The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-15
MOUNT YOUR sU1K1Es AND BE OFF,.

Such is the well-known language of
starting Judge Harry Lopez who will pre-
side over the races of the southern Kansas
fair. It is a matter for congratulation
that the association has secured Mr.
Loper's services. With thorough knowl-
edge of the rules of racing, a determine
| ton TO protect the horsemen and at the
same time regard for the feelings of those
who may be SO fortunate as to be in a
| position to witness the racing, there is no
reason why any one should not be pleased
at the information. In recent converse
ton with horsemen of this and other
states, the writer has been led to believe
that there is but one starter, and that one
is Harry Lopez. The other occupants of
the judges stand will be gentlemen we'll
versed in American trotting rules, and
every race viii be judged stric tly upon its
merits according to rule.
The management expect to have a five
mile running race on Monday, lady riders.
| changing horses at the end of each mile in
front of the grand stand. The ladies who
will ride in this race are the same who
will ride the ten mile race for the cham
pionship later in the week and it is safe
closer finish has never been witnessed on
any track.
During the week the real old "Ben Hur"
Roman hippodrome chariot racing will
take place. The readers of ben Hur"
should witness these contests in order to
more fully enter into the excitement
which must necessarily fill each breast as
the horses and riders dash past the ampi-
theater.
In order to make Monday an interesting
day the program which is being prepared
will be very entertaining. Friday and
Saturday having been set apart for open
ing days, many, If not all exhibitors will
be upon the grounds.
The ''going" man with his "merry-go-
round" the ''one-legged colt" and other
monstrosities and curiosities will surely be
there prepared to show you that no attrac-
ton or amusement upon the grounds can
equal what they have to offer. The pop
corn and candy men will be there. The
ice cream and watermelon man will be
there, and if there is any innocent amuse-
ment known to you that is not upon the
grounds, it will be safeI to put it down as
not being represented in the great state of
Kansas. On Wednesday the women's
organizations of the city will have control
or use of the grandstand from $50 to 11E30
in the morning, and as they have already
secured some of their best speakers they
hope to make to their cause some new
friends from among the many ladies who
undoubtedly be in attendance. The names
of those who will speak will be announced
later. Friday, chiIdren's day. Did you
see the children at the fair last yearp
If you did, then you have an idea of what
free children's day means. The manage
ment of the fair believe in letting the
children come to the fair free and have ex-
tended an invitation to all school children
to visit the fair on Friday, Oct. 2. That
the invitation will be accepted goes with
out saying.
The management have established this
year press headquarters, where all news
paper men can go and feel themselves at
home. Every accommodation for the
comfort of correspondents will be there
aud it is hoped that the press agent will
be visited by all the fraternity.
1t may not be known generally that the
j. l. Case Manufacturing company Of Ra-
cine, Wis. will make special exhibit
upon the grounds, such, however, is the
fact, and the general agent of the company
is now at the works selecting his goods.
This firm offers a magnificent sulky pillow
for one busbel of wheat and propose estab-
fishing distributing house at this point
as soon after the fair as arrangements can
be completed.
Various estimates have been made as to
how many people would visit the fair dur
ing the week, but the opinions differ so
much that it would be impossible to give
them here. However, all run from 200
to $4,000 per day.