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The News and Observer VOL. XXXYIII. NO. 97. TffilE LACSffiESTT mu SSGDIKYK] ©ADBGDUKIA [MOOT. THE FRIENDS OFSILVER 4 NON-PARTISAN CONVENTION HELD YESTERDAY IN SALT LAKE CITY. FULLY 2,000 PEOPLE PRESENT. The Meeting Was Enthusiastic and Was Called by Gov. Rickards, of Montana, to Discuss Means to Pro mote the Interest of the Silver Cause -—Congressman Shafroth Says the Battle Between the East and West on the Money Qusstion Is On. Salt Lake City, Utah, May 15. — Salt Lake business streets to-day are a mass of bunting and national colors. The streets are crowded with strangers from all parts of the West, who are in attend ance on the silver convention called by Governor Rickards of Montana, to dis cuss means to promote the interests of the silver cause. At 11 o’clock a car riage parade was formed which proceed ed to the great Mormon Tabernacle, which had been loaned by the authorities and eleborately decorated for the occa sion. Gov. Rickards, of Montana, called the convention to order shortly after noon. Gov. West, of Utah, and Mayor Baskin delivered addresses of welcome, after which a temporary organization was ef fected and a recess taken until late this afternoon. Among the distinguished people pres ent were Gov. Rickards, Governor Mc- Connel, of Idaho; ex Governor Adams, of Colorado; Congressman Shafroth, of Idaho; ex Governor Thompson, of Oregon; Hon. Thomas G. Merrill, Patrick Henry Winston, Senator Carter of Montana; George Stephen De Wolf, Albert Kleinschmidt, Wharton Barber, of Philadelphia; ex-Congressm&n Bartine, and many mayors of Western towns with leading State officers and bankers from the mait£ cities of the West. Letters of regret in which the signers all take advanced ground in favor of the silver movement, have been received from Harvey, the editor of Coin; ex-Congressman Bryan, Wm. P. St. John, of New York, and Judge Mc- Connel, of Chicago. In a speech before the Republican ter ritorial league last night, Congressman Shafroth said the battle was on between the East and the West regardless of po litical parties. Fully 2,000 people were present when Governor Rickards, of Montana, again called the convention to order. Governor Rickards made an impassioned address of half an hour’s length, detailing the motive of the con vention. which, he said, was without party prejudice and irresistible because it was not partisan. “The common peo ple of the whole country,” he said, “are discontented with our financial laws and turning en masse to the free coinage of silver as the great remedy.” - - NATIONAL SILVER LEAGUE. One Likely to Be Called to Meet in St. Louis Next March. St. Louis, Mo., May 15.—1 t is likely that a call for a national silver league convention will be issued to meet in this city in March, 1896. The matter is being agitated by the local silver men and they claim they are backed up by the silver men of the west, and particularly so by the white metal people of California, who claim to be disappointed at the methods adopted by Gen. A. J. Warner, of Ohio, on his re cent visit to California. The California State Silver League finds fault with Gen. Warner for limiting bis efforts to an at tempt to secure the unlimited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. The league contains a large number of Populists, and they do not think any financial platform would be complete unless it included a provision for an issue of greenbacks, and an explicit declaration against the National Banking system, and the issuance of any more government bonds. J. B. Follett, of St. Louis, is in communication with prominent silver men thronghout the country, and if he receives assurance that such a convention is opportune he will issue a call for it to be held here on March 16 th, 1896. CARLISLE IS IN DEMAND. Receiving Many Invitations to Deliver “Sound Money” Speeches. Washington, May li.—Secretary Car lisle is receiving numerous invitations to deliver sound money speeches in various parts of the West and Southwest, but on account of public business will be una ble to accept any invitations other than those already announced. Among the cities from which invitations have been received are Cincinnati, 0., Chattanooga, Tenn,, Nashville, Tenn., Russellville, Ky., and Lexington, Ky. Kalkanoky’* Resignation Accepted.; Vienna, May 15. — 1 tis reported that the Emperor has finally accepted the res ignation of Count Kalkanoky, imperial Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Rear Admiral Almy Dying. Washington, May 15.—Rear Admiral Almy (retired) is believed to be dying. He is more than 80 years old, aud his death is now expected at any time. Ex-Judge il. W. Lacy Dead. Richmond, Va., May 15.—Hon. B. W. Lacy, ex-Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals, died at his home, in New Kent county, today. THE KING’S DAUGHTERS. Yesterday’s Proceeding of the State Convention in Session at Newbarn. Special to the News and Observer. Nkwbeiin, N. C., May 15. Delegates to the State Convention of the King’s Daughters, now in session here in Centenary M. E. Church, con tinued to arrive last night and to day. The delegates now here are as fel lows : From Raleigh—Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Martha Norris and Mrs. Strickland, Misses Young, Mabrey, Lulie Holden, and Annie Hill; Wilmington-Mrs. W. S. Willard and Misses French, Kelly, Kings bury, De Rossett and Hattie Love; Bur lington—Mrs. P. A. Hall, and Miss Lidie Newling; Washington—Mrs. H. B. Brown and Mrs. Whitney; Williamston-- Miss Biggs, Mrs. Hardison, Mrs. Ewell and Mrs. Thrower; Greenville- Mrs. Cherry and Miss Bessie Jarvis; Tarboro - Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Burnett ; Chapel Hill—Miss. Wilson; Newton- Miss Bost; Statesville —Mrs. McElwee. The State officers are Mrs. Hamden Smith, and Mrs. Fannie Hayes, of Ral eigh, and Miss Withers, of Davidson College. Mrs. Cartland, W. C. T. U. of North Carolina and Mrs. I. C. Davis, of New York, Secretary of the Central Council International Order King's Daughters and Sons are among those in attendance. Mrs. W. B. Kendrick, of Raleigh, re sponded to the address of welcome last night. Both the response and the ad dress by Miss Hendren were beautiful. An excellent address was also delivered by Mrs. Davis on the work, purposes and growth of the order. Reports of the various circles in the State were read to-day showing the healthy condition of the order. Mrs. H. B. Brown, of Washington, N. C., chairman, read the report of the Committee on Home for the Feeble Minded. Mrs. Louis E. Amis, of Ox ford, will read a paper on Home and Training Schools for Imbeciles to morrow and some action will be taken in regard to the matter. A proposal for a Home for Old Ladies was voted down as impracticable. On account of lack of funds the State con - vention will not now establish a State paper. The National paper, “Silver Gross,” will for the present be used as the organ of the State order of King’s Daughters. TEN NEW DENTISTS EXAMINED. The Second Day’s Session of the State Dental Society. Special to the News and Observer. Salisbury, N. C., May 15. The second day’s meeting of the State Dental Society convened this morning. The House was called to order by Dr. Harper, of Kinston, President. On account of lack of room in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, the society met in the opera house to-day. The forenoon, from 9 to 12, was devoted exclusively to Clinics, which consisted in performing difficult operations on the mouth and teeth. Operations were performed by expert operators selected for this special duty from among the membership and the visitors from abroad. The special feature was the extensive restoration of a lost tooth structure. Prof. L. W. Cowarden, of Richmond, showed to members of the society during the day over thirty selections of human and other teeth under the microscope, which was the best selection of the kind ever shown in the world. This was an other special feature. The State Board of Dental Examiners has been in session all day aud had ten applicants before them to practice den tistry in North Carolina. Dr. E. L. Hunter, of Fayetteville, Dr. J. W. Hun ter, of Salem, and Dr. V. E. Turner, of Raleigh, were examiners on Chemistry, Physiology, Anatomy and Prosithetic dintestry. They have complet ed their work, and Dr. H. P. Hillard, of Rocky Mount, Dr. J. E. Matthews, of Wilmington, and Dr. J. E. Griffith, of Salisbury, were this afternoon conducting the examinations in the finishing courses. Several dentists throughout the State were reported as practicing in flagrant violation of dental law, and steps will at once be taken to present such to grand juries in the counties where the violators operate. The election of officers for the ensuing year will be held to-night. The meeting will probably adjourn to-morrow after noon. The negro Whit Ferron was convicted of murder in the first degree in Rowan Superior Court here to-day for the kill ing of Deputy Owens, near Cleveland, the 20th of February last. Anderson Brown was also convicted to-day for the murder of Callie Roberts about the first of March. The latter was sentenced by Judge Brown to be hanged July 25th. Ferron will probably be sentenced to-morrow. THE NEW COLLECTOR. Decision Reserved in the Case ol the Cherokee Indians. Special to the News and Observer. Asheville, N. 0., May 15 Judges Simonton and Dick, of the Circuit Court, have reserved their de cision in the case in which the United States government seeks to enjoin the Dickson-Mason Lumber Company from cutting timber on the lands of the Cher okee Indians. The decision will be given at Greensboro court in June. Collector Regers returned from Wash ington to-day. The formal transfer of the office will be made about the first of June. The office will remain here and the new collector will not make any changes in the present force except where needs of the service so demand. RALEIGH, N. C.. THURSDAY, MAY 16. 1895. WANT BETTER LAWS VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS DISCUSS A CONSTITUTIONAL CON VENTION. CONFERENCE HELD AT ROANOKE. Though the Attendance was Small desolations were Passed Setting Forth Reasons for a Change in the Constitution—North Carolina’s Ju diciary System Pointed to as a model —Senator Daniel Addresses the Con ference in Favor of Revision. Roanoke, Va., May 15.—A large num ber of the gentlemen who had declared their intention of attending to-day’s con ference of Democrats on the question of a constitutional convention did not put in their appearance. Out of about 150 favorable responses to the invitation only about one-third were present. The meeting was called to order by Charles I. Stewart, of the committee who issued the call. Mr. Stewart read the letter of invitation, and presented W. O. Hardaway as temporary chair man and R. P. Barbour, of the Peters burg Index-Appeal, as Secretary. Mr. Hardaway, in taking the chair, made a brief speech in which he discussed the needs of constitutional revision. The fact that there was a small attend ance, he said, would not be dis couraging. The movement had been started which would go on until success is attained. The Demo cratic party and the people would not submit to aDy stifling of this question. He discussed at length the manner in which the convention had been adopted. It was the work of scalawags and car petbaggers, and never was suited to the needs and conditions of Virginia. He contrasted Virginia’s judiciary sys tem with that of North Carolina, and de clared that 29 judges and 12 solicitors do iD the latter what requires in the former 126 judges and 117 Commonwealth’s attorneys. There were too many officers ot various kinds inflicting burdens upon the people that are grievous to bear. He favored the election of judges by the people. This plan was pursued by most of the States. The Virginia legislature un der the existing constitution is largely an office brokerage establishment. He discussed law reform and declared that the inefficiency of the administration of justice was keeping capital out of the State. The Democratic party must con tinue to control Virginia and it should take hold of this matter and insure the revision of the constitution. The chair announced the committee on organization and introduced Mayor S. E. Jones, who welcomed the visitors, and in this connection advocated a con vention, declaring that the Democratic party should make this question an issue in the approaching election. There were loud calls for Senator Daniel and he took the plat form amid loud applause. Senator Daniel reviewed the constitutional history of the State and said that a con vention had been held about every 20 years up to 1869. He described the manner in which the present Under wood constitution was made and declar ed that while it had amended its cum bersom brain work, many unnecessary officers remained. He was out and out for a constitutional convention. Changes were needed to re tire the burdens of the State government to a more economical basis, and more suitable to the conditions of the day. Many of the States of the Union had held conventions in recent years and it was important that Virgihia do the same thing. The Senator was of the opinion, however, that the legislature is the best judge as to the time for holding a convention, and thought the confer ence should take no action as to that. The small attendance did not mean that there was no interest in this matter. There was a strong sentiment through out the State in favor of constitutional revision. The committee on permanent revision recommended K. C. Murray, of the Nor folk Landmark, as permanent chairman, and L. S. Marye, of Lynchburg, perma nent secretary. Vice Presidents: First Congressional District, J. W. G. Blaekston, Accomac; Second, Judge G. Whittlesams, Norfolk; Third, Judge George S. Christian, Richmond; Fourth, Charles Davis, Petersburg; Fifth, Eugene Withers, Danville; Sixth, T. W. Scott, Charlottesville; Seventh, R. £. Byrd, Winchester; Eighth, J. B. McCabe, Lees burg; Ninth, Hubert Peters, Bristol; Tenth, A. F. Withrow, Clifton Forge. J. Allen Watts was called for and made a brief speech in which he declared his sympathy with the movement. Mr. Murray, in taking the chair, said that there was a strong sentiment in tavor of a constitutional convention in his part of the State, although the rep resentation was small. The committee on resolutions was an nounced as follows: W. O. Hardaway, Senator John W. Daniels, W. H. Saun ders, T. W. Miller, Charles D. Denit. B. W. Bell, R. T. Barham, aud W. W. Berkley, after which the conference ad journed to meet at 8:JO p. m. in the Ponce de Leon parlors. The following resolutions were adopt ed at to-night’s session, after which the conference adjourned : “Resolved, The conference of Demo crats informally held in Roanoke to con sider the question of a constitutional con vention respectfully submit to their fellow citizens that in their opinion the time is now at hand when the people of this State must contemplate a chauge in their constitution or an increase of taxes. The re-assessment of lands and personal property will undoubtedly disclose large reduction in values and with existing charges upon the public treasury, the present tax rate will in all likelihood prove insufficient to sustain the public credit, our educational and ele mosinary institutions and a reasonable provision for our wounded and disabled soldiers and enable us to bear at the same time the usual expenses which are alike impossible to foresee or avoid. The people have long borne with the Under wood constitution not because they liked it, but because they were weary with agitation and had many other is sues to deal with, and now that it must come in conflict with their necessities and is likely to result in increasing their burdens, we deem it wise and expedient to recommend a convention that will thoroughly revise that crude and unfit instrument under which we live, and give us a constitution adapted to the condition of the State and the necessity of its people. It has been nearly half a century since to the people of Virginia had the benefit of a constitutional con vention composed of wise and substantial citizens who were identified with them by every tie of interest and more than half of that time we have lived under the constitution framed by aliens and out of keeping with our changed and revolutionized affairs. We are not lacking in true and wise men who are capable sos grappling with all the problems we have to deal with, and we have all confidence that tfce people would command, and would make sure of their services. Unless we take time by the fore lock and anticipate the difficulties wh.ch confront us, it is obvious that these difficulties will be enlarged and multiplied, and for these and other reasons, we declare ourselves in favor of a constitutional convention, and re commend that the general As sembly submit the question of holding such a convention to the people just as soon as in its judgment it may be expediently done, all surroundings considered. “W. W. Berkley, W. O. Hardaway, John W. Daniel, Charles I. Stewart, W. H. Saunders, R. T. Barham, B. N. Bell, C. D. Dinit, Committee.” The conference then adjourned sine die. THE MEDICAL CONVENTION. New Officers Elected and Winston Chosen as Next Place ol Meeting. Spec'al to the News and Observer. Goldsboro, N. 0., May 15. The second day’s session of the Medi cal Society of North Carolina was called to order at 9:30 o’clock this morning by President Tucker. The first business of the day was the annual discussion, led by Dr. A. R. Kent, on the “Abuse of Alcoholic Stim ulants in Practice.” Dr. Jas. A. Bur roughs, of Asheville, also read a paper on “Needed Legislation and a Practical Enforcement of Existing Laws.” The report of the section on Gynto cology was read by Dr. Harris, of Wil mington, and a number of other inter esting papers were read. At 12 o’clock a conjoint meeting was held with the State Board of Health and the reports of President Thomas, of Wil mington, and Secretary Richard H. Lewis, of Raleigh, were read and an elec tion held to fill vacancies on the board. After several committee reports and the transaction of some miscellaneous business the convention adjourned till 3 o’clock. At the afternoon session the section of Obstetrics was discussed. Dr. Joshua Taylor, of Washington, made the report. His subject was “Abortion and its Man agement.” Other papers were read as follows: “Puerperal Septic Infection —Its Pro phylaxis and Treatment of Infection Through the Uterus.” Dr. H. Russell, Wilmington. “The Rational Treatment of Puerpe ral Eclampsis,” Dr. T. 8. McMullen, Hertford. “An Obstetric Resource aud Neces sity,” Dr. Jno. R. Irwin, Charlotte. “Uncontrollable Vomiting of Preg nancy,” Dr. W. S. Anderson. At the afternoon session the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, R. L. Payne, Lexington; Vice- Presidents, S I). Booth, Oxford; J. P. Monroe, Davidson; J. A. Burroughs, Asheville; J. E. Grimsley, Snow Hill; Secretary, R. D. Jewett, Wilmington; Treasurer, M. P. Perry, Macon. Winston was chosen as the next place of meeting. The session closes to-mor row afternoon. At the evening session which was call ed to order at 8:30 o’clock, Dr. R. H. Stancill, of Margarettsville, read the annual Essay on “Empiricism,” and Dr. W. P. Mercer, of Elm City, delivered the annual oration. His subject was “The Cradle.” D. Appleton A Co , of New York, every year make a present of twenty-five dollars worth of medical books to the youug doctor who passes the best exami nation. Last year the award is made to Dr. Hubert A. Royster, son of Dr. Royster, of Raleigh. He passed at a percentage of 98.93—the largest ever ob tained by any applicant before the Board. Cuban Insurgents Defeated. Santiago de Cuba, May 15.—A band of insurgents made an attack upon the town of lies Gamines, in this province, to-day, but were repulsed and routed by the government troops. The rebels fled, leaving a number of killed and wounded on the field. The attacking band set fire to two houses which were destroyed. BROOKLYN HANDICAP THE RESULT OF YESTERDAY’S RACE WAS A COMPLETE SURPRISE. HORNPIPE WON BY A LENGTH. Only One of the Horses That Was a Favorite With the Iletters Finished Among the Leaders—Dr. Rice the Greatest Favorite Was Ileaten Be fore he Had Gone a Mile— Ramapo and Rubicon Shared the Same Fate and Ran as if Totally Unfit. Gravesned, N. Y., May 15.— The ninth Brooklyn Jockey Club Handicap was run at Gravesend to-day and was won by Hornpipe. The result was a complete surprise, only one of the horses that was well supported in the ring finished among the leaders. Lazzarone got first place and game little Sir Walter was third. The last named was in active demand on the future books and was heavily backed on the track. Hornpipe and Lazzarone opened with 20 to 1 obtainable against each to day and closed at 15 to 1. Ramapo and Dr. Rice were dual first favorites during the early quotations but Ramapo had a slight call over last year’s winner of ihe prize at the close. Taral, who rode Dr. Rice, is the re gular Keene jockey. He did not enter tain the slightest fear of Hornpipe. He had a wholesome respect for Key el Santa Anita and Ramapo. As Taral left the paddock H. Lakeland, who trains for James R. and F. P. Keene, remarked “Hornpipe will beat you any way.” Taral took the remark as a joke and laughed. There was the usual delay at the post. The twelve candidates got to the post on time. There were five false breaks be fore they got the signal to depart. Sir Walter showed slightly in front of the others for a few strides after the flag fell and then gave way to Assignee, who set a killing pace for the first six fur longs and then dropped out of the race. Sir Walter, who had been in a good posi tion all the way, then resumed the com mand. Dr. Rice attempted to close upon him but soon had enough. At the far turn everyone was crying “Sir Walter.” Then the shout “Look at Ed Kear ney” rose. This erratic brute was moving up to Sir Walter. All at once Penn appeared to be in trouble. Ed. Kearney appeared to swerve and stagger about and finally dropped back to the rear. This was as they were rounding the far tunn. Penn had loss a stirrup. In trying to keep control of Ed Kearney he interfered with Dr. Rice and Ramapo. Neither, however, suffered much through the jostling, as both were beaten when it occurred. Another big change occurred when they were half way around the upper turn. Lazzarone, who had been in the rear ranks, began to thread his way to the front. With a phenomenal burst of speed he collared Sir Walter as they swung into the stretch. Doggett at once went to the whip. Sir Walter re sponded bravely and again his name rang in the air. Lazzarone came again, but was promptly challenged by Hornpipe, who had crept up almost unobserved. A desperate stuggle ensued. The task was too great for Lazzarone. He faltered under the fierce attack of whip and spur. This cost him the race. Hornpipe, run ning true to the last gazes, won by a good neck. Lazzarone beat Sir Walter a length and a half for the place. Counter Tenor, the three year-old, who went begging at 50 to 1, was rid den in and around his field as if he were a polo pony and came forth. In the hands of a capable jockey this colt would have given Hornpipe an argu ment. Key el Santa Anita, who was kept out of the race in Bergen fashion, until the stretch was reached, flattered his backers for a few strides only. Dr. Rice, Ramapo and Rubicon ran as if totally unfit. They were beaten before they had gone a mile. Sir Walter would have done better had Doggett not fallen into the trap set by Lakeland with Assignee and thus killed himself trying to keep up with the light weighted pacemaker. In speaking of the race afterwards, Murphy said that w T hen he began to move up with Lazzarone he got so much mud in his face he decided to rush him to the front at once. Hamilton, who rode the winner, said that the other jockeys did their racing at the start and he did his at the finish. Hornpipe pulled up lame but cooled out all right. He could not have gone a mile on a dry track. Taral said that Hornpipe was a better horse than he had any idea of, but considered Lazzarone the best horse in the race. He had no excuse to make for Dr. Rice’s defeat. The other racing was good. Domino won the opening dash pretty much as he pleased. Owlet, after nearly wearing the other horses out by her behavior at the post, won the second race in very hollow fashion. Kennet who refused to extend himself until too late, was second. Floretta was the third succes sive favorite to win. To capture the Expectation stakes was but little more than a pipe opening gallop for this fleet filly. Axiom, who got the place, per formed noticeably, but she could not get near enough to Floretta to make her do more than gallop. Then the talent got the first reverse of the day through Hornpipe’s victory. Trotting Races at Baltimore. Baltimore, Md., May 15.—-More fa- PRICE FIVE CENTS. vorable weather conditions brought out 1,500 sporting enthusiasts to-day at the second day’s meeting at the Gentlemens’ Driving Park. It was hard picking and the talent was all at sea as to the form of the high steppers. Clcdia and Dart were even favorites at $lO each for the 2:40 trot, while the field brought sl3. National sold in the field for $lO in sls pools for the 2:21 class, and the field brought $lO against $6 for Mascot for the pacing race. Af ter five heals had been reeled off dark ness intervened and the race will be fin ished to-morrow. Summaries: 2:40 class trotting; purse SSOO. Clodia, by Confusion (Payne), 2,1, 1,1. Bay Line, 1,2, 2, 2. Nannie, 9,3, 4, 3. Bennie W, Dart, Cantrilla, Tobe, Mari - gold, Carrie L, Felicia in the order named. Time: 2:28 1-4; 2:29 1-2; 2:29; 2:30. 2:21 class trotting; purse SSOO. No tional, B. S., by Wellington (Demorest), 3,1, 1,1. Hundley, 1,6, 4, 6 Maud E., 5,2, 2, 3. Uncle Josh, Panic, Billy Ackerson, Brutus in the order named. Time, 2:21 1-2; 2:26 1-4; 2:24; 2:a6 3-4. 2:25 class, pacing; purse SSOO (unfin ished). Allen J, s. r. g. by George W. (chance) 5,1, 3,1, 2. Clan Alpine 1,4, 7,4, 5. Simon Bolivar 8,5, 2,5, 1. Frank T, Tot Marcey, Lilly B, Mascot, Jr., Billy West, Lida B, in the order named. Time 2:27; 2:26; 2:25; 2:27 1-2; 2:26 1-4. BASEBALL YESTERDAY. At Chicago: Chicago, 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 o—l New York, 20100402 x—9 Batteries: Hutchison and Moran; Mee kin and Farrell. At Cleveland—First game: Cleveland, 1 0000100 o—2 Boston, 2 0000001 o—3 Batteries: Wallace and Zimmer; Nich els and Ganzell. Second game: Cleveland, 00200060 x—B Boston, 00000112 o—4 Batteries: Young and O’Connor; Stivetts and Ganzell. At Pittsburg: Pittsburg, 20012000 x—s Philadelphia, 00000000 I—l Batteries: Eart and Sugden; McGill, Beam, Buckley and Grady. At Cincinnati: Cincinnati-Baltimore game postponed account of rain. At Louisville: Louisville-Washington game postponed account rain. No game was scheduled to-day be tween Brooklyn and St. Louis. At Lyntftburg: Lynchburg, 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 o—9 Petersburg, 00310000 I—s Batteries: Kagey and Ferguson; Dun kel and McClung. At Norfolk: Norfolk, 311 001 0 0 I—7 Portsmouth, 00000221 o—s Batteries: Morton and Anderson; Brant and Vetter. At Memphis: Memphis, 17 023 0 2 1--16 New Orleans, 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 0— 5 SUN’S COTTON REPORT. TheMarketStrengthened by the Unfav* orable Weather in the South. New York, May 15. New Orleans ad vanced sto 6 points but lost this. The weather at the South was generally clear. In the primary European markets the trade outlook is deemed generally favor able. Advices from 41 of the more prominent trade centres report the fol lowing outlook: Commercial, 4 poor, 19 fair and 17 good; manufactories, 9 poor or interrupted by strikes, 11 fair and 10 good. The signal service predicts for the next 24 hours warmer weather in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennes see, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Southern spot markets were quiet and unchanged. New Orleans sold 2,- 000 bales. Receipts there to-morrow is estimated at 600 against 2,209 last Thursday and 1,569 last year. In Man Chester yarns and cloth were quiet. Mem phis received to-day 127 bales against 407 last week and 197 last year; Houston 913, agaiDst 407 last week and 153 last year. Spot cotton here was dull and un changed. Sixty three bales were sold for the spinning and 900 delivered on contract The port receipts were 3,267 against 4,199 this day last week and 2,- 199 last year; thns far this week 20,315 againts 29,995 thus far last week. Silver declined l-2d in l/rndon. To-Day’s Features. Prices ran up early in the day, favored by the Neill Bros, circular, which esti mates a considerable decrease in the acreage, and states that the crop is backward and trade conditions favor able. The market was also strengthened in a measure by the government weekly report, which stated that the growth of the plant had been regarded in a number of States by unfavorablo weather. Still another helpful factor was liberal buying by the continent, which took the distant months, and the local buying for both sides of the account was also a feature. But later on too many traders wanted to sell at once, and there were too few buyers. Many who had bought on the cold weather sold when the signal service predicted warmer weather in a large portion of the cotton belt during the next 24 hours. Still there are many advocates here of better prices who think that the univer sality of trade recuperation and the bull ish idea prevalent throughout the rami fications of commerce and industry, both in this country and Europe, must act very favorably upon cotton as one of the most important products of this country. Just now, however, it is in the main a board room market, governed very large ly by weather reports.