The Worthington advance., 1880-09-16

WORTHINGTO
The Northwestern Agricultural and
Mechanical Exposition.
TUESDAY, Sept. 1.-THE second day of
the Fair was all that could be desired and the
attendance was immense, there being between
thirty and forty thousand people on the
grounds. The chief attraction was in the
twenty mile race between Miss Belle Cook, of
California, and Miss Emma levitt, of Mime
sofa. Previous to that there were two other
races, the first being $50 race for a $500
purse, $3.50 to the first, $12s to the second,
e75 to third and $25 to the fourth. The
race was best three In five and was won by
Troubadour in 2:3411; 2:32]]6; 2:3411fi.
The stallion race followed, and a reporter
the race ended as it was only too evident that
the resul "ad been arranged before hand.
Monroe cn,oi was the winner. Time 2:24h;
2:26; 2:24A: 2:24k
The twenty mile race Was then called, the
sum being e5,00O. 1t was half past five
when they started, the programme being to
Jewett went in l:47A. At the conclusion of
the third mile Miss Jewett was still ahead,
though she lost every time she made change
oi horses. Mics Cooks managers knew their
business and her changes were made with a
system and thorough management that gave
her great advantage. Miss Cook was lifted
from one horse to another without the loss Of
single moment On the contrary the man.
agement Of Miss Jewitts horses was placed
in bad hands. Instead of springlng from one
horse to another, she was lifted from the sad.
die to the track, and then again mounted up
on her horse Just as she came in from her
two mile race, the next horse to be used by
her became restive, and without any warning
began to kick, striking Miss levitt on the
side. Upon starting upon her eighth mile,
the saddle girth Of Miss Jewitt's saddle be.
came loose, and a little before she reached the
quarter mile pole she fell heavily upon the
track. Her Injuries did not prove serious,
Cook was declared tie winner.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. S.-The day opened
with the weather clear, cool and delightful
10000 persons were on the grounds, about
one.fourth of the estimated number the previ-
ous day. Miss levitt, who was thrown from
her horse the day before, was reported to
be improving rapidly. The police regula.
tons are perfect, aud ane order is maintained.
The Winona Rushford wagon company had
on exhibition fine specimens OF their work. C.
B. Thurston of st. Paul, had fine and superb
amples of agricultural machinery on cxhibi-
tion. Between 70 and O'Clock people began
to flock in large crowds to the grand stand to
witness the races of the day. The races while
not showing anything remarkable as to time,
or in exciting incidents. were faitly satisfac.
tory, and considering the track and constant
wind, were productive of fair time. The war
dance at the Indian show tent Is one OF the
big attractions at the fair-fifty chiefs and
braves in national costume.
Thursday, Sept. 9.-This day did not
differ much from the previous day, in point OF
the number In attendance, and the interest OF
the exposition and performances. The wealth.
sprinklers kept down the dust, making it very
enjoyable. Of the visitors present larger
number Of ladies' were present than on the
day previous. The programme Of the races
was not calculated to create much enthusi-
asm. The races closed early In the afternoon,
and the grand stand was speedily emptied.
equestrienne contest Sept TO- between Miss
Cook, Of California, and Miss Pinneo, ofColor-
do. Miss levitt Il still improving
FRIDAY, Sept. 10.-Thc weather con-
tinued very favorable. 1t is claimed that 49,
place the nunber at so,oo5. The great at.
traction was the contest between Miss Belle
Cook, Of California, and Miss Minnie Pinueo,
Of Colorado, In the 20 mile running race.
There were several thrilling incidents during
this race, one was the turning OF Miss Pinneo's
saddle, which caused her to dismount and
change horses, by which she lost one mile OF
the race. Miss Cook won. The total time in
Col. King, introduced Miss Cook to the mul-
titude as the winner of the race and presented
her with beautiful bouquet. In he mean
time the two contestants were shaking hands
and congratulating each other upon complet.
ing the race without accidents. They both
looked tired and worn and their eyes and face
were filled with dust. Neither Of them PIT
tn1 ntf n<r,So ftnn
minutes. Following Col. Kings an:
the race he was calle upon to present to
Miss Pinneo beautiful floral horse shoe,
basket of flowers, heavy gold ring and
gold medallion appropriately inscribed, the
Sdmirers. As soon as the track was cleared,
he regular races OF the day were proceeded
With.
SATURDAY, Sept. IL Tho attendance
the a=l day OF the fair was decreased much
beyond what was anticipated. The weather,
the forepart Of the day, was unfavorabie-
there was light rain and the wind blew al.
most gale. But the bright sun came out
tinued. The advertised races continued. The
attraction Of the day was the trotting Of st.
Julien, the King of the turf, against his own
time, heretofore made in 2:llL for purse
of &, ,OO0 The gallant horse had to encounter
q strong head wind, and his time was 2:l3,
thus exceeding his former time. But in the
opinion OF hornemen, considering the weather
aud the track, the performance was the best
yet made by the famous horse. During the
forenoon number Of the prize cattle we're
paraded in front Of the grand stand, and the
removal Of the articles on exhibition, and
general demolition Of the exhibition rapidly
took place, and at p. m. the grounds and
buildings were deserted, and the great expo.
sition was numbered among the things of the
past.