The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-22


a success of their lives. 1t was not
usual theory but the three brilliant BEL
mont brothers have lived consistently up
TO il. and, as a consequence are the men
NE see Mr.. Belmont told his sons not
To work along the same lines. Dut 10 pay
into each others hands. They were 10
divide the world among them, each 10 re-
tain a sphere of his own, and have the
world at their feet.
A wonderful work it is which these
three remarkable brothers are accom-
plishing. Their ambitions are boundless'
and their future promises TO be more bril-
liant than either their shining past or
their spectacular present Their names
are on every tongue. Should the hourlsh-
ing schemes in which they are now en-
gagged succeed-and there seem TO be 1T
tie doubt of it-they will form triumvi-
rate more renowned than any yet record
ed in this republic.
The brilliant Belmont trio OF brethren
is composed of August Belmont Per
~ Belmont and Oliver II. l.. Belmont
They are the only living sons OF the iate
Mr. and Mrs. August Belmont, ana they
Samuel S Rowland.
These three brothers have selected en-
tirely separate spheres for their ne Worh;
August is a banker and the maShate "a
the turf Perry is "A banker, nOnlndiiy,
and the political power OF the IaiHlly'
oliver is a banker. and the society leag-
err whose function il is to sustain the Del
Tnout prestige in the exclusive circles o.
the most naughty social set in the world.
Each brother is a master in ms llle.
August is a fair sized, acJVe Wa", l4
the prime of life. Like all the Belmonls
he dresses in exquisite taste Like gu
the Belmonts he parts his hair IN the
middle and wears a moustache. IL Is iot
necessary to speak of his brilliant record
as financier That is well known 10
every one. because he has had the Dur
den of the business to sustain anu ms
him one of the powers OF wall street. ne
ia OF course a gentleman by birth ana
breeding; but tnat part OF tne iaiiiI l,
programme particularly concerns MS
brother Oliver, and Will be dWet upon
August Belmont to-day reigns supreme
lpo1, the American turf. His recent pur-
chases have fairly dazzled the talent.
Moreover it is due to August Belmont
that the sport itself has not been liter
ally wiped out of existence. The FAMOUS
Gray bill, recently before the governor OF
New York, is known to every lover OF
horsefesh. Its defeat would nave meant
the ruin Of a noble sport 1t IS no secret
that Mr. Morton long hesitated to sign II.
Betting had long been scandal Inc
fair fame of great state was seriously
compromised. August Belmont was en-
treated by turfmen everywhere to inter-
fere to save the measure. He personally
interview ed the governor and gave MS
lnQlNlQudl promise lldl his lilAtfiiif
would be used to do away with the more
Objectionable incidents of horse racing.
After much conversation between the two
gentlemen the bill was signed. Mr.. Bel
mont to carry out his promise, instructed
the managers of the race tracks to put
an end to the passage Of money between
bettors in their territory. He further
more interposed to suppress the tax on
the bookmakers, ending at blow a most
peIplcious evil. SO immense Is his power
that no disobedience of his orders has
hRRn
them.
1'ne stable of August Belmont is deem
ed absolutely inVncible. His sensational
purchases last summer have become his
torical. He paid $4,000 for Henry of Ma
varre. He secured Dorian for $1,000. He
bought Hastings for $1,000 and keenan,
for $1S,500. Add to this prestige by pur-
chase the fact that he has been made
president of the racing commission, which
has absolute power TO grant or refuse
licenses TO race tracks; that he is chair
man of the Jockey Club that he leads
the Steeplechase Association, that he is
at the head of the Morris Park Associa-
ton and the ramifying nature of his in
huence is apparent. 1t has been truly OBJ
served that il is doubtful If there ever
lived in any land one man with so much
power over racing men as August Bel
mont.
He is a most painstaking horseman.
He looks after all details himself When
his colts go through their PAGES he looks
on, with his coat off, his watch in one
hand and his camera in the other. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Belmont will send
his best blood to England in 1896 al
though he will not state definitely his
intentions on this point.
Socially Mr.. Belmont is we'll supported
by charming wife. Mrs. Belmont is
very influential in all society affairs. AS
her husband has a personality that is a
trifie aggressive, she must win the hearts
Mr.. Belmont is emphaucally man who
must be obeyed. Not long ago he picked
up his coat and found some dust on it.
He spoke sharply to the man about the
matter. The man threw the coat on the
floor and INDUCED in some unseemly Ian
guage. August Belmont went at his ser
want with both fists, and the contuma-
cious fellow fled. He repaired to a justice
and sWOre out warrant for his master $
arrest for assault; subsequently, however,
he went back to Mr. Belmont and apollo
gized, and nothing more was heard of
the matter.
Perry Belmont is the political man in
the triumvirate. He is one of the most
influential leaders of the democratic party
greatly, but his hair is thicker, and he
looks much younger. He is a remarkably
brilliant talker and has most winning
manners. He could have been candidate
for lieutenant governor with Hill on The
ticket in 1894, but he declined the honor.
He and Hill are close friends. Perry Bel
mont gave the senator a dinner some time
since, and great significance was attach
ed to it. The democrats want Perry Bel
mont to run for governor of New York
state in 1896 Whitney would like him to
effect has been made within he party lines
was denied by Mr.. Belmont lately, but he
is known to be like Barkis at any rate.
Whenever the democrats hold big con-
vention in New York, Perry Belmont is
asked to address it. He is the Depew OF
his party. The last great gathering at
tended by him was the New York state
convention. He was its temporary chair
man. He made a speech that was thun-
derously applauded; and one very signifi-
cant thing in it, or rather not in it, has
been talked about ever since. When Mr.
Perry Belmont wrote his speech he put
these words into it:
The presidency is a public trust, not a
private perquisite-nO third term
Just before the convention he got tele
gram, but he refused to reveal its con
tents. Now. when he delivered his speecI
he omitted those third term sentiments
and great is the comment thereat.
Few people outside of New York car
understand how powerful Perry Belmont
is politically He is a member of the party.
state committee: he is a leader OF in,
finance committee. He has charge of the
party machinery in New York county. II,
passes on the credentials of delegates II
all the state conventions He supervise.
the disbursement of the campaign funds
But he does one thing which no other dem
crat in this broad land-not even Mr.
CleVeland-has been able to do. He is very
DOVvgrffTI he rfaff On o..