Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-24

4 RRIvALS Of racing officials yesterday from the east
n left only Jake Hoffman missing last night at roll
call for midnight lunch, and there about 1000
horses grounds all keyed up concertina pitch
and anxious to their oats about 10000 impatient
pers waiting for the bugler TO blow his horn
that the official opening of the second WIN
ter season racing Anita there is nothing left
except flight hours prevent the opening OF
greatest of racing known on the coast
Fory-eght the undoubtedly will be
intense that it be cut with knife and rev hours
later the spectacle excited and enthusiastic
supporters affairs this portion of the world gath
the handsome Santa Anita grand stand
will be presented the observing Among the ar
yesterday and last night were Col A W. Hamilton,
who will continue his position presiding judge Ed
Cole ougeneraled the fates and will be first as
sistant to colonel; Seymour Beuter chief of the
Pnlxerton army and the capable official in that line
that ever offciated in that capacity William A. Pnker
ton chief detective bureau that policies all
modern in America, and almost innumera-
bic army bookmakers booSmakers clerks, pungers,
horsemen and jockeys.
Seymour BeutIer got in last night at about o'clock
and lost no time catching West Ninth street car for
his winter home the side. Sig still wears that
happy smile lends support to the belief that he never
is so happy the job at local race meet
ing Beutler despite that he must fill position where 1t
sometimes is necessary reprimand otherwise
deal harsy friend probably enjoys as great popu
arty public he handles day as any man IN
the racing game long years of service chief of the
race track police gives him wider acquain
lance than is enjoyed by many and in his several
years of service he has made record for
protecting public and preventing the operation Of
crooks and pckpockets touts that he undoubtedly
takes much pride D. Contrary to the general be-
lief touting about the nearest approach to capital Of
Tense at any where Beuer is in authority and
the tout ply vocation elsewhere and be extremely
careful that into Beutler on the track
afterward Sig done much toward eevating the
sport and minimizing opposition to it as any dozen other
connected with it,
Col A. W. Hamilton is not much of a stranger in
Los Angeles other racing officials, as he usually is
among to arrive and absolutely the last TO leave
He is enanored California and usually
several before and after each racing season.
Last summer remained here for probably two months
after the season ended He intends enjoying life dur
ing the winter shipped pair of high-strung and
beautifully matched buggy horses to Santa Anita and
will handle the himself in his drives to and from
the track and viewing the matchess scenery in and
around Los Angeles The colonel is from Kentucky,
b'gosh and he boss from boss and is as ex-
pert driving them as any man alive
Frank IIiltman st. Louis who has grown wealthy
in his years OF service grand stand boona<er
at tracks in middle west and on the coast is on
deck and ready duty more Frank enjoys the ex-
ceent record of popularity with all those who have
trusted him commissions in all his years of service
and Gene Elrod who viii superntend the grand stand
bookies made mistake in putting MN PACK IN MS
old position
Archie thinner comica wealthy wise a horseman
and plunger and wen liked by all who know him. was
among the mob arrivals yesterday. Archie said; This
great country you've got here Ell? Think I'll buy
slice Of If and settle down" He has a small but awfuy
good string at santa Anita in the Of Johnny Pow
ers and his share of the events in which he has
a starter.
Tom Powers wealthy business man and sportsman Of
Frisco has arrived opening of Santa Anita and
NAV remain throughout winter with occasional trips
back home quite extensively interested in real es
tate cities and also is known as heavy
bettor any time he decides to place bet on race.
High tide is announced for tomorrow and according
Jeems Morley viii be at the highest mark OF the year
the stunts performed at Playa del Rey Few hours
since when part pier washed away to be
tonight the old brny must have something worth
seeing Morley viii entertain sightseers and watch
parties at his Ship hotel. Jeens cautiously IN
the ship built concrete piers and old
Neptune chance do damage to the popular
resort
Berdie formerly chief Of the Arcadia police de-