The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22
of track yesterday; Mr. Demarest

of of track yesterday; Mir. Demarest said:
 'I have been trotting horses for -o years and in that time have worked out my animal son tracks in all parts of the United States from Maine to Cal ifornia I think the track here Is one of the finest new tracks in the country and ranks well with the very best.
 Tt is smooth and fast and if good time is not made here. it will not he the fault of the track. I have looked over some of the horses that will enter the races, and they seem to be fine animals. l predict that the races will be close and exciting"
 Dr. Walter P. Woolrdge of Columbia, Tenn, who will be the presiding judge of the harness races, arrived yesterday and spent some time looking over tho grounds. He agreed with MT Demarest In saying that the track was in excellent condition and would permit of fast rac- ing
 The Damarest Horses.
 The famous horses of the Demarest combination were being exercised yester- day and seemed to be in fine condition.
 Miss Lillian Schafer. who was to have exhibited Cupid" the horse of many colors which has seventeen separate and distinct gaits, will not be able to come to the fair In her stead, the manage ment has secured the services of Miss Olive Swan who Is considered one of the most skilled riders in the country. She has issued a challenge to any lady rider in the world for twenty mile race. to relay at the end of each mile. and no assistance to be granted in either mounting or dismounting Barney Bema- rest will place $1O0O on tue result in favor of Miss Swan.
 Two of the finest horses seen here In some time are Major Mckinley and King Full two high jumpers with records of feet s inches. and feet inches re- spectively. In the equestrian exhibitions to be given at the horse show, King Full
 will be ridden by Miss Swan and Major Mckinley by Miss Fisher. During the fair Miss Swan will drive RocSport, 2:l1A, pacer. to sulky in an
 attempt to beat any record that may be
 made during the racing events at the fair.
 The Buildings.
 The main exhibit building the second floor of which is used by the womans de- partment, is the largest and possibly the most attractive of the buildings. It is arranged similarly to the main exhibit building of the fair grounds used last year. It has many handsome booths in II, ana IS eldDOTdlely ueCOfaleu Tn feu,
 white and blue. Hundreds of flags of
 welcome to President Roosevelt have been
 hung in the building, and the general effect of the decorations is pleasing. Many interesting and instructive exhibits have been placed in this building Just to the east of the nam building Is the negro building. G. w. A. Johnson superintendent of the negro department
 has secured many attractive exhibits for hA rf1 .l al tural and mechanical lines The mines and machinery hall has been filled with exhibits of minerals and ma
 chinery. A large tent has been erected
 outside the mines and machinery building
 to hold some of the exhibits which could not be put in the building. The poultry show will be held in a large tent to the west of the grandstand Su- | perintendent H. J. McCafferty has re- | celved many entries and says that the exhibits will be especially attractive. The cages have been well arranged. l The paddock and the office building are well built and present neat appearance. l The view from the top of the grandstand | showing all the buildings and the entire | grounds. Is the only way to see the whole | grounds at once. The structures show up l well and the arrangements is considered
 ideal.
 l The miniature railway has been put in l place and will run from one end to the I other of the Hot Sands,' as the midway l will be called this year. The usual ac- compartment of refreshment booths and other attractions have been set in place. Admission Prices. The following rates of admission will | be charged:
 General admission-Adults, 50 cents each.
 l General admission--Chldren, between | ages of and IA years 25 cents each. General admission-Chldron under ! years, free when accompanied by parent | or guardian.
 l Special tickets for schools and teachers Twenty-Five cents each (school day only). I Season tickets (ten days)-s3.0O each, l fair only).
 Horse show-(evenings), general admis- sion-50 cents each
 Horse show-season ticket (six nights),