Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1898 — Singular Wager. [ARTICLE]

Singular Wager.

One of the most singular wagers ever zeard of has been proposed for a horse race In Cassia County, Idaho. “Dlamondfleld Jack” was convicted of murfier in that county recently, and a motion for a new trial has been made. The result of the motion hinges on whether It was possible for the defendant to have made a certain ride in a certain length of time, the defense alleging it could not have been done, although one of the witnesses of the prosecution says he has made the ride. Now the defense has proposed that the prosecution may select horses and riders and make the attempt at the expense of the defense. If the ride is made the defense loses its chances for getting a new trial. It will mean, if the offer Is accepted, a ride with the life of ‘‘Diamondfield Jack” as the stake.— Philadelphia Press.