Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-30
GE0RGIA'S CENTRALCITY.
10000 PEOPLEAT THE FAIR, AND
THE CITY OVERCROWDED.


Two OF the Races Run in the Rain--Ad-
journment OF the Masonic Grand
Lodge-Sudden Death OF Prominent
Citizen of Columbus-A Cyprian Saved
from the Grave of a Suicide.
MACON, Oct 29.-The morning dawned
cloudy. This was followed later by
cold north wind and a drizzle, which
continued throughout the day. But de-
spite the bad weather the attendance at
the fair ground has been greater than on
any day since the opening. Every train
leading into the city to-day had on two or
three extra coaches. Fully 1900 strangers
came in to-day. All in all, not less than
10000 strangers are in the city. All the
hotels are taxed to their utmost capacity.
Hundreds have gone home because they
were unable to find place TO sleep.
THE DAYS PROGRAMME.
The programme to-day consisted Of the
awarding Of prizes to the owners of
thoroughbred horses, field crops, manu-
factures, horticulture, cut flowers, the
sale OF Jersey cattle, and the sale of
three fine horses. About 25 Jersey cattle
were sold, ranging in price from $150 to
500. AS on previous days. the races
were the centre OF attraction. Among
distinguished visitors in the grand stand
were Gov. Mcdaniel and Judge Speer.
Both seemed to take the keenest interest
In the sport. The first event was two
mile dash for a purse of $3.50, divided. 1t
was won by Spalding easily in 3;54x, with
Boulevard second, and Baritone third.
THE 2:35 CLASS.
The next event was trotting race for
the 2:35 class for purse of $400. Onward
l., colt, won in three straight heats.
Time 2:34K, 2:31, and 2:40. The other
starters were Louise NJ, Dan, and Stone
cutter.
In the third and last race, one and one
eighth miles, for purse of 5000, divided,
the entries were Spalding, Planter, and
Lew Clarke. SpaldIng won in 2:06, with
Planter second, and Lew Clarke third.
The last heat in the trotting race, and
the one and one-eighth mile dash, were
made in a heavy rain.
Maj. Wilkins, representing the Burke
County Fair Association, is here en-
deavoring to capture some of the fine
horses, as are also representatives from
the Northeast Georgia Fair Association at
Athens. An effort is being made to get
up purses for four days sport next week.
THE PIGEON SHOOT.
The live pigeon shooting match this
morning was one of the most interesting
features of the day. There were nine
entries, who shot as follows: Butts killed
out of 5, Abrams killed , out of s. Shin-
holser killed out of ., Heard killed 4Out
of 3, Taylor killed l out of 3, wilkins
killed out Of 5, Guerry killed out OF 8,
Lockhart killed out of 5, Chapman killed
/ out OF 3. Messrs. Butts, Lockhart,
Query and Heard made tie, and divided
the money, 90 per cent. OF the entrance
fee. ShinhOlser was the winner Of the
second prize. The third prize was won
by Abrams and wilkins, who agreed to
shoot it of, and Wilkins won, he killing
both birds, and Abrams killing but one.
Rain interfered with the match for the
gold medal, and it was postponed until
tomorrow.
THE FAIR TO CLOSE TOMORROW.
The Executive Committee of the State
fair held a meeting this morning at which
1t was decided not to extend the fair
another week 1t will, therefore, close
Saturday night.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons, which has been in session in this
city since Tuesday last, adjourned sine
die to-day at II O'Clock. Some of the
members will return home tonight, while
others will remain in the city several
days.
The following business was transacted
in the United states Court to-day:
E. S. Jafrey 81 Co. ct al. vs. Brown
Brothers, Of Fort Valley. Bill for a re-
ceiver, etc. Order granted allowing D.J
Baer and W. 4. Singleton to intervene.
George f. Dodge VS.. Oliver II. Briggs,
ct al. A bill for Injunction ana relief
The case was set for a hearing on Friday
and Saturday next in Savannah.
United States vs.. Walker @. Mclean.
Criminal information. Plea of guilty.
Sentenced TO pay a fine ofS200 and the costs
Of prosecution. The fine and costs were
paid and the defendant discharged,
DEATH IN A HOTEL.
J.F. Markham, a prominent grocery
merchant and rich gentleman of Colum-
bus, died at Browns hotel at ? o'clock
this morning. He came TO this city yes
terday afternoon ON the 3 AS O'Clock train
accompanied by John Adams ana John
Clegg. He has been a long sufferer from
consumption. He was attacked with a
hemorrhage and died before a doctor
could get TO him. His body was en-
balmed and sent to Columbus. The de-
ceased leaves a wife and three children.
AN ATTEMPTED sUIDDE.
Eula Beragh1, notorious and pretty
member OF the DEM monde OF this city,
quarFeled with her sweetheart last night
and tried 10 get even by taking morphine.
DR.. j. G. johnson was called, and the
frail creatures life, after six hours hard
work, was saved.
The city has been infested with pick
pockets, and a number Of daring r0bber-
les have been committed.
THE GRAND LODGE ADJOURNs.
The Grand Lodge closed its annual con-
vention to-day at - M. The session was
one Of the most interesting that has been
held for years.