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New York Notes AQUEDUCT, L. I., N. Y., June 21. Walter Faust was among the arrivals. He came from his New Orleans home and plans to remain for some time. Trainer J. Weipert was granted permission to waive the apprentice allowances on Helen Spot, a starter in the opening race here yesterday. The horse toted 110 pounds and was ridden by J. Rienzi. Alfred Hennen Morris, one of the two living founder members of the Jockey Club, will be the visiting steward representing that body at the forthcoming Empire City meeting which will be held at the Jamaica course. Steeplechase rider F. Bellhou.se, who was thrown when his mount Sir Bluesteel fell in the steeplechase event here on Saturday, Is suffering from a broken wrist according to latest reports. Herbert Bayard Swope, chairman of the New York Racing Commission, and Mrs. Swope v ere visitors over, the week-end. Racin fans were jubilant to hear that electric trains will be permitted to run to Belmont Park, according to the latest ODT ruling, which would undoubtedly mean that the Saratoga Associations meeting would be held at the Elmont course. George D. Widener. president of Belmont ; Park, was a week-end visitor at Aqueduct.! He was on hand to see his Lucky Draw r annex the Tremont here on Saturday. Sol Rutchick sold Water Pearl to the| Hudson Valley Farm here over the weekend at private terms. A. Dunn will condition the horse for the new owners. Nineteen claims were filed during the first two weeks of the current meeting to- i tailing 0,100. The city sales tax amounted I to 01. Fred Parks, steeplechase racing secretary and handicapper, will go on a short t fishing trip at the close of the Aqueduct t meeting before resuming his duties for the Saratoga meeting. J. Douglas Geddes, whose famous "Ged-des | gate men direct the service to the patrons at the gates and stands at various 5 tracks throughout the country, will have a large crew on hand for the Garden State Park meeting which opens on July 7. They will be under the supervision of his chief assistant. John Boylan.
