Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-05-18

modiOus quarters have been enclosed
for the horse rubbers, etc, thus doing
away absolutely with any running 10
and fro across the track. Beneath the
grand stand occupying the north two
thirds of the space will be the main
bar, 140 feet long, accessible from both
ends. while at the north end will be
private room, with tables, for the dis
cussion of luncheon, etc. The south
third of the space beneath the stand
will be devoted to the pool-selles
booths, who will thus be brought close
I'D to the judges stand, and right
among the bettorS, while this depart
ment will be out of sight of those who
do not go in for this sort of thing.
The entire arrangement of the stand is
such as to afford the greatest possible
convenience to the public, while en-
abling the management to dispense
with good deal of the old-time eX-
pense.
The new track is what may be termed
a daisy. 1t is entirely different from
the old course, the northern end Of the
elipse being moved about 100 feet to
the west. which throws the home
stretch where the old grand stand
stood. For one-half of its length the
track is so feet wide, gradually mar
rowing at the upper and lower turns
to 80 feet on the back stretch. At the
turn the extreme width Of the track
necessitated very heavy fills in order
to give the correct pitch to the course,
and the extent of the grading can be
imagined when it is stated that in this
work alone $4,000 cubic yards of earth,
equal to about $4,000 ordinary cart
loads, was moved. All this earth was
cut off the centre Of the enclosure, re-
ducing it to a dead level, and conse-
quently impriving the looks Of the en-
closure. This change in the course,
made new fencing necessary all around
it, and this has been put up in a most
substantial manner and in such a way
as not to obstruct the view. A road
thirty feet wide and three-quarters of
mile long, surrounds the centre
track, and this has been planted al
most throughout its entire length with
two rows of young shade trees, en-
suring a very fine avenue in few
years. Nearly all the old apple trees
and the big trees which stood at the
south end Of the old grand stand have
been cut away, while $50 of the old
shade trees have been transplantad in
the new territory acquired, ensuring
plenty Of shade. But one Of the trees
so transplanted died. Seats will be
placed between these trees, all over
the grounds. In order TO secure space
for the outside road at the south end
of the new grand stand, spiles were
driven over the old bank of the river.
and thespace thus made available filled
in, throwing this portion of the road
and the enclosure entirely over the old
bank Of the river.
In the upper portion of the grounds
the old pens which extended from the
main gate at Front street west have
been torn out, and a broad walk con-
structed where they stood. This walk
extends away back through the new
territory, atfOrding access to the new
live stock quarters, Nlich are far re-
moved from the old location, and yet
very convenient Of access. Just west
Of South Penn street n strip of ground
fronting 80 feet on the street, and ex-
tending back to the new land acquired,
enables a Encouragement of the gate,
Offices etc, here, and adds very greatly
to the facilities.
The proposed arrangement for the
live stock, poultry etc, is admirable
The old poultry department, at the
southeast corner of the Main building.
will be torn out, and the poultry will
be located west of Penn street being
the first department encountered as tbs
new territory is invaded. Then in or
der will come the sheep pens, the swine,
and the cattle with the class horses
at the western extremity, next to
Back river. The arrangement will
be very compact, while close at hand
will be shaded walks, benches, etc
Adjoining the live stock exhibit on the
south is a circle of shade trees, with
the judges stand in the centre, and
here the live stock awards will be
made.
The old restaurant buildings and
quarters Of the privilege men have been
transferred, and new locations found,
while south Of the old poultry depart
ment, where a portion Of the back
stretch of the old track was located,
three long parallel avenues Of young
shade trees have been set out with
walks and grass plots between.
These are but the main features Of
the transformation the grounds have
undergone A detailed mention of the
work done would ill more columns
than are available this morning, and
more than One visit to the grounds will
be necessary to give an adequate idea
of the situation. The whole reflects
the greatest credit upon the Assoeia-
ton and its officers and Engineer
Browne, and the public can rest con-
tent that it's interests have been We'll
taken care of