The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-16

The race ended by Holcomb taking first
money. with Greenway second, Bart An
derson third and Bucepbalus fourth,
Silverscoff being distanced in the first
heat.
FIVE MILE BICYCLE RACE.
In the tive mile bicycle race ouly two en-
tries were made: Nose Herman aud Ross
Miller, the latter being handicapped fifty
yards. Il was fall of interest, which grew
as each succeeding mile was covered by
the riders. In the first mile Miller gained
rapidly and came in the lead al the end OF
the second mile. These same positions
were maintained throughout the third
mile. there being no more than five feet
between the two contestants at any
time. In the fourth mile, however,
Miller fell behind considerably, but
succeeded in regaining this loss in the
fifth mile and winning the racs by six
inches in 1880. Considering that both
these contestants are young amateurs and
the wind and track being against them, it
was u remarkable race
FAIR NOTES.
Allen Crawford Of Garden Plain was so
well pleased with the fair that he missed
over yesterday.
Even to the last. both the street car
company and fair association were be-
sieged by persons asking for compliment
aries.
Yesterday being Chldren's day at the
fair grounds, the city schools were closed.
One of the features remarked by horse
men WAC the eYactnacS Of the ii me- nf raceS
announced from the stand.
Marked interest was shown by promi-
nent musicians in the performances of
Camen's band.
On account of such rush at the secre-
tary's Office it is impossible to publish the
list of prizes awarded.
w. j. Wilson is the owner of the 3.year-
old which took first premium in the road
ster class. Inc colt is a son of Ashland
Wilkes and Mr.. Wilson is justly proud of
him, as his premium was granted over
some of the best stock ever shown in this
state.
The art department was greatly added
to by the entry of some very beautiful
decorated china by Mrs. McNaughten and
some artistically executed paintings by
Mrs. McCray.
Miss Anna Campbell will long be re-
membered by people who examined her
exhibits in the art department. She had
there an old linen sheet which was spun
aud woven by her great-great grand
mother. 1t is over 100 years old. Her
exhibits also included an old shawl that
was sixty years old, once the property of
her grandmother, an old heirloom of toe
linen with wool embroidery and some ex-
traordinary needlework.
The large paintings by Mrs. Duncan
and Mrs. Mum were highly appreciated
by all lovers of art.
The display Of agricultural products
was large aud varied and for one TO view
them and then go out and preach calamity
to the farmers o. Sedgwick county is alb
surdity itself
The floral hall was truly wonderful
place and was run over by admirers. All
the city florists had displays there, which |
deserved the praise given them.
John knight was seen late in the even
ing guarding a fifty-pound watermelon |
while anxiously waiting for time to be re-
leved from duty as patrolman of the |
grounds.
The merry go-round seemed to be one of |
the chief attractions for the children. 1t |!
is estimated that they took over 5000 |
rides on the little ponies
Thomas Shaw's department was again
q center Of attraction. A special program
was rendeaed there daily. The musical |
department was under the management of
Mr.. l.. c. Hickman and the machines were |
looked after by Mr. c. l. VI bite.
The poultry department was one of the
largest on the ground and contained some
Of the finest specimens of the feathered |
tribe ever shown in Sedgwick county or
The southwest.
Grant Hatfield's Lady Egmont started
10 beat 2:44I and made a mark Of 2:30.
This makes her standard. Mr. Hatfield is
% be congratulated upon being the owner
Of such a fiily.
The rainmaker, Professor A. w. Con-
lett Of Beatrice, Neb., WAS on the ground
with his apparatus and chemi-
,ais, preparatory 10 Turing little drops OF
water from the heavens, but on account
IF the wind of the afternoon he only used
about half pressure on his gas, but prom
srd to turn it on full force all night
which he thinks will bring the longed for
moisture