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i ; A NEW TURFMAN. Concerning a possible accession to the list of wealthy turfmen of this country, the New York Evening Sun says : "At a time when those two giants of the far northwest, Marcus Daly and Senator W. A. Clark, were all but throttling one another in a personal quarrel, with an enmity which made the world stand aghast, the latter declared he would vanquish his antagonist in politics and upon the turf. He did finally go to Washington from Montana in spite of Daly, and now he proposes to make good the latter stipulation of his promise. It can be set down for a fact today that Senator W..A. Clark will at once sot about tho organization of a strong string of high-class thoroughbreds and that his racing silks will bs seen on metropolitan courses in 1903. Clarks conquest would be incomplete until he had achieved a turf renown the glories of which will eclipse the still shining star of Bitter Root Farm and the great Montana. Then only will Clark cry quits with Daly in the fight of a life, waged deep down in the copper mine shafts of Montana, upon the rolling ranch lands of Wyoming, in Wall street, upon Fifth avenue, and in congressional halls. "A prominent sales commissioner vouchsafed the information at Gravesend that Senator Clark, through the medium of his son, Charles C. Clark, recently elected president of the newly organized Northwestern and Montana Jockey Club, had already availed himself of the finest stock farm property in the upper Butte country, which is fast being converted into a stud surpassing in appointment and magnificence the,, far-famed Bitter Root Farm in Marcus Dalys halcyon days. Charles C. Clark will, it is thought, come east in 1903 to have an eye to his fathers string, which will of necessity bo small and select in its- first year. The mixed lot purchased at the Doncaster sales is now on the high seas and will be wintered in Kentucky. "Six of the lot are two-year-olds and are intended for active racing campaign next year, while the others were purchased for breeding purposes. It is said Senator Clarks agents will be buyers at the forthcoming sale of the English thoroughbred stock now quartered at the Empire City track. The registration of colors and the engagement of a trainer are matters which will be left over until next spring. Senator Clarks great mansion on Fifth avenue is just now nearing completion, and his world famous art treasures are awaiting their places. He took up this hobby of J paintings and statuary several years ago. Ho has pursued it with the same feverish energy that has quickened his chase after wealth, until today, on the eve of the opening of his magnificent home, he possesses one of the most notable collections in the world. Although kept close to the harsh life of the early days of the far west, he believes himself to be a competent judge between the real and the false in art. Clark set about to improve his mind and soften his nature just as soon as he gained a competency. He perused learned books, absorbed art and belles lettres. Then, in later years, he built the Fifth avenue treasure house. Now he turnB to the thoroughbred with still a memory of his antagonist before him. Thousands upon thousands, who in past years stood in awe of the magnificent courage and indomitable resolve of the Copper Kings,1 will follow the fortunes of Clark upon tho turf with no little interest."
