The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-26
IL WAS A BIG CROWD
THAT ATTENDED THE KANSAS
STATE FAIR YESTERDAY.

They Came Early and Stayed Until the
Last Race was Einished-Several Races
Were had in the Afternoon, Including
the Firemen's Races Between the Two
Fire CompanIes-No- 2 Carried on the
Pr,ze-FuII Score and Notes of Races
Had-Fare Reduced for Today But the
Attractions are Increased.
Yesterday was the big day at the
fair. Big in attendance and big IN
the program prepared, there being sew
en- hot races in the afternoon, among
which was the contest between the
two hose houses, Nos. 1 and 2.
The attendance was estimated at
1900, and while there was a, large
number of school children, who were
admitted free, yet the attendance or
adults was larger that at any time
In the history of the fair on children's
day
Every department was filled 10 over
flowing and a better-natured crowd
Of people it would have been hard to
ma Oily WHITE luiCIC W az, III dOAA4Clbo
and no thieving or piclspocketing was
reported, which was not only an item
worthy of note, but speaks well of the
services of the police. both ON the
grounds and IN the city. In fact,
throughout the week it has been the
remark Of strangers that they never
attended a fair where there was less
crimes and accidents reported.
irrd I'm, no 1iffprprt 6anQrf.
ments finished their task and the pre-
miums Were awarded yesterday and
can be found in the Eagle at different
dates of the week
There has long been a contention
among the citizens of Sedgwick coun-
ty and a prediction as well, that II the
admission was reduced to p cents,
that the attendance would be thrib-
bic, and today the management resolved
10 give the subject a thorough test, and
the admission will only be % cents,
while the program viii be equal to that
Of any day Of the week. In fact, some
of the best races of the week will be
given today, and a big attendance is
expected The management also say
that If the reduced rates prove a sue
cess in attendance, that the price of adj
mission will be reduced to that figure
in the future
1t is the hope of the association now
that they will be able TO pay every
premium in fun not only of this year,
but Of last year as we'll
Not a member of the association,
outside of the secretary, who has only
been paid when actually engaged, has
ever received one cent for all his time
and capital invested, and they do not
expect to be paid, but their great de-
sire is TO place the association out of
debt and ON safe basis for the future.
SPEED RING.
Three harness and three running races
in one afternoon is certainly a fine pro-
gram for the association to furnish the
public. More than that, the heats were
generally very exciting in the finishes,
is this true of the running
races.
Tie nights rain put the track in ex-
cellent shape, and the weather could
not have been more perfect. A large
number of school children showed more
than ordinary interest in the racing,
lending their youthful enthusiasm in
cheering the winners and making the
old people look back on the school fair
days with many happy recollections.
Investigation of the charge against
the horse, Rosewood, owner and rider
resulted in reinstating Rosewood and
j. A Dunbar, his owner No blame
could be laid TO them, but De Haven,
the rider, was permanently ruled off all
courses for pulling the last race of
program. The inquiry
showed clearly that the race was
thrown by the Jockey. Colonel Lopez
stated that It was hard TO suspect
man, but that 1t made no difference who
It was, If they transgressed any of the
rules, they must pay the penalty. He
always Is just. but hews close to the
line
800 pace WAS billed for the opening
race and out Of nine entries, but four
started. Lake Wilkes was the favorite.
and drew the pole. All the mile it was
her race, finishing slow in 2:251s.
Carmino met with an accident, but fin
shed third. Nellie II, distanced.
Calling out the 21s trot next brought
put the former favorite, Manvil, who
won the POI trot on Wednesday. Silver
Thorn gave the favor-ite good rice for
first. but the Westbroob stallion was
lot quite fast enough, SO took a good
Sam Medium and Landy Beau
mont had a little sprint In the rear TO
Keep from taking last place. Time Of
heat 2:le.
Only two starters showed UP for the
second heat of the 800 pace. Carmino
struck himself on the lower turn in the
irst heat and was drawn on account of
INJURIES. This let Lake Wilkes and
Harry Mont go ii alone, the former win
ming in 2:26.
ryol-
first Of the PAS trot, Manvil won cool
Silver Thorn drew a neck ahead Of the
bunch by the whip route, getting sec
md place: followed closely by Silver
Simmons and Lady Beaumont. sam
Medium went up in several bad breaks
md barely escaped the flag Time 2:20.
Lake Wilkes carried Harry Mont
around to the gate, when she went off
Ter feet and pulled back so far that
Harry Mont was compelled to actually
walk under the wire TO save the Du-
aney horse from the flag. Time $50
Probably the most exciting harness
race of the day was the third heat of
he 2:1S trot- Bunched around the oval,
ne horses swung into the stretch NOV
ng In fine form Silver Thorn was
cushing Manvil, and was being crowded |
~ Silver Simmons for second. The |
or-rner broke under the wire. giving the |
feat and race TO Manvil in 2:20A.
Fourth and last heat Of the 800 pace |
vas too easy for Lake Wilkes, only |
'ecording the slow time OF 2:S1A.
AlbatroSS then went an exhibition |
quarter, bringing out the usual |
lmount Of hearty applause. He will |
i've another trial today and his per- |
ormance alone is worth the price OF |
omission.