The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-22

The success Of the Georgia state Fair
which will open at Valdosta on oct. p
and continue through the week. is already
assured. The entries already ln are sum
cieut % make the most magnificent agri-
cultural exhibit seen at any state fair
ln years. and entries yet TO come VIII
doubtless make IL the best ever seen In
Georgia Nine cCtinties have secured
space ana have prepared exhibits to con
test for the thousand dollars offered for
the best county exhibits and there are
more 10 follow These are from some
81 the best agricultural counties or the
state and their collections Of products
will rival those ever gathered from any
section. II SIS gratifying 20 know that
Georcia Is again 10 have state falr ~
which The agricultural department Is
prominent and genuine. and one that tho
entire state wiil DO proud % There has
not for years been a fair In which so
large percentage Of the people has
taken genuine interest and active part.
and the results are already 10 evidence.
The exhibits OF 1--we stock will equal
thoGc seen anywhere this year. and the
array Of bloodcd cattle. sheep. swine,
poultry and pet stock viii he worth trav-
cling miles 20 see. Many 81 the exhibits
fair al reasonable prices. thus affording
breeders in this section an excellent op-
portuuity Co stock their farms.
The slde-lights will not be wanting; but
the best midway that money could pro-
cure ana good taste could select Will Doe
there TO delight the pleasure seeker Wis
itors may ride the elephants, camels and
doukcys on the streets Of Cairo, see the
wonderful trained wild animal show
aHlaa M4a
Boer war in actual operation see tho cleo
trio fountain and electric thoater by cleo
trlc seatchlight. and ride in electric cars
20 comfortable lodgings.
/ Five thousand dollars Is offered in
purses for tie races ana will be divided
among the best horses that ever came to
/ Georgia In some ~ the fastest classes
! there VIII be ten or more starters IN each
race Ia every sense the attractions VIII
he in keeping with the main departments
81 the bis show.
The programme for the week il one 81
tho best ever devised by any manage
mcnt Monday. Oct -. will be opening
day. with an especially attractive pro-
grammo Gov Gambler and stan and 9th
81 distinguished men Of the state will par
tictnatc IN the exercises ana the Cover
nor will set the wheels Ia motion
Tuesday viii be Athletic day and ted
sports VIII tc tu crder fpotNah hathN7
| and a cavalry az rs eight teams OF the
/ First cavalry Regiment VIII be among
Tho striking features Of the day
Wednesday viii be Florida day. with a
| special Florida programme. Gov. Rloxham
ami stan and many other distinguished
| citizens viii participate. and Florida VIII
| be Gcorgla's guest for the day.
Thursday VIII he Wiregress day. with a
Wiregrass parade 81 products and i've
| stock brave men and beautiful women
| that vii refute al slanderous reports con
| corning that section.
Friday viii be Railroad day. with the
raj road men IN charge q the programme,
| ana Saturday viii be Evcrybody's day.
Every days programme will be hlled
with races free attractions and interest
/ ing and instructive sights.