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THOMAS IS WILLING NOW. LADY AMELIAS PERFORMANCE IN THE MERCURY HANDICAP REVIVES HIS COURAGE. Offers to Lot Davy Johnson Name the Time and Tlaco Barney. Schrciber Sells Dr. Gardner to Farrell and Sullivan for 5,000. r . . New York, October 3. The atmosphere ut Brighton Beach today was decidedly chilly. Perhaps 10,000 persons were on hand to witness the good card of six races run off. The one stake feature, the Mercury Handicap for sprinters at three-quarters of a mile, and the mile condition race, served as vehicles to introduce the two brilliant turf stars Lady Amelia and Dr. Gardner. The sprinting queen, in superb condition and at prohibitive odds, won her race under the crushing impost of 135 pounds In the fast time of 1:1-5, from two fleet opponents, Hand-zarra, li:5 and Pautoutie, ll.r, with such superla- live ease as to amaze the cheering sjwetators. it was afterward rumored that E. It. Thomas had signified his willingness to match his mare with Rose-ben on even terms, over the full six furlongs course at any time and place Davy Johnson may elect, one condition to be observed only fast track. Dr. Gardner, carrying 12C pounds, galloped away from those opposed to him in the third and did the mile in 1::K. It was pronounced a splendid achievement by experts. Barney Schreiber was immediately asked to put a price on his colt and named 5,000. Frank Farrell and "Big Tim" Sullivan snapped him u so quickly that it almost took the big Dutchmans breath away. The cash was forthcoming and the quickest deal on record terminated. Although, three short-priced , favorites Jyere suc- ressfufthe ring kept most of the money wagered" during the afternoon. Jockeys Harris, Finn and Boss incurred the displeasure of the starter in the closing race and were lined 5 apiece.
