Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
GOVERNORS
Very Much in Evidence at
the State Fair at White
River Junction.
CROWD OF $4,000 PEOPLE
Fressnt-Address by Secretary of
Cattle and Morgan Horses
Scme II Ot Racing.

White River Junction. Sept l2.-The 18th
annual Vermont State fair opened to-day
at Billings Park under tho auspices of the
Vermont state Agricultural society and
the Billings Park association. The wealth.
er to-day was pleasant and indications
point to a large attendance during the
next few days. The exhibit OF agricul-
tural, ddirying and stock products are up
10 the usual excellent stlnd1r1. The list
OF entries in every department is large and
others are still coming in to-day. i hc it,
crease in premiums and purses, which
uow amount to about $4,000 has been u
stimulus TO exhibitors. Large scope is
given 10 woman's work and has brought
out numerous exhibits of feminine skill
and taste.
There are larger entries in sheep, nota-
bly, merinos and graded cattle. in which
Jerseys lead, than has been made in many
years. For the first time in the history
uf the fair, Morgan horses are given sep
arate class with premiums of 500.
The result of the first day was satisfac-
tory both in number and quality of ex-
hibits. The races were good considering
the dirty condition of the track.
245, trot and pace; purse 500.
Lexington, b. G.. Wm. O'Neill). l ]
llolcn May, b. m. CA. S. Batchclder.2 9
Bay Stone, b. g., On. II. WheeleD....3
Telephone Boy, b. g., tMullen and
hampIetD '....'...'....'.'..' !
Factory, h. g., j. +. Marston...,...5
North Star CHI g. G. +. Batchelder
and Fausuna, ch. m, ]. w. Sever
ance, dstanced in first heat)
Time, 2;2lh, 2:231a, 2;22.
2:22 trot and pace, purse $500.
Tom Reed, c. 6. John McGratM.. 4 8 l
Hugh Mack, b. g. CA. T. Batchel-
dcD....... .......... ......... .......3 l
Dandy Boy, b. g. (E. II. Ge;chclD.2 ;
Agnes e., b. m. III. Pope)..........5 3 3
Rosebrino, b. m. 81. +. Mdrston). g ; 1 4
Eritta ch. m. (Walter b. FarmeD.4 I dr.
Miss Casca, ch m IF. Fl. Hyde)...7 Or
Time, 2;23i2, 2:2lIa. ?:22 2:2i.
White River Junction. Sept. 18th, sec
ond day of the Vermont State Fair was
marked by the largest attendance in the
A. years Of the society's history, c2V1l peo-
pie passing the gates today.
This was governors day and there was
present the following distinguished per-
sons: Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
Gov. +. c. Smith and staff, EX-C;ovs.
Ormsbee, Page. Dillingham;, Pingrce. EN-
Lieut. Gov Fisk, Senators Proctor and
Ross and Congressman Grout
Secretary Wilson gave "A line address.
He was introduced by Senator Proctor.
Following the address brief speeches were
made by Gov. Smith, EX-Govornors Farm
ham, Page, Dillingham;, Ormsbeo and
Pingree. Col. G. w. Hooker OF Brljtle-
boro introduced the speakers in his usual
happy manner
/ There was remarkably large and fine
show of cattle upon the track. Tn" Nor
gan horse exhibition WAS attractive and
created much enthusiasm. There were two
hot races. The 2;l2 and 2:lS Classea. These
weCo fighting races and each heat was fin
lshed under the whip.
PIP class tot and pace. purse $3.50.
Journeyman, h. $ w. O'NoiD .........i
Jack Brother, b. e. (W. w. RowseD.2 2 ,
Doctor L., +. g. CA. w. Carter).......3 2 3
Robert b., b. &. Charles TayloD....i 4 4
Time, 2:l6. 217 2lSia
2:lS class, trot and pace. puCse $500.
Henry Girl, hr. m. by Henry s.,
lt'. Il. Lang)..... ... ...............3 | !
IIot Stuff. br. m. or. F.. Fulton)..1 4 > !
Nancy Athon, b. m. C. q. Cook). . 4
l.ottie c., b. m. Of. j. MilleD.....4 8 8
View View 70. m. (W. w. Bow
| CrS)..... ............ ......... ......6 d 3