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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Secretary Long has sent a telegram to the
officers Of the Naval War College. heartily
congratulating them on the possession Of a
portrait of its distinguished founder. Rear
Admiral 8. b. Luce, retired. to whom, he
says. the service owes a debt Of gratitude
This portrait of Admiral Luce was unveiled
at the college at Newport today with ap-
prOpriate ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
George v. L. Meyer of Massachusetts, to
be ambassador to Italy; John r. Brennan
OF Rapid City, 8. D., to be Indian agent at
Pine Ridge agency, S. u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Lieut.. Hobson Improving.

NEW YORK. December 15.-Leut. Hob
son. who Is at the Presbyterian Hospital.
has improved. and all indications are ia
vorable for his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thalmann & Co. New York
Omen Hi~h Ynw C1oas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.
A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is bona-f1de one.
1t Is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. In order to deceive adver-
tsers. by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnable, and which are. in fact, re-
turned. but nevertheless are In
cluded In what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however.
fudge by results. and bogus circuIa-
lions don't give them
The family circulation OF The Star
is many thousands in excess OF any
other Washington paper.
Circulation of The "Evening star"
SATURDAY December s, AL
MONDAY, December 10. 1900 ,6O1
TUESDAY, December II BAT
WEDNESDAY, December II, 1900 ..-.........-..3I,775
FRIDAY. December IA. 1870 ......Sl,8 83
Daily
solemnly swear that the above statement
represents only the number of copies OF
THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday. Decem-
Der A. 19OO-that IS. the number of copies
actually sold. delivered. Furnished or mailed.
for valuable consideration. to bona-flde pur-
chasers or subscribers. and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to or remain
in the office Unsold. .....----
]. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier. The Evening Star Newspaper
Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
fifteenth day Of December. A. d. 1900
BEN c. McQUAY,
Notary Public, d. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
HONORABLE r. D. GILMER.
Endorsed For Attorney General by
Haywood Democrats.
fcnoo;ol - Tho Nou,s and Observer

Especial TO The News and Observer
Waynesvine, n. c., March ia large
and enthusiastic meeting of the Demo-
Gratis of Haywood was held here today
Hon. r.. d. Gilmer was heartily endorsed
for Attorney General in the adoption Of
the following resolutions:
Resolved that we recognize our towas-
man, Robert ID. Gilmer. a man of highest
type of personal character, lawyer OF
eminent ability, public speaker OF
clearness, eloquence and force. As 2
politician he is without a superior in The
State. We appreciate the valuable SER
vice he has rendered the Democratic
party and the people of North Carolina
He has ever been ready to perform any
service required of him by the public or
the Democratic party. No position so
humble but he made the service honora-
BILE, no requirement so great but he has
met the full measure of its responsible
ity. In every political campaign he has
served his party with successful ability
AS chairman of the county executive COM
mittee, as chairman of the judicial dis
trict executive committee and as chair
man of the Congressional committee he
has rendered faithful and efficient SER
ty he has been among the foremost of it's
public speakers. During his two terms
in the Legislature he served his people
with distinguished ability and was prom
inently identified with all measures look
ing TO the promotion of the States high
est and best interests. His knowledge of
law, coupled with his superior ability as
Il debater makes him an eminently prop
err person not only to debate the Con-
sttutional Amendment now pending, but
also one in whose ability and fidelity to
right principles the people of the State
most safely repose confidence in main
tanning the validity of the amendment
in all it's parts, and by his knowledge
of the law and it's practices he is quail
fed in an eminent degree to take care
of the public interest in any position as
signed him. Therefore be it resolved
that we commend him to the State con-
vention as the most suitable to be nomi1
mated for Attorney General and request
our delegates to use all honorable means
to secure his nomination.
a large delegation from Haywood Will
go to Raleigh. The convention heard one
of the best and most logical speeches on
the amendment by Honorable Garland S.
Ferguson. A resolution was adopted
pledging Haywood Democracy to stand by
the amendment, after which Mr. Gilmer
made one of his characteristic speeches
and expressed his gratitude at the action
of his people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
GET THERE ELI. "

Elihu Root is in hot water again. The
report of the committee to investigate
the State Trust scandal of New York
brings out the fact that two million dol
lars was borrowed for Daniel Shea, the
office boy, and the report says THE
Shea loan was arranged for by Elihu
Root, director and member of the
Executive Committee of the Trust Com
pany and also its counsel.
Beyond all question this loan was il
legal because excessive, and because, in
part, it was made indirectly to directors
of the Trust Company"
Get there, Eli seems to be the motto
of the Secretary of War. He was Tweeds
confidential lawyer, he drafted the Porto
Rican bill at the dctation of the tobacco
and sugar trusts, and was the man
through whom the office boy borrowed
two million dollars of the State Trust
Company And Root was "a director,
member of the executive committee and
attorney of the Trust Company. Is this
the kind of man to hold important public
positions?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
THE AUDITORIUM.

Next Monday is an important day in
the history of Raleigh.
Next month The Democrat convention
meets in Raleigh. There viii be two
thousand peo3ie lere and here IS no
place where hey can be stated IN The
convention. Other conventions VIA he
held, and Raleigh viii f"ei the need OF
an Auditoriliri
Next Monday the voters of Raleigh will
decide whether they wish to secure money
to build an Auditorium by selling the
Market House at not less than $500
1t is an important matter and we hope
il will be fully discussed, and every citi-
zen will vote.
The News and Observer sees no other
feasible way to secure an Auditorium.
and it favors the proposition. Let there
be a full expression of opinion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
DOES 1T WANT TRUTH.

We notice that sub committee of the
days session in Charlotte. This com
mission was appointed shortly after Nc
Kinleys inauguration TO gather informa-
ton with reference to industrial con,l:-
tions-wages. labor. organization and to
particularly make investigation as to the
operations of trusts and legislation cen
corning them. 1t has. doubtless, obtaln-
ed some valuable Information If the mass
of testimony taken. and if the Commits
evil il may do some good, contrary TO tho
usual commissions
In coming to North Carolina, aside from
the regular inquiries. the Commission
would do well to make an exhaustive in
quiry into the operations of The tobacco
trust which has reduced tobacco farmers
from comforts and fair prices II necessi-
ties and starvation prices 60 far As we
have observed, the only person summoned
before the Commission who has any coli
nection with the tobacco 5usiness-as
manufacturer. buyer. seller or grower
is Mr.. B. ~ Duke, director in the Am9ri-
can Tobacco Company. Now Mr.. Duke, as
he sees the immense profits Of the tobac-
co trust pour into his Golfers. no doIDt
thinks the trust is a very good thing. And
it is--for him and his associates. What
sort of evidence will Mr.. Duke give The
Commission? Everybody knows thai 1t
will be from his standpoint-'n the liter
est of the trust.
If the Commission wishes to know the
facts about the operation of the tobacco
trust, it will not stop with summoning
only the trust director. 1t win also
summon dealers, eX-dealera, shippers,
growers, and others who know the effect
of the trust upon tobacco growers and the
tobacco trade. If the Commission wishes
will give a few as follows; Messrs. WIN.
A. Guthrie. John r. Webster, p. n, Kicks,
J. Bryan Grimes, j. b. Phillips, j. 7.
Jordan, w. A. Darden, j. B. Eserton and
j. B. Whitaker. There are plenty Of OH
ers, but these will do. If it examines only
a trust official and no other tobacco men,
the investigation will be worse than
farce. 1t will be equivalent to saying
that it is only looking for evidence 10 s.s-
tain the tobacco trust.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
A ISLANDER ON THE STATE.

Not content with robbing the farmers
of at least fifty per cent on the price of
their tobacco with closing down prosper
Gus factories in growing towns, driving
progressive leaf dealers and warehouse
men out of business and monopolizing the
profits that accrue from the growing as
we'll as the manufacture of tobacco-not
content with these illegal methods OF get
ting abnormally rich, the Tobacco Trust
has gone into Simonton's court and made
affidavits to a SANDER on the State OF
North Carolina and its people. In the
matter of the receivership of the Black
wells Durham Tobacco Company, the
Trust agents swore that there exists in
North Carolina a prejudice against all
corporations. and especially all the large
corporations.
The statute books of the State pro-
claim the falsity of this sworn state
ment There is not a State in the Union
that is more friendly TO corporations
whether large or small. They get full
authority to transact any legitimate
business, taxation is lower than in most
States, and the fullest protection is given
them in carrying on their business. There
is not legitimate domestic corporation
in North Carolina that has made any
complaint against the State, and no cor
poration chartered in other States that
was willing to do business upon the same
terms and conditions as local corporations
that has complained of North Carolina
legislation 1t is true that some cor
porations-notably the Southern Railway
unwilling to try their cases before any
Judge except Simonton, have complain
ed of the Craig law and are seeking TO
set it aside. but not even these corpora
tions can establish the truth of the libel
sworn to by the Tobacco Trust.
Of all corporations the Tobacco Trust
is the last to complain of North Carolina.
It's originators made their first money in
this State. which afforded them every
facility Before the Duke concern went
into the trust, the people were all proud
of it's success and even since it became
a part of a great trust, though it ought to
be destroyed by law, legislators have en-
acted no stringent law against it, 1t has
enjoyed, at least, immunity from the
persecution il richly deserves as an out
law, and common decency ought to have
restrained it from sworn libel upon
the State. will our law makers" asks
the Southern Tobacco Journal remain
passive under such conduct on the part
of corporation of their creation?'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
n Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
are not sold for the purpose of an;agon-
izin2 them, but rather as an aid. We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
GUS to expectant mothers. The distress
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment-by
applying lniment that softens and re-
lakes the over-stralned muscles. We
make and sell such a liniment, COM
bining the ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown ard call it
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
THREE SIGNIFICANT STRAWS

''Straws show which way the wind
blows is particularly true of politics. Six
months ago it was only the most hopeful
Democrats who believed that Bryan would
be inaugurated President on the one hun
dredth anniversary of Jefferson's taking
the oath of office. Now it is in the air
and Republicans and gold Democrats feel
that McKinley's tenure of office is draw
ing to a close.
Yesterdays Washington Post contained
three political straws which tell the di-
rection Of the wind. They are
Hon. George Judd Tansey, of st. Louis, is at
the Shoreham with his bride Mr.. Tansey until
a year ago was leading lawyer of his city
but gave up active professional life to take
charge of important business interests intrusted
to his hands. He is and god Demo
GRAFT He says the gold Democrats Iof st. Louis
are still gold Democrats. but will not again vote
for Mckinley account of his position on the
Porto Rican tariff question.
with its indifference to the Beers and its
mperialistic tendencies, as developed in its
Porto Rican policy, do not think the Republi-
where j live" said Mr.. Charles X. Ward of
Grand Rapids at the Riggs last evening. ''You
see there are an immense number of Hollanders
in Grand Rapids and near there. and they are
not only fond OF the Beers, but they do not be-
lieve in colonial government -
'Now would be a very bad time for the Re
publicans of Indiana to hold am election said
Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell.
at the Riggs last evening. Il have Just returned
from short trip to the State and talked with
a good many citizens in four different counties.
Every man you meet is a constitutional lawyer.
He is ready to tackle this Porto Rican question
from four sides, top or bottom. Will the disat-
lection last? That is hard to tell. II is not apt
to be as bad as it is very long. Whether enough
dissatisfaction will remain TO make any differ
ence is another matter. Indianans like to have
good kick once in while and having
now
These are not isolated instances They
are common to be found in all indepen
dent papers these days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
FROM MURPHY To NANTEO.

4 horseless carriage has mace ITS appearance
in Asheville.
Rev DR.. W. A. Wood resigns a Presbyterian
pastor at statesville because OF bad health
The Cumberland delegation will be about two
thirds for Aycocb and about one third Tor Gun
ingham.
Mr.. Joseph II. James, head maci'inist in South
orr Railway shops at spencer is candidate for
Commissioner of Labor
The Hughes building, occupied Icy c. X. Brad
ham in Newbern. burned. Loss was large
partially covered by insurance.
Indee Calvin ellis who died in Asheville on
Sunday. was born in Moore county, April SCth
1890 He leaves two sons who prominent in
journalism.
Prof W. L. Potoat, of Wake Foret College
viii deliver the lectures provided for in the
Cav Foundation in the Southern Baptist Theolog-
zeal Seminary. March Goth and Odd.
The negro, James Capers. who last summer at
tempted an assault a young girl at ibemarle.
was tried at this term of the .tlbemarle court
He submitted to the charge and sentnced
10 the penitentiary for Is years. Concord Stand
ard
The building committee OF the Methodist
church have decided to put up church in Far
rar in place of the chapel that has been sold
that will cost Sl,0C0 1t will be located on the
lot donated by W. T. Deans.-Tarboro South
erner.
The two years old son of Mr.. Henry Boyd near
Mt Carmel, met with a painful accident on
Friday Being left alone in a room with an
omen fire place his clothes caught ana beiore
holm could reach him was seriously burned
Saaboard correspondence Roanoke Chowan- L INES
Rev s b. Turcntine has been invited to con-
,luct a series of meetings for the student body
of Trinity College this year the first service Will
he conducted at the college Saturday night,
March 18th. Mr.. Turrentne will probably re-
main through the following week in this meet
ing saws the Charlotte Observer.
The Messenger regrets to announce the death
of Mr.. W. j. Penny, one of Wilmington's well
known business men, which occurred about 4
o'clock this morning al his home on Dock street.
He died very suddenly of heart disease having
been apparently in his usual health when he
retired last night-Wilmngton Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

Secretary Winslow, of the Anti-Impe-
realistic League, says there are two nil
lion men who voted for Mckinley in
1896 who will vote against him in 1905
He says the imperialsts will have a
national convention "and will then select
a standard bearer and platform probab-
ly in the way of confirming an already
existing platform and already nominated
candidate We believe antiimperialisn
is strong enough, and there is one plat
form that comedies this issue, and We
shall accept that platform even if by so
doing we must accept some minor issues
that we do not agree with. In this way
our influence is much greater than as Il
mere party"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
4 NIGHT OF TERROR.

"Awful anxiety was felt fo' TIE widow of tie
brave General Burnham of Machias Ne, when
the doctors said she could not live till morning.
IAN thought she must soon die from Pneli-
monia but she begged for Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery SAYING it had more han once saved her
life and bad cured her OF Consumption After
three small doses she slept easily all night. ami
its further use completely cured her. This mar
velous medicine is guaranteed to all Throat.
Chest and Lung Diseases. Only .)c and sl.cG.
Trial bottles free at all drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To accommodate those who are partial to the
use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal
passages for catarrhal troubles the proprietors
prepare Cream Balm in liquid form, which Will
he known as Elv's LIQUID Cream Balm Price
including the spraying tube is as cents. Drug
sits or by mail. The liquid form embodes the
medicinal properties of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem
brane and does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to natural and healthy charac-
ter Ely Brothers, So Warren St, N y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
AT THE TOP OF THE COLUMN.
Jonesboro Progress.

,JoneSboro Progress.
We wish TO congratulate the News and OLser-
yer on its improved appearance in its
dress, donned Wednesday morning. II places
it geographically where il has long been in
other respects-at the top of the column, almost
without a rival, amongst host OF ca. 7 titors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

The wisest politicians of all parties put
New York in the doubtful column this
year. In 1896 it gave 1000 majority for
Mckinley. and yet today the highest ma
jority claimed by the Republicans is
10000 In 1897 it gave Democratic ma
elected by only $4,000. The gold Demo-
Gratis have nearly all returned to the
party, and the German and anti-imperal-
istic and antitrust vote ought to make
it safe for Bryan. 1t is doubtful State
as it has been in nearly every election
since the Republic was founded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

State Senator +. A. Daniels and Representative
W. X. Allen, of Wayne, who are attending the
xSupreme court, say that there is no doubt OF
Aycocls nomination by such a large majority
as will demonstrate that he is the choice OF the
voters in all sections of the State. The action
Of Caldwell, Ashe and Yadkin in instrucung
for Aycock is gratifying because it shows he is
as popular in the West at home sad Senator
Daniels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

Admiral Schley was lionized in the CAPT
tai of the Argentine Republic as the
hero of Santiago" The administration
is not strong enough to give Sampson
glory which he improperly claimed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

To secure the original witch hazel save, ask
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known as
certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware
OF worthless counterfeits. They are dangerous
Bobbitt and Wynne Drug CO., W. II. hing,
Adams and Moye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

Capt. Mahan says the Monroe doctrine
demands big navy. But this adm!nis-
tration has declared the author OF the
Monroe doctrine a little American ami
sent the Monroe doctrine into "innocuo is
desuetude."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
CONVENTIONS.

NATIONAL
Republican, Philadelphia, June 16.
Prohibition, Chicago, June q.
Populist, Sioux Falls, 5. d.. May ..
Democratic, Kansas City, Mo, July T.
STATE
Democratic, Raleigh, April IL.
Republican, Raleigh, May =
Populist, Raleigh, April Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
TO PROTECT THE BULL.

Southern Tobacco Journal.
The Durham Bull has been provided With an
official keeper TO prevent the Man with the Hoe
from placing his unholy hands upon The sacred
animal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
Mother'SFriiend

We know that in thousands of cases
it has proved more than blessing to
expectant mothers. 1t overcomes morn
ing sickness. 1t relieves the sense of
tightness. Headaches cease, and dan
ger from Swollen, Hard and Rising
Breasts is avoided. Labor itself is
shortened and shorn of most of the pain.
We know that many doctors recon-
mend it, and we know that multitudes
of women go to the drug stores and buy
it because they are sure their physicians
have no objections. We ask a trial
just fair test. There is no possible
chance OF injury being the result, be-
cause Mothers Friend is scientific
ally compounded. 1t is sold at 81 bot
tle, and should be used during most of
the period of CESSATION. although great
relief is experienced if used only Short
time before childbirth. Send for our IL
lustrated book about Mothers Friend
THE BRADFlELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA. GA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

man has reached the age of discre
ton when he is old enough to know
that he doesn't know some things he will
know when he gets older.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

1t is almost certain that the DemocTa'
will control the next House Of RepreseH-
tatives. North Carolina will do its paIt
by sending solid Democratic delegation,
making gain of two in the seats OF In
ney and White,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
SHOULD BE TRIED FOR TREASON.

Kinston Free Press.
The Democrats of Kentucky are beginning
To assert their manhood. Taylor and his gang
OF L. Il n Railway minions gang of as
sassins The Democrats of Kentucky ought to try
Taylor for treason and if convicted he should be
publicly executed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
no PINK wAIsrCoAT vICE-pREs:rFNr.
Mark Hanna

Mark Hanna
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff is too young. We
old fellows don't propose to have Young fellow
like him TO preside us. We want man
o. dignity, not a young man lhc Woodruff
with a pink waistcoat to conduct cur proceed
ngs. We want mon like Bliss or Roosevelt "A
man who nas . renntation.