The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
B|G FAIR STARTS ON HOME STRETCH WITH PRIDE IN PAST Next Three Days Bid Fair to Eclipse Fine Records of
 Last Week
SPECIAL RACES ARE
 PLANNED FOR TODAY
Wednesday VIII Be Automobile Day and Christie Will Try For the Worlds Record-Sacred Con
 cert Yesterday.

The management of the Alabama State Fair is planning to make the three re- msining days the greatest of the entire season.
 The indications are that the weather will continue cool and bracing, with enough sunshine to attract people into the open.
 The gates will be opened at the usual hour this morning, and the usual pro- gramme will be carried out to the letter. The early visitors will receive their first welcome in the exhibit halls. then to the numerous entertainments on the Curve. There will be a ballon ascen- sion this morning, and Romola will dem onstrate the ease with which man can be shot from the mouth of a cannon in mid-air, and survive On one ~ef the as tensions, Mrs. Romola will accompany her husband, and make the daring descent with him.
 Especially attractive will be the races this afternoon. In addition to the regu- lar trottng and pacing schedule, there will be a free for all pace and free for all trot Horsemen are planning to
  vaudeville performers will have their usual innings today and tonight. Captain Baldwin will make an airship ascension in the afternoon. At night there will be the usual fireworks display. The day will be officially concluded at F o'clock tonight.
 Band Concert Yesterday.
 On account of Inc cold af aftarnoOn tha band concert yesterday did not draw as large a crowd as it's excellence deserved. However, several hundred people were on the grounds throughout the day, and these in the afternoon, heard the band play. The programme as printed some days ago was carried out and the two soloists rendered splendid selections. The people who attended were well pleased.
 On account of the Sunday holiday many business men were at the fair grounds in the afternoon. These walked over the grounds and saw the Igorottes, the os- triches the lions and monkeys, the fine cattle and horses, and talked to the ex- h;bitors.
 Automobile Races Wednesday.
 The feature of the present week will be the automobile races Wednesday aft ernoon. At this time William Christie, one of the most daring autoists of the day, will go against his own record for fast automobile driving, and many thou sand people are planning to witness the sport. From all accounts the daring of Christie as well as his speed, holds one entranced The Chicago millionaire has been severely injured on many occasions. and is just now from a hospital in New York. where he was treated for broken bones and bruised body. Those in Bir- mingham who remember the, visit of Bar ney pldfeld some years ago, will take D pleasure in seeing Christie and his work. All of Olddelds records have been smashed by the daring Chicagoan.
 Another interesting feature of the week will be the flight of Baldwin's airship from the fair grounds to the city, proper. Captain Baldwin has gone as far as four teen miles in his air car and on the first day when he considers the weather pro- pitious, he will drive his ship to Birming- ham. In case this trip is made today, Birmingham citizens will be startled, look ing overhead. to see the great bird of the air suspended over them.
 After the rest of yesterday the spielers will take up their work with renewed energy, and the performers with ani- T nation will go through their daring du- ties. The people will flock through the grounds with fresh strength. A big at tendance is expected this morning The management is looking for 10000 people at least, before the closing hour tonight.