The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-01

streamed through the long and we'll
nlled barns There is high-bred stock
OF all kinds on exhibition The dis
play is fully up to that of last veap
In the horse department. while the
cattle department includes more en-
tries ana more varieties. All of the
animals entered in the various Classes
are in the barns, and the whole denarts
ment is in such systematic shane that
the judging among the cattle was be-
gIn yesterday afternoon This was
necessary on account of the large num-
per OF entries, there being nearly 400
nead OF cattle on the grounds. Among
the exhibitors in the cattle department.
are all those OF last year and a num-
Der who have never before shown
their stock in this state
Whlle not quite so large as in former
years, the display of horses will con-
stltute one of the main features of the
Ialr, and, owing to the high grade Of
the ANIMALS in competition. the award
OF prizes will be carefully watched bv
horsemen
In the poultry hall pandemonir1m
relgned. BOOSTERS crowed and hens
cackled, while the crowd stopped its
ears and looked on the hall full Of
birds fully alive to the splendid ex-
hibit afforded by the unparalleled num-
Der OF entries. So great was the de-
mand for space by the owners of prize
fowls, that only about two-thirds could
De accommodated in the regular build
ing and the rest had to be quartered
In part of the St. Louis county build
ing.
The womans building was the cen
ter of attraction for yesterdays fem
mime visitors, and they found an
abundance to interest and invite their
attention. Every conceivable branch
OF Woman's industry was represented
and the displays of needle work. cook
cry, ETC., far surpasSes any like ex-
hibit held by state fair associations.
Ihe art gallery. annex was crowded
all day, atteSting the merit of the
works displayed therein and amply re-
Warding the effort of the women who
labored to make this one of the feat
ures of the woman's display
In the dairy and machinery halls
nothing was lacking to make the ex-
ghibits complete and the whirling
wheels, smooth running belts and the
hiss OF escaping steam attracted
farmer and citizen alike to view the
excellent displays. The dairy indus
try is attracting great deal of at
tentlon and is prolific in exhibits
There are 400 diaries in Minnesota and
every one of the concerns is repre-
sented in this building
With special attractions this years
fair is particularly well favored The
Indian village is of interest to nearly
every one visiting the grounds, and
the dances and games of the warriors
were yesterday witnessed by large
numbers at each performance Then
there are merry-go-rounds for the
amusement of the children, a Ferris
wheel for the more venturesome from
the top of which can be secured a
birds eye view of the entire grounds,
and several side shows with wild and
wierd banners, which cause the 10
cents necessary for admission to leave
the pockets of many sight-seer. The
management has been very particular
about granting privileges to those con-
Quoting these shows, and no frauds
have been allowed on the grounds,
The success of yesterday as an open
ing day was most gratifying to the
fair managers, and they are looking
forward to most propitious week.