The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-30
HOW BHdd DOblc. Driver. and Occi
dent. the California TrOtler, ar,
Coming East Next Month.

HOW BUdd DOblc. Driver. and Occi.
dent, the California Trotter, are
Coming East Next Month.
The San Francisco Chronicle, of March
4, says: "California' S favorite trotter (Oc-
cldent) will leave for the East about the
first Of April, in charge of Budd Doble.
Doble, since he has had charge Of Occi-
dent, has succeeded in educating him up
to higher standard of excellence in the
way of curling his disposition to be un-
steady at times, treating him kindly but
firmly, and in a manner that is highly
satisfactory to his owner and the numer
Gus friends Of this wonderful horse. For
the past two months Occident has been
having rest, being merely logged for eA.
ercise. In this tiu.e he has grown more
bulky and strong without getting too
feshy. His feet are in splendid condition
aud everything looks favorable for his
future career as one Of the fastest horses
in the country. 1t is the intention to
trot him in the east whenever proper
opportunity offers, and he will take his
chances with the best Of the eastern fly-
ers, including Goldsmith Maid, during the
coming season. Doble thinks Californians
Will have cause to be proud Of Occident's
performances in the future, and that he
Will make better showing than he has
ever made heretofore. He will be trans
ported east in Dobc's special car.
The car is fifty feet in length, with the
Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trucks,
with the Westinghouse air brakes, ETC.,
being especially adapted for the case and
comfort of race horses. Underneath the
car is carried a portable bridge for ship
ping or transhipping horses at mo-
ment's notice, being attended with no
danger or trouble whatever. On the in.
side the conveniences are Of the most su-
perior character. There are four porta-
BILE stalls for horses, two near each end of
the car. When it is necessary to lie over
for day or two for rest, these single
stalls can be converted into roomy box
stalls; their sides are also cushioned 70
prevent accident. Every aperture, win
dows, etc., has wire screens to prevent
cindcrs from entering the car the ar
rangement for evening flies from troub.
ling the horses are also very ingenious
and useful. Overhead are conveniences
for packing away sulkies. In one corner
Of the car stove is carried for the pur-
pose of heating water for horses feet,
as well as for cooking when necessary:
also, refrigerator and numerous
conveniences that show much ingenuity in
their construction. In the centre of the
car Doble has perfect gem of a boudoir,
fitted up in the most superb manner, with
frescoed walls and ceilings, Brussels car.
pet, tables, chairs, lounges, mirror. lace
cartains, silver lamps, also a fine side
board flied with elegant cut.glass and well
stocked with wines. A bell is also at
hand to call his help when required. In
fact take it all in all, it is one of the most
tastefully arranged cars for man and beast
that there is in the United States. The
cost was about $4,000 all told. Occident
and St. James will probably be the only
horse occupants of this horse palace on the
coming trip.
"Thc object in leaving so early is to get
Occident acclimated and prepare him for
the spring meetings which commence
about the first of May. Occidcnt will
probably return in the fall, and partici-
pate in some of our races ere the season
closes.''