Arizona republican., 1906-01-01


 the fair was with a strict accordance 10 racing rules, thus forming a prece- dent that shall obtain hereafter. To insure that end it was deemed best to employ one who not only knew the rules himself but had the personality to enforce them. That pr. Stone has successfully performed this service is the universal judgment of all who at tended the races.
 There were times when it became necessary to rule imperatively and em- phatically and on occasion to threaten resort to his lining privilege, incidents that must necessarily occur at every race meeting where individual horse men instinctively seek for personal ad- vantages on the track. But it should also be said to the credit of the horse men, both resident and visiting, that in no instance was his decision ig- nored, nor was it necessary at any time to enforce harsh measures. Ii was made clear from the beginning that the starter desired only to be fair, as did the drivers, and any difference that occurred was but of momentary duration. It is pleasing to note that the entire meeting was concluded har- moniously and the doctor and the
 
 Those who occupied the grand stand were also more than pleased with the doctors careful, accurate and clear l announcements. made necessary by the many changes made in the program as printed.
 pr. and Mrs. Stone arrived here week ago yesterday from their home in Burlington, Wisconsin, and expect to leave tonight for Chicago and then home. They say they have had most interesting and enjoyable week and have been EoTpits by el"ett aimed. I. l is the doctors first visit to Arizona and he says his impressions in every way are gratifying to him and com plimentary to the territory. The weather, scenery and everything is a | delightful change from what he has been used to during the holidays. Concerning the plant of the Arizona fair association and the character of the big enterprise managed by the fair commission he is most enthusias- tic. The big grand stand daily filled with an enthusiastic audience of well dressed, prosperous looking and intel | ligent appearing American people, was a constant source of plea sure to him and the landscape view from his posi- tion in the judges stand could not be | surpassed in any country. Referring i to the race track ne said that it was not only his opinion but that he voiced | the sentiments of all the horsemen when he said he did not believe there was q faster or better track in the country. The performances of Hazel Patch and Zolock were a delight and as pretty racing as he ever saw in his hn Do many of the eastern tracks but never saw him perform better than here nor was he ever in better form. The sea son of the year should be taken into consideration, for with cold nights and hot days the track is bound to be a trif.e slower than in warmer weather, nevertheless, he never saw or read of faster travelling al this time of the year than that seen on Saturday, either north or south.
 Dr. Stone acquired his title as a practicing veterinarian, being a grad uate of the Chicago veterinary college His peculiar fitness as a starter and announcer, however, drew him from the practice of his profession and he is now professional starter, being em- ployed nearly all the time from the first of May until the seasons races are over. which this year ends with the old year, in Phoenix. Arizona. He is not only always in demand at the big state fairs but has presided over many exhibition races in which the fastest horses in the world nave par ticipated. He will leave Phoenix well supplied with pictures of the fair grounds and tracks and with much printed matter concerning this part of Arizona, all of which he is now in a position to verify personally. It is his purpose to see that more is printed about Arizona and Arizona horses in the horse papers of the east. And that his acquaintance with horsemen generally will do much to put the Arizona idea" into their heads zoe without saying. for he has the impulse to do so and he is one man who is re- garded by them as an authority on 1 things pertaining to the racing busi- ness.