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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22

Asheville, \. c., May 2O.-Under fair
skies and with a long entry list the
tournament Of the Southern Golf AS
scciation began today. There were
thirty-six entries for the qualifying
round and all but one of those entering
appeared. In the morning the scores
were good. Andrew Manson, Of Darien-
Ca. stood we'll ahead with a score of
So in the two rounds. Mr.. Edwards.
the champion of Texas, came second
with 81. In the first nine holes during
the Afternoon Mr.. Manson broke the
record for the Swannanoa links, making
the round in forty strokes.
Mr.. Manson won the gold medal Of
fered by the association for the best
score. his total being ia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
WILMINGTON n. c. MAY 22. 1903

:'What state are you from?" asked
the general.
Alabama"
All right Alabama. Let's have q
private from Alabama.
The delegate was not able to pro-
duce his man. and the general re-
marked:
We'll, the commander in chief will
assume the responsibility Of putting an
Alabama private on that committee at
a later time
General Gordon then introduced to
the convention Miss Lucy L. Hill. Of
Chicago daughter of General a. P.
Hill. She was accorded q most en-
thuSiaStic welcome.
This closed the business Of the con-
vention, the hour for the memorial
service having arrived
The Sons of Veterans met again to-
day and listened to the reports of va
rlous committees. Tonight a ball was
given under their auspices to the spon-
Sors and maids of honor in the audi
tOrium.
TOmorrows session Of the veterans
organization will be largely taken up
by the reports Of the committee on ere
dentials and resolutions.
General Jos. Wheeler arrived today
to take part in the reunion and Will re-
main until it is ended
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
Murdered by a Negro.

Zebulon, Ga, May 20.-George Wor-
then, a young merchant Of Piedmont,
on the Southern railway in the lower
part Of this county, was murdered last
night. Mr.. Worthen left home late
yesterday evening in his buggy Fail
ing to return. search. was Instituted
for him this morning, when his body
was found near Piedmont. his head
being badly crushed.
Mr.. Worthen had Harry Collier, col
ored. arrested and put in Jail here a
few days ago. and Collier was heard to
say that he intended to kill Worthen
when he was released
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
Two Killings in Ala nbam

Gadsden, Ala. May 20.-News has
reached Gadsden of the shooting of Will
Wood. Jr.. by Deputy Sheriff Cecil Grif-
fin, al Ball Play. ten miles above Gads-
den this morning. Deputy Sheriff Grif-
fin had a warrant for Wood, issued in
1901, charging him with assault with
intent 10 murder. He resisted arrest
and threatened TO kill Griffin where
upon the deputy Shot and killed him.
No blame attaches TO Griffin, as Wood
was regarded as a desperate character.
Scottsboro. Ala, May 20.-Thomas H
Kennedy, a photographer, shot John
Young twice with a pistol at Hollywood
last night, Young dying in about thir,
ty minutes. The trouble arose over al
legged slanderous remarks about the
Kennedy family.
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Confessed That He Killed His Neigh
hOr.

Tifton, Ga. May 2O.-Jos. Jernigan. a
farmer, surrendered himself TO the sher-
iff this afternoon and made the state
ment that he had killed w NJ Golden,
a neighboring farmer, on the public
road several miles from town. Accord
ing TO Jernigan's story he and Golden
had not been friends for a long time.
This afternoon they met in the road.
A quarrel was begun, when Golden
drew a knife and rushed on Jernigan
who shot him dead. There was no wit
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22

Old Point Comfort. Va, May 20.-The
annual convention of the Southeastern
Tariff Association was called to order
in the ball room of the Chamberlain
hotel today at noon. Three business
sessions We're held and the association
will remain in session until tomorrow
The report of William Z. Chaplin, of
Atlanta was read at the morning
meeting. committee of twenty-five
was appointed TO consider the report
and make such recommendations upon
it as they deem wise.
The afternoon session was devoted
largely to the discussion of cotton
risks.
The night meeting was given over TO
various matters of no general interest
1t is understood that an agreement
will be reached tomorrow on the pro-
posed higher rates of insurance
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where Mr.. Bowen adds a word in ex-
planatIOn to the effect that the above
note was dictated late at night to the
British and Italian ambassadors and
the German minister and by them
cabled to their respective governments.
The diplomats concerned objected to
the word dictated because they felt
the inference might be drawn that
they We're taking instructions from
Nenezuela's plenipotentiary.
ARE THEY ALL THERE?
Washington, May 2O.-Ellis H. Rob
erts the United States treasurer, has
approved a committee of seven persons
to make a detailed count of the bonds
IN the bond vault of the treasury. This
vault contains all the bonds. mostly
those of the United States, that are
held by the treasurer in trust for ma
tiOnal banks as security for either cir
culation of the banks or public moneys
deposited with them. There has been
vault since Mr.. Roberts took charge of
hi~ office six years ago. Mr.. Roberts
says there is no particular reason for
making the count at this time.
THE KISCHINEFF MASSACRE.
Washington. May 2O.-Another large
batch of resolutions came to the state
department today all relating to the
Jewish massacre at Kischineff The
department is acknowledging in prop
er terms the receipt of all these with
promises of consideration. AS the Rus
sian government apDears to have done
what 1t could to restore order in the
ishing the perpetrators of the outrages
officially, there is said to be no ground
for United States intervention or even
representation at this time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22

Philadelphia. May pa dispatch re-
ceIvcd at the maritime exchange to-
jag announces that the British bark
Skado has arri.ed at Black river, ia
raaica ,.nd reports that on April 20th
go miles Oft Cape Charles size passed
through water co .,cc.ti for miles With
oil. This probably explains tha loss RI
the tCnkeI :. V. Luckerh1ch which left
sabine Pass n March 18th for Marcus
Hook. Pa loaded with oil. Since the
dare of sailing the LUCk"nbach has not
tern heard from ani .'Gs Dc"n E'vep
" for lost. She carried Craw Of -
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OhiO's Centennial.

ChiiLcotke. O., May 20.-Thc c.=nt"n-
nrll 1f Chio's Statehood WAS cclc":..ted
t'"lav aud Will continue tcmor.'pH The
city S beautifully decorated The
'iLE> programmes .:br'S:sr = H,;':r"ss.4S
n 'It ICal TOPICS Il ~ ''e'I---'''t Ia 4
.:.ea 80 in the city park. The CiVI"
U:.rade II ursday afta"acon and dis
~ nj fireworks on NM -:day night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
GREAT THRONGS
The People of Havana Turned Out in
Immene Numbers-The Celebration
tiOns and the President Held a Re-
view Mt the Punta-Great Guns
Secretary Root Cables COngratu-
Iations to President Palma.

Havana, May 20.-The celebration of
Cuba's independence day, the first OF
the establishment of the Cuban repub-
lie, began at midnight with the illuni-
nation Of the fronts of the principal
clubs, the sending up of rockets and
the screeching of steam whistles. Bus
mess was completely suspended and the
streets were thronged with people.
President Palma, accompanied by the
cabinet officers and city and provincial
officials, drove to the Punta where he
reviewed the members of the police and
fire departments and then, accompa-
MED by Secretary OF State Zaldo, he
was driven up the PradO to the palace,
continually acknowledging the saluta-
thoroughfare.
At noon the guns Of Cabanas fortress
announced that exactly a year had
elapsed since the birth Of the Cuban
republic and Immediately thereafter the
rural guards and artillery paraded on
the plaza in front of the palace and
We're reviewed by the president.
During the review of the troops Unit
ed States Minister Squiers was the only
foreigner in the presidents party which
occupied the central balcony OF the pal
ace. The feature of the review was the
smart appearance of the mounted rural
guards who We're enthusiastically cheer
ed.
Dispatches received here from several
of the Cuban cities indicated that the
holiday was universally celebrated
throughout the island.
OUR CONGRATULATION
Washington. May 20.-Secretary Root
today sent President Palma, Of Cuba,
the following telegram of c0ngratula-
ton:
accept hearty congratulate upon
the first anniversary of the establish
ment of the independent government of
Cuba, and upon the strength and wis
dom with which you have conducted
your great office. The year of success
full administration and respect for law
has confounded the enemies Of Cuba
and strengthened the courage and
hope of her friends. You have my sim
cere and earnest wishes for continued
prosperity.'
Secretary Root received the following
reply from President Palma:
THE government and people Of the
United States are entitled to the ever
lasting gratitude Of the people Of Cuba
who midst the happiness they enjoy to-
day do not forget how much they are
obliged to the American people for the
share they took in helping to gain in
Dependence and freedom and send to
them, through me- their sincerest wish
es for the uninterrupted prosperity of
| the great republic and the personal well
fare of President Roosevelt and the
| members of his cabinet. At the same
| time send you and family the warm
| est testimony of my since friendship
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Safe Blower Arrested.

New York, May 20.-Sanluel Temple.
who says his home is IN MOnt1na was
arrested in Newark. y. =. today on
charge Of having blown open the safe
Of the Catasauqua Steel and Iron Com
Dany at CataSauqua, Pa. and stolen
$1,000 worth of platinum. The booty is
said to have been recovered The p0-
lice SaT Temple is the !a4Iier OF j gang
OF afc crackers that has been Operat-
i'!c- in Pennsylvania. Virginia and West
y .rgIn:a.
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Great Conflagration in Manila.

Manila, May 20.-Two thousand ma
tive houses have been destroyed by
fire in the Tondo District of Manila
About 5000 persons are homeless and
are being fed and sheltered by the mu-
nicipality. The damage IS estimated at
1000 900 pesos.
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Not Guilty of Seditfon,

Manila. May 20.-The supreme court
has decided that Dorr and O'Brien. re-
spectively the proprietor and editor Of
Freedom. are not guilty of sedition.
MesSrS. Dorr and OBrien were ar
rested on the charge of sedition in pub
fishing an article from an American
periodical, to which the editor of Free
dom agreed and added remarks of his
own, censuring the United States COM
missions rule.
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TAMPA CELEBRATING.

Tampa, Fla, May 2O.-The anniver-
sary of Cuban independence was appro-
priately celebrated here today. The
celebration opened with salvos of artil-
cry and included music, speeches, fire
works and balls. The city is elaborate
ly decorated. especially in the Cuban
suburbs at Ybor City and West Tampa.
The celebration will continue three dys
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
DOingS at the Capital OF
the Great Republic
Yesterday
WHAT'S WRONG?

The Promotion of Over Three Thous-
and P0stOffice Clerks Cancelled. [.
End of the Investigation by the
Department Not in Sight-Ofi cials
Tennessee HOId-Up-BOnds in the
Treasury to be COunted-The I<is-
Chineff Massacre.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
For the Persecuted Jews.

New York, May 20.-Daniel Guggen-
helm, treasurer Of the Isrealite Relief
fund, today received a check for 5000
from Secretary of State John Hay for
the relief of the sufferers at Kischineff
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-05-22
Mr. Gates Needs Rest,

London, May 20.-John W. Gates by
the advice Of his physician has decided
temporarily to abstain from business.
The doctor says Mr. Gates requires q
rest. The cold which he suffered from
shortly after his arrival from New
York recently has aggravated an old
stomach trouble. Mr.. Gates. Conse-
quently is remaining in his ~OOn.
The independent., 1903-02-05
Select Good Seed

It is barely possible that farmers do
not pay the amount OF attention TO Sc
lecting seeds for planting that they
ought to. 1t is an evidence of good
farming that a large number Of farm
ers, and always the successful ones,
are paying strict attention to the kind
of seeds they plant, especially that OF
seed corn. This year corn grown on
the bottom lands as rule will not
grow and the very poor season OF last
year makes good seed corn matter or
more than usual interest as only corn
grown under most favorable circum-
stances and by thoroughly experienced
seed men will grow. One of the most
conscientious seed firms in this whole
western country and in. fact in the
United States, is Van SAINT & Sons OF
Farragut, Ia, whose advertisements
are running in this paper Mr.. Van
SAINT says that he would rather not
have a single sale during the year 1903
than to make one mistake and have
one farmer disappointed in the seed
corn bought of him. This is the char
acter of a man who has conscience
he has a feeling of relief as the re-
sponsibility he feels of supplying only
good seeds to his customers has been
lifted off his shoulders. Any one deal
ing with a man of this character, es-
pecially when he has had thirty years
of actual experience in growing seed
corn, will not regret it. Another thing,
all of the qualities which he attributes
to his corn will be found in the grow
ing crop next year A careful reading
of his advertisements will pay any
farmer and a postal card sent to w
w. Van SAINT & Sons, Farragut. Ia,
will receive by return mail samples
of his seed corn, free Of charge, and a
neat pamphlet telling the qualities of
his corn and other items of interest
to corn raisers. Write them today.
The independent., 1903-02-05
Reliable Hail Insur ance Can be Pro-
cured.

Notwithstanding the fact that sew
eral hail insurance companies have in
the past four years ceased doing bust
ness. with practically nothing paid for
losses, there is at least one company
doing business in this state that can
be relied upon. The United Mutual
Hail Insurance Association, of Lin
coin, Neb., was incorporated January
4, 1899 Since that time it has paid
to 1,949 policy holders the enormous
sum of STAT ,326.70 in losses. 1t has
paid loss of s1,577 on one policy. It
would seem from the above figures
that this company is perfectly re-
liable, and further that this class of
risk is one for which every one rails
ing crops should have protection. This
company has divided the state into
| two districts, the division being be-
| tween ranges eight and nine west of
the sixth principal meridian. The av-
erage cost in the eastern part of the
state the past three years has been
2 ga per cent upon the amount in
sured, while the western part has cost
per cent. In the eastern district the
limit of assessment is 1-2 per cent,
and is not called for until October /.
while in the western it is per cent,
and must be paid May Is, or before the
risk is assumed by the company.
The following are few of the hun
dreds of letters received from members
who have had losses. They speak for
themselves.
Seward. Neb., Nov. %, 1902.-United
Mutual Hail Ins. Assn, Lincoln, Neb.
-Sirs: Your favor of November 20
to hand. Permit me to thank you for
your prompt settlement of my claim
The independent., 1903-02-05

Mr.. Chas. Spahr in his book The
Present Distribution of Wealth in the
United States" says that for $4,650,-
600 900 shares (railroad stock), now in
existence the original investors GER
tainly paid no more than $4650,0OO,
or 10 per cent of their face value, and
probably less, hence shares reputed
to return about two per cent per an
mum, are really returning about IL
per cent on the actual Investment
Pueblo Courier.
The independent., 1903-02-05
GOOD WORDS FROM GOOD
PEOPLE.
HIGHLY COMMENDATORY AUTO
GRAPH LETTTRS TO THE .,
NUMBER OF 200 HAVE
BEEN RECEIVED BY -
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE
From the Best Bankers, Business Men
and Professional Men in Nebras-
ka Since January l, 1903.

Nothing succeeds like success. This
trite saying is amply exemplitied by
the commendatOry letters voluntarily
handed the Bankers Reserve Life AS
sociation since the publication OF the
annual report of the president and the
financial statement Of 1902. The man
agement of this aggressive home COM
pany is justified in the pride shown
over these honest tributes OF honor
able citizens.
THE ADVISORY BOARD
of the Bankers Reserve Life is some-
thing more than feature or adVer-
Using. The high-class men who con-
stitute that important auxiliary force
of the companys corps of agents are
not content with mere approval OF the
methods and plans of the company.
They cheerfully render the company
such personal assistance as is oppor-
tune and they are so we'll pleased with
their company that they cheerfuly go
on record in black and white as con-
sistent, efficient, persistent friends OF
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE.
Probably no recent statement from
an experienced life insurance executive
officer has awakened more interest or
! brought to it's author more words of
encouragement than the annual re-
port of the president published in this
newspaper last week. Men of intelli-
gence and influence in all walks OF
life have read the somewhat lengthy
discussion of home life insurance with
an unusual interest.
B. Fl. robson, PRESIDENT
of the Bankers Reserve Life Associa-
ton, made a ten-stroke in that report.
Already the quick intelligence of the
west has begun to respond to it's SEN
timents and the January record of the
field force is a record breaker for new
business Words of Commendation
please, but actual ducats are a far
more conclusive proof of the indOrse-
ment Of the people The annual report
and financial statement will be mailed
TO any applicant. Send for a copy
NEW TERRITORY TO BE ORGAN
IZED.
President Robson has positions for
| .nI aOJ
agents in Nebraska and other states
to be opened, with choice of territory
on very liberal terms. Persons desir-
ing an opportunity to better their pO-
sitiOns will find it of advantage to ne
gotiate with him. Correspondence in
vited.
BANKERS RESERVE LIFE,
OMAHA.
The independent., 1903-02-05

ciflc pay city taxes on but a COM
paratiyeIy few miles; but state and
county taxes are distributed accord
ing to the mileage theory.
The law should be so amended that
all cities and villages-not Omaha
alone-should, for municipal purposes,
be allowed to assess the railroad
property within their jurisdictions
without regard to any other portion
of the road outside, because a large
part of the burden of municipal taxa
ton is for fire and police protection,
and other services of that nature,
which apply to only that portion of
the property lying within the Jurls-
dictiOn.
Frank A. Harrison, the Union Pa
cifics "all-round" handy man, and
understudy to John N. Baldwin, has
been busying himself sending out edi-
torials to country editors trying to
befog the public as to the real merits
of this municipal taxation fight. Mon
days Omaha Bee publishes the corre-
| spondence between Harrison anu
George l.. Nelson, editor Of the Hart
| ington Herald (rep.)-a rather anus
| ing incident in the history OF the new
| bulletins being ISSUED under author
| ity of the railroads of Nebraska.
| Harrison offered to send check to
pay for inserting his editorial which
was shrewd attempt to scare the
country school districts by making
them think every additional dollar OF
Omaha taxes levied would come on
them. Nelson was not so green as
Harrison had right to suppose, and
handed him an open letter in which
he said:
I'm conclusion, dear Frank, permit
me to say you are in mighty small
business when you undertake to ac1
as go-between in buying up the in
fluence of the country press in behalf
of the railroads of this state, and per,
nit me to exhort you to turn from the
Shiny path of political and corporate
corruption before it is eternally toe
late"
Some days ago the revenue commit
tee allowed it to be understood tha
they expected to write an entire ney
measure using the present law as
basis. But Wednesday the reporter
discovered that the committee ha
gone back to the Kansas abortion
for their basis. This, as it seems t.
The Independent, is simply part o
the prearranged plan to have no rev
enue legislation. The Kansas bill
will not pass in Kansas-and it vii
not pass in Nebraska. A few amend
. ments to the present revenue lay
would suffice-but the legislature Wi
not venture enacting an out and ou
new law drafted on a weeks notice
County assessment of the railroads
,, municipal assessment of the railroad
, for municipal purposes, removal Q
the nOnsensical 5-mill limit for gen
eral fund purposes, more acCurat
method of equalizing state taxes b
varying the rate of levy, and bette
methods of collecting taxes, will cur
the patent defects; and all these ca
, be had by making a few amendments
The Independent makes this guess
: That by the first of April the only in
! portant revenue legislation effecte
g will be the removal of the 5-mill limi
The independent., 1903-02-05

The boy who is tied to his mothers
apron-strings may not go as far as the
boy who is not, but he usually lands
safely.
The independent., 1903-02-05
ADVANTAGES OFFERED BY T
UNITED MUTUAL.

Insurance carried at actual cost.
Full control is in the hands of the
members, each member being entitled
to vote at the annual meeting OF the
association.
There is but one assessment each
year, and that only for such sum as
is necessary to pay losses and in no
case to exceed the amount specified on
each members contract.
All policies are written for five
years, thus making a decided reduc-
ton in expenses from year to year,
the one policy fee standing good un-
til the expiration Of that time.
The United Mutual has paid $685.
6067O more for losses than has been
paid by all other companies combined
in the state during the past four
years.
The independent., 1903-02-05

The Independent makes this guess:
That by the first of April the only i'm
portant revenue legislation effected
will be the removal of the 5-mill limit
The independent., 1903-02-05

for damage to my crops by hail.
want to say further that this is the
third year since | have bought a pol
icy in your company. / have had TWO
losses and | must say that they nave
been promptly and satisfactorily ad-
iusted and paid. | believe the company
deserves the support Of every farmer
and grain grower, and | shall do all l
can to extend the usefulness OF the as
sociation. Wishing you success IN all
your efforts, | remain, respectfully,
&c. H. ADAMS"
"Carlisle. Neb., Nov. %, 19O2.-Mr.
John F. thinner, Sec'y.-Dear Sir;
Replying to yours will say, was very
glad to get the S105, which | was not
looking for until next month. | shall
do all | can to help the order along.
This was the first time | had ever IN
sured Some of my neighbors laughed
at me, and said l would never get any
thing for my loss. The same ones
who laughed at me are going to in
sure next year. | shall do all IN my
power to keep things booming. Yours
truly, SAMUEL GlLbhhl'
"Elgin, Neb., Nov. 80, 19O2.-Home
Office of the United Mutual Hail ms.
Ass'n-Dear Sirs: | received check as
payment in full for my loss by hail to
my crops for the present season
Would say that am we'll pleased wit.
the association and its promptnesS
both in adjustments and payments OF
claims. Had I not insured | could
not have met my obligations. AS it
is, | can pay every dollar | owe. For
this am much obliged to the assc-
citation, and remain, respectfully yours,
''B. F. HENETT."