Evening star., 1907-08-28
BUSINESS BOOMS At FAIR
BUT ALASAND ALACK-No SHELL
GAMES THIS YEAR.
And No Race Betting in the open-So
Good Folks May Go With
out Fear.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opeclal DlSpatcn 10 Inc star.
ROCKVILLE, August 2s.-Notwithstand-
Ing that heavy clouds hung over the fair
grounds this morning and that gentle show
ers fell at intervals, visitors began to ar
rive at the fair at an early hour and con-
tinued to pour into the grounds in a steady
stream until afternoon. when the gathering
was estimated at between five and six
thousand. The attendance Of county peo-
pie was unusually large. For years many
citizens have remained away from the
fair because betting on the races was per-
mitted, but now that this feature has been
eliminated the anti-bettors are turning out
in force and bringing their neighbors with
them. AS a result, today was one of the
best second days in the society's history.
The judging of exhibits began this morn
Ing and some of the premium winners will
De announced this evening. The judges in
the various departments are: Horses-D. H.
Rice of Towson and Richard l. Lea of
Clarksville. Cattle, sheep and hogs-G. Ar
thur Bell of Washington. Farm products
and fruits-Frank ]. Downey of Sandy
Spring Garden products-William V.
voght Of Tenleytown. Poultry..A: E, War
Works of art-Miss Emma Stabler of Spen-
cerville. Culinary-Mrs. Charles Veirs of
atocEyils; ~ Dairy products-M. NJ. Rouzer
Boarman of Washington, b. c. Hams
Col; Washington Bowie Of Baltimore. Md.
Ghiidren's en- dePartment.Mrs; Henry H: Mil
klns of Olney and John w. Whtesde of
Brookeville.
No Sharpers Around
At 10 o'clock this morning the grand pa
raue of teams, horses, etc, was held and
will be repeated tomorrow morning at the
same hour.
A feature of the fair this year is the
absence Of games of chance. Fakers are
present in considerable numbers, but are
compelled to confne their operations to
legitimate labors.
Among the exhibits the display of flowers
and growing plants attracts attention Gist
Blair of Washington offered premiums of
S15 and $40 for displays in this depart
ment
W. o. Welsh of Bristol, Md, is exhibit
ing great curiosity in the shape of
calf. The animal has two perfect heads,
two tails. six feet and but single body
1t was born on Mr.. Welsh's farm.
When the first race was called this after
noon the grand stand was we'll filled and
the track encircled with spectators. The
sport, and includes two harness events.
the PA trot and 217 pace. mixed,
for purse of $4OO; the 219 trot and 222
pace, mixed, for a purse Of $4OOAand two
runs-a mile dash and a half mile and
peat event, each for purse of $3.50
Racing Was Right Good.
The racing yesterday seemed to satisfy
trot and 2.33 pace, mixed; a running event
at four furlongs and repeat. and a five
furlong run and repeat. r. E. Biggs of
Baltimore acted as starter and Henry w.
Burruss of Baltimore, John H. Gheen of
Washington and Lee Offutt and David H.
Warfield of Rockville were the judges and
timers. Owing to the fact that the circuit
court refused to grant a license permitting
pool selling the bookmakers stands were
unoccupied. but those who visited the fair
for the purpose of specializing on. the
chances of the horses were not disap-
pointed and every fellow with the price
was able to get his money down. During
the afternoon there were several fights
on the grounds due to disagreements over
bets.
The first race of the day, a harness event,
was won by Pensader. owned by Herman
Tyson of Newark, Del, In straight heats.
of Cumberland. was an easy second. and
Billy Stone belonging to F. B. Hershey of
Waynesboro. Pa, captured third money.
There was; was nothing in the four;fprIong Ions
ley. belonging to H. Haymaker of West
vile, w. Va Black Flag was second best,
and Carrie Graham third.
The first race of the day-the fve-fur-
long run-was won by knight of Weston.
Twister second.
Following the last race the Rockville and
Brookland base bail teams played tie
game. the score standing to at the end
of the tenth inning. when the game was
called because of darkness.
Provided the weather is favorable the
management expects a record-breaking
crowd will be in attendance tomorrow.
When Gov. Edwin Warfeld and Judge Aus
tin L. Crothers and his associates the
democratic state ticket will attend. All of
the candidates for county offices will also
be on hand.
The program for tomorrow includes the
announcement of premium winners, a grand
parade Of live stock, three harness and two
running races.