Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-06
Reports Sent Out by the Weather Bureau
for the Benefit of the Farmers of tile
statc-Prcsentatlon of q neral Branch's
Portrait Postponed by Confederate Vet
GRAMS Democratic Nominations Drs.
Worth and FAIRLY, of Wilmington, Are
Safe in China.
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ehdlng Monday, July 2, was very ia
vorable throughout that part of North
Carolina east of the Blue Ridge noun
tains; In fact, the week was almost
local. with temperature above normal
and showers at sufficient intervals to
permit the proper working of crops,
which in the east are generally clean
and well cultivated.
All reports from the central and
eastern portions of the State indicate
mat marked Improvement has taken
pace in the condition of crops, which
are growing rapidly. Grass and weeds
are complained of in some counties
along the southern border. West of
the Blue Ridge. however, unfavora BILE
weather prevailed the entire week.
mere was again an excess of precipi-
tation; many correspondents reported
rains every day from June oath to
June Goth. In consequence fields in
the extreme west have become foul,
ana crops are suffering for want of
proper cultivation. Lowlands in many
instances have been under water so
been drowned out. The excessive
moisture also continued to damage
wheat in shocks.
The very favorable condition of
crops reported below apples, there
fore, chiefly TO the middle and east
Is probable that week or so of fair
weather, permitting cultivation. would
restore crops to normal condition In
the west.
Corn, cotton, potatoes. peanuts, and
field peas all made excellent growth
during the week. Much corn has been
laid by in splendid condition. Cotton
is growing rapidly, has good color,
ana blooms are reported In many coun-
ties. 1t is still lousy and grassy In n
few southwestern counties.
Tobacco is thrifty in the east, and
has made good start in the central
northwest section; tobacco growers in
the south portion commenced printing
the last of June.
Threshing wheat is progressing ac-
lively, with results not less favorable
than anticipated: in fact, notwith-
standing much damage by sprouting
in shock, which occurred chiefly in the
west, the yield of wheat will be excep-
tionally heavy.
Oats are turning out somewhat bet
ter than expected. Rice is doing very
well. Peanuts are growing rapidly,
and are coming into bloom. Melons
are ripening, and some canteloupeS
and watermelons are in market.
Peaches are reported to be rotting
badly; the prospect for grapes is still
fine.
PRESENTATION POSTPONED
~ Injecting OIL the II. ~ Is. Brancn
Camp of Confederates was called for
last night. but owing to the intense
heat, only a few were present, and no
meeting was held
There were number of important
matters to occupy the attention of the
camp, that will have to be POSTPONED
until Il later date.
~ portrait of General l.. OBJ. Branch
was TO have been presented TO the
camp in behalf of the family by Hon.
James n. Bryan, of Newbern. The pre-
sentation was postponed until August
"a. the date of, the unveiling of the
Vance monument.
Many of the veterans so to-day to
Holly Springs to attend the picnic and
barbecue. Mr.. Alex Stronach will de-
liver an address.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
The Senatorial convention for this
district. composed of the counties of
Person and Granville, met at Berea
yesterday. Hon. ]. A. Long, of RoS-
boro, was nominated by reclamation.
Mr.. Long is one of the leading Demo-
Gratis of the State. He was a member
OF the legislature in 1884. and OF the
State Senate in 1883. and served his
constituents and the people OF the
state with great ability. His nomina-
ton means his election. Colonel John
). Cunningham was unanimously elect
ed chairman of the Senatorial commit
tee.
Person has the Senator and one
member of the House. and Granville
has two members of the House. The
campaign from now on under Colonel
Cunningham leadership, will be a
spirited one and actively fought and a
triumphant victory for the white mans
party in August.
DIR. WORTH IS SAFE.
a special from Wilmington saws:
y cablegram to Mr.. C. w. Worth.
received to-day from the United States
consul at Shanghai, says DIR. George
G.. Worth and family are perfectly
safe.
DR.. Worth is from Wilmington. and
Is medical missionary in China. for
whose safety much anxiety was felt.
MORE FUSION.
The Populists had a convention to-
day to nominate State and county
ticket. 1t was composed of six or
seven white men. all fusion Pops. who
decided to fuse: so they Informed the
republican Executive Committee
which was near by, and by invitation
the committee and other Republicans
y in all, joined the Pops in their de-
alterations. Said convention was held
in the law office OF Claudius Dockarv
Esq. and the following ticket was
agreed upon: For representative. u. s.
Marshal Dockery; sheriff, j. w. But
Ter. Hoffman; register OF deeds. c. C.
Smith. Hamlet; county commissioners.
Seth Andrews, James A. Ingram. w
y. Mcdonald. This ticket will not
give the white supremacy people any
concern.