The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-14

O0 frl0ay me COnVcyhDCts irOH Ill
over the CITY that could I've pressed into
service were run 10 ,hc Exposition and
had all the business that they could at
tend 10, turned oui in fgll force, and
Broad street early in the forenoon was
lined with wagons, backs, drays, cabs and
other convevsnces all placalded "To the
Exposition
Saturday is more or less considered as
an of day in the way OF amusements,
and as Yesterday no special attractions
were offered, the general impression was
that the attendance would be limited.
Last Friday
THE BENCH SHOW
ended and Yesterday the doors OF the
large yellow house were secured with
lock and key, the dogs having disap-
peared and their masters with them a.
mysieriously as they came.
TIE STRANDED CIRCUS
and managerie were visited by many.
The old elephant, which is vicious
animal, and is always kept heavily
chained. attracts much attention, but
does not hesitate 10 warn persons when
they approach too near him. He is fond
Of bread and fruits but does not like 10 be
tempered with. The leopard and noun
tain lion are the next in the way of at
fractions, and the latter often tests his
strength against the ponderous iron bars
of bis cage.
THE UORs1 DEPARTMENT
was visited by large number, who were
well pleased with the fine specimens on
exhibition.
ABOUT FIFTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS
were estimated 10 have been on the
grounds Yesterday, which was by no
means the largest attendance. Tnis
should certainly convince the most scep-
teal that the success Of the Exposition Is
assured, and II will exceed the most san
euine expectations even Of the mana
gers themselves.
IL THE CONCERT HALL
3 lively scene was presented. Every
available seat was occupied and hun
dreds OF persons were standing in the
aisles bOtd afternoon and evening The
selections were rendered as fsultlessly rs
heretofore and were applauded to the
best Of the ability of the audience.
THE RACES.
The races Yesterday were not so largely
attended as on Friday, but still there was
a sufficiently large crowd present 10
make them very attractive. The first
race was called at o'clock, but owing
TO number OF false starts, three quarters
Of an hour was lost before the horses got
of. There we're five entries Mt ]. W.
Doswelis MaindenGair, W. W. Brad
shaw's Triple Cross, II. w. Husk Josh
Billings, Robert Bradley Lorris, and }.
T Coles Alyeda. This last named horse
was the favorile, and betting at the pools
WAS 10 > for him. lie came ont second
best, however, and the race, mile dash,
was won In l:jS minutes; Maidenhair
being FIST. with Alveda a close second
The muiuals paid handsome percentage,
although everybody was afraid 10 bet, as
in the condition of ,he iracF, il was con-
celed TO be anybody's race"
The second and last race was two
mile dash for a purse Of $3.50, Of which
So was TO 20 TO the second horse. There
were three entries, c. II. Peitiugilrs
Valet. II. w. liusk's Josh Billings and
James II Brsnch's Thrifiless. The time
made was 402 the horses coming under
the wire in the following order: Valet
Can easv winner), Josh Billings second
and Thriitless third
This ended the running races for the
Fair. The tr0iting races will take place
during the present week, according 10
advertisement.
WILD WEST.
After the racing the gates 10 the Wild
West combination were thrown open.
The attendance nearly riyalled that OF
Friday and was thought by some 10
equal H. The performance was one OF
The best given by this show since their
arrival The track was in better condi-
ton than on Friday, and the cowboys on
their bncking ponies showed some OF
their best riding The audience was
much excited and entertained. Lillian
Smith did her best shooting, as did also
Buffalo Bill Throughout the entire per
Torrance the different features we're
loudly applauded by the appreciaiive au-
dience
BUFFALO ELL TO REMAIN.
Until Yesterday afternoon it was ex-
pected tina, this feature OF the Exposition
wonld leave for the far West after the
evening performance. The public will
doubtless be much grstified to learn that
The Wild West has decided 10 remain at
the Exposition during she present week
and perform twice daily during their
stay.
Below we give a communication from
Mr.. Slarke, president Of the Exposition
that explains itself:
PRESIDENTS OFFICE VIRGINIA IN
POSITION,
October 18th, 1888.
To TIE Public.
In response to demand on your part,
| have succeeded in making such ar
engagements with tae Buffalo Bill Wild
West Combination as will continue It's
exhibitions on the Exposition grounds
during the next week, they giving per
sormances daily, commencing Monday,
October Is, 1888. concluding with and In
Gliding Saturday, October 20, 1883. 1t
his been a difficult matter to perfect
these arrangements, and there is no pos
sible way In which this exhibition can DC
extended beyond the time named; As a
still greater attraction Buffalo Bill VIII
on Monday give the Custer massacre. IN
which one hundred Richmond gentlemen
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