Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-16
NEWS AT THE CAPITAL.
WHAT 10 GOING ON NOW IN
RALEIGH.
&. m. Busbee's COuditiOn-COttOn
and Heaches-An Excursion for
AslaeviIle A Fine Portrait Of
Hon. Chas. M. Stednnan.

u. M. BuoDee'b COndit1On-COttO1l
and Hseaches-An Excursion fOI
Aslleville A Fine Portrait Oi
Hon. Chas. M. StedIman.
RALEIGH, June 16-[Speciall-The hot
and dry weather also. which seem to
have come at last, revives the hopes of the
farmers nightly. Wheat harvest is on
hand, and the continued rain threatened
its perfection. As il is, the promise is a
good one. But all interest is conferred in
cotton. Much of hat is damaged be.
yond repair, and an average crop in
quantity can hardly be expected; but YET
quality may he superior. The peach crop
in this section will be large one, 30 will
that OF grapes.
The condition Of Mr.. {. NJ. Busbec is
more serious than was at first supposed
He was to have delivered an address
at Wake Forest commencement last
week, but was taken sick, il was thought
slightly 50, the night before the day ap-
pointed for his speech. He has been sick
ever since; and yesterday was Informed
that the attack was in the nature of par
alysis, affecting one side and confining
him helplessly to his bed; and it is not
hought he will be restored, earlier than
six monthsif then. Every one knows Mr..
Busbee as fine lawyer, an able politi-
clan, useful and admired citizen which
all combine to make him popular in
North Carolina. He is known outside OF
the state also, for he is Worthy Grand
Master of the Sovereign Grand Lodge OF
he order OF Odd Fellows in the United
States.
Among the articles sent to be placed in
the exposition is box of alligators re-
ccivcd today from Florida. Their CON
dition during the hot summer and out of
their native waters will be pitiable; but
sight seers have no pity.
A large excursion is being organized to
leave here for Asheville on the 25th, and
| think is looked upon with more interest
than usual. But it will not be so full as
those recently visiting Fayetteville, New
Bernc or Winston, because in each case
the cxcursionists could return home the
same night. This they cannot do from
Ashcville. But they will see more to re-
member with pleasure; Tor no one ever
iorgcts the first visit to the mountains;
and Asheville will surprise with its size,
elegance and progress. Let the citizens
be ready to trot out all the lions.
The Teachers Assembly begins practi
cally tomorrow, and very many leave
here today.
Col. Fred Olds has gone down to
Wrightsville to expedite preparations ior
the encampment. That is looked for
ward to with more interest than usual;
and visitors have the promise Of better
accommodations than they have ever
before had, the hotel at the Hammocks
having been much enlarged. and also
being now in the hands Of an experienced
hotelman.
The railroad dcommissioner meet today
to assess the railroad properties in the
state for taxation.
Mr.. Randall, the artist, who was
resident OF Ashcville for some time, has
just finished a fine art portrait Of Ashe-
ville's new citizen, Hon. Charles NJ. Sted-
mana good likeness and a good work
OF art. The portrait of Col. William
johnson, of Charlotte, is hanging in the
state library, and is excellent. Mr.. Ran
dali has gained a very substantial rcpu-
tation, which hope will grow and re.
deem the state from the rcproach of the
neglect of native art. North Carolina
did patronizc William Garle Brown, who
lived in Raleigh long time, very muniti-
Gently; but it drove the neglected Boylcs,
ot Salisbury, to New York for a living,
and there they made fame and money as
portrait painters.
The industrial and training school was
finally located at Greensboro. Asheville
was not competitor. She has no loss
to grieve over. But il she gets the South
ern Presbyterian University, with David
son college thrown in, and has also the
Bingham school besides, she will begin
to take the position to be the most val
ued among her other elements OF distinc-
ton, as the educational centre of the
south Therefore let those institutions
he worked for, in season, and out of sea-
son.
| heard last night at the Church of the
Good Shepherd, the Rev. Mr.. Wiugatc,
temporary rector, but before long to 90 to
Asheville, to take charge of the Episcopal
theological school. 1t is probable that he
will otficiate sometimes in Trinity church,
andtherefore | listened to him with crit
ical lear, and fixed ON him critical eye am
satisfied. He is ready speaker, with
clear articulation, distinct voice, ready
thought, strong and well chosen Ian
guage, animated manner, natural and
emphatic gesture, and, moreover, indie
pendent of notes or manuscript. He is II
forcible and attractive extempore speak
er. He will do. C.