Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-07
OVER THE BORDER.
RAILWAY COMMISSION PETITiONED
FOR NEW DEPOTs.
coxcrnor Russell VIII Not Go to
New yorL--Incrcnse In Cotton
shnIship-PcrsonaI and General.

The citizens Of MaXton and Purvis peu-
ton the Railway Commission TO order
new depots erected at those places for
passengers. Chairman Wilson, Of the
commission, has gone TO both points TO
look into the situation.
Governor Russell will not go to New
York to the ceremonies at the dedication
of the Grant monument, but does expect
TO go 10 the Tennessee Centennial. The
Ashevilie Light Infantry has rendered It's
services as special escort TO him TO
Nashville May 1st. and he has accepted
It, provided he attends.
Upon inquiry Of a number Of Democrats,
1t IS ascertained that the prospects OF the
party are Frightening, though matters
are yet greatly mixed
There appears to be no manner of doubt
that there will be large increase in the
cotton acreage in the State; in fact, 1t
seems reasonably certain that II will be
even larger than last season. There Is
also an increase in sales of fertilizers.
The farmers are now in good spirits and
are working hard. Improved methods OF
farming and more judicious use OF Ter
tiIizers will result in larger yields. Many
farmers have a habit Of planting cotton
too soon.
The Democratic city primaries here last
night were the largest ever known, and
this is very encouraging. The doors were
thrown open to all who intend to vote
the ticket, and this drew some Republi-
cans and Populists. William NJ. Russ
the nominee for Mayor, got nearly enough
votes TO elect him.
Ex-Lieutenant-G Governor Charles NJ
stedman. after a brief residence at At
lanta. returns to North Carolina, and
will locate at Greensboro for the prac-
tice Of law.
A white man, who ever since tne penn
Tertiary was opened Din lSSD had peeh
an inmate. died Sunday, aged So lie
was the oldest prisoner.
The Superior Court Judge Bryan has
granted an injunction restraining the
execution Of an order Of the United states
Circuit Court requiring immediate pos
session Of a tract Of land in HEREFORD
county. The conflict between the state
and Federal courts appears to be WIDEN
ing.
DOCKERY AND MARSHAISHlP.
IT is now intimated in some quarters
that Henry c. Dockery is 10 be the United
States Marshal of this district. The pre-
valent opinion I'm this city Is that ). Is
Hill will certainly get the place
DR.. James d. Spicer a weH-knoWh
Young physician OF GoldsbOro', died there
Yesterday of consumption.
w r. Dortch. state proxy or the Az
lantic and North Carolina railway was
here to-day. Though his resignation was
rendered the day Of the inauguration oil
,;overnor Russell. yet it has never been
accepted. and though Governor Russell
declared he intended to appoint a state
proxy whenever he chose yet ne mas
never done so.
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
At Pinehurst. the beautiful model town
Of Mr.. J. w. Tufts. in Moore county. the
hotel is TO be enlarged by the addition
of two wings and a dining-room. Archi-
tect Taylor of Boston, Is there, studying
the grounds. and preparing designs for
many new and handsome cottages, 10 De
bniIt during the summer. Mr.. Tufts con-
temnlates extensive improvements i'm
forestry. The place has been crowded
with guests. and hundreds have been
turned away.
About half the fruit is killed by last
weeks frosts in the large orchards IN
the sandhils. but this is a benefit rather
than an injury.
Charters are granted by the Secretary
of State to the Wrghtsville Beach Hotel
Company. near Wilmington; the Southern
Business College, at Asheyille; the Ashe-
Vile Gazette Publishing Company, ana
the Manchester Cotton-Mills Company, Oh
Cumberland county.
The State Auditor will be compelled Dy
the Governor. by mandamus, TO make the
state poll-tax rate $l.3S on the taX-lst
blanks. instead of $l.29, as the legislature
bv an error made it. The matter goes
before the courts at once.
The handsome post-office, courthouse
and custom-house at New Berne was
occupied to-day. 1t is one Of the most
attractive buildings in the State.
Thus far only twenty-eight building ana
loan associations have reported TO the
State Auditor, against forty-three last
wear. Failure to report after March lst
means a so fine. 1t is asserted that
some never report at all.
Truck in the New Berne section. par
ticnlarly peas. looks well. 1t is injured
~, frost at GOldsbOrO' and kinston.