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MARKIE M. WINS WATERH0USE CUP. San Francisco, Cal., February 11. Markle M., a well-backed second choice, ilcd. .all the way in the Waterhousp Cup race at Oakland today. Owing to the return of muddy track conditions E. JToyne witb,- drew Chester Krum, Star Actor and Whidden, leaving five to face starter Dwyer for the two and a quarter miles contest. Azo ruled favorite. Markie M. went to the front at once, and Fullntta was second most of the way. but was passed by Azo on the backstretch the last time around. The Stevens horse could not overtake Markie M., which won in a caul it. Endymlon II. surprised by winning the sixth race at odds of 25 to 1. There was an exceptionally large attendance and the weather was fair. Bills were presented today in the assembly and f ; senate at Sacramento providing for the appointment by the governor of a racing commission consisting of live men. they to have charge of all race meetings, whether running or harness. The meetings shall not exceed fifteen davs duration and there is to be no poolselling, it is provided. Bv request of Jake Holtman arrangements were made by which lit? will start during the remaining days of the meeting. On Tuesday next he will have rounded out ten years of service at Oakland track. - I If. widemaiin has purchased Meltoudalo from 1. L. Jones.
