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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
TUE VIRGINIA CONVENTION


Richmond. Va. July io.-Today's ses-
sion OF the constitutional convention
was only about half an hour long.
The committees are meeting regular
~. and within a week q Is thought re-
ports will be submitted and the discus
sion OF provisions for the constitution
will be begun. It looks IS IL h flood
OF ordinances and resolutions were
about exhausted.
Mr.. Moore. OF Montgomery. offered an
ina prohibiting the taxing OF
state. city or county bonds.
Mr.. Lindsay. OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
for the election OF three commissioners
OF corporations. to be elected by three
districts OF the state. who shall have
control Of all common carrier compa-
MES and telegraph and telephone CON-
panies.
Mr.. Moore. OF MISUNDERSTANDING
ing insurance companies from incorpor-
ating into policies what Is known as the
three quarter clause.
Mr.. Parks. of Page-Providing for
juries OF not more han eight nor less
h five in the trial of misdemeanors
and civil suits.
Mr.. Ayres, of wise-Providing for tax
upon the mineral products brick yards.
tile works and potteries. separating
such products from tax on land.
Chairman Newton. from the commit
tee on taxation and finance, submitted
a report recommending the adoption OF
a resolution calling on the auditor for
information as to the mou OF axes
paid by whites and blacks for the past
five years, whether real or personal. the
amount due the state. and all shortages
by ~defalcation, embezzlement or other
cause. The report was adopted.
The franchise committee viii. accord
ing TO statements made by members OF
the committee. make a report TO the
convention within the next week or ten
days. 1t is said that a majority nave
agreed that a poll tax OF hot less than
- will be required Of all voters and
that the provision requiring the owner
ship n payment OF taxes on at least
$500 worth of real property will not re-
ceive the approval of the committee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
TURKEY PAYS THE BILL
She Settles the American Indemnity
Claim of Ss5 900

washington, July 10.-The state de-
the American Indemnity claim against
Turkey, $4,000, through the American
legation at Constantinople.
AS is always the case, the claims in
the aggregate considerably exceed the
amount of the indemnity actually paid,
but our government has expressed it
self satisfied with the payment. 1t as
m full responsibility for the distri-
button, he Turkish government leav-
ing 1t to the state department to dis
tribute the money among the claimants
ar its discretion and after it's own
fashion.
These claims are principally based
upon losses sustained by American mis-
sionary and educational institutions in
Turkey. notably, those at Harpoot and
Marash, but there are a number of in
dividual claims, such for instance as
that of the family of the unfortunate
bicyclist LEM, the Pittsburg man who
was killed by Turkish soldiers while at
tempting to go around the globe on his
wheel.
The state department officials feel
the greatest satisfaction at the settle
ment of these claims. Secretary Hay
had been told by diplomats skilled in
oriental diplomacy and in the political
conditions of southern Europe, that h
never would be able to collect them.
Not only was there extreme difficulty
in bringing pressure to bear because OF
the remoteness Of Turkey, but we had
to contend With the jealousy of the
great European powers, most Of whom
had claims against Turkey vastly
larger in amount than ours, and whose
total was beyond the ability of the
~~o To- ~ -
than a decade the American claims
have been pending.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Government Crop Report

Washington. July 10.-Preliminary re-
turns to the statistician of the depart
ment of agriculture on the acreage Of
corr planted indicated a reduction of
ABOUT 10000 acres, or 5 per cent. from
n area planted last year. OF the
twenty-five states having 1000. 900
acres and upwards in corn in 1900. 12
show a decrease Of about 1900, 900 acres,
while In the remaining 10 an increase
OF about goo. 900 acres is shown. OF the
twenty-three states and territories hav-
ing less han 1,000,0 900 acres in corn fin
1900, only s report smaller acreages than
were planted last yea The average
condition OF the growing crop is sI.3. as
compared with S9.5 on July 1880, and a
ten year average of 800. The condf-
ton in Nebraska Is So. in Illinois and
Iowa 81. in Kansas a In Missouri 20
and in exa "a. In each Of the TWEEN
ty-two states first above referred 10.
except in Mississippi. Virginia and
South Dakota, where the conditions
represented by So, 90 and So respective
ly, correspond with their ten year aver
ages. the condition is more or less be-
low such averages.
The condition OF winter wheat i'm
proved during June. being ss.3 ON JuIv
LIST. as compared with s7.s on July 1.
lsVo' n a ten year average OF so.2.
All the important winter wheat states
snare In this improvement except Penn
syiVania, Ohio and MARYLAND. The
average condition OF spring wheat also
improved during the month. being s5.s
on July LIST. as compared with $50 on
July !. 1900. and a ter year average of
800. The condition in Nebraska is s..
Iowa 81. Minnesota So, South Dakota
and North Dakota 100.
The amout Of wheat remaining In the
and OF farmers on July 1st IL esti-
mated at about 81 .000. 900 bushels, or the
EQUIVALENT NJ * Nor rant ~
Of 1900.
The average condition OF the oats
crop is 81. as compared with SIS on
July /. 1900. and a ten year average of
There is an indicated increase of some
$1,000 acres Or 2.3 per cent. I'm the acre
age or potatoes. with a condition on
July lst, of sT.4. as compared with a
ten year average Of 90. /.
The sweet potato reports are rather
unfavorable, a majority OF the more ira
portant producing states showing con-
ditfons more OF less below their ten
year averages. although fl Z few in
stances such averages are exceeded
| slightly.
| The condition OF tobacco Is one point
| above the ten year average in Ok1o. 4
In Virginia n ! in Maryland. and on
the other hand 2 points below I'm Ken
lucky, 3 in Pennsylvania. 4 In Norts.
Carolina and u in Wisconsin, while In
Tennessee It corresponds with the ten
year average for that state.
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RUSSIA ADVANCES IN MANCHURIA
Completing the Raflway-To Guard 1t
With Fifty Thousand Soldiers

London, July 1O.-A dispatch from Pc
kin says: It is reported hat the Rus
slams are rapidly completing the Man
churian railway, and that they will en-
ploy So 900 troops for the defense of the
line.
Ii Hung Chang proposes to withdraw
all the Chinese troops from Manchuria
with the object of avoiding all lance
of collision with the Russians. If this
is done Russian troops will be needed to
preserve order in the province, as only
Chinese policemen will be employed
there, according to the definition now
given to the Russo-Chinese agreement
regarding Manchuria.
1t is stated that the Chinese soldiers
have combined with bandit to plumber
the people and resist the Russians. II
appears that no control is exercised
over the Chinese soldiery there.
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congressman Sail for Manila.

New York. July 1O.-The transport
Mcclellan was ready to sail this MORN
ing for Manila in place of the ingalls,.
which was wrecked at her dock. On
board the Mcclellan were United States
Senator Bacon, Of Georgia. and Con-
gressmen Dearmond, Of Missouri: Mer-
Ger, of Nebraska: Gaines. of Tennessee;
Greene. of Pennsylvania: Weeks. of
Michigan; Joy, of Missouri and Jack, Of
Pennsylvania.
Congressman Gaines said that the
members of congress on board are not
going to the Philippines as a commits
sion. but as individual members OF con-
gress to ascertain the facts concerning
conditions there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
JUDGE RUSSELL ~CuECKNATED
Both Bondsmau and Counsel In a Law
suft-Railwsy Directors Meeting
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh. N. c., July 10.-Director '.
E. Turner and Secretary and Treasurer
Dan Hugh Mclean left for Burlington
today to attend the annual meeting OF
the directors of the North Carolina rail-
way. Mclean says the offices of sec
rotary and treasurer will not be sepa-
rted.
Some volumes of the public laws were
delivered to the secretary OF state to-
day.
Governor Russell today made a mo-
ton to have the cases against this city
by barkeepers whose bars are oeEond
the city limits and have been taxed by
the city disposed of at this time. but
the city attorney called attention TO the
fact that Russell a the int
bondsman. This knocked Russell out;
SO the cases go over to next term
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
DEATH OF MRS. PATTERSON
The Last of h Children OF President
Andrew johnson.

Greenville, Tenn, July 10.-Mrs.
Martha Patterson, last of the children
of President Andrew Johnson and who
was mistress of the White house during
the Johnson administration. died today
at her home here. Mrs. Patterson was
born October 25, 1928. Her death leaves
only five survivors Of the johnson
family.
Her interment will take place Thurs
day in the Johnson family cemetery,
west of Greenville, and near the mag
nihcent shaft of Tennessee marble
which marks the resting place of one
of the three presidents given the nation
by Tennessee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
National EDUCATIONAL Convention

Detroit, Mich, July 9.-The bright
gowns and hats of the ladies gave the
large auditorium of the Light Guard
Armory the appearance Of a huge ami
mated flower garden his afternoon and
evening, at the first general sessions OF
the national educational association
Each of the 1000 chairs on the first hoo
had an occupant tonight when the ad'
dresses We're read by President Green
and Bishop Spaulding.
The duty of the National Education
al Association in shaping public edu-
cational policy was the title of Presi-
dent Greeni9 address.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Taxes Under War Revenue Act

Washington, July 10.-A statement
prepared at the internal revenue bureau
shows that the total receipts from the
war revenue act only from July Is.
1898. the date the act went into effect,
to May 81, 1901. amounted to $40, 053, 1853,
as follows: Schedule A. documentary
stamps) Sos, 100, 1914: schedule B. (pro-
prietary stamps) s13, 1922, 13s: beer se7,-
1881; special taxes s14, 095. 636: tobacco
SAT, PA. $50; smut 50, 697, SIS: cigars So
$50, 021; cigarettes s 3.S1S. 991: egacies S.
500. APO; excise tax 50, $50, 9s2: mixed -four
$21, $50; additional taxes on beer and to-
bacco $685., 1856.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
street Railway Franchise sold

Norfolk, Va. July 9.-By the select
councils concurrence with the action of
the common council tonight, the Bay
Shore Terminal Company secures a thir-
ty-year franchise for a street railway
through every ward in the city, with
the possible exception of one. There
were two other competitors for the priv
iIege. both backed by Pennsylvania cap
ital. The largest bid was made at $45,-
600 and a bond of $1,000 as forfeit if
contract was not fulfilled. This was
turned down and the franchise granted
for $50. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Gomez SailS for Havana.

New York, July 10.-General Maxine
lGomeZ sailed for ava on the Segur-
today. He made some parting re-
marks to his friends. He said that he
will never forget the kindness shown
him while here and that he never I'M
til now realized how deeply the people
OF the United States sympathized with
1.-THE people of Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Breaking Swimming Hecords

Buffalo, N. Y, July 9.-The national
amateur athletic union swimming
championship at the park LAKE at the
Pan-American exposition grounds re-
suited in broker records from $50
yards to n mile. Otta Wake, of
New York, smashing all the intermedi-
ate records and doing the mile in 2S:52A
against the former records of 29:51 3-5.
ISchaeffer. of Philadelphia, lowered the
44O yard record from 6:33A to 6:26.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
The st. Louis Exposition

st. Louis. July AT a meeting of
the worlds fair directors today the sum
of S5,000,0 900 was appropriated for the
purpose of constructing the necessary
buildings. This action puts the COM
pany in a position to have official an
nouncement made by the government
to the nations of the world that the
fair will be held in ST. Louis in 1908.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
|TETTERINE 70. an painful stin Enption.:
.Send me four morn boxes of Teterine for my little girl. Il
does her more good than Anything we ever tried"AJ0. S. Pof-
ter, Lynchburg, S. c. soc. . box, at dusGists, ps <riteto
Is. snape1na sole rreynSns, a6sDeArM


Washington, July s.~ames R Keen
en-. a hotel proprietor. today was ued
for $1,000 damages by Annie White.
the widow IF 4 milk-wagon driver who
Is alleged 20 ave died from hydropho-
bia inflicted by cogs belonging to Keen
en-. 1t is claimed while White was de-
lfvering milk on July 10th last, at the
home OF the defendant, he was attack
ed by dogs owned by keenen and bitten
in different parts OF the body. White.
1t is alleged. died two months later
from the poison OF the wounds. &
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
The Machinists Vote to Stay Out

Newport News, Va, July 10.-Presl-
dent O'Connell, of the Internationl AS
ISOLATION of Machinists. having pledged
by telegraph, all the financial support
possible he Newport News strikers
this morning voted against returning to
work tomorrow morning. There were
some votes in favor of going back TO
work. but the majority of these who in
tend to return to work did not attend
the meeting. 1t is believed that at least
twenty-five will tax their places at the
shipyard in the morning.
General Superintendent Post has
made all arrangements for filling the
places of those that do not return to-
morrow. 1t is understood that over 200
men will be here between this and Mon
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

The crown prince OF Denmark has in
vited the commanders and officers of
he United States training ship Hart
ford and the schoolship Enterprise to
dine with h royal family.
An application for a charter for he
Brunswick and Birmingham Express
Company is filed in the office of the
secretary Of state of Georgia. The cap
ital stock of the new company Is $40. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

More Filipino Insurgents Surrender
Manila. July 9.-There ave been a
number of additional surrenders to
Colonel Whit. In all, fifty-nine officers
and AIS men with 2S6 rifles and As reyol-
|vers have surrendered to him. OF the
cavalry deserters DUbose and
Russell hav surrendered, and Hunter
and Victor were brought in by Bellar-
lminO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

Notices are posted in the four mills
of the Susquehanna Iron and Steel
Company, at Columbia, Pa, that from
July 22nd. the company will advance
puddlers' wages from $3.50 to 1915 per
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Dominican Administration In America

Dominican Administration in America
New York, July "a special from
Montreal TO The Commercial Advertis-
er says:
Arrangements are in progress for
transferring the administration OF the
Dominican order in Canada and the
United States fl ON France to this con-
tinent. An ecclesiastical province VIII
be created in America under the dlrec-
ton OF a superior president on this
side of the Atlantic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

The state board of internal improve
ment returned today from an inspection
of the Atlantic and North Carolina
railroad. Its members say the physl-
cal condition of the road has greatly
improved and so has its business.
Senator ward says the rain this week
has greatly benefited the crops II
north eastern North Carolina. For Z
fortnight the ground had been so Cry
no work could be done.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-15
THE NEW ST. LOFTS

President Hiram Phillips of the Board
OF Public Improvements shows a proper
appreciation of the situation when he
warns all citizens to keep alleys, streets
and sidewalks clear Of rubbish. The
approach of the summer makes an en-
forcement Of the law beneficial to
health and necessary TO civic sightli-
ness.
HYGIENE n esthetic rules which d.
rect people to wear clean and loose
clothing. TO battle frequently and to cat
regularly and with moderation likewise
instruct them TO keep streets and pri-
vate grounds In condition equally good.
And that is what health regulations
OF the Health Department mean. The
careless housewife has much to answer
for when h permits a servant I O vio-
late the least of the ordinances by
throwing refuse in public places. One
days decomposition in the hot days Of
summer is equal to a week in the win
ter. Smells are only n manifestation of
the disease infesting every particle of
the air.
Aopeils cuouSH. FTeSluent fnlllipS
has headed his proclamation. New st.
Louis" The attainment Of the objects
epitomized in that caption Is not alone
a matter for officials to secure by united
action. The active aid Of every indi-
vidual citizen is just al necessary. The
small things must be looked after. The
public health. no less than the public
pride, must be conserved through the
cooperation of every man. woman and
child in the city.
st. Louis is a healthy city and must
be kept SO. The care demanded of citi-
zens by President Phillips is necessary
to this end.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-15
SALARIES

BY increasing the salaries Of teachers,
the School Board has shown a spirit of
fairness and appreciation. Though the
increase il small. the teachers will be
satisfied in view of the present school
finances.
: There have been sc many instances Of
Increases in salaries of public officials
for no other reason than their political
pull hat a practical recognition of merit
and hard work is praisewOrthy. During
the last few years, st. Louis has had a
surplus of sycOphants whose wishes
have been paramount to those Of the
public.
When the salaries of the teachers were
reduced the promise was given that they
would be restored at the first opportuni
ty. Previous efforts made by the teach
ers to have this promise redeemed were
without result, owing to the depleted
condition of the school funds. The las
effort, now happily crowned with sue
cess. was made In a way highly credit
able to those i'm charge OF the agitation.
A spirit of fairness pervaded the whole
affair. st. Louis deserves congratula-
ton as well as the teachers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-15
E OF THE FAIR.

BY can of its manifestation of acute
interest in and friendship for the
Worlds Fair the Southern Industr, Al
Convention in session in PHILADELPHIA
has made n notable addition to the
proofs already furnished going to show
the existence of a most unusual spirjt
of national solicitude for a record-break.
ing international exposition in st. Louis
In 1903.
1t is not difficult to understand. In
deed, the paper read before the nve
ton by Secretary Walter B. Stevens of
the Worlds Fair Company in itself con-
tains the explanation. The event whose
centennial anniversary is to be cele-
brated, the purchase from France By
President Jefferson Of the great Louis
lana Territory, was the most important
in American history, with the single ex-
ception of the signing of the Declare
t:>I 4 Independence. The preliminary
A.~fk looking to the proper observance
Of its centennial at once enlisted the &C
five cooperation Of every State born Of
that Purchase, and the heartiest good
will Of the entire Union. The tremen-
nous energy and keen intelligence put
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-15
EMPIRES POISON.

1t would be a sinister comment on Ger.
tein American conditions If. on this con,
ing Fourth of July. some American citi-
zen saw fit to ~approvingly read to an
American assemblage gathered to cele-
brate the anniversary of the nations
birthday one of the recent editorials in
the Globe-Demccrat impugning the
honesty and sincerity of the men who
signed the Declaration of Independence.
In these Republican utterances there is
q confession of an unamerican spiri,
which would make of Our old beliefs a
thing of contempt. 1t is an evil sign
Of the times that the Globe Democrat, a
leading organ of the Mckinley admins
~tration, should nave dared to print such
editorials. The imperialist element in
this country is growing bold indeed
when expressions of this nature are
voiced in argument supporting the pol
icy of a President Of the United States.
An american" policy which can be sup.
ported only by such means is a policy to
be viewed with the deepest suspicion by
the American people.
1t should not be likely, however, that
the Globe-D Democrats attacks on the
Signers of the Declaration Of ~Independ-
ence will be read at any Fourth of July
celebration unless for the purpose of
serving as a warning to the American
people.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-15
"L0UBET A MAN OF
CHARMING MANNERS"
Speaker Henderson Most Favor.
ably Impressed With the
French President.

Paris. June I'D b. Henderson sne,te,
OF the United States House Of Representa-
ives WHO was received yesterday with
Representatives Gillett. by President, Lou.
oet. came away with the best Impressions
or his visit. Mr.. Henderson said 10 fine
correspondent Of the Associated Press:
Inc PRESIDENT received us most cor HAL
~ We felt as much at home as though
calling on President Mckinley. We found
NJ. Loubet to be a man Of charming man.
hers ana OF simple. democratic tastes. Our
conversation which lasted some time. CON
vlnced me that he IL a hish-minded patriot.
devoting his efforts to the best interests of
his country"
His illusions TO the United States
showed him TO be "A sincere admirer of our
country ard its Institutions, and he is in
sPIed with cordial sympathy for President
Mckinley.
i mad previously met Nj. Deschanel. Pres
ldent OF the Chamber of Deputies. who was
most courteous. and enabled ne 10 no pr.s-
II q a session OF the chamber under his
auspices Ihere was nothing striking in
the session. at which the bill proyiiing for
oiu age pensions was being discussed hut 7
had an opportunity Of seeing m. ho,Is. in a
ceiioeratiVe mood. performing serious work
,,,a ncna.eI rendered me a standing IN
sItdt,oh 20 attend any session of the CLam-
Der during my stay. and Invited myself and
Vile and Aessrs. Gillett and Field 10 HE re-
ception on Saturday.
70 = am going to london June 20. and thence
to Scot,ahd 10 revisit my birthplace in Alb
erdeenshire. which I left when a child 7
shan afterwards make q tour of the Euro
pean countries. whose parliamentary insti-
tutions 1 am anxious to study on the spot.
Parliaments." wv