Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10
air. He seemed to turn a handspring

It was discerned tangle of ropes and
human being making some irrecogniz-
able movements like a spider. Much
quicker than one could write he had
assumed the dimensions of that mrial
insect engineer. Up the balloon sailed
until it looked as If the eronaut would
be soon out of sight. when suddenly,
but with the prettiest grace, he dropped
several feet. His body being full length,
trapeze like, his hands grasping bar.
The next moment the parachute grace
fully extended its folds overhead
and @rially descended, Jewell hang
ing by his hands. Nothing could
have been done in more
masterful manner. The throng under
meath cried out In genuine cheers as the
daring flyer gradually approached terra
tirma. Meanwhile the big balloon over
head performed strange antics. 1t sud-
denly stopped its sailing course. 1t
tilted slightly to one side. A mass of
smoke appeared underneath. There
was another big lunging surge and the
monster collapsed. 1t had lost its
balance and the hot air escaped as the
human weight disengaged itself. The
balloon in turn floated gently down,
bullying and twisting as 1t descended,
reaching the earth only few seconds
after Eronaut Jewell and the para
chute. All descended safely and with
out any injury not many feet from the
race track. The actual initiation of the
balloon and ascent did not occupy much
over half an hour.
In addition to this exciting incident,
there was an unusual fund of enjoyment
in watching the antics of the dog troop,
the tumblers and other shows which
were given in front of the grand stand.
| These, with the music performances Of
the First Regiment Band, occupied at
tention during the interims between the
| races.
An accidental exhibition, and as
creditable to Wilmington as anything
witnessed Tuesday was at the moment
when the very loud calls of a big
steamers whistle attracted the atten-
ton of every one to the river 1t was
the big new steamer Fairfax passing
slowly by, saluting the fair visitors and
exhibiting her noble lines as she
steamed slowly down the river escorted
by two big tugboats.
The organ playing by I. Leslie Car
penter was listened to by a fair audi
ence. This programme included an
overture from Tampa, Traumerei, Pro-
cessonal march by Strang, and Lem
mems Fanfare.
An extremely interesting exhibit by
John Hirzel, No. 206 East Second street,
is that of wooden life boat. 1t is on
the grounds north of the main building
A great improvement ON last years
arrangements is that of locating the
band platform away from the grand
stand. II is now on the opposite side
of the track, west of the Judges stand.
The music can now be heard to the best
advantage and without being too near
for its volume to annoy listeners.
Another bit Of thoughtfulness on the
double plankway from the w, d N. rail-
road entrance gate to the grand stand.
BENCH SHOW AWARDS.
The awards of the bench show, which
is again in charge of Superintendent
Frank r.. Carswell, were made Tues
day afternoon, and are as follows:
Glass 1, Mastiffs-Dogs, Jefferson,
No. 1906, owned by John B. Nelson,
Philadelphia, first prize.
Glass 8, Rough coated St. Bernards-
Dogs, King Regent, No. 21,115, Swiss
Mountain Kennels, Germantown, Phila.,
first prize; Sir Lion, Cobb and McNair,
Wilmington, second premium.
Glass 4, Rough-coated st. Bernards---
Bitches, Dart, No. 1906, Swiss Noun
tain Kennels, Germantown, Phila.,
third premium; Lady Castlereagh, Swiss
Mountain Kennels, Germantown, Phila.,
second prize; Margerrita, No. 20,S34, F.
L. Lamb, Baltimore, first premium.
Glass 5, Smooth-coated ST. Bernards-
Dogs, Nero, E. B. McNair, Wilmington,
withheld.
Glass 8, Great Danes-Dogs, Minka,
William Relter, Philadelphia, first prize.
Glass 10, Greyhounds-Dogs, Rex,
Edward H. Brennan, Wilmington second
prize.
Glass II, Pointers-Dogs over five
pounds, Lad of Kent, George Jarvis,
New York. first prize; Don, Woodbury.
Kennels, Woodbury., N. j., third prize.
Glass 10, Pointers--Dogs, Major,
Woodbury. Kennels, Woodbury., N. j.,
first prize.
/ Glass 10, English Setters--Dogs, Oak
ingham, William II. Wallace, Christiana,
Lancaster county, Pa, second prize;
Punch, William H. Wallace, Lancaster
county, Pa, reserved; Glendon, No.
19,492, Rosecroft Kennels, New York
city, second prize; Carlton Pero, w. w.
Kendall, Philadelphia, first prize; Dick
| Roy, E. w. Jester, st. Georges Kennels,
St. Georges, Del, third prize.
Glass 16, English Setters-Bitches
Peggil Dortch, st. Georges Kennel, st.
Georges, DEL, second prize; Rustic Clip,
William II. Wallace, Chrlstiana, Del,
third premium; Spectre, William Bryce,
New York city, first prize.
Glass II, Irish Setters-Dogs, Dennis
the Gessoon, Edward II. Brennan, Will
mington, DEL, third premium; Shan
more, st. Cloud Kennels, West Farms,
New York city, second prize; Captain,
Seminole Kennels, Chestnut Hill, Pa,
first prize.
Glass 10, Irish Setters-Bitches, Bes-
sic Glencho, St. Cloud Kennels, West
Farms, New York city, first prize; Leda
Glencho, w. ". Kendall, Philadelphia,
second prize; Lassie, ]. L. Smith, Will
minton, third prize.
Glass 10, Black and Tan or Gordon
Setters-Dogs, Duke, E. |. Martin, Will
mington, second prize.
Glass 20, bitches, Viola, Woodbury.
Kennels, Woodbury., N. j., first prize.
Glass 81, Fox IIounds-Dogs, Dixey,
Samuel Mccall, Wilmington, first prize.
Glass 23, Field Spaniels over 25
pouuds--Dogs and bitches, Toady Obo,
Mrs. J. g. Meachem, Germantown,
Philadelphia, first prize; Pascha, Tru-
man Wallace, Wilmington, second
prize.
Glass "a, Cocker Spaniels, not exceed
ing 2S pounds-Dogs, Snowfall, Swiss
Mountain Kennels, Germantown, Phila-
delphia, first prize; Banjo, W. W,
Barnes, Manayunk, Philadelphia second