The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-13
BIC FAIR is OPEN.
Topeka Show Starts With Aus
picious Weather.
Most Of the Exhibits Are Al
ready in Place.
IMPORTED HORSES.
They Form an Important Feat
ure of the Show.
Programme Of Excellent Races
Is Made Up.

The big state wide fair is open. The
grounds are a scene of intense activity
with the incoming throngs and the
general rush to get the exhibits in
place. 1t is a good spot for the student
of human nature to add to his store
of knowledge. for many classes of hu-
mainly are represented.
The grounds present the appearance
of one great circus. only the big CEN
trail tent rs lacking. There are the IA
n7i1ar red lemonade stands in abund-
ance, aideshows of every description,
the attractions being set forth by
gaueily painted signs. The latter in
clude Teddy in Africa" Cicero, the
bull with six legs, two tails. and four
hip BONES" and other sensational fea-
lures. Then there are lunch stands
galore. and the bankers are putting
forth their most strenuous efforts to
advertise their respective goods.
With the weather conditions favorable
a great many of the towns people are
enjoying the motor cycle races, and
there is good out-of-town representa-
ton. However, the biggest crowds are
not expected until later in the week
from the outlying districts.
W. L. DeClow of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
has arrived with his exhibit of import
ed horses which is one of the finest
exhibits ever displayed in Kansas. The
big horse Harlequin" direct from King
Leopold's stables in Belgium, is said
to be the largest stallion ever import
ed from that country.
There are % horses in all, which in
clude a pair Of Belgium mares just
imported, eight Percheron mares from
France, and ten big stations from
from the Royal stables at st. Peters,
burg, Russia.
At the present time the Russians are
laying fabulous prices for American
tanning a cross between the Orloffs and
the American type Of racing horses the
fastest strain in the world ca nbe pro-
duced.
some fine exhibits. Great credit is due
to c. A. Stannard of Emporia, for the
interest he has taken in the fair. He
has NOT only shipped his prize winning
Nebraska state fairs but has also prom
led to ship another carload of animals
from Emporia. Mr.. Stannard is the
most prominent member Of the Amer
lean Hereford association.
Hunter and Smith of Beatrice and
Omaha, Neb., have entered an exhibit
Of Jersey cattle which won prizes at
both the Iowa and Nebraska state
fairs. Mr.. Smith arrived this morning
with the consignment. Everett Hays Of
Hiawatha is displaying ten head of
excellent short horn cattle which have
won prizes at both Des Moines and
Lincoln this year. McAd am, Bros Bros Of
Angus cattle which won prizes at the
International shcw in Chicago.
G. w. Berry, of Lawrence, who is in
charge of the exhibits of swine, says
that the exhibits are most excellent in
his department. Berkshires being bet
ter represented than ever before.
Sheep are also especially well repre-
scented at tn fair.
In connection with motorcycle races
the events were a Smile race. smile
for belt drive motors. mile against
time, free for all. 10-mile amateur
state championship, an unlimited pur-
suit, a smile race. 10 mile race and
rs mile race.
The prizes for these events were as
follows:
5-miles-First. Solar lamp and gen
orator complete; second, NJ. C. CYCLIC
meter; third. rubber goggles.
6-mile-First, motor saddle: sec
ond, M. c. quick repair stand; third.
spark plug.
1 mile against time-First. Century
lamp and generator; second, pair of
gloves; third pair motorcycle pedals.
10-mile amateur state champion
ship-First, loving cup; second. Pres
to light gas tank; third, Bullfrog
horn.
Unlimited pursuit-First, speedo-
meter; second. set chains; third, pair
NJ. c. grips
5-mile-First, motor saddle; second
pair Columbia pedals; third, chime
bell.
1o-mile-First. M. c. tire complete:
second, pair 1eggins; third. one gallon
cylinder oil.
25-miles-First. pair M. c. tires
complete; second. No. 5 Messenger
saddle; third. one pair M. C. inner
tubes.
The horse racing events for the
week are as follows:
Tuesday.