New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-23
J. G. X. LAWRENCE DEAD.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONEY ISLAND
JOCKEY CLUB EXPIRED LAST NIGHT.


James G. X. Lawrence who had been in poor
health for many months past, died from pneumo-
MIA Flushing Long Island. last night He was
the president OF the Coney Island Jockey Club and
widely known as a prominent ana innuehtiai
man in racing affairs Mr.. Lawrence was not only
president of the Coney Island Jockey Club. but was
most active, energetic and efficient executive OIL
Ger OF that organization and worked harder for It's
benefit than any other person connected with the
club Last year he carried upon his shoulders the
heaviest burdens Of responsibility and labor in con-
ncction with the two meetings Of the club HIS
friends noted with regret, however. that at both
meetings ne appeared to be somewhat melancholy
and downcast, and not in his usual spirits Last
autumn his health became seriously impaired ana
he took a trip to Europe in the hope of reganing
his lost strength. Unfortunately, his visit abroad
did not improve mis- condition at all, and when ne
returned to this country some months ago poth
his physical and mental condition were such as 10
cause much anxiety and apprehension among his
many friends He subsequently confined to his
home in this city for a considerable time. and
finally 1t was thought desirable to take him into
quiet retreat at Flushing. Long Island. There his
physical condition became somewhat improved, but
his mental impairment did not pass away IL was
hoped and expected that he would live for num-
Der of years longer. but a few days ago ne was
taken with pneumonia, from which he died last
evening
Mr. Lawrence was enc OF the bestknown and
most influential racing men that this country has
known. He son Of William Beach
Lawrence, of Newport, Il. l.. who owned extensive
and extremely valuable property at Ochre POINT,
Newport. which has since been divided UP. me
site OF the old William Beach Lawrence farm Is
now occupied by OF the handsomest estates
and villas In Newport Mr.. Lawrence from his
boyhood always took the most Intense interest IN
horses. He admirable rider. and extremely
fond OF the best and highest type OF horscnesh
He was an expert. both In running and trottins
horses. and had a passionate liking for botn
riding and driving When he young man ne
became Interested In racing. and was the owner
or part owner OF a number OF noted running horses
He was especially interested In jumpers ana had
himself ridden some famous steeplechasers. Al
one time he was In partnership with George l..
LorillarG.
Vhen the Coney Island Jockey Club was organ
izod Leonard ". Jerome made president and
Mr. Lawrence was elected secretary. lie was
indofatlgable Ingenious skilful and energetic IN MS
efforts to promote the interests OF the American
tur, He originated the famous Suburban Handi-
cap the Futur,y and Realization stakes, the most
Important ~ the celebrated races ever offered IN
America It was largely due 10 his devoted laoors'
his ORIGINALITY ability. capacity and enterprise that
tho fame and distinction OF the Coney Island Jockey
club were established and maintained. For many
years Mr. Lawrence himself acted as handcapper
for the Concy Island Jockey club and he attained
Widespread reputation for his success In devislhs
Conditions and a.lotting weights which brought
about exciting attractive and closely contestei
races. He always took the greatest prlde IN tne
Coney Island Jockey club. and devoted hiinseI 10
it, interests the most faithful. loyal ana Jealous
manner All American turfrnen owe de1i OF graf
tuie to Nj Lawrence for all that he did for the
The Goney island Jockey cub will adopt at the
earliest possible moment proper tribute 10 Mr
Lawrence's memory. After the death OK Leonard
" Jerome the first president or the c!uD, Mt
Lawrence was elected president OF the organilIt-
ton but this year. IN consequence OF ms III healtn
h. had been unable TO give any time 10 ,le "olh
~ tho club His poor health and prostrauOn nave
caused Tho deepest SORROW ana sympathy among
the officers and members OF the cluO. ana among
tho racing men Of the country generally
Mr. Lawrence was am'tbie, unaHectei ahp az 80. ~,
ah,a IN his mann.rs. and cordial and sympathetic
fra All his WAYS. He Possessed an immense hunO"r
81 friends ana acluaint lnces, and the srief caused
nv his death VIII extend all over the country
II the date Ok his funeral should De appoih'eu
FOR any racing day TINS week the Conc! ls:@nu
lncka, club vii POSTPONE IT'S races on t,al Gay DIS
a mark ~ honor 20 It's dead president.
Tn. original cause OF Mr.. LAwrences oeath was
an accident caused by the fright OF fast trottiS
rhe horse was startled AID ran away. throwing
him to the ground and causing severe inJuI.nss
which brought about the physical prosdratlon aua
mental trouble with which he was afflicted. ne
had many noble and generous QUANTITIES anu MS
,.,,h IL "A serous loss 10 American turtinen
MIR Lawrence. who WAS married 70 MISS Leroy;
ttartised as a lawyer at No. "A Wil!iam-st. ana
when IN New-york lived at No 70 East lwelt}y-
United States Minister to Belgium In addition 70
his connection with the COney Island Jockey tluo'
Nr Lawrence Vas member Of the Union, Metro
pOlitan and knickerhocker CLUBS. ~, ,,..
Mr. Lawrence was A Tamindhy Han beiIoSiat,
and Mayor Grant appointed him Brooklyn BridSe
trustee a place ne filed for several years 49,
Tn. body Of Mr.. Lawrence was brought from
Flushing TO his city house last night