The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-06
COL. THoMpsoN's DEATH.
Tributes to His Memory by Many Promi-
ncnt Citizens OF New York.

Tributes TO His Memory ny alany FFohi-
ncut Citizens OF New York.
The New York papers all contain
tributes to the memory OF Col. Thomp-
son, who is to be buried from his moth
cr's residence east OF the city ut 2
o'clock this afternoon. The Tribune
says: -
and Tace-goers assembled yesteraay
afternoon. The sad death OF Colonel
] William p. Thompson was n severe
blow TO all lovers OF pure and whole
some racing. Many triutes were paid
to Colonel Thompson by all classes of
horsemen and race-goers, 1t Is eX-
tremeIy doubtful II there has been n
man on the turf that was so sincerely
loved, respected and revered as Col
onel Thompson. A meeting OF the
Jockey Club was called and appropriate
resolutions adopted in regard TO his
death. August Belmont, the president
OF the Jockey Club. in talking about the
death OF Colonel Thompson, said: The
loss OF Colonel Thompson cannot be
measured In words"
James r. Keene said: Colonel
Thompsoh's death Is a sad one and n
blow, not only to all OF the enterprises
In which he was engaged. but to the
turf. He was most respected steward
OF the Jockey Club, He was kind and
lust man, and we shall not easily find
a steward to fill his place and bring
with him the qualities which made
Colonel Thompson invaluable TO turf
government
Richard Croker did not learn that
Colonel Thompson was dead until he
was told by a Tribune reporter, lie
said: 81 read the report OF Colonel
Thompson's illness in the Tribune. but
hoped that he would recover. His decth
Is n calamity TO the many interests
In which he was actively engaged. and
his loss TO the turf is incalculRble in It's
effects. Colonel Thompson was u lender.
He possessed the faculties OF Just
Judge, combined with true love for
sport His advanced ideas and liberal
views in respect to racing made likely
the organization OF powerful racing
stable, with NIL the resources OF Brook
dale to draw from. He was nm able
adviser in either turf or business at
fairs, and i sincerely regret his sad
death"
Everybody who knew Colonel Thomp-
son was anxious to pay tribute 10 his
memory.
That Colonel Thompson Intended to
devote much OF his time to racine Is
evident in the large number Of improve
mGnts being made Mt the BrOokdalc
Farm. On the return trip, after his
last visit to Brookdale, Colonel Thomp-
son talked freely to the writer about
his plans for the future. rs follows: II
have famIllariZed myself with Brook
dale and Its needs and requirements.
hive determined TO sell or 10 give
away some OF broodmnres that believe
are not suitable to Drookdnle From
time to time intend to purchase STALL
ions from England which have been
proved to be favorable influence
when crossed with American mntrnns
OF blood lines similar to those Of the
/ bFoodH1afes OF Brookdale. Moreover ]
have great faith In Reuuital and One
I-Love NJ rnceTs. Reuuitnl Is likely to
mike splendid stallion, as few horses
have made such splendid records on the
turf ms two-year-olds. believe that
In james Rowe have secured an In
telligent, trustworthy trainer. and he
| win have the entire management of the
racing stables. My CONS love the sport
OF racing. and II Is certainly one OF tho
best tonics for n man like myself to
get away from the cares OF business
and to enjoy the exquisite pleasure OF
| spending a day with the mares and
young things on the farm. Nobody
knows what infinite pleasure II gives
one 10 witness holly contested race.
and to see n colt or Ally, us the case muy
be. that you have watched from its
birth bear away the prize and 10 hear
the loud AcclamRtions OF the public
when the victory Is won, hope to win
many races this year, rs my horses nre
| up to the average in appearance. and
have every confidence In the ability
OF my trainer"
It is sad that such nm enthusiastic
| lover Of racing MS Colonel Thompson
should bc thus cut on. When he knew
TINT his Illness wns serious. and that his
life hung by thread, he cndcavorcd to
cheer his CONS. who wore Mt his bed-
side by saying: ~ believe that will
pull through, md We shall soc Rcqultnl
and One-T-Lovc win many races.
will fight It out to tho bitter end"
The World says that Colonel Thomp-
sons fortune Is estimated at from Two
10 six millions, NIL OF which he made
since tho whr. and mostly IN connection
with hiH management, first OF tho
Standard oil Company and afterwards
OF the National Lead Company.
II IN probable that his widow md
| family will continue 10 reside at their
New Jersey home.
| II is tust two weeks to-day since
| Colonel Thompson arrived hero on n
visit to his mother. along with MIRA
| Thompson and Senator Camden and
wife. He remained over night and loft
for PnrltcrsburE next day II was on
that trip he contracted his fatal Illness,
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