Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-03-21
NEW TO-DAY.

Have you seen the celebrated STUD
General Crook, recently purchased in
San Francisco He is one Of the largest
trotting stations on the Pacific Coast
For his pedigree and wonderful trottinp
qualities the following letters and notes
will explain themselves. Mr.. p. j. Mar.
tin, after complimenting the horse for
his fine disposition and stylish trotter,
said that the horse bad unquestionably
cost Mr.. Il. Martin over $4,000, and
that it was like parting with an old
friend to see him go away. He then
wrote the following pedigree, which I'M
deubtedly is correct, because Mr.. M.
has known the animal ever since he was
colt, and well knew the owners of his
dam and sire:
SAN Francisco, February Is, 1896.
The horse Gen. Crook was sired by Cham
pion Knox out OF English Kitty. English
Kitty was imported by Spauldlng Bros, of
Boston. She was said to be about seven
eighths thoroughbred and a natural trotter.
She was an old campaigner In the New
England States and a great favorite, being
called "Old Railroad" !" from her great bot
tom.
Both the sire Of Zen. Crook and his dam,
English Kitty, were brought out from Maine
by James Bracket. of Canon City, Oregon.
have known Gen. Crook since he was a
colt. and have owned him several years. l
know him to be a fast trotter and consider
him without any superior as a foal.getter
and all-purpose horse. P. J. MARTIN.
SAN Francisco, February l6. 1886.
General Crook is eight years old, sired by
Champion Knox; he by General Knox Is a
rich, dark chestnut in color, has a fine
heavy name and tail, stands 16L hands
high, weighs 1900 pounds, Is very stylish
mover and has fine disposition. | have
known this horse for about two years, and
take pleasure in saying that as astock horse,
for trotters, rondsters, carriage and ali-pur,
pose horses consider him without a supe-
rior anywhere.
o. s. CRITTENDEN, Club Stables.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 16, 1886.
Mr.. G. J. GRIFFITH-Dear Sir: In answer
TO your request for statement of what
know about your stallion, General Crook. .
lately bought by you, will say that he was
placed in my hands when he vas two year
old by his owner, MIR. p. J. Martin. who paid
a large price for him at that age. | broke
him and gave him a worry little training as a
three-yeai old, aud won the three-year-old
trotting premium at the Oregon State Fair.
Inever drove a colt that trotted as fast with
so little handling as hedid, and his gait was
perfect. had no experience with him af-
ter that. but am reliably informed that he
hes trotted mil better than $50. From
what know of the horse and his stock l
think he VIII prove TO be one OF the most
valuable horses for stud purposes on the
Pacific Coast Very truly yours,
L. d. LINDSEY.
WHAT JUDGE HAwoRTH SAYS.
SAN Francisco, February l6, 1856.
have known General Crook for two years
and consider him one of the best stock stall
lions ON the Coast. JAS. RAwORTH.
SAN Francisco, February l6, 1886.
have seen General Crook worked fire.
quently on this track and timed hirl trotting
mile in 2:S4 Iconsider him one OF the
J. r. DICKEY.
What Hickok, the great trainer of St. Ju-
lien, says:
San Francisco track. and timed him trot a
mile in 2:S41s, and believe he will make a
splendid stock horse. o. A. HIcKoK
SAN FRANCISCO. February I5. 1851 have
seen General Crook trot a mile In 2:2Slz, and
aquarter Of a mile in 81 seconds.
EDWARD W "~s.ssif.--aE.
1 have frequently seen General Crook
him trot quarter in "a seconds, half in
Ill and a mile in 2.27.
CHAuSoEY CAIN.
2:12 GAIT.
have timed General Crook trot a quarter
OF mile in S3 seconds.
Respectfully, ETC.,
H. MCCAIN.
After looking at twenty-five stations
in San Francisco and Oakland several
friends and myself consider General
Crook by great percentage to be the best
horse-having the largest bone, the larg.
est and most elegant form, style and
color, and to my idea the best pedigreed
horse for all purposes that have even
seen anywhere.
The animal covered only two mares in
bis life-two of his get when but two
years old weighed ll00 pounds each, and
from small mares.
Having bought the horse for very
reasonable prics, can afford to stand
him for the first season in Los Angeles
for the very low price of $50. A limited
number OF good mares may be arranged
for by first addressing q. J. GRIFFITH,
Los Feliz Rancho, or 81 Ducommun
Block, Los Angeles.
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