Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-09-04

more machines useful to the Interest; brought
in during the day. Among them We noticed
agreat western grain separator, manufactured
by Burtncr & Co., of this city. This ma.
chine is said to do its work in more thor
ough and complete manner than any other
machine Of the kind now in use. Whatever
its merits may be, it certainly receives the
highest Recommendations from the farmers
present. The pillow invented by Geo. W..
Hunt, of Moscow, on which the driver rides,
also attracted considerable attention and re-
ceivcd many compliments. There was also
a patent cultivator, manufactured by our fel-
low townsman, Geo. Perry, invented by Lee
per & Kidder, which attracted favorable at
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In the mechanical department there was
quite an addition of articles on exhibition
w. H. Stewart & Sons exhibited a case of
boots and shoes, which for skillful workman
ship can not be surpassed. Rev. Dr.. Power,
of our city, exhibits broom, by his agent,
H. D. Jellson, which is far superior to any
thing in that line we have ever seen. We
cannot forbear mentioning in this connection,
some Of its advantages. The brush, which
is far better than those sold in the shops, sells
for IL cents. The handle, which is neatly
made, is light and strong, and will last for
years. 1t is made to screw into the brush,
which is held by tin fastening, which, to-
gether with the handle, may be used any
number of times. 1t is an invention which,
however small it may appear, is valuable
one, nevertheless, and should secure to its
inventor competence. It will give ample
satisfaction wherever introduced. D. r. War
field also shows his gate. This patent is an
invaluable one. By simply pulling string,
which may be done from the buggy, the gate
opens, when, passing through, another string
is pulled, and it is closed. 1t is simple and
ingenious invention, which is bound to super
cede the old plan. DR.. Kulp exhibits a num-
Der Of specimens Of dentistry that shows his
handiwork to advantage. 5s+A
We also noticed pair Of South American
ring tail doves in this hail. They are beau.
tiful birds
In the Floral Hall, Hon. I. S. Parvin has
added collection of carnelians and copper,
gathered during recent visit to Ontono-
gan. Il #F =
There were several additions to the entries
of sheen. of the French Merino and South
Down species. .....-.-.....
There were quitea number Of hogs brought
in yesterday. Among the number, N. B.
Cole, of Sweetand, exhibits Chester White,
weighing 4sO lbs.
A fruit protector, patented by DR.. James
Weed, of this city, fully described by Us a
few days since, was on exhibition yesterday.
The chief interest, however, centered in
the trials of speed in the afternoon. The
programme announced two o'clock as the
hour for Glass A, No. l, fastest trottng Stall
lion, open to the world first premium $75,
second $50. For this trot there were enter
ed Young Bashaw and Black Douglas. 1t
was expected that Tom Hyer would also be
present and contend, but fearful of loosing
the laurels stolen from Bashaw last year at
Davenport, his owner wisely decided to keep
him at Chicago. The interest was no less
intense, however, and long before the hour
announced the grand stand was filled. A
large number were scattered throughout the
grounds and around the outer edge of the
track. We would be safe in estimating the
number present at 1000, at least.
Bashaw Is too we'll known to require any
notice or description from US. Black Doug
las is owned by Mr.. Estabrook, of Fulton,
Ill. He is fine animal and good trotter;
many Of the knowing ones are confident Of
his ability to beat Hyer. He has only been
under training four weeks. His performance,
under these circumstances, was Splendid
Bashaw was in excellent trim.
Gen. Geo. B. Sargent, of Durant, Benz.
Hershey, Of Muscatine, and Monroe Willetts,
of New Boston, Illinois, were chosen Judges.
At 2 o'clock they were called up for the
FIRST HEAT.
Bashaw drew the pole. After several inef.
fectual efforts, they received an even send-off.
Bashaw, however, soon pulled out, and at
the back stretch had opened gap of at least
two lengths. He continued to gain until they
passed the judges stand, at which time he
was four lengths in advance. Around the
first turn Black Douglas made splendid effort
to close the gap, and succeeded so far as to
recover one or two lengths. The effort was
too much for him, however, and he was car
ried off his feet. Before he could be recover.
ed he had lost the ground gained, and passed.
the quarter post five lengths behind. Down
the home stretch the trotting was beautiful.
By good square trotting Douglas recovered
some Of his lost ground, and when Bashaw
passed the score, he retained a lead Of only
hree lengths. Time 2:34.
After sufficient time had elapsed for rest
ing, the horses were called for the
SECOND HEAT.
Considerable time was consumed in scoring
When the word was given Douglas was
slightly in advance. At the first turn Bashaw
made bad break, loosing several lengths
Douglas took the inside, and to the third turn
led Bashaw. Here both broke. Bashaw was
first to recover, and closed the gap made by
Douglas, tapping him. They swung into the
home stretch neck and neck. The excite
ment now became intense, and as the noble
brutes passed the stand together the spec
tators could not retain their enthusiasm, and
gave vent to loud cheers. At this exhibition
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