The times., 1899-09-06
UPPER MARLBORO FAIR
The First Day Presents More At.
fractions Than Ever Before.
The People of Prince George County
Enjoying the Most Important Local
Event of the Yenr-A Fine Exhibi-
tion of Farm Products-ResuIts of
SteepIechase and Other Races

After being deserted for nearly a year
the grounds Of the Southern Maryland Fair
al Upper Marlboro yesterday presented an
animated picture. 1t was the opening day
OF the seventh annual fair given under the
auspices Of the Agricultural Fair Asso-
citation, of Prince George county, and it
was decided success, in many particu-
lars surprising the first day of previous
fairs in that county At an early hour
in the day the residents of Prince George
and the surrounding counties were astir,
and hardly had the dew dried from the
ground when great caravans made up OF
every conceivable kind OF vehicles were
moving along the highways leading 10 the
fair grounds. Arriving there the crowds
moved about the grounds, enjoying the
lowing Of thoroughbred cattle, the neigh
ing OF horses, the cackle Of fowl the
Quacking of geese, or spent a quiet
hour ia the household department admir-
ing the many beautiful things fashioned
and made by the women of the county.
The feature OF the day was the racing,
which WAS excellent. There were four
events, the first being q trot for the $3.50
class. followed by two running races. and
ending with steeplechase for two miles
ana quarter, over thirteen hurdles. The
greatest interest centred in the steeple-
chase. in which five horses started On the
second time around the inside track the
favorite, Floraline bolted at the fourth
hurdle, and was out OF the race. When
the remaining four horses We're return
ing 10 the inside run, Kaiser, who was
making the result doubtful in the minds
OF the bettors, fell at the ninth hurdle
The race was finally won By w. Holmead' s
Watchman. with Lost Chord second, and
w p. Browning & Co.'S Phoebus third.
The number Of exhibits and exhibitors
is much larger than ar any other previous
fair given under the auspices OF the asso-
ciaIi0n, and the class OF live stock and
poultry shows great improvement in breed
ing- The quality Of the field products is
Slse Euch better than formerly. There is
also e splendid exhibition OF farm equip
rents. rhe hoeSshold department is the
Oalg ess IN watch Any awards were made
yesosrssaE Il this department the exhibits
we're Haay end beautiful and. considering
the rsre excellence CT the articles il COM
petieiea. these NAe captured prizes should
Zee proud eg tAs distinction Among those
who wers awarded premiums in this de-
pSrtUec- were Mrs c Y. A Clagstt, silk
QUIT Mss DoIlis Hill. crazy quilt; Mrs.
J. X Roberts. KorsIed work; Miss Monroe
work II Gotten; Miss Amelia Bowie, knitted
work; Miss Kate Hill; croeheting; Miss
Venie Wilson, quilt; Edith Hill, afghan;
Mrs. TolsOn, a rug; Mrs. II. B. Bird, en-
broiderT; Mrs. John Phillips, embroidery;
Mrs. John Duysll, rug; Miss McGreggor,
drawn work: Mrs c. Hall, buttonhole
work: Mrs. H B. Bird. knitted slippers;
Mrs. John s Wilson, silk embroidery on
sarfn; Mrs. E. J. Bayne, embroidery on
chenille; Mrs R. S. Bowie. painting on
china; Carrie Brooke, crocheted slippers in
wool. The premiums for work by children
under twelve years OF age were awarded
10 Miss Carroll Wilson for plain sewing
and TO Miss Olivia Murray.
The work in the household department
was judged by Miss n. Shehan, OF Wash
ington.
In the exhibition Of field and garden pro-
duce there were many excellent specimens.
There was also on exhibition a variety
OF preserves, jellies, breads, wines, and
cakes, all home made A rare exhibit, con-
sidering the season Of the year, was that
OF Mrs. Columbus Pumphrey, who showed
an excellent quality OF strawberries. The
exhibit Of the Maryland experimental sta
tion il charge Of Prof. T. L. Taliaferro,
also attracted much attention, and was a
matter of great interest 10 the farmers of
the surrounding counties There were be-
tween seventy and seventy-fve different
kinds Of wheat, oats. and rye shown which
were grown on the experimental farm.
Besides the grain mentioned there were
shown eight different kinds of sugar and
common corn The exhibit OF the Patuxent
Planters Club was also very creditabie,
and Consisted OF fruit and vegetables Of ex-
ceilent quality in great variety. The ex-
hlbit from the Cheltenham House OF
Reformation, consisting of clothing, shoes,
and chairs made by the inmates. also at
tracted considerable attention. diminu-
tive model OF the home, showing the five
houses, cut from a block of wood by one
of the inmates with penknife, was greatly
admired
Today and tomorrow those who attend
the fair viii have an opportunity to test
the political pulse Of the voters OF Prince
George county. BY agreement it has been
arranged that J. Walter Smith. Democratic
candidate for Governor of the State. and
the aspirsnts for other State Offices will
address the people al the fair grounds. On
the following day Governor Lowndes. who
is seeking denomination, and his lieuten-
ants viii be on hand and speak to the
people.
The. results OF the races were as follows:
First race-Th hree-rninute class; best in 5.
HaIie g. + Atkins ns).-.-..-..------... 3
Crow q. C. Nelson) ................... 1
Lee Wilkes CP wilcox ............
Time. 2:SO.
oecohc IAce-tlhI nllie nealss purse SiuU
lucette tF- d. Nler) .--.....--------...-.- j j
Wa Song (F. HslD .-...-.--........... 2
LHli B. fBrigiEtwood Stables) ...-.......... 3 8
TEne, Ds5I.
Third race-Tiree- quarter mile dish; purse 500
yenteance won; Carrie, second. and The Tory,
thiro Time, lis.
The officials Of the track are: Starter o.
trotters, Joe Graeson; starter OF runners.
G. Z. Hall; Judge and timer OF runners, w
W. Hutchinson, and Judge and timer OF
trotters, G. p. Zeuhorst and Dr. r. S. Hin.