Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-13

specaiCorrespondence Of Gazette ana journal
DOVER, Sept. 12.-'The annual ex-
hibition of the Delaware State Fair is
always looked forward to with great
expectation by the people of this section.
1t brings many strangers to the town
and makes things quite lively for short
time.
The opening Yesterday far exceeds
the results ever before attained on the
first day. 1t was Children's Day, and
they iiocled to the grounds, being adj
mitted free, and enjoyed themselves
thoroughly. Many Improvements have
been made at the grounds which were
badly needed.
OF course the country fair fakirs are
here in abundance. but there is a notice
able absence of all Skin games" Sec.
fctary Wharton made up his mind not
to grant privileges to any persons who
had game in which dice were used
and not one can be seen. The merry
go-round, "hlt de nigger's head" the
big snake, wild girl and "huche-kucha"
dancing girls are here, but business does
not yet seem very brisk with them.
The mammoth pumpkin and big
potato has almost ceased 10 be the lead
ing attraction AT the Dover fair, and
have been succeeded by the fast horse,
athletic sports and other novelties.
The display of exhibits in the ladies'
department is not very large but the
quality fully oyerbnlances the deficiency.
There is very good display of live
stock and poultry.
The cereal building is well filled with
grains, apples, pears, grapes and other
agricultural products but not peach
can be seen.
Professor Johnnie Clark of Philadel-
phia gave some interesting and instruc-
tive points on boxing with Master
frankie Dugah. His dancing trio
brought forth rounds Of applause. The
wrestling match between Daft Diggins
and Emil Beck was heartily received.
Pools were sold without interference,
but did not do large business.
The racing began at 1870 o'clock and
proved exceptionally good. Henry NJ.
Burress of Boston, Mass, was the starter
and displayed considerable ability in
that line. He has a good voice and
orders the drivers around in mastery
manner. lie also informs the people in
the grand stand the result Of each heat
plainly. His associates are Amos Cole
and John 7. Goldsboro, A. A. Watson
clerk.
The first race was the best of the day.
There was some doubt that Little Leo
was being driven to win, and the judges
threatened tp change drivers, but Eva
NJ, did not show speed until she had
10. She Won the race in four heats.
FIRST RACE.
300 trotting; purse, SOD
Eva Nj, M, }. Rcamer, Philadelphia 9 /
Little Leo b 6, Z, Brown, Williams
Aanie i.nkwood, Linkwood stock
N3Pn ), 4 j. sGrssyc, nit lIoliy.a
lin, = Z, I, II. CahAll, barclay, Md 8 4 8 5
IrhhDy John, b =, j. klday, rhiladBl-
fi mo, Isl, &56&, a.3i. .
The second race was interesting, but
Mont had an easy thing OF it. There
was . hard fight for second and third
place. In tine third heat Allen was
run into by llayelock, and the driver
was thrown from his sulky, but not
seriously injured.
30 trotling aud pacing. Purse $500.
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Netl u IN, FDlr est Stock Farm. ..9 q Z
simon R'liyer Z, I. Hutchinson, phia.i s i
Avon III, n Il. Shreeve, Mt lloliy....S 4
Mmggle Campbell br nj, W. r. Mereilell,
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Polkt Bolton I'M, W. =. Lane, Kennedy
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allen 1. Close \ willard, Phladelphia.3 Tlis
Lady Ayllbm. r. G. Slemmer, Marydri dis
Time, 9.2i; 40; 30
The last race for county horses
proved very interesting to local sports.
Daisy Il. won the first heat after hard
light She ran considerable but the
judges did not set her back. In the
sec0nd heat she led them all with case
and shows signs of becoming fast
horse.
800 class county horses; purse $50.
Daley b., b N, \. H. Boyer. Marydel /
Btitgu, DR., J. =, SAMUEL Porter. uoyer.....a !
Black Bob, h!k (, ltehry Fennimore.. !
belmont, b 60. v. Darby, Frcderica I'D /
Happy Russell, Ir., b $, w II. ilartaott,
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Fine 2.ji, ? 90.