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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-30
ROOM 20, TIMES BUILDING.

For RENT G
26l1 east Grace street, s4O0 per annum.
III Morris : rect. 1886 per Annum.
$50 north seventh street. $50 er annum.
1l1S Grove avenue, 1900 ner annum.
1lS north Twentieth street, Z IS per annum.
500 north 25th street. $40 per annum.
2OO3 east Broad. Sa4O per 8nnum.
105 north Beach street 82D er annum.
40i north Second street. go per annum.
322 north 9th street, ZIG per annum.
404 north 18th street. 500 per annum.
619 north Third street, 400 per annum.
57 Mosby street. 300 rer annum.
go north 18th street. $3.50 per annum.
S0N north 26th street. $3.50 per mum.
3OO5 east Jar hall street, Sl5D Ter annum.
pos east Main street, 8i50 rer annum.
11C9 east Main street, $50 per annum.
10 eseryolr street. Sl5) per annum.
III Reservoir street. $3.50 per annum.
STORES.
1905 east Main street, sl,4OO per annum.
2S north tlf h street, 80 per annum.
zoe west Broad street. $500 per annum
300 north 25th street, S275 per annum.
9l0l east } arshall. 800 per annum.
and many SMALLER HOUSES and STORES
elsewhere. Call for our PR TED lENT
LIST. j. b. ELAN Il CO,
Phone 53L lll3 east Main street.
Op.n-ft
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the week ending to-day: Receipts. 135 pack
aQoe. deliveries. AGA nackaree.

the week ending to-day: Receipts. 135 pack
ages; deliveries, AGA packages.
Excess OF deliveries over receipts for
the week ending to-day: 800 packages.
United States Internal revenue collections
for the city " Richmond, Va, to-day: Cigars
and cigarettes, $4,sl6.35; plug tobaccos.
S~l,09i22; special tax, $54.1I. fetal,
$6.S94.74.
United States internal revenue collections
for the city Of Richmond, Va. for the week
ending to-day: Cigars and cigarettes. $685.
SS1; plug tobaccos. S1T. 025.06; special tax,
$5417. Total. 81, S1O.23.
our Mr.. T.. X. Victor arrived In Rich
mond via the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad on the OBS train
from New York this afternoon. He was
accompanied by Mr.. w. Krlele. Just from
Germany. who will have a position I'm the
Office OF Messrs. +. X. Victor & Co.
Registered at the Tobacco Exchange to-
day: James II. Gray, Petersburg.
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
KIclmond. M. OcL. 81. 1s9

II'UIf0IU, FU.f VEt' 81 iotA.
OCcrinrs-Wheat 1880 bushels; corn, 544
bushels. peas. - bushels.
Sales Corn. 4f+ bushels.
Qu.farous-Wheat-Longberry. 73c. 10
IT,. m.1.d. 72c. 20 7Gc.; shOrtberry, zoe.
10 &c.,. so. . red. nc. to 75c. Corn
W'.te Virginia, new dag LOTS, 4jc. to
&c.. $50. % white. nominal. Winter oats
f.r .eelJ. Csc. 10 42c.; No. . mixed, 354c.
o. &c. SO. 3 mixed, 33c. TO 34c. Rye,
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VOKH RIVER LINE via WEST POINT.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
THE FAVORITB ROUTE TO BALTIMORE
PHILADELPHIA AND NEW fORh.
LEAYE RICuMOND:

IitAIN NJ ~ CIV 4 -
Z OCAL EXPRESS, daily except sunday.
II Stops at all stations. Al Lestor Manor
connects with Stage for Walkertoni also con
meets with Baltimore steamer at West folnt'
TRAIN No. 10. 4:45 L. N.
DALTIMORE LIMITED, daily except sun
- day for West Point. connecting win
York river steamer for Baltimore. AT Balti,,
more steamers connect with Baltimore ana
OHIO railroad for Washington, Philadelphia
and New York. FARE: Richmond 10 Balti-
mere 50; To Washington, 50; 10 Philadel-
min. $3.50; New York. $50:
STEANERS LEAVE BALTIMORE 4 T. u
DOR WEST POINT, daily except Sunday,
i thence by Richmond and Dlnyille rail-
road 10 Richmond. arriving at 9'Oo A NJ
anu TRAI No. a.. 6:1O A. NJ
r OCAL MIXED, daily except SUNDAY;
IL leaves T~wenty-third street station Tor
West Point and intermediate points. -
"TYcket office at station foot o. Virginia
street omen 800 A. N. 10 600 L. M, and
from 40 10 500 A. M.
Snf w. A. TURK,
rrs ~ Manager. Gen. Passenger Agent.
" II GRTV'N, General Manager.
]. s, b. THOMPSON. Superintendent.
]. q. POTTS, Passenger Agent.
p1p Main street. Richmond
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WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
TXpOETs NJ D

Sew York. oct. 29.-The export Of gold
from New York for the week ending to-
day Was $1,000; a. silver, S497, 23l. The
import, OF gold were S2t4,15 Of silver,
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BY Z. A. Catlin, Auciioneer,
sand z north Eleventh street.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF
LOT, CLAY AND TWENTY FIRST STREETS.

By virtue Of a decree Of the Chancery Court
of Richmond city entered October -, ,o9I' IA
the suito OF Hardwicke II Mitchell against ";
T. Loving administriv and others, J Will sell
at public auction, on the premises. on
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4rH,
at 4:3O P. NJ. the irregular 10: OF land com
mencing at the no fheast corner OF Gay
and Twenty-hrst streets. fronting one hun-
dred feet on Twenty-frst street.
CONWAY r. SANDS,
I'll - D,r,nofuofnDa
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The FIRsr NATIoNAL BASKoF

The FIRsr NATI)SAL BAgKoF
EICHNOND. ~.
richmond, VA, September %, 1892.
CPECIAL NOTICE.
This bank has inst completed its new
money-vault. which has been equipped with
the most improved safety boxes. These are
being rented TO customers and others at
prices ran. ing from s. to 20 per annum, &C
cording to size. Persons now having in the
custody Of the bank pro Jert not already
trau-terred 70 these boxes are requested to
ca | and arrange for sue transfer.
oc .s.6t II. G. BURNLll, Cashier.
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VINO wan Gur,. CIrr.l.nd,s Mriority?

Judging from the many advertisements
OF our co-workers. together with their
fattering talks. we are OF the opinion
that something is doing in real estate
circles. Now, won't some Of the property
owners, who are anxious TO sell, buy.
borrow. loan money, or rent out their
property give us a show? We have a
full force who are anxious to be put TO
work. DO not overlook US.
Chewing & Rose.
Real Estate Agents, A~uctioneers and
Brokers, No. 6 north Tenth street.
Misses Minna and Blanch Dimmock. OF
Gloucester, nieces OF Captain Marion
Dimmock. OF this city, and two very beau
tiful and charming young ladies. are Wis
ting Mrs. John II. Williams. OF Franklin
street.
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EOR RENT.

EOR RENT-TwO FURN SHED ROOMS,
i with or without BOARD, IN a pleasant
neighborhood. Apply at or address 3OG south
Fourth street. selS-tf
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CONWAY r. SANDS,
S ecial Commissioner.

Harduicke 4 Mitchell who sue &C., rlain-
tn. gainss w. T.. LoElngs Admlnlstrl1
and ais, Defendants--In the Chancery
Court Of the City Of Richmond.
/. Charles w. Goddin. clerk Ok said court
certify that the boni required OF the sps-
cial commissioner by the decree IN SAID cause
OF Octo er %. 1892 has been duly giy en-
Il1iyen under my hand this 10th day OF Oc-
ocsjtd CHARLES W. GODDIN. Clerk.
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AUCTION sALEs-Mondsy.
by y. Selden TAYLOR h Son.
Heal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
Once: Corner Eleventh and Bank streets.
ATTENTION!
Real Estate Investors!
AND ALL PERSONS IN WANT OF MEDIUM
SIZE. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND
CENTRALLY-LoCATED HOMES.
EXTRAORDINARY SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT. OF
An ENTIRE BLOCK
CONSISTING OF
Eight Very Heat and Attractive Two
Story Brick Dwellings,
Nos. 21s. POI. 22s, 225. POT. 22o, 23i, AMI 233, N
KNOWN AS "WAvERLY PLACE" SIT
UATED ON THE EAST SIDE
Nos. 2is. pol. 223, 225. POT, 22e, 23l, n 2s3, "
KNOWN AS "WAyERLY PLACE" SIT
UATED ON THE EAST SIDE
SECOND STREET BETWEEN CANAL AND
BYRD STREETS, CONTAINING SEVEN
ROOMS EACH, BES DIES THE BATH
ROOMS AND USUAL MOD
ERN IMPROVEMENTS.
THIS PROPERTY Is NOW OCCUPIED BY
FIRsT-CLAss TENANTS AT THE RATE
OF eco PER ANNUM EACH.

In pursuance OF a decree OF Richmond
Cbancery Court. rendered October ~, 1892, IN
the suit OF William Il. Tanner, trustee, against
l.. {. Younger and others, | Will, as special
commissioner. appointed for the purpose
proceed 10 sell the aforementioned REAL
ESTATE at public auction, on the promises
on
MONDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1892.
commencing at o'clock p. NJ. This is your
opportunity to make a good and safe invest
ment or TO secure a nice. c lmfortable home at
a moderate cost, so don [ fail TO avail yourself
OF 1t. A plat OF THIS PROPERTY can be seen
at the a~uctioneers' office.
TERMS: Ono-tourth cash. the balance at six,
twelve an1 eighteen months. notes. with in
terest added from da Of sale, and the title
retained until the whole purchase money Is
paid and a conveyance is ordered by the
{ Ourt The purchasers will be required to
keep the improvements amply insured Tor the
benefit OF the parties in int est.
A. W. PATTERSON,
Special Commissioner
". f.. TANNER. TRUSTEE, 20. PLAINTIFF.
AGAINST l.. c.. YOUNGER AND WIFE AND AIS,
D"EFESDASTs-IN THE CHASCERY COURT OF
THE CITY OF Richmond.
]. Charles ". Goddin. clerk Of said court,
certify that the bond required OF the special
Commissioner by the decree in said cause Of
18th October, 1892. has ueen duly given.
Given under my hand this I'D day October,
1892. CHAKLES w. GODDIN.
oc20-lt Clerk.
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nor RENT.
No. zoo west Jroad street, large store with
floor above, rent low.
DENOON, TUPPFR & CO..
S2l Nam street.
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REAL ESTATE Ar PRIVATE SALE.

+ AND1NWESTENDA AT PANICPRICES.-T
l. mus sell at once Tor lmost ANYTHING l can
handsomPst land in the West End Street-car
line on two sides. and pretty shade-trees on
ali streets. Big money in 1t.
n. ". BOWIE.
oc3O-2. Real Estate.
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Weported by Messrs. John J.. Williams Il
sons. Bankers. corner Tenth and Main
Streets
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10 r r e T..

EOR RENT.
No 20 Lombardy treet between Main and
Cary streets, d rooms. 3 % per annUm.
DENOON, IUPP Il ~ CO.,
s21 Main street.
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DOR RENT.
No 1913 west Cary street. detached frame
dwelling. 6 rooms. Sl20 per mum.
DENOON, UPPER & CO.,
h2l Main street.
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w LIMA and Sonth Carolina for some good
wholesale house by q young man OF hrst-class
qualifications Best OF references given.
Groceries preferred. Address Box No. ias.
harlotte. y G. oc2y-4t
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WANTED-TwO MORE.-I CAN TAKE
w TWO GIRLS TO BE EDUCATED with
my own in my SELECT HOME SCHOOL,;
si2 for whole session. Charges include TUT
ton. Latin French. German. Music. Mathe-
mates and usual English branches. Board.
&c. Best references given aud required
JOHN ii. HOLIDAY,
oc2S- su2t&W2t' Holiday. Va
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GOOD SALARY GUARANTEED TO
" AIDES WILLING TO Do WRITING
FOR ME ATTHEIR HOMES. Address me in
own handwriting, with, stamped en- ei.op,e.
Miss EDNA l.. SMYTHE. South Bend Ind,
proprietor of the famous Gloria Water for
the Complexion. ocl5-sa,su&wel2t
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WANTED-A POSITION IN A DRUG
w STORE by young man. Has had thir-
teen years experience. Address M. y" care
S Cartwright. l0S Shockoe Slip. Richmond,
Va. oc 26-lw
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WANTED:
mess people
of Virginia
and N r h
Carolina to
X n o W that
there is being
sold in their
midst q Type
writer a
has received
tn o highest
endorse
from hast
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w AND THIRD FLOORS WITH BOARD.
Address E. W. care Of Carrier No. Is.
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VTANTED-OCCUPANTS FOR BRIGHT
w AND DESIRABLE FLOOR; hot and cold
water: centrally located on Grace street.
Terms reasonable. Address Box IS. oc2-tf
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NVANTED-THE PUrLIC TO KNOW
w that all the NEW YORK DAILY AND
SUNDAY PAPERS rs well as RICHMOND
PAPERS can be. found at r. G.. MYERS. 100
east Broad street. corner First. oci6-
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A YOUNG MAN OF TWENTY-FIVE DE-
N SIRES q POSITION with some good
airy nc OBJECT at first. Address ENER ~, No.
433, corner Spring and Pine streets. oc3O-lt'
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WANTED-GENTLEMAN AND MOTHER
w desire TWO NICELY-FCRNtSHED
ROOMS with BOARD. Private family pre-
ferred. L." 1926 Cary street. oc 30-1t
The state herald., 1892-09-16

A bloody duel took place on the och a,
Dadc,lllc, Tnllapoosa county, Alabama. which
will rcsul, In tue death OF both the combat.
ants. The tragedy grew out of political
quarrel. Scott Pearson, Kolb man, and
Daniel White, Jones follower, are the lead.
ers OF their respective factions Ia their couu.
~. They are both men OF Iron nerve. They
met ut 6adcyille aud became cngngei.ln hot
political discussion The lie was passed aud
both men agreed In Ugh, II ont with pistols
The regulation distance wn. measured OIL III
the public square and the battle commenced
They fired simultaneously, both shots taking
effect, The shooting was kept up until every
chamber Of their pistol. had been discharged,
when both Pearson and White sank To the
earth from exhaustion, The aim OF each man
was true and both men will die.
The state herald., 1892-09-16

Judge Seeds has decided the suit between
panies in favor Of the latter.
Mr.. Hancock, late Of Ration, has leased the
Aztec hotel property at Springer for term
of three years, and will begin business at
once.
The Chavez family, in Rio Arriba, have
In their possession copper kettle made over
100 years ago from ore extracted from the
mine near Abiquiu.
A huge rattlcsnakc got into the blacksmith
shop Of the American mine at lllllsboro, and
for time had things all his own way, but
was eventually attacked and killed.
Judge James o'Brien, In chambers, has
vacated the injunction against the Ration
Water Works Company, they furnishing a
5000 bond, assuring protection TO settlers
along the Sugarite Creek In Colfax county.
p PARENT, n boo, and shoe merchant OF
Albuquerque, was recently the victim Of a
''gold brick swlndlcr" He loaned 81 600 on
what purpor,ed to be a gold brick, but which
aftcrwara proved to be giided brass. The
swindlcr escaped.
The amount allotted TO New Mexico, fol
the survey Of public lands, for the coming
year. Is 10000, an increase OF $4,000 over
the amount for ls9a. The allotment is III.
vided into $4,000 for public lands proper,
and 5000 for railroad grant lands.
Governor Prince has made the following
appointments, each Of the persons to hold
Office for the term Of five years: Robert Black,
The state herald., 1892-09-16

In the yard adjoining the Clark Telescope
Mandatory In Cambridge the large photo.
graphic doublct TO be used nj the Harvard OBJ
serva,ory was on the 10th given II, Initial
trial at photographIng the stars.
The instrument was devoid Of all lis regu.
latlng machinery, but, considering the fact
that Wa it. first trial, and that there arc yet
some alterations To be made, the experiment
answered the makers expectations. Two ey-
posurcs were made and the results were salts.
factory. The instrument Is the gift Of Mis-,
q W. Brush Of New York to the Harvard Oh.
seryatory. !, viii be set up In Cambridge and
be fully tested, after which II will eventually
be seni 10 the Harvard observatory IN Peru,
where the conditions for Its successful opera.
ton arc greater than In any place In this
country,
The state herald., 1892-09-16
BACK FROM ARCTIC SEAS.
The Pcary Expedition Escapes with the
Loss of One Man.


The Pearv expedition. which left st. Johns
New Foundland, In the summer Of 1891 to
make explorations In North Greenland. re-
turned there on the llth on the Kite. One
member of the party-verhocfI-lost his life
In the lee fields around Mccormick bay
Otherwise the expedition met with no serious
mishap.
The party wintered at Red Cliff. and by the
middle Of April the weather had sufficiently
moderated to permit an exploration OF the
immediate ncighborhood. April aand the
work Of transferring headquarters to McCor-
mick bay was begun. This proved difficult
task, and not until May 81 was the new camp
established. May 18th, Lieutenant Pcary,
accompanied by three Esqumaux and sixteen
dogs, started on his long Journey to the north.
June sth The headof StSGcorgs .joid wa
reached.
The norihward journey was continued as
far as the eighty-sccond parallel, when an
impcnetrablc mountain chain compelled the
party 10 defect their course TO the southeast
An opening was finally discovered and July
9TH the party found itself at the head Of u
great bay In latitude sl.3., longitude n.
This was named Independence bay, In honor
of the day OF It's discovery, and the glacier
flowing north into It was christened Academy
glacier.
The land IN this section was almost entirely
free from snow. II was covered with glacial
debris and stones Of nil sizes. Flower, grew
plentlfully and several varieties Of insects
were found. Musk oxen, foxes, harcs and
several species Of birds were also abundant
The state herald., 1892-09-16

The GARFIELD race track at Chicago received
y black eye In the city council meeting Mon.
day hight Tho ordnance licensing the
track, which was vetoed by the mayor VA.
tabled. II was thought that the council
would Try Ia pass the ordinance oyrr the may.
or's veto, hut this proved no, to be- The ease
Revolutions which We're introduced ordering
M Investigation Into the charges that the po.
llcc wcrc nctua,od hy n si0O0o brihc fiom the
llnn ihornc people IN thclr raid on Garfield
Park were also tabled, m also wrr- u set ~
resolutions To investigate the conduct Of tho
police IN the GARFIELD raid.
Justice blumc Discharged all the defendant
jockcy., starter hni employees who were mr.
rested nj Garfield puri. week ngo Last Friday
for violation ~ the amusement ordinance. lie
says II puzzled him to know why the police
had failed Ia arrest the principals AMI own.
crs ot the itnck rather than tho smali.fry. hut
he considered II his duty to discharge the
puauupff
The state herald., 1892-09-16
sEHRING SEA ARBITRATION.
Second Phase OF the Negotiations Passed
In Safety

Second Phase OF the Negotiations Passed
In Safety.
The second phase OF the Bchring Sea .arbi.
tration has been passed In safety, and closed
on the It'll with the exchange Of cfs.s between
the agents Of the principals. The prepare.
tion OF the original ease for the United States
has largely engaged the attention Of Secfe-
tary J.W. Foster. 1t cmbodlcs most minute
historical collation. OF the acts connected with
the Russian ownership Of Alaska, so far as
they bear upon the question Of maritime jur-
isde.ion In Behring Sea and control OF the
seal fisheries. There Is also an exhaustive
analysis Of the correspondence early In the
present controversy between the governments
Of Great Britain and Russia touching the
question OF Jurisdiction; recital OF the Rus
sian ukasc rcserving the waters OF the Behring
Sea for the exclusive use OF Russian fisher
men and sealcrs. and a strong argument TO
show that the entire right OF Jurisdiction, as
serted by Russia, was acquired by the United
States under the terms Of the treaty OF ces.
slon negotiated by Secretary Seward In 1867.
All the ammunition il not exhausted, and
II may safely be assumed that the representa-.
tiyes Of the United States have reserved sui.
heicnt material to enable them 10 make
strong counter ease. This will be the next
or third phase Of the arbitration.
Senator Morgan, the only one OF the United
States arbitrator In this country, has been
supplied with copy Of the British case, and
the representatives Of the United States gov.
eminent have already begun TO scrutinizc the
document.
The state herald., 1892-09-16

Since the recent miners troubles Iawless.
ness has run riot In the mountains about
JcllIco. white cap organization that enme
into existence about two months before the
outbreak has been especially active. aud
scores Of men ON the mountains who did no,
come actively To the assistance OF the miners
have been brutality beaten. The white cap.
do not coulpn their work To the rural dis.
trlcis alone. Jelilco has large chapter Of
the order. and Monday night gave shocking
display Of their brutal ty. They were seized
with vIr'uou. .pa.m and made raid. cap.
turing seven women of the town and several
OF their male companions, They were
dragged by about thirty white caps To a grove
and stripped Of every stitch Of clothing,
thrown over fallen log and dashed until the
blood dropped from the wounds. One Of the
women Is believed 10 be fatally beaten.
The state herald., 1892-09-16
IN FULL BLAST.
THE CARNIVAL AT ST. LOUIS Ex-
cEEDINo ALL EXPECTATION. !
Grand Opening Of the Expos,tion-Ths
Gilmore Concerts-Nancy Hanks to :
i'oat the Mile Record at the Fair.


ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 7.-1he ninth annu.
III season OF the st. Louis Exposition
opened this evening in the presence Of
an enormous crowd, every portion Of
the magnificent building, covering as
1t does an area Of six acres, being
thronged. Gilmore with his band one
hundred strong will give four concerts
daily in the grand Music hall until o..
tober 2od, and number Of special my
steal programs and special days have
been arranged. The National Travel
ers' Protective association have ar.
ranged for n grand parade on October
LIST, on the afternoon Of which day the
Yelled Prophet will arrive by water
and after military parade, hold
public reception at the Exposition,
which promises to be even more sue.
cessful than anticipated this year.
Arrangements are in active progress
for the great annual Fair, which takes
place the first week in October, and
among the Numerous attractions an
nounced for that week will be attempta
on the part Of Nancy Hanks and Mar.
tina Wilks, the two fastest trotting
horses in the world, to break the mile
record recently established by tho
former.
The next illumination will be on tho
18th, and the success Of the four illumi-
nations already held is sufficient
guarantee Of more magnificent spec
tacle than ever on this occasion.
The $4,000 lights with the count.
less triumphal arches and clusters
of globes form n magnificent spectacle,
while the electrical panorama and
pyrotechnic devices hold the crowds
enchanted each evening. An illustra-
ton is given of the Grant statue with
The state herald., 1892-09-16
THE POET AT REST.
FUNERAL OF JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Last Tributes of Inspect to the Quaker
B0at

Poet.
Amesbury, Massachusetts, was thronged
last Saturday with those who gathered from
far and near to gaze for last time upon the
features Of the dead poet, John g. Whittier
and pay the last tribute of respect and love to
that patriot bard, honored by nation In life
and mourned by nation In death.
All over the city ilags were at hali-mast and
the public buildings were decorated with en-
blems Of mourning.
The remains Of the departed poet, encased
with n rich broadclotf-covcred caskct and
surrounded With beautiful floral tributes, lay
In state In the parlor of the home Of the late
poet, on Friend street, from 10 a. IN. to 2 p.
IN, During that time thousands passed In
and took farewell glance At the calm peace
full face Of the poet, who had furnished them
so much Of inspiration and hope.
AT $3.50 o'clock the funeral services were
held In the garden In the rear of the house.
There was n large attendance. The Quaker
form OF service was used In accordance with
the request Of the deceased. The intermcnt
was In the Friends section OF Union cemetery
Mt Bartlctts Corner. Floral tributes were
received from all over the country, many OF
the pieces being very elaborate. The IIaver-
hill city government were present in n body,
coming on special train. The Loyal Legion
OF the United States was represented by n
delegation Of ten members. The Whittier
club of lIaverhill and several other orgaulza-
tons were present.
kilograms and letters were received from
number of distinguished people expressing
sympathy and grief. Among them We're mes
sagcs from James q. Blaine, Frcdrick Doug
las, Ex-Governor John ID. Long, Hon. r. T.
Davis and Alfred II. Love.
Business In the town was suspended through
out the afternoon.