The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-22

said money could not have bought the privilege and that the fair association was to be congratulated on getting the redskins away from their homes. He also makes special request of every one not to give the Indians whisky or In- toxicants, as the government prohibits that, and it only leads to trouble.
 The various buildings at the far grounds are being decorated and the ex- hibits are being put in order. They Will all be completed by tonight or early to- morrow morning, and everything will be in readiness for the inspection of the peo- pie whenever they see fit to come Thurs day morning.
 The ladies are fitting up their portion of the building and making it very neat and pretty They will have a quantity of very pretty exhibits in all branches of woman's art, including embroidery fancy work and laces.
 The agricultural portion of the fair is being placed and the different exhibits are rapidly coming in. There are pump kins, fruits. corn, oats, hay, wheat and many other products of the farm which show that Alabama is as far advanced in agriculture as in other industries.
 The mineral exhibits have been rear ranged and now are just in front of the main entrance The collection is varied and representive of a large portion of Alapama's wealth.
 The Diving Horses.
 The pool for the diving horses was com pleted yesterday. It is rather a study in itself, being built on a special plan which reduces as far as possible the danger to the animals The stand from which the horses will dive is thirty-five feet high and they plunge into water which is about eleven or twelve feet deep. The tank slopes up to the surface of the ground, thus allowing easy exit for the horses.
 All day yesterday race horses were be- ing tried. and exercised There were several pretty bursts of speed between rival stables showing that there are some good horses in the strings in the stables. Many rail birds" were hanging over the fence watching the horses and dis cussing their strong points, The last bunch of fast ones win come in tonight and tomorrow morning and all will be in condition to go on the track by the time the racing commences Saturday.
 President krebs' Statement.
 The following statement was made yes- terday by President Krcbs:
 The state fair held this year from Oc- tober B to November 8, and which begins tomorrow, will throw its gates open to all the people under the most favorable aus pices that ever existed. This fair has been inaugurated without debt up to date, .7 I-f4 4a,<, the people of Birmingham, the Birming- ham district, and the state of Alabama to give their hearty cooperation and att tend one of the best shows ever given as a state fair
 The citizens of Birmingham. and partic- ularly the merchants, should now show their appreciation by decorating their stores and residences, and show to the world that Birmingham bids welcome to all visitors. The manifestation of this spirit should be shown to crown our ef- forts, and with success will demonstrate to our grand state that Birmingham IS the proper center to display our wonder full resources in agriculture, live stock, art and her vast mineral riches. and to inspire the people to a duty that we owe not only to the state of Alabama, but to the entire south, in demonstrating the gifts that God has so bountifully supplied to our southland.
 MT. Steers Letter.
 The following Is letter from R. s. Steele acting United States Indian agent, relative to the Indians present at the fair:
 To the Mayor and Chief of Police, Bir-
 mingham Ala:
 Gentlemen-This will introduce to you Joseph C. Miller of this reservation, who has a party of our Indians with him, the party numbering about forty all told These Indians are under the direct charge of M-. Miller. It would be greatly appre- ciated by him and by me if you would direct all saloons of your city to refuse to sell any liquor to these Indians, and that you use all your influence to prevent the sale or giving of any liquor by any one to them. Of course you understand that 1t Is against the laws of the United States to sell or give an Indian liquor.
 I desire to say that MT. Miller has been on this reservation for about twelve years, and many of his cowboys have been here a long time, and I am sure that you will find them to be a fine lot of gentlemen, courteous In their treat ment of others and appreciating like treatment from friends and strangers. yY~,sx fr,r1x rfa.xc ID e c<rfxr- -r-xrr