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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Fighting the Cigarette.

The hardest blow the cigarette has re-
ceived yet is the order issued by the South
efh Railway system in South Carolina
against the employment of any one who
smokes tobacco in that form. The rule de-
ciares that all employees who now smoke
cigarettes must give them up or lose
their positions, and that in future no one
VIII be engaged by the road who is a cigar
ette smoker. similar custom has been
introduced on the Atlanta division of the
same railroad, and the prospects are that
such restriction will prevail all along the
line Whether other railroads will follow
the example of the Southern remains to be
seen, but they doubtless will if they become
convinced, as Superintendent Vaughan has
mat habttual cigarette smokers are un-
trustworthy. This is the best way to fight
the cigarette. Laws against 1t passed by
legislatures have been found practically in
operative and parental authority is not Of
ten eXerted with success. If business, how
ever. sets its face against the cigarette
there Will be some prospect of banishins il
or at least compelling its moderate use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Personal Mention.

DR. Bailey Ashford. L. S. A, and Mrs.
Ashford are visiting the formers mother
at 1853 P street northwest. DR.. Ashford
has just come from Puerto Rico. where
he is stationed. and will spend the holt
days at Lis old home In this city.
DR. J. 8. Arneld has gone to Pennsylva-
mia 10 spend the holiday season with friends
at Harrisburg. Port Trevorton and Milton.
Secretary Gage has gone to East Orange.
n. j., for a few days.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip left today
for Chicago, where he will remain until
after the Christmas holidays
DIR. Richard T. Ely, dean of school of
economics and history in the University of
Wisconsin. and well known writer on eco
nomic subjects. Is visiting his brother, Dr.
George S. Ely of the patent office. 300 lst
street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

the worst in the land, as has been stated,
but the very best, let me tell you.
Every little dodge which can throw dust
In the eyes of the English is resorted to
Bay
Bear this very much in mind, for it is a
vitaly important point. Were Delagoa Bay
today Boer possession it would be in
fnftely better for the British government
because we would then know what to do,
but today We are powerless to search ves-
sells properly or to prevent recruits from
arriving.
Must Occupy Lourenzo Marquee.
Tn the light of what we know, there Ii
nothing to do but for England to remember
that she has fleet and to use it to occupy
Lourenzo MARQUEE
If England acts thus with regard to Del
agoa Bay the war will be over In three
months. If she leaves things as they are
now the war will last for at least a year"
You have read in the papers, | said,
that Germany would not brook England
touching Delagoa Bay, and that the kaiser
gave that to be understood in his recent
visit"
My informant snapped at the idea, say
ing: Look upon that report as one of
those originating from DIR. Leyds news bu-
reau.
III England taxes Delagoa Bay she will
have nothing to fear. France will not move
without Russia. and if Russia moved she
would e.5 have Japan on top of her
Germany has been paid"
what do you mean by that?'' 1 asked.
Il don't mean exactly in cash but in
promises of quid pro quo in Africa In a
snort time You will find that convention
between England and Germany will come
The crux of the present question for
Ehsiahd IN South Africa is. briefly, that If
England wants to finish this war she has
sot TO guy or occupy Delagoa Bay. and, re-
member, she has got a prescription In the
matter of purchase"
The Daily Mail. in discussing the mattar
says that European complcat lions might
possibly follow Intervention on our part
WIN WIN regard to Portuguese breaches of neu-
fully considered. but it should not he For
gotten by the Lisbon people that Great
britain has not been slow to assert her
tights at times when she, has been much
Inore severely harassed than at present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

stances surrounding Funk as showing his
guiit of taking the money from Sophie
Brown. but of showing clearly that Funk
was innocent of the crime of murder. a
strong appeal was made to acauit the pris-
oner and the horror of the possibility of
mistake in case of conviction was dwelt
upon. and the jury earnestly asked not 10
convict on the evidence adduced
But" said Attorney Wolf, IF YOU gem
t-ernen should find him guilty, which pray
you will not then it becomes your duty to
INK the penalty. and in the fixing of the
penalty the court cannot interfere. 1t being
all within the province of the jury. / ask
you not 10. under any circumstances, in
hlct the extreme penalty. but in the event
OF verdict of guilty the jury should quail
ify their verdict
Mr.. Wolf spoke about three and
a half hours. He was before the jury at
The session of the court held from 7:1J TO
> o clock last evening. and concluded his
argument this morning. He was followed
by Attorney Baker, also for the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

According to official advtces received by
Assistant Secretary Meikejohn of the War
department, a band of counterfeiters has
started operations in Cuba, but to what ex-
tent is not disclosed. The officials Of the
government succeeded in locating their
plant and managed to secure set of plates
intended for the printing of United States
currency of the denominations of So, $40
and so. In order to prevent further ope-
rations of this kind as far as possible While
the island remains under the military juris-
dlction of the United States, Assistant Sec
rotary Melkle1ohn is in correspondence with
the Treasury Department as to the pro-
priety and feasibility of promuigating in
Cuba the laws of the United States against
counterfeiting, and enforcing their penal
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
WHAT AUS MAYOR FARLEY.
fears cutting Christmas Trees VIII
Denude Earth of Trees.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CLEVELAND, Ohio December 22.-Mayor
Farley, in speaking of the use of Christ
mas trees today, alluded to 1t as a silIy.
foolish and pernicious practice, and added.
1t Is denuding the earth of the forestry
that makes it beautiful Thousands OF
trees and shrubs that nature has nurtured
for number of years are cut down an
nually for a few minutes entertainment.
The forests should be protected against
such onslaught. There are societies and
laws IN this country, and good ones, for
the protection of birds. preventing their
use for adornment of bonnets and Similar
laws and societies to protect forests would
be move in the right direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
KNOWS OF NO OBJECTION.
Attorney DuvaIrs Opinion of a Bill
for Relief.

The attorney for Che District today ad-
vfsed the Commissioners that he knows of
no objection to a favorab BILE recommendation
by them of Senate bill for the relief of John
A. Nartes, the object of the bill being to
relieve the real estate of Mr.. Narjes from
the operation of the act of Congress ap-
proved March 3. 1887. prohibiting aliens
from acquiring real estate In the territories
or the District of Columbia
In connection with this matter the at
torney stated: in my opinion, the Com
nissioners should request the repeal of
the above mentioned act, so far as Il re-
lates to the District of Columbia. In my
Judgment the mischief which this act was
designed to remedy does not exist in the
District. and its operation here frequently
fnterferes with inv estments in and i'm
provements Of real estate, which would
otherwise be made. Furthermore. the nu-
merous APPLICATIONS for individual relief
from the operation OF the law. which are
always granted, unduty and unnecessaril
consume the valuable time Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Prices of Stocks Crumbled Again To-
day Under Liquidation.
IEDUSfRIALS SUFFERED WORST
STANDARD Railway Shares Also Felt
the Pressure.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
NEW YORK. December 22.-The financial
difficulties in Boston. emphasized by Tho
closing Of the Globe National Bank after
holding out for week iu a strained condi-
ton. started further liquidation I'm the local
market this morning. The stocks which
had a ready market were sold In consid-
erab,e volume In order to make up for the
deficiencies In other properties Added to
the actual monetary needs OF the situa-
tlon was the mistrust of nearly all secur-
tiles which had hitherto withstood thu
shock In an extremely creditabIe manner.
Ihe engagement Of gold for London aud
the hardening of the discount rate on the
continent combined I'm increasing the pessi-
mism of the street Seeing the evidences
OF scare on all sides, the operators for
the decline offered stocks freely in all parts
of the room
Burlington was under pressure during a
greater part Of the day because Of Boston's
interest in this property.
IN the same way Atchison was attacked
ana oHered In round amounts both long
ana snort accounts figuring in the selling
Inc oec11ne in these shares was explained
very plausibly on the theory previously
mentioned, but the entire list was de-
pressed In sympathy. st. Paul and Rock
Island showed very Indifferent support the
offerings being almost constant throushout
the session.
The Pacific stocks sold down to the low
leNels OF the recent period Of weakness and
except Tor some buying by London there
was no support in them
AS was to have been expected the indus
trlal list crumbled easily under this pres
sure. out the Steel stocks did extremely
Wen all things considered. This group has
had but few friends during the week. but
tnere would seem to be some signs of re-
riving interest in them
or all the rumors which have been dir
cuIated during the week the one most
generally accepted in explaining the deClfn.
is the theory of the gas war adjustment Ia
winch repeated reference has been made
W nile the market was at its weakest
POINTS today, the general idea of relief CEN
oe1eo around an amiCable settlement II
the financial feud, which is commonly
known as the gas war
While the hope prevailed that such relief
would come, there was little assurance
that those interested were doing ANYTHING
TO that end.
The total engagements Of gold by toru,r-
row steamers reach a total of something
over S1.tDO.Ou0 With money needed al
nome, this encroachmeut on the hI,,
FUNDS OF the country is most disheartaning
70 holders Of stocks upon which money il
borrowed. "
The holiday season begins under such
doieful conditions that the hope OF a bettar
ehoinS Is the one remaining bright s1,ot in
the situation. - ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
ROBBERY PERPETRAyED
safe Demolished and Large Amount of
Postage Stamps Stolen

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAG
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December "a
bold robbery occurred at Dunn LU1ing sta
non IN Fairfax county, on the Washington
and Ohio branch of the Southern railroad,
last night. a large iron safe in building
containing the postal, express and teIe-
graph Offices at that point was blown open
and postage stamps to the value of S2T5
were stolen. Other articles were also
taken
When Mr.. F. S. BreniEer, who operates
the three offices mentioned cached his
place of business this morning he found
the apartment reserved as post Office al
most completely demolished. The safe
containing postal matter was destroyed.
evidently as the result of an explosion
curious circumstance in connection
with the burglary. 1t is said. is that no one
in the village heard the explosion. although
there are several residences near by The
county officers will at once proceed to in
Vestigate the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
WILL NOT BE KEPT.
Documents of the Post Office Depart
ment of No value to the Lihrary.

The authorities of the Library of Congress
state that the immense collection of old
records. account books, ETC. belonging
10 the Post Once Department, placed on
deposit with the library at the time of the
transfer Of the department to it's new quar-
tiers. is not to be retained. 1t will be re-
moved by the department rs soon as atie-
quate provision can be made for its storage
elsewhere.
1t was believed that among this mass of
old records there would be found papers Of
value to the library. but investigation has
shown that there is SO little of the material
appropriate to the uses of the Library of
Congress that the authorities do not feel
justified i'll assigning the great amount of
space required for the collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

ssWho," was the reply, but DIR. Ifeyds
He Is Just as clever as can be. Give Leyds
all the credit he deserves. 1t is Leyds, with
almost unlimited secret money, who is en-
cheering all this. 1t Is he who inspired and
bribed the French press. Old Kruger gives
the money, and lots of 1t.
'Of those recruits Leyds is not getting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Late Naval Orders.

Commander j. d. Ford has been assigned
10 additional duty as inspector OF ordnance
at Sparrow Point, Md.
Lieut. f. Z. Brainard. relieved of all
duties except these in connection with the
L. S. S. Striasnam, building at Whining
ton. Del.
Lieut. c. f. Hughes from the Chesapeake
and to duty in charge of the branch hydro
graphic office at Philadelphia
Lieut.. Commander 7. NJ. rotts. detached
from the Chesapeake, home and wait or
ders.
Lieut.. NJ. NJ. Tay Tor. from the Chesapeake
and to the Washington navy yard for
ordnance instruction.
Lieut.. R. C. Smith to additional duty as
inspector of ordnance at Weymouth. Mass,
and south Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

BUFFALO, N. Y, December 22.-WilIiam
Lanlsan, an engineer of the Lackawanna
road, was killed and his fireman. Herman
Shuite, probably fatally injured in COLI
sion this morning between a passenger
train on the Buffalo and Southwestern road
and an engine of the Lackawanna at the
junction of the two roads in the sIlhurhs
Of the city. The passengers on the Soulh-
western train were badly shaken up. but
SO far as could be learned none was seri-
ously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
GEN. MILES ON THE BOER WAR.
He Thinks More Serious Battles Are
.... to Be Fought.


PHILADELPHIA. December 22.-Major
General Nelson A. Miles, Captain Wheeler.
Captain Lewis and Judge Cultivate of the
United States ordnance board, who arrived
here yesterday to witness test of a new
smokeess powder. today went to Meade
vile, Pa, to examine fifty new wire wound
guns Before leaving General Miles, in ex
pressing his opinion regarding the South
African war, said to a reporter:
THE struggle between the British and
Beers is very serious war. There have
been some severe losses and believe there
will be more serious encounters before it is
ended. AS to the probable result l, of
course. cannot predict
IF the British are defeated is it likely to
involve Europe IN serious complications:
the general was asked.
1T might and It might not he replied.
CAS- to the tactics of the contending ar
mics. both seem to be pursuing what is
termed open order methods. 1t is mis-
take to compare the tactics of the Beers to
those of our Indians. Their tactics are the
white mans tactics.
The outcome, Of course, depends upon
the skill of the commanders, as II does in
every war. The Beers have been preparing
for the war for the last ten years in view
of the circumstances, do not think their
showing so far Is in the nature of a sur
prise.
"They have no difficulty in procuring am
munition. The people in the Transvaal are
accustomed to the use Of powder in mining
operations. They know how to manufac-
ture cartridges. Besides they had plenty
beforehand and store them away for use
when needed.
ITO succeed in war is to get ready before
you commence hostilties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
RI SELL TO TAKE 4 REST.
Veteran Actor is Greatly Weakened
by Sickness.

CHICAGO, December 22.-The Recor4
says: Sol Smith Russell will retire from
the stage for year or more at the con-
clusion of his interrupted engagement at
the Grand Opera House. He has already
recovered sufficiently from the attack that
compelled him to discontinue his perform
ance Monday evening, and there is no doubt
he will be able to resume next Monday
afternoon, as previously announced, but he
VIII not tax his weakened constitution be-
yond what Will be necessary to fulfill his
contract at the Grand Opera House for the
next two weeks. All his engagements
thereafter for the entire season will be can
Celled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
RAILROAD MEN ARRESTED
"nHrSed With Granddaughter for Dis
Obeyfng Flag SiruaIs

NEW YORK, December 22-W. H. sne-
oeker and Conductor Capped of the Lacka-
wanna Buffalo express. which was run
into On Thanksgiving eve at Paterson, N.
d. by the Phiilipsburg local, surrendered
themselves today. They We're accused Of
mahsiaughter in not obeying the tagging
rules of the company.
Each furnished $1,000 bonds to await the
R1ordan of the PhilIipsburg train some
t tiine ago furnished the same amount of
rail on the same charge "
H.. me accident resulted in the killing of
badly that death followed. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
One Fact Settled.
From the Dallas 1Texss) News.

There is not one well-informed man in
all the country who believes that the flag
will ever come down Gn the Philippines
No politician believes it. All talk on the
SUBJECT Is talk about things that are in
the past and settled. The most amusing
thing about it is that those who say il
must come down in the next breath say
that the disorder in the Philippines must
De stopped and the army and flag kept
there for that purpose. If We have no in
terest in the Philippines. why should we
be disturbed by the disorder there? The
whole matter of the government of the
Phllippines is up to the people. through
their representatives in Congress. But the
nag viii never come down
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Indications That His Communica-
tions Are as Yet Intact.
DISGUST ,e Ar His COMPLAINTS
Importance of DeIagoa Bay to the
Two Contestants.
MIR. HAY REACHES LONDON

LONDON, December 22.-The only news
from South Africa of the slightest import
ance up to 3 pm. today is the report of
Ladysmith's ability to hold out for some
time to come, and the message from Gen.
Methuen, published last evening, though
undated, permits the assumption that his
communications have not been cut.
Gen. Methuen's complaint about the rude
ness of his opponent is the latest surprise
Of this surprising war. and. judging from
the tone of some of the comment, Gen.
Methuen's peevishness is more distasteful
to many people in Great Britain than his
continued silence would have been.
There is no diminution Of the enthu-
siasm among the volunteers All kinds of
offers are reaching Lord Chesham, who is
to command the mounted volunteer force.
Members of the stock exchange have al
ready promised one hundred horses from
their stahles, and an offer OF an Irish con-
tngent of 115 hunting men was accepted
this morning. Prince Francis of Teck,
younger brother of the Duchess of York.
sailed for Cape Town today with detach-
ment of the Royal Dragons.
Lord Salisbury and General Roberts had
a conference with the queen at Windsor
this afternoon.
SOrtie at Ladysmith.
A war Office dispatch from Pietermaritz-
puiS, Ndtdl, gives a lSl Oh caShditieS Aeh-
day. December IS, of seventeen killed and
fourteen wounded. all non-commissioned
officers and men. The names of the regi-
ments concerned indicate a hitherto unre-
corded sortie from Ladysmith on that date.
Lady Randolph Churchill has received
cable dispatch from her son, Winston
Churchill, who was captured by the Beers
in Natal and taken to Pretoria. and whose
escape from there was announced Decem-
Der IA. saying he had arrived safely at
Delagoa Bay.
Mr.. Adelbert 8. Hay. the new United
States consul at Pretoria, formally received
at the United States embassy today num-
Der of wives and other relatives Of British
officers who came to make special requests
regarding the prisoners at the .Transvaal
capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Told by the Price of Lath.
ON the Ch1earo T,yh,ne

Lumbermen are commenting upon the re-
markable advance in price of lath during
the last year. All grades of lumber rose
In price during the year. but in none was
the proportion great as the jump in the
value of lath, which trebled in value dur
ing the year just closed The demand for
the little sticks is explained by the pros
per1ty of the masses. Lath is used chiefly
In frame buildings, especially the smaller
dwelling houses such as are built by the
workingnen and others of moderate means
The price of lath, therefore, indicates that
the building OF new houses by the masses
Is upon large scale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, December 22.-Flour dull. uuchang-
ed receipts, 9. s62 barrels: exports, 203 barrels
Wheat dull; spot and month 70a7Oik; January .Oi5
aIO$*: May. 74a74A: steamer No. 2 red, 65ILa65ix
receipts II, 1873 bushels: southern by sample 6Sa
lt2; 10. on grade, 6IaIot2 Corn dull: spot, month
and December, new DID, sla367s: January. sis.
aS1; February, s7sa3!s March, 81. bid; steamer
mixed 35Aa35S; eceipts, 237 563 bushels: exports
l26. III bushels; southern white and yellow corn
S2saaSI4 60, Oats DUH; No. 2 white. 3oha31; No. 2
mixed. 2St2a29. Rye nominal; No. 2 nearby "a.
No. western, So Hay steady; No. i timothy. Si5
Also Grain freights very dull, scarcely any de-
mand; Unchanged. Sugar strong; unchanged But-
ter and cheese finn; unchanged Eggs tirm: zoe
per dozen. ' 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

NEW YORK, December 22-MuIler
Schall & Co. will ship $685., 900 gold for Eu-
rope tomorrow. This amount may be in
creased.
The following additional shipments of
gold are announced by tomorrows steam
ers: Heidelberg, Ickslheimer & CO., 1880
900.
L. Won Hoffmann & Co. will ship $500 900
gold tomorrow. Barring Magoun & Co in
creased their engagement from $3.50 900 to
$l,0OO.000 Total thus far announced for
tomorrow. $3,275, 0OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
over 5000 Bill. Introduced.

The officials of the House of Representa-
tives have struck a balance on the recent
deluge of bills. showing that up to the
recess the record stood: Total bills intro
duced. o,oi5: joint resolutions 90: simple
resolutions, %; grand total 5.1I6 measures
of all kinds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22

READING, Pa. December 22-Gen. Nell
son A. Miles today inspected the big Brown
segmental tube wire gun, now approaching
completion in this city. He was faverably
impressed.
Gen. Miles was accompanied by the board
of ordnance and Notifications The party
were here four hours. They then left for
Birdsboro, where another Brown gun was
inspected. Gen. Miles then proceeded to
Washington via Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
GEN. LAWTON LAID TO REST.
Remains Placed in Pace Cemetery at
Manila Today.

MANILA, December 22-Gen. Lawtons
remains were placed in the chapel in the
Pace cemetery this morning. Private serv-
ices were held at the residence, and the
body was carried to the cemetery by mem
bers Of the generals staff and escorted by
Troop l of the ith Cavalry Public services
Will be hold latcr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-22
EA-JUDGE PIPER ARRESTED
charged With Suborning Perjury in
Colin Estate Case

bCff ALo, N. Y, December PA spe-
eial from Lockport says: Ex-Judge Charles
PIPER of Niagara Falls has been arrested
on sealed indictment charging subordina-
ton of perjury. He gave bail in the sum of
$1,000. He is accused of encoura ying Fin,
gene Ramstein. executor of the Grand Colin
estate, to make a false statement to the
surtogate IN accounting. Ramstein is in
Auburn on his own confession