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ORDINARY AT HOT SPRINGS DAYS CARD DEVOTED TO SELLING PLATERS, WITH POOR ONES RUNNING. Official Notice That the Oaklawn Meeting Will Not Be Extended Beyond Next Tuesday— Gossip of the Track. Hot Springs, Ark., March 31. — Todays racing at Oaklawn was of the routine order, all of the races being of the selling variety and contested by poor platers on the whole. The racing was spirited, though, and the attendance up to the former good standard. notwithstanding numerous departures from here in the last few days. During the afternoon an official announcement was made that there would he no extension of the meeting this year and that the present meeting would terminate next Tuesday. Plans for the future are still in the making, but the pleasant experience that Hot Springs has had as a result of the restoration of the sport has made many friends for racing here. Twenty-five "information" men were in line this afternoon and they reported a good business, though many suffered a deficit due to the success of the best backed horses. The talent began somewhat badly when Detour succumbed in the opener to Sebago. which just managed to get up in time to place the first purse to William Cahills credit which that veteran trainer has won in a long time. Hazel Dale surprised the talent by beating York Lad and Short Ballot in the second race. The last named was regarded in the light of a good thing, but ran only ordinarily well. P. M. Civ ill made amends for York Lads failure by Wats success in the third race. Billy Joe was the next favorite that scored. He was much the best, but his backers were given a few anxious moments because he had bumped Buck Shot just before rounding into the stretch. Many owners who expected that the Tijuana management would defray their shipping expenses, were disappointed by advices this afternoon that the association would not take any horses off the cars. The withdrawal of the resignation tendered by Hon. J. N. Camden as a member of the Kentucky State Racing Commission and his decision to continue serving on that body, was pleasing news to turfmen here. His decision to continue as chairman and member of the commission was due to the personal requests of Governor Stanley and many of Senator Camdens friends. Mr. Camden will remain here for some time in the hope of having his health fully restored. Judge Allie W. Young, a member of the Kentucky State Kacing Commission, was advised by telegraph today from Naples. Fla., that General W. B. Halde-man, well-known Kentucky publisher and member of the Kentucky State Itacing Commission, would be an arrival here next Monday for a short stay before going on to Kentucky. Jockey King Lapaille was granted permission to ride here on advices from C. J. Fitzgerald, who served as presiding steward at Havana, that the rider was in good standing. The suspension against jockey W. Kelsny has been modified by Judge Campbell so as to expire next Monday. Training gallops over a fast track this morning were : Aunt Liz — Quarter mile in 24. Bevelry James — Quarter mile in 25%. Bill Simmons — Mile in 1:52. Ben Quince — Half mile in 53. Bed Cross — Quarter mile in 24%. Columbia Queen — Five-eighths in 1 :05%. Dr. Carmen — Three -quarters in 1:22. Erfolg — Five-eighths in 1:00. Edna Kenna — Half mile in 49%. For Fair — Mile in 1:45%. Feint — Three-eighths in 38. Fair Mary— Three -eighths in 3.8%. Jeanette — Three-eighths in 38%. Little Bigger — Half mile in 55. Bubicon II.— Half mile in 51%. Boy— Three eighths in 30%. Stelcliff— Three-quarters in 1:22. Shyness — Seven-eighths in 1:36. Stanley S. — Three-quarters in 1:22. War Bride — Three -eighths in 42.
