, 1886-09-16
HIGH WIND.
Clouds of Dust on the Fair
Grounds.
The Opening Day Nearly Blown
Away.

Had 1t not been Tor the high wind yes
terday and the consequent p0stponenient
for the day of the fair, iully 1000 people
would have been on the ground.
As it was, a great many braved the
cutting wind and the clouds Of dust, to
see the wonderful display prepared for
their gaze.
Seeking shelter as soon as possible on
his arrival on the grounds, the reporter
first entered the space beneath the grand
stand, which has been christened "Exhi
bition Hall Order had grown out of
the confusion here since the scribe's last
visit, and various exhibits were in their
gala costumes. The stalls of the Warren
Mercantile company and of the Wye
ming Furniture company were miniature
palace interiors, elegantly upholstered.
Paintings adorned the walls, and costly
mirrors INDUCED in e~xulting reflections
j. S. Collins & Co. had perfected their
display, and everything in their line was
there. These artists in leather had let
nothing escape them. Frank Meanea
also had a complete and fine assortment
in the same line, on exhibition. b. He'll
mans taste and resources in the gentle
men furnishing line was fully displayed.
William Myers had arranged his booth in
the most artistic manner, and the grace
ful sweep Of the en-. ircliug draperics were
greatly admired.
Rhodes & Troxell made q fine display
of drugs in a most attractive setting, and
the gems were worthy of their casket.
Costumes of purchase, Judgment in selec
ton. and taste in arrangement character
lied this stand. II. Altman 5 exhibit was
most attractive and drew one to a closer
inspection.
With a lingering backward look at the
Altman booth, the reporter proceeded to
the agricultural exhibit. Il the large
tent was found, at the first glance, appar-
emily everything that ever grew in the
ground. lnuumerable varieties of vege-
tables. grains and fruits met the eye at
every step. Mammoth pumpkins. squash
and watermelons doomed up One of the
pumpkins was ticketed, Weight, l25
rounds y II n EI;s bod ,n,a .,l.n
Aid sne,;mors oc Cboyonro r,;sod oa,s
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w. G. Hart Of Fort Collins evh;h;,ea
in the fruit department, nine varieties If
crab apples. nine of standard aprIes and
FIVE Of grapes. In addition mir. Hart had
a bewildering collection of seeds. The
model farm OF A. Trabing made a fine
contribution, while Louis Wrtzel had
some mammoth cauliaower and celery.
But to enumerste all of the exhibits
showing the great agricultural re
sources of Wyoming would require
nearly as much space as would
suffice for the record of the sacrifices,
longinRs and deservings of the Republican
party. Hence we must 20 elsewhere.
The art building presented a bewilder
ing picture of grace and beauty. Bril-
Ian paintings, bursting blossoms, Towering
shrubs, lovely hued rare old china. the
sheen of silk, the gloss of%satin, the glitter
of silver and gold. the waving Of gay ban
ners and the fl sh of bright eyes. filled up
a scene which fascinated and thrilled.
The ladies booths were like scenes
from fairy tales, or the Arabian Nj hts,
and the reporter recalled his c~hildhood's
hours spent in imaginary revels in the
cave of Ali Baba.
Here again space, or rather the want of
it, forbids a detailed description, and only
the salient points can be touched on.