PERIOD QEPARTMEN! 8VEN8IZE f 656.1 B74~ 147795 NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY FORM 3427-4500-B-44 ^■tat-l HcsosMo^TGo^isTKEET.} 147795 SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1882. ( SUBSCRIPTION (. FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR. NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA. d t*''-..,L. 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- i 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 Onr Tl 3 cu« *u„„ ,™„ *v,a n^u Bnd did n %\iz ^xmltx mttl j& purtsmarx. July 1, 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- vMnAlitv rpflpftsd 1mm iho editorial *-.Dt, TU« ™*--1-' ■- fa if ■ 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 ■ 1882 3£he ^vce&et mid jiptfrisman. 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 ^Ixe IPrejettec mtd, ^>paxtsmmx. July 1, 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. i l 3 2 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, inc. ||i|ccileil and ^porteman; PUBLISHED BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN PUBLISHING CO. THE TUKF AND SPOUTING AUTHORITY OF THE PACIFIC COAST. OFFICE, 908 Nl O NTCOIW ERY P. O. Box 1338. STREET one dollar and a Five dollars a near; three dollars for six months half for three months. Strictly in advance Honey should be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address rwl necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of goodfaith ■ JOSEPH CAIRN SIMPSON, - - - Editor 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. 10 2£fxje Iprtc&er vlvuSL ^yoxtsmmx. 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, J'he ^xtetl&c mid ^poxtsmmt. 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. 12 <glxje ^xze&zx god ^yovismmi. 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 1882 u breeder vlvuH ^povlsmmt. iq 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. 14 %\it itete vlvl& gynxtsmmt. 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. 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. THE BALDWIN THEATER. ONE WEEK ONLY, COMMENCING MONDAY, JULY THIRD. (With Tuesday and Saturday Matinees.) JAY RIAL'S UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. THE CALIFORNIA THEATER MONDAY, JULY THIRD, AND DURING THE WEEK, The last representation of J. K. EMMET. EMERSON'S STANDARD THEATER. MONDAY, JULY THIRD, AND DURING. THE WEEK, THE MITCHELL'S SURPRISE PAETY ..IN. . MY BRCDDER-IS-LAW. POPULAR PRICES ! 50c and 75c Matinee, 50c and 25c THE TIVOLI GARDEN. MONDAY, JULY THIRD, AND DURING THE WEEK, Planquette's Opera, THE YOLTIGEURS. (By the composer of the "Bells of Corneville.") THE WINTER GARDEN. MONDAY, JULY THIRD, AND DURING THE WEEK, The Grand Spectacular Opera, jEOUAj or, the mountain sylph. SAD DAY FOR THE FROGS. Specimen of off-hand drawing by Yata San, special artist for Icm Ban. Our artist and two celebrated art embroiderers can be Been at work daily, dresBed in their native costume, at '.cm Bah. The great Free Sale Exhibition of Japanese and Oriental Wares, 22 and 24 Geary Street, The largest in the world. Special Agents of the Ineats Kroku of the Japanese Government. Wholesale and Retail. CLAY PIGEONS-PERFECT IMITATION OF A QUAIL'S FLIGHT SPOBTSMEN ! SEND FOE CIECULAE TO PIERCE & CO. OAKLAND, CAL. SOLE AGENTS FOE THE PACIFIC COAST. 1882. <P* \xtzfax attd gpawtsmmx. 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 BRUNO aud McMAHON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE. These resorts are hut 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 ik'iiTiii(i<m issued by this t'uiupHuy, will lie entitled to FRKE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of Train r.nji^Wiiieii Train JhigKam.-men are instructed to issue CHECKS for all Doss reooivea In Baggage Cars. £i!' In order to guard against accidents t" Dogs while in transit, it, is necessary that they be provided with COLLAR and CHAIN. Guns and Pishing Tackle checked and car- ried free of charge. (.Inns taken apart and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be taken in Passenger Cars. TICKET OFFICES PasseDger Depot, Townsend street and No, 2 New Montgomery street. Palace Hotel. A. O. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH, • Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt. S3T S. P, Atlantic Express Train via Los Augelea, Yu- ma, etc., leaves San Francisco daily via Oakland I'erry, foot of Market Street, at 9:30 A. M. v$ '^^^^&s£s^^-J^i/^S^it^^& VOL. 1— No 2. 1 Bo. 503 MONTGOMERY STKEET. J SA1ST FRANCISCO, SATUEDAY, JULY 8, 1882. NOTABLE HORSES OF CALIFORNIA. 4w ifcH. A S ' '^'W* !i§P*^%. &2fe -* -J 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 18 %\\t breeder ixml ^jpoxtsmmi. July 8, 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, Ste Xxz&fax m\& j&portstmm. 19 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, 20 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 1882 %ht UPrjCjcte md j^ortemau. 21 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. 22 £ptje Ipttejefc arul gfrpandsmm. 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