The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-07
GREAT BIG CROWDS
Ten Thousand People at the
Guthrie State Fair.
FINE RACES TO BE SEEN
Some Recent Political and
Social Events.

Guthrie, .. II, Oct. 6.-(Special) jim
der the stimulating influence Of cooler
weather. the attendance at the staLe fair
has reached gratifying proportions, the
crowd on the grounds today being esri-
mated at over 1000 people. The feature
Of the day was a parade - the business
streets of uGthrie by the Sons Of Her
mann. which was participated n by Gov
ernor Barnes and his staff, the Rough
Riders, company A of the National Guard
and nearly hundred floats contributed
by the business men of the city.
The go trotting race yesterday was
won by Vendee; Local, second, and Ariel,
third Time, 2:39, 2:26 and 2:27 Ia
The 2:35 pacing race was won by ing
W; Lena Dear. second. and Dandy, chird.
Time, 2:36. 2:37 ana 2:26 L.
The three-quarters dash and repeat was
won by Rosewood. Time Ill IL Cap
tain Lamar was second and Gray Dick,
tn I'd
The half mile dash for two-year-olds
was won by Antelope. Time 81.
AAC4l. L. 81 II uIJ Oh w OOQ WARD, was in
the city today on his way to Edmond 20
attend a meeting of the Normal school
board Of regents. During his absence in
California the Democrats of his district
nominated Charley Thacker of Mang,Im.
for the place so ably filled by Senator
Marum in the legislative council two
years ago and where he 81 2cessfullv
champiOned a number Of measures of vital
importance to his district, notably the free
grass, quarantine and Alva Normal school
Dill 1t was his constant watchturness
for the interests Of Ills district, which en-
braces eight Of the extreme western coun-
ties, that gave him the title, the senator
from the short grass country" He made
up mis- mind, however to quit politics,
temporarily at least. 20 go INFO stock
raising. which ne finds much more DO
1table. The Alva Normal school. which
is the outgrowth Of his pet measure Two
years ago, is rapidly nearing completion
and VIII be under roof and ready for
occupancy by January !. He IS not wor-
ried over the bitter attacks made upon The
school and declares mat the antagonisu
will change to feeling Of pride when
the beautiful builIjng is once In use.
The marriage of Captain R. V. Hoffman
to Miss Estena Conklins. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Z. L. Conkling. of the Sac and
Fox agency, was solemnized at the home
of the brides parents Last evening. Cap
tain Hoffman is we'll known in this city.
where he has host of friends, and has a.
wide acquaintance and many personal
friends over the territory. He became
generally known during the time he so
ably represented the United States. as
assistant United States district attorney.
During the last call for troops from Ok
lahoma, Captain Hoffman, not without
sacrifice of personal and business inter
ests, volunteered his services TO his coun-
try and raised a company of men for the
Oklahoma battalion. Of which he IS at
present it's most worthy captain, loved.
honored and respected by all his men.
Captain Hoffman. IN his military career.
maintains that same degree of unwaver-
ing integrity and gentlemanly courtesy
and bearing that made up his EVERYDAY
life as a private citizen Miss Conkling
is one of Oklahoma's most gifted and
charming young ladies'; richly endowed
with the gifts Of nature and added ac-
complishments. she is perfect type Of
noble womanhood She is the daughter Of
Mr.. z. l. ConkIng, OF the wealthy firm
Of Hoffman. Charles and Conkling. bank /
ers and merchants az the agency The /!
floral offerings and decorations were elab- I
crate and beautiful. A large number OF (
invitations were sent to their friends in /
the territory and many Of their immedi- /
ate friends were present. The congratula- /
tons which were shower upon then,
constituted a continual ovation. They
were generously remembered by their /
friends in a large number of handsome /
presents. The bride and groom viii en-
Joy their honeymoon in the east. where /
they VIII take an extensive bridal trip