The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-16

obstruction Of a man-Of-war. 1t VIII be
an accurate representation OF sea fight
EstW6 en- the japanese and Chinese war
ships, all I'm fire works The effect IS
thrilling I'm the extreme and IS said 10 be
the finest thing OF the kind ever attempted
In this country. 1t took like a storm at
Manhattan Beach this summer. when IL
was produced for the first time. 1t will
be we'll worth seeing. The preparations
for the event are quite elaborate.
WANT TO STAY OPEN.
4 petition was set aAoat at the Exposi-
ton grounds OF late TO keep the main
building open until $3.50 =. NJ. II seems
60 he the opinion of most OF the exhibitors
mat n would be most beneficial TO both
the opposition proper ard them
selves that this movement should prevail
Many signatures have been secured 70 the
position. and II is believed that such a
plan would be decidedly advantageous ali
around II Is hoped that the plan will
be adopted.
REUSED THE HOLIDAY.
A called meeting OF the School Roar1
was held at the Office OF Mr.. William
L2Vena'ein at ! O'Clock yesterday after
noon 70 consider the request. made bv
ne agricultural Society, that another
hoHday be given the children Of the pub
ne schools, IN order that they miaht again
NlS.' the Exposition. After q short dis
cusSlon, the Board concluded that Inc on
fg'J OF acceding to this request would not
nt ln any way beneficial 90 the children.
WINE II might prove dcIeterious. ana on
day. ~ 5''' 'He "vIl-
Tomorrow has been selected ne Ricb-
mpnl DAY at the Exposition and Il "a
earnestly hoped that business in Tho civ.
WEI DE suspended, as far as possible IN
of'er That everybody may attend
THH LAST DAYS or rcyfp-Ir"
mat brilliant spectacle. The Last DAVIS
~ oInpeH winch has thrilled so many
thousands OF people with wonder and ad-
t tni,s |g ,, never appeared 10 finer adyan-
ldse tndn VI. night. An immense crowd
saw the production. and annIar4e ,,ae
frequent ana Ilberdl The gorgeous cos
tunes, brilliant scenery. flashing lghts.
ana beautiful pictures that met the gaze
OF the spectators from every direction
left no doubt as 20 the Triumphant suc-
cess or the magnificent performance.
while the pyTGtcchnic disDIav watch
forms so grand portion Of the whole as
a splendid closing feature, was a eour-e
OF ana2emcnt to many person i'm the
great audience. "
The specialists seemed to tr, tbo,,-
selves last night Mr. Jean Woitzma1
the WorlI-r'nOWncd t'ght-rope perfornncr'
was at bis best and his daring feats in,
hplTed the spectators with wonder Tho
AIhlJn brothers as tumblcrs were as
clever trio as ever Appeared hcforo a.
Virginia audience, while the Marines. in
li,H b"t tHI,'IE .tnJ'Y pcrItrf1,rroe
and the tiny comfort oniste. showed maj
they were as skillful people i'm their line
as one would care TO witness That INC
ram people conceived brilliant plan
When lhey originated THE Last DAVIS of
P0mpeH In It's present shape no one
Manager Conable is one Of the most
accompanying and considcrate Of men.
Last night he admitted to the perfo m
ance Tree OF charge all the inmates Of the |
Male orphan Asylum, TO the number Of |
about hfty, and gave them choice seats |
The little fellows enjoyed the show ycry |
~ In f..t. a. . D..
Nts heartily commended by all who |
were aware Of the facts.
4 Handsome Display.
In my varied rounds through The big |
Exposition building. where SO many hand- !
some exhibits greet one on every side I |
was particularly struck with the beaut- !
iul display Of Mcssrs. Crulnp. Saabright |
co. These gentlemen will ouen up at !
1903 east Main street on or about NO.cm- |
Der Isl large carriage and harness re-
postOry, which seems to have been a !
l0nE-ielt need In this city and the South. |
There Is no more attractive display at the
entire Exposition than theirs. which be
speaks what energy ana enterprise they
viii put In the business. Their harness
display Is something remarkable. with the
great variety In style and finish 70
glance AT the bcautifullypolisho vehicles
OF every pattern and design hurgics,
uhaclons, SurTlcs, carriages, rOdd-cartS,
spiders, 'aI!yhos, English drags and tae
the eyes Of all who admire handsome
vehicles Their display Of farm wagons,
too, would be Cre1itabic 20 any similar |
establishment In this country. NmDuE the
handsomest vehicles seen in their exhibit
lE SlA-NdaS-uGnr - S-a-dOS tlc lat,s. |
patent Of to-day The workmanship ON
this vehicle is simply elegant and rc-
uects great credit upon The makers. This,
Inc all Of their goods, is the work Of
the old reliable Columbus Buggy ComTa- !
ny, which needs no introduction TO the
pubic. When one says columbus |
Make that settles 1t as 10 the merits
Of the job. The work OF the Columbus
Buggy Company speaks for itself tine
world over.
Mcssrs. Crump. Seabr.ght & 60. viii
handle the Columbus Buggy Company
vehicles. This. n itself is an introduce
ton 10 the public Ilgr southern agent,
AIR. Dan. ". Rutherford can be seen
about their exhibit. ana viii take pleasure
I'm showing mp the mcritoriOus points
bout tine vehicles Mr., Ru .rlorl is q
autlcmuu Of polished address, and will
The firm is compNoi of Mr.. Benjamin
JrJmp. so long known i'm the coal bust
lt-s iu Richmond and Nj j. ID. Sea-
bright. as successor to hlr. John T.. Davis |
business. Both Of these gentlemen are
gifted with wide business experience. and
IRE endowed with push and pluck. They
nave every reason 20 expect success IN !
heir new enterprise aud lone-fclt nee-s-
.ity i'm the city and in the South.
They extend a cordial invitation TO their
friends and the public to call az their
Irw place or business 40. 1893 east Main ! ,
street where they will open about NO
.ombor lSt 1t will pay any one cunlem-
,h'Hg purchasing anything In their Inc
% go and see them.