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Il - i Christmas over and the PENNA. AVE.
12ll great fight for trade begins. We PENNA. AVE.
1211 are not IN this fight comfy PENNA. AVE.
12ll fighting we have Is the fight PENNA. AVE.
1211 of the customers to be waited PENNA AVE
1911 You will ask why should PENNA. AVE
1911 they fight? Below we show PENNA. AVE.
1911 why and what they are fight PENNA. AVE.
12l1 Ing for. The greatest fight is for PENNA AV -
12l1 the Collars we are selling for PENNA. AVE.
121l lOc- each sod elsewhere for PENNA. AVE
1911 15c.; and the Cuff, " hich PENNA. AVE.
1911 sell for xOc., sold elsewhere for PENNA AVE
1911 35c. per pair They fight for PENNA. AVE
1911 the Boys Collars sell for PENNA AVE.
1911 &C., which sell elsewhere for PENNA AVE.
1911 l5c. For the Scarfs we sell for PENNA. AVE
12l1 4Oc-; sold elsewhere for 75c. PENNA. AVE
121l and 81. For the Merino Half PENNA. AVE.
1911 Hose we sell al 4Uc.; sold else PENNA. AVE.
12l1 where for IS and 75c Forthe PENNA. AVE.
1911 Underwear sell at prices PENNA. AVE
1911 below cost Of manufacture. PENNA. AVE
1911 For the all-nen Handker- PENNA. AVE.
12l1 chiefs (fast colors) we sell for PENNA.AVE
121l DOC; sold elsewhere for IS PENNA. AVE
1911 and 5Oc- and T. r every article PENNA. AVE
1911 In large stock of Gents PENNA. AVE
12l1 Furnishings, which PENNA. AVE
I'LL selling OF at cost Special PENNA. AVE
Ill large lot Of Mems Handker- PENNA. AVE.
1911 chiefs at Sc each. reduced from PENNA. AVE
1911 LOG PENNA.AvE
DUBREUJL q CO..
d2s6t 12ll Psnna ave NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
The Head In q Box,

The head reported as having been found fn .
box at Wilmington, DEL, turns out TO have been
found at Williamsport, Pa, and not Whining
ton. mistake was made In the reports made
to the police here. The Pennsylvania railroad
furnished description OF Hayiland, the miss.
ing Montgomery county miller, and as they
have made no further report OF the case to the
authorities here IL is presumed that the head
proved TO be. as was at first supposed, portion
OF q subject sent to q medical student.
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day. Among the members We're Gen. John q.
Walker, Gen. VIM. Brinde, Capt. Isaac r. Dill
Ter, Capt A. T. Palmer, Major A. j. Dorm, Capt.
John s Garland, Col c. Z. Smith, Gen. George
H. Geddings, James Van Shields, Gen. j. +. Fa-
gan, Capt. j. B: Merritt, Col VIM. b. Johns, w.
]. Gary, Daniel Smith. Joshua Clark. Col J. A;
Wetter, ]. l. Garrett, Edward Campbell, John
II. Thompson, Col. George 8. Fisher, John t.
Lynch, VIM. Willis, Newell Guild, j. Thomas
Turner and some twelve or fifteen others whose
names were not registered,
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SPECIAL, NOTICES

I&~ THE NATIONAL BANK OF THE RE-
80 PUBLIC, OF WASHINGTON,
Inc annual meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank
VIII pc held on TUESDAY, January 18TH between l
year. CHAS S IRA iIIE,Y
d3OJa12 Cashier.
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detectives who Investigated the matter were
furnished description OF Hayiland, the miss.
have made no further REPORT OF The case to the
authorities here IL is presumed that the head
proved TO be; as was at first supposed, portion
OF a subject sent to q medical student
An Aged BaItimorean's Death.
SUPPOSED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM INJURIES
RECEIVED By BEING RUN OVER IN THIS
CITY.
On the 18th of last month, as Mr. George
August Steible, of Baltimore, who had been on
q visit to a relative here, Mrs. Alshwee corner
OF and 10Th streets, was on the Avenue leav-
ing bobtail car. he was struck by the horses in
the carriage Of Mr.. Chas. Payson and knocked
down, and the wheels passed over his chest. He
was taken TO his sons residence, No. 325 Penn.
sylvania avenue southeast. and it was found
that he had received q severe cash
on the head and bruises about the body.
He died yesterday, and 1t is thought
received. The coroner impanelled q jury OF
inqnest1Messrs George E; Hardin, Clement 3.
smeyeE and Mcsss, and
adjourned thence TO the nth precinct station
house tomorrow at IL O'Clock. DIR. Hartigan
death was caused by q compression OF the brain
fracture Of the skull.
. Inc deceased was nearly Si 30 years o. age
dening He had resided IN this country for
about forty years, most of the time with one OF
In Baltimore, and was In the habit OF visiting
his son here at times, remaining q month or
two He came here on his present visit about
Zurhorst TO Baltimore this afternoon. Mr.. Pay
sons driver, Hugh Healy, was arrested shortly
after the occurrence, and u held under bondas
by the Police Court
Mr.. Gregory Happier. one OF the oldest German
dence, 62e New York avenue. q heart disease
ans sa but IS: s about
the year 1646 and engaged In the boot and
s sss US death &s ,,,s p re
many friends here. BE was 9 member Of 81.
whence the funeral viii take place on Monday
morning at nine o'clock. BE was member OF
m se o III ssd
70 mourn his loss.
thesters have formed . society for social and
Washington Thsatricsi Mechanic.' associasion.
Jones' vice prss ee s;' Aug fe oSar
and w. F. Mullen, financial secretary. The ob.
ject OF this association is the care Of is menu
buria! besides bringing them closer together
socially.
SEALING THE NEW YORK suD-rREAsuRY.-
Cashier Whitney, Of the Treasury department,
arrived In New York city yesterday, ~ the rep
sub-treasury vaults at the close Of business.
THIS was done last evening. Two seals, tho
tached 70 the doors OF the six vaults in which
the moneys are stored. Treasurer Jordan will
tomorrow take charge Of the sub-treasury until
clerks from this city Will 90 over the books OF
the Assistant Treasurer. The money I'm tire
vaults. esS. 0oo00 in ell, Win also be counted.
THE President CoNrRIsUru.- President
Cleveland contributed 800 to the Grant monu-
nying the contribution u the hope that The
association will succeed In tts oaject.
Services were held IN the Casholie churches
this morning In celebration q the SsStivsl al
The CircumciStQn.
The average tsmpsrature In Washinstun last
month was 37.4-6eEreoe-h1ghor thn6 a any
year since 1851 49, - tempegatuO ~
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E Nh 5azrs GkAs ,s5 & Il f 81 a.w FRENCH
ESTABLISHED 1885,
be has returned from Europe aud is prepared to
furnish, before, Dinner parties. Recept1ons Wed
dinss and Luncheons IN the best manner also soups
every description and single dishes at the shortest
Gotce Fan hs YIN psase s9ssn him
give all the attentions required TO his customers
Orders are now received at his old estabiishment
year So many calls for Boned TSrfey WHICH
Telephone Cali $40. dls-2ws
tC~ FITCH: FOX, fox 4 BROWN: ' 4''"A'
% tSep assa t 8. K Yrsssasy sye
An properties placed in our hands for sale are In
serted d. vi bout charge in our "Real Estats Ad-
Special attention given to the management. Of %.
Also 10 the renting vi houses and COLLECTION Vi rents
at moderate rates without charge for paying taxes,
personal attention is given. dlU-Im
0@s "LUh BIER"
CASH DISCOUNT FOR 80 DAYS
Hardwoods 10 per cent Off market prices
Sersa foSs ~ Il, pe9 cent on market price
Xlrginia Ios,s 40 per cent of market prices
IL IT, eli ese
White line shelving 2 per cent OF market pr.ceA
I..S Shnc S1sms per Gent OH market prices.
prices. - ---
having made arrangements for all my mill work, In
Guiding Sash. ..oors, Blinds, Mouldings and Tim.
nngs, l am prepared To give you figures on all wood
material required In building. and will estimate the
building
hoping ~ share part OF your ORDERS viii endeavor
" piease you IN quality and promptnesR
WIN. r MCLEAN.
do lsstn ana s.feesA
TE~ DR. z T. Sewers HAS REMOVED no
lI~IA 1890 New York aveh Ne, two doors east OF
has TURNER resadencs. d7-1ms
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HAD w GODS

iAArS YEARS TO ACCUMULATE A
'<Y. PRIME. SELECT STOCK OF H.pn
Jus Such AS WE WILL PRESENT FOR
JANUARY 1sr. Issa 1T TAKES FOUR
EARS FOR SUCH LUMBER TO SEA-
Wy ASDrHES WE HAVE TO SEARCH FROM
fo cAFIFoRNIA TO FIND THE
aoicEsT GRADES
hA'E BEEN QUIETLY AT WORK SINCE
A. A'e0 AoLATING SUCH LUMBER. AND
RY Isl. 1885, WILL OFFER STOCK
'hE MOST SELECT HARD WOODS IN
sAsHISGToN.
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CASH DISCOUNT FOR 80 DAYS

rs DR. q r Sewers HAS REMOVED 10
l|-@A 1870 New York aveh Ne. two doors east oil
his turner residence. d2-1me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01

All the army and navy officers were In their
full dress unifOrms.
senator Sherman wa. accompanied to the
White House by Miss Parsons, Of Cleveland,
who was looking very handsome.
The speaker and Mrs. Carlisle called to pay
their respects to the President, the first time
they have been there on New Year day, except
when Mrs. Carlisle received two years ego with
Justice Blatchford was accompanied by his
wife and her cousin. Mrs. Cummins, who was so
much liked when here last winter. Mrs.
Biatchford wore dark blue brocaded velvet
All the pasiors except the East room were
crystal chandeliers. which were festooned with
eariands of smilax. When the diplomats.
Supreme Court, Senators, and other officials
assembled in the East room the effect was
superb. The sun shone brightly through the
seen through them added no little to the en-
chanting scene. Gr,ups Of happy people were
seen engaged In social chat. There was Captain
de Ia Chere In the French navy uniform, with
Of his helmet. The foreign ministers were
sociable with our public men.
II Is believed that every member Of the press
had good reason to be satisfied with the
also to pay their respects to the President and
the ladies with him.
The President expressed himself in advance,
when consulting with Col. Wilson about the ar.
rangements tor to-day, - DESTROYS that all known
expected to d6sCribe the New Year reception,
should be COurte0uely treated and given every
facility possible for observation. Perfect order
was maintained throughout and the perfect
weather seemed 70 put every one Into good
The Mexican veterans who called ON the
President were headed By Gen. James Cakes,
presadent pro tenn. and Secretary a. n. Kenar
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Services were held In the Casholic churches
this morning In celebration q The festival oi
the Circumciston. !
The average tsmpsrature In Washiuxtou last
month was 37.41eEreoe-highor tha6 a any
year since 1851 49, - tempoGntuE0 ~
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TTs WE EXTEND OUR COMPLIMENTS
49, and be- TO announce that we have built at
1920 NJ st. W..
LARGE AND COMMODIOUs STABLES:
where our facilities for Boarding Horses and furnish
elegant Carriages ana Vehicles Of all descriptions Ut
reasonable Rates, cannot be surpassed.
We maze specially in fur khing
CARRIAGES AND COUPkS FUR WEDDINGS
RECEPTION, BALL AND THEATER PARTIES
WOOD bkOTHERS
Telephone Call 4724 di6-Im
TfS YOU WILL FIND 1T ECONOMY TO
- have Weather strips to your Doors and
Windows.
w. furnish and apply it promptly.
GEO. w. CORBETT,
BIS 9Th street NV.
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VIM II. RICH.
1T MARKET SPACE
ONE PRICE TO ALL

PIcKw1cx CLuB WHlsKY.
Bottled bs the Pr0prietors,
Can be hal - Dr nsgssts Grocers II not on hand ask
nal sAiTLER q CO.. Distiilsrs Baltimore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
Educational Notes.

Messrs. Rhodes E. R. Nelson, James
Templeton, Hugh Horny, j. l.. Bumgard-
ner, and R. Y. c. Fauntleroy of Staun-
ton, and A. A. Sproul. Ballard Smith,
Craig Patterson, and J. S. Callson of Au-
gusta, left for Washington & Lee Univer-
sity this week.
Miss Ann Magill Fauntleroy left this
week for Winchester. where she takes the
position of teacher Of calisthenlcs; elocu-
ton and drawing in the Episcopal Female
Institute.
Mr.. E. S. Sublett left this week for
Winchester, to take charge of the Depart
ment Of Languages in the Shenandoah
Valley Academy, of which Prof. G. L. G..
Minor is Principal. Mr.. Sublett is an &C.
complished graduate Of the University of
Virginia.
Miss Lucy Kinney left this week for
Woodstock, where she takes a position of
teacher.
The disting uished scholars of the Staun
ton Public Schools who were awarded COL
legiate scholarships for proficiency in their
studies, are distributed as follows:E
Wesleyan Observation-Disclosures Matte III.
Brown, Ella Blackburn and X. Rutche-
son; AUGUSTA SeYainary-Misses Young,
Minnie Bickle and Lizzie Hanger, and
Virginia Observation-Disclosures M. Echard, Nj.
Pritchard and l.. Fletcher.
County Superintendent Roller makes
some important announcements to teach
ers in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
Important Decision of the Court OF
Appeals.
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
CANNOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT

COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
CANNOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT
FOR CAUSE.
The Court of Appeals, Judge Faunsle--
roy delivering the opinion, yesterday de-
oided the act of the legislature putting in
new County superintendent of schools
with their terms commencing the LIST OF
last July, 1886, to be unconstitutional.
The case was that of A. G. Pendleton,
County Superintendent of Smythe county
who had been supplanted under the act OF
the legislature by D. G. Miller. and who
asked for peremptory mandamus rein
stating him. The court ordered the
mandamus on the ground that
county superintendents are constitu-
tional officers, and cannot be re-
moved except "for cause" las provided in
Sec. 2 Article 9Th of the Constitution) I'M
til their terms expire. Under this decision
the following gentlemen are Superinten-
dents of schools in the counties named of
this vicinity and will hold their offices un-
til the date of expiration of their terms:
H. S. Roller, Augusta, till July 1, 1887;
A. P. Funkhouser, Rockingham, July l.,
1887; S. s. Ryder, Bath, June 81, 1883; o.
P. Chew, Highland, Nov. II, 1889. There
are only twenty mine other counties in the
State affected by the decision, the terms
of the majority of Superintendent having
expired previous to July 1, 1856.
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Brevitles.

Mr.. Rapp of Stanton, had his pocket
book snatched from his hand in Lexing-
ton court-day by colored man who
got away. It contained SIS.
The StauDton Light Guard (colored)
visited Winchester last week. The Times
says they were quartered in the barracks
of the Winchester Light Infantry, and
adds: Their demeanor was excellent, and
they returned much gratihed by their Wis
it,
The white Sulphur Springs train on
the q. & 0. road has been discontinued,
so there is no train now going East from
Stanton at O'Clock at night. nor going
West at O'Clock A. NJ.
The Lawn Festival !giyen by the ladies
of the Second Presbyterian church, in the
Kalorama yard Wednesday night. realized
$50, notwithstanding the threatening
weather, which kept away large attend
ance.
Gov. Lee on Wednesday pardoned Jas.
Hurley, sentenced in June to six months
Imprisonment in the Stanton Jail, for as
saulting Mr.. Hawkins at the Crimora
mines.
The barn of John S. Kerr, near New
Hope, was burned Wednesday at IL A M,
with 100 bushels of wheat and other con-
tents-loss $3.50.
Swecker & Weaver, of Rockingham, have
been given the contract for timing the
roof OF the new barn at the W. L. Asylum
at lawn party held at New Hope for
the benefit of the Laurel Hill Union band,
S75 was realized. The cakes to the two
prettiest girls on the ground, were voted
to Miss Bette Kerr and Miss Annie Ny
ers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
Visiting Members Of the Bar Attending
the Court of Appeals.

S.O RRSssAos
Among the members of the bar from
abroad in attendance on the Court of APP
peals, this week. were-S. v. Southall, r.
T..W. Duke. ST., R. T. W. Duke, Jr., and
Jno. q. Davis, of Charlottesville; R. S.
Parks of Page; J. T. Coleman of Nelson;
E. S. Brown. r. G. H. Kean, G. M. Black
ford, and J. II. Lewis, of Lynchburg; S.
Ferguson Beach, Charles E. Stuart, and
Koskiusco Kemper, of Alexandria; Ed
mund Pendleton and John Randolph
Tucker of Rockbridgs; &. W. Berlin, Jacob
P. Efinger, and W. B. Compton. of Har-
risonburg; T. Y. Menefee of Rappahan-
mock, Marshall Mccormick, S. J. c.
Moore and A. Moore, Jr., of Clarke: II.
e. Allen and M. l.. Walton, of Shenan-
doah; A. K. Pendleton. of Winchester,
and Judge Joseph Christian and
Judge W. W. Crump Of Richmond.
Judge Crump is the counsel for Cluve-
RUS. Judge Christian, formerly of the
Court of Appeals, is the same Judge who
tried Jeter Phillips, for the, murder of his
wife, a case in many respects very similar
to that of Cluverius.
While addressing the Court, Tuesday,
Mr.. j. p. Efinger Of Harrisonburg, was
slightly paralyzed and had to discontinue
his address. His physicians think 1t not
serious attack.
Judges Fauntleroy and Lacy, of the
court, are stopping at the Virginia Hotel,
and Judges Hinton, Richardson, and
Lewis, at the Hale House.
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A Piece Direct from the Sod.

A curiosity, especially interesting to our
Irish citizens, in the shape OF piece VI
peat and some potatoes. was brought from
Ireland by Mr.. John Hassett, who has
lust returned from visit there. Mr.. Has
set. though laboring man, has made more
pleasure trips to Europe than any other
citizen of Staunton. He has been four
times. an expects to go again. He Is
steady worker when he can find employ
ment, and thrifty man. On being ques-
toned how he accomplished the trip SO
cheaply, he said he bought return steer
age ticket for $40 The steerage be says
used to be bad in the old times OF sailing
ships when he first came over. because 1t
was so small and close, but now with the
big steamers there is plenty Of room and
the fare is not bad. He goes by steamer,
and after landing makes his way to Linn
rick, near which town is the point he Wis
it's. It is pleasant and healthy way OF
taking holiday he says, and seeing the
green soil again is great pleasure. lie
goes by the Inman line.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
Election of Officers.

Augusta Fire Company has elected the
following officers: Captain, S. H. Coin;
I'd Commander, Micheal Hounihan; LIST
Pipeman. John Hounihan; I'd Pipeman.
Geo. J. johnson; 3rd Pipeman. F. W.
Protein; 4th Pipeman, John Holleran; 1st
Hose Director, John Teabo; I'd Hose DE
rector, D. Croghan; Secretary, Charles
Burschell; Treasurer, Tom Mahony; Lii
brarian, Selig Cohen; Asst. Librarian, J. G.
Scheffer.
The Hook and Ladder company has cleo
ted the following officers: N. l.. Wehn,
1st Commander; Charles n. Rhodes. End
Commander; Geo. Harlan. Jr., Secretary;
and M. n. Bradley, Treasurer.
Newtown Hose Company has elected
the following officers: 1st Commander,
Frank Smith; I'd Commander. John L.
Hughes; LIST Pipeman, Edward Murray;
I'd Pipeman. R. P. Smith; 3rd Pipeman,
VIM. H. Alexander; 4th Pipeman, David
Nellegan; LIST Hose Director, John G. Fret
well; I'd Hose Director, A. M CARRIER;
Secretary, James Leach; Asst. Secretary,
VIM. Bryant; Treasurer, o. E. Smith;
Police, Addison Gregory and Geo. Harry
Steinbuck.
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The D. D. & B. Institution.

The "Goodson Gazette" the readable
little "organ" of the Institution is again
welcome visitor. the session having
commenced. 1t says that on the third
day ninety-odd pupils answered to roll
call. a larger number than ever put in so
early an appearan before. During the
vacation, the Music Hall. the school
rooms beneath it, and the front porches
of the wings have been re-foored, arches
built at the ends Of the main hall, and a
general renovation made in the buildings.
On the evening of the Bird inst. the pupils
party" given in honor of the opening of
the session, was attended by ninety chill
dren, and there was dancing until the
good night bell struck at 10 O'Clock.
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.s2.50a$4s7k. Most OF the sales were from
,300a$4S711 Total receipts for the week 1,7S9 head
Total sales for the week 1880 head. There was
not much variation in prices as compared with
last Thursday, considering the slightly improved
quality OF the tops, but the market was in the main
little stronger with the more limited Offering
Prices are reported &c higher than last week.
Except towards the close trade was more active
than last Thursday, and good cattle were not plen-
tiful.
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts since Monday
t2ll6) though fair number, were not sufficient
for the demand, which was fairly active for good
sheep. We quote common to good sheep at 214a4c
and extra good at 41ac. Lambs in good demand
at 214a5c per lb gross. Stock sheep $1,25as5 per
head. Mondays and Thursdays are sales days for
sheep of all kinds.
Hogs.-The receipts since Monday. some ESQ
head, have been disposed Of at the rates current
on that day, and there are none now on sale. Mon
day Is the principal market day for Hogs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
Habeas Corpus Proceed ngs.

In obedience to a writ of habeas corpus
issued by Judge Smith, Sept. 9th, Superin-
tendent d. B. Conrad, of the W.
L. Asylum, on Tuesday afternoon
produced in court the body of Fred
erick G. Rust. a patient from Loudoun.
who is suing, through his counsel. Craig
u Paul, to be released from confinement
there, on the ground that he is sane. The
release is opposed by his father, Gen. M. T.
Rust, through his counsel, Capt. T. D.
Ransom, on the ground that the patient is
homicidal an d suicidal. A number of
witnesses on both sides were absent and
the court continued the case until next
term, with the understanding that in
the meantime Mr.. Rust's counsel are
to have full access to him for consulta-
tion on and preparation of his case.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-09-17
A Great Percheron Exhibition.
OCCURRENCE TO AUGUSTA
HORSE BREEDERS.

INTERESTING OCCURRENCE TO AUGUSTA
HORSE BREEDERS.
Mr.. Geo. W. Freed of this county, has
returned from the great Chicago Fair.
The exhibition took place at the Gentle
men Is Driving Park, five miles from that
city. The opening day was celebrated by
a splendid trades exhibition, in which ev-
cry business interest of that vast city,
was represented. The procession represent
ing the varied occupations moving three
abreast. over the splendid mile-track of the
Fair company, which was one hour in pass
ing given point, and great many ad-
vertised their business by free distribu-
ton of their wares-Of course In minute
packages. Over one thousand Percheron
horses were on exhibition, many indivi-
dual horses costing as much as 81 900 each.
The track is seventy-ive feet in width,
and in order to accommodate the exhibi-
ton and afford opportunity to have the
racing, about one-half of the track was
separated by rope PARTITION. The &C.
commodation for the Percheron horses
alone consisted of double tier of stables,
three quarters of a mile in extent, land even
this was insufficient. In the rear of each
horse, his pedigree and date of importa-
tion was printed in large letters, SO that
visitors were saved the necessity of inqui-
ry.
The Rotunda in which the exhibitors
and visitors met, was constructed entirely
of baled hay and sheaf oats, and was larger
than the Rotunda upon the Staunton Dis
trict Fair grounds.
The examination for premiums was con-
Quoted by committees from France and
America, accompanied by veterinary
surgeon who first pronounced upon the
soundness of the animal; this being de-
cided, the committees made their award.
One of the horses shown was the animal
selected by the French Society, whose por-
trait Rosa Bonheur was employed to paint
for that society. The improvement by
crossing 1,700-ibs. Percheron sire upon
the Mustang pony weighing 600 to 700 lbs.
was illustrated in a 1,200-lbs. offspring.
Great crowds attended the Fair. which
was in every respect success.