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LICHTENSTEIN LIKES THE NEW" SYSTEM. Washington, D. C, November 22. Sol Lichten-steln, who, by his advice to the bookmakers at Bennings, lias done much to prevent disorder and confusion in the betting, says he considers the new-system better than the old one. "Washington turf patrons have adjusted themselves readily to the new condition," said he. "They are not having the least trouble In finding their favorite layers to make wagers with before the races and they easily dig up the cashiers to collect winnings when they have anything coming, and It has been my experience that the majority of them have had a lot more coming than I like to pay out. They are beating me arid I have the same report from nearly all the other layers. I am not sure the system would answer as well as the old one at. Sheepshead Bay or Brighton on Suburban or Brighton Handicap day, with a crowd of 40,000 to serve, but it will do"at a pinch. The Metropolitan Turf Association layers have cooperated heartily with the officers of the Washington Jockey Club in its effort to obey the law as Justice Stafford Interprets it. None of us will give the least cause for further Interference -with racing by the courts." No layers are permitted to operate in the paddock, as the stable boys found it impossible to resist the - temptations to bet and did not win often.
