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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-15

Cassidy and Gray's Market Letter.
WHEAT-Long wheat came out in
enormous quantities early on the dis
heartening declines abroad, due large
shipments and sharp declines in spot
wheat. Heavy buying took place
aroung 92k for May, largely in way
of GOVERNS Of shorts, but offerings
were steady and continuous to an ex-
tent that denoted almost thorough
liquidation The Armour concern was
supposedly heavy buyers through
brokers, and their Argentine cable
stated that shipments would be small
er for the next three weeks, and exer-
c1sed bulltsh effect and brought in
some buying orders, while the north
west and. southwest movement was
again light and created strength. The
closing was firm all around and some
further improvement is due although
the worlds shipments are expected to
show about $4,000 600 bu., and on any
sharp upturn will doubtless create re-
newed selling pressure
COMMUNICATING shipments were
small, $4,000 bu., but Liverpool was
lower and the futures broke. with May
well under so cents per bu., in synpa
thy with wheat, later rallyins, how
ever, on the most unfavorable kind of
weather. that checks farmers deliv-
cries and no signs Of the drought
breaking in Argentina. The closing
was firm. with possibilities of prices
working I'D some.
OATS-Commission houses sold
May oats early, but offerings turned
very light and sharp advances took
place all around, it being an evidence
of the extension of strong support.
Armour brokers sold old May on the
upturns.
VISIONS-Packers were heavy
sellers early and long product car1a
out creating sharp declines, what rail-
lies that appeared being due to small
packers and shorts covering. The
Cudahy's were the best buyers, but the
market did not hold and the undertone
was heavy at the close; 10000 tomor-
row and should sharp rallies appear.
we would favor sales of May pro-
duct
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-15
HAZEL DELL,

Hazel Dell.-Mr. and Mrs. r A,
Kennedy and little daughter, Jessie,
visited Sunday with H. C. Allcott and
family.
Henry Hamm closed a three months
winter term Of school at Hazel Dell
last Friday.
Lyman Cohagan is suffering with a
broken limb. caused by being kicked
by cow Mr. Cohagan is getting
along as well as could be expected.
MRS. H. z. Jennings has returned to
her home at Farson, after few
weeks visit at the j. S. Redfern home.
She was accompanied home by Mrs.
Redfern, who will make brief visit at
Farson.
Mr. and Mrs, S. p Hartman Of
south Ottumwa were the guests of F.
L. Dexter and wiie Sunday
Joseph Ruling, Jr. and sister, Miss
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-15

copied a position as salesman In one
Of the Charlton dry goods stores.
Mrs. f. c. Stanley went to Osceola
last evening to spend few days with
friends
Mrs. T.. c. Walker left last evening
for visit in Keokuk with her sister,
Mrs. T. C. Walker.
CHARLES Malone of Davenport, who
resided in Charlton several years ago.
visited here yesterday with his sis
ter. Mrs. w. H. Smyth, and transact
ed business
L. F. Maple went to Des Moines on
Wednesday for short business trip.
Mrs. Rachel Miller left Wednesday
LOT Mouiton, where she will make an
extended visit with her son. VIM, Mil
Ter.
John Layton of Allerton, formerly of
TINS place, is visiting here with his
mother, Mrs. Jennie Layton.
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were callers at the f. P. Mowery home
near Abingdon one day last week
F. r. Jones was a caller in Abing-
don Saturday.
Mrs. George Harmon and children
returned home Tuesday, after a short
visit. with relatives near Hedrick and
Hayesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcdowell of
Batavia were Stringtown visitors
Tuesday
James Greenland Of Birmingham
visited the first of the week at
the Samuel Peterson home.
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DUNprnTH,
MaEMyE51H

Dunreath Miss Alpha Amos is very
sick at this time.
Misses Hattie and Nora. Love call
ed on Alpha Amos Sunda.-
George Love was Percy caller
Monday evening on business.
Miss Kate Fsinnessev was a Percy
caller Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Martin were cali
ers at Monroe Saturday evening.
Bonnie Lfttell, who has been work.
ing at Valley Junction has came home
and VIII start working at the Dunreath
coal mine. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Crook were
callers at Monroe Saturday.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Chicago, Feb. 14.-Wheat;
No. 2 red-92 81 6a92A
No. 3 red--9Pn1
No. 2 hard-e2%@ssA.
IL No 3 hard---re u
May-Opened, 921a@93; highest,
s3k@ss&; lowest, s2ss; closing,
93k
July-90A
cornrNo. white, 53A@5s@.
No. 3 yellow-52a@55.
May-Opened, 6O@6OB; highest,
ing, SOS.
Ju1y-59 @5sM.
Oats-No. 3 white, 5o@51A.
May-Opened, 52A; highest, So;
lowest, 81; closing, 521a @525s.
July-old, 45A @45a.
Rye-Cash, s1k.
Barley--7s@92.
Timothy-March, s4.S5.
Clover-March, $3.50.
Pork-May, $11.25.
Lard-$7. 17@7.20s
Ribs-s6.32.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

The following market is furnished
by Miner & Co., members Chicago
Board OF Trade and the New York ex-
change. Branch office, rooms and 8,
Chiffon block, 105 North Market New
telephone 1874. l. G. Furman, local
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GRAIN AND PRODUCE,

This market is furnished by Cassidy
g Gray, members Chicago Board Of
Trade. Local office, Rooms IS and 10,
Leighton building. Telephone 933. E.
e. Voight. resident manager.
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sTRiNeTowM

Stringtown.-Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Mitchell of Packwood We're visitors
at the home of Samuel Peterson Tues
day.
The Misses Mary and Nancy Davis
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SOAP CREEK.

Soap Creek.-Ge Bradberry Wis
tied Monday with his uncle william
Bradberry
Lowern Lauderback, Jake oyerturr
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PUBLIC sALE-I WILL SELL AT
auction on the l. s. Riggs farm, II
miles northwest of Ottumwa and
miles southeast of Eddyville, Nom
day, February II, at 10 o'clock q. M,
all the farming implements, stock
and household goods on the place.
Usual terms, A. U. Plummer,
I. NJ Reed, auctioneer.
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Today's Market News


Minneapolis today, 100; last year,
32s
Primaries.
Receipts-Wheat today, 445,oOo last
year, $4,000.
Corn today, 100000; last year,
1.03S,O00.
Shipments.
- Wheat today, 274,ooo; last year,
Corn today, $4,000; last year,
100000.
Liverpool Cables.
Opening-Wheat, 2B@2Ac lower;
corn, Sac lower.
Closing-Wheat 1900 lower;
corn, sc lower
The Hog Market.
Receipts today, $4,000; left over
1900; estimated tomorrow, $1,000.
Argentine shipments of wheat this
week, 100000 bushels; last week, s.
100000 bushels; last year, 100000
bushels.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-15

IF YOU WANT AN INCUBATOR
see what you are buying. / hava
three sizes In stock. Ask for cata-
logue. Jas. n. Shepherd, Nos, 20s-
FL West Main street, Ottumwa,
Iowa.
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3G 0ea@00e100e eoe00@00@@8 8
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR TRADE--51 OR s6
acres Of good farm and grass land;
living water, farm buildings. $26
per acre. Must sell. J. N. Fender.
Selma, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-15

FOR SALE-FIVE OR TEN ACRE
tract. also f1ftythree acres adjoin-
Ing city on the north. next to the
Country club. l.. A. Andrew, at Cit
liens Savings Bank.
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PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE. D. CARsoN,S
fifth annual sale Of Duroc Jersey
bred sows will be held at my farm.
mile west Of Hayesville. Iowa, on
Saturday Feb. 20, 1908; so head OF
the best blood in the land, all bred
to males out Of prize winning fam
lilies. Sale to he held under q can
vas. Come and spend q day with
U.S. Write me for catalogue. ]. D.
Carson. Hayesville, Iowa.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-l6O ACRES, 5 MILES
west of Ottumwa. lis North RAN
som.
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ELECTRIC GRINDING.

WE SHARPEN ALL KINDS OF
edge tools. including BARRIERS and
tailors shears, razors. clippers, SUR
gical instruments, etc. G.. G. Thorn
as Company 121 West Second street.
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YOU DON'T HAV-. TO PAY ME-
for an incubator before you see 1t.
My guarantee is Just as strong and
good as any incubator factory. See
mine. Jas. II. Shepherd, Nos 209-
I'll West Main Street. Ottumwa. Ia.
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FOR RENT-F1FsTY-T HREE ACRES
adjoining city on north l.. A. An
drew, Citizens Savings Bank.
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FOR RENT--FARM FOUR MILES
north. Inquire 1877 North Washing
ton street. Trissie E. Schartz.
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Live Stock Market.
Chicago, Feb. .-Cattle-Receipts.
$500; Market strong.
Beeves-$3.90@6:l0.
Stockers and feeders-$2.70@4.S0
Cows and heifers-$1.85@475.
Observation-Disclosures
Hogs--Receipts, $4,000; quotations
5@10c lower.
Lght-$405@4.30
Mtxed-S410@4.35
Heavy-s4.10@4.35.
Heavy-$4.15@4.35.
Bulk sales-s4.26@4.30.
steady.
Mature sheep-s320@5.35.
Lambs-$5.0O@8.90
Yearlings-s5.40@6.2
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FOR SALE-WHITE OAK POSTS
Aaron Anderson. r r. 1.
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; s...q.es.Tss
b LOCAL. Markets. g

There is no change in the local mar
ket quotations today
(I1 a. M, Feb. 14.)
LIVE STOCK
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New York Butter and Egg Market.
New York, Feb. Observation-Disclosures
steady.
Factory f1rsts-23k@c4.
Held-23h @24.
Eggs-Market barely steady.
Firsts-20.
Seconds-19@19h.
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1NCUBATORS--I AM AGENT FOR
Old Trusty Come and see me. VIM.
Rockwell, at Grand Union Tea Co.
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Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Feb. Observation-Disclosures
steady.
Creameries-92@33
Dairies-21@29.
Eggs-Market strong.
Eggs quoted at 1Sk@19.
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New York Grain Market.
New York, Feb. 14.-Wheat:
May-$1.o1% @1.o1k.
Corn-69A.
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BREEDER or r. /. REDS--I STILL
have some fine cockerels for $500
each: pullets. $1.00 each. VIM. II.
Sutton. r. r. No. /, Weldon, Ia.
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Peoria Grain Market.
Peoria, Feb. 14.-Corn:
No. 3-52A @52A.
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-2s2h ACRE FARM 21s
miles north Of Blakesburg L. S.
Chichester, Abba Route No. 3.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
They Are to Fight for a Purse
of $4,000 and Stories
Are Afl0at.

All the way from Paris comes the
story that Tommy Burns and Sam Nc
vey are going to fight and hat an
agreement has been made which for
bids the burly colored man Mac from
putting a sleeper over on Burns should
a chance present itself. Now. while
this is only a rumor, there is certainly
something behind it to arouse such a
story. The sports over in Paris are
not as wise to the inside workings OF
the boxing game as those who stand
around the corner of Broadway and
Forty-second street, New York. But
even these gents of wisdom have been
fooled in their day, so how much easier
for the Paris greenhorns to be led to
slaughter.
Sam McVey has never done anything
for which the fight fans adjudged him
entitled to step in the front rank OF
champion pugilists. This same story
that says the affair has been cooked
also says that the men are to fight for
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
II ALL news OF newark SPORTS AND ATHLETICS '; u.s.
CANDIDATES FOR
PRINCETON FOOTBALL
ELEVEN HAVE PRACTISE.
FROM PARIS ON
The M'VEY=BURNS BATTLE

a purse of 100000, aid hat it will take
place on June 10 next.
This is certainly easy money, even
taking it for granted that the fight
viii be strictly an honest one. Sam
McVey would grow gray waiting in this
country for such a purse, and If the
Parisian stories about the fight being
fixed and that Burns will win, no one
can blame Sam for going into a deal
wherein he is to get a chance to u
off a large slice of that purse.
The rumors of crookedness carry the
story that McVey has agreed to quit.
Well, those who are interested can fol-
low rs fight up and see for them
selves. Perhaps these rumors are only
rumors, and again, perhaps, they have
some foundation.
At any rate, there will be nj wagers
made on the fight on this side of the
pend unless Burns sends a letter yer
to some of his friends in%structing them
to get down on the fight. If McVey can
get a purse of $780, 900 to battle for I
wonder what the Parisians would give
Jack johnson to meet Burns. France
mus. be fighting mad these days. If
such purses are offered for second
raters like McVey, Jim Jeffries ought
to be able to get a million dollars to
go over and meet any mar the French
people might dig up for him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
POINT SYSTEM TO DECIDE
MATINEE CHAMPIONSHIP

~fessionally raced horse from entering
in one or two races at the end of the
season and carrying away the prize
from those horses that have raced at
every matinee for the pleasure of the
donor n spectators.
Point system Satisfactory.
That the point system is the most
satisfactory one by which to have this
featl4e prize decided no one will deny,
but unless the conditions are framed
carefully 1t will permit INSCRIPTIONS
persons to taxi an unfair advantage
and defeat the very object of the asso-
citation, the promoting of amateur rae
ing.
With no desire to appear in the
form of a dictator, / would suggest
that the committee adopt conditions
similar to the following, which will
permit every start II during the season
to try for the prize: In every heat
raced Ctrotting or pacing) during tho
season there shall be a total of ten
points, dividing four to the horse fin
ishing first in each heat, three to the
horse finishing second, two to the third
horse and one to the fourth horse. Only
those horses that have started in four
races or more in as many matinees 10
be eligible in the final counting, unless,
through illness, lameness or accident, a
horse hat has started in three matt
nees was prevented from starting in
the fourth, and the race committee was
notified ii writing of the trouble at the
time it occr ~ed, allowing them to have
a veterinary make the necessary ex-
animation.
Should this examination result In
evidence proving conclusively the horse
is not in condition, it hen is to be
optional with the committee whether
the horse is eligible in the final count
ing. Should two or more horses lie
equal (tied) at the conclusion of the
season, the winner shall be decided by
the toss of a coin.
BY the adoption of the above plan
every starter during the season will be
given an opportunity to try for this
valuable prize, which any owner would
be pleased to win. And it will serve
the purpose of the as~sociation-to en-
courage the amateur and defeat the
professional.
There are few men who make such
an expensive donation as has Theodore
S. Miller, and his action is truly com
mendable. 1t is quite likely that MIR
Miller was prompted to make this
valuable donation because of the sue
cess he has had with his mare Ida
Gray, who holds the amateur matinee
record of 2.15H.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
PLAUTS BEST NEW
YORK NAVAL RESERVES.

L. S. Plaut baseball team played the
United States Naval Reserves of New
York on the Washington A. A. grounds
Sunday morning. and beat them by the
score of Is to 4.
The Plauts have one of the strongest
teams in the State and would like to
hear from such teams as the Carteret
f. c., South Orange Field Club, Mata-
wan, st. Mary's, of H~ackensack; Wash
ington A. A, Marions, of Jersey City,
and teams of good standing. Address
all communications to e. j. Bach, care
L. S. Plaut e. Co. Yesterdays score:
R.H.E.
Plauts ....,....... 8 1 2 2 2-16 Isl
Naval Reserves. 0 0 0 0 2 0 o. 2 2 4
Batteries-For Plaut, Maloney and
Leonie; Naval Reserves, Weber and
Kehoe.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27

my mother broke in with '"There you
are again. You don't want the family
secrets known and yet o sit right
here and tell everything in front of
him. That him" means me, and
right away l had to get out of the
room with the door closed between us
But | got that much of the thing any
way. II you don't get the postal let
me know when / hand in my stuff for
tomorrow, and l will find out more
about it. Say, boss. did o know that
fellow who spoke to you yesterday at
the gate. Look out for him. That is
one of Cosgrove's fly men. and he is
trying to pump you to find out how
the team is going to wind up If they
keep Sullivan here on the job, That's
what 1 think he wants to know, but
anyway he is one of those 81 wan to
know fellows and don't tell him what
time it is if you don't have to.
Mrs. O'Brien, who lives next door to
us, wants to know if Darby" O'Brien
has a freckle on his nose. | don't
know, do you? She says that. she had
a cousin who left ireland some years
ago and he had a freckled nose. and
maybe it is her cousin Darby who is
playing ball with the Tigers. I told
her that he had plenty of sand in his
carcass, and she asked me how | knew
what he had inside of him. You know
Mrs. O'Brien don't know anything
about slang. She said to me this morn
ing Arc you going to the game today?'
and 1 says "What do you want to know
for? So as you can tell the old lady? p
and she fired back "That'll do now, go
make your little bow and be off"
Sure if / was off she would be the
first one to call me daffy. That's the
way with some of the harps l know.
They want to see you right, and then
when you are they want to see you the
other way, n If you try to please
them all you would be up in the "snifi
OUT house.
l have heard fellows On the a say
ing What is the office boy driving at p
You would think l was a carpenter, or
one of those fellows who wears a high
hat every time some n departs for
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
ANNUAL BANQUET OF
ESSEX BICYCLE CLUB.

Members of the Oldest bicycle club In
Essex County, which was named after
the county, gathered Saturday night al
Koch's Hotel and there held the thir-
tenth annual banquet. They had g
good time, and after the banquet the
members and their friends attended a
theatre party at Proctor's. New of
ficers were elected as follows: Colonel
William r.. Fighter, president; Herbert
w. Knight, vice-president; Benjamin +.
Coe, secretary and treasurer. Charles
r. Zaeharias, of Asbury Park, and r.
1. Perry, of Short Hills, were the new
members who were received into the
club.
During the dinner resolutions were
passed in memory of Samuel N. At
water, Frederick Bloemecke and Will
lam w. Winner, former members of the
club, who have gone into the great be-
yond.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
Deaf Mutes to Play Hall.

AT the drawing for a ton of coal
for the benefit Of the Newark Deaf
Mute Baseball Club at the New Audi
forum on Saturday evening, the win
ming number was held by John ID.
Shea. The club will have its new uni
forms ready to wear on May 2, when
the team will cross bats with the
Cuban Star A. c., of Passaic, N. J.,
on the latter's grounds. The Newark
Deaf Mute Baseball Club have a few
open dates and would like to arrange
for games with first-class amateur
teams for the following dates: May o
10, 16, II, %, "A; June 6, Z, 10, IA; July
4, II. 10, %, 2e; August l. 2, 8. 3, 16
%. %; September 5. 6, IL, 10 and Labor
Day, and offering fair inducements
Address John B. Ward, 81 Orang'
street, in care Of New Jersey Dea
Mute Society.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.


OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EXCISE COM
MTSSlONERS OF Fl CITY OF
City Hall, April 20, 1905.
the following is the list Of names, residences
end nlaces of business Of persons making ap-
nlieation to this board for the granting OF
licenses to sci spirituous, vinous' mail OF
brewed liquors and not heretoioi' PNDA
Name place Of Businesses. Residence.
~ WHOLESALE-RENEWAL
ooran,us store Co, 1S2 Garside st. Same place
HEW Observation-Disclosures
Commercial Boiling Co., 1Sl Conraeree SI;i 9,
n cto1z SEQ So. Orange av..Same place
INV" RFTAU-RBNEWALS
ca..oa Eban,ann. III w. Kinney st Same place
Ferdinand run $50 rs South Tenth st.
Cornelius Reilly. 4Os Market Same place
fohn j. Grimm, 457 Broad st..'.,..Same piaee
HERMAN 7Sheu 16s Prince st. .115 Broome st.
QaNlu 11Ituiis, seo-57t South Orange av..
Herman hhoAN' Same place
ntorr,s Heller. 3 Springfield av......Same place
MOTIFS f1eligti "a SPRINGFIELD av.. Same place
Harry Mate. 179 Spruce ST.; Same pi ia
Lorenzo Cinerro, IS Fourteentn a Pc
simon fVose 597 Orange st.
,,sorh schneider. 2s shipman st....Same place
Soossval Mann. If-13 River t....:same place
anu RETAiL-SINGLE TRANSFER
Morris Sternherg. 2715 Bowery st;eSl Market ST.
MOTIF RETAiIEDoUBLE TRANSFERS
- trser 1n4 Tichenor t.....--Same place
Elmer +. n Same place
RICHARD MILLER,
President pro TEN.
JAMES F.. CONNOLLY.
CITY clsrk. ~
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-27
Snyder Suggests New Method
for Holding Speedway Races
This Year.
BY WALTER ]. SNYDER.

AT the regular meeting of the 1908
race committee of the Road Horse AS
ISOLATION OF New Jersey, which will be
heid tomorrow night at the Speedway
Club house, many matters of impor-
lance pertaining to the matinee season
will come up for discussion.
Since the success of the matinee rae
ing season depends upon the work of
this committee, Chairman William Lof-
tus desires a full attendance of his
committee, in order to give each mat
ter careful consideration before pass
ing officially upon it.
At this time plans for the season
must be formulated for the assigning
of the various prizes to be contested
for in the different events. The rules
of racing will have to be reviewed and
probably slightly revised, the assign
ing of the stalls for the season at Wee
quahic Park, and the fixing of the
classes for the initial matinee, May %.
Great Year for Speedway.
William H.. LOTUS, chairman of the
committee, and James M. Beldon, rae
ing secretary of the association, have
previously demonstrated their ability to
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numerous entrants to the various
events and the large attendance at the
matinees in the past is ample proof
that they have always discharged their
duties in a satisfactory manner. This
year. however, they win have their
work cut out for them. More horses
will be raced in the matinees and every
indication is that it will be the greatest
year since the association was organ
lied. These conditions will naturally
result in more labor for the committee
n will require exceptionally close at
tention to details and the assigning OF
the prizes. Hence the necessity of the
cooperation of the full committee.
Before placing in competition the fea-
ture prize, the gold sp~lit-second watch
and chain that Theodore S. Miller
owner of the amateur matinee cham
pion, Ida Gray, donated, the committed
should SO frame the rules and condi-
tons covering the winning of this valu-
able prize that it could be contested
for and won by an amateur in the
strict sense of the word. Since 1t is the
intention, and purpose of the associa-
ton to encourage and promote anna
teur racing, the committee should ex
ercise extreme care to prevent the pro