The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-18
RACE TRACK CHANGES
A Double Decker Grand Stand of New
Design.
PLANS FOR THE PADDOCK
improvements That Are Innova-
tions in ~ ontana and Cannot
Fall to Piease-Horsemen
Deeply Interested.

Preparations pertaining to the Ana
conda Race meeting are being pushed
along rapidly in all lines. Lessee Tip
ton has fitted up a pleasant Office in
the bank building. All his days are
busy days and yesterday was no ex-
ception. Davy O'Connor, who knows
personally every horseman in the
Northwest was assisting him in send
ing out the programmes as published
recently in these columns.
Stacks of letters are received every
day from persons interested in one way
or another and all these require atten-
ton, and help to make the days work.
Then there are the improvements at
the race track which have TO be looked
after. The changes to be made arc ex-
tensfve and important. AS beginning
the old betting shed has been torn
down, and the old grand stand is al
most torn down. These buildings that
have answered the purpose of the pub
lie for so many years are to be replaced
by new ones of the latest architecture.
They will be located about 90 yards
west of the old site and as companions
will have several other new buildings
that will add very much to the con-
venience of those who attend races
and of the horsemen.
The new grand stand will be a dou-
1000 people. In dimensions, ISL feet
long by so feet deep, and on the first
floor, which will be about IL feet from
the ground, there will be seating ca
pacity of 1900 people, and on the upper
floor which is to be only half the size
of the first deck 800 people will find ac-
commodation. The upper deck will be
enclosed in glass, so that all who oc-
cupy 1t will be protected from the wind
and rain in inclement weather.
This will be the reserved seat portion.
A promenade is in the rear of the lower
deck, but above the seats.
On the ground floor the secretary's
Office, bar and retiring rooms are stu
ated, conveniently arranged.
The betting ring, as before, is to be
west of the grand stand, and covered
entirely by a roof. In size ii is 165x36.
East of the grand stand is the paddock,
for which plans are arranged exception
ally convenient II is an enclosure I'M
der roof. with the stalls in the center,
and around them a 20-foot exercise
path. Harness horses will not be allow
ed to go to the stables between heats,
but every want will be supplied in COM
modious stalls in the paddock.
The judges stand also is to be on the
same side Of the track as the other
buildings and will be of Mr.. Tipton's
own plan. The first floor will be open,
and the public will be given an added
attraction free of charge, the privilege
of seeing the jockeys and drivers
weighed. The second floor is enclosed
and will be the quarters of the clerk of
the course and weighmaster and
judges. This stand though in front of
the grandstand will be only 10 feet in
height, sx10 on the ground and there
fore Is no obstruction to view of the
finish.
In addition to these changes there
will be stables added so that all corners
viii be well provided with apartments,
All present indications are that the
meeting will be the best ever known
in Montana and some noted horses are
expected to participate.
In company with other Northwestern
associations Lessee Upton has Joined
the National Trotting Association and
all events for harness horses will be
under the rules of that association.
The running races will be under the
American racing rules as heretofore.
Charlie d. Jefferies of Bozeman,
where he has charge of Senator Hoff-
mans stable, was in this city last eve
ming looking over the prospects. He
has in his care Bozeman, Lady r. Z.
D., Irene B., Vollula and Wakefield, a
green PAGER. He does not expect to
bring them to Anaconda until few
weeks before the meeting.
The Riverside string of gallopers
or a part of them, are expected to take
quarters at the track on Monday.
Lessee Upton Is in Butte to-day ar
ranging the campaign at the track.
The plans for Butte are similar to
those for this city, but on a somewhat
larger scale.
Peter Hale came over from Butte
and called at headquarters yesterday.
Irene L. is after all the purses in sight
as PAGER.
Old Democrat, the famous campaign
er. who has been resting at the Ana
conda track during the winter. has inn
proved wonderfully in condition, and
Charlie Chadduck declares he Is not a
back number yet. That was evident
for the old skate kept a boy, who was
to keep his seat. While standing in
front of the Oxford a boy galloped past
on a cayuse, and old Democrat wheeled
in a flash, broke" and was off, for
a block before the rider could check
up. He has not lost the spirit nor for
gotten his art and perhaps the oats and
Montana hay will rejuvenate his legs
also and IL they do. he will make the
field know there is a horse race when