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TIPPITY W1TCHET VICTOR Takes the Feature Race and Runs a Fast Mile. Fair Grounds Folks Loosen Up and Provide Three Stake Races of Good Value. BY J. L. DUMPS EY.. NEW ORLEANS, La., December 18. The colors of L. T. Bauer, a .local owner, were prominent this afternoon and two of his representatives, Tippity Witchet and Tableau dHonneur, lwth acquired during the recent Bowie meeting, were victorious. Tippity Witchet met some of the best that could be mustered in these parts and truly comprising a formidable band in the ,r.00 mile handicap, in which he carried 124 pounds and conceding weight to the speedy Eddie RiCkenbaehcr in the early running moved into the lead just before reaching the stretch turn to win with speed in reserve. Dancing Spray landed in second place with Rapid Dify leading the others. There was considerable attention bestowed on Sterling in a betting way, but the running of the race found him far in the ruck, though he closed up some ground when some, of the others began to tire. War Mask also ran below expectations. The weather was threatening and a number of the turf followers, anticipating a downpour, refrained from journeying to the course, diminishing what would have been a record crowd to witness -the sport. Intermittent drizzles did not affect the track to any appreciable extent and ,.ome of the races were run in fast time. Tippity Witchets mile of 1:39 under his heavy impost was a sparkling performance. Betting during the afternoon was more voluminous than on any former day and the "exchange" was congested at nil times during the afternoon. Favorites fared badly in the first three races, being beaten in easy style, but only after sharp struggles. Some of the finishes were again of the exciting variety, fitting with an excellent card presented for decision: G. L. Blackfords Muskallonge made his local debut and conceded chunks of weight to the opponents he met in the three-quarters handicap for .two-year-olds and beat them home in easy style, after having led under restraint for the entire race. For some unaccountable reason his price drifted back just before post time and it gave rise to foolish rumors. On his showing this afternoon he looms up as the best in these parts, unless his stablemate. Centimeter, proves his superior. Jockey King, who has been riding in sensational form here, opened the days proceedings by landing Tan Son, an extreme outsider, in front of Rolo, on which Coltilletti had the mount. The just now, for a wonder, consistent Murphy upset what was Intended to be a coup with Jock Scot, when he beat him to the finish by a small margin. Hidden Jewel was the next favorite to go down. Tableau dHonneur leading him from the start and never leaving the result in doubt. Summer Sigh and Hindoostan, respective choices, had the finish of the sixth race between them, Summer Sigli drawing out in the last seventy yards. Bud Fisher has added Rufus Riley, by private purchase, to his stable but the horse will be kept under B. C. Bunburys surveillance and training. Secretary Joe McLennan of the Fair Grounds has announced that there will be three stakes, aggregating 0,000 in added money, to be run for during the coming meeting, beginning January 1. The first of the stakes, with ,000 added, will be run on the opening day. The New Years Handicap, a stake with ,000 added, will be run near the middle of the meeting. The final stakes, one of ,000, will be run on the closing day of the Mardl Gras festival. Entries will close for the New Years Handicap next week. Jockey King carried off riding honors today with three winners, a -second and a third.
