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REMARKABLE ATTENDANCE NEW ORLEANS RACE TRACK CROWDED TO THE LIMIT OF ITS ACCOMMODATIONS. i Ladies Dav Abolished in Consequence — Grumpy Victor in the Chief Race of the Day— Mobile Racing- Project Revived. New Orleans, La., February 22.— Todays attendance was by Tar the largest that witnessed racing here this winter and could not be adequately accommodated at the Fair Grounds. The crush was terrific, with every available inch of space occupied. Even the big lawn in front of the grandstand was a solid mass of humanity. The infield likewise was a vantage point from which thousands witnessed the running of some of the races. Half of the big crowd were unable to see any of the racing excepting at brief intervals. Summerlike weather enabled the ladies to display the latest creations in dress and millinery and it was ■ wonderful spectacle. Interest in the si»ort was keen and whenever a close finish was in prospect, the cheering was deaf-cuing. The six races were at a mile or over, with a handicap at one mile serving as the particular feature. It resulted in victory for Grumpy, with Fair Helen in second place and Beulah S. third. The latter was held in highest esteem, but tired badly in the stretch. In addition to the purse the owner of the winner received a bandsome silver cup from the local firm the race was named for. and jockey J. McTaggart received a ridiug saddle and bridle. Spirited sport was the order throughout with several finishes close enough to suit the most exacting. Favorites won the first three purses and as the other winners were also accorded abundant supiK rt. the public fared well. R. L. Baker, wlio underwent a slight operation, is progressing well and will be out of the hospital in a few days. Mobile is still hankering for a race meeting of ten days and sent advices here this morning that the management had been placed in the hands of the sporting editor of the Mobile Register. II. N. Macfarlane and Iat l unne are sicken Of. as likely to have connection witn it. A fund of 0,000 is intended to be raised for purse*. The meeting is slated to begin March 11. W. H. Hickers is no longer connected with the plans according to report. M. V. Walsh bas purchased from C T. Worth-iugton the filly Vachel Worth and Charles Moss has bought Servia from A. G. Ulakeley. Anna K niter was returned to T. F. Brannon by C. T. Worthingtou. The latter claimed the filly thirty days ago. It was decided today that, because of the great congestion, there will be no more free days for ladies here. I.ady Jane Grey bled after her return to the stable yesterday, which probably accounted for her poor raee. Captain James 11. Rees of Memphis, chairman of the COV HI It tee of appeals, arrived here this morning and will remain until the end of tiie week. There will he a meeting of the committee during his stay in the city. The following owners are additional applicants for stall room at Hot Springs and will ship their ■table* there on one of the several special trains leaving here the day after the close of the Fair Grounds meeting: W. V. Walsh, W. II. Nevin. D. B. Freeman. W. A. Reid. W. J. Spiers, T. F. McCoy, G. R. Senn. A. B. Gordon, E. J. Salt. W. Walker. W. F. King. R. I.. Baker. E. W. Moore, W. R. Sailee. E. B. Hlkins. J. N. Huffman, W. I.. llatchett. John Lowe, Fl PsJasaax Stable. 1. E. Steward. J. C. Calm. J. Towi Mil In. II. Neustet ter. 1. Rosenthal. W. A Burttschell. Nevada Stock Farm. i. B. Honnessy. V. H. Hogan, J. E. Ram-tcy and J. J. Marklein. II. S. .Newman. W. Hurley. C. J. Brockmiller and W. II. Plant were among the earlier applicants. The consignment above will embrace 224 horses. Mabel Montgomerys racing career terminated this afternoon, as her breakdown was complete. Work-outs over a fast track this morning were: Aristocitat — Mile in 1:47%. Bendel— Mile in 1:44%. Bertodano — Mile in 1:49%. Between Is — Three -eighths in 37%. Chemung —Half mile in 50. Col. Marchsaoat — Three-quarters in 1:21. Disillusion Mile in 1:49%. lather Bile J— Three-quartern in 1:20. Flights Fancy Three-eighth* in 3S. Fly Home Half mile in 50%. Gentlewoman — Five eighths in 1 :04. Iretrben R. -Half mile in »%. Harvard — Mile in 1:45%. Illuminator Three quarters in 1:21. Ingot — Three-eighth- in 87%. Insurgent — Half mile in IB. J. B. Kartell — Half mile In 52%. J. D. Sugg Three-eighths in 35%. Kel-etta -Mile In 1:47%. I.ady Ward Half mile in 19%. l.uke Van Bendt— Three-quarters in 1:17%. Lyudora— Mile in 1:4». Madame Herrmann - Throe-quarters in 1:18. Mars Oassldy Half mile in 51. Martin Cases -Mile la 1:50%. M.iidic — Three quarters in 1:16%. Marion Goosby Mile in 1:44%. Monsieur Percl — Mile in 1 :50 %. Meelicka — Half mile in 51%. Hur Netta — Three-eighth*: in 38%. Gut — Half mile in 53. Fan Earets — Half mile in 54. Richard I. angdon— Three-eighths in 37. Red Ci-. s— Half mile in 4s :-. Royal Tea— Three-quarters in 1:17. Salon -Three-quarters in 1:17. Savilla — Quarter mile in 24-.-,. Srrvia -Half mile in 49%. Southern Star — Halt mile in 50. Souvenir Five-eighths in 1 :I4. The Duke — Half mile in 52. Theodorita — Half mile in 49%. Tito— Half mile in 69%. Trend— Half mile in 51-.-,. Watch Your Step — Three-quarters in 1:17.
