The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-11
srday was Baptist day at the

Yesterday was Baptist day at the state fair.
 It was not on the schedule but it was
 pulled off' just the same. The rain did not mar the pleasure of the large crowd in attendance for they witnessed great exhibition of the aviators' skill.
 The triumph of man over the air and the clements was demonstrated at tho Alabama State fair grounds yesterday when Aviators Hamilton and Beachey made two daring flights in a downpour of rain.
 The intrepid aviators brought out their machines and scared into the air as easily and as gracefully as though the weather conditions had been favorable and de- lighted the assembled crowds with their marvellous manipulation of the huge, bird like machines.
 1 Notwithstanding the inclement weather which prevailed during the greater part l of. the day. a. large crowd came out and found both pleasure and instruction in viewing the matchess and varied ex- hibits that fill the exhibition buildings.
 Burton Happy | The rain did not dampen the ardor
  dent Burton was on hand with his ever pleasant smile and words of cheer, while nothing less than bombardment of Biz mingham by the Japanese could rufio the serenity of Secretary Chaffee. The heads of the several departments kept everything in shape.
 The afternoon flights of the aviatorz were the most daring yet attempted by the manbirds since their advent in the city. With graceful motion the birdlilSe machines mounted higher and higher in the air, rising to a height of over POGO feet. As they circled downward Beachey made hair raising dip, dropping at an acute angle and passing completely under the machine piloted by Hamilton. The feat was most daring and demonstrated the perfect control over the machines by the aviators. Beachey made his famous thrilling spiral descent and both aviators were loudly cheered at the conclusion of their marvellous performance.
 Aeroplane vs. Motorcycle One of the most sensational events VIII be pulled off the latter part of the week when one of the daredevil motorcycle riders, whose fast riding has been one of the wonders of the fair. will race against Hamilton in his Curtiss biplane. This will prove thriller with a ven- geance, and will be the first event of it's kind ever attempted at the fair grounds. It was announced yesterday that neither Beachey nor Hamilton would make any more flights extending beyond the fair grounds.
 During the afternoon Col. Willis L. Moore. chief of the United States weather bureau, addressed the large crowd that occupied the grandstand. Colonel Moore was introduced to the throng by Reuben F. Kolb, Alabama state commissioner of agriculture, who paid him and his work a high compl- ment and stated that this was the de- pa rtment which had done more for the farmer and the man interested in ship ping and agriculture than any other department of the national government. This statement was met with great round of applause as the distinguished gentleman from Washington arose to address the gathering. Colonel Moore stated that the day was one which made it quite ''nervy' on the part of the weather man to ap- pear before crowd who had come out solely for enjoyment. but shat he was going to tough it.'
 Weather Mans Troubles
 "When the weather is fair and pret- ty. and the sunshine is mild amt all is ideal" said MT. Moore, everyone says praise Providence,I but when q day is a day like this, yc- rn the weather man" which brought a round of laugh ter.
 The speaker gave a brief lecture on scientific farming, in which he recited interesting bits of history and the farming methods of other countries He gave an idea of how the forecasts of the weather were made. and now the department traced the centers of storm so as to give warning through the country.
 About the time that Colonel Moore had warmed up for a good speech, Beachey and Hamilton started their aeroplanes. Colonel Moore then desisted stating that he had not the temerity to compete for the attention of tho crowd against thing so new. novel and interesting as an aeroplane. Be cause" he said, T want to see them myself"
 Agricultural Awards
 Tine awards in the exhibits in agri- culture were made by the Fair asso- citation yesterday. The judges stated that the exhibit. taken as a whole, was the best that they had ever seen, and that 1t was no small job to decide who were the winners The judges were r. Tait Butler of Sta rk vile, Miss. Hon. II. F.. Blakeslec. commissioners of agriculture of NHssis-  (CONTINUED ON FACE V