The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11

Some of the best known rae
 ing drivers in this country, sev
 eral of whom are champions
 will take part in the automobile
 races which will be the feature
 of the afternoons programme
 at the Alabama State Fair to
 day. This is going to be one 0,
 the most thrilling events Bir
 mingham has offered her wis
 itors in many days, and one O.
 the largest crowds ever seen al the fair is expected on this oc ] casion.
 The races will begin at 3 o'clock and from that time until all races are { over there will be no dull moments ns these big benzine wagons will be kept busy warming up. The racers will be on the ground about noon and begin trying out their cars, and ac-
 cordiDg to the management it will he wise for persons to come early and get their seats. Last night the track was treated for the dust and Is expected d to be kept in fine shape today, follow ing the scraping off of dust, sprinkIing and use of Chloride on the surface. The crowd attending the fair yes- terday was one of the largest this hn tha h; o1 were opened yesterday morning at s o'clock until they closed last night at II o'clock there were vast crowds everywhere. Never have as many people been admitted to the fair grounds daily as during the past week and officials are very much gratifisd at the splendid attendance records.
 THOUSANDS SEE JUMP
 Fearless Tinney made his second jump from the aeroplane of Lieut. William O'Sullivan from an altitude of 5000 feet in a parachute yesterday afternoon and thrilled the thousa nds of persons stretching their necks to watch him as he sailed to the ground He landed just outside the fair grounds and as he made his descent Lieutenant t O'Sullivan performed many daring stunts in his plane for the amusement of the crowd
 The daring feat of Lieut.. Omer Locklear in changing from one air plane to another in mid-air is con- sidered by the thousands of persons who have witnessed his act as the most daring aerial stunt ever seen and it continues to be the feature attrac- tion. He is assisted in his aerial circus by Lieut.. Milton Elliott of Gadsden and Lieut.. Shirley Shorter of Fort Dodge, Iowa
 The midway is most attractive to both old and young and the Johnny J. Jones shows are proving a big drawing card. It is wide open to the public and will be in full blast until the gates of the fair are closed at late hour to- night. The list of shows is said to be the cleanest and best ever shown here.
 The grand stand is crowded at both afternoon and evening performances of the free acts and races daily and some or the fastest racing ever shown here has taken place during the week. Those yesterday were received with enthus- iasm by the fans of this sport. The results were: 2:14 trot, for a purse of $500 was won by Joe H. driven by Hayes while Native Hope came second and Gay Patch third. These races were in three heats and the time was PIP, 2;15A and 2:151a
 In the 2:17 pace for a purse of $500, Effie Direct driven by Tolley came first. Henry Rord driven by Meanor, second, star Bond driven by Sweeney third and Guy Steele by Culver fourth. The time was 2:14A. 2:12A and 2:1S.
 The free for all pace was called off by President R. A. Brown as the other four entries refused to enter race with John R. Braden, the horse of J. W. Thomas of Nashville. This horse paced two heats and was given the stake. According to Mir Thomas this l., ri having won seven straight races. It hasen't lost heat. The time this af- ternoon was 2.o6 and 2:o7.
 TAKE THE BABIES ALONG
 One of the most unique features on the fair grounds is the check room where babies may be checked while their parents see the fair. This nurs- cry scheme is being conducted by the Areme chapter. Order of Eastern Star, No. 173. and has proven heaven to mothers with babies in arms.
 Mere than a dozen members of this chapter are on duty there daily All kinds of amusements for the kiddies are on hand and every effort is made 10 keep them smiling Beds are scat tered over the room and when they are tired of playing they are rocked 10 sleep by typical southern nanny. Since the fair opened last Monday this mas DeeH pOpu4dT DOOtn ana nas been well patronized. It is stated that during the busy afternoon every available space is occupied by small bundles of humanity.
 This scheme is conducted in most 1usifess-like manner, the baby being passed through the window and the ,heck in return being passed out. Persons are warned not to lose their :hecks. for if they do they will be un- lble 10 get their babies. The women If the Eastern Star in charge here ire Mrs R. J. Cope. chairman: Mrs. Q. l Y. Cunninsham, Mrs. Frank Hender- or. Mrs. c. M. Dewitt. Mrs Thomas | Cummings. Mrs. Dacev. Mrs. c. NJ. De- l in Mrs Rilla Brown. Miss Elizabeth | Santor. Dsnnidell Watkins. Mrs. D. c. l Watkins. Mrs. F. N Davidson, Mrs. ! Ealtersdorf and Miss Jessie Walters 1 Iorf
 AUTOMOBILE RACES
 The following are the races schsd- | lied for this afternoon:
 EVENT NO. 1-DISTANCE MILES 'osser. driver: Comet Six, Hoffman, river; Wisconsin Special. Reynolds, | river. Purse $200 first; s100 second.
 EVENT NO. 2-DTSTANCE 5 MILES. Division 5, open to cars at 450 cubic inch | iston displacement and under-Comet 1 ix, Hoffman. driver; Victoria, Jose | -dolfo, driver; Briscoe. Ellingboe driver | uper-Zip, Toft. driver. Purse $500 first '0o second
 WENT NO. SUBSTANCE TO BE AN
 NOUNCED. Record trials. attempts to lower track