day men on horseback visit the different
farmers in this part of the country, and buy up everything
that is purchasable, and that can be converted into meat.
This has not occurred before for years.

Very mnny people desire to raise hornless cattle. It is
asserted that this can be easily done, no matter what breed
the cattle maybe. A correspondent of the Country Gentleman
tells the manner of it: "When the calf is old enough for
the horn to start, a very small protuberance is felt upon the
bones of the head. Take a knife and cut a small cross over
this little horn, and lift out the incipient horn, press the
edges of the wound together and put an adhesive strap over
it, and there is no more trouble, and you have hornless
cattle."

English Shobthobn Breeders. — During the late show
of the Royal Agricultural Society at Reading the Shorthorn
Society held a meeting, at which Earl Bective presided.
The report of the Council stated the Society now consists of
495 life members, and 623 annual members, making a total
of 1,118. Tne life compositions paid during the year,
amounting to £168, have been invested; and the Society's
reserve fund now amounts to £2,269 Is. three per cent,
consols. The report stated that the 2Sth volume of the
Herdbook will be ready for issue about October next. The
report concluded by observing that, alike with all other
branches of agricultural pursuits Shorthorn breeding has
suffered from the depression experienced of late through-
out the country; the Council, however, trusted that by the
individual efforts of every breeder, the important character-
istics of the Shorthorn breed will not only be maintained, but
that it will become still more widely known and appreciated
throughout that and other countries.

Large Pbices foe Jehset Cattle. — The St. Heliersherd
of Jessey cattle, owned by Mr. W. H. T. Hughes of Long
Island, N. Y., was sold in New York, on the 21st
July, and the prices fetched consi lered good, the total
sum realized from thirty-three head being $8,385, or an
average of S254.13. The highest price paid for any
one of the lot was $625 for Lady La Grise, an imported
cow, three years old, by Pilot, out of Fragrance, bred by
Nicholas Noel, St. Saviours, Island of Jersey, bought by
James Monaghan for Congressman A. S. Hewitt. Lady
Rose, three years old, and a bull calf, by the Duke of St.
Heliers, went for $610 to Mr. F. C. Havemeyer. Mr. Wat-
son paid $525 far Lady Gypsy, three years old. Mr. A. B.
ColgVove, of Middletown, Conn., paid $600 for William the
Conqueror, by Pilot, cut of Lady La Grise. Pilot is by
Gray Coat, whose sire was Khedive, a son of the famous
Coomassie. Pilot's dam, Rosa, was a daughter of Khedive,
so that this young bull gets a close double cross of the
b'ood of Coomassie through his sire, and as Lady La Grise is
by Pil^t he gets three crosses of Coomassie. Khedive got
Princess II., who at the sale in May last brought $4,800, the
highest price ever paid for a Jersey.

DAIRY SHORT-HORNS.

Not long since Mr. W. Ashburner read a paper before the
British Dairy Farmers' Association on the above topic, from
which the subjoined extracts are taken:

" I have a Short-horn descended from Mr. Collin's dairy,
that gave sixteen quarts of milk per day after calving ber
first calf in September, 1879; twenty-two quarts per day
after her second calf, iu August, 18S0; and a similar quan-
tity after her third calf in July, 1881. The three calves ar ■
all remarkably healthy, and I had one hundred gain
offered for her second calf before a year old. I ask y

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gentlemen, is this a bad sort of Short-born dairy cow ? I
have also a daughter of a wellbred Short-born that won the
first prize for the dairy three years in succession against
cattle of any breed, and took the silver cup at the same time
for the best cow and her offspring. Is it not enough that
animals descended from recorded ancestors of upwards of
half a century are so noted for the dairy as well as breeding
good cattle ?"

Tho speaker proceeded to criticise the system of high
feeding practiced in the youth of Short-horns which he said
is ruinous to the development of the milking propensities,
because it gives the animals such a tendency to fatten. His
plan is not to feed to excess so as to injure the animal as a
breeder or milker, nor on the other hand to aim at being too
economical in feeding to injure the growth of an animal
when young. The happy medium is the one needed to
make a good Short-horn dairy cow, but even to get at this
requires a little experience. Our aim should be an animal
well formed, of good quality, of sufficient size, and in a fair
healthy condition; one that will do good to any farmer by
breeding similar animals, and concludes by saying that this
can be attained by rearing stock in a natural way, and by
selecting male animals of good descent, from good parents,
from a dam with a good udder and the sire from a dam with
a good udder; at the same time not forgetting the constitu-
tion of the animal, by looking entirely to the dairy proper-
ties.

POULTRY.

THE POULTRY EXHIBIT AT THE STATE PAIR.

It is to be hoped that all those who make a specialty of
"breeding poultry of the best class, as well as others who,
as amateurs, take a pride in raising rare and valuable species
of European extraction, will take the trouble to make the
Poultry exhibition at the State Fair more of a success, both
in quality and quantity, than has been the case in previous
years. The fact vouched for by Mr. Thomas Waite of Brigh-
ton in his letters to the Journal, that there is more profit in
a well conducted poultry yard than in raising pigs, is open
to discussion and this result may be based on the superior
experience of the manager of the Brighton poultry yard as
■well as on his energy and enterprise in selecting, at any price,
the very best breeds. In France the raising of poultry is
■carried to perfection and thousands of peasants gain a good
livelihood for themselves and families from this source only.
In England, the barnyard is the pride of the farmer.for within
its boundaries he sees the care and forethought of his wife and
daughters, who, as in the dairy, take a pride in their occupa-
tion, for it is generally from these two sources that they get
their pin money for all their clothes and extras. We should
like to see this example followed in this country, and for
that purpose we suggest a full exhibition of all varieties at
the State Fair, and that the managers have a small pamphlet
written to be distributed gratuituously describing the various
breeds and the qualities for which they are celebrated.

By such simple means we may get our ladies on the farm
more interested in the subject than is the case as now; with
the facilities afforded by the canning establishments, we may
start an immense trade that will enable us to get rid of our
surplus stock at very remunerative prices. Canned terra-
pins and frogs are esteemed as gr;-at delicacies, and we have
just the climate to carry out the French plan of raising and
fattening poultry on the most extensive scale. The man-
agers of the State Fair guarantee that the birds shall be
carefully provided for, and they offer the following pre-
miums, so let us hope that the exhibition will be the best ever
held in the State: Best pair Brahmas, $5; best pair Cochins,
$5; best pair Games, $5; best pair Hamburgs, c5; best pair
Leghorns, $5; best pair Black Spanish, §5; best pair Dork-
ings, $5; best pair Dominiques, $5; best pair Plymouth
Rocks, $5; best pair Polish, $5; best pair French Fowls,
Hudson, Crevecceur, or La Fleche, $5; best pair Seabright
Bantams, $5; best pair Game Bantams, $5; best pair White
.Bantams, $5; best pair Black Bantams, $5; best pair tur-
keys. $10; best pair ducks, Rouen, Aylesbury, Pekin, or
Cayuga, $5; best pair geese, Toulouse, Bremen, or China,
$5. All fowls will be judged according to the American
standard of excellence.

GOOD BREEDS FOR GENERAL USE.

Fowls that combine the properties of both flesh and egg
production are difficult to rind and yet are frequently
inquired for. It is nearly useless to try to unite
the two qualities of flesh and eggs in one bird — it
cannot be done in perfection. Fowls that attain the largest
growth are slow in maturing, and before maturity is reached,
it is unreasonable to expect any eggs. The large fowls re-
quire the whole season for development, and when cold
■weather sets in, it is difficult to force them up to egg produc-
tion. Feed accomplishes wonders, but nature will take its
course. For this end, however, the Houdan fowl may
answer a good purpose where the breed is understood. They
will make much flesh, and that which is prized by epicures,
and are what might be termed good layers, unless when
compared with the laying of the Brown Leghorns. The
Houcians are non-sitters.

The Dorking is an excellent fowl, and unites size and
quality of flesh with a pretty good yield of eggs for the
season. They are sitters. Where size is not required,
there is no bird that equals the Brown Leghorn for any pur-
pose. At all seasons of the year they give a bountiful sup-
ply of rich, medium sized eggs, and the flesh, being sweet
and fine grained, is greatly prized for early broilers. Size
is demanded by the majority of poultry seekers, and it is
only to be attained at the expense of quality and egg pro-
duction. The Asiatic fowl has for many years been the
meat producer for the multitude. Epicures choose the
Game and other choice-bred birds, but most poultry con-
sumers take the feather-legged bird.

For a roast there is no fowl equal to the Dorking. It
grows to a compact shape, of good quality of flesh, with
small offal, and is sweet and juicy. The Asiatic fowl is oily
and strong, more like aquatic fowls: Next the Dorking
may be reckoned the Crevecceur fowl. In size it is a little
below the Dorking, but the quality of the flesh is choice and
fine. They are of a fair size, hens weighing from four to
five pounds, and cocks from six to eight pounds. They have
black pluuinge throughout, and are very handsome, orna-
mental fowls when nicely bred. They are good layers of
large, fine, white eggs, and do not sit. They are rather
tender.

One great drawback to good success with poultry results
from not understanding the breed kept. The Houdans are
what is termed hardy fowls, but require careful treatment.
They should not be herded with other fowls. Their im-

mense crests obstruct the vision, except one way, and this
renders them helpless against attacks of other fowls which
they might in fair and open combat easily repel. They can-
not withstand wet or dampness, but nre not so sensitive to
cold, providing it be dry, as some other varieties. The
Dorkings are very tender, and so are the Crevecceurs. The
Dorkings must have a warm place in winter. They are
even more sensitive than the large combed varieties, but
will compete with them in egg production if well fed during
the winter. There is no fowl more hardy, after fully grown,
than the Leghorns. They will withstand great cold without
injury, but no breed will endure gross neglect. Leghorn
chicks are delicate when young, but soon get out of the way.
They are rapid growers and mature early. — C. B. in Country
Gentleman.

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ANCIENT AND MODERN ARMS.

BY DE. E. H. PABDEE.

[Continued From No. 4.]
Without the invention of gunpowder there would neces-
sarily be no firearms, and were we unable to generate
steam we would have no steam engines, for as a matter of
fact, the ponderous gnus made by Krupp or the engine made
by Fulton would never have been constructed for either or-
nament or use. But the application of fire has made them
both servants to the ingenuity of man; the one as the modus
operandi forthe exchange and carryiug trade of the prod-
ucts of the earth, and the other as the great engine of war,
by which man may slaughter and kill his fellow man by the
hundreds of thousands, and that, too, in accordance with
the most approved and scientific principles of civilized war-
fare. Without the steam engine, the commerce of the world
would be conducted by the slow process of the sail, as it was
one hundred years ago. Without the chemical compound of
gunpowder, the belligerent nations of the earth would settle
their little difficulties with the same implements of war that
were used four hundred years ago. But as soon as the pro-
pellant force of gunpowder was established, the inventive
mind of man began to devise means to make it subservient
to the will of man, and to what extent it will be carried
nothing but the revelation of time can tell.

Who can say what one hundred years will bring forth ?
Even fifty years from now, it may be, there are those now
living that will see the gas of gunpowder bottled up and
utilized as the motive power to take the place of the steam
engine.

The history of gunpowder is contradictory. Some histor-
ians give it to the Chinese, or an explosive powder similar
to gunpowder, which they use in the manufacture of
fireworks. There can be no doubt of its existence in India
during the life of Alexander, who showed a little cowardice
when marching his army between the Hyphasis and the
Ganges, a land occupied by the Oxydracians — a people pos-
sessed of superhuman means of defense. *' For," it is said,
" they come not out to fight those who attack them, bnt
those holy men, beloved by the gods, overthrow their
enemies with tempest and thunderbolts shot from their
walls." And when the Egyptian warriors, Hercules and
Bacchus, invaded India, they attacked those people with an
army flushed with victory, " but were repulsed with storms
of thunderbolts and lightning hurled from above." This
1 regard as the first evidence on record of the existence of
an explosive material, and I am fully convinced that from
this circumstance the cant phrase of "home-made thun-
der " took its origin. How applicable it is to the American
demagogical politician, ' ' cheap political thunder, ' ' a
great big noise emanating from some ward politician,
replete with the personal pronoun I and filled with
high-sounding phrases of what he has done for the
poor people. Enough of these fellows live in Oakland to
keep the dear people most thoroughly enlightened upon all
issues of the day by their " cheap political thunderings "
on the street corners. And I know of two or three men, if
a record or tally had been kept of the number of big pro-
noun I's that they have vomited from their brazen political
throats, they would fill a volume 6x6 feet with ten thousand

pages. And the little u's, well — " what's the use talkin' "

Roger Bacon, one of the greatest philosophers and alche-
mists of his day, who was born in 1214, is credited with having
made the discovery of gunpowder; but there is so long a
stretch of time between the historical account of a combus-
tible material used by the Oxydraceans in the days of Alexan-
der, when he ltd the Macedonian army to victory, was some
330 years B. C; while the birth of Roger Bacon was 1214
years after Christ. From these statements a deduction can
be drawn that there was an explosive material that was used
in the form aud purpose of "hobgoblin," but not as an
agent of war, and as no particular use was made of it in the
arts and sciences, it became obsolete and forgotten, and
until Roger Bacon made the discovery of gunpowder, we can
find no authentic record of its existence. However, a Ger-
man niunk, by the name of Schwartz, claims the discovery,
but not till the year 1320, nearly a century after the discov-
ery made by Bacon. In the " Antiquated Arts," by Scott,
inference is given, that beyond all doubt the Arabs pos-
sessed a knowledge of gunpowder, and through the Sara-
cens its component parts were introduced into Europe
about the middle of the 13th century, and it is also an ad-
mitted fact that it was not used as a projectile force but
for fireworks only.

In the epistles of Roger Bacon, in his "Secret Arts," I
quote the following, which ought, to a great extent, settle
the important event beyond all cavil: "For sounds like
thunder and flashes like lightning may be made in the air,
and they may be rendered even more horrible than those of
Nature herself. A small quantity of matter, properly manu-
factured, and not larger than the human thumb, may be
made to make a horrible noise; and this may be done in
many ways, by which a city or an army may be destroyed,
as was the case when Gideon and his men broke their pitch-
ers, and exhibited their lamps, fire issuing out of them with
great force and noise, destroying an infinite number of the
army of Midianites." And in a subsequent chapter of the
same work occurs the following, which is almost positive
proof that to Roger Bacon, the monk, belongs the honor of
making known the ingredienls of the combustible compound.
He says : "Mix together saltpeter with lura mone cap urba
and sulphur, and you make thunder and lightning, if you
know the method of mixing them."

It will be at onc« seen that all the ingredients of gunpow-
der are spoken of here save that of charcoal ; which, in my
opinion, is covered up under the almost unintelligible inscrip-
tion of W«m mone cap urba," audit may be that Anagram wua
converted into Carbonum pulvere, which would make the
whole thing, as far as old Roger is concerned, "sub rosa."

And as it is known that Roger Bacon was an " Arabic Schol-
ar," the supposition is but fair that he got the explosive
combination, both quantitative and qualitative, from some
Arabian writer, with whom I don't profess to be on intimate
terms, but claim him as a distant relative, through the most
singular coincidence the world has ever chronicled, the in-
cubation, the birth and propagation of my greatest grand-
father Adam.

I have little doubt when old Roger Bacon gave to the
world the invention of this simple and wonderful compound,
that he never once thought of the greatness and grandeur that
future ages would impart to it. Little did he think that he
was putting into the hands of the civilized world an agent
by far the most powerful that skill has ever devised or°ac-
cident presented. Possessing, as it does, a power more ter-
rible in every succeeding age, and subserving all the pro-
gressive resources of the arts and sciences invented by the
genius of the human intellect for the extermination of man-
kind, which, as I write, appalls me with a feeling of incredul-
ity hard to describe, at the future prospects of my kind,
with a spontaneous sensibility to reconcile the developing
strides that this engine of war may take in the sure ap-
proaching future, with the mysterious dispensation, with the
benevolent order of Providence.

[To be continued.]
—

[SAN FEANXISCO (CAL.,) CALL.]

BELOW ZERO — THE JEA3XETTE ■» WHY PAST
EFFORTS TO FIM) HER FAILED.

Life-Saving Station No. 7, 12th Distbict, )
Ocean Beach, Point Lobos, Cal. \

A reporter has just had an interesting interview with
Henry Bohn, keeper of the above station, the details of
which are of such profound interest as to warrant their full
publication for the readers of the Cali:

Mr. Bohn was a member of the crew of the Corwin, which
left San Francisco, May 22, 1880, in search of the Jeaunette,
returning October 15, 1881, after an unsuccessful search for
the lost steamer. The Corwin crew numbered forty-two, all
of whom returned sound and well from the Arctic expedi-
tion. They could gather no information from natives
along the coast in regard to the missing Jeannette.

" But," added the plucky explorer, "I am sure we would
have found her had we not been frozen out at Wrangell
Island." And then he went on to give further details. He
s'lid: "It is true we all got back safely, but a number of
us suffered intensely on account of the extreme weather. I
had a fearful cold on my lungs, and should not have been
here to-day telling the tale, but for a wise provision before
our departure from this city, i feel as if I desired every-
body to know what did some of us so much good during
this terrible voyage. We had taken a good supply of St.
Jacob's Oil on board, and to this I owe my life. Two others
of our crew, named Rolfson and Wilson, were in a dreadful
condition from neuralgia and rheumatism, and this wonder-
ful remedy saved them. There isn't a scintilla of doubt
about it. See here," he added warmly, pointing to a box
close at hand, "see here, we have a supply right here at the
station. It is a grand thing to use after exposure. It is the
enemy of all disease. It is the king of pain. It is the de-
stroyer of sickness. It is the glad harbinger of health. It
is the silent physician that never fails to cure his patient.
It is the evangel of blessing. But I am getting eloquent over
it, and ought to do so, for it saved my life. Of course men in
my vocation must meet all weathers. We cannot stand on
the order of our going, storm or no storm. During the six-
teen months that I have been here we have saved thirteen
lives. The last day of October, 1880, the entire crew of a
brigantine were saved by this station. Tb.6 Great German
Remedy did good work time and again, I assure you. It
was like a messenger of mercy. It is a great thing to have
— the right remedy at the right time. For the lack of
it many valuable lives are lost. There's no denying this
fact."

Mr. Bohn, who related this, is a very intelligent German
— a native of Hamburg — courteous and obliging in the ex- "
treme, a genuine man, as any one can see from a brief
interchange with him. He strikes one as being the right
man in the right place— a candid, honest, outspoken man,
who states things as they are, and who "would not flatter
Neptune for his trident, or Jove f ^r his power to thunder. "

Golden Gate Pair.

COMPETITIVE MILITARY DRILLI

A COMPETITIVE MILITARY DRILL

WILL TAKE PLACE AT

OAKLAND PARK, on SATURDAY SEPT. 9,

LAST DAT OF THE FAIR WEEK.

To be given under the auspices of the GOLDEN GATE FAIR ASSOCIA-
TION. DISTRICT No. 1, in which INFANTRY. CAVALRY and CADKT
Companies will take part.

Open to all Organized and Uniformed Companies, either Independent or
members of the National Guard.

Cavalry to drill Mounted.

Companies to appear in Parade Uniform.

General appearance of Men, Arms, Uniforms and Accoutrements to be con-
sjdered.

Companies to drill NOT less than 16 tile front in double ranks; say

Corporals and Privates.— 33

Guides and File-closera — 4

Commissioned Officers, — S

Minimum Strength 38 (not including musicians.)

PRIZES :-CADETS.-?150 Gold Medal INFANTRY. First Prize. -$100.
Second Prize.— ioO. Third Prize. -£«. CAVALRY.— $100.

Companies intending to compete will please send name of company to the
Secretary on or before August 17th.

L. WALKER, Secretary.
Lock Box 152S. Oakland.

SEVENTEENTH

Industrial Exhibition

OF THE

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE

WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OH

TUESDAY. AUGUST 15. '82,

AT THE

Larkin, Hayes, Polk and Crove sis.,
AXD COSTiyUJi Ui\TlL HEFXEMBElt IG.h.

PREMIUMS "FUold. Silver ana Bronze Medals. Diplomas and Cash will be
ftmrd 1 to meritorious exhlblU In Alt, Manufactures aud.Sutor.il 1'roiiuet*

Fall laiormaUoQ will be gifon or Bent bj Applying at the offloe, ~1 I'ottt tit.
I>. B, COKNWAJJ., President

J U CULVEK, Secretary,

J U OILMORE. Superintendent.

1882

$Ixe ^xmlcx m& jtynrtsttx&ti.

109

MARKET REPORT.

FLOUR— Prices vary but little from last week. Best
•City Extra, $5.50@5.62i; Superfine, $4.50@$4.75; In-
terior Extra, S4.75@$5.25; Interior Superfine, $3.75@
4± $ bbl.

WHEAT — We are unable to obtain data of spot trans-
actions, and have therefore to be governed somewhat by
-asking rates. We know that Sl.71i@Sl.72i are the
figures to which holders tenaciously cling for good to
choice parcels, while prime milling lots are hard to find
at anything below $1.75 %* ctl. It is true that the tone
of the market is less steady than at the beginning of the
week, being influenced probably by the inactive condi-
tion of things at Liverpool. Business on call at the
Produce Exchange is not characterized by any vim.
Operations are confined to a few prominent members,
most of whom seem to be more willing buyers than
•sellers.

BARLEY — Deliveries of Feed for this month seem to
have the call at present. The buying limit for No. 1
Feed, August, is SI. 24 J. No. 2 quality came in for a
fair share of attention, though no positive results
■occurred. For No. 1 Brewing in September, SI. 40 was
"bid against $1.45 $ ctl asked. Chevalier finds no
inquiry.

OATS — The market exhibits but little strength. Of-
ferings are becoming more liberal, while buyers do not
appear to be numerous. Spot parcels change hands in
a retail way at a range of $1.65 to §1.80 $ ctl.

FEED — Ground Barley calls at $36 ($31 for new and
$34 per ton mixed). Middlings, $2$ per ton for lots at
mill: Oilcake Meal the oil works se,l to the trade at
$32.50 per ton, less usual discount; Shorts, sellers are
§16@$17 per ton; Corunieal, $39 $ ton.

HAY — No change in prices this week. We quote :
Alfalfa, $11@$13; Wheat, $14<g$15; Wild Oats, $12(a$I3;
Stable, $l0<ff$l2 $ ton..

STRAW— 70@75c per bale.

BEANS— We quote: Bayos, $2.50@$2.75; Butter;
$3.50(353.75 for small and $4 for large; Lima, $3.75 to $4;
Pea, $4(S$4.25; Pink, $2.40ia$2.45; Red, $2.40(rt$2.45;
Small White, $4@$4.25; Large White* $3.25@$3.60
3 ctl.

ONIONS — Prices keep uniform, quotable at 75(j#85c
for Silverskins; for Red, 35ia45c $» ctl.

POTATOES — Wharf rates are as follows: Early Rose,
in sacks, 50<aS0c; boxes, 75c@$l; Garnet Chile, 75@90c
3) ctl; Sweet, l*@2e $ fb.

POULTRY — The market has a steady tone. Live
Turkeys, Gobblers, 17@20c; do Hens, 16@lSc; Roosters,
?5@$6 for old and $6@$? for young; Hens, $6@S7.50;
Broilers', $2.50@$4 50, according to size; Ducks, $4<5$6
:g dozen; Geese, $L«2$1.25 $) pair; Goslings, $1.50@$2 ^
pair.

GAME— We quote as follows: Hare, $1.75@S2; Rab-
bits, $1@1.25 ^ dozen; Doves, 5Q(375c $ dozen; Venison,
S@12e^ lb.

PROVISIONS— Quite firm. We quote: Eastern Hams,
17i@lSAc; CAlifornia Hams. 15i@16c for plain, 16£<&17c
for sugar-cured canvased; Eastern Breakfast Bacon,
17013c; California Smoked Bacon, 16C*16Ac for heavy
and medium, and 17@17je for light and extra light;
Clear Sides, 16*@163c; Pork, $21<S$21.50 for Extra
Prime, $24(S$25 "for Prime Mess, $25<(j$2n.50 fo~ Mess,
$26 for Clear and $27(S$2S for Extra Clear; Pigs' Feet,
$16<a$lS %>bbl; Mess Beef, $14 for bbls and ST for half
bbls; Extra Mess Beef, $14.50@$15; Family Beef,
$16ca$16.50 ^ bbl; California Smoked Beef, 14-i@15c
per lb.

EGGS— No marked change in values. The supply of
poor quality is large. We quote as follows: California,
choice, 29@31c; Interior, 25@27ic; Western, 22A@27ic
3£ dozen.

HONEY — The market is quiet and has been so for
some time past. Extracted, 7@8c; Comb, 14c@17c
per B>.

BUTTER— Prices but little changed this week. We
quote lots as follows: Fancy, 33(jt35c; choice, 30(<r32Jc;
fair to good, 27J@29c; inferior lots from country stores,
23(g25c; firkin, 29@31c for good to choice new, and
2rw 27 U' for ordinary; pickled roll 30cto32$c; Western,
lS<S22(c^ tb.

CHEESE— We quote: California, 13@14c for choice;
ll@12c for fair to good: do factory, in boxes, 16@17c;
Eastern, 16@lSc; Western, ll@l5c %1 lb.

HIDES AND SKINS— Market fairly active. Dealers
are paying the following cash rates for lots in order:
Dry Hides, usual selection, 19*19Ac; culls one-third
less, and Mexican Hides lc ¥ lb less; Dry Kip, 19@19Jc;
Dry Calf, 20c; Salted Steers, over 55 lbs, lie f) tb; Steers
and Cows, medium, 10c; light do, 9*c; Salted Kip, 15 to
30 lbs, 10@10*c; Salted Calf, ll@?2£c; Dairy Calf, G5c
to 70c each; Sheep Skins, 20<a25e for Shearlings, 25c to
50c for short, OOtgSOc for medium, and 75c@$l apiece
for long wool and wool skins. Butchertown Green
Skins bring higher prices.

TALLOW— Quotable at 6(361c for grease; 8@8Jc
^ lb for rendered and 104@llc for refined, both in ship-
ping order.

WOOL — No improvement in the situation. Stocks
large, without buyers. We quote: Humboldt and Men-
docino, $ lb, 2(j@27c; Sonoma, 25(ct26e; Sacramento Val-
ley, 22@25c; Siskiyou and Modoc, 22ftr25c; Calaveras
and Foothills, 20iff25c; San Joaquin, free, lS@19c; San
Joaquin, defective, 15@lSc; Southern Coast, burry and
seedy, 15@18c; Eastern Oregon, choice, 23@24c; Eastern
Oregon, fair, 20@23c; Eastern Oregon, poor, no sale;
Valley Oregon, fine, 25 5>27c; Valley Oregon, coarse,
22@24c.

FRUIT — Market abundantly supplied. Dumping is
still necessary to clean up stock of more than one
viriety. We quote prices as follows: Apples, 25w50o V
bskt, and 50c@$l # box; Pears, 25(«-10c "f1 bskt, and 40c
to 60c ^ box; Bartlett do, 40i£50c $ bskt, and $10Sl.25
$ box; Nectarines, 75c@$l $ box; Strawberries, $10 to
$12; Raspberries, $S@$11 $ chest; Peaches, 40(a:j0c
%1 box and 35(5:40c $ bskt for common and 60(«70c
for Crawford; Figs, 7oc<a$l,-25 %' box; Grapes, 50<g75c
for common, 75c(ft;l for Black Hamburg, 7riei«S1.25 for
Rose of Peru, and $Lg$1.50 %f box for Muscat; Plums,
45(tf50c rF> box; Blackberries, $4(o>5 "e? chest; Apricots,
lii32c § ; Watermelons, $3(<r$7 ro> hundred; Cante-
loupes, 75c@$1.25 derate; Lemons, $9(3$10 %? box for
Sicily, and $2(g$2.50 for California; Limes, $7.50w?S &
box "for Mexican; Bananas, $2. 50(j*S4 $ bunch; Pine-
apples, S6@$S ?1 dozen.

VEGETABLES— Prices easy. We quote jobbing lots
as follows: Marrowfat Squash, $7«* $10 "£ ton; Artichokes,
2S(S50c "e> sack; Parsnips, $1; Beets, 75c; Carrots, 50c to
65c; Turnips, 75c<S$l $J ctl; Cauliflower, $1 $ dozen;
Cabbage, 75c{ff$l %f ctl; Garlic, l@Uc$tb; Cucumbers,
25w40c "& box; Gre^n Peas, 2^3c^ Tb; Green Peppers,
50(n75c"f3 box; Tomatoes, 25@40c ^ box; Spinach, 25c
$ sack; Celery, 75c 33 dozen; Summer Squash, 40i<r50c
$1 box; String Beans, Uc(<£2c %t tb; Green Corn, 5@15c
$ dozen; Okra, 6@8c 33 lb; Egg Plant, 75c^$l 33 box.

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

Sacramento State Fair,

1882.

Auction Sale

During the State Fair Week at Sacramento. The lot con-
sists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely bred and promising animals as
there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

BAY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION,

RACES !

RACES !

UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION !
SATUKDAY, AUGUST 12th

AT 2 P. M. PROMPT.
This Association, by general request, will give a SPE-
CIAL PURSE of $400 for 2:25 class, to decide the victor

in this class.
iJSTTwo more hot and exciting contests on the same day.

Purse §400— Mile heats, 3 in 5, in harness; .'9250 to first,
$100 to second, 850 to third horse.

C. W. Welby names ch g STARR KING

P. Farrell names b g CAIRO

G. Valensin names ssCROWN POIXT

J. Cochran names ch g ASHLEY

SAME DAY^2730 CLASS.

Purse $500— Mile heats, 3 in 5, in harness; .$350 to first,

$100 to second, and $50 to third horse.

Brilliant Entries.

J. A. Goldsmith names s m SWEETNESS

Hy. McConn names g g BLAC K M< HIE

A. Waldstein names b a ALBERT W

W. D. Hammond names. g h POSCORA HAYWARD

NATIONAL RULES to govern. Club House Bal-
cony Reserved for ladies and their escorts.
^Admission to Grounds and Grand Stands, $1.

SKS" The start must be made at 2 prompt this day.

N. T. SMITH, Pre3ident.
T. W. Htnceoian, Secretary.

For a 'Cool, Refreshing Drink,

SAMPLE'S

HEADQUARTERS,

231 KEARNEY ST., bet. Bush ai a S .ttsr sts.

S. S. SAMPLE.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

THE MUSIC LESSON.

ONES

HUNDREDS OF DELIGHTED

See, for the First Time in their Lives, the

JAPANESE ARTIST AND EMBROIDERERS

AT WORK IN THEIK NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

ICHI BAN, 23 and 24 Geary Street.

The Beeedee and Spoetsman is printed with Shattuck and Fletcher's Ink.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNTONG-For two-year-olds; purse
$400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

G. W. Trahern enters s g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels ; dam
by Norfolk-

D. S. Terry enters s e Clara, by Joe Daniels ; dam by
Woodburn.

Jas. F. Mabon enters b f Gracie Mabon, by Modoc ; dam
by Norfolk.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br s Bryant W., by Monday ;
dam by Bete.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING - For yearlingB; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A. McCloud enters b c Mount Vernon, by Nutwood ;
dam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. Giddings enters b s L. J., by Sultan ; dam by The
Moor.

L. U. Shippee enters ch f , by Priam ; dam by Chief-
tain.

L. U. Shippee enters s h , by Nutwood; dam by

Chieftain.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTTNG— 2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

F. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy, by Chieftain ;
dam, McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Bic Li2e.
H. B. Cooper enters s h Frank Mosco, by Frank Mosco ;
dam unknown.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy ; pedigree unknown.
W. E. Price enters b rnSan Mateo Belle, by Speculation;

dam, Young Lady Vernon.

JohnMcIntyre enters ch g Edwin ForreBt, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A C. Bechtol's blfc g Slim Jim, by
Taylor horse ; dam unknown.

James Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic ; dam
by Belmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coots' b m Manon, by Nut-
wood ; dam, Addle.

L. H. Titus enters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen ; dam, a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern enters b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Louis Duncan enters b g Louis D.

Steve Crandall enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClelland ; dam by John Nelson

Wednesday, Sept. 20th.

No. 4— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with 8ix entries.

Colonel 0. Dorsey enters b c Dare Devil, by Imp. Parti-
gan ; Dam by Specter.

G. W. Trahern enters s f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Thad Stevens.

No. 5-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys,

James M. Learned enters b s Reliance, by Alexander :
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Wilkes.

H. R. Covey enters Lelanil Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive; dam. Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;
dam, .

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain: dam by
Odd Fellow.

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas; dam by
George.

L. TJ. Titus enters br m Echora, by Echo ; dam, the
Vuuiik Mare.

J. H. Dodge enters ch h Honesty, by Priam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L. J. Rose enters blk s Del Sur, by The Moor; dam,
Gretcln;ii. by Mambrino Pilot.

C. H, Welby enters chg Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen,
Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

Thcbsday, Sept. 21st.

No. 6-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional. Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby. (<>r H. C. Judson, enters s m May D., by
Wildidle; dam, Nettie Browu, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare.

William Boots enters b c Inauguration, by, Wildidle ;
dam, Miami.

George Hearst enters b b Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dam Demirep.

No. 7— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with ten entries,

H. RobiBon enters a c Almoone, by Algona ; dam an
Orugoij mare.

E. Giddings enters b c Alpha, by Algona ; dam a farm
mare.

G. W. Trahern enters blk f Baby Mine, by Nephew; dam
by Sherman Blackhawk.

J. M. Learned enters b c Harmony, by Reliance ; dam,
Maud.

J, A. McCloud enters br c Judge Paterson, by Nephew ;
dam, Daisy.

D. Visher enters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; dam, un-
known.

J. W. Warren enters b c Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes ;
dam, Major Mono.

L. M. Morse enters b c John O'Brien, by Mambrino
Wilkes; dam by Phcebe Cary.

Fred Arnold enters br c Ha Ha, by Nephew ; dam by
Mci'iiLokiiii Blackhawk.

L. U. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

Victor.

Wm. M. Murray enters b f Merced Girl, by Nephew; dam
by Morgan.

Feiday, Sept. 22d.

No. 8-PACLFIC COAST-RUNNING -Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse $800, and ^200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

P. J. Shafter enters b m Night Hawk, by Imported
Haddington ; dam by Norfolk.

Jack Douglass enters ch s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

H. R. Covey enters Lelaml Stanford's b m Precious, by
Lever; dam, Frolic, by Thunder.

William L. Appleby enters, for H, C. Judson, b c Patrol
by Wildidle; dam, Nettie Brown.

William Boots enters b m Mollie H., by Wildidle ; dam,
Mamie Hall, by Norfolk.

J. T. Gilmer enters bs Red Boy. by War Dance; dam
Nielson.

No. 9— DISTRICT— RUNNING — For three-year-old«
and over; purse $500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

Jack Douglass enters ch a s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam. Pet, by Young Melbourne.

William M. Murray enters s h Samuel Stevisou, h» Thad
Stevens; dam by Rifleman.

G. W. Trahern enters s m Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam by Norfolk .

John Miller enters brm Picnic, by Joe Daniels; dam by
Norfolk .

J. A Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Seth Peytou enters b g George Bender, by ; dam,

Sugar Plum, by Lodi.

J, N. Randall enters
dam, Julia, by Nena Sahib.

A. Miller enters b m Lady Partizan, by Partizan ; dam,
sister of Tommy Chandler.

M. E. Piggott enters br c Idler, by Wildidle ; dam, Kate
Gift, by Lodi.

No. 10-PACLFIC COAST TROTTING -For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast. July 1st. 18S2; 2:22 Class; purse
$1,500, and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator NOT required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash ($150) with bis own najie, August 1, 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Seeivtary, September 1, 1&S2 Four moneys.

Nominators- Charles W. Welby, G. Valensin, John A.
Goldsmith, L. H. Titus, J. B. McDonald.

Satueday, Sept. 23d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captaiu
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy.

Elijah Downer enters Eugene Mara's ch g Tump Win-
ston (formerly Kent), by Primus; dam, Lady Don.

A. Waldstein enters b s Albert W., by Electioneer; dam
by John Nelson .

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
dam by Edward Everett.

S. Sperry enters J. and W. S. Fritch's ch m Nellie R.,
by General McCletlan, Jr.; dam, Susie Rose.

W. D. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Hayward; dam, Lady Poscora.

No. 12— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

T. J. Young enters s g Colonel Dickey.

G. Valensin enters b m Ouida.

L, E. Yates enters b m Corette, by Winthrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy' :
dam. Nelson mare.

A. L. Hinds enters W. M- Hammond'B s s Oakland Boy.
by Winthrop; dam, a Blackbird mare.

In addition to other premiums, H. T. Dorrance will
offer a set of choice track harness, valued at $65, for the
horse owned in the District that makes the fastest trotting
record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a $25-jockey
saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
record owned in the District at the Fair.

Irving Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, offers a special
premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
best two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. Also, for
the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
be shown at the Stockton Fair.

EEMAEKS AM) COJfDITIOXS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
FOUR moneys, 50 25. 15 and 10 per cent, of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified: but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year -ol tis, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first ami third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Rules of the Pacific Coa*t Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rulea, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by ridem, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been Improved. Stable*,
hay and straw free to competitors.

L. U. SHIPPEE. Pr
1 J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

no

gjfoe Iprnxtec m& j^purtsmati.

August 12,

P. DOYLE,

1011 Marked St.. San Francisco,

California.

Harness, Collar, Saddle

Horse Boot Manufacturer.

All work made of best materials by hand and
warranted.

SEND FOB PBICES.

J, A. McKERRON

Manufacture* of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.

NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,

Between Dupontand Stockton. San Francisco.

REPAIRING NEATLY" AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

T. McCXXTlTXS,

HASCFACTCREE OF

SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, COL-
LARS, BRIDLES, AND HORSE
CLOTHING.

Bepawing carefully done. Only first-class material nsed
775 Market St., bet. 3rd & 4th.

T. G. PARKER & CO.,

The American Tailoring Establishment,

337 Kearny St., near Bash.

Business Suits £25 to $35

Dress Suits S40toS60

J. O'KANE,

MANUFACTURER AND IMPCKTEB OF

Harness, Saddles, Whips,
Blankets, Boots, Etc«

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
all kinds for horses. Can refer to all the principal trainers
and horseman on the Pacific Coast.

N. B.— My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely due to the careful observation and the
valuable suggestions of the most skillful "turfmen" in the
Unit L'd States. The benefits of which revert to the public in
the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING ARTICLE.
Sole agent for I>r. A. H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKinney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
hand the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, bits, and 2J-lb
race saddles.

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAIDJIATJGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

RAILROADS.

C. P. R. R.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

No Chinese labor employed or shoddy
trimmings used.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

No. 513 CLAY STREET.

Importers and Dealers in

CUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING
TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

HOW TO CURE
Your Horses !

DUNBAR'S

HOOF and HEALING OINTMENT

If applied according to directions,

Is a Never-failing Remedy and Positive Cure

QUARTER CRACKS. THRUSH. BRITTLE HOOF,
DEAD FROG, CONTRACTIONS OF THE HEEL
OR. FOOT, in all cases, and is, in fact, a specific and
certain cure for all Diseases to which the Horses Foot
is liable.

It is also an infallible remedy for COLLAR GALLS,
SCRATCHES, MUD FEVER, GREASE HEEL, OLD
SORES, FRESH. WOUNDS, and other like ailments of
the animal kingdom.

For sale by all Druggists^and Harness Makers.

REDING TON die CO., and

LiXGLKT <& MICHELS,

Wholesale Agents.
Maker does not keep it in

If your Druggist or

stock, he will get it for you.

SEND>QR CIRCULAROF-THE '

UGOWSrtv

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PIERCEsX0.0AKL?CAL.

AGENTS FOR THE PACIFIC-COAST.

dan. McCarthy,

UYERY,B0ARDI5G AIYD SALE STABLE

60S Howard St, near Second*

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in.
San Francisco, as follows:

DESTINATION.

. . Antioch and Martinez . .

. .CaUstoga and Napa. .

( Deming, El Paso 1
I Paso and East. J
( Gait and ( "
\ Stockton J
.lone.

Express

Emigrant . . .

. . Knight's Landing

(JSundays only)

. .Los Angeles and South

. .Livermore and Pleasanton...

.Madera and Fresno..

. .Marysville and Chico. .
. .Niles and Haywards". .

9.30 am

* 4.00 pm
•4.30 pm

8.00 AM
3.30 pm

* 4.30 pm
8.00 a m

* 4.00 pm
9.30 a M
130 pm
8.00 am

* 4,00 pm
8.00 a m

* 430 pm
J 8.00 am

9.30 a m
8.00 a m
5.00 pm
9.30 a m

* 400 pm
8.00 a m
8.00 A M

10.00 A 31

3.00 PM
5.00 PM
3.30 pm
5.30 p m
8.00 a
8.00 a m
8.00 am

a:

* 430 pm
5 400 pm

8.00

3.00 p m
8.00 a m
9.30 a m
3.30 P m
"400 pm

* 430 pm
3.30 pm

aw.. _

* 430 pm

* 8.00 a m

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 a m. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

. i Ogden and \ Express

.'(East f Emigrant

...Redding and Red Bluff

. ("Sacramento,) via Livermore .
. - Colfax and >■ via Benicia. . . .

. (,Alta 1 via Benicia

...Sacramento, via Benicia

. . . Sacramento River Steamers . . .
. . . San Jose

(^Sundays only)..

. . . Willows and Williams . .

2.40 p M

*12.40 P M

'10.10 AM

7.40 P M

11.40 am

'10.10 am

;10.10a m

7.40 pm

2.40 pm

7.10 am

5.40 pm

'12.40 P m

5.40 P M

'10.10 am

J 11. 40 AM

2.40 pm

5.40 p M

8.40 am

2.40 p M

'12.40 p M

5.40 pm

5.40 PM

410 PM

9.40 A M

8.40 am

1L40 A M

6.10 A M

5.40 pm

5.40 PM

7.40 V M

11.40 am

'10.10 a M

* 6.00 A M
410 P m
9.40 am
7.40 pm
2.40 pm

*U.40am
*12.40 p M
*l 0.10 am
11.40 am

* 7.40 P M
•10.10 am

* 7.40 P m

DESTINATION.

3.30 A M
1.10 A M
L30 P M

1.25 P m

5.15 P M

i.30 P M

5.30 A M
).40 A M
3.30 P M
1.25 P M

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel. and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 A M

8.10 A M

9.03 A M
10.02 A M
1 3.36 P M
t 4.59 p M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P M

9.03 A M
•10.02 A M
• 3.36 P M

6.W P M
t 8.15 P M
•10.02 A M

6.00 P m

LAVERftCXS FOR SALE.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F and Hazel KV
whelped April 20, 1882; out of Lulu Lavearck by Macgregor,.
Rob Roy— Oueen Mab.

Price of Daisy, $50; of Hazel. $35.

Will book orders for pure Laverack pups by Prince Lav-
erack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverock, Corlo-
witz Petrel, at 325 each, when seven weeks old.

Enquire of Ed. Breeder and SPORTSMAN.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if not

as represented or if not satisfactory.

Llewellyn Setters
FOR SALE.

For lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two*

Blue Belton Setter Pups,

From Belton and Bell the son of Jessie— bv Dan— by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for $25 each.

For information apply to the office of the Breeder and

Sportsman.

1 Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A. M.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 A. m. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

AND ....

PLEAS TJRE_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO..

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

* FFORDED EY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort, the best places in the State
for

Sea Bathing, SJwoting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAX FRA2JCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
PACIFIC COAST,

With its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in tbe
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may be had in

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound in
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish-MackereC and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with tbe low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
"HOTEL DEL MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

LANGSHANS.

I guarantee a pure Langshan, CroadT
Strain, fine healthy Chicks, not related,
for sale of this magnificent breed, for Sep-
c^^teinber delivery.

MRS. J. RAYNOR,
1416 Folsora St., S. F

PAUL FRIEDHOFER

Pathological Horse Shoer

PRACTICAL EN" AT J. ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES
NO. 105 COMMEECIAL St.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PIER.

From "San Francisco,'* Daily*

Largest stock of fast Hvery teams in the State. First
class boarding. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horses, budgie?, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

Turkish and Russian

STEAM BATHS.

No. 722 Montgomery Street,

Near "Washington, San Francisco.

Russian Baths Cure Rheumatism.

Turkish Baths Cure Heart Disease.
Sulphur Baths Cure Skin Diseases.

Grindelia Baths Cure Poison Oak.
Steam Baths Cure Intemperance.

Medicated Vapor Baths Cure Catarrh.
Kasal, Throat and Lung Troubles.

These Baths Cure Constipation, Piles, Liver and Kidney
Diseases, Fever and Ague and Biliousness, acting as a
perfect rejuvenator for all Nervousness and Debility, and
to recuperate tbe system after long continued sickness,
when all other remedies have failed. Connected with this
establishment ia a Medical Sanitarium, where patients will
receive every attention and home comfort, including
pleasant rooms and Hygienic board. Send for circulars
giving full description of these celebrated Baths and cost
for a course of treatment.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00— •6.30—7.30—8.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 1L 30 — 12.30— L30— 2.30— 3.30— 4.30-5.30— 6.30—
7. 00— 8. 00— 9. 30— 11. 00— *12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*t6. 30— 7.00— *+7. 30-8.00— 't8. 30—
9. 00— * f9- 30— 10. 00— 1L 00— 12. 00—1. 00— % 00— 3. 00— • t3. 30
__4.00— *tL30— 5.00— *t5.30— 6.00— "f6.30— 7.00— *8.06 —
9.30-11.00— *12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— •6.30—7.00— *7.30-8.00-*8.30-

9.00—: 9.30-10.00 - 110.30— 11.00— Jl 1.30 -12. 00-1. 00-
2. 00 - 3. 00 — A 00— 4.30-5. 00— 5.30— 6. 00— 6, 30— 7. 00— 8. 00
-9.30— '12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00— *6.30— 7.00— *7.30— :S.OO

— •8.30—9.00— 10.00— 11.00— 2.00— 3.00— 4.00— *430— 5.00

- -•5.30—6.00— •6.30—7.00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND — »5.32— *6.02— 6.32—
7.02—7.32—8.02-8.32—9.02-9.32—10.02-10.32 — 11.02 —
11.32 — 12.02-12.32—1.02—1.32-2.02—2.32—3.02—3.32—
4.02—132—5.02—5.32-6.02—6.32—7.02- 8.02-9.32 —11.02

FROM EAST OAKLAND '5.21— '5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51-9.51—10.51-11.51—12.51—1.51—2.51-3.51 -4.51™
5.51-6.51— 7.51— 9.21— 10. 5L

FROM ALAMEDA— '5.15— *5. 45— 6.15— 7.10— *t7.35-8.10—
•18.35 - S.lu—'t9.35-10.10-'H0.35-11.10— 12.10-1.10-
2.10-3.10— 4.10-*(4. 35— 5.10-'t5.35-6.10--t6.35-7.15
•17.35—9.15—10.45.

FROM BERKELEY "5.45 — "6.15 — 6.45— *7.15-7. 45-

•8.15 - 8.45- 19.15 -9.45-110 15-10 45- [11 15-11.45—
12.45 -1. 45-2 45-3.45- 1 15— L45 -5.15-5.45-6. 15-6.45
— 7.45-9.15-'10.45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY •S.IS-^.IS— 6.45— ^.lo-

7.45-S.45 — 9.45-10.45-1.45-2.45-3.45— 445-*5.15—
5.45— *6.15— 6.45— *7 15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO •7.15-9.15-11.15-1.15-3.15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND •6.15—8.15—10.15-12.15-2.15—4.15.

DE. JUSTIN GATES,

Late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and A, N, TOWNE,
Russian Baths, Medical Sanitarium and Steam Bath Drug «_„ H J.

Store, 722 Montgomery street, San Francisco. uea- eupv

All trains run daily, except when star (') denotes Sun-
days excepted. tTratne marked thus (1) run via East Oak-
land. J Sundays only.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 x 50 feet)

For Warm Salt Water Plunge and Swimminb

Baths.

ELEGANT ROOMS

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHLNG, Etc., Etc, Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering
Places,

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

S3" At PAJARO. the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connects
daily with Trains of tbe S. P. R. R,

The S. P. R, R. runs through the counties of San Mateo
Santa Clara. San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached
by this line. Stages connect with trains daily at San Mateo
! for those well-known Retreats, PURlSSIMA, SAN GRE-
GORIO and PESCADERO. We would particularly call at-
' tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
BRUNO aud McMAHON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San Francisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of Hub manly
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of and
description issued by this Company, will \m entitled to
FREfc. TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiain Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHECKS for all Dogs received in Baggage Cars,

tUf In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit, it is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR
and CHAIN. Guns and Fishing Tackle checked and car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart and securely packed
in wood or leather cases may bo taken in Passenger Cars

The Victorian Trotting Club,

(L'd) °

MELBOURNE, Acsteaxia,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1683.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of §50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive §2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter and three to start

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
P. SL on WEDNESDAY. 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under

hich Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing, R, J. GIBNEY , Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbotuma

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph li Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., 8. F.

fcT.

B. GOODMAN,

Gen. Paw. & Tkt. Agt.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend street
and No. 2 New Montgomery street, Palace Hotel
A. C. BASSETT, H. R, JUDAH

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

Hinth District Agricultural Ass'n

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rolmerville, Humboldt Co., Cal,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19tb, at 1:30 o'clock, p. M.

Running— No. L Purse of $40. Free for all saddle-
horses that have never rnn for money. Catch weights-
Half mile and repeat. First, .*30; second, §10.
SECOND DAY.
Wednesday, Sept. 20th. at 10 o'clock, a m.

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. 31.— Running— No. 2. Purse of 8100.
Free for alL Half mile and repeat. First, §75; second,
§25.

At 3 o'clock, P. M.— Running- No. 3 Purse §30. Mule
Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, §20;
second, §10.

THIRD DAY.
Thursday. Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a m.

Running— No. 4 Purse of §150. Free for alL Mile
heats, two in three. Pirst, §100; second, §50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p m.— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of §100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. Fiist, §75; second, §25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 6. Purse of §40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that
have never run for money. Catch weights. First, §30
second, §10.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, a m.

Ladies' Equestrianism- First. §15; second. §10; third,
§5. The ladies wiU prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, P. M.— Teotting— No. 7. Purse of §200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five First, §150; second,
§50.

At 3 o'clock, p. M-— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of §150. Free for all Weights tor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, §30; first horse to-
second quarter pole. §30; first horse to third quarter pole,
§40; first ho.se to last quarter pole, §50; that is, the horse
thai first reaches a quarter pole wins money. It a horse
reaches fall the quarter poles and home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Kemarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned iu the Ninth
District [composed of the counties of Del Norte. Humboldt
aud Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July. 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
■purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany tbe eu
trance. _

All entries in these races must he made with the Secre
tary by seveu o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in the
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid iu full

The trotting races will be conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Association, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropruv
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in fuTL
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither tne association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of the Board.

&3~8. P. Atlantic Express Train via Los Angeles, Yu- G. C. BARBER, Pemdalu

ma, etc., leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland Ferry, foot S. H CRAKTREE, Rohuerville

of Market Street, ut&30 A. u. ' MORRIS LEYENULR, Rohuerrille. .

. . President
..Secretajy
. . Treasure

1882

<Thc ^Breeder and ^partsimiit.

11

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FOURTH

ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA KOSA.

2d. In all District Kaces the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box. kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. M. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

oth. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must he in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

3th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
ern running races.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9. means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.

J. H. MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

FIRST DAT— Tuesday, Aug, 33,1882.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse, $200. ,
First horse. $120; second. $60; third, $20. Closed on the first ;
day of May with the following entries:

E. E. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abbotsford.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc-
tifellan.

G. C. Fountain names bit f. May Day, by Engene Cas- |
-serly.

P. J. Shafter names g. h. Greyson, by brother to Rustic

Steve Crandall names b. f. no name, sire unkni

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all horses that never
beat 2:35; purse. $400. First horse, $240; second, $120;
third, $40.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

■ AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Aug. 33.

- jfo. 3— RUNNING RACE.— Half mile heats; 3 best in 5,
free to all; purse, $2o0. First horse, $150; second, $75; third
$25.

No. 4— PACING RACE.— Free to all horses that never
beat 2:25; purse, $300. First horse, $200; second, $75; third
$25.

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SA2T JOSE, CAL,,

THIRD DAT-Thursday, Aug-. 34.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds
-owned in the District; purse, $300. First horse, $180; sec-
ond, $90; third, $30. Closed May 1st, with the following
■entries:

C. Stingeh* names b. f. Debby Mott. by Grey McClellan.

W. J. Starr names blk f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. E. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Genl Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned. by Overland.

L. H. Boggs names b c. Warwick, by Milton Medium.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE— Free for all that never beat
2:25; parse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50"

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 25.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE —Free to all horses that never
teat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; third,
$50.

No. 8— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all; single dash; one
mile: purse, $200. First horse, $120; second, $60; third, $20

No. 9— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all horses that
never beat 2.30; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150
third, $50.

Sept. 25th to 30th,]'82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mo. 10— RUNNING RACE.— Free for all three-year-olds-
one mile and repeat; purse, $200. First horse, $120; see
■ond, $60; third, $20.

No. 11— TROTTING RACE.— Free to all that never beat
251; purse, $700. First horse, $400; second, $200; third, $100.

CONDITIONS.

1. Entries to all races, except Nos. 1 and 5, to close with
the Secretary at 12 o'clock X. on Monday, the first day of
August, I8S2.

2. Entrance fee to the above races will be 10 per cent, of
the purse, and must accompany the nomination.

3. In all races five to enter and three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

4. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

5. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
bj consent of the Judges.

6. All trotting and pacing races, except No, 1. will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK, President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA, SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

- October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, CaL, and Jackson
And Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIEST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400: second horse, $100. Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember l't.

N 2- -RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half , free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thubsday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, $75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5 -TROTTING -Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY- -Fblday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING -Free foraU in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, $100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
•ntrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING-Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING —Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse receives $400; se cond horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent.
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTIN G— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 2 1 in 5; parse, $100;
entrance $5. added.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. Sotlx, 1882.

No. L TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.

C. Van Buren, of May-field, enters Peter Courts' b m Ma-
non, by Nutwood, dani Addie.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters gg Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z- Price San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

E. T. Miller, San Rafael, enters b s Marin, by Patehen,
dam unknown.

W. H. Henderson, San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.

H. B. Cooper, Alameda, enters s g Frank Mosco, by
Frank Mosco, dam unknown.

Patrick FarreD, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn.
by George M. Patcben. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain Webster, dam by Owen Dale

John Mclntyre, Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rus-
tic dam by Belmont.

No, 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750. ,

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point.

L H. Titus. San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.
| L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot

Jackson Cochian, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patehen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.
! J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta-
! tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

I No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
1 mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.
George Howson enters b f Augusta E., by Monday.
Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler. dam Frou Frou, by Asteroid.
T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W., by Monday,
! dam Bet.

C. Van Buren. Mayfield, enters P. Contts' b c Panama,
by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

C. Van Buren. Mayfield, enters P. Coutts'bl f Flou Flou.
by Monday, dam Jennie C.

No. 4 SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Pnsa,

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland.

George Howson enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wfldidle.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob. by Bob Wood-
ing, dam Gladiola by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie Browrrley by Rifleman.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters Peter Courts' b h Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b s Joe Daniels Jr.. by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodburn.

J. F: Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy. by War
Dance, damNeilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING — Selling Race -
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,0U0 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. Winnercan be claimed by any

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wiididle; value, $500.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown; value, $500.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b h Belshaw by Wild-
idle, dam Susie W. by Hercules; value, $400.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b s Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; value. $800.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters ch h Euchre, by Lienster,
dam Flush ; value, $500.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse. $400.

S. Perry, Petaluma, enters J. and W. S. Fritschs ch m
Nellie R. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Trump Winston {form-
erly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, enters g s Poscora Hayward.
by Billy Hayward. dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Goldsmith. Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7 SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driien by owner to bug-
gy Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament - BicycU
Race, etc.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Fos-
ter, dam Plant-Cia by Planet.

T. H. Williams enters W. L Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren. Mayfield, enters P. Courts* b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst. San Francisco, enters ch f Myra F., by
Lienor, dam Flush.

George Hearst. San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for alL Purse
$300.

A. L. Hinds, Oakland, enters W. M. Hammond's s s Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam Blackbird.

E. S. Dennison, Uakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A Van Amringe. Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E Yates, Oakland, enters b m Carette, by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigle.

No. 10. SAME DAY— TROTTING— For four-year-olds.
Purse $400.

James Garland, of Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy. by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, enters b s Albert W., by
Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.

(A purse of $400 is offered in lieu of No. 10. the same
having failed to filL For 2:36 class entries will close An-
gus* 16. 1882.]

FDjTH DAY— Friday, S«*pr. *»9th.

No. 11. RUNNING-H mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wiididle.

Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m Mollie H.. by Wild-
idle dam Mamie Hall

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters May D., by Wiididle,
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance, dam imp. NeQson.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster, dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No.

$400.

SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purse

Charles David enters Charles McCleverty's b g Prince
Allen, by Ethan Allen, Jr.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patehen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam Mambrino Chief.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTTNG— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters b f Zeluska, by Sultan,
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam
by Hambletonian.

[A purse will probably be offered in lieu of No. 13, the
same having failed to fill.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.

L H. Titus, Sari Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by

Echo, dam by old Belmont.

I. B. McDonald, Marysville. enters b s Brigadier, by

Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,

dam by George-
John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters gr s Romero, by

Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 15. SAME DAY— TROTTTNG — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

L. H Titus, San Gabriel, enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown.

Patrick Farrel, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patehen. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters sg Trump Winston (form-
erly Kentl.

A. Waldstein. San Fran cisco. enters bs Albert W., by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND~ CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

All two-year-o'ds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesdny.
on the Monday previous: and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock a. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered tO.'

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

A. KING, President

T. S. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

THE SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

.5

— OFTER A -

Rules and Regulations.

let. The above purses will be given without discount.

FOURTH DAY-Thurgday, Sept. 38th.
No 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash:
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Williiim Boots. San Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wiididle. dam Miama, by Norfolk.

H. C. Judsnn, Santa Clara, enters Patrol, by Wiididle.
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

PURSE OF §400,

For 2:36 Class,

In lieu of Purse No. 10, for Four-year-olds, the latter race
having failed to till

Entries will close Aagnst H.th, 1882.

SPORTING GOODS.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS,

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
INDIAN" CUBS.

HUNTING KNIVES,

Onr Own Manufacture.
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Fin; st Assortment in the fit}-.
WILL ,v F1NCK,

Leading Cutlers, 769 Market Street

JURE EXCHANGE.
FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 CALIFORNIA ST.

FINE

Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

CALIFORNIA

STATE IF-A-IIR,
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIEST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of-a mile dash; -*50 entrance. $15
forfeit; $200 added; second to Bave stake.
No. L H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane, by

\\ ildidle, dam Mattie Brown, by Rifleman. 114 lba.
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. t'outts' b c (3), Forest

Kin& by Monday, dam A1.il_.ie W.. 95 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch f (3) Kate Carson, by Joe

Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lis.
No. 4. ffui Boots names b g (3) Bob, by Bob "Wooding.

dam Gladiola, by Norfolk 92 lbs.
No. 5. John Green names b s (3) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe

Daniels, dam by Woodbura, 95 lis.
No. 6. P. Robson names ch £ (2) May B., by Shannon,

dam Jessie R., 72 lbs.
No. 7. Theo. Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk.

dam Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. Geo. Howson names bs (4) Jim Douglass, by Wild-
idle, dam by Norfolk. 108 lbs.
No. 9 Geo. Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep. 95 lbs.
No. 10. Stemler & Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Renwick, by

Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.
No. 11. Cy Muikey names ch m (aged) Premium, by Car-
ter, dam Flying Cloud, 111 lbs.
No. 2.— RUNNING. -BREEDERS" STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p. ; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.
No. L John WLndover names b c Captain Kidd, by Lein

ster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinster, dam Addie

A., 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Muikey, by Leinster. dam

Irene Harding, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster, dam Little

Sophe, 110 lbs.
No. 5. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst names ch f Belle 8.. by Bazaar, dam

Avail 107 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f Maria F., by Leinster, dam

Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 8. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, hy Young Melbourne, 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry. by Thad

SteveLs or Grinstead, dam Katie Pease. 110 lbs.
No. 10. James B. Chase names b c Rhoderick Dhu (dead;-.

by Joe Daniels, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. James B. Chase names ch f Annie Laurie, by

Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Evangeline, by

Longfellow, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer, 107 lbs.
No. 13. Same names blk f Cornucopia, by Virgil, dam

Rivulet, by Rivoli. 107 lbs.
No. 14 Same names ch c Conquest, by Lever, dam Cuba,

by imp. Australian, 110 lbs.
No. 15. Same names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic

by Thunder. 107 lbs.
No. 16. Theo. Winters names b c , by Norfolk, dam

Balinette, 110 lbs.
No. 17. Same names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk

dam Marion, 107 lbs.
No. 18. Same names ch f , by Norfolk, dam Matti«

A., 107 lbs.
No. 19. W. A. J. Gift names b c Idler, by Wiididle, dam

Kate Gift, 110 lbs.
No. 3. -RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b c (3) Patrol ($2,500), by

Wiididle, dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.
No. 2. Wm. Boois names ch c (3i Inauguration lvalue not

sent), by Wiididle, dam Miami.
No. 3, Ab Ellis names Shiner ($400). by Norfolk.

dam by Rifleman .
No. 4. John A. Cardinell names ch h (5) Jack Douglass

|$500|, by Wiididle, dam Lady Clare. 104 lbs.
No. 5. Henry Schwartz names b f (3) sister to Lottery

($500), by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.
| No. 6. P. J. Shafter names b h |5) Haddington ($L000).

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lbs.
: No. 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Randiett

($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie. 100 lbs.
j No. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($000). by
I Leinster, dam Flush. 105 lbs.

' No. 9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

($900), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Etta Shippen. by

imp. Sovereign, 105 lbs.
No. 4.— TROTTING. — 2;40 class; purse, $L000. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. L P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by George M.

Patehen, dam a Joseph mare.
No. 2. M. Rollins names James McCord's h g Freestone.

by Captain Webster, dam by Owtn Dale.
No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Alleu Roy, ped. unknown.
No. 4. A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Mosco. ped. un-
known.
No. 5. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manon. by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 6. B. T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patehen. dam

unknown.
No. 7. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,

by Tyler horse, dam unknown.
No. 8. Louis Duncan namas b g Louis D , by King Wil-
liam, dam unknown.
, No. 9. James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy. by Rustic,

dam by Belmont.

i No. 10. W. H. Htuilcrson names Big Lize, by

! No. 11. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by

Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5 — TROTTING. — 2:25 class; purse, $1,200. MUe
heats, 3 in 5.
No. 1. C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King [229) by Geo.

M. Patehen, dam Mai y Wonder.
No. 2. Jacksou Cochrau names ch g Ashley |2:24-), bf

Plumas, dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose names blk s Del Sux l2 24;>, by The

Moor, daui Gretchen, by Mauil>rino Pilot.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g t'di'Lim Smith

(2:29} by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.
No. 5- G. Valensin names ch g Crown Point (2:24$), by

Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M.

Patehen, Jr.
No. 6. J. H Dodge names ch h Honesty (225 (). by Priam .

dam by Chieftain,
No. 7. James M. Learned names b h Reliance (2:25) by

Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.
No. 8. J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director (2:30). by

Dictator, dam I.>>'ll\, bj KunbrbKI Chief
No 9 John Hughes names b h Cairo <2:25|, by Chieftain,

dam by Oddfellow.
No 6 -TKOTTING. Purse, $300; for yearling*: dash of
one mile to rule. Entries will close with the Secretary
August 19th, 1882.

No. 7.-TRUTT1NG. -Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.
No. 1. L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam

Gretchen.
No. 2. S. Rosener names J. W. Mackey's h '. '

Sultan, dam by Hamblctonian.

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No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Flower Girl, br
Electioneer, dam Mayflower.

No. 4. Same names gr f Sallie Benton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Bontag Mohawk,

No 5. M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam
by Flaxtail.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING --PTLLY STAKE FOR TWO TEAR
OLD FILLIES -Fivt'-fit'htlis of :i milt.-; sf,u i-n trance; ."!■>
forfeit: 5=200 added; second to receive $75; third. $25.
No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f FIou Flou,

by Monday, dam Jennie C. 97 lbs.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lbs.
No. 3. Same names ch f Satinet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,

by Cheatham, 97 1»3.
No. 4. Tbeo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina. 97 lbs.
No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A., 97 lbs.
No. 6. George Howson names brf Augusta E., by Mon-
day, dam by Norfolk. 97 lbs
No. 7. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam

Addie A. . 97 lbs.
No. 8. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster. dam Irene

Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 9. -RUNNING. -CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.
— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; ¥100
entrance; £25 forfeit: $250 added; second horse. $100; third,
$50.
No. 1. Palo AJto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic. 107 lbs. ' ,

No. 2. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Gnn-

stead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by

Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Ball by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee. 107 lbs.
No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria F., by Lemster,

dam Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, 110 lbs.
No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, s?15 forfeit; §200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42 j — is beaten.
No. L H. C. Judson names ch m May D., by Wildidle'

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman-
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Forest King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. Wm. Boots names b g Bob (3), by Boh Wooding,

dam Gladiola, 92 lbs.
Jfo. 4 Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f (3). Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planitea, by Planet, 92 lbs.
No. 5. P. J. Shatter names b m (5) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lba.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names chh (4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion, 108 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. W. L. Pritcbard names b f (3) Lizzie P., by Lein-
ster, dam Addie A. , 92 lbs.
No. 9. Same names b s (4( Frank Rhoade, by Leinster,

dam Addie A. , 108 lbs.
No. 10. George Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by

Wildidle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.
No. 11. George Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.
No. 12. J. T. Gilmer names b h (agedl Red Boy, by War

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lbs.
No. 13. Stemler k Ayres name ch g (4) Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lbs.
No. 11.— RUNNING— SELLING RACE— Purse, S250;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, S100; entrance,
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for

tLOOO, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
,100 under fixed valuation.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b g_(4) Belshaw ($400), by

Wildidle, dam Susie W,. by Hercules, 93 lbs.
No. 2. J. N. Randall names ch g Joe Daniels, Jr. ($250),

by Joe Daniels, dam Jule.
No. 3. A. Miller names b f (3) Lady Partisan ($1,000), by

imp. Partisan, dam Jule, by Nina Sahib, 92 lbs.
No. 4. Thomas Hazlet names ch h (5) Jubilee ($300). by

Norfolk, dam by Lodi, 100 lbs.
No. 5. H. Schwartz names b f (3) sister to Lottery ($50Q),

by Monday, dam Virginia 82 lbs.
No. 6. W. L. Pritchard names g f (4) Vila Randlett

(S1.000). by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 105 IbB.
No. 7. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey ($1,000), by Lein-
ster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 95 lbs
No. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by Lein-
ster, dam Flush, 106 lbs.
No. 9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

($800), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by

imp. Sovereign, 107 lbs.
No. 12 — TROTTING — 2:30 class; purse, $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. 1. S. Crandall names W. Bihler's b m Blanche, by

Gray McClellan, dam by John Nelson.
No. 2. W. D. Hammond names g s Poscora Hayward

(2:30), by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.
No. 3. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manna, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 4. J. A. Goldsmith names bm Sweetness (2:30), by

Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.
No. 5. A. WaldBtein names b h (3) Albert W. (2:32J), by

Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 6. S. Sperry names J. & W. Fxitsch's ch m Nellie R,,

by General McClellan, dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugene Mara names ch g Tump Winston (2:32 —

formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13. — TROTTING.— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200. Mile

heats, 3 in 5.

No. L J. B. McDonald names b s Brigadier (2:22), by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23}), by
Echo, dam by Old Belmont.

No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names g s Romero (2:22*), by A.
W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 14.— PACING.— 2:25 class; purse, $500. Mile heats,

3 in 5.

No. 1 L. E. Yates nameB b m Corette, by Winthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L. Hinds names W. M. Hammond's chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam by Blackbird.

No, 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names brm Ouida, by Blackhawk,
dam Fannie King.
No. 15. —TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;

purse, $800.

No. L W. Z. Price names b m San Mateo Belle, by Spec-
ulation, dam Young Lady Vemon.

No. 2. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M.
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by
Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No, 4. C. H. Shear names A. G. Becbtol's blk g Slim Jim,
by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.

No. 5. L. H, Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Belle

Mason, by Belmont.

No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.-RUNNING.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit, -■^200 added; second horse, $50; third, $25.
No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Panama, by

Shannon, dam Abbie W., 100 lbs.
No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday, dam

Jennie C. ,97 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, byJoeDan'

iels, dam by Norfolk. 97 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm n-imes ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
No. 5. P. Robson names ch f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie F_, 97 lba
No. 6. Then. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. 7. Geo, Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday,

dam Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No 8 J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam

Addie A., 97 lbe.
No. 9- Same names ch f Irene, by LeinBter, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 10 Same names Young Flush, by Leinster, dam

Flush, 97 lbs.
P No. 17.— RUNNING.- SELLING RACE— Purse, $300;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five jut cent, to third; horses entered
10 be sold for si .500. cam* full weight: for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for s500, ten pounds off.
No. 1. H. G. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane,

($1,200,) by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 103 lba.

No 2. Same names b g (4) Belshaw. ($400), by Wildidle-
dam Susie W., 95 lbs.

No 3. M. Piggot names b c (3) Idler ($1,000), by Wildidle,
dam Kate Gift, 90 lbs

No. 4. S. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender (£500), sire un-
known, dam Sugar Plum, 101 IbB.

No. 5. Ab. Ellis names Shiner ($500), by Norfolk,

dam by Rifleman, 101 lbs

No. 6, Thos. Haslefct aameBCh h (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi; 104 lbs.

No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia. 82 lbs.

No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (51 Haddington ($1,000),
by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lbs.

No. 9. W. L. Pritchard names b f (4). Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.

No. 10. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey ($1,000), by Leinster,
dam Tibbie Dunbar, 90 lbs.

No. 11. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by
Leinster, dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 12. StemlerS Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell ($500).
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepperd by imp. Sover-
eign. 101 lbs.
No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three

miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100

pounds' three -year- olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive

$150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary

Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.

No. 1. Wm. Boots.

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm.

No. 3. W. L. Pritchard.

No. 4. Geo. Hearst.

No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.

No. 6 Stemler & Ayres.
No. 19.— RUNNING. -CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250

for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.
[Entries to be made immediately before Post Stake is

run.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING.— 2:19 class; puree, $1,200.

[Was declared off, and in its place was given a Trotting

Race, free for all; purse $1,000; to rule. Entries to close

with Secretary August 19th. Same conditions as published

in general. programme.]
No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of

230 horses.

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 2. P. A. Finigan names dun and gray Don Elipha
and mate.

No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweet-
ness.
No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,

closed in 1881.
Second payments have been made on the following:

No. 1. Jas. M. Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance,
dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. J. B. McDonald namea g c Brigade, by Brigadier,
dam American Maid.

No. 3. J. C. Simpson names b c Anteeo, by Electioneer,
dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

No. 4. A. Waldstein names b f Nellie A., by Electioneer,
dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson.

No. 5. Lelaud Stanford names ch f Isnia, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Irene, by Mohawk Chief.

No. 6. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girl, by Toronto Sontag.

No. 7, Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Lucetta, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

No. 8. Leland Stanford names b f Wildflower, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Mayflower, by St. Clair.
No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.-$250 in

plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus*

time I2:17i),

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of Bixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

All two -year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, IN writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

EDWIN F. SMITH, HUGH M. LARUE.

Secretary. President.

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No. 1— RUNNTNG-GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all
two -year- olds; three-quarter mile dash; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5
pounds extra.
No. 1. Leland Stanford. Palo Alto, nameB ch f Satanella,

by Leveler. dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Satinet,

by Wildidlu. dam Howe by <_' hunt hum.
No. 3. C. Van Buren, Mayfield, names Panama (2), by

Shannon, dam Abbie W.
No. 4. Peter Coutts, Mayfield. names Flou-Flou (2), blk

f, by Monday, dam Jennie C.
No. 5, P. Robson, Sim Francisco, names May B. (2), by-
Shannon.

No. 2 - SAME DAY. — RUNNING. - ALAMEDA
STAKE, — For three-year-olds: one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; $25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save
stake.
No. 1. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names b f Trecious,

by Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, nameB ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam PlanetlB by Planet.
No. 3, Peter Coutts, Muytield, names b c Forest King (3),

by Monday, dam Abbie W.

No. 4. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names b h Duke of

Monday (3). by Monday, dam Demirep.
No. 5. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names ch f Maria F.

(3), by Leinster, dam Flush.
No. 3. — SAME DAY. - RUNNING. — PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $200 added; second horse to save stake
No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names, b c Night

Hawk (5). by imp. Haddiugton. dam by Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo A>to, names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder,
No. 3. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 4. Henry Schwartz, San Francisco, names Sister to

Lottery (3), by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer. Salt Lake, names b hRed Boy [aged),

by War Dance, dam imp. Neilson.
No. 5. Stemler & Ayers, Portland, Or , name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.
No. 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTT1NG.-2:40 Class; purse.
$600; first horse. *360; second, $180; third, $60.
No. 1. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Manon (5), by Nut-
wood, daia Addie.
No. 2. H. B. Cooper, Alameda, names ch g Frank Mos-

co (&), by Frank Moaco, dam old Lady Franklin.
No. 3. Entered by Mart Rollins for Jas McCord, San

Francisco, b g Freestone, by Capt. Webster, dam an

On en Dale mare.
No. 4. G. Bernard, San Francisco, names gr g Allen Roy

unknown.
No. 5. W. Z. Price, San Mateo, names b m San Mateo

Belle, by Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.
No. 6. B, F. Miller, San Rafael, names b s Marin, by Geo.

M. Patchen, Jr., dam unknown.
No. 7. P. Farrell, San Francisco, names b h Vanderlynn,

by Geo. M. Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.
No. 8. James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy

Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont
No. 9. Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, names b g Louis D.
No. 10. W. H. Henderson, San Jose, names — m Big

Lize.
No. 11. L. H. Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam — — .
No. 12. John Mclntyre, Sacramento, names ch g Edwiu

Forrest, by Blackbird, dam unknown. Owned by E.

F. Smith.
No. 5— SAME DAY— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Santa Claus' time (2:17$).

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, $800; first horse,

$480; second. $240; third, §80.

No. 1. W. D. Hammond, East Oakland, names gr s Pos-
cora, by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

No. 2. Wm. Eihler, entered by Steve Crandall, Santa
Rosa, b m Blanche, by Gray McClelland, dam by John
Neilson.

No. 3. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names h m Sweet-
ness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

No. 4. J. & W. S. Futsch, entered by S. Sperry, Petaluma,
ch m Nellie R., by Gen. McClellan, Jr., dam Susie
Rose. _

No. 5. A. Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W.,
by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 7.— SAME DAY. — PACING.— Purse, 8500; first

horse. $300; second, $150; third, $50.
Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

No. 1. L. E. Yates, Oakland, names b m Corette, by Win-
throp, by Old Drew, dam Cora by Ladd'B Kentucky
Hunter, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. E. S. Dennison, Oakland, names ch m Lady Hays,
by Hiram 1 nicy, dam a NeiBon mare.

No. 3. A. L. Hinds, Oakland, names ch s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop, dam by Simpson's Blackbird.

No. 4. G. ValenBin, Arno Station, Sacramento Co., names
br m Ouida, by Black Hawk, dam by Fanny King.
[Closed by agreement.]

THIKD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING.— Free for alt; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake.
No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names of Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No, 3. Wm. Boots Milpitas. names b m Mollie H. (5), by

Wildidle, dam Mamie Hall by Norfolk.
No. 4. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names b h Red Boy (aged),

by Wardance, dam imp. Nielson.
No. 5. Stemler & Ayres, Portland, Or., name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.
No. 9.— SAME DAY— TROTTING.— Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third,
$60.

No 1. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, names b c Auteo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbia, by A. W. Richmond, g d

Columbine, by Bonnie Scotland.
No. 2. Jas. M. Learned, Stockton, names — Adrian, by

Reliance, dam by Kentucky Hunter.
No. 3. Irving Ayers names blk s Fred. Arnold, by Nephew,

dam Fanny Fern, mother of Mollie Drew.
No. 4. Filly, by Admiral.
[Closed by agreement.]

No. 10.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -2:22 Class; purse.
$800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. J. B. McDonald, Marysville, names b s Brigadier

by Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, nameB gr s Romero,

by H. W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 3. L. H. Titus names b in Belle Echo, by Echo, dam

by Belmont.
[Closed by agreement. ]

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 7.

No. 11.— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds;, one
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $340; second, $120;
third, $40.
No. 1. L. J, Rose, San Gabriel names br f Zeluska, by

Sultan, dam Gretchen by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 2. S. Rosener names b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam by

Hambletonian; owner J.W. Mackey.
No 12.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third, $60.
No. L James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy

Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont.
No. 2. A Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W,

by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 13. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — SELLING
RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under
fixed valuation.

No. 1. P. J- Shafter, San FranciBco, names blk h Hadding-
ton, byimp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk, valuation

of horse $800.
No. 2. John H. Cardinell, San Francisco, names ch h

Jack Douglas, by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare.
No. 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas, names ch c Inauguration, 3

years, by Wildidle, dam Miami by Belmout.
No. 4. Henry Schwartz. San Francisco, names SiBter to

Lottery, 3 years, by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names ch c Euchre, 5

years, by Leinster, dam Flush, price $500.
No. 6. Stemler & Ayres, Portland, Or., names b g Joe

Howell by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd,

by imp. Sovereign.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14, — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15,— SAME DAY.— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names
to the President ur Secretary on or before the first day of
September. 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.
NO. 16.-SAME DAY.— TROTTING, -2:25 CLASS. —
Purse, $800; first horse, $460; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. Charles W. Welhy, San Francisco, names Starr

King, by Geo. M Patchen, Jr., dam May Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran, Chico, names Ashley, by Plumas.

dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names blk b Del Sur, by

The Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 4. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names blk s Di-
rector, by Dictator, dam by Mauibriuo Chief.
No. 5. J. BL Dodge. Stocktou, names ch h Honesty, by

Priam, dam by Clueftain.
No. 6. L. H. Titus names br in Echora, by Echo, dam

by Jack Hawkins.
No. 7. G. Valensin, Arno Station, Sacramento County,

names oh s Crown Point, by .

No. 8. James W. Learned, Stocktou, names b s Reliance,

lij Alexander darn Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

No. 9. John Hughes, San Francisco, names b h Cairo, by

Chieftain, dam unknown.
No. 17.— SAME DAY. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will lie given to any yearling making:
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.
No. 1. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, names br c Antevolo, by

Electioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

gr d Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland.
No. 2. Geo. Bayles, Petaluma, names ch c Dawn, by Nut

wood, dam Countess.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 9.

NO. IS.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE.
$150 Gold MedaL Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL,— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— A BICYCLE RACE OF ONE
mile, free for all, for a purse of $50, of which $35 to the first
and $15 to the second; entrance free, the nominations to-
be made, at the latest, on the first day of the Fair, at 3
p. M., with the Secretary at the track.

No. 21.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -Free for aU;

Surse, $800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.
o. L I. H. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b b Gibraltar, by
Echo, dam by Belmont.
No. 2. John A. Goldsmith, San Francisco, names b m
Sweetness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.
[The above not filling, the Managers have offered a purse
of $800, free for all trotters and pacers, with four moneys,
as will appear by an advertisement in to-day's Chronicle.]

No. 22.— SAME DAY.— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

No. 1. W. E. Dargie, Oakland names b g Phillip.
No. 2. Robert Noblett, Oakland names br g Prophet
No. 3. Jas. M. Learned, Stockton, names OUie Ray.
No. 4. Sawyer, Oakland, names b g Emperor, by Ralston,
dam Katy Tricks.

CONDITIONS.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserveB the right to trot beats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges

Rules of ihe Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern running races, except as above specially provided

Write "Entries to races on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER,

Secretary.

A. C. DEETZ,

President.

GOLDEN GATE FAIR.
RACES.! RACESI

The Free for All Race on the Society's Speed Programme
having failed to fill, the Managers hereby

OFFER A PURSE OF $800,

FREE FOR ALL

TROTTERS AND PACEhS.

$400 to the first horse, $200 to the second, $120 to the third

horse and $80 to the fourth.

The above to come off over the

Oakland Trotting1 Park Course,

ox

Saturday, September 9, 1882.
Ten per cent, entrance. Entries to close with the Secre-
tary August 15, 1882.

L. WALKER, Secretary,

Lock-box, 1528, Oakland.

STATE FAIR RACES!

(EXTRA/)

RACE No. 20. (Substituted.)
Trotting Purse, $1000. Free for All to rule ; 5 to enter,
3 to start.

RACE No. 6. (Substituted.)
Trotting Purse, $300. — One mile trot for Yearlings ; four
to enter, two to start.

Gentlemens' Saddle Hone Race.
Purse $100. Dash of one mile ; weight not less than
140 lbs ; professional riders barred Saddle Horses are des-
ignated as horses that have never been trained nor run in
public. Four to enter.

The foregoing races are given under same conditions as
published in general programme, unless otherwise speci.
fied Ten per cent entrance. Entries close August 19,
1882.

EDWIN F. SMITH. H. M. LARTJE,

Secretary.

President.

GOLDEN GATE FAIR.

BICTCLE RACE!

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH,

FREE FOR ALL.

A dash of a mile, for a purse of $50 ; of which $35 to
the first ami $15 to the second rider.

ENTRANCE FREE I

Nominations to be made on
Monday. September 4, 1883,
by 3 p. 5L, at the latest.

L. "WALKER, Secretary.

GEO. H. STRONG,
ICYCL EJ

AND TRICYCLES,

Repairs to order.

2 MARKET STREET.
Elevator, 12 Front at.

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VOL. I-XO. s. x

No. 508 M0NTGO5IEEY STREET /

SAX FEAXCISCO, SATUEDAT, AUGUST 19, 1882.

( SUBSCRIPTION'

t FIVE D0LLA1.S A VEAK.

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA

Of the seven illustrations published four have been of
horses bred in California and three were reared on the far-
off side of the mountains. Two of these have acquired
renown through the performances of their offspring, the
other Eastern-reared shares with the natives the celebrity
which arises from individual capacity for speed and endur-
ance. As has already been stated, the faculty of producing
excellence in progeny is a higher order of merit than indi-
vidual characteristics however brilliant, though the posses-
sion of the qualities desired is a favorable augury for perpe-
uation in the progeny. When the breeding is of the right
kind, the formation in accordance with the stardard, it is
rare, indeed, that the animal possessing all these qualities,
united with a "good record," fails in the stud. There are
instances to the contrary, and the trite maxim that "excep-
tions prove the rule to be correct" is received as a truism,
though it would be more logical to say — in horse breeding

PIEDMONT.

at least — ihnt the exceptions are owing to some hidden cause
which in all probability man can never fathom.

In taking Piedmont for the eighth pictorial representa-
tion of the "notable horses ol California," few will dispute
hi3 claim to the position. He is a great horse from every
point of view. In the* first place his breeding is of the most
fashionable kind; in the second, his form is about as nearly
perfect as can be found in a trotting bred stallion, and his
performances are in keeping with his breeding and form.
Piedmont was bred by H. A. Ferguson of Lexington, Ken-
tucky; foaled 1871. Ho is by Almont, his dam Mag Fergu-
son by Mambrino Chief, gran dam by Grey Eagle, with n
strong probability that she was a mare of very high breeding.
His sire Almont is by Alexander's Abdalluh, dam by Mam-
brino Chief, grandam by Pilot, Jr. and the next dam
claimed to be thoroughbred. Alexander's Abdallah was by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, his dam Katy Darling. Thus it

will be seen that the sire of Piedmont combined three great
trotting strains, and his dam brought in a reinforcement in
another lire of Mambrino Chief, and with the very desira-
ble addition of more thoroughbred blood. That this had a
potent effect will be shown by the following description:

We have oftentimes been asked the question : " What
sort of a looking horse is Piedmont ? *' To many it would
be sufficient answer to reply: A grand, big horse, chestnut
in color and handsome all over. There are others more ex-
acting, however, and the trotting cognoscenti, especially,
require a full description of a horse which has shown the
capacity he exhibited in his races of last season, and not con-
tented with the admirable portrayal of our artist, demand a
recital of the "points." He is a deceiving horse as to his
size, and, at the first glance, the observer is prone to think
that when bis 1 eight is given at sixteen hands the stature is
over-ra'.ed, though the standard shows that he is a trifle o-.

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the mark, and the justness of proportion takes away from
the actual measurement when the eye is the criterion. In
color he is a chestnut of the finest shade. Rather lighter
than bronze, a trifle deeper than gold. Lustrous, not the
metallic sheen which is seen in the plumage of birds — live-
lier in hue and softer in the shading. "With the exception of
some small white spots on the right quarter, the rich chest-
nut is only broken by where the girths have left a few streaks,
and those on the hip look like tiny splashes of froth flung
from the bit in the excitement of fast motion. The mane
and tail are nearly of the same shade, and the hair is as fine
as in those which trace their descent through generations of
aristocratic blood. On the whole, he is a picture admirable
from any point of view, standing erect on every limb, and
with an air of conscious superiority. The most fastidious
aesthetic could scarcely find fault with the justness and har-
mony of proportion he exhibits when thus posed by himself.
When examined in detail the over-critical horseman will be
troubled to find a single faulty point, or rather to pick a flaw
■which he can sustain with arbiters who are competent judges
of form. " From the giound up " he is well balanced. The
feet are naturally of good shape, though the errors of the
shoeing forge occasioned a quarter crack and an eleva-
tion of the horn above it on the left fore foot. This rather
mars the appearance by interfering with the true circle of
the coronet on that one foot. The hoofs are dark, saving a
narrow strip on the right, and they have the proper angle.
The pasterns are of good length, and have just the right
«lope to obviate concussions and give elasticity to the stride
without indicating weakness. The cannon bones, metacar-
pels and metatarsals, are short, and the tendons are promi-
nent without blemishes of any description, giving a width
and flatness to the limbs which insure strength. The knees
and hocks are broad, without the least tendency to coarse-
ness, and yet afford room for the ligamentary attachments.
The arms and gaskins are muscular and long from the elbow
and stifle to knee and hock. The upper arm, humerus, is long,
set at the proper angle with the scapula, and well clothed
with muscles. There is a corresponding length in the femur,
from the stifle to the point of articulation at the haunch,
and the covering of muscles fills this portion of the frame to
an immense size. The shoulder-blade is long, rising nearly
to the top of the withers, wide, falling well back into the
sway, and with plenty of muscle. The slope of the innom-
inatnm is sufficient to throw the stifles well down with-
out giving any approach to the (( pacing quarter," and
the muscular development, of course, must correspond
with the power shown in the upper thigh and gaskin.
The "middle piece," as it. is termed, that portion lying
between shoulders and hips, is extraordinarily good. There
is plenty of room for heart and lungs, and the back
ribs are long and have the proper curve. There is
plenty of evidence that the vertebral column is large,
and toward the loin the muscles on either side of it
rise above the bone. The neck is of good length, strong
and tapering to the setting off of the head. The crest is
moderately arched, and the throttle distinct. The head is
rather below the medium size, with great width between the
jaws, the eyes as good as can be imagined, the ears some-
what short and pointed. Standing so as to have a side view
he exhibits a good length of body, on legs which are well-
proportioned to his size. The "speed angles," as some
call the degrees of obliquity between the haunch-bone and
stifle, and the angle formed by the hock, are such as will
suit a majority of horse fanciers, though this is part of the
configuration which gives rise to divergent opinions. One
favors a straight quarter, after the Arabian model; another
likes the ultra slope of some pacers. Between these ex-
tremes is the most satisfactory for a fast trotter, and a me-
dium such as Piedmont presents the best. A straight or
crooked hind leg elicits the same amount of argument, and
the formation of the hock the subject of frequent disputes.
In these respects there is a mean, the hock being wide
enough to insure a proper degree of strength, without the
excessive width like that of the ox, and the bend is just
right to give freedom of motion The outlines from this
side view are nearly faultless, and the filling up would be
difficult to excel. From a position behind him, the most
striking part of his configuration is the immense width of
the stifles and fullness of muscle. The quarters are deep
and powerful. The inside of the gaskin is moderately heavy,
the hamstrings large. In front, the intelligent countenance
is the attractive feature from that point of view. There is
plenty of breadth between the eyes, the forehead broad and
prominent. The muzzle is cleanly cut, the edges of the
nostrils thin, and the superficial facial veins showing
through the thinness of the skin. The fore legs "come to
the ground'1 exactly right, converging sufficiently to assure
his action being straight, without the knees being so closely
together as to be in danger of injury from the passing foot.
The "fork" is capital, the elbow far enough from the chest,
and the brisket is promiuent. It is rare, indeed, to see a
trotting-bred stallion with so much quality, and he comes
very near to the type of the thoroughbred throughout his
whole conformation. He has size, style and finish, and
would rank high as a progenitor for carriage horses, if he
did not possess speed, and with weigbt enough to give value
for general use. In the right condition to go into training
he weighed 1,140 pounds, and, as there is no grossness, that
weight means the capacity to perform any task.

Another very essential feature in a stallion is the action.

Those who have seen him move extol that of Piedmont as
being very nearly perfect; but what the particular features
are we cannot say. There has been a great change in
opinion regarding the proper action for a fast trotter in the
last twenty years, and at the present time a majority of the
best judges prefer that which insures sufficient length of
stride with the least muscular exertion. "No waste of force"
is the maxim, every nioticn in the right direction, progres-
sion rather than show, and this we understand is the kind
which Piedmont possesses. The races he won last season
show that he has the gift of endurance as well as spefed, and
we are creditably informed that there is every reason to
anticipate a lowering of his record whenever he appears
again on the track, the conditions being favorable,, He has
shown such a flight of speed in his work that a person who
saw him move informed us that the idea was firmly fixed in
his mind that he can beat any horse in the world, irrespect-
ive of sex. Previous to last season his fastest record was
2:21%, made in a second heat at Chicago in 1880, and that
year he trotted nine races, winning eight of them. , In 1881
he trotted seven races and won five, the most noted of them
being the §5,000 purse, free for all stallions, at Chicago,
July 19th. The starters were Piedmont, Santa Claus,
Robert McGregor, Hannis, Wedgewood and Monroe Chief —
the grandest field of trotting stallions which ever appeared
in a race. Robert McGregor won the first heat in 2:18,
Santa CJaus and Piedmont close up; Santa Claus won the
second in 2:17%, the head of Piedmont almost at his
throatlatch; Robert McGregor won the third in 2:18%,
Piedmont again close at the finish, and then he won the
fourth in 2:17%, the fifth in 2:19%, and the sixth in 2:21.
This was enough to render him famous, but all of tho races
he started in were notable performances.

TURF AND TRACK.

A LADY'S VISIT TO MAUD S.
By far the sweetest, prettiest, daintiest thing here is Maud
S. The other morning I went down to Vanderbilt's private
stables, just back of Congress Hall, to see this beautiful
creature, that can clip it faster than an express train on a
down grade. The head groom, after surveying me, con-
cluded that I was a harmless atom, and invited me in. " I
want to see Maud S.," said I. "Do you show her to
strangers?" "Oh, yes," he answered, good-naturedly,
"lots of 'em come in here, and they all want to see her."
He led the way to her stall, which is about ten feet square
and as dainty as a lady's boudoir, and there, with a light
horse-cover to keep the flies off her, was the great mare.
She seemed delighted to have company, and, like all other
well bred creatures, was good-natured and affable and devoid
of airs. Her coat was softer than satin, and she has the
most earnest and intelligent eye ever seen in an animal's
head. She sniffed around complacently, and rubbed her
slender nose against me as if we had been old acquaintances.
In three minutes we had established intimate relations.
The groom took off her cover and turned her around, to
show her off to my inexperienced eyes, when, her hind legs
coming a little too close to me, I made a bolt for the door
of the stall. " Come back," said he, laughing, " she never
did an ill-natured thing in her life. She would no more
think of kicking or biting, you than you would think of
striking her. She is so kind and well disposed you'd think
she. was human;" and I suspect that the groom did have a
half belief that she was human. He was evidently delighted
to have an appreciative listener, and was ready enough to
talk about the Queen of the Turf. Mr. Vanderbilt is not
driving her at all now. She is in training for the Fall races,
and every morning at 10 o'clock her trainer takes her out
for a spin down the road, Mr. Vanderbilt is not half so
proud of her as the stable-men are; and she is indeed a
creature so gentle, so lovable, and so altogether the ideal
horse, that anything could love her. After awhile I tore
myself away from her, to take a look at the other horses.
First was Lysander, a pretentious beast, who eyed me super-
ciliously, and treated all my advances with lofty indiffer-
ence. This animal resembles the ideal New York editor,
being a cold and haughty creature, with an icy smile and an
inscrutable brow, and evidently has no time to waste on
triflers — no triflers need apply. Then I was shown another
horse, Lysander's mate, whose name I really forget, but
with Mr. Vanderbilt's permission I will call him Abdallah.
Well, Abdallah offended me- as much by his flippancy as Ly-
sander by his hauteur. As soon as he beheld me, without
the formality of an introduction, he wanted to play pitch
and toss with me, to which I objected and left him to his
reflections. The two horses for Mrs. Vanderbilt's victoria
were also shown. One of them, having a plebeian fondness
for straw in his stall, and a disposition to paw and dash it
around, was in disgrace, with his meddlesome nose fastened
to an iron ring, where he had to remain for an hour or two
until he was thought to be sufficiently punished. I could
not leave without another look at the " Bride of the "Wind,"
and she asked me to come again, as plainly and as intelli-
gently as if she had the gift of speech. — Saratoga Cor. Is.
r. World.

FIXED EVENTS.

Sonoma County Park Association, at Santa Iiosa, Aa2.22d.23J. !4th
25th and 26th.

Sbnomaand Marin Agricultural Societies. Annual Fair at Petaluma,
An;. 29th and four following days.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September'Sth" in-
clusive.

El Dorado District Fair at Placerville, from September 5th to September
8th inclusive.

California State Fair. Annual meeting ab Sacramento, from Monday,
September 11th to the 16th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September 18th and during the week.
The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at
San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboidt and Mendocino District Fair at RhonerviUe, September 19th
to September 22d inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
to October 5th inclusive

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair, at Reno, from Monday, October 2d, to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Vreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Kentucky State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to September 2d inclusive.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September 8th in-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the 8th inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the
9th inclusive. .

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th Inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the 15th in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Food du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive-
Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September 18th to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September 18tb to the 22d inclusive.

West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21et
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

After the poor exhibition made by Phil Thompson in his
attempt to beat his own record, it is doubtful if his owner
will hold to the challenge he issued for a match with any
four-year-old. But should he still hold to his opinion,
Budd Doble, who has charge of Jay Eye See, is ready at
any moment to accept the challenge with that horse. If
they were both in good order it would be a good race.

Buffalo Girl, the pacer, has a record of 2:li, but she is
very unsteady. She is a daughter of Pocahontas Boy,
a son of Tom Rolf. She began lust season without a record
and paced in eleven races of which ^he took one, winning
heats in two others, and finishing the season with a record
of 2:21J^. A member of the same family of pacers is the
noted Sleepy Tom, 2:12%, who was sired by Tom Rolf.

Both J. B. Thomas and Black Cloud, two conspicuous
performers in the stallion class at Chicago, have permanent
afflictions, the former having the stringhalt and the lat-
ter being stone blind. Each, however, can trot a mile in
2:18 or better.

Goldsmith Maid, the old Queen of the Turf, is now 25
years old. She has two toals, a colt and filly, by General
Washington, son of General Knox and Ludy Thome, the
eldest being two years old. She missed this year, and has
been bred to Jay Gould.

TROTTING ON THE BAY DISTRICT COURSE.

The second day of the meeting which was given by the
Bay District Association came off last Saturday. The 2:22
race on the original programme did not fill, and the 2:25 on
the preceding Saturday was such a close contest that the
managers concluded that a repetition of it, or so much of
it rather as would embrace Crown Point, the previous win-
ner, Starr King, Ashley and Cairo, would be a satisfactory
offering to the sport-loving public. That and the 2:30 was
certainly a very liberal bill, and should have attracted a
large concourse of spectators. The San Franciscans, how-
ever, appear to have lost interest in sports of the track, and
ther6 was a meager showing when a comparison is made
with Eastern towns of not half the size. In some of the
small cities of the East, with a population of not over forty
thousand, such races as took place on the Bay District last
Saturday would bring out several thousand people. Still,
there were about as many as on the opening day, and a grat-
ifying feature was the number of ladies on the balconies of
the hotel and Club House. The track was in capital con-
dition— a trifle too hard, perhaps, for every-day work, but
assuredly fast. The afternoon was not as fine as was desir-
able, there being too much breeze for real comfort; and after
the first heat was trotted, the fog clouds obscured the sun.

A full description of the race is given in the detailed ac-
count which follows. They were eminently satisfactory,
excepting the unfortunate decision in the last heat of the
2:30. Starr King proved that the reputation he had acquired
in his private trials was not altogether illusory, and there is
plenty of evidence to warrant the belief that he will be a
"hot horse" in still faster classes.

The decision which awarded Sweetness the fourth heat
in the second race was as has been stated a truly unfor-
tunate finale. The account given of the heat which was
taken from Poscora Hay ward does not give all the evidence
in regard to whether he lost or gained by the breaks. That
the mare and Blackmore lost ground when he was trotting
and gained when he broke was palpable. But f ulJy as strong
proof was furnished by the third and fourth heats. The
third Poscora won in 2 :25. In this he made two breaks, with
a long distance between them. The fourth heat in 2:29%
showed one of two things — that he was tiring, or that ha
lost ground equivalent to four and a half seconds in time.
Admitting that he could not make a fourth heat as fast as a
third, there is a discrepancy which can scarcely be reconciled
on that hypothesis alone. According each argument full
weight, the logical conclusion is that the main falling
off in the time was ascribable to the four breaks, beside the
last near the score. Three of them occurred in a space of
about three hundred yards, almost as bud as the "double-
break," which all drivers know to be such a drawback.
There was then corroborative proof of the facta shown in the
heat, aud which should have been taken into the calculation.
That the driver of Poscora endeavored to the best of his
ability to bring him buck at once to the trot was palpable.
When the horse broke in scoring ho would invaiiably fall
buck, and in the breaks under discussion not one of them
covered much ground. Neither was it a "revolution," a'
changing of feet in order to get the right one foremost, nor*
could it be said to be a ''tangling, " "falling to pieces" affair,
when the animal appears to have lost use of its legs, and is
on the point of tumbling down or turning a somersault. The
perusal of the following description, however, will be mora
satisfactory than further discussion :

The first race was a purse of $-100 for the 2:25 class, in
which were entered **>*» 9aro<

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nrday in a similar race, save that Sweetness was reserved for
the second event and Del Sur was an absentee. On the pre-
vious evening there had been a good deal of betting on the
event, with Crown Point the first choice, but many who '
had judged that the previous race would key Starr King up
to a better encounter, stood so steadfastly to his chances that
there was not much difference between them. On the race
track, just previous to the first heat, Crown Point sold for
$45, Starr King i?30, and Ashley and Cairo combined $20.
In drawing for positions Ashley had the pol*1, with Cairo
next and the favorite on the outside. The horses were
called np very promptly, but there was too much ineffectual
scoring and it was only at the eighth attempt that the horses
were tapped off to a fair start, with Ashley having slightly
the best of it. Ashley took advantage of bis position, and
made the place hot for the outsiders, reaching the quarter-
pole a length ahead of Starr King, and then speeding down
the backstretch with a light skip he reached the half in
1:10^, with Starr King on his wheel, while the other two
left the leaders to worry it out between them. On the
further turn Ashley seemed to slightly increase his advantage,
but when once in the homestretch the chestnut monarch
came with a fine burst of speed that soon carried Ashley op;
his feet, and although he was quickly caught Starr King
■won handily by two lengths in 2:22, Crown Point being a
poor third. Those who in the pools had belittled the
chances of the big chestnut, were now eager to hedge and
as they were not particular to a shade, they invested freely
at $75 for Starr King against $40 for Crown Point and $15
for the field. There was some neat scoring for a favorable
position, and it was only at the sixth trial that they conld
get the word to a fair start. At the first turn Ashley was at
his old tricks, and galloped some fifty yards before he could
be brought to his gait, and yet he was but two lengths be-
hind Starr King at the quarter-pole, the time being 36%
seconds; and then the leader opened out the gap to foar
lengths at the half-mile, in 1:10%, and as Ashley could not
stand the pace and was again in the air, and Crown Point
made no decided demonstration for the lead, Starr King
held his position and won easily in 2:23}<, with Ashley
second, Cairo third, and Crown Point last; but on account
of the breaks, Ashley was relegated to the outside position.
It appeared now to be almost a certainty that Starr King
•would win the race in straight heats, and $100 to $25 was
freely wagered in his favor. Probably there had not been
enough scoring to suit Starr King, as Cairo, evidently
meaning business, kept to his wheel so persistently as to
carry Starr King off his feet at the second turn,
and he ran for such a long spell that he was ten lengths
in the rear at the mid backstretch, and seemingly
out of the heat. In the meantime Cairo had kept
increasing his advantage, and led Ashley by three lengths
at the half-mile in 1:12% with Crown Point almost abreast,
"bnt the latter had the most speed, and passing Ashley, he
made for Cairo, and on entering the stretch carried him off
his feet, and after a pretty struggle won by a head and
shoulders in 2:27, with Cairo two lengths ahead of Starr
King, but the latter was placed last for running.

Starr King was still a favorite, and sold for $50 against
$25 for Crown Point and $5 od the other two. "With a level
start on the third trial, Starr King was in difficulties shortly
after the gong had sounded, and he was far. and, from ap-
pearances, hopelessly in the rear, when Cairo passed the
quarter-pole, with Ashley and Crown Point close in attend-
ance. On the backstretch Cairo made a bad break, and
seemingly left the matter to be decided between Ashley,
when Starr King was seen rapidly decreasing the gap, and
amid great applause the big chestnut got even with Crown
Point, and as he left his feet, Starr King won the heat and
race easily by two lengths, with Ashley a poor third. Starr
King showed* that he had greatly improved since his last ap-
pearance, and perhaps a change in the shoes of Crown Point
for a heavier description militatf d somewhat against his
chances. It was a good race and very well contested.

The 2:30 race was called after two of the heats in the 2:25
had been decided, but owing to the delay in scoring, the
horses were sent to the barn until the third heat of that was
decided. This was regarded so sure a thing for Sweetness
that she, was an immense favorite; and the injury to Albert
"W., which necessitated his withdrawal, was thought to take
away the only chance of defeating her. Poscora Hayward
was not supposed to be in proper condition, and that it
would require a race or two before he could show his
capacity; and Blackmore was not credited with the
speed he exhibited in the latter part of the race. Sweetness
sold for $100 in the pools to $25 on both the others, and
after the first heat there were none to venture at even these
odds; and when the second was scored to her credit, it ap-
peared that it was " a tan-yard to a shoe-string " that she
would prove the victor.

For the first heat a very good start was effected at the
third score; Blackmore had the pole, Poscora second,
Sweetness on the outside. Poscora went off rapidly, and
though he made a break soon after the word was given, he
led at the quarter in 36%; Sweetness second, Blackmore
several lengths in the rear. Going down the back-stretch
Poscora again broke, and the mare passed him and opened
quite a gup at the half mile in 1:02%. From that point
home she had it all her own way, for, though the two grey.'
closed the gap somewhat on the home-stretch, they could
never reach her, and she won in 2:26; Poscora second.

The second heat, another good start was given them, on
the fifth score, the mare going away with the lead, reaching
the quarter in 37% seconds. Poscora drew up a little closer
on the buck-stretch, and his nose was on her wheel as the
half mile was mi;cle in 1:13, but he bruke on the further
turn, fell back, and the mare came in a "handy winner" in
2:26, Poscora about as far behind her as Blackmoor was in
the rear of him, a little more than open leDgth marking the
difference between each of them.

The third heat was one of those startling episodes which
add so much to the pleasure and excitement of turf and
track f-ports. There was scarcely a man who had any
knowledge of trotting affairs who did not think the race was
over, unless the driver of Poscora Hayward cherished the
" hope. The owner certainly considered it the most forlorn
kind of an expectation, as he knew that his horse was not
in the proper condition, and though he showed a fair degree
of speed at times, he (ould not hold without breaking.
There were numerous false starts. Thirteen times they
came np for the word without avail. Blackmore, on the
outside, would break into a mad run despite the efforts of
his driver to restrain him. Then Poscora would follow,
though his tantrums were more after the dancing order, while
Sweetness, acting as though the trot were her fastest gait,
came steadily and fast every time, and, when all were trot-
ting, generally in the lead. For this the judges fined Gold-

smith $10, and at the fourteenth effort the gong sounded,
Sweetness having rather the best of the start. It was evi-
dent that Goldsmith was determined to "go for a record."
The mure has a bad leg which may incapacitate her at any
time, and she is the dam of a fine colt by Santa Clans,
which will be greatly increased in value by his mother's
record being very f ;:st. She has speed enough to trot in the
teens, and with sire and dam below 2:20, the youngster
would fall heir to an estate well worthy of a severe trial to
obtain. Laudable as the intention was, there is scarcely a
doubt that it was the canse of the loss of the be;it, and,
worse than that, led to a bitter end, as the sequel will show.
Sweetness was first at the quarter in 37 seconds, and after
leaving that point and when the cnrve merged into the
straight, she was showing a grand flight of speed. Thirty-
four seconds whs the time for the second quarter, and the
half-mile in 1:11, left the others far in the rear. Poscora had
broken about midway of the first turn, though after that he
trotted steadily and without a mistake until a short distance
beyond the three-quarter pole. Some of the space between
him and the leader had been closed, aud when he recovered
he came again with great resolution, while the fast .work had
told on the mare. He was surely gaining very rapidly
when the seven-furlong pole was passed, and at the long
distance he was almost level with her. There was excite-
ment among the spectators, and the ringing cheers appeared
to animate him, while the mare, who had gamely struggled
until the brain could not endure further strain, and the
muscles were without elasticity, could not respond to the
punishment — fagged, dispirited, beaten — as the successful
horse passed under the wire in 2:25, Blackmore a fair third.

The tiring of the mare was so evident that there was a
rush for the pool-stand to "get out." The first pool sold it
was $70 on Poscora to $20 on the other two; the next it
was S60 to S27, and after there was time to consider that
her driver would not again make the mistake he had in this
heat, and the desire to hedge by those who stood to win on
the horse from the start the odds were reduced to $60 on
Poscora to $40 on the others. There was a large amount
of money went into the poll-box between the close of the
third heat and the start for the fourth. Had the scoring
been prolonged the pools and bar wonld have shown a bet-
ter dividend. But as it was, the signal was given the first
time the horses came up, and a capital start it was. Black-
more broke at the further end of the stables, Poscora trotted
fast, and when within one hundred yards of the quarter-
pole had obtained a good lead of Sweetness. He broke and
she closed some of the intervening distance. About the
same number of yards beyond the quarter-pole he broke
again, aud she ranged alongside. A hundred yards further
there was another break, and she passed him, and there was
open daylight between them. He regained some of the lost
ground, though she still led at the half-mile. His nose was
on her wheel as he steadily gained, when half way round
the upper turn he broke again. She drew away, Blackmore
gained on him. The fractional timers had left the reporters'
stand, and the time at quarter, half and three-quarters was
lacking. Soon after getting into the homestretch the whip
of Goldsmith could be heard, aud the whish through the
air and the thud as it struck was evidence that Sweetness
was again snecumbiug. At the % mark they were abreast.
At the two-mile distance Poscora was three lengths in the
lead and his driver apparently more intent to keep him from
breaking than desirous of increasing the gap. He was on
the outward side of the track nearly as far away as he could
get to escape the irritating sound of the lash, bnt just before
coming to the score Poscora broke, lost at least a length, re-
covered and came in two lengths in the lead; the time
2:29%.

There were complaints pntered by Green, the driver of
Poscora, that Goldsmith had placed the but of hi° whip in
the spokes of the w heel so as to cause Poscora to break when
they were going do^n the backstretch. This was corrobo-
rated by McConn, the driver of Blackmore, and Green was
confident that the sulky spokes would show the abrasure.
Goldsmith denied the charge, and countered by claiming
that Poscora had run. There was some consultation be-
tween the judges, the bell was rung. Sweetness declared the
winner of the heat and race and Poscora given second place.
The announcement was received with the applause of those
who had unexpectedly won, the groans and hisses of others.
Elsewhere there is a review. In this place the heat is re-
ported as nearly correct aa the writer is capable of giving it
without prejudice or favor to either party. The reporters'
stand on the Bay District Course is not favorable for an un-
interrupted view as it were on the oatside of the cuurse, bat
this disadvantage is also shared Dy the judges. When the
horses first come on to the homestretch it is troublesome to
tell their positions or to notice a skip, (and the going around
the tunnel which incloses the stairswhich lead to the upper
story is a serious obstruction. It is one of the hardest jobs,
however, to get people out of t e old-time ruts when horses
or race-tracks are the questions at issue, and it will, prob-
ably, be another generation which will see the judges'
stand universally on the right side of the course. The fol-
lowing are the

SUMMARIES.

Bay District Course.— Saturday, August 12, 1SS2.— Purse, $400; mile
heats, 3 in 5, in harness; $250 to Gist, ¥100 to second, $50 to third horse,

C. W. Wei by names ch. jr. Starr Kin;.' 114 1

G. Valensin names s. s. Crown Point 3 3 12

P. Farrell names b. g. Cairo 4 2 2 4

J. Cochran names ch. g. Ashlev 2 4 3 3

Time— 2:22, 2:231, 2:27, 2:27.

Same day. — 2:30 class; purse, $500; mile heats, 3 in 5, in harness; $350
to first, $100 to second, $50 to third horse.

J. A. Goldsmith names s. m. Sweetness 112 1

W. D. Hammond names g. h. Poscora Hayward 2 2 1 2

Hv. tfcConn names g. g. Blackmore 3 3 3 3

A. Waldstein names b. s. Albert W Ttrawn.

Time— 2:20, 2:26, 2:25, 2:29J.

TWO FINE RACES AT CLEVELAND.

The meeting at Cleveland showed some excellent trotting,
and many of the horses lowered their record. The attend-
ance was large, and in some of the races that were closely
contested, the enthusiasm was very great. Of the contests,
that for the 2:20 and the special pnrse were the most ex-
citing, and we take the following interesting account of them
from theN. Y. spirit of the Tin-es:

All the horses entered in the 2:20 class started, except
Tariff, and, judging from their achievements, a close and
memorable race was anticipated, but Rosa Wilkes showed
so much superiority that the struggle resolved itself into a
question of who would win second and following premiums.
Rosa won the first and sect nd heats without being pressed,
and the betting dragged, there being difficulty in finding

pool-buyers for the field at $15 to $50. Suddenly
short-enders took new courage, and the field rates firmly
advanced at $20 to $50. and the backers of Rosa W.-lkes
put up their money with confidence, saying: " If it is a job,
she has so much speed and steadiness they will not get
through with it." In the evening an explanation
leaked out that two heavy pool-buyers lost $3,000, and were
courageously putting up on what they considered a "sure
thing," as an arrangement was entered into for Rosa
"Wilkes to, as Turner puts it, "step on her ear," but it
seems they did not make their words or money strong
enough, for, to their dismay, Rosa and her driver came
along as steadily in front the third heat as in the others, to>
the admiration of all supporters of honest trotting. If all
tamperers with owners and drivers were served in this man-
ner, the jobbers would seek other fields of scheming to turn
a dishonest penny.

But, coming to a particular account of the races. The
judges of the day were: Messrs. Edwards, McClosky and
David Bonner. Timers, H. D. JfcKinney and J. W. Shaw.
The first event disposed of was the 2:20 race, and the speed
the various starters showed in warming up indicated that
fast time would be made.

First Heat. — The favorite drew the pole, Forest Patchen
second position and Win. H. third, with Witherspoon on
the outside. They scored several times, and when the word
was given both Forest Patchen and J. P. Morris were off
their feet. Rosa showed she had the foot of the party from
the start, and Wm. H. and Fanny Witherspoon drew out
from the others as they rounded the first turn, closing with
the leader at the quarter in 35s, and Early Rose was a good
foorth. On went Rosa Wilkes as if confident of the heat,
and a length separated her from Witherspoon at the half in
1:10*4, with Wm. F£. at the Iatter's wheel. He fell back on
the third quarter, but Witherspoon brushed for the lead,
and Rosa shook her easily in the stretch, winning in hand
by two lengths from Witherspoon, Wm. H. a good third,
and Morris, who trotted the stretch very fast, was lapped
on him; time, 2:18%. The others came along one by one,
as per summary.

Second Heat. — Rosa Wilkes was now an established fa-
vorite at S100 to $40. They were sent off fairly on second
trial, with Rosa in the Tan and Driver doing his best to get
to the front. He was a good second at the quarter in 35s.,
and Wm. H. was making it hot for him, Morris going
strong in fourth position, the others strung out. Rosa
maintained the lead and reached the half in 1:10, and Mor-
ris got within a length of her, with Driver still leading Wm.
H. Fanny Witherspoon began to show some of her noted
speed on the last turn, and passed both Wm. H. and Driver,
but could not reach Morris, who came along steadily and
won second position as easily as Rosa did first. He was a
length behind at the wire in 2:18%.

Third Heat. — A good send-off was secured after a few at-
tempts, and Rosa led as usual to the quarter in 3os. Morris
broke on the first turn and dropped in behind the leader.
Wm. H. went into second place, and Driver managed to
work up to his wheel, but at the quarter Early Rose had
passed Driver and trotted neck and neck with Wm. H., two
lengths behind Rosa, at the half in 1:09%. Driver, Wither-
spoon, Early Rose and Wm. H. were bunched as they
reached the three-quarter pole, and they had an exciting
race down the stretch for position. Morris outfooted them
all bat Rosa, and finished a length behind her, with Early
Rose close to him and Fanny Witherspoon on her wheel,
the others as per summary; time, 2:18J£. One of Calmar's
reins parted, and he jumped over the fence. Caton righted
him and jogged in behind the flag.

Cleveland, Julv 2S.— Purse, $2,000; 2:20 class

A. F. Cook's b. n>. Rosa Wilkes, by George W ilkea 1 1 1

G. Wilson's hr. g. J. P. Morris 4 2 2

D. W. Woodminsee's ch. m. Fanny Witherspoon 2 3 4

G. W. Saunders' b. g. William H 3 4 5

J. Elliott's ch. m. Early Rose 5 7 3

J. McEweu's cb. m. Annie W 8 5 6

A. Goldsmith's b. £. Driver 9 7 7

J. F. Duntling's br. g. Forest Patchen 7 8 8

S. L. Caton's b. g. Calmar 6 9 dis.

Time— 2:1S+, 2:182, 2:18i-

Between the h*=ats of the above race the bell summoned
the starters for the Grand Special, and all answered, but
Alley. .The movements of Clingstone and Thorne were
closely scanned, for it was felt that the issue lay between
them. They were received with applause, and the excite-
ment, especially about the pool-stands, was intense, old spec-
ulators, who rarely compare notes with by-standers, asking,
"What do you think of it? Will Clingstone be able to stand
the pressure that Thorne will bring to bear on him ?" The
answer was that money talked to the tune of $100 to $40 at
first, and finally $100 to $30, on Clingstone against the
field.

Posting myself in the ladies' stand, which affords a capi-
tal view of the homestretch, I watched and waited to see
how the first round would be fought.

First Heat. — A novice could see that Turner had deter-
mined to use all his peculiar arts to strip the laurels from
his great adversary. He scored behind him merely as &
boxing-master would feint, and when he meant busiuesB
would tarn in front, wheeling suddenly toward Clingstone,
who was in second position, with So-So at the pole aud J.
B. Thomas outside. After several plays of this kind Thorne
got a little the best of the send-off, but Clingstone, with re-
markable c olness and steadiness, took him by the throat-
latch as they rushed by So-So, who broke shortly after the
word was given. It was a sight to see the battle of these
giants us they went locked to the quarter, in 34s.: faster and
faster they went to the half, in 1:07, neither of them waver-
ing or faltering^ although from the advantage of the pole
Clingstone was slightly in the lead at this point. On reach-
ing the three-quarter pole, iu 1 :40%, by a supreme effort,
Thorne showed a head in front, aud the cry arose, "He's
got him," but as they rounded into the stretch Cling-
stone had placed the length of his body in advance of
Thorne. Turuer now made his rush, and Saunders had his
whip ready for an emergency, and, as Thorne closed with
him just beyond the distance, he tapped Clingstone lightly.
He responded like a trump, and his stroke was as true aud
steady as at the start. Turner took both reins in one hand at
the distance, and struck Thorne sharply with the whip, lift-
ing him and shaking him at the same time, he made a feeble
effort, but on bting struck again and again dropped his tail
and gave up the chase within a few strides of the wire,
Clingstone beatiug him halt a length, in 2:14, amid the
cheers of the multitude gathered from all parts of the State.
Thorue, too, received ^reat praise, as it is believed that none
but St. Julien or Maud S. could trot such a mile as he did
in second position all the way round, and they would have
to be to an edge to do it.

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3?Iue ^xze&cv aud jruurtsmatt.

August 19,

Second Heut.— Tne friends of Thorne said "We think
more of bis chances of winning now than we did before t,JR
start." So, instead of h d m- tuey continued betting $ 0
against $100 very lively; when the horses appeared lor tie
word neither exhibited any &i^us of distress. Clingstone is
a cool customer, an ! a person who did nut know him might
think that Thome was the fresher of the two, bat the latter
is a very resolute scorer, and there was more generalship
displayed in scoring for this heat than any otuer of the
meeting. Turner's horse came up faster, which gave him
hopes that Clingstone was getting tired of it. but it was simply
a cool calculating horse and his driver biding their time.
Finally, after eleven false attempts, President Edwards said,
J'go," with the rival horses exactly even, but Thorne was
■under the most headway and dashed off a neck in the lead
-aB they made the first turn, midway of it he showed a trifle
more in advance, -md he was so anxious to get the pole that
ne struck Clingstone's sulky, but that did not "rattle" the
latter; he seemed to say, "I'll trot my legs off before yon
get this pole." At the quarter in 32%s., Tliorne showed
his nose in front. From this point to th" half the pace was
terrific, ClingstoDe was evidently all out and moving like a
-piece of machinery, while Thorne, whose gait is more labo-
rious, by indomitable pluck would gather his strength and
;make a rush, showing, for a stride or two, a nose ahead, and
in the next few strides lose this advantage, but quickly re-
-cover it again. Hen, women and children gave vent to their
•excited feelings by suppressed applause, while this hand-to-
.hand encounter was going on. They were at the half in
1:05, and it was evident that one or the other niust soon
: succumb, as the pace was a killing one. Shortly afterwards
Thorne could not stand the strain longer; he fell back hope-
lessly beaten; Nature was exhausted. "The spirit was will-
ing, but the flesh was weak." Thorne is like the racehorse
Monitor, he will go as fast as he can without whip or spur,
-.and never gives up unless he is over-matched. Clingstone
swept on, lighting time as resolutely as he did his late com-
petitor, reaching the three-quarter pole in 1:39%, but as
Thorne was far to leeward Saundeis took buck his horse,
and Turner seeing this shook up Thorne again, but it was a
forlorn hope, for Clingstone won as he pleased by several
lengths in 2:16%, aud Thorne was so badly off tor speed
that he had all he could do to beat J. B. Thomas; time,
^:16%. So-So distanced.

Third Heat— Everybody, including Turner, considered the
race was virtually over, for he nodded for the word on first
score, when two lengths behind, and made no effort for the
.heat, as he allowed Thomas to finish second. Clingstone, I
dare say, could have shut out both of them, but he went an
easy mile to the quarter in 35% seconds, the half in 1:10,
three-quarters in 1:46%, and mile 2:23%. So ended one of
the most remarkable races of the period, a race which enti-
tles ClingstoDe to take rank with the best trotters of the age.

Same Day.— Purse, $3,000; special class.

AV. J. Gordon's b. g. Clinkstone, by Kysdyfe Ill

E. Thorpe's ch. r. Edwin Thorne 2 2 3

M. M. Hedge's b. s. J. B. Thomas 4 3 2

K. W. Kittson's b. m. So So 3 dis.

Time— 2:14, 2:16^, 2:23%.

Of Clingstone we give elsewhere an extended description.
Kosa Wilkes began the season of 1880 at Augusta, Georgia,
in the three-minute class, and won three out of the five races
in which she was engaged. Last season she began with a
record of 2:41%, and she trotted in eleven races, of which
she won five, taking heats in two others, and reducing her
record to 2:25% at Lexington, Kentucky, on October 5th.
Kosa Wilkes is a bay mare, nearly 15% hands, very blood-
like in appearance. She has a neat head, a little-dished
faced, very full eye, denoting courage and resolution, blood-
like ear, good length of neck, good at throat-latch, rather
long in her coupling, with short rump, but has fully de-
veloped quarters and stifles, legs and feet seem excellent,
nut she jogs as though sore forward, yet always goes strong
.and sound in her speeding, like Maud S., Darby, Mazo-
Manie, Idol, and many others. She has wonderful speed,
with a pure, level gait, with considerable knee action. In
n.er breeding, she comes of the blending of the blood of the
_great trotting families Hambletonian and Mambrino Chief,
and of the best representatives of both families; dam by
Mambrino-Patchen, he full of thorough blood. Wben we
find such lines of breeding, we invariably find what we all
admire — gameness.

Following are the principal winners at Pittsburg and
Cleveland, together with their best time made at the two
meetings :

Atlele Could

Aldine . .

Bay Billy (pacer)

Clingstone

.Fuller (pacer)

Gordon's team, four-

in-hand

Jerome Eddy

Joe Bowers, Jr/pae'r)
King William

London

Lucy (pacer).
Mattie Hunt'r(pac'rJ

Overland

Kosa Wilkes

Wilson

Wilson

Jay Gould

Aluionc

$hawhan's Ton. Hal

Rysdyk

Clear Grit ,

Louis Napoleon. ...

Joe Bowers

Wash "ton Denmark.
Mambrino Patchen .

Prince Pulaski. .

Elmo

George Wilkes..
Geor»e Wilkes .

George Wilkes. ,

Class.

Amount
won.

2:23

$755

2:26

750

Free for all.

225

Special.

1,500

2:25

250

Special.

500

2:23

1,000

2:25

7C0

2:20

375

2:29

750

Free for all.

750

Free for all.

375

2:29

375

2:20

1.0U0

2:38

750

3:00

750

Best
Time".

2:21}
■2:,i>:
2:18
2:14
2:17 J

2:40}

2:18

2: IS

2:20$

2:20 j

2:19*

2:17

2:14t

2:l8i

■— ;

2:22^

An announcement has been made by telegraph that Col.
"William Edwards, of Cleveland, has accepted the challenge
of John W. Shaw to trot Trinket against Clingstone for
125,000 a side, the race to be trotted at Hartford. It is
doubtful if this repoit is correct, as Mr. Gordon, the owner
of Clingstone, recently stated that he would allow Cling
stone to appear soon in regular races; but if it be true, the
match would create intense interest, as Clingstone has never
.yet lost a race, and both horses have a record of 2:14.

SARATOGA RACES.

Towards the middle of August the season at Saratoga is
at its height, aud the latest reports state that the attendance
was very large at that place, aud that the races were of a
much more interesting character. Especially was this the
■case in the race for the Grand Prize of Saratoga, which'
was a magnificent struggle from the start to the finish, and
we take the following interesting account from ihe New
York World ;

The racing beg in with a dash of three-quarters of a mile,
ior horses of all ages, with an allowance of 7 pounds for

those that had been beaten and h.id nut won a race hire
:-iuce the racing began, on the lU.h of July, and with maiden
allowances of from 10 to 22 pounds. The Mutters were.
Little Foil, at 118 pounds Baby, 113 pounds; Disturbance,
111 pounds; Staud-Ofl and Muinmunist, 108 pounds each;
Gus Matthews, 101 pounds; Waucnlla, 09 pounds, and Mar
tinique, 9 i pounds. So even were the lot supposed to be
in merit that the field was made the favorite, with Gus
Matthews, Little Phil aud Mammonist selected out. The
start was delayed fully forty-five minutes, principally by the
temper of Gas Matthews, which was made even worse by
the wilful disobedience of Frank McLaughlin and Heard, on
Waueulla and Stand-Off, both repeatedly breaking away.
When they did get the flag Gus Matthews was iu front, with
Mammunist aud Little Phil close up. The nest were Mar-
tinique, Disturbance, Waneulla and Baby, with Stand-Off
behind. Matthews held the lead down the fractional track,
attended by Little Phil and Waucnlla. They passed the
half tugetht-r and continued so until well around the turn,
when Disturbance closed up and at the three-quarters was
on nearly equal terms with the leaders. Gus Matthews
remained iu front until within a few lengths of the seven
furlong pole, when James McLaughlin cut Little Phil loose
aud, cjming right away, won an easy race by a length aud
a half. In the race in from the pool-stands Disturbance beat
Gus Matthews and captured the place money. Gus Mat-
thews was third, followed by Martinique and Mammonist,
with Bady, Stand-Off aud Wuuculla bringing up the rear;
time, 1:15.

The second race was that now known as the Grand Prize
of Saratoga, a handicap for all ages, at a mile and three-
quarters, which was first run in 1879, when it was known as
the Grand Union Hotel Purse, but since the proprietors of
that establishment withdiew their contribution to a special
event named atter the hotel, the name has been changed to
the Graud Prize of Saratoga. Although its history is brief,
it is among the most popular races with owners and the
public, the several contests having been among the best of
the season. In its first year Danicheff, then a four-year-old,
with 113 pounds, ran the distance in 3:07 and beat a field of
seven. The nest year, 1880, Luke Blackburn won after one
of the grandest races ever run by that (then) great three-
year-old. He was handicapped at 116 pounds, and gave
"lumps'* of weight to all the others, Oue Dime ^4) running
second with 110 pounds, Glenmore (5) third with 118
pounds, followed by Clemmie F. (5) at 103 pounds. General
Phillips (6; at 105 pounds, Chimney Sweep (4) at 103
pounds. Blackburn won by two lengths in 3:07. Last year
Checkmate, at 124 pounds, ran the distance in 3:01%, beat-
ing by a scant half length Bushwhacker, to whom he was
giving no less thau 28 pounds, while to each of the others he
was giving more or less weight. From this it will be seen
that the stake has not only brought out first class horses, but
has been won by the best horse in the race. Judged by the
weight imposed by the handicapper, there was no exception
to the rule in the character of the starters to-day. The
weights were only announced a few days ago, and, as ex-
pected, Reed's Thora, Churchill's Bend Or aud Williams'
Checkmate were ou equal terms at the head of the list, each
at 122 pounds. All three would have started had Check-
mate not been sent to Monmouth Park. The starters, how-
ever, were an excellent lot, viz : Thora, Bend Or, Giidelia,
Bushwhacker, Compensation, Ella Warfield and General
Monroe. As to what the handicapper thought of them the
following table shows :

Excess

Weight Handicap against

Name and Age. for Aire. Weight. Difference. Thota.

Thora, 4 113 122 9 on

Bend Or, 4 US 122 4 ou 5 lb.

Giidelia, 5 115 118 1 on 81b.

Compensation, 4 115 108 7 off 161b.

Basil whacker, a^ed 118 101 17 off 26 lb.

Ella rt'arfield.5 115 96 19 off 28 lb.

* General Monroe, 4 116 96 22 off 31 lb.

* General Monroe carried 3 pounds overweight, which reduced the
excess aj^inst Thora to 28 pounds

Although Bend Or beat Thora last Saturday for the Sum-
mer Handicap, and the latter still had so much the worst of
the weights, Thora was the favorite in the pools, with
Bend Or and Giidelia filling the second places. The latter
was ridden by Costello, whom Mr. G. L. Lorillard had kindly
allowed to come from Monmouth Park for the express pur-
pose of riding for Captain Conner. No time was lost in any
preliminary gallops, none of the colors being shown in front
of the staud, the horses going direct from the paddock to
the p jst. There was hut little delay at the post, and when
the flag was dropped Giidelia and Ella Warfield were in
front, with Bend Or and Thora close up, followed by Gen-
eral Monroe, Compensation aud Bushwhacker. Before they
had run fifty yards Thora took the lead, and being joined
by Bend Or, Giidelia and Ella Warfield, the four ran into
the main track lapped. When well into the track Thora
drew away, and being joined by Ella Warfield ou the turn,
the two raced together to the three-quarters, followed a
scant length behind by Giidelia and Bend Or. Iu the run
up the stretch. Costello moved Giidelia up, and lapping
Thora on the outside, the pace became very fast as they ran
past the judges, the three-quarters having been run in
1:19%. Close up was Ella Warfield, a trifle in front of
Bend Or, with Compensation in front of General Monroe
and Bushwhacker, they being literally suffocated iu the dust
raised by the leaders. In the run round the turn Costello
kept Giidelia at Thora's saddle-skirts, and gradually forcing
the pace Giidelia took the lead opposite the Belmont stable,
and at the half was half a length iu front of Thora, the half-
mile from the judges' stand having being run in 51 seconds.
Close up to the two mures was Compensation, running on
the inside, lapped by Bend Or, with KUa Wa Ul Id and Gen-
eral Monroe close in behind them, and with Monroe holding.
the outside position. When well round the turn Thora
dropped back, seeing which the shouting began; but so
intense was the interest of the .crowd in the strug-
gle between Giidelia, Compensation and Bend Or
that General Monroe was at Glidelia's saddle skirts and
Thora fairly lost iu the dust before the threatening aspect of
Monroe's position was realized. Giidelia aud Monroe turned
into the stretch nearly together, with Bend Or following
close up, lapped by Compensation. The instant they were
straight the struggle became a terrific oue. Ineh bj inch
General Monroe gained, and as the two were running wide
oi the rails, not a few hoped to see Walker bring Bend Or
through", but as they reached the seveu-furloug post i; was
evident that he was unequal to the occasion, and the whole
attention was turned to the leaders. On they came, both
Costello aud Qanntrell riding in flue style aud using both
whip and spur. Forty yards from the cud the contest looked
us if the result would certainly be a "dead heat," but with
one grand rally Costello again got Giidelia to fully extend

Lc rn if, aud at bbe did so ht r head showed a few inches in
front, and as she was again able to repeat the exertion, she
lauded the stake, by a short head, with General Monrie
second, a length in front of B< ml Or. Sis lengths away
was Compensation, followed by Bushwhacker, Ella Warfield
aud Thora; time, 3:01, which beats tb>- rtcord by just one-
qumter of a second, Checkmate's 3:01% fur the same race
last year being the best previous performance. Owing to
the oust the timers were unable to take the time at the end
of the mile, but they timed the other quarters as follows:

First quarter 0:26 j

Second quarter e:2ij j Half mi'e 0:54$

Ihird quarter 0:24 i Three-quarters l:iyj

Fourth and fifth quarters 0;.il j Mi'e and a quarter 2:loJ

Sixth quarter 0:25 I Mile an I a half 2:36£

Seventh quarter 0:26 | Mile and three-quarters 8:01

On the return to the rcales a complaint of foul riding wa6
made against Quuutrell, the rider of General Monroe, by
Walk- r, the rider of Bend Or, -vho alleged that he was run
iuto by Mouroe iu coming round the last turn. After some
delay the judges admitted the complaint, and disqualified
General Momoe for any pary of the race, giving Bend Or
second place aud Compensation the third place.

SU1WART.

August 5, 18S2. — The Grand Pnz.- oi Saratoga, a handicap sweepstakes,
for all ages, at SiO each, half forfeit, only sly if declared out by July 1,
with >'L.'j,u added, the uwn-r of the second to receive s250 and of the third
$100 out of the stakes; closed with 64 subscribers, of which 23 declared
out; mile and three-quarters.

W. M. Conner's ch. m. Giidelia, 5, by Bonnie Scotland, dam

Waltz, llti lbs (Costello) 1

Churchill &, Johnson's b. c. Bend Or, 4, by Buckden, dam Kate

Walker, 122 lbs j. .(Walker) 2

O. Bowie's b. g. Compensation, 4. by Catcsby, dam Australia,

lOSlhs (J. MeLaugblin) 3

G. B. Ervson's b. g. Bushwhacker, aged, lul lbs (&toval) 0

Davis & Hall's b. m. ELa Warfield, IMJ lbs ... .(F. McLaughlin) 0

C. Reeds b. f. Thora, 4, 122 lbs (Bropby) 0

E. J. McElmecl's b. c. General Monroe, 4, 9ti lbs, carried 99 lbs.

(yuantrell) dsq.

Time—3:0L
Pools.— Thora, $225; Giidelia, $140; Bend Or, $135: Ella Warfield, $40;
Bushwhacker, $35; field, $45. Mutuels paid $20 50. General Mouroe fin-
ished second, but was disqualified ior a foul.

On Friday August 11th, in the first race, five furlongs,
Fairview won, Verd second, Tennyson third; time, 1:04.
In the second race, one mile aud o('U yards, Warfield won.
Granger second, Aluinde third; time, 2:14. In the third
race, three-fourths of a mile, Bootjack won, Col. Watson
second; time, 1:15%. In the fourth race, one mile,
Valparaiso won, Duke of Mont Albans and Amazon ran a
dead heat for second place; time, 1:43.

On the 12th, in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
George Kenny won, Barnes becond, Tocsin third; time
1:15. In the second race, mile and a half, Bend Or won,
General Monroe second; time, 2:36%. The third race,
one mile, was a dead heat between Col. Watson and Jules-
burg, Nortlaud nest; time, 1:44%. In the fourth race,
three-quarters of a mile, Amazon won, Martinique second,
time, 1:15%.

On the 14th inst., the first race, one mile, Fellowplay won,
Bruno second, Stanton third; time, 1:41%. In the second
race, 1% miles. Jennie V. wou, Fatinitza second; time 2:U9.
In the third race, three-quarteis of a mile, Bounce won,
Bride second; time 1:15. In the fourth race, one mile and
a furlong, Farragut won, Bi.by second; time 1:56.

On the 15th, in the three-quarter-mile race, Bootjack won,
Wapouekela second, Copias third; time, 1:18. Iu the sec-
ond race, a mile and a quarter, Francis won, Square Dance
second; time, 2:14. In the third race, one mile and five
furlongs, Lord Warfield was first, General Monroe second;
lime, 2:14%. In the fourth race, a steeplechase, two and a
half miles, Post Guard wou; Annet second; time, 5:26.

On the 16th, in the first race, five furlongs, Punster was
first and Northana second; lime, 1:U3%. In the second
race, 1% miles, Granger wou, Farragut second; time, 2;3S%.
In the third race, a mile, Jennie V won, Stanton 6ecoud;
time, 1:42. In the fourth race, three quarters of a mile,
Molosine won, Blenheim second; time, 1:15.

THE XJTICA RACES.

The meeting at Utica is th* third of the great western
trotting circuit, and of the races on the opening days. We
have but the curt dispatches:

On Tuesday the 15th, in the purse for §1,500 for the
2:38 class Wilson won; Eva second, Topsy third, time,
2:21— 2:22— 2:23%— 2:23%. In the purse uf $2,000 for the
2:23, class Unaiola won, K. P. second. Lucrece, Mattie,
Gloster, George M. and Cora Belmont also trotted; time
--2:23— 2:22%— 2:23%— 2:22%— 2:24.

Onfhe second day in the 2:3S class race, Wilson won, Era
second, Topsy third, Mavtheme fourth; time, 2:21% —
2:23%— 2:23%. The 2:23 class race TJnalola won, li. P.
second, Sucrcel third, Mattie fourth; time, 2:23—2:21%
—2:22%— 2:22%— 2:24.

On Wednesday the 16Lh in the 2:29 class, Hollow Dock
won; St. Cloud second, Rigolette third; time, 2:21% —
2:20% — 2:21%. The free-for-all pacers, barring Little
Brown Jug, was unfinished. Flora Belle took two heats,
Buffalo Girl two, Lucy two and Gem oue; time, 2:14% —
2:15%— 2:19%— 2:18— 2:18%— 2:18%.

THE ROCHESTER RACES.

In consequence of the rain the first day's programme was
postponed until Wednesday, the 9th inst., when Wilson,
Rockton, May Thorne, Eva, Golden Rule, Topsy aud
Neville staited for the §1,500 purse in the 2:38 cluss. Wil-
son took the first, second aud fourth heats and Rockton the
third; time, 2:24%, 2:24, 2:25% and 2:24%. The second
race was a purse ol $2,000 for the 2:23 cluss, in which Un-
alala, R. P., Mattie, Lady Rolfe, Jewett, George M., Flora
P, an I Lucrece started. R. P. won the first and second j
heats so buudily, each in 2:24, that the betting crowd con- ,
sidered him almost a cu't.iiu winner. Unaiola, however, i
captured the third heat after a sharp fight with Jewett, ami, \
starting with the had m the fourth, and fiftu heats, she out-
footed all competitor, and \v:is never hentled, winning the
trot with case; time, 2:24%, 2:21%. 2:25%; R. P. tookl
second money, Mattie third, and Lady Rolfe fourth.

Following arc telegraphic dispatches in conuectiou with

the races on the succeeding days:

On the 10th the rain seriously interfered with the races, J
In- class 2:25, pacing, Joe Bowers won, Limber Jack second. *■
Fuller won the first heat and was distanced in the fifth ;
time, 2:18, 2 20, 2:20, 2:26%, 2:27%, 2:31. In thr 2:29
class Over- .u won, Abe Downing second. Yellow Dock,
Rigolette, Little Billv, Kato Taylor, Londou, Rolla and Big i

Ike also trotted ; time, 2:21%, '2:23, 2:23%, 2:27%, 2:27%.
The free for all pacing race wng next on the programme,
but it was postponed unt

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On the 11th the track was excellent and the attendance was
large. Little Brown Jug, in his attempt to lower his record,
made a mile in 2:18. The free-for-all pacing race was hotly
contested and there was great excitement over the result.
Following is the summary: Lucy 4, 4, 1, 1, 1; Flora Belle,
1, 1, 2, 2, 2; Mattie Hunter, 2, 2, 4, 3, 3; Gem, 3, 3, 3, 4 4;
time, 2:16, 2:18%, 2:17%. 2:17%, 2:19. Following is
the summary of the 2:23 class: Barbara Patchen, 2, 1, 2, 1,
1; Gladiator, 1, 5, 1, 2, 3; Barrett, 3, 3, 3, 4, 2; Allegheny
Boy, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4; Hattie Pearce, 6, 6, 5, 5, drawn; Kittie
Wood, 5, 4, 6, drawn; Captain Lewis, Secret and May
Thome were drawn; time, 2:24%, 2:28, 2:24%, 2:24%,
2:26%. Two heats were trotted in the 2:26 class, and then
that event was also postponed.

On the 12th the final day of the meeting there was again
a very large assemblage. Aldine won the last heat and the
race, in the postponed 2:26 class; Minnie second, King
Wilkes third. Cornelia fourth; time, 2:23%, 2*21, 2:21%.
For the special purse of $3,000 the result was as folio vs:
Clingstone, 2. 1, 1, 1; Edwin Thome, 1, 2, 2, 2; Pickard,
3, 3, 3, 4; Minnie R, 6, 4, 4, 3; Kate Sprague, 4, 6, 5, 5; J.
B. Thomas, 5, 5, 6, 6; time, 2:19, 2:18, 2:20, 2:21%. In
the thre-minute class Wilson won; Golden Rule second.
Eva third. Topsy fourth; time, 2:25, 2:22%, 2:21%. In
tbe2:20 class Von Arnim won; Early Rose second, Driver
third, Fred Douglass fourth; time, 2:20%, 2:21%, 2:19%.

MONMOUTH PARK RACES.

The races continue at the pleasant watering place by the
seaside, aDd attract a large and fashionable attendance. On
Saturday, August 12th, in the first race, three-quarters of a
mile, Pizzaro won, Magnet second; time 1:18%. In the
Becond race, one and three-quarters miles, Forester won,
Duplex second; time 3:13%. In the third race, one mile.
Strathspey won, Laura Glass second; time 1:45%. In the
fourth race, one and five-eighths miles, Monitor won, Girofle
second, Checkmate third; time 2:45%. In an extra race,
five-eighths mile, Felicit won, Yorkshire second; time 1:04%.
In the steeple chase, short course, Frank Short won, Harry
Gow second, Guy third; time 3:20. John T, the favorite,
fell at the water jump and broke his leg.

On the 15th, among the valuable stakes run was the Om-
nibus, in which there were some hundred and sixty sub-
scribers, among them Judge Mels and Judge McKinstrey.
In the first race, a mile, Miss Lutnley was first, Gussie M.
second; time 1:48. In the Criterion stakes, three-quarters
of a mile, Fairfield won, Nimrod second, Inconstant third;
time 1:17%. The Omnibus stakes a mile and a half, Harry
Gilmore first, Wyoming second, Tom Plunkett third; time
2:44%. In the mile and a quarter Mary Anderson won, Parole
second, Hospador third; 2;14%. In the mile and an eighth
Yorkshire won easily, beating Rochester; time, 2:02%. In
the steeplechase, whole coarse, Ed. Bouham won; Bernard-
ino second. The other horses got off the course. No time
was taken.

In the Breeders' stakes, somewhat similar to the Omni-
bus, only it is for two instead of three year olds, Mr. P.
Lorillard ran first and second with Battledoor and Incon-
stant, both being by Glenlyon.

THE SANTA CRUZ RACES.

The season is now at its height in this pretty watering
place by the sea, and with the additional attraction of the
races, the beach and drives have presented a most animated
appearance during the past week. The Executive Officers
to whom was entiusted the arranging of the speed pro-
gramme made a happy selection for the different classes,
but, as might naturally be imagined, they met with many
difficulties on this their first essay for an annual meeting, and
the nominations wef e not so numerous as they will undoubt-
edly be when the Association can profit by the experience
gained in former meetings. In one respect Santa Cruz has
a great advantage over all the county and district fairs, as it
possesses the most charmiDg site for a race track within
ea6y distance, by a smooth and well-kept road, from the
centre of the town. Situated on a slight plateau, the view
of the bay is very pretty, while the track is also well shaded
from the boisterous winds that now and then sweep from
the ocean. There are evident signs that the inhabitants are
bent upon making Santa Cruz the queen of the watering
places on the Pacific Coast, New buildings are being erected,
the roads in every direction are in splendid order, and there
is a project to continue the pretty drive on the sands,
some five miles by the ocean side, which will be an un-
equaled attraction,

Tuesday, the 15th, was the opening day of the races, the
first event reducing itself to a match between Nell Briody
and Joe Deans, in which the mare was a great favorite at
$20 to $10. The track was not in as good order as might
have been expected, being somewhat heavy and cuppy, as
faoreemtn style it. The attendance was good, and judging
from the spirited pool-selling, a great deal of interest was
taken in the proceedings. Joe Deans won the first heat,
and then the betting was reversed in his favor, but the mare
proved herself the better horse, and won the three succes-
sive heats and race in very handsome style.

The second- race was a renewal of the old time battle
between Crown Point, Starr King and Del Sur, in the 2:25
class, the two former having each scored a victory recently at
the Bay District track. ' The betting wad $25 for Starr King,
$15 for Crown Point, and $5 for Del Sur. In the firBt heat
Starr King indulged in some of hiB running, and Del Sur
made it hot for Crown Point, who, however, managed to
score the heat to his favor. Still there was but little change
in the betting, save that Starr King and Crown Point sold
almost as equal favorites. To the latter, however, was ac-
corded the second heat, and although Starr King took the
third, Crown Point was the steadiest of the two, and won
the fourth heat and race in a handy manner.

SUMMARIES.

Bay View Drivinir Park, Santa Cruz, August 15, 1882.— Puree, $175, for
district horses; best 3 in 5, to harness.

E. J. Swift names b. m. Nell Briody 2 1 1 1

Mr. Ford names jr. g. Joe Dean ...'I 2 2 2

Time— 2:45'^, 2:48^, 2:45, 2:44j.
Same day.— Purse of $500 for the 2:25 class ; best 3 in
5, to harness.

G. Valensin names Crown Point 1 1 2 1

C. W. Welbv names Starr King 3 8 12

L. J. Rose names Del Sur 2 2 8 3

Time -2:2(5, 2:29$, 2:27*. 2:31.

On the "Wednesday, the programme was devoted chiefly
to running races, and the attendance showed aii'inerease on
that of the preceding day. The first was a puVse of $100. a
dash of three-quarters of a mile, which was won easily by
Put. Robson's May B in 1 £3%, she being a great favorite

in the pools, with B. S. Clark's Viola R. being her
sole contestant. The second event was a mile dash,
$50 each. $10 forfeit with $100 added, in which were
entered W. L. Appleby's May D., P. J. Suafter's Night-
Hawk and W. Boots' Mollie H. The former was the
favorite, the two others selling in the field, and she
won after a pretty struggle, with Night-Hawk second, in
1:44%, which was a fast run considering the state of the
track and the stiff breeze that was blowing at the time.
The proceedings closed with a well contested race for a purse
of $80, on which the pool-selling was very brisk. Follow-
ing is the

8UMM \RY.

Santa Cruz, August 16th. — Purse £30, with $10 entrance; best three in
five, to harness.

YV. E. Peck names Leland Stanford 2 1 1 3 1

J. M. Ferguson names Soquel Jim. ...... 3 3 3 1 2

D. W. Evans names Pajaro Chief 1 2 2 2 dis

Time— 3:05, 3:04, 3:03, 3:02, 3:03#.

On Thursday the attendance was again good. The first
was a trotting race, best three in five, for horses of the 2:40
class, between Slim Jim and Frank, which was won by
Frank in three straight heats; time, 2:40, 2:37%, 2:39. The
second race was for double teams, E. J. Swift's Frank and
Nell Briody being matched against Dr. Chas. Ford's Joe
Dean and Boy Dan. The first heat was won by Dean and
Dan, and the last three by Frank and Nell; time, 2:57%,
2:53%, 2:56%, 2:54%.

A great influx of visitors was expected on the Friday and
Saturday, the concluding days of the meeting, and it was
the general opinion at Santa Cruz that it would prove to be
a relative success for a first attempt by the Association.

GRAND CIRCUIT WINNERS OF HEATS AND RACES.

PITTSBURGH.

Jay Gould .

Adele Gould

Bay Jim (pacer)
Ben Hamilt'n (pacer)
Buzz Medium.
Dick Organ. ..
Early Rose ....
Felix (pacer)..
Hotspur Chief
King Wilkes..

Largesse

Lucy (pacer). .

Mattie Hunt'r (pac'r) Prince Pulaski

Neta Medium Happy Medium.

Princess (paeer) iPocahontas Boy. .

Pi. P i Happy Medium. .

Young Fullerton Edward Everett..

De Witt* s Norman . .

Happy Medium

Gommodore

Almont

Dictator

Hotspur

George Wilkes

Scott's Thomas

Class.

Amount
won.

233

S750

2:25

750

Free for alL

225

2:23

1,000

2:26

750

2:20

1,000

2:25

150

2:33

150

2:38

750

2:19

750

Free for all.

750

Free for all.

375

2:33

375

2:25

250

2:26

750

2:19

750

Best
Time.

2:21
2:211
2:18
2:20}
2:25:;
2:21$
2:24*
2:29$
2:26*
2:25
2:16|
2:1:4
2:23f
2:204
2 :23i
2:22i

HORSES OF BUTTE COUNTY.

Chico, Butte Co., August 16th, 1882.

Editob Bbeedeb and Sportsman : I send you to-day per
Wells, Fargo & Co's. Express $20.00 for four subscriptions
to your truly sporting paper, a journal of which this Coast
has stood in need for a long time.

Onr Distrtct Fair commences on the 5th of September,
aud lasts duriDg the week, and the prospects are good for a
big turnout. There was a good attendance last year and
closely contested races, and as our President will stand no
pulling, every one feels that the best horse will win. X
have not had time to visit the ranch of D. M. Reavis, the
home of old Blackbird, but hope to in the near future, and
will let you know how his colts are getting along. I hear
some of them were moving fast while Mclntyre was handling
them. I was out to the ranch of J. T. Mcintosh the other
day, and saw some very fine stallions, mares and
colts. The first name in my notes is that of the brown
stallion, Singleton, four-year-old by Willie Schepper
by Rydsyk's Hambeltonian, 1st dam Nellie by Son of Ver-
mont. Black Hawk, 2d dam by Busiris. Singleton's dam
is Lightfoot, the dam of Pride. Singleton is a rich brown
tinged with tan, white hind feet; stands full 15% hands
high; a head and eye that show nerve and intelligence; a
fine rangy neck well set into a pair of sloping shoulders;
long, powerful arms; wide, flat legs; splendidfeet; amiddling
long back, strongly eonpled, deep through the heart; deep
ribbed barrels, but not inclined to be slabsided, and, I think,
as well shaped and powerful hind quarters as I ever Baw on
a horse. The next is La Harpe; three years old; bright bay,
hind legs white, nearly to hocks, large star; fully 16 hands,
and weighs 1100, and looked to me as I saw him move in
his paddock as if some day he might make a trotter. His
sire is Fame, by Alexander's Belmont. The sire of Nut-
wood, La Harpe's dam Prairie Bird by Flax Tail, by Blue
Bull. Mr. Mcintosh has some fine brood mares. Kate
Signal, by Old Signal, her dam by Illinois Medoc. She
has a colt by her side by Singleton, and I tell you he is a
beauty. Bessie, brown mare, by Reavis' Blackbird;
record 2-M%. Trotted five miles out as a three-
year old iu 14:21%. Stinted to Singleton, as are all
his mares. Susie Brown, by Blackbird, dam by son of
"Vermont Black Hawk, record 2:42, three-year-old; dark
bay mare. Rena, by Gen. Reno, trotted trial when three
years old, 2:35; was bred on account of a bad leg; her dam,
Kate Signal. Ch. mare Elaine, by Blackbird, dam Hattie
Bay by Billy Cheatham, by Cracker, he by Boston; Hat-
tie's dam Mary Butte, by Belmont, by American Boy;
surely there is enough blue blood in her. Gray mare, Lady
Emma, by Eastou's David Hill, dam Dolly McNeil, by
Hoagland's Messeuger. This mare was bred by Yank Ses-
sions and sold to Mr. Ralston. At the track Jas. Hasty has a
three-year-old Prompter; also a two-year-old by the same
horse; two yearlings by Buccaneer; two sucklings by Sin-
gleton. Mr. Chas. Sherman has a two-year-old by Plumas,
and a yearling filly by Brigadier.

Mr. Mcintosh is working Singleton, a two-year-old filly.
Exact, by Prompter, a yearling by Prompter, dam Susie
Brown; this filly is matched against Mr. Sherman's Briga-
dier for $200 a side, to come off Nov. 11th, and the way
the Prompter moved when I saw her, there will be
music iu the air. The race is half a mile and re-
peat. There are a few good road horses up here.
Lawyer Lusk drives a nice pair of Blackbirds that can beat
fifty any day. Dr. Mason drives a very nice and useful pa»r
of grays. Gen. Bidwell drives a pair of large browns, by .
Rattler, a fine carriage team. N. D. Rose takes the evening
air behind a little bay to the time of three minutes. Mr. '
Burnham of the White House drives the old trotter Dutch- ;
mau. And now, Mr. Editor, if you can find time to pay our I
little city a flying visit, you will meet with good friends and

true; and if on your departure you find anything to grumb:
at as to hospitality, you can make your visits as I write
letters — Occasionally.

THE PLONGER REMAINS.

The Monmouth Park Association, after a careful investi-
gation, has dismissed the charges made by J. E. Kelly, the
bookmaker, against F. T. Walton, the decision being as
follows:

"Iu the matter of the charges by J. E. Kelly against F.
T. Walton that he had bribed the jockeys of Marathon and
Inconstant to pull those horses in the race specified, the
Executive Committee of the Monmouth Park Association
find that the charges are not supported by proof or prob-
ability. But in the course of the investigation it was ad-
mitted by Mr. Walton that he frequently gives large sums
of money to trainers and jockeys. That these gifts are-
made out ot pure liberality is not credible. If not intended
to corrupt, their tendency is corrupting. One object un-
questionably is to obtain information which belongs exclu-
sively to owners.

"In the hope of arresting the evils growing out ot similar
practices without having recourse to more stringent meas-
ures, the following clause is inserted in and made the fourth
paragraph of the seventeenth Rule of Racing, the violation
of which is punishable by ruling off the course:

" 'If any person give or off^r to any trainer, jockey or
employee, or if any trainer, jockey or employee accept cr
offer to accept any gratuity, whether in the form of money,
share in a bet or other benefit, without the previous specific-
and written consent of the owner whose horse gives occa-
sion to the gratuity, and to whom the trainer, jockey or em-
ployee is engaged; or' "

The rule then continues in its various sections to provide
against corruption and bribery among employees and officials
of a race track.

Mr. Kelly said in reference to the decision that the ac-
tion of the committee would be felt in racing before another
year was passed, as it placed a premium upon dishonest
practices. He claimed to have done his share to protect the
interests of the turf, and said he could afford to abide the
result if others could.

Mr. Walton was found among the bookmakers, with whom
he was anxious to wager large sums that Frank Short wonld
win the steeplechase. He had nothing to say except that
the decision was a complete vindication of hia character as
a sporting man. He said that he would sue Mr. Kelly for
defamation of character.

"Krik," the able correspondent of the New York World,
from which paper we make the above excerpt, makes the fol-
lowing remarks, which are very pertinent to the matter:

"The Walton-Kelly decision at Monmouth Park caused
some talk among the racing men here, and several had to
pay bets they had lost that 'Peety' would, be ruled off. The
decision is generally held to be right, and only those criti-
cise it who want Walton ruled off all courses, without re-
gard to the evidence, on the principle that he is dangerous
to the interest of the turf. Tae amendment to the rules,
prohibiting presents to jockeys and others connected with,
the stables without the written consent of owners, gives
satisfaction. There is certainly more legislation required in
regard to jockeys and stable boys. Of late there has
been much disobedience among the younger jockeys, and
starts have been seriously delayed thereby. They have no
punishment to fear. If they are fined, the men they are
riding for will have to pay the fines; if they are suspended,
it simply means to many of them that they will get just as
much to eat as ever, and that they will have to do just as
much work around the stables to which they are attached.
The only difference is they cannot ride in a race for a certain
number of days. Of course, to riders like Hughes, Fisher,
Walker and others of that class, suspension is something of
a punishment, but to the smaller boys like Heard, Stone,
Harrison and Frank McLaughlin, it is none. If the owners
by whom they are immediately engaged happen to want a
light boy, there are plenty that can be borrowed for the oc-
casion.

"Some racing men, who see the need of a change, think
that jockeys should be licensed, as in England; but who
shall issue the license ? Another suggestion is that iu the
case of long meetings like those at Saratoga, Monmouth
Park and Brighton, owners or trainers should be required
to report to the secretary the names of their riders, with a
statement of their weight and ability to ride, which state-
ment should be submitted to tLe stewards, who Bhould issue
permits to ride, the permits to be revoked either for bad con-
duct or on proof that the boys have not the strength or
ability to manage a horse. If done at one place this should
be sustained elsewhere. In fact, there is no better field for
true missionary work than the stables at large race tracks, if
for nothing else than to teach the boys that 'cleanliness is
next to godliness.' Of course this does not apply to all
6tables. There are a number where the boys are watched
with some care, but in others they are simply left to herd
together with less care bestowed on them than would be if
they were so many dogs."

♦

A Pboposed Gband Meeting at New York. — There is a
talk of the Gentlemen's Driving Association arranging a
two days' meeting at their park, to come off at the latter
part of September. It is claimed that a purse of $5,000,
free for all, would secure all the first-class celebrities, and a
$2,000 purse for the 2:21 class would be an attractive item
on the programme. A race under the saddle and a pacing
race might complete the fixtures for the two days of rare
sport. Mr. Frank Work would undoubtedly be on hand
with his graud team and give an exhibition mile, and Mr.
William H. Vanderbilt would allow the dainty Queen of the
Turf, Maud S, to appear; and perhaps Mr. Robert Bonner
might be induced to send from the Westchester hills soma
of his choice stock. There is no doubt but that such a list
of attractions would attract the largest assemblage evt*
seen on the Fleetwood track.

The horse Raven, by Monday from Camilla Urso, that
was owned by C. M. Chase and showed &uch excellent
ability here as a hurdle racer, is now owued in Canada. On
the 8th inst., at Saratoga, he started in a handicap hurdle
race, in which he was almost even favorite with Turfman,
but as he was deliberately pulled, the judges immediately
ruled McBride, his rider, off the course, as also Phuir, the
rider of Bailey, another Canadian horse, for the same
offence.

The owners of Monroe Chief announce their readiness to
match hira for $2,500 a side on any mile track west of Cleve-
land with Von Arnim, who beat him on the Chicago track
this year. There has been much talk about such a race be-
tween the fast and even-matched stallions.

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August 19,

Death of Cambcscan. — The Vienna and Pesth papers
chronicle with regret the death of Cambuscan, the sire of
Kincsem and Kamballo, who, nest to Buccaneer, was the
most successful stallion at the Kisber stud. For a year
past Cambuscan had been blind. Owing to the fear of the
disease becoming hereditary, he had not been used for stud
purposes since the affection assumed a permanent form, and
accordingly he has been killed. Cambuscan, by Newmin-
sterout of The Arrow, was foaled in 1861, at Hampton Court.
In 1863 he ran twice, viz., in the July Stakes and the Croome
Stakes, both which races he won. He ran in the Dsrby of
1864, and in a field of thirty horses he finished fifth. Dur-
ing his racing career he ran nineteen times, winning on nine
occasions, including two walks over. As a five-year-old he

! ran twice, and after being beaten at Newmarket at the first
October Meeting he was withdrawn from the turf, and put
to the stud at 25 guineas each mare. In 1872 he was bought
for £4,000 by the late Mr. Cavaliero for exportation to Aus-
tria. The first of his stock that went to the post was Kinc-
sem in 1874. Since that time a number of his produce have
run annually in Germany and Austria, the total winnings up
to the end of last month beirg £57,000. The stakes in those
countries axe, it is needless to say, comparatively small

: judged by the English standard. This sum therefore repre-
sents a great success for his immediate descendants on the
Austrian and German turf.— London Sportsman.

Pearl Jennings, "Wildmoor and Belle of the "West have
Inenjiient to Saratoga from Salt Lake City, where Pearl won
a match of $5,000 from Red Boy. She is a three-year-old
and won the Missouri Oaks at St. Louis, and ran in the
Illinois Oaks with the Duchess of Norfolk, that race being
taken by Katie Creel. At one time she was coming to Sac-
ramento in company with Red Boy and Euchre, who have
already arrived there, but the superior inducements offered
at Saratoga changed her destination.

James A., by Leamington from Maiden, and a full brother
I to Parole, died last Tuesday in Pennsylvania. He was a
fairly good race horse, but despite his fine breeding he had
but few chances given to him at the stud. His owner re-
cently refused §4,000 for him.

THE PADDOCK.

NAME CLAIMED.

Stockton, Aug. 16, 1882.
I claim the name Voucher for brown colt, by Nephew,
dam Fanny, by Vernon Patchen, foaled the 29th of March,
1881. G-. W. Teaheen.

ASSTVERS TO COEEESPOXBENTS.

I. C. C, S. F. — All we can learn of the pedigree of Alice
Garrett at present is that she is by Keuben, a son of Vermont
Black Hawk. The fastest record we find in the Trotting
Calendar is 2 :34. Perhaps the information can be obtained
from some of our Stockton readers, and we will be obliged
if some one will acquaint us with the bleeding of this mare,
and if she has trotted faster than 2 :34.

Editoe Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sib : Please in-
form us, 1st, if the State law now exists prohibiting the killing
of doe or spotted fawn ? 2nd, if so, and I should kill a spot-
ted fawn, and it prove to be a buck, am I guilty of an of-
fence? 3rd, when does the season expire under the present
laws, if any ? Respectfully, W. J. MoClane.

Answer.— As nearly as we can learn the State law has ex-
pired, though at the request of the California State Sports-
man's Association, county laws protect does and spotted
fawns. As a male colt is called a foal, a buck, as long as
the coat is spotted, will rank as a fawn.

ROWING.

A REFEREE COMPLIMENTED.

Me. Chablks G. Tale — Sir: Recognizing the difficult and
unthankful task you undertook in consenting to act as
referee in the Rowing Regatta held on the 4th of July last,
and knowing the active interest you feel in the success of
the art of rowing in our midst, we, as the representatives of
rowing clubs in San Francisco, feel that it is our duty to
make some public acknowledgment of our appreciation of
your efforts to further our interests.

In the last regatta, we regard your decision as just and
equitable to each and all contestants, and have seen with
regret all efforts which have been made to question their
fairness. It is a well-known fact that every one cannot be
satisfied, especially where personal interest is concerned;
but we wish to state publicly that we disapprove of the un-
gentlemanly and unprofessional manner used by some of the
disappointed oarsmen in expressing their disagreement with
official decisions.

We have noted with considerable attention the discussion
over the result of the four-oared shell race, and while we
are inclined to sympathize with the debarred crew, which
certainly rowed a game race under adverse circumstances,
still we cannot see how you could have decided otherwise
by any recognized code of rules for amateur rowing.

We sign ourselves, yours sincerely: Haml. H. Dobbin,
President Golden Gate Rowing Club; James W. Frim, Sec-
retary Golden Gate Rowing Club; Chas. E. Lipp, President
Ariel Rowing Club; B. Smith, Secretary Ariel Rowing Club;
F. M. Deueher, President Dolphin Club; W. H. Bymer,
Secretary Dolphin Club; Val. Kehrlein, Jr., Secretary Tri-
ton S. and B. Club; Ed. Booremans, President Triton Club.

The Challenge Cup. — The Golden Gate Club has an-
nounced that it will not allow the Pioneers to carry off the
Beeedeb and Sportsman cup on Thanksgiving day without
giving them a race. The Ariel Club is equally determined
to win the title of champions of the Pacific coast, and if the
old club obtain the trophy, it will be fully entitled to it.
Both the Ariels and Golden Gate Clubs are capable of
putting forward very strong crews. The Ariels will row in
the paper beat imported by the St. George Club. The
Pioneers feel confident of beating the Ariels in any boat, as
they have once before defeated them in the St. George's
shell. The boat at that time, however, was rigged accord-
ing to the peculiar ideas of some amateurs, and was wholly
unsuited to the Ariel crew.

The Amateub Champions. — The refusal of Mumford to
meet Holmes in the recent regatta at Detroit has raised
do ubts of the amount of sand ballast carried by the forme
sculler, who has had pretensions to the title of Amateur
Champion of America. R. G. Mosgrove, of New Orleans,
who is a sculler of note, writes to the Turf, Field and Farm:
"I had a presentiment that Mumford would not willingly
cross oars with Holmes, for he never had a better opportu-
nity than he had at Creve Cceur Lake, St. Louis, on the 23d
of June. I stated to Holmes a week before the race that I
was satisfied in my own mind that Mumford would with-
draw the day of the race, and, as it was, my prognostica-
tions proved true. Mumford has had more luck in building
up a reputation than any scullsr I know. In 1879, at Sara-
toga, he won the championship on a foul; and at Philadel-
phia, in 1880, he only had two contestants who bad no
reputation; and Holmes having withdrawn, this gave him
an easy victory. Mumford knows very well that Holmes is
a fast sculler, consequently he does not wish to risk the
cheap reputation he has won. I have rowed several times
against Holmes, and have also rowed double with him, and
I am satisfied that he is the fastest amateur single sculler in
America. I do not wish to run down Mumford, but his
withdrawing from the races in St. Louis last month, and his
refusing to row at Detroit nest niDnth, is simply a clear
back down on his part."

The Hillsdales Again. — H. W. Garfield, Treasurer of
the National Association of A. O., is now receiving dona-
tions for the "new Hillsdales fund." It will be remem-
bered that when the American crew left for England, the
total amount subscribed by the amateur boat clubs and in-
dividuals was SI, 613, of which sum §413 was paid out for
boats, oars, etc., $400 for passage money, and the $800
remaining given in charge of Captain Terwilliger to
defray the European expenses of the crew. The long
sojourn of the crew in England has, it is claimed, absorbed
the latter part of this item, and a movement has been
started for a new fund "to enable ;he Hillsdales to remain
long enough abroad to force the English to acknowledge the
sufficiency of their credentials and the eligibility of the
crew under the strictest amateur definition." The Analos-
tan Boat Club, of Washington, has headed the new fund by
subscribing $25. The movement does not please the Turf,
Xidd and Farm, and that journal remarks: "Now why
should the boat clubs of America or individuals be called
upon to contribute to such a fund? At this late day noth-
ing is to be gained by the Hillsdales being recognized by
Englishmen as amateurs. They, as an amateur crew in the
strictest sense of the American definition, went abroad, and
were repeatedly refused admission to all the prominent
boating events in which they desired to compete. At this
time when all those events are over, what good will it do the
Hillsdales to be recognized as amateurs by the English
snobs? Instead of contributing to a new fund, let Ameri-
cans who have the god of amateur boating at heart sign a
petition for the Hillsdales to return home, leaving the
English amateur oarsmen branded by their own press as
cowards.

A Scaly Sctjlleb. — For some time the exploits of John
Largan, the English sculler, have been an enigma to the
English sporting journals. They have been unable to class-
ify the astute oarsman, as at times he showed form which
led them to consider him the best man in England, and
again exhibited poor ability that made them doubt his fit-
ness for second class. Latterly the feelings of the puzzled
critics have been crystalizing into a well-grounded suspicion
that Mr. Largan is a remarkably tricky individual, who will
bear much watching. This suspicion has been strengthened by
his latest performance, of which Bell's Life of Julj 22dsays:
"When Largan rowed and defeated Pearce, the Australian,
a short time since, it will be remembered that there was
some delay in handing over the stake money on the part of
the gentleman to whom it was intrusted, because he was in-
structed by some one not to do so. So long a time elapsed
that the matter found its way into print, and the stake-
holder, not being exactly pleased with that sort of thing, for-
warded the money to a contemporary, deducting £5 for his
trouble. Largan, who alone had the power to receive the
cash, being the winner, it appears very soon applied for and
received the check. As soon as this could be converted into
gold, Largan took ship for Australia with Laycock and
Pearce, and they are all now on the high seas. Largan's
backer, who offered him £30 for winning the race, which
was refused, now has cause to complain, as he is left en-
tirely minus, and Bubear, who trained Largan, but who
was away at Hereford, also lives in hopes."

A Candid Carnc. — A writer in Land and Water, com-
menting on the unfair treatment of the Hillsdale crew in
England, makes some interesting allusions to the privileges
granted so-called amateur crews that have rowed for money.
He says; "The Americans have certainly a fair case against
us, and I am surprised none of the University crews have
the courage and pluck to ignore the recommendation of the
association, and offer to accept a challenge from the Hills-
dales. 1 don't fancy tny question of disqualification would
lie against any college crew who chose to waive the question
of class, and engage in a friendly match with the hardly-
used strangers I do not, like other writers, attempt to make
out that the association is not representative. The mem-
bers of the committee are sufficiently well known and capa-
ble to be thoroughly trusted with the conduct of all aquatic
matters; but in this case I think a vote of want of confi-
dence would be fairly carried, and they might alter their bill
or resign. We are content to acknowledge the custom of the
country, and allow Frenchmen, Germans and Irishmen who
have rowed for money in their own regattas to compete as
amateurs in England. Why strain to Us utmost extent the
amateur law in dealing with an American representative
amateur crew? Their visit is under very different auspices
from that of the "Shots," and they certainly have a right to
more courteous and fair treatment.

The Hillsdale Ceew. — The cable is kept busy recording
the movements of the Hillsdales in England. On Saturday
the London Sportsman announced that owing to a satisfactory
answer from the Yale Boat Club, the Thames Rowing Club
has accepted the challenge of the Hillsdale crew. Their
passage home haB already been booked, but it will be can-
celed if necessary. The match, if it comes off, will take
place about a mouth hence. Watts, who is President of
the Amateur Oarsmen's Association of America, has arrived
from Liverpool. He 6ays the real objection to the Hills-
dales personally was stated to him by Chatters, the Presi-
dent of the English Amateur Rowing Association. He said
that the two last crews from America, Cornell and the Sho-
wacemettes, proved ungenllemanly, and it was determined
to guard against ghing another crew aD opportunity to dis-

play their vulgarity. This prevented their acceptance of the

Hillsdales' challenge.

Ashamed of Theib Countrymen. — The London Athletic
Review thus comments on the so-called English rowing asso-
ciation which barred the Hillsdales: "The action is in op-
position to the wishes and feelings of the best of English
amateur oarsmen. It is an insult to the amateur oarsmen,
that men who are recognized by the National Association as
amateurs, and who are sent here as the accredited represen-
tatives of that association, should be presumed to be pro-
fessionals without any direct ovidence. We should advise
that a public meeting of oarsmen be held in soma central
position in London within the next few days, and a vigor-
ous protest be made against the action taken at the late
meeting at Henley. Adjectives fail when one begins to dis-
cuss this disgraceful action, which, no matter how it termi-
nates, will always prove a black and ineffaceable mark on
English amateur records. If ever one would be justified in
using a great big D, it would be in this connection.

She Could Row. — According to the St. John Sun, consid-
erable comment was recently excited at Indiantown by a
couple of women getting into a boat, one of them seizing
the oars and pulling out from the wharf. A bystander's
curiosity prompted him to ask her how far she had to go.
She replied ten or twelve miles, and that she had pulled
down that distance in the morning. She seemed to think
nothing of the long pull in the hot sun that was before her,
and when some one in a spirit of aquatic banter asked her
if she was not a relation of Hanlan's, she said no, but ex-
pressed a desire to meet "Pompey" on any occasion and
row him for any money. When the joke was got through
with, she started off, pulling a stroke very few of the loiter-
ers on the wharf could have equaled. She was paid to be a
Miss Clark, of Kings County, New Brunswick.

The Halifax Regatta. — A regatta is to be held at Hali-
fax, N. S., on Wednesday and Thursday, September 6th and
7th, when prizes amounting to about $3,000 will be given.
The programme decided on is as follows: Single-scull race
for championship of Halifax Harbor; single and double-scull
and four-oared shell races, open to all; double-scull wherries,
fishing-flats, fishing-whalers, ship's jolly-boats, man-of-war
gigs, cutters and pinnaces, canoes, fishing sail-boats, and a
consolation race for oarsmen not winning a prize in single-
sculls. A yacht-race will probably be arranged also. The
amount to be given for each race has not yet been decided on,
but for the single and double-sculls it will probably be about
§500 to the first and $200 to the second. It has been pro-
posed to invite Hanlan to be the guest of the city during the
regatta.

Will Not Row. — The prospects of a match between Wat-
kins and Griffin are not now very bright. The Long Bridge
oarsmen seem to think that Watkins has had the best of the
discussion, if that be any credit for a professional sculler.
While a victory of jaw-bone is not to be despised, a triumph
of muscle is always more commendable in aquatics. It would
have been more satisfactory to have seen the rival scullers
expend their breath in a contest on the water than on un-
profitable discussion on the bridge. Griffin professed great
willingness to row, but the offer of Watkins to give him the
choice of positions strikes the Long Bridge men as the best
guarantee of willingness, and their confidence in Samuel
has been strengthened.

Boating in Stockton. — Ralph P. Lane, of the Amity Boat
Club, of Stockton, writes in reply to an inquiry about the
prospects of boating in Stockton, that the boys are in no great
hurry to commence operations before Spring. The club has
resolved to build a floating boat-house, 60x30 feet, and two
stories in height. The second floor will be used as a club
room, and will contain baths and other comforts for the oars-
men. The San Francisco oarsmen find the Winter the pleas-
antest season of the year for practice, as, with the exception
perhaps of a few weeks the climate is most favorable for
out-door exercise, and the water in condition for the finest
boats.

The New York Sportsman says: " Charles Courtney has
gone out of rowing, and is now aspiring to the champion-
ship honors of being poisoned. Wednesday's episode is the
best on record."

According to present indications the single scull race on
the 25th of August, at Saratoga Lake, will be a great suc-
cess. The first prize of $1,000 will go to the winner, and
the remaining $100 to the second in the race. The course
will be three miles and a turn. Wallace Ross. Elliott, Hos-
mer and other noted scullers will compete.

Ross and Hanlan. — Wallace Ross is particularly anxious,
it seems, to get a race with Ed. Hanlan this year, and with
that object in view has placed a deposit of $500 with the
Daily Telegraph, St. John, N. B., and issued the subjoined
challenge:

St. Jons', August 4th, 1882.
I hereby challenge Edward Hanlan to row me a five-mile mce, two and r
half miles and return, for one thousand dollars a side and the championship
of the world, the race to be rowed within six weeks from the date of sicn-
ing articles, and this challenge to remain open for three weeks from the 5th
of August. If not accepted in that time I will claim the championship of
the world, and be prepared to defend it against all comers.

Wallace Ross.

Ed. Hanlan proposes giving one thousand dollars for a
sculler's race, open to all, barring Wallace Ross, to take
place on Toronto Bay, Out., about the first week in Sep-
tember.

YACHTING.

YACHT CRUISING.

Yacht cruising seems to be growing in favor in the East
while racing seems to be coufin£d among a few. That is, a
few fast boats have all the racing to themselves, while those
who have yachts of medium speed content themselves with
cruising and sailing, leaving out the exciting elements of
the race. As we stated in our editorial of last week there
are several reasons for this. The expense of maintaining a
racing yacht is very great, and few care to keep in racing
trim yachts which are not as speedy as some others in the
same fleet. Tbb fast ones are .kept up for racing and the
others cruise.

Cruisiug is really the sport of yachting, which is better
liked as it is longer practiced. When a fine fleet starts off
on a cruise with a lot of yachtsmen and guests, everybody
is in for a good time. The good time for one does not mean
defeat and chagrin for another, as is the case in a race.
There are no hard feelings, engendered in any way. Th«

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"scrub races" wbich take place when going from port to
port afford amusement for all and give tbe racing gentle-
men a cbance to enjoy the contests, while tbe absence of
prizes and the general freedom from rales, etc-, make the
raeing pleasant for all.

"Within the past month the large clubs in the East, the
New York, Seawanhaka and Atlantic, have bad extended
cruises, and judging from the published reports all hands
seem to have pretty thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The
only thing to mar the pleasure has been that the yachts
have drifted from place to place without any wind. It
seems as if this drifting business was rather the rule than
the exception. Here we never have any trouble on this
score, although tbe writer remembers several occasions
when too much wind prevented tbe return of a portion of
the fleet.

People who own yachts and cruise about for short trips
get more out of their boats than any other class. They in-
vite a few friends and go for a day or two to some favored
spot, where they fish or lounge, enjoying the sail to or from
the place, and in fact the whole trip. Others can see no
enjoyment in this, but must have the excitement of the race
or there is no fun in it for them.

When two or more yachts cruise in company a great deal
of pleasure is experienced. Mutual interchange ot visits,
the pleasant evening in company, good natured rivalry to be
at anchor or under way first, all combine to make such trips
remembered. Of course, in cruises in squadron there is
more or less formality, and there is a certain submission to
orders expected, which is irksome to many. Yet fleet cruis-
ing does more to create an esprit du corps than anything
else. Though ourgroands here are comparatively limited,
there are many pleasant places to go. Of these we shall
6peak more anon.

AN INTERNATIONAL REGATTA.

The managers of the International Regatta Association of
Nice, France, whose races have come to be considered
among the principal European events, have issued its pro-
lamine for the matches of 1883, which are to lake place on
March 27, 28 and 29 next. The President d'Honneur of
the association is the Prince of Wales, President of the Yacht
Racing Association, who heads a committee composed of
French officials of prominence. In addition to the honorary
committee, there is also a working one, members of the
principal French yacht clubs. The programme embraces
races for sailing and steam yachts, miniature sailing and
steam yachts, and races for amateur oarsmen. Besides
these, there are events for the boats of the men-of-war of
the French Navy; also for yacht boats and steam launches.
Tbe prizes are large and numerous. The main features of
tbe programme are:

Prix de Nice, for yachts of 30 tons and over — 6,000f and

gold medal to first; 2,000f and a gold medal to second;
l.OOOf and a medal to third, and 500f and a medal to fourth.

Prix rlu Yacht Club de France, for yachts of 15 tons and
under 30 tons — 5,000f, divided into four prizes, with a medal
accompanying each.

Prix de la B de des Anges, for yachts of 5 tons and under
15 tons — 2,900f, divided into four prizes, with medals.

Prix des Alpes Maritimes, for yachts of 2 tons and under
5 tons — 1.900f, divided into four prizes, with medals.

Prix de Monte Carlo, for steam yachts of 30 tons, register
tonnage, course 30 miles. Prizes tbe same as offered for
the Prix de Nice.

Tbe rowing races for amateurs have prizes. Four oars,
with a coxswain, cash, or an objet d'art of the same value, as
follows: 5,000f to first, 2,000f to second, l.OOOf to third,
50()f to fourth, and 250f to fifth. For pair oars, with cox-
swains, the prizes total 2,850f; and for single scullers, l,100f.

Entries close on March 15, with M. Androit Sae'tone, Sec-
retary of the Regatta, and an entry fee of one per cent, on
tbe amount of the first prize.

Yachting matters are rather dull in San Francisco Bay just
at present.

As far as racing is concerned, yachting matters here are
duU.

In the East very little yacht racing has been done this
year.

Mr. Bennett's steam yacht Namonra fell a knot short of
the promised speed.

Chief Justice Waite went yachting, on tbe schooner Ruth,
■with the New York Yacht Club.

The new schooner Montauk "got away with" Mr. Cook's
Tidal Wave during the recent N. Y. Y. C. cruise.

The Americus Yacht Club, in tbe East, tried to have a
race the other day, but did not succeed, for lack of wind.

Before the cruise of the N. Y. Y. C. the yacbts were
taken out of water, cleansed and prepared for the "scrub
races," sure to occur.

Ex-Governor Lippit, who is Commodore of the Narragan-
sett Yacht Club, invited tbe N. Y. Y. C. squadron to a grand
dinner at his place on Narragansett Bay during the recent
cruise of the club.

The steam yaebt interest is a growing one, and buch
prominent gentlemen as Messrs. Lorillard, BeDnett, Osgood
and others have initiated proceedings toward forming a
steam yacht club which shall advance tbe interest of the
American steam yacht owners.

It is said that James Gordon Bennett has ordered a 1,100-
■ ton steam yacht from English builders. It is also said be
has ordered one from a Philadelphia firm. The Namoura
does not suit him. Mr. Bennett is bound to have the finest
yacht afloat, and, as he spends his money royally, will have
what he wants, no doubt.

The Lolita Yacht Club. — Last Sunday tbi3 Club had
their last excursion of the season. At y:30 A. M. the yacht
cast off from tbe sea wall'with about forty ladies and gentle-
men. Near niid-channel the Club's new flag was hoisted
with three hearty cheers. A landing was made on the
Marin shore at noon, and a substantial lunch spread for
the hungry excursionists, after which sail was again set and
the Jjolita's prow was turned toward the Golden Gate. Tbe
party sailed several miles outside tbe heads and returned to
-Saueelito at sundown. Here they bad supper, after which
all tripped the light fantastic for two or three hours, and at
11:30 P.M. thty were safely landed at the sea wall, well pleased
■with their excursion. Everyone contributed something to

the pleasure of the party, and music, songs and amusing
stories were the order of the day. The Lolita Yacht Club
was organized June 7th, 1880, aud in these two years many
good times have been bad on the waters by the members.
The Club rooms are on tbe corner of Powell and Jackson
and are nicely furnished with billiard table, piano, pictures,
etc. There is some talk of their holding a reception before
long. .

ATHLETICS.

THE OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB.

The following is a b"st of the events selected by the Com-
mittee for the meeting to be held on September 23d, on the
Ground* of the Club at Oakland:

Putting 16-pound weight, scratch, open.

Throwing baseball, scratch, open.

Running high jump, scratch, open.

Running wide jump, scratch, open.

Pole leaping, scratch, open.

Tug of war, teams of GOO pounds, open.

220 yards hurdle race, 10 hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches, scratch,
open.

100 yards officers' race, scratch.

100 yards juvenile race, handicap, open.

220 yards juvenile race, handicap, open.

440 yards juvenile race, handicap, open.

1 mile scratch, open.

100 yards, scratch, open — R. S. Haley barred.

880 yards bicycle race, handicap, open.

1 mile bicycle race, handicap, open.

2 mile bicycle race, handicap, open.

1-5 mile bicycle race, without hands, open.

Gold and Silver medals for first and second in each event,
except tbe officers' race.

The Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.

Competitors not members of the O. A. C. will be charged
an entrance fee of 50 cents in each event.
beThe Grounds will be open at 12 m., and the games will,

called at 1 p. M., sharp.

Gold medals will be awarded for beating the Club or Pa
cific Coast records, from scratch, in several ,of the eve nts
which will be named by the Committee at a later date .

C. S. JOHNSTONE'S 300-YARD RUN.

We published, July 1, a full report of this athlete's re-
markable 300-yard race at Aston Lower Grounds, Birming-
ham, England. The path is 500 yards in circuit, and 250
yards of the 300 yaids course is down hill. It now appears
ihat the measurement of the path is open to suspicion.
We have received from Mr. N. L. Jackson, editor of the
Midland Atkltle, a letter in which this and other matters of
interest are treated as follows:

Thanks for your kindness in sending me the alterations for records, etc.,
and also the report of that grand performance of Myers at 600 yards. Truly
he is a wonder I should think that he and George coupled could beat th*
world at all distances. Brooks included. ... I hare little news of in-
terest. H. R. Ball, who won our championship quarter, is a vastly
improved man, and I shall expect him to beat 50s on his day. He easily
defeated C. S. Johnstone (who was credited with such fast time for the 300
at Aston) in a level 3U0 last Saturday, and when running the champion-
ship quarter he covered the first 300 in 32s, which equals our best. I shall
not accept Johnstone's 300, for, although I was present, 1 stupidly missed
timing, and only Oliver had the watch on. He is a very reliable timer,
but the distance was not verified afterward. On the 3d inst. I saw John-
stone run a quarter on the same ground in time equal to 49.1-5 or 2-5s. I
jelt sure it couldn't be right, and on measuring the course it was found to
be abunt 10 or 12 yards short. Therefore, " taking one consideration with
another," I do not think it safe to accept his record, although I believe on
his day he is quite equal to it.

Under these circumstances it seems wise to reject John-
stone's performance. — N. Y. Clipper.

The Olympic Club. — At a meeting held on "Wednesday
list, Messrs. Mark Tromboni, George Berton, C. H. Slater,
George McCord and William D. O'Kane were elected as a
nominating committee. On Monday, September 4th, polls
will be open for the election of officers from 2 to 9 p, m., and
on Monday, the inauguration of officers will take place and
the annual reports will be heard.

A Hand-Ball Match. — At the Racquet Court, No. 733
Howard street, on Sunday nest, will be played a game of
hand-ball between two sides for a purse of $100. The
Court is very well adapted for the game, and there are a
great many amateurs who are quite proficient in these ath-
letic amusements.

BICYCLING.

The Lowden and King Match. — On Saturday, August
oth, "W, H. Lowden and G. L. King met at the grounds of
the Olympic Athletic Club, in Oakland, for the purpose of
deciding the ownership of the second medal in the two-mile
race, they having made a dead heat on the occasion of the
races on July 22d. Shortly before 4 o'clock the men ap-
peared and were placed as in the former race, Lowden at
31(i yards and KiDg at 18<i. At the pistol fire both got off
well, and King commenced to cut down the distance which
separated him from the leader, gaining so rabidly that he
had overtaken him by the time the first mile was completed;
after which he contented himself with following within a
few yards until the last half of the last lap, when he put on
steam, and, passing to the front, crossed the fine ten or fif-
teen yards in advance, in 6 min. 39 sec, which was three
seconds better than the time made in tue first race. Both
men used heavy roadsters, Lowden a 52-inch and King a 54-
inch Harvard.

During the month nf September it is the intention to hold
a giand meeting, when most of the prominent riders of the
coast will be represented in the different events.

Bicyclers have had much trouble in the Eastern States on
account of the extortion of baggage musters whenever it has
been necessary for them to take trains for any point. The
following order, issued by J. Van Smicb, general baggage
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is a sensible
one, and it is hoped will be generally followed by other lines,
as it will cause an increased patronage by those who would
like to make as long a trip as possible and having but lim-
ited time, would return by rail: "In future bicycles wili be
carried free in baggage cars between nny stations on this
line, when accompanied by owner or rider, upon presenta-
tion by him of his passage ticket. Care must be taken in
handling them to prevent dumagi; or breakage."

The English Bicycle Union hold a series of chain pi
meetings each year, the distances run being one, five, twen-
ty-five and fifty miles. Two of these events usually take
place in London, and tbe others upon some provincial track.
The one and twenty-five mile races took place July 8th, at
the Astor grounds, Birmingham, and were won by F. Moor-e,
of the "Warstone B. C, in 2 m. 47 2-5 sec, for the mil©;,
and 1 h. 25 m.. 8 1-5 sec for the twenty-five miles. The
five miles was run at the Crystal Palaca track, London, July
22d, and was won by J. S. Whatton, Cambridge University,
in 15 m. 12 4-5 sec.

A twenty-mile race is announced to come off shortly upon
a trotting track in Brockton, Mass., between an un-named
bicycler and some trotting horses. No bicycler has yet ac-
complished twenty miles in as good time as that of the best
trotting horses, even upon the best track which could be
had. It is hardly possible, therefore, that the bicycle would
stand any chance against any fair twenty-miler upon the
rough soft surface of a trotting track. The only fair way
would be to make a separate bicycle track inside the trotting;
track with a good, hard, smooth surface.

Amateur riders of bicycles and tricycles are becoming res-
tive under the bnrden of the duty charged upon imported
machines, which being thirty-three per cent, brings the
price to high figures. The only American manufacturers
own patents which "enable them to add ten dollars to the
cost of each imported machine, and they put the price of
their own machines up to the same high figures, which
should certainly give them a good profit.

BASE BALL.

The weather was rather chilly at the Becreation Grounds
last Sunday, and in consequence many of our pleasure-
seekers went across the bay in quest of milder climes. The
attendance was therefore only fair at the match game between
the Haverly California Theatre teani and Reuos. The contest
was a very one-sided affair, for in the third innings the
Theatre Company had scored nine points to the one of their
opponents, and they had such an advantage at the finish
that they did not even play their ninth inning. Despite
this fact, there was some good play shown on both sides,
and McElroy, who took the pitcher's position, vice Rior-
dan, relegated to third base, showed a capacity that with
practice and confidence will add greatly to the strength of
the Beno team. Then Creegan, as catcher, was unusually
sure and alert, and the two played well into one another's
hands. The Renos' fielding was much closer, but their
batting needs improvement, compared with that of their
adversaries, Levy especially gaining rounds of applause for
his effective hits. On tbe side of the Theatre nine, Carroll
acted as pitcher and Lawton as catcher. The former also
fielded with skill and precision, as did also McDonald and
Kiordan in their respective positions. Following is tbe
score:

RENOS.

Swanton, c f. . .
Riordan, 3d b...

Lake, r. f

Cadogan, 1. t

Start, 2d b

Hamilton, 3. 8..

McElroy, p

Creegan, c

Sheridan, 1st b.

Totals.

Meesran, 3d b

J. Carroll, p

McDonald, 2d b..

Lawton, c

Levy, c. I

McCord, s. s

Moran, 1. f

Pope, r. f

Pratt, lat b

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* The Haverlys played only eight innings.

Earned runs — Renos 1. Home runs — Pope. Three-base hits — Start. Bin
on errors — Renos 3. Haverlya 4. Left on bases — Renos 2, Haverlys 4.
Struck out — Renos 9, Haverlys 6. Base on balls — Haverlys 3. Wild
pitch—Carroll L Umpire — M. Finn, Niantics. Time — One hour and forty-
five minutes. Scorers — Hennessy and Wallace.

A One-suibd Game. — A match game of base ball was
played Snnday between nines from Held Bros. & Co. andF.
Toplitz & Co., resulting in the defeat of the latter in two in-
nings by a score of 28 to 1. The game was played at Rec-
reation Park. Following is the score:

Held Bros. & Co.
L. T. Smith, 2d b . . .
M. O'Donnell. 1st b..
P. Zemansky, 3d b...

A. D. Sirmon, r. f

T. Holm, p

C. Zemansky, c

J. R. Curtis, c f

M. Heilbrun, 1. f.....

B. Adler, e. a

F. Toplitz & Co. Runs. Outs.

M. Stone, c 1 0

J. Greenberg-. r. f 0 1:

I. L. Betzel, 3d b ... 0 1

B. Koaenberg, 2d b.. 0 0

T. Flaherty, p 0 t

S. Asheira, c ( 0 I

C. Sharp, I. 1 0 1

D. Livingtone, 1st b. 0 0
U. Warscbauer, s. s.. 0 1

Totals 23 4 Totals 1 6

Only one m*n was out in tbe second inning ; Toplitz men
giving up the game before Held Bros, had completed their
inning. The batting of tbe Held nine was very heavy, four
home run being made in tbe first inning. Tneir fielding,
also, was very good. One of the features of the game was
the curve pitching of T. Holm, which greatly baffled the
Toplitz nine.

At the Olympic Grounds, on Sunday last, the weather
was mnch more agreeable, and there was a very good atten-
dance to witness the match between the Olympic nine and
the Nationals. The former played an open, rollicking
game at the bat, which, with poor fielding on the part of
their adversaries, placed tbe Olympics in the sixth innings
at 17 to 1, but the Nationals then addtd 9 more to their
score, th« Olympics winning by 13 points.

On nest Sunday the match at the Becreation Grounds
will be between the Renos and the Niantics, and the Hav-
erly California team will play at Concord against the Stars
of that place.

On the 27th of this month there will be a very interesting
match between the Haverly nine aDd the Athletics of 1878
and 1879. It will be a pleasure to see some of these popu-
lar players buck on the diamond field, and, as the match is
for the benefit of L. N. David, formerly the captain of the
Athletics, with fair weather there is sure to be a large and
appreciative assemblage.

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SAN FRANCISCO, - SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1882

"HORSES BREAKING."

Very properly the code of the National Trotting
Association inflicts severe penalties when horses
infringe the rule which comes under the above
heading. If the driver when his horse breaks fails
to pull him back at once, he is debarred from win-
ning the heat; and if the judges deem the case a
flagrant one, they can distance the horse, fine the
driver to the amount of $100, or suspend him for a
year. If, in spite of his best endeavors, he fails to
bring his horse to the trot or pace, twice the distance
gained is deducted at the " outcome." In case of
any horse (in a trotting race) repeatedly breaking,
or running, or pacing, he is to be placed last in
the heat. This is a synopsis of the rule bearing
on the subject, and though there may be instances
where it is difficult to determine how much a horse
has gained in a series of breaks, this is the only
troublesome thing to determine, provided the
judges have field glasses to aid them, when the
horses are at a distance from the judges' stand, in
noting what the drivers are doing.

When a horse loses by breaks, a penalty cannot
be inflicted unless there is . a repetition beyond
what can be reasonably expected. This clause was
incorporated to cover the case of several horses
which were on the track when it was adopted.
These were in the habit of making a " revolution "
whenever a competitor was likely to get in front of
them, the revolution consisting in one or two racing
bounds, changing their gait while in the air, and
trotting faster than ever for a few yards, when up
they would go again. We saw a wager won at Fleet-
wood Park, the offer being a bet of $100 that one
of the horses in the race would make fifteen breaks
from the time the word was given until the heat was
ended. An umpire was provided with a field-glass,
and he reported twenty-three distinct changes from
. the trot to the run. The same horse was in a race
at Buffalo, New York, when he indulged in the
same freaks, and his owner, Commodore Vander-
bilt,.was so indignant that the deciding heat was
taken away from him, though he was only a neck
in front, that in the height of his dudgeon he left
the grounds— ordered the special train which
brought him to return at once; and the irate Com-
modere was not mollified, though the train sped at
" a mile a minute gait " on the homeward journey.
We are always reluctant to reprehend judges for
any mistake they may make. To " judge " a trot-
ting race is at the best a disagreeble task, and
when that is likely to be followed by virulent
verbal abuse and newspaper criticisms, it requires
a bold man to run the risk. But there are instances
when the press must perform a duty, and though
it is an irksome task, it cannot be shirked without
injury following.

As will be learned by a perusal of the account of
the 2 :30 race which took place on the Bay District
Course last Saturday, there was a great deal of
dissatisfaction over the award of the fourth heat to
Sweetness. That it was a wrong decision we firmly
believe, though we cannot for an instant entertain
the opinion that it was done through ulterior in-
fluences. It was far more probably a mistake from
not giving attention enough to whether the rule
■was violated or not byPoscora Hayward, and from
the tendency to lean towards the " honest trotter"

which never " leaves its feet" during the pendency
of the race. There is a praiseworthy sympathy for
the horse which struggles and tries its utmost to
win, trotting and still trotting under all circum-
stances; but laudable as this feeling is, it must not
be allowed to do injustice. Had the rule been
followed as closely as the code directs, there should
have been noted the breaks which the horses made.
The judges can direct the Clerk of the Course
to prepare diagrams representing the track. When
a horse breaks make a note of it, by using the in-
itial of the name and an 1. or g. to denote whether
there was loss or gain. This is the general prac-
tice among reporters, excepting that no note is
made of losses or gains. A reporter may overlook
some occurrence when he is jotting down his notes;
the judges can dictate without taking their eyes off
the horses, and thus have as nearly a perfect tran-
script of what has been done as can be taken.
With this before them there is little chance for
disagreement, still less for making an erroneous
decision. Depending entirely on memory, for
even so .short a period as the time of a heat,
there is a likelihood of mistakes being made. Two
breaks are magnified into several; a decided loss
has been transformed into a gain of several lengths.
It is not surprising that men who think they have
been greatly wronged give vent to their feelings,
and use terms which are to be regretted by every
one who has the continued welfare of the sport at
heart. No good can arise from this course. If it
can be proved that the judges have done wrong
knowingly, that they have been interested in any
way so that there is the least chance for pecuniary
benefit to them, the laws afford the remedy; not
so potent, perhaps, as to make good the losses,
but a fearful punishment to any one who has a
spark of honest, manly feeling. And in this con-
nection we crave permission to offer advice to the
Associations regarding the selection of judges. If
possible do not appoint men who make a practice
of betting on the races. Not that there is any
danger of a large number of these doing wrong,
for in all our experience we have found the right
ones of this class the very best judges from every
point of view. But people are prone to accuse
them of having pecuniary interest at stake, and
though they are aware of the falsity of the accusa-
tion, adhere to it to carry a point. Whenever
practicable the President should occupy the posi-
tion of first judge, always providing that he is
qualified. The Directors should supply the others,
and it is long odds that there will be more satis-
factory rulings than when the judges are selected
on the ground.

THE RACES AT SANTA CRUZ.

At the time of going to press there is little to
offer in regard to the races at Santa Cruz, and the
full account will be delayed until the next issue of
the paper. Our Special Commissioner reports
that the track was slow on the day which Starr
King met with an ignominious defeat. There
must have been some cause outside of a moder-
ately heavy track, as we cannot conceive the Santa
Cruz course being so bad as to bring a horse from
2:22 on Saturday to worse than 2:30 on the follow-
ing Tuesday. The journey may have affected him
prejudicially, or the former race taken away his
speed. Whatever was the trouble, it is to be re-
gretted, as people are prone to ascribe wrong-doing
in such cases, and that when parties are clearly
innocent. We sincerely hope that the whole cir-
cuit will be made without cause for reproach on
the part of the drivers. There are numbers who
always cry robbery when they lose money, but un-
less these chronic denunciators have something to
base their charges upon which is apparent, not
much credit mil be given to their noisy declama-
tion. Those who did not witness the race at Santa
Cruz are certainly incompetent critics, as the mere
fact of disparity in the time there and that which
was made on the Bay District Course is not a con-
vincing argument.

We are of the opinion that the time of holding
the Fair was not opportune. Owners of horses
are averse to taking risks before the main fairs are

held, especially when it involves a direct return.
After the San Jose Fair, with entries closing when
the State Exhibition has come to an end, would
ensure a more liberal support from the horsemen,
and with good fields, resulting from a new classifi-
cation, there would be a corresponding attendance.
It is very important to the breeding interests of
California that new points be established, and
there are natural advantages at Santa Cruz which
ought to ensure the popularity of the sport at that
place. But natural advantages will not win
without the aid of good and liberal management.
The experience gained, however, is something
towards success in the future, and we have strong
faith that Santa Cruz will yet take a prominent
place in the California Circuit.

THE PROPOSED DRIVE.

San Francisco is destined to become a great Sum-
mer resort for the peopl e of the East. Metropolitan
pleasures are joined to a climate which will be duly
appreciated by those who live where July, August,
and part of September are almost unendurable
from the extreme heat. Eventually the Sum-
mer will be the " fashionable season," as it is now
in London. The theatres will do the most profit-
able business of the year; every place of amuse-
ment will have plenty of visitors; and not a trade,
profession or handicraft but which will reap some
of the benefits. There is no one project which
will be so potential in attracting the class of people
who have money enough to indulge in a Summer
vacation as the proposed drive. Those who have
been in the habit of pursuing the truly American
recreation of fast driving, can then follow their
favorite custom, and where these thr >ng others
are sure to follow. Before many years the road-
drivers of New York and other Eastern cities will
look to California for the choicest animals. A few
may ship their teams, as they do now to Saratoga
and Long Branch; many will be on the lookout for
something to suit their fancy, and which will also
have the charm of novelty when they get back home,
as- another inducement to purchase. When that
time comes, and it surely will, the breeding farms
of the State will be taxed to supply the demand.
There are scores of men here who have the means
who will not be outdone by the transient visitors,
and the result will be that this city will become
celebrated above all others of the like population
for the superior quality of the road horses. In the
great centre of America, where millions of dollars
are invested in fast animals for road-driving, there
is a limited season when these can be used with
pleasure.

In the New York Herald of the 10th instant ap-
peared the following sentences: "The city was
filled with weary men yesterday. Women were
worried, children were dying, and animals wilted
in the heat. Here and there a ripple of excitement
was caused by a popular breeze, but it lasted a
moment only." Contrast that with a week ago
Wednesday in San Francisco. In the early morn-
ing there was just the right degree of warmth, the
sun shining brightly, and from that time until
midday there was only a gentle breeze. There
could not be a lovelier time for a morning drive, a
time when horses would feel that it was a pleasure
to go faster than they ever did before. There
were no heat-wearied men, heat-worried women,
heat-dying children; neither were there animals
wilting in a close, murky atmosphere, made intol-
erable by an overly fervent sun. From noon until
evening- tide a light overcoat was required by those
who are peculiarly sensitive to thermal changes,
but as the sun drew towards the Pacific even these
could dispense with its use. Mornings and even-
ings, during the greater part of the Summer, are all
that could be desired for a drive. Those who like
the excitement attendant on rapid motion could
select either portion of the day with ample oppor-
tunity to gratify the desire, unaccompanied by any
drawback.

Business men are prone to think that a morn*
ing's indulgence interferes with the business of
the day, and from a hygienic point of view it is
well for them to think so. There is no such a

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panacea to banish cankering cares as driving fast
trotters furnishes; still better when there are
crowds of people bent on the same errand. It is
utterly impossible for a man who is engaged in the
laudable endeavor to beat some one in a brush on
the road to think of anything else. He must give
his horse or horses every attention he is capable of
bestowing, and if the match is a close one, there
is a fervency of feeling, an intensity of purpose,
which only those who have gone through the ex-
perience can realize or understand. It is the
grandest medicine in the world for an overtasked
brain. It is worth all the medical nostrums com-
pounded from the days of Galen to the present
time. No matter how despondent a man is, no
odds how deep a hold " the blues" has upon him,
the load is lifted from the heart, the grapevine lock
of despair is broken, he returns to dinner with an
appetite which needs no sauces nor stimulants to
relish his food, sleeps the sleep of contentment,
and rises in the morning as gay as a two-year-old.
But the pleasure-seekers are not restricted to
certain hours. Morning or evening are alike to
them, and we know of numbers of men in the East
who, in such a climate as this, and with a road to
drive upon such as is projected, would utilize both
periods of the day; that is, when visiting San
Francisco on a Summer tour, in the same situation
as when the periodical trips are made to places
which have not a tithe of the attractions. It al-
ways puts us in a bad humor when we cogitate over
the anomalous feature of Californians so lightly
appreciating advantages which no other people in
the world possess. To reduce the querying to the
topic under consideration : the apathy which pre-
vails in regard to providing a suitable place for
gentlemen who have a fondness for fast driving,
and when it can be done with so little comparative
outlay, and at the same time promote the interests
of the whole people, is a state of affairs which we
cannot comprehend. We have faith, however,
that it will not be long before the stigma is re-
moved, and in place of San Francisco being noted
for the worst roads of any city on the continent, it
will be celebrated as the antitheton of its former
self in this respect This the climate guarantees,
for in no other country can there be the same happy
combination, viz. , the best horses in the world and
the best opportunity to use them, apart from a
proper drive.

EFFICIENT OFFICERS.

Only those who have been brought intimately in
connection with fairs and race-meetings are aware
how much depends on the Secretary for the smooth
running of these exhibitions. There may be a
high grade of executive ability in the President;
he may be supported by a directory every way
competent; and if the Secretary is not up to the
requirements of his office, there are annoyances
■ and serious drawbacks. There is a great knack in
carrying out the minutise, the happy talent of look-
ing after the small things, the keeping -of trifles
from assuming large proportions, in managing all
the details so that there is harmony all through.
The correspondence is a big feature. A hundred
or more silly questions will be sent through the
postoffice, and inquiries which argue a want of
common sense in the investigator. A curt answer
may develop an antagonism which will be detri-
mental, a failure to reply a slight which cannot be
overcome. So far as we are acquainted, the Sec-
retaries of the different fairs in California are
capable and courteous. Those we are the most in-
timately acquainted with are emphatically the right
men in the right place. "We always admired the
manner in which Major Beck managed the affairs
of the State Agricultural Society, and he has a
worthy successor in the present incumbent. Affa-
ble, courteous, of ready conception, methodical,
untiring and industrious, he is eminently fitted for
the duties of his position; and we do not hesitate
to give him a place in the very foremost rank, no
matter where or in what country the comparison
is made. The Golden Gate is equally fortunate,
and the Bay District Association can be given the
same compliment without there being the least

chance for an accusation of undeserved flattery.
It may be thought invidious to make selections
from the corps, all of the members being entitled
to consideration. We speak, of course, of those
with whom we are the most intimate, without a
doubt that a more intimate acquaintance would
furnish equally as bright examples.

And now we have a request to make, that may
appear as though the former remarks were on the
" soft sawder " order, a touch of blarney to carry
our point. But the answer will benefit the various
associations more than it will the Breedek and
Sportsman, as the compliance will give them the
opportunity to disseminate intelligence that will
be to their future advantage. The request is that
the respective Secretaries will send us official sum-
maries of the racing and trotting as soon as it can
be done conveniently after the close of the fairs.
There never has been a complete record of the
racing and trotting on the Pacific Coast; in fact,
it has been impossible to present anything further
than a report of a few of the most prominent. It
does not matter how perfect a representation is
made by correspondents of papers, there must be
official sanction to give due weight; and we sin-
cerely hope to be enabled to give a full synopsis
of all that has taken place. We will furnish the
Secretaries, in return, with enough copies of the
paper to supply those who are interested, or proof-
slips, should they desire to mail them. There
may be penalties which require immediate notice
to render effective, and this will be the easiest
method of giving the proper publicity.

OUR PORTRAITS.

We are pleased to receive many testimonials in-
dorsing the finish and accuracy of the pictures of
the notable horses which have been published. As
the bias may govern that causes every mother to
think her own baby the handsomest, or the breeder
to estimate his colts as superior to all others, the
corroboration of disinterested individuals is ex-
tremely gratifying. A. B. Allen, of the firm of K.
H. Allen & Co., Water street, New York, writes of
the Breeder and Sportsman: "The work is nicely
gotten up, and the horse portraits the finest and
most truthful I have ever seen — really handsome."
Mr. Allen has an intimate acquaintance with all
the agricultural and turf journals for the past fifty
years; has been a contributor to many of them,
American and English; and therefore is well quali-
fied to judge. Those who are familiar with the
originals of the portraits unanimously concur in
pronouncing them truthful representations. The
aim has been to give the horses, as nearly as can
be, with fidelity, and not, as is usually the case,
marred by the conceptions of the artist as to what
they should be. Mr. Wyttenbach is certain to take
high rank as a delineator of animals. In due
course there will be other illustrations — portraits of
carriage, " all-work," and draft horses, the various
breeds of cattle, sheep, dogs, etc. These will be
as faithful as the ones which precede them.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

Santa Rosa takes up the measure after Santa Cruz, and
Tuesday next will be the opening day. A correct list of
the entries will be found elsewhere, and there is a very fair
list of names. The initial race is for district two-year-olds,
with four in it, and the second race is for the 2 :35 class.

On Wednesday there are a special race and a contest be-
tween the pacers, Washington and Johnny Weigle. On
Thursday six of the district three-year-olds, and the same
day the 2 :25 brings together Starr King, Echora, Del Sur,
Cairo, Director and Crown Point. This will be the first ap-
pearance of Director in California in a public race, and
those who saw him in the East will be anxious to learn
what the California climate has done. He has a record of
2 :27%, made last year when he was four years old. He and
Echora will bring a new element into the 2:25, and add
greatly to the interest of the race. On Friday there is the
2:40, with a fine lot to contend, and on Saturday the 2:30 is
of great promise for sport, inasmuch as Poscora Hayward,
Blanche, Nellie R., Inca, Albert W., and Blackmore are the
entries. The closing race of the meeting is the 2 :21 class,
the entries to which close to-day. With the fine track at
Santa Rosa, the contiguity to this city, and other favorable
considerations, the meeting should attract a large attend-

Petaluma is the next on the list, and the entries are also
published in this number. Now that Petalama has a mile
track, which we understand is as good as it is possible for
a newly built one to be, there should be nothing in the way
of the most successful exhibition ever held there. Unfor-
tunately, few of those who were interested were aware of
the improvements which have been made, and the dread of
the old track undoubtedly deterred many from putting in
an appearance.

Santa Claus, the telegraph says, won the special stal-
lion race at Rochester, last Wednesday. It was a great vic-
tory for him, as he defeated Black Cloud and Jerome Eddy:
the latter the horse which trotted in 2:16%, at Buffalo,
and Black Cloud has been doing so wonderfully well that
many thought he could reduce the time of Smuggler when
the proper occasion came. Black Cloud won the first heat
and wassecond in the others ; the time, 2:21%, 2:25, 2:19,
2:20%. As Santa Claus was third in the first heat, it is
probable that he did not try to win the first game of the rub-
ber. He is evidently coming around again, and before the
season is ended, he may show very prominently in the Btal-
lion record.

And now the pinkeye has fastened its unwelcome grip on
a large number of horses which are expected to take part in
the coming fairs. Fortunately it is in so mild a form, that
in all probability very few of those attacked will be incapac-
itated from fulfilling their engagements. It does not seem
to interfere with their appetites, and only those which are
the worst off appear to lack their ordinary spirits. The
cough is severe, though it seems to arise from an irritation
in the throat rather than from the lungs being affected. Oc-
casionally there is a trifle of smelling in the limbs, but,
were it not for the cough, in a great many instances there
would be nothing to indicate that anything was the matter.

Trotting Catalogues. — During the week we have re-
ceived catalogues of the trotting stock of B. J. Treacy, Ash-
land Park, near Lexington, Kentucky; of the Woodburn
trotting stud of A. J . Alexander, Spring Station, Kentucky ;
and of W. R. Nims, Lexington, Michigan. Not the least
part of the trotting literature of the period is the information
embodied in these catalogues. Woodburn and Ashland
Park are among the noted breeding farms of the continent,
and the Btock of Mr. Nims are certainly of the right stamp
so far as breeding goes. In the future we will have a good
deal to say about the stock on the breeding farms of the
East as well as California.

The accident to Albert W. suggests the propriety of fol-
lowing the English custom of using protecting boots on the
knees of valuable horses whenever they are led, ridden or
driven on the road. Horses which are given nearly all their
exercise on the track are very liable to trip on an unequal
surface, and when the road is hard a fall entails ' 'broken
knees." We have the pair which came across the ocean
with Bonnie Scotland, and not a few have been puzzled, to
know what they were intended for. Though the injury to
this fine son of Electioneer is slight, it is serious enough to
throw him out of training at a critical period.

Ovebman made a great display of speed in his race at
Buffalo, coming from the half-mile pole in 1:07. This is a
good omen for the future, and if nothing befalls him he is
sure to take a place among the top-savyers of the tracks.
There are few finer looking horses, and still more rare are
those who have the same happy combination of size, form

and speed.

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The Yeabltng Rage, for a purse of $300, which is to be
trotted on Tuesday, at the State Fair, closes to-day. As the
first gets 60 per cent., the second 30 per cent., and the third
10 per cent, of the purse, the entries should be numerous.
The distance is a dash of a mile, and this is certainly easier
for colts of the age than heats of half a mile.

Bt the way, Mr. Finigan has a yearling by Santa Claus,
and from a mare by Blondiu, a son of imported Sovereign,
which is over fifteen hands high and of admirable form.
The Santa Claus from Sweetness is a very highly finished
colt, and better than good looks, he shows a gait which is a
token of future excellence.

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

One of the chief attractions at the Mechanics' Fair is the
billiard tournament at the three-ball games for purses of
$100, $75, $50, and $35, offered by the J. F. Brunswick and
Balke Manufacturing Co. The entries comprise Charles
Saylor, champion of the Pacific Coast, Ben. F. Saylor, L.

A. Gates, W. F. Lowry, William Terrill, W. Roach and J.

B. F, McClearly. This necessitates the playing of twenty-
two games, the first of which came off last Wednesday, and
was between Benjamin Saylor and W. Roach. The former
won by a score of 300 points to 232, and his best run was
42, while his average showed 5 5-9 points. fc

The second game, played on Thursday evening, was be-
tween W. F. Lowry and L. A. Gates, and was won by the
former with a score of 300 to 223 points of his adversary.
The winner's highest runs were 14, 28, 44, 21, and his aver-
age was 8 5-37, while the best runs of Gates were 40,15, 18,
35, and his everage was 6 7-3G. A noticeable part of the
entertainment was the exhibition of the fancy shots made by
J. B. F. McCleary. The tournament will be continued
every evening, and is well worthy of attention.

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August 19,

THE GUS.

Clay BntD Match. — The last clay pigeon match of the
.Alameda County Sportsman's Club came off on Saturday
afternoon at Littlefield Range, near Oakland. Owing to
the swiftness and uncertainty of flight of the pottery birds,
it was very difficult for even the best shots to make good
scores. This shooting was for the Club's gold and silver
medals at clay pigeons. There are also medals for shooting
live pigeons, but these will be competed for on the last Sat-
urday of this month. Twenty-five entries were made, distance
fifteen yards, at ten birds, with the following results:

Tuttle 111110 111 o — S

Nagle 0101010101 — 5

Mortimer 1010110100 — 5

Havens 0100101111 — 6

'Crellin 0101111110 — 7

"Pierce 1110011110 — 7

■"Veitch 1010100001 — 4

Bell 010001111 0 — 5

Vaughn 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 4

*Fritseh 110000001 0 — 3

Coffin 100100001 1—4

Tavlor 0011000001 — 3

Rector 0110000001 — 3

Batchelder 0101100011—5

Scholl 011111110 0 — 7

Jacobus 0111001000 — 4

Haskell 0011111000—5

Spauldimx 1110101011—7

Norton 1111000000 — 4

Rhoer 110 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 — 5

Frayer 000010111 1 — 5

Eastman 1011011100 — 6

Strickland 0111111111 — 9

"McKiUican 0010001101 — 4

Williams 1111110101—8

* Second class.

Mr. Strickland won the gold medal for the day, but
as Mr. C. Tuttle has made the best scores of the season,
it will at the nest meeting become his property permanently.
Crellin and Pierce shot off the tie at five birds, twenty yards.
Crellin having won three times, the silver medal of the sec-
ond class, it becomes his property. After this, six or eight
matches for small purses where shot. Many members who
made poor scores with clay pigeons will have a chance at
the live bird match to make a far better record than that of

last Saturday.

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The Peizf.s foe the Cosmopolitan Cltjb. — The " Cham-
pion " Cosmopolitan Shooting Club will hold their last
shooting match of the season at San Bruno, on Sunday,
Aug. 20, 1882. The committee having the shoot in hand
are using every endeavor to make this the crowDing shoot
of the year. Admirers and members of the Club have do-
nated the following prizes for the day: Ben Brown, % doz.
ladies' silk under shirts; J. J. O'Brien, % doz. pair kid
gloves; J. Browell, Jr., 1 doz. handkerchiefs; F. Putzman,
Jr., 1 case wine; Dr. Rover, 1 pair stuffed canvas back
ducks; P. Funcke, 1 pair best calfskin boots; J. Ferguson, 1
case wine; J. H. Orr, 1 scarf; Geo. Muller, 1 box crackers;
W. Fulton, 2 %-kegs choke bow powder; Hazard Powder
Co., 2 ^-kegs powder; C. H. Graham, 1 pair hunting boots;
Stack & Lacombe, 1 hat; M. Lachman & Co., 1 velvet rug;
Clabrough & Golcher, 1 Victoria leather gun case; Liddle &
Kaeding, 1 hunting suit; F. Johnson, pair leather leggings;
P. Murphy, pair hunting shoes; J. Pollack, box cigars; P.
Mayer, barrel flour; L. Reynolds, $5.00 coiu; A. H. Higgins,
leather cartridge case; J. H. Mentz, handsome meerschaum
pipe; B. Cunningham, "something handsome;" Gen. Nel-
son, $20 piece.

Pbaibie Chickens fob Southebn Califobnia. — D. H.
Hites, of Gibson, Neb., has written the following letter to
the Santa Barbara Rod and Gun Club: " I wish to make a
f#w suggestions to you in regard to game birds, for consid-
eration. I suppose you have no prairie chickens or grouse
in your valleys. It is one of the best of game birds, and
will do well anywhere that quail will. Ten years ago we
had no quail here. We imported a half dozen; now the
country is covered with quail. If your members wish it, I
will send you this winter one dozen prairie chickens. That
is, I will give the birds and you pay the transportation
charges. Another bird you need is the wild turkey. He is
the king of game birds. We have none here, but in West-
ern Missouri they are abundant, and could be bought for a
trifle. You may be able to get these much nearer home,
and could thus save expense, but let me advise you by all
means to get them. My interest is this: I expect to come
to Santa Barbara shortly to make a home; 1 can shoot a
- little, and if the birds were plentiful, I might be able to buy
some, even if I could not kill any. You may have these
birds to the manner born, in which case I ask your pardon
for this intrusion, but as I have never seen any mention of
them, I have come to the conclusion that you do not have
them." The prairie bird affords good sport and is delicious
eating, so we shall be pleased to see Mr. Hites' generous
offer accepted, as it might lead to the bird becoming thorr
oughly acclimated on this coast. As to the wild turkey, it
will be a more difficult matter, as they require a combina-
tion of forest where insect life abounds. Their favorite
home is in the Carclinas.

On Sunday, Sept. 3d, next, there will be a wing shooting
tournament at San Bruno. This match is open to all Cali-
fornia, and will bn under the government of the State Rules,
except that shooting in squads will be adopted. The condi-
tions are twenty-five birds each, at twenty-one yards l'ise,
and the entrance fee is $25. The prizes are 40. 30, 20 and
10 per cent, of the entrance money, in the order of the
score.

An excellent chance for our sportsmen who are in pur-
suit of fiercer game than the deer, is presented around
Canada Ramundo, in Sun Mateo county. It is reported
that there are two or three California lions prowling about
the hills there, committing sad depredations among the
sheep and cattle of the neighborhood. An organized hunt
would be in order.

Mr. John K. Orr is always takiug a keen interest in the
future of the State as regards the intraduction of foreign
game birds, and by the Oceanic he lately received thres
copper-colored cock pheasants to replace those that died
some time since. He intends to turn them loose on his
place, near San Rafael with the seven hens he has already
in his possession.

Mr. D. M. Pyle, one of the Directors of the California
State Sportsman Club, returned the other day from Santa
Clara county, with his game bag filled with doves. TheBe
birds are quite plentiful at Menlo Park and vicinity.

Another case of game-law breaking has come to the notice
of the California State Sportsman's Association. A person
in Marin County was found with a spotted-fawn in his pos-
session. Five persons in all are implicated in this affair, and
arrangements are being made to prosecute them to the fall
extent of the law.

On next Sunday, 20th, the Cosmpolitan Club meet at San
Bruno, for their last pigeon shoot of the season. On Sun-
day, 27th, the California Club will also finish their season's
shooting at San Bruno.

Near Healdsburg, two gentlemen, C. W. Randell and Mr.
O'Keef, in one day's shooting bagged 207 doves, Mr. Ran-
dell killing 140 and Mr. O'Keef 67.

A man at Tracy, San Joaquin County, has recently been
convicted on a charge of killing fawn out of season.

Good curlew and plover shooting is to be had on the
marshes near San Pablo.

THE RIFLE.

The N. G. C. Rifle Team. — The monthly competition
of the N. G. C. rifle team for class medals came off at Shell
Mound range on the 6th inst. The team is divided into
three classes; those of the first class shooting two and five
hundred yards. The medal of the first class was won by
Lieut. J. E. Klein, who made 90 out of a possible 100 points.
Corporal Hampton made 40 out of a possible 50 and won
the second class. The third medal was taken by Serg't.
Elder in 40 out of 50 points. The second and third class
shoot at two hundred yards only. Messrs. Merry, Hinch-
man and Campbell received the leather medals. The
officers of the team are: President, Major A. T. Klose; Secre-
tary, Sergeant E. N. Snook; Treasurer, Lieutenant H. T.
Sime; Shooting Master, Lieut. J. E. Klein. This team was
organized fifteen years ago, and claims some of the best
rifle shots on the Pacific Coast.

DEER HUNTING FOR PLEASURE YS. DEER HUNT-
ING FOR 3IEAT.

Editob Bbeedeb and Spobtsman : In reading the let-
ter of a deer hunt in the Bbeedeb and Spobtsman of July
29th, signed H. H., I could help not but blush to think that
where there is so much pleasure in deer hunting, if done
in in a proper and sportsmanlike way, how a hunter could
enjoy or take pleasure in the mere slaughter of deer for their
meat, and that the sportsman with hounds was to be cen-
sured. Instead of reading a descriptive deer hunt, an
exciting chase with hounds and gun, it culminated in the
crimson-stained slaughter-pen, where the warm, red blood
flows from the deep gash inflicted by the sharpened knife,
and the brains were oozing from beneath the bludgeon
which was steadily aimed by a strong muscular arm that
falters not in taking life.

If such is to be the style of hunting, and to be pictured
and praised, why not form societies and clubs that will take
a solumn oath that no deathly poison shall remain unadmin-
istered as long as there is a deer hound in the land? Then
foster and well pay a set of instructors that will educate the
young sportsmen to crawl upon their bellies in pursuit of
game, regardless of rocks or thorns, and so practiced and
drilled that their bellies are tough and calloused, which tbe
fangs of a rattlesnake or the sting of a tarantula could not
penetrate. They should be forced to hold their breath for
fear of alarming the game, and till their eyes should pro-
trude and become dead to the enjoyment of any scenery
in their scope of vision, no matter how grand. Make
their arms bare and muscular, that they could sling a
bludgeon and bury it deep in the brain of their victim.
Instruct them to load their guns to the muzzles; callous
their shoulders, that they may reEist the recoil; inflict a
severe penalty should they ever draw a bead upon their
game outside of forty paces, and then for them to take de-
liberate aim at their heads, await their near approach, and
when close to the muzzle, shut their eyes and blaze away.
Should the deer's skull bone be entirely removed at the first
fire, and the bludgeon not come in play, drop their guns, if
still in their possession, and plunge their hands in the
cavity made,, draw from it the quivering brain, and besmear
their faces as a token of the masterly art and their extreme
enjoyment. Always have ready between their teeth the
blade of a blood-stained and well-sharpened knife, that they
could sever the main artery in the neck of the deer, and as
the warm blood flows, feast themselves upon it till their
thirst is quenched. Also, instruct the young sportsmen
that after being sumptuously entertained, if so fortunate, by
the host and hostess, and attired in their hunting suit, their
entire nature must undergo a change, and from the smiling
face that is full of thankfulness and pleasure, and their
manly form that stands erect, they must become changed to
a sneaking appearance; their heads must drop and project
forward; their eyes protrude; brows droop; back become
humped; knees bending, and then, fixing their countenance
in as mean an expression as possible, press forward, skulk
and crouch in the shadow of every clump or object in
sight, and should they near a watpr-hole, or by chance a
salt lick, then make themselves as small as possible, and
drag themselves upon their bellies till a clump or holt: is
reached. Then couceal themselves and quietly await the
approach of their victim, although swarming with ants and
tortured with mosquitos, there patiently await the approach
of the deer. Such is the pleasure of a descriptive still
hunt.

Now draw the comparison with the sportsman well equipped
ana mounted on the biick of a proud stepping horse, with a
fine pack of well trained deer hounds leading the way, their
bright eyes and glossy backs shining in the sunlight, their
mu-ieal voices filling the air and making the mountains echo
and ring, and as they move forward, impatiently nearinp; the
hunting ground, the horn is sounded, away gallop the
hounds, eager for the chase. The hnntsman's blood grows
warm, his pulse quickens, his countenance glows with ex-
citement, his muscles move with restless deligbt, his lungs
expand and new life appears. Draw the comparison, and
imagine the angler after the finny thoroughbred, equipped
with a delicate rod, silken Hue, dainty colored flies aud a
neat straw basket hanging from his shoulders, when he
.quietly follows the winding brook that is overhung with the
. brunches of various trees and vines, the sunlight seldom

reaching the ripling waters that sparkle and fall from rock
to rock. Casting his line in the ripples, and when the tempt-
ing bait has scarcely reached the water before there is fast-
ened a fish that darts like a flash, only to be landed on the
bank by the feet of the angler. Such is pleasure ! Now,,
the fish hunter, with his pockets filled with giant powder
cartridges, his sneaking form and guilty step hidden with ant
old potato sack, plods along the stream and at every hole he
whirls in his cartridge and awaits the result, to see every
living fish there dead. He gathers up the fish and drops-
them in his sack, chuckling over his spoils. Or, for in-
stance, the quail hunter, that has for weeks baited the young,
brood with food in some secluded spot, and as soon as the
law will shield him he skulks quietly alone through the
brush at the break of day, secreting himself near at hand,
awaits the return of the birds to feed, and when they are
gathered together feeding he blazes away with some old rusty-
gun that roars like distant thunder; then sneaking up he
gathers together the dead and mangled birds — from twelve
to twenty —and crowds them in some old sack, whilo reck-
oning their cash value in market. Two or three more similar
explosions and he returns home delighted with his day's,
sport. The true sportsman with a fine brace of well-trained
setters, the latest model of a fine breech-loading gun, and all
the appliances that can add to his pleasure. He proudly
watches his dogs as they beat over the meadow, and when
the scent of the game is taken, which is quickly discovered
by the sportsman, who is watching every move, and as they
are working and drawing upon the birds more cautiously every
step till a full point is made, each dog is staunch and "firm as.
a model of brass. The sportsman watches every move and
pictures their attitude with delight. The bird is flushed,
and when at a proper distance is shot on the wing; the dogs-
drop at the report, and await the word "fetch." When;
brought in the dead bird is closely examined and admired,,
his feathers smoothed and then laid with care in his game
bag. One bird thus taken has contributed more pleasure
and sport than one hundred ground-sluiced at a single BhoU

Whetstone.

♦

DEER HUNTING IN MARIN COUNTY.

Editob Bbeedeb and Spobtsman: Last Friday noon I re-
ceived an invitation from a friend in Oakland to participate
in a deer hunt with himself and two other gentlemen of San
Francisco. Our destination was over and through the lofty
hills and deep canons of Marin County, where the redwoooS
and the pine extend their topmost branches toward the
heavens, and the hunter with his gun and dog retire to-
quench their thirst for game. Saturday morning 1 should-
ered old Winchester once more, and proceeded to San Fran-
cisco, where I met my three companions, Messrs. D. R., W.
R. and M. C.\ at 1:35 p. m. on the little steamer San Rafael.
Three hours later I reached my destination, it being the res-
idence of an old Scotch mountaineer, who has witnessed
sixty-six Summers of mountain life. His residence is about
five miles southwesterly from San Geronimo. My three
companions, having to come from Point San Quentin in a
two-wheeled conveyance, did not arrive until about 10 p. m.*
after which a brief nap was taken by all hands. At 5 a. m.
Sunday the cupboard was ransacked and the intruders de-
camped for the happy hunting grounds, about one mile dis-
tant, accompanied by Old Scotty and six fine hounds. At
7 o'clock we succeeded in starting a young buck at which I
got two shots in quick succession, at about four hundred
yards distance, but without success. A moment later they
were answered by two more from the rifle of W. R., who*
was within seventy-five yards of his victim, both bullets
haxing penetrated the body of the unfortunate buck and
laid him lifeless upon the ground. After a few moments1,
rest, we concluded to search in another ravine near by. We
had hardly reached our stations when a huge old buck came
bounding up the hill toward me. I took deliberate aim.
through my peep-sight, and missed him. The old buck, be-
coming excited from dogs on all sides of him, threw his optics-
in my direction and came bounding like wildfire toward me.
When at a distance of about one hundred yards, I raised my
rifle to take a peep-sight, but my eyes grew so immense and
the sight appeared so small, not a deer could be seen. I
then took the open sight, and planted a ball in the bosom of
my would-be assailant, which laid him low with the death-
look upon his eye. I then proceeded to the opposite side of
the hill, where I spied a large four-pronged buck walking leis-
urely down the ravine. I immediately fired upon him, caus-
ing him to come across on to the side hill on which I was
stationed. One of our dogs, hearing the report of my gun,
came directly over the hill from where we had strung up our
second deer, and meeting the buck directly face to face,
caused him to rebound into the valley, at which time I fired,
wounding him in the loins severely. He then decreased his
speed very rapidly, and after climbing the hill to a reason-
able distance he entered a small land-slide, whereupon he
stood aud fought for dear life A-ith the dugs. I advanced
toward him, and while doing so I saw my old backer, W. R.(
cloBe by, who fired, breaking one cf his fore legs. But our
antagonist proved game to the last, having been pierced by
four bullets. On retiring homeward our dogs trailed a
young buck about fifteen months old, which was brought to
bay by my friend W. R. At 9:05 a. m. we had our four
bucks strapped upon our hors'-, the whole huut occupying a
little less than fuur hours' time. Had we attempted, we
could have shot two doe wilh but little work. At 2:3o p. tt.
we proceeded homeward with a glad and gallant tread, leav-
ing Old Scotty to dream once more of a deer hunt. My
next will likely be a black bear hunt in the locality of Mt.
Tamalpais. Yours, respectfully,

Oakland, Aug. 14th. Peep-Sight.

The Bbeedeb and Sportsman is the name of a new weekly
paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and published at
San Francisco, Cal., at rive dollars per annum. The first
enpy is at hand. For beauty ot typography, extent and va-
riety of matter, and general make-up, it is unexcelled by its
contemporaries. Mr. Simpson is author of a popular book,
called Horse Portraiture, and for more than a quarter of a
century has been a popular writer on horse and sporting
matters. He is admirably qualified to conduct such an en-
terprise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coast are to be con-
gratulated upon having so able and gifted a champion of
their interests. — St. Louis Iiural World,

882

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FISH.

Tomcod are caught in great numbers all around the bay.

Ben Brown and Chas. Carter were fishing at Lagunitas
Lake and caught many trout ten to fourteen inches in
length.

Bay fishing ought to be good this coming Sunday, as this ,
is one of the three days of the first quarter of the moon
when the tides are small.

Lon Zugler was up to Bodega Corners and caught 216
trout that measured from eight to twelve inches. The
stream is alive with fish.

W. H. Lawrence, of the Spring "Valley Water Co., says
that the black bass in Crystal Springs Lake weigh two and j
three pounds and take either fly or spoon.

Strange lo say, the Tuscarora Times-Review finds fault I
with the Tuscarora people who go fishing because they won't
lie. They come home without any fish, sadly say so, and '
quietly take a back seat.

People who go to Donner Lake fishing should confine |
themselves to the lake, and not try to *' work " any private ,
fish-ponds on the outside. Somebody got chased withal
shotgun for that kind of a mistake the other day.

To a good many, half the fnn of a fishing excursion is in
the anticipation. They talk of it, plan for it, and arrange
-all the details with the utmost nicety. Then comes the ex-
j^dition. The other half of tbe fun is talking it over after
it has happened. The excursion itself is of secondary con-
sideration.

Mr. A. Badlam has just returned from Lake Tahoe and
reports fine trout fishing in the lake ; these trout weigh
from one half to three pounds each. He thinks that his
success was owing to a peculiar spoon that he used, as sev-
eral who were with him did not have as good luck. Brook
trout along the Truckee river are quite plentiful.

For years it has been a mooted question whether the shad
takes the fly intentionally or not, the theory of some ob-
servers being that, as the fish congregate in crowds at their
favorite resorts, they accidentally breathe the fly into their
mouths, and are hooked. They are seldom angled for in
Eastern streams, even when the run is strong in numbers.

Anglers predict that in a very few years the trout will all
•disappear from the valley streams of Montana, owing to the
immense numbers carried out into irrigating ditches and into
the fields. Screens at the heads of ditches would prevent
this.

An enterprising looking countryman with a creel full of
fine brook trout, was standing in the doorway of the railroad
station at Nameless Springs. A passenger accosted him,
and after admiring the fish remarked: "Going to take them
home- for supper, I suppose?" "Not if I can help it," said
the rustic with a grin. " There be a party of city bloods as
■went fishing from here this mornin'. They're 'spected back
soon, and I'm sorter lyin' round waitin' to save their
feelin's."

It does not always pay for people in the country to try
and claim a whole region. It does not pay either for
them to threaten decent people who are quietly hunting
or fishing. Here is an example cited from the Tuolumne
Independent: "About ten days ago a crowd of young men
from Sonora went to R. J. Kennedy's cattle range, situated
about sixty-one miles east of Sonora, for fishing. Kennedy
has a fence around a canon and claims ten miles square
from that line on unsurveyed Government land. He ob-
jected to the boys going through the fence for fishing.
Sonora boys don't scare very badly at mountain bear. He
followed them on horseback seven miles where they were
pulling out the speckled beauties in a lively manner. He
pulled his six-shooter and said that if they did any more
fishing they must do it over his dead body, etc., and other-
wise threatened their lives. The eight boys were well armed
— especially with fish, when they returned to Sonora. Dep-
uty Sheriff McQuade brought Kennedy to Sonora Thursday
evening to answer charges before Justice Miller on Friday.
He pleaded guilty of misdemeanor and paid a fine of $75.
It will be remembered that Kennedy dammed the river last
year at his premises, causing much trouble."

A Cubious Fish Stoey. — Some time sinee one of the
Eastern papers published a lot of : ' fish stories, ' ' where each
man attempted to tell the longest yarn. Here is one we
take from the Gridley Herald (_ Butte County), of last week,
'Which ought to have gone with the other batch. " Fred
McCarty, an attache of the Herald, met with a singular
adventure while fishing in Thresher's Slough, Sunday. He
had caught a small catfish, weighing probably a quarter of
a pound, and was swinging it into shore when a huge peli-
can swooped down, gobbled the fish, hook aud all, and
started to fly away. The sea-grass line proved too strong
for the bird and, after a hard struggle, Fred succeeded in
pulling the varmint of the air to terra firma, where he
speedily dispatched it with a club and got his fish. The
bird measured three feet six inches from tip to tip of its
wings and weighed about nine pounds and a half. That is
one way of hunting birds, but Fred says he'd rather use a
gun, as he received several severe raps by the bird's wing*
before the battle terminated in his favor. Having witnessed
the scene, we can vouch for the truth of this item."

A Salmon Weie. — The following is a description of a sal-
mon trap built by Indians near the mouth of the Spokane
river: The Indians have built a solid net work of willow
twigs from one bank to the other. Poles were first placed
at a distance of some four feet apart, upright in the water.
Through these the willow twigd were woven until across a
distance of 80 yards there is not a hole large enough to ad-
mit the passage of a good sized salmon. This weir is built
in such a way that it forms a V, the point downstream. At
either bank small wicket doors are hinged in the weir. The
salmon comes up the stream and follows one or the other of
the sides of the V up to the door, pushing with his nose all
the 'time against the willows. The door opens as he pushes
against it and passes through into a small pen, and the
force of the current closes the door again ready for the next
corner. It is then an interesting sight to see the small boys
get into that pen with their spears and take out the salmon.
Sometimes as much as 1,000 pounds are taken daily, during
a good run, and fish may be seen in the pens at any minute.
The fish are cut into slices about 8 inches long and hung
over poles to be smoked and dried. The smoking process
is only used to keep the meat free from insects while the
drying process is going on.

A Genekous Owneb. — The Oroville Mercury states that
Joel Flinn, at his place, Bituated upon a tributary of Berry
Creek, has foor fine fish ponds, three of them averaging
about a half acre each in superficial area, and the other
being about one acre in extent with a depth of water
ranging from zero to six feet. Two years ago Mr. Flinn
conceived the idea of stocking these ponds with carp, and
sent to Sonoma County for his plant, and received twenty-
two fish therefrom — German carp, that all arrived at their
destination without mishap, and in good condition. Con-
signing them to his ponds, Mr. Flinn has let them take their
chances in breeding, and so well has his plant thriven that
the four ponds are fairly alive with fish of various sizes —
thousands of them being twelve inches long, while the old
ones are more than two feet in length, weighing six or eight
pounds apiece, and can be seen lazily disporting themselves
in the water as great salmon were once iu the clear waters
of the California streams. This abundance has induced Mr.
Flinn to give the public a chance to angle for carp without
cost. This Fall he proposes to drain his ponds, so he can
place all of the larger sized fish that are suitable for table
use into one of the ponds, excluding therefrom the small
fry, and next season let anyone who chooses cast their lines
and keep to themselves their catch free.

ON RAISING TROUT.
There is no doubt that many make fatal mistakes in stock-
ing streams and turning the fry loose in the swift current.
The fish being young are at once swept down the stream
and generally settle at the bottom in the eddies and still
pores where they are at once gobbled up by other fish of
the brook. Mr. P. A. M. V&n Wyek suggested this plan to
Mr. Seth Green, the superintendent of the N. Y. State Fish
Hatchery, as a method of preventing this loss. He says:
In stocking brooks with trout fry I always place the
young trout in small rills or feeders that empty in the
main brook. These rills or feeders always proceed from a
fountain-head or spring, and the water in them is always
cold and no shiners or small fish are found in them, as the
water is too cold for them to live. There the trout fry will
stay nearly a year; at the same time they get their natural
food from the water, and it is not necessary to feed them,
and when they run into the main stream they are large and
strong enough to take care of themselves. Last Spring I
procured from the New York State Hatchery, at Caledonia,
5,000 California mountain trout fry, and as I had heard so
much of this aquatic stranger and had been a long time try-
ing to get a stock I concluded to take extra pains with them.
I found a suitable stream in the mountains of Duchess
County. On going well up to the head of the stream I
found three small springs. Each spring had an outlet, and
all three outlets discharged in one basin which connected
with the main stream. I dammed up the basin where the
water entered the main stream by pinning down a couple of
slabs and filling in with mud on both sides of the slabs.
This backed the water and made quite a nice little pond.
In it I put my fry and employed a man living on the
grounds to look after them during the Summer. They
have done splendidly, never being fed since I planted
them.

THE KENNEL.

GILROY FIELD TRIALS.

Following are the stakes which will be run at the Gilroy
Field Trials, commencing on October 23d:

All- Aged- Stakes. — Entrance fee, $5. First prize, silver
cup; second, gold medal; third, silver medal.

Pnppy Stakes. — For dogs whelped on or since January 1,
1881. Three prizes, same as in All-Age-Stakes.

Brace Stakes. — Each brace of dogs entered to be the
property of one owner. Three prizes, same as in All-Aged-
Stakes.

In addition to the above prizes, others are expected to be
added — donations from leading sportsmen.

Entries to close at 8 o'clock on the evening before the
trials.

All entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee; also
a full description of the dogs entered, with name of sire and
dam (if known), age, color and markings.

Applications for entry to be made to the Corresponding
Secretary of the Gilroy Rod and Gun Club, who will furnish
on application a copy of the rules governing the trials.

For the convenience of our readers we append the rules
under which the trials will -be run:

DOGS BUSSING.

1. The dogs shall be run in braces, and the order of
their running shall be decided by the Executive Committee
by lot, and announced the night previous.

2. Dogs may be handled by the owner or his deputy, but
when once put down, they must be handled by the same
person throughout.

3. Every dog must be brought up in his proper turn,
without delay. It absent more than a quarter of an hcur,
except it be from some unavoidable accident, he shall be
disqualified from running and ruled out.

4. Any owner entering two or more dogs, or any trainer
having two or more dogs entrusted to his handling, may
run them in braces of his own selection.

HANDLEB3 OF DOGS.

1. Handlers of dogs may speak, whistle, work by hand
and use their ordinary method of training, except shooting
game, which shall be left to the judges. A handler may be
called to order by the judges for making any unnecessary
noise, and if he persists in doing so, they may order his
dog to be takeD up and ruled out of the Stake.

2. Dogs must be hunted together, and their handlers
must walk within a reasonable distance of each other. After
a caution, the judges may have power to disqualify the dog
whose owner persists in neglecting this rule.

GENEBAL BUIES.

1. The length of a trial shall be determined by the
judges. When they are satisfied, the trial should end.

2. An undecided trial is when the judges cannot agree
upon the merits of any dogs, which sbali be decided bj*
another trial, and shall stand first in order for the next
day.

3. "No subscriber or member of the club shall openly
impugn the decisions of the judges, nor make anv re-
marks about the dogs within their hearing during the trials.

4. An objection to a dog may be made to the Executive
Committee at any time before the conclusion of the trials,
upon the objector lodging $5 in their hands, which shall be
forfeited if the objection prove frivolous. Should an objec-

tion be made which cannot be proved at the time, the dog
may be allowed to run under protest, the Executive Com-
mittee retaining his winnings until the objection has been
withdrawn or decided. If the dog be disqualified, the prize,
if any, to which he would have been entitled, shall be given
to the next dog below him in points.

5. Should any dog be considered by the Executive Com-
mittee unfit to run, by reason of being in heat, or other
ciuse, such dog shall be disqualified.

N. B. In the foregoing rules the term dog is understood
to mean both sexes.

6. No dog is to be considered a puppy that was whelped
before the first of January of the year preceding that of his
competing.

7. All entries of dogs shall contain the names of sire
and dam (if known), with age, color and markings, and in
the puppy stakes, with date of whelping.

8. Any subscriber taking an entry in a Stake, and not
prefixing the word " names " to a dog that is not his own
property, shall forfeit that dog's chances of the Stake. He
shall likewise deliver in writing to the Executive Committee
the name of the bona fide owner of the dog named by him;
and this communication is to be produced should any dis-
pute arise in the matter.

LEVY ACQUITTED.

Last Wednesday afternoon, D. L. Levy was tried for
cruelty to animals before Judge Rosenbaum and a jury in
Police Court No. 2. The prosecution grew out of the cours-
ing tournament, so-called, given at the Half Mile Race
Track, on July 2d, and was carried on by Officer Hooper,
representing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. Considerable evidence was taken, all of which
tended to show that the affair was marked by most unsports-
manlike practices and a good deal of unnecessary cruelty,
but it was not proven that Levy was responsible for what
took place, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty
without a moment's consideration. Had Officer Hooper,
who was at tbe track, arrested the parties that ill-treated
the hares right on the spot, he could doubtless have obtained
a conviction. Levy showed that he simply gave the prizes
and provided the hares, and that the details were left en-
tirely to the gentlemen whose dogs participated. As they
all claim to be coursing men they have not the excuse of
ignorance which Levy, who never attended a coursing match,
might have made. The effect of the prosecution will be to
prevent such fiascos in future, and in this respect it has
done as much service to sport as though conviction had
resulted.

BREEDING NOTIONS.

The following article is by Arnold Bargess, in the American
Field:

With all' the care which in other respects is now given to
breeding, it seems very strange to me that so little import-
ance is attached to the adaptation of the dogs bred for each
other. By adaptation I mean that comparative proportion
of both physical and mental or instinctive qualities which
renders one individual a fitting mate for another.

All of our present breeds of animals have been brought up
from the original stock by breeding from selected specimens.
In a state of nature this is provided lor by the law of phys-
ical strength, which insures the survival of the fittest, and
thus prevents the depreciation which would otherwise follow
that inbreeding which is so often quoted as authority for a
similar course with domesticated animals. In the curs
which run the streets and receive no attention because of no
value, the same law of force prevails; but with dogs of more
worth, breeding is regulated by the care and theories of the
master, and consequently here is just where the necessity
lor adaptation should be recognized, since without it tbe law
of the fittest is not enforced, and naturally there can be no
improvement of the species even if there is no actual depre-
ciation.

The best of our strains of sporting dogs are interbred, and
with such, adaptation is specially needed to prevent depre-
ciation as the result of consanguineous unions. The more
closely inbred animals are, the more deeply family tharac-
teristics are impressed upon them to a certain point, and for
this reason inbreeding to a certain extent is necessary, to
develop and form a breed possessed of individual attributes
which will entitle it to a distinct name. There is a point,
however, beyond which inbreeding cannot be carried without
loss of even family characteristics. Properly controlled by
appropriate unions it produces the best results, but ill con-
trolled or ignorantly followed it is ruinous.

A majority of the men who own single bitches which they
breed occasionally, seem to care nothing for adaptation, but
select stock dogs simply by their reputations. A light bitch
should be sent to a dog of substance, with dash and strength
to carry it off; and any particular defect must be corrected
by seeking a mate that is specially strong in the opposite.
With a well formed and approximately perfect bitch, great
care should be taken to mate her with a dog fully her equal,
that the good qualities of each may be intensified in the
progeny.

The principle which applies to correction of form holdp
equally good in respect to the higher qualities, the less be-
ing supplied from the superabundance of the greater.

In making inquiries respecting a dog, three things should
be regarded: First, his own form; next, that of his parents;
and last, that displayed by a majority of his progeny. The
first is a description of the dog himself; the second shows
his hereditary tendencies, which will be intensified by asso-
ciation with a bitch of ths same characteristics as his parents,
or the one he most resembles; the last shows his abilities as
a stud dog, and whether he has the power to transmit his
own attributes or not.

As dogs are supposed to be kept for work the field quali-
ties of a stud dog should be rigidly investigated where they
have not been publicly shown. What greater blunder can
be perpetrated than to send a fine field bitch to a dog that is
not a fielder, simply because he is well bred and hnndsome?
The prepotency of good blood will, it is true, produce a
large number of good working dogs from even such unions,
but it is also true that some of the progeny will display the
lack of field quality of their sire, as surely as they would
inherit any other deficiency from him. To breed to a dog
that is not a fielder is to perpetuate a race of dogs that are
not fielders, and for this reason this quality should be a sine
qua non with all who seek the services of stock dogs.

By such inquiries as I have indicated the adaptation of
proposed unions cau be determined and the law of nature*
obeyed. We cannot violate any law without incurring a pen-
alty that will certainly be exacted. It may not be recognized
at first, but it will ultimately manifest itself aud prove the
folly of the act which called it into existence. Nature com-
pensates or punishes all who obey or disobey her laws

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3?Iue %vez&tx arid jlpcrrtsmaw.

August 19,

as the summum bonum is an approximation to perfection,
this can be most quickly and certainly reached by observance
of tho^e principles upon which depend the influences which
ontrol the development of races.

FIELD TKIAL ENTRIES.

The first of the great American Field Trials is the Ameri-
can Field Trial Derby, open to all setters and pointers born
on or after March 1, 1881, to be run on pinated grouse or
prairie chickens, commencing September 4, 1882, at Fair-
mont, Minnesota. Purse $450; of which 3200 to first,
$125 to second, 375 to third, $50 to fourth; $5 forfeit, $10
additional for starters. Closed July 1st with forty-four en-
tries, as follows:

BETTERS.
Mr. R. B. Morgan's Prairie Wonder, by Prairie Joe— Prairie Queen.
Sportsman's Kennel's Prairie Molly, by Prairie Joe— Prairie Queen.
Mr. D. C. Sanborn's Gus Bondhu, by Dashing Bondhu— Novel-
Mr. D. C. Sanborn's Gaze (late Blaze), by Count Noble— Spark.
Mr. D. G. Sanborn's Countess Magnet, by Count Noble— Spark.
Mr. D. McKinnev Lloyd's Count Dad, by Count Nuble — Nellie.
Mr. J. A. Titeomb's Old Walt, by Lincoln— Daisy Dean.
Sir. Jos. H. Dew*a American Dan, by Lincoln— Daisy Dean.
Messrs. B. F. Wilson and J. J. Snellenbur^s Josephine, by Don— Cora.
Mr. J. Otto Donner's Dashing Bulle, by Decimal Dash— Bessie.
Mr. J. Otto Donner's Mate, by Paris— Fairy Belle.
Mr. J. J. Snellenburg-'s Queen Laverock, by Tory — Meg Merriles.
Mr. H. Widdicomb's Prince, by Count Noble— Nellie.
Mr. H. Widdicomb's CounteSo Nellie, by Count Noble— Nellie.
Mr. W. C. Derringer's Monte Cristo, by Thunder— Bess.
Mr. J. P..lmer O'Neil's Acme, by Thunder — Bess.
Messrs. Willard Bros.' Remus, by Zip— Juno.
Mr. W. B. Gates' Carrie J., by Count Noble— Peep o' Day.
Mr. W. B. Mallory's Pink B., by Gladstone— Countess Key.
Dr. C. H. Tidd'a Minnie, by Fred — Allena May.
Mr. H. A. Clock's Del, bv Fred— Allena May.
Mr. A. M. Weinhardt's Davy Crockett, by Sam II— Fan.
Mr. E. E. Hardy'e Elsa, by Drake— Countess May.
Mr. W. J. G. Dean's Zarina, by Druid — Magnolia,
Mr. W. J. G. Dean's Zuda, by Druid — Magnolia.
Mr. A. M. Decker's Scot, by Bob— Flash.
Mr. George C. Marsh's Gilderoy, by Drui J— Princess Draco.
Mr. S. H. Turrill's Doctor, by Pern broke— Royal Gift.
Mr S. H. Turrill's Frank, by Blue Dash— Fipp.
Mr. John D. Ladd's Countess Mollie, by Count Noble — Spark.
Mr. Howard Hartley's Daisy Queen, by Rock — Flame.
Mr. J. Hay ward, Jr.'s Count Campbell, by Joe Jr. — Belle of Nashville.
Mr. xVriel Low, Jr.'s Winfield.

Mr. S. W. W. Straight's Dashing Rip, by Cline— Nancy.
Mr. A. S. Bishop's Flirt, by Thunder— Mi nerva.
Mr. Will Davidson's Bob Caril, by Bill— Moldum,
Dr. S. Fleet Speir's St. Elmo IV, by St. Elmo— Clio.
Mr. B. L. Hurd's Kacv Did, bv Guy Mann ering— Whirlwind.
Mr. J. R, Henrick's Dashing Dick, by King Dash— Skip.
Mr. Luther Adam's Countess May II, by Drake— Countess May.

POINTERS.

Mr. J. J. French's Prairie Rose, by Rival, Jr.— Queen Hamlet,
Mr. James Stinson's Cavalier, by Little Ruffian — Flight.
Mr. James Stinson's Doon, by Sefton — St.Clissor.
Mr. George E. Poyueer's Buster, by Bang— Jean.

Gobdon Measurements. — Below are the measurements of
a Gordon setter in good working condition. They may be
accepted as the representative of a first-class dog, more
likely to shine in the field, however, than on the bench:

Height 24 inches

Length of heaJ 10 inches

Girth of chest 23 inches

Round cranium 16 inches

Round forearm one inch below elbow 7J inches

Length of tail 16 inches

From nose to end of stern 41 inches

From eye to end of nose 41 inches

Weight 63 pounds

Death of Db. Aten's Glen. — Dr. Aten's Glen died at
Centerporc, Long Island, on Thursday, July 20th, from poi-
son administered by some miscreant whose life would be
considered by many of much less value than that of his vic-
tim. Glen's age, at the time of his death, was eight years,
and he had been a faithful companion both at home and in
the field. He was thoroughly broken, and few canines
could add more to a man's pleasure than he, coupled with
Ned, also gone to the happier hunting grounds. He was
winner of first in the Brace Stakes, at the inaugural trial of
the Eastern Field Trials Club, at Robin's Island in 1879;
and in 1880 divided with Sensation the third and fourth
prizes in the All Aged Stakes of the same club. Though not
a bench show dog, he was always considered by the differ-
ent judges before whom he was shown as worthy of a V. H.
C, and his stall was always surrounded by many admirers.
He was also the winner of two silver medals given by the
Westminster Kennel Club in 1880 and 1881, for the best
black and tan with a field trial record. His disposition was
of the best, and his loss will be greatly deplored by his
many friends, as well as his owner, who has my heartfelt
sympathy. "Peace to his ashes." F. N. H.— America n
Field.

THE HERD.

SHEEP AND IMPROVED FARMING.

Sheep have played a most important part in the improve-
ment of the soil in all civilized countries. At an early
period sheep were kept mostly for their wool in all countries;
bat as population increased, and greater demand was made
upon the soil to furnish food, multen became the prinoipal
object of Bheep farming and wool the incident. During this
transition state skillful breeders made a long, careful and
practical study in improving the carcass and its early ma-
turity. Instead of keeping sheep to their full age as breeders
and producers of wool, the most persevering effort was made
to mature them for a profitable market at the earliest dute.
This was done by judicious selections in breeding and the
most generous feeding. The sheep, like other animals, was
found plastic in the hands of a skillful breeder and feeder.
It was Boon found that the improved Southdown and Cots-
wold could be fitted for the most profitable market at from
six to fifteen months old, except those required for breeders,
and these were most profitably turned at four to five years
old, instead of at seven to ttn years.

This transition to the strictly mutton breedB was first
accomplished in Euglund, in the perfection of the Leicester,
CoUwold and Southdown. France is succeeding in trans-
forming the Merino into a profitable mutton breed, by the
most generous system of feeding. This transformation was
produced at the breeding establishment of Rambouillet. At
this establishment, the small-bodied, short-fibered, thin-
fleshed, slow-maturing Merino has become of larger size,
carries a slightly coarser and longer fiber, a heavier carcass,
and a heavier fleece, more reudily takes on flesh, and ma-
tures much earlier. Our American Merinos, in the hands
of skillful breeders and feeders, are undergoing the same
trausi urination. But still these Bheep are not as well
adapted to the production of mutton as the English mutton
breeds; and, in this country, across between the (<otswold
and the Merino has given satisfaction to some skillful
breeders who have made it.

The consumption of mutton is increasing in this country,
especially in our large cities, and it has become profitable to
supply this demand. It is profitable, first, because the price
is remunerative; and secondly, because it is promotive of
good husbandry — the improvement of the soil.

The various cereal crops are depleting, rapidly exhausting
to the soil; but a crop of mutton or wool takes but an im-
perceptible fraction, and, under the best management, adds
to its fertility.

The mineral matter taken from the soil by a five-pound
fleece of wool is only 1.6 ounces in a year, and 5 ounces of
nitrogen. In order that the reader may see what part of the
food is stored up in the body of the sheep, and what is
passed in the solid and liquid excrement, we will quote from
the German tables of experiments: It was found that when
sheep consumed 100 lbs. of nitrogen in their food (being
barley meal), 16.7 lbs. was voided in the solid excrement,
79 lbs. in the liquid excrement, and 4.3 lbs. was stored up
as increase of the body. Thus 95.7 per cent, of the nitrogen
of the food was voided in the excrement, leaving as a loss to
the soil (stored up in the body) only 4.3 per cent. Of the
mineral or ash constituents of the food, it was found that
sheep voided in the excrement 96.2 per cent., and used in
the body only 3.8 per cent. When sheep were fed upon
good clover and meadow hay, the solid excrement contained,
of ash 3.5 per cent., of nitrogen 0.7 percent.; whilst the
urine contained, of ash 5.6 per cent., of nitrogen 1.4 per
cent.

The clover crop iB believed to accumulate nitrogen in the
soil, by absorbing it from the air, and, as we see, it is nearly
all recovered in the excrement of the sheep. If, then, clover
and other grasses ere fed off upon the land by sheep, the
fertility is even increased. This explains the Spanish pro-
verb, that "the foot of the sheep is golden." We wish,
also, to call the reader's attention to the important fact
found in these experiments, that the urine is much more
valuable than the solid excrement. This also holds in the
excrement of other stock. What a tremendous loss, then,
occurs when the liquid is allowed to wash off into the nearest
stream! How very important that farmers should prevent
this loss.

Large cities are now growing up all over the country, and
mutton production is to be one of the most profitable of
farm industries in the near future. Let farmers study and
understand the whole question. — National Live Stock Journal.

IMPROVING DAIRY BREEDS.

Mr. I. K. Felch, who acquired celebrity as a poultry
breeder, seems to be blossoming out in dairy cattle. In a
communication to the American Cultivator, he advocates the
crossing of dairy cattle. He says it is far safer to use a sire
from remarkable ancestry with ordinary cows, than to breed
cows of excellence with ordinary bulls. The former prac-
tice produces the best and most prolific progeny, in the ratio
of sixty to forty.

There is no doubt about this proposition, but it is not new
with Mr. Felch, neither is the statement which follows, of
the transmission of quality by sire, and quantity by dam,
altogether new; but these qualities are not constant. He
states what he considers a remarkable circumstance, in which
the progeny of a Jersey bull and an Ayrshire cow made 356
pounds of butter in twenty-seven weeks, besides furnishing
milk for household use in a family of seven, who were not
stinted in quantity consumed nor confined to skim milk.

The gist of the article is that a Jersey and Ayrshire cross
will produce the best possible butter cow of the country. It
is not at all likely. There are differences between the two
breeds that will not blend kindly. The Ayrshire is superior
in the yield of milk — not so much so, however, as the Hol-
steins. The Jersey excels in the quality of her milk. The
first cross may be valuable, but it by no means follows that
the succeeding progeny would follow to the line. In fact
they would not. They would "strike back" through heredity
to one or the other of the parents, and in the hands of the or-
dinary breeder would rapidly deteriorate. In the hands of
the most successful and scientific breeders, it woula take
long years of breeding to produce animals that would uni-
formly and constantly combine the peculiar excellence of
each, and then only relatively. In fact, practically, it can-
not be done, if we judge by the results obtained by eminent
breeders in the direction of beef. Neither has it yet been
done in the dairy breeds. In other words, it is not in ani-
mal nature, no more than in human nature, to combine all
known excellence in individuals as a rule. As the results of
the most careful and long continued breeding, the highest
excellence is only attained at rare intervals, and then not
covering the greatest excellence in quality and quantity of
beef, or the greatest quantity and best quality of milk.

Our advice to Western dairymen is to stick to breeds of
known capability rather than to seek after something better
by crossing pure breeds. In crossing upon common stock,
use bulls of the breed known to inherit the qualities you seek.
Here you cannot err. You must inevitably breed up. Not
uniformly, of course, yet you will seldom get an animal in-
ferior to the dam. In crossing pure breeds with a view to
improvement, the result will not be so favorable. There-
fore, improve the common stock of the country by using
pure males on selected females, but don't waste time in im-
proving pure breeds by crossing onro another pure breed.

that fowls are regular and persistent feeders. The more
feed the more profit, either in eggs or flesh. Egg farmers,
those who keep poultry for the eggs, have no mean calling;,
but it is a mistaken idea that it is done" without labor. For
this reason, it is better to begin witn good standard stock.
The advantages and satisfaction are always greater. It is-
folly to obtain good stock and afterwards treat it with neg-
lect, and then, because it did not come up to expectations,,
berate the breed.

If eggs are obtained from first-class, highly-fed and
cared-for stock, reason teaches us that the chicks, in order
to arrive at the perfection of their parents, must have simi-
lar care. The eggs bave been produced under certain cir-
cumstances, and the chicks must have similar treatment-
This is why breeders ask and get full prices under all
circumstances. It is just; it keeps the stock out of the
hands of all except those prepared to give the best care, thus,
securing the good reputation of the breed. Finely bred
chicks, while hardy, are like hothouse plants, and will not
bear neglect. Uniformity is not always obtainable in the
broods that are reared. There are exceptions to every rule.
For stocking up purposes the finest should always be
selected, and only those bred from. Thus the vigor and
thrift of the flocks is kept up, as well as the markings of the-
breed. Breed is an excellent thing, and care and feed ara
also good. All united bring about grand result*. Where-
only a few fowls are kept for breeders, and the whole atteu-
tiou is given to those few, the chicks are much finer. Fowls*
that are producing hatching eggs, however, should not ba
forced, as in that case the eggs are produced too rapidly,
and are not sufficiently fertilized. Breeds differ greatly as
to the number of hens allowed to a cock. It also makes a*,
difference whether the fowls are at large or in confinement.
Fowls should have a long run when laying the hatching,
eggs. — Country U-entleman.

A new paper from the Pacific Coast makes its appearance
here, the San Francisco BaEEnEE and Spobtsman, the first
number of which was issued July 1st. It is well got up and
printed, and although taking general notice of- sporting,
matters, is devoted largely to breeding and trotting interests.
The Toronto correspondent of the Beeedeb is Mr. James-
Lang, who is well qualified to attend to its interests. —
Toronto Mail.

*

[SA*J FRAXCJSCO CORRESPONDENCE OP NEW YORK SPIRIT OP THE TIMES.}

NOTHING LIKE IT IS THE WORLD.

POULTRY.

FOWLS FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Where uniformity of size, general health and vigor, as
well as color and beauty, are desired, great care must be ex-
ercised with the breeding stock. It matters little whether
the chicks to be reared are for renewing the stock or for
market. If a pure breed is desired in full perfection, the
stock fowls must not only be well bred, but strong, vigorous,
full of health, and of uniform Bize and markings. Nothing
great or fine may be expected from low origin. Highly bred
fowls may deteriorate troin lack of keeping. I have seen
that fact fully illustrated. That chicks hatched from well
fed, highly bred birds require better keeping und care, I am
compelled to believe, from experience, while at the same
time I am lully able to testify to the fact that they ar« far
more profitable and pay the keeper better.

In procuring fowls for stock purposes, either by nieaus of
eggs or the birds themselves, sufficient attention should be
given as to whether the origin is good, in the first place, and
in the second, if they have been well kept. Good feeding
brings out the fine points iu full perfection, and this is what
is desired. If the blood is not there, then the points can
not be brought out. There is no loss in full feeding of any
kind of poultry. Any one observant of their habits knows

This city is a strange one, iu many respects, to the visitor; it
presents one constant series of surprises, and gives
abundant cause for admiration and wonder. The climate,
soil and secnery all unite to impress upon one the vast reserve-
force that nature has here laid up. The ground yields more
and richer grain and fruits than anywhere else; her mines
pour forth their golden streams as from an exhaustless source;,
the torests grow such trees that the heads thereof rest upon
pillows of clouds; and her vineyards and hillsides grow the
fruit for half a continent. Sucn is the nature and yield of
our products of the earth, and the people of this coast.
They are a people sui generis; enterprising, active, pushing
— leaving nothing unturned that will conduce to prosperity —
they reach forward to success, and grasp it, too. Even the
very horses that plow the fertile fields or draw the handsome
turnout seem to feel the influence of the climate, and show,
by step and action, their keeping and attention.

However, even with all these superior influences and ad-
vantages, stock will sometimes go below the level of high.
health, and require the services of something more than just
the advantages of place and surroundings, merely. This
something is known and fully appreciated in this community,,
as the following will show:

Your correspondent desired to take a ride a few days ago,,
and called at the St. George's Stables, Bush Street, near
Kearney, this city. Mr. J. \V. Murphy, the good-natured
and accommodating proprietor, extended a genial salutation,,
and wanted to know what he should do in the way of a turn-
out. We could have the best, if we wanted it, and "the
best" of the St. George's always means the best that the
city affords. As the harnessing was going on, your writer,
observing a box of St. Jacob's Oil, said, by way of gathering.
Mr. Murphy's opinion;

"I'm bent on pursuing this St. Jacob's Oil to the utmost
limit."

"St. Jacob's Oil?" interrogated Mr. Murphy; "why, my
old fellow, I am just the man to post you on that subject.
I can tell you more about that witched medioine in ten min-
utes than any man in town. Why, we just swear by that
wonderful sort of mixture in this establishment; don't we,
Tim ?" and he turned toward one of the hostlers at work
on a fine-looking piece of horseflesh in the rear of where
we stood.

Tim m.dded assent and pursued his work, while Mr.
Murphy went on to say: "You see that box standing there
on my office desk? Well, I wouldn't be without it for its
weight in gold. It has cured many a valuable animal in
these stables. Our stock gets pretty rough usage sometimes.
I hate any man that will abuse a horse," he threw in par-
enthetically; "he ought to be tied to a post, and get fifty
lashes. But I was going to say that, let a horse come m
with a cut, sore, or swelled limbs, St. Jacob's Oil will
straighten him out in no time. For sprains, galls, swelling*
of the joints, and, I might say, any other sort of ailment,
that medicine is just wonderful. It works like magic. I
have had all sorts of preparations in my time, but I never
saw anything that could begin to accomplish what St.
Jacob's Oil will do, I would not give it for them all put to-
gether. In laet, I don't believe" thert's anything that wiU
compare with it. There's nothing like it in the world."

Such is the opinion and sentiment of one of the most ex-
perienced judges of horseflesh, its needs and requirements,
on the Pacific coast; an opiuiun (so we are informed) that
obtains among the most skiilful-uud critical horsemen of the
country.

C3-; H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES,

i52 MARKET STREET.

Repairs to order. Elevator. 12 Front street.

For a Cool, liefretfhiuy Itrink,

SAMPLE'S HEADQUARTERS,

23 1 Kearney St., bet. Bush & Sutter sts.

S. H. SA&li-JuE.

1882

3pxe fPccjCitler and jlpjcrrlswan.

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MARKET REPORT.

FLOUR— Prices keep steady. The export inquiry is
■fairly active. We quote Best City Extra, $5 ou^S 62S£;
.Superfine, S4 50^4 75; Interior Extra, §1 ~ojtb 25; In-
terior Superfine, S3 75^4 per bbl.

WHEAT— But httie change has taken place in the
market this week. As the season advances operators
think that wheat will command better prices. No. 1
White September sells at $1 09. Millers pay §1 70(3:1 71±
■for suitable parcels.

BARLEY— Transactions in Brewing and Chevalierare
Almost nominal, so far as public business is concerned.
Feed is anything but active. Nobody is forcine spot
parcels, fortunately for sellers, as the demand appeari
to be limited. At the Produce Exchange the recorded
sales included 50 tons So. 1 September, 51 24J4; 200 do
No. 2 August, 31 21J4; 150 do, SI 22 per ctl.

OATS— Market moderately active, while supplies are
slowly increasing. Trading is confined wholly to legiti-
mate business, there being no speculative feeling of con-
sequence. Sales are negotiated within a range of §1 60
ygl 70 per ctl.

. CORN— Market shows but little activity, quotable at
41 65(gl 7U per ctl.

FEED — Ground Barley, new, is quoted at $30, and
-small parcels mixed at $33@3i> per ton. Middlings, 528
per ton at mill. Shorts selliug at Sl7(a;18 per ton.

OILCAKE MEAL — The oil works sell to the trade at
422 50 per ton, less usual discount.
COKNMEAL— S3W per ton.

HAY— We quote: Alfalfa, $11@13; Wheat, $14@15;
Wild Oat, $12 a 13; Stable, $10^12 per ton.
STRAW— Quotable at 55<a65c per bale.
BEANS — The prices are the same as last week, quoted
as follows: Bayos, $2 50i«$2 75; Butter, $3 50'a$3 75 for
small and $4 for large; Lima, S3 75 o$4; Pea, $4<«$4 25;
Pink, $2 40i«S2 45; lied, $2 40„tf$2 45; SmaU White, $4^
41 25; Large White, S3 25i«S3 UU per ctl.

ONIONS— Quotable at 60@75c 8 ctl for Silverskins
■and 30(fi40e \t sack for Red.

POTATOES— In good supply. Wharf rates are as
follows: Early Kose, in sacks, 50<aS0c; boxes, 75c(S$l;
Garnet Chile, SOe^-Sl %1 ctl; Sweet, 2A<§3c # lb.
POULTRY— Prices are well sustained. We quote

S rices as follows: Live Turkeys, Gobblers, 18@20c; do
[ens, 16^1Sc; Roosters, SS.oOtaSti.aO fur old and So'.SS;
for young; Hens, $G.50;«$3; Broilers, S3.50w$5 50, ac-
«)rding to size; Ducks, --^4(«-^0 \-i dozen; Geese, $lcg$1.25
33 pair; Goslings, $1.75ia$2.25 :e' pair.

GAME— We" quote: Hare, $JL75(§$2.25; Rabbits,
Sl@1.50 ^ dozen; Doves, 50;375c %1 dozen; Venison,
85 12c ¥ tt>.

PROVISIONS— In good general request. Eastern
Hams, 17f AlbAc; California Hams. 16al0ic for plain,
lt>i(£tl7c for sugar-cured canvased; Eastern Breakfast
Bacon, 17@18c; California Smoked Bacon, l(Jj(dl6^e for
leavv and medium, and 17£@18c for light and extra
light; Cleir Sides, lejiSlOJc; Pork, S21.50(«S22 for Extra
Prime, $24(&S25 for Prime Mess, S25isS25.50 fo- Mess,
$27 for Clear and $2S(5S2S.50 for Extra Clear; Pi^s' Feet,
SlSiaslS "t^bbl; Mess Beef, §14 for bbls and $7 for half
bhls; Extra Mess Beef, $14.50(5^15; Family Beef,
416ia$16.50 $ bbl; California Smoked Beef, 14j@15c:
per Il>.

HONEY -Very quiet. Comb, 14c to 17c; extracted,
7(g8c per lb.

BUTTER — Market steady. Choice grades are in good
•demand at full figures. We quote prices as follows:
Fancy, 35<£37%c; choice, 32A<g34c; fairto good, 25(«30c;
inferior lots from country stores, 23>^25c; firkin, 2!)(S31c
for good to choice new, and 25^27Ac for ordinary;
pickleJroll 30c to 324c; Western, IS a2oe per lb.

CHEESE— Fair business. We quote prices: Califor-
nia, 12V@13ic for choice; 10@12e for fair to good: do,
factory, in "boxes, 15@l<»c; Eastern, lti(2l7c; Western,
11@14C per lb.

EGGS — A steadier tone prevails of late. We quote
jobbing lots as follows: California, choice, 2S<g32e; In
tenor, 24>:rt26e; Western. 22'-(a27Ac per dozen.

HIDES AND SKINS— No "lack of supplies. Dealers
-are paying the following cash rates for lots in order:
Dry Hides, usual selection, lfValllAc; culls one-third
3e33, and Mexican Hides lc perlbl^ss; Dry Kip, 19@19Ac;
Dry Calf, 20c; Salted Steers, over 55 lbs, lie %( lb; Steers
and Cows, medium, 10c; light do, 9Ac; Salted Kip, 15 to
30 lbs, lOiiUOAc; Salted Calf, ll@.'2Ac; Dairy Calf, 65c1
to 70c each; Sheep Skins, 2>J«r25e for Shearlings, 25c to ,
.60c for short, 60@S0c tor medium, and 75c(ft$l apiece .
for long wool and wool skins. Butchertown Green
Skins bring higher prices.

TALLOW— Quotable at S^Sjc per lb for rendered and
J0j(&llc for refined, both in shipping order.

WOOL — Business very light. We quote nominally as
.follows: Humboldt and Mendocino, per tb, 20@£7c; So-
noma, 25is26c; Siskiyou and Modoc, 22<«25c; Calaveras
■and Foothills, 20@23c; San Joaquin, free, 18@19c; San
Joaquin, defective, 15@17c; Southern Coast, burry and
seedy, 15@17c; Eastern Oregon, choice, 23(S24c; East-
■ern Oregon, fair, 20(S23e; Eastern Oregon, poor, no
.Bile; Valley Oregon, fine, 25 a. 27c; Valley Oregon, coarse,
E2@24c

FRUIT — The market is profusely furnished. Grapes
.are making a liberal display. We qnote lots: Apples,
2aaouc ^bskt,and50c:^$l "^>box; Pears, 25(5 40c ^ bskt,
And 40c to 00c "0 box; Bartlett do, 40ig50e $ bskt, and
7oc((i$l "£ box; Nectarines, 75c{#-?l $ box; Strawberries,
feu@S12; Raspberries, ¥S(5$ll '(1 chest; Peaches, 25i250c
^ box and 25:5:30c f! bskt for common and 35@60c
for Crawford; Figs, 50cia$l 00 $ box; Grapes, 50@75c
for common, 6'3<5S5c for Black Hamburg, 50c@$l 25 for
Rose of Peru, and 75c 5$1 50 %1 box for Muscat; Plums,
d5(ft50e V box; Blackberries, $l(s$5 ¥ chest; Apricots,
lA,(ct2c 'p lb; Watermelons, S4@7 ^ hundred; Cante-
•lonpes, G0c(3Sl 00 V crate; Lemons, S9(S$10 $ bos for
Sicily, and $2<.a$2 50 for California; Limes, $7 50(a?S V
4)ox,for Mexican; Bananas, $2.50(5$! %l bunch; Pine-
apples, S6@$S £ dozen; Tahiti Oranges, $45a$50 ®
thousand.

VEGETABLES— Pumpkins sold to-day at $20 $> ton.
Ko particular change in other descriptions. We quote
prices: Marrowfat Squash, $7@$10 %? ton; Artichokes,
10c $ dozen; Parsnips, 75c; Beets, 75c; Carrots, 50c@
•65c; Turnips, 75c5Sl V'ctl; Cauliflower, eOintiSe^ dozen;
■Cabbage, 50@75c ^ ctl; Garlic, l@Uc$1b; Cucumbers,
15'530c "# box; Green Peas, 2i53c %* lb; Green Peppers,
50(575e V box; Tomatoes, 25 540c $ box; Spinach, 25c
%l sack; Celery, 75e %J dozen; Summer Squash, 30c to 50c
3P box; String Beans, lAc(52c %1 lb; Green Curn, 5@15c
^ dozen; Okra, 50@75c SB>; Egg Plant, 50c«Sl ^ box.

MEAT MARKET— Following are rates for whole car-
cases from slaughterers to dealers:

Bkef — Prime, 7A<.a8c; medium grades, 6c to 6Jc; infe-
rior, SiaS'e per lb.

Veal — LarL'e Calves, 6i@7c; small ones, SffllOc per lb.

Mi'TTOX — Wethers are quotable at 4i<55c, and Ewes
at 4(54'c per lb, according to quality.

Lamb— Quotable at 0(57e per lb.

Pork— Live hogs, 8 5>lc for hard, and 6?c to 6gc for
.soft; dressed do, lligli^c per lb for hard grain hogs.

REVISED SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 18S2.

J. E. Foster names s. m. Clara Patterson, by Grey Mc
Clellau.

G. C. Fountain names blk. f. May Day, by Eugene Cas-

P. J. Shafter names g. b. Gieyson, by brother to Rustic.

Steve Crandall names b. f. No Name, sire unknown.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.- Free for all horses thatnever
beat 2:35; nurse. $400. First horse. ¥240; secoud. $120;
third, $-10. Closed August 1st with the following entries:

Steve Crandell names Mat Doyle's b. g. Boss, by Gladia-
tor, dam unknown.

S. Sperry names Toboas Bros.' g. g. Ralph.

James Garland names g. g. Rcwdy Boy, by Rustic, dam
by Bemiont.

Wm. Bourke names b. g. Johnny, by Auctioneer Johnny.
da in unknown.

SECOND DAT— Wednesday, Aug. 33.

No. 3— TROTTING RACE— 2:50 Class -for horses to be
named by the Executive Committee, and owned in the
District; mile heats, best 3 in 5. Purse, S400; tirst horse,
S240; second, S120; third, S40. Entries to close August 19th.

No. 4— PACING RACE— Between Johnny Weagle and
Washington.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Aug-. 24.

No. 5— TROTTING RACE— Free for all three-year-olds
owned in the District; purse, S300. First horse. S1S0; sec-
ond, $90; third, §30. Closed May 1st, with the following
entries:

C. Stingell names b. f. Debby Mott. by Grey McClellan.

W. J. Starr names blk. f. Starr, by Naubuck.

E. B. Conley names b. c. Magnet, by Brigadier.

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster, by Gen'l Dana.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned. by Overland.

L. H. Boggs names b. c. Warwick, by Milton Medium.

No. 6— TROTTING RACE.— Free for all that never bsat
2:25; purse, $500. First horse, $300; second, $150; t>iml. $50.
Entries closed August 1st with the following entries:

C. W. Welby names ch. g. Starr King, by George M.
Patchen, Jr., dam May Wonder.

L. H. Titus names br. m. Echora, by Echo, dam the
Young Mare.

L. J. Rose names blk. s. Del Sur, by The Moor, dam
Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

John Hughes names b. g. Cairo, by Chieftain, dam un-
known.

J. A. Goldsmith names blk. s. Director, by Dictator, dam
by Mambrino Chief.

G. Valensin names s. s. Crown Point, by Speculator.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Aug. 25.

No. 7— TROTTING RACE.-Free to all horses that never
beat 2:40; purse, $500. First horse. $300; second. $150; third,
$50. Closed August 1st, I8S2, with the following entries:

Steve Crandell names B. F. Miller's b. s. Marin, by Geo.
M. Patchen, Jr., dam by Hambletonian,

L. H. Titus names b. s. Exde, by Echo, dam Eel! Mason,
by Belmont.

Pat Farrell names b. h, Vanderlynn, by Geo. M. Patchen,
dam a Joseph mare.

G. Bernard names g. g. Allan Roy. Pedigree unknown.

A. B. Cooper names s. g. Frank Moscoe, by Frank Mos-
coe, dam unknown.

M. Rollins names J. McCord'sb. g. Freestone, by Captain
Webster, dam Owen Dale mare.

Chas. H. Shear names A. S. Bechtol s blk. g. Slim Jim,
by the Tyler horse, dam unknown.

No. 8— To be filled by the Association.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Aug-. 26.

No. 9— TROTTING RACE.-Free for all horses that
never beat 2.30; purse, $500. First borse, $300; second, $150;
third. $50. Closed August 1st, 1882, with the following en-
tries:

W. D. Hammond names g. s. Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

Steve Crandell names Wm. Bihler's b. m. Blanche, by
Gray McClellan, dam by John Nelson.

S. Sperry names J. & W. S. Fritche's ch. m. Nellie R.,
by Gen McClellan, Jr., dam Susie Rose.

J. A. Goldsmith names br. s. Inca, by Woodford's Mam-
brino, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

A. Waldstein names b. s. Albert W., by Electioneer,
dam by John Nelson.

H, McConn names g. g. Blackmore.

No. 10— TROTTING RACE— 2:21 Class, reopened. Purse,
$500; not less than four to enter. To close August 19, 1882.

TOURTH ANNUAL MEETING

OF THJ3

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park Association,

At SANTA ROSA.

Commencing Tuesday, August 22c!
and ending Saturday, August 26th.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Aug, 33, 1883.

No. 1— TROTTING RACE.-Free for all two-year-olds
owned in the District. Mile heats, 2 best in 3; purse. $200.
First horse, $12iJ; second, $-i'.i; third, $20. Closed on the first
day of May with the following entries:

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal, by Abboteford.
aerly.

CONDITIONS.

1. In all races five to enter and three to start. Any
horse distanced or not starting will forfeit his entrance fee.
No money will be paid for a walk over.

2. Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association to gov-
ern running races, and of the National Trotting Associa-
tion to govern trotting.

3. No horse entered in a purse can he withdrawn except
by consent of the Judges.

i All trotting and pacing races, except No, L will be
mile heats, 3 best in 5.

J. P. CLARK, President.
CHARLES HOFFER, Secretary.

SONOMA & MARIN

DISTRICT

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
It ACE S !

Tuesday, August 29th.

No. 1— RUNNING RACE.— Purse $500; free foralL five to
enter, three to start. Entries extended to August 2.3d,
18S2.

No. 2— TROTTING RACE.— 2:50 class; purse $400, with
the following entries :
E. B. Conley enters b m Placeda.
S. S. Drake enters s f Huntress.
C. F. D. Hastings enters s h Como.
H. G. Carrillo enters b m Lady Zaue.
M. O'Reily enters br m Emma Taylor,
S. Sperry enters s g St. Patrick.
W. G. Atkins enters b h No Name.
S. P. Taylor enters b g Little Jim.
J. B. Chase enters Jlohawk Chief.

"Wednesday, August 30th, 1882.

No. 3.— TROTTING-2 25 CIaS3. Parse, $700, with follow-
ing entries:

J. Hughes enters b h Cairo.

G. Valensin enters ch s Crown Point.

Chas. "W. Welby enters ch g Starr King.

J. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness.
No. 4.— TROTTING— Three-year-olds; purse $350, with fol-
ing entries:

W. ftl. Wood enters b g Ned. by Overland, dam unknown.

E. B. Conley enters Whitney's b c Magnet, by Brigadier,
dam Gazelle.

S. Crandell enters Stingle's b f Deby Mott, by Gray Mc-
Clellan, dam by John Nelson.

J. E. Foster cnturs Bihler's b c Buck Foster by Gen.
Dana, dam by John Nelson.

W. J. Starr enters blk f Lady Starr, by Naubuck, dam
unknown.

S. S. Drake enters br f Sister, by Admiral, dam Black
Flora

Thursday, August 31st.

No. 5.— RUNNING— Purse, $300; free for all; half-mile
heats, 3 in 5; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries extended to
August 23.
No. 6.— TROTTING— 1 :40 class. Purse, $300, with follow-
ing entries :

Jas. Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy.

Pat. Fantill enters b b Vanderlynn.

B. T. Miller enters l> b Marin.

Win Uourke enters b h Johnny.

A. B, Cooper eDters ch g Frank Mosco.

J. Mackey enters b s Exile.
No. 7.— TROTTING— Yearling's Puree, $150, with follow-
ing entries:

I. C. Reardon enters b c Bluo Gown, by Gus, dam by Geo-
M. Patchen.

E. B. Conley enters Whitney's ch c Dawn, by Nutwood,
dam Countess.

Wm. Bourke enters g c Dublin, by Admiral, dam by Bell
Alta.

John Pfau enters b c Young Eureka, by Eureka, dam
Fairbanks mare.

P. J. Shafter enters g c Vikiug, by Rustic, dam tby Law-
yer's Stockbridge Chief.

J. E. Foster enters Bihler's be No Name, by GenDana,
dam by John Nelson.

t&F. Needham enters b c Conemara, by Volunteer, dam by
Speculation.

Friday, September 1st.

No. 8— TROTTING RACE.— Consolation Purae; purse
$250.
E. B. Conley enters b m Placeda.
S. S. Drake enters s f Huntress.
C. F. D. Hastings enters s h Como.
H. G. Carrillo enters b m Lady Zane.
M. O'Reily enters br m Emma Taylor.
S. Sperry enters s g St. Patrick.
W. G. Atkins euters b h No Name.
S. P. Taylor enters b g Little Jim.
J. B. Chase enters — Mohawk Chief.

No. 9— TROTTING RACE. —Two-year-olds; purse $300
with following entries :

G. C. Fountain enters blk f May-Day, byEugeneCasserly,
dam by Toronto Chief.

E. B. Conley enters Whitney's ch c IdeaL by Abbotsford,
dam Countess.

John Pfau enters dk b g Mike, by Eureka, dam Hipped-
back Mare.

P. J. Shafter enters Grayson, by Norman Rustic, dam
Olema, by Whipple's Hambletonian.

S. S. Drake euters b c Standard, by Admiral, dam un-
known.

SI J. E. Foster enters s f Clara Patterson, by Gray McClel-
lan, dam by Gen. Dana.

Saturday, September 2d.

No. 10— PACING RACE.— Purse $500, with following en-
tries:
G. Valensin enters br m Ouida.
E. P. Dennisou enters ch m Lady Hayes.
S. Sperry enters blk s Washington.
No. 11— TROTTING RACE.— 2:30 clas ; purse $500. with
the following entries :
A Waldstein enters b s Albert W.
W. D. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward.
J. A_ Golsmiih enters br s Inca.
Henry McCoun enters — Blackmore.

W. E. COX, Secretary.

J. A. McKERRON

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.

NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,

Between Duponfc and Stockton. San Francisco.

REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

J. O'KANE,

MANXTFACTD-EEB AND IMPCETEB OP

Harness, S a d d 1 e s , Whips,
Blankets, Boots, Etc.

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Social attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
all kinds for horses. Can refer to all the principal trainen
and horsemen on the Pacific Coast.

N. B. — My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely due to the cari-ful observation and th»
valuable suggestions of the most skillful "turfmen" in the
United States. The benefits of which revert to the public in
the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING ARTICLE.
Sole agent for Dr. A. H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKinney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
band the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, bridles, whips, spars, bits, and 2i-lb
race saddles.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

No. 513 CLAY STREET.

Importers and Dealere in

CUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING
TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC

SEVENTEENTH

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

OF THE-

P. DOYLE,

1011 Marked St., San Francisco,

California.

Harness, Collar, Saddle

■ AND

Horse Boot Manufacturer.

All work made of best materials by hand and
warranted.

SEND FOR PRICES.

Mechanics' Institute

WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1S82,

AT THE

MEW PAVILION,

Larkin, Hayes, Polk and Grove StsM
AND CONTINUE UNTIL SEPT. 16th.

PREMIUMS of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, Diplo
mas and Cash will be awarded to meritorious exhibits in
Art, Manufactures aud Natural Products.

Full information will Xt- given or sent by applying at the
office, 21 Post St.

P. B. CORNWALL, President.
J. H. CTJLVEK, Secretary, J. H. G1LMORE, Supt

MDME. EXILDA LACHAPELLE,

SPORTSMEN'S HEADQUARTERS,

N. E. Corner Post and Central Avenue.

Refreshments and Ladies' Sitting Room.

T. McGINNIS,

MANDFACTDRER OP

SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, COL-
LARS, BRIDLES, AND HORSE
CLOTHINC.

Repairing carefully done. Only first-elass material used
775 Market st., bet. 3rd & Jttli.

DAVID L. LEVY,

39 THIRD STREET,

Jeweler, Designer of Medals

and Testimonials.

Repairing neatly done.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

THE MUSIC LESSON.

3EI1TITDE.EDS OF DELIGHTED ONES

See, for the First Time in their Lives, the

JAPANESE ARTIST AND EMBROIDERERS

AT WORK IN'THEIK NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

ICHI BAN, 22 and 24 Geary Street.

The Bueedkb and Sportsman is printed witk Sbattnck and Fletcher's Iuk.

126

*ghc ISmte mt& ^poxismmx.

August 19,

dan. McCarthy,

MVEKTjBOARDIIVG A5D SAXE STABLE

608 Howard St., near Second.

Largest stock of fast livery teams in theStatc. First
class boarding. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horses, buggies, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

HOW TO CURE
Your Horses!

DUNBAR'S

HOOF and HEALING OINTMENT

If applied according to directions,

is a Never-failing Remedy and Positive Cure

FOR

QUARTER CRACKS, THRUSH, BRITTLE HOOF,
DEAD FROG, CONTRACTIONS OF THE HEEL
OR FOOT, in all cases, and is, in fact, a specific and
certain cure for all Diseases to which the Horses Foot
is liable.

It is also an infallible remedy for COLLAR GALLS,
SCRATCHES, MUD FEVER, GREASE HEEL, OLD
SORES, FRESH WOUNDS, and other like ailments of
the animal kingdom.

For sale by all Druggists and Harness Makers.

RED1NGTON & CO., and
LANGLEY & MU'UELS.

Wholesale Agents.

If your Druggist or Harness Maker does not keep it in
stock, he will get it for you.

\TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 CALIFORNIA ST.

FINE

Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

T. G. Parker & Co.,

The American Tailoring Establishment,

237 Kearny St., near Bash.

s Suits $25 to $35

Dress Suits . $40 to $60

Ifo Chinese labor employed or shoddy
trimmings used.

Pine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

Sacramento State Fair,

1882.

Auction Sale

Brood Mares — four-year-olds
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely bred and promising animals as
there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

SPORTING GOODS.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS,

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
INDIAN CLUBS.

HUNTING KNIVES,

Our Own Manufacture.
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Fin.st Assortment in the City.
WILL m P1NCK,

Leading Cutlers, 709 Market Street

Turkish and Russian

STEAM BATHS.

No. 722 Montgomery Street,

Near "Washington, San Francisco.

Russian Baths Cure Rheumatism.

Turkish Baths Cure Heart Disease.
Sulphur Baths Cure Skin Diseases.

Grindelia Baths Cure Poison Oak.
Steam Baths Cure Intemperance.

Medicated Vapor Baths Cure Catarrh,
Masai, Throat and Lung Troubles.

These Baths Cure Constipation, Piles, Liver and Kidney
Diseases, Fever and Ague and Biliousness, acting as a
perfect rejuveuator tor all Nervousness and Debility, and
to recuperate the system after long continued sickness,
when all other remedies have failed Connected with this
establishment is a Medical .Sanitarium, where patients will
receive every attention and home comfort, including
pleasant rooms and Hygienic board. Send for circulars
giving full description 01 these celebrated Baths and cost
tor a course of treatment.

DR. JUSTIN GATES,

' Late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and
Russian Baths, Medical .Sanitarium and Steam Bath Drug
Store, 722 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

UVERflCKS FOR SALE.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F and Hazel K,
whelped April 20, 1883, out of Lulu Lavearck by Macgregor,
Rob Roy— Queen Mab.

Price of Daisy. $50; of Hazel, §35.

Will book orders for pure Laverock pups by Prince Lav-
Brack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverock, Gorlo-
witz Petrel, at $35 each, when seven weeks old.

Enquire of Ed. BREEDER an u Sportsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if not
as represented or if not satisfactory.

Llewellyn Setters
FOR ALE.

For lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

Blue Belton Setter Pups,

From Belton and Bell, the son of Jessie— by Dan— by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for s25 each.
For information apply to the office of the Breeder and

Sportsman.

RAILROADS.

C P. xv. It.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are dne to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

9.30 A M

* 4.00 p M

* 430 p M
8.00 a m
3.30 pm

* 4.30 p m

8.00 A M

* 4.00 P M
9.30 A 31
430 pm
8.00 a m

* 400 P M
S.OOa m

1 430 pm
t S.OO a m
9.30.
8.00 A M
5.00 p 3d
9.30 A M

* 400 P M
8.00 AM
8.00 A M

10.00 am
3.00 pm
5.00 P M
3.30 p m
5.30 p M
8.00 a m
8.00 a m
8.00 am
3.30 p M

* 430 P M

* 4.00 p m
8.00 a m
3.00 p m
8.00 am
9.30 a m
3.30 P M

* 400 P M
•430 pm

3.30 p M

aoo.

•430 pm

* 8.00 A M

DESTINATION.

. Antioch and Martinez. .

. . .Calistoga and Napa. .

, ( Deming, El Paso 1 Express . .
. 1 Paso and East. / Emigrant

, [ Gait and I via Livermore

, I. Stockton j via Martinez-

...lone

. . .Knight's Landing

" (tSundays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . .Livermore and Pleasanton. . .

...Madera and Fresno..

. .Marysville and Chico. ,
. .Niles and Haywards. .

. j Ogden and 1 Express

. "(.East i Emigrant

...Redding and Red Bluff

, 1" Sacramento, ) via Livermore .

. -J Colfax and > via Benicia

. (.Alta ) via Benicia

. . .Sacramento, via Benicia

. . . Sacramento River Steamers . . .
...San Jose

. .Vallejo..

(ISundays only). ,

.Willows and Williams. .

2.40 p M

•12.40 P M

fl10.10 A M

7.40 P M

11.40am

10.10 a m

10.10 am
7.40 p M
2.40 p M
7.10 am
5.40 PM

12.40 P M
5.40 P m

10.10 am
U1.40 A M
2.40 p M
5.40 pm
8.40 a M
2.40 p M
*12.40 p M
5.40 p M
5.40 P m
410 P m
9.40 am
8.40 a m

11.40 a M
6.10 a M
5.40 pm
5.40 p M
7.40 P m

11.40 A M
•10.10 a 3i

• 6.00 am
410 pm
9.40 am
7.40 pm
2.40 P M

£11.40 AM
•12.40 P m
•10.10 am
11.40 am

• 7.40 p M
"10.10 a 31

• 7.40 p M

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND FIEK.

From "San Francisco, n Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND '6.00-*6.30— 7.30-8.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30-1.30-2,30-3.30— 1.30-5.30-6. 30—
7.0O-S.0O-9.3O-ll.O0-'12.0O.

To ALAMEDA — »6.00-#t6.30— 7.00-#t7.30— 8.00— *t8.30—
9.00— *t9.30— 10.00— 11.00—12. 00-1.00— 2.00— 3.00— *|3.30
— 1.00— *t!30- 5.00- *|5.30-6.00—*t6.30-7.00- "8.00 —
9.30-11.00— *12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— *6.30— 7.00— n.SO-S.OO— *8.30—

9.00 —1 9.30-10.00 - 110.30— 11.00- Jll.30-12.00-1.00-
2.00— 3.00 — 4.00— t.30—5.00-5.3O— 6.00-6.30— 7.00— 8.00
-9.30— *12.0O.

To WEST BERKELEY "6.00-"6.30— 7.00-"7.3O-:8.O0

— «8.30 -9.00-10.00-11.00-2.00-3.00— 4.00--4.30-5.00
—•5.30-6.00— *6.30-7.00.

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROAD GAUGE.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

' COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, from
Pas4f.-ir.-vr Depot on Townsend Street, between Thirdand
Fourth Streets, as follows :

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

Pathological Horse Shoer

PRACTICAL IK ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES
■ No. 105 Commebcial St.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

DESTINATION.

8.30 A M
9.30 A m

10. -'0 A M

* 3.30 P M
4.25 P 31

* 5.15 P M
6.30 P M

1

8.30 A M
10.40 A M
3.30 p M
4.25 p m

I

10.40 A M
1 3.30 P M

1

10.40 A 31
• 3.30 p M

10.40 A M
' 3.30 p m

{

10.40 A M

{

Santa Clara, San Jose,
and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monter.=y, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 a M

• 8.10 A H
9.03 A M

•10.02 A M

• 3.36 P M
t 4.59 P M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P M

9.03 A M
•10.02 A M

• 3.36 P M
6.00 P M

t 6.15 p M

•10.02 a w

6.00 P M

1 Sundays excepted.

f Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 a. m.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with 8.30 a. m. Train.

TO SPORTSMEN

AND

PLEASURE^ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort, the beat places in the Stat*
for

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
PACIFIC COAST,

With its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may be had

The Bat of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which abound in
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Baracuda, Pompino
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
"HOTEL DEL MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

From BROADWAY, O AKLAND -*5.32- "6.02 -6.32-
7.02—7.32-8.02-8.32-9.02-9.32-10.02-10.32 — 11.02-
11.32—12,02-12.32-1.02-1.32 -2.02—2.32—3:02—3:32—
4.02—1.32-5.02-5.32-6.02—6.32-7.02- 8.02-9.32 —11.02

From EAST OAKLAND '5.21-*5.51-6.21-6.51— 7.51

—8.51—9.51—10.51—11.51-12.51-1.51—2.51—3.51 -4.51—
5. 51-6. 51— 7.51— 9.21— 10. 51.

From ALAMEDA-'5.15— "5.45— 6.15— 7.10-'+7.35-8.10—
•t8.35 — S.10-M9.35-10.1Q— 'N0.35--1I. 10-12.10-1. 10-
2.10-3.10— U0-*ti. 35— 5.10-M5.35— 6.10-'(6.35— 7.15
•f7. 35 -9. 15— 10.45.

From BERKELEY *5.45 — "6.15 — 6.45— "7.15— 7.15—

•8.15 — 8.45- :U.15-9.45-:i0.15— 10.45- Jll. 15—11.45—
12.45-1.45-2.45-3.45-415—1.45-5.15— 5. 45-6. 15-t,45
—7.45-9.15— '10.45.

From WEST BERKELEY •5.45— *6.15-6.45~ *7.15-

7.45 — 8.45 — 9.45— 10.45-1.45-2.45— 3.45— 4.45— *5. 15—
5.45-*6.15-6.45-'7.15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO "7.15-9,15—11.15-1.15-3.15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND "6.15-8.15—10.15—12.15-2.15—4.15.

All trains run daily, except when star (*) denotes Sun-
days excepted, tTrains marked thua (() run via East Oak-
land. ISundays ouly.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., ,8. F.

A, N. TOWNE,
Gen. Supt.

H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 I 50 feet)
For "Warm Salt Water Pluhoe and Swimming

ELEGANT ROOMS

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc., Etc.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known Watering

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

US' At PA.TARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connects
daily with Trains of the S. P. R. R.

The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San Mateo
Santa Clara, Sun Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game ahounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PIXARC1TOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached

by this line. Stages connect with trains daily at S;in M.iUr.
for those well-known Retreats, PL'KISSIMA. .SAN ORE-
GGRIO and PESCADERO. We wuidd particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
BRUNO and M. MAIloN S lur RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are hut a short distance from San Francisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of this manly
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsnlen and others presenting Passaic Tickets of and
i.leseriotiou issueil by this Company, will he entitled to
FREK TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOUS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put iu charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiain Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHECKS lor all Dogs received in Baggage Cars.

fTJ7' In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
trausit, it is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR
and CHAIN. Onus mid Fishing Tackle cheeked and car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart uuil Securely packed
iu wood or leather cases may he taken in Passenger Cars

$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered irt
the State.

TICKET OFFICES Passenger Depot, Towusend street
and No, 2 New Montgomery street, Palace Hotel
A C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882.

gjj' S. P. Atlantic Express Train via Los Angeles, Yu-
ma, etc.. leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland Ferry, foot
of Market Street, at 9:30 A. M.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT-RUNNING-For two-year-olds; purse-
£400; mile dash; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys:

G. W. Trahern enters s g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels ; dan*
by Norfolk.

D. S. Terry enters s g Clara, by Joe Daniels ; dam by
W oodburn.

Jas. F. Mahon enters b f Gracie Mahon, by Modoc ; dam
by Norfolk.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br s Bryant W., by Monday ;
dam by Bete.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A. McCloud enters b c Mount Vernon, by Nutwood ;
dam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. Giddings enters b s L. J., by Sultan ; dam by The
Moor.

L. U. Shippee enters ch f , by Priam ; dam by Chief-
tain.

L. V. Shippee enters s h , by Nutwood; dam by

Chieftain.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

F. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy, by Chieftain
dam, McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Big Lize. ■
H. B. Cooper enters s h Frauk Mosco, by Frank Mosco ;
dam unknown.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy ; pedigree unknown.

W. E. Price enters b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation;
dam, Young Lady Vernon.

John Mclutyre enters ch g Edwin Forrest, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A C. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim, by
Taylor horse; dam unknown.

James Garland enters gg Rowdy Boy, by Rustic; dam-
by Belmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coots' b m Manon, by Nut-
wood ; dam. Addie.

L. H. Titus enters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen ; dam, a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern enteis b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Louis Duncan enters b g Louis D.

Steve Crandall enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClelland ; dam hy John Nelson

"WeinesdJiY, Sept. 20th.

No. 4— DISTRICT RUNNING— For three-year-olds;
purse SS00. Closed with six entries.

Colonel C Dorsey enters b c Dare Devil, by Imp. Partl-
gan ; Dam by Specter.

G. W. Trahern enters s f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters hr g Reel Teny. by California; dam*
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam. Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie BeRe, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Tbad Stevens.

No. 5-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class: purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more thau ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

James M. Learned enters b s Reliance, by Alexander;
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Wilkes.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive; dam. Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;
dam, .

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain; dam by
Odd Fellow.

John A Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas; dam by
George.

L. U. Titus enters br m Echora, by Echo ; dam the
Young Mare.

J. H. Dodge enters ch h Honesty, by Priam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L. J. Rose enters blk s Del Sur, by The Moor ; dam.
Gretchen. by Mambrino Pilot.

C. H. Welby enters chg Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen,
Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 6-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1 :43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive i?2W additional. Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby, for H. C. Judson, enters s m May D., by
Wildidle; dam. Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare.

William Boots enters s c Inauguration, by Wildidle ;
dam, Miami.

George Hearst enters b s Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dAm Demirep.

No. 7-DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with ten entries.

H. Rohison enters a c Almooue, by Algona ; dam an
Oregon mare.

E. Giddings enters be Alpha, by Algona; dam a farm
mare.

G. W. Trahern enters blk f Baby Mine, by Nephew: dam
by Sherman Blaekhawk.

.1 M Learned enters b c Harmony, by Reliance ; dam,
Maud.

J, A. McCloud enters brc Judge Paterson, by Nephew;
dam, Daisy.

D. Vishereuters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; tlum, un-

,1 W Warren enters b c Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes ;
dam, Major Mono.

1,. M. Horse enters h c John O'Brien, by Mambrino
Wilkes; dam by Pho)be"Cary.

Kied Arnold enters br c Ha Ha, by Nephew; dam by
M< Otaek. o I'.laekhawk.

L, U. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

Wm. M. Murray enters b f Merced Girl, hy Nephew; dam
by Morgan.

Fp-iday, Sept. 22d.

No, S PACIFIC COAST RUNNING - Free for all;
two miles mid repeat; purse .--"<), mid .-COO added if more
than i. u .'utiles. Four moneys.

P. .1 Shatter enters b Ol Night Hawk, by Imported.
Haddington ; dam hy Noifulk.

Jack Douglass enters eh s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam. Lady Clare, by Norfolk

n i; Cuvey enters Leland Stanford's b m Precious, by
Lever; dam, ProUc, ly Thunder.

William L. Appleby enters, for BL C. Judson, b c Patrol
hy Wlldtdle; 'lam, Neltie Brown.

William Boots enters h ni MoUie H., by Wildidle ; dam.
Mamie Hall, by Norfolk.

1882

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No. 9 — DISTRICT— BUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse £500; best two in three; 7 to cuter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

Jack Douglass enters ch a s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam. Lady (.'lave, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel 0, Dorsey enfers br c Bitd Catcher, by Specter ;
dam. Pet, by Young Melbourne.

William M. Murray enters s h Samuel Stevison, by Thad
Stevens; dam by Rifleman.

G. W. Traheru enters s m Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
■dam by Norfolk.

John Miller enters br m Picnic, by Joe Daniels; dam by
Norfolk.

J. A, Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
^am by Norfolk.

Seth Peyton enters b g George Bender, by ; dam,

Sugar Phun. by Lodi.

J. N. Randall enters s g Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels ;
'dam, Julia, by Nona Sahib.

A. Miller enters b m Lady Partisan, by Partizan ; dam,
.sister of Tommy Chandler.

M. E. Piggott enters br c Idler, by Wildidle'; dam, Kate
-Gift, byliodi.

No. 10-PACTFIC COAST TROTTING— For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 18S2; 2:22 Class; purse
$1,500. and s500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash (§150) with hia own same, August 1,1832. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary. September 1, 1S82 Four moneys.

Nominators- Charles W. Welby. G. Valensin, John A.
•Goldsmith, L. H. Titus, J. E. McDonald.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock,

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy.

Elijah Downer enters Eugene Mara's ch g Tump Win-
ston (formerly Kent), by Primus; dam, Lady Don.

A. Waldstein enters b 5 Albert W., by Electioneer; dam
by John Nelson ,

John A. Goldsmith enters hlk s Director, by Dictator;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
dam by Edward Everett.

S. Sperry enters J. and W. S. Fritch's ch m Nellie R.,
by General McClellan, Jr.; dam, Susie Rose.

W. D. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Hayward; dam, Lady Poscora. ,

No. 12— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
^400, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

T. J. Young enters s g Colonel Dickey,

G. "Valensin enters b m Ouida,

L. E. Yates enters b m Corette, by Winthrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter,

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy ;
dam, Nelson mare.

A. L. Hinds enters W. M. Hammond's e s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop; dam, a Blackbird mare.

In addition to other premiums, H. T. Dorrance will
offer a set of choice track harness, valued at $65, for the
horse owned in the District that makes the fastest trotting
record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a $25-jockey
saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
.record owned in the District at the Fair.

Irving .Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, offers a special
premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
best two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. -Also, for
the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
besshowu at the Stockton Fair,

EE3IAEKS AND CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
four moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified: but the Boaid of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year- olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry. 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only he entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but oue money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. M. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been improved. Stables
bay and straw free to competitors.!

L. U. SHIPPEE, President.

J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

THIRD FAIR

Ninth District Agricultural Ass'

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co-, Cal,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th. at 1:30 o'clock, p. m.
Running— No. 1. Purse of $40. Free for all saddle
horses that have never run for money. Catch weights.
Half mile and repeat. First, $30; second, $10.
SECOND DAY.
Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
Parade op Stock in front of the Grand Stand.
At 1:30 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 2. Purse of $100.
Free fur all. Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25,

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running- No. 3 Purse $30. Mule

Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, $20;

6ecoud, $10. »

THIRD DAY.

Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Running—No. 4. Purse of $150. Free for all Mile

heats, two in three. Pirst, $100; second, $50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p m.— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. Fust, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 6. Purse of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horse3 that
have never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30
second, $10.

FOURTH DAY.

Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Ladies' Equestrianism- First, $15; second, $10; third.

$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the

exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. m.— Trotting — No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, tliree in five. First, S150; second,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, P. M.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of $150. Free for all Weights tor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, $30; first horse to
Second quarter pole, $30; first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first horse to last quarter pole, $50; that is, the horse
bat first reaches a quarter pole wins money, if. a horse

reaches all the quarter poles and home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Remarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District [comprised of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July, 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en
trance.

All entries in these races must be made with the Secrc
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in tht
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in full.

The trotting races will he conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Assoeiatiou, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association,

All horses entered for a race will be uuder the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of the Boaed.

G. C. BARBER, Femdale. President

S. H. CRABTK EE, Rohnerville Secretary

MUKRIS LEVINGER, Rohnerville Treasurer

The Victorian Trotting Club,
(i/d) °

MELBOURNE, Austbaiia,

The undermentioned Prize, to ue competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1883.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter and three to start.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
p. si. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1882.

The Victoriau Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United States, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing, R. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAW JOSE, CAL.,

Sept. 25th to 30th,|'82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRA31ME.

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 25th, 1882.

No. 1. TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.

C. Van Buren, of Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' h m Ma-
non, by Nutwood, dam Addie.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller, San Rafael, enters b s Marin, by Patchen,
dam unknown.

W. H. Henderson, San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.

H. B. Cooper, Alameda, enters b g Frank Mosco, by
Frank Mosco, dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

John Mclutyre, Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rus-
tic, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta-
tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING— For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile daBb; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; ¥150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E., by Monday.

Palo Alto eutLis Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler, dam Frou Frou, by Asteroid.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W,, by Monday,
dam Bet.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' h c Panama,
by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield. enters P. Coutts' bl f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horde
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Stenilerand Ayers, Portland, enter eg Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter bg Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland.

George Howson enters b a Jim Douglass, by Wildidle.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood-
ing, dam Gladiola by Norfolk.

H. O. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie IJrownley by Rifleman.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b h Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shatter. Olema. enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b b Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodbum.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNING- Selling Race -

Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
si, 000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation . Winner can be claimed by any

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle; value. $500.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown; value, --500

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b b Belshaw by'.Wild-
idle, dam Susie WJhy Hercules; value, $400.

P. J. Shatter, olema, enters b s Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; value, $800,

J. !■'. Gilmer. Suit Lake, enters cii h Em-hre, by Lienster,
dam Flush ; value, $500.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, $400.

S. Perry, Petaluma. enters J. and W. 8. Fritsch s ch m
Nellie R. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E.Mara, Carson City, enters s g Trump Winston (Form-
erly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, enters gs Poscora Hayward,
by Billy Hayward, dam Lady I'oscora.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bm Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner to bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 38th,

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; S175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

William Boots, San Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wildidle, dam Miama, by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters Patrol, by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T. H. Williams enters W. L. Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts" b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra F., by
Lienster, dam Flush,

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for all. Purse
$300.

A. L. Hinds, Oakland, enters W. M. Hammond's b s Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam Blackbird.

E. S. Dennison, Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A. Van Amringe, Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Carette, by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Welgle.

No. 10. SAME DAY— TROTTING— For four-year-olds.
Purse $400.

James Garland, of Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

A. Waldstein. San Francisco, enters b s Albert W., by
Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.

tA purse of $400 is offered in lieu of No. 10. the same
having failed to fill. For 2:36 class entries will close Au-
gus* 16, 1882.]

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUNNING— U mile dash. Free for all; $50

entrance; $15 forfeit; .-200 added. Second horse to receive
bis entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle.

Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m Mollie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie Hall.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D., by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J, F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance, dam imp. Neilson.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA, SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cal., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives s400; second horse, $100, Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember lrt.

N 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING — Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse. s75; entrance $5, added.

No. 5 -TROTTING -Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIKD DAY- Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, S10U; entrance $5. added.

jjo. 7-FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING -Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District: dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Sattjbday, Oct. 7.

No. 9-RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. Firrt
horse receives §400; second horse. $100; entrance 10 per cent,
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. io— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock p. BL on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Knees two or more entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rides to govern trot-

just what it

says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.
J. H. MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

George Hearst, San Francisco, caters ch f Myr«J
eter. dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter a g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No. 12. SAME DAY-TROTTING -2:27 class. Purse
$400.

Charles David enters Charles McClevertys bg Prince
Allen, by Ethan Allen, Jr.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl 8 Director, by
Dictator, dam Mambrino Chief.

NO. 13. SAME DAY - TROTTLNG-For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters b f Zeluska,. by Sultan,
darn (Jretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam
by Hambletoniau.

[A purse will probably be offered in lieu of No. 13, the
same having failed to till.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTlNG-2:22 class. Purse S750.

L. H Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

I. E. McDonald, Marysville, enters b s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters gr s Romero, by
Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown*

Patrick Parrel, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters sg Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent!.

A. Waldstein. San Francisco, enters b s Albert W., by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND" CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trofc
a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall .
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock si. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

A KING, President

T. S. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAX— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, 315
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.
No. 1. H. C. Judson name3 b m (aged) Ella Doane, by

Wildidle, dam Mattie Brovrn, by Rifleman, 114 lhd.
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c (3), Forest

King, by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch f (3) Kate Carson, by Joe

Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lbs.
No. 4. Wm. Boots names b g (3) Bob. by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola, by Norfolk, 92 lbs.
No. 5. John Green names b s (3) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe

Daniels, dam by Woodbum, 95 lbs.
No. 6. P. Robsou names ch f (2) May B., by Shannon.

dam Jessie R„ 72 lbs.
No. 7. Theo, Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk.

dam Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. Geo. Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by Wild-
idle, dam by Norfolk. 108 lbs.
No. 9 Geo, Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.
No. 10. Stemler A: Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Renwick, by

Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.
No. 11. Cy Mulkey names ch m (aged) Premium, by Car-
ter, dam Flying Cloud, 111 lbs.
No. 2.— RUNNING -BREEDERS1 STAKE. -For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.
No. 1. John Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by Lein

ster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinster, dam Addie

A, 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Mulkey, by LeiuBter, dam

Irene Harding, 110 lb3.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster, dam Little

Sophe, 110 lb3.
No. 5. Same names ch f Hattio Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst names ch f Belle S.. by Ba;:aar, dara

Avail, 107 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f Maria F., by Lehister, dam

Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 8. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, by Young Melbourne, 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Mee names b c Judge MeKinstry. by Thad

Stevens or Urinstead, data Katie Pease, lin Lbs.
No. 10. James B. Chase names h c Khodorick Dhu (dead),

by Joe Daniel?, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. James B. Chaso' names ch f Annie Laurie, by

Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Evangeline, by

Longfellow, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer, 107 lba.
No. 13. Same names hlk i Cornucopia, by vllBil, dam

Rivulet, by Rivoll, 107 lbs.
No. 14. Same names ch C Conquest, by Lever, dam Cuba,

by imp. Australian, 110 lbs.
No. 15. Same names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic,

by Thunder. 107 Ib8.
No. 16, Theo. Winters names b c , by Norfolk, dam

Balinette, 110 lbs.
No. 17. Same names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk

dam Marion. 107 Uh,
No. 18. Same names ch f , by Norfolk, dam Mattie

A, lor lbs.
No. 19. W. A. J. Gift names b c Idler, by Wildidle. dam

Kate Gift, HOIIo

128

^lue %xz&&tx mid ^poxxsmmi.

August 19,

,-No. 3.- RUNNING.— SELLING FACE. -Purse, $250.
iree for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
♦75. Entrance fire per cent, to third horse. Horses entered
to he sold for §1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
'or each £100 under fixed valuation.
Wo. L H. C. Judson names b c (3) Patrol ($2,500), by

Wildidle. dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.
No. 2. Win. Boots names chc 13) Inauguration (valuenot

sent), by Wildidle, dam Miami-
No. 3. Ab Ellis Dames Shiner ($400), by Norfolk,

dam by Eifleman .
No. 4 John A. Cardinell names ch h (5) Jack Douglass

($500), by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare, 104 lbs.
No. 5. Henry Schwartz names b f (3) sister to Lottery

(S5C0J, by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.
No. 6. P. J. Shatter names bh (5) Haddington ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lbs.
No. 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Randlett

(§1,000). by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.
No. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush, 105 lbs.
No. 9. Stemler k Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell
($900), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Etta Shippen, by
imp. Sovereign, 105 lbs. j
No. 4— TROTTING. — 2:40 class; purse, $1,000. Mile
is, 3 in 5.
No. 1. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by George M

Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.
No. 2. M. BolliDs names James McCord'eb g Freestone,

by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.
No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Allen Roy, ped. unknown.
No. 4. A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Mosco, ped. un-
known.
No. 5. C. Van Bu-en names P. Coutts b m Manon, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 6. B. T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patchen, dam

unknown.
No. 7. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,

by Tyler horse, dam unknown.
No. 8. Louis Duncan namas bg Louis D., by King Wil-
liam, dam unknown.
No. 9. James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic,
dam by Belmont.

No. 10. W. H. Henderson names Big Lize, by .

No. 11. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5 — TROTTING. — 2:25 class; purse, $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. L C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King (2:29) by Geo.

M. Patchen, dam Mary Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley (2:24' >. by

Plumas, dam by George.
No. 3. L J. Rose names blk s Del Sux (2-24$), by The

Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 4 Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g Captain Smith

(2:29), by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.
No. 5. G. Valensin names ch g Crown Point (2:24$), by

Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M_

Patchen, Jr.
No. 6. J. H. Dodge names chh Honesty (2:253), by Priam,

dam by Chieftain-
No. 7. James M. Learned names b h Reliance (2:25) by

Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.
No. 8. J. A. Goldsmith names blk a Director (2:30), by

Dictator, dam Dolly, by Mambrino Chief.
No. 9. John Hughes names b h Cairo (2:25), by Chieftain,

dam by Odd Fellow.
No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, $300; for yearlings; dash of
one mile, to rule. Entries will close with the Secretary
August 19th, 1882.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.
No. L L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam

Gretchen.
No. 2. S. Eosener names J. W. Mackeys b f Ruby, by

Sultan, dam by Hambletonian.
No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Flower Girl, by

Electioneer, dam Mayflower-
No. 4. Same names gr f Sallie Benton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Sontag Mohawk.
No. 5. M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam

byFlaxtaiL

THIKD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING— FTLLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FILLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile: $50 entrance; $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C, 97 lbs.

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by
Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lbs.

No. 3. Same names ch f Satinet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,
by Cheatham, 97 lbs.

No. 4. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.

No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A_, 97 lbs.

No. 6. George Howson names brf Augusta E., by Mon-
day dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs

No. 7. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam
Addie A_, 97 lbs.

No. 8. Same names ch t Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene
Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 9. -RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.

— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; $100

entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third,

$50.

No. L Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by
Lever, dam Frolic, 107 lbs.

No. 2L James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Grin-
stead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.

No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by
Leinster. dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.

No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Balk by Leinster, dam
Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.

No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria F., by Leinster.
dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,
dam Demirep, 110 lbs.

No. 10.— RUNNTNG.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second borse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time — 1:421— is beaten.
No. L H. C. Judson names ch m May D., by Wildidle,

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman-
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts* b c Forest King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. Wm. Boots names bg Bob (3), by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola. 32 lbs.
No. 4 Palo Alto Stock Farm Dames ch f (3). Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planitea, by Planet, 92 lbs.
No. 5. P. J. Shatter names b m 15) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters namescb h ;4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion. 108 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. $ W. L Pritcbard names b f (3) Lizzie P., by Lein-
ster, dam Addie A,, 92 lbs.
No. 9. Same names b s (4) Frank Rhoads, by Leinster,

dam Addie A., 108 lb3.
No. 10. George Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by

Wildidle, dam by Norfolk. 108 Iba.
No. 11. George Hearst names b c 13) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.
No. 12. J. T. Gilmer names b h (aged) Bed Boy, by War

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lbs.
No. 13. Stemler k Ayres name ch g (4) Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lbs.

No. 11. -RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.-Purse. $250;

one and one-eijjbtb miles; second hoise, $100; entrance,

five percent, to tbhd horse. Horses entered to be sold for

$1,000. to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each

$100 under fixed valuation.

No. 1. H. C. Jodson naraeB b g (4) Belsbaw ($400), by
Wildidle, dam Susie W., by Herculte, 93 lbs.

No. 2. J. N. Randall nrmes ch g Joe Daniels, Jr. ($250),
by Jce Daniels, dam Jule.

No. 3 A. Miller nanus b f (3) Lady PaitiraD ($1,CC0), by
imp. I ai til an, oam Jule, by Nisa Sahib. £2 11 s.

Wo. 4. TLmas Hazlet names ch li (5) Jubilee ($oC0), by
Norfolk, dam ly Lcdi, 110 lbs.

No. 5. H. S(L»aii?. iTDitn b f C) Fitter to Lottery ($5C0),
by Monday, di m \ uginla, £2 11 p.

No. t. W. L. Iiiulaid l train g f (4) Vila Bandlett
($1,CC0), ty Watt i fold, dam Little S<j hie, 1(5 lis.

No. 7. fccne ramcs bcUHj Mulkey i&UCO), by Lein-
ster, dim TilkeEnntar, 9»)ba

No, 8. J. T. GUnxrusnuscfc h [5) Etchre JCCO), by Lein-
ster, ■ am Hub, 11611b.

No. 9. Sttmkr k Ayiea i i,me V. g (i'gtd) Joe Howell
($6001 by Eonnie Scotland, dam EvaShepherd, by
imp. Sovereign, 107 lbs.

No. 1. S. Crandall names W. Bihler's bm Blanche, by
Gray McClellan, dam by John Nelson.

No. 2. W. D. Hammond names g s Poscora Hayward

(2:30), by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.
No. 3 C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 4. J. A- Goldsmith names b m Sweetness (2:30), by

Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.
No. 5. A. Waldstein names bh (3) Albert W. (2:32*), by

Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 6. S. Sperry names J. k W. Fritsch s ch m Nellie R.,

by General McClellan, dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugene Mara names ch g Tump Winston (2:32—

formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. L J. B. McDonald names b b Brigadier (2:22), by

Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23}), by

Echo, dam by Old Belmont.
No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names g s Romero (2:22i), by A.

W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No. L L. E. Yates names b m Corette, by Wlnthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L Hinds names W. M. Hammond's chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam by Blackbird.

No. 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names brm Ouida, by Blackhawk,
dam Fannie King.

No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses1
purse, $800.

No. L W. Z. Price names bm San Mateo Belle, bySpec-

ulation, dam Young Lady Vernon.
No. 2. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M

Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.
No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by

Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dala
No. 4 C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,

by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.
No. 5. L. H. Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Belle
Mason, by Belmont.
No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by

Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING-COLT AND FLLLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit, $200 added; second horse, $50; thiid, $25
No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Panama, by

Shannon, dam Abbie W., 100 lbs.
No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday, dam

Jennie C. 97 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, by Joe Dan-
iels, dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm n-imes ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
No. 5. P. Robson names ch f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie R,, 97 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. 7. Geo, Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday

dam Norfolk, 97 lbs. ^^'

No. 8. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster. dam

Addie A_, 97 Iba
No. 9. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 10 Same names Young Flush, by Leinster, dam

Flush, 97 lbs.

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $300;
for all ages: dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500. carry full weight; for ,*1.200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.
No. L H. C. Judson names b in (aged) Ella Doane,

($1,200.) by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 108 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b g (4) Belshaw. ($400), by Wildidle,

dam Susie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. M Piggot names be (3) Idler ($1,000), by Wildidle.

dam Kate Gift, 90 lba
No. 4. S. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender ($500), sire un-
known, dam Sugar Plum, 101 lbs.

No. 5. Ab. Ellis names Shiner ($500), by Norfolk,

dam by Rifleman, 101 lbs.
No. 6. Thos. Haslett names chh (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi, 104 lbs.
No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),

by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 Iba
No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (5l Haddington ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk. 109 lbs.
No. 9. W. L. Pritcbard names b f (4), Vila Randlett

($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 Iba
No. 10. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey ($1,000), by Leinster.

dam Tibbie Dunbar, 90 lbs.
No. 11. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush. 107 lbs.
No. 12. Stemler k Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell ($500),
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepperd by imp. Sover-
eign. 101 lbs.
No. 18. -RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
S150: third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.
No. 1. Wm. Boots.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.
No. 6 Stemler & Ayres.

No. 19.— RUNNTNG.-CONSOLATION PURSE,— $250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

[Entries to be made i
run.]

mediately before Post Stake L

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTTNG.— 2:19 class; purse, $1,200.

[Was declared off, and in its place was given a Trotting
Race, free for all; purse $1,000; to rule. Entries to close
with Secretary August 19th Same conditions as published
in general programme.]

No. 2L— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of

2:30 horses.

No. L Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 2, P. A. Finigan names dun and gray Don Elipha
and mate. *

No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweets
ness.
No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,

closed in 1881.
Second payments have been made on the following:

No. 1. Jas. M Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance,
dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. J. B. McDonald names g c Brigade, by Brigadier,

dam American Maid-
No. 3. J. C. Simpson names b c Anteeo, by Electioneer,

dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond-
No. 4. A. Waldstein names b f Nellie A., by Electioneer,
dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson

No. 5. Leland Stanford names ch f Isnia, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Irene, by Mohawk Chief.

No. 6. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American GirL by Toronto Sontag.

No. 7, Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Luc.-tta, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

No. 8. Leland Stanford names b f Wildflower, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Mayflower, by St. Clair.
No. 23— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TLME.-$250 in

plate will be awarded to any stallion that beata Santa Claus'

time (2:17i),

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
xcept the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; rive
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govero trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any daysraciDK, or to trot a
special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when ruuning in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in WHITING, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock M. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

EDWIN F. SMITH.

Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No. 1— RUNNING— GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5
pounds extra.
No. L Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names chf Satanella,

by Leveler, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Satinet,

by Wildidle, dam Rose by Cheatham.
No. 3. C. Van Buren, Mayfield, names Panama (2), by

Shannon, dam Abbie W.
No. 4 Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Flou-Flou (2), blk

f, by Monday, dam Jennie C.
No. 5. P. Robson, San Francisco, names May B. (2), by

Shannon.
No. 2. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — ALAMEDA
STAKE. — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; $25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save
stake.
No, 1. l-eland Stanford, Palo Alto, names b f Precious,

by Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet
No. 3. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names b c Forest King (3),

by Monday, dam Abbie W.

No. 4. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names b h Duke of

Monday (3), by Monday, dam Demirep.
No. 5. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names ch f Maria F.

(3), by Leinster, dam Flush-
No. 3. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $100 added; second horse to save stake
No. 1. P.M. Shafter, San Francisco, names, b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk-
No. 2. Leland Stanford. Palo A to, names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 3. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 4 Henry Schwartz. San Francisco, names Sister to

Lottery (3), by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names b h Red Boy aged),

by War Dance, dam imp. Neilson.
No. 5. Stemler k Ayers, Portland,' Or , name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.
No. 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTTING — 2:40 Class; purse,
$600; first borse, $360; second, $1S0; third, $60.
No. L Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Manon (5), by Nut-
wood, dam Addie.
No. 2. H. B. Cooper, Alameda, names ch g Frank Mos-
co (9), by Frank Mosco, dam old Lady Franklin.
No. 3. Entered by Mart Rollins for Jas. McCord, San

Francisco, b g Freestone, by Capt. Webster, dam an

Owen Dale mare.
No. 4 G. Bernard, San Francisco, names gr g Allen Roy,

unknown.
No. 5. W. Z. Price, San Mateo, names b m San Mateo

Belle, by Speculation, dam Young Lady Vemon.
No. 6. B. F. Miller, San Rafael, names b s Marin, by Geo.

M Patchen, Jr., dam unknown.
No. 7. P. Farrell, San Francisco, names b h Vanderlynn,

by Geo. M Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.
No. 8. James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy

Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont.
No. 9. Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, names b g Louis D.
No. 10. W. H. Henderson, San Jose, names — m Big

Lize.

No. 11. L. BL Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam .

No. 12. John Mclntyre, Sacramento, names ch g Edwin

Forrest, by Blackbird, dam unknown. Owned byE.

P. Smith.
No. 5.-SAME DAY-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats
Santa Claus" time (2:174)-

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No. 6.-TROTTTNG.-2:30 Class; purse, $£00: first horse,

$480; second, $240; third, $80.

No. 1. W. D. Hammond, East Oakland, names gr s Pos-
cora, by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

No. 2. Wm. Bihler. entered by Steve Crandall, Santa
Rosa, b m Blanche, by Gray McClelland, dam by Johu
NeilEon.

No. 3. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b m Sweet-
ness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

No. 4 J. k W. S. Futsch, entered by S. Sperry. Petaluma,
ch m Nellie R,, by Gen. McClellan, Jr., dam Susie
Rose.

No. 5. A. Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W.,
by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 7.-SAME DAY. - PACING. -Purse, $500; first

horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.
Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

No. 1. L. E. Yates, Oakland, names b, m Corette, by Win-
throp, by Old Drew, dam Cora by Ladd's Kentucky
Hunter, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. E. S. Dennison, Oakland, names ch m Lady Hays,
by Hiram '1 racy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 3. A. L Hinds, Oakland, names ch s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop, dam by Simpson's Blackbird.

No. 4 G, Valensin. Arno Station. Sacramento Co., names
br in Ouida, by Black Hawk, dam by Fanny King
[Closed by agreement.]

THIRD DAY- Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake.
No. 1. P. J. Shatter. San Francisco, names b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names bf Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas. names b m Mollie HL (5), by

Wildidle. dam Mamie Hall by Norfolk.
No. 4 J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names b b Red Boy (aged),

by Wardance. dam imp Nielson.
No. 5. Stemler i: Aires, Portland, Or., name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.
No. 9. -SAME DAY.-TROTTING.-Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, $£00; first horse, $CG0; second. $16it; third
$60.

No 1. J. C. Simpsoa, Oakland, names b c Anteo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbia, by A. W. Richmond, g d

Columbine, by Bouuie Scotland-
No. 2. Jan. M. Learned, Stockton, names — Adrian, by

Reliance, dam by Kentucky Hunter.
No. 3 Irving Ayers names blk s Ficd. Arnold, by Nephew,

dam Fanny Fern, mother of Mollie Drew.

No. 4. Filly, by Admiral
[Closed by agreement.]

No. 10.-SAME DAY. -TROTTING.— 2:22 Class; purse.
$800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. J. B. McDonald, Marysville, names b s Brigadier

by Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2 John A. Go'.dtmith, Oakland, names gr s Romerov

by H. W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 3. L. BL Titus names b m Belle Echo, by Echo, dam
by Belmont.
[Closed by agreement]

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 7.

No. 11— TROTTLNG.— Free for all two-year-olds; on*
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second. $120^.
third, $40.
No. L L J. Rose, San Gabriel names br f Zeluska, by

Sultan, dam Gretchen by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 2. S. Rosener names b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam by

Hambletonian; owner J.W. Mackey.
No 12.-SAME DAY.— TROTTING— For all four-year-
olds; purse, $600; first horse, $J60; second, $180; third, $60.
No. L James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy

Boy, by Rustic dam by Belmont.
No. 2. A Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W.

by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson-
No. 13. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — SELLING
RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second.
horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to-
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds otf for each $100 under-
fixed valuation-
No. L P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names blk h Hadding-
ton, by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk, valuation

of horse $800.
No. 2. John H. Cardinell. San Francisco, names ch h

Jack Douglas, by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare.
No. 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas, names ch c Inauguration, 3-

years, by Wildidle, dam Miami by Belmont.
No. 4 Henry Schwartz, San Francisco, names Sister to-

Lottery, 3 years, by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names ch c Euchre, 5-

years, by Leinster, dam Flush, price $500.
No. 6. Stemler k Ayres, Portland, Or., names b g Joe-

Howell by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd,.

by imp. Sovereign.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14 — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
$250 for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second,
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.-SAME DAY.— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants,
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.
NO. 16.-SAME DAY. -TROTTING.— 2:25 CLASS. -
Purse, $800; first horse. $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. Charles W. Welby. San Francisco, names Stan-
King, by Geo. M Patchen, Jr.. dam May Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran, Chico, names Ashley, by Plumas.

dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names blk s Del Sur, by

The Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 4 John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names blk s Di-
rector, by Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.
No. 5. J. H. Dodge, Stockton, names ch h Honesty, by

Priam, dam by Chieftain.
No. 6. L. H. Titus names br m Echora, by Echo, dam

by Jack Hawkins.
No. 7. G. Valensin. Arno Station, Sacramento County,

names ch s Crown Point, by .

No. 8. James W. Learned, Stockton, names b s Reliance.

by Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattier.
No. 9. John Hughes, San Francisco, names b h Cairo, bj
Chieftain, dam unknown.
No. 17.— SAME DAY.-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will be given to any yearling making:
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.
No. 1. J- C. Simpson, Oakland, names br c Antevolo, by-
Electioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond,
gr d Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland-
No. 2. Geo. Bayles, Petaluma, names ch c Dawn, by Nut
wood, dam Countess.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 9.

NO. IS — COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRLZE,
$150 Gold Medal Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY.— COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— A BICYCLE RACE OF ONE
mile, free for all, for a purse of $50, of which $35 to the first
and $15 to the second; entrance free, the nominations to-
be made, at the latest on the first day of the Fair, at 3
P. SL, with the Secretary at the track.

No. 2L— SAME DAY.— TROTTLNG.— Free for all;
purse. $800; first horse, S4S0; second. $240; third, $80.
No. L I. H. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b s Gibraltar, by

Echo, dam by Belmont
No. 2. John A. Goldsmith, San Francisco, names b m
Sweetness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett

[The above not filling, the Managers have offered a pursa-
of $800, free for all trotters and pacers, with four moneys,
as will appear by an advertisement in to-day's Chronicle. J

No. 22.— SAME DAY.— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's ' roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned,
and driven on the road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

No. 1. W. E. Dargie, Oakland, names b g Phillip.
No. 2. Robert Noblett Oakland, nam = br g Prophet
No. 3. Jas. M Learned, Stockton, name Ollie Ray.
No. 4 Sawyer, Oakland, names b e Empero' by Ralston,
dam Katy Tricks.

CONDITIONS.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in 6to.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two-
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heate.

Those who have nominations in stakes siust name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday.
On the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No>
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rides of '.he Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern running races, except as above specially provided

Write "Entries to races" on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER,

Secretary.

GOLDEN "GATE FAIR

BICYCLE RACE!

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH,

FREE FOR ALL.

A dash of a mile, for a purse of $50 ; of which $35 to>
the first and $15 to Lho second rider.

ENTRANCE FREE!

Nominations to be made on
Monday, September 4, 1883,

by 3 P. ii.. at the latest.

L. WALKER, Secretary.

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We have waited, not too patiently, perhaps, for Overman
to verify the predictions we so confidently published from
the time he was first broken. The belief was never shuken,
however, and from the time he trotted his first race until
the present day, the favorable impression never grew faint,
Elmo was already notable, and his capacity, breeding and
form were sufficient to award him a place in our gallery.
But from the time the entries in the Grand Circuit were an-
nounced, we felt positively certaiu that before the end came,
he would " show a trotter " of his get which would entitle
him to a more prominent place. Overman is in reality the
only colt which had any chance granted him to make
a trotter, and he has been unfortunate ever since he was a
three-year-old. Mr. Seale has bred many which gave just
as good promise as Overman did at the same age, but owing
to other pressing business and the difficulty of obtaining
men whom he could entrust with the entire management,

the education was neglected. Again, when a colt showed
speed it would be sold for road uses, and thus Overman is
the only Elmo colt that we know of being worked on a
track, excepting one or two yonngsters at Mr. Seale's place.
The size, style and fine appearance, which is nearly a uni-
versal characteristic of the stock, give a value for the road
and carriage which ensures a ready sale. This, manifestly,
interferes with the proper development of track speed; and
then Mr. Seale holds that road horses should not be sub-
jected to track usages when their destiny is so different.
There is a great deal of sound logic in the arguments he ad-
vances to support this view of the question. There is the
danger of causing them to "pull," and other bad habits
arising from the main desire of the trainer being to increase
the speed irrespective of consequences. The curves of the
track necessitate boots; their heads at times are thrown
into an unnatural position, and the smooth surface tends to

careless habits which are found inimical. His plan is to
take the colts on the road, and in lieu of every effort to in-
crease the speed, let the teachings be to make them pleas-
ant drivers, square-gaited, of proper style, and above all, of
good behavior. As has been previously stated the Elmos
are natural roadsters. The gait is a pure, square trot, gen-
erally long striders and moving with little " friction." Elmo-
himself was nearly perfect in his action, and at one time so
fast that a former owner, Mr. Van Giesen, informed us that
he had timed him quarters in thirty seconds. He be-
longs to a trotting family. His sire, Mohawk, was by Long
Island Black Hawk, one of the famous old-time trotters, and
he was by Andrew Jackson, the founder of the great tribo
of the Clays, Andrew Jackson was by Young Bashaw,
son of the imported Barb Grand Bashaw, and the dam
Young Bashaw was a very highly bred mare, Pearl,
First Consul (Bond's), grandam Fancy, by imported M<;

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ger, and his third damby imported "Rockingham. From
this horse come the Bashaws, so that two of the prominent
trotting families spring from the union of Barb and thor-
oughbred. The dam of Elmo was by Sir Richard, a son of
the thoroughbred of that name. The sire of Elmo has
^proved his capacity as the progenitor of trotters, as Clark's
Mohawk, Jr., had a record of 2:25, made in Cleveland, Ohio,
ten years ago; Hall's Mohawk, Jr., record of 2:26, and Elmo,
2:27. East trottingwas not the only valuable characteristic,
as both of the Mohawk, Jrs., were large, fine-looking horses,
of about the same size as Elmo, and with the same kind of
action. Clark's Mohawk was thought to be the most prom-
ising stallion of the day. He was only sis years old when
he trotted in 2:25, and died when ten years old. The Mo-
hawks—as is shown by the duplication of names — are very
popular in Ohio, their size and symmetry giving them value
-outside of the possession of trotting speed. Elmo's trotting
in California was limited to three matches. One against
■Ajax for $5,000; one against Jerome for $2,000, and one
-with May Howard for $2,000. All of these he won with
the greatest ease, as he never lost a heat in the series, That
with Ajax was heats of a mile, best 3 in 5, and he won in
2:30^, 2:31^, 2:31%. With Jerome the distance was heats
of two miles, the time, 4:58*4, 4:59, and the match against
May Howard was won in 2:27, 2:27, 2:29. In the' race
■with Jerome he slowed his old-time flight of speed, making
a half mile in one of the heats in 1:08. Elmo is one of the
most commanding horses in appearance which we ever saw.
The engraving gives a capital idea of his form, and the like-
ness is as nearly perfect as can be conceived. It is not only
a faithful transcript of his configuration, but the artist has
caught the spirit of the scene and transferred the horse
exactly as he stood on the bright morning we accompanied
IVTr- Wyttenbach to the Rancho San Francisquita. The
color cannot be represented in an engraving, and the size
requires words to express, but in every other respect the
picture is a model of the horse. Elmo is sixteen and a
quarter hands in height, and is a "long horse" as well
as a high one. He is as sound as it is possible for n horse
to be, not a swelling on any joint, not a tendon puffed or a
blemish as large as a pea on any part. His color is a deep
chestnut, nearly the shade that bronze assumes when long
exposed to the atmosphere . It is one of the very handsomest
shades of chestnut, and the light mane and tail, the white
stripe in the face, the white markings on the near legs, and
the brilliant light hazel eyes, are in fine contrast to the
<larker4iue. The coat is as smooth and glossy as that of a
thoroughbred, and the hairs in the mane and tail are soft
and fine. Altogether he is a horse which will attract atten-
-tion in any circumstance. A pair of the same appearance
would command a large price for the carriage — a team oi the
-same proportion bring the " top of the market " for general
purposes. As a further proof of the high estimate we have
always placed on Elmo, the following account, written in
.March, 1877, is given :

A deep bronze chestnut, with silver mane and tail, and of
such size and symmetry of proportion, that a person is
forced to exclaim, "A grand horse, truly." His color is
Tare, and when relieved by the light colored mane and tail,
liandsome in the extreme. He is remarkably well formed
ior so large a horse, and moves with the agility and spright-
liness of an Arab. He was running in a loose box, of am-
ple size, but in addition to this he had the freedom of a pad-
dock adjoining, where he could inhale the perfume of the
lilac, and hear the merry songs of the linnets and thrushes
in the trees which shaded it. Although considerably over
sixteen hands in height, there is nothing clumsy in his ap-
pearance, and he strikes out with a bold, free gait, although
the limits of his paddock are somewhat circumscribed. Hav-
ing a large share of the best blood, it would be singular if
his looks did not comport with his pedigree. The change
■we noted since we first sam him was in the increased size
of his body, being very much deeper through the chest, and
longer from the point of the hip to the quarters.

He was only a colt when brought from Ohio to Chicago,
and was somewhat leggy and light in the carcass then. A
very handsome, striking looking colt withal, but as his owner
did not claim much speed for him, he failed to find a pur-
chaser in the "city on the lake," and took him to Wiscon-
sin. He was owned there by a gentleman, Mr. Yan Giesen,
who still tells marvelous stories otf the great speed he dis-
played in his exercise, and the writer has at several times
.awakened his ire by looking incredulous when he told of his
'beating a fair race mare through the stretch, she running
and he trotting. That he exhibited wonderful speed is be-
yond question, and Messrs. Bently, Taylor and Hlckok pur-
chased him and "carried" him East. His overgrown, and
at the same time rathor large, frame was inimical to his
showing his full carjacity in races. Yet his pwi'formances
were very creditable ; we saw him in a race at Buffalo shut
up a wonderful gap, contesting with very fast horses, and
had the stretch been a little longer he would have won. He
was brought io California with Goldsmith Maid and Lucy,
and his races here with Ajax and Jerome stamped him as
an animal of great merit. He belongs to a family which is
greatly distinguished in equine history, on the sire's side
tracing his genealogy to the imported Barb, from which has
descended the family of Clays, the Long Island Black

Hawks, the Jacksons, etc.

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OVERMAN'S GREAT PERFORMANCE.
As a fitting accompaniment to the full description of
rlfcno, we give the following account of the trot won re-

cently at Buffalo by Overman, a worthy son of so great a
sire, and merely add that he since has won in the 2 '29 class
at Rochester and Poughkeepsie The description of the race
was taken from the letter of the special commissioner of the
New York Sx>irit of the Times.

"In the purse of $1,500 for the 2:29 class, there were Over-
man, Abe Downing, St. Cloud, Rolla, Little Billy, Kate
Taylor, London Rigolette, Yellow Dock and Big Ike. The
pools sold steady at $25 for London, §13 for Overman or
Yellow Dock, and $25 for the field.

First Heat. — Vexatious scoring was indulged in, and at
last the word was given, with Big Ike and Rolla " left at
the post." St. Cloud trotted fast from an outside position,
and took the pole around the turn, leading Abe Downing a
length to the quarter, in 3±% seconds, with Rigolette third,
and the others bunched. St. Cloud, by aid of a few
handy skips, managed to keep the lead to the half, in 1:10,
with Downing at his throat-latch, Overman third, and Kate
Taylor fourth. Shortly afterward Downing passed St.
Cloud, aud drew away from him to the three-quarter pole.
Overman came very fast on third quarter, ranged alongside
of Downing, and they had a close race down the home-
stretch, Downing finally landing a neck in front, with St.
Cloud two lengths behind and Kate Taylor on his wheel,
the others as per summary. Big Ike and Rolla had a close
race with the flag; time, 2:20%.

Second Heat. — The result of the previous heat made
Overman or Downing the choice. Pools, $-15 for the field
and S25 for Overman or Downing. There was considerable
delay in scoring, and when the word was given, Downing
and Overman were being steadied back, while the outside
horses were under way; per consequence. Overman lost his
place, and Downing had to make an extra brush to save
himself from being cut off. Rolla had the best of the send-
off, and lapped Downing at the quarter in 3-1% seconds.
He outfooted the latter to the half in 3 :10%, but from this
point Downing took the lead, St. Cloud spurted into
second place, and Overman, having picked his way through
the ruck at the quarter pole, trotted very fast along the back-
stretch. Closing with the leaders around the upper turn,
he passed both St. Cloud and Rolla, and got within a length
of Downing at the three-quarter pole. The pace here was
very hot, and they began to draw away from the others.
Overman slowly but surely drew up on Downing, and the
brush down the home-stretch was so well contested that
ready bets were exchanged on every hand. "I'll bet §10
Ovei-man wins it;" "I'll take you," was frequently heard,
while the spectators cheered their favorites. They were
even within a few yards of the wire, but Downing broke at
the critical moment and caught quickly, but Overman beat
him by half a length, in 2:20%. The others finished in the
order named in summary, but were not close to the leaders.
Johnson and Hickok both complained of the send-off, the
former charging the loss of the heat to it, and Hickok assert-
ing he could have won it easier had he not been interfered
with as soon as the word was given.

Third Heat. — Overman's chances were now considered
twice as good as the field's, and pools sold on him §50 to
$25. Scoring was long and tedious, and. notwithstanding
the drivers of Big Ike and Rolla were fined $10 each, Brown
continued to show in front with St. Cloud, and when the
word was given he had a length the best of it, passing im-
mediately in front of Overman and Downing, and taking
the pole on first turn, and opening a gap of two lengths to
the quarter-pole, in35% seconds, withOverman second, and
Rolla, Downing, and Kate Taylor all together, the balance
of the field out of the contest. Overman, having now
found clear sailing, quickly overhauled St. Cloud to the
half in 1:12, but he managed to keep the pole by the aid of
an occasional "dip and dive," but, as they approached the
three- quarter pole, Overman crowded all sail, and earned
him to a break; he settled, but could not catch Overman,
who passed under the wire with plenty to spare. St. Cloud
was set back to third place for running, and Rolla, who had
finished on his wheel, was given second position. The
others did not cat any figure in the heat, and were placed
as per summary; time, 2:23%.

Fourth Heat. — A few scratch players at this stage of the
race wagered $10 against $50 that Overman would not win,
but pool-selling was virtually at an end. After a few vain
attempts they turned close together, and Rlgolette's sulky
collided with that of Rolhrs, throwing out Barney Stan-
ford, his driver, who gamely held on to the reins until suc-
cor came. No serious damage or injury was done, and the
horses scored up again, -with McCarthy behind Yellow Dock.
A good send-off was obtained, and St. Cloud had a trifle the
best of it, but did not interfere with Overman on the first
turn, and the latter kept the pole throughout the heat, going
to the quarter in 35% seconds, with St. Cloud second, on
his wheel, bellow Dock, for the first time in the race, ap-
peared to dispute the lead. She drew up on the inside of
Overman, but broke badly near the half, and that settled
her chances. The leaders continued to draw away from the
party, going to the half in 1:13. Overman left St. Cloud on
third quarter, and, coming along with a big, raking stride,
finished very strong in 2:21%. St. Cloud was second, under
a vigorous application of the whip, and Little Billy a
length behind him. The others never looked dangerous.

Buffalo, August 2, 1S32-— Purse, $1,500; 2:29 class.

0. A. Hickok's ch. g. Overman, by Elmo 2 1 1 1

P. V. Johnson's b. s. Abe Downing, by Joe Downing. 12 5 9

H. W. Brown's b. g. St. Cloud 3 4 3 2

J. P. Schatz'a eh. g. Kolla 9 5 2 8

1. Hidgins' b. s. Little Billy 7 3 4 3

H. G. Conover's b. m. Kate Taylor 4 9 0 6

A. Bashford's ch. g. London l

It G. Pate's b. m. Rigolette

Mr. Morse's eh. m. Yellow Dock m.

Roop & Sewboume's b. g. Big Ike "

Time— 2:203, 2:20j, 2:23$, 2:24j.

Overman fulfilled my last week's estimate of him sooner
than I expected. He is a high-strung fellow in a large field
of horses, and Orrin Hickok drove him to-day with rare
skill. He felt elated that the horse is recovering his form
again, as he was severely attacked by the pink-eye in the
Western Circuit, and was not fit to stay up and win, but I
can see he is as game as his sire, Elmo, who beat the best
long-distance horses ot California, and received forfeit from
others. Ten years ago Orrin trotted Elmo over the Buffalo
Park, and now returns with a son of his own breeding to
keep the sire's name green. Overman is seven years old, a
light chestnut, with strip in face, stands 1G% hands high, a
long, easy-gaited horse, with a true, even stride, noble car-
riage, and no waste of action; with the day and track to
sr.it him, I think he can trot in 2:17 or 2:18. His dam was
by Billy McCracken, son of Hill's Black Hawk. Billy was
at one time owned in Buffalo, and was a noted horse in his
day. Overman is owned by Capt. Wm. Cole, of San Fran-
cisco, who is at prenent residing in Philadelphia."

HORSES IX TRAINING OX THE STOCKTOX TRACK.

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Editob Bbeedeb asd Spoetsman: There is quite an
array of runners and trotters at work here; some of them
have established reputations, some have yet to make their ■
mark. There are seven stables. The trotters are in the \
hands of Fred Vail, John Williams, W. H. Parker and J.
Donahue. The runners are under the management of Joe
Stimpson, Sam See and J. Q. Anderson. Fred Yail has
Johnny Weigle, owned by Walter Head of San Francisco;
Blacksmith Boy, bay gelding, nine years old, by Chieftain,
from the McCracken mare, record 2:33, owned by F. S.
Hatch of Stockton; Dick Kent, bright Day colt, three years
old, by Electioneer from G-illetta, owned by Perkins Broth-
ers of Stockton; Josh Whitcomb, bay colt, two years old,
by Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Kentucky Hunter, also the
property of Perkins Brothers; bay filly, two years old, by
Peerless, dam by Chieftain; Peerless by General Knox.
These three are very promising youngsters. A fine chest-
nut filly, three years old, by Priam, dam by Hill's Black
Hawk, owned by Lewey Gerlach of Stockton; Felix, bay
horse, by McClellan, owned by N. Randall; Black Diamond,
black stallion, by Black Boy from a Hambletonian mare;
Black Boy, by Black Hawk, owned by Charles MeMurry;
bay filly, one year old, by Abbotsford, dam by Winthrop,
owned by S. 11. Morse. This is a fine filly and very prom-
ising. Bay colt Gus, by Marubrmo Wilkes from a Hamble-
tonian mare, owned by Charles Yallaud; two very fine sorrel
fillies by Priam, owned by Mr. Silas T. Adams, and a fine
bay mare, seven years old, by McClellan, dam by Jim Crow.
John Williams has Tom Stout, who is too well known to
need a description; a fine Nutwood colt from mare by
Chieftain; bay gelding, six years old, by McClellan, dam by
Chieftain; gray horse, six years old, by Speculation, dam
by Gray Eagle; bay gelding, sis years old, by McClellan,
owned by Mr. H. Harris of Stockton; a handsome chestnut
colt by Nutwood, dam by a son of David Hill's Black Hawk,
owned by H. C. Smith, and a bay colt, two years old, John
O'Brien, by Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Chieftain, owned by
S. M. Morse. In Parker's stable there are some good ones.
At the head of the list is Honesty, a finely proportioned
chestnut horse, five years old, owned by Mr. J. H. Dodge.
Honesty is by Priam; his dam by Chieftain. As a four-
year-old he took second money in a race with Romero and
Sweetheart, in 2:25?4, Romero taking first money. Ha-Ha,
brown colt, two years old, by Nephew, dam by McCracken's
Black Hawk, owned by Fred Arnold. This is a fine colt, with
good action, with mane and tail nearly as long and heavy as
Abbotsford's. Mr. Parker has another by Nephew, a hand-
some bay,owned by Mr. Hall, near Modesto, and two beautiful
fillies, -.owned by L. U. Shippee; a bay by Echo, dam by
Don Victor, the other a chestnut, one year old, a full sister
to Honesty. A handsome roan borse, Upright, five years
old, owned by Walter Morris, by Whipple's Hambletonian,
out of Gilroy Belle, by Lodi. Upright has a record of 2:25
as a two-year-old and is working up nicely, and promises to
make some of them step lively this Fall. Mr. Morris also
has a fine gray filly, by Priam, two years old. from Gilroy
Belle. The next stable of trotters is John Donahue's, his
horses all being owned by Trahern & Dudley. The first one
I saw was the black horse Revolution, five years old, by
Prince of Orange, from Cricket, by Long Inland Black Hawk.
He has a record of %Ah]4, and is entered in the 2:36 class.
Nephew, a beautiful bay horse, eight years old, good size and
fine action, with a record 2:36, and a brown filly, two
years old, Baby Mine, by Nephew, dam by David Hill.
This is all of the trotters. The runners are being worked
by Joe Stimpson, Sam See and Anderson. Stimpson has the
well-known runner George Bender, who has a record of
1 :47; he is owned by Seth Peyton. Joe Daniels, Jr., owned
by John Randall; Joe is by Joe Daniels, his dam by Nena
Sahib; he is entered for races at Sacramento, here and
at San Jose. Sam See has the black stallion, Frank
W., two years old, by Monday, dam Babe, by Nena
Sahib, owned by Thomas Williams. Reel Terry, bay colt,
three years old, by California, from Laura Barnes, owned
by Billy Ash; and Jack Douglass, chestnut horse, six
years old. by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare, by Norfolk, owned
by Jack Douglass. J. D. Anderson's stable, which has gone
to Sacramento, consists of five good ones. The first is a
handsome chestnut colt, two years old, by Joe Daniels, dam.
by Woodburn, owned by Judge Terry; chestnut stallion, six
years old, by Norfolk, dam by Belmont, owned by William
Butterick; dapple gray colt, three years old, by Joe Daniels,
dam hy Norfolk, owned by Jas. A. Sheppard of Lathrop
(this colt, as a two-year-old, made a record of 1:48); Kate
Carson, chestnut filly, three years odd, bj- Joe Daniels, dam
by Norfolk, owned by Wash Trahefti (ran as a two-year-old
three -fourths of a mile in 1:19); sorrel colt, two years old,
by Joe Daniels, dam by Norfolk, owned by Mr. Trahern.

August 19th, 1882.— Since my letter descriptive of the
stables at the Stockton race track, there has been added the
stable of J. A. McCloud; May Boy, bay colt, two years old,
by McCloud 's Chieftain, dam by Henry Clay, owied by J.
Heller; Hattie B., bay filly, three years old, by McCloud's
Chieftain, dam by Odd Fellow, owned by Noyes Bailey;
chestnut colt, one year old, by Hawthorne, from the dam of
May Boy, owned by Noyes Bailey. Mr. McCloud has one
of the best Nutwood colts I have seen — dark bay with black
points, and small star in forehead, one year old, dam Daisy,
by Chieftain. He also has a very handsome two-year-olm
out of the same mare, by Nephew, named Judge Patterson.
Also, Billy Robinson, brown gelding, eight years old, by,
Black Reuben, by Black Hawk,

Alter you received the description of horses in training at
Sacramento there was an addition of W. M. Murray's stable:
Bird Catcher, a full brother to Modfe, owned by Caleb Dor-
sey, also the owner of Sam Stevenson, four years old, by*
Thad. Stevens, dam by Rifleman; J. Stewart's Hurry Hill,
sorrel colt, three years old. by George M. Patchen, Jr., dam
by Belmont; William M., bay colt, two years old, by Whip-
ple's Hambletonian, dam by Black Hawk, owned by Murray;
bay colt Osceola, by Monday, owned by Flemming & Tel-
lick of Fbesno.

Mr. J. B. Haggiu has suffered a great loss in the death of
his promising two-year-old racer Nubia, by Leiuster from
Addie. She was frolicking in the lot last Friday at the Ag-
ricultural Park, at Sacramento, when she strained herself
badly, and died soon after. She was well worth $1,200, and
had several engagements in the coming fairs.

1882

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TURF ASD TRACK.

FIXED EVENTS.

Sonoma and Marin A jricultural Societies. Annual Four at Petal uim '
Aug. 20th and four following davs.

Golden Gate Fair, to be hold at Oakland, from September 4th to the 9th in-
clusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September 5th to September Sth in-
clusive.

El Dorado District Fair at Placerville, from September 5th to September
Sth inclusive.
California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,

mber 11th to the 16th inclusive.
The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23 i inclusive.

State Fair at Salem, from September 18th and during the week.
; The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair at

San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.
» . Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September 10th

to September __d inclusive.
, Modoc, Plumas ana Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October 2d
• to October 5th inclusive,

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October Cth
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair, at Reno, from Monday, October 2d, to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yrefca, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
thf 14 th inclusive.

Los An-eles Agricultural Association, at. Los Angeles, from October
17th to 21st inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.
I Kentuckv State Fair at Lexington, August 9th to September 2d inclusive.
Minnesota State Fair at Farmingtun, August 31st to September Sth in-
clusive.
Iowa State Fair at FairSeld, September 1st to the Sth inclusive.
Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to the
9th inclusive. ~
1 Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September 11th until the 16th inclusive.
Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the 15th in-
' elusive.

'• Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du lac, September 11th to the 16th inclu-
sive.
Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September 18th to the 23d inclusive,
Connecticut Stste Fair, at Meriden, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.
New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.
West Virginia Central Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
. inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis. September 25th to the 30bh inclusive.
■ Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.
Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the.21st inclusive.

SAINTTA CRUZ RACES.

The attendance on Friday, the 18th inst., showed a large
increase, and the races were generally well contested and af-
forded a great deal of amusement. The first on the card was
a selling race, a purse of $200, in which Haddington had the
ca.ll at $20 against Sister to Lottery and G. H. Trouble.
This was an easy race for the favorite, who was not claimed
at an advauce over $800, the sum at which he was entered to
be sold. The next race was a running stake, half mile and
1 repeat, which Night Hawk, as first choice, placed to his
owner's credit. There was a pretty struggle in the first heat
between the winner and Mollie H.,'the latter being beaten
onlv by a neck, but iu the final heat the favorite won in a
handsome manner. The third race was a trot for a purse of
$20, in which Nutmeg, on account of his local reputation,
was considered a certain winner, and he showed himself
wothy of tbe confidence of his backers by winning in three
straight heats.

SUMMARIES.

Santa Cruz, August ISth. — Running Race.— Selling purse, $200; $50 to
second horse; five per cent to third horse. One mile and repeat. Horses
entered to be sold for $1,000; to earn- their entitled weight — 2 lbs. off for
each $100 under fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by anv one.

P. J. Shafter's b. h. Haddington, valued at SSOO, 110 lbs 11

H Schwartz's b. f. bister to Lotterv, §1,000, 92 lbs 2 2

A Itvin's gr. h. G. H. Trouble, S3U0, 91 lbs 3 3

Time— 1:50*. 1:50.
Same Day.— Running Stake. —Free for all; $25 each, $10 forfeit, with
$75 added; a half mile and repeat; the second to save,his entrance.

P. J. Shafter's b. m. Night Hawk, 111 lbs 1 1

C H. Watts' b. h. Eav Charlev, 111 lbs 3 2

W. Boots' b. m. Mollie H-, 111 lbs 2 3

Time— ols, 52s.
Same Day. — Trotting. — Purse of $20; entrance $10, with $10 added; best
three in five; to harness.

J. W. Scott names r. g Nutmeg 1 1 1

D. W. Grover names b. tr. Pajaro Chief 4 2 2

W. E. Peck names b. g. Leland Stanford 2 dis.

J. SI. Ferguson names b. g. Soquel Jim 3 dis.

Time— 2:59*, 2:53, 2:56.

On Saturday, there was a still better attendance, with two
races on the card ; the first, a trotting purse of $500, free
for all, and the last, a novelty running race of one mile.
In the former race Frank Moscow was the favorite, previous
to the first heat, over Poscora Hayward and Blackmore,
but the betting changed about after the first heat was deci-
ded. The second heat was very stubbornly contested, Mos-
cow being all the time close up, and the time 2:28% shows
that it was trotted very fast (or this class of horses as, in the
opinion of good judges, considering the heavy state of the
track, it was equal to a 2:26 gait. In the final heat Chaun-
cey Kane drove Blackmore, but he could do no more for him
than his predecessor and as Mr. McCord sold him to Mr.
E. Barron, of San Francisco, to diive double on the road, it
is presumed his short career on the turf is at an end.

The second was a Novelty Race, a dash of a mile, with
purse of $200, of which $50 to the first horse at each quar-
ter of a mile, in which Haddington was a great favorite at
$20 against ?10 for Millie H. anil $6 for the fisld, in which
were Quien Sabe, Bay Chariey and Stumbling Dick. The
race was a very exciting one, as Qoien Sabe, who is known
as a very fie^t half rniler, went away with the lead and cap-
tured the $50 at each of the first three-quarters, but then
■ she began to tire, and Haddington, under whip and spur,
managed at last to overhaul him, and won the mile out by
a short neck, but it was far too close a thing *or those who
.had recklessly wagered at such extravagant odds on the
success of the favorite. This brought the meeting to a con-
clusion. The visitors were much pleased at tbe sport
offered to them, and the people of Santa Cruz were delighted
to find that their first attempt at an annual race meeting had
met with such appreciation.

SUMMARIES.

Santa Cruz, August 19th.— rrotting Race.— Purse of $500; free for all;
best three in five; to harness.

W. 1>. Hammond names g. h. Poscora Hayward 1 1 1

P. Williams names ?. g. Frank Moscow 2 2 2

,- Henry MeConn enters g. g. Biaekmoor 3 3 3

Time— 2:3' '2-AS\, 2:29|.
Same Day.— "Novelty Race. — One mile dash; purse, $200; entrance, ten
per cent; five to enter and three to start; $50 to first ho»j at each quarter
mile.

L. Shaner names b. s. Haddington 1

S. Duncan names b. g. Quien Sabe 2

Wm. Boots names b. in. Mollie H 3

O. H. Waters naniej b. g. Chestnut Charley 4

Alfred Imus names b. g. Stumbling Dick 5

Time— 1:48.

MONMOUTH PAKE: RACES.

The second Summer season has been quite successful in
the way of attendance, but the racing was not up to an aver-
age merit, the interest being mainly centered in handicaps,
in which figured some of the old-time favorite performers.
The fact is, that in the great two-year-old stakes at Mon-
mouth Park the stable of P. Loriilard is not to be ap-
proached, and in those for three-year olds, Forester holds
the same position. It is now generally conceded that the
three-year-olds are all of moderate quality in the East, with
the exception of Runnymfde (broken down) and the above
mentioned Forester. It must therefore be looked upon as a
pity th it the Duchess of Norfolk could not be brought into
condition tu test the relative merits of the Eastern and Cali-
fornia horses. Another chance was lost at the same meet-
in j?, as in the great Omnibus Stake, of which we give the
followiug description from the Xew York World, there was
a California-bred horse entered, being the thr^e-year-old
colt Judge McKinstry, owned by Judge Mee of this city.
Judge McKinstry was a late colt, and his owner thought it
better to delay his active training until the Summer, so that
the project — once entertained for a short time — of sending
him East with the Baldwin-Winters stable was abandoned,
and now it is probable that he will make his first appear-
ance on the turf in the Breeders' Stake and in the Derby
during the State Fair. Foilowing is the account of this
race, so popular with owners and breeders:

While the Omnibus Stakes was no doubt a disappointment
in not bringing out a superior class of three-year-olds —
something impossible considering that there are really none
left to do battle for the cause — it was in no measure a failure.
In other words, the secondary character of the starters
proved the success of the association's plan — a plan that
will, without doubt, bring about a series of stakes for which
the death of the nominator will not disqualify, and for
which the winner will not have fully half the reputed value
of the stakes paid in so many pieces of paper which he
must collect, either from the subscribers direct or through
the secretaries of some other association, neither idea haviDg
ever worked with success. Under the conditions of the
Omnibus, the original subscribers paid a small entry, which
accrues to the race fund, the association adding an amount
of money to the race; and that there is no wish to profit by
having the money paid direct to the association is amply
proved in the present instance, for while the association re-
ceived $2,500 it paid out just $5,000. As to the success of
the plan, Mr. Clifton Bell of Denver, Colorado, purchased
Harry Gilmore from Captain Cot trill, Mobile, and as he
won, Mr. Bell takes the stakes and the first money, $2,500,
the sum of $1,000, under the conditions of the stake, going
to Captain Cot trill. As to the second horse, Mr. Pierre Lo-
riilard, the owner and nominator of Wyoming, receives
$1,500, namely, $1,000 second money and $500 as the
nominator. But the strongest point in favor of the stake is
shown in the case ef Tom Plmikett. He was nominated by
Mr. R. W. Cameron, who transferred the nomination to Mr.
Noah Armstrong. The latter has drifted into turf bank-
ruptcy, and is in the forfeit list, which stands as a penalty
against the horses nominated by him. But under the con-
ditions of the Omnibus Stakes, Mr. Cassidy had only to pay
the starting entry to qualify his horse to start, and had
Plunkett finished first or second, Mr. Cassidy would have
been paid the amount due under the conditions of the stake,
conditions which are so liberal and easy to breeders and
owners that they must eventually become popular.

The third race on the card was the Omnibus Stake, the
conditions of which are such that the actual owner of any
of the horses nominated could start on payment ot $100, no
written transfer being necessary, nor would the death of the
nominator disqualify the horses, as in other States. The
only conditional qualification was that the person starting
the horses must himself be eligible under the rules. To
cover the stake, the association made the entrance $25 each,
to go to the race fund, and to be paid when the nomination
was made; under which conditions 100 subscriptions were
made to the stake, which brought to the fund just half the
added moaey. But as a further inducement for owners and
breeders to enter for the stake, the $5,000 was divided so as
to give the owner of the winner $2,500, the owner of the
second $1,000, the nominator of the winner $1,000, and the
nominator of the second $500. Like most of the stakes run
at Monmouth Park, winners of other stakes were penalized,
of one of the value of $2,000, 5 pounds; of two such stakes,
7 pounds; while horses that were maidens were allowed 5
pounds. Under these conditions a horse like Forester would
have carried 125 pounds, but as Messrs. Appleby's '* crack "
had been lame since Saturday they could not start him,
which left the issue to the following of the 100 subscriptions
made to the stake : The Preakness Stable's Macbeth and W. L.
Cassidy's Tom Plunkett, each at 118 pounds; D. D. Withers'
Duplex, Clifton Bell's Harry Gilmore, and P. Lorillard's
Wyoming, each at 115 pounds. The last named was the
favorite both in the pools and books, with Harry Gilmore
second. At the start, which was made after one breakaway,
Macbeth was in front, followed by Tom Plunkett and Harry
Gilmore, with the favorite last. Before they reached the
five-furlong starting post Wyoming took the lead, and
quickly opened a gap of two lengths, by which he led to the
three-quarters, with Tom Plunkett second, Macbeth, Harry
Gilmore and Duplex close up The run up the stretch was
slow and uninteresting, the only changes being that Mac-
beth and Harry Gilmore improved their places, they follow-
ing Wyoming past the stand three lengths behind the
favorite. As they made the turn by the old Club-house,
Tom Plunkett, by hugging the inner rails, got to be second,
and at the quarter held that position a length behind Wy-
oming, halt a length in front of Macbeth, who was lapped
by Harry Gilmore, with Duplex two lengths away. There
was no change until reaching the stables, where Billy Dono-
hue, on Hairy Gilmore, moved up on the outside, aud
reaching Wyonrng, the two ran half a length apart for
nearly a furlong, with Tom Plunkett in close attendance
As they reached the railroad turn Gilmore headed Wyoming
the two running a sharp race round the turn to the three-
quarters, where Gilmore still held the advantage by a head,
with Wyoming half a length in front of Plunkett. he closely
followed by Duplex and Macbeth. They remained in that
order nearly to the seven-furlong pole, reaching which,
Duplex for a few strides looked dangerous, but the threat
almost instantly vanished, as Gilmore gradually drew away
from Wyoming, and with the greatest ease won by two
lengths, followed by Wyoming a head in front of Tom
Plunkett. A length away followed Duplex, two lengths in
front of Macbeth; time, 2:44^, the slowest time made at the
distance since the season began on the 1st of July. In fact,
although the idea of the association was carried out to the
letter in affording buyers of horses a chance to win a good

stake, and breeders to sell their horses and yet reap some
reward by their subsequent success, it cannot be said that
the race was a success, it failing to produce a grand race*
which the amount of added money should have made it.

By telegraph, it is stated that on Thursday, the 17th inst.„
in the first race, a dash of three-quarters of a mile, Buck-
stone won; time, 1:21, The one-and-one-half-mile race
Lanra Glass won in 2:56%. The mile-and-three-eighths-
race Eeno won in 2:19%. The mile race Bell Boy won in
1:57%, 1:51%. The mile hurdle race Guy won in _

By telegraph, we learn that on last Saturday in the first
race, three-quarters of a mile, Buekstone was first,
Fairview second; time, 1:18%. In the second race,.
a mile and a furlong, Wyoming won, Gussie second,.
Infanta third; time, 2 100% . In the third race, one-
and a quarter miles. Girofla won, Sweethome sec-
ond. Delia third; time, 2:16*1. In the fourth race, three-
quarter mile, Carmelite won, Breese second, Disdain third;
time, 1:16%. In the fifth race, one and three-quarter miles,
Monitor won, Priam second, Glengore third; time, 3:07%.
In the sixth race, one mile, Marathon won, Hospodar sec-
ond. Queen third; time, 1:44%. In the steeplechase, full
course, Ike Bonham won, Guy second, Joe Hunt third;
time, 2:16%.

GRAND CIRCUIT WINNERS OF HEATS AND RACES
BUFFALO.

Aldine

.A dele Gould.
Annie W..

. Abe Downing. .
Black Cloud..

Buffalo Girl (pacer). . .

Captai n Lewis

Clingstone

Cornelia

FIoraF

Flora Belle (pacer). . .
Fanny Witherspoon . .

Gem (pacer)

Jewett

Joe Bowers, Jr. (pacer)

Jerome Eddy

Lucrece

Limber Jack (pacer). .

Overman

Wilson

Walnut

Almont

Jay GouM

Bostick's Alniont . .

Joe Downing

Ashland Chief

Pocahontas

Spink

Rysdyk

Son of Henry Clay.

Clear Grit

Stuckers Rainbow.

Almont

TomRolfe

Allie West

Joe Bowers

Louis Xapoleon . . .
Robert Wlialey

Elmo

Georire Wilkes..
Florida

2:20

2:20

2:29
Stallions.
Free for all

2:23

Special.

No record.

2:23
Free for alL

2:20
Free for all.

2:23

2:25
Stallions.

2:23

2:25

2:29

258
No record.

Amt. Best
Won. Time.

1,000 2:13

3001 2:20

375 2:20;

750 208J

37.". 2:124

750 2:22fc

1,500 2:14:£

300 2:29

760 ! 2:16 J

500 2:19

225 1 2:19

500 2:22 L

2C0 2:21

375 2U6fc

1,000: 2:23)

500 2:U'.-

75 l 2:2 -

750 2:241

750 2:22^

AN OLD-FASHIONED ENGLISH TROT.

The love of the trotting horse is to be traced to England,
where these matches have been popular for ceDturies, but
chiefly among the young farmers and dealers in stock, who
all like to hoast of possessing a fast nag. But these old-
fashioned contests were generally made for a dinner and
wine for selves and friends, and perhaps a £20 note. Brit
in the absence of any trotting track the affair generally came
off on the turnpike road, so many miles out and return. Of
course the horses could not for a moment compare with the
American trotting horse, even a quarter of a century sfnea,
and the fact is they were mostly ponies of a little more than
fourteen hands high, but famous for their speed and game-
ness. An amusing anecdote is told respecting Goldsmith
Maid and her trainer, when there was talk of sending that
famous mare to England to give some exhibitions of her then
unrivaled speed. A wealthy dealer in live stock from Smith-
field Market, London, came to New York with a view to in-
crease his shipments of fresh beef and cattle, and by
chance was introduced to that famous driver who inquired as
to the probable success he should meet with in this venture
across the ocean. After receiving a description of Gold-
smith Maid and of her performances, the dealer smiled
incredulously, remarking that 2 minutes IA seconds a
mile meant ten miles in less than 23 minutes, and that no-
horse in the world could do it. When the explanation
came that this was the time for one mile only, he lauo-hed
and proposed that they should bring the Maid over, and he
would drive one of his ponies against her, ten miles out and
return, on a turnpike road, to a butcher's cart, for $1,000,
or £1,000 a side, the horses to come to a stand-still and to
turn round at every break. The idea of the Queen of the
American turf submitting to such a peculiar ordeal was so
funny that it was received with shouts of laughter, in which
the Englishman heartily joined. That same dealer visited!
some of our tracks and has tried to introduce the American
trotting plans into England, as he was one of the first to aid
in building the Alexandra Park track, near London. Bat
as yet these trials have met with but little success, as the
English still prefer their old fashioned ways, a specimen of
which was given recently at the above park when there
was a large and enthusiastic attendance to witness a match
in which Hall's black horse Jim was backed to trot 16 miles
in an hour, in harness. All the parties connected with the
match belong to the "lemonade aud ginger-beer trade," and
the horse was driven to a sulky by Malcolm MeLaehlan,
who has gained a high reputation across the Atlantic as a
trutting-driver. The first five miles were accomplished in
15m. oos., eight in 25m. 7s., and the full distance in 49m.
57s., the horse thus winning with 10m. 3s. to spare. An
extra mile was then covered, increasing the time to 53m.
21s. C. Bustien was starter and referee. It has been the
opinion of many who have judged the bent of the English
people in regard to this sport, that such a horse as Con-
troller, who trotted twenty miles to wagon at the Bay Dis-
trict track in 58:57 (the match being against an hour's
time), will prove in England to be a far greater attrac-
tion than would the performances of such horses as St.
Julien, Trinket or Clingstone. It will take a long time
to educate the English up to the American standpoint as
regards trotting.

Flies and Horses. — There is no feeling man but would
like to do something to relieve his horse from the annoy-
ance of flies. Horses are goaded almost to madness by the
insects. In England fles are prevented from troubling the
animals by the application to the latter, before harnessing,
of a mixture of one part crude carbolio acid with six or more*
parts of olive oil. This should be rubbed lightly all over
the animal with a rag and applied more thickly to the in-
terior of the ears and other parts most likely to be attacked.
This application may need to be repeated in the con
the day, but while any odor of the acid remains the flu
cline to settle, and the horse is completely free from th
annoyance.

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August 26,

BOOK-BETTING.

The following are the odds now offered by Killip & Co.
Igainst the nominations in the stakes and purses at the
State Fair. "While the odds are given now they are, of
-course, subject to change, and, in fact, there may be cases
when "the book is full" and no more money will belaid
against the horse in which the limit has been reached. As
is well known to those who have a slight acquaintance with
this system of betting, the wagers are "play or pay," which
.means that the money is lost if the animal "backed" does
.not start. There are many arguments in favor of this syB-
item of betting. It is the only kind that meets with favor
In England, and in combination with auction and mutual
pools, gives the best opportunity to support those the
Acceptor fancies.

No. 1. Introduction Staee, % or a Mile.
'Thirteen to one agaiust Kate Carson.

Five to one against Forest King.
'Ten to one against Bob.

Ten to one against Joe Daniels, Jr,

.Fourteen to one against May B.

/Nine to one against Atalanta.

Two to one against Jim Douglas.
'Three to one against Duke of Monday.

.Five to one against Premium.
'Two to one against Jim Renwick.
'.Twelve to one against Ella Doane.

No. 2. Breeders' Stake, 1% Miles.

"Ten to one against Capt. Kidd.

■Seven to one against Lizzie P.

Eight to one against Cy Mulkey.

Nine to one against HattieBall.

Nine to one against Belle S.

Six to one against Maria F.

Two to one against Duke of Monday.

Six to one against Duchess of Norfolk.

Thirteen to one against Judge McKinstry.

^Fourteen to one against Annie Lawrie.

JEight to one against Cornucopia.

-Seven to one against Conquest.

Five to one against Precious).

Eight to one against Mattie A Filly.

/Fifteen to one against Idler.

Nine to one against Evangeline.

No. 3. Selling Race, Mile and Repeat.
Six to one against Patrol.

/Eight to one against Shiner, weight 100 pounds.
Twelve to one against Sister to Lottery, weight 82 pounds.
Eight to one against "Villa Randlett, weigh't 100 pounds.
Two to one against Joe Howell, weight 105 pounds.
Six to one against Inauguration.

Nine to one against Jack Douglass, weight 104 pounds.
Six to one against Haddington, weight 109 pounds.
Four to one against Euchre, weight 105 pounds.

/No. 8. Filly Stake, Two-Year-Olds, % oe a Mile.

Five to one against Flou Flou.

Three to one against Satinet.

Five to one against Rosa B.

•Three to one against Satanella.

Five to one against Lou Spencer.

Two to one against Augusta E.

Seven to one against Irene.

No. 9. California Dekby Stake, 3- Year Olds, 1% Miles.
Three to one against Precious.
Four to one against Capt. Kidd.
Three to one against Maria F.
'Six to one against Judge McKinstry.
/Four to one against Hattie Ball.
One to one against Duke of Monday.

ZJIo. 10. Jennie B Stake, Feee foe all, Dash op a mile.

Four to one against May D.
.Eight to one against Bob.

Nine to one against Night Hawk.

Six to one against Atalanta.

Six to one against Frank Rhoades.
Two to one against Duke of Monday.
ZEour to one agaiDst Forest King.
.Eight to one against Fortress.

Ten to one against Duke of Norfolk.
Seven to one against Lizzie P.

Three to one against Jim Douglass.

'Three to one against Red Boy,

No. 11. Selling Race, X% Miles.

Six to one against Belshaw, weight 93 pounds.

Eight to one against Lady Partisan, weight 92 pounds.

Twelve to one against Sister to Lottery, weight 82 pounds

Five to one against Cy Mulkey, weight 95 pounds.

One to one against Joe Howell, weight 107 pounds.

Six to one against Joe Daniels, Jr,

Hine to one against Jubilee.

Seven to one against Villa Randlett, weight 105 pounds.

Two to one against Euchre, weight 106 pounds.

No. 16. Colt and Filly Stake, 2-Year Olds.

Six to one against Panama.
Nine to one against Certiorari.
Five to one against May B.
Two to one against Augusta E.
Nine to one against Irene.
Six to one against Flou Flou.
Three to one against Satanella.
Six to one against Lou Spencer.
Eight to one against Young Flush.

No. 17. Selling Race, 1% Miles.
Nine to one against Ella Doane, weight 108 pounds.
" Ten to one against Idler, weight 90 pounds.
Nine to one against Shiner, weight 101 pounds.
Fourteen to one against Sister to Lottery, weight 82 lbs.
Seven to one against Villa Randlett, weight 100 pounds.
Four to one against Euchre, weight 107 pounds.
Six to one against Belshaw, weight 95 pounds.
Twelve to one against Geo. Bender, weight 101 pounds.
Ten to one against Jubilee, weight 104 pounds.
Nine to one against Haddington, weight 109 pounds.
Five to one against Cy Mulkey, weight 90 pounds.
Two to one against Joe Howell, weight 101 pounds.

Books now open at Arion Halle, N. E. corner of Sutter
aad Kearny streets.

Address all communications as above to Killip & Co.

THE SARATOGA RACES.
There are loud complaints at Saratoga about the poor
sport that is offered on the race track in comparison with
that of previous years. This is all owing to the fact that
the Saratoga Association insisted on having a continunus
meeting during the season, which interfering with the
second Summer meetiDg at Monmouth Park, the gentlemen
interested in the latter organization have withdrawn th-ir
stables from Saratoga, and have thus sadly diminished the
attractions of the pretty watering place, as the financial
exhibit of the Saratoga Association will disclose when they
make their annual declaration of dividends. During the
past week there is nothing that calls for special mention,
the attendance being generally not up to the average, con-
sidering that the village was crowded aud that the season
was at its height.

On Thursday, the 17th, the first race, one mile, <vas won
by Baron Faurst, Colonel Sprague fiueond ; time, 1'47%.

In the s-cond race, two miles, Eole was first, General
Monroe second; time 3:42%.

On the 18th. in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
Stanton won, Stand Off' Second, and Patti third; time, 1 :15-
%. In the second race, one mile and 500 yards, Blenheim
won, Farragut second, Apollo third; time, 2:1334. In the
third race, 1 mile, Disturbance won, Botherem second, Sir
Hugh third; time, 1:47%. In the fourth race, three-quart-
ers of a mile, Lylton won; time, 1:18.

On the 19th, in the first race, one mile, Jennie won, Gus
Matthews second; time 1:42%. Second race, three-quarter-
mile, Woodford won, Tarantella second; time, 1:16. Third
race, one mile and five furlongs, Bend Or won, Creosote
second; time, 2:49. In the fourth race, one and three-
quarter miles, seven hurdles, Annette was first, Revenge
second; time, 3:18%.

On the 21st, in the mile-and-a-quarter dash, Tom Plunket
won, Force second, Helena Wallace third; time, 2:09. In
the one one-eighth miles, Baby won, George Hokes second,
Startle third; time, 1:55%. In the steeple chase, one-and-
a-half miles, Rose won, Turfman second, Woodlock third;
time, 2:55.

On the 22d, in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
Monarch was first, Bootjack second. There was a dead
heat between Fellowplay and Little Phil for the third place;
time, 1:14. The second race, mile and five furlongs, Charley
B. won, Boatman second, Kite third; time, 2:54. In the
mile dash Buccaneer won, Amazon second, Malasan third;
time, 1:42%.

On the 23d, in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
London won, Pride second, Patti third; time, 1:15% In
the second race, one mile and 500 yards, Lin?.. Stanhope
won, Kenesaw second, Bushwhacker third; time, 2:13%.
In the third race, one mile, Force won, Jake "White second,
John Sullivan third; time, 1:43. In the fourth race, one
mile and a half, over hurdles, Revenge won, Charlemagne
second, Glasgow third; time, 2:48%.

Shetland Pont Ranch. --Baron Von Raub, Leon Springs,
Bexar County, Texas, has y,000 acres all under fence prop-
erly sub.-divided and stocked with beautiful Shetland and
spotted ponies. His breeding stock consists of seven stallions
and forty-five mares, all thoroughbred, and 200 small spotted
pony mares. He is breeding a race of striped and spotted
ponies to please the children. He sells the increase to per-
sons all over the world, and the supply is not equal to the
demand. These little ponies range over the prairies like
sheep or goats, and present's novel appearance — very gentle,
every one is as docile as a cat and can be caught anywhere
on the range.

With the publication of the entries for the Cesarewitch
and Cambridgeshire handicaps the 3d inst., the English
Autumn season may be said to have begun. The Cesare-
witch received 104 subscribers, including P. Lorillard's Iro-
quois, Aranza and Nereid, J. R. Keene's Foxhall, Don Fa-
lano, Bushman, Bookmaker, Seminole, Golden Gate and
Romeo, Lord Rossmore's Passaic, Lord Ellesmere's Wallen-
stein, C. Archer's Abbotsford (late Mistake) — all American
bred. The Cambridgeshire has 137 subscribers, for which
the Americans are Iroquois, Sachem, Nereid, Aranza, Wal-
lenstein, Abbotsford, Foxhall, Don Fulano, Bookmaker,
Bushman, Golden Gate and Romeo. The English entries
include the very cream of the stables in training. The
Americans are also represented in several of the Nursery
Handicaps, Great Eastern Railway Handicap, the Newmar-
ket October Handicap, and the Houghton Handicap.

The Louisville Fair Association has issued a liberal pro-
gramme for a five-days meeting, commencing on September
17th, in which special inducements are offered for colts and
fillies. This will be about the time the Palo Alto draft may
be on their way East for their engagements, and if it suited
the plans of Ex-Governor Stanford they might perhaps make
their first appearance at the Louisville meeting. The "per-
haps" means that it is as yet uncertain whether the young-
sters will be sent East at all, as they have been suffering
more or less from a mild form of pink-eye, which has greatly
retarded their training at this important stage of the season.

From Chicago we learn that the challenge issued by
Messrs. White and Budd Doble, the owners of Monroe
Chief, has been accepted by Commodore W. N. Kitson, and
that Monroe Chief and Yon Arnim will trot in a match for
§2,500 a side at Minneapolis during the fair week in Sep-
tember. To this amount Colonel King adds S2,500, show-
ing that that gentleman has an implicit faith in this being
a drawing card, and certainly the race promises to be a sen-
sational one, on account of the noted character of the horses
concerned and the prominence of their owners.

The nominations for the two great English events, the
Epsom Derby and Oaks, conrprise fifteen American entries.
For the Derby Mr. P. Lorillurd has six entries, Mr. J. R.
Keene three, and Mr. Harry Keene one. For the Oaks
Mr. Lorillard has nominated four and Mr. J. R. Keene one.
For the Grand Prize of Paris Mr. J. R. Keene has four nom-
inations and P. Lorillard six. Amongst Mr. Keene's en-
tries is a sister to Foxhall, who may emulate her brother's
exploits, and again place this trophy, with its attendant
shekels, to the credit of the American turf.

The Allan steamship Buenos Ayrean has brought out 110
Clydesdale and Cleveland bay horses and Shetland ponies.
They were selected from the studs of the principal breeders
in Scotland by the Messrs. Bullocks & Harding, of Indiana,
the Messrs. Powell Bros., of Pennsylvania, Galbraith Bros.,
of Janesville, Wis., and others. They are all intended for
breeding purposes, and part are to be exhibited in Canala
and the United States. Some of the batch are noted prize-
winners, and all are of meritorious quality.

The premium list of the Chicago Horse Show, to take
place Sept. 16 to 23, is now ready, and may be had by ap-

plying to D. L. Hall, Secretary, 116 Monroe street, Chicago,
111. The premiums aggregate about $30,000, which will be
awarded to trotting and road horses, also thoroughbred
draft, carriage and Baddle stock. There will also be liberal
purses for trotting and pacing races. It is the intention of
the management to make this the greatest horse show ever
held.

To show the immense difference there is ia betting in the
mutual pools an 1 with the bookmakers, it may be mentioned
that when on the 16th inst. Malasine won a selling purse,
the highest odds procurable in the books Were twenty-five to
one against her chances, whereas in the mutual pools each
$5 ticket brought $284.60, making a difference of much
more than a hundred per cent.

Messrs. Dwyer Brothers, of Brooklyn, have sent the two-
year old filly Red-and-Blue, by Alarm, dam Maggie B., the
dam of Iroquois, to Tennessee, to be bred to Luke Black-
burn- The result of this experiment will be watched with
interest.

DRAFT HOUSES.

The Clydesdales are improved Scotch diMft-horses. They
have been extensively imported into the United States, and
form a competent part of our working force. They origina-
ted in Scotland The Duke of Hamilton perfected the breed,
and produced a more shapely animal than the old English
cart-horse. He bred in all the bone and muscle that con-
stituted the strength aud power of the hcrses of the old
style, and bred out the superfluous flesh that encumbered,
their action. Other breeders have modeled them over into
that perfect form that commands their strength to the best
advantage, and bred in tnat activity that gives them force of
character to perform more than the old kind in the same
length of time. Substance is the measure of power. A
horse 16 hands high, with a powerful, close-coupled, com-
pact form, will perform more labor, and can be kept on less
food, than one 17% hands hi^h, whose ponderous weight
tires out his legs to curry about an overgrown body. The
Clydesdales are highly prized in Scotland, where they are
extensively raised.

The English Shire-bred draft-horses somewhat resemble
the Clydesdales. Dealers frequently sell them for Clydes-
dales, because the latter command a higher price in the
market. The English Shire-horses are powerfully-built,
strong-limbed, heavy-boned, compact, close-coupled, mus-
cular-fomied animals, weighing from 1000 to 2000 lbs. They
are well adapted for large drays or lumber wagons, where
great weight and power are required to steady and move
large loads of merchandise or minerals at a moderate pace.
The English Shires have been crossed with the Scotch Clydes-
dales, and this is claimed to have produced a family superior
to either breed. The cross of the Scotch sire with the En-
glish mare is claimed to have bred an excellent draft-horse,
superior to either sire or dam. Both breeds were originally
founded upon the union of liDes of powerful draft-horses.
The reunion of lines long separated might be expected to
culminate in a superior family. The good qualities that
either possessed, single-handed, when combined together
would give additional force of character to the issue, aud
improve the breed. It is the way that all breeds are
founded, and their progeny raised up to a higher standard
of excellence.

The Percheron-Norman draft-horse has been imported
into the United States in great numbers. They are im-
ported from La Perche, a district in the interior of France,
where they are extensively raised. They are generally grey.
The color must have been bred in for many generations, till
it became a fixed inheritance, to be transmitted so uniformly
to the offspring. The Percheron is claimed to have descended,
at an early day, from a cross of Arab sires with Norman
dams. The return to the Arab cross has restored the origi-
nal type and character of the Percheron, whence they sprang.
As late as 1620, Godolphin and Gallipoli, two grey Arabian
stallions, were imported into France, and extensively used
with Percheron mares.

The re-infusion of Oriental blood has kept up the beauti-
ful form of the Arabian without diminishing the size the
Percheron acquired from the Norman. Norman dams
crossed with Arab sires will breed larger than the sire. It
is found, when the Barbs of Arabs are taken from their Da-
tive soil and crossed with foreign d*ms, they will breed a
larger class than the Oriental steeds of the desert. The
parched-up sands of the desert have stunted the race. When
taken to a more congenial climate and fruitful soil, the
young scions expand and grow larger than the diminutive
Arab from which they sprang.

The Percherons are among the best-formed horses that
can be found anywhere. Their shoulders exactly fit the
collar. Their close-coupled, compact form gives them more
strength, in proportion to weight, than any other form could
possibly possess. They aro not only powerful, but active;'"
possessing a fine constitution, overflowing with robust
health, which lays the foundation of physical endurance.
Stout form, superior strength and activity, are the charac-
teristics of the breed. They will work hard, keep fat on
little food, and live to an advanced age.

We have several grades of horses formed from a cross of
the draft with native breeds, and converted into distinct
families, such as the French-Canadian. They have pre-
served the form and substance of their Norman ancestors
for generations, except slightly diminished size, caused by
scanty fare and cold climate. We have also the half-bred
Clydesdale, Percheron, and Sampson, graded up with home-
bred stock. These grades are the most useful stock for all
work to be found in the catalogue of breeding. They are
appropriately named horses-of-all-work. They are adapted
for all kinds of farming, for marketing the productions of
the soil, for lumbering, for use in express wagons, aud vari-
ous other occupations where great strength is required, com-
bined with a good rate of speed. They supersede the heavy
draft-horse for ordinary work, because they are well suited
for the family carriage. They are hardy, easily acclima-
tized, accustomed to the food produced on their native soil,
inured to hardships and privations, and possess a poworful
constitution, that will stand the wear and tear of hard work
through a long life. They will stand more labor on less
food than the overgrown draft horse. There is no other
breed that can fill their places in a rough, hilly couutry, for

all kinds of work. — Observer, in National Live Stock Journal*

-».

We are in receipt of a new paper, The Breeder and
Sportsman, Joseph Cairn Simpson, editor and proprietor.
Its typographical apjiearauce is excellent, and it is devoted
to the interest of stock-raising as well as to a variety of
other matters interesting to sportsmen. It is edited with
marked ability, published in San Francisco, and we com-
mend it to breeders, sportsmen and others. — Lower Lake
Bulletin.

1882

*Pt£ fpxxjejiev mx& j&pwisnrott.

133

THE SANTA ROSA RACES.

On Tuesday last, was the first day of the annual Santa
Rosa meeting, and the attendance was fair, when it is con-
sidered that threshing time is the busiest of all the year for
our farmers. The park on all sides showed evident signs
of improvement and prosperity, and the track was both
fast and safe.

The first race on the programme was a trot, mile and re-
peat, purse of $200, free for all two-year-olds owned in the
district. This closed with five entries, but Steve Crandall's
bay filly. No Name, failed to appear, and Paine Shafter's
gray colt, Greyson, after being speeded in front of the stand,
was withdrawn with the consent of the judges, on account of
lameness. This left three contestants — J. E. Foster's
sorrel mare, Clara Patterson, J. C. Fountain's black
filly, May Bay, driven by Joseph Edge, and E. B. Con-
way's chestnut colt, Ideal, driven by George Bayliss.
These were given positions for the first heat in the order
named. In the pools on the previous night and just before
the race. May Day was a large favorite, selling for S20
against $8 for Ideal, and $2 for Clara Patterson. On the
third score the word was given to a good start. Clara broke
badly a few yards from the stand and repealed the perform-
ance during the entire heat. The contest between the other
two was exciting until the % mark was reached, when Ideal
indulged in a few 6kips and fell behind. May Day was
three lengths ahead at the % pole, but left her feet while
going easy, and was overtaken by the colt. Froui this point
home they trotted neck and neck, until within fifty yards of
home, when both broke and came under the wire running.
The judges were unable to determine whichjwas the victor,
and decided it a dead heat, with Clara Patterson distanced;
time, 3:01%.

Between heats pool-selling was lively, at even figures,
until just before the start, when May Day again became a
favorite, selling for $20 against S8 for the colt. For the
second heat a good start was given, but Ideal soon broke
and fell behind. At the half the mare brok6 and was passed
by the colt; before the % pole was reached they both in-
dulged in jumps, but here the colt steadied and came in an
easy winner; time, 3:05. Ideal was now the favorite at $20
to $5. After tedious scoring they got an even start. May
Day went to the front, but broke at the quarter-pole, and
from here the colt had everything his own way, winning by
five lengths in 3:04.

The second race was for the 2 :35 class; purse $400. Closed
with four entries, but James Garland's Kowdy Boy being
sick with the pinkeye was withdrawn. The starters were,
Taboas Bros.' gray gelding Ralph, driven by S. Sperry;
Wm. Bourke's bay gelding Johnny, driven by Fred Vail;
and Mat Doyle's bay gelding Boss, driven by Steve Cran-
dall. In the betting before the horses appeared on the
track Johnny was favorite, bringing S20 against $14 for
Boss and $2 for Ralph. During the scoring Johnny showed
an inclination to pace, and acted so rank that it frightened
the betting sharps, and Boss sold up even. A good start
was given, with Ralph at the pole, Johnny next, and Boss
on the outside. Soon after the word was given Boss broke,
and despite Steve's efforts he never struck a square trot
during the. heat. Ralph and Johnny went close together
for the first three-eighths, when Ralph made a disastrous
break, and before Sperry could bring him to a trot Johnny
had opened a gap of 200 yards. Vail seeing his advantage
sent the horse for all he was worth, and succeeded in leav-
ing the gray outside the flag, Bpss being nearly a quarter of
a mile behind; time, 2:33%.

6U1IXARIEB.

Santa Rosa Course.— Tuesday, August 22, 1882.— Puree, $200; first horse,
1120; second, $cu: third, $20; free for all two-year-olds owned in the dis-
trict.

E. B. Conway names ch. c. Ideal 0 1 1

G. C. Fountain names blk. f. May Day 0 2 2

J. E. Foster names a. m. Clara Patterson dis.

P. J. Shatter names g. h. Greyson drawn.

Steve Crandall names b. f. No Nurae drawn.

Time— 3:01J4, 3:05, 3:04.
Same day. — 2:35 class; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second, $120; third,
♦40.

Wm. Bourke names b. g. Johnny 1

Taboas Bros, names g. e. Ralph dis.

Mat Doyle names b. g. Boss dis.

Jas. Garland names g. g. Rowdy Bov drawn.

Time— 2:33&
On the second day, the first was a trotting race, 2:50 class
or a purse of $400. Huntress, St. Patrick. Placida, Lady
Zane and Emma Taylor started. Huntress was the favorite.
Placida took the first heat in 2:45; Huntress the second,
third and fourth, in 2:41, 2:41%, 2:44%. Placida got the
second money and St. Patrick third. In the third heat
Lady Zane and Emma Taylor were distanced. The second
race was a pacing match for $250 a side, $150 added by the
association, mile heats, best three in five, between Johnny
Wiegle and Washington. Wiegle sold favorite in the pools
all the way through. Washington took the first heat in
2:31%; Eagle the second, third and fourth, in 2:34, 2:25)4,
2:32%.

On the Thursday there was a great increase in the attend-
ence and the races were by far the best, and excited more
anthusiasm than either of the preceding days. The first was
a trotting race, free for all three-year-olds owned in the dis-
trict, for a purse of $300, best three in five, with Deba Mott,
Starr, Buck, Foster, Ned, and Warwick entered. Ned was
the favorite in the pools at five to one, and took three
straight heats in 2:56, 2:50% and 2:54%, Deba Mott getting
second money and Warwick third. The event of the day
was thej trotting race, free for all that never beat 2:25, for a
$500 purse. Welby's Starr King, Titus' Echora, Hose's Del
Sur, Hughes' Cairo, and Goldsmith's Director started. Del
Sur got the first heat in 2:24%, Echora getting the nest
three in 2:25, 2.25% and 2:29, and winning the first money,
Del Sur and Director getting second and third money. The
San Francisco delegation backed Starr Xing heavily at $20
against $15 for Director and §12 for the field, and therefore
made a heavy loss.

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The Chicago Driving Park Association are certainly
decided on making a success, as they now announce a Fall
racing meeting that commences on Tuesday, October 3d,
and lastB throughout the week. There are three two-year-
old stakes, a like number for three-year-olds — the North-
western Stake, a mile and three-quarters, and the October
handicap, a mile and a furlong, the last named being for all
ages. The nomination!? for these events close on September
1st with D. H. Hall, the secretary, at Chicago, and about
the same time a liberal programme of purses will be offered,
that, with the above stakes, will provide for not less than
iour races on each day. It is more than probable that the
Oalifornia horses will take part in these raceB, as they will
then be on their way home for the Winter.

BOWING.

A CARD FROM L. C. WHITE.

Editor Breeder and Sporstman — Sir: In the issue of
your interesting paper of the 19th inst. several representa-
tives of Sau Francisco rowing clubs took occasion to compli-
ment Chas. G. Yale for his kindness in acting as referee of
the Fourth of July Regatta. Six weeks is a long time to
spend in the composition of a card a few inches long, but
perhaps the courteou^ scribes write as reluctantly as several
of them row, and no,, much faster. As far as the compli-
ment to Mr. Yale for his kindness in acting as referee is con-
cerned, the card is acceptable to me. Mr. Yale has always
been willing to assist in popularizing- the sport of rowing,
and needs no certificate of bis enthusiasm or courtesy from
the Go Men Gate or any other club. His reputation as an
honorable gentleman cannot be affected iu the slightest degree
by all tbe ink which Mr. Griffin and the tail of his literary
kite could swing in a year. I would be surprised to learn that
Mr. Yale has not felt more hurt by the publication of the
card than the men who are aimed, at over his shoulder. I
am one of these targets, having been in the crew of the
Pioneer Club which won the four-oar shell race on the Fourth
of July, and was disqualified by Mr. Yale for fouling. Our
chivalrous opponents of the Ariel Club, who were not fouled
and who nevertheless were only able to row second, now
unite in the condemnation of our action.

This is what is said of us by these high-toned critics,
who can come to the front better in a newspaper column
than in a row-boat :

It is a well known fact that1*. every one cannot be satisfied, especially
where personal interest is concerned; but we wish to state publicly that
we disapprove of the ungentlemanlj- and unprofessional manner used by
some of the disappointed oarsmen in expressing their disagreement with
official decisions. We have noted with considerable attention the discus-
sion over the result of the four-oared shell race, and while we are inclined
to sympathize with the debarred crew, which certainly rowed a game race
under adverse circumstances, still we cannot see how you could have
decided otherwise by any recognized code of rules for amateur rowing.

Now what was the ungentlemanly and unprofessional
manner used by the disappointed oarsmen to express their
disagreement with official decisions ? They did not fill the
air with blasphemy and vituperation as some of our critics
have done when official decisions did not suit them. They
did not scare the referee off the bridge as has been done in
other cases where some of the high-minded moralists were
interested. All that the defeated oarsmen did was to row
quietly to their boat-house; peacefully and silently await
the decision of the referee, and promptly pay their bets
when the race was given to the second crew. I do not think
that such conduct comes under the definition of ungentle-
manly behavior, but it is not surprising that our critics
should be mistaken in the matter. The ability to judge of
what is gentlemanly always presupposes the possession of
some of the characteristics of a gentleman. It is interesting
to compare with the conduct of the defeated oarsmen the
actions of our critics. These chivalrous individuals waited
until five weeks after the discussion in the newspapers had
ended and in which the defeated crew took no part whatever.
Then our high-minded moralists surreptitiously circulated the
card complimenting Mr. Yale, and had neither the manhood
nor honesty to submit it to the two clubs most interested —
the Pioneer Club, which lost the disputed race, and the South
End Club, which owned the boat that was fouled. The
South End Club was as much interested in the matter as
any other club on the bay, and would readily have joined in
complimenting Mr. Yale for his disinterested activity. That
was not what was wanted, however. The real purpose was
to place the Pioneer Club in a discreditable position, and
the means taken are entirely worthy of the projectors of the
scheme. In conclusion, I beg to suggest that, as the Pio-
neer crew is now in training for the valuable trophy offered
by the Breeder and Sportsman, the energies of the Golden
Gate and Ariel Clubs could be better applied on a sheet of
water than a Bheet of paper. A reputation supported by
printer's ink is very unsubstantial. Apologizing for tres-
passing so much on your valuable space,
I remain, yours,

L. C. White,
Capt. Pioneer Crew,

History of the Hillsdale Crew. — In 1877 so little was
known of boating in Hillsdale that the introduction of a sin-
gle scull shell caused a sensation. A small club was organ-
ized, and in 1879 the now celebrated crew was sent to Toledo,
O., to row the Undine crew. The Hillsdales scored such a
success that they were next sent by their townsmen to Sara-
toga to take part in the National Regatta. As they were
about to Btart, the officers of the club advised them merely to
feel their way," and not to hope for succees in their first
race. They promised to "feel their way" as instructed, but
said also they would win if they could, whereupon they
were told that, if they had that much good luck, the club
would defray all their expenses. At Saratoga they met the
beBt crews in the country, and their success created the
greatest excitement in their town. On receipt of the news
places of business were closed, church and fire-bells were
rung, houses were illuminated, bonfires were built, the people
gathered in the streets and cheered themselves hoarse and
the bands made music in honor of the champions. Since
that time Hillsdale has been a lively boating place, and the
crew has been one of the institutions of the town.

The stroke adopted by the Hillsdale crew was taught them
by Capt. Terwilliger. At first he was laughed at for giving
the crew the stroke which has since made it successful and
famous, and he was advised by many well known boating
men and members of his club to change the Btroke, but he
claimed that it made the boat go, and did not overtask his
men, and he purposed following out his own ideas as long
as he remained captain. The crew had never gone into
training for a race unzil within a week or ten days before the
time they were to row, and the only concessions they re-
ceived from the club, or anybody in or out of Hillsdale,
were payment of their legitimate traveling expenses by the
club, and the keeping open of their positions by their em-
ployers during their absence. The time and labor they gave
were their personal loss.

"It is charged," was answered, "that before you left
England your opinion of the Hillsdale crew was asked by-
some of the English amateurs, and you said the Hillsdales
could easily beat any amateur four in England, and advised
the English oarsmen not to have anything to do with them.
Is that a fact?"

" No, it is not," said Hanlan. "My recollection of it is
that my opinion was asked, and I said that from what I had
read and heard the Hillsdale crew could beat any amateur
crew in America nearly half a minute. That's all I said. I
didn't say they could beat the English crews."

"Because he doesn't think they can," put in Fred.
Plaisted.

"But I haven't said as much as that," rejoined Hanlan.

" "Well, I know," said Plaisted.

The subject was then dropped, and those interested in it
became engrossed in a race which had just been started-

Courtney's Latest.— The Turf, Field and Farm an-
nounces that Charles E. Courtney is acting as prosecutor irt
a remarkable case where nearly 70 persons were poisoned,
by tartar emetic in the ice-cream served at a Methodist
Church festival at Union Springs on the 4th of July. Tne-
Church began the investigation soon afterwards, as many of
the victims vomited blood and narrowly escaped death-
But Courtney swore out a warrant and had J. H. Robertson
arrested for the offense and taken before a Justice of the
Peace, just as the Church investigation was about to reach,
a climax in the arrest of Courtney himself.

He Fancies the English Crews. — An impression having
prevailed that the cowardly action of the British oarsmen
was due in a great measure to an opinion expressed by the
champion Hanlan while he was in England last Spring,
Hanlan was asked on the press boat, while the races of this
week were in progress on Detroit River, what he had to say
about the matter.

'What is the statement about me?" he asked.

The Eably Bieds. — The Pioneer Rowing Club seems to be-
testing the value of the proverb of the early bird, for already
it has a crew in training for the Thanksgiving Day Regatta.
The crew is comprised of the same men who represented the
club on the Fourth of July, L. C. White, bow, R. Crowley, R„
C. Lyne and John Sullivan, stroke. They were out for & prac-
tice spin on Sunday afternoon, and received considerable-
praise from an old Thames orsman who was of the crowd on
the bridge that watched them row the half mile to the mail
dock. They showed a great improvement over their form
in July, and with proper training will make a fine race in
November. Lyne has abandoned some old and not valuable
tricks, and will soon be almost faultless in his style. If
White would 6lide up a little more and reach less he would
conform more to the style of his comrades and help the boat
along many lengths in a mile. Mr. Crowley, though the-
most conscientious ot oarsmen, needs a little coaching. He
shows much improvement, however, and as he never shirks-
his work will be a valuable member of the crew on the day
of the race. The four rowed in good time on Sunday, and
kept the boat on an even keel right through the choppy
water. They got a very creditable pace on their craft, and
by their exhibition did much to strengthen the confidence of
their club that if beaten on Thanksgiving Day they will be>
very far from being disgraced.

The Ariel Cldb. — Charles Lipp, President of the Ariel
Club, states that on Thanksgiving day his Club will be rep-
resented in the race for the Breeder and Sportsman's cup.
The Ariel Club will use the paper shell now owned by
the St. George Rowing Club of Oakland. The boat is one
of the best on the coast, and if the Ariel four fail to win in
her it will not be through any handicap in boats. Fred Smith-.
Watkins and the Branch brothers will in all probability
represent the Ariel Club. This would be a strong crew, but
if the Pioneer crew continue to improve, will hardly wia
the championship. The Pioneer four will be under the dis-
advantage, however, of training half the time with a substi-
tute for Louis White, whose business will keep him out of
town at intervals. Hopes are entertained by the Ariel Club
that the Alerts of Vallejo can be prevailed on to take part in
the Thanksgiving Day regatta. So far the VaJlejo oarsmen
have not indicated their determination to compete with the
Metropolitan Clubs.

Fell Through as Usual . — The Golden Gate Club is either
very unfortunate or fainthearted in making matches. For
some time the Golden Gate Club was anxious to arrange a
match in lap-streak boats with the Ariel Club. Large stakes
were talked of. The Ariel Club rather dodged the match,
but the persistency of the Golden Gate champions proved
too much for the prudent oarsmen, and last week they an-
nounced their intention of taking up the gauntlet. A meet-
ing of the rivals was held on Long Bridge List Sunday, bob
the air of that resort had its usual depressing effect, and the
negotiations fell through. The Golden Gate champions
wanted to make the match for §100, while the other Bide
would think of nothing less than $250 or $500. It is whis-
pered that if the Golden Gate men had set their heart on a
$1,000 race the Ariels would have prescribed $250 as the
only acceptable figure, and vice versa.

Eastebn Comments. — The Tarf, ikid and Farm furnishes
the following paragraph from its correspondent here rela-
tive to rowing in California:

" It is quite probable that the various rowing clubs will
hold a consultation with a view of getting up a regatta for
next Thanksgiving Day. The success of the last Fourth of
July races has considerably stimulated our representative
scullers, aud they may thereby be said to be experiencing a
boom. The sport has been dormant for the past two years,
but lately a certain interest has been manifested that bids
fair to end in a number of races between rival crews and
ambitious single scullers. I have already aunounced in this
column that a valuable cup would be offered for competition
between crews. The race, which is open to the State, is to be
rowed in best-and-best boats, over a three-mile course, with
a turn. It would certainly be a feature if the outside clubs
could be induced to participate, as both the Vallejo and the
Stockton Clubs are reported as having skilled manipulators
of the oars."

Hanlan and Ross. — The Boston Eerald remarks that
Hanlan's characterization of Ross as a coward does not ap-
pear to be relished much by boating men of Boston, and
some of them go so far us to say that perhaps the boot fits
the other leg. It is urged that, if there has been no race be-
tween these worthies the last two years, the fault is not that
of the New Brunswick sculler, but rather that of Hanlan
himself. Ross has done all he could to bring about a race,
and Hanlan, it is contended, has been glad enough, on any
pretext, to escape having one.

Holmes, the amateur champion sculler of America,
retire from regatta competition this year.

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August 26,

The Golden Gate Rowing Cltib contemplates several im-
provements in its boat-house.

The Pioneer Boat Club held a special meeting last Sun-
day, and authorized Messrs. "White. Crowley, Lyne and
Sullivan, to represent the Club in the Thanksgiving Day
races.

The racing crew of the steamer Ranger, now anchored at
Mare Island, is ready to row any sis men in Vallejo a boat
race three miles straight away, or with a turn, for from $100
to $300 a side.

The old boat in which Den Leahy rowed so many races
and made such remarkable time, has come to grief. Rob
Crowley while taking a spin in her last Sunday came in
collision with one of Sam Vincent's sloops, and both Robert
and Samuel mourn the collision. There is about half a foot
of the shell missing, and the side of the sloop looks as if
she had passed the Egyptian batteries at Port Mex.

YACHTING.

THE CUTTERS BEATEN.

Cutters have not fared well of late. The little American
cat boat Gleam beat a lot of them on English waters the
other day. Then in the match of the Eastern and New
Tork Club, run off Marblehead, the cutters Orwa and
Maggie were both beaten in their classes by American sloops,
one in the first and the other in the second class. Both the
Gracie and Panny beat the Orwa; and the Vixen and Hera
beat the Maggie. This was on the 14th. Then on the 15th
another race was sailed in which the New Tork sloop Vixen
outsailed the much-vaunted cutter Maggie in a thirty-mile
race at Marblehead, the cutter being outsailed from start to
finish, both to windward and down the wind. The course
was fifteen miles dead to windward, and return. The
■wind was light during the weather work but increased
somewhat on the run home. The water was smooth for the
whole course and the weather extremely fine. The contest
■was a perfectly fair one, the boats keeping together and
having the same wind throughout. The result proves con-
clusively that in a fair sailing breeze the Maggie, whose
reputation is that of the best fifteen-tonner that ever flew a
racing flag in British waters, is no match for the Vixen, the
best boat of her size in American waters.

The wind was very light and the sea smooth. Mr. Law-
rence, the owner of the Vixen, having been recalled to New
Tork by business engagements, the Vixen was under the
charge of Mr. J. Frederick Tarns, and on board to assist in
sailing her was Captain Hafi, of the sloop Panny, and some
of his crew. On board of the Maggie were ex-Commodore
Peabody, of the Eastern Yacht Club, Mr. C. Goddard, the
measurer of that club, and other friends of her owner, Mr.
"Warren. Both boats were about the same length on the
water line and the match was boat against boat without
time allowance. Much money was wagered on the result at
the club-house, previous to the boats leaving the harbor,
many enthusiastic cutter advocates being of the opinion that
in the race the Maggie had been purposely held back, while
the New Torkers were firm in their confidence in the Vixen,
■which had never yet disappointed them, and they were will-
ing to put their money on her to any extent. As the two
yachts reached in to the westward it soon became apparent
that the Vixen in light weather was the faster boat. She
not only forereached on the Maggie, but held a better wind,
and each moment the gap between them grew wider. The di-
rection of th£ match was in charge of all the members of the
Eastern Yacht Club. Prom the accounts in the Eastern pa-
pers it seems the crew on the cutter were demoralized by
their beating and did not handle their sails well. The Vixen
heat the Maggie 19 minutes. Now, we shall be interested in
reading why this was, as the cutter advocates will, of course,
say it was anything rather than the other was fastest. They
may say it was the light winds, but as they gloried over the
Orwa a few days before, sailing in light winds through a
crowd of sloops, they cannot stand on that; especially as
the Orwa was badly beaten when a good breeze came.

FLYING STARTS.

Several clubs have this year, says Forest and Stream, con-
ceded the necessity of reforming our slothful methods of
starting by shortening the periods of grace to cross. "Where
ten minutes has been the custom the period has been re-
duced to five as a first step, and in the East anchor starts
are becoming the rule to put more life and smartness in the
initial portion of the race. Quite a number of slow skip-
pers have found themselves handicapped in consequence of
the change to five minutes, and some are inclined to lay the
blame to the limited period. It is, however, due to the want
of tact displayed, for most yachts are in the habit of knock-
ing about without aim before the start and without thought
of what is in store. Naturally they get "left." It is just
this kind of baby's play we wish to see brought to a stop
X>y the flying start to one gun after a preparatory signal has
given all hands a warning to look out for a position. There
is no reason why yachts should be excused from displaying
the same amount of acumen at the start as in. any other por-
tion of the race, or it might properly be asked that bad sea-
manship at any time in the race should be met with the same
tender consideration shown at the start.

Our present methods do not fit the rest of the race. If
seamanship and judgment enter into the result in one part
of the match, they should in another, and it is a sop to the
clumsy and slothful that an excuse is made for them at the
start. The only time a one-gun start can work really un-
fairly is when the elements step in to mar the skipper's
plans. Bat a calm or too light airs work just the same
harm throughout the race, and no legitimate ground exists
for exempting the start from accidents to which the whole
course is liable and yet receives no such exemption. A yacht
becalmed five minutes after five tniles have been sailed re-
ceives no allowance, yet the damage to her chances are not a
bit different than if becalmed the same after the gun has
been given to start. Thi6 is a very plain matter, and we
have no doubt that in time our starts will partake of the life
and snap to be witnessed in matches abroad. Cutting down
to five minutes is a step in the right direction, and anchor
starts are much to be preferred to the unfair and slipshod
ten minutes hitherto observed by the slow fashion set by
eno of the older clubs in which smart seamanship has ever
been held too lightly.

A MODEL SCHOOLER".

To show what fine yachts they are building in Boston
waters, we give a brief description of a new schooner launched
this month by D. J. Lauler of Chelsea, Mass., for Wm. J.
Weld, and called the Gitana. Length over all, 109 ft. ; on load
line 92 ft. 9 in.; bf-am, 20 ft. 6 in.; depth of hold, 10 ft., and
11 ft. draught. Keel of white oak 15 in., sided, at center,
tapering to 6 in. at stem and 5 in. at keel. Width across
bottom amidships 6 in., with slight taper towards ends.
Frames spaced 22 in. between centers. Sided at floors 7
in., and 5 iu. at head; molded 10 in. at floors, 7 in. at first
futtock, and 4 in. at head. Keelson of oak, sided 16 in. in
center, tapering to 6 in. at ends, and secured with 1%-in.
composition bolts. Clamps are 78 ft. long, two strakes 3 and
2% in. thick, bolted with %-in. yellow metal. Garboards
aud lower strakes of oak, 3 in. tapering up to 2 in., and at
hoodends 2 in. thick. The frame is thoroughly kneed
throughout, all fastenings of copper and composition, no iron
being used for that purpose in the bull. Ceiling of selected
yellow pine 3 in. thick amidships, tapering to 2 in. at ends.
Plank in long lengths of 80 feet. Wales of oak, 5x3 in. ;
bottom plank of oak 2% in. thick, and deck 2%-in. square
white pine. Stanchions of locust, rail of white oak, and fit-
tings of mahogany. The schooner carries 60 tons of lead
ballast, 15 of which are outside on the keel. Accommoda-
tions consist of ladies' saloon aft 14x12 ft., finished in oak
and cherry, Queen Anne style, with berths for six. Forward
of this the companion way, then the main saloon, 18 ft.
square, finished in solid mahogany and supplied with tile
fireplace and grand piano. A door on the starboard hand
leads to Mr. Weld's private room, 13x10 ft., finished in pol-
ished ash and cherry, with bath-room and conveniences at-
tached. On the port hand, opening into the main saloon is
the passageway forward, leading into the captain's room,
icehouse, state-rooms for passengers, and gallery and
pantry. The forecastle contains eleven berths and is neatly
furnished throughout. Eight tanks for water, holding 2,200
gallons for a long cruise.

A MOSQUITO RACE.

Last September a race of small yachts was sailed on this
bay under the auspices of the San Francisco Yacht Club.
It was the best race of the season, and very great interest
was taken in it. This was the first race of the kind here,
but it is to be repeated next month — schooners, sloops,
plungers, yawls, or boats of any rig can enter. They must not
be larger than thirty-five feet long on deck, or shorter than
fifteen feet. Any boat, whether belonging to a club or not,
or whether in trade or not, can come in. No entrance fee
is charged, and the Club furnishes plenty of prizes, two or
three to each class. The boats are divided up into classes,
with no time allowances. Each five feet forms a class.
That is, boats betwten 20 and 25 feet form one class, and
above 25 and lebs than 30 feet form another class. Prizes
are for each class; no boat in one class competing with a
boat in another. The course is a short one and does not
go out into the channel where there is any rough water; but
it will take about two or three hours to go around. Among
other things the Whitehall boats will be represented. No
doubt a couple of dozen of these will go in, but they will be
under sail of course. Boats will be confined to plain work-
ing canvas, no light sails being allowed. The object of this
is to prevent some persons with more money than others from
outfitting their boats specially for the race. The regatta will
probably be sailed on September 9th, or it may be on the
following Saturday. Upwards of fifty boats will be in the
race, and it will be well worth seeing.

prised of almost all competing athletes of the day. AsR. S.
Haley iB still anxious to run 100 yards for a record he is not
likely to start in the handicap, and the honor of being scratch-
man will doubtless grace the shoulders of some other ambi-
tious printer. Sime is away; Doolan does not expect to enter.
This will be a grand opportunity for Hawes. He claims to
be a first class amateur, and no doubt thinks he can do 10%
with very little preparation. If the handicapper is of the
same opinion, Hawes will be again able to say that he started
from scratch. But the handicapper must be very careful.
There is more than one in this vicinity capable of disputing
the honors with Hawes.

Yachting Etiquette. — At Newport, Rhode Island, where
the yacht squadrons are together, the "Commodores"
of the New York and Boston Yacht Clubs are engaged
in a go-as-you-please match of " commodoring." The
Commodore of the Eastern Yacht Club writes to the
Commodore of the New York Yacht Club that he, the Com-
modore of the Eastern Club, will have the honor of saluting
the flag of the New York Yacht Club. The Commodore of
the New York Yacht Club informs the Commodore of the
Eastern Club that he will have the honor of returning the
salute at four bells. And these important documents be-
tween the respective commodores are carried to and fro by
boats and boats' crews, and the salutes are fired and re-
turned and heard by the respective commodores in full uni-
form on their quarter-decks, and all the commodores feel
themselves almost real commodores. "For it's the young
navee of our jeunesse doree whose praise our elite doth
loudly chant."

The Bohemian Yacht Club is to be formally opened on
September 2d.

It is getting on now towards the end of the season, which
has been a very uneventful one in all respects.

The new yacht building by Turner for the Spreckels
Brothers is all in frame so that her shape can be seen.
She will soon be planked up and will be ready for use be-
fore very many weeks.

A yacht in racing has a perfect right to luff to prevent an-
other passing her to windward, but must not bear away to
prevent her passing to Reward — the lee side being consid-
ered that on which the leading vessel carries her boom.

A member of a yacht club owning a part of any em oiled
yacht, and carrying the club flag, is the person who is re-
sponsible that the other owners shall respect and obey the
regulations of the club, so long as the signal shall be cai-
ried on her.

The regatta for the big yachts, about which there has
been more or less talk for some weeks, has been given up.
The gentleman who was arranging for it spent a great deal
of time and talk in trying to get ail to agree, but was unable
to get sufficient representation for the race.

ATHLETICS.

The Handicaps of the Fall Meeting. — In the list of
Olympic Club events for September 23d, published in last
week's issue, two events did not appear (probably the fault
of the printer). The events omitted are very important
ones, being 100 and 220 yards, both handicaps, and open to
all amateurs. They are favorite distances with all novices,
and the competitors in each event will probably be com-

As Exhibition at the Mechanics' Pais. — There is a prop-
osition before the Olympic Club to give an exhibition in the
Mechanics' Pavilion before the Fair closes. The club would
not be under any expense, and could undoubtedly get up an
evening's entertainment at short notice that would sustain
its past reputation as a gymnastic and athletic club. Since
the meeting in the old Pavilion on Mission and Eighth
streets, in June of 1881, the club has not been able to organ-
ize a tug-of-war team that had sand enough to meet all com-
ers on equal terms. Let them gather themselves together,
now, if there are enough of them that have the requisite
courage, select a representative team, and show the old mem-
bers of the original San Francisco Olympic Club that the
club of the present day has Dot degenerated.

"William Aikin, the well known chicken fancier, has taken
possession of the premises 846 Howard street, where he has
a ball court, the special attraction being the hand ball games
that are played there every Sunday.

Captain "Webb, who achieved the feat of swimming from
England to France at Dover Straits, is giving exhibitions in
this country. On Tuesday last, at Boston, he won a match
of S1.0C0 and the championship of the world, from Thomas
Kile, the champion short-distance swimmer of America..

BICYCLING.

How a Litebabx Man Keeps "Well. — I live in the country;
my general health is and has been good — that is to say, I
have never had any serious illness — but I am a writer by
profession; my "way of fife," as Dr. Jaeger says his was
before he gave his attention to gymnastics and woolen
clothing, is "sitting," and for years I have suffered from
occasional billious headaches, which, although not very
severe, were sufficiently acute to stop all literary work —
sometimes for two days in succession — while they lasted.
As I am very abstemious, never walk less than four or five
miles every day, and faithfully observe the maxim of "early
to bed aud early to rise," I concluded that my headaches
were constitutional; and under the belief that I should
never get rid of them, bore the trouble as I best could. It
did not occur to me that the two or three cigars a day that I
was in the habit of smoking could do me any harm, or that,
with more exercise, I should have better health. But it
came to pass that some three months ago I abandoned
smoking and bought a tricycle. I was led to give up
smoking by reading an article in Knowledge, by Dr. Muir
Brown, aon the "Effects of Smoking." One of the observa-
tions particularly struck me. Replying to the argument
that smoking is good because it cheeks waste of tissue, he
observed that that is precisely the reason why smoking is
bad, and that the only possession which it is a man's duty
to waste is his body, new tissue being in every respect bet-
ter than old. The tricycle made in this direction. It
wasted tissue. You can get more exercise by an hour's
tricycling, and with less fatigue, than by three hours'
walking. There is an exhilaration about it, too, that a
pedestrian never knows, and which can only be compared
to that enjoyed by riding a good horse. As for perspiring,
you perspire enough, especially if the day be warm, to
satisfy Dr. Jaeger's most rigid requirements, and make your
flesh as hard as the hide of a German soldier after two years'
gymnastics. When I gave up my cigars and took to tri-
cycling, I had no idea of curing my headaches. But they
are cured. I have hardly had a headache since, and I eat
almost twice as much as I used to eat. I sleep well, and my
general health could not easily be better. In conclusion, let
me recommend all my literary brethren who are conscious
of not taking sufficient exercise, all whose muscles are flabby,
livers torpid, and nights restless, to try tricycling and drop
smoking and any other habit which may tend to check waste
of tissue, and retard that rapid renewal of the body which is
the condition of physical soundness.

The FrFrx-MiLE Contest in England. — In our last issue
we gave the results of the English Bicycle Union's cham-
pionship races of 1882 for one, five and twenty-five miles.
The fifty-mile race, which was the last of the four events,
took place July 29th, on the new Crystal Palace Grounds.
There were eighteen entries, of which four did not start, and
seven stopped at various distances before the finish. Sev-
en men ran the full distance inside of 2 hours and 53 min-
utes, and were entitled to medals, and six of these beat the
previous amateur record, which was 2 hours 50 minutes and
50 and two-fifth seconds. The winner was the Hon. Ion
Keith-Falconer, whose ride of 994 miles from Land's End to
John O'Groat's House, inside of thirteen days, we chroni-
cled a few weeks since. His time for the fifty miles was 2
hours 43 minutes 55 aud one-fifth seconds.

AGBEATTWENTY-lIlLEp£BFOBMANCE.--Auother W

performance took place upon the same track on the 2
July, when H. L. Cortis made the attempt to ride I i
miles within the hour. The weather was favorabl
being not a breath of wind, ancfthe task was accon,
in 59 minutes 28 and one-fifth seconds. The rider k I
and when the pistol fired had coorsed 297 yards
This is likely to remain the record for some time tc
unless beaten in the twenty-mile race, which was
place August 2d, between Cortis aud Keith-Falco . M
which we have not yet received the report. This wa
Cortis' last appearance upon the path, as he was to I
ried upon the 3d, and to start for Australia on the i I

August.

♦

Philadelphia proposes to make a bicycling tourn I
one of the leading features of the bi-ceutennial anniv
celebration. The responses to the proposition have b'
enthusiastic, that it now appears probable that
hundred wheelmen will participate. Since the Park
misBioners threw open Fairmount Park for the use of v
men, the exercise has acquired an extraordinary impel
that city.

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BASE BALL.

THE RENOS AND NIANTICS.

The match on Sunday last between the Reno and Niantic
Clubs drew but a slight attendance, as the beautiful weather
sent a great many of our pleasure seekers across the bay
where the swimming baths are the main attraction. It was
a well-contested game and until the very last inning, but after
a good display of batting and fielding the Renos won the game
by 8 to 7 points. Following is the score :

EKKOS.

T.B. K. B.H. P.O. A. H.

Barnes, 1st b 5 0 19 0 1

Swanton, r. t 5 11111

Lake, 1. i 5 10 10 0

Riorilan, 3d b 5 2 1 0 0 1

Start, 2d b 5 2 1 2 2 1

Cadogan, c. f 5 1 1 0 0 0

McElroy, p 5 1 1 0 15 0

Creegao, c 5 0 0 13 4 2

Hamilton, s. s 5 0 1 0 0 0

Totals.... 45 3 7 20 22 5

MASTICS.
T.B. E. B.H. P.O. A. E.

Emerson, 3d b 5 1 0 u 3 0

Donabue, s. s 4 2 2 0 2 3

Finn, c 4 0 0 11 1 5

Incell, 1. i 4 2 2 0 0 0

Arnold, c. f i 0 0 1 0 1

Sweeney.p 4 1 1 3 . 10 0

F. Carroll, r. f 4 0 0 0 0 1

Kobinson, 1st b 4 0 0 10 0 3

Fogarty, 2d b 4 112 12

Totals 37 7 6 27 17 15

Inning 12 3456789

Renos 0 004 20 10 1— S

Kiantics 021040000—7

Earned runs — Renos 1. Home runs — Sweeney, Incell and Riordan.
Three-hase bit — McElroy. Two-base hit — Cadogan. Eases on bans —
Kiantics 3. Struck out — Renos 6, Niantics 11. Left on bases — Renos 7,
Uiantics 3. First base on errors — Reno* 8, Xiantics 2. Passed balls — Finn
1, Cretan 1. Wild pitches — Sweeney 1, AIcElroy 3. Umpire — J. Carroll
of the Hav-erlys. Scorer— J. Hennessev. Time of game— Two hours and
a half.

FISH.

THE OREGON SALMON SEASON.

An Astoria correspondent of the Oregonian says that had
the salmon fishing boom lasted five days longer, the pack
would have been the largest on record. It will not fall
short of 250,000 cases, and the fish put up have been fine
and fat. The average catch per boat' was forty fish per day
for the last ten days. On Friday night one cannery got
2,340 fish from 38 boats, which is over 60 fish to the boat.
Of these, of course, one-third goes to the cannery for use of
nets and boat, and the other two-thirds are bought at 60
cents, although 70 was paid to the men who had boats and
nets of their own. This left a fisherman $24 as his day's
work, most of whom divide equally with the boat pullers,
as some of them got tired of paying their boat pullers by the
month.

The cost of nets is the greatest expense attendant upon
this business. There is hardly a cannery which has less
than 30 boats, which cost on an average $250. To make a
net takes two hundred and ten pounds of Irish twine, worth
$1 25 per pound, making §262 50 for twine; the ropes for
this net cost §70 more, and the labor of making the net coat
22% cents per fathom, or §120 for the net, so that the total
cost of a net averages about $450. At the end of a season
this net is useless and cannot be sold in one case out of a
hundred. Kinney's establishment has about 90 boats.
Hence his nets cost him over §4,000 for a single season be-
fore he cans a single fish. Everything is expense at the
start. The whole river with its 1,180 boats caught only
enough to pack 30,000, or less than 1,000 cases to each of
thirty-five canneries during the month of April.

The fishery law of Oregon is in need of great amendment,
and even then it is of no good unless more rigidly enforced
than at present. Now all the cannery boats are laid up,
yet there are now not less than 200 boats on the river catch-
ing salmon to pickle in barrels. To punish these fellows
would be uphill work, as they would all swear if caught that
they were catching them for their family use.

Again, the law works wrong, because its dates are wrong.
The close time is from March 1 to April 1, whereas it should
be from March 1 to April 20 or 25. Let the law be changed
in this respect and let it be properly enforced so as to pun-
ish any man who runs at that time, and the fisherman would
make as much, while the canneries would make more.
Meanwhile what fish did get into the river woedd be undis-
turbed, and being strong, fat fish, could work their way up
to their hatching grounds on the Spokane or Umatilla
rivers, or even to the Maiad or Pen d'Oreille, without fear
of molestation. This would save the expense of a Govern-
ment hatchery on the river. With a sea -on extending from
April 20th to August 10th, the product would be as large,
while the supply would hold oat longer.

Most of the Chinese laborers employed at the canneries
have been paid off and are leaving for Portland. Some of
them will get work on the railroads and a few will go up
th6 Columbia and Snake to work the bars for fine gold.
Astoria looks lively and there appears to be plenty of
money in circulation.

The Boss Fisherman. — A number of mill boys stopped
along the flume at China Switch, in Iron Canon. They
were after fish, and landed several handsome trout and pike
from Cbieo Creek. Doubtless they would have brought
home enough fish to supply the town had they not had the
life almost scared out of them by a monster snake, which is
described by Cado Sweepson, a colored man, as being eight
feet in length and as thick as a man's leg. Cado said the
reptile was taking his ease on some rocks along the stream,
and was catching fish for his breakfast. The snake would
apparently peer sharply into the stream, and suddenly dart
into the water. "When he came out he would bring a large
fish. The men made no effort to kill the snake, which was
of a crimson color. His snakeship was the boss fisherman
I of the day, and his neighborhood will be given a wide berth
j in the future. All the men who were in the fishing party
belong to the Good Templars, so the above is a temperance
snake story. A sober man can't have 'em in his boots. —
Butte Becord.

A Novel Experiment. — Mr. Henry House of Corinne,

Utah, has sent to New York for two barrels of seedling

ysters, with the intention of making an attempt to cultivate

them in the Great Salt Lake. These two barrels contain

about six thousand seedling oysters, and the cost, together

with freight charges, would be about §60. This is the first
attempt made to plant oysters in the Great Salt Lake, and
no doubt the experiment will have a satisfactory result, pro-
vided a proper bed for the oysters can be found where the
minute animal life upon which the young oysters feed is
plentiful. The oysters will live until they reach Utah, and
the water of the Great Salt Lake is without doubt suited
to them. In a year's time the young oysters, if they do live
and thrive, will be fit for food, and, it is said, should the
experiment result successfully, many more will be planted
next season.

There are 278 species of fishes found in California waters.

A great many torn cod and smelt are being caught from
Long Bridge.

Arizona has three Fish Commissioners and appropriates
§500 for expenses.

It is a bottom fact that fish will take a worm almost any
time in preference to a fly.

The tishing in Lake Independence is very good; the trout
average one-half pound each.

In Austin Creek there are lots of trout, but there are lots
of fishermen too. Still good sport may be had there.

Tbey have a §300 fine, with an alternative of three
months in jail, for fishing wita giant powder in Arizona.

At the Lakes San Andreas and Pilarcitos the fishing is
very poor; not that there is a scarcity of trout, but they will
not bite.

Speaking of nomenclature of fishes, one fish has received
nineteen different names within a few hundred miles on the
Atlantic Coast.

Last Sunday a party of gentlemen went to Raccoon Straits
in the barge Restless and caught twenty to thirty fish each
— several rock-cod weighed five pounds.

At Gualala a gentleman caught 250 trout in one day and
sent a mess of two or three dozen to Mr. J. H. W. Biley, of
this city. Many of these fish were from eight to ten inches
in length.

Anglers in Montana predict that in a very few years trout
will all disappear from the valley streams, owing to the
immense numbers carried out into irrigating ditches and
thence into the fields.

Intermittent streams and the great heat has killed many
fish, but a few trout are found in the northern tributaries of
the Gila. The Colorado produces a hump-backed sucker of
soft meat and insipid flavor. Carp are being introduced in
the Territory.

There is not as good fishing in Weber Lake this season
as in former years, but then anglers cannot complain, as Lhe
trout make up in weight what they lack in numbers, those
that have been caught average one pound each and take the
spoon quicker than the fly.

The "Painted Sea Trout" is not at all common in the
San Francisco market, but becomes more abundant in higher
latitudes. It is often beautifully colored when fresh with
blotches of bright green upon a dark brown ground. These
blotches become purple when the specimen is placed in al-
cohol.

It is stated that in consequence of the cessation of hy-
draulic mining and the consequent absence of debris, the
streams tributary to the Sacramento are gradually being
restocked with fish, some fine specimens of good size and
flavor having been caught up as far as Folsom on the
American Kiver.

Fish culture has become one of the laws of our civiliza-
tion, and is to be, if it is not already, one of the fixed indus-
tries of the country on the same plane as sheep husbandry
or any other legitimate calling. The spirit of the same laws
which now protect the sheep-fold, the pasture and the cattle-
yard, should extend to the pond, lake or stream.

There is a species of fish locally known as "hardmouth"
in Austin Creek, although they are very like suckers. They
will walk off with bait specially intended for trout, and will
do it with great regularity too. A man would spend an
hour in catching a little bait in the shape of grasshoppers,
and the hardmouth will have the hard cheek to eat them in
twenty minutes, if one is not careful.

Bock bass are abundant in bays from PGint Conception
southward, especially at San Diego, where they are taken
in seines, and also with hook and line from the wharves.
It is not found in deep water nor about islands. It feeds
chiefly on Crustacea and squid. It reaches a length of 15
inches and a weight of from two to three pounds, and is
considered an excellent food fish. This species is prettily
spotted all over with small round purple spots, and across
the body, overlying the spots, run several irregular darker
transverse bands.

The red-banded trout of this State (the salmo iridea) is
called by the Indians "syoo-loot." The band extends the
whole length of the body and about as wide as one-fourth
the depth of the fish. In the lower McCloud River the band
is visible in June, and continues to grow deeper colored until
the middle of August, when it entirely disappears, and does
not show itself in September and October. At the head-
waters of the Sacramento the golden band is bright the
year round, and the trout are very abundant and easily
taken with fly or bait.

As we predicted, last Sunday proved to be an exception-
ally good day for bay-fishing, owing to the small tides on
the first quarter of the moon. Thousands of fish were
caught, and from Fort Point to the rivers fishermen could
be seen in boats and on the wharves drawing the finny tribe
from its natural element. There were no disappointed fish-
ermen, and all had a greater or smaller string to show as
the result of the day's sport. This season salt water fish
have been more plentiful than for many previous years.

In the early part of the month the late Fish Commis-
sioner, Mr. B. B. Redding, made an arrangement with the
canning companies and fishermen that the latter should
patrol the rivers during the close season where illicit salmon
fishing was likely to be carried on. These agreements have
been complied with, six fishing boats patrolling the rivers
nightly. A number of parties have been caught violating
the laws, and in every instance their nets were destroyed
and the fish were thrown back into the river. No arrests
were made owing to the difficulty of obtaining a conviction
in the counties bordering on the rivers.

The International Fish Exhibition to be held in London
in May, 1883, is to be under the patronage of the Queen of
England, the President thereof being no less a personage
than the Prince of "Wales. The exhibition will continue
until November, 1883. The United States will have a good
display, and be well represented. The Hon. Spencer F,
Baird, of the United States Fish Commission, will probably
be one chosen to go from this country. It is to be hoped
that the Pacific Coast will be represented, even if it be on a
limited scale. There are many fishes that would form an
interesting addition to the general exhibit, among them be-
ing the pomponeau, the rock cod, the tomcod, the mountain
trout, our various species of salmon and salmon trout, and
especially the Dolly Yarden, that possesses now a world-
wide reputation.

ANSWERS TO COnRESPOXDEXTS.

San Francisco, August 2, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sm : Please an-
swer the following questions : 1st. Did the running mare
Mayflower, by Norfolk, out of Hennie Furrow, ever win or
run a raca ? if so, please give some of her performances.
2d. Also, give about six of Monday's principal victories.

Suescbibeb.

Answer. — Mayflower was by imported Eclipse. We can-
not find any record of her running in races. As Joe Hooker
was foaled when she was four years old, it is not likely that
she ran as a three-year-old.

At Jerome Park, Spring meeting, 1869, Monday won a
purse, free for all, dash of a mile, beating Luther, Onward,
Dot, Enchantress, Richmond and Mittie. Time, 1:49%.
At the same meeting he won a purse, i% miles, for all ages,
beating Loadstone, Satinstone and Onward. Time, 3:11.
When we have more leisure we will give all of Monday's
races. The Racing Calendar was not published while he
was running.

POULTRY,

THOROUGHBRED POULTRY.

It is to be regretted that there are so many among whom
the impression seemingly prevails that pure-bred poultry is
not more so, if as profitable, as that of the mongrel class,
and that in consequence it is not to be indulged in but by
those who can afford to keep it, without any reference to
gain being derived therefrom. No more fallacious notion
could be entertained, as the many thousands can testify
whose experiences range all the way from the common dung-
hill up through the different stages of improvement, to the
highest type of our present pure-bred poultry. We have
now our non-sitters, and our varieties best adapted where
meat is the object, with which, in either line, the old-fash-
ioned fowls are not to be compared.

Throughout ail periods of the world's history there have
been those seemingly content to not only live in the shade
of progress, but to hold fast to the old-fashioned notions
ana ideas, to the utter exclusion of anything in the line of
advancement, and it is for this class more particularly that
this article is intended. You may tell them that horses are
bred to certain points in order to accomplish an object —
the greatest speed, endurance, strength, or some other val-
uable quality, and that they are as far ahead of the low-bred
scrub as can well be imagined; that the skill of the breeder
has developed characteristics in our cows that make them of
inestimable value as compared with our common stock, and
perhaps they will concede that a part of this is true, but
chickens — oh, that is a different thing! How readily they
present the very (to themj exhaustive argument that a
chicken is a chicken, and that is all there is about it. Well,
that is all very true; a chicken is a chicken, but in the same
sense that a horse is a horse; and no one can fail to see the
great contrast between the finely-bred race-horse and the
scrub. There is just as great a difference between fowls of
our improved varieties and the old-fashioned dunghill, as m.
the case of the horse, but it is a little less generally noticed
from the fact that the horse ministers to the wants of man
in such a capacity as to bring him more under observation.

When improvement i3 effected, whether in horses, chick-
ens, or other animals, several good things are brought out —
beauty, symmetry, fineness and gloss of hair or plumage,
greater nerve, force, endurance — all these seem to come to-
gether in the blooded stock. Ten years ago scrub fowls
were vastly more common than at the present time, and
although the people of this coast are not yet apace with
those in the East and West, it is a matter of congratulation
that the past two years have witnessed gigantic strides in.
poultry culture. The most enterprising farmers have
cleared out the stock of their forefathers, and now keep
only the improved breeds; others more conservative
have introduced pure bred males, which has resulted in
improvement in size, health and productiveness. If, then,
the addition of a little good blood works such a vast im-
provement, why will the introduction of all pure blood not
improve it still more? Excellence is what we want. How
much better it is to have a pure breed of poultry that excels
in something, as a Jersey cow does in producing rich milk.
— Bural P'-ess.

An Experiment in Breeding-. — Mr. Tegetmeier, one of
the most noted of English breeders and writers on poultry
matters, some three or four years ago took some very fine-
feathered brown-red game hens, and placed with them a full-
breasted Dorking cock. The hens were given the fullest
liberty, and allowed to sit in an entirely natural manner.
They were not cooped even after hatching out their young,
but brooded under any shelter they chose. With the excep-
tion of a little costard made of equal parts of egg and milk,
the little ones were fed no soft food, and this costard for
only two or three days. Just before bed time they were fed
a little small wheat and canary seed.. This was given again
in the morning. The chickens grew rapidly, and when they
were six months old four of them were sent to the Crystal
Palace show. The four birds weighed thirty-two pounds,
and bad never been forced in the least. They took the first
and second prizes as the best table fowls on exhibition.
They did not look large, their feathers were close, but they
were full-breasted, and their meat solid all over. It was
further found that the yield of offal was much lighter than
from the large pure breeds, a seven-pound bird ^uly giving
one-fourth of a pound of offal. The game character was
very predominant in color, hardness of feathers and general
form, while most breeders would have supposed tL
characteristic!) of the Houdan cock would have been pre.-
more strongly.

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THE PROJECTED DRJTE IN THE WINTER TIME.

Last week we showed a few of the advantages
■which California presents for road driving in the
Summer over the Eastern country. There are
some who might question the claim which gives it
such a decided preference in Spring, Summer and
Autumn; not one, who had the least knowledge of
the subject, who would refuse to grant that in the
Winter there can be no comparison. The Eastern
idea of a California Winter is a season of down-
pouring, and that to Jive in any degree of comfort
a person must be amphibious. Eain from above,
mud below. The terms which are in use to desig-
nate the seasons have led to the misconception.
The dry is supposed to be an endless succession of
arid days, the wet a sky which is continually over-
cast, with scarcely an interval of sunshine, gloomy,
■disconsolate, despondent weather, worse than an
English November, the only place endurable where
there are pavements and indoor amusements to
occupy the leisure hours. Tell these people that
December and January are counterparts of April
and May, that the sun's rays are the most brilliant
if even they do strike the earth at a more acute
angle, that heavy overcoats are an incumbrance,
and that it is the grandest time to enjoy fast
driving, and they credit it to what they call
■California bombast.

When the rains of the late Autumn come in the
East they are succeeded by frosts. The muddy
loads are frozen, and there are sharp "hubs" which
the noonday may soften into slush, again to be
frozen. They may be frozen so hard and so little
-warmth in the interval from morning to evening
that the hubs are worn down and the roadway is
•smooth. Smooth, though it is hard as a Belgian
pavement, and then there are icy spots on which
the horses slip and strain themselves. The change
comes, and in what are termed favored localities
the snow falls, and the "merry sleighbells" ring
out a tintinnabulary strain . There is so great an
improvement over the hubby roads that the "beau-
tiful snow" is hailed with delight. We have fan-
cied there was enjoyment when there were icicles
hanging from moustache and eyelashes, and the
horses were enveloped in hoarfrost, and their
breath congealed into frozen vapor within a few
feet of their quivering nostrils. Ears and cheeks
frozen, fingers, though protected with heavy fur
gauntlets, feeling like sticks, feet — ugh! we can
realize the sensation now after eight years of relief —
like the feet of a dead man, and yet with a sensi-
tiveness acute and terrible as the pangs of torture
inflicted by the merciless engines of the inquisi-
tion. The long wished-for Springtime comes at
last. There is neither wheeling or sleighing, snow
and mud conglomerated into a mixture in which
the horses sink to their knees, and the wheels are
laden from hub to felloe. After that the frost is
"going out of the ground," and the bottom of the
road has gone out as well.

There is little necessity to amplify the discom-
forts to those who have experienced them, and yet
the contrast is necessary to show how greatly we
are favored. With a properly graded speed-drive
there are comparatively few days in the Winter
when it would be unfit for use. The substratum
of sand insures the most perfect drainage, and

by incorporating a portion of it in the top-covering
only a few hours would be required' after the rain
had ceased to put in condition. That this would-
follow the construction of a drive in any of the
localities mentioned is certain, as even the Bay
District Course dries very quickly notwithstanding
that the soil chosen for the top-covering has very
little sand in it, and the half-mile track is in toler-
ably good condition soon after a rain ceases.

To our readers who have a knowledge of the
Winter climate of San Erancisco there is no need
of a comparison with that of the East; those who
are not familiar with the advantages can scarcely
credit the wide difference. Not one of the draw-
backs alluded to is found here. It is rare, in-
deed, when there are rains which last the whole of
the day, and the temperature is never sufficiently
low to class them as cold rains. There may be
slight frosts during the Winter, never more severe
than to blanch the sidewalks in the early morning,
never hard enough to touch the tips of the grass-
blades. There are flowers and plenty of sunshine,
and rarely a day when there is more than a gentle
breeze. In place of the perspiration being trans-
formed into a coating of frost on the ends of the
hairs, horses can be s"craped" and got in condition
the same as in the Summer.

But all these advantages, as indulging in the
health-giving recreation of road-driving, cannot be
made available. Bumping over pavements, broken
and uneven; bouncing about, now over slivered
planks and then into pitch holes; Belgian blocks
with patches sunk far below where the surface
should be; cobbles, concrete, Nicholson, with now
and then a patch of asphaltum; and after all of
these are passed, not a furlong of road fit to drive
upon.

SANTA ROSA.

It is a pleasant sail up the bay, if even there is
tribulation for those who are so ignorant as to
start for Santa Bosa at half-past two post meridian.
There is the fresh ocean breeze when opposite
Golden Gate, and the milder air when under the
lee of Tamalpais; but when the knowledge comes
that those who leave the city two hours and twenty
minutes later will arrive at the same time, even the
picturesque scenery is somewhat tiresome . There is
little satisfaction under the circumstances of watch-
ing the unloading of freight at Sonoma, and it
may be called truly tiresome as the trucks jangle
along the wharf at Donahue. Still there was a
glorious eveniDg to ride from the landing to Santa
Rosa, and if the delay had used several hours
which we hoped would be spent more in accord-
ance with anticipations, there was no help for it,
and we could only blame the obtuseness which led
into the blunder.

In lieu of seeing the. place on the first evening,
the shadows were falling before the cars rattled
away from Petaluma, and the sun had sunk many
degrees below the summits of the Coast Bange ere
the landing was made. A race between the " bus"
and the street cars ended in victory for the " dili-
gence " which carries passengers to the Occidental
Hotel, and then there was dinner none the worse
for the delay. There was a little satisfaction in
winning a bottle of Sonoma hock, and likewise
another of Boederer, of a fellow-passenger, the
wager being based on which would be the favorite
in the pools in the 2:25; and as this was supple-
mented by capturing the " Havanas" on another
simple proposition of our companion who led us
into the mistake of taking the Donahue route in
place of the San Eafael, the acerbity engendered
by making the mistake was in a measure mollified
by success in the minor matters.

Very early we were astir the following morning.
The day had " broke," but the sun was not yet up
when the shutters were thrown open. This was
the first glance of Santa Bosa. Luckily, the win-
dow was high, and the view as nearly " birdseye "
as can be obtained from the top floor of a four-
storj hotel. Below were roofs and branches, a
wealth of verdant leaves; and the panorama dis-
closed a lovely scene. There were streaks of radi-
ance mounting skyward, and directly the crest of

Mount Hood was glowing in refulgence. The sun
crowned it with a glory which did not require an
imaginative fancy to liken it to the. Gates of Para-
dise, portals of a sphere where there was nothing
but brilliance: the fable, if it be a fable, of the
fire-worshipers, — not an incongruity — as the dull-
est soul could scarcely fail to bend in adoration,
and, with all the devotees' fervor of spirit, exclaim:

" And see — the Sun himself! on wings

Of glory up the East he springs.

Angel of Light, who, from the time

Those heavens began their march sublime,

Hath, first of all the starry choir,

Trod in his Maker's steps of fire!' "
But there is more than to admire the sun driving
the shadows into the deep canons and gulches of
the mountains from an upper window of the Occi-
dental; and after an early breakfast, more en-
joyable from the companionship, and inevitable
argument on horse matters with A. P. Whitney
and Payne J. Shaf ter, who were making ready for
the morning train, we were prepared to see Santa
Bosa. Mr. Byington had a pair of greys harnessed
to a barouche, and in the caller air, fairly saturated
with a perfume from garden and lawn, the drive
was ultra-enjoyable. There are many substan-
tial business blocks, well built, and more pre-
tentious than a person would expect in a town
of the population of Santa Bosa. But there
is a rich country on all sides to supply, and
every year adds to the producers, extends the
list of consumers, so that the merchants are taxed
to keep pace with the increase of trade. Again
we were surprised at the character of the hotels.
Good buildings which'present an attractive appear-
ance and in keeping with the other portions of the
town. Like a majority of California places, Santa
Bosa is a village of homes. Some of them preten-
tious. Villas which will compare favorably with
those in the larger cities, snug cottages embowered
among trees, vines, shrubbery and flowers. There
are some splendid drives, and early as it was in the
day, McDonald avenue was sprinkled and the
surface nearly. as smooth as a well-kept race track.
Although the course has been highly extolled by
those we have heard speak of it, we were not pre-
pared to see so fine a track as the Santa Bosa Asso-
ciation possesses. A mile in circuit, the shape that
which meets with the highest approval, viz., the
stretches parallel, connected with semicircles, each
an exact quarter of a mile. Though the natural
soil is not bad for the purpose, a still better ma-
terial was carted upon it and a depth of eighteen
inches of the coating applied. The curves are
thrown up to the right angle, and with the single
exception of being a trifle wavy, it can be regarded
as one of the very best and fastest tracks in the
State. The buildings are good, the grand stand
being commodious, the stalls a good size and well
built. There is a neat judges' and timers' stand
of three stories, the lower a weighing room, the
second for timers and reporters, the upper for
the judges and clerk of the course. It is an octa-
gon and the style of architecture pleasing; but it
is on the wrong side of the track, and the judges
are placed too high to get the best view of the
horses. Looking down on them from such an
elevation is nothing nearly so favorable for a cor-
rect knowledge of what the horses are doing as
when viewed from nearly the same level. As
there is only one course in California with the
judges' stand on the outside of the track, Santa
Bosa cannot be harshly criticised for following
the nearly universal example.

The sprinkling had been so thorough that on
the morning of our visit there was not much of an
opportunity for fast work until the day was well
advanced. The jogging,-however, brought out a
'ot of fine-looking horses, and not one of them ap-
peared to be the least lame or even going short.
There was plenty of the peculiar cough denoting
that "pinkeye" was a visitor to this genial climate
as well as on the shores of the bay where the
breezes are harsher, and one or two so much
affected as to interfere with the training. This
was the cause of Crown Point being withdrawn
from the 2:25 class, and placed Director in a posi-
tion he could not show his usual speed. It is cer-
tainly a singular disease. The cooghing fits are

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so severe'that there is almost strangulation, and
yet the animal is never "off its feed," and many
Are in good spirits. The feature in the morning's
exercise which attracted the most attention was a
■"brush" between Johnny and Vanderlynn. The
horse with the dreadfully plebian name was too
much for the crack green horse of the season,
carrying him to breaks, and at no time seem-
ing to be exerting himself to his fullest capacity.
He is the sensation of the meeting so far, as he
•wound up his race by distancing the field in the
first heat, and brought to a summary close a con-
test which it was thought before the start would
be a very close one.

Our stay in the afternoon was restricted to see-
ing too heats in the colt-race, which were won so
easily by Ned, a son of Overland, that there was
scarcely a shadow of a fight. The ride home was
"by the San Rafael route, and was a decided im-
provement over the sail up the bay which entailed
the loss of much time.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

"points" proffered, depending entirely on arithmetical cal-
culations.

Echoba comes prominently to the front now by ■winning
the 2:25 at Santa Rosa. Del Sur, too, has shown that he
is "getting at himself;" and now the hitherto intricate
problem is still more complicated when the question is to
designate the future winners of the class through the circuit.
Crown Point two victories, Starr King and Echora each one,
and Del Sur and Sweetness winners of heats. The new
names are likely to involve other figures in the calculation,
and Captain Smith, Honesty, Reliance, etc., leave the whole
matter in a labyrinth of conjecture. This race is sure to be
one of the most " open" of any on the programmes, and
whoever can select the winner or winners of two consecutive
races will surely be the champion vaticinator.

The Stanford Stake, the big three-year-old stake — so far
A3 trotters are concerned — is to be decided the thrd Satur-
day in October, and the last payment of $100 is due thirty
days before that date. This is coming still better for the
<solts which have had the pinkeye. The third Saturday be-
ing the 21st, the same date in September will be the last day
when the engagement can be perfected. This will be the
day before the Occident Stake is trotted, therefore there will
be no disturbing influences come from that. There is scarce-
ly a donbt that all the colts which, made the second payment

will stay in.

— •*>

The Petaltjma Fate commences Tuesday next. The great
bugbear of a bad track, which has formerly been such a dis-
astrous handicap to Petaluma being now done away with,
there can be nothing lacking to make the speed department
satisfactory. Had the owners of horses been aware that the
course was so much of an improvement over the old, there
would have been, in all probability, as full an entry list as
in other places. As it stands, there are enough to insure
capital sport, and if there are any breaks, other races will be
substituted. In the first race, the winner of the same class,
2:50, at Santa Eosa, Huntress, will come into competition
with a very strong field, and on "Wednesday the 2:25 class
will again try conclusions. Thursday will give another op-
portunity for Johnny to show his capacity, and the field he
has to meet will sorely try his mettle. In it are Vanderlynn,
Kowdy Boy, Marin, Frank Moscow and Exile, and notwith-
standing the fine showing he made at Santa Eosa, lie will
be fortunate indeed should he "get away" with his com-
petitors. All through the list there is a chance for very ex-
citing sport, and the ease with which the trip can be made
should warrant a large attendance from the city.

The state of the odds, not on the St. Leger but the
stakes and purses of the State Fair, will be found on another
page. The only explanation necessary, further than is
given, is that there is a good chance to win some money if
the acceptor only makes the right guess. More than that,
those who are of an arithmetical turn of mind can invest in
the books, hedge in the auction and mutual pools, so that if
their calculations are correct they can make a "sura win-
ning." Thus by investing something at the odds offered on
what is likely to be the favorite, there can be supplemental
purchases in the pools the contrary way, and if the whole
work has been skilfully performed, and a share of luck
withal, there will follow a balance on the right side of the

account.

♦

The Occident Stake, which is to be trotted on the last
day of the State Fair, has five in it which have paid the last
installment. These are Anteeo, Adrian, Nellie "W, Bertha
and Benefit. This insures a good race, and the time of trot-
ting being three weeks off, will give the opportunity for the
colts to recover from the pinkeye.

Evebythtng is progressing favorably for the Golden Gate
Fair. Never before has there been such, a demand for
stalls, and the prospects could not be better for a good
meeting. It is almost supererogatory to say that the track
will be better than it ever was before. The thorough incor-
poration of the material that has been added with, the nat-
ural soil has made a perfect composition, and it is safe to
assert that no one can find fault with that essential feature.
The stalls are being renovated, and everything possible done
to make it satisfactory at all points. Captain Mayhew hav-
ing been installed Superitendent is a guarantee that all in
that department will be satisfactory.

the executive officers, and it is expected that the fair will in
all respects be worthy of the counties represented. It will
commence on the 16th of October and will last until the
21st, and the speed programme is well devised to attract
entries from the owners of district horses, as well as from
those of a higher type. On the first day there is a purse
of $300 for the three-minute district class, and also another
of $400 for the 2:38 district class, concluding with a purse
of $200 for all district two-year running colts, a dash of half
a mile.

On the "Wednesday there is a purse of $500 for the 2:30
class, and a mile and repeat running for a purse of $250.

On the Thursday there will be a grand stock parade, and
a purse of $350 for three-year-old district horses and under,
with a long-distance riding match.

On Friday we find a purse of $400 for the 2:45 district
class, and three-quarters of a mile dash for district runners,
for a purse of $200.

On the concluding day of the meeting, there is a purse of
$500, free for all; a district running race free for all, three
quarters of a mile for a purse of $250, and a dash of two
miles and a quarter, free for all runners, for a purse of $350.
The entries to the above races close with the Secretary on
Saturday, September 30th. Mr. F. J. Barretto, of Downey,
is President of the Association; Mr. E. T. Spence is the
Treasurer, and Mr. R. H. Hewitt is the Secretary and Su-
perintendent, while the Executive Committee is composed
of Messrs. "Wm. Niles, L. Lichtenberger and F. J. Barretto.
The programme is a good one; the exhibition of stock and
produce promises well, and there is every appearance that
the fair will be a great success.

At the same time we would advise those who go to Pet-
aluma, not to be led astray in taking passage on the Dona-
hue boat in the afternoon, when their destination is Petalu.
ma. Elsewhere it will be seen the trouble which arose from
making the mistake, and though we are inclined to throw
the onus of the blunder on Mr. Hicks, that does not make
amends for the time lost. Trusting to his known skill as a
traveler, famous for never getting left or taking the wrong
route, we had implicit faith in his management, and now we
scarcely know how to reconcile the balk with his well-known
acumen, unless under the hypothesis that he had a scheme
to carry out, which may become apparent by-and-by. It is
certain that he did not have the inclination to while away
the time with a game of pedro, but we will not say who got
off the boat at the Sonoma landing. There was a waiving
of plumes and a fluttering of perfumed handkerchiefs, but
that might have been the effects of the breeze which was
drawing through the straits.

The Feee-fob-all at the State Fair did not fill, and its
place will have to be taken by something else. If Brigadier,
Romero and Piedmont could be induced to put in an ap_
pearance, it would be a grand card for the Society. It may
be asking too much for these two with records of 2:22 and
2:22% to enter the lists with such an adversary as the hero
of 2:17%, and yet from all we can learn, they would come
out of the contest without disgrace. With a promise of this
trio to start, the Association can give a purse of magnitude
enough to give the second and third a remuneration, and we
shall be much pleased to hear that such an arrangement has
been made.

The Fbench Pools at times show a big margin of profit.
Thus many years ago at Saratoga every $5 invested on
Nickajack returned something over $1,100, and this season
there have been instances of over a hundred-fold coming
back to the lucky ones. There is scarcely a race that there
is not a marked difference between the rates in the auction
and mutuals, and a ready reckoner, with some money at
command, might make bis skill at ciphering bring him in a
fair salary. In that case he would have to ignore all the

That California is well supplied with stallions by Al-
mont is fully apparent from the list heretofore published,
and yet there are additions to be made, as will be seen from
the communication from Colusa County. The publication
has effected a good purpose if even the list was incomplete,
by calling out corrections from those who had a better
knowledge than we possessed. "When the fairs are over, we
intend to publish as full a list of tho stock of California
(race horses and trotters) as can be obtained. As the breed-
ers here have not published catalogues of their stock, ex-
cepting the thoroughbreds at El Arroyo and those of auction
sales, the public knowledge of the stock of the State is lim-
ited. A full list will demonstrate that this State can show
more really valuable animals in the trotting studs than any
other in the Union, excepting perhaps Kentucky; and the
stallions here will not lose in comparison with that great
horse-breeding State. The same can be said of the thorough-
breds as to quality, and in numbers there will not be such a
discrepancy as many think.

Princeton, Aug. 23, 1882.

Editob Beeedeb and Spobtsman: In your list and
notice of the Almonts in California, you have omitted one of
the best and most highly bred of that noted strain of trot-
ting horses — I refer to Tilton Almont, bred by Gen. "Withers,
and imported to this State the Fall of 1878, by Dr. Beltan
of Colusa. His pedigree is as follows: By Almont, dam by
Clark Chief; second dam by imp. Hooton, sire of Lulu's
dam; third dam by Halcorn, by Virginian, by Sir Archie.
Clark Chief by Mambrino Chief, dam Little Nora, by Down-
ing's Messenger, grand dam Mrs. Caudle, dam of Ericsson.
Tilton Almont is a large brown horse, fine style, with heavy
bone, and powerful form, and has many of the characteris-
tics of the Mambrino Chief branch of the family, of which
he has a double cross. "Without training he can easily trot in
2:35, and his colts, the oldest now 3 years old, are very
large and fine and promise to be very speedy.
Respectfully yours,

B.

THE LATEST RACES,

THE LOS ANGELES FAIR.

The last fair of the Sixth District Agricultural Association
was not so great a success as might have been anticipated,
and this result was due to the lateness of the season at
which it was held, and also that sufficient preparation had
not been made for a good speed programme and a creditable
exhibition. This year the executive officers have shown a
praiseworthy evidence of zeal in promoting the interests of
the Association, in appointing a committee to solicit sub-
scriptions in aid of the funds of the Association, and the
citizens of Los Angeles heve responded liberally to the ap-
peal, as the sum will probably amount to about $4,000. This
accession to the funds will greatly strengthen the hands of

TROTTING AT THE EAST.

At Rochester, on the 17th inst., there were two special
races which resulted in the division of the purses, in the
following order: Limber Jack first, Fuller second, Bessie
M. third, Warrior fourth; time, 2:23, 2:21%, 2:21, 2:22.
Following is a summary of the special stallion race: Santa
Claus, 3, 1, 1, 1; Black Cloud, 1, 2, 2, 2; Jerome Eddy, 2,
3, 3. 3; Yon Arnim. drawn; time, 2:21%, 2:25, 2:19, 2:20%.

At Utica, on the same day, in the unfinished pacing race,
in which six heats had already been decided, Flora Belle
having taken two heats, Buffalo Girl two, Lucy two, and
Gem one, Flora Belle won, with Gem second, Lucy third,
Buffalo Girl fourth; time, 2:14%, 2:15%, 2:19%, 2:18,
2:18%, 2:18%, 2:18%. The 2:23 class race Captain Lewis
won, Barbara Patchen second, Allegheny Boy third, Barrett
fourth; time, 2:25%, 2:25%, 2:24%. On the 18th, the un-
finished race in the 2:26 class was won by Cornelia; time,
2:21%, 2 £4%. The special purse was won by Edwin
Thorne, Clingstone second; time, 2:18%, 2:20%, 2:21. The
2:20 class was won by J. P. Morris, Fanny Witherspoon
second; time, 236%, 2:20, 2:23%, 2:24%.

At Poughkeepsie, on August 23d, in the 2:29 class, Over-
man won, Independence second, Rigolette third; time,
2:25%, 2:23%, 2:21%, 2:27%, 2:24%, 2:30%. In the free
for all pacers except Little Brown Jug, Flora Bell won,
Buffalo Girl second, Gem thircf; time, 2:15K, 2:18%, 2:18.
The 2:21 class was unfinished. J. P. Morris won two heats
and Clemmie G one; time, 2:26%, 2:26%, 2:24%.

On the 24th there were about 3,000 people present at the
races. The unfinished race, 2:21 class, J. P. Morrison won,
Clemmie second; time, 2:26%, 2:26%, 2:24%, 2:22%, 2:21%.
The 2:33 class race May Thorn won, Manhattan second,
"Wiry Jim third and Bertha Clay fourth; time, 2:28, 2:26%,
2:29. Little Brown Jug paced four times against time to
beat 2:11%. His best time was 2:18. The 2:26 class race
Owen won, Cornelia second, Phyllius third and Amber
fourth; time, 2:21, 2:23%, 2:23, 2:23%, 2:24.

The pinkeye is again quite prevalent in Sacramento, al-
though in a comparatively mild form. Fred Collier and Jim
Renwick are both suffering from its effects, as are also three
two-year-olds in Matt Storn's charge, belonging to Mr. J. B.
Chase; Judge Mee's three-year-old colt, Judge McKinstry,
in the same stable, has thus far escaped the malady that
seems to be running its course through the entire country.

Mr. "W. A. Caswell of Sacramento, has suffered a severe
loss from lock-jaw of his well-known roadster, Starr. This
horse has trotted in several purses and gained a record of
2:34% at Sacramento in the past Spring races, and he was
altogether a valuable animal. The lock-jaw was produced
by his rolling violently against a box, from which he rev
ceived a wound on the hip that proved fatal.

E. J. Baldwin's horses at the East have not earned the
" Lucky " name of their owner this season. They have
been very uufortunate, some in their races and others being
laid up with the pinkeye. They are now at Long Branch,
but will soon move to Sheepshead Bay, for the Fall meeting.

L. R. Martin, at last accounts, was at Saratoga, taking
the measure of some of the Eastern cracks for future opera-
tions.

The celebrated four-year-old trotter Phil. Thompson, who
at one time was thought able to beat the time of Maude S,
for that age, 2:17%, has been so seriously ill at Buffalo that
his life was dispaired of. The inflammation of the lungs
has now subsided, but it is doubtful if he will be able to
start again in a race during this season.

Mr. Winters has two very promising yearlings in the
Prince of Norfolk and Callie Smart that are now being brok-
en in at Sacramento. The one is a brother to the Duchess
of Norfolk, and the filly is by Norfolk, from Mattie A. They
are entered in several of the biggest stakes at Jerome Park,
Monmouth Park and Saratoga in their two-year and three-
year-old form.

Hanlan has issued a challenge to Ross to row four or five
miles over any course between Toronto and New York, in
June next, for $5,000 and the championship of the world.

About 10,000 head of cattle, bought by Ryan & Lang,
have been marketed at the stock-yard of Robert Mays, near
the Dalles, Oregon, this season. They have been driven
East. _

A Fine Exhibit. — The attention of all admirers of good,
sound, and at the same time elegant workmanship, is called
to the fine display made at the Mechanics' Institute from
the manufactory of Mr. M. J. McCue, of 1317 and 1319 Mar-
ket street. Mr. McCue gives bis personal attention
points, thus ensuring the thoroughness of all the d>
his large and increasing business.

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August 26,

THE GUIS .

THE COSMOPOLITAN'S LAST MATCH.

On Sunday last the ■• Cosmopolitan Shooting Club " held
their last shoot of the season, and -well they sustained their
reputation as the champion club of the State. The birds
■were a very fine lot, and the shooters did not have long to
dwell on them, as they nearly all left the trap with their tails
to the shooter. "His Honor," Judge Rix, President of the
club, astonished himself and all members of the club by
doing the finest shooting of the day, killing his birds very
handsomely — some of them very hard ones. In faot, the
shooting of every member of the club, with one or two ex-
ceptions, was very good indeed; and the exceptions did much
better in the matches following the main shoot. The day
was splendid, just wind enough to give the birds a good
send-off when the trap was sprung. The match was at
twelve single birds, twenty-one yards rise, eighty yards
boundary. Messrs. Buckley and Kelley were the only ones
making a clean score, though seven had killed eleven, Mas-
key and Judge Rix among the number being so unfortunate
as to have each one fall dead out of bounds, Pis losing his
seventh and Mastey the tenth. Twenty-sis members came
to the score, and three hundred and twelve birds shot at
with two hundred and forty scored and twelve dead out of
hounds, the average being nearly seventy-seven per cent.

After the match the-president of the club made a few ap-
propriate remarks, and then came the distribution of the
many prizes, twenty-eight in number, donated by different
parties, leaving a prize for every shooter with two to spare.
After that there were several matches for two and a half en-
trance^ the first being divided between Tallant and Slade; the
nest was won by Judge Pis with a clean score, and the third
and last was divided between Muller and Downey, with clean
scores. On Saturday the Gun Club will have their last shoot
of the season at Bird's Point, Alameda, and the California
Club on Sunday, at San Bruno.

THE CLUB SHOOTTSG.

F.Maskey 113 111111 *0 1 1—11

M. Ault 111111010 1*0 0— S

W. Golcher , 111101111111 — 11

F. H. Putsman 101111111011 — 10

J. Browell 111010101110—8

A. Higrgins 11101101111 0— 9

P. Funk 111111111011 — 11

C. H. Graham 1110 0 11 1*0 1 1 1— 9

D. Rover 111111110111 — 11

C. A. Emerson 1 0 1 0 0*0 1 1 0 1*0 1 — 5

Judge Rix 1111 11 *0 11 111 — 11

G. Muller 010110100111—7

R.N.Brooks 01111 *0 101 1*0 1—8

R Tallant 11110101111 1—10

J. Ferguson 1103 1101010 0— 7

E.Edwards 11 1101 111 »0 11 — 10

J.Buckley 11111111111 1 — 32

M. Lachnian 01 0011 0111 '0 1- 7

Ben Brown 111111111110 — 11

G. W. Shorten 100100110011—6

J. Kelley 11111131111 1 — 12

J. Bohan 111101011011—9

W.Fulton 11111010010 1— S

W.H.Card 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 — U

F.Johnson 1111110 0*0 1 1 0— 8

R- Liddle 1 1 v0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 — 10

* Dead out of bounds.

FIttST HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES.

Rover, 24 yards 0 1 1 1 1 0 — 4

Graham, 23 1 1 0 1 1 1 — 5

Brown, 22 0 1 1 1 0 0 — 3

Slade, 23 111111 — 6

Funk. 23 11110 1 — 5

Muller, 21 1110 1 1 — 5

Ferguson, 23 1 0 0 Withdwn— 1

Liddle, 22 11111 0 — 5

Judge Rix, 21 111101 — 5

Emerson, 21 1 1 1*0 1 0 — 4

Tallant, 24 11111 1 — 6

Brooks, 23 111110 — 5

Buckley, 22 161111 — 5

* Dead out of bounds.

SECOND HANDICAP SWEEPSTAEEB.

Funk, 22 yards 110 0 drwn— 2

Brown, 22 000011 2

Downey, 22 1 1 1 1 *0 1 — 5

Graham, 22 1 1 1 *0 0 0 — 3

Liddle, 22 *0 0 111 0 — 3

Rover, 22 0 0 0 1 0 1 — 2

Judge Rix, 22 111111 — 6

Muller, 22 101110 — 4

Carter, 21 10*00 drwn— 1

* Dead out of bounds.

- Defence of the Modest "Wolf.— The French Chambers
having voted a sum of $20,000 for the extirpation of wolves,
M. Charles Monselet, in L* Evenement, has undertaken the
defence of that modest and much maligned animal as
follows: " The wolf is a calumniated animal. He is pensive,
haughty, prudent and retiring. He keeps his own company,
aloof from man, because he knows that he is a victim of
prejudice and that his manners are not attractive. He is
not a flatterer, like the dog, nor is he a stupid slave like the
ass. With great good sense he understands that he is not
fitted to shine in society, to amuse an audience like a mon-
key or impress it like the elephant. He is misanthropic,
but who shall blame him? He is reproached with a par-
tiality for spring lamb. In the first place, he likes it.
"Vainly shall a whole faculty of philosophers counsel him to
adopt a vegetable diet; for all reply he will point to the
teeth given him by all-wise Nature. "We, too, like spring
lamb, and we have the innocent young of the sheep butch-
ered by licensed slaughterers and exposed for sale at a mer-
cenary price. The wolf, unable to buy, has to kill for
himself, and this he does in person, after a hundred hesita-
tions, and when impelled by the pangs of famine. 'Hun-
ger,'says the proverb, 'brings the wolf out of the wood,'
and this saying, extorted from the reluctant conscience of
man, conveys the highest praise of the wolf, implying a
mental struggle, a previous repugnance. Being unable to
deal with the butcher and opposed to the exactions of mid-
dle men, the wolf has to address himself in person to the
lamb. He transacts his business with celerity, his good
breeding making him averse to causing public scandal. As
for the lamb, destined to be eaten anyhow, it can make very
little difference to him how he is exterminated; indeed, it is
altogether probable that if the lamb's tastes could be ascer-
tained it would be found that he prefers the healthful
excitement of death by the wolf's jaws to the tedious and
debasing formalities of the slaughter-house."

A few weeks ago three gentlemen shot a pigeon-match at
Niagara Falls, one of them standing 64 yards from the traps
and the others at 26 yards. The former killed 9 out of 10
birds and won. He shot a Parker gun.

The Roosevelt Clttb, — The Roosevelt Game Protection
Club held its annual meeting for the election of officers on
Sunday last, at the Six-mile House, at which J. G. Hite was
elected President; "Wm. L. Willis, Vice-President; C. E.
Mack, Jr., Secretary; J. P. Harrison, Treasurer; Wm. L.
Willis, Corresponding Secretary. For the Executive Com-
mittee— H. W. Reith, S. Bodge and C. E. Mack, Jr., and on
By-Laws, etc., F. M. Shepler, Wm. L. Willis and C. E.
Mack, Jr. The club is now 29 strong, including two hono-
rary members, and there is room but for one more. The
club is financially healthy and proposes to keep so. It has
leased the Sims Lake, back of the Union House, where the
members can go and enjoy a day's sport now and then when
the ducks and snipe come in. This lake affords splendid
canvasback-shooting in the proper season, and as the
market-hunters and bushwhackers will not be allowed to
interfere with the game, the members of the club will have
grand sport there. — Sacramento Bee.

Notice to Spoetsiien. — The undersigned having sold
his lease to the Chailbeblain Tbact, in the Suisun marshes,
together with his ark, boats, etc., to a private club of gen-
tlemen, who will hereafter strictly preserve all the premises
for their own shooting only — hereby notifies his late patrons,
and all persons who have been in the habit of visiting
"Teal Station," that it will be impossible to accommodate
them, or in any way afford them shooting facilities, and they
are therefore respectfully requested not to stop at that
station. James Paine, (Late of Teal Station.)

The Teal Shooting Club 1b the organization that has con-
trol of the the above property, and compliance with the
provisions of Mr. Paine's notice is earnestly requested, as
trespassers will be dealt with according to law.

THE SACRAMENTO CLTJB.

The Pacific Sportsman's Club, of this city, held its regu-
lar contests for the gold and silver medals at the Agricultu-
ral Park on last Sunday, the match being at single birds.
Following are the scores:

ArGraves,"21 vards'.TT.T. .' !*..'~ 1111111111 — 10

H. Frommelt, 21 yds 111111111 1 — 10

F. Kunz, 21 yards 1111111110—9

R. Pedler, 26 yards 101111111 1— 9

W. Naughton, 21 yards 111101111 1— 9

C. Flohr, 26 yards 0101111010—6

G. D. Hopper, 26 yards 1000111110—6

F. Nesbit, 26 yards 1010011011—6

Ties on 10 were shot off at three pairs of birds as follows:
Graves 5, Frommelt 1. Ties on 9, for the silver medal, were
decided at clay pigeons, freezeout: Pedler 6, Naughton 5,
Kunz 0. Ties on 6 were shot off as follows at clay pigeons:
Hopper 5, Nesbit 5, Flohr 4. This match decided the right
of Flohr to wear the leather medal. I

Next followed a free-for-all match at five clay pigeons,
in which Hopper, Pedler, Flohr and Nesbit tied on clean
scores and shot off at five more birds. Flohr and Nesbit
again tied on full scores, and divided first and second
moneys.

Several other pool matches were shot, in which Hopper
and Pedler were winners. In the match for the medals
Flohr lost three birds which died beyond the flags, and Hop-
per and Nesbit two each. — The Bee.

Hare and doves are very plentiful in the vicinity of An-
tioch.

The San Jose Club is having a new shooting box con-
structed on the Alviso Marsh for the accommodation of its
members.

The Benito Club has arranged for a grand hunt to take
place on the 15th September next, and they propose to be
out two or three days.

The Pacific Gun Club will meet at Bird's Point, Alameda,
on the first Sunday in September, to finish their season's
shooting. About forty dollars' worth of prizes will be com-
peted for.

Among the sportsmen's clubs now being organized for the
protection of game and fish, we may mention that of Nevada
City, in which Tom Marker and other residents are taking
great interest.

When the fishing season closes, which will be at the end
of the month, a number of small boats will patrol the Sac-
ramento, and a strict guard will be kept to prevent a viola-
tion of the law.

Country stores are sending in large orders to the wholesale
ammunition dealers. As the game laws expire on the 15th
of September a great demand is expected for ammunition
and hunting outfits.

It is reported that the Carson Eportsmen are pledging
themselves not to vote for a single peace officer who will not
arrest and assist in the conviction of persons who are break-
ing the game laws of the State.

In Marin county the game laws have been well observed
this year, as the large numbers of quail and other game will
show. In many localities the quail are raising their second
broods. The season has been open and good for game all
over the State.

Messrs. Sampson, Felker, Paine and Mitchell, in gunning
last Sunday near Menlo Park met with a series of mishaps,
that have almost convinced them of the ill luck attending
such Sunday recreations. An injured horse, a broken shaft,
a shattered ramrod, a bursted gun, and an expulsion from
the hunting grounds in which they ranged have led them to
contemplate the advisability of changing their mode of
spending the Sabbath. They returned with five dozen
doves. — San Mateo Journal.

THE RIFLE.

Pistols and Akbows. — The match between four officers
of the Police Pistol Team and four members of the Cali-
fornia Archery Club came off at Bird's Point, Alameda, last
Saturday afternoon. The distance shot was 60 yards, at
archers' targets. The Police used Smith & Wesson's 45-
caliber pistolB, and the Archers used bcws and arrows. The
match terminated in favor of the Police, who, after having
fired 25 shots each, found that they had beat the Archers 9
points, the ArcherB having already shot their fifty arrows each.
One great disadvantage the men of the bow labored under
was the uncertainty of the wind, which blew across the

range in fitful gusts, often carrying well directed arrows
wide of the mark. Col. S. E. Beaver and S. H. Daniels
were the judges, and Col. H. J. Burns acted as referee. The
following scores were made:

Police— P. H. Linville, 107; J. C. Lane, 106; H. Hook,
106; L. Whitworth, 102. Total, 421.

Archers— J. P. Allen, 138; E. F. Murray, 101; A. S.
BrowneU, 98; F. C. Havens, 75. Total, 412.

Lane and Hook tied on 106 points, but according to Creed-
moor Lane is entitled to second place in the team. Owing
to the sickness of one of the archers, Mr. Button of Santa
Cruz, Mr. Murray took his place, which he filled very cred-
itably. It is claimed that these teams cannot be beaten by
any of their classes on the coast.

The Calltoenia Scbxetzen Cltjb held their regular
monthly shooting for prizes, last Sunday, at Scnuetzen.
Park. Each contestant had twenty shots off-hand at a tar-
get thirty-six inches in diameter that contained a six-inch
bulls-eye. The shooting was done on the 200-yard range.
When a shot struck the bulls-eye a red flag was shown, the
bulls-eye taken from the target and numbered, and at the
stand a corresponding number put opposite the name of the
shooter ; so that when the match was completed and the
bulls-eyes counted and measured, one could easily tell who
were the best shots. The prizes were won in the following
order: 1st prize, Philo Jacoby; 2, K. Wertheimer; 3, Stroev-
en; 4, A. Shrecker; 5, Zecher; 6, Eckmann; 7, Bertlesen;
8, Bremer, Sr.; 9, A. Rahwyler; 10, F. Freese; 11, Bremerr
Jr.; 12, Kochel; 13. Boeckmann; 14, H. Heeth; 15, Fischer;
16, Bertrand; 17, F. Greiner. This club will hold a grand
rifle tournament, open to all comers, at Schuetzen Park, on.
the first Sunday in October. Three hundred and fifty dol-
lars in cash will be competed for, together with forty-five
valuable prizes.

The Directors of the California Eifle Association held a
meeting last Wednesday afternoon to decide on the time a"d
to arrange a programme for their Fall tournament. The
shooting will take place at Shell Mound Park on the 27th,.
28th and 29th days of October. The programme is the
same as that of last Spring, except that the Governor's
trophy will take the place of the Coey trophy. Two rifle
teams from Nevada, one from British Columbia and about
six from the California Militia, will enter for the Pacific
Slope Trophy. Two pistol teams, one from Carson and the
other from Virginia City, will be here to shoot for the trophy
that was won last Spring by the Police Team. This will be
;he largest tournament of its kind ever held on this coast.

On invitation of Major Haskin, the members of Company
C, First Regiment, met the regulars at Fort Point in a
friendly rifle contest at the Presidio Range, last Sunday-
The distance was three, five and six hundred yards. The
scores made were: Company C — J. E. Klein, 80; H. T.
Sime, 75; H. D. Merrywether, 86; A. P. Baye, 77; L. G.
Perkins, 91 . Regulars — Nelson, Q5 ; Ponesen, 74 ; Allen,
83; Paddin, 71; Brown, 75; Cannama, 80. These scores
were of a possible 100 points, making for the first team 77.9
per cent., and for the second team 71.11 per cent.

Last Saturday, the Garde Fusiliers held a prize shooting;
at Shell Mound Park. The prizes were won by Messrs.
Kuhls, F. Hagemann and F. Eohdefeld.

THE INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH.

The great match that is to be shot next month at Creed-
moor, near New York, is exciting great attention at the
East. The British team leave Liverpool to-day in the Alas-
ka, and will arrive about September 3d. Following are the
conditions of the match:

The shooting at 200 yards is to be performed "off-hand,"'
that is, from a standing position. The target for this range
will be 6 feet high by 4 wide, with a bull's-eye 8 inches in
diameter. At 500 and 600 yards the prone position may be
adopted, and targets 6 feet square, with a 22-inch bull's-eye,
will be used. At the long distances any position will be
permitted, and the target is that rendered familiar to the
public through the old "Palma" contests. At all ranges
the firing will be conducted in regular military fashion, the
men being paired, and two taking their positions together
on each side of a firing post and shooting alternately until
their strings are complete. The weapons to be used must
be bona fide military rifles with ramrods and slings, having
open sights and no wind gauges or spirit levels, and the
bullet must be inserted into the cartridge a distance equal
to two-thirds of its diameter. The weapons must not be
cleaned except between ranges, and no sighting shots at any
distance will be permitted. All the arrangements at Creed-
moor are already completed. The competitors, or as many
as may desire it, will be lodged and boarded on the spot at
the expense of the National Rifle Association. Special
trains will run to Creedmoor Station each day for the
accommodation of those coming from the city. Five targets
on the west range will be used at 200 yards, and those on the
left of the old range for the mid-ranges. The long-range
firing will be done against the targets on the extreme east
of the field, which have borne the brunt of every interna-
tional contest that Creedmoor has seen. Shelters, markers,
score-keepers and all other paraphernalia of practice will be
on hand in abundance, and though the first shot will not be
fired until eleven o'clock or later, it is confidently hoped
that the entire ground can be covered each day.

The question of weapon is still a disputed one, though
the difficulty is likely to take the form of an embarras de
richesse. There are, to be sure, a few men who say, "Let
every fellow choose for himself. _If he shoot his way on to
the team with an old brass mounted blunderbuss let him
shoot through the match with it if he wants to." This sort
of opinion meets with little favor from the majority. Uni-
formity, they argue, is the essence of team shooting, and we
cannot afford to give the British the least point by allowing
any man to separate himself from the rest. As it stands
now the team, its captain and the committee of the National
Rifle Association in charge of the selection of rifles, nre to
decide by a joint vote what piece or pieces are In be used,
and all the members of the team are to be bound by the de-
cision. Here the difficulty of deciding comes in. The
choice will be entirely between the two new guns -bat have
been specially designed and manufactured for the match.
Of these one — the Hepburn — is already in use, and some of
the most brilliant shooting of the season has been dvue with
it. It is already high in favor, and is admitted to be ade-
quate to the requirements of the occasion. The second gun

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— the Hotchkiss — has only just been perfected, and only on
the 19th inst. it was for the first time submitted to experi-
ment by the committee of the National Kifle Association.
The practical work was intrusted to Gen. J. O. P. Burnside
and Mr. D. A. Pollard of Washington, both of them rifle-
men of the highest reputation and skill. They fired over a
hundred shots without cleaniDg from the piece submitted for
trial, and found it as true at the end as at the beginning.
There was no leading or serious defect, and altogether they
-considered it quite reliable in case it should be selected for
use in the match. Mr. Pollard made 33 points out of a pos-
sible 35 with it at 900 yards, and the average at every range
was well above an average of centres. Altogether there seems
so far to be little on which to base any preference, and it is
likely that no decision will be made until the teams themselves
are able to experiment for a few days with both weapons.
Only one thiDg is certain — that- is, that the great danger
which beset the riflemen of this country when the contest
-was first arranged, of losing the match through inferiority
of armament, has been completely obviated, just as a simi-
lar difficulty was previous to the first international long
xange maich with the Irish team in 1874.

There is naturally great emulation among the marksmen
of the National Guard in all the states to represent our coun-
try on this occasion, and the National Eifle Association
have arranged a four days' competition; at the conclusion
of the practice, a team will be chosen from the men who
make the highest average, none scoring under one hundred
and fifty-two points being eligible. Following is the account
of the first day's shooting at all ranges:

12th N. Y.— A. B. Van Heusen

■31st sep co.. Hion. X. Y. — S. C. Islam

9th N. Y.— Captain J. W. Griffith 31

20th sep. co., Binsham'n — D. HI Ogden 28

9th N. J.— J- Smith 32

7th X. Y.— Fred Adler. 31

12th X. Y.— T. J. Dolan Bl

12th >' Y.— J. L. Pauiding |30

73th Pennsylvania — Captain R. Atkinson _ [29

■2th X. Y. — J. L. Price 25

10th separate company — M. D. Hinds 27

1st Div. Pa.— Major E. O. Sbakspeare 25

1st Brigade, N. J.— Colonel Howard |2S

Mth N. Y.— J. HcNevin 28

lth N. Y. -N. D. Ward 2S

26th sep. co., Catskill— G. F. Toiler 30

10th sep. co, Binghani'n — O. A. Morris 28

1st Massachusetts — C. W. Hinman 21

Nat Rifles, Washington— J. M. Pollard |l7

Nat. Rifles. Washington— W. J. Johnston |20

Newport ArtV, R. I.--D. Milton Farrow 28

1st Brig. Staff, >. J.— Maj. J. N. Denman 28

Nat. Rifles, Washington — P. J. Lauritzen..
Governor's Guard, Col. — J. N. Lower. .

2d Connecticut — G. La Barnes

1st Connecticut — J. E. Williams

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TEE KEMEL.

"Wobds — Wobds — Wobds. — For some time past the Ameri-
can Field has freely admitted to its columns communica-
tions from each and every gentleman who fancied that he
fcnew a little more than his neighbors about the various
strains of dogs. The result is rather confusing to those
good old fashioned folks who believe that all which appears
in print is true, and perhaps may have muddled some folks
of greater discernment. An old California sportsman writes
to the editor as follows :

Glleoy, Cai.
Editor American Field : —

Gobbo. "Masterj young gentleman, I pray you, which is
"the way to the Master Jew's ?"

Launceilot. "Turn up on your right hand at the next
turning, but at the next turning of all, on your left; marry,
at the very next turning, turn of no hand, but turn down
indirectly to the Jew's house."

Gobbo. "By God's sonties, t'will be a hard way to hit."

Launcelot's directions for finding the Jew's house are
something Like the articles from the various sporting writers
in your paper on the subject of thoroughbred dogs. Some
time ago I felt happy in the fancied possession of a pure
Laverack setter, descended from Pride of the Border, and
now comes a wretch of an iconoclast, who bowls him over,
and offers to produce evidence to prove that he was not de-
scended from Ponto and Moll. I next purchased a pure
Llewellin, and now I am told that he contains other blood
than Duke — Bhcebe and Laverack — consequently, sold
again. My next venture was a setter of "field trial breed,"
and another writer tells me that there is now no such breed.

Becoming disgusted, I went into the Irish strain of set-
ters, and obtained a beautiful dog, by Berkley, confident
that I had at last hit purity itself, when, to my horror, ap-
pears a very learned disquisition which proved to my satis-
faction that Berkley was not a typical Irish setter — that
means, I suppose, that he is not an Irish setter at all.

My next experiment was a very beautiful, and, as I
thought, perfect specimen of a Gordon setter, by Grouse,
also one from Blossom, and I thought, in my simplicity,
that now I had a brace of perfect dogs; when out comes
another wretch and says: "They are too lumbering," and
that we "must get up a new type."

I next commissioned a friend to purchase me a brace of
prize winners at an English bench show, and the week after
they arrived appeared an article from an English writer,
saying that bench show dogs were of no account in the
field; in fact, neither they nor their immediate ancestors
had ever pointed a bird.

Being of a sanguine disposition and not easily discouraged,
I commissioned another friend to attend the next field trials
in England and purchase me a brace of winning dogs, and
no sooner had I received them, and was congratulating my-
self upon the envy I intended to excite among my sporting
friends when I showed my new dogs on game, than out
«omes another English writer and says: "Winners at field
trials cannot be relied on;" that he had known dogs "put
up to win, who were not de facto worthy."

However, I don't intend to get discouraged, and just as
soon as any gentleman finds the least fault with my dogs,
or throws any slur or doubt upon their pedigrees, I intend
at once to discard them, and try, try again; although I begin
to think like Gobbo: "By God's sonties, t'will be a hard
Way to hit."

A Loveb of Dogs.

COTJESING AT NEWAKK.
Now that the mornings and evenings are getting cool San
Francisco coursers are beginning to resort to Newark to
give their greyhounds an occasional run on Saturdays and
j Sundays. Thanks to Dugan having restocked the place
hares are plentiful. The early morning at this season of
the year is the best possible time to train young greyhounds.
The hares are not quite fullgrown, and consequently a chase
is not so exhausting as in the height of the season when
they are at their best. A badly trained dog is a nuisance
alike to his owner, judges and slipper, and is sure to beat
himself out of his chances, when otherwise he would have a
good show to win. Dogs that fight in slips and dogs that
do not get down to business until they see their opponent
chasing the hare a hundred yards away, are utterly worth-
less, and would never be seen on a coursing ground if the
following plan of breaking was adopted. It is universally
used in England, and the writer can safely say that it will
never be found to fail: When the pup is about eight months
old it should be taught to lead without hsnging back in the
collar or tugging ahead. To teach this the best plan is to
put it in a double collar with some steady old dog, who will
soon cure it of any desire to tow the trainer or be dragged
along. Firmness and gentleness are at all times necessary,
and care must be taken never to attempt to teach a fresh
lesson until the old one is mastered. When the pup has
been taught to lead he should be exercised regularly on the
road about three times a week to harden his feet and im-
prove his wind. This should be limited to a walking gait
or slow trot, and occasionally he should be turned loose on
soft ground where he will give himself all the galloping ex-
ercise necessary. After a few weeks of this kind of exercise
he should be trained to go into slips with an old dog. To
do this the feeder should go a short distance ahead and get
some one to hold the dogs in the slips, taking care that the
pup does not pull. Then the trainer calls to them, and
instantly they Bhould be loosed to gallop towards them.
When this is learned ihe pup should be put in slips with
an old dog and taken to the coursing ground where a hare
can be found. The instant the hare is sighted the dogs
should be loosed. The old dog will see it and the young
dog will follow his companion. "When the kill is made the
pup should be allowed to mouth it but not to taste the
blood. Some trainers allow their pups to chase and kill a
cotton-tail rabbit, to familiarize them with the game. As
soon as the pup shows eagerness to chase, his education is
complete, and after that he should be allowed with an old
dog to chase a hare about once a week, not oftener; but
always on soft ground. At first, when the hare doubles, he
will be thrown out badly, but in time he will learn to steady
himself as he goes up to the game and will greatly improve
in his "working" qualities. His feet and nails should be
carefully inspected for sores and cuts after a chase, and
while in this period plenty of nourishing food should be
given. Lean mutton and oat-cake are the best kind of food.
Dogs trained by certain persons in this city invariably pull
n the slips, and are nearly choked before they sight their
game. That is the fault of the trainers, and if not too far
gone they can be broken of the trick by means of a spiked
collar.

HOW TO MAKE A DOG EETBIEYE.

The first thing to be done with a young dog is to teach
him to fetch and carry. He will probably do this of him-
self if well bred ard of a good kind, but he must learn to
bring correctly; that is, quickly, and straight to you, releas-
ing his grasp as you take hold; and you should receive from
him directly he reaches you, allowing him, no time to munch
or play with the article, whatever it may be. Ton should
put on him a cord about twenty yards long, and accustom
him to bring a ball to you, or a rabbit skin, stuffed on pur-
pose, drawing the dog steadily towards you with the cord.

Short lesBons, a few minutes daily, will soon make him
perfect, and fond of bringing to you; and if he is inclined
to be slow in coming up to you, run from him, and he will
hasten to overtake you.

If he shows no inclination to bring or lift what is thrown
for him, by keeping him hungry he will be inclined to lift
hard biscuits or bread, and morsels to eat will reward him
each time you receive from him, drawing him to you with
the cord.

Great care must be taken to keep his mouth tender when
under excitement; and a boy, or anybody else out at the
time, will help you greatly by turning your dog gently to
you with a whip, if he lingers to play with the bird's
feathers.

If he lets go too soon, step back a pace or two and en-
courage him to carry up to you. If, on the other hand, he
holds too tight, take hold of his cord with one hand and
jerk it, as you receive the bird with the other, saying
"Softly" to him all the time, till he releases his hold.
" Softly " is a very important word, to be constantly used
with a dog, that he may be punished if he is in any way
rough with a wounded bird at any future time of his Life.

This is only one of the many plans adopted by breeders.
Its chief merit is simplicity.

BULL BLOOD IN THE GEEYHOUND.

We have been asked to give the full particulars of the
crossing of bull-dogs with greyhounds, and the result. The
earliest instance of such a cross is found in Youatt's work
on the dog. The author says: "The breed had begun to
degenerate, and lacked courage, from inbreeding and other
reasons. About 1780 Lord Oxford, a nobleman enthusias-
tically devoted to coursing, imagined, and rightly, that the
greyhound of the day was deficient in courage and perse-
verance. He bethought himself how this could best be
rectified, and he adopted a plan which brought upon him
much ridicule at the time, but ultimately redounded to his
credit. He selected a bull-dog — one of the smooth rat-tailed
species — and with him crossed one of his best greyhound
bitches. He kept the female whelps, and crossed them with
some of his fleetest greyhounds, and the consequence was
that after the sixth or seventh generation there was not a
vestige left of the form of the bull-dog, but his courage and
indomitable perseverance remained, and having once started
after his game, he did not relinquish chase until he fell
exhausted, or perhaps died. This cross is now universally
adopted. It is oae of the secrets in the breeding of the
greyhound. A favorite bitch of this breed was Czarina,
bred by Lord Oxford, and at his decease purchased by Col.
Thornton. She won every match for which she started,
and they were no fewer than forty-seven. Two of her pro-
geny, Claret and Young Czarina, challenged the United
Kingdom, and won their matches."

Tbatstsg Shepherd Dogs. — Darwin thus describes the
training of shepherd dogs: "When riding it is a common
thing to meet a flock of sheep, guarded by one or two dogs,
at a distance of some miles from any house or man. I
often wonder how so firm a friendship had been established.
The method of education consists in separating the puppy
while very young from its mother and accustoming it to its
future companions. A ewe is held three or four times a
day for the little thing to suck, and a nest of wool is made
for it in the sheep pen. At no time is it allowed to associate
with other dogs, or with the children of the family. From
this education it has no wish to leave the flock, and just as
another dog will defend his master, man, so will this dog
defend sheep. It is amusing to observe, when approaching
a flock, how the dog immediately advances barking and the
sheep all close in his rear, as if round the oldest ram.
These dogs are also easily taught to bring home the sheep
at a certain hour in the evening. Their most troublesome
fault when young is their desire to play with the sheep, for
in their sport they sometimes gallop the poor things most
unmercifully. The shepherd dog comes to the house every
day for his meat, and as soon as it is given him skulks
away as if ashamed of himself. On these occasions the
house dogs are very tyrannical, and the least of them will
attack the stranger. The minute, however, the latter has
reached the flock, he turns round and begins to bark, and
then all the house dogs take quickly to their heels. In a
similar manner, a whole pack of hungry wild dogs will
scarcely ever venture to attack a flock guarded by one of
these faithful shepherds. In this case the shepherd dog
seems to regard the sheep as his fellow brethren and thus
gains confidence; and the wild dogs though knowing that
sheep are not dogs but are good to eat, yet when seeing
them in a flock with a shepherd dog as their head, partly
consent to regard them as he does."

Field Tbials ej Geemany. — There will be an interna-
tional field trial in Germany in September next, on the
shooting ground of Prince Albert Solms, who is one of the
promoters of the trials. There will be an All-aged Setter
and Pointer Stake, a stake for Setter and Pointer Puppies,
and special stakes for German dogs. In spite of much
grumbling at the Kennel Club for requesting its members to
abstain from exhibiting or taking part in any show not held
under their rules, that body is steadfast in its opinion that
it is acting wisely, and its members for the most part
are satisfied to absent themselves from shows not willing to
guarantee them the protection which their rules afford them.
No particular fault is found with the rules, but certain shows
seem fearful of the power likely to accrue to the Kennel
Club by an adoption of its code.

The Laveba.ce Fund.— Subscriptions to the fund for
erecting in America a monument to the late Edward Laver-
ack,-the founder of the breed of setters of that name, have
reached nearly $100.

♦

Frank Noble, of Sacramento, has sold his Llewellin pup,
Bob, to Judge W. S. Mesick, for the handsome price of
$100,

The members of the Dog Fanciers' Association, Montreal,
Canada, are making efforts to awaken an interest which
shall warrant them in holding a dog show during September.

Mr. Chas. A. Schieffelin has presented to Mr. Edmund
Orgill his lemon and white pointer bitch Juno, out of "old
Juno," dam by Flake, by W. K. C. Sensation. She will be
bred to champion Bush.

Mr. Edmund Orgill of Brooklyn, has recently sold to
Mr. J. A. Wright of Austin, Lander Co., Nevada, two very
promising pointer puppies, viz., dog pup Bandom, ex Bomp
II., and bitch pup Eush, ex Juno.

James H. Corbin, of Sacramento, lost bis fine young
Llewellin setter Boscoe, a couple of days since, by poison-
ing. Some miscreant administered the deadly drug to him
while he was fastened in his master's yard. Koscoe was
sired by Elmore's imported dog Eegent, one of the best bred
Llewellins that ever came to the coast. Mr. Corbin had
refused $100 for him on the very day be was poisoned.
Well bred dogs are so scarce on this coast that the loss of
one is to be deeply regretted. — Sacramento Bee.

THE HERD.

BEEF PACKING ESTABLISHMENT.

Enormous as has been the increase in the amount of beef
sent alive to Europe, America could never have supplied the
demands of the foreign markets for beef had her exports
been confined to cattle of the higher qualities required by
that trade. Prices for beef of all kinds would have been
much higher than they have been had there not been graz-
ing on ths plains of the West thousands of herds fatten-
ing on the rich, natural grasses, drinking the sweet waters,
and breathing the pure air. These cattle are known to be
the healthiest in the world, and loss from any cause except
accident, or from exposure to severe storms, is practically
unknown. But these cattle of the plains, healthy as their
flesh is known to be. cannot be profitably sent alive across
the Atlantic, for they are not heavy enough, except when
fully fattened on corn, nor are they good enough in style to
please the taste of John Bull. But by putting the meat of
these cattle, properly prepared, in tightly- sealed tin case3 or
cans, and leaving here all the less desirable parts, the beef
can be profitably sent to the consumer, and will keep pure
and wholesome for an indefinite period.

A few years ago there were but two or three canning es-
tablishments in operation in North America, but since that
time, favored by low prices of cattle, quite a number were
opened, more perhaps in Chicago than in all other cities in
the country; at least half a dozen important canning facto-
ries having been in active operation at one time. St. Loui3
had one which suspended work last year, but, it is said, will
begin again this year. In South America, in Texas, and in
Canada the various attempts to can beef profitably failed.
After many failures, Chicago enterprise and skill succeeded
in winning the appreciation of the civilized world, and its
patronage by proving the superiority of American methods
One Chicago firm alone has shipped over 40,000 cases per
month, and last year sent abroad 519,065 cases, a large num-
ber having been of cans containing 14 pounds each. This
firm began business in 1S68, killing only about fifty cattle
per day. Now, 1,000 to 1,200 per day are killed daring
busy season of the year. Of 45,000 cases per week
England in 1878, nearly 40,000 were from one CL-
house.

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August 26,

BERKSHIRE SWINE.

The Berkshire has been a favorite breed of swine for fifty
years. In that time however many important changes have
occurred in their niake-up, so they now stand among swine
where the blood horse does in the equine race, and where
Short-horns do among cattle, combining elegance with sym-
metry of form and high breeding. Yet in all this they have
preserved usefulness in the highest degree, and have been
nsed within the last twenty-five years probably more exten-
sively than any other breed of swine, in improving newer
breeds, giving elegance, firm bone, great muscularity, and
good constitutional vigor.

In reference to the history and general make-up of Berk-
shires, The American Enc'ycoposdia of Agriculture says:

They are more uniform in color than any of the white
and black breeds, the fashionable color now being white feet,
tips of tails, and a little white ia the face, the rest of the
body being jet black.

More than forty years ago, as we then knew and bred
them, there were many upon which a sandy color would ap-
pear. And they were larger boned and coarser in their
make-up, but nevertheless, perhaps, containing more lean
flesh (muscle) than at the present day; not so kindly in
fattening, neither did they contain so much lard, but their
hams, shoulders and bacon were, we think, superior to the
more modem Berkshires, or those of to-day.

The best type of this breed now have short noses; slightly
dished faces; small, fine, erect ears; eyes wide apart; straight
back, preserving its width from the neck to the rump; mus-
cular hams and shoulders; the bacon pieces well broken
with strips of lean, fine hams, short legs, excellent hoofs,
and in killing showing but little offal. Their vigor makes
them excellent gleaners, to follow cattle fattened in the field,
and their weight, from 300 to 600 pounds, renders them
sought after by the packers, especially those of hams and
bacon.

They have been with us always a favorite breed on ac-
count of their muscular development, as among the middle
breeds, as the Essex have been among the small breeds.
It is, however, not to be denied that they will not stand
starving. They require strong feed and plenty of it, to
reach the best development, and what animal does not ?
Nevertheless, we do not think they assimilate quite as
much of their food, when the bulk of it is corn, as do some
of the breeds more inclined to lard. Tet, no breed will
reach good development on scant food, and when muscle as
well as fat is wanted, the breeder or feeder would have to
seek far for a hog better combining good qualities, and full
medium weights. — Prairie Farmer.

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS— THEIR ABUSES.

An experienced stockman, Colonel Weld, puts officers,
exhibitors and spectators of Fairs on their guard. He writes
in the August American Agriculturist as follows: "Influ-
ence is brought' to bear upon the jury of awards in various
ways. One man will openly address a judge in praise of
his competitor's exhibit, and loudly call attention to the
best points, but quietly regret certain defects, or express
doubts about the age or breeding of the animals, or other
points affecting the competing exhibit. Sometimes a third
party discusses matters with a judge in a disinterested,
friendly way, talking np his friend's stock of goods and try-
ing to prejudice him against other exhibits. It is very hard
to guard a jury against such influence. • I have known the
principal officers of Agricultural Societies take judges to
one side and indicate how in their judgment the awards
should go, by calling special attention to certain entries of
those who were known to be on terms of personal friendship
with them, and disparaging others — or damning them with
faint praise. There are many men appointed as judges who
are unfit to serve, and who know it themselves. These are
wide awake to watch and listen and find out what practical
men think, and it is very easy, if it is known that they are
not Btrong, to influence them. An exhibitor who goes to
the show to get prizes, by fair means or foul, will measure
such a man at the first glance, and "go for him," as the
■saying is. A weak judge is of no account in any way. A
jury of two judges works better than one of three, and a
single good judge better than either; but he must be a man
to be depended upon. The system, especially prevalent in
small societies, of distributing the prizes about so as to
"encourage" all exhibitors, and make everybody happy, is
most pernicious. At such shows it matters very little who
the judgeB are. The prizes are worth nothing any way as
honorB, and very little in money, and so long as such a
system is in vogue, they will be worth no more."

The Demand fob Cattle is on the increase, and in con-
sequence of the advance in prices there is a great deal of
speculative buying, sometimes for future delivery. But
generally speaking, cattle owners on this coast are not
anxious to sell before gathering in their bands for winter,
as feed is plentiful and the stock is in good condition. The
cattle from Nevada and the Pacific Coast is wanted to fill
the void made in the new States and Territories by the im-
mense demand from Chicago, the central point of supply for
the great export trade to the British isles. To show how
this demand is stimulatad, we may mention that in Glasgow
good American steers are selling at 17 to 18 cents per pound,
medium at 15 to 16 cents per pound. Sheep are worth 18
to 19 cents per pound. In Liverpool prices are about one
cent per pound lower than in Scotland. The above prices
are on the basis of sinking the offal. Freights on cattle
from Boston or New York to Liverpool are from $7 to $8
per head.

The London Times on American Bacon. — A correspond-
ent of the London Times, who visited this country last sea-
son, commenting on the quality of our bacon, says that,
excepting in price, it cannot compare with the best Irish,
Wiltshire or Yorkshire, but that it is steadily improving in
this respect. He thinks that if our hogs were finished off,
as they might be, with a daily meal of barley instead of all
corn, the bacon would be firmer and less liable "to shrink
when cooked. He says that it is not so fat as good English
bacon, and that it is better boiled than grilled. It is claimed
in England that, with the exception of the higher grades,
the American bacon is tough, but then that is easily ac-
counted for, as the English swine almost always live in
pens, and thus do not get the exercise that hardens the
flesh.

♦

The Growth op the Wool Intebebt on the Pacific Slope
is something marvelous. California is now the foremost
sheep-breeding State in the Union. The census statistics

for 1880 show a grand total of 42,381,389- sheep in all the
States and Territories, California's share being 4,152,349,
or nearly one-tenth. The next highest State is Ohio, with
3.902,000. New Mexico had 2,088,831, and Michigan 2,189,-
389. The Pacific States and Territories stand credited as
follows: California, 4,152,349; Oregon, 1,083,162; Wash-
ington, 292,883; Nevada, 133,695; Idaho, 27,326; Colorado,
746,442; Arizona, 76,522: total, 6,512,380. That is over
15 per cent, of all the sheep in the Union; and the produc-
tion of them has been the wort of less than 25 years.

A New Cattle Company. — The Canadian Fresh-Meat
Importation Company has recently issued its prospectus.
The company, with its office situated in London, will import
only the first quality of fresh meats of all kinds from Canada
into the United Kingdom. The capital 6tock of the com-
pany is £50,000 in shares of £1 each. The directors also
draw attention in their prospectus to the well-known superi-
ority of Canadian cattle over those exported from the United
States . [ Sic. ] The company will be their own importers and
sell direct to the consumer from their own depots. The average
cost of meat delivered in England is five pence per pound.

One circumstance which has helped materially to make
Chicago packers successful when others have failed, is that
they have the advantage of the greatest live-stock market in
the world, to which are brought vast numbers of cattle
suited to their needs. There is no waste here. The offal
goes to makers of commercial fertilizers, and for the bones,
the blood, the entrails, the hides, hoofs and horns, there are
plenty of buyers at fair figures. The tallow is fresh and
clean, and therefore brings a good price. Even the marrow
is carefully saved for use in toilet and other goods — the av-
erage amount of marrow rendered exceeding 100,000 pounds
per month, while of tallow over 1,000,000 pounds per month
are rendered.

As an evidence of the immense increase in the cattle trade
in that city it is stated that the four direct rail lines between
Chicago and Kansas City are delivering a daily average of
about one hundred car-loads of cattle in Chicago city. This
average has been steadily maintained during July. The
shipments thither for the month amounted to 2,500 car-loads.
The same roads delivered in July, 1881, only 600 car-loads.
For the month of June, 1882, the deliveries by the pool
lines at Chicago were 1,439 car-loads, and for the corre-
sponding month last year they were under 400 car-loads.
The railroad companies are realizing large earnings from the
cattle traffic and at the same time are fostering and develop-
ing this important interest of Arizona and Colorado. — The
Breeders' Gazette,

The 3,600 guineas given for Hermit's chestnut daughter
out of Adelaide, is the highest price ever tendered for a
yearling, with the exception of Maximilian, bred by Mr.
Waring, and for whom Mr. Robert Peck gave 4,100 guineas
at one of the Cobham sales. As a kind of "luck-penny,"
on that occasion La Mervtille was "chucked in " for her
racing career; but, whereas Maximilian turned out a great
disappointment, La Merveille did all sorts of useful things,
including winning a Cambridgeshire. By a curious piece-
of unintentional satire, Maximilian's name figures in con-
nection with the lowest-priced lot disposed of later on in
the same day. This was a bay mare (pedigree unknown)
with a filly foal by Maximilian, "and covered by Philammon,
who was sold to Mr. John Percival for the fleabite of 20
guineas. It will doubtless be noticed that the mares who-
have thrown such high-priced yearlings to Hermit are for
the most part of the late Lord Glasgow's breed, and henea
the result of the sale is a great triumph to the eccentric
earl's judgment in blood stock. Faraway, Adelaide, Sister
to Adelaide, and the dam by Musket out of Adelaide's dam,,
have all Glasgow pedigrees.

The late Lord Wilton's stallions (Seesaw and Wenlock>
were both purchased by Lord Eosslyn, tiie breeder of Tristan,
who is frequently but erroneously described as a French
horse. The average of the Blankney yearlings would have-
been still further increased had one, not Sold, fetched the re-
serve price of 3,000 guineas. As it was, Mr. Chaplin was-
desirous of keeping him himself, and was consequently no*
disappointed. — The Sporting Life.

From Montana we learn that the Cochrane Cattle Com-
pany have purchased 6,000 head of cattle from Poindexter &
Orr, of Beaverhead county, paying at the rate of $25 per
head for the entire herd. The range of the Cochrane Cattle
Company is at Bow river, 100 miles north of Fort Macleod.
During the past year the above company have purchased
over 15,000 head of cattle in Montana, and their purchases
alone have had a great tendency to raise the price of cattle
in the territory. It made a market upon the range where
the cattle were grazing, and entire bands were purchased
there.

From the Idaho Avalanche we learn that Mike Hyde has
completed his cattle pen out in the junipers, near Silver
City, and ?s now buying beef cattle and placing them in it
until he is ready to drive them to the railroad. The pen or
field contains about 3,000 acres of good grazing land, well
watered, and is just the place to put cattle until ready to
drive to Winnemucca. Mr. Hyde is buying for the San
Francisco market, and will probably distribute something
like $30,000 in the Jordan Valley, Bruneau, Catharine and
Meadow Creeks, by the 10th of September.

A SENSATIONAL SALE.

If ever there was a gold mine on four legs, that peripatetic
bit of aurifery is to be found in Hermit. If ever there was
a horse who had a history more sensational or more illus-
trious than any other, that horse is Hermit. From the day
of his birth up to the present his career has been one blaze
of glory. As a yearling he fetched 1,000 guineas — being
bred by the late Mr. Benkiron; and his dam, Seclusion,
when subsequently submitted to auction, brought the highest
price ever, I believe, realized by a brood mare. Old Seclu-
sion is still alive, and roaming fresh and well in the Eltham
pastures, while Hermit's sire, Newminster, has rendered
abundant proofs of his having been the veriest aristocrat of
equine aristocracy. Hermit's Derby was one of the most
sensational ever known. It was run in a snow storm, and
so hopeless was the chance of the chestnut considered that
1,000 to 15 was laid against him to the fall of the flag,
although he was decidedly the best two-year-old of his sea-
son, and was the Winter favorite, having been backed for
immense sums. In a trial with Kama, however, after the
First Spring Meeting, he broke a bloodvessel, and hence
his retrogression for the Derby. It is computed that Mr.
Chaplin, his owner, won close upon £100,000 over him in
wagerB on that memorable day, and there was one big bet
he had with Sir Joseph Hawley of £50,000 that Hermit
beat The Palmer, and another of £5,000, with Mr. Merry,
that Hermit beat Markjman. The last named was second,
and many think that Jemmy Grimshaw ought to have won.
As a matter of fact, however, the race was a terrific finish
between the pair.

Hermit's success at the stud has eclipsed, perhaps, that
of any horse that can be mentioned, not forgetting that
"Emperor of Stallions" Stockwell. This year the vic-
tories of his get have been something marvelous, including
the Two Thousand Guineas and Derby with Shotover, the
first three in the One Thousand, and that top-sawyer at
present in training, TriBtan, to say nothing of others.
Never, perhaps, has a horse had such a year in all kinds of
races, and to wind up comes the richest sale of yearlings by
his get ever attributed to one sire at the same time. I allude
to the auction of the Blankney stud at Newmarket. The
sale took place in Lord Roseberry's paddock, and resulted
in an average of nearly 1,380 guineas, in so far as the nine
yearlings by Hermit are concerned, while the whole thirteen,
including those by the Earl of Dartrey, Blue Gown, Sterling
and Seesaw, made an average of about 1,014 guineas. This
is extraordinary, indeed, and is plain proof that there is
plenty of money in the market when the goods are tempting
enough. By this sale Hermit has indeed set the seal npon
his fame, or, if I may be allowed to perpetrate a most hor-
rible joke, his fame is now Hermitically Bealed.

MARKET REPORT.

FLOUR— The priees are the same as last week, and fair inquirv. "Bert
City Extra is quoted at S5 50@5 62%; Superfine, $4 50(34 75 ; Interior*
Extra, $4 75@5 25 ; Interior Superfine, $3 75@4 ^ bbl.

WHEAT— Farmers are ■withholding' supplies, and the market is poorly-
furnished. Some shippers outside the Produce Exchange offer $1 6854 r
the asking price for No. 1 White is $1 70 $ ctl.

BARLEY — High asking rates operate in a measure to restrict the rol-
ume of spot business in feed descriptions. There is some inquiry for Brew-
ing for September, and offers of Si 32J4 were not responded to by seller!
No. 1 Feed, August, is selling from §1 32 to $1 82% $ ctl

OATS — There ave but few public transactions in this grain. Buyers do-
most of their business off 'Change. The range of the market is given at
Si 57J4@1 72^ ^ ctl as extremes. Lower prices are expected to preTail
next month.

CORN — Holders are not willing sellers at $1 75 3P ctl, while buyers will
not as a rule pay this figure.

FEED — Ground Barley is quoted at $29 to $30 per ton. Middlings, lot*
at mills sell at $26@28 0 ton. Shorts, sellers are asking $17(218 ?3 ton.
Oilcake Meal — The oil works sell to the trade at $32 50 33 ton, less the usual
discount.

HAY— Alfalfa, Sll@13 ; Wheat, $14 to $15; Wild Oat, Sl2@13; Stable*
$10(512 ^ ton.

STRAW— Quotable at 55@60c 9 bale.

CORN MEAL— $34@36 # ton.

POTATOES— A further decline in Sweet is noted. Wharf rates are a*
follows: Early Rose, in sacks, 60@90c; boxes, 80c@$l ; Garnet Chilly
S0c@$l $ ctL Sweet, l(gl£c 9 lb.

ONIONS— Dull. Quotable at 50@65c 9 ctl for Silverskins and 3O@40e ♦
sack for Red.

BEANS— We quote: Bayos, $2 50(32 75; Butter, $3 50@3 75 for small
and $4 for large ; Lima, $3 75 to $4 ; Pea, $3 75(24 : Pink, $2 40@2 45 i
Red, $2 40 to $2 45 ; small White, $3 75(24 ; large White, $3 25 to «3 60 *
ctl.

POULTRY — In good demand. We quote as follows : Live Turkeys, gob-
blers, 18@20e ; do Hens, 16@18c ; Roosters, $5 50(g8 50 for old aid $6@-
8 50 for young ; Hens, $6 50(gS ; Broilers, $3 50^5, according to eizs ;
Dncks, $s 50 to $6 50 ^ doz; Geese, $1(21 25 per pair; Goslings, $1 7»
to $2 25 ^t pair.

GAME— We quote : Hare, $1 75@2 25 ; Rabbits, $1@1 50 ; Doves, 60®-
75c 9 dozen ; Venison, 10<&12c 9 lb.

PROVISIONS— Meet with prompt custom. Eastern Hams, 17J@18Jc ;
California Hams, 16(216ie for plain, J6J@17c for sugar cured canvased;
Eastern Breakfast Bacon, 17J@18c ; California Smoked Bacon, 16i(&16%«
for heavy and medium, and 17£@18c for light and extra light ; Clear Sides,
16i@16%c ; Pork, $21 50(222 for Extra Prime, $24@25 for Prime Mess, $26-
@25 50 for Mess, $-7 for Clear and $28(g2S 50 for Extra Clear ; Pigs' Feet^
$16 @ IS 9 bbl; Mess Beef, S14 for bbls and $7 for hi bbbj; Extra Mew
Beef, $14 50@1d ; Family Beef, $16@16 50 ^ bbl ; California Smoked Beef,
14J<al4Jc 9 lb.

HONEY— Very quiet. For lote we quote : Comb, 14@15c ; Extracted,,
7@9c 9 lb.

BUTTER — Business fair at unchanged rates. We quote : Fancy, S5&-
37£c ; choice, 32j@34c ; fair to good, 25@30c ; interior lots from country
stores, 23@25c ; firkin, 29(o>31c for good to choice new, and 25@27Jc for or*
dinary ; pickled roll, 30c to 32Jc ; Western, 18(g25c 9 lb.

CHEESE! — Prices easy. We quote as follows: California, 12J@13ic for
choice ; 10 @12c for fair to good ; do, factory, in boxes, 15(21bc ; Eastern,
16@17c ; Western, ll@131c 9 lb.

EGGS— Choice lots sell quickly at good figures. We quote : California*
choice, 29^32c ; Interior, 24@27c ; Western, 22jc to 27Jc ^ dozen.

HIDES AND SKINS — Supplies quite liberal. Dealers are paying th*
following cash rates for lots in order : Dry Hides, usual selection, 19(ffl9^c,
culls one-third lsss, and Mexican Hides, lc 9 St less; Dry Kip, l&ialdjc;
Dry Calf, 20; ; Salted Steers, over 5J lbs, lie ^ lb ; Steers and Cows, me-
dium, 10c; light do, 9Ac; Salted Kip, 15 to 30 tt»s, 10c to 104c; Salted Calf,
ll@12Jc $ lb ; Dairy Calf, 05c to 70c each ; Sheep Skins, 20&25c for
Shearlings, 25@50c for short, 60@S0c for medium, and 75c@$l api»ce for
long wool and wool skins. Butchertown Green Skina bring higher prices.

TALLOW— Quotable at StSSJc V tt> for rendered and 10i@llc for re"
fined, both in shipping order.

WOOL — Apathy still characterizes the situation. Prices nominal. Vfa
quote: Humboldt and Mendocino, & lb, 26@27c ; Sonoma, 25(g26c; Sis-
kiyou and Modoc, 22@25c; San Joaquin, free, 18(gl9c; San Juaquin, de-
fective, 15@17c ; Southern Coast, hurry and seedy, 15igl7c ; Eastern Ore-
gon, choice, 23@24c ; Eastern Oregon, fair, 20@23c ; Eastern Oregon, poor,
no sale ; Valley Oregon, fine, 25@27c ; Valley Oregon, coarse, 23(224c.

FRUIT— Market amply supplied with all varieties. We quote jobbing
lots as follows : Apples, 25(S50c $! basket and 50c<j($l $ box ; Pears, 26@-
40c ^ basket and 41i260c $ box ; Bartlett do, 50<27.r'C $ basket and $1@-
1 50$* box; Nectarines, 75c(S$l ^ box; Strawberries, $0(*12; Raspber-
ries, $10@12 $ chest; Peaches, 33c to $1 $ box and 30£OCc *) basket for
common and 50c@51 for Crawford; Figs, 50c<a$l ^ box; Grapes, 35@-
50c for common, 50<375c for Black Hamburg, 50c(a$l for Rose of Peru,
and «0c@$l ¥ box for Muscat; Plums, 25i£f76c ^ box; Blackberries, $*-
(27 $ chest; Apricots, 2i23c ¥ St ; Watermelons, $5(alO $ bun lrinl ; Can-
taloupes, 75c(2$l 25 %i crate ; Lemons. $9@10 ^ box for Sicily and $1 75-
@1 85 for California; Limes, $13 to ?T4 $1 box for Mexican; Bananas,
$2(33 50 $> bunch ; Pineapples, $6(*S $1 dozen ; Tahiti Oranges, $36(of4fr
^ thousand.

VEGETABLES— Green Corn is a drug, und dealers accept almost any price
offered. Tomatoes are also in large supply. We quote: Marrowfat Squash,
$7ift>10 $ ton; Artichokes, 10c # dozen ; Parsnips, 76c; Beets, 75c; Car-
rots, 50(g65c; Turnips, 75c@$l ^ ctl; Cauliflower, 60(«65c # dozen;
Cabbage, 50(j*75o $ ctl ; Garlic, l@lj£c$ttt; Cucumbers, 15^30c $ box;
Green Peas, 2@Sc ij! lb ; Urcen Pnppers, 50@7nc %t box ; Tomatoes, 25@-
40c $1 box ; Spinach, 25c *• sack; Celery, 75c $ doz; Summer Squash,
30c to 60c $ box; String Beans, lj(*2c V lb; Green Com, S@10c ^doz-
en ; Okra, 60@75c ; Egg Plant, 50@75c * box.

MEAT MARKET—Followiug are rates for whole carcasses from slaugh
tcrers to dealers:

BEEF- Prime, 7J@8c ; medium grades, 6J^c to 7c ; inferior, 5%@6c*31b.

VEAI-— Large Calves, 6Jig7c ; small ones, 8@10c V lb.

MUTTON— Wethers are quotablo at 4i@5c and Ewes at 4@4jc 5 !b, ac-
cording to quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 6®7c # lb.

PORK— Live Bogs, S@S>f c for hard and 6)£c to G;i for soft ; dressed do
HfgllJic V tt< (or'hard grain bogs.

1882

<gke f&vzt&ex and sportsman*

141

JFranklin (Ohio) Chronicle.]

A TWENTY YEARS' SIEGE.

Twenty years of uninterrupted happiness
would, we think, render life almost monot-
onous; but what must twenty years of suffer-
ing be to the average mortal? Think of it;
twenty consecutive years of misery, years
■wherein the mind must constantly dwell
upon the suffering of the body, because of
the body's incapacity to labor, and therefore
forget its suffering. The following official
presentation of a case covered by the forego-
ing considerations is worthy of attention:
•State of Ohio, Tuscoraxcas County, ss:

Before me. a Justice of the Peace, within and for the
township of Franklin, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, person-
ally appeared Isaac Fulk, who being duly sworn, ac-
cording to law, deposeth as follows, to wit :— That for
the past twentv-eight years I have been afflicted in both
knee joints with that most dreadful disease, scrofulous
■white swelling ; that I used and tried various remedies
and took treatment of the best physicians during that
time, but without receiving any benefit whatever, the
disease constantly growing worse. Some time ago I
■was induced to try St. Jacobs Oil, and I am most happy
to sav that after using one and one half bottle there is
■great change for the better in my case, and that I can
now walk better and can perform more labor than I
could at any time in the past twenty years, being daily
employed at hard manual labor. I feel as nearly cured
as it is' possible to cure such a disease. ISAAC FULK.
Signed and sworn to by the said ~\

Isaac Fcle, before me, this !■

25th day of April, A. D. 1832. )

PHILIP A. GARVER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE^

Mr. Garver, in his lettter conveying the
foregoing, thus speaks of Mr. Talk: "I send
herewith the affidavit of Mr. Isaac Fulk,
■with reference to the benefits derived by him
from the use of St. Jacobs Oil. I would
say that tbo statement is true and reliable in
■every particular. ilr. Fulk is an honest,
hard-working man, and is greatly delighted
at the benefit derived from the remedy, and
I thought his statement might be of some
■service to you, as well as to those afflicted in
a similar manner with him. Hoping that the
sales of your justly popular remedy may
continue to increase, and everywhere give the
same satisfaction as it has in this community,
I am truly yours,

PHILIP A. GAEYEE.

A new journal is to be established in San Francisco
devoted to the interests of stock-breeding and out-door
sports. Of course the breeding of horses, and espe-
cially race horses, both trotting and running, will
receive most attention, but valuable information will
be given on the breeding and management of all kinds
of stock. A paper of this kind could be made of very great
value to all farmers and stockmen, and if the proposed
journal shall prove to be ably managed, it will be very
likelv to gain a liberal support among them. The first
■number of the paper will be issued on the first of next
month, and will contain sixteen pages of reading mat-
ter. It will be called the Breeder akd Sportsman.
The paper will be issued weekly, and will cost five dol-
lars per year. The name of the editor is Joseph Cairn
Simpson.— Green vi lie Bulletin, June 21st.

The Breeder and Sportsman is the title of an elegant
sixteen-page weekly journal, published in San Fran-
cisco, the initial number of which has just made its
appearance. The engraved heading of the Breeder and
Sportsman is the prettiest piece of work in that line
that we have ever seen. Tbe artist has won a genuine
triumph, for he has not only incorporated in bis beauti-
ful design water and foliage, fruit and blossoms, fine
horses, cattle and dogs, but all the emblems and sym-
bols of sporting life. Joseph Cairn Simpson, the vet-
eran turfman and accomplished gentleman, is the
proprietor of this new venture in the field of journal-
ism. He is supported by an able corps of writers, all of
them well trained in the several departments over
which they have been called to preside. The Breeder
and Sportsman deserves and will achieve success. Its
field is large and remunerative. Each of the San Fran-
cisco and Sacramento dailies dishes up a weekly pot
pourri of sporting news. Then there are the California
Spirit of the Times, the Pacific Life and the Olympian
—all specially devoted to the subject and making for-
tunes rapidly for their owners. The thirst of the Cali-
fornia public for sporting intelligence, however, remains
unappeased, and Mr. Simpson's splendid journal comes
in to relieve the stress. An attractive feature of the
new paper is the appearance each week of a drawing of
some one or other of the " Notable Horses of California"
—Mr. Winters' Duchess of Norfolk leading off in the
first number. The breeders of the Pacific Coast, from
the Columbia to the Colorado, and from the Sierras to
the sea, should now stand in with Joe Simpson and
make this journal a financial success. He has done
more than any other man in America to elevate the
turf and advance the breeding interests of the Pacific
Coast. — Territorial Enterprise.

P. DOYLE,

1011 Market St., San Francisco,

California.

Harness, Collar, Saddle
Horse Boot Manufacturer.

AH work made of best materials by band and
warranted.

SEND FOE PEICES.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

Pathological Horse Shoer

PRACTICAL IS AT.T, ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES

No. 105 CoanrEBCiAi, St.

J. CONDON'S

HAND BALL COURT,

733 HOWARD, bet. Third and Fourth.

Match Game Every Sunday.
Fine "Wines and Liquors.

BUY DIRECT

FROM THE

Manufacturer!!

J. A. McKERRON

Manufacturer of Fine Harness. Horse Boots a Specialty.
NO. 327 SUTTER STREET,
Between Dupont and Stockton. San Francisco.
REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED

SENDTOR CIRCULAR OF-THE •
• _V\GOWSrT/

FLYING CLAYPIGEON

PIERCE&CO.OAKtfCAL.

ftGENTS FOR THE PACIFIC-COAST.

Carriages,

Buggies,

and Wagons

Any Style

MADE TO OEDEE.

SULKIES A SPECIALTY.

Personal attention given to

Painting, Varnishing, Altera-
tions and Repairs.

Office and Factory :

1317 and 1319 MARKET STREET,

Between Ninth and Tenth Streets, San Francisco

M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

J. O'KANE,

MANTJTACTTJBEB AND IMTCBTEB OP

Harness, Saddles, Whips.
Blankets, Boots, Etc,

767 MARKET STREET, 767

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Special attention given to the manufacture of "Boots" of
all kinds for horses. Can refer to all the principal trainers
and horsemen on the Pacific Coast.

N. B.— My acknowledged superiority in this branch of
business is largely due to the careful observation and the
valuable suggestions of the most slnllful "turfmen" in the
United States. The benefits of which revert to the public in
the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING AKTIOLE.
Sole agent for Dr. A. H. Dixon's Condition Powders and
McKinney's patent "Eureka" and "Eclipse" Toe Weights.
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Has always on
hand the finest assortment of English Ladies' and
Gentlemen's saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, bits, and 2i-lb
race saddles.

TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 CALIFORNIA ST.

FINE

Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

BALL COURT,

846 Howard Street.

Fine Wines, Liquor* and Cigars.

W1L ATKIJJ3. Propriator

dan, McCarthy,

LIYERY, BOARDING AND SALE STABLE

60S Howard St, near Second;

Largest stock of fast livery teams in the State. First,
class boarding-. Horses bought and sold. Cash ad-
vanced on horaes, buggies, sulkies, harness or anything
connected with the business.

MDME. EXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMEN'S HEADQUARTERS,

N. E. Corner Post and Central Avenue.
Refreshments and Ladies' Sitting Room.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

No. 513 CLAT STREET.
Importers and Dealers in

CUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING
TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC

G. H. STROXG,

BICYCLES and TRICYCLES

552 MARKET STREET.

Repairs to order. Elevator, 12 Front streel

No Pay in Advance.

Great Electric Hair Tonic !

The only sure remedy that 'Bill restore the hair.

LABORATORY AND SALESROOM, 120 Tyler Street

For sale by all Druggists.

SPORTING GOODS.

EO-VING GLOVES, FOI1.S,

COMBAT SWORDS, MASKS,
IXDIAN CLUBS.

HinVTEVe KNIVES,

Our Own Manufacture.
DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS,

Finest Assortment in the City.

WILL <& FIN CK.

Leading Cntlera, 769 Market Street

DAV.ID L. LEVY,

39 THIRD STREET,

Jeweler, Designer of Medals

and Testimonials.

Repairing neatly done.

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

Sacramento State Fair,

1882.

The subscriber has a lot of thoroughbred horses which
will be offered at

Auction Sale

During the State Fair Week at Sacramento. The lot con-
sists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely bred and promising animate as
there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

SEVENTEENTH

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

Mechanics' Institute

WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1SS2,

AT THE- —

NEW PAVILION,

Larkin, Hayes, Polk and Grove Sts.,

AND CONTINUE UNTIL SEPT. 16th.

PREMIUMS of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, Diplo
mas and Cash Trill be awarded to meritorious exhibits in
Art, Manufactures aud Natural Products.

Full information will be given or sent by applying at th«
office, 27 Post St.

P. B. COrefWAT.T.. President.
J. H. CULVER, Secretary, J. H. GILMORE, Supt.

T. McGINNIS,

1US0FACTCRBR OF

SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, COL-
LARS, BRIDLES, AND HORSE
CLOTHINC.

Repairing carefully done. Only BrstHdasa material used
775 Market St., bet. 3rd <& 1th.

For a Cool, Refreshing Drink,

SAMPLE'S HEADQUARTERS,

231 Kearney St.,

Bet. Bush and Sutter, San Francisco.

& s. SAMPLE.

Specimen of Our Artist's Humor.

Turkish and Russian

STEAM BATHS.

No. 722 Montgomery Street,

Near "Washington, San Francisco.

Russian Baths Cure Rheumatism.

Turkish Baths Cure Heart Disease.
Sulphur Baths Cure Skin Diseases.

Grindelia Baths Cure Poison Oak-
Steam Baths Cure Intemperance-
Medicated Vapor Baths Cure Catarrh,
Nasal, Throat and Lung Troubles.

These Baths Cure Constipation, Piles, Liver and Kidney
Diseases, Fever and Ague and Biliousness, acting as a
perfect rejuvenator for all Nervousness and Debility, and
to recuperate the system after long continued sickness,
when all other remedies have failed. Connected with this
establishment is a Medical Sanitarium, where patients will
receive every attention and home comfort, including
pleasant rooms and Hygienic hoard. Send for circulars
giving full description of these celebrated Baths and cost
for a course of treatment.

DE. JUSTIN GATES,

Late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and
Russian Baths, Medical Sanitarium and Steam Bath Drug
Store. 722 Montgomery street, san Francisco.

T. G. Parker & Co.,

The American Tailoring Establishment,

337 Kearny St., near Bash.

b Suits $25 to $35

I Dress Suits $40 to $60

THE MCSIC LESSON.

) No Chinese labor employed or shoddy
trimmings used.

HTJ1TDIIEDS OF DSLIGHTSD ONES

See, for the First Time in their Lives, the

JAPANESE ARTIST AND EMBROIDERERS

AT WOKK INJTHEIR NATIVE COSTUMES, AT

IOHI BAN, 22 and 24 Geary Stree

The Bbeedeb axdJSpobtsmah is printed with Shattuck and Fletcher's Int.

142

%\xt fpmte mx& jlptfrlsmmt.

August 26,

7

LAVERACKS.FOR SALE.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F and Hazel K

■whelped April 20, IS?-, out of Lulu Lavearckby Macgregor
Bob Roy— Queen Mab.

Price of Da

Will hook orde

erack, Thunders

wifcz Petrel; at $

■ Enquire of En

1, $35.

javerack pups by Prince Lav-
it of Lulu Laverock, Corlo-
seven weeks old.
lND SPORTSMAM".

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if not
as represented or if not satisfactory,

Llewellyn Setters
FOR SALE.

For lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

Blue Belton Setter Pups,

From Belto'n and Bell, the son of Jessie— by Dan— by
Beltou out "of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for $25 each.
For information apply to the office of the Breeder xsd
Sportsman.

RAILROADS.

G. P. xv. Jbv.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, May 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are . due to arrive in
San Francisco, as follows:

9.30 am

* 400 P M

* 430 P M
8.00 A M
3.30 pm

* 4.30 p M
8.00 A M

* 4.00 p M
9.30 a M
4.30 P m
8.00 AM

* 4.00 p m
8.00 a m

* 4.30 p 11
J 8.00 A M

9.30 am
8.00
5.00 pm
9.30 a M

* 4.00 P M
8.00 AM
S.OOa m

10.00
3.00 P M
5.00 P u
3.30 P m
5.30 PM
8.00 a m
8.00 A M
8.00 am
3.30 P M

* 430 P M

* 400 p m
8.00 am
3.00 p m
8.00 A 31
9.30 a m
3.30 pm

* 400 pm

* 430 P M
3.30 p m
8.00

+ 430 pm

* 8.00 A M

DESTINATION.

. . Antioch and Martinez. .

. .Calistoga and Napa..

2.40 P M

*12.40 P M

"10.10 am

7.40 P M

11.40 a M

10. 10 AM

no. 10 AM

7.40 pm

2.40 P M

7.10 am

5.40 PM

•12.40 p M

5.40 p M

10.10 a m

{11.40 am

2.40 p m

5.40 p M

8.40 am

2.40 pm

*12.40 p M

5.40 p M

5.40 p m

410 pm

9.40 am

8.40 A m

11. 40 A M

6.10 am

5.40 pm

5.40 p M

7.40 P m

11.40 A M

10. 10 AM

* 6.00 am
410 P M
9.40 am
7.40 p M
2.40 P M

111.40 A M
*12.40 P m

no. io a m

11.40 am

* 7.40 P M

no. io am

* 7.40 P M

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

. f Deming, El Paso "J Express . .
. (. Paso and East. / Emigrant.

. I Gait and ) via Livermore

. \ Stockton J via Martinez

...lone

. . . Knight's Landing

" (tSundaya only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . . Livermore and Pleasanton . . .

. . .Madera and Fresno

. . . Marysville and Chico

, . .Niles and Haywards

, f Ogden and \ Express

. "( East i Emigrant

,.. Redding and Red Bluff ,

. ( Sacramento, "1 via Livermore .
. - Colfax and > via Benicia. . . ,

. t Alta I via Benicia

...Sacramento, via Benicia

. . .Sacramento River Steamers . . .
...San Jose

..Vallejo..

. .Willows and Williams . .

NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

BROADJZATJGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1882,

And Until Further Notice.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco, From
Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

VIA OAKLAND PIER,

From "San Francisco," Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00— *6.30— 7.30— 8.30— 9.30—

10 30 — 11.30 — 12.30—1.30—2.30—3.30—4.30-5.30—6.30—
7. 00— S. 00— 9.30— 11.00— *12.00.

To AXAMEDA — *6.00-*t6.30— 7.00-*t7.30— 8.00— *f8.30—
9 00— *t9.30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00— 1.00— 2.00— 3.00— *|3. 30
—4 00— "1430- 5.00- * [5.30-6. 00— *t6.30— 7.00- *8.00—
9.30-11.00— *12.00.

To BERKELEY *6.00— '6.30-7.00— *7.30-8.00— *8.30—

9 00 — 1 9 30-10.00 — U0.30— 11.00-J11. 30-12.00— 1.00—
2.00 — 3.00 — 4.00— 1.30— 5.C0— 5.30— 6.00-6.30— 7.00— 8.00
-9.30— "12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6,00— *6.30— 7.00— *7.30— 18.00

_«8 30— 9,00— 10.00-11.00— 2.00-3.00— 4.00— ^430-5.00
- -*5.30-6.00— '6.30—7. 00.

To "San Francisco," Daily.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND — *5.32— *6.02-6.32—
7 02—7.32—8.02—8.32 - -ft 02—9.52—10.02 - 10.32 — 11.02 —
11.32— 12.02— 12.32— L02— 1.32— 2.02— 2.32— 3.02— 3.32—
402—432— 5.02-5.32-«.02— 6.32— 7.02—8.02— 9.32— 11.02

From EAST OAKLAND '5.21— "5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7-51

-8 51-9.51—10.51-11.51-12.51-1.51—2.51-3.51 -4.51—
5. 51-6. 51-7. 51— 9. 21— 10. 51.

FROM ALAMEDA-'-:5.15-*5. 45-6.15— 7.10— *t7.35-8.10-
•48 35 — 9.10-^9.35-10.10-^10.35— 11.10— 12.10— 1,10—
210 — 3.10— 4.10-"t4.35-5.10-'M5.35— 6.10-*t6.35— 7.15
*t7. 35-9. 15-10. 45.

From BERKELEY *5.45 — *6.15 — 6.45— *7. 15— 7.4&—

•8.15 — 8.45— $9.15-9.45—110.15— 10.46-111.15— 11. 45—
12 45-1.45-2.45-3.45-4.15-445-5.15-5.45-6.15-6.45
— 7.45-8.15— "10.45.

From WEST BERKELEY "5.45— '6.15-6.45— *7. 15-

7.45 — 8,45 — 9.45-10.45 — 1.45— 2.45-3.45— L 45— *5.15—
5.45— "6.15-6.45- *7.15.

CREEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO *7.15— 9.15— 11. 15—1.15—3. 15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND "6.15-8.15—10.15-12.15-2.15-415.

All trains run daily, except when star (") denotes Sun-
days excepted. [Trains marked thus (t) run via East Oak-
kind. (SundnCB only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co., Jew-
elers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St., S. F.

8.30

A

M

- 9.30

A.

M

10. JO

A

M

* 3.30

V

M

4.25

P

M

* 5.15

r

W

6. 30

p

M

8.30

A

W

10.40

A

V

* 3.30

P

W

4.25

P

31

10.40

A

M

* 3.30

P

31

10.40

A

M

» 3.30

P

M

10.40

A M

*3.30

P

M

10.40

A SI

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

f Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
■i and Salinas.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Somjel. and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 t

S.1D A M

9.03 A m
*10.02 A M

3.36 P 31
t 4.59 P M

6.00 P M
+ 8.15 P m

9.03 A ai
10.02 A M
* 3.36 P M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P M
s10. 02 A 31

6.00 p 31

*10.02 A 31
6.00 P 31

Embryo Stakes

FOR 1882.

All subscribers to the above stakes (for 1 and 2-year olds)
wishing to declare out for tbis year, must {five notice to the
Secretary and pay the declaration feu of $10 on or before
the 1st of September. Otherwise they will be held for the
forfeit ($25) to he paid October 25th. at which time the
same forfeit on three -vear-ulds will ul-o be due,

LEX. E. KAURIS. Secretary
lC'i:j Y,':,,-.hin/t.v:i si ..-i;y

SPEED PROGRAMME.

ricultal Ass'

* Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10.40 A. 31,
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which con-
nect with S.30 a. Bi. Train.

A. N, TOWNB,
Gen. Supt.

^T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt,

TO SPORTSMEN

AND

PLEASURE_ SEEKERS.
THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

Superior Facilities

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort, the best places in the State
lot

Sea Bathing, Shooting & Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

SUmmer and Winter Resort of the

PACIFIC COAST,

With its heautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout in
abundance can be obtained from the several streams in the
vicinity of Monterey, and the hest shooting may be had in
season.

The Bay of Monterey

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish "which abound in
its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Earacuda, Fompino
Spanish-Mackerel, and Flounder. The above-mentioned
attractions, in connection with the low rates of fare, rapid
transit, and the superior accommodations furnished at the
'•HOTEL DEL MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise
for Sportsmen.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

" HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

A Spacious Swimming Tank

(150 I SO feet)

Fob Warm Salt Water Plunge and S-vfimming

Baths.

ELEGANT BOOMS

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white Band for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc., Etc.

Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz,

IS VIA

The Southern Pacific Baixroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

Santa Cruz Railroad.

itS* At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. connects
daily with Trains of the S. P. R, R.

The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San Mateo
Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey, in each
of which game abounds in great variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese,
Deer and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are reached

by this line. Stages connect with trains daily at San Mateo
fur those well-known IN:treats. I'UIt iSSI.MA. SANCRlv
GORIO and PESCADERO. We would particularly call at-
tention to the unlimited extent of range at and about SAN
BRUNO and MoMAHON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San Fruucisco
and offer special inducements to the lovers of this manly
sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of and
description issueil )>y 11.uk Company, will lie entitled to
FREU TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train
Baggagemen. Tiaiu Baggagemen are instructed to issue
CHECKS for all Dogs received In Baggage Care,

&fl' In order to guard against accidents to Dogs while in
transit, it is necessary that liny lie provided with COLLAR
and CHAIN. Guns and Fishing Tackle checked und car-
ried free of charge. Guns taken apart and securely packed
in wood or leather cases may be taken in Passenger Cars.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

Hinth .District

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co-, Cat

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 1:30 o'clock, p. M.

Running— No. L Purse of $40. Free for all saddle

horses that have never rnn for money. Catch weights.

Hah" mile and repeat. First, $30; second, $10.

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. M.— Running— No. 2. Purse of $100.
Free for all. Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Runnutg- No. 3. Purse $30. Mule
Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, $20;
second, $10.

THIRD DAY.
Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a m.

Running—No. i Purse of $150. Free for all. Mile
heats, two in, three. Pirst, $100; second, $50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p m— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. Fiist, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, P. M.— Running— No. 6. Purse of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that
have never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30
second, $10.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, a si.

Ladies' Equestrian is it— First, sl5; second, $10; third,
$5. 'The ladies will prepare themselves, with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. ai.— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; second,
$50.

RAt 3 o'clock, P. M.~ Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of $150. Free for all. Weights tor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, $30; first horse to
second quarter pole, $30; first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first horse to last quarter pole, $50; that is, the horse
that first reaches a quarter pole wins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter poles and home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Remaeks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District (composed of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July, 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en
trance.

All entries in these races must be made with the Secre
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in thi
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in full

The trotting races will be conducted under the rules ol
the National Trotting Association, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association,
'; All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

11 from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion from the State, to payall purses and premiums in full,
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in an£
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officees of the Board.

G. C. BARBER, Femdale President

S. H.' CRABTREE, Rohnerville Secretary

MORRIS LEVINGER. Rohnerville Treasurer

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townscnd street
and No, 2 New Montgomery street, Palace Hotel
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH

Superintendent. Asat. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

HdC S, P, Atlantic SxpMBS Train via Los Angeles, Yu-
ma, etc., leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland Furry, foot
of Market Street, at 0:30 A. M.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA, SISKIYOU CO.,

■ ON

Wednesday, - -. October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, CaL, and Jackson
and Lake-Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall he eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING-Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400: second horse, $100, Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember lrt.

N .2— RUNNTNG— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, .-75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING -Half mile and repeat: free for all
horses owned in the Mist riot; purse, >'75; entrance .-'5, added.

No. 5 -TROTTING-Eree for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIED DAY- Fbiday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;

purse, Slltll; entrance >■':">. added.

No. 7-FOUT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance ^5.

No. 8— RUNHING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance s5, added.

FOURTH DAY- -Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9-RUNNING-Frce for all; 2 in 3; purse. $500. First
horse receives slOU; secui id burse, .-100; entrance 10 per cent,
of purse; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Entries elusu Sept, 1st.

No. 10 -TROTTING-Free for all licrses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st, The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance, .

3d. Entries to he placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 3 o'clock r. M. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District ltaces two or inure entries make D field,

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th, National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood- Horse Association Rules to gov-
ro running races.

9th, Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN. President.

J. H. MAGOFFEY, Secretary.

$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in ]
the State,

STOCKTON,

Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882,

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNING-For two-year-olds; purse-

$400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

G. W. Trahern enters s g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels; dam
by Norfolk.

D. S. Terry enters s e Clara, by Joe Daniels ; dam by !
Woodburn.

Jas. F. Mahon enters b f Gracie Mahon, by Modoc ; dam
by Norfolk.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br s Bryant W.t by Monday :
dam by Bete.

2-DISTRICT TROTTING - For yearlings; purse
$300; mde dash; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A. McCloud enters b c Mount Vernon, by Nutwood ;
dam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. Giddings enters bsL. J., by Sultan ; dam by The
Moor.

L. TJ. Shippee enters ch f , by Priam ; dam by Chief-
tain.

U. Shippee enters s h , by Nutwood; dam by

Chieftain.

No. 3-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING-2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and .^200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

F. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy, by Chieftain
dam, McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Big Lize.
H. B. Cooper enters s h Frank Mosco, by Frank Mosco :
dam unknown.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy : pedigree unJtnown.
W. E. Price enters b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation;

dam, Young Lady Vernon.

John Mclntyre enters ch g Edwin Forrest, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A, C. Bechtol's hlk g Slim Jim, by

Taylor horse; dam unknown.

James Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic ; dam
by C< lmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coots' b m Manon, by Nut-
wood ; dam, Addie.

L. H. Titus enters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen ; dam, a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern enters b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hamhletonian.

Louis Duncan enters b g Louis D.

Steve Crandall enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by-
Gray McClelland ; dam by John Nelson

Weenrsday, Sept. 20th.

No. 4— DISTRICT RUNNTNG — For three-year-olds;

purse $800. Closed with six entries.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters b e Dare Devil, by Imp. Parti-
gan ; Dam by Specter.

G. W. Trahern enters s f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Thad Stevens.

No. 5— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING-2:25 Class: purse
$1,000, and ^200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

James M. Learned enters b s Reliance, by Alexander ;
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Wilkes.

H. R. Covey enters Lelaud Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;
dam, .

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain- dam by
Odd Fellow.

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas; dam by
George.

L. TJ. Titus enters br m Echora, by Echo; dam, the
Young Mare.

J. H. Dodge enters ch h Honesty, by Priam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L. J. Rose enters hlk s Del Sur, by The Moor ; dam.
Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

C. H. Welby enters chg Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen,
Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 6— PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive *200 additional. Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby, for H. C. Judson, enters s m May D., by
Wildidle; dam, Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare.

William Boots enters s c Inauguration, by Wildidle ;
dam, Miami.

George Hearst enters b s Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dam Demirep.

No. 7— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with ten entries.

H. Robison enters s c Almoone, by Algona ; dam an
Oregon mare.

E. Giddings enters b c Alpha, by Algona ; dam a farm
mare.

G. W. Trahern enters hlk f Baby Mine, by Nephew; dam
hy Sherman Blackhawk.

J. M. Learned euters b c Harmony, hy Reliance ; dam,
Maud.

J. A. McCloud enters br c Judge Patersou, by Nephew ;
dam, Daisy.

D. Visher enters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; dam, un-
known.

J. W. Warren enters b c Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes ;
dam, Major Mono.

L M. Morse enters b c John O'Brien , I hy Mambrino
Wilkes; dam by Phoebe Cary.

Fred Arnold enters br o Ha Ha, by Nephew; dam by
McCracken Blackhawk.

L. V. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

Victor.

Wm, M. Murray enters b f Merced Girl, 1 >y Nephew; dam
by Morgan.

Friday, Sept. 22d,

No. 8-PACIFIC COAST-RUNNING -Free for all;

two miles ii ml repiat ; purse >-'"ii. and $200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

P. .1. Shatter enters b iii Night Hawk, by Imported
Haddington ; dam by Norfolk.

Jack Douglass enters oh s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam. Lailv Claiv. 1»' Norfolk.

11 K, t v.vey enters Lehmd Stanford's h m Precious, by
Lever; ilam, Frolic, by Thunder.

William L. Appleby enters, tor M. 0. Judson, be Patrol.
by Wildidle; dam, Nettle Brown.

William Hoots enters Ii in Mollie H, by Wildidle ; ilam

Mamie Hall, by Norfolk.
J. T. QUmer Outers b8 Red Hoy. by War Dance; dam

Nk'lsnJI.

No. 9 — DISTRICT— RUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse ?600; best two iu three; 1 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneya

Jack Dmndass enters ch s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;

dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes,

Colonel i '. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

1882

■£he gkccdcr aitd jrprja-tsmaw.

143

• William M- Murray enters s h Samuel Stevison, by Thad
Stevens; dam by Rifleman. .

G. W . Trahern enters s m Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam by Norfolk. „ „ . , .

John Miller enters br m Picnic, by Joe Darnels; dam by

* J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Seth Peyton enters b g George Bender, by ; dam.

Sugar Plum, by Lodi.

j. N. Randall enters s g Joe Darnels Jr., by Joe Darnels ;
■darn. Julia, by Nena Sahib. .

A. Miller enters b m Lady Partizan, by Partisan ; dam,
sister of Tommy Chandler. __,.., , -,- .

M- E . Pigsott enters br c Idler, by WUdidle ; dam, Kate
■Gift, byLodi.

No 10— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING — For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1SS2; 2:22 Class; purse
gl 500, and *.i00 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
•his cash (*1501 with his "own NAitE, August 1, 1832. He
has then earned the riizht to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
file Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Nominators- Charles W. Welby, G. Valensin, John A.
Goldsmith, L. H. Titus, J. B. McDonald.

Satubdat, Sept. 23d.

No 11— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:23 Class; purse
$L000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock.

r H R Covey enters Leland Stanford s br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam. Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy. . . _ _-

Elijah Downer enters Eugene Maras ch g Tump Win-
ston [formerly Kent), by Primus; dam. Lady Don.

A. Waldstein enters b s Albert W., by Electioneer; dam
"by John Nelson .

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
■dam by Edward Everett.

S Sperry enters J. and W. S. Fntch s ch m Nellie R.,
by General McClellan, Jr. ; dam. Susie Rose.

"W. D. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Hayward; dam, Lady Poscora.

No 12— PACIFIC COAST PACING - 2:25 Class; purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

T. J. Young enters s g Colonel Dickey.

G. Valensin enters bmOuida. ,_—..,.. ,

L E Yates enters b m Corette, by Winthrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy ;
dam. Nelson mare. __ —.,-■«

A. L Hinds enters W. M. Hammond 5 s s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop; "1?."', a Blackbird mare.

In addition to other premiums, H. T. Dorrance will
offer a set of choice track harness, valued at Sbo. for the
norse owned in the District that makes the iastest trotting
record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a SSo-jockey
saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
record owned in the District at the Fair. _

Irving Ayres, owner of Mambrino W likes, oners a special
premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
nest two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. Also, for
the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
be shown at the Stockton Fair.

B. T. MiDer enters b a Marin.
Wm. Bourke enters b h Johnny.

A. B. Cooper enters ch g Frank Mosco.

J. Maekey enters b s Exile.
Ho. :. -TROTTING -Yearling's Purse, ?150. with follow-
ing entries:

I. C Reardon enters bcBlue Gown, by Gus, dam by Geo-
M. Patchen.

E. B. Conley enters Whitney's ch c Dawn, by Nutwood",
1

Wm. Bourke enters g c Dublin, by Admiral, dam by Bell
Alta.

John Pfau enters b c Young Eureka, by Eureka, dam
Fairbank's mare.

P. J. Shatter enters g c Viking, by Rustic, dam .by Law-
yer's Stockbridge Chief.

J. E. Foster enters Bihler 's b c X o Name, by GenDana,
dam by John Nelson.

F. Needham enters b c Conemara, by Volunteer, dam by
■Speculation.

Friday, September 1st.

No. S— TROTTING RACE. — Consolation Purse; purse
$250.
E. B. Conley enters b m Placeda. ,,

S. S. Drake enters s f Huntress.

C. F. D. Hastings enters s h Como.
H. G. Carrillo enters b m Lady Zane.
M. CReily enters br ni Emnia Taylor.
S. Sperry enters s g St. Patrick.

W. G. Atkins enters b h No Name.
S. P. Taylor enters b g Little Jim.
J. B. Chase enters — Mohawk Chief.
No. 9— TROTTING RACE.— Two-year-olds: purse $300
with following entries i

G. C. Fountain enters blk f May-Day, by Eugene Casserly,
dam by Toronto Chief. '

E. B. Conley enters Whitney's ch c Ideal, by Abbotsford
flam Countess.

John Pfau enters ilk b g Mike, by Eureka, dam Hipped-
back Mare.

P. J. Shatter enters Grayson, by Norman Rustic, dam
Olema, by Whipple's Hambletonian.

S. S. Drake enters b c Standard, by Admiral, dam un-
known.

J. E. Foster enters s f Clara Patterson, by Gray McClel-
lan, dam by Gen. Dana.

Saturday, September 2d.

No. 10— PACING RACE.— Purse $500, with following en-
tries:
G. Valensin enters br m Ouida.
E. P. Dennison enters ch m Lady Hayes.
S. Sperry enters blk s Washington.
No. 11— TROTTING RACE.— 2:30 clas; purse $500, with
the following entries :
A. Waldstein enters b s Albert W.
W. D. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward.
J. A. Golsmith enters br s Inca.
Henry McCoun enters — Blackmore.

W. E. COS, Secretary.

KE3IAKKS A2TD CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2

aDIn all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
FOUR moneys. 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats. .

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and

c.\ll three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be enntieu
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances. . , .

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary _

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided. .

In all Running Races colors to be worn by nders, and m
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. M. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been improved. Stables
hay and straw free to competitors.

L. 0. SHTPPEE, President,

J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

SONOMA & MARIN

DISTRICT

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SA1TA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

S4.XT JOSS, CAL.,

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam , _

"ifc. Judson,tSanta°Claxa Mi^by.WM- / fl6 VlCTOKlQH I YOlWlS. LflUU,

idle, dam Susie W.tby Hercules; ral i (L'd)

P. J. Shatter, olema, ent ' igtoif, V.y [mp. v

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

RACES

AT

PET ALUM A

Tuesday, August 29th.

No. 1— RUNNING RACE.— Purse $500; free for all, five to
enter, three to start. Entries extended to August 23d,
Ui'2.
Ho. 3— TROTTING RACE.— 2:50 class; purse $400, with
the following entries :
E. E. Conley enters b m Placeda.
S. 8. Drake enters s f Huntress.
C. F. D. Hastings enters s h Como.
H. G. Carrillo entere b m Lady Zane.
SI. i/Reily enters br m Emma Taylor.
S. Sperry enters s g St. Patrick.
W. G. Atkins enters b h No Name.
S. P. Taylor enters b g Little Jim.
J. B. Chase enters Mohawk Chief.

"Wednesday, August 30th, 1882.

No. 3.— TROTTING— 2 :25 Class. Purse. $700. with follow
ing entries:

J. Hughes entera b h Cairo.

G. Valensin enters ch 3 Crown Point.

Chie W. Welby enters ch g Starr King.

J. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness.
No. 4.-TR< tTTING— Three-year-olds; parse $350. with fol-
ing entries:

W. M. Wood enters b g Ned. byOverlaod. dam unknown.

L. B. Conley CDters Whitney's be Magnet, by Brigadier,
dam Gazelle.

8. Crandell enters Stingle'sb f Deby Mott, by Gray Mc-
Clellan. dam by John Nelson.

J. E. Foster entera_ Bihlers b c Buck Foster by Gen.
Dana, dam by John Nelson.

W, J. Starr enters blk f Lady Starr, by Naubuck, dam
■ ■

S. 8. Drake enters br f Sister, by Admiral, £dam Black
Flora.

Thursday, August 31st.

Kb. 5.— RUNNING— Purse, $300; free for all; half-mile
heats, 3 in 5; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries extended to
August 23.
No. 6.— TROTTING— 2 ;40 class. Purse, $500. with follow-
ing entries :
Jas. Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy.
Pat. Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn.

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 25th, 1882.
No. 1. TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.

C. Van Buren. of Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b m Ma-
non. by Nutwood, dam Addie.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy. pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam A~oung Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller, San Rafael enters b s Marin, by Patchen,
dam unknown.

"W. H. Henderson. San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.
H, B. Cooper, Alameda, enters 3 g Frank Mnsco, by
Frank Mosco, dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George SL Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain Webster, dam by Owen Dale-
John Melntyre, Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rus-
tic, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

G Valensin enters s s Crown Pomt.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

John Hogbes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen. Jr.. dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta
tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. ■_'Gtli.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds: three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive bis entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E.. by Monday.

Palo Alto eote* Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveltr. dam Frou Fron, by Asteroid.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W.. by Monday,
dam Bet.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts b c Panama,
by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield. enters P. Coutts' bl f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie 0.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING— For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Stemlerand Aycrs, Portland, enter sg Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Fuss.

Stemlerand Ayer3, Portland, enter bg Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland.

George Howson enters b s Jim Douglass, by WQdidla

William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood-
ing, dam Gladlola by Norfolk.

Judson, Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle. dam Nettie Brownley by Rifleman.

0. Van Bmen, Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b h Forest
Kin?, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shafter, Olema. entera b m Nighthawk by Imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b a Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels,
d::ui by Woodbum.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, entera b h Bed Boy, by War
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAMC DAT— BUNNING — Selling Race —

Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse £"5. Entrance
live |»er cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1.0U0 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation . Winnercan be claimed by any

John Cardinell. San Francisco,, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidk; value. $500.

Haddinel >n, 'Illu: by Norfolk; ra] i

J. F. Gilmer. Salt Lake, enters ch h Euchre, by Lienster,
dura Flash : v:d.ie, $500.

Stemlerand Ay^rs, Portland, eutt;r bg Joe HowelL by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 27tli.

NO- •:. TR< >TTINO--2:30 cla<s. Purse, $400.

S. Perry. Petalumu, enters J. and W. .--. Fritsch's ch m
Nellie I: by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Trump Winston (form-
erly Keutl. by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, enters g s Poscora Hayward,
by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Bcggy Hor.se Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner to bog-
f. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.
SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament— Bicycle
ace, etc.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, II mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

William Boots. San Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wildidle, dam Miama, by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters PatroL by Wildidle,
flam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Aito enters Leland Stanford's ch f Postress, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T H. Williams enters W. L Arih's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

O. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters chf Myra F., by
Lienster, dam Flush.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday.

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for alb Purse
$300.

A. L. Hiiiils. Oakland, enters W. M. Hammond's s 9 Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam Blackbird.

E. S. Dennison, Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A. VanAmringe, Oakland, enters bs Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Carette. by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigle.

No. 10. SAME DAY— TROTTING— For four-year-olds.
Purse $400.
No. 10.-2:36 Class. Purse $400.

G. W. Trahem, Stockton, enters bb. s. Revolution, by
Prince of Orange.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b. g. Louis D.

H. G. Cox, Oakland, enters br. m. Pauline, by Nanbuc.

P. A. Finigan, San Francisco, enters gr. g. Eddie F. =***

H. W. Meek, Haywards, enters gr. s. James Lick.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts b m. Manon, by
Nutwood.

Steve Crandall, Santa Rosa, enters Wm. Bihlers b m.
Blanche, by Gen'l McLellen.

W. 2. Price, San Mateo, enters b m_ San Mateo Belle by
Speculation.

James Garland, Oakland, enters gr. g. Rowdy Boy, by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

FLVTH DAT— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUNNING— H mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle.

Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m Mollie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie Hall.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D., by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters bm Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy. by War
Dance, dam imp. Neilson.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster, dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No 12. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purse
$400.

Charles David enters Charles McCleverty'3 b g Prince
Allen, by Ethan Allen. Jr.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam Mambrino Chief.

NO 13 SAME DAY — TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse §400.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters h f Zeluska, by Sultan
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam
by Hambletonian.

[A purse will probably be offered in lien of No. 13, the
same having failed to filL]

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.

L H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

T. B. McDonald Marysville. enters b s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Tinner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George. _

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters grs Romero, by
Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

MELBOURNE, Acstiialta,

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a day to
be named early in January next, 1833.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweejistakes of $50 each from
Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar ^* .

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep and
Entrance Fees, and third, noc-third. Entrance 5 per cent.

Five to enter and three to start.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or before 4
p. M. on WEDNESDAY. 0th December. 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in the
National Trotting Association of the United ^tjtes, under
which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing E. J. GLBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

California's Exposition for 1882.

Sacramento, California.
Opens Monday, September 11th,

Closes Saturday, September 16th.

A Holiday Wreek of Recreation and Sport.

840,000 IN CASH

To be awarded in Premiums.

The Premium List is full and complete, and is divided
into seven departments. The Society's Gold Medal (valued
at S100) will be awarded to the most meritorious display in
each department. The exhibition of lire stock prornises to
be large and fully up to the standard in each clasi. The
latest and newest designs in Agricultural Implements will
be on exhibition. The products of the soil, representing
California's greatest interest, will be fully shown. The
Speed Programme (for entries see small bills) is within
itself a distinct exhibition, wherein the produce of Califor-
nia's Breeding Establishments will be shown in their
respective classes. Wing Shooting, Ladies' Equestrianism,
and other sports will be held daily at the Park during the-
Fair.

The C. P. R. R. Co. will transport articles to and from
the Fair free of charge. Wells, Fargo & Co. will deliver
packages free not weighing over 20 pounds. Application
for space both at Park and Pavilion should be made at
once to the Secretary. Season Tickets, admitting self and
family, $5. Single admission, 50c.

HUGH M. LARUE, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH. Secretary.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTTNG — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse £500.

L. H. Titus, San'GabrieL enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown.

Patrick FarreL San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara,Carson City, enters b g Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent).

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, enters b s Albert W. , by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in fiTe.
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten pur c^nt
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse,tliirty per cent to second
per cent to third.

Ud Association Rules to govern trotting: but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between he

All two year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
marcs and geldings.

Alt three-ycar-ol<ls, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have i to the

S- CTctary. in writing, th.- horsL- they will start on Tuesdiy,
on the Moi ■ ' - fertOOnnd

■
;. This rule is obvious, and must bo strictly ad-
■
No added money paid for a walk -over.

entered in purses can only be drawn by consent

Kuluflof the Pacific Coast Elood-Horse Association lold
weights) to govern running races, except when i i
named arc- otherwise. _ _

.V KING, It

T. S. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

CALIFORNIA

STATE PAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING. -INTRODUCTION STAKE. -For

aR ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; £50 entrance, §15

forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. L H. C. Judson names b m (aged) EU3 Doane, by
Wildidle, dam Mattie Brown, by Riileman, 114 lbs.

No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c (3), Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.. 95 lbs.

No. 3. G. W. Trahem names ch f 13) Kate Carson, by Joe
Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

No. 4 Wm Boots names b g (3) Bob, by Bob Wooding,
dam Gladiola, by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

No. 5. John Green names b s (4) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe
Daniels, dam by Woodbum, 108 lbs.

No. 6. P. Robson names ch f (2) May B., by Shannon,
dam Jessie R.. 72 lbs. -

No. 7. Theo. Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk,
dam Lady Jane, 92 lbs.

No. 8. Geo. Howson names h s (4) Jim Douglass, by Wild-
idle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.

No. 9 Geo. Hearst names b c (3; Duke of Monday, by
Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.

Ufo. 10. Stemler & Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Renwick, by
Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.

No. U. Cy Mulkey names ch m |aged) Premium, by Car-
ter, djim Flying Cloud, 111 lbs.

No. 2.-RUNNING — BREEDERS' STAKE. -For foals
of 1S79: one and a half miles dash; -*50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.
No. I. John Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by LeinI

ster. dam Tibbie Dunbar. 110 lbs.
No.' 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinstcr. dam Addis

A., 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Molkey, by Leinster, dam

Dene Harding, HO lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster, dam Little

Sophe. 110 lbs.
No. 5 Same name3 ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst namus ch f Belle S., by Bazaar dam

Avail. 107 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f Maria F.. by Leinster. dam

Flush. I ;
No. S. Same names b c Duke of MMday, by Monday.

dam Demirep, by Youmj Melbourne, 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Me ' odge MoKfnstrT. by Thad

Stevens or Grinstead, dam Katie Pease, I
No. 10. James B r be EUiodericc Dli

by Joe Daniels, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. James B. Chase names ch f Annie Laurie, by

Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Palo Alto Stock 1 ; Evangeline, ly

Longfellow, dam Robin
No. 13. Same names blk f Cornucopia, by Virgil, dam

Rivulet, by Brroli, 107 lbs.
No. 14. Bamenami ! lam Crib*.

by imp, Au-n
No. 15. 8 I Precious, by Lever, dam Trolic,

by Thunder. 107 lbs.
No. 10. Theo. Wintu n names b c , by niotfoUc, dam

Balinette, n I
No. 17. E

dam Marion, \ffi
No. IS. Same names ch t , by Norfolk, dn:

A . 1117 lbs.
Ko. lft V .::,:■- 1. c Idler, by Wildidle. dam

1

No. 3.- RUNNING
Free for all; one mil l- :
-*75. En 1

, ■

No 1 II <"
Wil tidl

No.

-SELLING RACE.— Puree, 9250.
" 1 receive

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1 mud off

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dTg

dam by 1MIi.iii.iii. 100 lbs.
4. John A. tVr

1 ir©. in

f$500), by Monday, dam Virginia, 83 lbs.

144

*^Jxz IJrmler awl ^poxtsmzu.

August 26,

No. 6. P. J. Shafter names bh (5) Haddington ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lb3.
No. 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Randlett

($1,0001, by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.
Ko. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch b (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush, 105 lbs.
Ko. 9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

($900). by Bonnie Scotland, dam Etta Shippen, by

imp. Sovereign, 105 lbs.

Ko. 4— TROTTING. —2:40 class; purse, $1,000. Mile

heats, 3 in 5.

No. 1. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by George M
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 2. M. Rollins names James McCord's b g Freestone,-
by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Allen Roy, ped. unknown.

No. 4. A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Mosco, ped. un-
known.

No. 5. C. Van Buren natne3 P. Coutts' b m Manon, by
Nutwood, dam Addie.

No. 6. B. T. Miller names bs Marin, byPatchen, dam
unknown.

No. 7. C, H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's bit g SUm Jim,
by Tyler horse, dam unknown.

No. 8. Louis Duncan namas b g Louis D., by King "Wil-
liam, dam unknown.

No. 9. James Garland names g g Eowdy Boy, by Rustic,
dam by Belmont.

No. 10. W. H. Henderson names Big Lize, by .

No. 11. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5 — TROTTING. — 2:25 class; purse, $1,200. Mile

beats, 3 in 5.

No. 1. C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King (2:29) by Geo.
M. Patchen, dam Mary Wonder.

No. 2. Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley (2:24i), by
Plumas, dam by George.

No. 3. L. J. Rose names blk e Del Sur (2-24*), by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g Captain Smith
(2:29), by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.

No. 5. G. Valensin names ch g Crown Point (2:241), by
Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M.
Patchen, Jr.

No. 6. J. H. Dodge names chh Honesty (2:252), by Priam,
dam by Chieftain.

No. 7. James M. Learned names b h Reliance (2:25) by
Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

No. 8. J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director (2:30), by
Dictator, dam Dolly, by Mambrino Chief.

No. 9. John Hughes names b h Cairo (2:25), by Chieftain,
dam by Odd Fellow.
No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, $300; one mile trot for year-
lings.

No. 1. Cbas. Sherman names be Chevalier, by Brigadier,
dam Kit, by Billy McCracken.

No. 2. George Baylis names A. P. Whiting's ch c Dawn,
by Nutwood, dam Countess, by Whipple's Hambeto-
nian.

No. 3. J. A. McCloud names b c Mt. Vernon, by Nut-
wood, dam Daisy, by Chieftain.

No. 4. Ben E. Harris names ch f Rose Abbott, by Ab-
botsford, dam Young Rosedale, by Lawyer's Mes-
senger.

No. 5. L. J. Rose names b c , by Sultan, dam Ger-
trude, by "The Moor."

No. 6. W. H. Parker names L. U. Sheppee's ch f ,

by Priam, dam by Chieftain.

No. 7. Jaa. Cairn Simpsom names br c Auterolo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two

year olds.

No. 1. L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam
Gretchen.

No. 2. S. Rosener names J. W. Mackey"s b f Ruby, by
Sultan, dam by Hambletonian.

No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Flower Girl, by
Electioneer, dam Mayflower.

No. 4. Same names gr f SallieBenton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Sontag Mohawk.

No. 5. M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam
byFlaitaa

THIRD DAT— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RTJNNING-FTLLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FELLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile; $50 entrance; $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. 1. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie O, 97 lbs.

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by
Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lbs.

No. 3. Same names ch f Satinet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,
by Cheatham. 97 lbs.

No. 4. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina. 97 lbs.

No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A., 97 lbs.

No. 6. George Howson names brf Augusta E., by Mon-
day, dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs

No. 7. J. B. HaggLu names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam
Addie A.. 97 lbs.

No. 8. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene
Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 9.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.

— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; $100

entrance;' $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third,

*5Q.

No. 1. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by
Lever, dam Frolic, 107 lbs.

No. 2. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Grin-
stead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.

No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by
Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.

No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam
Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.

No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria F., by Leinster,
dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,
dam Demirep, 110 lbs.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; £50 entrance, £15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:422— 1e beaten.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names ch m (4.) May D., by Wildidle

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman, 95 lbs.
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Forest King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. Wm. Boots names b g Bob (3), by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola, 92 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f (3). Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planitea, by Planet. 92 lbs.
No. 5. P. J. Shafter names b m (5) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names ch h (4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion, 108 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. W. L. Pritchard names b f (3) Lizzie P., by Lein-
ster, dam Addie A,, 92 lbs.
No. 9. Same names b s (4) Frank Rhoads, by Leinster,

dam Addie A, 108 lbs.
No. 10. George Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by

Wildidle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.
No. 11. George Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.
No. 12. J. T. Gilmer names b h (aged) Red Boy, by War

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lba.
No. 13. Stemler &. Ayrea name ch g (4) Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lbs.

No. 1L-RUNNING.-SELLING RACK-Purse, $250;

one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance,

five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be Bold for

$1,000, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each

$100 imder fixed valuation.

No. 1. H. C. Judson names b g (4) Belshaw ($400), by
Wildidle, dam Susie W., by Hercules. 93 lbs.

No. 2. J. N. Randall duiul'S cb g (aged) Joe Daniels, Jr.
($250). bv Joe Daniels, dam Jule, 97 lbs.

No. 3. A Mailer names b f (3) Lady Partisan ($1,000), by
imp. Partisan, dam Jule, by Nina Sahib, 92 lbs.

No. 4. Thomas Hazlet nanus ch h (5) Jubilee ($300), by
Norfolk, dam by Lodi, 100 lbs.

No. 5. H. Schwartz names b f (3) sister to Lottery (.$500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbB.

No. 6. W. L. J'ritclmrd i.aiw g f (4) Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 105 lbs.

No. 7. Same names be (3) Cy Mulkey (*1,000), by Lein-
ster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 95 lbs.

No. 8. J. T, Gili ilt names ch h (5) Euchre ($G00), by Lein-
ster, dam Flush, 106 lbs.

No. 9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell
($8001. by Bonnk- Scotlaud, dam Eva Shepherd, by
imp. Sovereign, 107 lha.

No. 12 - TROTTING — 2:30 class; purse, $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 In 5.

No. 1. S. CrandaU names W. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClellan, dam by John Nelson.

No. 2. W. D. Hammond names g s Poscora Hayward

(2:30), by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.
No. 3. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 4. J. A. Goldsmith names b m Sweetness (2:30), by

Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.
No. 5. A. Waldstein names b h (3) Albert W. (2:32£), by

Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 6. S. Sperry names J. i; W. Fritsch's ch m Nellie R,

by General McClellan, dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugene Mam names ch g Tump Winston (2:32 —

formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 14.

No. 13. — TROTTING.— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. 1. J. B. McDonald names b s Brigadier (2:22), by

Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23i), by

Echo, dam by Old Belmont.
No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names g s Romero (2:22i), by A.

W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 1. L. E. Yates names b m Corette, by Winthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L. Hinds names W. M. Hammond's chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam by Blackbird.

No. 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names br m Ouida, by Blackhawk,
dam Fannie King.

No. 15.— TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;

purse, $800.

No. L W. Z. Price names bm San Mateo Belle, by Spec-
ulation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 2. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M.
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by
Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 4. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,
by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.

No. 5. L. BL Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Belle

Mason, by Belmont.

No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit, $200 added; second horse, $50; third, $25.
No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutt's' b c Panama, by

Shannon, dam Abbie W., 100 lbs.
No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday, dam

Jennie C, 97 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, by Joe Dan-
iels, dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 4 Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
No. 5. P. Robson names cb f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie R, 97 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. 7. Geo, Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday,

dam Norf oik, 97 lbs.
No. 8. J. B, Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam

Addie A,, 97 lbs.
No. 9. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 10. Same names Young Flush, by Leinster, dam

Flush, 97 lbs.

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $300;

for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered

to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three

pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven

pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No. 1. H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane,
($1,200.) by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 108 lbs.

No. 2. Same names b g (4) Belshaw. ($400), by Wildidle,
dam Susie W., 95 lbs.

No. 3. M. Piggot names b c (3) Idler ($1,000). by Wildidle,
dam Kate Gift, 90 lbs.

No. 4. S. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender ($500), sire un-
known, dam Sugar Plum, 101 lbs.

No. 5. Ab. Ellis names — Shiner ($500), by Norfolk
dam by Rifleman, 101 lbs.

No. 6. Thos. Haalett names ch h (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi, 104 lbs.

No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.

No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (51 Haddington ($1,000),
by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk. 109 lbs,

No. 9. W. L. Pritchard names b f (4), Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.

No. 10. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey ($1,000), by Leinster,
dam Tibbie Dunbar, 90 lbs.

No. 11. J. T. Gilmer name3 ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by
Leinster, dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 12. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell ($500),
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepperd by imp. Sover-
eign, 101 lbs.

No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
S150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock p. M.
No. 1. Wm. Boots.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.
No. 6 Stemler & Ayres,

No. 19.— RUNNING.— CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

[Entries to be made immediately before Post Stake is
run.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 20.— TROTTING.— 2:19 class; purse, $1,200. [Failed
to fill.]

No. L Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 2. P. A Finigan names dun and gray Don Elipha
and mate.

No. 3. J. A Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweet-
ness.

No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,

closed in 188L
Second paymentB have been made on the following:

No. 1. Jas. M. Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance,
dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. J. B. McDonald names g c Brigade, by Brigadier,
dam American Maid.

No. 3. J. C. Simpson names b c Anteeo, by Electioneer,
dam Columbine, by A W. Richmond.

No. 4. A Waldstein names b f Nellie W., by Electioneer,
dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson.

No. 5. Leland Stanford names ch f Ionia, by Gen, Ben-
ton, dam Irene, by Mohawk Chief.

No. 6. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girt by Toronto Sontag,

No. 7, Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Lucetta, by Rysdylt's Hambletonian.

No. 8. Leland Stanford names b f Wildflower, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Mayflower, by St. Clair.
No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.-$250 in

plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'

time (2:171),
GENTLEMEN'S SADDLE HORSE RACE. — Purse

$100; dash of one mile, weight not less than 100 pounds.

Professional riders barred.

No, 1. Henry Klemp names b h John.

No. 2. B. W. Cavanaugh names cb b .

No. 3. Fred Bridge name ch b Prince.

No. 4. O. C. Jackson names ch h Truant.

No. 5. J. L. Zuver names ch m Nellie Woods,

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allowances
as above.

ThoBe who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock sr. This rule is obvious, and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges,

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

EDWIN F. SMITH, HUGH M. LARUE,

Secretary. President.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; live
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purees divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National* Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day'sracing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with tho usual allowance for
mores and geldings.

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 4, 1882.

No. 1— RUNNING— GOLDEN GATE STAKE.— For all

two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; $50 entrance; $15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake; winners 5
pounds extra.
No. 1. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names chf Satanella,

by Leveler, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Satinet,

by Wildidle, dam Rose by Cheatham.
No. 3. C. Van Buren, Mayfield, names Panama (2), by

Shannon, dam Abbie W.
No. 4. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Flou-Flou (2), blk

f, by Monday, dam Jennie C.
No. 5. P. Robson, San Francisco, names May B. (2), by

Shannon.

No. 2. — SAME DAT. — RUNNING. — ALAMEDA
STAKE. — For three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; $25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save
stake.
No. 1. inland Stanford, Palo Alto, names b f Precious,

by Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 3. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names b c Forest King (3),

by Monday, dam Abbie W.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names b h Duke of

Monday (3), by Monday, dam Demirep.
No. 5. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names ch f Maria F.

(3), by Leinster, dam Flush.
No. 3. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $200 added; second horse to save stake
No. 1. P.?J. Shafter, San Francisco, names, b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 3. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 4. Henry Schwartz, San Francisco,[names Sister to

Lottery (3), by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names b hRed Boy (aged)

by War Dance, dam imp. Neilson.
No. 5. Stemler k Ayers, Portland, Or , name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.

No. 4.-SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— 2:40 Class: purse,

$600; first horse. $360; second, $180; third; $60.

No. L Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Manon (5), by Nut-
wood, dam Addie.

No. 2. H. B. Cooper, Alameda, names*ch g Frank Mos-
co (9), by Frank Mosco, dam old Lady Franklin.

No. 3. Entered by Mart Rollins for Jas. McCord, San
Francisco, b g Freestone, by Capt. Webster, dam on
Owen Dale mare.

No. 4. G. Bernard, San Francisco, names gr g Allen Roy,
unknown.

No. 5. W. Z. Price. San Mateo, names b m San Mateo
Belle, by Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 6. B. F. Miller, San RafaeL names b s Marin, by Geo.
M. Patchen, Jr., dam unknown.

No. 7. P. Farrell, San Francisco, names b h Vanderlynn,
by Geo. M. Patchen dam a Joseph mare.

No. 8. James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy
Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont.

No. 9. Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, names b g Louis D.

No. 10. W. H. Henderson, San Jose, names — m Big
Lize.

No. 11. L. H. Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam .

No. 12. John Mclntyre, Sacramento, names ch g Edwin
Forrest, by Blackbird, dam unknown. Owned by E,
F. Smith.
No. 5— SAME DAY-SPECIAL TROT AGAINST

TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats

Santa Claus' time (2:17i).

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 6.

No. 6.— TROTTING— 2:30 Class; pinse, *800; first horse,

$480; Becond, $240; third, £80.^

No. 1. W. D. Hammond, East Oakland, names gr s Pos-
cora Hayward, by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

No. 2. Wm Bibler, entered by Steve Crandall, Santa
Rosa, b m Blanche, by Gray McClelland, dam by John
Neilson.

No. 3. John A Goldsmith, Oakland, names b m Sweet-
ness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

No. 4. J. & W. S. Putsch, entered by S. Sperry, Petaluma,
ch m Nellie R, by Gen. McClellan, Jr., dam Susie
Rose.

No. 5. A Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W,,
by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 7.— SAME DAY. — PACING.— Purse, $500; first

horse. $300; second, $150; third, $50.
Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

No. 1. L. E. Yates, Oakland, names b m Corette, by Win-
throp, by Old Drew, dam Cora by Ladd's Kentucky
Hunter, by Kentucky Hunter.

No, 2. E. S. Dennison, Oakland, names ch m Lady Hays,
by Hiram Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 3. A L. Hinds, Oakland, names ch s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop, dam by Simpson's Blackbird.

No. 4. G. Valensin, Amu Station, Sacramento Co., names
br m Ouida, by Black Hawk, dam by Fanny King,
[Closed by agreement.]

THIRD DAY— "Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No. 8.— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; $^5 forfeit: $250 added; second horse to Bave stake.
No. 1. 1J. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam Ity Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford. I'alo Alto, names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No, 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas, names b in Mollle H. (5), by

Wildidle, dam Mamie Hall by Norfolk.
No. 4. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names b h Red Boy (aged),

by Warduncc, dam imp. Nielson.
No. 5. Stemler & Ayres, Portland, Or., name oh g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk
No. 9.-8AME DAY.-TKoTTlNi; -Free for all three-
year-olds; purse, $tXW; first horse, $360; second, $180; third,
$£0.
No. 1. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, names b c Anteo, by Ehc-

tioucer, duo Columbia, ky A. W. Richmond, gd

Columbine, by Bonnie Scotland.

No. 2. Jas. M. Learned, Stockton, names — Adrian, by

Reliance, dam by Kentucky Hunter.
No. 3. Irving Ayers names blk s Fred. Arnold, by Nephew,

dam Fanny Fern, mother of Mollie Drew.
No. 4. Filly, by Admiral.
[Closed by agreement.]

No. 10.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING. -2:22 Class; purse*
$800; first horse. $460; second, $-240; third, $30.
No. 1. J. B. McDonald, Marysville, names b s Brigadier

by Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. John A Goldsmith, Oakland, names gr s Romero.

by H_ W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 3. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo, by Echo, dam

by Belmont.
[Closed by agreement.]

FOURTH DAY— Thtjesday, Sept. 7.

No. 11.— TROTTING.— Free for all two-year-olds; one

mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, $240; second, $120;

third, $40.

No. 1. L. J, Rose, San Gabriel, names br f Neluska, by-
Sultan, dam Gretchen by Mambrino Pilot

No. 2. S. Rosener names b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam by
Hambletonian; owner J.W. Mackey.
No 12.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING.— For all four-year-
olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third, $60.

No. 1. James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy
Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. A Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W,
by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 13. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — SELLING

RACE.— Purse, $250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second

horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold for $1,000, to>

carry entitled weight; 2 pounds off for each $100 under

fixed valuation.

No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names blk h Hadding-
ton, byimp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk, valuation,
of horse $800.

No. 2. John H. Cardinell, San Francisco, names ch b.
Jack Douglas, by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare.

No. 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas, names cb c Inauguration, 3
years, by Wildidle, dam Miami by Belmont.

No. 4. Henry Schwartz, San Francisco, names Sister to.
Lottery, 3 years, by Monday, dam Virginia.

No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names ch c Euchre, R
years, by Leinster, dam Flush, price $500.

No. 6. Stemler & Ayres, Portland, Or., names b g Joe
Howell by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd,
by imp. Sovereign.

FIFTH DAY— Feiday, Sept. 8.

NO. It — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
S250for beaten horses; mile-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15. -SAME DAY.— LADIES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
choice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed- La-
dies wishing to compete for premiums will send their names:
to tbe President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.
NO. 16.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING. —2:25 CLASS. —
Purse, $800; first horse. $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. Charles W. Welby. San Francisco, names Starr
King, by Geo. M Patchen, Jr., dam May Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran, Chico, names Ashley, by Plumas,

dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names blk s Del Sur, by

The Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. i. John A Goldsmith, Oakland, names blk s Di-
rector, by Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.
No. 5. J. H_ Dodge, Stockton, names ch h Honesty, by

Priam, dam by Chieftain,
No. 6. L. H. Titus names br m Echora, by Echo, dam

by Jack Hawkins.
No. 7. G. Valensin, Arno Station, Sacramento County,

names ch s Crown Point, by .

No. 8. James W. Learned, Stockton, names b s Reliance,

by Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.
No. 9. John Hughes, San Francisco, names b h Cairo, by
Chieftain, dam unknown.
No. 17.— SAME DAY— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME. — A purse of $50 will be given to any yearling making:
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.
No. 1. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, names br c Antevolo, by
Electioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond,
gr d Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland.
No. 2. Geo. Bayles, Petaluma, names ch c Dawn, by Nut-
wood, dam Countess.

SIXTH DAY— Satukdat, Sept. 9.

NO. 18.— COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE
$150 Gold MedaL Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19. -SAME DAY. -COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL. — A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to be pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine what the prize or
trophy shall be, and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the same
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— A BICYCLE RACE OF ONE
mile, free for all, for a purse of $50, of which $35 to the first
and $15 to the second; entrance free, the nominations to
be made, at the latest, on the first day of the Fair, at 3
P. M., with the Secretary at the track

No. 21.— SAME DAY.— TROTTING.— Free for all;
purse, $800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. 1. I. H. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b s Gibraltar, by

Echo, dam by Belmont.
No. 2. John A Goldsmith, San Francisco, names b m
Sweetness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett

[Tbe above not filling, the Managers have offered a purse
of $800, free for all trotters and pacers, with four moneys.
as will appear by an advertisement in to-day's Chronicle]

No. 22.— SAME DAY.— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best two in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road by any gentleman for bis own pri-
vate pleasure.

No. 1. W. E. Dargie; Oakland, names b g Phillip.
No. 2. Robert Noblett, Oakland, nam' « br g Prophet,
No. 3. Jas. M. Learned, Stockton, namei OUie Ray.
No. i. Sawyer, Oakland, names b e Empero> °y Ralston*
dam Katy Tricks.

CONDITIONS.

All the trotting and pacing races are the best three in five.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting race,
150 yards to be a distance.

Natioual Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heats.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to tho
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous ; and on Friday, tho Wednesday previous. N©
added money will be paid for a walk -over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association te
govern running races, except as above specially provided

Write '.' Entries to races ' on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER.

Secretary.

A C. DIETZ,

President

GOLDEN GATE FAIR.

BICYCLE RACE!

ON SATUEDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH,

FREE FOB ALL.

■ tie, for a purse of $50 ; c
to tbo second rider.

ENTRANCE FREE!

Nominations to bo inado on
Monday, September *, 1882,
by 3 r. H., at tbo latest.

L. WALKEK, Secretary.

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The portraiture above is not given as being the representa-
tion of a "notable" but rather as a type of an animal which
can be expected from analagous breeding. And yet there
might be a wide divergence. When coupling animals that
have various strains of blood, it is difficult to say which will
predominate. "Reversion" "atavism," "revolution," all of
the terms which writers have used, may appear appropriate to
the animal under discussion, and the reversion to one parent,
the following a recognized type, a revolution of an individ-
ual in the genealogy upset all recognized theories, and leave
the diligent student in a maze of conjecture. There is
scarcely a position which cannot be sustained from the rec-
ords. Tbo calendar will sustain the thousand and one
theorists, who in bulstering their claims point to a combina-
tion thai has been successful, and these are highly indignant
when an? one questions the accuracy of their statements.
"Figures will not lie" is a favorite dogma, and though that
"twice two are four" is a proposition which scarcely admits

ANTE VOLO.

LECTIONEER, HIS DAM, COLUMBINE, BY A. W. RICHMOND.

of denial, there are numbers who will dispute the accuracy of
the multiplication which interferes with their figuring. The
illustration of the yearling colt which is though worthy of
being placed on a page which has contained the presenti-
ment of actual notabilities is a lesson which is not entirely
trustworthy. It presents very nearly our ideal of the proper
form of a trotting-bred youngster, and still without display-
ing objectional points worthy of correction. But as proof
that these do not arise from the conjunction of blood, or the
making of individuals, he has an older brother which is
nearly perfect in points which the younger lacks, dificient
where the junior is superior.

One of the chief elements in causing the breeding of
horses to be so fascinating is the uncertainty. The "glorious
uncertainty" of racing affords the charm which entices all
who have enjoyed in the pursuit, and in breeding this is so
highly intensified that a man with a spark of feeling becomes
infatuated. lake the pall which hangs over the future— es-

pecially the far-off future beyond this world — there is the
ever-present doubt. The overshadowing doubt which frui*
tion can remove, only and to which previous failures give a
sombering color. The next is to be the bright spot, and tho
hope which springs from the shadow constantly cheers.

Now as to the breeding of the subject of the sketch. His
sire, Electioneer, is so well known that there is scarcely a
necessity for further comment. His breeding is of the ultra-
trotting stamp. By Kysdyk's Hambletonian, his dam by
Sayre's Harry Clay, there are united the lines which stand
second on the list. It would still be a greater waste of time
amplifying on the Hambletonian. A man who does not give
them the foremost place in the trottting galaxy of wonders, ia
either bigoted or nonsensical. There may come up another
strain which will deserve equal prominence, and he would he
a rash man who asserted that there would be no changes. On
the side of the dam there are lines which are not so well
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known, with the exception of one strain, and that "missing
link" is a race which have, at least, the merit of peculiarity.

According to the formula of the stud book, the pedigree
•will run:

1st dam Columbine, by A. W. Kichmond.

2d dam Columbia, by imported Bonnie Scotland.

3d dam Young Fashion, by imported Monarch.

4th dam Fashion, by imported Trustee.

5th dam Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

6th dam Reality, by Sir Arehy.

7th dam by imported Medley.

8th dam by imported Centinel.

9th dam by Mark Anthony.

10th dam by imported Monkey.

12th dam by imported Silvereye.

13th dam by Spanker.

This pedigree has a close resemblance to those which fol-
low the winners of some of the big events on the legitimate,
and after the first dam it would be difficult to compile a more
fashionable line of dams. There would be no need of fur-
ther comment if the queries were restricted to the turf, but
now the question is, what is there outside of the Hambleto-
nian to make it desirable in a trotting pedigree ? A. TV. Bich"
mond was by Simpson's Blackbird, his dam by Battler —
claimed to be thoroughbred, and his granddam by Spotted
Range, in the language of the bills an Arabian, though more
properly an Opelousas horse. There was a race of horses in
Ohio, western New York, and Northern Pennsylvania called
Arabians. They were singularly marked horses, many of
them spotted, with light manes and rat-tails. They were
noted for gameness on the road, going long distances with lit-
tle fatigue, and serviceable, though with tempers which
could scarcely be called serene. In the Southern States they
are denominated Opelousas horses, and their origin has been
credited to the early Spanish importations. The singular
markings which a majority of them show substantiates this
view, and even with as little of the blood as Antevolo pos-
sesses is there, the slim tail and light mane, which are tokens
of the inheritance.

A. "W. Biehmond is the sire of Bomero, San Diegeo, Len Bose,
Mavis, etc. He has enjoyed the smallest opportunity in the stud
never having made a "regular season" until his importation
to California, and then restricted toafewmares. Had he never
done more than to get Bomero, with the fastest four-year-old
stallion record 2 :22£ it would scarcely be called a
poor showing. On this side of the house are California
Blackbird record 2:22, Little Fred, 2:20. T. Nourmahal, who
beat Lady Mac in Chicago and forced her to make the
fastest record for five miles, here is a sister of A. W. Bieh-
mond, and we always regarded her as one of tbe most per-
fect, pure-gaited trotters. The grandam of Antevolo, as the
pedigree shows, is thoroughbred. Her sire, Bonnie Scotland,
is too well known to require more than an allusion to him as
the progenitor of racehorses. He had the first place in the list
of winning sires in 1S80, his get showing winnings aggregat-
ing $135,700, and he is also a standard sire, as his sons Scot-
land and Dan Donaldson have respectively records of 2:22 } —
2:24§. The fourth dam of Antevolo, Fashion by imported
Trustee, is generally credited with being the best race mare
ever bred in America; she was certainly one of the best, and
took altogether the most prominent place in the turf history
of her day. Bevenue, the sire of Planet, and others of
the get of " Honest Trustee " kept up their reputation on the
turf, and as the first horse to make twenty miles within the hour
trotting was also got by him there came a trotting inheritance.
In California the reputation of the family has not suffered, as
John Nelson by imported Trustee is the sire of Nerea, 2:23£;
Aurora, 2:27, and Governor Stanford, 2:27£. The third dam
of Antevolo was by imported Monarch, and a son of this
horse, Strawn's Monarch, is the sire of Monarch Bule, 2:24£,
and Monarch Jr. with the same record. The sixth dam,
Reality, by Sir Archy, was claimed to be the best race horse
which her owner, Colonel W. B. Johnson, ever hacLand as he
was recognized to be the most acute turfuman of his time,
his classification is sure to be nearly correct. The daughter
of Reality, Bonnets o' Blue, was a fair race mare and as she
was by Sir Charles there was a " double Archy " cross and, of
course, a double infusion of imported Diomed, which is gen-
erally accredited with being a potent mixture in a trotting
pedigree.

The strains of thoroughbred blood in Antevolo have been
demonstrated as a proper admixture for the trotting tracks,
and with it there is a degree of quality which only comes from
a strong infusion of the royal fines. There is so little necessi-
ty for written description accompanying the graphic repre-
sentation of our artist, that it seems a waste of space to add
to the penciled delineation. There may be an addenda,
however, in giving the color and size. Antevolo is a brown
with mealy nose and light tan in the flanks. He is nearly
fifteen hands over the withers, rather more than that over
the loins. He is fine as well as muscular and in a stable of
thoroughbreds would not appear out of place. His disposi-
tion could scarcely be improved — docile as his companion
the terrier, and with intelligence beyond what is usually seen
in so young an animal. Trotting is nearly as natural to him
as the gallop, and his action as good as need be. The fifth
time he was driven on the track he trotted a quarter of a mile
in fifty seconds, and the first time he was driven a mile he
showed 3:12. This rate of speed, while far below what our
California colts of the same age have shown, prove that the
fast-trotting step has been inherited, and as he was only a few
days over fifteen months when tbe trial was given, there is a
chance for him to make a reduction while he is still in his
yearling form.

Breeding of Coach Horses.

Cixega Raxcho, August 26, 1882.
Editob Breeder and Sportsman: — Your leading article of
the 5th of August refers to the breeding of coach horses, and
says: " The combination of blood which has been found in
England well adapted for the production of these animals is
three-quarters throughbred and the other portion Clydesdale;
but the thoroughbreds used must have the requisite size and
proper shape." You are, I think, rather indefinite, and this
statement might mislead some of your readers. You don't
specify that the Clydesdale blood must be on the dam side —
and this is, I think, essential. Here in California any such
enterprise on a large scale is not within reach of the ordinary
farmer and stock-raiser. To begin with, the class of thor-
oughbred sire would, to say the least of it, be very hard to
find. Secondly, the Clydesdale mares are very expensive;
and thirdly, the first cross from Clydesdale to Thoroughbred
is a most unequal animal. By unequal, I mean the produce
is neither level as a lot, nor are the individual specimens,
what every judge so much admires, level made horses. To
continue breeding these mares, the cross of the Clyde and
the thoroughbred, you should have a large choice of thorough-
bredsires, as thus the mares from their very inequality
could not, successfully, be all rated to the same stamp of sire.
This choice of thoroughbred sires cannot be found in the
State. This irregularity also makes the geldings from this
first cross very unsaleable.

So much for my complaint, and no one should publicly
find fault without having, at least, a supposed remedy.

Look out for shape, action and bone in your mares, and
don't hanker so much after size to commence with. Such
mares can be picked up much cheaper than the worst made
Clydes in the country. Breed these to an even-made, well
boned, thoroughbred horse. Few know, however, how the
first cross of thoroughbred on medium-sized, cold blooded
mares increases size. Your fillies from this stock will be a
much larger stamp than their dams, more rangy; breeding
strongly after the horses, even as a lot and level made indi-
vidually. The geldings will surely sell well as first class saddle
horses or fair light road horses. In the nest choice of stallion
much judgment will be required. Some of these half-breed
mares may require another crop of thoroughbred, but the
majority should be fit to breed to a full, large, true-actioned,
well-bred trotting sire; shape, size and action being more
requisite than great speed. This crop will, I think, give you
fine coach horses in the majority of cases, and the few that
fall short should, at least, }fe large, useful road horses. I do
not offer these suggestions to the large capitalist, who can
afford to be out of his money and any return therefrom for
an indefinite period, but I write to caution the ordinary
farmer, who yearly expects a return on his money and
trouble, against these suddetfjumps in breeding, which pro-
duce clumsy nondescripts in the majority of cases. Small
bodies, big legs and heads, or, worse again, large bodies,
large heads, short necks, and small legs. They, in fact, ring
the changes in every conceivable form.

Broad Arrow.

Late Importations of Percherons at Petaluma.

Petaluma, Aug. 29.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Upon my arrival here
on the morning of the 27th I met Mr. H. Wilsey and ac-
companied him to his ranch about four and a half miles from
this place. There are ten fine Percheron stallions lately im-
ported by himself and Mr. H. T. Fairbanks from France.
They were selected by Mr. Wilsey himself from the best to
be found in France and are as fine a lot as I have ever seen.
They are from three years to six years of age, perfectly sound
and in fine condition. Julius Ceeser was the first shown, a
dark iron gray; Marshal Ney, a dapple gray; Murat, black,
DeLesseps, dark dapple gray; Bob Ingersol, dapple gray;
Knight of Normandy, iron gray, is nearly black; Bonaparte,
dark bay; Bobespiene, nearly black; Dumas, gray, and Empe-
ror, dark brown. These horses range in weight from 1450
to 1800 pounds, perfectly formed, of fine action and all of
them so nearly perfect as to make it difficult to choose
between them. Sonoma county is taking the lead for this
class of stock, and previous to this latest importation there
were many very superior animals of this popular breed. The
show at the fair of the various draft breeds will demonstrate
that this is the business county of the State for heavy horses.
: H. P. M.

Chico, Aug. 29.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Since my last letter the
following horses have arrived at the track to take a hand in
the races to come off next week during the District Fair. Mr.
Ab Ellis has the the following: Fred Hunter, bay, by Norfolk,
dam by Lodi. Entered in 1^ mile running race. Also Tilton
Almonfc, by Almont. I saw an extended pedigree in your is-
sue of last week. He is a fine, powerful looking horse. Also
Kate Almont, by Tilton Almont, 3 years old. Mr. John Spur-
geon's three -year- old bay colt Telegraph, by Tilton Almont. He
wronthe three-year-old race Saturday, August 26th, for all Til-
ton Almont colts; best heat 2:55; by horse Shiner, by Norfolk,
dam by Bifieman. Tom Haslep has ch. g. by Norfolk, dam
by Bifieman. There are several draft horses on the ground,
but all I had time to look at was British Stallion Sir Tom,
sired by an imported Clydesdale horse.

Occasional.

Seth Green on the Finny Tribe. — Why talk about rea-
soning powers! The perseverance and instinct of these little
creatures is wonderful. People go out to fish. They splash
around, stand up in their boat, drop their lines three feet
away, and wonder because they don't catch trout. They for-
get that trout can see. Fish learn that tackle, and fish are, as
a rule, local in their habitation. There are not as many gyp-
sies among fish as among men. Any man who will take the
pains to study fish — or who will remember a tithe of what he
reads about them — can catch them. They are smart, but
our brains will beat them. I remember once of fishing for
salmon trout for a long time and taking nothing. Finally I
concluded to get down and look into the water, and so, throw-
ing my coat over my head, I got the required shade and
peered down. The salmon would sail up and look at the
minnow. Then, with a quick dart, he would close his teeth
round one-half tbe minnow and open them again like a flash.
He did not attempt to eat the minnow, and half of the severed
body would drop to the bottom. When it had fallen to the
bed of the lake the salmon would go down and leisurely eat
it. The next time when I dropped my hook and felt the
quick bite of the trout I let out enough line to send the hook
to the bottom, and the result was that when the salmon went
down for his meal he was fooled and I had him.

TURF AND TRACK.

Fixed Events.

Golden Gate Fair, to be held at Oakland, from September tth to the 9th
Inclusive.

Butte District Fair at Chico, from September Cth to September 8th in-
elusive.

El Dorado District Fair at PlacerTille, from September 5th to Septem-
ber Sth inclusive.

California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,
September llth to 16th inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
ISth to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fnir at Salem, from September ISth and during the week.

The San Mateo and .^'anta Clara Countv Agricultural Association Fair
at San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonervilie, September
19th to September 2i:d inclusive.

Modoc, Plumas and Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October
2d to October 5th inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair at Reno, from Monday, October 2d to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
Cth and 7tn.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive.

Los Angeles Agricultural Association, at Los Angeles, from October
17th to 21st inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Minnesota State Fair at Farmington, August 31st to September 8th In-
clusive.

Iowa State Fair at Fairfield, September 1st to the 6th inclusive.

Minnesota Agricultural Association, at Minneapolis, September 4th to
the 9th inclusive.

Nebraska State Fair, at Omaha, September llth to the IGth inclusive.

Rhode Island State Fair, at Providence, September 12th to the loth in-
clusive.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

"Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du Lac, September llth to the 16th inclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September ISth to the 23d inclu-
sive.

Connecticut State Fair, at Meriden, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September ISth to the 22d inclusive.

"West Virginia Cential Fair, at Clarksburg, September lirtk to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclu-
sive.

"Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

The Hartford Races.

The circuit meeting of Hartford, Con., opened on Wednes-
day last at the Charter Oak Park, with the largest attendance
known anywhere in the circuit. The weather was delightful
and the track perfect. In the 2:2S class Gladiator was first,
Eva second, May Thome third, Topsey distanced. Time,
2:2% 2:233, 2:26. Of the 2:25 class, pacers, Fuller came in
first, "Warrior second, Mattie Bond third, with Limber Jack
fourth and distanced. Time, 2:17f, 2:25f, 2:22, 2:27, 2:18.
In the 2:23 class Aldine was first, Flora F. second, R. P.
third, and Cora Belmont fourth. Time, 2:20, 2-20, 2-22.

On the 30th there was a notable increase in the attendance,
among whom were W. H. Vanderbilt and party. In the 2:29
class, Overman won, Morse's "Yellow Dock second, Rigolette
third, Independence fourth, Dave Young distanced. Time —
2:2H, 2:23£, 2:23£. In the special race for $3,000, Ed-
win Thome won, Clingstone second. Time — 2:17, 2:19£,
2:21|, 2:21. In the pacing race, open to all pacers, Buffalo
Girl won, Gem second, Lucy third, Flora Belle fourth, Mattie
Hunter distanced. Time— 2:16, 2:19, 2:16, 2:16J, 2:17£. In
the 2:21 class, Clem McG. won, Brandy Boy second, Adell
Gould third, Forest fourth. Time— 2:232, 221}, 223f.

The Blanchard Purse.

On the 14th of this month will be decided the sensational
trot of the season, the great purse of $10,000 for the 2:17
class offered by D. H. Blanchard of Boston, the race to come
off at Beacon Point, near that city. The conditions of the
race were that the entries should be divided into four differ-
ent payments of §250 each, at stated periods, and that the
non payment of any of the sums would amount to a forfeit
and release the nominator from any further liability. There
were thirteen entries, and all the number have paid up
their quota, the proviso being that at the final installment,
due on Aug. 31st, the horses must be named that represent
the interests of each nominator. As may be supposed, the
relative performances of all the first-class horses throughout
the circuit have been eagerly scanned by those who are in-
terested in this great event, and on the other side, the horses
that have shown first-class speed are looking around to se-
cure a nomination on the best procurable terms. The horses
intended when the first payments were made have, in several
cases, gone to the bad; but on the other hand, there are such
flyers as Black Cloud, Jerome Eddy, Clemniie G., Bosa
Wilkes, Mattie Graham, and half a dozen others that were
not expected to be in the field, whose services may be avail-
able. It is said that the owner of Clemmie G. has been
offered §1,000 for the use of her for this race, and various
other negotiations are in progress for other stars of the season.
It is claimed that never in the annals of the turf has there
been such a grand selection of trotters on a track together as
will figure among the starters of the great Blanchard Purse.

A Turf Scandal in England.

That escentric sportsman Sir John Astley, who had that
serious quarrel with Mr. Watson the plunger last fall at New-
market, has come to the fore again, having laid charges
against Lord Ellesmere before the Stewards of Goodwood
that his horse Lowland Chief was pulled in his races at New-
market and Ascot so that he might be favorably weighted in
the handicaps at Goodwood, where this same horse carried
off one of the principal events with long odds against his
chances. No one for a moment entertains that Lord Elles-
mere would allow any such practices, but the owners of
horses are greatly in the hands of their trainers, and there is
no doubt but that there are many dubious deeds committed
that would lead to the withdrawal of the stable from their
care, if honest and capable public trainers were not so scarce
in England as they are in this country. On this much moot-
ed point as to wheather an owner or trainer has the right to
start a horse in a race, which he is not intended to even try
to win, 'that clever writer, Bendracon, in the London Ref-
eree makes the following remarks: "General opinion is to
the effect that if the owner or the trainer is to be brought be-
fore the stewards every time a horse practically contradicts
what he has done before either at thi - u ■ meeting or at
previous meetings, no owner or traim safe from

annoyance. To put the situation in its mildest form, if you
do away with public airings,' you are . tiki ly at the same
time to do away with public racing. Experts will be the
first to understand that, in the event of such inqairiea be-
coming the rule instead of the ©sceptic i would
oftener be annoyed by accusation when his hurst wi a really
amiss, or when it had not recovered from being ami . than
when it was doing a shunt, or when, having done a .hunt, it
was going for the pieces. If yon call a man, no matter
whether peer or commoner, before the stewards because his

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horse -wins though the betting is against him, surely yon will
have to call him before the stewards because his horse
doesn't win though the betting is in his favor. It is only now
and again that a carefully planned good thing has to be car-
ried out with anything like barefacedness. A short- distance
race and a young and impulsive trainer may bring about a
difficulty. But, as a rule, the people equal to arranging a
"moral" are anxious not to excite unpleasant observation.
In a good many cases where it looks as if the horse had been
roping, or is roping, appearances, and appearances only, are
against the supposed sinner. Now and again, of course, we
get a flagrant case. Either a horse is stopped, and everybody
knows it, or, having been stopped at one place, he gets his
head loose at another.

"This is where the difficulty is with judicial interference.
A great deal more evidence than is obtainable is necessary to
ensure a conviction, although the judges, the witnesses, and
everybody else may be as certain as they are certain of their
very existences that the accused parties are guilty. Often
enough when an inquiry would otherwise be held, stewards,
who are above all things men of the world, allow the un-
doubtedly nefarious transaction to slide without notice.
More harm than good is done by commencing inquiry with-
out being able to carry it out thoroughly.

'* Let us argue this matter in whatever way we will, and
let us go on as long as there is any room for argument, we
are always brought back to the old and hackneyed state-
ment, which is none the less true because it is both old and
hackneyed, that racing resolves itself entirely into a ques-
tion of winning or losing money. This being admitted, cup
faces have at once no reason for existence. No man in his
senses would enter a horse in a cup race while he could do
anything else with him. Let us suppose that Mr. Crawford
or Mr. Gretton or Lord Stamford or the Duke of Westmin-
ster or Brown or Jones or Kobinson or Smith, or anybody
else the reader may choose to fix upon, possesses a young-
ster who is, according to the kindly feelings of his owner
and trainer, a good half-stone better than an average Derby
winner. This horse does not happen to have been entered
in auy of the "classic races," {that is the great two-year-old
and three-year-old stakes) but the cups and one or two other
weight-for-age events are open for him. Of course an owner
who had nothing but the interests of the turf at heart, and
who raced for glory and for glory only, would at once enter
this paragon where he would have an opportunity of showing
his undoubted merit. Somehow or other no owner or train-
er has yet been found to do anything of the sort. The tempt-
ation to win a valuable handicap, and the large amount of
money that is to be got by means of such handicap, is too
great for one or other of them, and so it is only after this
game youngster has for a time been made to appear of the
most ordinary caliber, that we at last discover what are his
real merits. Millionaires and men to whom money cannot
be the least object have owned horses similar to the one I
have imagined, but they all go the same way to work — the
way of getting money. This goes to prove that the honest
and honorable owner is often enough the weakest man in
the stable — is often enough but an instrument in the hands
of his trainer."

The Oregon State Fair.

From all accounts this annual fair will be a great success.
It opens at Salem on September 18th and lasts throughout
the week, and it is pleasant to note that the press and the
public appear more than willing to aid the executive officers
in their efforts to make this meeting a credit to the great State
the progress and prosperity of which these fairs ought so well
to represent. Mr. E. M. Waite, the Secretary of the Associa-
tion, in a recent letter, remarks: "The time for holding the
annual state fair is rapidly approaching, and I am making
preparations for it with better spirit than for years past.
Everything points to a grand financial success if the weather
is favorable. The posters will be exhibited throughout Ore-
gon, Washington Territory and Idaho in a few days. The
exhibition of cattle, sheep and swine will be unusually-good,
especially the former, in Jerseys and Shorthorns, while the
pavilion exhibit promises to be equal to any former year. If
all arrangements can be perfected as now desired by the ex-
ecutive committee, our receipts will be much larger in some
departments than they have been for two years. Of course
the public understand that the society offers no money this
year for racing, but notwithstanding that, the best trials of
speed ever seen at any fair will be witnessed this year. Hook
for a fine display of fruits, vegetables and farm products, and
for a general exhibition of unusual interest and attraction."

The Goodwood Cut for 1SS2. — The subject of the chief
prize at the Goodwood meeting is the parting of Hotspur and
Lady Percy, and the pair are represented as they might have
stood at the moment when, to his wife's question: "What is
it carries you away?" Percy answers: "Why, my horse, my
love — my horse." He forms the center of a group, wearing
his armor, with his gauntlets hanging at the hilt of his sword,
the right hand held out towards the head of the roan. His
lady is on his left, her hea^. bent towards him, and she holds
his little finger in both her hands, as if about to carry out her
half playful, half shrewish threat:

In faith, I'll break thy little finger, Harry,
An if thou wilt not tell rae all things true.

The group is in oxidized silver, and the detail is most elabo-
rately wrought out in raised and chased work, the trappings
and housings of the horse bearing the motto of the Percys,
"Esperance en Dieu, " and the cognizances of the house, while
the armor of the noble youth and the costume of his lady
have been minutely worked over. The group, from the bot-
tom of the silver base to the top of the highest figure is about
| twenty inches in height, and when placed on the ebony stand
I the trophy will be nearly a yard high. On a silver plate in
front of the ebonized block is the passage from Shakespeare's
play (Henry TV., Part I., act 2, scene 3) which the group il-

1 lustrates.

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A Famous Mare. — Glidelia, the victress in the Grand Prize
at Saratoga, where she beat Thora, Bend Or and other good

I horses, pulled up lame a few days after that race, and was
found to be incapable of further training. She now retires to
the paddock and next season will be mated to Sensation, and
the- progeny, if they take after their sire and dam, ought to

, hold the van on the American turf. Her reputation was sec-
ond to none of her age. As a two-year-old she started four
times, wiruing once, when she beat Carita, Luke Blackburn
and four others. As a three-year-old she won five out of nine
races, and ran a dead heat with Grenada for the Breckenridge
Stakes atBaltimore. Owing to sickness, her four-year-old career
"was a failure, but as a five-year-old up to the date of her
breaking down she had won eight out of eleven races. Gli-
delia is by Bonnie Scotland from Walz, representing some of

. the very best English and American strains.

The Crack Two-year-old at the East.

.Our opinion of Pizarro is greater than ever,as his perform-
ance in winning the August stake is one that few, if any, two-
year-olds in our experience would have been capable of ac-
complishing. He was not intended to win, and was allowed
to do so only because his stable companion could not. At
that juncture he was last of all, and only 400 yards from the
post. Straight as an arrow he shot through them and came
up the stretch as strong as a lion. At the furlong pole he
was at Jacobus' head. In a few strides further he was clear,
and Feake pulled him up a winner in front of the stand. It
was an extraordinary bit of racing, for, in addition to the
speed needed to accomplish it, we should not forget that he
was conceding weight to all of his competitors — .2 lbs. to Ja-
cobus, 5 lbs. to Magnate, and 7 lbs. to Heel-and-Toe. We
regard the now-acknowlekged superiority of Pizarro as a sort
of vindication of our judgment, expressed in The Spirit
when he made his first appearance at Sheepshead Bay in
June. Then, and at each favorable opportunity afterward,
we ventured the opinion that he would develop form of the
highest class. We felt justified in doing so. Pizarro is the
finest two-year-old we ever saw, unless Sensation be the ex-
ception. Moreover, we had met him at the dock when he
arrived — a small, rough-coated little brute — from England, in
company with the great Mortemer, and were amazed at the
improvement eighteen months had made in him. Again, his
ancestry was the most distinguished, and he formed a link
between our early reading of English racing literature and
the present, for he was bred by the widow of the late Rev.
John King.

Mr. King was the rector of Ashley de la Laude in Lincoln-
shire, and raced over the nom de course of "Mr. Laude,"
though it is possible he is dearer to English hearts as "the
sporting parson." He was born to wealth and an attach-
ment to the turf, and, like the late Lord Glasgow and Sir
Joseph Hawley, loved to breed almost exclusively from "his
own blood." What "Maid ofMasham," and "General Peel's
dam" were to the eccentric old sailor Earl, Manganese and
her daughter were to "the sporting parson." From this
daughter of Birdcatcher came The Miner, Mandragora, Min-
eral, Thorsday, Minaret, In Memoriam and Milliner. The
Miner defeated Blair Athol at York, and it only requires a
cold winter's night, and a social party within, with pipe and
decanter, to induce George Sutcliffe to break his reser e and
tell how 'the dark chestnut caught old Blair," and how
"Johnny," on The Miner, "flapped his wings a little, " and
beat the Derby winner on the post. Mandragora produced
Mandrake, one of the best distance horses of his day; Agility,
who, as a five-year-old, won five Queen's Plates at distances
of two miles, and beat Albert Victor for the York cup, and
her sister, Apology, won the One Thousand, Oaks, St. Leger,
and Ascot Gold Cup. Mineral was equally distinguished as
a brood-mare, having foaled Wenlock, who won the St. Leger,
and Kisber, who won the Derby. Wenlock has sired Quick-
lime, and was recently sold in England for $19,330. Proba-
bly there is no instance afforded in history where the love
for the blood-horse, for which Englishmen of all conditions
are noted, exceeds that presented in the case of the late Mr.
King. His family was one of the old-fashioned English, who
saw no harm in breeding and racing their horses, but envi-
ous clergymen prompted Dr. Wordsworth, the Bishop of
Lincoln, to offer the old vicar the alternative of choosing
between the turf and his pastorage. The correspondence
between the two forms the most lively reading, but with a
beautiful'consciousness of rectitude and an Anglo-Saxon inflex-
ibility, which commands the warmest admiration, he regret-
fullybut firmly refused. It was but shortly after this that
he named a full sister to The Holy Friar, Hypocrisy. Mr.
King became famous, the people sided with him against the
Bishop, whose intrusion they regarded as unwarrantable.
At this time Apology was at the flood-tide of her renown.
The One Thousand Guineas, the Oaks and the St. Leger, fell
to her, but when Royal Ascot came, the following year, with
its spring flowers and fashions, and Apology reached the
apex of racing glory, by succeeding West Australia, Gladia-
teur and Blue Gown, as winner of the Gold Cup, the fatal
escutcheon had hung over the door of the Lincolnshire home,
and the old Vicar was at sleep with his fathers.

Pizarro, as we have stated time and again, is a brother in
blood to Apology, they being by the same sire, and their
dams were full sisters. They are somewhat the antipodes of
each other. Apology was a dark chestnut like their grand-
sire, Kataplan. She was not above 15:2, and girthed 53
inches, with not the best shoulders, and drooping quarters.
Pizarro is a rich bay, of great size and substance and quarters
not unlike Sensation's in their length and rotundity. His
combination of blood is exquisite, possessing as he does the
double Birdcatcher cross on Touchstone, which has produced
more good horses in England than any other. Mr. Pryor
says he remembers Adventurer as an exceedingly handsome
horse, and a better racer than he gets the credit of being, but
has his doubts of Pizarro's stamina. It is notorious, how-
ever, that his relations, Agility, Apology, Wenlock, and Man-
drake, were thorough stayers, and his pedigree is a hand-
some combination of staying blood, for in addition to those
noted he has crosses of Beeswing, Partisan, Glencoe, and
Tomboy, five of Waxy, and as many more of Orville. — "Vigi-
lant" in the N. Y. Spirit of the Times.

On Unruly Scoring.
Mr. John Splan is reported as addressing the following
winged words to Mr. C. J. Hamlin, of Buffalo: " There is
nothing that so worries the people and the horses as all these
long waits to get a lot of cranky horses off. There was
never a time yet, so far as I can remember, that the horse
making the most fuss about getting away did the best at the
finish. I think it radically wrong to keep a field of well-
ordered horses dodging backward and forward for forty or
fifty times to suit some horse that hasn't any intention of
doing work. I think the starter, after half a dozen scores at
the utmost, should send the horses which are ready away,
and let those which were up to funny business take their
chances. Under such a rule well-ordered horses would not
be fretted, and the public would be better pleased." This
language scarcely possesses the well-known Splan style, and
we suspect it of not being reported by a stenographer, but
the fact that a representative driver advanced the idea is the
important point. There is no more essential reform in the
conduct of trotting races than the one indicated. It is posi-
tively monstrous that a bad actor or two should be allowed
so frequently to waste the time and exhaust the patience of
thousands of spectators, and the true remedy seems to be, in
aggravated cases, for the judges to take the responsibility of
giving the word, and letting the unruly ones take their
chances. Mr. Splan might have gone farther, and said that
he did not remember many cases where the horse that "made
the most fuss about getting away " won any part of the
purse, unless it had as few slices as there were trotters, and,
therefore, no damage would result to the bad actor by being
sent on a break or in the rear. It is worth considering
whether it would not be well to invest the judges with ex-

plicit authority in this matter. They possess the power al-
ready, but a plain provision of the rules would support their
exercise of it, and inform drivel's what they might expect.
It is fair to assume, if a reasonably good start cannot be ef-
fected in three trials, that some horse, or horses, are to blame,
and the judges cannot be at a loss to note which ones are in
fault. Give them then, in so many words, in the rules, the
power to start the field in their discretion after the third
trial, and their discriminating use of this power will very
speedily abolish the nuisance of tedious scoring. And in ad-
vance of any change in the rules, we advise judges that they
are already invested with this authority, and that its exer-
cise will redound to their credit in every way. — N. Y. Spirit
of the Times.

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Santa Rosa Races.

On Wednesday, the 23rd of August, there was a better
gathering at Santa Bosa and more interest shown in the
races. The first was a trot for a purse of §400 for district
horses in which were Placeda, Huntress, St. Patrick, Lady
Lane and Emma Taylor. St. Patrick was first choice in the
pools, but although he held the first position, he relinquished
it at the start to both Huntress and Placeda and between
these two all the interest of the heat was centered. They
trotted very evenly to the three quarter pole when Huntress
had slightly the advantage but shortly after she broke, as did
also Placeda, a feat that the latter repeated near the distance
pole, but she was quickly caught and passed the wire in
2:45, half a length ahead of Huntress with St. Patrick a
poor third. St. Patrick still was favorite at $20 against,
Placeda selling almost even with him, while the field brought
but $6. In the second heat there was a good deal of run-
ning in which both Huntress and Placeda showed to the
least advantage. Huntress took the lead and maintained it
to the three quarters where St. Patrick drew up to her and
carried her off her feet, as was also the case near the wire,
but in both cases she was handily caught and won the heat
in 2:41 by three lengths from St. Patrick, with Placeda
third. It was certainly a strange betting race, as despite the
fact that St. Patrick could not show the speed with which he
was credited, he still led in the pools, selling for $20 against
$12 for Placeda and $6 for the field in which was Huntress,
the winner. This heat was well contested by Huntress and
St. Patrick, the other ones being badly scattered through a
succession of bad breaks. Huntress took the lead, closely
followed by St. Patrick, and thus they trotted until well in
the homestretch, the mare being always able to hold her
own, and St. Patrick making a very bad break, the mare
jogged past the wire in 2:41^ with Placeda a poor third and
Lady Lane and Emma Taylor distanced. Huntress was now
made a great favorite and in the concluding heat she showed
that she possessed that day, as although she left her
feet badly at the start, on the back stretch she gradually re-
duced the gap and passed successively both Placeda and St.
Patrick and won easily the heat and race in 2:44£, Placeda
taking the second and St. Patrick the third money.

The second race was a match between the two pacers,
Johnny Wiegle and Washington, for §250 a side, with $150
added by the association. Wiegle was the favorite at $20 to
$10, but Washington took the first heat after a very pretty
struggle, the two horses being lapped nearly the entire mile,
and the close finish in 2:3I£ aroused some degree of enthu-
siasm, Wiegle being beaten by only half a length. Those
who had accepted the odds about Washington thought that
with a horse in the stable they could hedge, their bets to ad-
vantage but this was evidently looked on as a good thing by
the talent, for they ran up the quotations to*$40 to $10 on
Wiegle's chances and the results showed that their confidence
was not misplaced. In the second heat Wiegle at once as-
sumed the lead and, Washington making a bad break, Wie-
gle jogged in at his leisure in 2:34. In the third heat Wash-
ington barely saved his distance and the final one was taken
by Wiegle as he liked, the time of the two last heats being
2:25£ and2:32|.

SUMMARIES.

Santa Rosa, August 23, 18S2. Trotting Race. 250 Class-for horses
owned in the district. Purse of $500; first horse, $2:40; second, $120 and
third §40.

Mr, Drake names ch. m. Huntress 2 111

Mr.WliitnevnameRh.nl. Placeda 1 3 3 3

Mr. Sperry names St. Patrick 3 2 2 2

Mr. Lane names b. m. Lady Lane 5 4 dis.

Mr, Crandall names br. m. Emma Tavlor 4 5 dis.

Time— 2:15, 2:41, 2 :fl^, 2:44}$.
Same day. Pacing match for $250 a side with $150 added by the asso-
ciation.

Walter Mead names dun g. Wiegle 2 111

H. A. Von Aminge names blk. b. Washington 1 2 2 2

Time—2:31>4,2:34,2:25K, 2:32^.

Thursday's races attracted a much larger attendance than
the two previous days ; the weather was all that could be de-
sired. The first race was the free for all three -year-olds
owned in the district for a purse of $300. The entries be-
ing Debby Mott, Lady Starr, Buck Foster, Ned and War-
wick, while Magnet was drawn. After a little scoring they
got a good send off, Ned at the pole. Ned led from the start and
at the half mile had opened up a gap of several lengths
between himself and the rest who were all in a bunch. As
they drew into the home stretch Ned still held his advantage
and the rest were trailing with Debby in advance ; down the
stretch Debby drew up on Ned and when he passed under
the wire she was a good second, with Warwick third, Buck
Foster fourth and Lady Starr last. Time 2.59. After this
heat Ned who had all the time teen the favorite in the pools
sold for five to one against the rest in the field. The second
heat was almost a repetition of the first, Ned having it all
his own way, winning the heat in 2.50}, Debby second,
Starr third, Warwick fourth and Buck Foster fifth. The
third heat the colts received a good send off, Ned at once
taking the lead, holding it to the end. Coming down the
home stretch there was a sharp struggle between Debby and
Buck Foster for second place, but Debby was too much for
the colt and came in second, Buck third, Warwick fourth
and Lady Starr fifth. Ned took first money, Debby second
and Warwick third.

The next race, for the 2:25 class, was the great event of the
meeting thus far, in which entered Starr King, Echora, Del
Sur, Cairo and Director. Starr King was largely the favorite
in the pools, although he had been defeated at Santa Cruz.
After some scoring they got a fine send off, with Del Sur at
the pole, Echora second, Starr King third, Director fourth
and Cairo outside. The favorite at once took the lead, which
he maintained until the horses were well down the home
stretch, but closely followed by Del Sur and Echora, the
others not far behind ; when half way down the stretch
Starr King went all to pieces and before Welby could get
him together again both Del Sur and Echora had passed
him, Del Sur coming out ahead, Echora second, Director
fourth and Cairo behind ; time 2.24J. Although this
heat ended so disastrously for Starr King, he was still largely
a favorite in pools, selling nearly three to one, but the end
proved the fallacy of human hopes on horse racing, as Mr.
Titus' gallant little mare Echora, although quite lnme, took
the race on the three following heats. The second heat wn
an exciting one, Echora taking the lead and never once ben

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headed, although Del Sur ami Director crowded her very
hard, while Starr King was acting badly all the time. Direc-
tor was a dangerously close' second, with Del Sur lapping
him, Starr King fourth, Cairo behind. After this heat Ecbora
became a favorite, selling about even against the other horses
that were in the held. In this third heat Starr King acted
badly again, and Echora and Del Sur had a fire-fight for the
lead nntil entering the home stretch, when the brave little
mare drew away; but at this time Starr King, who had
gathered himself and settled to work, came np at a tremend-
ous rate, passed Director and Del Sur, and was only a nose
behind when Echora passed the wire in 2/25.].

After this heat, the hopes of Starr King's friends began to
revive, particularly as Echora was quite lame, and they again
made him favorite; but it was useless, for the little mare's
gameness proved indomitable, and she took the heat and race
in 2:29. The racing in this heat was between Director and
Del Sur, who made a gallant struggle for second place, Di-
rector winning by a neck, Starr King fourth, and Cairo, as
usual, bringing up the rear. And so ended one of the best
races of the season, in which those who pride themselves on
their talent of discovering the best horse were badly cinched.

SUMMARIES.

Banta Rosa, August 24th. Trotting Race for all three- year-oliia owned
In the district. Purse, $300, of which $lt>0 to the first, $tw to the second, and
$30 to the third.

W. M. Wood names b. c. Ned, ill

C. StingeU naraeB b. f. Uebby fllott 2 2 2

L. H. Boggs names b. c. Warwick 3 4 4

J. E. Foster names br. s. Buck Foster 4 5 3

W. J. Starr names blk. f. Lady Starr 5 3 5

E. B. Conley names ti. c. Magnet dr.

Time— 2 :59, 2 :50>i , 2 :54#.
Same day....Purse of S500 for the 2 :2S class, of which $300 to the first, S150
to the second, and $5U to the third horse,

L. H. Titus, names br. m, Echora 2 111

L.J. Rose names blk. s. Del Sur 13 4 3

J. A. Goldsmith names blk. s. Director 4 2 3 2

C. W. Welby names ch. g. Starr King 3 4 2 4

John Hugnes names b. g. Cairo 5 5 5 5

G. Valencia names sch. s. Crown Point dr.

Time— 2.24)*, 2 :25H, 2 :25. 2 :29.

On Friday the attendance was fair, and the only race
on the programme was the trot free to all that never beat 2:40,
for a purse of $500. Valderlynn, Moscow, Marin and Free-
stone started, Valderlynn a long way the favorite in the
pools. The first heat Moscow won in 2:32; Freestone a head
behind, Vanderlynn third, Marin last. Before the second
heat Vanderlynn was still the favorite, but Moscow won in
2:32£, Vanderlynn second and Marin third. Before the
third heat Vanderlynn was selling at $20 to $13. It was a rat-
tling struggle between Moscow and Freestone, with Moscow
visiblyahead. Butthejudgesgavetheheat to Freestone. Time
2:32; Vanderlynn second, Moscow third (for running), and
Marin last. Before the fourth heat there was much dissatis-
faction at the decision of the third heat. Vanderlynn was
selling at $20, Moscow at $11. Vanderlynn and Moscow
came in close together. The judges gave the heat to Vander-
lynn, in 2:33, which caused more dissatisfaction. Moscow
was second, Freestone third, and Marin last. Before the fifth
heat Moscow was selling for twenty dollars to twenty dollars
for the field and down to seventeen dollars. Vanderlynn got
the heat in 2:34; Marin second, Moscow third, Freestone
last. In the sixth heat Marin was out of the race rules,
Moscow took the heat in 2:32£, and first money; Vanderlynn
second, and Freestone third.

SUMMARY.

Santa Rosa, Aug. 25th— Trotting.— Purse of $500 to the 2:40 class.

A. B. Cooper names ch. g. Frank Moscow 1 1 3 2 3 1

Pat Farrell names b. h. Vanderlyn 3 2 2 112

M. Rollins names J. McCord's b.|g. Freestone 2 4 13 4 3

Steve Crandall names B. F. Miller's b. s. Marin ....4 3 4 4 2ro

Jj. TituB' b. s. Exile, G. Bernard's gr. g. Allan Roy, and A. S. Bechtol's blk.
g. Slim Jim, were also entered, but did not start.

Time— 2:32, 2:32J, 2:32, 2:32J, 2:34, 2:32i.

On the final day of the meeting, the first race was a purse
of five hundred dollars for the 2:30 class, in which were Pos-
cora Hayward, Tuca, Albert W., Blackmore, Blanche and
Nellie R. Dhe two latter were withdrawn, much to the dis-
appointment of the spectators, who were eager to see a well
contested race with a large field of horses. Albert W. and
Poscora sold even in the pools for twenty dollars, and the re-
mainder in the field brought ten dollars. Tuca took the first
heat evenly in 2:27 from Poscora, with Albert "W a poor
third, nevertheless he was then made, first favorite at twenty
dollars against twelve dollars for Poscora and ten dollars for
the field. The grey this time went to the front but nearing
the half Tuca was at his wheels and the two sulkies collided,
■without much damaging effect. Albert W won in 2:27, after
a good finish with Tuca down the home stretch. With the
odds of 50 to 25 on his chances, Albert W disappointed the
hopes of his backers during this heat by his unruly behavior,
and consequently Tuca beat him out in 2:27$. Again there
was a change in the betting in favor of the field, where
Blackmore still figured but always coming in last. This time
it was all through a close struggle that resulted in a dead
heat between Albert W and Poscora ,Hayward in 2:28.}.
There was a great deal of scoring, much to the disgust of the
spectators, and it took about a dozen trials before the horses
could be brought up on even terms. Albert W was again the
favorite and after a pretty struggle with Poscora beat him out
in 2:32, showing that the protracted struggle was telling upon
the horses. Blackmore not having won a heat in five was
sent to the stable, and Tuca showing signs of weariness, and
Poscora scarcely possessing the speed of his adversary, Albert
W started with the odds of three to one on his chances and
won cleverly from Poscora in 2:33, Tuca being a fair third.

There was then a match race, half mile and repeat, between
James Clark's Estell C and T. D. Hoskin's Texas Boy, that
was easily won by the former in two straight heats with no
time given,

SUMMARY.

SANTA R03A, Aug. 26th— Trotting Race.— Purse of $500, for the 2:30 class.

A. Waldestein names b. s. Albert W 3 12 0 11

J. A. Goldsmith names br. s. Inca 1 2 1 4 4 3

W. D. Hammond names g. s. Poscora Hayward 2 " s n 9 9

H. McCouu nan)>;s j^r. [j. Blackmore 4

William Bibler's b. m. Blanche, and J. and W. S. Fritch's ch,
were entered, but did not start

Time— 2:27, 2:27, 2:27i 2:29}, 2:32.
This race brought the meeting to a close, and it is to hoped
that the financial results were satisfactory to the association..
The Executive officers were indefatigable in their efforts to
insure success, and now with all the improvements made
and projected, the meeting of Santa Rosa will gain every
year in usefulness and propriety. Following are the officers
of the association; James P. Clark, President; Geo. P.
Noonan, Treasurer; Charles Hoffer, Secrectary. Board of
Directors: James P. Clark, Robert Ross, James P. Noonan,
Henry Baker, John S. Taylor, Wyman Murphy. We wish
the Association every success.

4 3 3ro
Nellie R,

A new paper from the Pacific Coast makes its appearance
here, the San Francisco Breeder and Sportsman, the first
number of which was issued July 1st. It is well got up and
printed, and although taking general notice of sporting mat-
ters, is devoted largely to breeding and trotting interests. The
Toronto correspondent of the Breeder is Mr. James Lang,
who is well qualified to attend to its interests. — Toronto
Mail

Saratoga Races.
The race meeting at these fashionable springs closed on
Saturday, the 2b'th August, after a season of some forty days,
which is without a parallel in this country or Europe, barring
always the Brighton Beach races on Coney Island, near
New York, which are looked on in the majority of cases as
contests for the money raised from the gate money, the pool
and refreshment privileges. The season has been far from
a success as regards the elevation of the turf, the manage-
ment having had the poor sense to quarrel with the best
patrons of the turf, that is, the prominent owners of horses
who do not race entirely for money. There has been some
strange in and out running during the season, hut there have
also been some half dozen days when the racing was of a
sufficiently interesting character to draw a large and fashion-
able attendance. Such was the case on August 22d, when
there were five good contests, two of which we take the fol-
lowing good discription from "Kirk's" letter in the New
York World:

A more perfect day for racing could scarcely have been
had than to-day. The weather was bright and cool, with
but little wind, and as the track was good and the number of
starters not too large in any of the races to prove embarrassing
either to the starter or to the spectators, the day will long
be remembered by those present. It was also a day to be re-
membered both by those who lay and those who take the
odds. In the first place all four of the favorites were beaten
and the Mutuals paid on the first race $83.30, on the third
$125 and on the fourth $105.20 — an average never before
known since the introduction of the system into this country.
The racing began with a dash of three-quarters of a mile,
for all ages, with the usual non-winning and beaten allow-
ances, the entrance for which in the matter of horses
specially fast for the distance have rarely been equalled.
Four of the horses had each run during the present season
over the same course in 1.15 viz: J. Abingdon's Disturbance,
C. Reed's Bounce, E. Heffner's Little Pull and W. L- Cas-
sidy's Saunterer. Another, the Dwyer Brothers' Bootjack,
had won over the same course in 1.15o, while of the others
Morris & Patten's Fellowplay had won over the mile course in
1.41 J, and Fatinitza in 1.43 J. The other entries, Monarch and
Sir Hugh, were known to be very fast.and as none was over-
loaded in the matter of weight, admirers of faet time natural-
ly expected to see the record nearly reached. The starters
and weights carried were as follows: Bootjack, 114 pounds;
Disturbance, Fatinitza and Little PhiL each 108 pounds; Fel-
lowplay, Sir Hugh and Saunterer, each at 105 pounds, and
Monarch at 91 pounds. Bounce, of whom many expected a
good race, was scratched at 10:55 a. m. In the last of the
pools sold Bootjack was the favorite, with Fellowplay a strong
second choice. The horses appeared promptly at the post
and they certainly presented a very handsome appearance,
decorated, as all were, in the colors of their several stables.
After several small skirmishes the flag was dropped to a good
start to all except Saunterer, who, by some unaccountable
mystery, was left at the post. The instant the flag was down
McLaughlin showed a trifle in front, with Bootjack lapped
by Fellowplay and Monarch and Disturbance, Little Phil
close up in front of Sir Hugh and Fatinitza. The instant it
was possible McLaughlin took Bootjack to the rails, and with
Monarch second and Little Phil third they made it a driving
race to the five-furlong post and thence to the half, which
they passed as they swung into the main track each a neck
apart, followed by Disturbance and Fellowplay together.
When well into the main track both Bootjack and Monarch
drew away from Little Phil, and as they reached the east
turn Little Phil dropped back behind Fellowplay, who
closed upon the leaders so quickly that at the 500-yard post
Fellowplay was at Monarch's saddle skirts. He improved at
every stride, as also did Monarch, so that as they turned
into the homestretch Bootjack (lying in close to the rails) only
lead by a head, while the others were as even as they could
run. Half way between the three-quarter and seven-fui'-
long posts both Monarch and fellowplay got up even with
Bootjack, which caused McLaughlin to bring his whip into
play, an example which was followed by O'Leary on Mon-
arch, and Frank McLaughlin on Little Phil. The three kept
together to the pool stands, when, amid screaming applause,
Monarch got his head in front and as Stone got Fellowplay
up on the outside at the same time it looked still to be any-
body's race, but the light-weighted Monarch could not be
reached and from a head he increased his lead to half a length
by which he won, with Bootjack second, a head in front of
Fellowplay and Little Phil. A length away was disturbance,
with Fatinitza and Sir Hugh. Time, 1:14, which, although
it beats all the previous three-quarter time over the course,
only equals the record.

After the racing the judges held a meeting and investigated
the failure of Saunterer to start with the other horses for the
first race, and deeming that George Barbee, the rider, was
solely to blame, they decided to suspend him for the re-
mainder of the season. The decision is thought by many to
be very harsh and entirely unprecedented.

The second race was the third renewal of the Relief
Stakes, for three-year-olds, at a mile and five furlongs, the
conditions of which were that colts should cany 110 pounds,
geldings 107 pounds and fillies 105 pounds; that winners of
any race the year the stake is run should carry 7 pounds
extra, and that non-winners and maidens should be allowed
7 and 12 pounds. Under these conditions Green Morris won
with Goldbug at 105 pounds in 1880, and Mr. Reed with
Thora at 112 pounds last year. The starters to-day were
Burnharn's Charley B. and Young's Boatman, each at 114
pounds, and Bryson's Kite at 95 pounds. Boatman was a
big favorite. Kite was the first away, followed by Charley B.
and Boatman. For the first three furlongs the pace was very
slow, but when Charley B. took the lead at the three-quar-
ters, the pace became fairly fast. Charley led by a length at
the seven furlongs and by a length and a half at the end of
the five furlongs, with Kite and Boatman running head to
head. There was but little change until they reached the
turn to the backstretch, when, as Charley B. sailed away,
Boatman followed, the' two running down the backstretch
two lengths apart and leaving Kite at every stride. As they
made the east turn Boatman closed up to just about a length,
which was the best he could do until they were well-nigh
into the stretch. Under the whip Boatman got up with Char-
ley aud the two ran together to the pool-stands, at which
point the race ended, for Charley B. came away from Boat-
man and won with considerable ease by two leugths; with
Kite ten lengths behind Boatman. Time, 2:54. The last
mile was run in 1:45. The time, as a whole, howevor, is
somewhat slow compared with Bend Or's 2:4!) last Saturday,
while it iB also three seconds slower than Thora beat Crick-
more in last year.

As Boatman had beaten Carley B. for the Sequel and Ken-
ner stakes and as Carley B. had defeated Boatman for the
Travevs Stakes there was some interest in this their fourth
meeting, and as it resulted in Carley's success the question
of superiority is more than ever unsettled, although Carley
B. to-day in the hands of Jimmy McLaughlin certainly ran a

very good race. Unfortunately he is not in either the Sep-
tember Stakes at Sheepshead Bay or the Dixie at Baltimore,
although he may prove a dangerous customer for the Breck-
enridge. As Boatman has none but western engagements,
the two cannot meet unless they should come together in
some race to which they are both eligible at Sheepshead
Bay.

The following are the telegraphic dispatches giving an ac-
count of the last days' races:

On Thursday August 24th, in the first race, three-quarters
of a mile, Lord Raglan won; Baron Fauceret second, Barnes,
the favorite, third. Time — 1:19. In the second race, 1J
miles, Pinafore won; Farragut second, and Thorn third.
Time— 2:43.1- In the third race, one mile, Creosote won;
Vera second, Gus. Matthews third. Time — 1:46£. In the
fourth race, steeplechase, 2% miles, Post Guard won; Annette
second, Rose third. Time — 5:20.

On the 25tb, in the first race, three-quarters of a mile,
Jake White won; Patti second.Lutestring third. Time — l:14f.
In the second race, a mile and 500 yards, Fellowplay won;
Tom Plunket, second, Fannie B. third. Time — 2:43£. In the
third race, one mile, Jake White won; Valparaiso second,
Malasine third. Time — 1:432-. In the fourth race, hurdle,
one and a quarter miles, Revenge won; Charlemagne second,
Glasgow third. Time— 2:19.

On the 26th, in the first race, one mile, Monarch won.
Wedding Day second, Farce third. Time, 1 :44. In the
second race, three miles, Lydia Stanhope won; Etta Warfield,
recond, Bushwhacker third. Time, 5:25. In the third race,
one and one-eight miles, Patti won; Standoff second, Kenne-
saw third. Time — 1:571.

The Petaluma Pair.

In the center of a large and valuable farming district, that
yearly increases in value and productiveness, Petaluma is
one of the most flourishing towns in the vicinity of the coast,
and the visitor cannot fail to admire the many improvements
projected and carried out by its thriving and public-spirited
citizens. The annual fair of the Sonoma and Marin District
Agricultural Society has always proved to be very popular
among the farmers who take a pride in their excellent stock
and produce, and so recognizing the value of fostering these
important branches of stock-raising and agriculture, this
association resolved on purchasing a new track, and on furn-
ishing it with all the grand stands, stalls and exhibition
buildings required for'fairsof everincreasingmagnitude. The
tract of land is admirably suited for the purpose, being situ-
ated within three-quarters of a mile from the center of the
the town, the only drawback being, that those who do not
have their own carriages must walk a long distance from the
entrance to the race track. The grounds are about seventy-
five acres in extent, twenty-five of which are laid out with
walks and driveB, along which is planted trees in rows and
groves, that when they attain their growth will make one of
the prettiest driving parks in the state.

At the entrance, facing on the main street of East Peta-
luma, is the pavilion, a three-story wooden building, with &
tower on each side of the entrance. The building is 100x158
feet, constructed with great care, with an eye to durability as
well as architectural beauty. On the left as one enters the
building are the offices, dressing-rooms for the ladies and
meeting-room for the officers and directors. On the right is
a spacious hall for exhibits, which is decorated with the
national colors. In the center plays a beautiful fountain, over-
hung by singing birds and surrounded by ferns and flowering
shrubs.

The track is well laid out, a full mile in length, with the
first turn, as at Sacramento, a little too close to the starting
point, especially when there is a large field of horses. It is
built on good soil, and when properly cared for will be one
of the fastest and safest in the State. There is an ample grand
stand with a bar and restaurant and all the details have been
carried out under careful and efficient supervision. The
stalls and pens are in excellent order, but ample as the ac-
commodations appear to be, they were found inadequate to
the demand and while the races were in progress additional
space was being prepared on every side. The land and im-
provements have cost upwards of $40,000, and with judi-
cious and liberal management, the Petaluma park will be the
finest show place of its kind in the vicinity of San Francisco.
Tlie Races.

The early train on Tuesday from this city took up a large
deputation, and the town was filling fast with visitors from
every quarter and shortly after dinner there was a lively dis-
ply of vehicles on their way to the track. The weather was
very agreeable, save that the wind was somewhat cool on the
grand stand, and the ladies, preferring comfort to display,
gathered in pretty groops in the topmost benches where they
were quite shielded from the breeze. The attendance was
excellent for a first day and promised auspiciously for the
first fair held by the Association in^their new pleasant and
commodious grounds.

The first race on the programme was a purse of $500, fiee
for all runners, a half-mile and repeat, but as the association
only offered two purses for the thoroughbred horses, it was
not sufficient inducement for them to put in an appearance,
much to the disappointment of those who have a fondness
for this style of racing. As there was thus only a trot re-
maining on the card, there was a long delay in ringing the
horses for the start; but there was not much complaint made
on this subject, as the visitors were mostly strolling through
the grounds, and marking the improvements made on every
side.

The raco was for the 2:50 class, and the entries were Pla-
ceda, Huntress, Como, Emma Taylor, Roscoe, Lady Zane, St.
Patrick, No Name and Little Jim, but only the first five in
the above list entered an appearance on the track. On the
previous evening, Como had been a good favorite in the pools,
but just at the start ho and Huntress sold about even at
twenty against four for the remainder, and even at that small
evaluation tho three horses composing the field were rated
far too high, as two of them were distanced before the race
was over. At the fourth attempt they got away with
Placeda in the lead, she leading Huntress hah* a length
at the quarter, but she broke shortly after, and theuce
the heat was betweon Huntress and Como, and the latter
leaving his feet, Huntress jogged past the wire in 2:40.], Em-
ma Taylor and Roscoo being distanced. The betting now
reared rouud, Huntress bringing $25 against $15 for tho two
others. Placeda had the best of the start and as Huntress
broke at the first turn, Como played so close attendance on
the bay mare that she got off her foot in mid back stretch,
and Como coming away won handily by a length from Hunt-
ress, who was never able to close up the gap made by her bad

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break. The time was 2:39}. There was a good deal of scor-
ing in the third heat and it was only at the sixth attempt that
the horses were tapped off with Huntress slightly in the lead,
the odds being $20 on Como, against $10 for the other two.
This heat was admirably contested and the pace was so hot
that both Huntress and Como left their feet two or three
times, but in each instance although they lost ground, they
were speedily brought to their gait by their skillful drivers.
TJp to the half mile Huntress had the advantage by some two
lengths, but from that point he closed on the mare and
when well in the home stretch he carried her off her feet, but she
was speedily closing up the gap and it looked like a dead heat
when again she flew in the air, a few yards from the wire, and
Como won by a length in 2:3$, with Placeda just escaping the
distance flag. It now looked such a certainty for the chestnut
stallion that there was no betting. For the fourth heat the scor-
ing was very tedious out at last on the eighth trial they got
off and Huntress showed such a burstof speed that she took
the pole somewhat too soon, and Placeda trotting side by
side with Como, his driver found himself in a pretty pocket,
a pleasant position that was in a measure due to his lack of
foresight at the start. Luckily Placeda broke id the middle
-of the back stretch and drew out and alongside of the mare,
but her speed was not to be gainsaid and she gradually opened
out a gap and won in a jog in 2:39.}. The betting in the first
heat was §20 on Huntress and Placeda against $15 for Como.
Huntress again got slightly the best of the start and going at
a merry clip she opened out a gap of two lengths at the quar-
ter, but down the back stretch Como moved up and then
broke, repeating the trick on the turn into the home stretch,
but even when nearing the draw gate the race seemed unde-
cided, as Huntress broke and ran twenty yards^beforeshewas
brought to her feet, she finally beating Como but by a length.
It was the general opinion that the most experienced driver
won and not the best horse.

SUMMARIES.

Petalnma, August 29. — Trotting Race. — ?4C0, best three in five to

names s. „

S. S. Drake names en. f. Huntress 1 2 2 1..2

C F. D. Hastings names ch. h. Como 2 1 1 2.. 2

E. B. Conley names b. -in. Placeda 3 3 3 3. .3

J B. Chase'named Boscoe dist.

31. O'BieUy names br. m. Emma Taylor dist.

And the following were drawn; H. G. Carrillo's b. m., Lady Zanne; S.

Bperry's ch. g. St. Patrick; W. G. Atkins' b. h. no name and S . P. Taylor's

b e. Little Jim.

* Time.— 2:40^ 2:39J-4' 2:3S 2:39^ 2:39.

Between the two final heats there came up a novel race for
decision, it being a trial of skill and judgment to make the
nearest time to three minutes for a sum of §40, offered by a
gentleman interested in the success of the Association. There
were four entries, Roscoe, Kustic, Plough Boy and Lady
Starr, and the contest was so close that even the best timer
had to await the decision of the judge, who gave the purse to
Bpsticwith 2:59£, Koscoe being credited with 3:01. The af-
fair created a great deal of amusement, and it might be a tell-
ing part in our programmes, if collision between the drivers
and outsiders could be prevented during the time of the heat,
but this is almost an impossibility.

The first race on the second day was a purse of $700 for the
2:25 class, in which were entered Starr King, selling for $25,
Sweetness for $20, Crown Point S15, and Cairo, $2. The
track was in excellent condition, and there was every prom-
ise of a close contest and of fast time, save by some it was
claimed that Starr King was a trifle lame, while Crown
Point appeared to be somewhat overtrained. After a few
false starts, the horses got off on fair terms; but at the first
turn Starr King was not on his good behavior, making a dis-
astrous break and falling far into the rear, while Sweetness
reached the half-mile in 1:14, with Crown Point in attend-
ance. The position was unchanged until the three-quarter
pole was reached, when Starr King was seen coming at a
rapid gait, passing both'Cairo and Crown Point, but he could
not overtake Sweetness, who won easily by a length, in 2:275-.
There was a good deal of scoring for a favorable position in
the nest heat, and it was only at the eighth attempt that they
got the word, Starr King contenting himself with a quiet send-
off when in the rear, but in trying to improve his place he
broke at about the same spot as in the previous heat,
end Crown «Point following suit, it was left to Cairo to
join conclusions with the favorite, she reaching the half mile
first in one 1 :13. Along the upper turn it was apparent that
Sweetness could outfoot Cairo, and would surely take the
heat, when Starr King was seen coming up with a fine turn of
speed and at the head of the stretch he was in the second
position but he could not overtake the bay mare who finish-
ed an easy heat in 2:25 J, the others occupying the same relative
position as in the previous mile.

As may be supposed, there were great efforts made by those
who had pinned their faith on Starr King to retrieve their
losses, but no one could be induced to go against the mare's
chances, and betting as to the result was at an end. There
was again a great deal of jockeying for a position, which ap-
pears in the eyes of the drivers to be absolutely necessary in
the 2:25 class, all through the circuit, but when they come
to Oakland, Sacramento and Stockton, those parties who
pride themselves on their 'cuteness may find themselves
'left," under a more rigid interpretation of the rules. There
were fully a dozen false starts, before the drivers would
deign to come up together, but at last they were well in line,
and shortly after the bell was tapped the race was at an end,
as all three of the horses broke in succession around the first
turn, leaving the mare to show her speed to the half mile in
l:14f, when Starr King was seen once more coming up for a
close brush, that for a moment revived the hopes of his back-
ers; but this day "the mare was the better horse," and, with
plenty of speed left in her, she won the heat and race in
2:244, without a skip all through, Cairo being distanced.

The second race was for a purse of $350, given for three-
year-olds owned in the district. There were six nomina-
tions, of which but three came to the start. Ned, a son
of Overland, was a prominent favorite in the few pools
that were sold of two to one for the other two, Sister and
Deby Mott, odds that there were no ways equal to his ad-
vantage in speed and endurance, by which he was an easy
and unexciting winner in straight heats.

SUMMARIES.

Pet.'iluma, August 30. — Trotting for the 2 :25 class for a pn.se of 9700, best
Sin.") to harness.

J. A. Goldsmith names b. m. Sweetness Ill

Charles W. Welby, names ch. g. Starr King 2 2 2

G. Valensin name's ch. s. Crown Point 4 4 3

J. Hughes names b. h. Cairo 3 3— dist.

Time— 2-27J4, 2:25^, 224J&
p Same day — Trotting. Purse of $3 50 for three-year-olds owned in the
I district.

W. M. Wood names b. g. Ned Ill

B. CrandaU names Mr. Stfiigle'&b.f. Deby Mott 3 2 2

8. S. Drake names br. f. lister .2 3 3

Mr. Whitney's b. c. Magnet Mr. Bihler's b. c. Buck Forster and W.J.
] Starr's blk. f. Lady -S^arr were entered but withdrawn.
Time — 2 sK, 2 -.47%, 2 :4o^

The first of the three events on the programme for the
1 second day was the trotting dash of a mile by yearlings in
: harness and to run for a purse of S150, for which there were
the following entries: I. C. Reardon's Blue Gown, by Gus,
; dam by Geo. M. Patchen. Whitney's ch c Dawn, by Nut-
wood, dam Countess. Wm. Bourke's g c Dublin, by Admi-

ral, dam by Bell Alta. John Pfau's b c Young Eureka, by
Eureka, dam Fairbank's mare. P. J. Shafter's g c "Viking,
by Rustic, dam by Lawyer's Stockbridge Chief. Bihler's b c
No Name, by GenDana, dam by John Nelson. F. Needham's
b c Conemara, by Volunteer, dam by Speculation. Dawn,
Blue Gown, Viking and Conemara the starters. Long
before the hour of starting the grand stand and every avail-
able space for viewing the race was completely packed with
anxious and excited men, women and children to see the
babies trot. So far no race of the week has created such
interest, and from the reliable and interesting character of
these juvenile contests, it is now becoming quite apparent
that they, in the future, are destined to become the leading
feature in sporting circles. When the excitement first began
over this race, rumor had it that the chief contest lay be-
tween the Volunteer and Gus colts, but when the pool test
was applied the dark one soon came to light, and in spite of
the efforts of owner and driver of Dawn he was booked the
favorite over all the rest at long odds. That his owner was
confident of success, is evident from the fact of his having
given the driver of Dawn unlimited credit in the box on that
race, a circumstance well calculated to establish a favorite at
any time in the absence of any known merit in the animal
so backed.

Although it might be expected that such youngsters would
be difficult to manage in a race it was agreeably surprising
to see 'how examplory their performance proved, even for
some of the oldest quadrupeds in the business. In the third
effort they were sent off on an even start, all going steadily,
but Dawn, who broke badly and fell off thirty yards but at
the first quarter he had regained his place and. led by four
open lengths in 51 seconds. When the hali was reached he
had gained to an open gap of 50 yards in 1 :3S, followed in
long and open order by Blue Gown, Viking and Conemara.
These positions were but little changed, except by Viking,
who made a close contest with Blue Gown for second place,
at the finish, which, after a break in the homestretch was
first reached by Dawn, fully 30 yards in the lead. Conemara
being far behind the draw gate. Time, 3:084;.

The 2:40 class for a purse of fne hundred dollars was the
next race called. For this there came the following closely
matched contestants, who made the race a hot one from be-
ginning to end: Rowdy Boy, Vanderlynn, Marin, Johnny,
Frank Moscow In the pools^Vanderlynnn was a rising fav-
orite from the beginning to the finishing of the first two heats,
which he won seemingly at ease, in 2:31 J and 2:32^; Moscow
and Rowdy Boy alternately claiming the lead throughout the
first part of each heat, both succumbing to Vanderlynn at the
finish. At the close of the second heat Johnny made a fine
brush and got second place, although after a hard strug-
gle between all but Vanderlynn for the third heat, which was
won by Rowdy Boy in 2 :31J}, Vanderlynn was still a strong
favorite at 20 dollars against all the rest at 8. In the fourth
heat Johnny again became troublesome, and despite the skill
of contending artists, and speed of the other horses, he made
a handsome finish, working his way through all adversities
from the head of the stretch home, and winning the fastest
heat of the race in 2:30|. Up to this time each half mile was
made as reported by timers, in 1:18 or the fraction thereof,
and at no time did Johnny lead at that point, hence he must
be accredited with some of the best qualities of a moneyed
horse. The betting was now much duller on Vanderlynn, as
he had power to be unsteady, and a looser when breaking,
though his friends and backers still thought he would pull
through on his speed, consequently they were badly caught
in the fifth heat in which he was shut out for running to save
his distance, while Johnny scored another beautiful heat in
2:34, Rowdy Boy again being a very close second, Moscow
third, Marin fourth, Vanderlynn being distanced. Moscow
and Marin having gone to the stable, under the rules, for not
winning a heat in five, the contest was left to the frolicsome
Boy and Johnny. The latter being the favorite at varying
odds caused some speculation among the betters who were
principally losers on Vanderlynn. The sixth heat was a
close and well contested trot from the go to the finish; John-
ny's driver and owner, being evidently a little excited, let
him stagger and lose the heat, when within twenty yards of
the wire; Goldsmith seeing this quickly seized the only chance
for the heat, by virtually becoming a part of his horse, and
with a most beautiful effort helped him over the score, a win-
ner of the heat by an open length in 2:35£. The betting now
changed again in favor of Rowdy Boy, and once more the
boys from the Bay had a double bank. The seventh heat
was much like the sixth, except in the closeness of the finish,
this time Rowdy Boy broke when a foot in the lead and within
no more than ten feet of the score, and for which the heat
race and money were given to the son of Auctioneer.

SUMMARY.

Petaluma, Aug. 31st.---Pnrse of i5O0 for the 2:40 class.

W. Eourke enters b. h. Johnny 3 2 4 1 1 2 1

James Garland enters gr gKowdy Boy 4 4 12 2 12

A. B. Cooper enters c g Frank Moscow 2 3 2 3 3 ro

B. F. Miller enters b s Marin 5 5 3 4 4ro

Pat. Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn 1 1 5 5 dist

J. Mackey enters b a Exile Withdrawn

Time— 2 ;31M, 2 ;32X, 2 :31H, 2 :30M, 2 :34, 2 :35#, 2 :35.

The day's sport wound up with a running race, heats of
half a mile for a purse of 300 dollars, in which Haddington
was a great favorite at 20 dollars against 10 dols. for Estella C.
The latter took the first heat, and Haddington the two next,
winning the race. Time, 49f, 51 and 504 sees.
En tries of Stock.

S. S. Drake, graded stallion four years old or over, Admiral;
stallion two years old, Argenta; colt; mare four years old or
over, Eve; mare three years old, Elaida; five colts.

I. F. Cook, draft stallion three years old, Prince.

Sylvester Scott, Cloverdale, thoroughbred Durham bull
four years old or over, Mazourka's Royal Oxford; yearling,
Royal Oxford; two years old Loaujo; calf, Wily Ozford; cows
four years old or over, Alice Gray; three years old, Sadie
Maynard; calf, Maynard's Gem; jack, Monarch; jennet,
Fanny.

F. W. Loeder, roadster stallion and six colts; Whippleton
and six colts; graded yearling mare; single buggy horse.

J. Gallagher, draft stallion two years old, Robert Emmet.

J. Phillipini, draft stallion three years old, Rollin.

Fred Kuhnle, graded stallion two years old, Billy Wilson;
yearling stallion, Black Prince; mare four years old or over,
Mollie K.; yearling mare, Lotta Wilson; mare colt, Reni.

Francis De Long, thoroughbred Jessie, cow 4 years old or
over, Fashion; graded bull calf Washington.

A. C. Shelton, Berkshire boar.

Horse Breeders* Association, draft stallion and six colts;
horse of all work and six colts, Crown Prince and six colts.

Thos. Skillman, draft stallion, 4 years old or over, Torna-
do; draft mare I year old, Gertrude; horse of all work, 2
years old, Monarch.

S. Gilmore, draft stallion, 2 years old, Pollack II; draft
colt, Pride of the West; draft mare, 4 years old or over,
Queen.

J. Conway, saddle horse, Boney Boy.

A. J. Pierce, horse of all work, mare 4 years old or over,
Mollie; colt; Flora; roadster stallion 4 years old or over; Haw-
let, and six colts; roadster mare 3 years old, Nellie.

G. Pacheco, thoroughbred mare 4 years old or over, Cartie
C; yearling mare.

L. W. Walker, two Cotswold rams.

Willis Fanght, horses ot all work, mare 2 years old, Peggy;
mare 4 years old or over, Dolly; stallion colt, Billy; roadster
stallion and family, Little Macand six colts.

J. P. Rodehaver, draft stallion 4 years old or over, Time
oT)ay; horse of all work, 4 years old or over, La Fayette.

P. Hennelly, horse of all work, 3 years old, Petaluma
Prince.

Wm. Bihler, roadsters, Grey McClellan and family; stallion,
3 years old, Buck Foster; yearling stallion John; mare 4 years
old or over, Blanche; mare 3 years old, Mary Wallace; 2 years
old, Sally; draft mare 4 years old or over, Doll; draft horse
colt Ned; thoroughbred mare 4 years old or over, Jeannette.

Devon cow 4 years old or over, Young Curly.

J. Davener, draft stallion 3 years old, Cognac; mare colt;
mare 4 years old or over.

John Ring, graded horse colt, Norman Star.

I. R. Jewell, draft stallion 3 years old, Rolla; graded bull 4-
years old or over, Duke.

Pat Carroll, thoroughbred mare, 2 years old, Alice; saddle
horse. Black Jack.

Poultry.

W. D. Freeman enters pair buff Cochins, pair brown Leg-
horns, pair Guinea fowls, pair Rumples, pair Toulouse
geese, pair white China geese.

J. K. Fix, pair Muscovy ducks.

C. S. Gibson, pair Bremen geese.

E. C. Newton, pair brown Leghorns, pair buff Cochins,
pair Plymouth Rocks.

Mrs.'Wm. Hill pair buff Cochins.

Morris Bros., pair light Brahmas, pair dark Brahmas, pair
Partridge Cochins, pair black Cochins, pair white Cochins,
pair Plymouth Rocks, pair white Leghorns, pair brown Leg-
horns, pair white faced black Spanish, gold spangled Polish,
black and white Crested Polish, silver spangled Polish, black
Hamburgs, Houdans, black breasted game, seabright Ban-
tams, bronze turkeys, wild turkeys, Toulouse geese, Bremen
geese, Guinea fowls, peacocks.

Mrs. A. H. Patty, pair Bantams.

G. F. Ward, pair gray China geese, pair brown Leghorns.
Pavilion Items.

The Morris Bros, deserve praise for the interest they take
in improving their orchards and vineyards. On their table
were found thirty-five varieties of grapes, besides oranges,
walnuts, persimmons, figs and almonds, all of which were
raised on their farm in Sonoma county. They also exhibit at
the chicken coop twenty-five varieties of fancy fowl.

Mrs. T. T. Emus' special exhibit was plums, of which she-
h as fourteen different kinds. An inspection of her tables
prove there is no finer plum growing country than the vici-
nity of Petaluma.

Bush & Co. of San Francisco, had on exhibition Bailey's;
"California Chief" Grain Cleaner. The operation of this
machine excited the admiration of all who take any interest
in agricultural implements.

Standing close to the end of the pavilion was J. W.
Cassidy's fruit drier. The superiority of this drier to
many others is, that a drawer may be moved without any loss
of heat, and in removing no other drawer need be disturbed,

L. A. Hardin, of Vallejo township, exhibited several
sheaves of Egyptian and Smith wheat, whose plump, well-
filled heads guarantee it to be a good flour grain.

Mr. Geo. Wagner manipulated the working of a miniature
gate. This is a very ingenious piece of mechanism, and is
opened or shut by the simple pulling of a cord. It ought to
work as well on a large scale as it does before the sightseerers
at the fair.

Wm. Zartman & Co., of Petaluma, had several neat, du-
rable-looking carriages and wagons on exhibition.

D. W. C. Putnam had four breaking carts, of his own de-
sign and manufacture, which excited favorable comments
from the criticising public. Mr. D. R. McLennan also ex-
hibited two good breaking carts.

The sixteen Southdown sheep of C. H. Crane's are as fine-
looking lot of mutton stock as one could wish to see. These
annuals, when full grown, weigh about 250 pounds. Mr.
Crane has also one Poland-China boar, one year old, that
weighs about three hundred pounds, and a fine breeding sow
with four pretty pigs.

Mr. L. W. Walker, of Petaluma, exhibited two Cotswold
rams, two years old, that weigh about two hundred and
thirty pounds each. They are covered with coats of very fine
soft wool, and though they are a mutton sheep, their fleece
is very much admired.

E. W. Woolsey & Son had a band of thirty-five thorough-
bred merino sheep. The fleece on these sheep is unequalled
by any on the ground. One large ram, claimed to be the
best of his kind in the State, took the premium at the State
fair in 18S0, as the most promising lamb.

From the first day the numbers that attended the Fair in-
creased until the Pavilion would hardly hold the throng. A
perfect stream of people poured through the gateway into the
exhibition hall and out on the track. Though the races
attracted great numbers still they were hardly missed from
the other parts of the grounds.

The last article entered at the Pavilion was A. La Jeu-
nessl's Automatic Harrow. It is so constructed that by
working a lever the teeth can be set at any desired depth;
or if choked up with grass or clods the same lever frees it
from the rubbish and transforms it into a sled by lowering
the runners that guage the depth of the tooth.

D. M. Osborne & Co., of San Francisco, run a self-bind-
ing reaper by means of a stationary engine placed on the out-
side of the building, also an independent mower and a com-
bined reaper and mower.

TJ. Warnekrons displayed a general assortment of hunters*
and sportsmen's goods.

The stand that attracted the most interest was that of J. h.
Dias' "Petaluma Incubators" which hatched out chickens
daily in open view of the visitors. Nine hundred chickens
will be brought to light by the last day of the Fair. Every-
one who is a judge says that this is the best incubator ever
invented. The mother and brooder that goes with his ma-
chine took the highest honors at the Sonoma and Marin
Fair in 1881.

The success of the fair up to Thursday was beyond the
most sanguine expectations, the receipts amounting to 3*788
dollars, 50cts., in the following order: Monday, 323 dollars;
Tuesday, 1,017 dollars; Wednesday, 1,018,50 do'ls.; Thursday,
1,430 dols. The grand parade of stock was to be held on Friday,
but on Wednesday there was a preliminary parade, when the
animals took up the entire track. It was a display that has
never been equalled in the two counties, and all through the
week the commodious pens and stalls have been crowded
with visitors, comparing notes on the merits of the stock. On
Friday the premiums were awarded to-day the prizes will be
distributed, of which the fullest details will be given in our
next issue. We hope the association will realize the truth of
the old adage: "Nothing succeeds like success."

150

*Q\iz ^vzt&tx and jlipuristtmtt.

Sept 2

BASE BALL.

The Haverlys and the Athletics.
It seems difficult to establish base ball in the city on such
a sound financial basis as "would allow the strengthening of
our local teams with some of the efficient players from the
East so that we should see a higher state of proficiency than
is now the case. Last Sunday's game between the above
clubs shows the truth of these remarks, for although the at-
tendance was again very large, the visitors took but little in-
terest in the game, as it was of the most one-sided descrip-
tion, it appearing at the end of the seventh inning as if the
Athletics would be Chicagoed. In the eighth inning, how-
ever, they managed slightly to retrieve their fallen fortunes,
but the Haverlys won in eight innings by a score of ten to
sis. It is a pity that the Athletics could not improve even on
their former efficiency. It was a popular club, but the lack
of public patronage has induced a supineness among its mem-
bers that does not augur well for its success in the future.
Following is the score:

HAVERLY.

T.B. E. IB. P.O. A. E.

Meecan, p. and Cd b „ 4 1 1 1 14 0

-J. Carroll, p. and 2d b 4 3 2X30

Spaoliliug, 3d b 4 10 2 2 1

Xawtoo, r. f 4 10 10 0

JF. Carroll, c 4 2 0 13 3 3

Levv.c. f 4 10 0 0 0

McCord, s. s..., 4 10 0 2 0

Moran, 1. f..._ 4 0 0 0 0 1

Pratt, lstb 4 0 0 9 0 2

Totals 36 10 3 27 24 7

ATHLETIC.

T.B. B. IB. P.O. A. E.

Boyle, c. I. 5 0 0 0 l 1

Angus, I. f 4 0 0 2 10

Cullen, 2 b 4 11112

Depangber.c 4 0 0 6 3 1

Cuinmtngs, p. and 6. B 4 0 0 0 6 1

InseU.lstb 4 2 1 11 0 0

Swoenev, c. and s. s 4 12 0 5 1

Keating, r. f 4 112 0 1

Hamilton, 3b 4 10 2 2 0

Totals 36 6 5 24 19 7

Innings 123456789

Haverlv 3 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 t--10

Athletics 0 00 00 0 05 1-6

t Haverls'R played but eight innings.

Earned run— Athletics 1. First on errors— Athletics 3, Haverlys 4.
Left on Second-— Haverlys 1. .Struck out— Athletics 11, Haverlys 2. t)ou-
bleplay — Pratt alone, and Angus and Cullen. Bases on balls— -Athletics
1, Haverlvs 2. Wild pitches-— Jleegan 2, J. Carroll 1, Curo.ro ings 9. Passed
.balls — Depangher 3, Carroll l.

The Championship League. — Since the commencement of
the last tour of the Western clubs to the East, Providence
has made an important advance; and now, with the August
games nearly at an end, Providence leads Chicago by five
victories and Detroit by seven, the two nearest clubs in the
race. Of the Western clubs Buffalo has made the most
progress while in the East, and that team now stands next to
Boston. The record to August 2o shows the clubs occupying
the following relative positions in the pennant race :

Providence _ I ..!

Chicago I 6 .

Detroit I 2|

Boston. 5|

Buffalo 3

Cleveland i 4.

Troy ' 3

"Worcester J lj z| ii o

Oamea lost. I23i25|29|30

ilil

i 31 5 9< SI 41

I 2| 7 5| 4| 36

7 fl =; o ii

C 2 ..

l|0j

~ 3^

20; 61

23 S9

21 55

20i 54

I 22 52

|21|34

32:32 50 251 1 ""j '".

The American Championship.

The pecuniary success of the American Association clubs
this season is specially noteworthy. One result of this suc-
-cess is the assured fact of the permanent existence of the
association. Better club management, however, will be
necessary in the future in the selection of a more desirable
class of players than the majority of the clubs have had
this season. The association championship contests have
thus far been interesting, but now that the success of Cin-
cinnati is assured the interest is falling off. The record to
date shows the six clubs occupying the following relative
positions in the pennant race:

Games Games Games Games Possible
Club. won. lost, played, to play, victories.

Cincinnati 38 17 55 15 53

Athletic 32 22 54 16 48

Eclipse 28 22 30 20 48

St. Louis 28 32 60 10 38

Alleghany 22 30 52 18 40

Baltimore 14 39 53 17 31

It will be seen that Baltimore is now out of the race and as
also St. Louis, and Allegheny is nearly so. The best man-
aged clubs takes the lead.

The East vs. the West. — It will be seen that thus far the
East leads the West by one victory. The Providence leads
the Eastern teams in their games with Western teams, and
Buffalo leads the West as against the East. A summary of
the victories and defeats of the month thus far shows the
eight clubs occupying the following relative positions:

Games Games Games

Cluh. won. lost. played.

Providence 7 2 9

Buffalo ... G 3 9

Boston 5 4 0

Troy 5 3 8

Cleveland 5 4 9

Chicago 3 5 8

Detroit 3 6 9

"Worcester 18 9

There was another one-sided game at the Oakland grounds
■on Sunday last, between the Olympics and the Stockbrokers
club, resulting in a victory for the Olympic club by a score
of twenty to six.

The game to-morrow at the Recreation Grounds will be
"between the Niantics and the Haverlys, and it is probable
that at the Oakland Grounds the Olympics will try conclu-
sion with the Reddington Club.

A Bold Challenge.

Dob's Lightning Salve Co. challenges all other hoof and
healing ointments, not alone in this State, but in all other
places, to a competitive test to take place in the city of Sacra-
mento during the State fair. The wager of $500 will be put
up that Dob's Lightning Salve is far superior for sore
shoulders, collar galls, horses cut upon barb wire fences,
burns and bruises, also cracked heels, and quarter cracks.
The decision shall be left to prominent horsemen. Very Re-
spectfully, Dob's Lightning Salve Co.
Lodi, San Joaquin Co., Cal.

THE RIFLE.

The International Rifle Match.

The National Rifle Association has issued a circular setting
forth the terms of the international rifle match to be shot at
Creedmoor, September loth and 16th, between the teams of
the British Volunteers and the National Guards of the United
States. The distances will be 200, 500, 600, S00, 900 and
1,000 yards, with open-sighted military rifles, without wind-
gauges or Veuier sights. The weapon used is strictly a mil-
itary rifle, similar to that used by the National Guard or
militia. The members of the teams will appear in the uni-
form of the organization to which they belong. The States
having a militia organization have all encouraged its mem-
bers to compete for places on the team, and it is therefore
thoroughly national in its composition.

The National Rifle Association has agreed to shoot a return
match with the British Volunteers at Wimbledon next year,
and to do this it is necessary to raise $6,000. The funds
now in the treasury of the association are entirely inadequate
to meet the expenditures of the proper entertainment of the
British visitors in the coming match, being barely suflScient
for the cost of the rifle practice of the American troops at
Creedmoor. Therefore the association, as in former years,
is compelled to appeal to the public for contributions. The
association hopes that the contributions may exceed the nec-
essary $6,000, as the surplus would be devoted to the pur-
chase of an international trophy, to be shot for alternately at
Wimbledon and Creedmoor. Contributions to the amount of
$1,500 have already been received.

The preliminary shooting at Creedmoor to decide on the
team to represent this country was terminated on the ISth of
August with the selection of the twelve volunteers who made
the highest scores, while Ward and Shakespeare the, thir-
teenth and fourteenth are assigned to the reserve. There
were three trials at which the aggregate was as follows:

(Three highest I

Aggre-
gate.

A. B. Van Heusen, 12th N. T

S. C. Islam, 31st sep co., Hion, N. T

T. J. Dolan, 12th N. T

Captain J. W. Griffith, 9th N. Y. . . .

J. L. Paulding, 12th N. T

Fred Adler, 7th N. T

M. D. Hinds, 10th separate company
D. H. Ogden, 20th sep com. Bingham'n
Capt. R. Atkinson, 73d Pennsylvania

J. Smith, 7th N. J

C. W. Hinman, 1st Massachusetts..

J. McNevin, 93d N. Y

N. D. Ward, 1st N. Y

Major E. O. Shakspeare, 1st Div. Pa

169

182

15S

165

ISO

160

165

165

175

165

176

160

164

169

155

167

151

163

152

163

166

166

167

145

164

169

155

167

156

154

146

16S

16S

150

156

154

156

148

151

134

151

169

509
505
505
501
488
481
4S1
478
477
477
475
460
455
454

On the announcement of this selection, the team was
called together and they elected Colonel Bodine to the re-
sponsible position of Captain, who in returning thanks for
the honor conferred upon him said that in reference to the
question of what rifle or rifles would be used by the Ameri-
can team, the committee would content itself with merely
recommending a weapon, and that every member of the
team would be free to use the weapon that suited him
best.

Colonel Bodine won the sobriquet of "Old Reliable" at
Dollymount in the contest with the Irish team in 1874. On
the part of the American team one center was required to
make a tie, and a bull's-eye to win. It fell to Colonel Bodine
to fire the last shot. The result was a bull's-eye and victory
for the American team. Colonel Bodine shot at Dollymount
again in 1S76 in the American team, and also in the contest
of 1S77. He was captain of the American team that gained
another victory over the Irish team at Dollymount in 1880.
His record as a marksman both with the smoothbore and the
military rifle is not surpassed by that of any man in Amer-
ica. He has been a member of the National Guard for four
years as Colonel and Inspector of Rifle Practice for the Fifth
Division, New York State.

Oakland vs. Nevada City.
A rifle match came off last Saturday afternoon, when
Messrs. H. Cardew and S. Curnow of Virginia City, Nevada,
shot against N. Williams and Col. Kellog of Oakland 50 shots,
200 yards. The former gentlemen made at Virginia city 433
points of a possible 500, or 86"6 per cent, while Williams and
Kellogg shot at the Shell Mound range and made 440 points
of a possible 500, or 88 per cent. Following are the scores:

H. Cardew 5 .4 45444455 — 44

4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 — 43

4 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 — 45

4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 5 — 44

4 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4—42

S. Curnow 4 545 544444 — 43

4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 — 41

4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 — 46

4 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 5 4 — 44

4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 — 41

Total 433

Col. Kellogg 4 5444 44545 — 43

4 444 44 4454 — 41

5 55 4 54 4445 — 45

4 54444445 4 — 42

5 45554454 5 — 46

Sergt. Williams 5 5444 44544 — 43

..5 444454455 — 44

5 45 4 545445 — 45

5 5 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 5 — 46

5 5 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4—45

Total 440

The San Francisco Fusileers.
The 1 lth annual picnic and target-excursion of the San
Francisco Fusileers, Company C, Second Artillery, took place
last Sunday at Shell Mound Park. This organization has
prize shooting every quarter, and every member must prac-
tice with his rifle two or three times before each quarterly
shooting, in order to be able to compete for prizes. There
were three targets; one for the company, another for the hon-
orary members and the third was the public target. The
distance was 200 yards, five shots offhand with Springfield
rifles. Of the 89 members the following gentlemen
are winners of prizes, with their scores, of a possible
twenty-five points. 1st prize, Charles Gloss, 23 points;
2nd, Corporal H. J. Mangels, 22; 3rd; F. Kuhls, 21;
4th, D. Schonfield, 21; 5th, Chas. Fischer, 21; 6th, John
Plagemann, 21; 7th, Louis Hoarke, 21. Though the
last five mentioned tied on 21 points, their place on the prize

list was decided by Creedmoor rules. At the honorary
members' target the winners are: 1st prize, Chas Thurbach,
22 points; 2nd, John Shaertzer 20; F. Hagermann 19; and
Capt. L. Siebe IS. The prizes for the company and honorary
members shooting will be distributed on the 3d Sunday in
September. The public target contained twenty-four rings
and each compititor had two shots. The first prize, $15, was
won by Corporal H. J. Mangels, 22 points; 2nd, $10, Fred
Kuhls 20; 3d, $7, C. Thurbach 20; 4th, ?6, Sergeant Otto
Lemke 20; 5th, §4.50, Mr. Carr 20; 6th, $3, F. Hagermann
19; 7th, $2, F. Boeckman IS; Sth, $1.50, L. Haarke IS; 9th,
SI, George Dobber 17. The place on the prize list for those
who tied on twenty and eighteen points was decided by
Creedmoor rules. The Fusileers may justly feel proud of
the company's shooting.

Last Sunday, Mr. Philo Jacoby, of the California Sehuetzen
Club, made a remarkably good score. Of twenty shots at a
twenty-five ring target at 200 vards, he made: 19, 22, 21, 24,
20, 24, 24, 17, 23, 24, 23, 29, 19, 25, 24, 22, 21, 22, 22, 22; total
442, or SS"4 per cent.

THE GUN.

California Wing Shooting Club.

The last shoot of the ' 'California Wing Shooting Club"
took place at San Bruno on last Sunday, only thirteen mem-
bers putting in an appearance. The day -was very fine, a
little too warm for the birds and very much in favor of the
gun, as the average was over seventy-nine per cent., only
thirty-two birds getting out of bounds out of one hundred
and fif ty-six birds shot at, Mr. Eobinson killing ten, giving
the best average for the season, killing 64 out of 72 and tak-
ing the first medal. Mr. Roche killed 8 and having second
best, 62 out of 72, and Dr. Hayes with 11 kills and 59 out of
of 72 for the season taking the third medal. The match was
at 12 single birds, 5 plunge traps, 21 yards rise and one hun-
dred yards boundary. After the main shoot there were sev-
eral matches, the first at five birds, 250 entrance with six-
teen entries, which proved to be very interesting, six of them
making clean scores, and was divided between Mr. Maskay
and Mr. Walch, after killing 14 birds strait. The second
was at 3 pairs double birds, S5 entrance with 5 shooters, Mr.
Pearson killing his three pairs and taking first money and
Locan and Jellett dividing second money. The next at 3
pairs double birds, Maskay winning first money, Precht, sec-
ond and W. Golcher Jr., the third:

11111

"0111

Eobinson 0 1 1

Pearson 1 0 1

Eoche 0

Jellett 1

Chesmore 1

Hays 1

Parker 1

Walsh 1 1111

Knowles 1 1

Eice 1 0

Kuss 1 1

Locan 1 1

Bogart 1 1

10 111111

10 110 10 1

1 —10

1 — s

11101110101—8

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 —11

1 1 1 0 1 0 — 10

1 1 1 1 1 1 — 11

1111101111— 11

11110 1

11

1

1 1*0 1 10101 1—9
1 100101 1 10—7
111 '0 101011— 9

11111110 0—9
1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 — 10

FIVE-BIRD MATCH.

Chesmore 0 Withdrawn — 0

Eobinson 1 1111—5

Walsh 1 1111—5

Slade 1 1111—5

Locan 1 1111 — 5

Precht.

.1 1 1 1 1 — S

Jellett 0 Withdrawn

Pearson 1 1 1 1 0— 4

Brown 1 10 11 —

Hayes 0 Withdrawn

Eoche 1 10 11

Maskay 1 1111

Buckley 1 1 1- 0 1

Kelley 1 0 11 1—4

Morgan 1 0 0 0 1—2

Golcher 0 1111—4

FIRST TIES. 2ND.

Eobinson 1 1 111 1

Walsh 1 1111

Slade 0 1 dr

Locan 1 11110

Precht 1 11111

3rd.

M1

1 1

1 1

Maskev .

.1 1 1 i 1 1 1

drawn

0 0 0

1 1 1

THREE-PAIR MATCH.

Chesmore 0 1

Jellett 1 0

Locan.. ^ 1 1

Pearson 1 1

Brown 0 1

THREE-PAIR .MATCH.

Slade 0 1

Walsh 1 1

Precht 1 1

Maskay 1 1

Enss 1 1

Golcher 1 1

Locan ..00

Hayes 1 1

Chesmore 1 0

Jellett 1 1

Pearson 0 1

Brown 1 0

1 0

1 0

0 1

1 1

1 0

— 3

— 4

— 4

1 1

0 0

1 0

0 1

0 0

1 1

1 1

1 0

1 0

1 1

0 0

0 0 —

1 0 —

1 1 —

1 1 —

1 1 —

1 0 —

1 0 —

1 0 —

0 0 —

1 0 —

1 1 —

Trapping Bears is favorite sport with the stockmen while t^.
pasturing their stock in their mountain ranges. On James v.;
Moore's range, above West Point, they set a bear trap, and ':■■
fastened it securely to a good-sized sapling, thoght to be •■,
strong enough to resist the tugging of any animal that might t^
become entangled in its clutches. One day the stockmen
were amazed to find tree and trap shifted from their wonted
place. A bear of enormous size must have got nipped, and
in its violent efforts to get away, pulled up the tree by the
roots. The trap was found a little distance off, the brute
having succeeded jn tugging himself loose. On one occasion
bruin left his toes in the grip of the trap; another time an
entire foot was left behind. The region is also a favorit©|
haunt of California lions. — Amador Sun.

Last Sunday Messrs. A. F. Adams and W. W. Haskell
bagged twenty-one curlew and plover on the marshes near
East Oakland. They say that the curlew were the fattest
they had ever seen.

1882

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tete aud j^nnrtsmati.

15

Gun-Club Shooting at Bird's Point.
On Saturday last the Gun Club held their last shoot of the
' season, fourteen members answering to the call. The days
was very fine, and just wind enough to favor the birds, which
were a very good lot, and the second barrel was often required
to bring them to grass. The match was at twelve single
birds, rive ground traps, thirty yards rise, use of both bar-
rels, and 100 yards boundary. The shooting of several mem-
bers of the club was very good, Mr. Tom Ewing, the win-
ner of the medal, killing all, but the last one was so unac-
commodating as to fall just outside the bounds. Mr. H.
Black lost his eighth bird, but killed all the rest, and in the
Bhoot with Mr. Ewing, at four single birds, he lost one, Mr.
Ewing making a clean score, and taking the medal, with the
wished of every member of the club. After the main shoot
there was a freeze-out, divided between Mr. Golcher and
Babcock, each killing ten straight birds.
Fred. Butler. .. Ill '0 01011101— 8
A. W. Havens .111010111101—9
W. Golcher, Jr. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 - 10
E. E. Wilson ..111 "0 10111111— 10
H. Babcock ... 110110111100-8
T Ewin- . . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "0 — 11
P. McShane ...011110110010—7
H. S. King .... 111100111-101—9
C. Bandall .... 110011111110-9
C. P. Gordon. .110011000011—6
M Fuller ... 0 1 1 00000000 1—3

J. K. Orr 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-10

S. B. Wakefield 11 *0*0 11111101— 9
H. Black 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 - 11

* Dead out of bounds.

TIES SHOT OFF AT FOUR BIRDS.

T.Ewing 1 1 1 1- *

H.Black 10 11—3

FREEZE-OUT.
. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 10

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 10

11111110 — 7

;■;; -o - o

11110 — 4

Gordon 0 — 0

Bis 0 - 0

Bandall 10 — 1

Butler 111111110 - 8

Eoche 0 — °

Hart 1 1 1 1 "0 - 4

* Dead outside.

Babcock
Golcher
Ewing .
Orr ... .
Fuller

A Clay Pigeon Match. — On Saturday the members of the
Alameda Sportmen's Club held the first of a series of four
matches. The trophy to be shot for was a handsome gold
medal presented by Mr. F. E. Eastman and the conditions
were fifteen pigeons at eighteen yards rise. Of the dozen con-
testants Mr. Crellin was the last but not least as he won with
i score of thirteen as shown by the following table

Becton 1 1100011010110 1 9

Benner 1 10 0 1110 11

Strickland 1 0 110 10 10 0

Norton 0 110 10 10 0 1

Hopkins 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

10 00 0 — s

1111 0 9

10 0 1 0 7

1111 1 9

Williams 11111010100111 0 10

Pierce . . . .0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1— Iff
Mahew" 0 11110 11110 110 1-

Clarrage 1

'Tuttle 1

Vauhn 0 1 1 1

Crellin 1 1 1 1

1011111111100 1 12

1111010111011 1 12

0 111110 111 1 12

111110 0 111 1 13

Mr. Crellin was warmly congratulated on his adding another
to the many emblems of success that are already in his
possession.

■»

Trifling with a She Bear.

C. and W. Masters, of Polk County, Or., while hunting
on the headwaters of the Santiam last week, captured two
bear cubs. While on their way to the camp with their prizes,
the mother of the cubs suddenly attacked them and with one
blow of her paw knocked Charles out of time, sending his
gun out of reach and freeing one cub. She then turned upon
William, who discharged his Winchester rifle, inflicting a
flesh wound in her shoulder. She threw him down, releas-
ing the other cub, and dragged him 50 yards down a ravine.
Charles had recovered his gun, but was afraid to shoot for
fear of killing his brother. The bear finally gave William a
blow on the head, tearing his scalp fearfully, and then made
off after her cubs. Charles succeeded in getting his brother
to camp and dressed his wounds as well as possible, but it
■was two days before they were able to start for home. Charles
received scratches of so severe a nature that they were
yet unhealed at the expiration of five days, and his brother
•was confined to his bed for two weeks. Bear hunting is all
very well, but when the bear turns hunter there is not much

fun in it.

♦

It is stated that jackrabbits, which were recently so abund-
ant in the vicinity of Bakersfield that an ordinary sportsman
mi°ht easily kill a hundred before breakfast, have nearly all
disappeared, and that the late extremely hot weather has
killed them.

Fifty dollars has been offered for the scalp of a very large
and very bad grizzly bear, said to weigh 1800 pounds, that
has been troubling stock men on Bailey Creek, Shasta
county, killing many cattle and driving the herds from their
pastures.

The Forester Club of Sacramento have issued their pro-
gramme of the trap shooting tournament at the Agricultural
Park during the State Fair. The shooting will commence on
Tuesday, Sept. 12th, the first, or main match, being at twelve
birds each, §10 entrance, under the rules of the club. The
entrance money will be divided into ten prizes. Following
the main match there will be shooting for several days at
pidgeons, bats, balls, etc.

The Prince of Wales won three first prizes at the Norfolk
cattle show — one for a Short-horn bull and two Southdown
sheep. Acase of farming by proxy.

] Dr. Ellis, of Enssell county, Kansas, offers to pay ton
cents per head for sheep pastured upon his fields. He knows
: the sheep's foot is golden.

Subscriptions to the Laverack monument fund have already
, reached §100, with several counties yet to be heard from.

THE PADDOCK.

Breeding Coach Horses.

As will be seen from the letter of "Broad Arrow" and the
following article, copied from the Sunday Oreganktn, the re-
marks about breeding coach horses which appeared in a late
number of this paper have attracted attention. It is one of
the most important questions in relation to horse breeding,
and well worthy of being made the topic for the fullest dis-
sussiou. The views of our correspondent are sound, through
we re of the opinion that the great consideration is how to
increase the size, and how to preserve the desired character-
istics. The Clydesdale was mentioned as having proved a
successful admixture in giving the required stature, and the
preponderance of thoroughbred blood, adding the quality.
There are families which are, perhaps, better than Clydes-
dales, and, in fact, we frequently see mares- at work in the
heavy teams of the city, far nearer the desired type than any
of the draft breeds. That an augmentation of ^.ize can be
obtained from the coupling of medium thoroughbred sizes
with the ordinary mares of the country, and by liberal feed-
ing of the offspring, is certain, and that in two or three gener-
ations the increase will surprise those who have not witnessed
the effects of well-directed care.

In the article from the Oregonian, the writer makes a great
mistake in classing Abbotsford and Stienway as below 15i
hands and less than a thousand pounds in weight. Stienway
is a big horse and will come very nearly to the standard for
the coach horse, and not one of them that is not above the
height mentioned. Mr. Finigan has a yearling by Santa
Claus, which is nearly 15£ hands, and all the Abbotsfords we
have seen are larger than the ordinary run of colts of their
age. Very many of the descendants of Belmont, in the
second and third generation, are larger horses, though the
patriarch of the family was of medium size, and the Owen
Dales are invariably of powerful frames arid great substance.
That Oregon has taken a prominent place in the breeding of
fine horses cannot be questioned, though we think the credit
is due to an intelligent system of breeding rather than the
possession of a superior climate and soil to California. And
yet the reasons given may have some force and a longer sea-
son of greeen food desirable:

The Breeder and Sportsman, edited by Joseph Cairn
Simpson probably the ripest scholar in horse lore now con-
nected with the American press, says in the 'course of a lead-
ing article upon coach horses that "Oregon, so far as our ob-
servation has gone, has taken the lead of California in this
class of horses, as well as in the better class of draft horses."
Now the talented author of "Horse Portraiture" was never in
Oregon in his life, but he judges from the horses shipped
hence for sale in the California markets, and his judgment is
eminently correct. Graceful as is his concession, we cannot
believe it was done wholly from the desire to show himself a
man of greater liberality of opinion than usually falls to the
lot of most writers. There must have been some good ground
for so positive a declaration, or the writer quoted above would
never have made it. He is an observing man and is never
hasty in expressing his opinions. We have long been of the
belief that breeders cannot afford to breed for the race track
alone, whether they keep running or trotting stallions for
hire. Men of scant means who own good mares, must have
something else to look forward to beyond the peradventure
of getting a racehorse or a crack trotter. The old thorough-
bred horse Owen Dale, which died in San Jose nearly twenty
years ago, was a "poor man's horse," in this respect. But
three of his get were ever trained to run and all got a better
record than 1 :47 for a mile. Tet it was not in this respect
alone that this great horse, with his fine size and incompar-
able good temper, showed how valuable a piece of taxable
property he was to the now wealthy county of Santa Clara,
the garden of the Golden state. It was in the graded stock,
bred from ordinary mares owned by men of moderate means.
They comprised roadsters, carriage "horses and workhorses,
scattered all over that beautiful valley and adding to its ma-
terial wealth. Just how the values originate on property of
this sort, we are not prepared to say, but you will agree with
us that any man will want a big price for an animal which
he cannot readily replace. So it was with these great lengthy
Owen Dale colts of which the noted Copperhead was such an
example. He could trot in 2:38 with two men in a roadwag-
on, and could not getbelow 2:36 with one man in a sulky.
It was therefore evident that ability to pull weight, rather
than speed itself, was the prominent characteristic of Cop-
perhead, who was big enough to pull logs to a saw-mill.
Take it within the past few years, and you will see that this
important consideration has been overlooked somewhat in
Oregon, but to a far greater extent in California. To be of
any service on a farm, a horse ought to be at least fifteen
and a half hands high and weigh about one thousand pounds.
How many of the great trotting sires of California will come
up to this standard of excellence? Santa Claus (2:17£),
Steinway (2:23 at four years old), Echo (2:35), and Abbots-
ford (2:21), all fall far below it, while Nutwood, Alexander
and Brigadier were the only ones that went over it. In
searching for speed they have forgotten that the true place
for the trotting horse was on the road instead of the race
track.

And now if the reader will pardon the digression of the past
few minutes we will go back to the discussion of coach-
horses in general. The coach-horse must trot; a gallop will
not do. The trotting blood of some standard-bred sire must
be the foundation on one side, which it does not matter;
though we prefer it through the sire. Shape and quality be-
come naturally the next consideration and should be derived
through the dam rather than the sire. Now we suppose that
a man has a mare sired by some running horse like Monte
Christo or Osceola, with no further authenticated blood on
the dam's side; which would pay him best to breed the mare
to another running horse or some good reliable trotting
sire? It does not admit of a moment's hesitation, and he
would breed to the trotter every time because trotting-bred
horses are the most useful and therefore the most saleable.
Our own belief is that the coach horse of the future must
have an infusion of thoroughbred blood on one side of the
house, because the thoroughbred horse has a longer neck,
a more shapely head and generally speaking a finer coat of
hair, but the trotting blood is indespensable and therefore it
must be there, on one side or the other. Fur reasons already
given, we prefer it through the paternal line. Hugh Fields,
of Umatilla, is a man well situated to commence the breeding

of fine carriage -horses, as he has been breeding from
thoroughbred sires for nearly twenty years and must there-
fore have some very high-formed mares. He should now
get a standard bred trotting sire and breed for the coach, not
overlooking the stout blood of Mambrino Chief, which has
the ability to pull weight. At four year old Ericsson, Mam-
brino Chief's son, trotted a fourth heat in 2:30 to wagon, on
six weeks' work and trained by an amateur. "We don't be*
lieve Maud S. was any better horse, but we do think that
taaining is progressive and that the lowering of the trotting
record in twenty years from 2:19| to 2:10] is the result of
education based on study and expedience. Hiram Woodruff
was the greatest driver and trainer of his day. He paid
$2000 for the pacer James K. Polk to convert him into a
trotter and could not get him below 2:40. Now every farm-
er's boy from Maine to Oregon can put toe-weights on a
pacer and make him trot, while dear old Hiram never once
thought of it.

Oregon will always breed good horses for the coach, if
men will only take proper care of their colts from weaning:
time to maturity. The day has gone by when a man can lie
in his dirty blankets and hope to get rich by the mere spon-
taneous increase of dumb beasts. But for the active and
studious breeder, the man who will develop and educate his.
horses up to a real value, there will be dollars in ten years
hence where there are coppers to-day. Oregon can never
hope to rival California in the development of early trotters,
because the training season is so short that that a California
three-year old is as thoroughly gaited as an Oregon horse of
five. But for horses of ten or twelve years of age, the golden
state will not surpass us much. Oregon has eight months of
grass to California's five, and it is the silica in grass that
makes the bone. Flesh and muscle do not give a horse
stamina and endurance. He must have the bone to enable
him to stand the hard work. We believe that the work
horses grown in eastern Oregon have more bone than thoB&
produced in the Willamette valley, because there is more
silica in the bunch grass than in the native grasses of this
valley. And whenever the right men undertake their pro-
duction, Oregon coach-horses will be in demand in San Fran-
cisco and at heavy prices.

Last week W. C. Moyan, living near Albany, Oregon, lost
a horse, the fifth since Christmas. Desiring to know what
ailed the horse, he, assisted by others, made a post-mortem
examination. They were somewhat surprised to find in the
stomach enough binding wire to fill one of the hands. They
were the small pieces twisted together and clipped off on
thrashing, and rolled together had worked themselves
through the mucous membrane of the stomach in several
places, of course causing death.

FISH.

Fined for Catching Salmon. — Last week an Italian fisher-
man was arrested by several men engaged in the same busi-
ness for violating the State fish law, he having been guilty of
catching salmon since August last when the close season
commenced. He with others had caught and shipped ten
barrels of salmon, weich in the absence of a market in the
canneries, were salted and packed for shipment. The offense
was committed just below Courtland, and the case came up
for trial before Justice Thomas Hodgdon, of Washington,
Yolo county. I. S. Brown conducted the prosecution and
L. S. Taylor was the defendant's attorney. The defendant
was convicted and fined $50 and paid that sum. Mr. Brown-
then had half a dozen of the fishermen about Courtland ap-
pointed Deputy Constables so that they can have the power
to arrest, and it is understood that anyone found violating;
the law will be punished to the utmost extent. The largest
fine that can be imposed is $500, and imprisonment iB also*
allowable. It is said the fishermen generally are desirous of
having the law enforced. — The Bee.

A Screw Loose Somewhere — It will be very hard to make-
people obey fish and game laws when such things as occurred
in Police court No. 2 in this city this week happen. A fish
dealer was tried for having in his possession salmon out of
season. The guilty man confessed, the Judge properly in-
structed the jury, and the jury brought in a verdict of "not
guilty!" We knew that it was considered impossible to punish
the law-breakers in the counties bordering on the river where
salmon are caught, but it seemed possible that San Francisco
juries would convict when the guilt was proven. There is a
screw loose somewhere.

Jacob Vetter, while fishing at Prince's Bay, New York, on©
day last week hooked a turtle that weighed 126 pounds.

Fishing on the Bear River in Calaveras county is not good.
Either the fish are seeking new haunts, or they were too lazy
to bite during the recent hot spell.

During the past week great numbers of dead weak-fish have
been floating the lower bays of New York. The fishermen say
that the fish were killed by the attempts made to blow up the
sunken hull of the steamer Nankin in Swash Channel.

It is stated that mullet are running up the Pajaro and Elk-
horn sloughs. These fish appear annually for a few weeks,
and then suddenly disappear. They do not appear further
north than the Bay of Monterey. It is said they come from,
the Mexican coast, and are among the best table fish caught.

The Mariposa Qazelte says the water in the Merced Biver
has become so hot that it has caused all the salmon fish to
die. Tons upon tons of dead fish are daily drifting down the
river, which is creating a terrible stench, and the like was
never known before. Much uneasiness is felt among people
along the river, who fear it will cause sickness.

Manzanita Lake is about three-quarters of a mile long and
half a mile wide, and is fed by Manzanita Creek, a stream
heading in the snow of Lassen Butte, six or eight miles
above. From its borders, some of the projecting crags of
Mount Lasson seem to tower above, but they are in reality
six miles distant. The surrounding scenery is grand beyond
description. The water of the lake, pure as crystal, reflects
surrounding objects. It is very deep in places. Where the
bottom can be seen the clearness of the water renders the
depth very deceptive. People camping there lately report
excellent fishing and pretty good hunting.

The sale of several Llewellen setters at Aldridges, London,
Aug. 4th, resulted thus: Noble Wimlem, purchased by Mr.
Lidderdale, 23 guineas; Nimble Windem, purchased by Mr.
Cunningham, 36 guineas; Royal Windem, purchased by Col.
Makins, 36 guineas. Sydney Bondhu, to Mr. J. A. Piatt, for
34 guineas, and Champion Baffle, a Birmingham winner, to
the same gentleman, for 26 guineas.

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San .b 'rancisco , Saturday, Sept. lA, 1 &QA .

THE GOLDEN GATE FAIR.

well worthy of seeing. There is not a dull day in the
lot. The racing and trotting aTenotthe only attractions.
There are to be bicycling and military drills, and to take
part in the latter are the St. Patrick Cadets which ex-
hibited such marvelous skill in the tactics at Sacramento
a couple of years ago. It is a pity that the programme
is so arranged that the boys can only compete with those
of the same grade, the general impression being that they
could play their part with companies longer under arms
than their years from birth. There is scarcely a ques-
tion that the Golden Gate Fair of this year will be supe-
rior to any which have preceded it, and those who miss it
will regret the omission. The track was never in better
order. In fact, the thorough incorporation of the loam
and sediment has left nothing more to be desired in the
soil.

THE SONOMA AND MARIN PAIR.

THE QUAIL SEASON.

Although the horses have already distinguished them-
selves on the Bay District, at Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa
and Petaluma, the great interest to the people of San
Francisco centers in the performances at Oakland.
There are many who make a practice* of " following the
circuit," and to those who have the necessary time at
their disposal, a very good practice it is. But there are
a large number who cannot afford to visit all the places,
pleasant though it would be, and they are restricted to
attending the grounds, which are a practical suburb of
San Francisco. It is one of the pleasantest short trips
imaginable. Thirty-five minutes from the foot of Mar-
ket street lands the passengers at Shell Mound, and
twenty-five cents is all that is reqired for that much of
the expense, there and back. There is only one change
from the boat to the cars, and only two stopping places
between the wharf and the park. Although for eight
years we have made daily trips across the bay, the jour-
ney is never tiresome. There is always a freshness in the
air, there is always something new to interest. To those
who make occasional trips there must be still morepleas-
ure. But the attractiveness of the trip is only a small
part of the pleasure which awaits those who attend the
fair. In the first place there is an assurance of a fine
display in the stock rings. The entries of cattle and
horses will be larger than ever before, and very many
notable specimens of all the breeds come into competi-
tion. Notwithstanding the great interest which is taken
in this department of the fair, the contests on the track
are the lodestones which draw ninety per cent., at least,
of the sightseers. The speed ring is always a potent
magnet when the entries give the assurance that every
contest will be a sharp struggle for supremacy, and it is
safe to assert that every race on the programme will
prove of absorbing interest. The first day of the fair,
Monday, the 4th of September, is given principally to
running, there being two trots; one the 2:40 class, and
the other a special purse against time. It is needless to
repeat all of the entries which appear on the programme
elsewhere, and a reference to which will show that there
can scarcely be a lack of sport in any of them. The
first is a dash of three quarters of a mile for two-year-
olds, and the few which are engaged are sure to make a
lively spin. The second race is the Alameda stake for
three-year-olds, one and a half miles, and as Precious,
Eostress, Forest King, Duke of Monday and Maria F.
come together, there must result a capital race. The
Pardee stake is heats of a mile for all ages, and there are
six engaged in it, the Salt Lake horse, Red Boy, taking
part. Night Hawk, Fred Collier, Sister to Lottery, Pre-
cious and Fostress will give him, some trouble, and if the
scion of the house of War Dance gains the victory, all
who witness at will know that there has been a race.
There are twelve entries in the 2:40 class, some of them
which have already figured, with enough new names to
give spice and variety. From all the indications in pre-
vious races the classes this year bring together horses
•which are so nearly matched that there will be surprises,
startling episodes which will lend zest to the proceedings.
Vanderlynn after his victory on the Bay District course
•was thought to have this class at his mercy. In that
race Freestone demonstrated a capacity scarcely inferior,
and at Santa Rosa Frank Moscow "downed" the band.
Marin got a heat in the last race, and now when Manon,
San Mateo Belle, Rowdy Boy, Louis D., Exile, Edwin
Forrest and Big Lize come into the calculation, the
ciphering will give a good deal of trouble to those who
are endeavoring to select a winner. But it will be tire-
some to go all through the bill of the Golden Gate Fair,
and even a succinct statement of the entries a mere
repetition of names. There is no question, however, that
there, will not be a blank day throughout the week, and
while those who attend on the first day will be loth to
lose any of the succeeding, each one of the six will be

The California sportsman' s cup of happiness will
shortly be full. The close system for quail will expire
on the 15th, and the valleys and mountains will resound
with the crack of the breech-loaders. The dogs, so long
pent up in back yards and between brick walls, will
scamper round, mad with enjoyment. Th.ey know by the
loading of shells and the cleaning of guns that their
happy time has at last returned. Have patience with
them, ye sportsmen , and don't blame them if they flush
a few birds at starting. They are not worth much if
they do not. Remember how long they have been kept
from their favorite passion, and keep your temper; they
will be all right before the day is through, and when they
have worn off their wire edge they will make you some
fine points, and with a full bag you will return to busi-
ness refreshed and invigorated, to enjoy an appetite and
sleep the sleep that only the quail-hunter enjoys. If you
are a novice in quail hunting, do not overload yourself
with a heavy gun. A gun that feels light in a gun-
maker's store will weigh pretty heavy before you get
through with a long day's tramp over the difficult
ground you have to travel to follow quail successfully.
Seven pounds, unless you are as tall and strong as Sulli-
van, is heavy enough, and will be quite as effective as
more metal. Remember there is much walking to little
shooting, and you have to kill birds whose flight resem-
bles in speed the arrow from a bow, and quickness of
shooting is of more consequence than heavy loads. When
Demosthenes was asked what was the first requisite in
oratory, he replied : "Action." The second ? "Action."
The third ? "Action." If you ask for the first requisite
in quail shooting, the reply is : "Legs." The second?
"Legs." The third? "Legs." Therein lies its great
value to the city man. He will take more exercise after
quail in one day, than he could be induced to take in any
other way in a month. And then the value to the lungs
and digestion, to say nothing of dropping a brace right
and left, down a deep ravine, and seeing your well-
trained dog go down where you could not go yourself,
and bring one up and then the other, to lay them down
at your feet, more pleased than you are yourself. Now
show your appreciation by making much of him. But
don't make your bag too large; leave some for your
brother sportsmen, and for yourself another time. Don't
shoot the half-grown birds, for at the commencement
of the season there always are such; but when an old
cock gets up, bring all your San Bruno skill into play
and drop him — there is more satisfaction in that, than
the slaughter of a dozen innocents. Do not trouble
about the number of your birds. You can go back to
the city with a clear conscience that your bag, such as it
is, has been obtained in a sportsmanlike manner, and
not with what these diabolical pot-hunters call "rakes,"
wherein they maliciously wound more than they Mil.
After you have found your covey, and they take wing,
keep your eye well on the direction of their flight. You
will find them in the next ravine, generally near the top.
Then "comes the tug of war," the real science of quail
shooting. You will follow them with your dog — a brace
is better, too much hard work for one dog — you beat
round, not a quail moves. You are positive they came
there. Your dog, by his action, appears to be of the same
opinion. Presently, at the foot of a small bunch of
poison oak, he comes to a stand point, tail erect, himself
like a statue — beautiful sight, than which nothing is more
gladdening to a sportsman. You peer into the brush,
hardly large enough to hide a quail. You see nothing,
and begin to wonder what he is pointing at; but give it a
Mck, and whirr! out goes a hen quail — they always lie
closer than the cocks. You shoot, and most likely miss
from being over excited. Beat again, they are all there,
and lying like stones. Your dog finds another. You
are cool this time. Whirr! — a bunch of feathers. Seek
dead. And if you will persevere and beat that ground
thoroughly, going over it two or three times, you will
find them all, and get your afternoon's shooting out of
that flock, besides giving your dog a lesson on the tricks
of quail that he will never forget.

Those who have had horses at the fair of the Sonoma *.
and Marin Agricultural Association are delighted with
the new track and the stabling. Heretofore there have *
been growls. The track was anathemized. What- i
ever casuality [happened was ascribed to the
course, and the maledictions over accidents that I
that are likely to happen on the best of tracks were laid j
to the shorter courners which a half mile imposes. The i
trainers of horses in California are exacting in their de-
mands. They are, in a measure, spoiled by the uniform
excellence of the tracks throughout the State, and insist
on what would be considered in the Eastern States con-
ditions which could not be fulfilled. Even those who
date their advent on the Pacific Coast to a few years ago
are worse than others who have been accustomed to the
benefits of this climate for a score of seasons, and they
rail at the weather and the state of the track, when in
all of their previous experience they never were so well
served. A foggy morning is held to be a grievous draw-
back, when in their old homes they might be compelled
to wallow through the mud for a week at a time. When
at Petaluma they had to trot over a half-mile track they
were in the doldrums. The track was accorded the
mishaps which may have arisen from their own want of
care. But now the whole circuit of the most important
fairs does not present the overrated obstacles, and at every,
place the tracks are such as to disarm adverse criticism.
It is well that the directors of the Sonoma and Marin
took steps to do away with the objections, and there can-
not be a shadow of doubt that in the future the entry
list will compare favorably with those of the other fairs.
When horses trot as fast as they have done at Petaluma
this week it is the best evidence that the course is allj
that is claimed for it. With the rains of one winter to
give solidity it is probable that the track will be as fast
as any of the others in this State, and that will be fast
enough. A fast and safe track are not the only improve-
ments which have followed the change. In a very few
years it will be one of the most beautiful of fair-
grounds; and the ornamentation which judicious care
has provided will be one of the most attractive features.
No matter how good the track may be there are sur-
roundings which a fair-ground must have to make it
popular, and this needed characteristic has been duly
provided for by bringing the arts of the landscape
gardener to assist. Henceforth Petaluma will not be
behind adding one more to the first-rate courses of Cali-
fornia.

DEATH OP B. B. REDDING.

nd

B. B. Redding, one of the California Fish Commis-
sioners, died suddenly on Monday of last week. In this
death this State loses a most valuable public-spirited
citizen, and one who devoted great energy to any task
he undertook.

Mr. Redding has been for some years the leading
spirit in the Fish Commission ; the man of affairs who
took an absorbing interest in all questions relating to
fish and fishing ; and to whose activity and intelligent
direction the success of the commission is mainly due.

An ardent lover of the rod and line, and one who
thoroughly enjoyed the angler's pleasures, he was at the
same time imbued with a desire to advance the economic
features of fish culture, and to encourage habits of
scientific observation among those with interest in the
finny tribes.

Mr. Redding made an annual pilgrimage to the Cloud
River where he spent his vacation along its streams, rod
in hand. At all other times, his interest in the fish waft
devoted to the public, and his efforts were directed
toward replenishing the supply of streams and ponds, ai
stocking new waters.

His attention was not confined alone to the fish in-
terest, but he also did a great deal toward experimenting
with the acclimatization of foreign game birds in Cali-
fornia. Whenever he heard of any species which he
thought ought to do well here, he wrote for-ieformatiorif
and obtained specimens. This with fish and gamo.

Mr. Redding had a scientific knowledge of fishes, and
strove to impart a taste for it in others. Although in a
position where his time was greatly occupied and hold-
ing several honorary places of public trust, he directed
the greater space of his spare hours to his duties as Fish
Commissioner. In the Commission it will be exceedingly
difficult to fill his place One with his knowledge, en*
ergy, affability, and unflagging interest," it will bo hard
to find.

Mr. Redding was a warm friend, a genial companion,
an earnest worker, and a studious thinker. Such men
as he are rare. And when they are willing to devote
their energies to the public good, without fee or reward,
they are rarer still. The sportsmen of California owe a
debt of gratitude to the late Mr. Redding for his labors
on their behalf, which will keep.., his memorv
among them for man

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The 2:40 Class.

Again at Petaluma there has been a change in the
2: 40 class, and with only five starters, seven heats more
necessary to decide the race. Vanderlynn has been un-
fortunate ever since his first appearance, and it will take
some hard work to "rehabilitate" him hi the estimation of
his admirers. But green horses are proverbially uncertain.
At rare intervals one will appear which has the quali-
ties of an old stager, trotting as steadily as a veteran of
a hundred fights, coming to time with the exactness of
an old-fashioned clock and never disappointing those
who back him. These are generally of the "lead-
headed" class. . Never unduly excited, always showing
better in a race than in their work, and bettering the
trials which are shown in private. From the work we
saw in Santa Rosa when Johnny and Yanderlynn were
exercised in company, it was evident that the latter was
" not in the same order he was in his race at the Bay Dis-
trict. He could not speed with the son of the Auctioneer
and in the attempt would go in the air. There are dis-
turbing influences this season. which are likely to upset
all previous calculations, and which are not usually met.
The pinkeye is the black demon which is constantly
making an appearance to mar all the carefully laid
schemes. He comes in a shape to mislead. While there
is a strangling cough at times so bad as to endanger
choking down, the animal attacked does not get off his
feed and is apparently in good spirits. But all at once
the speed is gone. A move through the stretch entails
as much distress as formerly followed the full mile, and
the work heretofore given is found to be too violent a
strain. There is only conjecture to warrant the ascribing
the defeat of Yanderlynn to pinkeye, but as the disease
has extended all over the country, some of those attacked
giving scarcely an indication of its presence, it may be
that this peculiar form of apizooty has had something
to do with the result. Whatever the causes are for the
changes there is an appearance that this class is on a
par with the 2: 25 for startling changes, and that the in-
terest is not likely to diminish through the whole of the
circuit.

DEATH OF AJST ANGLER AND JOURNALIST.

Wm. E. J. Hooper, who died at the ripe age of 79
years, in this city this week, was a most enthusiastic dis-
ciple of the rod and line, and ardently followed his
chosen sport up to the last few years of his life. Mr.
Hooper was a close observer and wrote gracefully of
what he saw. Wherever he had the opportunity he
walked the banks of the trout streams readily accessible,
and worked harder for a day's sport than many much
younger men. He was a true lover of angling; was per-
fectly familiar with all its appliances, and skillful in
their use. The writer well remembers his enthusiasm
when the gitslse were first found to be in the vicinity of
Oakland pier. And when they were gone and the trout
season over, Mr. Hooper would spend much of his spare
time on the pier in quest of the humbler smelt. As a
handler of the rod he had few equals, and his genial na-
ture, good humor, ready wit and pleasant conversational
powers made him a sought-for companion even by much
younger men.

The Shooting" Season, as all true sportsmen know,
opens on the 15th. Between now and then the shooters will
overhaul their guns, bring out their outfits, load up their
cartridge and otherwise prepare for "the fifteenth." Longing
looks have for some time been thrown on the tried breech-
loader and as the time draws near when it can be aired it be-
comes of greater importance than any other thing in the
household. The opening of the season marks an era in the
lives of many men. They look forward to it with eager ex-
pectation for many months. The quail will he the first suf-
ferers but it will not be long before the ducks come in for
their share too. Already there are some ducks in the
marshes, but it will not be until the first rains that they will
be abundant.

The Pacific Yacht Club regatta when is an-
nounced for next Saturday iB expected to draw out quite a
fleet. The Aggie, Ariel, O'Connor, Fleur de Lis, White-
wing, Annie and Clara at least will enter and perhaps more.
The course includes a stake boat at Hunter's Point and the
annual prizes including the annual prize flag will be given.
We have had no regatta on the bay this year,{ and it is even
now somewhat late for one of the big yachts, August being
the last month. It is to be hoped however, that the Pacific
will have a good day with plenty of wind for all hands.

Men who have visited the Fair grounds at Petaluma
the present week are delighted with the new arrangement.
The track is not only accorded a prominent place among the
grand courses of California, but the general appearance of all
the appurtt nances are highly extolled. The arrangement of
pavilion, stai Is and other necessary buildings is commend-
able and afte;- a few years the trees and shrubbery will finish
the beauty of 'he picture. Better than all this, as we learn,
is the management, and probably no awards have been made
that were not satisfactory to those who can look at things
from this correct standpoint. Had the one missing link been

ntroduced there would have been nothing lacking. This
gap was the neglect to furnish the information of what had
been done, and, consequently, the owners of horses were
ignorant in relation to the changes. There will be a remedy
in the future for the only lack, and henceforward the Sonoma
and Marin will come into the line showing the same liberal
list of entries as marks the fairs of Oakland, Sacramento,
Stockton, San Jose, etc.

Billy McCracken, the sire of the dam of Overman, we
would like to hear something about. In the report copied
from the N. Y. Spirit of the Times it was stated that Billy
McCracken was at one time owned in Buffalo, and other in-
formation is that he was brought here when a suckling colt
by Mr. McCracken. We will be much obliged for any intel-
ligence regarding this horse,' and also of the California stal-
lion, David Hill. There are many of the get of these two
horses in California, and the breeding is an essential feature
which should not be overlooked. We are under the im-
pression that the Eastern horse is not the one which was the
sire of the dam of Overman.

We have missed the fairs so far. With all the yearn-
ing to enjoy the festivities there has been a "cruel fate"
placing an interdict on participation. It may be that we
can steal a few hours and pay a visit to Petaluma to-morrow,
Saturday, and then comes the doubt whether the time can
be given. Ever since our domicile in California we have
taken delight in attending the fairs. The Eastern people have
very little idea of what the exhibitions are in this State: The
County fairs of the country east of the Rockies are no meas-
ure. There are State fairs back home which will not
compare with the smallest of the District fairs of this Coast,
and some of them show a display which the whole Eastern
country cannot equal.

The trouble is to get away from home farther than
the busy side of the bay. Living on the Christian
shore of the water, there are enticements to spend the
Sunday which are hard to overcome: There are visits to
the stables when everything is as quiet as a due observance
of the Sunday law entails, and it, may be, a drive to points of
interest makes an afternoon's work, or rather enjoyment.
Then again the colts have to be considered. It may be, with
all due regard to the enactments of the State, that an experi-
ment has to be tried; a new form of tip or shoe to be put on,
and then the clang of the anvil reverberates from the stable,
to the utter disgust of those who, with us, were duly chris-
tened in the auld kirk. Many Sunday trips have been out-
lined, and a few of them carried out. Those we have disap-
pointed must place the onus on circumstances that are hard
to control, and, if possible, give us absolution.

A Grand Picnic is one of the peculiar features if the fair
at Petaluma. The residents of the two counties embraced
in the district make a point of attending the "harvest
home." The grounds from early morning until the last ex-
ercise are thronged. There is a constant stream of wagons
passing through the gates and these are ranged so that the
best profitable view of the races can be obtained. At noon
time the lunch baskets are opened and a staanger who has
the least hungry look in his visage is inportuned to partake.
And a better luncheon could hardly be gotten np. Chickens
roasted to a turn, wine of vintage' which is far superior to
any imported, and rolls and bread baked in a home oven,
there is nothing like the average lunch put up in a farm house
The chickens have never been cooped, the eggs are gathered
the same morning they are put in the pot, the sliced tongue
and dried beef, the boiled ham, the fruit, everything perfect.
The city delicacies are nowhere. The most delicate taste
does not require condiments and sauces, and there is a
relish, a gout, which it is troublesom to explain.

BICYCLING.

Cortis' Last Ride.

Herbert L. Cortis made his last public appearance as a
bicycle rider at Surbiton near London on August 2nd., and
in so doing left a record not likely to be soon forgotten. The
occasion was the evening race meeting of the Wanderers B.
C, at which Cortis had announced his intention of endeavor-
ing to beat his own wonderful hour's ride of a few days pre-
vious. The Hon. Ion Keith-Falconer attended him for the
first few miles, but soon retired. Several other riders also
assisted as pace-makers, to such good purpose that when
time expired Cortis had covered 20 miles, 825 yards, or
twenty-eight yards better than his recent performance at the
Crystal Palace. En route Cortis cut all previous records
from three miles upwards, both professional and amateur,
except the five miles amateur time.

Of this race we take the following interesting account from
the New York Spirit of the Times: "Surbiton, where the
meeting was held, is some distance from London, for such
purposes; but there were, nevertheless, several hundreds of
spectators — indeed, more than I remember seeing on any
previous occasion, the sides of the course being crowded. The
course is exactly 400 yards in circuit, and is specially pre-
pared for bicycling, the surface being hard and the corners
eased off. Pes size makes the duty of timing tolerably easy.
This office was undertaken on the present occasion by
Messrs. Coleman and Atkinson (Sporting Life), and a third
watch was running with theirs, as a check.

It was already past 7 o'clock, the time, when the pistol
fired. Woolnough, the pace-maker, went off at his best, fol-
lowed by Cortis, Falconer lying last. The time of the mile
was 3 minutes, dead, but the second, with Hamilton in place
of Woolnough, was a clinker, viz., 2m. 52.1-os., the fastest
of the match. The third mile was much slower, but the
next two were both inside 2m. 55s. In the sixth mile the
pace-maker was not fast enough for Cortis, who screamed
at him to go on, whilst Folconer seemed to think otherwise.
Completing this mile, the Honorable was left twenty yards
in the rear, as if by magic, and, not feeling comfortable,
eased up; but the cheers of the spectators caused him to o3
on again, although only for another half mile, when he
stopped for good. The seventh mile took Cortis 2m. 55.,

exactly. He eased a good deal in the next three, and the
11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, loth, and 16th, were all outside the
3 minutes. The whole distance occupied 59m. 20. l-5s. and,
but for the wind, would have been even better than that.
After passing the post Cortis eased a good deal, but still ran
325 yards oyer the 20 miles in the hour. It was quite dusk
when he finished, and people were very glad it was all over
without a mishap. The difficult task of pace-making was
splendidly done throughout, and it was wonderful to see
how Cortis tired out the different riders, one after the other,
although they were, most of them, doing performances
which would have entitled them to championship honors
only a few years before. Cortis was married the next day
and is now on his way to Australia, where he intends to set-
tle, and to devote himself to his profession. What England
loses, Australia gains, the possession of the most famous
bicyclist that has ever entered for honors.

The following table shows how the miles were made, all
above the sizth being the best on record.

MILES. M. SEC.

1 3 0

2 5 52 1-2

3 S 51 1-5

4 1146 1-5

5 14 40 2-5

6 17 37

7 20 32

8 23 31 1-5

9 26 31 3-5

10 29 30 2-5

MILES. M. SEC
11 32 30

12 35 30 4-5

13 38 35 3-5

14 41 36

15 44 37 2-5

16 47 37 1-5

17. 50 32 2-5

18 53 27 2-5

19... 56 22 3-5

20 59 20 1-5

The Twenty-five Mile Championship.

The Leicester trials for this championship contin
ford the most sensational spirit. It will be i '
that the directors of the Aylestone grounds offer i
£25, with added money to like amount. The winner
comes the holder of the trophy (which must be won three
times in all), and receives in addition £15; second, £6; third,
£3; fourth, £1; while an additional sovereign is given to the
leading competitor if record be beaten for ten, twenty, and
twenty-five miles. The first competition was decided on the
Saturday previous to last Whitsuntide, and resulted in a
dead heat between R. James of Birmingham and F. Wood of
Leicester. Upon^running off, another dead heat resulted,
but when meeting a week later for. the third time, James
beat the Leicester man by a good yard. For the race under
notice the following were the competitors: — R. Howell, Cov-
entry; G. W. Waller, Newcastle; F. De Civry, Paris; A. E.
Derkinderin, Coventry; F. Wood, Leicester; and C. R. Gar-
rard, Uxbridge. Unfortunately for James he met with an
accident while training some few weeks since, and conse-
quently he was not sufficiently recovered to take part in a race
of so long a distance. The track on the Aylestone grounds
had been well looked after, the weather was fine, and 4,000
persons were present. At the start, Garrard went off with
the lead, followed by Waller, Derkinderin, De Civry, Wood,
and Howell bringing up the rear. After completing two of
the sixty-six laps, the Frenchman rushed to the front, and
for a couple of miles took his field along at a merry paee.
Afterwards, Waller, Derkinderin and Wood each took a turn
at the lead. The five miles was registered in 17 min. 19 sec.
Positions, Derkinderin, Wood, Waller, Garrard, Howell, and
De Civry. A lap later the mile champion rushed' to the head
of affairs, and at times he took his opponents along at a
merry rate of speed. At ten miles — 33 min. 45 sec. — Howell
was in front, Waller, Derkenderin, Wood, and De Civry fol-
lowing in the order named. A mile later Garrard went
ahead, going away at a rattling pace, the Frenchman forty
yards behind. Six laps later, De Civry was among his field
again, and shortly afterwards rushed to the front. But one
or two laps further on — at fifteen miles, 50 min. 13 sec. —
Wood was leading Waller, Derkinderin, Garrard, and Howell
next, with De Civry fifteen yards in the rear. The six men
travelled in close company for the following thirteen laps.
At the twentieth mile being hoisted, in 1 h. 7 min. 59 sec,
the lot eased up, nobody seeming inclined to force the pace.
Eight laps from the finish Howell got to the front, followed
by Garrard and Wood, the others close up. Nearing the fin-
ish the pace rapidly increased, and just over a mile from
home De Civry cried content. The others went ahead at a
rattling speed, but a lap and a half from the finish Waller
eased up, and when the bell signalled the last lap Howell
held a yard's advantage from Garrard, Derkinderin third,
and Wood close up. Half a lap from home Garrard took the
lead, but getting on the straight Howell came again, fol-
lowed by Derkinderin. Another splendid struggle ensued,
resulting in favor of Howell by half a yard, Derkinderin
beating Garrard by a few inches, with Wood just in the rear.
Time, 1 h. 24 min. 15 sec. Tremendous excitement prevailed.
— The Referee.

<*. .

The Springfield Bicycle Club, of Springfield, Mass.,
will hold its first annual meet and tournament at Hampden
Park on Wednesday afternoon, and at the Springfield Skat-
ing Kink on Wednesday evening, September 20th. The bicy-
cling fraternity of the United States have been invited to at-
tend. All the races will be held under League rules, with
the sanction of the League of American Wheelmen. The
programme as now arranged consists of a twenty-mile pro-
fessional race for a purse of §500, by J. S. Prince, of Boston,
the champion of the United States, against Thomas Harrison
and James Mellen, who will alternate every five miles; a five
mile professional ladies' race for a purse of $200; also the
following races open to all amateurs: Five-mile race, three
prizes, value $125; two-mile race, best two in three heats,
three prizes, value $125; one-mile race, best two in three
heats, three prizes, value $75; half-mile race, three prizes,
value $50; slow race, 100 yards, three prizes, value $25;
one mile, without hands, three prizes, value $50; half-milo
race for boys under fifteen yearB of age, three prizes, value
$20. At the skating rink in the evening, for the best drilled
club of not less than eight members, three prizes, value $100;
best single fancy riding, three prizes, value $75; best double
fancy riding, three prizes, value $75. The entries are free
and should be made with Mr. C. K. Ferry, Secretary Spring-
fieid Bicycle Club; on or before September 15.

The San Francisco B. C. shows considerable activity, turn-
ing out for frequent runs through the park, to the beach and
Cliff House, and in the Presidio Reservation. Both the park
and reservation roads are kept in good repair and give many
miles of superb wheeling.

Dr. A. Hubbard, G. W. Davis, Judge Bowers, Tim Crow-
ley and Frank Sweetser have returned from a two weeks hunt
at Easkott Beach, Marin county, near Bolinas bay. They
found game very plenty, several deer and many doves were
killed by the party, and they report many quail and g
ground for the shooter when the season cones.

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Sept 2

THE HEED.

Merino Sheep.

This variety of sheep were imported originally into France
and Spain. They were placed upon the government fa™ at
Kambonillet, where every care was given them, and the
greatest attention paid to increasing their produce of fleece.
After years of experimenting, the animals were increased in
size and weight nearly one hundred per cent., and the wool
from twenty to twenty-five. The fiber did not improve as
was desired, but the attempt to combine in the same animal
meat qualities as well as wool-bearing ones was assigned as
the reason. During these experiments the sheep grew very
lar»e were enormous feeders, but they lost those character-
istics of wool bearers, and they were no longer as robust.
Subsequent breeding has however not only restored them to
their original excellence, but improved their wool growth on
the rams about seventy-five per cent., and the ewessixty-six.
It required good management and about ninety years to ac-
complish this feat. The French were the first to produce a
Merino combing wool, though subsequently they found ri-
vals in America, Germany and Australia. The only differ-
ence between the breeds in the several countries is that the
French ones still have larger carcasses.

D C. Collins, of Connecticut, was the pioneer importer of
the Merino sheep in America. Stock breeders eagerly sought
the new variety, hoping to improve their flock, but were m
most cases disappointed on account of the imported stocks
being selected from those flocks which had been bred to in-
crease their weight and carcass, and not from those where
that policy had not been followed. Later importations dis-
approved any prejudice that the first one might have cre-
ated sgKnst the breed. Numbers, of them have found their
w>'f to California, where their success has been unparalleled.
A Mr. Kobert Blackard, of Calaveras county, clipped from
one of his a sixteen months fleece which weighed51J pounds;
the same animal clipped a 46-pound fleece at two years old.
It is only just to say however in this connection that the
climate of California being so dry, the wool retains a greater
amount of oil than in other countries where the rainfall is

Mr. J. B. Kay, in an address to the New York Merino
Sheep Breeders' Association, had the following to say on the
points of Merino sheep: But few persons would prefer a
staple of more than two and one-half inches for a ram, while
many would he contented with a two-inch staple of highly
crimped wood provided the maximum density of fleece had
been reached. Comparative evenness of fleece with as little
glare as possible is an important point reached by our west-
ern breeders. Experience has fully demonstrated that great
weight of fleece can be combined with the highest physical
development, constitutional vigor and other points of per-
fection as indicated above. Ag to the point of oil, or yolk, the
greatest amount that can be secreted without impairing the
vitality of the animal is admissable in a ram. Most breeders
prefer a coloring bordering on a buff, while a thin, sticky oil
of a greenish cast is highly objectionable. As to folds or
wrinkles, which is a distinctive feature of the American Me-
rino type, there might be a diversity of opinion as to size,
location and number. Still it would be difficult to find a
ram of such heavy pendulous neck, tail and flank as would
disqualify him as a stock animal in any flock, while many
would prefer that with the above he should have a large fold
extending across the point of the shoulder, a considerable
number on the sides extending in massive proportion well
under and nearly across the belly, yet diminishing well m
size and lost to view in full fleece before reaching the back,
with numerous large folds lenthwise across the hips and

Those who fancy the delaine type are aiming in the main
to secure the same points of American Merinos, while at the
same time securing a longer staple of high quality of wool.
As to folds or wrinkles, a good neck, tail and flanks are
about all that is desirable, with little or none on the body.
Thus we have before us a pen sketch of our ideal rams of
the American and delaine Merino types.

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The Milk of Ruminants.

In all probability there has not been sufficient attention,
thinks Dr. Brush, drawn to the differences existing between
the milk of animals which ruminate, as the cow, and those
which do not chew their cud, as the ass and horse; and he
would divide milk into two classes— that which is the pro-
duct of non-cud-chewing, and that which is the product of
cud-chewing animals. The milk of the cud-chewers contains
a variety of casein, which, under the action of the digestive
process, coagulates into a hard mass. Contrary to the often
expressed belief, he declares that this coagulation takes
place in the ordinary process of digestion in the calf. He
has one tied up out of the reach of any food, and had it fed
with freshly-drawn cow's milk. Half an hour after its meal,
he always found it busily chewing its cud. After many in-
quiries, he has ascertained that the same takes place with
the sheep and goat; and from these facts he is inclined to ex-
plain the difficulty often experienced by the human stomach
in properly digesting the milk of ruminating animals. The
other variety of milk to which human, equine, and ass' milk
belongs, does not, under the action of acids, in the same
way coagulate into the hard mass that is found in cow's milk,
but coagulates rather into small granular or flocculent
masses, which are easily diffusible. This would explain
why KooniisB prepared from cow's milk is found to agree
better with children than cow's milk itself; the Koomiss has
been, so to speak, already chewed. In the milk of the cud-
chewers there is but a small amount of sugar and a laTge
amount of casein, while exactly the reverse of this is the
case with the milk of the non-cud-chewers; and in this fact
there is again a reason why the milk of the latter, at least in
the case of children who cannot get their natural supply, is
to be preferred. It will be remembered that Koomiss is ,a
beverage prepared by the people of Yakutz from the mare's
milk, and found to be highly nutritious, but that the bever-
age referred to by Dr. Baush is a product artificially pre-
pared from cow's milk. — Veterinary Journal.
*

Feeding Pigs.
Pigs dropped this spring that are to be marketed this year
should be pushed hard from the beginning, in order to insure
the largest percentage of profit. They cannot be permitted
to go back, or even stand still, in the accumulation of flesh
for a day, without loss. The utmost skill of the feeder is
often taxed with the little fellows when they are about a
month old; for at that period the milk of the dam ceases to
be sufficient to meet the wants of the growing pigs; and if
they have not been permitted to learn to eat before that
time, and if abundance of highly nutritious food, in liquid
or semi-liquid form, is not furnished from this time on, it
will be impossible to keep up the rapid growth that has been
attained by simply feeding the sows properly up to that pe-

riod. Ground oats and corn, mixed, or ground corn with
wheat middlings, will make a good slop for the pigs; soaked
corn will also be highly relished, and will be found well
adapted to keeping the pigs in high flesh; but as Boon as the
new corn is fairly in milk, that will be found the best of all
fattening foods. "Make hay while the sun shines," is the
embodiment of sound doctrine in that department of hus-
bandry; but the injunction "Make pork before cold weather
comes," is equally as sound a maxim for the government of
swine raisers.

But if pigs are to be kept over the winter, and fed off for
the next spring or autumn markets, we would recommend
less of the forcing process; less of the stimulating, fattening
grain diet; and would urge the importance of clover and
grass as a means of keeping the pigs in a good growing con-
dition, and at the same time keeping them healthy. Pigs
cannot long stand up under the forcing system — the high
pressure plan of feeding that produces the enormous weights
sometimes attained at six to nine months — and while this is
perhaps, after all, the most profitable method to the breeder
and feeder, we very much doubt whether it is the course that
produces the best quality of bacon and hams. In these ex-
tra-heavy pigs the weight is largely made up of fat — there is
no corresponding growth of bone and muscle, and the pork
is soft and oily. On the contrary, when pigs are given the
run of the clover field during their first summer, with only
a small allowance of grain, the bone and muscle is developed
by the food and exercise; and when they come to be fattened
off for market, there will be found a much greater proportion
of "lean meat" than in the earlier matured pigs.

We regard the latter method — this reliance largely upon
pasture during the first summer — as an essential in raising
healthy breeding stock, whether males or females; and we
would never buy one of those forced, exceptionally heavy,
and fat show pigs for breeding purposes, no matter what
might be his recommendation otherwise. Our breeders have
done too much of this thing in the past. It has shown itself
all over the country in a loss of constitution and a lack of
vitality which has made our stock an easy prey to disease,
and we are glad that there are indications of a reform in thi6
particular. — Live Stock Journal.

Origin of the Ayrshire Cattle.

The Ayrshire cow, as we have her, is a native of County
Ayr, Scotland, where we can trace her history back for about
a century. Mr. William Aiton of Hamilton, in a communi-
cation made to the British Farmer's Magazine, in 1826, says:
" The dairy breed of Scotland have been formed chiefly by
skilled management within the la'st fifty years, and they are
still improving and extending to other countries. Till after
1770 the cows in Cunningham were small, ill-fed, ill-shaped,
and gave but little milk. Some cows of a larger breed and
of a brown and white color were about that time brought to
Aryshire from Teeswater and from Holland by some of the
patriotic noblemen of Aryshire; and these being put on good
pasture, yielded more*milk than the native breed, and so
their calves were much sought after by the farmers." The
Magazine goes on to say: " We are verbally assured by old
breeders who had known the Ayrshires since 1780 that \fchey
had received improvement from crosses with Shorthorn bulls
for the last half century, and although they may now be
considered a good established breed in themselves, they are
in reality merely high grade Durhams. "

Youatt, in his history of British cattle, says, writing in the
year 1833: " The origin of the Ayrshire cow is even at the
present day a matter of dispute; all that is known about her
is that a century ago there was no such breed in Cunning-
ham or Ayrshire in Scotland. Through several pages of
speculation as to what crosses have compassed the breed
known as "Ayrshire," at the time he wrote, and an elabora-
tion of their remarkable yields of milk and butter in the
Ayrshire dairies, he leaves the impression that the present
breed has sprung from a succession of crosses by Short-horn
bulls upon the native Scotch cow; that the produce of these
crosses were interbred among themselves with care and &n
eye to improvement both in form and dairy quality, which
finally resulted in an animal eminently fitted to the climate
and soil of southwestern Scotland, and the best they have
for dairy purposes. The effort appears first to have been to
introduce Short-horns and substitute them as a dairy cow,
which failed, but the cross was successful, and hence the
breed. Mr. Youatt proceeds to say: " On a first view, by a
judge of the different varieties, the Ayrshire would be called
a diminutive Short-horn, so nearly in figure, color and prom-
inent characteristics do they approach them. They are
about the size of our common stock, compact in form, exact-
ly built for a dairy cow, light forward and heavy behind,
with an exceedingly home-like, domestic appearance. In
color they vary from a brown, running in lighter shades up
to red, and into a pale yellow, alternated more or less with
white, in distinct patches, rarely mingling into roan. There
is scarcely that uniformity of appearance with them that
there is in the Short-horns, yet they appear to hold true to
the dairy quality throughout, which, like the gentle voice in
woman, is an excellent thing in a cow."

A much later article in the American Agriculturist says:
" The Ayrshires have been bred for milk in a country where
quantity and quality were both wanted where the pastures were
only moderately rich, and where rapid fattening for the sham-
bles was also a desideratum. The result is a breed of no
more than ordinary size, many being decidedly small, but
hardy, easy keepers, yielding a large quantity of milk, rich
both in butter and cheese. The claim set forth for these
cows is, that they will give more and better milk, on the
same feed, than cows of any other breed. This, we believe,
is not disputed. Aryshires have been known in this country
since 1822, when, we believe, they were first imported. The
stock was kept pure, however, only a few generations, as it
became blended with the Short-horns, and the blood now
flows in some of our registered Short-horns. In 1831 other
animals were brought over, and ever since that time the
breed has grown in favor. The animals are prevailingly of
medium size. The cow's have great digestive capacity, as in-
dicated by their deep, full bodies. The colors are usually
red, spotted with white, the spots being very well defined,
often fine and sprinkled over the body in patches."
♦

The Question of Prices.

The frequent sales of choice animals— horses, cattle, sheep,
swine— at liberal prices, serve to employ the thoughts of cer-
tain students of events, between search for the cause of a sen-
timent that allows these things to be renewed with a per-
sistency that places them in the catagory of a rule rather than
its exceptions, and speculations upon the probable effect of
such a condition upon the future of blood-stock transactions.

These convictions have found encouragement among the
more conservative writers and breeders for many years. The
one has steadily predicted, and the other has as constantly
feared, that not only would personal disaster overwbelnm the
promoters and payers of these high prices, but that general

confusion and distrust would result, greatly to the detriment
of live-stock interests generally. With the few exceptions
that are traceable to personal imprudence, the prophecies of
the one and the fears of the other are unrealized. Enthusi-
asm among aspiring and intelligent breeders is unabated;,
prudent men, who have learned the value of money by earn-
ing it, pay "four figure" prices for animals that most nearly
suit their several requirements — oftener duplicating such
purchases than stopping with the first — realizing that the in-
satiable demand of a steadily widening field and an advanc-
ing intelligence will not long leave the owner of really
meritorious stock searching for a purchaser for his prod-
ucts. But the prices demanded and paid for breeding ani-
mals of exceptional merit are not too high, when measured
by proper standards. Such animals are not the result of
chance or experimental breeding. The world is as certainly
indebted to the intelligence, the study and the labor of man
for the highest type of its domestic animals as it is to the
science of architecture for St. Peter's, or to the engineering
skill that tunnels its mountains and spans its rivers with
bridges of iron or steel. The patient study necessary to a
reasonable comprehension of the science of breeding and the
experience required for its successful application, added to
the investment of capital in parent stock, are considerations
that call for a fair return as surely and as rightfully here as
in any other business or profession. And until it is shown
that the rewards secured by those who have devoted them-
selves to advancing the standard of domestic live-stock are
disproportioned to the results achieved, when measured by
what is conceded to other professions, this occasional protest
against prices will meet with little response outside the echo
of its own feeble wail.

As a rule, the men who pay liberal prices for breeding
animals are those who have enjoyed a reputation for ability
to discern the better side of -a business transaction, as well as
sufficient nerve to back their judgment with their capital.
This fact should go for something. Men of discernment and
business capacity are no more likely to part with these attri-
butes on the threshhold of live-stock investments than else-
wherejand any argument predicated on an assumption of the
contrary only betrays the weakness of the position it seeks to-
defend. In a careful study of the so-called fancy-priced
sales, with due consideration of collateral and subsequent
circumstances, will be found such vindication of the wisdom
of buyers as will entitle their purchases to be recognized as
coming within the category of prudent investment — with as-
few exceptions as belong to the majority of business transac-
tions.— The Breeders' Gazette.

The Chicago Fat Stock Show. — Commenting on this com-
ing exhibition, the English Live Stock Journal states: "If the
Yankees have not yet beaten us in the production of fat stock
of the best quality, some of the rules of their fat-stock shows
are in advance of our own. A most important feature is the
encouragement given to produce animals that, when fattened,
produce the best quality of flesh. Prizes are frequently
awarded in our shows to cattle whose meat contains an ab-
normal, not to say disgusting, proportion of fat to lean, and"
in which the fat is distributed in huge masses totally sepa-
rated from the lean, instead of being properly mixed through-
out. The evil is increasing rather than diminishing, and the
amount of fat on the animal constantly secures him the award
without due consideration of the quality and value of his
flesh for human consumption. The Smithfield and other
clubs would do well to follow the Chicago society, and insti-
tute prizes for dressed carcasses, and also for animals whose
age and weight show the eariiest maturity and the greatest
disposition to fatten. By so doing, the usefulness of our
Christmas fat-cattle shows would be greatly increased, and
the public interest in them would increase also, or at least
remain unabated."

Swimming Snake River. — W. P. Hall, foreman for M.
Ryan, recently arrived at the Snake river bridge at Black-
foot with 1800 head of cattle. The herd was very wild, as it
had been made up of four different bands. An unsuccessful
attempt was made to get the cattle across the bridge. Some
of them had entered the river, and it was decided to swim
the whole herd. Hall rode his horse out into the deep
water above the bridge, but got into an eddy. He then
called to S. C. "Van Deventer to throw him a rope. Van De-
venter responded, but the rope caught in his spur, and he
was pulled from his horse, and with the animal floundered
in fifteen feet of water. He managed to remount the horse,
which struck out immediately for the cattle in the middle of
the river, After a hard struggle, and several narrow es-
capes similar to the one described, he reached the shore a
mile below the bridge. Some of the cattle were carried two
miles down the stream, but only eleveD head of worn out
and lame animals were lost. Van Deventer could not swim,
and his escape from drowning seems wonderful. It is said
to be the first time a mounted horse ever swam Snake river.

— Oregon Statesman.

,♦_.

English and American Cattle Compared. — Americans
have done more for the rank and file of their common native
breeds in the last five years than English farmers have done
for their rank and file during the last twenty years. If any
one doubts this let him go and look at a lot of imported
American beasts, and then go to the fairs and markets of any
part of this country — with the exception of certain breed-
ing districts — and draw his own conclusions. Of course,
the United States cattle we now receive are the best
they have to send, quite the pick of their markets; but five
years ago they had few, if any, as good to send. As things
are going on now, the cattle of Colorado and Texas will be a
long way ahead of our ordinary cattle in ten years' time.
The horned stock to be found in summer in the new Forest,
in Hampshire, would be a disgrace to Montana itself. —
Mark Lane Express.

It is reported that A. A. Longley of Truekee Meadows has
been offered $29 per head for 100 head of cows for slaughter.
His price was §30 per head. When they begin killing off the
cows we are in danger of a milk and butter famine. So great
has been the demand for beef cattle from the East — reaching
out through the Great West to this State— thai cows are
about all now left in the bovine line.

Hampshire sheep are but little known in this country,
their next door neighbors, the Southdowns, being preferred.
They own the remotest origin of any of theblack-f iced sheep;
in England they are accorded first place as early maturers,
their thriftiness is remarkable and their growth before becom-
ing a year old is rivaled by no contending breed.

The two-year-old Hereford bull, Sir Bartle Frere, second
prize at the Reading show, England, has been sold for $3,000,
The destination is America.

1882

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15

YACHTING.

Ocean Cruising.

Cruising outside has never been popular here. In fact
there are yerj few yachts here in the fleet adapted to it.
Those with big inner centerboards belong inside, and gener-
ally stay there. Outside the harbor the sea- is rough and the
wind strong, and there are no little harbors to run to in case
of bad weather. Most of those who have done any ocean
cruising here have given it up after a few trials, finding it un-
pleasant. Yachting on the broad ocean is only pleasant in
a good large vessel, properly fitted for the purpose. When
cramped in a small yacht there is not much enjoyment.
There is a good deal of "bosh" talked about ocean cruising.
Some people imagine that a man who goes yachting and does
not go to sea is a sort of parlor sailor. They think when one
goes sailing for pleasure, he ought to go into rough water and
make himself generally uncomfortable.

Some one of these people has been writing about the cruise
of the New York Yacht Club, and raking over the members
because they stuck to smooth water.- This is the way the
New York Spirit of the Times answers the individual referred
to, and its remarks are more sensible than conventional:

" I notice a weekly of your city is inclined to belittle the
cruise of this club, insisting that its destination should have
been Bermuda instead of Marblehead, and that the ocean
would be a more fitting sailing place than the Sound. ' If the
object was mere social enjoyment.' the writer says, * the
Sound would be well enough.' Why, that is exactly the
object. It is a pleasure cruise, and as all know who have had
any sea experience, there is no pleasure in ocean sailing.
' Those who go to sea for pleasure.' says Jack, 'should go to

for pastime, ' and there never was a truer saying. ' They

can never learn to be sailors,' says this cheerful idiot, whose
idea of sailors is gained from the pages of the dime novel, or
from the conventional stage representation. Well, they don't
want to learn to be sailors, and if they did they are too old to
begin, even out on the ocean. But they don't. The guests
on board these vessels are brokers, bankers, clergymen, law-
yers, doctors, etc., taking their holidays and enjoying a
breath of sea air, and enjoying the advantages of a daily sea
bath. If they desired to go to sea to rough it, as this chap
would have them do, the pilot boat or the mackerel schooner
would be the place for them rather than the yacht, which is,
as its name implies, a vessel for pleasure sailing! Even so
reprehensible a matter as eating clams may be indulged in by
these gentlemen if they choose to eat them, and I would re-
spectfully represent to this chap that it is none of his con-
cern, and remind him of Jimmey Shaw, of Gloucester, who
was hung because he did not mind his own business.

** What does he suppose to be the object of the cruise if it be
not social enjoyment? Shall all these gentlemen come home
with blistered hands, as well as sun-burnt faces? Must they
hitch up their trousers when they return to the bosom of
their families and greet their wives with ' Shiver my tarry
top-lights and top-gallant eyebrows, old gal, how are you, and
how are all the kids?' or some other equally salt expressions.

" There are seamen on board these yachts, and some very
good ones, and the yachts themselves are staunch and strong,
and one object of the cruise is to test the speed of the vessels
and the skill of those who sail them, even to the extent of
getting them underway in crowded roadsteads, where there
is scarcely room, as this chap admits, for them to turn round.
Whenever it is thought desirable for the owner of one of these
vessels to go to the West Indies or to Bermuda, or even
across the ocean, he has always been carried safely to his des-
tination, and it seems curious that he can't take a party of
his friends out on a pleasure sail without being told that he
should make tarry sailors of them before he permits them to
return.

" The idea of a chap that would be sick during a trip to
Rockaway on a steamer, sitting in his den and writing about
'the life, adventures, trials and experiences of a sefaring
man,' or of the 'halcyon' enioyment of a fleet close reefed,
struggling with the gale,' is a little too utterly comical for any-
thing. I have had a trifle of that ^halcyon struggling with
gales' in my young days, but, alas, I did not enjoy it, and I
have never found, outside the pages of a novel, anyone that
did."

At Lake George the other day there was a grand review of
75 canoes under sail. A steam launch ran up to the island,
and soon afterward started for Crosbyside, five miles down
the lake, towing nearly fifty canoes. So novel a tow attract-
ed much attention as it passed down the lake, and was sa-
luted and cheered by the guests' of the several hotels as it
went by. Various accessions to the ranks were made from
several points on the lake, until a fleet of seventy-five was
collected at the head of the lake. These were marshaled in
three divisions, and, sailing down the lake, passed in review
before Judge Nicholas Longworth, Commander of the Asso-
ciation at Crosbyside.. The first division, consisting of light
paddling canoes, was commanded by Vice-Commander Ed-
wards, A. C. C, of the Peterboro Club. In the second divi-
sion were the light sailing canoes, under command of Rear-
Admiral Brentano, A. C. A., of the Knickerbocker Club, and
the third division, composed of the heavier sailing canoes,
was led by Commodore C. B. Vaux of the New York Club.
The breeze was fresh from the southward, and the dainty
white-winged fleet, with all colors flying, flew past the re-
viewing stand, making the prettiest marine picture ever seen
on Lake George. The grassy slopes in front of Crosby House
were crowded with spectators.

The Launch of the Bedouin. — The cutter-yacht Bedouin,
which has been on stocks since February last, was launched
Thursday afternoon, August 19th. from the yard of Henry
Piepgras, Greenpoint. This yact has the heaviest keel of any
pleasure craft thas has been built, there being thirty-five tons
of lead in its keel. Captain Archibald Bodgers, of Hyde
Park, on the Hudson, the owner of the yacht, was present at
the launch. The boat is said to be the largest cutter- yacht
ever built in this country. She will carry sixteen tons of bal-
last, and a crew of seven men and a captain will be required
to sail her. She has six state-rooms elaborately finished, and
the saloon is roomy and handsome. She is 82 feet long over
all, 15 feet 9 inches width of beam, and 12 feet 6 inches depth
of hold. She will be completed in about 14 days, and will
cost when finished $40,000.

The " Mosquito race " of the S. F. Y. C. which comes off on
the 16th is attracting some considerable attentioji. Yachts
under 32 feet only are admitted. We expect that at least 50
or 60 yachts will enter. Last year the regatta was a success-
ful one. No entrance fee is required, and plenty of prizes are
to be given in the different classes.

The Loleta is going up to the Suisun marshes on the 11th
inst. to stay all winter.

The New Yacht. — The new yacht which Captain Turner
is building for the Spreckles boys is progressing rapidly.
She is now being planked up. She is 85 feet over all and
S2 feet beam. Her frames are of Port Alford cedar, six inches
square and double. Her planking is 2* inches and the ceil-
ing is three inches from the flat of the floor up. The stem is
made of a fine laurel crook, which is sided 12 inches. Be-
tween it and the frame are natural crooks of strong wood to
help secure the kee,l which carries ten tons of lead outside.
Large bars of lead are to fit down between the frames.
There is no black iron being used, all fastenings being galvan-
ized iron or composition. The dead rise of the yacht is 35
degrees and she has a good "drag" to her keel, drawing a good
deal more aft than forward. She has a handsome shear and
has 6 feet archway, which is more than Captain Turner
usually gives his yachts. Those interested in yacht construc-
tion ought to visit the shipyard down on Channel street near
Sixth, and look at the yacht while she is being built. She is
to be first class in every respect.

The Chiquita has had a new bowsprit put on to accommo-
date a larger jib.

The Berne is to be used at Sherman Island this winter on a
"shooting box."

The Catamarans did nothing extra in sailing in the eastern
yackt club cruises.

The San Francisco Yacht Club has passed aver its annual
regatta this year, the fixed date being the first Saturday in
August.

During the cruise of the New York Yucht Club, by invita-
tion of the sailing-master of the schooner Phantom, E. Y. C,
the sailing master of the N. Y. Yaeht Club fleet were given a
drive to Nahant and a dinner at thatplace.

The Pacific Yacht Club regatta which comes off on the 9th
will be the first regatta of the year. It is hoped there will be
plenty to enter. Our yachting has been dull this year and
something is needed to enliven the yachtmen.

The race at Newport, during the New York Yacht cruise,
proved conclusively the superiority of the Montauk among
the schooners, and she beat the Halcyon fairly and squarely;
she needs wind, however, and in very light weather does not
go as well as some of the others. It is, however, admitted by
all that she is the fastest schooner that we have, and the
problem set before our builders at present is, to turn out
spmething that will beat her. The coming schooner is to be
of iron or steel, and such a one will be built, probably next
season, by Mr. Busk, of the Mischief. As one of the results
of the present extremely successful cruise, we may look for-
ward, next season, for more new vessels than have been added
to the fleet in one year for a very long time.

Elmo.

Danville, Cal., Aug. 27.

Breeder and Spoeis3L4N, 508 Montgomery St. Dear
Editor: I noticed in your last issue the cut of the cele-
brated stallion Elmo, as one of the notable horses of Califor-
nia; and his breeding is such that you are right in calling
him a notable horse, and to do him justice it would take two
pages of your valuable paper.

Elmo has never shown to the public yet his greatest speed
and power; this I know myself, for I have been in the stable
with him for six long years, and in this time have rubbed
him and driven him. You say that a former owner, Mr. Van
Giesen, informed you that he had timed him quarters in
thirty seconds; this I do not doubt in the least. I once saw
him and Rosalind work together; Elmo started four lengths
behind, the mile was in 2:22; Elmo closed this gap in the
last quarter and you could not decide which was ahead at
the wire. Dan Mace was on the back stretch timing them ;
and as soon as possible Mace came around to Elmo's stall.
The door was closed and Hickok and myself were in the stall.
Dan Mace rapped at the door and Hickok let him in. Mace
said: " Orin, that is as fast a horse as I ever saw up to this
time." Hickok said: "yes, Mace, he is, and when he is right
he can beat Lucy."

Now, dear Editor, let me speak my little piece. When you
see such stallions as Electioneer, Sultan, Echo, Santa Claus,
Whipple's Hambletonian, Bi^gadier, Piedmont, Cook's Ham-
bletonian, or any good Hambletonian horse served to Elmo
mares, seven out of ten will beat 2:30, and if some of his get
was worked and the same attention paid them as others get
on this coast, you would see some of them stay in a raee from
one o'clock until six in the evening, and no time give it up,
and that is the kind to have in a race.

We have a lar^e five-year-old mare on this farm that never
had over two months' fast worJi in her life all together, and
never was handled by a professional driver, and she has
trotted a mile over a bad cupy track in 2:32, and the last half
in 1:14, and she would have gone on another mile faster. It
was hard to pull her up at the quarter pole. This mare met
with a slight accident when three years old, and she is so
growthy that she requires age. I know that Elmo's dam is
claimed to be by Sir Richard. When I was in Paris, Ky.,
I met a man by the name of H. W. Buness, Bourbon House,
that knew Elmo's dam, and said that she was owned at that
time forty miles from Paris, and that she was by Grey Eagle.
Your readers can see that the Mohawk family is coming fast
in the 2:20 list. Overman's record of 2:20*-, and Yellow Dock,
by Clark's Mohawk Jr. he by Mohawk, the sire of Elmo.
Yellow Dock's record 2 :20|. I look upon Elmo mares bred
to Hambletonian stallions as great brood mares.

I notice that you mention Almont as being on this coast.
We have on this farm a bay mare by Almont, dam by Mam-
brino Prince, a son of Mambrino Chief, second dam Cripple,
a son of Medoc, third dam by American Eclipse. Yours
truly, Samuel GA^fBLE.

THE KENNEL.

Buy your Dogs at Home.

As the shooting season approaches, the importance of that
indispensible adjunct to a sportsman's pleasure — a capable
well trained dog — becomes more and more apparent and to
such as do not possess this essential the all-obsorbing ques-
tion is how to get one. A simple solution of that important
question can be found to a limited extent in the advertising
columns of this paper where the notice of sportsmen is called
to some thoroughbred Llewellyn setters for sale on reasonable
terms. Some local shooters seem to hold the belief that a good
dog cannot be obtained except in the east and will pass over
a dog raised near home and offered for a low rate to purchase
an inferior animal from the east at an abominably high price.

Rather than trust their next door neighbor they will be
duped by a lengthy pedigree of high sounding titles, backed
up by columns of turgid prosaic and fictictious exploits in
the eastern sporting journals. The writer has seen many
dogs imported from the east having the best of blood in their
veins, yet almost useless to a hard working hunter. The
writer has seen a number of these dogs brough, from widely
advertised eastern kennels, and they all appeared to have the
serious faults of softness and lack of courage. Perhaps both
of these faults arise from too much breeding into a fashion-
able strain, but sure it is that, from some cause or other, the
fact is as stated. Such dogs may make a decent showing
at a field trial run on fairly even ground, but in the hills and
gulches, under a hot sun and with but little water they can-
not do the work demanded by a California sportsman, and
beside such a dog as J. K. Orr's old Gordon bitch, which has
found game and retrieved for himself and Bogardus, who at
the end of the day had 125 quail to show for their work,
would cut but a poor figure. For duck retrieving, such dogs
are worse than useless. They cannot and will not stand the
hard work and cold water, and really for such work, where
but little intelligence is required, a coarse, ordinary kind of
dog is better than a fine bred animal.

Canadian Kennel Club.

Public notice has been given of the issuance of letters pa-
tent, bearing date July 24, 1S82, incorporating the dominion
of Canada Kennel Club (limited) with Mr. Lindsay Russel
of Ottawa, as President; and Mr. B. H. G. Vicars, of Ottawa,
as Secretary and Treasurer. The capital stock of the club is
5-4,000. The following is a list of the provisional Director
of the crub. Lindsay RusseL Ottawa; Z. A. Lash, Toronto;
Lieut.-Gov. Dewdney; A. O. F. Coleman, V. S., Ottawa; Dr.
Nevin, London, Ont.; F. P. Austin, Ottawa; C. V. M. Tem-
ple, Quebec; John Gilmour, Ottawa; F. H. D. Yeith, Hali-
fax; W. A. Allen, Ottawa; E. F. Stephenson, Winnipeg; H.
Bailey Harrison, Tilsonburg; Christopher Robinson, Q. C,
Toronto; Alonzo Wright, M. P., Ironsides; Hon. A. P. Caron,
Ottawa; D. C. Plumb, Niagara; B. H. V. Vicars, Ottawa, pro-
vincial Secretary and Treasurer.

The national objects of the club are to . encourage,
throughout the whole Dominion, the importation, sale,
breeding, training and exchange of highly bred dogs of all
classes; to compile and pubbsh a national stud book, in
which dogs of every breed whelped or owned in the Domin-
ion can be registered; to endeavor to secure such legislation
as will protect the game of the country, and assist in the
enforcement of existing laws having that object in view; gen-
erally to assist in the conviction and punishment of persons
guilty of cruelty to animals, more especially the dog, and the
various kinds of game; to encourage public exhibitions of
dogs, such as bench shows and field trials; to encourage le-
gitimate sport generally. The first general meeting of the
shareholders wrll he held in the Russel House, Ottawa, Sept.
11, 1882, at 7:30 p. m., for the election of directors, and the
transaction of other business.

A Fresh Importation.

By Monday's overland train via the southern route there
arrived in this city, consigned to Charles N. Post, Deputy
Supreme Court Clerk, two thoroughbred Llewellyn setter
puppies from the well known kennel of Arnold Burgess, at
Hiliesdale, Michigan. The brace comprises a dog rod bitch
("Dandy Berwyn" and "Chispa"), the latter to be forwarded
to John B. Martin, San Francisco. In color they are snow-
white with lemon ticks. These puppies were sired by Dash-
ing Berwyn, out of Queen Dido, the former being by Dash
LT., for whom Mr. Llewellyn paid §1,650 (which is said to be
the highest price ever paid for a setter) and out of Countess
Bear, whom that gentleman sold to the Mountview Kennel
Club, of Tennessee. When that club disorganized he bought
her again for $S90 and took her back to England. Dashing
Berwyn has one litter brother and two litter sisters in Eng-
land— Dashing Bondhu, which won the English all-aged
stakes in 1881, when only fourteen months old, and one of
whose sons, Sable Bondhu, won this year's Derby; Dashing
Beauty, which won the Derby in 1881, and Dashing Bear,
which won the first prize for English setter bitches at the
Alexanaddria bench show in 1SS1. Queen Dido was sired by
Druid, which dog has the best foreign field trial record of
any dog now in America, and for whom Mr. Burgess paid
Mr. Llewellyn S500, and out of Nilsson (little sister of Cham-
pion Queen Mab) which also cost Mr. Burgess $500 in Eng-
land. These are the puppies alluded to by Mr. Burgess in
the American Field of July 22d, wherein he stated that they
would thee point scent staunchly, although not three months
old. — Sacramento Bee.

Cattle by Thousands.

The Reno (Oregon) Gazette in speaking of the cattle inter-
ests of that State says: "W. B. Todhunter branded last spring
over 9,000 calves, and has sent to market this season 6,000
beef cattle. These figures prove Mr. Todhunter to be the
largest stockraiser in the country. There are others who
send more cattle to the market, but they buy them instead of
raising them. He has over 20,000 head of stock cattle and
over 100,000 acres of patented land. He got patents last
month for 35,000 acres of swamp land in one bunch. He has
about 1,000 bulls and 300 saddle horses. He employs fifty
men, and puts up 25,000 tons of hay to guard against hard
winters. He keeps 100 work horses, and raises enough grain
to feed all his saddle and work stock. Besides his cattle, he
has 700 or S00 stock horses, four jacks and fifty stallions.
His stock is divided among five ranches — one known as the
White House Ranch, lying just inside the Oregon line, where
5,000 head are kept; one in Long Valley, in the northwestern
corner of Nevada, lying alongside of Surprise, supports 4,000
head; the Pyramid Ranch, lying at the northeastern corner
of the lake, has 1,500 head and a lot of horses; the Abbott
Ranch, at Steen's Mountain, feeds about 5,000, and Harney
Valley about 5,000 more. The home ranch is about 25 miles
from a neighbor.

Eastern* Fox Hcnters. — The first meet of the fox-hunting
season took place Friday afternoon, Aug. 11th, at Bryers",
Near Newport, Rhode Island. Mr. F. Gray Griswold acted
as master, and Peter Smith took the position of first whip.
Among those who assembled at the meet may be mentioned
Mr. August Belmont, Miss Lorillard, Mrs. Martin Vanburen,
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. James R. Eeene,
Gen. McKeever, Gol. G. H. Waring and others. A large
field participated in the hunt, including such prominent name*
as Mr. Pierre Lorillard, Jr., Mr. N. G. Lorillard, Mr. Geo.
Stevens, Mr. Charles Carroll, Miss Emily Havemeyer, Mr.
Center Hitchcock, Miss Norman, Mr. Lloyd S. Bryce, Miss
Hewitt, Mr. R. Belmont, Mr. Foxhall Keene, Mr. F. R. Ap-
pleton, Mr. Geo. S. Brown, of Baltimore, and Mr. Waterbury0
The run occupied sixty minutes, and was one of the I
on record in the annals of the Queens County Hunt. M -

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Belmont and Bryce sn stained a fall each, but neither was
seriously injured. Finally the fox was run into the open, and
a fair number of riders were in at the death. The brush was
awarded to Miss Havemeyer, while the pads were given to
Master Baldwin, a young huntsman of rare promise, and Mr.
W. C. "Witherbee. The run was not only very fast, but ex-
citing, and will be long remembered by those who partici-
pated.— Turf, Field and Farmi

Points of the Scotch Terrier.

After much reflection and frequent consultation with lead-
ing breeders, Mr. Yero Shaw has formulated the following
new scale of points for judging the hard-haired Scotch Ter-
rier:

Skull— (value 5) proportionately long, slightly domed, and
covered with short hard hair about three-fourths inch long, or
less. It should not be quite flat, as there should be a sort of
stop, or drop, between the eyes.

Muzzle — (5) very powerful, and gradually tapering toward
the nose, which should always be black and of a good size.
The jaws should be perfectly level and the teeth square,
though the nose projects somewhat over the mouth, which
gives the impression of the upper jaw being longer than the
under one.

Eyes — (5) set wide apart, of a dark brown or hazel color;
small, piercing, very bright, and rather sunken.

Ears — (10) very small, prick or half prick, (the former is
preferable,) but never drop. They should also be sharp
pointed, and the hair on them should not be long, but velvety,
and they should not be cut. The ears should be free from
any fringe at the top.

Neck — (5) short, thick and muscular; strongly set on slop-
ing shoulders.

Chest — (5) broad in comparison to the size of the dog and
proportionately, deep.

Body — (10) of moderate length, not so long as a Skye's, and
rather flat sided; but well ribbed up, and exceedingly strong
in hindquarters.

Legs and Feet — (10), both fore and hind legs, should be
short, and" very heavy in bone, the former being straight, or
slightly bent, and well set on under the body, as the Scotch
terrier should not be out at elbow. The hocks should be
bent and the thighs very muscular; and the feet strong, small,
and thickly covered with short hair, the fore feet being larger
than the hind ones, and well let down on the ground.

The tail — (2J) which is never cut, should be about seven
inches long, carried with a slight bend, and often gaily.

The Coat — (20) should be rather short (about two inches),
intensely hard and wiry in texture, and very dense all over
the body.

Size (10) — about fourteen pounds. Eighteen pounds for a
dog, thirteen pounds to seventeen pounds for a bitch.

Color (21) steel or iron grey, brindle, black, red, wheaten,
and even yellow or mustard color. It may be observed that
mustard, black and red are not usually so popular as the
other colors. "White markings are m^B objectionable.

General Appearance — (10), the faW should wear a very
sharp, bright, and active expression, and the head should be
carried up. The dog (owing to the shortness of his coat)
should appear to be higher on the legs than he really is; but,
at the same time, he should look compact, and possessed of
great muscle in his hind quarters. In fact, a Scotch terrier,
though essentially a terrier, cannot be too powerfully put to-
gether. He should be from about 9 inches to 12 inches in
height, and should have the appearance of being higher on
the hind legs than on the fore.

Mr. Shaw also specifies the following faults:

Muzzle — either under or over-hung.

Eyes — large or light-colored.

Ears — large, round at the points, or drop. It is also afault
if they are too heavily covered with hair.

Coat — Any silkiness, wave, or tendency to curl is a serious
blemish, as is also an open coat.

Size— Specimens over eighteen pounds should not be en-
couraged.

♦

As an evidence of the popular interest felt in the dog and
his development among Englishmen, the number of dog
shows held in Britain may be cited. During the last week in
July no less than nine dog shows were held at various points
in the British Islands, namely, at Darlington, Chesterfield,
Barnsley, Stockton-on-Tees, Pickering, Newport, Erizington,
Pembroke and Glasgow.

Coursing Match. — Mark Devlin's well known dog Chief of
the Canyon and W. Bird's Blue Cloud ran a match at New-
ark last Thursday in the presence of quite a large gathering
of spectators. Game was easily found and good runs were
had resulting in favor of Mark Devlin's dog. The match was
decided too late to give particulars in this issue.

Champion Settee, for Sale. — It is understood that Calvert
Meade is willing to dispose of his celebrated Irish setter dog
Dick, who took the first prize for Irish setters at the last
bench show, held in this city. Dick is a grand looking, well
upstanding dog, without a noticeable fault, and is said to be
as good a field dog as he is good looking.

No Dog Show. — The season is now so near that it is almost
certain that all intention to hold a bench show this year has
been abandoned. With all the setters, pointers and grey-
hounds either in the field or in training there would be little
material left with which to make a dog show.

Well Bred Pups. — Crittenden Robinson has a well bred
Irish setter pup about eight months old and a Llewellyn set-
ter pup about seven months old which he will work on quail
as soon as the season opens. They are already broke to heel,
draw, and charge.

Greyhottitd Pups. — The greyhound pups belonging to Mr.
Keating out of his fawn bitcb by the well known black dog
Fides are remarkably well advanced and promise to make
things lively next spring.

JohnK. Orr, Harry Babcock, P. McShane, Henry L. Fox,
Mat Fuller, C. P. Gordon, Howard Blaek, S. B. Wakefield
and F. F. Butler, members of the "Gun Club" had a grand
dinner at the Maison Dore last Saturday, after their shoot at
Bird's Point. The affair was a very enjoyable one, and several
important subjects were discussed in relation to the gunning
and fishing interests of the coast.

Three Chinamen were convicted and fined $50 or 50 days
in the county jail for trapping quail at Suisun, Napa county,
this week.

The Alameda County Sportsman's Clubhold their last shoot
of the season to-day at Bird's Point.

The Pacific Club shoots to-morrow (Sunday) at Bird's Point,
ior the last time this season.

FISH.

A Novel Style of Fishing.

Excise Commissioner William P. Mitchell and a few friends
with their families are together at Bath, L. I. Among the
boarders in the house is a Japanese student. He is a neat,
bright, good-natured young man, and appears anxious to
learn the ways of Americans. Commissioner Mitchell and
friends have been playing tricks on the Japanest student.
Not long ago they got up a game of base-ball. They kept the
"Jap," as they called him, at the bat, by refusing or purpose-
ly failing to catch him out, and he ran around the bases all
the afternoon. Next day the muscles of his legs were so
sore he had to remain in bed. When he reappeared he
climbed up a tree to look at young owls in a nest and discov-
ered rotten apples.

One morning lately "Jap," while out rowing, came across
a multitude of fish of all sizes and varieties floundering in the
water. They showed their fins and appeared to keep within
a certain space. The "Jap" thought he had struck a fish
bonanza, and he resolved to keep his "find" a secret.

That afternoon Commissioner Nichols and a number of
the boarders were walking along the shore, talking about
fishing. The "Jap" said it was cruel and unfair to catch fish
with hook, line and bait. "In Japan we catch them with our
hands," he exclaimed, ingood English. All his hearers, with
the exception of Alderman Strack, were astonished; the
alderman said he had read about Japanese diving into the
water and chasing and catching fish just as fish-hawks do.
"I will show you," ejaculated the Jap, "how to catch fish
without hooks," and he got into a boat and rowed out about
two hundred yards. He pitched the anchor over and pulled
off his coat, vest and shirt. He was next seen to lie down in
the boat, while he peeped carefully over the sides. Every
now and then he would plunge his right hand into the water
and would haul up a fish. "Look at him," yelled Commis-
sioner Mitchell, "he is catching fish with his hands, by
thunder!" The "Jap" continued "yanking" up the fish for
over half an hour, much to the amazement of the boarders on
the shore. When he rowed in, the boat contained^fifty fish of all
kinds. "That's the way we catch fish in Japan," he remarked,
as he pulled the boat on the sands. Commissioner Mitchell
had nothing to say, and Alderman Strack said that the "Jap"
must have mesmerized the fish as they swam by.

That evening the boarders were on the balcony of the
house, listening to versions of the fishing exploit, when the
path gate was violently swung open, and a big Irishman in a

blue shirt swaggered up and wanted to know "Who in

had been robbing his fish-pond? Do you suppose," he
yelled, "that I catch fish and put thani in a pond to furnish
this ere shebang with? If you New Yorkers want fresh fish,
go and catch 'em, or else pay for 'em. Who robbed my pond,
that's what I'm after knowin'?" The "Jap" was pointed out,
and he paid for his spoils very meekly. "You see," ex-
plained Mitchell, "he didn't know the fish were yours — he
thought he'd found a nest of them." — New York World.

John Brown, Queen Victoria's servant, has received from
her the sole right of fishing on the river between Invercauld
Bridge and Balmoral Bridge. One day he landed fourteen
fine salmon for the royal table, but still an expensive luxury
when it is stated that her majesty pays $1500 a year for the
rental of this part of the stream. The Princess Louise is an
expert at angling, but she will scarcely find on this coast the
sport for which Scottish and Canadian rivers are so famous,
as our salmon will rarely rise to the fly.

A fly casting tournament, open to the anglers of the
United States and Canada, is to be held in New York city
during September. The management of the contest will be
in the hands of Mr. Frederick Mather, Assistant United
States Fish Commissioner. As yet the arrangements are not
complete, but the Park Commissioners will be applied to for
permission to allow the competition to be held on one of the
ponds in Central Park.

A fly casting tournament, open to the anglers of the
United Stafes and Canada is to be held in New York during
Septomber, The management of the contest wirl be in the
hands of Mr. Frederick Mather. Assistant United States Fish
Commissioner. As yet the arrangements are not complete.
but the Park Commissioners will be applied to for permis-
sion to allow the competition to be held on one of the ponds

The average catch of salmon in the seine before the State
added to the number by artificial hatching was five million
pounds. Under the present law the fish have so increased
that the annual catch has more than doubled. The law is
often violated by many unscrupulous men, and it is not an
easy matter to correct them.

The striped bass, which the Fish Commissioners tried to in-
troduce here, is a valuable fish of the Atlantic Coast, that is
very game and supplies a large amount of food to the people
of the Eastern States.

For all that this is the close season, salmon have been
served on the hotel tables at Petaluma during the week of the
Fair. They are purchased of fishermen from Tomales and the
Sacramento Kiver.

ATHLETIC.

George Breaks Other Records. — Among the notable
things done at the London Midland Athletic Club's sports,
held at Stamford Bridge Grounds, London, England, July
2S, was W. G. George's wonderful two-mile run, which beats
anything done by any amateur. The race which brought
about this wonderful piece of running, was w«n by H W Cross
(3S5 yards start). George started from scratch, finished sec-
ond, 4 2-5s behind the winner. George's time for each quar-
ter of a mile is:

Miles m. s.

t3.000yds 7 .^ l-r.

tltf 8 11 <l-5

« 9 25 3-5

Miles M. S.

X 1 11-5

>i 2 7 2-5

£l,fK¥> vds 2 lfiH-5

X 3 183-5

Miles M. S.

1 4 30 3-5

2,000 yds 5 10 3-5

tl'i 5 4-1

tlj* 6 57 3-5

t Denotes fastest amateur time on record,
ers having run 1,000 yards In2ml3s.

\ Fastest English time, My-

Oltmpic Club Regular Ticket. — For President, J. H.
Jennings; Vice President, Martin J. Flavin; Treasurer, H. B.
Russ; Secretary, R. S. Polastri; Leader, H. B. Cook. For
Directors: J. B. Stetson, C. W. Piatt, Joseph Lyons, W. C.
Brown, Wm. Levision, Ed. A. Girving. Members' Independ-
ent Ticket: for President, Jas. H. Jennings, Vice President,
Samuel Foster; Treasurer, H. B. Russ; Secretary, R. S.
Polastri ; Leader, H. B. Russ. For Directors: J. B. Stetson,
C. W. Piatt, Chas. S. Neal, Wm. C. Brown, W. F. Bouton,
Thomas Pennell. The election takes place on Monday, Sept.
4th. Polls open from 2 to 9 p.m.

Market Report.

FLOUR — Is in good supply and rates are somewhat easier
than those of last week. We quote Best City Extra, $5 37£
(ci$5 50; Superfine, $4 50@S4 75; Interior Extra, $4 75@
S5 25; Interior Superfine, $3 75@$4 ^ bbl.

WHEAT — Is quiet. Some few parcels of mixed No. 1 and
2 shipping are reported as having changed hands at SI 65@
SI 67£, the latter an extreme price. Yesterday opened the-
new year and if transactions are yet somewhat light, there is
every appearance of a large business for the coming season

BARLEY — Operators were too busy in making August
deliveries to give much heed to new business. Small sales of
coast feed are reported at $1 28, though $1 30 is the general
asking figure. On November account sales were made on the?
of 31st 200 tons No. 1 feed at §1 26£ and 300 do at $1 26* &
ctl.

OATS— No heavy orders on the market. Sales are affected
in a quiet way in jobbing quantities at a range of $1 55@
SI 75 ^ ctl. Market weak and declining.

RYE— The best bid on Thursday for September delivery
was $1 90 ^ ctl. Sellers would not name a price.

GROUND BARLEY— Fair trade. Quotable at §30@S31
$ ton.

BUCKWHEAT— Nominally quotable at SI 40 to $1 50 %
ctl.

CRACKED CORN— Business not urgent. Quotable at $3S
"% ton.

SHORTS— Sellers are asking $17@§1S ^ ton.

MIDDLINGS— Quotable at S26@S2S f» ton for lots at
mill.

OILCAKE MEAL— The oil works sell to the trade at
$32 50 $*; ton, less usual discount.

HAY— We quote: Alfalfa, $11@$13 50. Wheat, $13@
$15 50; Wild Oat, $12<a$15 50^ ton.

STRAW— Quotable at 55@60c ^ bale.

HOPSS — Local operators are paying from 40c to 50c ^ ft>
for good to choice.

SEEDS— We quote; Mustard, $2 50@$2 62A for brown
and SI 90@$2 for yellow; Canary, 5@5*c; Hemp,6c; Rape
2J@3; Timothy, 7@Sc for native, and 9@ 10c for imported;
Alfalfa, 10@ 12,5c; Flax, 2i@2f ^ fc.

CORNMEAli— Local millers quote feed at $34 to $36 ^
ton; fine kinds for the table in large and small packages, 3c

POTATOES— Receipts are fairly liberal, but stocks are
kept low by constant good custom. Wharf rates are as fol-
lows: Early Rose, in sacks, 60@S5c; boxes 80c@$l; Garnet
Chile, 90c(a$l per ctl; Sweet, $2 12*@ S2 374 per ctl.

ONIONS^Slow of sale. Quotable 50@70c per ctl. for
Silverskins and 30(540 per sack for Red .

BEANS — Market weak. We quote prices for job lots as
follows: Bayos, $2 50@2 60; Butter, $3 5Qtr, 83 75 for
small and S4 for large; Lima, S3 75@$4; Pea, $3 50<n £'A 75;
Pink, S2 40@$2 45; Red, $2 40@$2 45; small White, $3 50
@3 75; laTge White, S3<5;S3 50 <g ctl.

VEGETABLES' — Low prices continue to rule. Tomatoes
are being dumped daily. We quote job lots as follows: Mar-
rowfat squash, S7@$10 "& ton; Artichokes, 10c ^. dozen;
Parsnips, 75c; Beets, 75c; Carrots, 75c; Turnips, 75c@$l ^
ctl; Cauliflower, 60@65c ^ dozen; Cabbage, 50@75c <g ctl;
Garlic, l@Hc Q ft>; Cucumbers, 15@30c £* box; Green Peas,
2@3c ^ ft); Green Peppers, 50@75c ^ box; Tomatoes 15(5j30c
^ box; Spinach, 25c ^ sack; Celery, 50c ^ dozen; Summer
Squash, 3d to 50c ^ box; String Beans, 3c ^ lb; Green Corn
5@10c V; dozen; Okra, 50@75c; Egg Plant, 50@75c ^ box.

FRUIT — Peaches are in good demand, and stocks kept
well cleaned up. Grapes are also in favor. Apples 25@50c
% basket and 50@S1 ^ box; Pears, 25@40c ^ basket and
40@60c % box; Bartlett do, 50@75c f* basket and $1@$1 50
^ box; Nectarines, 75c@$l ^ box; Strawberries, $10@12;
Raspberries, $10@$I2 ^ chest; Peaches, 35c to SI ^ box,
and 30@60c "$ basket for common and 75c@Sl % basket for
choice; Figs, 40@75e t$ box; Grapes, 35@50c for common,
50@ 75c for Black Hamburg, 50@75c for Rose of Peru, and
50@S0c ^ box for Muscat; Plumbs, 25@75c $*. box; Black-
berries, $4@ $5 ^ chest; Watermelons, $3 50(5j$S "$ h un-
dred;.Cantaloupes, 50c@$l ^ crate; Lemcns, SS@9 '^ box
for Sicily and 50c@$l for California; Limes, S10@S1 1 ^ box
for Mexican; Tamarinds, 12@15c ^ *>; Bananas, $2@$3 50
per bunch; Pine-apples, $6@$8per dozen; Tahiti Oranges,
S35@$45per thousand.

WOOL. — The market continues to present an easy tone.
Humboldt and Mendocino, £>, ft) 25@26-2C. Sonoma, 14@26c.
Siskiyou and Modoc, 20@25c. San Joaquin, free 27@18c.
San Joaquin, defective 15@162C. Southern Coast,.burry and
egon, poor lS^19c. Valley Oregon, fine $25@27. Valley Or-
seedy 15@17c. Eastern Oregon, choice 23 to 24c. Eastern Or-
egon, coarse 23@24c.

HIDES AND SKINS— Values well maintained. Dealer*
are paying the following cash rates for lots in order: Dry
Hides, usual selection, 20@20.}; culls one-third less, and
Mexican hides 1c. ^, tb less, Drv Kip, 18@19c; Salted Kip,
25 to 30 lbs, 10c to 10*c; Salted Cab!, 11 to Y2\c per lb; Dairy
Calf, 65c to 70c each; Sheep Skins, 20 to 25c for Shearlings,
25 to 50c for short, 60 to SOe for medium, and 75c to $1
apiece for long wool and wool skins. Butchertown Green
Skins bring higher prices.

Following are rates for whole carcasses from slaughterers to
dealers:

BEEF — Prime, 1\ to 8c; medium grades, 6]c to 7c; inferior,
5} to 6c per ft).

VEAIj — Large Calves, 6J to 7c; small ones, 8 to 10c per ft).

MUTTON— Wethers are quotable at 4£ to 5c and Ewes at
4 to 41c per ft), according to quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 6 to 6Acper lb.

PORK— Live Hogs, 7| to Sc for hard and 7c to 71c for soft;
dressed do, 10jj- to lie per tb for hard grain hogs.

CHEESE — There is no change in the situation. Market
easy. We quote jobbing lots as follows: California, 12£@
13Ac for choice; 10@12c for fair to good; do. factory, in boxes,
15@16o; Eastern, 16@17c; Western, U@13Jc per ft>.

EGGS— Many holders have been asking 40c today, and
some few box lots changed bands-at this figure. Invoice par-
cels generally sell at our range: California, choice, 35@3S1c;
Interior, 30@34c; Western, 22J(3 "27U- per dozen.

PROVISIONS— Market, firm: Eastern Hams, 17]^ ISAc;
California Hams, 16@16Jo for plain, 16;\@ I7c for sugar cured
canvassed; Eastern Breakfast Bacon, 17A@18c; California
Smoked Bacon, 16,J> to 16^c for heavy and medium, and 17A to
18c for light and extra ligbt; Clear Sides, 16* to 16$c;
Pork$21 50 to $22 for ££Sn Prime, S24 to $25 "for Prime
Mess, P25 to S25 ."mi for M, ss, S27 for Clear and $2S to $28
50 for Extra Clear; Pigs' Feet, $16 to $18 per bbl; Mess Beef,
$14 for Wis aud $7 for hf obis; Extra Mess Beef, $14 50 to
$15; Family Beef, $16 to $16 50 per bbl; California Smoked
Beef, 141 to 14;Jc per lb; Beef Tongues. 89 50 to S10 per doz;
Eastern Lard, 151c for tierces and 161 to 17c per lb for pails;
California do, 10-!b tins, 14 to 15c; 5-tt> tins, 15 to 151c; pails,
16 to 161c; kegs, 15 to I5Jc; Roval do, 161 to l6*c f°r M'^,
W, to 16;j for 5- lb and 16J to 17c per lb for 3- lb p'ails.

1882

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POULTRY.

Fowls in Orchards.

Nothing is more reasonable to conclude
fran that ifwe allowour fowls the range of
the orchard they will in a great measure,
if not thoroughly destroy the worms and to
Ber injurious insects that infest the trees.
Presuming that it is generally understood
that hen manure is one of the most pow-
erful of fertilizers, by following out our sug-
gestions it will be readily concieved that two,
if not three material advantages are to be
realized. This whole subject is based upon
the idea that there are, no chicken thieves in
the neighborhood, or if there are that there
are good dogs and shot-guns within reason-
able distance. Set four states in the ground
three feet from the trees, nailing slats to
them, beginning ijhree feet from the ground,

for the fowls to roost on. This is done in or-
der that the droppings may he left close to
thetrunk, for two reasons; first, that the roots
may receive the benefit of the manure;

second, the droppings are so strongthat it
is offensive to all kinds of worms that crawl
on the ground, and will tend to prevent their
approaching the trees, jt is in our opinion
that during the spring, summer and fall
months fowls are benefitted by being allowed

to roost in the open air, especially in this
country, where we have but little rain from
May to October. — Resources of Oregon and

Washington.

ROWING.

San Francisco, Aug. 30.

Editor. Breeder and Sportsman: Please
he obliging enough to publish this article in
your nest issue.

The fiist barge crew of the South End
Boat Club intend to compete for The Breeder
a»nd Sportsman's trophy to be rowed for upon
Thanksgiving Day. As this is a new crew it
would please us to try our muscular and
physical strength with the supposed cham-
pion four-oared barge crew of this coast, the
"Golden Gates," so that we could take a little
pride out of them.

If the "Golden Gat^s" think they can take
that trophy from the "South Ends" without
perspiring pretty freely, they will be very
badly mistaken on that Thanksgiving after-
noon; and if they have not game enough to
compete against us, it wU be plainly seen
that Griffin and Brown do not row for pleas-
ure or the healthfulness derived from row-
ing, but for the love of money. Tours truly,
"William Thomas,
Captain of "South End" crew.

J. O'KANE,

MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF

HARNESS, SADDLES, BLANKETS,

WHIPS, BOOTS, ETC.

767 Market Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MAN-
ufacture of "boots" of all kinds for horses. Can
refer to all the principal trainers and horsemen on the
Pacific coast.

N. B. — My acknowledged superiority in this branch
of business is largely due to careful observation and
the valuable suggestions of the most skillful turfmen
of the United States, the benefits of which revert to the
public in the shape of a GENUINE WELL-FITTING
ARTICLE. Sole agent for Dr. A. H. Dixon's Condition
Powders and for Makinney's patent "Eureka" and
" Eclipse " Toe Weights. Repairing done with neatness
and dispatch. Has always on hand the finest assort-
ment of English ladles' and gentlemen's saddles, bridles,
whips, spurs, bits and . ■ .- Eb race saddles.

MME. EXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMENS HEADQUARTERS.
.Northeast Corner Post Street A Central At.

Refreshments and Ladies' Sitting Book.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

Importers of and Dealers in-

GUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING

TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

513 Clay Street. San Francisco.

DAVID L. LEVT,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

AND TESTIMONIALS,

39 Third Street. San Franeisco.

Rbpaibixg seatlt done.

dan McCarthy,

LI VERT, BOARDING <b SALE STABLE,
608 Howard Street, Near Second.

LABGEST STOCK OP FAST LTVEEY TEAMS
in the State. First-class boarding. Horses bought
and sold. Cash advanced on horses, buggies, sulkies,
harness or anything connected with the business.

PAUL FRIEDHOPER,

PA THOLOGICAL HORSE-SHOER,

10 j commercial Street.

Practical in all Us various branches.

P. DOYLE,

J. CONDON'S

gy HAND BALL C O U R T, "^

733 Howard St.. bet. Third A Fourth.

Match Game every Sunday. Fine Wines and
Liquors.

Cattle in Nevada,
It is estimated that 40,000 and perhaps 50
0CD head of stock cattle will be taken out of
Nevada this year. Ora Haleyx f o Laramie, has
bought the Ritchie & Bamum herd of about
2,000 head. He is shipping east now from
Iron Point. Rnssel & Bradley have made
one drive of over 5,000 head, and L. Filmore
will ship from "Wells and Winnemncca over
2,500 head HcCormick & Keogh Bros, will
send out about 5,000 head, from the south-
eastern part of the State mostly. Lieutenant-
Governor Adams is driving out everything
but cows and calves to the number of probably
2,500 head. It is saidhis entire herd will be
taken overinsideof two years, and Nyecounty
will know him no more. Sparks & Tennon
will take 7,000 head from north of the Wells.
Hammond of Cheyenne, and others from "Wy-
oming are buying and all they can get will
go to Wyoming, and eventually find their
way to Chicago. This is beside the natural
shipments of fat cattle which will go to San
Francisco for beef. It is thought that Ne-
vada is being depleted too much and that it
will take several years to fill up again to the
capacity of the feed. The late rains have filled
the country with feed and the State loses
wealth by not having cattle to eat it up.
Cattle men say that Nevada is far superior
to Wyoming as a breeding country, but Wy-
oming excels in fattening properties. The
climate here is milder butthe feed there is
richer and better. Some think it would pay
to breed in Nevada and ship Wyearling and
two-year olds toyoming to fatten.

G. H. STRONG,
BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

35S Market Street.
Repairs to order. Elevator, 12 Front street.

NO PAY IN ADVANCE.
The Great Electric Hair Tonic.

The only sore remedy that will restore the hair.

Laboratory and Salesroom, 120 Tyleb Street.

For sale by all druggists.

BALL COURT,
846. HOWARD STREET 846.
Pine Wines, Liquors and Cigars.

Wm. AXKtNS, Proprietor.

FOR A COOL, REFRESHING DRINK,

Sample's Headquarters,

S31 Kearny Street, bet. Bush and Sutter.
S. S. SAMPLE.

HARNESS. COLLAR, SADDLE
HARK ESS. COLLAR, SADDLE
HARNESS, COLLAR. SADDLE

HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.
HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.

1011 Market Street. San Francisco.

All Work made of the best Ma-
terials, by Hand,

AND WARRANTED.

ty SEND FOR PRICES. 1p

J. A. McKKRRON,

MANUFAGTURER OF FINE HARNESS.

32 J Sutter Street,

Between Dupont akd Stockton, Saji Fbajtcisco.

\Repairmg neatly and promptly executed.

GOLDEN GATE FATE.

The'GENTLEMAN'S ROADSTER RACE, No. 22,
on the Society's Speed Programme having failed to
fill, the Managers, hereby offer a fine set of harness
made bv A. W. Palmer, of Oakland, of the value of
$125, for gentlemen's roadsters, best two in three, own-
ers to Drive.

ENTRANCE FREE. '

By a gentleman's roadster is meant any animal owned
and driven on the road, by any gentleman for his
own private pleasure. The horses to ^o to any vehicle
used by gentlemen on the road. Sulkies and "skeleton
wagons barred. Entries to close with the Secretary at
12 ir. on Thursday, Sept. 7th. L. WALKER,

Lock Box 152S, Oakland. Secretary.

TURKISH & RUSSIAN

STEAM BATHS.
No. 722 Montgomery Street, near "Wash-
ington. San Francisco.

REMO VAL.

HENRY STEIL,

HENRY STEIL,

IMPORTING TAILOR,
IMPORTING TAILOR,

HAS REMOVED TO HIS

Nl^ SSSreJ: 621 Hi 623

MAEKET STREET, PALACE HOTEL.

TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 California Street.

Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

Fine Thoroughbreds.

FOR SALE.

SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR,

— 18S2.—

The subscriber has a lot of thoroughbred horses
which will be offered at

Auction Sale.

Daring the State Fair Week at Sacramento. The lot
consists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

Comprising some as finely hred and promising animals
as there are on the Coast.

W. L. PRITCHARD.

Russian baths cure rheumatism.

Turkish baths cure heart disease.
Sulphur baths cure skin disease.

Grindelia baths cure poison oak.
Steam baths cure intemperance.

Medicated vapor baths cure catarrh,
nasal, throat and lung diseases.

THESE BATHS CURE CONSTIPATION, PILES,
liver and kidney diseases, fever and ague and bilious-
ness, acting as a perfect rejuvenator for all nervousness
and debility*, ana: to recuperate the system after long-
continued sicknes3. when all other remedies have failed.
Connected with this establishment is a medical sanita-
rium, where patients will receive every attention and
home comfort, including pleasant rooms and hygienic
board. Send for circulars giving full descripbod of
these baths and cost for a course of treatment.

DR. JUSTIN GATES,

late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and Rus-
sian caths, medical sanitarium and steam bath drug
store, 722 Montgamery street, San Francisco.

GORDAN

BROS.,

DRAPERS AND TAILORS,

202KEARNY STREET,

NORTHEAST CORNER SUTTEB,

SAN FRANCISCO.

most complete assorraont of

Fall and Winter Goods.

The most choice qualities,

Neatest patterns and

The latest Styles.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB,

(I'd)
MLEBOUENE, Australia,

O F F E R

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on m
day to be named early in January next, i---i.

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each
from Starters added.

Mile heats ; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive {"2,500: second, two-thirds of Sweep
and Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5
per cent.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or be-
4 p. M. on WEDNESDAY, fith December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in
the National Trotting Assocation of the United States,
under which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing. R. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

California's Exposition for 1882

Sacramento, California.
Opens Monday. September 1 i in

Closes Saturday, September 1 6th.
A Holiday Week of Recreation and Sport.

$40,000 IN CASH

To be awarded In Premiums.

The premium List is full and complete .and Is divided
into seven departments. The Society's Gold Medal
(valued at $100) will be awarded to the most meritorious
display in each department. The exhibition of live
stock promises to be large and fully up to the standard
in each class. The latest and newest designs in Agri-
cultural Implements will be on exhibition. The prod-
ucts of the soil representing California's greatest inter-
est, will be fully shown. The Speed Programme (for
entries see small bills) is within itself a.oistiiict exhi-
bition, wherein the produce of California's Breeding
Establishments wiU be shown in their respective
classes. Wing Shooting, Ladies' Equestrianism, and
other sports win be held daily at the Park during the
Fair.

TheC. P.R. R. Co. wiU transport articles to and
from the Fair free of charge. Wells, Fargo * Co.
will deliver packages free not weighing over 20 pounds.
Application for space both at Park and Pavilion should
be made at once to the Secretary. Season tickets, ad-
mitting self and family, $5. Single admission, 50c.

HUGH M. LARUE, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

SPECIMEN OF OUR ARTIST'S HUMOR.

'Red Clover."

NEEDHAM'S RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS AND
"xtracts are the greatest blood-purifyer in the
world; also a sure cure for cancer, salt rheuin, catarrh,
bronchitis, etc. I can reger to many letters and testi-
monials ot those who have been cured — some of them
very remarkable. I will send circulars and testimonials
to those wishing them. Address

W. C. NEEDHAM,Box422, San Jose, Cal.,
Bole agent for Pacific Coast. B'2ml

Sporting Goods.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS, COMBAT

SWORDS, MASKS, INDIAN CLUBS,
Hunting Knives, our own Manufacture

DOG COLLARS A]SD CHAINS, Finest assortment-
in the city WILL A F1MK,

Leading Cutlers. 760 Market street.

THE FISHMONGER.

OGOWSK/

FLYING CLAYP1GE0N

PIERCE&C0.0AKL?CAL.

AGENTS FOR THE PACIFIC COAST.

hundreds of dfxichted ones see, for the first time in tmfjr utes

The Japanese Artist and Embroiderers

At work tn therr native costumes at

Ichi Ban, 22 & 24 Geary St.

The BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN is printed with SHA TTUCK <t FLETCHER'S INK

'I

158

3gfte ifr-ejeiler atxd ^poxismuu.

Sept 2

Laveracks for Sale.

The Llewellyn Sstter bitch pups, Daisy F. and Hazel
K. whelped Aprii_20. 1862, out of Lulu Laverick by
Macgregor, Bob Rov--Queen Mab.

Price of Daisy, $50, of Hazel *«-B

"Will book orders for sure Ls
X-averack, Thunderer-Peeress out of
Corlowitz Petrel, at §25 each, when seven weeks old,

Enquire of Ed.Bbeeder and Spoetsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser If
-not as represented or if not satisfactory.

NORTHERN DIVISION

Southern Pacific Railroad.

BKOAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

LLEWELLYN SETTERS.
EOB SALE.

For lack of room to keep them, the owner will Bell ftwo

Bine Beltou Setter Paps.

FromBeltonandBelhtheson of Jessie— by Dan— by
Belton out of Nellie, these pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for 825
each. For information apply at Ihe office of Breeder
and Sportsman.

C P. R. R.

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE,

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco,
from Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between
Third and Fourth Streets, as follows :

Embryo Stakes for 1882.

ALL SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ABOVE STAKES
Ifor 1 and 2-year-olds ) wishing to declare out for
this vear must uive notice to the Secretary and pay the
declaration fee of SWonor before the 1st day of Sep-
tember. Otherwise they will he held for the forfeit
(?ii) to be paid Octobei 25th, at which time the same
forfeit on three-year-olds will also be due.

BEN E. HARRIS, Secretary,
1609 Washington street, San Francisco.

DESTINATION.

TIME SCHEDULE

MONDAY, MAY 15th, 1882.

Trains leave* and are dnc to arrive In San
Francisco as follows;

LEAVH

roe

DESTINATION.

AERTVB
FROM.

2.40 PM
*12.40 P M
•10.10 am

7.40 p M
11.40 am
*10. 10 A M
no. 10 AM

7.40 pm

2.40 P m

7.10 A M

5.40 pm

*12.40 p M

5.40 pm

"10.10 am

111.40 am

2.40 p M

5.40pM

8.40 a m

2.40 P M

*12.40 P M

5.40 P M

5.40 p M

4.10 p M

9.40 am

8.40 A M

» 400 ? M
• 4,30 p M

8.00 AM

Calistoga and Napa

9.30 am
4.30 pm
8.00 am

. . f Deming, El Paso \ Express ....
. .\Paso and East. J Emigrant...

.J 8.00am

r' " (tSundays only)

8.00 am

5.00 p M

9.30 A M

•4,00pm

....Madera and Fresno

8.00 A M

Niles and Haywards

<< ii ■■

ii ii ii

5.30 p M

8.00 a m
8.00 am
8.00 am
3.30 p M

* 4.30 p M

• 4.00 P m
8.00 AM

. . ( Sacramento, "1 via Livermore

. . < Colfax and > via Benicia

Sacramento, via Benicia

6.10 A M
5.40 PM
5.40 P M
7.40 pm
11.40 am

no. io a m

* 6.00 a 3i
4,10 pm

♦4,30 pm

•10.10 A M

* 8.00 am

• 7.40 p m

8.30
t 9.30
10. 40
3.30
4.25
5.15

8.30
10.40
1 3.30

4.25

10.40 i
f 3.30 l

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
and Salinas.

Hollister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos. Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations. .

6.40 a m

i.10 J

9.03 A M
•10.02 A M

"36pm

t 4.59 P M

6.00 p M

t 8.15 P M

9.03 A M

10.02 A M

: 3.36 P M

6.00 P m

t 8.15 p M

no. 02 a m

6.00 P M

no. 02 a m

6.00 P M

10.02 A M
6.00 P M

• Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10:30 a
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which
connect with 8 :30 a. m. Train.

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. m. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

IjOCAL FERRY TRAINS, VIA OAKLAND
PIER.

Erom San Francisco Dally.

*0 EAST OAKLAND *6.00— *6.30— 7.30— 8.30— ^SO-
IO^O— 11.30— 12.30— L30— 2.30— 3.30--i.30-5.30— 6.30—
7.00-8. 00—9. 30— 11. 00-*12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*t6.30— 7.00-"t7.30— 8.00— *t8-30—
9.00— *f9.30— 10.00-11.00— 12. 00—1.00—2. 00-3. 00— *f3.30
-4.00-M4.30-5.00— *t5.30— 6.00-*t6.30-7.00— *8.0Q-
9.30 -1LO0— "12.00.

Io BERKELEY '6.00— "6.30— 7.00-»7.30-8.00-#8.30

9.00 — 1 9.30 - 10.00 — 110.30— 11.00— Jll. 30-12.00-1. 00-
2.00 — 3.00 — 4,00-4.30—5.00—5.30—6.00-6.30-7.00-8.00
-9.30— •12.00.

Io WEST BERKELEY •e.OO— •6.30-7.00-,7.30-J8.00

— •8.30— 9,00— 10.00— 11.00— 2.00-3.00— 4.00— •130—5.00
— *5. 30-6. 00— *6.30— 7. 00.

To San Francisco Daily.

Trom BROADWAY, OAKLAND — *5. 32 -•6.02-6. 32 -
7.02—7.32-8.02-8.32—9.02—9.32-10.02-10.32 — 11.02 —
11.32—12.02-12.32—1.02—1.32-2.02—2,32—3.02—3.32-
4.02— 4.32— 5.02— 5.32— 6.02— 6.32— 7.02-- 8.02—9.32 —11.02

From EAST OAKLAND "5.21— "5.51— 6.21-6.51— 7.51

-8.51-9.51—10.51-11.51-12.51-1.51—2.51—3.51 -4,51—
5.51-6. 51-7.51—9. 21—10. 51.

From ALAMEDA— •5.15— *5. 45-6, 15-7. 10— *t7.35- 8. 10—
*t8.35 — y.lO-M9.35-10.10-*,U0.35-11.10— 12, 10-1.10—
2.10— 3.10— *.10-*R35— 5.10— "t5, 35— 6.10— •(6.35— 7.15
•17.35-9. 15-10. 45.

»ROM BERKELEY *5.45 — •6.15 — 6,45— "7.15— 7.45—

•8.15 — 8.45— 19.15 -9.45— J10.15— 10.45- til. 15— 11.45—
12.45—1. 45-2.45-3. 45-4. 15-4.45 —5. 15-545-6. 15-6. 45
—7.45-9.15— *10.45.

Trom WEST BERKELEY •5.45-»6.15— S.45— *7.15—

7.45 — 8.45 — 9.45— 10.45 — 1.45— 2.45-3.45— 4.45— »5. 15—
5. 45-*6.15— 6.45— *7. 15.

CREEK ItOlTK

From SAN FRANCISCO *7. 15-9. 15-11.15-1.15-1 15

—5.15.
Prom OAKLAND •6.15—8.15-10.15-12.15-2.15—4.15.

All trains rtm daily, except when star (•) denotes
Sundays excepted flrains marked thus (t) run via
East Oakland {Sundays only. '

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & co.,
Jewelers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St. S. F.

. N. TOWNE,

Gen. Supt,

T. II. GOODMAN,

Gen. PaBB&Tkt Agt.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALL3 ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort the best places in State
for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout

in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, ami the best shooting may^
be had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men,

THE BA THING ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.

A SPACIOUS SWIMMISO TASK

(150 x 50 feet)

ELEGANT ROOMS

al Baths with DOUCHE an
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Ete.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQUEL AND SAKTA CRUZ,

IS VIA THE

Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

SANTA CRUZ RAILROAD.

JQSJ-At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. con-
nects daily with Trains of the S. P. R. R.

The S. P. R, R. runs through the counties of San
Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Mon-
terey, in each of which game abounds in great variety.
Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PURIS-
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PEbCADER.0. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovers
of this manly Bport.

SPECIAL NOTICE,

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of
any description issued by this Company will bo enti-
tled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS

when carried in Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to iBBue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

US>"In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it la neceBsary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle checked and carried free of charge. Guns taken
apart and Becurely packed in wood or leather cases
may be taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES.— Passenger Depot, Townsend
strict, ami No, 2 Now Montgomery street. Palace Hotel.
A.C.BASSETT, H. K.JUDAH,

Superintendent Asst. Pass, and Tkt Agt.

&9S. P. Atlantic Express Trnln via Los Angeles,
Yuma, etc., leaves Wan Francisco daily via Oakland
Ferry, foot of Market Street, at u ;30 a. m.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

Ninth District Agricultural Ass'n

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co-, Cal,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 1:30 o'clock, p. m.

Running — No. 1. Purse of $40. Free for all Saddle

horses that have never ran for money. Catch weights.

Half mile and repeat. First, $30; second, §10.

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 10 o'clock, A. m.

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 2. Purse of S100.
Free for all. Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. M— Running- No. 3. Purse §30. Mule
Race. Hah! mile and repeat, Catch weights. First, $20;
second, S10.

THIRD DAY.
Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Running — No. 4. Purse of $150. Free for all. Mile
heats, two in three. Pirst, $100; second, $50.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. M.— TliOTTlNG— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. First, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 6. Purse of $40.

Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that

have never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30

second, $10. .

FOURTH DAY.

Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, a, u.

Ladies' Equestrianism— First. $15; second, $10; third,
$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. M.— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; second,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, p. M.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of $150. Free for all. Weights lor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, $30; first horse to
second quarter pole, $30; first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first horse to last quarter pole, $50; that is, the horse
that first reaches a quarter pole wins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter poles and home first, that horse

ins the whole purse.

Kemarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District (composed or the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July, 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
tart. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
surse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en
trance.'

All entries in these races must be made with, the Secre
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in tht
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in fulL

The trotting races will be conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Association, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paying the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of the Board.

G. C. BARBER, Ferndale President

S. H. CRABTREE, Rohnerville Secretary

MORRIS LEVINGER. Rohnerville Treasurer

$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO BE HELD IN

YREKA, _SISKIT0U CO.,

Wednesday, - - October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this District shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modoc Counties, Cal., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon,

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIBST DAY— "Wednesday, Oct. 4. '

No. I— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, $500
First horse receives $400; second horse, $100, Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember l'.t.

N .2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purue, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 5 -TROTTING -Free lor all tliree-year-oldB and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY— Fbiday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in tho District; 3 in 5;
purse, $100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
•ntrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in tbe District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9-RUNNING-Frec for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse- receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 1C per cent,
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. lBt.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, #100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races tho second horse to Bave ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed id tbe ontry boi, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. M. on tho day
prior to race.

4th Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries mako a field.

6th. All trotting ruces must bo In harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to gOYorn trot-
ting races.

8th. Paciflo Coast Blood-Horso Association Rules to gov-
rn running races.

tUli. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means Just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be mado with the
Secretary on or before September 1st,

L. SWAIN, President.
H. MAGOFFEY, Secretory.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882,

Tuesday, Sept. 19th,

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNING— For two-year-olds; purse

$400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

G. W. Trahern enters s g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels; dam
by Norfolk.

Jas. F, Mahon enters b f Grade Mahon, by Modoc; dam
by Norfolk.
T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br s Bryant W., by Monday:
am by Bete.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A McCloud enters b c Mount Vernon, by Nutwood ;
dam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. Giddings enters b s L. J., by Sultan: dam by The
Moor.

L. U. Shippee enters ch f , by Priam ; dam by Chief-
tain,

L. U. Shippee enters s h - — , by Nutwood ; dam by
Chieftain.

No. 3-PACTFIO COAST TROTTrNG—2:36 Class; parse
fel.OOO, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

F. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy, by Chieftain
dam, McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Big Lize.
H, B. Cooper enters s h Frank Mosco, by Frank Mobco ;
dam unknown

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy ; pedigree unknown.
W. E. Price enters b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation*

dam, Young Lady Vernon.

John Mclntyre enters ch g Edwin Forrest, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A C. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim, by-
Taylor horse ; dam unknown.

" James Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic ; dam
by Belmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coutts' b m Manon,"by Nut-
wood ; dam, Addie.

L. H. Titus enters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen ; dam, a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern enters b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Louis Duncan enters b g Louis D.

Steve CrandaU enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClelland ; dam by John Nelson.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th.

No. 4— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
purse $800. Closed with six entries.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters b c Dare Devil, by Imp. Parti-
san ; Dam by Specter.

G. W. Trahern enters 3 f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Thad Stevens.

No. 5— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class: purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

James M. Learned enters b 3 Reliance, by Alexander ;
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

H. R Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive: dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;
dam, .

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain; dam by
Odd Fellow.

John A Goldsmith entera blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters cb g Ashley, by Plumas; dam by
George,

L. U. Titus enters br m Echora, by Echo ; dam, the
Young Mare.

J. H. Dodge enters ch h' Honesty, by Priam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L. J. Rose enters blk 3 Del Sur, by The Moor ; dam,
Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

C. H Welby enters chg Starr King, by Geo. M. Patches,
Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

No. 6-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional. Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby, for H. C. Judson, enters s m May D., by
Wildidle; dam, Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare.

William Boots enters s c Inauguration, by Wildidle ;
dam, Miami.

George Hearst enters b s Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dam Demirep.

No. 7— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds;
purse $800, Closed with ten entries.

H. Robison enters s 0 Almoone, by Algona ; dam an
Oregon mare.

E. Giddings enters b c Alpha, by Algona ; dam a farm
mare.

G. W. Trahern enters blk [ Baby Mine, by Nephow," dam
by Sherman Blackhawk.

J, M. Learned enters b c Harmony, by Reliance ; dam,
Maud.

J, A. McCloud enters br c Judge Paterson, by Nephew;
dam, Daisy.

D. Visher enters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; dam, un-
known.

J, W. Warren enters b c Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes ;
dam, Major Mono.

L. M. Morse enters b c John O'Brien.tby Mambrino
Wilkes; dam by Phcebe Cary.

Fred Aruold enters br c Ha Ho, by Nephew; dam by
McCracken Blackhawk.

L. U. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

Victor.

Wm. M. Murray enters b f Merced Girl, by Nephow; dam
by Morgan.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No. 8— PACIFIC COAST-RUNNING -Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse $300, and $200 added if more
tban ten entries. Four moneys.

P. J. Shafter enters b m Night Hawk, by Imported
Haddtmrton ; dam by Norfolk.

Jack Douglass enters cb s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle,
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's b m Precious, by
Lever: dam, Frolic, by Thunder.

William L, Appleby enters, for H. C. Judson, b c Patrol,
byWUdidle: dam, Nettio Brown.

William Boots enters b m Mollio E, by WUdidlo ; dam
Mamie Hall, by Norfolk.

J. T, Gilmer enters ba Red Boy, by War Dance; dam
Nielson.

No, 9 — DISTRICT-RUNNING -For threc-ycar-olda
and over; purse $500; beat two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

Jack Douglass outers ch b 3 Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe entera br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel 0, Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

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William M. Murray enters s h Samuel Stevison, by Tbad
Stevens; dam by Rifleman .

G. W. Trahem enters s m Kate Carson, by Jos Daniels ;
dam by Norfolk.

Jobn Miller enters br m Picnic, by Joe Daniels; dam by
Norfolk.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk,

Seth Peyton enters b g George Bender, by ; dam,

■Sugar Plum, by Lodi.

J. N. Randall enters s g Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Julia, by Nena Sahib.

A. Miller enters b m Lady Partizan, by Partizan ; dam,
sister of Tommy Chandler.

M. E. Piggott enters br c Idler, by Wildidle ; dam, Kate
Gift by Lodi.

No. 10— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING — For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1SS2; 2:22 Class; purse
$ 1,500, and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator sot required to name bis horse, but simply send
his cash ($150) with his own same. August 1, 1832. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1S82 Four moneys.

Nominators— Charles W. Welby, G. Valensin, Jobn A.
Goldsmith. L. H. Titus, J. E. McDonald.

Satueda^:, Sept. 23d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy,

Elijah Downer enters Eugene Mara s ch g Tump Win-
ston (formerly Kent), by Primus; dam. Lady Don.

A. Waldstein enters b s Albert W., by Electioneer; dam
by John Nelson .

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
dam by Edward Everett.

8. Sperry enters J. and W. S. Fritch's ch m Nellie R.,
by General McClellan, Jr.; dam, Susie-Rose.

WD. Hammond enters g s Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Hayward; dam, Lady Poscora.

No. 12— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class: purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
seys.

T, J. Young enters s g Colonel Dickey.

G. Valensin enters b m Ouida.

L. E. Yates enters b m Corette, by Winthrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy ;
dam. Nelson mare.

' A. L. Hinds enters W. M. Hammond's s b Oakland Boy,
fcy Winthrop; dam, a Blackbird mare.

I In addition to other premiums, H. T. Dorranca will
I offer a set of choice track harness, valued at $85, for the
I horse owned in the District that makes the fastest trotting
I record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a $25-jockey
I saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
I record owned in the District at the Fair.
I Irving Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, offers.a special
I premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
I best two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. Also, for
■ the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
I be shown at the Stockton Fair.

EEMAKKS AND CONDITIOXS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
four moneys, 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to ear-
ly 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consen
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
Df any race, if they deem it necessary.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, except
as especially provided.

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
ill other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1, o'clock P. M. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been improved. Stables
lay and straw free to competitors.

L. TJ. SHLPPEE, President.
J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

nation. Purses divided at the rate of GO per cent, to first
horse, 30 per cent, to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

All running purses to be divided, two-thirds to the
first horse and one-third to the second horse; four to
enter and two to start, except race No. 11, ihree to enter
and two to start.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a Bpecial race between heats.

Two fill running races, four or more subscribers are
necessary.

All the two-year-olds, when running in their classes,
shall carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year olds, when running In their classes, to
carry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above.

No added money for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
(old weights) to govern running races, except when
conditions named are otherwise.

All entries made in writing, giving name, sex, color
and marks of horses ; also, name and residence of owner.
In running races, full colors to be worn by rider; and
drivers of trotters are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as
their horses will be designated upon programmes by the
colors worn by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre-
tary on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1882.

write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope.

Note— "Exile" is barred from trotting races 1, 2 and
8. G. J. BARETTO, President.

R. H. HEWITT, Secretary.

SEVENTEENTH

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

OP

The Mechanics' Institute

OPENED TO THE PUBLIC ON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1883,

AT

THE NEW PAVILION,

Larkin, Hayes, Polk and Grove Sis.,
AND CONTINUES UNTIL SEPT. 16.

PREMIUMS OF GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE
medals, diplomas and cash will be awarded to mer-
itorious exhibits in art, manufactures and natural
products.

Full inf ormatisn will be given or sent by applying at
the office.

P. B. CORNWALL, President.

J. H. CULVER, Sec'y.

J. H. GILMORE, Sup't.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAN JOSE, CAL.,

FROM

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME,

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

pTRST DAY— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

So. 1. District, trotting, 3 minute class ; purse, {300.
Sfo. 2. District, trotting, 2 :3S class; purse, WOO.
So. 3. District, running, colt race, free for all 2-year
olds, half mile dash; purse, 3200.

SECOND DAY— "Wednesday, Oct. IS.

So. 4. Trotting, free for all that never heat 2:30; purse

esoo.

SAME DAY.
So, 5. District, running, free for all, half mile and re-
peat; purse, $245.

SAME DAY.

So. 6. Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purse.
S260.

THTED DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.
Grand Stock Parade.

A liberal purse will be offered for a longdistance

ladles' riding match. Arrangements are being perfected^

»o,7. District, trotting, 3-year-olds and under: purse

$350. "

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

To. 8. District, trotting, 2:45 class; purse, 4-100.
lo. 0. District, running. 2-year-olds, three-quarter
mile dash ; purse, $200.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

So. 10. Trotting, free for all ; purse, $500.
SAME DAY.

*o. 11. District, running;, free for all, three-quarters of
mile dash; purse $250.

SAME DAY.
»o. 12. Sunning, free for all, 2 mile dash ; purse, $350.

REMAKES AND CONDITIONS.
AH trotting races are the three best in five, unless
therwise specified, three to enter and two to start.
'-ntranee fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany noml-

PIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 25111, 1882.
No. 1. TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse, $500.

C. Van Buren, of Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b m Ma-
non, by Nutwood, dam Addie.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller, San Rafael, enters b s Marin, by Patchen,
dam unknown.

W. EC Henderson, San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.

EL B. Cooper, Alameda, enters s g Frank Mosco, by
Frank Mosco. dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, San Francisco, enters b h Yanderlynn,
by George M. Patcben, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain "Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

John Mclntyre, Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy. by Rus-
tic, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point.

L. H_ Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

Jobn Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl b Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M Patchen, Jr.. dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta
tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 2Cth.

No. 3. RTJNNTNG — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E. , by Monday.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler, dam Frou Frou, by Asteroid.

T. BL Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W., by Monday,
dam Bet.

C. Van Buren. Mayfield, enters P. Coutts" b c Panama,
by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield. enters P. Coutts'bl f Flou Flon,
by Monday, dam Jennie 0.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING— For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; §15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd.

George Howson enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle.

William Boots, Sin Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood-
in?, dam Gladiola by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b h Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk,

John Green enters b s Joe Daniels Jr.. by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodbum.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY- RUNNING- Selling Race -
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
rive per cent, to third horse. Horse3 entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. Winnercan be claimed by any
one.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug
lass, by Wildidle; value, $500.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown; value. $500.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b h Belshaw by Wild-
idle, dam Susie W.'by Hercules; value, $400.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b s Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; value, $S00.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters ch h Euchre, by Lienster.
dam Flush; value, $500.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING-2^0 class. Purse, $400.

S. Perry. Petaluma, enters J. and W. S. Fritschs ch m
Nellie R. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara. Carson City, enters s g Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, enters g s Poscora Hayward,
by Billy Hayward. dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Goldsmith. Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner to bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — LadieB" Riding Tournament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1J mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; S175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

William Boots, San Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wildidle, dam Miama, by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters Patrol, by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T. EC Williams enters W. L. Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f MyraF., by
Lienster, dam Flush.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for alL Purse
$300.

A. L. Hinds, Oakland, enters W. M Hammond's s s Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam Blackbird.

E. S. Dennison, Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A. Van Amringe, Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Bed Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Corette, by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigle.

No. 10.— 2:36Clas3. Purse $400.

G. W. Trahem, Stockton, enters bb. s. Revolution, by
Prince of Orange.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b. g. Louis D.

H. G. Cox, Oakland, enters br. m. Pauline, by Naubuc.

P. A. Finigan, San Francisco, enters gr. g. Eddie F.

H. W Meek, Haywards, enters gr. s. James Lick.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts b m. Manon, by
Nutwood-
Steve Crandall, Santa Rosa, enters Wm. Bihlers b m.
Blanche, by Gen'l McLellen.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m. San Mateo Belle by
Speculation.

James Garland, Oakland, enters gr. g. Rowdy Boy, by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 1L RUNNING— 1£ mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle.

Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots. San Jose, enters b m Mollie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie HalL

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D.. by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster, dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No. 12. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purse
$400.

Charles David enters Charles McCleverty's b g Prince
Allen, by Ethan Allen, Jr.

Jobn Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

L J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters b f Neluska, by Sultan,
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam
by Hambletonian.

[A purse will probably be offered in lieu of No. 13, the
same having failed to All.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. It TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

J. B. McDonald, Marysville, enters h s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

John A" Goldsmith, Oakland, enters gr 6 Romero, by
Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

L H Titus, San Gabriel enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown,

Patrick Farrel. San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Tump Winston (form-
erly Kent).

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, enters b s Albert W., by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing race3 are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nomiuations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse, thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting: but the
Board re-serves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuead-iy,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock M. Tlus rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horso Association (old
weights] to govern running races, except wheu conditions
named are otherwise.

A KING, President

T. S. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

T. G. PARKER & CO.,

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LISHMENT,

937 Kearny Street, near Bosh.

Business Suits _ $25 to MB

Dress Suits $40 to ISO

No Chinese labor employed nor shoddy trim'
mings used.

BUY DIRECT

From the Manufacturer.

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES

and WAGONS.

ANT STYLE MADE TO ORDER.

j3tilkies a Specialty.

Personal attention giren to

Painting, Varnishing, Alterations
and Repairs.

OFFICE ASTD FACTORY,

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M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1-RUN-NTNG. -INTRODUCTION STAKE. -For

all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance. $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. 1. H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Donne, by
Wildidle, dam Mattie Brown, by Rifleman, 114 lbs.

No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts" b c (3), Fores*
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.

No. 3. G. W. Trahem names ch f (3) Kate Carson, by Jo*
Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

No. 4. Wm. Boots names b g (3) Bob, by Bob Wooding,
dam Gladiola, by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

No. 5. John Green names b s (4) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe
Daniels, dam by Woodbum, 108 lbs.

No. 6. P. Robson names ch f (2) May B., by Shannon,
dam Jessie R., 72 lbs.

No. 7. Iheo. Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk,
darn Lady Jane, 92 lbs.

No. 8. Geo. Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by Wild-
idle, dam by Norfolk. 103 lbs.

No. 9 Geo. Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by
Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.

No. 10. Stemler U Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Renwick, by
Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.

No. 11. Cy Mulkey names ch m (aged) Premium, by Car-
ter, dam Flying Cloud, 111 lbs.

No. 2— RUNNING. -BREEDERS* STAKE.— For foal*
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p. ; 9300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen no ruinations.
No. L John Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by Lein

ster. dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinster, dam Addie

A, 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Mulkey, by Leinster, dam

Irene Harding, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster. dam Little

Sophe, 110 lbs.
No. 5. Same names ch I Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst names ch f Belle S., by Bazaar, dam

Avail 107 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f Maria F., by Leinster, dam

Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 8. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, by Young Melbourne. 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Mee nomesb c Judge MeKinstry. by Thad

Stevens or Grinstead, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.
No. 10. James B. Chase names b c Rhoderick Dhu(dead),

by Joe Daniels, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. Jame3 B. Chase names ch f Annie Laurie, by

, Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Evangeline, by

Longfellow-, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer, 107 lbs.
No. 13. Same names blk f Cornucopia, by Virgil, dam

Rivulet, by Rivoli. 107 lbs.
No. 14. Same names ch c Conquest, by Lever, dam Cuba,

by imp. Australian, 110 lbs.
No. 15. Same names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic,

by Thunder, 107 lbs.
No. 16. Theo. Winters names b c , by Norfolk, dam

Baliuettc, 110 lbs.
No. 17. Same names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk,

dam Marion, 107 lba
No. 18. Same names ch f , by Norfolk, dam Mattie

A, 107 lbs.
No. 19. W. A. J. Gift names b c Idler, by Wildidle, dam

Kate Gift, 110 lbs.
No. 3.- RUNNING. — SELLING RACE— Puree, $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance live percent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each 8100 under fixed valuation.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b c (3) Patrol ($1.5001. by

Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman, 95 lbs.
No. 2. Wm. Boots names ch c 13) Inauguration (value no*

sent), by Wildidle, dam Miami.
No. 3- Ab Ellis names (aged) Shiner ($400), by Norfolk.

dam by Rifleman, 100 lbs.
No. 4. John A Cardinell names cb h (51 Jack Dou:,:

l$500). by Wildidle. dam Lady Clare, 104 lbs.
No 5. Henry Schwartz names b f (3) sister to Lott

160

2£fee ^xm&cx mitt ^poxism^m

Sept 2

($500), by Monday, data Virginia, 82 lbs.
No. 6. F. J. Shafter names bh (5) Haddington (51,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lbs.
No 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Randlett

($1,000). by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.
Ko. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush, 105 lbs.
No. 9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

($900), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by

imp. Sovereign, 105 lbs.
jT0t 4— TROTTING. —2:40 class; purse, $1,000. Mile
heats. 3 in 5.
No. 1. P. Farrell names b h Vauderlynn, by George M-

Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.
No. 2. M. Rollins names James McCord's b g Freestone,

by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.
No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Allen Roy, ped. unknown.
No. 4. A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Mosco, ped. un-
known.
No. 5- C. Van Bu-en names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 6. B. T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patchen, dam

unknown.
No. 7. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,

by Tyler horse, dam unknown.
No. 8. Louis Duncan namaa bg Louis D., by King "Wil-
liam, dam unknown.
No. 9. James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic,

dam by Belmont.

No. 10. W. BL Henderson names Big Lize, by .

No. 11. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by

Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5 — TROTTING. —2:25 class; purse, $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. 1. C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King (2:29) by Geo.

M. Patchen, dam Mary Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley (2:241), hy

Plumas, dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose names blk s Del Sur (2-24$), by The

Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g Captain Smith

(2:29), by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.
No. 5. G. Valensin names ch*g Crown Point (2:24J), by

Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M.

Patchen, Jr.
No. 6. J. BL Dodge names ch h Honesty (2:252), by Priam.

dam by Chieftain.
No. 7. James M. Learned names b h Reliance (8:25) by

Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.
No. a J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director (2:273), by

Dictator, dam Dolly, by Mambrino Chief.
No. 9. John Hughes names b h Cairo (2:25), by Chieftain,

dam by Odd Fellow.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, $300; one inile trot for year-
lings.

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names b c Chevalier, by Brigadier,
dam Kit, by Billy McCracken.

No. 3. George Baylis names A. P. Whitney's ch c Dawn,
by Nutwood, dam Countess, by Whipple's Hambeto-
nian.

No. 3. J. A. McCloud names b c Mt. Vernon, by Nut-
wood, dam Daisy, by Chieftain.

Jo. 4. Ben E. Harris names ch f Rose Abbott, by Ab-
botsford, dam Young Rosedale, by Lawyer's Mes-
senger.

No. 5. L. J. Rose names b c , by Sultan, dam Ger-
trude, by "The Moor."

No. 6. W. BL Parker names L. XL Shippee's ch f ,

by Priam, dam by Chieftain.

No. 7 Jas. Cairn Simpsom names br c Antevolo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two

year olds.

No. 1. L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam
Gretchen.

No. 2. S. Rosener names J. W. Mackey's b f Ruby, by
Sultan, dam by Hambletonian.

No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm nameB b f Flower Girl, by
Electioneer, dam Mayflower.

No. 4. Same names gr f Sallie Benton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Sontag Mohawk.

No. 5. M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam
by FlaztaiL

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNING-FILLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FLLLLES.— Five-eighths of a mile; $50 entrance; $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. 1. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C, 97 lbs.

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by
Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lbs.

No. 3. Same names ch f Satinet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,
by Cheatham, 97 lbs.

No. 4. Theo. Winters names h f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.

No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A,, 97 lb3.

No. 6. George Howson names br f Augusta E., by Mon
day, dam by Norfolk, 97 lb3

No. 7. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam
Addie A., 97 lbs.

No. 8. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lbs.

No. 9.— RUNNrNG.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.

— For three-year olds; one and one-half mile dash; $100

entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third,

*»• .

No. 1. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by
Lever, dam Frolic, 107 lbs.

No. 2. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Grin-
stead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.

No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by
Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.

No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam
Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.

No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria F., by Leinster,
dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,
dam Demirep, 110 lbs.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:422— is beaten.
No. 1 BL C. Judson names ch m (4) May D., by Wildidle

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman, 95 lbs.
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Forest King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. Wm. Boots names b g Bob (3), by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola 92 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm nairea ch f (3). Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planetia, by Planet, 92 lbs.
No. 6. P. J. Shafter names b m (5) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names chh (4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion, 108 lbB.
No. 7. Bame names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. W. L. Pritcbard names b f (3) Lizzie P.. by Lein-

eter. dam Addie A.. 92 lbs.
No. 9. Same names b s (4) Frank Rhoads, by Leinster,

dam Addie A. ,108 lbs
No. 10. George Howson names b a (4) Jim Douglass, by

' Wildidle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.
No. 11. George Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.
No. 12. J. T. Gilmer names b h (aged) Red Boy, by War

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lbs.
No. 13. Stemler & Ayres name ch g (4) Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lbs.

No. 11.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $250;

one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance,

five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for

4L0OO, to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each

$100 under fixed valuation.

No, 1. H. C. Judson names b g (4) Belshaw ($400), by
Wildidle,dam Susie W., by Hercules, 93 lba.

No. 2. J. N. Randall names ch g (aged) Joe Daniels, Jr.
($250), by Joe Daniels, dam Jule, 97 lbs.

No. 3. A. Miller names b f (3) Lady Partisan ($1,000), by
imp. Partisan, dam Jule, by Nina Sahib. 92 lbs.

No. 4. Thomas Hazlet nameB ch h (5) Jubilee ($300), by
Norfolk, dam by Lodi, 100 lba

No. 5. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.

No. 6, W. L. Pritchard names g f (4) Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 105 lbs.

No. 7. Same names b c (3) Cy Muikcy ($1,000), by Lein-
ster, dum Tibbie Dunbar, 95 lbs.

No 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by Lein-
ster, dam Flush, 106 lbs.

No. 9. Stemler & Ayres iiamo b g (aged) Joe Howell
($800), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by
imp. Sovereign, 107 lbs.

No. 12 — TROTTING — 3:30 class; purse, $1,300, Mil*
beats, 3 in 5.

No. 1. S. Crandall names W. Bihler'n b m Blanche, by
Gray McCleilan, dam by John Nelson.

No. 2. W. D. Hammond names g s Poscora Hayward

(2:30), by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.
No. 3 C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 4. J. A. Goldsmith names b m Sweetness (2:30), by

Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.
No. 5. A. Waldstein names b h 13) Albert W. (2:321). by

Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 6. S. Sparry namea J. &■ W. Fritsch's ch m Nellie R.,

by General McCleilan, dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugene Mara names ch g Tump Winston (2:32—

formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don,

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 41.

No. 1. J. B. McDonald names b a Brigadier (2:22), by

Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23i), by

Echo, dam by Old Belmont.
No. 3. J . A. Goldsmith names g s Romero (2:22J), by A.

W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 1. L. E. Yates names b m Corette, by Winthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L. Hinds names W. M. Hammond's chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam by Blackbird.

No. 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names brm Ouida, by Blackhawk,
dam Fannie Kin-:.
No. 15. — TROTTING-.Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;

purse, $800.

No. L W. Z. Price names bm San Mateo Belle, by Spec-
ulation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 2. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M.
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by
Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 4. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jinx
by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.

No. 5. L. H. Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Belle

Mason, by Belmont.

No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.— RUNNING. -COLT AND FELLY STAXE.-
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
eit, $200 added; second horse, $50; third, $25.

No. 1. C. Van Buren names P. Coutt's' b c Panama, by

Shannon, dam Abbie W., 100 lbs.
No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday, dam

Jennie C, 97 lba.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, by Joe Dan-
iels, dam by Norfolk,97 lbB.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm mines ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
No. 5. F. Robson names ch f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie R,, 97 lba.
No. 6. Then. Winters namesb f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. 7. Geo, Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday,

dam Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 8. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam

Addie A., 97 lbs.
No. 9. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lba.
No. 10 Same names Young Flush, by Leinster, dam

Flush, 97 lbs.

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.— Purse, $303;

for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered

to be sold for $1,500. carry full weight; for S1.200, three

pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, teven

pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.

No. 1. H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane,
($1,200,) by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 108 lbs.

No. 2. Same names b g (4) Belshaw. ($400), by Wildidle,
dam Susie W., 95 lbs.

No. 3. M. Piggot names b c (3) Idler ($1,000), by Wildidle,
dam Kate Gift, 90 lbs.

No. 4 S. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender ($500), sire un-
known, dam Sugar Plum, 101 lb3.

No. 5. Ab. Ellis names Shiner ($500), by Norfolk

dam by Rifleman, 101 lbs.

No. 6. Thos- Haslett names ch h (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi, 104 lbs.

No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.

No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (5) Haddington ($1,000),
by imp. Haddington dam by Norfolk. 109 lba.

No. 9. W. L. Pritchard names b f (4), Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.

No. 10. Same names h c (3) Cy Mulkey [$1,000), by Leinster,
dam Tibbie Dunbar, 90 lbs.

No. 11. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by
Leinster, dam Flush, 107 lbs.

No. 12. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell ($500),
by,Bonnie Scotland, dumEvaShepperdby imp. Sover-
eign, 101 lba.

No. 18.— RUNNING.— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150; third, S100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.
No. 1. Wm. Boots.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.
No. 6 Stemler & Ayres.

No. 19.— RUNNING. -CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250
for beaten horses; one mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

[Entries to be made immediately before Post Stake is
run.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16,

3; for double teams of

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 2. P. A. Finigan names dun and gray Don Elipha
and mate.

No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweet-
ness.

No. 22.— TROTTING.— OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,

closed in 1881.
Third payments have been made on the following;

No. 1. Jas. M. Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance,
dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. J. C. Simpson names be Anteeo, by Electioneer,
dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

No. 3. A. Waldstein names b f Nellie W., by Electioneer,
dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson.

No. 4. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girl, by Toronto Sontag,

No. 5. Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Lucetta, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
No. 23.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.-$250 in

plate will be awarded to any stallion that beats Santa Claus'

time (2:171),
GENTLEMEN'S SADDLE HORSE RACE. — Purse

$100; dash of one mile, weight not less than 100 pounds.

Professional riders barred.

No. 1. Henry Klemp names b b John.

No. 2. B. W. Cavanaugh names ch h .

No. 3. Fred Bridge name ch h Prince.

No. 4. O. C. Jackson names ch h Truant.

No. 5. J. L. Zuver names ch m Nellie Woods.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five
except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five
to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two claaaea al-
ternately, if neccaaary to finish any day's racing, or to trot a
special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to car-
ry one hundred and ten poundB. with the usual allowances
as above.

Those who have nominations in atakcB must name to the
Secretary, in whiting, the horses they willstart on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
by twelve o.clock M. This rule is obvious and must bo
strictly adhered to.
_No added money paid for a walk over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of Judges, *

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

EDWIN F. SMITH, HUGH M. LARUE.

Secretary. President.

SPEED PROGRAMME FOR 1882

$10,000

IN

Stakes and Prizes

FIRST DAY—Monday, Sept. 4, 1882,

No. l-RUNNING-GOLDEN GATE STAKE.-For all
two-year-olds; three-quarter mile dash; §50 entrance; S15
forfeit; $150 added; second colt to save stake: winners 5
pounds extra.
No. 1. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names cbf Satanella,

by Leveler, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, namea ch f Satinet,

by Wildidle, dam Rose by Cheatham.
No. 3. C. Van Buren, Mayfield, namea Panama (2), by

Shannon, dam Abbie W.
No. 4. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Flou-Flou (2), blk

f, by Monday, dam Jennie C.
No. 5. P. Robson, Ban Francisco, names May B. (2), by

Shannon.
No. 2. - SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — ALAMEDA
STAKE. — For three^ear-olds; one and one-half mile
dash; $75 entrance; S25 forfeit; $175 added; second to save
stake.
No. 1. .belaud Stanford, Palo Alto, names b I PreciouB,

by Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 3. Peter Coutt3, Mayfield, names b c Forest King (3),

by Monday, dam Abbie W.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names b h Duke of

Monday (3), by Monday, dam Demirep.
No. 5. Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, names ch f Maria F.

(3), by Leinster, dam Flush.
No. 3. — SAME DAY. — RUNNING. — PARDEE
STAKE. — Free for all; one mile and repeat: $75 en-
trance; S25 forfeit; $200 added; second horse to save stake
No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names, b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk.
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo A'to, names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No. 3. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names ch f Fostress,

by Foster, dam Planetia by Planet.
No. 4. Henry Schwartz, San Francisco, names Sister to

Lottery (3), by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer. Salt Lake, names b h Red Boy (aged),

by War Dance, dam Neilson.
No. 5. Stemler & Ayers, Portland, Or , name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.

No. 4 -SAME DAY.— TROTTING— 2:40 Class; purse,

$600; first horse. $360; second, $130; third, $60.

No. 1. Peter Coutts, Mayfield, names Manon (5), by Nut-
wood, dam Addie.

No. 2. H. B. Cooper, Alameda, names ch g Frank Mos-
co (9), by Frank Mosco, dam old Lady Franklin.

No. 3. Entered by Mart Rollins for Jas McCord, San
Francisco, b g Freestone, by Capt. Webster, dam an
Owen Dale mare.

No. 4. G. Bernard, San Francisco, names gr g Allen Roy,
unknown.

No. 5. W. Z. Price, San Mateo, names b m San Mateo
Belle, by Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 6. B. F. Miller, San Rafael, names b a Marin, by Geo.
M. Patchen, Jr., dam unknown.

No. 7. P. Farrell, San Francisco, names b h Vanderlynn,
by Geo. M. Patchen, dam a Joseph maro.

No. 8. James Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy
Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont!

No. 9. Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, names b g Louia D.

No. 10. W. BL Henderson, San Jose, names — m Big
Lize.

No. 11. L. H. Titus namea b s Exile, by Echo, dam .

No. 12. John Mclntyre, Sacramento, names ch g Edwm
Forrest, by Blackbird, dam unknown. Owned by E.
F. Smith.
No. 5— SAME DAY— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST

TIME.— $150 in plate will be awarded any stallion that beats

Santa Clans' time (2:17i).

SECOND BAY— Tuesday, Sept. 5.

No. 6.— TROTTING.— 2:30 Class; purse, $800; first horse

$480; second, $240; third. $80.

No. 1. W. D. Hammond, East Oakland, names gr s Pos-
cora Hayward, by Billy Hayward, dam Lady PoscoTa.

No. 2. Wm. Bihler, entered by Steve Crandall, Santa
Rosa, b in Blanche, by Gray McClelland, dam by John
Nelson.

No. 3. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b m Sweet-
ness, by Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

No. 4. J. & W. S. Futsch. entered by S. Sperry, Petaluma,
ch m Nellie R, by Gen. McCleilan, Jr., dam Susie
Rose.

No. 5. A. Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W„
by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 7.— SAME DAY. — PACING. -Purse. $500; fir

horse, $300; second, $150; third, $50.
Washington and Johnny Wiegle, to wagon.

No. 1. L. E. Yates, Oakland, names b m Corette. by Win
throp, by Old Drew, dam Cora by Ladd's Kentucky
Hunter, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. E. S. Dennison, Oakland, names ch m Lady Hays,
by Hiram Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 3. A. L. Hinds, Oakland, namea ch s Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop, dam by Simpson's Blackbird.

No. 4. G. Valonain, Arno Statiou, Sacramento Co., names
br m Ouida, by Black Hawk, dam by Fanny King.
[Closed by agreement.]

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 6.

No, 8— RUNNING.— Free for all; 2-mile dash; $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit; $250 added: second horse to save stake.
No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, names b c Night

Hawk (5), by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk. .
No. 2. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, names bf Precious* by

Lever, dam Frolic by Thunder.
No, 3. Win. Boots, Milpitas, namea b m Mollio H. (5), by

Wildidle. dam Mamie Hall by Norfolk.
No. 4. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, namea b h Red Boy (aged),

by Wardancc, dam imp. Niclson.
No. 5. Stemler & Ayres, Portland, Or., name ch g Fred

Collier, by Joe Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk.

No. 9.— SAME DAY.-TROTTING.-Frce for all three-
year-olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180: third
$60.

No 1. J. C. Simpson. Oaklnnd.fnanien be Anteeo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbia, by A- W. Richmond, g d
Columbine, by Bonnie Scotland.

No. 2. J. W. Learned, Stockton, namea Adrian, by

Reliauco, dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 3. J. J. Fairbanks, Oakland, names tto, ch f Olivo
by Whipple's Hainblctouian, dam BelL

No. 4. Horace Meek, San Lorenzo, names br f Bonnto
Wood, by Nutwood, dam Lady Belle, by Chieftain.

No. 5. J. B. Wyinan, Oakland, names b c Commodore,
by Conductor.

No. 6. Mr. Babb, Vallejo, names filly by Admiral.

No. 7- Irving Ayers names blk g Fred Arnold, by

Nephew, from Fanny Fern, the dam of Mollic Drew.

No. 10.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING. -2:22 Class; purse.
. 300; first horse, $480; second, $240; third, $80.
No. L J. li. McDonald, Marysville, names b a Brigadier

by Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, nameB gr s Romero,

by H. W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 3. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo, by Echo dam-
by Belmout.
[Closed by agreement.]

FOURTH DAY— Thtjksday, Sept. 7.

No. 11.— TROTTING. -Free for all two-year-olds; one,
mile and repeat; purse, $400; first horse, £240: second 8120;
third, $40.
No. 1. L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, namea br f Neluska, by

Sultan, dam Gretchen by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 2. S. Rosener names b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam by

Hambletonian; owner J.W. Mackey.
No 12.— SAME DAY. -TROTTING.— For all four year-
olds; purse, $600; first horse, $360; second, $180; third, $60.
No. 1. Jamca Garland, San Francisco, names gr g Rowdy

Boy, by Rustic, dam by Belmont.
No. 2. A Waldstein, San Francisco, names b s Albert W,

by Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 13. - SAME DAY. - RUNNING. - SELLING
RACE.— Purse, s250; free for all; 1-mile dash; second
horse to receive $75; horses entered to be sold tor $1 000 lo
carry entitled weight; 2 pounds olf for each $100 undtr
fixed valuation.

No. 1. P. J. Shafter, San Francisco, namea blk h Hadding-
ton, byimp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk, valuation

of horse $800.
No. 2. John EL Cardinell. San Francisco, names ch

Jack Douglas, by Wildidle. darn Lady Clare.
No. 3. Wm. Boots, Milpitas oames ch c Inauguration, 3

years, by Wildidle, dam Miami by Belmont.
No. 4. Henry Schwartz, San Francisco, names Sister to

Lottery, 3 years, by Monday, dam Virginia.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer, Salt Lake, names ch c Euchre, 5

years, by Leinster, dam Flush, price $500.
No. 6. Stemler i. Ayres, Portland, Or., names b g Jc#

Howell by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd,

by imp. Sovereign.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 8.

NO. 14. — RUNNING. — CONSOLATION PURSE. —
$250 for beaten horses; milc-and-a-quarter dash; second
horse to receive $75; 10 per cent, entrance.

NO. 15.-SAME DAY.— LADLES' RIDING TOURNA-
MENT. There will be several very choice and elegant
prizes to be competed for, contributed by the merchants
and citizens of Oakland and San Francisco; the lady win-
ning first prize to have first choice, the second, second
ohoice, and so on until all the prizes are distributed. La-
dies wishing tocompete for premiums will send their names
to the President or Secretary on or before the first day of
September, 1882, indorsed by at least two gentlemen of the
Society. Conditions will be published in the daily papers.

NO. 16.-SAME DAY.-TROTTLNG.-2:25 CLASS.—
Purae, $800; first horse, $480; second, $240; third. $80.
No. 1. Charles W. Welby. San Francisco, names Starr

King, by Geo. M Patchen, Jr., dam May Wonder.
No. 2. Jackson Cochran, Chico, names Ashley, by Plumas

dam by George.
No. 3. L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names blk a Del Sur, by

The Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.
No. 4. John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, namea blk s Di-
rector, by Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.
No. 5. J. H Dodge, Stockton, names ch h Honesty, by

Priam, dam by Chieftain.
No. 6. L. H. Titus names br m Echora, by Echo, dam

by Jack Hawkins.
No. 7. G. Valensin, Arno Station, Sacramento County,

namea ch s Crown Point, by .

No. 8. James W. Learned, Stockton, names b a Reliance,

by Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.
No. 9. John Hughe3, San Francisco, names b h Cairo, by

Chieftain, dam unknown.
No. 17.— SAME DAY.— SPECIAL TROT AGAINST
TIME.— A purse of $50 will be given to any yearling making
the best time; a full mile to harness; no entrance fee.
No. 1. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, names br c Antevolo, by

Electioneer, dam Columbine, by A_ W. Richmond,

gr d Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland.
No. 2. Geo. Bayles, Petaluma, names ch c Dawn, by Nut>

wood, dam Countess.

SIXTH DAY— Satdkday, Sept. 9.

NO. 18. -COMPETITIVE CADET DRILL.— PRIZE.
$150 Gold Medal Competition open to all educational
institutions in the State.

NO. 19.— SAME DAY-COMPETITIVE MILITARY
DRILL.— A prize of the value of $250 will be offered by
the Association to the best drilled Military Company in
the State of California. Rules and conditions to he pub-
lished hereafter. It is the intent of the Directors to have
the first competing companies determine wbat the prize or
trophy shall be. and to have the same annually competed
for, until it shall have been won three times by the samo
company, when it shall become the absolute property of
the winning company.

No. 20— SAME DAY— A BICYCLE RACE OF ONB
mile, free for all, for a purse of $50, of which $35 to the first
and $15 to the second; entrance free, the nominations to
be made, at the latest, on the first day of the Fair, at I
p. M., with the Secretary at the track.

NO. 21-SAME DAY. -Purse, $800; free for all, pacen
or trotters; first horse, $400; second, $200; third $120-
f ourth, $80.

No. 1. J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, namea b s Gibraltar,
by Echo, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. J. A. Goldsmith, Cakland, names gr s Romero,
by A W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No 3. H. A. Van Aminge, Oakland, names bl s Wash-
ington, by Bucephalus, by Vermont Black Hawk, dam by
Red Fox.

No. 4. Walter Mead, San Francisco, names dun g
Wiegle, pedigree unknown.

No. 5. E. S. Dennison, Oakland, names ch m Lady
Hayes, by Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

N o. 6. L. E. Yates, Oakland, names b m Corette, by
Winthrop, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

No. 22.— SAME DAY.— A SET OF HARNESS, of the
value of $125, will be offered for gentlemen's roadsters;
best twp in three; owners to drive.

By a "gentleman's roadster," is meant any animal owned
and driven on tho road by any gentleman for his own pri-
vate pleasure.

No. 1. W. E. Dargie, Oakland names b g Phillip.
No. 2. Robert Noblett, Oakland, nam s br g Prophet.
No. 3. Jos. M. Learned, Stockton, nanus Ohio Ray.
No. 4. Sawyer, Oakland, names b a Empeio) by Ralstoa.
dam Katy Tricks.

CONDITIONS.

All the trotting and pacing races are the beat three in are.

When there are eight or more starters in a trotting rsce,
150 yards to be a distance.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trotting,
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats with any tw»
classes alternately, if necessary to finJBh any day's racing,
or to trot a special race between heata.

Those who have nominations in atokes must name to tbi
Secretary, in writing, the horses they will start on Monday,
on the Saturday previoua; and on Wednesday, the Monday
previous; and on Friday, the Wednesday previous. No
added money will be paid for a walk-over.

Horses eutered in purses con only be drawn by consent of
the judges.

Rules of the Pacjfic Coast Blood Horse Association t*
govern running races, except aB above specially provided

Write " Entries to races ' on outside of Envelope.

L. WALKER, A. C. DIETZ,

Secretary. President.

QOEDEN GATE FAIR.

BICYCLE RACE !
BICYCLE RACE !

BICYCLE RACE !

BICYCLE RACE !

<>\ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 III,

FREE FOR ALL.
DASH OF A MILE, FOR A PURSE OF W0,

ADo?

which $35 to the first and $16 to the second rider,

ENTRIES FREE

KouiliiatloTiH to be made on Monday, Sept.
4, 1 888, by 3 p. in. at the Latest.

L. WALKER, Secretary.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1882.

NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

SJtfetUik

The 6rigin of the tribe, clan, family, whatever distinctive
appellation is used, to designate the Clays has been partially
explained in the histories of horses which have been given in
previous numbers. The fountain head proper is Henry Clay,
a son of Andrew Jackson, a grandson of the imported Barb
GrandBashaw. A son of Henry Clay, Ca:sms M. Clay, got Geo.
M. Patchen and from this horse have sprang all those which are
known as Patchens. The founder of the family was one of
the great trotter?, and as nearly as can be predicated has the
right to be classed with the best. At the time he was per-
forming, the art of training trotters had not been brought to

ALEXANDER-

the perfection of the present day, and his record of 2:23£
made twenty-two years ago is equivalent to several seconds
faster in this era of improved tracks, vehicles, manner of
treatment, etc. He was one of the grandest trotters ever
seen; large and commanding in appearance, his action nearly
perfect and with endurance of the highest order. His type
has descended with more thau ordinary fidelity to the mem-
bers of the family, and the horse which has been taken for
the present illustration carries the inheritance in an eminent
degree. The sire of Alexander was Geo. 51. Patcben Jr.,
better known, however, as " Cidifornia Patchen. " He is also

the sire of Sam Purdy (2:204), Starr King (2.22), San Bruno
"(2:25 j ), Susie(2 :2GA ), Vanderly nn(2 :27), and several others either
in the 2 :30 class or very close to it. He was a fine performer,
this son of the original Geo. M. Patcheu, having a record of
2:27 and showing a flight of speed in some of his private
trials which was very nearly at the top notch. Accordingtoan,
advertisement published in 1 862, the dam of California Patchen
whs by ttellfounder, and her dam by Messenger Eclipse.
This in all probability is correct, and the dam of Al>
was a mare brought here by Samuel Krim in an early dn-
(Co lu led on Paye 9.)

162

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Sept 9

The Original Morgan's Pedigree.

Woodstock, Vt., Aug. 26, 1882.
"Editor Breeder 'and Sportsman: The Morgan breed of
liorsea originated or were first bred in "Vermont, and the
founder of the breed was taken by Justin Morgan -when a two-
year-old colt, from Springfield, Mass., to Randolph, Vt. The
colt in time was called the Morgan horse, and after awhile was
given Mr. Morgan's full name. Thus it was the Morgan
name was given to this breed or blood of horses. Mr. Mor-
gan, whose name is so intimately connected with the Morgan
horse, was born at West Springfield, Mass., in 1747. His
father was only able to give him a common education. His
health was poor, inclining to consumption, and he was not
able to do hard work after he was twenty. He was an excellent
penman and a very fine singer, and supported himself mostly
l»y teaching singing, writing and common district schools.
At about 30 he was married and the fruits of this marriage
were one son and four daughters. The son, named after his
lather, was born march 15, 1776. It is evident that he
took quite an interest in the horse as he owned or kept
"Sportsman, a gray horse by Lindsey Arabian, from 1779 to
1782. In 1783 he advertizes Dimond. As Dimond is given
as the sire of the dam of the horse Justin Morgan the adver-
tismentis of value, and is here given from the Massachusetts
Gazette for April 29, 1783:

•\T7TLL COVER THIS SEASON AT THE STABLE OF MR. JUSTIN
YV Morgan in West Springfield, the horse called Dimond, who sprang
from a good mare, and from the horse formerly owned by Mr. Church
of Springfield. West Springfield, April 29, 1783.

In 17S5 Mr. Morgan advertised True Briton, or Beautiful

Bay. From the Hampshire Herald of May 3, 1875:

THE ELEGANT FULL-BLOODED HORSE BEAUTIFUL BAY WILL
cover this season at Justin Morgan's stable in West Springfield at
20s. the season.

True Briton was advertised to stand at John Morgan Jr's.
stable at West Springfield the season of 1788, as early as
April 16, and to the season of 17S9. The advertisement
for 1788 states that "it is the same horse that was kept three
seasons ago at West Springfield by Justin Morgan and got so
many fine colts in that, this and the neighboring towns."

True Briton was advertised the season of 1791 at East
Hartford, Conn. The advertisement is of value and is here
given in full :

BEAUTIFUL BAY WELL COVER AT MY STABLE (FOR THE
benefit of the public) at 15s. the season, cash or grain next
fall, and 9s. the leap, pay down. His sire was the imported
horse Traveler, owned in New Jersey. His dam, Delancy'B
imported racer. Ten pounds was offered for one of his
colts at ten days old atLaneBborough, and it is affirmed that he sired
sixteen colts in one day at Springfield. He is in his prime, in fine
order, bright bay, 15 hand bigb, trots and canters very light; the price
is low and so is ihe price of shipping horses, one thing ought to be in
proportion to another. SELAH NORTON, East Hartford, April 26, 1791.

The above is from the Connecticut Courant for may 9, 16
and 23. The Courant for June 6, 1791, states: "Beautiful
Bay will not cover at East Hartford this season" It must be
understood from this, that True Briton made the balance of
the season of 1791 at some other place than East Hartford, and
as it is stated he did so well at Springfield, he may have been
taken there.

March 12, 1788, Mr. Morgan sold his place at West Spring-
field, which consisted of a horse, barn and two-thirds of an
Acre of land, to Abner Morgan, for £33, 17 shillings and 6
pence, and removed to Randolph. The month that Mr.
Morgan removed to Randolph is not given. It was stated that
it was in the spring of 17S8. It is claimed he moved on an
ox sled. That was the way they mostly moved at that time
in Vermont. Some moved on horseback, and some with a
wheel-barrow and a hand-sled. The roads were poor and
there were no wagons or horses. The horses were mostly
used at that time in Vermont by .riding them. They were
ridden when visits and journeys had to be made, and to the
village, the church and the mill. Winters they were har-
nessed to the sled. As Mr. Morgan's name is not on the tax-
list of Randolph for 1788, if he arrived in Randolph on or
before the 20th of June, he had no taxable property. At
Jhat time all stock excepting sheep were taxed. Clergymen
and schoolmasters were exempt from paying a poll-tax, and a
person to be taxed must be a resident of the place on the
20fch of June. If Mr. Morgan arrived at Randolph after the
20th of June, 17SS, his name would not be on the list for that
year, if he had taxable property. His daughter Nancy was
born at Randolph, Sept. 3, 1788. Mr. Morgan's list in 1789
was three ponnds and fifteen shillings, with a deduction of
one pound and sixteen shillings; this shows that he may
have owned a yearling colt that year. He was chosen Lister
this year, and Town Clerk from 1790 to 1793. March 20,
1791, Mr. Morgan's wife Martha died and there can be no
■doubt but it was in the summer of thisyear that he visited
Springfield, and he made the journey on horseback.
He made this visit to get money that was due him in
Springfield, and his son says instead of getting money as
he expected he had to take two colts, one a two-year-old
stud colt, and the other a three-year-old geldiug colt. His
son said, too, that his father was very much opposed to tak-
ing the two-year-old colt, on account of its being so small and
scrubby, and it was only after the intervention of thefriendB
of the two parties that be consented to, and a lawsuit was
prevented. This is one of the cases that often happen
where one has to take against his wish what he dou't want,
and which turns out in the end a blessing in disguise. Mr.
Morgan little thought at the time he did not want to take the
little scrubby colt that the colt would be the founder of a
breed of horses that would be for a time the popular blood,
and that it would be given his name. The fact that Mr.
Morgan owned and took the colt to Vermont is all that causes
his name to be mentioned at the present time,

Mr. Morgan in taking the colt to Vermont saw so many
good qualities in him that he was so taken with him that he
informed his friends on arriving home that he was going to
keep the colt for a stock horse. This his friends, many of
them, advised him not to do on account of his inferior size.
In 1791 a law was passed in Vermont that all stallions two
years old and upwards should be set in thelistfor 20 pounds.
This fact speaks well for the colt. Mr. Morgan, with his
large experience with horses, would not have paid in his lim-
ited circumstances this largo tax on a horse of low, obscure
blood and origin.

In 1792 Mr. Morgan's list was 23 pounds, 13 pounds larger
than in 1791. His wife's sickness and death and his going
to Springfield must have lessened his property in 1791 several
pounds, yet his list the next year is 13 pounds larger. The
only reasonable explanation for it is that he was taxed for a
stallion in 1792. The following is Mr. Morgan's advertisement

for the Figure horse, from Spooner's Vermont Journal, April
15, 1793. The paper was printed at Windsor, Vt.:

WILL COVER THIS SEASON AT CAPTAIN ELIAS BISSEL'S STABLE
in Randolph, and at Captain Josiah Cleveland's stable in Lebanon
the famous Figure horse, from Hartford, Connecticut, at 16s. for the
season if paid down, or 18s. if paid in the fall, in cash or grain at cash
prices. Said horse's beauty, strength and activity the subscriber flat-
ters himself the curious will be best satisfied to come and see. Said
horse will be in Lebanon the second Monday in May next, there to con-
tinue two weeks and then return to Randolph, so to continue at said
Cleveland's and Bissell's two weeks at euch place through the season.
JUSTIN MORGAN, Randolph, April S, 1793.

This year, 1793, Mr. Morgan sold all of his real estate at
Randolph and broke up keeping house. His children were
found homes at Randolph. His son's and daughter Emily's
home was with Daniel Carpenter. In 1794 Mr. Morgan's list,
and the last one hehas at Randolph, is just 20 pounds, and
there can be no doubt but this 20 pounds is for a stallion. His
list for 1793 was 27 pounds, and 8 pounds for 1790. Mr.
Morgan advertises the Figure horse again the season of 1794.
The following is the advertisement from Spooner's Vermont
Journal for April 28, 1792:

THE BEAUTIFUL HORSE, FIGURE, "WILL COVER THIS SEASON
at the moderate price of £1 the single leap, S2 the season, if paid
down or by the first of Sept. next; if uot paid then it will be 16 s. Said
horse will be kept at the stable of Ezra Edgerton in Randolph and Lieu .
Durkee or E. Stevens in Koyalton. He will be kept at Randolph till
the second Monday of May, when he will be taken to Royalton, there
to be kept every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, then return to Ran-
dolph where he willcontinue Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and so
alternately during the season. The subscriber flatters himself that
the horse's strength, beaiity and activity will bear examination by the
curious. Constant attention will be paid at each of the above places.
JUSTIN MORGAN. Randolph, April 21, 1794.

Without knowing more, it is hard now to say what horse
the Figure horse was. He may ha e been the horse Justin
Morgan, but we think not. It is claimed on good authority
that the three-year-old gelding colt was a grey stud colt, and.
was the Figure horse, and was taken north from Randolph.
Grey Figure was advertised to stand at Williams town, ,Vt., in
1795. The advertisement states that he was six years old,
15£ hands high and sired by old Grey Figure, an imported
horse owned by Col. Hart, of Pennsylvania. The Figure
horse was in Lebanon the 20th of June, 1793, according to
his advertisement, and it must mean Lebanon, N. H. Mr.
Morgan did not pay a tax on two stallions at the same time.
The United States law that was passed in 1863 taxing stal-
lions $10 was avoided by many by their saying they did not
breed them. It looks more reasonable that the Figure horse
was a horse that Mr. Morgan took to keep, the same as he
did Dimond and True Briton.

Seventeen hundred and ninety-five is the year that Mr.
Morgan Sen. gave in 1842 as the year his father took the origi-
nal Morgan horse to Vermont. He gave the year 1795 from
memory and it was so accepted without any investigation.
It is nothing strange that he made a mistake in the year, as
he had no data to refer to. He told his son, H. D. Morgan,
now of Stockbridge, that he had found that he had made
some wrong statements in regard to his father's horse. H.D.
Morgan says he understood his father that the horse was
taken to Randolph before his father broke up keeping house,
and there can be no doubt that he was. Mr. Morgan's means
were limited and he needed what was his due at Springfield,
to do the business he did at Randolph. He did not wait
seven years before going after it. The grand lists of Ran-
dolph show that he owned no property there after 1794, or
before June 30, 1795. Randolph must hive been his place of
residence after 1794, as it was the home of his children, and
it will be shown that his residence was there at the time of
his death.

Mr. Linsley states that Mr. Morgan supported himself after
he broke up keeping house by teaching. This shows he
would not have been encumbered with a stallion. His son
said the horse was five years old the spring that his father
died. Mr. Weir says that Mr. Morgan did not own the horse
at the time of his death and there cannot be much doubt that
it was the spring of 1795 that Mr. Morgan sold the horse, and
he was five years old at that time. This is why Mr. Morgan's
son made the mistake he did. He remembered that there
was something done in 1795 in regard to the horse, and gave
it that that was the year he was taken to Vermont, when it
was the year that his father sold him.

The grand list t)f Randolph shows that Wm. Rice had a
list at Randolph from 1792 to 1797. This shows that he re-
moved to Woodstock in 1796 or 7. Mr. Morgan's son said
his father's horse passed into the possession of Mr. Rice.
Mr. Morgan died March 22d, 1798. It is stated by some that
he died at Woodstock at Wm. Rice's, but the records in the
Probate office in regard to Mr. Morgan's estate rather show
that he died at Randolph. Spooner's Vermont Journal for
April 19, 1799, contains the notice for the settlement of Justin
Morgan's estate. The first volume of the records at the Pro-
bate office, for the district of Randolph contains the appraisal
of Mr. Morgan's property by the Commissioner at the time of
his death. It is stated that the deceased was a resident of
Randolph at the time of his death. The amount of property
appraised is ©1G0 13. There is no horse or stock of any kind
appraised. A saddle and bridle are apprasised $7; a whip,
17 cents; Rible and Testament, 25 cents; "Scott's Lessons,"
30cents; "Pope Essay on Man, " 10 cents; his clothing, $23,06.
The different articles of property are stated. The expense of
last sickness is given: Dr. Bissel's bill, $4.69; Aaron Stearns'
bill for nursing, $1.02. Messrs. Bissell and Stearns were re-
siding at Randolph. A dividend of 18 cents is paid the cred-
itors Nov. 18, 1800.

Mr. Lindsley states that Mr. Rice let Robert Evans of Ran-
dolph have the horse in 1801 and that he let John Goss have
him in 1804, and that Mr. Goss let his brother David at St.
Johnsbury have him; that he was taken back to Randolph in
1811 and kept there and in the vicinity until his death. The
following advertisement shows that the horse was kept at
Randolph the season of 1807. It is from the Weekly Wander-
er of May 4, 1807. The Wanderer was printed at Randolph:

THE MORGAN HORSE WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT THE STABLE
of John Goss, in Randolph. May 1, 1807.

It is claimed that he stood part of the time this season at
Claremont, N. H. A private letter states tbat he was shown
at the fair at Randolph in 1817. He died at Chelsea in Febru-
ary, 1819, or was killed. The cause of his death was a kick
that he received from a mare hitched in the barn beside him,
there being only a polo between them. This is a sad end of so
remarkable a horse, who was the founder of a distinct
family of horses.

After the Morgans had become popular, it was desired to
know the origin and blood of their founder. It was claimed
by many that he was taken from Canada, and was a French
horse. The June number of the Albany Cultivator for 1842
contained Mr. Morgan's son's statement in regard to when
and where he got the horse. The Cultivator v/as then a
monthly. The next number, the July one for 1842, con-
tained the statement of John Mayer, then of Lima, N. Y.,
that he resided at Springfield, Mass, near Justin Morgan,
previous to his removal to Vermont, and that the two-year-

old stallion that he took with him to Vermont was sired by
ahorse called True Briton, or Beautiful Bay; that Justin
Morgan kept True Briton at Springfield one reason, and two
years after he, John Morgan, kept him two seasons. In the
January number of the Cultivator for 1846, is Frederick
Weir's statements regard to the origin of the Morgan horse i
" From my correspondence with Justin and John Morgan
and others I am able to state the pedigree on both sides of
the Morgan horse. He was foaled in 1793 and was Bired by
True Briton or Beautiful Bay, then kept by John Morgan at
West Springfield. The dam of the Justin Morgan horse at
the time he was sired was owned' by Justin Morgan himself
at Springfield, where he then lived.

The dam is described by Mr. John Morgan, who knew her,
as of the Wild-air breed, of middling size, heavy chest, Tery
light bay color, bushy mane and tail, the hair on the legs
rather long and a smooth, handsome traveler. Her sire was
Dimond, a thick, heavy horse with a heavy mane and tail,
hairy legs, and a handsome traveler. Dimond was kept by
Justin Morgan at the time the dam of the Morgan horse was
sired. His sire was the Wild-air known as the Church horse;
his dam, the noted imported mare Wild-air, owned by Capt.
Samuel Burt, of Springfield, Mass. The Church horse's sire
was Wild-air which was taken back to England. "

The advertisement of Dimond shows that Justin Morgan
kept Dimond the season of 1783, and that his sire was tha
Church horse. So much of what Mr. Weir says Mr. John
Morgan wrote him is proved true, but the advertisement of,
Dimond does not sustain the Wild-air crosses and they
cannot be considered true. Mr. Weir claims that John Mor-
gan gave these Wild-air crosses in the letters that he received
from him dated Jan. 9, 1845, and Jan. 31, 1845. Mr. Weir
declines to let any one read these letters, or to have them
published in full; only extracts from them have been pub-
lished. This leads to the belief that they do not give the
Wild-air cross as given by Mr. Weir and that this is the rea-
son Mr. Weir does not want them published. The May num-
ber of the Albany Cultivator contains a second letter from
Justin Morgan of Stockbridge, Vt., in which he states what
Mr. Weir had already stated, that John Morgan kept True
Briton the season that his father's horse was begotten.

The statements of Messrs. Morgan and Weir satisfied the
public in regard to the origin of the Morgan horse. Mr,
Linsely published his "Morgan Horses "in 1S57. He restated
what had been stated. He thought he had discovered an
error in the Weir statement that " the dam of the Justin
Morgan horse at the tp^ie he was sired was owned by Justin
Morgan himself at Springfield, Mass., where he then lived. "
It was said then that the horse was foaled in 1793, and taken
to Vermont in 1795, and this was an error, as Mr. Morgan
removed to Vermont in 1788. But call it as it was, that the
horse was foaled in 1789 and taken to Vermont in 1791, Mr
Morgan could have hred him. His Dimond mare was four
years old in 1788. True Briton's advertisement showed
he was at Springfield as early as April 16,187S. Mr. Morgan
could have bred his mare to him and moved to Vermont on
snow. There have been years when one could move from
Springfield, Mass., to Vermont on snow as late as the 1st of
May.

In 1871 Mr. Wallace published hiB first volume of the
i' Trotting Register, " and in it he states that True Briton
was the sire of the horse Justin Morgan. Mr. Wallace does
not admit 'the statement of Mr. Weir that the dam of the
Justin Morgan was by Dimond. In the December number
of his Monthly for 1875, Mr. Wallace goes over the ground
at some length in regard to the origin of the Morgan horse,
and he states: " He certainly was the progeny of True Brit-
on. " He says, too that he has not been able to find any
trace of evidence that Justin Morgan kept Dimond, thinks
John Morgan got the names confused, and that Sportsman
was the sire of the dam of Justin Morgan instead of Di-
mond.

In 1878 it was discovered that John Morgan removed from,
Springfield to Lima, N. Y., in March, 1791, and it is claimed
that he could not have known in regard to a colt that Justin
Morgan took to Vermont in 1795. In 1879 the advertisements
of True Briton for the seasons of 1785, 1788 and 17S9 were
found. These proved that True Briton was not the sire of tha
Justin Morgans, as he was got in 1792. The True Briton colt
that John Morgan knew of Justin Morgan's taking to Ver-
mont, was one taken to Vermont in 1788, when he removed
there, and was got in 1785, the season that Justin Morgan
kept True Briton, and the original Morgan horse was another
colt that Justin Morgan took to Vermont in 1795, that John
Morgan knew nothing about. They would not admit that
Justin Morgan's son made a mistake in the year that his
father took the horse or colt to Vermont. It was the year
1795 for a certainty. Mr. Wallace accepted this theory, says
the sire of the Justin Morgans is not known, and talks as
though his blood was Dutch, because Mr. Morgan's son' said
his father called him a Dutch horse. They seemed to have
forgotten the statement of John Morgan, that he kept True
Briton the season he sired the colt that he knew Justin Mor-
gan took to Vermont. The advertisement of John Morgan'
for True Briton, the season of 17SS-9, showed that the colt he
meant was not taken to Vermont in 17SS, as the colt he
meant was not then born.

The grand lists of Justin Morgan are soon found, and it
is learned that when John Morgan removed to Lima, N. Y.,
he left a son John, of a few years of age, at Springfield; that
the son visited the father at Lima when nineteen years of
age; that the father visited Springfield; that his sou removed to
Bellows Falls, Vt., in 1829, and to Windsor, Vt., in 1833; that
he visited his fatheT at Lima while living at Windsor, aud his
father must have learned from him in regard to the Morgan
horses of Vermont, and it was how he was so well posted in
regard to them.

Mr. Wallace published the third volume of the "Trotting
Register" the last of the year 1879. He says nothing in it
about the pedigree of the horse Justin Morgan. In 1882 Mr.
Wallace publishes his fourth volume of the "Trotting Regis-
ter." He is silent in it in regard to the pedigiee of tho horse
Justin Morgan, and it stands now as he gives it in the first
volume : "Justin Morgan, b. h., by True Bi'itou." The time
ho was foaled aud taken to Vermont should be corrected, for
if he was sired by True Briton the season John Morgan kop|
him, he was not foaled in 1793 aud takeu to Vermont in
1795. Allen W. Thomson,

The Breeder and Sportsman is the name of a new- weekly
paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and published at
San Francisco, Gal., at five dollars per annum. The first
copy is at hand. For beauty of typography, extent and variety
of matter, aud general make up, it is unexcelled by its con-
temporaries. Mr. Simpson is author of a popular book,
called "Horse Portraiture," aud for more than a quarter of a
century has been a popular writer on horse and sporting
matters. He is admirably qualified to conduct such an enter-

f>rise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coast are to be congratu-
ated upon having so able aud gifted a champion of thoir in-
terests.— St. Louis Rural World,

1882

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TTJKF AND TRACK.

Fixed Events.

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Inclusive. .

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elusive.

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ber fith inclusive. .

California State Fair. Annual meeting at Sacramento, from Monday,
September llth to l'itb Inclusive.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fait at Salem, from September 18th and during the week.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara Conntv Agricultural Association Fair
at San Jose, September i'.th to the >th inclusive.

Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September
19th to September 22d inclusiva.

Modoc, Plumas and Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October
2d to October 5th inclusive.

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Inclusive.

Nevada State Fair at Reno, from Monday, October 2d to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
fith and 7th.

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the llth inclusive.

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17th to 21st inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

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clusive.

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Inclusive. •

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inclusive.

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Clingstone's first Defeat.

The Grand Special race at|TJtiea on August 18th "will create
ft sensation throughout the country and will be memorable
as the first defeat of Clingstone. It was over this same
course a year ago that he lost his first heat, but in it he made
a break; but, fortunately for his backers, they did not meet a
"Waterloo, as little betting was effected on the race. The pub-
lic had become strongly imprts >ed with the idea that Thorne
might snatch a heat from him, but there was little hope of
his winning the race, so after the first heat Clingstone was as
great a favorite as ever. The Utica meeting was not produc-
tive of heavy speculation, and had this reverse been sus-
tained at Cleveland, or Buffalo, it would have been a severe
blow to the friends of Clingstone, for an old pool clerk, who
keeps the run of the betting from year to year, told me that
there was more money changed hands at the Circuit meetings
previous to Utica, than during any year since the pool law of
New York S^ate was enacted.

Now that Edwin Thorne has plucked the laurels from his
doughty rival, I made a few brief inquiries of noted horsemen
astowhat they thought of the race. One said: "Oh, the
day is raw and cold, and Clingstone may not be at himself."
"Well, he was not badly off for speed," I suggested, "for he
forced Thorne to the half in 1:07£ the second heat, and the
day is not so bad after all, as Murphy jogged in with Cornelia
in 2:21£; some made it faster." "That's so" chimed in a second
trainer, "but it was warmer then than now, and Thorne is
growing better and stronger all the time. You know it was
more a difference in endurance than in speed between the
horses in their other races." A third said: " The little bay
gelding will lose little reputation by the defeat. He is one
of the kind who will come again and take more of a beating
than he received to-day before he is conquered."

The only non-starter for the special purse of $2,000 was J.
B. Thomas. A murmur of admiration was heard as Cling-
stone appeared for the preliminary warming up, and Edwin
Thorne was greeted with similar applause, for they were re-
garded as the contending horses, with public opinion in favor
of Clingstone's success by a large majority. I have heard it
claimed that the little bay "demon" was not himself to-day;
but excuses are not in order. The truth is that Thorne is a
better horse than he has been,and the sharp contests through
the circuit have keyed him up to put in his heats closer
together. He has already veriPed my prediction, made after
the Buffalo race, viz: "It is not by any means a forlorn hope
to cherish that he will wrest a heat, or possibly a race, from
Clingstone before they close their engagements through the
circuit."

But I look for Clingstone to redeem his laurels and con-
tinue to win the best three out of five races, even from as
good a horse as Edwin Thorne, notwithstanding the great
eon of Thornedale has a marked advantage in his breaks,
which are sometimes a positive advantage to him, while if
Clingstone leaves his feet it is almost fatal to his chances for
a heat or race, as was clearly shown to-day.
. First heat.— Pools: Clingstone, $100; field, $20 to $25. The
horses scored unevenly a number of times, with Thorne at
the pole, So-So second, and Clingstone third. When the word
was given all was working level. So-so was not up in her
place, and Clingstone immediately ranged alongside of
Thorne. He kept his nose on the leader's wheel around the
turn, but Thorne opened a little daylight to the quarter in
the neighborhood of 34s., with So-so a good third, Kate
Sprague fourth, and Pickard last. The leaders began to
draw away from the others on the second quarter, and Cling-
stone seemed to shoot up for a few strides, as if about to
collar Thurue.and then the big chestnut would let out a link
and keep him at his distance, a length behind to the half in
lH)8j}. These movements were continued around the upper
turn, and as they approached the three-quarter pole, which
was made in 1-45, Saunders drew the whip on Clingstone,
•nd was on Thome's wheel as they straightened into the
Btretch. The small-fry of betters who crowd the open space
in front of the grand stand and are always ready to catch
"suckers" were soliciting bets of from a dollar upward that
Clingstone would win it. Down the stretch they came, each
horse and driver doing his level best. Clingstone got to
Thome's saddle-girths at the distance and closed up a little
more before the finish, but, although apparently doing his
level best, the chestnut beat him out by a neck, in 2:18^.

Second heat. — The Clingstone party were as confident as
before the start, and stood ready to back their favorite at
$100, the field ranging from $24 to $36, according to the way
Thorne showed up in the scoring. Everybody anticipated a
good heat, but the opinion prevailed that Thorne would be
"beaten at the finish, as usual. Clingstone scored up with
determination in every movement, and, no matter what
fielder proved laggard, he was there, even with Thorne,
every time. "They're off," and the Paris Mutual machines
■were closed. The chief contestants were even a6 they left the

wire, but Thorne was first under full headway, though Cling-
stone was in close pursuit of him, clinging to his wheel
around the turn, and on to the quarter-pole in 34J seconds.
Inch by inch the little grey gelding crept .up to Thome's
body, and, gaining little by little, he seemed to have the
leader within his grasp at the half in 1:07|. This uncom-
monly fast clip left the fielders far in the rear, Kate Sprague
being the boss of the rear division, with So-so already
beaten. Aftef passing the half and rounding the turn lead-
ing from the backstretch, Thorne began to draw away a little,
and the friends of Clingstone were exclaiming: "Oh, that is
only Thorne carrying him out. You will see how he will cut
him down in the straight work." And their words appeared
to be true, as Clingstone gained on him at the three-quarter
pole in 1:45; but just as he was making the last turn, and
everyone was looking for a magnificent struggle, the pride of
the Forest City broke. Those who were not in a position to
see the unfortunate occurrence thought that the shout:
"Clingstone has broken up," was only a joke; but as they saw
Thorne passing under the wire three or four open lengths,
with the hitherto unconquerable horse merely able to
beat the others for second place, they learned that the shout
was true. Time, 2:20£.

Third Heat— There is a first time in everything, and now
Clingstone sold in the field at $10 against $24 for Thorne,
and never did a field look stronger than until within a few
yards of the finish of this heat. The word was quickly given,
and, in an instant, Thorne and Clingstone drew out from the
others, entering into a desperate struggle. Clingstone is not
to be shaken off this time. He drew up almost even.at the
quarter in 35^ seconds, and kept gaining little by little, until
at the half, in 1:10, he was even with Thorne. Hope here
lent wings to him, and he carried Thorne to a short break.
" He's got him at last. Why don't he let out a little more
and take the pole!" cried his too-anxious backers. But, be-
fore he could do so, Thorne had settled, and trotted even into
his place; but midway of the third quarter he could not stand
the pressure, and again the big chestnut left his feet, running
about fifty yards and maintaining his position. When he
settled he went at Clingstone with renewed vigor, and they
came into the stretch on almost even terms, Clingstone
swinging well out. Thorne came up on the inside. Whip
and rein were busily at work on each, and within fifty yards
of the wire, when Clingstone, was even with his competitor,
Saunders, seeming to fear that he would be beaten out, and
placing too much confidence in the steadiness of his horse,
let go of his head for an instant, as he raised his hand to give
him an extra cut. This movement and the severe blow were
more than Clingstone could stand, and he left his feet when
the heat was almost won, running out two lengths behind
Thorne. Time, 2:21. Kate Sprague was trotting steadily
close to the pole, but Murphy brought Pickard up with a
rush, and beat her out for third place and third money. —
Special Cor. N. Y. Spirit of Ike Times. '
~~-

Saratoga Races.

The Saratoga Association brought its racing season for the
current year to a close August 26th. with good weather, an
excellent track and a very large attendance, including nu-
merous ladies, and perhaps a larger number of Saratogians
than has been present on any previous day of the meeting —
the last day having for years been, as the late John Morrissey
used to say, "Saratoga's day. " Of the meeting,'it can only
be described as an unqualified success. Since July 11 there
have been no less than forty days of continuous racing, as
against thirty-seven days last year, when, as has been the
case this year, the weather continued so fine that the meet-
ing was run through without a single day's postponement.
As to the financial success of the meeting, it is scarcely pos-
sible that the total of receipts will reach as large a figure as
on some previous years, a fact due as much as anything to
the falling off in the betting, caused principally by the ab-
sence of some of the larger Eastern stables. But there has
been no falling off in the amount of money raced for in the
shape of purses and added money to the stakes, which foots
up $86,000, and which has been so nicely divided up that a
majority of the owners of horses racing here during the
meeting, which covered nearly seven weeks, obtained some
portion of it. The 161 races run were* won as follows:
Eighteen by the Dwyer Brothers, fourteen by Milton Young,
thirteen by C. Reed, ten by W. L. Cassidy, nine by Mr. J.
A. Grinstead, eight by A. Burnham, six by ex-Governor
Bowie, five by Bowen & Co., five by C. Boyle, five by "W. M.
Conner, five by J. P. Dawes, five by E. Heffner, four by
Davis & HalL four by Preakness Stable, four by W. Kavil,
three by Noah Armstrong, three by Morris & Patten, two
each by J. J. MerrilL J. W. Loud, W. P. Burch; P. C. Fox,
D. Colaizzi, Mr. Abingdon, P. H. Duffy and J. C. Forbes,
and one each by Connolly & Co., Darden & Co., W, A. Dun,
Carson & McBride, Watts & Co., W. L. Scott, J. T. "Williams,
Graham Brothers (a dead heat which they divided with
Governor Bowie), C. L. Hunt, Dr. Craik, Stevens & Co., A.
J. Scott, Sheppard Brothers, F. Gebhard, J. H. Harbeck,
W. K. Bender, Eiley & Co., R. Leary and O. C. Lefevre.
One conspicuous feature of the meeting has been the num-
ber of horses that have been sold, Mr. Doswell having sold all
of his and Mr. Grinstead all but one during the meeting.

In ' ' Krik's " letter to the New York Herald he remarks that
the second race on the cards, the Baden-Baden Handicap,
was the race of the day, and no doubt attracted the large
crowd present. It had five srarters. and as a race it was one
of the best of the meeting. All five ot the contestants ran in
close order, with the old favorite Bushwhacker in the lead,
and although many present were disappointed in not seeing
the last year's winner of the same race, Mr. Reed's Thora,
take the lead in the last mile, as they wished her to do at-
tended by Checkmate, they were treated to a splendid race
between the two mares Ella Warfield and Lida Stanhope.
The latter was superbly ridden by Shauer, who journeyed up
from New York specially for the occasion, he winning with
comparative ease in the best time ever made for three miles.
Although Lida's ability to run a good distance was shown by
what she did as a three-year-old, only a select few knew her
reid form to-day, and although she sold well up in the pools
they made a good winning. The defeat of Ella Warfield was
a sore disappointment to the Maryland and West Virginia
party, as they knew Ella was just about good enough to run
the distance nearly in record time, which they supposed
would be sufficient to beat Thora and Lida Stanhope. Of
course, Thora's inability to run the distance effectually set-
tles her chances for the four-mile races at Sheepshead and
Baltimore, while as to Bushwhacker, he made such a gallant
effort that not a few were sorry when it was seen that he
could not possibly reach the leaders after they hud once run
into the lead. The starters were Checkmate, at 118 pounds;
Thora, at 117 pounds; Bushwhacker, 101 pounds; Lida
Stanhope, 100 pounds, and Ella Warfield, 92 pounds.
Notwithstanding Thora's "quitting" exhibition a few
days ago she was made the favorite, with Ella War-
field and Lida Stanhope each well supported, par-
ticularly the latter, for which Shauer had specially been en-

gaged to ride. When the flag was dropped Thora was in
front, with Checkmate second, Lida Stanhope third, Bush-
whacker fourth and Ella Warfield last. In an instant Bush-
whacker took the lead and, going right away, opened a gap of
three lengths, and, with Checkmate second and Thora third,
they ran nearly the whole of the first mile, which was ended
with Bushwhacker leading two lengths, Checkmate second,
half a length in front of Ella Warfield, who was one in front
of Thora, and the latter half a length in front of Lida Stan-
hope, both fillies under a hard pull. Half way round the
west turn Thora again showed third, but with that exception
there was no other change in the second mile, all five run-
ning up the stretch good and strong, with Bushwhacker lead-
ing two lengths, followed by Checkmate, a length in front of
Thora, who was the same distance in front of Ella- Warfield.
and the latter the same in front of Lida Stanhope. Half-way
round the west turn those who backed Thora knew her fate,
for instead of moving up she dropped back while those who
backed Ella Warfield were delighted to see her take second
place. In the meantime Bushwhacker was stiU'runningvery
strong, but as they reached the woods the secret of the race
was shown, for with the greatest ease Lida Stanhope took the
lead, and as she was followed by Ella Warfield, they passed
the half with Lida Stanhope leading by half a length, Ella
Warfield second, nearly clear of Bushwhacker, with both
Thora and Checkmate out of the race. When well into the
west turn Thora raised some little hope for her supporters by
taking third place, but as she was unable to reach Lida and
Ella, the attention of all present was turned to them. From
the 500-yard pole they ran a tremendous race, both under the
whip, with Lida leading by half a length, which distance
separated them until they reached the pool-stands, at which
point Shauer brought Lida Stanhope away from Ella War-
field, and amid the enthusiastic shouts of nearly all in the
stand Lida Stanhope won a great race by two lengths and a
half, Ella Warfield second, four lengths in front of Bush-
whacker, who was three in front of Thora and the latter five
in front of Checkmate. Time 5:25, which just beats the
record for the distance by a quarter of a second. On the re-
turn to the scales both Lida Stanhope and Ella Warfield were
loudly applauded, as they fully deserved to be, for it will be
seen that from the time they began racing the pace increased
wonderfully. The following is the time by quarters as taken,
by the timers:

1st, 291; 2d, 28, half-mile, 0,57£; 3d, 28£, three-quarters,
1:26; 4th; 27, mile, 1:53; 5th, 27i, mile and a quarter, 2:20*;
6th, 27, mile and a half, 2:47£; 7th, 27i, mile and three-quar-
ters, 3:15; Sth, 25, two miles, 3:40; 9th, 27, two miles and
a quarter, 4:07; 10th, 26, two miles and a half, 4:36; llth,
26, two miles and three-quarters, 4:59; 12th, 26, three miles.

The Utica Winners.

Name.

Des.

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Sire

Am'nt
Won.

Best
Time.

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Peck's Idol

375
150
225
750
750
750

1,500
375
500
750
300
150
150
200

1.000
450
150
22
375
375
150
150
225
300
225
375
375
225
225
750

1,500
750

2:24}

F.mny Witherspoon.. .

2:15}
"2:1UJ

Green's Bashaw

P.. P.. ilorria

2:244

'Ned :

2:16J

Blue Bull

iRysdyk's /iimbletonian..
j Thornedale ....
iGoodwin's Hambletonian

R. P

2:22}

St. Cloud

Topsy

Walkill Chief

2:22}

Yellow Dock

2:20}

Death of Catesby. — Ex-Governor Bowie has had the mis-
fortune to lose his well-known thoroughbred race horse and
sire, Catesby, the son of* imported Eclipse and Katie, having
died on Sunday last at his owner's farm, Fairview, in Prince
George's county, Maryland. Catesby was bred by Mr. Bowie
in 1870 and raised on the farm where he died. His racing
career was by no means a brilliant one, though it promised to
be so, when, on his first appearance, Catesby won the valuable
Saratoga Stakes in 1872, beating Long Branch and such good
ones as Springbok, Fellowcraft and Count D'Orsay in the ten
that followed him home. Catesby next ran in the Kentucky
Stakes, and later in the Nursery Stakes at Jerome Park, be-
ing third on each occasion. Catesby then fell a victim to the
prevailing epidemic, the epizootic, and he was a long time
ere he recovered, so long indeed that his three-year-old career
was a failure, only one small purse at Jerome Park being
credited to him.. As a four-year-old he ran a dead heat with
Grainger at the Baltimore spring meeting, won a selling purse
at Saratoga, and then closed the year with the most creditabla
performance since his initial success. This was the defeating
Wildidle, B. F. Carver and Ransom in the Maturity Stakes at
Jerome Park. In 1875 Catesby ran once unsuccessfully at
Saratoga and was then sent buck to Fairwiew. He began his
stud career in 1876, producing Cinderella from one of the two
mares sent to him. In 1877 he sired Crickmore, Compen-
sation, Sportsman and a bay colt now used as a saddle horse
by Mr. Bowie. Cinderella was turning out so badly as a
yearling that the following year Catesby "s services were dis-
pensed with and he was sent to Virginia, where he remained
for three seasons. The excellent running of Crickmore and
Compensation in 1S80 induced Mr. Bowie to have Catesby
brought back, and he has been used at Fairview for two
seasons since then. — N. V, Herald.

A strange mistake was made one day last week by a pool
firm at Brighton Beach near New York which cost them
$302 50. The name of the winuing horse in a race is
telegraphed in cipher from the track to the pool-rooms. In
the case in point the man whose business it is to receive
these dispatches and announce the winners shouted "Madri-
gal wins,'' and $802 50 was paid out before he looked at the
dispatch a second time and found he had read Madrigal for
Miss Woodford, who had really won the race. $500 of the
amount was refunded, but the holders of the remainder r
fused to return the money they had received.

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Sept 9

The Petaluma Fair.

Petaluma, Sept. 30, 1882.

EditorTBreeder and Sportsman : The fair and races at
.Petaluma have closed, after having the most brilliant and
successful season they ever knew. Notwithstanding that
the grand stand is capable of seating several thousands of
people, the place was so thronged as to hardly leave standing
joom. The jlast two days' races were very exciting. On
Friday the races commenced with a two-year-old colt race,
trotting for a purse of $300, with the following entries : G.
C. Fountain's blk f May Day, Whitney's ch c Ideal, John
Pfau's b g Mike, P. J. Shatter's g m, S S. Drake's b c Stand-
ard, and J. E. Foster s f Clara Patterson. Of these the only
starters were May Day and Ideal, the latter being the favorite
in the pools at §15 to $10 for May Day. After some scoring
ihey got a good send off, trotting very evenly and close to-
gether the whole heat, the only skip made in the heat being, a
slight break by May Day coming down the stretch. The
iavorite took this heat in 3:3} by only a length.

After this heat Ideal sold at the pool bos for $10 to $4 50
ior May Day with but few takers, but again were the know-
ing ones upset in their calculations, for after a very close heat
-Ideal broke near the wire and gave up the heat to May Day
in 3:2. The result of this heat so dampened the ardor of the
favorite's friends that no one could guess who the winner
would be and there were no pools sold. The third heat, like
-all the others, was a very close one, but the bay mare proved
to be the best horse and won the heat in 2:59A by only a
length. May Day is by Eugene Casserly, her dam by Toronto
Chief, and is a very promising filly.

As the Consolation purse did not fill there was a made-
up race for a purse of $400. The entries for this
purse were J. Hugh's Cairo, Valensin's Crown Point and
Titus' Bullet. Before the first heat Crown Point was a
favorite in the pools, selling for $30, while the other two in
the field sold at from $10 to $37- After some considerable
scoring the horses were tapped off evenly, with the favorite
inside, Bullet Second and Cairo on the outside. Crown
Point immediately took the lead, and although he made quite
a bad break before reaching the first quarter, never lost his
vantage to the end, but took the heat in 2:30.]. Cairo acted
very badly during the whole heat, making no less than sis
bad breaks, and but for running would have been distanced.
Bullet trotted evenly and well, but hadn't speed enough to
keep him to the front. After this heat Crown Point sold in
the pools for $20, while Cairo and Bullet sold for $12 and
■§14 respectively. This time the horses got the send-off at
the first attempt and a good one too. As in the former heal;,
Cairo acted badly, breaking and running frequently, and
•coming around the lower turn he ran clear around Crown
Point, taking the pole from him, and Crown Point himself
making a bad break in the home stretch was unable to pass
.him again and the heat was given to Cairo by a length, Bullet
third; time, 2:26. For all Crown point had. lost a heat, he
still remained a favorite in the pools, bringing $20 to $10 for
the field, with Bullet and Cairo in it. This time there was
some scoring before the horses got a good send-off. From
the start the little chestnut went for the big bay, taking him
off his feet twice before reaching the first quarter, and would
have passed him there but went up himself. As it was, the
quarter was made in 25 sees, and the half in 1 :14 ; from there
the struggle was a hot one until inside the distance Crown
Point again drove the big horse off his feet and took the heat
right out of his teeth in 2:27}. Business in the pools now
■closed, as the most sanguine friends of the field gave up in
/despair. After the usual rest the horses were called for the
final heat. At the first trial the horses were off at a good
starts the favorite taking the lead, and though collared by
Cairo at the half-mile he had no trouble taking the lead, es-
pecially as Cairo made several bad breaks before reaching the
goal. Time, 2:30|.

SUMMARIES.

Petaluma, September 1, 1882.— Purse of S300for district two-year-olds,
mile and repeat.

G. C. Fountain enters blk 1 May Day.A 2 1 1

A. P. Whitney enters ch c Ideal 1 2 2

Time— 3:03. 3:02, 2:59.
'Same day. — Purse §400. An agreed race for named borses.

G. Talensin names ch s Crown Point 1 2 1 1

J. Hughes names c b Cairo 2 1 2 2

L. H. Tirus names b g Bullet 3 3 3 3

Time— 2:30$, 2:26, 2;27j, 2:30|.

The fifth and last day of the fair started in fair and beau-
tiful although quite warm. There were four races commenc-
ing with a f-mile dash between Quin Sabe and Stella Clark
for a purse of $100 which was won easily by the former in
1:20&. The second race was a yearling trotting race, one
mileout; the starters were P. C. Rierdon's Blue Gown, P. J.
Shaffer's Viking and Needham's Conemara, for a purse of
■$150 which was wonbyBlueGown,*Viking2nd, Conemara 3d,
Blue Gown winning the heat and money. After this the two
most interesting races of the week came off, a pacing race for
a purse of $500 and a trotting race for purse of $500. The
starters in the pacing race were Johnny Wiegle, E. P. Denni-
son's ch m Lady Hayes and Valensin's br m Ouida,
Lady Hayes being the favorite in the pools at $20
against $20 for the other two. With very little trouble they
were tapped off to a good start with Ouida 1st, Wiegle 2nd,
and Lady Hayes outside; before reaching the first quarter
both Lady H. and Wiegle had passed Ouida, who seemed to
lack in speed and soon was a long distance behind the other
two, who were pacing swiftly along, Lady H. a little in ad-
vance, a position which she held until near the wire when
.she broke and Johnny, who was close up, passed her and
rtook the heat by a length in 2:25i. After this heat Wiegle
".became a favorite, selling for $20 against $15 for the other
.two. After the usual breathing spell they again received a

■ good send off, Wiegle at once taking the lead, Lady H. close
up and Ouida trailingawaybehind;andthusinone, two, three

.order, Lady H. a good second, Ouida barely saving her dis-
tance. Time 2:28. Wiegle now became a greater favorite
than ever, selling for $25 to the others $7, butalasfor human
calculation, in the third heat Ouida, who seemed to be as

: fresh as a daisy while the others were tired, passed Lady H.
before reaching the first quarter and crawled up into John-
ny's wheel where she stayed until near the wire when by a gal-
lant spurt she passed him and took the heat in 2:26£. In
spite of Wiegle having lost a heat he was still favorite, selling
for $20 while he others brought $14, but the favorite had
had his day and the brown mare took the lead at once and
maintained it to the end, winning this the fourth heat in
2:30|. After this, pool selling was at a stand still for this
race. The fifth and last heat was but a repetition of the pre-
ceeding one, Ouida taking it easily in 2:32}, winning the
race and first money, Wiegle 2nd and Lady H. 3d. During
the races here and at Santa Rosa the knowing ones have had
several severe attacks of dismay but this was perhaps the

■ worst of all. The final race of the meeting was a trotting
race for the 2:30 class for a purse of $500. The entries were
A. Waldsteiu'sb s'Albert W., W. D. Hammond's g s Poscora
Hayward, 'Goldsmith's br s Inca and Henry McConn's Black-
more. Albert W. was the favorite in the pools, selling for
$25, Poscora $12 and the rest in the field for $8. There was

a great deal of scoring before the horses got the word but
finally they received a fair start with Albert at the pole,
Blackmore second, Poscora third and Inca last. Albert W.
at once took the lead and retained it although crowded close
by Poscora, who took second place before arriving at the first
quarter, but at third quarter Inca came up and took second
place and in that order they came in, Albert W. first, Inca
second, Poscora third, Blackmore behind. Time 2:27. Af-
ter this heat, Albert W. brought $20 in the pools while all the
rest sold in the field for So. This time they got a good seud-
offwith but little scoring. Immediately after the start Inca
made a break and Poscora took second place and all the way
around she made the favorite step very lively and he barely
beat her in 2.26$, Inca third, Blackmore fourth. After this
heat, as every one believed that Albert W. would win; there
was no pool selling. The fourth heat it seemed as though
they never would cease scoring but after more than a dozen
trials they at last received the word. Before getting around
the first turn Albert W. made a break and Poscora took the
pole away from him and held it until near the end, and it
seemed as though he would win the heat, but when near the
end Albert \V. pressed him so hard that he broke and ran
under the wire and the heat was given to Albert W., In-
ca third, Blackmore last. Time 2:24r{. So ended a very ex-
citing and interesting meeting.

8TJSIM ABIES.

Petaluma, Sept. 2d, 1882.— Pacing Race, purse 8500 for following en-
tries:

G. Valensin enters br m Oneida 3 3 111

Walter Mead enter d g Jol'nny Wiegle 1 1 2 2 2

E P. Dennison enters c'„-m Lady Hays 2 2 3 3 3

Time: 2;25>, 2;28, 2:20$, 2:30j, 2:"2».

Same Dat.— Trotting Hace— Purse $500, witb the following entries : ■

A. Waldstein enters b s Albert VT l l 1

W. D. Hammond enters gr s Poscora 3 2 2

J. A. Goldsmith enters br s Inca 2 3 3

Henry McConn enters gr g Blackmore 4 4 4

Time: 2:27, 2:26J, 2:242.

The resume of the week's proceedings must indeed be most
gratifying to the Directors of the association, and to all those
who were interested in the exhibition and races. The fair
was an unprecedented success, and the visitors and the citi-
zens of Petaluma seemed to he mutually pleased at the fact.
The full list of awards is prepared but the pressure in our
space causes its publication to be postponed until our nest is-
sue. Many thanks are due to W. E. Oox, the efficient Secre-
tary of the association, for information and favors granted to
the attachees of the Breeder and Sportsman during the fair.

The Golden Gate Fair.

The fifth annual fair of the Golden Gate District Asso-
ciation, representing the counties of San Francisco, Alameda
and Contra Costa commenced on Monday last under the most
favorable auspices. The weather was delightful and the trip
across the bay was most enjoyable, a light wind tempering
the warm atmosphere, but not sufficiently strong to disturb
the glass-like waters that reflected with beautiful precision
the hull, masts and rigging of the countless merchantmen a.
anchor in the harbor. On arriving at the fair grounds it
was evident that unusual interest was already maifested in
the success of the fair, as the attendance was far in excess of
that of the first day on previous years, lines of vehicles al-
most doubling on the quarter stretch, while a great many
ladies and children were comfortably ensconsed in the grand
stands where an excellent view could be obtained of the races,
with a superb vista of mountain scenery in the Contra Costa
Range, which forms such a pretty background to the Oak-
land track.

As is usually the case on the first day of the Fair, the in-
terest was mainly centered in the races, as the exhibition of
live stookand agricultural implements is seldom complete be-
fore the Wednesday, but there was no lack of interest on that
account as this was a great gathering of some of the leading
men of the State, and for the time being the fields of potatoes
were vacated, and on all sides were heard hearty greetings
and friendly discussions in regard to the relative performances
of the chief representatives of the California turf.

Promptly at two o'clock the horses were called up for the
first race, the Golden Gate stake, a dash of three-quarters of
a mile for two-year-olds, $50 each, $15 forfeit with $150 added
in which were originally five entries, but as Satinet and
Panama were absentees, the issue of the first struggle was
left to Satanella of the Palo Alto stable, Mav B, belonging to
Mr. Put. Robson and Mr. Coutts's filley, Flou Flou. As
shown at the spring meeting of the blood horse association,
these horses all possess a fair amount of speed, but they can-
not as yet aspire to first-class honors, and the* betting, as the
result showed, ought to have been about even, butthereVere
so many rumors bruited around in regard to a private trial at
which Satanella had given a most satisfactory answer that
there was a rush to get in, and just previous to the start she
brought $20 against $5 each for May B and Flou Flou. As
usual there was some delay in getting the horses to the post,
and in this and the succeeding races much valuable time was
lost at the starting post, that necessitated the postponement
of a part of the final race until the nest day. After a slight
break away the fillies were sent on their destination with
Flou Flou the quickest on her feet, but she was soon joined
by Satanella, who ran with her neck-and-neck down the home-
stretch until within a hundred yards of the wire, when Flou
Flou was beaten, and the rider of Satanella slightly easing,
George Hanson, who had been trailing within reaching dis-
tance, came up with a rush and May B won by nearly half a
length in 1 :17, which was not particularly fast, as the track
was in fine order. The backers of the favorite were rather
blue, as they maintained that it was the best jockey and not
the best horse that had won.

The next race was the Alameda stake, a dash of a mile and
a half for three-year-olds, $75 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $175,
in which of the five original entries there were only two that
sported silk, they being the Duke of Monday and Precious,
the absentees being Fostress, Forest King and Maria E, the
latter having been sent to Chico to fill her engagement there.
At first the betting was pretty even but again there were sun-
dry rumors in regard to the great improvement shown in the
running of the Palo Alto filly and she gradually rose in the
betting until the odds of $30 to $20 were freely laid upon her
chances. Once more a great deal of time was lost, and the
Duke in refusing to face the starter spilled Patsey Duffy on
the soft earth as he backed suddenly around. At last, after
half an hour's delay, they were sent off together and from the
start it was evident that Precious was to make the running, as
she led for a mile by two lengths, when the Duke moved up,
and thence home to the wire the race was of the most excit-
ing character, the horses and whips and spurs being locked
together to the last stride, when the Duke succeeded in win-

ning by half a dozen inches, amid the greatest excitement.
The time was 2:4H, the fastest first being made in 2:50.

The third race was the Pardee stake heats of a mile for a "1
ages, the starters Bed Bny and Night Hawk. The betting
was slightly in favor of the horse, and had the speculating
fraternity known how good the mare was the odds would
have been large on the other side. A capital start was given
them at the first time of scoring. The mare had the inside
and she commenced the work at a rapid rate. The quarter
was made in 25 seconds, the half mile in 50}, the mare still
leading. She was yet in the lead at the three-quarters in 1:16
and the heat looked as though it was a foregone conclusion
that she must win. But Patsy was riding for dear life and
he managed to bring the horse under the wire a few inches
in advance of the mare in the fastest time ever made in Cali-
fornia, 1 :42.j. The result of this heat changed the betting in
favor of Red Boy, though it was conceded that should he
fall off a trifle the mare would beat him. She made a good
effort though the horse won in 1 :45^. Then came the trottii g
for a purse of $600, 2:40 " class; in which were
Freestone, Edwin Forest, Manon, Louis D— .
Marin, San Mateo Belle, Vanderlynn, Frank Moscow, ai d
Big Lize. In the betting, Manon was soon installed as fii>.t
choice owing to her private reputation for great speed,
and she brought SS0 against $18 for San Mateo Belle, and
$10 for Edwin Forrest, and $60 for the others comprised in
the field. The usual difficulty was experienced by the Judge
in getting so large a field away from the score on something
approaching even terms, but all were trotting equally except
Veuderlynn, whose rank behavior betrayed his experience.
Manon made her way to the front at the outset and success-
fully withstood all assaults, Louis D contesting the last
quarter in a grand speedy style but being obliged to content
himself with second place, the field ranging after him with
Big Lize third, Freestone fourth, Sau Mateo Belle fifth, Frank
Moscow sixth, Marin seventh, Edwin Forrest eighth, and Van-
derlynn ninth. Time 2:26.

Manon took a still higher place in the betting after the
first heat. Some scoring followed the call in the second at-
tempt, the drivers at one turn mistaking the signal of the
judges and going to the \ pole before they pulled up. When
they did get the word on a tolerable start Manon and Louis
D. both rushed for the point and in the brush Louis D
skipped and swerved, colliding with Manon and splitting a
wheel in the latter 's sulky, but fortunately not causing any
serious accident. The mare got a clear track before her near
the \ and although there was a momentary bunch at the
head of the stretch she came under the wipe with a length of
daylight behind her, Marin second, San Mateo Belle third,
Edwin Forrest fifth, Big Lize sixth, Frank Moscow seventh,
Louis D eighth, Freestone distanced. Time 2:27.

In the pools Manon was now barred. In this heat Wm.
Donathan essayed the management of Vanderlynn without
much better success than had attended the efforts of Mr. Far-
rel. At the start Big Lize made a disastrous break and
dropped to a hopeless position. Louis D and San Mateo Belle
went to the quarter at a rapid gait, yoked like a double team,
the favorite being seemingly boxed and Vanderlynn supplying
a wing accompaniment between the leading pair and the rear
guard. Positions were not materially changed for the rest of
the mile, Louis D winning the heat in an exciting finish by
half a length, San Mateo Belle second, Vanderlynn third,
Manon fourth, Moscow fifth, Edwin Forrest sixth, Marin
sevent and Big Lize eighth. Time 2:27^. Mr. Donathan
complained that some loose horses running in the inclosure
caused his horse "to act badly and that was probably the
reason why Vanderlynu was not penalized for running. As
the hour was late and the shadows of evening drawing in the
judges declared the finish of the race postponed until
Tuesday afternoon.

On the second day the weather was delightful in the ex-
treme and as there was a full programme of unusual interest,
the attendance was far in excess of that of the previous day,
the number of ladies on the grand stands and in the many
vehicles that lined the quarter stretch giving an animated ap-
pearance to the track. The horses of the 2:40 class were
called up promptly, but Edwin Forrest was withdrawn on ac-
count of lameness. There appeared to be such an unanimity
of opinion among the drivers of the horses to make it "hot'^
for the favorite, that they scored time and again without an
appreciable effort at getting together, and it was but at the
fourteenth attempt that they were tapped off, Manon being
the favorite at $30 against $6 for Louis D. and $7 for the
field. Manon broke a few yards from the start, which was a
very fair one, considering the number of horses, and Vander-
lynn at first appeared in the van, but as he left his feet at the
quarter post Louis D. assumed the lead, and Manon was seen
coming through the ruck and taking a commanding position
at his wheel. Thus they trotted well around the upper turn
when Manon closed up and they were head and head until
half down the homestretch, when the mare drew away and
won the heat and race in 2:24, Louis D. being second and
taking second and San Mateo Belle the third money. Manon
made a very favorable debut and Mr. Knox, the former owner
of Nutwood, who was present on the track, was much pleased
with her performance as when he sold her with other stock
he prophesied that she alone would bring back more than the
entire purchase money. She is grandly bred, her sire being
three-quarters of the same blood as Monde S, while the
sire of her dam is the first son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian
ever brought to this coast. Her gait is almost perfect, throw-
ing the fore feet so well to the front that she covers more
ground than might be imagined with a casual glance at her
stride. If she continues to improve as in the past year, she
will be one of the most valuable mares of her class on the
coast.

In the 2:30 purse that followed, the betting was $100 in
favor of Sweetness, $45 for the field and $50 for Albert W,
although it was generally known that the driver of the stal-
lion had requested the permission to withdraw the horse, as
he did not deem him to be in a condition to trot in such com-
pany, but the request was not granted. After six attempts
they got off to a good even start save that Poscora Hayward,
whe appeare 1 to be a little lame in her exercise
was in the rabble and broke at the draw gate. Sweetness at
once took the lead with Nellie R in close attendance, while
Albert W trained, as they passed the half mile in 1 :12.J : it was
evident that the heat lay between the two mares, and Nellie
breaking at the distance Sweetness won by a length in the
fast time of 2:22, Albert W cleverly saving his distance and
Poscora Hayward having hopelessly broken down. The
next heat was almost a repetition of the previous one as
when Nellie was at the wheel of the favorite she broke and
Sweetness jogged in, the time being 2.24^. In the third
heat the same tactics were resorted, to, the mares trotting
fast and furiously for the lead, while the horse made a wait-
ing race of it. Sweetness and Nellie were lapped all the way
round and the latter, keeping well to her Btride, won by a
neck after an exciting finish in 2:23*. Sweetness was still
by far the favorite as Nellie was tiring after her exertions,
but in the next heat Albert W. was on his good behavior and
closed up on Sweetness at the three quarter pole, where he

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made a break, then quickly regaining his stride he was soon
at the mare's -wheel, but another skip lost him the advantage,
and yet within the distance he came with a rushing speed
and beat Sweetness out by somewhat more than half a length
in2:23j. The backers of the favorite felt somewhat ag-
grieved at the decision, as the horse had made two breaks in
the heat, but they should have remembered that in each in-
stance Albert W. perceptibly lost ground so the general un-
interested opinion coincided with that of the judges. There
was now a good deal of lofty betting around the pool bos,
and as those who had pinned their faith on Sweetness were
desirous of hedging, the result was to make Albert W. first
choice at $100 against $40 each for the two mares. The
horse made the pace to mid back stretch when he went up
and Nellie took the lead, while Sweetness was trailing far in
the rear. On the home stretch Albert trotted very fast but
broke and, although he was quickly caught and^ came again, he
was beaten out alter a desperate and close finish in 2:26^,
with Sweetness distanced. Still heavier betting on even
terms, and Nellie trying to outfoot her rival who, making a
break at the upper turn, seemed to have lost his chance of
the heat, but he had the speed of the mare and was soon
again on even terms and then outfooted her at every stride
and won easily in 255. The last heat was never in danger,
as Albert W. trotted squarely in the lead all the way around
and won the heat and race in 2:26i. This was, thus far, the
most sensational trot of the meeting. Then came the pacing
race for a purse of $500 in which were Corette, Lady Hayes,
Oakland Boy and Ouida, the first named fetching §00 in the
pools against §25 for Ouida and $20 for the field. The race
■was a very one-sided affair for although Lady Hayes showed
in front to the half mile in the first heat, Corette went to the
front and was never headed again throughout the whole
race, winning in three straight heats in 2:234, 2-.22£ and 2:24,
Ouida taking second and Lady Hayes third money, while
Oakland Boy was distanced in the first heat.

On the Wednesday there was again an increase in the
attendance and the weather simply delightful. The first race
on the card was a two-mile dash, $100 each, $25 forfeit with
$250 added, in which was entered Precious, Mollie H, Fred
Collier, Night Hawk and Ked Boy, and there was every ex-
pectation to see a rattling good race, but the two last had
probably had enough running for a time after their mile and
repeat on the previous Monday, and as Fred Collier was also
an absentee the race was reduced to a fizzle. Precious was
sent along briskly with the odds of a $100 to $20 on her, and
at the end of half a mile she had Mollie H in difficulties, and
hence home the only chance of her been beaten was in her
falling down. Precious made the first mile in 1 :45 and the
entire distance in 3:36,a very creditable showing that demon-
strated the fact that had she not made a waiting race of it
she would have beaten the Duke of Monday in the Alameda
stakes, also run on the previous Monday. Then came the
purse for the three-year-olds in which were Adrian, Olivette,
Bonnie Wood and Fred Arnold, the former being a big favor-
iteiat $40 against $20 for all others combined. Anteeo, be-
longing to J. O. Simpson was also entered in this race, but
he had to be withdrawn on account of an attack of epi-
zooty. This was also an uninteresting race as the other
horses were no match whatever for Adrian. When the gong
sounded for the start in the first heat the driver of Olivette
mistook it for the recall signal and the horses were well on
their way before he discovered his error. Bonnie Wood was
for a good while in the lead, but she broke and afterwards
the result was a mere exhibition of fine speed for Adrian, who
made the quarter in 43 seconds, the half 122$ and the mile
in $2:4 U, winning by ten lengths from Bonnie Wood, and
Olivette being distanced. The second heat was a mere repe-
tition, the time for the winner being 42£ seconds for the
quarter, 1:2\\ to the half and 2:37 J to the mile, the placing
being the same as before. In the final heat, Adrian won as
he liked with Bonnie Wood second, the first quarter being in
40£ seconds, the half mile in 1 :17J and the mile in 2.33*.

The stock parade on Thursday was a grand display of all
that connoisseurs do most admire in the higher order of the
lower animals. The attendance of visitors was large, and
with the neighing of high-spirited horses, the lowing of cattle
and the stately procession on the course, they were presented
with a living, breathing panorama that induced their closest
attention and elicited continual expressions of pleasureable
surprise. In affairs of this kind the interest increases as time
advances and culminates on the last day, but the inexorable
necessity of going to press on time knows no such law as
delay, and all reference to the incidents and exhibits of the
fair must be hurried and incomplete at this time, and re-
served for digestion and elaborate treatment in the future.

The race for the 252 class, which followed, was shorn of
much of its attraction from the fact of the forced withdrawal
of Romero and from the rumour that Belle Echo was not
quite herself. Consequently Brigadier was a great favorite
in the pools at $100 to $40. The first heat seemed to be
trotted slowly by mutual consent. Brigadier assuming the
lead of about two lengths and keeping it to the end, in 2:27.
The second heat was very interesting, for although the mare
broke at the first turn and lost four lengths, Belle Echo, show-
ing some of her famous speed, got at Brigadier's wheel on
entering the homestretch and beat him out by a head in
2:2'.'.\. This result brought the mare into a better position
in the pools, which she could not maintain in the succeeding
heat. To an excellent start, Brigadier at a rapid gate went
to the front at the first turn and led by a length at the half
mile in 1:12}, and thence home. The result appeared to be
in doubt to the last moment, as the finish was very close, the
stallion winning a well-fought contest in 2:22|, both show-
ing in the last half mile fleet and square trotting. It was now
©vident that the mare was not equal to the task of beating Briga-
dier, as he led from start to finish in 2:24|, and took the race,
but at some future day she will take her revenge when at her
best form. Altogether it was a fair race, with some fine bursts
of speed for the two given horses.

On the fourth day the attendance was much larger during
the morning hours, and the stock attracted much attention,
the prevailing opinion being that the parade was a great
credit to the Golden Gate Fair. Towards the afternoon,
■when the San Francisco delegation had arrived, the grounds
presented a very animated appearance, there being a large
number of ladies present on horseback, in carriages, and in
the grand stands. The first was a trot for two-year-olds, in
which there were but two nominations, both from the same
stables, Neluska, belonging to L. J. Rose, and Ruby, owned
by T. W. Mackey, they both being sired by Sultan. As it
was understood that this would be a real trial of speed, a
good deal of money was invested, Neluska holding the best
position in the betting. Neluska made the pace and was
leading at the quarter in 37} scs. by two lengths, but at the
half, in 1:15, the gap had been reduced by half that distance,
and Ruby gradually moving up the race appeared to be very
evenly and Bteadily contested until the finish, when -it was
seen that Nulaska, had a few inches the advantage, passing
the wire in 2:30J, the best time made in the two-year-old formr
in a race, Eva having trotted at the last Sacramento fair
against time in 226, and the later performances of Wildflowe

in 251, is not likely to be forgotten for years and years to
come. The second heat was a repetition of the first, save
that at the distance when on pretty even terms, Ruby stayed
the longest and won handily in 2:34A, the quarter having
been made in 3S}, the half in 1:16}. "in the final heat Ne-
luska was so tired that she was not persevered with and Ruby
jogged in, the time being 2:40. Neluska was beaten, but
then it must be remembered that she was sick for a long time
this last summer, and is yet weak from its effects, and it may
be she will show better powers of endurance when she has
fully regained her strength. Mr. John W. Mackey was pres-
ent and received many hearty congratulations on the success
of Ruby, who promises to be a great credit to the Sunny
Slope Stud Farm.

Then came a special trot between Frank Moscow, Marin,
Rowdy Boy and Yauderlynn, the latter being installed a
great favorite, and as he was well driven and in prime con-
dition the race was never in danger, he coming out first in
every heat, but the third one was given to Rowdy Boy, as
Van leilynn had indulged in some running in which the
judges were of the opinion that he had gained too much
ground before he was brought to his gait. The time was
2:30, 227A, 2:30$, 2:23*. The races were brought to a con-
clusion with a selling purse of §250, a dash of a mile, in
which Euchre, with $1C0 to $20 on his chances, fairly gal-
lopped away from Haddington and Inauguration in 1:43 J,
and although the winner was entered to be sold at §500,
there was no bid made for over and above that amount.

Tbe Horses.

Of the thoroughbreds in the stallion class, the veteran
Thad Stevens is present in fine form, also Wm. Bost's Nathan
Coombs by Lodi and Ira J. Gift's Idler by Wildidle.

Thoroughbred stallions one year old : J. C. Simpson's Sir
Thad by Thad Stevens, dam Lady Amanda; Ira J. Gift's Billy
Foot by Norfolk, dam Kate Gift.

Colt under one year: J. C. Simpson's Cito, by Joe Hooker,
dam Too Soon.

Thoroughbred mare three years old and upward : J. C.
Simpson's Too Soon, by Norfolk, dam Lady Davis.

Mare two years old: Ira J. Gift's Miss Gift, by Wildidle,
dam Kate Gift.

J. C. Simpson's Lady Viva, by Three Cheers, dam Lady
Amanda.

Mares one year: John Leach's Miss Stevens, by Thad
Stevens, dam Minnie.

Families : R. P. Clement's Thad Stevens and 5 colts.

Families other than thoroughbred : Antonio Bellina, Hay-
ward's General Grant and five colts.

Stallions of all work three years old and over : A. A. Smiler,
Pleasonton, Carl Carr.

R. C. Baldwin, Danville, Gold Hill.

Henry Pierce, San Franscisco, Alonzo Hayward.

Antonio Bellina, Haywards, Gen. Grant.

Ira Munion, Dixon, Pedro Jr.

L. Barnes, San Jose, Don Pedro.

Chisholm & Sacksider, Oakland, Black Prince.

L. Hewlett, Oakland, George Washington.

Stallions two years : P. J. Shafter, Olenia, Black Prince.

Antonio Bellina, Haywards, May Boy.

W. S. Brown, Petaluma, Monarch.

Stallions one year : Antonio Bellina, HaywaTds, Frank.

Mares three year old and over: L. Hewlett, Oakland,
Brownie H.

Antonia Bellina, Haywards, Dolly.

Mares one year : R. P. Clement, Alameda, Lugina.

Ben E. Harris, St. Francisco, Abbotine

Filly under one year; Chisholm & Sacksider, Oakland,
Lill.

Roadster stallions four years and over : W. K. Robinson,
Santa Ana, Odd Fellow.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, Rustic.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, Grand Moor.

Henry Pierce, San Francisco, Alonzo Hayward:

E. Stone, San Leandrc, James Lick.

Stallion three years : J. F. Houghton, Oakland, Belmont
Chief.

Stallion two years : Chas. Duerr, SunoL Meteor.

Geo. Copsey, Oakland, Redwood.

L. Hewlett, Oakland, Echo Jr.

J. M. Learned, Stockton, Harmony.

Yearlings : P. J. Shafter, Olema, Sir King.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, Sidney.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, Judge S.

Antonio Bellina, Haywards, Elijah Belmont.

J. C. Simpson, Oakland, Antevolo.

Sucking colts: W. D. Hammond, Oakland, Tom Moore.

Same, Maid of the Oak.

Antonio Bellina, Haywards, Royal Boy.

B. C. Harris, San Franciso, Littleton.

Same, Style.

Mares or geldings, three years: W. K. Robinson, Santa
Ana, Patriarch.

D. Berry, Oakland, Molly.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, Lady Lightfoot.

Same, Hambletonian.

S. Rosenstock, Oakland, Prince.

Two years old" : L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, No Name.

Yearlings: Chas. Duerr, Sunol, Goldelse.

B. E. Harris, San Francisco, Rose Abbott.

Sucking colt: W. D. Hammond, Oakland, Maid of the Oak.

B. E. Harris, San Francisco, Littleton.

Same, Style.

Roadster matched span: C. Younger, San Jose, Whisper
and Mate.

S. W. Sawyer, Oakland, Prince and Bill.

Newland & Pumyea, Oakland, Jack and John.

Draft Stallions: A. J. Pierce, Point Reyes, Charlemagne.

W. S. Brown, Petaluma, Tornado.

Chisholm «fe Sackrider, Oakland, French Spy (imp).

Same, Papalon.

Same, French Spy 2d.

Two years old: F. Thalman, Pinole, Pinole Chief.

One year old: Chisholm & Sacksider, Decide.

Under one year old: Chisholm Sacksider, Spy Jr.

Mare. Three years old: Chisholm & Sacksider, Kate.

W. S. Brown, Petaluma, Gertrude.

Chisholm & Sacksider, Lizzie.

Mare, under one year: Chisholm & Sacksider, Puss.

Carriage Horses: Mrs. Rose Duffy, Oakland, Jack and
George.

Saddle Horses: B. E. Harris, Mike Peer.

Same, Major Jacks.

Ira Munion, John Henry.

Cattle— Jerseys,

Henry Pierce of San Francisco, who is an enthnseastic ad-
mirer of the Channel Island strains, exhibits 19 head of
thoroughbred Jerseys, at the head of which stands imported
Victor of Yerba Buena, nine years old, who arrived this
season. The yearling bulls William of Scituate and Electric
stand next, followed by Como of unadulterated blood, one of
which,Fanny of Yerba Buena, is agrandaughterof Coomassie,

so celebrated in the annals of the Jerseys. Four yearling;
heifers and two yearling bulls, and four heifer and two bull
calves less than one year old, make up Mr. Peirce's herd at
the fair grounds.

Gaernseys.
Mr. Pierce also shows five head of Guernseys, the bull
Champion of Guernsey and four cows, all imported.
Ayrshire**.
Geo. Bennet of Redwood is the only breeder of Ayrshires
represented and his exhibit includes the bulls Archie, 3 years,
j Lindo, 2 years, Macbeth, 1 year, and bull calf Melcomb, with
I six cows, all sleek and shining in the snug and diminutive
form characteristic of the race.

Dnrliams.
Of these the delegates were numerous. Col. Younger of
Forest Home Farm, San Jose, eighteen head, the patriarch of
which is the second Duke of Alameda, 4 years old, third Duke
of Alameda, Forest King, and fourth Duke of Forest Home,
each 1 year following in the order named. The Colonel shows
five cows over 1 year, four heifers 1 year, two bulls and two
heifer calves.

False Uros..
Of Sonoma, show fourteen head of Durhams — the bull El
Medico, 6 years, at the head, with Lord of Clover and Cherry
Prince, each two years, following; four cows, over one yearj
fouryearling heifers, two bull calves, and one heifer calf under
one year, complete the list. As may be expected, the stalls
occupied by Col. Younger and Paige Bros, are much fre-
quented by visitors, the opportunities for comparison being
the leading attraction ; but if a line can be drawn between the
two herds, it must be done by some technical expert, and
even then it would probably be more a question of predispo*
sition than judgment, so even is the balance and so perfect
in detail do these different collections appear to be.
Miscellaneous,

In addition to the fine displays made by the systematic*,
and, in one sense, professional breeders, there are some by
private parties that are of a character that evince a pardon-
able pride on the part of the exhibitors in their family pets.

J. S. Wall, Oakland, shows bull Modoc, 2 years; cows.
Young Duchess, 4 years, and Bonita, 3 years, and heifer calf,
6 months — all blue-blood Jersey.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, Jersey cow, Mouse, 4 years.

J. S. Emory, Oakland, Jersey bull, Terry, 1 year.

Wm. Mahoney, Rerkeley, Jersey bull. Young Glory, lyear.

F. K. Snattuck, Berkeley, Jersey bull, St. Valentine, 18
months.

A. J. Snyder, Oakland, Jersey bull James Hayward, and
cows, Lizzie, 6 years, and Dot, 1 year.

Mrs. R. P. Clement, Alameda, Jersey cows, Jessie Weeks
Second, 6 years, Alfalfa, 4 years, Nancy, 2 years; heifers,
Vira, 20 months, and Bunny S., 15 months.

F. K. Shattuck, Berkeley, Alderney cow.
Sheep.

Col. Younger exhibits Cotswold ram, Hancock, and five
ewes.

George Bank, Redwood, Southdown ram "No name."

J. H. Strobridge, Haywards, Spanish Merino ram and a
pair of fine ewes; also a pair of fine lambs.

Woolsey & Son, Sonoma county, ram and pair of fine
ewes and pair of fine lambs.

Swine,

In this department A. C. Dietz exhibits a pair of Berk-
shires, and T. Mclnnery a Berkshire boar.

BICYCLING.

Moore, the winner of the one and twenty-five mile English
amateur championships, is now in this country, and will no
doubt shortly give American riders a chance to find out what
their relative speed is.

Two or three entries are promised from the professional
ranks to compete for the prizes offered by the management
of the Golden Gate Fair, and there will also be some fancy
trick riding. This part of the programme takes place Satur-
day, the 9th.

Notwithstanding the prediction of one of the daily pa«
pers of this city, the entries for the athletic meeting of the 23d
promise to be sufficiently numerous to make a series of very
interesting races, with a good prospect that the Pacific coast
record will be broken.

It is to be hoped that when the home production com-
mences, the makers will carefully study the abandoned ex-
periments, as well as the popular styles of the numerous
English makers, so that whatever they produce shall at least
be equal to what has already been done.

The Eastern bicyclist is not happy. With the thermometer
away up in the nineties, and the perspiration starting from
every pore at the least prospect of exertion, he is much more
inclined to lounge at the various beaches, bathe in the surf,
or taking yacht excursions than to work his own passage
upon the inland.

The demand for tricycles in this country is slowly but
steadily increasing. While the the three-wheeler is not likely
to supplant the bicycle, it will make it possible for a larger
number to enjoy the pleasure of wheeling, and not the least of
the enjoyment will be the rides upon the "sociable" or double
machine, with a lady companion.

The American Star bicycle, having the small wheel in front,
has been pretty thoroughly tested by the Louisville (Ky.)
bicyclists. One of the number purchased a Star, which not
being approved by his fellow wheelmen, they commenced a
systematic endeavor to run it out. The result has been to
win friends for the novel machine, which has proved itself
about equal to the old one in climbing, far ahead of it on a
down grade, and is not quite up to it on a level.

A Buffalo (N. Y.) man is reported to have constructed a
steam -engine -driven tricycle. The engine is placed between
the seat and the forward wheel, the boiler is of the upright
pattern and the fuel is gasoline which is supqlied by pipes
from a tank beneath the seat; the engine is of one and one-
half horse power, and it is said that a consumption of one
gallon of gasoline per hour will drive the machine for nine
hours at the rate of fifteen or twenty miles per hour. We prefer
to see it tested before giving entire credence to this statement
as this is not the first experiment of this sort which we have
seen.

Miss Lillian T. Smith, a young lady only eleven jtears of
age, gave an exhibition of her shooting with the Ballard rifle
last Tuesday at Petaluma. Of 170 balls thrown up twenty
feet, twenty feet distant, she only missed nineteen. She shot
at the rate of ten shots in 48 seconds. Very good for a little
one.

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THE GUN.

The Shooting Season.

To the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman: The
commencement of another shooting season is almost with us
again, and for some weeks past the note of preparation for
its coming is to be heard on all sides. The various gun stores
seem well patronized by sportsmen laying in their stock of
ammunition, ordering cartridges to be loaded, having their
breech-loaders overhauled and put in perfect order, while a
few are purchasing new ones. The new hammerless gun
seems to be working its way into public favor, and we might
as well acknowledge the fact at once that it is likely to become
*' the gun of the future." To the sportsman who handles
and examines one of these recent guns for the first time it
strikes him as if there was something wanting about it, the
absence of hammers being most noticeable, but I am informed
by those who have used these guns at the trap and on
the field that nothing would induce them to go back to the
lammer gun. All the crack makers of London and Birming-
ham are now turning out these beautiful weapons ty hun-
dreds. On the streets and on roads leading from the city are
now to be seen sportsmen leading dogs, giving them the exer-
cise needful to get them into condition for the opening day
at the quail, etc. It is a well known fact, however, that the
majority of our city bred and raised dogs are notoriously un-
fit for the duties required of them at the beginning of the
shooting season. A dog with four or five months' rest in the
interval between the closing of one season and opening of an-
other soon runs into fat, gets lazy from want of proper exer-
cise, and unless his owner begins in good time to put his
animal into proper condition for hard work, the result is a
used-up and foot-sore animal at the end of the first day, and
unless the sportsman has an extra dog or a x^air to fall back
upon his pleasure is seriously interfered with.

A sportsman should begin to work his dog or dogs into con-
dition at least six weeks before the shooting season opens, and
the writer knows of no better plan for a city man to exercise
his animals than by a sharp drive with a horse and buggy, or a
gallop after a saddle horse over the hills or by-roads leading
from town, the dog following behind, or, if the time and oc-
cupation of the sportsman will not permit of the above course,
then to get up in the morning an hour earlier than usual and
give the dog a spin around the two or three blocks in the
vicinity, or on any road convenient, winding up with a bath
or swim in a pond near by, or in the bay if possible.
A good bath freshens up a . dog wonderfully after
exercise and is beneficial to him otherwise. It may be
necessary to give the dog a little opening or reducing medi-
cine and I think before beginning a course of training it is in-
dispensable and renders the animal more fit to receive his
exercise. As to the relative merits of the different gun bores,
10, 12 or 16, I think this is altogether a matter of fancy.
Much has been written pro and con on this subject in the
various sporting papers, notably in the American Field, but
write as men may from their various standpoints as to what
they may consider as the best bore to use, men of sense and
discretion will use their own judgment in the selection of a
gun-and be governed more by the style of shooting they are
likely to have. For the exclusive wild-fire shooter, there
can be no question, I presume, upon the merits of the larger
bores and heavier guns, where large charges of powder are
necessary, and for the upland shooter, (meaning at quail,
snipe, etc., etc.), the small bores and lighter guns will be pre-
ferred. If I may be permitted an opinion on these matters,
my preference for an all-round gun, fit to stop anything that
flies up to 50 yards if properly bored, loaded and held straight,
is the 12-bore of from S to 8\ lbs. weight, but if my exche-
quer shall permit of my being the owner of a pair of guns,
then one should be a 12 of above weight and one a 16-bore;the
first for the trap (if a trap shooter), ducks, etc., and the sec-
ond for the rugged and steep hillsides of our State for quail,
of say 6jj pounds weight, neither barrel of the gun to be
choked in the slightest degree. For the 12 and heavier gun
I should have the sight either a perfect cylinder or not choked
more than five thousandths of an inch, the left barrel about
a modified choke, or as it is known in England by the term
in gunmaker's parlance of " shooting choke. " Both guns to
have the same bend, cast-off and pull of triggers as nearly as
possible, to be made by a skillful gunmaker. Judging from
my own observation, and from reports made by reliable and
truthful sportsmen who have been in various parts of the
State, the prospects for quail shooting are excellent.

The breeding season has been a very open one, ho late
rains to destroy the eggs or chill the young birds to death,
and vermin, particularly ground, is being cleaned out rapidly.
Every year, as far as I have seen on my own beat and passing
through a good stretch of country adjacent to it, the birds
are very numerous and were advanced, in fact, two weeks
ago. I saw quail in Marin county of this year as
large as the parent pirds, the difference being only observable
in plumage. I think I can safely congratulate my brother
triggers in a promise of a very successful quail season.

Of ducks it is almost too early to speculate on the prospects
as to what showing we are likely to have, but if the reports
from the various marshes are to be believed the name of the
local bred birds is legion. I really hope it is so, to make up,
in some measure, for the disappointments of last year,
which, in duck hunter's language, was known as an "off"
year.

One word or two more and this article, such as it is, closes.
It is a little bit of advice, especially to quail shooters. Be-
member that, in a great measure, it is to the fanner and
rancher the quail shooter is indebted for the majority of his
pleasure in quest of this game little bird. We should en-
deavor to identify ourselves with the interests of the farmer,
and not antagonize him, as many of our thoughtless sports-
men do by leaving his gates open and tearing down his
fences, permitting his cattle to stray hither and thither, much
to his disgust and often at his expense, and in a variety of
other ways annoy him. This is npt the way, take my word
for it, for the quail sportsman to do. Let us be friendly to
the farmer. Close the gates after you, climb the fences instead
of pulling them down; and, above all things, be careful of
tire, the worst enemy the rancher has to encounter and the
most difficult to control when onee it gains headway.

It has been the experience of the writer within the past
twenty-five years that, eighteen times out of twenty, by the
sportsman going direct to the house of the farmer or rancher
and asking for permission to shoot over his lands, it has
been cheerfully and readily granted, and frequently I have
found the farmer or one of his boys, if he has any, willing to
show where the birds are located, and very often followed by
a kind invitation to join the family at dinner. Therefore I

dvise, let us be the farmer's friends, and he will reciprocate
-"n common. Human nature is pretty much the same all
over the civilized world.

In conclusion, my best wishes go with the California
sportsman for a pleasant and successful season.

Anglo Calitornian,

Alameda Club at Bird's Point.

Saturday last the Alameda County Sportsman's Club met at
Bird's Point for their last shoot this season, but very few of
the members put in an appearance, only seven shooting.

The match was for the first and second medals, ten birds,
twenty-one yards rise, eighty yards boundary. The judges
chosen were Fred Butler and George Doweney, and T, K.
Hart was referee. The first medal was won by H. Havens,
with the only clean score, Mr. Crellin retaining the second,
with nine kills. The birds were the finest lot that ever came
from the trap, which accounts for the poor score.

After the club shoot, several matches followed. The first
was a five-bird match, with fourteen entries, $2 50 each, and
was divided between Mr. Gordon, Mr. Havens and Mr. Ga-
lindo, with five kills. The next was a freeze-out, with five
entries, $2 50 each, and was won by Lambert after nine kills.
The next was a match of the same kind, nine entries, and
was won by Henry Basford with only two kills.

W. Crellin 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1-9

O.E.Hopkins 1 001001110-5

A. Havens 1 111111111 -10

W. W. Haskell 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1-9

H. H.-Mahew 0 1111*0 00 1 — 5

F. Norton 1 1 0 l'l 0 0 1 0 0 — 5

J.H.Fritch 1 10*101110-6

•Dead out of bounds.

Wild Eice for Ducks.

Battle Mountain, Nev., Aug. 25.

Editors Bee: Agreebly to promise in my article of last
week, I submit a few remarks on the subject of wild rice
planting in the duck marshes. Very few so-called sports-
men, even in the Northern and Eastern States, are fully
aware of the great benefits derived from the sowing of this
peculiar water-fowl feed. The consequence is that the know-
ing ones keep quiet and sow it in their favorite lakes and
rivers and afterwards boast of their large bags of game -to the
uninitiated. I will relate one instance which will answer for
many which I could repeat, and that is in regard to Horse-
shoe Lake, some seventeen miles north of Omaha, Nebraska,
This lake was never considered good duck ground previously,
owing to its close proximity to the city, and also to the Mis-
souri river. The Omaha Sportsman's Club got the hint of
sowing wild rice in the above lake from the Chicago Field.
The result is that now they have the very best of duck, goose
and swan shooting near at home, something they never
dreamed of previously. One celebrated bag of game was
made at this lake by General Crook (of Indian fighting fame),
when he killed and bagged in four hours, over decoys, 276
ducks — an average of sixty-nine per hour, with a ten-bore
gun, shooting all on the wing and nearly all single. This was
in 1880; and again, in 1881, General Crook and John Petty (of
the firm of Petty & Collins, Omaha), at the annual club hunt
of the Omaha Sportsman's Club, in the Spring of 1SS1, killed
580 ducks, geese brants and swans, all told, in ten hours'
shooting with No. 10 guns. This is an average of fifty-
eight per hour, or twenty-nine per hour for each shooter for
ten hours; Many bags, nearly equal, have been made since,
but I know of none at this spot. This shows the great ad-
vantage derived from the planting of wild rice, and I could
give similar instances where it has been used in barren lakes
and rivers in Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and
many other States, where the results were the same. "When
once rooted, wild rice generally crowds all other weeds out, and
when ripe in the fall looks like an immense grain field from a
distance, the straw being very similar to that of oats, excepting
it grows from 4 to 8 feet high. It is much easier to get
through and better for dogs to work in than the weeds, being
more easily broken. The water-fowls feed on it from the
time it sprouts in the spring until it ripens, and when the
seeds fall they gather it from the bottom by diving. All
kinds of water-fowls, from swans to rails, feed on it the year
round, and many never leave a rice patch to hatch, perferring
to remain the year through. Many writers claim that the
birds get fat and lazy from eating it and have not the energy
or desire to leave. It spreads rapidly, and a few acres sown
will be scattered by the birds in a few years, spreading it over
the entire lake or marsh.

Wild rice should be sown in the fall when wild seeds ripen
and drop. All that is necessary is to sow it in the waterfrom
one to six inches deep, and also some should be scattered on
the ground that overflows just before the fall rains set in.
Some of the seeds will catch the next spring, and water-
fowls will begin to feed on the young grass as soon as it is
up, thereby insuring their presence ever after in increasing
numbers; fer everv bird that has once been there and raised
young will return with her young in the fall, and the young
in turn will bring their young in the future, so they constant-
ly increase year by year, and I would advise your sportsmen
who have leased grounds to try it this fall. The seed can be
procured of the editor of the American Field, E. Eaton, of
Chicago, W. H. Holabird of Valparaiso, Ind., or Petty &
Collins, Omaha. It costs in the neighborhood of S12 per
barrel. We have ordered some to come this fall from the
latter firm, which we propose to sow in the upper Humboldt
river, in Nevada, which will eventually spread to the sink of
the Humboldt, and your sportsmen must look out or Nevada
will hold your ducks away until the last hole is frozen over
with ice. Try wild rice, brother sportsm en. '—ffoosier, in
Sacramento Bee.

The Watsonville Pig-eon Shooting-.

The match that came off last Sunday at Camp GoodS.ll
Driving Park was not so successful in all its details as had
been anticipated Although the Gilroy delegation included
some good representative shots, the list of entries was not
numerous, a fact that may be attributed to the lack of birds
on the grounds. We take the following account of the
match from the Pajaronian:

" The match commenced at 1 o'clock and lasted about two
hours. A sharp breeze blew across the grounds, but as the
contestants shot with the wind it did not interfere with them
but harassed in-flying birds. Most of the birds were strong
flyers, but there were a few squabs who would not fly. The
match was shot to California State Sportsman's Association
rules, at 10 birds to each man, 21 yards rise, birds sprung
from plunge traps. But few of the contestants had ever shot
at pigeons, and hence many of the scores can be considered
good, notably those of White, Frutig, Fletcher and Eustace.
In our opinion White and Frutig were a close match and the
best trap shots on the ground. Eustace and Fletcher are re-
liable shots, men who will always make a good average. Rea,
who is a young man, is a coming shot, and has won the club
medal at Gilroy. Millikin was the quickest snap shot, and like

Colehower his score does not show what he can do. Short
also had bad luck. He is the present wearer of the Gilroy
club medal. Johnny Paine was happy when he killed enough
birds for that "pie." Wright of Gilroy is a good shot. He
had the bad luck to lose a bird out of bounds, as also did
Eustace and White. White's fourth bird, scored as a miss, is
said to have dropped dead out of bounds. Eittenhouse
suffered from light loads in his shells. The following is the
score, those marked with an asterisk being birds that fell
dead out of bounds and were scored as misses:

J. Colehower 0 000111110-5

J. Paine 1 101001 101 — 6

Gea.T. White 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 * — 8

E.Wright 1 0111011*0 — 6

E.Rea 1 0 1 1 I .0 0 1 1 1 — T

E. Rittenhouse 0 010100001-3

J. Milliken 1 1 1 o 1 1 0 0 0 1 — 6

H.S.Fletcher 1 011101111 — 8

S. "W. Short 0 011100010 — 4

H.Fmitig 1 111010111—8

G.Eustace ..' 1 1 0 1 * 1 1 1 1 1 — 8

Referee-H. D. Bartlett, of Gilroy.

Judges— H. M. Briggs, Gilroy, and J. S. Menasco, Watsonville.

The best of feeling prevailed throughout the match, and
as honors were divided between Gilroy and Watsonville (two
of the ties on eight being from each place, and jointly divid-
ing the purse), we expect to soon hear of a return match at
Gilroy, at which, if given, Watsonville should be well rep-
resented.

Shooting* Match at San Bruno.

Last Sunday the free-for-all shooting match took place at
San Bruno, and quite a crowd was there to witness some of
the finest shooting that ever took place in California or any
other place. The shooters were not so numerous as many
expected, as only eleven entered. The entrance was §25,
State rules governing, twenty-one yards rise, eighty yards
boundary. Several clubs in different parts of the State were
represented, among them the Vacaville Sportsman's Club
having three representatives in the two Basford brothers
and H. J. Dobbins; F. Ni Lastreto of Stockton and H. Hop-
per of Petaluma. The shooting of Mr. Dobbins was very
good indeed, he missing only one bird in the twenty-five, and
that a very easy one. The Basford brothers shot as well as
any one but they were unfortunate in having nothing but the
very hardest birds to shoot and making the longest shots of
the day. Next time we hope they will be more fortunate.
Mr. Hopper did some very good shooting, and would be a
very hard man to beat on a side hill at quail. Lastrato is
also a very fine shot and one that will be hard to beat some
other time. Mr. Maskey's shooting was very fine, he killing
every bird and seemingly without an effort, dropping them
all within a few feet of the trap and never having the trouble
to retrieve them; he and Eobinson would be a pair hard to
beat. Eobinson would have made a clean score if he had net
carelessly neglected putting shot in his gun at the 14th bird,
and that was the only miss he made all day shooting at forty-
six birds. Who can beat that ? And Maskey killed thirty-
one without a miss. Lambert, who took third prize, is also a
first-class shot, missing one bird and the other dead out of
bounds. In fact it would be hard to find any ten or eleven
men to beat them in this or any other State, for they are all
first-class shots. Maskey took first money, 40 per cent., Mr.
Eobinson and Mr. Dobbins shooting at 3 pair for second,
Mr. Eobinson killing all and taking second money, 30 per
cent., Dobbins missing one in the shoot-off for third, 20 per
cent., and Lambert 10 per cent. Only thirty-two birds
missed out of two hundred and seventy shot at.

H. Basford 1111111111011110111101111- 22

A . Lambert 111111111111111101111111* — 23

G. W. W. Boshe.il 111110111011111111100001— 19

. Schnable 1 10 11101*1111111111111111- 22

P. J. Walch 1 • 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 I 11 1 0 1 1 1 11 - H

C. Robinson 1 111111111111011111111111- 24

Frank Maskey... 1 111111111111111111111111- 25
•Dead out of Bounds.

The shoot off at 3 pair of double birds for second money
won by Robinson with clean score taking second money,
Dobbins missing one and taking third monoy.

(X Robinson 0 11111 6

Dobbins 1 11111 5

The first match following the main one was at sis single
birds, $5 entrance, divided 50, 30 and 20 per cent., three
making clean scores; the money was equally divided between
Eobinson, Maskey and Henry Basford.

F. Basford 1 1 1 0 1 1-5

C. Robinson 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 6

H.J.Dobbins 1 1111 0—5

F. Maskey 1 1 1 1 1 1-6

F. ST. Lastreto 1 0 Witbdwn —

Dr. Hayes 0 Withdrawn

H. Basford 1 1 1 1 1 1 - G

G. W.W.Roche 1 0 10 11-4

Lambert * Withdrawn

T, tearson 0 do

Jerkins 1 1 1 1 1*0 — 5

Hopper 1 0 Withdrawn

Walch 1 110 11 — 5

•Dead out of bounds.

Next followed match at ten birds between Brown and Liddle,
won by Brown :

Ben Brown 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -10

Robt. Liddle 1 0 1111111 dwn 8

The next at 3 pair double birds, $5 entrance, divided be-
tween Eobinson, H. Basford and Dobbins, after shooting at
2 pair to decide ties.

Robinson ....11 11 11 — 6

Maskey '0 0 Withdru

Lambert. . . .
F. Basford . .
H. Basford..

Dobbins

i-earsou

..10 11 111 - 4

..11 11 0 0 — 4

.11 11 11 - ti

.11 ii ii -6

. .1 ii I drawn

..I 1 1 0 I 1 - 5

.11 11 11 — ti

..111100 4

.1111
.1111
.1111
.110 0

ftrown - -

•deado;it of boanls.

Robinson

Basford,..: '.

Dobbins

Lastreto

F. D. Buss and brother, William Buss, both of San Frail-]
cisco, were at the instance of the California State Sportsman's
Association arrested Tuesday last and taken over to Mans
County by Deputy Sheriff Hawkins "to answer for the offense
of killing spotted fawns. Complaints against these parties
have frequently been made, but this is the first time the nec-
essary legal evidence has been obtained. The association
intends to give them the benefit of a vigorous prosecution.
Conviction, ostracism and public disgrace should justly be
the reward of game law violators. The two defendants named
were released on giving bail in the sum of §100.

The run of orders from the country on gun and ammuni-
tion stores shows that there will be a grand slaughter of the
innocents as soon as the game law is out, on the I5th of this
month.

1882

^ke breeder and J* povtsmatt.

16

A Large Bear. — Norman Kingsley killed a brown bear
Thursday, August 17th, in the mountains west of Taylor's
ranch, that weighs 700 lbs. The bear had been killing Tyler's
cattle for some time, and in order to get rid of him, Kingsley
had set a trap for his bearship near an animal he had killed
the night before. When he came to get a second meal he got
one of his feet into the trap, which he pulled loose from its
moorings, and dragged the trap and chain with him into the
brush. Kingsley took the trail and followed it until he
found old Bruin, and with a well directed shot laid the cattle
destroyer dead at his feet. He was not very fat, but would
have got so in a very short time if he had been allowed to kill
all the cattle he had wanted. — People's Cause.

Dr. Hayes denies the charge made against him in the
Breeder and Sportsman* of some weeks since that he killed
an innocent, unoffending billy-goat, mistaking it for a deer,
■while deer-hunting in Nevada County. But the proof is
overwhelmingly against him, as in the Pearson hog-killing
case.

On August 27th a pigeon shooting match took place at
Stockton between L. F. Lastreto and A. E. Mayers, 25 birds
each, at 21 yards, with boundries fixed at 10 yards. Lastreto
■won. score, 20 to 15.

THE PJFLE.

Composition of Gunpowder.

BY DR. E. H. PARDEE.

(Continued from No. 7.)
Gnnpowper is a mechanical combination of niter (or salt-
peter), charcoal and sulphur, and while it may be regarded
that the niter is the most important of all the ingredients,
chemistry has elucidated the fact that no one of the three
component parts can be taken away and any other substituted
in its place that will make the compound as perfect as the
original given us by Koger Bacon. Therefore it is safe to say
that gunpowder has not undergone any material change, as
regards its component parts, for the last six hundred years,
■while the material used has been refined and improved in
many ways, resulting in a superior article, and now fitted to
the different calibers, in accordance with established laws of
gunnery.

Niter is a compound of three parts each of oxygen, nitro-
gen and potassium; and by the chemical action of these parts
on each other, and the attraction and repulsion of affinities
existing between them at a high temperature, an immense
effect is produced on gunpowder by the application of fire.

It is true that gunpowder is made without the use of sul-
phur, and it has been claimed by some that it is not an active
agent, in the propellant power, but both experience and theory
rave tauglit that the compound is more complete with the
addition of sulphur. Without it gunpowder is not capable of
t&oducing so perfect a gas, less regular in its action, more
ftrous and friable, possessing less firmness in its granules,
consequently cannut bear transportation without crumbling
into dnst, and more easily affected by damp and rainy
Brather.

Says the Elinburgh Eacyclyopedia : "There is one good
rciLsi.n for the use of sulphur, although it does not contribute
to the pro. Inchon of any elastic fluid. The carbonic acid
which is generated would doubtless combine with the potish,
if it were°not for the presence of sulphur, and tans so much
of the elastic fluid would be lost. That this is the case we
know to be true, from the fact that earbouate of potash is
Spays f.irmed when niter is decomposed by charcoal alone,
which fact I shall almost immediately show." This, 1 have
no doubt, is a fact, which I have proved to my entire satis-
faction from experiments male on this subject, and wh'.ch
»re in accordance with chemical analyses also. The sulphur
.„ engaged during the combustion of the gunpowder, and ex-
pels a portion of the oxygen from the potash, and unites
with the potassium and forms a sulphuret of that metal.

Any observing sportsman has witnessed the fact that no
mlphuretted hydrogen can be detected by the sense of smell,
>r in fact by any ordinary tests, coming from the residuum
ilways left in the breech of the gun after firing; but as
toon as he puts down the wet wiping rod, the decomposition
>y the moisture which the sulphuretof potassium draws from
lie atmosphere causes, by this decomposition and liberation,
\ gas that makes the sportsman clasp his nose to prevent the
nhalation of feted sulphuretted hydrogen, generally potassa,
ir that substance better known as potassium.

Chemical science has taught us, in the manufacture of gun-
wwder, that an exact amount of each ingredient is necessary
n order to make the article perfect.

The government of the United States has adopted the pres-
et formula, and it is almost the same as that of England
,nd other European nations: S plus CK plus K O N 05=3 C
)3 plus N plus S.

Eecognizing that gunpowder is made strictly after the above
ormula, it becomes absolutely necessary, in order to acquire
heir most perfect combination and to secure the largest
K>ssible amount of gas. that the ingredients should be re-
cced to an impalpable powder before their combination,
B it is a law both in philosophy and chemistry that the
loser particles are united the more readily will their affinities
e influenced the one for the other. Thus oxygen and hy-
rogen can be unite 1 so as to form water, but no union or
ombination will take place, for the good reason that the par-
cles of the two gases are not sufficiently close to each other
ir their chemical affinities to be brought into play. But the
rillia-it discoveries in chemistry tell us that to create great
ressure and force these gases together, an immediate coniz-
ation takes place, and the production of water is the result,
'herefore in or^er to insure the most perfect combination
f the ingredients of gunpowder, the same conditions are
ecessary, that is, that the minute particles of niter, charcoal
ad sulphur must come in close contact, or the explosive
owery^ie combination will be trifling at best.
In^flPjJKjji^i- communication I stated that in some subse-
nenf$£fflj»I would give the capacity of gas generated from
ne lmi-iTE^Szains of American rifle powder. It is an es-
mated uwpffiat to ignite 100 grains of gunpowder in an
rdinary temperature of the atmosphere, that is, in the open
ad unconfined air, the gas would occupy a space three
undrtf times as great as that of the bulk of the powder
sed; but taking into consideration the intense heat at the
istaut of the explosion, the gases occupy at least one thou-
mdjivf hundred times the space occupied by the original
inpowder.

But I am not satisfied with this imperfect explanation, and
ill illustrate bo that the reader will more easily grasp the
lea. Take a rifle barrel, caliber fifty-hundreths, or one-

haft inch in diameter, and one hundred grains of powder
would fill the barrel about two .inches at the breech; ignite
this two inches of gunpowder, and you will have generated a
gas that will fill a barrel three thousand inches long of the
same caliber as that in which the gunpowder exploded. With
this immense powder generated, in the twinkling of an eye,
almost instantaneously, behind the projectile, starting it from
its quiet state of inertia, at its point of initial velocity oi
1,600 per second, is it to be wondered at that the le iden bu et
undergoes the process of upsetting, or changing its original
shape and contour? Or that the hard metal shot should
break into fragmentary parts, and fly off in tangents like the
asteroids of a once glorious and magnificent planet.

I will in due time refer to this almost incomprehensible
power of powder gas, a subject so many are familiar with in
its practical workings, but possess so limited a knowledge of
the fundamental principles of the laws which govern
it. I fin 1 very few sportsmen that will admit that there
is any difference betweeu the terms propellant and explosive,
but there is such a striking difference that alittle explanation
will mak'.- it apparent to the causal observer — the terms are
not ana should not be used as synonymous, as all must
admit thai a chemical compound may possess the explosive
power in a much greater degree than the propellant; fulmi-
nating gold, silver and mercury, and nitro-glycerine are all
of the high order of explosives. But neither of them possesses
the same proiectile force that gunpowder does. Nothing can
resist the exceeding intensity of the action of fulminating
powder. A charge of dynamite when ignited exerts an
equal power in all directions, and if it is carelessly placed on
the top of a rock or boulder and ignited, it will overcome the
cohesive power of the rock, and cause it to break into frag-
mentry parts as much as though it had been carefully laid
beneath the rock when ignited.

Therefore a shot hred by any of these fulminates cannot
be projected as by gunpowder, but has a tendency to split
into fragmentary parts by the velocity created by its instan-
taneous explosion.

I remember a few years ago, I had an esteemed friend who
used gun-cotton in one of Billinghurt's bookjack-stocked
pistols; while he claimed quite as good shooting as with
gunpowder, it was done with composition hard-pointed bul-
lets, and with very small charges of cotton. Any one can
manufacture it with little expense, but I should advise all
not to toy with it. The usual manner of preparing it is by
steeping cotton or wool for a short time in a mixture of sul-
phuric and nitric acid, then washing and drying at a gentle
heat. Gun-cotton chemically contains the elements of gun-
powder, viz: carbon, nitrogen and oxygen; while at the same
time it possesses another highly elastic gas, hydrogen.

The curvure in the fibers of the wool presents to the action
of the flame a considerable surface in a small space, termi-
nating as near as possible to the instantaneous, causing
from its rapid ignition a violent recoil of the gun, as sufficient
rime is not! given to put heavy bodies that lie in a state of
inertia in motion, an las a consequence it cannot be use \ with
either safety or satisfaction as a propelling force. Again it is
an exceedingly dangerous compound, as numerous accidents
have happened from its exposure to the sun, and other
various causes.

I intended, Mr. Editor, to have closed my remarks on
gunpowder in this communication, but as a full understand-
ing of this subject will have a great bearing on my future re-
marks npun the theory of trajectory and projectile I will be
compelled io ask vonr indulgence for extended remarks on
this subieet.

[To be continued]

The International Eifle Match.
For the first time since they were elected the American team
were all present at Oree lruoure on the 25th of August. The
weather was splendid, except that a wind from 2 to 6
o'clock bothered the riflemen somewhat. Only the 200, 500,
600 and l,0iJ0 yards ranges were shot over regularly, but each
man was ailowe 1 to fire one or two shots over the SCO and 900
yards ranges in order to get the proper elevation and sight for
the longest distance. No record of the shots fired over the
last named rauges was kept. The shooting over the short
distances was in the main very good, but at 1,000 yards it
was poor. John Smith, of the Ninth New Jersey Regiment,
headed the list with 1 18 points, C. W. Himnan following with
117, J. M. Pollard and T. J. Dylan with 115 andD. H. Ogden
with 113 coming next in their order. Pollard made a clean
score of 35 points at the 500-yard range, D. R. Atftinson being
only one point behind. The coaching was done by Colonel
Bodiue, his adjutant, Captain C. F. Kobbins, Ransonie Rath-
burne and Dr. S. T. G. Dudley, who wore the uniform of
the team of 77. The team, with three exceptions, used their
own weapons to practice with. The exceptions were Messrs.
Atkinson and Hiuman, who used the new Remington-Hepburn
rifle, and J. L. Paulding, who shot with the Hotchkiss gun.
The following is the score:

, Yards

200. E

coo.

1,000.

aggre-
gate-

26

13

96

23

27

113

22

26

117

80

14

07

31

21

116

31

23

117

32

26

118

27

23

108

24

24

108

2G

24

111

27

18

107

24

10

09

28

22

lis

20

17

86

The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein held their regular
shooting tournament at the Alameda range last Sunday. The
winners of the first three prizes on the Company targets are
Messrs. Boeckmann, Sehmavecke and Ehrenpfort. The
Company prizes will be distributed next Friday. The win-
ners of the first three prizes at the public targets are Messrs.
Stanton, Kuhls and Shrecke. The special prize for the first
bultseye in the morning was won by F. Brandt; the special
prize for the last bullseye at night was won by Mr. Fisch-
er, Jr.

Sept. 1st a rifle match took place at Schuetzen Park, Ala-
meda, between Philo Jacobe and Henry Plagemann, in which
Jacobe gave Plagemann the odds of 100 rings. The follow-
ing are the totals in ten shots: Jacobe, 194, 205, 198, 220,
207, total, 1,024; Plagemann, 178, 179, 184, 169, 161, and 100
rings (given by Jacobe), total 971. This shows Jacobe to be
the winner with 53 to spare.

Name.

_\I. D. Hinda

O.H. Ogden 29

T. W. Griffith 31

N.D.Ward 26

D. K. Atkinson SO

C. W. Hinnian 31

J. Smith 31

E.O. Shakespeare 28

A. B. Van Heuaen 29

J. L. Paulding SI

Colonel ti. E. P. Howard 29

J. Mc Kevin 28

J. M. pollurd 30

S. E. Irlam 28

T. J.Dolan 30 29 30 2G 115

Fred Adler 30 30 24 11 95

The date of the match has been changed to September 14th
and 15th, and the subscriptions for the necessary expenses
amount to upwards of $2>K;0.

The National against the Carson Guard.— A rifle match
came off last Sunday between the National Guard, Company
C, 1st Beg; me nt, and the Carson Guard of Nevada. The
National Guard shot at Shell Mound Park and the Carson
Guard at their range at Carson. The teams consisted of teu
men each, teu shots at two range-;, 200 and .500 yards. The
scores mai'.e by the National Guard were, Merry weather 43
at 200, 44 at oi,0, total S7; Cummings, 42 and 36— 78; Kelly,
44 and 40— 84; Baye, 42 and 47— 89; Snook, 45 ana 41—86;
Sime, 42 and 42—84; Perkins, 43 and 41—84; Klein, Julius,
41 and 41— 82; Templeton, 41 and 40— 81; Klein, J. E., 43
and 40 — 89. Grand total, 834. The scores telegraphed of
the Carson Guard were: Thaston, 44 and 45 — 89; King, 42
and 46—88; Little, 43 and 45—88; Haskins, 40 and 44—84;
Saffue, 44 and 40—84; Parker, 38 and 44—82; Cheney. 42
and 39—81; Crawford, 42 and 38—80; Borges, 40 and 39—
79; Chesley, 39 and 37—76. Grand total, 819. The Carson
Guard's representative at Shell Mound was Lieut. Pierce of
the Oakland Light Cavalry, Lieut. Galusha of the Emmet
Guard of Virginia City representing the National Guard at
Carson.

ATHLETICS.

One Hunt/red Yards in 9] sec? — From Winnipeg, Manito-
ba, under date of Aug, 19, we received the following: " The
great foot race, one hundred yards, between Charles Mclvor
and an unknown, for §2,500 a side aud the championship of
America, took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at DufTerin
Park, and was witnessed by at least two thousand people.
Great excitement prevailed, and from §2,500 to $3,000 are
said to have changed hands. The unknown is given as D.
H. Madara, of Rochester, N. Y., and is backed by George B.
Eldridge, of the same city. The race was the best two in
three heats, and two straight heats were taken by Mclvor in
9;,i and 9] seconds. Mr. Armstrong of Detroit won a large
amount on Mclvor. Mclvor always got the start on his
opponent, but the latter almost made up the loss before the
finish of the race. The winner won the first heat by two
feet and the second by three feet. Pools were sold, prevailing
odds being 100 to 70 in favor of Mclvor."

We have written to several reputable parties who witnessed
the contest, for information regarding the correctnes of
the time and the amount of money posted. Until we hear
from them, we will refrain from criticism, merely question-
ing the 9{ sec. and the $5,000 stake; 9^ is much too fast for
Mclvor, and $2,500 a side on a 100-yard sprint, that took
place in Manitoba — well, we don't believe it. — Turf Field and
Farm.

Disputed Recent English Amateur Performances. — The
50 1-5 sec. 440 yards run of Mr. H. B.Ball, amateur, reported
to have been made July 29th, at Home Park, Windsor, over
grass, is not accepte ( by the more discriminating of our
English contemporaries. The same runner's 220 yard per-
formance at the Aug. 5 games of the Moreley Harriers, as
well as his time in the 300 yard event, at the same meeting,
is also questioned. Regarding these performances, Bell's Life
^ays: "It is necessary to draw the line somewhere, aud we
must certainly do so at this latest of the Midland records.
According to the official timekeeper, our London rlyer did six
yards insiile "evens"' in the 220-yards handicap, the race
oeing alleged to have occupied 21 1-5 sec, and Ball getting
within two yards of the winner. If this form were true,
Myers and Pnillips would have to "take a back seat," as Ba 1
shjuld be able to give either of them ten yards and hold them
pretty safe. Yet, we fancy long odds would be laid against
he scratch man, and by those, roo, who do not as a rule throw
t.ieir money away. Bali's reputed time in the 300 yards race is
also rather too warm. He won that event in a canter by seven
yards, " looking round all down the straight," and the time
was given as 31 1-5 seconds, or about four yards and a half
worse than Hutehims best, or three yards better than Myer's
record. Most likely the old excuses as to the course and the
lirectiou of the wind will be urged. In that case it would be
obviously unfair to men who have achieved their records
without adventitious aids, that a runner who is favored either
by a downhill course or a gale of wind behind him should
:iave the credit of beating their time.

Late Base Ball Notes.

It is said that the Beddington and Olympic clubs will
play a match at Sacramento during the State Fair, but it
would be far more interesting to the public if the Olympics
could arrange a match with a team chosen from the leading
players of the Capital's clubs.

The juniors of the University have organized a base-ball
club. The nine is compose! as follows: Wallace catcher aud
captain, Bamm pitcher, Bosse first, Beatty second, Mezes
third, Huggins left field, Chase center field, Pond short
stop.

The Keddingtons played a match last Sunday morning
with the Underwriters' club at the Recreation grounds that
was well contested, the Reddingtons winning by a score of
eleven runs to ten.

The game to-morrow at the Recreation grounds will be be-
tween the Renos and the Haverly Theater nine.

Joseph White, of Bake Oven, Wasco county, Oregon, be-
gan as a sheep herder in that region without funds five
years ago. He recently sold his band of sheep for $(i,000.
From his this year's shearing he sold from 678 ewes, $1, 178
worth of wool and raised 478 Iambs.

We have received the first number of the Breeder and
Sportsman, published at Sau Francisco, and edited by Mr.
J. C Simpson, and it presents a fine appearance. It is the
kind of a paper which has long been nee.led on the Pacific
Coast, and it is hoped that it will meet with generous sup-
port. Its discussion uf breeding topics will rouse interest in
'.hat subject and add to the value of the products of breeding
farms, and its treatment of the turf will swell the receipts of
racing parks. The journal which is devoted to breeding and
sport, and which is conducted with enterprise and ability,
frequently puts more money into other people's pockets than
its own, but we cannot believe that such will be the result of
Mr. Simpsons venture. If the bree lers and track mauageiB
of the Pacific Coast do not sustain him, they will not de-
serve to reap the benefits which will grow uuder the fostering
care of a vigorous home organ.— Turf. Field ami Farm.

We are in receipt of a new paper, THE Breeder and
Si'Oi:ts\tan, Joseph Cairn Simpson, editor and propriotor.
Its typographical appearance is excellent, and it is devoted to
the interest of stock-raising, as well as to a variety of other
matters interesting to sportsmen. It is edited with mark id
ability, published in Sail Francisco, aud we commeud it to
breeders, sportsmeu and others. — Lower Lake Bulletin.

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THE GOLDEN GATE FAIR.

The present fair of the Golden Gate Association has
been one of the most successful ever held. In fact at
the time of writing there has not been a hitch or any-
thing to mar the smooth running of all the departments.
The decisions have been satisfactory all through, and
every contest evidently "straight." There have been
several notable performances. The running of Red Boy
in the fastest time ever made on the Pacific Coast was
something of a surprise to those who were only aware of
his losing three of the big $5,000 matches, and speaks
well for the change of climate from Salt Lake to Oak-
land. He is a fine looking horse showing the Sovereign
conformation as well as that of his son. As he only
beat Night Hawk by a few inches the honors may be
considered easy, and when it was granted that the mare
was scarcely up to the mark her performance was still
more wonderful. The two-year-old race was a very fan-
one considering that the first and second in it had each
a penalty of five pounds and that between the three-
year-olds was one of the close finishes which always
raise the enthusiasm of the spectators. The two mile
run of Precious was proof that a faster pace in the other
fof the first mile might have turned the tables, though
the Duke of Monday has such a rare flight of speed that
any one which beats Mm will have to rate along at a
good clip from start to finish. Even with the ten pounds
allowance the running of Euchre in 1:43$ was a very
good showing as he still carried 108 pounds, and for In-
auguration to keep so close to him with the same weight
is not a bad mark for a three-y ear-old.

The trotters have shown very well. Manon, the
handsome daughter of Nutwood, is surely an animal of
fine promise. For a five-year-old. in her first race to
make 2:24 after rather a bad start compelling her to trot
around the others, making a break soon after the start, is
a very good record. The Nutwoods are certainly com-
ing to the fore and the full seasons he made in California
will be of immense benefit to the stock of the State. Al-
though Sweetness was unfortunate it cannot be said that
she was in reality disgraced. The "leg" is a troublesome
thing for her trainer to contend against, and if she
were entirely sound the work might be more in accord-
ance with ensuring her coming up to the mark for a
bruising race. Albert W. is a gre at colt; he had been in
the clutches of the pinkeye, had fallen down in transitu
to the Bay District, which mishap entailed broken knees,
and trotted two very hard races up the country. In the
race he won the intuition was to draw him, and his train-
er was only a few minutes late to get him out of the
race. The rules are somewhat inexorable and the ap-
peal to the judges to prevent him being "scratched"
had to be decided against. His combination of Electioneer
and John Nelson blood will give him a value outside of
the tracks, and his place in the stud is already assured.
Adrian, the three-year-old, which won in straight heats,
is also a remarkably promising colt. He is of fine size,
capital form and action that is an augury of still better
doings. He is a grandson of Alexander, his sire being
Reliance, and there is scarcely a question of his taking a
place in the gallery of notables at some future day. The
description of Alexander which accompanies the illus-
tration was of necessity too brief to do justice to the
claims of the horse and his distinguished relations on
this coast. When the busy season is over there will be
more time to enter into details, and fortunately for the
scribe who does the pen portraiture there is abundant
material in California for many disquisitions on breed-
ing. Yanderlynn, the winner of the special race, is of the
same blood as Alexander on the side of the sire and with
that he combines some of the stoutest strains in the
American Stud Book. Although rather on the
"In and out" order, as shown by his public
performances, he is a horse of fine speed, and
that he will stay is a merit which should follow the in-

heritance. Being his first season, without any great
deal of preparatory work before trotting in races, there
are strong probabilities that he will develop into a firsts
class performer.

The two-year-olds made a display which can only be
seen in California. Though Neluska has been sick for
some time, ailing so that blisters had to be resorted to,
she gave evidence that the family inheritance of speed
has fallen to her lot as well as the others which have the
same dam. It would have been better, perhaps, not to
have trotted her, as the difference between the time of
the first heat and the third was so great that to those who
were not aware of the difficulty she labored under it
seemed as though she would have to take rank with the
impostors which dazzle to mislead, She trotted the first
heat easily in 2:30£, and the merit of this performance is
apt to be overlooked in California where so many of the
same age have beaten it. Nevertheless, it is faster than
has ever been made outside of this State and the fastest
time on record when two or more trotters were en-
gaged.

The falling off in the second was not great, but the
third showed a gap which was very marked. People
are prone to ascribe to one strain in a pedigree whatever
shortcomings there are, and a few who had backed Ne-
luska gave her dam the anethemas for the lack in sta-
mina of the daughter. As the winner, Ruby, is by the
same sire, this gave a little color to the claim, and had it
not been for the lack of condition which the sickness en-
tailed the reasoning would be good. Ruby showed the
the very reverse qualities and it is nearly certain that
she could have trotted the third heat as fast, probably
faster, than either of the others. As she was bred by
Mr. Mackay there is an additional satisfaction to him in
the victory, and there is not a particle of risk in making
the prediction that she will eventually develop into a
first-class mare.

Mr. Rose will share in the glory as she was not only
bred at Sunny Slope, but has been trained there, and
only taken from "the stable" when the rules compelled
the change. We cannot close without congratulating the
managers of the Golden Gate Fair on the complete suc-
cess of the exhibition. Though this was well-deserved
from the efforts which all made even labor does not al-
ways meet the proper reward. President, directors, sec-
retary, superintendent, committees, in fact, every one
connected with the fair have worked hard to make it
deserving of support.

A DEMORALIZING PRACTICE.

The indecent prominence given to the doings of a cer-
tain class of pugilists, by the daily newspapers and
the flashier periodicals of the Eastern States is being em-
ulated by the California press with one or two honorable
exceptions and we regret to say that this ill-advised
puffing of the class of people who bear such names as
Tug Wilson and Slugger Sullivan is working a positive
injury to the rising generation. To speak of the men
whose names figure alternately as prize-fighters and va-
grants in the newspaper reports of the day, as athletes
and sportsmen.^does an injury to the standing of athlet-
ics, more especially on this coast, where they are in need
of fostering care and liable to be blighted by the chilling
wind of adverse criticism. We are not at a loss to under-
stand how a great and otherwise respectable newspaper
will deliberately become the organ of a Sullivan or a
McCormack, publish their slightest movements, and act
as their mouth-pieces to throw out challenges or answer
those from other-men of the same class. It is bad taste
and worse morality to do this, yet such papers as the
New York Herald and Sun and their imitators on this
Coast actually employ special men to write up the doings
of brawlers, law-breakers and disturbers of the peace
who, under the thin disguise of a pair of leather gloves,
set at naught and defy the laws of the land.

A Captains Williams or a Captain Douglass, both of
whom are doubtless well meaning, respectable men, in
their way, dare to stand by and see the law against prize
fighting broken because they know that the "great
dailies" which are supposed to voice^popular sentiment
will sustain the prize fighters and sneer at those who try
to suppress them. They argue that so long as the papers
do not cry out against these vulgar shows the public
want them and will express their displeasure at any at-
tempt to stop such exhibitions. The papers justify the
police, but it is as well to stop for one instant and ask
how they justify themselves. Any city editor or pub-
lisher would, if asked this question, simply reply that
their province was to give the news, and that any show
that attracted the public attention was a proper thing to
mention, and if very popular, to report in detail. They
would further say: "The people like to read of such
things and therefore we publish them." Now the instant
these excuses are looked into and weighed their shallow-
ness is painfully apparent, and reduced to plain lar-
guage they simply mean that the publishers report such

affairs regardless of denconcy and morality, because their
publication pays. The excuse that ;'tho people have to
read about prize fights," really means that the dregs of
the people will buy a paper if they know it contains such
a report. The people who do this are not regular news-
paper subscribers, hence they have to make a special
purchase at single rates, and the extra sales in this way
will often put a hundred dollars or more into the pocket
of the publisher. We do not believe that any paper in
this city would lose a single subscriber if it ceased to
publish these obnoxious accounts of affairs which are not
sport but simply brutal exhibitions gotten up for the
purpose of making gate money.

In writing of this subject one naturally asks: " Where
is this sort of thing to stop?" Day by day the pa-
pers become more and more vulgar and vie with each
other in pandering to the coarser tastes of the people.
If it is proper to report prize-fights because it pays, is
it not equally proper to report the evidence of brutality
and bestiality with which our divorce courts teem ? They
are not more corrupting than the vivid photographs of
fights, and are only a shade nastier to people of real cul-
ture and refined tastes. It is true the reports of which
we complain are not worse than contemporary publica-
tions in book form. Perhaps they are not as bad as the
degrading realisms of Zola and Ouida, but it must
be remembered that though it is possible to k:eep these
books from the young and pure, a daily newspaper is
ubiquitous and if the daughters and sons of the house
are not allowed to read them in the parlor they can find
them in the servants' hall. To us the present question
of importance is: " How do these reports injure the in-
terests of athletics in California ?" To us the answer is
self-evident. It is that by meretriciously exalting, as
sport, brutal and degrading exhibitions which are not
sport they injure the character and check the advance of
those athletic and manly exercises to which the yonth of
this country, not forced to labor hard, must look for
physical perfection; nay, for the least claim to be con-
sidered physically men. They cause a gentleman who
has learned enough of boxing to be able to defend his
person from attack or punish a ruffian to be spoken of
with contempt as a shoulder-hitter, and so far have they
blunted the public sense of propriety that less than two
months ago one reputable paper actually conned over
the names of gentlemen, members of the Olympic club,
in search of some one to pit against the champion brawl-
er and ruffian of America.

A rough is exalted to the place of a hero, and not a
large paper in New York manly enough to pull the
plumes of victory from his unhandsome heart and paint
him ruffian as he is. We say that they injure reputable
sport by their unsavory association, the same as the
cheating tricks of the sharper years ago have made the
race-track shunned by certain persons to this very day.
If we are wrong we are open to correction but if we a re
right we will be vindicated in time. We have not in the
past and will not in the future speak of their exhibiti ons
or report them in any tone or temper differing fr om
this writing, and from the support awarded to this paper
by the respectable public we shall draw our conclusions
as to the acceptability of the course which in the intere st
of true sport we have adopted.

THE STANFORD STAKES.

The third payment of $100 in the Stamford Stake
will be due the 21st inst. The race is to be trotted on
the third Saturday in October, the 21st, over the Bay
District course, and according to the conditions the last
payment has to be made thirty days previous to the
time set for trotting. Notice, accompanied with the
$100, on or before the time, to Jos. Cairn Simpson, Secre-
tary of Stanford Stake, or R. T. Smith, Treasurer,
Pacific Breeders' Association. This is the largest trotting
stake for three-year-old colts which has been gotten up,
and is likely to result in a very good race.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

The two-year-old trotting races excite a great
deal of attention, and the performance of Ruby and Neluska
in their race at Oakland, show that we are not likely to for*
feit the reputation California has acquired of being second to
no other State in the development of young trotters of high
degree. The race at the State Fair on Tuesday nest will b»
still more interesting as Palo Alto is represented in the nom-
inations by Flower Girl, an own sister to Wildflower, and by
Sallie Benton by General Benton, his dam Sontag Mohawk,
while Dr. Hicks has also ontered his fine iilly Pride by Buc-
caneer, dam by Flaxtail. With the exception of the last
named all the above figure in the race for the same class' at
San Jose, and it will doubtless bo ono of the best attractions
on the card of the Saa Mateo and Santa Clara Association
that will induce a largo number of San Frauciscians to pay a
visit to San Jose to witness this contest, the more so as the
2:25 class comeB off on tho same day.

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THE STATE PAIR.

That the coming State Fair will be the finest exhibi-
tion ever held at Sacramento is beyond doubt. The
entries in the speed purses insure this most attractive
feature of all being superior to any of former years, and
from the number of stalls engaged, and the space in the
pavilion applied for, everything in connection with it jus-
tifies the most sanguine predictions. There is also an ap-
pearance of thefinest weather, if the isothermal sharps are
not entirely off in their ratiocinations.

It is unneccessary to do more than call attention to
the advertisements in the appropriate columns which
give the entries in the various purses to show that the
racing and trotting cannot be otherwise than first-class.
People are so well aware of the fact that a large attend-
ance from San Francisco is beyond doubt anfl. we would
advise those who have not already made arrangements
to secure rooms by letter or telegram. Notwithstanding
that the indications are that a larger concourse of people
■will visit Sacramento the coming week than ever before
owing to the well-known hospitality of the citizens, there
need be no fear of not obtaing rooms. At the State
Pair especially the latch strings are never pulled in.

THE KENNEL.

The Gordon Setter.

The following interesting account of the origin of the Gor-
don setter is from an article by Harry Malcolm in the Ameri-
can Field:

"This favorite breed of setters was called Gordons after the
late and last George, Duke of Gordon, because they were
first brought out by his father and him when he was Marquis
of Huntley, and lived at Huntley Lodge. From this place
many noblemen and gentlemen obtained specimens of the
iieed, and their descendants retain the strain to this day;
such as Lord Lovat, Lord Kintore, General Leith, Lord Pan-
mure, Captain Barclay, of Urie, etc. Of course, all these
crack shots and sportsmen mentioned have long passed away
but they were of the right stuff, and knew well a good setter.
At the time to which I have referred a Mr. Etchis, an En-
glishman, wes head-keeper of the Marquis, at Huntley Lodge,
and was considered in his day the best breaker of dogs in
the kingdom. It was nothing uncommon for him to hunt
three brace together, and he could handle them properlv
without any trouble. He was succeeded by Matthew Jubb,
as head-keeper, who came from Innis House, and who is still
alive.

* ' Matthew Jubb was the first man with the Duke who bred
the black, white and tan, about which there was a controversy
years ago in a London paper — some writers asserting that
the black, white and tan were the original breed kept by his
Grace, others holding to only two colors in the animal; and
lately in the Live Stock Journal I have seen it boldly asserted
by a writer (to whom I shall have to refer by-and-by) that
the black, white and tan were the first favorites. Jubb is
still alive, or was a year ago, and is still at Gordon Castle,
and could possibly be asked for his opinion. He brought
the dogs to London, where they were sold at Tattersalls on
the death of the Duke, and I know a keeper with whom he
lodged while on his journey, to whom he stated that two or
three of the black, white and tans were his own property, and
I believe he sold them to considerable advantage. A trusty
authority and excellent writer on dogs, Idstone, I believe,
purchased some of these dogs, and bred from them, vastly
improving their shape and appearance. No one living has
done more for this valuable breed of setters than Idstone,
who deserves every credit. The imported Gordons, now at
the Marquis of Huntley's seat, Aboyne Castle, were produced
by Idstone, and not only there, but at many other places I
could name, I have seen many grand Gordons in England,
and feel thankful to my neighbors for showing such respect
for the northern setter. I have already mentioned Idstone.
Besides him we have the late Mr. Stokes, of Grindon Rectory,
a most enthusiastic admirer of the breed. He was the owner
of Shot (he was a grand dog) and the famous bitch Daisy.
These two dogs used to sweep the boards of prizes at
every show where they were exhibited. Another grand dog
of which I am very fond is Grouse, which I am sure would
make a first-class stud dog, and is a thorough Gordon. Mr.
Allison's Beuben is also a very nice animal indeed, and
others I could name, but I shall only mention one more —
Toung Lorn — the property of Mr. H. Gibbs, of Aberdeen,
which has been very highly spoken of in the Live Stock Jour-
nal and other papers. This dog has a grand pedigree, and I
know that not only at the stud, but in the field, he has
proved himself as good as he is bonny. I may add another
brace, viz.: Captain Farquhar's of Lowndes Square. They
are of Lord Lovat's strain, and are certainly very fine speci-
mens. This breed is almost in every kennel in the north
and west of Scotland, and all who have them or have seen
them at work admire them. The cross of white was by an
English dog, called at jthat time, and may be yet, the New
Forest setter breed, which waB a present to the Duke."

Strathbogie then describes what he thinks a Gordon setter
should be: "His head should he long and high, square
muzzle, neck longish, back rather short, shoulders well
sloped or oblique, forelegs straight and well feathered, with
good hard pads, good bent stifles, which give one a notion
of going. Tail short, compared with some breeds, and with
a grand fringe. The tan on muzzle, legs, tail, etc., should
be of a bright sienna color, and there should be no mixture
of black hairs through the tan. The chest is deep, witU
well-arched ribs, giving plenty of bellows room. Altogether,
taken from any point of view, the dog gives one the idea of
great powers of going, and his finely feathered feet Bhow he
was made for much endurance. No one could look on his
bonny face, with that rich hazel eye 'ever melting, ever lov-
ing,'without noticing the great amount of intelligence and
kindness this dog is gifted with. In short, he is not only
'the old man's dog' but he has been for many years also the
young nobleman's and young chief's only favorite setter, and
is likely to continue so. The inherited sagacity of the pure
Gordon is distinguishable by his adapting himself intuitively
to the fluctuating scent, which, according to the soil and at-
mosphere, is elevated or depressed, carrying his head low in
sultry weather and high in breeze, etc."

Spread the News. — Not the least important work that is
being done by the Breeder and Sportsman is the dissemina-

tion of correct information through the East in regard to Cal-
ifornia sport. In the last issue of the Turf, Field and Farm
to hand we notice three items about California dogs, all
founded upon articles which appeared in this column. We
often copy freely from the Turf and always find its news re-
liable, and. we are pleased to see that the Turf pays a similar
complimant to the Breeder. We want the people East to see
the spirits of this State as they really exist, and to cease regard-
ing California sportsmen as a cross between a poacher and a
cowboy, and that is one of the reasons why in times past wo
have pointed out failings as freely as we have commended ex-
cellence.

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The Ocach Dogr.

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the smooth haired breed
of dogs is the Dalmatian, oftener called the carriage dog, and
in England the Talbot from the family name of the first
Earl of Shrewsbury, who was generally identified with the
introduction of the breed to Great Britain. The breed is
really a small type of the great Danish dog commonly though
incorrectly known in America as the Siberian bloodhound or
Siberian mastiff or German boarhound, for they are all one
and the same breed and possess the distinction of being the
tallest and largest species of the canine race. These were
the spotted dogs given by Pan to Diana, the goddess of hunt-
ing, and are generally supposed to be the dogs of Epiaus. The
great Danes are used in Europe for boar hunting and in Si-
beria for tracking criminals who have escaped. They are said
to possess marvelous powers of scent though some splendid
specimens of the breed in possession of J. W. Ames, Warden
of the State Prison at San Quentin, cannot be induced to take
up a cold scent. Perhaps in this instance lack of practice for
several generations may have caused the power of scent to
deteriorate, for several instances are known in England
where they have taken up a trail two days old. They are
fleet and strong and belong to the class known to the ancients
as celeres et pugnacis, that is, dogs that could ^run fast, like
the greyhound, and could also fight like the gTeat dogs of
Molossice, of whom Plum says: "They disdain to at-
ack a bear or wild boar but could easily Blay a lion or
elephant. The breed of great Danes is becoming
scarce. The Dalmatian or lesser Dame is so common on all
our streets as to receive little notice, though on account 01
their great intelligence and faithfulness the breed is worthy
of the greatest consideration. In England and America they
are only used as ornaments to follow the carriage and sun
themselves around the hallway, and so constantly are they
associated with horses that it is often thought that they have
little love for the companionship of man and are lacking in
the qualities of affection and obedience.

No greater mistake than this was ever made, for in all the
best qualities they rank second to no other breed. The
French call them le braque de Bengal, and often use them in
hunting and in fact it is generally claimed by French writers
on this subiect that they are a cross with the pointer and the
greater Dane. As a proof that even so high an authority as
Gouate was badly mistaken in stating that the breed lacks
intelligence and affecetion it is not necessary to go outside
the city of San Francisco. Captain Harris, the well known
horseman, has a dog of this breed called King, which will per-
form more tricks and of a more intricate character than any
poodle ever trained for a circus. Those who attended the
first dog show ever held in this city, October, 1877, will proba-
bly remember the performance given by King on a platform
in the center of the hall, and which included walking along a
piece of 2x4 scantling raised 20 feet from the
ground, standing on the back of a common chair,
fetching different articles selected in accordance with
the word of command and an infinite variety of
tricks demanding the highest quality of obedience
and canine reason. The writer has a dog of this breed which
will select from a pile at his command either quail, robin,
hare or dove. It is in the habit of briging in the newspaper
every morning and has learned to distinguish between a copy
of the Call left for his owner and a copy of the Chronicle left
for the next door neighbor. The papers generally he close
together. They are folded exactly the the same, yet after a
few lessons the dog invariably brings in the right one. He
will also bring hoots and slippers, hat or cane when ordered
and do all the tricks usually taught to pet dogs. He has
always been kept in the house and does not show the slight-
est desire for the company of horses. He has a great aversion
to salt water, yet he is so obedient that he will jump into the
bay for a stick when ordered though the struggle between duty
and desire is a hard one . Kis only vice is a fondness for hunt-
ing chickens but a word will always cause him to desist from
this offense against canine morality and neighborly courtesy.
Another dog of this breed known to the writer has as good
a nose as the ordinary pointer and will find game readily,
though on account of his small size he is not of much val-
ue as a hunting dog. These examples are sufficient to show
that the breed is inferior to none and if owners of such dogs
would only take a little pains to teach them they would
find the experiment well rewarded.

(Continued from page I. J
and she was by a son of Brown's Bellfounder who was by
imported Bellfounder from Lady Allport by Mambrino.
There has been a great deal of controversy over the Bellfound-
er blood in Hambletonian. Some have given it the preference
over the Abdallah strain, but at all events the combination has
been a happy nick beyond question. The back crosses of Alex-
ander come from the "old fashioned, hard-bottomed sort"which
delighted in adistanceof ground. But the best evidence of the
value of a stallion is what the progeny has done, and for the
small opportunity which Alexander has had in the stud there
could scarcely be a better showing. There is Tommy Dodd
with a record of 2:24, made when he was suffering from a
"leg" which would have stopped many horses from making
an effort. Reliance, 2.25 at five years old and with a flight of
speed that proved a capacity far inside of that mark, Nelly
Patchen, 2:27, and the only California-bred trotter which ia
credited with a victory in England, and Alex. Button, a win-
ner at three years old in 2:29, and at four in 2:261. It is al-
most supererogatory to add a written description to the por-
trayal of our artist. The points are delineated with a fidelity
which can scarcely be bettered, and anyone seeing the picture
could select the original in a field of a thousand. Alexander
is a very handsome shade of bay, is nearly sixteen hands in
height, and one of the most symmetrically formed trotting
horses ever seen. He shows a great deal of quality and yet
with immense muscular po^ er. Altogether it is seldom that a
finer specimen of the American trotter is seen in any country
and even among the notabilities of California he is worthy of
a high place. This is praise enough, for ahorse which can oc-
cupy a front position on the Pacific Coast is worthy of the
same rank in any country. The family connections on both
sides of the continent represent the best on the tracks, and
we add him to the picture gallery of the Breeder and
Sportsman with the feeling that he is fully entitled to the
place. In writing this brief sketch we nearly overlooked
what he had done himself. Though it could scarcely be
called training, he won a record of 2.31}, and Bud Doble
drove him a trial in 2:26.

Coursing at Petaluma. — There are few places on the
coast that afford better facilities to a city coursing man to
give his dogs a good run than Petaluma. The Sunday excur-
sions to this pleasant spot allow of time for six hours' sport,
more than enough to tire both men and dogs. The fare is a
mere trifle, and one can always be sure of finding half a dozen

hares.

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The Breeder and Sportsmen has been publishing some
very fine illustrations of California horses, that of Abbots-
ford in the August 5 number being particularly noticeable.
Mr.. E. Wyttenbach is the artist whose services Mr. Simpson
has had the good fortune to secure. Mr. Simson seems to
have made a great success with his paper. — $T. Y. Sports-

The Olympics at the Fair.
Next Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, the usual routine of
the Mechanics' Fair will be varied by a gymnastic and athletic
exhibition underj the auspices of the Olympic Club. The
club programme will be as varied and entertaining as the ac-
commodations in the pavilion will permit. The fair this
season is unusually attractive, and is well patronized, but an
evening set apart for the benefit of the Olympic Club (a club
unrivaled in its combination of gymnastic, athletic and
social features), should attract the largest audience of the
ssason. The programme is as follows: Groupings, club
swinging, gladatorial groupings, perch bar, fencing, juveniles,
boxing, horizontal bar, acrobatics and tug of war.

The Chico Fair.
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Chico, Sept. 1, 1882.

Editor Bredeer and Sportsman: — Our District Fair
opened on the 5th with a rather slim attendance. There
was but one race on the cards, 2:30, free to all, best 3 in 5 to
harness, for a purse of $350; first horse sixth-tenths, second
three-tenths, third one-tenth that closed with the following
entries: E. Downer names ch g Tump Winston, C. Sherman
names g g Carlisle by Plumas, Chas. Shear names blk g Slim
Jim by Tyler's Elackhawk, and were alloted positions in or-
der named: Carlisle, Winston, Slim Jim. After two false
starts they got the word with Carlisle slightly in the lead but
broke after going two hundred yards, slim Jim following
suit immediately after, Winston leading to the quarter pole
in 42} seconds, at the half in 1:23 and the mile in 2:43, Car-
lisle second, Slim Jim distanced. After three ineffectual at-
tempts they got the word with Carlisle slightly in the lead
but Winston had too much speed and led at the quarter
pole two lengths in 37£ seconds; Carlisle moved up to him oft
the back stretch but broke just before reaching the half in
l:13f". Winston kept up his lick trotting and Carlisle break-
ing, Winston winning the , heat, race and money, Carlisle
distanced for running; time, 2:27.

There was a marked improvement in the attendance on the
second day, there being two running races on the card, the
first a dash of a mile for all three-year-olds, Dooley Stake, $25
entrance p. p. $125 added. George Hearst enters ch f Maria
F.; J. Q. Anderson enters Minnie Bell, by Joe Daniels, dam
by Norfolk; A. Miller names Lady Partisan, by Partisan, dam
by Jewel. Betting on this race about 5 to 3, Maria F. being
the favorite over the other two. After one false break they
got sent off with Maria F. a length in the rear, but when they
showed around the turn Maria was on even terms, and after
leaving the quarter qole showed a length to the front which
she increased to three at the half in 51 seconds, three-quarter
pole 1:19, and finished an easy winner in 1:46$, Minnie Bell
second. Then came Eeavis Stake, l1 miles, free handicap,
entrance $50, $25 forfeit, $10 to declare, $200 added, dec-
laration to be made September 1st, weights published Aug*
29th, closed with the following nominations: Geo. Hearst
enters ch s Slim Jim, Brown by Forster; Ab Ellis enters b g
Shiner by Norfolk by Rifleman; Thos. Hazlet names ch g
Jubilee by Norfolk by Lodi; F. M. Coltherp names Bob In-
gersoll, pedigree not given; Shemler & Ayers enter b g Jo«
Howell by Bonnie Scotland; Etta Sheppard by im. Sovereign;
George Hearst names Jim Brown by Foster; W. Hunter en-
ters Fred Hunter b g, by Norfolk, by Lodi There was quite a
spirited competition in the pools, Brown selling for a few
times favorite but they chopsed on Howell at the same odds,
$20 to $16£. The Hunter was drawn and left rive starters;
they got a passable send-off; Brown and Ingersoll came very
near being left at the post, and I think if starters would adopt
it as a rule when they warn a f jockey twice to come up and
he refuses, to Bend him off there would be less false breaks
and better s starts. Jubilee rushed off in the lead with the
three others bunched close up, Jim Brown seven lengths in
the rear; when they passedjthe stand entering the backstretch
Howell and Shiner moved up 'and Howell took the lead be-
fore they reached the half-mile pole, which he opened to a
gap of sis lengths at the three-quarter pole, when Shiner and
Jim Brown came with a rush and^they finished Howell first
by two lengths in front of Brown with Shiner lapped oi
hip, the others strung out.

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Sept 9

HEED AND SWINE.

Color in Jerseys,

A close attention to this valuable and beautiful breed of
cattle has convinced me that "breeding for color," i. e., to the
exclusion of white, has been carried out in many cases with a
total disregard to milking qualities, and, as your article truly
Bays, much injury has been done to the breed thereby. The
fashion for "whole color" was, I believe, originally set by
the Americans, but they, with their natural acuteness, have
for some time back been aware of the error of "going for
color" alone, and many of their most noted butter-making
cows are now broken colored. It will scarcely be credited,
although it is a fact, that there are gentlemen officiating at
the present day as judges at shows who will not award a
prize to an animal with white about it, because for that rea-
son they do not consider it to be true bred. On the other
hand, the late Mr. Jessett, of Mottesbone, Isle of Wight,
who was a first-rate judge of a Jersey, would never have a
cow without white about her, averring that, unless it had, the
animal had some other than pure Jersey blood in her.

Of course, if an animal with all milking points perfect is
at the same time whole colored, it is the more valuable, but
it is the greatest absurdity to set color either of body or
tongue before these essential qualifications, and either in
judging or choosing a Jersey with regard to the great attri-
bute of the breed, milk and butter indications should be the
sine qua non, the color of the body and tongue being after-
considerations.

Upon the same question the Farmer's Gazette, Dublin,
upon color-judging and the crossing of Jerseys upon other
breeds, has the following: "Jerseys, in their island home,
are found of many colors, from the ever- fashionable silver
gray — a color which was rarely found till within the last few
years — down to the common red and white; some, but very
few, are black, and it is generally considered that a cow of
this color gives the richest milk of all. Whole, self, or solid
colors, by which are understood cows of one color — that is,
without any white — have of late years been the fashion in
this country; but it is asserted by many, and with justice,
that great injury has been done to the breed by this fancy,
and fancy it may well be called, since on the island — their
native home — no attention whatever is paid to the color, the
greatest aim of the best breeders being a graceful form and
grand milking qualities. Before a judge (says the Frome
Times) enters upon his duties at an Island show, he has to
make a solemn declaration that he will fairly and honorably
judge according to the best of his ability, without favor or
affection. If we had this rule at all our shows, less grum-
bling would be the result, neither should we hear the judges
so often accused of partiality in their awards. It would be
their safeguard.

Every breeder kno\Ts how difficult it is to breed for color,
and when self-colors are bred for, and agreeably expected,
from the sire and dam being self-colored, disappointment
often results. Cattle will throw back, and thus we find
calves with white; so often from a self-colored bull and a
parti-colored cow, a white-colored calf is unexpectedly ob-
tained. For beauty and appearance I p^fer the cattle of
one color, providing the milking qualities are not lost, but
never discard a good milker for her color," as fashionable
breeders have so often learned to their cost. My favorite
color of all is a solid orange gray, with a white muzzle, and
her ears tipped with a black fringe. The crossing of the
Short-horn with the Jersey has often been tried, and has
sometimes been attended with success; but as they are
larger, and consequently larger consumers of foodj nothing
is obtained except size; for I have never known a cross-bred
Jersey make more butter, although she will give more milk
than a really good Island cow. Yet the cross-bred is nearly
always superior to a Short-horn for milking properties alone.
If Jerseys should be crossed at all, the South Ham Devon is
the best, and I have seen one really good cow from this
cross, and so like a Jersey that, with the exception of being
a little large, one could hardly tell the difference.

The great thing in choosing a Jersey is to be sure that her
udder is large and not fleshy, extending behind as nearly as
possible to the vulva, and reaching in front nearly to the
navel; so that as much milk may be obtained from her front
quarters as from her hind ones. Her milk veins must also
be sought for and examined; feel and see that they are large
and swelling, especially noticing that the hole where the
veins enter the body is so large that you can easily push the
top of your second finger into them. She should also have a
deep orange color inside her ears; the deeper the color iSj
the richer her milk, — London Live Stock Journal.

Advice to Dairymen.

The fourteenth annual report of the Northwestern Associa-
tion contains much valuable information taken from those
having experience in this business. It is well known that
milk speedily becomes tainted when brought more or less
into contact with matter charged with odor, and the follow-
ing remarks in the pamphlet are very pertinent to the mat-
ter:

" The water used to wash this butter must not be taken
from a well that is any way influenced by the washings of the
factory, nor drawn from a wooden cistern. We think that as
much butteris spoiled from being washed in impure water as
from any other one cause.

"Itis of the greatest importance that we use good salt— that
which is free from shells, scales and dirt; the finer the better,
in our opinion. Fine salt dissolves quickly, and leaves no
gritty taste. Our butter stands twenty hours after being
salted, when it is re-worked and packed for the market. If
it stands longer, it becomes set, and, after working, has the
appearance of re-worked butter. As to package, we can-
not always suit ourselves, as different markets want different
packages.

"Absolute cleanliness in every department of the creamery is
necessary. The accumulation of filth in drains, in corners,
under stairs, or even in the immediate vicinity, outside of
the building, soon develops bad odors, which are taken up
by the cream, working sure destruction to the butter. We
once lost §60 on two days' butter, by thoughtlessly having
our butter-maker go out to the piggery and catch twenty pigs.
Although, on returning to the factory, he washed his hands
in the usual way, yet enough of the scent adhered to his
hands and clothes to cause the above loss. At another time
our butter was complained of, and remained for sometime
in a condition that brought criticism and a serious loss — we
being compelled to take back much of the butter, or submit
to a large reduction in the price. At last, the trouble vfl?&
found, in the fact that the butter-maker was in the habit of
cleaning his horse in the same clothes in which he worked
the butter. As soon as this was corrected, we had no more
trouble. We mention these causes, as they are out of the
Tisual path where we are in the habit of looking."

The Manufacture of Condensed Milk.— Dr. Voelcker
makes the startling statementin a recent report on condensed
milk that it is manufactured mostly from skimmed milk or
from milk naturally poor in fat. There are, on the average,
US parts of casein to 100 of fat in -unskimmed milk, but in
skimmed milk, with 0-75 per cent, of the fat left in it, there
are about 500 parts of casein to 100 parts of fat. In the
case of more than 50 analyses of American, Italian, Swiss,
German, Belgian and English condensed milk, made from
1870 to 18S0, I found the highest proportion of casein to fat
to be 173 to 100 in a Belgian sample; six others contain 150
or more of casein, and one sample has 132 of casein to 100 of
fat; all the rest have from 130 down to less than 100 parts of
casein to 100 of fat — more than ten of these better brands
contain less casein than fat. If only skimmed milk were
used, or if it were very largely used, in all, or in most cases
we should have from 300 to 500 parts of casein to 100 of fat.
Either Dr. Voelcker has been misrepresented, or else a very
decided change has taken place in the methods of this manu-
facture within the past two years.

ROWING.

An English Dairy Farm. — A number of gentlemen in-
terested in agriculture recently visited the farms of the
Short-horn Dairy Company, near Brentwood. The party
was under the guidance of the Earl of Dunmore (Chairman
of the Company), and Mr. Collinson Hall (Managing Di-
rector), and was shown the workings of the system under
which the cattle (which are all Short-horns) are stall fed on
the produce of the farms mixed with a proportion of foreign
food, for the most part half malted. The cattle are housed
in concrete-built sheds with mangers, always kept clean,
above which flows a constant stream of pure water, so that
the animals can drink whenever they wish from a clear
stream. When the company acquired the business they
took 470 head of cattle. The stock had increased in less than
eighteen months to 1,120 head of cattle. The Company is
now farming 2,200 acres of land, and has, besides the cattle,
500 Southdown sheep and 400 pigs. They send to London
160,000 quarts of milk weekly.

Kindness to Cattle. — A shipment of twenty-two car-loads
of cattle left the Chicago stock-yards Aug. 30th on a special
train for New York via the Grand Trunk and Erie roads. The
ears used were those of the Montgomery Palace Stock-Car Com-
pany of New York, so arranged that the cattle can be fed and
watered on the train without unloading. They are supplied
with water at the same time the engine is taking water at the
stations and their feed is let down while the train is moving
from bins at the top of the car. It is expected the trip will be
made in sixty hours instead, of five days. Itis thought that
the animals can be put in compartments and loading effected
in about the same time as upon ordinary stock cars. A Pull-
man coach attached to the train was occupied by Hon. Hylas
Sabin, Railroad Commissioner of Ohio,- Mr. Horn, represent-
ing the Illinois Humane Society, the officers of the car com-
pany and others.

Registering the Yield of Each Cow. — In a catalogue "of
sale in 1S46 of Short-horns, with a few Alderneys, the prop-
erty of Mr. Lakiu, of Beauchamp's Court; four miles, from
Worcester, this statement was made by the auctioneers: " It
has been a remarkable feature in Mr. Lakin's system of
farming that he registered the yield of milk, showing the an-
nual quantity given by each cow, enabling him -thereby to
select his rearing calves from the best milkers." Whereupon
a correspondent of the English Agricultural Gazette asks:
"Are these registers in existence?" Such documents gain in
valuebytime, and it would be curious to learn, in the now
increasing attention which is paid to dairying, if Mr. Lakin
had better returns in 1846 than he can show at the present
time.

A Hint For the Cattle Fairs. — Quite a sensation was
caused at the Ayr Show, by the turning out of the prize-
ring of three animals entered by the Duke of Buccleuch.
The examiners said that the beasts had been "doctored" —
that is their teats had been bound around with tape to give
them a nicely rounded appearance, which scores so many
points in a severe competition. Mr. Cranstomthe Duke's rep-
resentative, pleaded hard for the restoration of the animals to
the ring, even if they were, debarred from taking prizes, but
the judges were firm, aud declined to look at the beasts which
had been condemned by the examiner as having been tam-
pered with.

BASE BALL.

The Niantics vs. the Haverlys.
The match between these clubs that was played last Sun-
day at the Recreation Grounds was not distinguished by
much brilliant fielding but this may in part be attributed to
the heavy dust that was at times blown across the field. The
Niantics led off with a heavy score of ten, and although the
Haverlys played fairly an uphill game, they were beaten in
the end by one innnings and three runs. Following is the
score:

NIANTIC.

TB. B. B.H. P.O. A. K.

Emerson, 3d b ;.6 3 3 2 11

Incell. r. f 5 2 0 0 6

Donahue, b. s ; 6 1 1 1 3

Egan, let b 5 I 1 11 0

Arnold, c. f 5 2 1 0 0

Finn, 3 5 1 1 IS 4

Sweeney, p 5 2 1 0 8

Robinson, 1. f 4 12 0 0

Fogarty, iid b 4 110 2

Totals 43 U 10 27 14

HAVERLY.

TB. R. B.H. P.O. A. V

Meegan, 2d b. and a. u 5 10 0 1

Lawlon, c. f. an! 2d b 5 ] I c i

J. Carroll, p. and 8. k R 2 2 2 4

F. Carroll, c 5 2 1 8 1

Levy, 1. f 6 0 1 2 0 •

McCord, s. h. anc\ ltd b 4 2 0 13

Sliarlcey, r. f. ...'- 4 k'j 2 0 0

Boyce, c. f. and 24 b 4 I 1 2 0

Pratt, 1st b 4 1 0 3 0

Totals 41 11 8 24 10 I

Innings 1 2 3 4 6 6 7-8 9

Niantic 10 1 2 1 o 0-0 0 •-

Haverly 2 3 1 0 1 0 2 2 0-

'Played but eight innings.

Earned runs — Nianlic 1, Haverly 1. Home runi— J. Carroll 1, I'm.
son I. Three-base lilts-Sharkey 1, Finn i. Two-base hits LawtO
First on errors — Haverly 3, Nianlic 10. Left on bases— Haverly ■' >
antic 3. Struck out— Haverly 9, Niantic 3. Bus.- on balls- 11 iv< :1>
Niantic 1. Double plays— McCord and Curoll. Lawton and It i
Passed balls-Finn 5. Lawton 1, F. Carroll 1. Wild pitch Sweeney
Umpire— Start of the Renos.

The Saratoga Regatta.
The Subscription Regatta, conceived, managed and car-
ried out by a committe of visitors at Saratoga, come off on
August 25th with a success never before equaled by any
professional or amateur regatta on Lake Saratoga. We take
the following full account of the races from Krik's letter in
the New York World:

"The contestants, both amateurs and professionals, made a
fine exhibition, the professional race being one of the best
ever seen in this country. Five amateurs and seven pro-
fessionals responded to the call of the referee, and as both
races were rowed and the results known to the crowd before
6 o'clock, Mr. Referee Stanford not only deserved the praise
of alL but. as was suggested, he deserved to be used as the
subject of Roger's next group of statuary, and to be repre-
sented standing on the bow of Mr. Durkee's yacht, hat in
hand, with the timers, Edgar M. Johnson and Phil Dwyer,
immediately behind him, the group to be labeled: 'A
referee who knew his rights and carried them out to the let-
ter.] So punctually were the details carried out that at ex-
actly 3:55 the ' get ready' gun was fired from Mr. Moon'a
boat, the Luna, to which five of the dozen entries for the
amateur race responded.

" FIRST BACE.

" SabatogaLaee. N. Y. , August 25th.-Amateur single-scull race, free to
all, three miles, with a turn, for prizes given by a visitor's committee;
to the first a piece of plate valued at S200, to the second a gold medal
valued at S100 and to the third a silver medal valued at S50,

P. Holmes, Pawtucket, R. 1 1

J. Kirby, Pawtucket, R. I 2

J. Pilkington, Metropolitan R. C, New York 3

C. E. Bulger, Mutual B. C, Albany, N. Y 4:

P. A. Dempsey, Philadelphia, Pa dlsq

R. Larmon, Union Springs, R. C dr

H. E. O'Brien, Boston, Mass dr

J. J. Murphy, junior champion United States, Boston, Mass dr

J. I. Smith, Palisade Boat Club, Tonkera, N. Y dr

D. Lambert, Seaside Boat Club, Brooklyn, N. Y dr

J. O'Brien, Boston, Mass dr

O. P. Nolan, Seaside Boat Club, Brooklyn, N. Y ..... dr

Betting.— The field, $100; Mr. Homes, from S9U down to <75.

"At the start, which was a good one, Holmes from the os-
treme western stake took the lead, and with Kirby second
and Bulger third they rowed nearly a quarter of a mile, when
the last named failed to hold his position and was passed by
both Pilkington and Dempsey. The two Rhode Islanders-
in the mean time had secured such a lead and were laying
such a good course that at the mile post there were a dozen
lengths between them and Pilkington and Bempsey. Holmes
was first to reach the turning point, which he made in about
9m. 50s., followed by Kirby, Dempsey, Pilkington and so
late by Bulger that the referee's boat could not wait. Once
round Holmes laid a good course over towards the,, western
shore, and although not in any way hurried he kept the
pace good, and with his friend Kirby a few lengths away he
rowed'to the end, winning by about a dozen lengths, follow-
ed out by Kirby, aboutth-.-ee lengths in front of Dempsey,
who was two in front of Pilkington. As soon as lie e< mid
reach the referee's boat Mr. Dempsey claimed a foul against
Mr. Holmes, but to his Own suqjrise he was informed . that
he himself was disqualified, having turned the stake-boat
the wrong way, and that his complaint would not be enter-
tained. With this the result of the race was announced:
Holmes, first, time 21m. lGjs; Kirby, second, 21 m. 48s.; and
Pilkington, third, 21m. 5os", and with that announcement
the gun was fired for the professionals to get ready.

"As the smoke of the gun drifted across the smooth sur-
face of the lake all were interested to see who would- be
the starters of the nine ente're i. It was known thati'hiisted
would not and that Elliott, having found that he was iu no
condition for a hard race, had also decided not to row. In
other words, the Englishman found out that he could not
make a 'deal,' and so wisely refrained from showing how
hollow his pretensions are now. Among those first to show
were Lee, Hosmer, Sheldon an 1 Ross. The last named at-
tracted much attention and iu his white-sleeved shirt and
home-darned brown drawers he looked in fine condition.
Ten Eyck was the next to show, followed a few minutes later
by Riley, who, although somewhat under, the weather, de-
cided to row. Several minutes elapsed and there began to
be a general inquiry for Courtney. Some expressed a belief
that he would not start, and an offer was then made oh the
Luna to bet its owner §100 to $60 against Courtney. Mr.
Moon said he would wait until he saw Charley in his boat,
and not a few began to look as if they feared some new acci-
dent had happened. Finally, however, Courtney appeared-
He looked well in his sleeveless white shirt, blue drawers
and blue kerchief, and as he Towed to his station Mr. Moon
took the S 100 to $60 offered and in turn offered to do so
again, which was declined. With a few more minutes delay,
caused by the contestants putting on their colors, they final-
ly took the several stations assigned them.

"SECOND RACE.
'■SahatohaLake, N. Y., August 25.— Professional single scull, free for
all, three miles with a turn, for prizes given by a visitor's committee;
to the rrst, sJ.000; to the second, $2u0, and to the third, ?100.

G. W. Lee, Newark, N.J 1

C. E. Conr.ney, Union Springs, N. Y 2

Wallace Ross, St. John, N. B S

H. Sheldon, Saratoga, N. Y 4

G. H. Hosmer, Boston, Mass 6

J. A. Ten Eyck, Peekskill, N.Y ....;.■ *

J. H. Riley, Saratoga, N. Y •

W.- Elliott, Newcastle, England,. ...... dr

F. A. Plaisted, Boston, MilSi ; dr

• Fouled.

I i .-Ross, S375; Courtney, S200; field. 345,

he seven contestants waited at their several stakes
t only looked well, but promised to make a race of
ed merit. With a few words of warning from Mr.
, he gave them the word 'Go' to a splendid start.
rlong no one seemed to have auy advantage, but be-
.■ had rowed a quarter of a mile Lee from the ex-
isteru station began "to show in front, with Courtney
s pulling out ou the/«Hsteru side, Hosmer and Riley
ill up between Lee and the-two cracks, while close
them was Sheldon! tfn the western side and Ten
the eastern, all rowing so closely together that it
'.cult to say which of the four, Lee. Hosmer, Ross or
ft was actually irfrlhe leal, and they kept so not
a mile, but right-on dowu to the turning stake,
ee reached first, but with the others so close up that
.vere engaged in turning at the same time. Leo
pleudid turn, CourtneV-a bad one, as also did Ross,
had just got around w&eu Riley rau into him, his
dug over the sturu of Hosmer's. For an instant
i seeuie 1 to be in danger of sinking, aud both the
nd press boats steamed out of their course for a res-
as three or four row-boats were seen making for
y were left and the two steam-boats turned to follow
istants, of whom there were really but three left, for
were Hosmer and Riley out of the race, but Ten
1 Sheldon were so far behind Lee, Courtney and

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Boss that neither the referee nor the press boat con Id -wait
ior them. At the end of two miles Ross was also virtually
out of the race, the interest in which from that point cen-
tered in the efforts of Lee and Courtney. The former was
xowing a magnificent course, having somewhat unfairly the
assistance of several of the amateurs that had rowed in the
previous race, while Courtney had not only to row but to
•watch his course. He did both wonderfully well, but in Lee
he found a stubborn antagonist, and notwithstanding all the
encouragement that the crowd could give the ex-champion
he could not pass the Newark man, who, rowing good and
strong right to the end, was the first to pass the finishing
point, he winning by a couple of lengths from Courtney
with Ross a bad third. The others were virtually nowhere.

"As soon as possible the referee and press boats came to-
gether, when it was announced that Lee was the winner in
■20m. 43}s., Courtney second in 20m. 43Js. and Ross third in
■21m. 31s., and with three cheers for the referee the crowd
broke for home in every direction, convinced that with good
management it is still possible to have honest professional
sculling, that of the seven that started Lee was really the
best man under the condition of the race, and that while
'both Courtney and Ross might beat him in a match, it would
be only after a terrific struggle. The time would have been
a little faster but for a northerly breeze which sprang
Tip just at the turn and which was dead against the rowers
all the way back.

" George "W. Lee, the winner, was born at Newark and is
twenty-four years of age. He is five feet ten inches tall and
weighs 153 pounds. He began his career on the Passaic Riv-
er as an amateur and was very successful. In 1S78 he won
the amateur championship of the United States, and the
following year went to England. "While there he was de-
feated by Moss at Henley. On his return he determined to
enter the professional arena and was defeated in a match
with John A. Kennedy, of Portland. Since then he has
been a contestant at the numerous regattas throughout the
country, meeting with some success. On July 4, 1SS2, he
won the Boston race, defeating Conley, Ham, Hosmer, Riley
and Plaisted. In his last race, about a month ago, he de-
feated Riley and Dempsey on Lake Keuka, N. Y. While
practicing Thursday last Lee was swamped, smashing a new
boat belonging to Riley and just barely escaping a watery
grave. "

Doubts their Honesty. — Sampson, the editor of the Lon-
don Referee, places no faith in the professions of the two lead-
ing oarsmen of the world. He says in the last number of the
Referee which has come to hand:

According Xo American sporting papers, Hanlan and Ross
are now exchanging vigorous defiances. Most likely there is
a purpose to be served by this portion of the programme
which has not as yet made itself manifest to the outer world.
For the last three or four years Hanlan and Ross have either
been the closest, friends or the bitterest enemies, and I
shouldn't hke -to say which of these attitudes is the most
dangerous to a confiding public. "When Ross and Hanlan do
row— providing Providence at last permits of this perennial
engagement being brought to a conclusion — it is likely
enough we shall be left more in the dark than we are now as
to which is really the superior sculler. Both fit and well, and
with a guarantee that the race was fair and square, it would

' be a good thing to lay odds on one, and that one not the
Black Bmnswicker. " But that Hanlan and Ross ever will
tow a "enuine match I" do not believe, unless indeed the
match that will probably be made soon becomes genuine by
Hanlan "putting the double on." The merest novice must by
this time be aware that Hanlan and Ross have something in
their mind's eyes beyond the desire for discovering which is
the better man. It is pitiable to think that the two fastest
and best scullers that the world has yet produced should de-
scend to this sort of work, but what can be expected of pro-
fessional rowing men after recent experiences? Notwithstand-
ing the horror my confession will create in the minds of such
as do not dare to think that 'men ever willingly row be-

I hind, I will admit that to me the chief cause for regret in all
this negotiation is the clumsy way in which piratical design
"has been allowed to expose itself. Hanlan's much-advertised
illness now turns out to have been merely a feint for the pur-
pose of extricating himself from the Ross engagement. Ma-
lingeringisa new form of professional device; when it is again,
adopted, the interesting individual should take care not .to
recover too quickly. I am in receipt of information upon
which I can rely — which comes from various sources, all of
them independent — to the effect that if Hanlan had been
half as bad with typhoid fever as he was said to be, his re-
covery and retrarn to robust health would have been a best
on record such as the medical profession never believed pos-
sible previously. ■•'_■:■

Prospects of a Fi>"e Rack. — The Detroit correspondent of
the Turf, Field and Farm writes that journal, under date of
Aug. 19, as follows: John McEldowney, backed by a prominent
and wealthy citizen, is endeavoring to get up a regatta on the
island course here in October, in which there will be two
great events: A four-oared race between the fastest fours in
this country, and a professional sculling race participated in
by Hanlan "(if he will row), Ross, Plaisted, Hosmer, Riley,
Xee and all the other first-class scullers in the United. States
and Canada. Since the Centennials so handsomely won the
the National and Northwestern championship in the regatta
"here, a great many rowing men and the public generally have
expressed a desire to see them pitted against the Hillsdales,
with whom they would make a very interesting race. A
'number of the best oarsmen in the country, who attended
the recent regattas, have also expressed great anxiety to meet
the champions of last year uud this year in a four-oared con-
test. Holmes and Appley, Kirby and Cattanach have organ-
ized themselves into a fpur-oared crew for that purpose, and
those who saw the first two win the pair-oared race in the
Northwestern, and saw the other two scull, will know that
they would give any four in the world a hard race. O'Connell
and Buckley, the Portland scullers, say they also have a four-
Oared crew "by the sad sea waves." which they will, enter
in "the proposed regatta, arid which they think can win.
Yates, the two Muehmoresand another, constituting tho Fax>
ragut four, of Chicago, are also eager for the contest, so that
if the consent of the Hillsdales to row on their return from
England can be obtained the regatta will make one of the
finest aquatic contests ever had in this country. It is pro-
posed to give as prizes for the winning, four gold watches
ftnd chains, worth .§250 apiece; and for the professional
iJCullingraea SS00 in money to first;. §300 to second, and si 50 to
third. Correspondence has been opened with the Hillsdales,
to see if they will enter, before anything definite is decided
upon.

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Gaisel Defeats Moore. — The three mile with a turn race
for SI, 000, between George GaiseL, of this city, andA.H.
Moore, of Westchester, was rowed on Little Neck Bay, Long
Island Sound, August 23rd. Moore was the favorite but
Gaisel outrowed him, winning easily in 30 min. 11 sec.

The Hillsdales in England.

There has been a great deal of unmerited abuse heaped
upon the heads of the amateur oarsman of England by some
of the sporting journals of this country, who do not under-
stand the difficult position made for the different crews by
the action of the English Rowing Association. It is with a
view of dispelling some of the prejudices arising from such
indiscriminate abuse against the English oarsman, that we
take the following article from Land and Waler, the most
able and conservative journal of aquatic and field sports in
England, giving a resume of the positions held by the Hills-
dales and the English crews :

In all branches of sport the present is an age of associa-
tions. Swimmers, runners, bicyclists, foot-ballplayers, have
all their associations or unions. Now quite recently it has
been discovered that there is in existence an association who
have vested in themselves the sole and absolute control of
all English amateur orsmen, and all matters relating to ama-
teur aquatic sport. It is somewhat strange that this auto-
cratic body, self-elected and apparently irresponsible to any
other authority, or even the will of the majority of its constit-
uents, is able to completely paralyze the action of our oars-
men and keep them in the most abject subjection to its com«-
mands and behests. It is no doubt a very useful thing for
an association to possess this complete authority, but when
that association uses this authority against the wishes of
nearly the whole of the body it is supposed to represent,
and does its best to bring the members into contempt and ridi-
cule, the sooner the association is done away with the better.
The Amateur Rowing Association (so-called) in the case of
the Hillsdale crew has undoubtedly brought English amateur
rowing and oarsmen into a most humiliating and degrading
position, and the sooner this upas tree of the amateur row-
ing world is uprooted the better for sport and our English
character for pluck and. fair play.

The American Association of Amateur Oarsmen, with great
enterprise and praiseworthy ambition, have sent over to this
country their champion four-oared crew, to test the relative
merits of the best American and English amateur talent in
fours. It was no secret that they were coming, and that they
were not going to enter at Henley, but at the other regattas
in England; and, if possible, row matches against our best
club fours. Other strangers have done this, been duly ac-
cepted as amateurs, rowed with our club crews, generally
were beaten, without any objections being raised by an asso-
ciation, club, or committee. Special regulations were then
made for foreign entries, so that there might be no hitch or
question on the subject of the entry of a foreign crew or oars-
men. The Hillsdale men were therefore perfectly justified in
assuming that there would not be any further proofs required
as to their status, especially when they came as the represen-
tative crew of the American Association. On their arrival
here, they, however, found nothing but difficulties and im-
pediments thrown in their way. First, they discovered that
the Metropolitan Regatta entries were hedged around, as re-
gards foreigners, with all the clauses of the Henley rules.
As this was unknown to nearly everybody outside the Lon-
don R. C. committee, it is not surprising the Hillsdale were
unprepared as to the entry date and the affidavits. Although
the Marlow Regatta committee were English enough to take
the strangers' entry, and the long-expected trial between the
two styles was about to be tested, the English Association at once
determined to put their authority to the test, and issued a
ukase which virtually closed the door of every amateur re-
gatta and club against our visitors. Since then the Associa-
tion has dogged the unfortunate Hillsdales' footsteps, and on
every occasion when the strangers seemed likely to obtain a
race or an entry at a regatta, the machinery of terrorism was
put in motion, and the Boycotting process extended. More
recently the Hillsdales have openly challenged the Thames
R. C. to row them a match, and although the members of
their club almost to a man are anxious to axcept the challenge
for the honor of their club and country, the association stern-
ly refuses to allow the wished-for trial.

Here the matter at present rests. The Association is sup-
posed to be making inquiries in America as to the bona fides
of the Hillsdales sworn declarations, and then, if these in-
quiries are considered satisfactory, permission will be given
to the clubs to row as desired. It is difficult to know which
is the most astonishing fact, either the cowardice and want of
self-reliance of the modern race of amateur oarsmen, or the
daring impudence of the self-elected body which is able to
obtain such implicit obedience to its commands. They do
not make the slightest explanation or defense of their con-
duet or procedure, which are both indefensible, unwar-
ranted and cowardly. The whole of the amateur rowing
world is against the association's actions, and yet no club or
body of oarsmen have sufficient pluck to shake themselves
free from the trammels of such an organization. The Ameri-
cans have a just grievance against English hospitality, fair
play, pluck, and justice, and this present assumption of strict
amateurism by the association is something very new in the
annals of amateur rowing. At county regattas, and even at
Henly itself, our best clubs and University crews have fre-
quently met oarsmen of the mechanic, artisan, and laborer
class, and have not suffered very much by the contaminating
influence of such antagonism. This makes the present rabid
craze in the amateur interest all the more inexcusable when a

foreigner is in the case.

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Hanlan's Latest Proposition to Ross. — Edward Hanlan
has written the following letter to the Toronto Globe: In an-
swer to Mr. Ross' challenge to me, I may say that I have
thoroughly ma le up my mind not to row any race this year,
and therefore cannot accommodate Mr. Ross, who seems to
be eager to wrest the championship from me. But I hereby
make bim an offer. I will consent to row him four or five
miles on any course between here and New York, next June,
for $5,000 a side aud the chompionship of the world. If Mr.
Ross does not embrace this opportunity for making a match,
there is every probability that I will not be able to accommo-
date him with a race even next year. I may be engaged in
business which will prevent me making any matches unless
I have long notice ahead. If he entertains this proposition
he can send along articles of agreement,

Toronto, Aug. 21. Edward Hanlan.

A Sweeping Challenge. — Wallace Ross publishes a card
stating that he has received no reply to his challenge from
Hanlan, wherein Ross offered to row him for 31,000. a side
and the championship of the world. Ross claims the cham-
pionship. He refers to his inability for two years to get a
race with Hanlan, but offers to accommodate him this year
or next. Finally, Ross offers to defend the challenge against
all comers, and will make a match with any one for from
$1,000 to $5,000 aside, Hanlan preferred.

The Hillsdales' Opponents. — The four-oared crew of the
Thames Boat Club, which has accepted the Hillsdales' ehal-
lange to a race, will make up as follows: H. B. Tween, bow;
J. Hastie, No. 2; H. Rush, No. 3, and J. Canton, stroke. The
race will be rowed early in September.

The National Regatta. — The tenth annual regatta of ama-
teur oarsmen was rowed August 8th and 9th at Detroit. The
course was a mile and a half straight down stream, the cur-
rent averaging about one mile and a hah! an hour. The
ccurse was staked at right angles with the Island Survey
Stakes, instead of with the channel, the consequence being
diagonal lines at start and finish, which, in one case, at
least, caused much discussion; one crtw claiming to have
won by ten lengths, while in fact they had barely that num-
ber of feet lead, and they could not understand it. No re-
gatta ever had finer accommodations for seeing races than
those provided by the committee in the shape of a grand
stand on the island, where every one of the three thousand
occupants could see every stroke rowed, from start to finish,
with a common glass, and the only pity is, that the stand
was not built twice as large, for, in spite of the weather, it
was filled each day, and during the Northwestern Regatta,
which followed on the 10th and 1 1th, crowds were unable to
get inside the grand stand inclosnre. The weather was
everything but good, and, during the whole two days, the
course was not once smooth for a shell race. The officers
postponed races from time to time until the water should
smooth out or the rain stop; but got through the whole pro-
gramme each day, and no races went over. The weather
had been bad for a whole week. After the stand was half full
Tuesday, the heavens opened and a tremendous thunder-
storm came up and drenched the crowd, who had no escape,
but it soon cleared up and the sun restored good humor. At
the time set for the race the rain was coming down in tor-
rents and the lightning was flashing beautifully. The word
was given between two peals of thunder and the rain almost
immediately hid the oarsmen from view.

The trial heats were rowed the first day; on the second day
the final heats were rowed with the following results:

Senior fours, final heat, water good, wind light, up stream
—Centennial B. C, Sm. 27s.; Wyandotte B.C., 8m. 34s.;
Chatham B. C, Sm. 54Js. For nearly half a mile the crews
pulled side by side, Chatham getting too far out into the
stream. At the half, Centennial showed a slight lead, row-
ing 46 strokes per minute, while Ghatham was doing 44 and
Wyandotte 42, the Centennials rowing in much the best form
of the three, and getting the most speed, gradually drew
away. At the mile Wyandotte spurted desperately, but al-
though their stroke went up to 48 they could not overhaul
the little Centennials, who kept up their even 46, not seem-
ing to think that there was the least danger of their being
caught. As they neared the finish Chatham hit herup to 46,
but could not reduce the distance, the Centennials finally
crossing the line without a spurt, leading the Wyandottes by
about two open lengths, Chatham last by several lengths.

The Centennial Club was organized in 1S76, and for four
years rowed just well enough to be beaten in every race they
entered. Various changes have been made in their crew,
and in 1S80 they commenced going to regattas and picking
up points on rowing which they applied, and progressed so
successfully that they were the only crew who made the Hills-
dales row at the Northwestern regatta, and this year, with on»
entirely green man in their boat, they can probably outrow
any amateur crew in America.

Senior single-sculls, final heat, water in very fair condi-
tion.— Holmes, 10m. 5s.; Laing, 10m. 9s.; Kirby, 10m. 14fs.
Holmes got slightly the best of the send-off, but was closely
followed by Laing who was lapped on to him, while Kirby in
turn was lapped on to Laing, and so the three rowed to the
half mile very close together. Here Holmes tried to shake
off Laing but could not do it. Kirby spurted and drew up
alongside the Canadian, whom the other two now had in a
pocket, and who spurted again and again, each time a foul
oeing the result, and during the second half mile, a half
dozen fouls were committed by one or the other. The paco
all the way was a killing one, and at the mile Kirby and Laing
dropped back. Holmes taking a good length lead, and finally
winning the race by a short length, Laing about that distance
ahead of Kirby. All entered protests, but the referee decided
promptly that the men had all been in the wrong at times,
and placed them in the order of the finish. The Post and
Tribune said: " Not even Holmes, who thus retained the
championship he won in 1SS1, seemed satisfied, and the
oarsmen rowed away to the boathouse together, scolding each
other like a parcel of old women. Laing indeed had the
worst of it in the race, which looked as if the Eastern men had
conspired to beat him.

As the ex-champion amateur is receiving a good deal of
avdertising, he has been winning several races, one of which
was a close brush with the coroner. Only the other day he
was heralded as having swallowed a few pounds of poisoned
ice cream and then stimulated by that healthful diet he threw
himself into his scull and raced second to Lee and in
front of Ross on the 25th ult. at Saratoga Lake. He told all
his friends that he was going to win the race and the con-
fiding believers in his word got badly cinched. We next
hear of Courtney defeating Lee at Canandaigua Lake in the
extraordinary time of 19 min. 31 \ sec, for three miles with a
turn. All these remarkable achievements seem to indicate
that it is in the programme for Courtney to row Ross for the
championship of the world when the Bmnswicker shall have
grown tired of challenging Hanlan who will not row any one
this year. Notwithstanding the eccentricity of his rowing
career there are hosts of rowing men and admirers of the
aquatic sport who still regard Courtney as the best oarsman
in the world and would put their money on him in a match
with Ross. It is not at all improbable that their judgment of
Courtney's ability to defeat Ross may be correct, but^the pru-
dence of betting that he would do itwould be quite a differ-
ent matter.

.».

Change in a Crew. — It is very likely that Louis White,
captain of the Pioneer four, will not take part in the combat
for the Breeder and Sportsman cup on Thanksgiving day.
Mr. White has been engaged in a new business which takes
him out of the city two weeks in a month and it will be im-
possible for him to train properly for the match. An effort
will be made to supply his place by either Al Tobin, who is
one of the most reliable bowmen, or Wm. J. Burke, late of
the Cork Rowing Cldb. Both of these gentlemen have not
done much. rowing during the past year and it is not easy to
draw them into hard practice again. Mr. Burke is a famous
stroke and if he should consent to take a seat in the Pioneer
boat the positions of the crew would be changed and John Sulli-
van, who now pulls stroke, placed in the forward seat with Al
Tobin in the crew; the four would be a strong one, as Mr.
Tobin steers admirably. As there. is plenty of time before
the race will take place the necessary changes will be made
and the crew made as strong as possible.

Triton Entertainment. — The Tritton Swimming and
Boating Club will give its first social party on Sept. 30, at
Turner Hall, Turk street. Handsome cards of in--
have been issued to the various rowing clubs. Thecour
having charge of the entertainment are — Committee of

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rangement : E. Kehrlein, C. Rudolph, R. Oliver, A. F.
Bchuppert, A. R. Tuckey. Reception Committee : A. Tuckey,
J. Artigues, B. Kehrlein. J. Haughy, W. Poehlman. Floor
Committee « V. Kehrlein, J. W. Heerdwick, A. L. Schuppert,

J. Kehrlein, H. Tuckey.

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The Probable Programme. — It looks very much as if
Courtney is to be brought out again as champion of the
■world. The plans of those professional oarsmen are as com-
plicated as the programmes of the professional politician, and
when they seem to be making headway in one direction it is
always prudent to keep a look-out on the opposite course.
One can never tell where the wily gentry are going to turn on
their tracks and elude the public eye. Last year Courtney
rowed in the Toronto regatta and made a pretty fair show-
ing, but the matches between Hanlan and Boyd and Trickett
distracted attention from the ex-champion amateur and to-
wards the end of the boating season he dropped out of sight.
This year there is no one to row Ross a match race.

YACHTING.

Why Not Race?

A few weeks ago the Breeder and Sportsman published
Borne reasons why yachtsmen did not enter their boats for
races more frequently, and why yacht racing was on the de-
cline. These reasons are those shown by experience. They
are not commonly recognized outside of yachting circles, but
those who have ever had anything to do with getting up
races or regattas know with what difficulty every one is
brought up to the scratch. It will be thought that every-
thing is going on swimmingly until all of a sudden one man
will change his mind, whereupon half a dozen more will have
fault to find and will draw out or want conditions which can-
not be complied with. It is very hard to get a lot of yacht-
owners to agree to enter their boats for a race, especially if
one very fast yacht is likely to get the prize. During the New
York Club contest recently a spirit of this kind was shown,
as will be seen by the following statement by a correspond-
ent :

"The schooner Montauk did not start in the race of last
Monday. Various reasons are given for not starting. It was
said that Mr. Piatt, hearing that he had been styled a * mug
hunter, ' decided to show that he was not by declining to start
for this particular mug; but I judge the real reason to be that
the Halcyon, which had come on from Vineyard Haven with
the fleet, instead of coming into Marblehead with the rest,
went to Boston and was hauled out and had her bottom
cleaned. Then she went to her owner's place at Nahant,
where she was stripped for the fray, every superfluous article
having been sent ashore; and Mr. Piatt, of the Montauk, or,
more properly, Captain Joe Ellsworth, who was charged with
the conduct of her racing, did not deem it advisable to race
Tinder unfair conditions, the Montauk being obliged to go in
cruising trim, with anchors on the bow, tanks full of water,
ice-house full, etc.

' 'As the result proved, the Montauk could have won had she
started, for she went over the course with the Halcyon, start-
ing behind her and finishing ahead. It was to be regretted
that she did not start, as it permitted an Eastern schooner to
again capture the prize. This has been done now for many
years, and the Montauk was relied on this year to reverse
the result. Last year the Tidal Wave, the only schooner of
the fleet that could have captured the Eastern schooners, was
barred out by the unjust prejudices of — not the club but —
the fleet captain against the gentleman in whose charge she
had been placed by her owner, and this year the New Yorkers
have been prevented from capturing the schooner cup by a
childish notion that a shrewed Yankee trick had been played
on them. There was nothing reprehensible in the conduct
of Mr. Payne, the owner of the Halycon. It was his duty,
representing, as he did, the Eastern Club, to put his vessel in
as perfect a condition as possible for the race, and so long as
he violated no rule he is not blameworthy. The Montauk
Bhould have started, and if beaten, then all this extra prepa-
ration of the Halcyon could have been alleged in excuse, and
if she conquered, then her triumph would have been all the
more.

"These petty jockeyings by boats with areputation for speed,
such as refusing to start when there is the least doubt of their
winning, should be discountenanced by all means by a club
such as the New York, which is an association of gentlemen,
and not a sporting organization at all. While all sTiould de-
sire to win as a matter of course, they should enter their
boats for the sake of the race, and not for the sake of the vic-
tory. It is this spirit that has made it well-nigh impossible
to have a regatta.

"'I've got no chance,' says Mr. A., 'and why should I
enter? '

" 'My boat has got a reputation for speed,' says Mr. B.,
'and why should I jeopardise it? If she should be beaten it
would detract $2,000 from her value.'

" They call me a mug-hunter,' says Mr. C, 'and I'll show
'em I ain't one. I've got a boat faster than any that is
entered, but I won't start her, though I could take the prize
as easy as not if I chose.'

" Then others object on the score of canvas. They have no
balloon sails, and others have, and so, as I have before this
pointed out, the money spent for the regatta might as well
be saved."

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The Chispa now flies the owl flag.

The Clara will not sail in the race to-day. There are no
other boats of her class to compete with and the schooners
are all too large for her.

The little Whitewing has been made ready for the fray and
hopes to clean the O'Connor and Fleur de Lis on Saturday ;
she is not^ however, sure of the Nellie.

The Casco looks very handsome under sail, and last Sun-
day in the channel in the stormy breeze, just heeled over a
little, she made a perfect picture of a fine yacht.

The Pacific Yacht Club regatta committee consists of W.
H. Mastenstein, Con O'Connor and G. J. Denny. The judges
are J. C. Kelly and C. O'Connor, John L. Eckley being
referee.

The Bohemian Yacht Club is going to open its new club
house on the 16th with suitable ceremonies. There are only
five members of this club, each one being a yacht owner.
The members are all of them also members of the San Fran-
ciBCO Yacht Club, using the wharf, etc., of that club as a
landing place. Their new house is a little gem of a place,
very neatly fitted up.

The yacht Turner is building for the SpreckelB brothers is
all planked up and they are waiting for deck plank to go
ahead with that part of the work. Port Orford cedar ($80
per M.) is used for deck plank. The yacht will be completed

in two months. The internal arrangements are not yet fully
decided on. With an 85 feet yacht and no centerboard in
the way there is plenty of room.

The small yacht race of the San Francisco Yacht Club will
take place on the 16th inst. over the same course as last year.
In addition to the usual plungers, sloops, etc., there will be
12 or 15 Whitehall boats. City yawl boats and boats from Oak-
land will make up the fleet. The classes will be within five
foot limits, and in each class will time allowance be given.
There is a good deal of interest manifested among the runners
of small yachts and the race will, no doubt, be a very inter-
esting one.

The "fast and favorite'1 yacht Nellie is not going "for
blood" in the race to-day apparently, for she has not been
taken out of the water to be cleaned. She was last on the
dry dock some time in July; moreover, her owner, Mr. Bowie,
is going to sail her himself, the one who usually sails her,
Captain Murphy, going on the Ariel with Turner. The crew
that usually sails on the Nellie is also going on the Ariel, so
the Nellie will not be in good shape for a race. She has
enough glory, however, to let some other yacht have a show.

The schooner Ariel is sailing much better than she ever did
before, since she has a new Bermudian mainsail, lead keel,
etc. But she has not sailed in the past two weeks as she did
at first when launched. Perhaps she is foul. At one time
the Ariel almost beat the Nellie; now she cannot come as near
it as Commodore McDonough's fine yacht Aggie, which now
carries the prize flag of the Pacific Yacht Club, and is expected
to take it again in the race on Saturday. However she has a
team to buck against. The Ariel, Nellie, Fleur de Lis, Annie,
O'Connor and Whitewing are all "going for her scalp." She
has a good deal of allowance to give these yachts and must keep
running to beat them. The Ariel and Nellie in particular are
going to be hard to beat. Turner is going to s.iil the Ariel and
Hyde Bowie will sail the Nellie.

FISH.

Fishing in Oregon.

The fishing season is about ended, and the general cry is
" no fish," unless you go away up the Mackenzie or the head-
waters of the Clackamas. Within forty miles of Portland,
trout fishing is virtually at an end until such times as a riper
civilization shall guarantee more stringent and arbitary laws
for the preservation of streams. If men would content them-
selves with one or two dozen good-sized trout and throw
back all the little frigerlings, to give them a chance to grow,
Oregon would continue to be a good trout-fishing State for
many years. But the love of making a big count is set so
deep in the breasts of some men that they will keep on catch-
ing them by hundreds, regardless of whether they can use
them or not. So they bring back to town the surplus and
distribute them among their friends, and the streams are
furnishing food to men who never think of incurring the toil
and labor required to catch them.

Then there are the dynamite fiends, who sink their ac-
cursed cartridges in the streams and kill five fish where they
actually catch one. This has been a crying evil about Seattle
and Tacoma, which once boasted an abundance of the most
beautiful and gamest of trout. Now it is almost impossible
to catch a dozen trout in a day's fishing in any of those
3treams. This work is a villainous offense and calls for the
severest punishment. Those who practice it are generally
low men, of coarse and brutal natures, whom a few months
in jail would benefit on general principles.

The incoming legislature will be permitted to enact a gene-
ral and stringent law that will discriminate between the
words "game" and "meat," and teach these wretched poach-
ers that they cannot wantonly destroy fish in our beautiful
streams without incurring heavy fines and imprisonments.
Then we may be able to give the fish a chance to grow and to
breed, and compel these lazy vagabonds to go to work. Not
an angler ever^was known that destroys and exterminates as
many fish in a week as these giant powder fiends are doing
in a day. If they go on in this way for five years longer,
split-bamboo rods writ be worth about a dollar apiece. — The
Oregonian.

Carp Fishing. — In Virginia they 3eem to think the carp
is a good biter and puller, more particularly in the month of
August. A gentleman gives his experienceas follows: " We
found these fish would not bite at worms, but would at bread,
and that the best bread with which to bait the hook is the
crust of a baker's loaf or roll fastened on the hook with the
crust sido up. Our party, including some old and experienced
anglers, were astonished to see how some of the fish bit in
genuine black bass style. In bottom and wind the black bass
does not compare with the carp. We might say that among
fish the carp is what an old-fashioned foxhound is among
dogs — a little slow, but of long enduring power. This fish,
we believe, fights as gamely for life when in water as a moun-
tain trout. It does not pull so hard as a bass will for a little
while, but long after a bass would 'throw up the sponge' the
carp comes up smiling, and you cannot see that it has lost a
particle of its power to repeat the same thing for many rouDds.
The truth is that of the carp we caught, though allowed to
play a long time, not one of them said 'I give it up, ' but con-
tinued to the last to fight hard. To any man of 60ul who
knows what good sport is, we would say: 'Make a pond, get
some (as many as you can) young carp and put them in said
pond. Throw out some scraps of bread to these fish once a
day, and in twelve months you can have such sport as would
have electrified old Izaac Walton.' "

A Mean Trick. — The other day a well-known sportsman
doing business on the south side of J. street, between Second
and Third, went fishing. The first thing he did was to cast
his expensive throw-line from the bow of the boat without
first taking the precaution to fasten it. He got out other
tackle, however, and set to work in a lively way, and soon
began to drop perch, cattish, etc., into the bag suspended
from the side of the boat. After he had taken a goodly
number, he drew in his sack to start for home, when he made
the disheartening discovery that some thoughtful friend
had cut open the bottom of it before he left town. He is still
on the warpath. — Sacramento Bee.

It is stated by one of the pilots that in the vicinity of the
wreck of the steamer Escambia on the bar outside the Golden
Gate, the fishing is very good. Since the wreck ocourred it
seems that large quantities of fish have gathered in the neigh-
borhood. Why this is so is not known, unless they find
food in the great quantities of wheat which have come out of
the steamer's hold. Whatever the reason, there are plenty
of fish there. It will not do, however, to go there in a skiff
or a Whitehall boat, so the iish are likely to remain abun-
dant unless they emigrate to the neighborhood of the seawall
where they can rejoice the hearts of many anglere by their
presence.

A Waste of Fine Salmon.— The thousands of pounds of
salmon that have gone to waste during the last few days
have aroused the indignation of all true sportsmen. The
fish that have been thrown into the bay would, judiciously
caught, have supplied hundreds of people with substantial
food. It is without doubt a fact that the salmon that spoiled
on the wharves and steamers were caught before the season
opened and it seems as if something might be done by our
Fish Commissioners to punish the violaters of the law, and
were there such men as the late B. B. Redding at the head
of fishing matters there would no doubt be some steps taken
in the matter. There is a little satisfaction for us to know
that these salmon catchers have had all their work and ex-
pense of shipping for nothing by the fish spoiling on their
hands.

Many of the trout streams are pretty low now and afford
no sport.

They have introduced the California trout into New
Zealand.

Some of the yachtmen had very good sport in Vancouver
Straits last Sunday.

A number of people were fishing on the shoal ground near
Anita rock last Sunday.

Giant powdei is used for fishing on the Hudson river, and
sportsmen are trying to stop it.

The trout are all down at the lower end of the stream, our
headwaters being no longer fashionable.

Last Sunday morning the Market Inspector condemned as
unfit for food 21,000 pounds of salmon.

Wm. T. May with H. C. Neff caught 35 pounds of rock cods-
in one hour at Alcatraz Island on Friday, the IstinBt.

Before long the split bamboos will be laid up in ordinary
and the shotguns taken as the reigning favorite.

People who expect to go up to the Cloud river next Beason
are very much disgusted to read of the killing and wasting of
thousands of salmon in the bay.

On Sunday last there were a great many boats anchored
all along the Saucileto shore, and inquiry among the occu-
pants showed they were having fine sport.

On the Yuba and American rivers there is very fine East-
ern and California trout fishing lately. The Eastern trout
were placed in these rivers several years ago by the Fish
Commissioners and now weigh from J to 1^ pounds each.

A large number of black bass are being put in Lake San
Andreas not only for the purpose of stocking the lake, but
also to exterminate a small fish called the stickleback which
gets into the small pipes in the city, as San Andreas is one of
the Spring Valley Water Co.'s reservoirs.

In measuring distance on the water for fly casting tourna-
ment the method adopted is to have a cord with buoys at*
tached, weighted underneath, so that when the cord *
stretched the buoys stand upright, and the numbers are easily
read for some distance. Buoys placed five feet apart. The
first buoy is marked 25; a knot is tied in the rope at zero,
that is, drawn to the stake from which they cast, so that the
buoys register correctly. The odd feet between the buoys
are estimated, if the full distance is not reached, as it would
take so many buoys to mark every foot.

It seems astonishing that people who will talk about fish
and fishing by the hour will not write about the same sub-
ject for a minute. As a rule it is difficult to get much infor-
mation from anglers for publication. They have their favor-
ite streams, which they keep quiet about, and their favorite
flies, which they keep secret. When ouegoes to them to find
out about these things they will talk about them but will not
give permission to publish the facts. Nor will they take up a
pen to write a few points which will be of interest to
their fellow sportsmen. Yet these same men will quickly
find fault if there is not plenty of fresh news for them. This |
is not a "growl" but only a "hint."

The intention of the originators of fly casting contests was
to encourage and instruct amateurs in fly-castiug; but, by
some means, of late years the judges have laid but little stress
upon any of the points except distance, a ruling that some
object to from the fact that while a man may be able to casta
longdistance, he may at the same time do it in the most
awkward manner, and in the nice points in handling a fly-
rod for fishing, such as "accuracy" (in being able to cast his
fly direct to a certain spot}, "delicacy" (in being able to drop
his fly lighty upon the water), and "style" (being able to han-
dle his rod easily and gracefully, using both hands equally
well, in fact, a practical fly fisherman) be entirely deficient.

If any one catches a flounder in the bay with numerous
teeth in a double row, on both jaws, irregular in size, with
large hooked upcurved ones among the smaller upright teeth,
he will know he has caught the rare hook-billed flounder.
Sometimes they .grow to eighteen inches in length. The fish in
form is extremely slender, the greatest width scarcely ex-
tending one fourth of the total length, and tapering rapidly
toward the extremities. The head enters about 4J times in
the total length, and is narrow, with an immense mouth, the
upper jaw of which exceeds in length the one-half of that of the
head. The eyes are almost even in front, the upper one
placed almost across the top of the head. The scales of the
rish are large and soft; the fish is sometimes caught in these
waters, but not very often.

A Koyal Battue in Germany. — At Hohenwald is situated
the royal game preserve of Germany — a large tract of wood-
land stocked with game birds and animals, the hock-wild or
red deer being conspicuous. At various intervals in the for-
ests are glades of considerable extent, and on each of these is
a hoch-sitzc, or shootiuft-box, half hidden in foliage. In these
structures the adventurous sportsmen enconse themselves
and wait the coming of the deer driven past them by bands
of peasants who, stationed at intervals, advance, in beating the
bushes aud trees, thus drawing the deer from their retreats.
The danger is not groat, and to an American sportsman it
would seem that the excitement of the chase must be entirely
wanting; but it suits the convenience and ease of the nobil-
ity, and that is the chief end and aim among these doughty
Nimrods.

Wild Horses in Idaho. — It ia stated by cowboys engaged
on Snake River, Idaho, that a band of over 500 horses, most-
ly Indian ponies, are running in the Snako River bottoms
without any claimants. The Indian ponies have been run-
ning loose in that section since the removal of the Bannock
Indians from the reservation, having escaped at that time,
and since then many horses owned by prospectors and others
have been missed, and are, no doubt, with the wild ponies.
Some of the Wood River boys propose organizing a party and
striking out to capture the entire band.

1882

lite iprnteawtf jiptfrtstmra.

178

Trotting at the East.

By cable we learn that the Charter Oak Park
aracea closed on September 1st. The 2:l&-elass
race Minnie R won; Pickard second, William
H third, Driver fourth, Dumboldt ruled off.
Time— 2*51, 2:21}, 2:20|, 2:20, 2:21^, 2-23. The
open-to-all race Santa Claus won; Fanny
"Witherspoon second. Time— 2:17f, 2:192,
"2*21|. The three-minute class race Wilson
•won; Eva second, Sweetness third, Red Bird
fourth. Time— 2:25*, 2:22}, 2:23.

The Springfield (Mass.) meeting commenced
at the Hampden Park on September 6th. In
.the 2:29 class, Yellow Dock- won; St. Cloud,
Valley Boy, George A, Independence, and
Brutus in the order named. Time — 2:23£,
2:23, 2:25£. In the 2:23 class, Captain Lewis
-won; Florence Maid, Lucrece, and R Pin the
order named. Time— 2:20}, 2:20}, 2:22}.

The fall meeting of the Cleveland Trotting
Club opened on September 5th. In the 2:40
class, Fred Golddust won; Sam'l J. Tilden
second, Kittie Patchen third, Colonel Banister
fourth; best time, 2:27 J. In the 2:29 class,
Ewing won; Gift Junior second, Rigolette
third, Polka Dot fourth; best time, 2:21$.
The two mile running race between Miss
Williams of Kansas and Miss Burke of Ne-
braska, was won by Miss Williams in straight
leats; time, 3:46£, 3:55£.

Foxhall, Bookmaker, Romeo and Wallen-
stein have been accepted for the Czarowitz
stakes, October 10th at New Market, and Iro-
quois, Nereid, Sachem, Aranza, Foxhall, Don
Fulano, Bookmaker, Romeo and Wallenstein
have been accepted for the Cambridgeshire
stakes, October 24th. Both these important
handicaps were won last year by Mr. Keene's
horse, Foxhall.

At Minneapolis on Sept. 7th, in the first
Tace for the 2:40 class, Prince Arthur won,
Brown Wilkes second, Mollie B. third, Lady
Florence fourth ; time, 2:27 h 2:27$, 2:29£. In
the pacing race for a purse of $5,000, four
ieats were made, when the race was post-
poned. The horses paced as follows: Gem,
5, 2, 1, 1: Buffalo Girl, 2, 1, 5, 2; Mattie
Hunter, 1, 4, 2, 3; Flora Belle, 3, 3, 3, 4;
Lucy, 4, 5, 5, 5; time— 2:19£, 2:15}, 217}, 2:17}-.

At the Cleveland meeting was a four-in-hand
team race, which trotted the second heat in
2:40}-, beating the best previous record for
four-in-hand teams 7f seconds.

At the Hampden Park races on the 7th,
Clingstone gave an exhibition of speed for a
purse of $1000, trotting three heats in 2:20,
2:19 and 2:18. In the 2:34-classrace six heats
were trotted. Theresultwas: LouiseN, l.May
Thome, 2; Barrett, 3; Winchester Maid, 4.
Time, —2:30, 2:26, 2:26, 2:25, 2:27 }, 2:25£.
In the 2:26 class Onawa was first, Mannie sec-
ond, John Hall third, Ethel Medium fourth.
Time— 2-2H, 2:25$, 2:223, 2:22}.

The Chico Pair.

It is pleasant to learn that the fair of the
third District Agricultural Society, composed
of the counties of Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Colu-
sa, Tahama, Yolo and Sacramento, is growing
in popularity every year, and that more
sternous efforts have been made to insure its
success. The track has been very much im-
proved under the charge of Charles Sherman,
dispite the fact that no races have taken place
this season at the driving park. The fair
opened on the 5th, but as is usually the case
there was a great deal of delay in getting the
exhibits into order, as the secretary, J. H.
Krause, was busy all the day in registing the
entries, the same showing thus far a notable
increase on those of the previous years. On
the succeeding day the pavilion was in far
better order and the visitors were generally
pleased with the result, although a few vacant
spaces that were bespoken showed that some
exhibitors were yet to retard at the races.
There was the largest show of good stock ever
seen at these fairs, and the racing gave general
satisfaction to the large crowd of visitors who
were present. On the opening day the first
race was for a purse of $450, trotting, for the
2:30 class. The entries were: Winston, Slim
Jim and Carlisle. The former won in three
straight heats. Best time, 2:27. Slim Jim
was distanced in the first heat, and Carlisle in
the second heat. On the second day there
was a large crowd at the track. The nrstrace
was running, a mile dash, for $150. Maria
F., Minnie Bell and Lady Partisan started.
Maria F. won easily; Minnie Bell second and
Lady Partisan third. Time 1:46J. The sec-
ond race was a free handicap, running, one
and an eighth mile; entrance $50, $25 forfeit,
$200 added. Fred Hunter, Shiner, Jubilee,
Jim Brown, Ingersoll and Howell started.
Howell won. Time, 1:57J-

The first attraction on Thursday was the

{>arade of horses and cattle. Next cam* the
adies' tournament. The entries were: Mrs.
B. C. Trefry, Mrs. R. A. McCormick, Miss
Horner and Miss Annie Clark. They gave a
fine exhibition of equestrianism, and the large
audience expressed great satisfaction. The
judges will award the prizes to-morrow morn-
ing. Following the tournament was a race
of a mile and a half, for three-year-olds.
Hearst entered Maria Fi, Miller entered Lady
Partisan, and Anderson entered Minnie Bell.
Maria F. won the race and money. Time —
2:58J. The second race was running, one
mile and repeat, for a purse of $250. Hunter,
Shiner and Jubilee were entered. Jubilee
won the first heat. Time — 1:46; Shiner won
the second heat. Time — 1:49|; Jubilee won
the next heat and race. Time — 1:59A. The
third race was trotting; $150, for three-year-
olds; three in five. Monte, Telegraph and
Zulu Chief entered. Monte won the first
heat. Time — 2:54J, and Telegraph the sec-

ond. Time — 2:58. The race was postponed
until the next day.

The Entry for the Saratoga Stakes. —
The entries for the great stakes of next year
and of 18S4 that were recently closed, show
such a large increase in the number of sub-
scribers that all fear that the "boom " of last
year and of this year up to the present will
not be sustained is at an end. Not only have
the entries for the Saratoga events closed well,
but those to be run at Jerome Park, Sheeps-
head Bay and Monmouth Park also show an
increase. The number of entries for the Sara-
toga events as closed on the 15th, compared
with those for the previous four years, are as
follows :

1882. 1881. 1880. 1879. 1878.

Saratoga Stakes, 2 y.o 62 45 47 18 40

Kentucky Stakes, 2 y. o 67 37 30 22 21

Travers Stakes, 3 y. o 77 64 66 S6 45

Alabama Stakes, 3 y. o 72 60 61 18 38

Kenner Stakes, 3 y. o 87 44 44 37 40

In addition to the stakes given above, the
two new three-year-old stakes — the Iroquois
and Foxhall — both received a large entry, the
Iroquois S4 and the Foxhall 96. One reason,
perhaps, for the large increase is that all the
stakes have a small declaration clause — for the
Saratoga and Kentucky $20 if declared on the
1st of next January, and for the three-year-
olds $25 if declared out by January 1, 1SS4.
Among the subscribers for both the two and
three-year-old stakes appear the names of
Mr. Kelso, N. W. Kittson, Oden Bowie,
Churchill & Johnson, T. J. Megibbon, B. W.
Walden, Dwyer Brothers, W. M. Conner, C.
Seed, Milton Young, W. A. Dun, Appleby &
Johnson, W. L. Scott, the Suffolk and Preak-
ness stables, and a dozen others; but the
great eastern stables — the Lorillards, the Bel-
monts, "Withers, and others — are apparently
conspicuous by their absence.

American Horses from England. — Mr.
James K. Keene has weeded out his English
stable, as four of his thoroughbreds have
recently returned to New York. These are
Bushman, b. c, 4, by Glenelg — Anna Bush;
Seminole, ch. c, 4, by Australian — Alabama;
General Scott, 3, by Glen Athol — Lotta, and
Cromwell, br. c, 3, by King Alfonso — Quick-
step. All four were bred in America, and
have been sent back after various phases of
lack of success on the English turf, three
having started and none being bracketed as
winners. The passage over was a long and
tedious one, head winds prevailing during
the best part of the journey, which occupied
thirteen days. The horses are now quartered
at the Sheepshead Bay track in charge of
Warfield, a young colored man, who rode and
won the Breeders' Stakes with compensation
at Monmouth Park in 1880. Although the
horses have been in their present quarters
two or three days they bear the marks of the
voyage and perhaps lack of good treat-
ment. In the stable are also Palmetto and
Manhattan, both two -year-olds, which are ex-
pected to start at the Sheepshead Bay autum
meeting. Dan Sparling has been retired to
Harrisburg, Va., where, under charge of F.
A. Dangerfield, he will be put to the stud.
: **

Electrified Horses. — A great crowd col-
lected recently in Nassau street, New York,
to see the astonishing conduct of the horses
at a certain point in the road. One horse no
sooner reached the mysterious spot than it
reared, pawed the air for a moment, and then
started off at a speed that fairly took away_ the
driver's breath. Other animals acted in a
similarly inexplicable manner, to the aston-
ishment of the spectators. It was at length
discovered that a discharge of electricity un-
derground was the cause of the trouble, the
electricity communicating with the horses
through their iron shoes. A policeman gave
notification of the disturbance to the Edison
Company, and the current was cut off. "You
see," said Edison, "excavations are made from
time to time for the laying of steam heating
pipes, and this causes us no end of trouble
Our conductors become undermined and get
pressed down upon the pipes, so that when
a heavy truck passes along there is a jar, and
an electric shock is the result."

The Laws of the Turf. — Donohue, the
jockey, has broght an action for libel against
James Kelly, the bookmaker, placing the dam
ages at $10,000, and Kelly has furnished bail
in the sum of $3,000. The action is based on
a turf event which occurred at the Mon
mouth Park meeting. On July 20 Donohue
was mounted on John H. Harbeck's horse,
Marathon, who was backed heavily to win
the race. Carrol Livingston's horse, Hospo-
dar, came in ahead and it was charged on the
course at the time that Hospodar won the
race because Marathon was "pulled" by the
jockey. Kelly was the principal accuser
against Donohue. He said that Donohue
while pretending to whip Marathon with his
right hand was holding him back with his
left hand, and that Donohue was bribed to do
so by F. Theodore Walton, proprietor of the
St. James Hotel.

■*

The Purse of $10,000 offered by W. P.
Balch of Boston, and that will be decided on
September 14th at the Beacon Park, closed on
August 31st, when the fourth payment was
made together with the following nomina-
tions: Fanny Whiterspoon, Black Cloud,
Helene, Clingstone, Parana, Edwin Thorne,
Humboldt and Santa Claus. There were
thirteen entries paid up, so evidently
there were some nominators who could
not find horses of sufficient speed to
contest with those who would probably be
named. It promises to be the sensational
trot of the season.

Olympic Club Election. — The Olympic
Club election on Monday last resulted, after a
close contest, in the victory of the following
compromise ticket; President, Horace P.
Fletcher; Vice-President, Martin J. Flavin;
Treasurer, Henry B. Russ; Secretary, Richard
S. Polastri; Leader, Hiram B. Cook. Direc-
tors— James B. Stetson, Charles W. Piatt,
James H. Jennings, Joseph Lyons, Wm, Lev-
ison, Wm. C. Brown.

The first conviction in Los Angeles county
for shooting game out of season was obtained
on Tuesday last. The prosecution was made
by the Los Angeles Sportsmen's Club.

Market Report.

FLOUR— Market fairly firm. We quote as follows:
Best City Extra. S5 37$(ff;S5 50; Superfine, S4 51*®
$4 75; Interior Extra, $4 75(S$5 25; In terio 'Superfine
S3 75®S4 ip bbl.

WHEAT— The situation 1b less favorable for the
selling interest, and if any great pressure were made
to realize, a bad break would probably be tbe result.
The asking figures are reported to be SI G7£. Spot
sales of good shipping in small parcels recorded as
low as SI 62i also No. 2 White, September delivery, at
SI 58J p ctl.

BARLEY— The deliveries of October and November
absorb most of the attention. Prices range, for No 1
Feed, October, from SI 32i(o:Sl 34; do November,
SI 34:o.$l 35P ctl; Brewing, SI 38J; coast Chevalier,
SI 30; coast Feed, SI 27 3p ctl.

OATS— The market is well supplied and the prices
unsteady. The range for spot lots is from SI 55®
SI 75 ¥> ctl.

EYE-S2 05 is bid and and S2 37$ asked for No 1.
September.

HAY-We quote: Alfalfa, SU;a.S13 50; Wheat S13®
$16; Wild Oat, £12® $15 50 T? ton.

STRAW— Quotable at 55(SJ60c & bale.

BEANS — quoted at: Bayos, $2 4i.®?2 50; Butter,

51 25 a S3 50 for small and S3 G0J*S3 80 for large;
Lima, S3 50®S3 75; Pea, $2 50; Pink, S2®S2 25; Red,
LS2"$2 25; Bmall White, §2 50; large White, $2 30®

52 40 V* ctl.

ONIONS— Silversklns sell for 50®70cq9l ctl, and Bed
for 30® 40c IP Back.

POTATOES— Small choice lots only sell at the ex-
treme quotation, Wharf rates are as follows; Early
Rose, 85c®Sl; Garnet Chile, S1®$1 10 £f ctl; Sweet,
SI 50®S1 75 <p* ctl.

POULTRY— Job lots quoted as follows : Live Tur-
keys, gobblers, 15®1 c; do Hens, 15®17c; Roosters,
$5®S6 for old and $4 50®S6 for young; HenB, So®
$6 50; Broilers, S3®33 50 according to size; Ducks,
S4®S5 50 ^ doz; Geese, S1®S1 25 $> pair; Goslings,
SI 25®S1 75 .p pair.

GAME — We quote; Hare, 81 75®32 25; Rabbits,
SI® SI 50; Doves, 50® 75cp dozen; Venison, 10®12c
p ft.

PROVISIONS— Values steady. We quote ; Eastern
Hams, 17i®Jl8$c; California Hams, 16®16ic for plain,
1G£®17c for sugar-cured canvased; Eastern Break-
fast Bacon, 17£®jl8c; California Smoked Bacon, 16i®
16jc for heavy and medium, and 17$®18c for light
and extra light; Clear Sides, 10^®103c; Pork, 321 5 ®
$22 for extra Prime, $24®S25 for Prime Mess, $25®
§25 50 for Mess, $27 for Clear and $2t®$28 50 for ex-
tra Clear; Pigs* Feet,Slfl^Sl8V> bbl; Mess Beef, $14 for
bbls and $7 for hf bbls ; Extra Mess Beef, $14 50®$15 ;
Family Beef, S10®^16 50 ® bbl.

HONEY-Comb, 14®17c; extracted, 7®9c ^ lb.

EGGS— Liberal arrivals would break prices, as the
inquiry at present rates is said to be very limited.
We quote prices; California choice, 40®45c; Inter-
ior, 32i®37£c; Eastern, 30®32$c; Oregon, 35®37£c $■
doz.

BUTTER— An absence of outside orders and close
purchases on the part of local buyera give the mar-
ket an easy tone. Fancy, 40c; choice, 35®37£c; flfair
to good, 26®32Jc; interior lots from country stores,
2^®25c; firkin, 29®31c for good to choice, and 25®
27?tc for ordinary; pickled roll, 30®31jc; Eastern, 20
®25c \y ft.

CHEESE— Market easy, and quotations are, Califor-
nia, 12A®13ic for choice; 10® 12c from fair to good;
do, factory, in boxes, 15®16c; Eastern, 16®17c; Wes-
tern, ll®13ic & ft.

HIDES AND SKINS— Fair business reported.
Dealers are paying tbe following cash rates for lots
in order; Dry hides, usual selection, 20j3.29ic; culls
one-third leas, and Mexican Hides lc l? ft less. Dry
Kip, 18® 19c; Dry Calf, 21® 22c; Slated Steers, over 55
fts, lie ^' ft; Steers and Cows, medium, 10c; light
do, 7ic; Salted Kip, 15 to 30 fts, 10®10ic; Salted Calf,
11® 12jc ^ ft; Dairy Calf, 65® 70c each; Sheep Skins,
20®25c for Shearlings : 25®5uc for short, 60®80c for
medium, and 75c®l$ apeice for long wool and
wool skins. Butchertown Green Skins bring higher
prices.

TALLOW— Good demand, quotable at 8J®8ic 3? ft
for rendered and 10i®llc for refined, both in ship-
ping order.

WOOL— The week so far has not been productive of
any notable result. Inquiry nominal. We quote;
Humboldt and Mendocino, 25®26£c 4? ft; Sonoma,
24®26c; Siskiyou and Modoc, 2UOj25c; San Joaquin,
free, 17®18c; San Joaquin, defective, no sale; South-
ern Coast, burry and seedy, 15®17c; Eastern Oregon,
choice, 21®24c; Eastern Oregon fair, 20®22c; Eastern
Oregon, poor, 18®19c; Valley Oregon, hne, 25®;27c;
Valley Oregon, coarse, 23®24c.

FRUIT— Supplies are not coming forward quite so
freely, and occasional sales are made above our
quotations. We quote; Apples, 25®50c ^ bskt and
5C®31 f box; Pears, 25® 4Uc ^ bskt and 40®60c t>
box; Bartlettdo, 50c®$l 4? basket and $1 50® $2 t>
box; Strawberries, $10®$12 ^ chest; Raspberries,
$10®$12 ^ chest; Peaches, 35c®$l ^ box and 30®60c
^' bskt for common and 75c®Sl ^ bskt for choice;
Figs, 40®75c$¥ box; Grapes, 35®50c for common, 50
®75c for Black Hamburg, 50®75c for Rose of Peru,
50® 80c ty box for Muscat and 75c®$l 25 & box for
Tokay; Plums, 25®75c$?box; Quinces, 75c®$l F
box; Blackberries, $4®$5 p1 chest; Watermelons, $4®
$10 f hundred ; Cantaloupes, 60c®$l ty crate ;
Lemons, $8®$9 & box for Sicily and $1®$1 50 for
California; Limes, $12®$15 t? box for Mexican; Ba-
nanas, $2®$3 GO & bunch; Pineapples, S6®$8 $>
dozen; Tahiti Oranges, $35®$45 qf* thousand.

VEGETABLES— Continue In large supply at un-
changed rate. We quote: Marrowfat Squash, $5®$8
^ton; Carrots, 30®50c: Turnips, 75c®$l; Cauliflower,
K0®65c ^ dozen; Cabbage, 50®75c <p ctl; Garlic,
l®ijc V* ft; Cucumbers, 15®30c |> box; Green Peas,
4c^ft; Green Peppers, 60®75c ^ box; Tomatoes,
10®30c^box: Celery, 50c ^ doz; Summer Squash,
30®50c |> box; String Beans, 3®4c ^ ft; Green Corn,
7®12c^doz; Okra, 50@75c; Egg Plant, 50® 75c ^
box,

MEATS— Following are the rateB for whole carcas-
ses from slanghterera to dealers :

BEEF— Prime, 7j®8c; medium grade, 6fc®7c; in-
ferior, 5j®6c & ft.

VEAL— Large Calves, 6j®7c; small ones, 8®10c
^ft.

MUTTON— Wethers are quotable at 4j®5c and Ewea
at 4®4*c <t? ft. according to quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 6®6ic ^ ft.

PORK— Live Hogs, 7j$®8c for hard and 7®7Jc for
soft; dressed do, 102®iu|c t> ft for hard grain bogs.

J. A. McKEBRON,

MANUFACTURER OF FINE HARNESS.

337 Saner Street,

Between Dupont and Stockton, San Francisco.
Repairing neatly and promptly executed.

J. CONDON'S

tS~HAND BALL C 0 U R T, -^J

333 Howard St., bet. Third A Fourth.

Match Game every Sunday. Fine Wines and
Liquors.

G-. H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

251 Market Street.

Repairs to order. Elevator, 12 Front street

NO PAY IN AD VANCE.
The Great Electric Hair Tonic.

The only Bure remedy that will restore the hair.

.Laboratory and Salesroom, 120 Tyler Street.

For sale by all druggists.

BALL COURT,
846. HO WARD STREET 846.
Pine Wines, Liquors and Cigars.

Wm. AIKINS, Proprietor.

FOR A COOL, REFRESHINO DRINK,

Sample's Headquarters,

231 Kearny Street, bet. Bash and Salter.

S. S. SAMPLE.
MME. BXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMENS HEADQUARTERS.
Northeast Corner Post Street A Central At.

Refreshments and Ladies' Sitting Room.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

Importers of and Dealers in

OUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING

TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

S13 (lay Street. San Francisco.

DAVID L. LEVY,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

AND TESTIMONIALS,

39 Third Street, San Francisco.

Repairing neatly done.

dak McCarthy^

LIVERY, BOARDING & SALE STABLE,
608 Howard Street, Near Second.

TABGEST STOCK OP FAST LIVERY TEAMS
J in the State. First-class boarding. Horses bought
and sold. Cash advanced on horses, buggies, sulkies,
harness or anything connected with the business.

PAUL PRIEDHOPER,

PA THOLOGICAL HORSE-SHOER,

105 Commercial Street.

Practical in all its various branches.

TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 California Street.

Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

T. G. PARKER & CO. ,

THE AMERICAN TAILORING ESTAB-
LISHMENT,
237 Kearny Street, near Bush.

Business Suits |25 to IIS

Dress Suits $40 to 960

No Chinese labor employed nor shoddy trim-
mings used.

REMOVAL.

HENRY STEIL,

HENRY STEIL,

IMPORTING TAILOR,
IMPORTING TAILOR,

has behoved to his

NI5 S5SSII 621 aSU23

MARKET STREET, PALACE HOTEL.

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR,

—1882.—

The subscriber has a lot of thoroughbred horses
which will bo offered at

Auction Sale

During the State Pair Week at Sacramento. The lot
consists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings,

w. L PBITCHAnr

174

%1xz |Pmte attd ^poxtsmuu.

Sept 9

J. O'KAJSTE,

MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF

HARNESS, SADDLES, BLANKETS,

WHIPS, BOOTS, ETO.

96? Mar feet Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MAN-
ufactnre of "boots" of all kinds for horses. Can
refer to all the principal trainers and horsemen on the
Pacific coast. .

N. B. — My acknowledged superiority in tins branch
of business" is largely due to careful observation and
the valuable suggestions of the most skillful turfmen
of the United states, the benefits of which revert to the
public in the shape of a GENUINE WELL -FITTING
ARTICLE. Sole agent for Dr. A. H. Dixon s Condition
Powders and for Makiuney's patent " Eureka and
" Eclipse " Toe Weights. Repairing; done with neatness
and dispatch. Has always on hand the finest assort-
ment of English ladies' and gentlemen's saddles, bridles,
whips, spurs, bits and 2%-Tb race saddles.

P. DOYLE,

HARJiESS, COLIAK,
HAB3SESS, COLLAR.
BABSISS, COLLAR,

SADDLE
SADDLE
SADDLE

HOUSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.
HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.

iOli Market Street, San Francisco.

All Work Made of the Best Materials, by
Hand, and Wakbanted,

SEND FOR PRICES.

Laveracks for Sale.

Sporting Goods.

BOX INC GLOVES, FOILS, COMBAT

SWORDS, MASKS, INDIAN CLUBS,
Hunting Knives, oar own Manufacture

DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS, _Finest_assortraent

in the city
Leading Cutters.

WILL A FUCK.

769 Market street.

LLEWELLYN SETTERS
FOR SALE.

Por lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

Bine Belton Setter Pups.

From Belton and BelL the son of Jessie— hy Dan— by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for 5^5
each. For information apply at the office of Breeder,
and Sportsman. .

TURKISH & RUSSIAN

STEAM BATHS.
So. JIBS Montgomery Street, near "Wash-
ington, San Francisco.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F. and Hazel
K. whelped April 20, 1S82, out of Lulu Laverack by
Macgregor, Hob Roy-Queen Mab.

Price of Daisy, $50, of Hazel, $35.

Will book orders for sure Laverack pups by Prince
Laverack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverack.
Corlowitz Petrel, at $25 each, when seven weeks old,

Enquire of Ed. Bbeedeb and Sportsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser If
not as represented or if not satisfactory.

GORDAN

BROS.,

• DRAPERS AND TAILORS,

202KEARNY STREET,

NOETHEAST CORNER SUTTER, '

SAN ERA NC I SCO .

I most complete assortment of

Fall and Winter Goods.

The most choice qualities,

Neatest patterns and

The latest Stles.y

C ' P. R. R.

Steam baths cure intemperanec.

Medicated vapor baths cure catarrh,
nasal, throat and lung diseases.

THESE BATHS CUBE CONSTIPATION, PILES,
liver and kidney diseases, fever and ague and bilious-
ness, acting as a perfect rejuvenator for all nervousness
and debility, and to recuperate the system after long-
continued sickness , when all othe.r remedies have failed.
Connected with this establishment is a medical sanita-
rium, where patients will receive every attention and
home comfort, including pleasant rooms and hygienic
board. Send for circulars giving full description of
these baths and cost for a course of treatment.

DR. JUSTIN GATES,

late of Sacramento, proprietor of the Turkish and Rns-
Eian baths, medical sanitarium and steam bath drug
■tore, 722 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

BUY DIRECT

From the Manufacturer.

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES .
and WAGONS.

ANY STYLE MADE TO ORDER.

Sulkies a Specialty.

Personal attention given to

Painting, Varnishing, Alterations
and Repairs.

OFFICE AND FACTORY,

1 3 i 7 AND 13 19 .MABEEI STREET,

Between Ninth and Tenth Streets, San Francisco.

M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, MAY 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive In San
Francisco, as follows:

SPECIMEN OF OUR ARTIST'S HUMOR.

THE FISHMONGER.

Ul'XDKEDS OF DELIGHTED ONES SEE, FOB THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR EITES

The Japanese Artist and Embroiderers

At work in their native costumes^at

Ichi Ban, 22 & 24 Geary St.

The BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN is printed with SHA TTUCK & FLETCHER'S INK

9.30 A m

• 4.00 P M

• 4.30 P M
8.00 a m
3.30 pm

• 4.30 p M
8.00 a ii

• 4.00 P M
9.30 a 11
4.30 PM
*.00am

•4.00 pm
S.OOa m

•4.30pm

X 8. 00 A M
9.30 a m
8.00 a m
5.00 PM
9.30 am

•4.00 pm
8.00 am
8.00 a m
10.00 am
3.00 p m
5.00 p m
3.30 pm
5.30 p w
8.00 am
8.00 am
8.00 am
3.30 P m

• 4.30 P m

• 4.00 P m
8.00.
3.00 p m
8.00 am
9.30 a m
3.30 p h

•4.00pm
•4.30pm
3.30 p m
8.00 a m
•4.30pm
" 8.00 am

DESTINATION.

. . Antioch and Martinez. ,

. . .Calistoga and Napa. .

Express .

. f Deming, El Paso \

. \ Paso and East. J" - Emigrant.

. j Gait and , via Livermore

. ( Stockton j via Martinez

...lone

. . .Knight's Landing

" " ({Sundays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South ....
. . .Livermore and Pleasanton

.Madera and Fresno..

. . .Marysville and Chico. .

. . .Niles and Haywards. .

f Ogden and \ Express

\ East i Emigrant

..Redding and Red Bluff

| Sacramento, 1 via Livermore .
J Colfax and > via Benicia. ,
\ i

. (Alta I via Benicia.

. . .Sacramento, via Benicia

. . . Sacramento River Steamers
.. .San Jose

. .Vallejo. .

tfSundays only)..

. Willows and Williams. .

NORTHERN DIVISION

Southern Pacific Railroad.

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FOBTHER NOTICE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco,,
from Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between
Third and Fourth Streets, as follows :

M0 A
J. 30 p :
1.25 p :
j.15 P :

DESTINATION.

San Mateo. Redwood and
Menlo Park.

Santa Clara, San Jose,
and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
and Salinas.

HoUister, and Tres Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

. v.

6.40 A u
8.10 A M
9.03 a m

10.02 A M

' 3.36 P ii
f 4.59 P Jtf

6.00 P M
t 8.15 p M

9.03 a r.
*10. 02 A m
* 3.36 P ii

6.00 P J)
t 8.15 p m

no. 02 a m

6.00 P M

no.02 a m

6.00 p m

1 Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

2.40 pm
•12.40 P M
"10.10 am

7.40 p m
11.40am
•10.10 am

•10.10 A M
7.40 P M
2.40 p m
7.10 am
5.40 pm
12.40 p M
5.40 pm
'10.10 am

tn.40 a m

2.40 p M
5.40 pm
8.40 a M
2.40 pm
12.40 p M
5.40 P M
5.40 pm
4.10 pm
9.40 am

• 8.40am
11.40 am

6.10 a M
5.40 pm
5.40 P M
7.40 pm
11.40 am
'10.10 am

• 6.00 a m
4.10 P M
9.40 am
7.40fm
2.40 P m

J11.40AM
*12.40 p M
•10.10 A M

11.40 am
•7.40 pm

'10.10 AM

• 7.40 P M

Stage connections are made daily with the 10:30 a. M"
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which
connect with 8:30 a. m. Train.

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; alBO Pacific
Express from "El Paeo" at Antioch.

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS, VIA OAKLAND
PIER.

Eroni San Francisco Dally.

to EAST OAKLAND •e.OO— •6.30—7.30—8.30— 9.30—

10.30 — 11.30 — 12.30—1.30—2.30—3.30—4.30-5.30—6.30—
7.00- -S.00— 9. 30— 11 .00— *12.00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00— *+6.30— 7.00-*+7.30— 8.00— *t8.30—
9.00— M9.30— 10.00— 11.00— 12.00— 1.00— 2.00— 3.00— *»3. 30
— 4.00— *M. 30- 5.00— *t5.30-6.00-*t6.30— 7.00— *8.00 —
9.30-11.00— "12.00.

To BERKELEY •6.00— *6.30— 7.00— ♦7.30— 8.00- "S.30—

9.00— i 9.30-10.00 — U0.30— 11.00- 111. 30-12. 00-1.00 -
2.00—3.00 — 4.00—4.30—5.00—5.30—6.00—6.30-7.00—8.00
-9.30— '12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY •6.00-'6.30-7.00-*7.30— 18.00

— *8.30 —9,00— 10.00-11.00— 2.00-3.00— 4.00— #4.30— 5.00
— #5. 30— 6. 00— #6.30— 7. 00.

To San Francisco Dally.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND— *5. 32 -•6.02-6. 32-
7 02— 7 32— 8.02— 8.32— 9.02-9.32-10.02- 10.32 — 11.02 —
1132— 12.03 — 12.32-1.02-1.32-2.02— 2.32- 3.02- -3,32- -
4.02— 4,32-5.02— 5.32— 6. 02-€.32— 7.02- 8.02—9.32 —11.02

»ROM EAST OAKLAND »5.21— *5.51— 6.21-6.51— 7.51

-S.51— 9.51— 10.51-11.51— 12.51— 1.51— 2.51— 3.51 -4.51—
5.51— 6.51— 7.51— 9.21— 10. 5L

From ALAMEDA-*5;i5-*5.45-6.15-7.10-M7.35—8.10-
•tS35-y.l0-n9.35-10.10-*tl0.3d— 11. 10-12.10-1. 10-
2 10 — 3.10-4.10-*t4.35— 5.10-*i5.35-6.10-n6.35-7.15
•t7. 35-9. 15-10.45.

From BERKELEY •5.45-,6.15-6.45-*7.15—7.45-

•8.15 _8.-« -19.15 -9.43-t 10. 15-10.45- Jll. 15-11.45-
12 45—1 45-2.45-3.45-4.15—4.45—5.15—5.45—6.15—6.45
-7.45-9.15— n0.45.

From WEST BERKELEY "5.45— '6.15-6.45— *7.15-

7 45 — 8.45 — 9.45- 10.45-1.45-2.45-3,45— 4.45-»5.15—
».45-'6.15— 6.45-«7.15.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort the best places in the
State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and . Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may
he had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradiBe for sports-
men.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

OP THE

"HOTEL DEL MON TE, "

IS UNSURPASSED.
A SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANK

(150 X 50 feet)

ELEGANT ROOMS

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOOX'FX AND SANTA CRUZ,

IS VIA THE

Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

SANTA CRUZ RAILROAD*,

B£B~At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. con-
nects daily with Trains of the S. P. R. R. -

TheS. P.R.R. runs through the counties of San
Mateo, Santa Clara, Nan Benito. Santa Cruz and Mon-
terey, m each of which game abounds in great variety.
Notably . - .

Quail, Pigeon,

Snipe, Duck, Geese*
and Dear.

Deer

(REEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO •7.15-9.15—11.15—1.15—3.15

—5.15.
Fkom OAKLAND '6.15—8.15-10.15-12.15—2.15-4.15.

All trains run daily, except when Btar (•) denotes
Sunday b excepted. tTrains marked thus (t) ruu via
East Oakland. {Sundays only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co. ,
JewelerB, 101 and 103 Montgomery St. S. F.

A. N. TOWNE,

Gen.Supt.

T. II. GOODMAN,

Ger\. Pass & Tkt Agt.

Lakes PILAKCITOS and SAN. ANDREAS are

reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PUBIS
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly eall attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN I'.Kl'NO 'arid McMA*
JION'S forlUFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and otl'er special Inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport. . ■

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportamen and others presenting Passage Tickets of
any descriptleh issued by this Company will ho enti-
tled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS

hen carried In Baggage Cars and put in charge of
n. Train Baggagemen are instructed :
for all dogs received in Baggage

Train Buggagemet
to issue CHECKS
Cars,

Ov«J""In order to guard against accidents to Doge
while in transit, It is necessarv that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle Checked and carried free of charge. Guns taken
apart and securely packed in wood or leather casea
may be taken in Passenger Care,

TICKET OFFICES.— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, and No. 2 New Montgomery hIc et. Palace Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R\ JUDAJI, ;

Superintendent Asst. Pass, and Tkt Agt,

OZrS. P. Atlantic ExprCBS Train via Los AngeleB
Yuma, etc., leaves San Francisco dully \ia OaklaD
Ferry, foot of Market Street, at 9 :30 a. if,

i

1882

3^Ixje ^xtc&cx m%& jipcrriswatt.

17

'Red Clover."

"KXEEDHAM'S RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS AND
JN extracts are the greatest blood- purify er in the
world; also a sure cure for cancer, salt rheum, catarrh,
bronchitis, etc. I cau refer to many letters and testi-
monials of those who have been cured — some of them
very remarkable. I will send circulars and testimonials
to those wishing them. Address

W. C. SEEDHA3T, Box 422, San Jose, Cal.,
Sole agent for Pacific Coast. "2ml

California's Exposition for 1882

Sacramento, California,
Opens Monday, September 1 ltb.

Closes Saturday, September I 6th.
A Holiday Week of Recreation and Sport.

$40,000 IN CASH

To be awarded in Premiums.

The premium List is full and complete and is divided
into seven departments. The Society's Gold Medal
(valued at |100) will be awarded to the most meritorious
display in each department. The exhibition of live
stock promises to be large and f ully up to the standard
in each class. The latest and newest designs in Agri-
cultural Implements will be on exhibition. The prod-
ucts of the soil representing California's greatest inter-
est will be fullv shown. The Speed Programme (for
entries see small bills i is within itself a distinct exhi-
bition wherein the produce of California's Breeding
Establishments will be shown in their respective
classes Wing Shooting, Ladies' Equestrianism, and
other sports will be held daily at the Park during the

Th'eC P R. R. Co. will transport articles to and
from the Fair free of charge. Wells, Fargo & Co.

will deliver packages free not weighing over jj pounds.
Application for space both at Park and Pavilion should
be made at once to the Secretary. Season tickets, ad-
mitting self and family, So. Single admission, 50c.

B HUGH M. LARUE, President.
EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB,

(L'd)

MLEBOtTRNE, Australia,

— — -o ipe R

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a
' day to be named early in January nest, 18S3 :

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With: Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of 150 each
from Starters added.

Mile heats ; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings. e—*„

Winner to receive $2,500 ; second, two-thirds of Sweep
and Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or be-
4p m. on WEDNESDAY, fit h December, 1SS2. _

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in
the National Trotting Assocation of the United, States,
under which Rules the races will be governed. _

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing K- J . GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

TFLBST DAT—Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

Ho 1 District, trotting, 3 minute class ; purse, $300.
No 2 District, trotting, 2 :i» class ; purse, $400.
Kb. 3. District, running, colt race, free for all 2-year
olds, half mile dash; purse, $200.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Ho 4. Trotting, free for all that never beat 2 :30 ; purse
$500.

SAME DAY.
No. 5. District, running, free for all, half mile and re-
peat ; purBe, 1245. ,

SAME DAY.
Ko 6, Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purse,
$260.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.
Grand Stock Parade.

' A liberal purse will be offered for a long distance
Ladies' riding match. Arrangements are being per-
fected.

No. 7. District, trotting, 3-year-olda and under; purse
(360.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

No. 8. District, trotting, 2 -.45 class ; purse, $400.
No. 9. District, running. 2-year-olds, three-quarter
mile dash; purse, $:5J0.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

No. 10. Trotting, free for all ; purse, $500.

SAME DAY.

No. 11. District, running, free for all, three-quarters of
a mile dash; purBe $250.

SAME DAY.

No. 12. Running, free for all, 2 mile dash; purse, $350
REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting races are the three best in five, unles
otherwise specified, three to enter and two to start
Entrance fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomi-
nation. Purses divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first
horse, 30 per cent, to second, and lit per cent, to third.

All running purses to be divided, two-thirds to the
first horse and one-third to the second horse; four to
enter and two to start, except race No. 11, ihree to enter
and two to start.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats.

To fill running races, four or more subscribers are

All the'two-year-oida, when rui n:.ig in their classes,
Bhall carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for
maresand geldings.

All three-year olds, when running in their classes, to
Carry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above.

No added money for.a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con^
sent of the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast BloM Hor3e Association
(old weights) to govern runnin' races, except when
conditions named are otherwise.

All entries made in writing, gh ng nirae, Bex, color
and marks of horses ; also, name at. d residence of owner.
In running raceB, full colors to -be worn by rider ; and
drivers of trotters are respeetfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in their entries, as
their horses will be designated upon programmes by the
colors worn by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre-
tory on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1882.

Write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope.

Note— "Exile" is barred from trotting races 1, 2 and
8. G. J. BARETTO, President.

B. H. HEWITT, Secretary.

SEVENTEENTH

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

OP

The Mechanics' Institute

OPENED TO THE PUBLIC OK

TUESDAY. AUGUST 15. 1889,

AT

THE NEW PAVILION,

rarkin. Hayes, Polk and Grove sis..
AND CONTINUES UNTIL SEPT. 16.

PREMIUMS OF GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE
medals, diplomas and cash will be awarded to mer-
itorious exhibits in art, manufactures and natural,
products.

Full information will be given or sent by applying at
the office.

P. B. CORNWALL, President.

J. H. CULVER, Sec'y.

J. H. GILMORE, Sup't.

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,

TO BE HELD IN

TREKA.' SISKIYOU CO.,

Wednesday,

October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this! istrict shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modjc Counties, CaL, and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 18SL

FIKST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse. $500
First horse receives $400; second horse, $100. Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember l*t.

N .2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $o, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horsesowned in the District; purse, $75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5 -TROTTING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $o,
a ded.

THIED DAY- -Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, $100; entrance $5, added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, £50;
entrance S5.

No. S— RUNNING— Free for all three -year -olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance 35, added

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 1G per cent.
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Racei the second horsa to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box. kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. h. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two ormore entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
rn running races.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L SWAIN, President.
H. MAGOFFEY, Sectary.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

Ninth Distfict Agricultural Ass

TO BE HELD OH

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

AT

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., CaL

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 1&th, at 1:30 o'clock, p. m.

Ruttsing — No. 1. Purse of $40. Free for all saddle

horses that have never rnn for money. Catch weights.

Half mile and repeat. First, $30; second, $10.

SECOND DAY.

Weditesday, Sept. 20th. at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 150 o'clock, P. m.— Running— No. 2. Purse of $100.
Free for all Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running- No. 3 Purse $30. Mule
Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, f"
second, $10.

THIRD DAY.
Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. h.

Running— No. 4. Purse of $150. Free for all. Mile
heats, two in three. Pirst, $100; second, $50.

At 150 o'clock, p k.— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. First, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, P. M.— Runntng— No. 6. Purse of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that
have'never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30
second, $10.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Sept. 22d, at 10 o'clock, am.

Ladies' Equestrianism- First, $15; second, $10; third,
$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. M.— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; Becond,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of $150. Free for all Weights lor age. One mile
dash. First horse to first quarter pole, $30: first horse to
second quarter pole, $30; first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first hoise to last quarterpole, $50; that is, the horse
that first reaches a quarter p:>lewins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter po *nd home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Remarks and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District (composed of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July, 1882.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
parse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on purse, to accompany the en
trance.

All entries in these races must be made with the Secre
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race.

except in the race, the horses named and entered in thi
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in fulL

The trotting races will be conducted under the rules of
the National Trotting Association, and the running races
under the rules of the Pacific Rlood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Judges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
•f money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion fronrVhe State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paving the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
same will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Director* nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

Officers of thb Board.

G. C. BARBER, Ferndale President

S. H. CRABTREE, Rohnerville Secretary

MORRIS LEVINGER, Rohnerville Treasurer

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF thb

SAIT MATEO AM) SAOTA
CLAKA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

S AN JOSS, CAX..

Sept. 25th to 30th,|'82, inclusive

STEED FJtiOGRAMME.

No. L TROTTING— 2:40 class. Parse, $500.

C. Van Euren, of Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b m Ma-
non, by Nutwood, dam Addie.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller, San Rafael enters b s Marin, by Patchen,
dam unknown.

W. H. Henderson, San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.
H. E. Cooper, Alameda, enters s g Frank Mosco, by
Frank Mosco, dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderljnn,
by George M. Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain Webster, dam by Owen Dale-
John Mclntyre, Sacramento; enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy. by Rus-
tic, dam by Belmont.
K"o. 5. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. F«rse,

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point.

L, H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

John Hughes. San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta
tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E., by Monday.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler, dam Frou Frou, by Asfroid.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W., by Monday,
dam Bet.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b e Panama,
by Shannon, darn Abbie W.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield. enters P. Coutts' bl f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C.

No. 4 SAME DAY— RUNNING— For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $125 added. Second horse
to receive his^entrance and one-third of added money.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Fred Collier, by
JoelJooker, dam Puss.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell by
Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd.

George Howson enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood-
ing, dam Gladiola by Norfolk. ♦

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' b h Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shafter, Olema. enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b s Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodburn.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War-
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY — RUNNTNG — Selling Race —
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
rive per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation. Winnercan be claimed by any
one.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wiididle; value, $500.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Render, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown; value, $500.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b b Belshaw by Wild-
idle, dam Susie W.lby Hercules; value, $400.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b s Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; value, $800.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters ch h Euchre, by Lienster.
dam Flush ; value, $500.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joo Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, $400.

S. Perry, Petaluma. enters J. and W. S. Fritsch's ch m
Nellie R. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond, Oakland, enters g a Epscora Hayward,
by Billy Havward, dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Goldsmith. Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Bcggy Horse Race — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner to bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament— Bicycle
Race, etc.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olis, li mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

William Boots. San Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wildidle. dam Miama, by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters PatroL by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostreas, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T. BL Williams enters W. K Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutta' b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W,

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch I MyraF., by
Lienster, dam Flush.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for all. Purs*

c :

A. L Hinds. Oakland, enters W. M. Hammond's as Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam Blackbird

E. S. Dennison, Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A Van Amringe. Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Corette, by Winthroft
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigh*

314 10.-2:

j Class. Purse $400.

G. W. Trahern, Stockton, enters bb. ■ Revolution, br
Prince of Orange.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b. g. Louis D.

H. G. Cox, Oakland, enters br. m. Pauline, by Naubuo.

P. A. Fim'gan, San Francisco, enters gr. g. Eddie P.

H. W Meek, Haywards, enters gr. s. James Lick,

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Contts b m. Manon, by
Nutwood.

Steve Crandall. Santa Rosa, enters Wm. Bihlers b m.
Blanche, bv Gen"! McLellen.

W. 7, Price, San Mateo, enters b m. San Mateo Belle br
Speculation.

James Garland. Oakland, enters gr. g. Rowdy Boy, br
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

No. 11. RUNNTNG— li mile dash. Free for all; $5*
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse toreceira
his entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Douz-
lass, by Wildidle.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters b g George Render, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m Mollie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie Hall.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D., by WIldid]e»
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever.
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster. dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No. 12. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:27 clas3. Purse
$400.

Charles David enters Charlss McCleverty's b g Princa
Allen, by Ethan Allen. Jr.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTING— For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

L. J. Rose. San Gabriel, enters b f Neluska, by Sultan,
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dai^
by Hambletonian.

(A purse will probably be offered in lieu of No. 13, tha
same having failed to fill ]

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.

L. HL Titus, San Gabriel enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

J. B. McDonald, Marysville. enters b s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

John A_ Goldsmith, Oakland, enters gr s Romero, by
Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

L. H, Titus, San Gabriel, enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown.

Patrick FarreL San Francisco, enters b h "Vanderlynii.
by George M Patchen. dqm a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Tump Winston (form-
erly Kent).

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, enters b s Albert W„ by Ele#-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cenl
on purse, to accompany nominations.' Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but tha
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, l»
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow-
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to th«
Secretary, in writing, the horse they will start on Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelv#
o'clock n. Thi3 rule is obvious, and must ba strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacifie Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weightsl to govern running races, except when conditioo*
named are otherwise.

A. KING, President

T. S. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882,

Tuesday, Sept. 19th,

No. 1— DISTRICT- RUNNING -For two-year-olds; puna
$400; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

G. W. Trahern enters a g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels ; dftm
by Norfolk.

D. S Terry enters s g Clara, by Joe Daniels ; dam by
Woodburn.

Jas. F. Mahon enters b t Gracle Mahon. by Modoc ; dam
by Norfolk.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br a Bryant W., by Monday ;
am by Bete.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; punt
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A. McCloud enters b c Mount Vemon, by Nutwood ;
dam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. GiddmgB enters b s L J., by Sultan ; dam by The
Moor.

L. U. Shippee enters ch t , by Priam ; dam I -

176

2£fce %xttSmx atwt gpoxtsxtmu.

Sept 9

L. U. Shippee enters s h , by Nutwood; dam by

Chieftain.

No 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; parse
$1,000, and §200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-

F. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy. by Chieftain
dam. McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Big Lize.
' BL B. Cooper enters s h Frank Mosco, by Frank Mosco ;
dam unknown.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy ; pedigree unknown.
W. B. Price enters b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation;

dam, Young Lady Vernon. .

John Mclntyre enters ch g Edwin Forrest, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A. C. Bechtol'a blk g Slim Jim, b?
Taylor horse ; dam unknown.

James Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic ; dam
by Belmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coutts' b m Manon. by Ant-
wood ; dam, Addie. ,

L. H. Titus enters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen ; dam. a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern enters b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Louis Duncan enters h g Louis D.

Steve Crandall enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClelland ; dam by John Nelson.

Wetjnksday, Sept. 20th.

So. 4— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
pnrse $500. Closed with six entrie*.

- Colonel C. Dorsey enters b c Dare DeviL by Imp. Parti-
san ; Dam by Specter. „ _ . ,
. G. W. Trahem enters s f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam. Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

. W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam, Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Thad Stevens.

No. 5— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
James M. Learned enters b s Reliance, by Alexander ;
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive; dam. Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain; dam by
Odd Fellow. „

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters ch g Ashley, by PlumaH; dam by
George.

L. TJ. Titus enters br m Ecbora, by Echo; dam, the
Young Mare. „ , _

J. BL Dodge enters ch h Honesty, by Pnam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L J. Rose enters blk s Del Sur, by The Moor ; dam,
Gretchen. by Mambrino Pilot

C. H. Welby enters chg Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen,
Jr., dy Mary Wonder.

Thubsday, Sept. 21st.

No. 6—PACIFTC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
est record will receive $200 additional Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby, for H. C. Judson. enters s m May D., by
Wildidle-, dam, Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by 'Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare. — ™-.-,

William Boots enters s c Inauguration, by Wildidle;
dain, Miami.

George Hearst enters b s Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dam Demirep.

No 7— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds
purse $800. Closed with ten entries.

■" , Robison enters s c Almoone, by Algona ; dam na

T. J. Young enters s g Colonel Dickey.

G. Valensin enters b mOuida. -

L E Yates enters b m Corette. by Winthrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladds Kentucky Hunter.

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady* Hays, by Hiram Tracy ;
dam, Nelson mare.

A. L. Hinds enters W. ML Hammond s s h Oakland Boy,
by Winthrop; dam, a Blackbird mare.

In addition to other premiums, H. T. Dorrance will
©ffer a set of choice track harness, valued at $65, for the
horse owned in the District that makes the fastest trotting
record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a $25-jockey
saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
record owned in the District at the Fair.

Irving Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, offers a special
premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
best two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. Also, for
the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
be shown at the Stockton Fair.

REMARKS A20> CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers 2
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
FODR moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance-
Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Managers
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings. . , . ,

All three-year-olds, when running m their classes, to car-
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other-
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to bis own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneys
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consen
of the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern Running Races, Including additions to rules, except
as especially provided

In all Running Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec-
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. M. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been improved. Stables
hay and straw free to competitors.

L. U. SHIPPEE, President.
J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

Oregon mare.
E. Giddings enters b c Alpha, by Algona ;

dam a farm

G. W. Trahern enters blk f Baby Mine, by Nephew; dam
to Sherman Blackhawk.
J. M. Learned enters b c Harmony, by Reliance ; dam,

j"a. McCloud enters br c Judge Paterson, by Nephew ;

D.'Visher" enters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; dam, un-

dam. Major Mono.

L. M. Morse enters b c John OT3nen, by Mambnno
Wilkes' dam by Phoebe Cary.

Fred 'Arnold enters br c Ha Ha, by Nephew; dam by
McCracken Blackhawk. . ~ v A v -n

L. U. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

by Morgan.

Friday, Sept. 22d.

No 8— PACIFIC COAST— RUNNING — Free for all;
two rniles and repeat; purse $800, and $200 added if more
than ten entries. Four moneys.

p. J. Shatter enters b m INight Hawk, by Imported
Haddington ; dam by Norfolk. ttt-u-ji

Jack Douglass enters ch s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle,
dam. Lady Clare, by Norfolk. .

H_ R Covey enters Leland Stanford s b m Precious, by
Lever; dam. Frolic, by Thunder. ,.„»__,

William L. Appleby enters, for H. C. Judson, b c Patrol,
byWildidle: dam, Nettie Brown. „.,,-« *

William Boots enters b m Molhe BL, by Wildidle ; dam
Mamie Hall, by Norfolk. „ _,

J. T. Gilmer enters b s Red Boy. by War Dance; dam
Nielson.

No 9 — DISTRICT— RUNNING — For three-year-olds
and over; purse $500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
start. Four moneys.

Jack Douglass enters cb a s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes. - » ,_ i_ o _*

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by bpecter;
dam. Pet, by Young Melbourne

William M. Murray enters s h Samuel Stevison, by Thad

e Belle, by Joe Daniels;

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIR
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.

Norfolk.

J. A. Shepherd enters g m M:
dam by Norfolk. ,

Seth Peyton enters b g George Bender, by ; dam.

Sugar Plum, by Lodi.

J. N. Randall enters s g Joe Darnels Jr., by Joe Daniel3 ;
4am, Julia, by Nena Sahib.

A. Miller enters b tn Lady Partizan, by Parrtzaa ; dam.
lister of Tommy Chandler. ™,a,., a c- *

M. E. Piggott enters br c Idler, by Wildidle ; dam, Kate
Gift, by Lodi.

No 10— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING — For horses
ewned on the Pacific Coast, July lBt, 1882; 2:22 Class; purse
$1 500. and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator not required to name his horse, but simply send
his cash (¥150) with his own name, August 1, 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
the Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Nominators- Charles W. Welby. G . Valensin. John &..
Goldsmith. L. H. Titus, J. B. McDonald.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No 11— P\CTFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:2$ Class; purse
$L000, and *200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock.

H R Covey enters Leland Stanford a br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy.

Elijah Downer enters Eugene MaraB ch gTump Win-
ston (formerly Kentl, by Primus; dam. Lady Don.

A. Waldstein enters b b Albert W., by Electioneer; dam
by John Nelson. , _, , .

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator;
dam by Mambrino Chief. -

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
dam by Edward Everett.

S. Speny enters J . ondW. S. Ft itch a ch m Nelhe R.,
by General McClellan, Jr.; dam. Susie Rose.

W. D. Hammond enters g s Poacora Hay ward, by Billy
Hayward; -\nm. Lady Poscora.

No 12-PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING. -INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For

all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 entrance, $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.

No. I. H C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane, by
Wildidle, dam Mat tie Brown, by Rifleman, 114 lbs.

No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c (3), Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.

No. 3. G. W. Trahern names eh f (3) Kate Carson, by Joe
Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

No. 4. Wm. Boots names b g (3) Bob, by Bob Wooding,
dam Gladiola, by Norfolk; 92 lbs.

No. 5. John Green names b s (4) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe
Daniels, dam by Woodbum, 108 lbs.

No. 6. P. Robson names ch f (2) May B.. by Shannon,
dam Jessie R., 72 lbs.

No. 7. Theo. Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk,
dam Lady Jane, 92 lbs.

No. 8. Geo. Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, byWild-
idle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.

No. 9 Geo. Hearst names b c -(3) Duke of Monday, by
Monday, dam Demirep, 95 'bs.

No. 10. Stemler k Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Renwick, by
Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.

No. II. Cy Mulkey names ch m (aged) Premium, by Car-
ter, dam Flying Cloud. Ill lbs.

No. 2.— RUNNING.— BREEDERS' STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; $300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.
No. 1. John Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by Lein

ster, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinster, dam Addle

A.. 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Mulkey, by Leinster. dam

Irene Harding, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster, dam Little

Sophe, 110 lbs.
No. 5. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst names ch f Belle S., by Bazaar, dam

Avail, 107 lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f Maria F., by Leinster, dam

Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 8. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, by Young Melbourne, 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Mee name3 b c Judge McKinstry. by Thad

Stevem or Grinstead, dam Katie Pease, 110 Ids.
No. 10. James B. Chase names b c Rboderick Dhu (dead),

by Joe Daniels, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. James B. Chase names ch f Annie Laurie, by

Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Evangeline, by

Longfellow, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer, 107 lbs.
No. 13. Same names blk f Cornucopia, by Virgil, dam

Rivulet, by Rivoli, 107 lbs.
No. 14. Same names ch c Conquest, by Lever, dam Cuba,

by imp. Australian, 110 lba.
No. 15. Same names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic,

by Thunder. 107 lbs.
No. 16. Theo. Winters names b c , by Norfolk, dam

Balinette, 110 lbs.
No. 17. Same names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk,

dam Marion, 107 lbs.
No. 18. Same names ch f , by Norfolk, dam Mattio

A., 107 lba
No. 19. W. A J. Gift names b c Idler, by Wildidle, dam

Kate Gift. 110 lba

No. 3.- RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.-Purse, $250.
Free for all; one mile and repeat; second horse to receive
$75. Entrance live percent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for $1,500 to curry entitled weight, one pound off
for each 8100 under fixed valuation.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b c (3) Patrol ($1,500), by

Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman. 95 lbs.
No. 2. We Boots names ch c 13) Inauguration (value

$1,500). by WUdldle, dam Miami.
No. 3. Ab Ellis names (a?c«l| Shiner ($400>, by Norfolk,

dam by Rifleman. Hfl lbs, 951bs.
No. 4. John A. Cardiutll names ch h (51 Jack Douglass

($500), by Wildidle, dam Lady Clare. 104 lbs.
No. 5. Henry Schwartz names h f (3) sitter to Lottery

($500), by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.
No. G. P.J. Shatter names b h (5| rauMmgtoii ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, darn by Norfolk 109 lbs.
No. 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Handle tt

($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lba.

No. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by I
Leinster, dam Flush, 105 lbs.

No. 9. Stemler k Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell
($900), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by
imp. Sovereign, 105 lbs.
No. 4.— TROTTING.— 2:40 class; purse. $1,000. Mile

heats. 3 in 5.

No. L P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by George M.
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 2. M. Rollins names James McCord's b g Freestone,
by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Allen Roy, ped. unknown

No. 4. A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Mosco. ped. un-
known.

No. 5. C. Van Bu en names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by
Nutwood, dam Addie.

No. 6. B. T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patchen, dam
unknown.

No. 7. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,
by Tyler horse, dam unknown.

No. 8. Louis Duncan namas b g Louis D., by King Wil-
liam, dam unknown.

No. 9. James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic,
dam by Belmont.

No. 10. W. H Henderson names Big Lize. by .

No. 11. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Sept. 12,

No. 5 — TROTTING. — 2:25 class; purse, $1,200. Mile

heats, 3 in 5.

No. 1. C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King (239) T>y Geo.
M. Patchen, dam Mary Wonder.

No. 2. Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley (2:24i), by
Plumas, dam by George.

No. 3. L J. Rose names blk s Del Sur (2 24J), by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g Captain Smith
(2:29). by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.

No. 5. G. Valensin names ch g Crown Point (2:24i), by
Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M.
Patchen, Jr.

No. 6. J. H Dodge names chh Honesty .(2:25}), by Priam,
dam by Chieftain..

No. 7. James M. Learned names b h Reliance (2:25} by
Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

No. 8. J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director (2373), by
Dictator, dam Dolly, by Mambrino Chief.

No. 9- John Hughes names b h Cairo (235), by Chieftain,
dam by Odd Fellow.
No. 6.— TROTTING.— Purse, $300; One mil* trot for year-
lings.

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names b cChevalier, by Brigadier,
dam Kit. by Billy McCracken.

No. 2. George Baylis names A. P. Whitney'B ch c Dawn,
by Nutwood, dam Countess, by Whipple's Hambeto-
nian.

No. 3. J. A. McCloud names b c Mt. Vernon, by Nut-
wood, dam Daisy, by Chieftain.

No. 4. Ben E. Harris names ch f Rose Abbott, by Ab-
botsford, dam Young Rosedale, by Lawyer's Mes-
senger.

No. 5. L J. Rose names b c , by Sultan, dam Ger-
trude, by "The Moor."

No. 6. W. H. Parker names L. U. Sbippee's ch f .

by Priam, dam by Chieftain.

No. 7 Jas. Cairn Simpsom names br c Antevolo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heats for two
year olds.
No. I. L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam

Gretchen.
No. 2. S. Rosener names J. W. Mackey's b f Ruby, by

Sultan, dam by Hambletonian.
No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Flower Girl, by

Electioneer, dam Mayflower.
No. 4. Same names gr f Sallie Benton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Sontag Mohawk-
No. 5. M_ W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam
by FlaitaiL

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13

No. 8.— RUNNING— FILLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FILLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile: $50 entrance; $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C, 97 lba

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm nameB ch f Satanella, by
Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lba
3. Same names ch f Satinet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,
by Cheatham. 97 lbs.

No. 4, Theo- Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.

No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A., 97 lbs.

No. 6. George Howson names br f Augusta E., by Mon-
day dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs

No. 7. J. B Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam
Addie A., 97 lbs.

No. 8. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene
Harding, 97 lba
No. 9.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.

—For three-year olds; one and one half mile dash; $100

entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third.

No.

Ko,

No. L Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by

Lever, dam Frolic, 107 lbs.
No. 2. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Grn-

stead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by

Leinster. dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria F., by Leinster,

dam Flush, 107 lba
No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, 110 lba
No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For aU
ages; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $200 ad-
ded; Becond horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:42 J— is beaten.
No. 1 H. C. Judson names ch m (4) May D., by Wildidle

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman, 105 lba
No 2 C Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c ForeBt King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs. ,

No 3. Wm Boots names b g Bob (3|, by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola, 92 lba
No 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f (3». Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planetla, by Planet, 92 lba
No. 5. P. J. Shatter names b m (5) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lba
No 6 Theo. Winters namtschh 4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion, 108 lba
No 7 Same names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs. .

No. 8. W. L Pritchard names b f (3) Lizzie P., by Lein-
ster, dam Addie A., 92 lba
No 9 Same names b s (4) Frank Rhoads, by Leinster,

dam Addie A., 108 lbs
No 10. George Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by

Wildidle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.
No. 1L George Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by

Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lba
No. 12. J. T. Gilmer names b h (aged) Red Boy, by War I professioual riders barred.

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lba
No 13 Stemler 4. Ayres name ch g (4| Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lba

b. A. Waldstein names b h (3) Albert W. (2:32J), b
Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
6. S. Sperry names J. k W. Fritsch's eh m Nellie R.,
by General McClellan, dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugene Mara names ch g Tump Winston {2:32 —
formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don.

FOURTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 41.

No. 13. — TROTTING.— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200. Mite
heats, 3 in 5.

No. L J. B. McDonald names b s Brigadier (2:22), by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23$), by
Echo, dam by Old Belmont.

No. 3. J . A. Goldsmith names g b Romero (2:22$), by A.
W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.
No. It— PACLNG.-235 class; purse, $500. Mile heata„

3 in 5.

No. 1. L. E. Yates names b m Corette, by Winthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L. Hinds names W. M. Hammond'B chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop. dam by Blackbird.

No. 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names brm Ouida, by Blackhawk,
dam Fannie King.
No. 15. —TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40 horses;

purse, $800.

No. L W. Z. Price names b m San Mateo Belle, by Spec-
ulation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 2. P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M-
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by

Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dale-
No. 4. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,
by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.

No. 5. L. H Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Bell*

Mason, by Belmont.

No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.-RUNNING.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
eit, $200 added; second horse, $50; thud, $25.

No. L C. Van Buren names P. Court's' b c Panama, by

Shannon, dam Abbie W . 100 lbs.
No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday, dam

Jennie C, 97 lba
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, by Joe Dan.

iela, dam by Norfolk, 97 lba
No. 4- Palo Alto Stock Farm n'tmes ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
No. 5. P. Robson names ch f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie R., 97 lba
No. 6. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. 7. Geo. Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday,

dam Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 8. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam

Addie A., 97 lba
No. 9. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding, 97 lba
No. 10 Same names Young Flush, by Leinster, dam-
Flush, 97 lba

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.-Purse, $300;
for all ages; dash of bne and a quarter miles; $100 to sec*
ond horse; entrance, five per cent to third: horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000, five pounds off; for $750, seven-
pounds off; for $500, ten pounds off.
No. 1. H C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane,

($1,200.) by Wildidle. dam Nettie Brown, 108 lba
No. 2 Same names b g (4) Belahaw. ($400), by Wildidle,

dam Susie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. M. Piggot names b c (3) Idler ($1,000), by Wildidle,

dam Kate Gift, 90 lba
No. 4. 8. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender ($500), sire un-
known, dam SugarPlum, 101 lbs.
No. 5. Ab. ElliB names b gaged)Shiner($500),by Norfolk

dam by Rifleman, 101 lba
No. 6. Thoa Haslett names ch h (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi, 104 lbs.
No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),

by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lba
No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (5i Haddington ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk. 109 lbs.
No. 9. W. L. Pritcliard names b f |4). Vila Randlett

($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie. 100 lba
No. 10. Same names b c (3) Cv Mulkey ($1,000), by Leinster,

dam Tibbie Dunbar. 90 lba
No. 1L J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600). by

Leinster, dam Flush. 107 lba
No. 12. Stemler k Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell ($500),
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepperd by imp Sover-
eign, 101 lbs.
No. 18.-RUNNING.-POST STAKE.-Dasb of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 100
pounds; three-year-olds, 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock p. H.
No. 1. Wm. Boots.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock- Farm.
No. 3. W. L. Pritchard.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.
No. 6 Stemler k Ayres.

No. 19.— RUNNING. -CONSOLATION PURSE.— $250
for beaten horses; on - mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

[Entries to be made immediately before Post Stake la
run.]

SIXTH DAT— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of

2:30 horses.

No. L Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 2. P. A. Finigan names dun and gray Don Elipha-
and mate.

No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweet-
ness.

No. 22. -TROTTING. -OCCIDENT STAKE FOR 1882,
closed in 1381.

Third payments have been made on the following:
No. 1. Jas. ML Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance,

dam by Kentucky Hunter.
No. 2. J. C. Simpson names be Anteeo, by Electioneer,

dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
No. 3. A. Waldstein names b f Nellie W., by Electioneer,

dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson.
No. 4. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girl, by Toronto Sontag.
No. 5. Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, hy Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Luc.tta, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
No. 23. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TIME.~$250 in
plate will be awarded to any etallion that beats Santa Claua*
time (2:1711,

GENTLEMEN'S SADDLE HORSE RACF. - Purse
$100; dash of one mde, weight not less than 140 pound a

No. 2.

No. 3.

Henry Klemp names b h John.

B. W. Cavanaugh names ch h .

Fred Bridge name ch h Prince.
O. C. Jackson names ch h truant.
J. L. Zuver names ch m Nellie Woods.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

No. 11. -RUNNING. -SELLING RACE.-Purse, $350;
one and one-eighth miles; second horse, $100; entrance.
five per cent to third horse. Horsis entered to be sold for
$1,000. to carry entitled weight Two pounds off for each
$100 under filed valuation.
No 1 H. C- Judson names b g (4) Belshaw ($100), by All trotting and pacing races are the best three in tire

Wildidle. dam Susie W., by Hercules. 93 lbs. except the two year old trot, unless otherwise specified; five

No 2 J. N. Randall names ch g (aged) Joe Daniels, Jr. to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent, on

($250), by Joe Daniels, dam Jule, 97 lbs. ' purse, to accompany nomination. Purses divided at the

No. 3. A- Miller names b f i3i Lady Partisan (gl.OOO), by rate of sixty per cent to first horse, thirty per ceui. to soc-

imp. Partisan, dam Jule, by Nina Sahih. y2 Hs.^ i | ond. and ten per cent, to third.

No.

Thomas Hazlet nameB ch h (j) Jubilee ($300), by
Norfolk, dam by Lodi, 100 lba MM1

5. H. Schv.artz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 83 lbs.

6 W. L. Pritchard names g f (4) Vila Randlett
($1,000), by Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 105 lbs.
7. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey l$l,000), by Lein-
ster. dam Tibbie Dunbar, 95 lba _

8 J. T. GUmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($000), by Lcin-
Bter. dam Flush, 106 lbs. „ w _

9. Stemler & Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by §,.,.,/ ^j

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to *--' ' ro classes al-
ternately, if necessary to ni , or to trot a
special race lelween heats.

All two-year-olds, when lasses, shall

carry one hundred poundf (lowanca for

arcs and geldinga

All three-year-olds, when uses, to car-
ry one hundred and ten po 1 allowances
as above.

Those who have uominati name to the

imp. Sovereign, 107 lbs.

No. 12 —TROTTING —2:30 class; purse. $1,200. Mile

heats. 3 in 5.

No. 1. S. Crandall names W. Bihler's bm Blanche, by-
Gray McClellan, ilam by John Nelson.

No. 2. W. D. Hammond nam™ g s Poscora Hayward
(2:30), by Billy Hayward, dam La ly Poscoro.

No. 3 C. Van Buren namea P Courts' b m Manon, by-
Nutwood, dam Addle. in ,

No 4 -I A CoMsuiitli names it m Sweetness (2:30), by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett

IS i

IllllM.

day, on the Saturday pro

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EXILE--By Echo, his dam, Belle Mason, by Eelmont.

Again is presented an illustration of a type, and in our es- •
timation as nearly the model form for a trotter as can be ■
found, when there is an admixture of other blood than that
of the thoroughbred. That the " highest form " of the race-
horse is also the most favorable for speed at the trot, has been
our belief for many years, though, as is well known, there
are other qualities that are of still more importance than
high form, and in the fast trotter as well as in the fast race-
horse there must be a capacity which is not indicated by the
physical configuration. The fast trotter must also inherit
an adaptability to acquire the fast-trotting step, and the com-
bination of the Hambletonian, and other families of trotters,
with the thoroughbred has given the inheritance, and the
mingling of the blood of Echo and the old thoroughbreds of
California has proved to be a successful admixture, well
adapted for road and track. As was shown in the article ac-
companying the picture of Echo, he had a good share of
thoroughbred blood, and according to the theory of some of
the writers, his greatest success should have followed the
•oupling with mares of cold blood. Bu; there is a progres-

sion in breeding trotters as in everything else, and now the
most intelligent breeders are seeking for further infusions of
thoroughbred blood. Aland S., Clingstone, Black Cloud,
and many others have one grandparent thoroughbred, and
with scarcely an exception the crack performers of the day are
strongly combined with it in the near crosses. There is not
room in this article, however, to present a list of the notabil-
ities of the track which are bred in this way, but only the
ultra-bigoted advocates of cold blood will deny that there is
an increased finish in the animals possessing the "royal
blood." The portraiture, as the others which have preced-
ed it, is an admirable likeness of the animal. Exile is a very
handsome horse as the representation shows; a bright bay with
near hind foot white, a touch of white on the right forefoot with
a diamond-shaped star in the forehead. His coat is "silky"
and the hair in the mane and tail is fine. He is magnifi-
ciently adorned in this respect, both mane and tail being
long and very full. He is fifteen and a hah* hands high and
as wiry in form as a four-miler. He was foaled in 1S76, bred
by F. M. Slaughter, who still owns his dam. She is by Bel-
mont, thoroughbred, his dam Lucy Johnson by The Pony, a
Bon of imported Leviathan, and her grandam Catalpa by
Frank, The favorite dam of Exile was by John Richards,

one of the great horses of his day, a brother to Betsey Rich-
ards, one of those Col. R. W. Johnson intended to run
against American Eclipse, but going wrung, Henry was eub-
Ktitnfel. With the American Star, Kentucky WTiip and
Shakespeare crosses in Echo, and the known thoroughbred
blood in the sire of Echo, Rysdyk's Hambletonian, it is not
surprising that Exile should show "a deal of quality." He
has shown so much speed that before the sale to J. B. Hag-
gin, Wm. Titus entered him through the circuit, and he was
confident that he would have niao'e a good record. His
brother, Joe Hamilton, now owned by G. Valensin of Hicks-
ville, Sacramento county, Cal., was one of the most promi-
nent colts of his day, and when four years old was only
beaten by a neck a "third heat in 2:30: He was then troubled
with "a leg" which interfered with his training, and incapac-
itated him so that he has not started since. That Echo has
been remarkably successful as the progenitor of trotters few
will deny, and besides Exile and his. brother there is Belle •
Echo to prove the value of the combination of Echo and Bel-
mont blood. It is rare, indeed, that excellence on the track
is not follower! by excellence in the stud, and hence we
fidently predict that the subject of this sketch will en
both spheres.

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Sept 16

CORRESPONDENCE.

Pictures of Horses.

Under the above caption a correspondent sends in the
following article, and the reasoning would hold good in a
majority of cases.

Three of the series published in the Breeder and Sports-
men are from photographs, and, according to our view, those
which the artist drew from life are superior. But it is not
often that an artist can be obtained who has the talent
for animal delineation such as Mr. Wyttenbach possesses.
The talent is rare, as it requires a knowledge of the form of
the horse as well as the skill to place it on paper or canvas.
There is scarcely one photograph in ten which is anything
near the faithful portrayal of the animal. To be perfect
every portion of the body would have to be equally distant
from the camera, and these without a motion to mar the
shadow on the plate. We have scores of photographs which
if copied exactly as they are would be hideous caricatures of
the animals they are intended to represent, and the very best
of them require corrections before publication.

"We can assure our correspondent that every picture is a
faithful representation of the animal; nearly every one of
them admirable :

Stockton, Sept. 6, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Dear Sir; The inter-
est that attaches to pictures of horses or of human beings is
much alike. If you cannot see the person in question, the
nest best thing is the picture of that person,

A picture is of value or not according to the fact whether
the truthful or the fanciful about it predominates. All reli-
able sincere people seek the reality before the fictitious or
imaginative.

When is a picture of the horse truthful? Not often is it
correct when it depends upon the integrity and talent of the
artist. The lack of ability to faithfully delineate an animal
is so prevalent that any drawing of a horse is almost fated to
be defective. I would not look with favor upon any picture
of a horse made by an artist of less merit and fidelity than
that which belonged to Rosa Bonheur. This rule would
condemn the majority of the painted pictures of horses in this
country.

With common sense and common honesty, or rather that
-which belongs to the high order of business integrity — a pho-
tograph exhibits a likeness that is correct. But even the
photographer, through purpose or fashion, will distort and
falsify the picture of a person, if the instrument and sitter
are brought too near to each other. Therefore, the picture
of a famous horse to me is of no value that is not made from
a photograph.

Some years ago a paper ou the Pacific Coast published a
picture of Flora Temple. Some time thereafter the writer
saw a picture of Flora Temple with her colt, made from a
photograph and published as a frontispiece to a book which
treated of the horse and his development. That likeness
was strong and captivating. It was self-evident and harmon-
ious throughout. It was beautiful and instructive without
glamour. It was truthful as artistic. The other artificial
picture of that renowned mare — I think in the Spirit of the
Times — was no more like Flora Temple than she was like a
greyhound. It was a mockery.

Why not let the pictures of horses, iu your good paper, be
photographic likenesses? Then we should feel that after
seeing the image of the animal we shall not be disappointed
at the actual view of the original. Respectfully yours,

A. S. H.
•>

"Whipple's Hambletonian.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman: There having been
many inquiries about Whipple's Hambletonian I send you
the following history: This grand old horse ranks well up
among the celebrated trotting sires of America, and to-day
holds the prestige on this coast. It was in the year 1S63
that Mr. S. B. Whipple purchased in the State of New York
the above named stallion, then a three- year-old, and brought
him to California. The arrival of this horse laid the founda-
tion for the successful breeding of trotters on the Pacific
Coast. Whipple's HamWetonian, or as he is familiarly called
the "old horse," is a rich chestnut, standing 15;| hands hi^h.
His sire by Guy Miller, by Bysdyk's Hamblei-onian. dam
Martha Washington, by Burr's Washington, her dam by
Abdallah. He trotted but four races, and never failed to
bring home first money; his record is 2:39, made in his five-
year-old form (certainly a very fair record for a colt seven-
teen years ago), and without doubt he would have lowered it a
peg or two previous to the accident that befell him (being
hurt across the loins on the boat while going to Sacramento).
He had pulled George Evans a half mil*, to wagon, in 1 :09.
The accident referred to above compelled his owner to with-
■draw him from the turf, where he could not help but make
his mark, and to place him in the stud, where all was uncer-
tainty; but the son of Guy Miller proved equal to the emer-
gency, as his get will show.

The oJd horse served seven mares during his first season
(1864); all proved in foal; the most promising of the seven
colts died when three years old. The remaining sis were:
Lady B'anchard, trotted but one season, won five races out
of six and retired with a record of 2:26.]; Westfield, record
2:20.',, made when dead lame; Ajax, record 2:29, the winner
of the $10,000 aside race with Alexander; Countess, who
gave the chavmed 2:.'!U list a tight nib fur admittance, and
though she more than once beat thirty iu private trials, never
accomplished more than 2:33 in public. Starr Queen, out of
an American StaiT mai'e, a Hue large chestnut, was thought
more of than her half sister, that wondrous little mare,
Harvest Queen, but recieving an injury was used for a brood
mare. The last of the six was the brown colt owned by Mr.
Arguilla of Santa Clara, a very speedy horse.

Since his first season in the stud, which alone makes him
stand parallel with the most illustrious sires of America, he
has shown such celebrities as Graves, 2:19; Empress, 2:24;
Xou Whipple, 2:2G:J; Alanieda.Maid, 2:27.?; Maggie C, 2:27£;
Rustic, 2:30; Whipple, 2:34; Medora, 2:334, tin a fifth heat,
when three years old; Mayboy, four years old, dam Harvest
Queen, has made his mi'e over a private course in 2:31.
Whipple's Hanibleionian is the graudsire of Volunteer, 2:27;
Honesty, 2:25^ (four years old) and Rowdy Boy.

Whipple's Hambletonian, though twenty-two years old, is
still in a good hardy condition, aud bids fair to equal the
ripe old age of his illustrious graudsire, Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian, and who will say that he is a degeneruted grandson
of that famous horse? San Mateo.

Marysville, Sept. S, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Dear Sir: Noticing an
inquiry for information regarding Billy McCracken I append
the following:

"Billy McCracken, black stallion, foaled 1S50, died August
1S71, owned by D. E. Knight, Marysville, Yuba county, Gil.
by Morgan Black Hawk, son of Hill's Black Hawk — dam a
messenger mare by Hambletonian horse." I am quoting the
words of the stud bill. Billy McCracken is hah* brother to
Toung Flora Temple, Black Swan of Wisconsin, and Paul
Jones of Oregon. Billy McCracken took first premium at
State Fair of Wisconsin when five years old. Billy Mc-
Cracken has trotted five miles in 14 m. and 10s., and chal-
lenged any stallions for arace of five or ten miles withoutany
takers. He was bought by J. G. McCracken when four
months old, kept a number of years by him and then sold to
D. E. Knighs, Marysville, Yuba county, Cal., who owned him
sixteen years. The dam of Overman was afterwards bred by
Mr. Mendenhall to Milton Medium (record 2 -J25\ ), son of Hap-
py Medium. The dam of Susie Brown (2:42.1), winner of
Spirit of Times Stake at Sacramento, was by Billy McCracken,
also dam of yearling trotter Chevalier, entered to trot at Sac-
ramento. D. E. Knight has a j'earling filly by Brigadier,
dam by Billy McCracken, that trots quarters in 43 seconds
and halves in 1:27. The McCrackens are a gamy up-headed
tribe of horses, and will go the length of the road without
whip or spur, remarkably docile and gentle in harness, with
plenty of courage, a race of pleasant and cheerful drivers and
the very acme of gentlemen's roadsters, I regard his fillies as
the coming brood mares of this State as they seem to nick
well to the stallions that have been bred to them. They put
that race horse courage in their offspring which is such a
valuable quality in the horse. Yours, etc.

Frank Grant.

TURF AND TRACK.

Fixed Events.

The San Joaquin Valley Association Fair at Stockton, from September
19th to the 23d inclusive.

Oregon State Fair at Salem, from September isth and during the week.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair
at San Jose, September 25th to the 30th inclusive.

Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at Rhonerville, September
19th to September 22rt inclusiva.

Modoc, Plumas and Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October
2d to October 5th inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas Citv, from October 2d to October 6th
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair at Reno, from Monday, October 2d to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, Stb,
Cth and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the nth inclusive.

Los Angeles Agricultural Association, at Los Angeles, from October
17th to 21st inclusive.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Pennsylvania State Fair, at Pittsburg, September 7th to the 21st inclu-
sive.

"Wisconsin State Fair, at Fond du Lac, September 11th to the lfithinclu-
sive.

Ontario Provincial Fair, at Toronto, September lSth to the 23d inclu-
sive.

Connecticut st:ite Fair, at Meriden, September ]Rth to the 22d inclusive.

New Jersey State Fair, at Monroe, September LSth to the —i\ inclusive.

West Virginia Cential Fair, at Clarksburg, September 19th to the 21st
inclusive.

Indiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclu-
sive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 2lst inclusive.

Winners at Poughkeepsie.

■Winner.

Buffalo girl (pacer). . .

Clemrnie G

Cornelia

Cora Belmont

Edwin Thame

Fanny Witherspoon. .
Flora Belle tpacer)...

George M

Gladiator

Independence

J. P. Morris

Limber Jack (pacer). ,

May Thome

Overman

Onawa

Phyllis ,

Santa CUvus

Sweetness

Topsy

U nolala

Pocahontas Boy. . .

Magic

Col. Bonner

Belmont

Thornedale

Almont

Stuker's Rainbow
"Westfield Boy....

Blue Bull

Toung Hindoo. . .
R. R. Morris.... ..

Thornedale

Elmo

Goodwin's H'toian

Phil Sheridan

Strathmore.

Young Volunteer.
WalkiU Chief. . .
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Free for all

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2:26

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2:23

500

Grand Special

750

2:19

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750

2:23

300

2:38

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2;29

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2:21

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2:33

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Disreputable Turf Practices.

As the legitimate racing season of 1S32 is fast drawing to a
close, the officers of the different clubs should take some ac-
tion to get rid of a certain betting class that has sprung into
existence and increased in number within the last few years.
There is a growing and menacing danger to the turf, arising
from the actions aud methods of this class of men, more es-
pecially to the Eastern associations.

In noticing the charges recently preferred by Mr. Kelly
against Mr. Walton, better known as the Great American
Plunger, few of the papers that discussed the matter laid any
stress upon the methods Mr. Walton pursues to obtain the
information upon which he bets large sums of money. .No
one seems to look at the demoralization certain to result to
the turf by the nse Mr. Walton makes of money in the way
of presents to trainers and jockeys. If traced out in all ita
connections and bearings it will be found a questionable
scheme by which he fills his purse at the expense of owners
and the public. If his methods are legitimate and proper,
why is it that he never applies to the owners of horses, the
proper and only source from which information should be
sought or obtained, but it is sought and obtained by noctur-
nal visits to trainers and jockeys? In the last few years Mr.
Walton has taken from owners, bookmakers and the publico
vast sum of money in America and England, agreeable with
his own reports. How was this money obtained? For what
purpose has he given large sums to trainers and jockeys?
Legitimate and honest turf transactions require no such
heavy disbursements of money to trainers and jockeys as he
has made. There is more in it than meets the eye. There
is something behind all this more than information; it smells
strongly of corruption and bribery. It is no excuse to say
that others also have used money for the same purpose. If
this is so, it is no defense of the practice, and is a still
stronger argument why the turf authorities should squelch
it. If Mr. Walton is allowed or others are allowed to use
money where it is most effective in eliciting information which
is alone the property of the owner, what hope can there be
to maintain the purity of the turf?

If this system of Mr. Walton and his followers is not ar-
rested it must lead to a loss of public confidence. This loss
of public confidence will end in decay and the disintegra-
tion of the turf. The doings of these vampires are already
a stench in the nostrils of honest patrons of the turf, and it
is high time that the clubs of the country take the matter
in hand and rid our race courses of such characters. The
laws are sufficient, and if not, frame one to meet the case.
Every one who runs a horse or visits a race course agrees
when he enters the grounds to abide by the laws governing
the club, and in accepting or purchasing a ticket assents to
be controlled by its rules as long as he remains on the
grounds. This is a plain statement of what ought to be an
accepted truth. It is the principle of every honest and cor-
rect individual or turfman. Rut a class have sprang up who
boldly assert the right of going upon our race courses, andby
the free use of money obtaining information the exclusive prop-
erty of owners from their trainers and jockeys, and surpris-
ing to say there are plenty of persons to be found who ad-
mire and praise this sort of dishonesty, and call it
shrewdness. What light has any person to take the prop-
erty of another without giving an equivalent?

_ The safety and welfare of the turf dominates all the
rights and privileges of such as Walton and his followers,
and nothing is so shameful and dangerous to the rights of
owners and our courses as the methods brought into prac-
tice by these plungers on one side and trainers and jockeys
on the other. No one can deny that the turf suffers great
injury and discredit by reason of Mr. Walton's course, and
it is plain to be seen that it will suffer greater damage if he
is permitted to pursue his present methods. The officers of
our clubs must take a bold and manly stand for the main-
tenance of the purity of the turf. There is no middle
ground or room for compromise between the purity of the
turf and corruption. There is no room on the turf " for Mr.
Walton's system and that of his followers. He and they
have brought and will continue to bring discredit upon hon-
est sport, and they have no right to stay and practice what is
detrimental to fair and legitimate racing. — National Live
Stock Journal.

On Instructions to Jockeys. — Captain Hayes in his book
"Bd&iag in the Flat and Aci*oss Country" makes some perti-
nent remarks on this important subject: "With a young
hand instruction may be necessary, but if the jockey be a
fairly good one, the riding should be left to his discretion.
It is impossible to forsee all possible circumstances, and de-
cisions most be taken on the spur of the moment. As for
siarting, he calls attention to the necessity for "getting off'
as quickly as possible — a matter in which, though it is ob-
viously of paramount importance, some people would appear
to be strangely indifferent. As he says: "Whatever distance
is lost at the si>art must be made up when the horses are
galloping, at which time the effort to regain the lost lengths
may very possibly be equivalent to throwing away an ad-
vantage of as many pounds.

The St. Leger, the last great three-year-old sweepstake in
England, comes off on the 13th inst., and is commencing to
attract a good deal of attention. As things ran, the two fa-
vorites are trained in the same stable and as the owners are
averse to any trial, it is difficult to pick the winner. Lord
Stamford's filly, Geheimness, the winner of the Oaks, and the
Duke of Westminister's filly, Shotover, the winner of the
Two Thousand Guineas and the Derby, are equal favorites at
nine to four. These, with Quicklime and Sweatbread, aTe
absolutely the only animals backed. Tbe prestige of her
Derby performance will probably cause Shotover to start the
first favorite. There are half a dozen American horses in, but
there is little chance of repeating our last year's victory with
a second Iroquois.

When Edwin Thome was taken back to his stall after his
defeat of Clingstone at Utica a great crowd flocked around the
victorious horse. "It makes a great difference," said
Turner, "whether you win or lose. Heretofore we have had
three men call upon us after a race, now we have three
hundred."

G. W. Bowon & Co., Runuymede Farm, Paris, Ky., have
sold to Messrs. Dwyer Bros, the bay colt Barnes, two years
old, by Billet, ont of Mercedes, Eunnymede's dam, by Mel-
bourne Jr., for $12,000.

Milton Young, Henderson, Ky., has purchased from the
Dyer Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y., the chestnut colt Onondaga,
three years old, by Leamington, out of Susan Bean, Sensa-
tion's dam, for $6,000. He is likely to prove very valuable
at the stud.

How Clingstone's Speed was Developed. — Mr. C. F.
Predmore had charge of Mr. Pond's stable, and developed
Clingstone. When the horse was three years old Mr. Pred-
more thought he would feel of him. He trotted a half mile
in 1:32, and the next week covered the distance in 1:27. He
was out of condition at Meriden, and trotted against Magnet
and Jewell, and was beaten. He was taken home, where he
trotted a mile in 2:53, and a week after that went around the
track in 2:46. He was given a rest, and then showed 2:42.
Mr. Pond had seen none of these trials, but some days later
went to the track for the purpose of holding his watch on
him. He trotted in 2:42, aud with a brief rest repeated in
3:39$. Late in the fall the three-year-old was given a
trial with the stallion Thomas Jefferson for company, and he
made his mile in 2:36.4. He was not speeded again that year,
bat was jogged to sleigh during the winter. As a four-year-
old his trials were 2:35, 2:31, 2:32, and a repeat in 2:26*. He
had no engagements as a five-year-old, but late in the fall
trotted a mile in 2:19. As a six-year-old he was given a trial
previous to going to Fleetwood Park. The day was hot but
the track was fast. The trials were 2:25, 2:24, 2:14and 2:14J.
The last quarter of the last mile was trotted in 31 seconds.
Mr. Predmore says he always found the horse cheerful and
ready to go, and he believes that he can beat 2:13. — Turf,
Field and Farm.

The weights for the Cesnre witch and Cambridgeshire handi-
caps have been issued. The former at two miles, two fur-
longs and twenty-eight yards, will be run October 10, and
the top weights are Mr. J. K. Keene's Fnxhull, four yours,
and Mr. H. Bragg's Victor Emmanuel, 6ve years, each 136
pounds; Mr. Pierre Lorilltud's Iroquois, four years, 135
pounds ; Duke of Hamilton's Eiddler, four years, 133 pounds,
and Lord Ellesmere's Wallenstein, five years, 132 pounds
The Cambridgeshire, one mile and 240 yards, will be run Oc-
tober 24, for which Foxhall is weighted at 136 pounds, as also
is Sir John D. Astley's six-year-old horse Peter. Iroquois
has 132 pounds aud Wallenstein 126 pounds.

i

Another Purchase ky Vanderbilt. — That fine young
promising mare Early Hose has been purchased by W. H.
Vanderbilt. During the late meeting at Buffalo, New York,
Mr. Vanderbilt made a proposition to purchase the mare for
$16,000 provided she could show 2:1$. A trial was made but
the fastest that could be hIiowu was 2:19. Subsequently
Mr. Vanderbilt reduced his offer $2,500, and it was accepted.
Early Hose is a brown mare, by Almont, dam Jennie, by
Flying Cloud. She began last season with a record of 2:36
and reduced it to2:25£ and now she leaves the turf with a pub*
lie record of 2:20$.

1882

3j?fr.e ^xtttltv and ^ovtsmmu

17

The Golden Gate Fair.
Another grand day was the unanimous verdict of all who
attended the fair of the Golden Gate Association Friday, the
8th inst. The encomiums of the weather became somewhat
monotonous, as a finer five days than from Monday until
Friday night are rarely enjoyed. Those who went over on
the 1"P. m. boat from the city were aware that the largest at-
tendance of the week was assured. The boat was crowded,
and nine-tenths of those on board sought the Berkeley train
when the wharf was reached. The train was a long one, and
it was not surprising that many who were accustomed to
travel by that route thought they had made a mistake and
got on the wrong cars. Large as the numbers were who came
on that train the arrivals by carriages, wagons and horse cars
from Oakland were still larger, and when the horses were
called for the Consolation purse the assemblage was far great-
er than on any preceding days, more people, probably, than
had been on any two of the previous days, and whether this
was owing to the attractions of the 2:"2o class, or the ladies'
equestrianism, was a mooted question, only to be settled by
the preferences of those who were called upon to arbitrate.
It made 'ittle difference to the exchequer of the association
what the motive was which induce 1 people to attend, and
certainly those who made a part of the throng were
pleased that they had so much and so good company.
The track was in the same condition as it has been before,
and there was atso the same hearty concurrence in the de-
cision of the judges. As will be disclosed by reading the
description of the heats, the judges were in some doubt
whether the distancing of Starr King was intentional or not,
and the "in and out" work of the horses is certain to awaken
suspicion, whether nierite 1 or not. There were also adverse
criticisms on the way that Dictator was driven in Santa Rosa
and here, and, popular as his pilot is, it is sure that he will be
a little more careful if he escapes ostracism. It is also certain
that the day of "helpers" is nearly played out in California,
and a few well deserved penalties will prove a cure for both
of these evils. There is trouble for spectators to reconcile
completely opposite doings, and though sickness, accidents
or other causes may work wonderful changes, the opposites
are usually laid to the drivers. Legitimate criticism is usually
valuable, and now, at the outset of the circuit, it will behoove
the knights of the whip and snaffle to be careful of their con-
duct. There is nothing more certain than that punishment
will follow "proven" guilt and popularity or standing be of
no avail if "led astray." It is scarcely neccessary to add to
the description of the heats. Reliance gave conclusive proof
that his name is most clearly a misnomer. Winning in 2:22.}
and then distanced the next heat some seconds less shows
the nomenclature in his case is wrong, though Honesty indi-
cated that his name was well chosen. Had Ashley kept out
of his way he would have been nearer at the finish, and it
might have been that in one of the games his nose might have
been in front. The following is a description of the various
heats: In the Consolation race the start was excellent,
Nighthawk in front as they passed the stand, a
position held to the finish, a savage application
of whip and steel by the rider of Inauguration in the
last quarter making no appreciable change. Time, mile and
a quarter, 2:12: last mile l:4fU. Pools— Nighthawk $115, In-
auguration $108, and at the start Nighthawk 350, Inaugu-
ration S20.

The ladies who were to compete for the prizes offered by
the association for equestriennes came upon the course and
exhibited their grace in the saddles and skill in the menage
in a series of maneuvers on the stretch, during which time
the judges took notes for the awards. Seven ladies appeared,
most of them unfortunate in not having horses sufficiently
educated to enable the riders to display their accomplish-
ments to the best advantage- but the exhibition was very fine,
and elicited the closest attention from the large audience and
frequent app'ause as the fair contestants dashed past the
stand. The decision was^ in favor of Miss Penniman of San
Jose, as entitled to the first prize, Miss Ellis of San Francisco
Becond, Miss Marchang of Alameda third. Miss Peters of
Oakland foovth, Miss Long fifth, Mi's. A. E. Sessions sixth,
and Miss Chisbo'm seventh.

The event of the day from the pool-box standpoint was
called promptly, and the lottery for position placed Ashley at
the pole, Del Sur second, Honesty third, Starr King
fourth, Director fifth, Cairo sixth and Reliance outside.
There was some tedious scoring for a start, Starr King and
Del Sur being somewhat rank and indisposed. When they
were sent away, in tollable order, Reliance shot ahead and
soon had the better of Ashley and Honesty, and was on even
terms with the best of the field. At the turn Del Sur broke
and fell back, Cairo following suit soon after. At the quarter
(time Z7\) Reliance was leading, Starr King pushing him close
and Del Sur goiug third. A .ound the further turn Stan-
King ctosed with the leader, and there were frequent offers of
money that he would win; but up the stretch, although he
came fast and true. Reliance drew away and came to the
score winner bf a length. Starr King second, Director third,
Cario fourth. Honesty fifth, Ashley sisth and Del Sur last.
The judges decided to penalize Cairo for running in the first
quarter, and placed him seventh, thus changing the position
of Honesty to fourth, Ashley to fifth and Del Sur to sixth;
tim«, 2:22£.

Second Heat. — The Director party had backed their favor-
ite heavily from the first and were more than pleased when
Heliance won a heat and helped to bring up the field in the
pools. The betting before the start for the second heat was,
Director S 100, field 70. Director scored in the front rank
when they came up for the word, and at the first turn, where
Heliance and Starr King both made wild breaks, the favorite
made his first appearance as a leader, going past the quarter
in 36j with a commanding lead, the others well bunched three
lengths behind. In the stiaight work of the back stretch po-
sitions improved somewhat, but Director allowed nothing
eloser than on his wheel. Near the half Reliance and Starr
King both broke again badly, and when the rest of the field
rounded into the homestretch both the awkward ones were a
distance behind. Honestv came forward in the trot home,
but the son of Dictator was in his element, and reached the
-wire first by a length; Honesty second, Ashley third, Del
Sur fourth, Cai>o fifth, Sta-r King and Reliance distanced.
Time — 2:24$. The judges deliberated long before making the
announcement the cause of the hesitation being an impres-
sion that Starr King had been handled in the heat with a pur-
pose to get him behind the flag, but finally concluded to allow
him to retire. Complaint was also made that Ashley had in-
Iterfered with the speed of Honesty, and Mr. Kennedy was
( admonished to be more careful in the future.

Third Heat. — With the field reduced to five, a good start
: was soon effected. Director leading away at a spinning gait,
I but not at any time getting far from the field. The quarter
j iras made in 361, and the half in 1:12}. Both Honesty
• md Cairo were lapped on to Director, but not able to reach
j his collar. In the stretch the three had a lively set-to, but
j Cairo fell off before the distance was reached, and Honesty
:ould do no more than score a good Becond; Cairo third,

| Del Sur fourth and Ashley fifth. Time— 2.24. Ashley
the line fourth, but was reduced to the hist place for
ba 1 behavior.

Fuurth Heat. — Further complaint of the conduct of Ash-
ley's drivt-r was made by the owner of Honesty, and in the
interval the judges decided to remove the offending reinsman
and appoint another in his stead. When the word was given
the position was as good as could be desired. Director getting
away handily with the lead after a few strides had been
made. Honesty was close up at the quarter, and at the half
Cairo and Del Sur both joined the company. Ashley was
practically out of the race, and certainly interfered with no
one more. In the stretch Honesty and Cairo repeated the
performance of the previous heat with the same result: Di-
rector first, Honestv second, Cairo third, Del Sur fourth, Ash-
ley fifth. Time— 2:2-4].

The Close ol the Fair.
If universal commendation is a recompense for months of
hard work, the president, director and secretary of the
Golden Gate Fair Association have been amply remunerated.
The encomiums came from all sides, and even the "chronic
hikers" were subdued after a feeble attempt to raise a muss
upon one occasion, heartily joining in the plaudits when the
futility of the attempt became evident. It is extremely rare
that a week's trotting and racing is got through without some
disagreeable attending circumstances, and though in the 2:25
class there was room for aspersions on the conduct of the
drivers, that was the only race which had a show of crooked-
ness. It 's difficult at times to determine the right and
wrong, and circumstances may naturally arise which look
like proofs of wrong-do:ng. That the managers did every-
thing in their power to overcome all objections is cheerfully
c .needed, and herea'cer the clan of this meeting will aid
them.

The weather of Saturday was superb; that of the whole
week was so good that the most captious of critics could not
fiad fault with it. The track has been kept in admirable
order, and the time made in nearly all the races is proof
that thai the contestauts were far above the average in their
respective classes. Although there is little necessity for
adding to the detailed accounts of the heats, the combination
race between the one irotter and three pacers is worthy of
comment. The winner, Corette, appears to be destined to
take a prominent place in the pacing fraternity, and "Old
Gib" displayed powers which his most ardent admirers did
not credit him with possessing. Corette is a very handsome
mare, and as these two races are the only ones in wh»ch she
has participated, there is a strong probability that a little
longer training will develop still more speed. She never
made a break in any of the heats, and although Gibraltar did
his best in the first heat, was relieved in the second by
Weigle, and aga-n essayed in the third, the young niare was
too much for the combination. There was fast work all
through. In the second heat, when Weigle made his en-
deavor, the quarter was reached in 33J sees., and the half-
mile in 1:0S. The first quarter on the Oakland track has al-
ways been considered slow, and if Weigle had been able to
keep up the pace, the mile would ha^ e been still faster.

The race throughout was very satisfactory, and the mixing
of the "lateral" and "diagonal" movements a good idea.

In the roadsiier race there was a queer finale. Emperor
had the race when a hundred yards from home, being several
lengths in the lead at thai; point, but his amateur driver took
a pull; and before he could get him in motion again the mare
won. The f'me shows that it was a very creditable perform-
ance for roadsters. The following is the account of Lhe
heats :

The opening turf event was a special trot against time, for
yea-dings, for a purse of S50. Five coHs had been entered,
but J. C. Simpson's Antevolo, by Electioneer, and P. J. Shaf-
fer's Viking, by Rustic, were the only two trotted. L. J.
Rose had an unnamed entry, but the colt was quite lame,
and the judgespermittedhimto be withdrawn. Theporsewas
for the colt that made the best mile, three trials being allowed,
if desired. Antevolo appeared first, and in his second
trial scored his mile handily in 3:07, a highly creditable per-
formance for a yearling without training and without shoes.
Mr. Shatter's entry was also driven two trials, his best time
being 3:16. The purse was awarded to Antevolo.

The last regular purse of the meeting was free for all trot-
ters and pacers, and Corvette, Johnny Wiegie and Lady
Hays, pacers, and Gibraltar, trotter, came to the wire as
claimants for the money, subject to the usual contingency
of winning it before taking it. Gibraltar had the call in the
pools at the opening, bnt the betting gradually changed in
favor of Corette, and before the start she was a decided
favorite.- Corette drew the pole, with Gibraltar second, Lady
Hays third, and Johnny Wiegie outside. At the word Co-
rette and Gibraltar got away together, the other two dropping
astern, Lady Hays last. At the quarter Gibraltar was still
lapped on to the handsome little mare, with Wiegie close up.
Time — 35.V. Down to the half in 1/10 Corette began to open
a gap, and at the head of the homestretch had a certain lead.
Down the stretch Gibraltar thundered at a tremendous pace,
but Corette skipped along without apparent effort, and
crossed the line winner by two lengths; Gibraltar second,
Wiegie third, Lady Hays fourth. Time, 2:20.

Second heat; — Corette was not fixed in the estimation of
the specuk tors, and $40 for the mare to $20 for the whole
field against her was about the average of the pools. At the
start Wiegie made a bold brush for the front, and went
around the turn like the wind, Corette dropping in close be-
hind him, and Gibraltar third. The pace was too hot for
Lady Hays, and she broke badly before the quarter pole was
reached. "Wiegie showing his head there in 33|, and contin-
ued his triumphant career to the half in 1:03, where Corette
and Gibraltar were close on to him. Around the turn and
up the stretch Corette paced past Wiegie so smoothly that
she scarcely seemed to touch the ground, and came to the
wire a winner by three lengths; Wiegie second, Gibraltar
third, Lady Hays distanced. Time, 2:19.

Third heat — The start was unexceptionable, but early in
the fight Gibraltar made a wild break, running to the front
and barely escaping a disastrous collision with Corelte. He
was pulled down reasonably soon, but not as quickly as some
observers thought he should have been, but at the quarter in
36.} the little mare was again on even terms with him and
began to show in front. Gibraltar struggled to keep in her
company, and at the three-quarter mark in 1 -AG.] he was still
on her wheel, but from there she drew away and won again
bv a safe margin; Gibraltar second, Weigle third. Time —
2:211.

The concluding piece was a race for a set of harness, open
to roadsters driven to road wagons,, the owners to drive. J.
M. Lea"-neo's Al';e Ray, W. S. Hewleit's Brownie H. and
Mr. Sawyer's Emperor went for thepri^e. All'e and Emperor
to carts and Brownie to wagon. There was some betting
that Allie Ray would take the straps. At the start Brownie
broke badly, and at the quarter pole Alh'e was leading, with
Emperor second, but thence Brownie successively* overtook
and passed the others, winning the heat easily; Allie Ba;

second, Emperor third. Time — 2:41 .

Second Heat — At the turn Emperor and Brownie both
br.ke up. Emperor g.-tting his feet first and going to the
front, Brownie following closely, and leavjug Mr. Learned in
the tail of the procession. Brownie closed with Emperor at
the half, and was in a fair way to repeat the story of the first
heat, when a bad break sent Mr. Hewlett to the rear, and
gave the heat to Emperor; Allie second, Brownie third
Time— 2:42.

Third Heat — Allie began the breaking in this heat, Brow-
nie doing a share, and Emperor going for business without a
skip. Brownie got to the quarter first, hut was unsteady
and made frequent breaks, that gave Emperor all the' oppor-
tunity the most anxious seeker after a new harness could de-
sire. At the head of the stretch Emperor was far ahead, and
was let down to a jog, but Brownie got level again, and crept
past the leader, apparently unnoticed, and won the heat and
prize, greatly to the surprise of Mr. Sawyer and the amuse-
ment of the spectators. Time — 2:46.

Mrs. J. Raynor of San Francisco and J. W. Cuming,
of North Temescal had on exhibition three coops of'
chickens called the Langshan. These fowls are
large, color black, average ten ponnds in weight and are
good egg producers.

The following is a complete list of the premiums awarded
to exhibitors:

Horses.

Thoroughbred stallions, three years old and over, first-
premium to Thad Stephens, owned by R. P. Clement; sec-
ond premium to Nathan Coomb, owned by Wm. Bools.

Thoroughbred stalb'ons, one year 'old first premium
to Sir Thad, owiel by J. C. Simpson; second pre-
mium to Bil'y Foote, owned by W. A. J. Gift.

Thoroughbrel stallions, under one year, premium to Cito,
owned by J. C. Simpson.

Thoroughbred mares, three years old and up, firstpremium
to Too Soon, owned by J. C. Simpson.

Thoroughbred mares, two years old, first to Miss Gift,
owned by W. A. J. Gift; second to Lady Viva, owned by J.
C. Simpson.

Thoroughbred mares, one year, first to Lagina, owned by
R.P.Clement. The committee recommended a special di-
ploma to Miss Stevens, owned by J. Leech.

Thoroughbred families, first to Thad Stephens and five
colts, owned by R. P. Clement.

Families other than thoroughbred, first to General Grant
and five colts, owned by Antonio Bellina.

Horses of all work, for stallions three years old and over
first to General Grant, owned by A. Bellina; second to Gold
Hill, owned byR. O. Baldwin. For stallions two years old-
first to May Boy, owned by A. Bellina; second to Black
Prince, owned by P. J. Shafter. For stallions, one year
old, first to Frank, owned by A. BeUina. Colt under one
year, first to Little Prince, owned by Chisholm & Sackrider-
second to "Butt Cutt," owned by A. Bellina.

Mares of all work, for three years and over, first to Brownie
H., owned by H. Hewlett; second to Dollie, owned by A.
BeUina. For one year and over, first to Abboteen, owned by
Ben Harris. For filly under oue year, toLill owned by Chis-
holm & Sackrider.

Roadsters, stallion, four years, first to Rustic, owned by
P. J. Shafter; second to Odd Fellow, owned by W. K. Robin-
son. Stallion, three years, £rst to Belmont Chief," owned by
J. F. Houghton; second to Anteeo, owned by J. C. Simpson,
Stallion, two years old, first to Echo Sr., owned bv' L. New-
lett; second to Redwood, owned by George Copsey. Tear-
lings, first to Sydney, second to Judge S., both owned bv J
Goldsmith. Sucking colt, first to Tom Moore, owned" by
W. D. Hammond; second to Royal Bow, owned by A Bel-
lina.

Mares or geldings, four years— First, unknown, owned by
Mark Rollins. Three years old— first to Patriarch, owned by
W. K. Robinson; second Lady Lightfoot, owned by W. L\
Hammond; two years old, to No Name, owned by J. L. Rose-
one year old, to Rose Abbot, owned by B. E. Harris.

Matched span, first to Jack and John, owned by Newland
& Pumyea; second to Prince and Bill, owned by S W Saw-
yer.

Draught horses, stallions, three years old, first to Tornado
owned by W. S. Brown; second, to French Spy, owned by
Chisholm and Sackrider; two years old, to Penola Chief
owned by F. Toleman; one year old, to Deeeda, owned by
Chisholm & Sackrider; under one year, to French Spv Jr.
same owners. **

Mares, one year old, first to Gertrude, owned by W. S.
Brown; second to Lizzie, owned by Chisholm and Sackrider*
under one year, to Puss, same owner.

Carriage horses, first premium to Jack and George owned
by Mrs. R. Duffy.

Saddle horses, first premium to Mike Price, second to
Major, both owned by Ben Harris.

Sweepstake stallions, any breed, first to Anteeo, owned by
J. C. Simpson; second to Odd Fellow, owned by W. K. Rob-
inson.

Sweepstake Mares, First to Lady "Viva, owned by J. C.
Simpson.
Jacks, first to John Henry, owned by W. A. Memyan.

Durham Cattle.
Bulls, three years and over, first to Second Duke of Ala-
meda, owned by Coleman Younger; second to El Medico
owned by Paige Bros. Two years old, first to Cherry Prince^
second to Lord Clover, both owned by Paige Bros. One vear
old, first to Forest King, second to Fourth Duke of Forest
Home, Coleman Younger. Bull calf under one year, first to
Eighth Duke of Forest Home, Coleman Younger; second pre-
mium to Roscoe, same owner.

Cows, three years old, first to Jessie Maynard, second to
Red Dolly Second, Coleman Younger. Two years old, first to
Ox*ord Rose, Coleman Younger; second toBelle of Sonora,
Paige Bros; one year, first to Belle Medico, Paige Bros.;
he;fer caH, under one year, to Red Dolly Fourteenth, Cole-
man Younger.

Ayrshire Tattle.
Bulls, three years old, to Archie, George Bennett; two
years old, Lindo, same owner; calf, to Malcolm, same owner.
Cows, tbi-ee years old, first, to Stelita, G. Bennett; second,*
to Ethel Bcown, same owner; two years old, to Stellanita,
same owDer; one year old, to Sultana, same owner; heifer
ca'f, to Sybil, same owner.

S\vcf|)s(;ikf«. ■Iliirliams

Bn^s, first premium to Second Duke of Alameda; second
to Third Duke of Alameda, Coleman Younger.

Cows, first to Jessie Maynard; second to Red Dolly
Second, Colmau Younger.

Sweepstake*- Ayrshire**, Jeney* or Aldcrneya.

Bulls, first premium to Archie (Ayrshire, owned by G.
Beinett; secopd to Champion of Guernsey, Henry Pierce.

C >Wftj first premium to Rumor Second, (Jersey), Henry
Pierce; second to Lane, (Ayrshire), owned by G. Bennett.

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Sept 16

Herds— IlnrliatQH.

w Over two years old, one male and two ftmales: First, to
Second Duke of Alameda, with cows, Rose of Forest Home,
RedTJolly Second, Jessie Maynard, Red Dolly Fifth, Coleman
Tounger.

t Under one year, one male and five females; bull, Third
Duke of Alameda; cows, Red Dolly Ninth, Red Dolly
Eleventh, Lauraine Fifth, Rose of Forest Home Fourth, Rose
of Forest Home Ninth, Coleman Younger.

Herds— Jerseys and Alder neys.

Over two years, one male and four females, bull, Victor of
Terba Buena; cows, Bloomer Second, Oakland Maid, Mon
Plaisir, Fairy of Yerba Buena, Henry Pierce.
T: Under two years, bull William Scituate; cows, Eva Third of
"Yerba Buena, Coquette of Yerba Buena, Carrie of Yerba
23uena, Flora Third of Yerba Buena, Henry Fierce.
Herds— Guernseys.

One male and four females, bull, Champion; cows, Lizzie,
Xassie, Xillie, Daisy, Henry Pierce.

Best Jersey, Alderney or Guernsey In Class.

1 Bulls, three years and over, first to Victor, Yerba Buena,
rsecond, to Champion of Guernsey, Henry Pierce. Two years
old, first premium to James Hayward, A. J. Snyder; second,
io Modoc, Jessie Wall. One year old, first to William
Scituate; second to Electric, Yerba Buena, Henry Pierce.
•Under one year, first to Skotover, Henry Pierce.

Cows 3 years and over, first to Bloom 3r Second; second
i;o Fairy of Yerba Buena, Henry Pieiee. 'iwo-y ear-olds,
first to Nancy. Mrs. R. P. Clement. One year old, first to
Carrie of Yerba Buena; second to Eva Third of Yerba
Buena. Best calf, first to Coommassie, Yerba Buena, second
to Delta of Yerba Buena. Henry Pierce.

Graded Cattle.
e Best cow, three years and over, first to Betsy, F. Rosen-
stock. Two years old, First to Minnie, F. Rosenstock.
Sheep.

Spanish Merino, ram, two years and over, to Sprightly, J.
H. Trowbridge. One year old, first to Comet; second to
Lightly; same owner. Pen of five ewes, two years and over,
No. 2, J. H. Trowbridge. Pen of five ewes, one year and un-
der two, same owner. Pen of five ewe lambs, same owner.
Pen of one ram and five lambs, same owner.

Cotswold, first to ram Hancock, Coleman Younger.

Southdown, Premium to ram "No Name," G. Bement; pen
of five ewes, Coleman Younger.

Hogs,

Esses and Berkshire, best boar, first premium; best sow,
first premium, owned by C. L. Dietz.
Poultry.;

Light Brahmas, first premium to E. Woolfeden.

Dark Brahmas, first premium to same owner.

Partridge Cochins, to W. Hubbard.

Buff Cochins, toE. Woolfeden; Plymouth Rocks, to J.N.
Xund; brown Leghorns, to same owner; golden- spangled
Polish, to A. J. Jackson, black -breasted game, to C.L. Dietz;
blue game, to W. H. Hubbard, black breasted game bantams,
to J. N. Lund; black African bantam, to C. L. Dietz; white
■pile game bantam, to C. L. Dietz.

Langshan, special premium for new breed, to Mr3. J.
Eaynor.

White-faced Black Spanish, to J. W. Cummings.

Pekin Duck, to C. L. Dietz.
'For the largest collection of poultry, to J. NjLund.

Pigeons, Jacobins, special premium to J. N. Lund; Carriers,
premium toC. L. Dieiz; Flying Pouters, to same owner.

Summaries.

RACING.

Golden Gate Fair. Oakland Tbotting Pare, Sept. 4, 1882.— Gold-
en Gate stake.— For all two- year-olds ; three- quarter mile flash; S50 en-
trance; fl5 forfeit; S150 added; second colt to save state; winners 5
pounds extra.

P. Robson's May B., by Shannon, 11 211. s 1

Inland Stanford's ch f Satanella, bvLeveler— Frou-Frou by Asteroid,

1121bs 2

Peter Courts" blk f Flon-Flou, by Monday— Jennie C, lOTIbs 3

Leland Stanford's cb f Satinet, by Y.ildidle— Rose by Cheatham, paid

forfeit.
Peter Coutts' Panama, by Shannon— Abbie W., paid forfeit.
Time— 1:17.

Same Day.— Alameda stake for three-year-olds; one and one-half mile
•dash; 575 entrance; ?25 forfeit; S175 added; second to save stake.
•Geo. Hearst's b h Duke of Monday, by Monday-Demirep, llSlfcs Duffy. .1

Iceland Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever— Frolic, 115it>s 2

I/eland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Foster— Planetia by Planet, paid

forfeit.
Peter Coutts* b c Forest King, by Monday— Abbie W.. paid forfeit.
George Hearst's ch f Marie F., by Leinster— Flush, paid forfeit.
Time— 2:41£.

Same Day.— Pardee stake.— Free for all; one mile and repeat; 975 en-
trance; S25* forfeit; $200 added, second to save stake.

J. T. Gilmer's b b Red Boy, by War Dance— Neil son, 118ms 1 1

P. J. Shaffer's b m Night Hawk, by imp. Haddington— Norfolk, 1151bs

Ross 3 2

I/eland Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever— Frolic by Thunder, paid

forfeit.
Leland Standford's ch f Fostress, by Foster— Planetia by Planet,

paid forfeit.
Henry Schwartz's Sister to Lottery, by Monday— Virgina, paid for-
feit.
Stemler & Ayers' ch g Fred Collier, by Joe Norfolk— Pubs by Nor-
folk, paid forfeit.

Time— 1:12|, l:45j.

-Sept, C— Free for all; two mile dash; $100 entrance;$25 forfeit; $250
wadded; second to save stake.

Leland Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever— Frolic by Thunder 1

lm, Boots' b m Mollie H., by Wildidle— Mamie Hall by Norfolk 2

P. J. Shatter's b m Night Hawk, by imp. Haddington, dam by Nor-
folk, paid forfeit.
J. T. Gilmer's b b Bed Boy, by War Dance— Neilson, paid forfeit.
Stemler ft: Ayers' ch g Fred Collier, by Joe Hooker— Puss by Norfolk,
paid forfeit.

Time-3:36.

Sept. 7.— Selling Race.— Purse 8250; $175 to first, $75 to second; one
mile.

J. T. Gilmer's cb c Euchre, by Leinster— Flush, 5500, 1081bs 1

~V?m. Boots" ch c Inauguration, by Wildi die— Miami by Belmont, $1,-

000, lOStbs a

P. J. Shafter's blk ro Night Hawk, by imp. Haddington,-dam by Nor-
folk, 5800, 114 lbs 3

H. Schwartz's Sister to Lottery, by Monday— Virginia drawn

Stemler k Ayres' b g Joe Howell, by imp. Bonnie Scotland— Eva

Shepherd drawn

Time— 1 :43i.

Sept. 8.— Consolation Purse.— $250 for beaten horses; 5175 to first; $75
to second ; dash of one mile and a quarter.
P. J. Shafter's b m Night Hawk, by imp. Haddington, dam by

Norfolk , 115tt.s 1

"Wm. Boots' ch c Inauguration, by Wildidle —Miami by Belmont

1081bs 2

Time— 2:12.

TROTTING AND PACING.

Sept.4.— 2:10 Class; purse, $600; $3C0 to first; $180 to second ;$C0 to
third horse; mile beats 3 in 5.

Peter Coutts' b f Manon, by Nutwood 1 1 1 1

Iiouis Duncan's b g Louis D 2 8 1 2

W. Z. Price's b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation 5 1 2 1

B. F. Miller's b b Marin, by Geo M. Patcben Jr 7 2 7 3

W. H. Henderson's b m Big Lize 3 6 8 7

A. B. Cooper's ch g Frank Moscow, by Frank Moscow 6 7 6 6

V. Fan-ell's s n Vanderlynn by Geo. M. Patchen 9 5 3 6

Jno. Mclntyre's ch g Edwin Forrest by Blackbird 8 4 6 dr

l^art Rollins b g Freestone by Capt. Webster 4 dis

L. W. litus' b s Exile by Echo ; withdrawn

Jas. Garland'3 gr g Rowdy Boy by Rustic withdrawn

G. Bernard's gr g Allen Roy withdrawn

Time~2:26, 2:27, 2:27i, 2:24.

Sept. 5—2:30 class, purse $800, $480 to first, $210 to second, $80 to third
horse, mile heats, three in five:

A. Waldstein's b s Albert W, by Electioneer 3 3 3 1 2 1 1

S. Sperry's ch m Nellie R, by Gen. McClellan 2 2 1 3 1 3 2

J. A. Goldsmith's bm Sweetness, by Volunteer 1 1 2 2 dii

W. D. Hammond's gT Poscora Hayward, by Billy

Hayward dia

S. Crandall's b m Elancbe, by Gray McClellan withdrawn

Time-2:22, 2;24i, 2;23i, 2:28i, 2:26$, 2:25, 2:26^.

Same day.— Pacing, free for all, purse $500, $300 to first, $150 to second,
$50 to third horse (Washington and Johnny Wiegle to Wagon):

L. E. Yates' b m Corette, by Winthrop 1 1 1

G. Valensin's br m Ouida, by Black Hawk 2 3 3

E. S. Denison's cb m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy 3 8 2

A. L. Hinds' ch s Oakland Boy, by Winthrop dis

Time— 2:23fc, 2:22$. 2:24.

Sept. 6— Trotting for all three- year-olds , purse $600, $360 to first, $180
to second, $00 to third horse, mile heats, three in five :

J. M. L^arned's Adrian, by Reliance 1 1 1

H. Meek's br f Bonnie Wood, by Nutwood 2 2 2

Irving Ayres' blk g Fred Arnold, by Nephew 3 3 3

A. C. Dietz' ch f Olivette, by Whipple's Hambleton dis

J. C. Simpson's be Anteeo, by Electioneer dwn

J. B. Wyman's b c Commodore by Conductor dwn

Babb's b f by Admiral dwn

Time— 2:lli, 2:37$, 2:33J,

Same Day.— Trotting, 2:22 class, purse $800, $180 to first, $240 to second,
$80 to third horse, mile heats, 3 in 5.

J. B. Macdonald's b s Brigadier, by Happy Medium 1 2 1 1

L. H. Titus' b m Belle Echo, by Echo 2 1 2 2

J. A. Goldsmith's gr s Romero, by A. W. Richmond drawn

Time— 2:27, 2:234, 2:22±, 2:24*.

Sept. 7.— Trotting for two-year-olds. Purse $100, $168 to first, $67 20
to second, S44 80 to third horse, mile heats, two in three:

S. Rosener's (J. W. Mackay's) b f Ruby by Sultan 2 1 1

L. J. Rose's b f Neluska. by Sultan 1 2 2

Time— 2:30i 2:34,1 2;40.

Same day,— Trotting. Special purse of $600, $265 to first, $130 to
second, $85 to third, $60 to fourth horse, mile heats, three in five.

P. Farrell's b h Vanderlynn, by Geo. M. Patchen 1 12 1

Jas. Garland's gr g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic 4 2 1 3

A. B. Cooper's ch g Frank Moscow, by Moscow 3 3 3 2

S. Crandall's b s Marin, by Geo. M. Patchen Jr 2 4 1 1

Time— 2:30, 2:27$, 2:30J, 2:28J.

Sept. 8.— Trotting, 2 :25 class. Purse $800, $180 to first, $210 to second,
$80 to third horse, mile beats, three in 5:

J. A. Goldsmith's blk s Director, by Dictator 3 1 1 1

J. H. Dodge's ch s Honesty by Priam 4 2 2 2

Jno. Hughes' b g Cairo, by Chieftain 7 5 3 3

L. J. Rose's blk s Del Sur, by The Moor 6 4 4 4

J. Cochran's ch g Ashley, by Plumas 5 3 6 6

C. W. Welby's ch g Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen 2 dis

J. M. Learned's b s Reliance, by Alexander , 1 dis

L. H. Titus' b m Echora, by Echo , withdwn

G Valensin's ch s Crown Point withdwn

Time, 2:22$, 2:24J, 2:24, 3:94.

Sept. 9. — Trotting, special against time for all yearlings for a purse
of $50, one mile.

J. C. Simpson's Antevolo, by Electioneer 1

Time— 3 :07.

P. J. Shafter's gr c Viking, by Rustic 2

Time— 3:16.

Geo. Bayless' ch f Dawn, by Nutwood withdrawn

J. A. McLeland's b c Mt. Vernon, by Nutwood "

J. J. Rose's c by Sultan "

Chico Pair.

Chico, Sept. 7, 18S2.

Mr. Editor: There was a large increase in the attendance
at the park to-day. The first on the programme was ladies'
tournament and prizes were awarded in the order named:
Miss Lena Homer first, §30, Mrs. Frefoy second, $20, Miss
Nellie McCormaek third, $15, Miss Annie Clark fourth, $10.

Misses twelve years and under: Miss Nellie Sherman first,
Lizzie Decker second, Miss Winnie Williams third, Matilda
Gorre fourth, Miss Eva Clark fifth. The ladies and misses
presented a very fine appearance and did some very fine feats
of horsemanship.

The first race on the cards for the third day was the Chico
Hotel Stakes, one and one-half mile dash, free for all three-
year-olds, entrance $40, $25 forfeit, $300 added, second horse
to save stake. Closed with following entries: Geo. Hearst
names eh f Maria F., by Leinster, Flush — A. Miller, names bg
Lady Partisan by Partisan, Jewell. J. Q. Anderson names
g f Minnie Bell by Joe Daniels, by Norfolk; 115 pounds on
each. Betting 6 to 2 on Maria F., and the result sustained
the judgment of those betting the odds, as she won, Minnie
Bell second, Partisan third. Time — quarter mile 32s., one-
half 59, three-fourth 1:28, one 1:55, one and one-fourth 2.22i,
one and one-half 2:4SJ.

Same day, second race, running, one mile and repeat, best 2
in 3. Closed with following entries: Ab Ellis names- Shiner
by Norfolk, by Lodi, 111 pounds. W. Hunter names b g Fred
Hunter by Norfolk, by Rifleman, 111 pounds. Thos. Hazlet
names ch g Jubilee by Norfolk, by Loch, four years, 105
pounds.

Pools on this heat, Shiner $10, Jubilee $4, Hunter $2 and
$3. Jubilee jumped off in the lead and led to the quarter
pole in 27s., half in 53s., three-fourths 21s., mile 1 :46£,
Shiner second, Hunter distanced. Secondheat, Shiner jumped
off two lengths in the lead; as they entered the back stretch,
Jubilee lapped him and they ran head and head until half
way round far turn, where from some cause the chestnut
was seen to toss his head in the air twice and commence to
lose ground, Shiner winning the heat by one length, and
now came a howl from the backers of Jubilee that he was be-
ing pulled. When they came out for the third heat the rider
of Maria F. was placed on Jubilee and Johny Brannn on
Shiner. They made three false starts, when they got the
word with Shiner a length the worst of it; he lapped him on
the back stretch but was beaten by a length. Now I would like
to know what benefit there is derived by simply dismounting
a jockey for fraud as plain as this case was without attaching
some punishment to the dismount.

BUMMAET.

Thomas Haslet name* ch g Jubilee, 4 yn., 105 lbs 1 2 1

Ab Ellis names b g Shintr, aged. 111 lbs 2 1 2

W. Hunter names b g Fred Hunter, aged, 111 lbs Dist.

Same day, trotting race for three -year-olds to harness.
The following horses started and were allotted positions in
order named; Zulu Chief, Telegraph, Katy Almout. Tele-
graph was favorite over both the others, $10 to $6. After
four ineffectual attempts they got the word to a very even
start; the filly outfooted both around the turn in 41s. and
came home a length better than Telegraph, he four in front of
Zulu Chief.

The second heat they were sent away after four attempts,
Telegraph in the lead, and was never headed. The race was
postponed until next day, 1:30 p. m. sharp. A little larger
crowd than yesterday, fully one thousand persons being
present, the quarter stretch rails having teams hitched as
thick as they could stand, a large proportion of spectators
being ladies, and their handsome toilets lent an additional at-
traction to the scene.

BDMMAEI.

E. Downer enters b g Telegraph by Tillon Almont 2 1 1 1

Billipn enters blk f Eaty Almont by Tilton Almont 1 2 2 t

J. L. Sullivan enters b g Zulu Cbief by Tillon Almont . . 3 3 Dlst.

Time— 2f54. 2:53, 2:48, 2:54A,

Fourth day, running, mile and repeat, best 2 in 3, free for
all, purse $400, entries closed Sept. 5th, 8 p. m., first horse to
get six-tenthb, second thiee-tenths, third one-tenth. Entries,
Joe Howell by Bonnie Scotland, by imp. Sovereign, aged, 115
pounds. Maria F. by Leinster — Flush, 3 years, 105 pounds.
Howell had the pole; time, first heat by quarters, first quarter
27$, one-half 53$, three-fourths, 1:20*. Time— 1:46$. Second
heat, first quarter 29, one-half 54A, three-fourths, 131. Time —
I46|.

Official timers, J. T. Mcintosh, Chico, Fred Shafer Esq.,
Wm. Harkey, Marysville. Same day, agreed tiotting race,
closed with the following entries, and were allotted position!
in order named, Dutchman (rec 2:30},) Bones, Roanone, blk a
Challenge.

SUM.UABT.

Chas. Sherman enters Roanoke i 2 2 1

J. T. Mclmosb enters Dutchman 2 1 1 1

Jas. Sullivan enters Bones 3 3 3 %

Challenge ".'.''.4 4 Digt.

Time-2:45i. 3;38, 2:40i,2:42J.

Fifth and last day. The attendance was as large as any
previous day. The first race on the cards was a pacing race.
C. D. Coward names b g Roden, Nelson McDonald naniea
ro g Buz., Chas Shlutius names blk g Prince.

Roden .

1 1 1

Buz 221

P«nce ............. ..".".'.".7. Digt

Time-2:48i, 2:48*. 2;47i.
Same day.— Agreed trotting raoe, 3 in 5 to harness, owners to drive.

2. W. Burnbam names b g Dutchman 1 a 1 j

Chas Sherman names b g Roanoke 2 1 2 t

Time-2:44, 2:38$, 1:4«J. 2:37$. , "

The running race for mules did not fill.

I take this opportunity of returning thanks to the officen
of the association for many favors granted.

The show of horses and cattle beats any fair ever held
here. Every stall was occupied and some had to stable their
horses in sheep-pens.

Premiums were awarded as follows:
Horses.

Thoroughbred stallions, W. L. Sullivan, Sacramento, Jim
Brown.

Thoroughbred mares, J. Q. Anderson, Stockton, Minnia
Bell; A. J. Stemler, Sacramento, Lady Partisan.

Graded stallions, J. J. Reaves, Blackbird, 3 years; same,
William B, 2 years; James Hasty, Chief, 1 year.

Graded Mares, Ben True, Nellie, 3 years and over; David
Snyder, Lucy Toleman; J. J. Reaves, Belle Howard, 2 years;
J. T. Mcintosh, Sallie M., 1 year; J. J. Reaves, Lady Hilda
Second, 1 year.

Stallions, T. Garrett, Chief, 3 years; John Grabley, Sir
Tom; Alfred Cross, Cub, 2 years.

Mares, J. J. Reaves, Lancet, 3 years; Alfred Cross, Beekey
Second; David Snyder, Nellie, 2 years.

J. C. Hess, Willows, Napoleon, 3 years; J. W. Hedge,
Oroville, Black Tom, 2 years.

Roadsters, Chas. Sherman, Carlisle, 4 years; Shorty,
Roanoke, 2 years.

Gelding roadsters, Carnell, Colusa, Telegraph.

Two years old, L. H. Mcintosh, Colusa, Prince; L. D.
Jenkin, Olimps, Rockwell.

Roadster stallion, J. T. Mcintosh, Singleton, 3 years.

Roadster mares, James Hasty, Blue Bell, 3 years; D. M,
Hooper, Rodie Ann, 3 years; Chas. Sherman, Belle Kimball,
2 ye.irs; J. T. Mcintosh, Exact Second, 2 years.

Carriage horses, Allen Henry, Don and Joe.

Best single carriage horse, W. A. Titreau, Polly.

Roadster team, A. Bullard, Dave and Heitsick; Herman
Bay, Cloud and Nig.

Saddle horse, Burke, Johnnie.

Colts, Jas. Hasty, Chico, yearling; J. W. Fritters, Orphan
Boy, second best.

Sucking colts, J. T. Mcintosh, Signate; Ben True, Ben T,
second best.

Yearling mare colts, J. T. Mcintosh, Sallie M; Chas. Sher-
man, Chevalier.

Sucking mare colts, J. J. Reaves, Chico Maid; J. T. Mcin-
tosh, Solitaire.

Sweepstakes, stallion, J. J. Reaves, Blackbird.

Mare, J. T. Mcintosh, Exact.

Jacks and Mnlci.

A. B. Collins, Prince, 2 years; J. J. Reaves, Humbol^ t
years; A. B. Collins, Jack, 1 year.

< 'aiile ■ Durliams.

Bulls, J. J. Reaves, Twilight, 3 years; M. Wicks, Orovilla,
Maior Butler Second, 3 years; J. J. Reaves,- Henry Clay, 1
year; M. Wicks, Oroville, Louan, 1 year; M. Wicks, Oro-
ville, Dexter, bull calf; J. J. Reaves, Stonewall, second best.

Cows, M. Wicks, Oroville, Frantic Louan, 3 years; J. J.
Reaves, Sallie Short, 3 years; J. J. Reaves, Queen Victoria,
2 years; M. Wick, Oroville, Frantic 24th, 2 years old; J. J.
Reaves, Beauty; M. Wicks, Oroville, Matilda, heifer calf; J.J.
Reaves, best herd.

Bulls, R. McEnespy, Ben Butler.

Cows, R. McEnespy, May Flower, 3 years; same, Queen
Second, 3 years; same, Maud, 2 years; same, Spy, 1 year)
same, Calf, Trixy.

Jerseys.
Bull, A. B. Collins, Hawkins.

Cows, Geo. F. Hawkins, Roxana, 3 years; Geo. F. Hawk-
ins, Dutchie, 3 years; A. B. Collins, Maud, 2 years; A. B,
Collins, Blackey, 2 years; Geo. F. Hawkins, Bessie, 1 year.
Graded (Jerseys.)
A. B. Collins, Nellie, 3 years old; A. B. Collins, Bridge*
Second, 3 years.

Swine,
Best China boar, M. Wicks, Oroville, Gabriell.
Best China sow, M. "Wicks, Oroville, Betty.
Finest and fattest hog, J. W. Padeu, Silriua.
Best five pigs under six months, Chas. Sherman.

Goats.
M. Wicks, Oroville, Jack; same, Jarad; same, Lizzie; same,
Jennie; same, four kids.

Ponltry.

A. B. Collins, best five varieties; same, light Brahniaa;
same, trio black Cochins; same, best Game cock; Matilda J.
Clark, Nelson, trio Selkies; same, Buff Cochins; same, whifca
Cochins; same, Brahma cock under 1 year; Charley Henry,
Nelson; China geese; B. F. Allen, Pekin ducks; Willie Reed,
Nelson, Bronze turkey; Wm. Cleveland, Nelson, turkey
gobbler.

Machinery.

M. L. Mery, Farm and Feed Mill; J. M. Ormsby, Sewing
Machines; Hubbard & Earll, Display Harvesting Tools; Hub-
bard & Earll, Best Well Pump; Hubbard & Earll Best Gang
Plow.

1882

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181

The State Fair.

^fever before in the history of the California State Agricul-
tural Society -was there a more auspicious opening. From
the first there has been a good attendance, increasing as the
•week wore away, and the machinery running as smoothly as
could be desired. The stock exhibition has been very fine,
all the departments well filled, and when the conclusion
«omes it is safe to assert that the returns will show to the
satisfaction of every one interested. The racing and trotting
have been first class and with scarcely an exception every
purse a contest to the end of the last heat.
The Races.

There could scarcely be a finer day for the races than the
afternoon of Monday. There was no great degree of warmth,
and yet there was caloric enough in the atmosphere to en-
sure the "sweating out" of the horses. There "was a fine at-
tendance for the opening day and a good deal of speculation.
The first on the list was a dash of three-quarters of a mile,
■the entries and conditions will be found in the summary. In
the pool-selling before the start Premium and Jim Ken wick
alternated as favorites, the rate being, §50 on each of them,
§20 on Atalanta and $40 on the others grouped in "the field."
At the starting point it was difficult to tell the different
horses unless by those who were posted about the "colors;"
though there was only a short delay at the post — one false
start — when the flag fell to a very good send-off excepting that
Bob and Premium were slow in getting under motion. The
leading horses for a time were Atalanta, Jim Renwick and
Jim Douglas, and it looked as if the race was going to be con-
fined to a struggle between the trio, but "f auld mare" came
along with a rush, Ella Doane also improved her position,
and though Jim Douglas essayed to get to the front it was not
his day, Premium winning by an open length from Ella, Jim
a fair third. The following is the

ST7MMABT.

Agricttltttbal Park Course, Sacramento, September 11.— Running,
antroduction stake for all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; $50 en-
trance, S15 forfeit, .?200 added, second to save stake.
Of. Mulkey names ch m Premium (10). by Carter, dam Flying

Cloud . Ill pounds 1

H. C. Jndson names b m Ella Doane (aged), by Wiididle, dam Nettie

Brown by Rifleman, 114 pounds 2

George Howson names b s Jim Douglas (4), by Wiididle, dam by

Norfolk, 108 pounds 3

C. Van Buren names P. Contts' b c Forest King (3), by Monday, dam

Abble W., 95 pounds 0

G. W. Trahern names cb f Kate Carson (3), by Joe Daniels, dam by

Norfolk, 92 pounds 0

"Wm. Boots names b g Bob (3) by Bob Wooding, dam Gladiola by

Norfolk, 92 pounds 0

Tbeo. Winters names ch f Atalanta (3), by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane,

92 pounds 0

Stemler & Ayres name ch g Jim Renwick (i), by Joe Hooker, dam

Big Gun, 105 pounds 0

Time— 1:16.

The second race was the Breeders' stake for three-year-olds,
•a dash of a mile and a half, that closed with nineteen entries
at $50 entrance, play or pay, with $300 added money. Of
these the only starters were' John Windover's Captain Kidd,
George Hearst's Maria F and Duke of Monday, and the Palo
Alto Illy Precious. Mr. Hearst's pair were favorites in the
pools, selling for $100 against $75 for Precious and $10 for
Captain Kidd. The horses were promptly dispatched at the
first trial, Maria P. starting off in the lead to make the pace
hot for Precious, while the Duke was evidently biding his
time. As they passed the wire for the first time Maria was
leading by a length, with Captain Kidd third, and the Duke
making up his lost ground rather too quickly it seemed for
the length of distance he had to travel. At the half-mile it
was apparent that Maria F and Captain Kidd had to succumb,
for they resigned the lead to the Duke and Precious, who
"began a desperate brush that lasted to the drawgate, when
the Duke, under the whip, swerved from the outside towards
the inside rail, and the result was then never doubtful, as,
although Duffy rallied the Duke, he was beaten by Precious
in 2:3S° Captain Kidd being a poor third and Maria F. last.

SUMMARY.

Same day.— Running, Breeder's stake, for foals of 1879, one and a half
mile dash";" 550 entrance, p. p., §300 added. Closed March 1st with
nineteen nominations.
Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic, by

Thunder, 107 pounds 1

George Hearst names b c Duke of Monday, dam Demirep, by Young

Melbourne, 110 pounds 2

John "Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by Leinster, dam Tibbie

Dunbar, 110 pounds 3

George Hearst names cb f Maria F, by Leinster, dam Flush, 107

pounds *

Time— 2:38.

The third race was for a selling purse of $300, heats of a
mile for all ages, and there were nine entries, five of which
came to the post. These were Joe Howell, Euchre, Inaugu-
ration, Patrol and Yila Randlett. Joe Howell was largely the
favorite in the pools, selling for $100, Euchre bringing $50,
$15 for the three others combined. Under the conditions
Joe Howell had sis pounds from the old schedule of weights
Tinder which the State Fair races were run. Inauguration
and Patrol had their weight up, Vila Randlett five pounds

off.

Owing to the refractoriness of Vila Randlett there was some
trouble in getting them off, and when the flag fell she had a
trifle the best of the start. Patrol soon joined her, and
around the further turn all were in a bunch. It was a pretty
race home, but at the drawgate "Old Joe" came away and
won with apparently something in hand in 1:44. Euchre
■was second, Inauguration third, Vila Randlett fourth and
Patrol last.

The pool selling was at an end. The few sold showed Joe
Howell such a favorite as to bring $40 for $2 on all the others.
The heat showed that the estimate of the old veteran was
none too high, for although Inauguration led at the quarter
and a half, proving himself a good colt, Joe was first in the
Btretch and first under the wire. The positions will be found
in the

SUMMARY.

Same day.— Running; selling race, purse ■5250, free for all, one mile

and repeat, second horse to receive .*?75, entrance five per cent, to third

horse. Horses entered to be sold for £1,500 to carry entitled weight,

one pound off for each S100 under fixed valuation.
S temler & Ayres name b g Joe Howell (10), §900, by Bonnie Scot-
land, damEva Shepherd, by Imported Sovereign, 105 pounds 1 1

"Wm. Boots names ch c Lnauguration (3), §1,500, by Wiididle, dam
Miami, 95 pounds 3 2

J. T. Gilmer names ch h Euchre (5), $600, by Leinster, dam Flush,
105 pounds 2 4

VI. L. Pritchard names g m Vila Randlett (4) §1,000, by WaterfVrd,
dam Little Sophie, 100 pounds 4 3

H. C. Judson name3 b c Patrol (3), §1,500, by Wiididle, dam Nett'e

Brown, by Rifleman, 65 pounds 5 5

Time— 1:44, 1:44.

The next race was the 2:40 trotting class, and of the eliven
entries, six came to the front, viz : Louis D, Manon, \*ui-
derlynn, Rowdy Boy, Marin and Big Lize. Manon vas
largely the favorite in the pools before the start, bring ig
$68 to $11 for Vanderlynn and $12 for all the others. Ti is
was long odds for a five-year-old filly, at the outset of h_«r

career, and though the form she showed at Oakland appeared
to justify the high estimate the result proved that there
was misfortune to mar the scheme.

The first heat there was a good deal of scoring. The
starting judge had to impose several fines, in one instance
five of the six drivers being mulcted. The eighth score
brought them near enough together to tap the bell, Big Lize
slightly in the lead, but at the hah mile pole Manon was
first with Rowdy Boy on her wheel. The gray obtained the
advantage and was first at the three-quarter -pole when he
waspassed by Manon, who won the heat in 2:25. Theplaciug
of the others will be found in the summary appended.

The second heat was startling to the backers of the fa-
vorite. Manon led at the start but broke before rounding
the turn, losing ground. At the half mile the field was
strung out with Rowdy Boy in the lead though at the three-
quarters Manon came up apparently the winner of the heat,
but the judges penalized her for a run on the back-stretch and
gave the heat to Louis D, Big Lize placed second. Time,
234|.

The third heat Louis D took the lead with Rowdy Boy
second at the half mile. Rounding the further turn there
was a change of places, a general mixing, which made it al-
most impossible to say what the positions were at this point,
and the contest down the stretch was remarkably good.
Louis D amazed the spectators by coming to the score first
with Vanderlynn second and the others as given in the sum-
mary. Time, 2:24J.

The fourth and last heat was trotted when it was growing
dusk, and patrols were appointed. Louis D. and Vanderlynn
had a fight for precedence and before the quarter was reached
Van's nose showed in front. At the half mile Louis D. had
much the best of it, a straggling field behind him. There
was a closing up when the straight work was reached but not
enough to jeopardize the chances of Louis D., who won in
2-251 with Big Lize second. This gave huge Elizabeth the
third money, Manon having made the second prize score in
the first heat.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— No. 4, Trotting, 2:40 class, purse, §1,000, mile heats, 3
in 5.
Louis Duncan names b g Louis D., by King William, son

of Whipple's Hambletonian, dam unknown : 4 1 1 1

W. H. Henderson names Big Lize, by 6 2 5 2

C. Tan Buren names P Courts' b m Manon, bv Nutwood, dam

Addie 1 3 3 3

B, T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patchen, dam unknown 3 4 4 6

P. Farrell names bh Vanderlynn, by Geo. M. Patchen, dam a

Joseph mare 5 6 2 4

James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic, dam by

Belmont 2 5 6 5

Time— 2:25, 2:241, 2:24$, 2:25*.

There was an increased attendance at the track on Tues-
day afternoon, the second day of the fair, and everything went
along smoothly. The president insisted that the drivers
should wear distinctive colors, and though there were a few
recalcitrants ah had to comply, and the consequence was
that the races were far more satisfactory to the public and
enabled the reporters to follow the horses with more accu-
racy. This was a wise measure which should be followed by
the other fairs.

The first race called was the 2:25 class for a purse of $1,-
200, and of the nine entries only Ashley was withdrawn.

Director, owing to the Oakland showing, was made first
choice at $100 against $15 for Starr King, $12 for Crown
Point and $25 for the field, composed of Capt. Smith, Hon-
esty, Del Sur and Reliance, the latter proving himself exces-
sively unreliable by getting distanced in the first heat. After
ten false starts, they were sent off well together and Stan-
King, driven in an able and determined manner by Tim
Kennedy, made for the lead and broke at the first turn and
they almost all followed suit so that Goldsmith was balked
in his efforts to get through the scampering steeds. "When
they settled down to their work Stan* King was in the lead
with Honesty and Capt. Smith in fair attendance, but at the
upper turn Director was seen coming up, and he took the
place of Honesty, who found the pace too hot for him, and so
after a very close and exciting finish Starr King won by
three-quarters of a length, Captain Smith being a poor
third. This heat in no wise decreased the faith held by his
backers in Director's speed and they backed him as fully as
before. In the second heat Goldsmith was not caught nap-
ping as he went at once to the front and leading at the half by
ten lengths he won handily in 2:251 with Starr King second
and Cairo a bad third. Crown Point was now withdrawn on
account of lameness and Director with $100 to $20 on his
chances cut out all the work in the two final heats and won
as he liked, Starr King being second and Cairo next in the
third heat, and Honesty second and Del Sur third in the
final heat, the time being 2:24 and 2:25.

SUMMARY.

Agricultural Park Course, Sacramento, September 12. —
Trotting, 2:25 class, purse, 31,200, mile heats, 3 in 5.
J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director by Dictator, dam by
Mambrino Chief 2 1 1 1

C. W. WelbT names ch g Starr King by Geo. M. Patchen, dam

Mary Wonder 1 2 2 6

John Hughes names b h Cairo by Chieftain, dam by Odd

Fellow 7 3 3 4

J. H. Dodge names ch h Honesty by Priam, dam by

Chieftain 4 4 6 2

Palo Alto Stock Farm names br g Capt. Smith by Locomotive

dam Maid of Clay 3 6 4 5

L. J. Rose names blk s Del Sur by The Moor, dam

Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot 5 5 6 3

G. Valensin names ch s Crown Point by Speculation,

dam Young Martha, by Patchen 6 7dr

James M. Learned names b h Reliance by Alexander, dam

Rattler mare dis

Time— 2:23*. 2:25*. 2:24, 2:25.

The next after the 2:25 trot was a purse of $300, a dash of
a mile, for yearlings, in which were entered Chevalier, by
Charles Sherman, Mount Vernon, by M. E. Cloud, Rose Ab-
bot, by Ben E. Harris, the Sultan — Gertrude colt by t. J.
Rose, and the filly by Priam, the dam by Chieftain by W. H.
Parker. The youngsters were all pretty unruly except Mr.
Rose's colt who won by six lengths in 3:04.}, while the others
timed it a second less, the quarter being made in 49} sec-
onds, the half in 1 :34] while the Priam filly came in second
in 3:08 after making a very bad break when within reaching
distance of home. It was a good performnace and Mr.
Rose named the colt Edwin.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— Trotting, purse, §300, for yearlings, dash one mile, to
rule.

L. J. Rose names b c ■ 1

Charles Sherman names b c Chevalier 2

Ben E. Harris names ch f Rose Abbott 3

3 . A UcClond names b c Mt. Vernon 4

VT. H. Parker names L. 17. Sbippee's c f 5

Time— 3:04£.

Then came up for discussion the purse of $500, mile and
repeat, for two-year-olds, in which were entered Neluska,
by Sultan from Gretchen, owned by L. J. Rose; Ruby, by
Sultan, dam by Hambletonian, belonging to John Y7. Mac-
kay and Pride, by Buccaneer, dam by Flaxtail, owned by M.
I W. Hicks. The little betting that took place was in favor of

Ruby, and regrets were freely expressed that neither Flower
Girl nor Sallie Benton belonging to the Palo Alto farm had put
in an appearance to fill this engagement. There was an
immense deal of scoring, as Dr. Hicks' filly was evidently out
of condition through a long spell of epizooty and could not
score with her stronger opponents. Ruby started out in the
first heat and at the half-mile led Neluska by tenlengths and
won as she liked in 3:33. In the second heat Ruby was not
on her best behavior, making three or four bad breaks, of
which Neluska took advantage to get a good lead, and al-
though Goldsmith brought Ruby down the home stretch at a
very fast gait, Neluska won by a head in 3:33. The final
heat was very one sided, as Neluska was tired out and Pride)
for the nonce had lost her former speed, so Ruby won easily
in 2:34A with Pride second and Neluska last. For two-year-
olds this was a great performance and caused much favorable
comment. ^

8CMMAET.

Same Day. — Trotting, purse, 8500, mile heats, for two-year-olds.
S. Rosener names J. W. Mackay's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam by

Hambletonian 1 2 1

L. J, Rose names br f Neluska, by Sultan, dam Gretchen 2 1 3

M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam by Flax-
tail 3 3 2
Tiine-'-2 ;33", 2 :33,'2 :34j.

The Third Day.

At the Park Wednesday morning, there being no parade of
stock, the attendance was not so large as Tuesday, but the
races drew as large a crowd as has been seen there for many
a day. The feature of the exercises in the forenoon was a
walking match for draft stallions for several prizes. The first
prize was a farm wagon worth S150. The second prize, $25,
was offered by the Society. The rules required the carrying
a ton, which was of grain, on light four-wheeled wagons.
Honest John, owned by T. W. Williamson of Sacramento;
Monarch, owned by H. W. Wilson of Nicolaus, and Con-
querer, owned by C. Porter of Marysville, were entered.
Monarch won the first prize, making the mile in 12:40$; Con-
querer took the second prize.

Tlit- Races.

The third day again opened auspiciously; there was a fine
attendance and though the afternoon was warm, so warm as
to make the visitors from the Bay divest themselves of all
warm clothing, replacing it with linen, the horses started
out well and the racing was capital. Night Hawk astonished
and pleased the spectators by making the fastest mile ever
run on the Pacific Coast, and as will be seen by the report
the race was a good one all through. Judge Shafter was
warmly congratulated on having bred so good a mare, and the
Haddington- Norfolk blood the happiest kind of nick.

P. A. Finigan was starter and succeeded admirably in the
trying position.

The first race was the filly stake for two-vear-olds, a dash
of five-eighths of a mile, $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $200
added. There were originally eight subscribers but only two
came to the post, George Howson's Augusta E selling at
$60 against Mr. Coutts' Flou Flou at $20. There was seem-
ingly no reason for this difference in the odds, because Flou
Flou had shown great speed in her trials in the spring, but
afterwards she went amiss and now has recovered somewhat
of her old form. Flou Flou was out off to make the run-
ning but Augusta E. closed up and made an excellent effort
on the homestretch but she was beaten out by Flou Flou in
1:02$.

SUMMARY.

Agricultural Park Coubse, Sacramento, September 18.— 2fo 8, run-
ning, two-year-old fillies; five-eighths mile; $50 entrance, 815 forfeit,
$200 added, second to receive $75, third $25.

C. VanBuren's blk f Flou Flou 1

Gaorge Howson's br f Augusta E 3

Time— 1:02$.

The second race was the California Derby Stake for three-
year-olds, a dash of a mile and a half, $100 entrance, $25 for-
feit, with $250 added, $100 to the second and $50 to the
third horse. For this there came up only three contestants,
Maria F. and the Duke of Monday belonging to George
Hearst, and Captain Kidd named by W. L. Pritchard. The
betting was $100 to S45 on the Hearst stable, and when they
were given the word Maria took up the running and passed
the stand a length in advance of Captain Kidd whose jockey
was sawing the horse"s head off in his attempt to keep him in
reserve, but ineffectually, as the Captain was jumped out be-
fore he had gone a mile. Thus left to themselves, the two
came rattling down the stretch and finished well in 2:40, the
Duke taking the victor's spoils. Judge McKinstry was en-
tered also in this race but did not start.

SUMMARY.

Same day— No. 9, running, California Derby state; three-year-olAa,
one and a half mile dash, $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, $250 added, second
horse $100, third $50.

Hearst's b c Duke of Monday 1

Hearst's ch f Maria F 2

pritchard's b c Kidd 8

Time— 2:40.

Nest on the programme was the Jennie B stake, a dash of
a mile for all ages, $50 entrance, $15 forfeit with $200 added.
In this there were Red Boy, a great favorite in the betting,
Night Hawk, May D, Forest King and Frank Rhodes. On
the fall of the flag both Bed Boy and Night Hawk, who were on
the outside position, made a rush for the pole and at too close
proximity for safety, but luckily a collision was avoided and
they both began to race at a clipping gait, Night Hawk always
having slightly the advantage of Bed Boy, and holding hei
position, she shook off Bed Boy's desperate challenge at the
draw gate and won in 1:42}, the fastest time made on the
Coast, and, as it beat Jennie B's record in this race, 1 :42J, it
will hereafter be named the Night Hawk Stake until her time
is beaten.

SUMMARY.

Same day— Jennie B stake, running, for all ages, dash of one mile; 930
entrance, $15 forfeit, $200 added, second horse $75, third #25. Stake to
be named after the winner if Jennie B.'s time, 142j, is beaten.

Night Hawk b m 1

Red Boy bh 2

May D. ch m 3

Forest King be i

Frank Rhoads, b s 5

Time— 1:42 J.

The nest race was the selling race, a dash of a mile and an
eighth for a purse of $250, $100 to second horse and five
per cent, of the purse to the third. Horses entered to bo sold
for $1,000 to carry usual weight and two pounds off for
every $100 under that valuation. In this race there were
only three entries, Joe Howell, aged, entered to be sold at
$S00, selling in the pools at $100 against $20 for Joe Daniels'
Jim, aged, at $250, and Lady Partisan, three years old, for
$1,000, both in the field. At the end of half a mile Joe
Howell held them both safe and cantered home in 2:00 J,
Joe Daniels taking second and Lady Partisan third money.

BOUUSTi

Same day— Running, one and one-eighth miles, soiling race. Paraa
§250, second 8100, entrance (5 pvr cent.) to third horse. Two pound*

{Concluded on pagt 185.)

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Sept 16

THE GUN.

Deer— Not Darlings.

San- Francisco, September 9, 18S2.

To The Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman: —
Gun stocks, not corn stalks, -were at a premium last week,
when four popular amateurs in company with a dispenser of
pills and paregoric shook off the fog of San Francisco's beau-
tiful autumn to take a biennial perspiring peripatetic outing
in the viticultural Sonoma valley, so as to be the better pre-
pared for herculean efforts in the stock arena and for the
nonce to satisfy tk^ir epicurean tastes and poodle-dog desires.
The party was composed of that celebrated fox-hound-hunter
H. F., the genial " Clough," Marshal of San Francisco's most
aspiring rival, C. D.L., the manipulator inquaintand unique
designed tissue papers commonly called "stocks," A. M.K., the
popular druggist, andT. J., the celebrated Nimrod agent of W.
F. & Co., together with five 14-lb.guns, 31amefox-honndsand3
gallons of extra dry yet superior soothing syrup, lauded in high
Spirit and with beating hearts in the town of Petaluma.
There the high-toned livery establishments of that most
clussic burg were truly weighed in the balance, and the
necessary contracts for the safe delivery of the party on the
"Rancho Purdellis de Jesuis Christo" signed and sworn to.
The heretofore depreciated aspirations of L. as a shotgun-
nist were so self-evident that even the member of the Oak-
land Gun Club became too modest to try conclusions and his
much-bragged-of Dog George lost all sporting proclivities
and so disgusted poor F. that he offered him at once for
sale for 10 cents to every stranger he met.

The duty of providing the necessary provender for the sup-
per devolved solely and undisputed upon the member with
the Claybrougt. He succeeded in dispatching between
eighteen doves and five larks to the rest of the party's one
and one-half gallons of bug-poison, and after traveling nearly
all day camp was struck and the team and prairie schooner,
less one superannuated mule (destined for pack purposes, re-
turned to Petaluma. Night coming on the atmosphere and
out-door exercise so exhilarated the nerves of the member of
the Pharmaceutical Society and the Guardian of the Peace that
the Zulu war-dance as executed by them would have resulted
in an engagement for the terms of their "natural life" had
the same been witnessed by a theatrical manager of experi-
ence. True, C, with his lame ankle, went through the dif-
ferent evolutions and gyrations with the gracefulness and
agility of a wounded duck, but the performance as a whole
pioved truly astounding.

In the morning it was found that from the violent exercise
of the night previous the Doctor's twenty-minutes pedal
extremities were too much swollen to admit of ascending the
twenty-degree incline, and he was left to see that the sooth-
ing syrup did not evaporate in the dry atmosphere. The
remaining quartet walked, they claimed, between ninety-
four miles, when suddenly the musical intonations of the
fox hounds caused them to precipitate themselves prostrate
upon the ground so as to permit nine fine selected "bucks"
to vault over them. Two of these were shot on the wing by
the whole party, honors being easy; L., however, having again
gained the palm of glory by throwing between forty-two shots
of his Winchester in the four-foot space of a six-months-old
buck at about 3,000 yards. The antiquated specimen of the
jackass cross was then brought into requisition, causing J.
to nearly break the Jewish commandments and his trousers,
and C. to ostracize in fourteen languages. By the aid of a
derrick constructed out of poison oak the two deer were
duly loaded in true mountaineer style and piloted to camp.
The Doctor (who, by the way, is an expert horticulturist)
■was found to have planted all the loose .cigars or "Team-
sters Regalias stinkadores Half Ameas dammem" in true Egyp-
tian war-map style, his crop promising a fair return to the
first strolling crank who desires to relieve Sonomites of any
landscape. The deer, being drawn and quartered in true
barbarian style, were cooked by the doctor "Braisee a la
Mayonaise" and devoured by the famished quintet with
great gusto.

The next day the Doctor rose at 9 a. m., and succeeded in
walking one and one-half miles up hill in three hours; when
jnst as he was trying to rest his weary limbs a bouncing
buck, flushed by the advance pickets, rushed headlong at
the Doctor; the bullet from his self-discharged gun was heard
by him to "pluck" the side of the deer, and throwing his
now useless article of warfare at the animal, he, with drawn
Bowie knife, descended to the single combat. His tremen-
dous momentum precipitated him headlong into a friendly
mesquite bush, money, watch and keys seeking different
positions in the field. In this round, the deer escaped, and
after selecting the most precious of his personal effects, the
Doctor, disgusted, tired and worn out, sought the classic
Bhades of a friendly tavern where for six hours he enjoyed
the unbounded admiration of the natives, by his display of
the "vernacular" and science in "Pedro for the drinks." He
is said to have drank between two barrels of beer and to have
won between nine hundred games. Next day F., C, J. and L.
jointly killed the largest buck of the season, the same weigh-
ing 142 lbs. dressed; this being shipped to the city caused a
Berious decline in the price of venison (read Journal of Com-
merce that date) and that night the conductor of the down
train as well as the passengers in the "smoker" found out
more about deer hunting, foxhounds and Pedro than I pos-
sibly could have space to narrate here. The quinet pro-
pose at an early date to repeat their experiment and we sin-
cerely trust they will, as our stock of jerked venison is getting

low.

Onix.

A New Gun Factory for the Pacific Coast. — We learn
from the Eureka Democratic Standard that the Finch gun is
soon to be put upon the market. Parties arrived here re-
cently from the East with whom Mr. Finch has made final
arrangements for entering upon the manufacture of the gun
in regular shape. The company has rented the upper story
of Richardson's moulding mill and is now at work fitting up
the various machines which will be required in the business.
The factory is to have a capacity of twenty guns a day. It
will take some two months before they will be in shape to go
to work upon the first gun. We hope this will prove a suc-
cessful industry.

♦

Duck and snipe are very plentiful in Carson and Washoe
valleys. Nevada hunters are bagging large numbers.

This season wild turkeys are more numerous than usual
in the western parts of Texas and along the line of the rail-
roads.

In Solano county last week a conviction was had in the
case of three Chinamen that were arrested for trapping quail.
They paid the fines of $60 each. It is a pity that a few
white Chinese quail slayers could not be dealt with similarly.

THE RIFLE.-

Snap Shooting".

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Dear sir; A few weeks
ago I noticed an article in your paper on the subject of snap
shooting with the rifle, and asking correspondence from
those who had tried it.

I have been very fond of hunting for a great many years,
and have always been out with the gun a dozen or more
times every season, but never got to be what you would call
a good shot.

I had a habit of getting flustered every time anything came
in range, and instead of taking deliberate aim and firing I
would pull the trigger without just knowing where my gun
was pointing and trust to luck for a hit. I don't think I
averaged one bird in five and when one did fall it was a sur-
prise.

I knew just as well as I knew anything what the trouble
was, and after every shot I would make up my mind that I
would be deliberate next time and be sure I saw the
game in the right place, over the gun, but just as often I
would " slip up" on the result and blaze away by guess.

One day I ran across Col. Horace Fletcher's "A. B. C. Snap
Shooting" book, and became interested in the method of
practice he advocates.

I bought a 22 caliber Ballard rifle, a lot of cartridges and a
kill-all and went over to the beach opposite the Presidio to
try it — I got a boy to throw up the bell for me to shoot at,
and began. I think I fired two hundred times before I made
a hit, but when I did I saw just how I did it and felt sure I
could do it again — and I did — hitting one put of about every
five for the next hundred and gradually improving till I
could average every other one. I think I shot away seven
or eight hundred cartridges and when I got home I was all
tired out but I had got better acquainted with a gun than I
had ever been before in my whole experience — and I had
never enjoyed myself so much with any sport. The next
Sunday I went again, taking a couple of friends along to
show them something — for I felt as if I could hit anything
— but to my disgust I couldn't do as well as I had in the lat-
ter part of my nractice the first day and I felt a little bit
ashamed on account of my assumption, but after I had
warmed up a little I got back my, skill and did well.

I kept this practice up every Sunday for a couple of months,
doing better sometimes than others but all the time improv-
ing and getting so that I handled the rifle scarcely knowing
that I had anything in my hands because I became so used
to the motion of holding it, and in the same way that a per-
son uses a pen in writing without being conscious of holding
one in his hand.

The next time I went out after birds I found that I had
accomplished wonders; I didn't get at all excited as I used to
but knocked them over just as easy as possible, getting fully
as many as I missed, and had accomplished something which
all the shooting I could have had in the field would never
have taught me.

I believe it to be the true way to learn to shoot, and I have
no doubt but that any one can pick it up as quickly as I did
and save a great deal of disappointment and cartridges which
are wasted in the tules and brush.

G. A. Green.

The International Rifle Team.

The first two practice shoots of the team selected to repre-
sent the National Guard of America in the contest with the
British Volunteers at Creedmoor, September 15 and 16, have
proved very unsatisfactory in their results, as may be seen
by a glance at the scores which appear in their proper depart-
ment. American riflemen everywhere will feel dissappointed
when they find the team making poorer scores, when shoot-
ing as a team, than they did as individuals in the competi-
tions for place. Then they were shooting against each other,
now they are shooting to assist each other in every possible
way under the rules. Their scores should, by all rules, be
superior to those made in competing practice, but they are
not; they are greatly inferior.

We have the greatest confidence in the ability of their cap-
tain, Col. Bodine, to organize the team in such shape as to
overcome most of these troubles before the match takes place,
as his experience in such matters is great, but to make his
efforts successful the members of the team must come har-
moniously to his support, and engage in constant and unre-
mitting practice.

This contest is more than a simple question of skill be-
tween English and American riflemen; it is a test of the
skilled labor of both nations as applied to the production of
a military rifle. When this match was entered into, our
riflemen had given comparatively little attention to the mili-
tary weapon, while English mechanics have for years been
engaged in perfecting the rifle with special regard to military
service. In view of the present outlook of continental affairs
resulting from the condition of matters in Egypt, when a
general European war may develop at any moment, this
question assumes more than ordinary importance. In such
event, the European governments would look to American
arsenals and factories, as in times past, for the best military
weapon, and the success of our team in the coming
match would go largely toward sustaining the past reputa-
tion.

We regret to see the disposition shown in some quarters
to find fault with the composition of the team on the ground
of nationality. It is too late to raise such a question now.
Every American will admit that in a contest of this kind it
we^e better that our team should consist entirely of those
who have achieved their reputation on this side of the water;
but every rifleman will agree with us, that the eve of the
match is no time for making changes in the personnel of the
team. They have been selected by open competition; their
positions are supposed to be due to merit proven by actual
performances; and to let any such feeling at this late date
enter into the motives governing their selection can only
lead to disintegration and certain failure. Let other matters
than nationality enter into consideration at this late day. —
The American Field.

— ♦

A Team Trophy. — It is proposed to present to the vic-
torious team in the coming international military match at
appropriate trophy commemorative of the event, the sam<?
to be held subject to the result of the match of the succeed
ing year. The design which has been submitted to tb
directors of the National Rifle Asaociation, and is favored I
them, is thus described: It consists of a vase modeled aft
those found in the Mississippi valley'mounds, beautifully e
graved with appropriate emblems, and having suitable i
scriptions in rustic lettering. The vase stands on four Aim ■
ican eagles. The cover is surmounted by an Indian hun
in the act of drawing his bow. The figure is remarka'
graceful, and the whole effect of the piece is novel and sti

ing. The proposed material is silver, and the estimated cost
runs from SI, 000 to $1,500. Of the required sum $300 is
already secured. General Edward L. Molineux, president
of the association, promises $100; J. Seabury, the secretary,
subscribes a like amount, and Franklin Osgood also engages
to give $100. With this beginning General Molineux has
little doubt but he will secure the balance. He said that as
soon as $1,000 was garauteed the trophy would be ordered,
but not sooner. His idea was that it should be offered as a
gift of the United States to the military marksmen of Eng-
land and America, and he said that if it were secured Presi-
dent Arthur would be invited to present it to the winning
team; or if that were impossible, to allow it to be presented
in his name. — New York Clipper.

A rifle match came off on the 7thinst. between N. Williams
and S. I. Kellogg of Oakland and G. C. Thaxter and J. R.
King of Carson, Nev. The Oakland team shot at Shell
Mound Park and the Carson team at Carson. The match
was fifty shots each at 200 and 500 yard ranges. Something
invariably happens to N. Williams to prevent him doing his
best shooting; this time, after a few shots, the breech was
blown out of his gun, but on the whole the Oakland team
did pretty good shooting as the score shows:

200 YARDS.
i4 5 544444544 -1441

5 4 4 4 4 5 4

S. I. Kellogg-4 5 5 5 4
65 5 454454445454464554 4—220.

Nick Williams— 5 44544555544545454544554444
5545544534444554544444 5—220.
500 YARDS.

S. I. Kellogg-5 555553546543543545345453445
4555455 5 4454545555545 4-224.

Nick, Williams —3 4355455555435 5 544305444433
02405344543433354443343 3—186.

The next day the scores of the Carson team were tele-
graphed as folows:

200 YARDS.
J, R. King— 4 4455444444454544544544 5 44544
5 444534444554545 5 35444 4 4—213.

G. C. Tbax.ter-4 55454354444545544444444445
5545545445444454444444 5-216.
600 YARDS.
J.E. King-5 5554545544545556464444545555
55555555434454445555 5—231.

G. C. Thaxter— 4 44545555555555555555545545
4544553445445455454445 5—230.
Grand totals— Oakland Team, 850; Carson Team, 890.

The guns used by these men were the regular military
rifles, open sights and triggers of a six pound pull. The fig-
ures show G. C. Thaxter with seventeen consecutive bulls-
eyes on the 500-yard target. When one takes into consider-
ation what the ordinary military rifle is, with open sights
and heavy pull of trigger, he is almost ready to say that such
shooting can't be done. Have the Carson gentlemen any re-
corded scores of former shooting that will stand a comparison
with their last? There used to be a legend among the In-
dians that, by incantation and an invocation of the spirit
of the evil one, silver bullets could be cast that never miss
the mark. Have King and Thaxter discovered the secret of
the moulding? It is to be hoped that they did not shoot
either the marker or scorer with any of their silver bullets.

PLOWING.

The Records Beaten.

The race between Courtney and Lee on Candarago Lake,
Sept. 1, was witnessed by an immense concourse of specta'
tors: The New York Herald correspondent furnished a
two-column telegraphic report of the race, from which
graphic account the following particulars are obtained:

By half-past two o'clock the eligible points of observation
on the western bank of the lake for a long waj' down the
course were deeply fringed with spectators. Of course the
greater numbers gathered in the neighborhood of the starting
buoys, opposite the sloping grounds of Mr. Charles Chamber-
lain's farm, which, by the way, had been thrown open with
characteristic liberality by their owner, who, though a farmer,
admires all sport of an innocent nature . Carriages were massed
solidly behind pedestrians, and the scene presented by the
handsomely attired assemblage from the lake was most strik-
ingly picturesque. On the Eastern shore was congregated
another large crowd, though these people had only an indif-
ferent view of the great contest. At twenty-three minutes
past three the men were called out. Both had come from the
village at noon and had been keeping quiet at the Lake
House, on the Eastern shore; so upon the signal to come
to the starting point a minute or so only elapsed ere
they appeared in their shells, which had been in care of
friends in the bowling alley, a hundred yards from the dock.

Courtney was the first to pull out to his starting buoy,
which was the one nearest the western shore. His appear-
ance was hailed with rousing cheers, which were repeated
when his athletic opponent followed three minutes later.

Charley wore a white shirt, dark blue knee breeches, and
blue handkerchief around his head. George wore a similar
shirt and knee breeches, with a red handkerchief about his
head.

An anxious expression was observable upon the counte'
nances of many of those on shore, who closely scrutinized the
competitors as they left the dock at the Lake House in their
dai n "- for the starting buoys, there to wait patiently

ft iich was to form the prelude to the victory

0 ownfall of the other,
ndition there was little to choose between

t r both were fairly trained; and although Lee

1 oigger than when at Saratoga, there was no
. ict that he was very muscularly developed
lg in good form. Courtney had lost much of

expression which he usually wears prior to a

ooked brighter, his skin looked ruddier and the

ittle more prominent thau a week ago. He

.ter in his life,- therefore his own party never

i in him. "Give us a fine day and smooth

e shall win easily," they said, and they were

red in this respect, for the .afternoon proved

e and the lake was placid as a brook. In ad-

nay never happen again occurred to help the

scion as they turned the one mile and a half

md veered to the southward and back to the

them very materially. It was as if the elements <"

piare themselves for their unseemly conduct of

. i twenty-four hours.

s no delay whatever. The scullers had a pre-
irrtt and then dropped back to the starting buoys.
' o'clock Referee Braudegee gave the word which
i'ii on their journey. Courtney lost half a stroke
; his chronograph was so placed in his boat that
lote the pace he was making. From the tremen-
at which the men went away it was patent that
made up his mind to do the greater part of his work

1882

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183

at the beginning of the race, with a view of securing such a
lead as would give him the command of his opponent to a
certain extent, and by acting diseouragingly upon the latter
perhaps materially aid in gaining the day. It had been an-
ticipated by Lee's friends, and thought possible by the back-
ers of Courtney, that the former would immediately show in
front. But for the starting of his chronograph Courtney
-would have got away evenly with the other, getting his work
in at the rate of thirty to the minute. He quickly drew level
■with the Newark man, who was doing thirty-two strokes and
pulling for dear life. ' The adherents of Lee, who had been
willing to bet more than the other party cared to accept that
their man would at least keep the lead from the start until
rounding the half way buoys, were soon astonished to see
Charley not only maintain his position, but gradually, inch
by inch, rush his boat ahead.

Lee made desperate efforts to hold his powerful opponent
and did so for a brief period, but then Courtney, wrenching
his sculls through the placid water with an expenditure of
power which sent his boat fairly flying down the lake, again
commenced to edge ahead, and when nearly three-quarters of
a mile from the start he was nearly a length the best of it.

Courtney was now working his sculls at the rate of twenty-
nine a minute, while Lee was doing thirty, and pulling each
stroke strong and clean. Approaching the turning buoys
they had a very sharp tussle, being for a second on almost
even terms, but as before muscle and skill canned the day.
Going ahead again the brawny armed carpenter from Union
Springs turned his mark buoy at the one mile and a half in
just 9 minutes, 45 seconds, while Lee was 9 minutes, 45£ sec-
onds in getting around.

Such a close Tace had never been seen by any of the spec-
tators or officials, and the interest was now coupled with in-
tense excitement.

When straightened for the home work Courtney dropped
his stroke to twenty-eight, and Lee almost passed him, row-
ing in good shape and with great strength. Charley subse-
quently explained that his right arm had troubled him for a
day or two, and he desired to give it a rest, as he feared that
the excitement might bring on lameness.

Lee's lead was for a brief period only, as Charley, at the
two- mile point, had again reached the post of honor, and he
was pulling so grandly it was dollars to farthings on his win-
ning. At two miles and a half Charley was three-quarters
of a length ahead, and holding his man beautifully. One-
quarter of a mile further on, Courtney drew his sculls through
the water more firmly than ever, and then led a length. As
the last quarter was reached Charley dipped the old blades
to the tune of thirty-one, and, as he drew further away from
lis plucky opponent, the cries of the spectators on shore were
deafening. m

A spurt of decided earnestness finished the great race, and
when Professor George B. Smith dropped the blue flag, de-
noting Courtney's victory, his shell was one and a half lengths
in front of Lee's.

The victory of Courtney seemed very satisfactory, and
cheers and the waving of handkerchiefs were universal. He
pulled up to the referee's boat as soon as practicable, and then
Mr. Brandegee said:

"Mr. Courtney, I award you this race in the unprecedented
time of 19m. 2Hs.

Lee's time was then given at 16m. 35^s. This speed shows
that winner and loser are extraordinary men.

The following particulars concerning the contestants and
their boats are interesting:

Charles E. Courtney of Union Springs, N. Y., is thirty-
four years old, six feet and one-half inch in hight, and
weighs 167i pounds. He rowed a paper boat 30£ feet long,
1U inches beam, 5J inches deep and weighing thirty
pounds, built by Waters & Sons, of Troy, N. Y.

George W. Lee, of Newark, N. J., is twenty-six years old,
five feet nine inches in hight and weighs 158 pounds. He
rowed a cedar boat 30£ feet long, 10| inches beam, 5£ inches
deep and weighing thirty-one pounds, built by William Wal-

i lace, of Newark, N. J.

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A Defaulter's Stakeholder. — How much actual fact is
there, I wonder, in a curious story that is going about con-
cerning the Hanlan-Boss difference? For some little time
now American papers which touch on sport have referred
mysteriously to a loss of £200 by Ross. This, they insin-
nate, sometimes remotely, sometimes pointedly, should be
shared equally by Hanlan, seeing that through him the
loss was made. Not often is it that professional scullers in
their designs upon an easy-going, not to say idiotic, public,
are brought to grief by one of their own instruments.
Therefore it may be as well to tell the story of Ross' ill-
fortune as he himself tells it. Upon being interviewed two
or three weeks back, he stated that the £200 which he put
up for his match with Hanlan had never been returned him,
the sporting editor of a paper in Toronto, with whom it was
deposited, having gone away, and forgotten to leave either it
or his address behind him. The stake-holding paper re-
ferred to contained a few weeks back a notice that this same
sporting editor had departed, and that the proprietors were
in no way responsible for his actions. If the story be as told
by Ross, "he has no reason to fear that his money is gone.
The proprietors in question are legally responsible to hiAfor
money entrusted to their representative, if it was entruted
to him as such. Their ignorance of this great truth need
make no difference to Ross. "Quifacit per alium facit per
«e" is a legal maxim which obtains in all parts of her Majes-
ty's dependencies, including Canada. Providing the paper
is worth £200, the fact that this sum was entrusted to a
servant of the proprietors, and not to the proprietors them-
selves, would be no bar whatever to Ross' recovering it If
my memory does not mislead me, this has been proved be-
fore now here in London. When deposits are made at the
office of a sporting paper, the proprietor of such paper is
responsible for them. The statement that clerk or cashier,
Sub-editor or reporter, has absconded with the money, would
in no way hold him harmless. — Pendragon, in the Referee.

A Card from J. D. Griffin.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Sir: In the issue of
your interesting paper of August 26th, L. C. White, Captain
of the Pioneer crew, hits me and my club by saying we can
row better on a sheet of paper than on water. Mr. White is
well aware that the Golden Gates challenged his club several
times and they would not accept. Is he also aware that his
club had a standing challenge of $5,000, against any club-
crew in this State? I accepted this standing challenge
through a friend, Mr. Ellis, but that glorious challenge of the
Pioneers fell through. "They were only rowing on paper".
Mr. White must acknowledge that in his club house
committees from my club and his were to meet and make
arangements for a race, but the Pioneers failed to come to
time. I said they would beat them, he said it looked like it-
I will challenge Mr. White to show me an instance, when my
self or my crew rowed first-class men against second-class
men or second against juniors, but Mr. White has rowed a
first-class crew out of his house against juniors for the Lum-
bermen's cup, but the juniors very gentlemanly drew out of
the race after training hard for two weeks. I can hardly
blame the Pioneers to steal a victory if they can, it is so long
since they have won a square race. The Pioneers can keep
in training from now until Thanksgiving Day. The Golden
Gates will not go into training till two weeks before that day,
and in their old lapstreak will give them the hardest race
they ever had in their tine paper shell. I have got a son, a
light weight, that will row Mr White or any man in his club
a single shell race except Dan Leahy or Ned Nelson, for any
reasonable amount, say $100 or $1000. This is what the tail
of my literary kite can swing in or out of a row boat. As
you are anxious for a race I will match you a crew outside of
the Brown crew against any four men in your club, a lap-
streak or barge race. I will be light ti ith you, say a $40
prize.

As for the delay in complimenting Mr. Yale it was on
account of two of the officers of one of the clubs being out of
town.

In answer to Captain Thomas of the South End Club, he is
well aware that the arangement before the Lumbermen's Pic-
nic regatta was, that in the near future they would row for
$100 a side, but the vain glorious South End crew won by a
scratch through a foul. They raised the sum to S250 a side
thinking they had a dead thing, but they were sadly mistaken.
It is plain to be seen that the South Enders row for money
and not for pleasure or health. The Golden Gates rowB game
and honest races and are not tools to any club in the 4th of
July regattas. J. D. Griffin,

Treas. G. Gate Rowing Club.

Challenge.
To the Editor, of the Breeder and Sportsman : We the
undersigned members of the first crew of the Golden G ate
do hereby challenge any crew in the South Ends, or in the
Pioneers, for a purse of from $500 to $1,000, to be rowed in
barge or lapstreak.

Signed, James Brown, Bow.

P. Kaegan, Forward Waist.
J. Kaegan, Aft "

J. AValthocr, Stroke.
If the South Ends or the Pioneers think we are rowing on
paper let them put up the above sum of money and that will
talk.

ill

Still Another Challenge: The latest card from Wallace
Ross has been telegraphed across the continent and runs as
follows :

"I am prepared to defend the title of champion, which I now hold
by reason of Hanlan's reported failure to accept any challenge against
any sculler, whether from Toronto or any other part of the world, and
am open to a match under the usual championship conditions as to dis-
tance and the amount of stakes, which Hanlan well knows, and £200
a Bide. I prefer to row Hanlan a race of this kind, and as an induce-
ment shall give bim the champion'B right to name the course, and will
allow a mutual agreement as to the condition of the water. The race
must, however, he rowed five weeks from date."

Considering that Hanlan has published several cards an-
nouncing that he would row no one this year the defiant
proclamation of the New Brunswicker is robbed of much of
.ts value. It is high time for the telegraph agents to give
'hese aspiring champions a rest and allow them to remain in
i 'obscurity until they have done something more meritorious
than to sound their own praises through the columns of jthe
newspapers.

Only a Gambler's "Squeal."

The men who were unfortunate in backing Boss in the
Saratoga professional single-scull race are filling the papers
with startling news. They aver that Boss was bought off,
and that Courtney sold out to Lee. They seem to forget the
fact that in 1877, over the same water, Courtney, who was
then looked upon as invincible, rowed the three miles, with
a turn, in 20:47f, while Lee's time in Friday's race was 20:
43£, and Courtney's 20:48 — only a quarter second slowerHhan
his 77 performance. Courtney's record, 20:14*, was not
made at Saratoga, as has been erroneously reported, but at
Owego, in October, 1877. Boss was in no condition to row,
such a hard race as Lee won over Courtney, and it is con-
temptible business, now that he is beaten, after having made
a game struggle, for his friends and backers to cry " wolf. "
In connection with this, we have received the following
card from Mr. John H, Bobbins, of the Associated Press, on
of the managers of the late regatta :

Editors Turf, Field and Farm: I have been handed a
slip containing some telegrams printed in a Philadelphia
paper, which reflect on the late boat race at Saratoga Lake.
The first telegram, a special from Auburn, pronounces the
race a "skin;" the next attempts to show how the skin was
put up; the third attempts to show' how the pool-box was
manipulated, and another how Biley was a participant in the
alleged outrage. A paper that would print such malicious
stuff is not worthy of being read by any lover of honest
sport. The race in question was most assuredly rowed on
its merits, and Courtney rowed to win, and had he not fouled
the number attached ,to his stake he certainly would have
won. He lost 22 seconds turning the buoy. This fact seems
to have been lost sight of. Courtney was* not paying atten-
tion to Lee. He was determined to beat Boss. When he
turned around to look for Lee and saw him seven lengths in
the lead after turning the stake, then he set himself to work
and rowed as grand a stern race as ever a man saw, finishng
a short length behind Lee, who never was in finer condition.
Eegarding the pool-box, $10,000 is all that Mr. Cathcart's
books show were bet. Boss averaged as first choice, $325,
Courtney as second choice averaged $195, while the field,
with Lee in it, went begging throughout the entire selling,
seldom bringing over $35. This fact alone tells the story
and is the indicator that an honest race was rowed. The
first to cry skin are the losers. Courtney's race defies the
allegations of the mean, contemptible gamblers who are so
loud in their denunciations. Mr. Boche, who bet three-
fifths of the money lost on Boss, cannot speak in too high
terms of Courtney. Why? Because he saw the race. Nine
of the fields that were sold during the pooling were purchas-
ed by horse-racing nien; some of them had never seenaboat
race. Mr. Meeker, who lost heavily on Boss, expressed him-
self satisfied, and I could recount to you numerous facts that
would knock this combination of gamblers' squeal and
penny-a-liners' ambition into a cocked hat. As regards
the statement that Jim Riley was employed to foul Hosmer,
I do not hesitate to call the man who uttered the statement a
liar. Tours truly, John H. Bobbins.

— Turf, Field and Farm.

The Course was Correct. — Lest there should be any ques-
tion regarding the accuracy of the measurements of the
course on Lake Candaraga, on which Courtney made his re-
cent great record, the following affidavit is published:

"Otsego county, ss.: JayL. Comstock, being duly sworn,
deposes and says that he has been a practical surveyor for
thirty or more years last past; that the buoys for the race
between Charles E. Courtney of Union Springs, N. \\, and
George W. Lee of Newark, N. J., were located and placed by
me, and under my direction, near the west shore of Canada-
raga Lake, on the 30th and 31st of August, 18S2; that the said
race was rowed by the said Courtney and Lee on the 1st day
of September, 18S2, as this deponent is informed and believes;
that the distance between such buoys, as placed by me, was
measured under my direction and computed by me, and is
1} miles and no less. J. L. Comstock.

" Subscribed and sworn before me this 1st day of September,
1882. A. C. Texnants,

"Notary Public in and for Otsego county, N. Y."

Three miles in 19:319 is very fast going for a man who had
so many mishaps. It is almost certain that this record will
be accepted by the authorities. Dan Leahy made a more
wonderful record over the Saucelito course in his five mile
race with Hoyt, and the surveyor testified to the correctness
of the course, but Dan gets in place this year in the accepted
rowing records. Anything extraordinary of which California
would liV.e to boast is generally denounced as suspicious by
Eastern authorities and not accepted until the performance
has been repeated in the East.

Bowing at Long Bridge. — The Golden Gate club extended
its hospitalities last Sunday to the visiting oarsmen of the
Dolphin and Triton clubs of North Beach. The afternoon
was enlivened by racing over the course to the rolling mills
and back. The first contest was a scratch between the crews
of the Golden Gate Club. H. Peterson, John Eeegan, C.
Smith and J. Griffin manned the Golden Gates' barge Gov.
Perkins. P. Keegan, J. Lamb, J. Brown and D. Griffin
manned the Dolphins' barge Dolphin. The superior quali-
ties of the Gov. Perkins enabled the first named crew to get
off quickest and at the mile buoy they had a commanding
lead of several lengths. They increased the advantage on the
run home going almost as they pleased. Both crews showed
good form considering the circumstances under which the
race was rowed. A race between the Dolphin and Triton
crews followed on the same course. The Triton four were
James Hughey, S. L. Schuppert, B. Kehrlein and J. Kehrlein.
The Dolphin's four were S. Eathkoph, W. Whistler, G. Van
Guelpen and T. Frazer. The Tritons had the best of the
send-off and led to the rolling mills. In making the turn
the bownian of the Dolphin lost the button of his oar and
the boat came round so slowly that the Tritons gained a com-
manding lead and won easily. While the victory of the Tri-
tons was not unexpected, the Dolphins' defeat is not by any
means a disgrace, and another contest under different con-
ditions would be interesting and agreeable to the lovers of
rowing.

Draw it Mild. — Mr. Louis White, of the Pioneer Bowing
Club, and Mr. J. D. Griffin, of the Golden Gate Club, are
railing at each other through the papers. Mr. White insinu-
ated that Mr. Griffin's club was better able to row on paper
than in a boat, and Mr. Griffin retorts by sneers at the capabil-
ities of Mr. White and his compeers of the Pioneer Club. If
this kind of thing goes on the disinterested reader will begin
to think that there is some ground for the implied charges
made by both gentlemen. Instead of wasting time in
writing challenges and manufacturing bad sarcasms, which
have no particular interest for the public, it would be better
for the rival oarsmen to keep their peace until they meet on
the water, which they can soon do in a legitimate, manly and
decorous manner. There is a time-honored proverb about
boasting before one puts on his armor and after he has taken
it off, that might be pondered over with much profit by the
ardent competitors of the Golden Gate and Pioneer Clubs.
We have more than once heard our great champions promise
to eat their boots if they got beaten and though they did not
win they are not visibly suffering from the indigestion that
should follow if they had kept their bonds. Buckle down
to your oars, gentlemen, and avoid printer's ink. It is not at
all conducive to muscular vigor.

A Square Eace.— The Boston Herald says: The absurd
story that the Saratoga boat race was "dropped" to Lee is al-
most too ridiculous to comment on. The contestants did
their best to win, and the time would have been much faster
than it was if the struggle had not been so hard a one. Every
man who has rowed a boat race knows that the excitement of
competition is weakening, and lessens the power of each
stroke long before the race is finished. A man starting for a
trial on a three-mile course can often row the distance nearly
a minute faster by judging his strength and lasting qualities,
and using them accordingly, than if he engaged in a race
with several others and was forced to do his best from the
beginning. At Saratoga, Courtney had the task before him
of rowing down Eoss, Hosmer and Lee, each of whom fought
him in turn and kept him spurting all the way. The
time made in that race, under the circumstances, was re-
markable.

A Fast Amateur. — The time announced for Holmes in tho
amateur race at Saratoga was several seconds slower than the
distance was rowed in. The gentlemen who acted as time-
keepers, not clearly understanding the rules, dropped the
flag when the stern of Holmes' boat crossed the fine, whereas
they should have timed from the bow. The amateur cham-
pion stopped rowing just as his bow reached the line, and his
shell moved slowly past the timekeepers. It is safe to say
that Holmes rowed the three miles, under the rules of racing,
in 21m. 10s., instead of 21m. lG^s., as given. Lee's time was
abaut 20m. 40s., so that the champion amateur's performance
was a great one.

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Bowing at Portland. — In the annual four-oared race for
the Grant cup, which took place at Portland, Oregon, last
Saturday, the Portland Bowing Association won, beating the
Willamettes nearly one hundred yards. The course was
three miles with a turn. Time, 19:20. The bow oar of the
Willamettes was taken ill at the turn, but until tben the race
was close. The Portlands have won the cup in three races,
and it now goes to their club permanently.

Courtney has not yet responded to Kennedy's offer to row
him for $1,500 or $2,000 a side. Such a race would prepare
Charley for a meeeting with Boss, which now seems aimers
inevi table.

William Elliott, ex-champion sculler of England, intends
returning to the old country in October, but he says he will
come back to America in the spring. He will not be i
if he fails to keep his promise.

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JOSEPH CAIRN SIMPSON,

San Francisco, Saturday, Sept. 16, 1882.

THE ETHICS OF THE TRACK.

There must be an entire revision of the code of morals
by which the drivers of track trotters are governed.
Laws which are obeyed, not enforced^ rules of conduct
which are cheerfully submitted to from the consciousness
of rectitude on the part of those who come under the
control. There must be a higher sense of honor, a
higher plane than smartness, a grander object than to
manipulate races so as to make the most money out of
them. In the old days of racing, a man who was found
guilty of dishonest practices on the turf had to submit to
social banishment. He was held to be unfit for the com-
panionship of gentlemen and placed in the same standing
as a petty thief, or trick-of-the-loop operator.

But the phase of the question which we shall consider
now is a practice which does not meet with the reproba-
tion it so justly deserves. This is a combination among
the drivers to "play" the fastest horse. The manager of
the horse which is conceded to be the superior enters into
an agreement to divide the profits. This is with the ex-
press understanding that the contracting parties shall all
work to the same end. There may be six horses in the
race. D. is held to be the safest to put money upon.
E. is speedy but unreliable. S. R. is badly handled, or
still worse, roguishly handled. D. S. and H. are
thought to have so little chance that they are left out of
the combination as well as the uncertain R. But to
guard against any contretemps A. is delegated a part
which will prevent those who are not in the pool from
upsetting the calculations. He is chosen as a helper to
the prospective winner. Help at the right time is of in-
calculable service. A slight assistance at the critical mo-
ment may be an advantage which insures victory. It
may be "carrying a contending horse out," it may be
surrendering a position to the favored one. Under such
an arrangement the driver of the favorite has a compara-
tively easy task to perform. For instance in making
the second curve we will suppose that A. and H. are
lapped, the former on the inside and leading a trifle. D.
saves all the ground he can by keeping close to the
inner rail behind A., and when the homestretch
is reached A. carries H. out and gives D. the pole, so that
in place of going around the two he has saved many
yards, and wins a heat which he otherwise would lose. It
may have been that there has been no infringement of
the rules, according to a strict construction, and this
one thing decides the race. If even it be found necessary
for A. to do something which will subject him to pun-
ishment nine times in ten a fine is the penalty. The
largest fine the judges can impose is a trifle in comparison
with the pecuniary return from the sharp practice, and
though it is paid with the greatest display of indignation
there is an inward chuckle over the success of the scheme.
"Were every race a stubborn fight by everyone engaged
in it there might be fully as much foul driving. We
always sympathize with a driver who in the eagerness to
win infringes, but when the guilty act is done to aid and
abet in carrying out a nefarious combination, can see
him punished to the full extent of the law. These com-
binations are the hardest things the judges have to
mjet. The only evidence, perhaps, *is the betting, and
that is oftentimes illusory. Men of sanguine tempera-
ment have an overweening confidence in their horses,
and will back them when the calmer can see that there
is no hope for them to win. There are races when the
betting misleads those who are the most accute in
"catching points," and if that were taken as a guide and
verdicts based on it without corroborative testimony great
injusticj would follow. But how can these things be
remedied? is a pertinent question, and what rules shall
be framed to correct the evil ? There may be amend-
ju.nts to the code which will assist, though our great-
est hopjs are in the drivers themselves. There must bo
an endjivo-" to increase the standard of morality, and if
a driver do^s not come up to the requirements get rid of

him. Owners are frequently more to blame than the
persons they employ. They are careless in this respect,
criminally careless. They will put horses in the hands
of men who are notorious for a want of honesty, and
laugh over the stories which brand the relators as the
lowest kind of thieves.

Inhere should be a determination on the part of owners
and drivers to elevate the profession, among the latter
there should be an esprit to make their business rank as
highly as any other. To be a good driver — a good trainer
especially, demands ability of a high order. There must
be a level head, an inquiring mind, industry in study as
well as to carry out the lessons which study gives.
When this is combined with a high sense of honor, a reso-
lution never to do anything that will jeopardize the
standing, to frown on any schemes which are not based
on the strictest honesty, then there will be little neces-
sity for rigid rules. Let us hope that this day is not far
off, and when it comes the only opposition to the fast
trotter will be from those too bigoted to enjoy any of the
good things of this world.

THE FAIRS.

The fairs of the Sonoma and Marin and the Golden
Gate Associations have passed, and now as we write that
of the California State Agricultural Society draws to a
close. To say that the Oakland and Petulama exhibitions
•were satisfactory in every respect is only to reiterate
what has been universally acknowledged. The new
grounds of the former association have removed all
cause of complaint, and it is conceded by all those who
attended that it is hereafter destined to be one of the
foremost of the California fairs. The great advantage is
in ownership. There is not a member who will not take
an interest in every tree and shrub that is planted, every
adornment that is added. Even those who argued that
the old park "was good enough will acknowledge their
shortsightedness, and heartily applaud the energy which
carried the opposed projects to a successful termination.
There is no more beautiful location in the vicinity of
San Francisco than the Oakland Trotting Park. Directly
opposite Golden Grate, within the sound of the waves, it
it is so sheltered that rough breezes are of rare occur-
rence.

The plantation that skirts the shore is not the only
protection. To the East is the Contra Costa range, an
the eddy which flows back carries the trade winds above
the level of the course. Nearer still there is a belt of
timber. Along San Pablo Avenue, from the drive which
leads to the park on the south, to the northern limits, are
handsome residences, around them trees of such size that
our Eastern visitors can scarcely credit the story that
they are only of twenty years' growth. Between the
natural coppice on the west and the partially artificial
on the east, the park nestles, cosy as a " clearing" in the
woods.

It only requires a little aid from the architect, the
builder and the landscape gardener to make it one of the
handsomest places in the whole country, and which
could* not fail to attract a multitude of visitors at all
seasons of the year. With these improvements the fair
week would interest such assemblages of people as throng
the park at St. Louis when the annual exposition is held.
The ownership vested in an enterprising body of men
who would make the neccessary improvements, it is safe
to predict that five years will return every dollar invest-
ed, with a valuable property left. This is all that is
needed to place the Golden Gate Association on the right
foundation, a guarantee that for many years there will
be a park worthy of the two large cities to which it is
contiguous. There is now a good prospect that the
property will be purchased in time so that the desired
changes can be made for the fair of 1883, and then the
Golden Gate will be on the same footing as the sister
societies.

We read and hear great things of the California State
exhibition. This is the first time we have missed wit-
nessing it since "living on the Coast," and we lament the
"stern necessity" thai compelled the lapse. In fact there
is not one of the fairs of this State that has not at-
tractions, and to a person of leisure who could spend the
time there would be continual pleasure.

Sacramento is just the place for the State Fair. The
capital of the State, it is meet that the exhibiton embrac-
ing the whole country should be held there. Apart from
it being the location of the other branches of the State
Government, there are advantages that cannot be over-
looked. Wo have often adverted to thorn, and in a mere
sketch of this kind there is no necessity for repetition.
Thero is little question that the display of stock is as good
as has ever been held there, and this promises a grand dis-
play indeed. Every department is reported equally
well filled with articles on exhibition, and so far the
races have been very satisfactory. Wo anticipated hearing
encomiums regarding the manner in which everything
has been conducted, as it would be difficult to find a more
efficient set of officers.

LETTER FROM MR. FINIGAN.

Below will be found the copy of a letter from Mr.
Finigan in response to that which accompanied the med-
al presented Mr. F. by the Santa Clara Valley Agri-
cultural Association, a description of which was given in
the "Breeder and Sportsman."

In the first place it was a very graceful act on the
part of Mr. Finigan when he helped the managers out of
their dilemma at the time of the visit of General Grant
to the San Jose Fair; in the second it was a graceful
acknowledgment by the association, and the reply is
equally felicitious. It is a great pleasure in these
days, when so many owners of horses merely regard
them as the means of making money, to find one imbued
with the old-time spirit, one who has no mercenary
motives in keeping a "stable," and who does so from a
true love of sport without a sordid thought. It is true
that to be able to do so a man must have the neccessary
means, but there are plenty of such who are as intent
om emoluments as the poorest, and not a few of them
who are more rigid in their exactions, than those who
depend upon the race:

Alderney Farm, Sept. 8, 1SS2.
To the Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Agri-
cultural Society, Gentlemen: Your highly esteemed favor
came to hand in due time. How to thank your honorable-
board I know not. To 6ay that I was surprised beyond lan-
guage to express would only convey a small portion of my
appreciation of your costly and highly-prized medal. It ia
so perfect in design, massive in form, pure and glittering,
who could be so indifferent as as not to make it a life-long
memento of the kind donors. I assure you, gentlemen, I will
never tarnish it as longas I live, and the S. C. V. A. Society, will
always shine bright in my remembrance. Were the inscrip-
tion, design, and superb mechanical skill on the plainest of
metal, in place of the choicest, it would be a present dear to
me as long as I live, and at death I will bequeath it to the
child most in favor witfi me, to the one of my children who
I think will regard it the highest, and who after me will bear
in loved remembrance the S. C. Y. Society.

Before Santa Claus went East he trotted fourteen races
all of which he won, but I prize your medal more than all the
rest of his winnings, though there was placed a large
amount to the credit side of his account. The stamp on
coin is the same. It is simply the government certificate of
its value, and as they are issued from the mint there is no
difference. There is only one medal such as you have sent
me, and as I have stated before it is to me beyond price, as
it bears the stamp of kind feelings embodied in the in-
scription, and recalls one of the pleasautest moments of my
life.

The great pleasure of that occasion was in being able to
assist you in entertaining your distinguished guest, and
General Grant was doubly pleased, as up to that time he had
never seen a trotter go so fast.

The five-year-old record of Santa Claus still stands at the
head of the fist. He repeated the 2:18 over your track on the
occasion referred to, and that is the last time when a
colt of his age showed so much. It yet leads a bold and
defiant challenge, and I propose to accept the offer,
and with a son of Santa Claus excel the time of the sire.
I can assure you, gentlemen, that the ground I shall select
for the trial will be that on which this was made, and I feel the
utmost confidence in the result. Should the son equal or
surpass the time of the sire on the same track, and in the
presence of the kind friends to whom I am indebted beyond
terms to express, it will be an additional source of gratifica-
tion.

That Santa Claus has keep up his California reputation,
and to-day stands at the head of the list of trotting stallions,
is very gratifying to me, as my interest is still as great as
when I was the owner; greater as the token of your goodwill
has come since I parted with him, and this hightens the in-
terest.

Again, gentlemen, permit me to thank you. I shall visit
your coming fair, when I cau return my heartfelt thanks ia
person. The medal I will bring, so that those of your mem*
bers who have not seen it can have the opportunity.

With assurances of respect and esteem I am, geutteniea,
very sincerely, your obedient servant,

P. A. Finigan. ,

OUR HORSES IN THE EAST.

At last there is a crumb of satisfaction in the n^ws.
from the Orient. On Tuesday last at Sheepshcad Bay,,
Coney Island, N. Y-, Luck B bjat a stronghold oi two-
year-olds, and Duchess of Norfolk won a sweepstul; ■ for
all ages. This is probably the turning point in the run
of bad luck and from this time on we hope to recofl
many victories. The California horses are nain.d in
nearly all the stakes at the fall meeting at Chicago*
which opens October 3, and this will end in tinu for
them to take part in the Pacific Coast races in Novem-
ber. The following is the telegraphic account:

In the fourth race, one mile, for two-year-olds, P. Lr>ril«
lard's Breeze and Battledore sold fur $500, Baron Feverot
§300, Magenta $125, Empress SUM, Vintage 6-tOu, Luuky B,
$90 and the held $70. After a little delaj an c-vl-j start was
made, with all but Vintage, who was nearly left at tje post
Bwieze took the lead, but, was passed by Bridesmaid on tl
turn, and the hitler gave way to Baron F.i\ eroi as they near
the half. Turning into the stretch, Lucy B andLuipre!

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neither of whom had been among the first five during the
previous running, moved to the front. Lucky B won the race
by three lengths. The French pools paid i?40 90 post odds of
eight to one against the winner. In the first race, U miles
for all a^es, handicap sweepstakes, Carley B sold at $5/5,
Delia 3220, Duchess of Norfolk §110, Wedding Day $ltyL
Addie Creal S70 and the field $S5. Carley B took the lead
with Nettie second and Delia third. At the stand Carley B
and Nettie were on even terms. As they passed the half
mile Carley B led by a length with Duchess of Norfolk
second. As they made the turn into the stretch Carley B
and Duchess of "Norfolk were on even terms, the latter be-
ginning to draw away. The Duchess of Norfolk won by
nearly two lengths. The French pools paid $oO /0 post
odds;* seven to one against the winner.

'THE FIFTEENTH.'

Concluded from page 1S1,

The opening of the shooting season, which dated from
yesterday, has been looked forward to for many weeks by
the enthusiastic disciples of the gun. Breech-loaders
have been overhauled, cartridges loaded and shooting
traps put in order. Yesterday hundreds left the city
anxious to have the first "whack" at the quail or duct.
The ferry boats and cars have been overrun, by men and.
dogs all heading for the country.

To-day and to-morrow many hundreds who were un-
able to be out on the 15th will make it lively for the as
yet unsuspecting birds. Up on the marshes the duck
men will get their pick of young mallards, which have
been raised there, and the season's quail every where will
be kept moving pretty lively.

The shooting season this year seems to have attracted
even more than ordinary attention. Gunsmiths report
a greater demand than usual for things in their line.
This is their harvest time and the boys' money flies free-
ly when getting ready for the fun.

The next few days both dogs and men will be hard
worked. New dogs will develop then bad or good qual-
ities, and there will be a great deal of powder burned and
feathers scattered. The first few day's sport only serves
to whet the demand of the ardent gunner to renewed ex-
ertion, and for many weeks to come the birds will be kept
moving.

THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE

FAIR.

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"We hear that an effort has been made to have Edwin
F. Smith, the efficient Secretary of the California State
Agricultural Society, removed, the animus of the attack
beino occasioned by Mr. Smith having written two articles
for the "Breeder and Sportsman."

While we cannot believe that a single director will pay
any attention to a charge based on such frivolous grouds
it cannot be passed without comment. It is admitted by
every one with whom we have conversed that Mr.
Smith has performed the duties of his office in the most
satisfactory manner, not only in regard to the office
work, as all of those who have had business to transact
with the society are well pleased and write in the
highest commendation. Prompt, active, urbane, sys-
tematic and untiring he unites the qualities which are so
essential in the office he fills and without a word of dis-
paragement intended for others who have preceded him in
the position we hold that it would be a serious detriment
to the society and every one outside of the association
who is interested in any portion of the great exhibition to
lose his services.

We have not the least fear that the Board of Directors
of the California State Agricultural Society will lend
themselves to a scheme so much below the dignity of
themselves or the office they hold. They are gentlemen
and this secures them from the obloquy of furthering
the spite of any individual.

Furthermore we can hardly credit the report that a
person of any standing should approach them with such
an impudent request.

LOS ANG-ELES FAIR.

The dates of the Los Angeles Fair are Oct. 6, 18, 19,
20 and 21. In the advertisement the first day is
omitted from an error in the copy, and the correction was
not received in time to be made in this number. The
officers of the society are: F. J. Barretto, President; E.
F. Spence, Treasurer; R. H. Hewitt, Secretary and Su-
perintendent.

PACIFIC BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION.

The fall meeting will commence with an " Introduc-
tory day," Saturday, November 15th, the regular days
following on the 18th, 20th and 21st. The programme
will appear in the next number.

The Mosquito Regatta of the San Francisco Yacht Club
comes off over the snort course on Saturday, the 23d inst.

The Bohemian Yacht Club opens its new club house to-
day.

off for each $100 unber fixed valuation. Horses to be eolil for $1,000 to
carry entitled weight.

Joe Howell b g 1

.Joe Daniels Jr. ch g 2

Lady Partisan b f 3

Time~2 :00J.

The last race was for the 2:30 class, and as it had been
fully shown that Sweetness was the fastest of all Ijaose
entered, although it was doubted whether she could stay,
she was eagerly sought after at $100, while Nellie R. brought
$40, and the field $60, in which were Albert W., Manon
and Tump Winston. Albert W. and Nellie both went to the
front in this heat with Sweetness, but the former was rank
and Nellie broke badly at the back-stretch, and as Sweetness
appears to be steadiness itself, she won after a slashing finish
with Albert W in 2:24, Nellie R being third and Winston
last. As Albert W had shown so well in this heat and as
Charley Marvin was given charge of Nellie R, the hopes
of the fielders revived and against $90 for Sweetness, Albert
"W brought $45, Nellie R $35 and the field $20.

The nest was a finely trotted heat, as when in the back
stretch opposite the grand stand, Sweetness, hard pressed,
was only a short length ahead of Nellie R, she leading Albert
W by half that distance. They all three came down the
homestretch in beautiful style, but close at the draw gate
Nellie could not stand the strain and was off her feat and
Sweetness outtrotted Albert W by a length amid a great deal
of excitement and applause; the time being 2:21J.

The fielders kept up a brave mien and they wagered freely
on even terms that Sweetness would not win the race, count-
ing that if she could only be beaten one heat her chances
would be at an end. Sweetness again cut out the pace and
soon opened a gap of two lengths and although in the upper
turn Albert W and Nellie R closed on her, she maintained
her position to the end, winning by a length from her in
2:22}. Albert "W took the second and Nellie the third money
and this well contested race brought the day's proceedings to
a close.

SUMMARY.

Same day— No. 12, trotting, 2:30 class, mile heats, 3 in 5, purse $1,200;
first horse 3720, second 3360, third $120.

Sweetness bm 1 1 1

Albert W bh 224

JIanon b m 4 3 3

Nellie B ch m 3 4 2

Tump. Winston ch g 5 S 6

Time— 2:24, 2:214, 2:22*.

Tlie Fourth Day.

One of the old-time rousing crowds were on hand to wit-
ness the races Thursday afternoon. The hot north wind was
met by the breeze which had come through Golden Gate and
following the valley northward routed the unwelcome visitor.
There is great relief when the red-mouthed demon of the
north is exorcised and his place taken by the sweet breath of
the Pacific.

Notwithstanding the room on the stands they were densely
packed, every seat occupied and the ground for carriages
was completely filled. Hundreds were congregated between
the stands and the quarter stretch, and altogether the con-
course was probablv as large as has ever been seen at Agri-
cultural Park. The management continues to give complete
satisfaction, all the officers being complimented, and the
secretary, who has been untiring in his efforts from the close
of the last Fair until the present time, was heartily applaud-
ed for his zeal and official labor.

The first race on the programme was the 2:22, the entries,
Brigadier, Romero and Belle Echo. With the knowledge that
Romero had not recovered from a severe attack of pinkeye,
which threw him out of training so far as giving him fast
work went, and even if he had not been subjected to the
weakening effect of the disease, the break in his work was
sufficient to incapacitate him for making a bruising race,
under the circumstances he made a fine performance, as 2:20
is the fastest heattrotted in California this year, and is the
fastest time ever made by a California bred stallion.

The betting immediately before the start was $70 on Ro-
mero, $50 on Brigadier and $15 on Belle Echo.

For the first heat little time was wasted in scoring as at the
third attempt a good start was given.

At the outset Romero took advantage of his position at the
pole, and at the quarter he was well to the fore, leading
Brigadier by four lengths, he being half that distance ahead
of the mare. Shortly afterwards Brigadier made a bad break
and lost so much ground that his driver probably thought
he had no chance of winning the heat, so he reserved his
horse for future operations. In the mean time Belle Echo
had closed up toward the leader, who passed the half-mile
post in 1:10J, and thence they came around the upper turn,
but Belle Echo could never get within more than a length of
Romero, and when at the drawgate she was driven to her
utmost, she wobbled for a moment and then was off her
feet, and Romero jogged past the wire in 2-22\, with Belle
Echo second and Brigadier last.

The betting after this heat was $100 on Romero to $40 on
the other two. The start for the second heat was not long
delayed. Romero again started off in the lead, but Brigadier
this time would not allow him to open up any gap, and mov-
ing up he reached Romero's flank; but the latter, under
pressure, resumed the lead by a length, and so they traveled
to the half mile post in 1 :10, and all around the upper turn
Brigadier seemed to improve his position inch by inch, and
on entering the homestretch Brigadier was lapping the leader,
and thence they came like a double team, until at the draw-
bridge Goldsmith was seen urging his horse to the utmost,
and under the pressure he broke, and amid the wildest ex-
citement the crowd congregated at that point breaking into
the open course with yells of delight, Brigadier came away
and won the heat in 2:23.

Previous to the fourth heat betting was very heavy, and
indeed it was constantly chopping all through the race.
After Romero's winning the first two heats, those who had
backed Brigadier hedged their bets and now the Romero
party were following suit, they paying $150 for Brigadier
against $80 for Romero, and a great many backed Belle Echo
up to $70, so as to stand even or suffer a small loss, the
pool-box being probably the largest winner through its com-
missions. In this heat Brigadier went ahead, accompanied
by Belle Echo, while Romero played a waiting game; but
when on the upper turn the mare broke badly. Goldsmith
brought up Romero at his utmost speed, but he could not
reach the lealer; he winning by four lengths in 2:28£.

The fifth heat was something of a surprise. The betting
ruled S90 on Brigadier to $20 on the other two, and again a
good start was given. At the half-mile post Brigadier was
just lapped by the two others, but Brigadier around the up-
per turn gradually drew away from them an1! seemed to be
winning handily, when Mr. Titus brought Belle Echo up
with a tremendous rush of speed, and secured a dead heat
in 2:27}, with Romero last.

In the sixth heat Brigadier appeared to he the freshest, an 1
the odds were $50 to $20 in his favor. He set out at a brisk-

er pace on the next heat and kept Belle Echo just at his
wheel, and trotting evenly down the homestrech it looked al-
most like a second dead heat, when at the drawgate Belle lef
her feet and Brigadier won the heat and race by four lengths
in 2 :25h from Belle Echo, Romero following her at a like dis-
tance.

SUMMARY.
Agricultural Park Course. Sacbamento, September 14, — Trotting
2 :22 class, purse £1,200, mile heats, 3 in 5.

J. B. McDonald's b 8 Brigadier 3 2 1 1 0 1

J. A. Goldsmith's ps Romero 1 12 2 3 3

L. H. Titus's b m Belle Echo 2 3 3 3 0 3

Time— 2 :22*. 2 :20, 2 :23, 2 ;12\, 2 27$, 2 :25i.
Tlie Pacing Race.
In the pacing race Corrette was largely the favorite with
the betters, and though she took the first heat from being set
back for a running break, the judges awarded the heat to
Ouida. There was no change in the betting. The placing
of each of the heats will be found in the annexed

BUMMAET.

Same flay— Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $500, mile heats 3 in 5.

L. E. Yates' b m Corette 4 1 1 1

G. Valensin's brm Ouida 14 3 2

E. 8. Denni son's 'ch m Ladv Hays 2 2 4 4

A. L. Hinda' ch h Oakland Boy 3 3 23

Time— 2.24, 2.24, 2.25J, 2.27.

The Two 9111c Race.

Tanderlynn was greatly the favorite in the heat of two
miles, San Mateo Belle and Slim Jim the only starters
against him. The odds in his favor were S60 to $20,
and he won very handily.

SUMMARY.

Same flay — Trotting, two miles and repeat, 2:40 horses, purse $800.

P. Tarrell's b h Vanderlynn 1 1

W. Z. Price's b m San Mateo Belle 2 2

O. H. Shearer's blk g Slim Jim 3 isfc

Time— 5.03fc, 5.07. ,

EDITORIAL NOTES.

The San Joaquin Valley Pair.— Ho ! for Stock-
ton. Today will bring to an end the great Fair of the whole
of the commonwealth ; Tuesday nest will bring the opening
of the great Fair of the San Joaquin. In all of the
States excepting California, the State Fairs so com-
pletely overshadow all the others that there is little chance
for comparison. Here the District Fairs are also great exhi-
bitions, and that which is held at the Capital of the rich val-
ley has attractions sufficient to secure the attendance of a
vast assemblage. The premium list is liberal in all its depart-
ments, the speed programme outranks any other in the State
for the magnitude of the purses offered. This liberality has
secured an entry list which assures the highest class of sport,
and in addition to the amounts on which an entrance fee is
charged, sums are added which will be a powerful incentive
to the making of fast time. There is a glamour to
the American, people in witnessing previous records
beaten. There isan enthusiasm following fast time which
it is difficult for less mercurial folks to understand.
When all the horses are likely to go fast there is a still
greater desire to see them perform, as this is a guarantee of
good races as well as fast time. It is unnecessary to reiterate
that the horses in the classes at Stockton are so near together
that the excitement in every race must continue from the
start of the first heat to the finish of the last, as the record of
the previous races proves it. Not a single trotting horse has
won through. The most fortunate of them like Sweetness
and Director have been beaten in their classes, and the war-
fare is sure to be a violent struggle all through. It is also
unnecessary to acquaint those who have visited Stockton in
previous years that there is a strict impartiality observed, and
that the management is superior. This is well known and
there are often inducements to make the trip exceedingly
pleasant.

Night Hawk. — There cheers for the bonnie bay mare.
She has cut down the California record to 1 :42}, and that is
not a very big gap to close if even the fractions of seconds are
troublesome when the time to equal is recorded as fast as
1 :40i. That is Boardman's at Sheapshead Bay, but he was a
four-year-old and only carried 91 pounds, whereas under the
same schedule as Night Hawk ran under, it would have been
10S pounds. Ten Broeck's running against time does not
come into competition, as there is a great difference bstween
that and having a field of horses to contend against. Ono
and three-quarters seconds is something of an undertaking,
and yet we think there is a California bred colt which will be
able when four years old and with 91 pounds up to make a
mark in favor of the Occident.

Gibraltar scarcely ever in a race fails to show that he is a
wonderful horse. In the race with Corette and We'gle last
Saturday, at the Oakland Trotting Park, he forced Corette to
2:20, and was so close up that the race was apparently doubt-
fnluntil the last moment. The most acute critic of the "looks
of a trotter " could scarcely believe it possible for him to go
the pace, and fewer still concede that "gameness" was hia
forte. The young pacing mare, too, gave evidence that she is
certain to take a front rank in the grand army of side wheelers.
This was her second race, and though in the second heat
Weigle went at her from the score, took the track and went
whirling to the half in 1 :03, it did not disconcert her in the
least. She drew up to him at will anl won quite handily in
2:10. She had just recovered from an attack of the "pink-
eye " and it seems reasonable to expect much from her in the

future.

•

Fred S. Butler, the artistic member of the "Cordelia Shoot-
ing Club," has produced a very handsome picture of all the
members of the club composed of tlie following members :
Pre^., E. T. Bent; Secy.. Fred S. Butler ; Commissary, O.W.
Kellogj?, Han-y Babcooa, T. C. Friedlander, Wm. S. Bradford,
Ward McAllister, John K. On-, W. McPherson, Hall McAllis-
ter. Their headquarters are on the Yacht L lit:i, which is
in charge of Chas. Chittenden at Teal Station. Some of tho
members left for the happy hunting ground b Thursday to ' <
on hand for the opening day. Among them are Messrs. B
ford, Kellogg, Orr, Babcock and H. McAllister.

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Sept 16

HERD AND SWINE.

Pure-Bred, Thoroughbred and Full-Bloods.

In answer to the questions as to the numbeT of crosses
it requires to produce a thoroughbred animal, and as to the
difference between a full-bred and a thoroughbreed, the
Prairie Farmer gives us the following full and explicit re-
plies :

" 1. A pure bred animal is one that has descended from a
pure original race without admixture of other blood. The
Devons are a pure race of cattle. The wild cattle of Chillmg-
ham may be called a pure race. The true Arabian horse is a
pure race. Wild animals are pure races.

"3. A thoroughbred is an animal originally of mixed lineage,
but which has been interbred so long without recourse to
foreign sources, that the progeny comes true or nearly true to
the type established. The Shorthorns and Herefords among
-cattle and the racers among horses arising from a mixed
lineage, are thoroughbreds. That they have not yet ceased
the endeavor to improve these breeds, through the careful
selections of sires and dams, always carefully within the line
of the oldest and well defined blood of the varieties from
which they originally sprang, is proof that breeders do not
believe that their ultimate excellence has been reached.

"3. The term full blood indicates neither purity of blood
:nor thorough breeding, except relatively. An animal of the
common blood of a country may be bred indefinitely to a
pure blood, and yet never reach purity. The first would be
one-half blood; the third cross seven-eighths blood; the fourth
oross, fifteen-sixteenths; the fifth thirty-three-thirty-fourths of
the pure or the thoroughbred blood, if none other had been
used in the cross. Yet the resulting progeny would always
contain a fraction of the original or pure blood. Yet often
seven-eighths, and especially those fifteen-sixteenths bred,
show the characteristics, to a great degree, that none but ex-
perts can distinguish from outward observation between the
full blood or thoroughbred type. Hence seven-eighths and
fifteen- sixteenths bred animals are by courtesy called full-
bloods. A grade is an animal containing some pure or
thoroughbred blood. A seven-eighths grade is sometimes
called high grade."

Green Feed for Pigs.

The writer is raising about fifty pigs, which he hopes to
market about Christmas or New Years, especially if the re-
munerative prices still prevail, and they will. These pigs
were fan-owed in June, and have been kept growing from
the start. They are a mixture of Berkshire, Poland-China
and Jersey Red. But at the present and rising prices of
corn, and with the prospect of not one-fourth of a crop, it
seems quite a difficult thing to make pork. We are giving
these youngsters and their mothers three ban-els of soft feed
per day, consisting of a nixtuie of milk (in moderate amount),
a dash'of ground oil- cake, bran, corn-meal and water— the
percentage of the last article being very large. In addition
to this, in a sly nook, inaccessible to the sows, the pigs are
treated to a peck or more of shelled corn and two or three
pails of sweet milk per day. It is simply wonderful how
quite young pigs will get away with the old corn — and how
much good it will seem to do them. But the biggest and
best element of food these porkers, old and yonng, are get-
ting, is all the green oats and peas they can consume, in ad-
dition to the above. We sowed about an acre and a quarter
with oats and peas, in proportions as nearly equal as possi-
ble. As soon as they had grown tall enough to make a
swath we began mowing them for these sows and pigs, al-
though it seemed scarcely economical to do so. The high
price of corn, however, left no other alternative. We have
still left enough of this green food to last a week or more,
and after that the old ones will have jewelry put in their
noses to prevent them from rooting, and the herd will be
turned on an early mowed meadow, where the young clover
-will be eight or ten inches high. Very soon after the older
pigs will be weaned. We have a field of sweet corn for the
•cows and pigs, from which we shall very soon begin to draw
such supplies as they will need. Later, we intend to have
as much green rye as our stock can eat.

Upon this regimen our breeding sows have kept "in good
heart," not getting thin and weak, while the pigs have been
growing without any sort of check or hindrance. There is
not a runt or stunted pig in the entire lot. If we get any
corn to finish off with we expect them to weigh upon an aver-
age two hnndred pounds each by the 1st of January. But
if the corn crop fails, as it now seems there is immediate
danger of its doing, our hogs will be fit for the cleaver be-
fore our green food gives out. And that is the way we
raise our pigs this year; not expensively, for this green feed,
which costs next to nothing at all, is now, and has for
several weeks been the main reliance— the sheet anchor, so
to speak, of our this year's venture in swine. It would simply
astonish those people who keep their pigs on corn and.
water in close pens, up to their eyes in mud and manure,
thus inviting the cholera to come every day in the year, to
see the satisfied way a quiet young pig will devour a large
green pea vine, made still more succulent and refreshing by
the morning dew! The way to make cheap and healthy pork
is to provide such green food as we have mentioned, and
then so feed the animals that their appetites are always kept
sharp and exacting. — Hon. Charles Aldridge, in the Iowa

Homestead.

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Sheep and Cattle in Oregon. — A Cattle buyer reports
io the Greenville (Plumas county) Bulletin that beef cattle in
Oregon are very scarce and consequently high. Sometimes
a buyer can strike an Oregonian who will let beef cattle go at
4 cents a pound, on foot, but a well posted seller wants 7
cents. The dealer spoken of by the Bulletin says he left a
buyer in Oregon who wanted to invest §10,000 in beef cattle,
but had not found enough animals to make it an object to
invest. The beef-steak will soon he only obtainable by a
millionaire or by a newspaper man, which is about the same
thing. On the other hand the Eastern Oregonian states that
there are 300,000 head of sheep at present in the mountains,
all owned in Umatilla county. These sheep are worth on an
average $2 each, making a total of $600,000 for one of Uina-
■tilla'B branches of business. There were driven out of the
country this year nearly 100,000 sheep and there still re-
main in the country, it is said, 500,000 head of sheep. So
if beef becomes scarce they can fall back from the juicy steak
to the tender mutton chop.

By a gentleman just returned from an overland trip to
'Ban Louis Obispo, we are informed that a mysterious dis-
lase is making havoc among cattle in that county. The an-
imals which are attacked by it die suddenly and swell with-
in a few hours after death to an enormous bulk. Dissections
of the carcasses reveal nothing as to the causes of the disease.
— Monterey Democrat,

A Safe Investment.

We count that the highest style of cattle rearing in
which the farmer breeds, rears and fattens the cattle which he
markets. In many cases we believe this course will give the
best profit, but it is not adapted to the circumstances of all
farmers. There are many for whom it is best to purchase
the grown animal and fatten it. There are localities in which
trial shows that animals can be bought for feeding to better
advantage than they can be reared.

Just now many are hesitating whether to buy. It may be
questionable whether much profit will result from fattening
cattle this fall or winter, if they must be bought at full
prices. But it seems to us, all the indications are that the
purchase of young stock, of fair quality, at present prices,
will prove a good investment to fanners who have a good
supplv of grass, and of "rough feed" for the winter. Making
no attempt to predict prices, it seem certain that there can
not be an over supply of good cattle ready for market next
year. We may have as high-priced corn next year as we now
have, but this is improbable; as uext year's crop will proba-
bly be larger than that now growing. Compared with the
price of good fat cattle, prices for young stock are low.

There is force in the saving that "young stock will grow
up to their price, even if that be too high." A half cent or a
cent per pound on a grown steer is an important matter; on a
calf or yearling it is of much less consequence. Increase of
weight is nowhere made so easily and so cheaply as on a
good pasture. Yet we have known men, even with unstocked
pastures, delay buying until the season was nearly over,
paying for two or three hundred of pounds more than would
have been necessary had the animal been bought in the
spring.

Late in the season, delay is frequently advisable. Many
farmers are so unfortunately situated that they are compelled
to sell when the season of grazing is over. So that prices are
often lower in November than in October. Again, the buyer
in early winter often pays for less pounds than if he had
bought from the grass, with the cattle full of "sap." Inex-
perienced breeders are sometimes sorely perplexed at the
slight gain of their stock in the early winter. Shrewd buyers
understand the reason and are often able to take advantage
of it.

We repeat our belief that the purchase of good young
stock now is a safe investment, where there is a good supply
of food for the autumn and winter. — Eastern Exchange.

The Polled-Angus Craze.

The craze for the Polled-Angus cattle continues without
signs of diminution. American buyers are purchasing every-
thing that can be secured in Scotland, and the breeders of
the black hornless cattle are gradually putting up prices.
The cattle thus far brought to this country are certainly wor-
thy representatives of the polled breed, which has within the
last two years come into sucti prominence. Within the last
three or four months over three hundred polled cattle have
been brought to American and Canadian ports and quaran-
tined, and as fast as the rules of the quarantine can be com-
plied with and the cattle pass the inspectors' examinations
they have been forwarded to the farms of the breeders, who
see in this breed of cattle the foundation of a class which will
at least equal any of the best known families thus far intro-
duced into America.

Several small herds have gone into Nebraska; Iowa breed-
ers have not invested to any great extent, while Illinois and
Indiana breeders seem to have thus far taken the lead in
point of numbers exported. It is not probable that breeders
can afford to raise the pure strain of Angus, the money to be
realized from their ownership coming, as a matter of course,
from judicious crossing upon native stock. It will be several
years before the cross will begin to show itself, and the result
will be watched with great interest, particularly on the great
western plains and ranches. — Chicago Tribune.

Premiums Awarded at the Petal uma Fair.

Class 8— Thoroughbred Cattle.

J. B. Eedmond, best Durham bull 4 years old or over,
Little Pat, $20.

Page Bros., best Durham bull, 2 years and under 3, Cherry
Prince, $10

Sylvester Scott, best Durham bull 1 year and under 2,
Eoyal Oxford, $8.

J. B. Eedmond, best Durham bull calf, Orion, $5.

Page Bros., best Durham cow 4 years old or over, Belle
Christmas, §15.

Page Bros., best Durham cow 3 years and under 4, Eosetta,
$10.

Page Bros., best Durham heifer 2 years and under 3, Belle
Sonoma, $8.

J. B. Eedmond, best Durham heifer, 1 year and under 2,
Queen XIII, $5.

J. B. Eedmond, best Durham heifer calf, Nymph XII., $4',

J. E. Eose, best Devon bull, 2 years and under 3, Curly
John, §10.

J, E. Eose, best Devon bull calf, Sonoma Boy, So.

J. E. Eose, best Devon cow, 4 years old and over, Maud
III, £15.

J. E. Eose, best Devon cow, 3 years and under 4, Euby,
§10.

J. E. Eose, best Devon heifer, 2 years old and under 3,
Lolo, $8.

J. E. Eose, best Devon heifer, 1 year and. under two,
Buttercup, $5.

J. E. Eose, best Devon heifer calf, Winona, $4.

Jas. Biggins, best Ayrshire bull 4 years old or over, Dnke,
$20.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire bull 3 years and under 4,
Archie, $15.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire bull 2 years and under 3, Lin-
do, $10.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire bull 1 year and under 2, Mac-
beth, $8.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire bull calf, Malcolm, So.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire cow 4 years old and over,
Ethel Brown, $15.

Geo. Bemet, best Ayrshire cow 3 years and under 4, Elaine,
$10.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire heifer 2 years and under 3,
Stellinita, $8.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire heifer, 1 year and under 2,
Sultana, $5.

Geo. Bement, best Ayrshire heifer calf, Sybil, $4.

P. J. Shatter, best Alderney bull 4 years old or over, Bis-
marck, S20.

Mrs. T. M. Chapman, best Alderney hull 3 years and un-
der 4, Billy, $15.

D. S. Dickson, best Alderney bull 2 years and under 3,
Gen. Grant, $10.

Francis Do Long, best Alderney cow 4 years and over,
Fashion $15.

years and under 3, Billy

A. P. Whitney, best Alderney heifer 2 years and under &
Olivia P7., $8.

Sweepstakes.

Page Bros., best thoroughbred Durham herd of not less
than six animals, with one bull 2 years old or over, and not
more than one 2-year-old and 1 yearling, owned by one per-
son, Cherry Prince and five cows, $15.

J. E. Eose, best thoroughbred Devon herd of not less than
six animals, with one bull 2 years old or over, and not more
than one 2-year-old and one yearling, owned by one person.
Curly John and five cows, $15.

Geo. Bement, best thoroughbred Ayrshire herd of not less
than six animals, with one bull 2 years old and over and
not more than one 2-year-old and one yearling, owned by
one person, Archie and five cows, $15. "

Class 9-Uraded Stock.

I. E. Jewell, best bull 4 years old or over, Duke, $10.

F. Starke, best bull 3 years and under 4, Valentine $7
Fred Woodworth, best bull 1 year and under 2, El Medico

Jr., $4. '

A. J. Pierce, best bull calf, Poney, $3.
Wm. Hill, best cow 4 years old or over, Beauty, SS.
Ealph Woodworth, best heifer! year and under 2, Pansy 4
A. J. Pierce, best heifer calf, Blossom, S3.

Class 10-Tuorou£ubred Slieep.
E. W. Woolsey, best Spanish ram, $8.
E. W. Woolsey, best five Spanish ewes, $8.
E. W. Woolsey, best five Spanish ram lambs, $2 50.
E. W. Woolsey, best five Spanish ewe lambs, $2 50.
E. H. Crane, Santa Kosa, best Shropshire ram, $8.
E. H. Crane, best five Shropshire ewes, $8.
S. W. Kenyon, best Southdown ram, $8.
E. H. Crane, best five Southdown ewes, $8.
Eobert Crane, best five Southdown ram lambs, $2 50.
E. A. Crane, best five Southdown ewe lambs, $2 50
L. W. Walker, best Cotswold ram, $3.
Class 11 -Swine.
P. J. Shafter, best Berkshire boar, $8.
Fred Stark, best Berkshire sow, $5.
E. H, Crane, best China Poland boar, $8.

E. H. Crane, best China Poland sow, $5.
Fred Starke, best five pigs of any Dreed, $5.

Class 1 —Thoroughbred Horses.

J. B. Chase, best stallion 4 years old or over, Wheatlev
diploma and $20. *"

Wm. Bihler, best mare 4 years old or over, Jeanette, $15.

C. Underbill, best mare 3 years old or under 4, Nora $12

P. Can-oil, best mare 2 years or under 3, Alice, $8.

C. Underbill, best mare 1 year and under 2, no name, $6.

M. C. Fisher, best sucking horse colt, Duke, $5.

C. Underbill, best sucking mare colt, no name, $5.

C. Underbill, best stallion and six colts, Wheatlev and
family, $20. J

Class 2— Ciraded Horses.

S. S. Drake, best stallion 4 years old or over, Admiral di-
ploma and $15.

Fred Kuhnle, best stallion,
Wilson, S.

Jos. Biggins, best stallion, 1 year and under 2, Comet, $6.

Jos. Biggins, best mare 4 years old and over, Katie Wat-
son, $12.

S. S. Drake, best mare 3 years old and under four, Alada, $9.

Jos. Biggins, best mare 2 years old and under 3, Fanny
Parnell, £7.

Fred. Kuhnle, best mare 1 year old and under 2 Lottie
Wilson, $6.

S. S. Drake, best sucking horse colt, no name, $5.

Jos. Biggins, best sucking mare colt, Mollie K., $5.

S. S. Drake, best stallion and six colts, Admiral and family

$20. J'

Class 3— Horses of All Work.

Petaluma Horse Breeders' Association, best stallion 4 years
old and over, Crown Prince, diploma and $15.

Pat Hennelly, best stallion 3 years and under 4, Petaluma
Prince, $12.

P. J. Shafter, best stallion 2 years and under 3 Black
Prince, $8.

John BusselL best stallion, 1 year and under 2, Lafayette,
$6.

Willis Faught, best mare 4 years old and over, Dolly, $12.

J. E. Rose best mare 3 years and under 4, Topsy, $9.

Willis Faught, best mare 2 years and under 3, Peggy, $7.

Y. Bern, best mare 1 year and under 2, Mary, $6.

J. E. Eose, best sucking horse colt, McPherson, $5.

Y. Berri, best suckling mare colt, no name, $5.

Petaluma Horse Breeders' Association, best stallion and sii
colts, Crown Prince and family, $20.

Class 4— Draft Horses.

Theo. Skillman, best stallion 4 years or over (Duke De
Chartres barred) Tornado, diploma and $15.

A. J. Pierce, best stallion three years old and under 4,
Charlemagne, $12.

S. Gilmore, best stallion 2 years and under 3, Pollock IL
$8.

P. McAulfTe, best stallion 1 year and under 2, Young Duke,
$6.

Wm. Bihler, best mare 4 years and over, Doll, $12.

Wm. Hill, best mare 2 years and under 3, Annie, $7.

Theo. Skillman, best mare 1 year and under 2 Gertrude
$6.

S. Gilmore, best sucking horse colt, Pride of the West
$5.

J. Dauber best sucking mare colt, no name, $5.

Petaluma Horse Breeders' Association, best stallion and
six colts, Duke De Chartres and family, $20.
class 5— Roadsters.

Win. Bihler, best stallion 4 years old or over, Grey Mc-
Clellan, diploma and $15.

Wm. Bihler, best stallion 3 years and under 4, Buck Fos-
ter, $12.

P. J. Shafter, best stallion 2 years and under 3, Greyson,
!?8. v

P. J. Shafter, best mare 4years old and over, Julia, $12.

Wm. Bihler, best mare 3 years and under 4, Deby Mott
$9. J

Wm. Bihler, best mare 2 years and under 3, Sally, $7.

G. W. Savage, best colt 1 year and under 2(iisired by a
roadster stallion, Eureka, $6.

F. W. Loeber, best stallion and six colts, Whippleton and
family, $20.

Class 6- Standard Trotters.
P. J. Shafter, best stallion 4 years old or over, Rustic, $15.

Class J— Carriage and Saddle Horses and Jacks.
A. H. Fraser, best matched carriage team, sixteen hands or
over, owned and used as such by one person, Dick and
Aleck, $15.
F. W. Loeber, best single buggy horse, no name, $7.
J. Conway, best saddle horse, three distinct gaits, Bony
Boy, $5.

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Sylvester Scott, best jack, Monarch, $10.
Sylvester Scott, best jennet, Fanny $S.

(lass fig — I»nre Bred Poultry.

Morris Brothers, best exhibit not less than five varieties,
$10; best pair light Brahma fowls, S'2 50; best pair dark
Brahma fowls, $2 50; best pair Partridge Cochin fowls,
$2 50; best pair black Cochin fowls, $2 50; best pair white
Cochin fowls, $2 50; best Plymouth Bock fowls, 82 50; best
pair white Leghorn fowls, 82 50; best pair white-faced
black Spanish, $2 50; best pair black and white crested
Polish, $2 50; best pair silver spangled Hamburg fowls,
$2 50; best pair black Hamburg fowls, $2 50; best pair
black-breasted Game Bantam fowls, §2 50; best pair sea-
bright Bantam fowls, 82 50; best pair Bronze turkeys, S.">;
best pair wild turkeys 85; best pair white Holland turkeys,
$5; best pair Toulouse geese, 83; best pair Bremen geese, 83;
best pair Poland geese, $3; best pair Guinea fowls, ■ "- 50;
best pair Peacocks, 83.

Mrs. Wm, Hill, best pair Buff Cochin fowls, 82 50; best
pair black African Bantam fowls, $2 50.

L. C. Byce, best pair brown Leghorn fowls, 82 50.

W. D. Freeman, best pair gold spangled Polish fowls,
$2 50; best pair golden spangled Hamburgs, 82 50; best
pair Houdan fowls, 82 50.

T. B. Carey, best pair black-breasted Game fowls. *2 50;
best pair brown-red Game fowls, 82 50; best pair blue Game
fowls, $2 50.

G. W. Ward, best pair China geese, 83.

E. K. Evans, best pair Pekin ducks, 82 50.

J. K. Fix, best pair Muscovy ducks, 82 50.

Class $— Carriages, Busies and Wagons.

"Wm. Zartman & Co, best exhibit carriages, buggies and
wagons, §20.

K. Spotswood & Co., second best exhibit, $12.

Wm. Zartman & Co., best family carriage, $10.

Wm. Zartman & Co., best open buggy, S8.

L\ W. C. Putnam, best breaking cart, $4.

E. Hopes, best spring wagon, $8.

H. Pimm, best carriage painting, S8.

Gwinn & Brainerd, best carriage trimming, $8.
Class 3— Saddlery and Harness.

Gwinn & Brainerd, best exhibit saddlery, diploma and
$15.

Gwinn & Brainerd, best set double harness, S7.

Gwinn & Brainerd, best set single harness, $5.

Gwinn & Brainerd, best saddle, §4.

Class 4— Agricultural Implements.

E. J. Holly, best cultivator, $5.

Wm. H. Worth, best cheese press (honorable mention for
cheese press screw), 85.

CRICKET.

The Australians in England.

In the way of cricket the visit of the Australians to En-
gland has given an immense impetus to this healthy and
inspiriting game. The colonists have played havoc with the
county teams and other organized clubs of the second class.
The great match of the players of England and the Austral-
ians the former won in one inning, with thirty-four runs to
spare. Afterwards they took their revenge in vanquishing
the gentlemen players also in one inning, with a run to spare,
and strange to say, there was the same record in 187S, when
the gentlemen beat the Australian team. They will return
home through the United States, and will play two or three
matches in New York and Philadelphia before leaving for
San Francisco. At a rough estimate they have as yet captured
some twenty-eight games, losing only three or four, and
the Cambridge University team, of which we take the following
account from the Referee, was one of the best contested of
the entire series:

Remembering that the members of Cambridge university
have on two occasions defeated formidable elevens emanat-
ing from Australia, it is no wonder that such a contest as the
above caused considerable interest in the cricket world. The
team selected on this occasion to represent the Light Blues
was a very strong one, though it was not quite the same as
advertised. Mr. J. E. K. Studd being unable to play on ac-
count, of indisposition, Mr. C. H. Allcock, who has never
gained the "blue," but has made a lot of runs in minor
matches, figured in his place. On the side of the Australians
Messrs. Palmer and Giffeu were missing, and Murdoch kept
wicket in place of Blackham. The United Service Recreation
ground was very carefully prepared for the event, the wicket
having been rolled and watered daily for some weeks past.
Heavy rain fell here on Wednesday, however, and this made
made it rather slow and holding, but it played fairly well
throughout the day. The Australian captain won the toss,
but after a careful examination of the wicket he elected to
put in his opponents. Whether this was good judgment is
doubtful, as the Light Blues succeeded in obtaining 196 be
•fore they were dismissed. The wicket played none too well,
especially towards the close of Thursday's play. The batting
of Mr. Lucas was the feature of the combined team's innings;
it was a piece of undoubtedly bad luck his being run out. Mr.
Thornton hit freely.Jand with greater judgment than usual,
■and both Messrs. A. Lyttelton and C. T. Studd met the bowl-
ing in good style. On the conclusion of the first day's play the
Light Blues had finished their innings for 196 runs, and the
Australians had scored 27 for one wicket, Jones, who had
played a ball into his wicket, after scoring four runs. When
time was called, Blackham was not out sixteen, and Garrett
six. On Friday the wicket had not quite recovered itself,
and was still slow; there was, nevertheless, a capital day's
cricket. The Australians did not do nearly as much as might
have been expected, and the total of the innings only amounted
to 141, or 55 behind their opponents' score. Blackham and
Bannerman played capitally, but received little assistance.
C. A. Smith, the young Sussex amateur, was put on late in
the innings, and bowled remarkably well, taking four wickets
for sixteen runs. Murdoch was bowled without making
a run. In the second innings of Cambridge the
Australians bowled admirably, and the score was
increased with considerable difficulty. The Hon. Alfred Lyt-
tleton, however, played splendid cricket, showing excellent
defense, hitting out well whenever an opportunity presented
it. He was still not out at the call of time, and had made 59.
The contest was resumed to-day in dull weather and in the
presence of a moderate company. Then the score stood —
Cambridge, first innings, 196; second innings, 131 for six
wickets. Australians, first innings, 141. At five minutes
past twelve the brothers Lyttleton continued the Cambridge
batting to the bowling of Boyle and Spofford. Mr. Alfred
Lyttleton was caught by M'Donnell at slip-off Boyle for 60,
including six 4's, three 3's, and five 2's. Mr. E. Lyttleton
■was finely caught atmid-on by Boyle off Spofforth for 8. Mr.
Allcock, playedonfrom Spofforth for 7. Mr. Smith was bowled
by Spiffor^h for 0, and the Cambridge second innings closed
or 152 at 12:35. With 207 to get to win, the Australians sent

in Bannerman and Massie to open their second innings.
Massie was bowled after making C, Bonnorhit tremendously,
and put an altogether different appearance ou the game. He
ought twice to nave been caught at slip, but his play was
wonderfully vigorous. Of course the Cantabs tried several
bowling changes, but Bonnor held them in check for a long
time, and it was not until he had compiled 66 that he was
caught and bowled. His innings was made up of four 6's,
six 4's, three 3's, a 2, and seven singles. Jones gave little
trouble, but Murdoch and Bannerman played steadily and
well, and took the score up to 153 before the latter was
caught behind the wicket for a patiently-played 30. With
six good wickets to fall, and sixty-five runs to get to win, it
seemed certain that the Australians would gain a victory, but
took an extraordinary turn in favor of the Cantabs,
who bowled and fielded splendidly. Murdoch was caught at
slip for ;lu admirable 43, and then m quick succession Horan,
Blackham, M'Donnell, Garret and Boyle were dismissed, the
innings closing for 187. Thus the Cantabs proved victorious
by tweny runs, amidst a scene of the wildest excitement.
Score :

CAMBRDOGE UNIVERSITY.

non. A. Littelton b Jones 25 c M'Doirael 1 b Boyle 61

C.l. Thornton b Spofforth 45 c M'Dorinell b Boyle 1

A. p. Lucas run out -i- b Spofforth.. 3

C.T.StaddcMurdoonbBannerman...28 c Bannerman b Boyle 12

G. B. Studd c Blackham b Boyle 1 c Boyle b Spofforth 13

A. G. Steele b Bovle 18 c Bannerman b Boyle 10

Hun. E. Lvttc-lton c Bovle b Spo 'Torth .18 c Boyle b Spofforth 8

H. "Whitfeld not oat 5 c Spofforth b Bovle 5

C. H. Allcock c Spofforth b Bovle... 0 b Spofforth •■ 7

C. A.Smith b Spofforth 2 b Spofforth 0

P. H. Morton c Murdock b Spofforth.. 4 not out 8

Extras 8 Extras 15

Total 196 Total 152

ATTSTRALIASS.

Jones b Morton 4 b Morton 8

Blackham c G. B. Studd bC.T. Shidd.«5 c A. Lvttelton b Allcock 2

Garrett c A. Lyttelton b C. T.Studd.. 14 c E. Lyttelton b Steel 5

Eannerman 1 b w, b Smith 26 c A. Lyttelton b Allcock 30

Murdoch b Morton 0 c Steele b Allcock 43

Horan c Steele b Smith 18 c and b Steel 9

Massie c and b Allcock 1 b Allcock 6

M'Donnell b Allcock 11 c Thornton b Steel 5

Bonnor not out ..12 c and b Steel 66

Boyle b Smith 14 b Steel 11

Spofforth b Smith 0 not out 0

Extras 6 Extras 2

POULTRY.

The Care of Poultry.
Many mistakes are made in Che management of fowls. On
most farms no person has spi cial charge of the fowls. Some
one looks carefully after the wants of the horses, sheep, cows
and pigs, but the fowls are often left to take care of them-
selves. Young chickens, ducks and geese demand constant
care, or many of them will die from exposure and other
causes. It is as necessary for success to have some one in
charge of the poultry yard, as of the bam, stable- and pig
pen. A person too young or too old for hard work in the
field or house can generally be found who can take care of
fowls nt small expense. Another mistake is in keeping birds
until they are too old to be profitable. Chickens will gener-
ally bring a higher price when they are large enough for the
gridiron than after they are more mature. By selling them.
when they are quite young many losses tire prevented and"
much food saved. Male birds should in every instance be
sold as soon as they get their growth. They should never be
kept till after they are mature except for breeding purposes-
Young hens, ducks and geese lay more eggs than old ones,
and are consequently more desirable to keep for other pur-
poses than for sitting on eggs and taking care of young. An-
other mistake is male in trying to keep fowls in the same
building with farm animals. They should for a variety of
reasons be kept in quarters by themselves. By adopting the
practice of early marketing a great saving can be made in the
matter of affording protection. Still another mistake is made
in not furnishing a variety of food for fowls. They generally
eat too much corn and not enough fish, meat, vegetables and
small grain. There is generally more profit in feeding milk
to fowls than to any kind of animals.

Total 141

Total 187

The Breeder and Sportsman is the title of an elegant six-
teen-page weekly journal, published in San Francisco, the in-
itial number of which has just made its appearance. The en-
graved heading of the Breeder and Sportsman is the pret-
tiest piece of work in that line that we have ever seen. The
artist has won a genuine triumph, for he has not only incor-
porated in his beautiful design water and foliage, fruit and
blossoms, fine horses, cattle and dogs, but all the emblems
and symbols of sporting life. Joseph Cairn Simpson, the
veteran turfman and accomplished gentleman, is the pro-
prietor of this new venture in the field of journalism. He is
supported by an able corps of writers, all of them well trained
in the several departments over which they have been called
to preside. The Breeder and Sportsman deserves and will
achieve success. Its field is large and remunerative. Each of
the San Francisco and Sacramento dailies dishes up a weekly
pot pourri of sporting news. There are the California Spirit
of the Times, the Pacific Life and the Olympian — all specially
devoted to the subject and making fortunes rapidly for their
owners. The thirst of the California public for sporting in
telligence, however, remains unappeased, and Mr. Simpson's
splendid journal comes in to relieve the stress. An attractive
feature of the new paper is the appearance each week of a
drawing of some one or other of the "Notable Horses of Cali-
fornia"— Mr. Winters' Duchess of Norfolk leading off in the
first number. The Breeders of the Pacific Coast, from the
Columbia to the Colorado, and from the Sierras to the sea,
should now stand in with Joe Simpson and make this journal
a financial success. He has done more than any other man in
America to elevate the turf and advance the breeding interests
of the Pacific Coast. — Territorial Enterprise.

Trickett's Talk. — On his return to Australia Edward
Trickett was received with open arms, and the committee of
reception put §2,000 in his vest pocket "just for luck."
Trickett said it was impossible for him to express his thanks
for the hearty reception he had received in coming home as a
defeated man. He was so sanguine of success that, when
beaten, it was a deathblow to him. He wa ; assured they all
felt it very much, but not worse than he did. He believed
he could oeat Hanlan, and tried him a second time, but had
failed. In Canada he was treated thoroughly well, and had
met with a hearty welcome in England. He did not succeed
in meeting Hanlan in Canada, and had to return to England
to suffer a second defeat. [Cheers.] It was a pleasure to
find his old friends standing by him with all friendship, as
though he were going away, and that they thought none the
less of him on account of his defeat. Although he thought
he could beat Hanlan in the first contest, he was worse
beaten on the second. Trickett said that Hanlan was the
greatest rower in the world, and superior to anything he had
ever witnessed. "When he defeated him (Trickett), he could
not altogether understand how it was done, and undoubtedly
he was the greatest man in the world. "I laughed," said the
speaker, "at the idea of this little man beading me, but, by

Jove, he did."

♦

Hooting the Jockeys. — The English have a rough and
tumble style of showing their displeasure at a steal, that is
surprising to an American who is accustomed, under such
circumstances, simply to talk about the matter in a manner
more or less profane. Thus we find that recently at Egham
racecourse (the Kunnymedeof Magna Charta fame) the three-
year-old stakes caused a great sensation in consequence of
the general body of the public being unaware of the fact that
Mr. Evans, as part owner of Marden and sole owner of Refi-
ner had declared to win with the former, who carried his
colors, and had copious odds laid on him. The declaration
came too late for everybody to know of it, and the unin-
formed not only hooted the jockeys of both Marden and Be-
finer as they returned to the place of weighing, but took
serious liberties with Cranham, the jockey of Kefiner.

The Breeder and Sportsman is the name of a new weekly
paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and published at
San Francisco, Cal., at five dollars per annum. The first
copy is at hand. For beauty of typography, extent and variety
of matter, and general make up, it is unexcelled by its con-
temporaries. Mr. Simpson is author of a popular book,
called " Horse Portraiture," and for more than a quarter of a
century has been a popular writer on horse aud sporting
matters. He iB admirably qualified to conduct such an enter-
prise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coast are to be congratu-
lated upon having so able and gifted a champion of their in
terests. — St. Louis Rural World.

YACHTING.

Types of Models.

The old and long-continued discussion on the question of
deep and shallow models for speed in yachts will hardly ever
be concluded. The advocates of each type can see nothing in
the other. The man with the deep yacht calls the other type
a skimming dish and a wash bowl; the man with the center-
board yacht calls the other one a "lead mine," "a plank on
edge," etc. Whenever the deep cutter wins a race there is
great rejoicing among the keel men; but this is quickly turned
into mourning by the defeat which is sure to follow. Last
season in eastern waters the Madge seemed to show that
keels were in the ascendancy. This year the Maggie came
over to tackle bigger boats, and, being confessed the best 15
tonner in England, it was thought she would clean out our
centerboards without trouble. But this was found to be a
mistake. She won one or two races and then was beaten two
days in succession. The race with the Viper was even in
every particular hut she was badly beaten; the cutter Oriva
was also beaten by the centerboards. During the recent
cruises of the New York and other clubs great interest was
shown in this question of type. It will be of interest to see
what a correspondent of the Spirit of the Times has to say in
this direction, as he has been with the yachts and has had
an opportunity to compare the vessels as they sailed:

In the race of Monday, the squadron race, the Maggie was
beaten, not only by the New York sloop Vixen, which led her
over twenty-four minutes, but by the Boston sloop Hera,
which beat her over five minutes. What then? Shall I say
that the larger cutter which Mr. Warren expects to bring over
here next season will not beat the Fannie or the Gracie? By-
no means; but this I will say, that with strong breeze and
smooth water I don't believe that there is a cutter
afloat that can beat the Fanny or the Gracie. Should the
race, however, take place in the fall, with a reefing breeze
and a jump of a sea, I think that the cutter would win.

This cruise of the New York Club has been an important
one, as determining definitely the advantages of different
types of models, and the conclusion is, as it has ever been,
that for our ordinary cruising weather in our yachting
months of June, July and August, the broad, shallow center-
board is the best. That she is the more comfortable has
never been denied; that she is, on account of her light
draughts, handier is evident, and the only reason that could
by any possibility be offered why we should change our
broad, comfortable and convenient centerboard boats for the
narrow, uncomfortable and inconvenient deep and expensive
keel boats, was that the latter were the faster. This cruise
has demonstrated that they are not. That skimming-dish of
the skimming dishes, Fanny, defeats the Oriva; the Vixen
beats the Maggie, and in the passage from New Bedford to
Vineyard Haven, that skimming-dish the Madeleine, with
only working canvas, and that gray with extreme old age,
comes up with and goes through the lee of the new and deep
schooner Montauk, equipped with racing canvas brand new;
and the Halcyon, another skimming dish, wins the Marble-
head regatta.

While sailing against second-class boats both the Montauk
and the Maggie won races with ease, but the Montauk had
never been matched against the Palmer, Madeleine or Co-
lumbia, our three fastest schooners, and the Maggie had not
been matched against the Vixen, Regina, Fanita, or Valkyr,
our four fastest sloops. Never since the first cutter wa3
built in this country has this type of boat done as well in
comparison with the centerboards as has the Oriva during
this cruise, and I have been quick to note and comment on
her success; but she was beaten by the Vixen in the New
London race, when both were classed together, and was also
beaten by the Vixen in the race of last Monday, when they
were classed separately, the elapsed time of the Vixen being
less than that of the Oriva. Here, then, is the result as
clearly demonstrated as anything can be. In extremely light
weather, when our boats will hardly get steerage way, the
cutter will go a little, and will beat them in a reefing breeze,
aud in a sea the cutter will beat a centerboard. In our or-
dinary cruising weather and water — and such as we have had
during the late cruise is a fair sample — the beamy center-
board will beat the cutter. As I stated in my last, the result
of the cruise will be the introduction of an improved model,
which will be, as I stated some years ago, a deep centerboard
boat of ample beam.

The idea that you can't combine beam and depth and
secure speed has been exploded by the success of the Mon-
tauk, which stands to-day the queen of the fleet, and will
retain the title unless challenged and beaten by the Made-
leine or Columbia, ami the idiots who have favored the in-
troduction of the abortions of the British fleet, on the as-
sumption that their narrowness gave them speed, quite over-
looked the fact that in all cases the builders of these boats
gave them all the beam possible and would gladly have given
them more if the class had permitted.

I see by the papers that the cutter Bedouin, built by Pi
gras for Mr. Ilodgers, has been launched. I trust that

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extreme racing rig has been put upon her, and that she may
develop a Bpeed superior to the Grade or the Fanny.
£ I fear, however, that the British idea of rig — correct enough
there — will be found too limited for our weather and waters,
and that,|for the first season, the Bedouin will be a failure.

The Pacific Yacht Club Regatta.

The second annual regatta of the Pacific Yacht Club on
Saturday last was in some respects the best ever held on this
bay. The day was delightful and there was a good breeze
all over the course, lighter however to leeward, as usual,
than it was in the channel. There were five large schooners
matched against each other, and there was one sloop and a
yawl. The fleet looked very handsome indeed, as light sails
were carried wherever possible. The only thing to mar the
interest of the day was the confusion which resulted from
most of the yachts being behind time at the start and the un-
fortunate misunderstanding which this occasioned in the
end.

The gun fired promptly at 1 P. m. when the judges, Messrs.
Eckley, Kelly and O'Connor, stood on Mission Bock wharf to
see the yachts pass the line.

The first to make her appearance was the splendid big
yacht Aggie, belonging to "Vice-Commodore Macdonough, the
largest one of the fleet. She went by under a cloud of can-
vas, carrying in addition to her working canvas both fore
and main gaff-topsail, staysail, balloon jib and a watersail
on her main-boom. The sloop Annie followed, with work-
ing sails, balloon jib and topsail. Then came the schooner
Whitewing, with balloon jib, staysail and topsail. Commo-
dore Floyd's schooner Ariel then came along, with balloon
jib, watersail on main-boom, and a very large staysail. Fol-
lowing her came the Fleur de Lis, with a balloon jib, staysail
and topsail. The Elia, with her new yawl-rig, went by next
and the favorite Nellie brought up the rear. The Nellie had
in addition to plain sail a balloon jib and a very large stay-
stail, which set very well and did its work finely.

The only yacht which went over the line at the proper
time was the Aggie, as the rules of the race required that all
which were not past the line within fifteen minutes after
gun-fire should have their time takeu as if they had gone by
fifteen minutes past. All the time therefore, after the fifteen
minutes, was a dead loss to them.

The Aggie crossed at 1:09:13, so she was within limits.
At the end of the fifteen minutes there was not a yacht in
sight from the judges' position, all coming up behind Mission
rock with a head tide and not too strong a breeze.

The judges were afraid the race would be spoiled, so it
was informally agreed to take the time as they passed and
ignore the fifteen minute rule. At all events the referee
called out the time as they went by, the official timer called
the time and the official time-keeper took it down, as the
yachts actually passed. Everyone supposed therefore — until
some time afterwards — that the fifteen minute limit rule was
suspended or ignored. The Annie passed at 1:1S:34;
Whitewing, 1:19:37; Ariel, 1:20:55; Fleur de Lis, 1:21:08; Nel-
lie, 1:24:30, and Elia, 1:23:13. The wind lightened along
Tinder the lee of the rolling mills and sugar refinery, and
some were nearly becalmed. The Aggie, the largest, was far
ahead, the rest being in a bunch. The breeze was steady
and not strong, and all light sails were carried. From the
start to Hunter's Point, the Ariel beat the Aggie 1:22, the
Nellie 2:39, the Fleur de Lis 2:45 and the Whitewing 3:16.

From Hunter's Point to Oakland was a pretty sight but
there were no special features to notice except that the Ariel
continued to gain, and from the start to Oakland beat the
Aggie 3:15, the Nellie 2:46, Fleur de Lis 2:59, and Whitewing
4:12.

When the yachts got their sheets aft rounding the leeward
stake boats they all stood along a short distance to get every-
thing fairly set and then most of them made a short hitch
on the starboard tack, the Annie, however, standing on direct
for Goat Island. The Fleur de Lis, failing to pass the White-
wing, and being close on her weather quarter, also tacked
and started after the Annie.

None of the yachts passed along the city front. They
kept out in the ship channel and even to leeward in that.
The Aggie, way ahead, led out into the channel, standing
out as far as Blossom Bock before tacking down towards the
Fort.

The Ariel, Whitewing, Fleur de Lis and Annie all kept to
leeward, weathering Goat Island by about a mile, and then
standing out into the channel, heading on the port tack for
Sheep Island. The wind gradually let them up, however, so
they could point to windward of Angel Island while on the
same tack.

The Ariel and Nellie stood on, the wind( letting them grad-
ually head up until they pointed for Saucelito, all this time
without making a tack. They stood on up until abreast of
the bight of Richardson's bay before tacking to fetch the
stake boat, which they did on the next leg. The Fleur de Lis,
Whitewing and Annie kept down in the main channel to the
southward of Alcatraz, following the Aggie. This yacht
rounded the Fort Point boat first and the others followed in
the order named in the accompanying table, all setting light
sails as helms were putjup and sails eased off. The time made
in beating to windward was as follows:

Aggie..
Nellie. .
Ariel.. .

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Fleur de Lis.... 1

Annie 1

"Whitewing 1

The Aggie here beat the Nellie on this stretch 7 minutes, 31
seconds.

The wind gradually lightened as they ran to leeward and
it was much lighter off Goat Island. The Aggie ran into the
light wind first and the others crept up to her. But she also
ran into the stronger breeze beyond the stake boat first aud
again crept away from those yet in the light breeze.
The strong wind she carried home as they all did when they
■truck it. The run to leeward was made in the following
time:
Boat M.Bj Boat M. S,

Nellie 54:07 Fleur do Lis 5C:1G

Whitewing 55:24 Annie 6G:21

Artel 65:49|Aggie 68:60

When abreast of Goat Island the Aggie met, as we have
said, light winds, which accounts for her position on the list.

The Aggie passed over the line first, followed by the Ariel.
Then the Nellie came along, the Annie, Fleur de Lis and
Whitewing following in order named.

Some one in the crowd with the judges called out when the
Nellie passed by that she had beaten the Aggie over two min-
utes, whereupon one of the judges announced that the
Nellie had done no such thing as her time was to be taken
at 1:15 instead of 1:24:30. As she had really started 9 min-
utes and 30 seconds behind this, it was just so much addedjto
the time and gavo the prize to the Aggie. This rule was

eventually enforced. Instead thefore of the Nellie winning
first prize, Aggie second, and Annie third, the judges' ruling
gave first prize to Aggie, second to Nellie, and third to
Annie.

In our table, the "actual time" gives the figures of actual
time as well as the real time of starting given in the first
column. The "corrected time" shows the real result, the
allowances being taken off. The judges' time show6 the
yachts as if they had all except the Aggie started at 1:15.

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By readingthe column "corrected time" the result of the race
from actual sailing with usual allowances will be seen. By
reading judges' time it will show how prizes were awarded on
the decision before alluded to.

As to this decision, it has given rise to great discussion.
The original rule should have been adhered to, but it was
not. Once broken, however, the judges had no right to turn
to it again after the end of the race, thereby so deciding the
result of the race that the first place in it would be changed.
No fault whatever could have been found had the rule been
adhered to, although in the paragraph of the printed rules,1
saying yachts must cross within 15 minutes of gun fire,
there was no hour named for said gun fire.

Actually, theNellie beat the Aggie 2m. 50s. ;by the judges'
time the Nellie was beaten 6m. 40s. by the Aggie, that is, the
Nellie was timed as starting at 1 :15 instead of 1 :24.30 when
she did start. It is interesting to note that the Aggie beat the
Nellie to windward from the Oakland stake boat 7m. 31s., and
the Nellie beat the Aggie to leeward between the same stake
boats 4m. 49s. Over the course the Nellie beat the Fleur de
Lis 11m. 59s.; beat the Annie 9m. 20s., and beat the Ariel
Sm. ISs. It is worthy of note also that not only did the Ag-
gie and Nellie beat the Fleur de Lis, but the Ariel and Annie
did so also. The Fleur de lis beat nothing but the White-
wing. The Lillie only went by one stake boat and evidently
never intended to go around, as she had no racing crew on
board.

The little Elia came out as a yawl with new sails; her dri-
ver set like a bag and was worse than unless. In fact in beat-
ing to windward it had to be furled. Nevertheless her owner,
under these great disadvantages, with a new rig, poor sails, and
being the smallest yacht, pluckily went around the course,
starting way behind. But the judges did not even pay her
the compliment of waiting to take her time at the finish,
though she was rounding Hunter's as the Whitewing crossed
the line, moreover, she got guyed and made fun of in the
newspapers. Of course this will encourage him, and others
who see the example, to put in small yachts to make up a
show in the next regatta. This is one of the reasons why
yacht racing has fallen off here as elsewhere, as we have
taken occasion to explain in a previous article.

The Aggie was sailed by Dave Wheeler, Ariel by Captain
Turner and Captain Murphy; Nellie by Hyde Bowie and Sam
McDowell; Annie by Stewart Menzies; Fleur de Lis by Capt,
Galloway and Mr. "White; Whitewing by Pete Deming and
Elia by Fulton Berry.

We understand that Mr. Bowie declines to receive the sec-
ond prize, thinking himself entitled to the first. Whatever
the disposition of the prizes, there is no question that with
her legitimate allowance the Nellie beat all the other yachts.
She was sailed by two amateurs and had not been cleaned or
specially prepared for the race. The two largest competitors
were prepared for the race and were sailed by professional
sailors. The Turner model therefore showed itself superior
in this race to those of Poillon and Fish of New York, Hall
of Port Ludlow and Stone and Nichols of San Francisco.

The Annie sailed very well. She too was handled by an
amateur and had not been put in the ways to be cleaned. Un-
til the beat down channel she did not show up well, but
gradually came forward in going down along North Beach. It
was her day exactly and with a good sloop man at the tiller,
a clean and smooth bottom, good spinnaker and topsail
she could have made it lively for others. Still it is hardly
fair sailing her against much larger boats with such small
allowance.

The three-quarters of a minute time allowance on the water
line is a relic of past ages anyhow and ought to be abol-
ished.

FISH.

A Fishing Party.
Last Sunday morning at 1 o'clock the tug Hercules and
the yacht Azalene with a party of forty persons cast off from
Mission street wharf, bound for the fishing grounds near the
Farallone Islands. The day opened up vory ploasnnt and the
party would have had a good time hod it not been for a heavy
ground swell which made all hands — or rather all stomachs
— feel very uncomfortable. Seasickness, like death, leveled
alL lawyers, bankers, coal merchants and the prosecuting

attorney, to the lowly bed of misery. A joke is told of Mr.
Walter B. Lyon's fishing: Though the sickest of the sick, ho
was too plucky to return without casting a line; he cast and
pulled a large rock cod to the surface of the water, but was
too sick to draw it in and there they gazed at each other — both
with their mouths open — until Mr. Lyon received help from
others of the party. There wereabout seventy fine rock cod
caught on the two boats. The fishers returned to the city
at 6 o'clock. Messrs. Searles and Scott were the gentlemen
who attended to the getting up of the expedition. Mr.
Searles was the only one who did not get sick.

Senator W. W. Traylor has been appointed Fish Commis-
sioner by the Governor, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of*B. B. Bedding. Mr. Traylor is an enthusiastic an-
gler and it is to be hoped that his health will permit him to
give that attention to the duties of his new position which
is so much needed and to which his tastes so strongly incline.

ATHLETICS.

Once again the Olympic Club has survived the agonies of
the annual election of officers. For several , weeks previous
to and especially on the actual day of balloting, partisan
feeling raged with unusual virulence, and no doubt the
younger and more inexperienced members were agreeably
surprised last Monday evening to observe the friendliness
and good nature of the members present at the installation
of the new board of officers. The enthusiasm with which
each little extemporaneous speech was received should bean
extinguisher of all the "late unpleasantness," and an as-
surance that every individual member has the welfare of the
club at heart, and intends to support the new officers in
their avowed intentions, individually and collectively, of
raising the reputationjof the club one peg higher. The old
members are justly proud of its past reputation and stand
ready to blow about all future success. The new ones musk
get their share of credits. With Horace Fletcher at the helm,
backed by a board of officers composed equally of old and
experienced members and new and enthusiastic ones, the
coming year promises to be a red letter in the history of the
club. The finest rooms in the world, consisting of a fine
gymnasium and running gallery, well supplied with the best
paraphernalia known, superintended by unsurpassed in-
structors in gymnastics, sparring and fencing, a cosy and
well-stocked reading- room, elegant parlor for ladies, the best
private billiard and chess rooms on the Coast (and William
to handicap uncertain games), every employe of the club anx-
ious to make the club-rooms an agreeable place of resort to
each individual member; outdoor grounds in Oakland with
splendid accommodations for athletics and base ball, and a
nine that has yet to acknowledge a single defeat, more attrac-
tions promised by the new Board of Directors — welL what
more is wanted? The prospects for the coming year are un-
usually encouraging. As a gymnastic club the Olympic has
always been the representative of California, San Francisco,
and of the entire Pacific Coast. It now has a membership of
fully seven hundred, and should take the lead in athletics,
rowing and all other outdoor sports. The seasons on this
Coast are so well defined, and the membership of the club
so large, that there need be no difficulty in encouraging every
department of indoor, and outside, gentlemanly sports, if
the members will really take hold in earnest, with the honest
intention of helping each other for the benefit of the club.
The new board ask the support of every individual member
of the club, and have already earnestly undertaken the
duties of their positions. Help them out for the next year,
and the club will receive the benefit.

Each individual member of the new board of officers in
the Olympic Club is much exercised as to the modus operandi
necessary to secure the gold medal in the officers' race next
Saturday. The late secretary has already realized that his
present colleagues would smile audibly at any attempt to re-
peat the little dodge of which he was an unsophisticated
victim last May, and is fearful that his diabolical designs on
various sections of a brother director's running apparatus will
be of little avail against so wary an opponent. Our worthy
President consoles himself with the reflection that his dignity
will not permit his being roped in a second time by his best
friends. He is perfectly willing to sacrifice business and
pleasure for the benefit of the club, but no such little job as
the last one in his'n. Not much! Any suggestion, between
now and next Saturday, that will secure the trophy for the
coming year, will be thankfully received and properly re-
warded by any one of several ambitious official sprinters.

Last Wednesday; evening the Mechanics' Pavilion was
filled to overflowing by the friends of the Olympic Club, the
largest audience of the season being present. During the
progress of the exhibition the entire gallery, and every pos-
sible space on the main floor from which a view of the exer-
cises could be had, were crowded by interested visitors.
The accident to K. F. Stombs necessitated the omission of
some of the best features of the programme. Most fortu-
nately Mr. Stombs was not seriously injured although at
present he is a sight to behold and is slightly bearish over
his sore head. The club will probably repeat the perform-
ance nest week, on which occasion he intends to "do the
perch " or break something. Financially the affair was very
successful.

The art of training is an ancient one, and in early days
among the Greeks was quite simple. The regimen consisted
chiefly of cheese and figs, and the body was hardened by ex-
posure to all sorts of weather and by frequent plunges into
cold water, while oil was daily rubbed over the joints to
make them supple. The decadence of sports began with the
Greeks, when, through niceties in training, the chances of
competition could not be taken by the people at large, aud
athletic rivalry became purely professional. Athletic sports
lose their chief value where skill in them is expected only
from those who are paid for exhibiting it, while all others are
made either idle lookers-on or~foolish betters on the re-
sult.

In the 100 yards scratch run next Saturday, Masterson of
the Lacrosse Club appears to have a walk-over for the gold
medal. With Haley barred there is no amateur on the Coast
at present that can compute with him from serateh, if he does
as well in n race as he does in private trials. Several
members of the Olympic Club think he will weaken when he
toes the mnrk for the actual contest, aud do not propose to be
beaten by him in worse time than 101 seconds. That's right;
fight it out.

The Bodie champion weight-tosser, who is supposed to
be capable of putting a sixteen-pound weight about fourty-
three feet, is expected to be on the Olympic Club grounds
to-morrow. As he is anxious to back himself heavily to put
nny of the standard weights an extraordinary distance, wt

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<annot hope to see him extend himself in an
exhibition before a few amateurs, but still it
will be considerable satisfaction to the athleti-
cally inclined members of the club to see him
put the above mentioned weight close to

forty feet.

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R. S. Haley has been training faithfully for
some time, with the avowed purpose of
making a record for himself and beating club
and Pacific Coast records, at two distinct
sprint distances. He is still undecided as to
whether he will try 100 and 220 yards or 220
and 440 yards. Judging from his recent trials,
he will probably lower the present record at
220 yards (his own twenty-three seconds
being'the best on the coast). J. T. Belcher's
fifty and three-fifths at 440 yards requires
moire strength than he has shown this year,
and unless he improves very much in the
last two weeks he will surely fail to beat or
«ven equal it, and to do even time at 100
yards, with an efacting starter and prompt
timer, he needs to be in the pink of condition.
Haley has the natural gift of speed at any
distance from 100 to 800 yards, but lacks
strength. When he acquires the latter requi-
site he will be fit to represent the Olympic
Club in the best of company.

As an inducement to the amateurs of the
Coast, the Olympic club has decided to award
gold medals in several events, next Saturday,
in open events, to any one beating club or
Pacific Coast records from scratch. Haley
vrill probably secure one of them in the 2:20
jards, and perhaps another in the running
wide jump, and will undoubtedly try for
another at same standard sprint distance.
Slater has long been anxious to distinguish
himself at pole vaulting, but has been waiting
to capture something more than an ordinary
medal. Brown knows all about the running
high jump, and wants the pegs raised to a
respectable hight without any preliminary
foolishness. In the other events members
of the O. C. — well, they are not talking very
loud.

out two competitors, F. F. Merrill, the profes-
sional trick rider, and W. S. Hull, one of his
pupils. The time given was 3 min. 40 sec. for
Merrill, who won the race, and 3 min. 54 sec.
for Hull.

The Beacon Park track, Boston, Mass., has
been at last repaired and put in excellent
order under the immediate direction of John
S. Prince, and is this week opened to prac-
tice. It is well provided with dressing-rooms
and other facilities, and ought to become a
popular resort of wheelmen for both racing
and practice. We understand that J. S.
Prince will at present have the management
of the track, and will give his personal atten-
tion to training competitors and others.

There seems to be no limit to the speed of
bicycles under favorable circumstances. Not
only has Cortis done twenty miles within an
hour, but one hundred and ninety-three and
a half miles of road have been traversed in the
short time of lSh. 55m. by W. T. Sutton of
the London Scottish Bicycle Club.

The same gentlemen will attempt to do two
hundred and thirty miles in twenty-four
hours. Such traveling as this should forever
silence the "croakers" one meets with occa-
sionally, who still doubt the practicability of
the bicycle.

The Oakland Bicycle Club held its regular
monthly meeting on Saturday evening, Sep-
tember Sth, at 912 Broadway, transacting the
usual routine business, electing several new
members and making arrangements for future
runs.

BICYCLE-

The English Championship.

The English twenty-mile professional
championship race took place on he 21st of
August on the Belgrave Road Grounds,
^Leicester. We give below an account of the
race:

Of the ten competitors who entered, Keen
and Duncan were the only non-starters, and
at a quarter to seven o'clock the following
■were sent on the journey: Howell, Wood,
Derkinderen, Garrard, P.Kaye, Edlin, Waller
and Warwick. Upon the signal being given
Garrard rushed off with the lead, followed by
Wood, the first lap of the eighty required to
complete the distance occupying forty-five
seconds. When a mile had been run in three
minutes, one second, Garrard was still taking
his opponents along at a good pace, and Ed-
lin was first to be in difficulties. At two
miles Garrard was at the head of affairs, War-
wick bringing up the rear. In the succeed-
ing laps, some capital spurting was witnessed,
and at five miles the leading men were Der-
kinderen, Waller, Garrard and Wood, Kaye,
Hjwell and Warwick lying close up, al-
' aough the last named did not seem to relish
the business. Derkinderen, Garrard, Wood
and Howell in turn made the running up to
the ten mile (32m. 31s.), but during the next
two miles the Newcastle man had changed.
At fourteen miles the local man spurted, and
the fifteen miles were recorded in forty-nine
minutes, thirty-one seconds. Wood still held
the lead, closely followed Garrard, Derkin-
deren, Walter, Howell and Warwick, and
three miles from the finish, these fairly set-
tled down to their work, and the pace rapidly
increased. Garrard now dashed to the front,
but directly afterwards Warwick took the
lead for the first time. Some grand spurting
ensued, which resulted in Howell taking the
lead, the excitement growing intense. Enter-
ing the nineteeth mile, Wood, Kaye, Edlin,
and Warwick gave up, and a quarter of a
lap from home Howell held the lead, with
Garrard and Derkinderen close up. Bound-
ing the bend for the post, Garrard, by a tre-
mendous effort, got on even terms with How-
elL and in the last few yards got his wheel
in front, and won a splendid race by half a
yaid. Derkinderen two yards in the rear.
Time, lh. 5m. 40s. Mr. F. G. Walker was
referee and time-keeper.

♦ ■ ■ ■

The fall meeting of the Olympic Athletic
Club which takes place upon Saturday, the
23d of September, promises to bring out some
fine racing in the various bicycle contests.
The programme of the wheelmen as announc-
ad embraces a half mile, one mile aud a two
mile race, and a dash of one fifth of a mile,
once around the track). This latter to he
ridden by each compititor singly and the time
a be taken by the judges- It is the intention
\> make this the finest race meeting of the sea-
!Dn and entries are being made for the various
■vents.

Country roads at this season of the year are
)adly cut up and deep with dust, bo that any
utended bicycle trips are out of the question.
Che roads out of Oakland as far as San Lean-
Iro and San Lorenzo are, however, kept well
watered and the Oakland ridersjmay enjoy a
wenty-five or thirty miles run at any time
iver good roads.

The Golden Gate Fair Association offered
mong other prizes one of fifty dollars for an
pen one mile bicycle race, thirty-five to the
.rut and fifteen to the second. This brought

Market Report.

FLOtTR— we quote as follows: Best City Extra.
€5 37i®35 50; Superfine, $4 5G&S4 75; Interior Ex-
tra, U 75SS5 U5; Interior Superfine *3 75S$4 3? bbl.

WHEAT— "With lower freights and a stronger mar-
ket in England holders are firm and offerings light
and there has been a marked advance for all grades.
We quote No. 1 November, at 31 71i ; No. 2, Septem-
ber, 31 61\ and do. November at 31 65.

BARLEY— Heary arriTals have forced the price
down a few cents since last week, although there is a
lively export demand, especially for CheTalier. We
quote good feed,31 30 ; common do 91 37J ; new
brewing. 31 35S31 40 per cental.

OATS— Tha market is rather quiet and prices range
from 31 5Q&31 70.

BYE— There has been a lowering of holders' prices
during the week, though but few sales. Eor No. I
§2 25 may be counted as the outside price.

HAY— We quote: Alfalfa, $ll£iVi 50; Wheat SIS®
$15 50; Wild Oat, 312Sil5 & ton.

HOPS— Medium, 35;S40e ; good to choice, §45:5; 50c
prlb.

STB AW— Quotable at 50@55c )? bale.

BEANS — quoted at: Bayos, 32 40@S2 50; Butter,
*3 2'-o^3 50 for small and 33 60AS3 80 for large;
Lima, 33 50^33 75; Pea, 32 50; Pink, 32232 25; Bed,
32^32 25; small White, 32 50; large White, 32 20(a)
32 40 & ctl.

ONIONS— Silverskins sell for 50.a270c Tp ctl, and Bed
for 30@40cl? sack.

POTATOES — Prices are lower. We quote wharf
rates ; Early Rose, 85c@Sl; Garnet Chile, 95c@31 05
3? ctl; Sweet, 31 50&51 75 p ctl.

GAME — We quote; Hare, 31 75@52 25; Babbits
•?1 o-il 50; Doves, 50®75cp dozen; Venison, 10®12c
& ft).

PROVISIONS— Values steady. We quote; Eastern
Hams, l3i'A19c; California Hams, 16J;a;i62-cfor plain,
16A®17c for sugar-cured canvased; Eastern Break-
fast Bacon, 17A;&18c; California Smoked Bacon, 1G±&
16jc for heavy and medium, and I7*1n;18c for light
and extra light; ClearSides, 16.V2ilG$c; Pork, 321 5 .oj
322 for extra Prime, $245*325 for Prime Mess, 3252
3l5 50 for Mess, 327 for Clear and $2:,o;S28 50 for ex-
tra Clear; Pigs' Feet, $165**18 P bbl; Mess Beef, $14 for
bbls and $7 for hf bbls ; Extra Mess Beef, 314 505*31 5 ;
Family Beef, 316J*$16 50 5*1 bbl.

POULTRY.— With a strong demand prices have
gone up and there are indications that will be
still higher before they are lower. Job lots quoted:
Live Turkeys, gobblers, 18St20c; do Hens, 175*19c;
Boosters. 335 50 p_*6 5u for old and S5SS57 tor young
Hens, $6o & 50; Broilers, $3'o_?4 50 according to size;
Ducks, $5"a37 p doz; Geese, $15*31 25 $> pair; Gos-
lings, 31 5u&$l 75 impair.

HONEY— Comb, 14® 17c; extracted, 75§9c & lb.

EGGS— There has been a marked decline since our
last report. We quote prices; California choice,
355vilc; Interior. 32&335c; Utah, 25@35c & doz.

BUTTER— Prices remain practicaliy unchanged.
We quote: Fancy, 40c; choice, 3»S;37£c; fair
to good, 265]32.Jc; interior lots from country stores,
2So/25c; firkin, 29&31C for good to choice, and 25a
27Sc for ordinary; pickled roll, 30&32JC; Eastern, 20
:3.25c & lb.

CHEESE— With a quiet market we quote: Califor-
nia, 12i5<13jc for choice; 10@12c from fair to good;

do. factory, in boxes, 15S16c; Eastern. 16K17c; Wes-
tern, I15*13ic \> It-.

HIDES AND SKINS— Dry hides, 20@20|c; culls
one-third less, and Mexican Hides lc f tb less. Dry
Kip. l&Slilc; Dry Calf, 215? 22c; Slated Steers, over 55
lbs, lie i» lb; Steers and Cows, medium, 10c: light
do, 7$c ; Salted Kip, 15 to 30 Its, KVolOic ; Salted Calf.
I]57l2ic ^ ft; Dairy Calf, 655*70c each; Sheep Skins.
20.5.25c forShearlinc: 25®50c for short, 6O5*80c for
medium, and 75c5*13 apeice for long wool and
wool skins. Butchertown Green Skins bring higher
prices.

TALLOW— Good demand, quotable at 8J®8ic J? ft
for rendered and lQiSIlc for refined, both in ship-
ping order.

WOOL— Sales are light and mostly confined to fall.
We quote : Humboldt and Mendocino, 255&264.C
p lb; Sonoma, 24'5.26c; Siskiyou and Modoc, 205*
25c; San Joaquin, free, 175*I8c; Southern
Coast, burry and seedy, 155317c; Eastern Oregon,
choice, 23(a>24c: Eastern Oregon fair, 20a. 22c; Eastern
Oregon, poor, 185£19c; Valley Oregon, fine, 25@27c;
Valley Oregon, coarse, 235*24c.

FRUIT— Apples are more plentiful and consequent-
ly lower, while the supply of pears and raspberries
is limited and prices arr higher than last week. We
quote; Apples, 7o5*?l t? box for good; Pears. 25®
40c $> bskt and 405*60c B- box; Bartlett do, $1 5o5*
32 p basket and 31 5ft3$2 V> box; Strawberries,
$$5<10 P chest; Raspberries, $105*?12 p chest;
Peaches. 35c@$l t> box and 305160c fc» bskt; Figs,
405.75c P box; Grapes, 355*50c fo common, 60
5* 7 5c for Black Hamburg, 60a 75c forBose of Peru,
5\«5*75c t> box for Muscat and 75c;**$l i? box for
Tokay; Plums, 255?: 75c P box; Quinces, 75c5.31 t>
box; Blackberries, £2&£8 p chest; Watermelons, 5£33
37 p hundred; Cantaloupes, 75c.5.31 P crate;
Lemons, $85? 59 -p box for Sicily and $l;o.31 50 for
California; Limes, 3145,315 p box for Mexican; Ba-
nanas, $25*33 50 p bunch; Pineapples. $65*38 P
dozen; Tahiti Oranges, 3355*345 p thousand.

VEGETABLES— We quote : Marrowfat Squash , $5@?8
p ton; Carrots, 305*50c;Turnip3,75ca.31; Cauliflower,
60565c p dozen; Cabbage, 5i/o575c p ctl; Garlic,
15*l£c p ft; Cucumbers, 25@30c p box; Green Peas,
4c p ft; Green Peppers, 5(X375c p box; Tomatoes,
15&30c p box ; Celery. 50c P doz; Summer Squash.
50c p box; String Beans, 2(5-ic p ft; Green Corn,
75£15cpdoz; Okra, 50® 75c; Egg Plant, 50.q>75c p
box,

MEATS— Following are the rates for whole carcas-
ses from slaughterers to dealers :

BEEF— Prime, 7i5t8c; medium grade, 6i5fi7c; in-
ferior, 5i5*>6c P ft.

VEAL— Large Calves, 6j527c; small ones, 85310c
p ft.

MUTTON— Wethers are quotable at 4l<S;5c and Ewes
at 45*4£c P ft. according to quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 65*6£c p ft.

PORK— Live Hogs, 7g5*72c for hard and 7®7ic for
soft; dressed do, 10i5tlu|c p ft for hard grain hogs.

J. A. McKEERON,

MANUFACTURER OF FINE HARNESS.

317 Sutter Street.

BETWEEX DCPONT AMD STOCKTON, SaS FbaMCUOO

Repairing neatly and promptly executed.

J. CONDON'S

t^BAND BALL C 0 U R T, "^J

9 33 Howard St., bet. Third A Fourth.

Match Game every Sunday. Fine Wines and
Liquors.

G. H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

353 Market Street.

Bepalrs to order. Elerator, 12 Front stTMt

BALL COURT,
846. HOWARD STREET 846.
Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars.

Wh. AIKI:SS, Proprietor.

MMB. EXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMEN'S HEADQUARTERS.
Northeast Corner Post Street & Central A».

Refreshments and Ladies' Sitting Boole.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

IMPOBTEHS OF AND I> E A L E I: 3 I IT

GUNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHINO

TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

513 Clay Street. San Francisco.

DAVID L. LEVY,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

AND TESTIMONIALS,

39 Third Street. San Francisco.

Repairing neatly done.

ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES

FOB SALE.

BY MB. THOMAS BENNETT'S BEGENT, OUT
of Wadrtington's Daisy ; and Mr. Thomas Bennett's
Regent, out of Leavesley's Juno. Both Daisy And Juno

ure field trial winners. Price $i5 and *35. Apply to
E.LEAVESLEY, GUroy.
s9ml

INTERESTING.

THE SEMI-WEEKLY E AST O BEGONIA N,
with pictures of Pendleton, Centerville, Weston,
Umatilla City, Echo City, Pilot Bock and Heppner, to
any address three months, $1; six months, $1 75;
twelve months, S3. Sample copy of paper and picture,
25 cents. The best and truest description of Umatilla
— the great wheat and sheep country— ever written.
Address EAST OBEGONIAJS PUBLISHING COM-
PANY, Pendleton, Umatilla county. Oregon.

dan McCarthy,

LIVERY, BOARDING & SALE STABLE,
608 Howard Street, >ear Second.

LABGEST STOCK OF FAST LIVEBY TEAMS
in the State. First-class boarding. Horses bought
and sold. Cash advanced on horses, buggies, ialkitt,
harness or anything connected with the business.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

PATHOLOGICAL HO RSE-SHOEB,

iOo Commercial Street.

Practical in all its variou* branch^.

SONGS, One Cent Each

l Baby Mine.

C Tha Old Cabin Home.

6 The Little Ones at Homo.

12 Sea Thuc My Grave's Kept Green.

13 Grandfather's Clock.

IB Where Was Uos?3 when tha LIsbt

24 Sweet By and By. l_W"cat Out.

25 Wina, Emma. [llagziQ.
33 When yuu and I were Yoan^

S6 Wnen I Saw Sweet Nellie Kums.
43 Tate thU Letter to Sly Mother.
49 A Model Lova Letter,— comic
63 Wife's Commandments. — comic
54 Husbands Commandments.
6C Little Old Ln? Cabin In the Lane.
53 Marching Tr.mnch Georgia-
60 Widow In tho Cottage by tdo Sea.

121 Kiss Me, Eisa Yonr Darling.

123 A Flower from Mother's Grave.

124 The Old Lo^ Cabin on the HilL

130 Coming Thro' the Bye,

131 Mnst Wo, Then, Meet asStrtngers
i;3 The Klsa Behind tho Door-

139 I'UBemember Too, Love, In My
[Pr»-er3.
145 Yon ITav Look, bnt Hasn't Touch.
1*0 There's Always a Seat In the Par-
lor for Yon.
133 I've no Mother Now, I'm Weeping
153 Mossaa in da Cold, Cold Ground,
lio Say a Kind Word When Tun Can.
103 I Cannot Singtiie Old Songs.
ir.j Koran O'KeaL
107 Waiting, Mr Darlln-. forTbee.
109 Jennie the Flower of Elldsre.
170 I'm Lonely Since My Mother Died
1 ,3 Tenting on the OI I Camp Gronnd.
lia Don't To u Go, Timmy. Don't Go.
Do Willie, We have Missed Yon.
1*2 Over the Hills to the Poor Honso.
135 Don't be Angry with Me, Darling,
lil Flirtation oftho Fan.
13* Why did She Leave Him ? [other.
138 Than Hast Learned to Love Aa-
£j3 There's Nona Like a Mother.
3.1* Yon Were False, but I'll Forgive.
209 Whisper Softly. Mother's Dvinjr.
Sll WlUYouLoTeMe, Whom, I'm Old.
220 Annie Laurie.
222 Sherman's March to tho Sea.
S3* Come. Birdie, Come.

72 The Faded Cost of Line. [Mgbt.
TT Uy Old Kentucky HJine. Good
8* I'll be all Smiles to Nlgnt Love.
86 Listen to the ilocklnj Bird.
S3 Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still

94 Sunday Nlgbt When tiie Parlor's

95 The Gypsy's Warning. [FulL
102 =Tls But a'Llttle Faded Flower.
1M The Girl I Left BehlndMe.

105 Little Buttercup.

10T Carry Mo Back to Old Vlrginny.
113 The Old Man's Drunk Again.

118 I Am Waiting, Essie Dear.

119 Take Me Back to Home & Mother

120 Come, Sit by My Side, Darling.
We will aend by mall, post-paid, any ten of thi

Fifty for 25 cents. Or wa will send all the above one hundred songs, post-paid for 49
not send less than t-n songs. Order itonga by .vtticbers only. Send one or three cent piwtage stamps. VnlnabU
eFree. Mention thla paper. WORLD MANUF'C CO., '■ 12 Nassau Street, New York.

223 Love Among the Hoses.

2-2 Old Arm Chair (os snnj by Barry.)

£J8 The Sailor's Grave. [In tho Garden

242 Fanner's Daughter ; or Cblckeaj

213 OhI Dem Golden Slippers.

218 Poor, buta. Gentleman Still.

249 Nobody's Darling but Mind.

231 Put My Litt'S Shoes Away.

;.".2 Darling Nellie Gray.

255 Little Brown Jug.

SM Ben Bolt.

237 Good-Byo Sweetheart.
SS0 Sadie Bay.

270 Tim Flnlgan's Wake.

2T3TheHatMyFath--r Wore.

275 I've Only Been Down to the Gntoi

277 Eiss Me Again. •

279 The Vacant Chair.

2?Q TheSweetSunny Sootb.

2:3 Come Homa Fatter.

25* Little Maggie, Hay.

238 Molly Bawn.
2=8 Sally in Our Ally.
2)3 Poor Old Ned.

300 My Little One's Waiting for Ka.

301 I' 11 Go Back to my Old Lore Agala

302 The Butcher Boy.
3eS I'se Gwine Back to Dixie.
3oa Where Is My Boy To-Nlgnt
3io Tbe Five Cent Shave.
319 Linger, Not Darling.
3:8 Dancing in tbe Sunlight

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J. O'KANE,

MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF

HARNESS, SADDLES, BLANKETS,

WHIPS, BOOTS, ETC.

767 Market Street. San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MAN-
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whips, spurs, bits and 2>$-D> race saddles.

REMOVAL.

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HENRY STEIL,

IMPORTINa TAILOR,
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Laveracks for Sale.

The Llewellyn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F. and H azel
K. whelped April &'. 18^2, out of Lulu Laverack by
Macgregor, Rob Rcv--Queen Mab.

Price of Daisv. $.30, of Hazel, $D5.

Will book Oi'tiei-s fox* sure Laverack pups by Prince
Laverack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverack.
C:irlowit-i Peti'eT. at §25 each, when seven weeks old,

Enquire of Ed. Breeder and Sportsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if
not as represented or if not satisfactory.

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For sale by all druggists.

Sporting Goods.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS, COMBAT

SWORDS, MASKS, INDIAN CLUBS,
Hunting Knives, our oifn Manufacture
DOG COLLAJEtS AND CHAINS, Finest assortment
,n the city WILL A FIXCK,

Leading Cutlers. 769 Market street.

LLEWELLYN SETTERS
FOR ''SALE.

Star lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

Blue Belton Setter Pups.

From Belton and Bell, the son of Jessie— hy Dan — by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups are seven and one-half
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for $25
each. For information apply at the office of Breeder

AND SPORTSitAJJ.

BUY DIRECT

From the Manufacturer,

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES

and WAGONS.

ANT STYLE MADE TO ORDER.

Sulkies a Specialty.

Personal attention given to

Painting, Varnishing, Alterations
and Repairs.

OFFICE AND FACTORY,

131! AXD 13 19 MARKET STREET,

Between Ninth and Tenth Streets, San Francisco.

M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, MAY 15 (A, 1882.

SPECIMEN OF OUR ARTIST'S HUMOR

THE FISHMONGER.

B15DKED? OF DELIGHTED ONES SEE, FOR [THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES

The Japanese Artist and Embroiderers

At tcork in their native costumes at

Ichi Ban, 22 & 24 Geary St.

7k€ BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN i$ prinUd with SHA TTUCK d> FLETCHER'S INK

Trains leave, and are dne to arrive in San
Francisco, as follows:

DESTINATION.

.Antioch and Martinez..

.Calistoga and Napa. .

. f Deming, EI Paso 1 Express . . .
, 1 Paso and East J Emigrant. .

. J Gait and ) via Livermore ,

. \ Stockton / via Martinez

. . .lone

. . .Knight s Landing

" " (^Sundays only)

. . .Los Angeles and South

. . .Livermore and Pleasanton. . .

.Madera and Fresno. .

. .Marysville and Chico. .
. .Niles and Haywards..

t.30 A M .

•4.00pm
■ 4.30 P m

8.00 A M

3.30 pm
•4.30 pm

8.00 am

* 4.00 p Mi..

9.30 am.

4.30 pm

S.00AM
•4.00pm

8.00 am
•4,30pm
t 8.00 a m

9.30 a m

8.00 a m

5.00 pm

9.30 A M
•4,00pm

8.00 a m

8.00 a m
10.00

3.00 pm

5.00 pm

3.30 pm

5.30 pm

8.00 a m

8.00 a i.

8.00 am

3.30 pm
•4.30 pm

* 4.00 pm

8.(5 a

3.00 p m

S.OO

9.30

3.30 p m

•4,00pm
•4.30pm

3.30 P M

8.00
•130 pm

* 8.00 am

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 a m. should meet
Pacific E.Tpress from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

. f Ogden and 1 Express

. (.East J Emigrant

...Reddingand Red Bluff

. f Sacramento. ^ via Livermore .
. -? Co' fax and V viaBenicia....

. L Alta I via Benicia.

...Sacramento, viaBenicia

. . . Sacrameito River Steamers . . .
...San Jose

...Vallejo.,

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco,,
from Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between
Third and Fourth Streets, as follows:

DESTINATION.

8.30 a m
f 9.20 a M
10.40 A M

• 3.30 p v
4.25 p II

* 5.15 P M
6.30 P M

8.30 a m

10.40 A M

■ 3.30 P M

4.25 P M

Santa Clara, San Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
and Salinas.

Holilster, and Txes Pinos.

Monterey, Watsonville. Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp San

Jose, Soquel, and Santa

Cruz.

10.40 a UK Soledad and "Way Stations.

6.40 a m.

S. Dam

9.03 A M.
*10.02 A M.

3.36 P M
t 4.59 P M

6.00 p M
i 8.15 P M

9.03 a m
10.02 a M

3.36 P M

6.00 P M
t 8.15 P u
10.02 A M

6.00 P ii

k Sundays excepted.

+ Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10:30 a. m*
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which
connect with 8;30 a. m. Train.

(1 Sundays only). .

..Willows and Williams..

2.'1pm
•12.40 P M
MO. 10 AM
7.40 PM
11.40 a M
'10.10 a m
'10.10 a m
7.40 p M
2.40 pm
7.10 am
5.40 pm
•12.40 P M
5.40 pm
"10.10 A M

J11.4GAM

2.40 p M

5.40 p M

S.40AM

2.40 pm

•12.40 p M

5.40 PM

5.40 PM

4.10 p H

9.40 am

8.40 AM

11.40 A M

6.10 am

5.40 pm

5.40 p M

7.40 pm

11.40 A M

•10.10 am

6.00 am

4.10 pm

9.40 am

7.40 pm

. 2.40 p M

.(U1.40AM

J*12.40pm

.*10.10 AM

., 1x40 am

• 7.40 PM

.•10.10 AM

.[• 7.40 pm

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THEIR LIKE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort the best places in the
State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DALLY FOB

O N T E R E T,

THE MOST CHARMING

LOCAL, FERRY TRAINS, VIA OAKLAND
PIER.

From San Francisco Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00— •6.30—7.30-8.30— 9. 30-

10.30 — 1L30 — 12.30— L30— 2.30— 3.30— 4.30-5.30— 6.30—
7.00—8. 00— 9.30— U.00— *12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — *6.00-*t6.30— 7.00— *f7. 30— 8.00— ,t8.30—
9.00— *t9-30— 10.00— 1L 00—12.00— 1.00— 2.00— 3.00— *t3.30
— 4.00— *ti 30— 5.00— •f5.30-6.00— *f6. 30— 7.00— *8.00
9.30 -1L0O— '12.00.

To BERKELEY •6.00— •6.30— 7.00— *7.30— 8.00- •8.30—

9.00— : 9.30 -10.00 — U0.30— 11.00-111.30-12. 00-1.00—
2. 00 — 3. 00 — 4. 00— 4. 30— 5. 00— 5. 30— 6.00— 6. 30— 7.00— 8.00
-9.30— *12.00.

To WEST BERKELEY *6.00— •6.30—7.00— *7.3Q-'.& 00

— •8.30—9 00— 10.00— 11 00— 2.00-3.00— 4.00— M.30-5.00
— *5. 30-6 .00— *8.3G-7. 00.

To San Francisco Dally.

From BROADWAY, OAKLAND — *5.32-«6.02-6.32—
7 02— 7.32— 8.02-8. 32— 9.02-9.32-10.02-10.32 — 11.02-
11 32—12.02-12.32—1.02-1.32 -2.02-2.32—3.02—3.32-
4.02— 4.32— 5.02— 5.32— 6.02— 6.32— 7.02- 8.02—9.32 —11.02

Prom EAST OAKLAND *5.21— •5.51— 6.21— 6.51— 7.51

—8.51-9.51-10.51-11.51-12.51-1.51—2.51—3,51 -4.51—
5.51—6.51-7. 51—9.21-10.51.

From ALAiLEDA-*5.15— •5.45—6.15—7.10— •i7.35— 8.10—
•18.35 — St. 10— *t9.35- 10.10— *t 10. 35-11. 10— 12.10- 1.10-
2. 10 — 3. 10 —4. 10-*H 35-5.10— *t5.35— 6. 10— *t6.35— 7. 15
•f7.35-9. 15— 10.45.

From BERKELEY *5.45 — •6.15 — 6.45— *7.15— 7.45—

•815 — 8.45— *9.15— 9.45— U0.15— 10 45-JU.I5— 11.45—
12.45—1.45-2.45—3.45-4.15—4.45—5.15—5.45-115-^6.45
-7.45-9.15-*10.45.

From WEST BERKELEY •5.45~*6.15— 6.45— *7.15—

7 45_8.45 — 9.45— 10.45 — 1.45— 2.45-3.45—4.45— '5. IE
. 5.45— •6.15—6.45— *7. 15.

(REEK KOITE.

From SAN FRANCISCO— *7.15-9.15-U.15-1.15-3.15

—5.15.
From OAKLAND •6.15—8.15-10.15-12.15-2.15—4.15.

All trains run dailv. excei.it when star {•) denotes
Sundays excepted. tTrains marked thus if) rufa ria
East Oakland. (Sundasa only.

"Standard Time" furnished by lUSDiu.i'Hi CO.,
Jewelers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St. s. F,

A. X. HUVM.

Oen. Sopt.

T. H. GOODMAN.

tien. l'REB&Tkt Agt.

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the beet shooting may
be had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which,
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acada, Pompino, Spanish "Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sporte*
men.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

IS UNSURPASSED.

A SPACIOVS SHlMlIIMi TANK

(150 X 50 feet)

WATER, PLUNG

BATHS.

ELEGANT ROOMS

al Baths with DOUCHE an»
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known.
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQl'EX ASD SAJiTA < Rl Z.

IS VIA THE

Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gaugel, and the

SANTA CRUZ RAILROAD.

e=B-At PAJARO, the SANTA CRUZ R. R. con-
nects daily with Trains of the S. P. R. R.

TheS. P. R.R, runs through the counties of San
Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, S*anta Cruz and Mon*
tervy , in each of which game abounds In great variety.
Notably

Quail, Pigeon,

Snipe. Dock,
and Bear.

ttecae. Deer

Lakes PILARCITOP and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by thiB line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo tor those well-known Retreats, I'URIS-
SIMA, SAN GREUORIO and PEsCADKRO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA*
HON'S fur RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and otljera presenting Passage Tickets of
any description issued by this Company will be enti-
tled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS

when carried in Baggage Curs and put in charge of
Train B;ik'^.igi-iin.'ii, Tr tin lUggagcnitn are instructed
'.o Issue CHECKS for all dogs received In Baggage
Cars.

p^-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it is neiessarv 1 hat tliev be provided
l iili COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Filming
Tackle Checked and carried free of charge. Guns taken
apart and BequrelV packed in wood or leather cases
may be taken in 1'asseugi-r Cars.

TICKET OFFICES.™ Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, anil No. J New Montgomery street. Palace Hotel.
a.C. BASSETT, h. R.JTJDAH,

superintendent Asst. Pass, and Tkt Agt.

OS'S, P. Atlantic Express Train via Loa Angeles
Yuma, eU:., leaves San Francisco dailv via Oal "
Ferry, foot of Market Street, at l»;30 a. m.

Lgeles.

bland

1882

3£ke IpiTciUr anil JSportsmati.

It

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOB SALE.

SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR,

— 1SS2.—

The subscriber has a lot of thoroughbred horses
■which will be offered at

Auction Sale

Dtuiag the State Fair Week at Sacramento. The lot
-consists of

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings,

Comprising some as finely bred and promising an'mals
■as there are on the Coast.

-W. I*. PRITCHARD.

"Red Clover."

■VfEEDHAM'S RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS AND
J_\ extracts are the greatest blood-purifyer in the
■world; also a sure core for cancer, salt rheum, catarrh,
bronchitis, etc. I can refer to many letters and testi-
iror'als of those who have been cured — 'some of them
very remarkable. I will send circulars and testimonials
to tnose wishing them. Address

W. C. NEEDHAM, Box 422, San Jose, Cal.,
Sole agent for Pacific Coast. s-ml

TURF EXCHANGE.

PARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 California Street.

Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

T. G. PARKER & CO. ,

THE AMERICAN TAILORING ESTAB-
LISHMENT,

237 Kearny Street, near Bush.

Business Suits ?25 to $35

Dress Suits - _ - $40 to 8»

No Chinese labor employed nor shoddy trim-
mings used.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB

(L'd)
MLEBOTJRNE, Australia,

O F F E B

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a
day to be named early in January next, 13KJ :

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of £50 each
from Starters added.

Mile heats ; best three in five.

Ops-i to all comers, bar geldings.

Tf» inne.1 to receive 52,500 ; second, two-thirds of Sweep
And Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Enlvauce a
pe ■ cent.

Entries roi'st be in the hands of Secretary at or he-
4 P. M. on WEDNESDAY, litti December, 1S82.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds nj e.nbersbip in

Any farther ii>fur.aatiou<,esire<l can he obtained by
addressing R. J.GIBNEV, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.
SPEED F ROU It A MME.

♦FIRST DAY— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

No. 1. District, trotting, 3 minute class; purse, 3300.
Ko. 2. District, trotting, 2:3s class; purse.SKO.
No. 3. Dis-.dct, running, colt race, free for all 2-year-
olds, half mile dash ; purse, $200.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 18.

No. 4. Trotting, free for all that never beat 2:30; purse
$500.

SAME DAY.
No. 5. District, runring, free for all, half mile and re-
peat; parse, $215.

SAME DAY.
No. 6. Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purse,
*260.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.
Grand Stock Parade.

• A liberal purse wi'l be offered for a longdistance
X.ad*es' aiding match. Arrangements are being per-
fected.

No. 7. District, trotting, 3-year-olds and under; purse
1330.

FOURTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

No. 8. District, trott'ng, 2 ;4-5 class : purse, S^OO.
No. 9. Dist.ict, running. 2-year-olds, three-qnarter
mile dash; porse, $200.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

No. 10. Troiting, free for all ; purse, #500.

SAME DAY.

No. 11. D'strict, running, free for all, three-quarters of
a mile dash; purse ■:-■.'.

SAME DAY.

No. 12. Running, free for all, 2 mile dash; purse, 5350

RE1IARES AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting races are the three best in five, unles
otherwise specified; three to enter and two to start
Entrance fee, 10 per rent, on porse, to accompany nomi-
nation. Purses divided at the rate <A b0 per cent, to first
horse, 31 per cent, to second, and 10 uer cert, to third.

AH run";n^ ,)urses to be divided, two-thirds to the
Bret horse and one-third lo the second horse; four to

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the iight to t.*ot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessai-y to finish any 'day's
lacing, or t5 trot a special race between heata.

To rill running races, four or more subscribers are
necessary.

All the two-year-olds, when running in their classps,
shall carry l&u pounds, with the usual allowance for
mare s a nd geldings .

All three-year olds, when running in their classes, to
Carry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above.

No added money for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blocd Horje Association
(old weights > to govern ranninf races, except when
conditions named are otherw ise.

All entries made in writing, gi» ng Dime, sex, color
and marks of horses ; also, name ai_ d residence of owner.
In running races, full colors to he worn by rider; and
drivers of trbtters are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to he named In their entries, as
their horses will be designated upon programmes by the
colors worn bv drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre-
tary on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1882.
write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope.

Note—'* Exile" is barred from trottmg races 1, 2 and
G. J. BARETTO, President.

K. H. HEWITT, Secretary.

THIRD FAIR

OF THE

into Distfici Agricultural Ass1

TO BE HELD ON

September 19, 20, 21 and 22, '82

Rohnerville, Humboldt Co-, Cal,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, Sept. 1*th. at 1:30 o'clock, p. m.

Runnt>"G — So. L Purse of $40. Free for all saddle

horses that have never ran for money. Catch weights.

Half mile and repeat. First. $30; second, $10.

SECOND DAT.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th. at 10 o'clock, a. sl

Parade of Stock in front of the Grand Stand.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. ii.— Running— No. 2. Purse of $100.
Free for alL Half mile and repeat. First, $75; second,
$25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m.— Running- No. 3 Purse $30. Mule
Race. Half mile and repeat. Catch weights. First, $20;
second, $10.

THIRD DAT.
Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 10 o'clock, a. sl

Running— No. -L Parse of $150. Free for alL Mile
heats, two in three. PIrst, $100; second, $50.

At 1 JO o'clock, p ai.— Trotting— No. 5. Purse of $100.
Free for all horses that have never beaten three minutes.
Mile heats, two in three. First, $75; second, $25.

At 3 o'clock, p. m. — Runnlng— No. 6. Purse of $40.
Single dash of one mile. Free for all saddle horses that
have never run for money. Catch weights. First, $30
second, $10.

FOURTH DAT.
Frtday. Sept. 22d. at 10 o'clock, a. m.

Ladies' Equestrianism— First, $15; second. $10; third,
$5. The ladies will prepare themselves with horses for the
exhibition, and no changing will be permitted.

At 1:30 o'clock, p. x.— Trotting— No. 7. Purse of $200
Free for all. Mile heats, three in five. First, $150; second,
$50.

At 3 o'clock, P. m.— Running— No. 8. Novelty Race.
Purse of $150. Free for alL Weights lor age. One mile
dash. First horse to tirst 'juarter pole. $30; first horse to
second qoarter pole, $30: first horse to third quarter pole,
$40; first ho se to last quarterpole, $50; that is, the horse
that first reaches a quarter r 3le wins money. If a horse
reaches all the quarter po and home first, that horse
wins the whole purse.

Eemaees and Conditions.

These races are open to any horse owned in the Ninth
District (composed oi the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt
and Mendocino) by a bona fide resident of the district, on
the 1st day of July, 1832.

In all races three or more to enter, and two or more to
start. Any horse distancing the field receives the entire
purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent on porse, to accompany the en
trance.

All entries in these races must be made with the Secre
tary by seven o'clock on the evening previous to the race,
except in the race, the horses named and entered in the
name of the owner, who must be a member of the associa-
tion, and the entrance fee paid in fulL

The trotting races will be conducted onder the rules of
the National Trotting Association, and the running racej
under the roles of the Pacific Blood-Horse Association.

All horses entered for a race will be under the control of
the Jodges from the moment they are brought on the
track.

If from any cause there shall not be a sufficient amount
of money received from all sources, including appropria-
tion from the State, to pay all purses and premiums in full,
after paving the expenses of the fair or exhibition, the
ame will be paid pro rata.

Neither the association, the Directors nor officers in any
event to be liable for any purse or premium beyond such
pro rata amount.

OfFICEBS OF THE BOARD.

G. 0. BARBER, Feradale President

S. H. CEABTREE. Rohnerville Secretary

MORRIS LEVINGER. Rohnerville Treasurer

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,

TO BE HELD IN

YREKA, _SISKIT0U CO.,

Wednesday, - - October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes thisl . istrict shall comprise Siskiyou,
Sh.sta, Trinity, and Modjc Counties, CaL, and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall he eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAT— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5: purse, $500
First horse receives $400: second horse. §100. Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember Irt.

N 2— RTJNNTNG—Daah of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, $100, entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING — Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, .?75; entrance $5, added.

Xo. 4— ItrNNING— Half mile and reptat; free for all
horses owned in the District* pone, ■■■"75; entrance $5. added.

No. 5 -TROTTING— Free ior all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
a ded

THIRD DAY- Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;
purse, S10O; entrance ^5, added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RCNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
porse -*75: entrance ^5, added.

FOURTH DAY — Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse, $500. First
horse reoeives §400; second horse, S100; entrance 10 per cent.
of porse; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. >i on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries most give name, pedigree, and description
oi horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more entries make a field.
6th. All trotting races most be in harness.
7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.
8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Roles to gov-
rn running races.

9th. Free for all. in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.
H. MA COFFEY. Secretary.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAW JOSS, CAL.

FROM

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

First Day— Monday, Sept. 25, 1882.

No. L TROTTING— 2:40 class. Purse. S500.

C. Van Boren, of Mayfield, enters Peter Courts' b m Ma-
non, by Notwood. «Vrn Addie.

Louis Duncan. Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Belle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller, San Rafael, enters b s Marin, by Patchen,
dam unknown.

W. EL Henderson. San Jose, enters b m Big Lize.

H. B. Cooper, Alameda, enters s g Frank Mosco, by
Frank Mosco, dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patchen. dam a JoseDh mare.

Mart Rollins enters J. McCord's b g Freestone, by Cap-
tain "Webster, ri^m by Owen Dale.

John Mclntyre, Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland. Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rus-
tic, dam by Belmont.

No. 2. SAME DAY— TROTTING— 2:25 class. Purse,
S750.

G. Valensin enters s s Crown Point.

L. H. Titus. San GabrieL enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Young mare.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
taio, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Mai*1 of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L_ J. Rose, San GabrieL enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr.. dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta
tor, dam by Mambrino Chief.

Second Dai— Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RFNNTNG — For two year-olds: three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E., by Monday. .

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler, dam Frou Frou, by Asteroid.

T. H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W.. by Monday,
dam Bet.

C. Van Boren, Mayfield eaters P. Coutts' b c Panama,
by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

C. Van Boren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' bl f Flou Flon,
by Monday, dam Jennie C.

No. 4. SAME DAY— RUNNING- For all ages; mi'e
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit: $125 added. Second horse
to receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Co'Iier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Poss.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland dam Eva Shepherd.

George Howson enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle.

"William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood-
ing, dam Gladiola by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

C. Van Boren, Mayfield. enters Peter Cootts" b h Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

P. J. Shafter, Olema. enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b s Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodbum.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy. by War
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY— RTJNNLNG - SeUing Race
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75. Entrance
five per cent, to third horse. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two poonds off for each
$100 under fixed valuation . Winner can be claimed by any
one.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle; value. $500.

Seth Peyton. Stockton, enters bg George Bender, dam
Sugar Ploni, sire unknown; value, .~>500.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters b h Belshaw by Wild-
idle, dam Susie "W. by Hercules; value, 3400.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b s Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; valoe. $S00.

■J. F, Gilmer. Salt Lake, enters ch h Euchre, by Lienster,
dam Flush ; valoe, $500.

Stemler and Ayers. Portland, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

Third Bay— Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. 6. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, S400.

S. Perry, Fetaluma, enters J. and W. S. Fritsch's ch m
Nellie R. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara. Carson City, enters s e Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

W. D. Hammond. Oakland, enters g s Poscora Hayward,
by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Ooldsmith. Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Buggy Horse Rkcte — For
horses owned in the District to be driven by owner to bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to be hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies" Riding Toornament — Bicycle
Race, etc.

Fourth Day— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1} mile dash;
$50 entrance: $15 forfeit; $175 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance and one-third of added money.

William Boots. San Jose, enters a g Inauguration, by
Wildidle. dam Miarua. by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters Patrol, by Wildidle.
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T. H. Williams enters W. L. Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst. San Francisco, enters ch f Myra F.. by
Lienster, dam Flush

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday

No. 8. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for all Purse
$300.

A L. Hinds. Oakland, enters W. M Hammond's s s Oak-
land Boy, by Wuithrop, dam Blackbird.

E. S. Denuison. Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H. A. Van Amrrnge. Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Corette, by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hooter.

Walter Mead. San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigle.

No. 10.— 2:36 Class Purse $400.

G. W. Trahem, Stockton, enters bb. s. Revolution, by
Prince of Orange.

Louis Duncan. Santa Clara, entera b. g. Louis D.

H. G. Cox. Oakland, enters br. m. Pauline, by Naobuc

P. A Finigan. San Francisco, enters gr. g. Eddie F.

H. W Meek. Haywards. enters gr. 3. James Lick.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts b m. Manon, by
Nutwood.

Steve Crandall. Santa Rosa, enters Wm. Bihlers b m.
Blanche, by Geu'l McLelien.

W. Z. Price. San Mateo, enters b m. San Mateo Belle by
Speculation.

James Garland, Oakland, enters gr. g. Rowdy Boy. by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

Fifth Day — Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RITTNLNG— U mile dash. Free for all; 850
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-third of added money.

John Cardinell. San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle.

^ Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plom, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m MoUie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie Hall.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D., by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown, by FiHeman,

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk. by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy, by War
Dance.

George Hearst, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster, dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers. Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No. 12. SAME DAY-TROTTING— 2:27 class. Purs*
$400.

Charles David enters Charles McClevertys b g Princ*
illen. by Ethan Allen, Jr.

John Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. San Francisco, enters ch g Starr Ring, by
George M. Patchen. Jr.. dam Mary Wonder.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam by Mambrino Chief.

L. J. Rose. San Gabriel, enters b f Nelnska, by Sultan,
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Saltan, dam
by Hambletonian.

Palo Alto enters L.Stanford's b f Flower Girl, by
Electioneer.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's br f Hinia Rose, by
Electioneer.

Sixth Day— Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse S750.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

I. B. McDonald, Slarysville, enters b s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas
dam by George.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters grs Romero, by
Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTLNG — 2:30 class. Two
miles and repeat. Purse $500.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b g Bullet, by Echo, dam '
Unknown.

Patrick FarreL San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn.
by George M. Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b g
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Tump Winston (form-
erly Kent).

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, enters b s Albert W.. by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

AH trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five to enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten per cent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for
mares and geldings.

All three -year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry one hundred and ten pounds, with the usual allow
ances as above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
S cretary. in writing, the horse they will start on Toe :<i iy.
on the Monday previous: and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and on Friday, the Wednesday previous, by twelve
o'clock sl This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights) to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

A. KING. President

T. S. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
$13,000 Gold Coin

IN PURSES.

The Largest Purses Offered in
the State.

STOCKTON,
Sept. 19th to 23d inclusive, 1882,

Tuesday, Sept. 19th.

No. 1— DISTRICT— RUNNTNG-Fortwo-yeor-oIds; porse
$400; miln dash; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Four moneys.

G. W. Trahem enters s g Certiorari, by Joe Daniels ; dam
by Norfolk.

D. S. Terrv enters a g Clara by Joe Daniels ;d*m by
Woodbum.

Jaa F. !\lnhon eaten b f Gra:i« Mahon, by Mj i
by Norfolk.

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Sept 16

T. EL Williams, Jr.. enters br 6 Bryant W., by Monday ;
am by Bete.

No. 2— DISTRICT TROTTING — For yearlings; purse
$300; mile dash; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Four moneys.

J. A. McCloud enters b c Mount Vernon, by Nutwood ;
Cam, Daisy, by Chieftain.

E. Giddings enters b s L. J-, by Sultan ; dam by The
Moor.

L. U. Shippee enters cb f , by Priam ; dam by Chief-

uu.

L. U. Shippee enters s h , by Nutwood ; dam by

Chieftain.

No. 3— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:36 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
naro.

*'. S. Hatch enters b g Blacksmith Boy, by Chieftain
dam, McCracken mare.

W. H. Henderson enters — m Big Lize.

H. B. Cooper enters s h Frank Mosco, by Frank Mosco ;
4am unknown.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy ; pedigree unknown.

W. E. Price enters b m San Mateo Belle, by Speculation;
4am, Young Lady Vernon.

John Mclntyre enters ch g Edwin Forrest, by Blackbird;
dam unknown.

Chas. H. Shear enters A. C. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim, by
Taylor horse ; dam unknown.

James Garland enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic ; dam
»y Belmont.

C. Van Buren enters Peter Coutts' b m Manon, by Nut-
wood ; dam, Addie.

L. H. Titus euters b s Exile, by Echo ; dam by Belmont.

Patrick Farrell enters b h Vauderlynn, by George M
Patchen ; dam, a Joseph mare.

G. W. Trahern euters b h Revolution, by Prince of Or-
ange; dam by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Louis Duncao enters b g Louis D.

Steve Crandall enters Wm. Bihler's b m Blanche, by
Gray McClelland ; dam by John Nelson

Weenrsdjy, Sept. 20th.

No. 4— DISTRICT RUNNING — For three-year-olds;
pnrse $800. Closed with six entries.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters b c Dare Devil, by Imp. Parti-
san ; Dam by Specter.

G. W. Trahern enters s f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Belle Mahone, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter ;
dam. Pet, by Young Melbourne.

J. A. Shepherd entersg m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Charles McLaughlin enters , by Thad Stevens.

No. 5-PAC1FIC COAST TROTTING— 2:25 Class: purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

James M. Learned enters b s Reliance, by Alexander ;
dam, Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

H. R Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith by Locomotive; dam. Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

G. ValenBin enters s s Crown Point, by Speculation ;
dam, .

John Hughes enters b h Cairo, by Chieftain; dam by
Odd Fellow.

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator ;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

Jackson Cochran enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas; dam by
George.

L. TJ. Titus enters br m Echora, by Echo ; dam, the
Young Mare.

J. H. Dodge enters ch h Honesty, by Priam ; dam by
Chieftain.

L. J. Rose enters blk s Del Sur, by The Moor ; dam,
Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

C . H. Welby enters ch g Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen,
Jr , dam Mary Wonder.

Thursday, Sept. 21st.

3To. 6-PACIFIC COAST RUNNING— Mile and repeat;
purse $500, and if 1:43 is beaten, the horse making the low-
eat record will receive $200 additional Four moneys.

W. L. Appleby, for H. C. Judson, enters s m May D., by
Wildidle; dam, Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

George Densdale enters b s Jim Douglass, by Wildidle ;
dam, Norfolk Mare.

William Boots enters s c Inauguration, by Wildidle ;
dam. Miami.

George Hearst enters b s Duke of Monday, by Monday;
dam Demirep.

No. 7— DISTRICT - TROTTING — For two-year-olds
pnrse $800. Closed with ten entries.

H. Robison enters s t; Almoone, by Algona ; dam na
Oregon mare.

E. Giddings enters b c Alpha, by Algona ; dam a farm
mare.

G. W. Trahern enters blk f Baby Mine, by Nephew; dam
by Sherman Blaekhawk.

J 1L Learned enters b c Harmony, by Reliance ; dam,
Maud.

J, A. McCloud entere br c Judge Paterson, by Nephew ;
dam, Daisy.

D. Visher enters b f Magdalene, by Peerless ; dam, un-

J. W. Warren enters b c Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes ;
dam. Major Mono.

L. ML Morse entera b c John O'Brien, by Mambrino
Wilkes; dam by Phcebe Cary.

Fred Arnold enters br c Ha Ha, by Nephew ; dam by
McCracken Blaekhawk.

L. U. Shippee enters b f , by Echo ; dam by Don

Tictor.

Wm. M. Murray enters b f Merced Girl, by Nephew; dam
by Morgan.

Fbidat, Sept. 22d.

No. S-PACTFIC COAST— RUNNING — Free for all;
two miles and repeat; purse $800, and $200 added if mors
than ten entries. Four moneys

P. J. Shatter enters b m Night Hawk, by Imported
Haddington ; dam by Norfolk.

Jack Douglass enters ch s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle,
dam. Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's b m Precious, by
Lover; dam, Frolic, by Thunder.

William L. Appleby enters, for H. C. Judson, b c Patrol,
by Wildidle: dam, Nettie Brown.

William Boots enters b m Mollis BL, by Wildidle ; dam
Mamie HaU, by Norfolk.

J. T. Gilmer enters b a Red Boy, by War Dance; dam
Kelson,

No. 9 -DISTRICT-RUNNING -For three-year-olds
and over; purse $500; best two in three; 7 to enter, 4 to
■tart Four moneys.

Jack Douglass enters ch s s Jack Douglass, by Wildidle;
dam, Lady Clare, by Norfolk.

W. L. Ashe enters br g Reel Terry, by California ; dam,
Laura Barnes.

Colonel C. Dorsey enters br c Bird Catcher, by Specter;
darn. Pet, by Young Melbourne

William M Murray enters b h Samuel Stevi6on, by Thad
Stevens; dam by Rifleman.

G. W. Trahern enters s m Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels ;
dam by Norfolk.

John Miller enters br m Picnic, by Joe Daniels; dam by
Norfolk.

J. A Shepherd enters g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels;
dam by Norfolk.

Seth Peyton enters b g George Bender, by ; dam.

Sugar Plum, by Lodi.

J. N. Randall enters s g Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels ;
dam, Julia, by Nena Sahib.

A Miller enters b in Lady Partisan, by Partizan ; dam,
iister of Tommy Chandler.

M E. Pig^ott enters br c Idler, by Wildidle ; dam, Kate
Gift, bylxxii.

No. 10-PACIFIC COAST TROTTING -For horses
owned on the Pacific Coast, July 1st, 1S-L'; 2.22 Class; purse
$1,500, and $500 added if more than ten subscribers. The
nominator NOT required to name his horse, but simply send
bis cash (S150) with his own name, August 1,1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he
may fully control, provided the horse he starts be named to
bbe Secretary, September 1, 1882 Four moneys.

Nominators- Charles W. Welby. G. Valeosin, John A.
Goldsmith. L. H. Titus. J. B. McDonald.

Saturday, Sept. 23d.

No. 11— PACIFIC COAST TROTTING— 2:28 Class; purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

D. McCarty enters b g Hancock.

H. R. Covey enters Leland Stanford's br g Captain
Smith, by Locomotive ; dam, Maid of Clay, by Henry
Clay.

G. Bernard enters g g Allen Roy.

Elijah Downer enters Eugene Mara's ch g Tump Win-
ston (formerly Kenti, by Primus; dam, Lady Don.

A. Wahlstein enters b & Albert W., by Lleotioneer; dam
by John Nelson.

John A. Goldsmith enters blk s Director, by Dictator;
dam by Mambrino Chief.

John A. Goldsmith enters b m Sweetness, by Volunteer;
dam by Edwaid Everett.

8. Sperry enters J. and W. S. Friteh's ch m Nellie R.,
by General MtCIellan, Jr.; darn, Susie Rose.

W. D. Hammond entere g b Poscora Hayward, by Billy
Harvard: dam, Lady Poscora.

No. 12— PACIFIC COAST PACING- 2:25 Class; purse
$400, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four mo-
neys.

T. J. Young enters sg Colonel Dickey.

G. Valensin enters b m Ouida.

L. E. Yates enters b m Corette, by Wintbrop ; dam,
Cora, by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

E. S. Denison enters s m Lady Hays, by Hiram Tracy ;
dam, Nelson mare.

A. L. Hinds enters W. M. Hammond's s s OaklaDd Boy,
by Winthrop; dam, a Blackbird mare.

In addition to other premiums, BL T. Dorrance will
offer a set of choice track harness, valued at $65, for the
horse owned in the District that makes the fastest trotting
record at the Stockton Fair. He also offers a $25-jockey
saddle to the horse that makes the fastest running mile
record owned in the District at the Fair.

Irving Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, offers a special
premium at our Fair, a silver tea-set and waiter, for the
best two-year-old colt sired by the above horse. Also, for
the second best colt, a silver water pitcher. The colts to
be shown at the Stockton Fair.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All Trotting Races best three in five, except numbers
and 9.

In all these Races (Pacific Coast Novelty Race excepted)
four moneys, 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent, of purse.

When there are eight or more to start in a Trotting Race,
150 yards shall be a distance.

Rules of the National Trotting Association to govern
trotting, except as specified; but the Board of Manager
reserve the right to trot heats of any two classes alternate-
ly, or to start a special race between heats.

All two-year-olds, when running in their classes, shal
carry 100 pounds, with the usual allowance for mares and
geldings.

All three-year-olds, when miming in their classes, to car
ry 110 pounds, with the usual allowances as above; other
wise, old weights to govern.

For a walk-over in any race a horse shall only be entitled
to his own entrance fee and one quarter of the entrance re-
ceived from the other entries for said purse; and a horse
winning a race entitled to first money only, except when
distancing the field, then entitled to first and third moneyB
only. A horse wins but one money under any other cir-
cumstances.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consen
of the Judges,

The Board reserves the right to change the day and hour
of any race, if they deem it necessary.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association t
govern Running Races, including additions to rules, excep
as especially provided.

In all Runninjr Races colors to be worn by riders, and in
all other races, any other particulars that will enable spec
tators to distinguish the horses in the race.

Races to commence each day at 1 o'clock P. H. sharp.

The track is first-class, having been improved. Stable
hay and straw free to competitors.

J. L. PHELPS, Secretary.

L. U. SHLPPEE, President.

$12,500
In Purses and Stakes.

CALIFORNIA

STATE FAIB
SPEED PROGRAMME

FOR 1882.
FIRST DAT— Monday, Sept. 11.

No. 1— RUNNING.— INTRODUCTION STAKE.— For
all ages; three-quarters of a mile dash; §50 entrance, §15
forfeit; $200 added; second to save stake.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane, by

Wildidle, dam Mattie Brown, by Rifleman, 114 lbs.
No. 1. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b o (3), Forest

King, by Monday, dam Abbie W., 95 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch f (3) Kate Carson, by Joe

Daniels, dam by Norfolk, 92 lbs.
No. 4. Wm. Boots names b g (3) Bob, by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola, by Norfolk, 92 lbs.

6. John Green names b b (4) Joe Daniels, Jr., by Joe
Daniels, dam by Woodburn, 108 lba.

No. S. P. Robson names ch f (2) May B., by Shannon,
dam Jessie R, 72 lbs.

No. 7. Theo. Winters names ch f (3) Atlanta, by Norfolk,
dam Lady Jane, 92 lbs.

No. S. Geo. Howson names b s (4) Jim Douglass, by Wild-
idle, dam by Norfolk, 108 lbs.

No. & Geo. Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, by
Monday, dam Demirep, 95 lbs.

No, 10. Stemler i Ayres name ch g (4) Jim Benwick, by
Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun, 105 lbs.

No. 11. Cy Mulkey names ch m (aged) Premium, by Gar-
ter, dam Flying Cloud, 111 lbs.

No. 2.— RUNNING.— BREEDERS' STAKE.— For foals
of 1879; one and a half miles dash; $50 entrance, p. p.; 8300
added. Closed March 1st with nineteen nominations.
No. 1. John Windover names b c Captain Kidd, by Lein

star, dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.
No. 2. Same names b f Lizzie P. by Leinster, dam Addie

A., 107 lbs.
No. 3. Same names b c Cy Mulkey, by Leinster. dam

Irene Harding, 110 lbs.
No. 4. Same names ch c , by Leinster, dam Little

Sophe, 110 lbs.
No. 5. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by LeinBter, dam

Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.
No. 6. Geo. Hearst name3 ch f Belle S., by Bazaar, dam

Avail, 107 lbs.

7. Same names cb f Maria F., by Leinster, dam
Flush, 107 lbB.

No. 8. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,

dam Demirep, by Youug Melbourne, 110 lbs.
No. 9. James Mee names b c Jud^e McKinstry. by Thad

Steve. .-. or Griustead, dam Katie Pease, 110 lba
No. 10. James B. Chase names b c Rhodorick Dhu (deadl,

by Joe Daniels, dam Wild Rose.
No. 11. James H. Chase names ch f Annie Lturie, by

Hubbard, dam Mayflower, 107 lbs.

No. 12. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Evangeline, by

Longfellow, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer. 107 lbs.
No. 13. Same names blk f Cornucopia, by Virgil, dam

Rivulet, by Rivoli, 107 lbs.
No. 14. Same names ch c Conquest, by Lever, dam Cuba,

by imp. Australian, 110 lbs.
No. 15. Same names b f Precious, by Lever, dam Frolic,

by Thunder. 107 lbs.
No. 16. Theo. Winters names b c , by Norfolk, dam

Balinette. 110 lbe.
No. 17. Same names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk,

dam Marion. 107 lba.
No. 18. Same names ch f , by Norfolk, dam Mattie

A.. 107 lba.
No. 19. W. A. J. Cift names h c Idler, by Wildidle, dam

Kate Gift, 110 lbs.
No. 3.- RUNNING.- SELLING RACE.— Purse, $250
Free for all; one mile and rei>eat; second horse, to receive
$75. Entrance five percent, to third horse. Horses entered
to be sold for §1,500 to carry entitled weight, one pound off
for each $100 under fixed valuation.
No. 1. H. C. Judson nameB b c (3) Patrol (S1.500), by

Wildidle, dam Nettie Rrown, hy Ritleman, 95 lbs.
No. 2. Wm. Boots names ch c 131 Inauguration (value

$1,500), by Wildidle. .Urn Miami.
No. 3. Ab Ellis names (aged) Shiner ($400). by Norfolk,

dam hy Rifleman. 100 lbs, 951»B.
No. 4. John A. Cardim.ll names ch h (5) Jack Douglass

(*500). by Wildidle. dam Lady Clare. 104 lbs.
No. 5. Henry Schwartz mimes b f i3i sister to Lottery

($500), by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.
Bo. 6. P. J. Shafter names h h |5> Haddington ($1,000),

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk 109 lba

No. 7. W. L. Pritchard names g m (4) Vila Randlett

($1,000), hy Waterford, dam Little Sophie, 100 lbs.
No. 8. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush, 105 lbs.
No. 9. Stemler k Ayres name b g (aged) Joe Howell

[$900), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by

imp. Sovereign. 105 lbs.

No. 4.— TROTTING. —2:40 class; purse, $1,000. Mile

heats. 3 in 5,

No. 1. P. Farrell names b h Vauderlynn, by George M,
Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

No. 2. M. Rollins names James McCord'a b g Freestone,
hy Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 3. G. Bernard names b g Allen Roy, ped. unknown.

No. 4. A. B. Cooper names cb h Frank Mosco. peel, un-
known.

No. 5. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Manon, by
Nutwood, dam Addie.

No. 6. B. T. Miller names b s Marin, by Patchen, dam
unknown.

No. 7. C. H. Shear names A. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim,
by Tyler horse, dam unknown.

No. 8. Louis Dun cau namas b g Louis D., by King Wil-
liam, dam unknown.

No. 9. James Garland names g g Rowdy Boy, by Rustic,
dam by Belmont.

No. 10. W. BL Henderson names Big Lize, by .

No. 1L John Mclntyre name3 ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Sept. 12.

No. 5 — TROTTING. — 2:25 class; purse, $1,200. Mile

heats, 3 in 5.

No. 1. C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King (2:29) by Geo.
M Patchen, dam Mary Wonder.

No. 2. Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley (2:24*), by
Plumas, dam by George.

No. 3. L. J. Rose names blk s Del Sur (2-24J), by 'The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names brg Captain Smith
(2:29), by Locomotive, dam Maid of Clay.

No. 5. G. Valensin names ch g Crown Point (2:24i), by-
Speculation, dam Young Martha, by George M.
Patchen, Jr.

No. 6. J. H. Dodge names ch h Honesty (2:25J), by Priam,
dam by Chieftain.

No. 7. James M Learned names b h Reliance {2.35) by
Alexander, dam Maud, by Mambrino Rattler.

No. 8. J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director (2:27$), by
Dictator, dam Dolly, by Mambrino Chief.

No. 9. John Hughes names b h Cairo 12:25), by Chieftain,
dam by Odd Fellow.
No. 6— TROTTING.— Purse, $300; one mile trot for year-
lings.

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names b o Chevalier, by Brigadier,
dam Kit, by Billy McCracken.

No. 2. George Baylis names A. P. Whitney's ch c Dawn,
by Nutwood, dam Countess, by Whipple's Hambeto-
nian.

No. 3. J. A. McCloud names b c Mt. Yeraon, by Nut-
wood, dam Daisy, by Chieftain.

No. 4. Ben E. Harris names ch f Rose Abbott, by Ab-
botsford, dam Young Rosedale, by Lawyer's Mes-
senger.

No. 5. L. J. Rose names b c , by Sultan, dam Ger-
trude, by 'The Moor."

No. 6. W. H. Parker names L. U. Sbippee 'a oh f ,

by Priam, dam by Chieftain.

No. 7 Jas. Cairo Simpsom names br c Antevolo, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Columbine, br A. W. Richmond.
No. 7.— TROTTING.— Purse, $500; mile heat* for two

year olds.

No. 1. L. J. Rose names br f Neluska, hy Sultan, dam
Gretchen.

No. 2. S. Rosener names J. W. Mackey'a b f Ruby, by
Sultan, dam by Hambletonian.

No. 3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Flower Girl, by
Electioneer, dam Mayflower.

No. 4. Same names gr f Sallie Benton, by General Ben-
ton, dam Sontag Mohawk.

No. 5. M. W. Hicks names b f Pride, by Buccaneer, dam
by FlaxtaU.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 13.

No. 8.— RUNNTNG-FILLY STAKE FOR TWO YEAR

OLD FILLIES.— Five-eighths of a mile: $50 entrance; $15

forfeit; $200 added; second to receive $75; third, $25.

No. L C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' blk f Flou Flou,
by Monday, dam Jennie C, 97 lbs.

No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f Satanella, by
Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, by Asteroid, 97 lbs.

No. 3. Same names ch f Satmet, by Wildidle, dam Rose,
hy Cheatham, 97 lbs.

No. 4. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballerina, 97 lbB.

No. 5. Same names ch f Rosa B., by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A_, 97 lbs.

No. 6. Gtorge Howson names br f Augusta E., by Mon-
day, dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs

No. 7. J. B. Haggin names br f Nubia, by Leinster, dam
Addie A.. 97 lbs.

No. 8. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene
Harding, 97 lbs.
No. 9.— RUNNING.— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE.

—For three-year olds; one and one half mile dash; $100

entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added; second horse, $100; third,

$50.

No. L Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Precious, by
Lever, dam Frolic, 107 lbs.

No. 2. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry, by Grn-
atead or Thad Stevens, dam Katie Pease, 110 lbs.

No. 3. W. L. Pritchard names b c Captain Kidd, by
Leinster. dam Tibbie Dunbar, 110 lbs.

No. 4. Same names ch f Hattie Ball, by Leinster, dam
Lottie Lee, 107 lbs.

No. 5. George Hearst names ch f Maria P., by Leinster,
dam Flush 107 lbs.

No. 6. Same names b c Duke of Monday, by Monday,
dam Demirep, 110 lbs.

No. 10.— RUNNING.— JENNIE B. STAKE.— For all
ages; dash of one mile; 850 entrance, $15 forfeit; $300 ad-
ded; second horse, $75; third, $25. Stake to be named
after winner, if Jennie B.'s time— 1:421— is beaten.
No. 1 H. C. Judson names ch m (4) May D., by Wildidle

dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman, 105 lbs.
No. 2. C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b c Forest King

(3), by Monday, dam Abbie W.. 95 lbs.
No. 3. Wm. Boots names b g Bob (3), by Bob Wooding,

dam Gladiola. 92 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm names ch f (3). Fostress, by

Foster, dam Planetia, by Planet, 92 lbs.
No. 5. P. J. Shafter names b m (5) Night Hawk, by imp.

Haddington, dam by Norfolk, 111 lbs.
No. 6. Theo. Winters nameschh 4) Duke of Norfolk, by

Norfolk, dam Marion. 10S lbs.
No. 7. Same names ch f (3) Atalanta, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 92 lbs.
No. 8. W. L. Pritchard names b f (3) Lizzie P., by Lein-
ster, dam Addie \ , 92 lbs.
No. 9. Same names b s (4) Frank Rhoads, by Leiuster,

dam Addie A., 108 lbs
No. 10. George Howson names b 9 (41 Jim Douglass, hy

Wildidle, .lam by Norfolk, 103 lbs.
No. 11. George Hearst names b c (3) Duke of Monday, hy

Monday, dam Demirep. 95 lbs. m A»cii
No. 12. J. T. Gilme-r names b h (age Boy, by War

Dance, dam Neilson, 114 lbs.
No. 13. Stemler & Ayres name ch g (4) Fred Collier, by

Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk, 105 lbs.

No. 11.-RUNNING.— SELLING RACE. -Purse. $250;

one and one-eighth miles; seeoud horse, $100; entrance,

live per cent, to third horse. Hors s entered to be sold for

$1,000. to carry entitled weight Two pounds off for each

£100 under fixed valuation.

No. L H. C. Judson names b g (4) Belshaw ($400), hy
Wildidle, dam Susie W., by Hercules. 93 lbs.

No. 2. J. N. Randall names ch c (aged) Joe Daniels, Jr.
($250). by Joe Daniels, dam Jule, y7 lba,

No. 3. A. Miller names b f (3, Lady Partisan ($1,000). by
imp. Purtisan, dam Jule, by Nina Sahib, 92 lbs.

No. 4. Thomas Hazlet names cb h ( «) Jubilee ($300), by
Norfolk, dam hy Lodi, 10O lbs. "

No. 5. H. Schwartz names b f |3J Sister to Lottery ($500),
by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.

No. 6. W, L. Pritchard names g f (4) Vila Randlett
($1,0001, by Waterford. dam Little Sirnhie. 105 lbs.

No. 7. Same names b c (3) Cy Mulkey ($1,000), hy Lein-
ster, dam Tibb.e Dunbar, 95 lbB.

No 8. J. T. Gilmer names eh h (5) Euchre ($600), by Lein-
ster, dam Flush. 106 lbs.

No. 9. Stemler k Ayrea name b g (aged) Joe Howell
($S00t, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd, by
imp. Sovereign, 1U? lbs.

No. 12 — TROTTING — 2:30 class; purse. $1,200. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
No. 1. S. Crandall names W. Bihler's bm Blanche, hy

Gray McClellan. dam by John Nelson.
No. 2. W. D. Hammond names g s Poscora Hayward

(2:30). hy Billy Hayward, <1 tin Lady Poscora.
No. 3 C Van Buren names P. Coutts' b in M&nnn, by

Nutwood, dam Addie.
No. 4 J. A. Goldsmith names bm Sweetness (2:30), by

Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

No. 5. A. Waldstein names bh (31 Albert W. (2:32$), by

Electioneer, dam by John Nelson.
No. 6. S. Sperry names J. k W. Fritschs ch m Nellie R.,

by General McClelhiD. dam Susie Rose.
No. 7. Eugeue Mara names ch e Tump Winston (2:32 —

formerly Kent), by Primus, dam Lady Don.

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 41.

No. 13. — TROTTING— 2:22 class; purse, $1,200. Mile-
heats, 3 in 5.
No. L J. B. McDonald names b s Brigadier (2:22), by

Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.
No. 2. L. H. Titus names b m Belle Echo (2:23}), by-
Echo, dam by Old Belmont.
No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names g s Romero (2:221), by A.
W. Richmond, dam by Mambrino Pilot.

No. 1. L. E. Yates names b m Corette, by Winthrop,
dam Cora, by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. A. L. Hinds names W. M. Hammond's chh Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop, dam by Blackbird.

No. 3. E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hayes, by Hi
Tracy, dam a Nelson mare.

No. 4. G. Valensin names br m Ouida, by Blaekhawk.
dam Fannie King.

No. 15. -TROTTING— Two miles and repeat; 2:40honses;

purse, $800.

No. 1. W . Z . Price names b m San Mateo Belle, by Spec-
ulation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

No. 2. P. Farrell names h b Vauderlynn, by Geo. M.
Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.

No. 3. M. Rollins names Jas. McCord's b g Freestone, by
Capt. Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

No. 4. C. H. Shear namesA. G. Bechtol's blk g Slim Jim.
by Tyler Horse, dam unknown.

No. 5. L. BL Titus names b s Exile, by Echo, dam Bella

Mason, by Belmont.

No. 6. John Mclntyre names ch g Edwin Forrest, by
Blackbird, dam unknown.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 15.

No. 16.-RTJNNING.-COLT AND FILLY STAKE.—
For two year olds; dash of one mile; $50 entrance, $15 for-
eit, $200 added; second horse. $50; thud, $25.
No. 1. C. Van Buren names P. Coutt's' b c Panama, by
Shannon, dam Abbie W., 100 lbs.

No. 2. Same names blk f Flou-Flou, by Monday dam

Jennie C, 97 lbs.
No. 3. G. W. Trahern names ch g Certiorari, by Joe Dan-
iels, dam by Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 4. Palo Alto Stock Farm n-imes ch f Satanella, by

Leveller, dam Frou-Frou, 97 lbs.
JTo. 5. P. Robson names ch f May B., by Shannon, dam

Jessie R, 87 lba.
No. 6. Theo. Winters names b f Lou Spencer, by Norfolk,

dam Ballerina, 97 lbs.
No. r. Geo. Howson names b f Augusta E., by Monday.

dam Norfolk, 97 lbs.
No. 8. J. B. Haggin names brf Nubia, by Leinster dam

Addie A., 97 lba.
No. 9. Same names ch f Irene, by Leinster, dam Irene

Harding. 97 lbB.
No. 10 Same names Young Flush by Leinster. dam

Flush 97 lba

No. 17.— RUNNING.— SELLING RACE.-Purae, $303;
for all ages; dash of one and a quarter miles; $100 to sec-
ond horse; entrance, five per cent, to third; horses entered
to be sold for $1,500, carry full weight; for $1,200, three
pounds off; for $1,000. five pounds off; for $750, seven
pounds off; for $500. ten pounds off.
No. 1. H. C. Judson names b m (aged) Ella Doane,

($1,200.) by Wildidle. dam Nettie Brown. 108 lba
No. S. Same names b g (41 Belshaw. ($400). by Wildidle.

dam Susie W . 95 lbs.
No. 3. M. Piggot names be (3) Idler ($1,000). hy Wildidle,

dam Kate Gift. 90 lbs.
No. 4. S. Peyton names b g (aged) Bender ($500', sire un-
known, dam SugarPlum, 101 lbs.
No. 5. Ab. Ellis names b g'aged)Shiner($500),by Norfolk

dam by Rifleman, 101 lbs.
No. 6. Thos. Haslett names chh (5) Jubilee ($500), by Nor-
folk, dam by Lodi, 104 lbs.
No. 7. H. Schwartz names b f (3) Sister to Lottery ($500),

by Monday, dam Virginia, 82 lbs.
No. 8. P. J. Shafter names b h (5- Haddington ($1,000).

by imp. Haddington, dam by Norfolk. 109 lhs
No. 9. W. L. Pritchard names b f (4), Vila Randlett

($1,000), by Waterrord. dam Little Sonbie. 100 lbs
No. 10. Same names h c (31 Cy Mtdkey ($1,000), by Leinster,

dam Tibbie Dunbar. 90 lbs.
No. 11. J. T. Gilmer names ch h (5) Euchre ($600), by

Leinster, dam Flush, 107 lbs.
No. 12. Stemler i Ayres name bg (aged) Joe Howell !$500).
by Bonnie Scorlaud. dam Eva Shepperd by imp. Sover-
eign. 101 lbs.
No. 18.— RUNNING— POST STAKE.— Dash of three
miles; free for all; $100 entrance; $500 added; weight 10O
pounds: three-year-olds. 90 pounds; second horse to receive
$150; third, $100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock P. M.
No. 1. Wm. Boots.
No. 2. Palo Alto Stock Farm.
No- 3. W. L. Pritchard.
No. 4. Geo. Hearst.
No. 5. J. T. Gilmer.
No . 6 Stemler &. Ayres,

No. 19.— RUNNING.— CONSOLATION PURSE. -$250
for beaten horses; on mile and repeat; entrance free; sec-
ond horse to receive $50.

[Entries to be mado immediately before Post Stake Is
run.]

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Sept. 16.

No. 21.— TROTTING.— Purse, $800; for double teams of
2:30 horses.

No. 1. Chas. Sherman names g g Carlyle and mate.

No. 3. P. A. Finigan Barnes dun and gray Don Eb'pba

and mate.
No. 3. J. A. Goldsmith names b and br Inca and Sweet-

Third payments have been made on the following:

No. 1. Jas. M Learned names b c Ailriau. by Reliance,
dam by Kentucky Hunter.

No. 2. J. 0. Simpson names be Anteeo, by Electioneer,
dam Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

No. 3. A. Waldstein names b f Nellie W.. by Electioneer,
dam full sister to Aurora, by John Nelson.

No. 4. Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girl by Toronto Sontag.

No. 5. Lelaud Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Ben-
ton, dam Lucetta, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
No. 23. -SPECIAL TROT AGAINST TLME.-$250 in

plate will be awarded to any stallion that Ik ati Santa Claus"

time (2J741,

GENTLEMEN'S SADDLE HORSE RACE. - Pursa
$100; dash of one mde, weight not less than 140 pounds.
Professional riders barred.
No. 1. Hynry Klemp names b h John.

No. 2 I! W. Cavanauiih names ch h .

No. 3. Fred Bridge, name ch h Prince.
No. 4. O. C. Jackson names ch h Truant.
No. 5. J. L. Zuver uames ch m Nellie Woods.

REMARKS and CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the bust three in five,
except the two year old troi, unless otherwise specified: b»«
to enter and three to-etart. Entrance fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Purs-s divided at the
rate of sixty per cent, to first horse, thirty per cent, to sec-
ond, and ten per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reserves the right to trot beats <>f any two classes al-
ternately, if necessary to finish any dnysraciug, or to trot »
special raco between heats.

All two-year-olds, wh^n running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for

ares and geldings.

All thrco-j ear Hilda, wbeu runmug in their classes, to car-
ry ono hundred and ten pouuds. with the usual allowance*

i above.

Those who have nominations in stakes mist nanw to the
Secretary, IN WRITINi;, the homes tltey will start on Mon-
day, on the Saturday previous; and on Wednesday the
Monday previous; and on Friday the Wednesday previous,
hy twelve o, clock M. This rule is obvious and must be
strictly adhered to.

No added money paid for n walk over.

II orsefl entered In purses can only be drawn by eon-
sent of Judges,

itulis ut the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Cold weights) to govern running races, except when
conditions named are otherwise,

EDWIN P SMITH,

bee rotary.

A(Pf*p«*w

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1882.

HOESE HISTORY.

A Notable of War Times.
There is of t times a spice of romance in the history of horses,
strange vicissitudes in their lives which are almost a parallel
to the striking changes which sometimes occur in human
life. The following sketch, cut from the Call of last Sunday,
recalls the history of one animal which has had a checkered
existence:

" «it I'p, 4/lice-ka-go. "

Fenton White, a special policeman in Hayes Valley, is an
admirer of fast horses, and is of the opinion that he can tell
a horse's gait by simply looking at him. Last Monday some
of his acquaintances, wishing to test his judgment of trot-
ting, took a horse, put old, worn and patched harness on his
"back, and hitched him to a dilapidated old wagon, which they
hired from a rag, bottle and glass man, and had the owner of
the wagon drive out to a place in the valley where White is
frequently to be found.

The acquaintances soon followed, and meeting White, en-
gaged him in conversation on horses.

"Now, " said one of them, "what do you think of that
broncho ?" pointing to the animal hitched to the rag, bottle and
glass wagon.

White smiled but made no reply,

"What do you think he'll make a mile in?" asked the
speaker.

White examined the horse with the air of a connnoisseur
and then declared that he was satisfied that the animal
could not make it inside of ten minutes.

" What's the time of that nag?" asked one of the party of
the driver.

"I guess about four minutes."

"I'll bet that hell trot inside of 3:30, " said the one who
lad broached the subject, and after some parley White put
"up $25, which was covered by the one who had made the
offer.

The animal was driven to the Bay District Park, harnessed
to a sulky, and trotted at a slow gait once around the track.
When the animal was under the string the man who drove
him touched him up with the whip, hollowed "Git up!
Chee-ka-go, " and away went the hors'e and made the mile in
2:58. Wrhite admitted that he had lost, and he was then in-
formed that the animal was Chicago, a once celebrated trot-
ter with a record, but retired from the turf several years ago.
White consoles himself now by saying: "Well, it was
worth $25 to see the old horse warm up to his work.

To commence the history after the style of the old-time
story book: On a bright spring morning in that part of
Kentucky where the blue-grass is the sweetest, and the
birds sing the most joyous notes, a brown foal was gambol-
ing about his dam. It is twenty-three years and over since
that gay youngster was performing his glad antics, and as.he
caracoled through all the paces of the manege, his owner
felt satisfied that the object he had in view was accomplished.
His aim was to breed a first-class saddle horse, and a favor-
ite old mare by American Eclipse was coupled with Ole Bull
a son of the old pacer Pilot. He anticipated that the union
of the blood of the horse which was the acknowledged cham-
pion of the turf, never having lost a race even when matched
against the choice of the whole South, ami that of the
"Canuck " would "fill the bill," and as the colt had got the
quality from his dam and the desired gait from the sire he
felt that his wish was to be gratified. In this he was not
dissappointed. As he grew from colthood to maturity he
improved, fell readily into all the saddle gaits, and at the
same time was tractable and took kindly to harness. He
did not show any trotting speed, however, ambling at the
start, and if pressed for greater speed would singlefoot and
pace, much as he did when carrying a rider.

During the war Harvey B. King made a contract to furnish
"hard bread " to the army and his bakery was in the suburbs
of Louisville. The owner of the colt loaned him to Mr.
Bing to drive in his business and harnessed to a road wagon
he would jog pleasantly to the bakery and back, and stand
quietly without "hitching."

There were huge piles of empty barrels in front of the
bakery, and one day while he was left standing at the door,
he took a fancy to investigate. He did it carelessly, moving

one and then another, until he caught one with his teeth and
pulled it out. Down came the stack with a horrible uproar,
the barrels rolling in all directions. Never was a colt more
demoralized, and away he went at a rate which would not
have discredited his illustrious grandsire on the maternal
side of the house. The racket brought all hands to the door
but all that could be seen was casks still rolling, and a flee-
ing brown phantom with a black streak behind him. But
there was a counter pull. The blood of the Canuck was put-
ting a break on that of the high-mettled racer and the pace
was too severe to last. He was too much frightened to think
of the manege gait, too anxious to get away from the
din and the crazy dance of the barrels to go slow, and the
" black drop " forbade keeping up the speed at the gallop.
He struck a square, open trot, with grand action, head high
in the air, and kept up his stride until he reached his stable
in the city. As was the case with old Topgallant, accident
had developed unthought-of capacity. He was placed in
training and in his first race christened "Hardbread." He
performed so well that he was purchased by John Aiken, of
Pittsburg, a hale, hearty old man who had a great fancy for
the sports of the track, a straightforward, bluff old fellow,
who carried his sixty-five years as lightly as though the years
had been under two score, and his cheek was ruddy though
his hair was streaked with gray. He placed Hardbread in the
hands of a driver who years ago acquired notoriety on this
coast, also a big, powerful looking man and somewhat given
to swagger and "blow." They came to Chicago and Hard-
bread was engaged in the races. There was sharp practice
and that night " Old John " met his driver in a livery stable
kept by Edward Price. He asked him a question to which the
driver gave an answer to that was palpably false.

" You are a liar and thief, Col. D , " replied the owner

of Hardbread.

" If you were not an old man I would lick you," was the
response.

"Take that, you , " was the counter reply and

the valiant Colonel was crying "murder, " and "take him off,"
in less time thanit requires to write the description.

"How much will you give for the horse, Mr. Price," was
the next query, and the livery man named a sum much be-
low his value. "He is yours; write a bill of sale," and Hard-
bread was transferred in due legal form to his new owner.
At that time the famous driver, Jim Kockey, was working
Mr. Price's horses, and the name was changed to that of the
skillful whip. He trotted under that name many good races,
and was then sold to Henry Graves, a man who has had as
much to do with the old trotting days and up to the last few
years of the present, as 'any man in the country. He was
the owner of Lady Jane when she beat Jack Eossiter and
other cracks of the time, and though he aided in moving the
Indians from Chicago it is long odds that he was a delighted
spectator at the last great meeting at the "City by the Lake."

After awhile there was a disagreement between him and the
driver of the quondam Hardbread, and he was rechristined
Chicago. In the summer of 1868 he was matched against
the stallion Young Bashaw, then thought to be the fastest and
best horse in the West, and capable of successfully coping
with the flyers of the country. Young Bashaw was owned
by A. F. Faweett, who sold Dexter to Eobert Bonner, and he
firmly believed him to be the "king of the track." We
were in New York when the matches came off, and now,
writing entirely from memory, we do not attempt to give the
particulars, but the remembrance is very distinct of the tele-
gram which was br6ught up the long flight of stairs to the
Turf, Field and Farm office that Chicago had won the first of
the series, the time 2:243. This was capital time fourteen
years ago, and stamped Chicago as one of the good horses of
any part of the country.

In 1S71 he created still more of a sensation. There was
a free-for-all purse at Chicago and it was well known that
Goldsmith ttfaid and Lucy would be in it, and there was

quite a surprise when the entry box was opened and the
name of Chicago was found. The purse was $5,000, $2,500
to the first, SI, 500 to the second and SI, 000 to the third.
When the race came off there was still more surprise as at
one time it looked as though he were going to win the third
heat. He was some distance in the rear when the horses
came into the stre:ch, but was rapidly overhauling the lead-
ers, and such a shout went up as is rarely heard on a race
course, and a man who now holds a high position in the
National Trotting Association became so excited he fairly
shrieked "Chicago will win," and for the only time in our
long acquaintance with him accompanied the exclamation
with the sharpest kind of an epithet which some might have
thought profane. But it was too much to expect of even so
good a horse as our hero was on that day, and he was forced'
to succumb to the reigning belles of the track.

To the best of our recollection it was in 1S71 or 1S72 that
we received a letterfrom a friend in New Yoik to buy Chicago
for him. He was a liberal purchaser, very fond of the fast
trotter, and owned several, some of which we had bought for
him. In the whirligig of events he has become associated
with the press and is now the editor of a New York paper as
widely known as any journal in the United States. The
price authorized was $13,000, and though we felt that it was
in reality rather more than the horse was worth and that he
ought to be obtained for less money, the letter was read to
Mr. Graves. The answer was to the point. "Thirteen
thousand dollars, why it would not buy the hairs in his tail"
was the reply. "I have three horses the poorest of which it
would take $20,000 to get and Chicago is not that one."

It is unnecessary to follow his career since he came to
California, but enough has been shown to display the vicis-
situdes^in equine life. From a valuation of a sum akin to a
respectable fortune to being harnessed to an old wagon filled
with rubbish, the driver shouting rags, sacks and bottles
through the byways of the city is a sorrowful denouement.
Poor old Hardbread. Perhaps as he stands with his head
down while his owner is chaffering for the refuse he hauls he
is recalling his early days, the green pasture fields of his
old Kentucky home, the happy, happy days of colthood,
the caracoling through the streets of Louisville gay and
graceful, and the dream of the rolling, rattling barrels. He
rises his head, and it maybe that he again hears the cheers,
the frantic shouts as he is pressing the Queens to do their
best to reach the score first. Who can say that there is no
gift of retrospection granted? Let us believe that there is,
and that the pleasure of memory is some atonement for his
hard lot.

Hanging on the wall qf the editorial room of the Breeder
a>t> Sportsman* is a picture. It can scarcely be called a pic-
ture, more properly an unfinished sketch. In the back-
ground there are rounded, wooded hills, a stream winding
through a meadow, between the hills, and the foreground
representing an opening in an oak forest with a horse darting
through on a fast trot. But there are blotches of white on
the canvas and on the right the trees are incomplete. That,
too, has a history, a history in part connected with the sub-
ject of this sketch. When Henry Graves was the owner of
Chicago he employed the artist Scott to make paintings of
his favorite horses. Queen of the West, a handsome grey
mare by Pilot Jr., was the subject of one. She was of the
fleetest sort, had trotted half a mile in 1:03 in her training,
but fully as unreliable as she was fast. The second was Bay
Henry by Mambriuo Chief, from a thoroughbred mare and
also a remarkably fine looking horse, and the third was Chi-
cago. A Mr. Loomis was then associated with Mr. Graves in
the ownership of the horses, and he made some remark which
Scott did not like. Besides the finished picture which
showed Chicago harnessed to a sulky he had made
of the horse in motion entirely untrammeled; not a bI
him. The latter was the most lifelike, the most bj
the two, He would not let the owners have the

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icture which he entrusted to our care. The sketch he pre-
sented us with.

Some time before the great fire in Chicago D. A. Gage, with
whom we were then associated in ahorse breeding establish-
ment, was made acquainted with the necessities of a Nor-
wegian artist, so poor that he was actually in want. There
was none more liberal than Mr. Gage, and after presenting
the artist with money enough to relieve him he gave him a
commission to put Atwood Place, where we then lived, on
canvas, and for which he paid him a large sum in advance-
The house, a pretty cottage surrounded with large oaks, made
a pretty picture, and admirably the artist succeeded in re-
producing it. When finished it was hung in the rotunda of
the Sherman House and elicited many encomiums. While
working at that we suggested that he should take the sketch
of Chicago and fill iu a landscape, complete the coloring of
the horse, have it ehromoed, and under the title of "the
trotter at play" it would be likely to meet with a sale which
TDuldJremunerate him. He spent the week days at Atwood
Place, the Sundays with his family in Chicago. Sunday
night Chicago was a mass of flame, Monday it was a reeking
ruin. From that time we never could get a trace of the artist;
the picture which was finished was burned in the Sherman
House, and the unfinished sketch on the walls is all that re-
mains. The artist undoubtedly perished in the fire as Mr.
Gage had obtained plenty of work for him in the future.

There are other sad remembrances connected with the
horse. The man who drove him and gave him his first name,
after making a fortune in oil speculations, moved to Denver,
where he committed suicide. One of his former owners
died from the effects of excess, and poor Jim Kockey, one cf
the best drivers that ever sat in a sulky, went completely to
the bad and died when he should have been in the prime of
his usefulness.

TURF AND TRACK.

Fixed Events.

The San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Association Fair
at San Jose, September iiith to the 3uth inclusive.

Humboldt and Mendocino District Fair at RhonervUIe, September
19th. to September 22d inclusiva.

Modoc, Plumas aud Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October
3d to October 5th inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair at Reno, from Monday, October 2d to the 7th inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7th.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
tte 1-ith inclusive.

Los Angeles Agricultural Association, at Los Angeles, from October
I7th to 2lst inclusive.

Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association, November
11th, 15th, loth and 23d.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Lndiana State Fair, at Indianapolis, September 25th to the 30th inclu-
sive.

Western Michigan Fair, at Grand Rapids, September 25th to the 30th
inclusive.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

The Contra Costa Fair.

The 24th annual fair of the Contra Costa Agricultural
Association commenced on Monday, the 11th, and ended last
Saturday. The directors of the association labored hard and
faithfully to make the fair a success and if it has not come
up to their expectations it was no fault of theirs. The pre
miums offered for home and farm productions, and the
purses offered as inducements for the sporting classes to
bring out their fast horses, show the liberality and the
lively interest they have for the welfare of the organization.

On the first, second and thud days the attendance was
very small, but as the week advanced the numbers increased
and gave the fair grounds quite a lively appearance.

It was without doubt held too early in the season as the
farmers had not finished their harvesting, and being held at
the same time as the State Fair it did not turn out as success-
fully as in former years.

The fair grounds are situated between, and half a mile
distant from, the towns of Concord aud Pacheco. The
pavilion is a large and commodious building and quite handy
to the grand stand and the judges' stand. The numerous
productions of the field speak well for Contra Costa farmers;
the housewife with her many specimens of handiwork and
the works of local artists deserved their share of praise. The
stock sheds and stalls are well arranged and capable of ac-
commodating quite large numbers of stock, but their capa-
city was not taxed this year to any great extent.

The race track is in rather bad order but a winter's rain
will pack it down and in time it will be excelled by few
others.

Many of the races on the programme were not filled and
special purses were made up to take their places. Among the
principal races was one for all yearlings in the county that
came off on Monday. The babies trotted well and showed
much promise of future greatness. Capt. Dunham entered
Oscar; J. E. Tennent, Don Carlos; J. B. Tennent, Pinole
Jr.; R. H. Nason, F. McGuire and J. H. Nason's, McVey.
The race was best three in five. R. H. Nason's F. McGuire
won the first and second heats and first money, $35; Oscar
econd money, $10; McVey third $5. Don Carlos and
Piuo'e Jr. were distanced n the fi st heat.

The second was a running race, free to all two-year-olds in
the county, for a purse of $50 ; S35 for the first, $10 for the
second, and $5 for the third, best three in five. Rosette, Lady
Emma, and Idler were the horses. Mr. Gett's Idler won the
race and first and third money, Lady Emma second. The
trotting race of Tuesday was thej most exciting race of all.
The purse was $250, free to all horses owned in the county ;
first horse $165, second $60, and third $25. John Rogers
entered Barney ; H. G. Cox, Vengeance ; J.E. Durham, Con-
ductor; N. Graber. Gypsy Huntington and R. H. Nason,
Urania. The horses took their positions in the order above
mentioned ; Urania was the favorite. The first heat was trot-
ted in 2 46, the horses coming in in the same order that they
started. On the second heat Urania was let out and showed
what she could do, going under the wire in 2:46 with Ven-
geance second, Gipsy Huntington third, Barney fourth and
Conductor fifth. The third heatwas made in 2:44, the horses
all doing their best. Urania came in first, Barney second,
Vengeance third, Conductor fourth and Gipsy Huntington
fifth. Urania won the fourth heat and first money, $165 ;

Barney second money, $60; Vengeance third money, $25 *
Condutcor fourth and Gipsy Huntington distanced ; time
2:44.

The second race of Tuesday was for pacing, horses that
could beat 2 :50. R. H. Nason entered Doc ; T. Downing
Silvertail, and Capt. Downing Onward. Onward won the
raee and first money in one heat leaving Doc and Silvertail
outside of distance. After this came a running race" free to
all horses in the county. Purse $150, First horse $100;
second horse $35 ; third horse $15. T. Pacheco entered Dick
Ruby, W. A. J. Gift, Idler, and B. McKinny, Lady Emma.
In the first heat Idler lost considerable on the start but crowd-
ed Dick Ruby on the homestretch. Dick Ruby won the heat,
Idler second, Lady Emma distanced; time 1:49. Idler won
the second heat in 1:52, the third heat in 2:01 and the fourth
heat and first money in 1 :57^, Dick Ruby winning the sec-
ond money. On Thursday only one race on the programme
was filled but several special purses were made up aud com-
peted for, one of which caused considerable excitement which
was not down on the bills. The race was for a purse of $100,
best 3 in 5. Capt. Durham entered Ned; H. G. Cox, Ven-
geance, and N. Graber, Gipsy Huntington. The first heat
was won by Gipsy Huntington, Vengeance second and Ned
third. Time 2:58£. On the second heat Ned came in first,
Vengeance second" and Gipsy Huntington third; time 2:53^.
Complaint was made against H. G. Cox, the driver of Ven-
geance, for foul driving and a marshal was ordered to escort
Mr. Cox around the track; on the following heat, which was
the third, the marshal reported that Cox was not driving to
win. When Cox heard the report he drove toward the stalls
but when he reached the gate he struck his horse with the
whip, dashed through the gate and started for the county
road. Both marshals started in pursuit of the horse and a
lively race took place around a stubble field before the hors*
was captured and returned to the track. Cox's excuse for
this singular conduct was that he "was afraid of vio-
lence from those who had bet on his horse; and also that
his horse was coming down with the pinkeye, and he wished
to withdraw from the race." The only race of any note ell
Friday was for a purse of $150. Barney, Jim Lee, Chicago
and Urania were entered. The best time was 2:42; the race
and first money was won by Urania. There were no races en
Saturday owing to a heavy rain. The award of prizes on
stock will be published later.

Fall Meeting P. C. B. H. A.

The programme of the Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association is as follows:

Introductory day, Saturday, November 11. No. 1, purse
$200; free for all, $10 each; a dash of three-quarters of a
mile.

No. 2, purse $200; free for all maidens, $10 each; one
mile, entrance money to second horse.

No. 3, Handicap stake for all ages, free for all; $25
entrance and $10 if declared, $250 added; $50 to second
horse; a dash of a mile and an eighth.

No. 4, selling purse, $200; a mile and a quarter for all
ages; entrance free; $50 to second horse. The winner to be
sold at auction; horses entered for S 1,500 to carry regular
weight, if for $1,000, five pounds allowed; if for $750, ten
pounds; if for $500, seventeen pounds,, and if for $300,
twenty-two pounds. Any one can claim the winner, and
the excess realized beyond the amount at which the horse is
entered to be divided between the association and the owner
of the second horse.

First day, regular meeting, November 15. No. 1, the
Ladies' stake.

No. 2, purse of $250, free for all, three-quarters of a mile
and repeat, entrance free; the winner of the dash of three-
quarters on the first day to carry 10 pounds extra.

No. 3. the Vestal Stake.

No. 4, handicap purse of $250 for two-year-olds; $25 each
and $10 if declared; $50 to the second horse, dash of a mile.

Second day, regular meeting, November IS. No. I, purse
of $200, a dash of seven-eighths of a mile, $50 to the second
horse; entrance free; the winner of the three-quarter dash
to carry ten pounds extra.

No. ], purse of $250; heats of a mile and an eighth, en-
trance free; $50 to second horse; maiden three-year-olds al-
lowed seven pounds; four-year-olds twelve pounds, and
maiden five-year-olds and over twenty pounds; the winner
of the dash at this distance on the first day to carry five
pounds extra.

No. 3, handicap purse of $250 for all three-year-olds. A
dash of a mile and quarter; $25 each and $15 if declared;
the second horse to receive $50.

No. 4, purse $250, a mile and repeat over four hurdles; $50
to second horse. Entrance free.

Third day regular meeting, November 23. No. 1, the
Finnegan stake.

No. 2, the Fame stake.

No. 3, the Baldwin stake.

No. 4, Consolation purse of $200, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; entrance free; a mile dash; horses beaten twice
allowed ten pounds, and three times, fifteen pounds.

In the stakes already filled there are many nominations
aud in order to encourage this style of running it has been
decided to give a second purse for a hurdle race, of which
the particulars will be given in our next issue.

The Colts That Have Gone East.
From the following note it will be seen that the Palo Alto
colts are now well on their way to the sceue of their engage-
ments, and it also gives dates and places where they will
trot. It appears like a sho-t time to get them in readiness to
trot in less than two weeks from the time of their arrival in
New York, but if the weather is favorable we think it will be
all right. The latter part of September is generally fine in
that country, though in some years the equinoctial storms
extend into October. The news will be eagerly awaited in
California, and if there are no mishaps we have the utmost
confidence that they will win through.

Palo Alto, Sept. IS, 1SS2.

Editor Brkkuer and Sportsman: The following is a list
of the colts shipped East on Sunday last, and their engage-
ments:

Wildflower, 3 yrs. Mali Stakes, Oct. 3, New York.

Marlet, 3 yrs. Mali Stakes, Oct. 3, New York.

Bertha, 3 yrs. Kentucky Stakes, Oct. 11, Lexington, Ky.

Hinda Rose, 2 yrs. Lexington Stakes, Oct. 10, Lexington,
Ky.

Flower Girl, 2 yrs. Lexington Stakes, Oct. 10, Lexington.

Kentucky Stakes, 76 nominations, 39 declarations.

Lexington Stakes, S5 nominations, ^36 declarations.

The above stock was shipped in charge of Chas. Marvin.

Yours truly,

Frank Cooey.

The State Pair.

The weather on the Friday was a very welcome contrast to
the intensa heat of the Tuesday and "Wednesday, when every
one, and esxiecially those living on the Bay, suffered im-
mensely from its effects. During the morning there was a
greal deal of talk indulged in concerning the race of the 2:22
class, and the general idea prevailed that if Romero, through
his recent sickne s, had not been short of work, the final re-
sult would have beeu different, and the many stories were
amusing, how hundreds aud hundreds were at stake, that
by careful and systematic hedging resulted in the gain or
loss of only a few dollars. Through an error made iu the tran-
scribing of the race from the original notes, the principal heat
was omitted from our report last week, and the following is
another account of this very interesting race :

There was but little difficulty in getting them off on even
terms, Goldsmith sending Romero at once to tbe fore and at
the half, in the fairly good time of 1:10}, the gray led by
three lengths, Brigadier, driven by his owner, having lost in ft
break, wnile Belle Echo, also piloted by her owner, was ap-
parently being held in reserve. After the first half the pace
became slower, Belle Echo getting oft her feet, and although
Brigadier closed up part of the distance that separated him
from the winner, Romero finished in a jog in 2:22A. The
second heat was of a far more lively character and this time
Brigadier was shaken up to his work and he was almost
lapped with Romero when the latter reached the half mile in
the fast time of 1:08, and Romero trotting very squarely fin-
ished the heat in 2:20 by three lengths from Brigadier, the
mare making a poor third. The announcement of the time
was received by the public with applause, but his backers
were less confident about his being able to repeat in any
such time.

Nevertheless there was as yet but little hedging as it was
also thought that Romero could finish the race in the next
heat, and $100 to $40 were still wagered freely on his chances.
Romero to a fair start again tried to outspeed Brigadier, but
the latter put in some pretty bursts of speed that kept him
always within reaching distance and along the upper turn he
gradually closed up, so that on swinging into the home
stretch he was at Romero's wheel and although he was urged
to his greatest speed, a bad skip ended his chances and
Brigadier dashed under the wire the winner in 2:23, the half
having been made in 1 :10.

Now the boys began to be alarmed and there was a good
deal of hedging on both sides that made up a very profitable
race for the pool-box. Brigadier sold on an average at $150
against $80 for Romero while Belle Echo brought $75 on the
strength of a report that she had been kept in reserve for a
a brilliant finish. This time it was Brigadier who assurttd
the initiative and Belle Echo was sometimes in pretty close
attendance, but when the half was reached in 1:14 and Briga-
dier was well in advance it appeared evident to the staunch-
est friends of Romero that he was not in condition to last
through a race of split heats. But he still made a good ef-
fort in the homestretch and was only beaten out by Briga-
dier by four lengths in 2:2s1.

Now there was a stampede to hedge the Romero tickets
and Brigadier sold for $100 to $30 on the field. This time
again the pace was of a leisurely description, Brigadier reach-
ing the half mile in 1:15 with both the others on even t;rms
just lapping him. Here the speed was increased and the three
came down the stretch with Brigadier still well in the lead
when within the last fifty yards Belle Echo was brought up
with a masterly rush, and they went under the wire so close-
ly locked that the judges decided it a dead heat in 2:27 J.
The final heat was altogether between Belle Echo and Briga-
dier, the odds'being $50 to $20 in the tatter's favor. The
two horses trotted to the half lapped together in 1:13$, while
Romero's movements were hampered by a bad break on the
first turn. They trotted together admirably and c n so even
terms that it looked like a repetitirn of a dead heat when at
the draw gate Belle left her feet and could never close the
gap, Brigadier being pressed to the finish in 2:25], and yet
as before mentioned the origiual backers of Brigadier were
not happy, as they had so carefully hedged their bets that
they lost on their investments.

The card for the Friday was composed of four running
races, the first of which was the colt aud filly stake, a dash
of a mile for two-year-olds, $50 entrance, $15 forfeit, with
$200 added. There were ten original entries, but only three
sported silk, May B running highest in the pools at $50
against $35 for Flou Flou and $5 for Certiorari. Among the
principal absentees were Satanella of the Palo Alto stable,
Lou Spencer, belonging to Mr. Winters, and Panama, owned
by Mr. Coutts. It was an easy task for Mr. Finigan, who
acted as starter, to get them off pretty well together, and May
B at once shot to the front, with Flou Flou held readily with-
in reaching distance, aud thus they traveled well around the
upper tnru when Flou Flou gradually moved up and chal-
lenging May B at the distance won a beautifully contested
race by a short head in 1 :46}, Certiorari being a poor third.

SUMMARY.

Agbicultttbal Park. Sacramento. September 15.— Colt and Filly
Stake, for two-year-olds; dash of one mile, $50 entrance, 815 forfeit,
$200added; second horae, $50, third, $25. Ten entries, of which eeven
pay forfeit.
C. Van Buxen names P. Coutts" blk f Flou Flou. by Monday, dam Jennie

C, 97 poundB 1

Put. Robson names ch f May B, by Shannon, dam Jessie K, 97 pornie. 3
G. W. Trahern names ch g CerUorari, by Joe Daniels, dam by Norfolk,

97 pounds '

Time— 1 :4GJ.

The next was a selling race for all ages, a dash of a mile
and a quarter, in which Ella Doane was privately announced
as a sure thing aud consequently she fetched the highest
price at about $25 against $40 for the Held in which were
Haddington, Vila Randlett, Em-bre anil Sister to Lottery.
The race was entirely between Ella Doane aud Haddington,
both carrying nearly even weights. At the drop of the flag
Haddington moved briskly to the front and at the end of
half a uiile was fully five lengths ahead of Ella, an 1 going so
easily that it looked as if the favorite was destined to be
bowled over for the second time in the day, but down the
back stretch aud around the straigfit Ella, Euchre aud Vila
moved closer up and at the draw gate they were all whipping
save Ella and she out- itayed them all, winning in a haudy
manner in 2: 10 J, Haddington a good sec jnd, and Vila Rand-
lett a fair third.

SUMMARY,

Same dny--Selln:» race, p.irse, $W; for all ages; dub of one and, a
quarter miles; $U>- to second horse; entrance, five per cent, to third!
horses entered tobesoH for 81,500 carry full weight; for SI ,200. three

poundB off; for $l,ftnn, five pounds off; for $750. seven pounds off; for
9600 ten pounds off; 11' entries of which seven declared out.
H. C. Judsou names b m (aRed) Ella Doane, |$],200.) by Wildidle, dam

Nettle Brown, 108 lba .. •■-•••■■ *

P. J. Bhafler names b h <5> HaddiuKtou (81.000). by Imported Had-

dincton.dam by Norfolk, 109 lbs ..... 2

W L Pritc'mnl names b f(4), Vila Randlett i$l .000), by ^aterford,

dam Little Sophia, lOOlbfl 3

H. Schwartz names bf (3) Sister to Lottery i$5u0), by Monday, dam

Virginia. 82 Ida ■■••••• °

J. T. ttilmer names ch h (6> Eucbro 1*600), by Leiustcr. dam Flush,

10? Mm, ■

Tirae—2:10i.

.

1882

£pxe JESvccdcv and Jiporismati.

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the field became first choice at $50, but there was seemingly
no desire among the backers of Honesty to hedge their in-
vestments, as he sold for §35 and Ashley for $S. In this heat
Del Snr -was left on a run and Ashley passed Cairo at the
<jnarter as he was indulging in the same jumping, but Cairo
soon resumed the advantage, and although Honesty this
time made au effort to come up, Cairo beat him out by two
lengths in 2:2Sj, Ashley being a poor third and Tump Win-
ston distanced. Now there was some lively betting, the field
bringing $120, $40 for Honesty and $10 for Ashley, and
when his backers were abandoning his chances Honesty
took it into his head to make a rattling good heat, for
although both Cairo aud Ashley were ahead of him at the
half mile, he was even with them on the homestretch and
after a handsome tussle: Honesty won in 2:26.' by a short
head from Cairo, Del Sur being third. Honesty was again
installed first choice at $50 against $40 for the field, but this
time Cairo gave a good proof of his endurance, for he waltzed
away from his opponents and won in 2:27 by seven open
lengths from Honesty, Del Sur being a poor third, and this
brought the week's meeting to a rather tame conclusion.

SCMMABY.

Same Day— Purse, $600; for arranged entries, divided at the same
rates as in all the other purses, sixty per cent . to the first, thirty per
■cent . to the second and ten per cent, to the third horse.
John Hughes names ch h Cairo, by Cheifiain, dam un-
known 3 112 1

J. H. Dodge names ch h Honesty, by Priam, dam byCheif-

tain i 3 2 12

L. J. Rose enters blk s Del Sur, by The Moor, dam

Gretchen 1 5 4 3 3

Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley, by Plumas, dam by

George 2 4 3 4 4

Eugene Mara names ch g Tump Winston, by Primus,

dam Lady Don 5 2 dist.

Time— 2:25j, 2:262, 2:28.1, 2:26$, 2:27.
Stock Exhibits and Premiums,
The exhibits of blood stock, horses, cattle, sheep and
swine at the State Fair which closed last Saturday were larger
and more varied than have ever been before seen at Agricul-
tural Park and indicated a healthy and increasing interest in
the breeding of the noblest specimens of the bluest blood.
The great increase in the number of exhibitors in these de-
partments is a matter of congratulation and satisfaction to
those who hope and desire to see California moving toward that
place in the first rank to which she is entitled as the natural
home of the equine and bovine nobility. Farmers recognize the
value of book pedigrees as they never have before and the gentle-
men of wealth who can find congenial employment for thei r
money and tastes in a systematic effort toattainperfectionixi
the lower animals are steadily growing in number. One o :
the notable features of the fair this year was the exhibit o t
Mr. J. B. Haggin, which included thoroughbred horses of the
most unexceptionable strains, standard trotters, draft and
coach horses. The collection was larger than that of any
other single exhibition and of a character that elicited the
unqualified admiration of the lookers-on, both the versed and
unversed in horse lore. All branches of the horse family
were represented among the different competitors for prizes
and the specimens submitted were of the finest in their sev-
eral classes. Of the cattle, Col. Younger was alone as an ex-
hibitor of Shorthorns and deserved the many high enco-
miums his herd received. In the list of Jerseys, manyhreed-
ers appeared, Henry Pierce of this city being the largest,
with twenty-eight thoroughbreds. Major Robert Beck was
at the fore and carried off the first prize with his handsome
bulls. R. Noel of Grass Valley and Jas. Askew of Plaeerville
also showed fine herds of Jerseys and divided the honors
with the valley breeders. Ayrsbires, Devons, and other less
prominent herds were present in the highest types. Ap-
pended is a list of the exhibits, and the premiums awarded:
Entries in Horse Department.
Thoroughbred stallions, 4 years and over, Wm. M. Murray,
Tulare, Saml. Stephenson, by Thad Stevens — by Rifleman.
Wm. Boots, Milpitas, Nathan Coombs, by Lodi — Miama.
Geo. Hearst, San Francisco, Jim Brown, by Foster —
Flush.

Three-year-olds, W. M. Murray, Tulare, Bird Catcher
(brother to Modoc).

Two -year-olds, W. L. Pritchard, Berrian, by Bazaar — Avail.
Thoroughbred mares, 4 years old and over, Wm. Boots,
Milpitas, Mollie H, by Wildi die— Mamie Hall.

Three-year-olds, A. M. Ottenback, Routier Station, Sacra-
mento county, Lillie S, by Leinster — by Breckenridge.

Two-year-olds J. B. Haggin, Young Flush, by Leinster
— Flush; ditto, Irene by Leinster, ditto — Irene Harding.

Yearlings, J. B. Haggin, Rosebella, by King Alphonso — Mi-
randa; ditto, Joy, by Lever — Alix; ditto, Mariposa, Monarchist
— Heliotrope; ditto, Faustini, by imported Glenelg — Marmot;
ditto, Lina, by King Alphonso^Titania; ditto, Mileta, by
Lever — Malta; ditto, Ginlietta, by Monarchist — Alert; ditto,
Hirondelle, by imported Glenelg — Susie Linwood; ditto,
Sweetbriar, by Virgil — Impudence; ditto, Schoolgirl, by Pat
Malloy — Gleniune; ditto, My Love, by Virgil — Lightfoot;
ditto, La Favorita, by Glenelg — Edeny.

Families not thoroughbred, sire and not less than 5 colts,
S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Admiral and 10 colts, by Volunteer —
La^ Piers- n.

Families not thoroughbred, dam and not less than 2 colts,
Wm. Bandeen, Hicksville, Dollie and 2 colts, by Tecumseh
—by St. Clair.

Class 2, horses of all work, stallions, 4 years and over, W.
A. Munnion, Dixon, Pedro, Jr., by Pedro — Kentucky Whip
Stock.

J. Bassett, Elk Grove, Charlie, by Charlie — Unknown;
ditto, Byron, by Charlie, ditto— unknown; ditto, Bob, by Char-
— lie unknown.

A. Bellina, Haywards, Gen. Grant Jr., by Gen. Grant —
Morgan Mare.

W. R. Cummington, Nicolaus, Montreal Telegraph, by
Champion — Blanche; ditto, Levy Slaggard, by Capt. Slaggard
— Lucy.

E. Comstock, Sacramento, Prince, by Sir Wm. Wallace —
Polly.

A. Martin, Davisville, Yolo county, Frank Murphy, by
Tarn O'Shanter — Norman.
J. W. Chiles, Davisville, Joe, Joe Daniels — Unknown.
T. Van Vechten, Brighton, Sacramento county, Combina-
tion, by Vibrator — Hambeltonian.

J. B. Haggin, San Francisco, Admiral, an imported French
stallion, three years old.
Wm. McCleUan, Madison, Prince, Clydesdale — unknown.
J. Rassett, Elk Grove, John, by Charlie — Unknown.
A. D. Miller, Brighton, Hamilton, by Cal. Star — Nelson.
Two-year-olds, J. Rassett, Elk Grove, Prince, by Charlie —
unknown.

A. Bellina, Haywards, Mayboy, by Gen. Grant Jr. — by Bel-
mont.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, Black Prince, by Crown Prince —
Bunk mare.

Yearlings, S. W. Horn, Sutter Creek, Major Nelson, by
Chieftain — by Nelson.

A. Bellina, Haywards, Frank, by Gen. Grant Jr. — by
Battler; ditto, Elijah Belmont, by Gen. Grant — Belmont
mare.

For the next race there were great expectations, it being a
post stake, a dash of three miles, $100 entrance, with $500
added, weight 100 pounds save for three-year-olds, they to
carry 90 pounds. There were six entries, namely: W. Boots,
Palo Alto Stock Farm, W. L. Pritchard, George Hearst, J.
T. Gilmer and Stemler & Ayres. Now from this list it ap-
peared as if Precious, Jim Brown, Red Boy and Fred Collier
would all be started for this valuable stake, but the lovers of
a well contested race were doomed to disappointment, as
when the nominations closed on the Wednesday evening it
was found that there were only three, Wm. Boots naming
Mollie H;W.|L. Pritchard, Captain Kidd, and Stemler &
Ayres, Fred Collier. This race seemed almost a walk-over
for Fred Collier and odds were freely laid at $100 to $15 in
his favor but as a miniature simoon broke over the track just
before the horses were called to the post, the quotations be-
came rapidlv reduced and $20 to $25 could be obtained on
the field against $S0 for Fred. There were several reasons
adduced for the change, one being that Fred Collier had not
quite recovered from his sickness, and that he would find it
hard to go the distance at any kind of a good pace. Then
there were some dark kints thrown out that Captain Kidd
was a far better horse than he was given credit for, and that
if he could be controlled he would give a good account of
himself, but this he disproved, immediately he arrived at
the post, as at the first false start he broke away and galloped
nearly half a mile before he was got under control. Again
the wind came whirling the sand up in countless eddies,
and in such masses that sad havoc was played with the cos-
tumes of the ladies and children who crowded the grand
stand, and at times the clouds of dust were so dense that no
view could be obtained of the track on the opposite and
upper turns, a strong presage of an approaching heavy rain
storm. The race requires but very little description. Captain
Kidd, apparently overpowering his jockey, rushed off at a ter-
rible pace, and when he finished the first mile in 1:451 with
Fred aud Mollie respectively twenty and twenty-five lengths
behind, it was evident he could not keep up the pace, as al-
ready he showed signs of distress. Shortly after passing the
grand stand the Captain began falling back and on the mid
back stretch Fred Collier assumed the lead amid great ap-
plause and at the completion of the second mile in 3:38 he
led Kidd by thirty lengths and soon after the latter fell back
to the rear division, but Mollie H had no chance whatever to
close the gap between her and the leader, and Fred won in
5:40 by a couple of hundred yards with Captain Kidd beaten
off.

SUMMARY.

Same day— Post Stake, dash of three miles, free for all, $100 entrance,
$500 added, weight 100 pounds, three-year-olds 90 pounds, second
horse to receive £150, third 3100. Starters to be named to the Secretary
Wednesday evening, at or before 8 o'clock p. u„ the subscribers being
Wm. Boots, Palo Alto Stock Farm. "W. L. Pritchard, George Hearst, J. T.
Gilmer, and Stemler & Ayres.
StemleT & Ayres name ch g Fred Collier, 4 years, by Joe Hooker,

dam Puss, by Norfolk 1

Wm. Boots names b m Mollie H, 5 years, by Wildidle, dam Mamie

Hall, by Norfolk 2

W. L. Pritchard names be Captain Kidd, 3 years, by Leinster, dam

Tibbie Dunbar 3

Time— 5:40.

The fourth race was a Consolation purse of $250 for beaten
horses, entrance free, a mile and repeat, in which were nom-
inated Maria F, Atalanta, May D and Jim Douglas ; the en-
tries being made immediately before the running of the Post
Stake. As the meeting was drawing to a close in a betting
point of view there was a general scramble among the talent
either to make up their losses or to increase their little hoard
in this race and betting was consequently very heavy while
the mutual pools were, as in all running races, totally inad-
equate to the demand. Curious to relate, May D was made
first choice, probably on a favorable answer to some private
trial ; but public form was far from being ignored and Maria
L and Atalanta both had enthusiastic supporters while the
fine running of Jim Douglas last year was not forgotten.

It was now 4:30; the sky again grew dark, clouds of dust
raised by contesting winds blowing from all quarters, appar-
ently, swept up and down the track, and filled the air so that
one could not see a distance of fifty yards. Hats were blown
across the paddock, light wraps wafted aloft, parasols re-
versed, plumes disarranged, bonnets crushed in, horse nets
torn off or turned over the animals' heads, the cards on the
judges' bulletin board torn down, and all sorts of light dam-
age done. The people enjoyed the scene immensely, and
cheered loudly every unlucky pedestrian who went scudding
after his fleeing hat. Presently thunder was heard, sheet
and forked lightning flashes athwart the lowering sky, and
just as the Consolation race was called, down came the rain.
Then there was one of the liveliest and most amusing scenes
witnessed that has been recorded. Twelve hundred people
in the paddock and on the course broke for cover, while the
7,000 under shelter poked all sorts of fun at them, and gave
them sonorous and gratuitous advice how to dodge between
the drops and pick themselves out of the sloppy mud of the
track that developed in ten seconds after the down-pour
began. For the next half hour, between the laughter of one
side, and the chagrin of the other, the storm, mud, thunder
and lightning, the dripping jockeys and the drenched pedes-
trians, there was merriment and entertainment enough to
satisfy the most laughter-loving mortal ever born. The race
was sent off in the midst of the rain, and part of it was run
in mud hoof deep. The jockeys came in so covered with
mud, aud their faces so plastered with mother earth, that it
was difficult to recognize them, while their silk and satin
uniforms were fairly ruined. It was their own desire to run
the race, despite the storm, for at one time the Board of
Judges were on the point of ordering the race postponed.
As may he supposed there was not so much trouble send-
ing the horses off as there was to get the jockeys out from
the eaves that gave them shelter from the drenching raiu.
At the first trial they were dispatched to a somewhat strag-
gling start, Atalanta forcing tne pace at a furious rate and at
every stride bespattering May D and Maria F, who were
striving to get up with her, but in vain as she finished first
in l:44j, two lengths ahead of May D, with Jim Douglas a
fair third. Th*is was considered very fast time by those who
had not had experience on the Eastern race courses, where it
is known that when the rain has not the time to soak into
the second and hard coating, the track; is not made much
heavier by a strong rain storm, as the effects are felt much
more on the succeeding day. Atalanta now became the best
choice, but there were a great many who freely backed Maria
F, as she had shown rough, but good honest formall through
the season, while the other two met with only lukewarm
support. In the second heat Jim Douglas at first made1 the
running and at the half mile post he just led the three
others all bunched, but he could no longer keep the pace and
resigned the first position to May D, who, as they rattled
down the homestretch, looked a winner, but Maria F gradu-
ally overhauled her and beat her out in 1 :47, with Atalanta a
good third. There was now a great deal of betting on the
final heat, Maria F selling for $60 against $10 for May D,
and $25 for the other two combined. A prettier finale was
never seen on a race course, Atalanta running up to Maria

k I ^ \ ?nd ?6Ver being able t0 Set m°re than the
shortest of necks ahead, and thus at the hight of their speed
they went around locked together as a team and as they
entered the homestretch Atalanta was seen to give wav a
little and an excited trainer offered $100 to $10 that she was
beaten, that was quickly taken up by one of the directors of
the Blood Horse Association, and it looked as if the Ion*
odds were lost, as Atalanta, with great gamenesj
came again, but amid yells and applause, whi£
ping and spurring, Maria F headed the race in 1.-47
lLy I e j£ortest of head9' the general belief being that
the two fillies were so evenly matched that if Maria F had
held the outside position the result would have been re-
versed.

BUMMABT.

Consolation Purse 3250 for beaten horses; one mile and repeat:
entrance free; second horse to receive 350. ^ *

George Hearst names ch f Maria F, by Leinster, dam Flush 3

years, 92 pounds ' , _ _

Theodore Winter names ch f Atalanta,' by ' Norfolk," dam" Lady

Jane, y2 pounds 13 2

H- C._Judson names cb m May D, 4 years," by "wiididle! dam

P»ettie Brown, by Rifleman. 105 pounds 2 2 B

George Howsou names b s Jim Douglas, i years', by WiYdYdYe.

dam by Norfolk, 103 pounis 3 4 4

Time, 1 :44}, 1 :47~ 1:47.

Saturday.

Through reasons over which the Society had no control the
final day of the meeting did not possess those attractions
that in some years caused the receipts at the Park to equal
if not to exceed those of any previous day of the meeting
The first on the card was a double team race for a*purse of
bS00 for the 2:40, class which fell through by reason of ail-
ments in one horse in each team. Then the purse for the
2:19 class failed to fill and to take its place the directors offered
a purse for runner of $350 for a mile and repeat race -
that was the first one on the card and included in the entries
were Nighthawk, Howell and Frank Khoades, Maria F being
withdrawn after her punishing race of the previous day. To
use a very common but expressive word, there seemed to be
a little "shenanagin" going on in regard to the betting in
this race. On the evening before, there was some rivalry for
first position between Howell and Nighthawk, the former sell-
ing at last as first favorite at §50 to §40 with §5 to Frank
Khoades. In the morning there was a good deal of useless
cackle indulged in as to a rider being got at to throw a heat
and other nonsense that induced Mr.Shafterto give the mount
on Nighthawk, to How^on a resolution that in the way of results
was lamentable indeed as the mare is very difficult to manage,
and as she was already somewhat sore and ill tempered, itTis
not astonishing that she could not run anywhere up to her
previous bright record and consequently was beaten. But
nevertheless Nighthawk was made a great favorite in the
pools, selling for $100 against $65 for Howell and S10 for
Frank Khoades. The mare was terribly fractious, greatly de-
laying the start, but when the flag was dropped Fra^nk rushed
for the lead and held it for nearly half a mile and at that
point the three were all on even terms, but on the home
stretch Howell came away and won handily in 1:43.',, Night-
hawk a fair second. In the second and final heat" 'Howell
was a great favorite and he had a slight advantage under a
pull, all the way round, and although Nighthawk made a
desperate finish under whip and spur, Howell took the race
easily in 1:45.

SUMMARY.
Agbicuxtueai. Pabk, Sacbamejtto, September 15,— Purse of §350 the
seomd horse to receive the entries, five per cent, of the purse and the
tbird horse £50 ; a mile and repeat.
Stemler & Ayre3 name b g Joe Howell, aged, by Bonnie Scot

land dam Eva Sheppard, by imported Sovereign, 111 pounds. 1 1

P. J. Shafternames b m Nighthawk, five years, by imported Had-
dington, dam by Norfolk, 111 pounds 2 i

W. H. Pritchard names b s Frank Rhoades, four years, by Leinster

dam Addie A., 103 pounds "3 3

Time— 1:4 J*. 1:45.
The next race for decision was the famous Occident Stake,
in which of all the original entries only five made their third
payments, and as they have all suffered more or less from
the epizooty, there was but one that made her appearance and
that was Bertha of the Palo Alto stable, and she walked over
for the stakes and piece of plate presented by the Associa-
tion.

SUMMARY.

Same day— Occident Stake for 1882, closed in 1881, and the third pay-
ments have been made on the following:
Leland Stanford names b f Bertha, by Electioneer, dam American

Oirl, by Toronto Sontag ^^

James M. Learned names b c Adrian, by Reliance, Dam by Ken-
tucky Hunter pd f {_

J. C. Simpson names b c Anteeo, by Electioneer, dam Columbine','

by A . W. Richmond pd f t.

H. Waldstein names b f Nellie W, by Electioneer, dam full sister

to Aurora, by John Nelson pa ft_

Leland Stanford names b c Benefit, by Gen. Benton, dam Lucetta

by Rysdyk's Hambletonian !pd ft.

Next on the card was a race for gentlemen's saddle horses
in which professional riders were barred. The entries were
Prince, Truant, Nellie Woods, John and a chestnut horse
without a name. At the drop of the flag the running was
made by the two latter, but before they reached the half mile
they were both pumped out and John took the lead, while
Truant was gently held in reserve, and when, while well in
the homestretch, he was let loose, he won with something to
spare in 1:55, with Prince second two lengths ahead of John
and Nellie Woods pulling up far in the rear. The race was
well ridden on the winning aud second horses.

SUMMARY

Gentlemen's Saddle Horse Race : Purse S100 ; dasb of one mile ;
weight not less than 140 pounds. Professional riders barred.

O. C. Jackson nanies ch h Truant 1

Fred Bridge name ch h Prince a

Henry Clem p names bh John 3

B. W. Cavanaugh names ch h 4

J. L. Zuver names ch m Nellie Woods 5

Time— 1:55.

It had been announced that Wildflower would trot
against her record of 2:21, but she in turn was suffering from
the prevailing complaint and she was merely shown in the
track, where her fine and graceful form elicited many favora-
ble comments.

The last was an arranged race for a purse of $000, in
which Honesty was whooped up into the first position, aud
until the contest was at au end he was almost always the
favorite and his sanguine backers realized that "Honesty is
not always the best policy." He sold for $80 against $25 for
Ashley and a like amount for the field, in which were Cairo,
Del Sur and Tump Winston. Why Ashley should sell over
Cairo as second favorite was a conundrum no one could un-
derstand, and before the race was over many regretted that
they had not followed the British example and "taken
Cairo." The first heat was all between Del Stir and Ashley,
aud the former beat the latter out by a length in 2:25$, aiid
at double that length caxce Cairo, and then the favorite, witn
Winston last. In the second heat Del Sur again made
pace but with a bad break he resigned the position to Ashley
wb/j in turn was lappe I at the half mile and then pas
Cairo, who finished a pretty heat first in 226}, two
ahead of Tump Winston, with Honesty a fair third, .V

196

2?fre fEfceecLer and jiptfristtmrx.

Sept 23

Under one year, A. Bellina, Haywards — Rowdy Boy, by
Gen. Grant Jr. by — Belmont; ditto, Butt Cut, by Gen. Grant
— by Belmont.

Horses of all work, mares, four years and over, J. Bassett,
Elk Grove, Lucy, by Charlie— unknown.

A. Bellina, Haywards, Dollie, unknown — unknown.

E. Comstock, Sacramento, Coalie, by Old John Nelson —
Pollie.

S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Eva, by Admiral— unknown.

A. D. Miller, Brighton, Lucy Gray, by Senator — Ham-
bletonian; ditto, Perch, by Idol— Black Hawk and Messen-
ger.

Four years old and over with colt, M. Wick, Oroville, Fly
and colt, Clysdesdale — Potomac mare.

Two -year- olds, S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Mary, by Admiral
— unknown.

Yearlings, B. E. Harris, San Francisco, Abbottine, by
Abbotsford — LeDa Bowles.

R. Brown, Brighton, Fanny, by Franklin — Messenger.

Sucking colt, E. Comstock, Sacramento, Lena, by Leinster
— Cora,

Class 3, draft horses, stallions, four years and over, A. J.
Ogden, Woodland, Tarn O'Shanter, by T. O'Shanter— un-
known J. Coonrod, Davisville, Norman, by imported Cupid —
Young America; T. Skillman, Petaluma, Tornado, by import-
ed St. Lawrence — imported Eureka; A. H. Thomasseu, Ron-
tier Station, Highland Laddie, by Wm. Wallace— by Laboo;
T. Williamson, Sacramento, Honest Tom, by Tom Thumb —
Maud; C. Porter, Marysville, Conqueror, by Conqueror — St.
Lawrence mare; H. H. Wilson, Nicolaus, St. Lawrence, by
Champion Bell Eyre — St. Lawrence mare; J. B. Haggin, San
Francidfeo, Black Prince, by imported Shire Horse.

Three-year-olds, R. J. Merkley Sa«ramento,Noiinandy II by
Normandy — Nellie; A. J. Pierce, Petaluma, Charlemagne, by
Duke de Chartres — Susie Rose; P. H. Murphy, Brighton,
Grey Eagle, by Normandj' — Black Maria.

Two-year-olds, T. Skillman, Petaluma, Monarch, by Tor-
nado— Polly; E. Comstock, Sacramento, Bellie, by Norman
horse — Mary.

Yearlings, R. J. Currey, Dixon, Nimbus, by Duke of
Mayons — Clydesdale mare; T. Skillman, Petaluma, Model, by
T ornado — Lu cy

Under one year old, R. J. Currey, Dixon, Chief, by Duke
of Mayons — Mag; E. Comstock, Sacramento, Maje, by Grey
Eagle — Maud.

Draft horses, mares, four years and over, with colt, R. J.
Currey, Dixon, Mag and colt, by Tarn O'Shanter — unknown;
R. J. Merkley, Sacramento, Nellie and colt, by Lafayette —
English draft mare; E. Comstock, Sacramento, May and colt,
by Sir Tom Wallace— Polly.

Four years and over without colt, C. Thodt, Dixon, Fanny,
pedigree unknown; ditto, Daisy, by Norman — unknown; E.
Comstock, Sacramento, Maud, by Sir Tom Wallace — Polly.

Three-year-olds, C. Thodt, Dixon, Lucy— pedigree un-
known.

Two-year-olds, R. J. Merkley, Sacramento, Fanchon, by Nor-
mandy— Nellie.

Yearlings, T. Skillman, Petaluma, Gertude, by Tornado —
unknown; A. H. Thomassen, Ron tier's Station, Lady St.
Patrick, by Highland Laddie — unknown.

Sucking colt; R. J. Merkley, Sacramento, Jnanita, by Sir.
Archer— Nellie; A. H. Thomassen, Routier's Station, Jennie,
by Highland Laddie — unknown.

Roadsters, stallions four years old and over, Jno. Den-
nen, Grass Valley, Don Castor, by Elmo — Lady Emile; H.
Webster, Sacramento, Jack Wilson, by Jno. Wilson, Flag of
Trace, by Messenger; A. T. Hatch,Suisun, Admar, by Admir-
al— Bruna; P. Fitzgerald, Woodland, Killarney, by Black
Ralph — Eclipse mare; P. J. Shafter, Olema, Rustic, by Whip-
ple s Hambletouian — by Belmont; Wm. Rawson, Woodland,
Victor, by Echo — by Woodburn; J. B. Haggin, San Francisco,
Zulu Chief, by Mohawk Chief — Sallie Come Up; W. K. Rob-
inson, Santa Ana, Odd Fellow, by Echo— Thor Lis; M. W.
Hicks, Florin, Sacramento county, Prompter, by Blue Bull —
Prairie Bird.

Three-year-olds, W. M. Murray, Tulare, Fresno Boy, by
Monday — unknown; ditto, Sorrel Frank, byPatchen — by Bel-
mont; ditto, William W, by Washington — by Signal; M. W.
Hicks, Florin, Starling, by Egmont — by Flax tail.

Two-year-olds, A. M. Otterbaek, Routier's station, Rival, by
Buccaneer — by Compromise; J. M. Learned, Stockton, Har-
mony, by Reliance — by Kentucky Hunter; Wm. Ingram, Le-
moore, Tulare county, Almoore, by Algonia — Oregon mare;
S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Argenta, by Admiral — by Speculation;
Standard, by Admiral — by Mohawk; J. A. McCloud, Stock-
ton, Judge Patchen by Nephew — by Chieftain; A. D. Mil-
ler, Brighton, Sacramento county, Young Bashaw, by Bucca-
neer— Tecumsceh; M. W. Hicks, Florin, Privateer, by Bucca-
neer— by Marion.

Yearlings, H.Webster, Sacramento, ch c, by Jack Wilson —
unknown; ditto, Jack Wilson — unknown; J. C. Hasty, Cbico,
California Chief, by Buccaneer — Volcian; ditto, Chico byBuc-
•aneer, by Reno; B. F. True, Chico, Ralph T, by Buccaneer —
Harkaway; L. G. Rose, Sau Gabriel, br c, by Sultan — Ger-
trude; S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Aleck, by Admiral, — by Ventura;
A. L. Frost, Sacramento, Roscoe, by Brigadier — Flora F.

Sucking colts, B. F. True, Chico, Ben T, by Singleton —
Harkaway; B. E. Harris, San Francisco, Style, by Del Sur — by
Tenbrook; ditto, Littleton, by Arthurton — Smoothbriar; S. S.
Drake, Vallejo, Amateur, by Admiral — Mary; R. H. Newton,
Woodland,Del Sur Jr., by Del Sur— by Black Ralph.

Roadsters, mares,four years and over, G. W. Hancock, Sac-
ramento, Jennie St. Clair, by old St. Clair — by Lexington;
ditto,] Lolo*NeIson, by Jno. Nelson — unknown; J. M. Learned,
Stockton, Ollie Ray, by Reliance— by Signal; S. Tutt,Cotton-
wood, Yolo county, Katie, by Dietz' St. Clair — by Tom Moore;
C. Younger, Forest Home, Fanny, by Black Eagle — Black
Maria; P. Van Nechten, Brighton, Nell, by Liberator — Morgan
mare; W. J. O'Brien, Sacramento, MaggieA, by Tecumseh —
Messenger mare; M. W. Hicks, Florin, Pearl, by Blue Bull —
by Flaxtail.

Three-year-olds, S. Tutt, Cottonwood, Yolo county, Susie,
by Turtilote — Dietz' St. Clair; J. B. McDonald, Marysville,
Hazel Kirke, by Brigadier — by Jim Brown; S. S. Drake, Val-
lejo, Sister, by Admii-al — Black Flora.

Two-year-olds, J. B. McDonald, Marysville, Yuba Maid,
by Brigadier — Reese River; J. B. Haggin, S. F., Lady Gray,
by Algona — by Jack Hawkins.

Yearlings, B. E. Harris, S. F.,Rose Abbott.by Abbotsford—
Young Rosedale; S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Flora, by Admiral —
Flora; M. Toomey, Brighton, Minnie Toomey, by Adonis —
Lady Brighton; M. W. Hicks, Florin, Clara, by Buccaneer
— by Wayland Forest; ditto, Cora, by Buccaneer— by Blue
Bell.

Sucking colts, G. W. Hancock, Sacramento, Daisy, by Nut*
■wood — Jennie St. Clair; ditto, Thela, by Nutwood-Lola Nelson;
S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Peggie, by Admiral — Goldfinder.

Class 5, carriage horses, matched span, B. Madden, Dixon,
Peanut and Pop Corn, by Challenge, Young Nelson — un-
known; W. R. S. Foye, Sacramento, Frank and Charles, by
Challenge — Morgan mare.

Class 6, roadster teams, H. Stegall, Woodland, Ralph sis-

ters, by Black Ralph — dam unknown; A.. H. Thomassen,
Routier's Station, Jane, unknown — by Laboo; ditto, LenaT,
Hambletonian — Morgan Blackhawk.

Class 7, standard trotters, stallions, four years old and
over, J. B. Haggin, S. F., Alaska, by Electioneer— Lucy.

Yearlings, J. A. McCloud, Stockton, Mt. Vernon, by Nut-
wood— Chieftain.

Standard trotters, mares, E. K. Miller Jr., S. F., Adalia,
by Fred Low — Addie Lee; J. B. Haggin, S. F., Woodbine, by
Electioneer — Woodbine.

Class 8, saddle horse?, B. E. Harris, S. F., Mike Price, by
Irvington — Min Piice; Vanity, by Belmont — Big Lize; W. S.
Enos, Davisville, Pinto, by Dick Turpiu — Nellie.

Class 9, sweepstakes horses, stallions, J. B. Haggin, S. F.,
Echo, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian — by Magnolia; Algona, by
Almont — Emma Kincaid.

Sweeepstakes horses, mares, R. J. Merkley, Sacramento,
Nellie, by Lafayette — English draft mare; J. B. Haggin, S.
F., Woodbine, by Electioneer — Woodbine.

Class 10, jacks, four years and over, W. A. Munnion, Dix-
on, Jno. Henry by imp. Mammoth; J. Coonrod, Davisville,
Black Jack — pedigree unknown.

Three years old, L.U. Shippee, Stockton, Castilian, by
Sure John — Carlisle.

Jennies, L. U. Shippee, Stockton, Duchess, by Royal
Duke— Revelie; Beauty, by Goliah — by blk Warrior.

Mules, best span, W.Miner, Davisville, Colie and Jamie,
by Merrit's Jack — dam unknown.
Cattle,

Durhams, E. Comstock, Sacramento, 3 bead; P. H. Mur-
phy, Brighton, 4 head; R. J. Merkley, Sacramento, 8
head; M. Wick, Sacramento, 13 head; C. Younger, Forest
Home, 20 head.

Jerseys, Henry Pierce, San Francisco, 28 head; Robert Beck,
San Francisco, 12 head; R. Noel, Grass Valley, 12 head; P.
Stanton, Sacramento, 9 head; Jas. Askew, Placerville, 6 head;
J. Lyon, Placerville, 4 head; Wm. Hook, Sacramento, 2 head;
J. W. Crites, Jan Jose, 1 head; F. P. Lowell, Sacramento, 1
head; A. Landers, Sacramento, 1 head,

Devons, R. McEnespy, Chico, 7 head; C. M. Bryant, Chico,
1 head.

Ayrshires, George Bement, Redwood City, 10 head.

Guernseys, Henry Pierce, San Francisco, 6 bead.

Herds, Durham old herds, C. Younger and M. Wick; young
herds, C. Younger and M. Wick.

Jerseys, old herds, Henry Price and R. Noel; young herd,
Henry Price.

Guernsey herd, Henry Price.

Devon herd, R. McEnespy.

Ayrshire herd, George Bement.

Sweepstakes, cattle, best bull, C. Younger and M. Wick.

Best bull and three of his calves, 0. Younger and M.
Wick.

Milch cows, George Bement and J. Askew.

Fat cattle, C. Younger and M. Wick.
Sheep.

French Merinos, J. R. Bramton, Reno, Nev., 1 head.

Spanish Merinos, J. H. StrowbVidge, Haywards, 13 head;
F. Bullard, Woodland, 13 head.

Shropshires, J. B. Hoyt, Suisun, 12 head.

Cotswolds, C. Younger, Forest Home, 26 head.

Southdowns, Geo. Bement, Redwood City, 1 head.

Crossed sheep, J. B. Hoyt, Suisun, 10 head.

Sheep, sweepstakes, J. H. Strowbridge and F. Bullard.
Swine.

Berkshires, Thomas Waite, Brighton, 2 head; John Rider,
Sacramento, 10 head; J. Kennedy, Sacramento, 1 head.

Poland China, E. Gallup, Hanford, 14 head; Jos. Melvin,
Davisville, 5 head.

Swine, sweepstakes, best boar, John Rider; best sow, John
Rider; best pen of six pigs, J. Melvin, Davisville; John Rider,
Sacramento: M. Sprague, Sacramento.

Family of nine, John Rider and J. Melvin.
PouUry.

Chickens, T. Morris, Sonoma, 15 pairs; R. G. Head, Napa,
4 pairs; Thomas Waite, Brighton, 8 pairs; J. Coonrod, Davis-
ville, 2 pairs; J. E. Roberts, Sacramento, 1 pair; F. S. George,
Sacramento, 1 pair.

Turkeys, T. D. Morris, Sonoma, 1 pair; R. G. Head, Napa,
1 pair.

Dncks, Thomas, Waite, Brighton, 1 pair; G. B. Cosby, Sac-
ramento, 1 pair; R. G. Head, Napa, 1 pair.

Geese, Thos. Waite, Brighton, 1 pair; T. D. Morris, Sonoma,
3 pairs.

Premiums- Horses.

Class 1, Thoroughbred horses, stallions, best three-year-
old, Jim Brown owned by George Hearst, $40. Second best,
Nathan Coombs owned by William Boots, »Milpitas, $20.

Mares, best four-year-old, Mollie H. owned by William
Boots, Milpitas, §30.

Best two-year-old, Irena, owned by J. B. Haggin, §15;
second best two-year-old, Young Flush owned by J. B.
Haggin, S7 50.

Best yearling, School Girl, owned by J. B. Haggin, $10;
second best yearling, old Hirondell, owned by J. B. Hag-
gin, $5.

Animals not thoroughbred, stallion #md five colts, Ad-
miral and five colts, owned by S. S. Drake, Vallejo, $50; dam
and two colts, owned by William Bandeen, Hicksville.

Class 2, horses of all work, stallions, best four-year-old, Ad-
miral, owned by J. B. Haggin, §40.

Best two years old and over, Geueral Grant Jr., owned by

A. Bellina, Haywards, $20.

Best three-year-old, John, owned by J. Bassett, Elk Grove,
$30.

Best two-year old, Prince, owned by P. J. Shafter, Olema;
second best two-year-old, Prince, owned by Wm. McClellan,
Madison, Yolo count}', $15.

Best yearling, Major Nelson, owned by G. W. Horn, Sutter
Creek, $15; second best yearling, Frank, owned b}7 A. Belina,
Haywards, $7 50.

Mares, best four years old and over, Coalie, owned by E.
Comstock, Sacramento, $40; second best foivr years old and
over, Eve, owned by S. S. Drake, Vallejo, $15;

Best two-years-old Jiud over, Mary, owned by S. S. Drake,
Vallejo, $15; best yearling, Abbottine, owned by B. E. Harris,
San Francisco, $10; seeond best yearling, Fannie, owned by
R. Browa, Brighton, $5.

Best sucking colt, Lena, owned by E. Comstock, Sacra-
mento, $10.

Class 3, draft horses, stallions, best four years old and
over, Tornado, owned by T. Skillman, Petaluma, $40. Sec-
ond best two years old and over, Black Prince, owned by J."

B. Haggin, $20.

Best three -year-old, Normandy 2, owned by R. J. Merklen,
Sacramento, $30. Second best three-year-old, Charlemagne,
owned by A. J. Price, Petaluma, $15.

Best two-year-old, Monarch, owned by T. Skillman, Peta-
luma, $20; second best two-year-old Billie, owned by E.
Comstock, Sacramento, $10.

Best yearling, Nimbus, owned by R. J. Currey, Dixon,
$15.

Best under one year, Grey Chief, owned by R. J. Curry,
Dixon, $10; second best under one year old, Maje, owned by
E. Comstock, Sacramento, $5.

Sweeptakes, best stallion, Al Gonn, owned by J. B. Haggin,
$100, or silver pitcher; best mare, Woodbine, owned by J. B-
Haggin, $100, or silver pitcher.

Roadsters, stallions, best yearling and over, Rustic, owned
by P. J. Shafter, $40; second, Zulu Chief, owned by J. B.
Haggin, $20.

Best three-year-old, Starling, owned by M. W. Hicks,
$30.

Best two-year-old, Privateer, owned by M. W. Hicks, $20;
second, Alrnore, owned by Wm. Ingram.

Best yearling, California Chief, owned by J. C. Hasty, $15;
second, Roscoe, owned by A. L. Frost.

Best sucking colt, Del Sur Jr., owned by R. H. Newton,
of Woodland, $10; second, Ben T, owned by B. F. True.

Mares, best four years old and over, Maggie A, owned by
W. J. O'Brien, $40; second, Allie Ray, owned by J. M.
Learned.

Best three-years-old, Hazel Kirke, owned by J. B. McDon-
ald, S30; second, Tartilote, owned by S. Tutt.

Best two-year-old, Lady Gray, owned by J. B. Haggin,
$20; second, Yuba Maid, J. B. McDonald.

Best yearling, Clara, M. W. Hicks, $10; second, Cora, M.
W. Hicks.

Sucking colt, Daisy, George W. Hancock, $10; second,
Theta, George W. Hancock.

Mares, best four years old and over, with colt, Nellie and
colt, owned by R. J. Merkley, Sacramento, $40 ; second best
four years old and over, with colt, May and colt, owned by
R. J. Currey, Dixon, $20.

Best four years old and over, Fannie, owned by C. Thodt.
Dixon ; second best four years old and over, Maud, owned by
E. Comstock, Sr-oarcento, $15.

Best three-year-old, Lucy, owned by C. Thodt, Dixon, $30.

Best two-year-old, Fanchon, owned by R. J. Merkley, Sac-
ramento, $15.

Best yearling, Gertrude, owned by T. Skillman, Petalu-
ma, $10.

Best sucking colt, Juanita. owned by R. J. Merkley, $10 ;
second best sucking colt, Jennie, owned by A. H. Thomas-
sen, Routier Statron.

Class 5, best matched span carriage horses, owned and
used as such by one person, Frank and Charley, owned by
W. R. S. Foye, Sacramento, silver goblet or $40 ; second best
ditto, Peanut and Popcorn, owned by B. Madden, Dixon, sil-
ver goblet or $20.

Class 6, Best double-team roadsters, owned and used as.
such by one person, Ralph Sisters, owned by H. Stegall,
Woodland, silver goblet or $40. Second best diCto, Jane and
Lena T, owhed by A. A. Thomassen, Routier Station, silver
goblet or $20.

Class 7, standard trotters, stallions, best four years old and
over, Alaska, owned by J. B. Haggin, $40.

Best yearling, Mount Vernon, owned by J. A. McCloud,
Stockton, $15.

Mares, Best four yearsold and over, Woodbine, owned by
J B. Haggin, $40 ; second best, Adalia, owned by E. H. Mil-
ler Jr., $20.

Class S, saddle horses, best saddle horse, Vanity, owned by
Benjamin E. Harris, $2); seconl best, Mike Price, owned
by Beuiamin E. Harris, $10.

Class 9, jacks, best four years old and over, John Henry,
owned by W. A. Munnion, Dixon, $40; second best, Black
Jack, owned by J. Conrad, Davis, $20.

Best three vears old, Castilian, owned by L. U. Shippee,
Stockton, $30.

Jennies, best four years old and over, Beauty, owned by L.
U. Shippee, StDcktzm, $30; second best, owned by L. U.
Shippee, Stockton, $15.

Mules, best span, Charlie and Jennie, owned by N. Miner,
Davis, $35.

Walking match for draft stallions, St. Lawrence, owned by
H. H. Wilson, Sacramento; second best, Conqueror, owned
by C. Porter, Marysville.

Cattle.

Devons, bulls, best threes year old and over, Ben Bu tier,
premium, R. McEnespy.

Cows, best three years old and over, Queen, owned by C_
M. Bryant, first premium; Mayflower, second premium,
owned by R. McEnespy.

Best two years old, Maud, premium, owned by R. Mc-
Enespy.

Best yearling, Spry, premium, owned by R. McEnespy.

Best heifer calf, Trixie, premium, R. McEuespy.

Ayrshires, bulls, best three years old and over,. Archie,
premium, George Bement.

Best two-year-old, Lindo, premium, George Bement.

Best yeirii.ig, Macbsth, premium, George Bement.

Best bull calf, Malcomb, premium, George Bement.

Cows, best three yeirs aud over, Stellita, first premium,
George Bement: also Ethel Brown, second premium.

Best three-year-old, Stellinita, premium, George Bement.

Best yearling, Sultaua, premium, George Bement.

Best heifer calf, Sybil, premium, George Bement.

Herds, Durham, best herd of Durham thoroughbreds over
two years old, consisting of one male and four females, owned
by one person, C. Younger, first premium; M. Wick, see-
ond.

Best herd of thoroughbred Durham cattle under two years,
consisting of one male and four females, owned by one per-
sou, C. Younger, first premium; M. Wick, second.

Jerseys, best herd over two years old, cousistiug as above,"
and same conditions, first premium, Henry Pierce; second
premium, R. Noell.

Best herd under two years old, same conditions, Henry
Pierce, first premium.

Guernsey cattle, best herd of any age, consisting of same
conditions as to number and ownership, Henry Pierce, first
premium.

Devons, best herd of any age7 same conditions, R. McEn-
espy, pivmium.

Ayrshires, best herd, under same conditions, George Be-
ment premium.

Alderneys, Jerseys and Guernseys in one class, bulls, best
fcbree year olds and over, Buffalo Bill, Robert Beck owner,
first premium; General Grant, J. Askew owner, second
premium.

Best two-year-old, Commodore, first premium, R. Noell
owner; Garfield, second premium, J. Lyon.

Best yearling William of Scituate, first premium,
Henry Pierce owner; Fred Baker, second premium, owned
by William Hook.

Best, bull calf, Shotover, first premiun, Henry Pierce own-
er; Buffalo Bill, second premium, Robert Beck owner.

Cows, best three years old and over, Daisy, first premium,
Henry Pierce owner; Katie, second premium, R. Noell
owner.

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Best two -year- old, Miss Murdock, first premium, Rober*
Beck owner; Nellie, second premium, R. Noell, owner.

Best yearling, Carrie, first premium, Henry Pierce
owner; First Duke of Eldorado, second premium, J. Askew
owner.

Best heifer calf, Paragon, first premium, R. Noell owner;
Olita, second premium, P, Stanton owner.

Cows, best three years old and over, Rose, premium, R. J.
Hockley.

Best two-year-old, Chut, premium, E. Comstock.

Best yearling, Blossom, premium, P. J. Murphy.

Best heifer calf, Pink, premium, J. Lyon.

Sweepstakes, best bull of any age or breed, Second Duke of
Alameda, first premium, C. Younger.

Best cow of any age or breed, Gem, first premium, M.
Wick.

Best bull and three of his calves under one year old, second,
Duke of Alameda, three calves, first premium.

Swine, best boar, two years or over, prize $20, awarded to
Prince, owned by J.Kennedy; second prize, $10, Jolly, owned
by John Rider,

Berkshire best breeping sow, first prize, Maud Hamilton,
owned by John Rider; second prize, Pacific Queen, owned by
Thomas Waite.

Best pair of pigs under ten months, first prize, Nimbus and
Laguna, owned by John Rider;

Poland-China boars, first premium, King of Bonnieview,
owned byE. Galley.

Best six months old and under one year, first premium,
John, entered by J. M. Davis; second prize, Black Boy, owned
by E. Gallup.

* Poland-China breeding sows, first prize, Cantilina, owned
by E. Gallup; second prize, Daisy, owned by J. M. Davis.

Sweepstakes, best boar, first premium, John Rider.

Also for best sow.

Best pen of six pigs, M. Sprague, first premium.

Poultry,

Best pair of light brahmas, first premium, T. D. Morris
and A. G. Head.

Best pair of dark brahmas, premium, T. D. Morris.

Cochin partridges, first premium, Thos. Waite.

Black cochins, first premium, T. D. Morris.

Silver Spangled Hamburgs, first premium, Thomas
Waite.

White Leghorns, Thomas Waite.

White-faced, Beaek Spanish, first premium, T. D. Morris.

Plymouth Rock, first premium, R. G. Head.

Houdans, premium, Thomas Waite.

Golden Seabrights, premium, Thomas Waite.

Bronze turkeys, premium, R. G. Head.

Pekin ducks, premium, R. G. Head.

Rouen ducks, R. G. Head.

Toulouse geese, premium, T. D. Morris.

Bremen geese, premium, T. D. Morris.

China geese, premium, T. D. Morris.

Langshans, premium, R, G. Head.

The Stockton Fair.

The rain on Saturday last put the finishing touch on the
track and it could scarcely have been in better condition to
make fast time in the trotting contests. Too hard, perhaps
for the gallopers, and rather too much so for working even
the trotters upon, but yet the soaking had given it consider-
able elasticity, and still the surface was beautifully smooth.
The time of the various contests proves, that the course was
in the right order, and that the managers were anxious that
the premiums offered for bettering the specified time should
be awarded. The weather has been delightful and the
chances for grumbling narrowed to a minimum. The crowds
in attendance were as orderly, probably more so, than a con-
vention of ministers, and everything gone off smoothly. From
the following account it will be seen that there was little
chance for complaint.

The first race on the card was "District Running," for
three-year-olds and over, heats of a mile, for a purse} of
$500. Jack Douglas, Sam Stevenson, Bird Catcher, Joe Dan-
iels Jr., Pic Nic, Minnie Belle and Lady Partisan came to
the post. Pools, Jack Douglas $60, Sam Stevenson $20,
Bird Catcher $12, field $3S. After considerable maneuver-
ing a tolerable start was effected and they were sent away
for the first heat.

When the flag fell Stevenson showed a facility in starting
not possessed, or at least exercised, by any other horse in the
field. Almost before the flag had touched the ground he was
a clear two lengths in advance and when the first turn came
he had increased the advantage to four lengths. At this
point Duffy took his horse in hand and he ran steadily down
the back stretch, having a strong lead at the half with Bird-
Catcher, Jack Douglas, Joe Davis Jr. and Pic Nic well to-
gether in the order named, Minnie Belle and Lady Partisan
further back. In the farther turn Minnie Belle parted com-
pany with Lady Partisan and moved up to the second tier
and at the three-quarter mark there was a general draw of
whips on all but Stevenson. The gap was closed partially in
the run home but Duffy merely slackened his pull a little
and sitting in his saddle like a centauT landed the son of old
Thad under the wire, winner by two lengths, Bird Catcher
second, Jack Douglas third, Joe Daniels Jr. fourth, Pic Nic
fifth, Minnie Belle sixth, Lady Partisan distanced. Time,
1:45. Pools, Stevenson $40, Jack Douglas $10, field $9.
The Paris Mutuals ($2 50) paid first heat $7 70; second heat
$4 40; Killip & Co. 's book not open.

At the start Stevenson went to the fore with the same
readiness displayed in the preceding heat and the general
outline of the running was much the same: Stevenson in hand,
the field urged to their utmost. Result, Stevenson first,
Jack Douglas second, Bird Catcher third, Minnie
Belle fourth, Joe Daniels Jr. fifth, Pic Nic sixth.
Time, 1:45}.

SUMMAEY,

Ban Joaquin Valley Fair, Stockton, Sept. 19.— District running,
for three-year-olds, and 1 mile heats, purse 8500, four moneys.
W. M. Murray names ch b Sam Stevenson, by Tbad Stevens—dam

by Rifleman, 5 years, 114 lbs, Duffy 1 1

Jack Don.1 ■ !. 1 1 Jack Douglas, by Witdidle— lady Clare,

5 years, 114 lbs, Ross 3 2

C. Dorsev names brc Bird Catcher, by Specter— Pet, 3 years, 05 lbs

j Howson ." 2 3

1 J, N. Randall names ch g Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels— Julia, G

years. 111 lbs. Eoos 4 4

J. A. Shepherd names g rn Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels— by

Norfolk, 3 years, i>2 lbs, White 0 4

I John Miller names br m Pic Nic, by Joe Daniels— by Norfolk,

■i years, 105 lbs, Glado 5 G

A. Miller names b m Lady Partisan, by Partisan— Sister to Tommy .

Chandler, 3 years. 92 lbs, Whitteock ols

Time— 1:45, 1:45$.

W. L. Ashe's br g Beel Terry, by California — LauraBarnes;
G. W. Trahern's ch m Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels — by Nor-
folk; Seth Peyton's b g Geo. Bender, by ,dani Sugar

Plum; W. E. Pigott's br c Idler, by Wildidle-KateGift; were
named in the race but did not start.

The second event was the purse for trotters of the 2:36
class. This race closed with fourteen nominations but va-
rious causes had brought the field down to four actual start-
ers. Prominent among these causes were the pinkeye and
the superior prowess of Manon. But the race itself was an-
other evidence that no man holds the world in his hand even
though he does own a speedy trotter. Manon met with in-
glorious defeat and had figures marked upon the board
that it was beyond herjpower to reach. After the first heat of
Tuesday it seemed as though there was nothing in the race;
Manon, Vanderlynn, Frank Moscow and Big Lize were to
start, and sporting men took too much stock in the doctrine
of accidents to lay dollars against cents on a three in five
race. Later on the announcement that Mr. Goldsmith would
drive Vanderlynn brought about a change. Mr. Goldsmith
is fortunate in the possession of a circle of friends who repose
the utmost confidence in his abilities and his honesty. No
doubt he deserves it as many of those who thus regard him
are gentlemen of discrimination and judgment. His success
with Cairo at Sacramento last Saturday seemed to indicate
that his fingers know just the touch for "bucking" trotters,
and when it was settled that he would drive on Tuesday
there was money ready to be laid on Vanderlynn. It was an
untried experiment and the odds were long but there was
quite an active business done in the pool rooms at the rate of
S30 for Manon, §16 for Vanderlynn and $7 for the field.
When the horses were called there was a little difficulty in
getting off, caused by the bad behavior of Big Lize. When
the bell did tap it was on a good start and the business began
at once. Vanderlynn went to the front with a spurt and
Manon left her feet almost at the same time. She did not
lose by the break and at the quarter, which Vanderlynn
touched in 36, Manon was close behind, Frank Moscow a good
third and Big Lize in difficulty ten lengths in the rear. On
the back stretch Big Lize went to pieces and lost her hope of
savinp distance. At the half in 1 :1 1 Vanderlynn had two lengths
the lead, and around the turn the little mare made a brush
for him and broke at his wheel as they reached the three-
quarter pole and Vanderlynn carried off the honors of the
heat, Manon second, Frank Moscow third, Big Lize dis-
tanced. Time, 2:22.

In the pools Manon was put into the field and business
opened with Vanderlynn $30, field $23, but gradually changed
until when the names were called the prevailing rate was
Vanderlynn $30, field $40. When the bell struck Manon
left her feet and ran a full eighth of a mile before McCartney
got her to a trot again. In the meantime Vanderlynn was
going lively and passed the half in 371, two lengths ahead of
the mare; at the half in 1 :13 there was no change, but on the
turn Manon broke again and Moscow followed her example.
Vanderlynn swung into the stretch with the heat already
won and came to the score four lengths in advance of
Manon, Moscow four lengths further back. Time — 2:25i.

Vanderlynn stock had now taken a boom and the closing
sales before the start were three to one in his favor. It was
a heat of breaks. At the outset Manon broke badly and ran
three hundred yards. Soon after passing the quarter Van-
derlynn made a vicious break, going to the rear, and for the
first time Moscow was in front. On the far turn Vanderlynn
broke again and Manon and Moscow were left to fight it out
in their own way. Manon settled and overhauled Moscow
with a steady stride bringing her to the mile in 2:28, Moscow
second, Vanderlynn third.

Vanderlynn's behavior in the third heat braced the field
up somewhat, and the last sales were Vanderlynn $25, field
$16. At the word Manon broke and made another long run
gaining perceptibly and almost moving past Vaderlynn,
who had got away first. After passing the quarter Vander-
lynn made a break but soon settled and at the half the three
wrent in a bunch, Manon showing her head in front. Around
the turn Moscow fell to the rear, and at the three-quarter
pole Manon and Vanderlynn were on even terms, but in the
trot up the stretch the pace got hot and the mare broke,
leaving Vanderlynn to win the heat and race as suited him.
Manon second, Moscow third. Time, 2:26i. The Paris
mutuals paid, first heat, $7:65; second heat, $4:35; fourth
heart, $2:95.

BUMMABS.
Same Day.— Pacific Coast Trotting; 2:36 class. Purse $1,000 and $200
added if more than ten entries. Four moneys.

P. Farrell names b b Vanderlynn 1 1 3 1

P. Courts names b m Manon 2 2 1 2

H. B. Cooper name s h Frank Moscow 3 3 3 3

W. H. Henderson names b m Big Line dis

Time— 2:22, 2:2.r,i, 2:28, 2:20i.

F. S. Hatch's Blacksmith Boy, G. Bernard's Allen Boy, W.
Z. Price's San Mateo Belle, John Mclntyres' Edwin Forest,
C. H. Shears' Slim Jim, James Garlands' Bowdy Boy, L. H.
Titus' Exile, G. W. Trahern's Revolution, Louis Duncans'
Louis D, and S. Crandall's Blanche were drawn.

The third race was a mile trot for yearlings. No. 5 on
the society's programme was called and decided between
heats of the last race. Only two appeared, L. U. Shippee's
ch f (sister to Honesty), by Priam and J. H. McCloud's b h
Mt. Vernon, by Nutwood. They started off more after the
manner of older horses and Mr. Shippee's filly was an eas^
winner. Time, 3-.03. Mt. Vernon's time, 3:09.
Second Day.

On Wednesday the day was pleasanter if possible than on
Tuesday and the attendance at the grand stand and carriage
parks was large and extremely brilliant and fashionable. On
account of the late arrival of some of the stock for exhibition
and the difficulty in making room for it all in due season
the first parade was postponed till Thursday. The interest
centered on the races, of which there were three on the pro-
gramme. The first number was a mile dash fur two-year-olds
owned in the district and it was a slow race for the specula-
tors. G. W. Trahern's Certiorari, T. H. Willliams Jr's Bryant
W, D. S. Terry's, Lara and Jus -F. Mahon's Gracie Mahon
started, the odds being so long on Certiorari "as to preclude
betting although a few outsiders who had noted his indiffer-
ent performance at Sacramento last w eek laid a little money
against him. When the starters' flag fell the position was only
tolerable. Bryant W cut out the running at once, the other
three being willing he should do so to all appearances. At
the quarter in 27 and the half in o'2\ Bryant W was first.
Graci Mahon second, Certiorari third, and Lara last, all
running in a line. Around the turn they closed in a bunch
and the favorite in a few strides placed himself in front.
Turning the three-quarters Certiorari left .them rapidly and
galloped under the wire, winning by ten lengths, Lara second,
Bryant W third, Gracie Mahon fourth. Time— 1:48. Pools,
Certiorari $25tb$201 Bryant. W $16 to L0, field $9 to $7.
The Paris mutuals paid &5 90.

SUMMARY.

San Joaquin y.u,u:v Paih, Stockton, Wednesday, September 20.--

District running for two-year-olds; miledash; puree $400: four moneya.
G. W.Traherne names ch g Certiorari by Joe Daniels— by Norfolk

97£lbs ; Whitlock 1

D. S. Terry names ch g Lara by Joe Daniels— by Woodburn, Ql lbs,

Hull 2

T. H. Williams Jr. names br c Bryant W by Monday— Bete, 100 lbs,

Howson 3

J. F. Mahon name b g Gracie Mahon by Modoc — by Norfolk, "J 1 lbs,

Boss 4

Time— 1:48.

The second event wastrotting for a prize of §1,000, for
the 2:25 class. Cairo, Starr King, Director, Echora and
Honesty answered the call and were assigned positions in
the order named. In the betting it was four to one in favor
of Director and but little money was put in, but some pools
were sold for second place, the odds varying with the fluctu-
ations of the race.

First heat. When the word was given Director was not
up in his place and he broke up within four lengths of the
score. Starr King went around the two first, the others well
together behind him, and he passed the quarter in 35<> with a
clear advantage of three lengths. On the straight work to
the half, Echora spurted to King's wheel and Cairo broke
and fell to the rear. The time to the half was 1:10£ with
King first, Echora second, Honesty third, Director fourth,
and Cairo last, there being an interval of two lengths be-
tween Echora and Honesty and four lengths between Direc-
tor and Cairo. As they rounded into the stretch Director
came first for a few strides but his driver changed his mind
and took him back, leaving King and Echora to settle the
heat between them. The two finished up the stretch on al-
most even terms, the mare making a little skip in the first
dash, but near the distance King made a bad break and all
but Cairo gave him the go-by, Echora arriving at the wire
first, Director second, Honesty third, Starr King fourth,
Cairo fifth. Time 2:23]. Pools, Director $100, field $15,
Starr King $12.

Director barred, Starr King S30, Echora $ 15, field $12.

Second heat. At the tap of the bell Echora broke and
Starr King again went to the quarter first {time 35) -n ith day-
light between him and Echora, Director third. In the
straight Director worked gradually past Echora and she left
her feet in an effort to hold her ground. At the half in 1:10].
King was still leading, Director second, Echora last. In the
last quarter Director trotted to King but allowed him to win
the heat by a head, Director second, Honesty third, Echora
(reduced by the judges for breaking) fourth, Cairo fifth.
Time 2:22f. Pools, Director §100, Echora $16, Field $7.

Third heat. Director got away level this heat and took his
usual place in front and from here to the end of the race the
interest was in the struggle between Echora and Starr King
for the second place. At the quarter Echora was a close
second to Director (time, 36s.) and in the back stretch King
made a wild break that increased her advantage. Around
the turn Echora was three lengths ahead of King, but he
closed the gap and the two had a lively set-to in the stretch,
Echora beating him to the score by half a length, Cairo
fourth, Honesty fifth. Time, 2:23|. Pools, Director $100.
Starr King $24, field $14. Director barred, Starr King $30,
field $20.

Fourth heat. At the outset Director broke and Starr King
was pulled to the pole, suddenly causing Mr. Titus to check
his mare and pull out. King was first to the quarter in
thirty-six seconds, Director close behind and Echora third,
bu t making frequ ent skips . Before the half was reached (1:11]),
Director was in front and from there home it was a jog, Starr
King second, Honesty third, Echora fourth, Cairo fifth.
Time, 2:25£. Pools, Director $50, field $18. Director barred,
Echora $30, field, $10.

Fifth heat. The last mile was devoid of interest as Echora
had given up the fight. Director won as he pleased, King
second, Honesty third, Echora fourth, and Cairo fifth.
Time, 2:26 J.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— Trotting, 2:25 class. Purse, §1,000, and ?200 added if
more than ten entries. Four moneys.

J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director, by Dictator 2 2 111

C. W. TVeluy names ch g Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen. .41322

L. H. Titus names br m Echora, by Echo 1 4 2 4 4

J. H. Dodge names ch h Honesty, by Priam 3 3 5 3 3

J. Hughes names b g Cairo, by Chieftain 5 5 4 5 5

J. M. Leamed's b s Reliance, by Alexander, H. R. Covey's
b g Capt. Smith, by Locomotive,[ G. Valensin's ch s Crown
Point, by Speculation, J. Cochran's ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
and L. J. Rose's blk s Del Sur, by the Moor were drawn.

The third race was for district trotters. Patchen, Silver
Threads and Mac appeared but while going for the wind Sil-
ver Threads and Mac collided and both ran away. The dri-
vers were thrown out but not seriously injured, but Mac de-
molished the sulky and bruised himself so badly that he was
drawn from the 'race. Silver Threads was caught and
brought back and the remaining two were set off for the race.
It was not an affair of much consequence. Silver Thread
won the first heat by trotting in the lead from wire to wire.
Time — 2:45.1. He was also given the second heat by the
judges, who set Patchen back for running although he
crossed the score first. Time— 2:43 Patchen won the third in
2:46 and the fiuish was postponed till Thursday.

The attendance on Thursday was far above the most san-
guine expectations of the directors, the grand stand being
packed. In the unfinished contest of the preceding day
Patchen won easily in 2:40| and 2:40:1. Tlie first mce was a
mile and repeat which was "won by May D in straight heats
in 1:44 and 1:44$, Jim Douglas second and Inauguration
third. The second was a trot for district two-year-olds, mile
and repeat, in which Mr. Vischer's Magdalene was first 111
2:45 and 2:43, with J. W. Warren's Alpheus second, H. Rob-
inson's Almore third, and G. W. Trahern's Baby Mine fourth.
The third race was a special trot between Tump Winston,
Ashley and Frank Moscow, which was won by the former,
he taking the first, second and fourth heats, the third being
given to Moscow, both the others being put backfor running,
Time— 2:26|, 2:27, 2:30.1, 2:30,1. Of these races and of the
ladies' tournament, a full account will be given in our next.

Races at Greenville.— Owing to the rain the race
the 18th inst. were postponed until the following day. The
track was in good order. The first race was a trot, 2:35 class.
Roanoke and Plough Boy were the only contestants. The
former was the favorite at two to one. ' oki
lead easily from the start and won in three
best time; 2:46 ',. The second race was in the two-year-old
class, in which there were but two entries, Mollie and -Tunc,
which was won by the former at 0 very slow gait. The fchirdrace
was in the three minute class. MoUie Barnes and Billy were
entered. There was no contest. Mojlie was first and Billy
nowhere. He ran most of the way and was distanced the
first heat. Time— 3:20. The fourth race was mum.
heats. There were three entries— Redlight, Snuffbo
Overland Pat. Pat was the favorite and won tl

econd, Redlighl distanced. BeBt time-- l :56A . :
fifth racewasa half-mile dash, for which tl
Lillie, Rose BaUinger, Nellie Banta, Summit anil
B a i the favorite and won in 55 a 1 md ■.

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Sept 23

The Great Boston Trotting Race.

The Blanchard $10,000 race for horses of the 2:17 class
at Beacon Park, which had been looked forward to with
great interest, took place on the 14th. The rain of the pre-
vious night and that afternoon served to make the track
heavy, and deterred many townspeople from attending. The
weather partially cleared before noon, and it was decided
not to postpone the race. A light wind improved the con-
dition of the track, and when the horses were called it was in
fair shape. From eleven o'clock until the middle of the af-
ternoon the thoroughfares leading to the park were linei
with conveyances filled with people, while special trains fre-
quently brought large numbers. There were fully 15,000
people on the grounds, and a most lively scene was pre-
sented, delegations being present from all parts of the coun-
try. Before the race, betting was about even on Edwin
Thome and Clingstone, Thorne being a slight favorite, with
Santa Claus third choice. The judges were W. H. Wilson of
Cynthiana, Kentucky, C. II. Heeler and B. F. Bicker of Bos-
ton. Keeler also acted as starter.

The horses were called at two o'clock promptly, but did
not appear upon the track until half an hour later, when
they drew positions as follows: Fanny Witherspoon first,
Santa Claus second, Clingstone third; Parana fourth, Edwin
Thorne fifth, Helene sixth, Humboldt seventh. All the
horses appeared in good condition except Santa Clans. He
■was quite lame. Nevertheless he trotted throughout the
race. In the first heat much time was lust in scoring, fifteen
times the hordes coming to the wire and as many times
were they sent back. On the sixteenth attempt a fair start
was made with Parana slightly in the lead. Thorne came to
the front at the turn with Parana, Helene and Clingstone
following in the order named, and thus they went to the half.
Here Parana fell back into fourth place, Helene came up,
and ftom here to the homestretch made a pretty race with
Thome. On the homestretch, however, Thorne pulled
away from the mare and won by at least three lengths; Cling-
stone third, Fanny Witherspoon fourth, Santa Claus fifth,
Parana sixth, Humboldt last, Edwin Thorne now sold for fifty
dollars for the field.

For the second heat the horses were sent off well together
on the fifth scoring. Again Eilwin Thorne led after pass-
ing the quarter, Helene second, and Clingstone third. Here
Clingstone overtook Helene, and gained second position.
The other horses, except Parana and Humboldt, gradually
closed up and coming into the homestretch were well
bunched. Helene and Santa Claus here broke and fell back,
but Thorne, Clingstone and Witherspoon kept together and
trotted splendidly. Thorne however had a slight advantage,
and was closely pressed by Clingstone. This order was
maintained down the homestretch, where all the horses
showed fine speed. Clingstone was out-traveled and could
not overcome Thome's advantage, and Thorne finished win-
ner by a head, Clingstone second, Fanny Witherspoon third,
Santa Claus fourth, Parana fifth, Helene sixth, Humboldt
seventh. Thorne stock here boomed, and he sold for §50
against $21 for the field.

The celebrated stallion Smuggler, winner of the stallion
race of 1S7-4, and who has the best record of any stallion in
the world, was now exhibited upon the track, and was greet-
ed with great enthusiasm.

In the third heat Elwin Thorne, Santa Claus, Clingstone
and Parana rounded the turn in the order named, and so
continued to the backstretch. Here Santa Claus overtook
Thorne, and the two went neck and neck to the three-quar-
ter pole amid great excitement. Clingstone came up with
Thorne and Santa Claus, and the three kept abreast till half
way down the stretch, when Thorne pulled ahead. Cling-
stone, by a fine burst of speed, passed Santa Claus when
within a few rods of the finish, and came under the wire less
than half a length behind Thorne. The order of the finish
was: Thorne 1, Clingstone 2, Santa Claus 3, Parana 4, Hel-
ene 5, Fanny Witherspoon 6, Humboldt 7. Edwin Thorne
consequently took first money, Clingstone second, Helene
third and Santa Claus fourth. Following is a

STTiQIAEX :

Special race, for horses of the 2:17 class. Purse, $10,000; divided.

Edwin Thorne Ill

Clingstone 3 2 2

Helene 2 6 5

SantaClaus 5 4 3

Fanny Witherspoon 4 3 6

Parana 6 5 4

Humboldt 7 7 7

Pertinent Bemarks on "Fixed" Races.

The authorities at Saratoga a short time since ruled off two
Canadian jockeys, McBride and Phair, for fraud. It appears
that three horses, Turfman, Raven, and Bailey, were engaged
in a handicap hurdle race, and it is claimed an arrangement
had been entered into to pull Haven and Bailey and make a
"sure" thing of it for Turfman. This intention was carried
out, but the game was so clumsily played that McBride, the
rider of Baven, and Phair, who had the mount on Bailey,
were called by the judges to tne stand, and, being unable to
make any defense, were promptly ruled off the course. Now,
so far so good, but we would ask the managers of the Sara-
toga Association if they think they have done their whole
duty in the matter. They were satisfied that the jockeys they
punished deliberately pulled their horses back and made no
attempt to win or they would not have ruled them off, but
they surely are not simple enough to imagine that the riders
were the only guilty parties in the affair. Jockeys who go
into such business ninety-nine times "out of a hundred do it
at the instigation of bigger rascals than themselves; theirs is
not the hea ! to plan the swindle, they are merely the tools
with which the woik is performed. It is as plain as noon-
day that somebody stood behind McBride and Phaii and
planned the trick, and who the wire-pullers were it is the
bounden duty of the Saratoga authorities toj ascertain. It is
scarcely necessary t > sug ;e -t to experience 1 1 urfmen how best
to proceed, but there is little doubt in our minds that if the
tools were given to understand that their reinstation depended
upon their exposing their principals the truth would soon
be ascertained. A prominent gentleman of this ci

■ 3entthe day the race was run was steered by the
owner of one of the three hoi to tune of a couple of
hundred on Baven, and other Canadians p -
in the same way, so that no preference was shown 1
who workel the oracle. Phair, one ofjthe expelled jock-
eys, has been in this city for a few days past,
and wo are informed on good authority has boasted
that certain parties at Saratoga have told him to
keep away for a few weeks, then come back, and the
chances were that it would be made all light. If any
su«;h rironiise as this has been made, the why and where-
fore it would be advisable to learn. Certainly no honor-
able turfman would desire to lend hisfinfle nee to relu-
ctate a dishonest jockey unless he had most positive proof
that he had repented of his rascality; then who would exert
himself in the matter? The answer seemB plain enough

that some person or persons at Saratoga wlio benefited by
the work in question are interested in getting the judgment
reversed. The sport of the turf has made marvelous
strides upwards in the favor of the American people within the
past ten years, but it behooves those who occupy the places
of authority to see to it that it is kept as free from suspicion
as possible. Fast as it ro^e, it will sink with greater rapid-
ity if honest men who now walk the quarterstretch are lia-
ble to be pounced upon by sharpers and the selection of a
winning horse is to be made dependent upon its position in
the betting. McBride and Phair, if guilty of the charge they
have been punished for, are the tools of others. Who these
others are is the question asked of the Saratoga Association,
aud they owe it to their own reputation to make an effort to
find out. Hundreds of dollars were taken from the turfmen
of this city on this race we allude to, and it is little satisfac-
tion to them that while the judge's action substantiated their
own opinion that they had been swindled, no attempts were
made to reach the real culprits. If an attempt is made by
Phair and McBride to enter or ride a horse on a Canadian
racecourse while under expulsion by the Saratoga Association
we hope they may be firmly dealt with. The Ontario Jockey
Club and the Province of Quebec Turf Club are the repre-
sentative turf institutions of their respective provinces, and
as they advertise to race under the rules of the American
Jockey Club they must pay heed to the judgments of the
chief American turf organization. The latter having done a
part of their duty in this matter, we wait to see if they are
willing to perforin the balance which, as honest men, it is
their duty to undertake, even though influence at Saratoga
be brought to bear to stay proceedings. Make McBride and
Phair tell the whole story. — Canadian Sportsman.

Blair Athol.

The death of Blair Athol, which occurred in England a
few days since, following close upon that of Adventurer,
leaves a void in the ranks of the English stud fathers which
cannot soon be filled, for whatever may be said of Blair
Athol's career as a stallion, he was the darling of English
breeders, who stuck to him through thick and thin. It is
not a little curious but still a fact often remarked by observ-
ers of racing affairs, that the greatest successes have been
obtained by turfmen with horses bred from their own strains,
of which the cases of Lord Jersey, Sir Joseph Hawley, Lord
Glasgow, Lord Falmouth and Mr. King are conspicuous ex-
amples. Queen Mary may truly be said to have laid the
foundations of I'Anson fortunes, which Blink Bonny built
upon, and her son, Blair Athol, "crowned the edifice."

Blair Athol was the first son and second foal of Blink
Bonny, who was seven years old when she foaled him, Stock-
well, his sire, being twelve. He was a chestnut, with awhite
face, and, as a colt, was so gross and loose-framed that it
was deemed best not to run him as a two-year-old, and ac-
cordingly he did not make his bow to the public until, he
stripped for the Derby of 1 S64. His private reputation however
was so great that he started favorite, and though he ran
sluggish, his green jacket shot to the front at Tattenham
Corner when Snowden called upon him. The Grand Prize
of Paris was his next essay, but he could do no better than run
second to Vermont. There was great excitement in England
at the time, aud it was darkly hinted that the late Napoleon
had something to do with the result. Blair Athol re-crossed
the channel, and the following week appeared at Ascot,
where he met and defeated Ely, one of the best and hand-
somest horses in England. At the York Aug«st meeting The
Miner beat him, but in the St. Leger he turned the tables
upon his critics, and won in the grandest style.

He had now become the property of Mr. Jackson, the
famous Yorkshire book-maker, and was retired from the post
to the paddock as sound as hell-metal. In his first season
he got a winner of the One Thousand Guineas in Scottish
Queen, but, before this, failing health had caused Mr. Jack-
son to break up his stud, and at the auction sale Blair Athol
fell to Mr. Blenkiron for 5,000 guineas, and was transferred
to Middle Park, where he remained until 1S72, when the
death of Mr. Blenkiron caused the dispersal of that gigantic
stud. In the meantime the fame of Blair Athol was at its flood-
tide. Prince Charles had taken the field, and was enjoying
the reputation of being the fleetest horse ever saddled at
Newmarket; and, by his aid and that of his numerous
progeny, Blair led the list of winning stallions. "When he
was offered for sale, with the rest of the Middle Park stock,
commissions from Australia. Germany, France and Austria
were sent to purchase him. A stock company was agitated
in this city with a view to his purchase. England took the
alarm. The press rang with calls for the formation of a
stock company for the purpose of saving to England the
mighty Blair and the cream of the brood mares.

The result was the formation of the Cobhani Stud Com-
pany. The sale occupied three days, and was attended by
thousands. When Blair Athol made his appearance in the
ring he was received with thunders of applause. Mr. Tat-
tersall made a speech, in which he told the assemblage that
Blair "was the best horse in the world." Then the bidding
began. The English, who loved the horse, watched the pro-
ceedings closely, and as the bidding rose by thousands, the
most feverish anxiety was manifested, particularly when the
French and Austrian commissioners clung tenaciously to the
horse. But the spirit of patriotism would not allow Blair to
be taken from England, and he was knocked down at the
enormous figure of 12,500 guineas amid the wildest cheering.
The breaking up of the Cobhani Stud again sent him to the
hammer in the autumn of 1S79, when he was sold for 4,500
guineas, aud last season he was resold for 1,950 guineas.

Probably no stallion, since Stockwell has enjoyed such a
monopoly of the best of English mares. His success in get-
ting winners was great, but i' can hardrv be said that he got
any number of real first-class pcrf imiers. Prince !
Craig Miller, and Silvio were his best colts, winning the
Guineas, a Derby, and two St. Legers, and while his
daughters failed to place the Oaks to his credit, his Scottish
Queen and Cecilia won the One Thousand. His get have
shown some tendency i tnd did not brain o

ei I was of the h ■ er. Blair Athol's orogeny

have made quite an impression in this count y, h
Glen Athol, being the sire of Glenmore an I i i b. Mr.

Withers has a son of Blair's in Stonehonge, the sire of the
Julietta colt and Bucks) me. Blair's daughter, Highland
, at Mr. Lorillard's, is the di mofN< ra, Neriad, and
Nimxod. Whi tever bi ; ' tin

ainitis thatin Glenmore and Checkmate he
1 us through his bod two of the best camp
.He his part in the world's affai

challeng '■ Bath will be sure to

cause a pi rever thi of a .:. >od horse

are known and appreciated. — N. >'. Spirit of the Times.

A Valuable Brood Mark.— One of the most noted and
valuable brood xnarea owned in New England was May

Queen, a daughter of the famous trotting stallion Ethan Al-

len. Her dam was the noted pacing mare Pocahontas, one
of the fastest of her kind upon the turf. It is stated upon
apparently good authority that she was once driven a full
mile by Adam Carpenter over the Union course, drawing a
wagon weighing VSo pounds, in 2:10, which is 1\ seconds
fastei than the best paciDg heat on'record. The estimated
value of May Queen's produce before being trained was as
follows: Prudence, by Daniel Lambert, SO, 500; Dolly Var-
den, by Daniel Lambert, $10, GOO; May Flower, by Daniel
Lambert, £4,000; May Morning, by Daniel Lambert, S2.500.
May Morning is the dam of Revenue, formerly Pilgrim, by
Smuggler, for which Com. Kittson paid last summer $13,-
000. May Queen's next was Driving Wind, by Mambrino
Prince, $1,500; Hurricane, by Fearnought. £5,000; Tempest,
by Fearaaught, $1,000; Boston Boy, by Abraham, a son of
Daniel Lambert, $1,000; a colt by King Philip, son of Jay
Gould, $1,000; Virginia Jefferson, bv Thomas Jefferson,
$2,000; Gypsy May, by Thomas Jefferson, $1,500; making a
total of eleven valued at $33,000. It is noticeable that her
produce by Daniel Lambert is estimated much higher on an
average than the others, which, considering the fact that both
May Queen and Daniel Lambert were the offspring of
Ethan Allen, may be thought remarkable. — American Culti-
vator.

Cake of the Buggy. — We lay it down as an axiom, says an
exchange, that the farmer who cannot afford a cover for his
implements and vehicles has no business with a buggy. A
buggy is too frail and delicate to stand heat and storms. The
buggy must be kept housed when not in use. When brought
out of the house it should be dusted off with a feather duster.
If it comes home muddy it should be cleaned before putting
in the house. It may be inconvenient, but in the end it will
pay. There is no need of taking it to a creek, and there at-
tack it with the old scrub broom. Take a bucket or two of
water and a sponge and gently wash the top, then the bed,
and wring out a chamois and wipe so no water stands on the
varnish. Whenever water dries on varnish it will lose its
luster. A bucket and a sponge and chamois and feather dus-
ter are as necessary adjuncts to a farmer's buggy as a wrench.
A careful man will have his buggy look neat and last three
times as long as the class first named. The average farmer
can ill afford to buy a buggy and harness for pleasure. And
neither he nor any other farmer can afford to neglect and de-
stroy them. Wastefulness treads on the heels of extrava-
gance, and the model farmer will not tolerate either on his
premises.

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The Fisheries in Oregon.
It is pleasant to remark that the Oregonian. sounds a word
of warning as to the future of the river fisheries in that pros-
perous State, but in the following extract from an article on
that subject the journal is apparently oblivious of the fact
that an export duty is against the laws of the Union, and that
even if imposed it would place Oregon at a disadvantage in
the marts of the world. The question arises if it be not
more rightly a matter of joint State and Federal expenditure
and supervision:

A State hatchery should be established for salmon and
trout at some point so far inland tbat the young li^h will not
be able to reach the sea until they have attained sufficient
size aud strength to protect them from their natural enemies
This involves the expenditure of money, it is true, but it can
easily be obtaine 1 by taxing the products of the canneries
say two cents on each case of salmon put up by them. The
output of the Oregon side of the river is about 324,000
for 18S2, which would give $6,500 as a revenne for maintain
ing the h itchery. This hatchery should be, in our

I si of TJje Dalles, either in the l>ea

Grand R or the Inmaha, subject to the da

cision "i i -i' commissioners.

It will require $ 1,500 a yeaT for the salary of a supei h fl
ent of the hatchery, Aud $1,000 more for the wages of his
assistant. First class talent, (aud in this juncture
afford to employ none other) will demau I p iy, and

a man like Seta Green, or Livingston Stone, is n
$250 per mouth for the six months of the b

. : superintendent does not require mud
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required to n main ftt the hatchery during the entire year,
the superintendent during the seas >n of pr« >p tgatiom
and to keep the state's property clean and in good repaid
The commissioners should not exceed three in number, aud
should receive about ten dollars per day forsix days in each
year, to hold semi-annual meetings of the board, paying
their own traveling expenses out of their per diem, and re-
porting biennially to each session of the legislativo assembly.

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One of tlie board should act as president, and another as
secretary. The state should issue stamps of the value of two
cents each to be placed upon each case of canned salmon
entered for export at the custom house of Portland or As-
toria, on the sale of which some compensation should be al-
lowed, say three per cent., to the secretary of the board. He
would have all the work of the concern to perform, and this
would give him $250 a year against §60 for each of the other
two members. Failure to stamp each and every case accord-
ing to the requirements of the act, should involve a fine of
$50 for the first offense and §100 for each subsequent one,
to be paid into the state treasury and set apart into the fish-
ery f u nd, Jess say twenty per cent, for collection, to be paid to
the court collecting it. This would, in our belief, afford
ample revenue for re-stocking the Columbia river, and carry
over a surplus in each and every year to provide against un-
foreseen accidents to the state's property.

In our belief the cause of failure in the Clackamas hatch-
ery was its want of proper location. It was in charge of com-
petent officers, and all its details were properly and regularly
carried out, hence no fault can be found on that score. The
nest hatchery built should be further inland and, should
that prove no better than the one on Clackamas, locations
should be changed from time to time until the right place is
found. The effects of pisciculture in California have already
been felt in Oregon, for there has not been a day in July or
August of the present year that shad have not been taken in
the harbor of Astoria. None of these fish were ever planted
here. True to their natural migratory habits, they wended
their way northward from San Francisco, where they were
hatched, and probably the same run of fish is now some-
where about the Fraser or the Skeena in British Columbia.
These fish were two years old and were of delicate flavor.

In some places in Germany are trout ponds in which the
trout are simply fattened, not raised. The dealers buy, often at
great distances, yonng trout measuring five or sis inches in
length, which have been caught in brooks, and place them
in the ponds. Here they are sorted according to years and
fed with the worthless cyprinoids which are caught in large
numbers in some of the rivers. In Heidelberg and Wurz-
berg these food-fish are generally placed in the ponds alive,
but in Mayence they are only put in dead. The former
method of feeding is more convenient and may be especially
recommended in small ponds where the trout have not far
to look for food. The method of feeding with dead fish is,
however, better calculated to fatten the trout.

The most destructive element to fish in Nevada so far is
the great quantity of sawdust annually discharged into the
Carson and Truckee rivers. There being no effective law to
prevent it, all attempts at remedy have proved futile, and un-
til some strong reciprocal laws between California and Neva-
da can be adopted anil enforced, no relief from this practice
can be hoped for. The large amount of capital invested in
the manufacture of lumber will hardly give way to the com-
paratively insignificant revenue or employment derived from
the fish business, hence without kindly considerate protection
by the lumber interest in the absence of needed laws we
must expect instead of an increase a gradual diminution of
fish in the rivers above named and their tributaries.

A sight that attracted general notice last Sunday afternoon
on the seawall was the extraordinary run of young fish that
was noticeable along the three last sections of the seawall,
and at the time that the tide was going out millions apparent-
ly of small fishes, of two and three inches in length, wiggled
past at a depth of one to two feet, their presence being known
by the countless flashes of their silver sides as they moved
in a southerly direction for a considerable portion of an
honr. This was probably owing to an organized attack of
sturgeons, just as the menhaden in New York waters are
pursued in so remorseless a manner that they throw them-
selves on the sands to be out of the way of the Bluefish that
prey upon them.

' ' Uncle Sam, " said a colored hoy to black Samu el, a negr0
who used to bottom chairs for Colonel Sandy Faulkner.
" whar yer gwine ?" " Gwine fishin', chile; why ye ax me?'
"Did yer know that Aunt Tildy is dead ?" " Go on, chile -
Is dat a fack ? Ter doan mean ter say dat my wife is dead ?''
•'Yes sah." " When she die?" "Dismornin'." " Wall, I'se
sorry I wan't dar ! Tell 'em to go an' make 'rangements, dat
111 be back agin de fun*ral. I'se done dug worms for bait
now. Wish I'd knowedit sooner." — Arkansaw Traveler.

Before starting to spend any money in beginning a piseicul-
tural establishment, a man ought to inform himself as accu-
rately as possible regarding the water which will be at his
command. He must know the average quantity of water;
counting the dry season; he must know the temperature of
the water during the greatest heat and the greatest cold.
Although such hints seem, almost superfluous, they are
nevertheless much needed.

Every season the chances of catching trout near this city are
lessened. This does not make very much difference to peo-
ple of means and leisure ; but to persons who have only an
occasional outing it means giving up fishing altogether. We
know of several people who are fond of fishing who have not
wet a line for a long time because they knew that it would be
time wasted to go to the creeks where they were once acus-
tomed to find good sport.

The sea fishing outside the heads is said to be very good
just now and some fine catches have been made. The pi-
lots who have an opportunity once in a while report that the
fishing was never better. Strange to say, the tom-cod are
plenty wherever there is a protected nook.

The anglers are hanging up their rods and taking down
their guns. The fishing season is pretty well over. The
creeks are low and the fish have been pretty well hunted.
Lots of them are no longer green and a footstep is enough to
send them to deep holes for half a day.

A beginner in pisciculture is generally mistaken as regards
the quantity of the food required, thinking that it is sufficient
to let a proper quantity of water flow through his ponds but
forgetting that fish live in the water but not by the water.

The first number of the Breeder and Sportsman, pub-
lished in San Francisco, reached our sanctum a few days
ago. It is a very handsome journal, devoted to field sports
in general. The illustration of Electioneer on the title page
is an artistic effort far above those seen ordinarily in sporting
papers. Joseph Cairn Simpson is the editor, and judging
from his leading articles, he is the right man in the right
place. We will always welcome the Breeder and Sports-
man with pleasure, and read the accounts of that wonderful
country~where it is published. — Southern Industries, Nash-
ville, Tenn.

BICYCLING.

A Steam Tricycle.

A Buffalo man has perfected an important invention which
is nothing less than a steam tricycle. It is expected that it
is destined to revolutionize the modes of travel ou the high-
way. It at first sight resembles a low, open buggy or buck-
board. The seat is placed between the two principal wheels,
the third wheel being in front, about five feet away from the
other. It is smaller, and is used for guidiug the vehicle.
The two main wheels are the same as those used in bicycles.
The motive power is applied to them by means of a small
spur wheel and a few feet of belting or chain. The engine
and boiler are located between the seat and the forward
wheel. They take up very little space, and much of the
machinery will be enclosed in a wooden case when the vehicle
is completed. The engine is a one and a half horse power,
and it rests on the bottom of the conveyance. The exhaust
is underneath, and will be nearly noiseless and invisible.
The cylinder is two by four inches. The generator is up-
light and stands directly over the neat little boiler. For fuel
gasoline is used, and two gallons of this fluid, surrounded
by water, will be carried in a reservoir under the seat. It
will be conveyed to the furnace by means of tubes. It is
claimed that one gallon will be sufficient to run the engine
for nine hours at the rate of fifteen to twenty miles an hour.
The tricycle as it now stands cost about §200, but can be
duplicated for $150.

Bicycle Tournament. — The Springfield (Mass.) Bicycle
Club has perfected a grand meet and tournament, to be held
on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Sept. 20. The pro-
gramme consists of a twenty-mile professional race, for a
purse of $500, by J. S. Prince of Boston, champion of the
United States, against Thomas Harrison and James Mellen,
who will alternate every five miles; a five-mile professional
ladies' race, for a purse of $200; and the following amateur
races, open to all amateurs: Five-mile race, three prizes,
value $125; two-mile race, three prizes, value $125; one-mile
race, three prizes, value S75; half-mile dash, three prizes, val-
ue $50; slow race, 100 yds., three prizes, value $25; one
mile, without hands, three prizes, value $50; half-mile race for
boys under loyearsofage, threeprizes, value $20. Theoneand
two mile races will be run in heats, best two in three. These
races will take place on Hampden Park. A handsome gold
and silver-plated bicycle bugle, value $30, will be presented
to the club having the largest number of wheelmen in the
parade. At the skating rink in the evening the following
prizes will be contested for: Best-drilled club of not less
than eight members, three prizes, value $100; best single'
fancy riding, three prizes, value $75; best double fancy rid-
ing, three prizes, value $75. — N. Y. Clipper.

An English bicycling paper, the Cyclist, has called attend i
lately to the practice in certain localities of offering money
or plate, at option of winner, as prizes in events advertised
for amateurs. This opens the interesting question whether
the losers would be amateurs if plate is chosen, and profes-
sionals if the money were taken. At all events, it is clear
that the practice is questionable, and I trust it will not find
■ supporters in this country.

W. J. Morgan, the Canadian bicycle champion, offers
to ride any man in America, John S. Prince preferred,
a 100 mile race for from $200 to $500 a side; the race to take
place in any city in the United States in four weeks from
signing articles.

At Salt Lake City, July. 24 the Salt Lake Bicycle Club held
one-mile and ten-mile events, the first race being won by Wil-
liam Jennings in 3m. 20s.; James Wood second in 3m. 36xs.
Jennings also won the ten-mile race in 40m.

San Francisco Bicycle Club men have been accorded partial
riding privileges in Golden Gate Park, under limitations and
at certain hours. This will do for a beginning, but the time
must come when their full rights will be conceded.

W. J. Morgan is willing to race any bicycler in America ex-
cept J. S. Prince, 50 miles, for $200 a side; or he will race
Prince one hundred miles for the same amount.

The price of suspenders for holding up stockings has gone
up, while the monkey wrench still holds its price at seventy-
five cents. — Springfield (Ohio) News. Now, how do you ap-
ply the monkey wrench for the purpose?

Cortis not only got married the day after his great twenty-
mile ride but spent his honeymoon on a social trip.

Factious youngster to party [of bicyclers passing along:
"Why don't you keep step?"

On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Wanderers B. C^ held their
second running race n.eeting upon the Surbiton grounds,
London, England. The important event was the twenty mile
race between the present amateur champion, H. L. Cortis, and
the Hon. Ion Keith Falconer, the race being also against time.
The track was far inferior in surface to the Crystal Palace
track upon which the record was made the previous week,
and early in the evening there was a strong south-west wind
blowing with sharp showers falling at intervals.

Shortly after 7 the riders started, an outsider acting as
pace-maker, Cortis heading and Keith Falconer bringing up
the rear. The first mile was done in exactly three minutes.
Nothing of importance occurred until the seventh mile, when
Keith Falconer finding the pace too hot for him withdrew.
From this time Cortis went on assisted by the different racing
men, who relieved each other at intervals in keeping up the
pace, until the last lap, when Cortis put on a tremendous
burst <md left his companion, completing the twenty miles in
59 m. 20 1-5 seconds.

Why not try the Bicycle. — The English physicians are
just at this moment differing as to the amount of physical
exercise necessary to create or continue health in the human
system. One side of the disagreeing doctors claim that eight
hours' exercise a day is absolutely essential, and advocate
walking as the best form. The others hold that such an
amount of exertion is injurious and long walks are positively
deleterious to the system. They claim that the passive ex-
ercise of riding is much more wholesome than the active ex-
ertion of pedestrian! sm. There are other physicians who are
solving the problem in favor of the bicycle, and now-a-days
the village doctor often leaves his mount at the porch, instead
of tying it up to the garden gate as in former days.

Another exciting finish took place at the Leicestershire
Cricket Ground Saturday, Aug. 5th, being the occasion of the
second twenty-five miles professional championship race. It
will be remembered that the first race was run off May 27th,
after two dead heats, by R. James, of Birmingham, and F.
Wood, of Leicester. Both James and Wood met with accidents
a short time previous to the present race, but Wood was able to
start. The other contestants were R. Harwell, professional
one mile champion, G. W. Waller, A. E. Derkinderin, C. K.
Garrard andF. De Ciury, the latter of Paris. The lead was
taken by the riders alternately, although some of them
seemed anxious to make the pace very fast. Five miles was
done in 17:19, ten miles in 33:45, and twenty miles in 1 h.,
7:59, which will give a chance for comparison with Cortis'
twenty-mile time. The Frenchman gave up three laps from
the finish, and Walter soon after, leaving the others to fight
it out in the last lap, which they did with a tremendous rush,
Harwell fairly lifting his machine through the tape, half a
vard in front of Derkinderin, with Wood immediately in the
rear. Time, 1 h. 24:15.

The following item, clipped from a daily paper, ought to
cheer the hearts of the bicycler, as indicating that the pub-
lic apathy respecting bad kept highways is not universal:
"Reading, Pa., August 21. — The fifty-five Councilmen of this
city, and the Mayor, were arrested to-day by virtue of a
bench warrant issued in pursuance of the indictments found
against them last week for not keeping the streets in proper
repair. They gave bail for their appearance at the November
court." Here, as we have often urged, is proper work for
the local wheelmen in all parts of the country. Throw your
votes and influence for municipal officers, and especially for
road commissioners, for men who are public-spirited, liberal,
and regardful for the good name of their city or town, irre-
spective of- party politics, which latter element ought never
to enter into local elections.

We are glad to see that the excellent literary monthly, the
Brooklyn Advance, has taken up the advocacy of bicycling.
It not only indicates the wisdom of its managers, but evinces
the general and growing recognition of the wheel as a factor
in healthful physical development and recreation. — Ex.

BASE BALL.

The Renos and Niantice.

It was a red letter day last Sunday at the Recreation
Grounds, the weather being delightful, the attendance large
and well pleased, and the game between the Niantics and
the Renos being stubbornly contested until the last inning,
when the Renos could not secure one run to tie their antago-
nists. The game was played well, but few faults being made
on either side, and the spectators were warm in their demon-
strations of approval of a good play, as the game advanced
to its final stages. Following is the score:

HIAKTICS. BE>*OS.

T.B.K.B.H. P.O. A. E. T.B.R.B.H.P.O. A.E.

Incell, c. f 5 0 0 0 0 0 Barnes, lb 4 1 1 13 0 3

T. Sweeney,Sb5 0 10 0 4Swanton, r.f...4 12 0 10

Donahue, s. s.o 10 0 2 l|Riordan, 3b... 4 10 2 11

Egan. lb 5 1 1 18 0 0 Late, 2b 4 110 0 0

Finn.c 4 118 3 3,Slart,s.e 4 0 0 0 11

Sweenev, p.. ..4 1 1 0 16 O.Cadogan, c.f...4 0 0 10 2

Sullivan, l.f.. 4 13 10 ICreegan, c. . .4 0 0 10 3 0

Fogarty,£2b....4 10 0 3 0 JIcElrov, p 4 1 0 0 13 1

F. Carroll, r.f.4 0 10 0 0 Sheridan, 2b. .4 0 0 10 0

Totals 40 6 8 27 24 9l Totals 36 5 4 27 18 7

Innings 1 23466789

Niantics 0 02100030—6

Beno9 3 llOOoOOO— 6

Earned runs— Niantics 1-

Home run— Sweeney.

Two-base hit— Sullivan.

Base, on balls — Niantics 2.

Double plays — Biordan and Sheridan.

Passed balls — Creegan 2, Finn 4.

Wild pitches— McElroy 1.

Struck out — Niantics 7, Renos 7.

First base on errors — Niantics 4, Renos 6.

Left on bases — Niantics 6, Renos 5.

Umpire — Pete Meegan of the Californias.

Scorer — J. F. Hennesy.

Time of game — Two hours.

The Howards and Olympics.

These clubs met at the Oakland Grounds on Sunday last
and played a rather one-sided game, the Olympics Btarting
off with a rattling score of four runs, and thencefoward
they rested on their laurels and were badly beaten, as the
following score shows:

HOWABDS. OLYMPICS.

TJ. R. B.H. P.O. A. E. T.B. B. E.H. P.O. A. E.

Haxdie, c 5 1 2 11 4 4,Neal, p 4 1 1 1 12 5

Maxwell, c.f..5 12 0 0 0 Ebner, 3b 4 12 10 0

Boyce,3b 6 0 0 4 1 1 Fitzgerald, c. 4 1 1 14 0 2

O'Eane, 2b....4 2 0 6 1 l|Barton,2b 4 10 3 3 3

Dibble, p 4 2 10 6 1 Van Dyke, 1X4 0 0 110

Eennedy, r.f..4 10 0 1 l'Burt.lb 4 0 1*01

Van Court, 1X4 0 10 0 0, Kelly, b.s 4 0 1113

Fleury.lb 4 10 7 0 OiHall, r.f 3 0 0 0 10

Stone, a.s. 4 10 0 3 2Shaw,c.f 3 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 39 9 6 27 18 lol Totals 34 4 6 27 18 19

Innings 1 23486789

Howards 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 3 0— 0

Olympics 4 00000000—4

Time of game— One hour and forty-five minutes.

Scorer — Mr. Strauss.

Umpire — J. Carroll of the Californias.

The Eural Home B. B. Club which was organized some
months ago would like to meet some of the amateur clubs of
San Francisco. Clubs desiring games will please notify B.
Guun, County Clerk's office, to that effect and they will be
accommodated on any Saturday. The nine consists of the
following players: J. Lowth, pitcher; Mas Brackett, catcher;
S. Hunter, 1st base; Cranz, 2nd base; A. Jenkins, s. s.; Cof-
fee,!3d base; Gunn. left field; T. Jenkins, center field; Nat
Page, right field.

>*-

The Breeder ast> Sportsman is the name of a new weekly
paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and published at
San Francisco, Cal., at five dollars per annum. The first
copy is at hand. For beauty of typography, extent and variety
of matter, and general make up, it is unexcelled by its con-
temporaries. Sir. Simpson is author of a popular book,
called " Horse Portraiture," and for more than a quarter of a
century has been a popular writer on horse and sporting
matters. He is admirably qualified to conduct such ai
prise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coast are to be ec-
lated upon having so able and gifted a champion of tht
t=reBts.— St. Louis Rural World.

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San Francisco, Saturday, Sept. 23, 1882.

'DECLARING TO "WIN."

One of the most pernicious practices on the turf is the
following an English custom, always of doubtful pro-
priety, many times the vehicle of unmitigated rascality.
That is when an owner had two or more horses in the
same race that he could select which he would win with
and if before the race he made the intention public, it
was held sufficient to absolve him from censure if even
the poorest were the winners. There is not a single ar-
gument that will justify such a course, but a hundred rea-
sons why it should be abolished. It gives an opportuni-
ty to fleece the unwary betters; it disgusts the spectators,
when the palpably superior horse is made to give way
to an inferior. There is nothing in the rules which can
be twisted so as to sanction the practice, but, to the
contrary, a provision to punish those who are guilty.
The owner and trainer who gives the ins tructions, the
jockey who rides the horse which could have won, are
amenable, and in accordance with the law should be
expelled. It does not require a rigid construction to
punish under the circumstances but it is the imperative
duty of the judges to inflict the penalty. This, of
course, is a hard thing to do when there are so many
vicious precedents to sustain the action, but if the officers
of the association or judges of the race should notify
parties who have more than one horse engaged that they
must strive to win if even the contestants are both in
in the same stable no fault could be found with the pun-
ishment which would follow transgression. We would
like to see such a rule embodied in the code of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association, not that it is required to
enable the proper steps for the correction of the evil, but
to place it beyond qestion. Either that or incorporating
the same restriction on starting as there is in heat races,
and only admitting one horse in the same interest to
start.

The latter plan might work injuriously to the nomin-
ator inasmuch as he would be deprived of a privilege
of testing as many colts as he chooses to pay the stakes
upon, and when there is a prize to the second as well as
to the first to be won. By insisting that there should be
a race, no injustice is done to the owner; the betters are
protected; though far beyond the welfare of those who
speculate are the true interests of turf sports. This in-
terest is sure to suffer when the general public have
cause for dissatisfaction. A large majority of those who
attend race meetings cannot see the points which the
betters are governed by, nor understand the logic that
gives any owner the right to perpetrate a fraud. A
fraud it certainly is when in place of a contest they have
been promised they witness one jockey "pulling the head
off his horse" to enable another to reach the "winning
score first. Neither can it be reconciled to the common
understanding that an action which is met with the
severest punishment in one case should be considered an
innocent device in the other. A satisfactory explanation
cannot be given. The reasoning based on precedents will
not answer. Because Lord So-and-so declared to win
with A. when his horse B. was known to be superior, and
that this privilege is granted in a country four or five
thousand miles away, it would also follow that as Black
Donald "lifted" herds of cattle a couple of centuries ago
it was all right to steal a fat sfcser wh n the larder was
at a low ebb. The day of the empty platter with a pair
of spurs served for supper has passed, and if the sports of
the turf are brought to a standard that will insure the
support of the right-minded they must be based on a
higher plane. The argument that the betters arc pro-
tected by the "stable" in place of thj horse being sold in
the pools has not the weight of a feather in the balance.
There are other rights besides the settlements of wagers
to consider, more momentous questions at issue than
"protection" to those who invest in the pool-box. Even
this protection is denied when this course is sanctioned.
There may be those who do not buy pool- who like to in-

tensify the interest of the race by a wager, perhaps
small, it may be large. The riders are mounted and A.
says to B. " I will take the horse with the colors scarlet
jacket and black cap against any you will name for § — ."
" All right," responds B, " I will take the scarlet jacket
and yellow cap." Scarlet and black is pulled to a stand-
still and scarlet and yellow wins. It is a palpable fraud,
a self-evident piece of rascality, and the innocent specu-
lators await the verdict. If there is a telegraph board
they are amazed to see that the positions are awarded as
they came in and preparations made for another race. The
whole thing is a roaring farce if robbery can be termed
fun, a caricature of the "royal sport," far beneath a
donkey race when the long. eared coursers are compelled
to do their best. Thousands join A. and B. in saying if
this be racing the less of it the better. Indignant, dis-
gusted, disappointed in their expectation of seeing a race,
all the false reasoning in the world cannot reconcile them,
nor any number of titled delinquents to share the oppro-
brium cause them to acquiesce in considering it right.

We write plainly, feeling that more depends upon a
proper view being taken of the malpractice than many
realize who are equally as intent on bringing
the turf above reproach, but who have not given the
thought it demands to forsee the consequences. We
have advocated the abrogation of heat-racing on this
very ground, and because it gave a chance for combina-
tions to defeat the better horse. In heats a horse is
"laid up" in order to give him a better chance to win;
in a dash he is laid up to lose provided he has a stable
companion that suits "the book" better. In either case
there is an opportunity for faultfinding, and whatever is
inimical to the general appreciation we desire to see re-
moved.

BOOK-BETTING VS. POOLS.

There has been a good deal of discussion whether the
English system of ' 'book-betting' ' or the American pools
should have the preference with the backers of horses.
In England and Australia where there is so much specu-
lation oh the turf, and many who desire to invest some-
thing before the races come off, the argument is in favor
of the English method. This is more especially the case
as from the greater certainty of "getting round" the
bookmaker is enabled to lay larger odds. In this coun-
try, however, there is no comparison between the two and
the auction and mutual pools combined are by far supe-
rior. An illustration came to our knowledge which will
be applicable. A person who wanted to invest a little
money on the races at Sacramento took the programme,
and out of the eleven nominations in race No. 1 he se-
lected Jim Renwick and Jim Douglas, at the odds of
$30 to $10 against each. In No. 2, there were nineteen
nominations and his choice was Precious, against her
getting §40 to £10. In No. 3 there were nine entries
and Joe Howell was booked at §30 to $10. In No. 8
Flou Flou was his choice at §30 to §10, there being eight
nominations, and in No. 9 he took Precious, six being
named in it. In No. 10 there was thirteen nominations
and Jim Douglas at §40 to §10 was the investment. In
No. 11, of the nine entries Belshaw at §60 to §10 and Joe
Howell at §20 to §10 were booked, and in No. 16 Flou
Flou and Satan ella were coupled, the former at §40 to
§10, the latter at §30 to §10, there being ten nominations.
In No. 17, of the twelve entries he selected Joe Howell at
§20 to §10. Asa matter of explanation, he had no know-
ledge of what the odds would be. leaving" the money -with
a friend to give the bookmaker. It was certainly a poor
investment according to the calculation of the chances
from the numbers engaged. He had §120 at hazard and
the most he could win was §240 or the "short odds" of 2
to 1. But "all's well that ends well," as the following
account shows:

WINNING TICKETS.

No. 2, Precious S 50

No. ;j, Joe Howell 40

No. 8, Flou Flou 40

No. 11, Joe Howell 30

No. 1EJ, Flou Flou 50

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Thus he was §90 "ahead" but the most remarkable
feature was that with the exception of No. 1, in which
Jim Renwick and Jim Douglas were beaten, every race
that he had a starter in he won on. Four of the selec-
tions did not start, and in No. 11 and No. 16 he had a
loser coupled with a winner. It was a rare stroke of
good luck seldom witnessed, and without a parallel so
far as we are acquainted. But any one of the least know-
ledge of pools can sec how much better the mqney could
have been invested. It is true that there was the ad-
vantage of being able to lay a little money without being
present, and also the opportunity to restrict the risk to a
definite sum. To offset this in pools the money would
have been returned for non-starters excepting when these
were in the field, and in the mutuals the amount can be
gauged the same as in book-betting. Still all three can
be combined to advantage, and we hope to see the odds
in the books more in accordance with that which the
pools show.

THE STATE FAIR.

Despite the "pinkeye," and the rain that deluged the
track on Friday, the State Fair was a grand success.
Successful from every point of view and in every depart-
ment. The racing and trotting was in the main excel-
lent and the decisions of the judges acquiesced in by a
large majority of the spectators. The rainstorm was an
innovation, and though unwelcome was, nevertheless,
heartily enjoyed, rather a paradoxical statement, though
the ludicrous features made amends for the discomfort.
Californians were treated to a scene which is common in
the east. The heavy showers came after the riders were
weighed and mounted, the starter was on the ground,
and then there was such a downpour that the water was
inches deep on the track. Atalanta got off with the
lead, and those behind him were so mud-bespattered that
the colors were undistinguishable. Elsewhere there is
an account so that repetition is unnecessary. It is rare in-
deed, when an eastern meeting does not include just
such a spectacle, and a ' ' good mud horse ' ' wins over
fields that can easily beat him when the course is dry.
It will be some time before space enough can be given to
publish a proper review of what the horses have done at
the fairs. In order to have the material to do them
justice it will be necessary to await the close of the cir-
cuit. At one of them, perhaps, a horse was out of con-
dition and did not come up to the form he afterwards
displayed, while the prevailing epizooty caught others
in its clutches and they fell short of the expectations of
owners and trainers. Notwithstanding the attending
drawbacks the horses have shown remarkably well, and
when the horse history of the year is compiled, Califor-
nia as usual will not be behind.

The managers of the fair are the recipients of eulogies
from all sides. There is usually a great deal of sore-
headedativeness, if one may be permitted to coin a word
to express the bickering of those who have been disap-
pointed, but this season it is only the chronically cap-
tious who grumble. The President has labored assid-
uously and been ably supported by the members of the
board, while the secretary has been awarded golden
commendations for the thorough manner which has
characterized his management of the office. Not merely
during the fair, as from the close of the last exhibition
until the completion of this, he has labored with enthus-
iasm. The crowning thought in his mind was the suc-
cess of the fair, and he went at the work with energy and
continued it with determination. During the whole of
the summer the track has been kept in first-rate order,
and in lieu of the usual complaints there have been warm
eulogies.

It is now understood that steps will be taken to remedy
the only defect in the course. As it now is the "first
turn" is very short, and the track narrows suddenly
from the starting point. With a large field of horses it
is almost impossible to avoid collision or losing of
places, and abrupt curvature makes it trying on the
horses' legs. The contemplated plan is to make the
semi-circle much easier by increasing the radius and car-
rying the backstretch a good deal further eastward.
The judges' stand will be moved*so as to give more room
after the start, and we earnestly urge that it be placed
on the proper side of the track which, of course, is oppo-
site from where it is at present. The whole track will
be carried further away from the grand stands so that
there will be a space available for a "quarter-stretch,"
and the sale of tickets to the quarter-stretch will bo so
much larger than the present that the revenue from this
source will soon pay the cost of the improvements.

The State Fair of 1882 has come to an end, but the les-
sons it has given will have an influence for years. The
money value of the teachings, could it be figured, would
reach an enormous sum, though there are other influ-
ences of more actual value than dollars and cents. It
teaches a better system of rural life, and these teachings
end in happier homes, better people, bettor citizens.
That the fail1 of 1883 will be still superior is an insured
fact, as the experience of every year adds to the know-
ledge of the managers.

TROTTING AT MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.

Heretofore we have noticed the $2,500 trotting purse
that has been advertised to be trotted over the Elsterne-
wick track, Melbourne, Australia. A double purpose
can be effected by making entries in it, as any good
horse which trots there can be sold for a round sum.

It would well repay the expense for the brooders hero
to take measures that would insure several starters from
California, and by making a joint venture, so far as
sharing the expense, the outlay could be reduced to a
minimum sum. With these entries for this State and
the horses already in Australia, there will be a field that
will attract an attendance of at least twenty thou sang
of the sport-loving inhabitants, and there will be plenty

Other opportunities given for them to display I hi ;'' pOWi

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ers. It was a wise movement on the part of the club
there to restrict t he entries to procreative animals, in-
ducing the importation of the class which will be of the
most benefit. After the fairs are over we hope to see ar-
rangements made for shipping quite a number of the
right sort of trotters, and above all other considerations
the right sort of men to accompany them.

OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

There is the first break in the picture gallery of the
"Breeder and Sportsman." Twelve illustrations have
been given, ten of notables and two of types of what we
regard as a good combination of blood to produce the
fast trotter. One of these, Antevolo, since the picture
was given trotted a mile at the Golden Gate Fair in 3:07,
and that for a colt, not then sixteen months old, with
scarcely any training, and lt barefooted." proves that he
has the gift naturally. The other has shown " low-
down in the twenties,-" so that it is reasonable to expect
that he will bo entitled to a place among "the notables"
in the not very- far-off future.

The break, however, is only temporary, and the illus-
trations will be resumed before long. As has been stated
before, the series will comorise others thau fast horses,
or those of breeding which insure speed at the trot and
gallop. The coach-horse, we learn, is represented in
California by one of the finest specimens ever imported
and ere long his picture will grace the title page. In
due course of time there will be cattle pictures, dogs,
etc. One thing has followed the interregnum of the
kings and queens of the turf and track, and that is the
opportunity to see what a really handsome "heading"
the artist has supplied us with. Joined to the fine pic-
tures of the horses it is not so striking as when the
letter-press takes up the most of the first page.

THE FILLIES' YEAR.

Lord Falmouth's brown filly Dutch Oven first, Lord
Stamford's brown filly Geheimniss second, the Duke of
Westminster's Shotover third, is the placing in the great
St. Leger of 1882. Of the fourteen starters four were
fillies, and thus the old adage that September is the
month for them to show to advantage is again proved to
be true. There was not much interest taken in the race
in America this year, as it was concluded that not one
of "our colts" had shown form that would warrant even
the most sanguine to look for victory. Sachem running
into fourth place will be something of a surprise* to
many, and securing the next place to the fillies is further
proof that the English three-year-old colts are an infe-
rior lot. It was more of a surprise that Dutch Oven gained
the first prize as after the race at York the odds were
100 to 1 against her, and but for the money which is al-
ways put on "Archer's mount" that would probably
have been the rate at the start. As it was forty to one was
laid and the backers of the popular jockey reaped a rich
reward. J. E.. Keene's Romeo, a brother to Monitor,
made a poor showing.

THE STOCKTON FAIR.

As we write, Friday morning, the Stockton Fair is in
full swing. From our correspondent we learn that it is
by far the most successful ever held. The stock on ex-
hibition filled the stalls on the track and many of them
had to be quartered outside. The animals in every de-
partment are superior, and as will be seen by the reports
in another column the racing and trqtting has been very
satisfactory.

The attendance has been in excess of former years,
every day showing an increase over former exhibitions
and the management is pronounced to be of the best
kind. One capital move was made in the suppression of
gambling both on the fair grounds and in the city. The
practice tolerated heretofore was the only point in the
management of the San Joaquin Fair that could be
found fault with, and we are much pleased to learn that
it has been done away with.

The liberality displayed in "getting up" the pro-
gramme was well worthy of a liberal return, and it is
very gratifying to all concerned that it met with a
liberal response.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

Horses For Sale.— In the advertising column will be
found notices of the auction sale of thoroughbreds belonging
to W. L. Pritchard and a yearling trotting colt of rare breed-
ing. Those which Mr. Pritchard offers are well worthy the
attention of buyers. The breeding is very fine and the suc-
cess which has followed the colts of the same strains is suf-
ficient guarantee that there must be high excellence in those
offered. Lena Dunbar, Jim Brown, Maria F, Euchre, Patsy
Duffy and others are sufficient illustrations of the value of
the blood, and as to good looks, that will be found satisfactory
upon examination. The pressure of other business compels
Mr. Pritchard to part with them, and there can scarcely be a

question that great bargains can be had at the sale. The
present popularity of racing at the East has increased the
number of meetings to such an extent that the value of blood
stock has been greatly enhanced in the horse-breading re-
gions, and it will not be long until California is drawn upon
extensively to furnish animals. There cannot be a more
auspicious time to engage in the breeding and rearing of
thoroughbreds, and the sale which is to be held on Monday,
the 16th of November, gives a capital opportunity to pur-
chase. The yearling colt offered is an animal of the highest
furm, and his blood will be found of great service to cross
with the Hambletonian and other strains. "We brought his
dam here when a yearling, and she was one of the most prom-
ising we ever saw. When three years old she trotted three-
quarters of a mile in 1:55, a 2:34 gait, and she was only broken
that spring. Owing to an injury she received in the stable
she had to be thrown out of training. The combination of
Belmont, Mambriuo Chief, American Eclipse and Blackbird is
sure to mingle harmoniously with the other trotting families.
To Judge °y the number of challenges that have been
flying around for the past week, the bay must be covered
with ambitious oarsmen practicing for important contests.
So far, however, not a match has been made. Nothing, has
yet come of Jim Branne n's defy to young Griffin, and the
elder Griffin has not covered the deposit of $500, made with
the Breeder and Sportsman by representatives of the Pio-
neerclub. Mr. Griffin offered in print to match his son
against any man in the Pioneer club except Leahy and Nel-
son and his second crew against the Pioneers' best crew.
The Pioneers have deposited §500 and offer to match a scull-
er against the best sculler in the Golden Gate club, who is
of course Peterson, and also to match a crew against Mr.
Griffin's best crew for $1,000. On Tuesday Mr. Griffin com-
plained that sufficient time to make the match had not been
granted him, and the Pioneer men extended it several days
and left their money in the Breeder And Sportsman office.
This looked like business. Peterson is a professional water-
man who ought to be able to row any man in the world.
Mr. Griffin, after several days to consider, offered to match a
four-oar crew against the Pioneers; but as the Pioneers
had expressly stipulated that the sculler's race and the four-
oar race should take place the offer was decline.!. On Friday
afternoon, the specified time for making the match having
expired, the Pioneer representatives withdrew their money.

Krick's "Guide to the Turf."— We are in receipt of
the September edition of this extremely valuable work, and
it is praise enough to say that it is fully up to the standard
of former volumes, ltis difficult to account for the absence
of support which this work receives on the Pacific Coast.
Fortunately the labor of the compiler is better appreciated in
the East, or rather it is found so indispensable there that no
one who has any fondness for racing can do without it. The
growth of racing in the United States has been so great that
the summaries, brief comments on the condition of the track,
rates of betting, and the index of names of the horses which
have run, occupy 343 pages of Nonpareil. The^ndex gives
the sire and dam and the pages where the races are to be
found. When inclosed in brackets it means that the animal
won, and from that practice has originated the term "brack-
eted, "meaning a winner. Those who have had something
to do with putting races in shape for the papers have a know-
ledge of how vast the labor of putting them in shape, and
though turfmen, breeders, trainers, etc., if at all intelligent,
can scarcely get along without it, the frequenters of the
track get a benefit far beyond the cost. For this handsome
volume the price is only fifty cents. Address H. G. Crick-
more, The iVeio York World, 31 and 32 Park Bow, N. Y.

Overman has been matched against Helene for $2,500 a
side, the race to be trotted on the Gentlemen's Driving Asso-
ciation track, N. T. The day of the trot is to be named be-
tween the 1st and loth of October. Helene has a record of
2:21, so that Overman has three-fourths ofa second the best of it
on that score. The match is attracting a great deal of attention
in New York and more interest is taken in it than in any which
has come off for some time^ Overman is thought to have
rather the best of it, though the mare is very fast. As Hick-
ock drives Overman, and Murphy Helene, there is talent on
both sides, and unquestionably the race will be one of the
best of the season.

Goldsmith received universal commendations for the
able manner he handled Cairo in the special race at Sacra-
mento. That the encomiums were well-deserved there can-
not be the least doubt, as every one we have heard speak of
it joins in extolling the skill he displayed. Those who have
seen Cairo in his previous races are aware that he was very-
unsteady, breaking, pulling and generally unmanageable.
By a slight change in his harness, the removal of weights
and skillful manipulations of the reins he only made one
break during the race, and scored his first victory of the
season.

Old Joe Howell has added another feather to his
plume, or rather, like that of the Prince of Wales, there are
three as a record of his time of victories at the State Fair.
He is a wonderful old horse, and seems likely to emulate the
doings of the " Carlisle Gelding " of the olden time, which
ran successfully until he was eighteen years old. We have
been taken to task for giving his pedigree as being from Eva
Shepherd, while it has been state! that his dam was Etta
Shippen. The former is correct, as we were instrumental in

C. C. Parks (who bred for Howell) buying her at the sale of

D. A. Gaze, 1869, then being in foal to Bonnie Scotland, and
that fall we sold him the horse. There ia scarcely a proba-

bility that Etta Shippen ever was bred to Bonnie Scotland,
llr. Parks was starting his breeding farm at Glen Flora at
that time, and when he purchased Eva Shepherd it was with
the intention of using her in the trotting stud, hut the pur-
chaser of Bonnie Scotland changed his views. We sold him
Maude, by imported Australian, an 1 from her he bred "Paper-
maker."

Lady Viva, two years old, by Three Cheers, from Lady
Amanda, by imported Hurrah, and SirTha 1, one year old, by
Norfolk or Thad Stevens, from Lady Amanda, has gone into
Mr. Winters' stable and will be trained by Dudley Allen.
Lady Viva is in the two-year-old stakes of the Pacific Ooast
Blood Horse Association, but as she never ha 1 a saddle on
up to the time of reaching Sacramento Thursday last there is
scant time to get her in any order.

Duroc Swine.— In auother part of the paper will be
found a capital article written by Col. F. D. Curtis for the
Breeders' Gazette from which it was copied, and without
giving that spirited journal credit. This came from the
"form "going to press before we were aware of it, the in-
tention being to procede it with some remarks in which the
credit would have been awarded. There can scarcely be a
doubt that this breed of hogs is well adapted to the Cali-
fornia climate and will be found a valuable addition to the
Berkshires, Essex, Magie's and other dark-colored swine.

Helpers.
From the following, cut from the last number of the Turf,
Field and Farm, it will be seen that there are others who
agree with us that some plan should be adopted to stop the
evil of helpers in trotting races. In fact the ideas are so
similar that it appears as though our views were based upon
those of our contemporary, though the article was in type
before the Turf, Field and Farm, reached here. If all of the
papers were to take the same stand there is not a question
that measures will be taken to correct this evil, and it is the
duty of the journals that make the sports of the track a
speciality to have the practice done away with. United
effort will accomplish the purpose and that without other
rules than are now in force. The helper must be punished
so severely that one offense will be all that is necessary to
get rid of him entirely. With support from the papers
the "charity" of the judges will be replaced with an inflexi-
ble resolution to do their part in counteracting the schemes
and a few combinations broken will have the effect to stop
others being entered into:

There is a practice somewhat difficult to reach, and yet is
doing harm to the turf, and that is of forming a combination
to help this or that horse to win. When a driver is satisfied
that he sits behind a horse which has not speed enough to
show the way to the wire he makes an arrangement to help
for a consideration, what he regards as the most formidable
contestant. The help consists in surrendering the pole to
the animal of his choice, should he be fortunate enough to
get it, or in giving up to him any place of advantage he°may
hold. It further consists in doing everything which can be
done under a strained interpretation of the rules to block
the way of the dangerous rival. For instance, the helper
has speed, if used in bursts, to trot around the horse to
which he is Opposed, and he does so without interference
but when he is fairly in front he takes his horse back and
compels the other to shorten its stride, or to pull out and
trot around him. Much of this would be deemed fair under
the rules, were each driver using his art to get his own horse
to the score first, but it is not fair when done in the interests
of a combination. The difficulty of determining where
an unlawful combination exists is the protection under which
the practice spreads and grows. It is easy to suspect but
suspicion is not proof. The rules are'brord enough to 'cover
the case, but it is rare to find three men in the judges' stand
who will agree to narrow the definition and to sternly im-
pose the penalty. It is the usual desire to exercise charitv
and to allow plenty of latitude to the drivers. There are
drivers who will not abuse the generosity of the stand, but
unfortunately, they can be counted upon the fingers of the
hand, and so do not form the common standard* of action
The only remedy which suggests itself is for the judges to
make up their minds that tolerance is working injury to the
turf, and to stop looking at a race with charity in their eves
This helping business has been carried too 'far. If efforts
are not made to put an end to it, the grumbling of owners
will be louder, and trickery every year will become more and
more apparent.

♦

The Ladies' Tournament at the State Fair.
The equestrian display on Friday of the State Fair was the
best ever seen on such occasions, both in regard to the
number of entries as also to the skill, dash and grace shown
by most of the youngladies who participated in the tourna-
ment. At the best of times it is a thankless task trying to
adjudicate fairly on the proficiency shown on such occasions,
and the president in making the award stated that the judges
had studiously avoided taking the names of the ladies who
contested, and that thereby their opinion was unbaised by
the slightest form of favoritism, and the ladies were recog-
nized only as bearers of certain numbers on their saddles.
There was a great deal of trotting and galloping indulged in
by the contestants one by one, both in the saddle and on the
bare back, aud one or two showed good trick riding, but ow-
ing to the horses not having been properly trained, or not be-
ing under the complete control of their riders, the evolutions
in squads were very poorly managed. There was some di-
vergence of opinion as to the relative merits of the vounc
equestriennes aud there was far from being a unanimity in re-
gard to the awards made by the judges, which wore as follows:
First prize, Mrs. Marchand; second, Hiss Belle Ellis- third
Miss Nellie Eyanj f.m-ib Mrs Treffry; fifth, Miss Katie
.Loudale; sixth, Miss MabelLunebach; seventh Miss Carpen-
ter: eighth Mrs. Kate George; ninth, Alice Odbert; tenth
Mith Bradford; eleventh, Emma Londale. Then
fourteen prizes awarded to the best bareback rider-
lows: Fust prize, Miss Carpenter, second, Miss Mabel 1
bach; third, Miss Nellie Ryan.

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Sept 23

ROWING.

TheHillsdales. — The telegraph announces that the Hills.
dale four are coming back from England. The race with the
T hames crew last week proved a most unfortunate affair for
the Americans. Defeat under any circumstances is not pleas-
ant, but in the case of the Hillsdales, after all the challenging
and railing against the committees, the pill of misfortune
must have been a very bitter one to swallow. The Hillsdales
as previously remarked in these columns are not entitled to
much sympathy. Had they acted in a sensible and busi-
ness-like manner, made their arrangements properly and
been sure before leaving America that they would be allowed
to row in English regattas, their return would have been
very different from what it is. They might have been beaten
but they would not have been insulted as well as humiliated.
Considering the rough and discouraging treatment that the
Hillsdales met in England, they could not have been ex-
pected to do as well in a race as if they had been favorably
received and allowed to proceed systematically with their train-
ing. The race has decided nothing. The question of the
comparative merits of English and American champion fours
is still unsettled. When the captain of the Hillsdale crew broke
his slide his men were leading the Thames crew but there
was still a long course before them and he would have been a
wise man who could predict that the Englishmen would not get
to the front before the finish. Many a good crew and sculler
has been half a dozen lengths behind midway in the Thames
course and in the last two miles pulled up and won easily.
Boat racing is very uncertain, and unless it is a Hanlan who
is to the front early in the race, it is a poor speculation bet-
ting that he will keep there over a four or five mile course.
While the Hillsdales are very fast over one and a half and
two mile courses they have no record over longer stretches of
water, and as they practice a new style of rowing it is not
certain that they can go the championship distances at their
best pace. It is to be regretted that the Thames men refused
to give the Hillsdales another race and their refusal to do so
may indicate that they had had enough of the Americans.
The crew that rowed the American four is not regarded by
English professional oarsmen as the strongest amateur four
that could be got together on the Thames. The London Row-
ing Club could put forward a much stronger crew and it is
likely that such would have been the programme if the
Americans had won their first match.

Courtney's Great Performance. — The Turf, Field and
Farm says: In the three-mile single-scull race at Saratoga,
August 25, Courtney finished second to Lee, who won in the
very good time of 20 minutes 43:} seconds, and immediately
after the race the opinion was advanced that Courtney would
have been victorious had he not fouled the number attached
to his stake. As the foul cost him 20 seconds, and as his
time was about 5\ seconds slower than Lee's, the opinion
was well founded. On Canadargo Lake, at Richfield Springs,
September 1, Courtney rowed Lee a three-mile race and van-
quished him in the wonderful time of 19 minutes 31j seconds.
The time of Lee was considerably faster than that made in
the Saratoga race. It was 19 minutes 35£ seconds. As the
course was carefully measured, and as the watches were held
by men of experience and reputation, we must accept the
returns as correct. Courtney appears to be gaining courage.
He has his nervous system nnder better control. He has
been like a sensitively organized colt, which raises the hopes
of its owner by astonishing trials, but which gets frightened
when at the post and is unable to perform in a way satisfac-
tory to any one. The thought of the race and the sight of
the crowd seem to have half paralyzed him, and he was met
with defeat after defeat when victory was within his grasp.
Sow that he has stepped ont of the timid, fawn-like state,
and demonstrated to himself and the world that he is gifted
with great skill and power at the sculls, it is to be hoped that
confidence will not again desert him. He ought to be able to
vanquish both Hanlan and Ross.

Somnambulistic Oarsmen. — The latest reported eccen-
tricity of Charles Courtney is somnambulism. Some of the
sporting journals are poking a good deal of fun at the Sara-
toga sculler because of his alleged propensity for taking ex-
ercise in his sleep.

Although it is likely that the story of Courtney's sleep-
walking originated in the lively imagination of some re-
porter, it iB a fact that somnambulism effects'some famous
oarsmen . One of the bright and shining lights of the Pioneer
Bowing club who some time ago dropped $500 on a three-
mile race is accustomed to train for his matches by a regular
night ramble in undress. A couple of nights before his last
race he created a panic in his boarding house by using the
dining room as a sprinting path. As he was making the tenth
lap the landlady rushed in thinking that a Greenback con-
vention had met in the dining room, and discovered the som-
nambulistic athlete flying around with as much contempt
for superfluous clothing as the Long Bridge oarsmen show
every Sunday when they go out to scare away all the sensi-
tive females on shore.

An Enterprising Club. — The Ariel Rowing Club has
probably less to say in the newspapers than any other club
in San Francisco, but notwithstanding its silence it is always
to the front when there is any rowing to be done. While
some of the other clubs are blowing their horns and trying
to startle the world with the praise of what they are going to
do, the Ariels quietly keep on practicing and when Thanks-
giving Day comes they will be found none the worse for their
modest reticence. Last week they purchased the four-oar
paper shell, formerly used with such determination but bad
luck by the St. George Rowing Club. With some alterations
in the rig of the boat she will be well suited to the Ariel four.
Last Sunday they were practicing in the new craft, but the
novelty had not worn off and their style could not have been
considered a sample of what they will do in a few weeks.

An Athletic Statesman. — Thomas Murphy of the Potre-
ro, Vice-president of the Pioneer Rowing Club and Champion
wherry rower, of the Pacific Coast, has been temporarily at-
tracted from the aquatic arena by the prospective spoils of
office. It was thought that Thomas would enliven Thanks-
giving Day by a match on wherries with that tireless sculler
R. C. Lyne of the Pioneer Rowing Club, but the glittering
attractions of a statesman's career have interfered with the
anticipated sport. Mr. Murphy is an announced candidate
for the Legislature and the sentiment of the rowing clubs
is strongly in his favor. A vote taken on Sunday at Long
Bridge would send Thomas flying in a special train to Sacra-
mento and make him Chairman of the Assembly.

Courtney's Latest Victory. — Until of late it was the
regular thing to expect Courtney to get beaten in every race
in which he entered. The burly carpenter seems determined
to change the order of things, for he is beginiug to figure
prominently as a winner. A dispatch from Alexandria Bay
(N. ¥.), dated September 18th, thus describes the race on
Poplar Bay, St. Lawrence river, between Courtney, Ten Eyck
and Dempsey:

"A mile and a quarter from the turn Courtney was lead-
ing Ten Eyck two lengths and rowing thirty-four strokes to
the minute. He passed hume an easy winner by the same
lead. Time20:591. Dempsey was fully half a mile behind.
The water was notgood, but the men were willing to start.
Courtney said it was the hardest race he ever rowed. Ten
ICyck was quite exhausted. "

A Veteran Heard From. — John Griffin's challenge on be-
half of his son has drawn out the following defiant card from
Jim Brannen, the veteran oarsman of the Pioneer club:

"In reply to J. D. Griffin's challenge to match his son
against any member of the Pioneer Rowing Club, barring D.
Leahy and E. Nelson, I will match P. J. Brennan for $1,000
a side, any distance from three to five miles, the race to be
rowed in six weeks from signing articles. A forfeit of $250
awaits your pleasure. James E. Brannen."

YACHTING.

The Mosquito Regatta.

The following are the rules of the Mosquito regatta, which
comes off to-day at 1:30, starting from Long Bridge. The
regatta will be under the auspices of the San Francisco
Yecht Club:

Class 1 includes Whitehall boats; class 2, yachts fifteen and
under twenty feet, length on deck; class 3, yachts twenty
and under twenty-five feet, length on deck; class 4, yachts
twenty-five and under thirty feet, length on deck; class 5,
yachts thirty and under thirty-five feet, length on deck.

A time allowance of one minute to the foot, difference in
length over all, will be given. This allowance will only be
given to the boats on each class separately. A twenty-four-
foot boat will have to give two minutes to a twenty- two-foot
boat, for instance, but has nothing to do with boats out of
her 'class.

The course is as follows: Crossing a line from the end of
Long Bridge to the southerly line of Mission Rock, thence to
and around a stake boat (yacht Chispa) anchored about
three yarters of a mile east of Mission Street wharf in mid
channel, thence to and around stake-boat (yacht Aggie, about
half-way between Mission Rock and Alameda wharf, and in
line with these two points), thence to Mission Rock again,
passing to southward of it, and crossing starting line.

All boats must take this course. Fourth and fifth-class
boats must, however, continue on, passing to westward of
Mission Rock, thence to leeward and around the Alameda
stake-boat again and back to starting point, passing south-
ward of Mission Rock, and crossing starting line to finish.
In this second turn, it is to be understood that the stake-
boat Chispa, off the city front is omitted.

The sails allowed are as follows: For plungers, mainsail;
for sloops, jib and mainsail; for yawls, jib, mainsail and
driver, and for schooners, jib, foresail and mainsail. No
light sails allowed.- All yachts must carry a number on the
starboard side of mainsail, which will be furnished by the
committee on the morning of the race. As to crews, class 1
and 2 may carry four men; class 3, five men; class 4, six
men, and 5 class may carry seven men.

On the morning of the race, yachts will form in fine accord-
ing to classes:

Class 1 will anchor in line, south and east of Long Wharf;
class 2 will anchor in line, east and abreast of class 1 ; class 3
will anchor in line south of class 1; class 4 will anchor inline
south of class 2; class 5 will anchor in linesouth of class 4.

The Committee will be present when the lines are formed,
and all are requested to endeavor to second their efforts by
prompt compliance with directions.

The preparatory whistle will be blown from the judges'
steamer at 1 :30 p. m., when all yachts may set after-sails.

At 1 :35 p. M., the second whistle will be blown, when class
1 wilfslip their moorings, and get under weigh.

At 1:38 p. m., the third whistle will be blown, when class 2
will get under weigh.

At 1:41 p. m., the fourth whistle will be blown, when class
3 will get under weigh.

At 1:44 p. m., the fifth whistle will be blown, when class 4
will get under weigh.

At 1:47 p. m., the sixth whistle will be blown, when class 5
will get under weigh.

Anchors may be slipped or weighed, as preferred.

The regular sailing rules of the San Francisco Yacht Club
will govern this race.

Yachts fouling stake-boats, or competing yachts, will forfeit
all claims to prizes.

The yacht nearest the stake-boat will be considered ahead,
and if forced against the stake-boat, the one so [forcing her
will be barred'out.

No shifting of ballast will be allowed during the race.

Yachts on port tack must give way to those on starboard
tack.

Yachts running free must give way to yachts running by
the wind.

Large yachts when passing, should go to leeward of smaller
ones, and give smaller classes every chance.

The committee reserve the right to exclude any entries they
may think proper, or to subdivide the classes; and also to de-
cide all questions of any kind which may arise during the
sailing of the regatta.

Two or three prizes will be given in each class, and will be
distributed immediately after the race, at Mission Rock. All
competitors are requested to come to judges' boat as soon as
the race is over.

On Saturday last the Bohemian Yacht Club opened its new
quarters at Sancelito. This new club is really a social one,
all of its members being already members of the San Fran-
cisco Yacht Club. Her house is back of the San Francisco's
and the landings have to be made at the S. F. Y. C. wharf and
steps. There are only six members in the new club, J. C.
Macdonough of the yacht Aggie, Jno. Rae Hamilton, yacht
Clara, H. Tevis, yacht Whitewing,I Gutte, yacht Chispa and
J. D.J and A. B.'^ Spreckels, whose new yacht is not yet
launched. It is not the intention to admit any more mem-
bers. There is an idea of opposition to the present clubs.
The club house is neatly fitted up and when everything is in
place will be quite elegant. ^On Saturday last a couple of
hundred ladies and gentlemen went over to the inauguration
of the club house. After an inspection of the premises all
hands adjourned to the more spacious hall of the San Fran-
cisco Yacht Club where some literary exercises were held,
presided over by George Bromley, Daniel O'Connell and
others. Members of the Loring club furnished excellent vo-

cal music. On the conclusion of the exercises the guests-
repaired to the tents, kwhere table was spread and an old-

, The Casco has been out a good deal lately.

The Gaviota lies at North Beach and is not used much.

The Flirt, Thetes and Spray are pretty evenly matched and
ought to make a good race.

Commodore Harrison is around again in the Frolic, and
keeps up her reputation for cruising.

The Consuelo and the Sweetheart will represent Lake
Merrit in the Mosquito regatta to-day.

The Oakland boat Bessie which took the prize last year at
the Mosquito race has been taken up river by some young
men for a "shooting box."

The plunger Skipper, belonging to Capt. Ed. Munfrey of
the Potrero, is a heeler in a breeze, and should the wind be
pert to-day is expected to show her heels to some of the=
light weather crafts.

Lake Merrit is now the liveliest sailing place in the coun-
try. There are so many boats there that on Sundays there=
is great sport among those sailing them. It is not lonesome
sailing, as it is on the bay.

The new yacht built by Turner for the Spreckels brothers,
will be launched in a few days. Those who want to see her
on the ways will have to be quick about making their visit-
The new yacht will be fitted up after she is in the water.

The Lolita has gone up to the Suisun marshes to stay for
the winter as a "shooting box." She is moored where she
was last year, in the Frankhorn slough, near the railway
bridge at Teal station. A full outfit of hunting boats, traps, etc.
has been taken up, and Captain Chittenden is prepared for a-
long siege upon the the ducks.

Commodore Macdonough and Mr. Gutte very peacefully
permit their fine yachts to go as stake boats to encourage the*
"Mocquitos." It is but just to say that Mr. Bowie of th&
Nellie, Commodore Harrison of the Frolic, Mr. Hawkins of
the Annie, and other gentlemen also volunteered their
yachts and their services; all this is good for "the cause."

The 36 foot plungers, Restless Boss and Annie, were ex-
pected to go on the Mosquito race to-day, After a good deal
of talk, however, and after a prize was provided, a race be-
tween them had to be given up. The Annie's sails were old
and the owner did not want to sail except with new sails; the*
Boss was busy carrying oysters and couldn't be spared from
trade long enough to be cleaned and put in readiness. This
is the usual result i?i trying to put evenly matched boats to-
sail in a race on the bay.

fashioned clam bake had been prepared by Charley Dexter.
After lunch music was provided for dancing but the guests-
seemed to prefer visiting the yachts. Small boats were in
readiness at the float to take people on board the yachts
which were moored near by, all decorated and decked out in
gay bunting of all colors. The owners of the respective
yachts were on hand to receive their guests and dispense
hospitality. A special steamer was provided to take the.
visitors home though many returned in the ferry. All ex-
pressed themselves as having had a very good time.

ATHLETICS.

Another Amateur Sprinter.

At last another amateur sprinter has appeared that seems
fit to compete with R. S. Haley from scratch. Masterson, of
the Lacrosse Club, has very lately shown the ability to do 100
yards in 10 1-5 in a trial and at the rate he has been improving:
during the last two months, he is likely to do even time be-
fore the season is over. A match for a gold medal has been.
made between himself and Haley, the event to take place to-
day, on the grounds of the O. A. A., and will be the most ex-
citing contest on the programme of the fall meeting. It is
well known that Haley can do 10 1-5, and that he invariably
makes a game finish in all his races, and he will have hosts
of friends on the grounds full of faith that he will be the first
to breast the tape at the finish. And he has the additional
encouragement of knowing that Masterson has never before
shown himself , in an actual race, to be better than a fourth
or fifth rate amateur. In the O. A. C. meeting last May, with.
2£ yards in the 100 handicap, he tailed to get a place in his
trial. In the 440 handicap he won first, starting at the ten
yards mark, but was completely run out in the slow time
of 57| seconds. His excuse for his bad showings on that oc-
casion was that he was sick and out of condition, but was
fairly forced to compete by the taunts of outside individuals.
Since that time he has improved wonderfully, and has dem-
onstrated his ability to give six yards to some of his oppo-
nents in the spring meeting and jog by the side of them for
the last 25 or 30 yards. He does it so easily and quietly that
it is very aggravating to the doubters.

There seems to be a feeling among the members of the O.
A. C. that he will quit in a hard contest, and also that he
cannot run beyond 60 or 70 yards. In the 440 yards last
May he struggled as gamely for the last 40 or 50 yards as
any one could wish, and the amount of work he does on the
grounds every Sunday morning is sufficient testimony as to
his staying qualities. An hourof Lacrosse, running wide and
high jumping, a try at the hurdles, perhaps a 220 yards
dash, from one to two or three rounds of the track at differ-
ent times with different members of his own club whom he
is constantly coaching and encouraging, and after all that
the strength and speed remaining to make an extraordinary
showing in any of the impromptu 100 yards haudicaps
among the sprinters present, and a stride ot 7 feet 2 inches
in the last spurt — well, he will bear watching, and being a
healthy man, of good physique, promises to be the leading
athlete in all running and jumping events on the coast.
Evi n if defeated in his match ta-day with R. S. Haley, wo
still feel confident that he will in the near future demonstrate
his ability to compete with any amateur at any distance be-
low and including 440 yards, and attend to his own business
for a living at the same time. He should become a member
of the Olympic club and the club should see that he does.

An Invitation'. — The Triton swimming and boating club
hereby respectfully invites all rowing clubs to be present at
their social gathering to be held at their boat house next Sun-
flay. Sept. 24th, at 9 a. m. Vai. Kehtllein jr.,

Sec. T. S. & B. C.

San Francisco, Sept. 21. •

The bicycle races to take place to-day at the meeting of the
Olympic Athletic Club promise to be well contested, and if we
are not much at fault will show a material lowering of the
Pacific Coast record at one mile.

1882

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THE KIFLE.

The International Rifle Match.

When the rival teams for international houoi's came down
io daily practice, it was evident that the result of the match
was a foregone conclusion, as at each distance the British
team showed an average score that abnost invariably showed
a. slight advance on that of the Americans, and that was
hound to count heavily in the aggregate. It must be at
-once confessed that in making the match we labored under
41 great disadvantage, as among the British Volunteers it is a
part of their yearly duty to go through a regular course of
musketry drill and to fire a certain number of rounds in
single, squad and skirmishing order, each shot being as care-
fully marked as in a prize match. Then there is not only a
spirit of emulation but also the many valuable prizes offered
for competition, that iuduce many to make a study of marks-
manship and thus in organizing a team there is a far greater
field to pick from in Great Britain and Ireland than there is
in this country. It is pleasing to say that our men accepted
their defeat with the feeling of gentlemen and in toasting the
victors Colonel Bodine, the coach of our teain,^congratulated
the victors and expressed the hope that the Americans would
he able to turn the tables on their opponents in the return
match to be held at Wimbledon next year, a wish that we
thoroughly indorse, and that was received by the British, on
hospitable thoughts intent, with great applause. Annexed is
.an account of the targets, as also the score made at each dis-
tance:

There are three descriptions of targets in use at Creedmoor,
styled first, second and third class. The first-class target is
used at all distances over 600 yards. It is six feet high by
twelve wide. The bull's-eye is thirty-six inches in diameter.
It is surrounded by another circle, known as the "center,"
fifty-four inches in diameter. Without this is *a square,
known as the "inner," sis feet by six feet. The remaining
oblong, three feet by six feet, at each end of the target, is
termed the "outer." The second-class target is six feet by
six feetlvnd is used at all distances over 300 and to 600 yards.
The bull's-eye is twenty-two inches in diameter, the "center"
is thirty-eight inches in diameter, and the "inner" fifty-four
inches in diameter. The remainder of the target forms the
"outer." The third-class target is six feet high by four feet
wide and is used at all distances up to and including 300
yards. The bull's-eye is eight inches in diameter, the
" center " twenty-six inches in diameter, the "inner" forty-
six inches in diameter and the remainder of the target forms
■the " outer." On all the targets a shot on the bull's-eye
scores five points, on the " center " four points, on the " in-
ner," three points and on the "outer" two points. The
targets are made of cast-iron and are placed along two long
embankments at the north end of the range.

On the embankment on the left-hand side of the range are
placed eleven targets of the third class. On the other embank-
ment are twenty-one targets of, the first and second classes;
those of the first class being grouped on the right hand side,
and those of thesecond class on the left. The-third class tar-
gets have their bulls'-eyes about sixfeet above the level of the
range, the bulls'-eyes of the first and second-class targets be-
ing about ten feet above the level of the range. The em-
bankment behind the mid-range and long-range targets — the
targets of the first and second classes — is about twenty-five
feet high ; that behind the third class or short-range target
being much lower. Each embankment is surmounted by a
thick board fence as a still fnrther protection against badly
aimed bullets. Beneath each embankment and in front of
the targets is a covered way or tunnel about six feet by four
feet where the markers are stationed. Fronting each target
is a skylight and a trap door. When the target is struck the
marker looking through the skylight sees the mark left by
the bullet. He pulls a lever which opens the trap-door and
at the same time causes to be displayed a red-colored disc on
the right hand-corner of the target which indicates that the
target is not to be shot on until the disc is removed, which is
done by closing the trap-door. Then through the open trap-
door the marker raises a pole with a disc attached to it, which
"by its color, indicates to the scorer what part of the target has
been struck. When the bull's-eye has been struck he raises
a white disc ; for a " center," a red disc ; for an "inner," a
white disc with a black cross, and for an "outer," a red disc.
To the reverse side of each disc is attached a brush. These
brushes are used to paint over the marks made on the target
by the bullets, so that when the marker signals to the scorer
the number of points made, he at the same time obliterates
the impression left by the bullet. The target being thus kept
-clean the marker can see readily where each fresh bullet
strikes.

At the 200-yard range the Americans made the following
scores: Hinds 29, Dolan 25, Alder 27, Ogden 27, Atkinson
29, McNevin 22, Pollard 29, Shakspeare 25, Paulding 27,
Smith 30. Total, 331. The British made: Parry 2S, Heup
31, Goodyear 23, Boulter 26, Oliver 29, Pearse 28, Dods 31,
McVittie3i, Goodsell 29, Humphrey 27, Bates 23, Caldwell
24, Hinman 30, Howard 31. Total, 342.

In the 500 yards the score of the Americans was: Hinds 29,
Ogden 31, McNevin, 33, Atkinson 32, Howard 29, Shakspeare
29, Dolan 2S, Alder 30, Pollard 31, Hinman 32, Smith 34,
Paulding 31. Grand total, 369. British team: Parry 30,
Goodyear 29, Caldwell 33, Bods 31, Bites 31, McVifcie 34,
Heup 34, Boulter 32, Pearse 32, Oliver 30, Humphrey 32,
, Goodsell 27. Grand total, 37S. The result of the firing at
the 500 yar :1s added nine points to the lead the British se-
cure 1 at the 200-yard range, making a total lead in favor of
the British of IS points. . The spectators now conceded a
"victory to the visitors. Their shooting was remarkably
strong. McVittie and Heup made 34 out of possible 35.
Humphrey, one of the best shots in the British team, was
coached by his wife.

After the finish at 500 yards the men were soon at work
upon the 600 yards range. The wind by this time had fallen
considerably. The following, is the score at 600 yards:
American total — Ogden 31, Hinmau 23, Hinds 28, Alder 23,
Dolan 34, Atkinson 27, McNevin 30, Pollaid 33, Shak-
speare 29, Howard 25, Paulding 24, Smith 31. Grand total,
343. British score— Goodyear 24, Pearse 2/, Parry 27,
Boulter 32, Heup 26, Dods 32, Caldwell 31, Goodsell 30, Oli-
ver 29, McVittie 30, Humphrey 24, Bates 23. Grand total,
344.

The aggregate scores at the three ranges were: Americans,
1,043; British, 1,032. Of the British team, McVittie made
the highest aggregate score at the three ranges, scoring 95.
Of the American team, Smith made the highest aggregate
score at the three ranges, scoring 95.

On the loth at the^00-yard range 'the score of the Ameri-
cans was, Hinds 19, Dolau 17, McNevin 17, Hiuman 19,
Smith 26, Paulding 20, Ogden 27, jAtkinson 26, Pollard 23,
Shakspeare 16, Howard 19. Total for Americans at 800
yards, 255. British— Heup 10, Boulter 31, Godsel 29, Hum-
phrey 21, Caldwell 25, Pearse 29, Goode 29, Perry 25, Bates
24, McVitte 26, Oliver 21. Dodds 26. Total for British, 293.

The score at 900 yards was: American — Hinds 19, Ogden
17, McNevin 24, Atkinson 23, Howard 17, Shakspeare 25,
Dolan 27, Alder 22, Pollard 23, Hinman 26, Smith 26, Pauld-
ing 20. Grand total, 271. British— Parry 24, Goodyear 26,
Caldwell 26, Dods 26, Bates 23, McVittie 30, Heup 18, Good-
sail 24. Grand total, 313.

The score at a 1000 yards was: Americans — Hinds 10; Og-
den 20, McNevin 23, Atkinson 19, Howard 29, Shakspeare
21, Dolan 21, Alder 11, Pollard 18, Hinman, 23, Smith 21,
Paulding 20. Grand total, 236. British— Parry 31, Goodyear
26, Caldwell 25, Dods 20, Bates 25, McVittie 25, Heup 24,
Boulter 24; Pearce 27, Oliver 27, Humphrey 32, Goodsell 22.
Grand total, 307.

Grand aggregate total of the two days' shooting — Ameri-
cans, 1,805; British, 1,975.

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That Shooting- at Carson.

Carson City, Nevada, September 19, 18S2.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: In your issue of the 16th
iust. I tind the record of the rifle match of the 7th between
Messrs. Williams, Kellogg, King and Thaxter. and I also
notice your doubting and somewhat facetious remarks rel-
ative to the handsome score made by the latter gentlemen.

The Carson Guards, a regularly organized military com-
pany, is composed of honorable men and among them King
and Thaxter; the practice of target shooting with this com-
pany is done for improvement and is not conducted to de-
ceive anyone. I placed the target in position, saw every
shot made, removed the target and had it photographed, a
copy of which is herewith enclosed, and I confidently assert
that it has not been tampered with, but that every shot was
made as telegraphed and as they apjiear on the photograph,
and would send you the 200-yard score had it not been made
on an iron target.

These two gentlemen are not the only good shots in our
company, as we have a team of twelve men that for money,
moss-agates, marbles, Indian legends, or photos of Kellogg
and Williams* score, can beat the score of the American
team in the International match.

This is intended as a challenge, and with malice prepense
and aforethought, and knowing how words sound and what
they mean, it is so written a challenge as open and broad as
the universe is boundless.

If you harbor a thought that these two gentlemen cannot
repeat the score, come up here, act as marker, and if they fail
you can win money enough to enable yon to travel in foreign
lands in Pullman palace cars during the rest of your days
and make valuable presents to your multitude of friends,
and the money you will win will tend to increase your
friends, and also a present to your subscriber and to your
servant, Prick B. Shay. Very Kespectfully,

Hubb G. Parker,

Captain Carson Guards.

Note by the editor of the Breeder and Sportsman — It
is pleasant to call attention to the remarkably fine score made
by Messrs. King and Thaxter, and in order to promote a
spirit of enfulation among our own marksmen a fac simile
of the target is hereto appended, taken from the photograph
so courteously sent by Captain Parker, commanding the
Carson Guard.

One hundred ehot4, 500 yards.

' Sighting "shots

The Schttetzen Cltjb. — The California Schuetzen Club held
its monthly medal and bullseye shooting on Sunday last at
Alameda Schuetzen Park. The shooting was made especial-
ly interesting by Mr. Freese, a member of the club, giving a
beautiful silver goblet as first prize for the best center shot.
The following is the result of the contest: First prize for
best center, O. Kapp, silver goblet; second prize, A. Strecker;
third, F. Freese; fourth, Zecher; fifth, P. Jacoby; sixth, A.
Eahwyler; seventh, Krahmaun; eight, H. C. Smith; ninth,
C. C. Bholfs; tenth, K. Wertheimer; eleventh, Bertram;
twelfth, Eoschel; thirteenth, C. Adams; fourteenth, Hoz;
fifteenth, Langenfelsen; sixteenth, Eckmann; seventeenth,
Maag; eighteenth, Greiner; nineteenth, L. Haake; twentieth,
Thompson; twenty-first, Folkers Jr.; twenty-second, Nob-
mann. First-class medal, H. C. Smith, 403 rings; second-
class, Krahmaun, 378 rings; third-class, Hoz, 367 rings.

The club will hold its grand prize shooting at the same
park on Sunday, Oct. 1st, at which both prizes and sv ■ Mi-
stakes will be shot for. There are three styles of shooting,
at bullseye targets, at man targets and at honorary targets.
The shooting is open to all comers and promises to be the
most successful reunion ever held b3r the club.

There ought to be a more systematic method of getting up
rifle matches between teams of different companies of the
National Guard than is now the ease. With a proper spirit
of emulation, and especially with practice and the proper
study of winds and atmospheric changes, San Francisco
ought to turn out a team chosen from the National Guard
that could bent the score of the American team in the recent
International match.

The Turner Sharpshooters held their monthly medal
shooting last Sunday at Aldmeda Scheutzeu Park with the
following results: Champion medal D. Schoenfield, 407
rings; first-class medal O. Burmeister, 352 rings; second-class
medal Charles Huber, 303 rings; third-class medal Charles
Sagehorn, 277 rings.

California Horses at the East.

New York, Sept. 13.

My Dear Mr. Simpson:— I was at Sheepshead yesterday
and had the pleasure of witnessing two grand racing events
wherein Lucky B and the Duchess of Norfolk won their re-
spective races of a mile and a half with comparative ease.
The betting on each race was about the same, being ten to
one against the winning, and consequently the Bookmakers
were heavy losers.

Our friend Walton, the Plunger, backed the wrong ones and
fell heavily. E. J. Baldwin, it is said, won about $15-
000, O. P. Keys pocketed about $8,000, J. P. Hutchinson
$3,000, and indeed all the Califoruiaus won handsomely.

The horses in Mr. Baldwin's stable have been sick and in
miserably bad shape, especially so while at Monmouth Park,
but their removal to Sheepshead Bay has proved highly
beneficial. I hope, and now believe, that you will h?ar
grand reports from this stable hereafter.

I have heard much of your new paper. I wish you would
seud to me the back numbers'and consider me a regular sub-
scriber from the start, and I will remit my subscription soon
as I receive the papers.

Wishing you prosperity and many happy days, and with,
kind remembrance of yourself aud family, I am,

Sincerely your friend,
W. J. Welch.

The Future of the Beef Market. — Owing to the easy
exportation of fresh meat to Euroj)e, the price of beef has
gone up very rapidly in the last year, and the cause which
sent it up will keep it at a good, round figure for many years.
The offal of the Colusa county farms, now wasted, would
feed a million dollars' worth of cattle. But not only will the
price of beef keep up, but mutton and pork must follow.
There is hardly any product so profitable as pork at five cents
on foot, and we think the outlook promises that it will re-
main about that figure for some years to come. See how
many hogs a little alfalfa patch will keep until the stubble is
ready to fatten them. How many thousand acres of stubble
went to waste this year in Colusa county? Stock, cattle and
sheep will live on straw, and it costs less than a dollar a ton
to stack straw so as that it will last for years. There is more
money in attending to saving these things, than attempting
to plant, in a wasteful manner, great areas of wheat. And
besides, a system of stock-growing keeps the land from wear-
ing out. Pasturing always improves land. These things
are worth the earnest consideration of the farmers of the
county. — Colusa Sun.

THE GUN.

Good Shooting.
Denverton, Cal., September 19, 18S2.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Dear Sir: Thinking
that the following might be of interest I send it:

Ed. Stewart ana myself, at the Harmon ponds, north of the
Montezuma Slough, on the morning of the 15th, killed 22
mallards, 8 cinnamon teal and 6 grey geese. The geese were
the first of the season, in fact were killed from the first
flocks seen in this section this year. The prospects for a
good duck and snipe crop are excellent. Yours, etc.,

Jim Mack.

Mr. O'Keif has returned from Jersey Landing and reports
very good duck shooting in that vicinity.

Sam Hunter and Geo. Coffee with the aid of the two faith«
ful young setters, Bess and Nell, succeeded in bagging 34
quail near Niles, on Sunday morning before 10 o'clock.

Fred Johnson went down to the Bouchard Brothers' ranch,
near Pescadero, and bagged about twelve dozen quail in
three days. He says that quail and rabbits are very plenti-
ful in San Mateo county. Fred is a member of the Cosmo-
politan Club and is a first-class huntsman.

A. F. Adams and Mr. Floyd spent a few hours last Satur-
day in the Morgan Valley, among the quail. The quail are
as plentiful in this valley as elsewhere but the difficulty is
in getting them when killed, as the brush is so thick that the
dogs are unable to work well and so many are lost. Messrs.
Adams and Floyd in two hours' shooting bagged fifty quail
and several rabbits.

A party of five members of the Cordelia Club opened_ the
season by a hunting trip to their preserve in the Suisun
marshes. They went up Thursday evening and had good
luck on Friday by tagging fifty-five birds, mallards, teal and
a few sprig; most of the latter were young and in good condi-
tion. Beside their own boats and scows, the Cordelia Club
has leased Capt. Chittenden's yacht "Lolita" for the season
and has had Captain C. sworn in as deputy sheriff to pro-
tect the marshes.

While walking near the Oakland ferry the other evening
we ran across a sportsman just returned from a day's hunt
over the bay. On inquiring what success he had met with,
he pointerl to a well-filled game bag lying on the sidewalk.
We wished to examine its contents but he remonstrated, as he
couldn't stop just then. By insisting for a short time we
carried the point and drew out six quail, two doves and a
fine, young — looster — the reui'tsof his lay's hunt. Ashe
had some good cigars to offer, there will be no names men-
tioned.

Messrs. C. Robinson, E. E. Wilson and T. Pearson, of the
Sportsman's Club, opened the season with a hunt on Grass
Valley farm in Alameda county. TLe;e three gentlemen
bagged fifty quail. They say that quail are scarce in that sec-
tiolTof the country. Aside 'from the game killed by the
party Mr. Pearson had a little sport on his own hook. Soon
after getting out he accidentally fired a charge of bird shot:
into the rear portion of the anatomy of his favorite hunting
dog; ann a little later he— by accident of course— fire 1 into a
flock of tame turkeys, killing four of the number. Mr. Pear-
son will please remember that the open seas m for turkeys
does not begin till just before the holidays. We cannot find
authority for the open season for clogs.

The morning of September loth opened up one of the host
seasons for quail that has been known for years. Every one
who could get away from business shouldered his gun and
be<mn a second Waterloo on the feathered tribe. Many left
this eitv for the hunting grounds the day before, so as to be
on hand for the first shot of the season at the earliest break
of dawn on Friday morning. Forseveral days following the
battle raged. From nearly every ravine, woodland and
marsh within a day's ride of San Francisco, could be heard
the reports of fire-arms. The farmer, with his old-fc
army musket; the market and pot-hunter with I.
dealing shotgun, and the sportsman with his latest in
fowling piece, all joined in the slaughter of the innoi

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Sept 16

Wing- Shooting- at the State Pair.
The wing and trap shooting under the management of the
Forrester Club of the Capital city was one of the chief
features of the State Fair and it is to be regretted that owing
to our crowded columus we cannot devote the full space to
the proceedings they so well deserve. The arrangements
were very complete save that more commodious quarters
could be "furnished to the scorers and the press gang. The
birds were very fair considering the difficulty there is in pro-
curing on average assortment at rates that are not too high,
and the trapping gave general satisfaction. The general at-
traction of the meeting was the opening match in which
most of the gun clubs throughout the State were well repre-
sented. As there were some forty entries it was neccessary to
divide them into four squads and as the following score will
show there was some very effective shooting done, the con-
ditions being twelve birds, twenty-one yards rise and eighty
yards boundary.

THE FIHST SQTUD.
F.J. Passford 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1- 8

A. J. Verrailya HI 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1-- 8

F. Lasfreio .11111111*11 1—11

F. Maskey 110 1*1110 10 1—8

J. W. lotld -.C 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1—10

J. L. 7onver 11001111111 1—10

Geo. Routier 1 111111110 1 1-11

J.T. MvIuto*h 1 1111111111 1—12

J. H. Burnett... 111111110 10 1—10

Chas. Beanies 0 11011*01011-- 7

*Died out of bounds.

THE SECOND EQT/AD.

F. D. Weeks 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1--11

H. Hopper 1110 1011111 1—10

C. H. Prodi t 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1—11

F. Shepler 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1—11

C. Honepcbell 1 1111110 111 1 — 11

B. Holienschell 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1- 8

W. Thomas 11111111111 1—12

W.E. Tier-son 1 1111111110 0—10

F. Weldcn 111101111 0 1 0—9

K. Bobbins 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1--10

THE THIRD SQUD.
J. M. Bassford 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

B. A. Bassford : 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

G.D.Adams 1 001111011

F. G. Sefler 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

J.F.White 1 111010111

A. Graves 0111110011

C. C. Brown 1 1 1 01 1 1 1 1 1

H. Creed 1 111011111

C. E. Mack 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 01 1 0:

N. B.Scott 111111111 io;

THE FOURTH SQUAD.

C. Menke « 1 1111110011:

W. Shelden 1 11111100111

F. Nesbit 111110111101

B. Bassford 0 1011111111:

H. Gerber ; 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 :

T.Lopez 1 1111111111!

Otto Miller 00111001111

A. Schnabel 1 1111111111

J. Parrott 1 1111111111

J. Gerber 1 1011111101

F. Rubstaller 1 1111011111

TIES OF TWELVE.

Ties of twelve were then shot off at double birds, at eighteen yards
rise, resulting in the following excellent scores:

J. F.Mcintosh 1 1

William Thomas 1 0

F. J. Lefler 1 1

J. Lopez 11

A. Schnabel 1 1

J. Parrott 1 1

Lefler took the first prize. The tie on five birds— Wm. Thomas and
A. Schnabel— divided the second prize.

On the second day the chiief interest was centered in a fif-
teen bird tournament, $20 entrance, twenty-one yards rise,
plunge trap by agreement to be designated and eighty yards
boundary, in which there were twentv entries with the prizes
thus arranged: First $120; second $"l00; third SS0; fourth
$60 and rifth S40. Again there were made some excellent
scores, but some of those who made such a fine exhibit on
the opening day could not maintain their record. Following
is the score:

1

1-

-10

w

thd'n

0

0-

- 7

1

1-

-12

1

1-

-10

0

0-

- 7

0

1-

-10

1

1-

-11

1— 8
1-12
1-12
1—10
1-11

1 0

1 1

1 1

1 1

1 0

1 0

1111111
111111*
1111111
1111111
11110 11
1111111

I I 1 1 1 1 1
0*01111
0 0 0 0 w

1111111

II 1 1 1 1 1 1

0 0 1111*
10 11111
11110 11

1 1 0 1 0 1 w

0 11110 0
10 11111
10 11111
1110 10 1
0*11100

1 0 C 1 1 1 1

-13

11110 1-
0 w

10 111 0—13

11111 1—14
10 110 1—11
11111 *— 14

11110 1—13

11111 1—11

11111 0—14

* 1 1 1 0 0—11
w

111111-
111111-

13

1110 0 1—0
1 0 0 1 0 w
11111 0—13
11111 1—13
0 10 10 0—7
11010 0-9

P. D. Weeks 0 1

J. Parrott 1 0

K. B.Scott ,..1 1

Geo. Routier 0 1

B. Bassford 0 1

J.H.Burnett 1 1

H. Hopper 1 0

J. A. Warnoch 0 1

W. Thomas *. 1 1

F.Lefler 1 1

F. Maskey , ... 1 1

F.Lastreto 11

C. Hohenschell 1 1

J. T. Mcintosh 1 0

F. Pracht 1 1

F. Bassford 0 1

J. Lopez r 1 0

F. Weldon 1 1

A. Schnabel '....- 11

G. W. Locket ..1 1

H. A. Bassford 0 1

* Died out of bounds, w withdrawn.

Ties of fourteen were shot off in three pairs of doubles at
eighteen yards rise with the annexed score.

Routier 11 10 11

Burnett 1 1 0 1 1 0

Hohenschell 1 1 1 1 1 0

Lefler 1 1 1 1 1 .0

On the above the three with a score of five shot off the
ties, resulting in the victory of Mr. Routier, who toolc the
first prize, Messrs. Lefler and Hohenschell dividing the sec-
ond and third prizes and Mr. Burnett taking the fourth mon-
ey, and Weldon the remaining prize after shooting off the
thirteen ties.

These were the principal events of the meeting, but there
were several matches shot with varying results, and when
the birds gave out there resort was had to the clay pigeons,
which appeared to give general satisfaction. Altogether the
meeting was a success, but it is to be regretted that all the
crack shots were not gathered together on such an occasion
as the State Fair wing tournament. *

Marsh Pheasants and Mud-larks.

San Francisco, Sept, 21.
To the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman; The
proverbial saying that "newspaper reporters won't lie" nevi r
v,,i- 111 ire forcibly illustrated than in the case of the local
of the Oakland Peanut, who met and interviewed the
Homer -F. hunting party on Sunday last at Alameda. This
i>aifv. composed of C. D. L. and H. F., had hied themselves
to the fcule-covered pastoral regions near Alvarado, deter-
mined to kill a million or so of ducks, or ascertain the
reason why. The shooting over the first ground prospected
was in strong language remonstrated against by a gentleman
(ramp from the Eineral Isle, who, never having possession oi

two feet of arable land before, in a boisterous manner assert-
ed that there "wuz to be no hunting on moi grounds."
The query cleverly put by L. by " what in hades is there to
hunt here?" nearly caused the son of Erin to forget that it
was Sunday, and so affrighted the party that they missed
the only spoonbill that just then rose some 500 yards dis-
tant.

A weary tramp of eight miles over a miserable and rough
country brought them to a friendly tavern kept by mine most
genial host, Dugan, who not only proved himself a clever
caterer, but most expert pedro player. In the bout between
F. and mine host, the former is said to have losi 319 worth
of beei, which truly and forever settled that gentleman's
heretofore unascertained capacity for that beverage..
Wnilst resting themselves tlie party were enlivened by the
advent of a pure and unadulterated Dutchman who had
been all morning trying to "shute mud-larks." Even the
would-be member of the Academy of Sciences was unacquaint-
ed with this new ornithological specimen as he expressed it
and upon investigating the foreigner's game-bag, it was
ascertained to contain two chickens, one killdea and two
meadow-larks. By the aid of an improvised interpreter the
party ascertaiue 1 that "muddarks" were meant to be meadow
larks and the chickens were duly declared and assured to the
foreigner to be game-birds called in California "marsh-pheas-
ants." This so elated the member from Germany that he
nearly rloode:! the party with an unlimited supply of beer
and Limburger cheese. It was found upon furtner investi-
gation that when the German refugee shot his "marsh-pheas-
ants'" in the barn-yard a weary and unsophisticated yet very
tippling tramp was enjoying his noon-day nap under the
friendly shade of a willow. The report and shot whistling
over him so scared him that he rushed forth declaring him-
self to be shot, a few drops of water having fallen by the con-
cussion from the willow tree upon his bare arm, causing him
to imagine that he was bleeding to death. A few drinks sys-
tematically administered soon restored his equipoise of mind
and he left if not a wiser at least a fuller man. The afternoon
was spent by F. ahd L. in hunting quail, which with their
heavy duck-guns, No. 6 shot, gum boots and no dogs was by
no means a light undertaking. Thej' succeeded in getting
fifty-four of these jnor harmless birds into a bag which was
duly tied and the party started homeward. On the train at
Alameda they encountered the aforesaid reporter of the Oak-
land Peanut. The member from Germany also being on
board his two chickens were duly exhibited by F. to the as-
tonished gaze of the verdant follower of Bohemian proclivi-
ties and declared to be "marsh-pheasants" and by him fully be-
lieved to be such until some meddlesome busy body gave it all
away to him. "Verily, of such, few will enter the kingdom of
heaven. Yours, Onix.

Company C of the First Regiment has put up two prizes,
S10 in gold and an amethyst gold ring, for the two men who
will make the highest scores in the company team that is to
shoot for the Andrews trophy of the California Rifle Associa-
tion. There will be four competitions. In the first, that was
held on the 17th of this month, Capt. Templeton led the list
with 90 points; Lieut. J. E. Klein came in second with 85
rjoints of a possible 100.

To encourage shooting the officers of the First Regiment,
at their monthly meeting, gave §100 to be divided among the
ten men of the regiment who should win a place in the Cen-
tennial match of the California Rifle Association. If the offi-
cers of the Second Regiment would do likewise they could
produce a team of as good sharpshooters as those of the
First.

Quail are very plentiful all over the country. The marshes
and sloughs are well stocked with mallard, teal, and such
water fowl as rear their young in California. The numbers
of migratory birds that have come from the north have caused
some comment among the hunters, as it is an unusual occur-
rence for them to appear before the first rains. These fore-
runners from the north are fat and plump, showing that
there has been a good season at the northern feeding ground
this year. With the first rains will come thonsands of ducks
of all kinds and the markets will be well supplied. Nearly
all of the sportsmen's clubs have been making preparations
for the season's shooting, and will, from time to time, as their
business permits, go to their preserves to get the benefit of
the money that they have laid out to keep the grounds in order
and free from poachers.

The Olympic Club Meeting.

Following is the programme of the fall meeting of the
Olympic Club that comes off this afternoon at their grounds
at Oakland. It is well arranged and the meeting ought to be
patronized by all lovers of athletic sports:

No. 1, 100 yards handicap run, open, trial heats, first in
each to win the final trial, First heat, W. R. Stewart scratch,
W. D. O'Kane two yards, F. M. Day five yards. Second
heat, W. C. Brown one yard, Eugene Van Court four yards,
A. L. Harris four yards. Third heat, E. J. Emmons one
yard, L. H. Slater four yards, C. L. Ebner five yards.

No 2, one mile scratch run, open, R. H. * Ham ell, V. C.
Driffield, A. W. Brown, C. A. & L. C.

No. 3, one mile handicap bicycle race, open, H. C. Finkler
scratch, Geo. L. King fifty yards

No. 4, 100 yards handicap run, final heat.

No. 5, 100 yards scratch run, match race between R. S.
Haley and Jos. Masterson, C. A. and L. C.

No. 6, 100 yards handicap run, O. C. Juvenile Class, 17
H. Smith, IS E. Jennings, 19 B. E.Haley, 20 W. B. Hearst,
21 S. Edward, 22 H. Mentz, 23 W. Van Bergen, 24 G. Van
Bergen, 25 J. H. Rosseter, 26 T. R. Barney and 27 A.
Kelleher.

No. 7, pole leaping, handicap, open, S C. H. Slater, 28 E.
G. Rodolph five inches, 9 C. L. Ebner S inches.

No. 8, six mile handicap race, match race between 29 C,
Burckhalter scratch, 30 J. H. Tompsou, 140 yds.

No. 9, 100 yards scratch run, open, R. S. Haley barred.
4 W. O.Brown, 7 E. S. Emmons, 1 W. R. Stewart, 2 W. D.
O'Kane, 16 Jos. Masterson, C. A. & L. C.

No. 10, running wide jump, open, 9 C. L. Ebner, 4 W. C.
Brown, 16 R. S. Haley.

No. 11, 220 yards handicap run, O. C. juvenile class, 24 G.
Van Bergen, 23 W. Van Bergen, 31 H. Audinred.

No. 12, 220 yards handicap run. open, 1 YV. R. Stewart
scratch, 4 W. C, Brown 5 yards, 32 A. L. Harris 9 yards,
7 E. S. Emmons 4 yards, 3 W. B. O'Kane 8 yatds, 8 C.E.
Slater 10 yards. 3F. M. Day 10 yards.

No. 13, half mile handicap race, 33 George L. King scratch,
29 C. BurchKalter 35 yards, 34 E. F. Verrinder 70 yawls,

No. 14, running high jump, open, 15 R. S. Haley, 8 0. II.
Slater, 9 C. L. Ebner, 2S E. G. Rodolph.

Xn. 15, Officers' race, 1 00 yards scratch run.

No. 16, Putting Hi-Hi weight, open, 1 W. R. Stewart, 8 C.
H. Slater 9 C. L. Ebner, 2 YV. D. O'Kane.

No. 17. one-fifth mile bicycle race, each to ride sepa-

| rately, 3.3 George L. King, 13 H. C. Finckler,

No. IS, throwing base-ball, open, "W. V.Watson, N. W
! Leonard, G. W. Ebner, C. J. Bosworth, W. F. Bouton, L.
I Hardic, F. S. Beck, H. 0. Gilmor, J. J. Kelly.

No. 19, 220 yards hurdle race, scratch, open, 5 hurdles 3 ft.
i Gin. high, 4 Vv. C. Brown, 7 E. S. Emmons, 9 C. L. Ebner,
i 23 E. G. Rodolph, 16 Jos. Masterson, 15 R. S. Haley.

Games called at 2 p. m., referee, W, M. Sime; judges C. R.

i Browne; starter N. YV. Leonard; timekeepers P.

I Mclntyre, D. Fireman, H. B. Cook; clerk of course R. T.
I Stombs.

The Olympic night at the Fair, last Wednesday, showed
conclusively that the club has the good wishes of all San
Franciscans. Notwithstanding the fact that the date of the
entertainment was announced but one day in advance the
audience was too large to allow all a good view of the per-
formance, and the occasional views obtained of the stage
were only an aggravation to those in the back rows of the
gallery. No accident happened to mar the pleasure of
the entertainment, and each event on the programme was
executed in a stj-le that will help to maintain the past repu-
tation of the club. The juvenile class is a new feature but
already demonstrates the wisdom of its promoters,* and prom-
ises to develop a large number of first-class amateur gym-
nasts. The club apparently has entered upon a new era of
prosperity. The alteration of the rooms now in progress,
will, if possible, make them more attractive than ever, ami
the indications are that the members generally, old anil new,
propose shortly to organize a large exercising class for the
coming in-door season, with tbe purpose of giving several
unique and attractive entertainments during the winter.
The first will probably take place in the club rooms and be
strictly invitation. The present management of the club
will be successful without any doubt.

Market Report.

FLOUR— In good demand. We _ quote as follows: Best City Extra
35 37^35 50; Superfine, $i 50$?§4 75; Interior Extra, j"4 7." a - <5 25;
Interior Superfine £3 75&S4 B bbl.

■WHEAT— Shippers are in want of floating grain and will pav SI 67A
for suitable quality. For low grades there is but little Semand-
Choice White commands 31 70 for milling purposes. No. 1 White Oc-
tober 31 682-, do buyer 1882, 32 74; do No. 2, October 31 63 and 31 63i_.
The Liverpool market is said to be still weaker,

BARLEY— Considerable business has been done lately in feed in the
speculative line. Spot business ;is not very active. Small sales in
Coast Chevalier are reported at 31 30 ; Standard is worth 31 50 ; brewing is
quoted at 31 35(5*1 37A per cental.

OATS— The market is well supplied and values irregular. The range
of the market is 31 45^.^1 65 ^ ctl.

RYE— But little good quality offering. No. 1 is quoted at 32 25 J*
ctl.

HAY— We quote : Alfalfa, 311 £313 50; Wheat 313£S15 50; Wild Oat,
312S315 501* ton.

STRAW— Quotable at oO&eOc » bale.

BEANS — quoted at: Bayos, 32 405? 32 50; Butter, 33 25.5.33 50 for
small and $3 60^.33 80 for large; Lima, 33 50^33 75; Pea, 32 50;
Pink, $2/6:32 25: Red, 32-532 25; small White, 32 50; large White. 32 305
32 40 F ctl.

DRIED PEAS— Riles. $2; Blackeye, S2 25:5:32 50 ^ ctl.

ONIONS— The market still exhibits an easy tone. Quotable at 50.5.
65c P'ctl.

POTATOES— No large stock on hand. We quote wharf rates ; Early
Rose, 65c;5j85c; Garnet Chile, 31(531 10 Early Goodrich 85c^31: Peer-
less, 60cS31 P' ctl; Sweet, 31.5.31 25 D ctl.

GAME— Receipts small and quality bad, owing to warm weather.
We quote; Quail, 50C531 p dozen; Mallard ducks, 33ff?3 50; Sprigs.
SI 50^31 75; Teal, 31 50^31 75; Hare, 31 75;5;$2 25; Rabbi ts31 £31 50:
Doves, 50S;75cE* dozen; Venison, 10,5.12c ¥> lb.

PROVISIONS— Market steady. We quote; Eastern Hams, 18J@19c;
California Hams, 16*® 163c for plain, 16ii5jl7c for sugar-cured can-
vased; Eastern Breakfast Bacon, 17i®18c; California Smoked Bacon,
16*®163c for heavy and medium, and 17^5.18c for light and extra
light; Clear Sides, 16i'Sl63c; Pork, 321 5:&322 for extra Prime, S24®
325 for Prime Mess, 325:5 325 50 for Mess, 327 for Clear and $28®
328 50 for extraCiear; Pigs' Feet, 316:5318 B bbl; Mess Beef, 314 for
bbls and S7 for hf bbls; Extra Mess Beef, 314 50^315; Family Beef, 316
(5*16 50 ;S: bbl; California Smoked Beef, 146,514Jc B ft.

POULTRY. — Firm at prices annexed. We quote : Live Turkeys, gob-
blers, 17®19c; do Hens, lfi&lSc; Boosters, 35 50:536 50 for old and
3GJl38 for young Hens S6S38; Broilers, S3 50J?35 according to size;
Ducks, 85;5.36 50 B doz; Geese, S1.5$l 25 \> pair; Goslings, SI 505.31 75
B pair.
' HONEY-Coinb, 14®17c; extracted, 7:59c B ft.

EGGS— The inquiry is mainly for choice parcels. California choice,
37^o40c; Interior, 32^535e; Utah, 25.5.32k- r> doz.

BUTTER— Fancy brands are very scarce, and higher prices are asked.
We quote: Fancy, 4C®42*c; choice, 35®37*c; fair to good, 26®
321c; inferior lots from country stores, 23® 25c; firkin, ^MJ®31c for
good to choice, and 25,5 27*c for ordinary; pickled roll, 30i<t32*c; Eas-
tern, 20®25c ©■ ft.

CHEESE— Supply liberal. We quote prices for lots as follows : Califor-
nia, I2A®13Jc for choice: 10® 12c from fair to good; do, factory, in
boxes, 15 5.1Gc ; Eastern, 165_l7c; Western, ll®13ic Bib.

HIDES AND SKINS— The market is firm. Dealers are paying the
following cash rates for lots in order; Dry bides, usual selection.
20®20Ac; culls one-third less, and Mexican Hides lc B ft less. Dry
Kip, 18®19c; Dry Calf, 21®22c; Salted Steers, over 55lbs, lie \y ft:
Steers and Cows, medium, 10c; light do, 9*c; Salted Eip, 15 to 30 fts.
10® 10*c; Salted Calf, ll®12*c 1? ft; Dairy Calf, 65® 70c each; Sheep
Skins, 20® 25c for Shearlings : 25® 50c for short, G0®80c for medium,
and 75c®31 apiece for long wool and wool skins. Butchertown
Green Skins bring higher prices.

TALLOW— Good demand, quotable at 8*c B ft for rendered and
ll*®12c for refined, both in shipping order.

WOOL— There is not as yet any renewal of business on Eastern ac-
count. We quote spring: Humboldt and Mendocino, 25®26J,c t> ft:
Sonoma, 23®25c; Siskiyou and Modoc, 22®24c; San Joaquin free,
17®18c; Southern Coast, burry and seedy, 15® 17c; Eastern Oregon,
choice, 23® 24c; Eastern Oregon fair, 20®22c; Eastern Oregon, poor,
18®19c; Valley Oregon, fine, 25® 27c; Valley Oregon, coarse. 23®2c4.
We quote fall: San Joaquin and coast, 10®12e;San Joaquin and coast
Lamb, 12.514; Northern fall, free, 15® 17c; Northern fall, defective.
13®14; Northern fall, Lamb. 1G®17*C.

FRUIT— All kinds are meeting with tolerably good custom. We quote
jobbing lots as follows: Apples, 30® 50c for common and 75®S1B' box
for good; Pears, 40® 60c p box; Bartlett do, 31 50 to 32 l> box; Straw-
berries, 38®310 B^ chest; Raspberries, 310®312 B1 chest; Peaches.
35c®31 B box and 30®60cB bskt; Figs. 40®75c T> box; Grapes,
35®50c for common, 50®75c for Black Hamburg, 5'.v®75c for Rose
of Peru, 50^0.750 B1 box for Muscat and 75c®31 p box for Tokay;
Plums, 25®75c £* box; Quinces, 75c®31box; Blackberries, $2®$8 I1
cheat; Watermelons, 34®?9 B hundred: Cantaloupes, 75c®Sl B crate;
Lemons, 38®310 p box for Sicily and Sl®31 50 for California;
Limes, S14®315 B box for Mexican; Bananas. 32®33 50 |> bunch:
Pineapples, 36®>|8 I> dozen; Tahiti Oranges, 335® 345 yv thousand.
Casaba Melon, 12,«.15c apiece. Tahiti Orauges are offering at 330 V
thousand.

VEGETABLES— Buyers can'abont name their own figures for Toma-
toes and Cucumbers. We quote jobbing lots as follows: Marrowfat
Squash, 87®310 B ton; Carrots, 30®50c;Turuips, 75c®31 ; Cauliflower,
00.565c p dozen; C.ibbngc. 5i';rr75c \< ctl; Garlic. )i".l \c P ft; Cu-
cumbers, 16®26c B box; Green Peas, 3c \> lb; Greeu Peppers, 50®75c
p box; Tomatoes, IT. 5, 2.V p box; Ctu^ry, 500 p do;*,: Summer Squash,
5lV5.75c p box; String Beans, ^.jt'A p lit; Green Corn. '.<• IV p do/;
Okra. 5fi®75r; Egg Plant. 5u»75e p box,

MEATS— Following are the rates for whole carcasses from slaughter-
ers to dealers:

BEEF— prime, 71®8o; medium grade, Gfa$7c: Inferior, ."V".iv P ll>.

VEAL— Large Calves. Bi£3>7c; .-mull ones. 85310c P 1b-

BTOTTON— wethera are quotable n1 p ".."" and Ewes at i .". i lc P lb, ac-
cording io quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 65. '';•■ P lb.

PORE- Live Hogs, ~. <'.T..' for hard and 7®j7Jc for soft; dressed do,
10J®10Sc p lb for hard groin nogs.

A Fine Nutwood Horse Colt

f o R SAL B.

CHESTNUT COLT ONE VEAB OLD, BY m rWOOD. OUT OB
■ ■I.. , tin- in *t mad man's in the State, b r John Nelson, rue colt i*
15 . hands high, Quel] and powerfully built and buows good action. Appli

GGO. W. HANCOCK, Sacramento.

1882

•Jpie gJixcdcr mxd jspot'tsttmrx.

20£

HERD AND SWINE.

Jersey Reds, Durocs and Red Berkshires.

There has been some dust thrown in the eyes of the public
by certain breeders of red hogs. It is foolish for any breed-
ers of red hogs in New Jersey to claim that he has the only
pure-bred red hogs, or Jersey Reds, as they are called in
that State. One breeder in New Jersey, who claims to have
the "pure breed," and that all others are raised or spurious,
I imagine would have hard work to give correct pedigrees
more than a dozen years back. Less than a dozen years
ago his father wrote me that he could not tell the origin of the
red hogs of New Jersey, neither was any citizen of that
State, in response to my inquiries, able to give their history.
I also inserted notices in some of the leading agricultural
journals asking for their history; but obtained no response.
After a careful investigation I became satisfied that these
hogs, as well as the other families of red hogs, were descend-
ed from the old Berkshires, and so reported to the National
Swine Breeders' Convention. No oue has ever disputed
that statement. Since that time I have seen an old English
work, printed nearly a hundred years ago, which confirms
the impression; as, in the description of the old-fashioned
Berkshires, the color and characteristics of the modern red
hogs are accounted for. It is said that the Tamworths, the
red hogs of England, are an off-shoot of the Berkshire. A
few importations of these hogs have been made recently, for
the purpose of crossing them upon the red hogs in America.
This red blood has been so strong in America that it has
preserved itself, although the crosses upon it have been in-
numerable. This is particularly the case in New Jersey and
along the Atlantic coast, where these hogs were quite exten-
sively bred. I saw them twenty years ago in Maryland, as
well as in New Jersey, and they were re d-aud -white, some-
times marked with black; but always long in the body, coarse
in the bone, with heavy coats of hair and bristles. There
was no attempt in those days at breeding them strictly pure,
any more than there was of the Durocs, another family of
red hogs bred in Saratoga Co., N. Y. The Durocs seem to
have been brought to this section from Connecticut, where
red hogs have been bred and called Red Berkshires. The
stock seems to have become run out in that State. The
Durocs of Saratoga were descended from a pair of pigs
brought into the vicinity, by a Mr. Kelsey, who said they
were imported; but wheather he meant from Connecticut or
Great Britain it is not known. This was about sixty years
"ago. Other pigs were afterwards brought from Connecticut
to a different part of the county. The stock from these two
different families has been bred in the couuty ever since. No
particular system or purity in breeding seems to hava been
followed with the Durocs more than with the Jersey Reds, un-
til within a few years, since they were brought into notice
by the National Swine Breeder's Convention.

The original and the purest type of a Jersey Red is a
coarser and larger hog than the Duroc, and of course they
lire superior to the latter, so much as greater size is an ad-
vantage. The Durocs are finer boned and will mature sooner
an! fatten younger. Bath families possess the general char-
acteristics of strong constitutional vigor and hearty appetites,
wirh strong digestion and prolificness most remarkable — the
natural result of their characteristics. They are wonderfully
hardy and possess an ability to take care of themselves which
is quite gratifying. Several breeders met together a few
" years ago and determined to begin breeding the Durocs, as
they were called — the name being a fancy of Mr. Kelsey's,
after the noted stallion Duroc — by selecting the best blood to
be obtained and the nearest like a gjod Berkshire type. They
adopted a standard of characteristics which has been put on
record, but which it would be well to repeat. They also de-
termined to give these hogs their true name, Red Berkshire.
The true Duroc or Red Berkshire, quoting from a former ar-
ticle in the Rural New Yorker, as now bred by those who are
aiming to keep the breed perfect and establish them as
thoroughbred, should be long and quite deep-bodied; not
" round, but broad on the back and holding the width well out
to the hips and hams. The head should be small compared
with the body, with the cheek broad and full. The neck
should be short and thick, and the face slightly curved, with
the nose rather longer than in the English breeds, the ear
rather large and lopped over the eye. They are not fine-
lined nor yet coarse, but medium; the legs medium in length
and size, but set well under the body and well apart, and not
cut up high in the flank or above the knee. The hams should
be broad and full well down to the hock. There should be a
good coat of hair of medium fineness, inclined to bristles at
the top of the shoulders, the tail being hairv and not small;
the hair usually straight, but in some cases a little wavy.

The color should be red, varying from dark glossy cherry
Ted, and even brownish bairs, to light yellowish red, with
occasionally a small fleck of black on the belly and legs. The
darker shades of red are preferred by most breeders, and this
is the type of color most desirable. In disposition they are
remarkably mild and gentle, and are so docile that they are
readily confined by low fences. They are kind and careful
mothers and wonderfully prolific. They have a remarkable
ability to digest food and make growth. This is owing to
their hardy constitutions and perfection in the proportions
of their bodies, and the strong blood which has made its mark
bo notably iot more than half a century.

It is a common thing for Duroc pigs at sis months of age
to weigh 300 p muds, and at eight and ten months to turn
the scales at 400 or 500 pounds. Hogs a year and a half old
have weighed from 7Q0 to S0O pounds. Pigs four weeks old
will weigh from twenty to thirty pounds and measure over
two feet in length and from six to eight inches across the
shoulders. For rapid growth and ability to lay on flesh
the Durocs are not excelled. The meat is not coarse-grained,
but fine and tender. Their powers of assimilating food are
so great that they readily eat coarse food more dainty breeds
would not touch, and will even fatten on grass alone; and in
winter will eat with avidity clover, hay and roots which other
hogs will refuse. They are not subject to mange or liable to
get sun-burnt, and are adapted to all climates.

Management of Swine. — In discussing the management
of swine, Prof. Knapp of Iowa says: Perhaps the radical
change should be less in the food than in the proportion it is
fed. Corn is healthy enough when given in moderate quan-
tities; wheat is considered a healthy food, but hogs can be
injured upon that as readily as upon corn. The hog has an
appetite beyond his capacity to digest, and so long as that is
the case, he must not be given full rations of concentrated food
until within a few weeks of the pork barrel. There are two
practical methods. First, in case the farmer has no roots
nor pasture, he can grind his corn and mix with it wheat
bran. Half bran and half corn meal by bulk make a good
mixture for all kinds of stock. For pigs, add a little- salt and

oil meal; for pigs under 100 pounds, use some milk; older
than this, water will do. Second, the purchase of large quan-
tities of wheat bran is expensive for the general farmer; corn
and clover are the profitable crops to be fed. In such cases
the cheap food to go with the corn is sugar beets in the win-
ter and clover in the summer. No food can be raised on the
farm that will answer a better purpose than sugar beets for
the main dependence of store hogs during the winter, and
with suitable machinery and some knowledge few crops can
be produced at greater profit.

Miscellaneous Awards at the Chico Fair.

Ho ii soli old.

Mrs. C. C. Goree, Best Stocking Yarn; Mrs. C. C. Schoon-
ever, Best 10 yds Eag Carpet; Mrs. J. E. Walker, 2nd Best
10 yds Bag Carpet; Mrs. Winders, Best Hooked Rug; Mrs.
Stumpf, Bes' Collection Rugs; Mrs. J. H. Guill, Best Knit Cot-
ton Stocking--; Mrs. C. C. Goree, Best Knit Wool Stockings;
Mrs. C. C. Scuoonever, Best Knit Wool Socks; P. Peters &
Bros., Best Display Dry Goods; Mrs. G. F. Jones, Best Dis-
play Fancy Goods; Mrs. G. F. Jones, Knit Rug.

Mrs. Phillips, Ottoman Cover; Dora Chandler, Fancy
Chair Cushion and Back; Mrs. G. F. Jones, Crochet Shawl;
Mrs. Eitel, Lamp Stand Mat; Mrs. C. F Jones, Silk Em-
broidery; Mrs. W. H. Earll, Ornamental Needlework; Mrs.
J. F. Decker, Embroidered Sofa Cushion; Mrs. A.C.Broyles,
Embroidered Handkerchief; Mrs. A. M. Barley, Chenille
Work; Miss Carrie Burroughs, Lace Handkerchief; Mrs. J.
M. Ormsby, Best Bead Embroidery; Mrs. Wm. Estee, Em:
broidered Pillow Shams.

Mrs. J. Phillips, Worsted Quilt; Mrs. EiteL Card Board
Work; Miss Decker, Embroidery on Canvass; Mrs. E.
A. Warren, Tufted Cushion; Sarah F. Swanson, Display
Feather and Worsted Work; Mrs. Albert Jones, Best Feather-
edge Braid, Velvet Bonnet, Velvet Hat, Display Feathers,
Artificial Flowers; Mrs. A. C. Broyles, Variety Linen Em-
broidery; Mrs. F. A. S.Jones, Specimen Wax Flowers; Mrs.
Mickey, Worsted and Linen Work; Mrs. Jones, Cane Work;
Mrs. Jones, Leaf Work; Mrs. Jones, Shell Work; Mrs. J. H.
Guill, Specimen Braid Work; Miss Gussie Jansen, Embroi-
dered Picture; Mrs. S. J. Barkley, Silk Quilt; Mrs. Reister,
Patchwork Quilt; Mrs. Hooper, Afghan; Mrs. A. C. Broyles,
Outline Embroidery; Mrs. A. C. Broyles, Best Embroidery;
Mrs. A. M. Barley, Lambrequin; Miss Gussie Jansen, Fine
Lace work.

Mr. J. S. Hilh Toilet Set Complete; Mrs. A. F. Estel, Wax
Leaves; Mrs. J. J. Hassell, Hand-made Dress; Miss T. J. Deck-
er, Sofa Cushion.

Juvenile Department.

Miss 31. Goree, Best pr.Knit Wool Stockings; Miss Lorine
Stilson, Charm String; Miss Alice Jones, Bracket Lambre-
quin.

Man niacin res.

L. A. Reister, 2 Sets Double Harness; L. A. Reister, 4 Sets
Single Harness; L. A. Reister, Display of Saddle Bridles.

Farrell tfe Co., Display of Tinware; Farrell & Co., Plumb-
ers Goods; Farrell & Co*., Exhibit of Wire Cloth; Hubbard &
Sommers, Display of Silverware; Hubbard & Earll, Display
of Gas Chandeliers; Hubbard «fc Earll, General Hardware;
Hubbard & Earll, Display of Mechanic's Tools.

Farrell & Co., Oil Stove; Farrell & Co., Parlor Stove; Far-
rell & Co., Hollow Iron Ware; Farrell & Co., Gas and Water
Pipes.

Farrell & Co., assortment of bathing tubs; Hubbard &
Earll, Cooking stove for wool; same, cooking range.

De Toe Ax Riggs, Sau Francisco, display of musical instru-
ments; same, best piano made in United States; same, best
organ made in United States.

Farrell & Co., double barrel shotgun; same, sporting rifle;
same, breach-loading shotgun.

Mrs. C. C. Goree, display of home made soap; Mrs. J. H.
Guill, soft soap.

E. A. Warren, display of confectioneries.

J. T. Newman, Stoneware and pipes; Wm. Proud, Ome-
logical display.

Grain, etc

John Bidwell, 1 bushel of any one kind of wheat; Fred
Wakefield, 1 sack of barley; Hubbard & Shaw, 1 sack of flour;
John Bidwell, best table vegetables; Mrs. J. Bidwell, col-
lection of ornameutal foliage.

J. H. Guill, best display of butter in pound rolls; David
Reid, second best display of butter in pound rolls.
Cooking.

Miss Hattie Mandeville, best wheat bread; same, brown
bread; same, raised biscuit; Mrs. J. E. Walker, best soda
biscuit; Mrs. J. F. Fisher, best salt-rising bread; Mrs. A.
T. Eitel, best corn bread; Mrs. A.T. EiteL best yeast powder
buscuit.

Fruit.

Mr. Harris, Best display of apples; J. Bidwell; second best
display of apples; J. H. Guill, best display of pears; J. Bid-
well, second best display of pears; Mr. Harris, best three
varieties pears; Mr. Harris, best display peaches; J. Bidwell,
second best display peaches; J. H. Guill, best four varieties
of plums; J. Bidwell, second best four varieties plums; M.
Z. Moore, Best pomegranates; J. Bidwell, best figs; Mr. Har-
ris, best oranges.

Preserves, Jellies, Etc.

E. B. Stncky, exhibit of honey; Mrs. J. E. Watson; best
three jars currant jelly; Mrs. R. Diller, assorted jellies; same,
display of fruit in glass; Mrs. M. J. Moore, raspberry jelly;
same, blackberry jelly; Delia Goodrich, best display of pre-
serves; Mrs. Dave Smith, second best display of preserves;
same, best display of pickles.

J. Bidwell, best display of apples; same, pears; same,
peaches; same, plums; same, apricots; Chester Walker, best
10 pounds dried figs; J. Bidwell, best dried raisins, J. H.
Guill, best dried berries; J. H. Guill, half peck soft shell
almonds.

Mi.seellan eo n s.

Mrs. F. A. S. Jones, profile picture; Miss Emma Crew,
Landscape painting, same, California scenery, same, best oil
painting on canvas.

J. F. Cole, exhibit of penmanship; Mrs. A. A. Hubbard,
screen painted in oil or canvas; D. H. Wood, exhibit of
photographs.

G. W. Crapo, 7 frames.; same, 1 air castle; same, 1 card
receiver.

J. W. Pettinger, Smith's patent churn.

E. M. Allen, picture frames, pocket knife work.

Mrs. W. Earle, child's dress, 70 years old, made in Paris,
France.

J. H. Guill, improved churn.

J. H. Guill, exhibition California hardwood.

Mrs. J. H. GuilL home made vinegar.

J. M. Denely, case velvet frames.

Mrs. S. T. Tuttle, 27 articles made with hand fret saw.

Mrs. James PeaL fancy card basket.

A. L. Knowlton, geological display.

Chico Cannery, best display of fruit in cans.

THE KENNEL.

Fixtures.

Bkkch Shi iws .-Western Pennsylvania Bocletj's English Setter Bench
Show Derby, Pittsburgh, l'a., for English setter puppies whelped on or
after March 1,1882. Entries closed December 1, iss2. I.R. St-iyton Al-
legheny City, Pa., secretary.

Gllroy P.od and Gun Club's trials on quails, near Gllror, California,
October iH. Opens to dogs owned in California, Oregon, Nevada and Ari-
zona. E. Leavesley, secretary, Gilroy, California.

Eastern Field Tri:il>; Clnb's trials on quails, near High Point, N. C.
November 17. Entries to Derby close Jnly l ; to All- Ages and Members*
Stake, November I. Fred.N. IlalJ, secretary, P.O. Box 884, New York.

National American Kennel Club's trials on quails, Grand Junction,
Tenn., December 1. D. Brysou, Memphis, Tenn., Secretary,

American Fox Hunters.
Great Britain is the home of all that is best and noblest in
field sports, and there is little cause for wonder that Ameri-
cans -who are mainly the decendants of Britons should often
copy their sporting fashions from the old country. America
has only originated three sports — trotting, baseball and la-
crosse— and has imported three hundred. This is natural
enough, yet whenever the editor or correspondent of a daily
paper is short of ideas he turns his massive intellect to fly-
ing shafts of ridicule to be hurled against gentlemen in
America who practice English games. The fox hunters of
New Jersey and Newport may not be as bold riders, nor
the foxes so fast a game as those of Galway or Milton, but
that is no reason why the American fox hunters should be a
butt for the ridicule of men who never get astride of any
horse except a saw-horse, nor hunt for any game larger than
the pestiferous fleas which infest their "offices. The aver-
age Californian is a better, bolder rider than the average
Englishman and will gallop his mustang where the English-
man's hunter could not keep his feet. The people of New
York, like the people of all large cities, are not as a rule
good riders simply because they have no place in which to
practice, and their attempts to get practice by fox hunting at
Newport, instead of deserving ridicule deserve praise. The
writer has seen many a fox hunt in this State and has follow-
ed some of the best packs in England and is free to confess
that the work is far harder here though the pace may be a
little faster in England. It is no burlesque of sport to gal-
lop over plains as closely furrowed with gopher holes as a
small-pox patient's face is with pits; and what the sport
lacks in danger here from stiff fences it makes up in the
hardness of the ground, on which a fall means a week in bed.
The sport is perhaps harder and rougher here than at New-
port but it is dollars to cents that those who ridicule "the
Newport fox hunters could not stay with them five minutes.

Sheep Dog Trial.— From the Lire Slock Journal and Fan-
cier Gazettes comes the news that the first trials of the East
Lothian Sheep-dog Trial Club were in all respects successful.
The entries numbered eighteen. Mr. P. Mack's Turk was
first: Mr. T. Gilholm's Fly second; Mr. J. Bald's Reeve third;
Mr. G. Dod's Yarrow fourth. The form of the trial was as
follows: Three wild mountain sheep were let from a large
pen of sheep at one end of the course. Two poles, with two
flags on the top, were erected in the center of the course, ten
feet wide; a flag was placed at the extreme opposite end of
the course. The dogs were, required to drive three sheep
through between these two poles to the flag at the extreme
opposite end, where all the sheep were put together as the
dogs were tried. This proved a most difficult piece of work,
testing the dogs very hard. Only three were unable to ac-
complish this task, which were disqualified for the
next part of the trial. After this had been accom-
plished, and all the sheep put in one lot, each man with
his d^g was require :1 to cut off three sheep from the large
flock, drive them along the course, where a small pen was
place! in the open, into which they were required to pen
their sheep. This also proved a most difficult piece of work;
the pen only being four feet wide at the entrance. They
were afterwards removed to the large pen, where they were
first let out. This enabled the judges to form a selection of
the best dogs, six of which in point cf merit it was difficult to
decide between. A very scientific and meritorious competition
was held to decide for the first and second prizes; two of great
merit, Gilholm's Fly and Mack's Turk. The latter, however,
securing first honor, excelling in being ste: d er and urder
better command, accountable by being a year older. This
terminated a keen and grand sheep-dog competition. The
attendance was pretty large considering the unfavorable
weather.

A Tael Story. — Recently, when the Denver train was
was coming in from the West, as it passed Kearney, a village
forty-one miles west of Grand Island, a setter dog jumped on to
the front of the postal car, next to the engine, and persisted in
riding. Those who observed him tried to coax him off, but
without success. They then pullel him off, but as soon as
released he jumped on again, and persisted in having a first-
class railroad ride. When he reached Grand Island another ef-
fort was made to get him off the cars, but he would nothaveit
that way, and maintained his position on the front of the
car while the engine was changed, never faltering when the
new engine was backed down and coupled on. The trip was
continued six miles further east, to a side track where the
Denver train from the East passes the one from the West.
Here he quickly leaped off, and as quickly jumped on the
.front of the postal ear attache ! to the other train, and began
to bark as though he had got home. In this car was his
master, whom he had gone to meet. All this ride was taken
in the middle of the night. The whole transaction seems
marvelous, but the strangest part is that he should have
kept the run of the trains, and have calculated correctly the
train that his master would arrive on. This story is vouched
for by Mr. Alexander Stewart, who runs one of the pas-
senger engines from North Platte to Grand Island.

Deatb^ of Carlowtz. — The well known Laverack setter
dog Carlowitz, by Pilkington's Dash out of Countess, died
recently at the kennel of his owner, Mr. James H. Goodsell,
from old age, being at the time of his death in his tenth
year. He left quite a number of his progeny out of Laverack
and other bitches, the most noted of which is, perhaps,
Royal Duke out of True, Sister to Mr. Luther Adam's Drake.
— American Field.

National American Club Trials.

The first field trials of the National American Kennel Club
on prairie chickens commenced near Fairmont, Minn., Mon-
day morning, September 4th. The attendance of sportsmen
was very large, representatives being present from the East,
West and South. The weather on the opening day was clear
but very warm ; Tuesday was clear and pleasant. Owing to
an accidental injury, Hon.B. E.B. Kennedy, of Omaha, Neb.
one of the judges selected, was unable to attend, and Mr.

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Sept 23

Waters, of Canterbury, Conn., "was selected by the contest-
ants to act as judge pro tern during the running on Monday.
TMr. E. C. Sterling, of St. Louis, Mo., was selected to fill the
place of the absent judge for the balance of the trial, taking
the position Tuesday morning, as Mr. Waters had entries in
the Free-for-AU which follows the Derby. The birds were
~not as plentyas was expected. The running commenced with
the American Field Derby, for which there were forty-five
nominations, sixteen of which completed their entries. Pools
"were sold before the trial commenced, with Mr. Joseph H.
Dew's American Dan favorite in the first pool, after which
Mr. George C. Marsh's Gilderoy sold favorite in the balance.
The following heats were run in the American Field Derby
"Up to Tuesday evening, resulting as follows :

FIRST SERIES.

JSlsa beat Prairie Mollie.

■Gilc'eroy beat Josephine.

Pink B. beat Scott.

American Dan beat St. Elm IV.

-Cavalier beat Count Dad.

Prince Noble beat Acme (withdrawn).

Prairie Wonder beat Frank (withdrawn).

<3onDtess Mollie beat Countess May II.

SECOND SERIES.

•Gilderoy beat Elsa.

Pink B. beat American Dan.

This concluded the running Tuesday night, with Cavalier
■and Prince Noble to go down in the morning.

The free-for-all closed with twenty-eight entries, which
were drawn to run as follows:

Messrs, P.
Sue, by
ten.

H. and D. Bryaon's
Er aid— Ruby (set-

Short's Frank H. 1

Mr. H. 3

(setter).
Mr. George Knowles' Kinnick-")

insck by Reid's Druid— Bessie [

Lee (.setter). j

Mr. E. F. Stoddard's Bodine, by)

Bow Jaunty (pointer). J

Dr. W. H. Daly's Jess, by Don

Flasb (setter).

Sportsman's Kennel's Prairie]
Ranger, bv Charm — pearl (set- [
ter). J

Mr. D. C. Sanborn's Count No- 1
ble, by Count Wind'em— Nora I
(setter).

Dr. D. C. Sanborn's Dashing!
Novice, by Dasb JJ— Novel V
{setter! J

Mr. W. E. Hugbes' Meteor, by)
Garnet— Jilt (pointer).

Mr. J. W. Ortb's Gertrude, by
Gladstone— Nellie (setter).

Mr. L. Sbnster's Clementine D,"l
by Dasb HI— Cornelia (setter), t

Dr. N. McDonald's Rock, by Rex I
-Belle J

Mr. Tt. ■ O'Brien's Dasb, by Bob)
—Pet isetter). i

("Mr. W. H. Colcord's Countess
gst -J Druid, by Druid— Princess

[ Draco (setter).
'■ (Mr. 0. C. Calkins' Broker, bv

| Druid— Clio (setter).

("Mr. Luther Adams" Bessie, by
" -{ Dash III— Countess LT iset-

t ter).
" 1 Mr. W. E. Hughes' Maxim, by

t Garnet — Jilt (pointer).

fMr. R. T.Vandervoort's Christ-
" -j mas Bill, by Luck of Eden

I Hall— Ready Money i pointer).

("Mr. Luther Adams' Sbadow^by
" < Lincoln— Daisy Dean (setter).

fMr. H. B. Harrison's London
" -{ by|Paris-Lill (setter),

I

fMr. W. Tallman's Foreman,

< by Dashing Monarch— Fairy

[ n (setter)

I Sportsman's Kennel's Pride,

( by Charm— Fly (setter).

fMr. J, J. Snellenburg's May

■^ Laverack, by Thunder —

I Spot (eatter).
Mr. J. S. Mcintosh's Biz, by
Dash— Mcintosh's Flora iset-
ter).

(Dr. S. Fleet Speir's Maida, by
( Dick— Clio (setter).
( Mr. J. Otto Donner's Bessie R.
t by Ranger EC— Belle (setter).
Mr. R. T. Vandervoort's Don
by Bang— Peg (pointer).

E.) f

Mr. R. B. Morgan's (Mr. C
Felton's) Prairie Punch,
-Charm— Pearl (setter).

Mr. Sterling having resigned, owing to the duties being so
-arduous, Mr. F. B. Wilson was selected to act in his place on
Monday with Messrs. Morford and Bergundthal.

The following is the order in which the heats were run and
Tvon:

American Field Derby.

Elsa beat Prairie Mollie, Gilderoy beat Josephine, Pink B.
beat Scott, American Dan beat St. Elmo IV., Cavalier beat
■Count Dad, Prince Noble beat Acme, (withdrawn), Prairie
Wonder beat Frank, (withdrawn), CountessMollie beatCoun-
tess May II.

Second Series— Gilderoy beat Elsa, Pink B. beat American
"Dan, Prince Noble beat Cavalier, Prairie Wonder and Coun-
tess Mollie were taken up not to be put down again, and the
judges reserved their decision.

Third Series— Pink beat Gilderoy, Prince Noble (a bye).

^Fourth Series — Prince Noble beat P^nk B., and won first
money.

Fifth Series— Pink B. beat Cavalier (withdrawn) and won
second money.

Sixth Series— American Dan beat Scott, Gilderoy (a bye).

Seventh Series— American Dan beat Gilderoy, and won
third money.

Eighth Series — St. Elmo IV. was withdrawn, and Gilderoy
and Scott divided fourth money.

All Aged Stake.

Sue beat Countess Druid, Frank H. beat Broker, Bessie
(Adams')beat Kinni akin nick, Maxim beatBodine (withdrawn).
Prairie Ranger beat Shadow, Count Noble beat London,
Dashing Novice beat Foreman, Meteor beat Pride, Gertrude
beat May Laverack, Biz beat Clementine D., Rock beat
Maida, Bessie (Donner's) beat Dash, Don beat Prairie Punch
(withdrawn). Christmas Bill and Jess were taken up not to
be put down again, and the judges reserved their decision.

Second series— Sue beat Betsie (Adams'), Frank H. beat
Maxim, Count Noble beat Prairie Banger. Gertrude beat
Biz, Bock beat Bessie (Bonner's), Don beat Dashing Not-
ice, Meteor was withdrawn.

Third series — Sue beat Count Noble, Gertrude beat Frank
H., Don beat R< c'c.

Fuurth series — Sue beat Gertrude, Don (a bye).

Fifth series — Don beat Sue, and won first money.

The judges place the dogs for the remaiuing prizes as fol-
lows: Sue four-fifths, and Dashing Novice one-fifth of sec-
ond money; Gertrude, Count Noble and Adams' Bessie
-equal third; Biz and Prairie Ranger equal fourth.

Don was awarded the Pennsylvania Cup for best dog in All
Aged Stake, and the prize of $20 offered for the best pointer.

Count Dad was awarded the Pennsylvania cup in the Der-
by, and the prize of $50 offered for the best dog or bitch
entered and run by the individual, club or association making
■4;he most entries in the Derby.

Gertrude and Kock divided prize, $50, for best pointer or
setter, dog or bitch, in the All Aged Stake, whose handler
has not worked a dog in a previous trial.

Col. W. E. Hughes withdrew Meteor after he had won his
first heat, for the reason that he was desirous of having some
ghooting, and feared that the conclusion of the trials would
extend beyond the time he could absent himself from home.
Having understood that the withdrawl of Me'eor had been
construed by some of the owners of setters to result from
fear to have Meteor meet some of the setters, Mr. E. 0. Ster-
ling, for the St. Louis Kennel Club, handed the American
Field on Saturday night a challenge to be ma'le pnblic at
once, to the effect that if a setter should win the All Aged
Stake, the St. Louis Kennel Club would run Meteor against

such winning setter, immediately on the conclusion of the
trials, for one thousand dollars a side, for three days, from
sunrise to sunset each day, resting three hours each day, the
handlers to be in a wagon together, each party to select a
judge, and the editor of the American Field to be referee.

Pacific Coast Coursers.

The coursing season will be formally opened in this State
at the end of the ctursing month. The Pacific Coast Cours-
ing Club, president, Mark Devlin, will be first in the field,
their match taking place at Merced on October 25th and 26th.
The club leaves San Francisco October24th.

Charles Fowler, Judge Pennie and T. Bradley have been
selected as a committee on arrangements. The stud book of
the club shows the following pups whelped within two years
and eligible to competition in puppy or sapling stakes, as
their ages may deterniii_e: Mark Devlin's litter of 6 2 dogs,
4 bitches, 2 blk, 2 wand bd, 1 bd, 1 brown. Ben Tomey —
Pride of the Canyon, April 3d, 1881.

P. K. Jacoby, b and w b Cassie Maria; Paul Jones — Laura
W right, July 11th, 1SS1.

N. Petersen, w d Nick Black Jack, Lady Boss, May 28th,
1SS1; blk and w d Prince, f and w b, Lady Prince Black Jack
— unknown, August 18th, 1881.

H. McGurty, blk d, bd b, b and w b, unknown, Octobit
11th, 1881.

W.Halpin, f and w d, Toney f and w b Lady Place, blk and
w b Nora Creena; Menlu Boy— Bird Sallie, March 7th, 1881.

C. O. K. JefFcote, bd b Last Rose of Summer, Bummer —
Restless, July 6th, 1882.

A. A. Funcke, blk and w d Burjo Black Jack — Juno, July
11th, 1881.

Christopher Johnson, bed and 2 bed, Speculation— Lady
Amanda, March 22d, 1881.

J. Stadfelt, w b Cleopatra, Speculation — Sacramento Belle,
May 27th, 1SS1.

W. Ryan hd d, be b, blk b, bd b, Ben Franklin— Maid of
Gwin, July 16th, 1881.

J. Dregan's 6 pups by Ben Tomey — Sadie Henry, August
3d, 1882. . "

Mark Devlin's 7 pups by Foxall — Pride of the Canyon, Au-
gust 7th, 1SS2.

S. GrifEti's f and w bDido, Tipperary boy — Dixie's Nellie,
July, 1881.

Charles Fowler, b and w d by Captain, imported from Aus-
tralia— Blue Bell b and w d by Captain — Blue Bell.

As usual the opening of the season brings a good deal of
speculation as to probable winners, many of which are
dou.btless pretty near the mark. Among the most promising
of the old dogs is Charles Fowler's blue bitch Delebute, by
Speculation — Lady Amanda. She is getting in good condi-
tion, and at Merced will be open to match any dog on the
grounds for $50 a side, provided, of course, that no accident
happens to her in training. Mark Devlin's Chief of the
Canyon, is doing regular work and will be able to give a good
account of himself. W. Session's Maid of San Francisco,
by Towey — Pride of the Canyon, is also spoken of promi-
nently. Chris Johnson will probably run his black dog,
litter brother to Fowler's Delebute.

It is said that Mr. Carroll's f and w d Paul Jones, by Gentle-
man Jones — Branch, has been transferred to a member of
the Pacific Coast Club and will run in their meeting this fall.
If he gets in good condition, which is rather a difficult matter
for him to do, he will be found a warm competitor for the
first honors.

A Dastardly Act. — On the 20th of July the pointer dog
Ned Buntline, owned by Mr. J. M. Bowen, of Woodcliff,
Rowayton, Conn., was shot in the heart while standing with
his head erect and killed, and the charge is made that the
shooting was done by a neighbor, Mr. Vincent Colyer, an ar-
tist. Mr. Bowen holds as sacred the property right in dogs,
especially as a law is on the books in the State of Connecti-
cut, requiring all owners to register, and charging a fee of
SI 50 for registration. He has employed counsel, and
brought in the Superior Court, sitting at Stamford, a suit
against Mr. Colyer, laying his damages at $1,000, and the case
will be called for trial the latter part of September. If it is
proven that Mr. Colyer shot Ned Buntline without cause, it is
to be hoped that he will be made to pay the full value of the
dog. The pointer or setter, however, which is worth, outside
of sentiment, $1,000, is not often met with. Mr. Bowen may
have owned such a dog, but we apprehend that the jury will
scale the damage 5 down a little. Dog owners everywhere are
interested in this case, and they should give Mr. Bowen their
moral support. — Turf, Field and Farm.

Retreiv-er. The opening" of the duck season has caused
quite a demand for good hardy retrievers. The Irish water
spaniel is generally preferred here, but it is hard to find a
better and more serviceable dog than the curly or wavy-
coated English retreiver, a breed of dogs very scarce in this
S'aSe. As several inquiries have been made for both tnese
classes of dogs the kennel editor would be pleased to hear
from persons having any such for disposal.

German Field Trials.— The field trials to he held in
Germany this month promise to be a successful meeting.
The trials will take place on the shooting grounds of Prince
Albert Solms and the Darmstadt shooting club. No dogs
will be allowed to compete whose pedigree cannot be proved
either by the English kennel club stud book, or the German
stud book.

Racing at Sheepshead Bay.

On September 14th the meeting was continued with the
fullest success, and in the mile dash the California stable was
represented but Grismer in the mile dash would not rival
Lucky B and the Duchess of Norfolk in their victories, as he
could onlv secure second honors.

In the first race, three-quarters of a mile, Little Phil was
first, Gus Matthews second, Little Fred third. Time — 1:56£.
In the second race, one mile, President Jenuings was first,
Pinafore second, Jennie third. Time — 2:00. In the one
mile dash Little Minch won, Grismer second, King Fan third.
Time 1:45}. In the mile and three furlongs Minroe won
eisily, Pollosecoud, Bancroft third. Time — 2:24;J. In the
mile and furlong Follow won, Sweethome second, Saunterer
third. Time — 1:57. In the one mile, all ages, Girofie won,
Barrett second, Bootjack third. Time — 1:41 J. In the stee-
plechase, inside course, Revenge won, Felix second, Kitty
Clark third. Frank Stout fell at the well jump and Falcon-
bri'lge walked home. Time — 4:57^.

The World, speaking of the above race between Barrett,
Bootjack and Girofie, at Coney Island says: Ever
since it was announced, feeling has run high as to which
would win, Barrett or Girofle. Betting was very heavy, the
admirers of Barrett and Girofle literally throwing money into
the boxes. The supporters of Barrett were specially confi-

dent but the climax was reached when Walton, the plunger,
bet a well-known Anglo-American firm $10,000 against $14,-
000 that Girofle would beat Barrett, and in a few minutes
afterwards bet the same firm $10,000 even the same way,
making a bet of ©20,000 to S24.000. This, if not absolutely
the largest transaction seen on the race track for some years,
is certainly very nearly the largest. The race was easily won
by Girofle in 1;4U.

On September 19th it appeared as if the Californians were
to have another day's success as Gano was in the first race,
and the Duchess of Norfolk in the third, at her favorite dis-
tance, a mile and a half, but unfortunately she was disquali-
fied on account of a foul and the race was given to Herbert,
the second horse. The first race was three-fourths of a mile.
—Gano first, Lizzie Mc second, Felicia |third. Time— 1:16$.
One mile — Breeze first, Little Fred second, Hickory Jim
third. Time— 1:42. Baby fell. One mile and a half— Duch-
ess of Norfolk first, Herbert second, Frank B. third, Time
2:39£. Duchess was disqualified, owing to a foul, and Her-
bert was given the race, Blenheim Maid third. Two miles —
Fair Count won easily, Bushwhacker second, Eole third.
Time 3:32$. Seven furlongs Bruno first, Ban-
croft second, Buccauneer third. Time — 1:59$. The winner
was bought by Torrence for $1350. Steeple chase, inside
course — Bernardine first; Lilly Morson second, Frank Short
third. Time -4:54. Belle of the North fell.

How Well-known Philadelphians Take Care
of their Stock.

[Philadelphia Correspondence.]

There are in the city of Philadelphia quite a number of
very large stabling establishments, where horses are not only
kept for ordinary hire, but where blooded fast runners owned
by private gentlemen are boarded, and where they receive
medical treatment when necessary. Some of these horse-
boarding establishments are really large and beautiful build-
ings in external appearance, while the internal arrangements
are simply perfection in every respect. Few first-class hotels
provide for their guests better accommodations in every re-
spect than these promiment stable proprietors provide for the
horses committed to their care. The greater number of these
first-rate stables are situated in the northern portion of the
city, but there are some excellent ones in the southern sec-
tion, or that part known as the "old District of Southwark."
The writer happecel to be "down town" recently, and
looked in at two or three of these stables, and the first one
visited was the large establishment of William S. Campbell
&Son, Nos. 623, 625, 627 and 629 Wharton street. On en-
tering the well-appointed office I was met by Mr. Campbell's
son, who really runs the stable, his father having partially
retired from active work, and, being seated, we had a pleas-
ant "horse-talk." II learned from Mr, Campbell that he
boards about forty horses, consisting of some of the best pri-
vate stock down town. Mr. Campbell remarked: "We get
§25 per head for boarding horses, and as that is the highest
price paid, it follows we only have good stock. Many of our
horses are well-known on the track, and among them are
Fanny Price, a fine mare; L. Lane's team, who have a record
of 2:40 together, and some fine trotters, owned by such citi-
zens as Common Councilman W. J. Gallagher; Edward Cobb,
Assistant Commissioner of Highways; John C. McMenamin,
City Commissioner; Wm. Wilder, John H. Young, and others,
including the Farrell Brothers."

The conversation then turned on the care and treatment
of horses, and I asked Mr. Campbell if he had ever used St.
Jacobs Oil for any of the horses under his charge when
they required rubbing.

Mr. Campbell said: "Yes, we have used St. Jacobs Oil
and I think it is a capital thing for horses; I intend to keep
on using it on every horse that requires a liniment."

I said: "Tell me on what horses you have used St. Jacobs
Oil, and how the remedy operated."

Mr. Campbell then said: "My father owns a bay colt
named Billy, a very fine animal, that we think a great deal
of. We value Billy at $1,000, and are very careful of him.
He is about five years old, and is well known in these parts.,
A short time since I noticed something was the matter with
Billy; the muscles of one of his legs appeared to be con-
tracted, and he was somewhat strained by fast traveling, I
happened to have some St. Jacobs Oil on hand, that the
family had been using for rheumatism, and I rubbed Billy
well with it several times, and he recovered entirely in aVery
short time. I am satisfied St. Jacobs Oil cured him quicker
than any other remedy would have done. We also own a
fine gray horse named Hopeful, who had what we call
sweeney, or a drying-up of the shoulder. We tried St.
Jacobs Oil in his case, and it was really remarkable how soon
the liniment cured his complaint. To show you that the Oil
did its work well, my father sold Hopeful recently for a good
price, and before he was sold he underwent a careful exami-
nation, and it was found he was perfectly sound. If St.
Jacobs Oil had not been used for his shoulder I don't believe
we could have sold the horse so easily or for such a good
price."

BELM0NT--MAMBRIN0 CHIEF-BLACK-
BIRD. For Sale.

BAY YEABLIXG COLT BY PILOT, GRANDSON OPWILLIAM-i
son's Belmont, his ilam by Alhambra ibv M:inil>riiio Chief, from Su-
.sail, -by American KolijistM p-.tixhim Uriuk'.bv Simpson's Blackbird. 18
now in Oakland at the stable of

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

Fine Thoroughbreds for Sale.

By Direction ofMr.W. L. PRITCHARD
we 'will offer for "sale at public auction
at 12 m. at the grounds of the

BAY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION,

SAN FRANCISCO,

On Thursday, November 16th,

A choice lot of thoroughbred horses, compris-
ing- BROOD MARES, FOUR-TEAR-OLDS,
THREE- YEAR-OLDS, TWO-YEAR-OLDS &
YEARLINGS.

These animals are of the choicest blood
and afford a rare opportunity of purchasing
first-class stock. For other information or
catalogues apply to W. L. PRITCHARD,
Sacramento, or

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

SAN FRANCISCO.

1882

ivejctlcr and j5>pm*t5ttmrx.

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MANUFACTURER OF FINE HARNESS.

33? Sutler Street.

Between Dupost asd Stockton, San Fkanoxsoo.

^Repairing neatly and promptly executed.

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Importers of and Dealers in

WNS, PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING

TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

513 Clay Street. San Francisco.

DAVID L. LEVY,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

AND TESTIMONIALS,

39 Third Street. San Francisco.

REPAIRIXfi XEATI.T DONE.

dan McCarthy,

LIVERY, BOARDING & SALE STABLE,

60S Howard Street, Near Second.

LARGEST STOCK OF FAST LIVERY TEAMS
in the State. First-class boarding:. Horses bought
and sold. Cash advanced on horses, buggies, sulkies,
harness or anything connected with the business.

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

PATHOLOGICAL HORSE-SHOER

105 Commercial Street.

Practical in all its various branches.

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.

AT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,

October 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 90th
and "2 J si.

SPEED PBOCBAMNE.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Oct. 16, 1882.
SECOND DAT— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

do. I. District, trotting. 3 minute class; purse, $300.
So. 2. District, trotting, 2 :38 class ; purse, $400.
So. 3. District, running, colt race, free for all 2-year-
olds, half mile dash; purse, 3200.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 18.

So. 4. Trotting, free for all that never beat 2:30; purse
$500.

SAME DAY.
So. 5. District, running, free for all, half mile and re-
peat; purse, $245.

SAME DAY.
?0.6, Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purse,
82tt).

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.
Orand Stock I'arade.

■A liberal purse will he offered fur a longdistance
jadies" riilin^ match. Arrangements are being per-
ected.

Jo. 7. District, trotting, 3-year-olds and under: purse
$350.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

«o. 8. District, trotting, 2 ;45 class ; purse, $400.
Jo. 9. District, running. 2-year-olds, three-quarter
inile dash; purse, $200.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

*0. 10. Trotting, free for all ; purse, $500.

SAME DAY.

to. 11. District, running, tree for all, three-quarters of
mile dash ; purse $250.

SAME DAY.

fo. 12. Running, free for all, 2 mile dash; purse, $350

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.
All trotting races are the three best in five, unles
therwise specified, three to enter and two to start
Intrance fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomi-
ation. Purses divided at the rate of HO per cent" to first
orse, 3fi per cent, to second, anil 10 per cent, to tliird.
All running purses to be divided, two-thirds to the
ret horse and one-third to the second horse; four to
iter ami two to start, except race No. 11, lhree to enter
on two to start.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
le Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
asses alternately, if necessary to finish anv "day's
icing, or to trot a special race between heats. *
To fill running races, four or more subscribers are
scessary.

All the two-year-olds, when runniag in their classes,
lall carry 10u pounds, with the usual allowance for
laresand geldings.

All three-year olds, when running in their classes, to
wry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above.
No added money for a walk-over.

Horses entered" in purses can only be drawn bv con-
tit of the fudges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blor 1 Horje Association
W weights) to govern runnir* races, except when
iQnitious named are otherwise.

All entries made in writing, gi og n-.nte, sex, color
in marks of hor.-«s : also, name at. .1 residence of owner,
i running rae^-s, full <;oU>rs to be worn bv rider; and
lvers of trotters are respectfully requested to wear
pa of distinct .'..lors, to he named in their entri'-s, as
eir horses will li- designated upon programmes bv the
lors worn bv drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre*
rr on Saturday, Sept. 30, iftflS.

Write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope.
hOTE— "Exile" is barred from trotting races 1, 2 and
d w tt™.™™ ~ F.J. BARETTo, President,
ft. H. HEWITT, Secretary.

J. CONDON'S

I gT If A N D BALL COURT, '^2

333 Howard St.. bet. Third «V Fourth.

Match Game every Sunday. Fine Wines and
Liquors.

G. H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

2515 Market Street.

Repairs to order. Elevator, 12 Front street

BALL COURT,
846. HOWARD STREET 846.
Pine "Wines, Liquors and Cigars.

N'st. AIKINS, Proprietor.

MMB. BXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMENS HEADQUARTERS.
>orUiea*t Corner Post Street A Central Av.

Refreshmexts and Ladies' Sitting Ruiim.

T. G. PARKER & CO. ,

THE AMERICAN TAILORING ESTAB-
LISHMENT,

23 7 Kearny Street, near Bush.

Business Suits $25 to ?35

Dress.Suits $40 to $60

No Chinese labor employed nor shoddy trim-
mings used.

ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES

FOR SALE.

BY MR. THOMAS BENNETT'S REGENT, OUT
of Waddingtou's Daisy ; and Mr. Thomas Bennett's
Regent, out of Leavesley's Juno. Buth Daisy and Juno
are field trial winners. Price $25 and $35. Apply to
E. DEAVESLEY, Gilroy.
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THE SEMI- WEEKLY EAST OREGONIAN,
with pictures of Pendleton, Ceuterville, Weston,
Umatilla Citv, Echo City, Pilot Rock and Heppner, to
any address three months, $1; six months, $1 75;
twelve months, $3. Sample copv of paper and picture,
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SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THK

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,

TO BE HELD IN

YEEKA, _SISKIY0U CO.,

Wednesday, - - October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this I istrict shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Mod ic Counties, Cab, ami Jackson
aud Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall be eligible tn any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October. 1S31.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse. $500
First horse recetves_>400: second horse. §100. Entrance 10
per cent of purse; 5 to enter. 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember 1' t.

N 2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, £100; entrance $5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $?b; entrance $5. added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

No. 5 TROTTING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added.

THIRD DAY- Friday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3inf;
purse, $100; entrance $5. added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, $50;
entrance $5.

No. 8— RUNNING- Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse. $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY- -Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9-RUNNTNG— Free for all; 2 in 3; purse. $500. Fir; t
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent.
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING -Free for all horses in the District
tbat have never beat-en three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will he given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to he placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock P. m. on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two or more [ a tries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must he in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacihc Coast Blood -Horse Association Rules to gov-
rn ruuuing races.

9th. Fiee for all. in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all e tries to these races must be made with the
secretary "ii or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.
H. MAGOFFEY. Secretary.

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THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB

(L'd)
MLEBOUKNE, Australia,

O F F E R

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a
day to be named early in January next, 18b3:

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each
rum Starters added.

Mile heats; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,~U0; second, two-thirds of Sweep
and Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5
per cent.

Entiies must be in the hands of Secretary at or be-
4 p. si. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in
the National Trotting Assocation of the United States,
under which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing R. J. GIBNET, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

SECOND

ANNUAL EXHIBHION

OF THE

SAN MATEO AND SANTA
CLARA COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

NO. 5,

TO BE HELD AT

SAN JOSE, CAL.

FKOM

Sept. 25th to 30th, '82, inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

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First Day— Monday, Sept. 25, 1882.

No. 1. TROTTING--2:40 class. Purse, $500.

C. Van Buren. of May-field, enters Peter Coufcts' b m Ma-
non, by Nutwood, dam Addie.

Louis Duncan. Santa Clara, enters b g Louis D.

G. Bernard, San Francisco, enters g g Allan Roy, pedi-
gree unknown.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m San Mateo Eelle, by
Speculation, dam Young Lady Vernon.

B. T. Miller. Sau Rafael, enters b s Marin, by Patehen.
darn unknown.

W. H. Henderson, Sau Jose, enters b m Big Lize.

H. B. Cooper. Alameda, enters s g Frank Mosco, by
Frank SEoscO, dam unknown.

Patrick Farrell, Sau Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn,
by George M. Patchen, dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins ent rs J. McCord's h g Freestone, by Cap-
tain Wei ster. dam by Owen Dale.

John Mclntyre. Sacramento, enters ch g Edwin Forrest,
by Blackbird, dam unknown.

James Garland, Oakland, enters g g Rowdy Boy, by Rus-
tic, daui by Belmont.

No. 2. SAME DAY--TROTITNG--2:25 class. Purse,
$750.

G. Valensin enters s s Grown Point.

L. BL Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Echora, by Echo,
dam Youug mare.

John. Hughes, San Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by Chief-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters bl s Del Sur, by The
Moor, dam Gretchen, by Mambriuo Pilot.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters ch g Ashley, by Plumas,
dam by George.

C. W. Welby, San Francisco, enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b s Director, by Dicta
tor. dam by Mambrino Chief.

Second Dai — Tuesday, Sept. 26th.

No. 3. RUNNING — For two year-olds; three-quarter
mile dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit; £150 added. Second
horse to receive his entrance and one-third of added
money.

George Howson enters b f Augusta E., by Monday.
PjIo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Satanella, by
Leveler, dam Frou Frou, by Asteroid.

T H. Williams, Jr., enters br c Bryant W.. by Monday,
dam Bet.
C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b c Pauama,
, by Shannon, dam Abbie W.

| C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' bl f Flou Flou.
by Monday, dam Jennie C.

I No. 4 SAME DA Y-RUNNLNG-For all ages; mile
dash; $50 entrance; $15 forfeit: $125 added. Second horse
i to receive bis entrance and one-third of added money.
I Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
| Joe Hooker, dam Puss.

t Stemler and Ayers, Port land, enter b g Joe Howell, by
Bonnie Scotland, dam Kva Shepherd.
George Howson enters 1» s Jim Douglass, hy Wildidle.
| William Boots, San Jose, enters b g Bob, by Bob Wood
i ing. dam Gladiola by Norfolk.

I H. (i. Jndson, Santa Clara, enters s m May D., by Wild-
idle, dam Nettie Browii by Rifleman.
C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters Peter Coutts' bh Forest
, King, by Monday, dam Abbie W,

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters b m Nighthawk by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk.

John Green enters b s Joe Daniels Jr., by Joe Daniels,
dam by Woodburn.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy. by War
Dance dam Neilson.

No. 5. SAME DAY- RUNNING -Selling Race -
Purse, $200; mile and repeat. Second horse $75, Entrance
five per cent to third horse. Horses entered to l>e sold lor
¥1,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for each
$100 under filed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any
one.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
las?, by Wildidle; value. $500.

Setb Peyton. Stockton, enters b e George Bender, dam
SutrarPlum. sire unknown; value, $500.

H. C. Judfon, Santa Clara, enters b Ii Belnliaw by Wild-
idle, dam Susie W. by Hercules; value, $400.

P. J. Sbafter, Olema, enters b a Haddington, by imp.
Haddington, dam by Norfolk; value. $£00.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters ch b Euchre, by Lienster,
dam Flush; value, $500.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter b g Joe Howdl, by

Bonnie Scotland; value, $500.

Third Day — Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

NO. H. TROTTING— 2:30 class. Purse, $400.

S. Perry. Petaluma, enters J. and W. S. Bxitsch's ch m
Nellie K. by Gen. McLellan, Jr.

E. Mara, Carson City, ^i.t-r.-, s ■• Trump Winston (form-
erly Kent:, by Primus, dam Lady Dow.

V." 1 1 Hammond, ■ fakland, enters g s Poscora Hayward,
by Billy Hayward, dam Lady Poscora.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters b m Sweetness, by
Volunteer, dam by Edward Everett.

NO. 7. SAME DAY — Bdwk HoBSB Race — For
horses owued in the District to be driven by owner to bug-
gy. Two mile heats. Purse to lie hereafter offered.

SAME DAY — Ladies' Riding Tournament— Bicycle
Race, etc.

Fourth Day— Thursday, Sept. 28th.

No. 8. RUNNING — Three-year-olds, 1, mile dash:
$50 entrance: 5I0 forfeit; Sl75 added. Second horse to
receive his entrance aud one-third of added money.

William Boots, Sau Jose, enters s g Inauguration, by
Wildidle. dam Miaina. by Norfolk.

H. C. Judson. Santa Clara, enters Patrol, by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters Leland Stanford's ch f Fostress, by Fos-
ter, dam Planetia by Planet.

T. H Williams enters W. L. Ash's b g Reel Terry, by
California.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts' b c Forest
King, by Monday, dam Abbie W.

George Hearst. San Francisco, enters ch f Myra F., by
Lienster. dam Flush.

George Heaist, Sau Francisco, enters b c Duke of Mon-
day, by Monday

No. 9. SAME DAY— PACING— Free for all. Purse
$300.

A_ L. Hinds, Oakland, enters W. M_ Hammond's s s Oak-
land Boy, by Winthrop. dam Blackbird.
. E. S. Deunison, Oakland, enters ch m Lady Hayes, by
Hiram Tracy, dam by John Nelson.

H_ A. Van Amringe, Oakland, enters b s Washington, by
Bucephalus, dam by Red Fox.

L. E. Yates, Oakland, enters b m Corette. by Winthrop,
he by old Drew, dam by Ladd's Kentucky Hunter.

Walter Mead, San Francisco, enters d g Johnny Weigle

No. 10.-2:36 Class Purse $400.

G. W. Trahem, Stockton, enters bb. a. Revolution, by
Prince of Orange.

Louis Duncan, Santa Clara, enters b. g. Louis D.

H. G. Cox, Oakland, enters br. m. Pauline, by Naubu*.

P. A. Finigan, San Francisco, enters gr. g. Eddie F.

H. W Meek, Haywards, enters gr. s. James Lick.

C. Van Buren, Mayfield, enters P. Coutts b m. Maoon, by
Nutwood.

Steve CrandalL Santa Rosa, enters Wm. Bihlers b m
Blanche, by Genl McLellen.

W. Z. Price, San Mateo, enters b m. San Mateo Belle by
Speculation.

James Garland, Oakland, enters gr. g. Rowdy Boy, by
Rustic, dam by Belmont.

Fifth Day— Friday, Sept. 29th.

No. 11. RUXNTNG-H mile dash. Free for all; $50
entrance; $15 forfeit; $200 added. Second horse to receive
his entrance and one-tLird of added money.

John Cardinell, San Francisco, enters ch g Jack Doug-
lass, by Wildidle.

Seth Peyton, Stockton, enters b g George Bender, dam
Sugar Plum, sire unknown.

William Boots, San Jose, enters b m Mollie H., by Wild-
idle, dam Mamie Hall.

H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, enters May D., by Wildidle,
dam Nettie Brown, by Rifleman.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Precious, by Lever,
dam Frolic, by Thunder.

P. J. Shafter, Olema, enters bm Nighthawk, by imp.
Haddington, darn by Norfolk.

J. F. Gilmer, Salt Lake, enters b h Red Boy. by War
Dance.

George Hea-st, San Francisco, enters ch f Myra, by Lien-
ster, dam Flush.

Stemler and Ayers, Portland, enter s g Fred Collier, by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss, by Norfolk.

No. 12. SAME DAY— TROTTLNG— 2:27 class. Purse
$400.

• Charles David enters Charks McCleverty's bg Prinea
lAllen, by Ethan Allen. Jr.

John Hughes, Sau Francisco, enters b g Cairo, by ChieC-
tain, dam unknown.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b g Captain Smith, by Lo-
comotive, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay.

C. W. Welby. Sau Fraucisco. enters ch g Starr King, by
George M. Patchen, Jr., dam Mary Wonder.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters bl s Director, by
Dictator, dam by Mambriuo Chief.

NO. 13. SAME DAY — TROTTLNG-For two-year-
olds. Purse $400.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, enters b f Neluska, by SiUtan,
dam Gretchen.

S. Rosener enters J. Mackey's b f Ruby, by Sultan, dam
by Hambletouiau.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's b f Flower Girl, by
Electioneer.

Palo Alto enters L. Stanford's br f Hincla Rose, by
Electioneer.

Sixth Day — Saturday, Sept. 30th.

No. 14. TROTTING— 2:22 class. Purse $750.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters b m Belle Echo, by
Echo, dam by old Belmont.

J. B. McDonald, Marysville, enters b s Brigadier, by
Happy Medium, dam Lady Turner.

Jackson Cochran, Chico, enters cb g Ashley, by Plumas
dam by George.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, enters gr s Romero, by
Richmond, dam hy Mambrino Pilot.

No .15. SAME DAY— TROTTING — 2:30 class. Two
miles aud repeat. Purse $500.

L. H. Titus, San Gabriel, enters o g Bullet, by Echo, dam
Unknown.

Patrick Farrel, San Francisco, enters b h Vanderlynn-,
by George M. Patchen. dam a Joseph mare.

Mart Rollins, San Francisco, enters J. McCord's b %
Freestone, by Captain Webster, dam by Owen Dale.

E. Mara, Carson City, enters s g Tump Winston (form-
erly Kent i.

A. Waldstein. San Francisco, enters ba Albert W., by Elec-
tioneer, dam by John Nelson.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise specified;
five fro enter and three to start. Entrance fee ten per cent
on purse, to accompany nominations. Purse divided at the
ate of sixty per cent to first horse.thirty per cent to second
and ten percent to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
Board reseivea the right to trot heats of any two cltwwea al-
ternately, if necessary to linifli any day's racing, or to trot
a special race between heats

All two year-olds, when running in their classes, shall
carry one hundred pounds, with the usual allowance for-
mares aud geldings

All three-year-olds, when running in their classes, to
carry o ic hundred aud ten pounds, with the usual allow
i.n •■ s a> above.

Those who have nominations in stakes must name to the
S cretary. in writing, the horse th.-y will start on Tuesday,
on the Monday previous; and on Thursday the Tuesday
previous, and mii Friday, the Wednesday previous, i y twain
o'clock a. This rule is obvious, and must be strictly ad-
hered to

No added money paid for a walkover.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by consent
of the Judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association (old
weights' to govern running races, except when conditions
named are otherwise.

A. KING, President

T. S. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.

208

3Ppe IQvmXcv mxtX j^ortsmai*.

Sept 23

J. O'KANE,

MiNUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF

HARNESS, SADDLES, BLANKETS,

WHIPS, BOOTS, ETC.

!6I Market Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MAN-
ufact.tire of "hoots " of all kiurls for horses. Can
refer to all the principal trainers ami horsemen on tne

F'n1 b ~-Mv' acknowledged superiority in this branch
of busimV is largely clue to careful ohservati.m ami
the valuable suggestions of the most skillful turfmen
of the United States, the heiu-fils of » .hieli revert to the
puhlie in the shape of a UENl IMC « kl.l.-M I ON'.
ARTICLE. Sole- agent for Dr. A. II. 1 uxoii s I ..million
Powders ami for Makiuuey's patent Eureka amt

••Eclipse" Toe Weights. Kepairing .1 »uh neatness

ami dispatch. Has always on l.an.l Ihe l.n.-st assort-
ment of English holies' and gentleincii s saddles, bridles
•whips, spurs, bits and 2X-ft> race saddles.

REMOVAL.

HENRY STEIL,

Importing tailoR

HAS REMOVED TO HIS

Niw SxSSIi; 621 S S3 623

MAEKET STKEET, PALACE HOTEL.

FOR A COOL, REFRESHING DRINK,

Sample's Headquarters,

531 Kearny Street, bet. Bush anil Sutter.

8. S. SAMPLE.

NO PA Y IN AD VANCE.
The Great Electric Hair Tonic.

The only sure remedy that will restore the hair.
Laboratory Ann Salesroom, 120 Tyler Street.
For sale by all druggists,

Sporting Goods.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS, COMBAT

SWORDS, MASKS, INDIAN CLUBS,
Hunting Knives, our own Manufacture

DOG COLLARS AND CHAINS, Finest assortment
-n the city AVIIjI. «&, I'lXt'K*

Leading Cutlers. 769 Market street.

LLEWELLYN SETTEES
FOB SALE.

For lack of rooni to keep them, the owner will sell two

lilue Belton Setter Pups.

JTrom Beltonanrl Bell, the son of .Tessie — by Dan — by
Belton out of Nellie. These pups .ire seven .mil one-half
months old, ready to break, and will he sold forS25
each. For information apply at Ihe office of Breeder
xsd Sportsman.

P. DOYLE,

HA K NESS, COLLAR, SADDLE
HARNESS, COLLAR, SADDLE
HARNESS, COLLAR, SADDLE

HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.
HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.

lOfli Market Street. San Francisco.

All Work Made ok the Best Materials, by
Hand, and Warranted.

&y SEND FOB PRICES. ^

Laveracks for Sale.

The Llewellyn setter hitch pups, Daisy F. and Hazel
_I. whelped April i!o, 1**1, nut of Lulu Laverack by
Macgiegor, Rob Roy—Queen Mab.

Pri'ee of Daisy, snt, ,,f Hazel, 335.

Will book orders for sure Laverack pups by Prince
Laverack, Thunderer— Peeress out of Lulu Laverack.
Corlowitz Petrel, at $'25 each, when seven weeks old,

Enquire of Ed. Breeder and Sportsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if
not as represented or if not satisfactory.

GORDAN
BROS.

DRAPERS AND TAILORS,

202KEA-RNY STREET,

NOKTHEA.ST CORKER SUTTER,

SAN FRANCISCO.

most complete assortment of

Fall and Winter Goods.

The most choke qualities,

Neatest patterns and

The latest Styles.

G P. R. R.

BUY DIRECT

From the Manufacturer.

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES

and WAGONS.

ANY STYLE MADE TO ORDER.

Sulkies a Specialty. -

Personal attention given to

Painting, Varnishing, Alterations
and Repairs.

OFFICE AND FACTORY,

i 3 1 » AND 13 19 MARKET STREET,

Between Ninth and Tenth Streets, San Francisco.

M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

TIME SCHEDULE.

MONDAY, MAY loth, 1SS2.

SPECIMEN OF OUR ARTIST'S HUMOR

IHB FISHMONGER.

■ CKDREDS OF l>l:l.l<;HTi:i> «M.N (SEE.) FOR Till! FIRST I1J1II IN I III lit LIVES

The Japanese Artist and Embroiderers

At work in their native costumes at

Ichi Ban, 22 & 24 Geary St.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive in San
Francisco, as follows:

The BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN is printed with SHA TTUCK <fc FLETCHERS INK

LEAVE
FOR

DESTINATION.

9.30 a m

* 400 P M
" 4.30 p M

8,00 a ai

3.30 p 3i

» 4.30 p M

8.00 a ai

* 4.00 P 31
9.30 a 31
4.30 PM

8.00 A M

* 4.00 P 31
8,00 A 31

* 4.30 P 31
1 8.00 A 31

9.30 A M
8.00 a ii

5.00 P JU

9.30 a 31

* 4,00 p si
8.00 A 31
8.00 A 31

10.00 a bi
3.00 P M
5.00 P 11
3,30 P M
5.30 p M
8.00 A 31
8.00 A 31
8.00 A 31
3.30 P 3i

* 4.30 P M

* 4.00 p u
8.00 am
3.00 p bi

8.00 A 31

9.30 a »l
3.30 P H

* 4.00 P »

* 4.30 P M
3.30 P h.
8.00 a 3i

* 4.30 p M

* 8.00 A BI

.. i. i.

— Benicia

— Calistoga and Napa

. . f Deming, El Paso 1 Express

. . \ Paso aud East, j Emigrant. ..

" (JSundays only

. . . .Liverniore and Pleasanton

.... Redding and Red.Blu.ff

. . ( Sacramento, ) via Livermore . . .

2 40 p 31
12.40 p bi
10.10 am

7.40 P M
11.40 a 31

no. io a bi

It). 10 A 31

7.40 p 31
2.40 P M

7. 10 A 31

5,40 p 31
12.40 p 31

5.40 P 31
10.10 A 31
11.40 AM

2.40 pm

5.40 p 31
8.40 A M
2.40 P 31

12.40 P
5.40 p 31
5.40 p M
4.10 p M
9.40 A bi
8.40 A M

11.40. A 31
6.10 A M
5.40 p M
5.40 p bi
7.40 P bi

11.40 am
no. 10 a 31

* 6.00 a BI
4.10 P bi
9,40 am
7.40 pm
2.40 P m

*U.40a m
•12.40 p M
*10. 10 a 31
11.40 a M

* 7.40 pm

no, io a m

* 7.40 P M

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9.30 A. M. should meet
Pacific Express from "Ogden" at San Pablo; also Pacific
Express from "El Paso" at Antioch.

NORTHERN DIVISION

Southern Pacific Railroad

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

UMMICXCLVG

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FL'RTHEK NOTICE.

Passenger Trains If ave and arrive at San Francisco,
from Passenger Depot on Townsend Street, between
Third and Fourth Streets, as follows:

DESTINATION.

8,30 a bi

9.30 A bi
10. ■'O A BI
■ 3.30 P BI

4.25 p H
' 5.15 p bi

6.30 p 31

J

8.30 A BI
10.40 A BI
3.30 p ai
4.25 p ai

10.40 A h
3.30 P Bl

|

10.40 A M
' 3.30 p M

10.40 A BI

' 3.30 P M

(

10.40 A M

I

Sau Mateo. Redwood and
Me n lu Park.

Santa Clara, Sau Jose,

and Principal Way

Stations.

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
and Salinas.

HolliBter, and Tres Pinos.

Monter y, Watsonville, Camp

Goodall, Aptos, Camp Sau

Jose, Soijuel, aud Santa

Cruz.

Soledad and Way Stations.

6.40 a u

• 8.10 A M
9.03 A M

no. 02 a x

■ 3.36 P a.

t 4.59 P M

6.00 p M

t 8.15 p M

9.03 A H

■10.D2 a si

• 3.36 p U
6.00 P »

t S.15 P M

"10.02 A M

6.00 P m

h Sundays excepted.

t Sundays only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10:30 a. M"
Train, except Pescadero stages via San Mateo, which,
connect with 8:30 a. m. Train.

I/H VI, FERRY TRAINS, VIA OAKLAND
PIER.

Erom San Francisco Daily.

To EAST OAKLAND *6.00-*6. 30— 7.30-8.30-9.30-

10.30— 11.30 — 12.30— 1.30-2.30—3.30— 4.30-5.30— 6.30-
7. 00-8. 00— 9.30— 11. 00— *12. 00.

To ALAMEDA — «6.00-*t6.30-7.00-*t7.30-&00— *t8.30-

9,00- -*f9 30 - 10 .00- -11. 00-12,00-1.00-2. 00— 3.00- (3.30

-_4.00-n4.30-5.00— n5.30-6.00-ut6.30-7.00-*8.00 —

9.30— 11.00— *12.00.
To BERKELEY *6.00-,,6.30-7.00-*7.30-8.00-*8.30—

9.00-1 9.30-10.00 - 110.30— 11.00—111.30-12.00-1.00-

2.00 -3,00-4. 00—4.30-5.00-5.30—6-00-6.30-7.00 -S. 00
-9.30-n2,00.
To WEST BERKELEY *6.00-*6.30-7.00-fl7.30— J8.00

— *8.30 -0.00 -10.00-11. 00-2.00-3.00— 4.00-*4.30-5. 00

--*5.30-6,00-*6.30-7.00.

To San Francisco Daily.

FR03I BROADWAY, 0 AKLAND-*5. 32 -"6.02 -6.32-
7.02--7.32-8. 02 -8. 32-9.02-9.32-10.02 -10.32 — 11.02-

11.32 -12.02-12.32-1.02-1.32-2.02-2 32 -3.02-3,32-

4.02— U2-5. 02-5.32-6. 02-6.32— 7.02-8.02-9.32-11.02
From EAST OAKLAND "5.21— »5. 51 -6. 21-6. 51— 7.51

—8.51 -9.51- 10.S1— 11.51— 12.51— 1.51— 2.51-3.51 -4.51—

5. 51-6.51-7. 51— 9.2 1—10. 51.
From ALAMEDA-"5.15-"5. 45-6,15-7.10— "(7.35-8.10—

"18.35 — y.l0-"f9.35-10,10— "t 10.35-11. 10— 12.10-1.10—

2.10 — 3.10 — UO-"t435-5.10-*t5.35-6.10-V6.35-7.15

"(7,35-9. 15-10.45.
From BERKELEY "5.45 -"6.15 — 6.45— "7.15— 7.45-

"8.15 - 8.45 - [9.15 -9.45— 110.15— 10.45- 111. 15—11.45—

12.45 -1.45-2. 45-3.45-4. 15-4.45 —5.15-5.45-0.15-6.45

— 7.45-9.15— "10.45.
From WEST BERKELEY "5.45~"6.15-6.45~"7.15—

7.45 - 8.45-9.45 - 10.45 - 1.45-2.45-3,45-4.45-"5.15—

6.45— "6.15-6.45-"7.15.

CHEEK ROUTE.

From SAN FRANCISCO "7.15-9.15-11.15-1.15-3.15

-5.15.
From OAKLAND •6.15-8,15-10.15-12.15-2.15-4.15.

All trains run dally, except when' star (') denotes
Sundays excepted. (Trains marked 'thus (t) run via
East Oakland. (Sundays only,

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & co.

Jewelers, 101 and 103 .Montgomery St. S, F.

A. >. TOWNE,

Gen. Supt.

T. II. UOOIKMAN,

(Jen. Pass &Tkfc Agt,

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. K CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THEIR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort the best places iu the
State for
Sea ISatliing, Snooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE SIOST CHARMING

Suoiiuer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

■with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout

in abundance ran be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may
be had iu season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably .Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompiuo, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, iu connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

IS CNSUBPASSED.
A SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANK

(150 X 50 feet)

FOE "WARM SALT WATER, PLUNGE AND SWIMMING
BATHS.

ELEGANT ROOMS

For Individual Baths with DOUCHE and SHOWER
facilities.

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOUFEL, A\D

SAXTA (KIZ,

IS VIA THE

Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge), and the

SANTA CRUZ RAILROAD.

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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1882.

HORSE HISTOEY.

Albert W.
It is only a few years since George Wilkes trotted in 2:22,
and that performance placed him first on the list of trotting
Stallions. At that time Ericsson had the pride of place
among four-year-olds with 2:30 to his credit. Both of these
•were regarded as wonderful performances, and deservedly so,
and now we have the pleasure of recording the same time as
that of Wilkes for a California-bred four-year-old, and to em-
phasize the feat the 2:22 was made in a third heat, repeat-
ed in a fourth, and the fifth only a half a second slower.
This would have been a creditable performance for a stallion
of any age; when made by one of the age of Albert W, it
takes rank with the very best and entitles him to a promi-
nent place among the " notables " of any country.

On the same day (Saturday last) there was a race for four-
year-olds at Chicago, and the telegraph brings the intelli-
gence that Jay Eye See won the first, third and fourth heats
in 2:22}, 2:19, 2:19. There is an erroneous statement in the
telegram that the winner is a stallion, as unfortunately the
great colt is a eunuch. The great advantage which follows
emasculation on the trotting tracks is too well known to re-
quire argument, and as is shown by the records there is only
one instance where an entire horse leads, that being the
five-year-old record of Santa Claus (2:18). Smuggler is five
seconds behind Maud»S, four in the rear of St. Julien; Rams,
Trinket, Goldsmith Maid, Clingstone and Hopeful also having
better records. From this it is not out of the way to estimate that
the three seconds which Jay Eye See leads Albert W does not
give the gelding the preference. We do not wish to detract
an iota from the well-earned fame of the son of Dictator, nor
have we the least desire to give Albert W greater prominence
than he deserves. The gelding is entitled to the credit of trot-
ting the best race which has ever been made by colts of any
age, and the stallion by far the best of male performers before
the "mouth was full."

To breeders the most prominent features are the linesofblood
■whichhaveledtosuchanastonishingresnlt, and bothof them
give the same answer, viz: A combination of the Hamble-
tonian with fresh infusion of thoroughbred blood. Jay Eye
See is by Dictator, his dam (the dam of Dexter) by Seeley's
American Star. The dam of Jay Eye See, Midnight, is by
Pilot Jr., her dam, Twilight, by Lexington and thoroughbred.
Midnight is also the dam of Noontide, a mare with a record
of 2:20£, and as she is by Herald is nearly a sister in blood
to Jay Eye See. American Star was a highly bred horse, so
that the racing blood predominates in the victor at Chicago.
The dam of Albert W is a sister to Aurora, by John^Nelson,
and John Nelson was by imported Trustee, from the Red-
mond mare, by Adallah. This pedigree has been questioned
but only by those who have such a violent antipathy to the
thoroughbred that it warps their judgment aud forbids a
candid weighing of testimony. They are ready to believe
the most absurd stories when these fall in with their notions,
impugn the evidence of reliable men when it runs counter
to their views, and profess rather to believe the maunderings of
some one overcome with the senility of over fourscore years,
than proof which was accepted as correct at a contempora-
neous period. We have before us an advertisement of John
Nelson, published in 1860, soon after the horse was brought
here, and the following is a transcript:

splendid four-mile racers. His half brother, Revenue, now
stands at Versailles, Ky., for $150 the season.

Mares left at the stables of Messrs. Porter & Flenner will
receive prompt attention. Parties living at a distance, re-
quiring the services of the horse, will please address them,
or J. M. Daniels,

134 Kearney Street, San Francisco.

The fine trotting stallion John Nelson will stand at Robert
Beatty's "White House " during the season beginning March
I. He is a rich, bright chestnut, with a star on the forehead,
and two white hind feet and is fifteen hands high. Terms
for the season, $75.

John Nelson is by imported Trustee out of the Redmond
mare (who trotted in 3:35), by Abdallah, he by Mambrino and
he by imported Messenger. John Nelson is half brother to
the celebrated trotting gelding, Trustee, who trotted twenty
miles in the unprecedented time of 59:35*, and he beara the
lame relationship to Fashion, Revenue and Reube Rynders, all

Now this advertisement was published in the California
Spirit of the Times, that exchanged with the papers of the
time, and any man who had one-half of the experience of
Mr. Daniels would know that a false pedigree would soon be
detected. Like many others it was never questioned until it
was supposed that years enough had elapsed to bring it in
doubt. At all events the get of John Nelson show unmis-
takeable signs of "blood," and many of them display the
Abdallah characteristics. The double Abdallah cross is shown
in many of tha crack performers, and even when derived in
double quantity through two strains of Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian. Goldsmith Maid is a notable example of the first,
Clingstone of the second, and illustrations could be multi-
plied until tiresome of the "potency" of the dual progenitors.
John Nelson the last we heard of him was still alive, and
the last time we saw him he was 'active as a colt, and showed
scarcely any of the effects of the many years he has lived.
As the sire of Nerea, Aurora, Governor Stanford and others
he has gained a place among the "standard " sires, though
from present indications the second generation will show
still more speed, and Nelson mares be highly valued in the
stud.

Of Electioneer, the sire of Albert W, there is little neces-
sity of adding to what has already been published in this
paper. He is, without doubt, the most remarkable trotting
sire that has ever appeared. He was scarcely known out-
side of Stonyford when Governor Stanford purchased him
and, in the short time since his home has been in California,
his colts stand first on the fist in the yearlings, the three
fastest two-year-olds, and the fastest four-year-old stallion.
The figures stand 2 :36i for Hinda Rose, yearling; 2:21 for
Wildflower, 2:24} for Bonita and 2:25} for Fred Crocker,
two-year-olds; 2:22, 2:22£, 2:24 for third, fourth and fifth
heats of Albert W, the last won in a jog, and from all ap-
pearances the winner could have made it as fast as either of
the others. But the public performances of the get of
Electioneer, brilliant as they are, do not show the entirety
of his merit as the progenitor of fast trotters. We have yet
to see an Electioneer which does not give promise of making
a fast trotter. Speed is not their only inheritance. Take
them together and they are of the highest form found in the
get of a trotting-bred horse, and very many of them show a
degree of quality akin to the thoroughbred. Sound-headed,
docile, with great power which will enable them to haul
heavy weight and give them the front rank as
road horses, stylish, symmetrical, handsome color, it would
be difficult to name a valuable quality, essential for the road
and track, that they do not possess. With all the "prepotency"
which characterizes this son of Rysdyk's Hambeltonian and
GreenMountain Maid it has been his good fortune in Califor-
nia to be mated with the right sort of mares. This gives the
stock a value greater than could be derived from one parent,
and assures the continuation of these valuable qualities.
There is not a state in the Union that is better supplied with
the material for fast trotters than California, and, in fact, with
so great a variety of strains. We have the best of the Eastern
blood with the addition of Belmont and St. Clair, and are for-
tunate, too, in the conjunction of Trustee and Abdallah in John
Nelson. Albert W is about 15J, he may be a trifle over
that hight, and is a shapely colt all over. He is a bright bay
with black points, his coat very fine. He is one of the long
order in the formation, Jand like a majority of the Electioneers
somewhat higher over the croup than the withers; he has a
splendid set of limbs, and his action is very fine. That he is
an improving colt is shown by his races of last year and this.
Every race he takes part in shows an improvement on those

which came before, and though his three-year-old record of
2:32} was not the measure of his speed when he trotted with.
Sweetheart at San Jose last Fall, it would be an exacting;
owner who was not satisfied with the ten and a half seconds
of improvement from that figure in a little less than twelve
months. In order to show in this place how good a colt he
was last Saturday, the description of the race by "our special
commissioner" is transferred from its place to finish this,
sketch. We were in hopes to accompany this sketch with a
picture of the "crack four-year-old," but will have to defer
the portraiture to another time:

The race closed with nine entries, but with some disquali-
fied and some drawn the starters were reduced to three,.
Sweetness, Nellie R and Albert W. Sweetness was a great
favorite in betting circles partly from the manner in.
w-hich she had won her race at Sacramento and partly found the
prestige that attaches to4Goldsmith and Mr. Salisbury's sta-
ble in these later meetings of the circuit. Pools sold before
the start ran: Sweetness $50, Nellie R §18, Albert W $12.
In the lottery for positions Albert W drew the first prize with
Sweetness second and Nellie R outside. Scoring for the
word in the first heat was somewhat tedious through the
rank behavior of Albert W, who acted as if there was lax:
discipline in the school where he studied. When the bell
did tap they were all in good shape but the colt broke at
the sound and commenced the service with a sharp run.
Sweetness took the lead at once with Nellie R on her wheel
and thus they went to the quarter in 36. At that point
Nelile R broke up and Albert W took the second place,
Sweetness in the meantime opening a gap of three lengths.
Before the half was reached Albert W again left his feet and
Nellie R sped around the turn after the leader, leaving the
colt eight lengths in the rear. Nellie closed the gap rapidly
and at the three-quarter pole was at Sweetness1 wheel, Albert
having also shortened the interval a couple of lengths. In
the trot up the stretch, Nellie pushed Sweetness to a break
and came to the wire first in a jog, Sweetness second, Al-
bert W third. Time 2:22}. It appeared from this trial that
Sweetness was not herself and the speculators who had
backed her heavily in the pools made haste to secure them-
selves by putting in large sums on the big chestnut, an opera-
tion that proved to be a repetition of the old story of out of
the frying-pan into the fire. The first pool sold was Nellie
R $150, Sweetness $70, Albert W $27, and the last one be-
fore the start was Nellie R $40, Sweetness $16, Albert
W$14.

Second heat. There was less difficulty in starting for this
mile, Sweetness getting away first, but Nellie R showing
such a measure of speed that she was taken back and
brought to the work gradually. Albert had overcome his
disposition to break and was trotting squarely close in the
trail. At the quarter in 35\ Sweetness showed in front but at
the half in 1:10 Nellie R was neck and neck with her,
Albert five lenghts behind. Around the turn was without
change and in the home work Goldsmith with whip and
voice urged his mare to her utmost but Nellie was in her hap-
piest moodand she came under the wire without hard driving;
winner by half a length, Albert W third. Time 2:20. The
rush to "get out" was greater than ever. The first pool sold
was Nellie R $200, Sweetness $27, Albert $25, but as the
selling progressed the excited speculators cooled somewhat
and the last pool was Nellie R $110, Albert W $30, Sweet-
ness $10.

Third heat. They got away together and at the quarter in
36 Nellie R was in front and Albert W behind but all lapped.
In the backstretch the colt skipped and found himself the
last member in the line by a length, Nellie R drawing away
slightly from Sweetness. They reached the half in 1:10$.
Around the turn they came in a string, but at the three-
quarter mark Sweetness broke up and the colt began his
chase after Nellie R. Sperry heard the long, steady stroke
behind him and knew what was in the wind. He struck hi

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Sept 30

rnare two or three sharp blows with his whip but she was
done. Her speed and heart had both left her and Albert "W
swept past at a pace he had not before shown in the race,
passing the stand winner by three open_lengths, Nellie R
second, Sweetness third. Time 2:22.

There was another revolution in betting. Nothing could
be plainer to the habitue of the tracks than that the col
had the race cornered. In the pools it was three to one on
Albert W against the field.

Fourth heat. Albert W. showed the way to the quarter in
36]- but in the straight work broke up and at the half in 1:11
there was a bunch with Sweetness first and Albert last.
Around the turn he worked into second place and up the
stretch beat Sweatness handily by three lengths, Nellie K
third. Time £22}

Fifth heat. Albert "W. went off first with Sweetness close
up, Nellie R breaking badly at the first turn. At the quarter in
36-i and the half in 1 :101 the colt was leading -with Sweetness
on his wheel Nellie R ten lengths behind. From there home
the colt came at a steady dip, being practically alone in the
race. He won the heat by six lengths, Sweetness second
Nellie R third. Time 2:24.

STTMMAItY.

Saturday, September 23— pacific Coast trotting: 2:22 class: purse
$1,000, and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four moneys.
A. Waldstein names b s Albert W, by Electioneer — by Jobn

Nelson 3 3 1*1 1

S. Sperry names eh m Nellie R, by Gen. McClellan Jr 1 1 2 3 3

J. A. Goldsmith names b m Sweetness, by Volunteer 2 2 3 2 2

D. McCarty's b g Hancock, H. E. Carey's b g Capt, Snith, G. Bernard's
g g Allen Roy, D. Mara's ch g Tump Winston, J. A. Goldsmith's blk s
Director and W. D. Hammond's Poscora Hayward drawn.
Time— 2:22^,. 2:2,0 2:22, 2:221, 2:24.

TURF AND TRACK.

Fixed Events.

ilodoc, Plumas and Lassen District Fair at Greenville, from October
2d to October 5th inclusive.

Monterey District Fair at Salinas City, from October 2d to October 6th
inclusive.

Nevada State Fair at Reno, from Monday, October 2d to the 7tb inclu-
sive.

Mount Shasta Agricultural Association Fair at Yreka, October 4th, 5th,
6th and 7tb.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the 14th inclusive.

Los Angeles Agricultural Association, at Los Angeles, from October
17th to 21st inclusive.

Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association, November
11th, 15th, 18th and 23d.

FAIRS AT THE EAST.

Texas State Fair, at Austin, October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

Billy McCracken and His Sire.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman. Dear Sir: In a recent
issne of the Breeder and Sportsman yon solicited informa-
tion regarding the stallion Billy McCracken, and I give yon
the following statement of facts regarding his history and
that of his sire, McCracken's Black Hawk, or Morgan Black
Hawk as he was sometimes called. For the truth of the
statement I refer to O. C. McCracken, Esq., of San Fran-
cisco, from whom the same was obtained about two months
since. Billy McCracken was bred by a Mr. Letts, then of
Medina, New York, and was sired by McCracken's Black
Hawk, his dam being the "Letts mare," then owned by Mr.
Letts and said to be of Messenger blood. He was foaled in
1850 and was sold at ten months old for $90 to Mr. H. M.
Beers of Medina, for Mr. O. C McCracken. Mr. McCracken
procured him kept at Medina for two years, when in
1S53 be took him to Chicago where he then lived. Mr Me-
Craken removed to Oskosh, Wisconsin, the next year and
took Billy with him, where he was kept till he was brought
to Marysville, California, in 1S61. He was used in the stud
at Oskosh while there, and afterwards at Marysville until he
died. After making the season of 1S61, he was sold to Mr.
D. E. Knight of Marysville, in whose ownership he there
after continued. He was handled for speed a few months by
Oris Dimick; then of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in 1S55 or
1856 trotted and won a race at an agricultural fair at that
place against eight stallions; best time 2:49, the track being
about ten seconds slow. The stock which he left in Wiscon-
sin is said to have been held in much favor, so much so that
there was an effort made by some of the leading horsemen
of Winnebago county to get him back there. Mr. John De
Mass of Detroit, Michigan, is said to have handled
one of his get which showed 2:28 in his work and
another is said to have shown a mile in 2 :25 at
Milwaukee, under the saddle, with Mr. O. A. Hickok holding
the reins. Mr. McCracken was unable to give the names of
either of these horses, but stated that Judge J. McM. Shafter
probably could give the name of the one handled by Be Mass,
as Be Mass at one time communicated with him about the
horse. Your correspondent, Frank Grant, would do many
of your readers a kindness by giving the time, place and
circumstances under which Billy trotted five miles in 14m.
and 10s.

McCracken's Blackhawk, the sire of Billy, was purchased
in 1848 in Vermont, by Hon. Silas Burroughs, then of Me-
dina, New York, and was soon after (being then two years
old) sold to Andrew Elicott of that place. Mr. Elicott came
to California soon after and died here, and the horse in 1850
was sold to J. G. McCracken, then of Medina. Mr. McCracken
placed him in the stud atLockport, New York, for one sea-
son, and one or two seasons afterwards he stood at or near
Buffalo in charge of Mr. Samuel Twitehell. Mr. J. G. Mc-
Cracken meantime moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and took
the horse there about the year 1S53, where he did service in
the stud until 1860, when he was brought to California by
McCracken. He remained the property of Mr. McCracken
until his death. He made the most of his seasons at Stock-
ton, in charge of Dr. C. Grattan (at whose ranch he died), oc-
casionally standing for a time at the ranch of his owner at
Georgetown, about fourteen miles from Sacramento. He
died about 1871. Of the get of this horse little need be said
for the information of your readers in this State. They are
quite as well known here as the get of any horse ever
brought to the State. No horse in the State has produced a
better class of livery and road horses considering his opportuni-
ties in the stud. It is questionable if he ever was coupled
with a mare in this State which could trot a mile in three
minutes and yet he is standard by reason of his get.

The San Jose Pair.

Of all the cities that form the racing circuit of the Pacific
Coast, the inhabitants of San Jose claim the foremost position
both in regard to its site audits facilities for carrying out a
well organized fair that will be a credit to the two
lovely and flourishing counties, San Mateo and Santa Clara,
of which the district is composed. The city is admirably
laid out, the streets being broad and kept in almost perfect
order, while its shady avenues forming pleasant drives into
the country are perhax>s unrivaled throughout the land. The
city shows evident signs of prosperity and its commercial
marts are not confined to one or two streets, but radiate in
many directions from the frail but lofty electric tower which
may be considered the center of the town. The grounds of
-the Association are situated about a mile from this point on a
bend of the Santa Clara avenue, and with the improvements
already made, combined with those whose execution is pro-"
jected, they will soon stand unrivaled within the State es-
pecially in the way of trees of which there are excellent
specimens on every side with foliage that denotes a sturdy
and luxurant growth. San Jose, although situated within a
district noted for its ranches rich with horses and cattle of
the highest breeding, labors under one serious disadvantage
in the arrangements of the fair, and especially so as re-
gards the speed programme, as the entries close generally at
the same time as the other meetings of the circuit and as it is
the last one of the series, the fields are apt to be diminished
in the different classes, owing to the enforced withdrawal of
those horses who have succumbed to the trials of the cam-
paign, or others that are not deemed sufficiently speedy to
contest with the best of the class. The result of this almost
unavoidable dilemma was seen in the races of the first day,
when fields representing eleven and eight nominations re-
spectively were reduced to three and four who trotted for the
purses. This is acknowledged by the Directors of the associ-
ation to be a grave matter of discussion in the future, as
when there is an absence of excitement and of speculation, the
races are not apt to draw such a large attendance as would
otherwise be the case. It is true,as some of these gentlemen
argue, that the past season has been very exceptional in its
character, as the horses have more or less suffered from the
prevailing epizooty, and that the number of race horses has
been seriously diminished by the small but valuable draft that
was sent to the East. Nevertheless there are others among
those who have the interests of the Association at heart, who
maintain that it would be better in the future to bar the win-
ners of the 2:40, 2:35, 2:30 and 2:25 class at San Jose, and in-
stead to offer two special purses to close at the expiration of
the State and of the Stockton Fair. This, in connection
with a project to penalize the thoroughbred winners at the
previous fairs, is a matter of debate that will be closely scru-
tinized during the winter months when more editorial space
can be devoted to such an important change of base.

As regards the weather, the fair opened under the most ad-
vantageous circumstances, the sun shining brightly but
tempered by cool zephyrs that scarcely moved the foliage,
but that were very refreshing on the track. The grounds
show signs of evident improvement. A judges' stand has also
been built on the inside of the track, but the quarters for the
timers and reporters beneath are far too restricted for a track
of such pretensions. The track has been carefully prepared
and perhaps was somewhat more favorable for fast time
among the runners than the trotters, and all the arrangements
had evidently received the careful supervision of the Secre-
tary and of the Superintendent.

The pretty city put on its gala appearance on the opening
day, and although the attendance at the races appeared to
show a falling off, there was really an increase of $150 in the
receipts of the same day over the previous year, which was ac-
counted to be a good omen for the success of the meeting.

The Races.

As originally formed tbe programme of the first day was
perhaps the strongest of the meeting, the two races being
for the 2:40 class, in which there were eleven entries, and
for the 2:25 class, in which there were eight nominations.
In these two classes there was a fine field of horses, and the
races taking place at the commencement of the circuit there
would have been much excitement and heavy investments
anent the result, but the experience gained in Oakland,
Stockton, and at the State Fair was such as to greatly restrict
operations and it was only on the respective merits of Yan-
derlynn and Manon that there appeared to exist a difference
of opinion and even in that case the betting was not of a very
exciting order.

Of the eleven entered in the S500 purse for the 2:40 class
there were but four who finished up the circuit and probably
two of these started merely with the idea of securing some of
the minor money. Yanderlynn and Manon sold about even
at §35 against 35 for the two others together, namely Frank
Moscow and Big Lize. There was a great deal of useless
scoring that delayed the opening of proceedings and a little
more decision on the part of the judge who presided at the
gong would have been pleasing to the drivers as they were
often past the wire before they knew whether it was a send-
off or not. Finally they gotaway with Manon onthe outside
with decidedly the worst of the start while Moscow took ad-
vantage of his position at the pole to take a good lead, but
when they had well rounded the first turn Manon was rapid-
ly recovering her position, as both she and Yanderlynn passed
him in succession and they made a good trot home, the mare
holding tenaciously her advantage to the finish by more than
a length, Moscow being a fair third, with Big Lize
fourth, and the time, 2:25:}. After this even there was but
a slight advance made on Manon's chances, as Yanderlynn
brought $40 to her §50 and the field S3, that being offered
more on the faith of Big Lize's appearance than on Moscow's
efforts. This time Manon made the pace lively to the quar-
ter with Yanderlynn in close attendance and Big Lize on a
big jump, but when she was gotten to her feet she trotted" at
such a gait as made the fielders think they had found a bo-
nanza, passing both the horses but failing to reach Manon
who won by two lengths in 2:26. This settled the betting
for the next heat, that also finished the race, for although
Manon and Yanderljmn trotted fast and evenly all the way
round and they were well lapped, at the wire it appeared as
if the mare had always something in hand, and this rewarded
the faith of her backers. The time was 2:25 and Big Lize
was distanced through the effect of a disastrous break.

SUMMARY.

San Jobe, September 25. Trotting purse of 9500 for tbe 2 :30 class.
C. Van Buren names P. Coutts' b m Alunon, by Nutwood, dam Ad-

die .

1 1 I

P. Farrell names b b Yanderlynn, by George M, Patcben, dam by

Joseph 2 3 2

P. B. Cooper names s g Frank Moscow, by Frank Moscow, dam

unknown 3 4 3

W. A. Henderson names b c Big Lfze 4 2 dint

Louis D, Allan Roy, Sau Mateo Belle, Marin, Freestone, Edwin For-
rest and Rowdv Boy were entered but did not start.
Time— 2:253, 2:20, 2:25.

The second race was of a very one-sided description as re-
gards speculation, although many fair judges were of the

opinion that a better showing might have been made both in
regard to speed and to well contested heats. Of the eight
eutries only three came on the track and Director was in-
stalled first favorite at $50 to $10 for Cairo and Starr King
combined. From the commencement to the finish there was
not a ripple of excitement raised in regard to the issue, save
perhaps among a few adepts who wagered on the point of
second money between Cairo and Stan- King. Cairo, aided
by his position at the pole and seconded by a slight break on
the part of Director at the first turn, assumed the lead, but at
mid back stretch he was passed very leisurely by Director,
who responding to his name, had it all his own way, winning
the heat easily in 2:28J, with Cairo second and Starr King
last, an announcement that was received with a few shouts
of derision. In the next it was the turn of Starr King to
effect a slight diversion on the part of the fielders, and he led
Director at the quarter and was at his wheel as they turned
into the third turn, but here he had seemingly enough, as
Director came away with comparative ease and beat him out
in 2:26. This was certainly a notch lower in the way of time,
and a few trifling bets were made that the three horses that
areiabout the best representatives of the 2:25 class would
not beat the 2:25 record made previously in the 2:40 class.
But it so happened that the third heat "was the best of the
three, for although Director's chanees were never in danger,
Cairo trotted him to a fairly close finish, the time being
2-2U.

SUMMABT.

Same day-. Trotting Purse of $750 for 2:25 class.
J. A. Goldsmith names b s Director, by Dictator, dam bv Mam-

brino Chief 1 1 1

John Hughes names bg Cairo, by Chieftain, dam unknown 2 3 2

C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King, by George M. Patchen Jr,

from Mary Wonder 3 2 3

Crown Point, Echora, Captain Smith, Del Sur and Ashley were also
entered but did not start.

Time— 2:28$, 2:26, 2:24*.

On the second day there was a decided improvement in
the attendance, and there were many ladies and children
present, either in the grand stand or in private vehicles ad-
joining the inclosure in the quarter stretch. The outlook
was not very favorable for a good day's racing as there were
but three running events on the card, and of these the first
was a walk-over, although two prominent stables, Mr. Coutts'
and the Palo Alto ranch, were represented among the nomi-
nations.

SUHHAB7.

San Jose, September 2(5 — Running race, for two year olds, a dash of
three-quarters of a mile, $50 entrance, $15 forfeit; $150 added, second
to receive his entrance and one-third of the added money.
George Howson names b f Augusta E, by Monday, dam by Norfolk w o

Satanella, Bryant W, Panama and Flou Flou paid forfeit.

In the other races the principal horses were but fairly
represented and the reason, as stated by a prominent trainer,
was that the purses at San Jose are too small considering the
expense of training and transportation, and that the Beno
fair offers much more attractive premiums. For the Ini-
tiatory Stake for two-year-olds, a dash of three-quarters of a
mile, George Howson walked over for the four forfeits,
amounting in all to $60, the association reserving the $125
added money, and thus the entire amount offered for the
day was only §325, and it was argued that a little more liber-
ality on the part of the association would insure much larger
returns.

The second race was a mile dash for all ages, in which
May D had been in great demand on the previous evening,
but rumors were prevalent that she was not in thorough
condition and Nighthawk sold favorite in the pools at $40
just before the start, with $25 for May D and $6 for the field,
in which -were Jim Douglas and Bob, the latter a fast but
very unreliable nag. Nighthawk appears to have been spoilt
in her training as she is very vicious now every time she
starts, and naturally so, when every slight bound she makes
she gets heavy strokes across the facp, a method not con-
ducive to improve her temper. The start was delayed half
an hour through the bucking and rearing of Bob and Night-
hawk in the vain attempt to net them near the other horses, but
at last Mr. Finigan got them on pretty even term?, save that
Nighthawk on the extreme outside was a short length behind
and her jockey instead of accepting the position and urging her
to keep her place deliberately drew to the rails with the idea
probably of riding a waiting race. If so, it was a mistaken
policy as her chances were gone, Bob taking up the ranning
at his wild pace to the hah! mile post when May Dmovedupand
was shortly afterwards joined by Nighthawk and Jim Douglas,
and in this order they galloped to the distance when Night-
hawk was beaten and Douglas challenging May D passed
her without an effort and won easily in 1:43}. Some com-
plaints were made by the backers of Nighthawk about the
the start, but the opinion of the best judges, except those
who were influenced in her favor, was that Douglas won with
five pounds to spare. These complaints being reported to Mr.
Finigan he instantly gave in his resignation as starter and
W. Donathan took the position. It seems to be a pity that
the English rules that prohibit any unfavorable remarks being
made to the starter are not respected here, for no gentleman
likes to lay himself open to bitter reproaches that he knows
full well that he has never deserved and consequently it
will be found extremely difficult to get a gentleman who is
fully qualified to accept such an ungrateful office.

SUMMARY.

Same day— Running for all ages, mile dash; $50 entrance, $15 forfeit,
with $125 added; second horse to receive his entrance and one-third of
added money.
George Howson names b h Jim Douglas, by Wildidle, dam by Norfolk,

four years, 108 pounds 1

H. C. Judson names ch m MayD, by Wildidle dam Nettie Brown, by

Rifleman, four years, 105 pounds 2

P. J. Shafter names b m Nighthawk, by imported Haddington, dam by

Norfolk, five years. 111 poiinds «

Win. Boots names b g Bob, by Bob Wooding, dam by Norfolk, three

vears, 92 pounds 9

Fred Collier, Joe Howell, Joe Daniels Jr, Forest King and Bed Boy

were entered but did not start.

Time 1:13*.

The next race was a mile and repeat selling race in which
Haddington and Belshaw were about equally favored in the
betting while Bender sold at an extreme outside price. Had-
dington had slightly the best of the send-off, but within a few
yards Belshaw was Tip with him and at the half mile he had
half a length the best, with Bender gradually taking the
second place, and in that position the heat was galloped
in the slow time of 1:47}. And now the quid-mines were on
the qui-vive to know what it all meant, and at first Belshaw
sold even at $.50 against the two others, but when it became
rumored about that Haddington had laid up the heat and
was sine to win, there was such a rush to get on that $40
was bid eagerly against $25 on Belshaw's chances. But it was a
false alarm and even if Haddington had been reserved for thef
second heat, he was but of slight account as Belshaw raced
him on even terms to the half mile and then gradually drew
away, winning in a handy manner by two lei jths in LftR
with Bender distanced. The winner was entered to be sold
st $400 and even at that price after such a fine display ot

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speed there was no bid for Belshaw beyond that amount. At
the East he would be worth perhaps double the money.

StDDUBY.

Same day— Running, selling race, purse $200, mile and repeat, sec-
ond horse, j?175, entrance 5 per cent, to third horse. Horses en-
tered to be sold for 51,000 to carry entitled weight. Two pounds off for
each $100 under fixed valuation. Winner can be claimed by any one.
H. C. Judson names bg Belshaw, 4 years, by Wildidle, dam by

Hercules, $400, 93 pounds ." 1 I

P. J. Shafter names b h Haddington, by imp. Haddington, dam by

Norfolk, $800,J1I0 pounds 3 2

S. Peyton names b g Geo. Bender, aged, dam Sugar Plum, sire un-
known,$500, 110 pounds 1 dist

Euchre and Joe Howell were entered but did not start and Jack
Douglas' entry was Toid on account of the death of the nominator.
Time— 1:47^,1 :4a.

Wednesday is generally looked upon as the gala day
of the Fair and certainly on this occasion there were enough
attractions offered to please the most fastidious taste. In the
firstplace the exhibition of stock was then complete, and al-
though lacking in numbers and varieties of stock was gener-
ally considered as showing fair progress on that of previous
years. In the nest place there was a pigeon match organized
under the management of the San Jose Sportsmen's Club, an
organization composed not only of good shots bnt of men
who are zealous in the preservation of our game and fishing
interests. Between the races there was also a ladies' eques-
trian, tournament, in which some of the most skillful and
graceful horsewomen had entered their names. With such
attractions and a close race between such noted trotters as
Sweetness and Nellie R for the sterner sex and the sporting
class, a great crowd of visitors was expected and the most
sanguine expectations of the directors were more than amply
realized. The charming enclosure presented a very bright
appearance with its number of equipages, many of which
during the heats were driven at a reckless rate from point to
point to gain a better view of the horses, but luckily not the
slightest accident marred the pleasure of the day.

The. principal race was a purse of $400 for the 2:30 class
in which of the four original entries, only Sweetness and
Nellie R put in an appearance. For days previous to the event
there had been a great deal of talk indulged in by our racing
amateurs in regard to the respective merits of the two fleet
mares, the general impression that Sweetness was lacking in
staying qualities having been somewhat modified by her per-
formance at Stockton during the previous week. It was gen-
erally understood that it would be, as tersely said, "an!up and
up race" but the result was certainly at variance with that
supposition, if the wails and reproaches of the losers are to
be taken into consideration. Before a heat was trotted there
were such fluctuations in the betting as foretold nasty weather
to those who had not a chart of the rocks and eddies through
which they were steering, and even a few_ who by blind
chance were in the tide of success were almost wrecked as
they went around in the third heat. For the first twenty
pools the betting was quiet and but little changed at §25
for Sweetness against $20 for Nellie, but suddenly there was
a radical variation and made so rapidly that the "pools at once
became doubled and tripled in amounts and such was the de-
sire to invest in Nellie's chances that pools sold as fast as
they could be booked at $50 for her against $25 for Sweet-
ness. The track was rather lumpy and unfavorable for very
fast time, and perhaps if there was any openly expressed
opinion as to the change in the betting it may have been at-
tributed to this fact, as Nellie was still considered the best
stayer of the two.

The horses were sent off at the second attempt and indeed
all through the race there was that lack of zeal to obtain a
good position at the start which has generally been more
fully displayed when a great deal of coin depended on the re-
sult. The two mares trotted evenly around the first turn
when Nellie was off her feet to such a bad break that when
she recovered her gait Sweetness was some ten lengths ahead
and although Nellie rapidly closed the gap to within about
two lengths, she was up again and Sweetness won by five
lengths in 2:24.

Strange to say, after this exhibition of speed, Nellie
n as a greater favorite in the pools than ever, for if Sweet-
ness was taken as first choice at $40 as much as $70 was in-
stantly bid for Nellie, and the betting was fast and furi-
ous, ending at $40 to $25 in Nellie's favor. From this time
outward until the race was ended the interest was mainly
centered in the happenings between the heats, and
the sporting elements which were gathered around
the pool box in their investments eagerly scanned every
movement that would throw a light upon the ultimate re-
sult, while the timid betters restricted their operations
to the French pools.

Again there was a very even start and they trotted like a
team to the half-mile where Sweetness in the inside ap-
peared to have a slight advantage, but Nellie had resumed
her position for the home struggle when at the entrance to
the stretch she was again in the air and Sweetness won by
two lengths with something to spare in 2:24. Now there
was some degree of hedging on both sides apparently among
timid holders but generally the staunch and true stood to
their favorites with undaunted mien, the backers of Sweet-
ness being confident that although Nellie might win the
next heat she could not be driven all to pieces as had been
seen on a previous occasion at Oakland. The betting on an
average was $40 to $20 in favor of Sweetness, and the follow-
ing trot was the prettiest contested of the race, for the mares
were lapped all the way around and it was only within the
last two furlongs that it was seen that Nellie had the foot of
her antagonist, she winning in2:23| by an open length, although
Sweetness was pushed to the very top of her speed. There
was apparently bu t little to choose in regard to their relative
chances but betting was now languishing, perhaps on the
feet that a great many had their money in the pool box and
no more to risk, while the general public held aloof and let
"the sports," as they termed them, fight it out on what line
they chose. Among the disinterested spectators the pre-
vailing impression was that Nellie would win easily the two
next heats, but the betting was only about $40 to $25 in
her favor. Such was the ultimate result, as Sweetness
appeared tojhave lost all her speed, her dash and courage, and
although in the fourth heat she was withinalengthofNellieat
the half-mile post, the latter drew away and won as she
liked by half a dozen lengths in 2: 29. The battle was now
all over and Nellie, with $100 to $15 on her chances, rushed
away with the lead and although as in the previous heats
Sweetness was severely urged with the whip, she gradually
fell back beaten, and Nellie R won the heat in a jog in 2: 34.
Previous to the declaration of the result a noted professional
driver protested to the judges that the race was not quite
on the square, but those gentlemen appeared to ignore Mr.
Farrell's experience in such matters and gave without hesi-
tation the race to Nellie R.

srVVABT,

Sa>* Jose, Sept. 27.— Trotting, purse $400. for the 3:30 class.

?. P<-rry names J. s W. S. Fritch's en m Nellie K 2 2 1 1 1

John A. Goldsmith names b m Sweetness 1 1 2 2 2

Poscora Hayward and Tump Win3ton were entered but did not
start.

Time— 2:24, 2:24, 2:223, 2:29,2:34

The Ladies' Tonruainent.

The equestrian display at the San Jose fair was one of the
chief attractions on "Wednesday but the trotting race was so
prolonged that many of the spectators went home before the
ladies were called up to contest for the prizes offered by the
Association. There were fine young equestriennes who "took
part in the proceedings, Miss N. M. Penniman, Miss Amanda
Rogers, Miss Lottie Bose, Miss Lena Bose and Miss Kate
Galbreath. There was a good display of grace and skill made
on the occasion and it was difficult for the judges to distrib-
ute the prizes in a manner that should please the public and
especially the participants in the tournament. Owing to the
lateness of the hour the evolutions were of the simplest char-
acter and the decisions were finally made as follows: For
graceful riding, Miss Amanda Rogers; Miss N. M. Penniman
second and Miss Kate Galbreath tthird prize. For skillful
riding; Miss Penniman, first prize, Miss Rogers seeond and
Miss Galbreath third prize. The last feature was a dash of
three-quarters of a mile in which Miss Penniman led from
the start and took the first premium, with Miss Rogers sec-
ond andMiss Lottie Bose third, with the two others in close
pursuit. In these displays there is a great deal in the pos-
session of a good horse, and it would be an excellent idea to
arrange so that each lady should give an exhibition of grace
and skill on the same horse that had been regularly broken in
at a riding school, and that neither of the contestants had
ever ridden before. As it is now the horses in most cases are
not worthy of the occasion.

Thursday.

The events of Thursday were interesting in their way, as
will be gleaned from the following telegraphic summary. Full
description from our representative will appear next week :
The first race was running, for three-year-olds, a mile dash,
between Judson's Patrol and Van Buren's Forest King. The
former was the favorite by 25 to 16. The race was a very
pretty one and was won by Forest King by a length. Time,
2:02. The next was a special trotting race for a purse of
$300, hetween Brandon's Ashley and Pete Williams' Frank
Moscow. The latter was the favorite, selling at $30 to $21
for Ashley. The first two heats were won by Ashley, time,
2:35^ and 2:33|. The driver of Moscow was then changed
and pools sold at close to $40 on Moscow to $17 for Ashley.
The third and fourth heats were won by Moscow. Time,
2:33£ and 2:304/. The fifth heat caused great excitement,
Ashley keeping ahead till the homestretch, when Moscow
came alongside and when within forty feet of the string Mos-
cow broke and, gaining a length ahead, came in first. Time,
2:34}. The judges awarded first money to Moscow over the
protest of Ashley's driver and amid the excitement of the.
crowd. The general opinion seemed to be that Moscow lost
the heat by breaking. After this came the pacing
race between Corette and Johnny "Weigle. No pools
were sold, the belief being general that Corette would have a
walk over, and so it proved. The first three heats were won
by Corette. Time, 2:24, 2:26 J, 2:343. The hurdle race post-
poned from yesterday had for contestants Miss Ida Johnson,
J. W. Gannoz and J. Smith. It was won by Gannoz.

Closed Stakes.

The following are the nominations in the stakes already
closed to be run at the fall meeting of the Blood Horse Asso-
ciation:

Vestal Stake, for three-year-old fillies, one and one-quar-
ter miles; $25 p.p.; $300 added, second to receive $100, third
to save stake. Closed August 2d.

No. 1. Theo. "Winters names ch f by Norfolk, dam Mat-
tie A.

No. 2. " " names b f by Norfolk, dam Mar-

ion.

No. 3. " " names b f by Norfolk, dam Gold-

en Gate.

No. 4. E. J. Baldwin names ch f Anita by Rutherford,
dam Josie C.

No. 5. H. R. Covey names b f by Springfield, da-m Boy-
da na.

No, 6. " " b f by Longfellow, dam Miss

Campbell.

No. 7. " " b f by Lever, dam Frolic.

No. S. " " chfby Longfellow, dam Robin

Girl.

No. 9. James B. Chase, namesf Lady Clare by Joe Dan-
iels; dam by Owen Dale.

No. 10. James B. Chase names ch f Annie Lawrie by Hub-
bard, dam Mayflower.

No. 11. C. M. Chase names br f (sister to Raven) by Mon-
day, dam Camilla TJrso.

No. 12. Henry Schwartz names b f (sister to Lottery) by
Monday; dam Virginia by Revenue.

Fame Stake, for three-year-olds; dash of two miles; $100
each, $25 forfeit; $500 added; second to have $150, third to
save stake. Closed August 2d.

No. 1. Theo. "Winters names b c "305" by Norfolk, dam
AddieC.

No. 2. " " b c by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

No. 3. " " ch f by Norfolk, dam Mat-

tie A.

No. 4. " " b f by Norfolk, dam Marion.

No. 5. " " b f by Norfolk, dam Golden

Gate.

No. 6. E. J. Baldwin names b c Albert C by Ruther-
ford, dam Maggie Emerson.

No. 7. E. J, Baldwin names ch f Anita by Rutherford,
dam Josie C.

No. S. H. R. Covey names ch c by Lever, dam Cuba.

No. 9. H. R. Covey names ch c by Foster, dam Planetia.

No. 10. H. R. Covey names ch f bv Longfellow, dam Robin
Girl.

No. 12. James Mee names b c Judge McKinstry by Thad
Stevens or Grinstead, dam Katie Pease.

No. 12. James B. Chase names b. c. Rhoderick Dhu by
Joe Daniels, dam "Wild Rose.

No. 13. James B. Chase names ch f Annie Laurie by Hub-
bard, dam Mayflower.

No. 14. Peter Coutts names br c Forest King by Monday,
dam Abbie W.

No 15. C. M. Chase names br f (sister to Raven) by Mon-
day, dam Cammilla TJrso.

No. 16. Frank DePeyster names be by Monday, dam Lizzie
Martin.

No. 17. Henry Schwartz names b c (sister to Lottery) by
Monday, dam Virginia, by Revenue.

No. 18. W. H. Combs names br c by Bayswater, Dam
Ruth Ryan, by Lodi.

Ladies' stake for two-year-old fillies; $50 entrance. $25
forfeit, $200 added; three-quarters of a mile; second to save
entrance.

No. 1. Jos. Cairn Simpson names Lady Viva.

No. 2. Put Robson names Shannon and Jessie R filly.

No. 3. Peter Coutts names Flon-Flou.

No. 4. Thos. Atchison names California and Rosetland
filly.

No. 5. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Bullinette fillv.

No. 6. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Ballerina fillv.

No. 7. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Ma trie A. filly.

No. S. J. B. Chase names b f Marion bv Hubbard, dam
Electra.

No. 9. J. B. Chase names ch f Laura bv Shannon, dam
Folly.

No. 10. W. A. J. Gift names Miss Gift.

No. 11. Caleb Dorsey names b f by imported Partisan,
dam Pet.

No. 12. Caleb Dorsey names ch f by imported Partisan,
dam Lexingtona.

No. 13. Palo Alto Stable names Leveller and Frou-Frou
filly-

No. 14. Palo Alto Stable names Hubbard and Tehama
filly.

No. 15. Palo Alto Stable names Wildidle and Rose filly.

No. 16. Palo Alto Stable names br f by Shannon, dam Ca-
milla TJrso.

No. 17. J. B. Haggin names Nubia.

No. IS. J. B. Haggin names Irene.

No. 19. J. B. Haggin names Sophia.

No. 20. J. B. Haggin names Belle.

Finigan Stake, for two-year-olds; dash of a mile, $50 each;
$25 forfeit; $250 added; second to save stake.

No. 1. Jos. Cairn Simpson names Lady Viva.

No. 2. Put. Robson names Shannon and Jessie B filly.

No. 3. Peter Coutts names Auriol.

No. 4. Peter Coutts names Panama.

No. 5. Peter Coutts names Flou-Flou.

No. 6. Thos. Atchison names California and Rosetland
filly.

No. 7. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Addie C colt.

No. S. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Maggie Dale colt.

No. 9. Theo. Winters names California and Puss colt.

No. 10. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Ballinette filly.

No. 11 . Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Ballerina filly.

No. 12. Theo. Winters names Norfolk and Mattie A filly.

No. 13. J. B. Chase names Marian.

No. 14. J. B. Chase names Laura.

No. 15. W. A. Gift names Miss Gift.

No. 16. E. J. Baldwin names Grisner.

No. 17. E. J. Baldwin names Lucky B.

No. IS. E. J. Baldwin names Gano.

No. 19. Palo Alto stable names Leveller and Frou Frou filly.

No. 20. Palo Alto Stable names Hubbard and Tehama filly.

No. 21. Palo Alto Stable names Shannon and Camilla TJrso
filly.

No. 22. Palo Alto Stable names Shannon and Emma Rob-
son gelding.

No. 23. W. H. Coombs names Shannon dam Eva Ashton.

No. 24. Wm. Boots names Bob Wooding and LizzieMar-
shal colt.

No. 25. J. B. Haggin names Nubia.

No. 26. J. B. Haggin names Belle.

No. 27. J. B. Haggin names Irene.

No. 2S. J. B. Haggin names Sophia.

No. 29. J. B. Haggin names Del Paso.

A Hat-Case Full of Money.

Mr. James Rice, in his ''History of the British Turf, "tells
us that the victory of Ellington for the Derby of 1S56 "was
marked by a singular incident in connection with his
trainer." The horse had been heavily backed for the Epsom
race, but suffered a humiliating defeat when he ran for the
Dee Stakes at Chester, so that all possibility of "hedging",
was out of the question. "The result was," says Mr. Rice,
"that against his will Mr. Thomas Dawson, the trainer of
Ellington, won £25,000 by his horse's victory. On the Mon-
day after the race Mr. Dawson went to Tattersall's to recive
his money. The whole of it was paid to him in bank notes.
After the settling he dined, and took the train for the North,
having first packed his bank notes in an old leather hat-case
without any lock, and tied simply with a piece of string. Mr.
Dawson fell to sleep in the train, and when the guard, who
knew him well, awoke him at Northampton, and told him
that he must change carriages, Mr. Dawson got out of the
train, leaving the old hat-case behind him. In those days
telegraphy was not so simple and easy a matter as it is now,
and Mr. Dawson did not recover his hat-case for a whole
week, during which time it had traveled to Edinburgh, Aber-
deen and various other places. Ultimately it came back to
the rightful owner and with all the notes safe inside."

We need hardly add that, despite his characteristic and
unmercenary indifference to money, the celebrated "Tom
Dawson," than whom no more popular or large-hearted
trainer ever plied his difficult and responsible craft, took care
to display no solicitude about the missing hat-case, and ab-
stained altogether from revealing the nature of its contents.
He merely told the stationmaster at Leybourne that it was an
article he had owned for a great number of years, and that
as, in addition, there were some papers in it which were of
no use to any one but himself, he should like to recover pos-
session of it.

■*■

The Breeder and Sportsman is the title of an elegant six
teen-page weekly journal published in San Francisco, the in
itial number of which has just made its appearance. The en
graved heading of the Breeder and Sportsman is the pret-
tiest piece of work in that line that we have ever seen. The
artist has won a genuine triumph, for he has not only incor-
porated in his beautiful design water and foliage, fruit and
blossoms, fine horses, cattle and dogs, but all the emblems
and symbols of sporting life. Joseph Cairn Simpson, the
veteran turfman and accomplished gentleman, is the pro-
prietor of this new venture in the field of journalisin. He is
supported by an able corps of writers, all of them well trained
in the several departments over which they have been called
to preside. The Breeder and Sportsman deserves and will
achieve success. Its field is large and remunerative. Each of
the San Francisco and Sacramento dailies dishes up a weekly
pot pourri of sporting news. There are the California Spirit,
of the Times, the Pacific Life and the Olympian — all specially
devoted to the subject and making fortunes rapidly fur their
owners. The thirst of the California public for sporting in-
telligence, however, remains unappeased, and Mr. Simpson's
splendid journal comes in to relieve the stress. An attractive
feature of the new paper is the appearance each week of a
drawing of some one or other of the "Notable Horses of Cali-
fornia"— Mr. Winters' Duchess of Norfolk leading off in the
first number. The Breeders of the Pacific Const, from the
Columbia to the Colorado, and from the Sierras to the sea,
should now stand in with Joe Simpson and make this journal
a financial success. He has done more than any other man
in America to elevate the turf and advance the breeding
interests of the Pacific Coast. — Territorial Enterprise.

Gov. Stanford's car-load of colts, in charge of Charles M rvin,
arrived safely at Albany, New York, on Wednesday. They
will remain there a few days before being taken to Fleetw* od
Park. They are all reported to l.o in excellent condition.

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Sept 30

The Stockton Fair.

Thursday was the great day of the week for gate money.
The grand stand was packed to its utmost capacity and the
carriages stretched away east and west from the judges'
stand, five tiers deep. At 12:30 the unfinished race of the
previous day was called up and soon disposed of, Patchen
•winning in a jog in 2:401, 2:405-

BUMMABT,

September 20 and 21.— District trotting, puree, S500, four moneys.

Jobn Williams (L. U. Shippee) names b c , by In-
auguration ^ 2 1 1 1

W B. Parker names g sSilverTbread, by The Moor 112 2 2

Jobn Patterson's b m Mollie P, bv McClellan; J. A McCloud's br g

, , and Harris & Wolf's b g Mac, bv McClellan were drawn.

Tinie-2:45£. 2:4a, 2:40. 2:4l-£, 2:402.

The first event on the day's programme was a free-for-all
running race, heats of a mile. May D, Jim Douglas and In
auguration started, May a strong favorite in the betting-
pools going HayD $40, field §21.

First heat. The start was not first class for a mile heat,
there being a difference of a clear length between the horses,
• Jim Douglas, who had the inside, getting away first and the
favorite, who was outside, last. They ran in thisjposition to
^he quarter in 26}. In the straight work May D moved up
to Douglas' saddle and the gap between Inauguration and.
the leaders began to widen. At the half, in 51, he was four
lengths back. Around the turn they ran steadily, May D
^gradually gaining, and at the head of the stretch they were on
-even terms. In the run home May held the edge over
Douglas and after a determined effort he was taken back at
the distance and the mare came to the wire winner by three
lengths, Douglas second, Inauguration third. Time 1:44.
After this mile there was no doubt as to the final result, and
pools went May D $30, field $5.

Second heat. The start was much the same as before ex-
cept that May D having the pole got the advantage and In-
auguration the disadvantage of being sent off in a line. May
D was taken in hand at the turn and Douglas was first at the
quarter in 26, but the mare resumed the lead in the back
stretch where she and Douglas had a run for it, reaching the
one-half in 50. In the lower turn Douglas surrendered and
May galloped home an easy winner, Douglas second, Inaug-
uration third. Time 1 :44| .

Paris Mutuals paid first heat $4 30, second heat $3 05.

SUSIMABY.

Thursday, September 21.— Pacific Coast running, mile and repeat,
-purse S500, and if 1 :43 is beaten the horse making the lowest record will
receive 6200 additional. Four monies.
"W. L.Appleby (K.J C. Judson) names ch m May D by Wildidle

—Nettie Rrown, 4 years, 100 lbs (Appleby) 1 1

■George Densdale names b s Jim Douglas by Wildidle — Norfolk

* • mare, 4 years, 108 lbs, (Howson) 2 2

"Wm, Boots names ch( c Inauguration, by Wildidle — Miami, 3 years.

100 fbs, (Kennedy) 3 3

•George Hearst's b c Duke of Monday— Nemefret, drawn.
Time— 1:44, l:44i.

As a substitute for a district trot which did not fill a special
ior Ashley, Tump Winston and Frank Moscow was offered
and they were called up at the conclusion of the mile and re-
peat just described. On this race there was considerable bus-
iness done in the pools before the start with Ashley for a fa-
Toritethe average being Ashley $25, "Winston $13, Moscow $5.
Moscow drew the pole, Ashley second, Winston outside, and
they got away level for the first heat. At the start Ashley
broke badly and continued that skipping for which he has
been so frequently anathematized throughout the mile. Mos-
cow also left his feet at the quarter and Winston was the only
■one who showed any real disposition to trot. He showed in
iront at the head of the stretch and was an easy winner by
£ve lengths, Ashley second, Moscow third. Time, 2:26f .

Second Heat. Winston came to the front in the betting at
long figures, for Ashley money must be hedged. The pools
-went Winston $160,Ashley $60, Moscow $16. When the word
■was given Ashley was running and they got to the quarter
-well in a bunch, Winston showing a head in advance. From
^there he was never headed, Ashley and Moscow rushing after
"him up the stretch with skips and bounds but failing to reach
his throatlatch. Winston first, Ashley second, ^ Moscow
third. Time 2:27.

Third heat. Winston now brought three for one in the
pools and they got a fair start for the third mile. On the
first turn Winston made his first break and both Ashley and
Moscow left him behind. Down the stretch arid around the
turn Ashley was leading and as they swung into the stretch
"Winston overhauled him but broke badly in the effort. They
came to the were with Ashley first, and Winston second, but
the judges lifted Moscow over their heads as a reward for
having done some square work and placed him first, Winston
second and Ashley third. Time 2:301.

Fourth heat. On the first turn Winston and Ashley both
broke and Moscow went to the quarter with a long lead,
Ashley second. At the half they had closed the gap but
Moscow held the front to the three-quarter pole, when he
broke up and Winston went past him, coming home winne of
the heat and race, Moscow second, Ashley third. Time 2:30$.
There was a general feeling of relief when the affair was over.

SUMMARY .

Same day— special trot for Tump Winston, Ash ley and Frank Moscow.
Purse £400.

E. Mara name? ch g Tump "Winston by Primus— Lady Don..l 12 1

A. B. Cooper names ch h Frank Moscow, by Frank Moscow 3 3 12

"T. Kennedy names ch g Ashley ,by Plumas 2 2 3 3

Time— 2 :25j— 2 :27— 2 :30i~ 2 :30j.

The third number was a trot for district two-year-olds.
Eleven colts had been named, but the pinkeye kept out all
but four and these started rather under protest as none of
them were well and it was with great reluctance that the
several owners consented to start. The colts entered were
Baby Mine, Magdalene, Alpheus and Almoone, position being
in this order. The race had but little interest as it was pure-
ly a matter of condition and no real test of the qualities of
the colts. Magdalene had two to one the best of it and won in
a jog in two heats:

STJMMABY.

Same Day — District trotting, for two-year-olds. Purse §800.

D. Vishcer names b f Magdalene, by Peerless 1 1

•J. W, Warren names b s Alpheus, by Mambrino Wilkes 2 3

H. Robinson names ch c Almoone, by Algona 4 2

■G. W. Trahern names blk f Baby MJnebv Nephew 3 4

Ttme>j2-A5, 2:43.
E. Gidding's b c Alpha, by Algona; J. M. Learned's b c Harmony, by
Reliance; J. A. McCloud's br c Judge Patterson, by Nephew; L. M.
Morse's b c Jobn O'Brien, by Mambrino Wilkes; Fred Arnold's br c Ha
Ha, by Nephew; L. U. Shippees' b f by Echo and W. M. Murray's b f
Merced Girl, by Nephew, drawn.

The Lady Riders.

During the afternoon the ladies' equestrian tournament
open to all the ladies in the State was called up and decided,
and six ladies competed, all capital riders, but as is always the
case some were but poorly mounted and it was more a question
of horses than riders. Ladies should not feel disappointed if
they fail of prizes when they appear mounted upon staid
old family cobs who look and act as if thej' subsisted upon a
diet of catechisms and who have no more gait or style than a

sawhorse. Judges cannot imagine what- accomplishments
a lady may have as a horsewoman. They must see them dis-
played, and if it be true that some ladies of ability in this
direction cannot command fit steeds for such an exhibition
they will save themselves mortification by submitting to out-
rageous fortune and staying out of the ring. The judges
after mature deliberation awarded the first prize, §40, to
Miss Amanda Rogers of San Jose; second, $23, to Miss Belle
Ellis of Sacramento; third, S15, to Mrs. B. C. Trefry of
Tulare. This exhausted the association premiums, but the
judges were so charmed with the riding of Miss Irene C.
Bailey of Stockton, a petite little lady of thirteen summers,
that they awarded her a fourth prize of $15, which they made
up from their private purses.

Fourth Day.

Friday was the great day for the sporting men for the prin-
cipal events of the week were set for that afternoon, the two
mile and repeat running race and the trot for the 2:22 class in
which Romero and Brigadier were to try conclusions under
circumstances somewhat more favorable for a test than had
been previously offered this season. The running race was
first and Judge Shatter came up on the morning train to see
Nighthawk tried at a distance and in a race that tries the
best. Nighthawk, Jack Douglas, Patrol and Mollie H were
announced to start and a lively business was done in the pools
for so long a figure as Nighthawk commanded, viz: $50 toS12
for the others in the field. The day was fine and the track a
trifle safer for galloping than it had been in the preceding
days of the meeting. The favorite stripped in fine condition
and all the others were held to be quite satisfactory by their
owners except Jack Douglas, who had a bad leg — too bad to
be punished by such a run as two mile heats. Little time was
spent in preliminaries and the horses were sent off with a
fair start for the first heat. Nighthawk forced the pace at the
start and had a strong lead when she was taken in hand in
the first turn. To the quarter in 25 and the half in 511, they
were running in a line, Nighthawk first, Patrol second, Doug-
las third, and Mollie H last. In the stretch Patrol lapped
the leader, both running steadily, and they passed the stand
at the end of the first mile in this position. Time, 1:50 J.
There was no change to near the half when Douglas made a
game run for a short distance, but failing to reach the front
he fell back to third. In the stretch whips were drawn on
all of them but Nighthawk came away so rapidly that she
was soon taken back again and won the heat at a gallop with
Patrol second, Jack Douglas third, Mollie H distanced, Time,
3.-40J.

Second heat. Nighthawk made the pace as before, Patrol
going second under a gentle pulL Douglas third. They went
the first mile without change, time, quarter 27, half 54, the
favorite passing the stand under a strong pull in 1:50£. At
the same point as in the first heat Douglas made another run
and succeeded in establishing himself in second place. Night-
hawk came home at her own pace, Douglas arriving second
by a length, Patrol another length behind. Time, 3:38£.

SU1EMABY.

Friday, September 22 Pacific Coast running, free for all, two miles
and repeat, purse $800 and $200 added if more than ten entries. Four
moneys.

P. J. Shafter names b m Nighthawk, by imp. Haddington— by Nor-
folk, 5 years, 111 fbs, (Ross) : 1 1

Jack Douglas names ch s Jack Douglas, by Wildidle— Lady Clare

6 yrs. 114 fbs (Howson) 3 2

H. C. Judson names b c Patrol, by Wildidle— Nettie Brown, 3 yrs,

95 lbs. (Whitlock) 2 S

W. Boots names b m Mollie H, by Wildidle— Mamie Hall, 5 yrs. 111

ms. (Kennedy) diBt.

J. T. Gilmer's b s Red Boy by War Donee, drawn.
Time— 3:40J,3:38J.

Next came a mile and repeat for district three-year-olds.
Starters, Birdcatcher, Kate Carson, Minnie Belle and Reel
Terry. Birdcatcher was a high favorite with the speculators
and the result showed their confidence well bestowed. He
had the race at his mercy in any and all stages of it, Minnie
Belle having gameness enough but not the speed to bring the
fight to a successful issue. The heats were not of special
interest on account of the enveloping shadow of the favorite,
who won as he willed in two heats, Minnie Belle second,
Kate Carson third, Reel Terry distanced in the first heat.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— District running, for three- year-olds , purse 3800.

Col. C. Dorsey names b c Birdcatcher, by Specter— Pet, 95 rbs
(Howson) 1 1

J. A. Shepherd names g m Minnie Belle, by Joe Daniels— by Nor-
folk, 92 rbs (Gaglenda) 2 2

G. W. Trahern names ch f Kate Carson, by Joe Daniels— Belle Ma-
bone 92 fbs, (Ross) 3 3

W. L. Ashe names br gReel Terry, by California — Laura Barnes,

92 fbs (Kennedy) dis

Time — 1:45, 1:481.

Next came the event of the day, the trot for the 2:22 class.
It was known that Romero had improved greatly since the
race at Sacramento. Although he still showed the presence
of the prevailing epidemic in a slight discharge from the nos-
trilsand a tucked-up appearance in his flanks, he had begun
to resume his coltish airs when taken out for his exercise and
it looked as though he would stand a good chance in a race
not too long drawn out by splitting heats. This feeling was
enough to make him a slight favorite in the pools. Brigadier
sold close up, for the honest bay stallion had shown a mile
in 2:19J in his work on Tuesday and was a factor not to be
disregarded in the calculations. The day and track suited
Romero to -perfection. A large amount of money was laid on
him during the morning hours and when the horses were
called every one was keyed up to the highest point, some
of curiosity, some of hope and some of fear. Starr King
drew the inside position, Brigadier second and Romero
third. They got the word on a good start, all trotting
squarely and braced for the work. Around the turn Briga-
dier showed his head in front and at the quarter in 35£ he
was almost a length in the lead, King close in the wake next
the pole. To the half in 1:091 proved fast for King and he
began to fall away and around the farther turn Romero was
at Brigadier's saddle, and as they turned the three-quarter
pole they were squarely yoked, King five lengths in the rear.
McDonald drew his whip on Brigadier but the grey drew
away so easily that he saw it was useless and drove his horse
home without urging, Romero being also let down and
crossing the score at an easy trot two lengths in the lead,
Brigadier second, King a fair third. Time 2:20.

The doubters now began to lose their doubts and there
was a movement towards the pool box to hedge the Brigadier
moneys. The average sales were Romero §60, field $35.

Second heat. King broke at the start and the other two
went around the course like a double team. The time to the
quarter was 36 and to the half 1:10, and so smooth
and quiet was the gait that it was not until the in-
terested speculators noted that back quarter in 34 that they
realized how fast the pace was getting. Positions were un-
changed until the straight mile home was entered, when Ro-
mero drew away a length, apparently as he pleased. Brigadier
surrendering at the distance. Romero first, Brigadier second,
Starr King third. Time, 2:19J, Stair King was in a good
position comparatively at the finish and must have trotted

the mile better than 2:22. The betting was now 4 to 1 on
Romero.

Third heat. While scoring for the word Brigadier pulled
a plate and half an hour's delay occurred before he was ready
to start. The accident of the lost plate was the reason of
discovering that Brigadier's feet had been pared too thin for
so hard a track, and he was becoming tender, if not decidedly
lame. Mr. MeDo a d prizes his horse too highly to inflict
any unnecessary punishment, but under the circumstances
he decided not to ask permission to draw him from the race
although he ran no chance of winning. At the start Starr
King fouled Romero and broke him up. There was a mur-
mur ran through the crowd when the grey settled five lengths
behind but from that time to the finish he gained steadily,
working past the others in the stretch with ease and coming
to the score winner of the heat and race, Brigadier second,
Starr King third. Time, 2:22.

SUMMABT.

Same day— Pacific Coast trotting. For horses owned on the Pacific
Coast Julyl. 1882, 2:22class; Purse Sl,500, and $500 added if more than
ten subscribers. The nominator not required to name his horse, but
simply send his cash ($150) with his own name August 1, 1882. He
has then earned the right to start any horse eligible that he may fully
control, provided the horse he starts be named to the Secratary, Sep-
tember 1, 1882. Four moneys; closed with five subscribers.

J. A. Goldsmith names g s Romero, by A. W, Richmond 1 1 1

J. B. McDonald names b s Brigadier, by Happv Medium , 2 2 9

C. W. Welby names b g Starr King, by Geo. M. Patchen 3 3 3

G. Valensin's. b s Gibraltar.by Echo; and L, H.Titus bm Belle Echo,
by Echo, drawn.

Time— 2:20— 2:19$-- 2:22.

At ten o'clock on Monday, Ouida and Dickey finished the
race, Oakland Boy being ruled out for not securing a heat in
five. The brown mare was the better horse and won the sixth
heat easily. Time 2:29$.

STJMMABY.

September 23 and 25— Pacific Coast Pacing, 2:25 class, purse §400.
Four moneyB :

G.Valensin names br m Ouida, by Blackbawk 3 112 0 1

T. J. Xoung names s g Col. Dickey 13 3 10 2

A. L. Hinds names ch s Oakland Boy, by Winthrop. . .2 2 2 3 3 r o
E. S. Dennison names ch m Lady Hays, by Hiram

Tracy dia

L. E. Yates names b m Corette, bv Winthrop drawn.

Time— 2:35, 2:29, 2:305, 2:32, 2:31, 2:29$.

Ladles o( Hie District.

Aturnament open only to ladies of the district was also in-
cluded in the afternoon's exercises. Six ladies competed and
the four prizes were distributed as follows: First $40, Mrs.
Thompson; second §30, Mrs. B. C. Trefry; third 520, Mrs.
Goff; fourth $10, Miss Bailey.

Filth Day.

Saturday, the fifth and last day was intended, by the man-
agers to be a short one, as there was a general desire on the
part of the visitors to get away for home on the evening boats
and trains. The races fixed for the day were trotting for 2 -3B
class and pacing free for all. Our notes of the first event will
be found on the first page as an appropriate part of a sketch
of Albert W. Between the races Mr. Xates speeded Corette
around the track for the delectation of the audience, and she
paced the mile in 2:17, the fastest mile ever paced in the
State and the fastest ever made by pacer or trotter over the
Stockton course. Mr. Yates started with the intention of
showing a figure under 20 and giving his mare her head al-
lowed her to make the pace herself with the above result. In
the interval a private match was also run between D. S.
Terry's chg Lara and T. H. Williams Jr's. b s Bryant W.,
three-quarter of a mile. They got away with an exact start,
Bryant W showing a front at the half but in the run home,
which was close and hard, Lara was clearly the best horse
and went to the front when within reach of the wire. Time
1:19.

SUMMABT.

Saturday, September 23.— Private match for $200, three-fourths of a
mile.
D. S. Terry names ch g Laura, by Joe Daniels— Woodbum, 2 years,

(Whitlock) I

T. H. Williams Jr. names br s Bryant W, by Monday— Bete, 2 yeara,

(Boss) 3

Time~l:19.

The last act was free for all pacers. Corette was withdrawn
and Ouida, Oakland Boy, Lady Hays ond Col. Dickey
started. The race was more conspicuous for running thanfor
pacing. The first heat was won by Dickey, Oakland Boy
second, Ouida third, Lady Hays dancing herself out of the
race on the backstretch. Time, 2:35. The second heat was
recorded in Ouida's favor, Oakland Boy second, Dickey last.
Time, 2:29. In the third heat the positions were the same.
Time, 2:30|. The fourth mile was captured by Dickey,
Ouida second, Oakland Boy third. Time, 2:32. Fifth heat
dead heat between Ouida and Dickey, both running when
they came to the wire, OaklandBoy third. Time 2:31. The
finish of the race was then postponed till Monday on account
of the darkness.

The Stock Department.

In addition to the stock from the State at large, which had
been shown at Oakland and Sacramento, we noted the follow-
ing strictly district exhibits in the various classes:

Thorough br<Hls.

Stallions, three years old and over, C. McLaughlin, Bantas,
Pescadero, by Wildidle — Mamie Barnes.

H. S. Sargent, Stockton, Joe Daniels, by Australian-
Dolly Carter.

Mares, one year old, J. N. Eandall, Turloek, Alice B, b;
Joe Daniels — Sugar Plum.

Horses lor all Purposes.

Stallions, three years old and over, Dr. C. Grattan, Stock-
ton, Hambletonian King, by Gen. Dana — by American Boy,

T. E. B. Bice, Modesto, Honest George, by Lummix.

G. W. Trahern, Stockton, Nephew Jr., by Nephew— by
Chieftain.

H. S. Sargent, Stockton, Tillage Boy, by Blackbawk.

J. A. McCloud, Stockton, Chieftain Jr., by Chieftain— by
Planter.

Two-year-olds, W. G. Phelps, Stockton, Duroc, by Nephew
— Sultana.

J. A. McCloud, Stockton, May Boy, by McCloud's Chief-
tain— by Henry Clay.

J. W. Whitney, Stockton, . , by Priam— by Chief-
tain.

Sucking colts, Dr. C. Grattan, Stockton, Dandy, by Ham-
bletonian King — by Blackbawk.

E. Stevens, Bantas, , by Stonewall Jackson.

Mares, three years old and over, Dr. C. Grattan, Stockton,
Fannie, by Shermau's Blackbawk.

Noyes Bailey, Stockton, Kittie B, by Chieftain.

W.'G. Phelps, Stockton, May, by Gen. Sherman— Sultana.

Two-year-olds, Wm. Thomas, * Douglas Flat, Calaveras
county, Mollie Miller, by John Miller— Clydesdale mare.
Roadsters.

Stallions, four years old and over, G. W. Trahern
ton, Nephew, by Mambrino — Sister to J llin.

W.S, Alexander, Stockton, Ben Allen. b} v ]

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W. E. Morris, Stockton, Upright, by Whipple's Hanible-
tonian — Gilroy Belle.

Smith Akers, Oakdale, Comet, by Old Comet — Morgan
mare.

Three-year-olds, J. A. McCloud, Stockton, Judge Patterson,
by Nephew — Daisy.

Yearlings, W. *G. Phelps, Stockton, Estrella by Silver
Threads — Lueinda, by McClellan.

Morris Bailey, Stockton, ch c, by Hawthorne — by Odd
Fellow.

G. Valensin,Hicksville, blk colt by Buccaneer — by Volscian.

Mares and (jeldin<rs.
Fori r-y ear-olds, Sargent Bros., Woodbridge, eh g San Jo-
aquin, by Patchen — Blackhawk mare.
L. U. Shippee, Stockton, b m Daisy, by Chieftain.
Same owner, blk m, by McCracken's Blackhawk.
Same owner, ch m Phoebe Cary, by Chieftain — by Jim
Crow.

W. E. Ledbetts, Stockton, b g Little Mac, by cGen. McClel-
lan— Chieftain mare.

Three-vear-olds, Morris Bailev, Stockton, b m,by McCloud's
Chieftain— by Odd Fellow.

Two-year-olds, W. G. Phelps, Stockton, b m Lucia, by
Nephew — Lueinda.

W; tE. Morris, Stockton, g f Cyclone, by Priam — Gilroy
Belle."

Yearling fillies, Noyes Bailey, Stockton, b f Hattie B, by
Nutwood — by Chieftain.

Koadsters, matched spans, L. M. Morse, Stockton, John
O'Brien and mate, both by Mambrino Wilkes.

L. U. Shippee, Stockton, b g, by Geo. M. Patchen, and b g,
by Chieftain.

Sucking colt, L. U. Shippee, Stockton, b c, by Abbottsford
— by McCracken's Blackhawk.

Draft Horses.
Stallions, three years old, E. Stevens, Bantas, Donald Din-
nie, by Donald Dinnie Sr. — by Clydesdale.
C. McLaughlin, Bantas, Gen. Grant.
J. C. Gage, Stockton, Little Raven.
L. U. Shippee, Stockton, Prince Consort Jr.
Sucking colts, Uriah Martin, Stockton, b c, by Enterprise —
Fannie.

Mares, three years and over, Uriah Martin, Stockton, Fan-
nie, by Houston horse.

Carriage horses, span sixteen hands, owned by one person,
O. Johnson, Modesto, b g, by Priam — Belmont mare; and
b s Hercules — same pedigree.
M. Premo, Atlanta^ ch g, by Priam, and ch g by Chieftain.
S. P. Bailey, Stockton, George, by Corsica, and Prince, by
Chieftain.
L. Gerlach, Stockton,pair chestnut geldings, by Yorktown.
Single buggy horses, O. Johnson, Modesto, Silvertail, by
Priam — Belmont niare.
W. G. Phelps, Stockton, Flora, by David Hill— Sultana.

Jacks.
Freeman and Shippee, Stockton. Castilian.
H. S. Sargent, Stockton, Golconda.
E. Stevens, Bantas, Henry Ward Beecher.
L. D. Shippee, Stockton, Bob Boy.

Jennets.
Freeman and Shippee, Stockton, Duchess.
Same owners, Beauty.

Males.
Pairs— Hayes & Nicewonger, Stockton, King & Jack.
L. U. Shippee, Stockton, Pet & Susie.
Same owner, a pair without names.

Cattle.
In this department the only district exhibitors were H. S.
Sargent of Stockton, who showed a small herd of Jerseys, and
E. Wood of Modesto, Jerseys in grades.
Sheep.
Spanish Merinos by L. U. Shippee.

Swine.
Berkshire, by L. U. Shippee.
Poland Chinas, by Dr. C. Grattan.

Tlie Prize Winners.

Thoroughbred horses, best stallion, three years old and
over, to H. S. Sargent for Joe Daniels. Second to Wm. Boots
for Nathan Coombs.

Best mare, three years and over, to Wm. Boots for Mollie
Hall.

Best mare, one year to J. N. Eandall, Turlock, for Alice B.

Horses for all purposes, best stallion, three years and
over, to G. W. Trahern for Nephew Jr. Two years old, to
J. H. Whitney for ch s by Priam, second premium, rec-
ommended to W. G. Phelps for Duroc. Best sucking colt, to
Dr. C. Grattan for Dandy.

Best mare, three years and over, to L. Hewlett, Oakland,
f or Brownie H. Two years old, to Wm. Thomas, Douglas
Flat, for Mollie Miller.

Koadsters, best stallion, four years and over, to Walter
Morris, Stockton, for Upright. Two years old, to L. Hewlett,
Oakland, for Echo Jr. Yearling, to G. Yalensin, for blk

s , by Buccaneer. Sucking colt, to L. U. Shippee,

for br c , by Abbottsford.

Best mare or gelding, four years and over, to C. Younger,
forbr g Whisper. Three years old, to J. B. McDonald,
Marysville, for Hazel Kirke. Two years old, to Walter Mol-
lis, Stockton, for Cyclone. Yearling, to Noyes Bailey, Stock-
ton, for Hattie B. Sucking filly, to Noyes Bailey for b f
, by Hawthorne.

Draft horses, best stallion, four years and over, to F.
Skillman, Petaluma, for Tornado. Two years olcl, to F.
Skillman for Monarch. Sucking colt, to Uriah Martin,
Stockton, for colt, by Enterprise. Mare, three years and
over, to Uriah Martin for Fannie. Yearling, to F. Skillman
for Gertrude. Second premium for stallions three years and
over recommenced to L. U. Shippee, for Prince Consort Jr.

Carriage Horses, best span, 16 hands, to 0- Johnson,
Modesto, for Hercules and brother. Second, to L. Gerlach,
Stockton, for pair chestnut geldings. Single buggy horse, to
0. Johnson for Silvertail. Second recommended to W. G.
Phelps for Flora. Jacks, best two years and over, to E. J.
Greene, San Francisco, for Lippincott. Jennets, best to
Freeman and Shippee for Duchess.

Mules, best pair, to L. U. Shippee for Pet and Susie.

Durhams, bestbull, three years and over, to C. Younger,
for second Duke of Alameda. One year old, to same owner
for Forest King. Bull calf, to same owner forEighth Duke of
Forest Home. Best cow, three years and over, to same owner
for Jessie Maynard. Two years old to same owner for Ox-
ford Eose Third. One year old, to same owner for Fifth
Louan of Forest Home. Heifer calf, to same owner for Tenth
Hose of Forest Home.

Jerseys, best bull, three years old and over, to E. Woods,
Modesto, for Pinafore. Two years old, to H. S. Sargent,
Stockton, for Ezra Mameluke. Best cow, three years old and
over, to H. S. Sargent for Daisy. Two years old, to same

owner, for Clark Beauty. One year old, to same owner for
Queen.

Ayrshires, best bull, three years old and over, to Archie.
Two years old to Lindo. One* year old to Macbeth. Best
cow, threeyears and over, to Stellita. One year old, to Stel-
lint-a. Special premiums recommended to bull calf Malcomb
and heifer calf Sybil. All the cattle in this class were owned
by Geo. Bement, Bedwood City.

Graded cattle, best cow, three years old and over, to E.
Woods, Modesto, for Mattie.

Herds, best herd over two and one-half years and best
under two and one-half years, both to C. Younger. Special
premium recommended to George Bement's herd of Ayr-
shires.

Sheep.

Spanish Merinos, five premiums, to L. U. Shippee.

Cotowolds, three premiums to C. Younger.

Southdowns, premium to Geo. Bement.
Swine.

Berkshire, best boar and best sow, to L. U. Shippee.

Poland China, best boar and sow, to Dr. C. Grattan.
Poultry.

Premiums to Thos. Warte of Brighton Poultry jard, Sacra-
mento counfy, for seven varieties, and premiums recom-
mended for six other varieties. Mr. Warte exhibited Lang-
shans, Plymouth Eocks, Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Brown
Leghorns, Spangled Hamburgs, Golden Seabright Bantams
and Pekin Ducks, all imported and of the purest strains, as
well as Light Brahmas, White Brahmas, White Leghorns and
Black Spanish, trios, and a pair of Tnlous geese of his own
breeding from imported stock. His display of pure bred
poultry was probably the largest and most varied ever seen
at a California fair.

Contra Costa County Fair Premiums.

Below is the list of premiums for the live stock awarded at
the Contra Costa County Fair, held at Pacheco. The stock
was led past the judges' and the grand stands on several
occasions and on the whole made a good display. Those who
received prizes for their live stock were:

Thoroughbred horses, W. A. Gift, Martinez, best mare
two years old, Miss Gift; no competition; premium recom-
mended.

W. A. Gift, Martinez, best yearling, Billy Foot; no compe-
tition; premium recommended.

W. A. Gift, Martinez, best stallion, three years old; no
competition; premium recommended.

Eoadsters, C. T. McClellan, Pacheco, best sucking colt,
Carrie.

J. B. Tennett, Pinole, two years old, Trinket;^ premium
recommended; no competition.

S. Soto, Concord, second single carriage horse, three years
old, Barney.

John Galindo, Concord, second best stallion, three years
old, Borneo.

N. Graber, Walnut Creek, best mare five years old, Gip-
sey Huntington.

W. L. McDonald, Pacheco, best stallion, four years old,
Adventure.

Chas. McClellan, Pacheco, second best mare, five years old,
Frankie Eaton.

J. E.Durham, Pacheco, best chestnut colt, one year old,
Oscar.

W. H. Wells, Walnut Creek, best single carriage horse,
Billy.

J. E. Durham, Pacheco, best stallion, five years, Conduc-
tor; no competition; premium recommended.

A. A. Miller, Pleasanton, best two-year-old stallion,
Meteor.

J. E. Durham, Pacheco, second best two-year-old stallion,
Eocky.

A. Boss, Pacheco, best double carriage team, Mollie and
Tray.

Mr. Tewksbury, second best carriage team.

H. M. Hallenbeck,*Martinez, second best sucking colt. Net-
tie.

Draft horses, A. Boss, Pacheco, beot draught mare,
two yeare old, Emma.

S. Soto, Concord, best stallion, four years old, Paris Boy.

W. W Beauchamp, Pacheco, mare three years old-
Sheriff.

A. C. Samuels, Concord, best stallion, two years old, Pa-
pelon.

A. Boss, Pacheco, best sucking colt, Dick, no competition;
premium recommended.

H. Stout, Alamo, second best mare, three years old, Her-
cules.

\V. W. Beauchamp, Pacheco, second best mare, three years
old, Minnie.

Sweepstakes, W. Caven, Concord, best pair work horses,
Dan and Jack; premium recommended.

A. A. Miller, Pleasanton, best stallion five years old, Carl
Carr; no competition; premium recommended.

H. M. Hallenbeck, Martinez, best stallion, three yearsold,
Glory.

T. G. Witten, Pacheco, best sucking colt, Sailor Boy.

T. W. Huckstrap, Pacheco, second best three-year-old stal-
lion, Hector.

J. Nottingham, best mare, four years, Green.

T. G. Witten, Pacheco, second best four-year-old mare,
Belle.

J. B. Tennent, Pinole, second best yearling, Pinole Jr.

John Brady, Pacheco, second best sucking colt, yearling,
Maud S Jr.

Cattle.

Jersey cows, C. Dickenson, Concord, best Jersey bull,
four years old, Hector.

B. Webb, Pacheco, second best cow, two years old, and
calf, Beauty.

W. W. Beauchamp, Pacheco, best cow and calf, Madam
Cotton.

W. W. Beauchamp, Pacheco, second best Jersey bull,
Dan Cook.

Graded cattle, cross breeds, T. C. Whitten, Pacheco, sec-
ond best cow, four-year-old, Beauty.

C. Dickinson, Concord, best yearling heifer, Eose.

J. O.'Boone, Danville, best cow, five years old, Jennie.

J. S. Williams, Concord, best cow, five years old, Lina.

Theo. Downing, Concord, second best yearling heifer,
Belle.

J. S. Williams, Concord, best two-year-old heifer, Fannie.

W. Caven, Concord, second best two-year-old heifer, Eose.

Considering the large number of competitors and the large
number of awards that were made it will be seen that the
directors of the association did all in their power to make the
fair a success, and if it did not come up to their expectations i
it was surely no fault of theirs. |

The Great St. Leger.

Next to the Derby the Doncaster St. Leger holds rank
among the turfmen of the world. The north country people
think that it is entitled to the preference, and the crown
which is awarded the Epsom victor is considered only a tem-
porary sovereignty unless he places the double event to bis
credit.

Never before have the Derby aud St. Leger been won in th©
same year by fillies, and the high excellence which the two
that ran first, second and third in the St. Leger have shown,
warrants the rehearsal of the description of the heroines.
The account of the race was cabled to the New York Heraldz

The race for the St. Leger Stakes for three-year-olds at the
Doncaster September meeting to-day was won by Lord Fal-
mouth's brown filly Dutch Oven. Mr. T. Cannon's brown
filly Geheimniss, the favorite, came in second, and the Duke
of Westminister's chestnut filly Shotover third. Dutch Oven
won by a length and a half. There was a distance of two.
lengths between the second and third horses. Mr. Lorillard's
Sachem was beaten three furlongs from home. The time of
Dutch Oven was 3:16. Dutch Oven was first away, followed
by Fenelon, Actress, Sachem and Marden for a quarter of a
mile, when Actress took the lead. Baliol, Marden, Fenelon
and Geheimniss were close up, with Shotover heading the
next lot. They maintained this order fairly into the straight,
when Geheimniss went to the front. Dutch Oven came
through the horses at the distance. Sachem finished fourth.

The following is a complete list of the starters: Dutch
Oven, Geheimniss, Shotover, Sweetbread, Quicklime, Fene-
lon, Sachem, Marden, Borneo, Laureate, Battlefield, the Hy-
geia colt, Baliol and Actress.

The latest betting was 11 to S on Geheimniss, 7 to I against
Shotover, 15 to 1 against Sweetbread, 20 to 1 against Fenelon,
4fl to 1 against Dutch Oven, 40 to 1 against Quicklime, 100 to
1 against Borneo, 100 to 1 against the Hygeia colt and 100 to 1
against Baliol.

SUM3IARY,

The St. Leger Stakes of 25 aova. each, for three-year-old colts, 6 st. IO
lbs., and fillies 8 st. 5tbs.; the owner of the second horse to receive
200 sovs., and the third 100 soys, out of the stakes. Old St. Leger course,
about one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards; 201 subscribers.
Lord Falmouth's br f Dutch Oven, by Dutch Skater, out of Can-

tiniere lArcher) i

Lord Stamford's br f Geheimniss, by Roscicrncian, out of Nameless

(Loatesl 2

The Duke of 'VTestminstei's ch f Shotover, by Hermit, out of Stray

Shot (Rossiteri 3

Mr. Gerard's b c Sweetbread, by BrownJBread,Jout of Peffar (Ford-
ham I 0)

Lord Bradford's b c Quicklime, by Wenlock, out of Duvernay

(Wood! o

Baron K. Seilliere's ch c Fenelon, by Flagoelet, out of Fantalsie

(Watts) 0

Mr. P. Lorillard's ch c Sachem, by War Dance, out of Sly Boots

("Webb> Q

Mr. B. S. Evans' b c Marden, bv Hermit, out of Barehettina.

( Wyattt o,

Mr. J. R. Keene's b c Romeo by Glenelg, out of Minx (Cannon) 0-

Mr. Craven's br c Laureate, by Roscicrncian, out of Laura, by Orlando

(Goaten o*

Lord Bradford's b c Battlefield, by Springfield, out of Quick March

(Snowdeni fy

Mr. R. -Jardine's br c by Brown Bread, out of Hygeia (Osborne) 0

Mr. M. Dawson's ch c Baliol, by Blair Athol, out of Marigold iWood-

burue) n

The Duke of Hamilton's br f Actress, by Barbillon, out of Music

(Martin) Q

The frequency with which fillies have won the St. Leger
Stakes, as witness Jannette, Apology, Marie Stuart, Hannah.
Formoso, Achievement, etc., has caused the month of Septem-
ber to be known as the mares' month. This year the fillies
began early in the season to evince their superiority over the
opposite sex and Shotover immortalized herself by winning
both the two thousand guineas and the Derby. Geheimniss,
trained in the same stable as Shotover, won the Oaks and
was considered to be the better of the two, although as they
were never tried together either in private or public this was
somewhat of a surmise. Granting that Shotover was better
than any of the colts and yet inferior to Geheimniss, it looked
very much as if the fillies could make a stronger showing
than usual at Doncaster. The pair received additional and
unexpected reinforcement, and by means of Dutch Oven's
wonderful return to her form of a year ago three fillies are
recorded as first, second and third for the St. Leger, a state
of affairs without a parallel in the records of the race, which
extend as far back as 1776, although it was not regularly-
known as the St. Leger until two years later. This is the
fourth winner of the race ridden by Archer, who was on
Silvio in 1877, Jannette in 1S78 and Iroquois last year. The
former two were owned by Lord Falmouth, who yesterday
won his third St. Leger. "

Dutch Oven, like all the horses Lord Falmouth races, was
bred by himself and is by Dutch Skater, a new sire so far as
Lord Falmouth is concerned, out of Cantiniere. She is there-
fore a half sister of Bal Gal, who was got by Adventurer and
who succumbed to throat troubles, as it was feared Dutch
Oven had done early this year. As a two-year old the hero-
ine of yesterday's race had a very successful career and with
good health it was confidently expected she would win many
of her important three -year-old engagements. The new year
had hardly opened, however, before the hopes of those who
had wagered on her winning the Derby, to which three-year-
old race winter betting was entirely confined, were shattered.
Newmarket touts noticed her absence from the string of
horses that filed out from Matthew Dawson's vast training es-
tablishment for their morning exercise, and the rumor that
she was on the sick list was soon verified and severe influ-
enza stated to be the trouble. Bal Gal had last year been at-
tacked in a similar manner and her brilliant career brought
to a summary termination, and it was feared th:it her near
relative, Dutch Oven, was but another instance of the bad
policy of breeding from a dam with a tendency to peruetuate
her own physical defects. Dutch Oven was absent from ex-
ercise for many weeks, and when she once more began gallop-
ing the horse watchers reported that she "made a uoist •" so her
Derby prospects were considered to be hopeless. A roarer
may win over the comparatively fiat Newmarket courses, as
testified to by the successes of Prince Charlie and Lord Fal-
mouth'sChairbert in the Two Thousand Guineas, but at LP-
s'an the journey up hill at the start and again at the finish
invariably stops a horse affected in his wind. Dutch Oven
was so far recovered by April that her preparation for the
Derby was proceeded with, and so well did she progress that
her old followers rallied on her side and she started as fourth
favorite at the short price of 10 to 1. In the race she was
never dangerous and finished a long way behind the front
rank. At Goodwood she was one of a field of six to start for
the Sussex Stakes, and even money was wagered on her, but
she was a bad third to two such indifferent performers as
Comte Alfred and Battlefield.

At York meeting, held last month, Dutch Oven ran two
races. The first was the Yorkshire Oaks of a mile and a
quarter, and with only Actress and Confusion to run
her the Oven won with the greatest ease. This faint in

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tion of her being able to race again was not good enough to
induce anyone to accept the offer of 1,000 to 45 against
her made after the race. Two days later she was started ior
the Great Yorkshire Stakes of a mile and three-quarters and
as the four against her were very poor, St. Marguerite having
become a rogue, Dutch Oven was made a favorite at sis to
four against her. She ran well for a mile and a half, and
when the real racing began dropped back, and finished third,
four lengths behind the winner, a colt named Peppermint,
owned and ridden by John Osborne. Before running in this
race the wager of £1,000 to £50 had besn accepted about
Butch Oven for the St. Leger, but after the race £1,000 to
£10 was on offer, but no takers. It is no wonder therefore
that for the St. Leger her chance should be considered a
perfectly hopeless one. As she was ridden by Archer, who
has a large following of speculators on his mounts, no matter
what he is rid ng,*her price of forty to one maybe more strictly
speaking recorded as tlie odds laid against the jockey than
against the mare, who, if any other rider had been on het,
would probably have been in the 100 to 1 division. In addi-
tion to the performances of Dutch Oven this year recited
above she ran as follows last year:

Newmarket, July 5.— Third to Kerraesse for July Stakes, T. Y. C,

Manchester, July 15.— Won the GreatLancasbire Yearling Stakes, five
furlongB.

Goodwood, July 26. —Won the Richmond Stakes, T. Y. C.

Goodwood, July 28.— Won Rous Memorial Stakes, T. Y. C.

York, Angust 24. —Second to Nellie for Prince of Wales Stakes, T. Y. C.

Derby, September 1.— Won the Champion Breeders' Foal Stakes, five
furlongs.

Doncaster, September 13.— Second to Eermesse for the Champagne
Stakes.

Newmarket, September 27.— Walked over for the Buckenham Stakes,
T. Y. C.

Newmarket, September 19.— Won the Triennial Product Stakes, T.
Y.-C.

Newmarket, September 30.— Won the Rous Memorial Stakes, Rous
course.

Newmarket, October 10.— Won the Clearwell Stakes, T. Y. C.

The Kingsclerc fillies, who ran second and third, were thus
sj>okea of in a recent issue of the London Sportsman in re-
viewing their prospects of success: "On the Don caster St.
Leger neither layers nor backers appear to have yet come to
any decisive decision of importance as to whether Shotover
or Geheimniss will turn out to be the more worthy of sup-
port. There is, however, one matter connected with these
two fillies, one act that proves the thoroughly sportsmanlike
and gentlemanly conduct on the part of the two noblemen
who own them, and which speculators great and small
on the turf will know how to appreciate. This is the decla-
ration, that has undoubtedly emanated direct from the Kings-
clerc stable, to the effect that both the clippers of the season
will run for the great race of the north quite independently
of each other. We most of us know there was a general im-
pression before the Derby that Geheimniss had beaten Shot-
over in a trial, but that story has been contradicted and re-
iterated with appparently such good grounds for the two
opposite assertions that I am at a loss to say which is cor-
rect. Let this be as it may, it will be as well to remember
that both Derby and Oaks winners take a lot of beating for
the Doncaster St. Leger. Lord Clifden lost the Derby only
by the hairs of his nose, and, with Macaroni out of the way,
he took the St. Leger and beat Queen Bertha, winner of the
Oaks, into second place. Then came Gladiateur, who had
won the Derby and Two Thousand Guineas, and he beat
Regalia, the heroine of the Oaks, into the same position.
Achievement was second for the Oaks, and took the Doncas-
ter event. Following this mare were Formosa, Hannah,
Marie Stuart, Apology and Jannette, who all won the
Oaks, and subsequently galloped in the footsteps of each
other to victory on the Town Moor. It may be said that
the Derby, as a rule, takes a lot more winning than the Oaks,
but those mares I have named were exceptionally good ani-
mals, and the same remark applies to Shotover and Geheim-
niss. The latter was opposed by two fillies at Epsom that
ranked in the first class as two-year-olds, and she beat them
both very easily, St. Marguerite being two lengths in her
rear and Nellie a bad third. It is, indeed, a very fine point
between the pair of fillies at Kingsclerc as to which will be
the better of the two at Doncaster. As regards the style and
symmetry of the two fillies there is a considerable difference.
In fact, there is not another mare or horse in training made
in a similar mould to Geheimnisss — when taken as a whole.
She is, however, remarkable for the excellence of the most
essential points that are almost invariably seen in a race-
horse of high class, while for size and length combined I do
not think there is her superior in the whole of the entries.
Her forelegs are certainly not perfection in shape, but they
are Btrong in bone and sinew, and not only stood firm
through her two-year-old career but carried her well in her
preparation for the Oaks and down the hill with the tre-
mendons impetus of her great speed and strain upon them
in the descent from Tattenham Corner.

Shotover would be faultless in her formation if she had a
little more power in her loins, but horsemen are well aware
that this deficiency is more common with the feminine than
the masculine gender in the equine race. Her action may be
truthiull}' described as the "poetry of motion " and her sym-
metry, with the exception of the slight defect to which I have
referred, is as true as if dame Nature had designed it as a
prize model. Her legs and feet are strong and very well
formed, while for blood-like style and general beauty of out-
line she hasfew equals and no superiors now in training. To
see Tom Cannon ride Shotover in her races is both a treat
and a study for a really practical horseman. How she was
beaten by St. Marguerite for the One Thousand Guineas is,
however, something of a mystery to me; particularly as the
winner has performed in a moderate fashion on three other
occasions, before and since the race — at the Craven, Epsom
and Ascot meetings. Shotover was, however, defeated by
only a neck for the One Thousand, and the probability is
that, like others of the Newminster family, she requires
more time to get fairly on her legs again than was allowed her
after her severe race for the Two Thousand Guineas, and her
effort against perfectly fresh opponents in the sister race, only
forty-eight hours afterward, on Friday.

The Racing of Two -Year-Olds.

That ably-conducted journal, the London Field, in its
issue of August 19, has a leading editorial in which it gives
currency to a rumor to the effect that Lord Falmouth has
intimated an intention to run no more colts or fillies for two-
year-old engagements, and proceeds to make this the text
of a violent attack upon two-year-old racing. Were it not
that the Field has for a long time past been an avowed oppo-
nent of the racing of two-year-olds, we would feel tempted
to pass its latest effusion as one of those periodical aberra-
tions into which sporting writers often fall, and in Cassandra-
like tones announce that a black cloud is hanging over the
turf, threatening its destruction. The evils of two-year-old
racing have been preached for the last fifty years, and the ar-
guments urged against the practice are familiar to all. Yet
during the period no institution has attained greater growth.

In England its increase has been remarkable, and here no
less so. Fifteen years ago the two-year-old races in the
United States could almost be counted on the fingers; at
present they are part of each day's programme. Not this
alone, but the entries to the stakes exclusively for two-year-
olds outnumber any other; the fields are larger, and more
speculation is indulged over these events than any other
species of contest.

.We are not among those who would allow the abuse of
a practice to compel us to call for its abolition. We are free
to confess that we believe the strain put upon two-year-olds
is getting to be greater than the average colt or filly can bear,
and that within the past few seasons more than one promis-
ing youngster has been lost to the turf from a greediness on
the part of its owner to gather the fruit ere it was ripe. But
to make these cases the basis of a crusade against the racing
of two-year-olds would be to act against the best interests of
the turf and the improvement of the qualities of the blood-
hoTse to which the turf is supposed to owe its existence. The
rumored intention of Lord Falmouth to abandon the racing
of two-year-olds is characteristic of the extremist. The loud-
est-mouthed apostle of temperance is usually a reformed
drunkard, and if there is one man who has, by the force of
example, done more than another to encourage the racing of
two-year-olds in England that man is Lord Falmouth. No
one has less reason to complain of the results. His brilliant
two-year-olds have usually trained on; the Derby, Oaks, the
Guineas and St. Leger glories have been all his, and for a de-
cade past his name has been in the front rank of the winning
owners. The Field seems to labor under the bslief that the
racing of two-year-olds is prejudicial to a colt's chances for
the Derby, and quotes the effete practice of the gouty
Dukes of Grafton, who were gathered to their fathers fifty years
ago, and further supports its theory by observing that, of the
seven Derby winners trained by Robert Robson, not one had
ever been stripped in public until three years old. This is
all very well, but in opposition to this it may be remarked
that, of the forty-two Derby winners since 1840, only four
were non-performers at two years old. The story of Thor-
manby is often quoted, and maybe again, as it is an all-pow-
erful argument, showing what a race-horse is capable of
doing.

He began as a two-year-old on the 30th of March, and ran
fourteen races, winning nine; and not only won the Derby
and many other races the following year, but was a better
horse at four years old than he was at two, and was only
beaten once, and then in the Goodwood Cup, in which he
conceded 14 lbs to the winner, a six-year-old, and set the seal
to his racing glory by winning the Gold Cup at Ascot. The
famous BliDk Bonny ran eleven times as a two-year-old; yet
she won the Derby and Oaks at three, and lived to throw a
Derby winner in Blair Athol, who did not run as a' two-year-
old, but whose stock had a sad tendency to softness. Blink
Bonny's distinguished relative, Caller Ou, ran twelve times
at two years old; yet she not only won the St. Ledger at
three, but ran eighty-six races at three, four, five and six
years old, all at long distances, most of them being Queen's
Plates and Cups, at two, three and four miles. Indeed, it
would be hard to name a half-dozen really first-class English
horses which have appeared within the past forty years but
which have raced in their two-year-old form. Voltigeur,
The Flying Dutchman, Teddington, Kingston, Stockwell,
West Australian, and Rataplan, of the great era between 1850
and 1855, all appeared as two-year-olds, and afterward gained
the highest distinction as stayers, and are to this day the
pride and boast of England. Of the later era, Thormanby,
Gladiateur, Cremorne, Blue Gown, Fille de 1'Air, Sterling,
Petrarch, Isonomy, Bend Or, and Robert the Devil, all ran
as two-year-olds, and their after career is too recent to re-
capitulate. Iroquois and Foxhall both ran at two years old,
the former appearing twelve times. Fisherman did not start
at two years old, because his conformation was so bad and
his frame so loose that he could not be trained. Blair Athol
did not, because he was too big; Favonius did not for reasons
unknown. Doncaster was trained as a two-year-old, when
he was known as All Heart and No Peel, and would certainly
have raced, as Mr. Merry, his owner, was not sparing of his
two-year-olds, but in the July of his two-year-old season he
was so badly kicked as to compel his being stopped.

Although two-year-old racing is of comparatively recent
growth on our turf, its history repeats that of England.
Kentucky raced at two years old, so did Henry Bassett, En-
quirer, Kingfisher, Aristides, Joe Daniels, Springbok, Ten
Broeck and King Alfonso. So did Parole, who made a hard
campaign at that age and was the best of the year, yet Parole,
in his tenth year, is still upon the turf, beating some of the
best. But then some of the wiseacres have refused tto admit
Parole to a place among the anointed, and deny that he was
ever a first-class horse. For our part we consider that he was
quite first-class in the ordinary acceptation of the term. He
was the best horse in the country when he left it for England,
in 1879, and carried his triumphal march into England. If
he is not first-class, he has at least the credit of having
beaten more first-class ones than any horse that has ever ap-
peared upon the turf. Duke of Magenta, Bramble, Spend-
thrift, Monitor, Thora, Luke Blackburn, Hindoo, Glidelia,
Bend Or, Ciickmore, and Harold, all ran at twoj years old,
and unless it be Eole and Glenmore, it will be difficult to name
a horse of any note of the present day, in this country, but
raced at that age.

' For our part, we consider racing at two years old as a ne-
cessity to the development of higher powers in the race-
horse. The experience of practical men has demonstrated to
them that a colt untrained at that age is not only unmanage-
able after, but has a tendency to grow soft and never develop
the speed of one handled early. Moreover, in the present
day an economic spirit prevails. Racing is an expensive
amusement, and the owner who chooses to let his two-year-
olds remain idle eating their heads off will find little reward
for his forbearance. Two-year-old racing is, no doubt, car-
ried to excess, but to abolish it would be a serious blow
to the turf, and an obstacle to the improvement of the blood-
horse. — N. Y. Spirit of the Times.

The Embryo.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Again I am in receipt
of your valuable paper. Again I look in vain for some infor-
mation in regard to the Embryo Stakes to be trotted this
year.

It would be a matter of great interest to nearly every trot-
ting horseman and breeder in the State to know who have
paid up, the day of the trot, and where the trot will take
place.

As I understand it Messrs. Harris and Simpson are the
managers or should be, for they are the parties that got up
this stake, received entries, forfeits, etc., and they should
now give us the information that all who have entered, at
least, are anxious and have a right to expect. If this stake
is to be a success it will require more than the first advertise'
ment for entries. It will be necessary for those who have
taken the first steps in the matter to see its full carrying out

to the end and to see that the rules are complied with and
that those who do not pay forfeits or declare out and pay are
suspended until they do pay. Last year's Embryo is still
unsettled. Some paid, some did not, and no one to lookafter
it. L. J. Rose, Sunny Slope.

Weights of the P. C. B. H. A.

Appended is the scale of weights adopted by the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association, at the annual meet-
ing in November, 1881. Until further notice these weights
will be required in aH races run under the direction of the
Association except those stakes that closed before the date
of their adoption. The scale is the same as that of the- Ameri-
can jockey club:

TWO-TEAR-OLDS.

Distances May. June. July. Aug. Sept. Oct. & 2*ov.

Half-mile 8Z 82 85 89 92 95

J mile 76 77 80 84 87 90

One mile 75 77 81 83

Mile and a half .. , , . 75 78

Two miles ,. . . . . 75

THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

Distances. May. June. July. Aug. Sept. Oct. & Nov.

Half-mile 106 107 109 111 112 113

ij of a mile 106 107 109 111 112 113

One mile 102 103 105 107 108 109

Mile and ahalf 100 101 103 105 106 117

Two miles 98 99 101 103 104 105

2imileB 97 98 100 102 103 104

Three miles 96 97 99 101 102 103

Four miles 95 96 98 100 101 102

FOUR- YEAR- OLDS.
Four-year-olds, at all distances, from the beginning of the season in
May, to close of November, carry 118 tbs.

FIVE- YEAR-OLDS.

Distances. May. June. July. Aug. Sept. Oct. & Nov.

Half-mile 120 120 118 118 118 118

2 mile 120 120 120 118 118 118 I

One mile 122 122 120 120 118 118

Mile and a half 123 122 121 120 120 120

Two miles 124 123 122 121 120 120

2.V miles 125 124 123 122 121 120

Three miles 126 125 124 123 122 121

Four miles 127 126 125 124 12d 122

SIX YEARS AND AGED.

Distances. May. June. July. Aug. Sapt. Oct. k Nov.

Half-mile 120 120 118 118 118 118

i mile 120 120 120 118 118 118

One mile 122 122 120 120 118 118

Mile and a half 124 123 122 121 120 120

Two miles 125 124 123 122 121 120

2t miles 126 125 124 123 122 121

Three miles 127 126 125 124 123 122

Four miles 128 127 126 125 124 123

In races of intermediate lengths the weights for the shorter
distance are to be carried.

In races exclusively for three-year-olds or four-year-olds,
the weight shall be 1 IS lbs; and in races exclusively for two-
year-olds, the weight shall be 110 lbs.

Except in handicaps, and in races where the weights are
fixed absolutely in the articles, fillies two years old and geld-
ings of all ages shall be allowed 3 lbs., and mares three years
old and upward, shall be allowed 5 lbs. before September 1,
and three pounds afterwards.

Welter weights shall be 2b lbs. added to weight forage, and
in the absence of conditions, shall be the weights for steeple-
chases and hurdle races.

No horse shall carry less than 75 lbs. in any purse or sweep-

"Next to Ex-Governor Stanford of California, Governor
Gosper of Prescott, Arizona, is the largest owner of horses
on the Pacific Coast."

The above paragraph which is now going the rounds of
the press, is probably incorrect. It undoubtedly means
well-bred animals and without being informed of the num-
ber of Governor Gosper's horses, we are under the impression
that J. B. Haggin's stud contains the most. At the Rancho
Del Paso are over 200 horses, a large majority of them
of fine breeding.

Speed Premiums. — At the Stockton fair last week H. T.
Dorrance offered a special premium of a $25 saddle to the
horse owned in the district who made the fastest running
mile during the meeting, and a set of track harness valued
at ©65 to the district horse that made the fastest trotting
record. The saddle was awarded to Sam Stevison, who won '
the first heat of the mile and repeat race of Tuesday in 1:45.
The harness fell to L. U. Shippee's bay colt by Inauguration,
who scored a fourth heat in 2:40J.

Mambrino Wilkes Prizes. — Mr. Irving Ayres, owner of
Maubrino Wilkes, offered two prizes at the Stockton fair for
the best two-year-old colts sired by his horse. Eight com-
peted the firstprize, a handsome silver tea set, which was given
C. F. Perkins for the bay gelding Josh Whitcoinb, dam by
to Chieftain; and the second, a silver pitcher, to J. W. Wajreu,
for the brown stallion Alpheus, dam by Major Mono.

Dutch Oven, the St. Leger winner, scored another victory
last Monday in the fourth Great Foal Stakes at Newmarket.
Shrewsbury and Nellie ran a dead heat for second place.
There were seven starters, including Gerald.

The first number of the Breeder and Sportsman, pub-
lished in San Francisco, reached our sanctum a few days
ago. It is a very handsome journal, devoted to field sports
in general. The illustration of Electioneer on the title page
is an artistic effort far above those seen ordinarily in sporting
papers. Joseph Cairn Simpson is the editor, and judging
from his leading articles, he is the right man in the right
place. We will always welcome the Breeder and Sports-
man with pleasure, and read the accounts of that wonderful
country 'where it is published. — Southern Industries, Nash-
ville, Tenn.

The Breeder and Sportsman is the name of a new weekl
paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and published a
San Francisco, Cat., at five dollars per annum. The first
copy is at hand. For beauty of typography, extent and variety
of matter, and general make up, it is unexcelled by its cony
temporaries. Mr. Simpson is author of a popular book-
called " Horse Portraiture," and for more than a quarter of a [|
century has been a popular writer on horse and sporting
matters. He is admirably qualified to conduct such an enter-
prise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coust are to be < migratu-
lated upon having so able and gifted a champion of their in- i
terests. — St. Louis Rural World.

1882

£hc ^Breeder and j$ nortsntan.

215

ROWING.

Mr. Brennan's Challenge.

Ed. Breeder and Sportsman : In answer to what appears
to be a challenge from Jas. E. Brennan to match P. J. Bren-
nan against my son for $1,000 a side I desire to say that I
have twice waited upon Mr. Brennan in this matter without
getting any satisfactory or definite answer and do not pro-
pose to waste further time or trouble with it. Mr. Breunan
knows where I can be found and if he means business I in-
vite him to call. Mv money is ready, J. D. Griffin,

239 Steuart street, City.

The Long Bridge Oarsmen. — There are three crews in
training for the race on Thanksgiving Day for the cup offered
by the Breeder and Sportsman. The Golden Gate Club
has purchased a wooden shell from the defunct St. George
Rowing Clnb of Oakland. On Sunday the practice of the
Pioneer crew and the Golden Gate crew was watched with
interest by a number of spectators on Long Bridge. The
water was in good condition for the display of form. The
Pioneer erew had at the stroke a newly-arrived English oars-
man who is said by some to be John Largan, the Thames
sculler. This, however, is hardly probable, as according to
i English exchanges Largan sailed from Liverpool for Australia
some time ago, taking with him his boats and trainer, in-
tending to take part in the Punch regatta at Sydney. The
l new arrival is a strapping fellow and rowed in good form, but
his style did not amaze nor discourage the local oarsmen. The
! Golden Gate crew appeared upon the water soon after the
I Pioneer crew and made a very favorable impression. Although
| unused to their boat, the Golden Gate four showed a fine
I pace and pulled with a vigor that gave promise of their
I ability to stay a three-mile course after they have have had a
I few weeks1 practice. On the showing made on Sunday the
Golden Gate Club should win, unless their boat proves far
inferior to the paper shells which the Pioneer and Ariel crews
will row. It is not likely that the Golden Gate crew will be
handicapped in that respect, however, for the St. George
crew could always make better time in their old wooden
shell than in their new paper boat. While practicing for
the McKinley cup the St. Georges in their old boat rowed a
two-mile trial faster by sixteen seconds than a trial in the
paper boat under similar conditions of tide and weather.

Unfair. Criticism. — There are few professional athletes
who have been as roughly and unfairly treated by the sport-
ing press as Hanlan. To judge by the cards and challenges and
the criticisms aimed at the unfortunate Toronto oarsman one
would think that he is a craven -hearted individual, who has
to be forced by abuse into displaying his powers. Whenever
he hesitates for a day to accept a challenge which possesses
no pecuniary profit to him, the champion of the world hears
on all sides denunciations of his lack of spirit if not of actual
cowardice. Now the fact is that if ever there was an athlete
who was entitled to the most courteous consideration that
athlete is the Toronto oarsman. He has in rapid succession
met the best men of the world and insome thirty-four or five
match races rowed to win and never once lowered his colors.
He has crossed the ocean several times to meet the champions
of England and Australia, while he might dodge behind some
good excuse and decline to risk his reputation by encounter-
ing such formidable adversaries. While well and unham-
pered by business cares, he has always been ready to row any
man in the world, and it is therefore rather a small proceed-
ing to denounce him at this late day as a weak-minded speci-
men because after rising from a sickbed he declines to match
himself against some of the best men in the world. Taking
advantage of Hanlan's sickness Boss has claimed the cham-
pionship of the world, but there is no credit iu the title ac-
quired in such a way and its possession will be all the more
nnfortunatefor Boss when he meets the real champion fit and
well.

Kennedy Challenges Hanlan.— John A. Kenndy of Port-
land having failed to get a match with Courtney "has pub-
lished the following card in the Boston Herald:

'To the Editor of the Herald: Having seen the challenge
of Edward Hanlan addressed to Courtney, Boss or Lee, to |
row a three-mile race for S2,500 a side on any course between
Boston and Washington some time within two months, and
the same having failed of acceptance, I hereby offer to row
Edward Hanlan a race, under the conditions he has named,
at Boston, Silver Lake, Greenwood Lake, Philadelphia or
Washington, as mutually agreed upon. This proposition to
remain open for ten days, and, in case of non-acceptance, to
be open to any sculler in the world. As an earnest of inten-
tion I inclose draft for $1,000.

"I have until now refrained from addressing any challenge
to Mr. Hanlan on account of his published statement that
lie would not row a race this season; but, as he has recently
publicly offered to match himself to row this year, I offer
him the opportunity others have declined.

"John A. Kennedy.

"Portland, Maine, Sept. 15."

Kennedy is regarded by several professional scullers who
have practiced in the same course with him a very bpeedy
oarsman. After Courtney had made his fast time with Lee
at Bichfield Springs, Kennedy challenged him to a three-mile
race and deposited $1,000 to* back the race. His challenge
has gone unaccepted, and as Kennedy, as well as Davis, con-
templates abandoning boat racing, he has determined to have,
U possible, one good race with a first-class man before he
retires from boating, and to show his friends what he is capa-
ble of accomplishing in a single-scull shell. He seek royal
game, and enters the field of first-class oarsmen to row the
man who won the championship of America, England and
the world, and attained higher distinction than any other
oarsman ever aspired to.

The Halifax Regatta. — Two days of very good racing
took place on Belford Basin, September 6th and 7th. The
first event of the day was the three-mile race for four-oared
lapstreak gigs. The entries were: Griswold crew of Hali-
fax, Kiley-Ferguson crew of Halifax, Morash crew of Lunen-
burg, Ross-Foley crew of Halifax, West End crew of Boston,
Williams crew of Halifax, and Enterprise crew of Salem,
Mass. The Boston four snowed a little gain at the start, and
pulling strong and well, they soon showed a length in ad-
vance. The Boston boat made the turn first, two lengths
ahead, and was followed by the Williams and the Griswold
crews. On the homestretch the Boston men continued to
gain, but there was a good race between the Williams and
Griswold crews for second place. Williams' crew proved too
much for the Griswolds and came in second, about four
lengths in rear of the West End men, followed close by the
Griswolds. The Williams crew protested against the West
End crew receiving first place on the giouud of turning the
stake boat contrary tc the rules. The time made by the

leading boat was 20m. lSjs., and that by the second 20m.
37s. The race in double sculls — Hamm and Conley, being
the only competitors, went over the course alone and ob-
tained the prize. The distance was three miles, and the
time made 20m. 48] s. On the row-off of the four-oared race
the Boston crew again won. Time, 24m. 30s.

Three-mile race, single sculls — Entries: Hosmer of Bos-
ton, Lee of New York," Conley of Halifax, Melnenery aud
Driscoll of Lowell, Mass., Hamm and Smith of Halifax, and
Plaisted of Boston. Lee and Plaisted did not appear. Hamm
almost immediately took the lead, and passed the first mile
a length and a half ahead of Smith and Hosmer, who were
close together. At the mile and a half Hosmer had gained
on Smith, with Conley a good fourth, and the other two
some distance behind. Turning the buoy one of Hamms
rowlocks got out of order, and he had to stop. The delay,
though brief, enabled Ho»mer to get a slight lead. Smith and
Conley were following him, with Hamm fourth. Conley soon
caught and passed Smith, and settled down to catch Hosmer,
which he did before the end of the second mile. Hosmer
put on a spurt, and a beautiful race between them took place,
the Bostonian holdinghalf a length's advantage. The lead
was soon taken and maintained by Conley, while Smith by
this time was considerably behind Hosmer. Conley finished
first in 21m. 46s., four lengths ahead of Hosmer, who was fol-
lowed close by Hamm, Smith fourth, Driscoll and Melnenery
far in the rear.

Consolation race — Driscoll 1, Melnenery 2.

Boating at North Beach. — On Sunday last the Triton
Boat Club entertained a number of visitors. Several scratch
races enlivened the afternoon. The first race was between
two crews from the Triton Club in the barges Argonaut and
Lady Washington, the prizes being a gold badge for each
member of the crew. The Argonaut crew was composed of
Val Kehrlein Jr., Charles Rudolph, B. Kehrlein, Jos. Kehr-
lein and A. R. Tuckey, and the Lady Washington was
manned byE. Borremans, A. L. Schuppert, Harry Tuckey,
James Haughy and B. Tuckey. The course chosen was
from the Triton club-house to and around Alcatraz Island
and back to the club house. The Argonaut crew led their
opponents all the way round the course, finishing four lengths
in the lead. Time, 2-i:56.

A wherry race between E. Borremans and Harry Tuckey
from the Triton boat-house to Meiggs' wharf and return was
won by Borremans.

A scratch race followed between the following named crews:
J. D. Griffin, Otto Rudolph, James Haughy and Ed. Peterson
rowing the Lady Washington, H. Dobbin, W. Dunn, B.
Kehrlein and B. Tuckey rowing the Arion, Dan Griffin, Jos.
Kehrlein, A. P. Rothkopf and F. Fraser in the Argonaut,
and a crew in the barge Governor Perkins, consisting of J.
Lamb, J. Flinn, Aug. Schuppert, H. Tuckey. The course
was from the Triton boat house to a point of Meiggs' wharf,
thence around a schooner anchored out in the stream and
back to the club house. The race was won by the crew in j
the Lady Washington, Gov. Perkins second, Argonaut third, [
Anon fourth.

A scratch race then took place between the crews of the i
barges Argonaut, Gov. Perkins and Arion. The Argonaut i
crew was composed of Ad. Schuppert, J. Wilser, T. Watson, [
W. Smith; the Gov. Perkins' crew of A. R. Tuckey, C. Ru-
Rudolph, P. G. McVeigh, E. Gerlach, and barge Arion, J.
Clark, W. J. Farron, A. Kiumpp, B. Kehrlein, and E. Borre- !
mans. The course was the same as in the preceding race, [
and the race was won by the Argjanut crew; Perkins crew I
second, Arion crew third.

The last event of the day was between the barges Argonaut
and Perkins; the Perkins crew being J. D. Griffin, J. Lamb,
B. Kehrlein, J. Haughy. The Argonaut crew was composed
of Jim Brown, J. Keegan, P. Keegan and Ed. Peterson. The
race was won by the Perkins crew.

Errors in Timing. — Nothing could be more unreliable ,
than time as a test of the merits of oarsmen. Judging by the j
time made at Richfield Springs by Courtney, that sculler
should be able to beat any man in the world, but there is :
strong proof that he cannot beat some men in the second
class. The authorities have not yet accepted his wonderful1
record as correct. The Boston Herald of the 17th inst. has ■
the following reference to it:

" The time for the three miles rowed at Lake Maranocoot
last Wednesday when Riley and Kennedy rowed their race
was incorrect. Kennedy reached the turning stake iu 9 min- j
utes and 40 seconds from the time of starting, and was j
17 seconds ahead of Riley. He gained 3 seconds more i
on Riley going back, and made the entire distance in 20 m.
35s., Riley'stime being 20m. 53.]s. The timekeeper made a
mistake of one minute in calculation, just as the timekeeper
in the Courtney-Lee race at Richfield Springs is thought by
many oarsmen to have done.

Laycock's Ambition. — Jack Largan, who some months ago
beat Laycock and Pearce on the Thames, has written to some
friends in this city that Laycock will come to commence next
spring and try conclusions with the best oarsmen in this
country. Largan states that the improvement in Lay-
cock's style is wonderful. When Laycock first appeared on
the Thames he rowed in the same bad form as Trickett. The
art of the sliding reef was unknown to him and he used
sculls that lapped about a foot. After seeing the rig of the
American boats the burly Australian reconstructed his style
of rowing and he now uses the regulation short sculls with
wide blades and a slide twenty-six inches long. Largan
thinks that the Australian's pace has improved wonderfully
and that he ought to be able to give Hanlan a close rub and
to beat Ross or Courtney.

The World's Championship. — Hanlan, Courtney and Ken-
nedy met at Portland, Maine, on Tuesday last, and after a
lengthy discussion decided to postpone their race till June,
IS83. The stake money will be put up three weeks in ad-
vance of the races. The date of the races is to be named
six weeks previous, and the date is to be mutually agreed
upon. Three weeks must intervene between the race be-
tween Hanlan and Ross aud that between Hanlan and Ken-
nedy.

Sculling in England. — The race for the amateur cham-
pionship of England and the Wingfield diamond sculls was
rowed for over Putney Mortlake (River Thames) course ou
the 21st ult. The contestants were Willoughby Grove, of
the London Rowing Club, and Alexander Payne, of tLe Mons-
ley Boat Club. Payne won in 27m. 35s, Grove's time being
2Sm Is.

THE PADDOCK.

The Dangu Sale.

Another thoroughbred from France is coming to America
and according tu all the "experts" he will be a valuable ad-
dition to the blood stock of the c wintry. Still it is a singular
location for a thoroughbred which has cost nearly $40, 000 to
be sent to Erie, Pennsylvania, though Mr. Scott mav think
that if Erdeuhieni has been such a great success as a breeding
farm, turning out Parole, Iroquois and many other top-
sawyers in the southeastern pur don uf the State, the north-
west may be equally as fortunate.

The cable of the 8th announces that W. L. Scott, of Erie,
Pa., had purchased, at the sale of the Dangu Stud, in France,
the celebrated French race-horse Rayon D'Or. The reported
price is §30,000, the sale being made by Mr. Easton, of the
American Horse Exchange, and if breeding and performances
are elements of success in a stallion, and we think they are,
Mr. Scott has one which quite fills the bill. Rayon D*"Or is
a son of the French horse Flageolet, who won the Criterion
Stakes and Goodwood Cup. Flageolet was a sou ofPlutus,
who was by Trumpeter, andfrom a daughter of Planet (son
of Bay Middleton and a sister to Plenipotentiary), grandam
Alice Bray, by Venison, great grandam Darkness, by Glencoe.
Flageolet's dam was La Favorite, by Monarqne; second dam
Constance, by Gladiator; third dam Lanterue, by Hercule.
The dam of Rayon D'Or is Arancaiia, by Ambrose (son of
Touchstone and Annette, by Priam), from the famous Poca-
hontas, by Glencoe. It will be seen that Rayon D'Or has the
double cross"of Glencoe, which breeders now consider the key-
stone to success in this country, and as it is backed by for-
eign strains, breeders on this side of the water need not fear
mating double Glencoe mares to him. He has also the
double cross of Touchstone, through Trumpeter and Am-
brose, and these, with his crosses of Venison, Priam, Mon-
arque, and Gladiator, form a very happy combination of
blood.

Rayon D'Or was bred at the Dangi, Stud in 1S76. As a
two-year-old he ran eleven races, winningfour of them, viz.:
The Levant, a sweepstakes at Doncaster, in which he beat
Charibert, the after winner of the Two Thousan'1, the Clear-
well, and the Glasgow. As a three-year-old Rayon D'Or ran
twelve times, winning seven. His victories were the
St. James Palace Stakes, beating Charibert, Ruperra,
The Scot and three others. At Goodwood he won the Sussex
Stakes, at Dcncaster the St. Leger, in which he defeated a
field of sixteen. The French colt won by five lengths pulling
double. So sound and true were his legs that he never wore
bandages until a fortnight ago, and then after some grit had
worked under his boot and slightly grazed one of his legs as
observed by a commissioner of the Sporting Life, who says:
"When Araucaria's son was stripped on Doncaster Moor,
even those who looked him over at Goodwood, prior to his
cutting down Ruperra and others for the Sussex Stakes, will
be forcibly struck by the improvement which Tom Jennings
has wrought in the big chestnut, who has grown out and de-
veloped in muscle to tae most extraordinary degree; in fact,
if he goes on furnishing thus until next summer, he will be
noted a magnificent colt, even by his numerous decriers.
* * * Rayon D'Or's change, for the better, is most marked;
in fact, it would puzz'e me to recall to mind any three-
year-old who has trained on so well and so rapidly." The
next day Rayon D'Or walked over for the Zetland Stakes.
At Newmarket, in October, he won the Great Foal Stakes.
At the same meeting he was beaten three-quarters of a length
by Bay Archie, to whom he conceded seven pounds, for the
Newmarket St. Leger. He then won the Select stakes, beat-
ing a field of seven, pulling double by six lengths, and fol-
lowed it up, winning the Second Great Challenge stakes, in
which he gave away three years to our Parole, but closed the sea-
son by being beaten by Out of Bounds, to whom he conceded
sixteen pounds in a handicap.

At four years old Rayon D'Or started six times, winning
the Prix du Cadrau (2* miles), and the Prix Rainbow (3£
miles), at Paris. He then walked over for the Port Stakes,
at Newmarket, and the Prince of Wales Stake ;, sa-ne place.
AtjAscot he won the Rous Memorial, |with 132 lbs. up,
and was beaten for the Hardwicke Stakes by Exete- to whom
he conceded 10 lbs. He ran no more, but from the above it
will be seen that his performances we -e of a high class. He
earned the highest weights over long distances, and possessed
the speed to do so successfully; thus he cannot be denied the
lasting qualities which many of our old fogy turfmen are
prone to deny to imported horses. There can be no mistakir g
that the French have never ceased to pay a proper attentat n
to the development of stamina, and on his sirt's side Rayon
D'Or is French bred fjr upward of four generations, dating
back to the earliest French ventures in blood stock.

At the time of his St. Leger victory, the English writers
described him as a chestnut, standing 16 hands, and the lon-
gest horse that stripped for that race. Bis best points are
said to be his immense length, superbly placed shoulders,
wide hips, and good legs. His defects are stated to be a
weak neck, narrow chest, and lightflank. As a youngster he
was also held to be wanting in muscular development of the
quarters, but time has remedied that. As yet, it is not known
when the horse will arrive here, but all students of the Stud-
book and Racing Calendar cannot but feel that he is a valu-
able acquisition to our racing blood. — New York Spirit of th
Times.

The Lorillard Stable in England.— Mr. P. Lorillardhas
engaged Barrett, formerly with the Michel Grove stables, to
train his horses at Newmarket. The Manchester Sporting
Chronicle, while negotiations were in progress for a new
trainer, reported as follows: "There is a rumor that Tom
Cannon will shortly take the responsibility of Mr. Loril lard's
horses in training, Pincus having gone to America. It almost
approaches a certainty that the popular jockey traiu -r has
been asked to train them. There is nothing new in the fact
that stables which in one year have carried all before should
do little or no good the next, but Mr* Lorillard has certainly
had bad times this season with Gerald and others. The
greatest blow, however, must naturally arise from the fac(
that Wallenstein and Passaic — two cast-oflfa of the Btable —
have this year carried off so many valuable turf prizes, show-
ing either a lack of judgment on the part <>i those interested,
or giving another instance as to how mncn the vnlgai commod-
ity called Inch influences the too-too-utterly fascinating pas-
time of racing.

Match at Shcfvle Board.— A match game of shuffle '■■ Sold. — Gracie Mahon, the bay filly by Modoc, dam by Nor-
board for $250 a side by Wm. Ryan and Arthur Quinn folk, who ran fourth for the purse for two-year-olds atStock-
against John Farrelly and Samuel Costello takes place at ton on Wednesday of last week, was sold the same day by her
Farrelly & Mitchell's saloon, 485 California street, between owner, Jas. F. Mahon, to Edward Fay Of this city,
the hours of 12 and 4 o'clock p. M. Saturday. . $250,

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ENFORCE THE RULES.

We do not consider it necessary to offer apologies for
Tepeating appeals to the judges of racas to enforce the
rules. As guardians of the sports of the turf and track,
they must be inflexible in carrying out the provisions of
the code, and punish with inexorable firmness the infrac-
tions which bring racing and trotting into discredit.
The continued prosperity depends on the elimination of
fraudulent practices, and the magnitude of the interests at
stake demands the correction of evils which are now par-
tially condoned. If owners, jockeys and drivers do not
follow the proper course they must be compelled to , or
be otherwise banished from all participation.

We learn of two things at the late Stockton Fair that
deserve severe censure, and which, unfortunately, were
not properly dealt with. The fault does not rest so much
with the judges of the races in which the violations of
the rules took place, as in a lax and prevailing habit of
measuring the evil by the results which follow. This
practice has emboldened drivers to take risks which they
would have avoided if punishment was sure to follow
■whether the result of the heat or race was changed or
not.

One of the wrongs alluded to was of a peculiar char-
acter, and it is claimed that it was done in order to give
a chance for second money, and if so the object was ef-
fected. The history of the heat, as given to ns, was that
Starr King was in the lead, beating Director by a short
head, without an effort being made by the driver of Di-
rector to win the heat. Echora "won the first heat mer-
itoriously, and hence any horse which beat her for second
money, (unless she was distanced,) would have to win a
leat.

Now the only valid excuse which a driver trying to
"win can offer for not trying to win a heat, is when such
a course increases his chances of victory. To favor
another horse, to influence the betting, or, in fact, any-
thing which lessens the chances to win is, contrary to, all
sound principles of honor and honesty, as well as being
contrary to trotting law. In a ease where it is palpable
that the object was to unduly favor any one of the con-
testants, the judges if leniently inclined ought to fine the
erring driver to the full extent of the law; if they are
.guided by a consideration for the future welfare of the
sport any fine they could impose would not be commen-
surate, and suspension or expulsion should be the award.
There must be no dallying with crimes of this character,
no waiting to see how the race will end before inflicting the
penalty. The wrong done to the person who had fairly
earned the second money was small in comparison with
the example which was set. "We all know the vicious
effects of bad precedents, and the proneness of people to
excuse misconduct on the plea that others had done so
without rebuke.

The other violation of the rules reported was the foul
• driving of Starr King in order to try and defeat Romero,
■ and for which he was fined &25. It should have been
four times that amount if a fine was imposed, but fines
will not prove a remedy for this kind of work when large
amounts are at stake. And yet we consider the deliber-
ately throwing away a heat a worse crime than when a
man commits a foul in his anxiety to win. If the foul is
done to "help" some one else there is no excuse and con-
dign punishment should invariably follow. If either is
done by men who are prominent in the profession, the
more necessity for strict ruling, and the justice which is
invoked to lash the inferior while the upper goes scot
free is a temporizing folly, to call it no worse name. The
higher the position the greater the amenability to law,
and the more beneficial the example.

al management and especially of the capital sport which
was given. The only exceptions are in regard to the cir-
cumstances mentioned in another article and the great-
est share of the blame rightfully falls on the offending
drivers. There was a series of notable performances.

The yearling filly, sister to Honesty, by trotting in
3:03 takes the foremost rank for one of her age actually
competing in a race with colts of her age. Her sire, Priam,
will deservedly rank high as a getter of trotters, and as
he is by Whipple' s Hambletonian, his dam Revere by
imported Glencoe, a thoroughbred mare, his breeding is
of a kind that will warrant excellence in the stud. There
is another colt by him from Gilroy Belle by Lodi which
is ^highly spoken of, and though Honesty was rather
out-classed in those he met in this year's circuit, he is a
grand colt and sure to make his mark in the future . Else-
where Albert W receive the commendation he is fully
entitled to, and again we repeat that his race with the
fast mares Nellie R and Sweetness is the best four-year-
old performance ever recorded. We are informed that
before the season of 1882 is ended there will be an effort
to subtract the three seconds which Jay Eyre See leads
him, and if he should it will be a feat well worthy of the
foremost place. But it is a tremendous task which the
wonderful gelding has given him, and it is asking too
much for an entire colt to accomplish. It was a great
pity that' Brigadier met with the mishap, as there is no
question from all we can learn that he was a better horse
than ever before, and to beat him Romero would have
knocked every heat low in the teens. A gentleman who
informs us, and a close observer too, that the back quarter
was trotted in 32 seconds, and that the blood was actually
exuding through the sole of his feet. This paring and
cutting down the sole of the foot to such a thinness is
one of the worst things that can be done. As it was
Romero displayed wonderful speed when he had scarcely
been trained for sometime before he trotted at Sacramento
and according to those who were cognizant of the situa-
tion he was in, not yet recovered from the pinkeye, it
was certainly a wonderful performance. Should he com-
pletely recover from the epizooty there is little question
that he can make a mark that will place him in the
front rank of five-year-olds. Vanderlynn in trotting
in 2:22 is worthily entitled to a good place, and so is
Nellie R and the two-year-olds did well, so that there was
scarcely a race which was not good. Corette has gained
renown, and astonished nearly every one by her fast
work after so little training. Her 2:17 was made so
easily that it was evident she could have gone still faster
if it had been necessary. If nothing happens her she
will have to go East, as the side-wheelers of this coast are
not capable of contending against her.

Taken together the San Joaquin fair has been the best
that was ever held. The time of the various contests
has been good and the exhibition classes were superior.
The president, directors, all of the officers of the associa-
tion have labored intelligently and assiduously, and the
result has been a success in every respect. We are much
pleased to record the great event which took place, and
very sorry that business compelled us to labor at home
in place of attending the circuit.

THE P. C. B. H A. FALL MEETING.

THE FAIR OF THE SAN JOAQUIN.

There are good reports from this popular exhibition, and

all who attended speak in the highest terms of the gener-

In another column will be found the advertisement of
the fall meeting of the above association, and in the
' 'turf and track' ' department the nominations in the
stakes that are to be decided at this meeting. There
could not be a better showing for a successful meeting.
In the Ladies' Stake for two-year-old fillies are twenty
nominations, and in the Finigan Stake for all two-year-
olds are twenty-nine. In the "Vestal Stake for three-
year-old fillies are twelve nominations, and in the Fame
Stake for all three. year-olds are eighteen. In the Bal-
dwin, a post stake for all ages, a dash of four miles,
are six subscribers, and the progTamme which "will
close on the 10th of October completes the bill.
The time fixed, November 11th, 18th and 23d, -will
give the horses plenty of time to recover from the
running during the fairs, and also for the Cali-
fornia colts in the East to recuperate from the effects of
the journey. The stakes and purses which are yet open
and will close on the 10th proximo are well arranged
and soon after the closing the course will be selected
where the races will be run, and all the other arrange-
ments completed.

By referring to the nominations in the stakes that
closed the 1st of August, 1880 and 1881, it will be seen
that there is as nearly a certainty of good racing as can
be, and those which are yet to close will have a large
number of entries.

THE EMBRYO OF 1879.

publish the names of those who have been "declared1
out" of the stakes of 1880 and 1881. In the stake of
1879 there is no provision for declaring out. The forfeit
is $25, which has to be paid ten days before the time
fixed for trotting, or the subscriber is held for the
whole amount of the stake. The date of trotting has
been fixed ever since the first advertisement, viz: the first
Saturday in November. The track has not been selected,
yet. We will consult with A. P. Whitney and Captain
Ben E. Harris, and hope to give all the particulars in
the next number of this paper.

THE NELLIE R-SWEETNESS RACE.

As will be learned by the report of our special com-
missioner the race between Nellie R and Sweetness at
San Jose on Wednesday was the cause of a good many
reproachful comments. The charge "was made that
Goldsmith had lost the race purposely, and certainly
there were reasons for making it. We do not think,
however, that the defeat of Sweetness was intentional on
the part of her driver. From information obtained from
a trustworthy source there cannot be a question that
Goldsmith lost quite a large sum of money on his mare,
and from the accounts there is nothing to prove that
she could have won. She is notoriously " soft," and
after one hard fight in a heat she is ready to succumb.
This may be in part owing to the leg which precludes
the right sort of training, though as far as we have seen
she has neither the physical nor mental capacity to en-
dure a severe trial. There must be a whole lot of cold
crosses in her pedigree to nullify so many strains that
are known to be of the right stamp. But for all this we
do not like the way Goldsmith manages his horses, and
this is the only thing which gives color to the charge.
Director at Santa Rosa was either started, in a shape
which should have kept him from taking part or for a
wrong motive, Romero at Sacramento was given a
"stent" that demanded the best of condition, and the
conceding a heat to Starr King at Stockton cannot be
reconciled with straightforward dealing. Mr. Gold-
smith is a man of capacity. For one of his years he is
entitled to high rank in the profession. He is indus-
trious, of pleasing manners, intelligent and more than
usually attentive to his business. It may be that there
is an overpowering jealousy on the part of some of the
drivers and the whole thing is viewed through jaundiced
optics. Our commissioner may have been swayed by the
clamor though there cannot be a shadow of asper-
sion on the straightforwardness of his motives, and true"
to his reportorial instincts he made a faithful transcript of
what was passing. These occurrences are peculiarly un-
fortunate, and every one who has the turf interests at
heart must do their utmost to correct them.

THE SHOOTING SEASON.

In another part of this paper will be found a letter
from Mr. Rose concerning the Embryo stake of 1879
and 1880-81. We have been awaiting the close of the
San Jose fair when we will meet Captain Harris and

It did not require the intelligence conveyed in numer-
ous newspapers to cause a traveler on the Oakland ferry
boats to know that the " open season " had come. The
evening of the 14th, there was a crowd of eager sports-
men on the way to the selected grounds, and again on
the morning of the 15th. But Saturday, towards the lat-
ter part of the afternoon, the crowd had swelled into a
multitude, and rather a mixed multitude at that. Never
before did we see such a variety of dogs which were
deemed worthy of taking the field. A few handsome
setters of the fashionable line, now and then an old-
fashioned pointer, spaniels, retrievers, but the great ma-
jority of such a mongrel class that it would have puzzled
even our kennel editor to tell what combination had re-
sulted in such queer representatives of the canine race.

The accouterments in many cases were as queer as the
doo-s, but, for all that, you could see anticipated pleasure
beaming from the eye, and hope gave a roseate hue to
the future. We could fully appreciate the feelings, espe-
cially of the neophyte "shootists." Although, a long
time ago, how anxiously was awaited the first " good
tracking snow," and the right sort of a day for deer
hunting.

The snow must be deep enough so that the twigs
would not crackle under foot, and if there was a high
wind to relieve the boughs of the white drapery so much
the better. If lucky enough to jump a deer reposing
under tho shelter of a low^branchcd hemlock it wouffl
not run far with an avalanche of snow falling from,
thebranches, and then the wind made music among the
twigs which muffllcd the sound of the footsteps. Woj
have followed the track of a big buck from early in the
morning until it was too dark to distinguish the foot-*
prints without a thought of weariness until the trail was
forsaken, happy if now and then a glimpse of a white
tail was caught as it flashed through the gaps in the un-
derbrush, and eager to try again on the following morn-
ing.

The California sportsman is fortunate in being able to
gratify his fondness for shooting without the discomfort
which attended still-hunting in the woods of Northern

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Pennsylvania in the winter time. Trailing through two and Swiveller? I am only one of hundreds who think they
or three feet of newly fallen snow with now and then a
dab of it filling neck and ears, running or rather
floundering through the mixture when the tracks showed
that the deer had taken fright, perspiration streaming
from every pore, and then cautiously creeping when the
"signs" gave a token that the animal was not far in ad-
vance. What a contrast to the December days of this coun.
try and also what a contrast in the chances for the sports of
the field. In those old-time sporting days we refer to
the choice was restricted; excepting wild pigeons in the
spring and autumn, and pheasants (ruffed grouse) and a
staaggling wild duck there were no other birds. Foxes
were numerous and afforded capital sport with hounds,
though the country was so rough that a legitimate fox
hunt would have been an impossibility. In the big
woods were bears and panthers, and forty years ago
plenty of deer. Here there is such a wide variety that
the difficulty is to select the game, and from the tufted
<ruail to the wild goose, and from the squirrel to the
grizzly, there are opportunities for rare sport.

That many have had fine sport is shown by the fa-
mous "bags" reported, and as the season advances there
will, doubtless, be still better returns.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

Erratum. — With the hurry of late copy and the disad-
vantages under which printers labor who are yet unfamiliar
with the destinctive language of the turf and the points
where absolute precision is required several errors have
crept into the Breeder axd Sportsman" of late. Some of
these are of importance as changing the status of horses in
the record. The official summaries of the Sacramento
meeting will be printed in these columns in the near future,
entire. In the race won by Director at Stockton he was
credited, through a typographical error, with figures that
would bar him from the 2:23 class and to set him right we
reproduce the summary of that race corrected to conform to
the facts.

SUMMARY.

"" Same Day.— Trotting. 2:25 class. Purse, $1,000, and $200 added if more
-than ten entries. Four moneys.

J. A. Goldsmith names blk s Director by Dictator 2 2 1 1 1

C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King, by Geo. M. Patcoen. .A 1 3 2 2

L. H. Titus names br m Echora, by Echo 1 4 2 4 4

J. H. Dodge names ch b Honesty, by Priam 3 3 5 3 3

J. Hiigbes names b g Cairo, by Chieftain 5 5 4 5 5

Time— 2:23k, 2:23j, 2;23J, 2:25i, 2:26£.
J. M. Learned's b s Reliance, by Alexander, H. R. Covey's b g
Cap't. Smith, by Locomotive, G. Valensin's ch s Crown Puint, by Specu-
lation, J. Cochran's ch g Ashley, by Plumas, and L. J. Rose's blk s Del
Sur, by The Moor were drawn. ■

The Stallion Race at Chicago was won by Monroe
Chief in 2:20, 2:21 J, 2:22; Black Cloud second. Romero
trotted in Stockton in 2,20, 2:19£.'2:22with Brigadier second.
This is certainly a better showing than the Eastern contestants
displayed, and when itis taken into consideration that Ko-
mero is only five years old the superiority is still more mani-
fest, It is merely a question of a few years when California
will take first place in all of the records as she now does in
the yearling, two-year-old and four-year-old stallion calendar.
It was very unfortunate that Brigadier had been lamed by
the smith paring his feet too thin, or the time would have
been faster. The general opinion was that the bay was a bet-
ter horse than ever before, and with his feet right the teens
should have been made in every heat.

can do it single or double every day in the week. Mr. Work
has said publicly several times of late that he would
trot his horses for fabulous amounts against Early Rose
and Aldine next week (meaning this week) which conclusively
shows that they are in condition. He has named large
amounts, knowing that Mr. Vanderbilt never bets on his
horses, and thinking that no one else would bet him the large
sum named. Mr. Vanderbilt believes his team made 2:164;
and thinks that with the driver who drove them they can
beat it, and so does the writer of this. In this belief and to
stop all talk about the speed of these horses the writer has
asked Mr. Vanderbilt for the loan of his team for a few days,
and he has assented. I now offer to bet that the mare Al-
dine, owned by Mr. Vanderbilt, will beat either of Mr.
Work's horses, best three in five, on Monday of nest week, at
Charter Oak Park track, Hartford, Conn. ; §10,000 that Early
Rose, the other of Mr. Vanderbilt's horses, will beat the other
of Mr. Work's horses, best three in five, on Wednesday of
next week, at the same track, and §10,000 that Early Rose
and Aldine together will beat Edward and Swiveller, the
horses referred to above, best three in five, in double harness,
on Saturday of next week, Mr. Work to have the choice of
which of his horses he will trot against Aldine on Monday;
all these bets to be taken or none. The money to be depos-
ited with the editor of the New York Herald and the races to
be play or pay, these propositions to be accepted on Thurs-
day morning, 21st instant, and the money to be deposited
within twenty-four hours thereafter. If the days named
should prove stormy the race to take place the first good day
thereafter. Charter Oak track has been named because it is
in the National Association and no one can object to it.
New York, Sept. IS, 1SS2. T. C.

. E.

The Nutwood Colt advertised for sale by George W.
Hancock of Sacramento, should be a valuable acquisition to
almost any stud farm. His dam being by John Nel-
son greatly enhances his value. We learn that he is a very
fine looking colt.

The Hambletonian stallion also advertised is fashionably
bred and is well worth the attention of purchasers.

Tulare Valley Fair. — John F. Uhlhorn, Secretary of
the Tulare Valley Agricultural Association, writing under date
of the 27th instant, says:

The Second Annual Fair of the Tulare Agricultural Associ-
ation will take place at Visalia, commencing October 11th and
closing on the 14th. Many fine horses from Fresno, Kern
and Tulare counties are here and training for the races to be
held at the time. The fair promises- to be one of the largest
ever held in the way of exhibition of stock. We are in the
midst of a stock raising country, and some of the best in the
State have been raised here.

The Double Team Controversy.
"The trial" of Aldine and Early Rose at Hartford when
they were timed in 2:164, has solicited more than the usual
amount of discussion and comment. As Mr. Vanderbilt -will
not wager money on his horses, a friend has secured the
services of the fast team, and the following pronunciamento
appears in the New York Herald:

To the Editor of the Herald: Some of the papers of
this city have several times within the last few days con-
tained slurs and pretended doubts of the time made by Mr.
Vanderbilt's team, Early Rose and Aldine, at Hartford, Sep-
tember 13. On that occasion there were four or five gentle-
men entirely unknown to Mr. Vanderbilt and who were ac-
customed to timing horses present, who timed the horses in
2tl6J and at the driver's request made an affidavit of the fact.
I wish here to ask, are these men not to be believed just as
much as the individual friends of Mr. Work, who timed his
horses at Fleetwood, July 13, and which time neither Mr.
Vanderbilt or nis friends have never disputed ? Is it con-
sistent for persons who were not at Hartford to deny these
gentlemen's statements, carefully keeping their own names
private ? Why should not this team of mares heat Edward

Californians at Sheepshead Bay

The following accounts of Gano's victory and the Duchess
of Norfolk's unfortunate contretemps at Sheepshead Bay on
September 19 are from the New York Worlp:

Handicap Sweepstakes of S20 each, balf forfeit, for two-year-olds,
with $600 added; the second to receive SI 50 out of the stakes. Three-
quarters of a mile.
E. J. Baldwin names b c Gano, by Grinstead, dam SantaAnita, 94

pounds (M. Donohue) 1

G. T. Johnson names ch f Lizzie Mc, by Alarm, dam Lady Motley, 80

pounds (Kayf ord) 2

Frederick Carter names b f Felicia, by 111 Used, dam Felucca, 92

pounds (Barnee) 3

P. H. Ryan names ch f Adalgisa, by Count d'Orsey, dam Adosinda, 92

pounds (Barrett) 4

James T. "Williams names ch f Pearl Thome, by Pat Malloy, dam Dol-
ly Morgan, 87 pounds (Young) 5

Preakness Stables names b f Vintage, by Virgil, dam Madame Dudley,

80 pounds (J. Donohue) 6

G. L. Lorrillard names b c Magnate, by Glenelg, dam Minx, 68

pounds (Brennan) 7

John Kay names ch f Caramel, by Monarchist, dam Bon Bon, 80

pounds (Greenhouse) 8

J. R. Keene names b f Palmetto, by Virgil, dam Squeeze 'Em, 83

pounds (Cunningham) 9

J. Carter & Co. name b f Bridesmaid, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Miss

Austine, 84 pounds ■.'. (Harrington) 10

A. Burnbam names ch g Earon Feverot, by Bonnie Scotland, dam

Lady Lindora, 93 pounds (Higgs) dr

Time— 1:16&.

Gano was the favorite, sellingin the pools for $I00;Felicia
and Magnate, $S0 each; Vintage, $60; Pearl Thome, §40; the
field, ©120. In the betting there was 7 to 2 against *Gano, 5
to 1 each against Vintage and Felicia, 6 to 1 against Magnate,
S to 1 against Pearl Thorue and Adalgisa, 10 to 1 against Liz-
zie Mc, 12 to 1 against Palmetto, 20 to 1 against Caramel and
30 to 1 against Bridesmaid. The mutuals paid §17 70.

Vintage was the first away. Bridesmaid second, Palmetto
third, Magnate fourth, Felicia fifth, Gano sixth, Adalgisa
seventh, Pearl Thorne, Caramel and Lizzie Mc being far in
the rear. Going down the back stretch to the three furlong
pole Palmetto lead by a head, Vintage second, two lengths in
front of Felicia, Bridesmaid fourth, Magnate fifth, the others
following as best they could. At the half-mile pole Vintage
led half a length, Palmetto second, a lengthinfront of Felicia,
third, she a length and a half in front of Magnate, Gauo fifth,
Bridesmaid sixth. Pearl Thorne seventh, Lizzie Mc eighth,
Caramel ninth, Adalgisa tenth. A change of positions rapidly
occurred on the lower turn, and as the youngsters passed the
three-quarter pole Gano was leading a length, Felicia second,
half a length in front of Magnate, Vintage fourth, Pearl
Thorne fifth, the others close up. From that place to the
stand Gano had nothing to do but gallop home an easy win-
ner by two lengths, Lizzie Mc second, four lengths in front
of Felicia, third, Adalgisa fourth, Pearl Thorne fifth, Vintage
sixth, Magnate seventh, Caramel eighth, Palmetto ninth,
Bridesmaid tenth. Baron Faverot did not start. Time,
1:16£.

A Handicap Sweepstake of S30 each, half forfeit, for three-year-olds,
with S600 added ; the second to receive S150 out of the stakes. " One mile
and a half.
P, Lorillard names ch c Herbert, by Glenelg, dam Kate Mattingly, 105

pounds (W. Donahue) 1

A. Burnham names b g Frankey B, by Monarchist, dam Alala, 105

pounds (Higgs) 2

Dwyer & Brother name b g Blenheim, by Billet, dam Keno, 90 pounds

(Sheridan) 3

G. L, Lorillard names ch c Volusia, by Pat Malloy, dam Vandalia;

90 pounds (Brennan) 4

D. Colaizzi names b f Laura Glass, by Buckden, dam On Time, 98

pounds : (O'Leary) 5

Theo. Winters names b f Duchess of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Marion,

82 pounds , (M. Donahue) G

Time— 2:39ft.

Duchess of Norfolk was the favorite, selling in the pools
for §460; Herbert, §240; Frankey B, $80; Blenheim, S60;
the field, $90. In the books there were six to five against
Duchess of Norfolk, five to two against Herbert, seven to one
against Laura Glass, eight to one each against Frank B and
Blenheim, and ten to one against Volusia. The mutuals paid
$15 70.

Duchess of Norfolk led to a scattering start, Frankey B.
second, Volusia third, Laura Glass fourth, Blenheim fifth,
Herbert sixth. When the horses passed the three-quarter
pole Blenheim and Duchess of Norfolk were running head
and head half a length in front, of FraukeyB third, balf a
head in front of Laura Glass fourth, Herbert fifth, Volusia
sixth. When the horses passed the judges' stand Blenheim
led by a head, Duchess of Norfolk second, one length in front
of Frankey B, Laura Glass fourth, Herbert fifth, Volusia
sixth. Duchess of Norfolk led around the upper turn by a
neck and passed the quarter pole half a length in front of Blen-
heim, the latter three lengths in advance of Frankey B, he one
length ahead of Herbert, fourth; the latter three lengths in
advance of Laura Glass, she three lengths ahead of Volusia,
who was indulging in his usual game of sulks. Duchess of
Norfolk showed the way down the backstretch and led a
length at the half-mile pole. Blenheim second, two lengths in
front of Frankey B; Herbert fourth, Volusia fifth, Laura
Glass, sixth. Going around the lower turn Duchess of Nor-
folk had half a length the best of it, Frankey B and Herbert
side and side, second and third, the others following some
distance away, Getting into the homestretch Herbert on the
outside passed Duchess of Norfolk at the seven-furlong pole,
and led a trifle at the foot of the grand stand, where the

Duohess of Norfolk, being whipped, swerved in on Herbert,
fouling him aud knocking him out of his stride, and coming
on she passed the judges' stand a length in front of Herbert.
The judges were unanimous in giving the race to Herbert and
placingDuchessof Norfolk last in therace, The judges placed
Herbert first, Frankey B second, Blenheim third, Volasia
fourth, Laura Glass fifth and Duchess of Norfolk sixth.
Time 2:394.

The Oregon Cup.

BUMJIABY.

Salem, Sept. 22.— The Oregon cup, of $1,000 value, for all ages, first
horse $700, second $200, third $100. Two and a quarter miles.
Cy. Mulky names br c Billy Coombs, by Sbannen, out of Ruth Ryan,

by Lodi, 4 yrs. 108 lbs l

Foster Bros, names ch h Connor, by Norfolk, 5 years, 114 lbs 2

Jerome Porters names ch m Trade Dollar, by Norfolk, 5 years, 114

Its S

The time by quarters was as follows:

First quarter :27

Half mile :55J

Three quarters 1 53

One mile 1 :50£

Mile and a quarter 2:17

Mile and a half 2:45J

Mile and three-quarters 3:12£

T wo miles 3 :41

Two and a quarter miles 4:09

The horses walked to the saddling post and were stripped
off to the view of a handful of admirers. The mellow Sep-
temper sun fell upon their satin-like coats with a glow of im-
partial tenderness, as Trade Dollar pranced about in her
gleam of golden chestnut, while Connor's rich bronze made a
still further contrast with the rare rosewood tint of the Idaho
colt. In the meantime teu thousand people were crowding
into the grand stand and awaiting the signal for an event
which would change the ownership of ten thousand dollars
in less than five minutes.

William Bigham, of Spokane Falls, had been chosen as
starter, and he got the horses in place just before 2 o'clock. .
Taking his flag in hand, he said, "move up now, boys," aud
the gallant steeds cantered up to the score. Seeing they
were all under full headway, he threw down the flag with
Coombs about twenty feet behind the other two. Trade
Dollar took the lead at once, hotly pursued by Connor, while
young Smith took his colt well in hand and prepared for a
waiting race. As they came by the stand a volley of cheers
went up from the crowd. "Trade Dollar forever," cried a
Walla Walla man. "Look at the old cock with the specks,
how he's hoofin' it," said a southern Oregon man. The leal
winner glided along behind them with strong but stealthy
stride. The other two boys were laying back and pulling
while Louis sat perfectly upright, but it was the great strong
neck of the big colt that pulled him into this position. Con-
nor's white nose began to show in front of the mare as they
passed the quarter pole, and half a mile of the journey was
over. Still the daughter of Norfolk stubbornly contested
every inch of the ground with him while the brown colt was
fighting for the bit behind them. Louis had pulled in close
to thefence and was running as short a race as possible. At
the half-mile pole" the old horse was still in front, yet Trade
Dollar did not yield but kept on his shoulder with unflinch-
inggameness. Just as they reached the three-quarter pole
from which they had started, Connor let in a ray of day-
light between them, but the mare moved up again and he was
unable to take the track from her until half way down the
stretch. A roar of enthusiasm went up as Connor ran, by
the stand a length ahead of the mare, while Coombs was
now so close on her heels that he looked fit to cut her
down. Away they go around the turn and Louis gives the
colt his head. Now he leaps ahead amid loud cheers and
laps Trade Dollar. She falls back badly cramped, and the
colt now goes up to the old white-faced stud. Cooper calls on
Connor and the old horse puts forth another effort although
his game leg is beginning to pain him. As they go up tne
backstretch for the last time there is an effort to do or die.
Coombs forges ahead, inch by inch, with his stealthy, insid-
ious stride. He is at Connor's saddle, now on his neck at
the half-mile pole, a mile and three-quarters gone, and now
they are preparing to round the bend. Cooper is urging his
horse quietly all the time while outside of him strides along
the dark specter, ridden by the purple jacket. They are out
of the straight run and rounding the bend. Smith shakes
up the big colt, and quick as a flash he is in front far enough
to take the track. As he hugs the fence closely he casts a
glance over his shoulder and sees Connor in terrible distress.
The game leg has gone by the board at last, and Trade Dollar;
badly cramped, has rallied again for the final effort. Poor
old Connor, game and- true, staggers home like a drunken
man, under the sharp lash of Cooper's whip, but the trick is
done and the race is out and gone. Billy Coombs has won
it in 4:09, having cantered home all through the last quarter.
An analysis of the race by quarters, given below, will show
that it was ridden with admirable judgment was one not re-
markable for auy great burst of speed. But the rating was
superb and nicely calculated for a victory without distressing
the horse. Coombs blew out finelv and was fit to run again
at the end of twenty minutes, while Trade Dollar was ter-
ribly distressed. Connor's tendons had sprung so as to pre-
clude all hope of his ever participating in another c mtest.

Seldom has a race been run, in Oregon or anywhere else,
where there was so much good feeling exhibited and so much
of that genuine love of fair play which should animate every
contest of this kind. Men must run to win reputation as well
as money, and to accomplish that end the best horse must
be allowed to win. That such was the result of Friday's race
no sane man could doubt . True it is that Connor has a faster
record than that of this race, but it was evident to the eye of
the greatest novice in racing that Coombs won with plenty to
spare and that, when occasion may require it, he will be able
to beat the record of this race by a handsome margin.
Praises from fair lips greeted the conquerer whose gaily
dressed jockey rode him off in triumph, while a few of more
tender nature lingered to gaze upon the great white-legged
chestnut whose sun had set forever. He had fallen hie
Boabdil onhis shield, never to rise again. Never again will
the silken jacket gleam above his burnished hide; never
again will the prick of steel make its mute appeal to his heart
of oak; but future generations of high-imttled racers, foaled
under the balmy skies of the far-off Modoc land, shall proud-
ly own him as their sire and bear his owners' colore to fame
and victory. The game old mine was taken with cramps
about a mile aud a quarter out in the race, and when she
came out she was jumping straight up and down, as horses
do in that condition. Buchanan handled her very carefully,
after the race, and she was soon feeling a good deal better.
This mare will probably be retired from the turf next spring,
and bred to Glen Dudly or Old Lodi. The breeders of our
State can now see what they lost when they let the sire of
Billy Coombs go back to California, for he was offered for
at Salem. Gov. Stanford owns him now, and would v
five times that amount for him. — Portland Oregoniai

218

3PxjC ItetUr and jlnortsmatt.

Sept 30

YACHTING.

The Mosquito Race.

The regatta last Saturday under the auspices of the San
Francisco Yacht Club for the small yachts of the bay was in
every respect successful. There were a goodly number of
entries, the wind was steady enough, the water smooth, and
the day fine. A more good-humored crowd never competed
in a regatta. The start was not as good and even as it was
last year, owing to the boats not having been formed in lines
according to class, but they generally got off well together,
except the Chiqnita, Skipper and Three Brothers, each of
which started behind her class somewhat.

The Whitehall boats went off first, in pretty good style.
They were as follows : Faugk-a-Ballagh, Dreadnaught, Pride
of the Bay, Bough and Beady, Captain Sennett, Frank Elli-
son, Walk-along-John, Thos. Kendall, Unknown and Stand-
by. Then the second class followed three minutes later, and
so on untill all five classes were sailing along, the rear being
brought up by the Italian fishermen's boat. Pretty soon the
whole fleet was off", and being joined by a lot of big yachts a
very picturesque sight was presented. Among the other
yachts out were the Casco.witha large Oakland party aboard;
the Lillie, Emerald, Startled Fawn, Magic, Clara, Nellie, Ariel
(schooner), and Frolic. The wind held steady all around the
course and the boats generally were well sailed. The follow-
ing table shows the results:

SECOND CLASS.

Name. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time.

Lark 19 :3 1:43:19 1 :27 :34

Con O'Connor 16 1:26:57 1:27:57

Squibob '. . . .20 1 :53 :30 1:28:30

C0ra 16 2;24:25 2:05:25

Chiqnita 20 2:32:00 2:17:00

Rooster 17:6 2:55:10 2:37:10

Triton 15:6 Withdrawn.

THIRD CLASS.

Name. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time.

Carrie 24 1 :23 :25 1 :12 :25

Fleetwiug 24.11* 1:23:05 1:13:05

Blackbird 22:9 1:27:35 1:15:20

Sadie 21 :6 1 :S6 :15 1 :22 :45

Emilie Ethel ,....- 23 :24 1 -.M :27 1 :27 :42

Skipper 21.6 1 :57 :30 1 ;44 :U0

Rush '25 2:L0:£0 2:10:30

Shadow ,. 22:6 Withdrawn

FOURTH CLASS.

Name. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time.

Fawn 28:3 1:25:45 1:19:00

"76" 26:6 1:33:32 1:24:52

Daisy 27:3 1:42:55 1:35:40

FIFTH CLASS.

Name. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time.

Thetis 3a :6 2:07:40 2:06:10

Flirt 33 :0 2 :09 :35 2 :07-35

SIXTH CLASH i. Fl SH ERMEN I ,

Name. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time.

Shamrock 24:3 1:29:30 1:18:45

Three Brothers 32:3 1:26:25 1:21:40

John of PrOLida 23:0 l:b4:25 1:22:25

Bottle Mejer 23:3 1:34:20 1:22:35

FOR THE FLAG.

Flag. Length. Actual Time. Corrected Time. Race.

Thetis 33:6 1:09:25 3,:07:55 1

Flirt 33:0 1:13:12 1:11:12 2

The first race was composed of Whitehall boats. The first
one in was the Captain Sennett, sailed by Mr. Fitzgerald.
She started at 1 :43 and got back at 3 :07 :55. This boat was
built by O'Connell of North Beach. The second was Faugh-
a-Ballagh, built by Twigg of South Beach and sailed by P.
Fitzgerald, her owner. She came in at 3:11:35. The third
was the John. Kendall, sailed by Tommy Kendall. She
started at 1:43 and got in at 3:16:45. Among the other boats
in the race were a lot of New York built craft, but they were
beaten by the home production.

The Lark won second class first prize, O'Connor second
prize and Squibob third prize.

The Carrie won first honors in third class, Fleetwing sec-
ond, Blackbrid third, Se die fourth.

The Fawn took first prize in fourth class and the "76" took
second.

The Thetis won the first prize in class five, and took the
prize flag for fastest corrected time.

The Shamrock took first prize for fishermen's boats, Three
Brothers second and John of Procida third.

Altogether the Mosquito race was a very successful one and
will bear repeating.

An Interesting Canoe.— Captain S. D. Kendall's canoe is
a marvel in the matter of construction. He built the canoe
himself, made the paddle, sails and oars, and has invented
and constructed the best setof infolding outriggers thatcanbe
found in any light craft. The hull is constructed on the "np
and down nailed carvel system." She is smooth outside and
inside, her shell being made of smooth streaks only one-half
iuch wide by one-fourth inch thick. These strips are nailed
upon the light ribs, or timbers, and galvanized brads are
driven perpendicularly through two strips and into the third
streak below. These brads are three inches apart. The ribs
are of red elm, set three inches apart. The deck, though
only one-fourth of an inch in thickness, is, by this system of
nailing, made so strong that a man weighing 175 pounds can
stand and step about upon it. The keelson is ten inches
wide and one inch in thickness, beveled from the keel to the
thickness of the planking. Weight of canoe with oars, pad-
dle, spars, sails, rudderand hatches, lOOpounds. Thiscanoe
is the last one of several built by this amateur canoeist, and
there is an immense amount of work and thought represented
in the details of a most interesting little craft which is appro-
priately named "Solid Comfort."

Small Yachts Have Bights.— The New York Forest and
Stream says: The collision between the sloop Sagitta and the
schooner Varema while working out of .New Bedford harbor
in company with the New York Y. C. fleet has not been cor-
rectly reported. Both were on starboard tack, the Sagitta
leading and holding a closer wind. Varema overtook the
sloop and finding that she could not weather, attempted to
run her lee too late, poking her jibboom through SagiLta's
mainsail, and causing other damage necessitating a vexatious
delay for repairs. It is altogether too common for large ves-
sels to ignore the rights of smaller yachts, in the belief that
the latter will keep clear rather than risk collision. The rule
of the road should be strictly observed as a matter of pride,
to say nothing of the law. Too many skippers slightly as-
sume the responsibility of disregarding the rules to save a
little trouble. Ordinary considerations and courtesy should
prompt large yachts to go through the lee of small ones, un-
less at undue risk or sacrifice to themselvs. •

The officers of the London, England, Cruising Club have
decided to offer a prize to such member of the club as shall,
in the opinion of the officers, have carried out the most en-
terprising, skillful and successful cruise of the season of 1882.
In awarding the prize, regard will be had to the nature, size

and accommodation of the yacht, boat or canoe, in which the
cruise shall have been carried out, the method of camping or
sleeping out, etc., so as to give an equal chance to the owners
of small and large craft. Competitors must send in acojuuts
of their cruises to the rear-commodore, signed with their
names, befor the 1st of November, 1S82, and the winning
cruise will be published as such in Hunt's Magazine.

Two gentlemen have left the Canoe Islands, Lake George,
for an extended cruise bound for the Gulf of Mexico. They
will haul over into Lake Champlain from Lake George, cruise
to Whitehall, and follow the canal to Troy, on the Hudson
Biver. Then they will cruise on the Erie canal westward to
Buffalo on Lake Erie. The coast of Lake Erie will be worked
as far as Cleveland, Ohio. From Cleveland the canoeists will
proceed to Cincinnati on the Ohio Biver. From Cincinnati
they will descend the Ohio and Mississippi to New Orleans,
and will cross that city to Lake Pontchar train and the Gulf of
Mexico. They will then continue along the coast eastward
and southward until they have passed Cape Sable on the
southwest end of Florida. If time permits the canoests will
push there explorations around the southern through Card's
Sound and Biscay Bay to Cape Florida, and from that
locality proceed northward on their homeward journey.

Hereshoffs high speed yacht Permalia seems to be doing
pretty well. The Toronto Globe gives the following concern-
ing a race with a fast lake steamer, Aug. 18. "The much-
talked of race between the steamer City of Cleveland and the
new yacht Permalia took place to-day. The run was made
from the Star Island House to St. Clair, a distance of about
twenty-seven miles, resulting in the Permalia beating the
steamer nearly half a mile. The yacht is a grand success
throughout, both in speed and comfort. There are pospects of
another race next Thursday, on the dawn trip of the Cleve-
land."

The fast 40-ton cutter Annasona may come to New York
waters next season. She is 68 feet long, 11 feet 6 inches
beam and 96 draught. Says Bell's Life; 'The Annasona, with
a new bowsprit, took the Cowes Town Cup, and proved her-
self to be undoubtedly the best boat of her rig and size that
ever answered the starting gun. Possibly Mr. Hedderwick
may now put his last year's notion into shape, and take her
to New York.

During the race the other day some of the big yachts were
poorly handled. One very large yacht nearly raa over a
small one. The small one, was in the race and the big one,
not the small one was by the wind and the other one run-
ning free, and there was no excuse except very bad mansea-
ship or extreme carelessness. The nearness of collision
made the little fellow keep away and he lost nearly several
minutes in the race.

An enterprising photographer took a set of instantaneous
views of the mosquito race on Saturday. In addition to the
small yachts, he obtained pictures of the Chispa, Clara and
others all under way in a very good breeze. The picture
shows 22 boats, all under sail at once snd racing. The pic-
tures of the fishermen's boats are particularly good.

Mr. Bogers' new cutter Bedouin is about complete, and
will sail on a cruise next week. Without doubt, she is the
finest yacht ever built in this country. It is probable, also,
that she will be fast, as her rig is a very taunt one. The
only drawback is her extreme draught, which will close to
her many of our harbors. — Spirit of the Times.

The old steam yacht Brisk, built for Balston, has been
overhauled, practically rebuilt, had new engines and boilers
put in her, and now belongs to Captain Simpson. She has
been tried and found to work well. She will go up the
Coast before long.

THE GUN.

Game Preserves in the Marshes.

It is only within the past few years that such things as
game preserves have been thought of in California, and even
now they are mainly confined to the limited regions of the
river marsh lands, and are few in number. The growth of
the railroad system of the State and the improved facilities
for sportsmen to get to hunting grounds has had the usual
effect of increasing the number of hunters and decreasing
the game. People fond of duck hunting find to their dis-
may when they reach a point where the railroad passes a
good marsh that lots of people get off at the same station.
On the marshes south of this city on both sides of the bay
this remark is particularly applicable as any hunter knows.

The tule lands on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers,
and the extensive marshes surrounding Suisun bay, form the
favorite resorts of our water fowl. Ducks of all varieties
swarm there in the season and some of them remain there to
breed. Geese are abundant; in fact so much so as to be a
nuisance. So many hunters from the city visit these marshes
on Saturdays and Sundays as to scatter the game and fright-
en it off, or drive it over into the large bays.

A number of gentlemen fond of duck hunting have formed
shooting clubs, leased tracts of land on these marshes or
islands.and keep the ponds therein for their own sport. They
have a man in charge and'warn off "pot hunters" and others
who invade the premises.

As an illustration of how this sort of thing is done, when
done in style, the example may be cited of the Teal Shooting
Club, which is composed of a number of gentlemen of this
city. This is our most wealthy club, has the best outfit and
has the best ponds in the State.

Their preserve is in the Suisun marsh, where the railroad
crosses Cordelia creek and the Frankhorn slough. They
have what are known as the Payne ponds. James Payne
some years since leased this large tract and Bhot on it for the
market. By and by it became so noted and so many people
came there that he built and fitted up an ark and for a con-
sideration gave hunters the privilege of shooting there. He
furnished accommodations, "grub," boats and men, so the
place soon became a favorite one to visit.

When the railroad was completed across the marsh from
Benicia to Suisun a flag station called Teal was established
for the accommodation of hunters. It is near by this station
that the arks are kept.

The Teal Shooting Club bought from Payne his lease of
these grounds for some S2,000, taking his ark, duck boats
and outfit. The ark is 26x14 feet with three-foot guards
around it. It has a dining-room, kitchen and storeroom, all
neatly fitted up. They have had also a new ark built with a
hull 36x16, with three-foot guards, and have fitted it up in
fine style. In it there are eight staterooms, one for each
member, with names on the doors, with wash-stands, hair
mattresses, brussels carpets, etc. The commissary arrange-
ments are all on the ark. They have also a third boat or
ark, a scow sloop 30 feet long and 14 feet wide, which is oc-
cupied by the men.

James Payne manages the preserve and is paid SI 00 a
month for his services. There are also two men to clean
guns, take care of boats, row the gentlemen out to the blinds
and do chores generally. They also have a Chinese cook
and a Japanese steward. The table is set with silver and
china as at home and everything is of the best. The club-
has invested some $5,000 in privileges, arks, boats, etc.
It was organized August 30, 1SS2. G. Frank Smith is presi-
dent, W. P. Fuller commiBsary, W. F. Whittier treasurer
and vice president, John Taylor secretary. The other
members are W. S. Hopkins, H. C. Titcomb, W. W. Traylor-
and R. S. Floyd.

The marsh on which these yards are situated is a salt-
water one and has many fine ponds. It only takes about
two hours to get to the shooting grounds from this city.

Thus far no very big strings of game have been taken in
these marshes as it is too early^j yet. The largest string by
any one of this club in the opening of the season was 36. The
ponds have been baited and when the rains come good sport
is expected. It will be seen by what we have said that
systematic persevering of hunting grounds is carried out here
on a scale which insures good sport for those fortunate-
enough to belong to the clubs which maintain preserves.

Costly Sport in Scotland.

An '-'intending offerer" must decide first on the rent he
proposes to pay, next what kinds of games he wants to shoot;,
whether he desires to fish, and if so, salmon or trout, or
both; then as to the accommodation he will require at the-
lodge Rents vary from £100 up to £5,000. Small places
will afford plenty of amusement, and even if the bag is not
large there aie the pleasure and benefits of entire change of
air,, scene and mode of life. But nothing can be got under
£400 if plenty of sport is desired, and to the rental niust be
added wages of keepers and collies. If both deer and grouse
are necessaiy, a rental of at least £1,000 will have to bepaid.
Black Mount Forest, in Argyleshire, which is leased by Lord
Dudley from Lord Breadalbane, extends over 80,000 acres
and affords every description of shooting and excellent loch,
fishing. It is offered at £3,000. Balmaeaan, Lord Seafield's
forest in Inverness-shire, has been rented to Sir Henry Allsopp-
(who rented Black Mount last season) at £3,000. It extends
over 23,000 acres, and 50 stags may be counted out. There
is also fine cover and mixed shooting over 12,000 acres. Moy^
(Sir John Bamsden's), on the shore of Loch Laggan, is let at
£400, with 5,000 acres of moor, last year's bag being about
180 brace of grouse; but the lodge here is exceptionally good
and the fishing is capital. Lord Middleton's forest of Apple-
cross, in Bosshire, which extends over nearly 60,000acres, is-
let at £2,500. The six great sporting counties of Scotland
contain over 8,000,000 acres of shooting ground. The shoot-
ing rentals of Inverness and Perth are each larger than was
paid for the whole county at the commencement of the pres-
ent century. Sir John Ramsden receives nearly £6,000 for
his Badenoch shootings, retaining the great forest Ardverikle-
in his own hands. Sir G. Macpherson Grant receives £5,800;
for the three forests in the same district, and Lord Seafield's
rental exceeds £12,000. The principal shootings in Forfar
belong to Lords Dalhousie and Airlie; the sporting rental of
the former £6,000, and he keeps a large extent of ground in
his own hands. Perhaps the finest "all around" sport in
the country is obtained on the island of Arran, which belongs-
to the Duke of Hamilton, and is a vast game preserve.
Shootings are usually let for four months, from the middle
of July, but sport in the grouse moors ceases, as a rule,
early in September, and although the season lasts till Decem-
ber 10, it is rarely that a lodge is inhabited after the begin-
ning of October. — London Pall Mall Gazette.

An Exciting Chase. — Jack Campbell, of Hot Springs Ho
tel, about forty miles from Reno, had a wild adventure re-
cently, which came near winding up with a Coroner's inquest.
He was riding over a very rough country, when a huge buck
sprang up in the trail ahead of him, and started off at a fly-
ing gait. Jack slapped the steel to his animal and went in
pursuit of the flying venison. Up hill and down dale they
went — through brush and across creeks — until they came to
the edge of a very steep precipice, where the buck halted for
a second, as if dismayed by the deep chasm before him. That
lost second cost him his life, as Jack came upon him and
flung a lasso over his horns. Before his horse could get his
balance and brace himself, the buck jumped over the bluff
and down into the ravine went the whole party. Stunned
for an instant, they picked themselves up and the soiree be-
gan. The infuriated buck charged upon Campbell, who was
tied up in the lasso, bat he managed to get a good hold of the
animal's horns and protect himself from serious injury until
he got out of the snarl, when he jumped upon his horse and
dragged the deer to his knees. The well-trained vaquero-
horse held the deer down while Jack cut his throat. Louis.
Dean brought half of the animal to town, as evidence that
Campbell told a straight story about the affair. — Sierra Tri-
bune.

— --♦

Every year from some section of the country or other we
hear complaints from farmers of the carelessness of hunters.
Gates are left open, poultry and cattle are shot — by intent as
well as accident — and worst of all is the carelessness with
fire. Often a camp-fire is left burning, a strong wind arises
and scatters the sparks, and in a short time acres of stubble,
pasture or woodland are destroyed by the devouring element.
Every one knows how much damage to property and danger
to life these fires are, and no true sportsman will abuse the
privileges extended by the owners of property in the countny.
we hear complaint from Mr. B. R. Smith, who has a ranch
on the Lower Sacramento road. For several years sportsmen
have found good hunting grounds on Mr. Smith's property.
Last year eight of his cows were shot by hunters, and this
year they have begun again by killing another. His stubble-
fields have been fired and he has been annoyed in many ways.
Patience has at last ceased to be a virtue and Mr. Smith will
prosecute any one found hunting on his premises without
permission. There is game enough in the country and
sport enough iu hunting without damaging property or
endangering life. We are confident that none of
the members of any of the sporting clubs participate in
this malicious mischief. We hope that there will be no
more cause for complaints from the farmers in future.

The Butte Record has been informed by some of the crack
hunters of Chico that gome is not so plentiful around there
this season, but sport is looked forfnrther on. Some of the
shooters went out the other day during the rain, but returned
with very few ducks. With the quail hunters it was differ-
ent. They got a reasonable number of quail, and also some
doves. The hunters say it is too early in the season for
duck shooting; that they have not come back to their winter
resorts. The geese have been coming back slowly for the last
few days; but they appear to be making tbrlr way to the great
tules along the lower Sacramento.

1882

gltc fBrcctlcr and j&portsman.

21,

Trap Shooting in San Jose.

Members of the San Jose Sportsmen's Club shot for the
prizes offered by the Fair Association, last Wednesday morn-
ing, at the Fair grounds. The prizes were: first, gold medal;
^second, silver medal; thirl; silver goble". Tae shooting was
at clay pigeons; eighteen yards rise; to rule.

THE SCOBE.

Cory 1000001101010011000 0—7

. .Campbell 1011110001IU1101010 0—11

Delmas 1111110011111111111 1—18

:Stern 1110011101111111111 1-17

-■Coykenaall 1010111111111111111 1—18

Hoinmrich 1 101M 11 1 01 0101 1011 0—13

McMillan 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 U 00 1 I 1 1—16

Tisdale' 1 I 1 1 u 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 I 1 1 1 1--11

«ST)ite/. lllloOllOOHlll 1011 1—14

"Foul cartridges.

Ties, Delmas andCoykendall shot off the tie of 18 at ten
birds, picking the gun from the ground, with the following
result:

Delmas .- 110 111111 1—9

-Coykendall .• 011100111 1--7

Delmas was declared winner of the first prize and Coyken-
dal of the second.

For third prize Stern and Tisdale tied on 17, and they shot
Ave b'rds, with the following result:

Stern 1111 1—5

Tisdale 10 11 1—4

Stern was declared winner of the thirdprize.

Shipley, of Sacramento, and Coykendall also shot a match
for $10 a side, twenty clay pigeons, eighteen yards rise.
.Shipley won with the following score:

Shipley 1111111111111111111 1—20

•Coykendall 1111111111111111011 1—19

S. J. Lank of Wells, Fargo <fc Co. and A. W. Davidson of
Oakland left Alameda last week by team, for a hunting ex-
■cnrsion. They proceeded first to San Leandro and Hay wards
.and then up the Castro Valley as far as Amador. At the lat-
ter place they found large numbers of quail and had their
iest shooting. From here the hunters went to Sunol and
■enjoyed some lively sport. The return was made by the
San Jose Mission but there was but little game in sight in
that vicinity. These gentlemen were out three days, of which
-one was occupied in traveling; in the other two days two
hundred quail were bagged and they were satisfied with their
■excursion.

A party composed of F. H. Putzman, J. Browell, A. Hig-
gins, Mr. Stackpool, W. Golcher, J. J. O'Brien, E. Ellon,
JMr. Shorten and E. W. Blaney last week went out on a three
day's hunt near San Jose Mission. Like many others they
say that there is very poor hunting in that vicinity. The
quail are wild and stay in the gulches and heavy brush; the
scarcity of water, too, keeps the game back in the hills. As
there has been no rain yet the weeds, especially tar weeds,
are stiff and make it very hard for the dogs to work. For all
the obstacles the party bagged 43 dozen quail.

A sportsman of considerable experience and observation
says: " I have always noticed before a rain storm that quail
are very uneasy and hard to approach. They leave the low-
lands and open pastures and hide in the heaviest brush and
timber; even in these retreats they are alarmed and fly on
the approach of the hunter. They do not leave their hiding
places until after the storm is past. I consider that, to one
familiari with game and their habits, quail are as good as
a barometer, and attribute the poor bags made infthe last few
days to the presence of a rainstorm in the near future."

Mr. N. L. Kirk, who is superintending the construction
of a new bridge in Butte county, has received a beau-
tiful large pair of elk antlers to be used as an ornament for
the bridge. These antlers are so large that when placed on
the floor, prongs down, an arch is formed almost large enough
for a man to walk under. This is a new idea for ornament-
ing a bridge3 but it is a good one.

Aside from game being very plentiful this year, we have
cool and delightful weather which is very agreeable to hunt-
ers. The heavy dews that fall during the night leave the
ground in good condition in the morning for the dogs to
scent the game. The coolness of the weather permits of the
transportation of game to the markets from distant parts of
the country.

■ Several flocks of canvasbacks have made their appearance
at the marshes along the rivers. This is something unusual
as they seldom come in before the first rains. The early ap-
pearance of migratory birds seems, as many think, an indi-
cation of an early or else a very wet winter.

Deer, grouse and quail are very abundant at Lake Tahoe.
The loggers at the logging camps feast to their hearts' con-
tent on grouse and quaiL but so far no deer has been killed,
although numbers of them have been seen. The trout are
not biting well now, although a few are being caught.

A gentleman, Mr. Bender, was down near San Mateo last
Sunday and bagged eighteen quail and several rabbits.
Along the line of the S. P. R. R., within a day's ride of San
Francisco, game is not as plentiful as it was expected it
■would be earlier in the season. ■

Last week Thomas Lawson, while hunting near Avon
station, shot twelve mallard ducks and a pelican in two shots
from his gun. In the pelican's pouch was found twelve fish.
This is the last "fish story."

The birds are not very plentiful yet up in the marshes.
Although none have come in to light'-a few geese have been
seen. Most of the ducks are young ones bred in the marsh.
They are mainly mallard and teal.

H. A. Wilson went to Millbrae last Sunday and had good
luck. The day was very warm and the quail stayed in the
shade so that it was hard to get many good shots.

A good many mosquitoes yet up in the marshes. More
plentiful than ducks. They will not go away before next
month, when the ducks will come.

A buck was shipped to this city from Cloverdale last Tues-
day that tipped the beam at 155 pounds. He was killed at
the Fairbanks place near Anderson valley.

Sportsmen from Marysville report an abundance of ducks
and geese in the Sacramento tules. The present cool weather
is very favorable for shooting.

A California lion, measuring nine feet two inches from the
end of his nose to the tip of his tail, was killed recently in
San Luis Obispo county.

H. C. Golcher and D. Berdwick bagged thirty-six quail near
San Mateo last Sunday. The shooting in that vicinity is not
of the best.

Mr. K. Liddle was hunting near Saucelito last week and
says there are too niauy hunters to allow very good bags being
made.

There is a good deal of style up in the marshes now-a-days
where the shooting clubs have their arks.

The Cordelia Shooting Club boys only got 12 to 20 birds
apiece on the opening of the season.

Those fond of water fowl hunting are anxiously waiting for
the first rains.

Hawking is once more becoming fashionable in England.

THE KENNEL.

Gilroy Field Trials.

THE RIFLE.

Close of the Fall Meeting at Creedmoor.
There were three events contested at Creedmoor yesterday ,
— the last of the list, and which were to close the fall meet- I
ing. They were the Military Championship, the Continuous '
and the Consolation matches in their final stages. The two :
latter had a large number of entries and the scores are so
completely mixed that it will require at least two days to put ,
them into such a shape as to determine the winners. They \
will be announced as soon as known. Great interest was
centered in the Military Championship match, as it was !
known that two of the competitors, Mr. W. M. Farrow, of
the Newport Artillery, and Col. E. B. Sanford, of the First
Division, New York staff, were to use British rifles in the
match, and test for themselves the superior qualities claimed j
for the weapons by the English. Mr. Farrow purchased his I
from K. McVittle, and Colonel Sanford's was the property of |
Sir Henry Halford. Both weapons were used in the inter-
national match. The result of the shooting yesterday justi- ]
tied the Englishmen, and left the question almost beyond
doubi that the weapons are the best in present use for long- ;
distance shooting and superior to the American gun. Botn
gentlemen express satisfaction with them. Mr. Farrow won
toe match; making 81 out of a possible 105, with J. M. Pol-
lard of the American team seconi, and Colonel Sanford thirl.
Under the conditions, it was open to the highest 60 in the
first stage, the competitors to shoot seven rounds each over
the 800, 900 and 1000 yards ranges, using any military
weapon that has been adopted by any national or state gov-
ernment. There were only nine entries, although there were
ten prizes. The tenth prize reverts to the National Rifle
Association. The winner holds the title of Military Cham-
pion of the United States for one year, and besides becoming
the owner of the §50 gold badge receives $25 in cash. The
remaining prizes are in cash, the second being S20, the third,
fourth and fifth $10, and the remainder $5 each.

Santa Rosa, September 25, 1881.
Editor. Breeder and Sportsman: Your excellent paper,
comes regularly, but you do not afford in your account this !
week of the International Rifle Match, a most useful piece of I
information — viz. — what sort of guns were used by the re- i
spective teams. Every daily paper gives us a telegram to j
the effect that Sir Henry Halford asserted that the Americans !
lost, because their rifles were ioferior to the British guns, but !
not one vouchsafes to tell us anything about the guns. The
matter is of very great interest and even importance. The
"Britishers" have heretofore used a muzzle loading rifle
made in Dublin — I think by Reilly — but as we have hither-
to beaten them it was supposed that the American breech-
loaders led the van. If our breech-loaders have lost their
prestige or the British have invented better guns, riflemen
in this country would like to know it. Can't you give the
desired information in your next?

Very Respectfully, E. L. Whipple.

In answer to the above questions we will say that the rifles
used by both teams were admissible under the conditions de-
fining a military weapon, but in reality they were, as we are
informed, the long range or small bore sporting barrels with
only military stocks' and mountings.* Tne rifles used in the
International match were a class of arms not in use by any
organized military con-pany. Ten members of the Britisn .
team used the breech -loading Metford rifle, and two of them
shot Webley's patent. They use a 540-grain Dullet, having a
charge of from 75 to 85 grains of powder. The Americans,
had nine Hepburn-Remington guns of .44 caliber among
them, chambered for a .45 caliber shell, and two Sharps'
Borchard's .45 caliber, with one Hotchkiss repeater. The
English guns were of .45 caliber, the same as the Martini-
Henry, which is now the regulation weapon of the British
service.

In regard to Sir Henry Halford attributing the victory to
the superiority of weapons used by the English, he might
justly have added that it was the superiority of the men as
well. It is to be hoped that should the English and Ameri-
cans ever compete again, with the rifle, for honors or prizes,
the Americans will send out their best arms and best
trained men instead of their second-class. We have as good
sharpshooters and as good rifles as any in the world and the
last deafeat of the American team will be a lesson not soon
forgot.

The date set for ruuning the Gilroy field trials has been
postponed until Monday, November" 27th. This was done
at the request of a number of gentlemen who have dogs en-
tered and who found that the extra time was needed to en-
able them to give the requisite training. We waut to see the
sportsmen of the Stole put their shoulders to the wheel and
make these trials a grand success. To lend a helping hand
will cost but a little time and trouble and that will be repaid
by the pleasure of seeing the trials run and the satisfaction
ot knowing that one is helping along an exhibition that will
eventually redound to the benefit of every sportsman in the
State. Tnere is no need to tell the experienced shooter the
advantage of field trials but gentlemen who are just begin-
ning to shoot and own a dog might ask "of what benefit to
me can these trials be?" The answer is that they will teach
much that all sportsmen should know about the handling of
dogs in the field and further by makingthe business of breed-
ing setters and pointers more profitable than it is at present
they will add to the nuniber of those who engage in it and
make well broken dogs more easy to get than they are at
present. They will also teach which is the breed and strain
of dogs best adapted to quail hunting in this State, a ques-
tion that is by no means definitely settled as yet. The first
and even the second year may not tell much but if a certain
strain of dogs win at these trials several years in succession
t will be a rational conclusion to arrive at that such strain is
the best for California. Then again the trials will win over
many a proselyte to the sportsman's creed. As well adver-
tised public exhibitions they will attract many persons who
otherwise would never think of going to see how a brace of
dogs work on game and these who are at first mere specta-
tors will, by degrees, come within the reach of that spell
which all field sports throw around their votaries and once
within that potent influence they may be numbered among
the glorious ranks of sportsmen. A few selnsh people may .
say that there are enough shooters already to kill all the
game accessible to city folks, but, as every sportsman is also
a game preserver, it is fair to conclude lhat the newaddi-
tions to the ranks will earn their game in advance by
furthering the cause of game protection which is sadly
in need of their help. Of the delights of attending a well
managed field tri_d those who have been there i ever weary < f
telling. It is not given to every man who has the desire to
own a good dog, but next to the enjoyment of seeing one's
own dog work is the pleasure of seeing the skill of another's.
What can be finer on a pleasant day, such as Gilroy always
has in October, than to stand and watch a finely broken pair
of pointers, quartering their ground. Their pace is almost
as fast as a pair of racers till the keen scent warns one or
the other the game is near. Then the attitude of a "point"
finer than the grandest conception of artist or sculptor gives
rare delight to the spectator. Every hair on the dog was
rigid and every limb as motionless as though he was sud-
denly turned to stone. His companion backs him nobly and
there they stand, a sight for the gods to gaze on until, a mo-
tion from the handler orders the leading dog to move up to
his game. How cautiously he works ahead and how wist-
fully the other looks if ordered to "charge" or remain still.
Soon the bird is flushed and brought down by by a skillful
shot. The well-trained animal "drops'" and crouches on the
ground as though driven into the earth and awaits the
command to "go fetch." How joyfully this order is obeyed
and how demurely his companion awaits his instructions to
come to heel or go look for fresh game. The tenderness with
which the dead or wounded bird is handled is a triumph of
the trainer's art. Not a feather misplaced or crushed, not a
mark to tell that the bird when laid in the ^shooters' hand
has ever been between the cruel jaws of a dog. No pen can
tell the delights of witnessing man's control of the lower
animals and the animal's intelligence when well trained.
To be felt it needs be seen and we advise all who can spare
.the time to put aside all other enjoyments and make it their
business to be present at the Gilroy field trials.

The Rifle Teams at West Point. — The British and
American rifle teams made an excursion to West Point last
Monday, by invitation of the American Rifle Association, on
the steamer Nelson T. Hopkins. A stay of three hours was
made at West Point. At the wharf the riflemen were met by
Lieut. Gilmore, and at the adjutant's office they were intro-
duced to the Commandant, General Merritt. After a stroll
over the grounds the visitors witnessed a battalion drill by
the cadets, which was followed by a dress parade. Colonel
Walrond left the party at West Point, and will proceed to
Winnipeg to engage in deer-bunting. He will sail for Europe
October 26.

A farmer in the vicinity of Creedmoor was observed in the
act of driving his sheep into the barn for safety last week,and
when asked by a neighbor why he confined his flock at such
an hour, replied significantly: "I hear that the American
riflemen are going to practice this afternoon."

The Thirteenth Regiment, N. G. S. N f., gave a graod
military review, followed by a festival and concert in honor
of the British and American rifle teams, at Manhattan Beach,
last Monday evening.

Sir Henry Halford and some of the members of the British
military rifle team sailed last Tuesday from New York for
England.

General Phil Sherman and party have returned home from
a hunting trip in the Yellowstone country, and report apleas-
ant and successful hunt.

Pioneer Coursing Club.

For some time past the Pioneer Coursing Club of San
Francisco has not held its regular monthly meetings and an
impression has gone abroad that the club is defunct. This
is not the case though it is true that the members are rather
scattered at the present time and do not show as much en-
thusiasm in the sport as was their wont a few years ago. In
all probability the club will hold a meeting this fall as has
been its custom for many years past but owing to many dis-
couraging circumstances it will be necessary to make the
match an open one. Of those who a few veal's ago made the
club the leader in coursing in this State but few are left in
San Francisco. Tom Tunstead is away and so is Wilson
Davidson the energetic secretary and perhaps the best slip-
per that ever loosed a pair of dogs in America. P. Lyman
has made his home in Sacramento where he is an authority
on the sport and is organizing a club that will be a credit to
the Capital city. Poor old Captain Plaice, one of the great-
est lovers of the leash this State has ever seen, is dead though
not forgotten, and pups that he reared, now grown up into
old dogs, are making his name remembei'ed wherever there
is a coursing match held in this State. Sam Jones, of Stock-
ton, Master Jones, of Merced and Paul Jones, of San Fran-
cisco, were among the last litter the kindly old gentle-
man raised and all have done well in the field within
the past twelve months. Nat Curry is not breeding any
dogs now though when the club comes together
again he will doubtless be on hand to lend tone to
the sport. James Adams has had no worthy representatives
in the field since Ruler beat Minnehaha after the game little
bitch had won three years in succession. He had to succumb
next year to Dr. Meares' Monarch, a splendid son of Frauk-
lin's old blue dog, who would have won many more laurels
for the doctor had not a sudden and violent death ended his
career. Dr. Meares has not been at a meeting since Mon-
arch's death though he has nearly always a dog or two
entered in his name. Dr. Sharkey has cast in his dog with
one of the younger clubs, and so has Judge Pennie and
Franklin and W. Ryan and Douglas and Berry and Carroll
and many more of the old guard whose names do not readily
come to mind. Of those who are left of the old Pioneer
club, J. Adams, Clem Dixon and N. Curry are the best known
and whether they have enough energy left to bring back the
club to its pristine vigor is a question which time alone can
answer. For our part we rather think that with the infusion
of a little fresh blood the old club will once again take its
place as California Coursing Club No. 1.

There are dogs and dogs and no end of dogs but nol
either useful, beautiful or desirable. A few days
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joundland clog to appear in a new play, and the next morn-
ing Booth's Theater was besieged and the streets blockaded
by a crowd of about five hundred persons with every de-
scription of dogs, from the microscopical black and tan to
the gigantic mastiff.

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Eastern Field Trials.

The following description of the closing heat of the
"Western field trials run at Fairmont, September 12, is from
the New York Herald. For a piece of concise descriptive
writing it could hardly be excelled: "The first brace put
down were Gertrude and Frank H to finish the undecided of
Saturday. Frank ran wild and did not obey with any
promptness, nor was his nose in good order, so that Gertrude>
who is superior in speed and quartering, had him beaten by
two points, according to the judges books, without retrieving
which it seems she will not do. Five minutes, rest was given,
and then. Gertrude and Sue went down together. They are
evenly matched in size, but Gertrude outstyled Sue, who,
however, has a trifle more speed and ranges better. There
is not much choice between them in quartering, but when it
came down to finding birds and pointing them, stanching
without flushes, then Sue had it her own way and won
easily. Gertrude made three bad flushes and only got one
good roint, while Sue got four.

Dan and Sue were then put down after a brief interval of
fifteen minutes. Both went off with equal speed, but Dan
almost instantly got down to business. Casting into a stub-
ble field he struck a stylish point, turned, roaded some
distance down wind and flushed three birds just as he
straightened out stiff. He dropped to wing. Banging on he
came to a stanch point, and his handler approaching, he
roaded steadily down wind for some sixty yards and found
his bird, which was missed. This was very fine work.
Getting into a stubble field both dogs quartered beautifully and
ranged wide, doing the prettiest work of the day. Moving
on to another stubble Sue made a very fine point and then
flushed the covey; both dropped to wing. Dan then ranged
ahead and got a long point at a covey away up wind which
flushed wild as the wagon approached. Dan again pointed,
going up a ridge side, but no bird was found, though an old
cock flushed wild to the right. Dan and Sue, the former
some ten yards to the rear, dropped instantaneously. Order-
ed on Dan began to road and Sue to quarter and this she
did ahead of him as he roaded till she flushed the birds.
Moving into long grass Sue flushed a single bird and Dan
won. He is an imported liver and white pointer dog, by
Price's Bang, out of Pera, a stoutly built tremendously
^nuseled dog of fine nose and wonderful stanchness and per-
severance. Every one is satisfied that the best dog won.
Mr. Vandervoorts handles his dog as if he knew he had a
gcod one and intended he should work outhis own success."

HERD AND SWINE.

Fitting Cattle for Sale.

Breeders are in the habit of feeding their young bulls
pretty heavy, making them fat, if they can, because few men
are well enough versed in fine-bred cattle to enable them to
judge of the merits of an animal, young or old, upon his rec-
ord and points, unless the points are points of fat. A man
who has learned cattle thoroughly can safely trust himself to
buy an animal thin in flesh, provided he can learn of the
ancestry, and has the pedigree before him. But the inex-
perienced buyer will take the fat bull or heifer with many
faults covered, or at least obscured by fat, and leave the meri-
torious one standing in the stall, because not so fat and sleek
as the other.

That excessive efforts have been made to fit animals for
sale, to the detriment of their breeding qualities, we well
know. But fitting within reasonable limits is warrantable,
because buyers require animals to be attractive to the eye.
The merchant places his goods in the most attractive shape,
to insure a sale, and in doing so merely carries out the com-
mon practice in all lines of business. The man having a
lot of horses or mules to sell feeds them up to a state of fat-
ness. Common custom grants this privilege, and no ex-
ceptions are taken. Therefore, if the novice is unable to
judge of what he regards as nierit, the beast being thin or in
moderate flesh only, he had better secure the services of
some one better informed than himself. He employs the
shoemaker or tailor to make his boots and coat, simply be-
cause they are lines of business he acknowledges ignorance of,
but he blunders ahead and buys animals that are in no wise
suitable to be used as breeders. The coat and boots wear
out, leaving no trace, while the indiscreet purchase in the
matter of the breeding animal may leave the impress of his
imperfections upon every young thing of his kind on the
farm. And the impress he leaves is very hard to overcome.

Tendency to grow into good shape is inherent in all ani-
mals that have been bred under proper rules, and this ten-
dency shows itself to the practiced eye, no matter what the
state of keeping. So in fitting for sale, whether public or
private, the breeder if he fattens his animals does so to meet
the demand of an average customer, who, as stated, will turn
from the premises of the breeder that shows meritorious ani-
mals in moderate flesh to those of the man who fattens an
inferior beast up to the point best calculated to captivate the
novice.

Now if, under this rule of practice, the buyer gets encum-
bered with animals who fail to produce, he has no right to
reflect upon anyone but himself, much less to bring the seller
into court — we have mentioned a rule of law which contem-
plates that the buyer shall use due diligence, keeping his
eyes open, and if there is any outward defect he is presumed
to have discovered it.

Excessive and harmful fatness is a condition entirely ap-
parent, and the man who is induced to buy on account of the
animal being fat should clearly not turn his back upon the
condition he has himself exacted, even though it entail a meas-
ure of disaster. There is a lesson to the progressive man in
a shoddy coat. This lesson costs but a trifle compared to
those which many a man has been called upon to encounter
during a considerable portion of his early career as a breeder.
The fruits of errors made in establishing a herd or flock do not
wear out at the end of a year, but multiply and disappoint
the owner.

It may be argued that we have no evidence that a given
animal will fatten in a becoming manner until this evidence
is seen through the accumulation of fat upon its back. Such
au argument can have no force before accumulated facts, and
the man who is governed by such a proposition unwittingly
ignores an inflexible law — heredity — and pays, in many
cases, a dollar a pound for flesh that has cost a twentieth part
of this sum to put on, and is worth far less, practically, than
a like number of pounds of flesh upon the steer intended for
slaughter. — National Live Stock Journal.

The Turf at Greeneville.

Reno, Sept. 25, 1S82.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman : You will see by this
that I am some distance from home and as there was no cor-
respondent of your paper in Greeneville I took the liberty of
sending you the result of the fair. At the pavilion the first
two days' attendance was very slim but increased so that the
close was fully up to previous seasons. There were some
very fine displays. Notably the ladies department which
showed they took a lively interest in the success of the ex-
hibition, the judges of the week were Messrs. Thomson, Har-
graves and Flournoy. Track very heavy.

SUMMARIES.

Greenville, Cal., September 19.— Postponed from 18th. on account of
bad weather; trotting mile beats three in five 2:35 class, three or more
to enter, two or more to start

Boanoke -. 1 1 1

Time— 2:46j, 2:46i, 2:47i.

Same day— Trotting, twc-year-olds heats of a mile.

Gf Mollis -.. 1 1

B f June Bug 2 2

Time— 5:07, 5:05.

Same day— Free for all, three minute class, three in, five mile heats :
purse S150.

Charles Sherman names b g Bay Billy 1

Mr. Kingsbury names b m Mollie Burns dist

Time— 3:28.

Same day— Eunning, three in five, mile heata, purse S200 of which
S120 to first, $60 to second, S20 to third.

J. Dyson names Snuff Box 2 2 2

D. D. Nueman names Overland Pat 1 1 1

S. Gown names Red Light distanced.

Time not given.

Same day— Dash of half mile purse §50, §40 to first 810 to second

D. D. Nueman names Rose Bollinger 1

W. C. Cole names cb m Nellie Banta 2

Sam Gowan Jr. names blk.m Li Hie Odett 3

D. C. Monroe names b m Nellie G i

J. Dyson names g g Summitt 5

Time— 55s.

September 20th, match -9200 a side, dash of half mile

"W. C. Cole names ch m Nellie Banta *. 1

Sam Gewan Jr. names b g Headlight 2

Time— 52.

Same day.— Two-thirty class, mile beats, three in five, purse, S250.
Charles. Sherman names g g Carlisle 2 2 1 1 1

E. V. Spencer names b m Belle Spencer 1 1 2 2 2

Time— 2:50, 2:i6h, 2:39*, 2:39}, 2:38.

Same day.— Running, one-half mile heats, two in three.

TV. C. Cole names ch m Nellie Banta 1 1

D. D. Nueman names b m Rose Bollinger 2 2

J, Dyson names b m Snuff Box 3 3

Time— 52*-, 52.

Same day. — Two mile dash, double teams, purse, S50.

Charles Sherman names Boanoke and mate 1

Charles Lawrence names William Tell and mate 2

Time— 7:24.

September 21. — Trotting, mile heats, three in five, purse, $150'

Charles Sherman names Roanoke 2 1 1 1

Charles Lawrence names Plow Boy 1 2 2 2

Mr. Kingsbury names Mollie Burns dist

Time— 3:05*. 2:49, 2:41, 2:48*.

Same dav. — Running, mile dash, purse, S80.

Nellie Banta, illtbs :.l

Snuff Box, 1141bs 2

Red Light, Illtbs 3

Rose Bollinger, 111 lbs i

Time— 1:52.

Same day.— Running, dash one:quarter mile, purse, $40, four start-
ers, Nellie R won.

Time— 25* seconds.

Same day.— One mile and repeat, double teams for horses that have
never been trained, purse, 650, first horse $35, second $15.

R. S. Grey names General Lee and mate 2 1 1

T. Barham names Grey Billy and mate 1 2 2

Time— 3:52, 3;45J, 3:50.

September 22.— Free for all, trotting, mile beats, three in five, purse,
$250, first horse $150, second $75 third $25.
C. Sherman names g g -Carlisle 2 1 0 1 2 1

E. V. Spencer names b m Belle Spencer 1 2 0 2 1 2

C. Lawrence names g b" "'William Tell drawn.

Time— 2:36*,2:38i,2:40i,2:39, 2:35, 2:39.

Same day.— Running, two mile heats, purse, $200 of which $140 to
first horse, $60 to second.

D. D. Nueman names Overland Pat". 114ibs 1 1

Sam Gowan Jr. names Red Light, llllbs 2 2

Joe Hyson names L. Clark, 92fbs : 3dis

No time given,

September 23, extra day.— Match double teams for $100 a side.

Mr. Barham names Grey Billy and mate 1 1

R. Gray names General Lee and mate 2 2

Time— 3:52, 3:45.
Same day.— One-quarter mile dash, purse $60.

Joe Dyson names b m The Ward Mare ',, 1

Sam Gowan Jr. names b g Red Light 2

names blk m Lillie Odell 3

Time— 24$ seconds.

Same day, — Match foot race, dash of a mile, between Blake and In-
dian John Blake wins in a jog. .

lime— 6:45.

Stock Entries at San Jose.

Horses for all Work — Four years old stallion, James
Weather he ad, San Jose Chief.

Stallion four years old, A. T. Hatch, of Vallejo, Adimar.

Stallion four years old, Massey Thomas, of Gilroy, Pol-
lock.

Stallion three years old, D. Hellyer, of Milpitas, Clifford.

Stallion two years old, S. S. Drake, of Vallejo, Lake.

Stallion two years old, same party, Hendricks.

Stallion one year old, Young St. Lawrence, is entered.

Mare two years old, T. Andrews, of San Jose, Minnie.

Mare one year old, same p*rty, Louise.

Mare one year old, T. W. Barstow, Beauty.

Mare fouv years old and over, Win. Boots, Milpitas, Mol-
lie H.

Mares — Best three year old, A. Barras, San Jose, a mare.

FAMILIES OTHER THAN THOROUGHBREDS.

S. S. Drake, of Vallejo, Admiral and six colts.

Horses of all Work — Mares — Best four years old and
over. S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Eve.

Mare lour years old aud over, S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Eva.

Stiillion four year old, A. Barris, San Jose, Dom Pedro.

Mare two year old, C. H. Carey, San Jose, Emma Belle.

Stallion two year old, Louis Verdou, Sun Jose, John.

Stallion one year old, Geo. Kost, Jan Jose, Edwin Forest;
J. Weatherhead, San Jose, Young St. Lawrence.

Four years old and over, Young Comet, by B, F. Fish, of
Santa Clara.

Two year old, Fleetwood, bjr E. S. Smith, San Jose,

DuAFT Horses— Stallions— W. P. Philips, Hollister, Cal-
ifornia Chief; J. S Gracia, Twelve-Mile House, Ottawa Chief.

Sucking Colt— S. H. Chase, San Jose, Paul Revere.

George Easton, Gilroy, Prince Albert.

Draft Horses — Mares four years old and over, S. H.
Chase, San Jose, Late. Mares three years old, P. H. Doyle,
Santa Clara, Lady Hercules; George Easton, Gilroy, Flora.

Roadsters — Stallions three years old, E. S. Smith, San

Jose, Baywood.

Two year old, E. S. Smith, San Jose. Sweetwood.

Stallion four year old and over, Wm. Boots, Milpitas,
Northern Combs, Kingston and Inauguration.

Roadsters — Mares four years old and over, E. Topham,
Milpitas, Belle.

Three years old, S. S. Drake, ynllejo, Sister.

Two years old, E. Topham, Milpitas, Lady Nutwood.

Geldings — T. W. Barstow, Son Jose, Frank.

Families — Thoroughbreds — Sire with not less than five
colts, Judson, Wild Idle with five colts.

Thoroughbred dam with three colts, Judson, Nettie Brown.

Maggie and three colts, Napoleon, Fan and Bess, by Jas,
Lendrum, of San Jose.

Bess, by James Lendrum, of San Jose.

Thoroughbred Stallions — Best four years old and over,
H. C. Judson, Santa Clara, Wildidle.

Best three year old, Young Hercules, by Charles Clark,
Milpitas.

Best two year old, Napoleon, James Lendrum, San Jose.

Best one year old, George, by Thomas Gallagher, San
Jose.

Thoroughbred Mares — Best four year old and over, H.
C. Judson, Santa Clara, Ella Doane.

Best two year old, 0. Boulieu, Willows, Princess.

Best mare, four years old and over, Maggie, by James
Lendrum, of San Jose.

Best one year old, Fan, by James Lendrum, of San Jose.

Cattle — Ayrshire Bulls — Three years old and over,George
Bement, Redwood City, Archie.

Two year old, George Bement, Lindo.

One year old, George Bement, Macbeth.

Bull calf, George Bement, Malcolm.

Ayrshire Cows — Cow and calf under one year, George
Bement, Lady Merry ton and calf, Selina and two calves.

Three years old and over, George Bement, Elaine, Ethel
Brown and Stellita.

Jersey Bulls — Two years old and over, C. B. Polhemus,
Jersey Boy.

Three years old and over, General Grant, by B. F. Fish,
Santa Clara.

One year old and over, J. T. Hoyt, San Mateo, Oscar
Wilde, Don Juan and Banker.

One year old, Oscar Wilde and Don Juan, by C. B. Pol-
hemus.

Same, Banker, by J. T. Hoyt, San Mateo.

Best bull calf, Tom and Jerry, by C. B. Polhemus.

Jerseys Cows — Cow and calf, C. B. Polhemus, Cherry and
calf, Matella and calf.

Three year cow, C. B. Polhemus, Cherry, Fairy 2d, Pearl
2d.

Two year old, C. B. Polhemus, Matilla 2d, Pearl 3d.

One year old, C. B. Polhemus Gipsey 2d, Sun Flower.

Best Tbohoughbred Herd — C. B. Polhemus, Jersey Boy,
Cherry, Maiella, Pearl 2d, Fairy 2d.

Two years old, George Bement, Stellinita.

One yeor old, George Bement, Sultana.

Heifer calf, George Bement, Sibyl.

Herd Ayrshire Cattle — George Bement, Archie (bull),
Lady Merry ton, Stellita, Ethel Brown aud Elaine (cows).

Bulls, Durham -Best three year old and over, 1st Duke
of Alameda, Mrs. M. E. Bradley, San Jose.

Same, Duke of the Valley, by William Quinn, Santa
Clara.

Same, 2d Duke of Alameda, by C. Younger. San Jose.

Best one year old, 6th Duke of Alameda, by Mrs. M. E.
Bradley, San Jose; also by same, Centerville Duke.

Same, Forest King, by C. Younger.

Same by same, Duke of Forest King.

Cows — Durham — Best cow and calf, Fannie 3d and calf,
by Mrs. M. E. Bradley.

Same, Fushia, by Wm. Quinn, Santa Clara.

Same, Second Rose of Forest Home and calf, by C.
Younger.

Best three year old and over, Fushia 4th, Wm, Quinn;
same, .Lady May and Maid of Erin; same, Bed Dolly 2d
same, Jessie Maynard and 1st Golden Gate.

Best two year old, Leonora B, by Mrs. M. E. Bradley.

Same, 7th Rose of Forest Home, by C. Younger; by same
Oxford Rose 3d.

Best one year old, Mabel Bond, May Queen, by Mrs. Mi
E. Bradley.

Same, Innocence, by Wm. Quinn.

Same, Red Dolly 11th, by C. Younger; also 6th, Lou Ann
of Forest Home and 9th Rose of Forest Home.

Bost heifer calf, Peach Blossom, by Wm. Quinn, Santa
Clara; also Lady Ann; also Winifred.

Same, Red Dolly 14th, by C. Younger.

Swine. — Best Berkshire Boar — Waldo, by Tyler Beach,
San Jose.

Same, Bob Ridley, by Mrs. M. E. Bradley.

Best Berkshire sow — Lizzie S, by Tyler Beach.

Same, Lizzie 1st, by Mrs. M. E. Bradley.

Finest and fattest hog, entry by Tyler Beach.

Best five pigs, entry by P. H. Doyle, Santa Clara.

Same, entry by Tyler Beach.

Same, entry by Mrs. M. E. Bradley.

Best Essex Sow. — English Betsey, by P. H. Doyle, Santa
Clara.

Goats. — Angora Buck— Billy, 3rd, by Emile Portal, San
Jose.

Herds of Beef Cattlk. - Wm. Qninu^ Santa Clara, en-
ers five.
C. Younger, San Jose, five.

Sweepestakes Bull, any Breed. — Wm. Quiuu enters
Duke of the Valley.

C. Younger enters 2d Duke of Alameda; also Forest King;
also 4th Duke of Forest Home.

Sweepstake Cows, any Breed.— Wm. Quinn enters Fu-
shia Fourth, Lady Mary.

C. Younger enters Jessie Maynard, Red Dolly 2d aud Ox-
ford Rose 3d.

Sheep— Merino — Best ram— A. Agnew, Santa Clara,
Long Wool 2d.

Same, William Quinn, Santa Clara, Jim.

Same class — best ewe — A. Agnew, Jennie.

Same, Wm. Quinn, Hattie.

Cotswold — Best ram, Mr. King, Prince.

Same, C. Younger, Hancock No. 35.

Same — Best ewe, Wm. Quinu, Winnifaro.

Same, Solano Mack, by P. J. Bnbb.

Same, C. Younger, No Name and No Name 2d.

Same — Best pen three ram lambs, C. Younger.

Same — Best pen, C. Younger, five ewe lambs.

Same, Wm. Quinn, five ewe lambs.

Graded Sheep— Rams, Wm. Quinn, Fred.

Same— Ewe, Wm. Quinn, Susie and Jane.

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BICYCLING.

Olympic Bicycle Race.

Although the fall meeting of the 01ymx>ic Athletic Club on
the 23d did not bring out as large a field of starters in the
bicycling event as usual, there was some good racing, and
better time was made than had previously been accomplished
on this track.

The strong westerly winds which prevail during the sum-
mer in this vicinity are prejudicial to the highest speed as
they meet the rider full in the face upon two sides, while he
is not correspondingly benefited upon the other sides which
Are sheltered by the stands and dressing rooms.

The track on Saturday was in fair condition but the wind
was strong.

The first race was a match between J. H. Thompson with
140 yards and C. Burkhalter scratch. At the start Thomp-
son went off at a good rate and very nearly maintained his
handicap, but in the second lap Burkhalter began to reduce
it and gaining steadily the remainder of the distance, passed
Thompson just after entering the home stretch for the last
time, winning by a few yards in 3m, 56As.

The second was a mile handicap with H. C. Finkler at
scratch, George L. King 50 yards and George Strong 120
yards. A start being effected all but King got off well, and
JFinkler immediately set the pace, gaining rapidly upon King
for the first lap and giving promise of cutting the Pacific
Coast record, which his friends thought he would be able to
do easily, but the wind, and possibly beinga little amiss, soon
told upon him, and he ceased to gain. After the second lap
King drew away from him somewhat, at the same time de-
creasing the distance between himself and Strong, until in
the last half of the last lap he was within a few yards of the
latter, but he was not quite able to make up the remainder of
the distance and was beaten out by about two yards; time 3m.
10 3-5s. Finkler about 60 yards away.

The third race was a half mile handicap, with George L.
King at scratch, C. Burkhalter 35 yards, R.F. Yerrinder 70
vards. Verrinder held his lead well, the others closing up
slowly until the last half of the last lap, when they were
pretty well bunched. Bounding the last turn a table cloth
would have covered the three and at about half the distance
down the stretch King drew a foot or two ahead of Verrinder
who led Burkhalter by about the same distance. Time, lm.
34 3-5s.

The final event was a single lap (one fifth of a mile) each
xider to run singly and his time to be taken. The entries
were King and Finkler, the first making the lap in 32 3-5s.
and the latter in 35s.

Fifty Mile Bicycle Race.

I The interest in bicycling in this city is so great and a
"boom" so very apparent that 68 persons, including specta-
tors and officials were present on the grounds of the Manhat-
tan Athletic Club to witness the interesting bicycle race.
Promptly at 3:05 Beferee Curtis started the following five
competitors: W. J. Smith, of the Manhattan Athletic Club;
A. R. Ives, Brooklyn Athletic Club; Lewis Hamilton of New
Haven, V. C. Place, Greenville, Pa., andB.G. Sanford, Ixion
Bicycle Club. Smith took the lead closely followed by San-
ford and Place, and forced the pace, soon lapping Hamilton
and Ives, and thus joined the five, forming a curious pro-
cession for over twenty miles, each one alternately leading.
Sanford was mounted on a 50 in. Budge, Place rode a 54 in.
Harvard, three inches too small, Smith a rapid racer, 54 in.,
Ives, a 52 in. Challenger, while Hamilton towered above
them, all on his 60 in. Yale. Hamilton is the young man who
won the two and five mile races at Springfield and has never
won any long races, having merely entered to "learn some-
thing" which he probably did. Had he followed the leaders
more closely, he would probably have had second place, his
last ten miles showing some excellent riding. He rode in
good form and held the pole closer than his competitors.
Smith is the well-known rider who ran the League champion-
ship last year, but having been lately married was not in as
good form as he might show. He is better adapted to short
races.

Mr. Place is a new rider and but lately seen on the path.
He recently made a mile in the fast time of 2m. 58s., and
mounted on a 57 in. machine, his proper size, will prove a
worthy competitor in the future. He seems strong and a
good spurter, and experienced more difficulty in keeping hi?
place in the line than ingoing ahead. Sanford was the only
New York man in the race and was last man in the fifty-
mile race at the Institute. Since that he has trained carefully
and surprised himself and his friends by securing second. He
rode in good form and with excellent judgment. Ives is a
stranger and had he not been taken with cramps would
probably have been near at hand at the finish. Place was the
first to finish the ten miles in 41m. 2s., but Smith led at the
twenty miles in lh. 2m. 41|s. At the thirtieth mile Sanford
was to the front, the watches showing 2h. 4m. 47s. for the
distance. At this point Smith, who had indulged inoccasional
spurts in the hope of gaining a lap or two, was taken with
cramps and dismounted to be rubbed. He remounted again
and struggled along for a few laps a quarter of a
mile in the rear, but was obliged to succumb to the inevi-
table and withdrew altogether. Lap after lap was reeled off
until the fortieth mile was reached by Place in 2h. 46m.
38s., and Sanford followed three-quarters of a second later.
At this point Ives also became cramped and withdrew, leav-
ing Hamilton three laps behind Sanford and Place. The tall
man then went to the front and surprised all by spurting
finely, and was soon within a lap of Sanford. The long
journey, however, told upon him and he was obliged to con-
tent himself with third place. Place appeared at this point
in fine condition, and in the last mile spurted and ran easily
in 3h. 29m. ll^s., Sanford second in3h. 28. 45s., and Ham-
ilton! third in 3h. 29m. 28£-s. All three men were ahead of
the best American record for out-door track. The following
are the times of the three leaders at every ten miles:

Miles. Place. Sanford. Smith. Hamilton.

H. M. S. H. M. S. H. M. 8, H. M a.

10 41 2 41 2* 41 2i

20 1 21 42 1 21 41} 1 21 41*

30 2 4 47£ 2 4 47 2 4 48

40* 2 46 38 2 46 38} withdrew 2 48 3

50* 3 27 114 3 28 45 3 29 28i

•Best out-door record.

The race was well managed and all the rules were properly
complied with. The following were the officers of the day:
"W B. Curtis, referee; G. Thomas, Elliott Mason, F. Jenkins,
judges; M. McEwen, C. J. Connell, timers; F. Abbott, F. G
Bourne, G. Brady, J. M. Young, -I. McMahon, C. Suckow,
timers; F. S. Graham, clerk of course; G. M. L. Sacks, mar-
shal.— The Wheel.

Holidays on the Bicycle.

He gets most out of his vacation who most thoroughly
breaks away from tho routine of the year's work, and most
completely insulates himself from business. In the doing of
this the bicycle has great advantages. It takes a man "far
from the madding crowd." Americans go on a vacation as
elephants go to water, in herds; a few great centers congest
with a fevered mass of pleasure seekers. " The pursuit of
happiness " is the "inalienable right" of every American
citizen. The way of seeking it is as truly American as the
object sought. Mountains swarm, seaside resorts are stuffed,
springs are crowded with people in search of rest. The
music changes, the dance goes*on, the summer waltz is even
more tiresome than the winter german. The wheel puts an
end to this, throws a man upon himself for company, drops
him at a farm house for the night, commands communion
with nature, unfolds the beauties of hill and valley as a pan-
orama, refuses to wear away the night in riot and excess,
and, more vigorously than old Puritan laws, insist upon the
night for rest. It cuts the telegraph wire that trails behind
him like a spider's thread, always ready to call him back. It
taboos the daily mail and paper, until, like Philip Nolan, one
feels like " a man without a country." It leads one along
labyrinthian by-ways, and calls a halt in the most obscure
and out-of-the-way places. The bicycle insures insulation;
without it, a vacation is a failure.

It forbids baggage. The impediments of the old army, the
curse of vacation, are left behind. Light marching order is
the condition of success. The Saratoga trunk, that deep pit
through which so many modern Josephs go to prison, is
closed, and even Mrs. Grundy is content when the wheel is
the excuse for comfort instead of conformity.

The wheel demands exercise. Laziness can loll in draw-
ing-room cars, and slothfulness sit on a steamer's deck, but
the wheel, like the law of labor, demands sweat and toil as
the price of bread, and like it, too, gives an appetite for the
food earned.

The wheel is economical. The average vacation, like
Pharao's lean kine, eats up the fat of the rest of the year.
A can of oil feeds and doctors the steely steed. Like the
beggar at the Barmacide feast, it eats nothing. There is no
groom to fee, no waiter to tip.

Then, too, the rider must be sober. This horse cares for
no stirrup cup; a clear head, a steady hand, or an early fall
and a winter of discontent will surely follow.

" Turn, turn, my wheel I What is begun

At daybreak must at dark be done.

To-morrow will be another day.

Stop, stop, my wheel ! Too Boon, too soon

The noon will be the afternoon,

Too soon to-day be yesterday." - — Ex.

The Worcester Races.

A large number of people assembled at the New England
State Fair at Worcester, Sept. 4th, to witness the annual
races under the auspices of Worcester and Aeolus Clubs,
who organized and carried out an interesting programme.
The half mile trotting track was in fair condition, but lack of
rain had rendered the surface dusty and a trifle rough. The
management was efficient and prompt, and everything went
smoothly; infact the starter gave Moore no rest, and ran the
events in rapid succession. We protest against the growing
custom of running long races in heats, and had a few handi-
caps been thrown in, there would have been more starters.
The fact that Frank Moore, the English champion, had en-
tered having been largely advertised, it kept back many who
would have ridden. Moore started in every race and won all
of them easily, thus reducing the result of the races to anjal-
most certainty.

The first heat of the two-mile race was won by Moore in
6m. 51s. Geo. W. Hendee, of Springfield, finishing-the dis-
tance in 6:53. Moore allowed his contestants to lead in turn,
and spurted to the front about 300 yards from home. The
second heat was a repetition of the first, the time being slower,
Moore crossing the line in 7m. 20|s, Hendee taking second
piece in 7:21.

The mile race was but a repetition of the first as regards
result, Moore winning both heats in 3 m. 12|s." and 3:24£,
with A. D. Claflin second in 3:21| and 3:24£. W.R.Pitman
was allowed to ride under protest and secured third place.
Clafln is considered a fast rider, having made two miles in
6:21f at Boston, April 8th. The half-mile race was contested
by four men out of a field of sixteen. Pitman took the lead
and held it until the quarter, when Moore passed him, fol-
lowed by J. W. Wattles, Jr. About one hundred yards from
the finish Pitman spurted and closed the distance between
Wattles and himself, but could not pass him, and secured
third place. Moore's time was 1 :35 for the first heat, and 1 :34
for the second.

A number of wheelmen from Boston and vicinity were
present, and about 190 participated in a parade previous to
the races.

The visitors were handsomely entertained by the home
clubs, and every arrangement was satisfactory; no accidents
of any kind occurred to mar the pleasures of the day. — Wheel.
♦

Pbince and Mlle. Armaindo. — About five hundred per-
sons, many of them ladies, assembled at the Polo Grounds in
New York August 26, to witness the 25-mile race between
John S. Prince and Mile. Louise Armaindo, the latter being
allowed three miles start. Prince rode a -54-inch Yale, and
Armaindo rode one of similar make with 51-inch wheel. The
riders left the starting point at 5:16 o'clock. Prince took the
lead and increased the distance from his opponent steadily,
passing her lap after lap, until Armaindo crossed the line on
the second lap of her third mile, when he crossed off one
mile from his handicap. Prince kept increasing his speed,
and passed Armaindo a second time, two miles ahead, on the
second lap of the fourteenth mile. The lady rode very grace-
fully. The perspiration rolled off herface, and it was evident
that she was too heavily clad for such arduous exercise at this
season of the year. It was growing dark when Prince made
the second lap of the third mile of his handicap. The ex-
citement grew intense. The crowd cheered and the ladies
waved their handkerchiefs. Armaindo worked her pedals
like the cranks of a locomotive, but Prince was not idle, and
he overtook and passed her on the second lap of the last mile,
winning the race by 34 seconds. The New York Times gives
the score as follows:

Miles.

PIIINCE.
H. M. S.

0 3 30
0 6 58

AKMAINDO

H. M. 8.

0 3 60

0 7 55

Miles.

PltlNCE.
H. M. R.

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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

NDO.
M. S.

il::::::

...1 3 30
,1 7 43
1 11 48
1 15 57

0 53

4

5

6 ...
7

0 14 3

, , 0 17 30

0 21 14

... 0 24 48

0 16 22
0 20 32
0 24 51
0 20 13
0 33 25
0 38 10
0 42 20
0 47 7
0 51 33
0 50 18

17
18
10
20 .

14 42
10 35
24 28
20 17
34 10

22

.,1 25 6

38 50

0 30 37

0 43 25

....0 47 24

25

1 38 15

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Previous to the principal contest, a bicycle race of ten
miles was contested between Edwin 01i\er of the Citizens'
Bicycle Club of New York, A. R. Ives of the Brooklyn
Athletic Club, and Frank Moore, the Champion of England.
Ives rapidly fell behind from the start. Oliver kept ahead
of the British champion until the last lap, and apparently
thought he had an easy victory. On the tinal lap Moore "let
himself out, " and won the race in 0:39:41. Oliver was as
much surprised at the result as any of the spectators.

The track was in a wretched condition, being soft and
broken in many places, considering which, although Prince
was at no time pushed and won easily, the time was very
good. In the 50-mile contest with Armaindo in the Institute
Building, his 25-mile time was lh. 26m. 46s., and the lady's
22-mile was lh. 29m. 30£s.

A Philadelphia paper, speaking of the result of opening
Prospect Park to the wheelmen, says: " Bicycles, no longer
banished, are on the increase. Here and there a family party
who had come out by steamboat, horse cars, or park train,
with prettily dressed children rolling about on the turf, or
carrying luncheon to and fro, showing an unmistakable in-
terest in a distant bicycler making fast time on |the asphalt.
Arriving under their particular poplar-tree, he ,would swing
himself from his saddle, and stabling his "wheel" upon the
grass, stand revealed as the pater -familtas, instead of the boy
of seventeen he had passed for on the road. Climbed upon by
merry children, and prone on the grass when the music be-
gins again, what a healthy, happy ending for a city man of
the business day ! "

The "Archer up" jockey cap is by far the neatest and
jauntiest head-gear for racing we have seen. It is made of
silk in the regular jockey cap shape, with a small silk knot at
the top. An effort will be made to have them manufactured
in this country, as at present they cannot be obtained here
unless imported from England.

We in this country are being gradually educated up to the
standard of medium weight roadsters, say about 40 lbs, for a
50-inch bicycle, and it is believed that all the imported makes
so deservedly popular will show a decided tendency here-
after toward lightening their newer patterns, instead of mak-
ing them heavier.

The third competition for the £50 challenge cup, presented
by the Crystal Palace Company to be competed for annually
under the rules of the Bicycle Union, was won on the Crys-
tal Palace track, August 17, by C. D. Vesey of the Surrey Bi-
cycle Club. Distance, 15 miles; time. 46m. 22 3-5s.

Although tobacco may be "a loneman's companion, a bach-
elor's friend, a hungry man's food, a sad man's cordial, a
wakeful man's sleep, and a chilly man's fire," it should be
discarded by all men in training, if they would arrive at the
best results and have whatis termed "good wind."

The holding of a social evening and the formal awarding of
prizes after race meetings seems to be very common in En-
gland, and might well be copied here. The social element
which exists to a large extent among club members is one of
the pleasantest features of wheeling.

The distrust in light and medium weight machines is fast
disappearing in England, owing probably to the vast improve-
ment in construction which has taken place of late years, and
which has proved that quantity of metal is by no means sy-
nonymous with strength.

BASE BALL.

The Howards vs. the Olympics.

For some time past there has been a question of forming a
new club from among the members of the Olympic club, and
this idea has been carried out, the new organization appear-
ing last Sunday in a match with the Olympics, being the first
of a series of the best three out of five games for the posses-
sion of the Howard trophy. As might be expected the new
club was no match for its friendly rivals on the diamond
field, but it is composed of excellent material, and with
practice and experience the team will doubtless show great
improvement, especially when the men get accustomed to
their positions in the field and can bat with more freedom
and effect. The game for to-morrow at the same grounds
being a match between the Olympics and Bedingtons, that
promises to be a close and interesting contest. We append
the score of last Sunday's game :

HOWABD8.

T.B.R.B.H.P.O.A.E.

OLYMPICS.

T.B.E. B.H. P.O.A.E.

1 1 Neal, p 6 2

2 2 Van Bergen s.8.6 3

1 3 Barton, 2b 6 3

2 1 Ebner, 3b 6 4

1 2 Burt lb 6 3

4 0 Fitzgerald, c.f.6 1

2 3 Sumner, c 6 1

6 3 Van Dyke I. f.. 6 1

2 0 Kelly, r. f 6 1

Jobuson, c 5 0 1

Maxwell, lb... 4 0 C

Campbell, c. f.4 0 (

Kane 2b 4 0 C

Hamilton, 3b.. 4 0 3

Buckingham p4 0 3

Stone, s. s 4 1 C

Dibble, r.f.... 4 1 ]

Van Court, 1. f.4 1 I

Totals 37 3 6 27 2116 Totals 55 19 20 27

Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Olympics 4 0 0 4 0 2 12 6 — 19

Howards 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0— 3

Earned runs— Olympics 3. Two base bits —Fitzgerald, Van Dyke and
Buckingham. Wild pitches — Olympics 1 , Howards 4. Time of game —
Two hours. Umpire— Gus Pratt of Haverly's. Scorer— M. Straus.

The Niantics vs the Haverlys.

These two clubs met at the Kecreation Grounds last Sun-
day, and there were bright anticipations of a grand display of
skill, but these were soon dispelled, as taken altogether the
game was about the poorest exhibition ever yet given at these
grounds by such organizations as the Niantics and the Hav-
erlys, although it must be owned that the Niantics were
laboring under the disadvantage of three of their best men
being absent. The play needs no special mention, and it is to
be hoped, for the sake of the reputation of the clubs, that we
shall see no repetition of lastSunday's game. The following
is the score:

NIANTICS.

T. B. R. B.H. P.O. A.

HAVEI1LV8.

T.B. R. B.H. P.O. A. E.

Incell, p 6

Enimerson, 3b..6
Donahue, s. 8.. .6

Egan,lb 5

Finn, 2b 5

Arnold, c. f 5

Robinson, c 6

Fogarty.l.f 5

Corbett.r. f 6

J. Carroll, p.. 7
Levy, c. f ...,6
Meegan, s.s,. C
McDonald. 3b.6

Solir, 1. f 6

F. Carroll, C..0
McCord, lb...C

Pope, r.f fl

Qagus.Sb.... 6

Totals .
Iunings. ,

Haverlys..
Niantics..

10 12 27 22 11 Totals 55 25 21 27 18 13

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Sept 30

For the past two months a large number oJ the members
of the Olympic Club and other gentlemen interested in base
ball matters have used all their endeavors to bring about a
match between the Olympic Club nine and the Bedington &
Co nine and it was not until last Tuesday that a game was
finally arranged between these two nines. The Eedingtons
were organized at the beginning of the present season, and
are under the management of Mr. Albert D. Dugan. They
hare played several games and generally come out victorious.
They are in splendid practice and are handsomely uniformed
and equipped. The Olympic nine is composed of members
of the Olympic Club and is under the guidance of Mr. Chas.
S. Neal and VVni. Bouton. This club was also organized this
season and the members have been in constant practice.
They have played a numoer of games and have only been
defeated once, and that by the Eedingtons, but in a second
game with the same nine the Olympics were victorious, hence
the interest in this match. The Olympics are all powerful
men and heavy batters, while the Eedingtons are rather
slight and make up in their lively fielding what they lack in
batting. The game will take place on Sunday next, Oct. 1st,
at the Olympic Club gronnds, Oakland. Game will be called
at 11 A. M. Admission to the ground is free and a very
large attendance is expected.

ATHLETICS.

Olympic Club, Fall Meeting.

The most interesting subject of conversation in athletic
circles at present is the 100 yds. dash between Haley and
Masterson last Saturday, at the Olympic Club Fall Meeting, on
the Club grounds in Oakland. The match was made the
Sunday previous, and on that day Masterson could have
easily defeated Haly, as the latter was unable to repeat in
better time than 10|, but the few days intervening between
that time and the actual race put him in first-class condition
for a short dash, and he finished the last forty yards in grand
style, winning by fully 4$ feet, and looked around for his op-
ponent ten yards from trie tape. Asitwasa match between
the two, they both broke over the mark simultaneously four
times without being penalized. The actual start was conce-
ded by both competitors, the starter, and all of the specta-
tors, to have been perfectly even; and the pistol was un-
doubtedly fired before they had gone over the mark. At sixty
yards they were perfectly even, but at that point Haley set-
tled down to business and began to draw away, and in a few
more strides was safe to win. Masterson need not have been
beaten more than three feet, but a few yards from home, re-
alizing that a struggle was useless, began to ease up, and the
verdict was a beating of from 1£ to 2 yds. Outside of a few
prejudiced individuals it has been well known for the last
two years that Haley was a first-class amateur sprinter, and,
by the by, his most venemous enemies of the past are now
the most anxious to convince the balance of the athletic world
that he is entitled to the best amateur record for the distance.
On this peninsula, as some of our eastern contemporaries are
well aware, we are blessed with an extremely equitable tem-
perature, and the extremes of other localities, even on the
Pacific Coast, are very trying to residents of San Francisco,
until they are thoroughly acclimated. A first-class San
Francisco athlete is liable to be defeated any time during the
warm season fifty miles from this city, by a second-class
man, and if sent east during the summer would be too de-
bilitated by the heat and change of climate to rate higher
than third class. Athletics on this coast are still in their in-
fancy, and it is almost useless to hope that another effort
will "be made for some time to come towards sending repre-
sentatives East. However,^we will bide our time, and when
the general public learns to appreciate legitimate 'amateur
athletics, the best athletics in the world will be rapidly de-
veloped, and California will brag of something besides
climate and horses..

Haley is capable of competing in the best of' com-
pany in any amateur event from 100 to 220 yards
that may take place in this vicinity, and if
any amateur from the East should happen out this way next
season, Haley will be ready to prove what he can do, and
Masterson bids fair to divide the honors with him. Another
match between them is on the tapis for next Thanksgiving
Day, and if Masterson is properly trained for the event, it
will be hard to name the winner in advance. Brooks prom-
ises to come out here next year in condition for a race, and
with Haley end Masterson as representatives we should be
able to show the rest of the world that we are not so green as
they think we are. The following is a summary of the events
of the day:

One hundred yards handicap, open. First trial heat, W.
E. Stewart, scratch, 1; F. M. Day, 5 yards, 2; W. D. O'Kane,
2 yards, 3; time 10 4-5 seconds. Second heat, A. L. Har-
ris, 4 yards, 1; Wm. C. Brown, 1 yard, 2; Eugene Van Court,
4 yards, 3; time 10 3-4 seconds. Third heat, C. H. Slater,
4 yards, 1; E. S. Emmons, 1 yard, 2; time 10 3-5. Final
heat, C. H. Slater, 1; A. L. Harris, 2; W. R. Stewart, 3;
time 10J seconds.

One mile scratch, A. W. Brown, C. A. and L. C, 1; P. H.
Hamell, O. A. 0., 2. Time 6 ruins., one-fourth second
(leather medals are in order).

One mile handicap bicycle race. C. Burckhalter, scratch,
1; J. H. Thompson, 140 yards, 2. Time 3:56£.

One hundred yards scratch run, E. S. Haley, O. A. C, 1;
Jas. Masterson, C. A. and L. C, 2; time 9 4-5. The time as
given by each individual timer was: ; H. B. Cook, 9|; P.
Mclntyre, 9 4-5; W. E. Melville, 10 seconds.

One hundred yards handicap ruu, O. C. juvenile class, H.
Smith, 1; E. Jennings, 2. Time 14}.

Pole leaping handicap, C. L. Ebner, 8 inches, 1, height,
8 ft., 5 in.; C. H. Slater, 2; E. G. Eodolph, 3.

One mile handicap bicycle race, Geo. H. Strong, 120 yards,

1, Geo. L. King, 50 yards, 2; H. C. Finkler, scratch, 3.
Time 3:10 3-5.

One hundred yards scratch run, open, E. S. Haley barred.
Jos Masterson 1, W. E. Stewart 2, time, 10:15.
Eunning wide jump, E. S. Haley 1, (18 ft.2£ in.), L. Ebner

2, Wm. D. O'Kane 3.

Two hundred and twenty yards handicap, 0 C Juvenile
class, W. Van Bei'gen 1, H. Audifred2; time, 25|.

Two hundred and twenty yards handicap run, C. H.
Slater 10 yards, 1; A. L. Harris 9 yards, 2; E. S. Emmons 4
yards, 3; 'time, 23 2-5.

Eight hundred and eighty yards handicap bicycle race,
George L. King scratch, 1; E. F. Verrinder 70 yards, 2; C.
Burckhalter 35 yards, 3; time, 1 :34 3-5.

Eunning high jump, C. L. Ebner 1, (5 ft. 2 in.), C. H.
Slater 2, (5 ft. 1 in.), E. G. Eodolph 0, E. S. Haley 0.

Wm. C. Brown was the entry for the officers' oue hundred
yards run, and covered the distance in 11 seconds, coached
by Masterson.

Putting 16 lb weight, Cornelius Donohoe 1, (32 ft. 3£ in.);
C. H. Slater 2, (29 ft. 7 in.) O'Kane entered a protest against
Donohoe. The committee allowed him to conrpete, and re-
served their decision.

One-fifth mile bicycle race, each to ride separately against
time. George L. King 1, time 321, H. C. Finkler 2.

Throwing baseball, W. F. Bouton 1, (29S ft. 2 in.), N. W.
Leonard 2, (277 ft. 5 in.)

Two hundred and twenty yards scratch hurdle race, 5 hur-
dles, 3 ft. 6 in.; C. H. Slater 1, E. G. Eodolph 2; time, 30|.
Brown balked at the third hurdle and stopped.

FISH.

Fix Power of the Trout. — Some time ago the President
of one of our national banks, and a lumberman of large ex-
perience in the North WoodSj told me that on one occasion
he saw trout surmounting a waterfall down which the water
came vertically in one broad sheet. He said the trout would
swim directly up in this sheet of water unless their fins, ow-
ing to the small volume of water, would extend beyond it,
when they would fall back and try again. This was new to
me and I would like to hear what others have to say on the
subject. My informant was convinced that the force and
direct downfall of water would not impede the passage of a
trout, provided the sheet of water was thick enough for the
fish to use his fins. — A. N~, C, in American Angler*

As Outrage. — Youug shad are being caught in large num-
bers in seines by the Italian fishermen atSaucelito. On Sun-
day last at least fifty of these fish were thus taken
betwean old and new Saucelito, and, to make matters worse,
bought for use of one of the yacht club houses in the neigh-
borhood. The fish ran about half a pound in weight. We
are informed that the purveyor in this case is a leading offi-
cer of the yacht club.

Puget Sound Salmon. — The silver salmon this season are
very small, but the Chinook fish are correspondingly large.
Near the mouth of Dunwanish river the bay is literally
dotted with canoes and boats, the occupants of which are
engaged in fishing. The ruling price now is five cents for
good sized salmon, but as the season advances the price will
decline. — Post- Intelligencer.

A most interesting method of fattening fish is that of Mr.
Kuffer, superintendent of the royal fisheries at Munich.
Partly in small stone troughs and partly in small ponds trout
may be seen by the hundred weight, not only alongside of
each other, but in a literal sense above each other. In some
of the stone troughs there are certainly more trout thau water;
but not only trout, but the magnificent saibling of the Schil-
ler Lake, large Salmon hucho, enormous numbers of splendid
eels from Italy; and above everything else, hundreds of thou-
sands of crawfish are here gathered within a narrow space
and enjoy the most careful treatment.

Large piscicultural establishments7 have been started by
men who possessed little or no theoretical knowledge. Peo-
ple will begin, not with 5,000 to 10,000 trout eggs, but with
hundreds of thousands, yea, millions of eggs, in the hope
that large profits will quickly be realized. If, as will gener-
ally be the case, these profits do not come; if, on the contrary,
failure is succeeded by failure, the whole cause is condemned,
and we often hear it said: "So-and so has also commenced to
raise trout, but of course nothing came of it, pisculture is a
delusion."

The reasons why most of our piscicultural establishments
proper do not flourish are manifold. The chief cause, how-
ever, has been carelessness in the selection of a location.
And where the location and the condition of the water were
favorable, it is often impossible to procure suitable food in
sufficient quantities, at any rate a* a reasonable price.

Last Tuesday twenty pounds of salmon was caught in the
Feather Eiver, near the mouth of the Tuba. These are the
first salmon caught in the Feather for many years. Their
presence might not have been known had not ono of the fish
run on a sandbank and been caught.

The huchen (Salmon hucho), on account of its great vora-
city and because it never eats anything that is dead, is only
suited for raising in ponds where there are large numbers of
small and otherwise worthless [fish.

The fish in the streams of Montana and Idaho in the
vicinity of the railroad are being destroyed by wholesale,
both whites and Chinese using giant powder to effect their
destruction.

Good trout fishing can be had at the mouths of some of
the creeks emptying into the bay. The fish are awaiting the
first rains in order to run up to the breeding grounds.

The cannery at Benicia closed last Tuesday evening for th
season, owing to the scarcity of salmon. The cannery at Mar-
tinez has also shut down.

Several parties of anglers went down fto Moss Landing,
Monterey Bay, Sunday, and had fine sport catching crabs and
smelt. Mark Hudson, Stub Ben and party caught 175
smelt, Ed Card caught over fifty, and William Courtright
caught eighty-five smelt and twenty-two crabs. These fish
were caught with hook and line. The same day several
large hauls were made at the Camp Goodall wharf. The bay
seems to be full of smelt this year. The Chinese fishermen
at Aptos and Soquel are making large hauls daily, and ship-
ping the same to San Francisco.

An effort is toeing made to introduce more extensively the
black bass into English waters. Some of the nobility who
have angled for perch only object to the western fish as they
think that bass are not ganiey enough. In this idea they are
wrong as the black bass is the pluckeist and hardest fighter
that the fresh water can boast of.

C. H. Precht caught a string of fifty torn cods last Sunday
at the sea wall. Many of the fish weighed one and a half
pounds.

A note from a correspondent at Pescadero says that trout
are now plentiful there and running large.

The trout fishing privilege expires by limitation to-day.

POULTRY.

Brief Suggestions.

Breeders of Plymouth Rocks declare that a mating of dark
medium hens and light medium cocks produced the greatest
number of good cockerels for breeding or for exhibition.

If you have one or two good breeds of fowls, it is better to
spend time improving them than to be hankering after others,
unless you have abundant means and plenty of room.

One of the best tonics for chickens, and probably one of the
simplest, is to keep a handful of old rusty nails — the more
rust on them the better — in each dish from which they drink.
The rust is the oxide of iron sold by the druggists, and the
home-made is as good as the sale article.

If chickens have sore eyes (though they ought not to do so,
and won't if your management is correct from the beginning,
before the eggs are laid) you can apply glycerine to good
advantage, one small drop to each eye. This will soften the
edges of the lids so that the bird can open them.

You can raise ducks and geese without an abundance of
water. There is more fun, of course, in seeing them swim
in brooks, rivers or ponds, yet if yon give them enough pure
water to drink, and allow them an occasional plunge bath,
they will thrive first-rate with no water range.

The first eggs of the litter are always the best for hatch-
ing. After a hen has produced twenty or thirty eggs in per-
haps as many consecutive days, the strain upon her strength
is very great, and consequently the eggs become impaired in
vitality and capacity to produce vigorous chickens.

Clear rye bran should never be fed to fowls, on account of
its swelling and caking in masses in the crop, and proving
fatal to chicken-life not unfrequently. It will thus, sodden
and increase rn bulk very rapidly before digesting, causing
rupture of the crop, if any great quantity has been eaten. %

"What is worth doing at all is worth doing well." This
proverb will nowhere apply better than to the care of poul-
try. Without constant attention and thoroughness, success
is not to be expected. Some kinds ot business may be occa-
sionally slighted without serious harm, but in this occupa-
tion one mishap may blast the hopes of a whole season.

Young chickens drink a great deal of water, but they, in
common with all animals, know just how much they need.
Mix your corn and dough very dry and crumbly, therefore,
and let the fowls drink fresh, cool, clean water after they are
through eating. If your mess is mixed too thin and sloppy
you will force them to swallow more water then they need,
in order to get at their feed. — The American Poultry Yard.

Lorrillard's Aranza won the Great Eastern Railway Handi-
cap at Newmarket last Tuesday, and Lorillard's Sachem and
Keene's Bookmaker are at the head in the betting on the Cam-
bridgeshire Stakes, which will be run over the same course
October 14th.

We Have Seen Such There. — Given a strong pair of lines
with a spirited horse at one end and a fool at the other, and
we have every requisite for an impressive scene. The driver
now pulls a strong rein, then gives a jerk or two, anon meas-
ures the whip on the horse's flank and sides, and — well, scene
number two is before us, in which appears a horse being
treated with St. Jacobs Oil for his cuts and bruises, a fool-
ish man,under the same treatment for the improvement of his
battered anatomy, and the carriage builder with an account
half a yard long for repairs to a once magnificent buggy. Np
use of talking, it takes brains and St. Jacobs Oil to drive a
spirited horse successfully. — 2?. Y. Spirit.

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Market Report.

r FLOUR— Good jobbing trade. We quote: Best City
Extra, $5 Zlk&tb 50; Superfine, $4 50®$4 75; In
terior Extra, *4 75«.'--?5 '-'5; Interior Supernue S3 76£fl
S4 # bbl.

"WHEAT— The market is very dull at present with
no immediate prospect for the better. The condi-
tion is no doubt owing to the inactivity of foreign
markets. Small spot lots of Xo. 1 bring 51 65 and at
these figures there is~but little demand. The range
of prices are October £1 60, and November (Jl 70,

BARLEY— Feed is strong with an upward tendency.
Sales of October are $1 30,51 31i, and some as high
as SI 32. November $1 32^. Brewing and Cheva-
lier receive but little notice.

OATS— Prices of this grain are steadier than they
were last week. The range is from SI ah-jiil 624

RYE— Receipts are moderately free. There is a
fair demand for No. 1 which is quoted at $2 Saff-Sl 75
for No. 2 quality.

FEED— The selling rates for bran at the mills
range from ¥18 50;<?tfli)pton. Ground Barley, prices
steady and quoted at ^SO^jSJl ^> ton. Cracked Corn,
quoted at $38 t> ton. Shorts, Sellers asking $20 50 (S'
$21 £> ton. Middlings, quotable at $28;a.^29 & ton
for lots at mill. Oilcake meal, the oil works sell to
the trade at ^32 50 p ton, less the usual discount.

HAY— We quote: Alfalfa, $ll.o $13 50; Wheat $13
©$15 50: Wild Oat, S12@S15 50^ ton.
STRAW— Quotable at 5ft£60c f bale.
BEANS-. We quote for jobbing lots: Bayos $2 50(5
$2 62*; Butter, $3 & $3 25 for small and S3 40
(?.$3 50 for large; Lima, $3 50^$3 75; Pea, $2 50^
$2 75; Pink,$2«$2 25: Red. *'£a *•> 25; small White,
$2 50; large White, $2 3Q@$2 40 p ctl.

DRIED PEAS— Niles,$2; Blackeve, $2 25@52 50 p
ctl.

POTATOES— Wharf rates are as follows: Earlv
Rose, SOcASOc; Garnet Chile, 90c£$l: Early Good-
rich 75cKtfl : Peerless, GOc&Sl : Sweet, $1 50 £>ctl.

ONIONS— Prices continue easy. Supplies large.
Quotable at 50;S;65c t>ctl.

GAME. -Is very scarce for this time of the year.
Good prices are paid as the following shows: Quail,
SI 50cl3Sl 75 p dozen; Mallard Ducks, $3 5CX£$4;
Sprig, S2@S2 50; Teal, $1 75®$2; Widgeon, $1 SO®
?1 75; Hare SI 75@S2; Rabbits, $1©$1 50; Doves, 50
®75cp dozen; Venison, 8® 10c p lb.

PODLTRY.— The market is steady. We quote:
Live Turkeys, gobblers, 17(o.l9c; do Hens, 16@17c;
Roosters, S6l«j$6 50 for old and $6&$8 for young;
.Hens S6®$8; Broilers, $3 50^a}$5 according to size;
Ducks, $4 50,ff.$7 p doz; Geese, $1|6£1 25 p pair;
Goslings, SI 50@s2Ppair.

PROVISIONS— We quote lots as follows: Eastern
Hams, 18^a?19c; California Hams, 16^16jc for
plain, 16* @17c for sugar-cured canvased ; East-
ern Breakfast Bacon, 17i@18c; California Smoked
Baconie^KJic for heavy and medium, and 17Afi)
18c for light and extra light; Clear Sides, 16ila>lC2c;
Pork, $21 50@$22 for extra Prime, $24^25 for
Prime Mess, $25® $25 50 for Mess, $27 for Clear
and S2fiS$28 50 for extraClear; Pigs' Feet, @16@$18
^bbl; Mess Beef, $14 forbbls and $7 for hf bbls;
Extra Mess Beef, $14 50SS15; Family Beef, $165$16-
50 (pi bbl; California Smoked Beef, 14.V;©143c & lb.
HONEY— Comb 14@17c, extracted 7[&:10c & lb.
BUTTER— We quote prices for jobbing lots as
follows: Fancy, 47^; choice, 42^(<£45c; fair to good,
30(5)40c; inferior lots from country stores, 23(3)
28c; firkin, 29@31c for good to choice, and 25@27Ac
for ordinary; pickled roll, 30@32ic; Eastern, 20^'25c
¥>ft.

EGGS— In fair demand. We quote as follows :
California choice, 37*[aj40c; Interior, 32^350; Utah,
25@32£c p doz.

CHEESE— We quote : California, 12i(S>13$c for
Choice; 10(ojl2ic for fair to good; do, factory,
15@16c; Eastern, 16®17c; Western, 11@13&C & lb.

FRUIT— The .several descriptions continue to be
weU represented. We quote prices as follows: Apples,
30(ffj50c for common and 75®^lt> box for good;
Pears, 40(5)60c p box; Bartlett do. Si 50 to $2 p box;
Strawberries, Sl0;®$12 ^ chest; Raspberries, $10^.$12
^ chest; Peaches, 60c@$l 25 p box; Figs, 40@75c
^ box; Grapes, 35®50c for common, 4O5?60c for
Black Hamburg, 50®75c for Rose of Peru, 50@75c
^ box for Muscat and 75c@$l & box for Tokay;
Plums, 25{ffi75c P'box; Quinces, 75c@$l box; Black-
beriea, $5 p chest; Watermelons, $5(5j$10 $ hundred ;
Cantaloupes, 75c@@l p crate; Lemons, $8 (S) $9 $*
box for Sicily and $1@$1 50 for California;
Limes, $7 40@$0 P box for Mexican; Bananas, $2@
S3 50 $> bunch; Pineapples, $6®$8 <"p dozen.

VEGETABLES— Unchanged. We quote: Marrowfat
Squash, $6&8 P ton: Carrots, 30:350c; Turnips, 75c@
SI; Cauliflower, 60(3;65c & dozen; Cabbage, 50(5>,75c
& ctl; Garlic, lia-lhc 4* lb; Cucumbers, 15,5;25c £>■
box; Green Peas, 2ic"j3c <p ft; Green Peppers, 50®
75c & box; Tomatoes, 10&20C p box; Celery, 50c P
doz; Summer Squash, 5Q@75c p box; String Beans,
7*(ff4c P ft; Lima Beans, 2.1.c per ft; Green Corn, 7c
(SJ15c p doz; Okra, IBcS&l; Egg Plant, 60@75c p
box: Dried Okra, 20c per ft.

HIDES AND SKINS— No marked change. Dealers
are paying the following cash rates for lots in
order : Dry hides, usual selection, 20c; culls
one-third less, and Mexican Hides lc P1 lb less,
Dry Kip, I8@19c; Dry Calf, 21® 22c; Salted Steers,
over 551bs, lie p lb; Steers and Cows, medium,
10c; light do, 9ic; Salted Kip, 15" to 30 lbs. 10®10*c
Salted Calf, 11®12}c p ft; Dairy Calf, 65®70ceach;
Sheep Skins, 20® 25c for Shearlings : 25_o.50c for short,
60®80c for medium, and 75cCo.$l apeice for long
wool and wool skins. Butchertown Green Skins
bring higher prices.

WOOL— The inquiry is not very good at present.
We quote spring: Humboldt and Mendocino, 25®
26£c p ft: Sonoma, 23® 25c; Siskiyou and Modoc,
22®24c; San Joaquinfree 17® 18c; Southern Coast,
burry and. seedy, 15loj17c; Eastern Oregon choice,
23®24c; Eastern Oregon fair, 20®22c; Eastern Ore-
gon, poor 18®19c; Valley Oregon, fine, 25®/27c;
Valley Oregon, coarse, 23® 24c. We quote fall: San
Joaquin and coast, 10®12c; San Joaquin and coast
Lamb, 12514; Northern fall, free, 15®17c; Northern
fall, defective, 12®14; Northern fall. Lamb. 16®17ic.
Free Mountain, 12®16c,

BEEF— Prime, 7j®8c; medium grade, 6J®7c; in-
terior, 5*®0c p ft.

VEAL— Large Calves, 6*®7c; small ones, 8®10c
P'ft.

MUTTON— Wethers are quotable at 4J®5c and Ewes
at 4®4Jc p ft, according to quality.
LAMB-Quotable at G®6*c p ft.
PORK— Live Hogs, 7?®72c for hard and G£c®7cfor
soft; dressed do, 10fi®103c p lb for hard grain hogs.

FOR SALE.

AVERY PINE HAJWELETONIAN STALLION,
imported from Syracuse, N. Y.; nine years old;
mahogany bay; sixteen hands high; perfectly sound;
well broken; very stylish; cost over $1,500; property of
ahanker; full papers; got by Hainbl^toiujiu Prince, he
by Volunteer. Can be seen at Club Stables.

Pall Race Meeting.

PACIFIC COAST

Blood Horse Association

Introductory Day— Saturday, No-
vember 11th.

No. 1— Purse $200; free for all; $10 each; a dash of
three-quarters of a mile; entrance money to second
horse.

No. 2— Purse $200: free for all maidens; $10 each
one miie; entrance money to Becond horse.

N0.3— Handicap Stake for all ages; free for all; $25
entrance, ami siu if declared; ^-".ii added; $00 to second
horse; a dash of a mile and an eighth.

No. 4— Selling Purse, $200; a mile and a quarter; for
all ages; entrance free; $50 to the second horse; the-
winner to be sold at auction; horses entered for $I,50Q
to carry regular weight; if for $1,000, five pounds al-
lowed; if for $7">n, ten pounds; if for $500, seventeen
pounds, and if for $300, twenty-two pounds. Any one
can claim the winner, and the excess realized beyond
the amount at which the horse is entered to be divided
between the association and.the owner of the second
horse.

First Day Regular Meeting— No-
vember 15tb.

No. 5— The Ladies' Stake. Closed.

No. 6 — Purse $250; free for all; three- quarters of a
mile and repeat ; $50 to second horse; entrance free; the
winner of the dash of three-quarters on the first day to
carry ten pounds extra.

No. 7— The Vestal stake. Closed.

No. 8 — Handicap purse of $250 for two-year-olds ; $25
each and $10 if declared; $50 to the second horse; dash
of a mile.

No. 9— Purse $250 ; a mile and a quarter over five hur-
dles; $50 to second horse; entrance free.

Second Day Regular Meeting*— No-
vember 18th.

No. 10— Purse of $200; a dash of seven- eighths of a
mile ; $50 to the second horse ; entrance free ; the winner
of the three-quarter dash or three-quarters and repeat
to carry ten pounds extra ; winner of both events to
carry fifteen pounds extra.

No. 11— Purse of $250; heats of a mile and an eighth;
entrance free; $50 to Becond horse; maiden three-year-
olds allowed seven pounds; four-year-olds twelve
pounds ; maidens five years old and over twenty pounds ;
the winner of the dash at this distance on the first day
to carry five pounds extra.

No. 12— Handicap purse of $250 for all three-year-olds ;
a dash of a mile and a quarter; $25 each and "$15 if de-
clared; the second horse to receive $50.

No. 13— Purse $2-30 ; a mile and repeat over four hur-
dles; $50 to second horse; entrance free.

Third Day Regular Meeting— No-
vember 23d.

No. H— The Fintgan Stake. Closed.

No. 15— The Fame Stake. Closed.

No. 16— The Baldwin Stake. Closed.

No. 17— Consolation Purse of $200, of which $50 to the
second horse; entrance free ; amiledash; horses beaten
once allowed five pounds, twice ten pounds and three
times fifteen pounds.

Entries to stakes and purses not marked closed will
close October 10, 1882.

Races to close will be run under weights adopted at
last annual meeting, which are the Bame as those of
American Jockey Club.

Non-members will be placed on the same footing as
members of the association in regard to the payment of
purses and stakes advertised, and should there be a de-
ficiency the winners will receive a pro-rata division.

Parties making nominations will be required to re-
cord colors at time of making entries, and after record
will not be allowed to ride in other colors. This rule
will be strictly enforced.

All nominations in stakes and entries in purses must
be made on or before the 10th day of October next, 1882,
directed to C. M. CHASE, Assistant secretary, Box
1961, P. O., San Francisco. To be valid they must be
plainly postmarked on that day, October 10th.

THEO. WINTERS.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Sec'v. President.

C. M. CHASE, Assistant Secretary. S30W2

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOB SALE.

BY DIRECTION OF MR. W. L. PRITCHARD
we will offer for sale at public auction at 12 it. at
the grounds of the

Bay District Association

SAN FRANCISCO,

OX THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 16.

a choice lot of thoroughbred horses, comprising

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

These animals are of the choicest blood and afford a
rare opportunity of purchasing first-class stock. For
other information or catalogues apply to

W. li. PRITCHARD,

Sacramento,
or KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

"Red Clover."

NEEDHAM'S RED CLOVER BLOSSOMS AND
extracts are the greatest blood-purifyer in the
world; also a sure cure for cancer, salt rheum, catarrh,
bronchitis, etc. I can refer to many letters and testi-
monials of those who have been cured— some of them
very remarkable. I will send circulars and testimonials
to tnose wishing them. Address

W. C. NEEDHAJI, Box 122, San Jose, Cal„
Sole agent for Pacific Coast. s2ml

ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES

FOR SALE.

BY MR. THOMAS BENNETT'S REGENT, OUT
of Waddington's Daisy : and Mr. Thomas Bomiett's
Regent, out of Leavesley's Juno. Both Daisy and Juno
are field trial winners. Price $2o and $:(."j. Apply to
E. LEAVESLEYTOHroy.
B9ml

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THK

Mount Shasta Agricultural

Association,
TO Bti HELD IN

YREEA, _SISKIY0U CO.,

Wednesday, - - October 4th, 1882.

For racing purposes this I istrict shall comprise Siskiyou,
Shasta, Trinity, and Modjc Counties, Cal., and Jackson
and Lake Counties, Oregon.

No horse shall In.- eligible to any of the following District
Races unless owned in the District prior to October, 1881.

FIRST DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 4.

No. 1— TROTTING— Free for all; 3 in 5; purse, S500
First horse receives ^400: second horse, si 00. Entrance 10
per cent, of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sep-
tember l't.

N ,2— RUNNING— Dash of a mile and a half, free for
all horses owned in the District; purse, yl00; entrance S5,
added.

SECOND DAY— Thursday, Oct. 5.

No. 3— TROTTING— Free for all untried horses owned
in the District; 2 in 3; purse, ^"75; entrance $5, added.

No. 4— RUNNING— Half mile and repeat; free for all
horses owned in the District; purse, s75; entrance s5. added.

No. 5 -TROTTING— EreeiOr all three-year-olds and un-
der, owned in the District; 2 in 3; purse, $75; entrance $5,
added. ,

THIED DAY-.Fbiday, Oct. 6.

Grand parade of Stock.

No. 6 -TROTTING— Free for all in the District; 3 in 5;

purse, SlOtl; entrance $5, added.

No. 7 -FOOT RACE— 75 yards and repeat; purse, S50;
entrance §5.

No. 8— RUNNING— Free for all three-year-olds and un-
der owned in the District; dash of three-quarters of a mile;
purse, $75; entrance $5, added.

FOURTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 7.

No. 9— RUNNING— Free for all; 2 in 3; pursy, $500. First
horse receives $400; second horse, $100; entrance 10 per cent.
of purse; 5 to enter, 3 to start. Entries close Sept. 1st.

No. 10— TROTTING— Free for all horses in the District
that have never beaten three minutes; 3 in 5; purse, $100;
entrance $5, added.

Rules and Regulations.

1st. The above purses will be given without discount.

2d. In all District Races the second horse to save ent-
rance.

3d. Entries to be placed in the entry box, kept for that
purpose at the Pavilion, prior to 9 o'clock p. sl on the day
prior to race.

4th. Entries must give name, pedigree, and description
of horse entered as far as known.

5th. In all District Races two ormore entries make a field.

6th. All trotting races must be in harness.

7th. National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races.

8th. Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association Rules to gov-
rn running races.

9th. Free for all, in races 1 and 9, means just what it
says, and all entries to these races must be made with the
Secretary on or before September 1st.

L. SWAIN, President.
H. MAGOFFEY, Secretary.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB

(L'd)
MLEBOUENE, Australia,

O F F E R

The,,undernieutioned Prize, to be competed for on a
day to.be named early in January next, 1883 :

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each
rora Starters added.

Mile heats ; best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive $2,500; second, two-thirds of Sweep
and Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5
per cent.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretarv at or be-
4 p. sr. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in
the National Trotting Assocation of the United States,
under which Rules the races will be governed.

Any further information desired can be obtained by
addressing R. J, GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

G-. H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.
252 Market Street.

Repairs to order. EIevatory-12 Front street

TURF EXCHANGE.

FARRELLY & MITCHELL,

435 California Street.

Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars.

MMB. EXILDA LA CHAPELLE,

SPORTSMENS HEADQUARTERS.
Xortheast Corner Post Street A Central Av.

REFRESmtRNTS AND LADTEs' SITTING ROOM.

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.

AT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,

October I6tli. 1 Jtli. tSth, 19th, SOtli

and 2 1 si.

VEE1) !■ ]C <H, li \ n ii j:.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Oct. 16, 1S82.
SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

No. 1. District, trotting, 3 minute class ; purse, $300.
No. 2. District, trotting, ^ :.i* class; purse, $-11 K>.
No. 3. District, running, colt raize, free for all 2-year-
olds, hall mile dash ; purse, 5200.

THIED DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 18.

No. 4. Trotting, free for all that never heat 2 ;30: purse
$500.

SAME DAY.
No. 5. District, running, free for all, half mile and re-
peat; purse, 3215.

SAME DAY.
No. 6. Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purse,

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.

Uraud Stock Parade.

Ladies' riding match, distance fifteen miles, entrance
free, purse *l,h, divided as follows : First monev, $175-
second money, $100.

No, 7. District, trotting, 3-year-olds and under; purse

$3-50.

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

No. 8. District, trotting, 2 :45 class ; purse, $400.
No. 9. District, running. 2-year-olds, three-quarter
mile dash ; purse, $200,

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

No. 10. Trotting, free for all ; purse, $500.

SAME DAY.

No. 11. District, running, free for all, three- quarters of
a mile dash; purse $250.

SAME DAY.

No. 12. Running, free for all, 2 mile dash; purse, $350

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting races are the three hest in five, unles
otherwise specified, three to enter and two to Btart
Entrance fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomi-
nation. Purses divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first
horse, 30 per cent, to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

All running purses to be divided, two-thirds to the
first horse and one-third to the second horse; four to
enter and two to start, except race No. 11, lhxee to enter
and two to start.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish anv day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats.

To fill running races, four or more subscribers are
necessary.

All the two-year-olds, when running in their classes,
shall carry lOo pounds, with the usual allowance for
maresand geldings.

All three-year olds, when running in their clasBes.to
carry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above.

No added money for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only he drawn by con-
sent of the judges.

Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
(old weights) to govern runnin' races, except when
conditions named are otherwise.

All entries made in writing, gh og ntme, sex, color
and marks of horses ; also, name at. i residence of owner.
In running races, full colors to he worn by rider; and
drivers or trotters are respectfully requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to he named in their entries, as
their horses will be designated upon programmes by the
colors worn by drivers.

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre-
tary on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1R82.

Write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope.

Note — "Exile" is barred from trotting races 1, 2 and
F. J. BARETTO, President.

R. H. HEWITT, Secretary.

DAVID L. LEVY,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

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PATHOLOGICAL HORSE-SHOER

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of Williamson's Belmont, his dam by Alhambra
tby Mambrino Chief, from Susan, by American Eclipse)
grandam Oriole, by Simnsou's Blackbird. Is now in
Oakland at the stable of

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

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LLEWELLYN SETTERS
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For lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

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From Belton and BelL the son of Jessie — by 'Dan— by
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months old, ready to break, and will be sold for §25
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HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.
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The Llewellvn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F. and Hazel
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Price of Daisy . $50, of Hazel, $35,

ilers for sure Laverack pups by Prince
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Will book
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G P. R. R.

TIME SCHEDULE

MONDAY, MAY ■ 15th, 18S2.

Trains leave, and are dne to arrive in San
Francisco, as follows:

NORTHERN DIVISION

Southern Pacific Railroad

BROAD GAOGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Passenger Trains leave ami arrive at San Francisco,,
from Passenger Depot on Townseud Street, between
Third and Fourth streets, as follows:

DESTINATION.

8:30am
1 9 :30 a >t
10 :40 a M

* 3 :30 P M
•1 :25 P M

»5:lo p m
6 :30 P M

8:30 AM
10 .-40 .

* 3 :30 p M
4:2o p si

San Mateo, Redwood and
Menlo Park.

Santa Clara, San Jose |
and Principal Way >

Stations.

Gilroy.Pajaio.Castroville "1
and Salinas. f-

f Hollister and Tres
1^ Pinos .

Monterey, WatsonvUle,

Camp Goodall, Aptos,

Camp San Jose, So-

q.uel and Santa

Cruz.

■: Soledad andTWay Stations, v

*10 :02am:
• 3 :36 p it
+ 4 :59 p IC

6:00 £ U
1 8 :15 P ML

i)fl3A M

* 10:02 a m

* 3:36 pm:
6MPM

t 8:15 PM

•10 :02 a st

6*lp Ml

*Sundays excepted.

tSundays only.

DESTINATION.

* 4 :00 P M

* 4 ;30 P M
8:00 A M
3 :30 p M

* 4:30 P M
8:00 A M

♦4:00 pm
9:30 a M
4:30 P M
8:00 A M

* 4 :00 P M
8:00

* 4 :30 P M
18:00 am

9:30
8:00
5:00 P M
9:30 a m

* 4 :00 P M
8:00 A M
8:00 a M

10:00 a m
3:00 p m
5:00 p M
3:30 p m
5:30 p m
8:00 A M
8:00 A u
8:00 a M
3:30 p M

* 4 :30 p m

* 4:00 p M
8:00 A M
3:00 p M
8:00,
9:30 A M
3:30 F M

*4:00 p M

* 4 :30 p m
3:30 pm
8*0 A M

* 4 :30 p M

..Antioch and Martinez..

..Eenicia ..

..Calistoga and Napa..

. j Deming, El Paso ) Express.
. ( and East J Emigrant
. 1 Gait and ) via Livermore.
.( Stockton J via Martinez ..

....lone

....Knight's Landing

" " iSundays only

....Los Angeles and South

....Livermore and Pleasanton

..Madera and Fresno .

2:40 p m

•12:40 P M
*10:10

7:40 P M

11 40 A M

•10:10

•10:10 A M

7:40 P M

2:40 p M

7:10 a M

5:40 p M

2:40 P M

5:40 P M

•10:10 A M

£11:40 A M

2:40 P M

5:40 P M

8:40 a M

2:40 P M

•12:40 P M

5;40 P M

5:40 P M

4:10 p M

9:40 a M

8:40 A M

11:40 a M

6:10 A M

5:40 P M

5:40 p M

7:40 p M

11 :40 A M

10:10 a M

6:00 A M

4:10 p M

9:40 A M

7:40 P M

2:40 F M

111:40 a m

•12:40 p M

•10:10 A M

11:40 a M

1 7:40 P M

•10:10 a M

Willows and Williams * 7:40 p M

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9:30 a. M. should
meet Pacific Express from Ogden at San Pablo; also
Pacific ExpresB from El Paso at Antioch.

... ( Ogden and [ Express

... ( East )' Emigrant

Redding and Red Bluff

.. i Sacramento, "i via Livermore.

..•! Colfax and [-via Benicia

.. ( Alta ) via Benicia

Sacramento, via Benicia

Sacramento River Steamers..

San Jose

..Vallejo..

ISundays only..

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS. VIA OAKLAND
PIER.

Erom San Francisco Daily.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10;30 a. m*
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ADMIRABLE. Owned by J. B. Haggin, Rancho Del Paso.

Sufficient size, harmony of proportion, style, high spirit,
•cility, proper action, good sense and a good color are
oong the qualities imperatively demanded in carriage
trees. Although generally regarded as being synonymous
ere is quite a difference between the animal that has the
sential requirements for a carriage horse, and those which
n be rated as good "coachers." The former must be the
ler animal, handsome, more highly finished, with a greater
igree of symmetry, more graceful in movement, and with a
eater turn of trotting speed. Bulk and smoothness of out-
le, with a lofty carriage, and something of what may be
rmed a lordly air, will cover many defects in the coach-horse,
lat is the techincal coach-horse. The purpose being to use
em to haul the cumbersome vehicle kept more for show
an anything else and with heavy harness rendered still
savier with massive ornamentation. The equipages of the
.gh functionaries and nobility of the old world were of a
'rt which precluded anything lik* vapidity of motion Xnt

only heavy but awkward, devoid of beauty,lumbering cars that
necessitated ponderous animals to draw them. A very large
proportion of the carriages of the United States are of a differ-
ent pattern, and those that are denominated coaches are dis-
tinct as can be from the European type. The clumsy horse,
however stately, is entirely out of place. There must be a
greater degree of activity, there must be higher form, there
must be beauty independent of gorgeous trappings, a fitness
for the demands of a people who have a greater share of
horse 'estheticism, and who have a keener appreciation of
suitability. The scarcity of fine carriage horses in the cities
does not argue that this position is untenable, for that arises
from the country not being able to supply the want. Sine©
the mania for breeding fast trotters has overspread the whole
country, the breeding of carriage horses has been
sadly neglected. Speed was held to be the only quality that
would repay, and in the blind race for phenomenal trotters
there was a sacrifice of important point;. This, was more

peculiarly the case a few years ago, as at the present time
many of the stallions which are the most successful as the
progenitors of fast trotters have also the characteristics that
are needed for the carriage. There are also breeders who
are aiming to produce the proper type without anticipation
of trotting speed in this class, and are giving attention to
the breeding, form, action, size, style, color, etc., independ-
ent of anything else.

The illustration preceding this article is an accurate rep-
resentation of an animal which has been selected for this
purpose, and in our estimotion he is so very nearly a model
of what the carriage horse ought to be that a referenco to the
picture is all-sufficient to give the idea so far as outlines are
concerned. There is scarcely a point that needs correction,
and though some might be better pleased with a straighter
hip we prefer that there should be slope enough to insure
greatenfreedom in the action of the hind legs, which this
formof Quarter certainly gives. When the inominatum p nearly

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horizontal, and the buttocks fall, it gives a rcund appearance
which many fancy, but in that case the stifle is placed too
high and there is a constraint that influences the action
prejudicially. In the case before us the angle is not abrupt,
but at a declination which does not mar the beauty of the
quarter, while it gives a much better "set" to the limb. "We
allude to this as the only point in the configuration of Ad-
mirable which good judges of equine form would be likely to
differ about, as it would be a captious critic, indeed, ^ ho was

front part of the chest is an evidence of a strong constitution
and the brisket could not be improved. The legs are capital.
Arms and gaskins large, without a particle of cloddiness,
hock and knees clean and truly formed, and from these joints
to the ankles there is plenty of bone, and better yet plenty of
tendon. The pasterns are "springy," having the proper
angle, and the lower part filling the hoof. The feet are very
good, the horn being dark and evidently of good quality.
They are just the kind to stand pavements or macadamized

not willing to admit the correctness of form in every other roads, having a good width of heel and the foot nearly circu-

respect.

Admirable was bred in France, as the following translation
of the government certificate shows :
(Translation.)
National Stud.

I, the undersigned, Director of the Depot of
Stallions of St. Lo.^do hereby certify that it is
proven by the certificate of covering, and of
the declaration in proper form, which have
been deposited in my hands, that the mare
named Miss Coy (by Pretty Boy and Kapisat)
one-half thoroughbred, born in 1873 in Nor-
mandy, height 156 centimeters, color bay,
head — ,legs — , and belonging to Mr. Milet
who resides at St. Marcouf, Department of
La Manche, was covered in 1877 by the Na-
tional Stallion named Jackson (by Jackson's
Quicksilver and Tamworth) No. 176— one-
half thoroughbred, born in 1869 in England-
height, 162 centimeters, color, dark brown,
head — legs — and belonging to the Depot of
Stallions of St. Lo. and from which was pro-
duced the foal herein described (in the margin)
which foal was born at St. Marcouf on the
14th day of April, 1878.

In proof of which I have signed and deliv-
ered this certificate at St. Lo. on the 31st day
of December, 1878. The Director,

A. Proukvaux.

Product of the
National Stallion,

Subject to a tax of
12 cents

Article 43 of Model

Order No. 26
If it is a thorough-
bred mare, men-
tion will be made
of the fact

; Government ;
Stamp.

Description,
name Admirable
Color, redish or
chestnut.
Head do.

Legs do,

; Seal of the De-:
: pot of Stal- :

:iionB of St.:

:Lo. (Manche).:

Admirable was selected by a son of the owner, B. A. Hag-
gin of New York City, and this young gentleman must have
a very correct eye for proportion and admirable judgment to
chose the animal he has selected. The certificate requires ex-
planation. The marginal notes refer to the colt, the body of
the certificate to the parents. To extend the description, Ad-
mirable is a bright chestnut of the most beautiful shade.
There are such a variety of shades of this color that it is al-
most impossible to describe the exact tinge with words,
thonghiit would be difficult to obtain a handsomer hue.
The coat is silky, as fine, indeed, as that of the highest bred
racehorse, and the hairs in the mane and tail are also fine.
The shade is uniform, head, neck, body and legs alike, the
only divergence being a small white spot on the coronet of
the near hind foot, and a black spot about the size of half a
dollar on the quarter. Looking at him as a whole he will
impress the scrutinizer as exhibiting a deal of character.

And, by the way, the whole picture which a horse presents
is the best manner of forming a correct estimate of his value.
There must be a harmonious entirety, a complete figure fill-
ing the eye with justness of proportion, a comprehensive
image on the retina, a fitness of parts only 'discoverable by the
animal being in a position that enables the observer to gauge
eveything at the same time. Thus we always like to take
the first look at some distance from the animal and when Ad-
mirable was led out of the barn into the sunshine we nevet
saw a horse that better ' ' filled the eye " for the purpose he
was purchased for. He would strike any person as some-
thing beyond the ordinary run of fine horses. The novice
in horse affairs, no matter how stolid, could not withold his
admiration ; the critical judge of equine form might fancy
that he was imposed upon by the glamourie of style and
color, and anticipate that analysis will show defects that
would mar the finished picture, and be surprised
to find so little to find fault with on a close
inspection. We have always held that the most per-
fect type, the nearest model to a perfect horse
would only be found in the thoroughbred. This we still be-
lieve, and yet for a carriage horse there are models which
would not be proper for the racecourse. In giving the points
of the subject of this sketch it may puzzle some to under-
stand why this configuration is unsuitable for the course.
There have been many good racehorses which did not show
as high racing form, but as is well known there are other
things beside form necessary. Ab, however, the considera-
tion is entirely inauother field than the racecourse, therefore
the adaptability for carriage uses is the topic to be commented
upon.

Admirable when he left France was 15$ hands high. He
was then only a trifle over four years old and now the stan-
dard shows him to have gained nearly half an inch in height,
and when fully matured there is little doubt that he will ex-
ceed sixteen handB. He is a long horse for his height, and
with an unusual development erf muscle. He is wonderfully
deep through the heart, giving him an immense girth, and the
barrel isfull and round. The quarters are very muscular,
the second thigh powerful and the loin braced with strong
fillets. The withers are high and the shoulder blades are
long and wide, and with more obliquity than is usually seen
even in horses which are considered excellent in this point.
The neck is set on the body admirably, being deep and full
at the base, tapering to the throttle. The head is small, with
a good deal of width between the eyes, the muzzle fine, and
eyes full. The ears are slim and pointed, the nos-
trils cleanly cut, in fact the head is about us
handsome as can be conceived. The head, neck, shoulders
and chest are a beau ideal of what they should be in a carriage
horse, and though there is rather more space between the
forelegs than would be proper in a racer, the breadth of the

Fastest Record.

Oakland, Cal., Sept. 28, 1882.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, Dear Sir; Will you
kindly decide a wager, and inform me whether the fastest
time has been made by a trotting or a pacing horse, and give
me the record of each. I understand that Sleepy Tom
paced a mile this summer in 2:06. By answering the above
you will greatly oblige A Subscriber.

Answer.— Maud S, trotting, 2:10}, Aug. 11, 18S1 ; Little
Brown Jug, pacing, 2:1 1^, Aug 24, 1881. We have never
heard of Sleepy Tom pacing so fast.

lar. The position of the limbs is faultless. Both the fore
and the hind legs "come to the ground right," and support
the body in a graceful way. From the shape of the shoulder
and neck, and the setting on of the head, there must be
"style " enough to suit the most fastidious, and this configu-
ration also governs the action in a measure. From "both
ends" having the proper " speed angles" we were prepared
to see the right kind of action for the carriage, but we did
not expect to witness such a display as he made when turned
loose in the corral. When he finished his play at the gallop,
and he was as active as a cat in his bounds, he struck off at
such a bold, free gait as would delight the trotting enthusi-
ast, and yet there was an elegance of movement that could
not fail to attract attention on the drives of the park. That
he will get fast trotters we have not the least doubt, and with
the proper education make one himself. But he has a more
important mission than the getting of trotters, and that is
founding a family of carriage horses. There are too many
ordinary trotters, a scarcity of carriage horses almost amount-
ing to a dearth. With both in view the breeder will find
surer remuneration. But still with all the advancement there
has been the last ten years in improving the form of the trot-
ter until many of the popular trotting sires are of a type that
fits them for the carriage, the breeder who aims at a dis-
tinct animal will be the most successful. The horse intended
for the family carriage should never be put through a course
of the usual track training. There are few which do not ac-
quire habits inimical for the uses, and as the main endeavor
in the training of trotters is to develop speed, the teachings
are not of the kind that are the best adapted for the future
purpose.

There is not a shadow of doubt that a person who engages
in the breeding of carriage horses, having the proper animals
and conducting the business with any degree of intelligence,
will find it remunerative.

The picture of Admirable will afford the idea of the proper
form in the sire and the dams must be chosen with a similar
formation.

As the certified pedigree shows there is a great deal of
thoroughbred blood in Admirable. The English practice of
calling all ' ' one-half thoroughbred " or half-bred where there
is any stain in the pedigree misleads American readers, as a
horse which possesses thirty-one parts of|thoroughbred blood
in thirty-two would still have the br. b. put opposite-^his
name in the stud book.

The other blood in Admirable must be of the finer type of
the Norman, the smaller, more active breed which are used
for rapid travel, and it is safe to assert that at least three-
quarters are of the pure strain. There is scarcely a trace of
any thing else in his appearance and only the slightest token
of a different mixture. Owing to the universal custom in
France, the dock has been shortened, though there is plenty
of evidence that Nature had endowed him with plenty of
hirsute adornment.|

We are pleased to present this picture. It is a valuable
addition to the gallery and will convey a better idea of what
the carriage horse should be than pages of printed descrip-
tion.

TURF AND TRACK.

< LOSING OF ESiTRIES.-Do not forget that tlie stakes
and purses <>r the Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood-
Horse Association oilier than the ** fixed events " close
on Tuesday next, the 10th instant. See advertisements
for particulars.

Fixed Events.

Eastern Oregon Fine Stock Association at Union, from October 9th to
the lith inclusive.

Los Angeles Agricultural Association, at Los Angeles, from October
17th to '21st inclusive.

Fall meeting of tbe Pacific Const Blood Horse Association, November
11th, 15th, 18th and 23d.

FAIBS AT THE EAST.

Texas State Fair, at Austir., October 17th to the 21st inclusive.

The Plunger's Purchase. — Henry Newbold of Pleasure
Bay has sold to Mr. F. Theodore Walton the Newbold farm
for $10,000. Mr. Newbold says Mr. Walton has pur-
chased the property for the purpose of placing upon it a
stock farm for racing horses and utilizing the rest for a mile
running track. The Newbold farm is a peninsula, three-
quarters of a mile from the seashore. It is delightfully situ-
ated and almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Pleas-
ure Bay. It has an area of a square mile. The purchase of
Mr. Walton is received with much satisfaction by the summer
hotel-keepers and residents of Long Branch. It is believed
that a racing course in close proximity to the seashore would
greatly benefit Long Branch, and it is said that Mr. Newbold
has kept it reserved for that purpose, offering it at a most
reasonable figure. Monmouth Park is over three miles from
Long Branch, and the hotel-keepers say they receive no ben-
efit from it. Before purchasing the Newbold property, it is
said Mr. Walton endeavored to purchase a tract of land
lying botweon the ocean and Pleasure Bay, but he could not
secure enough of it upon which there was room for a mile
running track. The Shrewsbury river is now navigable as
far as Bmuchport, beyond the Newbold farm, and a steamer
plies between it and New York. This would give greater
facilities! i" ^trying tho horses. t'I|fln Monmouth Park line.

Sensational Races at Coney Island.

The fall meeting of the Coney Island Jockey Club at
Sheepshead Bay has proved to be most successful both in a
racing and financial point of view. This is owing to the ever 1
varying programmes that are framed so as to bring together
the best horses in the country on even terms, and also to the
fact that the association are most liberal in the way of pre-
miums. One of the best arranged contests came off at the late ,
meeting when Girofle, Bootjack and Barrett were brought
together in a sweepstake of §500 play or pay, with §2,500
added, a dash of a mile, with weights ten pounds below the
regular scale. We take the following account^ the race from
the New York Sportsman, merely adding that the fastest mile
yet run on this course was made by Boardman, 1 :40£, on
Sept. 20th, 1880, when carrying but 91 pounds as a four-year-
old:

The great event of the day was now called and it was made
the medium of some of the heaviest wagering ever recorded
on horse-racing in this country. Walton, the bugbear of the
bookmakers, wagered $15,000 to $21,000 on Girofle; §10,000
of this was betted with Haughton & Reed, and the remainder
with D. Johnson. The mere fact of these bets having been
accepted by the bookmakers shows that they have prospered
this season, and calculated that to lose would not hurt them.
When the horses went to the post it was a time for stilled
heart-beats. Bootjack, with James McLaughlin up, had the
inside, and woe as eager to get off as if he really had a
chance. Man and horse seemed to be so perfectly in accord
as to warrant the opinion that the term "centaur " would be
well applied in this instance. Girofle had the center, and
was ridden by William Donohue. Needless to say that all ■
the senses of this jockey were on the alert to-day, and his
mount would not suffer by the start if he could help it. Bar-
rett had the outside and was ridden by Lloyd Hughes, who
had never before been on his back, if we recollect aright.
He had good reason to know the horse's speed, however,
for twice had his mount, Spinaway, gone down before this
fellow at Mommouth Park in 18S0. Feakes' wife was dead,
and this, together with the severe sacrifice necessary to make
the weight, debarred that artist from being on Barrett's'back.
Shauer, as stated elsewhere, was seriously ill and could not
ride. In spite of all this, however, Barrett was the choice in
pools and book-betting. Perhaps Mr. Lorillard's bad luck all
day would turn, some said; and others thought to see Girofle
beaten, because the pair were now at even weights. Barrett
delayed the start a long time. Twice he was turned right,
but if the conscientious and painstaking starter had dropxaed
the flag then the race would have been over at once, for the
brute each time whirled round again. Finally Barrett was
placed between Bootjack and Girofle, and, a good opportu-
nity serving, the flag fell with all three in good motion. For
nearly half a furlong the " pole " horse, Bootjack, had speed
enough to retain a slight lead. Then Barret's lightning
stroke sent him to the front, and he soon had a lead of a
length and a half, and going along the backstretch it was
two. At the half it was reduced to a length and a half again,
with Girofle a head in advance of Bootjack. In the next
quarter of a mile the grand mare slowly but surely shut up
the daylight and was lapping the big horse at the three-
quarters. At the head of the stretch she was at his head; a
furlong from home he was beaten, and could not or would
not respond to Hughes' call, and Donohue, looking around,
yet never relaxing his driving, shot his mare home a length
and a half in front. Bootjack was of course pulled up when
it was useless to persevere, but his owners have now a good
line with which to try their youngsters and any other that
they may buy. The time of the mile was 1:413 — very fast
indeed, and it is possible that it is a shade too fast for Bar-
rett's capacity in his best day. Yet he gave this mare 10
pounds at Long Branch and was beaten only three-quarters
of a length. Such a horse as Barrett would break a million-
aire if he backed him in accordance with his latest form.

GBAND BWEEPSTAICES, ONE MILE.

e Sheepshead Bat, September 14, 1882.— Grand sweepstakes of $500
acb, play, or pay, with 82,500 added by tbe association, of which $500
to tbe second: weigbte lOtbs. below the scale; 4 entries; one mile.
E. V. Snedeker & Co. name ch m Girofle, 5 years, by Leamington—

Eatan, by Lexington, 105 thB. (V? Donohue.) 1

P. Lorillard names b b Barrett, 4 years, by Bonnie Scotland— Sue

Walton, 1081bs.(HuRbes.) 2

Dwyer Bros.Tname ch g Bootjack, 4 years, by Bonnie Scotlond— Spar-

rowgrass, 105 lbs. (J. McLaughlin.) 3

Time-1 :41*.

Pools: Barrett $225, GirofleSlTfi, BootjackSC5. Betting: Even agst
Barrett, C to 5 agst Girofle, and 6 to 1 agst.TBootjack. Mutuels paid
$10 35.

On the 23d the meeting was brought to a close amid a regu-
larjold-fashioned rain storm, but the club resolved to let the
racing go on, as the Directors -wished to follow out the En-
glish system of running " shine or rain, " and certainly that
appears to be the more sportsmanlike way of conducting the
proceedings, although the receipts must suffer in conse-
quence. Considering the circumstances the attendance was
good, and there was much interest attached to the four mile
and repeat race that soon threatened to be counted among
the glories of the past. Of this race and of the general re-
sults of the meeting we give the following extracts taken from
the New York World:

The fourth race, the Great Long Island Stakes, at four-
mile-heats, was the race of the day, and, in the estimation of
many of the "old timers," it was the race of the meeting.
To the majority of this class -it is needless to say that,
with meetings extended for weeks and with racing nearly
every day, it is impossible to train and run horses at four
mile heats, or even at four miles. It is' a fact that such
races are much more profitable to the associations than to
owners, as the training of such horses for long races and for
the cups at two miles and a quarter means to the latter
the ruin of many of their best horses. Certainly the
Dwyers found it so in the case of Hindoo. Years ago
owners could afford to lay up horses through their two and
partly through their three-year-old years with a view of slow
and gradual development into cup and four-mile horses. Buj
with the establishment of the valuable two-year-old and
three-year-old stakes, owners now find it to their advan-
tage to develop speed in preference to bottom, and in doing
so, horses able to run four miles and repeat are now so rare
that tho Coney Island Jookey Club will next year reduce the
Great Long Island Stakes to a dash of four miles. Of course
such action is to be regretted, but as it can scarcely be avoided
it, is to bo hoped that "every year will yet show ft fow horses

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of the Glenmore-Bushwhacker-Lida Stanhope type, for,
whether or not they compare with the great four-mile horses
of a quarter of a century ago, they are certainly the best we
have now. Of the three named, which were the only start-
ers, Glenmore carried 114 pounds, with James McLaughlinin
the saddle; Bushwhacker, 111 pounds, with Cyrus Hulloway,
and Lida Stanhope, 105 pounds, with Shauer "up." Glen-
more was the favorite, with Lida Stanhope second choice.
As the flag was dropped, Bushwhacker took the lead, and to
-the great delight of the " stable gang, " he was never headed
in the race. For the first mile he led Lida Stanhope by
nearly four lengths, the latter running from a length to two
lengths in front of Glenmore. There was but little change
in the running of the second mile other than that in the first
quarter Glenmore moved up to within half a length of Lida,
but dropped again as they went down the backstretch, while
on the Stable turn Lida Stanhope closed upon Bushwhacker
as if to "feel" him. The three ended the two miles with
Bushwhacker leading by four lengths and Lida Stanhope two
in front of Glenmore. The third mile was nearly a repeti-
tion of the second, with the exception that both Lida and
Glenmore closed up much of the gap, Lida especially, for at
the end of the three miles she amid the shouts of her
admirers showed a head in front of Bu sh whacker,
with Glenmore a length and a half away. Lida's lead
was brief, for at the members' stand Bushwhacker again
took the lead and at the quarter he was a length in front of
the filly, she the same in front of Glenmore. Before they
reached the grove Glenmore passed Lida and she rapidly
dropped to the rear. McLaughlin at once made strong efforts
to reach Bushwhacker, who not only responded to Hollo-
way's call but from a lead of a length, which he held at the
end of three miles and a half, he gradually drew away and
finally amid some little cheering " old Bush" galloped past
the judges the winner of the heat by eight lengths, with
Glenmore second and Lida Stanhope just inside the distance.
Time 8:01^, which was nearly a minute faster than was gen-
erally thought it would be run in. As to the fractional time
the rain came down so heavy that it was impossible to flag
the quarters, but the first mile was run in 2:03£ and the two
miles in 4:05, after which the pace increased somewhat.

In the betting between the heats Bushwhacker, showing
much the freshest, was made a strong favorite. All three ap-
peared promptly at the call, Bushwhacker being received with
some applause, as also was Lida Stanhope, but Glenmore
was decidedly the favorite with the crowd. They got the flag
with Glenmore a trifle in front, but he instantly gave place to
Bushwhacker, who led by a length at the quarter and two
lengths at the half, Lida Stanhope being so far back as to be
virtually out of the race unless some accident should happen
to the leaders. In the run round by the stables McLaughlin
moved Glenmore up to within a length of Bushwhacker, but
dropped back again in the stretch so that at the end of the
mile Bushwhacker was leading by two lengths. There was
but little change in the running of the second mile until just
at the end, when McLaughlin again closed up and they fin-
ished the two miles just a length apart, with Lida 80 yards
behind them. In running the third mile McLaughlin held
Glenmore just a length behind Bushwhacker until they
reached the half-mile pole, when he closed up and the two
ran lapped — a scant half length apart — to the three-quarters,
where they got on even terms. As they made the turn into
the stretch, Glenmore showed in front and amid the greatest
excitement he led by a length at the lower end of the stand
and by two lengths at the end of the three miles. He kept
on to the turn when, as Glenmore began to slacken up,
many realized that McLaughlin evidently thought that he
had gone four miles and that he had won the heat, but seeing
that Holloway and Bushwhacker were keeping right on, they
having passed him at the members' stand, he again began to
ride Glenmore. But the chance was gone. Bushwhacker
had a lead of three lengths at the quarter and he gradually
increased it to eight lengths at the half and if he had kept
right on he could have left Glenmore outside the distance,
but Holloway eased up in the stretch and slowly galloped
home the winner of the heat and race by forty yards, with
Glenmore second, so far in front of Lida Stanhope that she
was several lengths outside the flag. Time, 8:10. To say
that the admirers of Bushwhacker were enthusiastic scarcely
does them justice. They shouted, threw up their hats, and
as a Glenmore man remarked, "acted like a lot of children
out on a holiday who, the rain meanwhile pouring down in
torrents, desired to do some silly thing that should completely
put into the shade their foolish action in going to the races
on such a day." But then they were winners, while the
"growler" was a loser and an exception. Hundreds that had
backed Glenmore were glad to see Bushwhacker the winner.
Some had seen the little Tennessee "runt" run all his races
from his first three-year-old effort at Baltimore, in May, 1877,
when he ran unplaced to Lucifer, Glovertrookand Diamond.
They had seen him win the two-mile heats at Baltimore in
1878, when he won the first heat in 3:36 and the third in 3:38|,
Princeton beating him by a short head for the second heat in
36£. They had seen him two days after win the Bowie
stakes at four mile heats, he taking the first heat in 7:31
and the third in 8:29, Princeton again beating him for
the second heat by the shortest of heads in 7:36J. In fact
there were some present that had seen him run in all his
races, of which the above was his forty-third, while some re-
member having seen his dam, Annie Bush, win the Post
Stakes at New Orleans in the spring of 1872, when she dis-
tanced the field, Nannie Douglas winning the first heat in
7:39 and Annie Bush the second and third heats in 7:38 \ and
8:21, the race being run over the old Metarie Course.

Sheepshead Bat, September 23.— The Great Long Island Stakes, for
all ages, at $250 each for starters, with 82,500 added, of which 8500 to
the second, and the Woodlawn Vase (presented to the club by the
Dywer Brothers), to become the property of the subscriber winning the
race for two years in succession; horsea entered March 1 to pay
$50 forfeit, by June 1 $100 forfeit, and by September 1 $150 forfeit;
closed with seven subscribers of which three were made by March 1 and
four by September 1 ; five-year-old and aged horses to carry 114 pounds,
four-year-olds, 108 pouuds, three-year-olds, 95 pounds; sex allowances,
four- mile-heats, [Note.— W. Jennings won a claim to the Woodlawn
Vase in 1881 with Glenmore].
G. B. Bryson names b g Bushwhacker, aged, by Bonnie Scotland,

dam Annie Bush, Jlllbs. (C. Holloway.) 1 1

W. Jennings names ch h Glenmore, aged, by Glen Athol, dam

Lotta, 1U lbs. (J. McLaughlin.) 2 2

J. W. Loud names ch f Lida Stanhope, i, by "Waverly, dam Ada

Cheatham, 105 lbs. (Shauer.) 3dis

Time— 8:01$, 8:10.

Pools,— Before: Glenmore, $300; Lida Stanhope, $235; Bushwhacker,
$116. After first heat: Bushwhacker, $250; the field $15. Betting.—
Even money against Glenmore, 8 to 5 against Lida Stanhope, and 3 to 1
against Bushwhacker. After first heat: 7 to 2 on Bushwhacker, 3 to 1
against Glenmore, and 50 to 1 against Lida Stanhope. Mutuels paid
923 and $6 40.

The meeting as ended above is in every respect the best
yet given by the Coney Island Jockey Club, and although the
last two days, the ninth and tenth of the meeting, were
marred by bad weather, the attendance on the other days
was so large that the meeting will be a decided success from
a pecuniary point of view. During the meeting fifty-nine
races were run, with a total of 414 starters, and to which the
club contributed in purses and added money nearly $42,000,

while so thoroughly was the money divided that the fifty-nine
races were won by thirty-seven different owners or stables,
among them being several from California, Utah, Missouri,
Alabama, Ohio, Canada and other points nearer New York,
viz: four each by Mr. Pierre Lorillard and W. C. Daly, three
each by the Dwyer Brothers and E. Heffner,1 two each by
Morris & Patten, YV. L. Cassidy, Snedeker & Co., C. Reed,
F. Robinson, E. J. Baldwin, M. J. Daly, E. Corrigan, J.
Henry, E. J. McElmeel, J. McMahon and Davis and Hall and
one each by G. B. Brvson, H. J. Woodford, J. McCullough,
J. F. Caldwell, J. H. Harbeck, W. Lakeland, G. L. Lorillard,
Ackerman & Co., D. D. Davis, C. D. Holmes, A. Burnham,
F. Gebhard, C. Boyle, M. Kenney, T. Winters, C. Askey,
Wm. Jennings, Wilson & Co., C. H. PettingiU, hthe Old Mill
Stable, and the Pelham Stable. Another feature of the meet-
ing has been the success of the stables known as Brighton
Beach stables which won no less than thirty-eight out of fifty-
nine races run. In distances the club also kept up the excel-
lent standard set by the Monmouth Park and Saratoga asso-
ciations of running a good average of long-distance races.
The number of races at the several distances was as follows:
1 at five furlongs, 10 at three-quarters of a mile, 14 at a mile,
1 at a mile and half a furlong, 5 at a mile and a furlong, 3 at
a mile and a quarter, 3 at a mile and three furlongs, 4 at a
mile and a half, 1 at a mile and 5 furlongs, 2 at a mile and
three-quarters, 1 at two miles, 1 at three miles, 1 at four-mile
heats, 1 at heats of a mile and a furlong, 1 at mile heats and
10 steeplechases. The betting has been the heaviest of any
meeting during the year, especially in the books and Mu-
tuels.

Biisli whacker.

Perhaps of all horses that are or have been on the turf for
the last ten years none lack the grace and beauty usually as-
sociated with the thoroughbred so much as Bushwhacker,
the winner of the Long Island Stakes at Sheepshead Bay.
Yet in breeding he is the peer of scores of vastly better look-
ing horses. To begin with, his sire was the famous Bonnie
Scotland, in whom the best blood of England was represented.
His dam, Annie Bush, was by Lexington, out of Banner, she
by imported Albion, out of Clara Howard, by imported
Barefoot (winner of the St. Leger in 1S23), and she out of the
imported mare bred by Lord Grosvenor and imported by C-
H. Hall, of New York, in 1824. As to Lexington's breeding
and his standard as a sire nothing need be said, his honors,
like those of Stockwell in England, being above praise. An-
nie Bush had a very successful turf career, for which she was
trained by George Rice and owned by Jim McCormick, now
of New York. She won over the Metarie track, at New Or-
leans, in April, 1S72 — a mile and a quarter in 2:143 — and at
four-mile heats, nine days afterwards, in 7:39, 7:3S£ and
8:21, Nannie Douglas winning the first heat. On April 20
of the same year, over the old Fair Grounds track, and at the
inaugural meeting of the then new Louisiana Jockey Club,
she again won at four-mile heats in 7:36 and 7:51 J, when
with 101 pounds she beat the five-year-olds Morlacchi and
Tom Corbett, each carrying 107 pounds. Afterwards, in
May, at Nashville she won at two-mile heats in 3:38 and 3:39
and two days later at three miles in 5:53, which may be
said to have ended her career, for although she ran once in
1873 she had virtually broken down.

Annie Bush was then bred to Bonnie Scotland, the pro-
duce of which in 1874 was a bay colt which was subsequently
called Bushwhacker. During the summer both Annie Bush
and her colt were stolen and concealed in the woods,Jwhere
for the want of proper food the growth of the colt was so
"stunted" that at his first appearance on the turf at Balti-
more in May, 1877, he was hailed with shouts of laughter
and was called by some "DoswelTs mule," and only last Sat-
urday he was said to look like a well-fed canal horse. When
a two-year-old he was sold or presented to Major T. W.
Doswell, of Hanover, under whose colors he ran until he
was sold to his present owner, Mr. G. B. Rryson, in 1881.
Bushwhacker was never a great success on the turf. El-luck
seems to have followed him, for on several occasions just as
he had been got in prime condition some accident has hap-
pened, as in 1879, when he only ran twice, from which he re-
covered only to go amiss again in the spring of 1880, from
which he did not recover until the spring of 1881. His full
record is as follows:

1877.,
1878..
1879..

1881..
1882..

Age.

Three years old . . ,

Four years old

Five years old —
Seven years old. ,
Eight years old..

B B

Gross
earnings.

$ 195
5,360
300
2,135
3,375

Bushwhacker may possibly start for the Bowie Stakes at
Baltimore, in October, for although Mr. Bryson is not a sub-
scriber, if Bushwhacker retains his form until the day before
the race (October 20), one of the seven subscribers will no
doubt be glad to transfer his subscription to Mr. Bryson, es-
pecially as the Pimlico track is the scene of £ "old Bush's"
greatest triumphs, for it was over that track that in October,
1878, he won his two-mile heats and t the Bowie Stakes at
four-mile heats, the former in 3:36, 3:36| and 3:3Si aud the
latter in 7:31, 7:36J and 8:29, Princeton winning the second
heats inbothraces by the shortest of heads.

The Vanderbilt Team. — At the recent trial at Hartford,
W. B. Bair, who has charge of the horses, made the following
remarks to " Veritas, " the correspondent of the New York
Spirit of the Times: " Receiving instructions from Mr.
Vanderbilt, I had the track scraped, judges appointed, and
drove them, as is well known, and accredited, a mile in 2:16* —
going the first half in 1: 08, by two accurate watches, one of
them being the timer presented me by Mr. Vanderbilt. It
stopped at 2: 16 2-5 in the hands of Mr. Hyde, a wealthy and
rebable gentleman of Hartford. I carried twelve pounds of
dead weight, making 152 lbs. for the driver. As to the qual-
ities of the team, I never saw or heard of a pair of horses that
fall into each other's ways, and mate so quickly, as these
mares do. They drive like one horse, on same kinds of bits
— an ordinary gum bit. I think Rose is a little the fastest,
but Aldine rates very steadily; they work evenly together,
and have never made a break with me. I feel confident Mr.
Vanderbilt can drive them to road wagon in 2:18, over
Fleetwood Course. He has already sent them to the half in
1 :08, and they would certainly come home in 1:10. I am
willing to bet as much as a man in my circumstances ought
that I can beat 2:16^ with them over Fleetwood, and if they
will give me odd- T - - ' -**ke to beat 2:16."

The San Jose Fair.

The meeting on Thursday was again favored with beautiful
weather, but there was a large falling off in the attendance,
owing to the lack of exciting events in the programme. The
first race on the card was a dash of a mile and one-eighth, S5
each, $15 forfeit, with S 175 added, a stake that closed with
seven entries but of these only two came to the post, H. C.
Judson's Patrol and P. Coutts' Forest King. As in most of
the races at this meeting there were some notable changes in
the betting previous to the start, the odds at first being $25
to S20 in favor of the King, but veering afterwards to the
same amount on the chances of Patrol. There was a great
deal of jumping and cavorting around that delayed the start
but atlast Donathan dropped the flag to an excellent start
and the horses passed the wire and around the back stretch
like a team, but at the half mile post Forest King went
ahead, stride by stride, and at the three-quarters he had
his adversary beaten, and finished an easy winner by three
lengths in 2:02.

In the 2:36 class for a purse of $400 there were originally
nine entries, but such was the reputationgainedbyP. Coutts'
fine mare Manon that all the others withdrew, not even con-
testing for the second and third moneys, and she walked over
for the entries, amounting to §360, the association thus gain-
ing $40 by the transaction. Here was another event that was
originally looked for as an exciting race, but the effect was
discounted at the previous meetings.

The chief event of the day was the special trot for a purse
of S300, between Frank Moscow and Ashley, that in the ab-
sence of more exciting races was made the medium of Borne
slight speculation, the betting being about §30 to $20 in favor
of Moscow. To an outsider these odds seemed to be beyond
the bounds of prudence but such was the desire to get on
Moscow that even §50 to $25 was laid on him before the
start. In the first heat, Ashley, driven by Pete Brandow
with 26 pounds overweight, trotted squarely at a slow gait
with a skip near the quarter, and won handily in 2:35| by
nearly two lengths, Moscow, probably, not being meant for
this heat. This success did not change the ideas of those '
who were backing Moscow as the desire to invest became so
strong that $30 to $8 was freely Jlaid on his winning the
race. The nest heat was such as to give the spectators an
idea that it was a real contest as the two horses were sent
along at a little more lively gait, and they were lapped until
well into the home stretch where Moscow broke and lost
ground and Ashley won by half a length in 2:33f . Notwith-
standing this success, it was rumored freely that Frank
could win at any and all times when called upon to do so, and
so Moscow was still a greater favorite than before the first
heat, selling at $40 to $25 as fast as the pools could be
written off. This state of the betting may also be attributed
to the fact that Goldsmith would take the reins over the
favorite instead of Williams, and the as yet unknown factor
was discussed as to what distance in a mile was represented
by an overweight in the driver of some 25 pounds. The
horses went off very evenly for the third heat, and in the mid
back stretch Moscow indulged in one of his peculiar skips of
some half dozen strides in which he generally gains a slight
advantage, but nearing the half he was off his feet in a more
serious manner and lost upwards of a length before he was
brought to his gait; thence by square trotting he regained his
position until, within fifty yards of the wire, he skipped
again, and came und£r the wire by the shortest of heads in
2:33 J. The backers of Moscow feared that all their invest-
ments were lost, but after a short discussion the heat was
given to Frank amid mingled cheers and hisses, and cries of
"another job" that seemingly in noway disconcerted the
judges. It was now $50 to $20 against Ashley, and that
mainly through the hedging of some Moscow money under
the belief that the race was not such a sure thing as it was
cracked up to be. The two final heats were again well con-
tested and Moscow at once took advantage of his position at
the pole to make the gait a fast one, and he carried Ashley
to a skip on the back stretch but the latter, recovering, came
fast and was only beaten out at the finish by Moscow in 2:30$
by about three-quarters of a length. With $25 to $5 on him,
Frank Moscow repeated his tactics of the preceding heat,
but this time he himself made a skip near the half mile, re-
peated the clever movement half way between the three-
quarter pole and the distance pole gaining about a third of a
length, and then broke once more within a short distance of
the wire, finishing on a run in 2:34^. This time there was
no delay in rendering the decision, as before Brandow could
call the attention of the judges to the runs indulged in by
Moscow, the latter was declared the winner of the heat and
race. Again was the decision received with hisses and even
curses connected with the opprobrious term of "thieves,"
conduct that ought not to have been allowed for a moment,
considering that beyond all cavil the gentlemen in the
judges' stand were acting to the best of their knowledge and
ability. A protest was entered by Pete Brandow in regard
to the decision, but at a meeting of the Board of Directors held
the same evening, the verdict of the judges was ratified in
full and yet some old and experienced turfists maintain that
in full justice Ashley was entitled to four heats out of the
five that were trotted.

The next race was a purse of $300, free for all pacers, in
which there were three starters out of the seven original
entries, but no great interest was taken in the event, as it
was deemed to be a mere walk-over for Corette, John Wiegle
and Washington contesting merely for second honors. There
was no betting'and the race requires but a very slight descrip-
tion, Corette in each heat going off with the lead and hold-
ing it as easily as did Johnny Wiegle the second position,
Mr. Yates' fleet mare taking the the three straight heats in
2:24, 2:26£ and 2:34^-.

SUMMAIirES.

San Jose, September 25.— Running ; a dash of a mile and an eighth,
§50 each, $15 forfeit, with $175 added ; second horse to receive Mb en-
trance and one-third of added money.
C.Van Buren enters P. Coutts" b c Forest King, by Monday from

Abbie W I

H. C. Judaon enters be Patrol by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown 3

Inauguration, Fostress.Reel Terry, Myra F., Red Boy, and the Duke
of Monday were entered but did not start.
Time— 2:02.

Same day— Purse $300, free for all pacers.
L. E. Yates |names c m Corette by Winthrop. her dam| by

Ladd's Kentucky Hunter 1 1 1

Walter Mead names d g Johnny Wiegle 2 2 2

H. A. Tan Arminge names blk s "Washington 3 3 3

Oakland Boy and Ladv Haves were entered but did not start.
Time~2:24, 2:20*. 2:343.

Same day— Purse $400 for the 2:36 class.
C.Van Buren names P.,Coutts' c m Manon by Nutwood wo

Revolution, Louis D, Pauline, Eddie F, James Lick, Blanche, San
Mateo Belle and Rowdy Boy paid forfeit.

Same day— Special purse of $300 of which ?100 to the second borso.
B. B.Cooper names Frank Moscow by FraDlt Moscow. . . 2 L> I 1 1
Jackson Cochran names ch g Ashley, by Plumas, dam by

George 112 2 3

Time-2 ;::■-■;. 2 [881,3: Uj, 2:301, 2:34$.

On the Friday the weather was somewhat
morning, premonitory of the rain that on the succf-^i
put an end to the races, Nevertheless, toward" f

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Oct 7

the sun came out and the attendance "was nearly up to the
average. The proceedings "were again delayed and it was
fully three-quarters of an hour after the advertised time
when the bell summoned the jockeys to the post for the first
race, a dash of a mile and a half, $50 each, $15 forfeit, with
$200 added. There was a good deal of speculation on this
race, the pools selling on the previous evening at §60 on May
D and Bender (who were supposed to start) as the field
against $40 for Nighthawk, but on the track it was stated
that Bender would pay forfeit, and the pools varied greatly
in Nighthawk's favor, she bringing $30 against $15 for May
D, but when they came on the course the appearance of the
latter was considered so favorable that the odds were some-
what reduced in her favor. After a little jockeying for posi-
tion, the pair were sent off on pretty even terms, Nighthawk
at the pole having slightly the best of it, and she made the
pace very lively, passing the stand with the advantage of al-
most a length, but then May D moved up very quietly and
as the horses completed the mile, in 1 :43, Nighthawk was
being urged along and only had a neck and shoulders the
best of it. Along the upper turn they ran closely locked to-
gether, and at the seven furlongs May D was a little to the
fore, but Nighthawk again came bravely to the front and
after a desperate finish was only beaten out by the shortest
of heads.

The nest was a race against time for the society's gold
medaL to beat the best California record at a mile, 1 :42 j,
made by Nighthawk at Sacramento. The only one to make
the essay was Belshaw, rwho on the previous Tuesday had
made a mile in 1:43 with 93 pounds, and as he was allowed
to go now at catch weight, it was generally thought that he
would capture the medaL but even then he would by no
means have equaled Nighthawk's performance, as on the
occasion mentioned she carried 111 pounds as a five-year-
old. Belshaw, ridden by a boy weighing perhaps sixty-five
pounds, ran well around to the home stretch in good time,
making the half in 50 seconds, but he suddenly slowed up,
and although he was roused and sent along again at a lively
pace he could only make the mile in 1:42|.

The next race was made the event of the day and it was a
small bonanza for the fielders, who picked up large pools
with ridiculously small investments. It was a special race,
three-quarters of a mile and repeat, in which George How-
son's Jim Douglas with 108 pounds was made an immense
favorite at $40 against $20 for the entire field, composed of
Ella Doane, Forest King and Haddington, while in subse-
quent pools he brought $50 against $25 for Ella and $12 for
the field.

Writing after the event is decided this seems to be very
rash betting, as both Ella Doane and Forest Eing are known
to have speed when at themselves, and Haddington can stay
well, even if he is not a flyer of high degree. But these
things are but little considered amid the excitement of pool
selling and his adherents pointed to the fine form shown last
year by Douglas; as also to the easy manner in which he had
won his race on the previous Monday, and one enthusiast
offered to bet that he would never be headed in any one heat.
As usual in these short races there were a great many break-
aways before the horses could be got anywhere near into
line. When the flag was dropped Ella Doane was the quick-
est on her feet and she cut out the running with Forest King
in close attendance and they were soon neck and neck, two
lengths ahead of Douglas, while Haddington was evidently
biding for a more favorable opportunity". Up to the last
stretch the finish between the two leading horses was very
exciting but finally Ella outstayed her opponent and won by
the shortest of necks in 1:15£, only half a second beneath the
best time ever made in the State. It was so evident that
Douglas had made no pretensions for the heat and that he was
in fine fettle, that he now became a better favorite than ever,
selling at $30 against $10 for Ella and $5 for the field. It
was now more difficult than ever to get the horses off on even
terms and the delay caused by a long succession of false
starts was tedious in the extreme, and at last when the word
was given there was a somewhat straggling start at that.
Again Ella showed prominently all through the heat, leading
both Douglas and Forest King at the start, but Howson in
trying to escape a pocket seemed to get dangerously near the
leading mare, but at the half mile they were both in line with
Forest King within good reaching distance. From this point
to the wire it would be impossible to witness a closer contest
for when well within the homestretch, the King joined con-
clusions with the leaders, and it looked like a dead heat, but
Douglas in the center managed to better his position in the
last few strides and won in 1:17, fby a short head from Ella
Doane, she leading Forest King by a like distance, while
Haddington still reserved his forces. The rider of the mare
made a complaint that Howson had cut him down, but the
latter showed that Douglas had also been in a scrimmage, but
luckily they were slight flesh wounds that had no influence
on the ultimate result.

The betting that ensued showed great strength in an un-
expected quarter, the hackers of Haddington coming square-
ly to the front and showing for the first time the real Simon
Pure of the day. Douglas was nevertheless still favorite at
$20, the field bringing $15 and Ella Doane $7. After many
a tedious false start, Haddington got away slightly in the
lead, with the King lapping, and thus they ran until the
drawgate where Haddington drew away and won, hands
down, in 1:16?^ by three lengths from Forest King, while
Douglas was a poor third. Forest King was sent to the
stable under the rule of not having won a heat in three, and
there was a good deal of squaring of accounts in the pools,
they ranging at about $50 for Haddington, S25 for Doane^
and $17 for Douglas. Ella Doane jumped off in
the lead and tried to get clear of her opponents,
but Haddington had been kept so in reserve
that he had plenty of speed in him, and on the homestretch
he came away and won in a handy manner in 1 :18J by three
lenghts from Ella Doane, with Douglas third by a like dis-
tance. Another proof of the axiom that the race is not
always to the speediest horse.

StTMMAHIEB.

San Jose, September 29.— Running, free for all, a dash of a mile and
a ' Mf : *50 each, $15 forfeit, $20ii adder!, the second horse to receive bis
entrance and one-third of the added money.

B. tJ. .jadson names cb m May D, four years, by Wildidle— Nettie
Brown !

P. J. Shatter names b m Nigbtbawk,by imported Haddington— by Nor-

folk 2

Jack Douglas, George Bender, Mollie H. Precious, Red Boy, Myra and

Fred Collier were entered but did not start.
Time— 2:3C.

Same day— Purse of ?400, of which ?100 to the second home three
quarters of a mile and repeat,

P. J, Shafter names b a Haddington, five years, by imported Had-
dington—by Norfolk 4 4 J 2

II. C. Judson names b m Ella Doane, aged, by Wildidle— Ma ttie

Brown j 2 4

George Howson names b 8 Jim Douglas,— by Norfolk, four

years 3 j g 3

C. Van Buren names b;c Forest King, three years, by Monday
-Abbie W ." g rt 2ro

Time— 1:15$, 1:17,1 :1CJ, 1:181,

Sandwiched in between the two last heats of the running

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2:27 class in which Cairo and Starr King were the on^y
opponents, the three others engaged therein having been
withdrawn. The race was looked on as a foregone conclusion
for Starr King and no pools were sold on the result. There
was but little scoring and immediately the gong was sounded,
Starr King went leisurely to the front, but a bad break near
the half-mile post set him back and a repetition on the home
stretch led to the belief that Cairo might win the heat, but
Starr King settled down to a square trot, came up very fast
and beat Cairo by the shortest of heads in 2:27«V.

As at the conclusion of the running race the sun had only
just disappeared beneath the horizon, there was ample time
for another heat, if not even to finish the race, but the judges
announced a postponement and then it became known that the
programme of the fourth day of the fair had been strength-
ened by the addition of a $750 purse for Abbottsford, Direc-
tor and Gibraltar, which would certainly of itself have formed
a strong and attractive card, and during the evening there
was a good deal of wagering on the result. Unfortunatelj'
the morning had a very inauspicious look, and by the time
the visitors were ready to go out to the grounds, it began to
drizzle and soon it increased to a soaking rain that necessi-
tated another postponement, but not until Starr King and
Cairo had trotted another heat, which after a great deal of
splashing and dashing in the muddy track was won by Cairo
in 2-AU.

On Monday, when the horses were called up for the unfin-
ished race, the track was found to be in a fair condition,
but somewhat heavy near the inner rail. Starr King, de-
spite the fact that he was suffering a little from lameness,
was made the favorite at $20 to $10, as Cairo was also
ailing from a swollen leg. In each heat Cairo got the advan-
tage around the first turn, but at the quarter Starr King was
in the lead, and finished first by from a length to a length and
a half in each instance in 2:25i and 2:25f. The race was
somewhat unique in its character, as it took three days to
bring it to a conclusion. The next event was a purse of $500,
two miles and repeat, for the 2:30 class, in which Bullet,
Freestone and Tump Winston were withdrawn, leaving the
contest to Albert W and Vanderlynn, the betting being $100
to $30 in favor of the former horse. Vanderlynn took the
lead and held it well to the half-mile post, when he got off
his fee$ and commenced a succession of breaks that de-
stroyed his chances, as on each occasion when he was getting
down to his gait and diminishing the gap between himself
and the leader, he would get again on the run, and thus en-
abled Albert W to jog in an easy winner in 5:04f .

In the second heat Vanderlynn was much steadier in his
gait and he trotted the first mile without a skip in 2:24J, and
passed the wire an open length ahead of Albert W, but on
the first turn he made a break at the quarter. Albert W was
in the lead, but near the half-mile post he was on the run and
resigned his position to Vanderlynn, who, on the home-
stretch, trotting very squarely, looked like a winner, but
Albert W came up with a fine burst of speed and carried
Vanderlynn off his feet near the draw-gate, winning the heat
and race in 4:51. This is another fine performance on the
part of Albert W, and many good judges think that with
a good track this promising son of Electioneer would lower
the best record at the distance, namely that of Steve Mas-
well, 4:48}, made at Rochester in August, 1S80.

Miss Penniman then gave an exhibition of her talents as
an equestrian both in the saddle and in bareback riding that
elicited much applause and that was rewarded with the
bestowal of the gold medal of the association.

The last race was a buggy race, a dash of two miles
for horses owned in the district, to be driven by their owners.
There were seven entries, and the following six started: Net-
tie H, (who was a favorite at even money against all the
others,) Tom, No Name, Nig, Little Sam and Prince. As
may be imagined, there was a great deal of scoring before an
even start could be given, and when the gong was sounded,
one horse after another got on the run, the favorite especially
ruining the chances of her backers by her rank behavior.
As the horses came around for the second time to the half-
mile post, it looked as if Mr. Horace Hawes would be the
winner, but unfortunately No Name went off his feet, and
Tom secured the victory for Mr. Saunders in the fair time of
5:51.

This race brought the fair to a conclusion, that would have
proved more satisafctory to the visitors and to the associa-
tion had not the rain so seriously interfered with the races,
and that on the day which generally shows the largest re-
ceipts of the meeting. Much of the success of the fair was
due to the untiring energy of the able and efficient secretary of
the association, T. S. Montgomery, to whom many thanks
are due from the members of the press who were present, for
his courteous attention. With a little more vim, enterprise
and liberality among the members of the association, the San
Jose Fair might be made the most attractive and prosperous
of all the district meetings in the State, and it would be
pleasant to see steps taken at once to place San Jose in that
proud position.

STJ3TMAHrES.

San Jose, September 29, 30, and October 2.— Purse for the 2 :27 class.
C. W. Welby names ch g Starr King, by George M. Patchen Jr.,

dam Mary "Wonder i 2 1 1

John Hughes names b g Cairo, by Chieftain, dam unknown.. 2 12 2

Prince Allen, Captain Smith and Director were entered but did not
start.

Time— 2:27, 2:41*, 2:25*, 2:37$.

Same day— Trotting for the 2 :30 class, two miles and repeat, for a purse
of 8500.
A. "Waldstein names b s Albert W, by Electioner, dam by John

Nelson j j

P. Farrell names b h Vanderlynn, by George M. Patchen, dam by

Joseph 2 2

Bullet, Freestone and Tump Winston were entered but did not start
Time-5:042, 4:51.

Same day— Buggy- norse race. Two mile dash, entrance, $10; first
horse, S70, second horse, 930; third horse, silver pitcher. Horses en-
tered into this race must have been owned in the district prior to July
1, and be driven by owner to buggy. No horse having a record will
be allowed to start. Whisper barred.

Mr. Saunders names blk g Tom i

Horace Hawes names b g No Name 2

Y. L. Duncan names b g Little Sam 3

J. D. Roberts names blk g Nig 4

TV. H. Hollenbeck names br m Nellie H 5

Martin & Carrick name d g Prince g

Time— 5:51.

Premiums were awarded as follows :
Stallions.

Best four years old and over, J. & H. C. Judson, Santa
Clara, Wildidle, $15,

Second best, Wm. Boots, Milpitas, Kington, $10.
Best three-year-old, Wm. Boots, Inauguration, $10.

Thoroughbred Mure*.
Best four years old and over, Wm. Boots, Molly H., $10.

St-n.il id lirst. J. ,t II. C. Judsull, EUji !><»;, n-; .'-'.".

Thoroughbred Famllie**.

Best thoroughbred sire with not less than five colts, all
thoroughbreds, J. H. C. Judson, Wididleand five colts, $25.

Best thoroughbred dam, with not less than throe colts, all
thoiouglibr, fls, .1. -"m! 11. c. Juflfion, tfettifl jjjawjj and, (jolts,

Horses For All Work.

Best four years old and over, A. T. Hatch, Suisun, Adniar,
$10.

Second best, A. Ban-is, San Jose, Dom Pedro, $5.

Best three-year-old, D. Hellyer, San Jose, Clifford, $8.

Second best. S. S. Drake, Vallejo, Drake, $4.

Best two-year-old, Edward Moran, San Sose, Nutwood, S5.

Second best, J. Weatherford, San Jose, Young St. Law-
rence, $3.

Mare* For All Work.

Best four-year-old, S. S. Drake, Eve, $8.

Second best, John Wright, Polly, $4.

Best three-year-old, A. Barris, (no name) S6.

Best two-year-old, T. Andrews, Minnie, $5.

Best yearling, S. S. Drake, Lena, $4

Second best, T. W. Barstow, Beauty, $2.

The committee on the above were B. H. Newton, Geo. W.
Wilson and J. W. Chapman.

l>ralt Stallions.

Best four years old and over, J. Garcia,Twelve-Mile House,
Ottawa Chief, $10.

Best three -year-old, Charles Clark, Milpitas, Young Her-
cules, $8.

Second best, W. P. Phillips, California Chief, $4.

Best two-year-old, James Lendrum, Napoleon, $6.

Best yearling, Thomas Gallagher, George, $5.

Best sucking colt, S. H. Chase, Paul Severe, S3.

Second best, Geo. Easton, Gilroy, Prince Albert, $2.
Mares.

Best four years old and over, S. H. Chase, Date, $8.

Second best, Jas. Lendrum, Maggie, $5.

Best three-year-old, P. H. Doyle, Lady Hercules, $7.

Best yearling, James Lendrum, Fan, $4.

Best sucking colt, James Lendrum, Bess, $3.

The committee were John Bubb, P. Matthews and
W. Jaeklin.

Roadster Stallions.

Best three-year-old, E. S. Smith, Boy Wood, $S.

Best two-year-old, E. S. Smith, Fleet Wood, $7.
Roadster Mares.

Best four-year-old, E. Topham, Milpitas, Belle, $8.

Best three-year-old, I. S. Drake, Sister, $7.

Best two-year-old, E. Topham, Lady Nutwood, $5.
Gelding Roadsters.

Best four years old and over, Edward Younger, Whis-
per, $10.

Special premium recommended on T. W. Barstow's Frank.

The Committee on the above were G. W. Wilson, A. L.
Chapman and C. E. Chapman.

Jacks and Jennies.

Best jack, four year old and over, K. J. Green, San Fran-
cisco, Lippencott, $8.

The Committee were John Matthews, P. Babb, and
M. Jackson.

Durham Bulls.

Best threes year old and over, Mrs. E. Bradley, First Duke
of Alemeda, $15.

Second best, Wm. Quinn, Santa Clara, Duke of the Val-
ley, $10.

Best yearling, C. Younger, Forest King, $7.

Second best, Mrs. Bradley, Centerville Duke, $5.
Best Durham Bull Calf.

Mrs. M. E. Bradley, Koyal Bengal, $5.

Second best, C. Younger, Sth Duke of Forest Home, $3.
Cows— Durham.

Best cow and calf, Mrs. Bradley, Fanny Third and
calf, $15.

Second best, William Quinn, Fuschia Second and calf.

Best three years old and over, C. Younger, Oxford Rose
Third, $12.

Second best, Seventh Eose of Forest, $6.

Best yearling, Col. Younger, Red Dolly Eleventh, $7.

Second best, Wm. Quinn, Innocence, $5.
Best Durham Heifer Calf.

Wm. Quinn, Peach Blossom, S5.

Second best, C. Younger, Bed Dolly Fourteenth, $3.

The committee were John Kay, Dr. J. P. Dubley and Moses
Shellenberger.

Jersey Bulls.

Best three years old and over, B. F. Fish, General Grant,
$15.

Best two years old and over, C. B. Polhemus, Jersey Boy,
$12.

Best yearling, C. B, Polhemus, Oscar Wilde, $7.

Second best yearling, J. T. Hoyt, San Mateo, Banker, $5.
Best Jersey Bull Calf.

C. B. Polhemus, Tom, $5.

Second best, C. B. Polhemus, Jersey, S3.
Best Jersey Cow and Calf.

C. B. Polhemus, Cherry and calf, $15.

Second best, Matella and calf, $10.

Best three years old and over, C. B. Polhemus, Fairy,

$15-
Second best, C. B. Polhemus, Pearl, $10.
Best two-year-old, C. B. Polhemus, Matella, $12.
Best yearling, C. B. Polhemus, Gypsey, $7.
Second best, C. B. Polhemus, Pearl 3d, $6. ,
Second best, C. B. Polhemus, Sunflower, $5.

Best Jersey Heifer Calf.
C. B. Polhemus, Bessie 4th, $5.

Best Thoroughbred Herd of Jerseys.
C. B. Polhemus, Jersey Bay, Cherry, Matella, Pearl, $20.
Second best, C. B. Polhemus, Fairy 2d.
The committee were K. G. Sneath, Thomas Waite and C.
Peebles.

A yersh Ires— Bu II s.
Best three-year-old, George Bement, Redwood City, Archie,
$15. Same, best yearling, Macbeth, $7. Same, best bull
calf, Malcolm, $5.

Ay rsh Ires — Cows.

Best three-year-old, George Bement, Elaine, $15. Same,
second best, George Bemeut, Ethel Brown, $10. Same, best
two-year-old, SteUinita, $12. Same, best yearling, Sultana,
$7. Same, best heifer calf, Sybil, $5. Same, best cow and
calf, Lady Merryton and calf, $15. Some, second best, Stel-
liuita and two calves, $10.

Best Thoroughbred Herd.

George Bement, bull Archie and cows Lady Merryton, Stel-
lita, Ethel Brown and Elaine, $10.

The committee were H. Tillotson, A. Wylie and Tom Hil-

dreth.

eroded Cattle.

Best cow, four years old, J. B. J. Porter, Belle 1st, $10.

Best yearling, G. P. Beal, Fawn, $5.

The committee wen- R. G. Sneath, Thos. Waite and C.

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Alameda, $35; same, best cow, Jessie Maynard, $15 ; same,
best bull and three calves, Eighth Duke of Alameda, $15.

The committee were Paris Kilburn and Thos. Bea.
Sheep and lioats.

Best Merino ram, A. Agnew, Santa Clara, onLongwool, $10-

Best Merino ewe, A. Agnew, on Jennie, $10.

Best Southdown ram, George Beraent, on Sonoma, $10.

Best Southdown ewe, J. P. Bubb, Saratoga, on Queen, $10.

Best Cotswold ram, Wm. Quinn, on Prince, $10.

Best Cotswold ewe, C. Younger, on No Name, $10; same
on best three ram lambs, $5.

Best pen five ewe lambs, Wm. Quinn, $5.

Best graded ram, Wm. Quinn, on Fred, $5; same, best ewe,
Jane, $5.

The committee were W. A. Z. Edwards, John Selby and J.
D. Carr.

Swine.

Best Best Berkshire boar, Tyler Beach, Waldo, $5; same,
best sow, Lizzie, $5.

Best Esses sow, P. H. Doyle, English Betsey, $5.

Best two pigs, any breed, Tyler Beach, $5.

Bed Berkshire, Thos.H. Laine, recommended premium, as
there were none provided.

Finest and fattest hog, Tyler Beach, $5.
Poultry.

Best trio Brahmas, T. J. Waite of Brighton, $2 50.

Best trio Cochins, same, $2 50.

Best trio, Hambarghs, same, $2 50.

Best trio Leghorns, O. J. Albee, Santa Clara, $2 50.

Best trio Plymouth Bocks, T. J. Waite, $2 50.

Best trio Bantams, same, $2 50.

Premiums recommended to Mrs. S. Newhall and Mrs. Bay-
nor on Langshans.

Best trio Houdans, premium recommended to T. J. Waite,
no award in premium list.

Premium recommended to O. J. Albee on three American
Seabrights.

Best trio bronze turkeys, T. Miles, $5.

Best trio geese, Louis Verdon Jr., $3.

Best trio ducks, Mrs. S. Newhall, $5.

Agricultural Machines.

Best display of agricultural machines and implements,
Farmers' Union, $20.

Best horse hay rake, A. S. Babcock & Co., $3.

Best cider mill, Farmers' Union, $2.

Best hay and straw cutter, A. S. Babcock & Co., $2.

Best hand corn-sheller, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best lawn mower, Farmers' Union, $2.

Best header, Farmers' Union, §10.

Best grain sowing machine (broadcast), Farmers' Union $5.

Best self-raking and reaping machine, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best reaping machine, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best mowing machine, E. W. Mills, on Victor mowing ma-
chine, $5.

Best combined reaper and mower, Farmers' Union, di-
ploma.

Best display of reaping and mowing machines, Farmers'
Union, diploma.

Best self-binder and harvester, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best harrow, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best cultivator, A. S. Babcock & Co., $5.

Best horse hoe, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best double shovel plow, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best elevator for stacking grain, W. T. Adel, §5.

Best track cleaner for mower (not on premium list) Commit-
tee award premium to W. Prindle, Santa Clara.

Best fanning mill. Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best platform scale, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best farm or road scraper, A. S. Babcock & Co., $5.

Best wind mill, George H. McDonald & Co., on Centen-
nial wind mill and pump, §5 on each.

Best fruit dryer, Daniel Dempsey, of San Francisco.

Best gang plow, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best sulky plow, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best double plow, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best side hill plow, A. S. Babcock & Co., §5.

Best sod plow, Farmers' Union, $5.

Best one-horse plow, Farmers' Union, §5

Best plow, all purposes, Farmers' Union, diploma.

Best two-horse family carriage, F. Jung, San Jose, $10.

Best one-horse family carriage, A. S. Babcock & Co., $5.

Best top-buggy, A. S. Babcock & Co., $5.

Best open buggy, Hatman & Normandin, $5.

Best two-seated open carriage, same, $7 50.

Best farm wagon for general purposes, A. S. Babcock &
Co., §10.

Best spring market wagon, H. Prindle, §5.

Best driving cart, W. T. Adel, $5.

Best ladies' phaeton, A. S. Babcock & Co., $10.

Best two-wheeled phaeton (not on premium list), F. Gam-
bert.

Best exhibit of carriage painting, F. Jung, $7 50.

American Horses in England.

The season thus far has been very unfortunate for our
horses in England and if the Americans do not capture some
of the important autumn handicaps, it is to be feared that the
stable bills will show a woeful balance to the wrong side, and
this fact is rendered still more unpleasant when we recall the
brilliant victories gained by them in the preceding year.
There seems to be something ominous in the absence of
both Iroquois and Foxhall from their engagements, but it is
to be hoped that they will make their reappearance in fine
fettle before the racing campaign is brought to a conclusion.
The three-year-olds in both stables seem to be of a very
moderate order, Gerald and Sachem being only good enough
to run into a third or fourth position, and unfortunately in
the racing of the two-year-olds there has not yet been shown
any such form as will better our chances for the great three-
year-old sweepstakes of next year.

After such a long series of defeats it is cheering to hear of
the success in Aranza at the Great Eastern Handicap at New-
market last week. This fine four-year-old mare, by Bonnie
Scotland, from Arizona, was purchased last year by Mr. P.
Lorillard for the special purpose of entering her in the large
and valuable handicaps in England, she having previously
won such important three-year-old events as Maxwell House
and the Tennessee Stallion S-Jtakes at Nashville, the Tobacco
Stakes at Louisville and the Hotel Stakes at St. Louis. As
usual it was some time before she got over the effects of the
change in climate, and she had only run three times this
season with barren results until last week she scored her first
victory on English soil. From the state of the odds we fear
that she was not backed freely for the event, as so little was
thought of her chances that 20 to 1 was freely offered against
her just before the start. The race was run over the Bretby
Stakes course (three-quarters of a mile) and Aranza won with
the greatest ease by half a dozen lengths. Sir George Chet-
wynd's Hornpipe, with the odds at 7 to 4 against him, was

second, with Mr. T. Featherstonhaugh's War Horn, at 7 to 1,
third. Lord Cadogan's Mazurka, at 12 to 1, got away in the
lead, followed by Aranza and War Horn. Martin on Aranza
waited to "the bushes," where Aranza took the lead, and
won, as stated, by six lengths. This sudden showing of form
by Aranza, taken in connection with very favorable training
reports about Mr. Keene's Bookmaker, a four-year-old, hand-
icapped at 104 pounds for the Cambridgeshire, pushed him
and Mr. Lorillard's three-year-old Sachem, at 99 pounds, to
the top of the "lists" for that race, with 14 to 1 offered
against each of them.

It is a notorious fact that in racing a great deal is ascribed
to luck, and last year Fortune was lavish in her treatment of
American horses, but this season the fickle goddess has
changed the channel of her gifts, they almost all flowing to
the remarkable three-year-old fillies that have carried off all
the chief stakes of the year. . Let us hope we shall have bet-
ter luck next time.

The Los Angeles Pair.

Following are the nominations made in the races of the
Los Angeles Fair, that commences on October 16th, and lasts
throughout the week:

No. 1. Purse of $300 for the three minute class, L. H. Ti-
tus enters b m Hattie Johnson; L. J. Felton, br g Hunter;
E. L. Mayberry, b m Lady Washington; L. J. Bose, Don
Carlos.

No. 2. Purse- of $400 for the 2:38 class, John Reynolds' b
g Prentice Boy.

No. 3. Purse of $200, a half mile dash for all two-year
runners has the following names: B. P. Hill, br f Augusta E;
H. M. Johnston, s f Ela; Andres Machado, br f Ballona; J.
W. Adams, b f Aunt Betsy; Hill & Gries, blk f Dotty Dim-
ple.

No. 4. Purse of $500 for the 2:30 class, L. H. Titus, b g
Bullett; John Reynolds, bg Prentice Boy; N. A. Covarrubias,
d g Charlie D.

No. 5. District running, a purse of §245, half mile and re-
peat, A Covarrubias, blk g Otto K; H. M. Johnston, s f Ela;
T. A. Pellett, b m Mollie Adams; F. Sepulveda, s g Fox; M.
A. Forster, g m Minnie, and br m Pele; Hill & Gries b f
Belle G.

No. 6. Purse of $260, a mile and repeat, running, E. S.
Paddock, b br g Joe Dion; F. Estudillo, br s Klipspringer;
Cyrus Lyon, b m Mestiza; M. A. Forster, b m Pele; Hill &
Gries b s Wildidle.

No. 7. Purse $350, district trotting, three-year-olds and un-
der, Wm. Smith, b m Kate Bender; F. M. Slaughter, b f
Tempest; L. J. Rose, g g Centre.

No. 8. Purse $400, district trotting for the 2:45 class,
L. H. Titus, b m Hattie Johnson; L. J. Felton, br g Hunter;
A. L. Mayberry, b m Lady Washington; L. J. Bose s g Don
Carlos.

No. 9. Purse $200, running, district two-year-olds, a dash
of three quarters of a mile, B. P. Hill, br. f. Augusta E.; H.
M. Johnson, sf Ela; Andres Machado, b m Ballona, J. W.
Adams, b. f. Aunt Betsey; Hill & Gries blk f Dotty Dimple.

No. 10. Purse §500, free for all, L. H. Titus, b m Belle
Echo; N. A. Covarrubias, d g Charlie D; L. J. Bose, b s Del
Sur.

No. 11. Purse $250, running, free for all district horses, a
dash of three-quarters of a mile, T. A. Pellett, b m Mollie
Adams; N. A. Covarrubias, blk g Otto K; M. A. Forster, g
m Minnie; Hill & Gries b f Belle G.

No. 12. Purse $350, free for all, a dash of two miles, E. S.
Paddock br g Joe Dion; F. Estudillo, br s Kilpspringer; Cy-
rus Lyon, b m Mestiza; Hill & Gries b sWildidle.

A "World-Wide Evil.

In regard to the system of touting, now so prevalent, we
find that in England racing laws prescribe heavy penalties
upon any person watching a trial or gallop, unless with the
consent of the owner. The result of this is that only the
lowest grade of broken-down grooms and turf followers are
thus employed; but still each gallop on public training-
grounds like Newmarket and Epsom is watched, whilst
private gallops like Middleham, Malton and Whitewall are
also frequented by the class who, for a bribe, risk all pains
and penalties in order to furnish information to their patrons.
Clear streams do not generally flow from foul sources and the
value| of the information so gained, as well as the propriety
of its application, is certainly doubtful.

In Australia, touting is not deprecated when fairly done.
In the neighborhood of each of the chief cities public train-
ing-grounds are formed by the various racing clubs on, or
in contiguity to, the race-courses under their control. In the
season, gentlemen of position and education, pencil and note-
book in hand, represent the various journals, and in their
columns furnish full and exhaustive accounts of the work
done by each animal, and note the fact of any horse's ab-
sence from work. These reports are eagerly read throughout
the colonies, and certainly do much to promote and keep up
the interest in the great racing events of the year. Natural-
ly enough, a great many owners, and all trainers, dislike
this; but that it is more to their ultimate benefit as a body
than to their disadvantage is hardly to be doubted. One
horse does a good gallop to-day; his work is published and
read, and hundreds put a little on him. Next week or next
day another pleases the scribes, and he in turn is also pub-
licly backed, whilst the first one recedes in favor; and so,
for three months prior to the Melbourne Cup, continual
changes take place, horse after horse is supported, and when
any stable has satisfied itself, the books are enabled to lay as
much money as is wanted against its chance. That owners,
as well as trainers, can always guard against any real
knowledge, beyond that of a horse looking well, being ob-
tained upon the training-ground by merely watching work,
is well known, and has been frequently shown by the prices
obtainable at the start about winners who.glike Zulu, have
done all their work subject to such inspection; but there is
here, as well as in England, a class who, by suborning stable-
boys and boy-jockeys, obtain stable secrets which are as much
the property of the owner and trainer as is the money in
their pockets or the clothes on their back.

Bound the principal rendezvous of those who bet, the class
in question congregate at night, and consist of trainers who,
through intemperance or foul play, have fallen into poverty;
jockeys who, through dishonest conduct, have forfeited pub-
lic trust; stable-lads who, from want of ability and from
roguery, have never attained a higher rank; with a mixed
host of card-sharpers and theives. These profess to furnish
reliable information, to the backer who is fool enough to
trust them, and from him receive a slight fee for information
supplied. Meanwhile the layer, by whom the tout in
questonin supported, meets the unwary one, and knowing
the information he has received, and perhaps having heard
a little as to lameness, etc., lays the deluded one a price
about the defunct animal. That amongst the host of men in
the ring some are found who act as we have described we
know, whilst on the other hand the conduct of others is most

upright and manly; but that some more stringent regulation
than now exist should be brought in to prevent the corrup-
tion of stable lads by the class wo have above described is
certainly most desirable.— The Federal Australian.

Milton Young*s Retirement.

The sale of Milton Young's racing stable to Mr. E. C.
Pate, of St. Louis, for $25,000 is explained by Mr. Young's
intention to retire from the "post to the paddock." Having
purchased McGrathiana, the celebrated racing and stud farm
of the late Price McGrath, he will hereafter devote his time
to breeding, believing, as he said to a Courier- Journal re-
porter on Sunday, " that breeding is better as a permanent
business than racing." Mr. Young said he had no reason to
complain of any lack of success on the turf, for during the
three years he had been racing he had won over $90,000 in
purses and stakes. As a breeder Mr. Young begins with the three-
year-old colt Onondaga and the five-year-old horse Duke of
Montrose at' the head of the establishment. Both are wel-
bred and represent thoroughly well their two families. On-
ondaga is by Leamington, out of SusanBeane, by Lexington,
and is a full brother to Mr. George L. Lorillard's young stal-
lion Sensation, who was believed by many to have been the
best two-year-old ever trained in this country, "while Onon-
daga himself was the best of the Leamington two-year-olds
last year, he winning four out of nine races, including
the Juvenile, the July and the Kentucky 'Stakes. The Duke
of Montrose is by Waverly, dam Kelpie, by Bonnie Scotland.
He was a fairly good racehorse, with good speed and bottom,
and, as Mr. Young says " he intends to keep up with the
procession and breed that which is in most demand," his
two stallions should in a few years become very popular.
His list of mares at present is as follows :

Beatitude, 6, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Mariposa.

Bliss, 5, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Mariposa.

Beatrice, 3, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Mariposa.

Belle of Maywood, 4, by Hunter's Lexington, dam Julia
Mattingly.

Black Maria, 3, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Planchette.

Fonwitch, 4, by King Alfonso, dam Weatherwitch.

Gladiola, 4, by Glengarry, dam Waltz.

Kelpie, (1866), by Bonnie Scotland, dam Sister of Ruric.

Matagorda, S, by Glengarry, dam Mattie Morgan.

Olivia, 3, by The IU-Used, dam Olitipa.

Perhaps, S, by Australian, dam Mishap.

Patti, 4, by Billet, dam Dora .

Sozodont, 3, by Longfellow, dam Sallie Morgan.

Square Dance, 3, by War Dance, dam Sue Dogherty.

Wildfire, 3, by Leamington, dam Madge.

Of this year's youngsters Mr. Young has two foals, one out
of Beatitude, by King Alfonso, and the other out of Perhaps,
by St. Martin. Of the mares bred this year Beatrice and
Belle of Maywood are thought to be in foal to Glen Athol,
Beatrice, Sozodont and Gladiola to Alfonso, Perhaps to Lis-
bon, Kelpie to imported Thunderstorm, Fonwitch to imported
Blue Mantle, Black Maria to King Ban and Matagorda to
Enquirer. Mr. Young took possession of McGrathiana on
the first of the present month and he hopes to rival the breed-
ing of such flyers as Tom Bowling, Aristides, Calvin, Chesa-
peake and many others that have made that Stud Farm so
famous.

The $10,000 Purse.

In spite of the unfavorable weather which prevailed until
nearly noon of the 14th inst., some 12,000 people gathered
at Beacon Park to witness the struggle for the $10,000 purse
offered by Mr. D. H. Blanchard of this city, open to all hors-
es which had not beaten 2:17 previous to the beginning of
the present season. Nine of the original thirteen nomina-
tions fulfilled the requirements and were eligible to start, but
Aldine, which had lately been sold to Commodore Vander-
bilt, and the noted trotting stallion Black Cloud, named by
Col. Russell failed to put in an appearance, thus leaving
seven starters, viz: Edwin Thorn, Clingstone, Helene, Santa
Claus, Fanny Witherspoon, Parana and Humboldt. When
the horses were brought out for their preparatory exercise, it
was noticeable that Santa Claus was suffering from lameness
so that many thought he would be drawn, yet others who
saw him win the great Stallion Bace-at Boston last year, ex-
pressed the opinion that he was as lame then as now. Those
who watched him closely, however, could not fail to notice
that he was suffering at every step. Edwin Thorne and
Clingstone appeared to be in excellent condition. Fanny
Witherspoon, although in fair condition, did not appear quite
fit to trot for a man's life, while Helene, Parana and Hum-
boldt were thought to be in too fast company to stand any
chance of winning their entrance money. Parana was by
far-the most beautiful animal of the lot, and although she
did not win any part of the purse, she won the admiration of
every one who appreciates a fine trotter.

The story of the race is soon told. After scoring a full
hour, during which the horses came down eighteen times for
the word, they were sent away. In two minutes and nine-
teen seconds from the time the word was given EdwinThorne
passed under the wire winner of the first heat, with Helene
second, Clingstone third, Fanny Witherspoon fourth, Santa
Claus fifth, Parana sixth and Humboldt in the rear, which
position he maintained to the close of the race. The second
heat was won by Thorne. Time, 2:19; Clingstone second,
Witherspoon third, Santa Claus fourth, Parana fifth, Helene
sixth, Humboldt last. The third heat was intensely inter-
esting, especially down the back stretch, where the plucky
stallion, cripple as he was, worked his way up until his nose
showed up in front of Thorne, who was leading the lot; but.
as they swung into the homestretch Thorne forged ahead,
with Santa Claus close upon his wheel; at the distance stand
Clingstone showed that he had the speed of the lot, giving
Santa Claus the good-by, made a rush for Thorne, upon
which he was gaining rapidly as the chestnut went under the
wire, with Clingstone upon his wheel. Time, 2:18.]. Santa
Claus third, Parana fourth, Helene fifth, Witherspoon sixth,
Humboldt seventh. First money, $5,000, went to Edwin
Thorne; second, $2,500, to Clingstone; third, $1,500, to Hel-
ene; and the fourth, $1,000, to Santa Claus. During the in-
tervals between the second and third heats the king of the
trotting stallions, Smuggler, with' a record of 2:15} andforty-
four heats below 2:30 to his credit, was led upon the truck
where he was received with enthusiastic applause. The race
was a success in every sense of the word, and must have
netted the enterprising originator between $10,000 and $15,000
and the wish is freely expressed that such a race may become
an annual event, but on some more suitable track than that
of Beacon Park.

As to Graves.

Editor Breeder akd Sportsmax :
time, and when and where made?

What is Graves' best
Beoorp.

Answer.^2:19; made at Stockton, Sept. 20, 1874.

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Oct 7

HERD AND SWINE.

Crossing for Beef Production.

It is useless to attempt to settle the question as to just how
many crosses from a beef-making breed are best calculated
for producing rapid fattening steers. The varying tendencies
■which occur in the practice of crossing are so great, depend-
ing upon anatomical formation, physiological peculiarities,
quietness of temper, and vigor of digestion in both sire and
dam, that it is a study worthy of careful attention from such
breeders and farmers as are engaged in crossing up for meat
production.

If we set out to breed for milk production, we are not
liable to be left in any doubt as to our success, for the quart
measure is a test that cannot be ignored. Twice a day this
measurement makes its record of quantity, while the increase
in the growth and fattening of a given steer is seldom
taken upon the farm from calfhoodto day of marketing.

His periods of gain, as a rule, come when warm weather
and grass are in season, continuing while these last; and his
periods of loss, as a rule, come when frost nips the grass and
cold weather pinches the hide and flesh. When the dairy cow
is overtaken by cold weather, the pail records the fact with un-
varying certainty, and the promptness with which this is
done is fully equal to its certainty. If we could have these
daily reminder in the case of the growing or fattening steer,
the lessons would be of value, and give us a key to the success
of our plan of crossing up, which all experience goes to show
-we do not resort to the scales to obtain, either in the case of
the animal, or the food he consumes.

So, from these premises — and these only partially cover
the ground— -we deduce that the real inwardness of crossing
up for profitable meat production is very far from being
mastered. Results are quite variable, even where the means
used are, even in the opinion of the novice, the same. Some
very thin-fleshed cows, from certain bulls, produce progeny
that grow rapidly; and when they are ready to feed off, the
response from the food given is very prompt and satisfactory.
In such cases there are anatomical and physiological reasons
which, while they are not quite apparent to every one, never-
theless exist; and if not clearly discoverable in the make-up
of the immediate progenitors, they rest upon a base not
very remote. Cattle are in one regard like members of the
human family, in that there are no two alike. It is true
of shepherds and herdsmen that where they have long been
familiar with a flock or herd, they know each animal
under their care, though the numbers be large. For each
purpose for which cattle are bred, the aim of the breeder is
to have them all like that one. This feat has never yetbeen ac-
complished, nor ever will be. It is quite possible to breed
and rear a lot of young cattle that will feed almost as near alike
as pigs of a given litter. But nature has planted a safeguard
against the utter confusion which would follow a too close
resemblance among the members of the human family; and
this same safeguard is thrown around the brute creation.

It is quite well established that the tendency of flesh-mak-
ing may be made somewhat uniform in a herd, -while it is
certain that a oneness of feature never has been, and to any
great extent never will be. Cattle and other animals, both
wild and domestic, distinguish each other by sight, though
massed together in large herds. In the case of Gypsies — and
the same may be said of Jews — transmission having been
confined within the circle of their own race — the peculiar
features of each have been perpetuated. But in these cases
we observe that likeness carries dissimilarity along with
it. The same may be said of the cattle of the Island of Jer-
sey.

Intensely inbred for a long time, their peculiar features are
very deeply planted; yet every individual animal is unlike
every other one.'upon the island or anywhere else, no matter
how bred and reared. The peculiarities found in these cattle
are the opposite of those that insure prompt taking on of
flesh. But this very fact affords a lesson to the breeder of
steers, for the rule as to transmissal of peculiarities works
both ways with equal certainty. Hence, even for breeding
steers, as men who are engaged in this industry have much
at stake, the rules that govern a breeder of cattle of the high-
est type should hold good with them. Any breed of cattle,
and we may say the same of cattle that are of no particular
breed — mongrels — depend, for any fixed peculiarity they may
possess, upon concentration of blood, and in looking for a
male with a view of breeding steers for beef purposes, the
most intense flesh-making tendencies should be sought for,
and none others accepted. That this be present in the indi-
vidual to be used merely does not of itself afford a guarantee.
Evidence of a long-fixed tendency to obesity in the progeni-
tors should alone satisfy. In the ratio of the possession of
this can the male selected for breeding steers be depended
upon with any class of cows; yet, of course, the leaven of the
cow goes into the calf, and her quality is by no means a mat-
ter of indifference. — National Live Stock Journal.

Popularizing* New Breeds.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the improved stock
breeding interests in this country of recent years is the
growth in favor of breeds which were almost unknown a few
' years ago; as a rule this has not been an indication of loss of
favor by the old established breeds. These do not monopo-
lize attention and interest as formerly, but they are, general-
ly, being bred in increased numbers, and with an increasing
number of admirers. Shorthorns and Jerseys are bred in
larger numbers than when the one was almost alone as an im-
proved beef breed, and the other had no rival in the Guern-
sey. Hereford breeders have, as yet, suffered no injury be-
cause the Black Scots have suddenly shot almost or quite to
the front. The increasing importation of English draft
horses does not seem to discourage the importers and breed-
ers of Clydesdales and French drafts. Our country is so
large, the demand for good animals so great, and the vari-
ations of tastes and conditions so marked that there is still
room for all.

The friends of the more-recently introduced breeds are prop-
erly anxious to increase their popularity. We will gladly
help them to spread abroad a knowledge of their merits —
we have done more in this line than any other periodical in
like time. The friend and admirer of all 'worthy breeds, we
may be permitted to urge that lessons be learned from the ex-
perience of those who have handled the old-time favorites.

Every popular breed has suffered from the indiscreet or
extravagant claims of some of its admirers. It does no good,
but does do harm, to unduly praise our favorite.breed, or un-
justly criticise other breeds; and it ought to be kept in mind
that the special friend of one breed is almost certainly biased
in its favor, and to some extent prejudiced against others.
Such a man may safely imitate Holmes in his resolve not to
■write as funny things as he could, that is, he may safely
make his claims a little less strong than he believes the facts
will warrant. An intelligent, conscientious man who is
handling rival breeds is in the best position, perhaps, to give

justice to each. He rests, of course, under the temptation to
make the most of the special merits of each breed — balancing
the one against the other. We urge the breeders and ad-
mirers of each new candidate for public favor not to make
the mistake of relying on extravagant claims, and to do as
little as possible offfau It-finding with rival breeds. As a
rule, it is better to make praise positive rather than com-
parative.

Each new competitor for favor must prove itself -worthy of
that favor. Deserved reputation in other countries will not
suffice for permanent reputation here. For instance, the
polled Scotch breeds have long maintained a first-class repu-
tation in their own country for the quality of their meat.
Suppose American breeders should have been content to rely
on this — these breeds would soon have lost favor in this coun-
try. The cattle must be shown at the fairs and fat-stock
shows; fat bullocks must be put in markets here, if the high-
est reputation is to be preserved.

Public-spirited, broad-minded treatment of all questions
relative to the breeds in question will ultimately prove the
wiser policy. Anything which looks like a desire to keep the
breed in a few hands, or which has the appearance of trying
to have a "ring" or "clique" in control of its destinies, will
work harm. The more widely the breed can be distributed
in good hands — the larger the number of enterprising breed-
ers interested in it — the better.

Above all things, let those most interested put down all at-
tempts to create any standards other than those relative to
practical excellence. Don't let shades of color,* shape or size
of horn, or ear, or tail, or like points, be brought forward as
tests of fashionableness or price. — Breeder's Gazette.

Fattening Cattle.

Most animals eat in proportion to their weight, under av-
erage conditions of age, temperature and fatness.

Give fattening cattle as much as they will eat and often —
five times a day.

Never give rapid changes of food, but change often.

A good guide for a safe quantity of grain per day to matur-
ing cattle is one pound to each hundred of their weight; thus
an animal weighing 1,000 pounds may receive ten pounds of
grain.

Every stall feeding in the fall will make the winter's pro-
gress more certain by thirty per cent.

Give as much water and salt at all times as they will take.

In using roots, it is one guide to give just so much, in as-
sociation with other things, so that the animal may not take
any water.

In buildings have warmth with complete ventilation, with-
out currents, but never under 40 nor over 70 degrees Fah.

A cold, damp, airy temperature will cause animals to con-
sume more food without corresponding result in bone, mus-
cle, flesh orfat, much being used to keep up warmth.

Stall feeding is better for fat making than box or yard man-
agement, irrespective of health.

The growing animal, intended for beef, requires a little
exercise daily, to promote muscle and strength of constitu-
tion; when ripe, only so much as to be able to walk to mar-
ket.

CuTTying daily is equal to seven per cent, of the increase.

Keep the temperature of the body about 100 deg., not under
95 nor over 145 deg., Fahrenheit.

Don't forget that one animal's meat may be another animal's
poison.

It takes three days of good food to make up for one of bad
food.

The faster the fattening the more profit; less food, earlier
returns and better flesh.

Get rid of every fattening cattle beast before it is three
years old.

Every day an animal is kept, afterbeing prime, there is loss
exclusive of manure.

'y The external evidences of primeness are full rumps, flanks,
twist, shoulder, purse, vein and eye.

A good cattle man means a difference of one-fourth. He
should know the likes and dislikes of every animal.

It pays to keep one man in constant attendance on thirty
head of fattening cattle.

Immediately when an animal begins to fret for food, im-
mediately it begins to lose flesh; never check the fattening
process.

Never begin fattening -without a definite plan.

There is no loss in feeding a cattle beast well for the sake of
the manure alone.

No cattle beast whatever will pay for the direct increase to
its weight from the consumption of any kind or quantity of
food — the manure must be properly valued.

On an average it costs, on charging every possible item, 12
cents for every additional pound added to the weight of a two
or three-year-old fattening beast.

In this country the market value of store cattle can be
increased 36 per cent, during six months of the fattening fin-
ish.

In order to secure a sure profit, no store cattle beast, of the
right stamp and well done to, can be sold at less than 4J cts.
per pound, live weight. — From the advance Report of the
Experimental Department of Ontario Agricult ural College.

Pigs For Profit.

Col. F. D. Curtis, a veteran swine grower, gives the follow-
ing condensed information in the American AyricuUurisl for
September on raising pigs for profit:

The care of pigs in summer can be made less troublesome
and more profitable then is usually the case. Unless confined
in restricted quarters, pigs are liable to break out and do
mischief. They are not adapted to be kept with other stock,
as no animal likes to feed after pigs, and while this dislike is
so marked that animals will not eat out of the same vessel
from which pigs have been fed, or in which they
have "mussed, " they may be forced from hunger
to eat the grass in the pasture where they run, but it is not
wise to compel them to do so. For these reasons, farmers
generally keep pigs shut up in pens where they must be sup-
plied with all the food they require. Sometimes this con-
dition is improved upon by allowing them a small range up-
on the ground. This is better than close confinement in the
pen, as it makes them more comfortable and healthy, but it
does not lessen very much the amount of care they require,
as the supply of food is soon exhausted. It is a better plan
to have the inclosure so large that the pigs cannot readily
consume all the grasB and make it bare for any kind of vege-
tation. When pigs are not rung to prevent rooting, they will
soon spoil a small inclosure and also damage a larger one.
This injury to the pasture can only be prevented by inserting
in their snouts two or three rings made of malleable wire.
Care should be taken to have the ends of the wire straight so
that they will not pull out. Every farm should contain a
pasture for pigs, set apart for their exclusive use. It should
be large enough to afford them ample space, so that while
feeding off one portion the grass will grow on the rest of it,

to afford continuous feed. The size of the pasture must be
regulated by the number of pigs to be kept. An acre is
sufficient for three or four hogs, especially if the ground has
been seeded with orchard grass, which starts the quickest
and furnishes more feed than most other grasses. The ma-
nure from the hogs will increase the growth. The fences
should be of a substantial character, so that the pigs will not
break out. An unruly hog is the hardest kind of an animal
to confine, hence the importance of good fences, to prevent
them becoming breechy; a board fence or a stone wall is the
best.

♦

The Best Breed of Sheep.

Which is the best breed of sheep? Is it the Cotswolds,
with their noble presence, great antiquity, thorough pedigree,
their health, hardiness, longevity, and heavy fleeces and
heavy carcasses, their prolificacy or good nursing qualities?
Is it the Leicesters, with finer bone, greater refinement of
carcass, fleece and points, aptitude to fat, good wool, neat
outline, desirable fiber, length -of staple and profitable limbs ?
Is it the Southdowns, medium size, extreme hardiness, adap-
tation to hill pastures, grand symmetry, unequaled mutton,
early maturity, tough constitution and productiveness in
breeding coupled with surety of raising? Is it the Merino,
-with their swollen form, fine wool, hardihood, fine fleece,
impervious, felt-like covering, their remarkabte fecundity,
and good motherhood? Is it any of these, or some fixed
grade of these, or is it each and all? By fixed grades or
crosses we mean such breeds as Oxfordshire, Hampshire,
Lincolnshire downs, etc. Is it some one, or all of these?
We contend that it is all. No one breed is best for all cli-
mates and conditions, no one breed is equally adapted to
mountain pastures and to plains. Each is best where it
thrives the best. Let the shepherd study the breeds, study
his wants, study his pasturage, climate, and market, and then
select with judgment derived from knowledge. Size of flock,
surface, soil, exposure, all should be taken into account.
These are questions all must study and determine for them-
selves and they are points that underlie all success in sheep
husbandry. All are best where best adapted. All are worst
where worse conditioned. We need each and all. We have
diversity enough to accommodate all. — Farm and Garden.

Boom Fob Both. — Mr. Samuel C. Kent, of West Grove,
Pa., in his new catalogue of the Avon herd of Guernseys,
compares them with the Jerseys in the following language:

"As to the merits of the Guernseys, we would state that,
previous to our visit to the Channel Islands, we were strictly
Jersey; but after a few weeks' sojourn, first on one, then on
the other, our prejudice, as it surely was, gave way to a
deep admiration: of the lovely, golde-skinned Guernsey cat-
tle, and we concluded to at least divide our interests between
the two breeds; and while we still love the Jerseys, and be-
leive them indispensable, we can see many traits of excel-
lence in the Guernseys not found in the Jerseys; and while
the Jerseys will ever, we believe, retain their general favor;
the Guernseys must stand first for their greater physical
power over the Jerseys, and deeper-colored and richer milk
and butter products over all breeds. They are said not to be
so pretty and fancy-like; but they are not at all homely to

BICYCLING.

Beacon Park Races.

A ten mile amateur and a five mile professional race took
place September ISth, at Beacon Park, Boston. The weather
was exceptionally fine and some good riding was done by the
English rider Moore although he was not pushed by his com-
petitors. The event began about half past four o'clock with
the amateur race, the distance being ten miles, and the start-
ers Frank Moore of Birmingham, England, J. S. Deane of
Boston, E. D. Claflin of Newton, E. M.Bent of Framingham,
and J. Hewitt of Boston. Moore gave his competitors each
one minute start but made up the handicap in the third mile,
all the others except Deane having retired previous to this
time. Moore however went on to secure a record and com-
pleted the ten miles in 33:34 Deane finishing in 37:44.

The professional race was for five miles, J. S. Prince allow-
ing his competitors, J. E. Mellin and Thomas Harrison, forty
seconds start. Harrison led for three laps and took Mellen's
place to the end of the two and a quarter miles, -when Prince
overtook him and began rapidly to catch up Mellen's allow-
ance also, but as usual, when he came up -with his adver-
sary's rear wheel he held there until the last lap, and on the
home stretch the two came down neck and neck, Mellen
making a gallant effort to keep the front, but without avail.
Prince crossing the line the winner in 17:1. Frank
Moore, the English one and twenty-five mile champion, is
said to have .completed a practice mile upon the Beacon Park
track recently in 2:56, which shows that the track at
least is not at fault if fast times are not made by the Ameri-
can riders.

What 'cyclist has not been troubled with the discomforts of
clothing wet with perspiration after a hard run, when the
cold, clammy garments suggest chills and colds, with their
attendant evils? To avoid these annoyances, the costume
should be made of serge or flannel, with waistbands and
pockets of thin flannel. A suit constructed in this way and
worn with woolen underclothing, will be found comfortable
and healthy. Linen or cotten is an abomination, and as such
should be discarded by all engaged in athletic exercises. The
jacket should fit snugly, as indeed should all the clothing of
the 'cyclist, as even if the underclothing is damp, the danger
of catching cold is not so great, because the spaces left by
loose fitting garments allow them to grow cold. The tricycler
can easily carry a woolen Jersey to put on during stops, or
in the evening when the air is cooler. When touring tho
clothing should be thoroughly dried and warmed each night,
in order that it may be fit for wearing in the morning.
Avoid all cheap clothing, as it is poor economy in the end,
and a 'cyclist in cheap and ill-fitting garments is a sight well
calculated to draw tears from a stone. — World.

The Sacramento riders of the wheel have finally effected an
organization, having formed a club on the 24th of August with
Douglas Lindley president, Russel P. Flint captain, and E.
B. Carroll and H. A. Marvin lieutenants, R. H. Hawlcy sec-
retary and treasurer, and A. Scheld bugler.

The rains of the past few days have been sufficient to lay
the dust, and as soon as the roads become smooth again there
will be a fine opportunity for our wheelmen to try some ex-
tended country trips before the heavy winter rains finally
set in.

The hundred-mile race between Prince and Morgan is to
be run at the opening of the Casino in Boston in November.
The championship point has been dropped and Morgan will
receive a mile handicap. The stakes will be $500 a bide.

1882

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FISH.

Pish Farming".

There are but few persons who realize how much can be
made bj" " tish farming." A few acres of ground, an artesian
well and a few good fish, and one has, in a short time, a busi-
ness that he can rely on. When traveling in Contra Costa
County, we made the acquaintance of Mr. C. Dickenson,
who for several years has devoted his time and attention to
raising fish. Mr. Dickenson has a small farm of about
twenty acres, near the town of Concord. About four years
ago he made up his mind to experiment a little with the rais-
ing of fish. The first step was to sink an artesian well, at no
very great expense, and then to dig out and arrange flood-
gates to two or three ponds. The next was to stock these
ponds. The fish that he selected wds the European or Ger-
man Carp. As he could not obtain any of this species in
this country at the time, that were fit for breeding purposes,
he sent to Germany, and after much trouble and expense
succeeded in introducing to the waters of his ponds about
eight fish that averaged five inches in length. This was four
years ago. Mr. D. has increased the size and number of
his ponds; he now has five ponds that average 60 feet square
and these five ponds contain about 6,000 carp that run from
^ to 15 pounds in weight. He has also stocked the two
ponds on Kimbal's Island near Antioch ; these small bodies
of water containabout 3,000 fish. Mr. D. says that the cost
of keeping these fish is very light ; what a dog would eat
will feed a large number of fish. The breeding ponds ought
to be shallow — not more than 12 or 14 inches deep — with
sloping banks and a mud bottom. Carp require a muddy
bottom in order to do well, and many persons suppose that
these fish are not fit to eat as they taste of the mud, but this
objection is easily overcome by putting the fish into a small
pond or tank with a gravel bottom and running water a few
days before putting on the table. By this means the muddy
or earthy flavor entirely disappears and a very fine flavored
fish is had ; the best size for table use is about 2+ pounds ;
those weighing 12 or lo pounds, though good eating are
rather coarse of grain.

Mr. Dickenson is not sending any to speak of to the mar-
ket, as he has orders from gentlemen from many parts of the
country, for fish to stock their private ponds. Several lots
have been sent to the Sandwich Islands and are doing well
there from last accounts. Aside from being an excellent
food-fish, the carp takes the bait well and is a plucky fighter
and will afford the angler any amount of sport. There are
many other kinds of fish that could be raised both for profit
and sport ; among the many varieties is the trout, which is
receiving its share of attention as the following from the Mo-
doc Independent shows :

"Mr. H. Woodson, who owns a ranch at Lake Annie, near
Fort Bidwell, has been engaged in the business of trout-
raising for the past three years, and has met with remark-
able success. Three years ago Mr. Woodson procured a
number of small trout from one of the streams which
empty into Pit river, and although there was not at that
time a fish of any kind in Lake Annie, the waters of the
lake are now swarming with nice trout. Mr. W. states that
in May last he caught fish from the lake that weighed 7
pounds — they haviug been in the lake just 31 months. A
short time ago he caught twelve trout which were only one
year old, and the aggregate weight of the 12 fish was 22
pounds. He sells fish in the Fort Bidwell market at 25 cents
per pound, and finds the business very remunerative.
Others in Surprise Valley are turning their attention to fish
culture, and Mr. Woodson finds no difficulty in disposing of
his young fish at $30 per thousand."

On Fish Propagation.

The wonderful effect of artificial propagation is shown in
the following extract from a letter from Seth Green, a man
who stands pre-eminent in this most novel and useful science:

"Through the methods employed by the New York Fish
Commissioners in shad propagation, methods which were dis-
covered by me in the year 1S67, the Hudson and other rivers
have been made to produce as many shad as they ever before
were known to produce. Under date of June 14, 1S82, I am
in receipt of a letter from Mr. P. A. M. Van Wyck, of New
Hamburgh, N. Y., which says that about twelve years ago
the shad had been so nearly caught out of the Hudson that
the fishermen abandoned the river because they could not
make it pay. The season of 1882, owing to the efforts of the
New York Fish Commissioners, shad were more plentiful than
ever known before. Within a distance of six miles, 30,S30
full-grown shad were taken. Mr. Van Wyck has kindly
given me the names and number of fish caught by each fish-
erman, and the list is now before me.

"There has been a great deal of newspaper talk about the
propagation of striped bass, cod and Spanish mackerel, and
some cod are claimed to have been hatched, but as yet no
way has been discovered to my knoweledge successfully to
obtain the spawn and propagate these species. I believe it
is the duty of the United States Fish Commission to keep on
experimenting until some way is discovered to propagate suc-
cessfully these fish, but no large outlay need be made until
such plans are hit upon. It does not properly belong to State
enterprise to stock the ocean, which is United States waters,
and for which purpose appropriations are made by the gov-
ernment.

"In conclusion, I will add that there is no simpler way to
practice fish culture than on papej, and it requires but a
slight movement of the pen to convert thousands into
millions."

Too Big to Swallow. — The Calhoun (Georgia) Times, with
an air of modesty that disarms it of any how-is-that-for-high
appearance, tells the following truth: "About two weeks
ago Mr. Smith, living a few miles from Calhoun, Georgia, on
the Oostamania river, lost a yearling heifer, about three years
old, and as it was fine stock, made diligent search, but
could not find it. A few days ago a party of young men
fishing in the river were attracted by the smell of a dead car-
cass, and upon examining the cause, lo, behold ! they found
a monster catfish, which had swallowed the calf, and the
horns of the calf becoming entangled in the fish's gills had
drowned the fish. The fish measured exactly twenty-three
feet and seven inches in length, and was five feet, eight and
one-quarter inches across the head, and from the length of
its whiskers supposed to be one hundred and seventeen years
old."

The Farmer's Journal says that "AtElyrio, Ohio, the other
morning, nearly a peck of young salmon two inches in length
fell from the clouds into a single door yard." Is this the ef-
fect of the use of giant powder in California streams?

A Modesto Justice of the Peace this week fined one Miranda
$50 for erecting a dam in the Tuolumne river over which the
fish could not go.

The International Fisheries Exhibition.

Professor Spencer F. Baird has recently prepared and
published a valuable synopsis of the objects of the great In-
ternational Exhibition of Fish and Fisheries to be held at
London, in May, 1883, and the part to be taken therein by
America. From this manual we take the following extracts:

" In the collective exhibit will be shown, in a systematic
and synoptical manner, illustrations of our marine and fresh-
water animals of economic value, together with the appara-
tus and methods of their capture and utilization; and the
commercial, scientific, social, historical, and legislative as-
pect of the fisheries. It will include the most striking feat-
ures of similar exhibits made by the Fish Commission in
the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876, and the International
Fishery Exhibition at Berlin, in 1880, together with many
additional ones never previously attempted. The major part
of this display will be borrowed from the collections of the
National Museum in Washington, but it will be necessary to
secure the right of placing in this department such of the
private exhibits as can there be shown to the best advantage,
it being the understanding that these are not to be excluded
from competition.

"It is considered especially desirable that the department
of competitive exhibits shall contain a very complete repre-
sentation of the various food preparations of fish — canned,
dried, pickled, smoked, etc. — there being a constantly in-
creasing demand in England for goods of this description,
shipments to that country amounting, in 1S81, to more than
S2,000,000, in addition to the very large exports to other
parts of Europe and to the European colonies in the east.
Manufacturers of boats and boat-fittings, angling apparatus
and costumes, and other similar articles are also urged to
contribute. "

A Fight of Sea Monsters.

General Spinner, the hero that used to sign the treasury
notes, sends the following descriptive letter of a fight
among sea monsters on the coast of Florida on South Beach,
below Mayport. " Early yesterday morning, as I went to
my usual surf bath, accompaniedby my daughter, Mrs. Shu-
macher, we witnessed what has probably never before been
seen. The ocean was unusually placid, but a strange com-
motion in the surf was noticed. On nearing the shore it was
seen that a fierce battle was raging between two schools of
fish. It was high tide and the water was shallow, so that
the caudal and dorsal fins of both these kinds of sea monsters
were constantly seen above water. The onslaught of each of
the combatants, of which from sixteen to twenty were in
view, was fierce and terrific. A disabled saw fish was
stranded. I waded in to him and with a piece of floor board
gave him the coup de grace. He measured nearly fifteen
feet and carried a sword saw three and a half feet long with
over fifty teeth on its margin. It was found that one of the
sharks had bitten a piece out of his side equal to a foot
square, through which his bowels protruded. At one time
it looked as though another pair of the combatants would be
stranded, for in their struggle they came so near the shore
that they touched bottom all the time, but they managed to
join their companions in deep water, and after fifteen min-
utes all the belligerents disappeared, to the great relief of
those who cared more for sea bathing than seeing the ter-
rific fights of sea monsters. My daughter will carry the saw
of the captured fish to her home as a memento and
trophy of the great conflict, and for an addition to her cab-
inet of ocean curiosities. — Florida Dispatch.

A New Food Fish Discovered.

Captain Joseph W. Collins, of Gloucester, arrived home
on September 29th., from an experimental trip in the smack
Josie Beeves, of New York, to the edge of the Gulf stream in
search of tile fish in the interest of the United States Fish
Commission. The smack fished for three days over the
ground where the fish had been found in the greatest abund-
ance for the past three years, making two sets of trawls a day,
covering fifty miles of territory without taking a tile fish.
The trip, however, resulted in the discovery of a new food
fish, believed to be of great value, specimens of which were
brought up on the trawls from a depth of about 120 fathoms
in latitude 40 degrees 2 minutes, longtitude 71 degrees 2 min-
utes west. The fish somewhat resemble sea bass, with spe-
cific differences, the under side being beautifully mottled with
a delicate shade of pink on a cream colored ground. The
back is of a mottled pink and reddish brown. The fish has
thirteen spines in the dorsal fin and the pectoral fins are un-
usually large. The specimens taken were from one pound
to four pounds in weight. When cooked the fish is white
and delicious. Specimens were brought on ice and in alco-
hol, and have been sent to Washington for identification and

Seeking Pleasure Under Difficulties. — Some Renoites
went down to Pyramid lake last week to hunt and fish.
They went out into the lake and boarded a " lone barren
isle" — an island alive with rattlesnakes. While on the
island they were caught by the late big storm, and having
but a frail bit of a boat, were forced to remain there among
the snakes two days and nights. On account of the many
snakes they dare not seek shelter among the rocks. They
were obliged to camp and sleep on the beach, where they
were exposed to the full fury of the storm. Then we learn
that at Donner creek the water is very low at present, and
the trout in it can almost be caught with the hands. The
only drawback to the sport of fishing in it, is the tendency
the cattle along the creek have to chase the fisherman, and
because gored pants are not fashionable.

Swarming Salmon.— The Yale (B. C.) Sentinel says: "All
along the edge of the river the water is black with salmon,
while all the creeks for a long distance up are jammed with
them. Millions are to be seen. As the water goes down in
the creeks, thousands are left to die along the edges and
where the water is shallow or dries up. Such sights are not
in the recollection of the oldest inhabitant. On Monday Mr.
Judkins, a photographer, proceeded to Gordon creek bridge
and took a number of views of the salmon swarming along
the edge and at the mouth of the creek."

Salmon in the Yuba. — On Tuesday last some of the men
standing on the levee opposite the mouth of the Yuba river,
noticed a floundering and splashing in the wet mud, which
constitutes the principal element of that stream, and thinking
that it was a beaver, secured a boat and crossed to the place,
and captured the cause of the commotion, which proved to
be not a beaver, but a large salmon weighing 23 pounds.
The cessation of hydraulic mining on the Feather river has
rendered that stream comparatively clear, and fish are in
consequence making their way up its waters. — Sutter County
Farmer,

Ireland's Newest Grievance.— The Fishery Commission-
ers give the most doleful accounts of the produce of her seas.
Once Dublin Bay was famous for its herrings. In the
autumn that little harbor of Dunleary, a well-known haunt
of fishermen and smugglers, would be filled with the
brown sails of the Cornish luggers. They will scarcely come
over this year — at least, not if they read the reports
of the Commissioners and believe in them. It seems
that in 1S78 there were nearly 150,000 mease of herrings
captured, while last year the take did not amount to a
third of that figure ; and what is more distressing is that
this deficiency is gradual. From 1877 to 1882 year after
year the falling-off has progressed. If there was a sudden
failure it might be accounted for by a disease of the fish, but
a gradual and continuous dwindling looks as if the herrings
were following the example of the peasantry, and leaving
the shores of the island.

Obstructing the salmon by an impassible rack really
amounts to the same as confining them in pens, except that it
is on a larger scale. As the rack prevents them from going
up the river, and their irrepressible instinct to ascend the
river keeps them from going down, they become confined on
a large scale under the most favorable conditions possible.
Their native river is their prison. All their surroundings
are natural and healthful. They have the whole volume of
the river for their water supply, and in every way it is the
most desirable form of confinement possible. ^Nothing better
could be wished. The great advantage of this method of
confinement showed itself as soon as it was tried in. a .
vastly improved condition of the salmon in the McClcud
river. When before hundreds of the spawning salmon died
in the artificial ponds and corrals in which they were placed,
now none whatever die, or appear even to suffer, from the
effects of their confinement.

Since the artificial hatching has been carried on at Mc-
Cloud river the salmon in the Sacramento have immensely
increased, so much so that, although the canneries have in-
creased, and the sea-lions and the fishermen also, the salmon
have nevertheless made a steady gain in numbers; or, to use
the words of the late Hon. B. B. Bedding, the secretary of the
California fish commission, "the commission has, with the
aid of the artificial hatching of salmon, beaten the sea-lions,
the canneries, and the fishermen combined."

Parties returning from Pescadero say that salmon-trout
are running in from the sea in large numbers. These fish
weigh from four ounces to one and a half pounds. They
take most any bait and are very gamy and fight to the last.
It is more than likely that if our anglers would search they
could find plenty of these fish in nearly all the lagoons and
creeks along the coast that open into the ocean. As the
brook and mountain trout season is over, it is to be hoped
that the salmon trout will take their place.

Last Sunday Mr. Barbia chartered the schooner Eudora
and took a party of forty persons out on a fishing excursion
on the bay. The best grounds were found in the vicinity of
Angel Island where the party stayed until it began to rain and
they had to abandon their sport till a more favorable time.
A great many other boats, containing enthusiastic fishers
who ran the risk of a wetting, were out, but they, too, got
wet and pulled for the shore.

Reports are current that large numbers of salmon trout
have run into the creek near Mussel Bock, San Mateo
county. This creek was formerly used by the Acclimating
Society for the propagation of fish and found to be a very
good place for those purposes.

A fish pond at Benton Park, St. Louis, was stocked last
spring with twenty carp, and now there are three thousand
of them. A carp should be two or three years old before it
becomes food.

Good fishing was had last Sunday at the Anita Bocks near
Harbor View. Two parties who were out caught forty-eight
pounds of rock cod and might have got a great many more
nad they not been driven to shelter by the rain.

It is a well-known fact that salt water fish are very fond of
wheat. No doubt some of our fishermen will find good fish-
ing in the vicinity of the place where the wheat-laden barge
Commerce turned over last Sunday.

During the past week large strings of torn cod have been
caught from off the wharves.

The run of torn cod in the Columbia river is very large.

California Horses in Australia.

That trotting enthusiast, Dr. Weir, has let no grass grow
under his feet since leaving Melbourne — it seems only the
other day — for he has already reached Sydney, and will soon
be in Victoria with the nine nags he has specially selected in
the States for our trotting turf. He arrived in the sister
colony last Friday by the Zelandia, and the following is a
list of the horses he has brought, with the authentic pedi-
grees, viz: Violetta, bay mare, five-year-old, by Echo, dam
Nita, by Sawyer's Hambletonian, he by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, Echo by Bysdyk's Hambletonian. Daisy, chestnut
mare, four-year-old, by Elmo, dam Bracelet, by David Hill's
Clara, ch m, four-year-old, by Elmo, dam Bessie, Keokuk.
Ella Chieftain, ch m, eight-year-old, by Chieftain, dam Susie,
by Kentucky Hunter. Swamp Angel, bay m, aged, by David
H i record 2:34^, at Marysville, Cal. Midnight, bljg four-
ye old, by Elmo, dam Maggie, by Whipple's Hambletonian.
Richard, bay g, seven-year-old, by Geo. M. Patchen, dam
Susie Simpson, by Owen Dale, he by Belmont — Owen Dale,
dam Mary Downing, by American Eclipse. Oliver, bay g,
eight-year-old, by imported Hercules, dam by Belmont, he
by American Boy ; record 2 :37, at Sacramento, Cal., 1878. —
The Melbourne Sportsman.

The Crocodile in Florida.

Becent investigations have shown that the crocodile is to
be found in the less frequented parts of Florida, where it has
long been confounded with the alligator, and a single speci-
men is now among the collection of reptiles at the Smithson-
ian Institution. The great point of difference between croco-
diles and alligators is that the former live in salt water,
baj'ous or creeks near the sea, while the latterare to be found
only in the fresh water streams. The crocodile, cayman,
gavial and alligator are all types of one group, the crocodilia.
In these reptiles the heart resembles that of birds more than
that of any cold-blooded animals. The ventricle is com-
pletely divided by a septum into two chambers, the venous
and arterial blood join outside of the heart, and the brain is
birdlike. The muzzle of the alligator is in a straight line,
but that of the crocodile is much narrower behind the nos-
trils. There are also other anatomical differences. The
crocodile is known among the Indians as the "long-nosed al-
ligator." The Florida crocodile is the crocodilius acutus of
Cuvier, and is entirely identical with the Jamaica apt- cit
but is entirely different from the cayman of Guiana,
America,

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CLOSING OF ENTRIES. -Do not forget that the stakes
and purses of the Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood-
Horse Association other than the " fixed events " close
on Tuesday next, the lOiii instant. Seejadvertisements
tor particulars.

A GOOD IDEA.

Li a conversation with P. A. Finigan a few days
ago lie advanced an idea which, struck us as being a
capital plan of avoiding difficulties that have beset the
judges at many of the points of the circuit. The propo-
sition was that the presidents of the fairs should join in
forming a committee from which the judges could be
chosen, and enough of them attend the various meetings
to have the requisite number in the stand during the
races. Thus there would be a similarity of ruling at all
of the main points, and the drivers understand just what
they would be required to do. As it now stands there is
a disposition to avoid giving offense, fearing that strict en-
forcement might militate against the entries in the future.
There is also a serious trouble in obtaining men who are
conversant with the rules, and who have the firmness to
punish violations so effectually as to preclude a repeti-
tion. The only drawback we can see is that it might be
difficult to induce the presidents to attend all of the
fairs, and in lieu of that efficacious method the nest best
thing, perhaps, would be the selection of a man to assist
the president of each association in ■discharging the du-
ties. There would have to be a joint action of the so-
cieties in making the selection and a joint sharing of
the expense. It would be necessary to make the remu-
neration so liberal that a proper man could be obtained,
and there is scarcely a question that however liberal the
salary the benefits would far exceed the cost. The dri-
vers are as much interested as the associations in having
the proper men in the stand. Far more so as they are
more intimately concerned with the future well-doing
of track sports, and if they had sense enough to see that
there was a future there would be far less trouble to
manage them. Unfortunately a large majority are in-
fluenced by what is immediately in sight, and a double
eagle or two obscures their vision so that they cannot see
the hundreds of dollars in the distance. Under the su-
pervision of a man who was thoroughly versed, not only
in the trotting rules but also up to all the tricks and de-
vices they could employ; who they knew would inflict
penalties for every infringement, and whom they could not
"bamboozle" or mislead, they would be compelled to
good behavior. They would also be aware that justness
would mark the awards, and protection be given when
others would attempt to wrong them. Such an aid in
the stand would be invaluable. Every fair and meeting
would add to his knowledge of the men and horses, and
his whole business be the perfecting the knowledge nec-
essary for the duties of his station. He could watch the
horses at exercise and keep a lookout for the manipula-
tions of the pool box. He would be the Argus of the tracks,
and the knowledge that there was a keen eye noting
every movement, and a stern judge to call to account,
would have a potent effect in preventing the planning of
wrong-doing. Under the present system the judges
have the slightest possible knowledge of the horses. It
may be that the only time they -are seen is during the
pendency of a race and in many instances we have known
judges who could not distinguish the entries nor tell which
was which until one or more heats had been trotted.
The contemplated official could commence his duties be-
fore the fairs took place. A month might be advanta-
geously employed in visiting the various training grounds
and taking notes of the horses which were engaged in
the circuit. He would become familiar with their pe-
culiarities, and conversant with the drivers' tactics.
"When the meetings began his whole time, outside of the
duties in the stand, could be given to observation and
acquiring information that would be of the greatest

value in arriving at correct conclusions-. Between the j
heats he would be ready to make critical examinations,
and detect "arrangements;" an "expert" capable of dis-
covering at a glance things which would not strike a
casual observer, and ready to take steps to counteract the
mischief. The old adage that "an ounce of prevention is
better than a pound of cure" is peculiarly applicable.
"When men are aware that the chances for them "getting
away" with a piece of rascality are so slim that the odds
are very long that there will be detection and punish-
ment they are not apt to take the hazard. No one
could find fault with this espionage. The honest man is
pleased to have his honesty placed beyond question, and
does not take exceptions to any watch which is placed over
him.. The rogue is only honest through compulsion and
compulsory methods are the sole resort.

From a long experience in trotting affairs we are well
aware that charges of dishonesty in the drivers are made
in many cases where there is nothing to warrant the ac-
cusation. The "steals" are the exceptions, though candor
compels the admission that occasionally there is rob-
bery in comparison with which the highwayman has an
honorable occupation. To adopt a course whereby the
guilt or innocence is made apparent removes a great deal
of the stigma which at present clouds the sports of the
track, and a return of public confidence woulbbe a grand
boon to all of those who depend upon them for a liveli.
hood.JThis confidence would naturally follow as the knowl-
edge that such effectual guards had been raised must have
that effect, and those who now suffer under the imputa-
tion of dishonest practices be relieved of the load of ob-
loquy and restored to a correct position.

It may seem that it is too much power to intrust into
one man's hands. It would certainly make it obligatory
that due caution be observed in making the selection.
With an adequate compensation we do not think there
would be any difficulty in filling the office. A thousand
dollars for two months' work would be money well
spent, and that divided between six associations should
not be considered burdensome. The honest drivers have
everything to gain in an assurance that the rules will be
impartially enforced, and that their rights are fully
guaranteed by being placed under competent judges.
The dishonest must be compelled to the right course and
like children who, where entreaties fail, are forced to take
medicine, must swallow the pill in spite of their grim-
aces. In their own slang they "must take the medicine
without kicking."

THE BAT DISTRICT PROGRAMME.

Quite a comprehensive programme is partially out-
lined fpr the Bay District course. The intention is to
give a series of races during the Saturdays of this month,
with a trotting meeting in November, probably after the
close of the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse meeting. The
classification will be such as to bring together the celeb-
rities of the Coast, and there will also be premiums of-
fered to excel the trotting records of the East from
yearlings to four-year-olds.

The Stanford Stake for three-year-olds is to be trotted
on Saturday, the 21st instant, and to make out the after-
noon's sport it is probable that a stallion race will be ar-
ranged. The talk is now for heats of two miles between
Director, Abbotsford and Albert W and this is sure to re-
sult in a race which will be well worth witnessing.
There is no question of the capacity of either of them to
accomplish the distance, and their speed is very nearly
equal. Each will have staunch supporters in the betting
and, without doubt, there vill be changes in the favorite-
ism efore the race is finished. The Stanford Stake is
the rgest trotting colt stake which was ever gotten up,
and there will be $3,600 forthe youngsters to strive for.
According to the division this will give $2,400 to the
first, $800 to the second and $400 to the third. Palo Alto
can elect etween the get of Electioneer and General
Benton to represent that great breeding farm, E. H. Mil-
ler Jr. has an Electioneer from Addie Lee, and Jos.
Cairn Simpson has an Electioneer from Columbine by A.
"W. Richmond. Should Palo decide to start an- Electioneer
it will be one of the most remrrkable of circumstances
ever known in a stake race. There were originally twenty-
one nominations, five of these were by Electioneer. As
Palo Alto had two named only one could start. Mr.
Walstein made the second payment on Nellie "W, a sister
to Albert W, and had it not been for a violent attack of
pinkeye which compelled her being thrown entirely up,
•she would have started. As it is, unless something occurs
in the next two weeks , there will be two, and as nearly
as can be foretold at present a strong probability of a
trio of Electioneers contending for the rich prizes.

The premiums which are to be awarded for the lowering
of the Eastern records should attract large assemblages
to the Bay District course. It is something that should
interest every inhabitant of California. "What has al-
ready been done has brought California prominently be-
fore the world as a country which presents advantages

for trotting-horse breeding beyond any other. For two
years the two-year-olds have eclipsed all others, and in
the last year, those which were a year younger left such
a gap as to preclude the thoughts of successful compe-
tition. Ten seconds is the California advance in the
two-year-olds, twenty and a quarter seconds the hiatus
between the Occident and the Orient in the yearling
class, and that, too, by taking an Eastern trial as the
mark. The time which will be the objective point is for
yearlings 2:56^, for two-year-olds .2:31, for three-year-
olds 2:21, for four-year-olds 2,19, and for five-year-olds
2:18. "We have strong faith in the prophesy that four of
the five will be beaten, and were it not for the draft
which has taken the crack three-year-olds away would
look for a lowering of all. We know of an individual
who will wager a hundred or two that a majority of them
will be lowered, and odds will be given that the yearling
and two-year-old is defeated.

The two years 1880 and 1881 show a galaxy of Cali-
fornia youngsters, In these there have been five two-
year-olds which have beaten the best of the East, the
slowest with four and a half seconds to her credit,and two
yearlings, twelve and a quarter seconds being the differ-
ence between the fastest of the East and the second here.
Both last year and this our four-year-old stallions have
taken the lead, and though the five-year-old which is in
the "top notch," was bred in the East, the speed was de-
veloped in California, and it was here where they scored
the double victory. Now that the managers of the Bay
District course have planned such a brilliant fall cam-
paign, it will be singular indeed if the people of San
Francisco do not support them by a liberal attendance.
If they should fail to respond, there is small encourage-
ment to keep open a park that would be the pride of any
city on the other side of the " Rockies," and the gates
might as well be closed. There is little danger however of
there being such a calamitous winding up, and with good
weather there is almost a certainty of "full houses."

THE EMBRYO STAKES.

On the Oakland Trotting Park Saturday, the 5th day
of November next, will be decided three Embryo Stakes.
These are the yearling trot for foals of 1SS1, a dash of a
mile; the two-year-old trot, for foals of 1880, heats of a
mile, and the three-year-old trot, for foals of 1S79, heata
of a mile, best 3 in 5. This will make a lively after-
noon, and keep the officials busy to get through with
them. But as the rules fix on 1 p. m., as 'the hour for
starting, after the first of September, there will be no
trouble should there be a punctual observance of the
rules, and this is sure to be the case. The Embryo is a
peculiar stake, there being nothing at all analagous to it
in the trotting line. In some respects it is similar to
the Produce Stakes on the turf, but differs from these, in-
asmuch as it gives the opportunity for naming in either
the yearling, two-year-old, or three-year-old form, or in
all three as the subscriber cho oses.

The first one gotten up was in 1879, and in that there
was no provision for declaring out, excepting the pay-
ment of forfeits ten days before the race was to be trotted.
In that year the nominating fee was $10, the forfeit $25,
the stake $100, each. Subsequently the fee accompany-
ing the nominations "was reduced to $5, and provision
was made for " declaring out, " on the first of September
of each year, by the payment of $10. Thus far the
three-year-old of this year, all colts that are alive are
liable for a forfeit of $25, and if this is not paid on or
before the 25th of October, they will be held for the
whole amount of the stakes. Next week we will publish
the names of those who have declared out of the yearling
and two-year-old- stakes, as we did not get the infor-
mation in time for this number. There were originally
named thirty-two in the yearling, forty-six in the two-
year-old, and forty-three in the three-year-old, and the
deaths reported to the Secretary are five in the yearling,
nine in the twc-year-old, and eleven in the three-year-
old. There are enough left in each of the stakes to give
the assurance of three capital races, and we also heal
that L. E. Yates will drive his fast pacing mars Corett*
on that day, his object being to show a fast mile. Thai
6he is capable of getting "low down in the teens," was
proven at Stockton, and it is almost a certainty that
she will reveal a degree of*speed which has never beei
equaled by a horse in their first season. With anything
like good weather, the track will be put in such order ai
to give both her and the colts a good chance to distin
guish themselves. The Oakland course is now one «
the best in the State, being safe and fast. As it it
reached in thirty-five minutes from the city, and with*
out change of cars, it has also the merit of accessibility

WILDFLOWER.

We never felt the least misgiving that Wildflower
would be beaten in the Mall stakes. If even the pink
eye had made a clutch for her breathing apparatus be
fore starting on the journey. From the telegraphic a©

1882

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count the only effort was to win, and then was one
Eastern colt good enough to force her to shut out the
others. It is likely, however, that before her return she
may give the Eastern folks a taste of her quality and re-
turn here in time to knock out the 2:21 of Phil Thomp-
son. This singular form of epizooty that by common
consent has been dubbed pinkeye has wrought great
havoc among the horses of the coast, and that without
showing in a serious form excepting in rare instances.
Horses would eat well and apparently feel well, and at
the same time be incapable of doing anything like as
well as before the attack, and a relapse has alway
proved to be more severe than the first inroad of the
disease. The Palo Alto colts were greatly hindered,
some of them like Bonita being completely used up, and
scarcely one which did not suffer. Marlet will also do
something before he comes home, and we shall be greatly
disappointed if Hinda Rose and Flower Girl do not earn
some bright garlands.

A JUNCTION OF FORCES.

Palo Alto has absorbed Matadero, land, horses, Hol-
steins, Ayrshires, and a grand acquisition it is. It makes
that magnificent training ground complete as it adds a
course for the training of race horses, and now both
divisions have separate quarters. This is an important
feature, as even on private tracks there is trouble in
"working" both together. The stabling at Matadero is
as good as need be, in fact the boxes are roomy and sub-
stantially built, with every necessary convenience. The
training track is a mile in circuit, the soil is better
adapted for the training of race horses than at Palo
Alto, there is plenty of pasture land, paddocks, etc.,
and without having an inkling of what Governor Stan-
ford's intentions are, we take the liberty of guessing that
henceforth Matadero will be the thoroughbred breeding
farm, and of course the home of the cattle.

There are some very valuable acquisitions to the horse
department. The thoroughbred stallion ranks very high
as the getter of race horses, and there are mares of ad-
mitted excellence.

There are some very good trotting brood mares, and
trotting-bred colts, a mare by Volunteer, a sister of
Voltaire, others by Voung Consternation, California
Abdallah, Elmo, etc. The youngsters are by Electioneer,
Nutwood and General Benton, and are a finely grown
and shapely lot.

While we congratulate Governor Stanford on such a
brilliant accession to the Palo Alto forces, the country
can ill afford to lose Mr. Coutts from the list of breed-
ers. Before boing to Europe he assured us that if he sold
Matadero he would purchase another farm in California.
He did not consider that it was large enough to suit his
purpose, viz: breeding horses and cattle on a larger scale
than he had hitherto pursued. He furthermore said that
his stay in Europe would be limited to sufficient time for
the education of his children, and that he preferred Cal-
ifornia for a home to any other country. We shall ex-
pect to see him again engaged in horsebreeding, and if
he carries out his former intentions, he will import some of
the best thoroughbreds he can obtain in France and
England. There will be a very general desire to see him
again in the ranks.

THE FALL RACE MEETING—CLOSING OF
ENTRIES.

'

On Tuesday next the nominations in the extra stake
and the entries to the purses, fall meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blood-Horse Association will close.

By reference to the advertisement it "mil be seen that a
very liberal bill is presented, and that four days of cap-
ital racing is nearly sure to follow. As far as we have
learned the horses are doing well, and there is a likeli-
hood of more exciting contests than has taken place dur-
ing the year on this Coast. "The tourists" will be
back in time to participate, though they will have a hard
task before them to beat those which have not been com-
pelled to endure the vicissitudes of the Eastern climate.
The death ot Flou-Flou has made a gap in the two-year-
old rank which is a serious breach, and from what we
learn the treatment was not up to the latest method of
handling pneumonia. It is said that she was bled twice
and the draughts on vitality copious in both instances.
" Bleed till the animal reels " was the old-time advice in
cases of violent inflamation, though the modern practice
gnores the use of the lancet and phleam. She was a
remarkably handsome filly, and gave evidence of pos-
sessing racing powers of a high class. The Duke of
Monday, Precious, Maria F. etc. will not give the Duch-
ess an easy victory, and the older horses that are now
in training are a superior lot.

The track on which the races will be run will be select-
ed soon after the closing of the entries, and whether the
Bay District or the Oakland course be selected there is
no question of everything being done to put it in the
best order.

The early rain is an indication that November will be
fine — so at least the weather sharps predict — and with
good weather there will be a rousing attendance.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

Lady Washington. — The Salt Lake horse, Ewing,
that raised a sensation in Cleveland by trotting " very low
down in the twenties, " is California-bred. His sire was
Primus and his dam, i<ady[Washington, now owned on the
Rancho Del Pasos, was by American Boy Jr., the sire of the
dam of Venture and of the pacer Dan Rice. She is a fine look-
ing old mare with evidently more racing blood than what she
gets through her sire. American Boy Jr. was by American
Boy, the sire of Belmont, his dam by Shakespeare, granddam
Cincinnatus. We write from memory and perhaps the
Shakespeare and Cincinnatus cross should be transposed.
At all events, the kindred cross to Belmont figures in Ew-
ing, and hasbeen of immense service in helping out the
Primus, as Mambrino Battler did in Magdallah.

A very interesting1 communication from our Syd-
ney correspondent "Echo " came too late for insertion in
this number, and also an article from a valued contributer
indorsing the course taken by the Breeder and Sportsman
in relation to a better system of correcting the evils that are
now the greatest drawback to the welfare of the turf and
track, was a little behind. Both are of a kind that will keep
without deterioration. We have taken measures to secure
correspondents in the Australian colonies, and the turf news
from that country will be duly attended to.

The Bay District Association Races. —From an
announcement made in another colume, it will be seen that
there are two purses offered by the Bay District Association,
the races to take place on the 14th and 28th insts. The first
a purse of §500, is for the 2:25, horses and now that the best
performers in the recent circuit are barred from this class,
through the lowering of their record, we may see an excellent
contest with such nominations as Ashley, Frank Moscow,
Tump Winston, Inca, Captain Smith, Marin, Honesty, Cairo
and other horses of the class. The race for the 2Sth inst.,
is a special purse of $600 for the following horses: Manon,
Yanderlynn, Nellie E, Sweetness, Albert W, and Starr King.
If these horses can be brought together, it will be one of the
most exciting races of the season, as eaoh one of these fine
trotters has its adherents, and there will be a great amount of
speculation in the result. It is to be hoped that these races
will meet with a full and prompt response from owners,
and that the attendance will be so large as to justify the
managers of the association in arranging a Summer and Fall
trotting season, on a permanent basis.

We sincerely hope that the owners of trotters will
make entries in the purse advertised to be trotted in January
next on the Elsternwick track, Melbourne, Australia. The
winner will receive $2,500, the only fee being a stake of $50
each, and it is safe to say that a stallion that wins can be
soldj for a remunerative price. Honesty would be a capital
horse to take, and there are half a dozen others which would
do credit to California, though it would be more to our future
interests if the selections were those which have been bred
on this Coast. The fast trotting stallions bred in California
are numerous, and with scarcely an exception are of good
size and high form. Among the naives are Romero, 2 :19§,
Albert W. 252, Gibraltar, 2:22£, Honesty, 2:25|, Alex Button,
2:26J, Reliance 2:224, etc. Albert W., Honesty and Alex
Button made the records at four years old, and jRomero at
five. There are mares which could be included in the ship-
ment and by sending a number the expenses would be re-
duced.

The breeders of California can well afford to
share in the expense of a venture, and ship quite a number
of colts and fillies of the proper breeding with the horses in-
tended to take part in Australian trotting. If merchants saw
the same opportunity for extending their trade they would
at once take the necessary steps to introduce their wares,
and what is good policy in mercantile affairs is assuredly wise
on the pard of breeders. There is also a chance to make ex-
changes, and by securing some of the best strains of Aus-
tralian thoroughbred blood, and when California is in a po-
sition to supply the East with race horses there is not a par-
ticle of doubt of # the demand being fully as great as the sup-
ply. There must be an effort to find other than home mar-
kets or horses will be so largely in excess of the home wants
that the breeding of them will have to be restricted. The re
is a surplus here now; in five years the trouble will be greater,
though with well-directed efforts to show the kind we possess
there will be purchasers in excess.

CLOSIKG OF ENTRIES.- Bo not forget that the stakes
and parses of the Fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood.
Horse Association other than the " fixed events " close on
Tueseay next, the lOth instant. See advertisements for

particulars.

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A new species of fish, fit to be served at a Cabinet dinner,
has just been discovered, it is said, off the coast of Massa-
chusetts, in the ocean track over which President Arthur
has just been sailing about in the Government yacht. The
fish is described as having thirteen spines in its dorsal tin
and as being mottled with a delicate shade of pink on a cream-
colored ground — clearly a strong-backed and comley fish!
The specimens taken have been sent to Washington for
classification and a name. Perhaps this new visitor came
this way to congratulate the President on his veto of the
River and Harbor bill. But be that as it may, why not call
it the " Arthur fish "in compliment to the most accomplished
and devoted angler who ever filled the Presidential chair? —
N. r. World.

Wildflower "Wins.

A dispatch from New York yesterday morning gives the
following account of the trot for the Malt stakes and other
notes of au interesting day for breeders and others interested
in trotting.

The second day of the Breeder's meeting was held yester-
day afternoon at the Gentleman's Driving Park, Morrisania,
and a very attractive programme was offered, the races being
full of interest. Many others than breeders came especially
to see the California youngsters, and during the morning a
number of fast trots were shown. Among them, a mile in
2 :27£ by Charley Rodgers, son of Schuyler Colfax,' out of
Tippoo, and a half-mile in 1 :09 by the bay mare Isabella, by
Dictator, dam by Dorsey's Gold Dust. She is a very speedy
animal and is expected to show a fast mile on Saturday. St.
Gothard was sent to beat 2:30 for a consideration, and trotted
a mile in 2:29. A remarkably fine colt, Income, three years
old, by Inheritor, dam by Cuyler, was shown. He is owned
by W. J. Welsh of California.

The regular programme began punctually on time. The
four events on the card were well contested, Rosewood win-
ning the national trotting stallion stakes for three-year-olds
in straight heats. The Sequel Stakes for 2:40 mares was won
by Guess Not after a spirited contest with Solo, a good second
in each heat.

The Mall Stakes, in which all present were specially inter-
ested, had five starters, including ex-Governor Stanford's
California-bred filly Wildflower, with a record of 2:21, made
in the last year. She had five competitors, Baker and
Harigan's Meander, W. H. Taller's Senator Sprague, R. Steel's
Ernest, Mall's Raven and L. Kirkpatrick's Lucy Waiter. It
was generally admitted that Wildflower would win, but it
was hoped she would be made to trot in a time something
near her record, but such was not the case. She won the first
heat fairly, in a good contest, in 2:32, with Meander second.
The second heat was entirely between Wildflower and
Meander, the former winning in 2;27£, with Meander second
and others outside the flag.

The Duchess of Norfolk.

There seems to exist a great difference of opinion as to the
justness of the decision given recently at Sheepshead Bay,
that disqualified the Duchess of Norfolk in an important
race, through^ an alleged foul made by her in connection with
Herbert, better known as Tom Plunket. It is very seldom
that similar complaints are entertained by the judges, and it
is indeed unfortunate that the California' stable, in its ill
luck, should be the sufferer in this instance. The following
letter, from the 2f. Y. Spirit of the Times, explains the griev-
ance :

"New York, September 25.

"Confirming (< Vigilant's " comments on the allegedfoul
claimed against the Duchess of Norfolk, at the instance of
Mr. P. Lorrillard, owner of Herbert, in the handicap sweep-
stakes for three-year-olds at Sheepshead Bay Course, 19th
inst., viz.: 'There was a slight collision, perhaps; but no
palpable fouL* etc. I beg to say, as a spectator of the race,
and who takes a deep interest in the success of the Pacific
slope stables, that I think the Duchess of Norfolk, her own-
ers and friends were most unfairly treated. In point of fact,
there was no apparent fouling or interference in any way
with Herbert's winning the race if he was able. The judges
of the day, therefore, exhibited the Duchess of Norfolk's
number as winner, and pools were paid thereon until Her-
bert's jockey was sent to the stand. The rider of the Duch-
ess, although a brother of the complaining jockey, gave him a
point blank denial, but was not listened to by the judges.
The California party feeling agrieved, I am prepared to
match the Duchess of Norfolk against Herbert for So, 000 or
upward, a similar race, the track and judges to be mutually
chosen.

"W. J. Welch, 61 Broadway, New York City."

Departure of the British Rifle Team.

Sir Henry Halford, with eleven members of the British
team, sailed on the Arizona, of the Guion line, last week for
Liverpool. General Wingate, Colonel Bodine, Colonel
Schermerhorn, fcMajor Morse, Captain Zalinski, Mr. G. J.
Seabury, Secretary of the National Rifle Association, and
many of the members of the American team assembled at the
pier to bid farwell to their friends and late successful oppo-
nents. No speeches were made, but mutual expressions of
good-will were frequent and the prospect of renewing ac-
quaintance at Wimbledon next year excited pleasant antici-
pations on both sides: The members of the British team ex-
pressed themselves much gratified with their treatment here.
A few of them have been so favorably impressed with the
country that they think it not improbable that they may re-
turn here some day to live permanently. The members of
the British team who still remain in the country are Colonel
Walrond, M. P., who is hunting deer at Winnipeg; Major
Humphry, who with his wife has gone to Jndiana to visit
Colonel Fenton, a member of the British team of 1876, now
residing in that State, and Lieutenant Heap, who desires to
see more of New York.

From the San Jose Mercury we learn that Mr. Thos. Blake
of Blake ranch on the Alameda road, who went to England
some months ago in the interest of his breeding stables, re-
turned home last Saturday, bringing with him two of En-
gland's best productions in horse flesh, one being a beautiful
black draft stallion, and the other a splendid black, for car-
riage purposes. The farmers and horsebreeders of that val-
ley especially should congratulate Mr. Blake foi this valuable
addition to his already fine stable of horses.

In the double-team trot on Saturday at the Greenville race
track, McBeth's team beat Dr. Gray's best two in three for a
purse of $200. A half-mile match race for S100 a side came
off on the same track on October 1st, between Overland Pat
and Nellie Banta, resulting in a victory for Banta.
»

There is a project on foot to lay outa track in the neighbor-
hood of Quiucy. We should be pleased to see it carried into ex-
ecution as in the American Valley there are large numbers of
young horses that with a little training might realize good
sums as fast roadsters or good trotters. Every race track adds
greatly to the resources of the State.

Sportsmen of the Far West. — Our valued contemporary,
the California Breeder, and Sportsman, which we regard as
pre-eminently the sporting journal of the Pacific coast, takes
occasion in a recent issue to remark: We want the people
East to see the sports of this State as they really exist, and
to cease regarding California sportsmen as a cross 1
a poacher and a cowboy, and that is one of the reasons -
in times past, we have pointed out failings as freely
have commended excellence. — The Turf, Field and I

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Oct 7

THE GUN.

The California State Sportsman's Association.

There is scarcely a State in the Union where sportrnen have
not organized themselves into an association. The avowed
objects of such are to unite in securing the enactment of wise
and efficient laws for the protection of game and fish, and the
observance and enforcement of such laws.

In many of the older States, such associations have been
in existence for a long time. They have enlisted the aid and
support of some of the ablest and best men in the country,
and have become important and influential factors in the
body politic. The preservation, protection, acclimatization
and propagation of game and fish, are questions of greater
importance than one would naturally suppose who had given
no attention to the subiect.

These questions are important because game and fish, (1)
form a prominent food supply, (2) afford occupation and
profit to a large element in every community and (3) afford
sport to sportsmen. It is a well-known fact that as civiliza-
tion advances, wild game disappears or becomes depleted by
the natural instinct of timidity and by the ruthless and un-
merciful slaughter of the hunter. Dams or other obstructions
are placed in streams, so that large numbers of fish are de-
prived of their spawning grounds, and are forced to go else-
where. The bays, rivers and lakes are continuously dragged
by nets, and it is only a matter of a little time when the old
fable is exemplified, the goose that lays the golden eggs is
killed, and then there are no more eggs.

California is no exception to the rule. Although the State
has been and even now may be considered as the sportsman's
paradise, yet it is safe to say there is no member of the
fraternity of sportsmen who has not recognized the immediate
necessity for some time past of inaugurating measures for
securing unity of action upon the important questions sug-

Profiting by the examples set elsewhere a call was made
upon sportsmen throughout the State to meet in convention
at Stockton on the 27th of June, 1881, for the purpose of or-
ganizing a State Sportsman's Association. In response to
the call a number of gentlemen met at the time and place
appointed, and the result was the organization of what is
known as the " California State Sportsman's Association."
Officers were duly elected and a constitution and a code of
by-laws were adopted. The objects of the association as
designated by the constitution, stated generally, are:

1. To introduce and acclimatize suitable game and fish.

2. To secure the enactment of wise laws, and to urge the
enforcement of the same.

3. To bring men of kindred tastes into more intimate con-
nections and relations, in order that all proper rights, privi-
leges and pleasures may be secured to those whose instincts
make them lovers of the rod and gun.

4. To further the interests of sportsmen.

Membership was limited to clubs regularly organized for
the protection of game and fish, each club being entitled to
be represented at all meetings of the association by two dele-
gates. The membership fee is only one dollar for each
member of a club, and dues two dollars annually from each
member.

On the 4th of May of the present year, the first annual
meeting was held at San Francisco. Thirteen out of the
fourteen clubs belonging to the association were represented
by delegates. There were three sessions of the convention
before its labors were concluded. The work done can only
he appreciated after reading a full report of the proceedings,
which have been published in pamphlet form, and a copy of
which any of your readers may obtain by application made to
the Secretary. Stated generally, the time waB mostly devoted
to the reading of papers pertinent to subjects most interest-
ing to sportsmen; and to the discussion of game and fish,
laws. The convention was composed of representative
sportsmen from every section of the Slate, and of various
callings and professions. Most perfect harmony prevailed
throughout all of its deliberations as well as enthusiasm upon
the success of the one year's work of the association. "While
great importance is to be attached to these annual meetings,
it must be borne in mind that the real work of the association
is done by its individual members and officers during the
close season.

Violators of the game and fish laws are to be detected,
prosecutions to be instituted, evidence to be secured, trials to
be conducted, etc.

The association in the performance of its duties meets with
many obstacles, the most serious of which is in the securing
of convictions. As a rule the defendant demands a trial by
jury, These juries are usually composed of a class of men
who are not in sympathy with the objects of the associa-
tion, and no matter how convincing the proof may be of the
guilt of the accused they do not regard the violator of the
game law as a criminal, and the result generally is either an
acquittal or a disagreement. In the latter case a new trial is
had which involves a great deal of additional labor and ex-
pense. On the other hand when a conviction is secured the
defendant moves for a new trial and takes an appeal.

At the present writing the association is interested in two ap-
peals where convictions have been secured and in one case
where a jury has twice disagreed. The individual members who
have charge of these cases are determined no matter what the
expense or labor may be to follow them to their conclusion.
Another serious obstacle in the way of carrying out the ob-
jects i -f the association is a want of means. It has no source
of revenue other than that derived from the membership fee
and dues herein above referred to. With its somewhat limited
membership the aggregate of this revenue doeB not exceed
five or six hundred dollars per annum. Considering the
task undertaken it requires the severest economy on the
part rif its officers to make both ends meet at the close of the
year, and necessarily limitH the work of the association. At
the last annual meeting above referred to an amendment to
the by-laws was adopted by which individual membership is
allowed. The object of this amendment was to enlist (lie
BUpport of a large class among sportsmen who are not mem-
bers of clubs, and thereby increase the membership and
revenue, and besides to lend dignity and importance to the
body itself. Several names of this latter class have been
proposed, and since the last meeting several clubs have
joinod. There is oafl other obstacle in the way of the asso-
ciation and that is an unjust and unfounded prejudice which
exists among a certain class, based upon the idea that it is
gotten up for tho purpose of having a pigeon "slaughter" as
the tournaments are called. That a deep-set prejudice against
pigeon trap shooting does exist, and whether just or unjust,
it is not the object of this article to defend or oppose, must
be recognized, and the feelings of this class should not be
ignored. It ia true that at the time of the annnal meeting a

wing shooting tournament is held, but this is only an incident
to the meeting, as the sequence will prove.-

The Board of Directors of the association have general su-
pervision of this tournament, and the details thereof in their
discretion may also be managed by them, but the details
thus far have been managed by the local clubs of the place
when the convention is held.

The object of thus retaining the charge and control is to
preserve the dignity of the association, and to prevent any-
thing being done which might bring it into disrepute.

The by-laws provide that not a dollar of the funds of the
association shall be used in these tournaments. The reason
for providing for the holding of these wing shooting tourna-
ments at the time of the annual meeting is that they are an
absolute necessity. As before suggested, delegates to these
meetings come from all sections of the State, from as far
south as Los Angeles and from as far north as Mendocino
and Butte counties. No provision is made for re-imbursing
the delegates their expenses incident to attending these meet-
ings, neither by the association nor by the respective clubs
they represent. In order, therefore, to secure a fair repre-
sentation of its members it is indispensable that some enter-
tainment should be provided for them. By this means
sportsmen have an opportunity to vie with each other in
friendly tests of skill. There should, therefore, be no preju-
dice against the association on the score of pigeon shooting.
It is safe to say that when the association shall have so far
advanced towards tho attainment of its objects that its meet-
ings will alone be sufficient, or other means are adopted, to
insure proper representation, then will the tournaments no
longer evenfce an incident. It would not be just in this ar-
ticle to anticipate the secretary's report of what has been
done by the association during the season just closed, but it
is enough to say that its labors and those of its members have
not been in vain and that on the 15th day of September of
this year not a quail or a duck could be found upon the bill
of fare of any restaurant or in any stall of the markets in this
city. If there is any credit in this to be given to any one, it
belongs solely to the association. The purposes of this arti-
cle are to make public the fact that there is a State Sports-
man's association, to show what its objects are, how earnestly
the attainment of these objects are being prosecuted, to wipe
out any unjust prejudice existing against it, and to enlist the
countenance, aid and support of the public and particularly
of all true sportsmen in the carrying on of the noble work.
If any one of these purposes is accomplished, no matter in
how slight a degree, the writer himself will feel amply re-
warded for his trouble. Wilson E. Roman.

4.

Grizzly Bear Hunt.

A party consisting of Prof. Hicklin. Sam Waltz and G. G.
Bigdon returned last week from an extended trip to the Wal-
lowa valley, Chief Joseph's old home. They expressed dif-
ferent opinions about the valley, but agree in saying that it
is good for stock, fish and game of various kinds. It abounds
in deer, of which one of the party killed three. One day
while on one of the mountain ranges they saw, within a few
yards of them,*four grizzly bears. Waltz dismounted and was
about to open fire on them when the professor suggested that
the had better be a little careful, for if one of them was
wounded they would probably attack the whole party, and
make mince meat of some or all of them, and their wives
would never see them again in this world — perhaps not in
the next. These words, being full of wisdom, caused Mr.
W. to cease lookingjtkrough the sights of his Winchester, and
Mr. Bigdon to lower his needle gun. There was another
fact which largely influenced them in adopting a pacific
policy. That was that both the hunters had only two car-
tridges each, their main supply being some distance from
them. They retreated, and went for ammunition; and when
they returned the grizzlies were retreating in good shape to
a thicket, but before they entered it Waltz fired and broke
the leg of the largest one, and all four soon disappeared in
the thicket. A dog was sent in, but he acted very queer; he
would not go in. nor would he growl or bark, or even raise
the hair on his back like "quills on the fretful porcupine."
The grizzlies did not show any signs of fight, except to make
a terrible noise in the thicket, and our hunters concluded
that they had not lost any bear and left them alone in their
glory and solitude. — Baker City (Or.) Beville.

Hunters report quail as scarce and shy, the result of shoot-
ing out of season. We are informed that reputable dealers
in this place shipped quail to San Francisco a week prior to
the expiration of the close season. Where is our Sportsman's
Club and what are they doing? — Santa Cruz Courier-Item.

The Sportsman's clubs have done all in their power to bring
to justice all violators of the game law, but when we take
into consideration the difficulty of obtaining conviction and
punishment, even where it has been proved that the laws
have been violated, we cannot lay the fault to the clubs but
to the juries who have the trying of such cases. Many per-
sons have been arrested and tried for taking or having fish
and game in their possession out of season and the evidence
that was given in proved them to be guilty, yet they went
scot-free because they had the sympathy of the judge or the
jury that tried them. No, the Sportsman's clubs are not to
blame but public sentiment is.

Fine Sport. — Such of our sportsmen as want good duck
shooting will do well to go down to the sink of the Hum-
boldt. The snowstorms in the upper country have driven
millions of water fowl of all kinds down to the southward.
All accounts are to the effect that game is unusually abund-
ant at the sink. A Piute who was in town yesterday — with
about four bushels of ducks — being asked about the outlook
for game whence they .came, said: "Down Stillwater many,
0, many! " and he waved his hand as though skimming them,
like flies; from a vast area of the lake. — Virginia Enterprise.

Sunday a number of huntsmen went over to Saucelito and
the marshes and fields adjacent; many journeyed further
north along the line of the N. P. B. R., but they most all re-
turned with very little game and considerable water. The
quail were yet shy and hard to get near. During the rain,
whtch lasted the best part of the day, the game on the marshes
took to the cover of the weeds and grass, much to the dis-
comfiture of those who had braved both sun and storm to
have a day's shooting.

Pity the poor rail, mud-hen or other bird unfortunate
enough to fly across the Alameda or Brooklyn marshes, es-
pecially on Sunday, as these places are so close to civiliza-
tion there seem to be more hunters than birds. Happy may
the man bo who can bring home even a feather as a specimen
of his marksmanship.

Mr. C. D. Ladd, with a small camping party, spent several
days last week near Searsville. They found tho game, espe-
cially quail, quite plentiful, and brought back some large
bags. Mr. Ladd, more fortunate than the rest, shot a fine
largi I'uek which, when dressed, weighed one hundred and
eighteen pounds.

General Erwin was up at Sherman Island last Sunday but
did not have very good luck. Nearly all the ducks he saw j
were flying very high and towards the south; there are but
few ducks on the island or marshes in that vicinity. Those
that are there are mallard and teal and the birds that
raise their young in California.

Aug. Herring exhited to us on Tuesday last a white squir-
rel which his boys had killed on his ranch in this county.
The little fellow's coat is the color of a very light iron-gray,
and is the same throughout. — Sutter Farmer.

In a half-hour's shoot on the Roosevelt Club's lake, near
the Union House, Charles C. Mack Jr. last Saturday even-
ing killed 21 ducks, all mallards and teal. Others shooting
near by got from five to a dozen each. — Sacramento Bee.

Those hunters who would like sport a little more exciting
than shooting quail or ducks can have all they wish by a trip
to the outskirts of Sacramento, where, it is reported, bears
are quite plentiful.

We understand that the ducks shot in the vicinity of Sac-
ramento are very poor, both in flesh and flavor. The water ,
before the rains was very low in the lakes and sloughs and
food scarce.

Wild ducks are plentiful but quail are scarce, Bays the Beno
Gazette. Very few deer are being killed. Trout from the big
lakes are easily got, but mountain fish are not to be had.

Good bags of quail have been made the past week across
the San Mateo county line, although the shooting is reported
not as good as it has been in previous seasons.

Mr. Precht is having a small boat built for his use among
the marshes during the duck season.

Doves are said to be plentiful in the vicinity of Vacaville.

THE PJFLE.

The California Schuetzen Club Tournament.

Last Sunday, October 1st., the California Schuetzen Club
gave a grand shooting tournament at Schuetzen Park, Ala-
meda. This was the largest rifle event of the season on the
Pacific coast, there being nearly $600 in money prizes com-
peted for, besides S300 in jewelry, silverware and other val-
uables. There were three classes of targets used. On the
bullseye targets there were thirty prizes given; on this target
there were also fifteen prizes given for the most bullseyes
made during the day.

As a word of explanation, the target used is the regular
Creedmoor target with a small six-inch pasteboard bullseye,
with one-inch rings set in the center of the large bullseye.
As soon as the 6ix-inch bullseye is hit a flag is raised, the
pasteboard center is taken from the target and numbered and
another one put up in the place. At the wave of the flag
the number is put down also at the marker's stand, opposite
the name of the shooter. The numbers on the bullseyes are
then compared with the numbers on the book and the result
of each shot is easily found by the use of an instrument that
measures to a one-thousandth part of an inch. There can be
no question regarding the fairness, as each bullseye is meas-
ured before the name of the owner is ascertained.
On the man targets there were twenty-onejj prizes ;
these targets represented the upper part of a man
and are thirty inches high and twenty inches broad at the
bottom. There were fifty prizes given in valuables. The
day opened up very cloudy with indications of rain befo.'e
night. The shooting began at 9 o'clock in the morning and
closed at 5 o'clock in the evening. Under the circumstan-
ces the attendance was very large and all entered into the
sport with considerable enthusiasm. An intermission of one
hour was given at noon. As a prize was given for the first
bullseye made after dinner, as well as for the first in the fore-
noon,|all the riflemen were on the stand for the word to shoot;
when the word was given a perfect sheet of smoke and fire
shot out from under the sheds. Mr. A. Sticker made the
lucky shot. From 1 to 3:30 o'clock the rain poured down in
torrents, which made the shooting very bad, as the targets
could hardly be seen. One gentleman said "there was water
enough to float the bullets down to the targets." On Monday
evening the prizes were distributed at Verein Eintracht Hall
on Post street. Following is the list of prizes and the scores
made by the riflemen:

Best center shots, J. Stanton, SoO; F. Kuhnle, S40; A.
Strecker, $30; W. Ehrenpfort, $25; Carr, $20; John Mengel,
$17 50; F. Frandt, $15; A. Kahnwyler, $12 50; Captain
Straight, $11; K. Wertheimer. $10; George Schmidt, $9; C
Adanis, $S; Kuhls, $7 50;C.Ladd, $7;Bapp, $650; P. Jacoby,/
$6; W. Thompson, $5 50; Wollam, $5; Hatje, $4 50; J.
Hugg, $4; Boeckmann, $3 50; C. Saegehorn, $3 50;Hagerupj
$3 50; C. Bolfs, $3; H. C. Snritt, $3; T. Gianini, $2 50;
N. Williams, $2 50; J. Horstmann, $2 50; Bart Isen, $2;
Magg, $1.

Bullseye shots during the day, Bahwyler, 70, $20; Strecker,
54, $15; Kuhls, 53, $10; Jacoby, 52, $8; Stanton, 50, *7;
Kuhnle, 45, $6; Ehrenpfort, 33, $5; Smith, 32, $4; Eohlfls,
30, $3 50; Adams, 27, $3; Hatje, 27, $2 50; Pecken, 25,*
$2 50; Carr, 25, $2; Hug, 17, $1 50; Grannine, 16, $1; Horts-
mann, 16, $1; Straight, 13, $1; Boeckmann, 13, $1.

Man targets, Strecker, 75, $20; Perkins, 72, $15; Freese,
72, $12 50; Bahwyler, 71, $10; Mr. Carr, 71, $9; Boeofl
mann, 70, $S; Hug, 70, $7; Klann, 69, $6; Browning, 69, $6;
Kuhnle, 6S, $5; Stevens, 6S, $5; Merry weather, 68, $4 50;
Jacoby, 67, $4; Dr. Bovson, 67, $4; Johnston, 66, $3; Kuhla,

65, $2 50; Sime, 65, $2 50;Bramer, 65, $1 50; H. Smith. 65,
$1 50; Beaver, 63, $1 50.

Honorary target, Kaufing 70, shotgun; Ehrenpfort 70,
soup ladle; Jacoby 69, six silver forks; Strecker 69, carving
set; Steuton 68, six tablespoons; Kuhls 68, six teaspoonffl
Rohlfls 6S, silver goblet; Hug 66, six teaspoons; Boeckmann

66, six teaspoons; Carr 65, sleeve buttons; Mengel 65. six
teaspoons; Kuhnle 65, silver set; Rugg 65, silver cream
pitcher; Beaver 64, cameo ring";" Brandt 64, case of whisky;
Fischer 64, silver watch; Bartelsou 64, rug; Hatje 64, oam«
ring; Boyson 64, silver knife; Adams 63, quartz slnds; llei-
senberg 63, ring; Stamer 63, sleeve buttons; Bramer63, open
glasses; Wertheimer 63, quartz buttons; Streeth 63, glove Don
Fortmanu 63, napkin ring; Zecher 63, pair of boots; Sage-
horn 62, scarf pin; Freese 62, scarf pin; Rohwyler 62, case "f
wine; Schmit 62, studs; Johnson 61, pistol; Haake 61, watch
chain; Lime 61, parlor pistol; Hatje 61, hat; Hadenfeldt 61,
hat; Thompson 60, pistol; Crore 60, box of cigars; Homeyer,
60, ense of wine; Schmidt 60, box of cigars; Schmidt 59; box
of cigars; Burmeister 59, case of wine; Hetth 59, locketj
Sehehr59, pencil; Gumble 58, goblet; Hortsmann 58, powdej
flask; Utsehig 5S, box of wine; Kramer 57, meerschaum pipe;
Liugeufelser 57, bell; nugreniu 57, snuffbox.

One dollar prizes were given to those who made the first
and lust bullseyes in the morning and those who made the
first and last in the afternoon. The first was won by Geo.

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Sehmedt, tiie second by Dr. Boyson, the third by A. Strieker
and the fourth by Mr. Koschell. After the distribution of
i the prizes Philo Jacoby was presented by the members of
the club with a beautiful gold medal. This was given as a
token of respect and an appreciation of the active interest
that Mr. Jacoby has for the welfare of the organization, even
to the sacrificing of his own interests.

The California Rifle Association.
On the 28th and 29th of this month, the above named
organization will hold their fall meeting at Shell Mound
Park, Berkeley. This shooting tournament promises to be
the largest held for several years on this coast. The value of
the prizes offered will draw out a great many marksmen, not
only of this State but from Oregon, Washington Territory and
British Columbia. The following is the programme of the
matches:

Rifle Matches.

1. For the trophy presented by Governor Perkins. Open
to all members of the association, the National Guard of
California, and officers and men of the army and navy. Dis-
tance, 200 yards. Ten shots with any military rifle. Entries
unlimited, but regular turns must be taken if other competi-
tors are at the firing point. In the match there will be
given seven cash prizes, namely: $15, $10, So, SA, S3, $2,
$1, in addition to the medal which is the first prize, to be-
come the property of the marksman who shall first win it
three times at regular meetings of the C. E. A. Captain J.
Robinson won it November 21, 1SS0; Sergeant N. Williams
won it May 29, 1SS1; Sergeant F. Kuhnle won it October 16,
1881.

2. For the Gen. Barnes trophy. Same additional cash
prizes, terms and conditions as in first match. To become
the property of the marksman who shall first win it three
times at regular meetings of the C. B. A. Sergeant N. Wil-
liams won it May 29, 1SS1, and October 16, 1SS1; Lieutenant

F. Kuhnle won it June 4, 1SS2.

3. Short range match. Open to all comers. Distance, 200
yards, and five shots, with any military rifle, at a ring target.
Entries limited to five for each competitor; must be at least
forty first entries before the match is opened. Entrance fee,
$2 50 for first entry; SI for each subsequent entry. Twenty-
one cash prizes as follows: $20, $15, $12, $9, $8, $7, $6,
$5, $4, $3, four of S2 50 each, two of $2 each, two of $1 50
each, and two $1 each.

4. Military match. Open to all comers. Distances, 200
and 500 yards; aggregate scores, ten shots at each distance,
with any military rifle; entries limited to five for each com-
petitor, and no competitor can re-enter until finished the
preceding entry; must be at least thirty first entries before
the match is opened; $2 50 for first entry, and $1 for each
subsequent one. Ten cash prizes, as follows: $20, $17, $15,
$12, $10, $7, $5, $3, $2, $1.

5. Andrew's silver challenge trophy match (military teams).
Open to teams of sis representatives from any company of
infantry, artillery, cavalry, and cadets, enrolled in the Na-
tional Guard of California, Nevada, Oregon or Washington
Territory, or any company of the U. S. army and navy.
The competitors must be certified by the commanding officers
of their respective companies to be active members of said
organizations, and to have been such Sept. 30, 1SS2. They
must appear in full dress, or undress uniform of their regi-
ment, and under command of a commissioned officer. Dis-
tances, 200 and 500 yards for infantry and artillery teams,
and 200 and 400 yards for cavalry teams. Position, 200
yards, standing; 400 and 500 yards, any, without artificial
rest. Rounds, ten at each distance, with two sighting shots
at 500 yards. Weapons, "O. S. Springfield rifle for infantry
and artillery teams, 'and Springfield carbines for cavalry teams
— with any military sight. Entrance fee, $10 for each team.
Entries may be made on the ground. There will Tae given to
the four individual members of the competing teams who
make the highest scores cash prizes as follows: $10, S6, $3,
$1. To become the property of the company whose team
shall first win it three times at regular meetings of the C. R.
A. Go. E, First Infantry, N. G. C, won it May 29, 1881, by
a score of 487; Co. E, First Infantry, N. G. C, won it Octo-
ber 17, 1881, by a score of 515; Co. C, First Infantry, N.

G. C, won it June 4, 1S82, by a score of 503.

6. Nevada State trophy match, for a silver cup. Open to
teams of ten representatives (instead of fifteen as the pro-
gramme stated), from any company of infantry, artillery,
cavalry and Jcadets enrolled in the National Guard of Cali-
fornia, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington Territory, or any
company of the U. S. army or navy. The competitors must
be certified by the commanding officers of their respective
companies to be active members of said organization, and to
have been such on Sept. 30, 18S2. Distance, 200 yards; ten
rounds with any military rifle. Entrance fee, $15 for each
team. There will be given to the five individual members of
the competing teams, who make the highest scores, cash
prizes as follows: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1.

7. Short range trophy match, for a silver goblet. Same
terms, conditions and cash prizes as sixth match, excepting
teams of six men from any company, regiment, or batallion.
Entrance fee, $10.

Pacific Slope Rifle Match.

Open to teams of ten representatives from any State, Ter-
ritory, Province, or department of the U. S. army or navy.
The competitors must be certified by the Adjutant-General of
their respective commands. They must appear in full dress
'or undress uniform. Distances, 200 and 500 yards; position,
200 yards, standing; 500 yards, any, without artificial rest.

N. B. — Teams using Snider-Enfield Rifles allowed same
position at 200 yards as at 500 yards. Rounds, two sighting
ftt 500 yards, and ten scoringshots at each distance. Weapon,
arm issued by State or Government. Entrance fee, $10 for
each company.

Prizes, to the team making the highest aggregate score, at
the two distances, a bronze challenge trophy. This trophy
to be held for one year by the Adjutant-General of the com-
mand, upon the expiration of which he is to surrender it to
the C. R. A., to be again competed for, under the same con-
ditions, at the place where the trophy is held, the team win-
ning three times to hold it forever. There will be given to
the five individual members of the competing teams making
the highest scores, cash prizes, as follows: $10, $7 50, $5,
$2 50, SI.

Won October 17, 1S81, by California team, by a score of
845.

Centennial Trophy Match.

Open to teams of ten men from any regiment or battalion
of infantry, artillery, cavalry, and cadets enrolled in the
National Guard of California. The competitors must be
certified by the commanding officers of their respective regi-
ments. They must appear in the full dress or undress of
their regiments. Distances, 200 and 500 yards;
position,200 yards, standing; 500 yards, any, without artifi-
■ cial rest; rounds, two sighting at 500 yards, and tten scoring
shots at each distance; weapon, U. S. Springfield ^Rrfle; en-

trance, $10 for each regiment. Entries may be made on the
ground.

Prizes. To the regiment whose team makes the highest
aggregate score, at the two distances, a silver challenge tro-
phy, presented by the City of San Francisco. This trophy
to be held by the commanding officer of the victorious regi-
ment for one year, upon the expiration of which time he is
to surrender it to the C. R. A., to be again competed for un-
der the same conditions. Cash to the winning team, $25.

This trophy has been won for the last six years success-
ively by the First Infantry, N. G. C. The Association now
offers it as a prize to be retained by the team which shall
first win it five times at regular meetings of the C. R. A.,
commencing with thiB meeting.

Pistol Matches.

California Rifle Association pistol trophy (value, $100).
To become the property of the team which shall win it three
times at regular meetings. Open to teams of ten men from
any organized pistol club, company, or police force; there
may be two teams from each company of the San Francisco
Police. Distance, 30 yards, fifteen shots to each man,
with a Smith and Wesson 45 caliber revolver; entracefee, $10
for each team. There will be given to the four individual
members of the competing teams who make the highest
scores, cash prizes, as follows: $10, $6, $3, $1.

Open to all comers. Distance, 30 yards; 10 shots with any
45 caliber revolver, at a ring target. Must be at least 30
first entries before the match is opened. Entrance fee, $2 50
for first entry; $1 each subsequent entry. Twenty cash
prizes, as follows: S20, $15, S10, $7, four of $5 each, four
of $4 each, four of $2 each, four of $1 each.

There will be no third match for pistol teams as stated in
the programme.

Honorary Matches.

1. Open to members of the Association, National Guard of
California, officers and men of the Army and Navy. Dis-
tance 200 yards, and five shots with any military rifle, at a
ring target; limited to one entry each. Entrance fee $1.
Prizes to be announced on day of match, and successful
competitors to chose according to their scores.

2. Open to all members of the Association, of any organized
pistol club, company or police force. Distance 30 yards; five
shots each with any (45 cal.) revolver, at a ring target;
Entries limited to one each. Entrance fee SI. Prizes to be
announced on day of match, and successful competitors to
choose according to their scores.

Pool Shooting.

1. Open to all comers. Distance, 200 yards. Entries un-
limited; any military rifle. Entrance fee, 10 cents for each
shot. Sixty per cent, of the gross receipts to be divided
among holders of bullseye tickets.

2 Open to all comers. Distance, 100 feet. Entries unlimit-
ed, any (45 cal.) revolver. Entries, 10 cents for each shot.
Sixty per cent, of the gross receipts to be divided among
holders of bullseye tickets.

Rules to Govern Above Matches.

1. All military rifles, and all revolvers, to have six pound
pull of trigger.

2. No sighting shots allowed unless so stated in conditions
of match.

3. Pistol team match, bullseye to be eight inches in diame-
ter other pistol matches four inches.

4. No competitor shall recieve more than one prize in one
match.

5. The V, VTTT, IX and the I Pistol matches will be shot on
Saturday, the 28th. The VI and VII on the 29th. All other
matches on both days.

6. The Association reserves the right to pay the prizes or
return the entrance fee in those matches requiring a certain
number of entries before opening, provided the requisite
number of entries are not made, and will open the matches
on the 2Sth, and hold them open during the two days.

7. Creedmoor rules to govern in all other respects.

8. Weapons must not be loaded until at the firing point.

9. Tickets for the various matches must be procured of
the Secretary of the C. R. A., on the ground, and entries
made with him.

10. The President, or in his absence the Vice-President of
the C. R. A., will act as executive officer, and his decision
shall be final on any question arising, which he deems neces-
sary to be decided at the time.

11. A member of the C. R. A. will be appointed by the ex-
ecutive officer to take charge and have the direction of each
match.

ATHLETICS.

The Olympic Club Meetings.

Our local athletes have not yet recovered from the excite-
ment of the last Olympic club meeting, and the discussions
as to the relative merits of competitors in the different events
are, as usual, too heated and prejudiced to warrant the belief
that the conclusions drawn by the debaters are the legitimate
results of cool and dispassionate arguments based on past
performances of local athletes. In one event a sprinter is
credited with being able to beat another three yards in 100,
and the opposition stand ready to gamble on a scratch race.
In another case it is argued that one man is able to beat a
rival fully four yards, whereas it is a well-known fact that in
a scratch race between the two, if there were odds in the
betting it would most likely be just the other way. Again,
the decision is that eleven yards or more would be about the
right handicap between two of the competitors, and if the
eleven yards man should propose a match of that kind he
would be laughed at, and be asked if he did not want a nice
gold medal given him. The handicapping in every event will
stand comparison with those of any other part of the world.
It is very seldom that all are satisfied before the race, the rule
being that almost all but the winners are dissatisfied and
know all about it afterwards. Immediately after a meeting
there is usually a great deal said, and many opinions ex-
pressed that will not stand the test of cool argument and
figures, or a challenge for an expensive gold medal. The rel-
ative merits of different individuals can be easily decided
in special matches, and, if decided in that manner now,
would be a welcome substitute to arm-chair arguments, and
go far towards developing a lasting interest in athletics on
this Coast.

Our local athletes are longing to hear the opinion of East-
ern authorities as to the credibility of Haley's 100 yards in
9 4-5. If an account of the performance was wired East the
next day, their verdict will be known here before this appears
in print. However, it is expected that the timers of the event
will have to stand the lashing, as there can be no question
as to the fairness of the start. "People that live in glass
houses," etc. In order to give Myers 10 seconds they have
sometimes been compelled to credit 10£ men with with 10},
and at other timc-a ignore the well-known fact that the

starter allowed Myers to start the pistol from two to three"
yards over the mark. Or, if they believe that Myers can do
even time, and that Haley is a third-class amateur, let them
send Myers out here, and if their judgment is not at fault
they need not be so much afraid of the expense. From their
own newspapers we learn that they back Myers loyally, to the
tune of several thousand dollars, in any important event,
and we might as well acknowledge that, even if it should be
an amateur event, we don't propose to be bluffed by Eastern
records obtained by favorable starting. Haley defeated
Masterson fully U feet, but for all that Masterson would
now find many friends and backers if matched to run
Myers 100 yards from scratch. It is only within the last
three or four weeks that Masterson has done anything to
warrant the suspicion that he could do better than 10£
seconds, and, taking into consideration his occupation^
working ten hours a day, six days out of seven every week
in the year, barring holidays, and as a consequence having
few opportunities for training, it shows poor judgment to
decide that he has already found his level. The Olympic
Club has decided to hold another meeting next Thanksgiving
Day. Masterson proposes to have another try at Haley on
that occasion, and his club and friends announce the inten-
tion in advance of attending strictly to his preparation for the
event, and promise not to plead lack of condition on his part
if he is defeated. It will be a race that should be seen to be
appreciated. The University athletes also promise numer-
ous entries. A game of base-ball between the Olympic nine
and the Kedingtons will be the first event on the programme,
to be followed by several athletic competitions, and, weather
permitting, the day's entertainment should be the best of the
season.

*

Some High Jumping. — A high jump of six feet, six inches
is not such an everyday performance that one should pass it
by unnoticed when it is made. At the Irish athletic cham-
pionship meeting P. Davin cleared this wonderful night,
which is within three-quarters of an inch of the record of his
own making. Mr. J. Brooks, the Oxonian, it may be remem-
bered, cleared six feet two and a half inches; but no other
athlete has ever got within hail of six feet in a fair leap. To
most of us, although we may not be so bad as Leech's stout
gentleman, who found himself unequal to jumping over a
walking-stick laid upon the ground, such leaping almost ap-
proaches the superhuman. Five feet will probably be more
than the average acrobat can accomplish, with all his lifelong
training. — London World.

The International Criceit Match. — The committee ap-
pointed to select a team of eighteen players for the Philadel-
phia-Australia match, fixed to take place on October 11, 12
and|13, met recently and made the following selections : From
the Young American club, C. A., D. S. and R. S. NewhalL T.
H. Dixon and E. W. Clark Jr.; from the Germantown club,
W. Brockie, W. C. Morgan (No. 3) and George Bromhead;
from the Marions, Shaw, J. B. Thayer, C. E. Haines and W.
C. Lowery; from the Belmont club, J. I. Scott and A. M.
Weed; from the Girards, J. and H. Hargrave, and from the
Oxfords, H. MacNutt. The Australians are to leave Liver-
pool on the Alaska on Sept. 30, and will play a New York
eighteen at the Hoboken grounds on October 9 and 10. Im-
mediately after the Philadelphia game they will leave for San
Francisco, from whence they will sail for Sidney on the 21st
of October.

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William Edwards, the long distance champion walker of
Australia, has issued a challenge to walk Charles A. Harri-
man, or any walker in America, six days, fair heel-and-toe,
for $2,500 a side, giving $375 for expenses, the match to take

place in Australia.

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An Unkind Cut. — A San Francisco amateur, and member
of the Olympic Club, is said to have been the author of the
comments on the Haley and Masterson race, in last week's
News Letter. Next wise man !

BASE BALL.

The Olympics vs. the Redingtons.

Had it not been for the threatening state of the weather,
there would have been a much larger attendance at the Oak-
land Grounds on Sunday last to witness the second game
between the Olympic and Redington clubs; as it was. there
was quite an appreciative crowd present, including a few
ladies in the grand stand who appeared to take a lively inter-
est in the proceedings. It is pleasant to note the revival in
this attractive and healthy game that is now going on among
our young men who find pleasure after business hours in
adding to their skill and experience at the bat or in the field,
so that when their club enters into a friendly contest with
another organization, they feel that their play is worthy to
some degree of appreciation and even of outspoken praise.
Among the several strong amateur teams that have been
formed during the past season, the Redingtons have already
assumed a prominent position and should the members keep
up their practice, we shall soon see a keen rivalry as to the
possession of the pennant among the amateur players of the
coast. For this same revival in interest in the game, we must
give the Olympic club all due honor, and especially to its
athletics who have taken great pains in securing their present
grounds and in keeping them in excellent order, and we
should like to see lawn tennis meetings held there under the
ausipces of the club in which the ladies could take a promi-
nent part.

The game was very closely contested and while a few of
the members were somewhat erratic in their fielding, both
sides played very well, and up to the last, when the rain
came pouring down and put an end to the game, there were
doubts on which side victory would perch. As it was, only
seven innings were played on either side and the score stood
four runs to two in favor of the Eedingtons when the game
was closed. These clubs will meet again on the same grounds
on Thanksgiving day, and great interest will be aroused as
to the result. Following is the score:

BEDINGTON'S.

T.U,

Ambus ter, If... 4

Pope, 2b *

Btnue-tt.ilandp. 4

Leraan, lb 4

Evett, v and 3b. 4

Lewis, c 4

Morgan, s. s 4

Dillon, o. t 3

Mullen, r. f 3

OLTMPICS.
t.d. n.i

2 1111
0 2 2 5 0
0 18 0 1

Van Bergen, s.s..

Seal, p *

Ebner, rib 3

Bouton. 2b 3

(i Burt, lb 3

Fitzgerald, c.xc.f S
Suinner.c.andc.f 3
Van Dyke, 1. f... 3
Kelly, r. f 3

».n. P.O. A. E.
112 0
0 0 7 0
0 2 3 3
12 2 1
0 8 0 1
0 4 10

Totals 34 4 10 21 18 4 Totals 29 2 4 21 16 6

Innings 1 3 3 4 6 C 7

Bcdingtona 1 0 0 1 1 1 0—4

Olympics 0 0 10 10 0-2

Two base bits— Lewis. Passed balls— Olympics 3, Bedingtooa 1.
Umpire— E. Vnn Court. Scorer— II. Strauss.

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Oct 7

YACHTING.

Fast Steam Yacht.

Following is a description of a new iron steam yacht
being built by Muldoon at Killerlane, N". Y. : She is
75 feet long, 15 feet wide, 7 feet 6 inches depth of hold,
and of 5 feet 6 inches draught of water. Her keel and
stem is of bar iron, 4x1 inches, and her propeller post
and forging, 5x1 inches. Her frames are of angle iron
2£x2£, 15 inches apart, and abreast of the engines and
boiler will be strengthened with reverse angle irons of
the same size. The keelson is of a double angle iron 4x4.
Her plating is of the best flange iron; garboard strake,
5-16 thick; the remainder 4-16. Her boiler will be of
the horizontal return, flue and tubular variety, 10 feet 6
inches long, 6 feet 6 inches diameter, and shell ^ inch
thick. Its working pressure will be 100 pounds to the
square inch, and it will drive a single, vertical direct act-
ing enginel4xl6, it is calculated about 200 revolutions per
minute, and will turn a screw wheel of 5 feet 6 inches in
diameter and 8 feet pitch — all giving an estimated speed
of 17 knots. She will have a trunk cabin finished in the
choicest of hard woods, with all modern improvements.
This yacht was designed by J. Muldoon for Mr. Williams
of Lake Champlain, and is building under the supervi-
sion of William J. Carmichael, the intention of both
owners and builders being to produce a craft as fast as
the. fastest and of a sufficient strength to navigate either
inland or "off-shore" waters. Her propelling wheel
will doubtless be made of an elastic composite metal, as
late experiments in Europe have established the fact
that a certain degree of flexibility in the blades of a screw
propellor wheel, when it is driven fast, increases its effi-
ciency; and should the estimated speed of this yacht be
obtained, in view of her great proportionate width, such
result will exced any all previous attempts at naval
steam engineering in any country.
♦

Catamarans.
These double-hulled boats have not been successful in
this bay, the waters of which appear to be too rough for
them. Several have been built and tried here. One
capsized and another got partially wrecked on several
occasions. A fine one was imported from the East, but
it cost too much to keep her in order and she is now up
Sonoma slough, we believe. It seems however as if these
craft would be just the thing for the Sacramento and San
Joaquin rivers where there is a great deal of current, but
where the water is smooth. In working up against the
current they would go with a very light breeze indeed,
there being so little resistance. Here is a story of a cat-
amaran which we take from an Eastern paper, and
which shows how they sometimes get wrecked: "The
catamaran Teaser, owned by Capt. A. W. Haines of the
Seawahaka Yacht Club, was not lost at sea, as reported
in Sunday's papers. Mr. Adolph Pannick and the cap-
tain of the catamaran were the only persons on board.
Mr. Pannick said yesterday that the Teaser left Babylon
at 1 p. m. last Tuesday. When five miles to the west-
ward of Fire Island Inlet the riding bar, a stout piece of
ash which connects the two hulls, broke, and in breaking
it made a hole in the port hull, which began to fill.
They took in the mainsail and ran under the jib for the
inlet. The damaged hull filled and sank when within a
few feet of the breakers. They put on life-preservers,
launched a canoe, and reached the beach safely. The
life-saving crew at Oakland Beach went out in a life-boat
and bent a line on the floating hull, which had not be-
come disengaged entirely from the submerged one, and
towed the Teaser to the beach. She is slightly dam-
aged in one hull, and the iron work is badly twisted and
strained, but can easily be repaired. The Teaser is a
Herreshoff catamaran, 32 feet in length.

" These swift and peculiar craft are becoming popu-
lar, and, though considered by some as dangerous, this is
the first serious accident which has happened since 1877,
when the Amaryllis was "pitchpoled" in the bay. The
Amaryllis was racing in a stiff breeze with the Gilpin. A
flaw struck her, her bows went under, her. stern went
high in air, and she turned a complete somersault, send-
ing Capt. Fred Hughes and his first mate, John Lahey,
high through the air. Catamarans cannot capsize, and
it is claimed that the improved ones cannot pitchpole.
Capt. Hughes has one of the improved kind, and, seated
on his medicine chest, he laughs at the waves as he
whirls along at the rate of twenty miles an hour, to the
astonishment of coasters and fishermen."

A Corinthian race has been arranged between three
schooner yachts of this bay. Mr. Gutte is to sail his yacht
the Chispa; Mr. J. D. Spreckels, the Whitewing; Mr. Adolph
Spreckels, the Fleur de Lis. No light sails are to be carried,
and only two men in addition to the helmsman are allowed
on each yacht. Each of the Spreckels brothers thinks he is
personally a better sailor than Mr. Gutte. Mr. Gutte bases
his hopes of victory on the speed of his yacht and her well-
known "balance." She is so evenly balanced that she will
nearly steer herself. Not long since she was left by the wiud
for twenty-five minutes and the helm was not touched during
that lime. Yet she went straight on her course. The White-
wing has these same characteristics to some extent. The
■take boats will be volunteers. Mr. Gutte has not sailed his
own boat as mnch as Mr. J. D. Spreckels has his, but each
of the gentlemen thinks he is a better helmsman than the
other. This little brush will bo an interesting one to see.

Lester Wullack has bought a steam yacht— the Skylark,
and now the famous Columbia is for sale. With the great
growth of the steam yachting interests, that of sailing yachts
is likely to fall off. When people are absolutely sure of get-
ting here or there and have none of the excitement of over-
coming Nature's adversities of wind and tide, much of the
pleasure of yachting is gone, as skill, endurance and knowl-
edge are no longer requisite. Steam yachting seems more
like a trip in the ferry boat. The only saving clause is that
steam yachts are continually breaking down so there is some
little uncertainty and excitement in this direction at least.

When Mr. "Work was informed of the 2:16j of Aldine and
Early Rose, he is reported to have said : " I will bet a rotten
apple; I will bet an old silver watch; I will bet §5,000, $10 -
000, $25,000, $50,000 that the Tanderbilt team cannot beat
Dick Swiveller and Edward a mile to road wagon." Eurly

Rose is by Almont, out of Jennie, by Flying Cloud, and her
record is 2:20£. Aldine is by Almont, out of Mother Hub-
bard, by Toronto, and her record is 2:19J. — Turf. Field and
Farm.

The Eoyal Canadians are now doing things in the right
way; but two or three years ago yachts intended to take part
in their races were paid no attention to, their dingheys be-
ing refused even the privilege of landing at the club's dock.
Now, members of other clubs are invited to attend, and own-
ers of yachts are asked to assemble off the club house; the
accommodation of which is proffered them, also the use of
the club's steam yacht to convey them to and from the city.
The change is a highly desirable one.

The sale of the schooner yacht Nellie to Mr. Merion Dono-
hue and a couple of other young gentlemen is announced,
and Mr. Bowie gives up his favorite racer. The Nellie has
made a very good record for herself since Captain Turner
launched her. She was built to order of Mr. Bowie, and he
has owned her until now. It is stated that her new owners
are to refurnish and refit the cabin and make some minor
changes.

The hull, spare and iron work of the plunger Bestless cost
$1,200. She is thirty-six feet long, thirteen and a half feet
beam and three and a half feet draught. The sail cost $90,
and her ship chandler will have $130. These figures will give
an idea of the cost of such a craft. The boat carried out a
party of fifty-two one day last week.

The Spreckels brothers' new keel yacht, on the ways at
Turners' yard, Channel street, is all ready for launching.
Work is now being done on the inside. It will not be very
long before the yacht will be put into service.

By the end of this mouth many of the yachts will be laid
up for the winter. In the Eastern States already many of the
fleet are in winter quarters.

The schooner-yacht Dauntless has sailed for Europe, hav-
ing on board her owner, Mr. Caldwell H. Coit, and a party of
his friends.

It- is stated that Mr. Bowie and his brother and FrankMur-
phy are to build a keel schooner yacht, six feet longer than
the Nellie.

The man on the Frolic got hurt last week with a boat hook.

THE KENNEL.

The "War of the Millionaires.

And now Frank Work responds to the challenge of "T. C.
E" by publishing the following in the Herald of the next
morning. It is "a very pretty quarrel" on paper, which it is
evident will be the only battle ground, and there is scarcely
a chance that anything further will result from it. After all
the controversies are beneficial to the breeder as the desire
of wealthy men to obtain fast road-horses, has fully as much
influence in keeping up the price of trotters as the invest-
ments for track purposes. The top prices have been paid by
this class of man, and there is no question that Robert Bon-
ner alone has been the means of an immense sum of money
being paid to breeders:

New Yoke, Sept. 19, 1S82.

To the Editor of the Herald : In the Herald of this
date "T, C. E." makes a series of propositions for a test of
the relative speed of Mr. W. H. Vanderbilt's team and the
team Edward and Swiveller, owned by myself. Horsemen
will understand why it is impossible for me to accept
these propositions, but it may be necessary to give some in-
formation to others. Early Eose and Aldine are two mares
which have been trotting all this season throughout the cir-
cuit and have been hardened by continued heat races, so
that they are to-day in perfect condition. On the other
hand, "T,C. E." knows that Edward and Swiveler have not
undergone the preparation necessary to enable them to en-
gage in the series of races which he proposes. It is well-
known to him that the team has been kept, not at the track,
but at my own stables continuously for two years past. They
have been on the road and are in no condition to trot heat
races. They are therefore in this respect placed at a disad-
vantage.

In order, however, to show my confidence in the superior
speed of my team, I am willing to make a match with Ed-
ward and Swiveller against early Eose and Aldine to trot a
competition mile for $10,000 a side, or I will trot my team
against Mr. Vanderbilt's team a time race of one mile, own-
ers to toss which team to go first, and the second team to
trot within one-half hour after the first team has trotted the
mile, and the team which trots the fastest mile to take the
stakes. Of course I stipulate for a good day and good track,
and that the match shall take place on the Fleetwood Course,
both teams now being in this city. Further I will wager "T.
C. E." $10,000 that the team of Mr. Vanderbilt cannot equal
or surpass the record of Edward and Swiveler on the Fleet-
wood track, carrying the same weight to road wagon.

Frank "Work.

This brought the following "answer in replication, " from
Mr. Eastman, which is the latest ebullition on the subject :

"New York, September 20.
"To the Editor of the Herald: My article in the Her-
ald of Tuesday was drawn exactly to meet the boasts of Mr.
Work, made to myself and others on several occasions within
the last few days, that he could beat either of Mr, Vander-
bilt's horses, single or double, and would trot them fer any
amount. But now, when offered a chance to test the ques-
tion, he has backed out, and that endsit. Mr. Work's pro-
posal to test Mr. Vanderbilt's team at Fleetwood, where Mr.
Work's horses have been used for the past three years, is all
very well for that gentleman, but I believe Mr. Vanderbilt's
team now has the call, they have trotted a mile on the Char-
ter Oak tiack in 2:16*, of which fact I will bet $10,000. As
to the record of which Mr. Work boasts, neither Mr. Work's
nor Mr. Vanderbilt's teams have any record according to the
rules of the National Trotting Association, Article 43, section
1, which says: "A record can be made only in a public race."
This, however, does not deny that both teams have made the
time given them, viz. : Mr. Work's team 2:16^, and Mr. Van-
derbilt's 2.16A- The offers I made in Tuesday's Herald were
simply accepting Mr. Work's proposal.

Yours, T. C. Eastman.

Every Saturday sees a great exodus of gunners from
this city. The ferries and trains carry a large propor-
tion of sportsmen as their Saturday and Sunday passen-
gers.

Capt. Chittenden, keeper of the Cordelia Sporting
Club's preserves, in Suisun bay, was in town this week.
The mosquitoes have left somo of him, but not much.

Gordon Setters' Standard.

The following letter to the Field -will be found of inJ
terest to admirers of the Gordon setter:

" I would ask a small space in the columns of your
valuable paper, in order to express my opinion of the
Gordon setter, his merits in the field, and as a gentle-
man sportsman's dog, and as such I claim he has no
equal. Although my experience in dog ology may not
be as extensive as many others, yet for several years I
have made my business the handling and breaking dogs.
I have handled all kinds of setters and pointers, and I
have no hesitancy in saying that I consider the Gordon
setter, for all work (not wishing to over rate them) equal
to any, if not superior.

In support of this, I would say: Naturally they are
inclined, especially when young, to be a little timid,
hence in breaking they require careful handling. It
will not do to be harsh with them, but get their confi-
dence and they will do your bidding with delight. I
have broken them so that I never was compelled to
strike a blow in order to prevent them from breaking
shot or chasing birds.

Their fineness of nose is equal, if not superior to any
dog I ever handled.

It is claimed by some that they are the3 " old man's
dog," potterers, etc. This I claim is due in a great
measure to their breaking. Severe treatment will cow
them, especially at first, but give them range, let them
chase if they want to, and after they become anxious to
hunt and range bring them down moderately by degrees,
and I guarantee you will have a good dog — one that it
will be a pleasure and satisfaction to shoot over.

But I started to say something about the standard by
which those noble dogs are judged at our bench shows.
They have abandoned the Gordon standard and judge
them as black and tans — to suit some breeder's idea per-
haps, because he had a dog that was evenly marked,
otherwise, possibly, he was inferior in many points,
but he was nice black and tan. What an idea ! Take
the late Cleveland Bench Show, for instance. The rule
or standard called for black and tans; every other qual-
ity was ignored; black and tan was called for, and they
had to have it, and, actually, first in the open class was
given to a dog that was half Irish and) half Gordon. If
he had been a bulldog it would have been the same.
The judge did his duty. There was the rule laid down,
and he could not vary from it. Again, at Pittsburg,
I think in 1880, in the champion class, champion Bob
and Rupert were shown together, and the prize given to
Bob, when Eupert would score more points than Bob,
according to Stonehenge. He was better built, or put
together; and had better head, better ears, and was built
for endurance; yet there was the inevitable — his tan was
clouded, therefore he could not win. Is it not time we
had a change ? A change is demanded. I am not pre-
pared to say what change, or what points are absolutely
necessary to bring about that change, but will leave that
to wiser heads than mine. Only I would suggest that
color or markings count not over four. Then we can
breed for field qualities, and not for color or markings
and by so doing we will bring our beautiful Gordon set-
ters to the front where they rightly belong.

And again, I demand that they have an equal show-
ing with other strains of sporting dogs, Give them
for fifty or forty-five pounds, and for light weights,
Some prefer light or smaller dogs, while others prefer
the larger size. But let them be Gordons, whether they
are black and tan, or black and white, or coal black, and
then judge them according to their true merits. The
general build or make up of the dog for physical endur-
ance should count largely in his favor. I would also
advocate a native class, as there are many fine dogs
through the country that cannot produce a straight
pedigree, and such should not be ignored by any means.

This is what I honestly think and know about Gordon
setters; and if I have furnished any ideas, or shed any
light on the subject that would be of any benefit to any
one, or to the best style of dogs that ever pointed a quail
or woodcock, I am satisfied.

I. Haskell,

Burgess Sat Upon.

Arnold Burgess whose savage attack on Mr. Leave™
will be long remembered is not quite so highly honored
a prophet in his own country as he would have folks be-
lieve. The following rap at his knuckles is from a receS
article in the American Field:

I shall not notice all Mr. Burgess has said about the
color, for it would involve the gentleman in a labyrinth
of inconsistencies that would afford no one any pleasure,
and himself much discomfort. But for the benefit of
the uninitiated I will say, that all the leading breakers
of this country have long known the nose twisting pro-
cess, but prefer to use the spike collar. If Mr. Burgi
with a very limited knowledge of dog breaking, is surj
rior, in the matter of teaching dogs to retrieve to Messrs.
Dew, Sanborn, "Waters, "Whitford, TVaddington, Camp-
bell and a host of other trainers with national reputa-
tions, besides a large majority of our leading amateur
breakers, then knowledge is" not power, nor does expe-
rience avail anything, and it were uselessjto offer any tes-
timony in opposition to anything Mr. Burgess might
choose to say.

I could not offer a stronger test of the value of the
spike collar in retrieving that the indorsement of w
best professional and amateur breakers in the laud. I
know there have been some dogs given up by breakers,
that may have afterward been broken by some othei
process, but there is nothing strange in this, as some
breakers will not waste their time on a dog that i. will cost'
perhaps, more than his full value to break; so that dogs be-
ing given up by one breaker and afterward broken by an
other does not prove that one breaker or his system if
superior to the other. I can name a number of dogs that
have been ruined by the nose-twisting plan, and can alsc
name a number that have been ruined with the collar.

I

1882

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can name dogs in "which the nose-twisting processbefore the circumference of the dial was complete the

eighteenth brace were in slips. During my experience
only remember this to have been excelled once, viz: at Aber-
gele in North Wales, where nineteen courses were run with-
in the hour."

Failed and the spike collar plan succeeded, and I can also
name a number of dogs that could by no possible means

have been broken to retrieve except "with a spike collar.
These exceptions offer no proof one way or the other, as
every rule has its exceptions. The best proof, I consider,
is the fact that the spike collar is used by all the leading
breakers, with marked success, in preference to the
method Mr. Burgess seems to prefer. If the dogs these
gentlemen run in public are perfect in retrieving beyond
criticism, a novice, like ilr. Burg-ess, will rind he has set
himself a ridiculously difficult task to write down their

methods.

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A Bold Challenge.

"When the St. Louis Kennel Club withdrew their pointer
entries from competition at Fairmont the setter men gave a
loud hurrah and said that pointers had no chance. Their
joy was short. First a pointer won the "free for all " and on
Saturday night Mr. E. C. Sterling, the president of the St.
Louis Kennel Club, handed to the Field the following
challenge :

Fairmont, Minn., Sept. 9.

Dr. N. Bowr, Editor American Field, Dear Sir: We
understand that the withdrawal of Maxim and Meteor, the
pointers imported by this club for one of its members, from
further competition in the Free for All Stake, has created in
some quarters the impression that the cause of withdrawal was
the belief that the dogs had not the ability to win, or that the
party who entered them lacked confidence in the judges.

Neither was the case, and in proof of it, we propose, in
case the winner of the first prize in the Free For All Stake is
a setter, to run Meteor against him for $1,000 a side, on
prairie chickens for three days, under the National American
Kennel Club rules, and near Fairmont, Minnesota, beginning
the morning after the trials close.

The dogs to be worked as in ordinary field shooting. The
judges to go in wagon. The handlers to accompany them
and to remain together and work, excepting that the dogs are
to be kept down when either handler wishes it under the
direction of the judges. All points to be shot over by the
judges, and the birds to be retrieved by the dogs. The
match to begin at sunrise and close at sunset each day, with
three hours for rest and luncheon each day. The dogs to be
down, at the option of either holder, during the hours al-
lowed for the match.

Transportation, refreshments and accommodation for the
night, to be furnished and the expense borne by the losing
party.

The dogs to be hunted against the wind when practicable.

Each party to name a judge, the editor of the American
Field to act as referee.

Please make this challenge public at the trials.

We enclose $500 as forfeit.

For the St. Louis Kennel Club.

E. C. Sterling, President.

So far this challenge has not been accepted, as the winner
was a pointer, but it is open to any setter.

California Coursing- Club.

The members of this properous organization which, though
one of the youngest coursing clubs in the State, is second to
none in the size of its' membership roll, the wealth of its
treasury, the activity of its members and the speed and bot-
tom of its dogs, held a meeting last Wednesday night at
Eintracht halL No. 519 California street. A goodly number
of members answered to roll call and sat in deliberation un-
der Chairman John Hughes. "Gentlemen," said the chair
after the roll of delinquents had been called, Cithe business
that calls us together to-night is the making of arrangements
for what I hope will be the largest and best club coursing
match ever held in California."

"I move to amend the chairman's remarks by inserting the
words United States in the place of California," interposed
Mr. Shankey.

Without noticing the interruption, save with a slight frown
'the chair proceeded: "Gentlemen, the most important of
all the business devolving upon you in connection with this
match is the securing of railroad accommodation for the con-
veyance of the club and its guests, and by way of parenthesis
I may here add that all gentlemen who love the sport of
coursing well enough to plank down $5 for a ticket to Merced
are the guests of the club. I am aware thift political subjects
are not allowed to be touched upon in this club, butlmustsay
that in its past dealings with the Southern Pacific this club
has always found what is commonly represented to be a soul-
less corporation a most obliging and reasonable body,
■therefore I apprehend that the club will have no difficulty in
securing all the cars it may need at such prices as will make
our trip but a slight burden on the members of the club. To
make a suitable contract with the railroad company and also
print such bills and tickets as the club will need, I appoint
as a special committee, with full power to act, Messrs. J. F.
Carroll, J. J. Muiphy and Dr. J. M. Sharkey, and now call
upon the worthy treasurer to let the club know how much
cash it has on hand."

' Thus introduced Treasurer Murphy took the floor. Thi
gentlemen has a happy knack of making statistics and figures
interesting to the dullest mind and his vast experience with com-
plicated accounts enables him to disclose the condition of the
club at an instant "s notice.

" Gentlemen," he said, "it is with great pleasure that I in-
form you that the club has a cash balance in its treasury free
from all claims of $231 60.

"Move we donate the odd sixty cents to the Sportsman's
Club to assist in prosecuting violators of the game laws," said
a delegate in the rear of the hall, but he was promptly sup-
pressed and his motion declared out of order.
. The chair then called for an expression of opinion on the
number of dogs likely to compete in the meeting at Merced on
November 15th and 16th. On comparing notes it was found
that the "Old Dog Stake" would probably have 32 starters
and the "Puppy Stake" 16.

Under the head of memberships seven names were pro-
sented and as all their" owners successfully passed the ordeal
of a ballot that number was added to the roll of the club.

After the usual closing rites of good fellowship the club ad-
journed to the call of the chair.

Australian CorasiNG. — Here in California we are apt to
fancy that twenty-four runs is a hard day's work in the
coursing field. In Australia they do the work quicker, but
then their game is not as staunch as ours. At the Australian
club spring meeting, held August 26 on the Werni
local reporter sKy> ■ "Hares were a^ain most plentiful, and
it remains to record thennpr»"'l"iit' 'If.i'jtthateleveii course^

-i' run from the Norfolk plantation in ball tm huui, uud

Coursing' in Australia.

The following extract from the Sydney Mail will be of
interest to the many old Australian coursers now in this
State. Mr. J. Weir is a resident of San Francisco :

A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales
Coursing Club was held September 2, at Tattersall's Club.
Present — Mr. G. Lee Lord (in the chair), Messrs. J. Weir,
W. Cooper, A. L. Park, -J. C. Low, G. Thornton Jun. and
Dr. Belisario. Some discussion took place with regard to
the improvements on New Plumpton, and it was ultimately
resolved that a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. G. Lee
Lord, W. E. Hall, P. Lamb, and S. Burdekin, M. L. A., be
appointed to supervise the necessary works. It was resolved
that if the Victorian Coursing Club appoint Mr. Gaden as
judge for next season, he receive a similar appointment from
this club.Mr. W. Pitt having decided to retire. The chair-
man brought under the notice of the meeting the propriety
of holding a meeting at Bathurst next season. It was
pointed out that if the club consented to go to Bathurst next
season it would bind itself to go always ; that the meeting
at the City of the Plains had always been a loss to the club
from a pecuniary point of view, and that the people did not
support the meetings. Mr. A. L. Park said that he thought
the Bathurst coursing men were deserving of every consid-
eration at the hands of the members of this club, especially
when it was remembered that there would most probably
have been no coursing at all in New South Wales at the pres-
ent time if it had not been for the coursing men of Bathurst.
Ultimately it was resolved "That, so far as this committee
is concerned, it agrees to hold the first meeting of the season
at Bathurst, provided that a Plumpton is being formed."

Dog Sharpers. — Gentlemen who are thinking of sending
East for dogs should pay heed to the lesson contained in
the following note from Connecticut: "The notorious dog
swindler, Fowler, alias Pollard, Hammond, Chester, etc., is
now in jail at this place awaiting trial, and to give parties
swindled by bim a chance to come forward and testify against
him. He has been carrying on his nefarious business here
for several months, and I have been watching him for some
time. I think he has been advertising in the American Field,
under the name of C. E. Pollard. His right name is Frank
Fowler, and he is a native of Moodus, Conn. If any of the
victims whom he has swindled will come forward and testify
against the arrant rascal, they will greatly oblige your hum-
ble servant. Geo. H. Pakelnson.

Sale of Greyhounds in Australia . — Mr. W. B. Bouns-
well, a prominent sportsman of Australia, recently sold at
auction his famous kennel of greyhounds, realizing prices far
above the average. The attendance of coursing men from
the various colonies was large and the bidding spirited. The
saplings (i. e., the pups) were sold at very high figures, a
litter of five selling at 322 guineas, and the first choice in one
lot 91 guineas. Several were sold at 50 guineas, and the av-
erage price was 27 guineas each for the entire kennel of 5S
greyhounds. This is believed to be the highest average real-
ized at any sale of greyhounds in either England or Australia,
and evinces the growing love for the noble sport of coursing
which extends to most of the British possessions.

He took the Biscuit. — An Englishman who is described
as having a pug nose and dogmatic manner lately arrived in
the lone Star State and displayed a most remarkable famil-
iarity with dogs and their points, in conversing with one of
the natives. Finally he inquired, in a patronizing tone :
" D'ye knaw who took the first prize at the London Bench
show?" "Can't say that I do," responded the Texan.
' ' Well, hit was myself, you know, that took the first prize at
the dog show." The American cordially replied : "I don't
doubt it ; I might have guessed as much, to look at you."
After deep reflection the immigrant has decided to lay the
matter before the British Consul, for the purpose of learning
whether the Texan's remarks were complimentary " or hoth-
erwise."

Coursing at Benicta. — Last Sunday the light rain of the
day before had put the ground in splendid order for coursing
and quite a large number of gentlemen took advantage of
the weather to give their dogs a little training, out on the
Government reservation at Benicia, -which is well stocked
with hares. About 20 greyhounds were taken up on the
early train, and the party enjoyed seventeen excellent runs,
which resulted in as many " kills." Judge Mee was in
ecstaeies over the way in which his two saplings worked
their game and .Cautz's Pride of the Village also came in for
a share of the general admiration.

Mr. Keating, Superintendent of the City and County
Alms House, is an ardent lover of a good greyhound and a
first-class hand for training one for a match. He has a
couple of old dogs at his place coming into condition, to run
with the California Club this fall. It will take a hard com-
bination of ill luck to beat one, or both of them, out of a
prize. Mr. Keating is one of the best los ers in the State
and never allows a frown to ruffle his features when he sees
a race going against him. In this respect he will serve as a
good model to several gentlemen who shall be nameless.

W. Duggan received a shipment of hares last week to help
stock his coursing ground at Newark. They were turned
loose in a large field which is closely fenced. A few died, but
the remainder took kindly to their new home and in a short
time will be in good order to furnish sport for the San Fran-
cisco greyhounds. Mr. Davis, President of the South Pacific
Coast Railroad Company, is doing all in his power to make
Duggan's enterprise a success and if money and intelligence
can make the place go it will soon be no mean rival to Plump-
ton & Gosport.

Death of a Famous Dog. — Mr. David Snowcraft's well-
known dog Let-me-Go, imported from England for running
purposes, and winner of several important races, died re-
cently in Philadelphia.

Eole's time, 5:26J, in the three-mile race for the Autumn
Cup at Sheepshead Bay, is the best on record with the weight
(J20ft) up, and, all things considered, was themost creditable
performance ever accomplished at the distance, although Lida
Stanhope (who ran second Uj him) has the fastest record,
(525), made with 102 pounds np at Saratoga two weeks pre-
viously,

Racing- at Chicago.

The fall meeting of the Chicago Driving Park Association
commenced on October 4, and among the numerous entries
in the different races were our California horses that will
probably be shipped homeward immediately after these en-
gagements. We append the meager telegraphic dispatches
giving an account of the races :

On the opening day the weather was cool and the track
fast. The attendance was light. In the seventh-eighth-mile,
Avalon won, Lord Lyon second, Dave Tandell third. Time,
1591. In the three-fourth-mile, Murmur won, Idle Pat
second, Jack Gait third. Time 1:17}. In the one-and-a-
half-mile, John Sullivan won, Ruth second, Banger third.
Time 2:42. In the mile heats, Harry Gilmore won ; Dregan
Bell second, J. W. Norton third. Time— 1 :43^, 1 :45, 1 :46 1 .

The weather on the second day was rainy and the track
slow. The one-and-one-eighth-mile race, all ages, Boze
Sedam won, Harry F. second, Topsy third. Time, 1:57.
In the race for the Northwestern stakes, one mile and three
quarters, all ages, two started. John Davis won, Bonnie Bird
second. The five-eighths of a mile heats, all ages, Eva wo ,
Alfaretta second, Bell Boy third. Time— 1:03, 1:05*. T e
steeple chase, short course, Guy won, King Dutchman
second, Eva A. third. Time, 4:12.

Last Thursday was known in Chicago as the Derby Day.
The weather was warm, the track fast, and the attendance
large. In the one-mile for two-year-olds, Azlee won; Lord
Baglan second, Idle Pat third. Time, 1:45£. In the selling
purse, one and a quarter miles, all ages, George Hakes won;
Manitou second, Flanders third. 'Time, 2:11. In the mile
heats for three-y ears-olds, John Sullivan won; Buth second,
Erne H third. Time, 1-.4M, 1:45|. In the handicap purse
Dave Tandell won; Ella Bowett second. Time. 3:07.

The El Dorado Association.
The El Dorado District Agricultural Association pro-
pose to hold their annual fair in 1883 at Grass Yalley,
and in 1884 at Nevada City. Nevada county is in the
El Dorado District according to the statutes of this
State. In a short while the Directors of this Association
will visit Nevada county in order to see what arrange-
ments can be made for holding the fair two years in
this county. It is quite probable that Glenbrook Park
can be had for race course purposes, and for the show
for stock. That the park belongs to a public spirited gen-
tleman is why we say it can be had for the purpose
mentioned. The year of the fair at Grass Yalley all the
pavilion business, such as a display of productions of
this district, machinery for agriculture and mining, cab-
inets of mineral specimens, etc., etc., would be at Grass
Valley. The year for Nevada City all those things
would be displayed at that place. There is no doubt
but that successes can be made of these two proposed
fairs, and we think all our people will give the business
every possible help. Nevada county is rich in resources
of almost every kind and it is to be hoped that she will
not be wanting in energy to show such resources to
all the world, now that an opportunity do so is prom-
ised. Such a fair will be no useless and expensive mili-
tary encampment arrangement, but will bring out to
public view the things of use that Nevada county so
amply possesses. — Grass Valley Tidings.

Racing^ at Jerome Park.

The fall meeting of the American Jockey Club, commenced
last Tuesday and held on intervening days, will lastuntil the
end of next week. About this time New York society is on
the return from Europe and from the American watering
places and as the city is filled with strangers Jerome Park
presents a very brilliant appearance, on the race days es-
pecially, when the handsome and picturesque grounds are
lighted up with the full rays of the autumn sun. The track
is unique in its way, the club house being built on the prom-
inent knoll that projects right in to the track, thus making it
somewhat of the shape of the letter B,|with the lower loop very
much smaller than the upper one. At the end of about a
third of a mile the horses come sweeping around the bluff
and pass within a few feet of the home stretch and the turn
in and out again is so rapid that it is feared that some acci-
dent will occur there some day when there is a large field of
horses engaged, and to this fact must be ascribed the differ-
ence of time shown by horses on this track compared with
their own record on race courses laid out on the most ap-
proved plans.

The American Jockey Club is recognized as standing at
the head of all similar organizations in the United States, and
with lavish distribution of its rich revenues and receipts it
has not only greatly encouraged the breeding of thorough-
breds, but has also stimulated the growth of racing, which
has been so immeasurably increased throughout the country
within the last few years.

We have as yet but the telegraphic account of the opening
day, which is as follows: "The first race, 1+ miles, Free
Gold won; Delia second, Hilarity third. Time. 2:16^. In
the second race, 1| miles, Miss Lumley won; Amazon sec-
ond, Elkhorn Lass third. Time, 3:20. In the third race,
£ mile, Breeze won; Cyril second, Bella third. Time, 150.
In the 1£ miles, Parnell won; Springfield second, General
Monroe third. Tiine2:01T. In the 1 mile Rochester and
Vagrant started, and the former won easily. Time 1 -J>5.
Day Dawn and Gimlet started in the hurdle race, 1 mile, and
Gimlet won. In the steeplechase, full course, Ike Bonham
won; Harry Gow second, Bernardine third. Time, 4:30. "

On Thnrsday, October 5th, in the two and quarter mile the
starters were Girofle, W. Donohue and Fair Count. Fair
Count led for the first two miles by two lengths; Girofle then
gradnally took the lead in the stretch and won in a gallop by
nve lengths. Time, 4:11. In the mile and an eighth Kenne-
saw won; Duke of Montalaban second, Valparaiso third.
Time, 2:01^. In the steeplechase, short course. Post Guard
won; Harry Gow second, Bevenge third. Time, 3:33J". Ber-
nadine fell at the first jump and died soon after. Nolan, the
jockey, was slightly injured. Private betting was very ex-
tensive between b kmakers and customers well enough
known to warrant redit business.

OAKLAND TROTTING PARK.

EMBR YO~ST AKE .

adissi: Yearling race, dish of a mile. Two-year-
of a mDe. Throe-year-old, best three in five.

Saturday, November 5th, 1882

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, ohai
A. P. WHITNEY, Treasurer.

p. E, BARKIS, Bwmuy,

238

Jmfe arid §$pBxt$mKU.

Oct 7

ROWING.

Aauatic Bluffers.

The bluffer is a type of athlete that just now appears to
flourish along the water front. "VVe cannot take up any daily
newspaper that gives a column to sporting events without
being surprised by a string of challenges to row for fabulous
amounts. The uninitiated reader after a perusal of these
cartels is generally impressed with the idea that the rowing
clubs are full of embryo and full-fledged Hanlans, who are
ready to meet anything capable of pulling an oar, and are
constantly giving exhibitions of their powers. The lamenta-
ble truth is that these vaunting athletes seldom face any thing
resolutely except the reporter to whom they convey their
challenges and would as easily be led into the small-pox
hospital during an epidemic as into a genuine match race.
When congregated on the wharf and watching the practice
of some oarsman they are the bravest men born that ever
pulled off a rowing shirt, but when the exigencies of a match
call for the appearance of their hard coin they are generally
as hard to find as a summer duck and less easy to approach.
No amount of cajolery or intimidation can drag them to the
center when they knew that getting there means they must
"put up or shutup." For these unpleasant peculiarities the
newspapers which print the aquatic bluffers' cards are large-
ly to blame. It ought to be the rule with all sporting editors
to ignore a challenge unless accompanied by a deposit to
bind the match. Such a precaution would soon weed out the
athlete frauds who have no more honesty or manly aspiration
than to toot their horns and disappear as soon as the noise
attracts any one who might be capable and anxious to take
the conceit out of them. During the past month half a
dozen challenges to important races have been published in
San Francisco papers. Some of the authors of these chal-
lenges are very inferior oarsmen, but these cards read like
the defiant proposition of a champion of the world who had
honestly earned his title. Except in one case, that of Jack
Hallinan, not a cent accompanied any of these challenges.
Before Hallinan issued his card, John Griffin had claimed
much space and attention for the alleged merits of certain
men whom he desired to match. Mr. Griffin's challenges
were sweeping but unfortunately they were not accompanied
by coin. Mr. Hallinan listened patiently and respectfully to
Mr. Griffin and then made the latter gentleman an offer
which was bolder than Mr. Griffin had declared that he
would accept. Mr. Griffin offered to match a second-class
crew against a first-class crew of the Pioneer club, and a
second-class sculler against thebestmaninthePioneerJaouse,
Leahy excepted. Mr. Hallinan offered to match a Pioneer
crew against Mr. Griffin's best crew and a Pioneer sculler
against Mr. Griffin's very best man. Mr. Hallinan accom-
panied this challenge with a deposit of $250 that remained
for nearly two weeks in the office of the Breeder aud Sports-
man but nothing came of it. It was never covered.

Contemporaneously with this fiasco James Brannan adver-
tised that he would match his brother, Pat Brannan, against
Dennis Griffin for $500 or §1,000 a side and announced that a
deposit of $250 was awaiting Mr. Griffin's pleasure. This
was not true. Not a cent was deposited and at this late day
the match still hangs fire. Still Mr. Griffin and Mr. Bran-
nan keep rowing industriously through the columns of
the newspapers. Mr. Brannan insists that he is willing to
make the match and Mr. Griffin advertises that he cannot
persuade Mr. Brannan to visit his shop and sign articles.
There is nothing more palpable than the fact that when two
men are not afraid to make a match and desire to make it,
they can readily find time and means to come together and
put up the money. Equally palpable is the fact that where
in the language of the poet ' ' one's afraid and the other dar-
sent," no amount of time will enable them to find one an-
other. Last Sunday Mr. Brannan was in the Pioneer boat
house and Mr. Griffin in the Golden Gate house, fifty yards
further down the wharf. Mr. Giiffin in reply to his ap-
parently earnest inquiries was assured 'of the whereabouts of
Mr. Brannan andMr. Brannan was kept equally well postedon
the whereabouts of Mr. Griffin. There was no toll-gate be-
tween the boat houses and no gatling gun or even bulldogs
to keep the ambitious oarsmen apart but strange to state they
did not meet. For several long hours they remained mutu-
ally conscious of the opportunity to get together and settle
their little dispute but they did not settle it. No sooner had
Mr. Brannan betakenhimselfoutof sight on the blue waters of
the bay than young Mr. Griffin eagerly sought thePioneer boat
house in quest of the absent oarsman and bespoke the anx-
iety of his sire to make the long- talked- of match. Mean-
time, however, the sire kept well out in the stream in a
Whitehall boat manned by two lusty oarsmen who were ca-
pable of placing a wide stretch of water between them and
the shore at short notice. After satisfying himself that Mr.
Brannan was not to be found Mr. Griffin rowed off victor-
iously and next morning the astonished world learned with
mingled sorrow and indignation that the match still hung
fire. Mr. Brannan, however, had assured the Call reporter
that he was as eager as ever for the race and Mr. Griffin had
pledged his word that the desire to arrange the match was the
dearest wish of his intrepid soul. There is an excellent rule
in some rowing clubs that a member who offers to row a race
as a member of the club without obtaining the sanction of
his club is liable to expulsion. There is also a rule that a
man who issues a challenge and backs out of it forfeits his
membership. It would be well for the credit of rowing in
San Francisco if the clubs would draft these rules and these
by-laws and thus put an embargo on the popular pastime of
rowing races in printer's ink.

The International Boat Race.

The weather on the 15th was everything that could be de-
sired for an aquatic contest. Those heavy, leaden clouds
which have of late overhung the metropolis had dispersed,
and the sun shone out brilliantly, the atmosphere being warm
and summer-like. Four steamers had been engaged to ac-
company the race— one on behalf of each of the crewB, one to
carry the umpire and one for the members
of the press. AH were fairly patronized. The Thames E. C.
bunt, Bported *he Union Jack at the stern, while the steamer
of the Hillsdales proudly "flew" the Stars and Stripes.
There was a largo attendance of spectators at Putney, espe-
cially in the vicinity of the boat houses, and extending away
in the direction of the mile-mark. Again at Hammersmith a
huge multitude had assembled. At about a quarter to three
o'clock the steamors moved away to take up position. Tbe
stakeboats were anchored about midway between the old
hostelry and the Star and Garter— a spot perhaps
about eighty yards above the aqueduct. At precisely six
minutes to three o'clock the Thames E. C. crew got afloat
from thi ir boat-house, and paddled off amidst hi arty cheers.
Tli.-y wt-v<: attiivd in v, hifc jerseys, each man wearing on his

armaribb t the "club color"— stripes of red, white and

black, They proceeded slowly down agama*-*- ■»•

by the way, was running up smartly, and waited for their
opponents. The latter crew was somewhat dilatory in man-
ning their craft, and itwas fully three o'clock ere they were
disernable. They too were heartily applauded. Each wore
a dark blue jersey, and all affected dark-blue silk caps save
the bow oar, who had a head covering of light blue. It
shortly became apparent that some difficulty respecting the
umpiring of the race had occurred. F. S. Gulston, London
E. C., who had originally been selected, had telegraphed
from Plymouth that he was unavoidably prevented
being present, and this left the competitors in a tem-
porary "fix." Ultimately, however, J. G. Ohambers was
asked to act, and he at once consented. The Thames crew,
having won the toss, selected the outside, or Surrey berth,
which was as nearly as possible in mid-river. There was no
wind worth mentioning, and this position placed him upon
the very top of the tide. It should be observed that some
speculation took place on the race, although it was of a curi-
ous character; 2 to 1 on the Thames crew had been laid in
London during the morning, but at Putney 6 to 4 was accept-
ted, and ultimately 5 to 4 on the Thames found no acceptors
on the boats, though we understand 7 to 4 on shore was freely
laid.

The Hillsdales experienced some difficulty in ranging up
to their stakeboat, and once fouled the chain which moored
the craft in getting to its place. Just, however, as they got
into position, a steam-tug, the Rover, with a huge barge in
tow, came through the aqueduct, creating a tremendous
wash and hindering the start for some time. At length, at
3:5:46 exactly, Mr. Chambers gave the word "Go!" and im-
mediately the race commenced. The Hillsdales, setting
down to work on the instant, securing the best of the start,
and striking at the tremendous rate of 49 per minute to their
rivals' 42, quickly forged ahead. It must be confessed that
there was something eminently more business-like about the
Thames E. C. style of progressing than that of their antago-
nists, though they did not seem to get so much speed upon
their boat. The Londoners utilized their slides well, and,
though their time at the commencement was somewhat in-
different, they soon settled down to work in earnest. The
Hillsdales, on the contrary, seemed all abroad for a few sec-
onds. Their stroke was short and snatchy, and they did not
seem to slide more than six inches, and to finish that short
distance long ere they had completed their pull. Still they
got their boat along at a rare rate, and at the Creek (time,
1:10) were well to the fore. Ere this, however, they had
commenced shooting over towards the Surrey shore, and
people began, even while the boats were wide apart, to fear
that a foul would occur. These anticipations were shortly
unhappily verified. More and more the Hillsdales, who had
slightly over a length's lead, bored the Thames to the south-
ern bank, the Londoners generously giving way and appar-
ently striving only to avoid the tremendous backwash they
were receiving. At any moment they might, by straighten-
ing their boat, have occasioned a foul, which, must indubit-
ably have been given in their favor; but they seemed anxious
to averfrthis catastrophe, and tihie after time veered off. A
crisis, however, was at hand. Eight ahead lay a timber-
laden barge, which could not be missed, and the Thames
men were compelled to head up river to avoid a collision.
The moment they did so, pulling hard to straighten their
boat, they ran right into the Hillsdales, and the two craft re-
mained locked together for some seconds. Men in both boats
held up their hands as claiming the foul, and then the Ameri-
cans went away with a good lead through, the Thames, hav-
ing to drop round their stern and pass to nor'ard. The
time to Craven Steps was 2:35. At the mile point the Hills-
dales were well clear, their record being 4:23.

Both crews now began to steer very wildly, and further
fouls might have occurred at any moment. The Hillsdales
crossed the bows of the Thames, and the latter, after rowing
for a short distance immediately astern of their opponents,
went out Middlesex wards, and avoided the wash. Then
the Hillsdales veered back ; once more treated the Thames to
a heavy " sea, "and suddenly made as though about to land
at the Crab Tree. In short they could not keep their boat
straight, and their antagonists were in but slightly better
trim. The time to the old-fashioned inn above named was
5:22., and to the Soap Works 6:32. From this point
the rivals took a zigzag course, the Hillsdales being the more
unfortunate of the pair, and there was exhibited a really de-
plorable bit of steering. At length, however, the Americans
got straight, and, dashing their oars with tremendous energy,
they went smartly away, and at Hammersmith Bridge (time,
7 :53) were leading by eight seconds, or nearly three
lengths and a half. Amidst roars of applause the Trans-
atlantic visitors, keeping up their hard work, increased their
advantage, until off the Oil Mills the Thames spurted valiant-
ly and drew up slightly. Both now once more steered all
over the river, the Thames being especially wild. Just off
the famous wood-pile — the spot where Tom Blackman came
to grief when rowing Lay cock — one of the Hillsdales as near-
ly as possible caught a crab and set the boat rocking violently.
The men, however, steadied themselves, and progressed to
Thorneycroft's, where, being about three lengths to the good,
with the Thames coming up hand over hand, the Americans,
to the intense surprise of all onlookers, stopped dead. For
a few seconds they seemed in the utmost confusion, and then
Mr. Terwilliger, the captain, rose and removed his slidfug-
seat, holding it up in the air, and then pitched it towards
the shore. It was rendered perfectly evident that his slide
had come to grief, and everyone expected that the Hillsdales
would pause, never to resume. They, however, went to
work again, the Thames being now four or five lengths ahead,
and strove manfully ; but all was in vain. Their boat rocked
terribly, and they went literally all over the river. No further
description is necessary. The Londoners slowed down and
reached Barnes Bridge in 17:14 orl7:15 ahead of their rivals,
finishing in 20:40 to theirrivals' 20:53. We believe no official
appeal was made to the umpire, who,|however, had no hesita-
tion in awarding the race to the Thames crew.

Every true lover of rowing will agree that the race was
characterized by most deplorable incidents. We should have
been delighted had the contest been conducted throughout
minus accidents, and we have no doubt whatever that all the
members of the competing crews would have been similarly
pleased. That unhappy foul, however, ere half a mile had
been traversed, deprived the struggle of all interest. It was
felt at once that the issue must be decided on that collision,
and it was equally apparent that the Americans were to blame.
They were guilty of an error of judgment: — or, perhaps, in
other words, they stood convicted of an inability to steer
properly. No impartial person would accuse them of willful
misconduct. Theyjnever sought a collision, weave convinced.
They had no reason to do so, for at the moment the catastro-
phe occurred they were going at a better pace than their
opponents, and, had they only been able to keep straight,
would probably soon have assumed a* commanding lead.
We do not like the Hillsdale mode of execution. It is short
and jerky. The men rely chiefly upon ami-work, and ex-
perience has shown this to be inefficient. Still it is a matter,
for marvel that the amateur champions of America should be

able to get such a pace on their boat. They are as phenom-
enal in this respect as was Rix of Richmond, who, to the
amazement of all beholders, won the Chinnery junior prize
last year. We really believe that, barring accidents, the
Americans would have won yesterday. Had they maintained
a good course they would, ere the Soap Works had been
reached, have obtained such a commanding lead that they
could have afforded to slowdown and take a rest. As it was,
a series of regrettable fiascos occurred, and it is really to ba
deplored that the umpire had no real ground for ordering
the men to row again. His decision was perfectly just and
fair, but had it happened that anotherrace could be requested
we should probably have seen a result which would have
been more satisfactory, whether the English crew had won or
lost. — The London Sportsman.

ThePacific Coast Championship. — As Thanksgiving Day
approaches the interest in the proposed contest for a cup
offered by the Breeder and Sportsman increases among the
oarsmen. The Golden Gate club has finally determined to
compete for the trophy, so that a race between at least three
first-class crews is announced. The Pioneers a few weeks
ago seemed to have a very good chance of winning the
championship but changes in their crew have spoiled their
prospects and unless they can reorganize their champion four
within the next few weeks the cup will hardly be added to
the club's collection of trophies. Louis White who seems a
better man at the sweeps than with the sculls has been com-
pelled by business to withdraw from the crew, another valued
member of the crew has left the State, and unfortunately the
club can furnish no substitutes who are up to the champion
form. The Ariel club "on the contrary has plenty of material
for a first-class crew and with its new paper shell will stand
an excellent chance of winning. The Golden Gate Club has
a good boat and a very strong crew. So far the Golden
Gate crew has been seldom seen on the water but in a few
weeks will commence regular practice. The Pioneer crew
took a spin last Sunday evening with Pat Brannan at stroke,
Lyne and Crowly in the waist and John Sullivan at the bow.
They seemed to row very evenly but their pace was vile. Mr.
Long or Alf. Tobin will have to be substituted for Sullivan in
the bow and the remainder of the boat reorganized before they
can get down to anything like a good even pace.

Kennedy's Harness. — The Boston Herald of the 22d ult.
says: "Hanlan was the lion of the hour at Point of Pines
last Tuesday, and received the warmest praise. One inci-
dent occurred during the afternoon which is worthy of the
space given it. An impression has long prevailed among
some of the old people at the North end that Davis of Port-
land either has an "infernal machine" with which to propel
his boat, or is favored by some other infernal means. Two
old fellows who had taken a holiday to see the regatta at
Chelsea Beach were smoking their pipes and discussing the
abilities of oarsmen past and present, when one of the two,
who seemed to be better informed than the other, as he was
doing much of the talking, pointed Hanlan out to his friend.
They both admired the Toronto sculler's graceful build, and,
soon afterward, Kennedy passed them, and was pointed out
as the man who had challenged Hanlan. "What!" exclaimed
the now thoroughly aroused friend of the man who "knew
all about it, " "is that the little leprechaun that's to row Han-
lan?" "Sh! Owen," was the response, "sh! I tell you. He
be with Davis: an' Davis have harness for him."

Courtney's Competitors. — Lee and Hosmer were not dis-
mayed by Courtney's wonderful record at Richfeld springs.
The two oarsmen have deposited bail with the Boston Herald
for three mile races with the Saratoga sculler. Hosmer in
his challenge says that when Courtney thinks he can outrow
any oarsman in America except Hanlan he shows that his es-
timate of the scullers of the day is incorrect. Both Lee and
Hosmer are ready to make a match for $500 or S 1,000 a side
and row in any neutral water.

Reformed Policeman. — Dan Leahy the ex-champion oars-
man of California has left the police force and returned to
his honest trade. The monotony of pacing up and down
Geary street grew intolerable to the active sculler and he
formed the sensible resolution to hand in his resignation.
That document is now before the Police Commissioners so
that there is a prospect of a good man returning to the sport
in which he was so successfully popular.

Jerseys vs. Guernseys. — Id the Rural New Yorker,
Richard Goodmanj Jr. replies with some warmth to a state-
ment giving a preference to the Guernseys over Jerseys. Hffl
says: " The leading breeders of^Guernseys, while claiming
more beef, and a deeper color for the milk and its products,
have never claimed a higher flavor, an equal quantity, nor
an approach to the quality of the Jersey butter. As I under-
stand it, the popularity of the Jerseys rests primarily on the
firmness of the butter in dog days and its excellent grain the
year round ; and secondly, upon their great annual butter
yield. The color of the butter is the only point we Jersey
men yield to the breeders of Guernseys, and as compared
with the flavor, texture and annual product, this matter of
color is of least importance, especially as it is easily imitated
by the harmless and agreeable annatto. As to the flavor of
the butter of the Jerseys, I have never heard any experienced
person suggest that that of any other breed equaled it. In,
texture it is not approached by the butter of any other
breed. And the butter of the Guernseys is notoriously oily.
As to the annual and weekly product, Jerseymen have not
only taken the lead, but feel well satisfied that they will
each year increase their distance. In fact the very claim of
carcass for the Guernseys would seem to be the strongest
argument against their value as butter producers. Fat on
carcass and fat in the udder will not go together."

Hints on Roasting Wild Duck. — If the "wild flavor" of
game, such as geese, ducks, etc., is disliked, they may be
soaked over night in cold water, or pare a fresh lemou with-
out breaking the thin, white inside skin, put inside the game
for a day or two, renewing the lemon every twelve hours.
This will absorb unpleasant flavors from almost all meat and
game. Some lay slices of onion over the game while cooking
and remove before serving. Young ducks should roast from
25 to 30 minutes; full-grown for an hour or more with fre-
quent basting. Some profer them underdone, served very;
hot; but thorough cooking will prove more generally palat-
able.

I have to acknowledge the receipt from San Francisco of
the fourth hud tifth numbers of the Breeder and SportsmaJ
and they more than keep up the promise of the opening
copy. They also contain very finished portraits of the trot-
ting* sires, Epho and Electioneer, — Tlie lu <</.•,■

1882

^Txjc %t£tilzx mui ^poxtsmKn.

238

On the Eight Tkack. — A hint is some-
times as good as a sermon, as not a few
people of our city have found by heeding the
suggestions of friends who were thoughtful
enough to put them on the right track. Among
such are Mr. Ernest Shanerkel, the Halsted
Street boot and shoe dealer, who says:

"St. Jacobs Oil cured me of a bad case o,
rheumatism. I had suffered with that dis_
ease some ten or twelve months, and I could
find nothing to give relief until I tried the Oil.
that remarkable rheumatism -slayer gave me
almost instant ease. The leading sinew of my
right knee was so contracted that I had to
walk with my leg stiffened out, and I used to
find it a hard matter to get around. Before
the second bottle was entirely used the stiff-
ness had disappeared, the swelling was re-
duced, and the action of my leg was entirely
free. Five bottles of St. Jabobs Oil cured me
entirely, in less than five weeks' time. I
really believe that St. Jacobs Oil will do all
that is claimed for it, and more, too."

In the hall of the Board of Trade our re-
resentative was introduced to Mr. John K.
Estes by a mutual friend. Mr. Estes is a well
known fireman, and resides on Blue Island
Avenue. He thus relateshis experience:

"I caught the rheumatism last winter from
exposure to the cold and rain; it settled into
me without the least note of warning, and put
me in my bed in a short time. Before I
heard of St. Jacobs Oil I tried several things,
but they proved to be useless. Seeing a news-
paper account of a remarkable cure wrought
by the Oil, I sent for a bottle of it; it did me
good immediately, giving me the first night's
sleep I enjoyed for some time. My condition
improved right along; and in a short time I
was as well as ever I was in my life. I can
never sufficiently thank the discoverers of St.
Jacobs Oil for curing me."

We think that, in the face of this testimony,
onr readers will agree with us that there is no
necessity to suffer from rheumatism or kin-
dred diseases. Had our board of health but
as sure a cure for the small-pox as St. Jacobs
Oil is for the rheumatism, our readers need
not fear that disease. — Chicago Times.

The first number of the Breeder and Sportsman,
edited by Joseph Cairn Simpson, has been received.
It presents a fine appearance and its general make-
up is a credit to journalism. The cut on the first
page, of the noted New York horse Duchess, is a fine
illustration. Mr. Simpson is aided in his editorial
labors by a corps of well known journalists, among
whom is" Piercy Wilson, who has been long identi-
fied with papers of the stamp of the Breeder and
Sportsman. T. T. Williams has charge of all that
pertains to kennel; Charles G. Yale is yachting editor;
Dwight Germain, of athletics; George A. Strong, bi-
cycling. The publication is devoted to other minor
branches. The turf has the first place, and is to re-
ceive much attention. It is a worthy paper, devoted
to a good cause, and we desire it all success possible.
Send for sample copies and be convinced. Address
The Breeder and Sportsman, 508 Montgomery St.,
San Francisco. — Calaveras Prospect.

A company has been formed to publish in Sau Fran-
cisco a first-class journal devoted to sport and breed-
ing, and Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson has been selected
to edit it. The issue will be weekly, and the paper
will be called the Breeder and Sportsman. Par-
ticular attention will be paid to the breeding, raising
and education of horses. Mr. Simpson, as a writer,
a student and a handler of horses, has been before
the public for more than a quarter of a century, and
he is well qualified to take control of the journal.
His " Horse Portraiture," first published in the Turf,
Field and Farm, is a standard work, and the only re-
gret is that the author has not seen fit to prepare a
second volume for the press. The Breeder and
Sportsman will be a sixteen-page paper, and the
first number will be published July 1st. The sub-
scription price is five dollars per annum, and Mr.
fjimpaon's address is 508 Montgomery street, San
Francisco.— Turf, Field and Farm.

The Breeder and Sportsman is the name of a new
weekly paper, conducted by Jos. Cairn Simpson, and
published at San Francisco, California, at five dollars
per annum. The first copy is at hand. For beauty of
typography, extent and variety of matter, and general
makeup, it is unexcelled by its contemporaries. Mr.
Simpson is author of a popular book, called " Horse
Portraiture," and for more than a quarter of a century
has been a popular writer on horse and sporting mat-
ters. He is admirably qualified to conduct such an
enterprise, and the breeders of the Pacific Coast are to
be congratulated upon having so able and gifted a
champion of their interests. — St. Louis Rural World.

Market Report.

FLOUR— Fair inquiry. "We quote: Best City
Extra, §5 37A®$5 50; Superfine, $4 50Ioj$4 75; In-
terior Extra, H 75^55 125; Interior Superfine $3 75®
■-■■I V bbl.

WHEAT— There is but little activity in the wheat
market owing no doubt to the late rains and recent
heavy arrivals of tonnage which has a restraining in-
fluence on operators. Shippers offer $1 32$; holders
do not care to sell at SI C5. Millers are paying 31 65
as their top rates, but few transactions are made even
at these figures. The Liverpool market has made no
improvements lately that would effect the local mar-
ket.

BARLEY— Feed is in good demand and sales are
quite brisk. Over 2,400 tons changed hands in one
day as follows : 400 tons No. 1 Feed , November, $1 31^ ;
80u do, $1 81* ; 200 do December, SI 32*.; 100 do seller
1882, ?1 -".i.l ; 200 do No. 2 October, >?1 26; 650 do, $1 26$
100 do seller 1882. SI 25 p* ctl. Brewing meets with
scarcely any inquiry on call. Spot lots of good are
held at'Sl iiS&^l 37* >> ctl.

OATS— Are in good demand, quotable, according to
quality, at SI 50 a-\ 05 per ctl.

RYE— No. 1 is held *'2 25: No 2, $1 75K?1 00 per ctl.

FEED— Quotable at S1S;S£19, per ton. Ground Bar-
ley 329^331 ^ ton; Cracked Corn?38 ^ ton. Shorts
sellers are asking 320 50S.S21 P ton: Oilcake meal
the oil works sell to the trade at 532 50 p ton, less
the usual discount. Middlings, S28®S29 ^ ton for
lots at the mill.

HAY— The rain has done considerable damage to
unsheltered stock on the wharf. It is calculated that
at least ^500 tons have suffered injury to the extent of
from $1 to $i P ton. Market tolerablv steady. We
quote: Alfalfa, §13 50:a_$14; Wheat $16<fl£l6
Wild Oat, i-17\a-ilC. \> bale.

STRAW-Quotable at 5OC«.60c & bale.

BEANS— AH kinds are firmxy held. We quote
Bayos $2 62*@32 75; Butter, 33 @j 33 25 for Bmall
olid §3 40CM3 Z0 for large; Lima, S3 6«S#3 76;

Pea, $2 65(382 85; Pink, S2®32 25; Red, 3£a>$2 25;
small White, 32 85; large White, 32 30^32 40 P ctl.
POTATOES— Prices keep fairly uniform. Wharf
rates are as follows: Early Rose, 50c®80c; Garnet
Chile, 90cgSl: Early Goodrich 75c®£L; Peerless,
One ;-"'l: Sweet, 31 '"; C?l 8-; p ctl.

ONIONS— Market rather dull.Quotable at 505 60c
potl.

PROVISIONS— Market firm, We quote: Eastern
Hams, 18*®19c: California Hams, 16&E$16jfc for
plain, 16* (<tl7c for sugar-cured canvased ; East-
ern Breakfast Bacon, 17*®18c; California Smoked
Baconl6&:etl6£c for heavy and medium, and 17i(S>
18c forlight and extra light; Clear Sides, K>A:2uV;c;
Pork, $21 50&322 for extra Prime, 324a_325 for
Prime Mess, S25@ 325 50 for Mess, $27 for Clear
and 323(^328 50 for extraClear; Pigs' Feet, $16@318
p bbl; Mess Beef, $14 forffbbls and $7 for hf bbls;
Extra Mess Beef, 314 50:a.315; Familv Beef, 316@$1G
50 J& bbl; California SmokedTBeef , ls&Sl^c t? ft.

BUTTER— Trade is active, but fancy |brands alone
show any firmness. We quote Fancy, 47i; choice,
42|@46o; fair to good, 30Xa;40c; inferior lots from
country stores, 23&28c; firkin, 29&31c for good to
choice, and 25®27*cfor ordinary; pickled roll, 30®
32*c; Eastern, 20K25c & ft.

EGGS— The market continues to improve. Sales
are reported an advance on last weeks figuaes. We
quote as follows : Calif ornia choice, 42$245c; Inte-
rior, 30 a.40c; Utah, 25@35c & doz.

CHEESE— Is selling freely. We quote: California,
l-2Sa^y.lhc for choice: Western, 30c p doz. 105tl2 for
fair to good; do, factory, in boxes, 9I5@16; Eastern,
316^17c: Western, 111? 15c per lb.

HONEY— Comb 14&17c, extracted 7(a;i0c ^ ft>.

FRUIT— Only goods of choice quality bring full
figures, Strawberries sold better to-day. We quote:
Apples, 30;Sj50c for common and 75:3)31 p box for
good; Pears, 40SJ31 p box; Strawberries, 385 >*10 p
chest; Peaches, COcJSSl 25 & box; Figs, 40,3175c 1?'
box; Grapes, 35® 50c for common, 4OSC0c for Black
Hamburg, 50®75c for Rose of Peru, 50®75c & box
for Muscat and 50®75c ^ box for Tokav; Plums,
50@75c P box; Quinces, 15c(d_Sl box; Watermelons,
?i&£9 p hundred; Cantaloupes, 50®90c p crate;
Lemons, $7 (32 $8 ^ box for Sicily and $3 ty box
for California; Limes, $5.3:37 p box for Mexican;
Bananas, $2®33 50 p bunch; Tahiti Oranges, $35^;
$40 p thousand.

VEGETABLES— No change. Marrowfat Squash, $6®
$8 & ton^Carrots, 30®50c; Turnips, 75cl5j$1; Cauli-
flower.60s.65c p dozen; Cabbage, 50® 75c ^ ctl;
Garlic, l(5jl£c 3? ft; Cucumbers, 30®50c .p> box;
Green Peas, 2i2_3c ^ ft; Green Peppers, 50375c
$> box; Tomatoes, 15(3.30c p box; Celery, 50c E^d'oz;
Summer Squash, 59®75c^box; String Beans, 2^®
4c p ft; Lima Beans, 4*®5c per lb; Green Corn, 7&
15c £V doz; Okra, 75c{3j$l; Egg Plant, 50®75c &
box: Dried Okra, 20c per ft.

POULTRY— Steady. We quote : Live Turkeys,
gobblers, 16@18c; do Hens, "14.316c: Roosters, 35 503
36 50 for old and $6®$7 50 for young; Hens 36 |J3
$7 50; Broilers, $3 50;a;35 according to size; Ducks,
34 50@§6 50 3? doz; Geese, $1®$1 25 p pair; Gos-
lings, $1 50®$2T? pair.

GAME — Good prices are being paid as yet, but it is
expected that they will fail verv soon. We quote:
Quail, 31 25®$1 50 ]? dozen: Mallard Ducks, $4 50
L5.35 50; Sprig, $3®$3 50; Teal, $2®32 25; Widgeon,
S2@S2 25; Hare $1 75®$2; Rabbits, $1l331 50; Veni-
son, 6®9c 13 ft.

WOOL— Sales at present are limited to local wants
We quote spring: Humboldt and Mendocino, 25®
26*c p ft: Sonoma, 23®25c;San Joaquin free 17®
18c; San Joaquin defective, 14® 17c; Southern Coast,
burry and seedy, 15®17c; Eastern Oregon choice,
23®24c: Eastern Oregon fair, 203 22c; Eastern Ore-
gon poor, 18®19c: Valley Oregon, fine, 25® 27c;
Valley Oregon, coarse, 23®24c. We quote fall" San
Joaquin and coast, 10®12c; San Joaquin and coast
Lamb, good, 12®14; Northern fall, free, 15®17c;
Northern fall, defective, 11® 14; Northern fall,
Lamb. 151517*; Free Mountain, ll®16c.

HIDES AND SKINS— Prices favor buyers. "Dealers
are paying the following rates for lots to order : Dry
hides, usual selection, 20c ^E» ft; culls one-third
less, and Mexican Hides 1c p ft less. Dry Kip
I8c; Dry Calf, 21®22c; Salted Steers, over 55ms,
lie p ft; Steers and Cows, medium, 10c; bight do,
0c; Salted EIp, 15 to 30 lbs. lie; Salted Calf, 14®
15c ^ ft; Dairy Calf, 70® 75c each; Sheep Skins^
25®30c for Shearlings: 25® 50c for short, 60®$1 for
medium, and $1®31 50 apeice for long wool and
wool skins. Butchertown Green Skins bring high-
er prices.

TALLOW— Quotable at 8*c®9c \9 ft for rendered
and 11.;® 12c fonreSned, both in shipping order.

MEATS— Following are rates for whole carcasses
from slaughterers to dealers:

BEEF— Prime, 7i®8c; medium grade, 6*®7c; in-
terior, 5*®6c E* ft.

VEAL— Large Calves, 7A®8*c; small oneB, 8®9*c
& ft. .

MUTTON— Wethers are quotable at4*®5c and Ewes
at 43.4'.c p ft. according to quality.

LAMB— Quotable at 6®6$c & ft.

PORK— Live Hogs, 7@!7gc for hard and 6ijc®6gc for
soft; dressed do, 10i®10gc ^ ft for hard grain hogs.

Bay District Association

Pall - rro Fall
Meeting. 100<«. Meeting.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1882

2:25 CLASS— For Tump Winston, Ashley, Cairo,
Honesty, Capt. Smith, Moscow, Marin, Louis X>, Inca.
and open te all others that have never beaten 2:25.

Purse, 3600—3300, $150, 390 and $60 to first, second,
third and fourth horses. Mile heats, three in five, to
harness.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH.

SPECIAL PURSE— $600, divided as above, for the
following horses: Mauon, Nellie R, Vanderlynn,
Sweetness, Albert W and Starr King. Mile heats, best
three in five.

t&F In the above races five entries are required to
fill and three horses to Btart, but the association re-
serves the right to close either race with a less number.

Entries to close with the Secretary Monday.
October 9th, 1 889.

T. W. HINCHMAN,

Secretary, H35 California Street.

Fall Race Meeting.

PACIFIC COAST

Blood Horse Association

Introductory Day— Saturday, No-
vember 11th.

No. l— Purse $200; free for all; $10 each; a dash of
three-quarters of a mile; entrance money to second
horse.

No. 2— Purse $200 : free for all maidens ; $10 each
one miie; entrance monev to second horse.

No. 3 — Handicap st.ike'fur all ages; free for all; $2
entrance, and rlU if declared; $250 added; $50 to secon(
horse; a dash of a mile and an eighth.

No. 1 — Selling Purse, ?_W; a mile and a quarter; for
all ;ii;es; entrance free; $50 to the second horse; the
winner to be sold at auction; horses entered for $1,500
to carry regular weight; if for $1,000, five pounds al-
lowed; if for $750, leu pounds; If for $500, seventeen
pounds, and if for $:ax), twenty-two pounds. Any one
can claim the winner, and the* excess realized beyond
the amount at which the horse is entered to be divided
between the association and the owner of the Becond
horse.

First Day Regular Meeting— No-
vember 15th.

No. 5— The Ladies' Stake. Closed.

No. 0— Purse $250 ; free for all ; three-quarters of i
mile and repeat ; $50 to second horse ; entrance free ; the
winner of the dash of three-quarters on the first day to
carry tenpounds extra.

No. 7— The Vestal Stake. Closed.

No. 8— Handicap purse of $250 for two-year-olds; $25
each and $10 if declared ; $50 to the second horse ; dash
of a mile.

No. 9— Puree $250 ; a mile and a quarter over five hur-
dles ; $50 to second horse ; eutrance free.

Second Day Regular Meeting— No-
vember 18th.

No. 10— Purse of $200; a dash of seven-eighths of a
mile ; $50 to the second horse ; entrance free ; the winner
of the three-quarter dash or three-quarters and repeat
to carry ten pounds extra; winner of both events to
carry fifteen pounds extra.

No. 11— Purse of $250; heats of a mile and an eighth
entrance free ; $50 to second horse ; maiden three-year-
olds allowed seven pounds ; four-year-olds twelve
pounds ; maidens five years old and over twenty pounds ;
the winner of the dash at this distance on the first day
to carry five pounds extra.

No. 12— Handicap purse of $2-50 for all three-year-olds;
a dash of a mile and a quarter ; $25 each and $15 if de-
clared ; the second horse to receive $50.

No. 13 — Purse $250; a mile and repeat over four hur-
dles ; $50 to second horse ; entrance free.

Third Day Regular Meeting— No-
vember 23d.

No. 14— The Finlgan Stake. Closed.

No. 15— The Fame Stake. Closed.

No. 16— The Baldwin Stake. Closed.

No. 17— Consolation Purse of $200, of which $50 to the
second horse ; entrance free ; a mile dash ; horses beaten
once allowed five pounds, twice ten pounds and three
times fifteen pounds.

Entries to stakes and purses not marked closed will
close October 10, 1882.

Races to close will be run under weights adopted at
last annual meeting, which are the same as those of
Americwn Jockey Club.

Non-members will be placed on the same footing as
members of the association in regard to the payment of
purses and stakes advertised, and should there be a de-
ficiency the winners will receive a pro-rata division.

Parties making nominations will be required to re-
cord colors at time of making entries, and after record
will not be allowed to ride in other colors. This rule
will be strictly enforced.

A 11 nominations in stakes and entries in purses must
be made on or before the 10th dav of October next, 1SS2,
directed to C. if. CHASE, Assistant Secretary, Box
1961, P. O., San Francisco. To he valid they must he
plainly postmarked on that day, October lUth.

THEO. WINTERS.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPsi IN, Sec'y. President.

C. M. CHASE, Assistant Secretary. s20w2

FOR SALE.

AVERY FINE HAMBLETONIAN STALLION,
imported from Svracuse, N. Y. ; nine years old;
mahogany bay; sixteen hands high; perfectly sound;
well brok'en ; very stylish ; cost over $i trm ; property of
a banker; full papers; got by Hambletonian Prince, he
by Volunteer. Can be seen at Club Stables.

Fine Nutwood Horse Colt for Sale.

CHESTNUT COLT ONE YEAR OLD, BY NTJT-
wood, out of one of the best road mares in the State,
br John Nelson. The colt is 15* hands high, finely and
powerfully built and shows good action. Apply to

GEO. W. HANCOCK,

s23wo Sacramento.

INTERESTING.

THE SEMI- WEEKLY EASTOREGONIAN
with pictures of Pendleton, Ceuterville, Weston
Umatilla City, Echo City, Pilot Rock and Heppner, to
any address' three months, $1; six months, ?1 75;
twelve months, $3. Sample copy of paper and ^picture,
25 cents. The best and truest description of Umatilla
—the great wheat and sheep country— eTer written.
Address EAST OREGONIAN PUBLISHING COM-
PANY, Pendlebon, Umatilla county. Oregon.

J. A. McKEREON,
MANUFACTURER OF FINE HARNESS.

323 Sutter Street,

Betwees Dupont and Stockton, San Fhancisco.
Repairing neatly and promptly executed.

DAVID L. LEVY,

JEWELER, DESIGNER OF MEDALS

AND TESTIMONIALS,

39 Third Street, San I'ranelsco.

RE:PAIRINfi NEATLY DONE.

dan McCarthy,

LIVERY, BOARDING d> SALE STABLE,
608 Howard Street, Near Second.

LARGEST STOCK OF FAST LIVERY TEAMS
in the State. First-class boarding. Horses bought
and sold. C':iflh advanced on horses, buggies*, sulkies,
harness or anything connected with the busiuess.

Third Annual Fair.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH DISTRICT.

AT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,

October i»tb, IJtb. 18th, 19tb, Sutb
and 91st.

SPEED l'lt«(j]tA.M)Ii:.

FIRST DAY— Monday, Oct. 16, 1882.
SECOND DAY— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1882.

No. 1. Dietri'.'t, trotting, 3 minute class ; pnrae, $300.
>o. 2. District, trutting, 2:3* class; purse, $400.
No. 3. District, running, colt race, free for all 2-year-
olde, half mile dash; puree, *200.

THIRD DAY— Wednesday, Oct. 18.

No. 4, .Trotting, free for all that never beat 2:30; purse

SAME DAY.
No, 5. District, running, free for all, half mile and re-
peat; purse, 9245.

SAME DAY.
No. 6^ Running, free for all, mile and repeat; purBe,

FOURTH DAY— Thursday, Oct. 19.

Grand Stock Parade.

Ladies' riding match, distance fifteen miles, entrance
free, purse $27o, divided as follows : First money $175*
second money, $100. '

N0* " aiwiatriCt' trottln&' 3-year-olds and under ; purse

FIFTH DAY— Friday, Oct. 20.

No. 8. District, trotting, 2:45 class ; purse, $400.
No. 9. District, running. 2-year-olds, three-quarter
mile dash; purse, $200.

SIXTH DAY— Saturday, Oct. 21.

No. 10. Trotting, free for all ; purse, $500.

SAME DAY.

No. 11. District, running, free for all, three-quarters of
a mile dash; purse $250.

SAME DAY.

No. 12. Running, free for all, 2 mile dash; purse, 5350

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting raceB are the three best in five unles
otherwise specified, three to enter and two to start
Entrance fee, 10 per cent, on purae, to accompany nomi-
nation. Purses divided at the rate of GO per cent", to first
horse, 30 per cent, to second, and 10 per cent to third

All running purses to be divided, two-thirds to the
first horse and one-third to the second horse; four to
enter and two to start, except race No. 11, ibree to enter
and two to start.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of auv two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats

To fill running races, four or more subscribers are
necessary.

All the two-year-olds, when rnnniag in their classes.
shall carry lou pounds, with the usual allowance for
maresand geldings.

All three-year olds, when running in their classes, to
carry 110 pounds, with the usual allowance as above

No added monev for a walk-over.

Horses entered in purses can only be drawn bv con-
sent of the judges.

Roles of the Pacific Coast Blood Hor3e Association
(old weights) to govern running, races, except when
conditions named are otherwise.

All entries made in writing, giving nmie, sex, color
and marks of horses; also, name an i residence of owner
In running races, full colors to be worn bv rider; and
drivers of trotters are respuctfullv requested to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in th.-ir entries as
their horses will be designated upon programmes by the
colors worn bv drivers. ■

Entries to all the above races to close with the Secre-
tary on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1882.

Write "Entrance to Races" on outside of envelope

Note— "Exile" is barred from trotting rices 1, 2 and

t> tt TT-T^r™™ F.J. BARETTO, President.

R. H. HE-WITT, Secretary.

Fine Thoroughbreds

FOR SALE.

BY DIRECTION OP MR. W. L. PRITCHARD
we will offer for sale at public auction at 12 ir at
the grounds of the

Bay District Association

SAN FRANCISCO,

OS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16,

a choice lot of thoroughbred horses, comprising

Brood Mares — four-year-olds,
three-year-olds, two-year-
olds and yearlings.

These animals are of the choicest blood and afford a

nre opportunity of purchasing first-class stock. For
other information or catalogues apply to

W. E. FRITCIIARD,

or KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.'

LLEWELLYN SETTERS
FOR SALE.

For lack of room to keep them, the owner will sell two

IJlue Relton Seller Pups.

From Belton and Bell, the son of Jessie — by T)an — by
Belton out of Nellie. TheBe pups are seven and one-haU
months old, ready to break, and will be sold for $26
each. For iiuVrin.ition apply at the office of Bkkedek

VXD Sl'OHTSMAN.

G. H. STRONG,

BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.

3S3 Market Street.

RepMrs to order. Elovator, 12 Front street

MME. EXILDA LA CHAPELLE.

SPORTSMENS HEADQUARTERS.
Northeast Corner Tost Street A Central At.

KErBEsroou" ~"" »• Ror.v.

ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIES

FOR SALE.

BY MR. THOMAS BENNETT'S REGENT. OUT
of Waflalneton's DniHv: and Mr. Thomas i:<.-iinett'e
Begent,out of Leavealey'sJuno. Both Dalsv unci Juno
htu Hold trial winners. Prk-e ;-.'> ami ?:<.">. Aiii.lv t<.
E. LE.VVESLEY, yilroy.
stlml

Belmont— Mambrino Chief— Black-
bird, for Sale.

AY- YEARLING COLT. BY PILOT, GRANDSON
of WlUJanisiui's iiiitiMirii. hiy (lam by Alhambra

B

i by Mnmbriiio Chief, from Misan.bv .VmericimEcUpBG)
vrriiiidaui Oriole, by Simpson's Blackbird, i-
Oakhind at the stable of

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

ENGLISH SETTERS.

A BRACE OF THOROUGHBRED SETTEI;
well broke, for sale. Apply to

E. IJiAVESIjrV. OUrc;

240

%h,e lltefe un& ^povtsmzm.

Oct 7

H

J. O'KANE,

Maxi-kaciubee and Importer of

arness, sai>i>i.es, blanket

ARNESS. SADDIJES, BLANKET
ARNESS, SADDLES, BLANKET

WHIPS, BOOTS, ETC.

769 Market Street. San Francisco.

s,

DTECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MAN-
hularturi- nf "hoots" of all kinds for liorsM. Can
refer to all the principal trainers and horsemen on tile

PNlflB "My acknowledged superiority in tliis branch

nf husinoss" is largely tine to careful ohs.Tvation an,
the valuable snitfestions of the most skillful tart"'™
of the I "niton -tales, the he.lol.ts of whirh revert to the
i.ohlio in the shape of a I.ENIIM. WKl.I.-Ml ll-><'
tliriol.i:. Sole aBent for Dr. A. H. Ins.... s' <.ii.lit.on
Pointers and for Makitm.-y's patent "Eureka and
"Eclipse" Toe Weights. Kopairiug done with neatness
au.l.lisi.atoh. Has always on hand the linest assort-
...out ol English ladies' and geiitleinen s saildles.brnUes
Whips, spurs, bits and 2K-lt> race saddles.

FOR A COOL, REFRESHING DRINK,

Sample's Headquarters,

33 « Kearny Street, bet. Bnsli and Sutter.

S. S. SAMPLE.

H. H. WILSON & SON,

Importers, of and dealers in

GUNS PISTOLS, CUTLERY, FISHING

TACKLE, AMMUNITION, ETC.

513 May Street, San Francisco.

Sporting Goods.

BOXING GLOVES, FOILS, COMBAT

SWORDS, MASKS, INDIAN CLUBS,
Hunting Knives, our own Manufacture
DOG COLLARS AHD CHAINS, Finest assortment
n the city WILL A F1NIK,

Leading Cutlers.

769 Market street.

THE VICTORIAN TROTTING CLUB,

(L'd)
MLEBOHRNE, Austealia,

0 EFE B

The undermentioned Prize, to be competed for on a
day to be named early in January next, 1883 :

PRIZE OF 2,500 DOLLARS,

"With Entrance Fees and Sweepstakes of $50 each
roni Starters added.

Mile heats : best three in five.

Open to all comers, bar geldings.

Winner to receive ?2,.i00; second, two-thirds of Sweep
and Entrance Fees, and third, one-third. Entrance 5
per cent.

Entries must be in the hands of Secretary at or be-
4 p. st. on WEDNESDAY, 6th December, 1882.

The Victorian Trotting Club holds membership in
the National Trotting Association of the United States,
under which Bales the races will be governed.

Any further information il.-sirvil can be obtained by
addressing R. J. GIBNEY, Secretary,

Kirk Bazaar, Melbourne.

P. DOYLE,

HARNESS. COLLAR. SADDLE
HARNESS, COLLAR, SADDLE
HARNESS, COLLAR, SADDLE

HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.
HORSE BOOT MANUFACTURER.

lOil Market Street. San Francisco.

All Work Made ok the Best Materials, by
Hand, and Warranted.

£y SEND FOR PRICES, ^m,

Laveracks for Sale.

The Llewellvn Setter bitch pups, Daisy F. and Hazel
K. whelped April 20, 1882; out of Lulu Laverack by
MiK'LTVh'or, Hub Bov-Qucen Mab.

Price of Daisy, $50, of Hazel, $35.

Will book orders for sure Laverack pups by Prince
Laverack, Th»nderL-r--Peeress out of Lulu Laverack.
Corlo.vitz Fa*rel, at 825 each, when seven weeks old,

Enquire of X3>. Breeder and Sportsman.

Dogs can be returned free of charge to purchaser if
not as represented or if not satisfactory.

BUY DIRECT

From the Manufacturer.

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES

and WAGONS.

ANY STYLE MADE TO ORDER.

Sulkies a Specialty.

Personal attention given to

Painting, Varnishing, Alterations
and Eepairs.

OFFICE AND FACTORY,

13 17 AND 13 19 MARKET STREET,

Between Ninth and Tenth Streets, San Francisco.

M. J. McCUE, Proprietor.

SPECIMEN OP OlUR ARTIST'S HUMOR

THE FISHMONGER.

Ill MlltlllS OF DEIJUHTED ONES SEE, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES

The Japanese Artist and Embroiderers

At work in their native costumes at

Ichi Ban, 22 & 24 Geary St.

/V.o BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN is printed with SUA T'fUCK <fc FLETCHER'S INK

GORDAN

BROS.

DRAPERS AND TAILORS,

202KEARNY STREET,

NORTHEAST CORNER SUTTER,

SAN FRANCISCO.

r most complete assortment of

Fall and Winter Goods.

The most choice qualities,

Neatest patterns and

The latest Styles.

C P. R. R.

TIME SCHEDULE

MONDAY, MAT 15th, 1882.

Trains leave, and are due to arrive In ;
Francisco, as follows:

* 4:00 p M

* 4:30 P M
8:00 A M
3:30 P M

* 4:30 P M
8:00 a M

* 4 :00 p M
9:30 A M
4:30 p M
8:00 am

* 4:00 P M
8:00 A M

* 4 :30 p Si
J8:0Oam

9:30 a M.
8:00 a si
5:00 P M
9:30 A si

S:00 i

10 :00 a si
3:00 P SI
5:00 p si
3:30 PM
5:30 P si
8:00 am
8 :00 A si
8:00 i
3 :30 P Si

* 4 :30 P Si

* 4 :00 P Si
8:00 A M
3:00 P si
8:00 a si
9:30 A M
3:30 p M

* 4:00 P SI

* 4 :30 p si
" P M

M

i.M t

) P M

DESTINATION.

.. Antioch and Martinez...

Calistoga and Napa ,

..(Deming,ElPa8o ) Express...
.. ( ami East J Emigrant
..(Gait and ( via Livermore..
,.( Stockton (via Martinez ..,

lone „.__.

Knight's Landing

" " iSundayB only

Los Angeles and South

Livermore and Pleasanton:...

Madera and Fresno

Marysviile and Chico

Niles and Haywards

..^ Ogden and } Express

.. ( East ("Emigrant

Bedding and Red: Bluff

... i Sacramento, J via Livermore
..-.< Colfax and [-via Benicia.....

... f Alta .1 via Benicia

Sacramento, 'via Benicia

Sacramento River Steamers.

San Jose

..Vallejo..

{Sundays only..

..Virginia City...
..Woodland

Willows and Williams

Trains leaving San Francisco at 9:30
meet Pacific Express from Ogden at San Pablo; also
Pacific Express from El Paso at Antioch.

2:40 p m

*12:40 P m

*10:10 a M

7:40 p si

11 40 a II

*10:10 a si

*10:10 a it

7:40 P si

2:40 p M

7:10 a Si

5:40 p M

*12:40 p M

P M

10:10 a si

±11:40 a si

2:40 p si

5:40 p M

8:40 a si

2:40 p st

*12:40 p si

5:40 p M

5:40 p si

4:10 P si

9:40 A M

8:40 a si

11:40 A sr

6:10 A M

5:40 p Si

5:40 p si

7:40 p M

11:40 A si

*10:10 A M

6:00 a si

4:10 P M

9:40 a si

7:40 P si

2:40 P si

±11:40 a si

•12:40 p si

*10:10 A si

11:40 A Si

' 7:40 P SI

•10:10 a M

* 7:40 P si

si. should

I-OCAX FERRY TBAEiS, VIA OAKLW1)
PIER.

Erom San Francisco Sally.

TO EAST OAKLAND— *6:00— •6:30— 7:30— 8:30— 9:30—

10:30 — 11 :30-12:3i.)-l: 3fi-'J:30— 3:30— 1:30— 5:30— 6:30—

7:00— 8:00— 9:30— 11:00— *12:00.
TO ALAiiEDA— -6:00— *tr.:30— 7:00— •±7:30— S:00—*t8:30

9:00 — *tll:30 — 10:00 — 11:00 — 12:00 — 1:00— 2:00— 3:00—

•±3:30— 1:00— *t4:30— 5:00— •±5:30— 6:00— *±6:30 — 7:00 —

•8:00— 9:30— 11:00— *12:00.*„ «©i*.
TO BERKELEY— *fi:(H)— •6:30—7:00— *7:30— 8:00— *8:30

—9 :00— ±y :30— 10 :0O— ±10 :30— 11 :00— ±11 :30 — 12 :00 — 1 :00

—2:00—3:00 — 4:00 — 4 :30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00—

8:00— 9:30— *12:00.
TO WEST BERKELEY — '6:00|-*6:30 — 7:00— *7:30 —

±8:00— •8:30-9:00— 10:00 — 11:00— 2:00—3:00— 4:00— **:30

—5:00— •5:30—6:00— *(J:30— 7:00.

To San Francisco Dally.

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— *5:32— •6:02— 6:32
7:02— 7:32— H:ii2-s:3'j:— 9:02— 9:32— 10:02— 10:32— 11:02—
11:32— 1^:D2— 12:32— 1:112— 1 :32— 2:02— 2:32— 3:02— 3:32—
4:02— l:3'J-.r>:02— :.:32-t;:i)2-r>:32-7:02^S:O2-9:K-ll:02

FROM EAST ( )AKLAND-»5:2l— •5:51— 6:21— 6:51— 7:51
—8:51— 9:51— 10:51— 11:51— J2:51— 1;51— 2:51— 3:51 — 4:51
—5:51— 6:51— 7:51— !l:21— 10:51.

FROM ALAMEDA-*5:15-*5: 45—6:15— 7:10— •t7:35— 8:10
— *t*:35— 9:10— •±9:35— 10:10— *+in;35— 11:10— 12:10— 1:10
—2:10— 3:10— 1:10— *t4:3-'V— 5:10-*±5:35 — 6:10 — •±6:35—
7:15— *f7:35— 9:15— 10:45.

FROM BEKKELET — •5:45— •6:15—6:45— *7:15— 7:45—
•8:15 — 8H5— ±;t:15— 9:15— ±10:15— 10:15— 111:15— 11 :45 —
12:45 — 1:45— 2:45-3:15— 1:15— 1:15— 5:l,>-5: 15-6;15—
6:45— 7:45-9:15— *10:15.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— •5H5-*6:15-0:15-*7:15
~i 7 .-45— 8:45-9:45— 10:45— 1:15— 2:15— 3:45—1:45— •5:15—
5 r!5— •6:15—6:45— *7 :15 .

CREEK ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO — •7:15—9:16— 11:15— 1:15-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •fl:15-8;15— 10:15— 12:15— 2:15— 1:15.

All trains run daily, except when' star (*> denotes
Sundays excepted. fTrains marked 'thus ( t)run via
East Oakland, ±SundayB only.

"Standard Time" furnished by Randolph & Co
Jewelers, 101 and 103 Montgomery St. S. F.

A. N. TOWJVE.

Gen. Sunt,

T. II. GOODMAN,

Gen. piwa ft\Tkt Agt,

NORTHERN DIVISION

Southern Pacific Railroad.

BROAD GAUGE.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

CGMMKXCING

Monday, April 10, 1882,

AND UNTIL FURTHEK NOTICK.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive at San Francisco,
from Passenger Depot on Townseiul street, between
Third and Fourth streets, as follows :

DESTINATION.

8 :30 A
±9:30 a
10:40>

0 PM

5PM

iPM

0 P M

10:40 a
* 3 :30 r
4:25 p

"1 San Mateo, Redwood and
Menlo Park.

Santa Clara, San Jose

and Principal Way

Stations.

Hollister and Tres 1
Pinos. J

Monterey, Watsonville,

Camp Goodall, Aptos,

Camp San Jose, So-

quel and Santa

Cruz.

10:40 a M ] Soledad andlWay Stations. I

II: ID a
•8:10*

9 ^t) A

*l(l:ii2.^

* :; :3fl
1 4 ■;>'.!

6:1X1
±8:15
9:03.

* \<i;\rl

• 3;3«
6:00

t 8:15

•10:02.

6:00:

I'M

p if

P M
I'M

I'M
I'M
PM

•Sundays excepted.

tSundayB only.

Stage connections are made daily with the 10 :30 a. m*
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo, which,
connect with 8 :30 a. m. Train.

Sportsmen & easure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. CO.

BESPECTFUXLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BTTHETR LINE FOR REACHING
with speed and comfort the beBt places In the
State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TBAINS LEAVE SAN FBANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHABMLN&

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best shooting may
be had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above -mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise fur sports-
men.

THE BA THING ES TA BLISHMEN T

OF THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

IS UNSURPASSED.
A SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANK

(150 x 50 feet)

ELEGANT ROOMS

MAGNIFICENT BEACH

Of pure white sand for SURF BATHING, Etc., Etc.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
"Watering Place..,
APTOS, SOQirei AND SANTA CRl'Z.

IS VIA THE

Southern Pacific Railroad,

(Broad Gauge"), and the

SANTA CRUZ RAILROAD.

fi®-At PAJARO, the SANTA CRTJZ R. R. con-
nects dtiilv wilh Trains of the S. P. R. R.

The S. P. R. R. runs through the counties of San
Mateo Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Mon-
terey, in each of which game abounds in great variety.
Notably

Qaal], Pigeon,

Snipe, Duck. Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAX ANDREAS are
reached bv tills line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo (or those wHl-known Retreats, PUBIS-
SIMA, SAX (4REUORIO and PEsOADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAX BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets of
any description Issued by thiB Company will be enti-
tled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS

when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggage men. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to Ihsuo CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

©tp-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
wliile in transit, it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and I-Msliing

Tackle checked and carried free of charge. < inns taken
apart and securely packed in wood or leather cases
may In- taken In Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES. — Passenger Depot, Towns.nd
Street, ami NO. 2 Now Montgomery ptrirt. Palace Hotel.
4.O. HASSETT, II. R. JUDAH,

Superintendent Asst, Pass, and Tkt Agt,

B3J-S. P. Atlantic Express Train via Los Angeles
Yuma, etc., leaven San Francisco daily via Oaklam(
Ferry, foot of Market stnet, at V.:ma, m,

e>

Vol. I. No. 15.
NO. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. 1882.

THE DRAFT HORSE

SSytftrfe

BLACK PRINCE. Owned By J. B. Haggin, Rancho Del Paso.

When, accompanied by Mr. Wyttenbach, we journeyed to
the Kancho del Paso a couple of weeks ago, it was not with
the expectation of seeing three such magnificent specimens of
the equine race as the trio which the artist sketched. This
week we give an accurate representation of the ponderous
member of the triunivirate.andin doing so feel that he claims
to be considered a notable if even he has not the gift of
Bpeed. Not exactly deficient in this respect, as at a square
heel and toe he can cover the ground rapidly for the pro-
gression that is confined to a walk, especially when the
inertia of a heavily laden cart has to be overcome, and after

being started kept moving. There is an immense amount of
bone and muscle in the elephantine proportions of Black
Prince, and that, too, without the usual amount of coarse-
ness which is seen in the draft horse. As an observer re-
marked the weight is behind the collar, as all in front of it
is not overloaded. The head is not the huge parallelogram,
or the neck, at the setting on of the head, like a section of a
forty gallon cask, which oftentimes mars animals of the
class, and nothwith standing the bulk there is a compactness
which is an indication of being able to do a good proportion
of work, without being laid up. Many large horses ore " soft."

Two or three day's work in a week is their limit,and when the
tasks are at all severe they are done and must have time to
recuperate.

The " Shire Horse " appears to be finding admirers when-
ever introduced. And though comparatively of recent date,
or rather of recent importation into the United States, the
popularity has created a large demand. The " Shire farmers"
of England have been perfecting the breed for man1
until at present the type is so well established that they
as distinct as the Clydesdale. It is claimed that they
hardier than any of the larger breeds, and this is a Valu

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Oct 14

quality, in fact, does away with the greatest objection to
the breeding of them. Those who have used them for in-
creasing the size of work horses also claim that the blood
assimilates with the ordinary mares of the country, and while
the offspring show more resemblance to the sire, there are no
striking incongruities, but a general blending of both parents.
It is oftentimes the case that when the parents are radi-
cally different the offspring are not homogeneous.
There are, perhaps, the small limbs of one with the heavy
body of the oilier, or these conditions are changed, and the
large uncouth legs support a light body. With such sym-
metry of proportion as is witnessed in the] subject of this
sketch there arc not the same chauces for the produce being
a gross mixture of the sire and dam and there is a more per-
fect assimilation. There is little necessity for urging breed-
ers to give more attention to size in horses which are bred
for the purpose of moving heavy loads. ' ' Weight in the col-
lar " has a value when trucks and drays have to be hauled
with tons of load upon them, and two horses of suitable size
can draw a plow which four ordinary animals could not
move.

According to our ideas Black Prince is nearly a model of
the heavy draft horse, and his picture will corroborate this
opinion. He is a handsome horse for one of this kind, a
dappled black relieved by the white markings which are
shown. He was selected in England by B. A. Haggin, a son
of his owner, and as was stated last week this young gentle-
man must have a correct eye for horses of different strains
Black Prince was foaled in 1S76 and was bred by James
Cropley, of Cambridgeshire, England. He is recorded in the
English Cart-Horse Stud Book, that volume being constructed
on the same plan as the Herd Books, giving each male a
number, that of Black Prince being 176. His sire was Her-
cules, 1,024, and his dam was by Farmers' Friend. He took
the first prize at Tring, England, being exhibited by W. E.
Rowland of whom he was purchased by Mr. Haggin and im-
ported last season. His colts in England have also been prize
winners whenever shown. At the California State Agricul-
tural Fair, in 1SS1, he was awarded the first premium.

We are well pleased to present to our subscribers so
perfect a representation of the draft horse, assuring them that
it is a capital likeness of the animal without a point being
flattered in the drawing. His weight ranges from 1S50 to
1950 pounds. ^ ^^^__^__^^^

TURF AND TEACK.

Cause and Effect. t
New York, is in a spasm of bigotory and a spirit of fanatic-
ism not at all in keeping with the age we live in is engaged in
a crusade ugainst any and all manner of speculation in sports
of the track. As a few well meaning friends of tlie turf in
this State are anxious to try the experiment of abolishing
betting we uppendthe following from the Herald's account of
the opening day at Jerome Park, as a hint to these gentlemen
as to the effect of such a policy:

A large crowd gathered at Jerome Park yesterday to witness
the races, but when they began to look about them for the
bookmakers to back their choice on the first race, having
made their selections on the cars on their way there from
their racing cards, they were much surprised to find that in-
spector Dilke was ahead of them, and had giving notice to
the managers of Jerome Park that no betting would be allow-
ed to take place there during the meeting. Under and
around the shed built expressly for the bookmakers at the
upper end of the grand stand were congregated a great crowd
of people discussing the absurdity of the order for stopping
book betting in this city, while it is allowed at every other
race course in this State and in every State in the Union. A
few men tried the experiment of making bets in opposition to
the orders of Mr. Dilke, but were quickly arrested and taken
out of '.he course to the station house in 13*2d street, where
they .vere discharged by promising not to attempt bookmak.
ing again at Jerome Park until the law gave them permission
to do so. The racing was called on promptly at the hour
nr,med; but the usual interest in the running was not to be
seen, and at the Knish of the race the enthusiasm of the back-
ers of winners was nut heard, and although the struggles in
the five contests that came off were just as exciting as ever
before they were not hailed with the delight usually mani-
fested uu such occasions.

And again on the second day the Herald notes;

Jerome Park presented a dull appearance yesterday, the
usual crowds ou the grand stand and. the lawn in front, the
club house and the surrounding hills being conspicuous by
their absence. Never before on a race day do we remember
seeing so few people at Jerome Park. The programme of
the racing to take place was assuredly a good one, and the
only reason that could be given for the lack of attendance
was the fact that the police were to be there, as they were on
the first day of the meeting, to arrest any person who might
foe seen indulging in backing the horse he fancied in the
races to come off. And no doubt this was the cause of the
slim attendance, and it is feared this state of affairs will con-
tinue throughout the meeting unless some arrangements can
be made.

New South Wales Sporting.

Sydney, N. S. W., Sept. 7, 1SS2.
Ei. iron Breeder and Sportkman : The great spring racing
carnival of the Antipodes in now in full swing. You will
al erve that we commence about the same month of the
yearthat you do with your trotting, a sport which is in its
mere infancy in the colonies, but promises with a little en-
couragement and with a few gentlemen like Dr. Jno. Weir at
the Lead of affairs, to move along swimmingly. Our " Spring"
op □ ■■ I with two sin til meetings over Rimdwick course,
held more for the purpose of bringing together owners and
horses in and about the metropolis, the stakes not being of
much value. At llav, ksbury, n place situated about 35 miles
from Sydney, two days* racing was held. The attendance
was fair while the weather was threatening, and slight show-
ers fell but in no manner interfered with the sport. Fivo

events were set down for decision. The hurdle race of
miles fell to Mr. H. Huberts' b g Basilisk, by Gulgory,
carrying 136 lbs., Nigger (119 lbs) second, and Highflyer (132
lbs.) third. Won easily by six lengths. Time 4:2. Cedric
won the Public Auction Stakes of one mile in l:46ij, carrying
91 lbs.

Hawkesbury Guineas, of S55 each for starters only, witn 31,050 added .

For 3-year-olds ; colts, 117 lbs., fillies, 112 lbs.; geldings at

starting allowed 5 lbs..

Second borse $130 from the prfze. 1 mile.

Hon. J. White's brf Hecla, by Manbyrnong— Alpaca (J. William-
son) 1

Mr. P. J. M "Mister's b f Jessie iGainsfortb) 2

F. Wentworth'a b f Vaucluse (W. Murphy) 3

A. Busby's br c Fandango (ColleyJ

Captain Osborne's ch c Trumpet Major

Mr. T. Brown's ch cCetewayo (P.Pigott)

E. Chippendale's b f Piracy (James Roartyl.
Betting; 2 to 1 against Hecla, 3 tol Fandango.
Won easily. Time— 1:45 2-5.
PLACED HOUSES FOE THE HAWKESBURY GUINEAS.

Yr.

First.

Second.

Third.

Time

1873

Whalebone

Aveline

J.L.

2:40

187'2

M'Callum Mohr

Silver Fox

Blue Peter

2:51

1873

Sterling

Speculation

Goldsbrough

1 :b2 2-10

WI4

Kingsborough

Llama

Neredah

1 :48 6-10

187b

Malta

Richmond

Sylvia Colt

1 :45 2-10

IBVti

Tonal

The Cardinal

Queen's Head

1 :45 8-10

1877

Woodlands

Black Eagle

Excelsior

1:47 8-10

187H

His Lordship

Emily

Lilian

1:45 8-10

IH'fi)

Falmouth

Gainsborough

Baronet

1:49

18W1

tieraldine

Sapphire

Eamilaroi

1:45 8:10

188J

Monmouth

Marmora

The Gem

1 :47 2-10

188'.!

Hecla

Jessie

Vaucluse

1 :45 4-10

In 1873 the name of the race was changed from " The Derby "to " The
Guineas," and the distance made one mile instead of a mile and a
quarter.

County Purse sweep of ©15 each for starters only ; for all
horses ; second horse ©50 from the prize, was won by Messrs.
Spence and Inhernys Hastings by Wilberforee, imported, by
Oxford, carrying 924 lbs. Brian Bom by John Bull, carrying
112 lbs., second, Mulatto, 124 lbs., third, the mile and a
quarter occupying 2:13. This race made the chances of the
second and third pretty "rosy " for the Hawkesbury
Grand Handicap of U miles where they each had 14 lbs. less
to carry. Strong, with 126 lbs. on his back, ran in this race
but never gained a position, having heavy "bar shoes " on.
The day wound up by Eva (3 years 101 lbs.) a speedy It t tie
mare, by old Kelpit (a son of English Weatherbit), winning
the Maiden Plate of $25 each for starters only, with $500
added; weight for age, \\ miles, Malta, (103 lbs.) second,
Velontine, (121 lbs.) third. Time— 2:15.

If weather and attendance have any tendency to make a
meeting successful then the second day of Hawkesbury could
lay claim to being in every sense a success. There was one
matter, however, which made the termination rather unwhole-
some to honorable racing men, and that the winnning of the
big handicap by String, after starring, in the County Purse
the first day, among inferior animals, and never getting a
place. In the Hawkesbury handicap his shoes were removed,
(we always run our horses here in their bare feet, when the
owner intends to win, otherwise we know he is out for an
"airing" and try to get off weight,) and he won the fastest
recorded mile and a half run for in the Australian colonies.
There was a general outcry among the public and it was
thought that the stewards would have taken some action in
the matter, but it appears that even in the antipodes, like other
worlds, there is a "lair for the rich and the poor." If Mr.
R. Bouse, the owner of String, intended to act squarely he
should have publicly declared on the board his intention of
simply sending his horse for a gallop, and not have misled
the public, who made his horse at one tine first favorite, but
the bookmaker who knew better kept ou "laying" him.
I do not think the owner had any ulterior motives, but to
say the least of it, the matter was unsavory.

SUMMARY.

Mares' Produce Stakes, a sweepstakes of S25 each for starters only,
with $500 added by the R. H. C„ and $250 for the breader of the
winning horse. For three-year-olds ; colts 117 lbs., fillies 112 lbs.;l$

mile.
Hon. J. White's br f Hecla, by Maribyrnong— Alpaca (J. William-
son) j

Messrs. Spence and M'Inberny'sb c Hastings (late Waterloo), by Wil-
berforee— Carlotta (Gainsforth) 2

air. C. T. Roberts' b or br f Eva. by Kelpie -Tiara (Mathews) 3

Messrs. A. and W. Busby's bl or br c Fandango, by Hawthornden —
Espagnola (Colleyi.
Betting ; 3 to 2 on Hecla, 4 to 1 against others.

PEDIGREE AND PERFORMANCES OF THE WINNER.

The Flying

Dutchman

Bustard
Daughter of

Sheet Anchor
Daughter of

Bay Middle ton
Barbelle

Boarding

School Miss

Kingston

England's

Beauty

Plenepotentiary
Marpessa

Venison
Queen Anne

Birdcateher
Prairie Bird

Camel

Industry

Young Marquis
Daughter of

Castrel
Miss Hap

Orville
Rosanne

Lottery
Morgiaua

Bay Middleton
Nitocris

Sultan
Cobweb

Saudbeck
Darioletta

Emiliua
Harriet

Malcy
Clare

Partisan

Fawn

Slane
Garcia

Sir Hercules
GirJccioU

Touchstone
ZlUa

Camel
Miss Skim

St. Jnhu
Ludy June

Little Jolni
Beeswing

T..SS

Mr. Walker's

The winner first made her appearance as a two-year-old at
the Victorian R. C. Autumn Meeting, in the Ascot Vale
Stakes, three-quarter mile, when she was unplaced, Navigator
bring the winner. She was also unplaced in the Nursery
Stakes, won by Solitude, at the same meeting, Coming to
Hawkesbury a Itttle later on she ran good second to Piracy
in 1 be Claret Stakes of five furlongs. Vaucluse then defeated
her after a good finish in the Maiden Plato, which were the

only races she appeared in during the meeting. At the Aus-
tralian J. C. meeting following, Navigator beat her in the run
home for the Champagne, Yeomans, who was piloting her,
losing his whip; and in the She's Produce Stakes she again
met with defeat from Jessie. On Thursday last, the opening
day of the Hawkesbury Spring Meeting, she left the paddock
first favorite for the Hawkesbury Guineas, which she won
just as easily as the Mares' Produce Staks on Saturday.

SUMMARY.

Hawkesbury Grand Handicap, a sweepstake of $50 each for starters
only, with Sl,500 added, for all horses. The winner to receive 75 per
cent, second horse 15 percent, and third horse 10 per cent of the gross
amount. 1^ mile.
Mr. B. Rouse's ch h Sting bv Grandmaster, by Gladlateur— Queen

Bee, i yrs, 112 lbs. (M'Grade) 1 <

C. T. Robert's cb g Masquerade, aged, 86 His (Nicholson) 2

P. J. Cox's b g Britisher, 4 yrs, 98 lbs iCrackuell) 3

R. Howio's g h Suwarrow, 0 yrs. 114 lbs (Graham).

W. Forrester's bl h Gipsy Cooper, G yrs, 112 lbs (Huxley).

J. M'Grade's b h Mullatto, 5 yrs, 110 (O'Brien).

J. Abraham's ch h Saunterer, aged, 108 lbs (Gainsforth}.

J. Tait's b h Stratbearn, aged, luo lbs. iHales)

T. Brown's br g Brian Born, 4 yrs, 98 lbs. (J. Williamson).

W. Kelso's br h Lord Orville, aged, 98 lbs. iKolse>.

Hon. J. Eales' b g Comet (late Manilla, G yrs, 98 lbs (Raynor).

Mr. N. T. Payton's br m Prima Donna, aged, Uli lbs. 1 Gorman).

R. J. Newlaud's b h Kingsworth.aged, 90 lbs (Nerriker).

W, and J. Lee's b m Harabell, 3 yrs.

W. Kite's b b Hesper, 4 yrs.

R. J. Roberts's br h Shadow.

F. Wentworth's b f Vanclaus, 3 yrs.

Hon. J. White's ch c Morpeth, 3 yra.

Mr. W. Archer's b g Bryan O'Lynn.

Messrs. Hough and Powell's b f Rosemary, 3 yrs.

Betting : 4 to 1 against Kingswortb, 5 to 1 Masquerade, 3 to 1 Brian Born

and Gipsey Cooper, 10 to 1 Stratbearn and Mulatto, 12 to 1 Comet and

Prima Donna, 10 to 5 others.

WINNERS OF THE HAWKESBOTir GRAND HANDICAP.

Owner.

I

Winner.

I Age| Wt. I

J. llifle
Bloomfield
E. De Meatre
J. Tait
J. Wallis
A. Toweson
J. Mayo*
A. Lodert
J. WatersJ
J. Burton
W. A. Long
R. Rouse

A ruina
Dagworth
Dagworth
Goldsbrough
Calumny
Sunlight
Janitor
The Dean
Kinsman
Hesperian
Trump Yoss
ISiing

a

7 r.

i

7 4

5

<; in

4

7 7

(1

:; I

a

7 H

5

n 7

4

7 S

5

I! 4

4

6 0

6

7 9

4

G 0

3 37
i 40 4-10
i 40
i 25

1 34
3 14

2 3

41 3-10
33 9-10

2 33
2 36$

•This year the distance was altered from.2 miles to 1 j miles.
t Woodlands Set lib, finished first, but was disqualified for not draw-
ing weight.
{This year the distance was altered to 1* miles.

The Baron, or Sting
Echidna

Miss Gladiator

Gladiator
Taffrail

Phyrrhus I.

Colocynth

Magnus

Industry

The Emperor

The Baron
Pocahontas

Pantaloon
Pasquinade

Epirus
Fortress

Physician
Cameline

Phyrrhus I.

Sleight of Hand or
Doormouse

St. John
Crazy Jane

Economist
Miss Pratt

Partisan
Pauline

Sheet Anchor
The Warwick mare

Bird Catcher
Echidna

Glencoe
\larpecca

Castree
ulalia

Camel
Banter

Langor
Olyiupia

Defence

Jewess

Brutandorf
Primetto

Whalebone
Maiden

Epirus
Fortress

Young Phantom
Sister to Barefoot

Sir Nicholas
Thunderboldt

Emigrant
Stella

Sting is a good-looking chestnut horse and now four years
old, and was bred by Mr. S. Blackmau, near Mudgee, N. S.
Wales. As a two-year-old he started at Mudgee, but we
have no record of his performance. At the same age he ran
second in the Maiden Plate at Coonumble, and with 8st was
beaten by Kiugsworth in the Flying Handicap at the same
meeting. As a three-year-old he won the Town Plate, one
and one-half miles, at Orange, carrying 7st 1 lb, in 2:49, Hare-
bell being second. On the second day he won the Town
Plate, two miles, 7st31b, in 341, Stella, 7st7 lb, being second.
Journeying to Mudgee he secured the one and one-half miles
handicap, and then at Mudgee won the Turf Club handicap,
one and one-half miles, Sst 0 lb, in *2:4ti 1-."), Pleetwing, 7*t
31b, being second. His last performance, up to the winning
of the race under notice, was on Thursday in the County
Purse, when he was not placed. All his performances are
confined toN. S. Wales.

The two-year-old stakes, three furlongs for colts, 108 lbs.,
fillies 10(i lbs., was won by W. Stewart's b c Kingslake by
Maribyrnong, his sire imported Fisherman, dam liosedule,
Morceau second, Trisrau third, Time37|. For the mem-
bers' handicap, 7 furlongs, Mr. J. Dugiu's b filly Venice, 3
years, by Malta, carrying flb' pounds, passed the judges1 bos
first, W. J. Brown's gr e Saconara, 112 pounds, second, Mr.
Gosper's be Malta, 100 pounds, second. Time, 1:30}. The
Prince of Wales Stakes, b' furlongs, was won by Mr. J. Oncer's
ch g Bob Sawyer, by Oliver Twist. Time, 1 :17. The Turf
Club handicap of $25 each for starters only, with *.~t 10 added,
distance 1 mile, was won by Mr. It. J. Nowland's b h Kings-
worth, aged, by Barbarian, 112 pounds; Mr. .J. Abraham's b h
Balthagan, ti years, 102 pounds, second, Mr. -lames Maijos'
gr m Hypatia, (3 years, 102 pounds, third. Time, 2:14J.
This concluded a nice two days racing and a week afterwards
we are hurled into the midst of the great spring carnival of
tin- Australian Jockey Club, a reunion which in point of rae-
ing interest is second to the great Melbourne Cup meeting
held under the auspices of the Victoria llacc Club. The
opening day was greeted with delightful spring-like weather,

the heat at linn SOOT tering almost on a Bummer's day, while

the attendance was the largest ever known at the Roundwici
Race Course. Proceedings opened with a hurdle race
miles, for which nine horse's sported silk, the favorite,
man, bring badly beaten by Basilisk, carrying 138 pounds,

Sportsman (154 pounds) second, Annie Laurie (147 pounds)
third. Time 5m. The Trial Stakes brought OU* nine starters,

eight of which were three-year-olds and was won by Mr.
Thos. Brown's gr e Saconaro, l()7 pounds, by Maribyrnong —
Sappho, Mr. Fagin's ^• i Belle Bird (102 pounds) second, Mr.
li. Osborne's br f Brunette, (102 pounds) third. Time, 2:15$

mdwiek
re of 2J
.Sports-

,

1882

S&e

\xcc&cx Until ^yoxtsxtmn.

24;

The above three are each three-year-olds. The A. J. C. Derby
Stakes now occupied all attention and foar candidates out of
an original entry of eighty-two subscribers faced the starter.
The following are the conditions:

IHE DEEBT.

A sweepstake of $150 each, 5 ft. For three-year-old colts, 122 pounds,
and fillies 117 pounds. If more than twenty subscribers tie owner of
the second horse to receive ;?300 out of the stake. The forfeit to be paid
before 4 p. m. on tbe day preceding the race, or the nominator will be
liable for tbe whole stake. One mile and a half.

Mr. E. DeMesrre names br,c Navigator, S years, (Hales) 1

Hon J. White names br c Segenhoe, 3 years, (Yeomans) 2

Captain Rossi names br c Lord Loftus. 3 years, (Thomas) t

Mr. E. De Mestre names br c Nicholas (Colleyi t

Betting, 5 to 2 on Segenhoe ; 5 to 2 against Navigator; 10 to 1 against
others.

After one attempt the flag fell to a good start, Nicholas go-
ing at once to the front in the interest of Navigator. Nicho-
las led Lord Loftns eight lengths past the stand, then a length
away came Navigator, with Segenhoe a length away last. No
alteration till they reached the back of the course, where
Nicholas's lead hud been decreased to half a length, Segenhoe
being still last. Over the hill they began to close up, Loftus
joining Nicholas, and Segenhoe coming fast on the outside.
Loftns was first into the straight, but at the distance post
was passed by Navigator on the inside and Segenhoe on the
outside. A great race home ensued in favor of the former
by a length and a half, Nicholas and Lord Loftus running a
dead heat for third place. Time, 2:48i.

WINNERS OF THE A. J. C, DEHBY.

Yr.

Owner.

Winner.

Sire.

Time

IBfffi

Cheeke

Clove

Magnus

m. s.
2:51

1866

J.Tait

The Barb

Sir Hercnles

2:48k

1861

J. Tait

Fireworks

Kelpie

2 AS

1W*

Thompson

The Duke

Kingston

2:50,

1 Bffl

H. Fisher

Charon

Ferryman

2:471

1H711

J. Tait

Florence

Boiardo

2:51

1871

T. Lee

Javelin

Yattendon

2:47

1WV

W. Winch

Loup Garou

Lord of Linn e

2:46i

1873

T. J. Rvan

Benvolio

Peter Wilkins

2:481

IOT4

Sir Hercules

Robinson

Sings borough

Kingston

2:50

1875

E. Jellet

Richmond

Maribymong

2:45

1876

C. B. Fisher

*obinso n'Crusoe

Angler

2:43*

187?

J. Silberberg

Woodlands

Maribvrnong

2:49*

1878

E. De Mestre

lis Lordship

The Marquis

2:55

|M,;i

E. Lee

Xeilie

r. WhiffenEl

2:51*

1HH||

J. S. Smith

Jrand Flaneur

Yattendon

•2:45 1-5

1881

Osborne

W heat ear

Spigram

2:55

1882|E. I»e Mestre

Navigator

Robinson Crusoe

2:48*.

The win of Mr. E. De Mestre was very popular and well
received bythe public.

The Epsom handicap, one mile, one furlong, sweep of $25
each, with SI, 000 added, was won by Mr. C. T. Roberts' ch
g Masquerade, by The Drummer, imported, (106 lbs.) who
was first favorite in the Hawesbury handicap, but mating
his effort in that race too soon tired down Brian Boru, (11-4
lbs.) second; Balthagan, (102 lbs.) third. Time, 1:57}. The
Spring Stakes, weight for age, one and a half miles, a sweep
of $25 each with $1,000 added, fell to Hecla, three years, 128
pounds, beating Barber, aged, 132 pounds, Drummer, four
years, 126 pounds. Welter handicap, one and a quarter miles,
was appropriated by the old one-eyed son of Bylong, Saun-
terer, who carried (134 pounds) beating Miss Whippier ( 1 12
pounds) and Hastings, (110 pounds) in 2:14}.

The second day or " metropolitan day," as it is called,
opened equally as auspiciously as the first or Derby day by
Mr. J. Dillon's b m Twilight, by The Drummer. Twilight
opened the ball by winning The Shorts, a handicap of $500,
three-quarter mile, carrying 122 pounds. Venice, three-year-
old and Waxworks, four-year-old, ran a dead bent* for
second place, each earning 115 pounds. In the Spring Mar-
den Stakes Hecla gave us another taste of her quality of
winning easy with leaving the paddock at 6 to 4 on her, and
it clearly shows from her running what Mr. Farrell, the
trainer of her and Segenhoe — the Derby favorite — made in
scratching her for the blue ribbon of the N. S. Wales turf.
Great interest is centered in her meeting the Derby winner
to-day in the Mare's Produce Stakes, 11 miles. The Great
Metropolitan Stakes of $100 each, with $2,500 added, two
miles, was appropiated by Masquerade, carrying eighty-sis
pounds, showing at once what a good thing her party had
for the Hawkesbnry event. Comet, another gelding by The
Drummer, and Britisher, by John Bull, imported, each
having an impost of ninety-sis pounds, ran second and third
respectively in one of the fastest run races known over Eand-
wick, the winner having plenty left in her after passing
the winning post. Appended is a table of winners and placed
horses for the Metropolitan Stakes, showing the different
times:

1 First.

Second.

Third.

Time.

1866 Bylong

Yettendon

Tim Whiffler

3 42*

1867

Tim Whiffler

Rose of Australia

Birmingham

3 38 6-10

ltKJW

The Barb

Tim Whiffler

Bylong

3 37 3-10

1869

Circassian

Grey Momus

Warrior

3 44*.

1H7U

Croydon

Tim Whiffler

Trump Card

3 43

imi

Rosebud

Tbe Pearl

Barbelle

3 40*

1M,'J

Dagworth

Clansman

The Quack

3 33 8-10

187a

Horatio

Myrtle

The Arrow

3 42*

ltf/4

Sterling

Golds brough

Maid of Avenal

3 36*

lava

Golds broti gb

Kings bo rough

Kingfisher

3 32 1-5

1871 •

Nemesis

Rataplan

trisb Stew

3 33 8-10

IB'ft

Amendment

The Painter

Timothy

3 35 3-10

1871-

Democrat

The Dean

Colima

3 38

Mffl

seenndua

Lord Burgh ley

Stranthearn

■i 36 8-10

\m

rbe Pontiff

Hesperian

Lord Burgh ley

3 31 C-10

1881

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The Selling Plate was won by Mr. H. C. Dongar's br f
Preciosa, three years, Kanaka and Hopeful second and third.
This was a bit of an upset to backers who fancied Rosinante
and Kanka, the former getting fourth. In the Squatters'
handicap, Brian Boru, carrying 1 IS pounds, started with the
odds of sis to four on him and won cleverly by a neck from
Hypatia (119 pounds), and Willeroo, (96 pounds).

The third day commences to-day, Thursday, September 7,
an account of which I cannot forward you owing to the
' Frisco mail closing at 3 o'clock and racing commencing at
1:15 p. m.

There is very little doing in the aquatics. Laycock has
landed and is well, while E. Trickett is keeping a public
house on Bridge street, Sydney. The coursing and football
season are just over and attention is now turned to cricket.

The arrival of Dr. Jno. New with a string of trotters has a
tendency to make the people talk about forming a track, but
talk is cheap. I would like to see a company start and form
a track now that the Doctor is present as he could give them
good i.divce. We are not half so go-ahead as the Victorians
but slow* and snre. I do not despair of seeing trotting go
ahead here; the people are only beginning to get a knowledge
of the sport, through frequent importations of trotters, and
making themselves more conversant with it through reading
the different American papers which arrive here. Your very
interesting sporting journal is widely circulated in this
colony, and I believe also in Victoria. Echo.

Bootjack's Victories.

Sacramento City, October S, 18S2.
Please inform me of the name of the running horse that
has won the most races in America this year and oblige

Yours truly,
Frank Fern.
This query would require a great deal of research to answer
authoritatively. From a somewhat burned look we are under
the impression that Bootjack, by Bonnie Scotland, is at the
head of the list, having won up to the 12th of October eleven
races, and Brambaletta, by the same sire, won ten up to the
time she met with the injury. When the year is up, thanks
to "Krick," there will be no trouble to give a correct reply.

Racing" and Trotting" in Washington Ter.

Goldendale, W. T., Sept. 26, 1872. Trotting for tbree-year-olds.heats
of a mile.

G. W. Waldron's ch I" Maud Knox 1 1

Slone & Washburn's blk s Black Prince 2 2

Al Brown's b g Dan dist.

Time, 3:17*^3:21*.

Same day— Running, for two-year-olds, half mile dash.

Wm. Gilmores' Baby Belmont 1

Stone & Washburns' Nellie Linden ... 2

P. Fitzpatrick's Boots Filly 3

Time, 56i.

Won by two lengths.

September 27.— Trotting for stallions, heats of a mile, three in five.

G. W. Waldron's Johnny Knox by General Knox 1

J. W. Washburn's Dick Morgan dist.

Time, 2:59.

Same day— Running, fortbree-year-olds, dash of a mile.

Stone A: Washburn's Lucy Lindsay 1

J. Harris' Murphy filly 2

Wm. Gilmore's Pup 3

Time, 1:59.

September 28.— Running for saddle horses, dash of half a mile.

John Martin's Beauty 1

Stone k Washburn's Big Gun 2

W. D. Gilmore's Happy Sal 3

B. Johnson's Tony 4

C. N. Smith's Tim 5

H. Pus tin's Eagle Bird 6

T. Weed's Black Bird 7

A. T. Bunnel's Hard Bargain

No time.
Sept. 29.— Trotting, mile heats, three in five.

Stone & Washburn's ch g Sleepy George 1 1 1

Geo. Waldron's ch gMaud Knox 2 2 2

Timei 2:29, — , — .
Same day— Running, dash of a mile.

H. Dus ton's b m Bunch Grass < 1

W. T-. Mulvanill's b s Sam 2

J. Harris' w s Lindsey tlrvine 3

Time, 1:49.

At the conclusion of the running race the brown stallion,
Lindsey Urvine, was sold at auction for $355.

The California Trotters.

The eight young trotters shipped from Sacramento by ex-
Governor Leland Stanford of California took up their quar-
ters at the Gentlemen's DrivingPark yesterday morning, and
are in the first row of stalls on the hill to the left of the en-
trance gates. Mr. Marvin is in charge of the stable and he
will be remembered as the driver of Smuggler when the latter
was the s ensational horse of the trotting turf. The horses
were exactly two weeks on the journey across the continent,
though from this must be deducted a short stop at Ogden,
then two days at Omaha and from Wednesday morning to
Sunday 'at Island Park, Albany. A special car is run by Mr
Stanford for the purpose of shipping his valuable trotters in,
and it was in this equine palace car that the eight journeyed
from California. Mr. Marvin said, they had all fallen away
very much in flesh since leaving home, and that while in the
car not one of the eight would eat anything but hay. Not-
withstanding this however, they are a grand lot as viewed
in their boxes, and when exhibited on the track will doubt-
less be worthier yet of admiration. The eight are as follows:

Wildfiower, 3 years, by Electioneer, dam Mayflower, by St.
Clair. Has a two-year-old record of '2:21. Is a rich bay with
black points. Shows great muscular development, with a
blood-like head and clean cut limbs on which the veins stand
out with great prominence.

Marlet, 3 years, by Electioneer, dam Martie, by Whipple's
Hambletonian. This is a bay gelding, and is entered in the
Mali Stakes with Wildfiower. Is lengthy, with a speedy look
about him, but lacks the symmetry of Wildfiower.

Bertha, 3 years, by Electioneer, dam by Sontag by Mo-
hawk out of' Laura Keene. A remarkably large, bright bay
mare, standing 16" 1 hands, and notwithstanding her size, is
well furnished and seems to have stood the journey better
than several of the others. Is engaged in stakes at Lexing-
ton, Ky.

Stella, three years, by Electioneer, dam Lady Kose, by Gen.
Taylor.

Unique, 3 years, by Electioneer, dam Barnes' Idol.

Ned Fay, 3 years, by Electioneer, dam Mary, by Fred Low.
The latter three were sent on to be kept in New York. The
first two are fillies and the latter a gelding.

Hinda Eose, 2 years, by Electioneer, dam Beautiful Bells,
by the Moor. As a yearliug this filly trotted in 2:3b\ and has
every appearance of being able to do as remarkable a feat as
a two-year-old. She is a brown in color, with a thorough-
bred look about her head and legs. Her quarters have some-
thing approaching the droop, and the immense length from
the point of the hip to the hock indicates great reach, behind
which there is sufficient muscle to back up. Hinda Rose is
engaged at Lexington.

Flower Girl, 2 years, is own sister to Wildfiower, whom she
resembles very much. — N. Y. Herald.

At Euston HalL in 1799, was foaled the Duke of Grafton's
first Derby winner, Tyrant by the curiously named Pot-8-os
out of one of his Grace's own mares. Apropos of Pot-S-os
the question is constantly being asked where he derived his
singular name? and we may as well give the traditional story
here. It was originally intended to have given the chestnut
son of Eclipse, the name of Potatoes which it must be admit-
ted was not itself a high-sounding appellation for a thorough-
bred, and when Lord Abingdon who had bred him happened
to mention his intention to his trainer in the stable, a small
lad was so much struck with the absurdity of the name that
he involuntarily burst into a hearty laugh. His Lordship
good humoredly turned to him and saying, "So yon don't
like the name, my boy, eh? " picked up a piece of chalk and
handing it to the lad added, "Nevertheless we shall have it,
and if you can write it up over his corn bin I will give you
this crown piece." The boy took the chalk uud wrote "Pot-
-8-os " and His Lordship was so tickled with the lad's in-
genuous version that he retained the spelling of the word.

The horsemen of Plumas county are talking over a propo-
sition to build a track in American Yallej'.

Turf Gossip.

"Vigilant," the genial and gossipy writer who presides
over the " Turf and Track" department of the New York
Spirit of the Times, invests the driest details with a halo* of
cheerfulness that indexes a happy soul. He always 6ays
something pleasant in the pleasantest sort of way and the
following brochure is a fair sample of his weekly literary
salad :

Louisville and Brighton Beach have monopolized attention
the past week, but next week the autum meeting of the
American Jockey Club will be in full blast at Jerome Park,
which will soon be putting on its October tints, rendering its
world-renowned beauty more marked than ever, and Chicago
will open the ball on Tuesday.

The sensation of the week has been the sale by Mr. Milton
Young, of Henderson, Ky., of his entire racing stable to Mr.
Ft. C. Pate, of St. Louis, for $25,000, the transfer to be made
at the close of the Louisville meeting. It has been under-
stood for some time past that Mr. Young contemplated re-
tiring from the turf and devoting himself to breeding, for
which purpose he recently purchased the McGrathiana farm,
paying nearly $47,000. Mr. Young had freely stated that his
racing stable was for sale, and when the Louisville meeting
opened Mr. Pate came on, and closed the bargain on Satur-
day night last, the 23d inst. He takes all the horses in train-
ing, with the exception of Square Dance and Patti, which Mr.
Young desires to retain for the stud. The following is a full
list of the stock sold:

Boatman, b g, three years, by imported Bonnie Scotland —
Valerian.

Monogram, bg, three years, by imported Buckden — Mon-
omania.

Ascender, b g, two years, by imported Buckden — Ascen-
sion.

Bondholder, b c, two years, by imported Bonnie Scotland
— Glentina-

Vera, b f, two years, by King Alfonso — Veritas.
Bacarat, br g, two years, by imported Bonnie Scotland —
Robinet.

Tangent, ch g, two years, by imported Great Tom — Va-
nilla.

Yearlings. — Empire, gr g, by Enquirer — Alice Murphy.
Embargo, ch g, by Enquirer — Fannie Mattingly.
Endymion, b g, by Enquirer — Bergamot.
Envoy, ch g, by Enquirer — Satinet.
Bex, ch g, by King Alfonso — Queen Victoria.
Nannie D, b* f, by Enquirer — Glentina (Bondholder's dam.)
Maria D, b f, by Lisbon — Crucifix.
Longway, b g, by Longfellow — Sallie Morgan.
Tattoo, ch f, by imported Great Tom — Sparrowgrass.
Trinket, b f, by imported Great Tom — Bobinet.
Trophy, b f, by imported Great Tom — Bonnie Meade.
Mr. Plate, the purchaser, resides at St. Louis, where he
has been long known in sporting circles, having been for some
time identified with trotting interests, being the owner of
Woodford Mambrino, Lucille, and Kate Middleton. Mr.
Pate has signalized his entry on the turf with a master stroke
of judgment, having engaged Ed. Brown ("Brown Dick"),
who has always been Mr. Young's trainer. Thus, the horses
will not change trainers, and there is less likelihood of their
losing form, as is often the case when trainers are changed.
The fillies included in the above list revert to Mr. Young
upon their leaving the turf, Mr. Pate having their racing
qualities only.

A Courier-Journal reporter gives the following account of
his interview with Mr. Young, at Louisville:

" Yes, " he replied, "I take possession of McGrathiana in
October, and will immediately set to work to breeding the
thoroughbred. My intentions have been all along to do this,
and the opportunities presented themselves, and 1 would not
let them slip, fearing that at some future time I might regret
it."

"Yes," replied the reporter, "you're right; running the
racer is risky business.''

"Oh, 1 don't know that it is so risky," replied Mr. Young;
"I think I could continue at it and make money; but what I
want is some permanent, steady business."

" It costs a great deal for the running expenses of a stable,
doesn't it?" asked the reporter.

"Yes, the expenses are very heavy," he replied. "For one
like the one I have been running, it would require the horses
to win $25,000 during the season to make any money. Dur-
ing the three years which I have been in the business my
stables have won $91,000 in purses and stakes. Of course
the winnings on the outside in the pools are not men-
tioned.

"You will commence right away to breeding?/' asked the
reporter.

"Yes: I guess I have as fine a lot of young brood mares as
there is in the country, with the exception of Lorillard. I
have watched my opportunity, and picked up the best that
was to be had. My young stallion Onondagohas not a peer
anywhere for breeding. He is a brother to Sensation, the
best two-year-old that ever appeared, and Susquehanna, too,
was a fine performer at that age. The popular idea now is
for short dashes and early development. Most all of the older
turfmen still adhere to the old prejudices for four miles, but
I intend to keep up with the procession and breed that which
is in demand. Short dashes and speed are now wanted, and
Onoudago cames from a family of that character of perform-
ers."

" What stock have you now on hand for your establish-
ment! "asked the reporter.

"Well, there is Onoudago, three years, by Leamington —
Susan Beane; Duke of Montrose, five years, by Waverley —
Kelpey; Fonwich, four years, (sister to Fonso), and out of
the grandamof Hindoo; Beatitude, six years, Bliss, five years,
and Beatrice, three years, full sisters, by Bonnie Scotland —
Mariposa; Black Maria, three years, full sister to Bancroft;
Kelpie, fourteen years, the dam of Janet; Olivia, three years,
by The Ill-Used— Olitipa; Wilflnre, three years, by Leaming-
ton— Madge, by Australian; Perhaps, eight years, the dam of
Perplex; Matagorda, sii years, by Glengarry; Uena, three
years, by Virgil, dam a full sister to Springbok; Sozodont,
three years, by Longfellow; Belle of Maywuod, four years,
full sister to Belle of Nelson, by Hunter's Lexington; Gladio-
la, four yearSjby Glengarry — Waltz, thedamof Gudella; Patti,
four years, by imp. Billet — Dora, by Pat Malloy; Square
Dance, three years, by War Dance— Sue Dougherty, by
Mickey Free. All of them, too," continued Mr. Yonng, "arc
from the best families of winners,"

"You will hardly be prepared for a sale in the spring?'
asked the reporter.

"No; I have but two foals now — one out of Beatitiid. . by
King Alfonso; the other by St Martin.— Perhaps.
all of my mares are, however now in foal. Tl.
rice and Belle of Maywood, in foal to Glen At]
Sozodont and Glidefa to King Alfonso; Perhaps
Kelpie to imported Thunderstorm (she got a

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Oct 14

Janet by Lightning!; Fonwieh to imported Bluernantle,
Keene's recent importation; Nina and Black Maria to King
Ban, and Matagorda to Enquirer."

The Donohoe family are becoming as noted and as numer-
ous on our turf as ever the Da}' family were in England when
George IV said he could never tell which was "old John
Day, "and which was "young John Day." Of the Donohues,
there is "Billy," the bright particular star of jockeydom;
there is "Mike" fast developing into a rival of his elder
brother; there is "J. Donohue, "'{already one of the cleverest
of the featherweights; and finally there is Old Joe. Now, for
flat races. As an owner of steeplechasers, he has a national
reputation, and is the most jolly, rollicking Irishman that
ever hunted a fox over the Long Island plains, or the Jersey
Palisades, and his adventures and escapades would fill a
small volume. A cloud rufhYd his massive brow, struggling
for mastery, with a half-amused uncertain smile that played
about his lips when we met him in the paddock, at Sheeps-
head Bay. lust Thursday. Evidently something was wrong
with old Joe, and, presuming upon old acquaintance, we ven-
tured to ask what was the matter.

"Matther is it? An' shure phat d'ye suppose wud be
t'niatther wid a man whin an onld thafe ov an officer
threatins "to arrist "im for uothin' at all!" was his indignant
reply.

" W ho was this?" we asked, with some surprise.
"One ov onld Bergh's men — one ov thini Cruelthy to Ani-
mals Society fellers."
"On what charge?"

" Fur whippin' an sphurrin' a horse, he sez, I rode in a
race. Did ye ever hear t'loike o'thatnow?"

"No, I did not, but, I must confess, I don't exactly under-
stand the affair."

"Who can understand t'loikes ov thim fellows, anyhow?
I was standin' here a minute ago, Jimmy Jinnins an' meself,
whin who shuld slip up but a feller as thall as t'housc, wid a
hat on his head loike a sea captin."
" 'Is Doneyhue yer name?' sez he.
" ' It is,' sez I.
" ' So I'm towld, ' sez he.
" 'Thin phat did ye ax me for?' sez I.

" ' Y're accused,' sez he, 'ov whippin' and half murtherin'
a harse wid yer whip an sphurs. T' evening phaper has a
a long account ov it, an' calls t'attinshun ov t' Society ov
t'Previnshin ov Cruelthy to Animals to 't. Y're loiable V ar-
rist,'sez he. 'T' Societhy don't want t' make any trouble
wid ye, qut I warn ye not t" do t' loike o' that agin now. Ye'd
ought to be ashamed, an auld hathin loike yorself batin' an'
abusin' a poor divil ov a harse."

" ' And phat sort of a man are you?" sez I.
" ' I'll show ye ,' sez he.
" 'Phat t' divil's matther wid ye?' sez I.
" 'Nothin,'sez"he.
" 'D'ye think I'm an Italian?' sez I.
" ' I do not,' sez he.

" ' Thin phat are ye graffin* about?' sez I.
" ' Did'nt ye rhide t' harse till he was half kilt?' sez he.
" ' Do I luk loike a man that wud be afther rhidin' a harse
in a race?' sez I; 't'loike ov me, two hundred pounds
weight; sure ye're a daft man."

' ' Well,' sez he, ' the phaper sez it was J. Doneyhue, and
ye acknowledge th* same is yer name. '

" 'Me name is J. Doneyhue,' sez I, 'it might be Jim, it
might be John, but it's -Joe.'

' ' That's all roight, ' sez he ' but here's t' phaper; now see
fur yerself, ' and he sticks a sliph ov newsphaper foreninst
me. The phaper sed that ' J. Donohue, the jockey, whipped
and sphurred t' harse Ninus unmnrciful.1 Thin I begun t'
understand. Itould 'im it was the boy that rides for Jeter
Walden, and he went off. Av coorse, I don't care a toss of
er copper, but it's t' mean consate ov t' thing, d'ye moind.
T' loikes of fellers loike thim meddlin' wid things they don't
know nutkin' about, an' taken t' loikes ov meself for a bit
ov a jock that rides at SSlbs. Shure it's ruinashun t* coun-
thry's goin' to.'"

Pica, the noted daughter of Kingfisher and Lady Ment-
more, is exr>ected to make her reappearance at Jerome Park.
Last season Rica stamped herself quite the best of the two-
year-old division, and it was thought Air. Kelso had got a
bargain when, in October, he purchased her of Mr. Belmont
forS7,S00, the three-year-old filly stakes being considered
quite at her mercy. She, however, has been a great disap-
pointment, being hardly up to the mark at any time, owing
so sore withers, which, at Monmouth Park, threatened to
become fistulous, and she was sent home. She began mend-
ing at once, and will reappear in the Hunter Stakes, with a
good chance of winning.

Mr. Richard Roche, of St. Louis, has purchased of Messrs.
Bowen & Co. the brown iilly Miss Woodford, two years, by
Billet— Fancy Jane, by Neil Robinson, second dam by Knight
of St. George, third dam by Glencoe. Miss Woodford, as
will be noticed by the above pedigree, is a full sisterto Belle
of Bonny mede, and has, during the past season, proved her-
self one of the best two-year-olds -of the year, winning the
Ladies' Stakes at Chicago, and the Spiuaway and Misses'
Stakes at Saratoga. She will prove a valuable recruit to Mr
Roche 6 racing team, as she is engaged in all the great three-
year-old n% stakes at Lexington, Louisville, Jerome' Park
Coney Island, Monmouth and Saratoga.

The Dwyer Bros, always rise equal to the occasion. The
breakdown of Runnymede and Onondaga left them practi-
cally unrepresented in the three-year-old stakes, but on
1 nesday they purchased of Mr. A. Bnrnham the black geld-
ing Carley B, by Virgil— Ladylike, by Leamington, who will
cany theirred jacket in the Jerome Stakes at Jerome Park
rne price is said to b. 56,000, but, as he is also engagedinthe
Breckenndge Stakes at Baltimore, and both events are very
open, his success would return the Dwyers the purchasc-
money. v

Anamuiring case of "diamond cut diamond" occurred at
Bheepshead Bay on Saturday. Mr. Robinson's Little Fred
won the selling race, and when, as is customary in selling
races, the horse was offered at auction, the owner of Little
Phil, who had run second, was found running thebiddine
up until Mr. Robinson had to bid $1,600 to save Mb horse
He i thereupon availed himself of the clause in Rule 53 ami
entering the weighing-room claimed Little Phil, by paying
price and the amount of the purse—

{dam of Herzog), by Sovereign ; 2d dam St. Mary, by Ham-
let; 3d dam Vamp (imp.), by Langar ; 4th dam Wire, by
Waxy. Florae is the dam of* Warfield and Ella Warfield*.
With her Mr. Berry purchased her bay filly foal, by Thun-
derstorm (imp.).

Major B. G. Thomas has sold to W. Walker, the jockey,