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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
In the Police Court.

David Mckay, claiming Grinnell as
his home, was before the mayor Tues
day charged with being drunk.
The case was continued until June IL
and Mckay was released on his own
bond
Lee Daily, Donald McCloud, Jim
Dixon and Paul Bucher, arrested as
Migrants, were committed to Jail for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
MEETING For Church Men ronioht

A meeting for the men Of all of the
churches of the city will be held at the
Central Church of Christ at o'clock
this evening. Mr. Sunday will be pres
ent the object of the meeting being to
make concerted effort to boom the re-
vival during its closing days. Seats III
the tabernacle will be reserved for
those who attend this special meer-
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
BUILDING NEW cAgoosEs.

Fine Modern Way Cars to Be Turned
Out Soon from Shops.
The Iowa Central railway, in its
car shops here, is building six fine
modern cabooses that will be turned
out soon. The way cars are thoroughly
modern is every respect, and repre-
sent a fine class of workmanship. Bet
ter than that the company will save
about $500 on each caboose than had
the work been done by contract witt
car building concerns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
BEGIN REHEARsALs.
Mr.. Fischer Begins Training of Choir
For Concert

Mr. Fischer, the leader of the Sunday
revival choir, began last night to train
the choir in the special musical which
is to be sung at the sacred concert,
which will be given by Mr.. Fischer.
Mr.. Ackley, and others of the Sunday
party, assisted by the choir and 9TH
ers, on next Monday night. The choir
has taken up SUCH songs as Sullivan's
Lost Chord
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
BUILD NEW clNDER PIT.

Concrete Structures Will Replace Stone
Pits in Local Yards.
The Iowa Central is going to build
soon in the local yards fine new
double concrete cinder pit. to take
the place of the present single stone
pit. When the new pit is installed two
engines can be cleaned at the same
time, thus avoiding delays to trains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02
OF Interest To
the Farmers
is OUR LARGE STOCK OF HAY
TOOLS, cARRlERs, TRACK, ETC.
WE ARE NOW CARRYING THREE
LINES OF HAY CARRIERS,
The Loudon.
The Myers
The Ney

ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE FAM
ILlAR, TO THE CONSUMER, .RELl-
ABLE LINES WHOSE QUALITY
HAS BEEN TESTED BY YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE. WE CARRY THESE
THREE LINES so AS TO BE ABLE
TO FURNISH YOU NOT ONLY RE-
PAIRS PROMPTLY, BUT CAN ADD
TO WHAT YOU NOW HAVE IN THE
WAY OF EXTENSIONS. NEW CAR
RIERs FOR THE TRACK YOU NOW
HAVE.
PRoMPTNEss WITH REPAIRS is
WHAT. YOU WANT IN THE HAY
ING sEAsoN. WE ARE AT YOUR
SERVICE.
ocR ROPE STOCK is COMPLETE.
Abbott & Son
1860
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-02

Local Weather Record.
Tuesdays maximum temperature
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

the congregation Of the. First Bap-
fist church found that the past has
been the most prosperous year in
its history, financially and in the
acquisition Of new members.
The commercial travellers Of epo-
kane are making elaborate prepare
lions for the parade to be given by
them next Monday In honor of the
opening Of the Interstate fair. VIII
liam Leghorn is marshal Of the day
and the parade will move in four
sections. It will pass through the
city streets at IL a. m. before going
to the fair grounds, where the pre-
cession will move again at 1880,
The line of march in the city is
to form at Riverside and Monroe,
south to Sprague, east to Bernard,
north to Main, west to Post, south
to Riverside, east to Division, south
to Sprague, where the foot march
ers will take cars for the fair
grounds. A number of floats will
be In line. i
The postoffice will begin moving
to the new federal building Satur.
day, September 25.
The Main Investment Co. has
sold the Northwestern building, on
the south side of Second avenue be-
tween Post and Lincoln streets, to
F. p. Elmendorf for $50, 900.
The state board Of optometry,
which has been in session here, an.
nounces that 1t proposes to put
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
LIGHT THROWN ON
SITUATION

When the opponents of the plans
of water extensions prepared by
Water Commissioner Reuterdahl
had exhausted all of their moves
to impede the progress Of the work
the cry was raised that Reuterdahl
was setting up another engineering
department in the city hall.
There was some light thrown on
the situation yesterday when En-.
gineer Ralston told the board OF
public works that he had all. that
he could take care of for the pres.
ent year, and that his men were
so busy that they could not even
find time to make bridge salvage
report for the city council.
Reuterdahl probably figured that
If he were to get out his plans SO
that the work could start this year
it would be necessary to draft them
himself, and this he proceeded to
do,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
C / I Y
E w S.

The new chIIdren's hons, In the
northwest part Of the city, will be
completed about October 1, but the
opening Of the home may be de-
layed a little longer pending the ar
rival of furniture. The home will
be furnished to care for 100 chill
dren.
A lack Of interest In high school
oratory Is reported at the South
Central high school, as no steps
have yet been taken to reorganize
the debating society.
Live stock exhibits for the Inter.
state fair are arriving.
This 10 the Jewish new years
day. It began last night at sun
down and marks the first day Of
the Jewish year $3.50 since the Gre
alton of the world. Services were
held last night in the two Jewish
temples in commemoration of the
new year.
At It's annual meeting last night
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

sion Of the agency which actuates
the manipulation, the most skepti.
cal will admit 1t is clever. Miss
Fay also undertakes to answer any
question written by any one In the
audience, and those in the audience
get as much amusement out of
some Of the answers as the one
seeking information. Another nov
city on the program IL the hat
throwing act presented by the Stel.
lings. who Introduce something new
and decidedly entertaining as well
as some excellent comedy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
HUSH! IT'S SECRET!
DARK LANTERN STYLE BY BOARD OF WORKS
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

Some criticism has been offered
by councilmen, citizens and news
paper reporters who have been
barred from sessions Of the board
OF public works recently because Of
the board going into executive SEES
sion, behind closed doors.
This proceeding was inaugurated
by the present board, and has been
found to be a convenient way to
keep from the public the discus
sions that occur on different mat
ters in which the full attitude of
the board and the city administra-
ton might not want to become
known.
Yesterday when the board Of
public works reached the question
Of the purchase Of reservoir site
in the southeast part Of the city,
in regard to which some gossip has
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

The 'Three Twins. = which comes
to the Auditorium for one weeh, be
Cunning Monday, september 20,
with 9 matinee Saturday only. Is
positively one OF the best musical
comedies that has ever been pro-
duced. 1t is musical comedy
with q plot and many novel fea-
lures, the conglomerate nonsense,
the riot Of color and the spirited
movements make such an agreeable
attack on ones senses that 1t mat
tiers not. under what name the
revelry goes. The music titillates
and tantalixes, and the witty lines
and adept Glowing excites one to
laughter. In the second act there
are eight Of the handsomest
Partisan directoire gowns worn by
beautiful and shapely girls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
A FIREBuG IN FEATHERS.
(By United Press.l

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. TO-
Faulty electric wires were blamed
at first for the $4,000 fire in the
home of Major Halsey B. Philbrick
at Ill Edwards street yesterday
morning, but after careful inves-
tigation, Building Inspector
Thomas H. Hay have announced
that the major is right in blaming
the trouble on a bird. Birds built
their nests under the caves of his
house and one feathered squatter
must have carried up match,
which was ignited by the hot sun
Of yesterday. There is absolutely
no other plausible theory, say the
inspectors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
ORPHEUM

An unusually attractive bill Is be-
ing presented at the Orpheum
theater this week. The headliner
is Valerie Bergere in her novelty
playlet. 'Billie's First Love-" The
Tuscany Troubadours are also ia.
vorites and share head line honors.
The bill next week is, according to
the Butte papers, the best of the
season and Is turning hundreds
away nightly. Heading the list Is
the well known legitimate actor
George Bloomquest, who comes In
q comedy sketch called Nerve y
Others on the bill are Howard and
Howard, Ballerinis' Dog Tumblers
Martinetti and Sylvester, the De
Sanctis Quartet, Garry and HUI
vers, and John Well.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

fake eye doctors out of business.
The new high school orchestra
hs been launched, with IL members.
G. DIN Rice, director of music at
the South Central, is the director.
r. q. Remey has been sworn In
as special policeman, without pay
from the city, as Waterman at No.
IL fire station.
r. B. Hoover, one Of the active
Young members of the Y. M. G. A.,
has gone to Pittsburg, Pa, to wed
Miss Mary Louis Fair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
LIST OF PRIZES

Magnificent New Kmba Piano First Prize Elegant Little
Home Orchestree Seco1d Prize In Order Of Merit 68
Bonade Cash Credits Ranging in Value from $72 20 500
In order to thoroughly advertise the fact that
ten years DID, the biggest and best firm line in Western
America and that increasing business has forced plan
the erection Of sevensory building next year. also TO
bring everyone attention the famous Chckerng, the
celebrated Lester the world Kimba and the old
tabshed Marshall Wendell the great pianos made in Bos
ton Philadelphia Chicago and New York, and also own
Ers Orchestral Piano. which has become the preference OF
musicians, have arranged with Americas leading
manufacturers join a Preaching advertising Rebus
Contest believing that this is the quickest and most effective
bringing these fine instruments and where to buy hem
the attention all residents of the Inland Empire and their
friends on the pacific coast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
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, HEALTH OFFICER SCARED Z

. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, 4
= Sept. 16.-During the recent 4
= scare over hog cholera that 4
. killed 400 hogs in the valley 4
= County Health officer p. 4
. Frank discovered what he 4
= thought was a new breed Of 4
= rats, webfooted, with a snout 4
= like pigs and a fuzzy tail. He 4
was. sure they were bubonic 4
- plague carriers and sent them 4
- to the state laboratory. He 4
. gave out interviews Of his 4
=, finds. He received a report 4
. today saying that the rodents 4
. were merely muskrats and 4
= there was no danger Of a
. plague.
. q . 80 = . q . 80 .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
PRINCESS RINK OPENING
BIG SUCCESS

The rs. r. o." sign was hung up
early at the opening of the Princess
rink last night, and hundreds OF
skaters were turned away. The
rink. help and music were at their
best last night and everyone took
the big crowd good naturally. The
rink will be open every morning,
afternoon and evening. 1t was a
pretty spectacle to see more than
a Thousand people gliding grace
fully over the big floor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
SPOKANE

Teddy Webb as Anthony Twee.
dlepunch, Snowman, phrenologist,
hypnotist and palmist, furnishes
the bulk Of the laughs in the com.
edy section of "Florodora." Webb
is really funny. Francis X. Lieb
does the part Of Cyrus w. Gilfain
owner of the island of "Florodora,' =
In good style.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

dancers, comedians and a large and
carefully trained beauty chorus
smartly gowned are promised. The
plot is founded on the famous old
nursery rhyme, of Hi, Diddle Did
die, the Cat and the Fiddle" 1t
deals with sprites, fairies, elfs, NOR
tails. immortals, etc., and a large
field for fun making, ballet evolu-
tions, chorus numbers and music
is entered into, and it is claimed,
full advantage taken of.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

gone out, the board Of works, with
Mayor Pratt present, went into
executive session, and the reporters
present we're told to leave.
Recently there have been council
men in the city hall to wait upon
the board of works on city matters,
but the councilmen, like all out
siders, had to wait until the pow
WOW behind closed doors ended.
This dark-lantern style of looking
after public business was never
known under the last administra-
ton, and its advent is one Of the
developments Of the last three
months at the city hall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
PANTAGEs

Sutton q Sutton in "The Rube,
the Girl and the Pumpkin" at the
Pantages for this week are making
a great hit. They have a fine aero
batic act and it is one Of the best
numbers on the program.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
.ThE CAT AND THE FIDDLE"

A gorgeous musical extravagan-
"a, "The Cat and the Fiddle" is
the next attraction at the Auditor
ium on Saturday and Sunday next.
A company OF some 40 singers,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

LONDON.-Reports have It that
mother of Anita Stewart, who is
to wed Prince Miguel, is to receive
robe of pearls which shah Of Persia
sold before he was dethrOned, as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
WASHINGTON

Miss Anna Eva Fay's cabinet
manipulation is remarkable, aside
from all consideration or discus
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
LYCEUh COURSE
$500 PER YEAR.

Includes Wilhelm Heinrich,
Senators Taylor and LaFollette,
Congressman ]. Adam Bede,
four great musical artists-Ed-
ward Elliott, the Whitney
Brothers quartet, the College
Singing Girls; DR.. Frank Crane
and over 40 other entertainers.
$50 noon hours, beginning
September IS, for development
Of voice. emotions, mind and
body. Phone Walton College,
Main 958.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
STAGE FOR FIGHT
IS STILL IN DOUBT
General Opinion Says San
Francisco Will Land
Big Mil.

NEW YORK. Dec. PA few thou
sand hght fans are worrying Wi'ere
tbcv will spend the afternoon OF July 4.
Tx Rickard has declared they VIII
assemble I'm Salt Lake City to see james
Je.f,les and Jack Johnson handle cacA
other.
Governor Spry. Of Utah, I'm an inter
view in Philadelphia. says:
There viii be nothing doing in Salt
Lake city"
Tack Gleason, CO-partner OF Richard
IN pulling off the battle, mentions san
Francisco as tho probable place for
holding the fight.
The weII-dcnned rumor that Jimmy
C0nrOth was the silent partner behind
the whole fight seems pretty well es-
.tablished. an dcniais 90 the contrary.
Though Richard and Gleason are osten-
sibIy the men TO whom the fight plum
was awarded. it is firmly believed Golf
roth will be the man behind the throne.
That Richard is still talking salt Lake
city 10 an eoGrt TO rene Conrotu s.
fight arena at COIma all tine cheaper Is
tho conviction of lighting m-n here.
Certain it is that with the fortune
that will be involved at stake, the fight
viii not be held where there IS a pos
si1ility of State Interference. If Gov
eUor Spry says the fight cannot be held
/ I'm Utah, Rickard probably know that
| before anyone else He may desire tc
get CoffrOths hgh. arena ana be saying
/ ne viii hold The fight elsewhere ass a
/ club TO cut down the rental.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
BRUSH AND MURPHY
REPORTED IN ROW
Faction Said to Have Been
Disrupted Over Heydler
Question.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2A-Has the Muir
pny-Brush- Fogel combination for con-
trolling the affairs Of the National
League. been smashed on the rocks Of
discord2
From the recent secret sessions OF the
National League magnates in New York
are coming whispers OF "a row between
Charles Murphy, OF the cubs, and John
n. Brush. of the Giants.
Brush, st is said. gave Murphy as fine
a tongue-Iashing as has ever been heard
at a meeting Of magnates. II is said
that Murphy came to New York 10
throw John Heydler out % office for
keeps. Brush joined hlm I'm desiring to
retire HeydIer for the presidency, but
he rs not a bitter foo to Heydler.
At one Of the preliminary meeunES
HoydIcr's uItimatum that he would MOI
accent fine secretary surers job un-
loss Given threc-ycars' contract ana
am increase iu salary, was delivered
Nurohv Immediately called HcFdler
and demanded that ne be dismissed al
together.
II is said Brush jumped on Murphy
with both feet. Brush, 80 IS SAID, no.
only voted to accept Heydler'S terms
but also proposed that Heydlcr should
be paid $500 for the work ne did JUS
after Harry Pulliam's suicide Whcn I'D
acted AS president. secretary and treas
urcr. This motion, too, was carried, j
is said, after Brush's Remuneration o.
! Murphy.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
TEXAS FIGHT FANS
HISS jim JEFFRIES
Former Champion Makes
Himself Unpopular by
Boosting.

GALVESTON. Tex. Dec. 2i.-Jim JEFF
fries. who STYLES himself the uHdefeated
champion, is making himself very un-
popular On mis- Texas tour by his bitter
denunciation OF the black cl ampion, TO
who he refers as the negro fake fight
or and windJabber. Jeffrles was Missed
here when ne declared himself a better
man today than Johnson, and Dragged
how ne would make short work OF the
black man Il he ever got him in the
ring. lie declared Johnson is no light
er and that the battle viii not last very
long. and when il IS over Johnson viii
be upon The shelf, dead one
"I could whip him today said JEFF
fries. When ! get him In the ring in
tend TO knock his block off. He has
been shouting too much hot air and Il
viii not take me long to put him to the
long sleep. Some OF his Texas friends
will not think so much Of him after the
fight. Tt will be a square fight all right
and FOR blood. for I hate TIE ground
Z that Johnson walks on.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
c. MACK MAY SEND
HEITMULLER SOUTH

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec 2l-Whlle Com
ME Mack was paying a short visit to
Atlanta for the purpose Of looking over
the 1910 training field for his team, sew
eraI interesting bits Of information and
likely aCdiiJns 20 the Atlanta team
leaked out.
Catcher Mitchell. last year with SYRIA
cuse. and drafted by Chicago Cubs. will
be turned over TO Atlanta, If drafts can
be secured. Connie ACKNOWLEDGED there
was a good chance OF Atlanta landing
Hcitmuller for next season. Dc Haven
and FeItz. two outhelders drafted 10y
the Athletics, viii probably be turned
over 10 Atlanta.
Hcydcr Barr. turned over to- Atlauta
last year, Will be returned 10 the
Crackers. Atkins. drat Fed from the Al
lantas last year will probably be re
turned TO this team,
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
GOOD ENTRY LIST
FOR !. N. c. A. RUN
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Local Clubs Will Be
Represented.

Ten athletic organizations in Wash
ingtOn, Baltimore, and Philadelphia
have already entered representatives
in the New Year Day cross country
run OF the Washington Y. NJ. c.. A..
and most Of these will have fun
teams in competition. II is expected
that entries viii be received from at
least as many more clubs. schools,
and colleges when the lists close next
Monday night, with a record number
Of Individual contestants.
These are the organizations al
ready represented by entries: Balt-
more Cross-Country Club. Potomac
Athletic Club. Fifth Regiment Of Bal
timoEe, District National Guard, Ray
lew Athletic Club, Philadelphia Attn
letic Club. Washington Y. NJ. c. A.
Technical High School, George Wash
ington University, and the Kendall
Athletic Club.
The new rule recently adopted al
the annual meeting OF the Amateur
Athletic Union, providing that md
competitor Will be allowed to run IN
events exceeding five miles unless h'
is more than sixteen years OF age, and
has passed a physical examination a
the hands of a physician appointed
by the club o. organization uOtdins
the run" viii be put into effect fol
the first time in the South Atlanta
Association i'm the New Year Day run
A staff of six physicians has been ap
Z pointed 10 examine all competitors II
[ the Y. NJ. G. A race. and the rUuner'
I have been requested 10 report 10
\ their examination between . and 9-3
Z o'clock New Year morning The chic
| purpose OF the examination will b.
\ to test the heart and lungs, and ~
man viii be allowed to start who q
not in good condition
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
WESTERN FARMERS
BUY AUTOMOBILES
Bumper Wheat Crops Re
sponSible for Great Show
Of Prosperity.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 2A-J q. Coo,
Saskatchewan farmer dropped into
Detroit Sunday. and by the time ne
had finished his erraud today he had
purchased thirty automobiles for his
farmer friends OF the lar Northwest.
JIG was not on agent. lie told bis
neighbors ne was going East, and they
gave him their orders. accompanied by
bank drafts.
The deals were mostly cash. and ag-
rregated nearly 10000. Coe paid $500
Tor his own machine The cars were all
high grade, several being the $1,000 10
5000 class.
Bumper wheat crops in the North
west were the cause Of so much pros
Derity.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
PLAYERS IN SHAPE
FOR BIG CONTEST
HOLY Name and Vigilant Elevens
Ready for the Battle
Tomorrow.

Members Of the Vigilant and Holy
Name football teams are today looking
forth. brimfuI Of confidence, 10 the game
between them at Union League Park to-
morrow at O'Clock for the independent
football title OF the city
All arrangements have been completed,
and both teams wound up practice yes
terdav. Only light signal drill viii be
taken this afternoon. Both managers re-
port their prOteges I'm the best OF shape
and fully conditioned TO go through two
gruc1inu sessions.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
WESTERN COLLEGES
WILL PLAY SOCCER
Chicago and Illinois Schedule a
Game for Next
Season.

CHICAGO, Dec 2L-soccer football
triumphed when the athletic heads OF
the University Of Chicago and the Uni
versity Of Illinois scheduled an asso-
citation football battle for next fall
Coaches A. A. Stagg and George HUH
planned TO introduce soccer as a West
ern fntercoTea ate sport, November 70
Of next year, at Marshall Field.
According to the two coaches, the first
intercollegiate soccer contest Will be
intended as the formal introduction of
the sport into the conference.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
TEAM LEADING
IN CHESS TOURNEY
Blue Players Have Comfortable
Margin Over Other
CollegIans.

NEW YORK. Dec. A.-Despite the
fact that Ted Coy, the Yale football
hero. does not play chess, the Yale team
is today leading In the race for the IN
tercoIleCiate chess championship
IL has but one points advantage 81
Harvard, however, and final honors are
in doubt vale has now defeated Prince
to7, md columbia, Columbia has won
from Harvard, and Harvard from
princeton. Yale's score is 5lE points
won ~ points lost; Harvard - and ~
Columbia 3lz and AZ, and princeton ~
and 90.
The Washington times., 1909-12-24
WALKS FOUR MILES,
AND WINS A WAGER

TOwANDk. Pa, Dec. Orchard
FRANKIE. OF the Athens National Bank,
won a wager or 500 from william Burke.
a weH-known sporting authority OF
Berkshire. X. y. by walking four miles
sn forty-uine minutes
Burke and FRANKIE were talking bout
walking. and r3uricc bet FRANKIE that
Iranke could rot walk four miles 10 an
hour FRANKIE took the bet and sur
prlsed the spectators. The walk was at
the Interstate Fair Grounds.