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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE GREAT HORSE SHOW.
Arrangements for the Largest and
Grandest Show i'm All Glasses Ever
Witnessed in This Country.

The horse department will be one of
the chief attractions Of the centennial for
in it will be properly classified every
variety and breed possible to be exhib-
tied, including thoroughbreds and the
speed classes.
On the grounds are already erected
twenty-four large horse barns, of mod
ern design and architecture, and well
lighted and ventilated. These barns or
exhibition horse buildings have each an
eighteen stall capacity, thus affording
accommodation for nearly 500 head of
horses at one time. The exhibition Of
horses will be in classifcations by weeks,
running through about six weeks of the
centennial, one week for each classified
ton. With this arrangement there can
be shown during six weeks 5000 head
of the very finest and best animals
bred.
The first week of the show will be as
signed to thoroughbred horses in their
class, from aged animals down to suck
lings or weanlings, and grand sweep
stakes for stations and get and mares
with ioal by side. During the same
week will also occur the pi neer or nov
city races, which will include special
races, slow races, running to harness
and hurdles.
The second week of the show is as
signed for the running races. a grand
field of attractions in this direction will
be provided, including dashes, heats,
handicaps, selling purses, hurdles and
various stakes. As the one great object
is the encouragement of better breeding,
the breeders stakes will be made prom
inent features.
The third week will be divided to the
draft classes. of which there will be one
of the most magnificent shows ever
seen. A distinct classification will be
made for each of the breeds. French
draft. Percheron, Belgian, Ciydesdale,
English Shire and the grades, and viii
include aged animals down to stockings
or weanlings. A grand sweepstake
will be given each class for stations and
get and mares with foal by side.
No grander sight can be imagined
then 400 to 500 full-blood draft horses
shown upon one occasion and paraded
in one ring.
During this week will also be ex-
nlplteu Ine ponies, the OBJECT De1nS 10
show the contrast between the very
smallest and very largest horses bred.
There will be special pony exhibitions
and driving contests.
The fourth week has been assigned to
the trotting and pacing classes, the ex-
hibitions to take place on the park track,
which is located in a most pleasant and
desirable part of the grounds in full
view of all the exposition buildings.
The track is supplied with all the mod
ern conveniences, including a grand
stand. substantial and ornamental, with
seating capacity for thousands OF peo-
pie.
Following these classes and during
the subsequent weeks will be exhibited
saddle horses, roadsters in class, stand
ard breds, matched teams, light harness
horses, and such special attractions as
may be arranged for.
The interest in the horse department
will begin the opening week and con-
tinue undated until the closing day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
MAMMOTH STOCK SHOW.
The Best Facilities in the way of Build
ings, Stalls, Pens. Show and Speed
Rings, Grand Stand, Etc.

No exposition designed to portray the
progress OF county, state or nation
can be complete without proper exhi-
bition of all classes OF live stock, for in
no other direction has these been greater
improvement than in the live stock of
the country.
The centennial opening at Columbus
September 4, 1888, and continuing until
October l9, in addition 10 all the neces-
sary facilities for exhibiting and prop
erly representing history, science, art,
agriculture, mechanics, manufactures,
ETC., has also the very best facilities in
the way of buildings, stalls, pens, show
rings, amphitheater, speed rings and
grand stands for full and proper exhi
bition of the different classes OF horses,
cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and pet
stock.
Exhibitions held in music halls, skat-
ing Kinks and public buildings along the
crowded streets of a city can only re-
suit in bazars, where the one main OBJ
ject is to sell goods and make money.
Every inducement is held out to the
people to attend such exhibitions. be-
cause 10 De pfOuJdUie 10 tie inandgpTS
and to the persons who pay largely Tor
the privilege OF selling goods and no.
tons to those who come, there must
necessarily be large attendance. Live
stock can not be shown at such exhibit
tons. first because no such expositions
or bazars have the facilities, and second
because the show of live stock in all the
classes would not be in keeping with in
situations OF this: kind. whose object is
simply to make money without regard
to educational features or the encour-
agement of Improvement.
The Ohio centennial at Columbus has
only for its object the making OF grand
educational exposition that shall be full
and complete in all the departments,
including live stock, and properly and
intelligently, as the law contemplates,
represent the progress and improve
ment of the past century. The great
aim of the board of directors Will be to
accomplish this end and if success
should crown their efforts, and there is
no doubt but that it will, the people at
large Will be benefited, and the board
will have discharged the duties Tor
which it was called into existence.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
OHIO STATE GRANGE
OF Patrons Of Husbandry Resolve to
Support the Ohio Centennial
at Columbus,
September 4 to October 10 inclusive.
and Make the Department of
Agriculture
Thoroughly Representative and
Mirror Of Growth and Pros
perity Of the Farmer.

The Ohio Centennial park at Column
bus viii be provided with a class OF
exhibition buildings exactly suited to
the purposes of grand exposition. rep
resentative of our material progress
as a state and nation. There will also
be provided suitable buildings for offices
and executive departments, buildings
for county and organization headquar-
tiers and balls for the meetings of agri-
cultural and stock-breeding asssocia-
tons.
The building designated for use by the
State Grange is already completed and
furnished. 1t will be placed at the dis
posal OF the Patrons of Hushandry rs q
general headquarters and for the hold
ing of meetings and receptions. The
building is provided with large hall.
having seating capacity for about 500;
ante-rooms, committee-rooms and
cioak-rooms are connected with the
ball and there is also toilet
rooms for the convenience Of
ladies and gentlemen. The Patrons
of Husbandry viii be well provided for,
and will be fixed 10 keep open house 10
the fraternity during the entire exposi-
ton.
At the last meeting OF the State Grange
held NJ Canton, o., December Is, 1887,
the following was unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, Arrangements are now be-
ing made TO celebrate the centennial Of
the first settlement of Ohio BY an exposi-
ton 10 be held on the State Fair gluund
at Columbus in September and October,
1888;
Rssolred, That re hereby pledge our
hearty support to the success OF this ex-
position, and especially do we
Resoire, That we viii use our utmost
agriculture occupy-as IL should-the
foremost position in this exposition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE SPECIAL FEATURES
OF Attraction in Both the Horse and Cat
tie Departments Being Prepared by the
Board of Managers.

OF Attraction in Both the Horse and Cat
tie Departments Being Prepared by the
Board of Managers.
During the weeks in which the re-
spective classes of horses and cattle are
shown, at such time as the commits
sioner in charge may determine and an
nounce in the daily program, there will
be exhibited in the ring in front of the
grand stand herds and animals included
IN the following, owners names TO be
designated on banner TO be displayed
with the exhibit:
The entire exhibit of Short-horn cat
tie, the entire exhibit of Herefords, and
in their regular order the Devons, Hol-
stems, Jerseys, Ayrshires, Guernsey
and Polled breeds.
All beef breed bulls over one wear old.
All beef breed cows and heifers over one
year old. All fat cattle.
All thoroughbred horses exhibited TO
halter and IN their order: Roadsters.
light harness, coach and Cleveland
bays, Clydesdale, English. Belgian.
Percheron and other draft horses, sad,
die horses and ponies aud double teams.
This arrangement viii afford ever
one an opportunity OF viewing the entire
exhibit OF every class Of horses and cat
tie and make magnificent show.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
CITY OF COLUMBUS.
Its Beautiful Location in the Center
of the Third State of
the Union.
No Other Place Is So Well Provided
With Excellent Railway
Facilities.
Its Splendid Hotels and Many Board
ing Houses.

The capital of Ohio is situated in $50
longitude west and in north latitude 400,
upon plateau, known in the early days
Of the country as the 'sbluffs on the east
bank of the Scioto river" Geograph-
ically it is nearly in the center OF the
state, which fact, with its excellent To-
cation, had much to do with its selec-
ton as the site of the Buckeye capital.
1t now contains-based ON the census of
the Directory issued in the spring of
1SS6-75, 900 inhabitants. In proportion
to its size it enjoys the best railroad ia
cilities OF any city in the West, and in
the distribution of its wealth is the sec
ond city in the Union. So rapid has
been its growth northward and eastward
in the last five years that the city in
closes triangle between these two por-
tions. In this is situated the grounds of
the state board of agriculture. These
are of sufficient elevation to command
an excellent view OF the city, and are
within ten minutes ride of the business
portion. Columbus has excellent hotel
and clearinghouse accommodations for
all visitors, and its people are given to
cordial hospitality. Ample accommoda-
tlons VIII De prepared Tor all who may
come.
Within one days journey of Column
bus live two-thirds of the people OF the
United States. Within radius of 600
miles is the most productive area of the
Union. Such circle circumscribed
about Columbus not only holds much
the largest population OF any similar
circle in our Union, but also embraces
all the various productive belts define
ated on the census maps OF productive
areas. Every section OF this circle is in
direct railroad communication with Co
lumbus, from whose center radiate four
teen lines of railways, with all their
various branches. reaching in direct
lines every part of our Union. No other
center in America has such surround
ings, and is SO well provided with rail-
way facilities.
Figures from the census reports of
1880 show that within half days Jour
ney OF Columbus-a three hundred mile
radius-are one-fourth the people of the
United States. If TO these figures be
added the pc ulation OF that part OF the
Northwest territory outside this circle
the aggregate is over fifteen millions.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE GREAT NORTHWEST.
Brief Outline of It's History-How it
Was Reclaimed from the Red Man
Books to Read on the Subject.

AS regards Ohio's history it can be
truly said that no state in our Union
presents SO attractive, SO instructive,
and SO comprehensive field. Omit
ting all reference to its prehistoric
period, more prolific of material than
any other State, and of its Indian
history, fully as interesting, Ohio's
history may be briefly outlined as fol-
lows:
The discovery and occupancy of this
part of the West dates remotely TO the
voyages of Jacques Cartier to Newfound-
land and the St. Lawrence river in 1854.
He then took possession of all the con-
tinent watered by this river and its
tributeries. The intrepid explorer,
Lasalle, was the first white man known
to have visited any part of what is now
Ohio. His visit made in 1870 empha-
sized the French claim to this part
of America, and until the peace of 1868,
between France and England, at the
close of the French and Indian war, all
of North America north of the St. Law
renee river and the lakes, as well as the
Mississippi valley from the Allegheny to
the Rocky mountains, was claimed by
France
England held the country but twenty
years. The treaty of peace III 1888, at
the close of the revolution, gave the
country to the United States.
During this long period, 24S years,
not a permanent settlement of white
people was made in what is now Ohio.
None but travellers and adventures Wis
tied or inhabited this vast country. 1t
remained for the sturdy Americans to
found settlement and nation here.
From that time the active history OF
Ohio begins, and that is the history we
shall celebrate at Columbus, September
4 to October 10, 1888.
The history of Ohio and the North
west naturally divides itself into three
periods, viz, the French, the English
and the American. The English period
being SO short-only twenty years-and
SO blended with that of the American,
it can be viewed in connection with the
latter, and but two divisions, the French
and the American, considered.
Works or the French period, 1854
1863, 229 years: Parkman' works,
etc. Life OF Jean Nholett, Bancroft's
History, Taylor's History OF Ohio.
Works on the American period, in
Guiding English period, 1863, to the
present time-the period IRE celebrate:
Taylor's History of Ohio, Western
Adventures, Atwater's History of Ohio,
Carpenter & Arthur's History OF Ohio,
Howe's Collections, Biographical Ency
clopedia of Ohio, Local Histories OF
Counties, Centennial and Other Histor
zeal Addresses-Files of Papers, Bur
nett's Notes, Ohio Secretary OF State
Reports, Ohio Agricultural Reports,
Preface of Chase's Revised Statutes,
Professor George II. Knights Educa-
ton, etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03

State of Ohio, fully recognizing the inn
portance and significance OF our great
organic law, the ordinance of 1857, and
OF the first settlement of our soil made
in pursuance thereof at Marietta April
Z, 1883, and that the occasion OF its CEN
tennial should be made one in which
not only the State OF Ohio, but the other
states forming the Northwest territory
can participate, and believing it to be
the earnest wish of the people OF Ohio
that the five great commonwealth now
comprising this territory should unite
In the social celebration of these events
and also in the industrial and education
al exposition at the capital IN the au-
tumn of 1888; therefore,
Be 1t resolved by the General Assembly
of the State of Ohio, That a cordial invi-
heretofore mentioned states to partici-
pate in the efforts now IN progress to
celebrate these events and to preserve
for the benefit of posterity the memories
of those who LAID the enduring founda-
tons OF republican institutions in the
central portion of this great republic.
Resolued, Cd, That the Governor is
hereby requested to transmit to the ex-
Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin copies
of this joint resolution in such manner
and with such formal greetings and in
vitations as he may deem proper.
JOHN G. ENTREKIN,
Speaker of House of Representatives
S. A. CONRAD,
President pro tenn. OF the Senate.
Adopted February 8, 1887.
eta IL lx,{s
have accepted Ohio's invitation to par
ticipate in the centennial at Columbus,
and have passed concurrent resolutions
recognizing the appropriateness of the
celebration and authorized their Gov
errors to appoint honorary commits
sioners to represent their respective
states.
In addition to the action inviting the
original states of the Northwest terri
tory, it was deemed proper and just to
recognize those parent states of the
Union, to whom Ohio is chiefly in
debted for her existence as a state. Ac
cordingly the Governor of Ohio sent
similar invitations to Massachusetts,
Connecticut and Virginia, which invi-
tations were accepted and promptly
acted upon by the executives of those
states.
At the centennial, when the progress
of the past hundred years is practically
demonstrated, the mother states will
have reason to be proud of their daugh-
ter, Ohio, and her sisters of the original
territory
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
FNCAMPMENT OF MILITIA

Occurring During the First Week of the
Great Centennial Exposition-Thou-
sands of Uniformed Men to Parade
1t is now certain that the Ohio CEN
tennial of 1883 will be uneQualed in the
history OF our country. 1t is now about
decided TO devote the greater part OF the
opening week to the encampment 0: the
state militia. The citizens OF Columbus
have promised all necessary facilities in
the way OF an excellent camp ground,
well fitted with every comfort for camp
life, such as abundant fresh water, good
drainage and such other necessary ap-
pendages as NAV be needed.
The grand exhibition OF thousands Of
uniformed men, the magnificent parades
and drills will afford an idea OF Ohio's
citizen soIdiery, and OF her domestic
strength, one seldom sees. Ohio Is
Justly proud OF her military history dur
ing her first century. and she viii show
on this occasion what she can do, should
her strength be needed either in domes-
tic or national dancer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS

That VIII Censrfbgt. 20 the Ceassf~s.
Threnx 10 be Present Dnrtar thu F.e,s.-
sstfos- B~xfnniax September q. eiosss<
Oeseb~r Is
State militia, National snCsrapraessS,
Grand Army OF the Rspublie, National
Historical society, American Econemse
association, National Pathological SOL
ETY., National Agricultural congress. Car
rage Builders National association,
wcnan's Christian Temperance union
Ohio State Teachers ASSOCIATION. Otso
szrdav-sehooi union. Ohio colleges
and universities, National Grange. Sz-
&c al Butter snd Esgs association,
Li-e-s< x association, etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
FOR ALL THE STATES.
Comprising All Within the Original North
west Territory.


1t being appropriate and incumbento on
the people of Ohio to invite the people
of those states which, with Ohio, COM
prise the original Northwest territory
TO participate in the Ohio centennial at
Columbus, September to October 10,
1883, the General Assembly OF Ohio
passed joint resolution OF invitation
as follows:
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, This General Assembly did
at its last session by joint resolution,
passed unanimously, distinctly recog-
nize the great importance of the acquisi-
ton and occupation of the territory
northwest of the river Ohio" and did
recommend the celebration OF those
events, commemorative of the services
of the men who laid the foundations of
free states within the aforesaid terri
tory; and whereas, the General Assem-
blv did also recommend an exposition
of the industrial and educational prog
ress OF the people of Ohio, 10 be held in
her capital city in the autumn of the
wear 1888; and whereas, the four states,
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wiscon-
sin. which, with Ohio, comprise the old
Northwest territory" and, therefore,
have in common an historical interest in
these events, and III the proposed pro-
ceedincs commemorative thereof; and
whereas. the General Assembly OF the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03

Large and convenient buildings have
been erected for the exhibition Of sheep
and swine, and there 10 ample pen-roorn
10 accommodate all the breeds and
classes The premium elassifc2tj>n
x:ll Be such a. 10 call together the very
best types Of the different breeds AID
furnish al exhibition that shau be en-
eguAled.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03

there, and their deeds of patriotism and
charity will make them ''first in the
hearts of their countrymen."
This splendid organization of noble
and patriotic women is growing in num-
bers and enthusiasm every year, and
this will likely double in numbers any
meeting ever held by them before. The
Wells Relief corps and the Woman's
Soldiers Aid society, auxiliary to j. G..
Mccoy post of Columbus, will give a
royal welcome to the noble sisterhood
OF the Relief corps of the state and coun-
try, and the presence of an army of
these patriotic workers will add grace
and charm and beauty to the great CEN
tennial reunion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE OHIO CENTENNIAL.
An Appeal to Counties to Organize Their
Material. Educational and Industrial
Inserests--A Word in Season.

The coming Ohio centennial is an
event in which every Buckeye" can
participate. Obio's wonderful growth
will be fully shown; in this growth
every par, Of the state is equally inter-
ested. To afford every part an oppor-
tunity, county spirit Of friendly CON-
petition will be encouraged. Every
county should see that It's material,
educational and ind4Stri1l industries
are fully shown. Efficient organization
will be effected IN every part f the
state, and each county asked TO con-
tribute it share toward making or
Centennial the event Of this century
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
PRESS HEADQUARTERS.
Ample Provision to be Made for News
paper Men for the Collection of News
Accommodations to be Furnished.

The press will be provided with a
suitable building to be known as Gen
eral Newspaper Headquarters. These
headquarters viii be supplied with tele-
graph, telephone, postal and writing
facilities for the accommodation OF press
correspondents and the fraternity gener-
ally. The centennial board will ar
range for furnishing to correspondents
manifold copies OF jurors reports of
awards, daily programs, special orders
and announcements, official decisions.
daily reports OF the commissioners, and
other official matter OF interest or value
to the public.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03

The various livestock associations
that held their meetings and conyen-
tons at Chicago during the fst-stock
show in November last viii be repre-
sented at the Ohio centennial Several
O: the draft-horss associations viii offer
special prizes for the best animals rep
resented by their associations.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
The Woman's Relief Cnrns

Will also meet in national encampment
at Columbus at the time OF the Ma
tional q. A. +. eneampment. The
girls We Left behind u.s. viii all be