The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-08

and he was awarded blue and red rib
bons on all. w, D. Richardson, who
has the prize Guernsey herd of America,
was also given prizes on his cattle.
There were some choice sheep and
swine also exhibited. In Poland China
hogs, Mr.. Geo. P. Gilman stands at the
head of the list.
Owing to the unfit condition of the
track the trotting races were declared
off, much to the disappointment of the
crowd. A running race, however, was
pulled off, but it was tame affair.
Mud was too deep for any use.
|, J. S. Parks, the vetran fruit grower
of Pleasant Mound, had an attractive
display of various varieties OF apples, as
so also did Mr.. Carl Conkling, of Gar
den City. Both gentlemen said that
the crop this year is light.
Gov. Lind and j. Adam Bede enter
tanned the people for an hour or more,
and the rain did not prevent them from
securing an attentive hearing. Both
gentlemen were enthusiastically re-
ceived, and as their line of thought and
manner of delivery took radically
divergent channels, the audience was
held without difficulty. Whatever
might have resulted in bright sun
light, the weeping condition of the
overhanging clouds gave ]. Adam the
best opportunity to play upon the feel
ings of his hearers. They wanted some
thing of the funny order, and it is need
less to say that they got it. Both gen.
tlemen returned to St, Paul on the 400
o'clock train.
Wednesday was the second day of the
county fair at Garden City, and large
crowd was in attendance, In many re-
spects this was the best fair yet held at
Garden City. The grounds look better
than usual, the grass being green and
close cropped, and the buildings fresh
ly painted. Considerable money has
been expended in the way of better
ments, by tho fair association, and the
result is plainly visible.
The exhibits are on the same lines as
heretofore. The cattle and horse ex-
hibits are not large but the quality is
excellent. A separate tent has been
provided for the poultry exhibit, which
is large and creditable, and includes a
display by Mr.. hubert, whose poultry
farm is near the city.
Floral hall, as in past years, is the
great center of attraction. The dis
plays are numerous and of varied
kinds, from fancy work to fruits and
from paintings to cheese and butter.
Porter & Pay are represented by a
beautiful display of their work.
Several horse races were had Wednes-
day afternoon and were enjoyed by all,
no accidents occurring to mar the day.
The event of the day was the address
by Hon. Moses Clapp, who was intro
duced by President w. H. Over. Mr..
Clapp is an impressive speaker and his
ideas are always sensible His address yes
terday was listened to with the closest
attention and was followed by hearty
round of applause. He did not attempt
to mix politics in his remarks, but gave
a good, clever talk on subjects of in
terest to farmers and Others.
The Vernon Center band was on
hand and discoursed a number of Sc
lections. This is an excellent organi-
cation and Vernon Center should be
proud of it.
A pleasing feature of the day was a
drill given by the Young Ladies'
Athletic club of Garden City. Sixteen
young ladies neatly dressed in costumes
of blue and white went through variou
marching evolutions that were greatly
enjoyed by the spectators and showed
much careful training. The club gave
an entertainment in the evening.
Two church societies furnished meals
on the grounds, and there are plenty of
forms of amusement, but no gambling
devices of any kind are allowed.
Had the weather been favorable Thurs
day there would have been an immense
crowd present. Forty from this city
went by train Wednesday and many
more drove over, but more would have
gone over Thursday but for the rain.
The greatest credit is due the fair
management for the interest which has
been displayed and the amount of work
done to make this years fair the sue
cess which it has been Secretary
Dickinson and the other officers have
been indefatigable in their endeavors.
COT THE VlccING DIG