The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-10
THE wrLM1seroN FAIR.

short at least 1000, as there were not
more than 5000 people on the
grounds. The Wilmington and
Northern railroad, which is the main
line to the fair. carried about 1,500 per-
sons and allowing the other roads to
carry as many with 1,000 for the
hacks and those who came in private
conyeyqnces, it will bring the number
up to what ID stated. II
The exhibits are all in place, and
present q much better appearance
has handsome display OF decorated
china In the centre OF the ladies'
building, that attracts considerable !,
attention There is French, German,
English and American china, and the
manner in which the exhibits are ar
ranged adds greatly to the attractive H
ness OF the display.
THE eAUzE DOOR RANGE.
Tho Cieaver n Hearn Manufacturing \
Company, of No. 221 Market street, \
have a fine display OF stoves and \
rang 8, inoludi lg the celeb a ed gauze |
door range. One OF these ranges is
continually In operation. and demon
stl1tes its superiority Cvar all others.
The firm has a register book open,
wherein those registering their names
will has an opportunity of securing
OF OF these ranges free OF charge.
Each name Is numbered, and dupli-
cate numbers will be placed in box
the last day Of the fair, and the first
number taken out OF the box by dis
interested person, will be the one So
curing the range. No two in one fam
lily are allowed to register.
HEcKER's BUoKwHEAT.
The stand of the Hecker Buckwheat
Company, in the main building, is
continually surrounded by a large
crowd. Cakes are being baked con-
stantly, and given away, and to say
they are excellentis scarcely expressive
enough. Over 10000 cakes were baked
and given away yesterday. All Corners
are welcome to a cake, and all who try
them are convinced OF their superior
ity. The company also has fine dis
play of self-raising flour, rolled wheat,
etc.
FINE DISPLAY OF SHOES.
Edmund P. Moody has fine display
OF shoes and slippers, which however,
are but samples of the very excellent
| goods he has In stock.
| TIE BIRD DISPLAY.
One OF the busiest men on the
grounds yesterday afternoon was II.
W. Vahle, the Philadelphia bird man.
His display is very attractive and con-
sequently is surrounded by O crowd
continually. He has sold a number of
birds, and will no doubt dispose Of a
large number more before the fair
| closes.
cHILDREN's DAY.
To avoid interfering with the studies
81 anh.NIuft, hn hatsa daafd j
ed to have children's day on Saturday,
when all will be made welcome.
| ANOTHER BALLOON ASCENSION.
Edward Jewell again assembled in his
balloon yesterday afternoon and vent
up somewhat higher than on the pre-
vious day. When about 1900 feet above
the earth he descended by means of a
parachute, which lodged in tree out
side OF the fair grouds. Fortunately
Mr.. Jewell was not hurt, and will be on
hand tomorrow afternoon to make his
, final ascension.
THE RACES.
When the races were called at q
O'Clock there was a fair number OF
spectators on the grand stand. Il
Wood Martin, Of Philadelphia, again
acted as starting judge, and while
some of his decisions may not be sat-
isiactory to those Interested, they
serve to show that he has the courage
to do what he considers right.
| When the horses were scoring in tho
3minute class. the bay stallion Fred
z. entered by II. NJ. Pleasanton. of Me-
Donough, Del, reared and the driver
Hiram Pleasanton, was thrown out. Hb
was dragged about ten yards and badly
cut in the face. The horse was then
withdrawn.
While the horses were going around
the track In the third heat of the z. 45
class, an exciting scene occurred. Col
onel Colgove broke, and ran away,
throwing the driver Harry Hunter out
but fortunately he escaped injury. The
animal continued around the track
four times when the crowd tried tp
stop him. Philip Dougherty, employ
ed on farm in Brandywine Hundred,
wan close to the animal, and when he
reached to seize him by the bride, was
iammed against the fence and badly
crushed.
{ The horse then turned complete
somersault over the fence and landed
on its back, but regnined his feet in an
instant and again started to run,
dragging part of the broken sulkY
behind. He, however, was captured
when it was found that his legs were
cut badly.
In the meantime the injured man
lay on the ground, and Drs. j. Harvey
> Day of Talleyville and Emil Hertel Of
} this city fastened to his assistance. A
settee was procured and he was car
!, ried into the main building, but did
not recover consciousness for SOME
b time. The physicians fear that he Il
injured internally.
The judges removed Barnes. the
driver of Dan, from the sulky n
tho third heat OF the 2,37 race and su b
stituted Achuff. 1t was evident thai
. Barnes pulled tho horse in the secoIkt
, heat, as Aehuif Won the race easily.
The races were not concluded unit
= nearly dark, and the summary was b
follows:
G 3-YEAR-oLD CLAss-PURsE 800 e in 81.
= Pretence. s, NJ. G. Harvey. Paoli.
Monk. h $. Thomas q. Wilcox. Camp
Ground. Pa. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2
Norlene (, Aceo Stock Farm,
i Richmond. Heterogeneous. Q
., Comedy, b s East Penn Stock Farm
u Topton, Na5......................
Time 2.4014 242i5. 9i9.
800 CLAsS--NEw CASTLE COUNTY HoRsES
p PURSE $50.
Carton. h z, NJ. F. Hayden, Will
Harry G., b =. James D. Toman.
New Castle, Del ...,....,..... 2
Lady f., b IN, +. Is. Elliott. Will
mington, bel. ...,,..........,
Lyndon eli s. Clearyicw Farm