The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-25
HORSES AND HORSEMEN,
Let Everybody Pull Together for a
Big Exhibit at the Helena
State Fair.
A Reminder to Horsemen About
Second Payments In
Colt Stakes.
Horse Jottings of Local and General Inter.
est-Ktrkendall's stable-About
the July Meeting.

proposes that the first state fair, to be held
here in August, will mark new era in the
associations history, and to this end every
effort will be made to make the coming fair
all that its name implies. A mineral ex-
hibit will be an important feature, and this
is as it should be. Montana's chief indus
try at the present time is mining, and that
branch should have prominent place in
the exhibits. The premium lists are now
being prepared, and liberal awards will be
made for the exhibition of fine stations,
horses, mares, colts, bulls, cows, sheep and
farm and dairy products, and it is hoped
that the farmers, stock raisers, wool grow
ers and all other industries throughout the
state will make special effort this year to
make fine exhibitions of their products.
While the Exhibition feature of
the associations have not heretofore
been all that could be desired, secre-
tivate an interest in the display of Mon
tana's industrial pursuits, and he asks the
corporation of all engaged in them, to the
end that it may be made the important fea-
ture of the fair, as was intended.
But of course horse racing will be the at
association has been unusually liberal in its
purses to be awarded to Montana bred and
raised horses, as by this means every effort
will be made to raise only frst-class stock,
that will prove not only a standing adver-
tisement for Montana's climate and grasses,
but will assist in measure in forcing
Montana to the front, to the proud position
she justly aspires of being the home of the
speediest and best formed horses of the
world, distinction which shall inevitably
be hers, and which she is rapidly attaining
BY the performances of her youngsters.
There is no reason why the coming fair and
race meeting should not be memorable
assured, and by cooperation with the indi-
fatigable secretary, Francis Pope, the ex-
hibit of Montana products should be equally
grand success.
Hugh Kirkendall's trotting stallion, Pro
crastination, reached Helena yesterday
ing: Ed. Lafferty with the rest of Mr..
Kirkendall's stables leaves Spokane next
week and comes direct to Helena. He will
not stay over for the Portland meeting as
previously announced.
Horsemen throughout the state are re-
colt stakes throughout the circuit, is due
June l.. A failure to make this payment de-
clares the nomination out of the stake.
Each week shows notable improvement in
the condition of the Helena track. Horse
men are we'll pleased with the progress
made, and are daily showing more speed to
those who visit the grounds in the morn
ings. The inside pole around the track is
about completed. s.,
The mare Phyllis at the track under the
careful handling of G. D. Jeffries is show
ing vast improvement on her form of last
year. This mare will do to bet on when sine
starts in her class. p
The prospects for the July meeting are
very encouraging, the association give
four days meeting, and which promises to
be we'll attended, the number of horses
available exceed previous years.
1t Is noticed the outside press copy the
INDEPENDENT horse column items very freely.
Help yourselves, neighbors, thereis no objec-
ton, only occasionally give a credit.
The Encouraging news has been an
nounced that Spokane, Montana's pride
and winner of the fastest Kentucky derby
on record, is laid up with pleuro-ppe :
monia. While this has not been verified by
Mr.. Armstrong, the fact that the great son
OF Hyder Ali is being declared out of the
big eastern events, gives the report every
color of truth. but Montanians will earnest
~ hope the horse may come around all right
and be heard from before the season is
over. bA
Sam Bryant thinks more attention should
be paid to breeding jockeys. He says the
cross should be sire Irish, dam English to
stay. and Jew for cunning. All the dare
devil riders are Irish, the English are bull
dogs for hanging on, and Providence favors
The Jews.
, Fannie Witherspoon, 2:16A, has had a
hne horse colt by Nutwood 600, and the lit
tie fellow: on looks, promises to be as fast
as either his sire or his dam. Marcus DAILY
only needs first class trainer and driver
70 make his Bitter Root farm as we'll known |
IS any in the country, says the Breeder and |
sportsman.
Dan Dennison, of California, and his |
table. including Hotspur, Dave Douglas |
md Mohawk, and Mr.. w. 81. Smiths re-
'ently purchased Guido, and Caloma who |
vas here last season, will take in the Mon
ANA circuit. They are now at Portland.
j. Williamson of Montana, a part owner
md trainer of the speedy Req Elm, was
stricken with fatal illness fortnight ago
asst Friday at the Dwyer racetrack. He was
emoved to the Elizabeth hospital, where
le died on the following morning.
Scion Palmer's perfumes are the best-at |
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