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Delegates Uninstructed.

Union, S. c., March 1.-THE
Fourth District delegates to the Ma
cago are F. J. Young and Thomas
]. Brier. They were uninstructed
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

Final limit May Is, 1912, unless
ticket is deposited with Special
Agent and upon payment of fifty
cents, when extension to June 5th
will be granted.
Ask agents for detailed informa,
ton. W. w. CROXTON,
General Passenger Agent
B. L. BUBB, Traffic Manager.
(To May 5th.)
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14
For a Cold.

A small bottle of teaspoonful oil
of mustard and tablespoonful oil tar
gives relief in a cold. Inhaled aften
it will soon cure a cold if breathed in
freely at mouth and nose. 1t is also
good for deafness and catarrh.-
Home Department, National Maya
zine for March.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

". B.-The following schedule fig
ures published as information only
and are not guaranteed.
Trains Leave Raleigh
9:15 p. m.-Daily Might Ell
press" Pullman Sleeping Car foa
Norfolk.
Sis a. m.-Daily for Wilson
Washington and Norfolk. Broile,
parlor Car service between Raleigh
aud Norfolk.
6:l5 II. m.-Daily. except Sunda,
Tor New Bern via Cnocowinity. Par
or Car service.
2:40 p. m.-Daily. except Sunday
for Washington.
Trains Arrive Raleigh
7:20 a. m.-Daily.; 11:2e a. II
daily except Sunday and s:15 p. h
daily.
Trains Leave Gcldsboro
1918 p. m.-Daily Ez
press"-Pullman Sleeping Car fol
Norfolk via New Bern,
7:15 q. m.-Daily for Beaufor
and Norfolk. Parlor Car between
Washington and Norfolk.
$40 p. m.-Daily for New Bern
Oriental and Beaufort. Parlor Ca,
Service.
For further Information and rsser
vation Of Pullman Sleeping Ca.
space, apply to -
D. v. CONN. General Agent.
Raleigh, N. G.
W. r. HUDSON. w. W. CROXTON
General Supt, Gen. Pasa Ast.
Norfolk. Virginia.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

grade ollsgtais courses and The rsess elrxm.
mar school IN the South. EAgAt nla.s fr~xu e1fx
coatsminafsonss not Q 6FunA arA In ear esxws
munity; beautiful as the H0ansaina. rae rt.xa..
@atsds hsllroad advantages. ard eslty nail
Ian Wokh or pay yoay wsy. For eli I'm ssF
nation address fr~sadsat JOHN W. TYNDAil.
A. NJ L. D.. kinsicn n C
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and
Industrial College

assasaiass sT tAs STATE tes tAs wszsa o
Nosss CsFsaiaa FGvs F~xass c~ars~s ts.Sa.x
to pexrssa ssecAai co@rs~s sos ss.xAsrsL rres
izsfaca 10 ihoss $40 sETse 10 see@ms ss.sA.ss d.
TIE State Faiil ssssaen s~xans s~s4s@esr IN
isai Per sasaloxus and esss~ iAfsrm.tasa "a
drwas
JULIUS l. foCsr. Presl1esi. erv<xxAsr,A n T.
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Two South Carolina Delegates for
Taft.

Greenwood, S. c., March IL
Third District Of South Carolina del
egates to the Republican National
Convention at Chicago are r. r. Toll
bert, Jr., and Ernest F. Cochran.
They were instructed for Taft.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

The number of dogs in Raleigh &C
cording TO the census just complet-
ed is 900. Of this number only 135
have had their poll-tax paid.
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Willy Submit Proofs.

London, March 8.-Capt. Amund-
sen states he will submit his charts
and all information about his ex-
ppidition without delay, according
10 dispatches from Hobart received
bv a special correspondent at Well
ingtOn, New Zealand.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

John s. Johns. Solomon Freeman and
Rena Freeman, his wife: Dennis
Williams and Georgia Williams,
his wife, Ezetster Stewart,
Sidney Finch, Maud. Georgia. and
Erwin Finch,-the three last are
minors.
Order of Sale.
BY virtue OF a special proceeding
in Wake Superior Court and entitled
as above. and q Judgment thereof. ]
will offer for sale on the premises.
near the town OF Garner, N. c.. on
Saturday, the 23rd day OF March.
1912. at IL o'clock IL. the following
described land:
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Stewart rnnx
Home F0R RACkWApn 80
School D@SANhAD 49,

Exp-Tt training and care BY specially trained
tacners ana experienced physician who has
de~oied his lie TO this work Home influence.
90 acres ~ beautiful lawn and woodland tor
pleasure grounds- cottage system. Elegantly
appointed buildings electric light d ana steam
heated. Highly endorsed and rec 1mmended by
0romineni physicians. ministers and patrons
Beautiful book mailed on application. a..
DR.. John r. Stewart Bsx IS. Fsrma,.e. Nv
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14
SEVEN Hell DIOR COURT,

Continued from page II
the affair and only reiterate their
claim of innocence
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UNITED CONFEDERATE vETER-
ANS REUNION, MACON. GA.

Extremely Low Fares
Via
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14
SALE OF LAND FOR PARTITION

In the Superior Court
Before Willard Mial. Clerk
North Carolina-Wake County.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14

Tickets on Sale May ). O. z. and &.
1912
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-03-14
Norfolk Southern Railroad
ROUTE OF THE
might EXPRESS"
Travel via Raleigh (Union Station !;
and Norfolk Southern Railroad
20 and From All Points I'm
Eastern North Caro-
Nina.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPT. "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
For Men.

Leather Covered Collar Boxes and
Bags, MORE lined.
Whisky or Brandy Flasks, leather
covered.
Clothes and Hat Brushes, in leather
case.
Whisk brooms. leather handles in
stirrup holder. suspended from leather
straps.
Leather Covered Travelling Mirrors
Coat Hangers, four a. in leather
case.
Decorated China Shaving Mug and
good quality Brush.
Leather Tobacco Pouches, rubber
lined.
Solid Leather Cigar and Cigarette
Cases.
Smoking Sets, fancy metal.
Silk Isle Hose, spliced heels and
toes, 3 pairs in box.
Knotair Hose, mercerized Isle,
guaranteed. pairs in box.
English Knitted Silk Ties and Four
in-hand Silk Ties with open ends.
Stiff bosom Shirts, cuffs attached;
coat style: sizes IA to liz.
GlOves-Adler's Outseam Cape Tan
and Pique Gloves. Regular and
cadet sizes.
Combination Sets. Silk Hose and Tie
in box: also Silk Suspenders. Carriers
and Arm Bands in box, for 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
BILL PROVIDES NEW PARK.
Senator Gallinger Introduces Meas
ure for One at @ Street Bridge.

A park will be established at the
Georgetown approach to the new Q Street
bridge across Rock creek, and a park
way will be built from that park to the
intersection Of 10Th and r streets If Con-
gress passes a bill which Senator Calm
ger introduced yesterday.
The park is to embl ace the area be-
tween 26th. 9th and @ streets. and the
highway is to run along the boundary of
Oak Hill cemetery and across the north
part of square 1884 to 10Th and r streets.
Not less than One-half of the total cost
Of buying the necessary land is to be
assessed as benefits against property ~
ing within a radius of one mile Of the
improvements. The area to be purchased
is 3.3 acres and its estimated cost is
Sd. 900.
by the use of this proposed park and
driveway" the Commissioners say. "a
parked drive will be formed from the
Washington side of the bridge at Q
street across the bridge through the pro-
posed park and through Lovers lane.
Massachusetts, avenue. parked driveways
northwest Of the avenue and the proposed
Klingle Road Valley Park into Rock
Creek Park"
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TOCONS|DER| INQUIRY
House Rules Committee Will
Meet Early This Week.
JOHNSON'S RESOLUTION UP
Provides for Sift of Two Fire In
surance Companies.

Chairman Henry Of the House commit
tee OIL rules expects to call a meeting Of
the committee within two or three days
TO take action on Representative John
sons resolution for an inquiry into the
insurance department Of the District and
the affairs of the Commercial and First
National fire insurance companies.
The resolution was the subject Of a
ten-minute hearing OF the committee yes
terday, but the discussion had to give
way to the debate on the floor Of the
House, I'm which Mr.. Henry and other
members of the committee were inter
ested.
The debate on the Burnett immigration
bill lasted so long that Mr.. Henry de-
cided II would be impracticable to have q
hearing until some time in the early par,
Of this week.
George W. Ingham. superintendent OF
Insurance of the District, probably will
continue in that position, at least until
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Toilet Articles.
y Tourist Cases.

Utility Tourist Cases.
Imported Art Ticking. rubber lined.
Travelling Manicure Sets, in leather
cases.
Bohemian Glass Puff Boxes and Hair
Receivers.
Bronze China Card and Jewel Boxes.
Triplicate Shaving Mirrors.
China Brush and Comb Sets, deco
rated.
case.
Cloth Brushes, wooden backs.
Coudray's Imported Toilet Waters.
Mary Garden Perfume, sealed and
labeled v. Rigaud. Paris.
White Celluloid Brush and Comb
Sets.
Perfume Atomisers. De Vilibis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Charity Workers Plan to Dis
penSe Christmas Cheer.
WORTHY PEOPLE IN NEED
E. II. Kemper Entertains Members
OF Masonic 0rder-Services in
City Churches.
WORTHY PEOPLE IN NEED
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. December IA, 1872
Plans for bringing happiness to the
homes OF many poor families of the city
at Christmas are now being prepared by
the various social and other charitable
organizations in the city. The various
churches and other organizations
viii hand in lists the coming week of
those in charge OF this work, designating
the deserving families. and baskets filled
with seasonable provisions will be dis
trtbuted to those so reported.
Alexandria Lodge. No. 75S. Benevolent
and Protective Order Of EIks. is one Of
the organizations which diepenses charity
to the worthy poor Of the city. total of
125 baskets will be distributed by the or
Ger Christmas eve. Each basket will be
filled with bountiful supply OF groceries,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Bags, Etc.

Velvet Bags; gold. silver or gun
metal frames: MORE lined. fitted with
change purse.
German Silver Purses, with finger
ring or long chain; fish-scale or ring
mesh, engine-turned frame.
Beaded Bags. plain black and re-
versible patterns.
Chatelaine Bags. with elastic belt,
leather trimmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Leather Goods.

Solid Leather Music Rolls, brown,
black, tan.
Jewel Boxes, real leather covered,
fitted with inside tray. lock and key.
Opera Bags, Dresden silk. metal
frames. envelope styles.
Handbags, seal and walrus grain and
various other feathers; fitted with coin
purse.
Leather-covered Clocks. red. dark
green, blue and black.
Imported Needle Books, Work Boxes
and Bags, fitted.
Solid Leather Pocketbooks aud Card
Cases, various feathers.
Imported Leather Vanity Handbags
and Coin Holder, combined.
Imported Scissor Sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Neckwear Boxed.

Robespierre Collars. with shadow
lace jabot. button trimmed. for $1.00.
Shadow Lace Stocks, jabot attached,
cream and white. velvet bow. button
trimmed.
Collar and Cuff Sets, imitation Irish
and Venice Lace.
Silk Crepe de Chine Scarfs, hem
stitched ends, 2 yards long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
and there will also be fruits, nuts and
candy for the little folks

and there will also be fruits, nuts and
candy for the little folks.
In addition to the foregoing the poor
children Of the city are to be given an
entertainment at thhe Elks' Home the
afternoon of December q next. Exalted
Ruler Robert s. Barrett Is arranging to
have a toy for each Of the children.
At night there will be an entertainment
for the members of the order and their
lady friends. Refreshments will be
served.
People in Need of Aid.
With the first taste of winter at hand
there has already been a heavy demand
made on the Associated Charities for
assistance. The work Of assisting the
really needy has been begun.
All cases that come up before the asso-
citation for help are investigated, as q
rule. by the members OF the police de-
partment. In each case where favor
able report is given by the officer in
yestigating relief Is at once furnished.
Edward n. Kemper as Host.
Edward H. Kemper. worshipful mas
ter of Alexandria Washington Lodge Of
Masons, this afternoon entertained the
members of the Masonic craft who
went to Mount Vernon to place
wreaths on washington's tomb in OBJ
servance of the 18th anniversary OF
Washington's death. The representa-
tives included officers of Alexandria
Washington and Andrew Jackson
lodges, this city, together with officers
from Fredericksburg Lodge. No. 4. and
washington Lodge. No. 121. New York.
The entertainment took place at Mr..
Kemper's home at Rosemont, following
the return from Mount Vernon.
The New York delegation was after
VIA rd entertained at the Masonic Tenn
pie.
Programs at Churches.
RAv I n McAlisfer Of Richmnnd will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Partisan Jewelry.

Hat Pins. with rhinestone or col
Ored stones.
Sterling Silver Lavallier Neck Chains,
each in silk-lined case.
Gold-filled Link Cuff Buttons, in
silk-lined case.
Ladies' and Misses Gold-fllled En-
graved Bracelet: adjustable, In silk
lined case.
Gold-hlled Lockets, with space for
two pictures.
Gold-fllled Rope Neck Chains, up to
15-inch size.
Waist Pin Sets, Gold-flled Bar Pin
and Two Smaller Beauty Pins; set
with pearls, coral, or turquoise.
Belt Buckles. gold filed. infinite va
riety with jewel settings.
Lorgnette Chains, gold. silver or
gun metal; jeweled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Miscellaneous.

Imported Royal Bayreuth Decorated
China Clocks.
Brass Dinner Gongs, with mufiled
knocker, suspended from brass stand.
Celluloid or Leather-covered Photo
graph Frames.
Panhandle Pocket Knives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
French Novelties.

Clock and Paper Weight combined;
French gilt and gray silver.
French Gold Clock, for bedroom;
guaranteed case and movements.
Jewel Cases. French gold and
French gray; lined with pink or blue
silk.
Ormolu Gold Desk Set. ink stand
and pen holder; both boxed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Silk Ribbons.

ExQisite Brocaded Sash Ribbons. in
light and dark shadings. inches
wide.
Moire Ribbons. inches wide. for
children's hair; 4 hair lengths in box.
Satin Taffeta Ribbons, 1O-yard
pieces, ~ inches wide, used for Christ
mas fancy work.
Ribbon Flowers, Bags. Coat Hang
ers. Pin Cushions, Needle Books,
Sachet Bags, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Handkerchiefs.

Lace Trimmed. Hemstitched and
Embroidered Handkerchiefs; two,
three, four and six In box.
Point Venice Lace Handkerchiefs.
French Hand-embroidered Handker-
chiefs. scalloped edge; one corner and
all-around patterns.
Mems and Ladies' Handkerchief.
pure linen, all width hens; six in box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Solid Gold Jewelry.

Solid Gold Link Cum Buttons. 10
karat.
Solid Gold Scarf Pins, knot and
signet patterns.
Solid Gold Tie Clasps. large size
with strong spring.
Solid Gold Brooch Pins, crescent and
harvest moon.
Solid Gold Gun Pins. In q set,
Solid Gold Signet Rings, for boys
and girls.
Solid Gold Set Rings, for misses ana
children.
Solid Gold Neck Chains, with gold
clasp.
Solid Gold Lockets, heart and round
shapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Two Murdered and Robbed.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. December
ADMINISTRATION today showed that
Mansfield Thornton and his wife. colored,
whose bodies were found In ruins Of their
home destroyed by fire last night near
here. were murdered and robbed. Pools
Of blood and stick covered with blood
and human hair were found nearby Gov.
Mann has been asked for bloodhosinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Warranted Gloves.

Women's 2-cIasp Glace Kid, 1-clasp
Pique, 1-clasp Cape Tan. Chamois.
Kid Gauntlets, fleece lined: Cashmere.
fleece lined; Double Silk Gloves; long
Silk Gloves.
women's Golf and Cashmere Gloves.
2 pairs in neat box.
Girls and Boys Glace Kid and Lined
Gauntlet Gloves.
Children's Kid Gloves, Gauntlets and
Mocha Mittens. fleece lined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Plan to Honor Road Amundsen

Plans for a reception to ROAD Amund-
sen. the discoverer OF the south pole,
when he visits this city about the middle
OF January, were discussed by members
of the Norwegian Society at meeting
held at the Raleigh Hotel last evening
The annual election of officers will be-
held at the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Art Needlework.

Handmade Renaissance Lace Scarfs.
16x54 inches, with drawn work CEN
ters.
Handkerchief Boxes, imported tapes
try covered, satin lined.
Tapestry Pillows and Slips.
Lace Trimmed Satin Pin Cushions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Imported Fans.

White Silk Gauze Evening Fans:
semi-empire size; lace, gold or steel
spangles. hand painted; carved and in
laid handles.
Black Ostrich Feather Fans, with
full-curled plumage, tortoiseshell
sticks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
1919 Blouses,

Advanced Spring Models. Lingerie
and Wolfe, shadow lace yoke. robes
pierre and the regulation high collar.
and long sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
For Children.

Sweaters. all-wool. high and v neck,
white, red and gray. 6 months to 8
years.
Leggins and Polo Caps, to match
sweaters.
Teddy Bear Blankets. dainty pink
and blue. with white figures; seal
loped edge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Bric-a-brac, Etc.

Go to Basement Floor for these jap
anese Gongs, Tobacco Jars, Figures.
Busts. Jardinieres, Six-piece Bureau
Sets, Mix Jars. Imported Stems, Flow
er Vases. Chocolate Pots. Fruit
Dishes. Hand-painted Sugars and
Creams, Cake Plates, Rail Plates.
Fancy Salad Bowls, Decorated Com.
ports. Fern Dishes, Water Sets. Bo-
hemian Wine Sets, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Famous Hosiery.

Onyx and Hermsdorf dyes. maco
yarn. Isle. cotton; some with white
feet, spliced heels; pairs in box.
Onyx Pure Silk Hose. double soles,
high heels and garter tops; black and
colOrS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Various Books.

New Century Library. including
George Eliot's Works, Dickens,
Thackeray's. Scott's, Dumas, Hugo's
novels and selected works of best au-
thors. Leather bound and gilt top.
Each In neat box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Silverware.

Choice of Six Rogers Table Spoons,
Six Dinner Forks. Six Oyster Forks.
Six Orange Spoons. Six Butter Spread
ers. Six Bouillon Spoons, Leonora
pattern
Rogers Plated Nut Set. IL nut picks
and 2 nut crackers. in neat box
Quadruple Silver Plated Cream
Pitcher or Sugar Bowl.
Quadruple Silver Plated Bonbons.
with pierced etdes.
Quadruple Silver Plated Syrup Pitch
er and Tray.
Quadruple SILVER Plated Candle
Sticks, 1O-inch size.
Quadruple Silver Plated Baby Cups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

Roy Whitesel. two-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Whitesel Of Pleasant VAL
ley. Va. drank an ounce Of iodine from q
bottle he found on the table. He died
after several hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
For Bows.

Wool Sweaters closely knit: plain
gray, gray and red. gray and blue.
Sizes to IL years.
Shirts and Blouses. plain and pleat-
ed-white and fancy effects. Sizes to
10 years.
Jack Horner Hats, sizes 2h to 10
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

morrow morning at the Methods
Episcopal Church South
Christmas services at this church Will
be held December - There will be
both day and evening programs.
largely augmented choir will present A
sacred cantata.
Services at the other churches will be
conducted tomorrow by the resident
clergy.
Brief Mention.
Copies Of the new set of health laws
passed by the city council July - last.
are now being distributed among housr-
holders by the members of the police de-
partment.
Members of the Alexandria Light Infan-
try are now looking forward to the re-
modelling of its armory. 1t Is expected
that the work will be started early IN
the spring.
The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum will be held Tuesdav
officers will take place.
There will be a meeting of Marley Ell
campment of Odd Fellows at its han
Monday night next.
Robert Cassidy, who has been seryin..
term IN Jail here for vagrancy was to
day taken to Charlottesville, Va, tn
answer another charge.
N. S. Greenaway, clerk of the court. ia
confined to his home as the result of a
severe cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15


u t. Al tnnah beer
whom
nrard@h av been
yi being accepted GetnP Royln earning hpt
vest nns in
Abridged List BeQowBut and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Gloria" Umbrellas.

The Palais Royal introduced the
Gloria" Silk Umbrella to Washing
ton. The many limitations are a COM
pliment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
Followed Custom, Says Ingham.

The appraisal OF 100000. accepted by
Supt. Ingham, was made by a committee
consisting Of H H. Darneille. former as
SCISSOR Of the District: Alexander T. Hen
sey and William p. Lpscomb.
Mr.. Ingham stated last night that it has
been the practice Of his Office to appoint
committees Of expert real estate men to
make appraisals Of real estate, and that,
in naming the committee which placed the
valuation on the Southern building and
ground, he only followed custom that
was in vogue before he became head OF
the insurance department.
From Mr.. Ingham it also was learned
that the investigation of the books and
accounts Of the companies In which he is
now engaged may consume q number OF
days. He stated that 1t was his intention
to make the inquiry thorough and that he
would not attempt to rush through IL, az
he wanted to bring out all the facts in the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
"FORGER|ES," SAYS ROOT
Senator Denounces State
ments Attributed to Him in
Central America.

Senator Root Of New York yesterday
branded as ''impudent forgeries. incon-
siStent with his opinions and abhorrent
to his feelings" extracts published in
certain papers in Panama, Cuba, Costa
Rica. Salvador and Honduras. Of q speech
which he was alleged to have made re.
Gently In New York. Senator Root was
quoted as declaring that "this nation il
greater and nobler Rome. placed by
God to act as arbitrator. not only in the
destinies of all America, but also In
Europe and Asia. through its natural re-
sources and industrial products which
supply the world
Exact Opposite Of His Views.
Senator Root was quoted also as hav.
Ing told the Porto Rican delegates that
he was opposed to citizenship for Porto
Rico at any time. and that though we
are governing badly. we shall always
do it better than the natives
II never made any such Speech" de-
clared the senator. 1.-THE expressions
contained In these spurious extracts are
the exact opposite Of the views which ]
have expressed on hundreds OF occasiona
publicly and privately, officially and per
sonally. and which l now hold and main
tain.''