The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

not learn. Mr.. G. S. BRADSHAW, of Ran
| dolph, made himself famous by catching
a pick pocket. The p. p. had robbed
Randolph man who cried out "catch the
thief" The p. p. hoping to avoid detec-
ton, took up the cry catch the thief"
and started off as if to catch him. Mr.
BRADSHAW suspected the trick, mounted
his horse, pursued the pick pocket, caught
him, got the Doodle, and had him arrested
Twelve pick-pockets were arrested
This showed how we'll the policemen did
their duty.
As at the Weldon and other Fairs. the
fakirs and thugs and gamblers piled their
trade industriously and successfully, so |
heard. Such licensing of scoundreism
ought not to be tolerated longer, and we
nope that the air authorities at Fayette-
vile, Weldon, Tarboro and other places
will hereafter exclude them. The State
Fair at Raleigh formerly abounded with
them. Their exclusion did not injure the
Fair in a financial way, and helped it won
derfully IN respectability. There are a
great many Simple Simons who attend
+ irs who have no better sense than to
lose al their money at the fakir's games.
Ihey must be protected from the sharpers
They ties rye protection and spanking
for their lack of sense.
Of course in the big crowd there was
necessarily a lack of ample accommoda-
tions at the hotels and boarding houses
In some rooms people We're packed at
night like sardines in box This was
unavoidable. 1t always occurs when there
are tremendous crowds n a small city 1t
often happens during the State Fair in
Raleigh. Men and women who 60 in a
great gathering must expect more or less
discomfort. II they want a whole room
to themselves and all the comforts of
home-they must stay at home. The
Fayetteville people did all that they could
to accommodate the crowd, and whatever
of lack of comfort there was arose out of
the necessity of the case. No other town
ID the State OF similar population could
have done better in taking care of the big
crowd.
The Davis Cadets attracted much at
tentlon and won ten thousand compli-
ments. This company of cadets was 1874
strong, and was composed OF the flower of
our youth. They were as handsome and
| intelligent a body of young cadets as ever
shouldered IA musket, and their drilling
was first class. And they we're well-be-
haved, respectful, earnest young students
who had nothing of the brag or swagger
about them. They reflected credit upon
the excellent school to which they belong.
l do not wonder that Col. DAVIS is
proud of his corps of cadets. | heard
that new cadet was born into his family
while he was at Fayetteville, and that
Col. A. {. DAVIS, JR., greeted him upon
his return home.
When Col. GREEN read 'sGRovER CLEvE-
LAND at the close of a letter expressing
regret that other engagements prevented
his attendance, ten thousand lusty shouts
went up from ten thousand throats. GRO
'IR CLEVELAND has strong hold upon the
confidence and regard of North Carolin-
ians.
In the band contest, Professor Sousa,
of the Marine Band, was Judge and the
prize was awarded TO the Durham band
which received high praise from Prof
Sousa. This may well be called praise
from Sir Hubert
The continued rains ruined some of the
best Of the fire works, and the pyrotechnic
display Was not what was expected.
did not see it, and cannot tell how great
success, or otherwise, it was.
GOVERNOR FowLE's reception was one
of the occasions Of the week. He was AS
sisted by Hon. J. G. MACRAE and wife,
MRS. JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM, and the mem
bers of his staff
But must bring this scattering article
to close | could fill the CHR 1NlCLE full
of echoes and notes of this great celebra-
ton. l expect to be at the next Centen-
NAL in Fayetteville and will finish the
notes at that time. J. D.