The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18


 and sampies of it's various bi-products will be shown.
 The negro exhibits in their building are the best they have ever made. Bales of cotton are there. vegetables they have grown thSmselyes, pieces of simple furniture, horse shoes and sew eral other things they are capable of producing.
 The race track easily the beet any where in the country. is in splendid condition and sis as fast az lightning.
 The springy surface, is covered with a soft coating that gives a firm, sure. soft foothold and is pronounced by all who have seen it the best track they know of. There will be races every day. for every class. of track horse, and runners will be given ss much prom thence in the entry lists as harness animals. Some Of the best trotters of the Southern circuits will be entered, and paceFs equally as high rated have been booked for the Montgomery Fair events.
 - There are any number of entries al- ready at the grounds and the big com modious stables are hospitably receiv- ing all corners. Although there Is any number of horses at the grounds there is still enough room to make crowdinE an ifnpossibility and so provided with every comfort. the best track and every care. it will be up to the best horses to win. The grandstaud bedecked in flags and streamers is in tip top con- dition and the few necessary repairs needed have been made.
 On The ~Curve" To Date.
 "on The Curve" is the place where most of the fun will be. The manage ment has scoiIected a series of most pleasing attractions Of much interest besides the many free shows. As has been said, John L.. Sullivan and his op- ponent of many eyars ago. Jake Xii. rain, will be among the attractions of the fair. and the two ring veterans will give exhibition sparring matches for the benefit of those interested in the manly art of knocking other peo- pie over when they climb on you in wrath.
 Among the attractions "on The Curve will be:
 Tiny Mite, unquestionably the small est horse in the world, will be placed on exhibition at the State Fair by her owner. Frank P. Spellman.
 Tiny Mite was born on the banks of the Brazos River In Texas four years and eight months. ago. She is but twenty-two inches in height. weighs thirty-two pounds and is perfect horse in form and feature. She was sold to her exhibitor for the sum of S1 900, and has been on the road for over three years. Her first owner was murdered on the night of the closing of the Blue Grass Fair at Lexington four weeks ago, and the little creature Rrieved so rsorely over his death, she being the only living witness. that she refused to eat for several days. and a veterinary surgeon called In 10 care for her, said that in all probability she would die of broken heart. Sin gular as 1t may seem she has taken a warm fancy to her new owner, Mrs. Spellman, and will follow her around like a little dog. whitney for her ca ress at the sound of her voice. and eat breakfast from her hand.
 Since acquiring Tiny Mite, Mrs. Spellman has Seen offered nearly three times theg amount her husband paid for the little one, but says that ten times the amount would not buy her new pet. She intends to keep her as Iong as she lives, Tiny Mite, in the state Fairs of ohio and Michigan. and at the Blue Grass State Fair in Ken tuckv.,proved to be one of the great .st Attractions on the grounds, and was visited and admired by many thousands.
 Flea Circus.
 Another attraction that has been given a great deal of attention is the famous flea circus. brought over by Mr. spellrnan from Berlin. In it are over 500 actors. all thoroughly trained in their different lines of work. One can imagine the vast amount of pa- tienee that is required 10 train these little insects when 1t becomes known thai they must be put through their various little stunts for two years at least once each day before they be- come accustomed to the work. They pull wagons. ride q merry'go-round. do a military drill, fire caAnons. walk tight ropes, perform marvellous aero hattie feats, and are dressed in beauti- ful paper costumes. Each of the prin- cinai performers really seems to know hls name. These feas are not the or ,dinary variety that live on a dog. but are the larger species that feed on