The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1889-10-15
STATE FAIR OPENS
With the Usual FOrmalitieS by the
Governor.
The Beauty and Extent of the Displays
Rarely Eqaaled.
AbOrigines from Western North
Carolina in Camp.
The Great Trades Parade Which Will
Take Place Today.

Tire Novel Bateman-KnOwlesR Marriage.
Miss Knowles Only I6 Years Old. Ex-
Swell the List.
THE GLOBE BpREAU,l
3, RALEIGH, n. c., Oct IA
s<.The State Fair was opened today in
the usual way. The procession formed
ati the Yarboro, and the Governor and
President w. G. Upchurch were escorted
to the grounds by Chief Marshal Herbert
Norris and his aides A band of eighteen
pieces, from Steele Greek, Mecklenburg
county, FURNISHES the music this year.
GOV. FOwLE OPENS THE FAIR.
The Governor in declaring the fair
formally opened, after its presentation
b. President Upchurch, took occasion to
speak of the excellence of the present ex-
Hbition in all respects, particularly in
an agricultural point Of view. Short
speeches were also made by Marshal
Norris and Col. Polk.
Your correspondent visited the fair to-
day and was struck by the
EXTENT AND BEAUTY OF THE EXHIBITS.
Really there is something to be seen and
it is well displayed. What remains of
tie once immense exposition building is
well utilized. Farm products, fruits, etc,
fill most of it. The fruits are for the
first time properly shown ON plates.
,Sne forage plants, vegetables, &c, are in
profusion, while the field products, such
as grain, &c, are displayed in boxes
whose sides are of wire netting. This
permits them to be seen to particular adj
vantage.
THE MACHINERY
is shown in what was once the court of
the exposition building. There is far
more of it than usual.
I The State agricultural department
makes a considerable display, much Of
which has been seen before.
THE INDIANS
arrived today, and have their tents on
the grounds. OF course they are not
segular wigwams, for it has been nearly
4 century since the Cherokees have lived
in that sort Of habitatiOn.
No one ever saw so many shows on
the grounds All are what are known
as innocent amusements and no one eau
can complain that there are no sights to
be seen. Such a collection of 'freaks"
is rarely gotten together. Canvass tents
dot the grounds.
What is known pOpularly as floral
halP is we'll filled. There is not so much
sameness.
BLACKWELLS DURHAM BULL
occupies his usual honored place, right
at the main entrance. This time there is
a new design, and a lifesiZe bull bearing
the world en- his back, is a feature.
The Raleigh merchants have had their
pride aroused and some of the largest
make pretty displays.
EXHIBITS ERoM OTHER FAIRS.
Six car loads of exhibits from the AL
ALBANIA Fair arrived here today and three
car loads from the Warrenton Fair. All
will be we'll displayed. Droves of sheep
and cattle passed in the gate today. The
pens and stalls are all filled. Of course
a good many are shown, but it will not
be until tomorrow that Capt. B. Z. Will
hanson will exhibit the superb animals
from his breeding farm something
which all should see.
THE FARMERS ALLIANCE
comes out strong at the Fair. 1t is the
in the fair Field products it shows in
large variety. A great deal of cotton is
displayed by county alliances.
THE WEATHER TODAY
was very cherries and was the only
drawback. Not a great deal of rain fell
and there was an obliging cessation for
the formal opening, but fair always
looks best in the sunshine. The weather
prophets one and all joined in predict
ing a bright week. Good weather is the
one thing needed. Everything else IS
here.
THE BATEMAN MARRIAGE.
Mr.. A. NJ. Bateman and Miss Joseph
inc Knowles, the young lady who to-
morrow is to become his wife, are already
here. The sister of the bride-elect came
with her. The marriage will attract an
immense crowd tomorrow. Nobody here
ever saw wedding in public and this
one will catch them all. There have
been many additions to the brides we'd
ding presents She is lucky woman to
get so many nice and useful things and
also such a clever fellow as Bateman ap-
pears to be. Some people ridicule the
marriage, but all will go 10 see it, never
theless. Mr. Bateman is % years of age.
Miss knowles Is only 10.
SAM JONES.
1t was learned today that Sam Jones
will not come here next October unless
a very large auditorium be prepared for
him. 1t is said that one man will put in
s. 800 for the building of such an audi
torium.
AN UNFOUNDED RUMOR.
The rumor that postmaster Shaffer
had resigned as custodian of the post
office building is untrne. a great many
Improvements are 10 be made at once.
The ceilings of the rooms on the first
second and third floors will be taken
out, as all are badly cracked. New ones
will replace them and then all will be
handsomely frescoed. This will greatly
improve the appearance of things. \
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