St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-31
Fair Notes,

Fair Notes.
A. R. Fenwicl of Omaha, formerlv % O.
Paul. came to the grounds yesterday he
brought the first chestnut gong that has eve,
been on the state fair grounds. He wes
standing in the main building talking with an
exhibitor who knew he was a newspane,
man. ''This display is the finest that has eve,
been seen in the Northwest sai6
the exhibitor, and from his vest
pocket Feuwick rang the gong. A sun.
ply has been ordered for use in connection
with those persons who remark that this fail
reminds them of the centennial
Noted horses on the grounds now are.
John T, with record Of 2:21A. He il
owned by almer Brothers. La Crosse. Wis
Longfellow Whip with record of 2:2OL, i,
owned by James Speer, Peoria, Ill; Mabel A
win record of 1894, owned by McHenry
ID L. Mckinney's First Call. with record Of
@:24M; Big, Frank Middleton. Harry q
Frank McCue, Matte D, Widow Bedotte
victor and Little Joe are among the well
known runners
IL was suggested Yesterday that the bes
place 1or the Waterman, who at present II
s, IN the lookout over the fire depart
lnehI headquarters, would be on the top o.
the windmill, near the art gallery. with az
eiectrlc WIRE connected with the gong in tn,
| fire headquarters
manager Scott Of the Grand opera hons,
was at the grounds in season for the races
ne uenies the rumor that Lolita, who is at hi
theatre this week. was PLAYING 81 suocessf,1i
engagement in st. Paul when rbe first StetI
falr in Minnesota was held twentv-eigh
years ago. e
There was general lamentation AMONG th,
owners OF the merry-go-rounds that Col.
Y. McGlincy of Elgin, ILL.,. did not arrive YES
terday forenoon, as he was found a valuahI
customer prior to his being taken sick on,
year ago.
Tomorrow is st. Paul day at the fair an,
the president of the butchers association
urging the proprietors of the meat markets t,
close their places of business at 10 oclocl
p. M Other business houses in the city will
close.
Maj. George A. Camp of Minneapolis wa
one OF the earliest visitors to the dining
rooms yesterday. He took his dinner withou
removing his white tall hat, for which thu
gong rung about one year ago.
A. b. Sachsey who claims to be the hand
soonest detective in the world added to tn,
many attractions on the grounds yesterday
horse in each race.
1t was suggested yesterday that the closfn,
OF the stores tomorrow on account of ST
raul DAY, would allow fully as MANY peoph
TO visit Barnum's circus as the state fair
Fred Pillsbury is starting judge for tn,
races. He is assisted by D. NJ. Woodmanse,
and o. j. Evans. Bruno Beaupre and ]. G.
Oswald hold watches on the horses
THIS afternoon the racing program wi1 hi
breeders stakes for ive-year-olds and stall
ions, 2:27 trot and 2:32 pacing
H. B. Humphrey, with his camera. VIZ
there yesterday taking pictures of thorough
bred cattle in negige positions.
c. A. Pillsbury & Co.'S exhibit of flour thai
was at New Orleans has a prominent place II
the main building.
Among the remarkable features Of thu
Oregon exhibit is Il bunch of native clover
three feet in height
Little work was done in the art gallery yes
terday, except to collect pictures They vii
be hung to-day.
A collection of Indian curiosities, belonging
to Bishop Whpple is on exhibition in thu
main building.
The exhibit of the FISH of Minnesota tina
did duty at New Orleans is located in rhl
main building.
The hill has not been cut down enough vel
to allow people in the grand stand to see int
the cut.
j. l. l.. Sadley, member of the last house
or representatives, was on the grounds yes
terday.
V. G. Hush of Minneapolis was one of tin
earliest to visit the dining rooms yesterdas
noon.
Dan ID, the PAGER. it was said at the secre
tary's office, will surely be on the grounds.
Hon. Fl M. Fridey of Fridley was one of to
earliest visitors on the grounds yesterday.
A Chicago horse by the name of Moody
with record of 2:1S% will arrive to-day.
Capt j. d. Woods was at the grounds doirn
"horse" for the Farmers Advocate.
The real opening will com to-day, whe,
the exhibits will all be III position.
The race track was sprinkled yesterday bu
it failed to hold down the dust.
The wind rather played havoc with some
the tents for the veterans.
Beer went slowly yesterday, but McBrya
was popular candidate. 40 o5--la
The fountain was set-put in place-in tn
main building yesterday
The finishing touches were put on tn
Jobber's union building.
The exhibition of flowers in Agriculture
hall is very attractive.
Mr.. George Hazard was on the grounds a.
an early hour.
It looked blank and barren around the pool
box.
1t was very dusty at times yesterday.
To-day will be workingmens day.
Tomorrow will be st. Paul day.
A cannon is fired at noon.
Fair weather!
1t is opened.