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CHAN GES AT IjOUISVlLXE. Concerning the movement to bring about a change in the management of the New Louisville Jockey Club a dispatch from them to the Enquirer of yesterday says: "As the result of a conference held with the owners of the Louisville Jockey Club this afternoon it was practically decided by. Mayor C. F. Grainger to accept the presidency of the club next year. " I did not give a positive answer, said the mayor, but I agreed to accept upon conditions, which I believe will be met in a day or so. Not having definitely accepted I do not wish to discuss my plans. If, however, I am at the head of the Loisville Jockey Club next year, I shall do all in my power to keep the race meetings at Churchill Downs up to the high standard sot by M. Lewis Clark and continued since his death. " It is reported on reliable authority that one of the conditions imposed by Mayor Grainger is the hanging up of even lsrger purses. Louisville is one of the greatest training grounds in the country, and if more and better stakes are offered horses which are trained will remain for the spring meeting instead of hastening to the east, as has been the caae for several years. "With the acceptance of the Presidency by Mayor Grainger the return of Charles F. Price to the local track is also assured. Mr. Grainger has, it is understood, been offered ,000 a year, while Mr. Price is to be offered ,0CO to be secretary and genral manager."
