The billboard (July-Dec 1899)

• :*! lilt 1 ■ if* ' la I '■I'-■■" i s THE BILLBOARD fair ■ Department AT THE COUNTY FAIR. Settin* in the gran* stand At the county fair. Seemed as if the whole world An* all their kin was there. Way up on the top seat Me an* Jennie set— Wisht I had the candy An* peanuts that we et! Jennie's right good lookin'; But she likes to boss; Dared zne to bet money On Jake Douglass' hoss. Lite "a fool I done it: .Went down to the track. How d'ye think I found her *S I was climbin' back? There I met her half way. With another beau: Stuck-up. slick-haired softy. That Will Jones, ye know. Let on not to see me; Went right on a-past. S'pose she thought I'd ast her Where she's goin' so fast. Warn't no use to toiler. So 1 let 'em go. Funny how things sometimes All go wrong Jes* so. Lost a pile on Jake's hoss; Couldn't ring a cane. Fellow swiped my goldlne watch. Then It poured down rain. Tell ye. "tain't all sunshine An* all ••pleasures rare." Settin* in the gran' stand At the county fair. —Chicago Record. IN FULL SWING, Is the National Export Exposition. The opening of the National Export Expo- sition at Philadelphia on September 1st proved to be a very memorable and success- ful occasion. The auditorium, in which the crowds gathered to witness the opening cere- monies, has a seating capacity of over 6.000. yet it proved inadequate to the task of hold- ing the crowd. Tbe United States Marine Band had the honor of opening the program; a prayer fol- lowed, after which a grand chorus of 600 voices sang the patriotic melody, "America." The enterprise was then formally turned over to the Governor of the State by Vice Presi- dent Foulkrod. in behalf of the Exposition management. Addresses were delivered by General Manager Wilson, the Governor of Pennsylvania, the Mayor of Philadelphia. W. P. Hepburn, the orator of the occasion. Arch- bishop Ryan and others, after which the ma- chinery was started, and the guests and crowds inspected the buildings and exhibits. Flags of all nations are to be seen har- moniously flying from the roof of the main building: these flags not only portray uni- versal peace, which Is so fruitful to inter- natiocal trade, but serve to enlighten the visiting throngs as to the different national emblems, which many have never had the pleasure of seeing. In perfect harmony with this idea are the various villages, -shows and entertainments, where the characteristics, modes of life, hab- its and pastimes of different peoples and na- tions are shown. Of special interest to Americans is the American Village, representing life in New England, Georgia, on the Western plains and In -the' Rockies. A Cuban village: another representing life in Porto Rico; still another representing alt that is homelike in Hawaiian hamlets; and last, but not least, a rice village from tie-distant Philippines, with the Fili- pino- men and women, girls and boys, just as they appear In their native jungles. It Is needless to say that this will give Americans an excellent opportunity to study cur new brothers who come Into Uncle Sam's family circle through the late unpleasantness with Spain. It follows that* American manufacturers and exporters will have Instilled into them an interest in our new possessions, and a desire to have the flag-of peace, and trade, follow wherever the Stars and Stripes have been carried. . " . Another Intensely Interesting feature is the handsome display of automobiles. Perhaps nothing Is being watched more closely by the general public than the rapid progress and advancement that is being.made in these de- vices. For the sake of perfect exhibition the avenue west of the vehicle building is de- voted to a track where every description of horseless vehicles are tried for speed. A very popular attraction after dark is the Irish Theater, where all lovers of Irish wit and humor find in-Fat delight. Elaborate re- productions of Irish scenes have been made, among which actors and actresses, who are themselves from across the sea. appear in true Irish plays. Directly opposite, the Irish Theater Is lo- cated the Oriental Theater and Smoking Pal- ace. Here all the fascinating features of life in the far East are enacted In the midst of oriental richness and barbaric splendor. During the day one of the most popular places to visit is the flower ;s.now. wnere the American Dahlia Society is making a beau- tiful display. These, with the general run of recreative amusements, and the numerous pretty build- ings which are overflowing with interest, will for some time to come render Philadelphia the gsyest as well as the busiest and most edifying center in the Western Hemisphere. Fair Notes. On December 20th a golden jubilee, to cele- brate the fiftieth anniversary of the estab- lishment of a State Government in California, will be held in San Jose. The scenes enacted at the first meeting of the Legislature will be repeated. What few of the old officials who are still alive will take part, and the others will be impersonated by veterans and pioneers. Besides this feature of the celebration, which is .especialy appropriate for the occasion, there will be speech mak- ing, and musical and literary exercises. It is proposed, also, to include all of the old Spanish and California games and sports. All of the old Mexican war veterans and M9ers will be invited to participate, and the cele- logues, the quantity can be used to better purpose in posters and dodgers. Fitchburg, Mass., Is a town of 30.000. The Athol Fair, held close by. billed Fitchburg. using six one-sheet posters. The -post-rs must have been as hard to find as the pro- erbial needle in the hay-stack. That a World's Fair will be held in St. Louis in 1903 is now looked upon as a fore- gone conclusion. The interest in the giganiic enterprise, which a few months ago was but local, is fast becoming national. Former Governor l)a\ id II. Francis is the chairman of the executive committee, and is enthusi- a tic over the outlook. Owing to prolonged rains the Directors of the Kamloops, Canada. Agricultural Associ- ation have decided to postpone the exhibi- tion until October 11. 12 and 13. The original dates were September 20. 21 and 22. At the Douglas County Fair at Carmen, III.. September 12th, lightning struck the grand stand, killing two men instantly, fatally in- juring two more, and seriously disabling six others. An International Commercial Congress is to assemble in Philadelphia on October 10th. at the invitation of the Exposition manage- ment. Nearly half a hundred governments and more than 150 trade organizations have named from one to five representatives. The gates of the Spokane Industrial Expo- Fitinnwiil bt i by Miss Jeane Goldie Amos, of Colfax. Wash. Miss Amos will also preside as Goddess of Plenty throughout the two weeks of the fair. Five new departments have been added, mak- ing the fair more of a general exposition than formerly. Many special days have been selected by different societies and orders, and there is no doubt that the Spokane. Wash., Industrial Exposition will be a greater suc- cess than ever before. "rod." j. Mcdonald, The Prince of Street Fair Promoters. oration will be one of'the greatest ever held on the coast. The Montgomery. Ala., Street Fair, which takes place October 23d, gives promise of be- ing a great success. The natural facilities offered by the city in the broad, well paved streets and the large fountain plaza, are equaled in few of the Southern cities. The Second Annual American Inter-Conti- nental Exhibition of Reptiles will take place in New York City. October 2 to 14. At pres- ent certificates of reward are issued to ex- hibitors of worthy specimens, but it is the intention of the promoters to give cash prizes as soon as they are able. The show will undoubtedly be very interesting and in- structive: but knowing the feeling of aversion so many people entertain for snakes and rep- tiles, we hesitate to predict the financial suc- cess which usually follows novel, original and unique exhibitions. Among the many fair catalcmes and Dre- mium lists on our table we notice few worthy of special notice. A little more attention given to this feature of fair advertising would not be amiss. Better paper, covers a little more pretentious in color and design, halt tone illustrations of grounds and features, would necessitate a little larger outlay, but we believe it would be money well spent. As people are sometimes judged by their clothes, so fairs and expositions are judged by the quality and quantity of their advertising matter. Let the quality be In your cata- Toward the end of next January the Pa- cific Branch of the National Belgian Hart- Club of America will hold a show at Los Angeles, Cal. That city may very properly be called the center of the Belgian hare in- dustry, as it possesses a larger club and more valuable animals than any other city in America. The Illinois State Fair Grounds at Spring- field have the reputation of being the most beautiful and complete of any similar grounds in the country. The dome which distin- guished the famous Horticultural Building at the World's Fair is the center piece in a field of fine buildings, modeled after that same style of architecture. If we were to name the fairs that have been financially successful during the season, the name of nearly every fair in the country would appear upon the list. The failures have been. In not a few instances, due to the lack of .attractions—by attractions we mean such shows and exhibitions as are to be found at the street fairs and carnivals^ We are not trying to defend fakes, vulgar, or "snide" shows, but hold that the clean, good, legitimate attractions, besides netting the management good profits, lend a certain happy, "enjoy-yourself" spirit to the occa- sion that can not be obtained in any other way. Probably the most unique and individual of the fall fairs will be the Corn Exposition and Carnival, to be held at Peoria during the week of October 9th. The exhibition will be given up entirely to corn, its uses, products, and the machinery and implements that enter into its cultivation. Over ?6,000 will be given in premiums for corn alone, and the exhibi- tion promises to be one of the greatest in the interest of the American product ever held. For more than a quarter of a century the colored people have held annual fairs at Lex- ington. Ky. This yeer was not an exception, and, as usual, the fair was a success. Mechanical displays and electrical effects were among the principal features of the fair at Eureka, Cal. A feature of the Rhode Island State Fair, October 9 to 13. will be the speed program. There will be in all four days of racing, trotting, pacing and running. The New York State Fair, at Syracuse, was a success orly in oneway—it was a good farmer's exhibition and agricultural display. The lack of attractions and horse racing very materially cffecti d the interest and at- tendance, to say nothing of the finances. A great autumn festival is to be held in Chicago from October 3 to 13. The occasion is the laying of the corner-stone of the new Federal Building by President McKinley. on October 3th. In all probability Admiral Dewey will accompany the Presidential party, and be the guest of the city. President Diaz, of Mexico, pnd Premier Laurler. of Canada, are also expected, and 25.000 Invitations have been sent to eminent citizens throughout the United States. A continuous seiies of enter- tainments have been provided, which will keep the sight-secrs busy every minute for a full wee-. The business men of Colfax, Wash., have already decided that next year there will be a "Whitman County Fair. They mean to make it the biggest and best fair in the history of the county. This year no admission fee to the grounds is to be cbarged. but a hearly invltation to the people of the county to at- tend has been extended. Free evening enter- tainments will be given during the fair. An automobile contest has been arranged to take place in Galesburg, 111., in the latter part of October. The run will be 100 miles. In some rural districts of England there are held annually hiring fairs, where farmers and others attend to engage servants. The Minnesota State Fair this year was a great success. During the six days and rights 134.4S0 people passed the turnstiles. This is more than 50.000 more than were In attendance last year. The receipts amounted to over $40,000: last year they were but $30,640. At the Ohio State Fair. Columbus, every department was crowded. The cattle depart- ment was especially so: every stall In the spacious new barn was filled. ;The Portland. Oregon. Exposition, which opened September 28, is now booming. The management has seemed special attractions, which are the best to be had. and the people of Portland have, for the first time, a chance to see everything that is new and novel in the entertainment line. At the Paris Exposition all exhibits of a similar character will be grouped, no matter whence they come. This is a marked differ- ence from the American expositions in the manner of exhibiting. Roderick J. McDonald. Born of Scottish parents. Roderick J. Mc- Donald was brought up in the County of Glengarry. Canada. At the age of seven he won prizes as a Scottish dancer, among many competitcrs much older than him: i If. At the age of sixteen he took part In several Scot- tish athletic games. In 1S72 he defeated Jas. J. Freming and Donald Dennie. of 1/jndee. Scotland, in Scottish dancing. The following two years Rod, as he was called, made a tour cf the United States and Canada, taking part in all dances at the Scottish games, and winning first prize in every instance. He Is the acknowledged champion of two continents at all dances. He won the diamond medal, valued it $ioU. and $100 in gold, at the Centennial at Phila- delphia in 1876. against twenty-six competi- tors - , . i. Mr. McDonald spent many years In teach- ing dancing, and among his pupils were mem- bers of the royal families of England—Prin- cess Louise and her husband. Lord Lome, who was Governor-General of Canada: also Loid Duffeiin's family, who was also Gov- crr.or-Gtr.rral of Canada at one time. In 1S74 Mr. McDonald gave the firEt street fair ever held In either the United States or Can- ada, at his home in Alexandria. Glengarry Ccunty. Canada. Since then he has been active in all out-door amusements, and Is known as the "Little Barrum." The Street Fair at Moline. HI., of which Mr. McDonald was Director and Promoter, was one of the most pronounced succefscs of the season. At the close of the celebration he was given a great ovation, being feasted, and finally carried on the shouldirs of the crowd to a platform, where he was compelled to mpke a speech. From the many nice things ia!d about "the prince" by the Moline papeis we select the following from the Journal: "Promoter McDoneld has won the unani- mous good will of the Moline people by his masterly handling of the fair, which has been, without doubt, the greatest thing of the kind ever seen In- the three cities. Mr. Mc- Donald. In addition to being an experienced organizer. Is a hustler from the word go. Thoroughness in all he does has been his characteristic. Ho knew how to prepare the advertising matter, and when it was ready he did not ston. but saw that it was put to the best use. He also hustled for attractions, and saw that the decorative preparations were looked after. A thousand and one little de- tails of much aggregate Importance had his attention at the right time, and the result was the grandest crowd-drawing event ever seen In this part of the country." <l> * I LIST OF FAIRS. This list is revised and corrected month- ly. Secretaries are urgently requested to send in theirdates at the ea'rliest i>ossible moment after they are claimed, and to notify us promptly as to any change. Rosters and dates are published abso- lutely Free ol" Charge. Cufiyrighitd i$ytj. All rights reserved. ALABAMA. ^NNISTON, ALA.—Northeast Alabama Fair Association. Nov. 7 to 11. W. F. Higgins. prts., Howard W. Sexton, cor. secy. (Fair uniiinds at Oxford Lake.) I'.IUMINUIIAM, ALA.—Alabama State Fair. N'ov 7 to 17. J. A. Rountlee, secy. .MONTGOMERY. ALA.—Free Street Fair. Week of Oct. 23. L. L. Gilbert, secy. ARKANSAS c'LARKSVlLLE. ARK.—The Annual Fair. Johnson County Fair Association. Oci to 20. It. D. Dunlap. pres.; L. C. May, treas.; J. W. Coffman, secy. PINE BLUFF. ARK.—Oct. 23 to 28. CALIFORNIA. FRESNO. CAL.—Fresno County Fair Asso- ciation. Oct. 9 to 14. J. H. Hudson, secy. LOS ANGELES. CAL.—District Agricultural Association No. 6. Oct. 21 to 28. E. T. Wright, Los Angeles, pres.; Henry J. Fleishman, treas.: Lewis Thorne. secy. SALINAS. CAL.—District Fair. Oct. 2 to 7. .1. J. Kelly, secy. I'KIAH. CAL.—Agiicultural Fair. Oct. 4 to 7. COLORADO. COLORADO SPRINGS, COL—Street Fair and Carnival. Management Chamber of Commerce. October. COIV NEOTICITT. CLINTON. CONN.—Clinton Agricultural So- ciety. Oct. 4. Edwin H. Wright, pres.; Geo. H. Brooks, treas.; Clifford H. Evarts. secy. BANBURY. CONN.—Danbury Agricultural Society. Oct. 2 to 7. S. H. Rundle, pres.; J. W. Bacon, treas.: G. M. Rundle, secy. MADISON. CONN.—Madison County Fair. Oct 4. WOLCOTT, CONN. — Wolcott Agricultural Society.- Oct. 11. H. B. Carter, pres.; E. M. Upson, secy.-treas. GEORGIA ATLANTA. GA.—Georgia State Agricultural Society. Oct. 18 to Nov. 4. J. P. Brown, Hawkinsville, pres.; J. K. Ottley. treas.; T H. Martin, secy. BRUNSWICK. GA.—Southeastern Fair Asso- ciation. Nov. 25 to Dec. 2. H. H. Harvey. secy COLUMBUS, GA.—Columbus Street Fair As- sociation. Nov. 6 to 12. J. B. Kimbelt, nres.: P. T. Schultze, treas.; T. J. Hunt, secy. VALDOSTA. GA.—Valdosta Exposition Co. Oct. 31 ot Nov. 4. T. G. Cranford, pres.; W. S. West, treas.: L. T. Shaw, secy.; A. T. Meore. manager. WAYCROSS. GA.—Waycross Fair Associa- tion. Nov. 7 to 11. F. Johnson, pres.; S. A. Marshall, secy, and manager. ILLINOIS. I'AIRO, ILL.—Cairo Free Street Fair. Oct. 10 to H. H. E. Halliday. pres.; Dr. J. J. Jenru}lle, vice pres. and secy.; Jas. H. Galil- ean, ireas. CANTON, ILL.—Free Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 7 G. R. Daily, secy. CARLINVILLE, ILL.—Macoupin County Ag- ricultural Board. Oct. 3 to 6. W. F. Burg dorfi". pres.; E. J. McGreedy, treas.; Geo. J. Castle, secy. CARROLLTON. ILL.—Green County Fair Association. Oct. 10 to 13. J. K. P. Fa- nelly, pres.: Ben. C. Hodges, treas.: S. E. Simpson, secy. - QUOIN. ILL.—Free Street Fair. Oct. 18 to 21. Mayor B. W. Pope, pres.; Henry Horn, treas.: Hiley H. Onstodt. secy. GALESHURG. ILL.—Galesvlllc Carnival As- sociation. Oct. 3 to 7. W. I. R. Bradley, pros.; Geo. II. Churchill, treas.; Ben. B. Hampton, secy. JERSEYVILLE. ILL.-Street Fair. Oct. 3 to «. -MAl'LH HILL. ILL.—Free Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 7. G. R. Daily, secy.. Maple Hill. MATTOON, ILL.—Mattoon Free Street Fair. Oct, 3 to 6. H. S. Clark, prose.: Sam Ow- Ings. treas.; J. M. Lytle. secy. OTTAWA. ILL.—Street Fair. Oct. 2 to 7. d&t&t Jordan, pres.; Geo. M. Trimble, secy. PBKIN. ILL.—Pekln Street Fair Association. Oct. 11 to 14. Wm. J. Congelman, pres.: Henry Berkenbusch, treaB.; John H. Shade. HtH*y. 1'EORiA, ILL.—Corn Growers Carnival. Oct. P1NCKNEYVILLE. ILL.-Perry County Ag- ricultural Society. Oct 3 to 6. Matthew Rule pres.; T. L. Wallace, treas.; R. J. Knsblng. secy. OU1NCY. ILL.—Street Fair. Oct. 9 to 15. urV J '.££, x '.P r ''?' : • ,ohn w - Shenaman. secy. WHITE HALL. ILL.-Whlte Hall Free Street Kalr and Harvest Carnival. Oct. 3 to 5. L. Lowenstein. pres.: M. B. Ross, treas.: "■ v Tunnison, secy. INDIANA. A jj ,GO '-A. IND.— Steuben County Fair. Oct. «S5!?J5!K* IN'D.-Oct. 9 to 14. BOD S B ON* IND.—Bourbon Fair. Oct S to «. J. M. Eldson. secy. ■CRAWFORnsviLLE, IND.-Street Fair and Carnival. Oct. 2 to 7. W. W. Morgan, secy. THE BILLBOARD GREENSBURG. IND.—Greensburg's Free Street Fair. Oct. 2 to 7. A. M. Willoughby. pres. NEWPORT, IND.—Newport Fair. Oct. 2 to 7. C. W. Ward, pres.; B. S. Aikman, secy. TERRE HAUTE. IND.—Terre Haute Street Fair. Oct. 9 to 14. Chas. Duffin, pres.; C. C. Oakcy, secy. TERRE HAUTE. IND.—Vigo Agricultural Society. Oct. 9 to 14. John M. Clift, pres.; G. A. Schaal, treas.; W. H. Duncan, secy. VINCENNES. IND.—Knox County Fair. Oct. 9 to 34. James M. House, secy. IOWA DUBUQUE. IOWA—Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 7. Management Business Men's League. KEOKUK. IOWA—Keokuk Street Fair Asso- ciation. Oct. 4 to 8. John Nagel. pres.: Frank W. Davis, treas.; H. I. Sawyer, secy. MASON CITY, IOWA—Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 7. 1. W. Keerl, pres.; C. H. McNider, treas.; J. II. Anundson, secy. KANSAS. ELDORADO, KAS.—Oct. 3 to 6. Chas. Dil- lenbeck, secy. MANKATO, KAS.—Oct. 3 to 6. Leroy Hulse, secy. NEWTON, KAN.—Arkansas Valley Street "'air and Carnival Association. Oct. 23 to ?7. Robt. Dougherty, pres.; John Olinger, •reas : Jchn B. Dickey, jr., sec?. WICHITA, KAN.—Street Fair and Carnival. Oct. 16 to 21. Chas.NG. Cohn, pres.; J. O. Davidson, treas.; H. CXLockwood, secy. KKM-t'TJCKY. CYNTH1ANA. KY.—Street Fair. Oct. 5 and 6. J. M. Allen, secy. \, DANVILLE, KY.—Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 6. FRANKFORT, KY.—Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 6 Lyman Graham, secy. \ LAUREL HILL.. KY.—District Fair. Oct. 7. E. VanAkelson, secy. \ LOUISVILLE. KY.—Oct. 8 to 21. James B. Camp Chairman Premium Committee. MIDDLESBORO, KY.—Tri-State Fair. Oct. 5 to 7. OWENSBORO. KY.—The Daviess County Fair. Oct. 3 to 7. J. W. Carter, secy. LOUISIANA. ALEXANDRIA. LA.—Fair. Oct. 24 to 30. BATON ROUGE, LA.—Baton Rouge Fair As- sociation. Oct. 4 to 8. . R. A. Hart, pres.; J. Weis, treas.; E. M. Muse, secy. MAINS. A.CTON, ME.—Shapleigh and Acton Agricul- tural Society. Oct. 3 to 5. G. W. Grant, pres.; W. P. Ferguson, treas., Springvale: Fred. K. Bodwell, secy. AMHERST, ME.—Annual Fair of Northern Hancock Agricultural Society. Oct. 3 and 4. A. W. Silsby, secy. BATH. ME.—Bath Fair and Exposition. Oct 3 to 7. W. R. Kimball, secy. DAMARISCOTTA. ME.—Lincoln CountyFalr. Oct. 3 to 5 HARTLAND, ME.—E. Somerset County Fair. Sept. 12 to 14 . _ TOPSHAM. ME.—Sagadahoc Agricultural ft Horticultural Society. Oct 10 to 12. B. M. Patten, pres.; L. B. Smith, .Bruns- wick, Me., treas.; W. S. Rogers, secy. MARYLAND. ELKTON, MD.- Cecil County Agricultural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. Dr. C. M. Ellis, pres.; Geo. R. Ash, treas.; W. D. Bratton, swy. FREDERICK CITY. MD.—Frederick County Agricultural Society. Oct 17 to 20. Chas. N. Hargett, pres.; David V. Stauffer, treas.; Harry C. Keefer. secy. HAGERSTOWN, MD.—Agricultural and Me- chanical Association of Washington County. Oct 10 to 13. John W. Stonebraker, pres.: John D. Brewer, treas.; Frank Witmer, secy. MASSACHUSETTS. BROCTON. MASS.—Brocton Agricultural So- ciety. Oct. 4 to 7. E. M. Thompson, treas; NORTH AMPTON. MASS. — Hampshire. Franklin and Hampden Agricultural So- ciety. Oct. 4 and 5. H. C. Comins. North Hadley, pres.; D. J. Wright, treas.; S. S. Warner, secy. NEWBURYPORT. MASS.—Fair. Oct. 3 to 5. MICHIGAN. ALLEGAN. MICH.—Allegan County Agricul- tural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. Burrell Trip, pres.; Chas. Miner, treas.; A. H. Foster, secy. ANN ARBOR. MICH.—Washtenaw Fair So- cietv. Oct. 3 to 6. Col. H. S. Dean, pres.: - ' Fred H. Bclser. treas.; F. E. Mills, secy. ARMADA. MICH.—Armada Agricultural So- ciety. Oct. 4 to 6. John McKay. Rome, pres.; R. V. Edwards, treas.; A. J. Free- man, secy. BERLIN, MICH.—Oct. 3 to 6. BRIGHTON, MICH.—Brighton Market Fair Association. Oct. 10 to 13. B. T. O. Clark, pres.; R. E. Baetclte, treas.; C. E. Beur- mann, secy. CALEDONIA, MICH.—Caledonia Union Fair Association. Oct. 3 to 5. Wm. McCrodan, Dutton, pres.; D. P. Hale, treas.; Chas. H. Kinney, secy. _ CASS CITY, MICH.—Cass City District Fair Association. Oct. 2 to 5. John Marshall, pres.: H. S. Wickware, treas.; H. H. Ale, secy. CHARLOTTE. MICH.—Eaton County Agri- cultural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. Jas.. H. Gallery, pres.; Jas. H. Brown, treas.; Geo. A. Perry, secy. FOWLERVILLE. MICH.—Fowlervllle Agr cultural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. C. L. Gor don, pres.: J. K. Stanley, treas.; D. C- Carr. secy. HILLSDALE. MICH.—Oct. 2 to 6. HILLSIDE, MICH.—Hillsdale Fair. Oft 8 to 6. D. A. Curtis, Addison, pres.: F. A. Roethllsberger, Allen,, treas.; C. N. Ter- wllllger, secy. HOLLAND. MICH.—South Ottawa and West Allegan Agricultural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. Geo. H. Souter. pres.; Otto Breymon, treas.; L. T. Ranters, secy. IMLAY CITY, MICH.—Imlay City Agricul- tural Society. Oct 3 to 5. M*. J. Haskln, pres.; Walter Haskln, treas.; J. H. Shep- pard. secy. IONIA. MICH.—Ionia District Fair Associa- tion.- Oct. 3 to 6.: John E. Morrison pres.; Eldon Mains, treas.; E. A. Murphy, secy. ITHACA. MICH.—Oct. 3 to 6. KALAMAZOO. MICH.—Third Annual Free Street Fair and Carnival. Oct. li to 20. C. G. Townsend, secy. MARSHALL. MICH.—Calhoun County Agri- cultural Society. Oct. 3 to 6. L. L. Harsh, Union City, pres.; T. J. Shipp, treas.; Wm. H. Arthur, secy. MASON. MICH.—Mason Free Street Fair Association. Oct. 3 to 6. Hon. L. T. He- mans, pres.: Roll C. Dart, treas.; Col. L. H. Ives. secy. PONTIAC. MICH.—Fair. Oct. 2 to 6. Epb> il.m Hcwlana, pres.; Fred. H;mn.ond, secy. VASSAR. MICH.—Tuscola County Agricul- tural Society: Oct. 3 to 6. Wm. Kirk. Fairgrove, pres.; J. A. Trotter, treas.; R. 5. Weaver, Watrousville, secy. MINNESOTA. CURRIE. MINN.—Oct. 5 and 6. RED WING, MINN.--Red Wing Free Street Fair and Agricultural Association. Oct. 3 to 5. C. A. Rasmuson, pres.; C. L. Strom. treas.: C. L. Sultzer, secy. MOOREHEAD, MINN—Street Fair. Oct. 3 to 5. L. Welter, secy. SLEEPY EYE, MINN—Free Street Fair. Oct. 1 to 6. MI-'SJSSIPPT. MERIDIAN, MISS—Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. S. Greenwald, pres.; H. G. Meyer, treas.; E. J. Gallagher, secy. NATCHEZ, MISS.—Agricultural Machinery and Stock Exposition. Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. A. F. Jaeobsr, pres.; R. J. Metcalfe, secy. VICKSBURG. MISS.—West Mississippi Agri- cultural, Mechanical and Live Stock Expo- sition. Oct. 23 to 29. Patrick Henry, pres.; J. A. Conway, treas.; F. H. Andrews, 106*4 Washington street, secy. MISSOURI. BLOOMFIELD, MO.—Central Fair and Stock Association. Oct. 4 to 7. J. W. Farris, tres.. J. B. Burk, treas.; A. D. Wilcox, secy. BUTLER. MO.—Street Fair. Oct. 10 to 13. CAIRO. MO.—Street rair. October. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.—Fair. Oct 16 to 20. HANNIBAL. MO.—Free Street Fair. Oct 3 to 7. N. H. Pindell. pres.: J. B. Price, manager ot amusements; J. T. Holmes, jr., scey. JACKSON, MO.—Fair. Oct 17. JOPLIN. MO-—Street Fair and Carnival. Oct 22 to 28. S. B. Nichcls. secy. KENNETT. MO.—Dunklin County Fair Asso- ciation. Oct 18 to 21. O. S. Harrison, pres.; R. H. Jones, secy. MEXICO. MO.—Street Fair. Oct 10 to 14. PLEASANT HILL, MO.—Street Fair. Oct. 1 to 7. 1899. A. C. Bell, secy.. Pleasant Hill. ST. LOUIS, MO.—Oct. 2 to 7. Jas. A. Mur- ray, secy. NEBRASKA ALMA. NEB.—Harlan County Fair. Oct. 4 to 6. H. S. Wetherell. pres.; D. A. McCulloch, treas.: C W. Stewart, secy. BROKEN BOW, NEB.—Custer County Agri- cultural Society. Oct 3 to 6. L. H. Jewett, pres.; J. A. Harris, treas.; E. R. Purcell, secy. ELWOOD, NBB.—Gosper County Fair Asso- ciation. Oct 4 to 7. E. Shallenberger, pres.; A. R. Pabrick. treas.; A. M. White, secy. OMAHA. NEB.—Nebraska State Fair. July 1 to Nov. 1. S. C. Bassett, Gibbon, pres.; Ed. Mclntyre, Seward, treas.; Robert W. Furnas, Brown vllle, secy. NEW JERSEY. NEWARK, N. J.—New Jersey State Agricul- tural Society. Oct 2 to 6. E. B. Gaddls, pres.; Wm. A. Clark, Elizabeth, treas.; R. T. Qulnn. secy. WAVERLY. N. J.—State Fair. Oct. 2 to 5. James Reilley, secy. BALLOONS BALLOONS Gas, Hochet or Whistling. WE HAVE ALL FRESH STOCK. Our Gas Balloons art made of the best French rubber in three colors, red, blue and gTeon, and [innate full size, warranted best quality 4-piece rubber. No. Per Gross a60. Assorted colors $ 3 75 a65. Assorted colors 4 00 1. White Rattan Switches 40 00. Fancy covered whips.. 1 50 No. 45. 55. OD. 58. 160. WHISTLING BALLOONS. Gross in Box. Per Gross Assorted colors_...S S OP Assorted colors.- 2 25 Assorted colors 2 75 MeGinty 3 25 Serpents 3 23 We also carry f uU lines of Walking Canes, Cheap Jewelry. Pocket Knives, Pickout Prizes. etc. and make up selected lots for $3,$10, $20 and up. Cataloj'ue mailed on application. COE, YOXOE As CO., 6th and St. Charles St., ST. X.OUIS, HO. IT WILL PAY YOUR RENT. Our Automate Musical Slot Picture Machines MAKE'LARGE INCOMES For Saloons. H»t«-l£. Pavilions. Drug Stores. Parks, Q»rden5, Etc. Send 2 stamps for 32 p. illustrated catalogue. AMERICAN AUTO. MACHINE CO.. 131 Uberty St , NEW YORK CITY. ff■■■» " .'HACA.M'CH-P wits rasTCs. W* snn ncs pu t out. *2 fop.1500, JI64JS NAllEB 01* „ CWCUMK OISTWBUTEB. j, WORK GUMAItTEEB. «J NOTICE To Fair Secretaries, Managers of Sum. met Resorts.picnics, carnivals. Fourth of July celebrations, political meetings and all outdoor en- tertain •itents, that we have twenty-six balloons" working the year round, ana employ only com- petent'lady and gen- tlemen aeronauts, and can furnish hif-h first- class balloon ascensions, with or wUhout the parachute descent, with trapeze performances and any other attraction and leature in con- nection with balloon ascensons. Always open time. Write for terms and circulars giving dif- erent features. Address all communications by wire or letter to BALDU/IN£CARROU/, Managers of Consolidated Balloon and Parachute Co. LYONS, /VUCH- Big Money for Cane Men. 100 Canes. 10 different styles-.. You can coin money selling my Canes and Umbrellas at all Fairs. Summer Resorts Beaches 40 per cent saved by buying direct from us. We get up an a^soilment especially for caneboards. $3 00 Lot E. 100 Canes, 10 different styles—«..-$8 00 „ 4 00 " F. " *' " " - " 9 00 5 00 " G. " ** ** ** " ».io 00 6 00 Consro Crooks. Silver Trimmed, the latest style for caneboar 1 trade, 5a 60 per doz ; Pure Silk. Umbrellas, Congo Silver Trimmed Crook Handle and Case, 45c each; Cane 'Rings, 30c per 100. JK3 a *Send for free Illustrated Catalogue. I. EISENSTEIN, 44 Ann Street. New York City CONFETTI, SERF* EN-TIN/*, PERFUME TUBES AND CARNIVAL NOVELTIES. AMERICAN CONFETTI CO., Sioux City. Ia. Q. NERVIONE, 66 N Franklin St., CHICAGO, ILL. <^Toy Manufacturer,^? Wholesaler of Rubber Toy BALLOONS. Finest Assortment of Fresh Rubber Goods Hydrogen Inflating Machines, Illuminating Gas Bellows. Whistliug Balloons. Whips. Novelties, etc. We solicit your correspondence. PRIZE MEDALS CUPS, PINS, TROPHIES, &C. Designs free on receipt of particulars JOHN HARRIOTT. 3 Winter Street. BOSf OS. MASS.