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RALEIGH NOTK.s.
There Will Probably Be Fusion
Many lllict Stills Satzed

Raleigh. \. c.. ApIil 7.-(SpeciaD-
State Treasurer Worth to-day received
line portrait of Col. John Fl. Wheeler,
VINO was State Treasurer in 1886 The
portrait VIII be placed In the special col.
lection.
The Republican Conference Commit
Tee VIII be here on the 10th instant and
meet the State Populist Executive Conf
mlttee or committee which the latter
may appoint. The odds are that there
VIII be fusion Of Populists and Repub-
licans and on Senator Butler's terms
II IS alleged by some that Butler ravors
Russelrs nomination for Governor.
Inc Russell Republicans are delighted
AT the news that the prima les in Robe.
son county went for Russell. as they felt
sure Dockery would get that county.
The deputy revenue collectors In this
district are quite active in their pursuit
or moonshiners. They are capturing a
good many Illicit stills No news of
these seizures Is given out. that being
the new policy of the revenue service
The first crop bulletin of the State
weather Bureau was issued today. 1t
says the past winter was highly favora-
pie TO: faSni work: that the Marsh frosts
dld little damage to fruit: that the dam
age done Is overcstiniated: that truck
crops. though retarded by cool wea Their,
are doing well; farmers we'll up with
their work and lands well prepared
On the whole, says the report, the crop
season begins very favora bly, in North
Carolina
The silver circular" issued yesterday,
which Is being sent broadcast. is quite
frsbrand among the Democrats. The
latter are in II badly diso.ganized State
and any such circulars only tend to
make matters worse.
The Democrats have got to harmonic
In this State in some way. They have
to face two -problems-how to get the
gold ones TO agree to abide by the ac-
lion of the State Convention, which will
adopt silver platform. and how to get
the silver ones to abide by the action OF
the National Convention. which Is apt
20 adopt gold platform.
Rev. A. c. Dixon. OF New York this
evening began special revival services at
the First Baptist Church here
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NORTH CAROLINA
SCOTLAND NECK.

Scotland Neck. N. c.. April 7.-(Spe-
ciaD-An old colored woman was burned
In building In this county few nights
ago. She was seen sitting by the fire.
place just before the building fell In
mailing no effort to get out.
Mr. w. V. Bobbtt. who lives near
Rtngwood. lost his barn by fire few
nights ago. He lost corn and fodder with
no insurance.
Mr. ]. ID. Moore was assaulted in the
dark on his way from Weldon a few
nights ago and badly cut in the brea at
and hands.
The Methodist parsonage has been
commenced here. Your correspondent
commenced here.
Your correspondent has heard It said
this week that there have been thous-
and tons of guano sold here this year.
There will be very little fight made for
a change In the text books for the
public schools of this county. Almost
all the school committeeman and the
County Commissioners are opposed to
any change. II would entail a great
needless expenditure OF money by the
parents of the children who are not able
to do 1t. and the commissioners are not
willing to put this expense on the peo-
pie.
Miss Sallie Collins Smith went to Ra-
leigh and Henderson yesterday. She VIII
visit relatives and friends there for
some time.
Rev. w. B. Strickland returned from
Virginia yesterday where he had been
to preach at South Key Primitive Bap-
fist Church.
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NEWS.

OUT one case in the Police Court yester-
u'S. James Murray. drunk, was COM
mitted in default.
me ordinance prohibiting bicvcle
,nihg on certain sidewalks became a
s.w Mohaay' and the police were in
s'ructed TO arrest violators.
The forward mast of tho c,,,da
huehtssc was put up yesterday
special excursion was run TO Old
lolnt yesterday.
me cheap rates of the Merchants
eAcurs,oh TO Richmond yesterday at.
onann large crowd of shoppers Six
coaches were run, packed with Ii,,no
freight. ''' i''H
NhW Building per.
, ,l,Its were issued yesterday to H. n
lips one three-stnry frame house or
ihirty-hrst street: William McCu,len
one two-story frame house on TWENTY
third street. between RoonolIa -
Chestnut avenues.
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ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City. N. c.. April T.-(Spe-
ciaD-Mr. James Gregory. bookkeeper
at Robinson Il Co. s.. was united In ma
:rimony to Miss Leith Stranghan, at the
"S!dercr % the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. M. SAranghan. on p easant ST: It
last evening.
Mr.. Julian S. Carr. the Durham tobac-
co manufactures. passed through the city
to-day OH his way North
experimenting King, OF the Norfolk
Southern railroad. arrived on a special
ear with party of friends this morning.
The party went to the fishery at New
berSan creek, in this county and enjoy-
ID fish roast They will return this
afternoon.
Fire started at the residence of the
Etheridge brothers, on North Road
street. about noon to-day. 1t was ex-
tinGuished before the fire company ar
rived
Evangelist Crane arrived THIS morning.
he VIII assist at the revival services
being held AT the Baptist Church
Rev. DR.. Johnston. pastor of the Pres
byterian Church. mas moved from his
residence. on Main street. to the one on
southwest corner of Road and Fearing
streets.
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EDESTDN.

Edenton. \. c.. April 7-(speciaD-
Mr.. James r. Elliott. OF Elizabeth CITY.
spent Sunday and Monday In Eden,on.
Sheriff Parker and c. ]. Pratt left
this morning on the steamed Olive for
Raleigh With the -four col1red men sen
fenced 10 the peniientary by Judge Rob.
lnson last week
The steamer Olive was ore and a half
hours late yesterday, which time was
consumed in assisting a couple of white
men. whose sail boat had been caps.zed
by the high winds. They had come &c
tdenton afte. salt and were on their way
home when the boat was turned over
They had been c,inginS to the boat 70,
about an nour waiting for assistance
when the Olive came along and took
them on board.
Reserved seats for the entertainment,
to be given by a number of young men
from Elizabeth City Friday night al
Rea's Opera House are OH sale at Mitch.
ellis confectionery store
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WILSON.

Wilson. N. c., April 7.-(Special)-
Rev. J. E. Schoolfleld. who has fer the
past few weeks been holding a very
Successful meeting at the MethodiE:.
Church. left to-day for his home in Dan
Vile. Va. Mr.. Scheduled will conduct
services In Norfolk, Va. next week. and
we wish him success.
Yesterday evening a the baseball park
game was played between the colored
team If Rocky Mount N c., and the
colored team here. After two innings
were played. some difficulty arose. so the
game was not continued
Miss Bette Bynum. of Saratoga, n. c.,
spent few hours in our city yesterday,
and left for her home last night.
The courthouse fence Is undergoing re-
pairs and painting. This will add great
ly to the courthouse and lawn.
Several very large telephone poles are
being put up on Nash street now and
causes no little excitement on the streets
All imagine it is going to fall when they
are under 1t.
We are very sorry to announce the
death OF the small child of Mr.. G. Il.
Farmer, OF this place, on last Saturday.
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LYMOUTEE.

Plymouth. N. c.. Apyil 7.-(speclaD-
The County Comm ss!oners met ycstsr.
day and appointed parties to take The
tax list in various townships OF the
county 10 be given in during the montt
OF June.
Mrs. a. C. Sellers. of Baltimore. Md.
Is waiting her brother. Mr.. VIM. +
Loane.
Mr.. Thomas q. Armis.sad left this
morning for trip to Edentcn and Muir.
frecsbero
MT f. f. Fagan left this morning 70,
a business trip 10 Edenion and Eliza betl
City.
Prof. Nathan Toms got back from,
Norfolk 1aat evening and reports n yery
pleasant visit.
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HER rFOR ID.

Hartford. N. C, April 7.-(speciaD-
Mr.. Richard Hall. of Edenton, N. C.,
was In town to-day He left on the
noon train.
There was an egg hunt yesterday Mt
Mr.. Charlie Woods grove. 1t Is said
that nearly 600 eggs were hidden. They
were very beautifully painted In five
different coors. Henry Hooper, Jr, of
Edenton. found twenty-threc and receiv-
ed the prize. 1t was given by the Epis-
copal Church.
There will be an entertainment to-
nigh; at the Academy. We will give the
programme tomorrow.
NJ. A. Proctor and II a. Saunders
are In Norfolk on business.
The weather is very changeable
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LEWISTON.

Lewiston, n. c., April 7.-(Special.)-
Mrs. George Raymore was buried in the
Methodist Cemetery yesterday.
Mrs. Mary p. Hancock, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mns. ]. NJ. Powell.
at Harrellsville. returned home t.
day.
Miss Lutte Early opened school yester-
day al the public school building
DIR. Mizell. dentist. of Windsor, Is stop
ping at the Hancock Hotel.
Mr.. w II. Reese, who is employed at
Meakin's. mill. got his hands cut very
badly yesterday. Drs. Capcheart and
Mitchell were called in. Part of one
hand and two fingers had to be taken Off.
we feel the deepest sympathy for him
and family
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REGISTRARS READY.
Mavc neen Provided with Rocks md
Will Enter Upon Their Euty.

Newport News, Va, April THE reg.
fstrars have all been provided with books
and the requisite stationery for regis
tration. They will register all appli-
Giants who are entitled to be registered
at the registrars places of business at
adly and all times between now and the
1st OF May No person, however, will
be allowed to register by proxy, as
every person who desires to register
must apply in person and be sworn to
make true answer to questions that may
be asked him. Beginning on May 5,
the registrars will sit five consecutive
days for the exclusive purpose OF regis
terinS. All who fail to register between
this and May 1 will have time to register
at the regular sitting OF Registrars.
REAL ESTATE-The following deeds
OF transfer were recorded for Monday
and Tuesday at the clerks Office
William S. Jeffrey, Jr.. ct uX, to Will
liam jeffrey. Sr.: consideration 81, 200.
Jennie l.. Ellison. to r. f Causey.
trustee; consideration $1,000.
J. NJ. Ramsey, to w. T.. Barrett, trus-
tee; consideration s53l .03.
70. It. Ivy. ct ux, to NJ. p. Smith; con-
siderati $500.
Gus. A. Beausford, ct ux, to Sarah e.
Clarke; consideration $3.50
Q. ID. Investment Co. to George E.
Clark: consideration $50.
e Laura NJ. Michel. to Thomas Tabb.
trustee: consideration 800
Central Land Co., to 3. x. Stcarnes.
consideration $500
8 b. X. Stoarnes. to c. l.. Putze!. trus
zee: consideration $500.
Personal AND NOTES-There was
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rs DEEPLY INFATUATED
A Youug Man Walks TWaniy-Six Miles TO
See His Sweetheart and Falls.
DOCKET FOR COMING TERM COMPLETED.
aceted as q Bank Director-Church
Entcrtatnmcnt- Property Changes
Hnnds-whnt the Mayor Is Doing
stree, improvements for tho Near
Tusure-PeFRonaI Matters.

Suffolk, Va, April 7.-tSpecial)-
Captain A. P Conner. clerk of Nanse-
mond Circuit Court, has completed the
docket for the coming term, beginning
Tuesday. On the docket are IA cases
eS common law and 81 chan>ery suits.
On the c?mmon law docket 81 are Old and
80 are now cases. Only nine chancery
suits are of recent date. There are three
divorce cases pending-Rebecca Vaughn
Tvs. Peter Vaughn Susan Jackson VS..
Jacob S. Jackson and Jane r. Spener VS..
Charles Speller.
POLICE COURT,-walter Lee. well
known colored barber. and Edward
Vaughn, a machinist. also colored, las
night about 8 O'Clock had a personal diff
Guilty OF spirited nature. They were
summoned before the Mayor. who this
morning taxed Vesughn $3.50 and lie,
$3.50.
Alexander Sumner, aged about twelve
years, was sent on to the grand jury
on account of q third conviction Of petit
larceny. which was accomplished to-day.
Ned for his age is on of the most con
firmed miscreants in Suffolk HIS last
offense was stealing empty barrels from
G. j. Duke.
A TWDNTY-SIX MILE WALK
After making trip to Suffolk to see his
best girl. whom he imagined was here
visiting young man from the I'D North
State, was Informed on arrival by some
friends. that she had not yet come to
town. where she was expected to visit
the family OF a prominent official.
Thinking to distance all rivals for the
young lady's affections he decided t.
make trip to the young lady's homo
which Is twenty-six miles distant, and
escort here here on the frs, train.
1t being some hours before train tins
tn young fellow decided to walk the dis.
lance, and after a weary journey was
told when he got there that the young
lady was already in Suffolk and was her,
before he left He came In on the next
train, and finally succeeded In locating
her. Her did not mention his long walk
but the young lady had heard of it. ant
gave him away.
PROPERTY SHLD.-Deeds of bargain
and sale were recorded to-day as follows
Emma Riddick to NJ. A. Keith, one L:
on Liberty street, s275; b. NJ. Bruce ant
wife TO Emma Riddick, 81 acres 1,
Cypress Magisterial District. 5000
ssg IELIGHTFUL CHURCH ENTER
Y sTN4AINMENT.-For the benefit Of 81
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ESv9I.i.E.

GAINESVILLE, y. c.. April 7--(Spec'a!0
MI sylvester Hasscll. Primitive Bao-
t!st minister. of Williamson. n. C.
preached two very fine sermors Sunday
Also two Cuakers. of Rich Square, N. c.,
preached Sunday night.
Miss Fannie Harrison went home veg
'ernay after. We hope, a pleasant visit.
The new spring goods have begun com
ing IN.
Last saturday was settling day, and
ts of goods were sold and los of tor.s
coi!Scted. for our deputy collector Is
always on the alert
The VirElnian can be had al Blount
BROS store ut any time. Also sub
scriPtions taken there
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Il OWN or SUFFOLK

Johns p. l.. Church, near Chuckatuck
there was last night very pleasant on,
teria'nment In the Masonic Hall Of tina,
village. I'm which some talent from Suf
folk participated. Rev. w. A. Barr rec
tor of st. Pauls, was there, and t3elipht
ed the audience by appropriate READINGS
He rec!ted from Longfellow and also
from well-known humorist, which Int
ter ren1ition brought down the 1,oIse
Three members of the Thomas ouartotto
were present and pleased the assembl,
win choice music The ladies OF st.
Johh served refreshments at the conclu.
SION
RANK DIRECTORS.-The directors of
the Farmers Bank had meeting TO-
day. Mr.. George w. Truitt was CHOSEN
directors To fill the vacancy created nv
the resignation some time ago or Major
Z. w. Wright. The proposed new build
Ing was discussed and It was decided 70
oegin the erection as soon as practical !
MOTlIDR GOOSE PARTY.-Mrs. r
5. Baykin was last night at home 10
her friends from to IL. After a Mother
Goosc contest prizes were awarded ia
Misses Thue Urquhart and Carrie Shep.
hard and Mr.. c. II. Causey.
y NEW FIRM.-Messrs l.. e. Tur-
ner. of Suffolk. and M. a. Cross, of sun
bury, N. c., to-day purchased the re-
naming grocery stock of c. r. Fulgham
Il Co, who lately assigned The price
paid was something over so per cent on
the Inventory. The style of the new firm
will be l.. Il. Turner & Co.
MRS. HODGES DYING.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Hodges, relict of the late Solomon
Hodges, is dying. She Is "a years of
ige and has seven children. all grown.
It is thought she can not survive through
the night.
FRANKLIN POSTOFFICE. = DR..
rhomas II. Barnes. ex-Statr Senator.
ip INF IL To Il
ngton, ID. c.. where he goes on matters
connected with the appointment of a
Democratic postmaster at Franklin Va
There arc several applicants for the
office, which is on the Presidential list.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS. There
VIII soon be some active work In street
Improvements here. Two car loads of
stone have arrived to be used in the
racadimization of East Washington
street and others will follow when
needed. Suffolk's Urea surv has now a
good round sum 10 its credit.
Judge r. II. Rawles left this after
,oon for Washington. d. c., on legal
business.
Mr. j. c. Darden has resumed his stu
lies al Randolph-Macon College, after
visiting his mother in Suffolk,
The knights of Honor have paid to
Mrs. j. l.. Gray $4,000. that being the
. amount of Insurance. carried on the life
OF her husband. the late ]. L. Gray.
Mrs. Mary Boswell and Miss Mamie
Boswell returned to-day to Chase City
after visit to Suffolk relatives.
Col l.. p. Harper left this afternoon
| for the National Capital. His visit is
thought to have political significance
The benevolent and Cocial Union of
che Christian Church met st night with
Mrs. w. w Ballard.
The Tom Smith Camp of Confederate
Veterans had a pleasant meeting to-
night in the City Hall.
Mrs. j. Fl. Mitchell has returned from
visit TO friends in Edenton N C
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SEA- OAHD.

Seaboard, N. c.. April 7.-(Speclal.)-
Mr.. Boyd. OF West Norfolk, who has been
visiting MISS Hoppe Cutherel, returned
home yesterday
Mr. c. w. Rose. who has attended the
Hicks Ford court. reached home this
morning.
Mr. Julian Powell, of Norfolk. Va. is
in the city.
MIR. S. L. Carter. civil engineer of the
seapoard Air Line, spent last night
at the Joyner Hotel.
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ENFIELD.

Enfield. n. c., April 6.-(special.)--
MIR. Frank whitaker spent Easter with
us.
Mr.. S. x. Fenner. of Richmond. was
with us short while yesterday.
Mr. G. d. Johnson, IS in town.
Miss Otella P!ppen left yesterday for
Tarboro.
Mics Mamie Dennis left Sunday for her
school at Winston, n. c.
Mr.. 8. d. Wood, OF New York. was
with us short while yesterday.
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SOUTHERN PINES.

Southern Pines. n. c.. April 7-(spe-
Ga n-'NfW s. Jones. of Atlanta. Ga,
Is stopping at Hotel Ozone.
Mr.. X. W. Dixon. of Nev yorl, 10 Z,
town. - "a
- Mr.. Haskell and family will leave town
Tuesday for their home. in Massachu-
sets
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wnl,er Co,niug Arncr,o.

London; April 7.-John L. Waller, for
merly United States Consul nj To ~,
who was released from prison M Wi,,,a.
France, on February 2lst. is se.onI
caoln pnSsenger on board the America n
Liner New York. which sailed fron,
southampton for New York on satur.
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OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE.

The distribution of the 1000 sets al
lotted to Norfolk Is not limited to tho
city of Norfolk only, but is intended to
cover all the surrounding cities and
towns. Orders by mail should be sent
in as early as possible All will receive
prompt attention and will be entered
as soon as received in the Club Member
ship books. lnclose In your letter S10o
to cover first payment. If purchased on
the monthly payment plan, or the full
amount. Sl4.io. il you want to take ad-
vantage of the cash discount. Complete
set of books Will. in either case be for
warded to your address.
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PITTS RoRO,

;, Fittsboro, n. G.. April 7-(special.)-
II. a. London. editor Of the Chathsm
Record. will he orator on Memorial Day
AT washington. N. c. His subject viii
be Life and Services Of General Byron
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TWINS Twin City Express.

w. 7. irwin Co.. Broprietors.
DFFICE--l0st. WATER ST, Norfolk. Va
Ample facilllhns for hauling ANYTHING TN
and from Rnywi ere in the three cltIes. Tai.
ephonc No 6. CHARGES RISAsONA,
BILE: Moving Furniture and Pianos a
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DIED..

ss,1 g sHsr' " Jane. u a al July 49, A'
iAbaw, AItamont Place. sOmervie n. j.. on Tuesday,
carrissei viii be n Waiting at station on arrival q
I and 1880 m. train from New-fork'
BARNEs-On Monday. July 90 Thomas r. Barnes. - -
OF John c and the late Mary S. Barnes IN the wa
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
BELDEN-on Saturday. 18Th inst. Robert H0weh 's-
Ei.shesh n. j.. Tuesday. July 81. 1885, At u
cARPENTER-At Glen Cove, L. l.. on July 49, william
T Carpenter. in his S2d year ., =, G, p,ur, Church
Il sfSS ,ag IT," rS GOV. .'ef a:rs c
BSsg .as asass A g; osSR ssa
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Funeral o. issTss' a e. sso p July a.
Inarment convenience Of family
Charleston (S c. and Camden U.s. c. papers pesse copSs
MATTHEWS Suddenly. on Monday, July 20 1885, Ram
Matthews IN h The IAN ysr OF h 10 af Ss
prSklyn. On wsIns ssay July q a, 4p m.
S oansay xi M Of MAJ :oM N SsS " '' May
f ~ at ESQ., m at o oa' arrival Of leaving
at oio. by Delaware. IAckawanna and Western R. R.
PELon sunday July 49, At The residence 81 ne ~
Duane ns spell Psil IN his nth Year ''e
St. w f :. S S az se@a sGs ssp
between second and Third ayes. Tuesday, at 10 a
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Kindly omit fowera
sHEPARD--At Edgartown Mass. Monday. July -
1870 Marshall Shepard, Of East Orange. ~ j.. In The
SD year OF his
Notice the funeral hereafter
THORNBURGH--At Orange, y. j.. July IT, Harnss
Goodwin Benson. wife Of Edgar D. Thornburgh ane
daughter Of sarah vanderpoel and the late Rchard
Hoffman Benson. -. -
Funeral services will held late residence No -
Hsh-st.. orange N. j.. Tuesday, July a. on the o..
rival OF the 80 a. train from New-York d., L. =
W. Railroad
Iuiv At n
No 1871 East 55th-st. Glliaume Vandenhove, In the
I3d year of his
Funeral Thursday a. thence TO ST. Patricks Catnee
dral, 10 a M where requiem mass will b held
wEIl-s-On the 10th list. Deborah Wells. aged q
and friends respectfully invited TO attend
the funeral Methodist Epscopai Churcn
Home, 92d-st. and Amsterdam ave-. on Tuesday. ~
o'clock p $3.50
The Kensfco Cemetery, located on the aanec4
Railroad fory-eght minutes ride from the Grand CsnrG
Depot. once. Is East 42d-st.
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entire police force Of Cambridge were deployed
In and around the church. .....'-..'.
After the body had been removed from the
church. the women of the family entered car
riages In Mason-st. and the sad procession went
out Brattie-st, past the home Of the ex-Gov-
ernor. to Mount Auburn Cemetery. where burial
took place in the lot in Grapevine-ave
PRESIDENT Cleveland. with Governor Wolcott,
LETT the church Immediately after the body had
been removed, and the crowd outside quickly
dispersed after catching a glimpse Of the Presi-
dent The President, Secretary Thurber and
Joseph JEFFERSON returned to Gray Gables on a
train leaving Boston at GIG.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT IN BOSTON.
Boston. July 2O.-President Cleveland, accom-
panied by Joseph Jefferson and Private Secre-
tary Thurber. arrived In Boston at 1880 o'clock
this afternoon. They were met at the Knee
land-st station Of the New-York New-Haven
and Hartford Road by Governor Roger Wocott
and Ad1utant-General Dalton. The party was
then driven direct to the Somerset Club, where
luncheon was served, after which the party
started for Cambridge In carriages.
large crowd awaited the Presidents arrival
train the crowd began to applaud. and some
body cried: Three cheers for Mr.. Cleveland"
but the people seemed to realize the soemnity
Of the occasion that had brought the President
to Boston and refrained from noisy expressions
The President was looking well.
The State House was closed to-day at noon
out OF respect TO the memory OF Ex-Governor
Russell. The Governors Council met at 2
o'clock, drew up suitable resolutions, and then
attended the funeral. The City Hall was also
closed this afternoon
Buzzards Bay, Mass. July 20.-The President
returned to Gray Gables at 1922 p. m. by special
train from Boston. where he had attended the
funeral Of Ex-Governor Russell. The flag on the
staff at Gray Gables to-day was at half mast