The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-04

nearly 100 600 inhabitants, rising in lofty
eminence upon the sight OF one OF the
seats Of King Powhatan, and but small
remnant Of his tribes remain 10 remind
us of the grim majesty of bis savage
reign. A provdential hand in human
history pointed out freeman inhen-
tance TO the oppressed OF all nations;
and the ancestors OF the men who aiter-
wards made our State great among our
American sisters cast eager eyes across
the blue ocean TO fad home where I'D
erty and freedom. hand in hand, royed
with peace and prosperity.
After touching upon Virginia histoi,
ical parts in the Revolution ana Oi'li
War tie Governor proceeded as follows
Standing once more among her sister
States wrapped in the mantle OF mel sen
respect. She points Win prlde 10 her
past while gazing with inteniness on tne
great future unfolding before her. 10
the intelligent enterprise and untirng
activity OF the president OF this EXposi-
ton aud his able assistants the state
gratefully tenders an acknowledgment.
On this very spot what change.
Seven and twenty years ago, where thi9
great building has been erected, fluttered
the canvas home Of the soldier under
whose folds men dream OF military glory.
Mines OF wealth have been utilized Tor
the first time, and long lines of cars are
daily delivering TO great ships at our sea-
ports the dusky diamonds OF the noun
taius. Art marches on TO new triumphs,
however. in proportion as it is n urished
by the energy and skill Of man, and the
high water mark Of States prosperity
is only reached by the united action OF a
brave people.
Go forth, then, oh mother Of Common
wealths, on the path Of progress; move
on with the irresistibility of the current
emptying The waters of tributary rivers
into the sea, and be forever and forever
a blazing Jewel in the crown that binds
the brow OF the American Union.
THE MACHINERY SET GOING.
At hals past O'Clock Mrs. Governor
Lee stepped back and plucked the rose
white bud-which set the machinery In
operation, as was Immediately evidenced
by the whistling and noise which follow
ed Very soon after the majority Of per-
son, went ali through the different depart
ments. while large number sought out
some of the numerous places where din
ner and refreshments could be had.
THE WILD WEST.
Before 3 O'Clock, the hour upon which
the show was TO open, every seat In the
grand stand was occupied and many
persons were standing that could not OBJ
tain seats. About 10000, persons
were present. and from their continued
shouts of applause were highly pleased
with the performance given
THE PROGRAMME,
which will hereafter be varied more or
less upon every performance, was as FOL
lows:
/. Grand Professional Review.
.. Eniree. Introduction Of individual
celebrities, etc.
8 Race between cowboys, Mexicans and
Indians on ponies.
4. Pony express. Illustrating the
mode OF conveying the mails on the
frontier before the Pacific Railroad was
built.
8 Illustrating an attack on an emf
grant train by the Indians, and its de-
fence bv frontiersmen, after which was
given "A Virginia reel on horseback by
Western girls and cowboys.
g. Wing shooting by Master Johnnie
Baker.
: COWBOYS fun throwing the lariat;
picking objects from the ground while
riding at full speed; the riding OF buck
ing ponies and mules by cowboys, etc.
s. Lillian Smith, the California girl ex.
pert rifle shot.
10 Attack upon Deadwood stage by
Indians and their repulse by scouts and
cowboys
Ii. Race between Sioux Indian boys
on bareback Indian ponies.
r. Exhibition Of fancy riding by Miss
Emma fIickok.
Is Phases OF Indian life.
H. Buffalo Bill shooting on horseback
and on foot
10 Buffalo hunt.
l6. Attack on settlers cabin by hostile
Indians.
COUNTY EXHIBITS.
Amelia exhibited kaolin, ,soapstone and
other minerals in proiusion.
Louisa shows large and valuable coll
lection of tobacco, wheat, oats, lumber
and minerals; also art work and relics.
The Chesterfield booth, which is the
largest, includes a large and varied col
lection of numerous fruits and vegetables,
minerals, yellow ochre and clay
iilipg. granite and lumber. Among the
latter Is section of huge tree under
which General Sherman's army on their
march through the county stopped, and
which bears the marks where it was
chopped by them.
Wythe county is principally represen-
ted by minerals, timber, lithia waters,
shot and lead; also different ores and ag-
ricullural implements.
Henricos exhibits very extensive, and
Includes vegetables, corn, wheat, tobacco,
oats, rye, hay, flowers and relics.
Prince Edward shows well, and pro
duces general agricultural products and
minerals.
POWhatan shows tobacco, grain and
fancy works in abundance.
King and Queen county does well In
the exhibition Of fertilizers, grain, hay,
vegetables, corn and peanuts.
Among the relics in this booth Is an
old gouId grown in this country 1863
...o.- c;,o. and many othpr Valuahle and