The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-10-03

ing strings of lights stretch away In ev-
cry direction, and everywhere about the
grounds there is a floyd Of bright light
Around the race track, where the night
races are to be held powerful arc lamps
have been installed, and night will be
made almost as light as day In all the
buildings the same conditions have been
perfected. The thousands of lights make
an effective and imposing sight.
AS a rule, exhibits for former fairs
have not been installed until the Sun
day before the fair OF on the morning
Of the opening day. No such condition
exists this year, as the majority Of the
displays were completed last night, and
by tonight the finishing touches will have
been made, so that everything Will De
in readiness for Monday.
In the manufacturers building, where
the most elaborate booths are found, an
army Of workmen has been busy all
week. and the rivalry for the big loving
cup offered for the best exhibit has
caused the exhibitors to put forth extra
efforts. Under the direction Of F. j.
Hewlett, supervisor of the department,
some very effective decorations have
been placed, and the general appearance
Of the building is very attractive.
Mineral Exhibit Extensive.
Every person interested in the mining
industry in Utah will have an especial
interest in the new mineral building. The
display of ores from all parts of the state
was completed last night and with some
extra touches here and there today the
building will be ready for the opening.
ranged upon tables according to grades,
and altogether ii is q very unique and
interesting exhibit
One feature that stands out big is that
Of amusement avenue, called the "Des-
ert." Here will be found shows and
other attractions of almost every mag
Unable description, from a farmer with
a trained pig to man whose heart Is
exposed to full view. This remarkable
show, called the Human Heart" con-
tains one Humphrey Lynch, former
professional baseball player, who met
with an accident on the ball grounds that
necessitated the removal of all the ribs
Of his left side and also his left lung.
Every pulsation of his heart is discern
able.
Then there is the big Carver wild west
show and the diving horses. This troupe
contains twenty-five horses, three cows
and twenty men. The show, with the
exception Of the diving horses, will be
given on the inside Of the race track ev-
cry night. The diving horses are among
the free attractions, and a performance
is given every afternoon and night on
the grounds On each side of the Desert
are the numerous tent shows and con-
cessiOns, which make an amusement
avenue such as has never been eQualled
in this section.
Horse Races Every Day.
The horse races at Buena Vista will be
transferred to the fair grounds Tor the
entire week, and all the. horses OF both
tracks Will enter, making the biggest
string ever assembled at one time on any
Utah track. The big feature races are
the Utah State handicap, on tuesday,
and the Inland Empire Exposition handi-
cap, on Saturday. On Monday there Will
be two harness events and three running
races. The entries in the running events
closed last night and fast bunch Will
face the barrier on the opening day.
The pony races by electric Ight prom
Use plenty of excitement and will doubt
less prove TO be big attractions. Arc
lights are strung all around the track
and a powerful searchlight will follow the
horses. There are a number or horses
that will be entered only in the night
races, and their owners are training
them specially for these events.
The big livestock parade on Thursday
will be preceded by the fancy saddle and
make their decisions. The Judging VIII
commence at 1890 and will be completed
before the grand livestock pageant be-
gins.
surprisingly heavy and have caused a
great deal of worry on the part or the
supervisors to take care or tnen since
closing time entries in all classes have
been offered, but even If the OFFICIALS
had decided TO accept them, there are
no accommodations. The unusual inter
est on the part of exhibitors will doubt
less exist as well in the general public,
and it is expected that all records for
attendance will be broken.
Although the grounds will be open at
Ii O'Clock tomorrow, the fair will not be
officially opened until l O'Clock, When
the officials of the state and city, with
invited guests, will assemble, and Presi-
dent Mcdonald will turn over the keys
of the fair to Governor Spry, who viii
officially declare the fair open. The
general public is invited.