Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-04-04
the BIG FAIR.

Pursuant to notice, published in III
city daily press, n majority OF the G,
ecutive committee of the Territori,
Fair association met at the ONCE {
the secretary, last night, and the a,
tual proliminaries for a big exhibitio
this fall we're put in motion.
Those present were: o. N. Marroi
president; p. +. McCanna, secretary
NJ. w. Fiournoy. treasurer: c. c. Hal
chairman OF executive committee. I
A. Jones. J. II. O'Rielly. w. T. NJ,
Creight. NJ. T.. Hickey. George p. Lea
nard. Maynard Gunsul and G. F. A
bright
October Chosen.
After considerable talk pro and cor
as to whether the big show should h
carried through an entire week or onl
for few days. a motion prevailed tina
the entire second week in October b
monopolized and that the exhibitlo
he made one long to he remembered.
Base Ball.
The base bali feature was the mex
on the program to be discussed, and a
professional base bail proved an e,
pensive luxury, not only in prizes bu
In side subscription from merchants
a motion was made and seconded tina
the base tall tournament at the fai
this fall be made a territorial tourna
ment, open to organized clubs in Ney
Mexico, Arizona and Ia paso, and tina
the towns entering the tournamen
can strengthen their teams by the i'm
portation of professional players no
to exceed three. For this sport an az
preparation of $500 was made. naminl
$500 for first prize, and $500 for secon,
money.
Cowboy Tournament.
The mex. subject under discussion
was that regarding n cowboy tourna
ment, to include steer roping. bronze,
busting and prizes for outlaw horses
The chairman of the executive com
mittee and the secretary had previous
ly outlined this feature, and, In conse
quence, II WAS smooth sailing for tn,
attraction. The committee appropri
ated $4,000 for this tournament-ss5'
TO be divided into four prizes Tor tn,
steer roping: $3.50 for the bronco bust
ing. and 5000 for best outlaw horses
fhis feature will be made the "bi,
attraction" at the fall festival. and tn,
committee thought the right man I,
handle the cowboys. the wild ateer
and the outlaw horses was c. c. Hall
hence by unanimous verdict he wa
chosen superintendent OF the cowbo,
tournament.
Horse Racing.
The committee, on motion, appro
priated the same as last year for hors,
races, $500. the races and purses I,
be arranged similar TO the program o
1902. This feature OF last years fai
was much enjoyed, and some of tn,
very best harness horses and gallopert
participated in the event. 1t is though
that the races of this years fair will
be equally as interesting, and goo,
horses will again be seen on the Albu
querque race course.
Carnival Company.
The secretary read several letters
from carnival companies, without an,
exception. the hest and largest show,
on earth" and after some discussion
II was decided TO have q genuine car
nival company here at the next fair
The secretary was instructed to TAX,
personal charge OF this feature.
Mineral Exhibit.
Dr. F. A. Jones. who has charge OF
the mineral statistics OF the territory
for the government. was present. and
stated that he was ready to do all in
his power to get up a creditable min
eral exhibit for the territorial fair. and
At the same time. would like TO make
The selections of ore In conjunction
with the mineral exhibit from this ter.
ri.ory intended for the worlds fair al
st. Louis, provided he was a member
Of the commission from this territory
After exhibit here at the territorial
lair, the display could be boxed up and
hen shipped to st. Louis.
II was then moved and seconded
hat a letter be prepared by the presi.
lent OF the feir association, signed by
himself and other members OF the ex.
'cutive committee, asking Governor
)tero to appoint DR.. Jones one of the
erritorial members of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition commission.
A letter TO that effect was submitted
md was promptly signed by all the
members of the executive committee
resent. The secretary was Instructed
o see the other members OF The com.
nittee, get Their signatures and mail