The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-13

Another record Tor attendance was smashed yesterday at the Alabama State Fair when between 15OOO and 10000 persons passed through the gates. The indications point to still bigger attendance today as additional features have been added, including the big bench show of the Birmingham Kennel club. The day will be notable in that there will be more horse rac- ing than on any day of the fair and an impetus by the arrival of Arthur Mitchell. the worlds champion, and other noted riders. A feature will be the. luncheon of the Birmingham Ro- tary club. which will be held on the grounds and attended in body by the members of that unique organization
 The crowd yesterday filled the grandstand to it's capacity both at the afternoon and night performances. All the free acts were well received, es- pecially that of the nine Peruvian aero bats. without doubt the classiest act of its kind on the stage. and the won derful Chinese troup of entertainers Pete" the unridable mule, continues to cause shrieks of laughter for he Is one of the funniest animals imagin- able.
 Highlanders Band Big Hit
 Not little of the pleasure of the open air entertainment is due to the Royal Scotch Highlanders band which provides the music during the free acts. Under the skillful leadership of Capt. Roy D. Smith, the band renders programme of classical and popular a iro hof ly the stirring numbers in which the open air pipe organ takes part. The pie turesque costume of the Highlanders. which is the regulation uniform of the Scottish regiments the bagpipe and drum corps in the full dress of the Scotch guards and the general ense mbIe of the band make 1t one of the most attractive features of the fair.
 Yesterday was suffrage day and many of the advocates of the feminist movement were in attendance. The suffrage headquarters in the woman's building was a busy scene throughout the day and stacks of literature pre- senting womans cause was given out and many persons signed the register as an evidence of the advocacy of the cause. The suffragists are to give away fine Dodge automobile on Sat urday and all particulars can be learned at the suffrage booth or in the mining and manufacturing build ing. where the auto is located.
 At the races yesterday afternoon the fastest three heats ever paced in the south were made by Possibility, fine stallion owned by S. F. Palin.
 Rotary Club Luncheon
 The Rotarians will hold their regular week. yluncheo II at 80 o'clock today at the fairgrounds and in addition to a, number of local guests will have as a special visitor "Tiny May" the two year-old elephant with the Kennedy shows, who will be the guest of honor. She is a Rotarian several times over and is member of the club at Quincy. Ill., Terre Haute, Ind, Toledo. O., Louisville. Ky. Nashville and Mem phis, Tenn. She was the recipient of an appropriate souvenir at each of the above places and will appear be- decked in all her ornaments and para pherna1ia. The little elephant Is very clever and performs her various tricks as though she enjoyed them. She Is the only elephant rotarian in the world.
 Dog Show
 The bench show held under the auspices of the Birmingham Kennel club opened yesterday morning with every one of the l5O entries in it's place. The officials of the club state it is the largest in point of numbers and the best in the high class of the dogs shown that has ever been held In the south.
 R. s. w. Browne is superintendent of the show and states the judging of the dogs will commence promptly at 10 o'clock this morning by pr. J. E. DeMund of Brooklyn, N. Y.. who is accredited With being one of the best judges in the cnun- try. The showsis held in the only exclu- sive bench show building in the country and Is 6 model of cleanliness and con venience. On tomorrow night the prizes nd trophies will be awarded In the show building and all the merchants and others who have made donations of prizes have been invited to be present.
 A special stand has been provided for the ladies and there will be ample ac- commoda tions for everybody.
 Record in Races
 new record was ssta olished yesterday in the special race. free for all pace, the three heats being made in the fastest time ever made in the south.
 Possibility" a stallion owned by $. r. Palin of Nashville, Ind, won three consecutive heats in the fast time of