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HAS NOVEL BETTING PLAN Joseph a. murphy counts on putting idea into operation at st. louis. Would Restrict Wagering to Club Members, Who Would Pay Tee of Sufficient Proportions to Bar General Public Strong Backing for Projecti J Norfolk-, Va., November 20. Joseph A. Murphy, who is serving as steward for the Jamestown Jockey Club, has some novel Ideas that he expects to put into operation in the conduct of racing next summer over the new track at St. Louis, Mo., of which he is to be the manager. Judge Murphy has come to the conclusion, after long consideration of the matter, that the chief objection to racing in Missouri was based on the open solicitation of betting from the general public. lie has incorporated at St. Louis the Universal Exposition Company, for the purpose of providing all kinds of outdoor amusement and recreation. The company has taken over 155 acres of land at the threshold of the city and has a big force at work grading a speedway and building a club house. In connection with the company has been organized the Universal Exposition Club, with annual dues of 550 a year. Among the members already secured are D. R. Francis, formerly governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition; Hollo Wells, formerly mayor of St. Louis and president of the Business Mens League: C. R. Ulanke, president of the Million Population Club; I. II. Sawyer, president of the Missouri Manufacturers association: James Garneau, president of the Board of Trade: Gerald B. OReilly, president of the Real Estate Exchange; B. F. Bush, president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad; A. O. Rule, president of the Mercantile Club; Julius S. Walsh, chairman of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company; Mayor P. II. Krcis-inan; J. II. Gundlach, president of the council: Charles Stix, president of the Civic League, and others. Over 200 members have already been enrolled and it is expected in the next twelve months to increase the list to 3.000. When racing is revived it is proposed that the betting be limited to club members. The public will Jx permitted to view the raecs and there will, be a HOrsC show and other events as added attractions, but no ono except club members will be permitted to bet. Horsemen of "tb,e right class will be admitted as nonresident members at a fee of 0 a year. This, fee is to tukeitho place of a license. The new organization has the indorsement of the Business Mens League and practically every big civic organization of St. Louis. In addition to racing it will give, in the fall, each :year, a carnival to include aviation contests, automobile racing, a live stock and poultry exhibit, and everything that goes to make up a great fair. "If all the arrangements contemplated are carried out successfully." said Mr. Murphy, "it is more than probable that a circuit of racing can be held by similar institutions to the Universal Exposition in Kfthsas City. Oklahoma City and other pointy, which will meet the approval not only of the authorities of the several states, but even those who are inclined to be antagonistic to the sport of racing."
