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liOCAI. TURF GOSSIP. A large crowd which had bet on Golden Rule surrounded the judges stand after the numbers had been displayed and clamored loudly for their choice, evidently thinking that such demonstration would cause the judges to change their decision and declare Golden Rule the winner. One man who indulged in language Tather stronger than is becoming to gentlemen was ordered removed from the grounds by Judge Kelsey. As to the correctness of the placing of the horses there is no douht aB the CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE. LOCAL TURF GOSSIP. Continued from First Pago. finish did not have the semblance of closeness, King Pepper leading the entire way and passing the finish nearly a half length in front of Golden Bale. PresidentT. H.Williams of the California Jockey Club was an interested spectator at Worth yesterday. John Condon, owner of the Harlem track, was also in evidence at the course. E. Whalens Orla, which sustained severe injuries in her last start, had to bedestroyed yesterday to end her suffering. rrZTT F. T.iWood soldto G. B. Morris yesterday the fast sprinter Money Muss for the reported price of ,E00. The "blonde" sprinter will be shipped along with the rest of Mr. Morris horses today to California and he should prove a valuable acquisition to the string of the veteran turfman. F. D. Weir tried to have his recent purchase, King Pepper, excused from starting in the second race on account of having been informed that the horse could not negotiate the mnddy going. When told by Judge Morse that several other horses in the race, notably the contenders Irene Lindsey and Golden Rule, had a dislike for mud, owner Weir decided to start his horse and bet a sufficient W amount oh him to win back the purchase price.
