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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
CROP SEASON UNFAvORABLE.
Spring Extremely Late, andReports Indicate &
Very Large Acreage of Cotton.

The United States Weather Bureau
yesterday issued the first North Carolina
crop bulletin for the year 1900. The
bulletin shows that crop conditions are not
altogether favorable in the State. The
bulletin, which is for the week ending
April 9th, says:
THE beginning of the crop season of
1900 must be recorded as unfavorable,
chiefly on account of the delay in farm
work caused by continuously Geld, wet
disagreeable weather during February
and March. Spring is unusually late and
vegetation very backward; forest trees
west of Raleigh hardly yet show signs
of growth the ground is cold and unfa-
vcrable for the termination of seeds. The
lack CT snow covering and alternate free
ling and thawing during winter ma
terially injured winter oats; on the other
hand most of the wheat crop, though
small is thrifty and is progressing ia
yorably. A relatively small crop of spring
oats has been seeded AS the value of
truck crops grown in the east depends on
their early maturity. the backwardness
OF the season is especially unfortunate in
that section: early cabbage, peas and let
tuce are not as good as last year; beans,
peas and onions are up; irish potatoes
are late. Strawberries also, though COM
ing into bloom rapidly now are week
or ten days behind the average. The
blooming of fruit trees has been greatly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
New Corporations.

Articles of agreement for the in
corporation of three new inStitu-
tions were received at the office
of the Secretary of State yesterday. They
are the Investment Land and Trust Com
pany, the headquarters of which is at
GastCnia, and the capital stock of which
is fixed at $4,000. The object of this cor
pCration is to buy and sell real estate,
etc. The incorporators are: r. ]. Craig.
David Craig, Craig & Wilson, F. DiIling,
Jno. T. Lane, j. Lee Robinson, w. T.
Lane, Geo. A Gray L. l.. jenkins, j. l..
Falls. Also, the Long Leaf Lumber Com
pany, which has headquarters at Win
ston, and which has capital stock to the
amount OF 81 900, with the privilege of in
creasing same to $4,000. The purposes
of this corporation is to manufacture,
handle and sell lumber and timber. The
incorporators areS c. p. Cox, J. d. Wad-
dell and Lindsay Patterson.
The other company incorporated was
the Calamancha Cotton Company. This
company has headquarters at Sanford,
and its capital stock is 100000. The in
corporatOrs are Freeman Chapman, A.
P Mcpherson, T. G. Wilson and NJ. H.
Caddell. The purpose of the corporation
is to manufacture and weave cotton yarns
and cloth
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
THE DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The Meeting Place Of the Various COMPRESSION
al Districts.

This morning at o'clock district
meetings will be held for the purpose of
selecting committeeman on credentials,
on permanent organization and rules, and
on platforms and resolutions; one vice.
president in each district, four members
CT the State Democratic executive COM
mittee in each district, and two dele
gates and two alternates from each dis
trict to the National Democratic conven-
tiCn to be held at Kansas City, July 4,
1900. These meetings will be held at the
following places:
First District at County Court House.
Second District at Academy of Music,
right side.
Third District at Academy of Music,
left side.
Fourth District at Metropolitan Hall,
right side.
Fifth District at Metropolitan Hall
left side.
Sixth District at Mayors Office.
Seventh District in House of Repre-
sentatives, right side.
Eighth District in House of Represen-
tatives, left side.
Ninth District in Senate Chamber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

retarded by the late advent of springs and
so far the prospects for fruit must be.
considered exceptionally good.
1.-THE reports of crop correspondents Tor
the week ending Monday, April 3, 1900,
indicated a continuation of unfavoraple
conditions for growth to and including
Thursday. 5th y
ION the whole the week was faVora-
BILE for farm work which, though very
much behind. is now actively under way
nearly everywhere except in the extreme
west. The ground has dried out ana Is
in excellent condition for working. Much
corn has been planted in the south ana
east portion of the State. me large
amounts of fertilizers purchased IS an
unfailing indication CT large acreage
to be devoted to cotton. Tobacco plants
are small but growing nicely, and are re-
ported plentiful Gardens are quite late,
generally almost untouched; only lew
Of the vegetables are up yet except IN
the east and south.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
DR.. Alderman Still Undecided,

DR.. Alderman of Chapel Hill, is in the
city, and is being pressed by people from
all sections of the State and all pro-
LESSONS, not to leave the State. even
TO avail himself of so fiattering an offer
as that recently made him by the au
'thorities OF Tulane University. In re-
ply 10 question as to what he intended
to do in regard to the matter. he said:
II am no further on in regard to this
matter than | was Saturday. | intend to
go, in about ten days, to New Orleans.
and after having investigated the situa-
ton, will come back to North Carolina
and after giving the matter the serious
consideration it calls for, will make nv
decision"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.
Eleventh District Cases to be Called For Argu'
ment Next Week.

Opinions were handed down as follows
ternoon
Lloyd. vs. Hanes, from Forsyth; af-
firmed
Kerner VS.. Cottage Company, from For
syth; affirmed.
Boles VS.. Caudle, from Stokes; new
trial.
Lewis VS.. OVERLY, from Stokes; new
trial.
State VS.. Barnes, from Alexander; re-
versed.
State VS.. Vavis, from surry; error.
State VS.. Smith, from Rockingham; no
error
Robinson VS. Ingram, from Montgom
cry; error.
Dunn VS.. Railroad, from Duplin; err
ror
State VS.. Higgins, from Lenoir; new
trial.
Motley VS.. Finishing Company, from
Guilford; affirmed.
Crudup VS.. Thomas, from Franklin; af
firmed.
State VS. Handy from Wilkes; no
error.
State VS.. Handy case No 2, from
Wilkes, dismissed for want of appeal
bond
Barger vs.. Killian, from Catawba; mo-
ton of defendant to docket and dismiss
plaintiffs appeal allowed under Rule II.
Cases from the Tenth district were
argued yesterday in the Supreme court
as follows:
State VS. Huskins; by Attorney Cen
eral for State, S. j. Erwin for defend
ant.
State VS.. Southern Railway, g cases)
by A. G. Avery and /. T. Avery for State,
G. f. Bason and f. H Busbee for defend
ant.
Pritchard vs. Commissioners; by j.. y.
Perkins (by BRIEF for plaintiff, s. j. Err
vim and Avery & Erwin for defendant.
Wilson VS.. Foster; by S. ]. Erwin for
plaintiff, A. c. Avery for defendant.
Winkler VS.. Railroad; by E. B. Cline
and NJ. H. Yount for plaintiff, j. H. Ma
rion and T. NJ Huffman (by brief for
defendant.
Wycoff VS.. Railroad; by NJ. H. Yount
and w c. Feimster for plaintiff, G. +.
Bason for defendant.
Wilkinson VS.. Dellinger; by ID. w Rob
inson and c. c. Chi1ds (by brief for
plaintiff NJ. H. Yount, w. c. Feimster and
l.. l.. Witherspoon (by BRIEF for defend
ant.
Baker VS. Brem; by ]. T. Perkins (by
brief for plaintiff, Avery & Erwin for
defendant.
Eleventh district cases will be called
next Tuesday, April 18th. as follows:
State VS.. Medlin.
Garren VS.. Scott. .N 1nA'
Wittowsky VS.. Baruch.
Austin VS.. Staten.
Whitaker VS.. Hamilton.
Little VS.. Brown.
Blanton VS. Bostic 1.-TWO cases..
McManus VS.. Tarleton.
Leak VS.. Railroad
Andrews VS.. Pope.
Cline VS. Rudisill
Doggett VS. Golden Cross.
Means VS.. Railroad.
Meares VS.. Improvement Company
RouSs VS.. KrauSs.
Austin VS.. Stewart.
Sloan VS. Railroad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
MILLINERY.

MILLINERY.
The ladies of the city all say that we
have the prettiest trimmed hats in the
city. We want your judgment, and ask
you to see for yourself.
We have made great efforts to trim
handsome hats, costing from $500 to
$500, which are very popular prices for
everybody.
We know we have a good stock and
good milliner, and, therefore, we can
please you. If you want a hat better
than one that cost $500, we can furnish
it, or if you do not feel able to pay $500,
just ask for cheaper one, and we will
show you some pretty. ones. We have a
full line of sailors and other trimmed
hack hats.
For the children we are prepared.
We have very pretty child's crash hat
for 25c
Entire new lot of Veilings have just
been received.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
GEN, DAVIDSON
HAS WITHDRAWN
He is no Longer a Candidate
For Governor.
HIS PATRIOTIC LETTER
Believes it to be Duty to His State
and His Party.
HIS PATRIOTIC LETTER
AYcocK TO BE NAMED BY AccLAMATIoN
Gen. Davidson Thinks This is Time When
Personal Considerations Must Not
Stand in the Way Of United
Harmonious Action.

To the Editor: / believe it my duty to
my State, to the Democratic party and to
my friends, to announce that my name
will not be submitted to the convention
today, for consideration in making
nomination for Governor. Some weeks
strong sentiment in the Eastern pOr-
ton of the State. that favored the selec
tion of a Western Democrat for the head
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
The Dunn Cornet Band.

The music for the convention will be
"discoursed by the Dunn Cornet Band.
This band is somewhat unique in it's make
up. 1t has fifteen pieces; and each mem
Der Of it is IAN ardent Democrat and
an enthusiastic advocate of White Su-
premacy. In fact it is a white Supre-
macy band, having adopted the words
white Supremacy as it's band motto.
Mr. ]. p. Pittman, editor of the Dunn
Union, is it's president, and Mr.. T. J.
Walker is band master. This band came
to Raleigh at its own expense to en-
thuse the convention. Their performance
will doubtless do much toward enlivening
the tedium of the convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
Spring
Millinery
rs

We are displaying this season an ele
giant line of PATTERN HATS of the latest
nestle production.
We have a magnificent assortment of
shapes, HACK HATS and SAILORS for
Headgear.
We are also showing a large variety of
pretty flowers, ribbons, mousseline and
some handsome ladies neckwear.
Any HAT ORDERS entrusted to us will
receive our prompt and careful attention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

of the ticket this year 1t seemed to me
that the reasons which were argued in
support of that sentiment were so weighty
in the present conditions, that there
would be no doubt of their adoption by
the Convention, and to very great eX
tent influenced by this belief | an
nCunced my candidacy. Recent de-
velcpments have convinced me that
there is very general desire among our.
Democratic brethren, in the section to
which | have referred, to confer the hon
or and impose the burden of leading our
party in the coming contest upon a gen
tleman from the East-a gentleman
whose exalted character in every rela-
tion of life, whose great party services
and whose unusual abilities eminent
ly fit him for the required labors and
duties of the hour. Believing that this
desire reflects the will of a majority of
the Democrats of this State, that will is
now, as it has ever been, law unto me.
The question we have for settlement al
the coming election are so grave-the
duty of every citizen who desire the
permanent adjustment and the dangerous
problems that have so long beset us, is SO
imperative that no one can for mo-
ment permit any personal consideration
to stand in the way of that united ac-
tiOn so essential to success. l have the
greatest confidence the convention will
give us a ticket, from beginning to end,
that will deserve and receive loyal and
enthusiastic support from every patriotic
voter in the State. l am sure my friends
throughout the State will approve of the
course l have taken. To them l tender
my sincere thinks, and / trust the day
may soon come when l shall have oppor-
tunity to express my gratitude in a way
mere substantial than in words.
THEO. r. DAVIDSON.
Raleigh n. c.. April TO-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

State Senator from Mecklenburg, will urge
his selection as a delegate at large to
he National Democratic convention. Mr..
Dowd is editor CT the Charlotte News,
one CT the truest Bryan papers in the
United States. Mr.. Dowd was a dele
gate to the convention in 1896 that nomi-
mated Mr. BrVan
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
Democratic Press Association.

The members of the North Carolina
Democratic Press Association and all
other Democratic editors in the city are
hereby called to meet at the county
court house at 0:30 o'clock this morn
ing for the consideration of important
business.
w C. DOWD, President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

Among the names mentioned as Dele
gates at Large we have heard these: Col
Julian S. Carr of Durham; Major e. J..
Hale, of Fayetteville; Col. John R. Web
ster, of Reidsville; Hon. Theo. f. Kluttz
of Salisbury; w. G. Dowd, of Mecklen
burg; Walter E. Moore, of Jackson; Hon.
Cyrus B. Watson, of Winston; Hon. A.
M. Waddell of New Hanover. So far as
we know neither CT these gentlemen is a
candidate, but among others these have
been suggested. And there are others"
The friends of Mr.. w. C. Dowd, ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

]. 1. Carson, Prothonotary, Washington,
Pa, says, 81 have found Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure an excellent remedy in case of
stomach trouble, and have derived great
benefit from it's USE" 1t digests what
you eat and can not fail to cure. Bobbitt-
Wynne Drug Co., w. H. King, Adams &
Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

This letter will be read with pleasure
by the Democracy of the whole State.
Col. Davidson is patriot and states
man who would fill any position with
honor He has many friends who hoped
TO see him nominated because they knew
he would fill the office with signal ability
His retirement makes it possible for the
Convention today to nominate candi-
date for Governor by reclamation, and to
begin the campaign with the enthusiasm
which such nomination will elicit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

forsyth delegates will meet at room
NJ a. Park Hotel. promptly al o'clock.
ANDREW JOYNER3
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THE CONVENTION.
Continued from First Page }

own handiwork--a rare thing with self
made men. Born with no silver spoon in
his mouth, what he has achieved in
life has been by his own unaided efforts.
The same standards of fair play and hon
orable dealing that have characterized
his private life have also marked his
public career.
And these are the qualities that have
today made him the most popular man in
his party and will in August make him
the Chief Executive of the State.
CONVENTION NOTES.
The letter written in yesterdays paper
advocating Col w. p. Roberts for Secre-
tary of State was written by Hon. Frank
G. Robbins. of Davidson, and not T. c.
Robbins as printed
To Delegates to National Convention;
The delegates chosen today to the Ma
tional Convention are requested to meet
at the Marlborough House at 10 O'Clock
Thursday morning to perfect arrange
ments for accommodations at Kansas
City selecting the route, etc
JOSEPHUS DANIELS,
National Committeeman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

UNDERSTANDS.
We have about 100 colored Underskirts,
ranging in price from SOC. to $500, which
we will offer during the week at greatly
reduced prices. We want to close out
the line.
FANS.
Our entire stock is ready. All Fans
from Vanine's &c., &C., 10c., 15c. and 25c-
are the popular prices. eve have large
assortment to offer you.
COLLARS.
Entirely New Shapes just received IN
Ladies' Collars. Also embroidered col
lar pieces to go with them. The collars
are 15c or for Csc, and the embroider-
ed prices are 25c.
HALF PRICE.
We offer 10 pieces Csc. Wool Challies at
121hc to close out the lot. They are
beautiful goods.
WHITE SHIRTWAISTS.
We will receive next Wednesday, April
18th. an assortment of 100 White Shirt
waists.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY
A Collection of Small Evefnts
Each Passing Dnr.

Collection of Small Eve@ts of
Each Passing Day
The Empire club. of Benw(bod. will
hold an important meeting His after
noon at one O'Clock at the Blue Ribbon
hall.
The stork lowered oTer the HON.
of Theo. Sauvegoet, of tn e Island, night
before last, and lively young Demo-
cratic voter came to town.
Edward Wheat, of/the South Side.
has traded his steam yacht Jessie
Ella" so it is understood. for a much
speedier craft Of the name of "Portia. !"
What promises TO be the most sue
cessful ball Of the Season will be given
by the Fulton voluh teer hose company
at Turner Hall, Wednesday, October
31st.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon over the late Mrs. Katherine
thinner at the family residence, at
Thirty-eighth an ID Wetzel streets. Her
remains will be laid to rest in Mt. Zion
cemetery.
The Kenmore club has made eiab-
crate arrangements for masque ball
at Pythian Castle Tuesday night Of
this week, for which Baehman's or
chestra will make the music The
club has put out some very attractive
advertising matter.
The congregation of St. Stephens
German Reformed church, OF the South
Side, gave very successful apron so
cial and supper last evening at Mozart
hall on South Jacob street Quite a
number OF the members friends were
present and the proceeds were extreme
ly gratifying.
Among thei articles disposed Of at
the supper ana social given in the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28
SISTERSVILLE.

SISTERSVILE, ~. Va, Oct. 27.-The
Republicans are making great prepara-
tons for grand rally in the city
Saturday, November Sd, at which time
it is expected there will be a large
crowd here from not only the interior
of the county. but from neighboring
towns as we'll Several of the large
marching clubs of Wheeling have sig
nified their intention of attending, and
cheap excursion rates on all railroads
have been secured.
Albert Card, much-wanted gentle
man, was arrested on Water street
yesterday morning by Chief of Police
Ritz, to whom Sheriff Pyle had for
warded twelve capiases. Card has been
in the speakeasy and bagnio business
all over the county for several years,
and has been indicted a number of
times, but it was not until yesterday
that a chance was shown TO get him.
He was taken TO Middlebourne last
night and landed in Jail, and will prob
ably put in year or two in that dom
icile. He is a citizen that any COM
munlty should feel highly gratified
in losing.
Robert Steady, formerly with the
Wells Hotel here, now at the Blener-
hassett at Parkersburg. arrived in the
city yesterday on his way TO Middle
bourne, the county seat, where ne will
spend few days visiting his parents,
and other friends and relatives.
Mr. A. A. Weber, manager of the
Columbia theatre, who has been con-
fined to his bed for several days with
a severe attack of kidney and liver
trouble, is able to sit up and will
be about again in a few days
]. H. Pringle. local manager of the
Oil Well Supply Co.'S store. has return
ed from Butler, Pa, where he had been
attending the golden wedding of his
parents. Mrs Pringle and children, who
accompanied him. will remain in But
Ter for short time
Mr. and Mrs. Charles r. Petty, for
merly of this city. now located in Wa
verify. where MIR. Petty conducts a ho-
tel, were in the city yesterday, the
guest of friends for a short time.
Ed Wallace. popular young man
of this city. who has been in a hos
pital at Wheeling. where he under
went an operation for appendicitis, ID
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28
RAVENSWOOD.

RAVENSWOOD, w. Va, October 81.
Miss Ada Cooper, of Washington
Bottom. was visiting her brothers here
last week.
Mrs. Cora Armstrong and Mrs. Ed.
Greer drove over from Ripley Sunday,
to spend the day with Mrs. Laura
Denoon.
An infant child of Edgar Wires and
wife died "Wednesday and was buried
yesterday.
Mr.. Sam Greer and children were
guests of the formers daughter, Mrs.
c. E. Crum, Sunday.
Mr. G. ~ Park moved into his hand
some new home Monday.
Miss Winnie Park, of Roane county,
is visiting her uncle, G. w. Park.
Mrs. Dr. Bond, of Moundsville, was
called here Monday by the dangerous
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Ezbai
Wells Mrs. Wells is some better now.
and hopes are entertained of her recoy-
cry.
Mrs. ]. A. Mcintosh was called to
Spencer Tuesday by the alarming i'll
ness OF her brothers wife, Mrs. A. A.
Smith.
Harry Rudman left last week for
Cincinnati to attend dental college.
Mrs. c. e. Keeney returned home
Wednesday from a months visit to her
mother in Covington
Miss Pearl Watts came back Mon
day from weeks visit with relatives
in Parkersourg.
Messrs c. l.. Mcintosh and Straubie
Stairs and Misses Nellie McGlothlin and
Ethel Brown drove over to Buffalo.
Kanawha county, Friday, to visit rela-
tives of Miss Brown, returning on
Tuesday.
Elits Latham has been in Columbus
buyinghis fall stock of goods, the past
week.
Mrs. c. p Moore has been i'll since
her return from Indiana last week.
Mr.. c. L. Brown accompanied the
Bryan train to Huntington Sunday. and
heard Bryan speak Monday.