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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
LOCAL RREVITIES.

An adjourned meeting of the City Coun
Gil will be held tonight.
The races at Gainesville will come off or
Thursday and Friday the IS and 29th o.
June. A number OF fast horses have been
entered and the meeting is expected to he
the finest yet held on hat track.
Mr.. W. P Graves who yesterday evening at
tempted to lead bull hack into an Enclosure from
which it lad been turned, was attacked by tie
animal and tossed over ditch. Before NJ q
could be injured the bull was driven eff by some
bystanders, but not until i; had leaped the ditch
and attempted to gore him.
This is the 9th anniversary of the occupation
Of this city by the Federal troops and the killing
of Ellsworth and Jackson at the Marshall House
How many of our citizens have passed away since
that memorable day and to how many does 1t
seem but as yesterday!
1t is learned that Mr. f. G. W;nship, who has Il
coal agency in Georgetown. will at early day
build coal wharf with chutes &C., at Shepherds,
on the opposite side OF the river. hfT. j. I. Rog.
ers has the contract for building the wharf.
TIC day has been cloudy and gloomy with al.
most constant downpOur of rain. when conside-
rably interferred with all cut OF DOOR business.
picked nine from this city will play game
of baseball with the High School nire, On the
grounds OF the latter tomorrow.
Mrs. Sarah stearns, well known resident OF
this city, is seriously i'll at her home on lower
Prince street.
This being election day all tho bar rooms ia the
city wore closcd-or had their front doors closed,
at least.
The rain it raineth every day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
Ice Camp Distributio...

Persons holding the following tickets are re-
quested to call at the Opera House on Friday, be-
tween the hours of II aud 1, and take away their
Nos 4os. 343 225, 263, 267 421, 4ss, aO2
49, 100. SO. 100. 336, 1O7, 123. 255. 434, 49S
40 431, AS. all 403, 42S. 4S4. 495, 445,
405, 436, 493, 432 ga, 2s3. 274. 400, AZ, 157,
124, 349, 400. 4O7, $780, 4O6. 113, 1859, $40, 476,
81, 81, los, 262. 4sS, 175. 252, 449, 444, 40,
416 26S, 412, 337. 400, 40, so, 427, AL, 500,
172 $50. 422, 400, 433, 326, 3S7, 173, I56,
AT, 346, 40i, 335, 373, 1884, 256, %. 1857,
2TE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
with rain about IL o'clork. There were two
dodgers and one prisoner ut The station
house.
TIA only case before the Mayor this
morning was that of VIM. Conklin arrested
by Off or Henry for being drunk on the
street. He was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

ELY BEos have used two bottles of your
Cream Balm for catarrh since December. sore
in my nostril-the cause Of much suiIering-has
entirely healed; have used 10 other medicine.
This spring feel better, can walk and work with
more case than have in any spring since 1861.
Mary E. Ware Hopeful, Va.
Ely's Cream Balm received; my head is now
liquifying; Cream Galm is simply dynamite for
cstarrh in the head. Its applica ion i magical
Thomas Lander, Augusta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

JUST ARRIVED IN Fruits
Vegetable LoZenge-the wonderful cure for
dyspepsia in any form. You ca eat whatyou
wish and at the same time be cured SOC. a
box. For sale by f 5. Leadbeatsr & Bro,
W. F. Creighton & Co. and A. A. Warfield,
Alexandria. t25 eo3ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
lis DelicacY ofFIayor

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs immensely popular. II
Cleanses and Tones up the clogged and few
erish System m, and dispeIs Headaches, Colds,
and Fevers, For sale by f. s. Leadbeater
& Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS
..srts of the University local examinations
ssd here last month were received from
wi Veuabe, chairman of the committee OF
ne faculty yesterday, by CAPT. Kemper,
.scretary Of the local committee, and are as
FLOWS, the asterisk denotiug honor class"
The Etudy, after which t is placed
70 the junior examinations Joseph l..
s,ptord, Fairfax county, Va, passed in
m,thematcs* history ard geography Eng
i.b and geology; r. Keith Compton. jr.,
Charles county, Nd, in mathematics, histo-
y and geography. English and geology.
Jobn T Watkins, Alexandria, Va, in
usthemsticst, history and geography and
G 0uon Brown, jr, Washington, D. c.,
in mathematics, history and geography and
r5an S. Lambert, Alexandria, Va, in
ustbematcs* aud history and geography.
William d. Appich, Alexandria, Va, in
TrQlish and history and geography.
Eiward R. Dunn, Alexandria, Va, in
nsthematics.
In the senior examinations, Orlando G.
Eelchsm,ir Washington, ID C.,passed in his
tor, aod GEOGRAPHY and geology.
Npssrs. Ketcham. Sanford, Compton,
Blown, Appich and Damn are cadets at St.
Jghr'- Acadsrny, ofd Messrs. Watkins and
Lambert students at Washington school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

Most delightful smoke. The "Old Vir-
GINA Cheroot." for 10 cents. Ask your
dealer for them Dealers supplied by Chas.
King & Son, wholesale agents, Alexandria,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

FIRF.-Tbe alarm of fire about s o'clock
,Is morning was caused by the burning OF
ae window curtains, carpet, sc, in the club
,Oon over the Alexandria Real Estate office,
y, " Fairfax street, near King. The cause OF
we hre is not known, but the flames were
a'l9eushed by the janitor and officer Sher.
WOO WOOD without the aid of the fire department
~ulch, however, WIS promptly ON the
souud. The loss was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

SrEcGAL SERVICE DISCONTINUED -Spe.
els service OF the following postoflices in
Virginia, besides at a number of others, has
been Discontinued, to take effect June 80,
sui viii he supplied, commencing July !,
byrreu.ar contract service: Alexandra coun-
y, BnIs:on; Caroline county, Balty Kappa
hannocS county, Hswin and Kely's Ford !;
Sp)tsyIVania county, Hicks Store and Mas
aponax =, Prince William county, Minnie
ME; Fairfax county, Stoneleigh; Clarke
county; Stone Bridge; Warren county, Sem
lne Shenandoah county, Topknot Louisa
county, Waiton's Store, and Orange county,
Watkins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
AIezanarla 0azqtte.
-
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY %.
LOCAL MATTERS

Far this district stationary temperature, fair
-i.,ber preceded on the coast by local rains,
'..i., 70 fresh easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

MEDICINAL.

JNVALIDS who have failed to find relief by tho
/ ordinary means of treatment for any of the
following classes of disease, viz: Diseases of the
Lungs Diseases Of the Heart, Diseases of the
Liver and Stomach, Diseases Of the kidneys and
Bladder, Diseases Of the Bowels, including Ulcc-
ration of Rec;um, Piles. Fistula F.ssurc, P:olap-
sus &c Nervous Diseases, rheumatism together
with all diseases peculiar to women, will receive
by return mail free book giving full iustruc.
tiops how they msy become cured withouG the
use of medicine by sending their address, with
principal symptoms, to postoifcc box 6S7. Wash
ington, d. g. my2l twin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

MARRIAGES - Mr.. c. A. Voolfolk. of the
Richmond Critic, and Mrs ETA F. Rurks,
daughter of tho late john j Lloyd were
married nj the residence of the brides broth
er-in-,nw, Mr. George UhIer. III this city
Yesterday evening by Rev. Dir. Sater. AT
ter the crremouy, which was quietly per-
formed in the presence of few relatives
and friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Voolfolk took
the train for the North. After their bridal
tour they will &c to Cleveland, o., their flu
iure residence. In speaking of the wedding
The Richmond Dispatch says MIR. Wool
NIX, who il well known here, where he has
always lived, has for several years been
promising figure in journalistic circles, re-
Gently editing the critic q society Monday
morning paper published here. Mr.. Wool
folk j. very popular, and Mrs. Burks made
many friends during her stay in Richmo nd
this winter"
Mr.. William Edelin, ana Miss Eva Man
ming, both of Prince Georges county, Md,
we're married at Accokeek church by Rev.
Mr.. Huntley yesterday evening. The bride
ami groom are both we'll known in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

Homes and Investments in the West ;
c ralle to Secretary Board of Trade, Garden
ny, Kansas, for free circulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

THE ELECTION to fill the offices of Com.
monweath's Attorney, Commissioner of
Revenue, City Treasurer, Clerk of Court,
City Sergeant, Magistrates, &c, is being held
today Tue inclemency of the weather has
had dampening effect upon the ardor of
many Of the voters. and but light vote mas
been polled. This has been decidedly q
Cod-waer eecion-the bar-rooms were
closed, the city was drenched by Jupiter
puyius, there was no opposition to the
democratic candidates, no incentives" in
the shape OF liquors were disbursed, and
every taing confined to make it fiat day
for those who look forward to such an occa-
sicn with the sams longing as an Hibernian
fora DJurybroos fair. At 1 o'clock the
vote cast in ths several wards was much
smaller than usual at that hour. This morn
iug report was started that the republicans
had put ticket in the field and were about
tOcapture the election, but it was unfounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

GRADING CONTRACT Messrs. Breen and
Feey of this city, who have the contract TO
grade he Roanoke and Southern road from
the North Carolina line TO Martinsvile, are
now doing fac and systematic work. The
MarlinSville Herald says: The four and
three.fourths miles from Ridgeway to the
Safe Lac shows evidence of lively opera
iion-. The camp Of the canvicts is well 10.
Gated and the working forces are divided iE-
lOsquads of convenient size and are we'll or
esni2-d. For the three miles between the
cfeek and Smith river heavy work will be
nqared, as will be the case from the river
70 Martinsviiie, and The progress will he
,Ow, though it seems probable that the con-
factors will push through to Martinsville by
Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
AUCTION SALES.

By Thomas Bowling, Auctoneer.
II OF OF THOROUGHBRED HOLsTEIN CAT
~ TIE AND a VERY FINE HAM3LETONI-
AN DRIVING HORSE AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY MORNING. May %, 1883. at
half past one o'clock, / will sell 1T Silver Springs
(Blair's FARM. Maryland, thoroughbred Hol-
stein Bulls 5 thoroughbred Holstein Cows, and 1
very fine Hambletonian Driving Horse. This
stock il the property re- f. BrackbiIl, agent, OF
Lancaster, Pa, and will lie sold subject to the
Holland Breeders Association of America.
Terms cash. THOMAS BOWLING,
may22 3t huctioncer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

NLOVES! GLOVES A new assortment of the
" best Kid and Dogskin. embroidered back
lined and unlined, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

RAILROAD MEETING meeting of the
stockholders OF the Falls Church and Poto-
nae Railroad Company on Monday. the fol-
1aiHg were elected directors R. Morrison.
Duryea, Prof N F. Graham, E. ]. North
np O. Z Hine, w. ". Douglas and E. A.
I'esnough. A meeting of the board Of di-
iecOrs followed, when r. Morrison WAS
tecled president; Prof. Graham, vice pres
vent; 5. Duryea, secretary, and E. A
6teenough, treasurer. The road when built
vii give railroad connection between Falls
VaaTeh and Washington 10 81 miles ride.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED FIVE-BUT-
d TON KID GLOVES, every pair warranted,
at one dollar
octS AMOS Il. LAfMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIFTS
IN aud DRAWERS, soft as silk. and said not to
shrink in washing Call and see Thorn at
oct7 AMOS 3. SIAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

EADBEATER's POROUS PLAsTERs, equal
1 i to any plasters made, and Mt much lower
prices Sold by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

IHE RECENT CoLLIsIoN.-It is said that
M damage resulting from the railroad col.
a'ion in this city yesterday morning will
aa'nnt to between SIS 600 and $4,000.
CONDUCTOR Bennett, OF this city, who was
'aaiy bruised, is recovering aud it is under
;.0od hat fireman Fercht, who had bis loot
@'sced, and brakeman Parker, who was in-
ll'ec by being thrown from the train to the
s.Oand, are also doing as we'll as could be
expected. The two latter are i'll Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
A MONTH can be made

DRIME DRIED CHERRIES, zoe per lb, at
my1A j. c. MlLBURN'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
CORPORATION NOTICES.
CONFECTIONERS.

The old, reliable CONFECTIONERY OF HEN.
RY BRENGLE. No. 531 King street, is ready,
and will supply summer dolicacies tho season
through. Each berry and fruit served with Cream
of yaiie1 navors at the lowest price and rs good
ever.
He offers special inducements at wholesale TO
dealers, and packs carefully for country custom.
Ornamental and Plain Cakes arc sold cheap.
or than they be manufactured at home.
Also Cream Puffs Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tafy of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits
Nuts Confectioneries, Caromes and Squared
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties-of
the best and at the lowest rates iny12
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

DRIME MOCHA. MARACAIBO, OLD GOVT
( JAVA, LA GUAYRA and RIO COFFEES
freshly roasted, for sale by
jan4 j. e. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

PERSONAL. Mr.. Arthur Gregory, of this
city, who recently went to Memphis, Tenn.
ia:gone to Eagl Pass, Tex where he hasre-
e.lyed 40 appointment as voucher clerk in
purchasing agents office of the Mexican
!nernational Railway.
Ars. Richard Latham is quite ill at her
Lone on lower Prince street.
representative Jacob Yost, OF the Staun-
lon district, was in the city yesterday, it is
sd, on political business. He had an inter-
1eN with Mr. L. w. Corbet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

ENAMELED KETTLES of all sizes, Apple ant
II Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Mea. Cut
tors for sale cheap at 1913 King, of Royal st
sens 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

ERESH GRAHAM FLOUR and CRACKED
l. WHEAT just received by
myo4 ]. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24
UREsH COWS.

Z '''77"
A few No. 1 FRESH COWS will be for sale a
Charles Cox's, corner King and Fayette streets
on MONDAY, May 28th.
jc23.3t o. D. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

To chOm Il may concern:
Please take notice that application will BIO made
ut he juno term of the County Court Of Alexan-
dria comfy for the appointment of q commission
of condemnation to sppraise the value of lands
lying along the line of the old narrow guage rail-
road between the new iron bridge at Georgetown
and the town of Falls Church, Va.
WILL w. DOUGLAS, Attorney.
By order Board Of Directors Of the Falls Church
and Potomac K. Il. my24 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

HAVING purchased outside of The Combina.
/ ton" offer extra quality GINGER SNAPS
and CORNjiILL CRACK ERS at 1Oc per ID.
mh26 ]. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

OoRN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, Just
" received at 32S King street, corner of Royal;
wholesale and retail
scpS j. L. CREIGHTON * SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
1 SpECTACLES TO suit you, 90 to HENRY
WILDT"S and have your eyes tested, and you
will hAvo more trouble. nOv2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

The rain it raineth every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

VNRUI1~rS VEGETABLE LOZENGE is the tri-
L umph over Dyspepsia in any form, Indiees-
tiOn, Constipation or Disordered Stomach.
Price 80 cents box; six boxes for $3.50. Sent
to any address receipt of price, FREQ of postage.
For sale by
my23 Es LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-24

"rIlHE LEADER CURRY COMB" something
4 new also HORSE SHEDDERS. Call and
see them at JAS CARLIN g. ms,
anoI 3l5 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-10-11
Thurman and Harrison
Compared.

The relations Of the two parties
to the labor interests OF he ceuh-
try and the progress and ad-
vancement of tIse' wOrkmem are
we'll illustrated by comparing
the course of Judge Thurman in
the Hooking Valley troubles OF
1854 and Benjamin Harrison as
to lhe great railroad strike of
1877. During the Hooking VAL
ley difficulties, when the war bc-
tween the coal operators and
miners had become almost a war
of determination, II was propos-
ed that the dispu ute be submitted
by arbitration, and, after much
consultation, Judge Thur man
was finally agreed upon bv both
parties as sole judge in the case.
A1Ier much reluctance he was
induced TO accept The difficult
charge that his services should
be absolutely without compensa
ton, and that all Me evidence
bearing on the matter should be
laid before him. The papers
were placed in his hands, and
ten days and nights OF unremii.
ting toll were devoted by him la
the examination of the case. His
opinion was a model OF clear
reasoning, and his deci sion WA
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-10-11
DR.. SEYMOUR,

British and American graduate
late associate of the eminent A. J.
Leslie. NJ. d Cleveland. Ohio. will
visit Logan the fourth Wedne> day
in each month and may be con-
sulted-at' ttIe RerApe' House from
II A: NJ. till S p. NJ. SrECIALITIEs
diseases of the kectnm. Urinary. and
Eenroduc,ion OF Systems.
DR. Seym0ur's treatment of Piles
(cure gra,anteetC without the Use
Of Knife, I,sature. Cautery OF
Clamps; IS practically Painless end
Cnes NOT interfere with Patient
business du,ics. Also Fistll,, Fiss
sure, Rectal. Ulcer and all abnorm
al condilieus- of the Reproductive
anil Urinary Organs. male or fe-
male, is based cn the latest 'scien-
,icc methoGs.
Dr.. Seymour can be consulted
any day in tie week except We'd
nesdays. AT his home office. Mill
vilie, Hooking county, Olio, anc
Railroad fare will I've allowed of tht
bill Of all parties who und. rgt
treatment.
Send for Descriptive Circular.
Address DR. SEYMOUR,
Rockbridge. Ohm.
REMEMBER-Rcmpel House, Sep
teznber 26th.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-10-11
Obituary:

Margaret E. Bright, wife of John
H. Bright, died of consumption al
Logan, Hooking county, Ohio, Sep
tember l1th. 1S8S'aged % years,
months and IL days. Sister Bright
was converted at the age of thirteen
years and united with the NJ. e.
Church of which she remained a
member until 1856, when she unit
ell with the Free Methodist church
of this place and remained a free
and accepted member and a devot
Ed christian, untlS she was called to
join the church triumphant. and to
swell the chorus of the redeemed
On the other shore. Sister Bright
was loved by all who knew her
During affliction, which was severe,
she was never hesrd to compla III,
but was resigned to the will of God
We shall all miss icr gsntle face,
and her clear testimonies to the
power If our God to save from ali
sin. She leaves a fait hiul husba nd
and two littlo girls 10 mourn their
loss.
The writer preached her funeral
sermon from Revelations, 18th chap
ter, 18th verse, large congregation
IN attendance.
HENRY BARKER.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-10-11
Hon. j. IL, Onthwaite and The Old
Vets-Stick a Pin in This
and Don't Forget Ii.

CARBON HILL. O., Oct. 8.
Ed. SenlineI-Having recently
heard the remark, made at this
place by an opponent Of Hon,
j. H. Cultivate, that he (Outh
walte's) treatment Of The old sol.
diers, in answer 10 communica
tions addressed toshim, asking
his aid in. the matter of their
claims, was that Mr.. Cultivate
should have said, II am,not a
pension agent, but a member q,
Congress-" lnlimalIng ti,at.i, was
beneath his dignity to condescend
to The mattsr'of a. soldier uen-
sion. 81
Now here stick ilie pin.
Having on different occasions
addressed Mr.. Cultivate in re-
gard 10 pension matters, lsIfave
always found him moi only polite
and generous, but one who los,
no time in attending TO my re
quests. and his, answers. woukl
come promptly bv reluim mail.
Il will give The matters s9f :yosrrs
my immediate attention." sKew
ing the spirit in which lie held
the claims of The soldiers, and l
have not failed TO receive from
the depart ment Of pensions no
lice that the Hon. J. Ii. Outh
waite had made personal inqni
ries regarding my commnnica
lions. and I can safely say that
his personal efforts has secured
to an old. and worthy soldier of
this place. within The last ten
days pension. T know that it was
said by Outhwaite's enemies that he
would not commit himself or pledge his
support to the old soldiers; but Mr..
Outhwaite has shown the faliacy of
this weakness on the part of his enc
mics. and the soldiers now see the wis.
dom of his, Poi stion, and. he stands to
day pre.eminently the soldiers friend;
and it behooves us rs soldiers of his
district to see that he remains where
he can and will attend. to, our wishes.
OLD VET
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-10-11
The Fair.

The Kicking County FAIR last
week was the most successful over
held. Tho entries were numerous
the articles exhibited most oxcel.
lent. The stock would compare fa-
IvorabIy with any exhibit of the
State Fair, and tho fruits and veg
etabIes, and articles Of fancy work
and fine art were rs good, in some
instances better than Displays Of
similar ar:i c!es at the OHIO Centvn'
NAL.
1t was our purpose to more the
justly deserved premiums. but find
ing it lmpossi BILE, fer this issue to
receive list of all the premiums
awarded, we think it moi
fair to publish a partial
report. but await the full list from
the officers of the Society.
The weather was very unfavor
,ble, the first days were raw and
cold, thelas day rainy. The attend
ance was not as large hoped for, but
1.-THE crowd included the intelligence
of the county, and all who attend
ed were we'll pleased.
Tho gambling business was a
matter Of considerable comment.
The Fair management is eptitlsd
to credit for the excellent accommo'
dat.oss, for the good order preserv-
ell, and for the accommodations ex
tended to exhibitors, as well as Wis
itOrs.
The Fair can be- pronounced a
success. and next year, with the
same energy used. and an equal in
terest manifested by our people. and
we will have the best Fair in South
.ern Ohio
Tho receipts we unders tand are
sufficient 10 pay all expenses and
premiums.