Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-01

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Distance one half mile. Free to all horses
Purse, *2O--&l2 to LIST, 46 for End, and ~ 70
3rd. Entries VIM. Green, Middletown. b, a
Liberty W. ID. Cornog, Newark, s. m, Alverila
John Cochran, Middlet0wn, b. m. Minnie. Rov
er and Kate stambaugh were not present.
la Mat-Iiberty was q little behind and de
clined to go over tho course. Alver,lA took tllt
load, but WAS soon passed by Minnie, who wol
the race in 5.5716.
This hoat determined the race, and tho 1s
premium was awarded to Minnie and tho secont
to Alverda Tho third premium reverts to tht
Association.
3RD nAcE-THREE MINUTE HORSES.
Purse, a14O-ssO to 1st, $40 to 2nd, and $40 tx
3rd. Tho ontries were; II. Burgitt, Chesapeake
City b. &. Billy Douldin, e. IN. Lady Burgitt j
9. Newell Salem, N. J., blk. g. George Parker
Branson Slack, Oxford, Pa, b. g. White Foot
VIM Green. Middletown. br. m. Marydel /; J. NJ
Hurst, New Castle, b.. nj. Julia Morgan N. E
Pennington, Galena' b. 8; Modock q; H. .Elkin
Foot and Lady Burgitt were Withdrawn, and G
Parker was not present.
Ft,a Leuf-Billy Bouden took tho lead afte
several Intellectual efforts to start, but lost 1t BY
breaking, when Marydel advanced to the front
for Modock pushed ahcAd and won the race in
252. Just "a the horses were nearing tile stand
Marydel made brush and came In only about Z
half length behind. Tho Others were strung
out over the course, Billy Bouldon coming in Sd,
McClelland 4th, and Julia Morgan last.
and Hedt.-Won with ease by Modoc in 2. .55Ik<,
he obtaining the lead from the start and keeping
it. Some very pretty trotting was done in this
heat by Billy Boulden and Marydel, and for a
time it seemed doubtful which would take the
second position, but the former breaking dropped
to the rear, and q spirited contest was then
opened between him and .McClelland, the latter
winning. --
3rd Hedi.-The horsos got OF on the first start,
and ranged themselves successfully along the
course Modoc first, Mafydel second, Billy Boul-
den third and McClelland fourth. Tie only in
tereating feature OF the race was an effort by
Modoc to outdistance his competitors W Iich he
did successfully and also made record, winning
the race in As.
It was understood during tho race that the
owner Of Modoo would claim tile whole purse,
under the rules of sthe National Association, for
the performance OF this feat, il sue
cessful, but no such CLAIM had been filed at the
conclusion Of the race. Tho condition was stp-
ulated in the entries that In the event Of any
horse distancing the field, it will be awarded the
first money only" The opinion is.exprossed, how
ever, that inasmuch as the Association is gov
erned by the rules Of the National Association,
this condition il void. rU aalLg 20 -in. =
The races concluded the first day OF tho fair.
Great satisfaction WAS expressed at the favor
BILE auspices under which the fair had been in
augurated. The attendance was larger than had
ton arc jubilant ut the prospect which they
think they sec in the complete fulillment
of their expectation in relation to al enlarge
ment Of their capital stock, their field Of use
fulness, and their Importance.
,. second Day. .m-4
o.. ..m. 8. o, AIDDLErowN, Sept. n.
The managers Of the Fair did not mistake the
popular impulse when thoy calculated that there
would be largo 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 e1is-
tence, the country people quilted their farms
and peaceful abodes, and repaired to town from
many miles around Fairly in tho morning few
scattering teams were driven in, but towards
noon constant stream Of carriages and otheI
vehicles came rolling along over roads which
reaching out in all directions, were
CLEARLY DEFINED FOR LONG DISTANCES
by the clouds of dust which rose beneath til,
feet OF the horses. Tho earlier trains ais
brought in large number, aud the morning
mail brought down with it about $50 personi
from Wilmington, who with those, Who came b.
other conveysnces and those already here mad
up an aggregate Of not less than $50 people iron
| that city. supt. kenney, Assistant Superinten
dent Mills, and other officers Of the L. W.& u
and Del. Railroads. also came down in specia
car attached to this tram.
The attendance at the Fair Grounds was no
very large until the middle OF the day, the mass
Oh remaining in the town, but during the after
noon the gathering within the inclosure was
simply immense. Various estimates have boen
placed upon the number present, varying al
tho way from
FOUR THOUSAND TO SEVEN THOUSAND.
The grand stand was FULL vast crowds gathered
along tho fence at either end, the open fold 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 tho several exhibition depart
monts 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 ii,
about as close as they, could be put together.
The attendance was not less than 5000.
Among those present noticed Governor Pom
dor, Hon. Thos. +. 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.
Tho several committees on award Of premiums
began their inspection OF the articles on ex-
hibition, which was continued for tho most part
during tile day. The colts wero 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 lis stored OH the ground. Among the
latter was Diamond State Tllresher and clean
or, manufactured by tho 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
transacted, and tho people, with nothing else
to engage their attention, spent their time in
rambling through the several departments,
whero ..f.
ADDITIONAL DISPLAYS
had boon made since yesterday. At intervals
throughout the n ght stock Of one kind and anoth-
or continued to arrive, and to-day all the stables
and shedding were full Mr.. Karsners colt did
not recover from its sickness, but died last
night. The Ladies' Department had also rc-
ceived fresh acquisitions, and crowded rs 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 bnt always has room for ono more. Many
articles have boon 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. Frosh, additions
have been made to the fruit Department, and
while the varieties have not been very greatly
increased, some larger and better specimens
haye been brought in.
THE RACES,
The most attractive feature of the day, and
ono which elected almost universal attention
q GJU
o'clock. There WAS strong competition be
tween the Maryland and Delaware horses, ant
q feeling OF interest was awakened in respect
to their success which reached out beyond the
owners and drivers even to almost every one
on tho ground. In the races OF the day pro
vious two had been won by Maryland horses
in one OF which tho chief Delaware competitor
was out-tlistanced, and did not win single
purse. This was calculated to excite an unu
sual interest and to inspire deepcl
concern in the Performances Of the
days races the first had been wor
by q Jersevman and tho second by u Maryland
or, this feeling decponed as the last lingering
hope, which rested in sandy Johnson" was re-
vived by his performances. He not only dis
tanced one Maryland competitor, but excelled il
speed his closest rival also Marylander, IL
three successive heats, and made the best time
yet recorded in the races. So, il Delaware can
horses belongs the palm OF superiority in speed
1sT RAcE-RoAD HORSES TO WAGONS.
Open to all horses that have never competed
for premium, the owners to drive. Purse
S35-$20 to first, $40 to second, and IS tc
third. The eutries were VIM. Green, Middle
town, b. IN. Belle VIM. Lore, Mt. Pleasant. 8.
8. Dexter; Il. A. Cochran, Jr., Middetown, ..
D. 4. Russell, pennsgrove, n j., b. m. Cleopa.
tra W. N Wilson, Middletown, b. e. Bismark
Verde was not present
LIST Heat.-Tie horses kept well together t.
the first quarter pole, Belle leading, but she was
soon passed by Cleopstrs, who kept the lead to
the end. Dexter pushed vigorously forward in
the second round and took the second place il
the race, and Belle the third. Harry Nep and
lssmark were distanced. Time, 3.0Os<.
Second Hedt-To the first quarter pole there
was struggle between Dexter and Kent for tn,
IL lI..A II.