Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23
rRon FRIpAY's DAILY.

day, the second day, there was
taken in at the gate only, $3.50
which are the greatest receipts Of
any day since the fair association
was organized, three years ago.
Talk is cheap and buncumbe
plenty, but these figures tell the
story Of success beyond question.
The number Of tickets sold indi-
Gates that l 500 people were pur-
chasers. When We add to this the
officers Of different grades. certain
exhibitors who had sea son tickets,
together with the complimentaries,
there can be no doubt that over
1900 people were in attendance
The temperature, though chilly
in the morning soon became de-
lightfully pleasant. The sun was
bright and clear as in early spring
and even invalids were temped to
venture out.
Exhibits which were 4 triae
slow in coming in the first day, be-
gan pouring in from all sides.
Especially was this the case in re-
gard to such articles as are dis
played in Floral Hall.
The announcement Of the trot-
ting race, mile heats, two in three,
$50 for first and $40 for second,
brought most of those a. liberty, to
the stand. The admirers Of horse
flesh are By no means confined to
the gentlemen. More than one
lady was seen to leave her work at
the hall and make her way hurried
ly TO the stand as the sport was
about to begin. Aladdin, Adriver
and George were the starters and
they came out in the order named,
the former winning in two straight
heats. George was distanced in
the first. Between the heats the
Roman bareback rider, D. H.
Linthicum made a round of the
track on two horses, he standing.
A recess was then taken until
after dinner.
Immediately on the re-assem-
bling Of the people, Dr. IA. Bland,
editor of the Council Fire, publish
ed at Washington, was called fol
and made an address. His talk
was full Of interest and evidently
met the approval Of his hearers on
all sides.
The first race In the afternoon
was q half mile, repeat. two in
three, for $50 with $40 for second
There were seven starters, as fol
lows, the first two taking first anc
second money respectively: Find
out, Essellah, Tom Marshall, BucS,
shot, Dickey c., Rosewood, anc
Connie NJ.
The ladies' equestrian contest
resulted in Miss Octavia Couch Sc
curing the prize ofsl5. Her com
petitors were Miss Nevada Couch,
Miss Minnie Greenway, Mrs. vii,
liam Miller and 4 lady from the
states. All rode nicely and had the
horses been equally good, it would
have been difficult to decide be.
tween them.
The days sport closed with
mile dash for SIS with s15 for sec
ond. Essellah captured first mon
ev and Bob Swain second, the
class being made up by Tom Mar
shall, Cowboy and Ben Franklin.
The favorites were Essellah ans
Bob Swain and in both instances
they took second money.
To-day the programme viii bt
diversified by the Pawnees giving
an exhibition of the great stag'
robbing scene and also playing
game of ball. The first Is said tC
be calculated to chill the blood o
the stoutest heart and the latter, i
not in strict accordance with tbs
rules of the national league, vii
nevertheless be interesting. Theil
performances are novel and shOulC
be witnessed by all who can posi-
bly, attend.
Another attraction for to-day vii
be a two mile race between TIVE
ladies, who will change horse
without stopping at the end Of tn
first mile.
As large portion of the pro
gramrne remains unfinished anC
cannot be completed to-day, tn
management have determined 4
extend the fair over one day, AM
it will conclude Saturday night
A number of races were omitte'
on both the first and second day
and there are more down for TO