The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-10-13

hind him; time 81. This contest was
as much enjoyed as any of the horse
races.
The trotters were now called out for
the fourth heat and Anita was picked
upon for the winner. Hammock kept his
feet however, and won by short dis
tance; Anita End; Carl Carne 3rd and
Montana 4th; time 2 "a. AS Anita and
Hammock had each won two heats fifth
one was necessary to decide the race.
But while the trotters were being
warmed up the running horses were
called out. Jim Grow, Don't Know,
Tampa and Blue Jay took their places at
the pole but it was nearly an hour before
the horses got away. Jim Grow started
in by being unmanageable and tore
around in such a way as to make the
Jockeys seat an insecure one. When he
became quieted down and ready to go,
Blue Jay became obstinate and then the
other horses took their turn until it
looked as though start never would be
had. Finally they all wheeled around
and crossed the line heads even. It was
pretty race, and only won by DON'T
Know in a close finish, Tampa second :;
time o.51. This is the fastest time on
record on the track, but does not beat
any record, as the same time was made
several years ago.
The crowd eagerly waited for the last
heat in the trotting race, although it
was nearly dark when the horses took
their positions. Anita won the heat
and race, Hamrock second, Carle Carne
third, and Montana fourth; time 2.29.
This closed the day, and the crowd went
home feeling they had had a day of
pleasure. Everyone was satisfied with
the races and the chance of seeing so
many people together at one time.
We are sorry more of our country folk
haye not attended the fair. The meet
ing is more for them than anyone else,
and they have really missed an oppor-
tunity for pleasure. We don't speak of
their absence complainingly, but only
wish they had been present for their
own good. 1t would be a break in the
routine of their lives, and give them
something to remember and think
about. The DaIles would have been
glad to have shown hospitality to all
that would partake.
GREAT CROWD AT THE PAVILION.
Five hundred people thronged the
pavilion last evening, looking at the ex-
hibits and hearing the music. The
school children were out in full force,
and many of their parents came also
The receipts at the door were quite
large. All those who were present re.
manned till a late hour, and many pleas.
ing expressions relative to the success Of
the entertainment and display were
heard. The only thing to be regretted
as has already been expressed, was the
absence of people from out of town
The display from citizens of The Dale.
was very fine, and what there was from
the country was just as good, only there
wasn't enough of it. Hood River, ans
many other places that could have sem
fine exhibits, were hardly represented
at all: The judges haA pinned the rib
bons on the winning exhibits, and thos,
who owned them received congratula
} tions.
The music of the orchestra was mucl
!, applauded by the audience, and the,
were compelled to respond to severa
encores. A new selection, descriptive o
a steamboat race on the Mississippi
was rendered in a realistic manner
. The crowd of listeners around the or
chestra stand showed how much th
music was liked.
i Last night was the last OF the exhi