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The Irish standard., 1899-04-15
The Irish Name.

(Read at the annual meeting of the
AmericanIrish Historical Society in
New York;
Who fears to claim the Irish name?
Who will forswear his blood?
Who holds in shame the deeds and fame
OF Emmett, Grattan, Flood?
Their hearts held true tl1ro' Joy and rue,
Thro' death and sore disgrace:
Then who'll forget the boundless debt
We owe our Irish race.
Ere Learnng's sun had found the road
Above the Eastern hill
Her lamp of art and wisdom glowed
By Irish lake and rill
To Scotias crags it flashed ray,
And Albion spoke reply,
From tower and shrine it beamed be-
nign
A beacon in the sky!
Where'er the rights OF man were pressed
Beneath the heel of Wrong
Where'er from utmost East to West
The helpless sought the strong
There, there, the Son of Erin found
His souls appointed place
When Freedom calls, Oh, what appals
The dauntless Irish race?
You hear their CHEEKY word:
Upon the boundless Texan plain
They drive their laundering herd:
They snite the veins of golden ore,
They grid the earth with plans
But first and most (their proudest boast)
They're true Americans.
Then who would shame the Irish name
By one ignoble deed?
He-he alone we will not own
Who would belle his seed!
We claim your line-your blood and
mine
From out a sacred sod.
Then hand in hand we take Our stand,
True to ourselves and God!
John ]. Rooney.
The Irish standard., 1899-04-15
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Charming Fanny Power.
Air-"Lovely Margarine"

Charming Fanny Power.
Air-"Lovely Margarine"
What hallowed wreaths of glory en-
circle rare Clonmel,"
Which gallant hearts defended 'gainst
Cromwelps shot and shell;
But there l fondly worshipped in man
hoods dawning hour
That peerless gem Of womanhood, my
charming Fanny Power.
Oh, charming Fanny Power! Tippe-
rary's beauteous flower!
May love divine, forever shine,
On charming Fanny Power.
Her love-lit eyes were brighter than
sunshine on the lea,
And her agile step was lighter than the
merry rowing bee;
But oh! for mother Erin, like yonder
battle-tower
She'd bravely stand, unfearing, my
charming Fanny Power.
Oh, charming Fanny Power! Tippe-
rary's beauteous flower!
May love divine, forever shine,
On charming Fanny Power.
How frequently we rambled beside the
crystal SUR,
That swiftly-gushing river magnificent
and pure;
When blackbirds sweetly warbled with
in each shady bower,
AS if to swell the praises of my
charming Fanny Power.
Oh, charming Fanny Power! Tippe-
rary's beauteous flower!
May love divine, forever shine,
On charming Fanny Power
But now, alas, I'm exiled beyond the
raging foam,
Where Mitchell, Rosa, Reilly, and
others found home,
Howe'er, I'll soon return and million
kisses shower,
With affectionate devotion on my
charming Fanny Power.
Oh, charming Fanny Power! Tippe
rary's beauteous flower!
May love divine, forever shine,
On charming Fanny Power.
P. OH. Peters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
Painting, Paperlng, &c

JNHE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
4. of Painting, Graining, Paper Hanging,
&c. Prices moderate and prompt attention
given to all orders. I. VI. BAKER.
May 2. '93-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
4 Partial List d, Biils Passed.


Below is partial list Of bills that pass
ed at the recent session of the Legisla-
ture:
Providing penalty for the failufe of
county courts to publish financial state
ments.
Authorizing The city OF Charles Town to
refund it's Indebtedness at lower rate of
interest.
To prevent horse trading on public
roads within one mile of The fair ground
or camp meeting.
Confirming the lease of the Berkeley
Springs property to DIR. @. W. Chancellor,
of Baltimore.
Requiring insurance companies, in case
of total loss by FIRE, to pay the full face
value of their policies.
Providing for reassessment of all the
real estate in West Virginia in 1900
Providing that all executions of the
death sentence shall take place in the
penitentiary.
Making clerks of circuit courts liable
upon their official bonds if they take en-
sufficient bonds from special commission.
ers.
Abolishing days of grace. providing
that notes due on Sundays and holidays
shall not be protested until the day fol
lowing
Authorizing county courts upon vote
of the people to issue bonds for the con
atruction of permanent county roads.
Amending the charter of Charles
Town, and requiring the city council to
publish annual and quarterly financial
statements.
Making Christmas, New Years. Wash.
inglon's Birthday, Memorial Day, Fourth
of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving
Day, and general election days legal hol
days.
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Jno. a. Washington. R.w. Alexander.
Washington & Alexander
Insurance Agency,

Washington & Alexander ,
Insurance Agency,
ONE OF THE OLDEST INSURANCE AGEN-
CIES IN THE STATE.
Office Gibson Building, Charles Town, w. Va.
Representing the following Companies
The old and reliable
RTNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn,
Giving the besr results to policy holders. and
which has a larger amonnt of policies in
jefferson Comfy than all other Life
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool d London & Globe, OF england,
Scottish Union and National. OF Scotland
and the ROYAL In surance Co., of LiH-
erpoOl, the largest foreign Cos.
doing business in America.
ETNA, OF HARTFORD.
Peabody, of Wheeling, W. Va.
Franklin, of Wheeling.
German Fire, of Wheeling.
Phoenix. of Hartford.
Virginia Fire aud Marine, of Richmond, Va,
Georgia Home, of Columbus. Ga.
Fire Association. of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental. of New York.
German-AmSrican Fire Insurance Co, of New
York.
Home Insurance Company, OF New YORK.
Niagara Fire Insurance Co, of New York.
Fidelity and Casualty. OF New York City,
furnishing Steam Boiler Insurance and
Inspections and Accident Insurance
of every kind.
Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Maryland.
the only company authorized to grant
bonds and become surety in the state.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
office.
Sub-Agents:
j. g. FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
CHAS. II. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
sworn statement of the conditions of all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented in
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance of your patronage,
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
Feb. 10, 1895.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

cOrpolate Limits of Charlestown.
To All R2on IT Nay Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoinins,
counties, that do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gines, Wheat Threshers. Grain Drills, Wheat
Fans. Corn Shelters. and in fact ali kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gines, Patching Steam Boilers, ard putting in
new fews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
BLACKSMETHENC

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindles. have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excellcd in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared TO
Cut Threads. or Screws OF the same, also
keep on hund all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe.
Angle and Check Valves of Jenkins' Bros Pa
teut Seats of Philadelphia; all sold under
guarantee of thirty days, and if not found sat
isfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. l keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam-Tight Joints; also
manufacture the Sun-Fish Plow, improved. in
three different sizes, as follows: a Heavy
Three-HJrse, Two and Three, and a regular
TwO-Horse Pillow.
MY FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT.
Will make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms Or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
Sash-Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and l
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
iags. keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisterns, of which 1 have all ex-
ira Chains. Cranks. Wheels. sc.
Agent for the CROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased if any one in need of a Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me a
call.
WIN thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
JOHN c. WELLER.
Address p o. Box 81.
September II, 1899.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
DIR. Humphreys

Specifics act directly upon the disease.
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-FeVers. Consestions, InhammatIons. rs
3-WOrmS. Worm Fever. Worm Collie. rs
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, wakefulness rs
4-DIarrhea. of Children or Adults...... .25
z-CouGhs. Colds. Bronchitis. rs
S-NeuraIgIn. Toothache. Faceache..... rs
9-Headnche. Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsin. Indigestion. Weak stomach.25
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. rs
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. rs
13-Croup. LnryngItIs. Hoarseness...... .25
14-snIt Rheum. ErysIpelns. Eruptions.. .25
15-RheumntIsm. Rheumatic Palms.. .25
16-NIaIarIn, ChiIls, Fever and Ague..... .25
19-CntarrE. influenza. Cold In the Head .25
Northumberland .................... rs
97-KIdney Diseases .................-.... .25
2S-NeFVOus Debility. ...................1.O0
3O-UrinarY Weakness. wetting Bed. rs
57-GTIp. Hay Fever. .2J
DR.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William & John Sts.,
New York.
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southern RAILWAY.

BURG AND HARR soNpuRG.
CondenscdTime Tables, in Effect Jan. l6, 1899
Grains Nos. and so daily trains Nos. Is,
Il, Il and az daily, except Suuday.)
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FOUNDRY
Machine Shops.

Situated on Berryyille Turnpike, within the
CorpOl ate Limits of Charlestown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
Shoes !! Shoes

a Great Variety of Shoes and Slippers TO,
everybody, at all prices. for Spring and sum
mer. just opened. Prices marked down to
make short profits to suit the times
April 81. S. s. DALGARN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

Nos IA aud Sc connect with main line trains
for all points South aud Southwest, and at
of cars Observation-Disclosures and Harrisonburg
on Nos. 10 and IA.
For detailed infor alton apply to nearest
agent of Southern Railway, or write to l.. s.
Brown, General Agent, Washington. D. e.
FRANK S. CANNON.
Bird Vice Priest. & Gcn'l Mgr.
j. NJ. CULP, Traffic Mgr.
Jan. 81. ". \. TURK, Gcn'l .Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
BALTIMORE & CUMBERLAND VALLEY pnAxcm

/ 1.
| Leave IIGgerstown for Wayuesboro. ChaV--
\ bersburg and intermediate StatiOns 1t 6. 35N
| m, ana for sIippensburg and Intermediate
/ Stations at LILO IN. and 100 y. N.
Leave ShiPpcnsburg for HaZerstowu and In
termrdialc Stations 1T 800 u. M. aud 2.4S r.
m. and cave Lhanhersburg for HagerstOwn
aud intermediate Stations at 40 p. IN.
| Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge aud Intermediate Stations at iO.I7 a.
m and g. p. M, and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at COS u. m, and 1850 p. M, daily
except Sunday.
SUSDAYsOELY.-Lea Baltimore for Union
| Bridge and intermediate Stations $50 u. m.
aud 2 35 p, m. aud leave Union Bridge at g So
a. m, and 05 p IN. for baltimore aud utter
mediate Stations
Trains forFrederick leave BruceyiIle at s.3s,
g:33 aud 10. 40 a. m, and 5.3S aud 20 p. IL
irains tor litiletown and TaDcytnWn leave
brucevile 9-47 a. N. aud g. p NJ.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at S.2G
ana 10 90 a. III. and S.3l and G@5 p IN. Leave
EnlinitsbnTg for RockyRidge ut 7.j0 and 1000
a. m aud 2 30 aud 80 p. m.
Daily- All others Daily, except Sunday.
more
); ". HOOD, Pres't. aud Gcn1 Aian'gr.
u. h GRISWoLD, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Dee. g. 1893
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
Wonder Stoves.

yesterday & Co. is the only place in the
County where you can get Genuine Wonder
Stove. Don't haYe 10 split yonr wood, and by
very small expense. Come aud get one from
EASTERDAY 81 CO.,
Oct. II. South Charles street,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14
After Six Years of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured

nv serious They are severe drain upon the system,
blood is inzoysd and aInount of local treatment
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

The words of praise bestowed upon
Hoods Sarsaparilla by those who have
taken it prove the merit of the medicine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

We have on hand a large lot of COOKING,
w and Heating Stoves, which we win
sell IN reasonable terms and to good pay a
short time will be given
yesterday & co.
OIL South Charles Street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 6Oc, 81. An druggists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-14

Rlacksmithine.
In Effect Feb. >, 1899.

The undersigned has taken the old aud we'll
known Thos. W. Davis Blacksmith shop. ard
will hereafter conduct the Smith Business in
all its branches at this old established stand.
Horse-Shoeing speciality. and all kinds Of
work executed promptly and at reasonable
rates. Has had long experience in the busI-
ness, and will guarantee satisfaction.
July 5-y. ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

The German warships Nike and Won
Moitke used as training ships for naval
cadets, have arrived at Havana after a
cruise through West Indian waters. 1t
was the arrival of these ships in Haitian
waters about ten days ago that caused
CONSERVATION among the officials and peo-
pie there, as it was feared there would be
repetition of the Leders incident and an
other demand on Haiti backed up by Ger
n an naval guns. 1t appears, however, that
the cruise of the Nike and Won Moitke
was arranged year ago, and the call at
Haitian ports was entirely devoid of sig
nificance. as the commanders of the ships
have no instructions outside Of those per
tanning to the regular cruise. In January
they will proceed along the Cuban and
Puerto Rican coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Washington stock Exchange

Sales-resular call. IL o'clock m-U s. 4s regis.
lyas, $50 at 1874. U. s Is. co1pon. 800 al la
u 5 Is, registered, $500 at Hos. $500 at 1lO7.
ton Loan and Trust 10 at ISL, at i5s 10 At is
e,on FIRE Insurance. 10 at ii9. Capital Trac-
Washington Gas, at So Merrent6Ser n Lin,' yrs.
70 at 1858. Linston Monotype. ~ at 154. 100 al
pistrict Of 1,nmPio ng p'eiefre9 300 AT y, IL.
funding lag bid: IS 1891, water stock, loi bid.
36Ss, 1924, funding, lis bid.
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Metropoltan Railroad 5s
iS517 bid Metropolitan Railroad cert nde4,t. A,
Il6 asked Metropolitan Railroad cert. indebt.. b.
asked. Columbia Railroad ID mort. IS los hid
iG,3s asked; washington Gas Co. series A. Cd, Il6
y: S. Electric Light deb imp. 6s. IIG asked. o. =
Electric Light cert. Indebt. 6s, ll6 asked. Chesa-
ed. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone con 5s
h hos1s asked american Security and Trust As loo
,nsten Market Ma Co. imp g. IL bid washngton
phone deb. 5s. 100 bid.
=, National Bank Stocks.-Bank Of Washington, $50
Second, Is5 sd Gtizen is bid, 100 asked O.
bid, 122 asked Traders, 'l25 bid Lincoln, I'D
Safe Deepest. and Trust Companies. Safe
Deposit and Trust, lbs asked washington Ian
and Trust, 155 bid, ISL asked American Security
and an, Trust 1856 bid. washington Safe Deposit, 20
Insurance stocks.-Ffremen's, 80 bid. Franklin.
Potomac, rs. bid. 50 asked Arlington. Ifs bid
l49s asked. German American, 200 bid. National
Union, 10 bid, l21z asked Columbia. 10 bid, IA
asked. Riggs, ga bid. asked Peoples, % bid Z
asked Commercial 4 bid. 8 asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-R>hl Estate Title. .s5 bid
100 asked. Columbia Title, % bid 81 ask
Washington Title, bid. District Title. bid. 81
asked.
Railroad Stocks. Capital Traction, .a3 bid 93k
asked: City and Suburban, IS asked. Georretean
md Teuleytown Is bid.
Gas Stocks.-wasbington Gas, 55 bid 80 asked.
Georgetown Gas, So bid
Telephone Stocks,--Chesapeake and Potomac S6ls
bid, 90 asked. Pennsylvania, IS hid ~ asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-MergenthaIer IADotyI,s
1883 bid 1851 asked LaHstOn Monotype. i5bs
bid, 15k asked. American Grupboy,hone i2bs bid
l2ta asked American GraphoFhone preferred, i21s
bid, 10 asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 30 bid,
Is asked. Washington Market, 10 bid Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat 40 bid. Lincoln Hall.
g bid 20 asked
sex dividend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Easy Money Thwarted Bear Attack
on Stocks Today.
COVERING SENT PRICES UPWARD
Good Buying of All the Low-Priced
Issues.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December 2T.-LOndon's re-
turn to business this morning reflected
more confident tone at that center and
added something TO the volume Of local
business. The settlements which had been
dreaded to some degree because Of the I'M
certaintes of the financial situation, passed
off satisfactorily
Locally the incoming money from interior
points is proving a factor of considerable,
weight
The millions which are to be released
next week are being counted upon to re-
store much of the recent loss. Already the
prospect is having an important influence
on the interest rate. Loans goods unul
TUESDAY We're offered early in the day al Il
per cent Call money was loaned al a.
per cent, and confidence in a less stringent
situation was evidenced on all sides The
cnange in sentiment was early detected bv
the short interest and an effort was made
to resist the advance
The effort was concentrated upon Brook
lyn Rapid Transit. the stock being offered
down sharply IN the hops OF uusettling the
entire market. This action failed oil the
desired results and the failure was. per-
maps the greatest evidence of change from
the nervous conditions Of last week Find
ing that sufficient resistance to thwart the
attack was al haltd, the short interest COW
cred promptly and forced the highest prices
OF the day.
In the advance the entire list was moved
up under moderately uniform movement.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit failed to make
its nelghbors weak Manhattan and Met
ropolltau We're strong and given good sum
port The low-priced railway shares were
taken IN round amounts by inside interests
tmon Pacific, common and preferred were
marked up under good demand The stale
uient OF the company fully justffes the
eCniaehce OF the management and the de-
mand Is entire,y natural
southern railway, in the same manner. Is
attracting attention because earnings are
gooG ana constantly improving The divt-
ueiu on the preferred stock may be in
creased during the coming month and The
prospect is attracting good buying, The
higher priced dividend payers moved nm
SUBSTANTIALLY also and some investment de-
mand was noted in them
IN the Industrial list there was new ac-
uEl1y ana higher prices. The earnings of
ms clasS or stocks are unquestioned. and
the coming year is relied upon to nut them
permanently on the dividend list The stool,
eNchange VIII close from Friday until Tues
gay thereby crowding the weeks business
into four days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
BEVERIDGE TALKS OF Quay CASE.
Indiana senator Yet Undecided
How He viii Vote.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, December 27.-Sen-
ator Baveridge today made the following
statement concerning Senator Quay:
THE talk about Quay not having votes
enough to seat him Is nonsense so are the
claims that ne has enough votes to seat
him. Nobody knows just what the situa-
ton is. Nobody knows, for example, how
1 shall vote / know that a great many
other senators are in exactly the same
situation The whole matter is a pure
question of constitutional construction. All
this talk about corrupt elections. &c. has
nothing to do with the case. Quay Is not
claiming through an election. He is claim
ing through an appointment by the COVER
nor The question is whether or not the
governor had constitutional right to ap-
point him.
Il have not had time yet to give that
question the special study which its i'm
mense importance deserves. When l have
done so ] shall know how 1 shall vote. For
that &C nsideratton and that consideration
alone will determine the matter. This also
Is the case with great number of other
senator's"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
BANQUET TO PERRY HEATH.
Royal Reception at His Old Home in
Muncfe, Ind.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MUNCIE. Ind, December 27.-The friends
of Mr.. Perry S. Heath, first assistant post
master general, rendered him a monster re-
ception here yesterday. which wound up
with big banquet at the Kirby Hotel last
night. The banquet was given by the Com
nercial Club. and the representative men
of this part of the state were present to
welcome Indiana's promising son. Mr.
Heath was unfortunately delayed in arriv-
ing. and there was a great deal of dlsap-
pointment among the hundreds assembled
a the depot to welcome him. The Indiana
Guard. Muncte's famous military company,
was on hand in full dress uniform to act as
escort Mr. Heath. who was accompanied
by his wife, did not arrive until late in the
afternoon, and went at once to the home
of his aged parents. on East Adams street.
1t soon became known that he had arrived,
and during the afternoon and evening many
of his old friends called.
The banquet in the evening was a royal
affair. Mayor Tuhey presided and intro
duced the speakers Mr.. Heath spoke
briefly in response to the toast The Post
Office Department" and during his re-
marks referred in eulogistic terms to Post
master General Smith and his conscientious
work the head of the big department of
posts Mr. Heath's reference to the execu-
tive was loudly applauded, and when he
offered toast to William Mckinley, Pres
ideut, patriot and man." the hall rang with
applause. 1t was to his wise administra-
ton, he said, that the country owed the
great era of prosperity through which 1t
was passing. and he predicted still greater
things for our glorious country in another
four years of such guidance. Mr.. Heath
was frequently interrupted by applause,
and his reference to the policy of the ad-
ministration in the far east brought the
banqueters to their feet, and three times
three lusty cheers for Mckinley and ex-
pansion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
SUPPLIES FOR THE noERs
Being Shipped From New Orleans via
ROtterdRm.

NEW ORLEANS, December 81. The
British consul here is authority for the
statement that New Orleans has been one
of the chief ports used by the Boer agents
for securing supplies for use ir the Trans-
vaal, and that British ships have been used
largely in their shipments. Corn, it seems,
has been one of the principal staples bought
for the purpose.
The British authorities have been pos
sessed of more or less, information on the
subject for some time, but have been pow
erless to stop the Shipments. The plan, the
British consul says, has been to ship the
grain and other Supplies from New Orleans
to Rotterdam, and there reship it to ports
from which the Transvaal could be reached.
British ships were used to carry the sup
plies as far as. Rotterdam. Investigation
reveals the fact that the quantity of corn
exported frcm New Orleans tsARotterdau N
this season has been in excess of three mil
hon bushels, while the legitimate trade has
never reached more than four hundred
thousand bushels.