The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-13

that on account of this tragedy he
would never have any luck so long as
he owned French House. 1t is be-
lieved that all the brood mares will be
moved from Glencalrn as soon as a
place can be made ready for them.
Mr.. Croker leased French House
about a year ago. 1t Is situated at
Glencairn, Stillorgan, about four miles
from Dublin, In one of the most charm
ing of the many pretty subur'' Of
which the Irish capital can BOAST.
since II came into his possession no
has paid only flying visits to French
House, and II has been used solely by
lhose who have charge of his highly
priced sire Americas, about twenty
brood mares and such young blood
STOCK as await that stage of existence
when thew are fit to be placed in the
hands of q trainer.
Near His Racing Stable.
French House is within a quarter OF
a mile of Maddenstown Lodge, whera
Mr.. Parkinson, the leading Irish train
er, mas charge OF Mr. Croker's racers,
save few that are still at Vantage.
IL was his intention before long to
send all his horses TO the Curragh,
even the many highly-priced yearlings
purchased last week at Doncaster,
though not one of these is said to be
the equal Of the one he secured in
private deal from Lord Clonwell, a colt
by King Edwards Florizel II, out of
Seek and Find. 1t Is said Mr.. Croker
iilled big check for the youngster--
well over $4,000.
Furthermore, almost from the day
the colt was born. MIR. Croker desired
his possession, expressing to his friends
MS belief that as foal and yearling he
eclipsed any other he had ever seen.
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Clonmel family, where Lord Clonmel
has an extensive nursery for blooded
STOCK, is frequently visited by Mr..
croker, who goes there by motor from
Dublin. Lord Clonmel shows a good
| deal of shrewdness in the way he cul-
tivates so good a customers favorable
opinion. Mr.. Cookers salient feature In
all business dealings is profound sus-
picion of the other party TO the tram
saction. But Lord Clonmel has APP
parently succeeded in surmounting this
obstacle to good relations.
GIencairn Cost Him s65,OOO.
Glencairn was until the time OF his
death owned by Judge Murphy, OF the
Irish Supreme Court, and the only de-
feet Mr.. Croker found with it was that
sufficient land was not attached to II.
This was. however, overcome by the
purchase of 100 acres OF an adjoining
property-the whole costing him about
$4,000. Experts say II is an ideal spot
for the propagation of blooded stock,
the soil being rich and composed chief
~ OF limestone. Mr.. Croker has not
been slow to recognize the superiority
OF Irish-raised horses. and while, as
before, his horses win continue to figure
constantly on the leading English race
courses, they will be raised In the
Emerald Isle.
The mansion at Glencairn will not be
wholly demolished AS It now stands
Il may be described as comfortable and
old-fashioned. The renovation and ex-
tension have been designed by James
+. Fuller. one of the best known of
Irish architects. His instructions from
Mr.. Croker were to enlarge the house
considerably and to use only Irish ma
terials
A sum of not less than $4,000 will
be required TO carry out the improve
ments, but II Is now uncertain II they
viii be made at all, so complete seems
Mr.. crolxer's horror Of the place.