Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-01
Especial Telegram 10 the Globe.
STATE FAIR GROUNDS, }


The twenty-fourth annual exhibition of the
Minnesota State Agricultural society was
opened this morning with appropriate cere.
mon:es. All officers and superintendents are
on hand aud everythi ng is working smoothly
The following is full list of officers:
Presdent-Clark ". Thompson, Wells
Vice-Presidents-M J. Myers, Wells; o. T
Dickerman, Elgin; c. A. D5Gr,ff, Janesvile
Secretary-S. c. Judson, Pennington, Da.
kota county. u
Treasurer-Frank j. Wilcox. Northfelj.
Executive Committee-Jas McHench, Wei
come; A. N. Fridley, Fridley; J. S. Harris, LIS
Crescent; j. G. Bass, Shakopee; Adam Bob.
land, st, Paul; Clark Chambers, Owatonna.
Marshal-Albert Chapel, Pennington.
The gates are to be opened each day at Sa
m. and close at sunset.
They are under he supervision of Vice
President NJ. j. Myers, superintendent of
gates.
The superintendents for the several depart
meuts are as follows:
Division A-Horses and muleS-C. Cham bers
superintendent.
Division B-Cattle-Jas. McHench.
Division C-Sheep-is in charge Of The
Minnesota State Wool Growers association
President VIM. Fowler, superintendent.
Division C-Swine and poultry-Jas. Nc
Hench, superintendent.
Division D-Farm mplements-Amos
Hyatt, superintendent.
Division E-Dairy products and reouisitss-
Under the supervision of the Minnesota But
ter and Cheese association. President, G. E
Marvip, Rochester; Secretary, w. G. Rice
Red Wing.
Division F-sugar, syrup and honey-Seth
Il. Kenney. superintendent.
Division G, Manufactures-O. T. Dicker-
man, superintendent
Division II, Fire Arte-K. n. Guiteau, su-
Ierintendent.
Division /, Flowers auJ FTuits-J. s. Norris.
suDeTintendent.
Division K, Vegetab,es-Adam Bohland,
superintendent.
Division L, Grain, Flour, Meal, Seeds--J. G
Bsss, superintendent.
Racing-Supt. W. T. Gross.
Judges-M. T. Grattan, starter, Thomas
Marritt, Ed Cummius.
All races are TO be called at 9 p. M. each
day, sharp, and all races are TO te for blood
Those in charge of this department do not
propose to tolerate any fraud, and will Iule
o1t any driver or owner who attempts 1T. All
the rules of the National Trotting association
will be rigidly enforced, and the public may
confidently expect some of the finest racing
ever witnessed in Minnesota.
Look for the days racing programme at
the end Of each days report.
The weather opened delightfully."- pleasant
and cool, a fine breeze blowing anu scarce a
cloud to be seen,
Things are in general In something OF q
chaotic state, owing TO the unfinished con-
dition of some of the buildings, but the next
twelve hours will do wonders. Ia floral hall,
the dairy department are hard at work, while
}. ID. Blake, Brown 81 Nelson, china hall,
Mrs. McCumber and other exhibitors are
rapidly placing their departments and tx
hibits in presentable state. very fine
exhibit by Bishop Whipp,e, OF Faribault, of
mineral specimens and natural curiosities
from foreign lands, will be nice aud attractive
feature in this hall.
The indications are that the attend
aucc this year will be unpre-
cetented. Special trains TO accommo-
dale the fair-goers wilt be run on the main
line OF the WInona tS St Peter railroad and all
it's branches, aud as The impression prevails
(Which is quite correct) that there is to be n
more thsn ordinary dispay-evcrybody and
their friends are intending to come. st. Paul
aud Minneapolis people desirOus OF attending
the State fair, can leave either place on the
OwatOnna accommodation each afternoon
and arrive at Rochester at s p. m, or on the
McGregor train at s q. m, arriving at Roch-
ester at 3 m.
RESTAURANTS.
Just east of floral hall the ladies of the
Uniyersalist church have dining hall liz
feet long and 81 feet wde, That cln seat 225
PEOPLE. Next to them ID. a. Morrison has d
hall that will seat 100 people ard will
serve fresh oysters. Next beyond the ladies
of the M. E, church have an ice cream and
fruit stand, while under the amphitheatre car
lie found fruit and refreshments of all kinds
not Intoxicating. The racing programme foi
o-day is exceptionally fine. The three min
ute class fills with fine field of horses. Sleepy
Tom, the famous blind PAGER, will make iht
beat effort of his life to beat his previou:
record of 2:124. 1t will not lie al exhibition
race, but genuine effort to eclipse himself
He is In famous condition and will be apt &c
show a wonderful burst Of speed. The run
ming race will be between horses that can beat
fifty, for half mile dash and will be for blood