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JEFFERSON TRACK FASTER Cheer Leader Runs a Mile in 1 :40 in Days Main Race. Robinson Rides Mr. Mack and Copper King to Victory Gossip of the Track. New Orleans, La.. December 5. The mile purse of- 00 developed the outstanding incident of the afternoon, when Woodward, a heavily supported favorite, failed dismally, being leaten by Cheer Leader and Warsaw, the former winning by a big margin in 1:40, the fastest mile that has been run during the meeting. Martin, on Cheer Leader, cut across in front of the others on the first turn and this helped him some towards the victory, but it gave him a black mark witli the stewards, for they warned him sharply that a repitition of the offense would mean a lengthy suspension for him. Woodward was a sufferer from the interference, but more by the more faulty ride that Robinson gave him. The Whitney rider allowed him to fall too far back in the first half. He closed up a good deal of the gap and came gamely in the stretch, but the leading pair were too far in advance to be overhauled. In contrast to his ride on Woodward was his good work on Mr. Mack and Copper King in the succeeding races, both of which he won in gruelling drives. Well backed ones were again successful and the thirty-four layers had the worst of the betting until at the close of the afternoons operations. The attendance was again of generous proportion and the weather fine for the sport. Track conditions are steadily Improving and the going is showing more firmness, but still is best suited for horses which run well in soft footing. The many friends of Edward Slievlin, the welf-known Pinkerton operative, wll be grieved to learn that little hope is entertained for his- recovery. He was taken ill yesterday and about midnight hurriedly taken to a local hospital for an operation. Peritonitus developed and the attending physicians hold out but slight hopes for his rallying. BOWIE HORSES DUE FRIDAY. Word was received that the train long overdue from Howie witli the horses that were shipped from there, is not expected to reach New Orleans until Friday. It was delayed forty-eight hours in leaving Maryland, after having been loaded. Hank Lewis, who wns gravely injured yesterday by a street car, is still in a grave condition, according to advices from the hospital, but there Is some hope of his recovery. Jockey Mooney had to cancel his riding engagements this afternoon on account of the death of his grandmother in this city. Austral was sold at private terms to J. Byer this afternoon. , C. N. Freeman reached the track this morning with the four horses he brought from Bowie. Turco, winner of the sixth race Tuesday, was claimed by W. C. Weant for ,350. Al Hanf was among tin; new arrivals this morning from New York and joined the ranks of layers this afternoon. W. J. Speirs and W. Fischer" are the latest to advise that they are on their way here from Tijuana. Jockey Majestic, who rode Fleuron II.- in- the-last race, was suspended for three days, by the -starter for disobedience. . . - Jockey M. Rowans apprentice allowance expired tliis afternoon. Jockey G. Walls signalized his debut here by piloting Dr. Campbell to victory In the second race. The Keutuckiaiis made it an even break by eapturing three of the afternoons purses. Jockey Harry Garner was granted a license to ride. That makes three of the brothers" here who will accept mounts.
