Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-29

carly morning uuIlii5 tltc ldll JIG uicSl w D@
at the heed OF Summit avenue, and the run
from thence across the open prairie extending
back of the fair grounds and as much further
as the willy Reynard may lead
The country is a beautiful one for viewing
away the field, as the entire across the
open country will be in plain view. A general
invitation will be given to all who desire TO
Join in the run, and saddle horses will evident
iy be in demand on that occason-hang- tailed
and long-tailed, high-bred and low, cross-coun-
try and otherwise. An immense crowd will
undoubtedly be at the cover-s'de. as very few
persons in Saint Paul have ever witnessed
specimen of the noble sport as conducted in
lnerrie old England
minnesota Ke5,ncI Ctub Bench Sh0n.
The managementof the forthcoming bench
connection with the State fair. the first week in
September, at ST. Paul are Determined that
nothing shall be left undone by them to make
this novel feature of the great exposition a
s,rand success. The GLOBE bas already pub
lished the very liberal list of premiums TO be
awarded to the successful competitors, and
this morning gives list Of rich special prices,
donated for the purpose by leading citizens
and members of the club glance at the list
will ut once create desire
among dog vendors to become the pos
SCISSOR of some one of the rich and handsome
articles, more valuable to most persons than the
regular money premiums. Mr. Lincoln, the
superintendent of the exhibition, reports that
many applications are beng received from all
over the country in reference to the great field
trial to follow the exhibition, and that this
feature promises to be the largest attended and
most successful ever held in this country. Mr..
Lincoln Is in communication with the officers
of the different railroads with Il view of secu,-
ing transportation OF dogs for the bench show
and hnl nj Eran nrlf In oil
building for the bench show will commence
this week The following are the
SPECIAL PRIZES.
For the best English Setter stud dog, to be
shown with two of his get, Messrs. NJ. f.
Kennedy & Brothers, manufacturers of fine
guns, offer a handsome Smith d Wesson re-
yolvcr, pearl handle, silver mounted, and
suitably engraved; value, $685.
For the best English Setter brood bitch, to
be shown with two of her progeny, q splendid
silver cup, donated by the Metropolitan hotel
value S25.
For the best Irish Setter stud dog, to be
shown with two of his get, {; splendid silver
cup, donated by the Merchants hotel; value $25
For the best Irish Setter brood bitch, to be
shown with TWO of her progeny, a splendid
silver cup, donated by the Windsor hotel
value $25.
For the best Gordon Setter stud dog. to BIZ
shown with two of his, u splendid silver cup
value 525.
For the best Gordon Setter brood bitch, tt
be shown with two of her progeny, a splendid
silver cup; value $25.
For the best Pointer stud dog, to be showr
with two of his set, a splendid silver cup
value 525.
For the best Pointer brood bitch, to be show1
with two of her progeny. splendid silver cup
value S25
For the best dog OF bitch (of any breed mos
suitable for ducking purposes, splendid trou
rod, donated by Capt. Lee Davis; value &25.
FOR the best Greyhound, dog or bitch splen
did silver cup donated by Messrs. Myers 4
Finch, jewelers. and manufacturers of siIve
ware: value $50.
For the best collection of Fox Hounds, t,
consist of not less than three couples dogs o.
bitches, a splendid silver mounted rifle do
mated by S. b. Dilley, ESQ, Lake City; vau
$50.
For the best Cocker or Field Spaniel (dog o
bitch), donated by W. r. Burchard, ESQ.
dealer III sportsmen's goods; prize s25
UondeSfuI S,,cedihy.
The grand trottins circuit embracing meet
ings at Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Utic
and Hartford, inaugurated at Cleveland has
week, witnessed some Of the most Iemarkabl
Srotting contests in the history of the sport
every event included in the rich programm
was a grand Success but the crowning event
were the free for all on Thursday, and RaruF
exhibition trot on Saturday, the most wonder
ful trottlng event ever Witnessed, Up to thi
performance, Goldsmith Maid the queen O
the turf, wore the honors for having made til
fastest mile l:l4, the fastest second heat, tn
fastest three consecutive heats, her t;r,
being 2:l6 2l54, 2:l5, while til
stallion Smuggler is credited with tn
tIrct I =
fastest third heat, 2:l5, All these records wer
wiped out or equalcd by Rarus Saturday. an
he stands to-day unchalledged as the specifies
trotting horse i'll the world. Here is his record
First mile 2:l41a, second 2:15, and third 2 IA Q
the three heats IN "a seconds better than Gold
smith Maid And when it ia borne in min
shat this performances was made on {: trac
heavy from rains by the previous day, the fea
stands out all the more wonderful. AS tn,
wonderful horse is one of the attractions a
the forthcoming State fair in st, Paul, his pei
Sormance on this occasion becomes matter Q
special interest 10 our people,
Rarus is bay gelding, by Calklin's Abba
lab, dam by Telegraph, is owned by Mr.. r, 1
Conklln OF Greenpoint, l.. L., and is handled b
John Splan, of Cleveland, who will bring f,Y
10 St. faul. tie began his trotting in 1874 AM
his march to the high honors of the turf wa
very rapid. In his first year he won severe,
races, and made record of 2:2S1a. In 1873 h
made the circuit in the 2:27 class, and some q
- the greatest flyers of the day succumbed to hi
prowess He won at Cleveland getting c secor
ot 2;4S112; won at Rochester and Utica, and a
Hartford won in straight heats, and also cal
ried off gift purse of 81 900, getting a recor
OF 2:2OM. In 1875, he had the softest kind o
6hlng IN the 20 class of the Septilater;
circuit. lie was beaten at Cleveland by Ma
Queen, but Won at the six remaining places. a
mandy as possible, without reducing hi
record, though it was evident he conf
do so whenever forced. At Flee
wood Park, October 26, he beat a very fas
party and won fifth heat in 2:2O, and close
the season with that mark against him. Nh
next winter he spent in California, and b
races with Goldsmith Maid are matters of his
Tory. In one race he Tapped the mare out i
Z:l414, and beat her IN another. getting a recor
OF 2:l94. Last season he made clean swee
OF the race for the 2:l9 class in the gran
circuit, and won two free-for-al races besides
only losing one heat to Hopeful, at Hartford
he was closely pressed in most of his contest
ny Lucille Golddust, but had speed enough t
heat her every heat. He won six races an
S9,00O in this circuit, and emerged from it wit
"a record OF 2:l6, made at Hartford. This sea
son ne mas been barred in nearly ali the free
for-itll races, but Is making exhibition trots.
The other brilliant performance Of the week
the free-tor-all, had i'll it Great Eastern. ais
secured Tor the State fair in this city. and it
not improbable that others of the horses i
That wonderful performance will also be here
The following is the record of the -raee, show
ing the fastest three heats ever made in regu
lar contest:
Hopeful ..... !
=, us ............2 2
Great Eastern Q Q
Nettie.
Cozette. .......!.. <
Time, 217l4, 2:1554, 2:1514.
That neither of the horses were distancet
with the remarkable time made, is truly sur
As Great Eastern is to be in ST. Paul III,
following will be of interest: Great Eastern !.
bay gelding and is the biggest trotter on the
turf, standing 1925 hands He is owned h,
Mr.; George Hainmill of Rome, N. ". and Is