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Evening journal., 1908-02-05
YANKEE ENTRIES
IN FOREIGN RACES
G Osing Of English Stakes
indicate That Americans
Are Satisfied

Closing Of the English stakes for
1908 and some for 1909 during the
month just ended indicates plainly
that the main pillars of the American
turf, as well as the rank and file, have
not become alarmed over the agita-
tion against the sport in New York
state, its American home. Few entries
have been made in any of the stakes
by Americans, barring the usual ones
from turf leaders who annually enter
some of their produce '1n compliment"
to the theoretical ruling turf body Of
the world-the English Jockey club
No exodus Of American horsem en-,
large or small, is indicated by the
nominations for the future events, and
apparently all are satisfied that the
movement at Albany is little more
than the annual cry Clarence Mackay,
who does not race in this country at
all now, is the largest single nomi-
nator to the future events, his entries
being all by his $4,000 stallion Med
der.
In the Rous Memorial stakes, to be
run at Newmarket's October meeting
in 1909, he has named eight colts out
of the following dams: Kamara, Loch
Bee, Strike-a-Light, Miss Ellie. Hata-
500, Heartache, Rotha and Vavation
Several, too, have been named for the
1909 Derby.
August Belmont annually races a
small string in England, more because
he is chairman of the Jockey club here
than for any other reason. He has
ten head in all in training over there
and has not added to the string at all
keene Has But Four.
James r. Keene, vice. chairman OF
the Jockey club here, also races oc-
casionally abroad. This year he has
four eligibles to the English Derby
while his son Foxhall has several
steeplechasers with him now, some OF
which may race in the early spring
events. The Keene Derby nominations
were made last year, the most prom
Using being the fast-working Peter
Ounce.
John r. Madden, who is now abroad
and whose plans to race in Eng'an
recently caused much talk, really will
be represented only slightly. He, like
Mr.. Keene and Mr.. Belmont, last year
nominated some 2-year-olds, among
others King James, for the big races
this year. but none has been shipped
yet. His nominations for the future
stakes were a bit more numerous thi:
year, no less than six going into the
Oaks of 1909 and thirteen names ir
all being sent to the other events.
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Evening journal., 1908-02-05
P. R. R. DECEMBER REPORT

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The report
of the Pennsylvania Railroad for De-
.cember. made public today, showed a
falling off of $1,114.3O0 in gross earn
ings 70 rthat month on the lines east
Of Pittsburg directly operated, and
decrease Of $1,O57,sOO in net During
1907 the Pennsylvania showed an in
crease of $16,572. 900 in gross earnings.
but the net earnings were smaller by
81, ,22S, 500 than in 1906.
The gross yearly earning totaled
790. a new record in the his
tory Of the road. The net earnings
amounted TO s45,205,4S1. The falling
off in net for the entire year was less
than 100000 in excess of the decrease
in net for December alone, showing
that it was almost entirely on ac-
count Of the showing in the last month
of the year that the Pennsylvania fell
behind the net earnings of 1906.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
M. A. c. Def TO
ANY POLO TEAM

The Maryland Athletic Clubs roller nolo
team Of Baltimore is out to-day with a
challenge to any amateur or professional
roller polo team in the country to play
for the national championship The speedy
Maryland boys offer to pay the expresses
to Baltimore and return Of any team near
its class that accepts its def
The Maryland boys are held in high re-
gard in Wilmington. Last night they de-
feated the Mt. Washington team in Bal
timore by a score OF 10 to o. and a few
nights ago they defeated walbrook by a
score of 10 to 0.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
RIGHT OF WAY FRANCHISES
West Chester Hopes New Trolley Com
psny Will Not be Delayed.

The West Chester Local News says:
With the fine prospects OF an electric
railway being constructed between
West Chester and Wilmington. IL would
be a public calamity to have II held
up by few persons, who, it is said,
are endeavoring to obtain extravagant
prices and privileges for the small
amount of land needed along their pro-
perties for rights of way This de-
mand is being made by only a few,
President O'Conneil states, but is quite
vexatious. It can eventually be over
come. he says, by taking advantage
of the new State law, which gives
trolley lines the same right OF eminent
domain, after a majority OF the mile
age of a proposed line has been con-
structed, but it will consume time and
delay the ultimate construction OF the
road
West Chester will be greatly bene-
fited in general by this proposed troll
ley connection, and its people trust
that property owners win not stand m
the veg oe public needs ana deEirea
Evening journal., 1908-02-05

AMATEUR LEAGUE NOTES.
'Ikey'' Doughton almost had 5OO but
when they counted it up it was only 4s4.
Hard luckl
T. Bradford and Muncey had red eye,
which accounts for their low scores.
Dutton is fast developing into a first
class bowler, he uses very good judgment
on spares.
Borden was high man in the league with
5S4. He is coming strong lately.
511 is good bowling Druck.
j. Schabach. better known as "Mame."
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
LENOX AND COUNTRY
RINK TONIGHT

I.enox and Country Rink polo teams
play at the Country Rink tonight. and
a good game is looked for. Lenox has won
two games from their country cousins.
but the Springs boys say they are playing
a different game now.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
Juvenile Polo Players.

The ALI Wilmington Juniors and the
Lenox Juniors, composed of skate boys at
Eleventh Street Rink played roller polo
last night. There Vas no scoring in the
first half but in the second half each
team Gagged one goal Chandler and Fagan,
rushes Of All-Wilmington, played a won
derful game for the lads. Mitch" Hill
was referee
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
Camden EaaIes pelea,ed LoeaIs.

Members Of the Wilmington Aerie.
No. "A. f. Q. r.. basketball team were
defeated by the team Of Camden Aer'e.
No. 65. in a game played In Cam1e
last night. the Jerseymen winning
one point The lineup:
Camden Wilmington
Henry .......-.forward ....... Lawlor
Johnston forward Devcr
Pyle
Litchfeld ..--..centre ....-. McCaughn
Burns ..--.....defenss Cunningham
Lloyd --........defense ...........C .Clun
Referee. Weaver tinekeeper. Young;
field goals. Lawler. 4; Dever. 2; Cluf,
/; Cunningham. 1; McCaughn. 1; fouls,
Lawler. 8: Camden field goals, Litch-
field. 2: Burns. 4; Johnston. 2; Lloyd.
y fouls. Henry. 4.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05

The Wilmington Gun Club win hold
meeting tonight at o'clock at Hartlove's
gun store. Gfpin Massey. the secretary.
desires every member present as import-
mt business is to be considered.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
---tn Of Aged Newark Reslaea.

Miss Margaret Robinson. aged &.
years. died at Newark last night. Sh
was one Of the oldest and best know
residents OF the town. and was active
ly Identified with the Methodist Epis
copal Church
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
Awarded an Umbrella.

John J. Hanley. Of No. GIL Wesf
Eighth street, has been awarded al
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
ROLL
WEEKLY GAMES

The Amateur Leaguers rolled their
weekly games last night and Pastime and
Fairview won three games from Waverly
and Minquadale respectively, and Column
bla won two from New Castle. The scores;
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
Eden Park Won Game.

on South Side Lake yesterday after
noon the Eden Park hockey team de-
feated the Rose Hin team by the score
OF to 0. The line up.
Eden Park. Rose Hill.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
AMATEUR TWO -MANTOUENEY

The amateur two-man tourney I'm pro.
gress at the Academy Alleys has one
more week to run. The prize money in this
contest will amount to about sS5 and
there is stin some easy money" in
sight The standing TO date follows.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
Rosn Hill
WIIminaton 70 PIsv Trenton.

The Wilmington travelling bowling
team. composed OF Kirk. Green Alsover
Huxley. johnson. and Mcfarland are in
Trenton. n. j.. to-day rolling a series
~-i. 20 raetern League five OF that
team. composed Of Kirk, Green. Alsover
Wee mere lasl week.
Evening journal., 1908-02-05
AMUsEM

GARRICK THEATRE.
The Home of Refined Vaudeville.
week Commencing Monday, February g.
JESSE LASKY'S Big Musical Comedy.
ROBINSON CRUSOE'S ISLE,
Clara Lavine and VIM. BlaisdeH Co.
HARRY LAMARR,
RISMOR,
The Three Astrallas and Mr.. Warner.
Reed Bros. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Powers
THE KINETOGRAPH
Aiternoons at 2l5. Evenings at Sis
LYcEUM THEATRE.
Tonight, Wednesday Afternoon and
Night,
"Thorns and Orange Blossoms"
A copy of the famous novel Of the
same name will be presented to every
woman buying reserved seat ticket at
Wednesdays matinee.
Coming-"Deadwood Dicks Last Shot"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

Senator Grady was given n most en-
thusiastic welcome as no appeared on
the rostrum. When he declared that
the convention could nominate no can
didate and adopt no platform thal
would not receive the united ana en-
thusiastic support Of the New YORK
democracy, he was given still greater
applause and returned to his seat amid
cries OF Grady" "Hurrah for Grady
Chairman Clayton then introduced
Judge L. j. Wade Of Iowa, "a repre-
sentative OF the great corn state, MT.
Wade is the new national committee
man from Iowa.
Champ Clark Is Heard
81 am sure the convention will be
glad to concur in the request OF MIS-
souri, to hear from old Champ Clark
Of that state, one OF the knightliest
Democrats who ever drew glittering
blade in defense Of the party. 1t was
in these words that Chairman Clayton
introduced the next speaker, whose ap.
pearancc on the platform was a signal
for great cheering.
MIR. Clark predicted that the Demo
Gratis would sweep the country from
sea to sea. that on the fourth of March
next a Democratic president would be
inaugurated, backed by a Democratic
house. and the people would then come
into their rights
Democrats are getting together all
over the land" he continued, and the
Republican party is presenting to the
country the effect of dissolying
view. At Chicago Roosevelt forced on
/ the convention candidate for prcsi.
dent that II did not want, and the con
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
GO
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN

a committee OF three be appointed to
wait upon the platform committee and
ascertain when It would be ready to
report. The motion prevailed and Mr.
James, J. Thomas Heflin OF Alabama
and F. p. Lynch OF Minnesota were
named. Mr.. Lynchs appointment was
the first recognition the adherents of
Gov Johnson had received In the
choice OF convention committees
Pending the report of the committee
OF inquiry Thomas p Ball OF Texas
was invited to address the convention.
Mr. Ball called out cheering when
he said It was great pleasure to ad'
dress such a notable ratification con.
vention," and declared Mr.. Bryan
would be nominated because the peo-
ple OF the states who sent their dele.
gates to the convention wanted him
nominated.
In November next" said Chairman
Clayton, I'VE will witness In New
York the Tammany tiger drowning
the Republican elephant. Therefc-n
invite to the stand, for a speech from
Democrat to a Democratic conven
ton, Senator Thomas f. Grady Of New
| York"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

lag him as Socialist. Al the con
clusion OF his remarks, which were not
In accord with the spirit OF the con-
vention, Permanent Chairman Clayton.
who at the day session has superseded
Temporary Chairman Bell as wielder
of the gavel, exclaimed that William
jennings Bryan needed no defenders,
and elected tremendous applause.
The opening session lasted three
hours and brought about the compile
ton OF the permanent organization OF
the convention, with the resounding
address Of Congressman Clayton OF
Alabama, permanent chairman of the
convention. When the session opened
at night, every formality of organiza.
ton had been accomplished and the
decks were clear for the supreme
work of adopting the platform and
naming the candidates.
The scenes within the convention
amphitheater repeated those OF previ
GUS days in the magnitude of the gath
ering and the eager enthusiasm OF the
throngs. There were frequent dem
onstrations as the names OF party
idols or Jeffersonian principles were
pronounced. but there was no repeti
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

ton during the early session o! the
tumultuous record breaking demonstra
ton Of Wednesday
The address of the permanent chair.
man. MIR Clayton, proved to be caus'
tic arraignmcnt of the failure OF
Roosevelt policies and an enunciation
of Democratic doctrine. The ringing
voice OF the orator and the emphasis
of his gestures stirred the listening
thousands TO frequent demonstrations
of enthusiastic approval.
At 2:30 o'clock the platform com
m!ttcc was not yet prepared to report
and the convention took n recess until
evening. so that all remaining dincr'
ences OF detail on the platform could
be reconciled and the document be
ready for adoption and the presidential
nomination be reached before the ad'
journment of the night session.
II was 1850 o'clock wnen Chairman
Clayton began to rap for order, which
he secured within the minute
Kerr Takes GuHeY's Place.
Mr.. Clayton recognized Mr.. Nc
Qusten OF Pennsylvania, who an
nounccd the selection Of James Kerr
rs member Of the national committee
from that state in place OF James NJ
/ Gunpy, who was selected before the
! Pennsy lyania contests were settled.
Without objection the selection OF
/ Mr.. Kerr will be considered as rati
fed said the chairman, and a moment
/ later added: The chair hears none
and the selection of Mr.. Kerr is rati
| fed" Cheering and few Kisses
greeted the announcement.
Ollie james of Kentucky moved thai
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Sketch OF kern's Career.

John Worth Kern was born In How.
ard county, Indiana. December 20,
ls49 He graduated from the Univer.
sity OF Michigan In 1869 at the age OF
20 years, with the degree of doc.
tor of laws. His first official position
which brought him into the public
eye was when fulfilling his duties as
reporter OF the supreme court OF
Indiana, which Office he held from 1885
to 1889. For four years--1s92 to 1896
he was state senator. He became
city attorney of indianapolis In 1897
and held that office for four years
A year before he gave up the Office
he ran for the gubernatorial chair in
Indiana, and was beaten. Four years
later-in 1904-he also tried for the
governorship on the Democratic ticket
and was again defeated Later he re
ceived the plimentary vote Of the
party for United States senator.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

vention forced on him candidate for
vice-president that he did not want.
During the Russian.Japanese war a
telegram came from the front saying:
'Kuropatkin is In statu quo. The boys
In the village did not know what that
meant, so they took the message to
the wise man OF the town, and he did
not know what II meant, but he took
a chance and he said: 'Fellers, statu
quo means that Kuropatkin is In a hell
Of a fix That's what's the matter
with the Republican party"
Platform Committee Not Ready.
The galleries, with a profound L.
norance OF the manner In which the
convention should be managed, broke
in with cries of Vote" "Vote!"
When quiet was restored, the chair
recognized Mr.. James of the commit
tee sent to ascertain the probability oil
an early report from the committee
on resolutions. Mr.. James reported
that the committee would not be read,
to report before midnight. He Their
| made a motion that the rules be sus
pended and that the NOMINATING
speeches for presidential candidate,
| be made, with the understanding, how
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

for the office Of president OF the Unit
ted States" shouted Chairman Clay
ton.
Alabama" called the clerk.
The chairman OF that delegation
arose and was recognized.
Knowing that Nebraska will make
no mistake in nominating the right
man." he said, Alabama yields to
Nebraska"
a. j. Dunn OF Omaha will speak for
the Nebraska delegation announced
the chairman of that state, while the
cheering which followed the first state.
mcnt from Alabama continued una
bated.
Dunn Nomnates Bryan.
Mr.. Dunn. who was to make that
speech OF the convention in which the
greatest interest was felt by the dele
gates and the spectators, Is scarcely
of middle age. His Clcan.Cut. deter
mined looking, Clcan.shaVcn face Is sur
mounted by dark brown hair, which
owing TO the emphatic manner In
which he emphasized his speech with
his head. was soon touching the center
of his forehead He spoke clearly and
with a pleasing manner Of delivery
Big Demonstration Starts.
Mr. Dunn brought out the name OF
william Jennings Bryan with in
tense dramatic force. and the response
from the great throng was electric
The delegates spranG up. the galleries
followed suit. and the demonstration
was under way in manner that prom
Ised to rival Wednesdays exhibition
| OF enthusiasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began an immense oil painting Of Mr.
Bryan was lowered from behind 4
monster American shield which had
repOscd over the chairman's desk ever
| since the convention began. The ap
prarance of the picture raised the
pitch Of the outburst, and the dele
| gates were still cheering wildly when
! the convention adjourned
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
INDIANA SECURES THE HONOR
John W. Kern Of That State Named
for Vce.President.

Denver. COl.-Thc terrific strain OF
the allnight session caused the ma.
jOrity Of the delegates to sleep late
Friday and the delegates were slow
IN gathering in the convention hall.
when the meeting was called to or.
der at $40, the nomination of can
didatc for viCc-prcsident was at once
proceeded with. Gov Thomas of Colo.
RADIO placed in nomination Charles A.
Towrc. John J. Walsh named ArChi.
bald Mcneil Of Connecticut. Hill OF
Georgia urged the claims Of Clark
Howell for the position.
Thomas X. Marshall presented the
name of John W. Kern of Indiana and
the convention enthusiastically took
up the cheering which was started by
the delegation from the lloosIer state
Gov. Folk OF Missouri seconded the
nomination Of Mr.. Kern.
Hill OF Georgia withdrew Howcll's
name and seconded the nomination OF
Mr. Kern.
Charles A. Towne also withdrew
from the contest, and urged his friends
to unite on Kern.
The Withdrawals increased the Wig
or of the demonstrations in favor OF
Kern, and on the motion that he be
nominated by reclamation. which was
carried. the cheering resembled close
ly the enthusiasm which had been
evlnced at the nomination of Mr.
Bryan the day before.
Wearied by the two tumultuous SEES
slons. the delegates left the conven
ton hall and the great gathering was
| at an end.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
BRYAN AND KERN IS
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Delegates to the DenUer Convention
Complete Their Task
Scenes of Tremendous Enthusiasm When Name of Ne
braskan Is Presented-john Worth Kern OF
Indiana Choice for Wee president.

The galleries took up the cry, so
that at the conclusion OF Mr., Ham.
monds rather brief but forcible speech
a demonstration was set on foot which
by careful nursing was made to last
% minutes, or about a third the time
devoted to Mr. Bryan. whereas every
one knew that the Minnesota man
would not have Une-tenth MS many
votes as his Nebraska rival
SeeondIng Speeches.
Seconding speeches for Bryan were
made by Senator Gearin OF Oregon
Gov Glenn Of South Carolina, and Gov
Claude Swanson Of Virginia. Gov
Glonns speech created much excite
ment, being devoted largely to de
Tense of Bryan against attacks brand
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

Denver, Colin the early morning
Eours of Friday William Jennings
Bryan was nominated for the prcsi-
doncy by the Democratic national con
vention Only one ballot was neces-
sary, the Nebraskan having an over
whelming majority of the votes
Tired as they were, the delegates
and spectators greeted the result OF
the ballot with roars of applause ana
marched about the hall cheering ana
singing,
The nomination was made unanl
nous
The vote by states follows:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

ever, that no ballot should Ge taneh
until after the report OF the commit
tee had been received,
The motion was adopted, and the
rules we're declared by the chair to be
suspended. and nominations 10 be in
order.
Nominations Called For.
"The secretary will now proceed to
call the roll OF states for nominations
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

Oldum-Pcrsevcre my boy, persc'
we're, There's only one way to &C.
complish your purpose and that Is:
stick TO It,"
Youngman-But suppose your pur.
pose Is to remove a sheet OF fly paper
that you've sat down upon unthink
ingly ?-Philadelphia Press.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

lifting, languor, dizzy spells and rheu.
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ney Pills" says Mr. Winney, Il
weighed li3 After taking 10 or II
boxes / weighed 1872 and was com.
pletely cured
Sold by all dealers. so cents bcx.
Foster.Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. y.