The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-09

iiOOilJ3 Tie SIduu results Ol tHeIT
achievements, and closing with tribute
to the greatness of our country and its
grand destiny. It was fine effort, and
at the conclusion of his speech Mr.. Par
ker was warmly congratulated by his
friends. This concluded the exercises,
and after choice selection by the band
the procession was reformed and march
ed to the disbanding point while the
citizens dispersed-all highly pleased
with the exercises OF the forenoon
THE RACES.
Before two o'clock the people COM
menced moving toward the race course,
and at three an immense crowd had
gathered there. Everybody that could
secure a vehicle or saddle horse was
on hand, while several vehicles Of diff
Jerent kinds were busy carrying passen-
gers. The attendance was at least dou
BILE any that ever before witnessed
trial of horse speed in this county.
Marshal Houk had the track in good
condition, with stands and everything
for the convenience Of the people. The
band was also on hand to discourse mu-
sic at intervals, and, barring the needless
and tedious delays in getting the horses
off, everything passed off pleasantly.
w. J. Minar. r.. e. Collins and Ira My
ers acted as judges.
The first race was 300-yard dash for
Date Dr.. ICrnp
and General were entered, the former
winning, with Bulger close second and
General a good ways in the rear. On
the last fifty yards Bulger did some re-
markable work, gaining several lengths
in that distance and losing the race by
about three feet Several pools were
sold on this race, in which all three
horses, at different times, We're favorites.
The 500 yards dash for $50 and en-
trance money was next. Lance, Tramp
and Neihart Baldy were entered, the
former horse winning, with Tramp
second. A dispute arose among the
horsemen as to what horses were entered
in this race, and good deal of valuable
time was wasted in discussing the mat
ter, much to the annoyance of every
body on the grounds. It looked for
time as if the race would be declared off.
but the trouble was adjusted, and the
contest proved an interesting one. The
winner in the race sold as the favorite
in the pools.
In the half mile dash for $75 and en-
trance fees, Tramp, Bay Frank, Lance
and Neihart Baldy were entered, the
little colt, Tramp, coming out ahead by
length or two. Lance was the favorite
with the betters, but he flew the track
at the start, and made his race up
the bluff Sheriff McDevitt, the owner
of Lance, maintained that the horse
never passed the flag, and for that rea-
son the race should not be a go. The
judges, however, decided against him,
giving the victory to Tramp. Bay.
Frank was second, and the other horses
distanced.
Six horses ran for the bride, which
was won by the neat and trim bay mare
entered by Ezra clarke.
The basket of champagne offered to
the best COW pony by J. 0. Gilkerson,
Of the Atlantic saloon, was won by that
gentleman himself, who entered the
winner in the race.
This closed the proceedings at the
race course, and in short time all were
on their way home. The races, we be-
lieve, gave general satisfaction, and the
large number of people present, the in
terest manifested, as well as the good
work done on the track-all point to the
fact that Choteau county fair and rae
ing association at this place could be
made grand success.
THE DIAMOND FIELD.
The base ball contest near the race
course during the afternoon interested a
good many. 1t was tilt for $50 side
between the Choteaus and Olympics,
| the former coming out first best with a
score of 21 in four innings to Is by the
Olympics in five innings. Norman
Jones umpired the game. Following
are names of the players: Choteaus-
J G Thain, P Jno Thain, G.; Pate, 1st
b. Simon, End B; H Bandy. Sd B ];
McF Farquhar, S S.; Billedeaux, L F !;
Mcdonald, G F.; Walker, R F.; G Z
Bandy, G F. Olympics-Gamble, P;
Houston, G.: Bucksen, 1st B Jahe, End
b; Stevens, Sd b; Seifried, G r; Wal
ley, T. F.; Wackerlin, B F; Seifred s S.