The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-04


Special TO tho Scranton Tribune.
Dallas. Pa, Oct. a. Between 1000 and
5000 persons were in attendanc. at to-
days meet of the Dallas Union Agri-
cultural society. The rainy weather of
yesterday had given place to Il sun.
shine that was none too warm to dis
pei the GOODNESS of the northwest wind
that prevailed.
During the afternoon the two races
that were held over from yesterday
were finished. The first race was won
In easy fashion by Il Scranton horse.
Smith Gorman's Post Haste in straight
heats. The second race was captured
by Miss Jennie, of Wilkes Barre, after
an interesting duel of tive heats with
Slasller Boy, of Avoca.
During the racing a large uncovered
platform near the Judges stand. which
was crowded with people. gave way,
and men, women and children were
thrown in a promscuous heap to the
ground, about six feet. Wonderful to
relate. no one was hurt.
1t was announced from the Judges
stand during the afternoon that John
j. Phillips. formerly president and sec
rctary of the association and who was
well-known throughout Luzcrne cotin-
1y. had died in Sterling, Ky., ON We'd
nesday night.
The fair Will be continued on Satur-
day, and good racing events are schcd-
uled for that afternoon. \ large num-
ber of Scrantonians We're present to-
day.
MUD of the very StickieSt kind and
with a forty horsepower suction that
played hob with low-cut shoes and
lubbcrs prevailed on every part Of tho
grounds except on the race course. The
managers of the fair did the very best
they could to alleviate this unfortun-
ate state of affairs. and all the morn
I'M" layers Of straw. sawdust and earth
We're sprnklcd promiscuously. These
only served for Il short time. as the
constant tranplnS over these appar-
emily dry passwnys soon soaked the
saWdust and straw through.
Fakirs Were Shrewd.
a few of the fakirs on the ground
had foresight enough to provide long
boards and laid them to their places of
business. being well rewarded for so
doing. Other fakirs transplanted their
gratis to more accessible points but
everywhere the mud and water abound
ed more than ankle deep. and if colds
are not the rule in this part of Luzerne
county for the next few days or weeks
as a result of Il visit to the Dallas fair
today, it will be Il dispensation almost
4 miracle.
The track had dried out nicely and
presented fairly good surface for the
fcet-footcd PAGERS and trotters circling
about it. 1t was yet Il trife "cuppy'
and slow, but should be in prime con-
dition for tomorrow events. The Dali
las course is reputed to be one of the
fastest tracks in Northern Pennsyl-
Nania. and it was Il little disappoint-
ing to visiting horsemen that the rain
mad so well-nigh spoiled it for yester-
days and today's races.
In spite of the terrible walking The
crowds appeared 10 enjoy themselves
II was n iinc chance for the male Dor
tlon to show their gallantry. and most
or the young men escorting maidens
from one point of vantage to the other
We're quick to seize upon it,
oNercoats and heavy wraps We're the
rule and not the exception. and the
heavier the apparel the more fitting it
was. for 4 cold north wind and the pre-
Nall!nE dampncsS made Il regular fall
day OF 1t. The men and boys without
oVercoats went around with their hands
showed in their trousers pockets wuv
up to the elbows.
The directors OF the fair held a meet
ing on Wednesday night and decided TO
hold the fair an additional day In
order to do so they concluded To nut
the 2.lS class and the road race over
until tomorrow, and the 2.45 and the
free-for-all on Saturday, finishing the
races postponed by the rain this after
noon.
Broke Her Contract.
Miss Leroy. the professional aero
naut. VINO has been advertised 10 he
shot from cannon into the air and to
descend to earth with Il parachute, has
broken her contract With the fair man.
ayers, Her manager did not even have
the courtesy to inform the fair asso-
citation that she would not appear. 4
large number of people We're dsup-
pointed today by this failure but il is
not the associations fault. Secretary
Norton exhibited the signed contract
10 the reporters to convince them of
this.
AT l O'Clock Mcirli's concert band |
OF Piynouth' began the days proceed
ings today by striking up the popular
coon, Coon, Coon from their seats |
in the srand-stand. Then The stand
began To ill up gradually and by the
time the racers We're called out, at . |
O'Clock, there We're nearly thousand |
persons in it, while the track on both |
sides was lined for nearly furlong
win those who preferred 10 stand ont |