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mittee that if the two fairs worked together it would work to 

 the mutual benefit of both. Mr. Randall read a letter from 

 parties in Montana regarding a twenty mile relay race by lady 

 riders. It was agreed by the Committee that in case Mr. Rand- 

 dall could arrange for this race for both fairs that a contract, 

 which would not exceed $2,000 should be made. 



J. C. Simpson, 



Secretary. 



Executive Committee Meeting. March 3, 1905. 



Committee met with all members present. A visit was made 

 to the Fair Grounds for the purpose of looking over the improve- 

 ments which had been contemplated for the year. 



The Secretary and Superintendent of Grounds were instructed 

 to change the entrance to the quarter-stretch, as per arrange- 

 ment by the Committee this day. Also to make improvements 

 in the grand stand by removing the first row of seats in the west 

 stand and arranging the entrance for the purpose of installing 

 turnstiles. 



The Secretary and Superintendent of Grounds were also 

 instructed to have an 84 inch woven wire fence, similar to the 

 fence erected the previous year, erected as follows : From the 

 corner south of the old dairy building to a line south and west 

 of the entrance at Rock Island Avenue, and from the north 

 entrance of Grand Avenue to the northwest corner of the 

 grounds. They were also instructed to purchase all material 

 and employ all labor necessary to^ carry on the work 

 outlined by the Committee. 



Secretary authorized to issue warrants in payment of pay roll 

 when same was O. K'd by the Superintendent of Grounds. Also 

 to issue warrants in payment of Freight bills or any other bills 

 requiring immediate payment. 



