Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-10-10
Bic Day ss Elkton,

BE Dsy ss EIkt0n.
As usual during the progress of ar
exhibition, Thursday is looked upor
~ the big day, and It was no exception
at the fair now in progress ct Elkton.
Long before the gates Of the exhibition
grounds were open people began to ar.
rive in town from all parts Of the sur.
rounding country, and when the gates
were thrown open . large stream oi
carriages, well-flled with visitors q
the fair, began to pour In, which was
kept up until late in the afternoon.
Every train came heavily loaded and
1t was estimated that fully 1900 persons
came from Wilmington alone. By 2
O'Clock the grounds presented an ami
mated appearance, thousands of CARR.
ages lined the circle outside of the fence
around the race track, while the fence
was just black with people. The grand
stand was taxed to its utmost capacity,
and every point, where the races could
bo viewed, was utilized and IL IL safe tO
say that there was from 5000 to 10, ,OO0
people on the ground. In consequence
OF the immense crowd present, exhibi.
tors were kept busy all day in showing
their goods and explaining the merita
Of the same to curious and interested
public.
The fakirs and catch. penny concerns
were out In full force and piled there
willy arts with abundant success, while
the side show, swings, lying horses, etc.,
attracted large number. The iacea
were the important feature Of the day,
and "a the air was pleasantly cool, the
contests were viewed with interest. In
the frst race, 2.40 class, for premium
OF $500, there were thirteen entries and
seven starters. Lizzie r. was the f.
vorite from the start, and those wht
staked their money on her had no caus,
to complain, for she won the race II
three straight heats, although closely
pressed by Happy Maid, who won seo.
ond money, Harry r. third and Tommy
Bird fourth.
Tho race was we'll contested through
out by the four horses named, whicl
gave the remaining horses some hard
work In order to prevent their being
distanoed. Lille 8 however, brok
badly in the last heat and was shu
out. Happy Maid also worked baAll,
and was left 80 far IN the rear on tn
6rst half mile, that 1t was thought sh
would be distanced, but after regain
ing her feet, she gave q fne exhibition
Of trotting and soon lessened the ga
between her and the other horses, an
came under the wire in time to say
her position for second money.
The summary follows
A. Barngrover. Phila., Lizzie X ....... IL
John Amy, Pnila., Happy Msid........2
John Riley. Jr., Phila.. Harry K,........S4
T: + Bird, Ravenns, o., Tommy Bird. 4 8
W. II. Merrifeld, Balto. Beryl ...65
Jas. Elliott, phila Peach Blow. w..........7T
E. Posteps, Phila. Lille S..............6b
Time-2.s5sz, 2.S71155, 1881.
In the colt race, mile heats, best tw
IN three, for q premium of $75, ther
were ten entries and six starters, bu
three OF the latter were distanced In th
first heat, leaving three spirited ani
mails, who were evenly matched, t.
6ght for the honors, which made thi
race very interesting. Fleety Patchen
the winner, is . fine animal and wa
much admired by the vast crowd pre
sent. She showed q wonderful degre
OF speed for . colt, while her move
ments were as pretty as . picture.
no accident befalls this animal An,
she Is properly handled, her owner vii
have a bonanza while she remains ii
his possession. The result Of the race
rs follows:
DrJ. W Day, Waterloo, Fleety Patchsn.
g. '. walker, Belair John A. R......2
Dr ]. T Jackson, Perrymans PaJchen. g
Henry Spear. Millingt0n, Dixey. dis
H q. Hess, Fair Hill, s ,l'taire. =. dis
W. 8. Gracy. LewisvfIle, Goldfinch. ... dis
Time, 2.4o, 260<.
The best race of tho day was the 2. Q
class, for purse of $3.50. which hat
four entries, and three starters, will
Ike Medium as the favorite. while Mol
lie Mac had many admirers. At th'
close Of the first heat, 1t was evijen
that Ike Medium was not the winnin|
horse, hut his most ardent admirers re
fused to give up their hopes of bis sue
cess. Mollie Mac took the lead on tn,
first heat, trotted the course in fin,
style and won the hea', closely pressel
by Ike Medium. In the second heat
Mollie Mac broke, when Ike Medium
took the lead and was followed by
Blanche, who showed him bard all thu
way around, and on the last turn it wal
a question which horse would win
Blanche's driver urged his horse fol
all she was worth and was rewarded
for his efforts by coming under the wire
about half neck ahead.
The third heat was similar to tb,
above, with the exception of Blanche
being on the lead all the way around
which position she maintained unit
the finish. In the fourth and last hea
the contest was between Blanche and
Mollie Mac, Ike Medium having beer
drawn. The heat was very exciting
both horses being at times neck ant
neck, with odds in favor of Mollie Mac
who led her opponent down the hom,
stretch, but Blanche shot ahead within
few yards of the pole, winning tn
heat and race amid loud cheers.
The summary
E. Portens, Phiia., Blanche.
H. Phillips, Phila., Noble Mac. .....13St
W. z. Merriaeld, BALTIC Ike NJ dunn. 2 2 2 dr
Time 2.34A, 2.37, 241, 2.41.
Previous to the completion of tn
above, there was q chariot race, 4,
special attraction, and not on tho pro
gram. There were two starters, ant
the race was watched with interest
Each chariot was drawn by two horses
with drivers In uniform, and the ami
mails ran the mile. Both teams wer
evenly matched, which made the rae
interesting.
The days sport closed with q hurdl
race, free for all, and one mile over fou
hurdles, for q premium of $500. Their
were Ave entries and three starters. A
the word "go," the horses started OF
in good style, with Annie G. as tn
favorite, but in going over the first hur
die, Annie G's rider was thrown frou
the saddle, and before he could regai1
his seat, his opponents were SO far IL
advance, that il hopes of catching then
were fruitless, but after regainiDg tn,
saddle he made another break, and die
some fine running, which showed thai
the rider was an experienced jockey
fine style, and came down the home
stretch at the finish almost nose to nose
hut Edison shot under the wire ahead
The score was
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