St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-10
SEEN AND HEARD.
Notes and Incidents Gathered on
the Grounds.

In the prize contest for standard bred
stations, three youngsters owned by DR.. O.
j. Evans. Of Minneapolis, and exhibited by
George Spear, were successfulin carrying off
three first premiums at the Fair yesterday.
Their names are Michigan Prince-Y oung
Wilkes. dam by Nighthawk, who took first in
the free-for-al. Red Chieftan-Red Wilkes
George Wilkes. first dam by John billiard,
got first premium for four-year-old standard
bred sIaIlOnS. Billy S1mmOnS-1 1Oung Jim
George Wilkes, first dam by Waveland Chief
by Erickson, second dam by George Wilkes.
first premium for two-year- -olds.
Col. Landers was missed from the arena,
but reporter recognized him in the crowd
where he had taken his position as one OF The
spectators. He had changed his silK-pluSh
jacket for fRshionably cut walking coat,
and mis- sombrero had given way 10 shining
black silk Tile. The colonel looked well in
his disguise, being built 10 wear any kind Of
clothes becOmingly.
Gov. Merriam will be received by and ad-
dress the people Of Minnesota from the grand
stand al l p. N. tomorrow. The rush for re-
served seats on the grand stand for tomorrow
has been Unprecedented in the history of the
society.
Assistant State Dairy Commissioner Law
renee arrived on the grounds with q grIpsack
tull OF little TIN cans TO be used in making the
milk test. He says he is going to get right
down 70 the hearts Of the people in this
dairy business.
Several passengers who had left the union
depot on g Manitoba train and supposed they
were returning on the same train st > o o'clock,
were somewhat startled when the St Louis
train dashed into the darkness Of the tunnel
Hon William F Phelps representing the
northern half of the state. and Gen. JBmes
H. Baker, representing the northern half, viii
MAKE ten-mInute speeches TO the people on
the grand stand tomorrow at I 80 p. N.
Yesterday, though q warm day, was not
felt tn he rnf0rfah hln at the Fair
grounds as in the city, owing to the refresh
ing breeze, which nearly tore Secretary Den
ny's goatee out by the roofs.
A greyhound puppy in one Of the eoops Of
the poultry department amuses great many
people who can't appreciate a great chan
ticlecr with q fine comp brushing the side Of
his face.
Members Of the Fourth Minnesota regiment
who desire TO march into the Fair Grounds
with their old comrades, viii report TO Capt.
T. V. Pratt at the south gate'at 10 &. N.
Yesterday was called the first big day of the
Fair. The various officials seemed to be con
siderably encouraged by the way the attend
ance picked up"
William Little, hotel waiter from Beloit
Wis, was locked up in the ''stone jug on
suspicion Of trying to snatch an old lady s
pOcketbOOk.
Members of the Fourth Minnesota regiment
who wish to visit the Fair in q body will re-
pOrt-to Capt. R. V. Pratt at 10 O'Clock this
morning.
Hon. John McHugh, Of Cresco, 10, ex-pres-
iden. Of the Iowa Improved Stock Breeders
ass ociauon, was among the visitors yester-
day.
Col Munger viii arrange 10 have the en-
ployes in the art hall-excepIing the supeEn-
tendent-eat apd sleep on the grounds.
One Of the drummers sent word to the
band request to play Jack, Get Your Re
volver."
The demand for pictorial advertisements
has been far in excess of the supply.
The Injun base drum band practiced per
Eistently and prurienLy ali day.
The Retail Jewellers association Of Mime
sofa will visit the Fair to-day.
The butter extractor in the dairy depart
ment attracted thousands.
The police caught thimble specialist with
the shells upon his person.
The street sprinklers were doing splendid
work laying the dust
4 gOodly number OF cattle ana horses ar
rived since Saturday.
The bufaloes seemed to feel the heat under
the grand stand.
Carpenters made repairs on the main plank
walk yesterday.