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NOTES OP THE TURF. Because of a six furlongs workout in 1:14 J. E. Madden is reported to have offered C. B. Ellison 0,000, or 5,000 and 30 per cent, of the colts winnings, for his recent purchase, Skilful. Ellison bought the colt at the Mackay sale Tuesday for ,100. In an automobile accident near Paris, France, .yesterday, Charles Fair and his wife were both killed. Mr. Fair formerly owned and raced quite a number of horses that were good performers in their day. M. F., Chicago. Topsoil has only won races for two-year-olds. Jack Battlins last race at Wash, ington Park was run July 12. Lyne rode him and his post price was 8 to 5. Inquirer, Chicago. Your wager on John Bright stipulating 4 to 5 or no bet was a draw, because his "ticker" price, had he won, would have been less than the price stipulated. "Father Bill" Daly returned Bluff to Frank Brown, trainer for 8enator McCarren, at a slight profit over what he paid for the colt yesterday. "Mose" Goldblatt has been relieved from suspension by the Highland Park authorities, which will enable him to start his horses at Einloch. It is said that August Belmont will retire Octoroon to the Nursery Stud at an early date, or as soon as she gets out of the maiden class. W. J. Arkell hasjdecided to withdraw from the turf for thelJpreseht owing to the death of his father. J. Howard, Chicago. Your wager on Wax Taper was a loser. You should have backed the entry. Mexican has been reported to be lame and unsound, but trainer Healey denies the report. Reader, Toledo, Ohio. Yes. Racing was conducted at Monmouth Park in 1893. Cash, Chicago. Hindi was Bennetts entry in the fifth race at Harlem Monday. J. J. M.. Chicago. Your wager won at the closing odds on Brigadier. Barton, Chicago. Your wager on Adios was a draw. C. H. L., Chicago. Yan Hoorebeke was "out" to show. Nic, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hardly has been retired.
