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VETERAN OWNER PASSES ON Edward M. Moore Succumbs to Heart Attack While Training at Fair Grounds. NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1. Edward M. Moore, 71, and one of the oldest active horsemen on the turf, died suddenly here yesterday morning from a heart attack suffered while at the Fair Grounds, where he had four horses in training. The aged and widely known horseman was directing the training of his horses when stricken and lived for only a short time following the attack. A native of Tennessee, the deceased was with horses from his early boyhood. He is said to have ridden a few races, and during his career as owner-trainer, campaigned many useful thoroughbreds. He developed a number of jockeys, his most notable finds being William Crump, now a successful trainer, and Clifford Robinson, who retired from the saddle two years ago. Crump and Robinson were among the most successful riders of their time, and the former had an exceptionally long career in the saddle. Up until last winter when Moore took a few horses to Cuba, he was more or less inactive as a trainer for about ten years, during which time he was employed at a number of tracks, principally those under the management of A. M. Orpen. He died in needy circumstances, and horsemen and racing and track officials plan to assist his widow, who came here with her husband late last fall. At the present time the deceased had three two-year-olds for F. M. Alger, of Detroit, and the older Clarence Lebus, owned by Mrs. R. A. Moore. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, all residing in southern Kentucky. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of F. J. Schoen,-where it will remain until plans for removal to Tennessee for burial are completed.
