view raw text
FORMER JOCKEY CLUB PRESIDENT DEAD. New York, Januarv ,1. John Hunter, at one time president of the Jockey Club, died yesterday at the Polyclinic Hospital, where he was removed from his apartments at the New Weston Hotel several days ago. Sir. Hunter, who was eighty roars old, suffered from a complication of diseases. With him when he died were his sons, Arthur SI. Hunter. John Hunter, Jr., assistant United States District Attorney, and Henry SI. Hunter. For more than fifty years Mr. Hunter was one of the foremost patrons of racing in this country. He lirst took interest in improving the. breed pf American thoroughbreds in 1S5G and his racing stabe -was known on two continents. Mr. Hunter was born on Hunters Island. His father was Elias Des Drosses Hunter and his grandfather was one of the close friends of Governor ie Witt Clinton. The Hunter estate at that time Included hundreds of acres along the East river and in the sound 011 both shores. For many years Mr. Hunter was one of the foremost figures In racing in the United States, his stable beiug one of the largest in the country. He succeeded the first August Belmont as president of the Jockey Club, resigniug in 1S94 on account of the arduous duties connected with the office. lie-maintained his interest, however, in racing until ten years ago, when he disposed of his horses. Sir. Hunter was a member of the Union New York Yacht and other prominent clubs. He nsually spent the winters on his estate at Sliami. Fla., enjoying his favorite pastime, fishing. He had made preparations for his usual trip when he was taken ill a few days ago.
