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

Fair Notes,
A. R. Fenwick of Omaha, formerly 20 O.
Paul, came to the grounds YESTERDAY He
brought the first chestnut gong that has ava,
been on the state fair grounds. He wos
standing in the main building talking with ON
| exhibitor who knew he was a newsnsne,
man. This display is the finest that has epe,
been seen in the Northwest said
the exhibitor, and from his vest
pocket Fenwick rang the gong. A SIM
ply has been ordered for use in connection
with those persons who remark that this fair
reminds them of the centennial"
Noted horses on the grounds now are:
John T, with record of 2:21L. He il
| owned by Palmer Brothers, La Crosse Wis
Longtellow Whip. with a record of 2:2OL /.
owned by James Speer, Peoria, Ill; Mabel A
win record of 1924, owned by McHenrv
II: u. Mck1nney's First Call, with record Of
E:24A; Big, Frank Middleton, Harry G
FRANK McCue, Matte D, Widow Bedotte
victor and Little Joe are among the well
| known runners
III was suggested Yesterday that the bes
place for the Waterman, who at present I,
stationed in the lookout over the fire depart
nent headquarters, would be on the ton q,
tne winomlll' near the art gallery, with al
electric 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
He denies the rumor that Lolita, who is at hi,
theatre this week, was playing a successfu
engagement in st. Paul, when the first stat,
fair in Minnesota was held, twenty-eigh
years ago.
There was general lamentation among thu
owners of the merry-go-rounds that Col.
T. McGlincy of Elgin ILL.,, did not arrive YES
| terday forenoon, as he was found a valuabl,
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 o'clocl
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 ms white tall hat, for which thu
gong rung about one year ago.
A. E. Sachsey, who claims to be the hand
soonest detective in the world, added to TIN
many attractions on the grounds Yesterday
AS usual, Sachsey bought pools oa the las
horse in each race.
1t was suggested yesterday that the closin.
or the stores tomorrow on account of ST
raul day, would allow fully as many peopB
TO Visit BarnumS circus as the state fair.
Fred Pillsbury is starting Judge for til,
races. He is assisted by D. NJ. Woodmanse,
and o. j. Evans. Bruno Beaupre and j. C,
Oswald hold watches on the horses.
This afternoon the racing program vii b.
breeders stakes for five-year-olds and stall
ions, 2:27 trot and 2:32 pacing.
ii. b. Humphrey, with his camera. Wa
there yesterday taking pictures of thorough
bred cattle in neglige positions
G. A. Pillsbury & Co.'S exhibit of -four thar
was at New Orleans has prominent place fl
the main building.
Among the remarkable features of tn,
oregon exhibit is q bunch of native Glove,
three feet in height.
Little work was done in the art gallery yes
terday, except to collect pictures They VIII
be hung to-day.
collection of Indian curiosities, belonging
to Bishop Whipple, is on exhibition in thu
main building.
The exhibit of the fish of Minnesota thu
did duty at New Orleans is located in thu
main building.
The hill has not been cut down enough We;
TO allow people i'll the grand stand to see int
the cut.
j. I. L. Sadley, member of the last house
OF representatives, was on the grounds yes
terday.
V. G. Hush of Minneapolis was one of TIN
earliest to visit the dining rooms yesterda
noon.
Dan d, the PAGER, it was said at the score
tary' S office, will surely be on the grounds.
HULL II M frlQley OF Erldley was one of tn
earliest visitors on the grounds yesterday.
A Chicago horse by the name of Moody
with record of 2:1ST will arrive to-day.
Capt. ]. d. Woods was at the grounds doin
"horse" for the Farmers Advocate.
The real opening will com e to-day, whel
the exhibits will all be in position.
The race track was sprinlzled 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 a popular candidate.
The fountain was set-put in place-in tn
main building yesterday.
The finishing touches were put on tn
Jobbers union building.
The exhibition of flowers in Agriculture
hall is very attractive.
Mr.. George Hazard was on the grounds 81
an early hour.
1tlooked blank and barren around the pool
box.
1t was very dusty at times yesterday.
To-day will be workngmen's day.
Tomorrow will be st. Paul day.
cannon is fired at noon.
Fair weather!
1t is opened