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LAURELS LARGEST CROWD Sees W. J. Salmons Star Filly Careful in Great Triumph. - Gallant Exterminator Adds to His Established Fame and Long: List of Successes. I- r-i LAUREL, Md., October 22. The Maryland State Fair today entertained tho largest crowd that has passed through the gates of picturesque Laurel Paris this fall. Clear skies and ideal autumnal weather, together with a program of unusual brilliance, wero the factors in attracting such a large and enthusf-astie attendance. From Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and surrounding cities the special trains brought large delegations and it was not long "before the spacious accommodations at Laurel Park were taxed to their capacity. The Laurel Handicap of 0,000 added, - the fifth on tlie card, was the big stake feature of the afternoon and, though an outsider in W. J. Salmons beautiful filly. Careful, was returned winner, the impressive victory of the speedy daughter of Wrack over Tryster, Billy Kelly, Polly Ann, Tipplty Witehct and other stars was hailed with tumultuous applause by the big crowd.- Careful ran a smashing race and was never in danger of defeat. She was perfectly ridden by Butwell and set a fast pace nil the way. She raced stride for stride with Tryster to the stretch, where she shook off the Whitney colt and-finally drew away- Into a safe lead. Tryster . ran" for.wardly throughout and gamely tried to overtake the flying leader, but to no avail. Billy Kelly struggled, along with his 123 pounds as game as ever, but could not overtake the first two, although gaining on Tryster near the end. The others -never had a chance. Willis .Sharpe Kilmers sensational Exterminator addeil to his great fame and glory this afternoon when he beat a rare good band of long-distance performers in the running of the fourth race, which was at a mile and a quarter. The son of McGee was ridden by Johnson and was restrained from the early pace set by The Archer and followed by Bygone Days. When rounding the far turn, Exterminator responded with good courage and. circling his opponents, assumed the lead and held My Dear safe through the final drive. The latter was badly outrun early, but closed with a rush and finished fast. Bygone Days, although used up following the early pace, outlasted Damask. The latter was a severe disappointment and performed in anything but brilliant manner. Following Exterminators successful race, trainer W. Knapp announced that he would- ship him to Lexington to compete in the cup race at" that point to be decided next Saturday. PLUCKY FAILS ADMIRERS. Instead of the H. P. Whitney colors finishing in front in the first race, as the majority of the spectators foiidly hoped when they backed Plucky to win, it was those of E. F. Whitney that Clansman carried home ahead of the other eleven two-year-olds that made up the field. Clansman was entirely overlooked, but under Coltilettls good riding was promiueut from the start and after racing Brilliant Ray, the early pacemaker, into defeat easily held Moco safe. Plucky did nothing to warrant the support accorded him. -The steeplechase was the second race on the program and it was contested by some real good, timber toppers, resulting in victory for Robert Oliver from the Widener pair, Joyful and Frank B. Tho latter elected to make the running and during the first turn of the field opened up a wide gap, whilu his opponents were content to remain , under restraint. The final time around the leader was displaying signs of distress and Sims brought Robert Oliver up with a rush and catching the Widener starter at the final jump won drawing clear. He was another that was neglected and rewarded his supporters with a large dividend. Sam Louis at private terms this morning purchased from Milton Smith the four-year-old finy Titanium. JOCKEY M. HENDERSON IS SUSPENDED. . Steeplechase jockey M. Henderson has been sus pended for the remainder of the meeting and his case referred to the Maryland Racing Commission. Impudent language to racing officials is the stated charge against the rider. The Carmandale yearlings will be sold at public auction by the Thoroughbred Sales Co. in the paddock at 1lmlico on November 10. W. L. Oliver, with three horses, and A. G. Weston, with seven, the property of Thomas Clyde, shipped by motor van to Pimlico this morning. At the conclusion of the Pimlico meeting J. DT. Stotler will proceed to Lexington, Ky., to take over six yearlings, the property of G. W. J. Bissell of Pittsburgh, Pa. J. F. Schorr will retire the E. B. McLean horses to winter at the Beuuing track at the conclusion of the meeting. Jockey A. Wallace was suspended for five days by starter Milton for disobedience at the barrier yesterday. r The following claims were lodged yesterday: Sam Louis took King Trojan for ,215 from T. K. Crist and G. W. Foreman took Franc Tireur and Mr. Brummel. The former cost .1,941.67, whilo the latter stood him ,912.
