The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-16

an capacity than General Cox, and since
tn day of his election, he has been ac-
til in his efforts to make the Twentieth
Cetury Fair a model fer it's successors
ecretary Pogue, who was cut out for
tn position he SO successfully fills, re-
mrked a few days since that the Agri-
cuural Society never had a president
wb gave more of his time and attention
tothe Fair than it's present executive.
Goeral Cox is a man of action
an every detail and arrangement of the
bi event next week has received his con-
sieration. General Cox has not only
loked after the big features, but the
sail ones rs we'll. When the Fair has
goe into history it will be then seen
hoy we'll he has planned and worked.
The Fair is even more than big
cicus, though that word conveys magni-
tue to the mind. 1t requires the brains
all skill of hundreds Of men to direct the
dterent departments, which are so well
oganized, that the officers do not have
togive their valuable time to details This
var the departments are in the hands
oil we'll equipped men, who will be of
graf assistance to the president and sec
reary. General Cox has planned with
WhuOul dAu Juu6Iucul, anu tluc results Will
son be ready for public scrutiny.
he police protection this year will be
wei nigh perfect. Mr.. ]. j. Summerell, of
tbs city, has been elected chief of police
of the Fair. Mr.. Summerell is in every
wa qualified for the position. He has
ben given corps of trained assistants,
win will have little difficulty in main
TAXING order and protecting the public
from the traps of the fakirs.
1ho entries for the races closed last
nigtt at II o'clock. Dozens Of fleet horses
which have been held back until the last
day were entered yesterday. There are
salt to be more horses enterd for the
RAGS this year than in great many
years. The horses come from many States
of the Union and there will be plenty
of entertainment for the admirers of
blosded racers. The racing program is
an attractive one, the purses amounting
to $500.
An Eiffel tower will be one of the strik-
ing displays on the midway, where CISCO,
who eats 'em alive and the Hoochey
Koochy lady flourish and thrive. The
dear people" who are looking for amuse-
ment and plenty of it measure the sue
cess of the Fair by the midway Those
50 inclined will vote the Fair next week
"the greatest ever The old midway
space has all been reserved and a survey
is being made for an extension of the
midway to other parts of the grounds
Among the midway attractions are the
Electric Theatre, Oriental Concert Band,
Russian Troupe. Tom Thumb Railroad,
Aeriel Razzle Dazzle, Merry Co Round.
Shooting Gallery, The Snake Eater, Lu-
nette or Flying Lady, Acrobats, Equine
1xtravigants, Palmograph, Cinematoscope
Il the Holy City, Ostrich Fair. Tobogga1,
Side of Horse, Educated Animals Bicy-
ch Circle, and many others, including
Prof. Mecham's Dog Show. in three free
performances daily, and the wonderful
ostiches racing against horses
Tie exhibitors from a distance are al
read. arriving and making preparations
for tie installation of their exhibits. Sec
Rotary benson had callers yesterday from
Chicago and Michigan. A force of men
arc atwork at the grounds with ham
mer ant saw, and the paint brush is fol-
lowing behind. The buildings are in fine
shape, repairs having been made to all
OF them.