The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1890-07-24

which is more deleterious, if possible
than even the class alone referred 10
and that is advertising, and offering as
premiums for new Subscribers, etc. the
large city weeklies of the North and West
The idea Of the publisherof asmall coun-
cry weekly, off,ring the New York
World" for instance, as a premium to
his subscribers.
All advertisers, but more especially
competitors, should be required 10 pay
for their advertisements at regular rates
in cash.
1t is greatly 10 be hoped that with The
era Of prosperity which, apparently,
seems TO be drawing upon our beloved
state, publishers will be able. in the mat
ter Of newspaper subscription, TO adhere
resOlutely TO the cash in advance" svs-
TEN. While in no wise responsible for
the credit system, newspaper men are its
most helpless victims. All other trades
and professions can secure themselves
and obtain compensation, in the way of
interest, for deferred payments; while
publishers receive no more from sub
scribers who pay on the last day Of the
year than from those who pay on the
first day. This is manifestly unfair-it
is not business. Many of the northern
papers still adhere TO the ~ante-bellum
system of adding % cents for six months
or 30 cents for twelve months, to the adj
price, and we think they are right.
If the money is not worth anything to
the subscriber, let him pay it to the pub
Usher; if it is worth something to him,
let him pay for the use of it during the
year.
And now, brethren, having briefly
touched upon avery few of the topics
which will claim a portion Of your delib-
erations, | bid You God speed in your no.
bic calling the g~randest THAT has ever
been entrusted to mortal man. Use your
pOwer''and influence for Country, God
and TRUTH Let us emulate the virtues
of the greatest and the noblest Of the
living, and never allow rivalry to blight
or wither well-earned laurels. Let us
stimulate our brethren while living, and
let US perpetuate and cherish their mem
DRY when dead. Genius knows no bounds,
and so we, in hOnOring and revering our
illustrious dead, should Oblilerate state
lines, and recognize in the late Henry W
who, apparently at M bound,
reached the tOpmOst round of the ladder
of fame and destiny, a brother, who,
though more highly cultured and gifted,
than many of you. While we may adj
mire his GOd-given intellect, we can prac-
tice his virtues. Let Us aspire to that
broad and lofty patriotism which made
u]tterances as highly priced in the
as in the South. Thank God for
such men men who cOn%scientiOusly use
their talents for God and humanity, and
who, though cut down in early manhood,
can, u%ndaunted, face the king of
Terrors."
Finally. allow me II thank You sim
ccTely for the honor conferred upon me n
year ago, when you called me to the
position in your honorable body;
The honOrs came alike unsolicited and
Indeserved./ | recognized in it the seal
Of your approval of my deviation to
and the best interests of this
Association, rather than my ability to
preside over the deliberations of such an
intelligent assembly and | beg to assure
that the compliment was none the
ess highly appreciated. Twenty Of the
pest years of my life have been devoted
journalism, and upon it the remaining
years of my life shall be bestowed.
To you my young brethren, who are
.ust starting out, | would say press on
\ glorious destiny awaits you. Use, but
never abuse, your exalted privileges ;
md never forget that your paper is an
and confidential visitor to the
1urest and best homes in this highly IA
rored land. Give the news, but never at
he expense Of sound morals and pure