Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
(From Fridays Daily.)

Northern Arizona fair was opened to the public yesterday afternoon, and in spite of the fact that this part of the country was swept during the day by a cold wind which was highly re- mindful of the Winter days, a happy crowd was present to enjoy every fea- ture of the afternoon, from the racing events to the hot dog vendors.
 All of ,thc exhibits were practically complete and in their respective places at the time the gates of the fair grounds were opened. Many or the exhibitors had been compelled to get their displays together in rather quick time, and the fact that every exhibit was handsomely housed in at tractively-dccorated booths speaks well for the enterprise of those m charge of the respective showings. Much credit is also due to the fair officials, and particularly the enter prising secretary, Miss Grace M. Sparkcs. for the large amount Of work which had been done to insure the success of the opening day of the biz show. The fact that the fair association had received a liberal ap- propriation from the recent session of the legislature was evident from the finished manner in which exhibits and various attractions were presented, and the only drawback which was mo- ticeablc on tho opening day was the apparent lack of space in which to show all Of the varied offerings. The completion of the big mining building which has been accomplished since the holding of the l9l6 fair, has done much toward relieving the crowded condition which prevailed in the years gone by, but much more space could easily be filled with exhibits which would be equally attractive as those shown at this time.
 Four Racing Events.
 The racing card of yesterday after noon consisted of four numbers, each of which was fully up to the eXpec- tations of the big crowd. The first race was a 3S-milc event, the race go- ing to Vanity Fair" owned by pr. C. w. Pardcc, of this city. The horse, ridden by Jockey Earl Sands, made the distance in Iz. Apache Kid" ridden by (. Passcy, came in second, and Bell, California racer with Ike Sykes riding, took third money. The prizes were: Sl50, $l00 and $50.
 The Emile, frce-for-all, was taken by "C. w. Hodges" ridden by Ike Sykes, the purse being Sl00. Alice Theresa" of Riverside, Cal, ridden by ]. Dounovan, took second place and the prize of $50, while the third prize was gathered in by Charles J. Harvey" ridden by C. Passcy. The time was 50 seconds flat
 There were three entries in the mile relay race, C. w. Pardce, of Prescott: Earl Simpson, of Mesa, and Tom Wells, of Humboldt. Pardee came under the wire first, Wells sec ond and Simpson third. The prizes for this number were: S5, $50 and S25. Time. 2:54
 One of the most interesting events on the racing program was the E- mile ladies frec-for-all. there being three contestants. Vera McGinnlS Sadie Munds and Della Ritter. Miss Munds took first money, S50, her time being g seconds flat Second place was won bv Miss McGinnis and third by Mrs Ritter.
 Owing 10 the fact that the first race was nearly an hour late on account of the inability of the jockeys to make a start, the fair commission has an nonnced that in today's track events, only ten minutes will be allowed for the start in any of the events, and that if the horscmcn cannot get away in that length of time, they will be ruled of. The races are not being run under association rules, and be- cause of this fact, there IS not the promptncss in getting away which ordinarily marks the races which arc conducted under the rules.
 Free Attractions Please.
 In the intervals between the track events three free acts were given, all of which both startled and pleased the crowds. Camcroni, the man with the iron teeth. pulled heavy auto truck loaded with boys, around the race course, riding in a car and holding the connecting rope in his teeth. The stunt will be repeated again this after noon.
 Billie Gcycr, the boy who flies in the air, did some amazing stunts OF a swinging trapeczc, and received the applause of the crowd al the conclu- sion of his unusual act
 Cameroni, he of the strong teeth, concluded the list of free attractions by sliding on a tight wire from the top of the grandstand to q point near the center of the race track, holding on 10 the supporting rope only by his teeth.
 Mines Building Exhibits.
 While the building which was but recently erected by the fair commis- sion, was designed primarily for the display of minerals and mine equip mcnt. the big structure housed d var jed and interesting display in addi- ton to the showiug~ of the ores, etc. All of the manual training work done by the pupils oi the local High school and the samples of work submitted by the pupils of the various other schools of the county are 10 be seen in the west end of the building
 The work from the Prescott and Jerome schools iS particularly good.