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GRACE CURTIS MONEY IS REFUNDED. Buffalo, N.Y., August 8. Five favorites today rewarded tlietr followers at Fort Erie. A free gate for ladles increased the attendance and the speculation was lively throughout the afternoon. The intended feature of the card was a handicap at six and one-lisilf furlongs, but It was declared off on account of the numerous scratches. The finishes in four out of the six races were close and exciting. Some delay was occasioned In the fourth race when it was found that Grace Curtis had failed to show up at the proper time. The money was refunded to those who bet on the mare and other bets were allowed to stand. - .
