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LIKE COLUMBIA DECISION •f HORSEMEN AT CHARLESTON THINK IT CLEARS J i THE RACING ATMOSPHERE. . I Weather Conditions Improve and Permit Resumption of Preparations for Opening of Palmetto Park — Eligibles r»r the Palmetto Derby. Charleston, s. C, January • .— There were no ue- vclopuients in a racing way today. The hard rain , which vnttnucd until early this morning wa« was- | ..,:., I U i wind of high velocity, followed by fair ini extresarij cold weather. The change was woi- ...,.ii. I. and present e litiotis promise to pn- ill , for Home time, which will enable the contractors ." | ttnixli the nla:it in detail ia ample time for the opening ,u January 17. Because of the wet and , muddy condition lit the course i: became Impractical in continue work on it and efforts were confined mostl to the finishing of the grandstand, paddock and stables. The carpeatera accomi tinned a good . deal during Urn day. Bvery available laborer to he had will be brought Into requisition from now on to work "ii the track, and while the hard rains did s.uii damage, no anxiety i- fell as to having the course in thorough condition for the opening. The post|M nemcnt is regarded by the horsemen and turl followers gathered here as a more In the right di rectlon. I hi- Inclement weather which developed suddcnlt would have precluded any possibility of the completion of the track to a polnl where it could have been serviceable by tomorrow, and it follows that the postponement would have hail to have been ail.-, unci d at the eleventh hum. There was iiK,i danger that a postponement would have been compelled i,v a lack of racing material to make up a card. Owners would have been disinclined to send their horses Into contest over the doubtfully sale track. Gossip among the numerous racing men here is confined to topics concerning racing in this state. The action r the Supreme Court In dismissing the Columbia Injunction petition is held to favor racing aid It is thought unlikely that ■ repetition ol the Columbia experience will confront the management here, It Is generally thought that whatever futtt hostile move h made against racing will he In the legislature, which convened today in Colombia, in Ids argument to secure an Injunction against tie Columbia promoters. Attorney-General Lyon stat -d that hi- Information was thai betting was carried im , •;•,, h rear In connection with horse racing at the state Kan and wen- the court to grant the Injunction aski d for, ii would have a deterrent effect on the fair. Bui the court t «ik the view that the me in« has been ended and if there was ■ e unmou nuisance carried on while the races were in progress, ;-alleged. II had been abated, ami that the promoters in ending the race meeting were acting la go l faith. The decision to postpone the race opening hen- for one week will iii no wive affect the stake offerings listed for thev will all l»- decided. Provision will he made te run them off as nearly as possible in the oidei thej an listed and this probablj will necessitate the postponement of the Colombia Selling Stakes until a later period of the meeting. Another large delegation of torf followers arrived in I sarleston this morning. About Bftj came from « inclnnati. Including .1. .1. kUrklein, W. II. Billings, ha ii.- Bespess. Henry Horn. W. II. Rudolph. B. r. Crnry. Charles Waltring and Henry Hani. Charlie Pan-dale cam. i rem Jacksonville. drove i leveland Kulier, at one time a star Jockey, arrived from Chicago. Fuller i- now a betttug ring operator. Archie Simmer, who developed iuller. is also her**, a- i- also Mickey Crimmius, another rider that Mi. Zlmnier developed. lie- Now Orleans dele -.aii.ii was made ap of I:. Solari. Arthur Behan. Ocorgi i .ii, ui id and several others. Thej bring encouraging news for race-goers I :■ the Crescent it. in thai a local option bill probably will be introduced and passed by the Louisiana Legislature i si spring. Wallii Kessenden and Joe Bedell came from Sew ", k bj the water route. Claude Kyle and Ike Hackiftitin: wen .•!- arrivals from the east. Kimball Patterson Is her.- from Ocean Park, Cal. Patterson developed star OByan and Winning Wld-. , i couple •• seasons hack. He baa been In the real estate business in California, hut "ill return i , i i, lug as agent for I!. P. urman. Walter Donee and Frank G. Hogan, both racing enthusiasts, have made known their intention ol ng the trip from the coast some time daring th winter to participate In the sport at Palmetto Pat .. u»l no* Mr. Pup.-, Is entertaining Lord Tweedmotith ; ini Lord Knu itklllen ai in- place in Pasadena. i The I aim. mi stable la being painted white and hine. ii, • racing colors of the establishment. Ot* i horsemen at Palmetto Park an- fixing ti|i their barns . mi when rompleted the plant will be a picturesque spot. The airnri sent la by snase of the owner* for their t. rear-olds have been accepted by Registrar Y. II. Rows of the Jockey Clnb. ;. W. BbwcHa string i- made ui entirely of youngsters. They nam lier ■ docen and some of the names are as follows: Pink Lady. ch. f. by Bossell Option. Chummy. blk. f, bj Ornament hum. Pretty Molly, eh. f. by Cesarion -Beskjoe. • Anna. b. t. bj Russell Madam Hindoo. Fashion Wing. hr. c. by Wooltborpe— Fsshlonabl". crime r,,ns,,. ch. g. by Maddalo- Princess of I --r-ainln. . Ill .,i Sight, ch. c. by Mad, la!.. Princess De Oro. i :i :..ii, tte, h. f, by Ormlcant— Loot. Among the two-year-olds J. A. McCorniiek has In • , ■ i. i u • hen are I • t , i- Orimm, by Ben Strome -Bose Leaf: Garden of Allah, bj Star Shoot Prances ilia ■loo: Christmas Star, bj Stat SI i Breakwater; Bed Widow, by Orlando Black Heart: Charleston ,v Stat Shoot I.izzi- Hixsnn: Port Sumter, bj Stsr MarilK-1. and P.illv Holder, bj llgden -Wing Ting. Charlie While. Georgi Morgan, Peter Gaffney, It. P. MeKeever, Larry Carey and Jack Asftlei are g tin i ,, ni srrli als. Joe Kenyon and Ir. Duenm r. in ih Samoel Ross I which ,.in here in charge of W. P. Borch, have ileveloped fever since their arrival. hike- Byrne, who Is with Capt. P. M. Walkers at ,i i- dm i,, arrive from his heme In Providence. i , . James Drummond died here suddenly Sat nrdaj night. T1;- deceased was in strait, tied finan rial ireomstsnees and his funeral expenses wOl be dr rraj • ,| bj the horsemen hi n , I", r the Paine it,, Derby, the chief race of the Charleston meeting for three-year-olds forty-five nominations were made. This race will have a si.,--vslih ■ ,i 3.000, the distance will be «,n.- mile and i quarter, and it will be run en March 30. It- li--; • eligibles include- th,- following: T. Abadlea Ton King. W. P. Austins Walter Bcott. II G. Bedwells Hearthstone. It. I. Carmans Sherlock Holmes. C. -I. Case] ■ Crai ker Box. s. .. Cloptons Jaw bone. K. P. Coudrans Breaker Boj ami I iamma. If. Dal - CI ua. It ht. la ies Knlgbts Differ. 11. P. Dai is .Inn Hav. . I.. P. Doerboefer*! Jack Kllis. Tenunie Thompson. 1 and I rsula Km in a. M. Foleys Congressman James. I Gallaher Bros. Duval. Wm. Gersts Working I.ad. 1 .la-. Griffins Brosseau. .1. W. Iledriik- Mad River. • I Frederick Johnsons Light u M Life. .1. ». Keenes Honne CIkiiici. W. Martins The Hump. T. C. McDowells Tin Manager. George B. Moreiands Terrible Dan. ;. U. Morris Jenny Geddes. 3 Mr. Karhs Coming Ooon. K. c. Sunns l.vm- ami Morgan Wilson. I W. c. Overtons Merry Beau. 1 Prank Begans Lady MeGee. .las. Robertsons steb-iiiT. I P. P. Hobies Stairs. Tennessee Stsbles Commoners Touch. Gagnint. 1 Gauadore, Jim Milton, ami Pliant. J. S. Tvr.es Astrologer. P. M. Walker- Hard of Hope. I .1. Walshs Chin-khauiit. W. C. w m . - Lady Lightning. v. her Ward- Gay Bird. 1 Catesby Woodfords Cheer Pp. Coiom-1 Hollow;.. Lewis, and Sonada. W. J. 1ounga Manager Mack.
