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INTERNATIONAL COMPLICATIONS. - A. Agreement of the Powers As to the Course to Be - Pur sued With China. UNITED STATES' POSITION. Opposes Dismemberment of the Empire. Russia and France Seem to Agree. (icrmaty, Great Britain and . Japan Want Territory. , ay Telegraph to the Morning star. Washington, August 29. A. special nutting of the cabinet, lasting all day aniliroken only by a short recess for luncheon, marked the intense interest the administration feels in the Chinese problem. The diplomatic and not the military phase of the situation in China was under consideration. Last even intr Assistant Secretary Adee and the Frt-nch charge compared the French and American copies of the credentials! of ' Li Hung Chang. To-day he had I mg talks with Mr. Wu and the Ger mau charge, and the substance of these conversations he laid before the cab inet. .... It is understood that the cabinet to day completed preparation of a plan (or clearing away much of the uncer tainty that now exists as to the future in China and outlined its views in vrritiafc. The fact that the military situation 19 admitted to be of secondary importance confirms the view, though nct-'iMbi net. officer would vouchsafe in formation on this point.' that what is sought is an agreement among the powers for terminating the indefinite status of affairs in China. It is be lieved that the point has been reached where it is proper that there should ' (Hear Expression of Purpose on I'm; part of the principal powers in oni'-r that the United States govern ing. t iiniv- know how far it may go coisi-ifutly in the execution of the common programme. Most of the ob jects had in view by the President when he made answer to "the Chinese government's appeal and began the ciinpaisrn upon Pekin, have been achieved. Two others remain to be secured, namely, the safeguarding of AuiwiilMi interests for the future, and some proper guarantee for indemnifi cation i r the expenses of recent opera tions losses of American citizens. Snn.'p!an by which these objects can be ebuir.ed by .the United States in -common with similar objects by the other powers - engaged in China, is thou 2 lit feasible. Incidental to this main purpose, several phases of the problem are attracting special atten tion. Thus the sufficiency of Li Hun? Chang's credentials as a peace envoy, or rather of the ability of the Emperor of China to accredit any one thus, is a matter of international consideration. The United States noj only must sat isfy its-M with Li's competency, but it mibt i-vnvey solid assurance on that poiiit i convince some of the other povcrs, ihe purposes of which, per ils, vtuuld not be best served by a sp edy termination of hostilities in Uii'-iH. The Policy Determined Upon it was sine general understanding 'that the outcome of today's cabinet meeting -rould be the adoption of a prficy by the administration that would tend to simplify these issues and at least bring to a focus the vary in? aspirations of the powers. If this . canno? done, then the question to be determined is whether or not the United States shall proceed further, hand in-hand, with the allied forces? disbelieved that this matter is very '.near a decision, our determination depending upon the responses made by European nations to our inquiries. The suggestion that a conference be held of the nations represented in China is again revived as an accom paniment of this purpose, and it is pointed out that with Special Commis; siortfr Rcckhill just about arriving on Chin se soil, with Von Mumm Schwartzenstein the German succes sor to Baron Von Ketteler already in China, with the ministers resident at Pekin, and with the high military and naval officials in the Pei Ho valley, the material is already at hand for the gathering of a conference fully equip ped to deal with even so complex and difficult a problem as is presented in the settlement of China'sfuture. Communication With Pekin. There are hones that communication with Pekin. verv much delayed of late, will be better Roon. Consul Fow ler, at Che Foo, got a routine dispatch through to-day of current date and the Navy Department has been informed that the cable canmanv's shin was about to leave Shanghai to day to lay direoTUcable connecting Shanghai wrttr g!he Foo one of" the weakest links m the chain of communication at present. These improved conditions as id (he opening of communication between our military and naval com manders and the authorities here, have made it possible for the latter to abandon the purpose conceived yester day of employing naval vessels to con vey by water messages between Shang hai and Che Foo. The Attitude of Germany. was the subiect of much official discus sion during the day and considerable new light wad thrown upon it. Early in the day the German charge. Baron- on Sternberg, had a long conference with Secretary Adee. It is understood that any question which may have arisen as to the future course of Ger many is met by a reference to an offi cial note by Count Von Buelow, Ger man minister of foreign affairs, issued on Jul v 12th. which fully defines uer manv's Duroosea in China. This note of the German chancellor, followed within ten days of Secretary Hay's note to the nowers on July 3d, and is somewhat analogous. In setting forth Germany's intentions Count von tJue iow s note said: "Our aim is. the restoration of secu rity for persons and property; freedom of action for Germans in China; the rescue of the foreigners beleaguered in Pekin ; the re-establishment of security and regular conditions under a nroner ly organized Chinese government, and reparation and satisfaction for the out ages committed. We desire no parti tion of China, and seek no special ad vantages. The Imperial government- is imbued with the conviction that tne maintenance, nf the, ncrpemfint between the powfers is a primary condition for Jhe restoration of peace and order in nina.7 Theri, is reason for believing that eriPiiy holds to-day that the fore go ' ieclaration is as effective as whi i ! was first enunciated and that any Resent consideration of Ger many 's purpose must be viewed in the ' K"i of the foreeoiner specific declara Hon, 'we desire no partition of China and seek no special advantages," is Jal to clear array the suspicion that Germany has a far-reaching purpose . V1 armorial acquisition in China. ' ' Italy andAAnstrla. a statement lv r- Affairs, as follow. ww v uuaia. miniBTCK of. Foreigu "iaes nas no political Alt?. t0WTrd "Pansion or intrigue in AW programme is to maintain perfect accord between Italy and the other powers. A fleet and some troops represent the participation of Italy in the common task. We cannot leave entirely to others the protection of our 55 tl0nal "Sfrfc. nor are we disinter ested in . the work of mutual interests and civilization which the powers are seeking to carry on in China." - . .? 6&id that the course of Austria will be practically identical with that of Germany. . - Situation .Summed Up. .,5?of the best posted members of the diplomatic corps, who is actively engaged in the present negotiations, to day summed up the international complications substantially as fol lows: 'The powers were in complete ac cord up to the time of the taking of Pekin; but with that accomplished, the more important question arose as to the future course of the powers in dealing with China, and on that there J8, not as yet any complete accord. Thus far it seems plain that the United States opposes the dismember ment of China, or any move towards territorial expansion there, and in this position Russia and France seem to agree. On the other 'handwhile there is nothing definite indicating territorial expansion, yet the ex changes have led to the belief that Germany, Great Britain, and probably Japan are not averse to a course which will bring about territorial division within the empire. It was supposed that Japan stood against - any division of the empire, but the landing of Japanese troops at Amoy cannot be accounted for on the ground that a J apanese temple has been burned. So that it is the accepted view that Japan is at least making ready to be in a po sition to share any division of territory which must come. The course of Russia in taking New Chang cannot be view ed in the same light as the landing of troops at Amoy or 'Shanghai, as this was for the sole purpose of protecting Russia's line, and any ulterior - terri torial purpose has been disclaimed by Russia. So far as Great Britain's pur poses are concerned, in the absence of any express declaration, the landing of troops at Shanghai is strong evi dence that Great Britain wishes to control the Yangtse valley. On the part of Germany the doubt as to .her future course is due mainly to Count Waldersee's speeches since the taking of Pekin. These .have indi cated that he was going on an exten sive campaign and that the fall of the Chinese capital was only the initial step in a comprehensive programme, requiring the presence of a large army. Just what this means is not clear, but it has at least created much surprise in -Washington and some other capitals. II Hung Chang's Credentials. The differences over Li Huns- Chang's credentials are threefold. One view, including that of the United States, is that the credentials are ac ceptable; another is, that they never nave oeen shown to carry authority; while the third" view is that the origi nal credentials were valid at the time given, bat have since become invalid through the flight of the Emperor and Empress Dowager and the complete collapse of the Chinese government. The question of credentials does not seem so difficult to deal with, and it probably will be solved to the satisfac tion of all concerned, but it is not clear thus , far that the powers can be brought into complete accord on a general policy for the future of China. n.acn appears to be waiting for the other to act, and on the part of some there is a traditional disinclination to go into the outlining of policies. Russia's Suggestion to Withdraw. The St. Petersburg dispatch to Lon don containing the assertion that Rus sia almost immediately will notify the powers that she considers the re lief of the Pekin legations as the final accomplishment of the military task of the allied forces, it was learned late to night is the phase of the Chinese sit uation, which is attracting the most attention from this government at this time. The assertion inf erentially car ries with, it the impression that the Russian government is of opinion that the legations having been relieved this government should with draw its military forces from Pekinv and thinks the other allies snouid ao likewise. No official information along these lines, however, can be ob tained here although the recent nymg visit of the Russian charge, Mr. De Wollant, from Cape May to Washing ton, is believed to be indicative that a communication of this character has been received from the Russian gov ernment. The withdrawal of the military forces from Pekin is a phase of the Chinese situation to which our government as yet has not fciven any serious consideration, believing that the first duty of all the allies is to reach some common ground of under standing, with a view to opening ne gotiations for the settlement of terms of peace with China. The withdrawal of the military, it is held, might very properly be a subject of 'after consid eration. The recognition of some au thority in China with power to con duct peace negotiations ana enter into an agreement for the protection of foreign interests and the recog nition of international ODiieauons, it -is insisted, must be the first sten towards the adjustment of uninese an airs. aa xvusaiau uruyuai- tion of the character reported from London would not therefore, it Is be lieved, be favorably looked upon by this government. As a result of the cabinet meeting of today, a reply outlining this government's attitude in the matter was drafted at the state department and sent to our ambassa dor at St. Petersburg and a copy fur nished to the Russian charge in this country. Officials familiar with it de cline to indicate its nature. POSTOFFICE PLUNDERED. Over $5,000 In Cash. Stamps and Postal , Cards Taken. By Telemraph to the Morning Star. St. Joseph, Mich., August 29. Over $5,000 in cash, stamps and postal cards were stolen from the postoffice 1at niirht bv nrofessional cracksmen, The robbers entered the Federal build- ine through a skylight, lowered them selves down the elevator shaft to the wnnnd storv. and cut through tne floor below. A hole was bored into the vault and the combination lock was forced. Thev cleaned the vault out completely and for several hours to-day there was a stamp iamme in uie city. There is nociue. A NlBbt of Terror "Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the brave General Burn- of Maehlas. Me., when the doc- tnra said she could not live till morn ing," writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night. "All thought she must soon die from pneu monia, but she begged for Dr. King's New Discovery, saying it had more than once saved Tier life, and had cured her .of consumption. After three small doses she slept easily all night, and its further use completely nurftd her." This marvellous medi- guaranteed to cure all Throat, nhABt ana uaaa diseases, wuij u cents and $L00 Trial bottles 10 cents YOU know m When You Take - -V I J Blif GROVE'S ,v-v&Siii. bopauso iha formula is plainly printed on oaoh bofflo, showing what it contains. Imitators do not advertise their formula, knowing that you would not buy their medi cine if you knew its ingredients.' Grove's contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct proportions, and is in a taste less form. Grove's is the original Tasteless Chill Tonic and any druggist who is not pushing an imitation will tll you that all other so-called " tasteless;" Jonlcs are imitations. Grove's is the only Chill cure f sold by every druggist the malarial sections of the case of malaria, chills and TERRIBLE CONDITIONS REPORTED IN PEKIN. Rumors of a Great Battle Reform Party 'Preparing for Rebellion Critical Sitnation in Shanghai. By Cable to tne Horning Star. London, August 30, 315 A. M. Amid the growing difficulties of the Chinese imbroglio, Mr. Brodrick's em phatic declaration at Thorncombe last evening proves that the British gov ernment does not see anv cause to de part from the line of policy originally decided upon, namely, to take no re sponsibility for the administration nf China. Mr. Brodrick said he honed it would not be supposed that the government was pusillanimous in this reanecL Tta object was to maintain British interests. It was quite ready to take its share of tne white man's burden, but could not admit that the nature of that burden should be dictated to it by the "yellow man." i i'Here," the Morning Post observes, "is where the difficulty of selecting a policy comes in. we cannot decamn and leave the powers to settle the mat- tejr between them." - Rumors of a Great Battle. The Chinese minister in London as serts that he is in constant communi cation with Li Hung Chang, who is still in Shanghai ' dispatches received this morning bring no later Pekin news. - A bhanzhai teleeram savs that Li Hung Chang has sent a memorial begging the Empress Dowager to ap point Prince Chins'. General Luna- Lu and the Yang Tse Viceroys as joint peacemakers with himself. There are conflicting rumors of a great battle in which 1,500 Boxers and Prince Tuan were killed. Reform Party Active. The reform nartv. under Kane Yu Wei. is said to be activelv nrenarinsr for rebellion. It is reported from Hankow that twenty-five reformers have beep exe cuted, their heads being exposed ThA Tat,, pn00TmUont f 7W7 I that the country around Taku and Pekin is devastated, with the result that the Boxers are most unpopular ana are being attacked by the pea santry. The Boxers who wert mov ing north from Shan Tung are now re turning hastily to their homes. Belated dispatches and the stories of refugees arriving at Chefoo continue to describe the terrible conditions in Pekin. One of the worst incidents is the shocking desecration of one of the foreign cemeteries outside the west wall. The details are two revolting to be described. Hundreds of bodies of Chinese are found in the streets of Pekin, supposed to be those of traitors to the cause of the tJoxers. The Shanghai correspondent of the Times says that: A native official telegram from Pao Ting Fu announces the arrival of the court last Sunday at Tai Yuen Fu. A correspondent at New uhwang says that the Russians at Hai Cheng are awaiting reinforcements, whose advance is delayed by the impassable condition of the roads. Meanwhile the native population of the district is being treated with the utmost sever ity. Critical Situation at Shanghai. Berlin. August 29. The Frankfort Zeitung nas received a a is pa ten , irom Shanghai, savins: a plot has been dis covered there to burn the whole city. It is added that the Europeans con sider the streets unsafe after night fall, and the general situation is de scribed as critical. Nothing to Confirm This. London. August 29. A special dis patch from St. Petersburg contains the assertion that Russia almost lmmedi- atelv will notifv the nowers that she considers the relief of tne rekin lega tions as the final accomplishment of the military task of the allied forces. There is nothing, however, in the afternoon papers here to confirm this. Foreigners Massacred. Che Foo. Aueust 29. Yu. governor of the province or Bhen Hi. is reported to have invited the foreigners in tne province to come to his protection. About August 21 fifty accepted the in vitation and all were massacred. Tien Tsin. Aueust 23. via Che Foo, August 29. One thousand Russians left Tien Tsin for Pekin to-day. The country here is quiet. Paris, August 29. Admiral Cotir- reiolles cables that he is sending a gunboat from Shanghai to ascend the Yang Tse Kiang. KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE. Bills Introduced fa Both Houses Concern' log the Qoebel Law. By Telegraph to the Morning Star. Frankfort, Ky., August 29. In both houses of the Legislature to-day bills were introduced to (repeal and to amend the Goebel election law. There are dozens of other similar bills to be introduced ; but it is uot likely that any m nasu re will receive favorable consid- sideration until after some election avstem has been agreed upon at the T)Amocratic ioint caucus. Ex-Gov. James B. McCreary, who is chairman of the Democratic' State uommittee, Congressman Wheeler and others, are here conferring with the Democratic .members. When others fail, take Roberts TAamrT.TiRs Chill Tonic. ' it cures chills, fevers, malaria and general bad health. 25c. A red cross on the label assures you of the pure, high-class matAin'a that makes ROBERTS' a 8UC- A llon'ttAITB B BUDBUIiUK. A. X. 1 L - i 4 T T Ttn-T.T.Aimr. Jos. G. Shepard. jr., ana United" States and Cuba that fever, or money refunded. Price 50 cents. COMMISSIONERS OF AGRICULTURE. Special Subjects Discussed by the Representatives of the f Cotton States. REPORT ON GUANO QUESTION Commissioners Urged to Secure Legisla tion Concerning Manufacturers In teresting Papers Read-Officers Elected for Ensuing Year. Br Telegraph to the Morning Star. RALEIGH, N. C., August 29. The commissioners of agriculture of the cotton States met again at 11 o'clock this morning. The session was given up to the discussion of special subjects. Professor Milton Whitney, of Wash ington, D. C, discussed in an inter esting and instructive manner the soil survey in the' Southern States. Pro fessor Whitney showed a number of soil survey charts, and at the conclu sion of his remarks was heartily ap plauded. The next subiect discussed was, "What is the best method of conduct ing experiments to determine the fer tilizer requirements of different plants and soils." This subject was handled in a most interesting and instructive manner by Colonel R. J. Redding, of the Georgia experiment station, and Professor B. W. Kilgore, of the North Carolina experiment station. The re sults of many valuable experiments were given. This concluded the morn ing programme. At 4:bU tne afternoon session began. Telegrams of regret were read from members who could not attend. A telegram was also read from Mr. Henry G. Hester, of New Orleans, relative to the figures of the cotton crop,' promising to send the figures 0.urujr. J- i . C1 3 lie said : "Southern r.r.K.i .l.; "u",u.irr New spindles being erected number nearly one million four hundred thousand." The uuano Qaestion. The report of the committee on the guano question was then reaa: it recommended that the commissioners secure such legislation as will compel the manufacturers to place on tne sack the brand, trademark, the weight, the available phosphoric acid, the insolu ble phosphoric acid, the nitrogen, and the potash, contained in the sack, and also the source of each of the available plant foods. This provoked consider able discussion, and the question will be taken up at the morning session to morrow. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President Frank mil, Arkansas. First Vice President S. L. Patter son, JNortn uaronna. Second vice President J, w. ljee, Louisiana. Secretary Royal Daniel, Georgia. At 8:30 o'clock Professor G. A. Holmes. North Carolina State geolo gist, delivered an illustrated address on road making and ' other problems of the South. THE BUBONIC-PLAQUE. Three More Victims of the Disease at Glasgow, Scotland. By Cable to the Morning Star. Glasgow, Scotland, August 29. Two girls and a boy, members of isolated families, have fallen victims of the Bubonic Plague, though the medi cal authorities assert that the attacks are less virulent than in the cases which have already proved fatal In the event of a runner spread oi the disease. Glasgow shipping will probably be quarantined. Clarkton Express : Died on the 23rd in st. near- Elizabethtown, Mrs. Joanna McDaniel in the 39th year of her age. Mrs. James Stubbs whose home was in Columbus county not far from Clarkton died on Wednesday last. She was about 70 years old. A very serious and frightful accident happened to little Ames Uromartie on Saturday at Elizabethtown. Her father had just driven ud and stopped his horse with the bucsrv under some trees when broken limb tnat nan been nanging in a tree above became detached and drop pine struck Aenes and cut a ghastly cash across ner xace ana neaa. a. spur on tne nmD struck just at me edge or ner nair and piowea inrougn her face. Had she not heard the limb coming through the air and raised her head, she would nave in an prooa bility been killed. Monroe Journal: Mrs. "Amanda Key died suddenly Sunday morning of heart trouble. She had been in bad health for some time, but death came suddenlv and unexpectedly. She was about 23 years old. While driving , along the road near iee s mm last Sat urday night Mr. Ernest Barrett was fired at twice with a pistol by two ne groes, who had concealed themselves by the roadside, lie naa a exose can, one ball passing through his clothing just over his heart He returned the fire and the negroes ran. 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An immense crowd of people gathered about the court from early morning, seeking admission to the court room, where only a few places ;were reserved for the ticket-holding public. Tne Hearing began at 9 o'clock. Bresci sat in the dock, calm and almost indifferent. His counsel. Signor Martelli, head of the Milan bar, and the Anarchist writer. Sienor Merlino, represented him. While the indictment which was very long was being read Bresci was apparently un moved and scanned the faces of the audience without any signs of fear. The indictment showed the assassin indulged in incessant target practice and that he prepared bullets so as to render them more dangerous. The witnesses were then introduced. There were eleven for the prosecution and five for the defence. The examination of Bresci followed. He declared he decided to kill Kin? Humbert after the events in Milan and Sicily, "to avenge the misery of the people and my own." He added : "I acted without advice or accomplices." With absolute indifference Bresci received the verdict And was led away to his cell, where henceforth be will see no one and hear no one not even his jailor. ; Cold. Steel or Death. 'There is but one chance to save your life and that is through an oper ation," was the awful prospect set be fore Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis., by her doctor after vainly try ing to cure her ofa frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. lie didn't count on the marvellous power of Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and Liver troubles, but she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoided the surgeon's knife, now weighs more and feels better than ever. It's positively guar anteed to cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles, and never disap points. Price 50 cents at R. R. Bel- lam s drug store. t NAVAL STORES MARKETS' By Telegraph to the Morning Star. New York. Aug. 29. Rosin quiet. Spirits turpentine quiet. Charleston, A.ug. za. spirits tur pentine Nothing doing. Rosin quiet; no sales. (Quotations unchanged. Savannah, Aug.29. Spirits turpen tine firm at 35c; sales 925 casks; receipts 1,450 casks; exports 64 casks. Rosin firm and unchanged ; sales 2,830 barrels7; receipts 3,666 barrels: exports 1,632 barrels. COTTON MARKETS. Bv Telegraph to the Morning Star. New YORK. Aug. 29. Cotton quiet; middling uplands 9c. Cotton futures market closed easy; August 9.04, September 8.60, Oc tober 8.49, November 8.40,1 December 8.37, January 8.38, February 8.39, March 8.41, April May June 8.44. Spot cotton closed quiet and steady; middling uplands 9c; middling gulf 9c; sales 121 bales. Charlotte Neios: David Berry, an old negro of Steele Creek town ship, committed suicide yesterday morning by snooting mmseii in tne head. Berry was not only the oldest negro in the 'township, but probably the oldest citizen, being 98 years of age. His wife died several months ago, and since that time the old man had not Deen in uw rigiiw mum. , Lumberton Robesonian: Rev. Roger Martin, D. D., died at the pri vate hospital in Charlotte August 25, after an illness of several months: Dr. Martin was. for many years pastor of the Presbyterian churches of Maxton and Center, and our people will hear of his deati with deep regret. AJRIonater Devil Fish Destroying its victim is a type of constipation The power of this mur derous malady is felt on organs and nerves and muscles and brain. There is no health till it is overcome. But Dr. King's New Life Pills are a safe and certain cure. Best in the world for Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Only 25 cents at R. R. Bel lamy's drug store. t ifor over FUtr Year Mrs. Vvinslow's Soothing a Syrtjp has been used for over fifty years by millions 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 im mediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for " Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other t "OR I A wid Children. H ' a it ror iulants The Kind You Have Always Bought . Bears the Signature of i! mui 3 sMARt. Ti'sja r;ii'i Ilia T f j H !l I ui r i -vsmr'tT j TURPENTINE STILLS. .Operators Must Register Them or Incur a Penalty for Fail- ure to uo bo. - THE TIME IS VERY LIMITED. Ruling Bas Seen on the Books Ever Since . 1898, Bat in Some Way It Has Been Overlooked Officials Will En force It Strictly Now. . "Owners of turpentine stills should register their stills before September 1st" This is the substance, of a long article taken from the Savannah Morning News of Sunday. The News calls attention to the fact that the revenue act of 1898 requires all stills, including turpentine stills, to be reg istered. It also notes that in one way or another the enforcement of the act was violated as far as it applied to tur pentine stills-. Now up rises Internal Revenue Commissioner G. W. Wil son with a ruling that all turpentine stills must be registered by September lsor the owners of the stills will begome subject to a penalty of $500. Continuing, the A'ewssays: This ruling also does not seem to have been brought to the attention of the operators, -and the time in which they can register and escape the penalty is growing short. Some of the local firms engaged in manufacturing rosin, among them the Shotter Com- Eany, have learned of the ruling and ave registered their stills. Alto gether, however, only fifty stills have been registered in this division, whereas there must be several hun dred. Mr. H. C. Harrison, gauger and deputy collector for the internal reve nue department at Savannah, requests the Morning News to make this an nouncement for the benefit of the op erators of Georgia, Florida and the adjoining States. "The department nas been very lenient in this matter, "3, said Mr. Harrison, "and I am satisfied it will not permit the derault to con tinue after the date named. There is no excuse for delinquency. It-costs nothing to" register and registration can be made with any deputy collector or other official of the revenue service. The department will, furnish all blanks on, application and where there is no internal revenue officer affidavit can be made before any official quali fied to witness an oath. Any notary public who has a seal can act in this capacity." Asked as to why the government re quires a registry of turpentine stills, Mr. Harrison said that this was doubt less due to the fact that the stills used in the turpentine business are the reg ulation copper stills which can be used for distilling whiskey or other alco holic stimulants and the framers of the law doubtless consider it well to have a record of all these stills. "Anyhow," said he, "the require ment is there and so is the penalty, and both will be enforced unless the operators take step3 to protect them selves." - It seems strange that the -factors have not taken steps, to protect their customers in this and adjoining States. It may be that they have done so, and that the registration is more general than Mr. Harrison is aware. The naval operators have troubles enough, notwithstanding the fair prices they are getting for their products, and it would be very poor policy for them to get into any muss with the govern ment. The Filipino rebelion is still on and the China business is just at its climax, and the government needs all the revenue it can get bold of, so it may be presumed that it will hardly let up on any delinquents who lay them selves liable to penalties. WHOLESALE PRICES CURREHT. The quotations are always given as accurately as possible, but the Stab will not be responsible tor any variations from the actual market price of the articles auoted fW The ronowing quotations represent Wholesale Prices generally. In making up small orders higher Drices nave to be charged. BAGGING 8 1 jute O 8 Standard O 9 Burlaps 6 Q 634 WESTERN 8MOKKD Hamsytt 18 O U Sides mt O 8 Shoulders V O 8 DBT HALTED Sides 1 Shoulders J O 8 BARRELS Spirits Turpentine Second-hand, each 1 45 Second-hand machine & 1 50 New New York, each....... 1 45 New City, each 145 BEESWAX V X 85 BRICKS Wilmington V M 6 75 7 00 Northern 9 00 14 00 BUTTER North Carolina 20 25 Northern 25 80 CORN MEAL Per bushel, In sacks 55 Virginia Meal , 56 COTTON TIE- bundle 1 40 CANDLES-- - . o Sperm -.. 18 85 Adamantine. 8 11 CHEESE Northern Factory, 12 13 Dairy Cream...... , 13H 14 State... lltt 12 COFFEE V Laguyra IS 16 Rio..: 11 12 DOMESTICS Sheeting, 4-4, ard v 6H Yarns, ft bunch of 5B8.... 70 EOQ8V dozen 8 .12 FISH - Mackerel, No. I, V barrel... 83 00 80 00 Mackerel, No. 1, half-bhl. 11 00 15 00 Mackerel, No. 8, Jr barrel... 16 00 18 00 Mackerel, No. v6 half -bbl.. 8 00 9 00 Mackerel, NoX V barrel... 13 00 14 00 Mullets, V barrel 4 50 Mullets, pork barrel 8 85 N. C. Boa Herring, V keg.. S 00 8 85 Dry Cod, 6 10 Extra 4 35 4 50 FLOUR - Low srrade 385 Choice....... 3 T5 Straight 3 90 400 First Patent.. so GLUE B 10H UK GRAIN bu8hel- Corn,fromstore,bgs Wnlte 61 Car-load, In bgs White... 69 - Oats, from store 3fi 36 Oats, Rust Proof 40 42 Cow Peas 1 00 HIDES ft Green salted 6Hj Dry flint 10 18M Dry salt 9 HAY 100 s No 1 Timothy 100 Rice Straw 40 50 Eastern 90 1 00 western 90 100 North River.... 90 HOOP IRON, ..., 3H LARD. V D Northern 794 ' 9 North Carolina 8 10 LIME, barrel.... 115 120 LUMBER (city sawed) M ft ship Stuff, resawed 18 00 80 00 Rough edge Plank 15 00 16 00 west India cargoes, accord ing to quality 13 00- 18 00 Dressed Flooring, seasoned. 18 00 83 00 ' Scantling and Board, com'n 14 00 15.00 MOLASSES. gallon Barbadoes, In hogshead.. ... - 85 Barbadoes, in barrels 88 - Porto Rico, In hogsheads.... 88 30 Porto Rico, In barrels 88 326 Sugar House, In hogsheads. '13 14 Sugar Hoase, In barrels.... 14 15 Syrup, In barrels 15 85 NAILS, keg, Cut, 60d basis... 8 50 PORK, barrel CltvMess..... 13 50 14 00 Rump 14 50 Prime 13 00 . BOPE,K 10 88 SALT, gack. Alum. 1 25 Liverpool 90 95. American 85 90 On 125 Backs 60 SHINGLES, 7-Inch, per M 5 00 6 50 Common 1 60 8 85 Cypress Saps 8 60 8 75 SUGAR, D Standard Gran'd 6 Standard A 16U White Extra C ?59i Extra C, Golden !5tt C Yellow..... I5K SOAP, ft Northern 3M 4 STAVES. M W. O. barrel.... 6 00 14 09 r. o. Hogshead. 10 00 TIMBER, M feet Shipping.. 8 00 9 00 uommon mm ....... ...... uu u o m Fair mill..... EC00 6 00 Prime mill 6 50 7 60 Extra mill 8 00 a 00 SHINGLES, N.C. Cypress sawed M 6x24 heart 4 35 5 CO t Sap.. 3 00 8 25 5x20 Heart 8 25 8 50 " sap 1 60 1 75 TALLOW, ft wbiskkyI gallon Northern 1 00 S 10 WMMM Kills iYRUFoFlGS ActrfGasanfly andJhmptfy Cleanses the System Gently and Effectually when, bilious; or costive. resents in the most acceptablearm the Jax-ative principles of plants Anoint to act most beneficially. -TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS BUY THE GENUINE MANFD. BY CALIFORNIA FIG STRUPCQ SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE , KY. NEW YORK. N.Y for sale by druggists price SO per bottle. commercial! WILMINGTON MARKET. STAB OFFICE, Aug. 23. SPIRITS TURPENTINE Nothing doing. ROSIN Market firm at $L20 per barrel for strained and $1.25 for good strained. TAR Market Quiet at $1.40 per bbl J or zoo ids. CRUDE TURPENTINE .Market nominal at $1.20 per barrel for hard, $2.20 for dip, and for Virgin. Quotations same day last year. Spirits turpentine, nothing doing; rosin firm at 90 95c; tar firm at $1.60; crude turpentine firm at , $2.702.70. . Spirits turpentine 122 Rosin 354 Tar,..,.... 65 Crude turpentine 200 Receipts same day last year. 115 casks spirits turpentine, 348 bbls. rosin, 393 bbls tar, 97 bbls crude tur pentine. COTTON. ? Nothing doing. Same day last year middling steady at 5c. Receipts 17 bales; same day last year, 8 bales. COUNTRY PRODUCE. PEANUTS North Carolina Prime; 70c. Extra, prime, 75c per bushel cf 28 pounds; fancy, 77 j 80c. Virginia Prime, 50c; extra prime, 55c; fancy, f$c. CORN Firm; 5$ to 60 cents per ushel for white. I ROUGH RICEf-Lowland (tide water) 85c: upland. 5060c. Quota tions on a basis of 45 pounds to the bushel. N. C. BACON Steady ; hams 11 to 12c per pound; shoulders, 8 to 8c; sides, 10c. . SHINGLES Per thousand, five nch hearts and saps, $2.25 to 3.25; six-inch, $4.00 to 5.00; seven-inch, $5.50 to 6.50. TIMBER Market steady at $3.50 to $10.00 per M. STAR OFFICE, Aug. 24. SPIRITS TURPENTINE Market . steady with sales at 4 P. M. at 35 cents per gallon for machine made casks nd 34 cents per gallon for country cttsks ROSIN Market steady at $1.20 per barrel for strained and $1.25 for good strained. TAR Market quiet at $1.40 per bbl. of 280 lbs. CRUDE TURPENTINE. Market nominal at $1.20 per barrel for hard $2.20 for dip and for virgin. Quotations same day last year. Spirits turpentine, nothing doing; rosm firm at 9095c; tar firm at $1.50; crude turpentine firm at , 2.702.70. RECEIPTS. Spirits turpentine ... 119 Rosin 240 Tar . 38 Crude turpentine '. 205 Receipts same day last year 152 casks spirits turpentine, 81 bbls rosin, 340 bbls tar, 8 bbls crude tur pentine. COTTON. Nothing doing. Same day last year middling steady at5c. Receipts 39 bales; same day last year, 96. COUNTRY PRODUCE. PEANUTS t- North Carolina Prime 70c. Extra prime, 75c per bushel of 28 pounds; fancy, 77J& 80c Virginia Prime, 50c; extra rime, p55c; fancy, 60c. CORN Firm: 53 to 60 cents per bushel for white. ROUGH RICE Lowland (tide water) 85c: upland, 50 60c. Quota tions on a basis of 45 pounds to the bushel. '. N. C. BACON Steady; hams 11 to 12c per pound; shoulders, 7 to 8jc; sides, 7 to 8c. SHINGLES Per thousand, five inch hearts and saps, $2.25 to 3.25; six-inch. $4.00 to 5.00; seven-inch, $5.50 to 6.50. TIMBER Market steady at $3.50 to 10.00 per M STAR OFFICE. Aug. 25. SPIRITS TURPENTINE Market steady at 35 cents per gallon for machine j made casks and at 34 cts per gallon for country casks. ROSIN Market steady at $1.20 per barrel for strained and $1.25 for good strained. TAR Market steady at $1.40 pei bbl of 280 lbs. CRUDE TURPENTINE. Market quiet at $1.20 per barrel for hard, $8.20 for dip and for virgin. Quotations same day last year. Spirits turpentine, nothing doing; rosin firm at 90 95c; tar steady at $1.30; crude turpentine firm at , $2.702.70, RECEIPTS. Spirits turpentine 117 Rosin........ 604 Tar 107 Crude turpentine 89 Receipts same day last year. 155 casks spirits turpentine, 407 bbls rosin, 866 bbls tar, 31 bbls crude tur pentine. COTTON. Nothing doing. Same day last year middling steady at 5c Receipts 39 bales; same day last year, 160. COUNTRY PRODUCE. PEANUTS North Carolina Prime, 70 cents ; extra prime, 75 cts. per bushel of 28 pounds; fancy, 77&80c. Virginia Prime, 60c; extra prime, 55c: fancy, 60c. , CORN Firm; 53 to 60 cents per bushel for white. ROUGH RICE Lowland (tide- water) 85 cents;' 'upland 50 60c. Quotations on a basis of 45 pounds to the bushel. N. C. BACON steady; hams 11 to 12c per pound; shoulders, 7 to 8jc; sides, 7 to 8c. SHINGLES Per thousand, five inch, hearts and saps, $2.25 to $3.25; I -six inch, $4.00 to 5.00: seven inch. $5.50 to 6.50. ' TIMBER Market steady at $3.50 to $10.00 per M. STAR OFFICE, August 27. SPIRITS TURPENTINE. Market dull. " No sales. ROSIN Market steady at $1.20 per barrel for strained and $1.25 for good strained. TAR Market steady at $L40l per bbl of 280 lbs. v CRUDE TURPENTINE Market quiet at $1.20 per barrel forward, $2.20 for dip, and for virgin. Quotations same day last year. Spirits turpentine quiet at 4443.j4c ; rosin firm at 90 95c; tar steady at $1.30; crude turpentine firm at -. $2.702.70. RECEIPTS. Spirits turpentine 164 Rosin ......t 529 Tar 74 Crude turpentine 70 Receipts same day last" year. 103 casks spirits turpentine, 300 bbls rosin, 249 bbls tar, 27 bbls crude tur pentine. COTTON. - Nothing doing. Same day last year middling steady Receipts 120 bales ; same day lasfc year, 137. - , COUNTRY PRODUCE. PEANUTS North Carolina Prime, 70c. Extra prime, 75c per bushel of 28 pounds; fancy, 7780c. Virginia Prime, 50c; extra prime, 55c; fancy, 60c. CORN Firm, 63 to .60 cents per bushel for white. . ROUGH RICE Lowland (tide water) 85 cents; upland, 50 60 cents. Suotations on a basis of. 45 pounds to ie bushel. N. C. BACON Steady; hams 11 to 12c per pound; shoulders, 7 to 8Xc: sides, 7 to 8c. SHINGLES Per thousand, five inch hearts and saps, $2.25 to 3.25; six-inch, $4.00 to 5.00; seven-inch, $5.50 to 6.50. TIMBER Market steady at $3.50 to 10.00 per M. STAR OFFICE. August 28. SPIRITS TURPENTINE Market dull. Nothing doing. ROSIN Dull. Nothing doing. TAR. Market quiet at $1.40 per bbl of 280 lbs. CRUDE TURPENTINE. Market dull at $1.20 per barrel for hard, $2.20 for dip and for virgin. - Quotations same day last year. "Spirits turpentine quiet t 44H 44c; rosin firm at 90 95c; tar steady at $1.30; crude turpentine firm at , $$2.602.60. RECEIPTS. Spirits turpentine. . . .' 65 Rosin.. .' 54 Tar 44 Crude turpentine. 73 . Receipts same day last year. 112 casks spirits turpentine, 334 bbls i rosin, 461 bbls tar, 52 bbls crude tur pentine. COTTON. Nothing doing. Same day last year middling steady at 5?c. Receipts 197 bales; same day last year, 472. ' COUNTRY PRODUCE PEANUTS North Carolina Prime, 70c Extra prime, 75c per bushel of 28 pounds; fancy, 77X80c. Virginia Prime, 50c; extra prime, 55c; fancy, 60c. CORN Firm; 53 to 60 cent per bushel. ROUGH RICE Lowland (tide water) 85c: upland, 50 60c. Quota tions on a basis of 45 pounds to the bushel. N. C. BACON Steady; hams 11 to 12c per pound; shoulders, 8 to 8c; sides 10c SHINGLES Per thousand, five inch hearts and saps, $2.25 to 3.25; six-inch, $4.00 to 5.00: seven-inch, $5.50 to 6.50. TIMBER Market steady at $3.50 to $10.00 per M. STAR OFFICE, Aug. 29. PIRITS TURPENTINE. Market dull. Nothing doing. ROSIN Dull. Nothing doing. TAR Market quiet at $1.40 per bbl of 280 lbs. - CRUDE TURPENTINE. Market dull at $1.20 per barrel for hard, $2.20 for dip, and for virgin Quotations same day last year. Spirits turpentine steady at 4444o; rosin firm at 9095c; tar steady at $1.30; crude turpentine firm at . $2.602.60. RECEIPTS. Spirits turpentine 173 Rosin 476 Tar 67 Crude turpentine 121 Receipts same day last year. 70 casks spirits turpentine, 162 .bbls rosin, 603 bbls tar, 24 bbls crude tur, pontine. COTTON. Sales at 9c for middling. Same day last year middling steady at 5 Tic. Receipts 271 bales; same day year, 86. last PRODUCE MARKETS. By Telegraph to the Mornlnn star. New York, Aug. 29. Flour was more - active and firmer with wheat Minnesota patents $4 00 4 SO. Wheat Spot firm; No. 2 red 82c . Options opened firm and continued so all day on strong cables, rains in the North west, general local covering and ex port demand. Prospects for a smaller Southwest movement also inspired bullishness. Closed firm at )f lc net advance.' No. 2 red May closed 84c; September closed 80c;October closed 80K80c; December closed 82c. Corn Spot firmer; No. 2, 42 c Op tions opened easier in consequence of bearish crop news, but developed later strength on tho rise in wheat, higher cables, covering, export trade and small country acceptances. Closed strong at He net higher. May closed 41Kc; September closed 45c; Decem ber closed 41c Oats Spot steady ; No. 3 25 Vic. Lard steady; Western steam $7 05; refined easier; continent $7 25; South American $8 00. Petro leum steady. Butter steady; cream ery 1822c; State dairy 1621. Cheese irregular; large white lOc; small white 10C. Pork auiet. Eggs firm: State and Pennsylvania 1618c at mark, for average lots; Western regular pack 915c Potatoes quiet; Jerseys $1 25r 75; Long Island $1 50 1 75; Jersey sweets $3 253 60. Cabbage dull: Long Island, per 100, $2 002 50. Rice firnE Freights to Liv erpool Cotton by steam 33d. Peanuts steady; fancy hand-picked 4c; other domestic grades 2H4c Cotton seed oil was again dull on spot but moder ately active and steady with future delivery.- Closing quotations were: Prime summer yellow 34K35 off mimmer yellow 34jc,; prime winter vellow S8a39c! nrime white 382385 : prime meal $26 00. Coffee Spot Rio quiet; No. 7 invoice 8c-rmild quiet; Cordova 9&14- Sugar Raw firm; fair refining 4Xc; centrifugal 96 test 4c; molasses sugar 4c; refined sugar llrm. o Bean the Signature of ASTOHIA. The Kind Yon Haw Always Bought Ahe attitude of I&tly has been de- at R. R. Bellamy's drug store, t .T. Htoks Bunting.