Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-10
Milford and Orange Fair.

Second Day-The Races Interfered With
 by the Rnfn-An Adjournment Until
 TO-iny-Premiums So Far as Reported.
 The second day of the Milford and Orange Agricultural Society fair at Milford yester- day did not open under very suspicious cir cumstances. The clouds hung heavy over the town, the wind blew fresh from the east and the indications were that rain would in terfere with the closing races, and as the sequel shows this proved true. Notwithstand- ing the unfayorable weather indications, 8 much larger number of people passed through the entrance to the park than on the preced- ing day. A large number of country teams was also noticeable, as also an increase of toy whip peddlers and numerous "catch penny' | affairs showing that the enterprising propri- etors of these various additions to country fairs had anticipated the most favorable day to dispose of their wares and humbug the public. There were, however, no ''wheels of fortune' or games of chance, these being strictly barred out, which is credit to the association.
 Early in the morning the directors, antici- pating that the rain would interfere with the races, very wisely decided to postpone all but the 2:5O class until to-day. Telegrams were sent to the various evening papers annopnc- ing this fact by President Clark, the owners of horses entered were notified of their de- cision and everything to this end was satis- factorily arranged.
 At ? o'clock the 2:50 race was called and the judges, who were the same as on We'd nesday, were in their places. Of the seven teen horses entered ten appeared on the track to contest for the $15O purse, which was divided as follows: $9O to first, $40 to second, $20 to third. The rain was slowly falling when the horses were called, but there had not been sufficient rain up to this time to make the track heavy. In drawing in order by Neighbor Ups. Why Not, Daisy Pearsall, Nellie, Kate, Dixie, Lizzie M, ,Pinafore and Willard. After considerable scoring, a fair send-off was secured and away went the ten trotters at a rapid gait down the track. Soon after the start Why Not, took the lead closely followed by Dixie and Daisy Pearsall, coming in about two lengths ahead 1; time 2:44. The second heat was very ex- citing one. There was considerable trouble in getting the horses to score up to the start ing point together, and it was not until threats of fine by the judges were made that the drivers could be compelled to keep their several positions. At last very fair start was made, considering that there were ten horses on a comparatively narrow track. This heat was most exciting one. Why Not, kept the lead until the three-quarter pole was reached, when Willard, owned by Jacob Broschart of this city and driven by Jarvis Joslyn, pressed the chestnut mare hard and soon after passing the one hundred yard distance stand came alongside, and the race on the home stretch was most exciting. Down the track they came neck and neck, and as they passed under the wire there was general outburst of applause from the grand stand. The judges were quickly in close consultation, and their deliberations showed that there was some difficulty in deciding the race At last they decided it to be a s'dead heat" time 2:413, and every body cheered to the echo. Then the horses left-the track for brief space of rest, and while they were absent the rain commenced to fall more abundantly, and the question arose whether the other heats should be trot- ted or the race should be adjourned to anoth- CT day. It was finally decided to call the horses out, and the bell was rung for them to get ready.