The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-13

The retail merchants Of Savannah
have testified their interest in the
Georgia State Fair and their pride in
their home city. They have decided
to throw to the winds the business
advantages that would come to them
and close the doors of their stores at
l o'clock to-day.
1t is Savannah Day at the State
Fair and the people of Savannah have
already manifested their determine
ton to make the day a success. The
meeting of the Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION was held in the parlors of
the Screven House at noon,
and at this meeting there was a unan-
imous decision that the stores should
be closed. AT the meeting Of the Board
of Trade. held an hour earlier. a sim
liar determination was reached. The
wholesale houses, as we'll as the retail
houses, will be closed, and the en-
ployes of the cotton factors, naval
stores dealers and brokers, as well as
those of 1.-The butchers and bakers and
candlestick Makers will have a
chance to attend the Fair and to see
all the attractive features it presents.
More People Coming.
The attendance at the Fair for the
last few days has been encouraging,
but it has been more from the country
districts than from Savannah. The peo-
pie of the city in which the Fair is be-
ing held have not as yet testified their
appreciation of the enterprise, nor their
understanding of the great outlay that
has been necessary to bring the Fair
to Savannah. Every business house
in the city has now made it possible
for its employees to attend the Fair,
and it is hoped by everybody who has
the best interests of Savannah at
heart that no one of these will permit
the opportunity to pass.
Bvery retail merchant who was ap~
preached expressed his hearty
appreciation of the work the
Fair is doing for Savannah, and his
complete acquiescence in the move
ment which has resulted In the closure
of the retail houses at l o'clock to-
day. This means a considerable per-
sonal sacrifice to every merchant, but
they all quite realize that the Fair Is
a good thing for them as we'll as fol-
the people at large.
Board of Trades Appeal.
The meeting of the Board of Trade
was an enthusiastic gathering, at
which the importance of the fair to
the commercial interests of Savannah
was stressed by several speakers, and
the following resolutions were adopted:
1.-THE managers of the Georgia State
Fair, having designated "Wednesday,
Nov 10, as Savannah day; and,
Whereas, it is desirable and proper
that upon this day the people of Sa-
vannah, in all the walks of life, should
have the fullest opportunity, by their
presence, to express their appreciation
of the action of the Georgia State
Agricultural Society in selecting Sa-
vannah for the holding of the State
Fair over other worthy competitors
for the honor, and also to express
our thanks to those of our fellow citi-
zens who have contributed so literally
of their means and their valuable
time to make the fair the grand sue
cess it is proving, in publishing to the
country the vast agricultural, mineral
and manufacturing resources of Geor-
gia: therefore be it
Resolved, That this Board of Trade
be closed for business after II m. on
Wednesday. Nov. 10. and as a body
and as individuals pledge ourselves to
attend the fair on Savannah day and
endeavor to impress the duty upon all
other merchants and citizens to be
present, that Savannah day may be
the most notable occasion of the fair,
and show to those who have made the
fair a success. that they have the
hearty congratulations of their fellow
citizens.
The Cotton Exchange will also close
at noon. and employers and employees
Will. take in the FAIR and the races.