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HOT SPRINGS MEETING TERMINATES. Jockey Stirling Injured When Bonanza Falls — Big Attendance Marks the Closing Day. Hot Springs, Ark.. April 4. — Jockey P. Stirling. who had the mount on Bonanza in the three-quarters handicap which featured the getaway card, sustained a bad fall shortly after the start in a jam that caused the horse to fall heavily. He was taken to the track hospital, where several doctors gave him their attention. He was still unconscious when rushed to a nearby hospital for a more com-. plete examination of his injuries. The superficial examination showed him to probably have concussion of the brain. The race bad among its entries some of the best sprinters here. Dr. I,arrick ruled nn overwhelming favorite, but ran disappointingly and landed in third place. Mars Cassidy and Lioftus fought it out and the former won by a scant neck. One of the best crowds that has been in attendance at the Oaklawn track during the present season was on hand for the final day of racing. The sport was enjoyable and alMiut the best that has been provided hen- this spring. Twenty-three "information" men were in line, but the volume of betting this afternoon was comparatively light. There has been an average of twenty -four layers on throughout the twenty -one days of racing and most of the number have suffered losses. General Manager Joseph K. Martin, commenting on the meeting just closed, stated that he was highly gratified over the results and that its success exceeded his expectations by far. Extensive improvements will begin shortly on the plant and will include the repainting of all the structures and a remodeling of the stables and the quarters for the stable help. Mr. Martin will return to St. Louis next Thursday after straightening up everything in connection with the racing here. Frank .T. Nolan, owner of the Beverwyek Stable, who has been here since the opening of the racing season, will remain several days longer and later will go to Louisville for the opening of the racing ut that point. Kcalljwag. claimed by T. Hodge out of the fifth race yesterday, ni sold by him to G. Kilpix-r this morning for . Edward Buevlin, who has been in charge of the llnkerton employes at Oaklawn. will depart for Howie, where he "will assist Captaiu Duhaiue. Two special trains departed from here tonight, consisting of combination ears conveying passengers for St. Louis. Chicago, Memphis, Louisville. Cincinnati. Wa-hington. Baltimore anil New York. The special horse train for Kentucky will depart tomorrow, carrying the horses owned by J. J. Mark-lein. W. .1. SiH-irs. John W. Schorr anil J. Hogan. which are destined for Louisville. The kHW of R. L. Baker. E. W. Moore. W. F. King. John I owe, C. T. Worthington and W. V. Walsh will Bo to Lexington. A number of owners will remain here until atmut April 15 before transferring their horses to Kentucky, A. L. Kirby and C. J. Brockmillcr being umong the number. F. W. Foster will take Goodwood and Balgeo. the latter having been acquired by him this morning ut private sab-, to Howie tomorrow. ! j i . , C i i t -
