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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Hold the Conventions Here.

The Baltimore Sun. in a glow of enthu-
siasm over the marked success of the Saen-
gerfest just held in that city. conceives that
ii would be most appropriate for the two
political parties to take heed of the ad-
vantages offered by Baltimore as a meet
ing place for large numbers of men. 1t
says:
THE proximity of Washington is a great
advantage to this city site for the con-
ventions. If our hotels are overcrowded.
the fine ones of Washington are of easy ac-
cess and within an hour OF the convention
hall. Persons from the western and south
ern states always enjoy opportunity to
visit Washington, and that fact would make
Baltimore popular choice for the conven-
lions. There are various other attractions
here which would make the selection or
Baltimore by the national committees a
wise one
There is really only one city in the
United States where a political convention
can with present appropriateness be held.
and that is Washington. The proximity of
Washington to Baltimore might be regard
ed as an asset belonging to the former
rather than the latter. Baltimore Is I'M
doubtedly a conveniently situated town.
and its hotels might, in a pinch. serve nice
ly to house the overflow from here But
Washington is now equipped with accom-
moda lions for the transients sufficient to
enable il TO cope with the two great polit-
ical conventions without straining any OF
the seams of its civic clothes
Time was when the suggestion of hold
ing a political nominating convention at
the national capital would have raised a
loud cutlery of protest from the practical
politicians This feeling against the seat
of government as the scene of the deliber-
atoms of the parties arose from an early
prejudice against bringing the delegates TO
the conventions into too close contact with
the machinery OF the administration. 1t
was feared that the President would intiu-
ence the nominating agents of his own
party in behalf either of himself or of his
favorite candidate. But that was before
the days of the telegraph, the fast railroad
train, the rapid printing press and the tele-
phone; in fact, before ii was possible to
display in the smallest detail every particu-
lar of these great gatherings to the view of
the entire country. within the hour If neces-
sary There was fear then of packed con-
Nentions, the process being aided by the
difficulties attendant upon travel. Now the
poorest delegate can come from San Fran
cisco to Washington. and carloads of shout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
A Great Loss to the Community.

The declination by Gen. Harries of reap
pointment as a member of the Doard OF
education means a serious loss to the COM
munity. He has gwen to the pubic service
eight years of energetic and intelligent
effort He brought to the work of the new
board of education the experience gained
in years of labor as member of the old
board of trustees He was in thorough ac-
cord with the views concerning public edu-
cation and the Washington school system
which Congress and the community de-
clared in the local reorganization and the
establishment of the board of education,
and he has been largely instrumental in
whatever has been accomplished, whether
much little, to carry out in this respect
the will of the people of Washington and
their legislature. While interested in all
branches of the work of local education, he
will long be gratefully remembered for the
special and effective attention which he
gave to the establishment of the manual
training schools, the broadening of the
work of the normal, high and night schools
and the maintenance of the vacation school,
HIS broad and accurate knowledge of every
detail of school appropriations and the con-
fidence placed in him by wide circle OF
acquaintance among senator's and repre-
SentatlNeS maze MIN OF the utmOSl value
to the schools in explaining to the congress
sional committees the estimates and in Sc
curing liberal appropriations and intelligent
legislation.
Gen. Harries' obligation to the community
that owed by every pubic-spirited citizen
has been so far discharged that he is
clearly entitled to give to his private bus
mess affairs greater share of his personal
attention. But the public, while recognize
ing the rea onableness OF his decision, will
regret the loss which the school system suf-
fers. and is repaying as far as it may, off,
cially and individually, by expressions OF
appreciation the special debt which it owes
to the official who, uncompensated, or with
only nominal compensation, serves the COM
munity intelligently and faithfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
SuperioritY,

When the public draws near to see Mar
garet May
And the rest of the lassies in dainty array
Get up on the stage to- tell parents and
friends
What the world ought to do to attain higher
ends,
Her grandsre and uncle and big brother
Realize what it is to be only a man.
They hadn't suspected that Maggie could
think
Such wonderful thoughts tied in ribbons of
pink;
They didn't believe that these problems so
Could be solved in the time between nine
and half-paSt.
Her father, abashed. never questions her
plan
For reforming the earth. He is only man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
The Panama Hold-Up.
From the New York World.

Colombia is playing a dangerous game
in the isthmian canal matter-a game that
glaringly illustrates the dangers of igno-
rance in international affairs. The Colon
bans honestly believe that they have the
only route for a canal, and that we know
it. They think our talk about Nicaragua Is
all bluff, and that If they hold out firmly
enough they can compel us to come to al
most any terms they choose to dictate. We
know, on the contrary, that the great ma
jority of the American people really want
ed the Nicaragua route: that the Panama
plan was unpopular, and that it was finally
accepted reluctantly in Difference to techni-
cal authority. Several things might hap
pen that would be very unpleasant for CO.
lombia. The Nicaraguan sentiment might
revive and sweep everything before it, or
a revolutionary government might be
recognized at Panama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Coal Trust Stupidity.
From the Philadelphia North American.

Mr.. Baer's latest encounter with John
Mitchell leaves the coal trust president In
his usual uncomfortable position and in.
creases public confidence in the good judg.
ment and sincerity of the labor leader. The
quarrel was not of Mitchelrs seeking 1,
was forced upon him and the mine workers
by the operators. who had no grievance. nc
plausible basis for their refusal to abide
by tie award Of the strike commission. Re-
fusal to organize the board Of Cancellation
was challenge to the miners, and If /,
was not intended to provoke them into a
strike 1t was without excuse and must be
regarded a manifestation of that stu.
pidity which Mr.. ELEPHANT says has been
the chief characteristic of the coal trusts
management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Honesty in Politics.
From the Kansas City Star.

Such men as Theodore Roosevelt and
Joseph w. Folk prove that honesty is the
best policy in politics, as well as in every
other activity. Mr.. Roosevelt has done
whatever his intelligence and his conscience
have told him he should 90. He has dis
carded all the time serving tricks Of the
shrewd politician. In consequence he is the
best esteemed and most respected man In
American public life. He Is certain OF
nomination by his party. and equally sure
Of election by the people. Mr.. Folk has &C.
complished in more limited sphere the
same result as Mr.. Roosevelt. He did his
duty as the law enjoined 1t. He upset the
traditions OF his party organization by the
mere fact of observing his oath of office
He brought ruin and dismay to those who
had profited by corruption. as we'll as those
who had actually practiced It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Some Rich Men Are Fools.
From the Portland Telegram.

creator at least a greatly paid-cor-
poration lawyer is reported to have said the
other day: IF there is any bigger fool than
a millionaire. 1t is multimillionaire. He
was abiding particularly to President
Baer, but he may have had others in his
mind. Baer and his associates did more
to defeat their case. and to discredit II in
the public estimation than any thousand
witnesses or hundred attorneys on the other
side could have done. This is what the
lawyer meant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
A Subterfuge,

Don't you know that it is wrong to
gambler"
"Yasser," said Pickaninny Jim, as he
shook the dice. Il knows it's wrong to
gamble, but dishere ism gambln'; dishere
is a guessin contest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.
A Difficult Position.

as it hard to be a detective?' asked the
young woman admiringly.
Very" answered Old Slookshaw. 1t
keeps a man studying day and night to be-
have like the detectives that the story
writer's describe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Envy Modified,

I'd really like to be a king,
While people praise and poets sing.
But when they rail, I'd be, alack,
The humblest two-spot in the pack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

There are so many unions in Chicago that
some strikers are indignant because of the
inconvenience they are suffering through
the failure of other disconnected workmen
to perform their ordinary duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Some eminent divines have been shocked
because of reports that gambling is fire.
quent among women. The progressive
euchre or bridge whis. party will yet be
national issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Self-Approval.

you mean to say you don't see anything
wrong in the behavior of the trusts
WELL" said Senator Sorghum uneasily,
there is one virtue that l have always
sought to cultivate. 1 never talk scandal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

A witness in Kentucky trial may at
least congratulate himself on the fact that
he is not taking as many chances as a
Servian monarch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

President Baer should avoid trouble as
far as possible. After his remarks 1t would
be very difficult for him to convince the
general public that he is the aggrieved
party In any controversy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

The Post Office Department is now en-
gagged in the occupation of carrying the
news of it's own embarrassment to all parts
of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

1t is unfortunate that a monarchs men
tai capacity cannot be measured before
his accession instead of after his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Mr.. Jones of Toledo saays that he was
cured of catarrh. rheumatism and numer-
Gus other things by sleeping in the open
air all night. Many people will distrust
Mr.. Jones medical advice even more than
they do his craftsmanship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Reports of unfriendliness of trusts to
President Roosevelt may prove valuable
assets during campaign time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Abdul Hamid is thoroughly convinced
that it is more wicked to assassinate
sultan than to massacre community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Santos Dumont goes to the races in his
air ship. This is calculated to add to the
already numerous worries of the man who
takes tickets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Open-air performances of LAS You Like
1t" are common as usual at this time of the
year The wise cough-medicine man ad-
vertises in all the programs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

The new King of Servia must not be sur
prised II insurance companies insist on a
special rate before writing him policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

King Karageorgevitch will probably DC
prudent enough to get military o. K.
before he attempts the establishment OF
any radical policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

Sir Thomas Upton has enormous wealth,
but he won't be happy till he gets the
Americas cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

OF course it would be unfair to let Mr..
Machen have a monopoly of the indict-
mants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Dave is Single,

From the Chicago News.
Instead of returning to those letters cad
photographs Gov. Bailey should have
turned them over to Dave HILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
This Picture and That,

.om the New York Tribune f4 !,
A study in contrasts: Peter. the Great of
Russia-Peter the Small of Servia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

If the pope is wise he will not allow HIM
self to be worried by newspaper rumors of
his illness,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
SIPS to So. Waists, 100

Stin a small lot. but a good selection. OF
those High grade Madras. Organdy and Fine
French Lawn Waists; innumerable styles; no
half dozen alike: deliberately trimmed In fine
laces and embroideries. medallions and drawn
work. Worth not less than $1.2J and many
up to s.. so. Green Ticket Day. Zoe.
Main Store Only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18

"All dat education does fob some folks, "
said Uncle Eben, lis to learn EN- few mo-
words to talk foolishness WIFI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Warmers at 66c.

The remainder Of our special purchase OF
Lawn and Percale Wrappers to be closed out.
Some few batistes, too. Trimmed with en-
broidery. bretelles and lace-trimmed rufies. All
have knee founces. perfect fitting. Goods worth
from 81 so to $3.50. Green Ticket Day. CSC.
Main Store Only.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08
AND STILL. ANOT HER
Hoke v. Henderson Again
in Supreme Court
This Week.

The doctrine of Hoke VS.. Henderson
comes up in the Superior Court again this
week from the Fifteenth District in the
case of r. S. Mccall VS.. Ctas. A. Webb.
1t will be remembered that the General
Assembly of 1899 abolished the Circuit
Court of Buncombe, Madison and Hender-
son counties, of which Mr. Mccall was
solicitor. and created new court called
TIE Western District Criminal Court, Mr..
Webb was appointed solicitor tor Bun
combe county. Mccall brought suit and
ousted Webb under Hoke VS.. Henderson.
Webb contended, and now contends, that
he was unjustly turned out of office, and
refused to pay over to Mccall the fees
earned by him while solicitor. Mccall
brought suit for the fees, and obtained
judgment below. Webb appealed to the
Supreme Court.
In view of the fact that the Supreme
Court has just reversed Hoke VS.. Hender-
son. the decision of the court in this case
is awaited with interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08
MADE A FINE IMPRESSION,
New Pastor of Edenton Street Metho-
dist Church Preached Two SpIen-
did Sermons on Sunday.

A packed church greeted Rev. r. F.
Bumpass, the new rastor of Edenton
Street Methodist church, on Sunday. He
preached two splendid sermons and en-
tered upon his new pastorate most aus
piciously He made brief address to
the Sunday school in the morning and
yesterday called upon many Of his new
congregation who have given him cor
dial welcome to his new pastoratc. After
his excellent morning sermon the Holy
communion was administered, and Mr..
Bumpass was assisted in its 'administra-
by Rev. DR.. T. N. Ivey. Rev. DR.. R. H.
Whitaker, Rev. M. NJ. Mcfarland and Rev.
j. NJ. Culbreth.
Half century ago his father was
pastor here and twenty-five years ago Mr..
Bumpass was pastor of Person Street
church.
The ladies of the church are refurnish-
ing the parsonage to make ready for the
wife and daughter of Mr.. Bumpass. They
are expected to reach Raleigh next week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08
no
Co!ored Ministers Organize.

Yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock at
the Davie Street Presbyterian church,
the colored ministers of the city organ
lied en- inter-denominational union Tor
the purpose of promoting fellowship and
concord among the various colored
preachers of the gospel.
The following ministers were elected
officers Rev. w. E. Walker, president;
Rev w. T. Coleman, vice-president; Rev.
T. NJ Nixon, secretary: Rev. j. w. LIE
gan, assistant secretary; Rev. II. c. Nj
Dry, treasurer; Rev. T. B. Edwards,
chaplain.
The union put itself on record as being
ready to cooperate with the Board OF
Associated Charities of this city in their
efforts to relieve the suffering and the
needy The following committee was ap-
pointed to cooperate with board: Revs.
J. w. Logan, w. T. Coleman, w E. Wal
ker, H. c. Mabry, L. a. Ruffin, T. M.
Nixon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08

There will be many tributes to the late
John R. Morris, for he was widely known
most successful hardware drummers in
the State, knew the business in all Its
qualifications, and received the largest
salary paid to any drummer In the State
so it is said He loved good literature
and poetry, he was a good story teller,
wrote poems of merit and had talent OF
high order as a writer OF prose. He
was as versatile in his gifts as he was
genuine in his feelings and impulses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08
GRAND JURY DRAWN.
Federal Court in Sesston---Libel and
Civil Cases Disposed OF.

The Federal Court convened yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock, His Honor, Thomas
R. Purnell, judge, presiding.
The grand jury was drawn, consisting
of Thomas Johns. of Auburn, foreman;
James G. Hamlet. Thomas Hicks. r. j.
Ladd Kemp Taylor R. B. Leech, D. c.
Harrington, T. j. Lamb, Jos. G. King,
George w. Wooten, Angus Britt, Ashley
Creech, r. F. Phillips. John w. Smith,
James r. Pearson, L. S. Afford. l.. B.
Moore and r. d. Paschal.
]. D. Massey was appointed officer for
the grand jury, and Rowan Rogers crier
of court.
The libel and civil cases were taken up
and disposed of either by continuance OF
Judgment.
Simon Mobley came into court and
waived bill and plead guilty Of distilling.
Judgment was rendered sentencing him
to sixty days in Jail and imposing a fine
of 500 and costs.
The hours of Federal court will be from
$50 o'clock a. m. to ? p. M. until other
wise ordered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08

friendly relations with their white neigh
bors, upon whom they must rely IN their
struggle for advancement. Carried out to
its logical conclusion, Professor Bassetts
teaching would break down the barriers
upon which the integrity and the civiliza-
ton of one of the finest peoples in the
world rest. To protect their race integ-
rity and their civilization in the great
race contest which IS the inevitable fate
of the Southern people is a grim struggle.
In that struggle they should have the aid
and sympathy of the leaders of thought
in their own schools and colleges at least,
and not their hostility.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08
DR.. BRANS0N'S DEATH
Passed Away in Atlanta Yesterday
The Remains Will Reach Here
this Morninu for Funeral.

News has been received here of the
death of Rev. Levi Branson, D. D., which
occurred in Atlanta at the home of his
daughter yesterday morning. He had
been in failing health for several years,
and had been an invalid for more than a
year. Some months ago he and his wife
moved to Atlanta to make their home with
a married daughter and to be near his son,
Prof. Eugene Branson, president OF the
Georgia State Normal College. Only last
week Prof. Branson was in Raleigh to
pack up his fathers books and papers
and take them to Atlanta. He stated then
that he feared that his father would not
1--we much longer as he was very feeble.
DR.. Branson was native OF Randolph
county, and was educated at Trinity Col
lege. He was local preacher and long
secretary of the Local Preachers Confer
ence of North Carolina. About 1860 he
moved to Raleigh, where he has since re-
sided and about the same time married
Miss Cunninggim, sister of the late ven
cradle Rev Jesse A. Cunninggim, d. D.,
long a leader of the North Carolina Con
ference. Mrs, Branson with three children
survive.
When he first came to Raleigh DR..
Branson engaged in publishing business
and conducted a bookstore. During the
war he printed school-book for the child
rem, which had a wide sale. After the
war he devoted himself chiefly to the pub
fishing business. He established Bran
sons Almanac which he published every
year until his health began to fail 1t
had a wide circulation. He also estab-
lished Branson's Directory of North Caro-
lima, which was issued every five years.
He collected and published several books
under the title North Carolina Sermons,
containing the best sermons OF number
of leading North Carolina divines. From
time to time he published other books
and periodicals, including 'York's Gram
mar
DR.. Branson had a wide acquaintance
in North Carolina. In getting up the data
for his directory and almanac he visited
every county in the State and studied the
early history, as well as obtaining the cur
rent data. He was a close observer and
wrote often for the press.
DR.. Branson preached often until his
health began to fail, but only to fill the
pulpit of others, for he was never in the
regular ministry. He was well read and
his information was accurate upon many
topics He took interest in public af-
fairs, was an earnest advocate of temper
ance and prohibition.
The remains will reach here this morn
ing at II o'clock over the S. A. l.. and
the interment will take place in Oak
wood cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08

American interference. He argues that
''to control. in the interest of the COM
merce and traffic of the whole civilized
world, of the means of undisturbed transit
across the Isthmus of Panama has be-
come of transcendent Importance to the
United States" The truth about the es-
Enlistment of the Republic of Panama by
this country was succinctly expressed re-
Gently in those\ columns when Mr. John
WILDER Jenkins said that "most of us
wanted Panama, but we were too honest
to steal it,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-08

1 desire every friend I have in Raleigh
or State of North Carolina to put every
dollar they possibly can in Great Yves
tern at once, as it advances from 1Oc to
ST very quickly. l have personally ex-
amined into the merits of the company
know everything connected with it
and earnestly desiring to help my friends
on all lines, I unhesitatingly recommend
this stock 7 have just returned from
St Louis. where | have been looking
after the interest of my friends who
have invested in Great Western. and
want to assure them and all who may
purchase through my solicitation, that
no living man will guard their inter
est more carefully than l viii do. This
cOmpany's affairs are IN good shape We
started with so acres of land and now
have 5000 practically all paid for. We
have been blocking cut ore for nearly
two years, and We don't have to guess
what we may get, but can take tape-hne
and measure what we have now. There
is 10 proposition on the American CONT
nent equal to it. We expect to COM
mence paying dividends In the summer
and when once started they will be con-
tinuous. Barring Strikes Remember
that money made from mining is the pur-
est and cleanest money that can be made
it comes from first hands; $3.50, OoO,-
COO taken out of the earth last year in
the United States, and 1 have no apologies
to make to friend or foe for selling stock
in a frst-class legitimate mining enter
prise. Men buy stock IN banks IN order
to get dividends; in railroads and other
enterprises the same. l recommend this
stock for same purpose, and positively be
lieve that it will pay much more in divi-