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The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The Thirteenth Annual Reunion of thu
Association, composed of the Veterans
of the Sixteenth Regiment Maine Volun
teer Infantry, will be held at Lewiston
Me-, on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug
9Th and 10Th, 1888. Arrangements have
been made with the Grand Trunk, Maine
Central, Rumford Falls & Buckdeld Raj
roads for one fare for the round trip.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Mr.. Blaine is expected to sail from
Liverpool August LIST, and arrive at New
York about the Sth
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The Maine press spent Saturday Sun
day and Monday at Kineo, Moosehead
Lake. They are represented to be a live
ly party.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The latest reports from the sick room
of Gen. Sheridan, are that he appears to
be gaining In strength and mental vigor,
with increased prospect of recovery.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Twenty two of % salt manufacturers
in Warsaw, N. Y, who have heretofore
been Democrats have announced that they
will vote for Harrison.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The gossips of Washington say that
Mrs. Cleveland is growing fat and is well
on the way toward 200 pounds.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The fog has fretted the fine people at
Bar Harbor considerably during the past
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The post Office In Lexington In this
county is to be discontinued after Au-
gust LIST.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26
Farm for sAle

10 so Scion, known AS the John Hamblet,
place, situated eight miles from Skowhngo,
one half mile from meeting hOnse; contains
OH one hundred acres, good buildings, well wood.
~ ~ luiinedlate possession given. will sell ri
SS,,iiage. Inquire at Corner Of Madison and
GEO. EAMES, Owner.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The Democrats of Bangor are going to
have rally August LIST and barbecue.
They will roast an OK whole.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Free wool and 6S per cent tax on sugar
Is the equalization of taxation that Dem.
ocratic alleged statesman invite the at
tention of farmers and wool growers to,
How do you like 1t as far as you see itp
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Republicans of Augusta are preparing
for a reception to Mr.. Blaine about
August 10th, that shall be the opening of
the campaign in that part of the State.
grand rally is expected to take place
the 18th at Portland.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

r. lanrh,teaA Coeaty Osavsation for
aaaS6ahoe eosaty VIII b held u bath,
Al0nss ~.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Lincoln County has Prohibition ticket
for County officers.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

The republicans Of South Gardiner
raised fine new flag Tuesday, bearing
the name of Benz. Harrison for Presi-
dent and Edwin c. Burleigh for Governor.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-26

Notice Of ASSIGNEE ofhiS APPOINTMENT.

At Skowhegan In the County Of Somerset and
State OF Maine the 10th day OF July A. d. 1885.
The undersigned hereby gives notice Of his ap.
pointment as Assignee Of Ans~l D. Goodrich OF
Concord In said County Of Somerset, Insolvent
Debtor who has been declared an Insolvent upon
his petition by the Court Of lnsolveEcy for said
County OF Somerset.
2w29 8. b. FUTILE, Assignee.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

results of agriculture. and 10 gather from every
| source. within or without her territory. fol
comparison and instruction. all the best anc
most recent labor saving devices ard machin.
cry for tiling her soil. reaping her harvest.
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
ton of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the
co operation of the counties cities and towns
and all classes within her b riders, and
the exhibition OF all articles, whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not. tending 10 illustrate these resources and
to d" elop or improve them.
To exhibito this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity for prof
table display he's been presented. and at least
half mil ion people will b. pre- cnt from abb cad
during he Exposition. Extra rdinary attrac-
tons will be offered. and every effort made by
the management. composed Of the best bust
ness men OF Richmond and Virginia. 10 make
this Exposition profitable 10 exhibitors. enter
tanning and instructive TO visitors. and gener-
ally useful to the people of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
Advantages for the profitable investment of
capital and labor, advantages whose value win
enhance I'm rapid proportion rs her resources
are developed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Announcement.

In response to q demand from the word to
day, grand Exposition will be held az Rich
mond, Va, on the grounds Of the Virginia
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
about one mile from the Capitol. and upon
which has been erected building Of magnfi-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
OF general exposition. aggregaiing acres in
area and az great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street is 20 feet high, 8 0
feet long, and 30 feet broad. constructed
in the most utstantial manner. containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior en-
beiishment anu general arrangements are ac-
cord.ng 70 the highest - le ofart and a;chi-
lecture, affording spaces for floral, domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products. merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for ali visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays. 10 be
exhibited by ~ the counties in the state and
the various railroads trayersing her territory
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources Of Virginia.
capacious and splondidiy arranged art hall.
constructed Of iron, one hundred feet 10 di-
ameter. will be filled with collection Of rare
works Of art, now being collected by one of
Nirgnia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings sculpture, etc. other annexes Will
be constructed Tor the exhibition Of horticul-
tural products, floral displays. vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul-
try and pet stock will be provided with large
and connections structure. with every con
yenience for the proper care and comfort OF
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phia-
delphia 10y one of our most public spirited citi-
zens, and afterwards removed by him to Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated TO this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared for
the reception Of the live stock exhibits of
horses. cattle sheep ard swine.
A Bench Show will be held in the Poultry
building, under The auspices Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, and managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog tanclers in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ton is 10 exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia in machinery. manufactures.
her Hooks and herds, and her methods and
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Committees.

Relics and Antlqulties-Dr. X Brock
chairman; Onn Cottrell. Charles NJ West.
Granville G. Valentine. Benjamin b valen-
tine.
North and South Carolina Relations George
D Thaxton. chairman; W Robertson: "
D Simmons, G. D Ran, Judge George Chris
/ tlan.
! This committee will answer dny inquiry
from North and South Carolina. as TO exhibits,
/ freight ana passenger rates.
Educatioaal-John Carychairman. Super
| intendent Public Schools; John Buchanan.
| Superintendent Public Instruction Of Viz
giuia Professor II RI Harris. Richmond Col
lege; George + Merrill, John II Powell.
Railroad Trans ortation and Advertising
Charles A Taylor. chairman. General Passen
ger Agent Il. X p X h: Sol Haas. Traffic
Manager Associated Railways Virginia and
The Csrolinas; II w Fuller. General Passenger
Agent c & o Railway.
Manufactures T Glasgow. chairman;
II Whitlock. Thomas Christian. Allan Talbot.
Gustavus Millhiser. W II whitehurst. An
thony Bargamin, II L Pelouze. J Bosher.
Lewis ID Crenshaw. II W Rountree, Byron
Waiierstein. Tower, William Simpkin.
Pathological. Piscatorial. Field and Aquat-
ic sports-POlk Miller. chairman; c VI Worm
ley. II B owen. W Miles Cary
Horses and Racing Powhatan f. Dupuy.
chairman; Roane Rufiin. Charles Stokes.
Cattle and Stock-WalterS Grant. chairman:
VI. Rowe, DIR J G Beat ie, A NJ Bowman.
Pharmaceutical and Surgical Apparatus.
Appliances and Preparations-T Roberts Ba
Ber. chairman; Hunter Mcclure, NJ d, CwPl
Brock, NJ d; John W Pierce. Hugh NJ Taylor. |
N ID.
Exposition Committee Colored Department. !
}. T. Farrar. president Joseph T. Wilson /
secretary; John Oliver. Professor J. /
Jones Robert McNaughton. DR.. 5. II Dis /
mOud.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

upon such a fact we base the future CONNER
| cial growth OF Rich nond.
No power can keep her back. she has al
ready increased in the last ten years more
than any city IN the Union.
Thus situated. with the tides Of the sea and
the passes of the mountains in her favor
richmond presents greater advantages com
mercially than any other city in the United
States.
I. she has from her commanding position
the largest and most productive bsck-country
of any CITY in the Unite States.
II. she is by virtue Of her position the great
distributing depot of virginia. North Carolina
West Virginia, South arolna and large sec
tons Of Georgia and Alabama.
III. She ls by virtue Of her position the chief
railroad centre Of the South. six railway
lines meet 10 her limits. two Of them great
trunk systems, which drain each third Of the
continent.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Special Premium.

For the county exhibit which shall be- decd
ed the best by the judges Of
award there shall be added "a
special premium. offered by Messrs II J. Pill
lips stein. wholesale and Retail Deaier. ln
China and Glassware. OF Richmond, Va.
of one set OF china valued A. f90
This special premium shall be- conferred
upon that person who has done the most
towards procuringan displaying said exhibit.
and who shall furn sh Herewith the most
complete statement Of the resources of the
said county; said person 10 bee ectei by ma
iority vote Of the county judge. clerk and
chairman of the Board OF Supervisors, after
said special premium is conferred by the Ex-
position.
By order OF the Executive Committee.
ASHTON srAnKE. President.
4 x YENABLE. Jr. Secretary.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Classification and
Premiums.

The following classification Of articles is in
tended merely TO indicate -he character of
each department. so that exhibitors ofarticles
not named may easily determine in which de-
partment to make application for space. The
management desires il 10 be expressly under
stood that every object method or process
which can 10 displayed at an exposition Of this
character, possessing merit. either 10 point Of
utility or attractive novelty. whether related
to fine art science, or industrial art. will be
an acceptable contribution.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
WHERE is RICHMOND?
PONDER LOOK 10 YOUR MAPS.

Taking map Of North America and follow
ing the lines OF traffic IL is found that Rich
mond is for the manufactures, merchant and
farmer. nearer all points south Of a line
drawn from the North line OF Virginia 70 Lake
Superior than New York. Nearer all points
south OF line drawn from Washington City
70 the north corner OF Montana than New
York or Philadelphia. Nearer also all points
south OF a line from Washington City 10 north
line Of California than New York. Philadei-
phia or Baltimore. In a word, she Is better
located, closer and more directly In contact
with the great West than any of the Eastern
cities. This is bold statement, yet true and
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

Section g. Metallic ores and nav ms.ors.s
etc.
Section 6. Products Of the foundry CASE.
ings Of all kinds.
Section 7. Wrought and cast products Of an
kinds, such as hardware. safes. plumbers. r..
filters and timers goods. carriage ard .as.,
trimming. etc.
section g. House furnishing goods ~ ..
kinds. brushes. br0Cm~ ,tc.
Section q. Pottery. porce'a.ns. stouea ..a.
china quecuswarc, glassware. etc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Machinery Department.

Section /. Hydraulic machinery. including
mill machinery and fixtures.
Section .. Engines. locomotives. steam gen.
orators, IRE engines, fire e1tinguishing appa-
ratus.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Premium Department.
COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
OPEN TO The WORLD.

Except Where Otherwise Specified.
Whole Amount Distributed in Premiums.
s2f 100000.
First 'son-Horses and mules.
Secone Diyis.on-Cattle
Third Division Sheep and swine.
Fourth Division Poultry, pigeons. bet
stock ami incubators.
Fifth DISQUALIFICATION and Hortlcul-
tural.
Sixth Horticulture.
Seventh Diyision-Womans Work
Eighth Dlylslon-Bees, Roney and Apiarian
uDpl e.
Continued on sSrentt fos1
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department ID.

Section u. CollectivedspIay by count.esan
organizations Of agricultural and natural p.o-
ducts plants, fruits. flowers. etc.
Premums-For the best county exhibit Of
agricultural products. 500; for the second
best $3.50; for third best, 500 For the be.t
county exhibit OF minerals and woods. ssy.
for the Sc cond best, ESQ: for the third Dee.
800.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department L.

Section l}. Articles for food canned goods
preserved meats. fruit vegetables. sauces
pickles and gIocers' sundr.es.
Section a. Confectionery. -weetmeats and
sugars
Section b. Mineral waters fcrmenfcd and
spirtuous liquors.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department G..

Section II. Cloths clothing, boots shoes
hats. umbrellas, trunks. rubber goods. sad
ilery, six fabrics, carpets and upholstery.
Section 10. Raw materials used in textile
manufactures wool, cotton. 81 k. hair. hemp.
.utc. fax, etc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department A.

Section I. Dairy machinery. apparaly. ...
appliances.
Section 2. Vehicles. Carriages OF all do.
lions. wagons for the road and track. etc
Section 3. Agricultural implements. f,,.
machinery Of all kinds.
Section 4. Stable fixtures and dey ccs. instr.
n ents and medicines used IN ycterlnar, ...,
gerry.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

sestion 8. Hallway aud car natulc,. .,,....,..-
and vehicles.
Section 4. Wood working machine.
machine tools. l
Section 5. Iron and other metal ~.
machinery and tools.
section q. Mining tools and machinery.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department C..

Section 10. Furniture ornamental wool
work. etc.
Section u. Jcwclry, fme-pIcc OF
goods, toilet goods. brou1os. etc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Closing Nov. q, 1888,


OFFICERS.
Ashton Starke, President.
General Joseph r. Anderson, First Vice Prcsi-
dent. President Tredegar Iron Company.
John p. Branch, Second Vice President, Presi-
dent Merchants National Bank
A. s. Buford. Third Vice President. President
Virginia and Western Railroad Company.
Henry c. Jones. Director General.
4. X. Venabe. Jr.. Secretary.
John S. Elicit. Treasurer, President State
Bank Of Virginia.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DR.. X. A. Patterson, Nv. Randolph.
DR.. d. : Watson, W p. Dupuy.
II. l.. Lyman. John II. Cooke.
J. Il. Beverley, {. J. sale.
W. T. SGtherlin, X. {. Kent.
K. W. Burke, Joseph Bryan.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department p.

Natural Science ana Educational
Section Is. Collections anl specimens mod
els, drawings and Illustrations o. ANY depart
ment OF natural science.
Section II. Examples Of work Of pupils OF
the public and private schools Ia penmanship.
design, map drawing, etc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department IA.

Section 20. Typography. book binding, sta
tionery and material for printing and book
binding.
Section 81. Musical instruments aud goods
Section -. Medical and surgical apparatus
and Instruments. drugs and chemicals
Section %. Teleeraphy and electrical appa-
ratus. electric motors ard dyusmos.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

Pictures. siatuary, modelling 10 any plastic
material. artistic ceramics mot for domestic
use). carved work. chased and rep0usse work
artificial flowers. taXidermic work.
One special feature OF the art department.
which vii display the artistic qualities II
Southern art. VIA be- a colonial exhibit. 10.
State is so rich IN colonial relics rs Virginia
No State has so many citizens interested 10
her colonial history.
To give an accurate idea OF what colonia
house IN Virginia was there will boz fac smile
Of the house and OF the beautiful old dining
room, etc, az the splendid Old colonial man
sion Brandon On the james.
This department Will occupy a separate iron
building. Mr. william i. sheppard will have
entire charge o. the arranging ana care cf
this department. Many prominent artists
have promised contributions Of their skill %
this exhibit. Applications for pace 10 this
department should be- addressed t0 NJ. VII
liam L. Sheppard, 1914 Main street. Richmond.
Va.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06
Department X.
Art Department.

Antiquities, loan collections Of bric-a. brac,
etc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

This was in 1887 and from that day to the
nresent. Richmond has been the Gem Cl'y oi
the South.
For beauty, for salubrity, for convenience
for all the charms and advantages which can
make a home delightful or place OF nusi-
ness desirable Richmond stands supreme
Since II was founded the most momentous
events of the nation have clustered around H.
focusing it as it were in the focus Of a sun
glass.
is The most historical spot Of the most
historical region, Of the most historical state
of the Union.
One cannot walk the streets or take turn
about the enyirons without stumbling DER
recolections.'
Here, as has been said, the first settlers
stoned here Nat Bacon, the Rebel sprang 10
horse and rode hence clamoring to James
town with revolution and liberty armed ior
individual rights at his back.
Here came the representative branch oil
the Colonial Government in the time when
revolution again brooded over the land ana
when men were grayely weighing their
Liberties against their heads and lands
Here met the great convention whose
members here devised this Government and
formulated ordinances which till then I'M
known. have since become inalienable herr
tage Of mankind.
Here. in old St. Johns Chu-ch, still stand
ing amid the trees and graves on Church
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-06

Continued on scent I agc. ]
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1888-07-12
OPINIONS of the raEss.

The New Yr,bune says: In
months time the powerful tidc of en-
thusiasm from the West will DO felt
fhen IL will be seen that there is no
longer doubtful Northern State ex-
ce. New York, New Jersey ana Con-
neciicut. II the Republican candidate
were To lose all these, he might he
elected with the votes of either VIr-
gina or OF North CAROLINE, which
were carried last year, or of West VIr-
ginia. But he who thinhs that Mr..
Cleveland is to have q, easy light in
these Eastern States has not studied
the situation. Ii ''the sheep will
vote throughout the West after the
Oregon fashion, the wooden factories
will vote at the East. THIS campaign
has been wisely shaped to meet The
great issue between protection aud
free trade. Ga that issue, with csu-
di Is cm:nently worthy IT public con
tidsnce, strong Ia iirrproachable prl-
vate character and ia AN hoI.,rab Q
record both as solaier and as states
man. thu Republican cause ought To
render success cent in in every
Easl ern State. Let those Who h 81.
tate remember that fortnight before
the election in 1884 Mr.. Cleveiand's
defeat was conse,s SD to be certain in
eveey Eastern State, by all Democratic
. liti.ians OF capacity, unless he
could break the force of the protec-
tive opposition to his party. and
therefore it was that his deceptive
speech ut Newark was dictated by
party necessity.
Indianapolis Journal: The Rspubli-
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1888-07-12
Ale slssIIc Trnace.

In somn.mbulism the pers ~ may
po ali ut, aud do many ia Iieate acs,
without consciousness or recollec ion
o. them afterxarl.. In epilepsy, dss-
tlna periods of uncoi sc.ousue,s occur.
Acts unusual and often violent follow.
which are never remembered. In
mania, th,s, memory blanks are com
an, N, and Il per.ou Is an automa'on.
a, I ny without any CONSCIOUS Influence
of the present. Those are familiar H.
lastrations of some unknovn palhoiog
ical and Psychologist states of the
brain, ia ~hlc the memory -
suspended or cut III, aud the opera
aions of the mind go un without iesli-
x,tion of the surroundings or the iuhu
snce Of experiences. THIS Is s"m- oh
scure form "f Is, cholog.c,i palsy, IN
which the Iers on has no recollection
/. A, his acts during ,l.is time. From
tn. many clinical studies Il cases
wh ch h.vs been made. The following
gen, raj c.,nciusioIis ssera to be sus
tanned. l. Alcoholic trance = not All
u usual condition of inebii-iy. The
victim Is literally an auton,at.il. aud
ATS without memory or conscious
ness Of passing evsnts--s ate which
may last frpm "A few minufes to sew
rrAl days. 2. IL is d stinct from
epilelsy hysteria, or any k''swn form =
ot mania, and II found associated with
some unknown condition following al
coholic pols meg, continuously ar at
intervals. 3. Tnis condition Is prob.
ably QUE Of brain exhaust on, follow d
by | weriiig of c,msci .usb.ss till
events are no longer Clearly remem-
hered; or suspension of nerve force
in certain directions, closely allied to
paralysis Of cer;ain brain-fuuctions:
hence there are profound disturbances
al lrun-centeis, aid impaired and
isssened responsibility. One group of
ttAnce cases seems never to do any
thing outside a natural, accustomed
order Of every day life. Thus. far
'ner IN this state goes on with his
regular work. A physician continues
20 Wat hs patients, and ia,lr ,ad
c'nductor attends to all his usual
duties, without my memory of these
states. A seconi group of trance
cases seems prominent by un lsual acts
ana thoughts Thus, a u ,ker in this
site left his regular work, and w.nt
round delivering tracts in the lower
parts of the city. A quiet, retiiin
man became sotiierous, bold, and ag-
grshvs. A peaceful man was com
uve, trn hful man untruthfdl, aad
. conscientious. religi Us man was
treacherous and skelt.cal. Later,
THESE events were perfect blanks in
their memory. IL thi,d group Of
Trance c'ses, some unusual line of
c'nduct seems t. grow out of the sur-
rou"dings unexpe. tedly, or some old
buried thought or conception mes TO
the surface. Thus, . clergyman IN
slsts ON riding with the engineer On
the engne. A skepti:al physician
s'kes pnrt IN prayer meeting. A
merchant goes round threatening to
Kali an old sch"olmaster who punished
him IN boyhood A wealthy man has
q new will written, disppsing Of his
property differently every time. In
the two last groups criminyl cases oc.
cur most frequently. a'tl. ug, some !
very remarkable instances have been
reported under the frst group. In
iittle work entitled "Alc ,hol,c Som I