St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
Fred. Arrher.
Wilkes Spirit Of the Times. /

The arrival OF England's famous jockey,
Frederick Archer, on the Bothnia, on the
Goth ult., and his sojourn in this city, has
furnished the chief topic of interest in rae
ing circles during the week. AS is well
known Archer's visit here is due TO a desire
on his part to seek distraction from the
grief caused by the sudden death of his wife
on the Sth ult. Accordingly, accom- panied
by his friend, Capt Bowling CORNER owner
of the Casuistry colt, winner Of the Dew
hurst plate), and his valet, Solomon, he
sailed from Liverpool on the 18th, and, on
arriving here, took quarters at the Hotel
Brunswick, where We had the pleasure Of
spending the evening of the I'd with him.
Since his arrival Archer has kept himself
hidden as much as possible from public view
in consequence of his bereavement, seeing
but few persons and refusing all invitation S.
His grief, however, is genuine, aud has
alarmed his friends, who fear IT is making
serious inroads upon his health. In appear
ance, Archer bellies most of his pictures. He
is slightly above medium height with dark
hair, hazel eyes, and the prominence of his
upper jaw holds his lips apart, but not his
mouth wide agape, as his pictures make..him.
Nothing in his appearance indicates the
fearless horseman who never refuses a
chance in a race, let the risk be what 1t may.
His complexion is pale, and the
check bones are rather high; his eyes
are mild, but light up when his interest
is aroused. He was dressed in mourning
the only ornament being a curious gold
linked bracelet worn on the wrist OF his
right hand. His voice is soft and low, ex-
cept when speaking on a subject of more
than ordinary interest. The causal observer
would never detect his calling, as there is
nothing "horsey" in his makeup, nor is be
given to any vulgarity Of display. He has
none of the swagger or assumption generally
affected by successful jockeys, but possesses
pleasing Difference Of manner and some
thing like urbanity, showing that he has
mixed with good company.
''Have you met many old friends since
you landed!" We asked, after the usual com
mon place remarks.
''No; to tell the truth, I've kept away from
racing people, he answered, as his ewes
filed. "You know 1 came over here for a
change, and meeting racing men makes me
think of Newmarket
81 thought maybe you had seen Feakes;
Polly has often spoken of you.''
Feakesr' he asked. 'Oh, yes, l would
like to see Feakes; he aud were bows to-
gether, and good rider, too, was Feakes
How's he lookingl"
Quite well now; but he, too. has had his
share of trouble. OF the two, be looks older
than you"
''Well, I'm not old. but I've been long
while with horses-ever since was eleven
years Old"
''Have you seen Mr.. Bathgatea''
''No; but l should like to have seen him
He's nice man, is Mr.. Bathgate. You know
| rode FoXhall for him once, and precious
sorry was that didn't have him in the
Cam bridgeshire
''Do you consider him better than Iro-
quois!''
''Oh, don't know; Iroquis was q pretty
good horse the year he won the Derby"
''They beat him over here, however. and
people were generally disappointed" we re-
marked.
81 know" responded Archer with some
animation, shut it was q pity TO ever have
started him over here. The horse wasn't
what he had been. / knew it before he left
England; his race with Tristan was a better
one Tor him than l thought he would make
was on Dutch Oven in that race, you know
Oh, no; if they thought anything OF him they
shouldn't have started him any more and get
him beaten.''
''You should go down to Rancocas and see
him.
Mr.. Lorillard invited me to go, but YOU
know how feel about going around. HC
was very kind, inviting me over TO the fac
tory; he also asked me TO 30 down to-Je.
rome park, isn't itg''
eyes" We returned, shut at Rancocas YOU
would see your old mount, Parole, also"
Paroles that's so. What are they doing
with hinF' he asked. with q look of real in
terest.
Nothing; bis racing days are over. How
did he strike youF'
she had biz turn OF speed :" replied tn,
great jockey, as il he could say no more.''
'But. as between Iroquois and Foxhall
you have no orinionp'
No; never had a chance at Foxhall
Tom Cannon could tell you more about him
and you could depend upon it. Tom Cannon
is good horseman, and good man, too
everybody likes him, especially You newspape
gentlemcu-they like him, all of them,n anS
there was warmth which spoke more thar
words, OF the admiration and regard in whdcl
he held his great rival.
at is said YOU mediate trip 70 -AusIr
and India,' we remarked
Yes but saan't 90. In fact, I dom