The Coconino sun., 1913-10-24
PRESCOTT WILL BE
 ONE BLAZE OF GLORY
Northern Arizona Gathering Interest in Big Fair at Prescott COmmecing
 Monday, October 27th

n HfCNidl NNtNiSlOH hdS bSCh made of the time during which ex- cursion tickets can be bought for those desiring to attend the North ern Arizona Fair, at Prescott. The Fair opens Monday, October 27, and lasts three days. The Santa Fe railroad has agreed to sell ex- cursion tickets on October 24, good until October 3I. This will enable exhibitors to reach Prescott with their products on Saturday before the Fair. Prescott has gone to a very heavy expense in pre- pairing the Fair grounds. The race track is in perfect condition, and the paddocks for the livestock and buildings for the exhibits have all been completed. Every coun- ty throughout the Northern part of Arizona will be represented to a certain extent in these exhibits.
 Each afternoon will see a series of COW pony races and wild west ern stunts, in which riders from every part of Arizona will take part. The entertainment at the track will be under the direction of Tom Mix, formerly Arena di- rector for the Ranch TOT outfit. He will be assisted by an aggregation of wild west rough riders, now em- ployed by the Selig Polyscope Co.,, who are acknowledged by the amusement world to be the best in their line of business. There will he special features in connection with each days entertainment.
 Lewis Francis, the aviator, prom ises absolutely, to make flights in his biPlane each morning and after noon, weather permitting. The aviator at the Albuquerque. Fair was forced by the dangers in fly ing in high altitude to abandon his flights. MT. Francis knows what the difficulties he is facing, and promises some thrilling and hair raising stunts.
 Jerome has organized a baseball nine which the copper miners in sist is the best amatuer agggrega- ton in Northern Arizona. This makes the fourth city to furnish a nine for the baseball tournament. There will be games each day.
 Much interest has already been manifested in the free-for-all race in the championship of Northern Arizona. The horses will run each day with cash prizes aggre- gating SI5o for each days race. The final race establishing the championship will be held the last day of the Fair.
 Governor Hunt will be the guest of Prescott during the Fair. It is expected that Vice.President Marshall and wife will also be in attendance.
 In addition to the usual races and exhibits the following features have been arranged for:
 Monday, Governors Day-Auto parade through Prescott and the Fair grounds with cash prizes for the best decorated machine; base ball tournament starts. Elaborate vaudeville show at Elks Theatre.
 Tuesday, Childrens' Day Stock parade of the Northern Arizona prize winners. Armour & Com pany's baby show, free for all Northern Arizona babies under two years of age There will be five gold and silver prizes, and a special prize for the mother bring ing the most sensibly dressed baby. Illuminated spectacular night pre- sentation of the scenes of 40"
 Wednesday, Counties D ay- There will be a military parade at the Fair grounds with an exhibi- ton of horsemanship and daring riding by U. 5. cavalry. The final games tor the baseball tournament will be played. The last race for