The age-herald., 1900-11-04
For the Finest Show Ever Seen
 in Alabama
FINE PREMIUMS TO FAIR WOMEN
Conterno's Famous Band and Battles of Our Nation Will be Enjoyed To day Intensely Interesting
 Events for This Week
Programme for today:

Programme for today
 12 cock, noon, gates open.
 2:9O D. m., balloon ascension and para chute leap.
 p, m., Sacred concert by Conternos band.
 tion,
 Admission, 25 cents for the concert in the afternoon and 25 cents for the night per formance. No complimentaries will be re- ing.
 Yesterday opened bright and clear, quite in contrast to the dismal weather of the two previous days, and several thousand persons were drawn to the fair grounds by the attractions there offered. It is esti- mated that ten thousand people passed through the turnstiles from the time the gates opened yesterday morning until they closed last night. In consequence the management of the Alabama Fair Associa- tion were feeling much better last night than on either of the two previous nights when the rain and disagreeable weather had kept the attendance down.
 Yesterday was Labor Day, and several thousand members of the labor organiza- tions of the Birmingham district turned out.
 The exercises of the day began at 10 o'clock in the morning when a procession was formed in First avenue and marched to the fair grounds. Nearly every labor organization in the district was represent ed in the parade, the line extending sever- al blocks. It was estimated that between one thousand and fifteen hundred men were in the procession
 Over four thousand people saw the grand production of Conternos Battles of Our Nation last night, and they all left highly pleased with it.
 The thouands that went to the fair grounds yesterday and last night had plen- ty to interest and amuse them. The exhib- Its. the concerts by Conternos and Mem offs bands, and the Midway attractions were sufficient to occupy their time for the greater part of the day.
 The exhibits are now all in place. The fin- lshlng touches were put to the exhibit of the Republic Iron and Steel Company yes- terday, and last night 1t was lit up with electric lights, which added considerably to its attractiveness.
 The mineral exhibits have attracted more attention than any other department at the fair The pyramids of iron ore, coal coke. limestone, marble, gold ore, pig iron and the device of the Republic Iron and Steel Company represent the mineral interests or Alabama more completely than they nave before been represented. The exhibits were so arranged as to make the best pos siole showing, and the wishes of the de- s1gners has been attained.
 The woman's Department
 The woman's department was the liveli- est scene at the fair grounds during the morning hours, due to the fact that the Judges selected to pass upon the exhibits in the culinary department were awarding premiums. The exhibits in this department were quite numerous and represented al- most every kind of article that Is prepared in the kitchen. Premiums were awarded as follows:
 The Baby Show
 In connection with the baby show to he held on Wednesday, the Fair Association has offered prize for the best looking ''pnir of twins" to be exhibited at that time. It is given out that the judges who have been selected to award the prizes will have squad of police near them at all times to protect them in case of emergency. It Is stated that B. M Allen has been en- gagged to defend the distinguished jurists or that occasion in any damage cases that may arise through the disappointment of any mother. The fair management will take no chance of personal violence being done the Judges, and in addition to having a squad Of police present, a dozen or more companies of the National Guard of Ala bama will be there to act as escort back to town.
 Memohs Band complimented the woman's department yesterday with a concert The compliment was appreciated by the wom- m Tn charge of the department, and the Sisitofs who were present at the time
 The Races
 The track was too heavy for the trotting races yesterday afternoon, and the three that had been advertised to take place were postponed until tomorrow afternoon. The very exciting running races took place and in each the finish was close, the win ner coming under the wire by a neck. The track was not in the best condition owing to the rains of Friday and Friday night, but fairly good time was made.
 The first race was won by Hero, Jr., and the second by Edna Gary in a close finish. First Event = One-half mile; running, purse $75. Entries: b. f. Hibiscus IA, b. m Caro P. 119. b. g. Denial 119, b. f. Inspec- ton 119, ch g. Hero, Jr., 119. Hero Jr., won, Inspection second, Denial third Time o:545& Second Event-Seven-eighths of a mile; running; purse $75. Entries: oh. g.. Over- board 122, ch. m. Negoncie 119, ch. f. Edna Gary IA, ch. i. Cohutta u9. b. E. Frank