The Mankato free press., 1912-09-20
FINE SHOW AT THE FAIR
GROUNDS IS A MAGNET
From Thursdays Daily.

CHllufeH, Jne fancy WOfk ana the
excellent cooking by the ladies', the
machinery for those so inclined and
vegetables, stock and farm exhibits,
and everybody is happy at the Man.
kato fair, which opened today. The
only difficulty visitors experienced
ar the fair today was to decide at
which point they should start on
their sightseeing tour. The show is
being conducted on a larger scale
than in previous years, and it takes
some time to get the various eXhib-
its located.
One man nearly lost his life this
morning in wiring the Owen Piano
Company's booth. He was standing
on a stepladder and hanging, onto
the upper rail of the booth, when,
by some trick of fate, the ladder
fell over, leaving the electrician
dangling in mid air and grasping
onto the top of the booth with both
hands. Frank Madigan was the
brave man who came to the rescue
and restored the step ladder to it's
rightful place.
A person is inclined to think there
is some trouble with his eyesight
when he starts looking at the vege-
tables. There are beets so big they
crowd a bushel basket, and pump
kins which could be well used as
Cinderella's coach. .... ...,.
Several Families of Pigs. .
Several mother pigs came to the
fair with their families of young
pigs, who evidently enjoy the atten-
ton they are receiving. All of the
pigs are housed in the new pavilion
which was built by the Blue Earth
County Swine Breeders association.
1t is on wonder that the pigs feel
proud of themselves when housed in
such excellent quarters.
The horticultural hall which has
just been built is of concrete, and
makes a splendid building for the
exhibits of that kind. The building
is "a by as feet in size and is de-
cided Improvement over the old tent
which has been used in previous
years.
The stands began doing business
this morning and those who were
out this morning commenced to sep
arate themselves from their hard
earned cash Immediately by indulg-
ing in a few ice cream cones and
hamburger sandwiches.
In the Exhibition Hall.
The exhibition hall has been dec
Grated with bunting and flags and
presents a truly festive appearance.
The merchants exhibits are remark
able this year, and are we'll worth
going out to see. All of the exhibits
have been arranged with splendid
taste and are drawing much atten-
tion and complimentary criticism
During the racing program this
afternoon Baptiste and Franconi, COM
edians and acrobats amused the
crowds. They were located imme-
diately in front of the grand stand,
next to the musicians. = EtF. =
Vieing with the bands in making
music was the merry-go-round which
did land office business all after
noon. There are the usual number
of cane sellers and, you can have
your picture taken to send to the
folks at home right on the grounds.
Concerts BY the Band. jss.
The days entertainment started
Off this morning when the Concordia
band, which was recently re-organiz-
ed after several years rest, played
on the street. The bands kept
things lively all day and helped to
interest the crowds on the grounds
this afternoon.
The horse races were judged by
c. o. Hoerr and G.. C. Perkins. John
Donohue, Tom Foley and L. T.
DoddS acted as timekeepers.
w. II. Anderson was the man who
put the decorations on the streets
and fair buildings. and no one can
help but know that the fair is on
Tomorrow afternoon the Loyolas
and Mankato will play ball. Satur-
day afternoon the Loyolas will put
on the gloves" with Good Thunder.
Front street is gaily decorated
with flags, which gives the city a
holiday appearance.
The attendance at the fair today
was gratifying to the management.
Drove Steers Into Town.
r. j. Marsh drove his team Of
steers into town today, but he was
late in arriving. After a drive from
Blue Earth and Winnebago the out
fit reached the hill overlooking the
city. 1t was on the Main street
eminence that one of the steers
Topped down and refused to bulge
until he had rested. Mr. Marsh
reached the fair crumbs late in the
afternoon. ...--
Miles Poindexter, United States
senator from Washington, spoke
aEout ten minutes at the fair grounds
this afternoon. He was introduced
by Attorney Frank Ellsworth. Mr..
Poindexter rehashed lot of political
dope that has been peddled about
the country to the effect that the
presidential nomination was stolen
from Colonel Roosevelt He advised
his hearers to vote Independent of
parties and to vote for principle He
talked bull moose doctrine, follow
ing the cue that has been set by
the chief bull mooes of them ALL He
talked about ten minutes.
About 400 people heard the sena-
tor He spoke from an automobile.
C. r. Shumway, teacher of agri-
culture in the high school, acted as
judge of the vegetables entered for
prizes in the Junior Civic Improve
ment league contest. The vegetables
were judged yesterday and the fol-
lowing awards were made:
Carrots-First, Lulu Burns: Sec
ond, Clarence Orcutt.
Cabbage-First, Banker Henrick-
son; second, Alice Gvendolene. Il
Celery-First, Ruth Henrickson.