Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

of North Cardinals exhibits at the EX-
position. writes that North Carolina
stands second among the States at the
big snow. He says that California
stands first, which is no surprise TO
those who have seen that States eX-
tensive advertising in the past and ex-
amined its exhibits at the recent eX-
positions on this side of the water. But
1t is rather an object LESSON to some of
our Northern and Western neighbors
to find North Carolina standing second,
as she undoubtedly does in the duality
and quantity and diversity of the
material shown. 1t is noticeable that
in the main Palace of Forestry the
finest colored transparency there. a
great and noble picture five feet by four
In SIZE Is &. scene from Western North
Carolina. showing in its wide sweep of
forest-covered mountains the wonder
full combination of commercial worth
and aesthtic beauty OF that favored
country.
The timber exhibit of this State is
more complete than any other shown.
In mining and minerals about the same
conditions prevail, our natice ores and
other economic minerals being very
complete in their series as SAMPLES of
our great underground wealth.
The exhibit of native medicinal wild
plants and herbs seems to be the only
one there at present, and will no doubt
DE unique display. Gold nuggets and
silver nuggets and q dazzling display of
native gems cap the exhibit so far as
beauty and intrinsic value are con-
cerned.
The mounted game birds OF the State
are feature and Il large display of
photographs of North Carolina scenery
give the visitor 4 much better idea of
our State chan he could have had be-
fore.
Mr. Bruner is not impressed with
Paris as n place of residence. and says
that America Is the only country, first
last and all the time. He will return
as soon as the North Carolina exhibits
are properly displayed and labelled
and arrangements completed for the
distribution OF literature relating to the
States desirabiity us a place of resi-
dence for the best class of foreign i'm
migrants.
C. E. CONVENTION.
Delegates from all PARTS of the State
are expected to arrive in Raleigh
Thursday and Friday of this week TO
attend the Christian Endeavor State
Convention. The convention will be
held in the Christian Church. beginning
Thursday evening, continuing through
Sunday. April 1920
The program of the convention will
be interesting and helpful. In addition
to the large number of speakers from
this State who Will take part, MI VIII
liam Shaw, of Boston, the treasurer OF
the United Society of Christian En-
deuvor. Will arrive Friday evening and
remain until the close of the conven-
ton.
The sessions of the convention will
all be open and the public is cordially
invited to attend. Many of the bust
ness men of Raleigh have kindly con-
scented to use the Christian Endeavor
State colors in the decorations of their
places of business during tie convcn-
ton. These colors are green, yellow
and white and the flower is the pansy
JUDGE SIMONTON'S DECISION.
Judge Simoutons ruling upon the
matters referred to him by the stand
ing master. eX-Judge James T. Shep-
herd, in the railway taxation cases hus-
been received here.
Judge Simonton rules that private
corporations cannot be compelled to
open for examination the books of the
company with the object of ascertain
ing whether or not its property has been
uEdervalued.
In his ruling, made ten days ago. on
the question submitted to him. Judge
Simonton held that the books Of q pri-
vate corporation could be produced for
the purpose Of showing particular in
stances OF differentiation. This ruling
apples only TO specific instances of un-
dcrvaluation.
The second question submitted to the
standing master was whether it is com
petent FOR the defendants TO show the
value Oh the stock and bonds of the
Wilmington and Weldon railroad.
Judge Simonton has already ruled
that the question as to the valuation
of railroads is not before the court the
burden being on the railroads to show
that other property is undervalued
The standing master, ex-Judce Jomoe
e. Shepherd has returned from vii
mington, having continued the hearine
for the taking Of evidence until nnvt
week. The adjournment was taken he
cause of the failure to receive tho mi
ing from Judge Simonton until yesier-
day. and also at the request of attor-
neys for the Wilmington and Weldon
who were detained in State courts
Judge Shepherd will resume the hem.
ing Wednesday or Thursday OF nevt.
week
X. OF P. GRAND LODGE.
The Grand Lodge of knights OF Pv-
thias convened last night in the Castle
Hall of Durham Lodge No. 81, at DIR
ham. This is the thirteenth annual SEES
sion.
The meeting was called to order at
$3.50 o'clock by Colonel w. J. Wood
ward. of Wilmington. Grand Chancel-
lor.
The address of welcome was delivered
this morning by Mr.. c. 7. Pearson To-
day was given up to routine work of
the lodge almost exclusively. Hotel
Carolina is Pythian headquarters dur
Ing their stay.
ANTI-DISPENsARY TICKET.
The Republican Congressional Con-
vcntion at Greensboro was character
ICED by the absence of the negro. Usual
ly the negro is the dominating infiu-