Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

ure TO deliver the goods mas made
him one of the discredit prophets--in
he good old days they said false
prophets--of the week. 1t seemed
that was the view we took of him but
when he assured us that fair weather
would be our portion today we were
glad to take him at his promise and
this forenoon it looked as though the
sunshine for which the section is
famed, would be in attendance all
day.
For the most part the visitors have
remained in the city regardless of
weather conditions. This morning
the crowd was augmented by 240
visitors from the Aztec and Farming
ton section.
Picture shows and DeKreko's street
attractions did a rushing business the
entire morning. Walls of people lined
the streets, visiting and viewing each
other. The DeKreko band gave an
almost continuous performance. Many
of the country folk who came in to
see the aeroplane yesterday were not
disheartened by their experience but
came back today, assured that today
their attendance efforts would be re-
warded. Aviator McMillen had a ser
les of trouble of his own. He expect
ed to fly from Bonds pasture to the
fol arly nd IA, k.. .t, k,,t
after soaring in the air for II minutes
having further grief with poor gaso-
line, he was obliged to land not far
from the point that he started from.
He flew back from there at 1885
today.
The fair ground was n busy place
this morning A force of men were
engaged in getting the baseball dia-
mond and track in condition for the
afternoons game, races and sports
The Mesdames Bryant, Ambold,
Lane, Balcom, Fry, Ayres, Hand, Ber-
ri, Whitaker and Miss Ruffe formed
the company of judges engaged in the
fine arts hall, Some were working
on the school exhibits, some in the
needle work department and others
devoting their time to the pantry de-
partment, the committees being di-
vided in groups of three each.
The exhibits in the agricultural and
horticultural hall demonstrates to all
that it is far cry back to the time
when La Plata county's main re-
sources were mining and stock rails
ing. While it is true these are i'm
portant factors in our commercial
life, farming and fruit growing are
giving the county a prominent place
in their respective places.
The morning hours proved an op-
perfume moment to study the Indians
in their home life. Let the women
do the work." appears to be motto
held in highest regard with them.
This morning the squaws were busy
gathering wood for the camp fires,
while the "he" members of the house.
hold were enjoying life in which act
i've labor had no part.
In the Agricultural hall, Messrs.
Griffith and Harrison were acting as
judges of grains, Messrs. Shelton and
Snyder of vegetables, and Mr.. Geo.
Spencer was one Of the judges of
fruits. 1t was expected all the prizes
would be awarded before afternoon,
but the task was such large one
that it was not completed according
to schedule.
On account Of the muddy streets
it was found necessary to postpone
the auto parade until tomorrow.
The program for the afternoon is
the best arranged thus far this week.
A new display Of Indian handiwork
added interest in the Fine Arts hall
The afternoon was not as pleasant
as it gave promise Of being earlier in
the day, but this did not have deter
rent effect upon the attendance at the
big event. The 12:4O car carried "a
passengers to the grounds and every
car after that was loaded to che limit.
the service being changed to the 10
minute schedule. At 2:15 all seats
in the grand stand were taken and
l5 minutes later standing room was
at premium. A long line of autos
and carriages filled the space on the
west side of the racing track. The
bleachers were crowded. Probably
200 persons entered the grounds after
2:5O. Any enthusiasm that was want
ed in yesterdays celebration was