Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-22

IewistOn'S first interstate talr closed
Saturday night. 1t has proven great
success. The efforts of the directors and
those directly interested in its welfare
are to be congratulated for their energy
and activity in promoting the enterprise.
Saturdays attendance was 432o, bring
ing the grand total for the week up to
a. ,64 paid admissions.
Aside from the little misunderstand-
ing of the horsemen and one of the
Judges the fair passed off as one of the
most harmonious fairs ever held at any
place.
Already arrangements have been made
to give matinee races every Saturday and
purse of $500 per month has been guar
anteed The races will be maintained
throughout the winter season.
Yesterday at the fair grounds dilapi-
dated appearance was noticeable. Booths
were being torn down; the big Midway
show was moving and the stock men
were preparing to 60. Within another
"a hours every vestige Of exhibits i'll the
big pavilion will have been removed and
the big hall will be closed until some
other memorable event.
The Midway show, which has been one
Of the leading attractions, both on the
grounds and in this city, left at O'Clock
this morning for Portland, where they
will spend the winter.
The big events of the closing day were
the five races pulled off at the track. The
first race put on was special mile "con-
ISOLATION" trot, best three in FIVE.
D. T. S., kittie Caution, Vinmont and
Phil N. were entered. At the book
makers stall the pools were in favor OF
d. 7. s., though Vinmont was also a ia
vorite.
which put her out Of place in the first
three. heats. The first heat was run in
2:26, Phil N coming under the wire first
d. 7. S. second; Kittie Caution, third
and Vinmont, fourth
The second heat d. T. S. came under
first; kittie Caution, second; Phil N third
and Vinmont fourth. Time, 2:244.
In the third heat Kittie Caution held
her feet all the way through, coming un.
the wire length ahead of Phil N, who
was second D. T. S, third and Vinmon1
fourth. Time 2:25H. In this heat the
driver of d. 7. S. gave the reins to some
one in the crowd, but after several inef
iectual attempt to start, Judge Willis or
dered the regular driver in.
In the fourth heat Kittie Caution came
In good first; D. r. S., second; Phil N
third. Time 2:26K.
In the fifth heat Kittie Caution again
came under first; D. T. S, second ant
Phil N third. Time 2:25H.
Summary First money, Kittie eau
uon' second money, D. 7. S.; thirt
money, Phil N.
The next heat was three Lights mile
dash, weight for age (sex allowance)
purse 500. Alto, Harry N, General Step
toe Yellow Girl and De Capo were ell
tered and stared. 1t was easy money fo
tue .favorite, Harry N; Yellow Girl, sec
ond; de Capo, third. Time, :554.
The next race was one fourth mill
dash, special purse 500. Funny; Steam
boat Bill. Molly Riley, Tom Nixon
Skipper and Gussie L started. Skippe
was the favorite and came in good first
Funny, second; Tom Nixon, third. Tim
1874.
The next was x mile consolidation
Tor purse of 500. Harpoon, Willowa
heno' POGO Tempo, Cogent and Mis-
henson started. They ended Miss Rem
son. hrst; Willowa, second; POGO Tempo
third, time: 1:I6H.
The next race was one-fourth mil
special at IFS pounds, purse $I35. B
the time this race was run it was dar
and difficult for the judges to discern til
numbers on the riders arm. Pat Tucker
fopulist and Miss Miller started. Whe