The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-09-14
SECOND DAY.

TORS ara bringing in their horses, cattle, goods
and wares. and the waste places in the various
are being rapidly filled up. Ow- s
ing to the unfavorable season the growth and
of cereals and vegetables have been
retarded. This fact, taken in connection
with the early date at which the fair is being
held, accounts, in a measure, for the very
meager display made in the agricultural de-
partment. For some reason our farming
friends do not seem to take that interest in
the Territorial Fair which its importance
seems to justify or its bearing upon the fu-
prosperity of the territory demands.
Notwithstanding these annual gatherings
have been characterized by many as terrific
rial horse races, much can be learned by the
farmer, the stockman, the mechanic and the
miner that may possibly be Of lasting benefit
to them. As a means of noting the high state
of perfection to which judicious breeding has
brought stock, and the various Improvements
which have been made in machinery for
economizing and tightening the labor Of the
farm, the shop and the mine, fairs, when
properly conducted, are invaluable. Their
object is a laudable one, and should meet
that encouragement at the hands of the peo-
pie of this rising young territory commen-
surate with their Importance, and the lasting
benefits which they confer upon the various
industries of our favored land.
FLORAL HALL.
Is being filled with various beautiful articles
that testify to the skill and taste of the fair
exhibitors. Not being versed in the nomen-
clature of many of the mysterious things
displayed, l have considered it prudent to
withhold my review Of them until l have the
promised company of a lady to assist me in
wrestling with their hard names. For the
benefit of your many lady readers l will en-
deavor to do Floral Hall justice.
THE STOCK DEPARTMENT
Is well represented. Thoroughbred horses
and cattle are on exhibition that would honor
the fairs of many of the eastern states, anL
excel some of them.
Mr.. Buford Farris, who has for several
years past exhibited at our fairs some fine
imported stock, is on the grounds again with
26 head of Kentucky bred thoroughbreds.
Among the number are Poppy's End Duke,
sired by 4th Duke of Geneva, the most noted
bull in the world Rose of Sharon, by Duke
of Vinewood, dam Hattie Jane Roam Air
drie, by Young Airdrie, dam Beauty; OAR
lington, Duke the 4th, Airdrie Oxford, Lord
Byron and a score of others, finely forme |
beautiful animals, with pedigrees as long as
the moral law and as unlntelligible to the
average newspaper reporter as the Chaldean
or SyrIac language. The anne gentleman has
Maid, by Santiago, dam by Van Wagner :
also a yearling horse colt by McCreary, dam
Fannie Williams. They are fine animals.
Gov. Potts has some very fine horses and
cattle in stall. Two registered Jersey bulls
and some cows of the same breed are beauties.
This stock is famous for their butter-making
qualities. Families who desire but one COW
can gain much by combining their purchase to
this particular variety of cattle. They are
easily kept, very docile and great cream yield
ers. The Governor has two imported Hol-
stems. They attract universal attention, as
much OIL account of their beautiful black and
white coiors as for their extremely fine pro.
portions. These cattle are said to make su-
perior mich stock, as well as carrying an
ample frame for beef.
Mr.. Mcdonald, who has entered INTO the
business of importing and breeding thorough
bred short-horn cattle at his ranch on Spring
creek, has some fine bulls and cows in his
stalls. They were brought up the river from
Missouri, this season.
Mr.. Milligan shows a pair of native-bred
mules, ; years old, weighing 1,045 lbs. each.
Mr.. NJ. informed us that the raising of these
promising colts cost him no more than the
raising of common scrub horses would have
cost. Mule raising should be a profitable
business in this country.
TIE
There was a much larger turnout at the
grounds to-day than on any preceding one.
The great event of the day was the running
race, Pioneer stake, for two-year-olds, three
quarter mile dash first horse to receive Asso-
citation purse of $500; second horse to receive
20 per cent. and third horse 10 per cert. of
stake. For this race there were eighteen
subscribers to the stake, seven entries, but
only six starters. The youngsters, all being
Montana bred except two, excited more than
ordinary interest, and brought many an " old
timer" to the stand to witness the first race
among native thoroughbred horses. Pools
sold at about $50 on Winters, Formosa bring
ing $50, Peekaboo, $40; Gipsey, 81.
With but little trouble the infants got of,
with Formosa at the pole, Peekaboo second,
juno Sd, Nettles 4th, Neva Winters 9TH and
Gipsey on the outside. Formosa took the
lead to the half mile post, where Winters
Tapped and soon passed her, the others trail
ing along behind. On the home stretch Win