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NOTED ENGLISH TURFMAN PASSES AWAY The deatli is announced of Mr. Kdward Clark, of Newcastle, a well-known solicitor in tlie North of England. He patronized all brandies of snort, and was particularly a keen follower of boxing and the. turf. Tlio best of his race horses was Rising Falcon, gelding by St. Issey Magpie, which was bred by Lord Savilo and was purchused by Mr. Clark as a yearling for 100 guineas. Ho develooed into one of the fastest horses of his time, amidst his aVhieveihents lHMiig Hie winning of tlie Battiiyany Plate twice in successive, years; tlie Royal Stakes iit Epsom with 139 pounds intjie saddle, andjthe CJmtswortU "Plate three times iu successive years.
