Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-26
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Raleigh, N. c., May 25.-In obedience
TO call issued by President ]. Bryan
Grimes, the Executive Committee of the
North Carolina Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation met in the Agricultural Build
ing yesterday.
Secretary L. b. Parker had reports
from the various county organizations
showing very gratifying progress of the
association in the State. He also read
letters from adjoining States, showing
great interest in the movement.
Reports from the counties in this
State show great activity, and that
most OF the tobacco growing counties
in this State are being satisfactorily or
ganized. though a few that seemingly
do not understand the Jordan plan have
not shown the activity that was hoped
for.
The committee thinks best to push or
ganization until 1t shall cover each and
every township in the tobacco belt The
Jordan and several other plans were
discussed by the committee which still
have them under consideration. From
information in the hands of the COM
mlttee they are satisfied that by thor
ouSh organization they have the key to
the situation. and can accomplish the
purposes of the association. Upon the
whole, the outlook Is most encouraging
Mr.. +. j. Itasdale, of Franklin coun-
ty. member of the Executive Com
mittee OF the Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation. who Is in the city, says that
eight out of ten farmers in that coun-
ty Will this year make their own sup
plies. This is much larger proper
tion than HERETOFORE" says Mr.. Ragdale
~ of wheat last fall and have fine
crops. All crops are good, and the
farmers in better spirits. The amend
ment is strong in our county, and very
few people are opposed to it,
STATE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION..
A gentleman who has recently spent
some time in Newton, n. c., says that
the sentiment In favor of Mr.. Charles
H. Mebane. the present State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction. for the
presidency of Catawba College, is very
strong. and many think that Mr.. Me-
bane will be selected by the trustees
at their next meeting. The vacancy
In the presidents chair In the college
Is caused by the resignation of Pro-
fcssor Clapp. From what can he learn
ed here Mr.. Mcbane has at least n
gcode chance of being offered the pres
idency of this college.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The ninety eighth annual commence
ment of the Salem Female Academy
closed happily yesterday. After the
reading of several humorous essays on
Marrow mindedness, by Miss Martin
OF North Carolina; Miss Wade, of Flor
Ida, and Miss Simmons, OF Iowa, the
ceremony OF transferring the Oxford
cap and gown from the senior to the
Junior class took place.
Rev. DR.. J. w. Moore, OF Richmond
the orator of the day, took as his topic
Cora ct Labora." He urged the grad
yates TO incorporate into their charac-
tiers the spirit of reverence and indus
try. The graduates, fifty in number
were presented with their diplomas by
Bishop Rondthaler. president OF the
College Board of Trustees The COM
mencement closed with a class song and
benediction.
CONFEDERATE CAMP ORGAN
lied.
number of young men have or
ganized the Hector Mcclellan CamD
of United Sons of Confederate Ve;er-
ans at Fayetteville, The camp was
named for the late Colonel Hector Nc
J.
The camp will be represented at Louis
vile. The delegates, however, have not
been announced. The officers elected
are: T.. r. Mcclellan, commandant:
]. G. Hollingsworth. first lieutenant
commander; j. ID. Williams, second
lieutenant commander; Hector Nc
Geachy. adjutant: j. NJ. Mcpherson
surgeon; j. a. Mclean. quartermaster:
C. l.. Jones treasurer: II. II. Powers
cclor sergeant Herbert Atkinson. his
torian.
CuMNOCK NINE DISASTER.
1t now tranpires that the Inflated
Cumnock. mine, where so many lives
were sacrificed a few days ago. had not
been inspected. as provided by law.
Mr.. II. X. Lacy. Labor Commissioner.
when asked if the mine had been in
spected. said:
mo mine in the State has been in
spected. Although l drew the bill my
SELF, the Legislature which passed it re-
fused to allow one cent to pay the eX-
penses of the inspector.
1.-THE appropriation for the Labor Blu
reau has never been one cent in excess
of what was required 10 do the sta
tistical work and get out the report
When the mining law was passed
called attention to the fact that 1t was
useless without an appropriation, but
the Legislature declined to give one
cent for carrying the provisions OF the
law out
Hence no mines in the State have
been inspected. nor can they be until
North Carolina sees fit to make an APP
rropriAtion for the purpose. An inspec-
tor cannot walk from mine to mine and
beg his rations."
THE SUMMIT HOUSE CLOSES.
1.-THE Summit" Carriages new hotel,
will be closed 30 the public after Sat
urday. the Seth instant.