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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
A Malta Murder Mystery.

New York has a new murder mystery
this time not only gruesome in its details
but promising thrilling sequence in solu-
ton and involving that altogether fascinat-
ing theme of the Italian malta" There is
nothing more stimulative of the magma
ton than the suggestion of the vendetta
working out In newworld crime. In this
case there Is a trace of very sordid basis
for the tragedy, the fear of a gang of coun-
terfeiters that their victim had betrayed
them TO the police. Thus far in the inves-
legations little has been learned to aid
the prosecution save that very short time
before his body was discovered in a barrel
the murdered man was seen with a gang
OF Italians who are known as coners, and
who. Ii Is suspected, have been engaged in
homicidal plots in the past. There are only
faint traces to connect these men directly
with the killing, but ii is expected that in a
short time widespread murder organiza-
ton will be uncovered, with strong posi-
bilities of a direct bearing on the counter
feiting industry. Thus the federal authori-
ties are interested along with the metropol-
itan police. Indeed the disclosure of the
connection between the dead man and the
Italians arrested yesterday was due to the
activity of the treasury secret service men,
who gave the New York police the tip and
enabled them to lay their hands on as
promising a crowd of suspects as has ever
been rounded up in the first stages of a
murder mystery. Thus the big city has
chance for some delectable thrills in the
near future as the ceilings of a dark plot
both to defraud the government and to
take human life are possibly uncovered to
view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Mr.. Roosevelt and Harvard.

IT is little early for speculation as to
Mr.. Roosevelt's employment after he leaves
the White House. Two years of his pres
ent term remain. and a full term of four
years may be added. But this much may
be said with safety: The presidency of Har-
ward University would fit him like glove.
The duties of the Office would appeal to
him strongly; and while they would take
up good deal Of his time. they would not
take up all Of 1t. There would still be time
for writing. and Mr.. Roosevelt could adj
dress himself to the preparation of those
histories and biographies relating to Amer
lean subjects and statesmen which are said
to be now on his memorandum book. At
fifty. and even at sixty. years of age Mr..
Roosevelt is likely to be a very strenuous
laborer in whatever vineyard he may be
found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Aguinaldo Again.

The latest disclosure concerning Aguinal-
dos amiable intentions toward General
Otis does not surprise the latter. Nor
should 1t surprise anybody else. What is
there new In the spirit of the order brought
to light? How does it differ from the whole
course Of the Tagalog Washington as re-
spects his appraisement of the Americans
and the best means Of driving them away?
To begin with. what sort Of a warrior was
he? In what school had he learned his
trade? And to end with, what were his
views of the people who had put an end to
Spanish domination, and where did he get
them.
What little Aguinaldo knew about war
he had learned from the Spaniards. That
is to say. he knew nothing but craft and
cruelty. The Spaniards. having to do with
insurrectionists. had pursued policies OF
great severity toward the Filipino leaders.
sometimes playing one against another.
sometimes striking terror by public execu-
TONS and at all times giving evidence of
contempt for the reasons which their ad-
versaries gave for having taken the field.
And so when Aguinaldo decided to resist
the American authority he resorted to the
only means he knew. To plot surprises and
assassinations. to go upon the theory that
tHo removal Oh the american COuiiildu-
der at Manila would bring down the whole
American program like a wrecked house of
cards. set his whole intellectual machinery
in motion.
AS we see by this disclosure, and have
seen by others. Aguinaldo appraised the
Americans as the successors of the Span
iards in everything. What had taken place
was merely change of masters. The
Americans would In time, If permitted to
remain, become as tyrann1cal and as re-
morseless as ever the Spanlards had been.
Their assurances of good will and of pro-
gress for the Filipinos We're humbug. They
were masking hard purpose behind a
soft exterior and some hypocritical procla-
nations. Their design was to enslave the
people and exploit the islands for gain.
The thing to do was to go at them at once,
and in any and every way which would
strike terror to their hearts.
Where did Aguinaldo get this view Of the
Americans? Does 1t differ materially from
the view put forward by the anti-imperial-
lists In the United States? If so, in what
particular? Who has arraigned the Ameri-
can purpose in the Philippines in severer
terms than Americans themselves?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Sidewalks.

The sidewalk question will not down.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found an
other communication from the correspond
ent whose former letter served a text
for article explanatory of the present
policy of the Commissioners with regard to
the laying of sidewalks and an accompany
ing editorial expressing the view that not
until the fund granted by Congress for the
Assessment and permit work. under the
District government is materially increased
or the owners of property abutting upon old
and WORKOUT walks in the central part of
the city take a broader view of their citi-
zenship duties to the general public and
ask for new walks will the present bad con-
ditions in the older portions of Washing
ton be remeded to any material extent.
To this view The Stars correspondent takes
exception. and in his letter printed today he
refers To the law in the case unexecuted.
In connection with his letter The Star also
prints today extracts from the law of 1895,
the statute in question, and further matter
to show that there is no question at the
District building as to the meaning of the
law or the duty of the Commissioners in
the premises.
The statute certainly does give the Com
missioners an alternative authority to re-
place old and WORKOUT walks whenever
the public health. safety and convenience
may require. or to lay new walks whom
ever requested to do so by the owners of
abutting property who will deposit half
the cost in advance. Furthermore. the
funds granted year by year are unoues-
tionably far too small to enable the Com
missioners TO proceed in a general cam
paign against the old walks within the GEN.
ter OF the city. giving no heed to the re-
quests for new walks in the outlying Dor
lions of the town. Were the funds large
enough such a course would be justifiabIe.
preventing unjust Determinations against
the owners OF property In town and ena-
bling the Commissioners to go ahead rapid
iy. But With the funds In hand the really
compulsory work would give rise to intense
bitterness on the part OF those property
owners who would feel themselves mulcted
unnecessarily. The present standard of
action against such owners necessarily puts
very low the state of the sidewalk which
warrants compulsory replacement.
With requests for walks in outlying parts
OF the city sQuaiing or exceeding the re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
To Obey is Best.
From the New York World.

1t is intimated that Mr.. Morgan, Mr. Hill
and Mr.. Hartman may decide to permit
the antitrust law to remain on the statute
books until regularly repealed, and may
even. by emitting to appeal from the de-
cision of the circuit court, accommodate
their actions to the law instead of en-
deavoring to fit the law to their actions.
1t really appears to us that this would
be the. part of wisdom. The trainers of our
Constitution were able men in their way,
and we'll meaning, but they lacked the gift
of prophetic foresight Proceeding accord
ing to- their lights. they ordained that any
act passed by Congress, signed by the Pres
ident and consistent with the Constitution
should be the supreme law of the land If
they had foreseen the existence of Mr.
Morgan and his associates no doubt they
would have provided that no act of Con-
gress should be valid without these gentle-
mems approval. But We have to face the
melancholy fact that they did not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Maryland Sherifs.
From the Baltimore American.

Maryland sheriffs during the past few
years have shown a promptitude Of action
in the protection of their prisoners which
has not only reflected credit on themselves.
but 1t has also protected the good name Of
the state from the tarnish of mob brutality,
More than one crime. even. during the pas
year. has been committed which has
aroused the Indignation of the public But
for the prompt action of the sheriffs there
would have been recourse to lynching, The
rfotous inclination has been repeatedly
shown. but the quick spiriting away of the
prisoner to a point of safety has ayerted
the outbreak. Lynchings, as usual thing.
are the elimination of angry passions LASH
ed into fury by the immediate effect OF
some heinous crime. 1t is seldom that
iynching Is the result of cool. deliberate
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
INSTRUMENTATION.

The doctor is man severe;
He fills my breast with quaking fear:
And warns me that I'll have to shun
Most everything that seems like fun.
And yet, and yet. l can't forget
1 saw him smoke a cigarette!
And he has often slipped his tea
And likewise coffee. Yes, Stree!
In spite of all his teachings wise
He never walks for exercise,
And when he dimes he has the best,
The richest and the daintiest.
And yet he somehow seems to be
Free from the ills that come to me.
l envy him. 1t must be nice
To give instead of take advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
SHOOTING STARS
A Criticism.

what do you think of my poems?" asked
the young author.
"Well," answered Miss Cayenne, they
are betwixt and between. They're too sensi-
BILE for nonsense verses and too nonsensical
for sensible verses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Her Suggestion.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs. Torkins,
would you mind my telling you new sys-
tenn for playing the races?'
No"
well, you pick out the horse you are
sure is going to win.
Yes"
And then let me go out and play some
thing else. 1t isn't very sure, but it might
have chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Vouched For.

$50 you resent these hints of dishonesty
in the government"
Most emphatic" answered Farmer
Corntossel. I've been buyin' postage
stamps from the government fur years and
never got cheated yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

The hope of the negroes seems to consist
mainly in turning their ambitions from
Thompson street, New York, and centering
them in Tuskegee, Ala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Diamonds are going up in price. but there
is no cause for general complaint. People
who buy diamonds are not supposed to be
rigidly economizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Buffalo will be very thankful If New
York's homicide mystery is thrilling enough
to distract attention from all opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Kansas now has money in the bank.
Populism merely a superabundance
of energy that needed chance for useful
application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

1t would be a mistake for the Red Cross
Society to cause itself to be distinguished
by the number of eminent people who are
being put out Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

The trouble with the Sultan of Turkey
is that he has grown sensitive that
every time the door bell rings he feels that
a bill collector is waiting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
rom the Chicago Chronicle.

The colored brother can't be counted out
at the ballot box and be counted in as an
integer In congressional representation He
must be counted in or counted out alike In
both cases. That is the proposition which
Colonel Watterson and the south have To
face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

When the President goes hunting he is
obliged to protect himself from intrusion
by hanging out this is my busy day"
sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Pennsylvania should check this effort to
make it famous as the state where they
put up the price of coal and try to muzZle
the press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
The Poor Barons!
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Piftsburg Dispatch.
The anthracite operators are entitled to
renewed sympathy. The discovery of vast
additions to the anthracite beds near
Wflkesbarre will compel them to remain In
that Improbable business for several more
centuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Joplin. Mo. should not be misied into
trying to offer lynching bees as counter
attractions to the St. Louis fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

These heavy spring rains may do some
good in loosening the accumulation of SCOT
from soft COAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

The first merger occurred when the two
great ctrcuses of the country consolidated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Expedience.

The statesman on holiday
Regards reporters with dismay.
But when he opens his campaign
He's glad to see them all again.
Moral
Though we despise
The man who prizes
It's always wise
To advertise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Explaining His Defeat.

1t is fine March weather we are having
this April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

81 don't look down on de man who has
purity good opinion of hisself." said Uncle
Eben. "pervided dat he honestly tries t
live I'D to it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Regular soc. Umbrellas

Embroidery Remnants; Swiss, Nainsook,
Cambria and Hamburg Edgings, lnsertings
and Beadings; large assortment Of patterns,
D is.s usual, at 'oe: Gree. 1ie.e. 4Bc.
Embroidery, open and blindwork Beading
Edginss and Insertions, wide widths and
s ssSTy e psatf Tsiet wSsta rye 8c.
(MAIN STORE ONLY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-10

activity. Call loans fell below 2 per
cent in the late trading on the stock eX-
change There were some prominent lag
CARDS in today's upward movement OF
prices, notably the Fries and the United
States Steel stocks
There were heavy spots in the bond
market but enough points of strength
to make the tone irregular. Total sales
(par Value) $5050,000
United States 2's declined is per cent
on the last call.
Total sales We're 903,100 shares, includ-
ing Atchison, 28,600; preferred, Is 800;
Baltimore and Ohio, $780, Erie, 13,4O0;
first preferred, 800; Manhattan. 1900;
Mexican Central, 13, 300; Mexican. ID 500;
Missouri Pacific, $500; M. X. T., 5000;
N Y. c., $500; N and w, 20.7O0; Penn
sylvania, 1900; Reading, q 100; ST. Paul,
20900; Southern Pacific, 1900: Southern
Railway. 1920; Union Pacific, $4,000;
Wabash, II, AGO. preferred, II 500: A. C.
p, 80, 200 Smelling, 5000: Brooklyn
Transit, S,400; Sugar, 26,6O0; United
States Leather, $4,000; Steel. 81 400; pre-
ferred, $500; Rock Island, LOG, GOO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-10
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Feb. 9.-There was reVl-
val of activity in today's stock market
which brought the volume of trading
above the level of last Thursday There
was greater breadth and variety of dis
parity also in the dealings than for
weeks The advances were not all made
at one time, but as successive points OF
strength We're developed previous gains
were we'll held. in spite of the natural
realizing under cover of the new
strength There was a pause in the up
ward movement after the final hour.
This might be accounted for by the
profit taking sales of the room traders
who say a larger days profit accrued
than for many days past. The reaction
was somewhat emphasized by reports thai
new proposals had been received from
Germany concerning Venezuelan settle
ment which threatened to open up the
whole question. The closing was steady
and generally fraction below the best
Commission houses reported some in
crease in outside business and some OF
the largest business of the day came
from houses with extensive wire connec-
lions in the east, the middle West and
the South. The upward movement origi-
mated this morning in the Gould stocks
and in the bituminous coal carriers. The
Gould shares have had the advantage
of an influential pool which has carried
on operations in the various securities
of the group for some time past Their
special activity of Saturday and of to-
day was professedly based upon active
measures taking to complete the Atlantic
outlet for the Wabash system In the
case of the bituminous coal carriers, the
motive for the buying was the settlement
agreed upon at Indianapolis between the
miners and the operators fixing a wage
scale The possibility of discord over
this question had been a shadow upon
these stocks for several days. Another
wage settlement, which seemed to gather
Importance as it was considered, was that
between the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
and its employees. The Pacifics, Changers
and Southwesterns consequently We're all
very strong. In spite of Saturdays weak
bank statement, the money market gave
no cause for repression of speculative
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-10
Barbee g. Co.'s
Cotton Letter.
Especial to News and Observer,)


New York Feb 9.-May cotton sold at
nine and a quarter cents this morning,
the highest price of the year. There was
a good market. Liverpool was excited
and this brought in shorts here with q
rush. After the advance there was some
selling which carried July back seven
points during the early afternoon. There
was general support in May and more
selling of July. This finally brought about
premium of fifteen points in
May. There is a lot Of manipulation III
market and yet We don't see anything to
prevent an advance even further with
active speculation. There has been an
unlimited amount of cotton sold by COM
mission houses and a wave of buying
here will carry the advance further for a
day or two We would only buy on heavy
breaks along in here, as the market has
had a big rise and may have a setback
of fifteen or twenty points at any time.
But on q setback we would buy until the
situation changes. Spot markets are very
firm and as long as this continues we are
not likely to have change in the market
Receipts this week are starting out we'll,
but not at the interior. The interior
movement is not large enough to break
spot markets. Spectators are making
up and if we can have few days of big
speculation it will be time to get out and
look for a decline. So far it does not
seem overdone.
Cotton futures today ranged as follows.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-10
n. g. e. Beers
Market Letter.
Especial to News and Observer

New Orleans, La, Feb. 9.-Liverpool
advices were more favorable than looken
for, consequently our market opened six
to eight points higher, but declined two
to five points shortly after on the large
New Orleans, Galveston and Houston ea-
Inmates for tomorrow. Later III the sos-
sion the firmness of spots brought IN
fresh buyers occaSioning an advance OF
II to IA points from the bottom. Near
the close realizing occasloned decline
of five points, making the net gain
fifteen to sixteen points on the day.
Port receipts for the three days aggre
gate SO. 900, against $1,000 last year. The
five leading interior towns during the
same time above received $4,000, against
1000 last year. The seml-Weekly re-
ceipts at the thirteen leading interior
towns are estimated as pointing to $1,000
against "a 900 last year. Manchester
cables say that during the past week
there was a distinct falling off in the
demand for cloth, and the turnover was
smaller There were few practicable
offers from India and China, and some
unimportant Levant inquiry The con-
tinued demand for spots is the strongest
feature in the situation, If there is no
curtailment in this enquiry values may
improve further. The higher prices ad-
vance the more optimistic does senti-
ment become. Notwithstanding deliveries
are ranging from 800 to $40, such fig
ures certainly discount a great deal.
However, sentiment is very bullish, but
the liberal receipts and the possibility OF
war between Russia and Turkey are fac
tors which may change the existing feel
ing when least expected, therefore, we
suggest that our friends from now on
should trade conservatively.
H. & 3. BEER,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-10
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON, N. G. Feb. o. Tupentine
firm at 6S, receipts II casks.
Rosin firm at ST IS; receipts 1.258.
Crude, firm at 81. 400 LOO: receipts IS bar
rels.
Tar firm at $3.50: receipts 34s.
SAVANNAH, Ga. Feb g. Turpentine firm
at 65: receipts 200; sales 23S; exports
12s.
Rosin firm; receipts 2,o4s; sales 1867;
exports o. )
81 90; F. 81. O; G. S2.O0; H, s235; I.
2,sG; K. $500; M. S3.40; N, SO. 90; VIC,
S3s5: WWS.3s.
CHARLEsToN. s. c., Feb o.-Spirits tur-
pentine firm at ga; receipts ; sales -;
Rosin firm receipts >; sales :. ex-
ports
Quote A. B. C.l.ss; D, sLs5: E, SI,ss: +,
s3.35; N, S3.55: VIC $50: WV S4.2o
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