Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-21
PORTSMOUTH IOCAL NEWS and ADVERTISEMENTS.
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G.. who gave a short description Of the
Pines. its growth. etc.
He WAS followed by Mr. Elllebrew.
immigration agent OF the Nashville.
Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad.
who spoke of the advantages OF the
South for investments. and especially in
the State of Tennessee. He gave n de-
scription OF its wealth. resources and
advantages offered to settlers amongst
them. lie extended an invitation To
those present to visit the State and find
out for themselves.
MI y. Jones. chairman of the Board
of commissioners OF Polk county. y
g.. and :. H. liudCins. Mayor of Sa-
luda' \. G.. spoke OF the ADVANTAGES of
western North Carolina and extended
invitations 10 visit that section.
Mr. Ira J. Carter. Mayor Of High
Springs. Fla, gave "A Very interesting
talk OF Florida and its advantages for
settlers. lie said that that State had
advanced more in the past fifteen years
than any other in the South Fifteen
years ago there We're but few railroads
III that state ana tri-wceilly trirs were
madc-that is. they went one week and
tried 10 get back the next. but things
Were w To the times and more pro-
SressiNc. lie said that H.ll Ar, had
said that Florida was land or sports.
When man wants to 80 iishinr now h.
had 10 yet behind ii tree to bal, his
hook TO keep the fish from grabbing +,
before il WAS nut on
Speeches We're made by u. =. pupre
OF Greenwood. :. G.. ana COL. &. l..
stevens editor az the New Bern Jour.
nal. on the advantages Of their sec
ions. y general discussion then en-
sued between the Northern ana South
ern gentlemen. after which they adj
jourued
Al $50 p. m. Governor Russell accom-
panied by his wife and Major Davis.
his aid. arrived. and were shown 10
their rooms
Much 10 the regret of great many.
and especially the visitors. the Govern
or's reception WAS Il cool one. lie sat
in the corridor during the evening ana
took no part in the exercises whatever.
EVENING SESSION.
ne evening session. which was call
cd together at u. M, was devoted to
lnterchanse Of views and short talks
by Northern and Southern gentlemen.
THURSDAYS SESSION.
Yesterdays session opened at 10
a, m. and the following subjects were
discussed:
industrial Development of the Up
Per Cape Fcar"-lion. L. J. Hale. edi-
tor Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville.
"rndeveloped Resources of North
carolina w. :. Primrose. prcsden,
North Carolina Home Insurance Com
pany. Raleigh. y. {.
The old North State"-IIis Excel
lency. Daniel l.. Russell. Governor of
North Carolina
The Past Present and Future of
North Carolina Ex-Governor Thos. j.
Jarvis. Greenvillc. y. c.
The sand lIin Section of North
Carolina"-C. j. Brown, banker. South
ern Pines. y. c.
"At the Base of the Blue Ridge
VIII X. Jones. editor of Polk County
News. Columbus. y. {.
Mining in North Carolina. with FIX
hibit of Cold, Copper. Iron and Manga
nese Orcs"-Col. Fred II. Stith. Con-
General discussion after which they
adjourned
At ; p. m. the entire party took the
electric cars To Pinehurst. passing
through the Vineyard and the great
peach orchards of that section. on
arriving at Pinehurst we were extend
ed the courtesies of the town. which
We're greatly enjoyed and appreciated.
Yesterday was known as "Govcrnor's
Day aud was intended to be TIN, big
cest day Of the three. hut Il number of
The people ic:; for their homes early in
the morning. NJ night banquet was
served by Mr.. Ch1S. ST John. the pro-
ing the number of guests present.
showed himself equal To the occasion.
There We're about four hundred per
sons present, representing the states of
North and South Carolina. Georgia.
Florida. Alahama ana Mississippi. also
New York. Massachu sctts. Vermont.
Maine and some Of the Western States.
They were representatives of banks.
factories and other industries.
They were well pleased with what
they saw and heard and there is no
doubt but what the convention will re-
suit IN much good To our Southern land.
The wonderful growth OF Southern
Pines seems phenomenal
The Nirg;nian-Pilot was the recipient
of numerous courtesies at the hands OF
the Seaboard Air Line and alr. Charles
ST. John, of the Piney Woods Inn. This
house has had the best season this
year since its opening and the owners
are so much encouraged that extensive
improvements will be made before the
next s0nSOn