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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
OF THE GROWING CROPS
Nine Southern States In Good Condition
From the Standpoint Of the Farmer.
THE VIRGINIA CROPS PROSPERIAG FINELY
Fobacco Plants Injured In the Old
North Stale Through Lnte Frosts
an" brought Corn I'm the PaImet.
60 sf"te En- Flourishing Way
Fiorid" Melon Crop Improving.

washington, May 12.-Weekly weather
crop bulletin of the Agricultural DeDart
ment:
Observation-Disclosures: Rather cool
cloudy weather during part of week
checked growth slightly, but crops are
sun IN n very promising condition; some
complaint of chinchbuE in wheat, other
wise this crop is improving; corn all
pianted, some up; grass and clover doing
"eH' fruits falling; some tobacco plant
ed.
North Carolina--Raleigh: Tempe,a-
ture above normal, except 7th and sth.
which were very cool, with even light
frost reported. killing some cotton:
drought prevails again; injurious TO all
crops, transplanting tobacco especially.
South Carolina-Columba Enough
rain generally. although drought con-
tinues in places; corn entirely satisfac-
tory; cotton being chopped 10 ps.fect
stands generally: grains improved; !;
minor field crops and gardens making
good growth; cut worms and potato bugs
numerous.
GeoI gia-Atlanta: Excessively hot
weather with unevenly distributed rain
fall, but generally u good week for
crops; cotton growing slowly and being
cultivated; corn very promising: fruit
prospects good; garden truck growing
slowly. except where favored by rain
Fio;ida-Jacksonvill Although some
cotton not up and many reports of bad
stands. on the whole the week was de-
cidedly more favorable: some rain in
every county. varying in character and
uniformity; marked Improvement in
com. melons and vegetables.
Alabama-Montgomer Week gene
rally favorable; all crops being rapidly
worked; considerable replanting neccs-
saIy on lands; badly washed previous
week; cotton. corn and cane healthy and
making rapid growth; worms damaging
corn in scattered localities; oats ripan-
ing: minor crops flourshing; plums and
peaches shedding.
AEssissippi-iV Icksburg: Continued
generally favorable weather for all
crops; field work up 10 date; cotton and
corn prospects never better, although To-
cal complaint OF damage by worms and
drought; garden truck. fruit. oats. wheat
hay and pastures good.
Loulsiana--New Orleans: Dry. warm
sunshny week; favorable for cultivation
of crops; crops suffering for rain in
northeast and eXtrsme southwest por-
tions: conditions more favorable in CEN
trail portion and in sugar belt. but rain
is needed generally; cotton chopping,
corn cultivation and rice planting con-
tinues; cane growing well.
TeXas-Galveston: Rain has improved
wheat and oats in the Pan Handle, but
drought is prevailing elsewhere over the
State. except In a few localities, and
late planted cotton and other crops are
suffering for rain; fruit is doing we'll.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
nAPrIsr coxvExTroN ADJouRxs
The Next meeting VIII BE Held nj.
Wilmington. n. C.. Next May.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May l2.-The
hfty-nIst session of the Southern Bap-
list Convention adjourned at noon to-
day TO mest next year at Wilmington,
n. c., the first Friday following the first
Sunday In May. When the convention
convened but few delegates were in
their seats, but the auditorium was soon
comfortably filled. Dr. r. II. Elliott, of
Richmond, opened with prayer and
President Haralson presided. The re-
ports from the Committee on Young
Peoples Work and Finance and business
of the Sunday School Board were read
and accepted. The committee recon-
mended That arrangements for printing
be left to the discretion of the Sunday
School Hoard. Enrolment committees
accredited TO the convention has at
tended. long and heated debate was
procpItated by the introduction of n
temper ance resolution by j. Il. Craniill
Of Texas. Mr. Cranfll was vice-presi-
DENTAL candidate in 1892 on the Prohibit
lon ticket The resolution took advanc-
ed ground against the liquor traffic In all
It's ranilications and advised the ex-
pulsion by the churches of members
engaged in the business.
Frank Eaton, son OF DIR. It. IT. Eaton,
pastor of Walnut Street Baptist Church.
now travelling abroad, objected to 1t
first as political Vancouver, then de-
hounced II as an effort to reflect on his
father, whose church had had as mem
bers for many years two well-known
distillers. He referred to the late Drs.
Manlsy and Broaddus, pillars in the
church. as upholding DR.. IIaton's past
action. and the debate became quite
acrimonious. Finally young Eaton, fall
ing TO secure postponment of action,
offered a compromise, which expressed
the hope that the action proposed might
in time he taken by the churches, and
added ais rider. that we hope the
time Is cnnlng when Baptist Churches
Will not retain in fellowship members
who fail to render account for mission
money held In trust.
This was a back handed slap at DIR.
Cranill and referred to an unpleasant
incident, of past history in his relations
with his state conventions. lie reop-
ensd an old sore for Drs Eaton and
Cranhll have been at odds for years.
Eaton's amendment was tabled and the
resolutions finally passed almost unani-
mpusly.
After thanking the press and people
of Chattanooga the convention adjourn
ed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
KRUGER AsTONTsHED
At tho Defense of Cecil Rhodes and the
british south Africa Company.

Pretoria. May 12.--Presldent Kruger
has declared his unbounded astontsh-
ment at the British governments defense
of Cecil Rhodes and the British South
African Company in the British House
cf Commons during the debate of une CO.
lonial estimates last Friday, and has ex-
pressed the wish that he had been per-
sonally present in order to refute the ar
guments of Mr.. Chamberaine The al
legged intrigues between the TransVaal
Government and Germany. he declares.
are the merest soap bubbles. The South
African Republic. President Kruger
says, wishes TO be friends with all people,
but those who engineered the recent plot
against the Transvaal must be punished,
there VIII be no rest in South Africa
until this is done
DR.. w. j. Leyds. Secretary of State of
the Transvaal Republic, has addressed a
message 10 Sir Hercules Robinson, Gov
ernor OF Cape Colony, in which he notes
the partiality Shown by Great Britain
toward the directors of the British South
African Company. and declares that the
British South African Company, as at
present controlled, is n source Of danger
TO the whole of South Africa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
DELAWARE REPUBLICANS
Addicks Received with Cheers and
Several Misses.

Dover. Del. May 12.-The Republican
Stale Convention was called to order
at II o'clock on the third floor Of the
state House. The small room was un-
comfortably crowded. The Addicks
men announced that they were anxious
TO avoid turmoil. A large majority of
the delegates wore Mckinley badges
When Addicks entered the convention
hall. shortly before IL O'clock he was
greeted by loud cheering. which was re-
peatcd several times. Addicks bowed
his Acknowledgements. After the cheers
bad been repeated there were several
Kisses.
General Wilson. chairman of the
State Committee. opened the proceed
inSs by announcing that at the request
of the majority he named DIR. Caleb
Layton. ;.n Addicks man. for tempo
rary chairman. DR.. Layton was intro
duced and there was no opposition and
without making a speech he called for
the regular business. Hugh c. Browne.
of Wilmington. Higgins man, was
made temporary secretary.
Contests were announced in three
wards of Wilmington. Col. Henry A.
Duponts name was called as delegate
from Christian Hundred. but there was
no response. Dupont is claimant for
the seat in the United States Senate
now in dispute.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
ARGUMENT BEGUN.
Col. Crawford Begins His Defense of
scott Jackson.

Cincinnati, O.. May 12.-Colonel L. j.
Crawford began the argument In Scott
Jackson's defense at Newport thds morn
ing.
After four weeks in which to prpar
this trail" he began. "and after four
weeks trial, | shall attempt to defend
as best | can this unhappy student, who
finds himself in the meshes of the law.
This has been one of the most selfish,
bitter prosecutions of m3dern times, and
/ say that without qualification. When
the Cincinnati police authorities form a
theory. tina; theory must be vindicated
All any cost. There is Sheriff Plummer
an honest man and god man to col
lect taxes, but his mind Is such that
ne Is always a partisan in whatever un-
der;aking he engages. Scott jackson, I
tell YOU already stood convicted In the
minds Of those officials at Green Castle
before they hah seen him"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES.
They Will Meet To.Bny and Arrange
for the Closing Seasion.

Washington, May 12.-The Republican
steering Committee Will meet tomorrow
to consider the order OF business and
arrange for the closing of the session
There Is difference of opinion among
the members that committee as 10 what
should be done with the bill to repeal
the free alcohol clause of thc present
tariff act. but the best information is
that the majority Of the committee Will
recommend that the bill be passed. Mr.
Sherman has rsnewed his declarati ion
that he will call |; up at the first fav-
orable opportunity, but il Is certain that
the measure will not be permitted to
interfere with the consideration of ap-
preparation bills Ii may be considers d
while these bills are in conference. The
majority of Republicans will not sup
port the scheme 10 load the measure
down with genzral tariff amendments
ON the other hand MessIs. Plat, Cnand-
Ter and Lodge assert that they will keep
up the fight against repeal and believe
they Will be able to defeat il.
immigration, bankruptcy, rcfunding of
the Pacific road and several other meas
ures are being champ!oned by various
Senator'S, but II is not thought that any
of these viii be taken up, unless Il h.,
for the purpose of making speeches while
appropt iation bills are in conference
Owing 10 the delay in passing the river
and harbor bill the adjournment of the
session by mutual consent. appears to
have been advanced week and the
leaders now say thai th-. end will hardly
come before June S. None among the
leaders is inclined TO believe the session
will last longer than that.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
SAvANNAiI'S FESTIVIrIEs
Fhousnnds Witness the Grand viii.
tnry Driil-UnpIeasantl incident.

Savannh, Ca, May l2.-rhe mornin,
train brought thousands OF visitors to
SaVahhah to-day to witness the military
festivities. The Oglethorpe Infantry Of
Aususla, VIVA are to compete with the
Morton Cadets, OF Washington for th3
Galveston Cup, which the Adjutant-Gen-
eral of Texas has declared forfeited by
the Ihurston Rifles. of Omaha. Neb
py whom II has been held, on account of
their failure to defend It, arrived this
morning and were escorted into camp.
CIowds OF people gatre red at the drill
ground ms afternoon TO witness the
prize contests and exhibition drills bv
the military
me Neely Zouaves, of Memphis, we're
ruled out of the Zouav4 contest. which
was TO have taken place between them
and the Aurora Zouaves, of Aurora. Ills
tor prize of 81 900, by telegram from
Adjutant-General Kell. recaived shotly
before the contest began. which was
followed by a peremptory order, dI-
recting that they be removed from thu
field. The order did not come until the
. Aurora Zouaves had begun to drill. 1t
appears the Neeleys have had SOM,
trouble with the Adjutant-General of
Tennessee and are not now enlisted
They wers ordered not to come into
Georgia under arms. but disobeyed. The
Acknowledgement of Tennessee had some
correspondence with the Georgia Mill
tary authorities, which was followed by
the receipt of telegam here stating
the Neeleys had no authority to bear
aims in Georgia.
Col William Garrad president of the
Prize Drill Committee, wired for further
instructions and received the peremp mpto-
~ orde: to have the Neeleys removed
from the field instanter and by no means
TO allow them to enter the contest
Col Garrard at once wired back that
the instructions of the Governor had
been obeyed and the Neeiey Zouaves
were not allowed to contest. Captain E.
X. Deffrey says the trouble Is one of
long duration, and the Acknowledgement
OF Tennessee has tried before TO disband
them. but without success. Correspond
ence is now going on to see If the Ten
nessee military authorities cannot be
propitiated and the judges will hold
up their decision until the latter part
of the week.
The days festivities concluded with a
fireworks display In the park.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
ON the Loonou, for Filibus.ers.

Washington. May 12-Instructlons
We're sent by telegraph to-day to the
several collectors of customs along the
Atlantic seacoast to look cut for tne
steamer ada, suppossd4o lie engaged
in fiiibustering expedition to Cufoa.
and If she Is found to be violating ;he
neutrality laws. 10 seize her. These in
struct!cns We're sent out on informa Ito,
filed at the State Department by the
Spanish Minister
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Il. A. SAUNDERS.
Cut Prices Monday. Tuesday and We'd.
nesdaS, May II, I2 and I3.

Cash will enable you to purchase some
wonderful bargains on above days.
Think of lovely Jackard TafTeta effect
silks worth IS and 85c. now 39c.; cannot
last long at this price. Silks worth 4Oc.
and nobby line of Dimities worth 12lsc
now &c.; Dimities worth 15c now 12lsc
Dimities worth 10c. now &c. Fancy
Dress goods at half price. Dress goods
worth zoe. now 121ac.; goods worth 25c.
now 15c; mohair worth 4Oc. now 29c
Mohair Sicilian worth 81 now 75c.; Serge
worth 40c. now 25c. Odd lot of Muslin
Underware worth soc. now Csc; goods
worth 81 now 79c Call and save money
May II, IL and 13.
r. A. SAUNDERS, 172 Main Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Whom Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to
render It promptly, but one should re-
member to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy Is
the Syrup of Figs. manufactured by
ehe California Fig Syrup Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Governor o'Ferrall Is confined to hia
bed by rheumatism.
hosiery at Hair price.

The prices advertised In Sunday's pa-
per good ell this week. The cheapest
hosiery ever seen, everyone said who
bought hosiery hare Monday
levy BROS,
& 17s Main etfoes
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Anti-Rheumatic Rings.

The genuine Anti-Rheumatic Kimball
Ring has been on this market for years
and have given relief to hundreds. High
ly recomme nded by the best people in
this country and Europe. For all kinds
of rings call on C. +. Greenwood & Bro.
who carry a full line of the genuine ar
t!cle. Prices at '"rhe Casket' are an
attraction. More belts. more silver and
gold jewelry received there of the latest.
the best and the most reasonable prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Bnllimore Cream DcI,vcr.,

Anywhere in the city, sl.2O per gal.
lon. Served lOc per saucer. Rernard'.
Dairy Lunch. log Church, next Reis'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13

Cut Glass Bowls. $3.50 each; regular
price $3.50 each.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
20 and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13

"Eewest Discovery"-Ext teeth; no
paSn. N. Y. D. Rooms. Ennis. 1e2 Gair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13

cut Glass Water Bottles. s2.4s: regular
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
% and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-13
Printers 5 LAX Knows

THE ryoRFOLK DAILY VIRGIN
tEsT FEST tiRctiLiATIoNAG oN GEoRbEi
TO ANY PAPER PUHIISIIE2, IN
THE SECOND CONGEESaI0NAL
HAS A POPULATION OF 14b, ,5s9. -
"PRINTERS' INK" APRIL 15. 1896
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-17
Y. NJ. c. A.

The attendance at the Sunday meet
ing was far in excess of what was ex-
pected and the effort in this direction
proved the wisdom of the undertake
ing. The solos, Nearer Home and
Over the Line, by Mrs Chas. McKim-
mon were both sweetly sung, and the
addresses by w Z. Primrose on 1.-The
young men Of the State" and Rev Neal
J.. Anderson, of Montgomery, Ala,
were strong presentations of the need
of young manhood being properly
trained. Mr.. II, II. Briggs, president
of the association, presided and Score
tary Oyerton led the song service.
Tonight the gymnasium class viii
demonstrate the system of work taught
in the association. The work will con-
sist of Free Hand exercises, chest
weights, Parallel and Horizontal Bars.
As yet the work is in crude form, but
by the time they are ready to present
their public exhibition it viii be as
good as any thing that has ever been
shown.
Only the contributors and members
with their lady friends are invited to-
night, and admission is by ticket. The
exercises will begin at 8:15 sharp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-17
A RALEIGH BOY IN THE ARMY.

First Sergeant Frank Cameron, Com
pany +, Second Cavalry, United States
Arm, has been ordered to appear April
goth before the examining board to be
examined for promotion of Second
Lieutenant. Mr.. Cameron has been in
the army about two years and a half,
and has made fine record. He stands
a good chance for advancement.
Maj Hayes says Mr.. Cameron's rise
in the army has been unusually rapid
Mr. Cameron's many friends in Raj
eigh know that he is worthy of any
promotion that may come to him; and
they are pleased at his advancement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-17
JOHN O'KELLY DEAD.
The Veteran Colored Liveryman Died
Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon, after an illness
of two months, John 0'Kelly (col J,
died at his home in this city. He is
widely known all over North Carolina,
being the oldest liyery-man in Raleigh.
lie was about seventy years old, and
had been hauling people to and
from the depot to the Marlborough
House for more than thirty years. At
one time he owned livery stable and
was very well to do, but through no
fault of his own, reyerses came upon
him, and the faithful old hackman
lost everything except his home adj
joining Pullen Park.
There were few men of wider ac-
quaintanee. He knew every public
man for nearly half century and en-
ioyed their friendship. During the
celebrated trial of the Ku Klux Khan
by the United States Senate, he was
summoned as a witness to Washington,
and his good sense and integrity inn
pressed the Senators. 1t is needless to
say that he gave no evidence that would
injure his own eountrymen.
Rev. II. III. w. Leak, pastor Of st.
Paul A. M. f. church, in which the
dead man was leading member, said
last night: ''He was good man, was
useful in the church, and has gone to
his reward
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-17
YANCE MONUMENT FuNp.

Treasurer Brown has received two
new contributions TO the fund for the
Vance Monument. Both are receipts
from the Polk Miller lectures.
Mrs. Charles L.Summer, Of Winston,
sends check for S90.25, the proceeds
of the lecture there.
As a result of the Miller entertain
ment at Salisbury Mrs. Theo. I. Klutz
sends $3.50.
The Miller lectures are proving q
great success. Salisbury and Winston
are in the procession.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-17
"STAR OFFICE. I"
OLD
ONE OF RALEiGH'S LANDMARKS
TORN DOWN.
The Oldest Newspaper Office in the
State--Where Gov. Holden Learned
His Trade Thomas j. Lemay
as Editor--"The Minerva"
Printed There.

The office of the old Raleigh Star"
the Oldest newspaper office IN North
Carolina, has just been torn down.
This building was on South Salisbury
street, nearly opposite the First Pres
byterian church. 1t has been for years
one of the city's landmarks.
"The Minerva" the first newspaper
published in Raleigh, was started In
that office by Mr.. William Boylan,
father of the present William Boylan,
Esq, and was printed there in the
twenties.
Sometime after 1880 Thomas J. Lee
may bought the ''Minedva," and chang
ed its name to the Raleigh Star" And
for many wears he conducted the
Star in this Office, Mr.. Leway was
local preacher and one of the fathers
of the Methodist church in North Car
DINA.
In this Office Governor Holden, prob
ably the most noted editor North Car
olina ever produced, served his appren-
ticeship and Learned the trade"
Mr.. w. M. Brown, ST., the kell-<nown
printer and publisher, who was until
a short while ago proprietor of the
Raleigh Evening Visitor" is the only
.sperson living in Raleigh who served
there under Lemay.
II worked in that office six years,
said Mr.. Brown, ST., yesterday from
1S41 to 1917. / served my apprentice
ship there under Thomas j. Lemay,
editor and proprietor, and David Dud-
ley, foreman. They published The
Raleigh Star, the leading paper in the
State. 1T was Wing in politics. At
the same time his son, Leoindas Le-
may, ran a small weekly, 'tThe cro-
cosm." Mr. Lemay was at that time
State Printer, and the State printing
was done on a Ramage press. ] have
pulled the old press many day
Even before that a newspaper call
ed 'sThe Minerva" was published there
by Mr. William Boylan, father of the
present William Boylan.
.'The Star was begun somewhere a
bout 1888.
TT was sold to W. C. Dowd about
1851: Mr.. Dowd died soon afterward.
"Mr. Lemay bought the Minerva and
changed it to the Star.
1.-THE Office was built many years be-
fore / began my work on the Star
The Minerva was published in the
ZOOS.
s.Among those who worked there
when ! was there were: James II.
Smith, now on the Macon, (Ga.,) Tele-
graph: John T. Pennington, who after
ward went West and became Governor
of Territory; these are all ! know
that are now living besides myself.
Ex-Governor w. w. Holden served
his apprenticeship in that Office. He
studied law there, and got his license
there.
AFTER he began the practice of the
law he purchased the Raleigh Stand
ard"
The building has been for several
years past used as a paint-shop, and
the second story was utilized as hall
by the colored Masons.