The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-03
WESTERN TURF
WAR NOW OVER
Congressman Joseph L. RhinOck
in Role of Peace
maker.
nAT0NIA WILL CONDUCT
AN INDEPENDENT MEETING
Outlaw Rule Wiped Out and
Dates Fairly Di-
Yided.
.,bune specini Sporting Service.

Tribune Spccinl Sporting Service.
CINCINNATI June 2-Thc turf war in
the West Is over and Congressman Jo-
scph l.. Rhinock is the peace-maker
Latonia will conduct independent
meeting. The end came quickly, almost
too fast, for the majority to comprehend
how 1t was possible. for the fight Is all
OF. and the documents signed and filcd
away
The document In question Is an agree
ment between Joseph L. Rhinock and
Louis Celia, which wipes out the outlaw
rule down the line, divides the dates
where both sides have race horses, and
enforces tho forfeit list and gives recog-
milton to the rulings imposed for freudu-
lent practices. In addition, 1t provides
for throwing open the gates OF Latona
to all horsemen.
What Agreement Means.
That means that the American Turf
association and the Western Jockey cup
will both go ahead until some day when
the western turf will be reunited under
one head. 1t Will then be made the rlghI
sort OF a turf-goveTnlng body, and II VIII
be neither this mans nor tnat mans or
ganization.
This was not Mr., Rhnock's first at
tempt to settle the differences He made
strenuous efforts to head of the con-
flict before IL began, and when this failed
he lined up with his associates and aided
them with his money and his influence.
Last fall he met Louis Celia, who hold
the turf situation in the palm of his
hand, and Mr.. Rhlnock made him several
fair propositions to settle the turf war
and avoid n clash
Mr.. Celia thought we'll of the PROPOSE
tions, and after comforting with his as
sociates he declared he would only ac-
ccptt them under the condition th9t me
Western Jockey club. That concluded
the negotiations. The war continued, and
caused Mr.. Rhinock to do a lot OF think
Ing.
The breeding interests In Kentucky are
large. much capital is invested In great
stock fnrms, and many men are en-
ployed and interested In 1t. AS the life
OF racing was hanging by slender thread
and was even threatened In the State OF
Kentucky Mr. Rhinock rose TO the oc-
casion and the sport of kings is safe.
Renewed Negotiations.
Coming in contact with Celia he re
newed the negotiations. ard last Satur
day the documents wiping out a further
turf clash were signed. MI Rhinock
had been planning for some months to
end the turf war In some way. While in
New York City he encountered Louis
Celia. Of the other side. They talked
over different matters. and the converse
ton drifted gradually into racing, and,
well. Celia" said Rhinock, 'the war
Is still going ahead. and there Is no tell
ing how long or how far II Will 60"
That's very, true said Celia but
"Wen. YOU remember the propositions
I made you last fall7" said Rhnock.
"They still 60"
II will take the matter under consid-
cration," said Celia. "and you will hear
from me soon"
Conference Is Sought.
That was several days ago. Later Mr..
Rhinock received a telegram asking for
Rhinock declined. and named Plttsburg
as the meeting place, and II was finally
settled to meet at Chicago
The men. accompanied by their attor-
ncys met there, and outlined terms OF
agreement. mo conflict at New Orleans
and no outlaw rule wherever Celia was
in control"
Before this meeting. Mr. Rhinock talked
the matter over with some of his asso-
cIates OF the American Turf association
but Celia talked and acted only for him
self
Tho agreement, was drawn up and
signed the next day In Covngton 1t Is
binding only as far as Rhinock and Celia
are concerned but 1t is easy to see that
neither will be turned down by their re-
spcctive organizations.
Mr.. Rhinock controls the Latonia track
and has the support of the Louisville
practically the backbone of the American
Turf association.
What Celia Controls.
Mr. Celia controls the Fair Grounds at
New Orleans, Douglas Park and Groose
Point. Mr., Celia signed the document
which practically ends the turf war
simply as Louis Celia. but says the West
ern Jockey club Will indorse his stand.
Latonia will be conducted Independently
OF both turf organizations. 1t will recog-
nize the trainer and Jockey licenses OF
both, and Mr.. Rhinock pledges himself
that all horsemen Will receive a square
deal
Douglas Park will NOT omen until Ia
tonia closes Harvey Meyers represent
ing Mr.. Rhnock. drew up the agreement
and everything was settled when Mr.
Celia and TILES came to this city, ac-
companied by their attorney, Judge l..
II. Bond.