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J H ROSSETER PURCHASES FRIAR ROCK Buys from J E Madden RichlyBred Young Stallion and TwentyFive Mares in Foal to Him Xew York July 5 A sale that will be of interest to the breeders and the turf was made in the last few days when J H Itosseter cf San Francisco Cal purchased from J E Madden the thorough ¬ bred stallion Friar Hock and twentyfive marcs in foal to him himThe The price paid was not made public but rumor has it that Mr Itosseter paid 100000 for the band bandFriar Friar Uock was the only threeyear old that ever won both the Hrooklvn and Suburban Handicaps Mr Madden paid Major August Helmont 50000 for him himMr Mr Itosseters stud known as AVikiup Itanch is located near Santa IJosa Sonoma County Cal and at present is composed of several fashionablybred mares purchased in England and is headed by tilt stallion Disguise the famous son of Domino and the sire of Elfin Queen the best twoyearold so far shown this year yearWith With such men as Mr Itosseter A K Macomber A H Spreckels Edw Cebrian Geo AVingfield and others entering the breeding industry in California and Xevada and as they have purchased nothing but the best that money could buy it emphasizes the revival of the thoroughbred interest there of tin old days when such breeders as Governor Stan ¬ ford Lucky Haldwin J P Haggin and Theo AVinters sent to the turf many of its stars and it will do much to assure the return of racing in the Golden State The whole consignment will be shipped to California shortly shortlyFollowing Following is the list of mares purchased by Mr Itosseter all in foal to Friar Itock ItockAdoration Adoration II by Xeil Gow Affection by Isidor Antella by Platiudes Helle of Ormonde by Orsini Hlue Grass by Hamburg Hold Girl by Ogden Collar of Koses by Collar Danceress by Ogden Dismiss by Ogden Dorothy Hampton by IJoyal Hampton Dreamsome by Superman Faustina by Star Shoot Kate I by Cesarion Lady Hedford by Ogden Lenora Pearl by Star Shoot Miss Kearney by Ilanudes Miss Minnie by Meddler Oninge and Hlue by Hridgewater Pedigree by Ogden Queen Dixon by Sir Dixon IJose of Gold by Top Gallant Sanctuary by Hroomstiek Shelby Helle by Knight Errant Sweet Ma jorum by Dinna Forget Tradi ¬ tional by AVatercress