Breeder and sportsman . ay appointed for the race. Starters to be namedthrough tbe entry box, at the usual time of closingthe day before the race. Three-quarters of a mile. mile and a quarter. The Quickstep Stakes. A sweepstakes for two-year-olds, (foals of 1886), $25 each, $10 forfeit, $750 addod; tbe second to receive$200, aud the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of two races of any value to carry 5 lbs, extra. Maid-ens allowed C lbs. Half a mile. Please observe that iu the above stakes declarations aro permitted for a small forfeit. Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks can obtain t
Breeder and sportsman . ay appointed for the race. Starters to be namedthrough tbe entry box, at the usual time of closingthe day before the race. Three-quarters of a mile. mile and a quarter. The Quickstep Stakes. A sweepstakes for two-year-olds, (foals of 1886), $25 each, $10 forfeit, $750 addod; tbe second to receive$200, aud the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of two races of any value to carry 5 lbs, extra. Maid-ens allowed C lbs. Half a mile. Please observe that iu the above stakes declarations aro permitted for a small forfeit. Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks can obtain them by applying to the Secretary, or at the office ofthe lil; i I I >ri; and Spohtsman. Nominations and all communications to be addressed to tbe Secretary, Palmer House, Chicago* 111. A Prograiumo will also bo arranged for an Autumn meeting, beginning Sept. 1st, for which Seven Stakeswill be advertised indue time, to close in March, 1888, P. H. SHERIDAN, Lieut-Gen. U. S. A., * J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary. Vol. XIT. No 313 EDSH STREET SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1888. General Topics. The break in the weather was hailed with general accla-iriation. The rain came and the frogs are merry. Whatbecame of them when the frost- held sway is beyond myKnowledge. The California frogs, at least that branch of thetribe which dwell in onr part of Oakland, are a by their music there mast be thousands within afew blocks, though in all the years I have listened to theirmelody not one has been seen. The first decided rainfallopaus the concert. For months previona there has not beena paddle, and they must hibernate during the summerand autumn, burrowing deeply to get to moisture^ Backhome the piping was a token that spring was near at hand,welcome music. Three timed frozen up and then warmthand blossoms, green fields and verdant prairieS; There willbe green hills how, and the foals which have made theirappearance will soon get the benefit of milk whic
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