Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-25


The managers of tho Fair did not mistake the
popular impulse when they calculated that there
would be large turnout OF people to-day, and
that their receipts would be greatly increased
thereby. Under the influence OF bright sky
and an atmosphere which invited outdoor exis-
tence, the country people quilted their farms
and peaceful abodes, and repaired to town from
many miles around. Early in the morning few
scattering teams were driven in, but towards
noon constant stream of carriages and other
vehicles came rolling along over roads which,
reaching out in all directions, were
CLEARLY DEFINED ron LONG DISTANCES
by the clouds of dust which rose beneath the
feet Of the horses. The earlier trains also
brought in large number, and the morning
mail brought down with 1t about $50 persons
from Wilmington, who with those, who came by
other conyeyances and those already here made
up an aggregate of not less than 356people from
that city. Supt. Kenney, Assistant Superinten-
dent Mile, and other officers Of the p. Wa b.
and Del. Railroads, also came down in special
car attached to this tram.
The attendance at the Fair Grounds was not
very large until the middle of the day. the MACS
es remaining in the town, but during the after
noon the gathering within the inclosure was
simply immense. Various estimates have been
placed upon the number present, varying all
the way from
fOUH THOUbAND TobEYEN THOUSAND.
The grand stand was full, vast crowds gathered
along the fence at either end, the open field on
both sides of the Judges stand must have CON
tanned not less than two thousand people, and
even during the races large numbers Of people
fingered among the several exhibition depart
ments or regaled themselves at some one of the
several refreshments. Carriages, with occupants
were driven up all around the course, and in the
vicinity of the grand stand and far down along
the course in both directions they wore run in
about as close as they could be put together.
The attendance was not less than 5000.
Among those present l noticed Governor Pom
der, Hon. Thos. II. Bayard, DR.. Jump and great
many other persons of prominence in the COM
munity just now, from political and other consid-
erations.
MORNING AT THE FAIR GROUNDS
was unimportant in the details of its routine
The several committees on award of premiums
began their inspection of the articles on ex-
hibition, which was continued for the most part
during the day. The colts were brought out
and lead about the track for exercise
and exhibition, and trials were made
with some Of the agricultural and other machin-
cry which il stored on the ground. Among the
latter was Diamond State Thresher and clean
or, manufactured by the Messrs. Casho which
was driven by steam and operated as in a
threshing yard attracted considerable attention.
This was continued until the races were called
Beyond this very little OF general interest was
bihhnhubcNi huu hho pooplog WIN hotiihB oino
to engage their attention, spent their time in
rambling through the several departments,
where
ADDITIONAL DISPLAYS
had been made since yesterday. At intervals
throughout the night stock Of one kind and anoth-
continued to arrive, apd to-day all the stables
and shedding were full. Mr.. Karsner's colt did
not recover from its sickness, but died last
night. The Ladies' Department had also re-
ceived fresh acquisitions, and crowded as it had
been before the additional articles were dis
played with skill and taste. 1t reminds one very
forcibly Of the old stage coach which never fills
up but always has room for one more. Many
articles have been placed in there, not to COM
pete for premiums, but simply for ADVERTISE
ments- something which will not in all proba-
bility be permitted in future Fresh additions
have been made to the fruit Department, and
while the varieties have not been very greatly
increased, some larger and better specimens
have been brought in.
THE RACES.
The most attractive feature of the day, and
one which ELECTED almost universal attention
was the races, which were begun about 2.3O
o'clock. There was strong competition be-
tween the Maryland and Delaware horses, and
a feeling of interest was awakened in respect
to their success which reached out beyond the
owners and drivers even to almost every one
on the ground. In the races of the day pre-
vious two had been won by Maryland horses,
in one G; which the chief Delaware competitor
was out-distanced and did not win single
purse. This was calculated to excite an unu-
sual interest and to inspire deeper
concern in the ,v performances I,aes Of the ln
days races the first had been won
| by a Jerseyman and the second by a Maryland
or, this feeling deepened as the last lingering
| hope, which rested in "Andy Johnson" was re-
vived by his performances. He not only dis
tanced one Maryland competitor but excelled in
| speed his closest rival, also a Marylander, II
| three successive heats and made the best time
| yet recorded in the races. So, if Delaware can
not claim success in most of the races, to hei
horses belongs the palm of superiority in speed
1sT RAcE-RoAD HORSES TO WAGONS.
Open to all horses that have never competed
| for a premium, the owners to drive. Purse
| $35-$20 to first, $40 to second, and So te
third. The entries We're: VIM. Green, Middle
town, b. III. Belle Wm. Lore, Mt. Pleasant, 8
| &. Dexter; II. A. Cochran, Jr., Middletown, 4
<. Kent; Eyerton Eager, Dover, g. m. Verde
R. r. Cochran, Middetown. T. 6. Harry Nep
| ira w. n. Wilson, Middletown, b. 6. Biemark
| Verde was not present.
LIST HedL-The horses kept we'll together h
the first quarter pole, Belle leading, but she wa
soon passed by Cleopatra, who kept the lead tC
tile end. Dexter pushed vigorously forward il
the second round and took the second place il
the race, and Belle the third. Harry Nep ant
Bsmark were distanced. Time, 3.00M.
iSecOnd HeuI.-IO tle ntst quarter pOle IntI'
was struggle between Dexter and Kent for th
lead, which waa finally taken by Dexter. From
the first quarter pole, Cleopatra, who was tn
last in the race from the start, pushed ahea'
and soon took the second position, and Yigor
| ous contest WAS opened between her and Dexter
which increased in interest as the horses cam
down the home stretch, almost neck and neck
Dexter however, came in about a half lengt
ahead, winning in Sol.
3rd Hedt-The contest was between Cleopa
ira and Dex ter, and in the first round Dexte
led all the way to the Judges stand where the,
were neck and neck. Dexter broke on the turi
but did not fall away until nearing the thir'
quarter pole, when Cleopatra pushed to tn
front and came in ahead, winning the heat il
2.55, and the race, Dexter second and Bell
third.
2ND RAcE-DouBLE TEAM RACE.
Purse, $50-$30 to first SIS to second, So h
third. The entries were II. Burgett, Chesa
peake city, b. z. Billy Boulden and 8. m. Lad
Burgett ;'rhos. Cochran, Middletown, 8. m. Bell
and b. m. Lucy w. r. Cochran, Middletown
b. 6. Twig and b. g.. Ober; S. ]. Hill, Locus
Grove, Nd, b. 6. Bill and s. 6. Mountain Boy.
LIST Hedt--With fair start the horses KEEP
well together for short distance, but at the lrs
quarter pole Billy Boulden and Lady Burget
took the lead, but were closely pressed by Bi
and Mountain Boy, who finally led the race for
short distance, but were passed by the forme
before reaching the second quarter pole, who keE
the lead to the end of the race, winning it i
3.14 The other teams were distanced.
2nd Hedt-Billy Boulden and Lady Burgett too
the lead from the start and kept 1t all the wa
through, winning the heat in 3.19l5 and the race
The heat was one of but little interest, save i