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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

There Is no reason for either surprise or
chagrin in this country in the announce
ment from Madrid that Spain has ar
ranged for the cession of her remaining
Pacific islands to Germany. For some
months it has been known that the gov
eminent at Berlin was figuring on these
holdings falling to her as a result of the
probable collapse of SpaiR's colonial sys-
tenn. They We're in fact rejected by the
United States at the time OF the peace
conference as worthless to it, and their ac-
ceptance by Germany in no manner af-
fects the trade or political prospects of this
country in the far east.
Ey taking Guam. the southernmost Of
the Ladrones. the United States secured A
strategic position among the Micronesian
islands Guam affords a convenient rest
ing place for a cable from Honolulu to
Manila and Will in time provide the foun-
datiou for naval station of whatever di-
mensions may be required in the course of
the years.
Germany has been a claimant for the
Caroline Islands in the past 1t was only
In 49, that the question of sovereignty
over them was referred to the pope. who
decided in favor of Spain. He decreed at
the same time. however. that Germany
should have large and valuable commercial
concessions. with the result that Germany
has held the bulk of the trade since then
and has doubtless been eager to supple
ment her commercial advantages with po-
ntical power.
The coded islands cover an ocean area
very nearly as large as that portion of the
United States lying west Of the Mississippi
river They are thousands in number, are
generally very small. and. while fertile.
arr incapable Of material Improvement
through the creation OF large communities.
The lack Of extensive land areas prevents
wholesale enterprises and places a natural
restriction upon the future development OF
the holding. II is altogether probable that
Gernany's chief desire is to control the
trade with the natives. such as it is, and
TO increase her territorial possessions in
the far east to enhance her prestige as
colonial power.
The chief significance Of the announce
ment is that Spain thus lets go her hold
upon her islands and abandons all pretense
AT a colonial establishment. This is indeed
the inevitable result of the war with the
United States. Spain will henceforth con-
fine her energies to the Improvement of her
domestic condition. a field 50 rich with OPP
portunities that the task may well invite
the attention of the most sagacious states
men and the most determined patriots. In
surrendering her colonial aspirations Spain
closes a volume of mighty records. Her
Influence upon the world a colonizer is
beyond estimation. Civilization owes
heavy debt TO her. despite the cruelties and
the folIies of the policy pursued by her
In extending her dominions and opening
new realms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

rurnors of war, that for the first quarter
of this year was accompanied by the I'M
certainty of the American position. with
the affairs of the islands in chaos and
with an insurgent army in the field. The
receipts for February showed a marked
falling off from January, doubtless because
of the opening of hostilties with the ma
tives. Under the Spanish regime there
a steady falling off from January
through March.
Later figures not accompanied by COM
parsons, bear out the assumption that
American sovereignty has brought either
increased trade or greater honesty in the
administration of the customs laws. The
returns for April reached the total of $751;.
900. while those for May aggregated SOL
900. The Spanish receipts for January,
February and March, 1873. aggregated
Si95.H or less than those under American
auspices for the single month of May. 1899
At the rate thus far established for this
year Manila alone will produce customs
revenue during the year 1899 amounting to
more than S4.je0.10.
These statistics must be measured in the
light of the fact that the islands are still
GisOrganiZtd and trade is in some places
at standstill. 1t is not to be questioned
that as soon as American sovereignty is
completely established and the people are
set to work under the influence of the cap
ital certain to be invested in the archi-
IelagO. the customs receipts will boom to
far greater figures than are now recorded.
Looking at the Philippines solely as an in
vestment with the port of Manila as the
solitary factor of calculation, the S20.0o0,-
900 paid to Spain will bring a rich harvest
in interest if indeed il is not entirely re-
turned III the first three or four years of
American occupation. Should the admins
tration adopt the obviously just policy OF
using the customs receipts collected at the
Philippine ports for insular improvements
and administra ton it is clearly possible to
give to the Filipinos very shortly such ad-
vantages as will make them entirely salts
fled with their condition without drawing
in the least upon the national revenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Put Down the White Cappers.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

The citizens of Griffin have acted very
promptly in the case of the whitecappers
So-called, who have recently been engaged
in an effort to terrOrrize negro labOrers in
that city and its environs; but they have
not acted any too promptly. When lot of
white men band themselves together and
whip negroes who are engaged in earning
an honest living, it is time for public senti-
ment to take prompt action. A dozen cow
ardly white men, acting together in this
way, have 1t in their power. If the self
respecting citizens do not take the matter
in hand. to demoralize labor in any COM
munity. Already in Griffin the action of a
few ruffians has succeeded in stopping the
work of several new enterprises.
We are not surprised to learn that the
white people of Griffin have acted with such
promptness that eight suspected persons
have been arrested and lodged in Jail. If
they can be convicted and punished in an
exemplary manner the result will be good
thing for Griffin and for the whole state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
The Result at Columbus.

The Ohio republicans after a spirited con-
test which need not show any evil results
at the polls next fall have nominated an
excellent state ticket on a well-expressed
platform of principles. Judge Nash the
nominee for governor. combines a high or
der of ability with irreprOachable personal
character and as candidate will COM
mand support for the additional reason that
he has always served his party faithfully
and with signal unseltishness. He has
never been Obtrusive in his demands for re-
ward for himself He has on more than
one occasion made personal saCrif1ces for
harmOnys sake. He is fully entitled, there
fore. to his partys united and cordial sup
port now that his own time has come. and
he will be very likely to receive it. He
mea sures up to the stature which republ-
cans and democrats alike in Ohio have es-
tablished in connection with the office of
governor and his nomination imposes upon
the democrats the necessity of bringing
forward in turn their best man.
The platform. in its national features,
wisely dweIls upon the success of the Nc
kinley administration. The restoration of
business confidence. the revival of business
itself. the successful conduct of the war
with Spain. and the terms imposed when
value in appealing to the people for in
dorsement at the polls. The plank as to
trusts is also to the point but accompany
ing this must be assurance that it means
what it says. The republicans are in con-
troll in the state. and they must make
good in some practical way this emphati
declaration.
While the fight in Columbus was in prog
ress the air was full of gossip about the
factions. Now it was Hanna now Mckis-
son, now KurtZ now Cox, who had every
thing tucked away in his inside pocket and
would emerge from the contest the winner
OF all at stake As a matter of fact, no
one faction has triumphed The winning
Is of the combination variety and therefore
all the more promising for a successful
campaign The one man who rose easily
superior to all factions ard commanded
alike the support of all was President Me-
hinley: and now that the republican party
has gtrded up its IOns for battle 1t Will
cChJure IN action largely with his name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
An Increase in Street Railway Wages

Inc same reasons which suggested con-
demnation of the action of the new local
street railway. syndicate in reducing the
wages Of the men employed on one of the
suburban lines which 1t has lately secured
lead To grateful acknowledgment of the
later action. which results in an increase
in the wages of the employees of the CITY
and Suburban line from s1.GO to 81 a day as
Eoted in yesterdays Star. The increase af-
fects large number of men. and if IL Is not
coupled with harsh conditions as to hours
II may be regarded as an unmistakable
sign that the new owners of these proper
Ties recognize the righteousness of the
claim that street railway employees should
not be offered less than the scale which has
Tor some time prevailed on the CAPITAL
Traction and the Metropolitan systems, and
that Wage-cutting is not by any means TO
be a part of their policy. The syndicat e
mas an opportunity to please the public
nightly on this score by permitting the
latest action to stand as a type of Others
10 follow in the case of the various
branches of its holding. thus making the
81 rate uniform throughout the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
The Star Stands at the Head.

From the Arizona Republican.
The Washington Star, which stands at
the head of the afternoon newspape rs of
the United States, Is to have a new build
ing commensurate with the enormous
growth of the paper The Stars new home
will occupy the same ground as the present
building, at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 11LT street. II will be a mod
ern nine-story office building of steel, stone
and brick and a credit to the national cap
ital. The Star deserves such a building
for it is d credit to journalism and justly
occupies a commanding position in the
newspaper world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

There's mirth upon the tropic strand
And shouts of loud acclaim,
Since Wilhelm dealt himself a hand
In the Pacific game
When natives would their thirst assuage
They note with gathering joy
No more they'll use a beverage
So primitive as poi
With small change they're no longer rash.
Each closely draws the line
Upon expense and saves his cash
To buy himself a stein"
They say in tones with rapture thrilled,
While gazing at the map,
That he a brewery will build
Upon the isle of zap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
ThOse ExDansiye Estimates,

There's use" he said, positively, of
my trying to build a house according to
these plans for a $1,000 home"
Why not?" inquired his wife.
Because L couldn't possibly raise more
than eight or nine thousand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
His Discerning Comment

Whats that piece they playing?'
said the man with a very large neck. The
lady with him pointed to the program.
'Fantasie in minor he said, with a
confident and critical air. We'll, it does
beat everything what queer products Asia
Minor turns out, doesn't it? But they
ought to put a period after that A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

Why asked the official, did you buy
those islands from Spain?
Il did it, replied the German emperor,
after much thought, lin order that America
should have no doubt as to my pacific in
tentiOns"
Then he turned to his stenographer and
dictated an order to have himself imme-
diately recognized as the worlds greatest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Political Harmony.

Bring forth the olive branch" said he.
The size? All, that's the rub:
Just let it large and hefty be
For service as a club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Shakespeare.
Publishers Price. soc. ID.
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The GallancZ Edition, reprint of the
English Temple Pocket Edition. Contains
historical and critical preface; vocabulary
and notes to each play; steel-engraved
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Limp Cloth Binding at 19c instead OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
A FOrcible Illustration.
| the New York Journal

Dewey thinks that in future the idea that
anybody had suggested that we should part
with the Philippines will be one of the
curiosties of history A more forcfble
illustration Of the certain fate of the Small
Americans could not have been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

If Spain keeps on parting with its posses
sions Portugal might be able to work out a
deal for a strip of real estate on the main
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

There was a time when Mr.. PETER ard
Mr. Simpson both had great deal to say
about how otha people ought to run their
papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

The German emperor is getting posses
sion of a lot Of islands whose language is
50 peculiar that he cannot tell whether
lese majestic is being committed or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
SHOOTING STARS.
In Business.

''How's the treasury" asked one Spanish
official
Pretty low" answered the other
We'll, get on your hat and coat and ask
the powers if they don't want some nice.
warm islands today"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

\ year ago today Lieutenant HObsOn
sank the Merrimac in Santiago harbor. 1t
Is the anniversary Of the event by which
the public is best pleased 10 remember
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

David B. Hill might allay some apprehen-
sion by assuring the democracy that he
has not been abducted and knows where to
find himself if wanted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

The Pullman company may claim that
South Cardinals effort to tax palace cars
is due to prejudice against the affluent col
oTed porter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

Now that Germany has a great many Pa.
cine islands of its own there will be no pos
sible excuse for becoming officious in con.
neCtion with the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

Chlcinnatis political dictator is getting
into such prominent company that it will
no longer be safe for people who hope to
get on in politics to allude to him as Boss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
A Hard Month All Round.
c Kansas City Journal.

May has been hard month The bows
who went to Manila have a hard time mt
ting down the instruction, and the men
putting down carpets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Very Likely.

Ihat house idea for Dewey gets further
confirmation In the suspicion that when
he arrives the nation is likely to raise the
roof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Miscellaneous Sets.
Live and Learn.

Paiais Royal Si''f Price Ice. I5co
Zone Hundred Lessons in Business" by
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man, boy or girl think that he or she
knows it all" This book AT Is, VIII
give any one informal ton rot to be valued
by dollars and cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

Count Estertazy has come forward with
some expert handwriting testimony which
is really convincing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03

Mr.. Foraker can now show Mr. McKisson
now part ought to be played when it calls
for great deal of Suppressed emotion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
The Result of Vigor and Ffrmnes..

From the st. LOUIS GIObe- Demccrak
A vigorous American policy in the Philip
pines has brought a prospect of early
peace Any other course would have pro-
longed the trouble for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
A Cook Book.

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MAJ Steward 10 Presidents. contains
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Read and Learn.

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From 6 to 10 Tonight.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-03
Sets of Books.

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The Coconino sun., 1899-08-26
A Unit of Copper.

As to what constitutes the uuit of copper, the Denver Post prints the following: The ''unit" of weight is 20 pounds, avouirdupoise. It is one per cent of copper in the ore and one per cent of a ton is 20 pounds. Each per cent of copper contained in ore is equal 10 as many units in copper. Ore car rying 20 per cent of copper, or 90 units for example. copper is quoted at $4 per hundred pounds, is worth 80 cents per unit Lnd DO times 80 equals $40 ton.
 For each decline or rise of cents in the quotation deduction or addition of per cent should be made. If the quotation is 8 95. then per cent from the price tS0 cents) should be taken. and so on down to whatever the quota tion may be. For example. if the ore is quoted at $3 D. cents from so leaves 70 cents per unit and ore carry ing 90 per cent of copper would amount to 30 times 75. equaling in value $37 90 per ton.
The Coconino sun., 1899-08-26
His Life Was Saved.

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-09-26
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flofenen Sonntas fanb i'm Sotel Spz
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@icesY rdiioent = &obner.
Sefretdr = S. be pelIesrini.
8aiiirer = 5. g. SoKeler.
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tperOen. Der berIi9erte S9dben be-
trdat etpa 1900 Srantsn.
Heuoprt 81. Dug. @sitern
Na1mtttdg lplelten mebrere &inoer in
ben Yersabbdngen binter Der neuen
Stride ais plpBli6 unb pabrI6einli6
in Splae elmer unporii9tisteit BEL Dem
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ainber, oas oiirre @ras in Slammen
itdno. Oas Seuer bebnte fi6 raid
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-09-26
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