The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-25
IT WAS A BIG DAY
THAT WAS THE VERDICT OF ALL
AT THE STATE FAIR.

Not Only Was There 3 Large Crowd Pres
emit. But an Excellent Program Was
oi,.n and Exciting Races Hsd-Those
who CAPTURED the Prizes In the Differ
emit Rirgs-County Race Proves an In
terestins One-stats Record Was Broken
wP. with Slow Track-Todsy
is Chiidren's Day.
The state fair was success from ev-
Fry standpoint yesterday. The exhibit
ton was there but there is considerable
disappointment that the display OF Hgr1-
cultural products is not greater, there be
ing only one township that has made an
exhibit as atownship-Lincoln-
The wind blew disagrrebaly through
put the day, but it could not keep the
people away who desired to see the out
come of the county race, and by 10
o'clock there was a steady stream
through the big gates and by noon the
enclosure was lined with buggies and
vehicles of all kinds. 1t was great day
for the association.
One complaint which was heard will
sound very strange and yet 1t shows TO
certain degree the depraved desires
Of some who attend state fairs, and that
was that there were no beating of gongs,
no Hildoo dancers, no wild screams Of
snake charmers. no rry-go-rounds.
no shrill whistle Of steam engines. and
from this lack of nerve disturbers they
form the idea that the fair is dull.
While the agricultural product dis
play is not as large as had been honed
for and promised, this charge can be
brought TO no other department. The
showing of stock of all classes was new
er larger or more closely competed for
at any fair. Mr.. Berry, an expert among
swine, VINO is recognized in every state
as competent judge. in speaking of
the hogs on exhibition, said: THE ex-
hfbdt is the best have seen. If some
Of the animals shown here were at Chi
oago they would cause a sensation"
'Mr. Rhodes, the judge Of the poultry.
pronounces the poultry exhibition of
an unusual high order. The same is
true in all departments.
Today is children's day and they will
witness in addition to the usual races
the pony race. AEbatross will pace his
mile without rider or driver. 1t is ex-
pected that today'S attendance will be
even larger than that of yesterday.
The horse department is stida unf1n-
tShed and when the books are straight
ened out the premiums viii be given.
In Floral hall the ribbons were all
placed in position and those who pass
through this department can see what
articles We're accorded the premiums.
IMPLEMENT DISPLAY.
Two tents were required in which to
make the display of farm implements,
buggieS and carriages. The displays of
Smyth & Sons, Van Zandt & Sons is not
oTly great credit TO these enterprising
firms, but of the houses they represent
as well. Hundreds visited this depart
nent yesterday and noticed with interest
and considerable craving the beautiful
ouggies and carriages on exhibition.
This was especially true of the fine WITCH
TIA buggy manufactured by Bloss &
Orouke. 1T is a single buggy and was
placed in competition against all 9TH
Frs and came in with the blue ribbons
flying long before it's competitors had
entered the home stretch. The buggy
was pronounced by all as the best fin
lShed vehicle ever seen on the grounds,
ana what pleased ali was that every
portion of the work had been done in
Wichita. 1t Is a ball-bearing, rubber
tired, full-leather topped and lined with
broadcloth, alright hubs. noiseleSS at
tachments and as highly finished as
piano. The vehicle was not made for
sale, but for private use and to show to
the world that Wichita has mechanics
that can compete with any. Messrs.
BlosS & Orouke were the recipients Of
congratulations on all sides.
George Berry, the judge of the swine
department, finished his duties today
with the following results, in addition
to those reported yesterday:
Best Poland China sow with Hitter of
pigs. r. S. Cook first, and w. E. Gresh-
am second premium.
Best boar year old, c. NJ. Irwin LIST.
R S. Cook, End.
Best boar months old, and over.
r. S. Cook, Isaac Wood. I'd.
Best boar 6 months old, c. NJ. Irwin
list and I'd.
Breeders ring
Best sow. with litter OF pigs, not less
than 5, under months, w. E. Gresham
list, r. S. Cook, I'd.
Best boar with 5 of his get, under
months, r. S. Cook list, w. Z. Gresham
ID
Best herd, l boar and three sows, I'M
der l year old, bred by exhibitor, r. s.
Cook 1st, W. z. Gresham I'd.
Best boar and three sows, over year.
owned by exhibitor, C. NJ. Irwin LIST, r.
s. Cook, I'd.
Sweepstakes
Boar, any age, c. NJ. Irwin.
Sow, any age, W. L. Gresham.
The following premiums were award
ed in the poultry department:
Light Brahmas-
Pair fowls, T. II. Mccormick ist, n.
NJ. domaine.
Pair chicks. F. n Mccormick. 1st. II.
NJ. domaine.
Breeding pen OF male and females.
F. H Mccormick.
Dark BrahmaS-
Pair fowls. John Schott 1st and Cd.
Pair chicks, John Schott.
Breeding pen OF male and females.
John Schott.
Buff Cochins-
Pair fowls, John Schott- LIST, F. H. Nc
Cormick I'd.
Pair chicks, John Schott, LIST and ID
Breeding pen OF male and females,
John Schott, LIST and ID.
Pair fowls, John Schot. 1st and Cd.
Pair chicks, John Schott, LIST and Cd.
IoICcuAilS pen OF iitdic anu 4 AcIlfdlc>s
John Schott LIST. Warren Perker. I'd.
White Cochins-
Pair fowls, John Schott
Pair chicks, John Schott
Breeding pen of ! male and females,
J. W. Milne.
Black Cochins-
Pair fowls, John Schott.
Pair chicks, John Schott.
Awarded