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bunting and flags were used in its con-
struction. while expensive metallic bril-
lants were employed TO produce the giis.
tening effect. The work was commenced
in the basement of the arm nearly three
weeks ago, but owing TO the large size OK
the design 1t was impossible TO secure
shed in the city large enough to accommo-
date it, and so the float was built 81 tns
Exposition. Grounds.
The Goodman Manufacturing Company
had design which was somewhat similar
to that of Saks's and about as handsome.
II represented revolving hemisphere and
was drawn by eight horses led by footmen
uniformed in the national colors.
DISPLAY or csocKERY.
The two crockery houses-E. =. TAYLOR
a Co., aud the Richmond China
Company--each made excellent displaya
sThe first- st-named firm had float repre-
senting dining-soom in which besuti-
ful table wss ses. A colored butler was
engaged in setting things sight In the
APARTMENT, and now and then would ring
bell 10 announce that the meal was ready.
The design OF the Richmond China Com.
pany was decidedly unique. It was :
palace built Of plates. and over ito root
was suspended mammoth co6co-
pot. AT intervals 9 button "bobbed up
serenely" through the top Of the POI and
then disappeared.
had Tm WucLn RAH1L
Tho Singer Sewing Machine Comoany
had q ys<y eleyos danlsn seDseeenltne 1
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TIE PRETTY pATRoL-wAGoN.

Behind the police came a trlm-looking
vehicle, fresh from the manufacturers
hand and bright with paint and varnish.
IL was attractive and inviting to look upon.
but few will care TO ride IN it, for the con-
veyance is no other than the much-talked-
of patrol-wagon, which will haul offenders
to the " lookup"
Upon this tempting yet repellant vehicle
rode detachment OF police even more
majestic than usual in their garb of au-
thority. and upon their elevated perches.
The vehicle was in charge of Sergeant B.
+. Howard, who commanded the following
officers: " Pendleton. {. III. Sweeney. +.
&. Bailey, j. II. Harris, Lewis Werner.
Alvin Burnett, and l.. Frayser.
The vehicle. which made its appearance
in public for the first time yesterday. will
be valuable addition to the police de-
partment. and will fulfil a much-needed
function. Ii is feet high TO the drivers
seat and over feet inches long, with two
wide steps behind it, solid brass rails and
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DAYS FEATURES.
Comment on The Exhibits and Parade
Iak'ls aud Battle of
the Crater Tonight

Tt. .l.1nd Exposition Of the Virginia
SET. Agricultural and Mechanical Society
need yesterday, and more auspi-
,.-. commencement could not have been
luL
weather was perfect. being Just cool
,.--. f.r hight wraps. and while gontle
i-.f. was blowing and served to keep
t."rr- the bunting that adorned the
.r.Hr.- aul floats IN the trades parade,
i,a.. rut sufficient to stir the dust.
I.. nles parade was a success both
rf-a-ls the size Of the demonstration
trii- .oture-gue features. In the num-
I.-.f9.lt. IN line, ia respect Of the zeal
manifesto ly those who participated in
... FLAIR. and in the interest shown in it
f.. .ae e.euul public, the event was unex-
...l oe aur previous effort il that
direction m Virginia.
I.. u.y was astir early, but after
O'Clock lal lor several hours much the
.rrarance OF q deserted village except
.. .,. taa l,le of march Of the procession.
-l.-, Vt4 sureing mass of Joyous hu-
rmt.. From the foot Of Libby Hill to
t.ty, .0,i0n-Grounds the sidewalks were
packed. and wherever there was a window
.,..Ir elevated place IL had its bevy of
..a4.t--g generally ladies and children.
I..k.u, down Main from the corner Of
Hi-u-uue # the best points of observa-
t.r tl. scene was certainly most in
rrr. .ge. Nam street was maze of
a,u, t4.s and flashing colors, which
y.r aai anon seemed to form kaledo-
a..,c combinations. Another good point
Ll.,.r,A,I1u was the Lee Circle where the
procession could be seen in three streets
a.i whore o. dense crowd had gathered.
It.l,li - the line reached the Expo
..or.0r1unls about u o'clock and en-
tr.i o.. enclosure by the race-track gate
.l I-o,I street. the parade being reviewed
ar ta. sraud-stand by Colonel Buford,
President 4 the society, Hon. j. Taylor
u Naror. and others. IL took an
L.r.al twenty-five minutes 10 pass IN
t.f,v After this ceremony was over
-.r...r % the floats were driven back to
'.. .t.. but enough renamed on the
...ll, O. add decidedly TO their aulma-
opened with Prayer by DIR. Tudor
i,a formal opening Of the Exposition
t a.e al haif-paet o'clock IN Music
...... SSH ch was elabOrately decorated.
Colonel 4. s. Buford called the assembly
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TO abide upon all that Thy good eve shall
approve IN the fair, and may nothing be
done by any authority TO cOntravene Thy
laws or violate an elevated Christian sem
tImcnt.
We pray that the people of Virginia
loaded down with Thy benefits, NAV not
prove ungrateful, but may learn true
religion and the holy fear OF Thee.
FINALLY we commend to Thee our coun-
try. our homes and our interests, and We
pray all in Christ Jesus's name, our Lord.
Amen.
Mayor Ellyson's Address.
At the conclusion of the PRAYER the First
Regiment Band rendered Nearer, My God
to Thee" and Colonel Butord presented
Mayor Ellyson, who made brief address
He said:
Mr.. President.-I most sincerely con-
gratulate YOU. sir, and your associates IN
the board of management upon tins
auspicIous opening. / trust that this
bright October sunshine is prophetic of
the brilliant success that awaits YOU in the
management of this years Exposition.
Your labors have been arduOus and your
success should he correspondlngly great.
The material greatness OF nation manly
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fittings, and substantially cushioned seats
On the side.
Should any obstreperous prisoner ma
his way into the wagon ample accommo-
6ations will be ready for him, as there 70
provision on the foof for hand-cufhng
persons down and also Tor fastening their
feet. Under the seats there are lockers Lor
stowlng stretchers in case OF accident. Inc
official who drives the vehicle has big
gong, and large solid brass lamps on both
sides of his seat. The wheels are finished
in yellow and the BODY of the wagon IS
ornamented with the finest red Engiisn
varnsh. Messrs. James McDonough q
Co. are the builders of the wagon.
yIRGrNIAs HANDSOME VOLUNTEERS.
States as we'll as cities need good men TO
enforce their laws, and in the organization
which followed the police virginia mas o
tried and true protector. Every one re-
cognized the soldier lads who came next 70
the police az the gallant BOYS OF the FIRST
Virginia Regiment OF Infantry. No other
organization of its size could have march
ed so well and looked so trim. From the
commandant. Colonel Henry O. Jones.
down TO the private IN the rear ranks
every man looked the soldier and every
man had the true military air.
The regiment made q splendid display
/ and all the companies were well repre-
sented. Their band headed the orgaI ira
ton. and behind the musicians came Colo
| mel Jones aud his stsn.
Major ]. Il psshxshizs commanded ths
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the tree and SOW the seed aud breathe life
into every living creature.


THE WORKS or MAN.
Surrounded by the cunning works OF
man IN metal and mineral and wood. In
the fibre uf cotton and silk and fax and
wool, and in the finer arts which touch our
life with added beauty and refine Our
pleasures, we cannot tail to remember
Thee, the Master Mind. the Master Me-
chanic, tho Master Agriculturist. the Su.
preme Architect, the Divine Artist. We
behold around us IN ample quantity the
samples Of field and orchard, OF farm and
garden, of dairy and stock-yard, OF foun-
dry and factory. and In our exhibition we
would first have all exposed and offered
TO Thy glory and the honor OF Thine
adorable name. We thank Thee for boun-
tiful harvests. for thriving industries. FOR
the fat cattle, and for the willing beasts of
burden and of pleasure.
We thank Thee for the agricultural and
commercial prosperity OF our State. We
thank Thee for the health OF the people.
which a. this moment corresponds with
the brightness Of this crystal day; and wa
would take occasion 20 give Thee thanks
for Thy mercy. which has spared our
coasts the scourge that at one time serious
Is threatened
THE LATEST AID Dvsr GIFT.
We thank Thee for the Gospel of Christ.
Thy latest and best gift 10 man in his diving
state. and we praise Thee that argument
and protest against the contrary have not
been needed TO induce the settled policy
Of the directors Of the fair that the gates
thereof shall be closed on the holy Sab.
bath. and we pray that the example NAV
not be lost upon The directors OF the great
Columbian Exposition.
We devoutly pray for Thy rich blessing
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''',f' and m few appropriate re-
-''s introduced Rev. DIR. Tudor. who Of
'',s1 the following prayer:
''oa tho earth is Thine and the full.
a., 49, 'hereof the world and they that
f"U "'i 'herein. Surrounded as we ero here
- 'ue ifuits Of the earth which Thou hast
,.' aus'l 70 grow for the use Of man; and
'As Deasts of the field which Thou hast
"eA made useful and serviceable
.'iuR them To this end tractable tempers:
.''ng ,tg them capacious udders; giving
Sn,,l ,I,. warm and tightly-woyen coats. and
pu,,,ls p,rals nonrishnent into their meat. all
AZ ',nla'ely ior the nurture and protection
70 an-thus surrounded. We cannot fail
'ueinbef Thee. who didst first plant
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deoends on the greatness OF its nataral :h aa-
yantaoes and the use it makes OF .he,n.
The highest gifts Of Heaven a'al. aosns anarS
unless iudiciously, skilfuliy' anu eh'i-
getically appropriated.
yIRsrsIA's RICH REsouRcEs. ~
Virginia with her almost inexnsus,s9;Ie ssr.;Ie
mineral resources, her beautliui anu ief.do .,
valleys and her salubrious climate. mas mas
until recently been almost unknown h;J5an - sso
world. Indeed. her riches Were .;eiysns
even from the eyes OF .sa nsf vssrs Year have wa
and not until the last rev yo.9 annrec,a.
tlon Of the grand possibilities OF our own
State. .,,,.rAh1 on
portuniries for tho exhibition Ok tns pto-
ducts of our mines, our he'u'' @1s ~
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have been honored in every land where
liberty has lighted her torch or patriotism
has reared an altar to freedom OF to worth
The world has never furnished a no.
bier race of men and women than has
sprung from the agricultural districts OF
this old Commonwealth. Great good
must necessarily result from these exhibi..
tions. They bring together people not
only from our own State. but from our
sister States. and cause us to reaiize the
noble and patrl,tic sentiment OF LORD
Bolingbrook- The world our country
and all mankind our countrymen."
COLONEL BgronD's ADDRESS.
Colonel Buford made the closing address
of the ceremonies speaking, as follows:
"Jt remains for me only. IN concluding
this medast opsniuS TO add my eongrsfn-
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applause. and the assembly then dispersed
through the building.
THE PARADE AN IMPOSING AFFAIR.
Thousands Look with Admiration Upon
tho TnIuus aud Varied Display.


Richmond's prominence as q mercantile
and industrial centre was demonstrated to
the public yesterday in the form of a mag
nIticent trades parade. which told the
story Of her enterprise to thousands OF ad-
mirlng spectators. All that inventive
genius. science, or mechanical skill can do
was embodied in the vast procession,
while consummate art and taste displayed
itself in the construction of every float.
The moving panorama was an exemplih-
cation of progress and push and the en-
bodiment OF business energy and success:
1t spoke for itself. and the spectator had
only TO look and realize our Importance
as a factor in the commercial world.
Hundreds and thousands OF people
thronged the streets and filled the porches
and windows of The houses along the route
of the parade, despite the fact that an I'M
mense number took part in the procession.
From all VINO saw the grand spectacle came
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Rev DR.. Moses d. Hoge, were foremost in
this division.
Behind the mounted merchants followed
the products of their energy and enter
prise-the floats and designs. After all
these were the features OF the procession,
for each and every one had some special
attraction which drew the public to them
and claimed the attention of the immense
throng of spectators. The decorations of
all the floats were elaborate. and some OF
the designs were as beautiful as those pre-
sented at the Mardl Gras festivals OF New
Orleans.
To add TO the good effect, number of
the firms represented had their operatives
at work in the wagons, and IN many in-
stances the wares produced were dis
tributed free to the public. This was
source of unending delight TO the chill
dren. who scrambled by the dozens after
the many unique articles thus thrown, or
perhaps it should be said, given away. In
fact. the little ones enjoyed themselves
immensely, for in the vast procession they
saw things that they had never dreamed OF
before.
The floats, nearly all of which were de-
scribed in yesterdays DISPATCH, were, as
rule. quite attractive. Some of them were
very handsome and represented good
deal Of both talent and money. The con-
ceptions in many instances were entirely
original and the execution artistic.
NEAR THE FRONT.
Cameron & Cameron's four-horse float.
bedecked IN red. white, and blue, was one
OF the foremost wagons In the parade, and
by its side there followed q swarm OF hLtle
darkies and mlschieYIous urchlns, who
fought and scratched and scrambled tor
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tains. and the estreams-God's eternal land
marks-many Of our battle-scarred and
war-worn veterans, when they returned TO
their families, would scarcely have recog-
nized the places of their nativity.
Yet their fields have been restored by
cultivation to their former beauty, towns
and cities have been built, and many
sections of the State show evident signs OF
progress and prosperity.
As q farmer | feel deep and abiding IN
terest III our agricultural people. No
nation can afford to slight its agriculture
1t is the real foundation of the wealth and
prosperity of nation. My assoclatiols
through life have been largely with tho
agricultural people.
PROUD ASSOCIATION.
/ mourn over their misfortunes; l re-
jolce in their prosperity. / am proud to be
numbered with a class of men whose ira
ditions are part Of the past glories of the
Commonwealth and every page OF whose
history IS made resplendent with their
deeds. They laid the foundations of this
Commonwealth broad and deep, and have
given to the world so many OF the illus
trious men whose names have not only
adorned the pages of her own history, but
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were the "upholders of tho law" WHO

were the "upholders Of tho law" WI
appeared in the line:
Sergeants: s. W. Holdcroft,
j. A. Cosby. Peterfcld Vest.
j. +. Shinberger, +. Il. Robinson,
L. A. Allen. NJ. b. Sutton.
Policemen: j. Il. Hackett,
J. W. Williams, A. L. Walton,
j. w. Curle. John Finegan,
w. f.. Newman Jacob Rex,
II. l.. Shoemaker, John OgllyIe,
L. II. Redford, w. W. Crane.
II. A. Amos, III. Burkert.
f. |. Brannon. j. II. McMullin.
c. II. Hughes. j. A. Barker,
G. II. Talley, ]. NJ. Sale,
At T nupaD
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nr o,rnI,,Nnc
,crard Collection Of Farm, Factory,
80, p,,b R,,our,eS Arranged for The
D'. Tudor rays anu MeSS'S' A''''O"'
7ae Process. en- an '''.'''''' ''''''' "'''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-19
CENTREVILLE.

The st. Johns society's report for the
year has just been issued by the treasurer,
NJ. j. Il. Legris, NJ. d., and is as follows |:
First quarter, January, February and
March, received, 1867. 20; expenses, S63s.33;
surplus, S3l937. Second quarter, April.
May and June, received, $l66; expenses,
$500. 81 surplus, S305.79. Third quarter,
July, August and September. received,
s606. 6.25; expenses, S5s9.45 surplus. s26.s0.
Fourth quarter, October, November and
December, received, S532 95 expenses,
500 IS; surplus, s23.17; interest on de-
posits in bank, S2l413. Total receipts,
s3,00.03; total expenses s2,lS1T; sur
plus, SsS9.26
The amount in the following banks, be-
ing deposited for the benefit of the So
ciety: Woonsocket Institution for Saw
ings s2, 2,15377; Phenix Savings Bank,
s2,35106; Centreville National Bank,
s134-l2, and in the Rhode Island Hospital
Trust Co.. Ssl9.l0, the total amount in
the treasury of the society being o. 1855 o.
an increase of SSs9.2G over the year 1890,
the amount on hand then being 81, ,56s.79.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-19
CENTRAL FALLS.
Withdrawn.

At the regular monthly meeting of
jerks Lodge No. 81, \. +. and a. NJ, last
evening, the retiring master, John i.
Follett, was presented with past mas
ter's jewel.
Twilight Temple of Honor paid sur
prise visit last evening To Augustus Lap
ham, one of its members, at his residence
on Quincy avenue, Pawtucket. Mr. lap
ham himself was one OF the committee on
the arrangements of the party, but was
made to believe that another member of
the organization was 10 be visited.
The new uniforms ordered for the Vet
eran Firemen arrived this morning. The
uniform consists of black helmet and u
white shield in front bearing the following
i'm red letters Volunteer, {. +. V. A." (;
n red jacket, and white belt with the
words Central Falls" on the front and
the initials ar. l." on the buckle.
Rumors are ahoat that James Crofton
is still in the land Of the living. IL is
understood that three men in the town
who are willing to swear that he has been
seen since that day in company with his
wife \ talk with her, however, dis
pclled these illusions. She states posi-
lively that she has neither seen nor heard
from him since three weeks ago to-day.
In the district court this morning one
man was fined s2 and costs for drunken
ness.
The business men of the western district
are considering the advisability of form
ing an association independent OF the
Business Mems association.
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GOV. LADD'S MESSAGE.
IooNTISuED FROM PAGE IL

and inspection of all modes and forms of
educational activity including schools,
libraries and institutions; and To present
20 the people of the State, through the
General Assembly "A we'll digested report
which shall give comprehensive informa-
tion of our educational progress, together
with such suggestions as may seem 10 be
demanded for the Advancement of educa,
tional work. The effort of the Board of
Education is, in word, 60 cover the whole
field of educational endeavor.
In State so small and compact as ours
IL should be the aim TO so systematic and
correlate all our activities in this line as
TO he able, each year, TO give an accurate
and intelligent review of the whole field
and 20 snow exactly what has been eX-
pended, what has been accomplished and
what are the various channels through
which the work has been carried on, with
such details OF the plans and methods em-
ployed as may be necessary 10 an intelli
gent understanding of the whole situa-
tion. To this end the powers OF the board
should be enlarged 10 give them definite
connection with each and every educa-
tional institution carried on by the State;
and they should also be clothed with au-
thority To secure from each aud every
private school,in the state such an annual
return as shall show how many children
are taught therein, and also what grade
of instruction is given. These changes
will at once place the board in IA position
to exercise its supervisory and directory
powers with an effectiveness impossiblein
the present condition of affairs. Then,
conclusions and recommendations will be
based upon complete and accurate infor-
nation from every section of the State
and from all grade and forms Of instruc-
tion.
TEACHERS.
Within the past few years we have made
extraordinary progress in various new di-
rections of educational work. There is in
particular strong popular movement in
favor Of the more complete equipment of
our teachers for the work entrusted to
them. and an enlargement of the field of
opportunity for their proper training.
This matter of the qualification of teach
ers is so evidently at the foundation of
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NEWPORT.

George Henry Smelling died yesterday at
his residence "a Beade street, at the adj
vanced age of 81 years, and his remains
will be taken To Boston this morning for
interment.
Work is to he resumed at once on the
new cottage of Mr.. Lorillard Spencer on
Haldon Hill so as To complete the finish
ings at as early date as the weather will
permit.
Very pleasant was the installation of
the officers of this lodge last evening when
there was large attendance of members
and friends to render suitable recognition
of the occasion. The installing officers
were ID. d., Max Naumann; grand
marshall, Carl Tost; grand secretary,
Cosner. A light collation. was served at
the close by the sisters and lady friends of
the organization, following by dancing
and musical exercises
Barnard McDermott, n city employe,
committed suicide yesterday by cutting
his throat with a jack-knife. Dependency
was the cause.
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somuc interest has been expressed the be taken by the
his which he might
wonderful
BLACK
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other
Europe with
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salvation Northampton and its radical shoemakers
medieval relics plough
which
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Abford
Halqudd nsnaid Ta
the Thrl
Bownes. Kendall, Preston,
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mites
touched this travel and about all famous
they lOlad yleco sdered
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NATICK.

Narragansett Tribe, No. o, Improved
Order OF Red Men, held business meet
ing in the wigwam last evening, Sachem
George H. Smith in the chair. Seventeen
persons received the adoption degree
while four applications for membership
were received
The members of the Swedish Band,
ago. are making active preparations for
their annual fair To be given in O'Donnell's
hall A large number of articles donated
by merchants throughout the valley have
been received.
Mrs. Thomas Sheldon, n resident of this
village for thirty years, died yesterday
from the grip. Mrs. Sheldon was
prominent member of society and also
member of the Natick Baptist Church,
She leaves husband, who is mill owner
nea-~Sioosup, Conn, and one daughter to
mourn her death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-19
WOONSOCKET,

Both branches of the city council met
last evening and attempted TO make the
appropriations for the coming year, but
were only partially successful as the ordi-
nance is hung up between the two bodies
on the question of the amount TO be appro-
priated TO the fire department. The coun-
Gil fixed it at $4,000, and the board cut 1t
down to Sl3, 600, as recommended by the
finance committee. The Mayor has called
a special meeting of the council for to-
morrow night when the matter will doubt
less be adjusted and the ordinance
adopted.
In the common council the finance COM
mittee reported recommending the appro-
priations, the increase of salaries for the
police. firemen and superintendent of wa
ter works and other city officials and their
reports were all adopted and the ord-
nances making the proposed charges,
adopted with the amendment to the iiIe
department as formerly stated.
The following increases and changes
were made in salaries:
Collector of taxes, including collection
of poll tax, $3.50.
Cork of Board Of Assessors, 5000. for
mer salary, 50 per diem.