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H. G. BEDWELL IS BARRED LATONIA OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE RULING AFTER NADZU CASE INVESTIGATION. Results of Inquiry to Be Laid Before Kentucky State Racing Commission — Foreman of . . Stable Included in Edict. I 9 Cincinnati, I., July 7. — At Latonia Mv :i rails* was headed down by the judges iu tin- 11. ;. Bedarefl ease which debars that DIM1, his bancs and liis foreaaaa, Tfcwrni 11. McCrcary. rasa lurthcr privileges ni tin- course. Tin1 ruling was made after the last race. During the aftetaaaa an aitidavii was submitted to the judges by .Mr. BedweU disclaiming any guilt in the Hoping of Nadzu, alas :it-testing to his innocence of any attiinjit at f rami. During tin morning in of Bed writs i ssploj mi .iniiii Lathera, sought out Judge Price and voraa-leered it ntstrnscnt to tin ebTcet that on the previous evening be bad aceoaapaaied to Clafiaaall K. WU-liams. tlio rabbet of Nadzu. and that Williams had lafotaaed him that hr had adsslaistr red a powder to Nadzu at the request ot a stranger who had promised to put down a bet for Williams, bathers also said that Williams was then ahout Jo leave for parts unknown, as he was afraid of the couse-aeMucia ami tin- boss, meaning BedwaR. Luthers later made atlidavit to the above, which was submit ted to the judges. The Jadji ii area! into tin case thoroughly and in aaaoaatUia their ruling tonight stated that they discredited the testimony submitted. They will sub ■nit all tin evidence, the testimony of the different liersmis interrogated, and the aflidavits to the Kcn-tneky State Racing Commission. Mr. BedweU, it is thought, will appeal to the commission from the decision. He intimated as much after becoming acquainted with the ruling. He reiterates his former declaration that lie is entirely blameless for the doping of the horse. The ruling of the officials shows u determination to stamp out the use of stimulants, and indicates that there will be no playing of favorites. Kay Xpeuce was warned away from the course last week lor having administered a stimulant to Charlie Hill. Which fell and had to be destroyed because of the injuries he sustained. Todays deep and holding Brack brought some upsets, li.-iuhridgc was the only first choice to score dJi iUK the -I ternoon. His victory came iu the handicap at three -quarters of a mile, in which he carried top weight. Font was the runner-up. with Merriek a distant third, loor riding contributed to the failure of M«rk|e M. Mamie Algol was another overwhelm fug choice that disappointed. First Peep, well supported, led her to the linish by a big margin. I. a Heine Hindoo was another choice that performed tar below her real form. Pirate Diana, which failed in the closing race last night, gained an away victory iii the race for whieh La Heine Hindoo was the favorite. ;rand leggy and Mona Lisa, outsiders, triumphed in the juvenile races, for which Molly Mog and Forehead were the respective favorites. Todays attendance was again large and speculation alxnit on a par with former week days. J. B. Beapeaa acquired today the contract on jockey Loftas from J. M. Qeade at private terms. The youngster is considered promising and with ilenty of riding is likely to develop rapidlv. Jockey Griffin was lined 5 by the starter for disobedience at the post. Ircsiding Judge Price will spend several days in Louisville with his family before going to Windsor, where he will preside at the coining meeting. The Latonia track will be given over to automobile racing mi Sunday next for that day onlv. Acting Secretary J. B. Campbell will leave for an extended trip to Arkansas, where he will spend the summer fishing and hunting. .1. T. Weaver purchased from J. C. Milam after tin- running of the tilth race the colt Markie at., whieh talaht d second. A. L. Khrby has sold Romp to J. it. Bespeaa. II. McCai n n will rest his horses at Latonia during the summer and transfer them to Louisville for Hie racket: there this fall. Weights for the Cincinnati Hotel Handicap, to be run at Latonia Saturday, arc as lollows: Horse. A.Wt. Horse. A.Wt. IinkoU 5 121 Light Blue 4 100 Hanbridge 5 110 Gottaet 3 00 I-riend Harry I 115 I.oola Bin. la 4 00 Wiiitergreen 4 lis Boca Graade " os Knight Deck 4 112 Toplaad •! M lhmau :; 109 Iajary 4 M Hoggs 5 KJ8 Gallant Pirate M Jeff Bernstein 4 Ion Parkview S M Great Heareas ....4 107 Hen K. Sleet 3 07 T. M. Greea 4 107 laaacoat 4 97 Meadow 4 Iih; Sir Catesbv 4 07 Hulka :; P 5 Milton I!. .". 07 Old Honesty 8 104 Markie M :: 07 Spooner 5 104 Ma .MJIV 5 SQ Joe Morris :: 104 Flora ltilev 5 05 Crystal Maid 4 Mi I.revite 3 01 Countless " MS Donovan 3 P4 The Fad 3 Ml Mv Gal 3 04 Tom Hayward 4 in:: Bella f :; 02 Miami 4 163 Hatchiecooaj .". 02 Albert Star 5 MS Huwlaud Otis :. 02 ■race Rice I Ml Claudia :: 02 Kercberal 7 101 Phil htehr .i 02 John Carroll 8 lol Sureget 4 02 First peep 8 101 Sticker . 02 Sinlrau 4 lol Elizabethan 3 02 EMail tj 10a Males they :: M Mobscy 6 las Sylvestris 3 88 Ozana . 4 100
