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strenuou3. The principal work is to safofjuard tlie visitors at tlie fair, to 

 supply them with iuformatioii and guidance, and in every way to look after 

 their comfort and welfare. This has been done to the satisfaction of the 

 commi.ssion and the puhlic. The force of the department for 1910' consist*'d 

 of a chief, and iussistant chief, a clerk, a justice of the peace, and a patrol 

 force of sixty day and eh'ven night men. There was a slight increase in the 

 force of day men over that of the previous year. The change in rules grant- 

 ing admission to the paddock and infield without extra charge largely in- 

 creased the numl>er of p<>ople in those sections of the grounds, and the number 

 crossing the race track during the races, necessitating additional ofTicers to 

 thoroughly guard t!ie danger points. 



Xo serious accidents occurred during the fair, the large crowds being well 

 handled and controlled. 



It is found that wlule the total attendance at the fair increased from 

 142.000 in 1907 to 100,000 in 1010. an increa.3e of 38 per cent., the expense 

 of the police department decreased from $3,124 in 1907 to $2,561 in 1910, a 

 decrease of IS per cent. 



Some additional changes in methods and safety appliances are now under 

 consideration, whioli will add still more to the eflectiveness of the depart- 

 ment, and the safety, comfort, and convenience of the visiting public. 



PASSENGER RATES 



Commissioner in Charge, A. E. Perren, Buffalo. 



Three and three-quarters cents per mile, one-way distance, for the round 

 trip, plus aamission fet of 50 cents, from points in yew York State and border 

 points in Pennsi/lcanio ; tickets including admission to the fair to be sold 

 and good going from New York City and points within 40 miles thereof, 

 September 10, 11, and 12, and from other points, September 10 to 17, in- 

 clusive; all tickets to be good returning to reach original starting point not 

 later than September 10. 



Two an<l one-half cents per mile, one way distance, for the round trip, plus 

 admiirsion lee of 50 cents, from points in Trunk Line territory tcithin 250 

 miles of Si/raoiise ; tickets including admission to the fair to be sold and good 

 going September 12 to 17, ihclusive, and returning to reach original starting 

 ])oint not later than the second day following date of sale. 



Two cents per mile, one-way distance, for the round trip, plus admission 

 fee of 50 cents, from points in Trunk Line Territorij irithin 150 miles of 

 iSyrocuse; tickets including admission to the fair to be sold and good going 

 Monday, September 12, and Saturday, September 17, and returning on date of 

 sale only. 



Tickets for children five years of age, and under twelve to be sold at one- 

 Jialf the adult fare, plus admission fee of 25 cents. 



Tickets sold at New York and points within 40 miles thereof to require 

 stamping by agent of terminal line at Syracuse before being valid for return 

 passage. 



Tickets without admission coupon to the fair to also be sold on the above 

 basis less the admission fee. 



Tickets, Syracuse to fair grounds and return, fifteen (15) cents. 



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