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AND MORE LOCAL NEWS THAN ALL THE OTHER CLINTON COUN- TY PAPERS TOGETHER IN CLINTON COUNTY. BY EVERYBODY; CIRJOTILATBD EVERYWHERE. Vol. XLVin. No. 19.—Whole No. 4065. PLATTSBURGH, N. Y., SEPTEMBER 19, 1902 Termat—fLM Clinton County Fair SURPASSES ALL FORMER EXHI- BITIONS. I matched geldings, and James Moffitt, shown. A grand' piano with Pianola of this'nity. a gelding and mare. Lewis attachment attracts much interest. [Ryan, of this city, exhibits i mare, gelding, and two mares, j Davison. of Mooers Forks, has year-old Champl Splendid Line of Entries in Every De- «, partment-Great Program Each Day ££: WT Result of The Races Etc brood John threes tallion, and James Glass, of ., a string of five horses, Wm. Black, of Keeseville, four-year-old stal- lion; L. E. Atwocd, brood mare; Fred McCrea, four-year-old stallion; W. C. Scritoneir, West Chazy, horses; H. L. •Scriibner, West Pla.itsburgh, brood mare and colt; Champlain, pair Heywortih & Staffc James M. Hackett, matched mares; , Peru, three and —A feature of the fair is the play- ing of the City Bland under the leadership of 'Bandmaster Fritz. This organization gave an excellent con- cert in the grand stand yesterday and presented a fine appearance. —The W. C. T. U. have their 1 re- freshment tent on the grounds again this year and are serving palatable meals to all comers. A tent for check- ing parcels and bicycles is also pro- idd d vided. In accordance The Clinton County Fair opened on j boro, and A. J. Messire, ith a good attendance for the r-< Tuesday \.~ — o first day, and is now on in full swing, -lay long exhibitors were arriving on the'grounds and Secretary Burleigh and his force of clerks .were kept busy recording the entries. Never before in the history of the society were th< exhibit in nearly e\- . numerous and as excellent as they we this year. A splendid showing is made\ in exhibits of horses and cattle while the excelte any dc the The exhibits in Floral Hall were re- ceived and cared for'by Superintendent S. K. Ryan and 'Ms assistants. ART I1ALL. Art Hall, of all places on the grounds istory of the society were the j b probably the most attractive to the in nearly every department as ) ladies _ ^ .bewildering display of paint- ings; W.H. Palmer, Dannemora, tnree- -old stallion, Prince Alcander, two- -old stallion, two mares; S. R. Forrence, Peru, pair of matched mares. CATTLE. The exhibit of cattle is one of the features of the faiir. The herd of tborougtubred Holsteins, exhibited by Hon. John H. Moffiitt, president of ihe Society, attracts much favorable attention. The exhibit of cattle by- Mrs. George S. Weed and Miss Helm I'. Smith, of Tarleton and Rook Ledge farms respectively, are) exceptionally display of swine and sheep 6 anv ever given here. The other tments are equally well filled, and Art and Floral halls xhibits a>-e ahead of the average. The fair is also well provided with amusements. Ail gambling devices are strictly forbidden, but there are many attractions which more than take pi act :mg The ashing nerry-go- ibusineys, hot candy, fruit , stands have a la.i is,. Ou the \Midway\ are a num- mber of ings, drawings and fancy work of all descriptions, meets the eye as one en- ters the hall. Miss Grace 'M. Rockwell has charge of the art department, and is assisted by Mtes Ida Rockwell and Messrs. Burleigsh and Langlois. Mis'? Alida M. Moore is in charge of the fancy work, Mr. Burleigh and Miss Stella Wilkinson assisting. The exhibit of china painting is the est ever seen at the fair, a large num- ber of beautifully decorated articles being shown. Among the ladies ex- hibiting are Mrs. Dissosway, of Platts-- burgh, Mrs. Alvord and Mifte Brainard, of Syracuse, Mrs. -Savage, of Cham- plain, and Miss Clay, of Plattsburgh. hibi f it i d d ber of attractions, including Prof. Me- ' Tli e ex^it of paintings and draw- Crea. the \one man band,\ a two- ing s occup i es the entire wall space on legged cat, a snake eater, a three-lea-. th e sou tih side of the building. tiere ged cow and the triplets, which havej ar e snown a great variety of subj^ct-s, been exhibited at former fairs. There- are ateo many other schemes to entice a nickel or dime from passers-by, but a nickel or dime fro py in nearly every instance the worth oi the money is received. FLORAL HALL. The exhibits in Floral Hall are bet- ter than ever before with, but one ex- ception, and that is displays by local merchants. A number of excellent exhibits are made, but there are not as many ae might be expected. The hall is well filled, however, and pre- sents a very attractive appearance. The display of preserves, jellies, cake, pie, bread, etc., was never as good as it is thte year. The exhibitors in this class are too numerous to mention, ibut'the display is distinctly creditable to the women, of the county. An excellent showing is made in fruit. One of the most extensive ex- hibits to that of thte Lavigne Fruit Farm, the grapes and pear* shown be* ing particularly attractive* ' Mrs. Wil- lis Wever and Mrs. L. W. Kayes show some very fine plums and A. G. Mieikle- john, of Putnam, Washington county, [has sent up some home-grown peach- es. George R, 'Heyworth, of Peru, has a fine collection of apples, as has H. L. Scribner, of West Plattsburgh. A. H. Calkins, of Cumberland Head, has a nice lot of plxmie and apples. In the line of vegetables a select and varied exhibit is 'made by Mr. Man- ning, of 'Peru. A. W. Gettys and A. T. Hominy, of Beekmantown, ihave fine exhibits. James C Davis, of this city, has a -collection grown by himself in which he takes great pride. Mr. Davite fehows a number of vegetable peaches, a novelty in this section. The assortment of flowers ite beauti- ly all of which show considerable skill in execution. Among the ex- ful. William tCooke, the local florist, makes a handsome display, which is very tastefully arranlged. A. ! H. Calk- ins and Mrs. L. W. Hayes make very pretty exhibits. One of the most interesting exhibits in the hall is that of Filipino curios, *jhown by James T. Kavanagh, and consisting of bolos, knives and other weapons, clothing and othier domestic articles. A collection of models of implements of warfare in use in the islands is a noteworthy feature, and the collection of shells is also inter- esting. Creamery apparatus of various makes, consisting of churns and sepa- rators, is shown by F. <E. Martin, J. H. Taibberrah and John Holland. rt tctateiul display of monunierts and marble ork is made by F.. l J . Heath. 0: od:-ui-i Company is here again ana ,\u the ar-> t 'mage of that particular ot.ie h one or all branches Miss Hall., Miss Percy, Miss Signor, •liss Helen I. Smith, Mi'^s McFadden, Mrs. Walter Carnoll, Miss Corrinne Merrihew, of Plattsburgh; Mrs. Alford, of Syracuse, Mrs. Savage, of Cham- plain, Mr. Lowra iRea, of Beekman- own. The display of fancy work is very >xtensive, nearly thirty lace handker- :hiefs and sixty-six sofa (pillows being counted. There is imuoh beautiful lace work and several center pieces, wihich are models of excellence in their line. Among the exhibitors in this departmtent are Mrs. H. P. Gilliland, Mrs. B. L. Burritt, Mrs. Mary Springer, Mrs. A. M. Warren, Mrfe. J. Sequin, MISB Corrinne Merrihew, (Mrs, L. W. Hayes, Mrs. F. P. Lobdell, Miss Jen- nie Clay, Mrs. Fitzpafcriok, Plattsburgh; Mrs, H. L. Scribner, West Plattsburgh; Mrs. Grant Mooney, Point au Roche; Mrs. B. J. Day, Valcour; Mrs, milard Aldridge, Mrs. L. J. Aldridgie, Chazy. The Woodward Art Com>pany make one of the handsomest exhibits in the [building, displaying a collection of photographs, which shows the fine quality of work done in this studio. The portraits in each Instance are beautifully finished and are attractive- ly arranged. The Bailey Music Company, of Bur- ington, have an excellent exhibit of >ianos and organs in this iMiilding. MACHINERY HALL. A splendid exhibit is made in this department. Childs & Byrnes make i splendid showing, displaying 1 not only a complete line of carriages and sleighs but also what is .probably the best and largest exhibit of agricultural imple- ments ever seen here. The entire south end of the building with con- siderable adjacent ground ^paoe is oc- cupied by this enterprising flum. A complete exhibit of Waterto/wn, BaJb- cock and Moyer wagons is made as well as several by Durant & Booflp, better known as the blue ribbon line. The line includes concords and run- iboutis, with steel, cushion and pneu- matic tires. The display of wagons is easily the best ever seen here. ~ pecially worthy of notice is a top tin An xcellent linei of sleighs is shown and also a splendid line of harness of all The exhibit of robes and 5-A horse blankets is very complete. Just outside the 'hall is the exhibit of the Le Roy Plow Company, for which Childs & Byrnes are agents, A complete exhibit of plows aoid cultiva- tors is made, and their merits are ex- plained by Mr. Cover, the gentleman n charge. A bean harvester is shown —something new here—as well as potato digger and many other farming implements. An excellent exhibit is made of the Cambridge plow and ai Gray threshing machine ii shown. A display of Milburn farm wagons is also made. J. Seguin & Co., of thte city, have very good exhibit of vehicles of their 1 tneir w ^ i L i ..-1 and a lady aL.cncu^nt cal^ attmtion iu the excellence of the perfumes by &pidying ine various odors on passers-by. Prof. Vv. J. LaVoice, the eye specialist, is also present .\cKannon Bros., of Burlington, hav> a fine exhibit of pianos and organs, as Las also ft. A. Whitney, of Ma.oae. Girard & Byrnes, the Clinton street .shoemen, have a very attractive dis- play. The booth is very neat, be- ing trimmed with white and green. The principal part of the exhibit is de- voted to the Sorosis shoe for women. This make of shjoe is shown in all va- rieties and sizes. The Curtis shoe for men is also shown. A special exhi' from the Sorosis people is expect today, showing the stages in the ci struct ion of the shoe. The entire < luibit i'i very Tastefully arranged, a is a credit to the merchants mating Henry, Wocd & Marshall make a very neat and attractive display ol hardware. The exhibit included cut- Ifry, tools of various kinds, locks anc hinges and other articles of 'hardware All vv«- re tastefully arranged in a hand same show case and presented an ex- cellent appearance. J. A. Kret-man made an excellen display of stoves and ranges, the cele- brated Glen wood make being shown. The display is certainly very season- able and the stoves shown are of tin best ana attracted much attention. Exhibits of hand-forged horse-shoes were made by James K. Lee., of Wills- pneumatic nwiaibout, built 'by Watertown Carriage Company. l f lih i h nufa< They 'ha- own and heavy wagons and sleighs, workmanship of which is faultless heir durability is the thing that guaranteed this firm's succ light the Other exhibitions of cattle are O'Neil, West Chazy, pair of oxen; James Glass, Oham- good. J. P. work lain, bull; A. A. Dickerson, Pittsford, Vt., herd of cattle, L. E. Atwootf, Chazy; Cottrell Bros., Hoosiick Falls, herd of cattle; Thonras Stewart, Hem- mdngford, P. Q.; B. C.Halloiway, Otego, Galloway cattle; M. J. Spell- man and Jacob Reynolds, cattle; W. R. Parker, Fenrisiburgih, cattle and oxen; F. A. Bigelow, Boquet, A. W. Getys, Wallace Turner, Schiuyler Falls; bull, cow and two heifers; H. H. 'Brand, Peril, Aberdeen cattle. SHEEP. exhibit of sheep has never been excelled here. Among the exhibitors in this department are L. & M. Be- chard, Rouses Point; W. H. Warner, Fairneld, Vt; A. Wickson, Shelburne, Vt; J. T. Cominy, city; William Tru- do, Altona; Jaimies 1 Glass, Champlain; L. A. & A. A. Drew, Burlington, horn- ed Dorsets; C. H. Marshall, Vergenines, Vt.; S. G. Moore, Point au Roche; Al- fred Sweet, Glens Falls; J. Ballard, St Albans; E. Allen, city; B. C. Hatha- ray, Otego, horned Dor&ets; M. R. Parker, Ferrisburgh, Vt; F. A. Bige- low, Boquet, cheviots; Luther Hagar, city; A. H. Calkins, town. SWINE. The display of swine is also un- usually good, among the exhibitors being J. D. Barnee, Cheshires and Duroe Jerseys; J. T. Dominy, Ches- bires and Yorkshires; Alfred Sweet, Glens Falls; W. C. Scribner, West Chazy; Luther Hagar, city; A. W. Gettys, city. POULTRY. There is a varied line in the poultry department. Games of different kinds are sQiown by Charles rDetejardins and I. E. Featherston, of Ausable Forks. William Trudeau has Toulouse geeBe. N. A. Gallant and M. J. Spellman show Plymouth Rocks; Jacob Reynolds has. an exhibit of game bantams; Luther Hagar, geese, ducks and turkeys; A. W. Gettys, Plymouth Rocks and White Leghorns; A. H. Calkins, White Leg- >rns. THE RACES. The 2:40 trot and the 2:2-2 pace were pulled off, and proved good racete. James Walker, of Coldwater, Mich., acted as starting judge. The other judges are Henry Ransom of uhis city, and B. B. Valentine, of Boone, Iowa. The timers are F. J. Rugar, of Platts- burgh; M. F. Aldridge, of Chazy, and John Thompson, of St. Albans, Vt. 2:40 TROT. There were five starters in this race, who drew the following positions— Wilton Boy. pole; The Kid, No. 2; War Cloud, No, 3; Alex. D., No. 4, and Alex. Blandy on the outedde. Milton Boy took this race easily in three straight heats, white War Cloud fought hard for second place with dex Blandy. The time of the three heats was as follows: First heat, quarter .35, half three-fitiarters second heat, 3uarter .35% half 1:10, three-quarters 1:45, 2:19%; third heat, quarter .34%, half 1:11, three-quarters 1:45. mile 2:20. Wil B b M D , q . Wilton Boy, br.g., A. McDon- aid, Port Henry : Alex. Elandy, ch.g., Clark Spencer, Greenwich 4 2 2 War Cloud, bk.s., A. B. Angell, Ohamplaiin 2 3 Alex. D., b.g., A. Langevin, Montreal 3 4 4 The Kid, ch.g., F. A. Slayton, Barre, Vt 5 5 5 THE 2:22 PACE. In this race there was but two start- ers, Slick Good and Dorothy Marie, out of thirteen nominators. Neverthe- less the association decided to pull off the race rather than to disappoint any- ath the cus- considerable literature is The second day of the county fair called out a large attendance. A con- servative estimate of the number pres- ent would be 15,000, and many con- sider that the crowd was larger. Vis- itor train ere brought to the city by every and boat, and many of the coun- try people came in with teams, so that j j 5 by noo.n the ground was well filled with people. The crowd visited the exhibits in the different departments and all the re- freshment booths and places of amuse- ment did a rushing business. The races and special attractions drew their attention during the afternoon, and the pleasure of the day was much en- hanced by the playing of the City Band. The judges in all departments start- ed in yesterday, and it is hoped will nnMi their work today. The exhibits are of unusual excellence, and in some ases a decision is difficult. 2:50 PACE. This was hotly contested, the horses all being in to -win, and many surprises jrred ibefore the race was decided. The character of the contest is shown by the fact that five heats were neces- sary to decide it, and the spectators had the pleasure of seeing thie 2:50 class go the mile in 2:15%. There were eight starters in the race, and every position was -contested over every foot of ground; the spec- tators could never tell which horse would get a position, as they kept heading one another throughout the ve heats. Golden Dream looked to be a likely winner, but she tired after the third heat, and co'iild do nio better than finish siecond. The moneys went to the horses given below: Tenney S.. ro. m., George E. Whitney, Enfield, N. H. .. 1 2 2 1 1 Golden Dream, ch. m., E. A. Sunderlinn Lebanan, N. H. 2 1 1 6 7 The Duke, L. F. Sprague, Pt. Henry 35332 Aintree, H. B. Field, Ver- ennes, Vt 6 4 7 2 3 R<oxy K.. bk. m., C. B, Ken- dall, Shoreham, Vt 4 6 4 5 4 Art 'Boy, b. g., Clark Spencer, Greenwich. 8 3 5 4 5 Qorrina, Hutching & Fritz, Carthage 5 7 6 8 8 Josephinse, br. m., W. N. Phelps, East Alburgh, Vt.. 7 8 8 7 6 Time—2:15%, 2:19%, 2:19%, 2:17. :17. 2:15 PACE. Bivouac and Bert Booth were the only two who started in this race, out of nine nominators. Bivouac, a pow- erful gray, had little difficulty in cap- •ing first money, he taking three straight heats. Bert Booth being an y gaited horse, -the audience be- came convinced that he was not being pushed to win. After the second heat the driver was su'Ustitulted by T. H. Moon, but the horse could not be made to go faster. Bivouac, gr. g., Joseph Girard, Montreal 1 1 1 Bert Booth, br. g., G. M. Mc- Pherson, Montreal 2 2 2 Time—2:15%. 2:15%, 2:16%. THREE YEAR OLD TROT. There were but two youngsters in this race, Wicklow Maid and Diamond. The Maid took the race in three straight iheats, and had to be held in to prevent her from distancing her Wicklow Maid 1 Diamond .. ...... 2 Time—2:4G, 2:45%, 2:36%. one. It required four heats to decide BONETTE, PRINCE OF AERONAUTS Prof. Bonette, that daring balloonist, made a successful ascension and para- shute jump yesterday afternoon. He ascended in a large brass cannon, and when more than a mile up was shot | into midair, descending in his para- 6 . shute. He landed less than a mile north of the grounds, but his balloon landed nearly ten mike north. He is without doubt the peer of aerial artists, and a man of unusual daring. Tomorrow he will attempt famous double parachute jump, if the weather permits. This feat con- s of jumping from one parachute another while descending to the ground. It has never yet bee: this race, and it L pretty one to Dorothy Marie won the first • a nose, after Slick Goods had er a lead of five lengths in the first half mile by a bad break; the but ; next three heats were close ones lick Goods led in all of them. Time for the three hearts—first heat, quarter .34%, half 1:11, three-quarters The exhibit of the Clinton County Carriage Repository is a large and _ varied one, including all specimens of 1:46, mite 2:-20%; second heat, quarter buggies, wagons, carriages, and seighs. I-36, half 1:10, three-quarters 1:45%, They have the handsome Cortland rub-; mile 2:18%; third heat, quarter .35, ber tired driving buggies, Waterloo j half 1:11, three-quarters 1:45, mile cutters, the Kelly & Fish farm wagons, (2:19; fourth heat, quarter 36, half 1:12, and a large assortment of harnesses, roues, blankets, etc. HORSES. The exhibit of live stock is the finest ver se«?n on the grounds. This is articularly true in the cattle, twine nd sheep departments, the construc- Lon of extra sheds -being made neces- sary by the large number of entries. The horses are of excellent quality, and many beautiful animals are shown. Among the exhibitors of horses and L. and M. Be-chard, of iRou*»es Point, who have a string, consisting of a stal- lion and eight mares and geldings. Victor Seymour, of Sit. Albans, has a two-year-old stallion, and J. G. Bur- pee a single driving gelding. W. N. >s exhibits his handsome stallion Sta Kingly nd two mares, rlington, she E. F. Brown- . three-year- if B 'id stallion, as does George N. Latre- ojore of Chazy. 0. E. Minkler, of ]hazy, shows a single driving mare, and M. Broadwell, of Morrisonville, •quarters 1:46, mile 2:22. Slick Goods, ! b.m., J. Cunning- ham, Whitehall 2 1 1 1 Dorothy Marie, b.m., M. Ken- nedy, Albany 1 2 2 1 THE BALOOX ASCENSION. The iba)Ioon ascension by Professor Bennett* was a complete success. There r as little wind and the jalloon ascend- ed vertically or nearly c o. The aeronaut made the descent in his parachute in splendid style and landed in front of -he grand stand within twenty yards )f the spot from which he started. The other special attractions did not arrive yesterday but will give a performance 'between heats today. They include the Martaellas, acrobats Prof. Le Velle and his troop of train- ed dogs, and MaPfcee and Hill, hori- zontal bar and trapeze ex,peirts. NOTES. —The octagonal buildling formerly Art Hall, is occupied by Cluett's dis- a pair of draft horses. H. S. Beck-(play of pianos and organs. A num- ith, of Morrisonville, has a pair ot. ber of beautiful instruments are y complished by any one, 'but weathe permitting, Prof. Bonette ill attempt >day. On Friday he proposes to a'scend and strip in mid air, while he supports himself solely by his teeth, and offers reward of $1,000 u> anyone finding that he uses any wire, strap or sup- >rt of any kind, ot'her than his teeth. OTHJ& ATTRACTIONS. McPhee ^Hmll, won the admiration of tiiie audience in their bar and cast- ng act. They are artists of the first .lass, and give an af tec noon's enter- tainment all by themselves. Prof. Hampton gave a very inter- esting exhibition with his trained dogs and educated goose. It showed i .-hat careful training can accomplish, aid furnished a good deal of amuse- nent. THE OFFICERS. The complete success of the fair must be gratifying to the officers of the Clinton County Agricultural Society, all of whom have labored hard and faithfully. Each in his own depart- ment has done much to help in making :he fair the success that it te. A list jf the officers is as follows: President—Hon. J. H. Moffitt, Platts- bursrh. First Vice-President—G. F. Hutchin- son, Plattsburgh. Second Vice-Presidents—-Hon. H. D. Graven, Ausaible Forks; E. C. Low, M. D., Plaitslburgh; A. W. Fairbank, M. D., Ghazy; R. R. Humphrey, Cheru- busco; John Haughran, Plattsburgh; Hiram E. Heyworth, Peru; P. Hanlon, Clayburgh; Peter Phillips, Plattsburg; ft. P. Heaton, Chazy. Recording Secretary—W. T. Bur- leigh, Plattsburgh. Treasurer—.M. F. Parkhuirst, Platts- burgh. Directors—Hon. S. Moffitt, E. Spear, G. F. Hutchinson, J. B. White, W. T. Burleigh, E. W. Steele, Hon. S. M. 'Weed, Hon. E. C. Baker. Wallace Tur- ner, Fred Rowlson, Thos. Dickinson, M. Stowles, J. Ovette Smith, S. K. Ryan, C. C. Schuyler, M. D. Executive Committee—Hon. S. M. Weed, G. F. Hucthinson, C. C. Schuy- | ler, M. D., Hon. S. Moffitt, M. Sowles. I The general superintendent is W. L. ; Pattisson, who is in charge of the «n- j :ire grounds, and is ably assisted by ! the veteran assistant superintendent, [P. D. La-Plant The department ©u- 'perinitendents are as follows: i Floral Hall, S. K. Ryan; Art \Half Miss Alida Moore, Miss Grace M. vftockwell; Cattle, S, H. Clark; Swdne, A. W. Getttys; ^Horses, C. B. Wing; Sheep, N. F. Pardy; Races.G. F. Hutcn- tnson; assistant, T. A. Ballagh; Poul- try. Theodore E. Callanan. There was a record-Jbreaking atten- dance at the Clinton County Fair yes- terday, a Mr estimate of the number of people present being 20,000. Weath- er conditions were perfect, and every train and boat brought crowds of vis- itors to the city. The train on the Ausable branch consisted of fourteen crowded coaches, uearly one thousand, coming from that section, alone. The \ boats brought at least 2,000 Vermont- ! hio came over to see how they j do things in \York State,\ and thou- j sand'3 more came from along the line of the Chateaugay and iby the- main ; line of D. & H. trains. I Early in the morning a countless : stream of rigs began to arrive and con- tinued until afternoon. The farmers brought their families, and many could seen during the noon hour enjoying a substantial repast on the grounds. Tue crowd, as fair crowds alwayfe are, as a .good natured one. They pushed and jostled, crowded Floral and Art Halls, and had a -good time generally. The grand stand was filled to its ut- most capacity and a little over, but in rpite of that, everybody had a good time, and everyone was satisfied. 2:28 TROT. There were five starters in this race, Maxey McGregor, Hansel F, Red George, Miss Vitola and Dorena. Hazel F. took tHie race in three itraight heats, but she was often hard pressed by the rest of tlhe fifeld. The fight for second place was a good one; Dorena won it, but was beat in the one heat by Maxey McGregor. The time made by the horsea was fast, as will be seen below: Hazel F., b. m. .William Virtue, New York.. ... . 1 1 1 Dorena, !br. m., L. E. Fletcher, Littleton, N. H... .. . 2 2 3 Maxey McGnegor, b. s., M. Ken- nedy, Albany 3 4 2 'Red George, to. g., G. H. Huber, Tioonderoga, . 4 6 4 Miss Viola, b. m., A. McDonald, Port Henry 5 3 5 Time—2:19%. 2:19%, 2:20%. 2:19 TROT. This was an excellent race to watch. It was contested from start to finish iby the three starters; Brilliant the Great, Palori and Othmar. Brilliant took the first two heats, which his two opponents alternated for second place. In the third toeat Brilliant lost about six lenigtha, by a bad (break, and was the last one in, Palori winning the heat He won the fourth heat, and Palori followed him in, but was set back to third place for running. Brilliant, H. Daoust, Montreal 11 3 1 PaJori, G. W. Reagan, St Al- bans 2 3 1 3 Othnnar, L. B. Fletcher, Little- ton, N. H.. 3 2 2 2 Time—2:24, 2:25%, -2:24%, 2:21. 2:35PACE. Four horses started in this race, Corrina, Plrecious, Lady iChimes and Art Boy. Art Boy (had no difficulty in capturing first money, taking three straight heate, and seeming to have considerable speed in reserve. The other three horses were all looking for sefcond money, and each one won a second. Art Boy, b. g., Clark Spencer, Greenwidh ... 1 1 1 Lady Ohiimes, b. m., T. Latour, Saranac Lake 3 2 3 Preeiloute, ch. m., J. E. Dodge, Pittafield, Mass 2 3 4 Oarrina, Hutchins & Fritz, Carthage 4 4 2 Time—2:22%, 2:22%, 2:22%. GASOLINE ENGINE. An exhibit that attracts much atten- tion is the Abenaque gasoline engine exhibited by Charles Rhodes of Mooers. This engine is compact and portable, and is just the thing for farmers de- siring a aheap power in convenient form. This special type of engine is built on heavy beams on which the vibration is distributed in running, making it very self-containing in run- ning. Its cooling device is a great feature. Mr. Rlhodes hias sold several and they have given good satisfaction. ATTRACTIONS. As usual this year tho attractions are highly satisfactory, and the crowd was well '5leased. Prof. Bonette made a successful bal- loon ascension and parachute jump in the face of serious obstacles. The wind blew so hard that it pulled five of the wind rings out of his balloon before he left the ground, and he was requested not to risk his life going up, but he did not wish to disappoint the large crowd and so made the ascen- sion. He narrowly escaped tipping over on his way down, and had to work hard at the ropes to keep the parachute right side up. If the weather is favorable today he will either be exploded from a bomb in mid air, or do the double parachute jump, and disrobe in mid air. McPhee and Hill again appeared in their bar and casting act, and furnish- ed an excellent entertainment The MarinelLas, acrobats, contor- tionists and trapezers, igave another of •their popular and difficult acts, as also did Professor Hampton with his train- ed dogs and goose. FAIR NOTES. —Esau, the snake eater, is drawing big crowds. The pu/blic who are in- terested in such tihings would do well to «ee the .exhibition, as we have it from a local expert that the snakes shown are real rattle snakes—there being four or five varieties. —A sow weighing 1020 pounds is at- tracting a good deal of attention at the swine exhibit, and it well may, as it is in a way a curiosity. TODAY'S RACES. There are three good races on the card for the last day of the fair. With a good track it is expected that the track record made by Dan Q., several years ago, will be broken. Indiana is somewhat of a favorite in the free-for- all, but almost any of the other entries is regarded as a possible winner, as some of the ibtfet horses in the coun- ties will compete. The list of entries is as follows: 2:35 TROT. PURSE $500. Obed, b. g., G. D. Sherman, Pt. Hen- ry. Kilineator, br. g., L. F. Phelps, Port Henry. Nellie C, E. Andrews, Sardinia. Wm. M., br. g., E. Andrews, Sar- dinia. War Cloud, br. s., W. Pelkey, Cham- plain. Motor, b. s., M. A. Aseltine, Fairfax. Little King, b. &, H. B. Stewart, Newport, Vt, Wilton Boy, br. g., A. McDonald, Port Henry. The Kid, ch. g., F. A. Slayton, BaiTe, Vt Miss Jefferson, br. m., P. Heeney, Ballston. Spa. Inland Flower, gr. m., P. Heeney, Ballston, Sea. Lady Mills, 'b. m., M. Kennedy, Al- bany. Ales D., b. g., A. Langetvin, Mon- treal. Brilliant, The Great, H. Daoust, Montreal. FRiEiE-FOR-ALL. E. E. Knott, Ch. g., E. A. Stzaderlin, Lebanon. Biomham, b. g., B. Williamson, Braittleboro. Cartridge, b. g., G. D. Sherman, P t Henry. Royal Victor, br. s., Hutdhins & Fritz, Carthage. Don, br. g., F. Poirier, Montreal. Indiana, b. g., W. A. Clark, New Haven. Bivouac, gr. g., Joseph Girard, Montreal. The Maid, b. m., F. A. Slayton, Barre. Moth Miller, ro. «., Husber's, Ticon- deroga. Jewell, b. g., G. M. MacPhereon, Montreal. Bert Booth, br. g., G. M. MacFher- son, Montreal. 2:28 PACE—PURSE. ?50O. Doris, ch.ni., Geo. E. Whitney, En- field. N. H. Winnie Bayard, G. M. MJaoPherson, Montreal. Angus Pointer, G. M. MacPherson, Montreal. Aintree, b-g., H. B. Field, Vengeance, Vt. ' Tony, b.g., JL B. Field, Vergennes. Al Ray, h.g., Donal Smith, Barre,Vt G. D. S., b,g., A. McDonald, Port Henry. N, Y. The Duke, b.g., L. F. Spraigue, Port Henry. N. Y. Willed WIMtes, b.s., E. Andrews, Sardinia. N. Y. Sachem, br.g., E. Andrews, Sardinia. Josephine^ b.m., W. N. Phelps, East Alburgh, V t AUcadine, b.m., G. H. Haber, Ticon- deroga, N. Y. Susie Earl, b.m., G. H. Huber, Ticon- deroga. .Jolden Dream, ch.m., E. A. Sunder- lin. Lebanon. N. H. Lightning, ,b.g., E. A. Sunderlin, Lebanon. Corona, eh.m,, H. E. Brewsteir, Bar- ton, Vt Annie W., b.m,, H. E. firewater, Barton. Real Estate Transfers. Following is a list of real estate transfers recently recorded in Clinton county: Abram Garrow aold to Delia Garrow, Mooers property for $1 and other con- Micthael McGaulley sold to Thomas Lavin, lAltona, 10 acres for $6. John J. Meehan sold to Francis Glaney, Plattsburgh village property for S50O. Wm. H. Forrenoe sold to Frederick M. Forrentoe, Peru, about forty acres for $1 and other considerations. Orange H. Stafford sold to Joseph Lapiere, Chazy, 145 acres for $3500. Mary O'Neil sold -to Nedlie O'Neil, Clinton property for $400. •Bridget Murnane sold to Nellie O'Neil, Clinton, 100 acrtB for $297. Elizabeth Fogarty sold to Bridget Murnane, Clinton, 100 acres for $1. Emeline Miller sold to Nelson Rollo, Altona, 9 acres for $250. Charlotte Gebo sold to Uive Gefibo, (Rouses Point village property fox $3-18.87. Edward West sold to Wm. West, Mooers, 114 acres for $1. Byron J. Holt sold to Nancy Kent Brown, Peru property for $1216. Gilbert Durand sold to Louise Du- rand and others, Plattsburgh property fior $13 50. JDeath of l-,uswell More Webb. The funeral of Russell More Webb was held at his late home, No. 106 Woodlawn avenue, Syracuse, Tuesday itermoon. Mr. Webb was born at East Beekmantown in 1846, but had lived in Syracuse for the past twenty years. .He formerly traveled for the Read Chemical Comipany, of New York city, but for the past few years had represented the American Agri- cultural Chemcal CO. Mir. Weblb is survived by a widow, two daughters, Miss L. May Webb and Mrs. F. P. George; two .'brothers, Chas. Webb, of St. Paui, and A. A. Webb, of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. O. C. Atwsood, of West Chazy. He was a cousin of George N. Weibb, of this city. The Rev. C. M. Eddy officiated at the services, being assisted by the Rev. Theron Cooper and the Rev. M. P. Blakesly. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. PUTNtAM FADELESS DYES do not spot, streak or give your goods an unevenly dyed appearance. Sold by 0. E. Minckler, Ohazy, N. Y. BATTIiE OF PLATTSBUKWH. Anniversary Commemmorated by Meeting of Sons of Second War. The Society of the Second Wlar With Great Britain in the State of New York, held its annual meeting Thurs- day evening in Aibany, this being the eighty-eighth anniversary of the bat- tle of Plattsburgh. The members gathered at the president's home, No. 166 Chestnut street. The following of- ficers were elected: Hon. George Corn- stock Baker, president Elijah Warriner Murphey, Gen. George Frederick Nich- ols, Hon. Daniel French Payne and Commander Albion Varette Wadhams, U. S. N., vice-presidents; Henry Har- mon Noble, secretary; James William Cox, treasurer; Learned Hand, regis- trar; Henry Ketchum Averill, histor- ian; Frederick \Eugene Wadhams, Hon. William Pierson Judson and Frank Warner Thomas, directors. A resolution was adopted thianking the Massachusetts society for courtes- ies extended to the delegates from this society to the biennial meeting at Bos- ton in June, and it was also voted to present the Massachusetts society with a gavel made from wood of the Con- fiance, the flagship of British Commo- dore Downie, captured by Commander Macdonough at the battle of Platts- burgh, September 11, 1814. Dr. William Jacob Nellis was elected a member of the society. The society numbers forty members and is in a prosperous condition. I OF MilWK TDK Central and D. & H. Competing for Trade-Improvements Actual and Pro- spective. A Lyon Mountain dispateta gays that the sharp rivalry between the Delaware and Hudson and the New K.?!!*l ^^^s for supremacr m the fight for control of the great and rapidly increasing passenger and freight traffic of the Adirondack re- gffion is becoming interesting. It has manifested itself recently U seVerS —- well founded, of what' is belna or is about to be done. ^ w3£ £%-?*.*& ^i Sewai* ETX'IOX COLLEGE FINANCES. Increased by 870,000 by Sale of Plattsburgh Property. Assistant Treasurer Charles B. Pond, of Union College, reported Thursday morning the consuimmation of the sale of the Armstrong estate, situated in Plattsibiirgh. The property, consist- ing of a brick block and a store, was purchased by Assemblyman John F. O'Brien and the Hon. L. L. Shedden, for the - handsome price of $42,500, which, witfb. previous sales, brings the total up to $70,000, the amount realized from the bequest. This, however, does not represent the entire value of the property, as a certain amount was set aside to settle any litigation which' might arise. The moneys have, foeen placed in the hands of Treasurei'' Bail- ey, who will have them invested in gilt-edfged securities. The sale is con- sidered by the college authorities an excellent <xne, as being the means of further increasing the revenue© of the institution which is now placed upon such a fine financial footing.—Albaagr Argus. g The contnact haa been let Dor of about $2,000,000 to make standard gaitge to time toT Ber-s -businese. ©y tbte rcSe^S; Delaware and Hudson will be sble^S land passengers from New YortT at S h gI? n »L I * ke ' ^^ Lake Paul Smith's, Saranac Lteke and T »^» Placid without chaag?5 m and JL qiudckDy as the New Yorfc Centrai The Cfttoplain tVanaporteSja oom- Wny, cootrolled W tiw ^S Hudson road and t CkateauK»y Potato Market. The potato harvest is on once more, says the Chateaugay Record, and for the coming few months Chateaugay will be a lively market tote this com- modity. The first shipment was made this week, when Messrs. Ccetello and Ryan forwarded a carload to Eastern markets. The regular market has not as yet (been opened, but buyers will be ready to receive the potatoes as soon as digging becomes more general. The present outlook for a good yield- is most encouraging, as tout very little signs of rot or blight (have made their appearance in any of the fields in this section. The potatoes seem to obtained a splendid growth, _being uni- form in size and particularly free from blemish, and many growers estimate that the yield will average t\ro hun- dred bushels to the acre. There has been no intianation up to the present time as to the proibable iprice that will she paid at the opening of the market, but there seeans to be a well deflmed opinion that the price iwill'be low. Resolutions deorse »'m. Cartls Clab At a special meeting of the George William Curtis Club, held at the home of Mrs. Fanny B. Wilcox, Sept 12, it was unanimously Hesolved, That in the removal of Prof. Jasper Robertson from Flatts- bfurgh, to his new field of labor in Omaha, Neb., this clulb has lost an efficient officer, an earnest supporter, and a true friend. Our sentiment te one in voicing our sincere regret over the loss, and in wishing that that the best things of life come to our President in his new and larger field of work. Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be forwarded to him in Omaha, and that they also be published in the city papers. ' ALICE RlCKJETSiON, Secy. ttJROUJND BBOKM MOX0AY. Steam Shovel and locomotives for Construction at Morrisonvlile. Ground was broken Monday in the reconstruction of the Chateaugay railroad. There ate at present three gangs at work oue on tshe Oliver Ad cock farm near Morrisonville, vrhere the new line will be built, another nearer Morrisonville and a third gang near Cadyville. (At each place is strong 'gang of Italians. A number of D. & H. box cars have been secured by the contractors and will !be used as quarters for tine Italians. These cam are now stationed at Morrisonville and Cadyville. steam shovel arrived Monday, and is now on the siding at Morrison- i-ille. Two \pony\ locomotives and a number of cars for use in the con- struction are aluo at Morrisonville. This apparatus will be put at use as soon as possible. It is intended to have aw much as possible of the road 'bed made before the snow flies. At present the new road bed is being made at the places here it deviates from the old and where the two coincide; the long ties are being put in the place of the short- er ooes. —Every hotel in the city was filled Last night, and many rooms in private houses were occupied. A number found lodging on the steamer Vermont, but several hundred visitors were un- able to find beds. It was said toy a police officer on duty that over ope hundred persons walked tlhe streets all Asht. Tt is one of thie cButiea of the Berlin fire brigade to supply steel cyllna.k containing oxygen for use in cases of gas poisoning. , _. J ;:_._._; jjill'' aS?LS Q^ige, has Joat launciiea the, v£l moat, a magnificent new steamer, on take Chamiplain', at a coat o* owe*- $300,000 to help carry th T lnicreaseS trarel -whidi is confidently expected7 I3ome time in November th©Ne » York and Ottawa Railroad wSK S 1W J rOm ? ipper lLake to W * gL. e Afrotu&cks, to <J O rowall Bridge, a dtetamce ot 65 mUea suan- ning the St. Lawrenfee river near thn quaint old Indian village, St Regis at the foot of the ILong Sault Rapids will *e sow by court order at St R«I gSs Falls, Franklia county, N. Y., at the terms of the order providing that no bttd of lesa than H.000,000 can ha considered. Taken in connection with the aw>H- ctation of the \VerpJaack Coivin eyn^i cate\ to the State railroad commts- sioner, for authority to build a road through the Adifrondacka from Albany to- OgdefiSburg, these facts form a .basis far countless rumor* It te sai« tha* the Deiaiware and Hudsom people will puaxihase u*e New Yoiic aod O- - tawa road, ana, fry conBecStog ftwltli\' tieir branch at North Creek by means of the \Verplandk Colvin\ charter, will have an \afar Hne\ route ti Ottiawa from Albany. PaHing in thin scheme, the Delaware and< Hudson, it is saitl, will extend a illttle spur that rums from Loon Lake to a point alb- out six mlilee west in William Rbck- feller's great preserve along to St. Re- gis Falls, and thus get an entrance to Ottawa.. In addition to these, rumoire, them are many Indications that both these- great railroads are planing to acquire or budld hotels at the principal points on their respective lUnm. It is ssdd that New York Central interests are negotiating tor the purchase of Paul Smith's Hotel, on St. Ragts Lake, 30,000 acres of forest land; the- Ampersand Hotel, on Lower Saranao Lake, and Sarahlac Inm, on Upper « I^ake. The Delaware and Hud sbn peiople who already own the Hotel Champlaiin, at ©luff Point on Lake Champlan, the late -President McKin- ley's favorite retreat, are believed to be planning an equally fine (hotel for Upper Chateaugay Lake, full ane- thiird of the land • albout the lake beiing owned by them already, while both roads are saiid to have, their eyesao. the Stevens House, at Lake Placid, The Stevens House property is valued at $350,000, and the Delaware and Hudson is said to hiave an option on it at that figure. The Samnttc Inm property, with thousands of acres of yirgin forest, _is valued at $250,000, and PaJul Smith's at ?500,000. As a sample of the sudden rise in the price of land, which hiaa resulted from these rumors, one or two in- stances on Upper Ch&teauigay Lake will suffice. A gentleman owns aa old cottage on a little;, island in this laka He wouldl have been glad to>. get fl,000 for the (property a year ago now he asks $3,000. The same man owns two acres with a 20-road front- age on the southeast shore of the lake which has gone begging for years at $500. He now asks $1,000. Mildred Holland Well Received. Mildred Holland iin \The Power Behind 1 the Throne\ was greeted Iby a full .house Tuesday and wais given. a very flattering ovatiom by the au- dience receiving a number of curtain alls. Miss Holland's support wias &ven better than that on her last visit to thSs city and .her acting show- ed that she h*as lost none, of her power as an emotional actress. The play was well staged and elaborately costumed and the performance was ltirely satisfactory. Rehearsals are now going on for the \Lily and Prince\ which. Ttfill soon be produced. Miss Holland re- gards the latter as even better) Uxaa. present play. «»-.-.. u-»
