The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-07

MarshalTs Military band of fifty
pieces will furnish the state fair muse.
This fact is assurance that the thou
sands of exposition visitors will be de-
lighted with the musical programs.
The name "Marshall's'' implies ex-
ceIlence of quality
And MarshalPs band, which has an
enviabIe reputation is better than ever.
The band boys" have been practicing
hard this summer preparing for the
work before them fair week. They can
play as difficult music as any band in
the country. This statement is based
upon the fact that thousands of To
pekans have been delighted with the
classical music that the organization
has rendered in connect IN with the
free park concerts
.'Our band is better than it ever
was" said John Marshall, secretary
of the musical organization, To-Day;
1.-The boys have been working nara
this summer in anticipation OF tne
state fair, and We'll play the class OF
music the best bands of the country
play Some Of the boys who nave
formerly played with US, and VINO now
live in other towns want to come back
for fair week. Among them are sorne
good soloists.'
MarshalIs band Will furnls1 @ tne
music for both the concerts and the
races with the exception of Thursday
when the Morganville band Will play
for the race events.
Will Be Greatest Ever
There is no doubt but that the fair
which opens at 8 O'Clock Monday morn
ing viii be the greatest exposition ever
held in Kansas. Today hundreds OF eN-
hibits are arriving on the GROUNDS oS
rail and in heavy delivery wagons
Acres upon acres of machinery are al
ready in place and according to thos
7,.bC are in position to know this
viii he one of the greatest EXHIBITS
of the kind ever held at a state falr-
There will be at least Is acres OF ma
cbinerv of all kinds and descriptions
livestock is now coming IN every
to11r of the day, and while there is d
Dossibilitv of the horse show not being
ia1aa, than a year ago, temporary quar-
ters are being arranged Tor the ac-
commodatiOn of the cartie ulSpIay'
which will be the largest ever seen in
Topeka. ,, |
making the great fair.
The gates were closed at noon to- |
day. This order was made necessary |
by the fact that sightseers became so |
numerous that they interfered with the |
prepara tory work. There were at least |
5 600 visitors on the grounds last night. |
Acknowledgements Day-win be a great /
day at the fair. In former years the !
big crowds were not recorded until the |
will be on full swing this year from |
the word go at o'clock Monday
morning. At that time every exhibit
will be in place
This is the first season that there
has been a full program Monday. The
races will be among the best of the
week as will be noticed by a glance at
the program.
The comfort of the visitors is being
looked after on the grounds. There will
Iarae NaaT
bureau, telephones, comfort
stations, drinking fountains and a hun
dred end one other conveniences.
The dining establishments on the
are now ready to do business.
1t is stated that one church organi-
zation cleared a thousand dollars at
the fair last year.
There will be city of canvas on
the fair grounds. 1t will be over in
the woods on the far south side.
The agricultural hall is a busy place
A number of large county collective
displays are now being put in place,
Including Jefferson, Douglas, Leaven- I
worth. Franklin and Shawnee counties.
The Hayes Seed house of Topeka is
putting in display There will be a
lumber of smaller displays from coun-
les in the western portion OF the state
Col H c. Lindsay is in charge of
he police force on the fair grounds
de has a large corps of special police
N duty
Entries for the textile department of /
he fair will not close until six o'clock
saturday evening Mrs. c. H Samson
Who has charge of this department
lrges the women of Topeka to bring n r
heir fancy work. Indications are that f
he display viii be even better than
asst year Il
Numerous drinking fountains have i
'een placed on the grounds for the con- =
-enience of visitors. The water will go n
through iced coils J