New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

James r. Keene arose from the ruins a
millionaire.
The acquisition of wealth gave Mr. Keene chance
to crafty his love for horses. He purchased Sam
Purdy fast trotter. but was not content with
such slow gait Under the direction Of Charles
Baihgate, Mr.. Keenc purchased several thorough
bred yearlngs. Among the lot was Foxhail. who
gained Mr.. keene worldwide fame by winning the
Grand Prix dc Paris in France and the Czarewitcn
and Cambridgeshirc in England. In his various
victories Foxhall defeated the best horses IN Eng
land Ia the mean time Mr. Keene had shifted his
base OF operations from San Francisco TO New
York. where he ba;tled for many years with the
foremost men in Wal! street in the warfare for the
sToils Of speculation. Fortune turned against him,
AMI after gallant struggle he was crippled by
financial embarrassments and was compe.Ie1 10
begin the fight again. He sold Foxhan, Spend
thrift and his other horses. and for a few years
contelted himself with visiting the racetracks and
inspecting the horses owned by other turfmen
REVERsEs ONLY TEMPORARY.
When the Industrial trusts formed change
took place and fortune smiled more on Mr..
Kecnes specuators. Sugar, Cordage. Distillers,
Tobacco Gas. Leather and everything but wheat
caused golden shower to pour into the Golfers OF
James r.. kecne. He lost no time. but took up the
turf again as a pastime by making extensive pur-
chases lie imported high-cass English brooImares.
he bought a large number Of yearl!ngs. and the
white with blue spots that had gained respect for
Am ricaA horses in France and England again as
sumeI a conspicuous position on the turf. The
Victories Of C1iswick, st Leonards Domino, Chors-
ter. HydeTIbaI. Hornpipe, Agator and other horses
placed james r. Keene among the leaders on the
American turf.
Mr.. Kesne was practically the founder OF the
Jockey club as he was extremely anxious to re-
lieyc the turf from all abuses. As steward ne Is
ausiere and uncCmprOmsing VII charges OF frauI
ar. established with reasonable certainty against an
offender but charges must be- vail when made, as
he docs not belieYe In wasting time about frivolous
hearsay attacks upon turimen or their motives.
Mr.. K,ene Is the right man in the right place.
lie has dIge interests at stake. having al ledst
SystCJV invested IN MIS- racing and breeding estaD-
llshne1ts. Mr.. keene Is member " the Racquet
and KOckaWay Hunt clubs
JOHN H. BRADFORDS EXPERIENCE.
John H. Bradford who recently elected a
steward OF the Jockey club Is a welknown cub
man who makes his home In Boston. There are few
men In this country who have had so much ex-
pericncc in the practical management OF racing as
Mr. Bradford has had. As the treasurer OF the
concy. Island Jockey Club he was brought into
direct association Hth the wants OF a.. classes OF
furlmsn He knows all about the details or racing,
he has been a close observer Of tho running OF
horses for many years he Is cool ana conservative
ahnors .onSAtl0nilisn. and desires TO have racing
conducted upon a high plane Of excellence More
over. Mr.. Bradford unhe-itatnSly demands that
every honest turfpan. whether a millionaire or tne
owner OF single selling platter, shall receive the
same consideration IN any ard all circumstances.