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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
BIDS RECEIVED FOR
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Are Being Tabulated by Secretary Eel.
lows OF Board OF Control.
FIGURES OF THE COMPETITORS
Hardest Contest Is Always Waged for
the Contracts for Pencils, Paper
and Pens..Large Quantity of These
Articles Are Used by the Pupils in
the Schools of the City.

The bids for school supplies over
| which there is such a hot fight every
year are now being tabulated by Secre-
| tary Fellows, SO that the supply COM
mittee when 1t is ready to begin work
can make ready comparisons.
The biggest fight is generally on
pencils. papers and pens of which a vast
| amount is used in the schools every
year. The different bids en- these and
other principal items are appended:
| PETERS. YORK & co.
| 6,060 pencil pads. sl6s5 per NJ,
Commercial nJte paper. 100 recims, Col
umha, S3l.5O; Advance. si5.5os Ciyde, si5'
Violet, SOS,
Foolseap, 200 res,ms. sl2s. siA5. $3.50, SEQ
according TO quality.
| Letter heads, 200 reams, same as above,
| 500 packages envelopes, No, tx; white,
6oc. per RI; price for lot. $3.50,
so dozen blackboard erasers. $50.
25 pounds pencil erascrs, sli5o,
| 20 gross lead pencils: Eagle, sos per
gross; Dixon cabinet. s2.iO per gross.
500 gross lead pencils, Eagle, school
drawing, S1.7S per gross; Dixon high school
or Metropolitan. S2.4S per gross.
12O gallons Stafford universal ink, $73.
| 12O gallons Carter's school ink, Si2.75.
| 600 gross of pens, Eagle L 40, 41c. Gil
lofts No. Col +. F., 52c.; Eastcrbrooks No.
| 12S. 45c.
100 gross Eagle pen holders, s64.
SCRANTON REPUBLICAN.
$4,000 pencil pads. S7S7.
100 reams commercial note paper, 4Sc.
per ream.
200 reams foolscap, soc. per ream.
200 reams letter heads, SOC. per ream.
500 packages envelopes, No. 295, 45c. No.
2l95. 3Sc.: No. 2295. &c.
Electric Stamp and Stationery Co.-Oak-
land mills paper-note, cap or letter, 11lac.
per pound.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
SERVANT GIRL FINED.
Threw Garbnge Into the Street When
Mr.. kinsiey Was Looking.

Anna Murphy. domestic at the st.
Denis, was arrested by Street Commits
sioner Kinsley yesterday for throwing
garbage into Railroad alley.
Alderman Howe let her off with the
payment of the costs and would have
discharged her with only reprimand,
but for her refusal to listen to the al
derman'S lecture.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12

sobriety. and the necessities Of them
selves and their families.
The convention adjourned at $50
o'clock yesterday to reconvene at 9
O'Clock this morning. A number of
other solicitors are expected to be on
hand today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
Concert at Mountain Park.

On Saturday Bauer's band of this
city will run an excursion to Mountain
Park. A feature of the occasion will
be a concert by the Ninth Regiment
band of Wilkes-Barre and Bauer's
band, which will be musical treat.
The excursion promises to attract n
large crowd. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12

Mile. Braun has vacated her rooms
over Finley's and will reopen her dress
making establishment on her return
from Paris. about the middle of Septem-
bee, 81 $40 and 512 Spruce street. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
FELL BETWEEN THE CARS.
John Burnett Fatally Injured at the
Sterrick Creek COlIicrv

John Burnett, Slav, was so seriously
injured at the Sterrick Creek colliery
at Jessup, Monday, that he died soon
afterwards. He was riding on some
loaded gondolas and fell between them,
sustaining the injuries that resulted in
his death.
Burnett was thirty years of age and
unmarried.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
Hotel Warwick.

Ocean end of South Carolina avenue.
Atlantic City, N. ]. Fine lawn and good
view Of the ocean.
Daniel Coleman, Prop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
KILLED BY A FALL OF TOP COAL.

Michael COrcOran Meets Death in
Riverside Coal COmpany's Mine.
Michael Corcoran was killed by fall
of top coal in the Riverside Coal COM
pany's mine near Archibald yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Corcoran was a miner and re-
sided on South Main street, Archibald.
He is survived by a wife and several
children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12
Great
Re- BuiIdinR
: Sale.

These Goods consist of Ingrains and
Brussels. This is genuine Mark
Down Sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-12

Now Is the time to have your
furs repaired by the only practi.
cal furrier in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
CHANCE FOR A SPAT.
Russians Seize Disputed Ter.
ritory.
NATIONS WAR SHIPS THERE.
British and American Inter-
ests Represented.
Intense Excitement Prevails
in Consequence.
POSITION OF SPAIN GIVEN.
Queens Speech on Cuban
Situation.
Uncle Sam Declared to Have
Acted Squarely.
Intense Excitement Prevails
in Consequence.
POSITION OF SPAIN GIVEN.
Queens Speech on Cuban
Situation.
Uncle Sam Declared to Have
Acted Squarely.

LONDON. May IA Shanghai
special says the Russians through an
American agent named Smith have
taken possession Of the disputed ter
ritory ut Chico Foo, over which the
British claim rights. Six British
war ships are there and four United
States war ships.
Intense excitement prevails at
Chez Foo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Thi. 10 Ncaps sos yncss sssn
SAKEN 10 TASK ny KRrGn,,.
Tan>wai rrr~idrps Would LiA. TO Ha,
peen In koutlon Rse~stIv

r~ns~si rr~.idcas Would Lii. to Have
peen In kousion Recessiy.
PRrroRiA. May i2.-Ircsid.n, Kyur.,
has granted an inteSvtcv 10 prs. rcpnc.
.ntrsve, In winch he said that he was
astonlshol NJ the official defense Of Cecil
Rhodes aud the ChaNcrcd South Afr.ca
company In Fridays debate in the house
~ cou,mons. He said he wished tbs. he
could hive been there so az TO bc able 70
personally floov the arguments of some os
the speakers. Tho recent plot is inds1cns-
ihle. and thosc who engineered 10 should
bc punished. he said.
rhe sccrctary ~ state - the Transvaal
Dr. ". u Lcsds. has scnt a Telegram to
GovcrnE Air Hcculcs Robinson r,scrriDg
to newspaper statements that the imperial
go'sumcnt still displays partiality
towards the 4rCtors u the Charter,i
south Mia company, and especially
towards Cecil Rhodes. DIR. Leytis snys:
This government does not believe the
corr'~tncss 20 these statements. In thek
opinion the company M at present con-
trotl-d i n source OF danger to the whole
OF south Africa. The invasion Of the
TrnnsSnol VIZ made by officers and troops
0rry ss Ac company's arms.
Inc position uf the p,~spns who knew
beforchand the plan of the incursion and
who salsort,d it Is defended by the state
ment that they acted in the interests and
Tor the extenSon of imperialism in South
Africa. The Tnnsvaal government does
not believe that the end ought to justify
the means and Is convinced that the
queens government does not desire to be
served by such criminal actions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Proceedings in Congress Briefet

WAsHHGToS, May p.-The senate
passed. u few bills Of local interest and
thsn put In the remainder Of the day on
the amendment to the river and habor bin
providing for a harbor ut Santa Moni0,,
Gala. Frye was speaking in favor Of the
place, which was brought about by tho
Ack of quorum when some pension bills
came up.
The session Of tho house was almost en-
tircly devoted TO the consideration of Dis
trfct Of Columbia business. A bin w7s
p0sas,d % authorize tho secretary Of tho
treasury 70 detnn revenue cutters 20 en-
force regulations a rcgattss. a prrlimi-
nary conference report on the Indian ap-
proprf8t1sp bhl was agreed to, and tho
title of Maddox, Of Georgia, to his seat
yaaa oonf}ru,ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
SsSwsus.. sk..s. Re,k~av strike.

HIhvAtUHH, May l3-Ss1ect cars were
running On many lines yesesnxiny manned
hy new racf. mostly imported fDem Chi
cago. 7heycompany Is advertising In the
local Iapcrsfer more motorrcn and con-
ductSfs. and claims that 1t is rrciv!ng
applications by the scose The railway
ofIicioas assert that within three days cars
Will be running on all lines as before tho
strike and TINT ,hey expect no trouble. IL
IL fUarsi. however, that thcse will be
trouble, "a the strikers are growing ugly
at the omtnous manner in which they nrc
being ignorcd by tho company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

and Major White write 10 The Times this
morning with reference to the report from
FrctoTia that extracts have been pub
lishcd there from q copy of q note book
kept by Major White, and which Is now
in the hands Of the prosecution. 1t was
said that an entry for Dec - in the note
book read: Received dispatch from Cecil
Rhodes to move at once TO johannesburg "
Dr. Jameson and Major White both
emphatically deny that they ever resolved
dispatches from Cecil Rhodes directing
their forces to advance upon Johannes
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

Probably the oldest timber in the
world Is found in the ancient temples
OK Egypt in connection with stone work
which is known to be at least 4, 600
years old This. the only wood used in
the construction Of the temples, is in
the form Of ties, holding the end of one
stem to another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
sPAIN's POSITION Is STATED.
outlined In the Queens speech to the
Costes.

Costes.
NAnGID, Mny Is.-Thc cortes rcassem-
bid yesterday. The speech from the
throne announces measure aiming to cs
tabli.h IN tho Antilles an administration
of purely local character, giving the
country colony VI It's own finance, while
maihtninlSg intact Spoin's sovereign
rshss Tho sIsch declares thns spain
has ftlkiued beyond Isassuro ths proullses
she uisdo to thc Cubans sfscr the first IT.
Nbcllioh. Tho rlattons/ with foreign pow
vs,, Mo sp-Uth ays, nro cScclleDt. In rho
United Ss1tes, dArspise sho efyHts u public
opfnkon In tho contrary dirsfion, tho
prcsldons and his goversment havc mt
s'psNrotcd themselves fPsn thc lins ~ oob-
duo sasi .ho royni ffs.ndShip vA,rh hsvs
always exStebhtsesn The 40 coan1sa
sirsps Mr. crvwssrn Il The rgpuhser.
etiiI Spain WIN Yscpars Gps vav.
rhs sp~ch prsi~'s tho conAucs n the
sNny and nsvy during shs struggle IN
CutA. The ppvcrnmsht Il. actively ocou-
psd with nm fncrNisc 10 the defcn-~ for
the peninsula and for the colonies. Tho
army will soon NJ provided with now pat
tern riilrs aud oomplSe artillery equip
m,Ut. Spsin has al,ady incrcasssi her
nsvy bv twenty -fivo s.,inira,s nod other
vessels, An cxtrssor,iinary Sud..t will to
ypscntNi ~ provide for tho sc.,ut-ition VI
nov ships and for Improving she arcnnls.
No Time fur Reform I'm Cuba.
'Rhc quoon rcr,n. rcfrrrd during tho
spc,h to the mcusuv eote nv tho cham
'srs for Nforins In CNita and Porte Rico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Her Hope.

"This K ray is doing wonders for
mankind" he remarked
YES, his wife replied 1T has done
lots for mankind Maybe it'll be devel-
oped in the course Of time to where it
Will enable womankind to see whether
her hat is On straight or not without
looking in the glass "-Washington
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
BANKERS IN CONSPIRACY.

% says Judge Wall in the Ramsay Stats
Money Case.
CARLYLE, Ill, May 12.-Tcn Chicago
bankers conspired with the late Rufus n
Ramsay, as treasurer of Illinois, to violate
the law and wrongfuliy to use the money
Of tho people for their own pecuniary
benefit.
This is the decision Of Judge George A
Wall in the case entitled John H. Wit
beck ct al. VS.. the estate of Rufus n. Ram
say, deceased" which decision was filed
here yesterday.
This decision will give the estate to tht
local creditors of Ramsay's bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
The Chicago Marshall Murder.

CHICAGO, May 12:-1wo witnesses posi-
tfvody identified Clarence White as one
Of the murderers of Thomas j. Marshall
who was shot TO death because he objected
to an attempt 20 rob his store. White wns
the chief witness against Dix, the detective
whom jury sent to life imprisonment
for killing another man whom he thought
was White and who was helping escape
justice at the time of the shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

NEwMsK, n. J., May l2.-The strike of
journcynen carponters in this city for
ea.7s day and eight hours on Saturday
was compromised at n meeting of the men
and the bosses yesterday. Themcn agreed
n accept ESQ a day until Aug. /, after
which time they are to receive s2.s5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

wAsHrSGrox, May 1e.-it is officially
stated that in view of the representations
Of this government the execution Of the
men caught on the filibuster Competitor
by the Spanish in Cuba will be postponed
until the question of the Interpretation Of
our tratics with Spain covering such cases
IL e,ctlci
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Forest FIRES In Wisconsin.

MAnrNErTE, Wis, May i2.-Forcst fires
aro burning all over Marincttc county,
notwithstanding the very wet weather this
spring. At Middle Inlet, "a small town
above Ellis junction, ON the st. Paul
railw y. the citizens were obliged to sum
mon aid from crew in the Pcsh,igo Luin.
Der company's camp to save the place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
A. r. A. D,lcr>,.. N, >yr.h,nr,or

wAsnISoToS, May is.-Abou, fifty dele
gates to the Supreme council Of the AIncri-
can Protective association are In the city
for the convention which begins today,
and which. on account Of the troublesome
questions TO b. dealt wakh, will probably
be In session for several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
TOO HOT FOR THE mETHooIsTs.
hut Thoy fI1 the Time for the Election Of
the New Bi,hops.

hsus Ihoy f11 the Time for the Election Of
the New Bishops.
CLEvELAND, May l2.-Tbe high temper
aturc and tbs humidity Of the atmosphers
both operated to prevent burst Of oratory
mt the Methodist Episcopal general confer
encc yesterday, and the routine business
transacted was disposed Of with as little
effort as possible. The most important
question disposed Of was the fixing Of the
time for the election Of bishops. The cleo
ton will begin on Thursday Of this wech
and continue until all the officers arc
chosen.
Resolutions were presented favoring the
obliteration Of the color line in the eleo-
ton OF bishops and condcmning 1ynching,
both II which were referred TO appropriate
committees without actfon. Another reso-
lption proposing reduction in the sala.
rtes OF conference officials because Of tho
hard times WIS also referred to q com.
Ipittee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
A. r. A. In Session.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The su-
preme court Of the American Protec-
tive association held an Informal
meeting this morning. No business
was transacted except the appoint
ment of the committee on creden-
tials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

The dog watch" q term used by
sailors, was once the dodge watch. a
short watch being introduced between
those longer in duration in order that
too great an amount Of work should not
be put upon the same men in the course
Of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Makes an Od,ol, Compar,.on.

LONDON, May 12.-The Graphic, COM
mentins upon the question at issue be-
tween the United States and Spain over
the men sentenced to death at Havana,
compares the Competitor cases to the
Jameson raid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

CADIz. Ky. May 12.-During a
severe hail and wind storm J. J..
Wallace. a prominent farmer, and
three sons sought shelter under q
tree. Lightning struck it and killed
all four instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

Occasional showers this afternoon
and tonight and "Wednesday morn
ing; weather unsettled: cooler
Wednesday night. East to south.
eriy winds. Today's temperature "a.
F. J. WALz, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
The Senate Committee.

WASHINGTON. May 12.-Chairman
Morrill,, of the senate finance COM
mittes. has appointed Senators Har-
ris. Vest and Waltham, democrats,
and Platt. republican, and Jones. OF
Nevada. populist, the sub committee
to investigate bond sales under the
PETER resolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
THE BOND INVESTIGATION.

Secretary Carl'sle and the Senate Com
mittee Ready.
WASHINGTON. May 12.-Secretary
Carlisle has received a letter from
Chairman Morrill, of the. senate
finance committee. notifying him oi
the passage of the bond investigat-
ing resolution, and asking him if he
desires to be heard. The secretary
replied that he was ready as the com.
mittee may direct, but calls attention
to the fact that it will take time to
prepare the information evidently
desired by the resolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

THE SUNDAY BARBER SHOP LAW.
sapreme COart Declares 1t Unconsti
tuaeonal.

tuR1onal.
SPRINGFIELD, May 12.-The su.
preme court today decided the bar
ber shop Sunday closing law uncon.
stitutional. as legislation operating
against the receipts of the owner
which are constituted properly.
The court also decided that drug
stores and other places operating
soda fountains cannot be compelled
to sell to colored persons. or anyone
else il not desired. That such trans.
actions are not necessary to life and
can be operated at the will oi
the owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
In Tannsr,a Old shoss.

CHICAGO. May 12.-At . meeting
of the republican state central COM
mittee Charles p. Hitch, of Edgar
county, was unaninously chosen
| chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Methodist Church Hlrued.

ELDORA, Ia, May 12.-The Methodist
church at Ackley burned. Loss, S3,UO;
insured for 81 600. 1t was the work Of in
cendiaries, supposed to have been tramps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
CODY LAW is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Barber Shops in Illinois May Now Run
"Witie Open"
QUINCY, May 12.-The supreme court Of
Illinois iAls decided that the Cody law for
Sumiay closing u barber shops is uncon-
stitutional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
Held Office Nearly Forty Years.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Richard A. Storrs,
deputy comptroller of New York city,
died yesterday, aged &c years. He had
been in the city's service continuously
since 1857, and most of that time in tho
finance department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

Pure. rich blood is the true cure
for nervousness, and Hoods Sarsa-
pnrilla is the one true blood purifier
and nerve touic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

CHICAGO. May 12.-Daniel McCar-
thy. . book binder. shot and killed
his wife and fed. Drink caused the
tragedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

The most certain sign Of being born
with great qualities is to he born with.
out envy.-Rochefoucauld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12
ALMOST HAD A RIOT.
How Missouri Republican
Conventions Run.
BITTER FACTI0NAL FIGHT on.
Neither Side Allowed in the
Hall.
One Contingent Attempting
to Break in.
BARBER SHOP LAW IS VOID.
Sunday Closing Contrary to
Illinois Constitution.
A Decision Also of Interest to
Druggists.
One Contingent Attempting
to Break in.
BARBER SHOP LAW IS VOID.
Sunday Closing Contrary to
Illinois Constitution.
A Decision Also of Interest to
Druggists.

ST. JOSEPH. No., May 12.-The
factional fight for supremacy in the
republican state convention between
Eilley and Kerens almost led to riot
today. The local committee refused
to allow either faction in the hall till
they compromised their differences
The Filley faction had tickets issued
by Filley some days ago, and they
endeavored to break in with batter
ing ram, but the police interfered.
The delegates who stood in the hot
sun for hours were furious, and
threatened to turn down both fac.
tiens when the convention finally
opened.
1t was after l before the trouble
was patched up and the doors
opened. Chairman Filley called the
convention to order.
Another Contest In Delaware.
DOVER, May 12.-The republican
state convention met at noon. The
Addicks and Higgins factions had 8
preliminary struggle over the ap-
pointment of the committee on cre-
dentlals. The Addicks faction won.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-12

Jameson Differ, with Kruger.
LoSDVs, May IL 10th .Dr. jameson
The record-union., 1896-02-05
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

The following articles of incorporation
have been filed in the office Of the Sec
retary of State:
The Larrabee Indicator Company.
Principal place of business, Sacra-
mento. Capital stock, $4,000 with
81, ,325 600 subscribed, and George S.
Brand and William Gutenberger of Sac
ramento. William Goodfriend and A M.
D. Mcintosh Of Stockton and G. E. Lar
rabee of Berkeley as directors.
The First Missionary Baptist Church
Of Waterford Principal place of
business, Waterford, Stanislaus
County, with Mrs. o. Summers, c. NJ.
Waterford and J. G. Hudleson and G.
W Nelson of Hickman as directors.
The Oleta Canal and Power Company
Principal place of business, San Fran
cisco. Capital stock, S1,000000, with
$40 subscribed, and D. r. Thomas. b.
W Thomas, ". NJ. SWEET, L. P. Thomas
and F. A. Berlin of San Francisco as
directors.
The Continental Motor and Traction
Company. Principal place of business,
San Francisco. Capital stock, 81, 1,000,-
600, with $4,000 subscribed, and Philip
La Montague. w. r. Smedburg, A. ].
Powie. G. l. Ives and W. B. Hooper of
San Francisco as directors.
The Phil. Hirschfield Company. Prin-
cipal place Of business, Los Angeles.
Capital stock, $4,000, all subscribed,
with Charles B. Newman of Colfax,
Wash, T. Rinaldo of San Jose, Phil
The record-union., 1896-02-05
'TROTTING INTERESTS.
A Convention Called Of All Persons
Interested in Harness Racing.


A convention Of breeders. trainers,
horsemen, representatives of the dis
trict agricultural associations, horse
owners, and all others who are
interested in harness-horse rae
ing has been called to be held
at the rooms of the Pacific Coast Trot-
ting Horse Breeders Association, 313
Bush street, San Francisco. on the 18th
Of this month, at Z p. m.
The object of the meeting is to plan
such organized action as will do most
toward perfecting a racing circuit this
year; to adopt such methods and gov
ernment as will afford the horsemen
and associations the greatest amount
of mutual protection; to advance ideas
aiming to make harness-races more
interesting, popular and profitable
One of the important features of the
convention viii be the formation of an
Owners and Trainers Association, as
has been suggested, and the matter
win be taken UP at this meeting.
President Head of the Pacific Coast
Trotting Horse Breeders Association
says: THE necessity for concerted ac-
ton was never SO urgent as at the pres
ent time, and everyone whose interests
are at stake should be present, and by
united efforts take such steps as will
tend to insure a. successful season for
harness-racing this year.
1T is especially important that the
Pacific Coast District Associations be
represented, as well as the horsemen,
the interest Of both parties in the sue
cess Of the race meetings being identi-
CAL"