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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

DR. Craig, Of Kentucky, cousin of. ID.
Houston, Esq, is visiting our city. The doc
tor thinks this great country, but he can't
see how people live contentedly SO far away
from the Ohio river.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
LIFE ON THE THE OLD PLANTATION

LIFE ON The The OLD PLANIAlION.
What They Were, and What They Are.
The Affro-Amercan mission will give an
entertainment at the rink Friday and Satur-
day nights, Oct. 10th and 18th.
Part 1st will consist of jubilee. songs and
acts, showing the various superstitions, etc,
INDUCED in by the slaves of former years.
The opening scene, grand tableau, repre-
senting the landing of the twenty slaves at
jamestown. This, of itself, will be worth
the price of admission.
Part md opens with tableau called
"The year of jubilee" The Goddess of
Liberty will be represented, also various
other characters, conducted by Mrs. n. An
derson. d114-1t.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Mrs. Harding, of New Orleans. who ar
rived in this city on Friday evening. comes
for the purpose Of teaching vocal and instr'i-
mental music. for which purpose she will
occupy rooms in connection with Miss Hunt
and Miss jackson, in the Winch building
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The rains of Yesterday which came the
predictions of the weather bureau at Wash
ington to the contrary notwitbstandins,were
very welcome.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Part of our garment stock has arrived and
the balance we expect previous to Thursday,
Oct. 3D. During opening days we particu-
larry desire to have the ladies inspect these
goods, as we shall without doubt exhibit as
fine. if not the finest, line Of Cloaks ever
shown in this city.
Cuyr On Rama AK Horse
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Commercial tourists or in plain United
States, travelling statesmen, are. noticeably
more numerous than for several weeks. Ii
is sacrilege TO hazard an opinion as to what
this would indicate, but possibly trade is on
the increase in our city, or else our free
lunches are of superior merit
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Opening days, Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urdav. Oct I'd, Sd and 4th. You are invited.
CHICAGO BARGAIN House..
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The Neff theatre party are expected to ar
rive this morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

II was rumored in town this morning
tina; Dan Ainsworth of Newton, who went
of with the notorious Danford to start a
bank in Washington territory. and which
bank had promptly failed, had been hung
by a mob oiswindled depositors. We can't
understand how these people could be SO
green as to be picked up after J. NJ. Steele,
of this city, published a full history of Dan
ford's doinrs in Kansas.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

DIR. ID. L. b. Greenlee, of Clearwater, was
in town yesterday morning for the purpose
of meeting Mrs. Grcenlee, who has for the
past two months been visiting friends in
Illinois The doctor seemed unusually
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Prof. Fences Southwestern Normal Insti-
tu.e will be ready to open Monday evening.
October 9th, as we see by his circular, in
rooms five and six, Woodlands Block.
Many men and many ladies can avail them
selves of the instruction Of this school for n
very small sum comparatively and if it is So
thai they cam, attend in the day, they can
attend the night sessions. 1t will be arrang-
cd also that those who can't attend every
night can attend every ether night. or Civ
en- number of nights in each week. There
is n business course .and an ornamental
course. See circulars.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The great Oculist, is at the Occidental once
more. His success in curing the eyes with
his glasses is an established tact He is
well known all over the country as the
greatest of all opticians. He is able to
strengthen weak eyes in short time. This
he has proven to the satisfaction of all on his
former visit to Wichita. His stay will not
be very long, as he has engagements else
where All those that are using glasses
should not neglect calling on him and pro-
cure his glasses. He is endorsed by the best
people all over the country. His office
hours are from A. m. to p. IN. he makes
no charge for consultation. dll4-lt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

If YOU don't know what your eyes need
90 and consult Professor Samuels, he will
tell YOU. Consultation free.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
the ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION AND FAIR.
Via the Popular ST. Louis. r.. Scott and
Wichita Railroad.

Twill have on sale tickets for the eHposi-
ton and fair at the following rates:
From September ID to Sth, at Sl6.65 for
the round trip, limited to five days to re-
turn.
On September 18th, 18th, 18th. 22d, 18th,
10Th and October md, at $3.50 limited to
five days to return.
From October 4th TO 11th, inclusive, at
Sl3.65 for round trip, limited to October
18th.
From October 18th to 10th, inclusive, at
$3.50 for the round trip, good to return
five days after date of sale.
Now is the best chance ever offered to &C
to the great st. Louis exposition and fair
Come one and all and avail yourseles OF
this opportunity. A. n. JONES, Agent.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

You would be surprised to see the large
and elegant line Of frames and holdings
now carried by The Fair" consisting OF
gold leafs. bronzes, quilts, plishes, etc, NJ
prices that would astound you. They guar
an,ee the lsrges, aud best variety Of the
latest patterns and loves; prices west Of ham
sas City. Call and see that they mean bus
iness. Wholesale and retail.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
For Sale or Exchange for other Property, or
Sell on

One pair driving forses, one good single
horse. two ponies, one phaeton, top rug
gy. iir>t-c!a,-: one platform spring wagon
and one new farm wagon.
NJ. w. jerks,
Water street between Douglas avenue and
First street. cO-lm
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d1l3-Gt
IT'S GRAND.

Those elegant studies received at ''The
Fair" yesterday far surpass anything ever
shown in this city. Call and see whether
you wish to buy or not. You'll find the
Profs. willis & Combs" ready at all times
to show YOU through their immense store.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Seriously We would like to know what
such men-and they are wide-a-wake mcn-
ms II. G. Toler, Dave and Frank Dale, hos
Harris. Charley Walker and that class OF
Democrats. think of such mugwump farces
as that of Yesterday denomnated party
convention
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
THE FAIR

Call and see that their stock is new, COM
plete and full in all lines, and at prices that
will defy competition.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The writer spent few hours Of last Mon
day at the busy, busting, growing city of
Wichita. Great activity in building is seen
on every hand. Thank TO Hon. w. f. Stan
lev for a drive through the city.-Newton
Renublican
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Our Fall Stock Of Boots and Shoes was
never SO large and prices never 50 low as at
the Red Front Shoe Store. dlO3-tf.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

We have received u new supply Little
Joker Smoking Tobacco.
64-GO WICHITA WHOLESALE GROCER Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Robert Mcfarland and A. j. Stanley were
up yesterday morning witha scheme to carry
New Jersey for the Republicans. The new
idea is bound TO work, and they were hunt
ing a fourteen inch ear of corn with which
to inauguratc the movement
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Try that Saur Kraut at Husey Il kron-
erts.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Hacker Il Jackson will sell Pennsylvania
and Colorado anthracite coal as cheap as
any other company in the city dare sell it.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A Bargain. Salt $40 per barrel at K
b. Kerr's, Hess old stand. d-lO9-6t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Go and see Professor Samues if your eyes
need treatment.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Our cards of invitation are being distrlb-
utcd. You will receive one and we hope
YOU will attend, either during the day or
evening. HULL Bros.'
d. Cl;nu.ru Rnr.rnin Hnusn
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The business streets of this city seldom
present more lively appearance than yes
terday, still the merchants report that the
business of the day was nothing to brag of.
Not only were the streets filled with traffic
but the sidewalks for nearly the entire day
were crowded with people.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Professor Sumuels the optician has rooms
at the Occidental.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Fine suburban property for sale by
dill Whit CALDWELL u STRONG.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
Now Ready.

Gossard's addition on North Lawrence av-
dI11-1t
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PROF. SAMuElS

Husey & Kronert have just received few
barrels Of Saur Kraut.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

School children will call at the Postoffice
Bool, Store for Raub's grammar, and if they
have any of Clark's old grammars, bring
them with you for exchange. This is the
only place where the old grammars are on
exchange. d95-tf
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W HEN {.
THE LATESI
SOLID FACTS.

4 book on all chronic and local diseases Of
males and females free swentIsti pouEisss,
Wichits kaneas. iis-i
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28
Acre Lots.

Go to Pollock Il Pearce for fresh Timothy
seed. dll2-ot
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

The Beacon delivers itself Of nigh onto"
n column of solid mnion on the EAGLE and
the postoffice We haven't had time TO read
ii hut the clerks at the postoflice say it is a
tissue Of misrepresentation. But what the
odds so the outfit is relieved of its bile.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Near sighted, for sighted, weak, no differ
ence what, Professor Samuels can remedy
the evil. dllo-ti
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

ran UpcnIny next Week.
CHICAGO BARGAIN House.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Husev Il kronert have some of the best
Saur kraut that was ever in this market.
Try it.. dll4-5t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-28

Fall opening of Millinery, Thursday next
CHIcAGo BARGAIN HOUSE.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-29

NEW GOLD FIELD FoUND.-A Poplar river Mon
tanal special says: IA report comes well authentt-
Gated, that gold has been found in large quantities.
In quartz and nuggets, In the Little Rockies, near
Rocky Point, from where lumber is being hauled TO
build slu1ce boxes Nuggets OF the value OF g 50
are numerous Patnstaking men take $50 day.
Being on an Indian reservation, an effort will be
dux OF miners Is expected, and intense excitement
prevails Lon Dusky and Louis Meyers, alias Dutch
Louis. formerly buffalo hunters and residents OF
Vaudeville are the discoveries OF the gold. They
have secretly worked the mine for some time hav-
ing taken out gold TO the value OF 1900. IL is
thought that the troops will be ordered there 70
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DIED.
BEANIE On Wednesday, August 27th 1884 &C $50

BEANIE. On Wednesday. August 27th 1884 &C $50
Funeral will take place sunday august 3lst 1t IN.
from his late residence, No l59 18th street southeast
tend e
LEE o. ATqt 2h s q. r :ss5'
Lev as one Year 10 an U - IS sv s anu o
Funeral at i o'clock saturday, the 30th. ut No. l98
Maryland avenue southwest
LEONBERGER ON Thursday. August Is 1854. 1t 10
a. N. HENRY LEoNBEkGER. aged % years, months
May he rest in PEACE
Funeral viii take PLACE from late resdence No 2S
Friends aud relatives are invited 20 attend.
LOCKWOOD. ON Thursday, August 2Sth, 1884, at 3
p In-, JOHN LOCKWOOD. IN the 18th year Of his aga
northwest.
LUCAs. On August %. 1884, at s 80 O. NJ. Mrx
MlLLf LUCAS. IL the ole hundred and sixth year Of
Funeral will take place from Firt Baptist church.
West Washington u. c. GA Sunday, August 3lst,
pm
o,DAY. On Thursday. August 2sth 1854, Mrs.
BRiDGETO'DAf. beloved wife OF THOMAS o'DAf.
lhe friends IF the nznly are respectfully invited to
street northwest on saturday August soth. 1894 At
9oelock Mass at $50 O'Clock sharp &C b. Stephens
church e
1884 Mrs. ELIZABETH Il PEsH all relict of the late
Shales Peshn esq and daughter Of the late Dr. Myles
Funeral on sunday. the 9lst instant. OF m. from
N ia ~ Str 81 hr orh Ma1r 81 pnnks
resesfuliy t Invited to sttend e Oh Tue iA' 70
sCHULTz On Wednesday. August 9th, 1884 1t
Friends q the family ar invited to attend the funeral.
urday Soth instant at $50 II Services at st. Peters
church. e
SMITH. On Thursday August 2sth 1894 Mn
hEBEcCA A. SMITH, III the seventy-fourth year OF
Funeral WIN take place Saturday. August soth At
northwest Friends are invited TO attend
, MATkiSs rs, On Thursday, AUGUST o. lssi RUTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-29

Two BRUTEs SENTENCED 10 LoHa TERNs-At
York, Pa, Harry ngenfriZ and Charles Munds
were tried yesterday and convicted for the assault
upon Miss kunedinst at GlatIelters' station a
few weeks ago They both plead guilty, where
TWO years In the Eastern penitentiary and the
latter 70 twenty-one years. The sentence gives
great satisfaction I'm York
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Our Trade with China.

THE WAR CONDUCTING TO THE INCREASE OF ANERIcAN
eoAAERcE-cH1NEsR VESSELS UNDER THE AMER
ICAN FLAG.
The Franco-Chinese war Is being discussed 10
commercial circles. and it Is the general impression
that 1t Will have great effect upon American CON-
merce. government official, in a position TO 70
ceive accurate Information the subject gives II
as his opinion that the war will result greatly to
the commercial advantage OF America Latest
Information indicates that the Chinese eoasting
vessels Of which there is large eet will be trans
erred under ships letters and sailed under the
american flag. In the fifteen treaty ports OF China
there are about 300 foreign business firms and
quite large number OF foreign residents, among
them many Americans The foreign export and
import trade OF the treaty ports for January, 1883,
amounted to $4,000 COO or L. 600 600 TONS OF which
20 per cent OF the coasting trade is held by the
Chinese Besides this the English, since 1882 have
lost about Al per cent OF their trade III cotton goods
with China, all Of which has come to American
merchants IL is believed. also, that most OF the
French and Chinese trade during the war will come
to America and the latest reports show that the
Chinese have made large contracts with American
manufacturers.
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NPWa RYtefa.

fhirty-fve thousand people attended the tn
teriay.
Mgr capel is lecturing in Milwaukee and Other
cities OF the northwest
The Crane iron company, OF Catasauqua, Pa,
aiIouhce REDUCTION or ten per cent In the wages
Oh Inelr employees, 10 take effect September l.
Inc s0fatory of the Rensselaer, Polytechnic
ilseitute. ~ IruS, " " was burned, together with
its contents, yesterday. The loss is heavy.
Inc OH 10 provide 3 new registration In Fairfax
county has passed the Legislature and been signed
by the governor.
Harry Wilkes won the $1,000 trotting race a
snarVer OAK, Conn, winning three heats out ol
Tour. hing Almont had second place
JACOB Ialamo, Young Hebrew peddler OF THUS
vie, was attacked by two masked men and cruelty
beaten and ronsi OF So. al the money he hnA
Ills assaiants were captured
a posse OF men caught man named Franklin,
VINO had robbed Joe Davis. at Glennary Tenn q
slVn The POSSE shot Franklin dead, and placed
ribly manged.
The National Law and order league is holding tn
annual meeting In Chicago The Organization now
conSlstsof 500 local leagues with total mem Der.
ship or 60.ooa
Victor A. Sartori Son. marble importers OF PIN.
adelphia. have made an assignment.
Inc conspiracy case Of Emil Francois against
Gov Ireland OF Texas, and the pcnitentiary SUPER
ntendent OF that state. has been Dismissed by the
United states authorities.
In a collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-.
road, near Richmond, Va, last night, Conductor I.
X. Mote was Killed
IL Is stated that OF the trunk lines has begun
cutting rates between Chicago and Philadelphia.
selling tickets from one city 10 the other at el2
ID = blooiner, q commercial traveller for New
York house. was found murdered In his bed In O
minneapolis hotel Yesterday morning.
Mr.. Lewis H. Frayser, OF Richmond, Va, died
Wednesday evening. lie was a represents alive o{
the city In the general assembly for several ternA
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We VIVA PENSsY1y.SIA ROUTE

IL PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
SHE'LL k4tk tSyc9 l4Iy fs4a iasi
Trains leave WASHINGTON. from station. corner OF 9th
For Pittsburx and the west Chicago Limited Express
paas sssPn Ssrs at 40 da w fas Le
ing Cars from HARRISBURG to Sinei1lati and ID tei
Win sisepins t Car ALTOONA q Cheese western ES
press 7-46p daily. with Palace Cars tG Pit;sburg
ItifburE 70 Chicago 40 Mai na LIpFsps s. 10 @ m daily
BAITiM O ASD POTOMAC RAILROAD.
loto.P m daily; except saturday. with Palace Cars
to EGen is ra1 eSlEE
Tyr Wnliamsport- Lock Haven ana Ellfra. at 40
lor New York and The. Fast. us. $40 and 100 a
m, 10 400. 1000 ana ii IS 2 IN On Sunday, 4 90
Parior Cars. . 40 a m daily. except Sunday
Tor Boston without change, 10 p In every weekday
For Brookyn, g. all through trains connect at Jer
sey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex. a,oring iii
rect transfer to fulton street. avoiding double ferriae
across NtT 19rk city 90 400 =,
1000 and IL Is On Sunday. 100. Goo 1910 and
Ills p. Limited Express, $40 daily, except
For baltimore. 63s. lis. $50. 30 100 "a 1905.
2IO, 400. AS. $50 6-OO 40. 1000 and IL 10 D. III.
ON sunday 94O 1loo IN. 400. coo, 74O. 1000 and
For FoPe's Greek Line. 6a5 and 40 p. daily.
For Annap9lis 6a5 H.. 1905 and 40 p. daily,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
ROAD
Fer Alexandria 63O 200 925, Il % and ii S5 a. H.
20S. AIS. 500 {. %. SU5 and 1l55 y. On Sunday
$50. 925. llGo a % y.
Fcr Rchpsnd ard tie South. and IL % 4 m daily,
and 500 p daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington. o. 80 IO0o
s0Us. N; loo. sos. 3 g. $40 705 and 10 40 y. III.
and L. ~ midnight Except Monday. On Sunday at
$50 and III 10 a IL sOo md lusiO IL, and l. IL
night
Tickets and information at the Office northeast
CT 18Th street aI Peliusy avenue and at the sta
ton. wherv orders left the cyC
EaNe to destination from hotels and RESIDENCES.
CIiAS T. FUGH. J. K WOOD
General Manager General Passenger Agent
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS EVENING

lIIOADINCI AND MUZZLE LOADING SHOT.
Guns. IIsHlNG. TACKLE kItI 4 REE ON
P0CkETBo0Ks, yI9IiNs TOYS, o BAse ~ PALS III
BPUSHES AND COMBS. JEWELRY TOILET
SITS. OPTICAL GOODS. WATCH GHAINs' AMI
10000 USEFUL HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. ~,
BY direction OF the owner, To change business Will
sell on the premises. all the above Stock OF j. y
O9IEARA Co, I341 Pennsy iyaIla avenue northwest
sale commences FRIDAY, JUNE TWENTIETH. 81
SEVEN 7. NJ aid every evening thereafter al same
hour until further notice.
DEALERS ARE SPECIALLY INVITED, az many
goods will be sold in original packages Great bargains
may he expected every night. FOLEY, Auctioneer.
y B-1he Fixtures viii not be sold at the termln-
alton of sale, the store will be occupied by j.. U.
OMEARA & CO.. Manufacturers Of ROYAL GLUE"
je19
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REPUBLICAN MANAGERS DISGCSTED AT THE PROSPECT
OF LoSiNG ALL THEIR POWER IN VIRGINIA.
the republican managers are very much con
cerned about the condition OF affairs In Virginia
Mahenes curious attitude towards the straightou,
Republicans, and his imperious arrogation OF al
power TO himself, not only practically assures the
electoral vote OF the state to the democrats. ou,
endangers several congressional districts which
Mouiu Otherwise so republican Not satisfied with
uNIs the straightoutS from their own party organ
fkatlon, he has, by his mperousness disguised bis
own followers He has refused to allow the real
IepuDucanS or the state the least representation IN
the political organization, and has nominated foI
congress twelve OF his own men, who have all bsep
democrats, and most OF them eXconfederateS, thus
causing disruption OF the party and loss Of nearly
an republican influence in the state. The repub-
Ican managers who have assisted him and gave
MN control OF the situation bysnubbingthe straight
outs ana recognizing only his delegates at Chicago
are disgusted with the outcome. and have very
little hopes for the state. Neither Cameron nor
Rlddieberger Will have anything more to DO with
the little boss and even John s. Wise Is disheart-
ened: Cameron has offered to bet two TO one that
II Mahonite Is nominated at Norfolk he viii be
defeated -
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Ocean Grove Camp Meeting.


OCEAN GROVE, n. j., August 29.-The several
this being the last day of the great camp meeting
mere. The closing service opened at'the auditorium
at O'Clock aud lasted till noOn The vast Iruc-
Ce was crowded to its utmost capacity, and nearly
5000 persons stood outside and listened to the sing
Ing and the few words they were able to catch now
ana then. Nearly 100 clergymen were seated on
the platform. Rev. DR. Z. II. stokes, the president
OF the Ocean Grove camp meeting, presided at the
love iesst, where several hundred persons atested
Their falth IN God. The closing service was the
celebration OF the Lords Supper. The altar was
crowded for over two hours by those who partook.
1t was very impressive meeting. and, although it
began to rain heavily, those who stood the edge
OF the crowd outside held their ground until DR..
stokes announced the close OF the meeting.
Ihe last ceremony was the formation of long
lines OF individuals, who passed up to the preach
erS stand and shook hands with DR.. Stokes and his
fellow ministers, singing hymns as they marched.
Ihus closed one OF the most remarkable religious
gatherings ever seen in this country.