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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
NEWS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST
IMMUNE, SAY NEW HAVEN MEN.
Three More Contend They Are E1-
cmpt From Prosecution.

Three more New Haven defendants sig
nlfed their intention before Judge Rud-
kin In the United States District Court
yesterday OF relying on their testimony
at the Interstate Commerce Commission
hearings to exempt them from prosecution
under the Indictment charging violation
of the sherman law. They were William
Skinner. James $. Elton and George T..
Baker. John l.. Billiard. r. u. Robbins
and 7. De Witt Cuyler had previously
entared pleas of Immunity. Argument
on the six pleas will be heard by Judge
Rudkin on Monday.
All the pleas entered yesterday vera
filed by attorneys. none of the defendants
being in court. william Rockefeller,
Robert w. Tara Charles r. Brooker.
Frederick +. Brewster. ID. Newton Bar
ney and Henry *. McHarg entered per-
manent pleas of not guilty. These de-
PENDANTS, together with skinner, Elton
and Baker, first relied on pleas in abate-
ment, attacking the validity of the in
dictments on the ground that the Grand
Jury had been irregularly drawn The
pleas were dismissed by Judge Sessions
recently. making IL necessary for the de-
PENDANTS to enter final plea.
A. Heaton Robertson and James s
Hemingway withdrew their demurrers
and entered pleas of not guilty also Thus
with the exception OF the six men who
claim immunity all the other New Haven
defendants have entered permanent pleas
of not guilty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
ART TREASURES
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY

A worthy description OF one OF the
greatest storehouscs Of art treasures in
IN. world Is the volume on The Vat
lean. Its History, Its Treasures" printed
al the De Winnie Press and published by
tho Letters and Arts Publishing Com
pany New York. Even apart from its
Importance 10 the religious world as the
residence ~ the Pope, the Vatican pal
ace is a place which the painter. the
sculptor, tho scholar must some time or
other visit Few persons who have been
IN Rome have seen the whole OF IL and
lew have more than vague idea of its
conformation beyond the impressions
81 immense size and great distances. An
International band Of experts, Italian,
French, German and spanish have COM
b!uod to write this description, which
has been Illustrated with a profusion
of PHOTOGRAPHS rDpresenting every OBJ
jec' Of mp trance contained in the COL
lect.pus
tIist comes clear description OF the
Na.can buildings and gardens, with
t"r history and an account OF how
'H't are administered at the end. Then
follows The description Of the state
ai"rmrnrs with the treasures they
h''I me Chapel OF Nicholas v. with
- Ia AnErlcos; the Sstine Chapel
H.. Bors.a apartments, the Raphael
same and logic After these come
H." collections and museums, "A form1d-
a'.e list. The picture gallery. the tap
eN,rcs, the Egyptian, Etruscan. sCulp-
iHi" and Christian museums, the In
s'rpnor numlsmatc and geographical
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
WEEKLY REVIEWS OF TRADE.
The weekly trade reviews say:

ne weekly trade reviews say:
Drn'S -- Financial recupcration and
assumptions make for improved basic con-
ditiOns for the future. but irregularity
still IL the DISTINGUISHING feature IN trade
and industry, and a very plainly marked
line Of divergence IL visible between ex-
port and purely domestic trade move
ments.
In export trade. war orders and grain
exports furnish sources OF marked activ-
ity. though cotton exports. despite further
expansion and the largest weeks total
since the war began. are still far below
year ago.
In pure ely domestic trade the situation
IS not mach changed from the previous
rather slow pace. Holiday trade, how
ever. shows expansion"
BrddStreet $" Notable expansion in ex-
ports and rapid rehabilitation Of the finan-
cial mar kets continue 10 be the distinctive
features of the business situation. Do
nestle trade st.ll Lays. but indications OF
Improvement in various directions st.ll
appear
The textile trades are In spots active
as the result Of foreign war orders. but
domestic distribution H. s'N restricted
spring orders, however are coming ln
with TN" best reports received from the
agricultural sections OF the West"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
TO SUE UNITED GAS AS A TRUST
4. :. OmciaIs VIII Seek New Inter.
probation of sherman Law.

WAsHtNGToN, Dec. An investigat ion
by the Department OF Justice into the
affairs ~ the United Gas Improvement
Company OF Philadelphia has developed
evidence from which officials believe a
suit under the Sherman act may result
Assistant District Attorney Todd has
taken up the matter with Attorney GEN
eral Or, cory.
The suit Will involve an important
new Interpretation of the sherman law
in that the monopoly alleged IS OF light
ing facilities
The company. II is said. controls the
Light supplies Of about 500 Of the chief
American cities. oS.d's many gas pro-
ducirg corporations and gas fitting fac
tories Tho acton will be regarded as one
81 the most important antitrust cases in
tho history Of tho sherman law
The clv.l action TO break M an Illegal
combination has been brought by the De
rartUcr' since the n''Hc of the New
Haven suit long botor" the elections
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
COTTON STEADY IN
NARROW MARKET
Trading Features Confined to
Fair Purchases of Late
Positions.
SOUTH PLANTING GRAIN

There was another narrow market In
cotton yesterday. with trading reduced to
minimum proportions. The undertone
was trife steadicr and prices rallied at
decline which occurred at the open
ing The net change for the day showed
a small advance. There was fairly good
buying by houses with trade connections.
especially of October.
Tho week end figures were without In
terest. The into sight for tho week was
placed at 5l2.g96 bales, against 596,jsS
bales last year. The total for the sea-
son was 5,125,000 bales, against seer, 900
bales last year. No figures on spinncrs'
takings were issued.
Trade advices showed fair increase
In demand for heavy goods. There Is a
good inquiry for cotton duck. There Is
an improved business in yarns with good
orders coming from knitting mills. II Is
stated that the supply OF dye stuffs now
on hand and in sight would keep colored
goods mills in operation for about two
months
The only private crop estimate OF i'm
portance received Yesterday was that OF
We'll Bros. of Montgomery, Ala. who
placed the crop at l6.lso.o0o bales. in
GLIDING linters
A South Carolina despatch reports that
farmers are planting more grain than
ever before In the history of the State.
They are getting ready to meet the re-
duirements OF the cotton acreage reduc-
ton law which was passed. at the extra
session OF the General Assembly. In sum
and substance there must be two acres
OF grain and other food crops to every
acre OF cotton planted In South Carolina
in 1915. The campaign for grain liz being
pushed vigorously by agents OF the State
Department OF Agriculture. Clemson Col =
,ege and the Federal farm demonstration
work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
AID ASKED FOR WAR TAX PAYERS
Congress May suspend Fines on De-
IinGucnt. for Thirty Days.

WNSHISGToN. Dec. "a resolution will
probably b. introduced in the Senate and
House on Monday with the approval o.
the Treasury Department to extend the
time f'r applying tho penalties for non
n0mp aurc with he special tax features
OF the war revenue act FOR a period az
thirty days In cases whore the special
AK payer can show that he tried In
every possible way 70 meet his obligations
u the mater
senator I'omerono OF Ohio called the
attention % tho Treasury officers % the
inJustiD" that would follow tho .mp,-
sjt.ou OF he penalties OF 20 per cent
extra IN case Of fli!ure 20 pay when
IN, SpociL. taxes went INTO e~oct
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
ADVANCE IN WOOL PRICES.
Heavy Purchases for Export BEING
Felt In the Trade.

''The heavy purchases OF woollen goods
by foreign Governments. as well as the
embargo on the shipment of the raw ma
teiial from Great Britain and her Colo
nles has caused a steep advance in wool
prices" says the Dry Goods Economist.
80 far this has not stimulated the de-
mand for wool and worsted dress goods.
Prices on such fabrics for immediate
delivery were advanced this week, how
ever. and some Of the large organiza-
tons evince unwlllngness 10 accept or
ders In a largo way at old prices. Nat
urally they are still more averse to nam
ing prices for fall. 1915.
There Is q possibility OF the embargo
on wool being lifted in so far as this
country Is concerned. Under arrange
ments now being concluded between our
Government and that of Great Britain
the present restrictions on the exporta-
ton OF certain articles are to he re-
moved"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
NEW CANADIAN PACIFIC OFFICER
u. W. Bcntt,. General Counsel, Is
Appointed Nice-Prcsident.

MONTREAL. Dee. t.--E. W. Beatty, gen.
criu counsel for the Canadian Pacific
Railway. has been appointed vice-presi-
dent, according to a circular issued by the
president, Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. Mr..
Beatty was born in Thoro,d. ont, and his
father was the late Henry Beatty. one
Of the best known steamship men in
Canada.
Mr. Beatty was graduated from the
Toronto University and studied law with
the Mccarthy firm OF Toronto. A. Il.
Creelman. who was HIS predecessor a.
general counsel for the Canadian Pacific,
was member. Mr. Beatty came to the
Canadian Pacific with Mr. Creelman in
1901 as one of his assistants He will
retain his position as chief counsel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

CHiCAGo, Dec THE Modern Miller
SAYS: Drought IN western Kansas and
Nebraska has unfavorably affeo;ed the
growing crop Rain Is needed through
out practically the entire winter wheat
belt. Seeding was completed under highly
favorable conditions, but lack of moisture
has rcduc-d average condition and IN
creased tho prevalenc. OF the hess!an fly.
concerning which persistent reports come
from = wide area with fall rains he
fore hard freezing the crop should winter
well
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
THE SUGAR MARKET.

Tie spot quotation on raw sugar was
reduced 20 3>Tia cents late Yesterday.
when 10000 bags We're sold at that figure
to the Arbuckle refinery for prompt ship
ment. This IL drop of trine over
lilo ~ cent The refined situr don
shsowed 10 change. Sales continued 20
10 made ar > cents. with tho lsI price
: 10 Crr.e
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
Emergency Currency Retired.

There was retired Yesterday at the
Suh-Treasury sl.736.750 IN emergency
currency, making total Of Si0i, 3Gi lao
retired, These figures, however, no longer
indicate the amount retired by New York
banks, as their out OF town correspond
ents are now retiring their crisis cash
through the local banks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

Buffalo, Rochester and Ptr.burr
Fourth week Nov ,2i?:It Dec is,t"
From July i,,..... .,5tsis Dee. Ss,s5s
Chesapeake and Ohio;
Fourth week Nov. Ss,7?s3 Dec 1872 -,
From July 49,. Is577.TTO Inc. is5.5sS
chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville:
Fourth week Nov. tliAoG6 Dec. scsss3
From july ,. s, sici bee bee 1875
ST. Louis AND san FRANCISCO
The st Louis and san Francisco Railroad
teT0rta to the Interstate Commsrc. Commits.
ros 'S OPP 'SSf' m7sto Dec cNA. ,si1es
Total oper EXP" ?i7l5ss Dec, ?cii'3
Ne, op-r. NV. 'l,.s2.ss pea Nao.OI,
oper. income i,ls7sas D,o. 1915:
rora 'p'" op sT'' rev. .,i.5.,s7s Dec r,.o77
Totsl op-r exp. s,s2osS. De-, 573.7s1
Net oper. rev. "so6,s'5 Dec. ,'2I2ss
ST LOUIS rRoN MOUNTAIN AND
SOUTHERN.
p tn. St Louis. Iron Moantsin and Southern
ero~, -.rn,us. n!!Glts'!. Dec S''1 ,sc;,.s
op' tx and taxes isS2'SS' Dec. lo7s37
", .arnins' :s,:,:o Dec .ises.s
s1rpius .,.'e.,,.. 2is,5s. Dec. 1870
Gross earnings. .si0755.5os Dec. s5s,?.6
Op. er. and taxes 7G7s.OS Dec 227.ass
Net earning. 38017.+67 Dec SSCi,
TotSI srt ',n mo SssS'.ss Dc sSg,:I
DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA AND WEST.
ERN.
The Delaware La clIa wanna and Western
Railroad reports TO the Interstate Com.
merce Com mission for October:
1910. Changes.
Net oper. rev.. si.6b6,s3s Ino tSO,3.2
TaN-s ........... $4,000 Inc 20 0O0
Oper. income 90. Sl.47lt23 Inc ylO,b2s
From July /;
Net oper. rev.,... Sb,19S6ol Inc, ss1ss
Taxes .,,....,... 10000 Inc 80. 600
oper. income. ShO1S,2l+ Dec. s3i.502
CINCINNATI. HAMILTON AND DAYTON
Tho Cincinnati. Hamilton and DAYTON
tailwa reports TO the Interstate Commerce
Commission for October;
1914 changes,
Total op.r, rev, SsS7.2O9 Dee Sii2,sO2
Total oper, exp, 729,2 900 Dec. 7Lal7
Net oper rev. ,l57si0 Dec slO,ssb
oper income '''.. 1858 Dec, ts,ltl
From July I:
Total oper, nv, sa7ts.sOs Dec sss.oi
Total oper exp, 2S76,s76 Dec sO.03s
Net or-r rev. ss6It29 Inc Sil0s36
Op-r. income ..,.. 1890 Inc l?27ts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY

WIN the second volume OF George
h' Ihlrd and Charles Fox Longmaus,
'r''h AMI Company SIR George Otto
|oNelyan. Bart, q. NJ, completes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

STULT2 RBuS, manufacturers - pianos At
2GH Ru,r H,'ru", have ned schedules
shuNtug liabilities So 'u' Of whirh 81
NAS a.. secured, ami nominal assets SO
srIIhrIEn & CuIrN upuufor,ur.rs NJ
ostrich feathers 49, ami 200 TNr ds'r,e'.
have n.,i '.hcdUi-. showing liabilities
S.St2G and asset, StS.o1t
RAE NEEXRERG dcaI,r IN gowns at 21S9
Bio.HNHy has l'nd schedule .h wing Ila-
Nl.ticS ''Hitf aud te-. '..N.t
SAMUEL DitEHNNAN. I,I'rr 90 dry goods
~ 1tN> Madison avenue. has U.rd ~vh,d-
ucs showing liabilities s7.'>6 and os-e 5
ylu5s
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

Spot cotton at New York was quiet. an
changed mddllne. 800. Southern spot
markets We're quiet, with New Orleans.
I 3-l6c. Galveston. 7Nc; Savannah.
Ilsc. Houston. Tic; Augusta. 7ikc. and
Memphis. nc.
Prices were.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
DAILY FINANCIAL CALENDAR.
IGN DIVIDEND

EN DIVIDEND
Company ana Term stock, Amt
Hawaiian Commercial sugar,
extra .,,,,..,.....,......,. - soc.
Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar - 2sc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

'ORTEINNT INNENTTNN 0ONTNNNN. n
.-JIaCe Uourh has appointed John
Henry. Jr. r-.,i'rr for on" 'or'eIyOu II
voe.iug Company. l0r. ~ 60 Avenue
which is nuidiug three apartment hous
a. 'orteiyou road ari ocean Gveuu
l"1fbush
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

Receipts from customs December . t3o7a;
internal revenue. ordinary, 81 $50 SOS; corpora
tion tax. i7b03 and scrllaneous. Sll52s0
National bank notes received for redemption.
E2NJ.ul
The cash statement ~ the United States
Treasurer for December . shows
Il
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
AU1OM OBILE
EXCHANGE
AUTOMOBILES roR HIRE.

AUTOMOBILES ron uIKE.
CYLINDER rACkARDs FOR HIRE,
ALTOS REPAIRED t>b RfHt II Y.
PACKARD TRtNSr RFptlktt 60,
tAs W <lt 81 Tells, 0O!-3, iia5 Brynnt
Packnrds, late models, lmousine> and ian-
daulets. by day. week or month RAY AUTO
RENTING co. l<s- BWss SO3 Bryan;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

The Liverpool market was steady.
There was a dull business in spot colt n.
with middlng points decline at 435d.
Sales, 1000 bales Receipts, II 900 bales,
including $4,000 American.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT.

wAsHINGTON. Dec THE statement OF re-
cripts and pay warrant. Of the Treasury
shows
December TIT. month Fiscal year
Receipts ,..... Saib SOS N2'tI7s $50 900 20
Pay warrants l">37al f.-O172 3.1ol,.O19
SURPLUS, s5j2 as Sa0.6os 's6'OO7. 800
Deficit
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05
Prices at Liverpool were


ii \, VI. BIDS TO Liverpool were: De,
cemher, 1Ol March. 1879. May, 7.53
July, 7.s7; October, 793. The market
there is due 20 open To-Day +, point lower
ReC,ipfs md
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-05

Oper income. ,5.o5S.2lA Dec. s3l.6o2
CINCINNATI. HAMILTON AND DAYTON
Tn" Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railway reports 10 the Interstate Commerce
Comm Ssion for October;
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09
JUST LIKE HOME
Mrs. Hutchinson, wife Of Famous
Seronaut' Likes Wheeling and
Visits Here Frequently.

DO you know. we have visited
wheeling so often that we almost re.
gard II as our home" said Mrs. I'D. r
Hutchinson. wife OF the owner of the
balloon which IL being used in making
the ascensions az the State Fair. YES.
terday. We have been making flights
In wheeling almost every year since
we were married. sixteen years ago.
but my husband has been coming here
for the past twenty or more years. %
she continued.
Prof Hutchinson owns several bal.
loon outfits. This week he IL in 81
Paul. MINI. giving an exhibition in
aeronautics. and Mrs Hutchinson has
charge OF the local OUTFIT This outnt
consists OF three 75.foot hot.aJr bal
looms and twelve parachutes On tho
event that one Of the balloons or come
of the parachutes are damaged. others
may be used
Prof Hutchinson usually arranRos
70 visit the Wheeling Fair. but this
year the local association was late In
booking his engagement. and he had
signed a contract 10 appear In person
In ST. Paul
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09
WHEELING WALL
PLASTER co.
This Enterprising Concern Has a Very
Interesting Display In the Ma
ehinery Hall.

A display at the big Fair that Is
4 proving OF great interest to contract
ors and those interested In all kinds
kof building construction Is that OF the
wheeling Wall Plaster Co. which Is
glDcsted In the south end OF the Ma.
dh4nsry Hall. Every one Of the nu.
ynerUus products that this firm han
dies Is TO be seen there. The visitors
70 this booth are being presented free
with a substantial wallet with a book.
lee enclosure stating the many differ
ent kinds of material they handle
This booklet also contains other in.
teresting information. This firm. from
q modest beginning. has grown TO be
zone OF WSeeling's most substantial
business institutions It's main Office
yards and works are located az Twen
fy-seventh and Market streets. and
branches are located AZ the Peninsula
NWarwood and the Wheeling wharf
Throughout the Fair. Mr.. Fred W
Mahan and 9. d. Coffman. Of this con.
Germ, will be az the booth ready and
willing TO impart building material
Information 20 those interested.
Contractors and property owners IN
any kind OF building construction
should by all means view this dis
play.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09

AWARDS MADE
PRIZE WINTERS IN POULTRY AND
CATTLE sScTIoEs sEHoUacEB
worn VIII ne continusd An othsr In.
htbita During Remainder
81 the Weeh.

Below will be found the announcement,
~ the winners in the poultry DEPART
mont o. well o. the sheep and dairy
ncrde in The cattle department The
making their inepccion % the VARIOUS
exhibits and viii resume fhrir vorn
again to-day The Iwards follow.
Ancunns DR. 81 Kerry. powhatan
and second cockcrel nrst ana second
Iuiici y li ltICsettr Coahocton. ohio.
Andalusiana-F o. Ricketts, nrat
COCK. nrst hen. fret cockerei and nrst
baft Hrahmas-F ~ Ricrst,s A.,
ben. aret ora second cockerei. nrst and
Lrht Rrahmaa-r u. Ricsetts ers,
coek nret and second hon. nrst cocterei
niack Cochins-F. w. Ricketts,. arrt
cnrf and nrrf hen
bur Cuchins-F o. RICKETTS,. arut
COCK hr.t and second hen. first corkeref
rsrtTiirc Cochins " pi.t.,t.
hr.i cock nrst bon. first rackcrci frat
WHITE coehius r.. ~ pictst,. sr.,
COCK frat ben. first cocterei. aret nuiiet
Cnlored unrkiuna=F W ufrtrffa
nref COCK nrat ana second hen. frst
coeserel arrt Iuliet
nrat cock nrrt and second hon. arsf and
se9T9,nd coccikereL arTt puilsst
cocs hrgt and second hen. fret puIict.
Nowlin CLAYTON. Martins Ferry. onto
uiack breasted RED Games-F. n
lNcFrffH. nraf cock nraf and second
.sng hrri and eecond outlet
cts. nrst coca Grst hen. drst ana sees
RED Pyle oames-F. I. Rictetts. Orr,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09
BANKS TO CLOSE
Only Ten Local Banks VIII Close To.
morrow 70 Allow Employees 20
Take IN the FaIr

Aithourh efforts we're made 10 have
an ~ the banks ln tho CITY close
Thursday afternoon. 90 permit the
bankers and employees 10 20 TO tho
Fair, only ten have consented. These
VIII close a. ~ O'Clock. fnoonl and
remain closed for the balance OF the
day. Tho other banks viii remain
open a. usual. and the employees win
not be given an opportunity to take
in the biz state show.
Tho following are the banks that
viii close Bermanin Half Dollar Saw.
mss Rank. The City Bank Of Wheel
rr. Security Trust Company. Mutual
'avings Bank The National Exchange
lank Commercial Bank. Dollar Saw.
Ings q Trust Company. Quarter Saw
nrf Bank. Citizens National Bank
and Bank OF the Ohio valley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09
BANKERS WILL ENJOY The FAIR

We the undersigned Banks 10 close respective places
OF business at IL O'Clock NOOn) Thursday 1914 To give
our employees opportunity Virginia State Fair
GERMANIA HALF DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK
THE CITY BANK
SECURITY TRUST COMPANY
MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK
HE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK
COMMERCIAL. BANK
DOLLAR SAVINGS & TRUST CONpt-.
QUARTER SAVINGS BANK
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
BANK or OHIO VALLEY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-09
FIRST DAY WAS VERY ENcouR.
AGING BUT COOL WEATHER
HURT YESTERDAY.
Exhibits surpass Those OF Previous
Years and Racing Card 10 Up 20
the Standard.

Though the thirty-fourth annual
State Fair and Exposition which
opened on the Island grounds Monday
Is SURPRISING the expectations of ali
visitors. yesterdays attendance was
somewhat disappointing to the direc-
tors OF the Fair Association. The at
tendance on the opening day was en-
couraging, but the second days crowds
were smaller than for the correspond
ing day Of the last several fairs. This
was doubtless due to the unfavorable
weather. The chilly air made over
coats feel comfortable. while those
without extra wraps could not enjoy
the big show as much as they might
have. had the weather been more
propitious.
been shining throughout the forenoon
and the atmosphere a few degrees
warmer. the attendance would have
been much larger. Aside from the
standpoint of gate receipts, yesterday
was a successful day at the Fair.
The day marked the opening OF the
Lake Erie Racing Circuit. and four
fast speed events were witnessed by
many turf fans. Five races are SEIZED
uled for this afternoons card. and the
day promises TO be one OF the best of
the meet.
Farmers Day Today.
Today will be Farmers Day at the
Fair. There is everything on the
grounds to interest the agricultural,
and since the harvest Is over and the
fall farm work is progressing rapidly
In most localities, the attendance OF
rural residents from the northern Sec
ton Of the State and from nearby
Ohio and Pennsylvania is expected to
be very large.
All vehicles except automobiles will
be parked in the east section of the
grounds. Machines will be parked IN
the quarter stretch. Every courtesy
will be extended the farmer and his
family by the Fair Association.
Ben. Groulx, one of Prof. E. r.
Hutchinson's corps of aeronauts.
made a sensational balloon ascension
yesterday. landing after a succession
of six parachute drops from a great
height. Another ascension will be
made this afternoon at o'clock
Many Awards Made.
The work of judging the exhibits
In the various departments progressed
rapidly yesterday. Awards were made
In the cattle. sheep. swine and horti-
cultural departments. The class and
draft horses win be judged today.
Arrangements are completed for the
grand cavalcade which will take place
at noon tomorrow. All live stock will
be exhibited before he grand stand.
The prize winners win be seen with
their winners.
Thursday will be city Day" Many
stores and business houses will close
during the afternoon TO give their en-
ployes an opportunity TO attend West
Virginia's big Fair The schools in
the schools in the country districts
will also close Thursday, and hundreds
of pupils and teachers are expected 10
attend.