The Montana post., 1868-10-16

reason that the horse Rock" was driven
j To annoy FMadge," and was therefore
ruled out. Time being called on the
secopd heat the two horses came up,
and at the call of the judges, darted for
ward on n beautiful race. This was the
I finest trotting we have ever seen in Mon
tana the two horses kept close together
around the long stretch OF travel ana
came laundering down the home stretch
almost neck and neck. when the hands
some "Madge" gallantly crossed the
score one-haff a length ahead, bringing
with her 2:59 time. The excitement
now was great. Each horse had friends,
and each friend had far more friend
ship than money, hence were
unusually loud in protestations
of faith and friendship. The
result was that the dust which
had beel sweeping over the ground in
clouds, was now thicker than ever.
Time was called, and the two gallant
horses came up for a last trial, and at
the word "go," they sped out into the
gloom OF approaching nighs and the
dense clouds of dust like daring spirits;
on they swept, the bright bay, for some
unforeseen reason, was thrown behind,
but. recovering fast, closed the wide
gap, but could not gain her former po-
sition: in they came, rattling past the
Judges stand-"Rattler" having ratified
through the heat in 2:57. After hearing
some objections TO the manner of con-
ducJing the heat, and consultation upon
the same. the heat, race and purse were
given TO w. 5. Travis's horse "Rattler."
Tae crowd broke for the conveyances
and home. and the race and day were
over
Considering it the duty of the re-
porter to chronicle events and occur
rences, instead of conclusions, we will
pass no comment upon racing At Fairs;
but there are some little corrections to
be made, that would conduce to the
dignity of these races-which will
readily occur to gentlemen who may
serve as judges. We are doing injus-
tice to no one when we say Mr.. Kings
"Madge' is one of the most beautiful
trotters in Montana, and is "A picture of
beauty, and will yet win bright laurels.
"Ratler" is a beautiful animal, but be-
ing an old habitue of Fashion Course,
we cant call him a correct trotter; how
ever, as his driver says, "he gets away
with the money" he has speed.
BY reference to the programme in an
other column, to>day is one of the best.
The entries of horses for general pur-
poses is twenty-nine. Six horses are
entered for the hRlt-mile race. The
grand equestrian contest will most GER
tainly take place, in which a large mum
Der OF ladies take part. $4,000 will
change hands at 10 o clock, on the great
running match. and take it all together,
bill of entertainment is offered that
will be the best, so far, of the season.
We are happy TO state that all dogs
found in the enclosure will be "sau-
saged" This is a reform needed, es-
pecially when it requires twenty po
licemen to keep the dogs off the track.
We might, without being considered
rude suggest that the races commence
at an earlier hour so as to be seen by
all The race last night, which was a
pleasant sight to all, was delayed until
too late an hour and many lost the
pleasure of seeing it. In conclusion, we
would reiterate our former sentiments.
that this Fair is credit TO CUR people.
bright spot in our histoE and an
honor TO Montana.