The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-09-12

EMl:B|Ek II, 1873.
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
ST. Paul. Sept. 3. The exhibition was
formally opened at o'clock yesterday, 1t
which time the gate.tenders and tickct-sellers
took their allotted places. As we expected,
there was no rush to the grounds, but there
was 2 steady flow Of visitors all day long, and
At times there were fully 1000 spectators on
the ground. The visitors, almo.t without ex-
ception, paid their fist visits to tho stock
stables, those. CONTAINING the trotting
wonders, Rarus, Edwin Forrest, Lulu and
Great Eastern, being the main points Of inter-
est, these stables being surrounded coutin-
uous]y. The stables of the stock horses, and
blooded cattle, were also centres of attraction.
In short, though chaos rcigned as rule as ia
usual on the opening day Of such exhibitions
there was multitude of attractions to occupy
the time and fully meet the expectations Of
all. During the day the exhibit Of stock was
largely added to by fresh arrivals of horses
and cattle.
ST. PAUL, Sept. 3.--Visitors began to
flock to the grounds as early as 7o'clock, and
though there was no special attraction during
the forenoon, outside the grand general dis
play, fully 10000 spectators visited the
grounds before IL o'clock, passing the time In
looking at the magnificent display in the
several exhibition buildings and the stables Of
horses, cattle, etc. During the forenoon. the
gentlemen Of the Fairmont hunt exhibited
their horses and hounds within the race track
enclosure, the intention being to give spec
linen Of o drag hunt, but the inclosure was too
contracted for such sport. From II to 3
O'Clock in the afternoon there was q steady
inpouring OF visitors to the grounds, coming
BY rail, omnibuses, hacks, drays, private
carriages, and OH foot, until ut the latter hour
over 1000 people were scattered through the
buildings, in the grand stand, or strung along
tae track on both sides watching the races.
For the entire day the reports of ticket takers
show the presence Of more than 1900 spec
tators, which Is considered a pretty good
beginning. Between the heats in the trotting
racos DIR. Carver gave exhibitions of his
wonderful skill. In the first he shot at forty
four glass balls thrown in the air, breaking
all but eight. Then four balls were thrown
oyer taken aQd perforated. On the next trial,
the doctor practiced upon nickles, silver
quarters and half dollars As q whole the
Doctors shooting was much better than on
Monday, and at the conclusion the audience
showed their appreciation by generous and
hearty. applause. The handsome cdifce
located just east Of the judges stand was re-.
ceiving its finishing touches last evening It
is tasty building, every way worthy the
occupancy Of the distinguished visitor in
whose honor it was erected. There is nothing
small about President Finch, especially when
1t comes to welcoming President to the CON-
mcrcial emporium Of the North Star State.
6T. Paul, Sept. 4.--St. Paul had pre-.
pared for large attendance, but it had not
expected that Minnesota, Wisconsin and iowa
would empty their entire population upon
them In one day. And yet it was done yes
terday. 80 great was the throng at 9 o'clock
public conveyances had to be ordered off
Third street. Trains to the fair grounds of
fifteen and twenty cars, run early and often,
while the streets leading to the grounds were
lined with conveyances, loaded down with oc-
cupants, and yet the crowd in the city did not
seem to diminish. Something Of the rush
may be judged from the tenor OF the follow
ing telegram. sent to Secretary Judson by
Hon. J. r. Chewing, of Shakopce: Hold
Hayes and Rarus! One hundred thousand
people waiting for the first train" Rarus
was held until So ,000 people were on the
ground. and Hayes was held to accomplish
the other fifty thousand next day. At 9
o'clock low estimate was made the attend
the number had been nearly doubled. At l
O'Clock thribbled, and at Z. NJ. quadrupled,
as estimated by number of militry gentle
men present used to commanding armies in
the field No such crowd was ever before
seen at any one point in Minnesota, but large
as it was it was only starter for the next
day to welcome his excellency, Ruthford b.
Hayes, President OF the United States. OF
course with such crowd there was q great
deal Of Inconvenience experienced especially
in getting to and from the grounds, but as
everything that human foresight could sug-
gest WAS done to meet terrible pressure, we
will not find fault, nor neither do We believe
come to calmly consider the circumstance.
Royal Rarus. The first heat of the exhibi-
ton wss the trot Of Rarus, the King OF the
Turf, driven by John Splan, under whose
management the horse has arrived at his won-
derful speed, aud who Is without doubt one
Of the most judicious drivers and honorable
gentlemen connected with turf to-day. At
q great measure, to the immense throng Of
spectators crowding the track for the whole
Of the quarter and home stretch. After get
ting the horse settled, Splan gave the sig
nal and the hcrso was given the word for the
first trial, which was made in the remarkably
oIO" lIluC VI >1|s Ill Tic eCCOHO TRIAL, ne
went to the quarter in ITO; and the mile in
a:l6. In the third trial the quarter was made
in 80 10, a2:13 gait; the half in LOS, 2:l6
clip; and the mile in 2:16.1-4. The fastest
time ever before made on the track was
2:l6.1-4 by Star of the West. That Rarus did
not make better time is entirely due to the
track. While both Mr.. Splan and Charles 3.
The track is one Of the fastest in the country,
both say that the long continued hot weather
has made it light and cuppy. and fully two
seconds slow. Under the circumstances, the
trial was very fast, and gave spectators fair
idea of the great capabilities Of the horse.
ST. PAUL, Sept. c. The shower in the
morning was a welcome relief, over which
there was general congratulation, but when
it was followed BY threatening and lowering
skies, general disappointment was expressed.
feature of the forenoon was the cavalcade
Of prize cattle. There were several herds in
the parade, In all numbering over 200 head
There were Durhams, Herefords, Devons,
Galaways and Aldcrneys, and the showing, as
4 whole, was probably the finest ever seen in
the Northwest. Mr.. Samuel Dering, OF st.
Paul, was among the largest cattle exhibitors,
eight Of his enteries wearing the blue ribbon,
four red ribbons, and his entire herd the blue
hibi:ions Of the shooting skill of Capt. Bogar-
dns and his son were given: sports of the
ira *, and unique Fox Hunt engaged the
attention OF the crowd.
ST. PAUL, Sept-With = o'clock kthis
evening the curtain was rung down upon the
nineteenth annual exhibition of the Minncso-
ia State Agricultural Society, and the sue
cesses and failures connected with it are now
matters of history. Commencing with Mon
day morning carly the exhibition was contin-
ued throughout the entire week, giving
days Of continuous worry, labor and excite
mept both for the officers OF the society,
assistants and visitors. It was the first
time in the history of the State that it was
attempted to run the exhibition an entire
week, and while it was a most brilliant sue.
cess, it is doubtful if the experiment will be
repeated. There was too much of a good
thing, and the hundred and more Thousand
Of visitors, the people of St. Paul and the
officers OF the society would have been better
Satisfied with the general results had the fair
been opened Tuesday morning and closed
with Friday evening.
Suffice it that the general result was .
grand success. Energy and good judgement
generally marked the preparations resulting
ia an aggregation Of attractions never before
attempted within the State. Such being the
case the immense attendance, exceeding 8O.