The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-02
THIRD DAY OF THE FAIR.
AN Attendance Principally from the
Country, of About 5000 People,
The Awarding of Premiums in the Various
Departments-Th Racing and Other
Special Features Of Interest.

md the threatening weather doubtlessin
fered with the plans of others who had intended
TO come. The crowd was not a large one, but
about as large as on corresponding days Oh pre-
Vious fairs There were several features Oh
special interest yesterday. In the womans de-
partment there was meeting of pioneer women
of the State--sxty years of age and oiaer, ana
about thirty were in attendance. Promlnent
among them were Mrs. H. u Wahace'
city, Mary F. Thomas, Richmond; Mrs.
Condt Muncie; Mrs. Martin, city, and
Others A large bouquet was presented by Mrs.
Noe to the Oldest lady in attendance, Mrs. fran
els, of this city, the mother OF the late Judge
Newcomb her age being eighty-seven Inc olo
people enjoyed an hour very pleasantly IN reml-
niscences of the pioneer days of Indiana In the
floral department there are only two exhibitors,
Rieman & Co. and Bertram Bros, of this city,
and Yesterday they made special displays of cut
flowers which attracted the attention of the Wis
itors more than any other feature of the day. A
large number of elegant and elaborate floral de-
signs were displayed, the most striking OF which
was an imageof the Goddess of. Liberty, appro-
rpriately robed and almost covered with flowers
in patriotic designs. In the fne-art depart
;ment there are a number of daubs, and
notably those by Miss Sue Ketcham, Mrs E. A.
Ferry, Mrs G. L. Ingraham and Miss Cora
Campbell of DanVie, ILL., There is no cata'
Iogue of the pictures, as should have been pro-
Vided.
The stockmen are very indignant over an
article published in the Evening News, stating
tsiat.on account of the pleuro-pneumonia scare
only second-class cattle are on exhibition EMS
theyydeny and several gentlemen who are qual-
ifiedlto speak on the subject say that the ex-
hibiton of ine'cattle particularly Jerseys, short
horns and Devons is the best ever seen at
State fair here, and one of the best ever given
anywhere. AT any rate, the cattle seem to Pc
the chief feature of interest to the farmers In
attendance.
Yesterday, besides the usual, attractions which
have been noted, Professor King, the aeronaut
made several captive ascensions in his balloon,
eagle Eyrie. taking with him one or two pass
sSengers on each trip and going to height Oh
about 300 feet. On Friday he will make an as
cension free from ropes coming down where
ever he may.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT
Purdue alone of Indiana colleges is repre-
scented at the State fair The exhibit this year
far exceeds the excellent work of years before.
The exhibits in mechanics, agricultural and art
covers space 16xSO feet in the southeast corner
of the second floor, and is most artistically ar
ranged Prof. w F., M. Goss, the heart and
soul of the. mechanical department of Purdue
was three days arranging the exhibit and will
be on hand the entire week to explain and illus
trate. Prof. w. O. Latta, Of agriculture and
farm work, was on hand all day yesterday eK-
hibiting his varied collection of farm products.
Thirty different species of insects injurious to
vegetation are shown in all phases
of their development. The common
and scientific names, and also the
sruit or grain or tree they destroy, and also the
remedy, as far as known, accompany the insects.
The little rascals SO neatly eInbalmed haVe.cost
the Mississippi valley millions of money, and are
to the farmers and fruit=growels what the
plaques office and flies wero' to the Egyptians.
There also thirty two varieties of strawber-
ries exhibited, raised on, the Purdue experiment
al grounds Thirty kinds of wheat are shown,
shelled audiu straw, with the yield, the strength
of straw and the hight marked on each. The
highest yield was thirty-six bushels to the acre
AN Egyptian bearded wheat. Out of thirty
seven varieties raised this year, dozen kinds
yielded over thirty bushels to the acre. The in
sects were gathered this season by Professor
James Troop, who will be present the rest
of the week. and explain the display.
The new features of the mechanical exhibit
the illustrated series of molds, showing how
castings are obtained from given patterns.
There are two speed lathes" for polishing and
finishing iron work. These with the drawings,
the patterns and the finishing machines are
hibited just made in the shop by the students.
The general exhibit fills a dozen large tables,
and inciudes samples OF bench work in wood,
inc wire work in iron iron and steel forcing
and machine work in iron.
The art department includes drawingsin water
colors and crayons, mainly original designs.
Clay modelling is finely represented and fine
clsplay OF wood carvings. All the work was
done by the last years class and is highly credi-
table to the university and to Professor L. S.
Thompson, who has all this work in charge
The carved stands and vases in wood are highly
ornamental Professor Thompsons endeavor is
to direct the art work into utilitarian channels.
THE RACES YESTERDAY.
There were three races Yesterday. but fine
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track was sual neaNy, anu one tiine not parrlcu-
larly fast. The following summaries give the.