The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-02-17

A general invitation is extended to the citizens
Oh other counties In Oregon to participate in and
compete for premiums at the approaching Fair.
The committees will be arranged and ann0une-
cd ON tho I'd day of the Fair.
All animals or articles that have heretofore re.
ceiyed two first premiums TO be barred out
The pavilion Marshal shall have charge or the
same, with power to appoint assistants, and xuch
other duties ms the Directors shall direct.
The ield Marshal shall have power to select
his aids, % preserve order and 10 perform such
other dntics the Board Of Directors shall di-
rect.
The Board Of Directors shall meet at the pa
yili0n ut nine o'clock 4. M. Of ench day Of tho
Fair.
The President shall have general supervision
Of tho Fair ground and officers. and sec that the
laws, ruler and regulations Of the Association
and Board Of Directors are duly obseryed, and
that tho rights and privileges Of exhibitors and
persons are not abused.
superintendents shall select three (3) .persops
as judges In their respective classes, and shall
submit the same to the Board Of Directors or
President for approval.
snperintendebts will report their attendance 10
the Directors by nine o'clock A. NJ. Of the second
day Of the Fair.
The Board Of Directors will use every preeau-
ion in their power for the safe preservation Of all
articles and stock on exhibition but will not be
accountable for tares or damages. Exhibitors
HhHA gro HtteBAlgu 10 Iutlr HTticisS or animals
during thc Fair, aud at the close Of the exhibi-
ton attend To their removal.
Rules for Racing--Trotting & Running.
RrLE No person shall act as Judge in any
race which he may have bet, or in which he
may be interested.
ReLE 2.-Tbe person entering for d race Tor
bis proxy will draw for position ON the track,
under the supervision Of the judges.
ksLs S.-In all trials Of speed, only three
starts viii be allowed, and any person who shall
fail on the third trial shall be ruled of by the
judges, but may have the privilege Of going
against the time of the race
kcLE s.-in trotiipg and pacing races all an
imals 10 carry one hundred and S5 poundz in ad-
diti0u 10 the vehicle.
krLE 5.-Tte premium will be withheld from
one or both Of the parties in any race. IL in the
opinion Of tSe judges IL II not a fair contest as
10 joekeying or foul riding or driving viii be
alIo wed.
KrLr G.-Any animal or animals entered in a
race may go against the time Of the race proyid-
ed the intention to do is stated to the Judge
before any Of the animals start. ANY ANNA
boiling or flying the track may have the came
privilege.
RrLE Any animal that IL not in readiness
E. the precise time appointed, shall forfeit all
| claims 10 the contest.
ErLE s.-The usual time between heats will
be allowed. The weight for running viii be
IhrcT years oidr BeSsbfy-hse pounds four years
old. eighty pounds; hvc years old, ninety
ave pounds six years old. one hundred and
Eve pounds; three pounds OF mares and geld
| ings.
RIFLE 9.-No racing shall be allowed On the
Fair Grounds. but what is ordered by the Diree-
tors and under their control.
RCLE 1o.-So rerson shall be permitted 10
occupy the stand during trials of speed but Of.
hesrs. judges and such persons as may be in.
yitsd by the President and no interference will
be permitted in weighing riders.
| krLE ii.-So race will be run without patrol
judges.
General Rules.
RULE ALI articles on exhibition must re.
main throughout the fair. and no premium will Ia
paid on any article animal taken away before
the close Of the same without r written permit
by The President. and said permit must be placed
On Gle by the recording Secretary.
ReLE 2.--All entries u made by eleven 0 oelock
Of this second day.
keLE 3.-Ariielcs entered for premium in the
pavilion, including machinery, Is per cent en-
Try fee. and the sane rate for sheep and hogs Al
the pens. All other entries Of stock 90 per cent
except for speed, embraced IN Glasses III and
~. which shall be 25 per cent
| RuLE 5.-All animals competing for premi
ums. and all pretnium animals, mus; be parade6
on the track nj such time as the Presiden,
through the Marshal. shall designate. Premium
animals With appropriate badges.
Rule ANY persons having animals OF
stock entered for premiums. or entered for speed
shali have the right 10 object to any judge upor
the same wher in that competitor is Interested
and the Superintendent shall gil the vacancy FOL
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