The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-09-21
VAVERLYS Big HIT.
Destined to Break the
Record of Sue
CeSSeS.
THINGS THAT WERE SEEN YESTERDAY
Good Races MARRIED by a Serious
Acknowledgements Tenn
perance Union.

The manner in which the Waverly Fair
started off yesterday indicates that it will
be one OF the most successful fairs this
society has ever held. The opening day
is generally a dull one, but the bright
skies and braclng atmosphere brought
large crowds to the grounds yesterday.
The people began to arrive MS early as
eleven O'Clock, aud when the races started
off at two O'Clock a large throng was in
the grand stand. and lined up along the
fence enclosing the track. The horrors
of the trip from the station to the en-
trance to the grounds are increased this
year by two merry-go-rounds. accom-
panied by the vilest organs that ever
asSassinated music, and two %corpuleut
but seductive sirens from the Bo very
who make financial wrecks o ( the unwary
rustic by singing him an enlicing song,
the burden of which is, TRY your luck,
gents. Every cane you throw a ring on
Is yours, aud thrre throws for ten cents"
The fried sausage man, 1.-THE biggest
glass of beer in Waverly" man, the pop
corn man, the mysterious wonder of the
Orient, admission only ten cents; the
oa RoiAS WIZ nGLtFCo ~ b0HlDg
you with u bad cigar to give up five cents
for lhree tries to break his skull; the
funny little fat woman VINO sells toy
balloons, and the man with the ''skin''
roulette board, all line the board walk
from the station, as of wore.
FAKIRS AND FAKIRs.
In side the gate there are more fakirs.
There is the Edison photograph playing
'.Patrick Gllmore's latest, The Jim Cor
bait march, There is only one Gill
more and only one Jim Corbett," the
knowing fakir, cries, and the gullible
countryman gives up his dime aud places
the two little tubes to his ears while his
face is contort5d with expressions of won
der aud delight.
The men with patent nicknacks for sale
are also out in force. One has an ar
rangement for reins, which holds them Sc
cureiy at any length, aud which is simple
aud easily adjusted. He was explaining
the working of his affair yesterday to q
grouDe in which were Tax Commissioner
John o.. German and q number of pretty
girls. The Tax Commissioner was much
pleased with the arrangement ana bought
one.
"There, itwss the pretty girls that sold
that for me-" said the fakir CALAMITY, and
the girls thanked him. d,
A FTNE EXHIBIT.
The exhibits are larger than ever
this year. The fruit is exception
Ill AdCs O4o OF 1atkO 10 llS I1fG
stock exhibit that the extra new stalls
which were built for it are all filed. The
cattle exhibit is one of the largest ever
seen at a fair of this description and con-
tains many specimens of fine bred stock.
The pigs and sheep and poultry shows
are also much larger this year and more
attractive than aver.
Then there are the carriage, furniture,
household goods exhibits. all better than
last year, while the usual collection of
daubs. scrawls and potwork, designated
by a time-honored usage, The Art De-
partment" Is as obtruslve as ever.
FINE HORSE RACING.
The track was in excellent condition,
and the race afforded the sporGsmen Keen
pleasure. The racing was by the three
minute class, and there were close aud
exciting contests. Between the first and
riderless horse. two daring and dashiug
lady riders and a man on horseback. The
riderleSs horse won.
During the first race Hiram G. Smith,
the veteran horseman, WIS severely in
jured. Smith was driving his baby geld
ing. Long Shot. in the 2 80 pacing class
and was riding a pneumatic tired sulky
when the accident that resulted in mis-
injuries occurred.
He was fourth i'll the race and was on
the turn near the three-quarter-mile pole.
Iu making the turn the outer wheel of
II dAh Will AP LII II dlE dbu OulUu
was pitched headforemosu to the track
n directly under the feet of his horse.
The animal trampled on its masters
stomach.
When picked up, the veteran horseman
was unconscious and bleeding at mouth
and nose. He was carried to a place neal
the grand stand and DIR. Montfort of
Elizabeth at once gave him attention..
Besides deep gashes about the head and
face, Smith, the doctor said, sustained
severe internal injuries aud was in a
critical condition.
RESORTS FOR WOMEN.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union has two places nf resort upon the
ground. One is a large building under
the management of the State organize
tion, which is intended az q resort for
ladies and their escorts and a place where
aides visiting the fair can rest quietly.
The other is a temporary structure which
Is used as a restaurant. There is an ex-
cellent band on the ground, and numer-
Gus alleged musical instruments, which
make life miserable. Mr.. G. B. Thurs
ton. hedecked with a large white badge,
which proclaimed to the world that he is
a director of the fair. was on han to well
come all people from Jersey City. There
was an air of gloom and sadness about
the Presidents tent; there had
been some misunderstanding in the
commissary arrangements and the tent
III Il ~ I'D " OtGI llllIUY Y6dTS
for its lavish hospitality had it's door
fastened and the latch string hanging on
the inside. Equality Hip was for once
deserted save for the few who recliued on
its grassy slopes because it afforded such
an excellent view of the track.
James j. Corbett, the new worlds
champion, will appear with his athletic
combination this afternoon and FRIDAY
give AN athletic exhibition. The exhibit
Jion will take place before the trials of
speed aud will be given on the broad field
in front OF the grand stand. Corbet. will
box three rounds of four minutes each
with Jim DAILY, his sparring partner, be-
sides which there will be other bouts of
sporting and wrestling. Among the
noticeable exhibits is tue magnificent
furniture display made by Mullins & Co.
of this city.
STATE NOTES.