Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-22
Meteorological Report.
MAY 81. 1891 10 P. MI
Or. Bailsy's Plsa for Rs-instatsmsnt
of Nelson.

CHICAGO, May 81 Last evening DR.. G.
Fl. Bailey, Maine State veterinarian, pre-
sented petitions before the board Of appeal
of the National Trotting Association, at the
Leland House in this city for the re-instate-
ment Of the well-known breeder Nelson and
of his celebrated stsllion "Nelson". DR..
Bailey in presenting these petitions made
statement Of reasons therefor. First. he
claimed that the representative men Of the
State both in politics and in industry be-
lieved that Nelson had already been amply
punished and that he should be re-inststed
not only on that account but for the pro-
motion of the breeding interests. In sub
mitting the petitions he cited the names of
tie governor, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. three
ex-Governors, Psyson Tucker and other
well-knovn gentleman. who have signed the
petitions.
Dr.. Bailey said that aside from the ques-
ton of jurisdiction or the treatment which
the American Association may give to Nell
son il the National Association fails to re-
instste him, and aside from the consdera-
ton that many may stsy out il both Associ-
atoms refuse 10 re.instate--he came to
Chicago to present the case on its merits,
Said the Doctor -
~ believe that Nelson has been punished
enough for the commission of the oaly
error Of his whole career on the Turf -
You know" continued the Doctor, "lhat
acting under the advice Of friends of the
National Association, Nelson confessed his
wrong. He has suffered the extreme
penalty known TO the g-law-two years
Of exile-the seasons Of 80 and Of 81 for
at least the colt stakes of 81 has been
closed.
while the arch conspirator in this case,
Noble, is privileged TO trot on Western
tracks-and these are all the tracks he
cares for-Neison is debsrred from both
associations, so that if there is any virtue
in the injunction of Mr.. Noble that should
debar the National Association from trying
bis case, Nelson should remain in no worse
position than Noble is in, while Mobiles
case is hanging in the balance.
"The breeding interests continued DR..
Bailey, 'insist that Nelson should be rein
stated"
DR.. Bailey vigorously enlarged on these
points at some length,
The doctor is very hopeful that favorable
action on Nelson's Reinstatement will be
taken by the board Of appeal.
Roy Wilkes and Number Esvsn"
Cases
CHICAGO, May 21 The only thing done
of consequence at todays board of review
OF the National Trotting Association was
the giving out Of the decision that the Roy
Wilkes case will net be reopened. In 1889
Roy Wilkes, champion pacing stallion Of
the world, record 2. .0S Ia. was expelled by
the Track Association at Lexington KY,
Of which he is member Of the National
Trotting Association, it was alleged that in
his race there Roy Wilkes was "pulled" to
allow Bessemer to win.
The board decided the Gaze of the horse
known SIS Number seven" that had won
races under that name, also Seven" and
| "Seven Shot, Jacob Livingston. his
| owner, Carlisle, Pa, has forfeited $500,
and convinced the board the aliases were
| unin.e ntionsl. The monsy wss refunded
| and the horse reinststed.