Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-12


Wednesday. made bis appearance on the
track yesterday with both arms bandageC
up.
The awarding committee in the fancy
work, embroidery and art departments were
busy all day yesterday awarding the rib
bons, and viii probably finish up early to
day.
Frasher's Business College occupies q
well furnished section, and they busy them
selves distributing elegant specimens Of
fancy penmsnship among all Of their
visitors.
After the races were over an immense
crowd fingered around the main building
I'LL the gates were announced to be closed
and even then had to be almost driven from
the grounds.
The skiff ferries are not all run by local
residents. Persons from Wellsburg, Steu-
benyille and even Wellsville, coming down
10 compete in the temporary money coin
ing enterprise.
The bona fide masquerade Indian stand
ing guard in Semon's section in the Main
building is remarkable for the elegance Of
his apparel and selfpossession with which
he bears himself
The demonstration of pools yesterday
was such that not even old timers could
safely predict the finish of the heats. The
sport to-day will be an all day affair and the
best of the fall meeting.
Several persons were relieved of pocket
books containing small sums of money in
and about the grand stand yesterday after
noon. However no serious losses were re-
ported at headquarters.
A beautiful crayon sketch Of the sleep
ing Venus is on exhibition in the Art Gal
lerv. The delicate finish of the sketch in
ieiibly portraying the mastery hand and
ouch of Miss Doddridge.
The scenes in and around the ladies
aucy department yesterday at noon were
ousy in the extreme The awarding OF the
various premiums was the prime cause Of
he ladies' restless activity.
The choice music issuing from the vari
GUS musical sections in the Main building
has the good effect of enivening the throng
and keeping them ever on the move, thus
aNOlulng uhpIedSAuL cEO"uihs'
The appearance of rainbow in the north
east Just before the heavy storm set in LED
many to believe that the storm would blow
over. The sequel to the rainbow is con
undrum for weather prophet.
After the rain set in yesterday it was
amusing to watch the stampede it caused
among pedestrians, equestrisns and the
occupants of open carriages as they dashed
at go-as-you. please race for shelter.
In spite of the heavy storm the quarter
stretch was thronged by large crowd Of
pmbrellaed and gum-coated sportsmen who
braved the sheets of rain in the eager ex'
pectation of a continuation of the races
The soap fakir below the main building
Yesterday beat a countryman out OF fifty
dollars on his little racket. The victim
kicked, but had not the sense TO apply to
the police for the restoration OF his money.
In spite of the immense numbers of re-
freshment fooths in and about the grounds
each individual one seemed to be doing a
land Office business at noon Yesterday the
circle around each completely hiding the
various counters from view.
A handsome plush-framed octagon mir
ror bearing on its surface graceful clusters
of roses in oil is on exhibition in the Art
Gallery. 1t is the work of Miss Sophie Carr
me of the brightest pupils in the Misses
Dcddridge's art studio.
The failure of the prominent music deal
ers in not having any of the series and
.hsrming concerts which so entertained the
isitors to the Association last year, has
been generally remarked and regretted by
hose who enjoyed them so last year.
An interesting relic is on exhibition in
he Art Department in the shape of ancient
German Bible l60 years old. The calf bind
ng is in state of excellent preservation
and the type fine and clear, although the
covers are somewhat discolored with age.
The heavy fall of rain was remarkable
| Fifteen minutes after the shower began, thf
rack, which previously had been exceed
ngly dry and dusty, was transformed into g
anal in front of the grand stand, the water
landing at depth of an inch and half
Picnickers were plentiful yesterday at noon
Every shade tree on the ground accommo
lating two or more families with baskets
while the numerous wagons in and abou
| he lower portions of the grounds held eacl
md every one an individual party, enga
,ed in supplying the cravings of the inne1
| man.
A large wax doll by an ingenious ar
angement is made to sit in a chair ant
work by the means of water power attace
ment miniature light-running high arm
| Howe. The whole arrangement is enclosed
in large glass case and is indeed a trl
umph Of ingenuity for Mr.. Rose, the How
manager.
A wandering in and about the thron
Yesterday the reporter was captivated an
bewildered by the countless pretty faces ths
confronted him in every direction and as b
managed to get in pretty close corners
prepared to give pointers on squeezing
Western mode.
The exhibition Of Bohemian glass orns
ruents By Mr.. Peter Leighton and daughter
rtracted general attention. Among tn
.uriosities manufactured by the lady an
Gentleman were pen points finished with
Aexibilty exceeding that Of the syerag
steel business pen.
Several pocket-books were lost in the nj
merous squeezes in and around the mai
building. A lady stranger in one of tn
crowds had handsome silk dress con
pletely ruined by sundry slashes made b
tight-hngered rogues in their ,endeavor
reach her purse she carried in brea
pocket.
| An ancient copy of the Baltimore an
MARYLAND Journal of the date Friday, A,
gust 29, 1913, is on exhibition in the A
Department, and is very interesting reyol
,ionaIy relic. The paper is diScolored vii
age, but the type is clear and distinct.
is the property Of Henry Stolze.
The glass decorating Of James Cod,
Bridgeport, o., took a great hold on Il
rustic position of the audience. The ski
full manipulation of the little wheel alwa
being sure of an audience, while turnir
out fancy designs and sketches even wht
the races had added their attraction to Il
host of others within the grounds.
| The Panhandle coffee stand did an il
mense business yesterday morning. II
country tourists early caught on and hui
around in swarms to test the sweetness al
nutriuousness OF the drink. There is
use paying for grub when you can get il +