Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-17

pleased beyond expression is praeti- /
caiIy all can say. The fifth annual
fair will unqusstionably be the big !
uest event in the history Of the assoei-
ation. Everything has been arranged
for the pleasure and entertainment Of !
the visitors and we hope to keep up the
hioh standard Of exceIIence during the
balance of the week. . have never
seen such happy crowds a. are now in
the city and the Lewiston Inter- State
Fair cannot help but be Of immense
educational benefit as we'll as an ex-
esllsnt service Of advertisement for
the Snake and Clearwater River val
leys,"-Prssidsnt }. e. kincaid.
ut has been great effort to per-
feet al ths details Of the prssent fair
but ! am amply repaid by the many
words Of praise coming from the visi-
tors. Everyone seeems to be happy.
The horssnsn are we'll pleased with the
purses offered. The week will un-
doubtedIy be . successful one At the
fair from every standpoint."-seerstary
c. z. 0smers.
The fifth annual Lewiston Inter-
State fair opened it's gates to the pub
lie this morning and many people
swarmed to the grounds. The weather
is ideal and the threatening storm
which was evident yesterday passed
away as If by special providence leav-
ing clear sky that filled the hearts
Of the multitudes with a general feel
ing Of contentment. At the grounds all
is hustle, hustle, where the finishing
touches are being put on the many ex-
hibits OF the horticultural building and
other sections Of the grounds,
While there were many visitors or
the grounds during the morning the
great crowds did not begin to arrive
until after dinner and it is estimated
that the opening day will show up ir
point Of attendance better than that o1
last year.
The many Improvements made or
the buildings and grand stand at thu
grounds this year is pleasing chang
to the eve The whitewashed buildings
stand out prominently and the man
agement are to be congratulated TO
the many conveniences arranged TO
the public The Pacific States Tele
phone company has installed two pub
lie telephones on the grounds one il
the east end of horticultural hall an
one in the grand stand. A privat
phone has been installed in the ofiic
OF Secretary Osmsers.
The pool stall and paddock are neat
" and appropriately located SO tina
those in the grand stand may take ad
vantage Of the betting ring and ais
view the horses in the paddock.
Hertiesiturai Hall
The many exhibits in horticulture
hall are fast being arranged and be
fore the evening sets in will have
been in place. Asotin county's exhfo
under direction of Mrs. J. r. Conwa
win present handsome appearans
when completed and will likely =
strong in the competition for the ASK
citation cup.
Cloverland Is well represented VII
the products OF the soil and the ee'
hibit il being arranged by Jack O'Kee
One OF the most interesting exhibi
in the building IL the display OF or
from the Central Idaho mining distri
which ID arranged In a most promine'
space and is under the personal dire
tion Of Mr.. L. F. Williams.
The ladies' OF the Tsceminicum cl'
have prominent space in the buiioii
and many handsome entries in art al
needle work have been made.
The Charleston w. c. T. U has
booth artistically decorated as a res
for the weary.
The Nex Perce county exhibit is n
yet all installed and will necessarl
be cnrtailed owing to the recent 10
of much OF the exhibit by fire.
McGilvery & Thompson, Lewistf
Mercantile company, Kjos. founs
Music house, Mrs. Porter Of Juliaet'
The Teller and Gomond all have boot
in the building which are neatly DEC
rated.
The poultry exhibit this year VIII
up to standard. many entries have De
made but 1t in understood that
greater majority of the coops VIII
rive tonight. J. Stucky superinten
ent Of this department states that TN
viii be fully as large an exhibit as
year in his department. Much inter
is being taken In the live stock
hibit In the northwestern portion
the grounds where many fine bred a
mails may be seen.