The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Prizes Awarded In Many De- partmenls Al the Big State
 Fair Yesterday
JEFFERSON TAXES FIRST
 IN THE COUNTY EXHIBITS
Big Crowd Witnessed the Interestinq Maneuvers of the Jefferson County National Guard Last Night.
 Other News of the Fair

 out the aid of the sun last night.
 The long and spectacular ride down the incline plane, followed by the daring leap through space and plunge into the shal- low pool held the crowd breathless.
 The place was brilliantly lighted and the spectacle one of real beauty, will be long remembered.
 There was a large attendance at the fair last night. In addition to the night ride of Schreyer, the Jefferson county national guardsmen held their monthly maneuver in the big arena The troops were under the command of Gen. Louis V. Clark, and a magnificent showing they made. There were about 300 men in line, and the drill was so perfectly executed that the throng paid compliment by fre- quent and lusty cheers.
 The fireworks display was a splendid one, too, so, all in all the people had much amusement. In addition the booths remained open until 10 o'clock, and much time was employed in their inspection. Down the Line" did a big business until a late hour.
 perfect day greeted the fair goers yesterday. And another great throns cheered the heart of the management. It was again the crowd that goes upon a holiday. It was a good humored crowd, and one on pleasure bent. Everything was seen from Peggy the s100oO hen, which queens it among half hundred of her descendants, to the little tent of ''Peeping Tom.''
 From 12,00O to l6,OOO people attended dur ing the day and there were several thou sand additional faces last night.
 The entire programme was carried through without pebble. Every house of amusement on the midway was going at merry clip. The sterling free at- fractions were presented without a flaw. The racing programme was an exception ally fine one. The poultry and stock ex~ hibits drew larger attendance yesterday than ever before. The magnificent agri- cultural exhibits of the several counties of the state were the center of attraction while the industrial exhibits, from those residing in other sections elicited re- marks of surprise and interest There was perfect balloon ascension at o'clock, the aeronaut, unannoyed by a varying wind, being able to rise to great height, and descend within the limits of the fair grounds enclosure. The Boys Industrial school band at- tended the fair yesterday and their play ing, as usual, delighted the crowds which gathered to hear them. Jefferson Exhibit the Winner. Jefferson county was awarded first prize yesterday for having made, in the opinion of the judges, the best agricultural ex- hibi:.
 Montgomery county was awarded the second prize, while Cullman drew third money. Baldwin took fourth prize The money was divided as follows: First prize, 5000; second prize, $500; third prize, $25o; fourth prize, s1OO
 The exhibits of the counties were con sidered fine. Jefferson's show was the largest, as concerns area It is also beAu- tifully arranged. Messrs. Edward Cox and J. S. Montgomery drew practically the entire exhibit on Shades mountain. Montgomery, too, has beautiful exhibit Baldwips exhibit was made up of con- tributions from 250 people, and is the most varied and interesting. There was never more perfect exhibition of the products of one county. Cullman has magnfl- cent exhibit and there was much surprise when it received the third prize Special Agricultural Awards. The awards for the special agricultural exhibits were made as follows: For the best individual agricultural ex- hibit, $500 in cash, Joseph Schunck of Cullman.
 Best cotton exhibit, s75 In cash J. Wyatt of Siluria, first w. M. Burgin of Monte vallo, $50, second; J. s. Montgomery of Jefferson third, s25.
 Best hay exhibit, first prize, $50, w. A. Christian of Calera; second prize s25, J. c. Benton of Vincent; third prize, J. s. Montgomery.
 Best corn exhibit, first prize s5O J. s. Montgomery of Jefferson second prize. Edward Cox; third prize. Jesse Wesley; W. E. Walthams of Birmingham, fourth prize.
 Best COW, any age or breed: F. H. Bates of Hamburg first and second prizes.
 
 age: F. H. Bates of Hamburg, first prize; T. W. Riddle of East Lake, second prize
 Dairy cattle, Jersey, competition opened.
 Best bull years and over: T. W. Rid dle of East Lake, first prize w E. Mat thews of Birmingham, second.
 Bull years. under 3: F. H. Bates of Hamburg, first prize.
 Bull calf under 12 months: F II. Bates of Hamburg. first prize; F. W. Riddle of East Lake. second prize
 S E. Bamen and s. D. Plowd. govern ment experts, judges all live stock.
 Woman's Booth Contest.
 Tho following are the prizes awarded in the womans department Thursday morning and announced by Mrs. J. R. Reid, superintendent of the woman's build ing:
 Premiums for the best individual booths portraying home life-Frst prize, Mrs Fowler of Fairview station; second prize Mrs M w. Proctor: third prize Mrs R. B. Broyles of Osceola; fourth prize. Mrs. Eva Ashlander of Hanceville; fifth prize. Mrs Finn of Oscroa station; sixth prize. Mrs. A. F Hutehings of Baldwin coun ty; seventh prize, Mrs. s. $. Smith of Roanoke; eighth prize, Mrs. c. " Cowan of Gadsden.