The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-18
ALL WANT TO KNOW.
People Far and Wide are Inquiring About
the Coming state Fair.

| The indications now are that the
/ State Fair association meeting this
coming fall will be the most magnifi-
cent affair of its kind ever held in
Kansas.
| One of the busiest men in the city
| is Secretary Hewey OF the State Fair
association. Every mail brings in
quiries from far and neIr concerning
| the event which must eclipse all its
predecessors.
| Merchants are continually calling for
more advertising matter and are there
| by showing a lively interest in an en-
! terprse which it has been demonstrate
| ed. is to their financial benefit TO en-
courage.
Among other attraction OF interest,
Secretary Hewey is trying TO arrange
a Coins School, upon the grounds with
Mr.. w. II. Harvey, the author Of this
well-known work, s teacher II the
arrangement can be completed, this
will prove a drawing card. for there
are many who would be glad OF an OPP
portunity 10 hear the great apostle Of
Free Silver" expound a subject with
which he is so familiar and SO dear 10
the hearts of che kansan.
The carpenters are now at work pre-
pairing for the great fair of 1895. Ad-
litional building have to be erected. in
order 70 care for the increased display
in all departments. Additional stabling
must be provided for show stock as well
as for that which will be here TO
compete in the speed ring.
The amount of money and time ex-
pended every year 10 provide suit
able state or district fair cannot be
estimated. 1t is a continual demand
until the gates are closed upon the last
day. To every one the question should
come and receive prompt answer,
7 f-,sr 400
ment make more of success than they
are anticipating"
NO one can answer for his neigh
Dor; each must answer for himself. and
it is to be hoped that when the fair IS
over. no one Will have cause TO regret
that he bad not answered the question
differently.
The indications at present point to
some of the grea test racing ever held
over Ills. now famous track.
Horses which are entered here are
now competing uPOn the tracks Of the
grand circuit. while others are con-
tenting themselves nearer home. en-
pecting TO have chance a the others
when the bell taps at Wichita in Oc-
tober.
This will he the last big meeting the
horsemen VIII have an opportunity OF
attending before entering the Texas
and Southern circuit and they will all
be here. The management have secu--
ell Mr. ". +. McNair of this city for
starting judge. and we are within the
bounds when we say ne is recognized
as one Of the best starters in the coun-
try. His engagements have included
some of the best meetings OF the land.
and he viii come 20 Us from Sioux
City. Iowa. IL Is safe - sag that a.
rauSements can be made before leaving
home, for dinner or supper a the usual
hour. for Mac allows no time 10 be
lost by unnecessary scoring or. other
causes.
Summed all up. the outlook FOR the
coming State Fair OF Kansas was never
SO promising. The immense corn crop
already assured 70 US causes OF more
general good feeling among all classes.
and there viii be the greatest display Of
the Kansas King 20 meet the admiTing