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Evening journal., 1901-11-13
Betting on [lectIons

From the Boston Herald
What a mockery it is that a simple
citizen who had made a bet of a hux
Of cigars ON the New York election was
and prevented from voting.
while hundreds who had made much
higher wagers were not interfered with.
although their names We're published
with THE amount of their bets. in the
newspapers day after day beforehand.
This Is the kind of discrimination that
makes decent people angry. The whole
speculation of betting on elections is
as much gambling as betting on horses.
or on cards. or ON dice. Perhaps il
cannot be prevented. Very we'll; III il
cannot, why pass laws against IT which
il enforced at all. are enforced partially
and upon the least culpable offenders,
Tho open defiance of such eaws with
impunity tends to lessen all respect f0l
law and the decentralization of the pub
lic opinion upon which the mainte
nance of all legal penalties rests. Bet
ter repeal every statute of the kin,
than stultify justice by unfair enforce
ment of them.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

raei, and its church, is false to the
high mission 20 which her Lord has
oaEed her. Instead OF supporting Gods
house by direct giving. we have substi-
tuted the system Of barter and eX-
change, and made the holy temple an
avenue OF a department store. We have
put The church. in the attitude Of beg
gar to the outside public, appealing to
profane dealers for hams and oysters
to save us from extinction Christ has
planted the church to save the world.
but we are pleading with the world to
save the church"
Evening journal., 1901-11-13
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
Crooked Streets IN BOstOn Iown

A well known local wit tells a good
story which illustrates the crookedness
Of the streets in Boston. In describ-
ing the town to the Wayfarer the man
said:
Il was looking for a certain place
one day. and, after turning about four
hundred corners and becoming hope
lessly involved in a maze l resolved to
ask assistance. Turning another cor
ner at that moment l saw just ahead of
me man. whose Goa { | grasped at to
attract his attention. when at the same
moment | felt a viole mt tug from be-
hind. Turning hastily, | found that,
by reason OF the CROOKED streets and
the phenomenally shar p corner | had
grabbed my own coat ia il"
The Wayfarer novel slowly of
with his head bowed.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

According TO certain newspapers
Delaware has an accidental congress
man. but it may be noticed that we
have no accidental senators. We have
an accidental President too. and he
seems to be on good terms with the
accidental congressman. An accidental
official may be as good timber as one
elevated by design. 1t may be remem-
bered that Abraham Lincoln was re-
gardcd as an accident.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

It is said that an old letter of Cap
tain Kidd written two hundred years
ago. reveals the hiding place of his
treasures. The place is at the end Of
a rainbow. and when you reach the
spot a dividing rod may be used to de-
termine the exact location. According
to general belief these treasure spots
lie all along the coast from Maine to
Florida and as no two men see the
same rainbow. so each may find a path
that leads to the treasure. Captain
Kidd had a sense Of humor.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

Tho parched earth, like Lazarus, has
been begging for few drops of
moisture to wet It's parchcd lips. Yes
tcrday 10 was rewarded, but the meagro
quantity is not sufficient 10 al,ay the
thirst Farmers have been seriously
concerned over the condition Wheat
and grass are suffering. and, while the
shower yesterday afforded temporary
relief, yet If there are not generous
rains soon these crops must suffer.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13
NEW WSPAPER OPINION
The Lalesr Ohlo Reform


From the PHILADELPHIA Record.
Mayor Tom l.. Johnson succeeded in
saving Cleveland and CuyahOga county
ONT of the wreck which overwhelmed
the Ohio Democracy on Tuesday last
He made paramount the issue of tax
reform specific tax refOlm-taXation
OF railway properties at something
like thcir market value. On this issue
he secured a strong endorsement.
II is always popular 10 shift the
weight of taxation on to the other fe,-
,nw. But the trouble with Ohio re-
forms is THAT they are sporadic Three
on four years ago there was a COXey
movement. Then Jones. OF Toledo,
loOmed large, waXed and wancd. Now
Johnson. OF Cleveland, comes to the
front with his simple specifc-"go for
the railroads" The trouble with Those
Ohio reforms is their lonsidedness II
Is easy enough to lay taxes; but it is
impossible 10 make them stay laid upon
the objects taxed.
Tho statesman who shall discover a
workable scheme of fair taxation viii
solve the most complex problem of oco.
nOmics.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13
A MlsINTERPRETATION

A Neutrality-suspicious.
The Every Evening in comment
ing on the speech OF General Wilson,
delivered before the New England
Free Trade League, expresses the opin-
ion that "a few years ago even the
suggestion of a man of his political
connections addressing such a body
would have been regarded as rank
apostasy to the Republican party" We
see nothing extraordinary I'm the invi-
tation nor in its acceptance, and under
the same conditions. the address might
have been made with all propriety at
any time during the last dozen years.
The gentlemen present at the meet
ing were students rather than politi
clans. there was no campaign being
waged in which the principles under
discussion were involved, General
Wilson was recognized as one having
had peculiar advantages in studying
the subject discussed, and it was only
natural that there should be a desire
to hear an expression of his views. It
is reasonable to suppose that the sug
gcstions Of General Wilson were not
coinoided in by all, but that matters
not to broad-minded men who are stu
dents Of policies and events. The adj
dress was full OF instruction, and
doubtless did much to onlighten their
minds on many points.
The endeavor TO read into the
address an advocacy of gem
eral free trade. cannot sue
coed. A careful perusal of The
speech shows that he would have his
policy OF reciprocity apply Immediately
only 10 the North American States
and their dependencies. Its further
extension General Wilson would leave
for future consideration. He urges
free trade among these States and
their possession under a uniform tariff,
and as against all other countries.
The Every Evening shows an inability
to read General Wilson's article under
standlngly. IL says.
III this result could be accomplished
by a uniform tariff. why not without
the Intervention OF any tariff whatever,
uniform or otherwise?" Well, there
are several answers equally obvious.
Most Of these States and dependencies
have need Of revenue, and a tariff
on foreign goods is regarded as the
easiest and most equitable method of
providing it. BY implication our con-
temporary would favor an abolition of
all custom houses and resort to
raising revenue by tax on homo pro,
ducts or by a direct tax. These things
General Wilson we believe would
avoid
The Democrats have always man
aged to 80 astray when tariff measures
were under consideration, but the Re
publican party has been great enough
to protect our industries, and thus to
build them up till they have dominated
the markets of the world The same
party is great enough TO adjust It's poll
cies to present conditions, and through
either gradual tariff adjustment or the
reciprocity idea, or both. will in the
future, as in the past amply protect
American industries, Democracy on
the other hand. under the impression
that tariff rates should be lowered
has been unable TO see any inter
mediate ground between protection
and absolute free trade, and under
horizontal reduction" policies ha,
time and again gone down to defeat
T.. When it comes to framinS tarin ans
d reciprocity measures the American
people have learned TO trust the Re
2 publican party.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13
=Pin-Age.

DIR. Agnew's Liver Pills.
10 cents a vial. are planned after the
most modern in medical science. They
are as great an improvement over the
so years old strong dose pill formulas
as a bicycle is over an oX-cart in travel.
They never grippe and they never fail.
40 doses. 10 cents. 100 pills, 25 cents
63.
Sold by Miller Drug Company and n
b. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

In North Carolina and Louisiana
only three persons out OF every four
can read and write.
Tho United States stands last in the
Grcat Britain leads.
Great Britains export of iron and
steel manufactures during July in
creased per cent. in quantity from
1900 and 24la per cent in value
The number OF tho children working
in the factories of Germany today is
little moro than one-third of what il
was i'm 1895. but the laws are still often
evadCd.
Greenland and Iceland have the bet
Ter of ms in tho way Of trade. Last
year we imported goods from those
! two countries to tho value of $50, $50
and sold them only $500 worth in re-
turn
The first town in England to do
away with horses at the fire stations
is Eccles Mayor f. Smith has sup
piled the engine houses with powerful
little motors. which have proved sue
cessflh i'm every way. The engine car
ries five men, four ladders. 300 yards
OF hose. two standpipes and other ap-
plianC1s. 1t is driven by seven horse
power double cylinder water cooled
engine fitted with variable ignition.
The cereals Cwhcat corn, oats rye
and harley) raised I'M the United States
during tho past five years represent a
value TO the farmer OF $6,250.000 600. OF
an increase of nearly $1,000 600 .00O
over the preceding five years
Canadas entire surplus crop of hay
and cats is being marketed this yeal
to the British gOverment for the use
of the army i'm South Africa An extra
fleet of steamers will soon begin trans
porting this forage to the seat of war
The late Governor Pingree of Mich
, gan. subscribed TO a clipping bureau
and kept all the printed commen
about himself This was kept i'm "a se
Of scrapbooks which are said to con
tain $1,000 columns Of newspaper com
ment
G Tho late Judge Edwin Coffin Lewis
Y Of Waterbury, Conn. left an estate val
s. uod at S2,OO0,0OO and divided cvonl
!. between three children and a grand
n child lie directed that no part of tn
u, estate should be invested in railroa
] securities.
L. In Germany during the last year up
It ward of 75.000.O00 picture post card
Ie were cent through the post The Gel
is man Government tested IL for some tc
S. days I'm August through all their posi-
il offices. and found that the averag
it was l,ii5,0O0 each day.
.y Germany leads all European cour
s? tries In the industry of leather gloN
IN making, says a dispatch from Franl
or fort to the Chicago Tribune. III
b. number of establishments are moi
e. than l,100. of which 1000 are mani
II featuring kid gloves exclusively.
e. In Haroldswick. in the Shetlands.
'whalCbOne viking drinking horn
. good condition was found recently
Is. grave that contained human bone
he together with those of horses and dog
ey The grave is probably that of a s,
he king buried with mis- horse and dog
as the time of Harold Harfagr, 10
el years ago.
- Liverpool has the biggest warehou
In tho world It is built beside Il
n. docks and is intended to house the n
,.,,-fe of fohaeco which form gp fmnol
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

A Philadelphia church has decided
TO conduct its affairs without the aid
of oyster suppers. bazaars, grab-bags
ana amateur uheatricals The pastor
thinks the house Of God is profaned by
such catch-penny performances. He de-
clares With a considerable show OF
truth The pulpit of today has ceased
to lean upon the true strength Of Is
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

The Blatherskite says "the devil
wouldn't make good witness in any
court" We Thought the testimony Of
principal more competent than that
OF his agent, but we stand corrected.
Will the editor Of The Blatherskite
please take the stand"
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

On Saturday afternoon the HCmeo-
pathic Hospital Association of Della
ware will hold its annual meeting i'm
the hospital parlOr.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

ant part of IiverpOol's trade The
warehouse is 725h feet in length, 1866
feet wide and 12i feet 10 inches high.
The ground area is $4,000 square
yards. and the area Of the several
floors 174.O9S square yards There are
at pre- sent i'm bond in Liverpool some
% 600 hcgshead of tobacco. Weighing
10000 tons. which is equal, roughly
estimated. to a customs duty of $780,
10000
The Swiss girl is taught to be humble
and nractical from the moment when,
at the age of 4. she enters the infants
school. until at rs, when she returns
finished from pension There is abso-
lutely no difference between the treat
ment of the masses and the classes
They sit together az school, are taught
tine samo subjects by the same masters
receive the same punishments and the
s,me praise.
Evening journal., 1901-11-13

Liverpool has the biggest warehouse
in tho world 70 is built beside the
docks and is intended TO house the inn
ports Of tobacco, which form so import
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
RUMORS OF DEwET,S DEATH
Said to Haye suffered Terribly From a
Wound-Report Denied

Durham, Natal. October 19.-General
deWet's recent inactivity has produced
the impression among military men
that he is either dead or incapacitated
through illness or wounds.
According to a letter from Pretoria.
a prominent Boer recently wrote to a
friend there relating the terrible hard
ships suffered by the Boers in the field.
especially from lack Of surgeons. DE
Wet, for example," wrote this Boer,
suffered the most terrible agony be-
fore he died. He was wounded in the
shoulder by a splinter from a shell and
the wound g~angrened owing to its be-
ing dressed with dirty rags"
Five Beers captured at differ
ent places recently said deWet was
dead. but each gave a different version
OF his death. Against these reports is
a statement Of Piet de Villiers, the field
cornet recently taken prisoner in the
northeastern part Of the Orange river
colony. who said that on the morning
of his capture he too breakfast with
General deWet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
THE LOWELL BANK STEALINGS
The OfficerS still I'm HI
and Money Returned

Lowell, Mass, October 21.-The
financial troubles which had caused
great suspense to the officers of the
Merchants national bank for three
days owing to the disappearance of it's
teller, Albert G.. Smith, and it's book
keeper, Lewis H. Swift, practically
were smoothed out today. The bank
has lost about Sis, OOO. The directors
ofhclally state this and at the same
time they say hat they have had re-
turned valued securities The short
age is represented by the discrepancies
on the books extending over twa years,
less the amount which it is understood
has been returned by the two men in
agreeing to return the securities.
These valued securities" as describ-
ed by n director, were returned in
carpet bags and represented bonds,
notes n other negotiable papers and
big punches of money, all supposed to
AVE been taken from the bank vault
just prior to the time the men disap-
peared on Thursday night.
Interest for the ome centers in
the pursuit of Smith and Swift and to-
night it was understood thai United
States officers a found, near this
city, the mems hiding place. An i'm
mediate arrest was expected without
regard to the probable inaction Of the
bank directors.
l. is generally believed the men were
in Boston until this morning and thai
they are now some distance away
Smith had correspondent with Montrea'
parties and it is thought he has gone
there.
What the agreement was by which
the bank got back the greater part OF
the plumber will not be stated, but the
satisfaction of all the banks officers
expressed without reserve, indicates the
seriousness of the situation prior to the
agreement.
Lawyer Burke when asked if his eli
ents would be in danger of prosecution
said: II know Of nothing which would
indicate that the young men will be
prosecuted"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
SCOTTISH RITE OF MASONRY
Third Degree Centennial Celebra-
ton

Washington, October 21.-The SUI
preme council of the thirty-third de-
gree. ancient and accepted Scottish rite
of Free Masonry for the southern juris-
diction of the United States, the moth
er council of the world, met today in
biennial session. The gathering marks
the centennial celebration of the coun-
Gil. which was established in Charles
ton, S. c., in May, 1901, the actual re-
cognition of the centenary being deferr-
ed until now to be cO-eXiStent with the
unwilling of the monument to the late
General Albert Pike, long sovereign
grand commander.
The feature Of today's session was the
a%llocution delivered by Representative
Richardson. of Tennessee, the lieuten-
ant grand commander and acting ov-
ereign grand commander. The allocu-
ton, among other things, laid down
the important ruling that a member
Of a foreign jurisdiction cannot become
a member of the jurisdiction here with
out severing his connection with the
former. eff an applicant is a member
Of bodies in q foreign jurisdiction" ac-
be admitted into a body in ours until
he his allegiance to such for
eign jurisdiction. A citizen of Great
Britain or other foreign government
may become a citizen of the United
States. but he must first renounce fol-
eign allegiance and swear allegiance
to our own government. A similar rule
should apply in masonry"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Decided In Favor of ssOutside'' Bar
keepers State Road CONGRESS- at
winston
(snecial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh. n. c., October 21.-Superior
court adjourned today as a mark of re-
spect to Judge Fuller's memory. The
Raleigh bar at once met, J. B. Batchel-
lor presiding, adopted resolutions and
attended the funera in a body.
A delegation from Winston-Salem
called on the governor today and ask
ed him to call the states road congress
there Friday and Saturday of next
week. He does so.
There are 40 fakirs on the q
al the state fair, the greatest number
ever at one place in the south save at
Atlanta.
Before Judge Robinson at chambers
this afternoon there was argument in
two cases in which ~barkeepers in Ra-
leigh who owns barrooms beyond the
civ limits seek to make the city re-
fund the privilege axe it has collected
from them since 1868. J. Best and Ex-
Governor Russell appeared for the bar
keepers and city attorney Watson for
the city. Judge Robinson decided
against the city in both cases, involv-
ing about 81. 500. There are eight other
cases involving about 81 900. h city
gave notice of appeal.
Applications for funds for fifteen ru-
raj school libraries were received to-
day, making the total 173.
Senator Simmons returned today from
a tour through part of the territory in
the proposed Appalachian national
park. He is delighted and is confident
the park bill will pass congress-.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Her Lover Held for Participation I'm
Not Preventing It

Chicago. October 21.-Dr. Orville S.
Burnett, who was with Mrs. Charlotte
Nichol here last night when she COM
mitted suicide. and who claims to have
attempted his own life, was held TO tie
grand jury by a %coroner's jury today.
1t was charged that he could have
kept her from her act had he tried and
that his conduct should form the basis
of an investigation by the grand jury.
Burnett said he and Mrs. Nichol were
deeply in o and that as her husband.
w. l.. Nichol. commercial agent OF the
Nashville. Chattanooga and ST. Louis
railway. was about to move to Nash
vile, they had concluded to die rather
than be separated. Burnett said he
took murphine and then tried TO open
his judglar vein with a hat pin. Later
he sought death by a~sphyxiation.
A physician at the inquest testified
hat the morphine Burnett had taken
was not sufficient TO hurt him and that
the wound in his neck was not visible
to the naked eye.
Mr.. Nichol testified that the decedent
was his wife and the mother OF mis-
three children. Burnett, he said. had
visited his home twice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
ANOTHER GOLD DEMOCRAT
Appointed to ONCE in the South by
President Roosevelt

Washington, October 21.-The presi-
dent today appointed George r. koes-
ter collector of internal revenue for
the district of South Carolina, to sue
coed w. L. Webster, deceased. The ap-
pointment was announced shortly be-
fore the departure of the president for
New Haven this afternoon. With the
appointment, the following statement
was issued:
Mr.. Rooster is a prominent gold
democrat, and has been recommended
for the position by a large number OF
influential business men n represen-
tative citizens, not only of South Caro-
lima, but of North Carolina and else
where"
The appointment of Mr.. Rooster ter
inmate a controversy which began
upon MI. Roosevelt's accession to the
presidency.
1t was in connection with this APP
pointment and that of eX-GOVerno
Jones to a federal judgship in Alabama
that the president announced that lis
policy in regard to southern appoint
ments would be to name suitable repuo-
licans if they could be found and if not
to appoint democrats. Mr.. Blalocl;,
who has been long identified with the
republican party in South Carolina, at
first was understood to be slated for
this position, but the president, later,
decided not to appoint him. Suisse
quently Senator McLaurin, whom the
president consulted about the matter,
suggested the name of Mr.. Rooster who
is known as an independent democrat.
The president sent for Mr.. Rooster and
had a personal interview with him last
Saturday evening. Mr.. Rooster is still
in the city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

~ yeE61
Correspondence Of h Messenger.)
Chapel Hill. October II.
Before the dance commenced Friday
night the members of Gringhouhi order
gave a delightful banquet to their lady
friends at their quaint lodge. Beauti-
full favors were given
Quite a number OF the visitors who
were at the german on Friday night
remained over. most OF them returning
home today.
Saturday night the members OF 5. a
r fraternity gave a highly enjoyable
dance TO the visitors and their friends
The dance was held in hal
and Mr.. c.. II. Andrews lead the ger
man
Dancing began at . O'Clock and end
ed at midnight and the event was a
most pleasant one.
The couples in attendance were:
Miss Alexander. of Chapel Hill. with
Mr.. A. l.. Cox.
Miss Lois Holt. OF Charlotte. with MT.
w. o. Heard.
Miss Faison. of Charlotte. with Mr.. J.
Taliaferro.
Miss Andrews. OF Raleigh. with Mr..
Z. s. Hutchinson
Miss Bynum, of Chapel Hill, with Mr..
Stevenson.
Miss Reba Bridgers. of Tarboro, with
MI w AlleIlCdI-
Miss Hay. OF Raleigh. with Mr.. Nc
Alden.
Miss Taylor. OF oxford. with Mr.. H.
Skinner.
Miss Annie Hinsdale. OF Raleigh, with
Mr.. Kenan.
Miss Nellie Hinsdale. OF Raleigh, with
Mr.. Thorpe.
Miss Busbee. of Chapel Hill, with Mr..
Miss Thompson. of Raleigh, with Mr..
Struggled.
Miss Dockery. OF Charlotte. with Mr..
Brenizer.
Miss Annie Hume. OF Chapel Hill.
with Mr.. f.. Alexander, Jr..
Miss Phillips, of Tarboro, with Mt }.
L. Morehead.
Miss Placide Bridgers, of Tarboro.
with Mr.. Lewis.
Miss Barbee. OF Chapel Hill. with Mr..
Cobb.
Miss Gray, of Raleigh, with Mr.. Rich
ardson.
Miss Haywood, of Raleigh, with Mr..
Lewis.
Miss McRae. of Chapel Hill, with Mr..
Galloway.
Stays: S. A. E's.-Messrs. Morrison,
Shore. Lemly, Huske. Gordon, Bynum.
Calder. Beall. Graham, Professor How
ell. Berkely, Bunn, Andrews.
Guests.-Messrs. Ramsey, 7. Worth,
Geo. Graham, Cooke. Bailey, Stevens,
Cheshire, McMiden. Cannon, Turner, 4.
Alexander, Haywood. F. Phillips, Sta
ton, Meares, Douglas. Emerson, H.
Worth, Graves, Nichols, Brem, Hill.
Lewis, w. Taliaferro, Henderson. T.
Hill, McAden, H. Haywood, II. Phillips,
F. Cox. A. NJ. Carr. Fisher, w. F. Carr,
c Carr. F. Gudger, Bell, Gwyn, Rose
Gilmer, Bernard, Root, Jones, jenkins,
Professor Raper.
Chaperons.-Dr. and Mrs. Thos. Will
son. Mrs. Gilmer, Mrs. Dangerfield.