Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-04
THE FAIR.

sidering the season and the u~nfavorable
surroundings the members OF the asso-
citation have reason to congratulate
themselves on the result.
No fair in the state can boast OF SUI
perior grounds; the track is beyond
question the finest half-mile track in
the state. This fact seems to be duly
appreciated by the owners OF good
stock, Judging from the number OF
flyers exhibited this year. There were
many noted horses on the grounds, and
more promising colts than have regis
tered any previous year.
The magnificent young animal &c.
B." made some of the finest bursts OF
speed ever seen, in the 2:40 tret. He
is only six years old, belongs to the
great Membrino family, and is in all
respects an honor to his noble ancestry.
"Young Wilkes is another great
trotter whose magnificent perform an
ces entitle him to a place among the
royalty bred and faithful coursers of
the turf.
The show of Lafayette county horses
in saddle, speed and draft rings, was
highly creditable, and marks steady
improvement in the running and de-
velopment of winning strains.
The cattle entries were no as full as
they should have been, but the herds of
Messrs. Shelby and Bates were superb
specimens Of their kind. Other single
entries of fine cattle attracted attention
and were model representatives of their
The display of fine hogs by Messrs.
Bruins and Sydnor indicated the rich
ness of the strains of these princely
porkers and lords of the swill.
The exhibits in the mechanical and
agricultural department were decidedly
better than at any previous year III the
Floral Hall. Many of the textile fabrics
were marvefs OF artistic taste and
beauty in their line. The drawings and
paintings proved a decided advance in
the cultivation OF these beautiful arts.
The display of fruits, vegetables and
flowers was surprising, considering
the dry season. Many of the specimens
of apples, new to the writer, were ex-
quisite in flavor, size and shape.
We venture in closing this article
one suggestion to the association, and
that is, the gate fee should be made SO
cents, as formerly. No association can
afford to admit visitors for twenty five
cents. The fair cannot be supported
| by wind. 1t takes money, and the man
who wants to encourage this county
enterprise will not permit a pittance to
stand in his way.
One other suggestion. Some irres.
ponsible persons started numerous false
reports concerning the fair, such as
"No WATER" "No attendance" sc.
To all such we say kindly If you do not
desire to attend and ~patronize the fair
all right; that is your business; but dc
not attempt in the and niggard-
ly manner indicated above to break
down and destroy IN institution which
many people, whose opinions are justly
entitled to respect, think beneficial to
a large portion of our citizens. We
hope to see some needed improvements
made Oh the grounds during the com.
ing year and an increased interest il
our county fair. We are heartily il
favor of unfolding every laudable Ell
terprise in every part OF Lafayett,
county.
Jefferson City Tribune 1.-THE dem
ocrats Of the fifth congressional distric
have nominated Judge John F. Philips
Chief justice of the Kansas City cour
of appeals, for congress. He wa
nominated by reclamation, and would
not have accepted the honor under an,
other consideration. No stronger can
didate could possibly have been nomi
mated, and accordingly the district i
certain to give a heavy democratic
majority. For some time past it wa
generally known that Judge Philip:
was the choice of the district, and tn,
only question was whether or not h
would accept the nomination. Hi
nomination means harmony and victo
ry, two things very badly needed in tn
fifth district. Judge Philips is a dis
tinguished man, both as a statesmal
and learned jurist, and will al ono
take a prominent position in congress
The fifth district is to be congratulate,
on her good Judgment"
The republican state convention a
Sedalia nominated Jno. K. Craven
for supreme Judge; X. X. Warren 70
superintendent of schools, and 6. w