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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

On the subject Of primaries as an
Improvement On the ordinary style Ct
political convention We find the follow
ing in the Washington Star.
Primaries, we are told, are expensive
for candidates. That may Be tru
But men aspiring 10 office understand
that it requires money TO visit the peo-
pie and get their views properly be
fore voters. But If primaries are ex-
penSive for candidates. conventions
have been much NOR expensive for the
people Convention day was the sig
nal for the fine work q caucus-fxers
and fricksters, and usually a few ex-
pert spirits living al county seats ma
nipulated the expression Of the county
It was the era Of numerous small and
corrupt rings. whose members flourish
cd on political pickings. Primaries do
not Danish rings-rothing c2nsdo that
but theE reduce their number and les
sen the opportunities for fraud and
plumber.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
WILMINGTON, n. c.
TUESDAY,, JULY "a, 1906.
VALUATION FOR TAXATION.

The Durham Herald remarks that
1T is not a safe proposition to judge
what a town is worth by the tax
books" The Herald editor must have
had his mind on Wilmington when he
wrote that paragraph for it can not
be denied that there is a good deal Of
taxable property in this town which
does not contribute one cent in the
way Of taxes to supporting city, state
and county government. 1t does seem
that there should be some way of max
ing these people bear their share of
government expenses. There is n
thing sure, the poor mar can't
dodge his axes. He has to come up
every time. If he does not do SO his
wages, if he is an empIoye of some
other party, are ga%rnisheed. If work
ing for himself he has to go down in
his jeans and fish up the amount The
man who lodges the tax assessor is the
man of means, the financier, the
schemer who thinks the chief end Of
life is successful financiering of any
kind. The man who gives in his prop
erty for taxation at its full value has
TO pay for the tax dodgers also.
IN another column We publish a
statement from the Durham Herald as
to tax returns from that cOunty-Over
1nIIrfGGn T1Il1Inn dollars (nn11any 70
hat with our county. One man in
Durham gives in his individual prop
eTty at over one million, one hundred
thousand dollars. This does not IN
cIudG his holdings in corporations
which give in their own property for
taxation. Do our wealthy citizens give
in their property at any thing like a.
fair valuation? If they did so would
not the total valuation in this county
be far greater than it is? Furthermore
the percentage of taxation would be
much lower and the burden would be
borne by all alike. The man who has
property worth one thousand dollars
SAOuIU LlOC DC SOIIptilCu W pay q SINoC
deal heavier tax than the man who
counts his wealth by the tens of thou
sand or the hundreds OF thousands, but
he does so.
The man who is worth a hundred
thousand dollars should pay one hum
dred times more tax than his %neighbor
who owns only one thousand dollars
worth of worldly goods, but how many
Of them do it? They dodge the tax
and the poor man foots the bill for
them.
OF course some people wont like
this kind of talk in a Wilmington pa
per, but We feel confident that every
man who has any acquaintance with
the general manner of the giving in
Of taxes in this county, will endorse the
correctness of our position. If all
property were given in for taxation it
would not cost those who pay as much
as it does now. Increased valuation
would, of course reduce percentage Of
taxation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
AN EDITOR IN CLOSE QUARTERS

How does it feel to be covered with
a pistol-to look into the muZZlc of a
gun Ugh, And again Ugh! Com
ing home from Wilmington, when one
can get turned seats in the smoking
section Of the car, settle down on one
and cock his heels on the other. he
may have anticipatiOnS of 4 comfort
able time. 1t is roomy. democratic
and il beats d Pullman. Well. Along
ABOUT Clarkton, some fellow, Il we'll
dressed man and by no means a des-
perate looking character, came III and
pumped down on the vacant foot
rest. We smoked, observed things
from the car window and paid no part
ticuIar heed TO our companion. To
save US, We annot recall What il was
We We're thinking about when the
train stopped at LumbertOn, the door
flew open and in came a rabble. We
heard the expression, in a very firm
tone: You are in my custody, sir"
and saw a SlOuch-hatted man hold
ing q pistol at the head of our COM
p2niOn. We gave a start and sort Of
turned our head then became instant
y very still and very good. Another
man wearing a SLOUGH hat held a
pistol to our head. We may never be
carved on marble after we are dead,
hut for a few seconds We were an
"dlto" IN marble all right. 1t seems
that this man was wanted for shoot
ing out the windows of another car
ne Z another fellow-and the con
@.<tor had telegraphed ahead for of
fcers to pull them off at Lumebrton.
They had heard of it and separated
one Cf them walking into our par
Ior. The second officer naturally
thought we were his chum. The
ner-s # what was going to take place
Rad circulated in Lumberton, and
there was q regular mob at the depot
TO witness the arrest . Somebody ex-
planned for US. We couldn't. And
they tell US that the man who held
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
CITY PARKS.

The little town OF Rich Square in
| Northampton county shows more prog
| ress in one respect that our city
which calls herself the metropolis
of the state. The people of Rich
| SQUARE have decided that they should
| have a park where they can assemble
for pleasure and recreation. Whining
| ton. with her population of thirty
thousand, has no such place. Isn't it
strange tina such is the fact? Would
you not suppose that this almost abso-
lutte necessity to every city in this
latitude would have been provided
long ago? While taxing ourselves to
raise money to build railroads, school
houses, good streets and other modern
| conveniences it is remarkable that not
a cent should ever have been spent in
providing a place of resort for the peO-
pie; and it is still more remarkable
| that, when there is opportunity for
| securing such accommodations for the
DtOplc wiz 81 "a hNS" " pAN>N
this sort, the plan should be blocked
by those in authority. We cannot see
what possible harm could come to the
public school buildings of the city
were the request Of the board of AS
ISOLATED Charities made to the school
committees granted. The gentlemen
interested in the scheme agreed to see
that no injury was lone to any OF the
buildings. Other cities allow the use
of the school grounds for such pur-
poses and the plan is found to work
we'll. But we suppose there is no use
in urging the subject any further. The
school committeeman have declined the
proposition and that is an end of it.
Any one would be struck with the diff
| ferent views on his subject held by
the people of Wilmington and those Of
Rich Square. The Times of that
town, says about the public park to be
opened there:
The beautiful five acre oak grove in
front Of The Times office is being
cleaned up INC fitted as a suitable
place for picnics and private parties.
On cou of its quietness and attrac-
tiveness, and ideal place for rest and
| recreation it has been suggested that
it be called Resthaven park. The
owner does not object to its being
used as a pleasure ground, in fact in
| vites Sunday schools and others to use
it for that
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

1t is a bad condition of affairs re-
ported to the navy department as ex-
listing on the cruiser Columbia. One
hundred and sixty-fve marines are sick
with malarial fever. This vessel vas
sent with these men to Panama not
long ago when it was thought that our
government might be called on to pre-
serve order during the election in the
new republic. From there the cruiser
went to San Domingo 70 watch the
latest revolution. Many of the men
were taken sick before the Columbia
left Panama and SO many more have
become sick since then that the vessel
has been ordered TO Boston. This does
not speak we'll for what has been done
by our government in the way of i'm
proving the sanitary conditions on the
isthmus.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
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AIR LINE RAILWAY.

TORONTO. CAN. Meeting odd Eel.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

Is the Craftsmanship of the demo-
cratic national committee to go a-beg-
ging? The latest report is hat Tom
Johnson has been sounded to ascer-
tain if he would be Mr.. Taggart's sue
cessor and he most emphatically de-
clines. We suppose the party will
have to await Mr.. Bryan's return and
allow him TO make the appointment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

The Wilmington Messenger asks:
What is the matter with Marion But
Ter? We have not heard anything from
him in North Carolina politics in two
or three days. Has he retired from
the leadership of the republican par
ty?" Don't worry about the willy ex-
senator; he'll bob up serenely when
there's anything doing. There is no
losing the former leader Of the popu-
lists.-Charlotte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

The Messenger wishes to return
thanks to it's friend, John Charles Nc
Neill for a copy of his book of poems
entitled Songs. Merry and Sad 1t
is a collection in book form of the po-
etical productions of this gifted North
Carolinian which have heretofore ap-
peared in such standard papers and
periodicals as The Charlotte Observer,
The Century Magazine and The
Youths Companion.
Mr.. Mcneil and his writings are
too we'll known in this state to
need any introduction from us. The
book contains about one hundred
pages of Mr.. McNei1l's best work. 1t
is bound in cloth and the press work is
of the first order by Stone & Barrin-
ger Co. of Charlotte, price II dollar.
We hope the author will meet the sue
cess in the sale Of the book that it de-
serves from its intrinsic merit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

Meico seems to be afflicted with the
spirit of general unrest which pre-
walls to the south OF her, but she has
o consideration than the Central
American and Caribbean republics.
Her revolutionists give two months
notice Of their intended uprising.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

There seems TO be grave difference
Of opinion as to the value Of the estate
OF the man Biet. the South African
diamond king. who died a few days
ago Some estimates placed the value
Of his estate at three hundred and sixty
five million. The latest places it at
fifty million dollars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24
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one year 500: SIX months, 80 cents
in advance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-24

With the Thaw-White murder case
and the Hartje divorce suit, the sensa-
tional papers have all they want.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25

a little church of my own, just as
others before me have done?
"I am we'll aware that your chamber
Of commerce has accomplished great
things in the way of advertising the
states resources and in making it
plain to those in search of health and
wealth just what the city has to offer
in the way of inducements, but L will
wager that even the members of this
organization fall short Of adequate
words in describing Los Angeles ac-
tual, everyday conditions and re-
sources"
Meeting With Success
DIR. Shaw is interested in the Ameri-
can Anti-Cigarette league work and is
devoting his entire time to saving
school boys who are constantly tempted
to become cigarette users.
At Pasadena, Long Beach and other
suburban cities every school has been
visited, and in many instances mass
meetings have been held in an effort
to interest California boys in the great
work. Judging from statement made
by DIR. Shaw, his work is meeting with
more than usual success. Thousands
of boys have joined the league and
are now using their efforts to secure
other members from their playmates,
thus forming an endless chain of anti
cigarette workers.
ST have never experienced more sat
isfactory co-opera tion than that ac-
corded me here" said DIR. Shaw. IT
find the citizens of Los Angeles and
vicinity awake to the needs of the
hour and willing to do their share to-
ward accomplishing the great work
am engaged in.
''I have only nicely started the cru
sade. which. you will remember, was
introduced by Judge Willis Brown of
Salt Lake City a few weeks ago
Judging from the crowd that attended
a mass meeting at Boyle Heights a
few nights ago satisfactory results
will soon be apparent"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
MANY COMPANIES
PAY INSURANCE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-The sub
committee on insurance, appointed by
the committee of forty on reconstruct
tion, met this afternoon and adopted a
report saying among other things:
1--WE are advised that some of the in
surance companies are doing what is
fair and intend to adjust losses speedi-
ly and justly. Others have not yet been
able to surmount the conditions ex-
isting so that we can with any degree
Of certainty report as to what they
will or will not do.
Still others, either through choice or
because of the exigencies of the situa-
ton, are following policy of deception
and evasion that Is both annoying and
suspicious.
I'VE are of the opinion that the de.
fenses based upon the earthquake
clause and dynamite use will in general
be of no avail to the insurance COM
panies and advise against any deduc-
tion being made by the insured based
upon an argument of that kind alone.
1--WE advise that all insured should
at once serve two written papers upon
the insurance companies, one deslg-
mated as a notice and simply stating
that they suffered damage at a certain
place on a stated date and that they
were insured and the second. more
formal document, designated proof of
loss and notifying the company Of the
amount of loss and the character OF
the property damaged and where and
when.
Both of these papers should be
served forthwith and positively before
June 10, 1906.
"The employment of force of clerks
superintended by skilled insurance
man to inspect and supervise proofs
of loss for the insure, who have losses
and do not know what to do and who
will assist i'm enforcing the collection OF
the demands, and organization of a
corporation which viii charge policy
holders a fixed per cent for taking
charge OF and attempting to collect the
face of the policies was recommended.
1.-The profit. II any, is TO be paid into
the relief fund
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
HALE FAvoRs SHORT VACATION
Does Not Favor Proposed 3o-Day
Leave for Outside Employees
Rv .Associnted Pres.

WASHINGTON. May 24.-The senate
today entered upon the consideration of
the agricultural appropriation bill. Mr.
Hale criticised the provision permitting
the secretary of agriculture to extend
to thirty days the fortnight's leave now
allowed the employees outside the city
of Washington, expressing the opinion
that the practice is growing rapidly and
that it viii soon extend to all the post
offices of the country if not checked.
He spoke of the general demand for
government employment. saying that
such employees became a hungry, per-
sistent band of mendlcants."
Mr.. Hale referred TO the possibility of
pensioning government employees.
Senator Patterson said he did not
defend general pension system, but
that there Is as much reason for grant
ing retirement pensions to more humble
government employees as for granting
retired pay to the federal judges and
military and naval officers.
There was also considerable discus
sion of the amendment authorizing the
purchase of samples of all serums and
anti-toxins for the cure of animals. and
it was denounced by Mr.. Hale as an
other step in the direction of pater-
nalism.
Senator McCumber supported the pro-
posal, which was agreed to.
The consideration Of the bill had not
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25

The Herald win sell you ss5 worth Of
records and GIVE you a six m0nths'
subscription to The Herald and . Ht
Talk-o-Phone absolutely tree,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
WOULD PREVENT
LONG VACATIONS
SENATOR THINKS THEY ARE
UNNECESSARY
General Demand for Government Po-
sitions Goes on Unchecked-Em-
poyes Become a Hungry
Band of Mendicants
Rv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May N.-After con-
siderable debate today the senate
passed the bill removing denatured
alcohol from the internal revenue tax
and then took up the agricultural APP
preparation bill, which was stiIl under
consideration when the senate ad-
journed.
The discussion on the alcohol bill
turned largely upon the effect of the
Legislation on the manufacture of wood
alcohol, which Senator Aldrich asserted
would oe greatly injured. Senator Hale
criticised some of the provisions of the
agricultural bill as manifesting too
strong a tendency toward paternalism.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25

Although the ocean breezes and
sunny climate of California have wooed
and won the hearts of millions of peo-
pe Los Angeles probably has no more
ardent admirer in the wide world than
DR.. w. A. Shaw of Indianapolis, Ind.
After walking under the shade Of
beautiful palms and pepper trees for
two weeks, stopping occasionally to
note the beauty of countless flower
bedecked lawns and to inhale the
healthful ozone of the many nearby
suburbs, Dr.. Shaw has the following
to say of Southern California;:
"This is the first state ever visited
in my life where it's attractions had
not been oVerdrawn and it's disadvan-
tages kept in the foreground Truly
IL may be said that the half has not
been told of Los Angeles and vicinity.
Without boasting j may say that
| have Travelled extensively and have
seen many places which impressed me
favorably, but not one of them has
so won my admiration as Los Angeles
and its many pretty suburbs.
Spreads the News
"In fact 1t would be impossible to
say too many nice things about this
city and it's people, and letters have
written to friends in various portions
OF the east since coming here have
fairly bubbled over with my enthu-
slasm
"And say" continued DR.. Shaw, as
he again attempted to make 1t plain
how deeply he had been impressed
with the city of the Angels, "do you
know l am going to be at the head Of
bme church here in the near future
and make this city my permanent
Nome, even if am compelled to start
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
COL. GORDON is BANKRUPT
Files Petition in District court-Lia-
bllltleo Are $4,000 In Excess
of Assets

Colonel II. l.. Gordon, recent defen-
dant in sensational divorce suit
brought by his wife, filed petition in
bankruptcy yesterday in the United
States district court.
Colonel Gordon says he has liabilities
OF $241 ,S09.7S and assets amounting to
$199971. The petitioner also claims
a large amount of exempt property.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
been concluded when the senate ad
journed.
DEMOCRATS APPLAUD TowNE
Leaders of Opposite Schools of PoI-
tics Engage in Debate
Pu
BY Associat ted Press.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Well filed
galleries and a large membership OH
the floor listened with great attention
today in the house to two leaders Of
opposite schools of politics-Repre-
sentative Cherries A. Towne of New
York and Representative John Dalzell
of Pennsylvania.
MIR. Towne was in splendid voice
ard the Democrats arpla uded him to
the echo. His structures on the presi-
dent were received with continued
hand-clapping on the Democratic side.
and when he read the president out of
the Democratic party the minority ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Dalzell, who followed Mr.. Towne
spoke in favor of letting well enough
alone" his speech being enthusiastic
ally applauded by the Republicans
Nothing of legislative character
was accomplished by the house, the
day being given over to oratory.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25
PLEASE DON'T LET MOTHER KNOW
is BRAVE PLEA OF INJURED BOY

George Gibbs of 224 East Pico street,
a 16-year-old boy employed by the
Kits Press company, showed he had
considerable grit yesterday when run
down by street car at Fourth and
Broadway.
When taken to the receiving hospital
with a slight concussion of the brain
and a lady bruised head, the young
fellow asked the attending surgeon not
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25

to let his mother know anything about
the accident for fear she would worry.
1T would give her an awful scare
to know l was run over by a car"
the boy said while groaning with pain.
His wish was respected and Mrs.
Gibbs did not know about the acct
dent until her son told her himself.
His injuries, while painful, were not
considered serious and he was allowed
to go home shortly after the accident.