Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-31
Diamond Jubilee, Owned by the
Prince, Captures the English
Derby.
England's Great Classic Turf Event,
With $4,000 as the
FRYE.
American Horse, Disguise II, Takes
third Place Other sporting
Events


yesterday the race for the Derby
stakes of 5000 sovereigns was won by
the prince of Yates Diamond Jubilee,
by ST. Simons, out of Perdita III. Oh.
Jones). The duke of Portland's b. c.
Simon Dale, by st. Simon, out of Is
may On. Cannon) was second. James
r. Keene's Disguise II, by Domino, out
of Bonnie Gal Crod Sloan) third. Time.
2::4e
to the straight. where Disguise II drew
TO the front, but gave way to Diamond
Jubilee, who, stalling off the challenge
of Simon Dale, Won by half length
amidst deafening cheers. A length
separated second and third horses.
Bonarosa was fourth.
The scenes and incidents along the
Epson road on one Derby day differ
little from another Derby day. But the
Introduction of union jacks and ban
ners inscribed Johannesburg" in
joyful recognition of Lord Roberts
entry into the Cold Reef City, was a
feature of the sporting holiday.
On the downs portraits of the queen
and the favorite generals We're marked
and distinctive features of yesterdays
jollitication. Altho the weather was
not promising, the exodus from London
was hardly less remarkable than in
previous years. The EPSON road was
contested by every variety of vehicle,
while the trains had difficulty in carry
ing the throngs.
large number of Americans pa
tronized the coaches, including Capt.
johnson. Walter Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Flagler. n. Il. Kaplans, of Pitts
burg; T. II. McAulitfe and j. Alter
bury. of New York; f. II. Butler. of
Buffalo, n. ": Miss Ada Butler, Miss
Josephine Barber. of Buffalo; Mrs.
Daniel Manning. Mrs. L. NJ. Southern
and Miss velasquez, of New York:
Mrs. j. I. High, of Chicago; Frank
Andrews, of New York W. p Stew
art and "Al. and Tom Johnson, OF
cleveland, o.
In the paddock prior to the big race
there Was n brilliant gathering. ]. r.
keene. FoShall keene and number OF
American friends watched Disguise III.
being saddl@d. Diamond Jubilee was the
center of attraction. and continually in
lScreased in popularity.
/ As the horses paraded the prince OF
/ Wales left the club Enclosure and stood
Ion the course, raising his hat III re.
sponse to the great cheers Which greeted
4 Diamond Jubilee as the5colt led the pro-
lces.ian. Among the well-known persons
4 observed in the vicinity of the prince OF
/ Wales party We're the duke of Devon
shire, Lord Rothactild. the marquis OF
I Londonderry. the duke of Portland
/ Lord Russell of Killowen. Lord William
.Beresford, Earl Cadogan and the Ear
.of Durham, and their greetings Were
Iheartiest when Diamond Jubilee was
announced To- have won.
4 The present generation will never eff
face the scene when the prince of Wales
/ 3Persimmon captured the blue ribbon O.
/ the turf, but yesterdays demonstration
4 when Persiinmons' own brother gave
1.-THE prince of Wales a second Derby wa
4 almost its equal. For a moment within
Il fifty yards of the post, Simon Dale
! wonderful stride seemed TO threaten TIL
4 favorite's chances. His head reache,
4 Diamond Jubilte's sirth, but the lat
ter's splendid form enabled him t
maintain a short length lead, until, Ii
the midst Of mighty cheers, he passe,
1.-THE post a winner.
The crowd then Went wild with cheer
ing. Hats. flags, sticks, etc. flew in tn
air as the princess of Wales stood upi
L the royal box. smiling her acknowledg
n1ents Of applause, while the prince O
Wales and Lord William Reresfor
pressed forward to lead the winner L
: the Enclosure. Then the little Jockey
Jones. was taken to the royal box ant
amid renewed cheers from the Grove
received the personal congratulations 4
the princess
j, Tod Sloan, the American Jockey, wa
; also congratulated on his excellen
!. showing, and Mr. Keene express I'D hi
: satisfaction at winning place. Incl
Ia dentally the American contingent wer
heavy losers on the day.
!: The prince of Wales last evening CAV
the customary dinner party to member
of the Jockey Club His guests include
the duke of Connaught, the duke
York. the duke Of Cambridge, Prime
Christian. the duke OF Devonshire, TIL
duke of Portland and Earl Cadogan.