The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-29
TILE RACES COMMENCE.
Yesterdays Events GU the Track-so
Fun and Some Kicking.

run ana some hlCkinEs
The greatest number of people began
to pour into the grounds about noon
They were there principally for the pur'
poses OF witnessing the races, which
were announced to open at 1880 o'clock,
but it was after 3 o'clock before the word
was given in the first race. The
horsemen themselves were largely to
blame for this delay for the reason that
they had postponed till the last minute
paying their entrance fees. Superin-
tendent Ed. Mendel desires it stated in
this connection that he will hereafter re-
fuse to receive any entrance money ut
the Judges stand. II it is not paid
in good time at the SeCretary's
office the horse will not be
given place. There were other provok-
ing causes Of delay but the monotony OF
waiting, both ut this time and between
heats, was very agreeably broken by the
music OF the Opera House band, which is
furnishing better music this year than it
has been known to give at former fairs.
The day was charming one, the
weather being all that could be asked
for. The track WAS nicely dried out, so
much so rs to be dusty, and was in fair
condition otherwise. The wind was u
little strong Mt times for the drivers and
riders, but for the spectators it was just
the thing. There was an unusually
large number OF vehicles on the quarter
stretch for the first day and in the
stands there were more than usually
gather TO see the commencement OF the
Wheeling meetings, The number Of
strangers present was remarked by sew
eral.
Mr.. James D. Lowry, OF Youngstown,
has been engaged US starter for this
week, and with him in the judges stand
were cx-Sberiir W. G. Cochran, OF Bel
mont county, Mr.. Robert L. Anderson
and Mr.. G. Ed Mendel, the judges; Mr..
/. G. Dillon, who served rs timer, and
Mr.. Harry Stallman, who is clerk OF the
course this season. Sam Woodmansee
and John McGannon were on hand Us
usual as general assistants. The first race
for the two year olds was won easily by
Prospect, who was able to trot away
from the balance OF the field with
scarcely any exertion at all. The fol-
lowing summary shows the result:
WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AssoCIATIoN-Fall
meeting, lSSS. Tuesday, August gl.-ltRcc No.
Two year old trOt for local and State colts,
Wheeling stakes; Association adds 500 to en-
tFaaee fees Of SO each. II mile heats, best 9inS.
J. II. Wills, bridgeport W. Va, oh. s.,
II. ii. Willis, orcidc, ". Va, Oh. colt,
NeWhDOy
J. E, Roberts & Son, MOundsville, VIVA,
b; s., Col. Felter
Walter SedWlcE, ClnrESburg, W. Va, BIS,
benjamin. ....,.....,.,.p dis
J. y. Quay, MorganEa Pn., b. s.. Plymp-
D dis.
Paris Mutunls 81 10; $3.50.
1t was in the 1884 trot that the fun
took place. 1t was evident from the
start that there was disposition on the
part Of those interested in the horses to
do some fine work ii possible, and in
blocking this, and endeavoring to see to
it that the public was protected, there
was no end OF talk and discussion re-
sulting, that was fully rs entertaining as
the racing itself.
In the third heat Badly got the worst
OF it, just as many had anticipated In
the first turn after the word was given
he was pocketed and overturned. John
Coleman, the driver, was thrown over
the wheel and run over by O part OF the
field, but was able to drive the balance
OF the race out and win it. Buckskin
Dick for his part in that job and another
little break in the same heat was sent 10
the barn. The summary is as follows:
WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AssoCIATroS--Fall
meeting, 1855. Tuesday. August q. Race No.
3In5
W, Il; Turk, PIqua, O., b. g. Boil
j. e. Collins Fit6GfsG, Pa, :.
c5 n; SSSD:SS T:s"; q
Springs, Pa, Young stOckbrldge, 8 IS 81
il. D. Ernst, Buffalo, &. m, Al.
D. S, spIiimGn, wheeling. ". Va Va, =
b. g. Dr. Mcfarland. ,,......,,,,,.,..,, ISL dds
II, IL; Gessells, Columbus Grove,
o., d: <. BuCkskin DlCk.........-., Q
J.. J., Marshall, HanOVeFtOn, o.,
Time. Quar-. Hall ''''', Tqaar a Nile
Fint hcat.......... 10 INK 9:Oi 2:@
Second heat. s., 39k l:l6 1881 $50 :
EhtEd heat,..... . SiE i:i6k l:S5 9;3g
FIJI bc Sia'"~ ~ II:isH 22:e9A 249
Paris mGtuRIs, g 90. 81 IL; q 80
'scnt to barn for foul driving.
There were six entries and starters in
the run OF the day, but only three fin
ished the race. In getting the horses off
MIR, Anderson, who Is starting the Jump
ers, had no end OF trouble in getting
them of, At last the flag dropped with
Mt11liuan onI Dali ALL Il = :. j.