Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-20

DOVER, Sept. 13.-rhe second day OF
the Delaware State Fair proved very at
tractive yesterday for the Republican
politicians and sporting people, judging
from the attendance. Among those
present were Senator Higgins, }. Edward
Addicks, Joshua II. Marvil, the Repub-
lican nominee for governor, General
James II. Wilson, ID. j. Layton, Mayor
L. &. Shortlidge, Washington Hastings,
DIR. 9. R.Layton, Thomas Curry, George
L. Smith, George M. Fisher, A. II.
Cahall, Henry g. Conrad, William ;.
Hilles, John Abbott, S. S. Pennewill,
Hugh 9. Browne, John ii. Bateman
and j. Frank Alice. There were u
number of Democrats present.
From the general drift of opinion
that could be gathered on the grounds
the work of the Republican County
Convention here yesterday was con-
ceded to be an Addicks victory, and
many of his lieutenants openly an
nounced it as such. Higgins holds but
ore of the candidates for representatives,
nominated by the convention.
The exhibition given by Johnnie
Clark was more exciting than the first
day. There were several hot boxing
matches. The one that was the most
heartily received was between @. j.
Moriarity,and Jimmie Robinson of Will
mington. Although Robinson was no
match, he stood up and took bis pun
ishment we'll. Tho rounds were cut
very short and Robinson seemed to be
glad when the last one was finished.
The wrestling match between Benny
Jones and Daft Diggins for 500 side
was very well received. 1t was a good
exhibition of strength and agility. The
first fall was secured by Jones in five
minutes. The next fall was secured by
Dissins in four minutes. The men were
we'll matched although Jones is several
years younger than Diggins. Owing to
lateness Of the day the decisive bout
was postponed until to-day.
The track was IN excellent condition
to-day, although somewhat dusty, and
the racing was very good. The book
makers and pool sellers did u thriving
business. Summary of the races:
2-year.old stake. Purse, 500.
Vic. Wood b t, George A. Mlllirgton, Dover.l
Fusty Jarrett, b &, W. 4. harriOtt, 81.
Augustine, ...-....................=
Time, 2.36 23B.
2ls class trotting. Purse Si0O.
Monocacy, $, G. NJ. De Garmenda, Ar,
veriina b., m, Wilton Greenway,
liaYre de Grace. ...-.......i
Tony klock, . 5, David Rose, Lancaster,3
Pantomime, IN, NJ. Il. White, Hart
Kate, b m, Frapk Barnes, baltimore. dis
fine, a2U, 2.si, 2,hl.
go class trotting. Purse $500.
Abraham L., b =, X b. Tyson, Choster..l
suident,, q, h. E. McCargo, Holiness
Nellie b.. 81, s. il. Nelson, kcnaondva.s
Fauntleroy, cg, w. Mcfarland, Bridge
tliIie D., D. d m, ". b. Blggs, Middle own.S
isitonlana, M, NJ. Greenway, Hayre
6rrsst se hoy, Z, Emory scottcn Doycrs
riucess OrlOh, John Dugau, Washing
Time, 2aiia; a.s8; a.a4. ''''
II The next race was a novelty race an(
though the first and only one eve
Ven in this section, it caused consider
X rDle interest among the local sports, q
HE horses were mostly county horses
1.-Two heats were trotted and each horst
Mas timed and the one that averaged
he two heats nearest three minutes wa
Eleclared the winner. II resulted as fol
@ows:
urrito, F. B. shreeve, Mt. Holly, .o. -.
kdsn ii, c. s. vaaburkalow, Mag N'''' owl
BeIton, jr., 5. K Porter, Dover. .S.% 5oi
Getz, James Hall, Marydel, Md. $50 3l2
Ireblzond, John Bowdel, Aaryde .A0G6 3ll
Minnie H., i. il. Ford MarydeI .aUi5s 3.I6
Il. l. C., M.H.W White, Hartford, N.C.257 a5J
Delaware Russell, W. II. Jones,
Leipsic. ....,..,....s.....,..-..2, .2,hS 3lO
Joe Lee, Il. z. Graham, Dover. .,..3.23 Boa
IT WAS DEMOCRATIC DAY.
DOVER, Sept. 14.-For the first tim
In many years the sun smiled on what
generally regarded as tine big day at tn
State fair. Yesterday was beautiful
day, not too warm and not too cool, bu
! just right for politics and horse racing
Secretary John B. Wharton wore
smile ON his big, round face, which wa
if fully as brilliant as that of "Old Sol,
when he saw the 5000 or 10000 peopl
in the grounds. Tho railroad brough
pyer 1000 people and there was a stead
stream pouring into the grounds froi
all directions from o'clock u. m. unit
M B.30 p. m.
"Big Thursday" was the day selectc
by the Democrats to go to the fair an
DO little steering" Among thos
present, and the list is only partii
one, were: Ebe w. Tunnel, Samut
Bancroft, Jr., Governor Robert ,
Reynolds, Ex-Governor James Ponde
Ex-Governor Charles q. Stockley. job
B. Dorman, DIR. b. L. Lewis, w.
Sirman, L. Irving Handy, Charles v
NcFee, Col. w. II. Burnite, Hezakia
Harrington, Wilson I. Cavinder, W.
Boyce, Clarence d. Sypherd, l. \
Fooks, Congressman John w. Cause.
]. B. Foard, Harry Day, II. II. Mustard
General q. j. Hart, Chancellor Jam'
L. Wolcott, Q. @. Montgomery, Colon,
=. II. Cooper, j. p. Virden, L. v
Mustard, Il. j. Rollins, X. l.. Hollida
Paynter Frame, E. d. Hearn, u.
Stacy, David S. Wilds, w. ID. Wall
E. @. Killen, J. L. Sapp, John v
Fennimore, w. +. Causey, q. G. Clifto
b. NJ. Cochran, w. Il. Watson, John
Hawkins, DIR. G. II. Richards, John
Jones, Roman Tammany, L. r. Cochrl
and Franklin Temple.
BEST RAGING OF THE FAIR.
M. The racing was the best that has ev
been seen here, one race requiring fo
heats to settle the contest and anoth
ave heats. There was some delay
,tarting the heats by the poor scoril
but outside of that the racing was b
principal feature of the day.
The 3-year-old stake race was the fiji
me on the card. There was some o
lection to Queen Garrett on the groul
hat the horse was years old, but d
Judges allowed her to start. She WI
he first heat, although Veta had /
hem all until within short distance
ne wire. The following three hes