The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

been announced: it is probable that it
northwest whose interests so closely
touch those of the speaker. -: '',.~,
-SsW. NJ. Liggett, dean Of the college OF
agriculture, who has the livestock ex-
hibit in charge, is confident that this
year 8 display will eclipse anything in
the state fair grounds before. Many
head of blooded' stock from the farms
Of the state are already in the stables.
More, which have been on exhibition
at nearby fairs will arrive today: = A
big consignment Of stock, which was
Des Moines, which closed last night, is
scheduled to arrive tonight. -
Women $ Department.
The woman's department. is partic-
ularly we'll developed this year and it
is expected that for this and other rea-
sons there will be a large attendance
of women, than ever before. The
Woman s building is in charge of Mrs.
M. l.. Luther, assistant superintendent,
and will contain all the articles exhib-
tied by women and for which premiums
or diplomas are offered.
The State Federation of Women s
Clubs will have its headquarters in the
tute building, and which is within a
few rods Of the women's building.
Lectures, entertainments and social
gatherings will be among, the items on
the federation program. At the fed
Grafton quarters all women visiting the
fair will be made welcome at all times
and comfortable rest provisions will be
made.
A complete hospital on the grounds
is maintained during fair week for the
benefit of any who. may be temporarily
indisposed. 49,.
Races and Recreation.
While the prime purpose Of the fair
is educational, the amusement and re-
creation features are by no means ne
elected. The "Merry Pike section
given over to fun and frivolity offers
many attractions.
Beside the big racing card a fine
amusement program has been arranged
to be pulled off in front of the amphi-
theater. Then, in the evening, perhaps
the biggest offering is the pyrotechnical
spectacle, Moscow i. E. Gregory,
the proprietor of this show, former Min?
neapolis man, arrived Yesterday after
noon with his outfit and the cast of 200
people which travel with it. The seen
C1 was SCG up ldSt ulSHG. LII UTcSOIy 3
So Moscow are combined all the popu-
lar features of the gorgeous spectacular
production, circus, ballet, pantomime,
scenic play, band concert and carnival,
in conjunction with beautiful display
of fireworks.
Among the. excellent specialties with
the show are many acrobats. Then
other exceptional features will appear
in con- junction with the spectacular
proper.
The bunch of thorobred horses which
will be used for the women IS relay
which will be run each afternoon, start
was purchased especially for this
event by Allie G. Wooster, whom
had charge of a similar event. dur
ing the last state fair One of the
horses is full brother to Robert Wad-
dell, the horse that won he American
derby, another is a granddaughter of
Iroquois, the horse that won the English
derby. All the horses are registered in
the Jockey :, club of New York. The
three young women who will ride the
race will change horses in front. Of the
grand stand at the end of each mile.
-, f. The Track Events.
Barring the appearances Of Dan
Patch and Cresecus in their ,lashes
against time, the track event foremost
in. the interest Of the horsemen, is the.
2:O2 pace, set for Thursday. The,
Bronco, who has been making: such;
winnings in the east ESsi
the. conceded winner until yesterday,
when the performance of Ecstatic at
Readville. Mass, came to the notice Of;
the race track enthusiasts. The speedy
mare covered the mile in 2:ol94 in4enes
heat. The time is a shade better than