The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-31

Apart from the idCl ludl lHc uiiAN'IIli5
weather man threatens rain for the early
hours Of to-day. nothing could be more
promising than the prospects for cele-
bration such as this city has never even
dreamed of.
The city now, from Chimborazo Park
to Lee District. and from the river TO the
northern line. is mass of bunting and
flags. Patriotism is running high, and
the citizens are yieins with each other to
see which can make the best showing.
NOTHING WANTING.
Nothing IS lacking so far as can be
seen. 20 make the affair one worthy Of
the presence Of the President Of the
United States and his Cabinet. Decora-
tious, music, and oratory VIII make the
day. while a gorgeous fireworks specta-
Gle will render beautiful the night
Richmond in its history, has had many
trades parades, but there have been none
which could compare with to-days splen-
did pageant. The hundreds who will have
floats IN the procession have each tried
10 see how complete they could make
them and aside from the beauty of the
vehicles IN themselves, the varied indus
tries Of Richmond will be fully shown,
AND the visitors Will De impressed with the
advantages Of this city.
The anticipation that there would be a
large crowd here on the occasion Of the
op ming OF new era for Richmond is
being realized. Every train yesterday
brought crowds. and the streets yester-
day afternoon and evening presented an
animated app arance. This morning, now
ever. the grand rush viii begin and the
most sanguiue expect not less than 5000
strangers TO be- here, while others put
Tho figures considerably higher.
a BUSY DAY.
A busy day was spent yesterday by
those in charge of the Carnival and final
arrang .ments We're completed.
Miss Carrie S. Shubrick. who will break
The bottle Of wine. reached the citF yes
terday afternoon and went 90 the Jefier-
SON. Gen. FItzhuEh Lee, who 10 is hoped,
VIII deliver the charge 20 the knights at
the tournament VIII arrive this morning
and Senator John vs. Daniel IS here while
from other sections wc.l-lnowu men are
here
with The laudable object Of allowing
au 90 take part iu the ceremonies. the
public schools will Doe closed to-day. as
viii number Of factories and other
,f..o. If b1-iness The schools will re-
e,r,e t,eir work Tomorrow.
TO RECEIVE THE PRESIDENT
Tho committee on Reccptlon met i'm
the hall of the Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday afternoon at 1880 o'clock and
completed an details for the reception of
Tho Presidential party this morning.
The Committee viii meet at the Union
Depot ln time to take the S:i5 train to
Ashland those who iail 10 get TO Union
DeDat can ioin the party at Elba at 500
o'olock
The Honorary Reception Committee,
with the exception of Governor Tyler
Congressman Lamb. judge WaddW and
.Tudre Lewis. are not expected 90 so 10
Ashland 90 meet the party. but VIII join
them al Eiba at IL o'clock
gover1or TYLER win welcome the Presi-
dent to Vlrenia. az Ashland. with "a few
words. and Mayor Taylor viii welcome
him to The city 40 Elba. when the train
arrives
FROM ELBA TO THE HOTEL.
Tho marty after alehtiue al Elba will
,rCce.5 fn carr.eres fo the jefferson Ho-
fei ln The following order.
president NIcKinle, and Mayor Taylor
Secretaries Hay and Gage. Mrs Gage
and Governor Tyler
Secretaries Root and Long Judge Wad-
am and Mrs. james Caskie
Secretary Hitchcock. Mrs Hitchcock,
the Misses Hitchcock