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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENT LOOKS
BRIGHTER.

V. V. Green, superintendent OF the
implement and machinery department
of the Michigan State Fair, reports
that space which has been assigned to
his department is well taken, and
present indications are that every foot
of available space will be gone be-
fore the fair opens. The 1907 machin-
cry exhibit was very large, in fact t
was supposed to be as extensive as
could ever be made; but this year 1t is
very apparent that the number of ex-
hibits will be greatly increased, and
there are a number of new things
never before shown which will be seen
at the coming fair. There is no de-
partment of the state fair that is of
such educational interest to the farm
er as the machinery department, Su-
perintendent Green, who Is secretary
and treasurer of the Union Transfer
and Storage company of Detroit, is
thoroughly versed in the handling Of
all kinds of machinery, having spent
the greater portion of his life at that
business, and it may be depended
upon that he will maintain the highest
possible standard in his department,
which will be. appreciated by the
farmers of the state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
NEARLY KILLED THEIR KEEPER.

One of the best Midway attractions
at the state fair last year was the
Mundy animal show, which is the
second largest Independent animal
show in the country. The second day
of the fair, while trying to separate
two of his lions engaged in a fierce
fight, Prince, his largest lion, turned
on Mr.. Mundy, sinking his fangs deep
into his thigh and left arm. The fight
was fierce, and, having only small
whip at his command he was unable
TO cope with the enraged beast. While
pinioned on the floor of the cage, with
the fangs of the lion imbedded in his
right hip, he was handed a chair, but
the lion broke this in an instant An
iron bar was thrust at the lion, prying
his jaws apart, and Mr.. Mundy was
liberated, removed from the cage and
taken to the hospital. His recovery
was very slow and he was laid UP for
five months Today he carries a use
less left art, and on his right hip is
a deep pit. as large as teacup, as a
result of the attack.
Mundy has two wild animal shows
on the road Last year his small show
was on the Midway. This year he has
contracted with Manager Slocum for
his big wild animal show, and he will
be first on the Midway. Nh Mundy
will be in charge
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
spELLMAN's PERFORMING BEARS.

One OF the greatest attractions Tor
the coming state fair. which will conf
mand no little attention, is the Spell
man bears, numbering seven, all
trained and in charge OF Mrs Frank
Il. Spellman. II Is the most talked
of and interesting animal act in the
world. Mrs. Spellman thoroughly I'M
derstands her beyy of bears and has
them under perfect control at all
times. They do all kinds OF tricks and
stunts willingly. The New York Hip
pedrome is the biggest theater in the
world Mrs. Spellman's bears were on
the program in this great Hippedrome
several months. This act Is absolute
iy free and will take place in front
OF the grand stand every afternoon
and evening. They have been taught
TO ride in an automobile, and every
morning they will be taken down town
from the state fair grounds in a big
machine and will ride about the
streets of Detroit. They seem to en-
JOY auto riding, as they lean back in
the car, paying little or no attention
to anyone they pass. unless some
mischievous boy attempts to bother
them, when they will reach out their
paws to protect themselves. This is
a wonderful act, free to everybody,
and should be seen to be appreciated
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
WHO OWNS THE STATE FAIR?

There seems TO be some misunder.
standing in whom the ownership Of
the Michigan State Fair is vested 1t
is owned by the Michigan State Agri.
cultural society, organized under the
laws Of the state. and anybody can
become a member on the payment of
81. and when that person becomes a
member, he or she has just the same
rights. so far as the state fair is con
cerned, as any living person When
we say anybody can become a men,
Der we mean, in the broadest sense
of the word, any man, woman or child,
no matter what age or color 1t is a
fair for all the people, governed by
the people, and it always will be. II
is, therefore, apparent that every per-
son living in Michigan should take an
interest in making success OF this
great fair. Your officers are working
hard to make 1t a credit to the state.
and they need the assistance OF all
OF you. Just think what a mighty In
fluence the state fair would WELD IL
every loyal citizen would do his share
to make It a success
II you have anything that you think
Is worthy of exhibiting, send it TO the
fair. You may secure some valuaUle
premiums. II you have nothing to ex-
hibit, arrange to attend thu fair, and
urge your friends to attend.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
EDITORS DAY IN SEPTEMBER.

Tuesday, Sept 8, is to be Editors
day at the Michigan State Fair. That
was agreed upon at a conference be.
tween George T. Campbell Of tho
Owosso Argus G. II. Mitchell Of the
Birmingham Eccentric and President
Fred Postal and Business Manager
James Slocum of the Agricultural So
ciety. The committee In charge on
the part of the editors consists of Mr..
Campbell, Mr.. Mitchell, Daniel Dyes
Of the Casevile Critic and Milo w.
Whitaker of the Jackson Patriot. Mr..
Dyer originated the idea, tut was I'M
able to be present.
President Postal and Mr.. Slocum
will do their part Of the entertaining.
The editors and their families will
be shown everything there is in the
big fair grounds, from the prize stock
to the Midway, from the big cheese
to the airship.
In the afternoon a section of the
grand stand will be reserved for them,
and they will be witnesses Of what
promises, with he new stake events,
to be splendid racing. The socie'y
will be hosts at dinner after the races,
then in the evening the guests will
have seats at the big fireworks spec
tacle, "Sheridan's Ride"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
AIRSHIP FLIGHTS BOTH DAY AND
NIGHT.

One of the attractions of the coming
state fair at Detroit, Sept Bird TO 18th,
will be the flights Of the great Strobel
airship, which will not only fly about
the fair grounds twice every day, but
will also leave the fair grounds, fly
around the city hall, eight miles dis
tant, and return TO the grounds, a
trip of sixteen miles.
The two daylight trips will be made
when the weather conditions are favor.
able it being understood that success.
full fights cannot be made when high
winds prevail, hence no set time can
be made for the start One fight will
be made about the grounds each night,
and the big ship will be followed by a
searchlight
The ship will be in charge of Jack
Dallas, the most daring airship nayi-
gator In the country and one of the
only two men who have ever attempt
ed to make night flights. Dallas made
daily flights at Jacksonville, Fla, all
last winter, and made for himself an
enviable record, having made success
full flights when it was thought almost
impossible to make the start on ac-
count Of high winds
The tent in which the airship is
housed is 4OxS0 and 80 feet high,
which will give one an idea of it's
size. The airship starts upon its fight
from its resting place in the big tent
and after flying about the grounds
for a time, returns without assistance
and lights in it's resting place.
The airship will be on exhibition to
visitors during the entire fair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
THIS YEAR 1T WILL BE THE
MIDWAY.

The worlds fair at Chicago in 1893
named the amusement feature Of the
big show the Midway. Since that
time new names have been coined
The Glade, the Pike, the Wanderlust,
etc. have gone their way. Each year
when the new name has been coined Il
has been necessary to educate the
people as to it's meaning. The word
Midway is known TO everyone as the
amusement row-the place to go for
good time, where something is con.
stantly doing-and that is the name
which will be used this year at the
state fair.
The location of the Midway this
year will be one street south. of that
OF a year ago, being in direct line
with the street railway depot, COM
mencing just east Of the Administers
ton building. This space was origin
ally intended for the Midway, but, not
being easy accessible to the center Of
the electrical equipment, the shows
were located further north.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
A New Feature of the Coming State
Fair.

Secretary Butterfield of the state
fair says that never were the pros
poets SO encouraging as this year Tor
exhibits, and he has held that office
for the past fifteen years and is in a
position to know Entries are coming
In earlier. and more of them. The in
terest In the big far seems to in
crease each year, and the great diff
Guilty now is to take good care OF all
the exhibits with the present facil-
tiles. 1t was thought when the pres
ent buildings were erected that they
would answer all purposes for years
to come, but there 8 already lack OF
buildings to house all exhibits which
are shown.
Exhibitors and visitors will be es.
pecially interested in knowing that
this year a catalog containing a list
of all the entries, the number, the
owners, location, attractions, places
where meals are served, prices race
program, Midway attactions, arrival
and departure of trains and, in fact.
everything the visitor wants TO know
about the big fair Will be issued. These
may he had on the grounds.
Entries on livestock close much
earlier this year, in order to get the
list in the catalog, the closing date
being Aug 10. Secretary Butterfield
will be very glad 10 furnish all and
any Information desired regarding the
coming fair
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
STATE FAIR RAILROAD RATES.

The Michigan Passenger association,
which governs the granting of special
rates on all railroads, has decided that
the rate of fare this year for the state
fair at Detroit, Sept. 3rd to 18th, will
be one and two-thirds one way fare.
That means that if the regular rail
road fare from your station to Detroit
and return is So (seventy-five miles,
the rate to the state fair this year
will be going $3.50 and returning 81.
or $3.50. Last year the rate was three
cents per mile on most Of the roads,
and the railroads gave a rate of one
half fare, which for the distance men
toned above the fare would have teen
S2.25 for the round trip, and in order
to get that rate it was necessary TO
buy a state fair ticket at fifty cents,
which was attached 10 the railroad
ticket Ii may be seen that the rate
is twenty-five cents higher this year,
but the state fair coupon will be elm
inaed from tie railroad ticket.
Admission tickets to the state fair
will be placed on sale in most of the
newspaper Offices in the state at the
rate of thirty-fve cents each, or three
for 81. These will go on sale early
in July and will be withdrawn Aug
29th.
This is the first time in the history
OF the state fair that tickets have
been placed on sale out in the state
at reduced rates. Orders for tickets,
IL received prior to Aug. 29th, will
also be filled by mail on receipt OF
the above price by |. II. Butterfield.
secretary, Detroit, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

1t should be of interest and salts
faction to the exhibitors Of livestock,
and to the public as well, to know
that during the state fair of 1908 most
careful attention will be given to san
itary conditions. Every precaution
will be used to see that the
grounds are kept in the best of
condition, and all places will lie
most thoroughly disinfected. 1t has
been decided TO use the celebrated dis
infectant "Kreso" for this purpose In
tn livestock department all stables,
pens, barns, ect, for the exhibition Of,
animals will be thoroughly disinfected
before they are occupied, and con.
slant supervision in this respect will
be carefully given throughout the en-
tire meeting. This will prevent any
contagious disease among the stock.
II will also destroy all foul odors,
making it both healthful and pleasant
for the visitors in every respect. This
forms safeguard to the visiting pub
lie and to the exhibitors of livestock
as we'll
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
$1,000 EACH NIGHT.
tsine's Great Display Of Fireworks
and War Spectacle,

One OF the principal attractions at
the coming state fair in Detroit, Sept.
Bird TO 18th, is the great Pane's fire
works and spectacle and Manhattan
Beach display Of fireworks.
"Sherdan's Ride and the Battle of
Cedar Greek" is the most stupendous,
thrilling and realistic war spectacle
ever presented by the great fireworks
king, Henry j. Pain. The characters
represented are: General Sherman
and General Wright, u. S. Al General
Lee and General Early of the Confed-
crate army, staff officers, signal corps,
civilians, etc. The synopsis and in
cidents are: Camp Fire-Negro melo-
dies and special advertisements. Dis.
covery Of spy; papers found Signals
from the mountains. Distant firing.
Signaling. Confederates open fire on
buildings. United States troops move
forward. Papers found Despatch of
messenger. Troops retreating Artil.
lery in distress. Distant movements.
All is life and animation. Sheridan
is coming!" Sheridan and staff dash
on; the rout is turned into victory.
Final tableau
The history of this great battle is
well known TO many of our readers,
and no doubt many will witness its
repetition in fireworks at the coming
state fair.
In speaking of this great spectacle
as produced at Manhattan Beach, the
New York World says:
"Pain's great war spectacle, 'Sherdan's Ride
depicting in a thrilling and truly realistic
manner the Battle Of Cedar Creek between
the Union and Confederate armies, opened last
night to 5000 delighted spectators in blaze
OF glory and gunpowder. With the early dawn
comes the Gen. Early Confederate troops.
They sweep down from the mountain sides,
and crush the unsuspccting Federals they
sleep Then follow the most terrible, reals.
tic scenes Of the Generalization in war. The
terror stricken soldiers are rushing IN the rear
with but few men among them 10 try and
stem the tide. All is retreat. Just when the
destruction seems complete Gen. Phil Sheridan
dashes among the fleeing solders-having mad.
ly dashed TO his stricken army from Winches
ter twenty miles away. Com on boys,
we're going back Wild cheers greeted this
command Before nightfall the battle had been
Every performance OF Pains spec
tacle of "Sheridan's Ride" will be fol
lowed by a gigantic $1,000 program Of
Pains Manhattan Beach fireworks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
MAXI G a WHILE CITY.

The state fir buildings are under
going or at tran 70 ma ion scene this
year All tie buildings are receiving
a coat OF WI tie paint, which adds very
materially to their attractiveness. To
cover these buildings with paint re-
quires a large force of men and many
barrels of paint. While the work was
commenced early In the season, it
will not be completed before Sept. 1st
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
$4,000 CHILDREN.
chIldren's Day at the Michigan Stat.
Fair


1t is estimated that at least $4,000
children will avail themselves of the
invitation of the Michigan State Far
to be their guests Friday, Sept. 4th.
This day has been set aside as Chill
dren's Day, and every child in Michi-
gan under the age of twelve years who
comes to the gate that day will be
admitted free, no ticket being required
Most of the schools open the following
Tuesday, and this will be the last gala
day for the young people before they
settle down TO hard school work.
A program, prepared expressly for
the little folks, will be announced
later which provides for one continu-
Gus round of pleasure from morning
until night. The little folks are not
interested in horse racing, so there
will be no racing on that day, and in
order that they will be home in ,-.e
evening, there will be no fireworks
display that night, but there will be
enough going on 20 make it happy,
busy day for the children. Jack Dial
las, the most daring airship navigator
in the country, will make two flights
in his big airship, sailing about the
grounds, high in the air, though al
ways within view.
This is the first time since the loca
ton Of the state fair in Detroit that
children have been admitted FIR e, aad
no doubt it will be one of the livel.est,
merriest days OF the pig fair, because
they will be on pleasure bent, and
there will be something doing every
minute
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

A great effort is being made this
year to cut down one-half the num-
Der of the passes which have been
issued on previous years. The pass
list last year ran very high and natur-
ally robbed the society Of many dol
lars to which they are entitled. This
year only those who are absolutely en-
titled to the same will be taken cars
Of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
GREAT CHANGE IN -FOUR YEARS


Four years have brought about great
changes in the state fair grounds at
Detroit Where this beautiful white
city now stands was only a barren
space Of farm lands. The great trans
formation scene has certainly been
wonderful. To all appearances one
would think the great improvements
had been going on for years. The
grounds are covered with large and
commodious buildings, which have
been built with permanency N view.
The grounds have been graded, walks
and roads built, and shrubbery. which
was planted four years ago, has since
done much toward beautifying the
grounds. making them a credit TO the
state The work of making improve.
ments still progresses. a large num-
Der OF mes being employed at this
time and will be until the opening Of
the great show, that the grounds may
be in the holiday attire.
The grounds lie just west of the De-
troit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee rail-
road and the Pontiac and Flint Inter
urban railway and attract great atten-
ton from the thousands o. pass nsers
who pass the grounds daily and who
can form only favorable opinion OF
this great enterprise which is doing %
much along educational lines for the
people Of Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
STATE BANDS AT THE FAIR.

Arrangements are being made for
the engaging of bands TO furnish the
music at the coming state fair. For
some time past the bands from large
cities have been engaged, and this
year it is very apparent that the
money spent for music will go to the
bands located in the smaller cities out
in the state
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

An effort will be made to eliminate
everything of a gambling nature from
the state fair grounds this year, AMI
If any gambling devices are found OPP
Grating on the grounds they will be
very promptly removed. 1t is the in.
tention of the management to have
the coming state fair free from fakes,
gambling and all impositions of every
description and nature.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

81 a ,..,5 90 l.s, sa4o,.O -
the International Stock Food company
of Minneapolis, Mimi, to have Dan
Patch pace one mile against his own
time. making an earnest endeavor TO
break his record, which is the fastest
in the world today, 1854, and il is
thought that on the new fast track
at the state fair grounds it will he
possible for him do So Mr.. Savage
says that Dan is in strictly first class
condition. and he believes he will go
faster this year than ever before.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
STATE FAIR VISITORS.

Those who contemplate attending
the state fair from out in the state
will be interested in knowing that
they can check their wraps, umbrei.
las, lunches, packages, etc, just In.
side the gate of the main entrance
This year this will be in direct con-
troll of the state fair, and every pat
ron may depend upon fair treatment.
Packages will be absolutely safe and
carefully handled
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

The races on the state fair grounds
will be the fastest In the history of
the association. $1,000 have been ex.
pended entirely rebuilding and resur-
facing the track, and II is today con.
sidered one of the fastest and best
tracks In the United States. and with
$4,000 hung up for purses and the
entries which have already been re-
ceived, II is apparent that the best
races ever held in the state of Michi-
gan will be seen on the state fair
grounds during the next state fair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07
$4,000 WORTH OF CEMENT WALKS.

The Michigan State Fair association
is building $4,000 worth of cement
walks, leading from the entrance near
Woodward avenue to the grand stand,
and also about the grounds. These
walks are broad and will accommo-
date many people. In case of damp
weather they will be great con-
venience for the visitors who travel
from one part of the grounds to an
other
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-07

Ample provisions have been made
for the accommodation of thousands
OF visitors who will visit the fair from
Sept. Ord to 18th. Al hotels and board
ing houses are preparing to take n
extra people. =
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PAID BEFORE APPROVAL.
Evidence to This Effect Testi.
fled To.


Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. 1.-More than
$S,OOO,000 was paid to Contractor John
ii. Sanderson for furnishing OF the new
state capital before his bills began TO
be approved by the board of public
grounds and buildings, as required by
law. This was brought out on the
trial OF Sanderson, former State Treas.
urer Mathues, former Auditor Snyder
and James H. Shumaker, former
superintendent of grounds and build.
ings in the Dauphin county court
These bills were put in evidence by
the commonwealth. in spite of vigor-
ops objections by the defense. for the
purpose OF showing the system which
the commonwealth alleges was pur.
sued to defraud the state. The admis-
sion of these bills opens the way for
an offer of the introduction of certain
other papers and numerous articles of
furniture to which no reference is
made in the Indictment in the case
now on trial
The commonwealth brought down
from the capitol and stored in the
court house this afternoon a wagon.
load OF furniture which it will offer in
evidence when the trial is resumed at
10 o'clock Monday. This furniture in.
cludes a bootblack stand for which
Sanderson collected s1,619. 20 from the
state and paid. ii is alleged. s125
also desks and chairs upon which
profits were from 200 to
400 per cent.