The Butte inter mountain., 1903-02-09
SENATOR CLARK IS
TO RACE IN EAST
WILL FOLLOW IN FOOTSTEPS OF
MARCUS DAILY AND KEEP A
BIG STRING.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER Moupratv.

SPECIAL TO TIE INTER MOUNTAIN
New York. Feb. o.-Senator w. A.
Clark, the muti-millionaire of Chicago,
has decided to establish a big racing sta
bic in the last. Years ago he raced a
little on the Montana circuit.
He proposes TO make his re-entry in a
style betting his great wealth. With this
end in view he has consulted with Mr.
+. r. Hitchcock, the well-known member
Of the Jockey club, and Mr.. r. J. Dwyer,
that most capable and astute racing man,
as to the material he should secure.
The senator aims to rival the racing
establishments of such magnates and fell
low mllionaires as William G. Whitney,
A. Belmont. l.. V. Bell. ]. B. Haggin, and
many others who are represented in the
rich stakes contested for at the various
tracks.
In taking this step, Senator Clark is
practically following in the footsteps Of
his former partner and later great rival
the late Marcus DAILY.
viii Race on Large Scale.
While senator Clark can hardly be con-
sidered in the light of newcomer on
the turf. having owned and raced in the
West, III his own name and colors a few
horses some 10 years ago, his advent at
this time is consiucred as specially sig
nihcant, because of his stated determina-
ton to make his second racing venture
OH a much larger scale.
hS eNlucHCe OF MS intention the fact
that he is negotiating for the services of
Lew Elmore as trainer adds its weight.
No better handler or conditioner of thor
oughbreds ever left the Blue Grass coun-
try than the man who presided over the
destnies of the Lotos stable when w. J.
ArkelIs Belle of Lexington was one OF
its bright particular stars. Trainer FL
more viii doubtless be consulted in the
purchase OF the horses OF which this sta
bic viii be composed.
Will Race in the East.
Trainer Lew Elmore also enjoys the dis
tinction of having trained Ethelbert Perry
Belmonts great champion, when that fa-
nous handicap horse was a 2-year old and
the property Of James n. Galway.
Senator Clark has declared his inten-
ton OF racing almost exclusively in the
East. He recently coniided to a friend
that he might go as far West as Chicago,
where the Washington Park Harlem and
Hawthorne racing properties are proving
worthy grounds for disciples of the
sport OF kings" But his operations there
would be largely confined TO such of their
special events as tempt other wealthy low
ers OF racing in this vicinity.
The step to be taken by Senator Clark
shows in marked degree how stable and
popular the sport is becoming in this state
through the efforts OF Mr.. August Belmont
and his confrcrcs. who compose the rae
Racing Men Are Pleased.
At the Hoffman house yesterday after
noon. where the welcome news of Senator
Clarks determination was told first. moth
ing but commendation could be heard.
The man who was sponsor for the
story said the senator proposed to. as he
expressed it, 'be in the first flight"
Just what his immediate plans are have
not been made known. 1t is about set
tied. however, that his commission will
be in the market for any promising q
year-olds that may be uncovered from
time to time, and that he will be- during
the forthcoming season, liberal offer
OF yearlings.
Whether Senator Clark will be repre-
sented during the coming season in the
older division is a mere matter OF con-
lecture. But it is understood that Mr..
Elmore favors the purchase of one or more
good overnight handicap horses with which
he can operate.
The senator will doubtless. in the event
OF his securing any good horses curing
the next few weeks be liberal subscriber
TO the stakes Of the Saratoga association,
which do not close until some time in
the early part OF March next.