The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
FAIR IS A SUCCESS
Large Crowds on Wednesday
and Today.
Hoisingten Band Is an I'M
p0rtant Feature.
THEPREMIUM AWARDS
Judges Busy Tieing Ribbons on
Live Stock.
Balloon Ascensi0ns Are Attract
ing Much Attention.
rHEPREMIUM AWARDS

Owing to unfavorable weather condi-
lions and lack of transportation facili-
ties the attendance at the state wide
fair was not what it should have been
during the first two days, but with
ideal weather conditions yesterday and
today it would seem, to judge from the
constant string of street cars. and the
carriages which were driving in from
all directions that all roads led to the
fair grounds. Today is Topeka day and
this afternoon the business men, as
well as those VINO have not before Wis
tied the fair are taking the opportunity
to enjoy the races, both horse ami
motorcycle, as well as the exhibits.
The special attraction this morning
was band concert by the Hoisington
band. an excellent musical organiza-
ton attractively uniformed, the only
one of six bands that signed up to come
to the fair which kept it's agreement
There was prize offered Tor the paEo
which in the opinion of competent
judges excelled, but the inducements
were sufficient to cause but one band
to more than ''nibbIe"- at the propose
ton. Balloon ascens1ons which WerC
an attraction yesterday, will be a
feature of the programme today. The
first ascension will take place before
the supper hour. while the second will
be pulled off, at o'clock in the even
ing. -
Mr.. Ode1l the Bee Wizard, has beer.
giving those interested in the manipu-
iation of bees some valuable advice, but
his lectures. were fnterspersed VITA
clever and laughable demonstrations
with the bees. His displays in glass
comb has attracted, many people to
Floral Hail., This taprning- he spoke
on 1.-The Profits of Bee Keeping"
Tomorrow at II O'clock I'm the Weed
plants, will be the last lecture of the
series. and those who have not attend
ed one of the lectures will miss an In
teresting opportunity by not being on
the spot at that time
Among the side shows along the
pike" there are a few interesting feat
ures, but number of the performances
are of a decidedly cheap nature.
Henry W. McAfee, who has been in
terested in the fairs in Topeka for
years. is well pleased with the exhibits
taking them as a whole. In speaking
with a State Journal reporter he said:
There are lots of good cattle this year"
and by the way Mr.. McAfee is on the
juding staff-"but we have not had as
large fairs since the county commission
ers were behind things some IA years
ago. We not only ought to have a
state appropriation but the county
Ou6lll ID put w 31sUUu 10 guarantee Tie
premiums You are not going to get a
great number of exhibitors from other
states until they are given a guarantee
that the premiums will be paid
Comparatively speaking the list of
entries is not large, but a great many
competent judges have made the re-
mark that the exhibits are of a high
order, especially in the live stock de-
partment. Much credit is due l. D.
Graham, the general superintendent of
the fair, for securing many excellent
exhibits, and his untiring work in the
direction Of making the fair a success.
The judging in the various departments
is going on steadily.
The following are the results in the
Percheron and French draft horses
and in swine:
Percheons and French Draft-Aged
stallion: First, Algarve. J. NJ Kepple;
second, Bcnnays. W. L. DeClow. Stall
lion years and under 4: First, Garsel-
ton, w. L. DeClow. Stallion 2 years
end under 3: First. London, North &
Robinson; second, Hazard, W. L. De-
Peck, Tecumseh. Kan. Stallion 1 year
and under 2: First. Estradigent, w. L.
DeClow. Mare 4 years or over: First,
Valera, North & Robinson; second,
Revillo, North & Robinson; third,
years and under 4: First lola Belle,
North & Robinson; second, Geverette,
North & Robinson: third, F'1orietta, w.
-. DeClOW. Mare years and under 3:
First, Norvaiine. North & Robinson
Filly 1 year and under 2: First, ZoIa,
John A. Peck; second, Colona, North &
Robinson; third, Delora, North & Rob-
nson. Mare and produce: First, ANA
zon ana Colona. North & Robinson;
Best Yet and colt. John A
Peck. Stallion any age: First, Algrave,
J. NJ. Kopple.
Percheon Registry Co. Special a.
Stallion 4 years or over: Gold medal
lgrave, J. NJ. KeppIe; silver medal,
Bonpays, w. L. DeClow.
Registry Special "B''-Stallion years
and under 4: First. w. L. DeCIow.
Registry Special "P"-First, Algravey
r. M. Kepple.
POLAND Chinas-Boar and three sows
cEcier / year: First. Campbell & Daw-
sons Sons; second. j. w. Ferguson
Four pigs under months produce of
3ne sow: First, j. L. Boner. -Four pigs
lnder months produce of one sow,
bred by exhibitor: First, ]. L. Boner
Four head of swine. any age get of
me boar: First, Campbell & Dawson's
sens; second, S. Y. Burke; third, j. W.
Ferguson Four head. any age, get of
,ne boar, bred by exhibitor: First
Campbell & Dawson's Sons; second, S.
(. Burke. third. .. NV. Ferguson
Champion boar any age: COLOSSUS. H
:. Dawson's Sons. Champion SOW, any
lge: Proud Giantress. Thompson, Daw-
ION & Walters.