The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-06

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niIttct to the grounds except eA-
hibitOrx md those having buAinesn
on the grOunds.
with flags flying. bands playing, the
5ubiauitous barker shouting the tattrac-
tons OF a hundred and one curious.
wonderful, amazing and interesting"
shows the lowing OF prize cattle, bieat-
Ing OF sheep, neighing OF thorousn-
breds and grunting of fat porkers--
not to mention the hot sausage man,
The fellow with the cane rack. the
canary bird vender and the peanut
seIier--the second annual virginia
state Fair will throw open Its gates
To- morrow morning to the people of
Richmond and the thousands OF Slsitors,
who Will revel In the Interesting sig hts
to be seen during the coming week
8 This ye,.r,s fair Will eclipse anything
OF the kind ever before attempted in
this section. IL the plans and hopes OF
president Stuart and the men In charge
are realized; and there seems to be no
doubt on this point. The contrast with
last years fair Will be greatly in Ia
yor OF the coming event.
The agricultural. Horticultural. 1--we
stock, poultry, domestic, Industrial ana
machinery exhibits are larger and bet
entries for the races. and the manage
nIent has systematized this feature. SO,
shat race after race trotting, running
md pacing, will be started promptly
md long waits avoided
Midway to BE Dazzling.
.rhe amusements on the Midway and
The free shows to be presented on IN e
sig stage In front OF the grandstaHd
.sill be the nucleus which Will oker q
jazzling array of entertainment. With
out the disagreeable jamlntng OF
crowds and slicensed hoodlumism which
detract 10 much from the success OF
well-traIncd organization. augmented
by county officers and city police, Will
maintain order and enable the visitors
to the fair to enjoy IN a most COM
Portable manner the festivities Of the
occasion Every part of the large
grounds Will have something oftintcrest
To Offer
On the right Of the main entrance
will extend the Midway, where the
shows and other amusements will be
stationed. the pathway3sto the left lead
ing to the grandstand.
At the extreme end of the Midway
the agricultural implement exhibits
will be seen. The buildings contain
Ing other exhibits then follow---poul-
try farm products, domestic manufac-
lures and Industrial. Near by will be
found the live stock buildings contain
ing great numbers Of fine horses, cattle,
sheep and swine
Ground lii Fine Shape.
The grounds will present fine APP
pearance. The new steeplechase3 course.
with It's hedges and water jumps. the
great oval lnield beautifully levcled and
graded, new roadways and walks. hum
drcds OF benches scattered about, and
resting places for the convenience and
comfort OF women and children, will
be noted and will doubtless be fully
appreciated.
On q big stage in front of the grand.
stand the free shows will be given
A number of -flrst-class acts have beer
engaged, and viii be seen twice daily
and on Richmond Day, w ednesday, ths
9Th and Bryan Day. friday. the 18th
there will be continuous free shows.
Racing Begins To-Aiorrow.
Manager Coleman, assisted by Mr.
p a.. S. Brine, has secured the larges
number OF entries for the races eve
seen here, and there Is every indication
that this department OF the fair vii
! be very interesting and enjoyable. &
Mondays Racing Card.
Tho card for Monday s racing at tn
Fair Grounds was issued yesterday
Some fast trotting and pacing Is locke
for. There will be no runners QUITO
the opening day. 4Icre is the entr,
list:
First race 30 pacing purse. 800
i. Mannella, b. M, by tAustral, -.
Hall, Washingto ton. D. G. Ri,
2. s. x. Bednorth, b, s., BY Bednortt
Y. V.{Shipley, Cobb's Creek, Va.
8. Sweetheart, G.. M, by haywood
G. II. Bunch, Pleasanton,& CAL - ss5s}l
4. Miss Wilton. CHI. ms by Patchur
g Wilton. N. j Dougherty, agent New
port News. n
56. S. Lady May, blk. M, by Victor Rus
sell, "A. H. Tyson, Whining ton. Del.
6. Anita, b. M, by Aldra gia, Fran
Matty.S Syracuse, Del. 5Sg
S Second race--2;a5 trottIng; purs
o. 81 sSg . We i'll
Nelly N1czeus, b. M, by Nczeu
Is q. II. Grihith. Richmond.
2. Garldof. b.. s., by Jart, 81 Charles i
Smith, Richmond
3. Nettie May b. m. by A sidne
mond. 81. ;l. q IN s IA ss u
s5 AIontezum,l Stock Farm. Richmond 3
s. Hazel CHI. III. by Hinder lYillSe
\ w. II enson,s Richmond
6, Zella Mack by sN1cli en NJ Co.
Bunch, .aFl easanton, Ca /. IA.
Z. Running Brook, y, 8, By s ST. q
crook. VI ,gsg q. S Nj
s. Beatrtcelb. m, 7. \ Is. elley. Greer sc,
gille,3S, e. AZ
o. Sally O.. & nj, by b rown w llse
3t Wilton Stock Tarm, Mary land.
nd (. n Alfred N elson, b. 4. 1, by Aft a x
s8S W. G, IN elson, Manchest or, q III;
Third ce2 4 5pacln purse, Say 9,
1. Queen Glenna. MI by Glt
Athol, Greibell g Desher, g lovelantl, 81
9. III olrave N, b. Ma by H II b NJ ons,
tuna Stocl k arm, n cllmond.
3, Corvette, bl Is mn by ~ irect,,7 1lont
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