CRESCE-US, 2:02»/4 



over Cresceus's back, never touching him, however. 

 The champion appeared to know what was required 

 of him, and gamely made an effort to increase his 

 speed, the runner hanging along at his saddle until near 

 the wire, when he fell back, Cresceus going under the 

 w^ire in 2 :o6^, with a steady, powerful stride. 



When the time was announced the crowd cheered 

 and applauded the champion liberally. At the stable, 

 while Cresceus was being cooled out after the per- 

 formance, it was noticed that the champion trembled 

 slightly. "That is on account of the track," said Mr. 

 Ketcham ; "it was hard on him. I was compelled to 

 drive him a long mile, for I discovered that as soon as 

 I got near the pole he would strike the wheel of the 

 sulky, and consequently I kept him very nearly in the 

 middle of the track. I considered the mile to-day just 

 about as good as 2 103 on the Cleveland track." 



