Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-06
THE BIG STATE FAIR.
NEARLY ALL THE SPACE or THs
MAIN BUILDING ENGAGED
Prospects, Most Encouraging Tor sne
Largest Exhibit for Ysars-Ino H0''
uovss Of yircinis to Enter the Races

As tho opening day Of the state ran
draws nearer the prospects for amagnifi-
cent exhibit. Of virginias products grows
brighter. and the outlook for an unusually
large attendance becomes more encourage
ing.
The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society are daily receiving at the once OF
IT'S secretary in this city numerous apph-
cations for space. premium lists. and IN
formation of every description, ana tne IA
dcations are so promising that tne soc'e'J
10 in o state Of paramount ssnguini'y'
THE BAcrs
Tho races are an assured treat. such -
the people of Richmond have never nad
before in that line. Inquiries show that
ali of Virginia's best horses Will DC on
hand AZ we'll as many from adjacent States;
Tho interest which has been MANIFESTED
alI along ia this feature has never Tagged
ard Is becoming moro enlivened 40 the
time for tho event approaches. Inc
course, which is being Thoroughly over
hauled, will be completed about the MID n.,.
die of this week, and on OCTOBER znn
horsemen and spectators VIII We" ono VI
the finest tracks In the country.
TIE OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS.
Among the other outdoor attractions
will be numerous amusing and entertain
ing features .
will be here with bis famous 81. bernard
dog. Fitzsimmons, and will mako an ascen-
sion each day. The man@uvres OF the
fond dog and his master while the alr-snip
is lining the clouds will hold the multi
tude Of spectators In SPELL bound atten-
tion. They will both Jump simultaneously
from the balloon In separate. parachutcs
some 1000 feet from the earth. Ihis Is
performance which has never oeen seen
before in this section of the country anu
will attract thousands
YEMALE PKRroRxERs
Mile Ravey, the wonderful female who
slides down an inclined cable 300 feet long
attached by the hair OF her head, WI, DC
there This celebrated woman IS said TO
be one of tho most thrilling wire-walkers
in the world.
The renowned cornet eoloist, Miss May
Kosler. will contribute greatly to the OK
hibition. This lady IS capable OF leading
any band and executes the most classical
and difficult arrangements at sight
One OF the most notable feats TO be per,
formed during the show will be that Oh
Miss Mary Cleste, who has become famous
because Of her great dive through the ar
n distance Oh tllIy ltct INV -
MANY somersaults during her down shoot.
Sho will perform this miraculous achieVe-
ment each day during the FAIR.
wTEr-wALKKKs AND BIcycL1srs.
Another interesting portion of the en-
tertainment will be the operation Of the
Arlington sisters, the double hieh-wiree
walkers. They pass each other on a small
cable going In different directions at dis
topoe Of forty feet from earth
The De Conner brothers. three IN num-
Der. will also be here, and will go through
their wonderful bicycle Accomplishments
upon a wire stretched seventy-nve feet
above the ground. This is sight well
worth seeing: and, In conjunction with
the other features. will make ono Of the
most complete shows ever seen at any
State Fair, especially WHOM 1t is taken into
consideration that no extra expense II at
tached TO the visitor. They will 81 come.
Of in the Exposition-GTouDds free OF
charge.
THE SHAM BATTLE.
General Anderson, Colonel Jones, and
Major Simons have the arrangements for
the grand sham-battle In charge, and thu.
fact assures that it will DO a phenomenal
success.
Many persons will be surprised to learn
that tie space in the main building has
nearly oil been taken. and only q little
room now remains. This Ia conclusive
evidence that the exhibits will be larger
and moro elaborate than at any State air
Virginia has ever yet seen. The merchants
sre endeavoring to excel themselves IN
their displays, and 1t is indicated that
their portion of the Fair will be one OF
the most suspicious features.
The large posters giving list OF the
attractions will be placed in every post
| office in the State in order to thoroughly
| advertise the coming event.