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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-21

Mark Twain gets off the fol-
lowing on the New York cleo
tion-''The election makes me
think of a story of a man who
was dying. He had only two
minutes to live, so he sent for
a clergyman and asked him:
Where is the best place TO go?
He was undecided about it. So
the minister.told blm that each
had its advantages Heaven for
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-21

The President speaks of
''favoring the tariff being
placed on strict business
basis" But he does not even
hint at tariff revision. 1t is al
ready on a strictly business
basis for a favored few and
against the American people.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
CHANDLER ON WAR CLAIMS
VAST WORK OF THE COMMISSION OF
WHICH HE IS THE HEAD.
Interesting QuextiOns Raised by the
Destruction of Battle ship MAINE
i'm Havana Harbor.

From, the New York Sun Today.
F,x-I-nited States Senator Wniam T.
Chandler of New Hampshire. who. on the
expiration Of his term in the Senate, was
appointed the chairman of the CUBAN
claims commission by President Mckinney
STAYED over night yesterday at the firth
Avenue Hotel on his way to Washington,
where the commission will hold meeting
TODAY Under the treaty of peace with
Spain the United States freed the Spanish
government from all obligations to this ma
tion. or its citizens, growing out of the Gu
ban fnsurrectfon which began in 1895, and
the operations of the Spanish troops during
the war between the United States and
Spain
This government took upon itself the re-
sponsibiIity OF adjusting and paying all
sI4ins of American citizens growing out or
the troubles in Cuba since 1898, and the
claims commission organized to pass
SlOn the demands which have been made.
Already claims to the amount of SiO.OOO.O 900
have been filed by American citizens with
the State Department, and others are being
filed every day
AN interesting point has been raised In
the proceedings OF the commission al
ready" said Senator Chandler last night.
"A number OF claims have been filed with
the State Department by American citizens
for damages growing out of the destruction
of the Maine in Havana harbor To adjudi-
cate these claims will require the settle
ment of two very important questions. The
first Of these questions IL whether In the
case OF the destruction Of . national ship
Evening star., 1901-06-28

1901. to construct four-room school
building on lots 81 to 8S, block 5, Kenil-
worth, complete. for the sum of $22.515, in
Guiding stone arches over main entrance
and stone name panel, and nodded bricks
for arches over windows. and using red
stone trimmings, be accepted.
That the proposal (No. u Of Gleeson Il
Humphrey, received June Is, 1901 as modi-
fed by their supplemental proposal of June
~, 1901, to construct a four-room school
building on lots 47Dtp 81 inclusive, block
4. Twtntng City. but including stone arches
over main entrance and stone name panel
and the use of rsd.stone trimmings, for the
sum OF 49, $40, be accepted.
That Mr.. William NJ. Curtis be appointed
chairman in the engineer department at
W. per day. vice W. H. Speirs. who de-
ciined appointment.
That telephone be-installed in the resi-
dence of Capt. Chester Harding, assistant
to the Engineer Commissioner, at POPS Q
street northwest.
That the dead Rouse provided for in the
appropriation bilH Of the District for the
fiscal year 1901 be constructed by days
labor under the DIRECTION of the superin-
tendent Of repairs, at an estimated cost Of
about $3.50. Il loo
That catch basins be constructed at the
northeast and northwest corners Of De-
catur place and ed street, with necessary
outlet sewer, at an estimated cost Of catch
basins of $50. chargeable to the appropria-
tion for main and pipe sewers. 1902, and OF
outlet sewer along the north side Of De-
catur place between Florida avenue and
I'D street. 81 20. chargeable to the appro-
priatton Tor suburban sewers, 1902
Evening star., 1901-06-28
ADJUDGED TO BE INSANE.
Joseph krahlinE Committed to St.
Ellzabeth's Asylum.

An inquiry was held today before JUS
tice Barnard Of the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia to determine the men
tai status OF Joseph Krahling, against
whom lunacy proceedings were instituted by
the District Commissioners a few days ago.
After hearing the statements of several
witnesses the court signed an order ad-
judging him insane and committing him to
the insane asylum for care and treatment.
krahlfng Is a baker about forty years
Of age and resides at 316 9th street south
east. He Is the man who was arrested
the night Of the 18th instant because of
his strange conduct. He caused considera-
Bile excitement in the neighborhood Of his
home about IL o'clock that night by
threatening to throw his five-year-old boy
from one Of the front second-story win
dows Of his house. Following the boys
death, which he expected would result the
father stated that he intended to end his
own life That he did not drop the lad
diplomacy of Capt F. E. Cross of the
police department. who secured admission
to the house and placed Krahling under
arrest. The subsequent details of the case
have appeared In The Star.
The sanity Of seven other persons was
inquired into by Justice Barnard, their
names being Charles G. Columbus, Thomas
Hilton, Richard Jones, Florence H. Smith
and Ida Smith. white, and William L.
Brown and Louis Scott colored. All were
adjudged insane and committed to the in
sane asylum, except William L.. Brown
who was discharged and the PROCEEDINGS
against him dismissed.
Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair represent
ed the Commissioners at the hearing
Evening star., 1901-06-28
AUDITOR PETTY,s QUERY.
Seeks a Ruling Regarding Pay of Ger.
tain Officials.

Mr.. ]. I. Petty, the auditor for the Dis
trict. has submitted to the District Com
missioners a question regarding the pay
of certain officials of the District for ser.
vices in connection with the examination
of iunacy cases, and has recommended that
the matter be referred to the controller of
the treasury for ruling. Mr.. Petty states:
"A clerk in the office of the board of
charities. who receives an annual salary of
$1,000. has been appointed by the court to
examine an alleged lunatic with a view to
testifying as to her mental condition. hav-
ing been excused from duty while conduct
ing the examination. The act of January
81, 1888. under which he was appointed,
provides a compensation of $40 per diem
for professional services rendered as afore-
said.
"One of the sanitary and food inspectors
salary OF $1,200 per annum. and the resi-
dent physician of the Washington asylum.
whose salary Is $3.50 per annum, have also
been designated by the court to conduct
these examinations.
LAS the authority for paying these fees
to officials who are in receipt of annual
salaries. for which appropriations are regu-
larry made, is somewhat doubtful, have
the honor to recommend that the question
be referred to the controller of the treas
ury for settlement
Auditor Petty raised the same question
recently in regard to the visiting physician
at the Washington asylum and the police
surgeons who conducted lunacy examina-
tions. Controller Traceweu at that time
held that the officials mentioned were en-
titled to the extra compensation.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

held that the authenticity of the papers of
the person making the claim and his identi-
ncation as the person described in them
was all that 1t was necessary to prove. He
would not permit the arbitrators @ go be-
hind the papers. Frelinghuysen declared
that the papers could be impeached only
upon proof Of fraud which would be ac-
ceptable In the courts of this country The
second thing to be proved is that the claim
ant had a valid claim against the Spanish
government. whose responsibilities we have
assumed in this matter. The other thing
Is the actual damage to the claimant.
Recently l received letters from several
or my colleagues asking what was my idea
or the general work of the commission In
my replies, 1 put down several questions
which thought we would have to decide
ana answered them yes or no, as believed
they should be answered. Then there were
great many questions such as this: How
far In International law is a government re-
sponsible to the citizens of another govern
ment for the acts Of insurgents under arms
In rebellion against the constituted al,thori-
tles! There were a whole lot of these
questions. ] looked at all of them and then
put bracket at the end Of them Then
| wrote down: 4 don't know w. E. c.
My associates on the commission said that
If that was the case they'd come on to
asnington and attend the meeting. Some
people think we have an easy lob
Evening star., 1901-06-28

any claim whatever for private damages
arises. Had the Maine been a private ship
destroyed in Havana harbor. and had 1t
been proved that her destruction was due
to the carelessness or ill-will of the Spanish
authorities. 1t is plain that every man
aboard Of her would have had a just and
equitable claim for damages against that
nation.
The method OF the destruction of the
Maine is an open question. In considering
the claims which have been made because
Of 1t the commission will first decide
whether any person aboard of her acquired
a claim against the Spanish government
because OF her destruction. There was a
national claim, because she was a national
ship. mat was matter between the gov
ernnent of this country and the govern
ment Of Spain. That claim was totally dis
tinct from any other, and the United States
by Its treaty of peace finally and for all
time settled its accounts with Spain. If 1t
is decided that no private claims arose
against the government OF Spain on ac-
count of the destruction of the Maine be-
cause she was national ship and there
fore. all claims were included in the na-
tional claim, the whole matter will be dis
posed of.
''On the other hand. if 1t Is decided that
the officers and men who composed the
crew of the battle ship would have had
personal just claims against the Spanish
government in case 1t was responsible for
the destruction of the ship, it will become
necessary for the commission to decide
whether Spain was responsible for the de-
struction of the battle ship, Spain has
never admitted that responsibility. The
Spanish government has always held that
none OF Its agents or employees were con-
cerned in the destruction of the Maine
and at one time It expressed its desire to
have the matter investigated by an inter
national tribunal. The settlement OF such
questions will be exceedingly difficult, and
it could not help but be Irritating
The claims Of American citizens against
the Spanish government for damages in
ficted by its agents during the ten-year
rebellion amounted to $30,0OO.0OO The COM
missioners scaled them down some, the to-
tai allowance to claimants being $4,000 600.
There are three points to be determined In
every claim. In the first place the claim
ant must prove American citizenship As
precedent we have to be guided by the ac-
ton Of Blaine and Frelinghuysen. Blaine
Evening star., 1901-06-28
STOCK EXCHANGE OUTING.
Excellent Dinner Served. With Fans
Menu Cards.

The outing OF the Washington stock ex-
change at Chesapeake Beach vest erday
was thoroughly enjoyed by the members
and their guests. The trip was made quick
ly and comfortably, and upon arrival at
the resort bathing was INDUCED in, and
then the various attractions of the place
received attention. Good appetites were in
evidence at the dinner table, where an ex-
cellent bill of fare was served in accord
ance with the metrical measures of the
secretary Of the board. Mr. William A
Mear1ls, which were duly set forth on fans
placed at the plates. The diners used the
fans as occasion required a breeze and
as the courses were served they con-
suited the poetical Inscription each bore
and determined wnere they were ''at."
According to the general understanding
the verdict in regard to Mr.. Mearns' effu-
sion was that II did Justice to the dinner,
and that the latter fitted the occasion
The start on the homeward journey was
mace in good time. and a tired but WE'LL
satisfied party resched the city.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

most gives me nervulous representation.
She talks hind my back and talks bout
me In front o my face. Yestidy she comes
over to my residence with a ak and says:
Come out heah, woman, and I'll knock yo'
biockhead or -
Charlotte was released on her personal
bonds after being warned by the court to
behave herself
Evening star., 1901-06-28
PUBLIC ORDERS ISSUED,
New Sidewalks and Curbs and Other
ImprOv ementn

w" S1ue"HIkB ana CUFb8 and Other
improvements.
The District Commissioners today ordered
that cement sidewalk be laid and curb re-
set on the south side Of Massachusetts, ave-
nue. northwest between 11th and 18th
streets. abutting reservation No. 6S at an
estimated cost of $577, chargeable to the
appropriation for sidewalks and curbs
around public reservations, &c.
That School street. Mt. Pleasant, from
It's south end to Park street. be macadam-
ized, at an estimated cost of 81, ,22S, charge
able to the appropriation for repairs to
roads.
That the proposal Of Pavarini & Greer
mo. ~ received June Is 1901. as modified
By their supplemental proposal Of june "A,
Evening star., 1901-06-28

Charles Lancaster, the young colored
man who was struck on the head with
stone. receiving a fracture OF the skull. at
Washington Grove Wednesday night. as
published In yesterdays Star. was able to
leave the Casualty Hospital today. He in
formed the doctor that he would remain in
the city and return tomorrow to have his
injury dressed.
young colored man who gave his name,
as Charles Ennis was arrested in Maryland
yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Gather for
the alleged assault. Ennis was so badly
frightened when placed under arrest that
he had At. He remained in an uncon-
sctous condition some time and was after
ward lodged in the Rockville jail, charged
with attempted murder. He IL said to have
been employed as a driver for Q doctor AZ
Washington Grove.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
Some Newly=Priced Wo-
mems NeckWear Out
of Saks s. Co.'s

STOCK FOR SATURDAYS SELLING.
Lawn Collars with revers, Pique Collars with
revers both lace and embroidery trimmed; Null
Automobiles and Null Barbes. in white and
grass linen: Grass Linen Collars with jacket
effect. These goods Saks & Co. sold d.
up 10 OUC. -
Crepe de Chine and Silk Searfs, yards long;
SILK Polka Dot Automobiles, Lawn Stocks, with
bows. In white. light blue and pink. gold;
Stocks in all colors, stripes and plaid effects;
Applique Lace Collars, with revers; Lawn Col
lars, with revers and square backs ~
which Saks & Co. sold up to 9Sc..... wv
silk Automobile Ties, plain and Persian ef-
fects; Lace Bolero Fronts Null Collars lace
and embroidery trimmed: Black Lawn Collars.
Grass Linen Barbe Ties and Sailor
Collars, which Saxs & Co. sold up to %n-
Beautiful assortment of Rever Collars with
round and square back, made Of all new laces.
such Point Venice Irish Point. Russian,
Battenburg and Arabian, which Saks t.
& Co. sold up to 81 so, for. ...... /C(s
This department is located In the Smith
Building 1st floor, sections i and 2.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

domestic quarrel between Charlotte
Washington and Annie Young. both coll
ored. was given an airing before Judge
Kimball today. They live on LIST street
southwest. Annie told this story:
Deed jedSe, yo' honah, this woman
Evening star., 1901-06-28
Res.1 E.tate soId at Auct,on.

Thos. ]. Owen & Son, auctioneers. sold
yesterday afternoon for John Joy Edison
and w. Clarence Duvali. trustees. square
1044 and lots 1. IA and 15 in square 1045.
containing 63,158 square feet. to c. A.
Snow for $26, ,919, about 39d cents per foot.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
From the Saks & Co.'S
Chinaware, 5th Floor,
Smith Building.

handsome open-stock pat
terms to be closed out at half price
the one a Carlsbad china, Havi-
land pattern, the other an Aus
trian china, underglazed design,
with Roman gold handles-what-
ever they are marked in plain fig
ureS the cost to you will just be
half OF that marking.
In addition, have a line OF 1sr. Tea
fldt'S Tor DC
2pr. breakfast Plates for. l0c.
~ Dinner Plates for l2[yr
~. Soup Plat-s for. Observation-Disclosures -1212c-
12c Fruit SauCPrS for Or-...--....-......... 6c,
g.. individual Buffers for. Observation-Disclosures. &c.
2pc Bone Dishes for r....--.......--..-....lO lOc.
39, Tea Bowls for. or.....-.....-.-....-.....l l9c-
T-ss. Covered Buffers for. r.---...-..----....3I BIC
81 ~ Covered Vegetable Dishes for. Toe
81 - Soup Tureens for Or.------.---......-.S 81 ~
9Sc. Meat Dishes, i5inch, for -4Sc
7Jc. Meat Dishes. L. inch, for Bic.
-. Pickle Dishes for..----.........-.... l5c.
I.tc. Gravy BuatS Tor Esc'
;ab Uncovered Vegetable Dishes for 23c.
2Oc- Cups and Sauccrs for lOc-
3gc. Cream Pitchers for or---..-..--..--...-l l9c
6.Ac- Sugar Bowls for .59c.
81 M Tea Pots f0r. .4Sc.
90. Bread Plates for ---.--......---...---.l .lSc.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
he Smith BUILDING,
Saks & Co.'s Women's,
Misses and ChiIdren's
Hosiery.

THE VALUES WHICH WE HAVE oFFFRED
THRouGHoUT THIS SALE IN THESE GOODS
HAVE BEEN PHENOMENAL. AND WE KNOW
THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HIGHLY APPRE-
GATED BY THE IMMENSE BUSINESS DONE
IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
Chfldren's Full Seamless Cotton Hose. doo,Js
heels and toes-in this lot the sizes arr
broken Saxs q Go. sold these at l2Lyc O.
per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, W.
Children's Full Seamless Cotton Hose. double
knees heels and toes-warranted fast black and
ail Sizes which safs & Co. sold at 1ILc
lsc. per pair. r..........-...........A /ZS'
special lot Of ChildreR's Misses and Boys
run Regular Made Hose-all sizes. every pair
warranted good quality which Saks IN
Co sold up to 35c. per pair. i|S'
Women's Fast Black Full Seamless Hose
double soles. heels and toes-also black with
white feet. fancy stripes and boot pattern and
full regular made Tan. which Saks t1I/
& Co. sold from l9c. TO 25c. per pr i%/2S.
Fine-gauge Fancy Cotton Hose. consisting ~
new colorings and fancy stripe every pair of
this seasons novelties which Saks & To-
Go. sold up to 39c. per pair.......... ~.
Women's Four-thread Imported Iisle Hose.
IN fancy novelty patterns, choice lot of strip,,
and boot effects. which Saks x Co. Do
sold at Soc per pair. ~1Ss
WOmen's Imported Fine All-over Lace IIsle
Thread Hose-Hermsdorf black-an entire line
OF new patterns. which Saks q Co. sold 1no
at ooc. per pair ....-..-...........c WV
This department is located in the Smith
Building. first floor section l.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

The explosion Of gasoline stove in the
apartments OF Mrs. Hugo LANCER, proprfe-
tress of the Hugo lunch room, at 1895 g
street. shortly after ociock yesterday
called out chemical engine No. 1 on q local
alarm. The damage was nominal
Evening star., 1901-06-28
Special Offerings in the
Book Department.

q p Roe's popular Romances-the very pret-
tiest titles, gotten out in dainty cloth binding.
small handy volume, special, per o.
copy
Among the titles are: Young Girls Woo
ing. Barriers Burned Away, He Fell In Love
With His Wife, Tie Hornets Nest. Lost, Yet
Found. Knight Of the Nineteenth Century, An
Original Belle. An Unexpected Result. 0Ec
Cnolce .......................
A new lot of Cloth bound fction-all copy
right stories. by the worlds best writers-$1 %
and 81. 80 listed books-among the authors you
will find Anthony Hope, John Strange Winter,
Conan Doyle. Barring Gould, Rita and host of
others equally as popular-among the titles
are The Isle Of Fantasia. A Son of Esau, The
Head of the Firm. The Fatal Pass, Countess
Redna, Canoe and Saddle, Story Of Penitent
Soul Mammon Of Unr.ghteousness, Romance OF
a French Parsonage, In the Woods How Like
a Woman, His Grace By Whose Hand, Olga's
Crime. Divorce and 200 other titles H.
just as pleasiBg-per copy. .......... ~
In the Basement Annex, Busy Corner.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
A Special Sale of Ham,
mOCkS.

You have one of the best
stocks to select from, which
gives you the pickings of one of
the largest assortments in the
city, and the prices, too, very
much in your favor.
Mexican Grass Hammocks, full IA feet long,
In fancy colors and plain white-reg- <OC
Woven Bed Hammocks, with pillow 7n
and sprea Ter, the regular 81 kind, for /SC.
Extra Large Size Woven Bed Hammocks full
color. with pillow and spreadcr, sold 0Q~
everywhere at 81 .39. Observation-Disclosures. SCl.
Our So Canvas and Woven Bed
HamInocks, with pillows and q Al
spraaders-full colors. s............. % .4S
Extra Heavy Canvas and Woven Bed Ham
mocks-ext-a large size. with pillow and spread
eT regular selling prices, 81 and e no
So.Oo. ----.----.-.. - 10
large assortment Of Fancy Golf Plaid and
Striped Canvas Hammocks, full color and full
size, with extra large pillow and spreader-
regular price from $3.50 to $500, c. 10
ihafAea- -..-'-.... .....-.--....--. Np@s1o
These goods You will find In the Upholstery
Dept--4th floor Smith building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-08
Topped Off.

The last granite block has been placed
on the new Armory. Naval Academy.
This was laid in one of the four towers.
The roof, flooring and inside work ire
main TO be done.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-08
Death Of Mr.. GEORGE H. easier.

The numerous friends Of Mr.. George
Fl. easier OF Hanover street this city,
were shocked to learn of his death at a
late hour yesterday evening Mr.. Cas-
Ter was a quiet, unassuming young man
much liked by his intimate associates tor
his generous impulses and kindly DISPOSE.
ton, and his death alter briet illness OF
pneumonia, cut off IN the flower ofyoung
manhood was a shock to them as well as
his bereaved family. He was the young
est son OF the late Capt. Marcus K. Cas-
Ter and is survived by his mother, a
brother and married sister who resides in
New York state. The sympathies oil all
who know them are extended to the be-
reaved and widowed mother.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-08

Marion Rookie, manager for T. M
Thompson, large importer OF fine mill
merry at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue. Chi
cago, says: "Dnring the late severe
weather | caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my milliners was taking Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold
at that time, which seemed to relieve her
SO quickly that bought some for my
self. 1t acted like magic and began to
improve at once. am now entirely well
and feel very pleased to acknowledge its
merits. For sale by Feldmeyer Bros,
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-08
Plano TUNING and Gaining.

VIM. MUHLMEISTER, IS West ST.,
specialist at Tuning and Repairing Pianos
and Organs, and also Gaining Chairs
If work is not satisfactory. money re-
funded. Lately a graduate from the
Maryland School fer the Blind at Balti-
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