Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
STATE FAIR OPENS
IN BLAZE OF GL DRY
Continued From First PIGGY

til yesterday afternoon. It was quick
~ unlonded, and workmen Immediate
ly began raising the tents.
-Four carloads Of agricultural ex-
hibts arrived during the day and
Will be placed this morning Much of
he farm work was incomplete yester-
day, but workmcn were busily engaged
and everything will be ready to-day.
railroad officials co-opcrated with Of
hcers OF the fair in every possible way.
and two carloads OF exhibits which
were in clifton Forge at 9 o'clock yes
terday morning were placed on side
tracks at the grounds during the after
noon. Several vaudeville acts were
also missing from the program yes
terday afternoon. arriving too late
TO be included on the bill for the
night performance.
Opening day was marked by no dis
order of any KING. Chief OF Police
Werner had tetaiied number of men
TO the grounds. but at n late hour last
night no arrest of any Importance had
been made. During the day there was
not even an arrest for dsorderly con-
duct. and only one robbery report was
made. That was by n Snowman, who
reported the theft of revolver and
purse.
RACING EVENTS PASS OFF
WITHOUT ACCIDENT
The racing events wee staged with.
out accident. and not a single call for
the Virginia Hospital ambulance was
made. There was also no work for
the special fire company detailed to
the fair on Sunday by Fire Chief w.
H. Joyncs. AT the emergency hospital
several patients were treated for head
aches. but there were no serious cases.
AT the close of the afternoon per-
Torrance in front OF the grand stand.
the crowds moved along the Midway.
and shortly after dark tho night thronp
began 10 arrive. During the afternoon
the sky had been overcast at times.
black clouds threatening rain, but the
attendance last night was unusually
good for opening night. There was
bite in the air that put life in the
Midway crowd.
Every concession was rigidly inyes-
tigated by officers OF the fair, and no
q gambling will be permitted There are.
: however. any number OF booths where.
on the whirl of wheel. bath robes.
blankets, babies, bears. sofa pillows
and chinaware is won or lost, and the
excitement in playing the paddles
is inclined TO relieve all gambling in
clinations.
PATRIOTIC DESIGNS ARE
SEEN IN FIREtvoRKs
- Night free performanceY got under
way promptly. and were, followed by
an unusually elaborate nErotechnic dis
play. There was a st0km OF applause
from the stands wheYa special design
was shown. This oyened with Uncle
Sam" standing on 4 ne side of the field.
'ns e1s e tia sas st, star
lance of nearH 200 feet. The star
exploded and eet Are to Old Glory
and the applJ)ise was deafening.
The main Feature Of the evening was
the battl1 between submarines and
battlelh4ps. while bombs were being
exploded necessarily. There was also
a number of patriotic pieces specially
made for last night. Samuel Serpico
who Is in charge OF the fireworks. said
yesterday that he was planning a mum
Der of patriotic pieces for other nights
this week. Among them will be such
appeals as you Buy Liberty Bond
, America, Awake" "Eniist, America
Calls YOU" and others. with pictures