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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-FRIDAY OCTOBER 1s. 1889.
phocles, music by Ferdinand Bender, will
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phocles, music by Ferdinand Bender, will
also be performed.
Tnoops REVOLT.
ATHENS, October Flour battaiions on
infantry in Crete have revolted. Chakir
Pasha. the governor, is concentrating MS
troops 10 suppress the revolt.
FAKEwELL VISIT.
BERLIN, October H.-The Emperor and
Impress to-day paid a farewell visit TO the
mother Of the Emperor. They will leave
for Milan at IL O'Clock tonight, proceeding
by way Of Munich aud Bremen Pass.
KKsUNED WORK.
HA,rBURo, October 17.-The dock-men
who have been on a strike resumed work
to-day.
THREATENED INUNDATIoN.
VIENNA, October 1.-THE rivers in South
ern Hungary are rising, and number OF
towns are threatened with inundaticn.
FISHERIES FAIL AND FAMILIES STARVING.
QuEBEc. October ia messenger from
Bishop Bosse. Of the Labrador coast, has
arrived here with news that the fisheries
have altogether failed at Esquimauy Point.
and that over one hundred families are
starving. The local government authori-
ties viii send sufficient food to relieve
their immediate wants.
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FfsurRIFs PAIL AND FAMILIES STARVING.
Attorney for the District of Columbia.
fRv teiegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, October 17.--The District
Commissioners to-day appointed George
Hazleton. formerly o Republican member
Of Congress from Wisconsin, to be attor-
new for the District of Columbia 10 sue
coed A. G.. Riddle. who recently resigned,
TO take effect December LIST next.
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND. October "a. fssa.
OFFERINGS.

WHEAr.-5.75s bushels
Co.'s. i.9l4 bushels
RYg.--500 bushels
sALEs asPosrED TO sscssrtsy.
WagAT-Longberry, 900 bushels very good on
prisste terms 500 bushels yerygood AZ SC. 800
bushels very good az Syc.; " bushels common
bushels prime az gDc. 800 bushels very good
on private terms Shortoerry, 10 bushels for
seed at 92c. 2.2lO bushels very good on private
terms: lSt bushels very goed at Csc. ~ bushels
~ood a. sc +: 30 bushels fair at SIC. 100 bush
els fair at sOe. Total ssies OF wheat. a7ei BUSH
els
terms.
RYE-s00 bushels prime at 5ic.
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NOMINATIONS.
The Choice of Madison and Greene Re
publicaEs.
MADISON CouRrHoUsE, Va


MADISON COURTHOUSE. VA.
October 16, 1889
The Republicans of Madison and Greene
met at Stanardsville today and nominated
Thomas Y. FRY. Bsq, of this county. for
tie House of Delegates. 70 a good many
people here this was surprise. 1t was
known that MIR Fry was the choice Of has
party. but il was not believed that he could
Toe prevailed upon 10 accept the uomlna-
ton. Within The last few days he was re-
ported as declaring in the most emphatic
Sav that ne would under no circumstances
be - candidate. and that if nominated and
elected he would not serve. he was not
present at the convention TO-DAY, and 1t IS
not known that he has rccOnsidered or Will
reconsider this determination.
NORFOLK AND pRINCTss AMY EouI%AT1oNs.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
NorroLK. VA, October 1.-THE Norfolk
and Princess Anne Republican Senatorial
Convention met AT Mechanics Hall to-
highland n0minatedJ. NJ. Brockenbrough.
Of Princess Anne for the Senate. The
CITY Republican Convention was next
held, and Emmett j. Maun and +. w. Lem
isv were nominated for the House Of Dele
rateS from Norfolk
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

n A. cATlIS, 4 Il NJ, four dwellings 90 U
street between Tweniy-se'snih and Twenty
eighth
n. W. Bowg,tP. NJ. three lots oa Third street
near GsmDle's-hili PARK
GEORGE W. MAYO ION A. NJ. administraior's
sale OF household furniture, &c, 81 ioSs sna
f02l east Byrd street
JAS. MAcDoUGALI, u NJ. shelving, glass cssss
railing. ~.
WILLIAM JENKINS & son. ias0P. ~, bsas-
mas aud apples
L. POWERS, is5o p. NJ. bananas and pearz
J. II. VALENTINE, ioSo A. NJ, furnitare, no
tons, &a
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c,nmi,s Nominated for Congress.

NEW YORK. October 17.---Amos J. Cum
Minis was nominated tonight by the Tam
many Democrats Of the Ninth congress
sional district to fill the vacancy in the
next Congress caused by the death of ). ).
Cox
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A Boom for Governor Hin.


ATLANTA, Ga, October 17.-This was a
day Of feasting and reception with Gov
ernor Hill and his party. The Governor
rose early and was entertained by Governor
Gordon at breakfast. At noon he and the
members of his party We're driven to the
Capitol, where a special session of the
Legislature had been convened, this being
special thanksgiving day and legal
holiday. Governor Hill was introduced
bv Governor Gordon. Governor Hill
spoke briefly about the good feeling be-
tween the northern and southern States.
Roswell P. Flower had a good word for
New York as the place tor the Worlds
Fair. Chancellor Person. ex-Assist-
ant postmaster-General Stevenson, and
nt-General Porter made short
speeches, after which there was a general
handshaking At 2 o'clock the Capitol
CITY Club rendered the party reception.
At o'clock the Irish-Americans gave
General Collins a banquet. Governor Hill,
Governor Gordon, and all the visitors
were there. A feature of the banquet
was the frequent allusion TO Governor
Hill as the right man for the Democratic
nomination for President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18
LONDON RACEs.

LoxDog. October 1.-THE opening day
of the Sandown-Park autumn meeting:
The race for the great Sapling plate Of
900 sovereigns-for two-year,olds, tye
furlongs-was won by A b. Sadler's .Gaul;;
wauler: L. Cannon's Flaxen second and
Captain Orr-Ewing's Iosig ana >: Low
theirs Mecmorrogh ran dead heat for the
third place. There We're sixteen starters.
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MAXINE INrELLIGENch.

PORT OF RICHMOND OCTOBER "a. isss.
AR4fygn
Steamer Arle,. Deyo. Norfolk. msrchssdiss
aud passengers. -
steamer Ashland. Tunnlii, Philadelphia.
merchandise and passengers; :. ". hcCarrtcEs
sgent
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. ocrosss IL. issl
lByTeograpni
ARRIVED
Steamship Guyandoite. Now York. and sailed
FOR New York, merchandise.
steamship William Lswrencs, Providence,
merchandise.
chaiIdlse.
schooner W. Arlington. Providence, 10 ICED
coal
schooner A. W. Lewis. Boston. 10 load coal.
schooner II. n. Ogden, New YORK, 70 load coal
SAILED.
Steamship Oxford, Norfolk, uerensniise.
. Schooner 1. H. Russell, Portsmouth, cosi.
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eAt r,Moee STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. October l7.-Vircinls l0-40's, GH;
do SO, o.: baltimore and Onto stocg, ssssl ;
Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore nrst
certificates. 100 consolidated gas bonds, ll2;
DO. aiorE. I-.Alii.
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ON TO CHATTANOOGA.

ROME. GA, October l7.-Governor HILL
and party, of New York, arrived here at
g:lO tonight from Atlanta. They We're met
bv delegation of citizens in carriages and
driven immediately to the Armstrong Ho--
tel. The route from the depot to the hotel
was ablaze with fireworks, and the street
TOR blocks was lined with people, who
greeted their visitors coming with loud
and prolonged applause.
The party consisted Of Governor David
b. Hill, Hon. Patrick Collins, of Boston ;
Roswell p. Flower. Hon. Senator Pearson,
Hon. A. Blocker, ex-Mayor of New York !;
General Porter. General Lathrop, and
John n. Inman. Tue Armstrong Hotel
was beautifully decorated with national
cOlors.
Hon. John Temple Graves, editor of the
TRIBUNE, was master of the occasion and
first introduced Governor Hill, who made
a short speech. He was followedb Patrick
Collins, II. 7. Flower, Senator Pearson,
and John II. lnman.
A special train bearing the party moved
ont OF the Union depot for Chattanooga at
1f,3O tonight.
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Rr.ouR.
COTTON KEPogr

We quote Fias. sa,0ASa15. supsrdns. sara
sax; extra st5)asl75: family. sssSIso ps'sas
tamiiy, county. sL7oaSAss
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FARMViLLES FAIR.
A Splendid Crowd-The Tournament sc.
Especial telegram TO the Dispalcn.l


EARMyuIE. October IA brighter day
never daWnCl upon FarInyille and l am
ouite sure she never had bigger crowd. As
Ms fhe casc Yesterday. before Old Sol had
risen and salutcd the earth the good people
of the surrounding country began 10 al
rive % enjoy the programme 81 our Agri-
cultural aud Mechanical Fan, and by 10
o'clock the streets presented an animated
appearance People were here from every
quarter Of Virginia and many from North
Carolina ,,.
At 1880 o'clock Major Thomas White
head who Wa TO have addressed the us-
aemblv al the opening hour Of the rair,
nm by misunderstanding of the time was
moi present. was introduced 10 the crowd
ir the Planters Warehouse, aud Tor more
than one hour spoke upon agricultural
torics. TO which his auditors listened with
manifest interest.
THE TILTISG.
12o'clock foYty-odd knights assembled
p. the Norfolk and Western depot Tor III,
struetions. and at l240, under the command
of Chief Marshal John X. Martin, aided by
his assistants Measrs. G. &. Taliaterro, OF
Roanoke. A. l.. Woody, Of Crewc Va; {.
" Blsnton. Dr.. Of Cumberland. and A, A.
Cox ~ Farmville, were formed INTO line
ard headed by the chariot and band,
marched 10 the grounds IN kDightly order,
and a. they moved 70 the strains of lively
tune from stores, streets. houses, and even
bouse-fops came compliments for the gal
liant and graceful horsemen OF Virginia.
when the field OF conflict was reached an
elO0uent charge was delivered % ar. H.
ID. iancey, OF Lynchburg, and the tlltlnB
commenced in dead earnest.
FULLY 5000 witnessed the contest so
frsueht with exciting interest. winch con-
tinucd in the breasts OF Al until The, VIC
tors were announced as follows: MT; q; q.
Mosely. OF Charlotte. Knight Of Belieyiile,
first honor: Hr. q. 4. Jeter, Dr., OF Pow
hatan. Knight Of Powhatan, second honor
Mr. +. II. Fiippin, OF Amelia, Knight OF
Rev London, third honor; Mr.. n. II. scott
OF Fanuyille, Knight OF Oakland, fourth
honor.
These gentlemen were awarded respec-
lively one goId watch worth $40, one worth
go, one worth $50, end saddle and bril-
die valued at $25.
After few hours the crowd assembled
in the Opera-Housc, and the curtain arose
at 3 O'Clock upon scene Of rare beauty
and brillianey. The queen, Miss MIA
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TO nrNA1N A sEPARArE PATTY.

PARIS. October 1.-THE Radical leaders
finding the Moderates adverse TO conce-
ding single demand Of the Radical pro-
granme. have decided to remain q separate
party. The hostile attitude OF the Mod
crates insures a rapprocheHent with a por-
ton Of the kirhi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18

- wAsmSsros. October i7.-For vir-
FAIR ,ginla and North Carolina, fair I'll satur-
l-----Jdsy night, slightly warmer. westerly
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MARKET REPORTS,
AND CONNECTION THEREwITh THE
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
NEW YORK AND RICHMOND STOCKS.
lnr ,slsrraph . .he pIsps.eh.l

Daily Reports from Both Bozrds-Coftcn'
Grain, Flour. and Other Quotations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18

Nav YORK. October N.-toti0n steady; MD
ding 10 a-i6c. middling Orleans, 10 l%lca
sales, l3i bales FIXTURES closed quiet aud stesny'
sales, 1890 bales; October, fl0 i5atl0O: no
yember, $40 10agi0ll December. flO.O5etloW;
January, sI0O5asiGO5; February, Sl0.iisslols;
March, slN l5asi0is; April, sl02iaii0 Is NAY,
sl080asl03l; June, s096Asi0.N; July, tl~Ns
slOs2; August SO s6ati0.f1.
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, pe,xcp crApDyp ny DETECTIVES.

PARIS. October 1.-THE MafiR says that
Prince Ferdinand. of Bulgaria. who IS now
in Paris. fearing that attempts will be made
upon his life during his tour Of Europe, IS
taking every precaution to preserve ms
incoqniiO. The Prince il guarded 10y D0th
Ernnnh and RnlOarian letectlYcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18
CHICAGO
CHICAGO
AGO, October iT.-Thc lssdisg futures
REVIEW oF IRE CHICAGO MAaxEr.

REVIEW or fHE CHICAGO MAakEf,
CHICAGO. October II. Early trading Was rsfnsr
light In wDest To-day. aud the market ruled quiet
AMI barely steady for awhile. then became weak
with prices declining &c. thon rallied rnsner
sharply, prices gaining &C.. ruled easy, snd
closed about the same as ycsferdsy. Cora was
duh aud easier, though NJ times IN" marhet
ruled comparatively steady on purchases OF me
year. Novemo er. and hey by a prominent iccst
specGator. There was no nov OUTSIDE news
brought 10 bear on the market The market open
ell shade below the cosing quotations OF yecser-
day, changed but lille, closing isaAc lover tban
yesterday. Oats were weaker and lover, due 70
the receipts exceeding the estimates also 20 the
fact that shorts have covered OF late and longs
wanted 20 unload snd found few buyers oner-
ings we're free and prices recetcd saac., NAY
being tho weakest owing 20 che bulk OF ushinE
being Tor that month. Tork was fery scuse
aud prices irregular. the market closing al shout
the inside figures 4 little more ntore-t was
manifested "a lard. trssng bstng light frices
we're advanced 2Hssc.. but settled back sgs'e,
closiug quiet Tho marNst for ribs attracted ~
tie attention. Prices ruled 1s1Sc. higher LOT
October delivery. while the other deliveries "efs
without material change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18

PANS. October 1.-THE President gave a
reception and ball at the Eysee Palace
this evening in honor Of the Exhibition
prize-winners. Many notable foreigners
were present. Prince Ferdinand Of Bull
garia and ex-King Milan had chance
meeting at the Vaudeville Theatre TINS
evening. They conversed together Tor
some time. Prince Ferdinand Will go 10
Sheen House on SATURDAY..
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ryo1AYD's MERCANTILE sUPREIAcY.

LONDON, October l7.--The Pos. com:
mentinG on the project of the formation Of
a zollerYerein Of the American nations, says
that England, by reason of her possession
of Guinea and the Falkland islands, Is her
self q South American Power, and would
be entitled 10 see that nothing is done
tending to GUST her from ner mercantile
supremacy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

THE wRArsse IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
clear
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ATHENS, October 7.--Ninety-nine royal
personages will attend the coming royal
wedding in this city. The choirs are re-
hearsing q number of old Byzantine chants.
"Persen of Eschylus, music by the Prince
OF Meiningen. and "PhlioetetcS" OF 80.
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KEPoRTED MUTINY CONFIRMED.

LONDON. October ls.-rhe report of a
mutiny of Turkish soldiers at Canes,
Crete, is confirmed Otheers were beaten
and wounded. Chakir Pasha, the Cover
nor, is helpless.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET

ffyRHPO0L. OCTOBER lf-N0oh. easy
American mtdiling, Ga sales. tuOD bales;
speculation and export 200 bales; receipts. aooD
bales: American. LOO bales Futures weak:
October. s9-S4a5 4S-G4d; October and Nosem-
ber, 8 4O-0ia5 3g-6id. November and December,
X-6li: December ani January. S-otf.
January aud February. SG-6id. February AMI
March, sod; March aud April, 5s--oia
37-fid. May and June. il6id.
2 T. M-American good miidlng 3-iD1.
mlfdling. o i-iGi. low middnng, 5fsd. good or
binary. 5s,d.: ordinary. . b-l6i. sales Ameri-
eau, 800 bales october. f6-6fd., buyer De-
tober and November 3 396id., seller Novem-
Der and December, 30 Old. buyers. December
and January, 35-Gid., buyers; January AMI
February, 1l-Gid., buyer February ani
March, 5 36-6id., seller: March md April.
N-sid, buyer; April and May, 5s-5td. seller:
May and June. 3 se-6ld, seller Futures week.
T. M-October, fd5ld. buyers; October
and November 5Sl6id.. sellers; November ant
December 8 3-Gld.. seller: December aud Jan.
nary. January End February, February sni
March, 3 S0-6id.. seller: March and April.
585.sld., seller: April and May, ss-0ii.. seller
May and Juno. BOD, buyer Futures closed
steady. ..,,.-.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET
lRsportei for Ia, DisDstca.l
OCTOBER i1.-Nerkei quiet; prime. tAc.; er-
trs prime, fi,c.: fancy, 5Sc.; new tdry). "a
4bc.; shelled. 3a3sc. factory hand-picked, %
NC. The factories report orders coming IN w
WORT on next mouth.
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Market arm
QUOTATIONS.
MIBDLISd. l0Ac.
Low MippLfs9. S'<c.
aoopoRDisAEx. SIC.
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AUSTRIAN AND HUNGARIAN MINISTERS.
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.

DUBLIN, October 1.-THE trial of Father
McFadden and other persons charged with
having participated in the murder or Po-
lice-Inspector Martin at Gweedore IN
February last, began ut Marlborough to-
day. Counsel for the Crown and for the
prisoners alternately objected to certain OF
the men called as jurors. There was much
excitement in the courtroom: Several OF
the panel protested In an excited manner
against the objections advanced by the
counsel for the Grown, whereupon the
court adjourned for the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18

LONDON, October 17.-Mr. Morley, Lord
Granville, Sir William V. Harcourt, and
Lord Ripon viii have conference with
Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden tomorrow 10
decide whether it Is oppOrtune 70 declare
the details Of their home-rule proposals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-18

DANrzrG, October 1.-THE Russian impe-
rial Yacht Deriaya. with the Czarina on
board, arrived At Neufahrwasser. the port
of this city. The Car received the. Gamma
at Neufahrwasser and conducted her 70
snecial train. which started mt noon for st.
Petersburg. The Gar spent last night IN
saloon-carriage in which be travelled to
nantZlO
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pRrsInENT OF HAYrI.

Nrw YORK, October IA cable to the
Maritime Exchange to-day announced That
Hvppolite has been unanimously elected
President OF Hayti. In all u votes were
cast at the election.
The Press., 1889-12-19


 Do you know that one of the prettiest as we'll as most useful presents you can make is a nice pair of Slippers, or a pair of those shin- ing Rubber Boots that will make any boy or girl smile 8 big, happy smile? ? Maine, the Main Shoe Man, has a nice line of Holiday Slippers for men, women, boys, misses and children, made of Alli- gator, Goat. Plush, Patent Leath- CT, Velvet, Kid, MerinO, and those German Felt Slippers that are as easy as an old shoe and as warm as toast. Among the bargains \ offer Is a Mems Plush Slipper at $1, a Mems Goat Slipper at &1, a Ladies' Velvet Slipper at 75c., a Mems Kid Slipper at 25c.
 Come in and See them. We de- light to show our Goods and tell you our prices. If you have 25c. you can buy a pair, or you must have $A before you can do so, but whatever you may pay you can be sure that you could not buy them any cheaper anywhere else than at MAINE'S, the Main Shoe Mnn.
The Press., 1889-12-19

A very nervous old lady coming in on the l0,3O train at Des Moines the other night was put by the hotel clerk on the very top floor of the hotel. As the cham bermaid was bustling out of the room she stopped her and asked in trembling tone "Do you know what precaution the pro- prietor has taken against fire ?'
 "Yis, mum yis, mum, 2 said the bright one. "He has the place insured for twicet what it's worth."
The Press., 1889-12-19

"What is an -agnostic ?" asked Rollo, who was reading something by Huxley. 'sAn agnostic," replied his Uncle George, Sis man who loudly declares that he knows nothing, and gets mad and abuses you if you believe him. He says he doesn't know anything, but he really believes he knows everything"
The Press., 1889-12-19

The Hartford Courant has put out its
 annual almanac for 1890, giving political
 and other statistical matter in addition to fine illustrations and matter pertaining to
 an almanac. It is free to every subscriber of daily or weekly.
The Press., 1889-12-19

The "Weser Zeitung," of Bremen, says that another plot against the Czar has been discovered, and that number of military officers in St. Petersburg have been arrested on the charge of being con- cerned in it.
The Press., 1889-12-19

John P. Barstow, of Norwich, long connected with the Storrs school, IS in poor health and has gone to Florida for the winter.
The Press., 1889-12-19

Major J. 0. Kinney has resigned his position as city editor of the Hartford Courant, and has been succeeded by MT. Edward J. Phelps, who has been on the city staff of the Courant for the past year.
The Press., 1889-12-19

Major John A. Tibbits, consul at Brad. ford, England, is slowly regaining his strength -. -.-s .-
The Press., 1889-12-19

5 At New Haven, Conn, Dec. 18th, in the superior court, Judge Hall erased from the docket 301 cases, one of which had been on for nineteen years.
The Press., 1889-12-19

New London R. R. time table: Passenger trains leave Stafford Springs, going north-6.47, 9.54 a, m., 4.26 p. m.
 Going south-9.14 &. m., 2.39 and 7.49 D. m.
The Press., 1889-12-19

The poet, Whittier, has just passed hi 82d birth day.
The Press., 1889-12-19
COVENTRY.
IoUTH COVENTRY,

IA. s. PARKnR, Local Editor and Business Manager
 of Coventry Local Register.
 --Woodsfock cor. Putnam Standard Albert Hosmer has gone to Coventry in business connected with the cartridge shop of that place. He will be much missed in our church choir.
 Regular grange meeting next Monday evening. First and second degrees to be conferred.
 Concert, farmers supper, Santa Claus sleigh at the Methodist church Christmas eve. Though not advised of the fact. we presume there may be other attractions.
 Rev. F. E. Jenkins was in town over Sunday.
 Work on Tracy's factory annex is be- ing pushed.
 We would suggest that tracks on the snow in the fields adjoining the Bunker Hill road indicate that foxes are abroad.
 A pair of ladies mittena left at school house hall some weeks since can be ob- taiaed by calling there whenever the hall is open.
The Press., 1889-12-19
Young Men 1!

you thinking of making your best girl Christ mas Present. Lathrops Drug Store Is the place to find It. Elegant Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Jewel Cases,
 &c. &cs
The Press., 1889-12-19
MONSON.


 The winter term of Monson academy begins Thursday, Jan. 2. By the adver- tisement it will be seen that very favorable rates are made for boarding pupils. The academy is we'll equipped, has entire new buildings and apparatus, tried teachers, and is in every way upon an excellent basis. Its past reputation is first class, and it's present condition is worthy of it's past.
 The Methodist Sunday school has chosen these officers: Superintendent George l.. Keeney; assistant, Hiram A. Felton secretary and treasurer, Miss Julia Underwood; librarian, Miss Nellie F. Squire chorister, Daniel Watson organ ist, Miss Jennie Day.
 Although the Flynt granite company is running on its winter schedule, it has about 20 stone cutters at work, and tie number will probably be increased soon.
The Press., 1889-12-19

The Boston Merchants Association en. tertained ex- President Cleveland, Andrew Carnegie, Henry w. Grady, and others, one evening last wsek. MT. Cleveland made an earnest plea for ballot reform, and MT. Grady spoke on the race problem in the south.