The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-14
MANAGER MILLSs TRIUMPH.

doubt as TO the social triumph OF the horse
show.
MANAGER MILI.S'S TRIUMPH.
Another triumph was that Of Manager
Mills. Uniformly quiet and unassuming,
skilled in his business and armed with the
confidence of hundred personal friend
ships. he delivered TO the public of Indian
apolis the greatest show, at least for the
opening night. that has been held outside
of Madison-square Garden. In the ring he
had the most Representative judges that
have passed upon classes in any arena this
year. That their judgment met with popu-
lar approval made evident by the lib
eral applause that greeted the awards.
These judges were General John h. Cas-
tleman, Louisville, Ky; Aurel Batonyi, OF
New York; ]. Il. Bowles. OF Bardstown,
Ky; George L. Goulding, of Denver; II. Il.
NJ. Crane, of Chicago. and Dean r. Low.
OF Topeka, Kan. The ring committee for
the evening was equally as representative.
1t was composed of Governor w T. Dur
bin, Mayor Bookwalter, Charles Mayer.
Mortimer Levering, II. S. Fraser and r.
P. Van Camp.
Promptly at o'clock the bugler. Frank
Mills, jr, sounded the assembly and the
first class saddle horses. entered the gate.
This class was for a walk trot and canter.
the horses to be judged for their quality.
manner PAGES and conformation Eleven
horses responded TO the bugle call. They
performed about the ring 10 the enthusing
strains of the indianapolis Horse Show
march, and the favorites with the specta-
tors received abundant applause as they
performed the gaits required
The last horse to enter the arena was the
beautiful mare Florida, ridden by Miss
Elise Castleman. Miss Castleman is the
daughter OF Gen. j. b. Castleman. Of Louis
VILE KY, who was one of the judges. but
who during this class withdrew from the
stand Miss Castleman was the only wom-
an in the arena, and she was applauded as
she went round the ring. first on walk.
then on trot and last on a canter. The
judges found such an abundance OF good
material in the class that they were long
In making UP their minds as TO the first
choice. During this period there was no
doubt as to what exhibit the popular mind
favored. whenever the judges went about
Florida. on whom Miss Castleman sat with
seeming assurance that she rode the best.
there was ripple Of applause.
MISS CASTLEMAN WON.
When the judges finally tied the blue
rosette to the bride Of Florida Miss Cas-
tleman bowed and the spectators applaud
ed. Florida is beautiful bay mare. Ken
lucky bred. and Is now the property of A
r. Hopper, Of London. who will take her
across the water after the Madison-square
Garden show Not the less demonstratIye
were the spectators when the second rib
bon was tied on Anita B.. the handsome
u 2af
Ky. E. R. Sims. who rode Governor
Francis, a Missouri saddle horse. received
the third ribbon, which met with prompt
Endorsement from the spectators.
Sixteen horses responded to the bugle
for the second class. This was for road
sters. and was one Of the largest exhibits
ever made. This class was for trotters the
horse to score 90 per cent and the ap-
pointments 40 per cent. There was little
in the class to dispute with W. A Rules
Kansas City mare. Corrinne. shown by a
E. Ashbrook. She is not only splendid
individual and possessed perfect appoint
ments, but she had the advantage OF
clever exhibitor In Mr.. Ashbrook. There
was quite a question OF judgment between
Bessie Allen and Anartist. but the con-
clusion OF the judges was in favor Of
Anartist. who excelled In conformation.
Bessie Allen received third award.
The class for pairs OF park horses vas
another victory IN the long chain OF The
Parader and Creighton. @. f. Palmer's
crack pair. Their style and action. well
as complete appointments. were the high
points in scoring Mr.. Palmer never dis
played their qualities In better fashion
than last night. the long straightaway CIV
ing him unusual advantages A local ex-
hibit that merited much commendsticn
from the judges was that OF Mrs. l. g.
Ayrez, who sent her team. Chesapeake and
Delaware. into the arena and received thirs