The Saint Paul globe., 1901-06-03
PLAN IS NOW COMPLETE
FAIR GROUNDS is PRO
VIDED FOR

Final arrangements have been COM
pleted by the board Of managers of the
Minnesota State Agricultural society for
the extension OF the water works system
10 the fair grounds. Secretary Randall
and other state fair officials have dis
cussed the plans with the water board,
and it is expected that the work of lay
ing the mains viii begin within a week.
1t is desired that the system be in full
operation at least ten days before Sept.
2, which is the opening day OF the fair.
The plan for the system as finally set
tied upon, contemplates complete fire
protection for the buildings on the state
fair grounds. The main on Smelling ave-
nue. will be extended to the east gate
of the fair grounds, opposite the secre-
tary's residence, and from this one dis
tributing pipe win be taken through the
grounds to the westerly row of buildings.
A number of spur pipes will be run from
The central distributing pipe and hy-
drantS VIII be located within easy ac-
cess Of the big buildings. The grand
stand will be protected by two hydrants.
There's will be no less than twenty hy-
drants distributed about the grounds, so
that the two fire companies that will
be located on the grounds during the fair
will be able to afford adequate protec
lion.
The necessity for fire protection has
been emphasized this year by the fact
that the coming exhibit will represent in
dollars and cents more wealth than has
ever before been displayed on the
grounds Reports from Secretary Ran
dali and from the superintendents Of
each department indicate that the COM
ing exhibit VIII outclass all of it's prede-
cessors In the matter Of live stock ex-
hibits, / beral premium list and the
encouragement Of special classes has
stimulated an activity and interest among
4aesso
of the state fair, and incidentally, to
the people who visit it.
MANY NEW FEATURES.
The success of last years exhibition
has encouraged the management to
broaden its lines, with a view of en-
hancing the value Of the fair as a school
OF instruction to its patrons. The big
buildings VIII bulge with instructive
features and viii be so arranged that
eacn may pursue his particular line of
study. Live stock raiSers will find that
their portion of the fair has been
broadened by the addition of new classes.
Cattle breeders will be especially delight
ed in the display of fine Herefords and
Shorthorns that IS to be made a feature
The exhibit last year brought the Min
nosota fair into national prominence.
One Of the exhibits that has never had
proper scope was the agricultural dis
play. 1t was formerly housed under the
grand stand, where it was visited by
lew. This year it will have a new build
ms, now in process of erection, at a
cost of $4,000. The building is located
near the Minneapolis gate, where it viii
attract attention and be easy of access
to visitors. The premium list conta MS a
number Of attractive prizes for winning
displays.
The amusement features of the fair
this year are to be most extensive, and
are modelled after a plan that is entirely
new. In addition to the usual spectacu-
lar display Of fireworks at night. a num-
Der of acrobatic feats VIII be presented
There viii be two running races each
evening, in addition TO chariot races and
Roman standing races.