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WILLIAM H.BIBIABD Ikiitor nd Proprietor. WILMINGTON. N. C. Fkidav, December 31. 1897. J- lu iidii to cJuutfc youi ddr ri,.i sell ai foil Muro (all particulars u where you isn yoor peper to be sent hereafter. Unless roo jo both change? can nn oe woe. kjt- Notice of Marriage or Death, Trlbutea of Re , cV Resolutions of Thanks, c., are charged tof as &r, .dvertmenta, bat only neU In"-" for suictly In advance. At th,. fir simple aanouncement of Marriage or Ueatn. sf- Remittances moat be made by Check, Draft, Postal rfooey Order or Registered Letter. Poitmaa Hta reuter letters when desired. , jrT" Only such remittances will be at the risk of the po'uliiosr. lW Specimen copies forwarded when desired. IS A MUDDLE. Secretary Game's unequivocal de clarauoj for the gold standard, that is a g ld scaad ird mjre emphatically proiouaced than it has yet been, J and his refusal to modity tnat decla ration, has goMhe Repuolican poli ticians and statesmen in a muddle that they would give something nice to be out of sa'ely. The Secretary seems disposed to push bis scheme, ia which he may be supported by Eastern gold Republicans and by gold Democrats, but when he does be will cause a racket in bis own party and then fall" carry it through. . A It may have been noticed that the President took good care not to endorse bis Secretary's scheme in his message to Congress,, and only went so far as to recommend that the Government notes be retired on receipts amounted to more than the expenditures, a very marrowless recommendation, for there is little probability of this happening any time during Mr. McKAnley's time, un less they devise some new way of raising revenue, and follow the sug gestion uf Senator Hoar by putting a heavier tax on beer, or strike on something else, which in addition to an extra bser tax nvgut do that. It is iatimated that the President re frained from going with Senator Gage' in his currency reform programme at -.he earnest sol citation of West ern Ci.ressiie, who declared that L w ju d dcf at tne Republicans in tie 0'c C ' iresi ial elections a d-je pirditi the Prisideacy next 'ti ne if it didn't also wreck the Re pjolican pirty in the meantime, and he Ci he tJach-d that q leitipa very gingerly and played upon the "in ternauonal agreement" string as if the people could be fooled with that fake any longer. j T lis is what they are b inking on no , a d this is one of the reasons w y they do not wish the currency q i-.btion agirated, especially on the Gie lines, for however it is agitated i. will cause dissensions in the party aid put on record the statesmen who would much prefer to play mum Tney hope to play the international agreement fake and thus dodre the currency issue that they do not wish to face. Senator Wolcott gave this awayia the remarks he made in the Senate shortly before it adjourned for the holidays, and ha took occasion to good humoredly score the Eastern gold va.n at that New England din ner in New York and to throw a few sharp darts at Secretary Gage, formed dling with their game. Senator Hans- brougb, of North Dakota, is a silver Republican, Out he stuck to the party in the last election and supported its nominees, as Senator Wolcott did. He agrees with Wolcott, and wonld, if he could, gag Secretary Gage, whose declarations for the gold standard he pronounces out of line with the St. Louis platform. The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Lsdger quotes him thus : "Secretary Gage's radical declaration in favor of tbe gold standard is not in line with .ae piatiortn of tbe Republican party. A spicial train carried a gold standard contingent to bt. Louii last Summer. Tbe bject of tbese gentlemen was to force their peculiar financial views upon tbs party. Tbey tailed to do it because tbey met there tbe combined Republican wisdom of the cou- try, and b uer counsels prevailed. Had they u-xeeded ia tbeir purpose Mr. Gage would not be Secretary of tbe Treasury. Tbe Pesident ba earnestly endeavored to co a pi v with tbe mandates of tbe con veunn bicn nominated aim. He will n it craie to ure o-.scr nations to join at ia an ire-ovioni agreement, aod tn rev. mass of R pioUcan voters will tJilaio ; m Toe Wjciit C'SBt'ssloa baidine renirkaow -well. Tne Rvpubicio ptrty. u id.ra rolem-i oieog- to promote inter national bimetallism, hi been ia power a mis more than -ighc mootbp, aod yet nije of tbe great Earopean nations bat p isitivei agreed to co. op-rate with as, w ule tie ereat Bank of England met oar commissioners ball way. Tne con di ;tions in Europe are ripe . for i continuation 01 further (Hon on ojr part. To stop now would be suicidal: It wou'n be almost crirai nl. Tnere is no danger of the passage m an ion i ijiMtion bv the bsnte I im qjue sure mat tbere s not a 16 to 1 m.) .my la that body Wi;b tbe pres ea-. ongnt pro-pscts I or iattrja'ioaal bi m-.u mm, tbe m?i iruy of he American perple are opposed to independent ac tun on t tie 18 to 1 or any otber revolu tioaary bisis. I do not koow of any thing tbat would drive this country Into a fi uncial revolution uoless it be tbe narrow, radical and pig headed policy of the gold-staadiird alvocuts Mr. G ge's policy has put iiew ife into Populism." This frontier Senator evidently appreciates the danger of the "nar row, pig-headed policy of the gold standard advocates," and right well he may for, as he says, there, is "rev olution" in it. Senator Chandler has sounded the warning from the Bast, and Wolcott and Hansbrougb empha sized it from the West, and even the gold statesmen are shaky about joining bands with Secretary Gage lest it knock the props from under the old party and pot an anti gold standard man in the Presidency next term, give him a Democratic Conre-.s, and ciinch the business by passing a bimetallic bill tbat would knock the gold standard clear out. When Senator Hansbrougb says Secretary Gage's policy has put new ife into Populism, it is simply an- other way of saying tbat it nas opened tbe eyes of a good many people to tbe true inwardness of tne Republican party on tne money ques tion and to bow little reliance can be placed in its managers to carry out in good faith its platform declara tions and to their lack of sincerity in dealing with tht people and of bonesty in dealing with great qaes tious. This is tuny illustrated in the course pursued by the Secretary on one side and by the President on the other, presenting the odd picture f of the Secretary appointed by the resident advocating one thing and tbe President who appointed him ad vocating nothing, for his recommen dation as to retiring the Government notes practically amounts to nothing. Here is an administration com mitted to bimetallism divided, one of ts leading members coming out squarely for the gold standard and insisting that this is in full accord with the St. Louis platform, while the others are mum and are afraid to either approve or disapprove for fear if they approve tbey will drive away voters in tbe west or it tney disapprove they will drive away voters in the Bast. Tbey need the votes of both the silver Republicans n the West and of tbe gold Repub icans in the Bast to bold their grip and that's what's troubling them. They are dealing with this ques tion as they deal with all great ques tions, simply as politicians, regard- ess of platform de:larattons, and they ate playing and hoping to pull the wool over the eyes of tbe people as they have been doing for years, and as they did again at tbe last election when they roped in the gold men by declaring for tbe gold stand ard, and roped in the silver Repub - icans by putting an International agreement tail to the gold standard declaration. The gold men attached no importance to the silver tail and therefore they were content with the gold standard declaration, to which cretary Gige no wants the coun try "more thorough'y committed In the msantime the Republican statesmen are in a muddle, out of which they would like very much to see their way. '5: A GRAND TRIBUTE TO LBE. President Andrews, of Brown Uni versity, R. I , is a man of convictions and he has the courage to utter them, whether those to whom he utters them agree with him or not. The position be took upon the silver question aroused the resentment of the gold advocates, who brought such pressure to bear upon the trustees of the University that tbey requested a modification of bis views or silence, which he, of course, understood and refused, and his res ignation was promptly sent and ac cepted "with regrets." But the storm of indignation which this piece of proscription on account of opinion aroused forced a reconsideration of this action, and the result was that he was requested to recall his resig nation, which be did, and he accord ingly continues in the presidency of the University. Bat since then he has raised an other racket, this time in Grand Army Circles, by an eloquent tribute to Gen. Robert B. Lee. delivered in a lecture on Lee a short while ago, which is all tbe more remarkable as it comes from a man who showed bis devotion to tbe Union by fighting as a private soldier in the Union army, where he lost an eye in battle. The following fs the tribute which has raised such a racket among the "loyal": "He had the faith of tbe crusaders his letters would Make a guide to holiness. He was always a soldier never impure in thought or act. never profane or ob scene. He did not toncb tbe cup, as did Grant, Hooker, or Pail Sheridan, and when be lost a fight it was never said ti . i .si. m . -- - oi mm mat me oeieat as aue to a habit wbicb makes men s beads into muddles. He was never outgeneraled by Grant in all the campaign from the Kappanannoca to jmes river, never trappsa and never caught napping. I fail to find ia tbe books any sucb mas terful generalship as this hero showed, holding tbat slim gray line, half starved, with no prospects of additions, and fighting when mi army was too hungry co siana ana tne r.uss were oaly useful as clubs. His courage was sublime. He was as great as Gustavns Adolphus. or Nipoleon, or Wellington, or Von m mite, his cause was not tbe lost cause so much as is supposed. All that was good in bis came has been grafted into our laws and our constitution. i ne aocirice oi state a rights, as nov interpreted by the Supreme Court is in exact accordance with bis claims on the point. Gen. Lee lost at Gettys- ourg because tbe Federal troops had re cetveu a new motor of tremendous strengtb, whose power no one knew len. Hancock. He also lost because Meade's mea were fiehtina on Union soil almost within bearing distance of tne prayers oi tneir wives aad children tor victory. Tbey were at tbeir hearth stones. Men are tigers When wives and families are tbe inspiration lis War. "It was not until the Federal army stood almost at tbe very doors of Rich mono tbat Osn. Lee was sent to the tront. Heretofore he had been hut naif-kindly regarded, but when he took com nana of that ill-disciplined, ill jtrmcu ana rjgaea army ne was nai ed a savior. He outwitted McClellan. whlp- pca two armies much larger than bis own, stopped tbe advance on Richmond, nrove oaca tne union army, saved Kicbmond and was famous in a daw Tbe world had never seen sach general snip, ana toe worm was astounded at It.' ' Lee successively defeated, outaener aled and routed the best generals tbat Washington could send against him, and it was not nntil tbe immortal Grant. with the finest army of veterans that tbe world has ever seen, took tbe field against bim tbat Lee's marvellous ac comptishmenta received a check. Even against Grant Lee fought as probably no other general ever fought, and against onns mat wouta nave driven Napoleon to despair. "It was a great deatb straggle wbea Grant faced Lee, and Lee then knew tnat bis was a hopeless struggle. He kept that thin ffv Hoe of ragged, hun gry neb. growing thinner and hungrier each day. together. His courage, bis wonderful presence and strong person ality kept tbat little band of uttered aod emaciated men in battle array, and fought to tbe last ditcb. sarrsadered only wbea be realised that it would be marder to keep up tbe struggle. Gsn. Lee's cause is not lost. All tbat it good of it remains; all tbat was bad his been wiped out. Our country is better and grander to day because the relations of several States in tbe Union have been intelligently defined, and per baps we owe at least that much to Gen. Roberc E Lee and tbe cause be fought for . mmm MINOR MENTION The news from China ia reference to the movements of the land grab bers is becoming quite interesting, and indicates a pretty lively racket over there, unless thdse who have already grabbed take counsel of their discretion and hold up until they reach a better understanding with those who want to do some grabbing on their own account. In the meantime poor, pitiable old China, which, with her 400,000,000 of people, ought to be a match for any power tbat could be massed against her, looks on dumbfounded and in astonishment, apparently not knowing what to say or to' do or which way to tnrn for backlog. She was counting on Russia, but Russia seems to be so much occupied with her own schemes that she isn't givr ing much attention to China's inter ests. Bngland and Japan seem to be acting in. concert, while John Bull pushes his more impulsive and daring ally to the front to knock the chip off Russia's shoulder, but Japan recognizes the fact that if Russia gets a foothold on the Chinese coast her game is up, and the ex tension of her own dominion in that direction effectually blocked, and hence the celerity with which she- acts in opposing the Russian pro gramme. She has more than tbat at stake, for with Russia firmly established at Port Arthur, or at any otber winter open port her prestige would be in dan ger' and ber power imperilled, for with the co-operation of Russia and with Russia as an instructor in the art of war China might recuperate and sore from her defeat by Japan seek the first opportunity to avenge herself, when Japan might hot find her as soft a snap as she did in the late war when; she walked over ber, As things are progressing now, un less the grabbers put on their think ing caps and come to a halt tbey may soon be making some dew his tory over there and new maps also. Tbe British Hosiery Company, of Thorton, R. II has decided to move part of its plant the cotton part South, to Nashville, Tenn. The reason assigned is tbe present condi t ion of the cotton manufacturing in dustry and tne wage trouble up there, which they hope to escape by transferring tbeir cotton business to the South. They seem disposed to take a new departure, which will be watched with considerable interest, for tbe dispatch tells us that tbey will send a number of tbeir experts to operate their Southern plant and instruct tbe inexpetienced colored employes. This means that tbe plant will be operated with colored help, for they can't be mlxea in this latitude. We do not suppose the employment of colored help is a matter of sympathy, but simply of business, the company concluding tbat this will be cheaper than white labor. If it be, then they will have another advantage, for tbe New Eogland mill men say that white labor in our mills is now from 40 to 50 per cent, less than the same labor in tbeir mills. The experiment. however, will be worth watching. Mr. Chauncey M. Depew thinks the way to capture the markets of the world is to inaugurate a universal war on foreign nations by a probibl tory tariff. This looks somewhat wild, but it is logical. The Repub licans believe In a protective tariff, and the only logically protective tariff ts a prohibitory tariff. But a prohibitory tariff would keep out too many things tbat the nabobs want. The Cincinnati Times-Star counts at thirty seven of the great papers in the North which advocate pension sfJl ar-!' a ' " ' J retorm, ana oniy nine ot tnese are opposed to tbe Republican party. Tbese papers have more nerve, whether they be sincere or not, than the Congressmen on tbat side, who will dodge pension reform everv time. The great Salt Lake of Utah, which is several miles long by about fifty wide, with a depth of from twenty to forty feet, is said to be gradually losing its saltiness. Many of the springs which flow into it, ruicn were once quite salty, are . , .. ... now nearly fresh water. A Republican organ remarks that there might be danger in publishing the pension list as it might show on what small pretexts a pension may be received. Pbew! Are there not sev eral thousand lawyers. exDerts in manufacturing pretexts, already en m -w . gaged In that business? f.: We are under obligations to the Philadelphia Ledger for its Alma nac for 1898, a very convenient and valuable publication, not intended for sale, but for presentation to pa trons and subscribers of the Ledger. " Give Tammany a Chance," ex claims a New York Republican pa per. The indications are that with the grip that Tammany now ha?, it will take all the without asking. chances it wants A WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDF. "Oae More Uoiononvt-, Baihly Iaspoita- tst , a joe t B Oi t tx " Mamie Mays, a fallen woman, shot and killed herself thiett anting at 1.80 o'clock in Mi' tie Aden's bouse, near tbe corner of Pourto and Castle streets. When tbe pistol shot was beard. some of tbe inuntcs entered tbe room, and found ber Istng on tbe flor .by the bedside with a 8s calibre pistol under ber head. She was dressed and bad her bat aod shoes on. Tae ball entered j ust in front of tbe upper part of the rigbt ear, and death resulted ia about half an hour. Tbe woman it about 23 cr 28 years old, and has relatives living near Ral elgb.. She came here several months ago from Darlington. S. C Her ac quaintances say she was not perfectly sane. She bad-been despondent for a day or so on account of unrequited pas sion, and bad, threatened to take her life. It was rumored tbat sne wanted to go out witb a young man. aad upon the proprietress' refusing to let her go she killed berseif. It was 'not possible to get a physician until after; the unfortu nate woman bad p ssed to her reward. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. St ll Stretonlae Oat-It Adds S0 MUes of B -fined io it Sjttem. Tne following telegram 'may be relied on, tne star naving verinsu an tne material statements at tbe bead- quarters oi the Atlantic Coast Line ia this city: New York. December 28 Tbos. F, Ryan to day confirmed tbe report tbat. in coo junction with Gen. Sam. Thomas, be bas sold tbe Lbarleston at western Carolina railroad to the Atlantic Coast Line interests. Ryan declined to dis cuss tbe price or terms, other than to say tbat Thomas and bimself were en tirely out of tbe property. Fiom otber sources It was learned tbat the transfer of the road to tbe Atlantic Coast Line bad been effected and tbat the property will now be merged into tbat system. thereby increasing its mileage 840 miles. Tbe acquisition of tbe Cbarleston A Western Carolina by the Atlantic Coast Line is a very important event in South ern railway circles, for tbe reason tbat it will open up a very valuable territory with much business. Tbe present road is tbe oaicome of the absorption oLtbe old Port Royal and Pjtt Royal ft Au gusta roads, acquired three years ago by Thomas and Ryan. The road will also form an importaet feeder for tie Atlantic Coast Line, and It may be necessary for the latter to do a little building to make direct conne: lions witb tbe property. At present tbe Atlantic Coast Line reaches Charleston and Westein North Carolina at Augusta, orer South Carolina and Georgia from Dsnmaik. S. C. a distance of 87 miles. Under tbe tew aiiaogement tbe Atlan tic Coast L ne will nave terminals at Norfolk. Wiltnintoa. Ciarleston and Port Royal. By Te'err?l to ths) Moroiag Stat. Baltimore O .ceiioer 2ft Oa Ian- uary first, tne Atlantic Coast Lice will add to its s stem an important line by securing tie Charleston and Western Carolina Rtilroad. Mr. N. B Newcomer, president of the Atlantic Coast Line, said that for tbe present tbe same management would be continued on the io d The S A L has tr-ffic arrangements witb this road to get Into Augusta and Charleston, S. C . and change in control, it is tbougbt. may meau some change in this arrangement. Ia some circles it is thought, however, that it will be con tinued, owing to tne amicble feeling ex isting now between tbe two systems as a result of tbe Sesboari making peace with tbe Soutnctn Railway, with which tbe Atlantic Coast Line works in bar rnony. Tne caoital s oek of the newly acquired road is 1 1 2 JO 009. I s hooded dent consists o 700 000 of first mort gage bonds. $1,800,000 ot income bonds, and Auguta terminal bonds aggregat ing leooooo The fixed charges are said to be 8 00 J a mile, aad tbe pro perty is pivog.it is said, five percent, on a 6,000000 cap taj xuion. The Shabby Cornrt Besoming Bpleadd. The shabby corners in Wilmington are getting to be tbe splendid ones. Tne d:splacing of tbe unsightly strnctare on tbe corner of Fifth and Princess bv Dr. F. H. Russell's new' residence has al ready been stated in tbe Star. Now workmen are busy tearing down tbe old store on Fifth and Cbesnut streets, and the one story frame houses on Cbesnut, above tbe store. Oa the lots Mr. J. F. Woolvin will erect several new bouses. Tbe old house on the corner of Fourth and Market has been torn down making room for tbe erection of a handsome two-story house with modern improve ments. BASK 07 8MITHFIELD. Org3isd Iist Monday Week- W 11 Ccm- mecoe Busiot si Soon. Star Correspondence Smithtield, N. C, Dec. 98. Tbe Bank of Smitbfield has been duly organized, aod will commence business in a few weeks. V The following board of directors have been chosen: A R. Smith, T. R Hood, E. J. Holt, W. A Barnes. W. L. Fuller, C Radford, Wm. M. Sanders aad . A. Morgan. All tbe gentlemen are well known ia, business circles, and their names con nected with this Institution will insure safe and efficient management. Tbey are all very popular men, capable finan ciers and thoroughly competent in every respect. Above all, and most impor tant, they are of sterling integrity. Tbe directors met Monday evening and elected A K Smith president; W. L. Woodall, vice president, and Jno. O. E liogton. cashier. Tbe officers are al! well known to tbe people of tbe county. Mr. Smith is a capable financier and a most excellent business man-, Mr. Woodall is probably the largest merchant in Johnston coun ty sale, reliable and aggressive; and tbe cashier, Mr. Ellington. Is a young man of fine business qualities and well suited to tbe duties to which he has been assigned. Total lift of Sshoosor aaU Cargo. Tbe cargo of tbe schooner Samuel W. Hall wbicb stranded at Hatteras December 24 consisted of 486 000 feet of lumber, shipoed by the Cape Fear Lumber Company Dcember 17. Tele grams received yesterday from the com pany's agents In New York stated tbat tbe vessel and cargo would probably be a total loss. Tbe cargo was fully in sured, mmm Belter ia six Hour. Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis eases relieved in six boars bv tbe "New Grkat South American Kidney Cure." This new remedy is a great sur prise, on account of its exceeding promptness ia relieving pain in the bladder, kidney, back and every part of the urinary passages in male or female, it relieves retention of water and pain. In passing it almost Immediately. If you want quick relief aad cure, tms ia your remedy. Sold by R. R. Bellamy. Drug, gist. Wilmington. N. C, corner of Front and Market streets, t COLORED YOUTH KILLED. Hs Jamped from a SUitread Trla whila It Wasla (Scuba. Passengers Who arrived ia tbe city yesterday afternoon on the It 05 o'clock Seaboard Air Line train brought news of a sad accident that happened at Clarkton. forty five miles from this city, wbicb resulted is the ienaet deatb of a youag colored man of that place named Andrew Kelly. I: seem, that wben the Seaboard Air Line train stopped at Clark too yester day morning Kelly assisted a colored woman to board tbe train, and then stood by ber side in one of tbe coaches conversing with her. Wbea tbe train ieft tbe station, after tbe uiual signal had been given, Kelly left tbe coach walking slowly and bidding bis female companion goodbye and statted to jump off the train, wbicb was nearing a switch. Mr. Mellyon Yarborougb, a flagman in the employe of tbe road, bnt who was then off duty, wa standing on the plat form alongside of Kelly and warned him (Kelly) not to attempt to get off while the train was moving, but Kelly paid no bead to the Warning, and with bis back turned towards tbe direction the traia was going jumped from the train, and. losing bis footing, was the next instant prostrated upon the track and the wheels of one of tbe coaches severed his head from bis body. Tbaatraia was immediately stopped, bnt Kelly was past all human aid. Tbe remains of the unfortunate young man were turned over to bis parents, wbo re side in Clarkton. lor interment. Death c Mr. Chu. W. Ball. Tbe deatb of Mr. Charles F. Bell on last Saturday night removed a gocd man aad a valued cltizeo. Tooae who knew Mr. Bell speak in the highest terms ot bis Christian character and bis personal qaahties. He was a member of S. Andrew's Pretbv erian Church, aad a more faithful member or one who carried ont the Christian teachings more strictly could hardly be lound. ' Tbe deceased is survived by three cbildien. Miss L zzie Bell, Miss Ltc Bell, and Mr. C F. Beil. Jr.. of this city, and one brother, Mr. Samuel Bell, of Shal lotto. Tbe funeral took place at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon from St. Andrew's Caurcb, Re? A. O McClure officiating, assisted by Rev. W. L. Cuaaiaggim Tbe hymns. 'Asleep in lesus." "Some Day We Shall Understand" and "Jesus Liver of My Soul, were rendered by the choir. The interment was made at Oikda'e Cemetery, and 'be mound was covered with beau'i'ul fl ral off -rings. Tne pall bearers were : Honorarv, Dr A u McDonald and Mr. lobn K. Latta: Active. Messrs. W. H Spmnt. J. B. Hand. J. C Stewart. O'cir Pearaail, H Tnomas and T. R Poet. 8ENT TO THE CRIMINAL COURT. Cse Agtiott Chief or Poliaa Melton ind Otbe i-it asstalr. The case against Chief of Police Jno. R Melton and policemea CO Kaox Rowan, Green and F. P. Toomer (col ored), charged witb committing an as sault upon the person of Deputy Sheriff Wm. Guion. colored, on tbe 17th last by imprisoning bim (Giioo) in tbe guard bonse. was c tiled for trial in Jus tice McGow-in's court yesterday morn ing at 11 o'clock, tbe State being repre scnted by Herbert McClammy. Esq., and tbe defendants by David B button Eq . aad Messrs. Bsilamy -A' Bellamy Mr. Marsden Bellamy Inquired if the counsel. for tbe State was going to con tend .that the cue was one in which a magistrate c.uid not take final jurisdiction. Mr. McClammy stated that such would be tbe Stale's contention, as tbe alleged assault was not an-.ordinary one, but on-tbe contrary was a moat aggravated one. The ruhcg uf tbe court upon tbe question of final iurisdiction was then requested, and Justice McGowan sus talned the contention of tbe coaasel for tbe State. Ech of tbe defendants through their counsel, waived an exam inatioo, and were recogc r .6 ia the sum of 150 each for tbeir appearatce for trial at the aext term of be Circuit Court. Will Probably Hot aootpt. It is quite probable tbat Dr. L. G Broogbton. of Roaaoke. will decline the call tendered bim by tbe First Baptist charch of this city. A private letter received from bim Tuesday states that he cannot wait until May 1, the date the call from here is to take effect, to begin work in a new field. He will, therefore most likely accept one of the otber flat tering calls tbat have been given him However, positive information to this effect is lacking. He will not make known his final decision before next Sunday. Coronet 'j Ir qieit. Coroner David Jacobs went to Pros pect Cburch, seven miles from here yesterday morning, to empanel a jury to hold an inquest over the body of the late Miss Carolina Humphrey, wbo was killed by a train day before yesterday Tbe names ot tbe jurors follow: E. W Manning, W. P. Oidbam, j. T. Howe W. T. Sbepard. E G Pollock and T. B Carnev. Tbe iniv will meet at tbe Court House at 10 a m. to-day. A Hew Club Houao at Cir jltoa Beaob. Another Simmer will find Carolina Beach ornamented with two new club houses. Tbe work on the Atlantic Club bouse will be completed by the time tbe "heated term" begins; and now it is learoed that subscribers are being se cured tor aaotber. It will be owned and managed by our German friends. Mr. A. J. McKinnon, of Max ton, cotton dealer and proprietor of "Maxton's Livery," sends tbe Star an exceedingly pretty calendar, the illustra tion representing a winter scene wbicb is true to nature and very attractive. The local cotton market wore a slightly improved aspect yesterdays 5 7-16: was bid for middling, against 5 Jfc on the day before. Household Gods. Tbe ancient Greeks believed that tbe Penates were tbe gods who attended to the welfare and prosperity of tbe family. They were worshipped as household gods la every bome. The bonsehold god of to day is Dr. King's New Discovery. For con tu apt ion. coughs, colds and for all affections of Throat. Chest and Lungs it is invaluable. It has been tried for a quarter of a century, and is guaranteed to cure or money returned. No house hold should be without this good angel. It is pleasant to take, and a safe and snre remedy tor old and young. Free trial bottles at R. R. Bellamy's drug store. Regular siss 80c and $1 00. t 10? ALf ATSJSDEBSTflflD. A fact often overlooked, or not always understood, ir that women softer as much from distressing aidaey and blad der troubles as the men The womb is situated back nt aad very close to tbe bladder, and for tbat reason any dne t, duets ; or inconvenience manifested ia tbe kid neys. back, bladder or unharv passage is often, by rnistaker attrisated to feml weakness or womb trouble of some s )rt. Tne error is easily made and may be as ensily avoided by setting orine aside for twenty-four hours; a sediment or set ling is evidence tbat your kidaeysaad bladder need doctoring. If you have pain or dull aching in the back, pass water too frequently, or scanty supply. witb smart ioc or burning tbese are also convincing proofs of kidney trouble. If you have doctored without benefit, try Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root, tbe great kidney remedy. The mild aad the ex traordinary effect will surprise you. It stands the highest for its wouderfnl cares. If you take a medicine you should take tbe best. At druggists, fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pampbiet, both ssnt free bv mail. Mention The Morning Star and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamion, N. Y. Tbe propria tor of this paper guarantees the genu iperess of rb's rff-r. RAILWAY COMMISSION. RESOLVE TO ENFORCE THE ACT PROHIBITING FREE PASSES Further Time to Answer Bafueed the taraTJoiia 't'al grip) Camptay Otttar Baltiah New Tbe Bx-outive Offloe B cp 3Qfd Cod v actio q of Ac-sd e mlas i Salor. . Sfiteial Star Correspondence Raleigh, N.C, December SO. The Executive office was reopened to day for tbe first time since Christmas. Private Secretary Alexander has been ia the Eastern part oi the State. The University Dramatic Club ii present "London Assurance" here Jan uary 8th. for the benefit of Rex Hos pital. Dr. Abbott arrived this morning from Washington, D C. The Railway Com mission convenes at noon. No impor tant business, other than organization will be transacted to day. Both Messrs. Caldwell and Pearson are known to favor a reduction of freight and passenger rates on the railroads Jutt what views the two gentlemen bold tbey decline to . g ve out at this urns. Mr. Pearsoa said yesterday be would be governed by information pre sented to bim and do wbat was best for the people of Nortb Carolina and the railways alike Secretary of State Toompson says he believes the proposed Federal insurance bill is intended to wipe nut tbe small insuraace compnaies Nearly all tbe large -.asurauce ompautea ia the S.ace favor tbe biii. Tbe Coaveatioa of Academies is bav ins aa interesting sensiou here. Teere are about twenty-five members ia at tendance. The sessions have been con samed so far in tbe reading of prepared papers on top c i! subjects. Tbe esto elation will continue in session throagb out tbe day. .Special Star Telegram., The Railway Commission to daf adopted a resolution agreeing to en force the co.rimissiou act prohibiting the use of free passes. Tne commissioners returned passes sent (b:a b a certain railroad, lie name of wnica ihsy re fused to gibe. Tae commission refuses to grant tbe Western Uaton Telegraph Company aay farther timt tor an aasver in its case. j MERKY MXrUN. Bar q i t Oivsa bt the A. S. s A. M. Lodge 2Tj- 417 SS.nr Grant W.r;Pret,Bt. Special Star Telegram. Maxton, N.C, December 89. The ba&qjet given by tbe A F. & A. M Lodge N.i 417, of ibis city, in tbeir hall to night, was largely attended and duly appreciated by tbe rainy guests present Tbe ovsters served in all styles, as well as otber delicacies comprising the bill of fare, were promptly disposed of and the adieus said In clouds of smoke arising from the fragrant cigars wbicb com pleted the list. Success to the A. F A. M. and the Maxton boys. TRUCKER' ASSOCIATION. Xorse Q, untitles if Si-swbsrri-n and Vege- tebloa Will bt Baited Alona the O. F. Y. V, Sailroad this Beeeoa. Star Correspondence. Currie, N. C, Dec. 99. Your correspondent notes with plea sure tbe great increase that is being made in truck, and strawberry culture along the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley railroad from Wilmineton west. For several stations above Wilmington num beis of fields of strawberries are being planted and truck;, such as beans, peas potatoes, lettuce. Ac . will also be shipped in large quantities this season. The soil along this line is well adapted to the growth of these profitable crops, aod tbe enter prising men around Currie and otber stations near are pushing tbe business in a way which will insure saccess. If our people will make the proper effort, these new crops will greatly develop this sec tioa, as tbey have the country along tbe Wilmington & Weldpn railroad above Wilmington. A loc ti Truckers' Association has Just been organ z :d at Cut ne, with Dr. G F. Lucas as president, and J. A. Harman secretary, which will be of great benefit to truckers. The mission of Hood's Sarsaparilla is to cure disease, and thousands of testi monials prove it fulfills its mission well. ANOTHER fcXPRtSS ROBBERY. geat at Brnnawielr, 3.. Skippsd With $14,000 la Outreaey. i Br Telegraph to the Moraine Star, Atlanta. Oa., December 29 A special to tbe Journal frcra Brunswick, Ga., nays: O H Maver, agent for the Southern Exp r ss Crmpany at this p ace, skipped w.m $14 000 ia currency of tbat company to diy. The m ey was ship ped by Savannah bankers to the banks in B'unswick. Tne money is supposed to have been taken tb rat 8 o'clock last nigbt. and it is though: tbat Mayer left the city iri a tug. He stands very high in the social life of B.unswick and is considered one of the most polished aeetiemen in tbe city. This robbery coming as it did in connection witb tbe bank failure this morning, bas set the city in tbe greatest pitch of excitement. v or over Fifty Years Mas. Wimslotv's Soothing Syrup bas been used for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic and Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sura and ask for "Mrs. Wmslow's Soothing Syrup, ' and take no other kind." t EVENTS IN THE EAST. THE ABSORBING TOPIC IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES AT WASHINGTON. Ve Fanner Talk ot the TJ jtted Sutie Ba lsa a Beater la the Contest The V, w oi Obineee and Japan ese Diplomat. -By Cable to the Moroiag Star. Washington, December 29 The rapid movement of events in the (r Bast continues to be an absorb ng topic in diplomatic circles here, particularly at the embassies and legations oi tbe Powers which ate aligning for an ap parent Straggle for Chinese territory There is no further talk of tbe U ited States as a possible factor in the con test, as the recent understanding at a cabinet meeting is accepted as remov ing this (government from the field of controversy. At tbe same time an emi nent aut&ority on international attatrs said to day that sanation might dt- veloo wben tbe Uai ed States would be Called upon to go mucb further than protect American interests at tbe treaty ports of China. This situation would come, be said, il the scramble tor Chi nese territory went to tbe extent of ex tinction of China and tbe complete ab sorption of tbe old empire by fcr elan nations- Sucb was ibe apparent dnit ot lew p.eaent movemeo-.. he said. 4cd if it became a reality, then a condition would arise mi lar to tr.e rxiernrnauon of P ltnd. Poland bad established a precedent in international iflairs be said and foU jw iog tnat precedent, if Cnina was to be absorbed tben it was a question which tbe U : ited States in common wab all tbe narions of tbe world must take cognizance of. Until this final movement occurred, however, it was plain tnat the United States bad no interest ia tbe fencing of European nations and Jipn for coaling stations and ports oa the Asiatic coast In tne meantime, however, tbe dipio mats are much concerned in tbe move meets of their respective governments. A leading Japanese diplomat said to day; "I do not look at tbe question as in volving tbe partition of Cblna, and no event bas occurred thus far to indicate tbat China is about to be divided among the Poaerr. ' The oniy tangible tact is that Gei- many bas occupied K. ao Lbou cay and Russia hata flet at Port Arthur. But Germany's action was taken to collect an indemnity for an indignity to Ger man missionaries, just as she enforced indemnity from Hayti. Beyocd this, Germiny may seek to establish a naval station at K io Chou and thus bsve a nav3l base of operations on tbe Pacific But tbat does no: involve tbe taking cl any considerable portion of Chinese territory and it is yet to be shown tb-t Germany will take more than a coast port and such land immediately adjacent as to g ve the port proper facilities. If it comes to taking territory, tbe course of Coma must not be overlooked. While China is weak from a military and naval standpoint, yet she bas an enormous number of men ready to take the field. while the entire force of Germans at Kaio-Cbou cannot exceed a few thou sand men. Even a weak nation is strong in defending its own territory. "There are reports that Jwin would aid China in an extremity, but tbere is nothing in that. Japm doubtless will act alone if tbere is any reason for act- ing at all. Thus lar, however, I kaow of no steps tbat Japan has taken or coa templates toward taking part in tbe controversy. My impression is that she will remain an independent and neutral observer. Her position will be much stronger by such a policy than it would be by an alliance at tbe outset. As an observer, if she sees that tbe par tition of China is at band, doubtless she would have some part to take; but, for the present, tbere is no evider.ee tbat such an emergency is near." A Chinese diplomat said: "The alleged official statements coming from the Chinese legation have been unwar ranted, as tne legation bas not received a word irom Pekin since the first notice was sent tbat a German force bad landed at Kaio Chou. without previous notice to tne Chinese government. I is felt, however, that many of tbe repen s as to the ser ousaess of tbe situation, particularly those from Shanghai, are overdrawn, fudging from the press dls patches there appears to be little douot that the original purpose of Germany to enforce an indemnity bas now developed into securing a naval station at Kaio Cbon and possibly more territory, on tbe ground tbat Germany is entitled to a re turn for ber services during the Chin. Japan war. Bat it appears to be over looked tbat Germany bas received dis tinct returns for tbose services in the granting of large concessions wbicb. at tbe time of tbe grant, were considered as most valuable to Germany. Tbe Gei m an officials here take the view tbat tbere ere but two active steps on tbe part of Germany to be taken, namely : The occupation of Kaio-Cbou bay and the dispatch of Prince Henry's fleet to Chinese waters. Beyond this tbey say, all is conjecture as to what Germany will do, and they convey the idea that these conjectures as to the absorption of territory are unwarranted bv any of the actual circumstances which have thus far developed. Tbat Prince Henry will extend his field of operations beyond Chinese waters and embrace Samoa and Hawaii is dismissed as absurd, although reports of sech movement have been current. PARTITION OF CHINA. Tbe Br as oh Bias Hoi 1 ted oa Hal N.n island Without Opposition. By Cable to the Morning Star. . shanghai, December ss. it is re ported here that the admiral of the French fleet has hoisted tbe French flag on Hai-Nan iiland, which is be tween the China sea and the Galf of Tonquiu. Tbe Chinese offered no op position. London, December 99 A dispatcb to the Daily Mail from Singapore con firms the report of- the seixare of Ha -Nan island by tbe French. Hai-Nan island is off tbe south coast of China, and separates the gulf of Ton quin from the China sea. It has an es timated area of 19 000 square miles and a population of a minion Chinese, ex clusive of wild tribes in tbe interior. Some of the mountains in tbe center rise above the snow line. It. bas several large rivers. The coasts are generally rocky, but the west coast is low and tne south coast has some good harbors. Timber is a principal product. This is sent to Annam, Slam and Singa pore. Otber rxoorts -fire rice, sugar, pearls, salt and a little gold and silver. Its capital is Kiong", Cboo, a populous city on its west coast. Berlin, December 80 The Tagliche Rundscnau, ou wbat it alleges to be tbe "beat authority -in London," declares tbat Russia and China have been nego tiating for many months; that China consented last October to a temporary Russian occupation of Port Arthur, and that England, hearing of this, demanded a cession of tbe islands at Hong Hong, a strip of coast opposite Kow-Loon, and tbe mouth of the river Canton ; but knowing tbat France also wanted com pensation, Eiglaad suggested tbat she wonld take Hai Nan island. London, December 29 A dispatch from Pekin says: "The proposed ar rangement for a Russian guaranteed 4 per cent, loan of 100 000 000 tae is is not yet ratified. The situation is disastrous, aad the only hope is that Eagland will reader financial help, ae otherwise war if ths only alternative." Liver Ills Like biliousness, dyspepsia, headacho - - y, S-UUSTL, pation, sour stomach, Indigestion are promote cured by Hood's mis. They do their work Hood's easily and thoroughly. "Hi Best after dinner pills. ftssW J I A IS cents. All druggists. I I I Si Prepared by C. I. Hood St Co., Lowell Mass the only Pill to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. "I HE pHlO SENATORSH P. anti-Henna, Hep -.blioana Will Test Thai, Strength in th? Orsa isatioo or tbe L'tli Htare Kerts ataintalna That fiauna Will Be Defeated. Bt Telegraph to the Morning Star. Columbus. O., December 99.-lTbera was an itiflnx of legislators to eight ,jad the scenes about the hotel lobbies indi cated that tbe Seeatorial election is tbe absorbing question, atthoogh the scram- ble for place in the organization of the House and Senate is livelier than for several sessions. That the anti Hanna Republicans, led by Charles Kunz. will test tbe strength of i heir forces in tbe organization of tbe Legislature was indicated by tbe uneffi. cial announcement that Representative Mason, of Cleveland, would oppote Representative Box well, of Wairen county, for Speaker. Mr. Mason, ac companied by Representative Bromley of Cleveland, both of whem are well known to be unfriendly to Senator Hanna, opened headquarteisat the great Southern hotel to-day, and it was gener ally Understood that the anti Hanna men would conduct their campaign from that place. On tbe question of bis candidacy for the Speakership Repre sentative Mason is non committal. It is significant that tbe Democratic btate headquarters are located in the same hotel. Allen O. Myers is the apparent leader of tbe Democrats in the proposed fusion with tbe anti-Hanna Republicans. Mr. Myers bas given out tbat tbe Democratic members of tbe House will support Representative Mason for speaker, aod C H. Gerrisn, ot Columbus, one of Mr. Kurtz's lieutenants, for clerk of the House, in opposition to John Malloy. The anti-Hanna Republicans, it is gen erally understood, are to turn all the other offices of tbe House over to tbe Democrats in censi deration of tbe elec tion oi the men chosen by Mr. Kurtz tor speaker and clerk A conference oi Democratic members of the Legislature and party leaders is to be held here Friday to discuss tbe proposed fusion w th the anti-Hanna Republicans. Within the last few days strong opposition bas arisen from cer tain Democrats to the proposed fusion, and it is now certain that all tbe Demo cratic members cannot be whipped into line. Several Democratic members who arrived in the city to night stated em phatically that tbev wou d not vote for any one except a Democrat for United States Senator. These members will serve tbeir first term, and say tbat if tbey voted for any Ref ualican to defeat Senator Hanna they wouid not he re turned. Tbere Was a conference of Republi can leaders at Major Dick's rooms n .h: Neil this afternoou and to nigbt, but it was stated they were merely talk lag over tbe situation. Major Dick stated that Senator Hanaa's re-electtoa was assured. It was significant that Representative Snider, of Green county, wbo was for merly counted as an anti-Hanna man, was conspicuous at Major D.ck's head quarters and working in Senator Hannaa interests. Several Republican memberusere claimed by Mr. Kurtz s lieutenant as opposed to Senator Hanna. bat on being pressed admitted tbey intended to, vote for bim. Wbile Mr. Kuriz denies. himself to all public interviews he still asserts to his confi dential friends, that Seaator Hanna will be defeated v THE SPANISH CABINET. R?nW hi ."rlt.il'.ms nf Ih. flnVMnmilBt'l Tft . action Tea N , w French Ambataador Re ceived, with Great Ce-t atony or tbe Qooea Began. B C - ble to tbe Morning Star. MADRID, December 29 In regard to criticisms of the government's inac tion, it is pointed ont in ministerial circles tbat tbe Spanisb caoioet bas invariably protested against "the at tempts of the United States to inter vene in Cuba;" that President Mc Kmley's message, "however incorrect, did not adot t tbe commandatory tone of President Cleveland's; that tbe weak ness of Ssnor Canovas in yielding to ibe demands of the United States in the Competitor, Allienca and Mora sftairs. increased the difficulties of Senor Sa gasta in combating similar demands." and tbat anyhow, a return to the policy of Senor Canovas, wbo, it is alleged, sent SCO. COO trccps to Cuba and ex pended two milliards without result, is impossible. The Queen-Regent to-day received M. fules Patenotre, the new French Am bassador to Spain with great ceremony, seated on tbe throne and surrounded by tbe members ot the cabinet and tbe dig nitaries of ber court. Tbe palace guard rendered military honors. M. Patenotre, When presenting bis credentials, read an address enlarging upon tbe sympathy -between the two countries and upoa the good wishes of Presideat Faure for tbe bapplaess ot tbe royal family and the greatness of Spain. TbeQjeen Regent replied in a similar strain. BLANCO ISSUES A DECREE. Tbe L'nes Upon Whtnh a Homi Bala Gov ernmant f r Cdba is to be EVtablUberl. By Cable to the Moraine Star. Havana, December 29. Captain. General Blanco has issued a decree an nouncing the lines upon which the home rule government is established. Tbe Governor General and executive assume charge of foreign affairs, war and the inavy and, witb five autonomica! secreta ries of supreme justice and tbe interior, finance, public instruction, public works, posts aud telegraphs, and agriculture and commerce, with ibe president of this council, constituting the respoasi b e government. The new officials will take tbe oath of office at 9 a. m , on January 1st, aad will immediately as sume charge of their offices' Something to Know It may be worth something to know that tbe very best medicine for restoring tbe tired nut nervous system to a beliby vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to tbe nerve centres in tbe stomach, gently stimulates the Liver aad Kidaeys. aad aids these organs in throwing eff m purine in the blood. Electric Bitters improves the appetite, aids indigestion, anri la nritnnn rmr hs thniA m hn hflVA tried it as the verv best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it Sold for 50c or 11.00 per bottle at R R. Bellamy's drag store. t According to a special dispatch from Shanghai, the British admiralty has re quisit oned three of the Empress line teemanips, oelonging to sue lanauiHu Pacific railway comoany. An engine and caboose on the Chi cago. Hammond aad WcstIbjailroad left the tracks while cton(Jf bridge over Salt Creek, aad putfeJVTBro rigbt feet of water. Six men were it in red.
The Weekly Star (Wilmington, N.C.)
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