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CHILSON AND WILSON AT NEW ORLEANS. It is Said They Have Useful Lady There in Con--cealment Rumors of "Ringers." New Orleans, La., January 12. The officials at both local tracks were given a scare a few days ago when 15. A. Chilson and his colored partner, Wilson, of "ringing" fame, put in an appearance here. The pair have been keeping under cover, however, and have not ben seen about the tracks during the afternoons. About a week ago Wilson appeared at the old track looking after some mall which had been sent him. About the same time Chilson was seen at City Park during the early "morning hours and acted in such a suspicious manner that detectives were put on his track. He was traced to a cottage near the old track. Chilson got wind that he was being followed, packed his traps and skipped out of town, but it is said that he came back again last night. There have been rumors of "ringers" at both tracks this winter and a close watch is being kept to prevent them from going through. It is known that Ithe Chllspn. outfit..shlppcd,., from New York to Charleston by boat; and "from Charleston to New Orleans by train. She is here somewhere, but as yet has not been located.
