Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-11

state law creating agricultural dis tricts. but the third show of valley stock and products, opened at El Centro on Wednesday and closes to- day The exhibition has been a rev. elation of the resources of the valley and the remarkable progress that has been made in developing them and proving the suitability of soil and climate to a wide range of products.
 Among the visitors have been many of the most successful farmers of the state, men of wide experience and ripe judgment, who have shown great interest in the exhibition of products and freely expressed their opinions of the results of experimental agr1- culture and horticulture in the re- claimed desert. The successful grow ing of oranges, sugar cane, cotton and fruits of all kinds, demonstrated by the exhibits, has been especially interesting to the experts, and the quality of the live stock raised here mas drOuSeu IHe ellIHuSlooh ol AiSh qualified to judge.
 The County Fair has been of ines timable value to the valley in prov ing beyond question the fertility and versatile productivity of the American Nile region and it may be pronounce ed unqualified success.
 The fair opened on Wednesday, with the usual hustle to get the last of the incoming entries on exhibition. The first days attendance was light yet it included numerous people from a distance, including a company of Southern Pacific railroad officials, among whom were T. A. Graham, as sistant general passenger and freight agent: w. M. Averill, division super intendent; Clarence M Knox, com mercial agent, and others; w. F. Holt, head of many enterprises in Imperial Valley, representatives of the Los An geles daily papers and other repre- sentatives of the press throughout California; and various Los Angeles and coast business men who have di- rect interests in Imperial Valley.
 Wednesdays racing programme re- suited as follows:
 Trotting half mile-Josh won, place in heats 1, ?, 2, l.; John second, 2, 3, 1, 2; Belle, 3, 1, 3, 3. Time-1:16 1-2, 1:15 1-2, 1:23 1-2, 1:21 1-2.
 Running quarter mile-Poll Tax won. Stratton second Shocks third, Glenbo, fourth. Time-24 1-2.
 Saddle, half mile-Goldie won, Mid night second, Ginger third. Aime lost. Ginger bolted from the track during the race.
 Running five eighths mile-Elber- mardo won, Benlada second. Time 1:O6. Red Ruby was left at the post.
 Farmers Union Day.
 Bv Thursday morning the fair was in fit condition. A light rain on Wednesday night had laid the dust and the day was admirable for eX- position purposes. The attendance on Thursday was large. This was Farm CTS Union Day, and the forces from this organization came in from all parts of Imperial Valley. For the free barbecue at noon, three fine fat beeves had been barbecued, and bread ana meat and frijoles were served boun- tifully to the multitude.
 While the feast was in progress, the people standing around the large semi circle of tables, an address on the aims and objects of the Farm CTS Union was given by w. H.Wright- son, president of the Farmers Educa- tlonal and Cooperative Union of Cal ifornia This organization had booth on the grounds and much propaganda work was done durng the day,
 Thursdays Races
 Harness race, half mile, for brood mares-Won by Tagg's Belle l-2-1; Sally Mckinney, 3-l-2; Helen Wilkes, 2-3-3. Time-1:24, l;22,
 Half mile free for all harness Won by Ollie, 1-1; McNeer 3-2; Josh s. 3-2. Time 1:16 4-5, 1:22 1-2.
 Half mile running-Won by John; Snooks 2nd.; Glenbo Sd. Stratton bolted Time, 56 1-2
 Pony race, boy riders, quarter mile Prince 1; Punch 2; Kitty 8; Little Joe 4; Goldie 5. Flne 26