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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
RuMoRED SALE OF ISLANDS.

Adyices from Copenhagen say there
is much opposition In Denmark to the
sale. without sufficient compensation.
Of the Danish West Indian Islands.
Among the opposition Is the famous
author, George Brandes,
Rumors from the Hague have Il that
part Of the Dutch West Indies have
been sold to the United States. The
islands involved in this alleged sale are
thought to be 81. Eustache Saba and
that part Of Sc, Martin that belongs TO
Holland. There is also great objection
to this reported disposal Of these coli
onies although their possession has been
OF little advantage TO Holland, as they
have annually cost more than they have
yielded.
st. Eusiache is an island containing
seven square miles and 1900 lnhabi-
tants. saba has five square miles and
1900 inhabitants, while st, Martin has
seventeen square miles and $500 in
habitants
Rumor seems to be quite busy assign
ing islands to the United states, Pos
siby the time viii come when all
European powers Will find It convenient
10 withdraw from this hemisphere as
Spain has done, but there is no con-
ceivable reason why the United States
should make good the losses small
European powers are sustaining on ac-
count Of their colonies, which they can
not afford to govern properly. Holland
may desire to get rid Of her islands, and
the rumor Of the sale may be sent out
to ascertain public opinion on the sub
ject. We do not believe there Is any
anxiety In this country to get Job lot
of islands even al a bargain
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The newspapers that talk about the
unpreparedness of this country for war
at the time OF the conflict with Spain,
must have forgotten that in less time
than It took Great Britain TO free Lady
smith from Boer investment. all the
battles were fought by which the power
OF Spain was swept from this part Of
the globe. That does not prove unpre-
paredness TO any great extent. Spain
thought this country had been mapping,
but found out its mistake before long.
Some government critics have not yet
learned the lesson of the phenomenal
struggle for oppressed races.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
A NOTED ANNIVERSARY.


This Is the anniversary OF the birth
Of wilford Woodruff, deceased Presl-
dent Of the Church OF Jesus Christ Of
Latter-day Saints also Of his wife, Mrs.
Emma Woodruff, who survives him.
The former was born March 1, 1901 the
latter March /, 1888. This anniversary
is being celebrated by a family gather
ing today.
Among the notable men Of the Church
Of Jesus Christ OF Latter-day Saints
and OF the nineteenth century. none has
a fairer record and a tenderer place In
the hearts Of the people OF this State,
than our departed Apostle and Presi-
dent. Naturally one Of the most unas-
Stunning, childllke unsophistioated and
honorable of human beings. he was
placed In positions Of trust and re-
sponsblliy which brought him into
prominence and tested him to the ut
most. Throughout his long career, In
all the varied conditions and oircum-
stances that surrounded him, at home or
abroad, in times Of peril or In days Of
peace, there was not blot upon his
character,
He was singularly free from enemies.
His kindly nature, his genuine truthful
ness and evident sincerity won all
hearts. and even the strongest foes Of
the system which he represented adj
mifed the man while they fought his
religion. He was wonderfully preserved
by divine power, and lived through a
series OF serious accidents which In or
binary cases would have proved fatal,
and the vigor Of his mind and the
strength OF his body were maintained
20 an astonishing degree nearly up 60
his latest moments. His death was
deeply regretted by the entire COM
munity and hts memory Is sweet wher-
ever he was known.
His testimony TO the truth Of the Lat
ter-day work and the divine mission
OF the Prophet Joseph Smith remains
and stands unlmpeachable. His works
live after him He Is with the other
great leaders OF the last dspensatlon
who have gone into the spirit world, and
he is doubtless performing a mighty
work among the hosts Of the departed,
TO correspond with the vicarious labors
he performed in their behalf In the Tenn
pies Of God upon the earth
We Join with his family and friends In
honoring the day Of his entrance into
this world and feel that be viii ever be
regarded as one Of Gods noblest sons,
chosen before the world began to figure
prominently In the grand plan OF human
redemption. which viii not be consum-
mated until every son and daughter OF
Adams race who Ia redeemable Is
brought out Of darkness, aud sin. and
suffering. into the light and glory and
Joy OF salvation through the atonement
OF the Savior and obedience TO eternal
law.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
New York Mali and Express,

Today's news from Washington indi-
Gates that the fight for giving Puerto
Rico free access to our ports u making
sufficient headway to startle the advo-
Gates OF the ways and means committee
bill. II the Republican congressman
heed overwhelming popular opinion on
this subject they win put aside their "a
per cent duty proposition and bring
forward measure based on President
McKinley's recommendations Mean
while, Il would he well 10 study the
facts recited in the suit brought yester-
day against Collector Bidwell 10 enjoin
him from levying duties on Puerto
Rican products. MIR. Charles Henry But
Ter, who drew the papers, makes some
points that It VIII be found difficult TO
overcome
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

Gen. Cronje's resistance was called
criminal because OF the "terrihc exc
cation that was supposed to result
from the heavy British artillery fire. It
develops now that the effect Of that fire
was insignificant on the Beers, only
eight Of them being wounded during the
weeks cannonade. Gen cronje's sur
render was caused By the clos.
Ing IN of the British lnfan.
try which rendered his position
untenable. SO far as the laundering Of
artillery was concerned. ne could have
held out indefinitely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
UNREST IN PERSIA.

The observer Of the present occur
rences In the world cannot but watch
with growing interest the movements In
southern Asia. Late reports from
Persia speak Of rebellion in the prov
ince Of Kurdlstan and the rising APP
pears to be Of q quite serious nature.
The four chiefs of the principal Kur-
dish tribes, the accounts say, have
raised the insurgent banner They are
described as wealthy and popular and
on that account able e cause much
trouble, and they are said 10 be the
tools OF Mirzah Fetach. the soul OF an
anti. Persian movement in Kurdlstan,
It appears the Kurds demanded the
appointment OF governor in whom
they have confidence. and that the
Shah refused 10 comply with this de-
mand giving them instead ruler whose
severity was well known This kIndled
the flame. The people took up arms,
entered the city of Tabrlz, the resi-
dence OF the governor. and fights with
the government troops occurred daily,
the rebels having the better Of the ar
gument.
The Kurds now demand degree Of
autonomy. They ask for the privilege
OF choosing their own governors to be
confirmed by the Shah. They have
formed a provincial constitution, stlpu-
latlng among other things that the
government officials In KurdIstan shall
be paid by the government This clause
the Shah refuses to consider. In Persia,
as in Turkey, the officials pay the gov
eminent for their appointment and then
live high on the people. That the Per-
sian Kurds have awakened TO the in
justice Of this arrangement speaks well
for their manhood and intelligence. But
the question Is whether this is not proof
OF some foreign influence at work for an
evident purpose.
II Is we'll recognized principle
ir international relations that when a
state finds itself unable TO maintain or
der within It's boundaries, stronger
neighbor states, for the preservation OF
their own interests, must interfere and
establish peace. On that principle Rus
STA has continually invaded Aslatc
countries, 10 restore order" and gen.
orally she has remained, presumably to
make the order and peace established
permanent Russia has expanded in all
directions because OF the necessity Of
keeping the border states free from
strife and brigendage.
A rebellion In Persia at this time
would be the most welcome prctext for
Russia TO step In and help the Shah TO
peace, and herself 10 territory. 1t Is
stated In fact. that Russia has been
contemplating the advisabllity OF send
ing troops over the border. II Russia
ls about 10 build a railroad to the Per-
sian gulf, the route will undoubtedly
be protected by Russian soldiers, and
when these have once entered Persia,
an excuse would be found for their re-
naming there,
But can Great Britain permit Russia
to obtain control OF Persian affalrsg
Formerly It has been the policy Of Eng
land TO keep Russia as much as posi-
bic from obtaining advantageous posi-
tions on the oceans. 1t Is difficult TO see
how this policy can be abandoned With
out Fastening on the struggle that is
supposed TO have TO come as finale
to the present dispensatIon. The bear
and the lion cannot yet lie down toge-
Their In peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
Philadelphia Press.

The measure now before Congress
first gives Puerto Rico a revenue in the
only way u tropical land can success
fully raise sufficient revenue, this rev.
enue Is all devoted 20 Puerto Rico. its
development Is promoted By arranging
the collection Of this revenue 80 that
II confers a bounty on sugar tobacco
and other products. and Puerto Rico Is
launched on the path 81 progress and
improvement which viii bring II Diff
ferent relations to the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

II Is said that Agulnaldo expects to
get money from Europe to carry on a
guerilla warfare against the Americans
In the Philippines The rebel chiefs
long range fighting Is no longer buga-
boo. II he Is able to get money for the
purpose stated. those who furnish It
win find no Satisfaction in any worry
it VIII produce to the American mind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

II viii be an error TO apply 10 Ameri-
can exports 20 Puerto Rico. on a % per
cent scale. those duties which are Inn
posed on foreign products 20 defend
American producers against real or inn
aginary competition. Some discrinrina.
ton should BE- exercised. The inhahi-
tants Of the island should be allowed to
buy duty free all the necessaries Of
life produced in this country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
Cleyeland plain Dealer.

The coastwlse shipping laws
have been extended 10 Puerto
Rico. 20 that trade be-
TWEEN the island and the United
States Is strictly confined to American
bottoms, So far az transportation laws
are concerned the island Is made part
OF "the United states" But, In order to
tax us traffic Il is at the same time
treated as outside the United States and
duties on It's imports can be made high
or low at the whim Of Congress. wholly
REGARDLESS OF the wishes OF the Puerto
Ricsns, who are not 10 be represented
In Congress, and free from the re-
straints OF the Constitution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The evidence regarding the Idaho
"bullpen' makes the military forces
that We're In charge appear more Ike
barbarians than civilized troops. When
the time for the other side comes, there
should be. for the sake Of the army. a
clearing 10 OF the serious allegations
preferred by witnesses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
New York Sun

The Republican policy must be to re-
lleve Puerto Rico Of commercial dis
tfess ~ AL hazards. To that end the
parry must in some way or other over
ride an forblddlng obstacles. In our
opinion, the best course 10 choose. poll
ilcally Is that which establishes the
relations with that island that are nat
urdi 20 It's nearness 20 our shores.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

London Is mad with Joy" is the
news cabled today There is occasion
for rejoicing over the relief Of Kimber.
ley and Ladysmith. but there IS long
list Of losses that should tinge tho
Joyful madness" with sorrow that the
war was ever begun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

At the Hundred Year Club meeting
in New York last evening It was stated
that nature is relentless fool killer"
Frequently she defers the work a long
time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

Russia is now looking to the United
States for bitumnous coal. The way
In which this country is becoming the
supply-house OF the world ought to
bring prosperity 10 the people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The wool market is high, but there Is
nothing startling in its rush. The bust
ness for the first two months Of 1853
was ten per cent greater than for the
same period In 1900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
New York Tlmeg

II the President were now strongly
10 repeat his recommendation. 30 that
there could be no doubt where he
stood. we believe that shame and fear
would kin the bill for breaking faith
with Puerto Rico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The Improvement Era for March is
out. brlmfull Of good things FOR young
and old. II Is a magazine suitable for
every home and especially for the Lat
ter-day Saints.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The plague was taken to the Ha-
wailan Islands In foodstuns from China.
There is a bare possibility that Il may
get to this country by the same class
OF shipments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The tension is over concerning be-
leaguered Ladysmith, Gen. White has
made gallant defense Of the place, un-
der disoouraging circumstances.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
Indianapolis Journal.

First impressions are apt to be last
ing, and nov Is the time to make en-
during friends OF the Puerto Ricans
aud fix forever their loyalty TO the flag
under which they have recently been
brought without even being consulted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
Atlanta Constitution.

II 10 Congress there should BE- re-
served the right TO decide differentlal
tariffs in accordance with what IS es-
teemed 20 be the different needs Of dlf-
ferent States, we would soon have one
half the country subject TO the other
half and our entire system Of govern
ment would be placed in jeopardy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The mail matter handled in the United
States during 1899 weighed 1883 tons.
That is ample evidence OF Uncle Sam
doing a heavy business.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The German foreign office says there
IS no intention in Germany to intervene
In South Africa This fact is so
apparent that continued repetition Of
the deelaranon seems superauous.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

The great creusot gun factory In
France has been destroyed by fire, and
on the very day of the relief OF Lady
smith, at which place the Creusot guns
in Boor hands gained worldwide fame.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
COMMENTS on PUERTO RICO
New York Herald,

Puerto Rico Is rich In promise and
can be made prosperous; but II must be
given fighting chance. and this de-
mands imperatlyely. and first OF all,
the defeat Of the bill now under dis
cllgsion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01
Providence Journal.

our obligations 60 Puerto Rico are es-
sentiaily the same whether II II TO be
called a territory or colony in
the future We have taken II under
cur aegis, and We must treat its people
as men and brethren.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

three children were crcmated was Of In
cendIary origin, The dlsAbolism that
would produce such q result ought TO
meet summary punishment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

Magnanlmity, as an element for end
ing the present war In South Africa,
does not show signs Of an awakening
yet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

Gen. Butler was at Iadysmith today,
His critics should now recognize his
achievement Of a very difficult task.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

DIR. Cyrus Edison says the mortality
among butchers is high. The death
rate around them IL higher
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-01

II Is stated BY the New York officers
that the tenement house Ere In which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-30

1174, which is SO rare that no other is
known to be in existence, and many bibliog-
raphers insist that no such map was ever
engraved Another map of inestimable
value which has never been consulted by
historians is a map of military operations
In America from August u, 1776, to 1873
1t Is manuscript map, and with the word
ing IN French. 1t shows the positions of
the British and American forces in the bat
ties fought during that time. Only recently
the restorer has been busy with map made
in 1114 by Washingtons own hand of lands
granted to him along the Great Kanawha
river. 1t contains six plats and numerous
annotations by Washington.
Preserving the Maps.
This map. like every other in the collec-
ton, has been treated according to Mr.
Phillips own method, which makes it pos
sible to refer to any map as easily as if it
were a book. The bath that is given to
manuscript is obviously impossible in the
case of maps, the most valuable of which
are drawn with ink and colored with crayon
and water color. No cleaning preparation
can be used and the restorer tells with
was ruined by a government workman
who cleaned 1t with acid and wiped the
entire drawing of the face Of the paper
Every map Is taken from its roller and cut
A sheet of white cotton cloth is stretched
on big table and tackled tightly down
about the edges. The pieces of the map are
pasted upon 1t, leaving a narrow strip of
muslin between them for folding. The
paste used here, as in the manuscript dtyis-
ion, Is made of simple flour and water. The
map restorers recipe is pound Of flour to
gaiion OF water. After the mixture has
boiled TN 1t is stiff a tablespoonful of pull
verized alum is added, and the paste is
thnned with water before using The man
ores over night and is pressed before 1t is
folded and filed away between the folds of
a sheet of heavy manila paper. 1t can he
unfolded and refolded after it has been pre-
pared In this way as often as necessary.
without danger of wearing it at the folds
There Is no attempt made to remove stains
sor marks Of any kind, and some of the
maps dating back to the sixteenth century
have thumb prints almost as clear and dis
unct as they were two centuries ago.
Many OF the maps, as, for example, the
map Of the northwestern boundary of the
United States, according to the Webster
Ashburton treaty, which is signed by the
two men Tor whom it is named, bear val
liable signatures. Many more are quantity
illustrated along the edges with engravings
Some Of these names and pictures have
been reinforced by the same means used to
protect manuscript. In all cases the work
time and use cannot destroy the value of
any Of these documents. Almost all of
them have been made perfectly legible.
Only here and there a missing piece or a
ragged edged hole cunningly patched, bears
witness to the ravageS of the days when
rats and mice and reaches and dust and
damp and darkness did their worst to de-
stroy some Of the most valuable possessions
of the Library Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-30
SPRING
OPENING
ALL THIS
WEEK.
"THE TOOTHsOME TERRAIN,
ihey Are Fat This Year, and the
Epicure ReiOicefh

Inc toothsome terrapin is as toothsome
TINS year as Of yore," said a dealer to a
Star reporter. He is fat and healthy and
fragrant to the lovers of the .terrapin
navor' and he comes as high in price as he
burrows deep in the mud during his winter
Information. ~ 'Ne'
Washington is still one of the best ter
rapin markets in the country, and it keeps
up an encouraging stiffness in consonance
with the famous diamond -dorsal surface of
the mud bird in question. Genuine dia-
mond back turtles are now selling from $40
10 s5o dozen. These terrapins are from
southern waters, principally from the Caro-
mas: Ihey are not as finely favored as
the chesapeake variety, though / will tell
you entire nous that they are often sold for
the latter. And, since only experts know
the difference, what's the difference?
Inc genuine Chesapeake terrapin are sold
Eeie' ol course, 10 those who know what
tne 20 want and are willing to pay from $50
~ goes mainly to the New York and Pbila.
delphfa markets, where they are bought nv
the big swell hotels and restaurants, and
respondingly high.
many nrst-class places will buy a male
diamond back and put him in with 'sliders'
70 ADD to the true terrapin flavor The
carolina terrapin is softer and more striney
than his Chesapeake classmate .Sliders,
are fresh water terrapin, and are found in
tne pays, rivers and creeks. They do not
compare with the salt water species as 10
flavor, and l will sell you all YOU want ar
81 apiece. Yet he makes a good chafinr
DISH compound and a good SOUP In FACT,
the despised swapping turtle Of the mill
pond. that used to pinch our toes when in
swimming, and eat all the bait of our
hooks when We were boys. makes a first
rate soup to those who like turtles In this
form. " ,-'
Though terrapin are esteemed a dsu-
cacy of the table, and anything said in de-
rogation may be heresy there are many
people who wouldn't give 80 cents for the
finest terrapin ever caught. And though I
am in the business. 1 am one of these here
tics The flavor of terrapin is rank and
unsavory to these people. and occasionaIiv
we meet with one who is unfashionahly /
frank enough to admit 1t.
IL is mystery to some why these crea-
lures will crawl around here week after
week and yet keep alive. When taken
from the water they are fat, and they Will
remain in good condition for months with
out food and water. living on themselves. .
or, as Becky Sharp, in Vanity Fair on
nothing year. Many of us would like To
tumble to that racket. wouldn't we? That's
one advantage of being turtle. But after
a while they grow thin. and If not even
tually placed back in the water and FED q.
they will die. The bear is supposed to suck
his paw while alternating for the winter.
but terrapin can't get his claw in his
beak. so 1 suppose he lives on his fnnerds p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-30
The Ear-Marks MISSING.
From Puck.

From Puck.
The Composer-"This Is something ex-
tremely original in the line of coon songs
The Music Publisher-'How so?''
! The Composer-"I don't make baby
rhyme with 'lady;'-in fact. there's no baby
in it." : ,.,-e =. =
: The Music Publisher Cronicallyl-.I
thought you said it was a coon songT'