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FINAL DAYS DOINGS AT MINERAL SPRINGS Such racing as took place over the Mineral Springs track yesterday was witnessed by not to exceed 210 persons of which about 175 went to the track on the stwcial train from Chicago Five races were cardid but by the time four had been disposed of evcryttody was nearly frozen stiff so the fifth was declared off and a dash for the cars and warmth followed followedThe The racing was not for purses those on the pro ¬ gram l eing of tlie Barmecide variety It was by agreement with the owners for tlie gate receipts The track authorities wished to establish the fact that Governor Marshalls military occupancy of this track had destroyed their chance of patrouage The point was thoroughly established The owners were willing to take a chance to pull iu a few dollars It was mighty few they pulled in H C Alrbarts lorseH finished first iu three of the races if such they coiild be called calledA A notice wns posted reading as follows followsRacing Racing under the Seller law will be conducted bv this association for fortylive days during th period between June 11 and Octolwr 1 1SI1I8 1SI1I8Mineral Mineral Springs Jockey Club ClubOf Of the owners now at the track II C Airhart with live horses ami Chas Reynolds with seven will depart for Toronto and Montreal respectively early In the week Bone Doctor Robbins with five goes to Juaivn His son has about recovered from the accident that befell him early Iu the meet ¬ ing C HausVr and L M MacCIeutmy have con ¬ cluded to winter their horses at the track and will remain there until next spring The few other owners will get away to pastures new as soon as they can get the necessary money
