Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-16

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with fine homes, prosperous farms and
cities. The Elks have issued the or.
der to leave nothing undone to make
the two days the biggest ever seen
in Dickinson. The staging Of the
Wild west show has been made pos.
sible by securing Mr.. George Gardner
formerly arena director for Buffalo
Bills circus, with other notable from,
tiersmen who will conduct the show
for the lodge. VIM. Cody himself will
be here, and the following program
gives some idea of the Wild West
show to be given in the west end ball
park in June. Liberal prizes will at
tract the best riders in the west, and
a strong fence will be built around
the ball grounds protecting the visit
ors from the wild cattle and plunging
horses.
The program here is only small
part Of the entertainment. Several
bands have been engaged to play fol
the two days, monster parade will
be given, special trains will, be run
from other cities in the state bring
ing large delegations, a dance, ban
Duet, and open house to, all will be
the system. Several special attrac
lions not advertised will be brought
here and the largest crowd assem-
bled in the city at one time are ex
pected for the event
June is, 10 a. m.-Parade
| 80 D. m-IntroductiOn.
q Special-Quadrille on Horseback.
Mexican Hat Race-First Prize $25
Second s15. n. r.
| Broncho Riding Contest - First
Prize 500 Saddle and $25 Cash. Sec
ond Prize $50 Cash. Third Prize $25
leash. s.i
Trick Roping Contest-First Prize
+ $50 Cash. Second Prize $25 Cash,
Special Steer Riding.
Special Bareback Riding.
Steer Bulldogging-First Prize $1OO
Saddle. Second Prize $40 Cash.
Special-Hanging Horesthief.
Steer Roping Contest-First Prize
800 Saddle and s25 Cash. Second
Prize $50. Third Prize S25.
specialization Ring Tournament
First Prize $25 Cash. Second Prize
SIS.
"A Silver-mounted Riding Belt En-
graved, to be given Most Efficient
Cowboy in all Events.
For the Hardest Bucking Horse en-
tered, Prize $25 Cash.
For the Best Al-around Cowboy
Outfit including all Riding Parapher,;
MALTA, $25 Cash.
The Finals and Specials in all
events will constitute the second days
program.
Rules Governing Riding Contest.
Horses must be entered and num-
bered day previous to contest.
Riders will draw mounts on June 10
at head quarters at p. m.
Each rider must ride mount drawn.
Riders are required to ride SLICK
saddles with not over 16 inch swell.
Spurs to roll free using one rein on
hackamore. $a#
Each rider will be allowed help 70
saddle. and delay in saddling or
mounting will be Judged against con-
testant. >tt
Each contestant will be required to
ride as many times as judges deem
necessary to render decision.
Any contestant dawing horse
which does not buck will be assigned
another horse. --
All saddles and riding parapher.
MALTA. will be examined and passed by
judges of contest.
Rules Governing Steer Roping
Contest. -vs-
All steers will be furnished by com.
mittee who will be responsible for
same. rt.
Steers will be turned loose from
chute. ~ E2
Contestants will start on signal,
time will be committed from signal.
In case steer jumps fence before
contestant has cast loop he will be
given another steer.
Steers must be roped by the head.
Three feet to constitute tie.
Judges to examine and turn steers
| loose.
No. l. Each contestant must be of
! legal age. ."r
No. . Each contestant assumes all
risk and liabilities to personal injury.
No. 8. Each contestant must enter
for different events at headquarters
on or before 9 p. M. June 10, 1916.
No. 4. An entrance fee Of SIS will be
pledged to guarantee personal appear
ance in different events. Note: This
money will be refunded after the fin
ais of each event. fn'
No. 5. Each contestant will furnish
his own saddle and paraphernalia and
be responsible for same.
No. 6. Each contestant will be re-
quired to report to an arena director
at times specified on evening of event.
No. Z. No contestant will be allow
ed to participate in any event while
under the influence OF liquor.
No. s. The committee furnishes all
bucking horses and cattle and as
sumes all risk of same.
No. 9. All prizes will be awarded
at headquarters from to 9, evening
of events
No. 10. All participants must wear
cowboy attire.
Note: All rules governing these
contests must be strictly adhered to.