The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-11-30
State FAIh GROUNDS.
MAJOR FEATURES ONLY CONSIDERED.
A Race Track That VIII ssand ss
Peer On the Coass--wtsh Present
and Prospective Improvements
Yakima is Second 60 Meme.

The state fair grounds are assuming
proportions Of immensely that will aston.
ish any Of the hsbitues Of the old Gibson
track" said Commissioner Reed to q
HERALD scribe, few days ago. "If you
are skepticsl az to this statement, just
jump into my buggy and l think you will
be convinced after you have seen the
work accomplished"
1t was "busy day." but the reporter
could not resist the Voice Of the "syren"
to enjoy q short outing; 90 into the rig
without further ceremony the representa-
tive hustled and was conveyed at 2 40
gait to the state fair grounds. The hustle
and activity displayed by workmen on the
track and grounds Was so pushing and
effective as to almost infect the reporter
with the desire to overcome former scru-
Piles and occasionally interpolate an effect
i've grunt to aid the laborers in their
work.
Former track goers will not recognize
their old stamping grounds, for the work
done up to this time so materially
changes its appearance that it seems
another quarter section Of the globe has
taken its place. The ground being clear
of sagebrush and debris, the land plowed
and otherwise improved; the track being
raised, graded au1 underlaid with mate
rails calculated to give the proper spring
and place it in condition even better than
the majority Of circuit tracks on the coast
have made such salient changes in its
appearance that it is doubtful il any OF
it's pristine friends could possibly recog-
nize it, were it not for the landmarks sur
rounding it.
All OF the commissions 70 as well as
majority OF those who have investigated
The improvements. are greatly pleased,
and with good reason, If appearances
count for anything. II the lines mapped
out are strictly followed there is no doubt
that the Yakima state fair grounds will
take rank with the best on the coast as
soon as completed.
The amount, as far as we can ascertain,
that has been expended on improvements
aggregates $4,000, and three more weeks
will nearly complete the job, the weekly
payroll amounting to nearly $1,000.
1t is the intention OF the commissioners
to enlarge the lake on the grounds so as
to give ample accommodation to large
parties OF skaters in the winter and boat
| inn raytiao in spn,may time avtaod;n.,
the scope Of pleasure to visitors and
amusemt nt-seekers and lending an addi-
tional interest to the state fair. The
grounds surrounding will also be beauti
lied to such an extent as to make them
the most attractive IN the state.
President Parker states that he has
already received numerous inquiries from
persons desiring TO bring blooded horses
here to winter, but that up to the presenl
time he has been forced to respond unfa-
vorably on account Of lack of accommoda-
tons. He 10 thoroughly satisfied, how
ever, that the lively interest already
created all over the state, as well as
among our neighboring ct stes, will be
augmented to such a pitch before our
state fair next fall, that Yakima's re-
sources for accommodation will be forced
to the utmost. There is no reason for
toubt that the state fair will rebound to
the credit of both va lima and the state.
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The county commissioners adjourned
Wednesday after short session.
G. A. Bailey will leave next week for
his new field on the Grand Coulee.
In response to telegram, q. S. Vance
left last Sunday for the east. His stay is
indefinite.
Mrs. j. B. Chapman arrived from Sc
attic Tuesday for visit with relatives
and friends.
J. A. Scott came up from his Sunnyside
ranch to spend Thanksgiving with his
old friends.
Jerry George, Of zillah, was in Yakima
on Wednesday. He reports Zillsh as be
ing very quiet.
Mrs. Helen w. Coe and children arrived
this morning from a lengthy and pleasant
tour Of the east.
Frank G. Reed is up from Prosser en-.
ljoying the Thanksgiving festivities with
his relatives and friends,
Walter A. Bull, one Of the early settlers
and most prominent ritizens OF Kittitas
county, was in the city Monday.
J. F. Travis, county treasurer Of Kitti.
tas county, came down from the Windy
CITY on Tuesday and spent the day in the
city.
Coffee and cake supper at the Salvation
Army barracks on Saturday evening, De-
cember 2, commencing at 8 80. Admis-
sion free.
Business is dull this week, few transac-
tons being chronicled aside from the
rapid transfer of turkeys jumbled with
cranberry sauce.
The Elite is opening up an elegant line
Of holiday goods. Reference to the adv
in this issue will disclose some of the rare
inducements offered.
Hans Eckert, OF st. Louis, who has
large property holdings IN this county, lie
here looking after his interests. and will
probably remain all winter.
Mrs. J. b. Allen, OF Walla Walla, spent
several days of the past week, the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Edward Whitson.
She left on Tuesday for Seattle to join her
husband.
A. w. Crews, brother OF Mrs. A. D.