Wichita eagle., 1886-09-25
THE FAIR ENDED.
A Large Crowd in Attendanc ana
Everything Passes Off Lovely.
A Royal Day for Racing and the Flyers WORK
for Blood Sure Enough.

Although Yesterday was the last day OF
the fair, which is generally transiaoed as
being an s'off day. another large crowd was
nreseut. The clouds that about noon looked
SO threatening caused many to fear 'na1
rain would interfere with the races In an
unfriendly manner but the great desire 10
see the large number of interesting contests
was sufficient to cause the thousands TO
again assemble around the speed ring Inc
prophesy that the weather would acO as
respectful towards the fair as ever happily
proved true and the gentle shower dld not
put an appearance until near dark The day
was certainly typical one for falr. Inc
piercing rays of Sol being intercepted oy
tbe kindly clouds made it most pleasant
one for the occasion.
The live stock were given their usual exer-
else near 10 o'clock by being marched around
the track. A halt was called in front OF the
grand stand and the crowd given the pest
opuortunity to see the efforts OF stock
raisars to excel in their line of business. The
ssfine points of each animal were discussed
with the usual interest, and number OF
gentlemen who were on the grounds for the
first time furnished good enjoyment to the
owners of the different classes of stock by
giving opinions that were far from being IN
complimentary.
The crowd in the afternoon, as usual, was
the largest. 1t was variously estimated as
being from Il, 900 to 5000. This was much
larger than Oh the corresponding Cay Of last
year, and more than many had expected
would attend In fact the attendance dur
ing the whole week is pronounced very good,
and over which fact the members of the as
sociation all feel pleased.
The pickpockets were OF hand but were
somewhat careful how they applied their un-
cultivated paws. But one gentleman was
heard to mourn the loss of his purse. He
was morally certain that it had fallen Into
the hands of crook. 1t was thought that
the experience OF that class on the former
day was broad hint for them to be little
cautious in their particular line of business
The races were expected to begin at =
O'Clock, but the crowd long before that time
became impatient as each one had taken adj
vantage of his best opportunity to gain a
good position to see the speeders struggle for
the colors. For a short time there was an
interregnum of anxiety. 1t was announced
that the judges were ready to pass an opin-
ion upon the beauty of the babies that should
be produced for inspection. This was
source of considerable amusement, especially
when the word had passed around that
one Of the judges of the occasion
was a bachelor from away back. The name
of Mr.. Thomas Voss seemed to be sufficient
TO produce an occasional yell with an accom-.
paniment that was far from being sub rosa.
This feature of the affair was not unproduc-
tive of earnest arguments in some sections OF
the crowd. Many were they who thought
Mr.. Voss all the more able to be good
Judge in the contest because of his wonderful
bachelor capacity. His friends ar
gued that his position was paramount
evidence that he had always been
student of beauty and having devoted many
long years to paying special attention to that
particular chapter of the Elements of Critl-
cism, he was adjudged highly caple and ell
cient to judge Of the merits of the sweet ba-
bies And SO the discussion went on, and 1t
is needless to say that Mr. VOss went on with
his part of the work despite the broad insin-
uations that he was ineligible to tho posi-
ton. His assistants were MesSrs. 81. I.
Kramer and j. p Woods.
Mesdames H. A. Waters, Geoi ge Sites and
A. Farmer conveyed their babies in front of
the grand stand. After some time the
judges awarded the prizes in the order in
which the names are given. 1t is useless to
say that the decision did not give complete
satisfaction.
Ladies driving double teams was the next
on theprogram. Miss Cora Ford and Mrs.
L. A. Monsey were the only contestants. The
former left the speed ring with the blue
ribbon.
The first race of the day was pacing race
for purse OF $50. Walter T., B. F., Frank
R., and Banner Boy We're the entries. The
one gaining three heats out of five should be
the winner The crowd was SO impatient to
see every movement of the speeters that it
was no small task for the marshals to get in
any work that would make them keep out of
the speed ring. The sportsmen were out in
full force, and We're loud in their praises for
favorites Money flowed freely in the line
of bets, and as is usually the case, the betterS
were the only ones who were dissatisfied with
the decision of the judges. At times they
would read the --latest rules" and reach a
l. nv,
means entertaining to the average specta-
tor
There was considerable difficulty ex-
perienced in getting a start on the first
heat Soon after the flag dropped B. I. was
successful in capturing the pole from Walter
F, and held his place until the finish Al the
end Of the first half he was only ilalf-neck
ahead while Frank r was engaged in a
variety of work some distance in the rear
B. T. on commencing the second half soon
was ou5 of reach. When they reached the
wire Walter F was in full heiged run but
he was too late.
The second was comparatively waik-over
for B. I. His two competitors pat il the
time trotting ard running with a little pace
ing for varsity. When he paSs,d under tbs
wire tie others had not reached the distance
pole but under special arranseIrel. this was
waived and another heat vas made.
The third hest soon found 5. I. at his C.
cusbo.ned position. He was not 50 far ahead.
as usual being. at no tisae oyer = le-2ssh. i
was thought by some dat he was induced Is
his driver to take things easy ami no;
work harle- than was necessary. This
assisted greatly in making the heat an inter