The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24

Th9 sun glitters down upon the
largest aggregate Of Tri-state folk who
have visited the fair during this 18th
annual session, Arkansas day may
yot surpass Tennessee day. which was
q stupendous elassle. 10000 persons
passing through the gates morning,
Afternoon and evening.
The sharp, energisins tang Of autumn
n the air has infused a remarkable xip
ana zest into the crowd and thoy are
enjoying the live stock shows. the
Johnny j. Jones shows and the eduea-
tlonal exhibits al Immensely,
The merchants and suffragsts are
sharing the Wednesday honors with the
Arkansans
This Is another great live stock day.
The Duroc Jersey swine show, the out
standing live stock classic Of the fair,
was concluded during the morning
hours, making way for the concentra-
lion OF the cltlef interest on the short
horn show, which Is the feature OF the
Wednesday live stock pageant There is
reSb.
But IN addition to these shows. the
Polled Durham show, which opened In
the cattle arena at p a. m, In demand
hg no little attention, Then the
Folana-China swine show, second In
shows porky TO the Duroc classic only,
began At p a., nkY IN n tent near the~
swine barn, attracting hundreds or
farmers, hog fanciers and the general
interested public.
The chester White swine win also
show Wednesday, going into the swine
ara Mt 4 ~ I.A ri
China Judging Is concluded In time.
Six sTeep shows of undoubted note
are being held tho Judging picking the
oest OF the OXfords, 'Hampshires, Chev-
tots, Cotswolds, MerInos and Angora
goats.
Thousands who had dIned on the
grounds or else returned In the eve
ming, Witnessed the heiatcd Blossom
| Ing OF the Century Plant" Tuesday
| night, Though the Memphis historical
pageant was greatly reduced from It's
original form, those who witnessed IL
| felt that they were fully repaid for
| the long wait from last May when the
| inclement weather which prevailed dur
| Ing the centenary celebration forced
| the postponcment OF lts presentation,
I'ive of the best bred and best con
| ditloned herds In the entire United
! States are contendInR for honors in 30
classes In the Shorthorn show. These
are the Lespedeza farms, Hickory Val
| ley, Tenn Frank r. Edwards, Tffn.
| o.; W. l., Smith, Memphis, and l., L.,
| Little, Faystteville, Tenn, herds.
| The sharpest Kind of competition Is
expected between the individuals Of sil
these herds, They all contain many
outstanding animals and The Pride Of
| Oakvile, the undefeated champion bull,
| is "A member OF the Edwards herd.
| The Lespedoaa the Edwards aud the
| Carpenter 4 Ross herds have been
/ ar uI nf 10 fatr
| throughout the 1919 season, with honors
about even, and this show will be the
| final grand match
Seven herds are fighting for ribbons
| in the Jersey show, These are as fol-
lows; Norman Jeffres. Jetfrles. Miss,
George Eby, Monroe, La. Dr Fort,
Nashville. Tenn: Mrs, G. c, Folck e.
SON Springfield, O.. Reynolds & Co.,
Dayton, o.; Lee Cummns, Kerrvlle,
Tenn, aud Palmer Farnsworth, Mem
| phs,
A large number of breeders have en-
tered herds In the Poland China show.
4. NJ. Norman. Houlka, Miss: f. w.
| Kreischer, Robins, Ia, p, f, Ballard,
! Verona. Miss, w, W. Fortner Vlonia,
e., jackson, Tupelo, Miss; Wainwright
Lea. Brooksvlle, Ky; W. r. Anderson,
Tupelo, Miss; Marks & Davis, Buntyn.
| Tenn; William Collins. Myers, Ky; w,
| g. Camfield & Son, Neosho Mo; jeff
| p. Hunt, Jackson, Tenn; II, 7. Hax-
no, Ark; Hartwell GreesoA Prescott,
| Ark, and White Bros, Norwood. Tenn,
| Entries In the Chester White show
| include the following; Albert Newman,
Marlette. Mich; Harry T.. Crandel
Cass city, Mich. and II. a. Murphy,
An additional feature OF the Arkansas
| dav program will be parade Of the