The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
OUR GREENSBORO BUDGET.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Greensboro. y. c.. June ..

interested in insurance. both life and
fire. 1t Is the home Office OF two OF the
latte- and n OF the former. and at diff
ferent periods in the past few years.
the fire companies have had a stand up
tight against the Southeastern Tariff
Association. and each time have come
out Of the waging OF active hostilities
with colors flying and their business
Intact. The fight has always been over
rates. The recent legislation by the
Northeastern Tariff Association as %
increase of rates, at the annual session
held at Old Point Comfort. Va. has stir
Iagain.
1t so happens that the agents OF ns
Greensboro companies generally repre-
sent also association companies. and
the association has ordered that these
Iagents charge the % per cent advance
for the Greensboro companies and has
ANNOUNCED that rates will be thrown
topen they refuse to do this.
The Insurance Field. a leading insur-I
ance journal. in connection with its re-
port Of the associations annua meetinSI
states that, lively times are expected
up in North Carolina unless the Green's
boro companies COLLECT the % per cent
advance" The Greensboro companies
have refused most positively to do this
and it depends upon the local insurance
agents in each town as to how it is go
ing to work out. If an agent refuses
to a the rates, the aSsociatio1 n
companies will either withdraw from his
agency or throw open the rates at that
place.
Golfer, SaWney & Co, proprietorS of
the finishing mills here, the only plant
of the kind in the south. shipped twelve
solid car loads of their goods Saturday.
They were billed to all parts Of the
world, South America, Africa, China,
Europe and the United States. Expan-
sion in trade is a reality with this estab-
lishment and has been for some time.
Mr.. j. r. Cutchin bought three houses
and lots Saturday from Mr.. NJ. Work
man. They are on adjoining lots on
North Forbes street. Real estate men
tell me that never in the history of the
city has there been a more steady
demanded for lots and dwellings, by
purchasers Or renters, it being almost
Impossible to keep up with the demand
for the latter class of patrons. The
houses here for rent are generally mod
fern, with comforts and conveniencieS
not often seen, and prices are very rea-l
sonable. This, together with reasonable
prices for eligible building lots, Is at
tracing a splendid class of good settlers
here, not only for business purposes,
but as a residence town n to educate
their children at the excellent schools
of all grader.
Joseph J. Stone & Co., have purchas-
led the Greensboro Book Store. and TAX
len charge.
The Guilford Battle Ground directors
have begun to make arrangements for
the Fourth Of JULY celebration this
year. Mr.. P. d. Gold. Jr.. has been
elected to take charge of the prepara-I
|tions. such as raising funds. selecting
commmittees, programme. etc. He IS
president of the Young Mems Business
Association. of Greensboro. and active
in all good works.
There was a civil service examination
of applicants for postal clerks and car
Iriers held here Saturday. with ten pres
lent. Their names have not yet been
lgiven out, the authorities saying 1t is
against regulations. which Is news to
this correspondent, as such inforIna-I
ton is obtained elsewhere.
Judge Boyd went to Washington yes
lterday to speed the commencement of
work on the federal court house and
Ipostoffice. He has been holding court
lin the cramped quarters in the small
lcounty court room eve since he camel
on the bench, and says he IS very tired
lof roosting a way from home. The
work ia expected to begin July LIST, butt
his purpose is to have it started beforel
that time if possible.
Judge Neal arrived this morning and
Iopened court. Next week the regularI
two weeks term begins. but on petitlonl
the governor gave this week as a special
term for the trial of criminal cases.
more particularly for the trial of thel
indictments against the Revolution cot
$op mills for maintaining a "dam'I
nuisance. This case will. If tried take
up a full week. but the indications noWl
are that it will not be prosecuted. The
was understood to be set for Mon
day. but Judge Neal has fixed Wednes-i
day to begin it, and the solicitor will
devote today and Tuesday to disposing
of the Jail cases, there being eight now
in confinement.
Sam Dula, a white man sent on from
High Point in default of payment OF q
SIS fine and costs was placed in jail to-
day.
from holding Iredell court will have SIX,
weeks at home before taking up judi
.cial cares again.
The directors of the Greensboro Base
Ball and Athletic Association will hold
a meeting tonight to make arrange-l
ments for an enlarged grand stand at
the park n for further improvements
to the grounds. In this connection cam
dor compels the unpleasant statement
that the conduct of some of
the Charlotte team here on the grounds
was very offensive to many ladies. and
was conducive to trouble, had they not
begged their male friends to avoid a row.
The game is ~splendidly ~patronized here
by the best people, and a repetition of
thugishness by any one would prove
'perilous to the offender again.
City Engineer Bandy commenced toll
day the survey for the sewer to thel
new American Cigar Company factory
building.
Evangelist Stuart preached a charac-
|~teristic sermon TO a crowded church onl
West Market street last night. He left
this morning for Wilkesboro, where he
and Sam Jones are going to conduct aEl
old fashioned great revival meeting.