davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
POLO AT BERNARDSyII.LE.

Bernardsville. y. j.. July % (SpeciaD-Polo IS
now occupying much of the attention of the sum
mer guests here. and teams from the Somerset
Club play friendly contests every Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday. the admirers Of the sport have
good opportunities for Witnessing some clever
work Before the close of the season the Somer-
sets expect 70 play match games here with the
staten Islanders and couple of other crack clubs
but the exact dates have not yet been fixed
The families or &. Ledyard Blair, E T. II Tai
mage, X. d. Graham. Percy r. Pyne. Ramsay
Woods Hole. Mass. where they are to carry out
a unique scheme tor the next six weeks. They
have leased hotel known The Breakwater
that place. and each FAMILY is 10 run the estab-
HShment for one week. At the end of six weeks
all are 10 return to their country estate in Ber-
nardsville.
Judge Blanchard and wife of New-York. came to
the Inn this week, 10 remain for some time. On
Wednesday. Judge Blanchard was the guest OF Dr.
Hills Country Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Swords have come to
Bernardsviile to visit the parents of Mrs. Swords
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jacqueln-
st. Demands Protestant Episcopal Church has
received valuable contribution in the gift by
Robert L. Stevens. OF Hohoken. OF q plot of fifteen
acres OF ground in the outskirts of the village FER
q cemetery. IL has been consecrated by Bishop
Scarborough. and beautiful granite cross Is be-
two young children of MIR. Stevens.
Members of the BeTnardsville Club Car Associa-
ton. which uses n special car each day on the
Lackawanna Railroad To and from New York. are
especially pleased this by the service rendered
by that railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
POCONO FESTIVITIES.
TableGu ViUiants To Be Held at the
MOutguescd.

Mount Poccno. Penn July % (SpeciaD-The sea-
son IS rapidly nearing its height and arrivals are
heavy each day. August VIII hnd the hotels 'eo'eu
10 their CAPACITY IN social events tbs month has
been unusually good and hardly 4 night passes
without several card parties ard dances The
fableaux vivants 10 be held in aid Of the hospital
nave been postponed from July % 70 90 They VIII
he held IN the Montanesca and promise 10 be the
event OF the season. Gclf. tennis, driving. fishing
and hunting continue IN popularity. me ne"
lirks are in excellent condition.
J. Hollies OF Trenton, y. J.. was entertained
this week ct The Montanesca by Louis H AcAea
Messrs f. @. Schuyler md J. {. Cottrell. or
Newly ori are recent arrivals at the Montanesca-
Arrivals for the season al the Montanesca are Mr.
and Mrs. T. II. Reebling and Mr.. and Hrs. White,
Of Trenton Mr.. and Mrs. " J. Rigney, Of Brook
I'm have taken apartments AT the Pocono Noun
tain House for tie season. b H. Boyd OF Bur
ialo. IS at the Pocoao Mountain House he Is
.,fuectei with the Chicago and Alton Railroad
.lr. and Mrs. Il Naldron. % Brooklyn. are at the
lt.-ru0 Mountain House for the balance Of July
.ad part of August. 4 jolly trio Of New-Aorkers
aaat were entertained by +. H. Russell ara
PHILIP Gilman Mrs Ties and Miss Gertrude Tice-
Miss Stewart and Miss Forst are entertaining
The visitors Of the Autlers with vocal and nstru-
mental music Dir and Mrs. ". H. Lawson and
Mrs u. Msndes. Of New York, ale al The Mount
5r~s .: Et1sTsr sTd cauehrsr are at the Mount
Peasant House. Miss Lillian T. SNOW, o[ Fert.l
House. New Workers registered at the Laurel Inn
are Joseph Uncles Miss Sinpson and Theodore
A5pGtc:i Herbert /. Lee, Of Brooklyn. recently
registered Al The Belmont for the balance of tas
season. 5. HenIhorn, OF NeN-iork City Is at the
Belmont House M ana Mrs. ]. {. Brown, OF
East Orange. have takel apartments at The Bel
mont House for 4 short stay. Mr. HAZARD. "
e Walker, aIr. Mansfield Miss FELTON,, Miss stat
ford and Mrs. Archibald tennis players of the
Mount Airy House
a quartet Cf &ew-fcrkers that are ~ the lair-
mont House for the season are Mrs. Hill, Miss >.
10 Hill Miss Lola Reilly and Miss Helen R. Reilly.
The Misses Lusconbe, OF New-York, have taken
Apartments ct the Clairm0nt House. Captain and
ldrs. Il. p. Conner, OF @ew-York ale at the SWIFT
water s. ". Gruhaum cf New-York. IS z. recent
arrival a. the Pocono Heights House for the sea-
con Miss a. Gravner and Nj. A. NJ. Tolemy, OF
New-York registered a. the -Pocono Heights
House They viii shortly leave for an extended
in their White Flyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c Depev, OF New-Tork, are az
she Mount Airy House. The Misses Laura and
Helen Kruger. Of BROOKLYN. are II the Mount AIRY
House Miss Smith. of New-York, is registered at
The Fair View Hotel. g. Valentino Of Ilos Angeles;
Cal e also 2 guest. Charles w Garman ana
family Of Nev-York. have comfortable arart-
rneats at the Mount Airy House J. 9 BIhard',
r. Marie and Miss Q. ChilGs are registered At the
Mountain cOttage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
BRIARCLIFF HOMES.

Briarciifr Manor. n. Y, July % (SpeciaD-Vlth
David 8. Plumer. OF Lakewood, y. j., as general
manager of Briarcliff's extensive and beautiful es
tate. including the Briarclif Lodge and the Pecan
tico Lodge. 1t is fast becoming a settlement OF
beautiful homes Its situation among the pIct-
uresGue and healthy hills of Westchester County
and its coseness to NewYorl. it is only TWENTY
nine miles away are attracting the attention of a
number of prominent business men, who wish IN
have permanent homes here. William B. CIaftn
F. t. Rollins and William Woodward Baldwin OF
New-York. among the latest who have pur
chased fine sites on the famous Brarclifr property
and are having plans made for fine homes
The plans for the $780, 900 school for girls 20 -.
erected upon high elevation between Briarclifr
Lodge and Pocantico Lodge have been accented
and ground will be broken at once
Miss Cora Suffers. the soprano who was hoard
so often last winter IN the concerts at the Laurel
House and the Laurel-in-the- Pines Will be heard
In the Sunday evening concerts at BrarclIr Lodge
Among the latest arrivals at Briarclir Lodge are:
Mr. and Mrs Thompson W. Decker, Miss Belle
Decker. Mr.. and Mrs =. Horton, w. j. Parslow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
HOPS AT THE WATER GAP.
Dancing Parties EnliUeD the Sum
ner Nights at This Resort.

Delaware Water CAP, Penn. July p (speciaD.-
The fun dress hops al the Kittatinny. held on
. "wednesday and Saturday evenings. are features o.
this resort A progressive euchre Of fifteen tables
ses held at the GlenW0od on Wednesday evening
There was boat race Silver Lake this week
The race, between crews made Up or eW-4oIN
erd Philadelphia girls At the different resorts Was
won by the latter by length. Hunting and hsA-
lng being excellent, many are seen daily starting
out early mornings. being accompanied by party
nf sumner girls GOLF Is at sts height. and many
Interesting matches are played daily. Tennis touTTa
rnents are also IN evidence
aire. Sch.rerback and daughter. Of Brooklyn. are
spending TIE season al the Gienwood DIT. B
Morie, 90 New-Yorl; City. spent a few days win
his family IN this resort. Recent arrivals at TIE
aVatcr Gap House from fSew-Tork are Y. Smith,
Mrs Y. srnith and T. Forrest Master Ralph Hell
r-arth q soprano soloist Of the Christ Lutheran
church Of Brooklyn. arrived this week al lhe
River View for stay Of several weeks. Miss NIL
cred Botham, % NeH-Tori5. IS registered IT tho
bridge View Cottage. At the Forest House for
fro weeks is George T. BoeUtger. Of NeT-hork.
Mrs Dewson. Mr.. Rauchfuss and Mrs Jerness
captured the prizes IN The progressive euchre held
o. the Mountain House on Wednesday evening
J.. II. Dc~'gans. CT New-York is a recent arrival
= the Delawanaa Ian.
Henry Clark. a broker. or Ncw-TorI. Is visiting
HE wife aad sister-in-law at the Kittatiuny The
Misses Flora and Mabel Cook. Of Brooklyn. are
registered - the River View. Mr. and Mis-. Lin
scoln Hunt % Brooklyn. arc situated at the Bridge
View Cottage. T. B. EclGeuan, OF the Muller &
ScEail Co.. OF Nlw- york g. at the Forest House.
Among tbE Nea-Yor5 a-r9als At the Mountain
House Tohn = = jog g,D Miss Alice hngiF-
ar. and Mrs. Netl.r. or Nov-E''rk, have taken
IDarLnen.s She yBcl ..ss-4Iil.i llp. Mrs j.. -
stadelnan. 81 0cv-Sc.I. is REGISTERED ut The Cat.
aract HOUSE \. a. B..Lngs, who : prlnepal o.
lie Union tii.l. schools is also registered there.
Miss Margaret Robinson - chicago; Is recent
arrival AT the Brarch r.;,aee- r. Joseph, !r., a
banker. Of Brooklyn. Is "a guest Of the Forest
lIous1 az. aua Mrs. lio.cheSs If NeW-f OK are
registered = t~-,J r-Ne.d House
A Nevv-t,ncl1s,6 ban bake was held on the shore
Of silver Lake tv ire visitors of Branch Cottage.
J: Butts Ririlard Hartman and i. Marshall. Of
New-Yorl. are onliveuing .EinSs at the Lenyooa.
vt the Willow Dell House Is Miss Lulu Green
baum q niece OF supreme Court Justice Green
iaun OF Ns,,-York. !. S Cameron, Of New orh.
recently registered at the Delaware House ~
tie Glenwood are the Misses p Kelly, ;. y IouhE
and Elizabeth Touhv. Of New-H ok Al the Water
Can House is Miss T.. Rattan. Of NeT-NoTk titI
Mr. and Mrs ". Il Young. the former a stock
broker of New-York. have registered at the lAl4ti-
1inny for protracted stay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
STRAW RIDE At BUsHKILL.

eushkin Penn. July % Cspecisp-Arriyals here
have been large and the Influx is still increasing
,he interest III the morning has been about evenly
divided between tennis and golf. although boating
and bathing have been popular. The large barn
dance given az the Water Front House was en-
5oyee by all who participated. The strayyride sea-
son was formally opened here. and crowds OF sum-
mer girls and young men are seen Nightly IN
wagons ned with straw
ar- and Mrs. Henry D. Tesla are at the Oak
Grove House George y. Davis Of Brooklyr Is
at tne Riverside. Mrs. l. Harvey is at the Con
ar, and Mrs. Mono and Miss Grace Mono Of
BROOKLYN, are recent arrivals at the Echo Lake
ttonse Charles Spach. long connected with the
lsAteo states Customs Office OF New-Yorll City IS
resissisree at The Echo Lake House Mrs. Banker
- BROOKLYN is REGISTERED the - alter Front
blouse Tor some weeks. Shs Is accompanied by
,.Jl,.,A , asher NJ and >IGg. Albert Falk snd
-asAlef Edwin FaIh. Of NeE-Gor<. are among the
leesnI corners at the Marshalis Falls House NJ
slao AIRS Horace GsrrEus, OF Newark \ I are
~ the Peters House for the remainder of Julv
III a0d MIS-. Henry Nekerman. of BROOKLYN are
ePcholrs tlet- NTH season IT this resort and are
registered Al the Mountain View House -
Asss Mary = Turn is al the Ridge View fso;,se
Tor a .ew weeks Mrs William T. Foley accon,-
panied og her daughter and son and DR. Richard-
.on aaS family. all Of brooklyn. arc registered al
tbs valley Farm. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
ST. LAW RENEE RACES.
Thousand Island Craft to Engage
tn Series Of Contests.

Thousand Islands. y. y July % (spcciaD-The
motor boat enthusiasts here on the river are or
ganizing an association which promises much.
Those having racing boats are back Of the project
and they intend to hold some interesting races
within few weeks. \ meeting held in the
parlors OF the Frontenac Wednesday and a
committee was chosen 70 formulate plans for a
definite organization. The committee was COM
posed of Louis Hunt OF Brooklyn; Ernest
Sereu. Of East Bayonne. N. J., and E. E.
Campbell jr.. OF Alexandria Bay. Among the con-
testing craft will be the Roma. Although the
craft is only thirty feet long and contains only
a twenty-five horsepower engine. 1t has already
developed a speed of twenty miles an hour. 1t is
expected that this remarkable little boat will win
the majority OF the races held here this season.
According to the racing rules boat forty feet
long would have to go thhty miles hour to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
AT sTRoUDSBURG.

-troudsburg. Penn. July . (SpeciaD.-The advent
~ the hot weather has brought with II many city
residents who find IN the bracing air and glorious
scenery OF the Blue Ridge delightful change from
he anxieties OF city life Daytines the active
Indulge in golf fishing. hunting and tennis. while
those more indolent so driving to the many points
Of interest
Everett JesEups. the winner Of three track prizes
ut the St Louis inteTscholastc meet. is at this
resort for extended stay. Croquet, tennis, card
parties ana informal hops occupy the time Of tbs
visitors at the Prospect House.
The Misses. NJ. Jennings, L. II Hebel. I, -:
JSebel and II. O'BTien are q popular quartet OF
New-gorkers that have registered at the Locus:
Grove House. Frank Van Roden. jr.. is the cham
gioa tennis player OF the Highland Dell. Mrs. =.
y. Kisby Miss Lillian Kisby and Miss Helen
Kasby are a trio OF Brookynites who have apart
p rnenfs al the Prospect House Henry Stems and
family. of New-York. are registered az the Locust
Grove House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
1t SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Il Mecca for Politicians, Sportsmen
and Fraternity Mem.

never oVerfowing in July but is filled to its utmost
in August when the season is at its height.
September will also prove this year one OF the
heaviest months. The Republican State Conven-
ton will most probably meet here. and 1t Is now be-
lieved that the Democratic State Convention may
also assemble here. These conventions would
keep things boiling for almost two weeks. Other
conventions. but OF smaller magnitude are booked
for this town in September.
The first New-York Republican State Convention
was held here on August 16. 1s54-hfty years ago.
While there is not likely to be any demonstration
among Republicans here the anniversary date.
1t is understood that when the State convention
assemblies IN September the semi-centennial event
will have proper and enthusiastic recognition 1t
may include a reunion of the surviving delegates
OF the Saratoga convention Of 1854.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
ORIENTAL AND MANHATTAN BEACH.

Mr. and Mrs Perry Belmont. returning from the
St. Louis Exposition and or their way TO Newport.
were the guests of Henry CIews al the Oriental
evening last week Mrs Leslie Cotton. the portrait
Stewart and their little daughter are at the Man
haitian Beach Hotel for a month. The Senator Is
tall broad shouldered; with long white beard and
ruady complexion. and ne makes strlkIns picture
I'm his white hannels and Panama hat Mr. and
Mrs. David Thompson. who are among the regular
Thompson's mother, Mrs. C. II Purdy. Is spending
the Oriental \ pleasant birthday dinner
iiaverTnan There were fourteen covers Souvenirs
for the women were punches OF roses and hleS-ot-
Nr. and Mrs. James ". Ridgway who have been
the Oriental since the first OF the season sailed
Tuesday. The presence OF Admiral Dewey draws
many military men hither. General Alfred Barnes
the Oriental Mrs Frank Mnton who, with her
n3rT, in the ySek TO Bar Harbor, where She has
ing party, Including the Misses Mcclure. Cor6in
Edgel. Andre Champo,ion and Miss Mccain. were
the guests OF Austin Corbin on his yacht. the
Thomas A Edison and a party from East Orangs
We're down for few days last week The annual
Beach Hotel Thursday evening by the officers OF
the NewYork and Brooklyn street railroads. Covers
eat we're " II. Baldwin. Z. ". Winter. w F.
Potter and {. 7. Rossiter.
Recent arrivals at the Oriental include Nh and
Mrs Games Stillmian. and James Brown Potter
r = Shine, r. J. Collins. Henry Buck, Mrs. G. A.
Purdy y. J. Possin, A. 7. Strong A T. Mack
and A. 4aFn9 5e fSfes a'h Fr Gilbert Nj
Hooper. Frank Dickman Joshua Hatfield Daniel
and Rertram Sears. Baron Won der Tam Carl
Ret, L. W. Winter. Charles I. Jones. Miss Gibson
General Alfred Barnes. II. II. Bailey and George
Whartam, Mr. and Mrs. =. \. Robinson Mr. and
and Mrs. +. $ Wright. Nr and Mrs Appleton
Robbins II. $. Black. s. Livingston and H. H Hill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

Mr.. end Mrs. E. Converse. Miss Converse. Charles
AlschuI John Farquhar and Jacob Schin. of New
York; Nix and Mrs. John 3. Haskins. Of Fordhan.
y. Y; AIR. and Mrs A. z Fountain and Miss A r.
Eva Shaftsr. Of FarrTlnst9n Conn.,; Mrs e. F9, ts
De Meuroz o. Yonkers. n. Y; Mr.. and Mrs z. 3
Schenck and Mr. and Mrs. E. A Morrison. IL: OF
and Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Halsey. OF Philadei-
VonteIs. Mr. and Mrs + f Sntton Of Bedford
y, Y: Mr. and Mrs F: p Morris. of Flushing; ~
y; ". w. Herbert. Miss Vera Herbert and Miss
". Rice, Of Yonkers: Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Macky. OF
Jersey City: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Chambers,
Miss Chambers and Miss White OF Bronxville. y.
Y; Mrs. E P. Jenkins of New-Yorll, and the Rev
John HutchinS OF Litchdeld. Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
At EDGEWNOD INN.

Greenwich. Conn. July % (specaD.-The last
week at Edgewood Inn has been one of unusual
gayety. and the coming week promises TO be equally
entertaining The bowling tournament which
was In progress several nights last week. was
finished Friday evening Twenty couples partic-
ipated in the tournament. and the two loving Guns
were won by Miss Ruth Richardson and John
Aspegren.
On Tuesday morning Mrs. ]. W. Wenman gave n
bridge whist party, afterward entertaining the
women at special luncheon served in the main
dining hall. Mrs. Wenman Wednesday evening
gave special dinner party at which eleven guests
were present
The women Of the inn have organized foreign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

students this week. This IS the thirteenth session
OF the summer school, and 1t has already larger
attendance than at any previous session
The Teachers Institute. established this session.
has been a or, alter success than was anticipated
Next week formal reception will be given at the
Champlain Grub IN honor of Augustus s. DOWNING
Third Assistant Commissioner OF Education.
The lecture courses of the week by the Right Kew
DR.. James F. Loughlin and by DR.. James J. Waish'
the dean Of the medical department OF fordhain
University. were the chief educational features
Monday evening Martin Il Flynn, Of The Al
bany Times Union" VIII lecture Thoughts oy
the Wayside. and on Friday William H Buckley
will give his second annual ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

cottage set and patrons IF the other hotels joined
Bathing has been popular all the week and me
splendid beach ct this point has been crowded
morning and afternoon. Avon Inn has become
Mecca Tor automobiles. many parties from Holly
wood. Long Branch and Spring Lake making II 4
stopping place for lunch their trips. Late ar
rivals AT Avon Inn from New York: -
Dr.. and Mrs e. II. Quick. Mr. and Mrs -. Arnoi1
Miss Sylvester Mes Ed@ards Mrs. y Foster, o FFe
collins. Mrs. Z ". Blocker Mics :. Norris Mr. ~
Mrs " q Mahe-. Miss Maher Louis J i1sos.-e;, Miss
Ie.e.ie. Ms r :. T'lton. Mrs ". Q. Tones. Mss ,,
Iisv!s Mrs = = OstfsnGe- Miss OstranteT. MIS-. >,
Teller. Miss z GuinsbarF Ars. simon SchaNer NJ enc
Mrs Edwin .. Howell Miss Howell. Miss A Doan 3!rs-
Herman s Herman. SIiss Herman. Iii, ana III a
Eiuard RidFelr. Miss Riegely Charles Rdgely, Ny 81
Mrs y HoiinsoD. Mr. and Mrs .. O. Ialnes NI.s
srs NJ " ?. PoryeIeon c H. Stott. Miss Marion
stott NJ and N-E r {. Allen and Miss Morris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

travel club, to which the women OF Bell Haven
and Greenwich are invited. and the meetings are
held each Friday morning in the main parloT' CON
Quoted by Nine. Ranke. of New-f ora An eiao-
crate subscription concert is being arranged lot
the coming week the inn under the patron
age Of prominent society women or Ben haven
and Greenwich
Among the arrivals are Mrs William Proctor,
Mrs Clifford a. Hand Air. and Mrs; RICHARD T.
Stevens. Miss Louise II. Schanch. Jules Glael:zer'
Mrs. Z T. Muroe. V. w. WIckes, W w Rooster,
F. T Laurence. Miss Mildred HoTtense Hoag, Leon
ALBEIT. J.; F.: Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. c n
her. Mss Barber. 1Ir. and Mrs. Andrew Shiland.
w. 2. CoWan and Miss Agnes +. Slocunl.
Mr.. md Mrs. David NJ. Miller are entertaining
Mrs Aiiller's father and mother. Mr. and Mrs.
s. ". Simmons. Of Providence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
At THE AVON INN

nNol'' =. - July . (specia).--At Avon the sea-
son has resShed its height. and the last veek bss
been one OF Eaye'y at the Avon Inn the prinesnsI
hotel here. On Friday evening progressive eucsra
was enjoyed b. LA players. Mrs Nathan Arnol5
VINO arranged memorable euchre az the Ansonis
yer ago when the doors of the hotel had TO be
c'osea aha over thousand people turned away
~ns instrumental In making the euchrs \ .,,c.ss
@''sr the enclre there hop. in which the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
TEMPERANCE VICTORY IN OREGON.

From The Christian Intelligence. -
Oregon has won great temperance victory. =,
c1t po'tllar election the lONal option oiI w.
voted by 5000 majority. The btu applies 70 p, p,
ctncts. wards and counties: that is II macs -,
of the voters of a precinct. ward or county ~ :,
against the liquor traffic. IL puts the saloon ou
business in thai lOcaltv hat the tenpI.'-n.-s
people OF that State have done the tennperaav,Y
people of other States do IL they only go 49,
1t In the right way. with determined spirit Aand
became thoroughly alive 10 the question:. Eve
formed themselves into Antt-Saloon LsA sySo
with never-give-up fighting man at the heao' W."
finally led the temperance forces to victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
CLERICAL AGENCY

Conducted By THE JOHN f. WEBSTER Co. unter IN,
nanaseent OF the Rev Charles Ptckels D. D. Churches
eersynen and eiergymen seeking positions plaass
write 10 the Company. East l<th ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
AT THE CATHOLIC SUMNER scHoo,

Cliff Haven. July % (speciaD.-The Catholic Sum.
meT School here registered over two hundred new
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-19
THE TOBACCO ACREAGE
Crop Next Year Will be Decreased.
Says MI. Cunningham.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger
Raleigh, n. c., April 15.-Your
correspondent had a special inter-
view with President John S. Cunning
ham Of the State Tobacco Growers
Association. Colonel Cunningham
ays he thinks, from the bast infor-
nation ~obtainable. after very careful
inquiry. that there will be 20 per cent
decrease in the acreage of tobacco
in the old tobacco growing section,
which is west and from
Raleigh, and that the decrease will
be from 80 to 40 per cent. in the
eastern section. which is known as the
new tobacco belt He says all these
statements are p~redicated upon the be-
lief that what the farmers say in
regard to their intention as to plant
ing is true.
A strong influence at work to cur
tail the acreage in tobacco is the mer-
who furnishes supplies. The
merchant recognizes the fact that to-
bacco is to a large extent a specula-
tive crOn and so heSitateS to make
advances upon it. It is the custom of
such merchants to ask persons apply
ing for supplies what sort of a crop
they intend to plant, and they recon-
mend cotton, because they regard the
Idller as d ready money crop, Delng
perfectly willing, it seems, to allow
10 cents a pound now for next sea-
sons crop, the price OF which they
think will be good. The declina-
ton Of many of these merchants t.
make advances OIL tobacco. of course.
hes a decided effect.
President Cunningham says e, num-
Der of the newspapers have said that
he advised tobacco planters to put in
a big crop. He a this is not true,
and hat what he did advise was the
growing of supplies of all and then
che planting of cotton and tobacco as
money crops.