The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
NORTH STATESSHOWING
,x.yyrx~t>a REPORT or THE
wogLD,s gIiR MANAGERS.
of q SERIOUS Cutting scrspe In Dsvie
County-~An Aged Farmer fo""d
Dcad-Other Matters.


gers. has shown me a copy OF the com
mittec's report on the exhibit MADE by
the Ola North state at Chicago. Inc
committee examined the financial ana
other accounts OF the commissioners. VIII
son and Bruner who have charge oil
North Carolinas exhibit. These were
found correct IN, money which might
have been spent on State building has
been spent 10 more advantage
In fhe Agricultural building the con-
nittee found the states exhibit occupy
ING a space Of 60 square feet. The eN-
hns OF New York, West Virginia ana
France are close BY. The exhibit shows
tho varloiis products Of North Carolina S
soil from the sodboard 20 the noun
tains. The grains are arranged under
glass. representing the grower. conditions
OF the climate and soil. yield per acre
value Of product. etc. photographs rep
resent some OF the States best farms.
The forestry exhibit contains 80 sped-
mems With them are exhibited photo-
tugraphs representing the trees themselves
and & view of the forests from when
they were taken; also data such as helsnt
and dimensions. locality, altitude, sol
uses. fIiss Will NVNAA AAN N"NN''--N -
the ordinary name Of each tree. II Is
a most useful commercial exhibit OF
forest growth" say the committee. and
we believe that our State will receive the
prize for the exhibit in the forestry d.
vision" Mr.. George Vanderbilt makes a
beautiful display from his forestry estate
al BiltmOre near Asheville.
Another superior exhibit is made IN the
department Of fish and fisheries, where
NAV be seen a large number of beauti-
fully mounted specimens Of FISH ana
aquatic fowls. A very striking feature
of this exhibit IS the hut which is USED
by the fishermen on the coast, ana near
the hut are palmetto trees, hanging moss
and shells. "Our conclusion is, says the
committee. that we surpass all IN the
variety and Arrangement Of our display
except. possibly, Japan. Canada and Nor
way.
The States mines and mining exhibit
is next TO Penn sylvania, Virginia and
New York. The space is surrounded
by wooden colounade with the name or
North Carolina i'm black, representing
Iron; white. representing silver; gilt, rep
gold and yellow, representing
copper. This exhibit attracts as much
attention as any other exhibit made by
the State and II displays a greater va
riety OF minerals than any other State.
There are displayed about 1900 specimens
OF ore, minerals and gems, including gold,
silver, copper. lead, zinc, iron, mica, CO.
rundum garnet, kaolin, topaz, amethyst,
hiddenite. ruby, sapphire, emerald
granite, marble and sandstone.
The committee finds merit in everything
that has been done. They acknowledge
the credit due TO the gentlemen who have
successful. not emitting mention of the
ladies' who have charge OF the colonial
exhibit, and others. They express the be-
lief that much good will result TO North
as she was the first Of the
States TO decide upon the ex-
hibit at Chicago, and has the most care
Tully prepared and most practical ex-
hibit of all the South, while I'm variety
she is second TO none. After the Fair is
over the exhibits viii be transferred TO
and "the younger people Of our
State will be more deeply impressed than
heretofore OF its wonderful and various
MIR. Fries gave a talk, with stereoptcon
views. illustrating the States exhibits, at
The Academy chapel tonight.
Other Winston Matters.
News is received here OF serious cut
Ing scrape near Callahan, DaHe county.
Mr.. Calvin Kesler. farmer, settled with
ais hired hand, man named Bates.
after which the former asked he latter
L 30 with him to MS bottom land 10
ook at his corn and meadow. A few
hours afterward Kesler appeared at the
house Of a neighbor with his throat cut,
md his clothing wet. He was unable TO
speak, but made signs for writing ma
eriais, aud wrote out a statement TO the
fleet that Bates had hit him on the head,
ut his throat and had thrown him in
he creek.
His throat was cut from one ear 10
he other, and the cash at one point
reached the root of his tongue. The cash
was sewed up by a physician, but yes
erday II was discovered that the wound
vas so swollen that the stitches had TO
be cut.
Bates was arrested and denied the
whole business. However. he was sent
10 JAN TO await the result of Keslers
INJURIES.
Lindsay Dyson. an aged farmer. living
near Callahan. Davie county was found
lead in his bed one morning this week
His death is mystery. and some Of the
leighhors are said 10 entertain the opin-
on that he was fouly dealt with
Rev. T. ii. Yum, a native OF Corea,
viii deliver two addresses in Winston
tomorrow. He will speak about his peo-
Die. missionary prospects, sc. He him
self was converted few years ago un-
Ter the preaching OF missionary, and
- now preparing himself for the minis
ny at Vanderbilt University, intending
% return and preach the Gospel 10 his
)wn people.
The First National Bank Of Statesville
las decided 20 buy 1890 OF United States
ponds and increase its circulation.
The county commissioners OF Iredell
nave been indicted by the grand Jury.
There are three charges against them:
First, for failing TO provide suitable
iome for the aged and infrm: second, for
leglectlng TO make needed repairs at the
ail; third, for failure to provide en-
oloyment for the county convicts. The
Ease VIII come mp before Judge whita-
ger at the November term of Ireden
SQUIRT
Joseph Bevan, Sr., a jeweler OF this
'ity has assigned. His liabilities and as
vets are not known. The amounts ne
Allows preferred creditors aggregate about
8, 900.
An abstract OF the list of taxable prop
srty In Forsyth for the year 1888 has
lust been made The report shows that
he taxes this year will be about $4,000
N excess OF last year occasioned by the
Increase in valuation OF property The
'otal valuation OF property for State
axes Is T.7S2, l56. The taxes derived from
his amount will be sl70e5. &C. The as
easements for pensions viii amount 10
s.oi3i5: for schools $ie.sSf27 Total for
county purposes. SOS TO 25. Property listed
by white citizens. S.e2i. 7si; by colored
,itizens. N2i.375.
Inasmuch as currency cannot be OBJ