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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
Question of Acquirement May Come
Before Congress.


Before Congress.
1t Is possible that the question of the
requirement of the Danish West Indies by
the United States may be presented for the
consideration of Congress at its coming ses-
sion. Last winter the Danish government
offered to sell the islands to the United
States for the sum of $3.0OO,Oo0 and 1t Is
understood that at that time Germany was
negotiating for the purchase of the Islands.
discussion. of the matter In the news
papers brought forth the announcement
that Germany had dropped all negotiations
in the matter out of Difference to the wishes
of the United States, which country would
have considered the occupation OF the
islands by any European power as an IN
fringement of the Monroe doctrine
Although the requirement of the Danish
Islands is still a subject of negotiations
between the United States and Denmark
there have been no developments IN the
matter for several months past, and IL Is
said that their requirement by this gov
eminent is no nearer contamination now
than 1t was last winter.
The islands in question are the St CroiX,
st. Thomas and St John, three small
islands off the eastern coast of Porto Rico
They have ceased to be of any value to
Denmark, and. indeed. have become an
actual source of expense to her since their
sugar has been excluded from the United
States market; and st. Thomas has ceased
to be, as it used, a port for the trans
shipment of cargoes from large vessels to
smaller vessels bound to smaller ports.
Two previous attempts have been made
to induce the United States to purchase the
islands. Secretary Seward, in 1865. made
negotiations with Denmark to buy them,
but the treaty was repudiated by the Sem
ate. In 1892, and again just before the
war with Spain, steps were taken in the
same direction, but nothing was accom-
plished.
The islands. it is claimed, have a two
fold value for the United States. The pos
prevent their falling into the hands of any
European power, and it would also provide
the United States with the only available
harbor in the West Indies suitable for a
coaling and naval station for large ships in
all weathers. 1t is thought that the best
harbOrs of Porto Rico would require the
use of GOLFERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Dr. StaffOrd's Theme,

Rev. DR.. Stafford will preach tomorrow
in St. Patricks Church. He will continue
his subject of last sermon. Christ In
Gethsemane" The following musical pro-
gram will be rendered: The special mass,
written by Prof. Gumprecht. 'Missa de
Beata Moria Virgine.'' will be sung for the
first time in st. Patricks Church. Mrs.
Rogers will sing Mascaroni's Ave Maria
with violin obligato; Veni Creator. tenor
solo. by Melville Hensey; prelude to Lo-
hengrin, for organ. and postlude Triumphal
March (by Jules Grison), by Mr.. Gum
prechht. The choir Is augmented by a
large chorus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

A Canadian gentleman, Casey by name
was appointed to government place which
technically had to be occupied by a lawyer
which Mr.. Casey was not. The benchers
of the Law Society. however, undertook to
obviate the technicality, and appointed one
OF their number as a special examiner to
examine him as to his knowledge of the
law.
well, Casey" said the examiner, what
do you know about law. anyway
ITO tell the truth replied the candidate,
IT don't know a single thing"
The examiner reported stating in his af-
fidavit that he had examined Mr.. Casey
as to his knowledge of the law. and, to the
best of his Information and belief, he had
answered the questions entirely correctly"
Mr. Casey was admitted to the bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
An Observant Man.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
How does 1t come" the pretty grass
widow asked, that you never married?'
Well said the rich bachelor, you see
/ had five brothers"
"Yes?'
"All older than myself. In fact. my
brother who is next to me IN the family
was ten years old when I was born"
But don't see what that had to do with
your prejudice against matrimony."
Wait! They got married before / could
have a chance. and I've always had a habit
OF noticing things"
So she walked away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
BREA1HED THE GAS
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF MR.. VIM. H
sTALEE, THE PHOTOGRAPHER.
Found Dead at His Office This Morn
fns-Ho,v 1t Occurred-Turn-
ed the Key.

William H. Stalee. the photographer, was
found dead in bed at his place OF BUSINESS
No l1O7 street northwest. about CLOCK
this morning He had died at an carry
hour this morning from the eHects OIL III
haling Illuminating gas. The circumstances
under which death had occurred showed
plainly that it was purely accidental ana
Coroner hewitt gave certihcate accofu-
ingly.
Mrs. Stalee was at the family residence
at Brookland when she learned OF her NUS
bands death.
Mr. Stalee had been very busy curing
recent weeks and in the habit OF WORKING
late at night. He was thus engaseo ias.
night until about midnight; On acco,,'t % %
the lateness of the hour he conciuueu 70
sleen in a room on the third floor OF MS
gallery where he had often spent ms
nights instead of going to ms SUBJ !oi =.
home. This room is very sInaii, ano hains
was a gas stove, the connection oeins
made at a bracket in the wall Inc Key "
the bracket and that in the stove coiihec.
ton are close to each other, anu the s.oNe Q
key is very loose 1T Is peneSeo III taa ,nrr, I'D
Mr.. Stalee got ready to retire ne turned
the key to extinguish the nght, anu III 81
doing accidentally turned the other ne ~
which caused a flow of gas through me
stove Because of the size of the room IL
required but a short time for it to become
filled with gas. Nothing was known CT me
fatal accident until shortly after O'Clock
This morning when John Catcher, coloreo
boy employed in the gallery caileu " w
his early morning work.
Found Dead.
Soon after John reached the second moor
he noticed the odor of gas In the rooms
and going to the third floor, he found thae
his employer was dead. He informed peo-
pie in the neighborhood of what ne hau
found and the police were also notlned.
Policeman Herndon called at the photo-
eraph gallery and doctor was also SUM
moned 1t was apparent that death had
occurred several hours before the BODY was
found and there was nothing that could De
done except to call in the coroner Dr.
hewitt called and made an investigation,
giving a certificate of accidental death. as
stated The deceased was th1rty-siX years
old He leaves a wife and one child, the
latter daughter thirteen years old.
Mr. Stalee was born in Nova SCOTIA
Fourteen years ago he came to this city,
and for a time he was employed in =. NJ
Bells Photographic establishment on Penn
plates and other paraphernaia of the late
at the F. street place for several years.
Coroner Gives Certificate.
After the coroner had given certificate
of death the body was removed to the I'M
dertaking establishment of r. s. Cain, on
18th street. where it was prepared for burial
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet
been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Shit Dismissed.

An order has been issued by Judge Hag-
ner finally dismissing the suit brought by
Ashea Waba against Clifford w. Grant,
manager of the Little Egypt Burlesque Co..
and Eugene Wellington. former manager
of the Bijou Theater. this city. Ashea
Waba is better known as Little Egypt "
and came into fame through the Seeley
dinner incident in New York. She for
merly played in Grants company, but, be-
ing released. she sought to have him pre-
vented from using her stage name in con-
nection with the show. Judge Hagner said
the cause was unconstitutional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Good News From Liberia.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
Commercial progress is reported from LII
IBERIA. If this Is not Of great Importance
to the world it is sufficiently unexpected
to be striking. Persons who were not so
sanguine to expect tina. settlement to
solve the problem of American slavery, at
least expected 1t to grow and flourish and
surpass the English and other white colo
MES in the dark continent. All sorts Of ex-
cuses have been made for its sluggish de-
velopment, but the fact remained the same
that 1t did not prosper. Now there are re-
ports of commercial enlargement and real
signs of prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Suit Against Railway,

John May. jr, administrator of the es-
tate of John Clarence May, deceased, has
filed suit against the Metropolitan Railroad
Company for 10000 damages. John Clar-
May the threeyear-old son of the
plaintiff and was killed by the electric cars
near SD and streets in Georgetown April
. last. Hugh T. Taggart and o. II. Budlong
are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
VIII of Capt. Lancaster.

The will of the late Captain James N.
Lancaster Of the Sd Artillery, United States
army. was filed today for probate in the
office of the register of willis. He leaves
ali of his property to his wife, Cleffey L.
Lancaster. The will was made at Wash
ington barracks. and bears original date of
February IL. 1895 An additional date,
April q, 1893. Is also on the testament,
which is witnessed by three officers Of the
Sd Artillery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
ExasperRting Woman.


FROM The PhIIadeIphIa Press
Mrs. Towne-"My husband you know is
a chronic kicker Well, l made him awful
ly mad last night. We were going to the
theater. and
Mrs. Browne-"kept him waiting longer
than usual while you got dressed, eh?"
Mrs. Towne-"No, | got ready so quick
ly he didn't have anything 10 kick about,
and that made him furious"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Probate Court-Justice Cole.

In re Wash B. Williams, guardian; state
ment for account filed. Estate of James M.
Lancaster; will dated April n. 1898, filed.
Estate of Andrew ]. Hart: petition for let
tiers of administration and waiver of clta-
ton filed. In re Louis G. FreeWalt ct al.
(minors): order appointing Rev. John G.
Butler guardian bond $1,000. Estate of
Rosa Barbra Freewalt: will admitted to
probate and letters testamentary granted to
George F. Graham: bond, $1,000. Estate of
Otto klott; account passed Estate of ThoS.
Francis Lane; order granting letters of ad-
ministration to Lucille Blackburn Lane;
bond. $4,000. Estate of Charles Warren;
petition for letters of administration filed.
Estate of Andrew ]. Hart: order granting
letters of administration to Flavius j. Fish
er; bond $500. Estate of David Wilson; or
der admitting will to probate. Estate of
Mary Wilson; do. In re Charles Howlin ct
al. (minors); order appointing Alta S. Rus
sell guardian bond $500. Estate Of Robert
S. Davis: will admitted to probate and let
tiers testamentary granted to r. Ross Perry
and ]. Holdsworth Gordon; bond, Sc 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

For q Cold In the Head
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Cole.
Wander agt. Randall: sealed verdict or
dered Gottlieb agt. Schneider: motion for
new trial overruled. Dugan agt. Diemer:
do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Hafe'S
Honey of
HOrehOumd
!. and Tar

1t will stop your cold and its dis
comforts; prevent the coming of the
more serious troubles that follow
colds. At all druggists. Take only
Hale's. 25c., soc. and Sic per bot.
tie; largest size cheapest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 2-Justice Barnard.
Patterson agt. Prior ct al; auditors re-
port confirmed. Kingsbury agt. Kings
bury; divorce a vim mat. granted. Col
trane agt. Baltimore Building and Loan As
ISOLATION; order authorizing receivers to set
tie claim against Charles E. Wise.
Circuit Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bingham.
McDevitt agt. lexington and Soldiers
Home Railway Company; motion in arrest
of judgment filed.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
Foley agt. Thurm: verdict for plaintiff for
s51615. Bippus agt. Richards; commission
ordered to issue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Today You Cough and

and wish you had never been born.
Then today is the day to take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Coroner Gives Certificate.

After the coroner had given a certificate
of death the body was removed to the I'M
dertaking establishment of r. 8. Cain. on
7th street. where it was prepared for burial.
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet
h1n nnrnDlntad
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07
"A Big Fire In st. Louis,
FOUR RlocEs DESTROYED
One Fireman Killed And Nine Injur-
ed--Loss $l,500,0O0.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb, Property
to the estimated value of ~ 100000
was burned today, The greater part
Of four blocks and their contents,
between third and sixth streets and
Franklin avenue and Morgan street
in the heart of the retail section,
destroyed. One fireman was killed
and nine others were injured more
or less seriously and five or six
citizens slightly hurt. None of the
injured will die US far as is known
tonight.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

The Galveston Tribune declares
that ex. Congressman Gresham will
be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for this district. Itmay
be that Gresham can defeat Hawley
in Galveston county, but whether
he can defeat the smooth republican
leader in this district is doubted by
many. With Gresham and Hawley
in the field, we give Hawley the
district by at least 1900 yotes.-
New Ulm News.
Brother Yates, you are away off
in your calculations; you don't know
Galveston. If Gresham is the can
didate, Hawley will not run and il
Hawley should be the candidate,
Gresham will not. Either one OF
the men will suit Galveston.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

THE cowardly assassination Of
Senator Goebel Mt Frankfort, Ken
lucky. is II stain on the fair name
of the old blue grass State, that will
never be fully etfaced. While not
directly implicated, the republicans
are responsible for the act. They
permitted armed bodies of men to
camp in the state house yard and
sleep in the state house, which was
contrary to all law and order.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

The actions of the republican
governor of Kentucky in summon
ing armed men 10 Frankfort, are
rapidly convincing the country that
Mr.. Goebel was not so very far
wrong when he denounced republic
can corruption and intimidation at
The election.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

RECENT railway statistics show
that the export of grain BY way OF
Southern ports has increased enor-
mously in comparison to That from
New York aud other northern ports
The South is the coming country.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

The paper trust is the most in
excusable one in the whole country,
for it lays tax on intelligence.
Almost any means are justidable in
fighting it and the decision of the
United States supreme courtagainst
its stockholders, viii cause wide
spreading rejoicing.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

There are few ailments so unconi-
Portable rs piles, but they eau be
easily cured by using TABLElVS
BUCKEYE PILE DIN AlENT. Re
lief follows its use, and anyone suf-
feling from piles can not afford to
neglect to give itn trial. Price. 50
cts. in bottles, tubes IS cts. For sale
by Aug. Grave.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady.
cured of her Deafness and Noises in
the Head BY Dr.. Nicholsons Arti-
fetal Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his Institute, 50 that deaf people
unable to procure the Ear Drums
may havo them free. Address No.
l1747 The Nicholson Institute, 7S0,
Eighth Avenue, New York.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

THERE has been another change
Of venue in the Virgil Gallaher
case, A jury could not be obtained
in BmEoria county and the case
has been moved to Dewitt county.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

TaE Atlanta Constitution says:
the changing sentiment in regard
to ourduiy in the Philippine Islands
is remarkable as showing the tri-
umph of right ideas in regard
therefor
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

WANTED Honest nun or woman
~ to traveller large house salary
SG5 monthly AND expenses $, with in
crense; position permanent; inclose
self-addIessed stamped envelope.
MANAGER, $50 Caxton Bldg Chicago +.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07
L WAR NOTE.

Il thousand dead on the hilltop,
And II thousand in the glen;
Bat the battle fun is just begun:
"Send on more men-more men"
Frank; L. Stanton in The Atlanta
Constitution.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

PRINMNG paper has gone up 70
per cent. in price. Nearly double
the old price.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

TIE Eoakum Times says if the
price of printing paper continues to
rise, they will Ike compelled to
increase the subscription price Of
she paper.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

Hon. r. @. MILLsis being spoken
of as an opposition candidate to
aSayers, for governor of Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

NEVERTHELESS, Notwithstanding
General Butler stated there would
DE no turning back" he turned
back"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

BAcHEILER Il Gothic large New
Orleans bucket shop house, failed
l~st Thursday, with liabilities Of
nearly half million dollars.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

THE FIRST number of The Moulton
Eagle reached this Office last Satur-
day. 1t is a seven column folio, is
neatly gotten up and we'll printed.
1t has IL good list Of advertisers for
the initial number. The publishers
are Goeth & Menefee and they say
they have entered the field to stay.
The GAZETTE wishes them Il full
measure of success.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

SUPPOSE 40,000,000 Beers should
declare war against a quarter Of q
4nillion E., eashmen. What would
taappen 7
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-02-07

On ACCOUNT of the string events
in. Kentucky and South Africa, the
philippine scrap has been almost
forgotten.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-30

Ter. when Informed of the movement
last night. said:
''rhe scheme Is not only feasible. hut
laudnble. The manner In which the
present County Commissioners have
raised their own salaries and the way
they have carried on the cOunty's bus
mess Is little short>of scan,lalous. Most
of the men nominated for County Com
missioner. either on the Republican or
Democratic ticket. are representative
Of nothing but themselves. trust that
the Young Mems Voters League will
not find 1t necessary to nominate new
ticket, but will he able to select enough
good men from the two tickets and rec
Ommcnd them to the independent vot-
ers."
!. V. Farwel1. Jr.. said:
"rhe Young Mems Voters League
will attempt to Introduce spirit II
nOn.partlsanshlp into county affairs. as
was done by the Municipal Voters
League In the city election. 1t II time
that men should he elected 10 handle
county funds who are able to do 80
without too much Of the money stick.
ing TO their hands. Either an entirely
new ticket or the Endorsement Of the
best men nominated by the other par
ties will accomplish this purpose"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-30
Jurors in Our Courts
Cannot Get Their
Pay.
Because II They Did They Would
Not Have to Shave Their
voutbers.

The sharks are not satisfied with
using the City Treasurer's office as II
collection agency.
They use the courts to increase their
riches.
The Jurors In our courts of record
have not received their money since
last November. and 1t Is openly
charged that there is combination
between certain county officials and the
sharks to prevent the jurors from get
ting any money unless they get II from
the sharks by shaving their vouchers.
II IL u well.known fact that the
sharks do about as they please In the
County Building. and 1t II an equally
well-known fact that certain county of.
ticials stand I'm with the sharks and, II
IL believed by many. "whack up" with
them.
This Ii a fine state Of Affairs. truly
when the sharks can cOerce and
squeeze the men who sit as Jurors In
our courts of justice.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-30

There are generally half dozen Of
be the platform ami men Of we'll
known Integrity and business ability
will be the candidates.
Tuesday President Hervey II, DOrr
Of the league announced that the young
voters Of the county are determined tO
see that efficient and reputable men
were put up. who might he trusted to
take care of the cOunty's welfare. The
slate has not been decided upon. but
Marvin \. Farr. cX-Presilcnt OF the
Real Estate Board. IL named to head
the list. and such men as John Gerts,
the great piano manufacturer; Henry
McGurren. capitalist: Charles G. Brey-
or, Paul o, Stensland, Joseph i. Junk,
+. j. Switzer. a. e, Powers, Edwin
*, Walker, Arthur \. Taylor. Roger
sherman, Robert IL. McMurdy, l.. o.,
Goddard, Andrew =, Work, W. W.
Baird ana Marvin A, Farr will make
up the personnel of the ticket
That prominent business men may be
Influenced To accept the offices II Is
planned to have the time of meetings
OF the hoard changed from afternoon
to night. ana these only once or twice Il
month, instead of weekly. 1t Is propos.
ed by the league 10 reduce the salaries
of the commissioners from $1,000 to
$1,000 yearly, that of the president
from $4,000 to S4,5O0 or 5000, and that
of the superintendent of public service
from $1,000 to $4,000. Mr. Dorr said
",fhe young voters of this county
thought some help was near when the
Republican party started to throw Out
the present inefficient county board,
hut We're disappointed when Just as
bad Il lot was nominated by that party
Then the Democrats put up u ticket
wholly as incompetent as the Republi.
can ticket. We therefore must vote for
a bad ticket or put up one of our own
choice. The latter course we will
adopt, ana ! am assured that men of
such high standing in the community
will accept the nomination that we
shall easily win OUT Sigmund Zels-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-30
HEYMAN.Is ARRESTED.

Loan Artist Pulled Up for Receiving
stolen Property.
\. =. Iieymnn, u pawnbrokcr. at 1O6
Clark street. was arrested Tuesday by
Detectives Bugaic nnd Flynn. Of cen
tral station on n charge of receiving
stolen property. The charge Involves
the possession of u voucher for x1S re-
ccivcd recently from the jury commits
sioners. for services rendered by Geo.
NJ. Lane. 31N Cottage Grove avenue.
Monday morning man entered Hey
mans establishment and presenting the
paper secured the money which Il call
cd for.
IIeymnn later discovered the order
had not been indorsc,l, ana seeing