Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-19
Lake Pepim IgricM!tural association Fair.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

Lake Pepin 4gricu!tural association Fair
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
LAKE CRY, MIMI, Sept. 1S.-The fourth an
nual fair of the Lake Pepin Agricultural union
opened in this city to-day under very fatterine
auspices. The weather was all that could be
wished for, q cloudlcss sky and cool atmos-
phere, the light rain of yesterday rendering
the grounds free from dust and leaving the
track IN excellent condition. The entries thus
tar compare favorably with those of former
years, while tn, day. attendance fully met the
expectations of the managers. In the
STOCK DEPARTMENTS
the exhibits are very creditable, embracing
various grades Of mixed a. we'll as blooded
animals, among I've most noted q herd of
Jersey cattle, owned by Gen. Mclean, of From
tenac, consisting Of thirteen head. A large
field of
FLOODED HORSES
are also on the grounds. The display of swine,
sheep, ETC., is also very fair. Large displays of
farm machinery by Messrs. Murray & Bartron,
s. II. Bell and others is marked feature. The
show of vegetables is large, also that of cereals.
Conspicuous among the former is the collection
Of II. II. Gray of this city, who exhibits a col
lection Of forty two different kinds, including
the largest display of water-melons ever made
in the State. In the
FLORAL DEPARTMENT..
the cutries are fully up to the standard of its
its class. Rev. P. 3. Fisk, of this city. has on
exhibition rare and antique collec-
ton of corals, domestic imple-
ments, etc., from the Marshall Islands,
South Pacific Gc.an, which excites great deal
of curiosity. Specimens of taxaderma by Mrs
j. W. Ray, a collection of rare shells by Miss
Giles which space will not permit us to mention.
Two cages of monster crocodiles, exhibited by
Prof. Winston, of North Branch, attract a
multitude of eager visitors. They are most re-.
marhable specimens of their kind.
THE RACES.
The first race called was the 81 class for q
purse Of $3.50; $50 to first, $50 to second, 800
to third, three in five, mile heats, on half
milo track. Entries as follows b. 8. Almont
by james Archer Minneapolis; b. m. Prioress,
by S. P. Langley, Minneapolis; b. q. Hamble-
tonian Chief, by W. f. Cross, Red Wing; b. M
Daisy Dean, by P. Simpson, Winona; b. g.
Smoker, Willis Baker, Lake City. Judges.
j. j. Cook. Rochester; Geo. Spicer, Red Wing;
aud VIM. Veazio, Marine Mills.
A slight collision occurred in the start,
KNOCKING spoke out of q wheel and delaying
the heat for Il few minutes The start was
finally given the order above named.
work for the first three quarters, when Chief
took the lead and came under the wire several
lengths ahead Prioress threw two of her
shoes and her check came off, which threw her
behind, and she came in last, sadly used up.
They came home in the following order: Chief,
Daisy Deau, Almont, Prioress, Smoker.
Ia the second heat fair start was given,
with Chief we'll ahead, Alment close after,
Prioress not far away, Daisy Dean next and
Smoker swinging in the lane. On the last
quarter Atmout passed the Chief and came in
winner Of the heat, Chief second, Prioress
third, Daisy Dean fourth, with Smoker out in
tho cold. This was red hot heat.
A good send off was given in the third heat.
In this heat Almont broke badly and lost on
the last quarter. letting the Chief pass him and
taking the heat, Almunt second.
In the fourth and last heat very pretty
trot was made by all four of the horses. Pri-
Dress kept close to Almont and Daisy Dean
Rugged Prioress, and Almont made it lively for
the Chief ali the way around. 1t was evident
in all the heats the horses were driven for all
they we're worth. They meant business and
were after the frat money to the best of their
abilities. In getting off OF first more scori
was INDUCED in than would have been pleasant
cold day. but as it was there was not
much complaint and the race was pronounced
II good one.