Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-09
TROOPERS TAKE THE H0NORS.
HORSES, HOWEVER. MAKE A GOOD
SECOND.
Fonrth Day Witnesses n Fine Display
in Both Arena and Grand stand
"A Look at the Society
Folk I'm EvfdcBce-Yes-
tcrday's Winners.

lDe mol wave 3idSIlcss VI itdt- ditu
ing not at the thin sheets of dust that
arose when the horses cantered over the
space in the rear of the judges stand, was
amply repaid in the excellent display of
horseffesh and the spirited showing made
by the animals in the arena. There We're
more people present yesterday than on the
day preceding, and TO the unframed mas
culine eye the display of gowns, or
dresses or costumes-one or the other, or
all--eclipsed those of any preceding day
and lent to the grand stand a charming
effect. %.
About the only bit OF excitement out
side of the military display came when Ed
Suite upset his buggy in the tanbark arena
and his horse made a mad plunge, as
though il contemplated bolting through the
fence. But Mr.. Suite was too quick for
the horse and regained control of the lines
In time TO save the red paint on the We
hicle and dispense with the aid of a corps
of carpenters TO repair breach in the
fence. No typewriter explanations of the :
cause of the spill were made, but it was
stated semi-officially that rut in the
arena was the cause.
M - i<Oiu NesAcludS dppcdicu ihC
arena with Briliance and Botanic, two
magnificent animals, which he had bought
of NJ. H. Tichenor & Co., the purchase
price being given as $4,000.
The military display was very fine yes
terday, almost equaling that of the day be-
fore. The evolutions of the soldiers have
come to be such a strong card on the pro-
hat
last event. everybody remained TO see them.
Maneuvers in saber work were given that
were quite astonishing anything yet
performed. Inanimate objects were placed
on the ground at various points around the
arena and four targets. football shaped.
were placed equidistant about the arena on
posts. Riding at breakneck speed over hur-
dies. the soldiers gave an exhibition of
reaching for heads with their sabers
whacking the targets with commendable
accuracy. Next small boards sharp point
ed, were driven Into the ground across the
arena. and with sabers drawn they were
charged by the soldiers, who toppled them
over or impaled them upon their swords.
Next an exhibition of hurdle riding was
given that presented magnificent sight,
but looked dangerous to the civilian. The
forty-eight horses, four abreast, galloped
around the arena and leaped the hurdles.
one line barely clearing the barrier ere an
other crowded up to ii, the animals never
seeing the hurdle until they were right up
to it. Exhibitions of jumping and vaulting
followed after which the artillery went
through It's eyolutions, doing some espe--
cially fine work.
Successful as the Horse show is proving
this year, it is not at all representative of
missouri horses and considerable disap
pointment has been expressed and local
pride hurt. Missouri claims to produce as
fine horses for the ring. track or road as
any state in the Union. At last years
show her breeders were well represented.
This year Missouri horses are few and lar
between.
The reason for this lies in the conduct of
last years show and the preliminaries for
the present one Missouri breeders became
thoroughly dissatisfied. They claim that
they have been Disseminated against by
Secretary Ashbrook in favor of Kentucky
and breeders from other states which the
secretary was determined to induce to
come here. They felt that it would not
be fair field and no favor, and SO have
STAYED away. Some of the few who have
at the awards in certain classes.
Whatever the Kansas City Horse show
is. 1t should above all be thoroughly repre-
sentative of Missouri and horses of the
Southwest This the present show is NOT.
1t Is to be hoped that another year the
management will be such that every Mis-
souri, breeder will be at the show with
the pick of his horses. Then. with fair
judging, this state can hold her own with
: Kentucky Illinois or any state in the
Union.
How the Prizes Went.
The first event on the programme yester-
day was the special for the best boy driver
under IA years of age. There We're but TWO
entries: John s; Bratton Dr.. OF Sc; Louis,
and Willard Taft, of Kansas City. The prize
of Buzzicotts complete camp outfit was
givsn to Master Bratton.
The Suburban belt railroads special for
walk, trot and canter saddle horses drew
seven entries. including such fine animals
as Rodney, Burton. Dublin. and Prince.
The horses were put through some artistic
steps, Frank Wilcox's Rodney being an
especial favorte with the crowd. The prizes
were awarded in this order by Judges Quin-
ton and Elliott; Dublin. owned by Newgass
& Bratton, of st. Louis: Burton. owned by
Ball Bros, Versailles. Ky: Rodney. owned
by Frank B. Wilcox, Kansas City. and
Prince. John T. Hughes. Lexington. Ny.
rial for horses in harness for a 500 purse,
The honors were divided between NJ. H.
Tichenor 4 Co., of Chicago. and Newgass
d Bratton, St Louis. richenor & CO.
Challenger won first prize, and their Wake
Bell won second prize. while Newgass &
carried Off third and fourth honors re-
spectively. OF the sixteen advertised en-
tries nine showed in the arena. The judges
were Messrs. Stericker and Elliott.
Five entries competed for the $500 purse
for GATED saddlers in the Kansas City
Pittsburg & Gulf special They were Bud
Arna Washington. Nutter. Monte Donna
and Eagleite. The horses We're put through
their gaits, after which Judges Quinton
and Elliott awarded first prize TO ]. t.
Crenshaws Monte Donna. second to Anna
Washington, owned by John r. Hughes.
and third TO Eagleite. owned by Mrs. G.
". OF IODekH-
But two entries competed for the William
+. Doerr Challenge cup. The requirements
called for the best pair to victoria and the
cup must be won two years in succession
to become the property of winner. Both en-
tries We're voted, very swell by the specta-
tors; judges Bronson and Stericker award
ed the cup TO r. McC. Lords Brilliance and
Botanic. giving *. B. Armour's Telegraph
and Telephone the red badge of honor
The Hotel Savoy special brought ten of
the advertised fourteen entries into the
arena The purse was $780, and was for
single horse to road wagon. owner to drive.
The horses were put through rather long
and vigorous showing before Judges Quin-
winners. An impromptu race took place
the cinder track between Ed Suite and
Colonel John T. Hughes that appealed
strongly TO the sporty tendencies of the
Suites buggy turned over in the arena
the wheels sinking into rut. Mr.. Suite
was on his feet in moment and sprane
for the bride. catching the reins and bring
ing the horse TO standstill inside of ff-
teen yards. The buggy axles We're slightly
sprung and the horse. Sibyl- was skinned
on the forelegs. The prizes were awarded
10 Sfbyl. owned by Ed Suite. Kansas City
Laird I8Gs, Boy I9hn Ss,1 T. Hughss a,;, Lexington
City: King Salisbury. Ball Bros. Yer,
sailles. Ky.
While the Lawton & Burnap special was
being shown in the tanbark arena, Ton
Bass put Miss Rex through a special per
formance on the cinder path in front Of
the grand stand. AS usual. the appea anct
of this magnificent animal was the sigma
for al outburst of applause. rr
The lawton & Burnap special WAS fol
horses any breed, conformation and sound
ness only considered. The purse was $40
and the judges were Messrs. Bronson Quin
ton and Stericker. There were eleven en-
tries shown in hand. The prizes were giver
Orde fro oil NfaI>t