The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-29
Hundreds of Woodmen
 Attend the State Fair.

booth prepared for the woodmen of the World in the main building, and that hardly half of those present had reg istered. He said that fifty-six differ. ent cities in the State of Alabama were represented at the Fair.
 Many of the woodmen of the World present at the Fair brought their fam lilies with them. and this swelled the attendance to the extent of several hundred. at least. The estimates of the attendance varied from 4.0oo to 5000, but the official figures fixed the attendance for the day at a little over 5000.
 The floral exhibits were the only ones judged during the day. In the pro- fessional classes the Rosemcnt Garden nursery carried off all first prizes, and in the amateur class there were two competitors. Mrs. J. M. Cody, of Mont gomery. won the five first prizes tn the amatuer class and Mrs. J. M. Lancas- ter, of Wetumpka, won the two second prizes offered.
 The fair management gave special encouragement to the amatuer exhibits, and those who saw the improvement or the exhibits this year over that of last year appreciated the interest that has been taken by the fair officials in developing horticulture in the State. The racing yesterday afternoon was witnessed by a throng of at least 5000 persons. and there were few on the grounds who did not witness at least one of the heats of the two trotting events. The free attractions seemed to be especially pleasing.
 There was a noticeable absence of several of the "cloth layout" stands that did business at the fair last week, the management having decided that these had overstepped their privileges, and ordered that they discontinue their business.
 One of the officials of the Fair stated yesterday that these privileges were ficfals did not care to be put in the light of gulling the country people w.o attend the Fair here.
 We want everyone who comes to Montgomery to get a run for his money" the official said, 'and in the instance of several of the attractions which we suppressed we did not feel that innocent persons were being fair ly treated.p
 The attractions which were the sub Ject of remarks from pulpits dn the churches of the city Sunday were not closed yesterday. The extra precau- tion, however, of hanging out signs For Men Only" was enforced by the Fair officials.
 Ine scene on The curve last night was one of the most animated ever seen on that care destroying boulevard. The air was just cool enough to lend zest to the spirit of those present, and the attendance of visitors was the largest since the opening of the Fair.
 Today promises to be the banner day. so far, of the Fair. It has been set apart for the farmers of the state, and with this idea in mind the management has arranged to have the agricultural exhibits judged and the awards made today. This will take place during the morning.
 The main event of the program, how ever. will be the address to be deliver ed by Governor B. B. Conner. There is unusual interest in any utterance that the Governor makes at this time due to the fact that stringent legislation along many lines is In prospect when the legislature meets in special session next month. Governor Conner will make his address. commencing at 1 o'clock. A platform has been erected in the front of the grand stand just to the left of the band stand.
 Immediately following the Governors address the races will be commenced, and the usual program will be render ed, including the free attractions, the balloon ascension and band concert.
 Dixie BIinstrelsi Best show Ht Fair,