Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-25

Raleigh. N. c.. Aug. 2l.-The Repub-
licans are talking of running u straight
Republican candidate for Congress in
this district. Ex-Sheriff Jones Is one
/ of those who favor the nomination OF
candidate who will take the stump
Tor sound money, expansion and pro-
lection.
While stating his position with re-
ference TO the Congressional nominee,
IN the Marlborough yesterday, ex-
Sheriff Jones was asked who were the
candidates. Mr.. Jones mentioned the
name of Col. John Nichols.
EX-Shcrim j. Nj. Smith, of Richmond
VINO was standing near. remarked that
10 Jenkins would be a candidate.
"But he is not II Republican; he is a
Populist," Sheriff Jones volunteered.
That doesn't make any difference"
Sheriff Smith replied. Its got so now
you cant tell any difference between
us on n dark night"
THE STATE FAIR.
At the meeting of the Executive
Committee of the North Carolina Ag-
ricultural Society held yesterday at
noon many permanent members were
present, including Charles NIcNamce,
Esq. PRESIDENT Walter Clark, Richard
II. Battle, Julian S. Carr, Benehan
Cameron. S. NJ. McPheeters. Julius
Lewis, w. a. Withers. George Allen,
W. 5. Primrose, John Nichols. w. c.
McMacken, +. O. Morning W. L. Ash
ley, Charles NJ. Busbec. james a.
Bryan. Perrin Busbee. j. s. Wynne, r.
G. l.. Harris. A. p. Rancy. f. u. Aren-
Cell, j. l.. Pogue. secretary. and G. b.
benson, treasurer.
Friday was selected as Educational
Day. and the fair was ordered for the
full week. the formal opening and pro-
ccssion to take place not ON Tuesday,
as heretofore. but on Monday, October
o. next.
The Wright Cornct Band was en-.
Eascd for the fair. This action meets
with general approval, as an en-
couragcment to meritorious talent.
Mr.. Charles j. Parker. director of the
educational department, made an in
tcrestng report of progress In the work
necessary to good exhibit, and some
spccinl premiums We're ordered for the
schools out of Raleigh bringing the
largest percentage of it's roll of pupils
to the fair. and the institution at a dis
tanre represented by the greatest num-
b2r OF students in body.
y bureau of information was estab-
lishcd, and those who can entertain
vEiturS Will be requested to send their
names and number and street of resi-
Icnce, rate of board and number to be
accommodated
Treasurer G. Is. benson made finan-
cial report that was highly satisfac-
tory.
Ny. Perrin Busbcc. OF the department
OF athletics. reported upon the work III
his division.
The Committee on Competitive Mil
itary Drill, composed of Adjutnnt-C;en-
cral Harris, +. II. Arendell and Col. T..
a. Odds, was appointed.
Tho subjects of lighting. power, etc,
were discussed ana referred to commit
teeF for action.
ed n larger sum than ever before APP
proprated to agricultural products, live
stock, etc, on account of the liberal aid
from the State Department. OF Agricul-
turc. Farmers generally are requested
to send for this splendid list of cash
premiums.
The following reports. 1t was re-
solved. should be published in full from
the experts selected for the duty per-
formed:
Raleigh. N. C., Aug. 20.
Captain Joseph l.. Pogue:
Dear Sir.-At your request we have
this day made n careful examination
of the building known as the Grand
Stand," on the property OF the North
-CHrUttnrr Agricultural Society. With
the recent repairs we find The building
to be In safe condition and will carry
any live load that may como upon it.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES II. PARK.
w. r. RUTH.
Messrs. Rcnchan, Cameron and
James A. Bryan gave valuable infor-
nation in reference to the cooperation
of the railroads
The committee was satisfied with the
evidences of the extensive preparations
for great fair. and the president was
congratulated upon the dispatch of
much important business effectively
and promptly.
ANOTHER FIRST BALE.
Mr.. Wyatt stated last night that
the statement in abe Times Visitor as
to the first bale of cotton sold in the
Raleigh market is an error. The first
bale from this section was brought here
three or four hours earlier than the
bale mentioned by the Times Visitor.
Tt came from the farm of Mr.. j. Walter
Wyatt. OF Preston. and was sold by
Wyatt e Hunter. Mr.. j. Walter Wyatt
has put the first bale on the market
here for number of years.
SEEKING A PARDON.
Mr.. w. j. I3ellamy, of Wilmington,
was here yesterday to try to induce
the Governor TO commute the SEN
f.. tence Of Archie I<insauls to life i'm
Mrs Ilinsauls The Governor. who
was yesterday asked about the matter,
said that nothing had been done. Kin
sauls is to be hung in Clinton for
murder on the eth of September
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Hon. IL. Il<eda. of Rome Italy, will
visit Col. John s. Cunningham, at his
MIR. Ikeda represents the Italian Gov
ernment's tobacco interest. Col. Cum
ningham left for his home yesterday.
TWO Postofflces Robbed.
Winston Salon ~ q A,1r 3i-The