The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

ST Louis. May THE disciples of
jain turned out Ia full force today at the
fair grounds. where the twenty-sevenfh
annual tourney Is being held The weather
was very wet A crowd Of Ss.es turned
out 10 see the contests.
The forenoon was taken up with class
competitions 81 Gle ~actives," who made
a fine appearance Ia their gray uniforms
During the contest there were fully 5.ei9
Turner's on the field al one time. Their
work In handling the steel wands and put
ting the sixteen pound shots was a reve-
lation 10 noytces. In marking the classes
IN wand work the judges gave so many
points Tor accuracy and form These
marks. as well as those made IL all the
other contests, are averaged up. and the
class making the highest average wins.
For this reason, added TO the presence CT
judges and the great number OF Turner'S
centesiIng. Il Will be impossible 10 an
nouncc the winners until Monday.
Several good records were made today.
In putting the shot with the right hand
r. Saue-s. OF the Dayton O.. club. cover
ed n feet. and Steve Reprecht. OF the
South Side TuraEsmesn0e OF Chicago.
threw the shot 81. feet z. inches with his
left. Tnese were the hest records made.
Hundred-ysrd races we're part OF the
forenoon Programme, each member Of
every turhyegrin present being obliged 10
run. The usual Turner costumes were
worn by the contestants. who were fur
fher handicapped by having to wear
sLnooth-soied shoes It took several hours
TO run these races. four or FIVE men run
ming in each heat. The time was taken
By an electrical device. and a picture OF
the finish of each heat was taken at the
same time.
In the afternoon "Mendcr' exercises by
the seniors took up an hours time. and
then followed that part Of the programme
which seemed most TO interest the public.
They were the mass exercises OF the St.
Louis Juniors with dumbeIls and on paral-
lei bars. The former were executed in
tune with the music of a band. and were
we'll done. Mass exercises by ladies'
classes. including singing, concluded that
part of the programme.
In addition TO the literary and singing
competitions. shooting contests are being
held on the grounds OF the Central sharp
shooters Association at Bahringville, ST.
Louis county These will continue to-
morrow.
Wrestling completed the days pro-
gramme. There are a large number of
gymnastic instructors present In differapt
capacities.
A prominent feature of the funniest
Was the fine hospital service that has been
established on the grounds by the sani-
tary committee. The city provides sur
geons. and the ambulance has been kept
busy answering emergency calls from
different points OF the field. AS yet there
have been no serious accidents. the cas-
uaities consisting OF disiocations sprains
and bruises. which were numerous. A
Denver Turner whose name could not be
ascertained was struck on the head with
a sixteen-pound shot. but was not seri-
ously hurt. To avoid the necessity OF
sending patients to the city hospital pro-
vision has been made at a number of
private hospitals for their care. So far
but one man has had 10 take advantage
OF this service.
In textile hell on the fair grounds is a
fine display Of drawings, needlework ETC.
executed By the pupiis OF schools under
the jurisdiction of the North American
Gmynastic Union. The Kansas City So
cieiar Turnverein has an excellent exhibit
of kindergarten work done by children
under years of age.
In the evening exercises. consisting of
speeches and musical numbers were held
al Exposition hail.
The first heat of the bicycle race for am
ateurs was run. The leaders in the sew
eral heats were:
First heat-Aifred Schmidt, Harlem.
Chicago. e:33. Second heats. c. Gerger.
of South st. Louis Turnverein. 2:34 Third
heat-E. Erpelding. Chicago Turnge-
melnde. 2:s6.
The final of this race viii be run off
tomorrow.