The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-20
THE RAISER OF RARus.
Expects to Bring Out Horse in Ten Years
 that Can Do It In BIO.

Richard B. Conkling, of Greenport, L l., the man who raised Rarus, sat in the office of Braggs Hotel to-day, waiting for a telegram from Ogdensburg. He is the best-looking man ofsixty-three that ever stretched legs under landlord Proctor's mahogany. John Splan calls him "Dad, ' and those who know MT. Conkling inti- mately adopt Spans title. As stated, Mir. l Conkling was waiting fora telegram from 1 Ogdensbrug. He didn't specifically make known his business. but it is surmised that he comes to Utica moose hunting in the event of success, it will be proba- ble that he will call in Splan to take charge of the arrival. Mir Conklin was approached by Colonel Bowen, of Medi- da, and subjected to congratulations anent the sale of Rarus. Dad" didn't seem elated when the Col. pronounced $36, 900. Itwas hard for him to part with the splendid animal. He believed in the horse thoroughly, and when he handed the bride to MT. Simmons and took his ! check for the sum named the tears flow ed freely.
 "Mr. Conkling will you ever raise an other trotter?"
 Dad. Bless you my son: of course I will"
 Have you any of Rarus brothers, sis- ters, cousins, or aunts?"
 Dad. ''Yes, and I'll tell you what I did yesterday. l bet man case of wine that 1 would raise horse that would beat Rarus' time-213l"
 How many years do you want to do it imp
 Dad. Ten, I've half brother of Ra- rus that trotted three-minute gait, up hill, when he was six weeks old. Then I've some other promising stock, brothers and sisters of Rarus. I've one in partic- ular that think will be heard from. He is eight years old. call him Rectus."
 Do you know Mir. Bonner"
 Dad "Never passed word with him had him pointed out to me once. I've heard from him indirectly lately, and he says that he never sat behind such horse as Rarus Is."
 What can Rarus do?"
 Dad. "He can trot mile in 2:06 or POS"
 Did you ever ask Splan to send him for all he was worth?"
 Dad. Never. No one ever offered enough money to make it an inducement for me to send Rarus at his best gait ; but tconfidentially) I'll bet $100 to nickel that Rarus can trot in 2:l0. I ought to have let him do it before 1 parted with him, but I was waiting for a sufficient in- ducement. But mark me, he'll do it some day for MT. Bonner"
 Have you any other horses aside from those on your farm at Greenport, L. F"
 Dad, My only share in horseflesh outside of those at home is an interest in Gloster. Remember. son, that l ain't agoing to die until beat 2:139.'
 Another case of wine on it?"
 Dad. Certainly but you must give me ten years. Yes; think have two now that will beat the best recorded time Why; that little baby Ispoke of moment ago has a stride of eleven and a half feet going up hill. When Rarus was ten months old he had a down-hill stride of fifteen feet. Then there is half-sister of Rarus that promises well. She is out of Grace Rogers by Volunteer. When she was ten months old she covered four teen feet, up grade. I call her Grace Volunteer"
 Are you satisfied with yonr bargain in the sale of Rarus?"
 Dad. "Y-e-s tho enthusiasm about it, though); but l now believe that could get S50,000 for him if had stood firm for that figure"
 "What do you think of Edwin For rest?"
 Dad. "Give me back Rarus and I'd bet S5,0O0 that can shut him out ina race"
 What about Smuggler?"
 Dad. Good horse-very good horse but Pve an idea he was not handled right. I'd have been willing to hang and kick in the air if I couldn't have sent in PIP"
 A Utica lawyer who was present asked MT. Conkling what he thought of Sleepy Tom. Dad replied: Had kept Rarus l would have beaten Tom, sure." Later on in the conversation Mir. Conkling said: As l stated, never asked Splan to send Rarus mile for his best. And, although John never drove him in public up to his limit, can assure the horse was never 'pulled'-never but once That was four years ago in Buffalo, when he was beaten by Mollie Morris. He was driven by Doty, and when 1 saw that he was pull ing Rarus 1 would have shot him out of the sulky if had had revolver"
 On leaving the Observer man Dad said Remember, case of wine and I'm to have ten years to beat Rarus' best time" The Utica lawyer said; Another case with me~ Dad replied: "Yes, but you'll