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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
TO BUY DANISH VEST INDIES
American Minister at Copenhagen
Negotiating Their Purchase.
Denmsrl<'s Price seven millions.
America Not likely 10 Pay
Much More Than Half.

Negotiations have at last been formally
opened between the United States and
Denmark for the transfer to this Govern
ment Of the Danish West Indian Islands.
For the past tive years Fumors have ap-
pezTed II frequent intervals that negotia-
fiens we're on foot 10 bring about the sale.
and while there was some basis for these
in that certain Danish unofficial agents
we're eDdeavorlnz to arrange the matter
in the hope Of getting commissions from
Denmark. the United States had never en-
tered into any formal exchanges on ;he
subject with the Government at CaDenha-
gen.
Nov. however. it is admitted fuat Mr..
Swerqon. the American Minister at zcepsn-
hagen. has entered into negotiations with
the Danish Foreign Office under general
instructions TO ascertain on what terms
Denmark Is willing 10 dispose Of her West
Indian insular possessions. and 70 make q
treaty. If q reasonable price can be ar
ranged. II IS learned tha Mr. swenson
is negotiating on the basis Of Sc. .5eo. .0ee
Denmark wants more money and TO bring
sbeut The desired result the purchase prize
nay be Increased By the United States.
MT. swenson having discretionary authori-
u . do this. Denmark. IL is said. wants
S7.eOo.oe9 for the Islands. but there Is no
probability that The United states VII
ecnsent TO pay anything near that figure
oHeials who know the details OF the ne
gotiations are reticent on the subject, but
it is fair to assume frozn guarded state
ments made today that q treaty providing
for the transfer Is IN course OF prepara-
tioa, only the price and few nniuportant
details needing to be arranged.
Denmark has been anxious to sell the
Islands for the past forty years. More
than thirty years ago Secretary of State
Seward made a treaty with the Copen-
hagen Ministry for their sale to this com
try, but the Senate declined 10 ratify the
agreement Since then Denmark has re-
fusei 10 make new treaty until she had
assurances that there would not be see
ond failure While this Government could
not give these assurances, as .he Senate
is part Of the treaty making power. it is
evident that Denmark has become salts
fed that the chances for disposIng Of the
Islands TO TIE United States are to5 good
10 be overlooked.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.
The President accepts an Invitation
to the Loyal LeEioa,S Banquet

The President accepts an Invitation
to the Loyal Legfou'x Banquet.
Major William P Huzford. recorder of
the military or6er Of the Loyai Legion,
was at the whse House this morning and
upoE behalf Of the members OF the orgaHi-
zatien extended cordial limitation 10 the
President TO attend the annual banquet
Of the order Ths event is tc. take place at
the National Rifles Armory. on February
I. The President attended the last banquet
and delivered a stirring address lie viii
also be present at the coming dinner IN
less prevented by pressing business.
i large delegation OF Pennsyiyanians
were at the White House today and we're
shown through the Mansion Many of
them we're school teachers and thsir pu-
pils who came on holiday excursion.
Ssi Smith Russell. the actor who has
been iIviug in Washington quietly for sew
erai months, saw Secretary CorteIyou for
the purpose Of arranging an audience with
the President and some friends Who desire
10 present their respects.
Senator Hawley Chairman of the Ser
ate Committee on Military Affairs, talked
with the PresidSnt IN regard TO the Amy
Reorganization bzd today. The Senator
believes that the measure via be taken
up as soon as Congress Teassenbles. and
that there viii be less difficulty IN reach
ing an agreement upon it than is now an
tieipated. Senator Hawley appreciates the
necessity Of the early passage OF the bilf
and viii strongly urge immediate aetios-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
STRIKERS Likely 10 WIN.
\ Conference of Scranton stree,
Railway enrEzIs.


SCRANTON, Pa. Dec s2s-The Scranton
street railway strike ends its first week
without break in the ranks Of the strik-
ers and with no overtures fer settlement
on their part. At no time during the week
has the company managed to get over six
cars running and these were housed early
each afternoon because OF the nenlcing
attitude Of the strike sympathizers
President Clark. Of the company. reached
here from Philadelphia, last midnight and
today is confsrring with General Meaager
Sillinan and others Of the loeal stoexhold-
ers.
The result of this meeting is not yet
known, bat there IS a general belief that
there viii be an offer OF compromise To
the strikers executive committee before
the dey ends
Il crowd Of twenty-five imported men
from Philadelphia, held up at Wnkesbarre
last night, reached here this meraing by
a special train, but the most CT these were
won over to the strikers.
This morning the mayor ordered the
police to arrest all teamsters Who under
took to blockade cars. Gne teamster,
William Young. was taken into custody.
His arrest nearly caused an outbreak, hut
other police hurried UP and a riot was
averted.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
WASHINGTON GAS RUMoRs.
Talk of an Intending Purchaser, and
other stories.

There are again raB1ors Of a deal for the
purchase OF the Washington Gas Company
It is said that syndicate Of prominent
capitalists has made an offer of s65 a
share for the entire capital stock Of the
company
Further than this, F Street is full CT
gossip regarding an alleged proposal to
double ne capital stock of the company.
giving each stockhoider TWO shares fer
one. The effect Of these stories and Of
immense bnying for New York parties has
been a sharp upward movement in the
price Of the stock. which sold today at
81 II. the highest price OF record.
Business in Gas stock On the local ex-
change has been very heavy for a month
or more, and the price has advanced
gradually from 52 or thereabouts, TO its
presenE price. There was a halt IN the
upward movement when IS was reached
but yesterday a new block of buying or
ders- was received from New York, which
started the price upward again.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
4 HEAVY LOSS OF LITE
Over Sixty Deaths Caused by the
British Isles Storm
The Fun Extent of the Damase 40
Shipping Not Yet KHowa-Fears
for Mail Steamers.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Reports are hour
ly coming In from the sections of the
United Kingdom devastated by she recent
hurricane. Probably several days viii
eiapse before the fun extent of the dam
age is knoFa.
Scores of vessels were dashed to pieces
on the rocks and the damage 70 shipping
is immense. In addition to some yes
sells not yet Identified which Rave been
wrecked or placed in great danger. the
fate of some OF the cross channel mail
steamers is in doubt.
The deaths are now placed at over six
ty- The storm was the fereest here in
years.
Dispatches from Paris say thai n.
Lanessan, the Minister OF Marine. has re-
eeived numerous telegrams in regard 10
shipping disasters caused by the violent
storm along the French coast
At Danhirk nine smacks went ashore
and three others sunk. Five sailors are
reported TO be hanging to the rigging
of a ship which is il distress. Il is fear
cd that numerous victims OF che storm
viii be found at low tide al Duakirk.
Dispatches TO IL Lanessan from Cher
bourg say three vessels grounded and cap
sized there and several other beats foun-
derea eastward Of the harb0r.
Information from other sources is to
the effect that the storm was one Of the
worst ever known.
Communication is interrupted every
where ana Paris IS aimoss Isolated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
BOERS MORE AGGRESSIVE
Utrecht Attacked and Colvine Sus-
tains Heavy Losses
The British Have Two onicers and
Ts.enty-seven Men wounded and
Eight E<IIIed-siany Missing.

LONDON, Dec 2s.-Although there is a
general impression that the situation in
Cape Colony is improving and that the
Boer invasion mas practically failed of
its purpose, the reports sent by Genera
Kitchener to the War ofRee today are not
particularly reassuring.
In fact, General Kitchener acknowI-
edges in his official communications that
the situation in the Colony is practically
unchanged.
He states that the burgaers made des-
perate attack on Utrecht. but that the
Beers were repulsed- The date OF the at
tack is not mentioned.
Kitchener also reports that CoIvine's
column had an engagement with a de-
tachment Of General De Vets army near
Greyiingstad on December 26.
Although no detailed account of this
engagement is made public py the war
Office. there are enough facts concern
ing it TO shock those who had optimisti-
caIly concluded that the trouble in Cape
Colony would be speedily ended by q
crushing movement agains5 the burghers.
which, it was hoped. would land General
De Wet in the British net
TIE War odlee bulletin announces that
in his fight, ColviHe sustained losses that
indicated the desperation of the Beers.
Two officers were wounded and it IS be-
lieTed that both are in serious condi-
ton. Eight men were killed and twenty
seven severely wounded. Besides these
casualties. twenty men are reported miss
ing It is quite certain that they sere
taken prisoners by the burghers.
The Beer casualties in the Greyling-
stad engagement are not mentioned Ne
statement is made in the official reports
concerning the outcome CT the engage
ment, but the facts seem to indicate that
the British troops withdrew.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
THE RELEASE OF BoweATE.
Former Ara1y Captnin leaves Albany
for washfnStor.

ALBANY. n. Y. Dec 2S.-Henry W
Howgate, formerly captain and disbarsing
officer of the Signal Corps of the United
States. who was sentenced TO imprison-
ment of eight years in the Albany peni-
tentiary for embezziing public funds. vas
released from custody last night. BY the
allowance for good behavior, he Served
but five years His time did not expire
until this morning, but superintendent
Corscadden set him at liberty last even
ing
Howgate was committed from Washing
ton. and as 1t is a rule never to casise
released Federal prisoners to travel on
Sunday, IL their time expires SO that they
cannot reach their destination before that
day, they are given their freedom 4 day
or so ia advance OF the expiration of .ileir
term.
Efforts we're made to have Howgate
pardoned so that he would spend Christ
mas with his daughter IN Washington
but the President refused TO interfere
His daughter has been IN Albany since
Christmas and met her father in the Of
fee of tht peniteBfisry when he was re-
leased Iowgate was provided with
clothing b. his daughter ana they left for
Washington last night
Howgate was arrested in New York
city, where he vas conducting a second
hand book store, having escaped arrest
for several years after his crime was dis
covered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
RAgsrNa OF a cUsToM HousE.
Secretary cage Takes Part in tn.
Programme In Baltfnsore.

Secretary Gage Takes Part in the
Programme In BaItfnaore.
BALTIMORE. Dec zs-Secretzry Gage.
Assistant Secretary spaulding. ard many
other prominent officials participated TO-
day in the ceremonies attendan: upon the
last day OF business AT the cid Custom
house. The venerable structure is 10 be
demolished to make room for new End
modern building more suited to the grow
ing commercial Importance Of Baltimore
An elaborate programme was arranged
for the occasion. In the rotunda of the
custom house stand was ereeted FOR The
guests and the gallery was reserved for
the ladies. Bunting was used for deeors-
tive purposes.
From TO Il O'Clock this morning there
was instrumental and vocal music.
Secretary Gage arrived here about no3n
having left Washington at II O'clock
The programme proper began at u
o'elocE, 4. Lincoln Dryden. Special
Deputy Collector OF Customs. tntroducin .
as chairman, william F. Stone, Collector
Of the port. America vac sung by
the audience, and addresses betting the
occasion were delivered by Secretary
Cage and Mr. Spsuiding. Miss Ross
Barret sang and Charles F. Hanna. Au-
aitoF OF 0aStcins. MADE an RadFSsS en-
saeeouections of the Customs Service
from 1854 10 1969.''
Col. William H Love then read two
poems. Farewell to the Old Century and
'sFarEwe1 to The Old Building James
Mr. Clayton sang the Battle Hymn of the
Republic.
After ti-is addresses were made by tha
following: Senator McComas. ex-senator
German, william W McIntfre. william
B. Baker, Frank c. Wachter, J. ". Denny.
Representative Sydney E. M1dd. and Rep
resentative George A. Pearre Rev John
Stone offered the benediction
This afternoon a dinner was given to
Secretary Gage at the Hotel Reunert.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
DISTRESSED STEAMER SIGHTED.
The Brooklyn City Fails tn Discover
the Vessels Nause.

The Brooklyn City Fails IN Discover
the Vessels Names
NEW YORK, Dec 1s,-The Bristol City
line stesmc- BROOKLYN City. Captain King.
which arrived this morning from Bristol
aud Swansea, reports that on Sunday, De-
eemser 10. in latitude 5o.s3, longitude 25.-
80, 2 distressed steamer was sighted with
another steamer standing by.
The distressed steamer was II ballast.
had a yellow funnel with two white bands
and back top. The latter had evidently
been towing the former as they were haul
ing in the hawseF at the tins. Captain
King said that he could see taat the dis
tressed 4essel had lost her propeller and
tailshift-
Signals were set on the Brooklyn city,
asking the names of the vessels; receiv-
ing no reply che proceeded On her course.
strong southwest gale and thick misty
rain with heavy sea prevailed at the
time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
TELEPHONE COMPANIES AT WAR
President Ross, of the New coneeru,
Issues n CircuInr-Letter.

President Ross, Of the New Concern,
Issues CtrcuInr-Letter.
A eircuJar-Ietter has been sent TO local
business men signed by President Samuel
Ross. OF the Washington Telephone Com
pany, making an attack on the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Company for alleged
nisstatements and deeeptions in the lat
ter company.s recent advertisements CT a
lower rate Of charges to begin With Janu-
ary I.
Friends of the Potomac Company state
that they do lot regard the letter as I'M
portant and promise tEat the Potomac viii
have more matters OF interess TO disclose
at the beginning OF the new year.
Between these two statements business
men are taking their choice and there is
some rather bitter comment en- both sides.
Potomac stock advanced sharply on the To-
cal Sock Exchange today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
ACCUSED OF TAKING a BRIBE.
Alleged Efforts of the auayftes to
Bar Out senator Drury.

Bar Out Senator DrUry.
wnKESBARBE, Pa, Dec. 2s.-state
senator-elect William Drury vas accused
his morning Of accepting 1880 and
pledging himself not to vote for Quay.
nor TO participate in the caucus to elect
a United States Senator, nor 90 support
anyone whom Quay favored.
The charges are made by Charles s.
Staples. who was the Democratic eandi-
date for the senatorship to which Drury
was elected. He is represented by Hon.
Joha II. Garman. ex-Democratic State
chairman The affidavit was fled before
Alderman Masterson and soon after the
paper was served on Mr.. Drury.
Staples alleges that Drury signed a paper
on receipt of the money piedging himself
to 10 as is specified in the charges and
that he is therefore ineligible to the office.
Staples declares he VIII be able TO sup
port his charges by Drury himself. Col
]. D. Lsciar. editor Of the Record and
DR.. f c. Johnson, proprietor of the Rec
ord''
The -Quayifes deneunee the charges
as a last trick on the part OF the Quay
;fes to prevent Drury from casting his
vote against the machine Mr. DrGTy said
he was not at all concerned by the charges
and that he attributed them to the Quay
ties. who. he said, sre afraid 10 show their
faces and ere hiding behind the Demo-
crsts. He says when the Legislature meets
nsvt week he VIII be on hand TO face any
charges made against him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
KWANG HSU's DETHRoNEMENF.
Reported Aet OF chIna,,s Do.vaEer
Empress DiscreditesI Here.

Reported Act of Chi8a,s DOwaEer
Empress Dfscredited Here.
No information mas been received at the
state Department today TO the effect that
the Empress Dowager has deposed KwaGg
Hsu and appointed a new Emperor OF
China. The State Department is disin-
ciined TO credit the report.
Minister Conger has not reported the
alleged disapproyaI o.. the Emperor of the
terms Of agreement submitted by the
members to the Chinese viceroys.
The inference is consequently drawn
that matters in Pekin are az a standstill,
partly owing to the reported Illness of Ii
Hung Chang and partly beeause the Chi
nese authorities have not as yet had sui
heient time 10 consider The terms and
prepare a response.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
PRomoTroN FOR Mr.. CHEW.
vm BE Made Deputy Auditor for the
Postofsce Department.

It was stated this morning that Noble L.
Chew. OF Indiana Assistant Register OF
the Treasury. now Acting Deputy Audito..
for the Postoflee Department, will be ar
pointed 10 the latter position. This will
be in the nature CT a promotion, as it car
.riess with it a substantial increase in sal
ary.
The transfer of aTr. Chew from the Reg
tster's Office TO tire Deputy Authorship
flor the Pestofice HapaTtm viii create
vacancy IN the sormer Office, and al
ready the report Of the proposed promo
tion has brought forward a number of ap-
plicaats for the Assistant 2egistership
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
ENQUIRY ON TRANSPORTATION
The Industrial consu,fssIon to Recon
veHe January 3.

4 ne AhaASNEfStE %Sfas ts1ISSA<stA 10 KsESOfz-
veHe January ,.
Tne Industrial Commission viii con
veae in executive session On January 5
The meetings. as usual. viii be held in
The Bliss building. The subject CT trans
portatio1 is to be made the feature Of
an extensive and thorough examination,
This viii include transportation on va
ter as we'll as on lard.
A number of witnesses have been re-
Quested TO appear before the Commission
and testify on the subject On January
4 Prof Frank Parsons. Of Boston UnI-
EersIty. viii speak on Government ownsr-
snip OF railways. MT. Parsons has 10 DE-
a special study of this question, and his
testimony promises TO be Of great II. err
est. President Baldwin. OF the Long Isl
and Railroad. and Mr.. I4ndenberger, OF
Detroit, representing the National Ticket
Brokers Association; are expected to
testify on the subject a numteT OF
commercial and labor organizations have
been invited te send representatives 1t
is expected that the subject VIII occupy
the time until January 1s.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
LONDON STOCKHOLDERS FAIL.

Result OF the Embarrassment of the
Finance Corporation.
LONDON. Tee 29.-There was great ex-
element in The West Australian section Of
the Stock Market teday. Shares of the
London and Globe Finance Corporation.
whose checks were returned yesterday,
were unstable.
The failures of four stock brokers were
announced
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
SAMUEL M'DOEAID DEAD
Auditor Norris Slayer Suceumbs
to self-Infliefed Injuries.

Rae End Came Early This Morning
at the Emergency HozpitaI-Pa-
tIeHt's Condition Had crown Worse
AIi Day YESTERDAY, NotabIy Since
the Departure of His Nephe4s,
Judge NiIIer-NoboIy with Him at
the Moment of Death Bat the Po-
Iieenaan on Duty-So Arrangements
for the Funeral UntiI H!s sIa-
tives Return TO TEis city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
ILTIMA7Bn FOR HANNA
Must Choose Between the Ship Sub
sidy and Army Bills.

The REORGANIZATION Measure AbsO-
IHteIy Necessary to the Admi'aia-
trufion's Plans in the philippines.
Senators Peftisrew, Allen, ButleF,
and Money said to Have Notified
the oiaioan That the Maritime
Bouaty scheme Mast BE with
drawn in order TO Assure Their
supsort of Military Legislation.
Party Leaders in ouandary-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
YOUNG PETFIeREw ASSAULTED.
knocked Down IN a Theatre for
Smoking Cigarette.

KANSAS CITY. No. Dec. zs.-Frank
Walrond Pettigrew, son Of the South Da-
kota Senator. sustained a fracture of the
cheekbone at the GiIliss Theatre here last
night
An usher named Frank skinner struck
him with his fist and knocked him down.
In falling. Pettigrew struck against an
iron gate. Petugrew had undertaken to
smoke q cigarette in the theatre. and.
When warned that it was against the
rules, started to argue the point. He is
viii have TO be cut open before the bone
can be set
PettigTew recently returned from ser
vice with the Beers IN south Africa
lali&utiness India Pale Ale Or cid Burton Ale
VIII put inso-unla % sleep. faey soOshe and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
Ned Foster Nsariag utx Ena.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 29-Ned Foster.
for years one Of the best-knovn sports of
San Francisco and proprietor OF the old
Bella Union Theatre. is dying N Oakland
Hospital. Of acute alcoholism Foster
made a fortune out OF the taeatre but
when the reform crusade came be had to
shut It's doors Then he vent IN the race
track where he lost most CT his money.
For several years he has been supported
By old friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
reduced Rates Via PennsyEvas.fs
RaiIroad

Account the holidays excgssion tickets between
Washington and Baltimore. Pittsbsrg. CoaneIis-
vile IolIlssoNII ETC. viii be sid December
zs * % and 81 good to return until Jaugary
1851. at a izFs and ens=thifd tor round zip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
sf.25 To baltimore and Retarn SI-25
via Fsennsyivsnia Railroad.

Tickets On sale SATURDAY and Sunday. December
% and 50 good 70 return until Monday. DeceHbe-
81 iii trains except the Congressional Llsaiesd.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29
kysnng ESQ AnnehIs fo Reaorn,e.

kyvREg Ffsu Appeals te Refornlers.
LONDON. Dec. zs.-A notification from
the Emperor Of China informs the friends
Of the reform party that ae IS returning
70 Psisin, and that he viii require their as
sistanes N the Government.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-29

Eseyv Flooring. one width. only s1.25
per isa IT. new doors $40; bright ycllez ai,se
boards, only si-s9 per 100 So n Caa Erst az
9Th ST and n. 7. are IN.