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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

IT appears from the annual report of
the Statistician OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission, just made public,
that for the year ending June 80, 1895,
the railroads of this country were ope-
rated at loss of nearly SS0O00,0o0. The
total railway mileage in the United States
on June 60 1895, was 1SO,657 miles. an
increase for the year Of 1913 miles, or
L09 per cent, or the smallest during
any preceding year for which reports
have been made to the commission. The
aggregate length Of all tracks in the
United States at that date was 2S6, S94
miles.
AS many as 100 roads, operating 81 ,S5j
miles, were reported in the hands of re-
ceivers, showing a net decrease Of %
roads and 1888 miles of line. The railway
capital represented by these roads was
OF the total railway capital in the United
States.
The number of railway employees killed
during the year was 1 .Sll, and the number
injured 25.696; passengers killed, 40; in
jured. 2,375. The number OF passengers
killed is remarkably small. being only
one out of each 2.9Si,Ss2 carried, and only
one injured out OF 2l3.65l carried. The
liability OF the passenger to accidents
is better shown in the fact that 1850. 7i3
passenger miles were accomplished for
every passenger killed. and 5.11,9T pas
senger miles for every passenger injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

CNew York Press-Republican.)

wv" 1NAN N7' ~ P"DiA~NiD
George T.. Matthews, president of the
Mckinley State League, and John T.. Mil
holland. chairman of its Committee on
Organization, have sent out a circular
letter, which caused some comment among
Republicans last night One chapter of
this document says: There is a great
deal more silver heresy I'm this State than
is generally supposed Aware Of this fact,
the league is laboring untiringly to over
throw this plausible. but dangerous, doc
trine, and TO that end 1t invites the prac-
teal cooperation of all friends OF sound
money. whether they be Democrats or
Republicans. The enemy is energetic and
vigilant. and in many places is doing more
effective work than the advocates of the
gold standard"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
The Butterflies.

Qxchange)
After Coppee. Pour la Couronne."
AT Is years she knew no care
How could she, sweet and pure as light?
And there pursued her everywhere
Butterflies all white.
A lover looked She dropped her eyes.
That glowed like pansles wet with dew.
Butterflies all blue.
Before she guessed her heart was gone;
The tale of love was swiftly told,
And all about her wheeled and shone
Butterflies OF gold.
Then he forsook her one sad morn,
She wept and sobbed, "Oh, love, come
bact."
There only came 10 her forlorn
BUTTERFLIES all black.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

Read the following figures from the
Director of the Mint. We quote:
mint Director Preston. on July 1st,
estimated that there was in the United
States sS9s. 900 coo in gold. and by the last
report the national banks of the United
States had sl7S.000000. and the national
banks of New York alone had OF this
sum si6,0000G0. This last total has been
increased since then. and Is doubtless
now nearly $Jo.oO0,0o0''
Add to these figures the millions OF sill
yer in the country. and we may wei
wonder that there should be any hard
times
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Hard-Cider Campaign.
fredericksburg Starr

The small log cabin i'm which the father
of Mr.. w. j. Bryan, the Democratic cam
didate for President was born, is still
standing i'm Rappahannock county about
half mile from Sperryville. At that
time Rappahannock was part OF Culpeper
county. About two years ago Mr. Henry
O'Bannon had the house photographed.
and sent a copy to Mr.. Bryan, his kins-
man.
Give us another log-cabn, bard-cider.
coon-skin campaign, and we are bound TO
win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

TO WHOM i!eby given that. apple.
Notice is ie 10 the Judge OF ne -, he
has been nnrico county TO trans ef i,i.,er
Court OF hryland and pay over Z 'ge.ss
10 the i,esiding in said State, ne "a
Kummennder the control OF the
OF s6f5 the suit Of Mentzel vs.. Pan,a."''
court. therein. ARNOLD .KUMMLN.
pend1s Guardian OF Helen Hummer
IL ban0 M S-NE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

So Marion Butler ia to be temporary
chairman OF the Populist convention, in
stead OF permanent chairman. as 1t was
said he would be. We wonder If Mr..
Butler will ever be permanently any
fhino2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
The Revised Edition.

(Memphis Commercial-Appeal)
The coat of arms of the McKinleys
bears the motto, Not Too Much" When
the voters are asked TO make William
Mckinley President in November. they
will probably shorten the motto into
"Not Much"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
BUSINESS oPPoKrUNIriEs.

ryoR SALE. IN THE HEART or TFlS
civ OF Washington, ID. c.. RESTAt.
81 ant I'm frst-class condition. and dOlrs
= ~ooi business. Long lease. and no tioi-
nc as 20 license. Sixteen rooms. tae
nails. suitable for clubs AMY ssl D
street. northwest. Washington. b. {.
~ I0-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

1.-THE Middle-of-the-Road Men" are the
Populists who are opposed to turning
either TO the Democratic right or to the
Republican left. They wish to go on their
own sweet Populistic way. swerving
neither to the right nor to the LETT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
WE OFFER YOU
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY,
the education OF your daughters NJ
THE CULPEPER FEMALE SEMINARY

Neither GOLD nor SILVER will remain
with you as will KNOWLEDGE WITH
YOUR DAUGHTERS ours Is a healthful
location Christian school. and faculty
unsurpassed. We make a speciality OF
training girls TO think and 20 teach. Our
courses IN ENGLISH. MODERN LAM
GUAGES. MATHEMATICS. THE SCI
ENCES. HISTORY, MUSIC, ART, ELO-
CUTION KEEPING TYPE
WRITING, and STENOGRAPHY are ~
thorough as those OF any school in tho
State. We invite correspondence as 10
terms, &c, and earnestly solicit your pa-
tronage. Address
Mrs. 5. c. BIGGERS. Principal
~ l2-Su& WSw Culpepcr,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

1t is suggested that II. as seems proba-
BILE at present. no sound-money Demo-
cratic ticket is to be put In the field. 1t
would be advisable for sound-money
Democrats In all parts OF the country
10 form clubs for campaign purposes
Baltimore Sun.
Sound-money clubs OF that sort would
signify nothing. and would soon die.
Beating the wind VIII not be popular with
practical people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. $40 EAST BROAD
STREET
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK PLACE
PHARMACY, BELvIDERE AND MAIN
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Didn't Believe in II.
indianapolis Journal.)

indianapolis Journal)
Watts: And you don't believe In the
faith-cure. even after It restored your
wife's voice?
n. Peck: Nawl 1t ought to suppressed
by the authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Carpet Sale.


% yards OF Half-Wool Ingram, Brussels
designs, we'll made and matched ready
10 put down. only $50
IS yards OF Half-Wool Ingram, Brusseis
designs. well made and ready 20 put
down. only N25. worth sl2.
IS yards OF Half-Wool Ingram, BOdy-Brus-
sells pattern. ready TO put down, only
IS
% yards OF Extra Super. ready 10 put
down, only SO
q yards OF Extra Super, ready made. only
IS 90
q yards OF the Very Best All-WOol IN
grain. handsome patterns. ready made
TO be put down. only $500.
% yards OF All-Wool Ingram. the very
best quality. matched. ready 20 20
down. only $3.50.
All CARPETS over 35c. a yard viii be sewod
20 nc the floor free.
II rolls OF Ingram carpet. worth 40c. a
yard. in this great sale az &c. "a yard.
Atwood Ingram, 50c. a yard, worth s5c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

Senator Murphy, OF New York. has
formally launched from Normandie-by-
the-Sea, a boom OF Senator Hill ior
Governor Of the Empire State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

WYTHEVILLE, VA, July 2l.--(SpeciaL)
Old Dominion Improvement Company VS..
Moomaw. Submitted on brief.
Eckles's Administrative VS.. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. Argued and
submitted.
Dupuy VS.. Cutchin. trustee. Partially
argued
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

The leaders of Tammany Hall seem 10
have decided. after due consideration 10
support the Chicago ticket and platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
WEDNESDAY. July %, 1896

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE CON-
erNEp TELEGRAPHIC-NEW SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

There is no better investment than the
interest bearing stock of the Old Domin-
ion Building and Loan Association. APP
ply for information. either In person or
by letter. to the Home ONCE. Chamber
OF Commerce Building, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

Now that boiling has become more or
less the fashion. it is quite possible that
there may be some Of II at 81. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Safe.
(Judge.)

Horatius (the good one): Pa says II
I'm real good he'll take me TO the circus.
Thomas the bad one): Aw. rats! Yer
hain't got no brudders ner sisters-do ez
you please. Yer de ony excuse he's got.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANh'
Rejected communications Will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

state OF Virginia, city Of Riehmond-ss.:
|. j. w. Sinton. cashier of the above
named bank, DO solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true, TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
]. W. SINTON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 2lst day OF July. 1896.
WILLIAM SINTON.
Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Hill Against n nort.

(New York Letter In Baltimore SUM-
A dispatch from Normandie-by-the-Sea
says that Senator Hil 10 opposed to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,

18th Year state Military. Scientific, and
Technical School. Thorough courses IN
general and applied Chemistry. and IN
Degrees conferred n course.
Grad: V. II. l.. and Bachelor Science, IN
Post Grad. courses, Master Science, civil
Engineer. All expenses. including cloth
ing and incidentals, provided at rate OF
80 per month as an average for tho
four years, exclusive OF OUTFIT.
Gen. SCOTT SHIP, Superintendent.
iv lh-E Sn q N19t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

State Of Virginia, city OF Richmond-ss.:
/, Richard IL. Smith, cashier of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best Of
my knowledge and belief.
RICHARD II. SMITH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
goth day Of July, 1895
w. w. GOSDEN.
Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
Constipation

Causes fully half the sickness in the world. It
retains the dgested food too long in the bowels
and produces biliousness, torpid liver, indi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
EDUCATIONAL.
STATE FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL

STATE FEMALE NONMfb >tHUUL,
FARMNILLE. VA.
Next session begins SEPTEMBER y
1886
Tuition free 10 200 State students pledg-
ing themselves 10 teach two years IN the
public schools OF the state.
To others. tuition SIS per term.
Board and washing for session or nine
months, Sli925. "
JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM,
jy 22-eodiw ftesldent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
EXCURSIONS, pIcxIcs, sc.
LAKESIDE PARK.

sure resort can be engaged for picnics,
bowling, dancing. and boating parties,
day or evening. Refreshments served in
cafe at city prices. Admission 10 park.
10 cents. For any other Information
wanted apply to Room No. g. Chamber
OF Commerce, city.
Telephone le57. te 2S-Su&W1m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
ADVERTISING RATES.
HAHN INCH OR LESS.

vance Cs5 words or less)..........". %
Above rates are for every day. or
advertisements running consecutively.
Reading notices In reading-matter type
1--WE lines or less. 81; in nonpariel, leaded'
Ave lines or less: 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22
PERSON Al.

Richmond. Va. July w
HAVING QUALIFIED AS ~. r',
OF the viii OF the late JAMES va.
GUSON. OF Goocnland colr inlel--4
hereby give notice 10 all persolt to H
to his estate 10 make scftlcnres eng "
and TO those whom he owed toper.y az
me for payment their claims. NRt,
thenticated. CLAY ID decea'el'
Executor James Il. Ferguschmond, W.
~ 22-l0t Post-oi'ice,
TED ADMIN
HAVING BEEN APPOf JOANNA d
ISTRATOR OF the estat parties fas'n.
FOLkES. deceased, Gate will pres,N.
claims against SAID mt. and an patu.,
them 10 me for settl9n settle Win i~
Indebted TO same {. j. FOLhtS,
without delay. Administrator
fv 11-Ar4fs "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

Correct-Attest:
MORTON u. ROSFNBAUM,
w. ]. WESTWOOD,
T. WILLIAM PEMBERTON.
iv 9a-ft Directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-22

RANDOLPH-MACON WOTAN'S COLI
IL lege, Lyuchburg, Va. Buildings nes; gas,
water, steam-hea etc. Compares ia courses and
facilities with best male colleges Endowment ig-
come reduces cost of tuifiOn oue-hhli. Ony
endowed college for women In Virginia. Address,
WM. W. SMITH. M, LID, Pres.
Oy 1O-F WlsD
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
Davis Has Is Against Him.

Great Falls, Jan. ga Benton spe-
cial to the Great Falls office of the
Standard says: The Northern Mon
tana Roundup association which has
been making things decidedly lively
for cattle and horse thieves, has
achieved another victory in the case of
John Wiley Davis. who in a few days
will be sent TO Texas to answer 10
some 13 indictments. Davis was tried
here at the September term of court on
the charge of killing a steer belonging
to Robert Coburn. but the jury disa-
greed.
While an effort was being made TO
convict Davis for crimes alleged TO
have been committed here, Harry
Lund. the live stock inspector. was
working at the Texas end of the af-
fair He ascertained that Davis was
badly wanted in Coleman county, Tex
as. where, as stated above. there are
about Is indictments pending against
him for cattle rustling. AS soon as
Lund reported what he had unearthed
in the Lone star state. Davis. who was
out on bail awaiting another trial was
arrested and lodged in Jail here. When
the necessary extradition papers have
been received from Texas he will he
taken there by Stock Inspector Lund.
probably early next week
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
A Doctors Opinion.

Great Falls, Jan. 22.-Health officers
are making a thorough investigation of
alleged cases of diphtheria, which, ii
is claimed, were not reported to the
authorities. If it is found that the
health laws have been violated the
guilty parties will be properly punish
ed. Physicians maintain that there
are many patients afflicted with throat
diseases, but that diphtheria does not
exist to any extent in the city. Refer
ring to the subject to-day, DR.. G. A.
Ings said: II have not seen case of
diphtheria in Great Falls, nor in Mon
tana. / do not say, however, that there
is no diphtheria in this city, but
have not seen single case. l have
had more than 20 cases of follicular
, tonsilitis lately, and the disease re-
sembles diphtheria very much. In fact,
unless a physician is thoroughly edu-
Gated, II is with great difficulty that
follicular tonsilitis can be told from
always present in both diseases. A
thorough physician, however, has
means at his disposal which he is en-
abled to tell to a certainty. within a
short time, say, a few hours at most,
whether the disease is diphtheria or
follicular tonsilitis. But the symptoms
of the two diseases are so very nearly
identical, in many respects, that ii re-
quires a physician who thoroughly un-
derstands his business to tell the diff
ference at certain stages. / might add
that it certainly appears strong, con-
sidering the amount of business done
from this Office that 1 have never yet
seen a case of diphtheria in this city,
although 1 have successfully treated
more than 20 cases of follicular tonsoli-
it's"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
Nortbern Montana NeWs

Mill gulch, about seven miles east Of
Monarch. Six shots from Winchester
rifles are reported to have been fired by
the accused as they lay in ambush.
None took effect. though some of the
bullets passed dangerously near.
Reports as to the shooting dtner
materially, and until the affair Is aired
in court the true inwardness of the
attack will be somewhat surrounded
in doubt The most reliable rumor at
tributes the origin of the trouble TO a
dispute between the Whittakers and
Woodwards as to who should cut some
very desirable timber on Saw Mill
gulch. The day previous to the trouble
Woodward's men had been warned to
keep away from the coveted timber.
which, by the way, belongs to Uncle
Sam. They went to work, however.
under the leadership of James Hutch
inson and were getting out some very
desirable timber when fired upon as
stated. The scene of the shooting is so
close to the Meagher county line that
a survey will have to be made to find
out in which county the accused must
be prosecuted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Live Stock.

Chicago. Jan. 2.-Cattle-Prices for
heavy steers were 5d10c off to-day on
very ordinary receipts. and light and me-
dunn weights were at steady prices. Not
many cattle were good enough to sell as
high as $3.50 and the bulk of the steers
sold at s3.75q4.40. Cows and heifers were
in good demand at 81 9Od3.40, with fat
heifers in demand at SO. 25d3.75 and
stockers and feeders at 81 .75d3.s0.
Hogs-Common to choice droves sold at
So .90Q415, and a few fancy butcher
weights brought A.2o. the top price being
25c below the highest price a year ago.
Sheep-There was a much larger run
than usual, and as the demand was again
quite moderate prices averaged 10c lower
for the general run. Sales were on a ba-
sis of s.. 50d3.75 for common to choice ma
tives. Western sheep were in demand at
50 .20d3.65 and common to choice lambs
were wanted at So. 75d4.15.
Receipts-Cattle. 1900 dead: hogs. cO,go0
head: sheep. 5000 head.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
III, Battle of the crest

Great Falls. Jan. 22.-County Attor-
ney Freeman and Deputy Sheriff Nc
Donald returned last night from Mon
arch. whittier they went to ascertain
the facts concerning the pitched battle
reported to have occurred between the
Whitaker and Woodward woodchop-
pers. When they arrived at the scene
of the trouble James Barker. Fred
Whitaker and William Knutson. the
alleged leaders in the melee, had been
arrested and released on 5000 bail each.
pending a hearing which has been set
for the Goth. The accused are charged
with assault with a deadly weapon.
They are said to have fired upon eight
men who were cutting wood in Saw
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
BECAUSE

The wonderful cures he has made have
created condolences and delight In the
hearts of those who have struggled In
vain against the ravages of nervous de-
bility and other diseases. until this sue
cessful doctor (whose picture appears
aboye) cured them.
DIR. sWEANY does not allow the
names of his patients or their diseases TO
be published or exposed. but he cures
them. He observes absolute confidence
and the strictest secrecy in all his pro
fessional dealings.
The DIR. has thousands OF testimonials
on file in his private office and consulta-
ton rooms. They are not fictitious or So
licited. They are genuine. and were vol
unfairly given as true, deep, sincere and
heartfelt expressions of gratitude and
thanks from our best merchants. manu-
facturers, mechanics. miners, ministers.
farmers lawyers. laborers and literary
made happy Examine them and learn
for yourself what he has accomplished
in cases just like yours. To do so would
make your heart leap with Joy and re-
newed hope.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-23
In A BUSINESS WAY
Officers of the Racing Association Will
Tolerate No Coarse Work.
THE MEETING AT LEWISTOWN
Last Season There Was Evidence
of Favoritism on the Track. But
No More of 1t Coes-Elec-
ton of Officers.

Great Falls. JAN 22-At the annual
meeting of the Fergus county agricul-
cultural. mineral and stock association,
held at Lewistown, the following OFF,
GERS were elected: President. F. L.
Smith; vice president, George Wiede-
man; secretary, G. w. Cook; assistant
secretary, w. d. Symmes; treasurer, r
T.. Wright; trustees, r. Won Tobel, +.
r. Smith, George wiedeman. ID. M.
Crowley, G. w. Cook, David Hilger,
A. j. Stephens, w. d. Symmes ana u
J. Kane; committee on premiums, X.
Won Tobel. w. d. Symmes, A. J. Ste
phens, d. ]. Kane, George Wiedeman'
1t was decided to join the American
Trotting association, and hereafter
any rider, driver or owner fined on TINS
track or barred is equally punished by
any other association which is mem
Der of the national association.
More or less trouble occurred over
races at Lewistown at the last fair and
the charge was openly made that Ia
voritism was shown certain horses by
the judges. Referring to the fair gem
orally and the races in particular the
Argus says editorially:
A good set of officers have peen
chosen for the present year and an
extraordinary effort should be exerted
to make each years exhibition an I'M
provement on the previous one. BY
commencing early in the season To
work UP an interest the fair cannot
fail to be a success, unless the weather
should prove unfavorable. Committees
should be selected with great care and
given to understand that work is re-
quired of them. AS all officers are re-
ouired to give their time and abilities
without compensation, members OF
committees can afford to do the same.
1t must also be the earnest purpose
of the officers of the association to
have all races conducted honorably,
and we believe the corps of officers
chosen is sufficient guarantee that such
will be the case as far as 1t rests with
in their power. The people Will not be
hoodwinked, bamboozled or defrauded.
They come to be entertained and TO
encourage the legitimate efforts OF
breeders of trotting and running horses,
and that is one of the chief objects OF
the association.
There should be no favoritiSm or
prejudice shown in the judges stand.
And IL might be we'll to suggest here
that there are more than one or two
men in the county capable of judging
a race, and that the stereotyped, ia
miliar faces might disappear to good
advantage.
The report of the secretary shows the
association to be on a good footing,
and with energetic, careful manage
ment 1t will in a few years be out OF
debt and our fairs anticipated with
pleasure by the inhabitants of the
cO1nty