The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-20
NEWS OF MEN AND HORSES
N " HUBINGER DECLINES TO
 SELL METELLAS, a;1I.

The Gentleman From Russia Unable to
 Purchase the Trotter-Georre n.
 Rinker to Locate in New Haven--
 Race Track Notes-Fast Horses on
 the Ice at Derby.
 The following news items are from the latest number of the Trotter and Pacer, from it's New Haven correspon- dent:
 During a recent chat with Trainer Fred E. Hyde, Jr., he stated there was not much news from the stable of IN. W. Hubinger, but would probably De more later, when he will give the young trotters more work. At present writing, March g, the half mile track in the rear of the stables is covered with ice and snow, while the sieighing is excellent on nearby streets. Some of the best of the young horses that will be in MT. Hyde's charge this sea- son are four years old this year, and were sired by Mir. Hubinger's trotter Metellas, 2:11.
 Regarding the rumor that some gen. tlemen from Russia had made an at- tempt to purchase Metellas, the train CT stated that a Russian gentleman had called at the stable, where he saw the stallion and some of his descend ants. The gentleman who did not speak English, had an interpreter with Elim. MT Hubinger refused to put price on Metellas, 2:11.
 As the New Haven Driving club have taken a lease of the Elm City track for this year, the usual matinee race programme may be expected.
 Fred c. Candee, the popular proprie- tor of the Broadway stables, with Mrs. Candee and son Harry, are at a pleas- ure resort in North Carolina for stay of several weeks.
 George D. Rinker who is known from east to west as a horseman. has recently officiated at the Cannon horse sale as auctioneer. MT. Rinker in formed the writer that he will remove from Newark, N. J., to New Haven to reside MT P Mortell, of this city has a number of race horses at the Hobart street stable near the race track, where they are in the care of Trainer Eugene Sullivan. who will commence to work them as soon as the roads and track are in good condition.
 ON THE ICE AT DERBY.
 During the present winter horsemen in the vicinity of Derby have had seve- ral meetings for racing sport on the ice above the large dam on the big Housa- tonic river that flows in the western part of Connecticut from north toa south through picturesque valleys of beautiful natural scenery. The ice is twenty-one inches thick Space that can be used for races Is more than an eighth of a mile wide and mile ana sa half in length according to estimate. The hills on each side of the race course are some protection from the wind, which makes the temperature slightly warmer for drivers and specta- tors. The location is easily reached, as the trolley cars run to the river bank near the finish. During a recent visit to the races the writer met the follow ing acquaintances with good horses Dr. J. W. Melbourne, with pacer Rosa Wilkes; L s. Coan. with the trotter Baby Boy and the pacer Joe Wilkes, 2:16 1-2. The latter has improved since last season and showed a speedy gait on the ice track MT. Pettrson had fine and fast horse that was much ad- mired T. E. Donovan, an expert with the reins, had a light bay pacer that showed as much speed as any in the bunch. Frank Wheeler had good value in bay horse. MT Brown has General Shafter, 2:14 1-4, in fine condition Ex- Mayor Hubbell and c. s. Victory were among the spectators.
 Frank T. Burr, the horse goods deal CT of Ansonia, has an extensive popu- larity among a large circle of friendly visitors, who chat about various sub- jects and late horse news. It may i'm terest horse fanciers to know that the Trotter and Pacer can be found at his store. R. E. PORTER.