Evening journal., 1905-06-24
MASTER HAND
WAS TRIUMPHANT
A. c. Kretz Proved Too
Much for the Spirit of a
High Bred Horse
HUNDREDS WITNESS PERFORMANCE
Special to The Evoning journal,

OF this city. showed his ability to mas
ter and ride a high-bre and high
tempered horse yesterday afternoon
before large number Of admiring
spectators.
The animal, which is owned by VIII
liam II. Cooper. Jra was purchased by
him from Rodney Thayer, secretary
and treasurer of the Baldt Steel Cast
ings Company, and was brought to
New Castle from Philadelphia yester-
day and placed in the Jefferson House
stables. Knowing that the mare had
not been driven nor ridden for some
time and that she was inclined to be
restive Mr.. Cooper was a bit puzzled
as 10 the best manner to break her
spirit, partially at least without
breaking his neck. Knowing that Mr.
Kretz, who is constructing engineer for
the Delaware Water Improvement
Company. had spent some time IN Tex
as where he had become accustomed
TO riding bronchos he suggested to him
that he should try riding his new pur-
chase.
"Iil do It," said Mr.. Kretz. "I'll ride
her or she'll ride me-" and forthwith
the horse was brought from the stable
without saddle but bridled and led
upon Delaware street near the wharf
IN a short time the daring rider APP
peared wearing a sombrero similar to
those worn I'm the southern country
and flinging Off his coat, flung his leg
over the animals back. "Be careful ="
called out Mr.. Cooper. shell throw
YOU" Never fear replied Mr.
Kretz iii get off first" and he did as
the mare gave snort and side-step-
ped toward the dock.
WAS FINALLY VICTORIOUS.
Several more attempts We're made by
the horseman to induce the mare 70 be-
have halfway decent but all in vain.
Fearing that both horse and rider
would be tumbled overheard, Council
man Andrew M. Gallagher who WAS
carrying Mr.. Kretz's coat suggested
that they all adjourn to the Baiterv,
where there was more space for side
stepping.
you know. Kretz." said Mr.. Gala
CHER they used to give circuses on the
Battery and be d. il / don't believe II
you took that horse over there she'd
go all right. She steps like a circus
horse anyway and believe Cooper got
her from some Snowman. Get her
down there where the old ring used to
be and she'll be all right. You don't
want to get hurt before you finish this
water works job
Acting on this suggestion Mr.. Krctz
led the animal up Delaware street to
Third and followed by a hundred or
more people took her to the upper end
of the battery. Here they We're met
by James G. Shaw. Jr., who gave Mr
Krelz a few pointers upon how to
i1ary sl1irmishing the rider clambered
on the mares back, patted her on the
neck whispered a few words in her
ear and rode proudly away amidst the
cheers OF the multitude. Horse and
rider sauntered as far as Hare's Cor
ner and return when the animal was
placed in her stall as docile as lamb.
ENGAGE IN BRIDGEBUILDING.
Under the supervision OF Frank At
Gibson as foreman. several men left
New Castle this morning for Draw
yer's creek over which a bridge will
be erected by direction OF the Levy
Court. The work viii be done by Rob
ert Morrison and in the party from
here were Frank and John Atchson,
James Brewster Downham. Albert
Vining and Captain Hunter. The men
will occupy a cabin which has been
rented from David Smith and which
was towed down by Captain e. E.
Rogers launch U. S. V.
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Despite the inclemency of the wealth
er the armory building was crowded
TO its doors last night by friends and
fellow students of the class Of 1905 of
the High School. the occasion being
the graduating exercises Of the class
The room and stage were prettily
decorated with flags, the class colors
pale blue and white. and electric
lights. over the proscenium was
hung the class motto "Nolens ct Pot
ens.7 and 1905" in incandescent
lights. Seated upon the stage were
members Of the Board OF Education
Professor Holloway and teachers OF
the schools the Revs. +. NJ. Munson
and c. w. Prettyman. the Hon. James
Pennewill. who delivered the address
to the graduating class. and the grad
yates. Music was furnished by the
Hushebeck orchestra. The salutatory
and valedictory were delivered by Miss
Helena Patricia Mahoney and Jesse
Chandler Watts and their manner OF
delivery indicated "a careful study OF
ana lnuIuuEu lhillldIllN Win lnel
subjects. The essays of Van Dyk,
Stewart and Miss Mary Saunders were
equally we'll delivered. The address.
Of Judge Pennewil was especial,
pleasing. Charles T.. Lancaster sans
effectively Beyond the Gates Of Para.
disc" and in response to vigorous en-.
cores gave with Love That Should
Never Die" and "For Goodness sake
Don't Hug That Bear" The corner
solos Of Mrs. DR.. Burnham were mos
enjoyable. The presentation of di.
plomas was made by J. Ernest Phil.
lips. president of the Board Of Educa.
ton.
MASONS HOLD MEETING.
Members of st. Johns Lodge. No. 1
A. F. A. NJ. held a meeting last nigh
and took appropriate action on tn,
death Of William II. Funk. The mem.
bers will meetin their rooms at 2.3(
o'clock tomorrow afternoon and pro-
ceed to the funeral in a body Service:
will be held at the home Of Charles IL
Ciewell and interment viii be made in
the Glebe cemetery.
HAND BADLY CRUSHED.
While at work in the plant Of tn,
Wilmington Malleable Iron Compan,
yesterday John Bullock. OF this CITY
had his hand badly mashed by piec,
OF iron falling upon II. He was sen
10 the Delaware Hospital for treat
ment
WILL VISIT IN THE WEST