Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-04
SPIRIT OF TRIUMPH
IN AIR AS STATES
GREAT FAIR OPENS

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dropped like plummet full length of
inc piano and the shock was so great
that the pilot was very nearly Jared
from ms seat. In the twinkiing Of
an eye Wilson had regained his COM
posture and again negotiated the rope
ana regained his scat. The roar from
the crowds below at seeing that the
last OF the darcdcvils Of the air had
not LOST his life. was fraught with a
sincere measure of thankfulness that
theN had not witnessed another aerial
horror. Many States nave now passed.
laws barring stunt flying, us well as
regulating the appearance of planes
over cities or at any place where
crowds are gathered. The Aerial Club
OF Virginia, while not disappearing
fully of all the things that have char
acterized the careers of such flyers rs
Wilson, have passed resolutions
against the attempt of aviators to
Guido each other with death-defying
loops. and will campaign in this State
for legislation similar to that or
other States.
Holiday Proclamation Coming.
Wednesday will be Richmond Day
at the fair. the usual holiday having
been declared by the Council, Mayor
Ainsiie may not he able to arrange
an out-of-town trip on municipal az
fairs 80 that he can be here at the
time, but his proclamation of the
holiday Will issue as usual and the
city schools are to close while old
and young flock fair-ward. Onicials
are prepared to handle a crowd in eN-
cess OF $4,000 people who will be
drawn by the greatest racing events
ever carded, the most impressive and
and the greatest galaxy OF amuSc-
ment acts that have ever graced the
hoa!da OF the state Fair Stage.
The admission this year has been
raised to 80 cents, tho chlidrcn's
tickets being sold for 40 cents. The
number OF ticket booths and en-
trance gates have been Increased:
the entrance stairs are in good re-
pair, and the roads leading to the
grounds as well as the grounds them
selves are guaranteed to be free of
dust today regardless or how hot the
sun may bc. y local concern has
contracted 10 keep them absolutely
dust-free throughout the fair with a
preparation known as gluterin.
Poultry Judging starts Today.
The poultry judging will begin the
first thing this morning and at and
5 o'clock the free acts will be seen
before tho grand stand. The racing
VIII not poE!n until tomorrow, which
is Virginia nay and the nightly irc-
works exhibitions viii not Start until
the. evening OF R!chmond bay. Thta
VIII also Il" the hrst day that th,,
United states Marine Band from
cuantico Will be heard. BY spcciai
dispensation from Major General
Charles Ncvelic at Washington the
soldiers or the sea will make their
incompatible music October 6 TO 10
inclusive. playing on band stand
before the Administration Building
on the north side of the grounds
while l22i Cervone's military band.
which has been engaged for the fun!
run OF the fair. will hold forth before
the grand stand. playing practically
All or the time that the gates are
open day and night. The new dane
ING pavilion is in readiness at the
northeast corner OF the grounds on
the road leading around the track To
the Administration building. \ co.,
orcd jazz orchestra Will play all 1uy
every day. Manager Saunders fears
ne uid not erect sufficiently large
pavilion. bu; promises to make uD
ms deficiency III the future
Under the heading OF premiums
and awards the association calls the
attention OF exhibitors TO the fac,
that the right is reserved TO withhold
rTiZes when IL shall be shown tina,
me regulations governing entries
nave not been properly complied with.
40 Withdrawals will be permitted
Awards vii! be made with ribbons
as ioiiows: championship. royal pur-