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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

Pope, the poet, said: ''rhe proper
study of mankind is man." and there
is no better place than the State Fair
for such a study. 1t is also said that
latter all it is the people who make a
Fair" A great crowd can always be
depended on at the Fair. 1t is II gather
ing point for much that is highest and
best in all North Carolina. The State
Fair is in fact big reunion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

Amusements have come to be fea-
ture of the Fairs Since 1898 and the
Midway is always an attraction. This
year there will be only ''cledn shows"
strife orders having been given to bar
out all others. The Midway" will he
ON more ample space than heretofore
owing to Encouragement of the grounds.
Old and young will alike find amuse-
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

j. X. Young, Henderson.
A. f. Woodell, Danville.
B. S. Royster, Oxford.
j. r. Ferrall, Raleigh.
w. Il. Maynor, Raleigh.
DIR. J. o. Walker, Randelman.
J. Fl. Holt, Burlington.
d. C. Barnes, Murfreesboro.
s. G. Finley, Lincolnton.
w. f. Jones. Raleigh.
s. l.. Hart, Tarboro.
Thomas Pescud, Raleigh.
Charles Root, Raleigh.
r. I. Hay, Raleigh.
r.. s. Rhinehart. Lincolnton.
Holt Haywood, Haw River.
w. K. Holt, IT., Lexington.
John w. Cross, Raleigh.
III. b. Creason, Raleigh.
s. u. Wait. Raleigh.
w. r. Robertson. Charlotte.
r. Il. l.. Yates, Raleigh.
Ed. Dunn, Neuse.
M. w. Boushall, Belcross.
G. l.. Lindsay, Durham.
Il. l.. Eberhardt, Raleigh.
O. l.. Barringer, Charlotte.
C. G.. Mcdonald, Raleigh.
Perrin Busbee. Raleigh.
n. w. West, Raleigh.
J. ID. Boushall, Raleigh.
n. I'll. Cannady, Oxford.
Il. III. Martin, Durham.
w. w. Richards, Raleigh.
S. w. Minor, Oxford.
DR.. J. r. Rogers, Raleigh.
DIR. J. IL. Judd, Southern Pines.
A. G. Blanchard, Varina.
VIM. Boylan, Raleigh.
Il. 2. Haywood, Jr., Raleigh.
]. II. Allen. Auburn.
r. b. Raney, Raleigh.
Henry Bridgers, Tarboro.
Allen Higgs, Raleigh.
DIR. J. NJ. Aver, Raleigh.
+. Lee Everett, Rockingham.
III. Mangum. Jr., Wake Forest.
DR.. j. l.. Moore, Apex.
Leslie We'll. Goldsboro.
DIR. y. J. Carroll, Raleigh.
w. l.. McGhee, Franklinton.
+. Nj. McNinch, Chapel Hill.
l.. A. Myers, Raleigh.
A. Men. Page, Hoffman.
J. G.. Sizer, Goldsboro.
j. j. Farris. High oiPnt.
r. E. Crawford, Raleigh.
b. w. Baker, Raleigh.
r. Il. Walton, Neuse.
w. J. Gibson, GoldsDoro.
J. M. Hardy, Chapel Hill.
Fred X. Howle, Raleigh.
Joe *. Marshall, Raleigh.
Sidney Cooper, Henderson.
\. r. Jones. Raleigh.
NJ. Il. Leach, Raleigh.
III. X. Burgwyn, Jackson.
DR.. z. w. Capehart, Kittrell.
b. S. Skinner, Raleigh.
J. V. B. Metts, Wilmington.
II. r. Cowles, Statesyilie.
Fred Mailer, Raleigh.
w. G.. Jones, High Point.
A. Rhodes Southern Pines.
w. Il. Massenburg, Oxford.
Robert Lassiter, Henderson.
Brown Shepard, Raleigh.
+. w. Jenkins, Charlotte.
s. S. Bachelor, Raleigh.
J. w. Williamson, Burlington.
Frank Stronach, Raleigh.
Hugh Kendirck, Raleigh.
Tom Ashe, Raleigh.
John Stronach, Raleigh.
Il. j. Aderson. Portsmouth.
r. E. Long, Roxboro.
w. j. Gibson, Goldsboro.
A. Nj. Page, Hoffman.
A. l.. Barringer. Charlotte.
J. M. Hardie, Chapel Hill.
/. +. NJ. McNinch, Chapel Hill.
w. T.. McGhee, Franllinton.
Robert Lassiter, Henderson.
DIR. w. E. Horton, Wakefield.
G. A. Barbee, High oPint.
]. Arthur Jones, Woodbourne.
+. G. Wadsworth, Concord.
l.. A. Bethune, Clinton.
w. A. Mitchell, Kinston.
A. V. Yates, Cary.
]. III. Kerr, Warrenton.
George Mop. Pate, Charlotte.
George L. Cunningham, Cunningham
J. X. Young, Henderson.
John o. Smith, Raleigh.
r. A. Num-, Newbern.
VIM. Grimes, Raleigh.
John Ward. Raleigh.
George Calling, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

~. lIfp-mclnbefS ana members VI tue
Ecutive Committee. when reporting to
the Secretary, will receive admission
tickets.
81. Laborers employed upon the
grounds will apply to the Secretary each
evening for admission tickets to the
grounds next morning.
%. No person will be permitted to re-
main on the grounds over night, except
those holding permits, which must be
secured from the Secretary.
EXHIBITS.
The grounds will be in readiness for
the reception of exhibits any time dur
ing Thursday. Friday and Saturday pre-
cedng the Fair, but no exhibits WIN be
received Sunday, except live stock from
a distance that may have been delhyed
in coming. Neither will the exhibitors be
permitted to make any arrangements on
that day. except such as the Surerin-
tcndent may deem necessary.
Articles and animals provided with
the required entry tags will be assigned
places by superintendent of Depart
mcnts until Tuesday. October p, at l.
o'clock M. after which no more will be
received in departments where pre-
miums are offered, except in classes
where perishable goods are entered.
All animals must be exhibited in such
places and at such times as the Super
intendent in charge of such shall direct,
in accordance with the official Pro-
gramme.
Any or all articles obnoxious or repul-
sive in their character shall be excluded
from the grounds, or if entered without
being fully known, shall be removed at
once.
Ladies from a distance desiring to eX-
hibit textile fabrics may ship their
goods to the Secretary, but in no case
will he or the Society be responsible for
any loss, damage or breakage. Goods so
shipped must be directed to the Secre-
tary, Main Gate, Fair Grounds" and
must arrive not later than Monday, De
tober "A. No package will be accepted
unless freight is prepaid.
Special notice is hereby given that
none but textile goods and art work can
be consigned to the Secretary for eIhi-
bition or competition.
Exhibitors will be required 10 keep
their space and stalls in clearly condi-
ton, by removing therefrom any filth OF
litter, and place it in front of said place
or stall, where the scavenger force OF
the Society may get at it with ease.
Should any person misrepresent his
exhibit and a premium be awarded upon
it, such premium may be withheld by
the Executive Committee.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-Read carefully
this rule as touching all exhibits: Elk
hibits not in place. and fully installed
by II o'clock Tuesday, October %, will
receive 10 attention whatever from the
Awarding Committees or Experts.
This is but just to both exhibitors and
management-mo to exhibitors. The
prime objects of all exhibitors is to show
them TO the public. Provision is made
for, and exhibitors shuld have, five full
days in which to do this. The manage
ment should fulfill its pledges to give
four days exhibition.
Exhibitors can have the use of halls
and grounds for any reasonable number
of days preceding opening day proper
in which to place their exhibits. There
is no good reason for delay. Hence it
is repeated, this rule will be rigidly en-
forced flor the good of all concerned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
PREMIUMS.

y premium ribbon is a badge Of merit,
and i'll no case should it be attached to
article or animal where meritorious quail
tiles are lacking.
The premiums are designated by rib
bons, blue meaning first, red second. and
white third premium. These ribbons
will be attached only by the Director
of each Department, or his Superiptend-
emit, after Judges or Committees have
made their awards and the same have
been approved by the Director
The Society deems it's diploma Oh
medal to possess value equal to a cash
premium of not less than ten dollars
The exhibitor entitled to a prize equal
to that amount will be Mt liberty to
commute a money premium for diplo.
ma or medal. but not the award of Il
diploma or medal into money premium.
GATE KEEPERS AND POLICE.
GA. Gate keepers will be clothed with
police authority, and required to pre-
serve order at the gates. They must not
receive money for admission under any
circumstances.
60. All tickets-Life Members tick
cts or other Tablespoonful by per-
sons not entitled to hold them, muse
be taken up, and those offering them re-
CURED to purchase others before enter
ing the grounds
66. The Superintendent of Police shall
have charge Of the police force on the
grounds under control of the Secretary,
and it shall be his duty, with the assist
ance of his aids, to preserve order.
The policemen shall be sworn in as
conservatOrs of the peace, and it shall
he their duty to arrest any person Gre
ating any disorder or violating any of
the rules of the Society or laws of the
State.
The Superintendent of Police shall de-
tail suitable number of his force for
night service, and any one EMPLOYED.
day or night, who shall neglec, the par
ticular duty assigned him or leave his
beat without permission, shall forfeit all
or part of his pay, as the Superintendent
OF Police may determine, and no bill for
police service shall be audited except
when presented and approved by the Su-
perintendent of Police
The policemen and ate-keepers will
be promptly on the grounds at a. M.
each day of the Fair.
CARE OF STOCK.
Straw for bedding will be furnished
by the Society free of charge. Arrange
ments have beene made with a RESPONSE
BILE party to furnish hay, corn, oats and
cheap feed on the ground at markell
prices, in quantities to suit purchasers.
In order to accommodate exhibitors to
the best advantage, applications for stalls
should be made to the Secretary as
early as possible. No charge is made
for use of stables by animals regularly
entered for competition.
Thursday will be the day of the parade,
and all stock must come out in the pa
rade or forfeit their premiums, Elk, eptl
in cases where the stock is not able to
come out, or too vicious, and that to
be decided by the Superintendent in
charge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

There will this year be a very UNI
usual adjunct of the Fair, in the shape
of the camp of the Second regiment,
which is just outside the grounds. This
is a remembrance of the brief but glo-
rious war with Spain. The regiment
win be undergoing the process of mus
tering out and will be seen together for
the last time. as the muster out will
take place directly after the end of the
Fair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

There is an increase of interest in the
State Fair in recent years, yet it is not
sufficiently great The fair is in it's
broadcast sense a State Fair. and the
premiums are liberal and wide in their
range-so as to give persons iii every
section an opportunity to show what
they are doing in the way of progress
and development. The farmer, the
horse and the cattle and swine breeders
will all find premiums well worth the
winning.
The Confederate veterans reunion at
the Fair grounds has for the past ten
years been manual feature An OPP
portunity is thus given for old comrades
to get together. The annual meeting
of the State Association of Veterans
will be held at night, at the capitol,
when the election Of officers are held.
The reunion at the Fair grounds is al
ways plasnig, and there is il genuine
pleasure i'll seeing the JOY the old sol
diers feel in meeting former comrades
whom they have perhaps not seen IN
years. Wednesday is Veterans Day.
The agricultural section has in late
years had specially interesting and
important feature in the shape of eX-
hibits from the model farms of Julian S.
Carr and George Vanderbilt-Occoneec-
hee and Biltmore. These are not for
show. they are practical as well and
happily combine the useful with the
beautiful They show what can be
done by intensive farming and that in
North Carolina farming can be made to
pay, upon judicious selection of crops.
Any farmer can acquire practical ideas
from these very complete exhibits. They
are an object lesson well worthy the
attention of any practical farmer.
LII the city there will be plenty of at
fractions. Chief among these will be
the theatres At one the widely known
and tuneful Wilbur Opera Company will
hold the boards and ut the other the
BLACK Crook viii be presented. The
repertoire 'of the opera company en-
braces some of the most pleasing of the
comic ana LIGHTER operas. There viii le
dancing each night of the week save
one. The browning feature of the
dances will be the "Marshals' ball." i'm
the beautiful assembly room of the Can
ital Club, There viii also be receptions
at Peace Institute and st. Mary's
school.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Fast Battleships

 From the Philadelphia Times. s6- We are now constructing a number o9 what were intended to be first-class battles ships. They were ordered by the naRdl board to be built for a speed of fifteen knots per hour This was done because the board. after careful consideration decidsd d that a ship could not be handled efficient ly in action at a greater speed than nfteeh knots. Captain Clark handled the Oregon in the naval battle at Santiago with such ehl- ciencv because of increased speed, as to unsettie the theory of the naval board that fast battleships are not useful or necessa-. ry. If the maximum speed or the oregon had been fifteen knots the chances are at least even that the Cristobai Colon Wou.o have escaped.
 Even before Captain Clark and his great battleship taught our naval board that II did not understand the needs Of great battleship, the Russian government hau ordered the Cramps of this city now among the great shipbuilders or the WoIfu' to construct a Russian battleship that couold attain the speed of eighteen knots. Thus even before our American board uh- derstood the necessity of swift battieshlps, Russia had learned the lesson and ordered an eighteen-knot warship to be built in an American shipyard.
 It is probably not yet too late to in- crease the speed of our battleships now III course of construction, and the president and Secretary Long should make exhaust i've effort to have these new battleships constructed to attain the highest speed or the battleships of the world. Unless this shall be done, our new war vessels. how ever perfectly constructed, would rank only as second-cass, as it is now fully de- monstrated that speed is one of the most essential attributes of warship in action. Let us have no more slow battleships. The nIC so clearly demonstrated that it would be unpardonabe for our government to turn out any battleship hereafter that cannot attain the speed of eighteen knots
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Go to Ensley, see the great steel plant in course of erec- ton. Take Ensley electric cars, u
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cncinnati-Con-
 yenient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad. with its connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent route. is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cincinn- ati. A solid vestibule train leaves Birming- ham at 4:25 a. m, daily. carrying Pullman s handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:3O p m. Cafe and observa- ton car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati Close connection at Lex ington with chair cars for Louisville. a.- irving at Louisville at 7:5o p. m
 Train leaving Birmingham at 4:G p. m., carries Pullman sleeping cars from Bir- mingham to Louisville. arriving at Louis vile at 7:27 a. m. Pullman Union sleeping car Chattanooga to Cincinnati on this train, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 a. m
 R. M. ELLIS, Travelling Passenger Agent. 2ols First Ave- nue. Telephone 617.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
LccaI staple Groceries
n Wall Street.

New York, July 26-The stock market today awoke from the lethargy that has held it for nearly two months. The ebars had their innings early in the day, assisted by a lower range of prices for Americans from London. Later, Northwest and it's subsidiary road Omaha, led rally and from them the movement broadened and strengthened all through the railroad list. Strength avs also radiated from a group of bituminous coal roads, including Nor folk and Western preferred Chicago, h. dianapolis and Louisville preferred; Bal timore and Ohio and Wheeling, and Lake Erie preferred Peace rumors were re- newed in the later dalings, and the an- nouncement of the successful landing of the United States forces in Porto Rico also added to the buoyant tendency of the trad ing But the most potent element in the situation was the growing certainty that an abundance or money would continue at the command of the business of the coun- try. The treasury has received about $1OS,- b0000o from the bond issue without affecting the money market. Call money fell to l per cent. today.
 The pressure of idle money was very evil dent in the bond market, seeking all issues except the class of gilt-edged bonds which have risen to practically prohibitive prices. Total sales, $4,305 900.
 United States old Is registered advanced F. and the new 3's declined s in the bid price,
 Total sales of stocks today 321 300 shares, including IA 100 Atchison preferred; 5,715 Louisville and Nashville; 3712 Southern preferred 4,3S0 Spirits 19,S1O Tobacco IT, 200 Sugar; 6,370 Rubber; 6,l37 Western Tnon
 Money on call easy 1d1A per cent; last loan. 1A.
 Prime mercantile paper 31sd4 per cent.
 Sterling exchange weak, with actual business in bankers bills at $4.S4s4m$4S3 for demand and $4. 4.S31a@$4.s3& for sixty days.
 Posted rates $4.S4ia4$4.S5 and $iS5a$i.S6ie.
 Commercial bills $4S2lemS4S3.
 Silver certificates, 5S&m 59l2.
 Mexican dollars, 4S .Hsts
 Government bonds firm.
 State bonds dull.
 railroad bonds strong.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
INDIANAPOLIS, lkD.,
And Return, Sl420-Yla Alabama Grea'
 Southern R. R. =

On account of the Knights of Pythias' grand encampment, to be held at Indian apolis. Ind, August 22-29, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell round- trip tickets from points on Its line to fn- dianapolis and return at greatly reduced rates. Fare rom Birmingham for the round trip. s14.20. Tickets on sale August 19, 20 and 21, limited to August 31, but by depositing with agent at Indianapolis on or before August 29, and on payment of a fee of % cents, the return limit will be extended until September 10.
 Further information furnished on appli- cation to R. M. ELLIS.
 Tray. Pass. Agent, No. 2019 1st Ave.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Paine. Murphy & Co.'S Stock Letter

Birmingham, Ala, July a.-The indiffer- ence of London to follow our advance of yesterday was a dampening influence to our market this morning, which caused some selling by scalpers and bear traders. An exception to this was the sharp advance of B in Sugar caused by heavy covering of shorts After the more urgent demand be- came satisfied, prices gradually reacted to last nights figures, when increased buying along the line started everything up We can but reiterate our advice of yesterday and for the last week or more to buy stocks, as every indication points to higher pricey in the near future. The market closed, it the top prices with increased de- mand and a broader market.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Summer Toar,st Tickets.

Summer excursion tickets to all promi- nent summer resorts north and east. are on sale via the Southern railway and Ala bama Great Southern railroads at greatly reduced rates.
 Call on J P. Blllups. travelling passenger agent. Southern railwcy, or R, M Ellis. travelling passenger agent Alabama Great Southern railroad for fqrther informa- ton.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Articles Opening Highest LowestI

Cash quotations were as fOIlOWs:
 Flour steady. Corn-No. yellow, 95A0 35ssc; No 2 corn 947s1S5c. Wheat-No. spring, 70GSoc; No. red, 7111c. Oats-No. g., 2i1a@25c; Mo- 2 white, 2S@2S1ac; No. white, 27d27lac. Rye-No. 2, 45c. Barley No. 2, s2@35c. No. l fiaxseed, 94c: prime timothy seed, $2.25. Pork-Mess. per barrel, s9.6od9.65. Lard, per 100 pounds, $5.50d5.55. Short rib sides, loose s5.30. Dry salted shoulders, boxed, s475el5.e0; short clear sides, boxed. s5.S. Sugar-Cut loaf, un- changed. Eggs steady; fresh, He.
 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was firm: country, 1S1kG171ac; dairy, 13@15c.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
New York Cotton Market.

New York, July 26.-There was consider able activity in the cotton market After quiet opening, there was an advance of 9 to points. August covering was the feature. Later outside support failed, and the market sagged until latae in the af- ternoon, when there was a rally The close was steady at to points net higher.
 Cotton quiet; middling, 1-l6c; gross re- ceipts 312 bales; forwarded, 100 bales; sales 1.I25 bales; spinners, 60 bales; stock, l01, 943 bales
 Total today: Net receipts, 2266 bales; exports to Great Britain, 413 bales; stock, 265 I'll bales.
 Consolidated:. Net receipts, 3.497 bales exports to Great Britnin. 5.561 bales: to France, 2,64S bales: to the continent, S22 bales.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
cnpan Summer Rates to St. Clair Springs.

Effective June i2, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets from Birmingham to St. Clair Springs at the very low rate of eighty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets to be sold for trains leaving Birmingham Saturday and Sum- day, good returning not later than Monday. For further information apply to
 K. M ELLIS, T. F. 4
 Telephone coz. Mo- 201s First ave.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, July 26.-Cotton futures quiet: July, 5.6O; August, 5.4Sa5.49; Septem- Der, 5.47G5.49; October 5.4S05.49; November, o.52G5.54; December, 5.57d5.5S; January 5.61 Q56S; February, 5.65d567; March, 5.70d5.72.
 Consolidated statement: Receipts. net, B. 497 bales; exports to Great Britain, 5,56l; to France, 264S; to the continent, S22; stock, 265 III.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Cotton Letter

Birmingham July 26.-Liverpool contin- ues to show but little interest in our mar ket: prices being unchanged. Our market opened unchanged to one point lower with very little doing, liquidation still contin- ues to limited extent in August but we believe this source of weakness about over and a short rise not improbable, but we see nothing to permanently advance prices.
 T. G. Hewlett, Agent.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
Woodward Warren compa ny at East Lake every night except Sunday.
 7-2-tf
Elegant Service to the East via The Southern
 Railway.

Railway.
 The Southern railway has recently inau- gurated a through sleeping car line be- tween Birmingham and Charlotte. N. C., which is handled on their trains Nos. 5 and 36 The eastbound schedule of this car is as follows: Leave Birmingham 4:l5 D. m., arrive Atlanta 10:45 D. m. leave At ienta II ;5o b. m, arr,ve Charlotte 800 q. m.. at which points passengers can secure a through sleeping car to Washington. Phila- delphia and New York. This. in addition onerated Birmingham to New York and on train No. sS affords excellent accommoda- tion for passengers en route east.
 Call on Southern railway agent for fur ther informa ton
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
IS EMpERoR WILLIAM RESPONSIBLE

IS EMPEROR WILLIAM RESPONSIBLE? From the New York Journal.
 If Emperor William is responsible for the behavior of his navy in Philippine waters Emperor William is 8 foel. If he is not responsible, then he will put an immediate stop to the folly of his officers, who are doing their best to foment quarrel be- tween Germany and the United States.
The age-herald., 1898-07-27
AND MOBILE, TAI
 on& NEW ORLEANS mn0f f6Nt and TEXES, MEXICO, UENI IQOt CALIFORNIA and the

srhere is no better location in the United rtates for Eastern and Northern emigrants .ran the line of this popular railway. H,r,,o reductions or Georgia and AIaba, oonnot be duplicated by any other seetion of country in the w9s,a Go%e and .,.-, work and New Orleans is via tbe n. ,snta and New Orleans Short Line ,ho most laot attractly route to travel in the South It W passes through rich country. teeminr ,.h attractive and prosperous towns ans Slasrv For rates of fare or other irSns i%ns- son,n1 write or call on 4oi- GEO. P. ALLEN. T. P. A.
 D. P. oRoURKE. Pass. agent ''a-
 E B. EVANS. Cont. Frt Agent tia'
 w. TAYLOR, Gen. Agent.
 JOHN A. GEE. Gen. Pass. Arenr
 RE. KIRBY. c. T. A.,
 GEO. c. SMITH,
 President and General Aranarer.