The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-04-11
NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE REPRE-
SENTEO.
Creditab!e Exhibit to be Made at the
Charleston Exposition Next Year.

una commissioners ana OlficIdiS OF
the South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition, who arrived
from Charleston that morning, North
Carolina will be creditablv represent
ed by an exhibit Of her varied pro-
ducts. This is we'll
The South Carolina delegation was
composed of Col. John H. Ayerill.
Director-General; Maj. j. G. Hemp
hill, Damaging editor Charleston
NewS and Courier, Manager Depart
ment Of Publicity and Promotion;
Hon. John T. Ficken, General Counsel;
Col. G. S. Gadsden president Char
lesion Il Savannah and Atlantic Coast
Line Railroads), of the Board of Dlrec-
tors and Charleston City Commits
sion.
Briefly stated, there wa. a meeting
in the Governors office at which there
were also present Commissioner of
Agriculture Patterson, Secretary
Bruner, State Geologist Holmes, Col.
Ksnan, and Editors Furman and
Daniels. Gov. Aycock presided and
the conference was Of a most pleasing
and satisfactory nature.
Gov. Aycock said he was anxious
that North Carolina should be pre-
sented at Charleston, and that he
would have especially urged the
Legislature to make provision bat for
the deficit in the Tree sury and the
necessity for increased appropria-
tions, and expressed his desire TO aid
in any possible way. He referred to
the fact that the Legislature had
recommended that the Agricultural
Department aid the Exposition. Com
missioner Patterson said with the
materials on hand and aid Ct the rail
ways he thought that a small, but
good display, could be made. Prof.
Holmes thought much could be done:
that space could be had; that an ex-
hibit at Charleston would be Of a.
high value to the State as one at
Buffalo; and that fine display could
be made at paratively small cost.
The Governor asked if it was not
possible to raise funds outside Of any
aid the State, or rather the Agricul-
tural Department, could give and was
told yes. Col. Averill said there was
ample space, and added that Commits
sioner Cannon, OF the ninth district,
had pledged a good representation
Tor that district. Mr.. Ficken asked
if the same thing could not be done
in each district, all the exhibits to be
gathered under the auspices and di-
rection Of the State. Mai. Hemphill
gave positive assurance that all State
exhibits OF unmauufactured products
would be transported to and from
Charleston free of charge.
Gov Aycock and missioner
Patterson said this greatly simplified
matters. Maj. Hemphill said the
only cost would be for the collection
and installation of exhibits He then
told OF the other States participa-
ton Gov. Aycock said there would
be an exhibit, and suggested that the
Exposition management send repre-
sentatives to the meeting OF the Board
81 Agriculture in June. He pledged
his best efforts, and said he' wonlI,
with pleasure, sign an appeal to the
people OF the State to cooperate with
and money, and added that
by June he thought the way could be
clearl y seen to make an excellent ex-
nibit. Maj Hemphill expressed his
pleasure at the Governors words, and
he Governor added: You can safe
v say that North Carolina will make |
IN exhibit"
The following resolution introduced |
)y Col. Odds. one Of the North Caro- |
ina Commissioners. was unanimous
y adopted:
"Rpsolved, That it is the sense of this
Meeting that the Department OF Agricnl-
ure be requested to make an exhibit at |
he Charleston Exposition; that the
'oard of Agriculture be requested to
urther the matter in every possible wnv
md that State Geologist Holmes be re-
Iuested to cooperate in the NATTER
A motion WAS adopted, requesting
he Governor to enlarge the commits
ion at hi. discretion. The Governor
aid he would in few days make
he appointments, as he will cover
he State thoroughly in way to
reats general interest in the work.
1t is believed high class exhibit
an be made for $4,000. Many of
he cases used in installation and
most OF the exhibits will then be
eady Tor permanent use in the State
luseum. Commissioner Pattersonis
ellghted at the decision to have an
1hlbit at Charleston. 1t i. what he
as always desired and Gov. Avcock
very enthusiastic regarding the
natter
Maj. Hemphill suggested that a
North Carolina Day be named bv
he Governor. The latter said he
'ould name day.
The meeting wa. pleasant in the
and the South Carolina visi-
'rs made a particularly agreeable
IMPRESSION. They are deeply graft
ed at the success of their mission,
Gen. Carr was unable to be present
eng detained on account of import
Mt business. but AS showing his in
'rest in the matter he sent his private
ecretarv, Mr.. K. l.. Lindsey, to
spresent him, and pledged his best
forts to insure fine exhibit from
lis State
Given Up to Die With Croup.