The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-10
A Relative or Hon. Adiai Stevenson

WELDON. n c.. July Especial. There
is living in Statewide. this state. ah Adlai
Stevenson. who IS a near klnsman OF the
Democratic candidate for Nlce-President.
While unknown 10 popular fame. he has
reputatiOn which reaches farther even than
that of his namesake. This Mr.. Stevenson Is
known 10 botanists. mineralOgists and archie
ologsts the world over as one of the most ne
curate authorities on these subjects. and
possessed OF one of the finest private
collections If Indian relics in the country.
He has been for years IN correspondence with
the leading scientific men ~ these branches
of study in this country and Europe. and
classified collections have been made by INN
for temporary loan TO European t Universities.
He - also the dscoyeTer OF the now famous
Hddenite gem found in the western portion
of this State.
There is a growing interest oil over the
State in Worlds Fair matters, and the board
of agriculture. which is in charge OF the ex-
hibit. is taking active steps 70 secure results
surprising any previous Efforts III this dlrec-
ton.
The Commissioner of Agriculture says sat-
isfactory progress is being made IN the hsh
and fisheries exhibit. In this department.
mounted specimens Of all the valuable food
fishes found in North Carolina waters
will be secured. In addition t. these,
several hundred enlarged photographs
will be displayed illu-trating fishing scenes
and models of the appliances used at the
fisheries distinguished taxdermist is col
lecting and preparing the aquatic olIds aud
mammaha. In this collection will be found
all such birds as are of value for food and such
animals as furnish desirable pelts tor tho iur
rier In the forestry division the entire
range covered by the official catalogue OF tue
Worlds Fair will DO found IN the collection
contributed by this State.
There will be 800 handsome jars containing
| the medicinal roots, herbs. barks, moses.
| berries &c. and also a notable display OF
pantry products The mineral exhibit will
cover a wide range, and the display OF gems
! will be very remarkable one. Leading
farmers IN the state nave IN preparation
special crops for exhibition, and the
| collection of field products will not
be surpassed by any State IN the Union.
/ North Carolina wheat has already been
| awarded the prize at two international expo
sitions. The tobacco exhibit promises 10 be
one of the most important and interesting Of
the divisions of agriculture Plans are on foot
! for collecting this great exhibit. and the
| speciaities OF the manufacturers Of tobacco
| in all its forms will be exhibited in one huge
mass Over the whole will be placed the
words North Carolina Tobacco"
The mail service between this place and
Aurelan Springs has been increased from
/ three to six times week. 20 begin July 18th.
| The mail will arrive here at II O'Clock A. VI.
| and return at Z. NJ. connecting with daily
trains to and from the North.
A military company has been organized at
| Louisburg and has obtained the arms and ac-
coutrements of the Greenyille Guards, re-
Gently disbanded.
The Third party executive committee OF
| Franklin county has decided 20 put a lull
county and legislative ticket in the field.
Ex-Congressman Kitchin. of this county,
who SO opposed the nomination OF AIr. Cleye-
land as 10 declare be would not vote for him
but would canvass the State against him, has
declared his intention of giving him his sup
port. lie SAYS he likes the platform OF the
party and cannot stand the Force bill