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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-27

the bell and hide her confusion. As
she did so a footman appeared and
announced that Prince Gustav was
waiting In the adjoining room.
Tell him / can't see him. No,
stay. Hilda, whatever shall l do ?''
les, madame, see him. You
said you would go half way, and he
will surely come the other half.
Shall | retire."
NO, certainly not; the interview
shall be formal. Show him in.
please" she added aloud to the foot
man.
A moment later the dor opened.
and Prince Gustav strod$p, a broad
smile upon his handsome.1ace. See
mo third person present, he
stopped short, and Hilda, overcome
by the tension, leaned against a
bookcase and buried her face in her
hands.
Come in, please demanded the
princess.
Slowly the door closed. and
through the mist that covered her
eyes Hilda saw him produce the
locket. The next instant She threw
herself at the feet Of her mistress.
Forgive me. Oh, forgive me.v
she cried. "Iou said you loved him
50, and my heart was breaking when
saw how You suffered. / sent the
locket for your sake and for the
country's sake
A gentle hand lifted her up and
placed a chair for her.
"Sophy, it was I who was in the
wrong, confessed the prince.
'NO; il was I. "
Then we both were. And this
little peacemaker, who was wiser
than either of US. has made us
happy again and saved her country
from danger"
And with the thanks of two crate
full hearts ringing in her ears Hilda
got up and stole away into the room
where Lomax. patient and still
mindful Of her. had Acknowledged
ms unworthincSs but a few hours be-
fore. She glanced at the great mar
bic clock and scarcely realized that
within an hour she would be sneak
inc 10 him again.
Principally to time he arrived and
was ushercd into her presence.
"N on delivered my letter." she
asked unnecessarily.
~ cS, and have come for nv re-
ward"
"Well, | may tell YOU officially
that the wedding Will take place as
announced. Indeed, at the present
moment the prince is here making
the final arrangements"
rs that all?"
Certainly. Good night"
He went to the door and turned
the handle, but did not open it. In
stead, he looked back and said:
"Hilda-MiSs Grantham. after
my conduct | can never ask for your
love, but can and do ask for your
forgiveness. have erred and am
penitent. VIII YOU forgive me?"
81 cannot"
An expression of pain swept
across his features, and he opened
the door. 1T is all over. then.
Goodby," he murmured.
"Haroldw
He was on the point of disappear
ing, but at the old familiar name he
looked back. He saw her sink into
chair with Bonded head. Then as
he rushed to her side and caught her
in his arms she whispered:
81 cannot forgive you, because I
did so long o"-Penny Pictorial
Nf,rroy,ro
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-27
THE CLARK E COURIER
JOHN o. DROWN,
EDITOR AND PRoPRrrroR.

THE CLARKE COURIER is published
weekly at ONE DOLLAR AND FIrrr Crsrs, ~
tPAID IL ADVANCE; when not paid N advance
wo dollars will be invariably charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be Inserted at the rass
OF One Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
Hen hnes) for three insertions and Fifty
Cents per square for each additional inssr-
ton Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year stlesS rates.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
THE SUPPRESSION OF LYNcHING.
TO PUNISH THE LYNCHERs is THE ONLY
REMEDY.
To the Editor Of The Trihu ,e

To the Editor of The Trhu le
Sir; II Is rather surprising 10 lay yman 70 find
eminent judges men VIII have spent their lives
In the making and application OF the Lw-ss law
decreed for the benefit of the peOple-failing TO
realize the only plausible and absolute remedy
against lynching. That IL is form Of murder
and that il disgrace a country must be
the belief OF every honest citizen.
An inquiry into and analysis Of the causes and
motives which prompt mob lynch a criminal I
have nothing do with the prevention OF lynehing
A body Of people forming a State. and States
gathered together IN solemn session. having os-
tensibly and deliberately chosen their most ju-
dicious Representatives 10 make and dispense for
them the law" must realize that the absolute
upholding OF these men and their DEGREES will alone
maintain the integrity, peace and progress Of the
country or State n Is upon proceedings from
this logical basis that must depend for the
suppression OF lynching.
Let IL be once made clear that the country will
punish every man concerned IN a lynchlng Sc
Verely the ground OF his having broken the
law: let the means be taken any carry
out The laws decree unremittinglv-and shall
be rid OF this remnant OF savage barbarty
Lynching springs rom a lack 0f confidence I'm
the administration Of the law. but the very fact
OF lynching is OF the most powel ful elements
10 increase distTust OF the processes OF he
law. As
Nutley, y J.. Feb Il, 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
AGAINST THE MORTGAGF TAX

To the Editor of The Tribune
sir Your correspondent Taxpayer" IN rhi.
mornings Tribune, IN speaking of mortgage taxa
don forgets 20 mention another very serious
phase under the present law To illustrate. lend
man $3.50 on a s. 90 property a. 3 Der cent The
mortgage now being taxed the CuI local rate D
only receive Pig per cent net fOt nav money That
not he.ng emo sh. obliged 10 -alI In ta4 loan
ON account OF this mortgage FAX the owner finds
II Impossible 10 gel new loan. 2 have % fore
close. and forced sale q the result AT The sale
nobody bids up to the amount 81 the mortgage.
oack taxes, Interest. expense. etc. and Z have 10
buy il I'm, very unwilling purchaser. for almost
The fun original cost The own loses an hls
equity IN the property. probably q whole life 5
savings. That not only robs him o. his partly
paid Tor home but it also discourages Others from
saving ana from using their savings part pay
ment Tor home that they expect 20 paw for ly
degrees by the savings or years come
BY JudicOus taxation the State ought 10 do all
IN rs power 20 Increase the numbe- OF home own
ers. II total exemption Is impossible then a
reasonably low rate, especially for mortgages.
ought 20 he established and collected from all
mortgages. without exception. thing Ike last
years Stranahan hill proposed 20 do. EQUITY
New-NOrk. Feb Is. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

9% s ss 6s ds2.d g g. g t @.d 's = sA g.
,,beSs PoIAIoEs AND sIE.poasste potatoes in
asld steady; Bermuda and Havana selins soEly.
Florida beans active and higher other Florida vsgea-
prices Charleston and North Carolina lettuce mostly
pe2r Norfolk kale and spinach sold well at unchangsr
slowly No change bermuda Or Havana stock Cali
quality and value. other vesstabss range about a.
Havana per- bb ssas do s5s sa9e per PES o 0a r. 3 So
W S DO MiehssR Mic Per ise rs u gsl 81; do state snf
81 Soqss 5 do basket 75aoOc sprouts per-
tops on per crate S5as5c do Bermuda per crate 75ce
FLORIDA and Charleston s3dsa SSr@ada per crse ss a.
bases state per ton sIas1B DO Sa florida gr y Sb S ersts
cas q ~ E9r9a y 3 PEE basket Sos do Calfo.1is Dsr
ooals p'r 6D ssSs5 PEI IL @ rssrasisS Il Sa per
orleans per 100 buBp e' G sias9 Shrs, s
oErs Havana per carrr ar sss rs 6nn PgT ps Rras ~ % @
sR wS per 81 s5 S s So s. 20 % 3S Sq T9n9sessSs e sSs aSs 80
sass a. ysaS as g. 9sgs g Do county sg Ess per PEI Sss
ysllow Sc 7Sasa q red 8 5oass 7s Peas. Florida
g & 50 PsPPsrs Florida pr carTs5 aas9 Parsley
sTe S6 SAG sGs9 80 Pa1nps LSnS Island and Jersey gsr
90 era per craie 81 2Ssi 6 do Rs' Fords Po r
beans Florida per- % % 81 sGs s 9S S spsSo 90 N6 ss
aS5e tomatoes. Florida per carrier. 81 56Gs5 so;
IL 2++c per quart
nav ANP sTRAw-HAY- Only moderate trading wa.
reported to-day bur the outlook
sng for next week. Receipts extremely light for
FRIDAY and saturday. Prices continue and quota
Die. with what trade s doing Some OF the sections
report renewed shortage of This with the buIsh
tone which prevails more less among farmers will
nave tendency Keen prices the sellers
quote Prime, large bales. 100 n a5d97 3c: 4
So6Hz 2c. No do. SjfLS7 iac clover
mixed do slos3c. clover.
DO 40q45c Small and bales quoted quite
" IN the present light Of supply
nave been active enough to work the full
Total OF long with shrinkage in We
Long rye s2iauS1c per 100 N. Ost straw gains
demand but sufficiently special
Receipts OF hay and straw reported Prod
uce Exchange today: hudson River Railroad
JiO Erie 21O; Pennsylvania Delaware Iackawanna
and Western 81; I.ahigh Valley ITO.
Baltimore and Ohio. 100. Of
~; Vermont CeRtra 30, Old Dominion Steamship
pany TO- total. 1910 tons Receipt Of hay for
9+5o tons, do last week. 551O Receipts straw
$40 -
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
STOCK ON HAND
OTHER MARKErs-BY TELEGRAPH.

nally steady Good prime steers. 81 e0dS6 poor to
Medium So 5edS4 So stOckers and feeders 81 I5d<4 s0
cows s. 5OaS4 -. heifes s. 50dS4 so; 81 $50
s. So bulls 40GSf % calves. S40S6 So Texas fed
Texas steers. 81 3OdS4, Texas
bulls s. 50dS3 50 H0gs-Recepts TODAY. 2l000 head
MONDAY. estimated left lJoN Strong 20
shade higher; top s. So mixed and butchers s. asa
81 gots5 h., choice heavy
~ lS5 O light s. 35GS5 bulk ~ sales s. 40dS5 A.
Sheep-Receipts IC00 head. sheen and lambs steady
good In choice -etrrrs S40S4 50. fair mixed
dSt 10: sheep SASS go. Texas sheep 81 81
qSa 65 native lambs. J00S3 y. Western lambs $50
So = Receipts-This week-Cattle. 40.70O head hogs
10. .aI0. sheep. $1,000 Last week-Catue $500 head
hogs. -. 400; sheep, I22CO
Cincinnati. Feb s3.-HoGs active. higher. s. 25qS5 30
Cattle steady 81 25dS4 sheep strong. 81 I5dS4 t5
Lambs strong So 75QS3 60
Fast Liberty. Feb 25-Cattie steady extra s. 500
81 80. prime. S5dS3 Si0S3 75 Hogs higher:
prime mediums. s. 1898 best Workers. s. 7Ods5 Is
heavy hogs - 60dSj g.. pigs s. 5OdS5 So roughs $50
steady choice wethers 81 JOGSf rs. com
mon SadS3: choice lambs 81 35dS5 so, good,
GS5 - veal calves STdS5 81.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
The f1Il1Wins the receipts of cotton ~ a
I-ri- en-- SalIcmh.r / Inum-

rl,'' = ANu MEAis-Ih, ua--et 'lr hpur slow
t1rs 90 rsin frriene = any talns AZ he close 20.
tl~ .ass an eau'et 10 about $50 psgs i'rrer ggl
s'gH: g. 'tNsJ 1". elrt-r patents. 80 bcHsI sprug
a1d - ar.,e ia- suh.st nelr. s, :. as l5 p
:. ~: = M ,2iT H Ne MtAi'-7is', is}e Nf,i Ge.I-.
u-r ...t.l F.rs white ye..v. .asr.e. y0qoI.
81 5o .l-,. r. ar-t- 80 y, -. 51Gsl- .pr.ns i5sa
1i.. 80 ',Fsl; - r.arss @n.er bran 81 '"p SO -
- - %. sa@e sis. HaH.o, ,aap 81 So. oa meal
GE,IN WHEAT rae.~ We, o. small an~. -n,,ul
' ,l 9,1 :1s a5 ~, s;'s E, u ne ana NM As, p q, -,
' '.eia- "a. s-i's nFn ID a abe ne ~ sg,.gr- seI
a-i g. over n.i 'hg opening pri,,ss. werr ne loves,
..sa .nh-sHr. was st~ s1iaeF Argentine -hPnenIs While
ra.-a,nt orlHarN laes- nnuenc~s would saye ~ysrrrd
r.re lne- -n-t bu 20 me absence - speculative
Interest 900 BE- part - H~ prol lne 1csi III a.en
W-.t .nil.s- mgss a. ana gea-ril apathy The ten
a-,y ~ Zen r~ish, at.' - IN nh ~ drg,,n - ,arssr
t.c,ar, me ~ future i,,-r, reached about
i5alanI as snail Da irrs ~er~ generally nrrn wing
u 49, & 4sr as s.,l II tGF- ~ ,I | = r ,s SPsF 7 Ss.
s.~,atgr. y NaThen l'Jiats So % afqet ~
mand - e-rn xss .'rk but me market ru!rd hrner
OWING th- niinu'-i ~ graiing q receipts Pract
t i, e. tss tirp "a "a ibs i, ~ a. rs
basis Win March isNe and nd July i5,.c n9minal me
Argentine shipments were 10000 bush. making 9i5 OoO
bush January !. compared with 32i6O00 bush
fallen on 34s O00 bush There
very little % with here Exports continue
sales exporters. ga bush
spot market closing quiet and steady the
basis of 40 for NJ : ec elevator and 4s.e O. b
OATSThe market for oats ruled steady, with
sarP ist5 and iemand .ir A. c5iSeso thsrr WAS was
closing a advan-e 81 70 IN the Western market
quite rteady. partially IN
frmness ceveloped In The spot market closed
steady. sales. l5ooo sush At UNCHANGED prices No :
closed sic: No 2. 30 No white. 2c. No white.
32zc track mixed 313i irc. track white, n G36C; No
white cIips 33Iaa3ts RYE Market quiet. No
/ quoted 81 &c. and No Western SIC,
trth ahoat. rye. 56d57c. .BA riley
Market steady; feeding quoted 4Sd5ic c New
York: mating GDdgic. 1 New York
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
EURoPEAN PRoDrcE MARKrr

Liverpool Feb. 23-CIosng -wheat-spot dull; No
California. 6s I'd, No red Western winter m al: No
Northern spring us 2'sd futures firm. March, Js 11d
Nav. ia 'sd. Ot-AmeTiCan mixed. steady.
Re 1O@sd. American mixed old 3s tt34d.
steady; March. 81 9atd May 9ssd July. Peas
Canadian quiet. IS I'D Hops London tacifc COAST
f4G t. t= Four-St Louis fancy steady. 81 81
Beef-EXra India easy. sis Pork-Prime mess
Western easy. Hams-Short cut rs 10. steady.
44s- Iard-Prlme Western. in uerces quiet as Cd;
American refined pals. steady COS 81. steady.
Cumberland N. 3D. rib. rs 20 N.
Ais Cd; long mddles light - Ais Cd. long
clear middles heavy 39 70 - n i0s Snort clear backs
16 ~ N. 3ss 81. clear bellies. - ~ N. ass Sd.
Shoudcrs-Sdusre. N to ~ N. steady. SIS Cd Butter
Finest United duh eos; United States
T3s Cheese quiet. American finest white sos American
finest colored. sis Talow-Prme city quiet. 26s Sd
Australian in London 21s Cottonseed oil-HuN
dned. spot steady l9s Cd Turpsnnespirits steady 2ss
Rosin-Comuaon steady A. IVA Pokrolou0k-RoonA\
fkA Lnsasl ~ tkUk -
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
a GOOD WORD FOR THE MISSIONARIES

A GOOD WORD FOR THE MISSIONARIES
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Last week. in the form OF a letter from Mr..
Clemens. the extraordinary condition was imposed
that a missionary. whose life had been blameless
his accuser ac1now lodged himself 10 be hts calum-
nator The Innooents" are indeed abroad once
more. with the redoubtable Mark Twain in their
midst, thick with verdure.
This week in editorial 81 to-day. the mis-
against outraEes committed ny certain European
women.
from the safety Of a sanctum thousands OF miles
merous cases interfered 10 prevent and arrest
crime. The in Will incurred by their courage and
devotion has caused Of the trouble visit
ed on them by those who write from half know
edge through the calumnies coined on the other
side, sent and accepted here. and circulated coin
Of the realm
The knowledge of these outraees has been COM
mon property Also the part taken by Amvri-
'an nlssionarleS, both men and women. 10 prote .
ana defend an whom they could the afT3.i sI~
lust 81 a brutal so,diery is known those who
nave sought Information This sLlirc.. Th-
writer uf this letter could crowd the columns If
The Tribune with what has been printed auI -.lr
broadcast over the land. IL has appeared i7 eadtt
ldmrhef. in weekly and daily journals The mis-
sion2rF aas protested and protested ro The extent
A spirit al present seems To- be abroad regarding
she missionary reuIrSentei nN me ID, tirnf r.-.
loull be damned II you DO.
NuuN be damned n You GOa't.
Nou'N De DAMNED II YOU will
lOuu be damned IL YOU won't
hou'N be damned anyway
NcW-A Ork. Feb. ~. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

nA. noluers were optimistic the future and con
H--.-t tiat the English market Monday would
tsl- In te course followed yesterday to-1av TAU
ne local still
NrHl On several points Dit selling and sou
" All street account. bare
1900 IN near months 20 points higher and
- points adNtces in han
latsN mat plantation EXHAUSTED srd
.It-'l suPpes Ter the ports must drawn sfracffv
so-. ---stl-. toNn stocks There a sOoi
sPoL .utton pretty m4ch the entiTe beii TTar
Vers tAPNfteFs Offerings
nsrss a1'. - Win hsh grades held premium CIoJE
lower prices INTO en@r xtrg 80 t1
a. 70 the future The from
~, sentiment there had buisnIy anecteI
a al ports '1 ana 'he continued light receipts
da Ss s@se @ 4t contract prices local market t5
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
PRAISE FOR THE TRIBUNES WORDS.
HUMANE CORRESPONDENTS on CRUELTY
IN SPORTS

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir Let Join my thanks 10 those OF others for
your valued editorial less Cruelty in sports" to
which Mr.. Emory in his timely article in to-dsy's
Tribune makes telling reference. Such suggestions
and admOnitions sadly needed.
Nowhere IS mans inherent cruelty toward in
feriors so evident in his cowardly dealings with
the brute creation. No device is too ingeniously
cruel II ii but cater 10 mans amusement i'm the
diversion called sport
In report Just received from England referring
20 the Royal Buck hounds mention is made OF the
fact that the stag let loose is mutilated thus to
MAKE mere difficult its escape in its desperate
tor me a.. maddened with fear il rushes on fol-
lowed ny its nagging pursuers and I'm order 10
add 10 the cruel Zest in own fox hounds the
wtetched animal. boxed. is taken from its ia
miiiar haunts. that il NAV he let loose I'm an un-
known district. where. terrified and hewidered II
may and no familiar whittier il can hope
10 flee for possible safety or escape
Yes. Mr.. Editor. YOUR humane words are timely
We thank you for them. HUMANITY
New-NOrk Feb IS 1871
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
LIE ANNoYANcE oF cHEcK sTAMPs

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; hope the House cOnferIees stand firmly by
the clause TO repeal the check stamp tax. Our
bank Is thoroughly representative. has two thou
sand accounts OF all classes and conditions in life
and all its depOsitors are strongly against this
as being hindrance trade and virtual tax on
the circulation Personally a banker. 7 no
good feature in its retention failed utterly
70 lessen the number OF small checks drawn IL
annoys business men in dozen ways. and is al
bad points
bankers may urge but cannot force imprinted
checkoooks upon their customers. We have daily
letters from banks all over the country containing
unstam2ed checks According law they must be
returned TO the draw We also have letters from
individual depOsitors with unstdmped checks Sup
pose We deduct and return these unlawful items.
can you see the end Of unsettled balances Sup
pose We deduct large check from a mail deposit
and the dealer draws against his fun amount.
shall We pay OveTdraft o Otest2 TELLER.
New York Feb. Is 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

rtca spot cotton market steady in tone with
ana s1d "a sner 70 the basis Of mifdl!ng uu-
bal ~ lOr middlIng Total sales Wsre , ~,
~ Iii -. 70 spaners The Southern spot markets. as ~
70 the local exchange as follnUs-
hrr 91bdS s1eadS l-loe higher. SS-l6c New-Orieans
. i6c az Vrsc' Mobile firm. I-l6c higher al
a ig- SdNahith steady. IL hfSosr' a.
SarIE ,ttisst9n quiet and steady, unchanged ~ ~.
I1rpsry-S i t'E higher AT S.c: baltimore
go . . Ioc Augusta nrm. .c higher a.
aly unchanged, y
Were snsiIer Is Ine estimetes Mondays receipts
s4aH expected. for NeW-rieaus 5.s,
cop OdIes against s52j last week ana N M 80" %
last week and = "a. sV" 70 4SoO Da.es against SIS
compared with 49, az me ports and for week as
week last year. - WEN previous and OF this
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
EXPORTS To- DAY
GENERAL MARKET REPoRr-

N-~ York. February -
foFFEE-A remarkable business Considering the short
session vas transacted in coffee futures day tho total
sales reaching ~ & bags IAhera fuyIng orders
hhd hesFE purchasing
the call and up % n O'Clock I6po hays haf changed
hsncs oficial opening prices unchanged 10 IS
points net higher. and remained fh0se
'il the close though there 81 ghf nu-tus.r
Wrought about on profit taking ~ local holders The Arm
nsss IN F1lropean markets was the chlsf for
strength ferf A. compared with ThursIav~ close Have
made gain - 2iadeA france sbue p.rnb,,rs
showed net rise ~ Asalia Brazilian sifuateS
vas irssh m nature Wtth STEADY, hut 10 reis
"Ner fio MAS firm and unchanged Receipts a. Interior
lNn l"fH hags maintained their high average as aid
also me Dor movement a. 23'n tags T'nited states
~ l.-se a'tFefiFs ""T- u 80 hags. beral figure
ihr marte Tor SPOT supplies showed sfea6iness vtb
''late h.sihess Quotations basis of T.c
Tor No RIO nd T7kc flr - a. invoice tCts
20 '''' "a'id 'Hh req
The range - contract the local narke, 10 iav
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
SOUTHERN COTTON MARKETS

bales. stock. la. 1913.
Bamore. Feb @i-Cotton nominal. middliug. q 5-l5c;
low mddng stsc; good ordinary. Sac; stock H. 7Ss
bales.
savannah Feb 23-Cotton steady: mddlns. Q 1-1sc;
low midding. Sac; receipts 3O99 bales; exports
~. 219
Memphis Feb. - - Cott0n-H0iidav.
bales, gross. 0i0. shipments 1859. stock f49 asa
New Orleans, Feb. 23.-Cotton hrm, middlng 91sc:
low middliug. good ordinary T24C receipts 1858
bales exports to the Continent, 12211 COastwise 2Os1
sales 500, stock $50 Ill
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
ONMU UNlCATLONS FROM TRIBUNE READERS.

or Edward Atkinson, or Lloyd Garrison the
Younger or even q Mark Twain II he does take
vail against the goodwill and practical common
sense OF our American people. We have conquered
as the ordinary common sense OF the wOrla
saopted. y was good statesmanship for as 10 ea"
the best interests of ninety millions Of people
involved and will Justify title and our con-
We will govern the Philippines better than they
have ever been governed; We Will wash them and
make them clean: We viii educate them better
struct them m what is meant by liberty Of thought
and liberty Of Judgment, and the true use OF this
IoTis on hNlos, ana nov ny improved methods or
industry. they may add 10 the comforts Of their
Ne shall improve them physically. intellectually
and relgiousiy. and when they are prepared they
American plan and purpose Who dares 10 say It's
M.9nF MARS iMain may can tns me Tsae
THE Evening Post" may ask How are you
rupt the greedy and the sordid@' answer They
are scais and pests which infest rs nov and may
for while. and We cannot expect 10 keep them
wholly ouy ~ cuba or The Philippines. They are
our eii's-tasks of evils 10 De oHercome-the teSts
of our strength and virtue But we may make
warning examples of them as We nave 81 DINERS;
ana 50 teach good lessons I'm honesty as sound
policy.
characterize The American people Most en-
QhaticallN not The majority, and believe the
essential principles II the moral law. They do not
murder they DO not steal; they 40 not commit
not ooyeI their neishbors' possessions. There is
Wholesome and a strong general feeling amOns
our people that upholds and everywhere respects
The character Of an who keep these laws and that
delests all who break these laws. This is con-
uttiou of life that is due 10 practice Of love Tor
our neghbor and its constant associate, common
sense. II Is embodied In our people and rules our
conduct
And when the question arises What ought 20
do with cuba and the Philippines the right answer
which viii he given by The sound common sense Of
people viii not he hair spittings the debat-
able ethics OF the situation. but DO the best YOU
can for their welfare: keep YOUR promise 10 the
Cuhans. but protect and suCcor their Government
as long as II may be necessary for them 20 prove
that they prepared 10 conduct good Govern
ment by themselves" J. p ..
New-NOrk. Feb. %. 1871.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
LIvERrooL corroN MARKEr

Liverpool Feb %. I .. m.-Cotton-Spot quiet prices
22d higher American mddng fair. % 32d' good mid
ding Ji2d. middlng . a sd low middhng 5-32d:
ordinary % 32d ordinary. u 32d. The of
the day 6O0O bales o which 800 for specula
ton and and included 800 American. Receipts.
1850 bales including l60O American. Futures opened and
closed quiet. American middlug q. February.
S64G5 10 641 sellers; February March. 1850
G6fd sellers, March and April l46tT5 II SD sell
April and Nav. > Is Cad value. May June.
l36fd sellers, June and July l0-6id and
August. s64d buyers August and September. 64d
sellers September 60-64d sellers. October. c,
3S64G+ 80 Cad nominal; October and November : o
81 64d4 81 64d nominal
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
ANOTHER APPRECIATION.

To The Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow to thank you for your excellent edi-
torial Less Cruelty in Sports" Every paper in
the land should copy II. E &
New-York City. Feb H. 1901.