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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07
EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH WHITE
REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The republicans. by driving the ne
groes from their party in his state and
by acquiescing in the Acknowledgement
of the most OF them by the democrats in
several Of the southern states make
confession Of having made a mistake in
en~franchising them in 1868 and taking
them into their party as q means of Sc
curing control Of the Affairs Of these
states. The enfranchiseIaent OF the ne
gro resulted in the solid south. and it
is d remarkable fact that many demo-
Gratis in this and other southern states
advocated the disfranchise amendments
to their state constitutions believing
that by so doing they were tearing
away the most solid \ impregnable
barrier against republican success in
the future.
Now the question is is 20 1Ie cOnse-
quences OF the Acknowledgement of the
negro. For the first time IN The history
OF the republican party in this state it
has turned its back upon the black man.,
has driven him out Of it's party as far as
taking part in its organization and de-
alterations are concerned. Fer thirty
four years the negro was the mainstay
OF that party in our state, voting its
ticket solidly at every election. and in
fact giving it it's only strength. Not
until the democrats strike down this
support Of the republicans do the latter
find hat they do not want the negro
In its ranks. The negroes as members
of party conventions and audiences at
public speakings, without the use of the
ballot are no aid to the republicans, SO
they drive them forth with the declara-
ton that they are tired of them and in
tend to form a white republic an party,
and they are making every effort to do
so. The mOmenutous qr-stion now is:
Will they succeed2
Have the republicans made as great a
mistake from party standpoint in turn
ing their backs upon the negroes as
soon as many of them were disfran-
chised as they did in putting the ballot
in their hands and welcoming them into
the party? Their experience in forming |
Il white mans party il otEer states
would indicate that this ELAN is a fail
NAN II AOSAOSS nave p-CiI S-llIilllllSu 1
from politics in South Carolina and Mis-
sissippi for several years. Still no
white republican party has sprang up in
either state. Senator McLaurjn, of the
former state, backed by the influence of
the administration and given control of
the federal patronage, made strenuous
efforts TO establish his Commercial de-
mOcracy," which was only al adjunct
to the republican party, and he failed
most signally. The state is as solidly
democratic in the most partisan sense
of that term as it was just after Hamp-
ton wrested it from negro rule.
The action of the republican party
and its battling for the establishment OF
a white mans party is being watched
with great interest from beyond the Dor
ders Of our state as well as within
them. There is probably more for the
future of our state in the settlement of
this question than the mere establish
ment of a foothold of that party in our
midst. From the success or defeat of
this movement may come conditions
which will have great weight IT settling
the vexed negro problem.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07

The Southern railroad has advanced
the wages of the greater part of the
employees Of the shops at Spencer, ".
c., commencing with October 1st. The
effect of the increase Of wages Is TO add
two thousand dollars to the monthly
roll.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07

Rudyard Kipling's new book Just
SO Stories illustrated by himself Is
just issued by the publishing house Of
Doubleday, Page & Co, of New York.
This is the first one of his books that
Kipling has ever illustrated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07

Louisville puts up with baseball and
theatre performances on Sundays, but
the line is drawn at prize fighting
week days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07
The Big Racket Store,
GEO. u. '"OprietOr.
STAN HERINC BANKER

Mr.. ]. l.. Leutz. president Of the Com
mercial Bank Of Lenoir, y. c., as well
as merchant at Hudson. N. c., was a
confirmed stammerer.a and he came to see
DR.. G. W. Randolph, that noted special
ist Of the voice from st. Louis. who Is
now at Hotel Dorsett. Raleigh. N. C..
and ne cured him In two days. He went
home the happiest man n North Caro-
lima. Write him with stamp IL you
u this. Many stammerers are
cured now from several states, all leave
rejoicing. Read what the North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate. Baptist Her
AID, Progressive Farmer say Of him.
Name this to a stamerer please.
lie r. Smith, Hillsboro. N. c.. have been
tiers OF enquiry. Many others are being
sep - II
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07

Russell Sage says The only way to
remedy the financial conditions is to
put the brakes N.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15

To School TsUsTEEs, TEACHERS,
AND CITIZENS: Our Governor, S. r.
VanSant, has appointed Wednesday,
Jan. Goth, a Mckinley Memorial
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
MR.. PRYOR VERY LOW.

George Pryor is not excepted to
live but short time, owing to the
cancer on his neck. All children
have been summoned. Elsie Pryor
McDougall being now on her way
from Alberta. Prof. Leonard Pryor,
teacher Of school in Minneapolis,
is here while, Miss Imogene Pryor,
who teaches in the schools at Nor
gan, is also here, her place at Nor
gan being temporarily filed by Miss
Susie Tenney.
8. " Ellison came up from Nor
gan last Monday evening.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15

head cheese, but after reporting his
conclusions he was told that there
was not, and the matter was dropped
temporarily.
Mr.. Schmahl ate single thin
slice of the cheese. Dana ate but a
quarter, and yet the latter suffered
as severely as did the former, and
the two suffered worse than any of
the patients reported.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.

To School TSUsTEEs, TEACHERS,
AND CITIZENS: Our Governor, S. R.
VanSant, has appointed Wednesday,
Jan. 29th, a Mckinley Memorial
Day. it being the birthday Of our
late amented President, who died
so very tragically at Buffalo. Our
governor desires US, as patriotic
citizens to remember the date of Nc
kinley's birth by the contribution
to the erection of fitting monu-
ment to the memory Of him, that we,
asa patriotic people may express
our love in this token.
AS chairman of the county auxili-
ary committee, cooperating with the
State committee, [ ask you to make
a contribution to this association.
No one is expected to give a large
amount, but everyone IS expected
to give his mite. I will suggest
that all teachers on Wednesday,
Jan. Goth, have some appropriate
exercises, and that they invite all
friends Of the district to the school
houses, and there let the Offering be
taken. The collection may be sent
direct to Chas. Cairns, Minneapolis,
MIMI, or to myself.
The national trustees propose to
send out a souvenir to each contri-
butor, hence each contributor S
name must be plainly written
| call upon all postmasters, all ed
itors, all teachers. all school district
officers, and all citizens to assist in
this matter. Let US show the State.
committee that Redwood county is a
patriotic one. Remember the date
of the Offering, Wednesday after
noon, Jan. 10Th, 1902.
S. J. RACE, Supt.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
REP HIRS TO COURT HOUSE.
County Commissioners Vote 10 Make Ex-
tensive improvements in the
Basement, Etc.
A Cement Sidewalk is to be Constructed
Around the Entire Court
House Block.

One Of the most important lRef
the county commissioners Ahe
regular January meeting, Rch
closed last Friday noon, 1$S8he
adoption Of resolution q e
by Commissioner McCor4 III,
which called for the appoihta Sbf
a'committee a to award the COZ tfact
for cementing the entire basement
of the court house and make such
other improvements as should be
made, grade the court house grounds
ana construct a cement sidewalk
around the entire block, to take the
place of the wooden sidewalk now
there, a large portion of which is
rotted. The adoption of the resolu-
ti9n means the expenditureof 81, 500
or more to improve the court house
grounds during the present year.
There was considerable discus
sion over the resolution, when it
was presented by Mr.. McCorquo-
dale at the session Thursday even
ing. Commissioner Aftermath was
inclined to buck any resolution in
voiving the expenditure of any sum
OF money on court house grounds,
st 4.
probably hoping some day to have
an opportunity to submit a county
seat removal proposition to the place
where he resides-Wabasso. The
other commissioners all seemed to
ebe in favor of the matter, however,
contending that the basement i'm
provements and other interior i'm
.provements should be made to com
ply with the spresentiments made by
several grand juries at previous
terms Of court, and further, mas:
4 much as a new sidewalk was peces-
sary around the square, a durable
and practically everlasting side
walk might as we'll be constructed.
1t took the commissioners an hour
or more to settle the question, which
was done by a vote, resulting in the
adoption of resolution by vote OF
four to !, Commissioner Aftermath
being the one to record his vote in
the negative.
The GAZETTE was again made the
official paper of Redwood county, it
being stipulated that the former
paper furnish supplements Of all
Official matter to the other legal
newspapers of the county.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
TAX COMMISSION REPORT.
Some of the Salient Features Of the Bill
Prepared by the Commissioners.

The tax commission made it's re-
port to Gov. VanSant last Friday,
and the Governor will call an extra
session of the legislature to meet on
Feb. 4th for the purpose of consider
ing the report Some of the salient
features of the report Of the tax com
mission, which that body has pre-
pared into bill for legislative con-
sideration, are as follows:
Railway gross earnings tax is not
changed, but the gross earnings
idea is not extended.
Street railways assessed on ad
valorem basis, requiring full state
ment from the company, the value
of the franchise to be added
Other public service corporations,
including gas, water, electric, pow
er, wharf and boom companies, as
sessed on their franchises, deduct
ing from the stocks and bonds the
value of real and personal property.
Creates a permanent tax commits
sion.
Abolishes the state board of feoual-
ization and substitutes state board
Of review, consisting Of the COVER
nor, auditor, secretary Of state, at
torney general and tax commissions
ers.
Exemption on personal property
|Sfeduced from 500 to $25.
Removes application of statute Of
limitations from taxes due.
Adds omitted taxes Of current
year to those of subsequent years,
with interest. s. s8s= 7S
Requires exhaustive reports from
ali iinufviitdiua11ss, 1iir1s and corpori;ts'
tiOnS
All property must be listed at it's
true value and taxpayers are re
quired to list their property under
oath.
Time of listing property is changed
from May ! to April |, and all taxes
are made due Jan. Is.
County auditors are required to
compile and printa list OF all assess
ments in the county,and mail them
to each taxpayer.
; Personal property taxes become
delinquent March i and are a lien
upon the owners real property il
not paid.
Provides for county supervisor
OF assessments, to be elected bv the
people.
Provides that the state board Of
review shall assess mining property
upon ad valorem basis as real estate.
Requires assessors to view pro-
perty assessed and abolishes the
town board Of review while retain
ing the town assessor.
An amendment to the state con-
stitution is proposed, removing GER
tain restrictions upon tax legisla-
ton. This proposed amendment
suggests:
That the. power of taxation shall
never besurrendered or suspended.
That all taxes shall be uniform
upon the same class of property.
That the legislature may appor-
tion the amount of revenue to be
raised in the various counties.
That the legislature may authorize
municipalities to levy for local i'm
provements either upon the proper
ty fronting or upon that to be bene-
flied.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
Important to Spectacle Wearers.

Prof. Albert Myer, the distinguished
eye-sight specialist of New York. will
be IN town Wednesday and Thursday,
Jan, 22d and 23d, and will operate in
the jewelrv store of E. A. Luscher.
Better make q note of this if you
need glasses
The Redwood gazette., 1902-01-15
Pains in the Back

Are symptoms OF a a<weak, torpid or
stagnant condition of the kidneys or
liver, and are warning it is extremely
hazardous to neglect, so important
is a healthy action Of these organs.
They are commonly attended by loss
of energy, lack OF courage, and some
times by gloomy foreboding and de-
spondency.
had pains IN my back, could not sleep
and when got up in the morning felt
worse than the night before. began TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla and now can
sleep and get up feeling rested and able to.
do my work. attribute my cure entirely
to Hoods Sarsaparilla." Mas. j. n. PERRY.
care b. s. Copeland, Pike Road, Ala.
Hoods Jarsapdrilla
and Pits
Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve
the back, and build up the whole system.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
EIartlaIld.

Mrs. Clara Bartlett is in Portland.
The Ladies' Aid met, Thursday, with
Mrs. Lucy Buck.
Mrs William Frye OF Newport was the
guest OF Mrs. T. A. Linn, last week.
DIR. Charles A. Moulton was in Port
land Friday and Saturday.
T. A. Anderson of Augusta visited his
parents several days recently.
The Outlook club meets with Mrs.
Anna F. Osborne, Saturday. Dec. 49,
Irving Brown, who was injured by the
accidental discharge OF gun recently
seems to be doing as well as can be ex-
pected.
Rev. Mr. Smith of Waterville occupied
the pulpit in the Baptist church. Sunday.
At the last meeting of the Epworih
League the following officers were elected:
President, w. L. Dow; vice presidents,
Alzada Cook, Eta Barnes. Mrs. c. H
Tohonnet, Mrs Hattie Dore; treasurer,
Mrs. J. Nj. Schwartz; secretary, Miss
Lou Rowell.
Miss Dorothy Elliot, teacher in the
schools at Dexter, is passing her vacation
with friends in town.
Elmer Fuller, a student in Hebron
Academy, is the guest of his parents, n.
c. Fuller and wife.
Fred Cyr, the head OF the firm known
as Cyr Bros who own large granite
ouarries north of this village, will move
his family to Watervlle where he has
purchased a house Mr.. Cyr is an enter
prising man apd we regret his removal.
The Outlook club gave supper and
entertainment, Thursday evening. Dec
d. The supper and entertainment were
success in every respect, considerable
sum of money being cleared, which is to
go towards reading room in this town.
The fownspeople turned out to the sup
per and they were in attendance at the
entertainment. which followed. in equal
numbers. AT the entertainment Miss
Bertha Cherrington of Boston gave a
beautiful piano solo. Mrs. Williams
sang with Miss Lena Nj. Smith as ac-
companist Elmer Fuller gave several
selections on the mandolin. Misses
Tena and Frances Lance, sang several
pieces and Miss Hazel Williams recited
"How Grandma Danced the Minuet."
.Reveries OF a Bachelor" was an inter-
esting feature and the tableaux at the
close OF the entertainment was beautiful,
especially the one which represented
Easter Lilies" by little Mary Packard
and little Emma Varney.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11

Talk about fish and things of the
sea- said he who claimed to be sea
faring man "'Twas in the year-well,
II was good while ago and we were
floating somewhere around-well. one
of the Oceans One day we were head
ing SOU by sou'west latitude forget
exactly which when n ripple in the
water suggested the presence of a
shark. You can always tell II shark
by its ripple. Hes got one of his own:
We never landed Il good specimen. and
when he showed his head | could well
tell he was Il ten footer. | always was
quick and precise y knife in me
mouth. n jump. and landed headfore-
most between the sharks jaws. Quick
as flash | turned around. With me
knife | cut holes through his sides for
my legs and arms 10 pass through and
swan back 10 the ship. Well he WAS
fine morsel. that fish WAS. and we
lived on him for weeks. Is it true?
Well"-and lie displayed Il splinter from
the handle of the knise. - Harper $
Monthly .,u.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
No Serious. Drawback.

Bridget WAS engaged TO be married
10 young plumber. Terence Dolan by
name and when, two weeks before the
day set for the wedding. she fell down
the cellar stairs she WAS in the depths
of woe.
I'VE broke out one o my front
teeth she walled to her mistress, and
my teeth has been my best beauty
ma am, Manny's the time Terence has
had me show 'em to his friends and
remarked how fine they were! Oh,
what'll doY Whatll | do
Tell Terence all about 1t when he
comes tonight and I'm sure he'll say
he's only glad you were not more Sc
verely injured" said her mistress. but
Bridget shook her head and refused to
be conforted.
"'Twould be better for me If I'd
broke some of my bones" she said
gloomily. and maybe all of en-
That evening after Terence had come
and gone Bridget appeared before her
mistress. tile gloom gone and her face
set in broad smile.
Il towld him all about it, she said
gayly. and he says to me, Whats u
tooth more or less When it comes to
cookin'Y he says carelesslike and pass
ed on to Cassidy's wake as If twas no
matter at ALL
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Jack man.

A cold wave struck here, Monday
which was so severe that children on
their way from school nearly persisted.
Tuesday morning. the thermometer
was FL below zero.
Monday. George L. Smith started with
men and four horses to cross Attean
Lake, but found the ice was not yet
strong enough to carry. One pair broke
through and he was obliged to return to
Jackman.
DR.. Nichols is on trip to the camps
Of H. r. McKenny. this week.
While the wind was blowing gale.
Monday morning, a fire started in one
OF the rooms al the Henderson House,
but was discovered in time to confine 1t
to that one without further damage
Emma Newton accompanied by her
sister. Edith. returped to her school at
Chatlestown. Me. this week.
A man from Pooler & Thibadeaus
camp was brought here, Monday, badly
hurt by falling tree.
Colby aId Newton will start their
men for the woods, Monday. the 18th
where they are to haul from the yard to
the landing.
Joseph Gilber, had good horse badly
cut on the leg last week.
The business of the villagers now is
wood hauling of which we will need
plenty il this weather holds long.
Mrs. Eta Colby has been elected
chairman OF the committee to keep the
church cleaned and lamps in order
D. Hancox is making many improve
ments 10 his store. Jonas Holden is
doing the Work for him.
Gardiner Holden from the Spencer
visited his parents, Saturday.
The c. P. mail train is so often late
that it is not safe to look for mail before
6 p. m. instead Of 2 p. m. as scheduled.
A boy baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mclntire, Dec 3.
The friends of Addie Newton remem-
bered her birthday, Dec. 8. for she
received many presents both for souvenirs
and usefulness
The funeral of Willie Craft was we'll
attended. The burial was in the family
lot at Moose River by the side of his
mother and little brothers.
Amanda Craft was here from Quebec
to attend the funeral of her brother
recently shot. She will remain with her
father few days and then re,ura to her
work in Quebec.
The w. w. society meets with Mrs.
Armstrong. this week.
About 10 p. m Monday night fire
started in the basement OF the Hender-
son House which was we'll under way
when discovered Mr.. Henderson with
the fire extinguisher entered the base
ment from the outside and soon had it
checked, but found that it had spread to
many plac and between the floors caus-
fng the cutting away of several places
to get to the fire. The boardtrs and
family had retired and when awakened
made their escape in their Eight cloth s
across the street to DR.. Moling's. The
wind was blowing a fearful gale and it
was 20 below zero. Had this building
burned it would been hard to save the
village. N
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
A Lack of Firmuess,

A very matter of fact old gentleman
the other day called to see neighbor,
an old Irishwoman, who had been all
ing for some time, when the following
conversation took place at the door:
And how do you find yourself today,
Bridget|
"Sure, your honor. I'm mighty bad.
This shocking weather II be the end
OF me. I'll be dead woman before
long"
saying that for the last twenty years!
I'll tell ye what it is-ye want tirmness
o. mind. Fin day for yer deeing and
stick tae it!"-London Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Fairfield Center.

Mr.. Robert d. Rice is very seriously
i'll at his home.
Mr. Rodney Jones returned from an
extended Western trip, last week.
Mr.. z. H. Tozier will leave, Tuesday,
for Portland where he will serve on the
jury of the U. S. Court.
Our telephone line has been extended
up the Ridge road and several new tele-
phones added during the past week.
Mr.. Lester Holway returned. Saturday
evening, from Portland where he has
been serving on the Grand Jury for a
week past.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Holt are the
happy parents OF a little daughter, born
Nov. 80
Mrs. Charles Bickford is very i'll at
her home here.
Victor Grange elected the following
officers for the year 1903 Master,
Warren Balentine; Overseer, Chas.
Williams Lecturer Angler Goodwin |;
Steward. Arthur Howe; Asst. Steward.
Leland Kicker; Chaplain, Mrs. Clara
Hope; Treasurer. M. F. Archer; Sec
rotary, J. A Jones; Gate Keeper, George
Tobey; Pomona, Clara Tibbe,ts, Flora,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Fairfield.

The funeral of the late Joseph Davis
was held at his late home at O'Clock.
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. H. NJ. Ives
pastor Of the Baptist church. oficiated.
William Grcder, who has been EN-
ployed as night clerk at The Gerald for
some time past, has severed his connec-
ton with the hotel and gone to Skowhe-
gan. where he has position.
The Kennebec District Lodge OF Good
Templars was held at Files hall. Fairfield,
on Wednesday, Dec. 10. There will also
be a meeting in the evening. Frank w.
Gowen, past international lecturer and
organizer of the order. and other promi-
nent members we're present.
The funeral Of the late Selden {.
Scammon took place from his late home,
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev,
lanes Peardon. pastor of the UnIver-
salist church oficiated. The bearers
were w. S Simpson, w. F. Mitchell A.
P, Morrill, and A. H. otman. The re-
mains were inferred in Maplewood Gem
etery.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11

Dairymen's Association. In the after
noon session Thursday Mr.. Ellis had
very interesting paper, entitled "rhe
Dairy Cow as a farm renovator.' Mr..
Ellis is a pleasing speaker and one of the
best informed dairymen in the state
He and his son keep large herd OF
COWS and they do an extensive dairy
business.
The Concord mine that was purchased
a few weeks ago by hester Bailey and
Others is being worked by small crew
of men, principally along the prospec.,
tive line to determine the amount OF
lead, zinc, iron aud silver it contains.
We understand that there are not more
than five or six men at present but II
Developments are favorable more ex-
tensive operations will be conducted In
the spring Tradition tells, and in this
case it is undoubtedly true, that years
ago, many years before the memory OF
the oldest now living, native OF Arson
was accustomed to visit this place and
make lead bullets for the Indians to use
in their warfare. 1t would seem that
this place was known and visited by the
red man long time before the sound
of the settlers axe.