Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
INTERSTATtFAIR WILL
OPEN THIS week
TICKET sPEcuLAToRs MAKING
EFFORTS TO SECURE LARGE
sIocKs OF TICKETS.

FAIR tickets By the thousand. one OF these,
from ]. r. Settler. offered $1,000 dollars
cash for 500 tickets OF admission 70 the
xreat show, and the other. from J. r +.
49, ofYered S4aoo for 1000. tickets. Both
offers we're refused and thereby hangs
tale.
10th these men are ticket spectators
who appreciate the advantage or working
IN a large city Ike Atlanta IN many
cases az the less important fairs over
the country where an association needs
money Tist before the opening Of the gate
such offers are eagerly snapped up as Of
fering ready money which is frequently
The Interstate Fair association. how
ever, il now IN excellent financial condi-
lion. the report OF the treasurer oeing
read a the meeting OF the board OF oi-
rector~ Thursday showing the associa-
ton to be In a better financial conoltlon
than at any time In the past
Incidentally, however. the kilograms
are a tribute to the greatness OF Atlanta >
big fair Ticket spectators are the nrst
aiVravs 70 recognize these facts and are
ortrE 20 take advantage OF IL. To each
~ the requests Secretary Martin sent the
~are answer. that the Interstate fair
vas not accustomed 20 discounting tickets
speciai DAYS and the arrangements nee
as<srv for these took Up a large part OF
THURSDAY afternoon. Military day with US
grsat sham battle az night viii be one OF
ire most Important OF these special days.
mis- has been ixed for Friday, Ocyoosr
rlth and Is expected TO be one OF the
greatest DAYS % the fair This VIII oe
next Friday. the fair opening next "eU
nesday morning.
mis- shaun battle VIII be the most spec
tacular event OF the kind ever attempted
in this city. Red IRE win make the far
grounds as bright as day and IN this war
like glare the mimic battle VIII rage loL
an hour. Following the battle there has
been arranged special program OF hfe-
During the afternoon soldier boys, and
every company OF the Fifth regiment VIII
participate. viii be entertained at Dig
barbecue as guests OF the fair manage
ment The necessary appropriation 70 COW
er the cost OF this day were mace yes
terday BY the board Of directors
The specfal committee for the opening
dav reported Thursday that IL had de-
cided on a big parade which will probably
bring cut the Firemen's Drum corps the
Georgia State band and one or Two o.ner
musical examinations. Every atraction
~ the Midway and the special attractions
viii all be in line and there viii De several
aoats Altogether Atlanta will know that
there is a fair on here
Captain J. A. Miller was empowered as
a committee OF one 20 take the necessary
action for the accommodation OF the Nete.-
ans on their day. October 18th. on this
dav there will be opened at central point
mn town. an once az which veterans wlli
- required TO register when passes TOT
himself and his wife viii be issued tree OF
charge. The fair management has oeen
notified that thousands OF veterans VIII
attend from out OF the city ana one OF tne
greatest crowds OF the entire fair Is an
ticipated. =.
: kfIanta Day viii be Friday Of the last
.,rerl. October 18th, Merchants and bust
ness men generally viii be asked 20 close
their doors on the afternoon OF this Gay
50 as 20 give their employees an opporte-
uity OF visiting the fair. Last year TINS
vas done generally and il is believed the
merchants viii agree 10 II again this year.
Here is the Ofiicial program for next
week.
Grand street parade Of attractions.
Ouening OF fair grounds 10 a. m.
Pure Food show. 10 a. m. to p. m.
Exhibit buildings. 10 a. m. TO 10 p. m.
The Midway. 10 a. m. 10 10 p. N.
Great bench show, 2sSo p. m. and p. m.
LavelIe's trained dogs. 2se p. m ana
Marcos slide for Life 40 p. m and
Standing Roman races against time. af-
concert. woman's building. afternoon.
Georgia State band. afternoon and even
CAPTIVE war balloon. 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Miniature railway. 10 a. m TO 10 p na.'-'
..scoot the Scoot." 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Confetti Carnival the MIDWAY. night
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 10.
Opening. 8 a. m.
pure Food show. a. m. TO p. m.
Exhibit buildings. a. m. TO p. m
The Midway. a. m TO 10 p. m
Great bench show. 30 2. m and p m.
LaveIls's trained dogs. 80 p. m and
Marcos -slide for Life" 80 p. m. and
Standing Roman aces against time. af-
Concert. woman's building. afternoon.
Georgia State band. afternoon and even
ing
Miniature railway. a. m. 10 10 p m.
..Scoot the Scoot" A. m. TO 10 D. m.
Confetti Carnival. the Midway. night
FRIDAY. OCTOBER I1-MILITART
DAY.
Opening. . a. m
shan battle. night
Pure Food show. a. m 70 p. m.
Exhibit buildings. a. m 20 D. m.
The Midway, a. m. 70 10 p. m.
Great bench show. 2s30 p. m and p. m
LaveIle's trained dogs. 2sSo p. ma and
Marcos slide for Life" go p. m. and
D. m
standing Roman races against time. az
ternoon-
Concert. woman's building. afternoon
Georgia State band, afternoon and even
ing
captive war balloon. a. m. TO 10 p. m
Miniature railway. a m. 10 10 p. m.
.-scoot the Scoot." a. m. TO 10 p. N.
Confetti Carnival. the Midway. night.
SATURDAY. OCTOBER Il.
Opening. ? a. m
Pure Food show. 3 a. m. 10 2. m.
Exhibit buildings. . q. m to D. m.
The Midway. 3 a. m. to 10 .. m.
Great bench show. 2;5o ,. m. and p. m
Lavelis's trained dogs. 40 p. m. and
SD. m.
Marcos "sIide for Life" 20 p. m. and
D. m
stanSs1s Roman races against time. az
ternooa.-
Concert. Woman's building. afternoon
Georgia State band. afternoon and even
ING.
captive war balloon. a. m. TO 10 p. m
Miniature railway. a m to 10 D. m.
.-scoot the Scoots' 3 a. m. TO 10 D. m.
Confetti Carnival. the Midway, night.
Fun all day long and a carnival ever
plight"