The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-04
HORSEMEN HUNT
 PLACES ID JUMP Lucky Baldwin Has Great Scheme for Arcadia CALIFORNIA IS DUBIOUS British Columbia Is Discussed-StiII Hope for New Orleans and Hot
 Sprngs-News of the
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CALIFORNIA IS DUBIOUS
By BERT E. coIIyEp

By BERT E. cOLLYER.
 Los Angeles, January 3.-Should the present plans of the solons of racing mis- carry and the sport of kings" be legis- lated from out the state limits of Cali fornia, it is just possible that those who have penchant for playing horse races may have their appetites appeased At the present moment tentative plans have been promulgated with the end in view of mak- ing Arcadia, owned, controlled and dic- tated over by E. J. Gucky) Baldwin, a modern Monte Carlo with appurtenances and appointments that will make the Eu- ropean resort turn green with envy.
 From an authoritative source it is learned that the new Monte Carlo will be established within three miles of Santa Anita race track, which is also within the limits of Arcadia, and nestled among the eucalyptus forests of the famous Bald win range. No expense is to be spared, is the slogan of those who have the prop osition in hand. Everything is to be on such an elaborate scale that 1t will be possible to segregate the several classes who will go to make up the cosmopolitan gathering expected to be drawn hither by its amazing grandeur. as we'll as its pre- sumable immunity from molestation, so far as municipal or other legislation might be concerned. as well as the al- turing fascination of the chance to "buck the tiger" far enough remote from the vulgar CD eyes of the gaping scandal monger.
 "The clubhouse, plans for which are now nearing completion, calls for five story structure with stadium annex. This latter is supposed to have two- fold service. Within this enclosure it will be possible to hold athletic events by ar tificial light, while during the daytime pool room paraphernala would be util- ized to discriminate the results of the 1 horse races run in other climes-presum- ably Mexico.
 Another feature will be the extension of the present automobile boulevard, and which. will take a winding course about the grounds of the resort. Much money is behind the enterprise, and it is the aim of the promoters to have it completed by next winter.
 In racing way 1t looks as if the re- quiem of the sport is about to be sung. A prominent judge of San Francisco, who arrived here a day or two ago, stated as his positive belief that an anti-racing bill would be introduced and passed at the next session of the legislature which will convene at Sacramento, January 5. The attitude of Governor Hughes of New York as to racing has had an effect throughout the country, and much polit- ical capital has been made out of the plank by the antis. Representatives of the Southern Pacific, controlled by D. H. liar riman, and the Pacific Electric company, which owns the trolley lines of this city and is controlled by the Huntington inter- ests, have gone on record as saying that neither company would take any part in proposed race track legislation. These companies are political factors in Cali fornia.
 T. H. Williams. president of the Cali fornia Jockey club, who Is the big power in racing out here owning an interest In Santa Anita track. as well as controlling the Oakland track at Frisco, Is in the fight to a finish. MT. Williams Is himself a power in political affairs, Is Lucky Baldwin, owner of Santa Anita ranch on which the Santa Anita race track is To- cated. It is understood that the race track efforts will be centered on killing the bill in the senate.
 While the outlook of racing in Cali fornia is a bit dubious, there is some promise of a new circuit being established in British Columbia. which. if carried to a successful issue, will probably prove a profitable investment. The project. which is fathered by Robert Leighton, associate judge at Santa Anita. and backed by l. H. Wheatcroft owner of the St James rac- ing establishment, and millionaire mining man. of St. James Island, British Colum- bia is to build mile courses at both Vic toria and Vancouver. Part of the plans, which are now in tentative shape. Is the formation of a turf governing body to be known as the British Columbia Jockey club. lot of money has been made in a mining way in these two cities, and there is a plentitude of available capital Rac- ing in Canada is practically under the same legislation as in England. where the sport is conducted successfully. A good meeting was held over the half-mile track at Vancouver last summer. This track has been claimed by the city for park purposes.
 Much hopefuness is felt by horsemen here regarding New Orleans and Hot Springs. At the former place test Is now in progress fathered presumably by Edward Corrigan. Friends of the master ot Hawthorne, now racing here, are au- lhority for the statement that racing will be conducted at City Park track imme- diately after the Holidays. Though not generally known, Governor Sanders of Louisiana has signif1ed his intention of calling a special session of the legislature, to convene early in January. One of the first bills to be presented will be a peti ton from the merchants of the Crescent City asking for the repeal or modifca- ton of the Locke anti-betting bill
 At Hot Springs the same condition ex- ists When the legislature convenes next month it's members will be asked to ex- empt Garland county so far as the Amis betting bill is concerned The condition at the latter place is extremely favor able. the merchants, aided by the Bus- ness Mems league, the controlling spirit politically in the valley of vapors, have risen en masse as in favor of the abro- gation of the Amis bill If favorable leg islation is secured it is the intention of the Celia -Condon-S Stuart interests to hold race meeting at Oakland commencing March l.
 Probably Walked.
 From the Chicago Tribune.