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Evening journal., 1904-06-07
BIG CROWD AT
HORSE SHOW
OPENING DAY FINDS HORSE SHOW PARK
THRONGED WITH THOSE WHO COME
TO SEE THE NOTED EQUINES AND
BE SEEN

Although the skies have been overcast
almost all morning with htful clouds, the
sun struggled through sufficiently 10
cause large crowds of people. in true
horse-show attire, TO make their way to-
ward Delaware Horse Show Park to att
tend the opening Of the fourth annual ex-
hibtlon Of the Delaware Horse Show As
sociahlon
Soon after noon long lines Of carriag ges,
traps and automobiles began entering the
grounds and taking advantageous po-
sltions around the ring. There were many
parties from a distance and with the aid
OF the weather man. the show will be the
most successful ever given by the local
association.
Not only horse owners but horse lovers
were also there standing close 10 the ning
TO sec the first event An trolley cars go-
ing TO the grounds also we're crowded by
the throng.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt and
Miss May came TO this city this morn
ing. They started yesterday afternoon and
had an eventfui journey from Philadel-
phia.
According to the map Of the chauffeur
the roads are all good between Philade..
phia and Wilmington. but in reality Mr.
Vanderbilt declares they are vile. In ad
dition to the bad roads the party lost IN,
way. and the machine broke down. WheI
the party returned TO The Bellevue. Phila'
delph.a iast night Mr.. Vanderbilt fatty
declared that from this time on he wa'
done with the treacherous automobile
Hereafter horses. trolleys. or steam car
will be good enough for him. he said.
The trip was made TO this city to lool
after the prize horses which Mr.. Wander
bnt values so highly. The machine d
which the trip was made has been left a
No. $50 Orange street and during the sho,
the Vanderbi'ts vii come ami so TO Phil
adelphia each day on a railroad train.
These judges viii ofnciste Roadsteri
trotters snd draught horses. G. o. Wilson
Baltimore, Nd; d. H. Rice, Towsor
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
CRAY MEN BACK DOWN
/. TO TUNE OF REQUEST

staff correspondent Evening Journal.
Dover. June z--At midnight the
state Committee. which had been in
session at the Hotel Richardson most
OF the evening. adjourned. The Gray
men came down the corridor with set
faces. while R. r. Kenney's step was
more buoyant than usual and his per-
enhial smile was broader. He had won
his fight.
The Gray men had presented a set OF
resolutions with a preamble most fat
tering to the Judge. These resolutions
contained instructions" for Gray. In
stantly there were objections, not to
Gray, II was urged but to tie the hands
of the Delaware delegation. Then the
preamble was modified and the word
instruct" was changed to direct
This too, was opposed, and finally the
milder word request" was substituted.
Kenney had won out.
/ The surprising thing was the sur
render OF many professed Gray adher-
ents. Peter J. Ford led the hosts OF
conciliation. He was constantly on the
move, and his argument was that as
Kenney had a majority of the Kent and
Sussex delegations he should be re-
| cognized.
But had he a majority? This ques-
tion was asked again and again, but
there was no ofBcial knowledge that
could make the answer definite. Many
of the New Castle county delegates
were indignant. They demonstrated
with Mr.. Ford and his fellow compro-
misers. They pointed out that ma
jority of the delegates in this Stats
were for an instructed delegation and
that to surrender on the eve OF victory
looked like betrayal. But the compro.
misers have burned their bridges. Som,
time they might need the support o
kenney.
Then it was that L. Irving Hand,
gathered his friends around him. anc
in language forcible and picturesqu,
declared his purpose Of amending tn,
resolutions in open convention. He an
nounced that he proposed to move q
strike out the word request" and in
sert instruct" This would put tn
delegates on record and determin
where they stand.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Rumors OF a letter from Judge Gray
asking that the delegates be not in
structed to vote for him at the national
convection has desmoralized his follow
ers.
Early this morning they were pre-
pared to go in and fight it out in the
convention. If the rumors OF this let
ter prove correct, the convention will
be controlled by Kenney and his
friends.
There is a great deal Of feeling man-
ifested and predictions are heard on
all sides that the dissension and weak
ness manifested probably will result in
the Generalization of the Democratic
party and will ensure Republican sue
cess at the coming election.
Former Congressman L. Irving Han
dy and Willard Salisbury We're unani-
mously elected delegates to the Demo-
cratic National Convention by the
New Castle county delegates in eau
Gus at noon today. The meeting was
caleld shortly after II o'clock at the
New Opera House. ]. wilkins Cooch
was chosen chairman and William l.
Hamann secretary. Following the
reading Of the roll call, former Con-
gresham L. Irving Handy said that
under existing conditions he thought II
would be wise and at the same time de-
sirable to many Of the delegates from
New Castle county to wait there for
something definite from the Kent and
Sussex caucuses. He moved that a re-
cess be taken for three-quarters of an
hour. The motion was seconded, but
before II was acted upon a lively dis
cussion followed as to the propriety OF
taking a recess. Chairman Cooch sug-
gested that considerable other business
such as appointing committees and the
transacting Of routine matters could be
taken up and disposed Of J. Harvey
Whiteman, of Wilmington, opposed the
motion, contending that such pro-
eeeding would be out of the regular or
der of business and no good reason was
assigned for II.
Others including Peter j. Ford. oppose'
the motion. After lengthy discussion Mr.
Handy finally withdrew his motion an'
nominated willard salisbury and Pete
]. Ford for national delegates They
were unanimously elected there being nj
other candidates put in nomination L
the national convention.
For atternates the names OF J. Wilkin
= Cooch. Alexander Comegys. Thomas +
Bayard. James T. Sharp, j. Harve
Wbiteman and /. Irving Handy were pu
in nomination and all withdrew thei
names with - exception Of Mr.. Bayard
Mr. Ford favored the election Of Mr.
Handy as one Of the alternates to tn
convention and said the latter owed
to the Democratic party to sacrifice hi
present fee ing and accept the nomination
Il propose TO surrender my seat at tn
St. Louis convention" said Mr.. Fory
so that Mr.. Handy can present the nam
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Nd. slas Wright Philadelphia. Horses
and ponies in harness, John L. Conoway.
Philadelphia George 3. Huime New
York Hunters. jumpers. combination
and saddle horses. e. Cuttings Merryman.
Baltimore Nd. Edward Grocer. Up.and.
Pa, Veterinary Inspector, DR.. F. II.
Mackie, Baltimore.
These classes will be judged today:
Glass 1S-Horses IN Harness-First prize.
s35 second prize. SIS Dr. H. p. Ewes.
Buster Brown Harry Donnon. Lady
Katharine; Senator Ware. jeanette; David
Lindsay Jr.. Dandy; George Watson. Mar,
vel; Mrs. J. Il. NJ. Grosvenor Parade,
Post Boy. Sultan.
Class 9-Breeding Ciass-Ribbon prizes.
Jesse X. Handy. William NJ; A. II.
Tyson. s.salson; Il. G. swayne. Eiectri-
lkes.
Glass 26-Ladies' Saddle Horses
First prize, S25; second prize, SO. T..
lC. DUPONT, Duke, Scar. Tom; Miss
Helen Lippincott, Peterkin' Miss NJ.
Elaine Wallace. Chum. Miss Marian
Holloway. America. Mrs. A. +. Diet
rich, Buck Mrs. J. b. NJ. Grosvenor,
Freeland. Petroleum.
Glass 13-Horses in Harness-First
prize, $50; second prize. $50. Reginald
/ Vanderbilt. Amazement Astonish-
ment; Mrs. J. b. NJ Grosvenor. Post
Boy Parade, Boy Blue, Jack Horner
Sultan, Khedive.
Class -Roadsters-First prize
plate; second prize. cooling blanket
William Sheele. Abs; Jesse K. Handy
William NJ; John +. Reyburn. ST. An.
idre; Huxley Harvey, Ashland Bess
William Sheele, Doyesford; Harry A
lHolzhauer, Wiltona; r. f. Stotesbury
Bessie Brown; Cyril W. Armstrong
lTexanna, Carlo Depsulet
Class Thigh Steppers-First prize
l$35; second prize. SIS. Dr. II. F
Ewes, Buster Brown; Harry Donnor
Lady Katharine; Senator Ware. Lead
ing Lady; Mrs. j. b. NJ. Grosvenol
i Sensation; Reginald Vanderbilt Her
aid.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
commissioners
AWARD CONTRACTS
Street and Sewer Board Held
Meeting and Considered
Several Matters

A number Of communications were
read and acted upon by the street and
Sewer Commissioners at the meeting
this morning All the members Of the
board were present.
The Delaware and Atlantic, Tele-
graph and Telephone Company asked
permission to erect pole on the
north side OF Ashton street. The re-
quest was granted.
George Rommel. engineer of sewers.
reported that the sewer at Third and
West streets would cost $3.50. The in
let az that point was ordered to be
constructed.
The residents on the south side Of
Fourth street between Lombard and
Pine made application for the curb to
be reset.
A request was heard asking that
Pearl street be graded between Heald
and New Castle avenue 10 conform to
the building line Of row OF new
houses which are now In course OF
erection there. The matter was left to
the street committee to ascertain the
probable cost.
Asked About Land Plot.
II. l.. Evans. representing the Wa
waset Land Company submitted a
drawing Of the plot showing the streets
now open and the streets which IL has
been proposed the city open through
the land. The proposed new street.
would conflict with the present
thoroughfares as they would run di.
sgonally and cause much inconven.
ience 70 the property owners who have
built and bought land there.
The matter was held under advise.
ment and the commissioners viii in.
spect the plot.
Contracts Awarded.
Terra Gotta pipe-Delaware Terra
lCotta Company.
Blue stone gutters-John Maxwell.
Soft coal-Charles Warner Company
Castings-Harlan & Hollingswortt
company.
Setting curb-Simons & Bro.
Setting cutters and crossings-Rob.
ert Simmons.
The contract for stone was no
awarded.
Sewer brick-Wilmington Brick CO
Paving brick-Wilmlngton Brick co
Bar sand, paving sand and kaolii
sand-John NJ. Solomon. Warner &
, Co. and John Long.
Portland cement-John NJ. Solomon
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Mr.. PRIcKETT IMPROVING

William S. Prickett. the well-known
lawyer. who was operated on at the
Presbyterian Hospital. Philadelphia
several days ago. Is said to be improv-
ing slowly. About a week or more ago
Mr. Prickett had some trouble with
his arm and not wishing to take any
chances, ne decided TO have it attend
ed to at once. so went TO the Hospital
i'm Philadelphia where the operation
was performed.
He may be home in the course OF a
few days.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
LEVY COURT SESSION
County Has a Alliance in Bank Of
si77,f12.se.

At the meeting OF Levy Court this
morning Commissioner Hopkins. chair
man OF the finance committee. reported
that the balance in bank to the credit
OF the county is Slf7.il2.S9.
A warrant was ordered to be drawn
in favor OF Sylvester ID. Townsend. Jr.,
for $50, which was for defending John
Joiner, colored, who several days ago
was sentenced to be hanged for muir
der.
On motion II was decided to notify
the tax collectors TO Immediately file
their error lists with the clerk Of tn,
peace for the years 1901 and 1902.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
HOTEL CLERKAT CAMDEN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Special to me Evening Journal.

Camden. June while suffering from
a slight alteration Of the mind induced
by a contracted case Of insomnia, Will
lard Cahil. clerk al the National Hotel
here attempted TO end his life this morn
ing by hanging himself to a tree in the
rear OF his premises.
Neighbors discovered him IN time "a
prevent Ms rash act. Cahill with his wife
and three children 1--we IN the same house
in which Mrs. Edith Hollis in a nt OF In
sanity. shot and killed her husband. Della
ware +. Hollis, last November.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
crlttenton Hom. M.etlnn.

Managers OF the Florence Crittenton
Home will meet at the home tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock No. SOC West
Fifth street The public is invited.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
MR.. SHAW OPENS
CAMPAIGN HERE
CAMP AND GUARD DUTY
Subject Of an Address by Captain
Parke at Officers School.

Captain Ernest Parks was in-
struotor at the monthly school for om-
GERS OF the National Guard last night
and spoke ON Camp and Guard Duty"
An election was held last evening
by Company A. National Guard OF Del
Rware. TO an the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Second Lieutenant
George Davis. W. e. Stover was unan-
imously elected TO the position.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

D. w. LYNCH COMPANY.
During June, july and August. our
stores will close every Thursday AZ noon.
open until II p. m. Saturday evenings.
4th and Madison SITS. Sth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

The Democratic State Con-
vention in session in Dover
late this afternoon put itself.
on record as favoring the
nomination of Judge George
Gray, of Wilmington, ,fot, Presi-
dent of the United States.
The Delaware delegates to the
St. Louis Convention will go
instructed for the jurist. This
is a Waterloo for r. K.
Kenney who opposed an in
structed delegation for Gray.
stan correspondent Evening Journal
Dover, June THE Democratic
state Convention was called to order
at 2.3O o'clock this afternoon py
Willard Salisbury as chairman OF the
state Central Committee and intro
duced Peter ]. Ford as temporary
chairman.
After brief speech Mr.. Ford intro
duced the Rev. Joseph Brown Turner
who prayed that the State might be
delivered from Addicksism, especially
that In the guise of democracy and that
men might have the courage to cah
things by their right names.
The roll was then called and the var
fous caucuses reported their commit
tees. At o'clock the convention TOOK
A recess for a half hour to allow the
committees to prepare their reports
Marvel Has the Letter.
The rumors concerning a letter from
Judge George Gray. requesting that the
delegates from Delaware to the St
Louis convention be not instructed TO
vote for him for President, are well
founded.
1t was learned this afternoon that
such a letter was sent by Judge Gray
10 former Judge David 4. Marvel ana
is now in the latter's possession. This
action Of the Kent and Sussex dele
gates, therefore, must meet the wishes
of Judge Gray.
When the convention reconvened at
twenty minutes of 4 o'clock, the ma
jority members Of the committee on
resolutions presented a resolution en-
dorslng Judge Gray for President and
providing for the instruction Of dele
gates to the national convention foI
Judge Gray
During the reading of this resolu-
ton. loud cheers greeted the mention
of Judge Gray's name. The noticeable
feature. however, was the lack Of en-.
thusiasm shown by the Kent and Sus.
sex delegations. But the New Castle
county delegation made up for the lacl
of the two lower counties by pro
longed outburst Of applause.
The minority report OF committee OF
resolution was presented by Kenne,
and was similar 10 the one presented
by the majority members with the ex
ception that where the word instruct
occurred, the word request" was sub
stituted. Kenney made a long address
requesting the adoption of this secon,
resolution and was frequently cheere,
by the Kent and Sussex delegates.
The eNw Castle county delegate
greeted some of his remarks witt
jeers. and he referred to them a
'jackasses.
Intense feeling exists between tn
New Castle delegates and those of tn
two lower counties and to add to tn
excitement a severe storm broke owe
Dover and the patter of the heav
rain on the roof interrupted the pro
ceedings.
Former Congressman /. Irving Han
dy is now making an address.
STAFF correspondent Evening Journal
Dover, June AT l o'clock this al
ternoon everybody was still at sea
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
JUICE Gray's Position.

II was said here this morning that
Judge Gray would notify the conven-
tion this afternoon that he must not be
considered as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for President.
Andrew c. Gray, one of Judge Gray's
|staunch supporters, denied the rumor
but said that Judge Gray had requested
his friends to prevent the convention
from instructing the Delaware dele
gates for him. as he wished them TO
go to st. Louis and act for the best in
terests of the Democratic party by
voting for the best available candidate
and insure success to the party.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
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JEERS AND KISSES FOR KENNEY

They Came County Men and He Retaed By Calling
Them karreFeeng Between the Upper and the Lower Counties
is ntense-Ford Sensation By Yielding His Seat in the
National Convention to L. Irving Handy
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Of Judge George Gray on the floor Of the
convention as a candidate for president
Of the United States"
Loud Cheering.
Loud cheering followed this declara-
tion made by Mr.. Ford and it was only
after repeated requests by Mr.. Handy
that the delegates finally quieted down.
Mr.. Handy, in answer to Mr.. Ford,
said that it was due to Judge Gray that
no alternate should stand up on the
floor of the St. Louis convention and
nominate him for President Il would
not stand on the floor of the St. Louis
convention and I'm the midst Of dele
gates as an alternate to place in nomi-
nation the name of George Gray" said
Mr.. Handy. Il would want to be one
Of them, their equal" Mr. Ford then
withdrew his name as delegate In favor
of Mr.. Handy and his action was loudly
lapplauded. Mr.. Whiteman then placed
Mr.. Handy's name I'm nomination and
he was elected without a dissenting
vote.
Mr.. Ford and Mr.. Bayard were then
elected alternates. Mr.. Handy moved
that it be the sense Of the New Cas-
tie county delegates that the national
dlegates elected at the convention this
lafternoon be instructed TO vote for
Judge George Gray.
e. c. Dukes. of Baltimore hundred
and John p. Holland. of Milford wer,
elected national delegates at the sus.
sex county caucus. Elihu ]. Morri,
and William 7. Records were elected
alternates. There was a contest be-
tween John p. Holland, of Milford. anC
former Governor Ebe W. Tunnel, o.
Lewes, delegates Mr.. Tunnel wa,
nominated by the Gray men.
KENT county caucus.
As predicted. r. r. Kenney an,
Alexander NJ. Daily were elected ma
tional delegates at the Kent count,
caucus. There was a lively contest be
tween Mr.. DAILY and James II. Hughes
The latter was nominated by the Ora.
men and the fight was so close that il
next TO the last ballot each heceive,
thirty votes. On the final ballot tw
delegates deserted Hughes and vote
for DAILY. There were no alternate
elected.
Judge Gray's Position.
II was said here this morning tha
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
AudIsnss Sane nAmsrIea.II p

Before he spoke IN regard TO the Philip
pine situation Air. Shaw had the audi
ence to stand and sing America"
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Stan correspondent Evening Journal
Dover. June AT l o'clock this af-
ternoon everybody was still at sea.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-16
FORGOT TO CHEER KAISER
WILHELM OPENS THE PRUSSIAN
DIET AND OFFICIAL HEAD OF
"CLAQUE" HAS TO BE PROMPT
ED. ~

Berlin, Jan. 16.-The newly elected
Prussian diet was opened to-day by
Emperor William as King of Prussia,
who read the speech from the throne.
The speech was entirely concerned
with domestic affairs, and referred to
the Improvement in the economic sit
uation in Prussia and to the augmen-
tation Of the revenues, whereby the
financial year of 1908 would show a
surplus. Proposed legislation includes
the completion of. the Berlin-Stettin
waterway, the conversion Of por-
ton Of the Oder into canal and the
improvement of the Oder and Vistula
waterways. ~
The emperor, at the conclusion.
placed his helmet on his head and
waited a moment for the customary
three cheers for the king, which it
is the privilege Of Herr Schaffner, the
oldest member Of the diet, to propose.
Herr Schaffner, however, forgot to do
so, and after an awkward pause the
emperor walked toward the door, fol-
lowed by the princes and ministers.
Some one thereupon prompted Herr
Schaffner, and he proposed the cheers,
which were then heartily given.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-16
PAIR WHO HELD
A TOWN AT BAY
PLUMBER AND HIS WIFE WANT
ED IN IOWA.
Man was ParOled from a HaWkeye
States Prison Only to Embezzle with
His Wife from Their Benefactor-
How He Once Broke Jail in Sioux
City and was Caught in Minneapo-
Special to The Journal.


Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 16.-Acting
upon information in yesterdays dis
patches from Blackjack, Mimi, telling
of one Plummer and woman holding
the town of Kelliher at bay, Sheriff
G.. w. Jackson has wired the sheriff
at Beveridge to arrest and hold Plum
mer. ...-'
Plummer and his wife broke parole
from the state penitentiary last year.
northern Minnesota. He knew imme-
diately upon reading the dispatches
that the Kelliher man was the long
sought one.
The Plummers have had a remark
able career. Plummer was arrested
here three years ago for robbery. One
night his wife, a slight woman, met
him at the Jail door. She had prob
ably. ,sneaked a revolver to him, and
with this he covered the jailor. The
two escaped, the woman cutting her
hair to pass as a boy and suffering all
sorts of exposure with him. /
They made their way to Minneapo-
lis, where they were caught, because
a policeman noticed Mrs. Plumme1
was a woman in mans clothes. They
were sent to the penitentiary and Mrs
Plummer was shortly released to take
position in a Cedar RAPIDS .restat.
rant.
Plum1ner was later paroled, being
promised the management Of a big
grocery at Anamosa. He and his wife
disappeared in two weeks, embezzlins
from the man who had been theil
benefactor This is the first time they
have been heard Of since. 80. -.
The Plummers are believed .toabess1a
| Walker. & =, z *: eSsS w 81 fS:9
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-16
IN THE PRIZE RING

Sharkey and Munroe bids We're opened
Yesterday, as was planned, owing to the
of the MuEroe people to be pres.
ent The selection of battle-ground Will
not be made known until next week. Inc
men will fight some time in March.
4 Sharkey's friends are more than pleased
with the speed with which he is getting
back to his old time form. His wrestling
match the other night with Paul Pons, in
which the big fellow could only throw
him once. was an astonishing exhibition
to those who thought the sailor could
never again get right. He should, they
figure; beat Munroe, young and strong as
he is, tho all admit it should be a grand
struggle when these two built something
on the same lines, get their swings to-
gether.
Altho Ben Jordan was to have sailed
for America Jan. II, no word has as yet
been received regarding the Englishnan' s
departure from the other side.
Some time ago Jordan wrote to his rep
resentative in this country that he was
ready to meet Young Corbett, Terry Nc
Govern or any other pugilst who could
reduce to 124 pounds, and he authorized
the arranging Of a match. A go with
Benny Yanger practically was made and
the foreigners representative sent Jordan
$500 for his expenses. Up to date nothing
has been heard from Jordan and the
chances are that he will remain abroad
until a tidy sum is assured to him
whether he wins or loses in any of his
fights here. ~.
Jordan is in a position to dictate. as he
has saved the bulk Of the money he made