The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-27

Iynchburg, Va, Oct. 26-Special.-The
second day of the fair was usnered In
with clear skies and with a crispness
I'm the October air that was exceedingly
braGng and refreshing. The Increase in
attendance ever that OF yestei day was
very gratifying TO the management, ana
the question Of whether or not the fair
is success is now assured beyond
the shadow of a doubt in the atirma-
tive. There are great many more aru-
cles now on exhibition, and consequently
fl is more attractive than it was yester-
day. There Is also an increase in the
number of freaks and curiosities.
Pawnee Bill started things In motion
this morning by giving his parade 10
town where II attracted considerable at
tention.
Senator Hi arrived at 517 this after
noon. The reception at the depot, though
inpronptu was huge. The various clubs
asst mblod At headquarters at 4.5O, and
headed by the Pawnee band the column
OF about three thousand men in line
marched 10 the depot. In front Of the
line the trumpet and rooster corps on
horseback made the air ring With their
loud trumpeting. At the depot the Flam-
beau and Democratic clubs lined upon the
platform to await the coming OF the
tain Some one announce hat Cover
WAS in a private car just above the depot.
The Fambeau Club then marched up TO
the car and gave three lousing cheers and
n tiger for Governor Hot and party
After a few minutes of vociferous cheer
ing the distinguished gentleman made MS
aIpcarance on the platform OF the car
and delivered a short speech In which he
assured his hearera that the old North
State would be enrolled in the Democratic
columns of November Sth.
Mayor Yancey invited Holt 10 stay
over and participate in the ceremonies
incident TO Senator Hills visit, but he
declined with much regret, stating that he
was prevented from staying by pohtlcdl
apDointmcnts which he felt compelled
to keep. He left Messrs. Cameron and
Cunningham, of his staff, to represent
him. The club then returned to the plat
form and arranged themselves in columns
leading from the train to the carriages.
Promptly at BIZ the train came in sight.
This was the signal for an outburst or
thunderOus applause and the booming or
an artillery salute from the hill just above
the station Finally, Mr.. Hill, escorted
by Senator Daniel and others, appeared
and marched through the columns. The
applause was deafening as he took his
seat in the carriage and the crowd could
not be kept back by the score Of police
men present. All around the carriage the
people surged. throwing up their hats
and shouting Hill. Hill. Hill. Finally order
was restored, and the columns moved
towards Main street through packed
streets. At every corner the crowds
were so dense that passing was difficult.
In every window and on every porch
ladies focked and waved hands and
handkerchiefs as the procession passed.
The guest in the carriages were kept con-
tinually bowling as they proceeded up
Ninth to Main, up Main to Fifth, up
Fifth TO Church, and down Church to
the Arlington Hotel, where the column
halted. Then Senator Hill held an in
formal reception, shaking hands and
acknowledging intrOductiOnS with the
many who came to grasp the hand Of
the distinguished son of New York. Sena-
tor Hill was taken in charge by Major
Daniel and carried to the latter's home.
The reception though informal, was a
great ovation. A majority of the stores
were closed in honor Of the occasion.
No business will be done here tomorrow.
as nearly all the stores will be closed to
allow the people TO participate in the
ovation.
The death Of Mr.. William Mclaughlin.
father of Postmaster James Mclaughlin,
occurred about l o'clock to-day. Mr.. Me-
Laughln was seventy-one years of age,
and was a native of Ireland. He has
been living in this country about forty
years