The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-12-11

Emma Wilson the second and Mrs
j. Q. Hamilton third. The prize
were respectively S25, SO and $40
FINE STOCK.
IN LiIe une stock arena, the eXhihi
tfOn was better tha1 exr- cted. aD(
more specimens in each grade snl
Class y aIS slo Wn than anyone hopeJ
for a week rgo. Some beautiful
Berkshire hogs were inspected, and il
this grade the awards were as follows
Best boar, one year old-B. G. Giles
OF Manor, first prize; w. NJ. Dunson
Best boar under one year-L. B
Giles, hrSt prize; L. T. Porter, second
Best SOW one year old. B. Giles
first, and B. G. Giles second.
Best sow under one year-L. B
Giles, first; L. 7. Porter, second.
For the best Essex sow, DR.. W. e.
Phillips took first prize.
For the best boar one and two years
old, best sow one one and two years
old, best sow with five pigs, ID.
Murchlson took first prize. This was
sweepStake Of the Poland China
breed.
Best snort horn bull 3 years old,
premium awarded to Mr.. j. w. Clouds
celebrated Il. b. Hayes.
For best jersey bull years old the
premium was given to DR.. Phillips
Simoom the Seventh.
Best Jersey bull 2 years old, Finner
s. Bricks Sparta.
| Best Jersey COW years old, Gov.
John Ireland's Lena.
Best jersey heifer 2 years and under
3. W. G. Phillips.
Best Jersey heifer one year old, j.
II. Phillips.
Best Halstein bull one year old, j.
z. Rogers.
Best Halstein heifer one year old,
w. S. sherwood.
In graded short-horns, J. A. John
ston took first and A. G. Buddington
second prize for best cow 3 years
old.
Best heifer under years same
ward.
In graded Jerseys, w. S. Isherwood
took first and w. G. Phillips second
premium for best bull years old.
For best cow three years old, w. G.
Phillips first, and r. Fl. Peck second.
Best helter under three years, w. S.
sherwood.
In graded Holstein's, L. T. Porter
took first, and W.S. IsherWood sec
ond premium for best bull under three
years.
Best heifer under three years, w. S.
sherwood.
HORSES.
Best single harness roadster, w. NJ.
Forrest was awarded the premium.
For best saddle horse, first prem
iun to Judge A. w. Terrell, second to
A. j.. Day.
FRIDAY.
Yesterday was indeed gala day at
the fair. The sun continued to keep
up its bold front, but a stiff, cold
north wind made oYercoats and wraps
comfortable during the greater portion
Of the day. The people began to
arrive early. and at noon it was esti-
mated that at least two thousand were
on the grounds. The accessious con-
tinued after dinner time, and there
were probably three thousand to
thirty-fve hundred present when the
races began. The grand stand was
comfortably filled, and quite number
lined the fences both north and south.
Everything passed off smoothly, not
a single row or disturbance of any
kind occurring to mar the pleasures
Of the occasion. In this connection
one fact was notable, and that was
that the number of ladies on the
grounds, compared to other years, fell
short. This Is almost unaccountable,
for generally the ladies lead in the
interest taken in these exhibitions.
There may be some reason for the
proportionatly small attendance yes
terday, probably the uncomfortable
norther, but it is to be hoped thai they
have not lessened their generous and
perseYeriDg industry in behalf of
these annual exhibitions of Texas
tastes, arts and accomplishments.
THE MAIN HALL
during the day was a scene worth be-
holding. 1t is true the number of ex-
hibits is considerably less than for
former years. but the specimens dis
played are truly fine, each in its way,
and the inspection during the day 10y
both ladies and gentlemen well re-
paid the trouble. Many beautiful and
richly dressed ladies lent the charm of
their presence 10 the occasion, and the
male gallantS had little time or incIi-
| nation to deal with the regularly en-
| tered exhibits. During tho day a
| splendid vocal and Instrumental con-
| cert took place in the hall, arranged
| by MeSsrs. Hazard, Raymond & Co.,
che famous music dealers. The per-
formers were residents of a ustin, and
the novel idea and successful consum-
nation proved most charming fea-
ture of the day.
| SPEED RING.
Two very fine races afforded amuse
ment to the lovers OF such sport, and
strange to say, the favorites were
beaten in each contest.
First race-Running one mile and
half free for all. Purse, $250-fr5t,
| $500; second, $50.
| j. S. Campbell entered b. h. John
Sullivan, 6 y. O., by Moncross, dam,
Gournelie.
B. j. johnson entered b. M Oliyette,
| by King Alphonzo, dam, Bette
j. NJ Brown entered ch. IN. Hatef, 6
y. o., by Lelaps, dam, Hazen.
The horses got away with Olivette
slightly in the rear, and the other two
horses keeping close company. At
the first half mile Sullivan was slight
ly in the lead, half a length perhaps,
and this position was steadily main
tanned to the last sixteenth, v Ten he
moved out and went under the string
nearly two lengths ahead of Hatef,
Olivette several lengths in the rear.
The mare, Hatef, was the favorite in
the pools, and outside betters invested
pretty freely on her at slight odds
Some who "got left" thought the
favorite had been pulled, or at least
had not been urged, but the general
impression was that she was running
over her distance.
John Sullivan. .................
Hateff {
OllVeCt6. ........,.....
Time, 2:4415.
Second race-Trottlng mile heats
best three in five, 2;2o class. Purse
$250-frst, $500; second, $50.
Frank Van Ness entered b. G. Isaac
G. E. Abbott entered b. N. Myrtle
w. L. Campbell entered b. G. Georg,
w. Davis.
Contrary to custom here this rae;
took place on the mile track, and, il
being heavy for trotting purposes, tn,
time made was not as good as ex
pected from these horses. The horses
| received a nrattV fair Snnd-0ff