The Portland daily press., 1879-09-20

The attendance at the Fair yesterday was
morning, Mr.. Burnham, the photographer,
took a view of the main room. We should not
forget to mention the colored dogs belonging
to the Glasgow Dye House, or the pigeons so
tame that they are permitted to fly all about
the room.
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OFFICERS.
In making up orr report of the meeting of
ming, there was proof blunder that gave the
presidency of the society to the secretary, Mr..
Dennison. and that office was not mentioned.
A glance at the published vote, however, could
not have failed to have shown that Mr.. Prince
was elected president. The following is the
corrected list:
President-Rufus Prince, Turner.
Secretary-A. L. Dennison, Portland.
Treasurer-H. S. Osgood, Portland.
Trustees-Charles F. Libby, Portland, b.
M. Hight, Skowhegan, John Morrison, East
Corinth, Geo. W. Kicker, Rockland.
AT THE PARK.
The attendance yesterday morning probably
fell short of 1900, but the excitement and in
terest manifested in the race that had been
postponed was intense, and the betting was
sharp, most of them being placed on Julia
or Walter, though Oko had many friends who
believed that he would come in ahead. AT 10
o'clock time was called, and the first heat Of
the day and the seventh of the race in the
2.43 class took place. To the surprise OF all,
lone took the lead and won the heat with ease.
The eighth heat found but four horses on the
track, as it was clear that one of the four must
win the race. Julia took the lead and Won
the first half mile, and held the lead for the
next quarter, when lone came up, and it was
neck and neck for nearly half around, when
lone went ahead and came in under the wire,
with Julia close behind The third heat of
the day and ninth Of the race was the one
which was waited for with almost GREATNESS
interest. Walter held third place and showed
the best trotting, never breaking, but settling
down to his work in the most gamey manner,
and there seemed to be fair chance for him
to win first money The best start of the race
was made, but little scoring being needed.
Walter led, with lone close behind, followed
by Julia. At quarter round Walter and
lone were neck and neck; lone then led for a
took the lead, but lost it when half way
round, and lone came under the wire, and led
on the first half mile, Walter being close be-
hind. lone held her own till the final quarter,
when she dashed ahead and then slowed up,
victory being sure. Julia and Walter came
under the wire just behind, and Walters
driver, Mr.. Hill of Calais, claimed ''the heat
and the race" claiming that lone run for
some yards while on the first quarter of the
final heat. The judges gave the heat and the
race to lone, with second money to Julia,
third to Walter, fourth to Oko. The following
is the time: 2.37, 2.37, 2.40a.
PULLING MATCH.
Several additional entries were made in the
unfinished match for oxen.
Francis Hilton of Arson had a pair of Or
binary four-year-olds which dragged 5000
pounds 50 feet in six pulls.
w. Warren of Scarboro hooked on pair Of
Z feet 8 inch girth, which took the same weight
As feet
Mr.. Bumpus of Turner hitched on his steers,
four years old, feet 6 inches. They took
) 1000 pounds good distance.
DRIVING HORSES.
There were II entries of gentlemen's driy-
ing horses, but only II appeared when called
this forenoon. Style, speed and endurance
were the points to be considered. They were
shown in carriages, driven by the owner, car
rage not to weigh less than 300 pounds. G.
f. Hitchings' sorrel mare Flora" was notice
able for her good style. While trotting around
somebody ran into Mr.. Hitchings' wagon,
breaking out several spokes. Mr. Moulton's
bay Telephone seemed to stand well in the
opinion of the judges. The black mare
"Capitola" showed the best speed and most
nervous action.
The attendance at Agricultural Hall and at
the tents was better than on former DAYS and
the committees closed UP their Work rapidly.
The park presented an animated appearance
at noon. The number in attendance increased
every moment. The number of those engaged
in the sale of various articles was somewhat
increased, and were rather more merry than
on former days. The man who wanted to sell
s'six Bartlett pears for only dime" and the
individual who dealt in knives, seemed a little
warm, but the party who has all along been
sure that he has the greatest show on earth,
The little lady still wandered around soliciting
cents, and the exhibition of three-legged
sheep and other interesting objects doubtless
met with their reward. In one corner a crowd
INDUCED in the real and only African 'ki-ki'
or base ball throwing, three chances for five
cents of pitching base balls at the head OF
young American gentleman OF decided
African descent, whose head was thrust
through the canvas that protected the rest of
his body. The ''African infant was seldom
h it: about once in 5000 times we should judge,
while the players on the festive viol wandered
about, finding listeners apparently more plen-
tiful than coppers.
There was ripple of excitement when an
indignant seller of pens demanded ten cents
from man who declined payment, and mar
rowly escaped thrashing in consequence
1t is claimed that the race finished yesterday
morning at the park was the most exciting
and tn e closest contested of any ever made in
Maine.
Mr.. j. NJ. Thompson of Canton, editor and
proprietor of the 'NIaine Horse Breeders
Monthly" expresses himself much pleased
with the manner in which his work is being
received.
Among the mechanical devices worthy of
notice at the park may be named w. A.
Wheeler's wind engine with automatic gov
ernor which seems to be well adapted to the
use to which it is designed to be put.
THE RACES.
The races in the afternoon were witnessed
by thousands of people, and were called the
most satisfactory of any thus far. The judges,
of which John S. Head. Esq, is chairman,
give universal satisfaction by the promptness
and impartiality of their rulings, also in their
endeavor to squelch any jockeying.
In the 300 class eleven started. This
race was for purse of $150-SS75, $40, $50, SD.
While scoring in the second heat, PicIpocket
threw shoe, which delayed the race some
what, but the damage was soon repaired and
the horses with but little scoring got the send
off Following is report of the race, and the
summary:
First Heat. Pickpoclzet easily took and held
the lead to the wire, with Detective Patchen
hurrying the last quarter.
Second Heat-This was, after scoring down
several times, hung up till the blacksmith
could repair damages, Pckpocket having cast
a SHOE The 2.37 class was here called for Sec