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Evening star., 1902-01-11

thing that English is taught In the schools
and is the language of practically every
body in commerce and society In the island.
This is a Danish island and has been
Danish island almost since its first discov-
cry. The English conquered 1t once, but
only held 1t a few years, when 1t was re-
turned to the Danish crown. Those few
years of English occupation have, however,
left decided mark upon the island, appear
ing most clearly in the reign Of the En-
glfsh language through every walk of -life..
There is big hospital building, which
looks as clean as If it had been scrubbed
and sandpapered. There are well-kept, lit
tie open gardens and squares, and all OF
them are as clean as an old maids parlor.
This island is producing little or nothing
for export at the present time. The great
sugar-growing industries which In former
days We're the main feature Of st. Thomas
have all been abandoned, and the big
plantations have either gone to waste or
are being used for the raising of cattle. "A
large number of these are raised to sell to
passing ships, which are glad to take on
fresh meat at this port. The son Of the is
land is fertile and deep. Close to the town
we passed a number Of little gardens
where vegetables were being raised in the
greatest abundance. This crop was also
intended for ships calling at the port
The Burning Question.
We needed but a few moments stay
at st. Thomas to discover that to the
Inhabitants ships had lost their inter-
est sugar growing was not worth talking
about and the question of hurricanes only
worth a moments passing remark. The
great, the burning question was whether
or not the island was going to be annexed
to the United States. Every second man
on the street, every storekeeper, your
driver and your boatman would all ask
your opinion of the probabilities and ex-
press his own. 1t was likewise easy to see
that with very few exceptions the commu-
nifty was earnestly in favor of annexation
Our driver said that the people were pray
ing day and night to see the stars and
stripes go up on the island and from this
magnifed opinion the statements in favor
of the island joining it's fortunes to the
United States ranged all the way down to
mild approval.
1t will be remembered that this question
of annexation to the United States is not
a new one to the people of the Danish West
Indies. 1t has been in their minds and in
their talk since 1869, when a treaty was
made by the United States with Denmark
by which the islands were ceded to the
United States, and at that time vote was
taken in the islands as to the ratification
of the SALE
The vote at that time was practically
unanimous in favor of annexation. Then
the United States Senate, in one of the
brilliant moods that have In the past been
such a striking feature In our dealings with
foreign countries, repudiated the treaty.
Evening star., 1902-01-11
Close Resemblance.

From the Chicago News.
College sons are good deal like some
fountain pens" said the potato philoso-
pher. '4They are expensive. half the Time
broke, and when you put your dependenca
" them they fail to make q mark
Evening star., 1902-01-11

Some Are Worth CuItivating.
From Puck. -,
He-"What do you think about the MI
crobes In kisses theory"
She (cheerfully)-"Tve heard that we
couldn't get along without certain kinds Of
microbes"
Evening star., 1902-01-11

The Washington Light Infantry Corps at
its recent annual meeting, elected Col Ur,u
or the I'd Regiment an honorary member,
and assigned him as engineer officer on the
staff Of the corps. Washington's birthday
will be appropriately observed. the COM
mand voting to give banquet the evening
Of that day.
Evening star., 1902-01-11

First Lieut., Pinckney w. Smith, Company
u, Sd Battalion, recently elected inspector
of rife practice of the 1st Battalion. ap-
peared before the board of examination Of
the department Of rife practice last even-
ing. 1t is understood that he met all re-
quirements, and will assume his new d Itics
IN the near future.
Evening star., 1902-01-11

Capt Nordstrom of the 22d Royal Swed-
tsh Regiment, who is visiting the United
States for the purpose of studying the mill
tary system, has been comforting with the
principal officers of the local brigade curing
the past few days.
Evening star., 1902-01-11

First Lieut.. Hal H. Leizear, inspector Of
rife practice of the Sd Battalion, who holds
the title of champion rifieman Of the United
States, has rendered his resignation. There
by the Districts brigade team is materially
weakened, and the Guard loses one Of It's
most efficient and courteous officers Lieut.
Leizear has been appointed to a position in
the mint at Philadelphh
Evening star., 1902-01-11

Major NJ. V. Tierney, chief OF ordnance,
District Militia, has been granted leave Of
absence for four months. Major Tierney
will visit Arizona In the hope of recovering
completely from the effects of his recent
serious illness.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Pictorial buf11or
Her Great Graduation Effort.

81 suppose" said Uncle Jerry to
his niece, that you have expended
much time and thought on your grad
uation effort and that it will be some
thing to be proud Of"
"Oh, yes, uncle" answered the fair
young thing. "It has the new dip
front effect and the skirt has a deli
eious flare, and the trimmings are
simply gorgeous
Tut, tut, child; mean your es-
say"
my essay? Why, uncle, when the
audience sees that dress of mine they
won't pay any attention to what
have to sayl'
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
The Hotel Guest Didn't Kick.

The Hotel Guest Didn't Kick.
The hotel proprietor was good at
reading faces.
I'VE aim to please" he said before
the guest could speak. when we have
a Kicker in the house we try to
give him something to kick about
We have a room for that particular
purpose, which we always reserve
for the Kicker and we have an alb
sent-minded waiter that we always
give him. What were you about to
remark?"
Il was about to remark returned
the guest, suddenly changing his
mind, that never knew hotel more
to my liking"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Fond of Bible READING.

Mr.. Commonstock-I sent a Bible to
my boy at college, and requested him
to read the chapters which l had
marked. Then in each of those chap
ters 1 placed SIS bill. Z.
Mr.. Famlyman = Ali A good
scheme. Do you think he read them?
Mr.. Commonstock-I guess so, for
he's just mailed me the Bible, asking
that 1 mark some more chapters and
return as soon as possible
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Bound to Have Hls Beer.

Deacon De Good-Here, waiter, I'm
afraid to drink city water. I'll have
to take beer
Waiter-That isn't city water, Sir
It's a pure spring water, bottled in
the mountains especially for this es-
tSblishment. Several distinguished
chemists and physicians have pro-
nounced it the finest water ever
served.
Deacon De Good-Um-bring some
beer, anyhow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Another Rash Remark.

81 think the seventeen-year locust
is an interesting study" observed the
lady of uncertain age.
1T must be-" we answered thought
lessly, especially to one who has
traced them down from generation to
generation"
But, of course, it was her own
fault that she took it personally.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Full of Goodness.

What makes your billy so meek
and mild these days?" inquired the
first nanny goat.
He's got religion, 1 guess" said
the other
You don't say?"
''Yes, he ate a Bible the other day."
Catholic Standard and Times.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Looking for Excitement.

"You can't tell me-" said young Mrs.
Torkins, that poker is as good game
as progressive euchre."
why not?" asked her husband.
There isn't enough excitement.
I've known men who have played DO
ker for years without getting angry
and not speaking to each other. Such
a thing doesn't often hapnen in pro-
gressive euchre"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Deceptive Appearances.

Its a pretty bad-looking lot they've
hauled in this morning" said his city
cousin, who was showing him the
sights of the city.
YES said the visitor from tha
interior, looking them over. who's
that red-nosed old fellow in the chair1
He's about the toughest looking OF
them"
"Shl That's the Police Magis
trate."
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
In the Mules Favor. .

would you like to trade your mule
for this automobile?" asked the face
tious tourist.
mo, suh," answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkiey. EFF a mule gifts contrary,
you kin allu depen on him to move
when he gifts hungry. But when a
automobile balks de case is hope
less"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
The Eminent Lawyers client.

What" asked the eminent Grim
inal lawyer, sis your friends de-
fense?"
THAT depends altogether on you" ="
replied the friend of the accused. "If
he had one we would be consulting a
cheaper lawyer"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Tethered by Fate.

"They say young Foley has been
wandering in his mind lately" said
one man to another.
Well" was the heartless reply,
from what I've seen and heard of him
he's safe enough; he can't wander very
far"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21

Prayed Freddy-Whisky,
Barender-What
had lying pool
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
The Picture Show.

Good thing young Swift got off
about Dobley's latest picture"
THE picture of the wrecked sailors
on the barren island?"
"Yes; named by Swift No Sale
from Day to Day New York
Times.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21


the
through them
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Sure Test.

How can you tell real cut glass
from the imitation?" asked Mrs. Gas
well.
you can't always" said Mr.. Gas
well, 'but when anybody offers you a
piece of real cut glass for Is cents
don't buy it,"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21

dirty? mo
Bobby tell the class
Slimson's
Bobby-Cause
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21
Denver Directory.
SADDLES and HARNESS

Will breechtng
for s27; go Steel
Horn Stock sad
die for $40; $50
Steel Horn saddle
double cfncha
for SIS. Do not
be deceived by
worthless irnita-
tions but send
your order direct
to us and get the
best genuine oak
tauuad harnaaz
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-21

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Gticura s;??:i : SS:$; : .2 @ :: s:s * {: :::;
an
Chterhous London French Ii
.
ito uofl
Put pocket val, containing
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
SAYS WOODWARD CONFESSED
Fellow Prisoner Claims He Admitted
Killing Camden Boys.

Nillln9 Namden BOYS.
Camden, n. j., NOV. 15.-Just before
Judge Garrison, of the Camden county
court, dismissed the jury which IS try
ing Paul Woodward, for the day yes
terday, John Hogan, a former saloon
keeper Of Gloucester City, who is serv-
ing a sentence for illegal liquor selling,
gave testimony OF a sensational char
acter. He alleged that Woodward had
confessed to him in Jail that he had
taken young Jennings and Coffin into
the chestnut woods and giving then
strychnine mixed with wafer. then
robbed them, and subsequently left the
boys to their fate.
While Hogan was testifying Wood
ward leaned over to his counsel and in
audible tones said: That man is a
liar"
Hogan said that Woodward had con-
fessed to numbering the lads volun-
tarily. He added that the accused
youth also told him that he had thrown
the stolen watch and ring into the Della
ware river in order TO compel County
Detective John Smith to put on a div
ing suit to search for them.
Prior to the saloonheeper taking the
stand Joseph Jennings, father Of one
of the murdered boys. and three sons
testified, as did also Detective Smith
Their testimony was corroboradve, but
not sensational.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
CHARGED WITH ExToRTION
Army officer and Reporter Tried ts
Hold Up Improvement Company.


New York. Nov. ia man giving
the name of Harry A. Williams, but
who the police declare Is Henry Will
son, for many years chief clerk and
civil engineer in the department of the
east, U. s. A., with Offices IA the army
building in this city, was arrested last
night on a charge of extortion. Benja-
min f. Whitmore, who says he is a re-
porter, was arrested with him on a
similar charge.
The two men are accused OF trying to
hold up the Water Front Improvement
Company of Jersey City, which is en-
gagged in filling in crib work on Rikers
Island in the East river under contract
with the street cleaning department.
The men are charged with extorting
$4,000, which the police say was given
to them in marked bills, under threats
Of stopping the work of the company
by causing to be withdrawn an army
tug, a dredge and some scows which
had been loaned in order to expedite
the execution Of the contract.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
WOULD NOT SHOOT
THE TIED BEAR
First Trophy Did Not Fall to
the Gun of President
Roosevelt
HE MISSED A SHOT At BRUIN

Smedos. Miss. Nov. 15-A lean black
bear, which weighs 2S5 pounds, is
hanging up at the PRESIDENTS camp on
the Little Sunnower but to the regret
of the entire party The first trophy of
the hunt did not fall to the presidents
Winchester. The bears trail was
struck by the hounds soon after the
party started yesterday morning
The members Of the party, except the
president. Mr. Foote, Mr.. Parker and
Holt Collier. had been stationed at the
various crossings, and as soon as the
dogs gavc tongue the president and his
guides plunged through the dense un-
dergrowth. Within q few minutes the
dogs showed the direction the quarry
was taking and Holt Collier, with the
instinct OF an old bear hunter. imme-
diately made up his mind where the
animal would come out. To save the
president needless hard riding through
the brush, he directed Mr.. FOote to
take the president along the trail to a
certain cut OFF. This was done, and the
president ard Mr.. Foote rode to the
assigned ton. On their way several
swamp were jumped up, but no
effort wal made to get a shot at them.
Then for several hours the president
and Mr.. Foote waited. The trail of the
bear carried the yelping hounds out Of
hearing, and shortly after noon Mr..
Foote abandoned hope that the quarry
would come back their way, and he and
the president returned to camp for
lunch Had they remained the presi-
dent would have had a shot, as the
bear, with the pack at its heels, crossed
at almost the exact spot which Holt
had indicated.
About mile beyond this point
bruin, exhausted by his long race, ran
into a water hole and turned upon the
dogs. They were all over him in an
instant. The poor beast was too ex-
hausted to make much of a fight, but
he grabbed one of the hounds by tho
neck and crushed it through its spine,
killing It instantly. AS the bear was
making a swipe with its paw al another
dog, Holt Collier jumped from his
horse, and, clutching his rife, knocked
the game over with blow on the head
Then he blew his horn in token that
the quarry had been brought to bay.
A messenger was sent back for the
president. Meantime Holt roped the
bear and tied him to a tree. When the
president arrived he would neither
shoot it nor permit it to be shot.
put it out Of its misery" said he to
Mr.. Parker, and the latter ended its
life with his knife.
IF the colonel had stayed whar l put
him." said the aggrieved Holt, che
would 'er done got this yere one"
None of the small army Of newspaper
men and photographers who followed
the president here succeeded in reach
ing camp. Two of. the correspondents,
however did succeed in getting within
half mile of camp. They procured
horses and followed a blazed trail un-
til they were stopped by two negro
guards with guns.
"You have no legal right to stop US"
declared the correspondents.
"This is the only law we know" re-
piled the nego, tapping his shot gun.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
TESTING SUBMARINE BOATS
Ehe Moccasln and Adder Give Promise
Of Excellent Results.

creenport, l.. l., Nov 15.--rhe tests
Of the Holland submarine boats were
continued yesterday. The Moccasin
made eight runs TO standardize her
screws, and her performance gave
promise of excellent results in the later
trials. This was followed by the tor
pedo test Of the Adder She ran a mile
submerged, turning while under water,
and on the return trip fired her mis-
sile. She rose but twice. and was ex-
posed but S5 and 40 seconds at each
rise The torpedo went trifle to the
right of the target, owing to the swing
of the boat at the moment of discharge,
but had the object been anything larger
than a hundred-foot boat the torpedo
would have found its mark.
There was a dense fog. and this caus-
ed the Adder TO run aground. but she
foated last evening unharmed. Today
the Adder viii have her 10-milc
straight run and such other trials a.
the board directs.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
TIGER BIT CAPTAIN DAVIS
Mascot Broke Loose Yesterday Bui
Football Player Tackled and
Captured Him

Princeton, N. J., Nov. 15.-The tiger
mascot which was sent to Captain Da-
Wis, Of the football team, to be used at
the game today, broke loose yesterday
and almost escaped from the athletic
field. Captain Davis was leading 1t
out on the field, when the animal sud-
denly slipped its collar over its head
and bounded out across the gridiron.
Captain Davis and Coacn Barnard pur-
sued the fugitive, and after a sprint OF
$50 yards the captain sprang upon it.
After being bitten and scratched badly
he succeeded, with Bannard's help, in
fastening the collar on its neck. The
active mascot was kept within the field
house until the game started today
when it appeared on the side lines.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Joseph Swain, Ii. d., was installed
as president Of Swarthmore College,
near Philadelphia, today.
Lieutenant George B. Rice, U. s. N,
has resigned. He was appointed to
the naval academy from Kentucky in
1892.
Alonzo Ryan. of the United States
signal corps who saw service in the
Philippines, committed suicide yester-
day by shooting, at Highland Falls,
Ny.
Generals Corbin, Young and Wood
are preparing an elaborate report OF
their observations of the European
trmies Of the countries they recently
visited.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
Lost HIg Lie For oId eIory.

San Francisco. Nov. 15.-John Ny
strom, a Swedish sailor on the United
States army transport Sumner. sacri-
feed his life while attempting TO save
an American flag which had been torn
by a great wind from the stern Of the
vessels steam launch He plunged in
to the water and secured the banner,
but was caught by the strong ebb tide
and drowned before he could be reached
by boat.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
WOMAN Is 1ss YEARs Do
Mrs. Mcdonald In Good Health Enjoys
Comfort Of a Corn Cob PIPE.

IT'S NlNLgMelA ~ NAbSA AANeA~N r-tfle@ %
Comfort Of Corn Cob Pipe.
Philadelphia, Nov 14.-A woman who
has the proud history of living before
the birth of the American republic
celebrated her 1880 birthday anniver-
sary yesterday in the Home for Aged
and Inhrm Colored Persons in West
Philadelphia yesterday. She is Mary
Mcdonald, born November IA. 1870.
Mrs Mcdonald enjoys good health
though she has suffered several times
in recent years from sickness, which
threatened to end her life. She weighs
IS pounds, and finds her greatest COM
fort in a corn cob pipe. She began her
career as a slave on the farm of Reese
Howell at Valley Forge, and among
the many interesting recollections she
has is Of the men of the Continental
army during the winter they spent at
Valley Forge.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
Yaln MINI en- shoot.

Princeton, n. j., Nov. 15-The annual
intercollegiate gun shoot yesterday af-
ternoon on Princeton's grounds was
won by Yale, with a score Of 206. Har-
ward was second, with 205, and Prince
ton third, with 2O4, Pennsylvania be-
ing last, with 176. H. Archer, Of the
Princeton team, won the individual
championship by making the largest
score. He killed AZ birds out Of a pos
sible 80, which broke the former record
of 46. The shoot was the closest eyel
made in the intercollegiate matches.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
RAILROADS
=, ,BAI EIM0RE One
IA's nlp
klAIA ROAD

schsuuie IN efrect May Il. 1902.
All trains illuminated with Pintsch
light
% Express trains
Trains leave Wilmington. Delaware
svenue station. for
NEW YORK, week days, sE8. $50.
u.6f a m; -l2N, Ass. s6.1g (ROyal Linn
ted. ia .l065 D. m. Sundays. 'B.26
gE LIN a. m; '2be, '6is Royd Lin
PHILADELPHIA. week days. sb.26, sac,
't.4h, i20, 500, $40. 1853. 1857 a m.
'i2.l. 'z56, AIS. Ass, '5.19 Qioyal Linn
'5.2e, 100 $50, '9.fO. 1853. si1S5 a. M. '256
$40 '6.l9 CRoyal Limited, s.a5. '7i2. e5s
CHESTER. week days. $50 .ss, z2o
'e,uy, 's.fo, 'l0b3, l0.bl a. m; Bis. ass, $40
q y, 800. 'l0b5 D M Sundays. 40. S.6o
'e.tu. iobS 'u.s5 a. m: $50 6s5. sa42. sf
/ 'l0M y. m.
Atlantic city. week days. .t45 and wv
a. m, .l2.2i, s2.bG and sig d. m (Royal
imitedl Sundays, 40 a. M. '5i9 .. M.
Cape May and Ocean City. week days.
= q m, '2bs p M. sundays. TO a. m,
sea Isie city. week days. se6 m.
s2.be y. M. Sundays, '5.26 a. m, s2.5G D. IN.
Baltimore and Washington, week days,
ti<' 'ao4 nm a. m; 'l2l. '2og. $40,
10Y $50 tRoyal LAmited), sS.0i. siC.n =
a. Bundays, 'f14, e6O4 a. m s124 s2O9
taO, $50 CRoyal Limited, 'sei. '1oia ,.
] N.
Baltimore and way stations, week days,
IS a. m, fSO D. M. Sundays. 9.05 = M,
a.U y. m
Newark. week days. '4i4 $50, 'sO4.
u.u a. m; 'l24, $50. '452, 612, 'SO1 +. no
,undays, Ala, 'sOt, s'O5 a. m; III x
Pittsburg. week daps - a M; .Ass
l0n Gays. 'S.0i a m; '940
/ 'iO.1s y. m
chicago, daily, 500 a. m; 40 D. m.
Cincinnati and St Louis, sA1l a. no (:
LA 'l0.ls p. m dauy.
hinGerly accommodation. week days
so =. m; $50, 6.lz D m. Sundays. 006 a
a.; b.Si, 1S2 d. m.
Landenberg accommodation. week days,
tbz m.
NAvE MARKET STREET STATION
for Baltimore. week days. $50 D. n
Landenberg, week days. $50 a. m; 2b0,
20 .. m. Sundays, $40 a. m; $50 D. m.
nington, week daya, '335. $50, s7.30, 1890,
1855 a. IN. 1890. rS7, 2i5, s30e ef17,
no, $780, s5S (Royal Lmltedl. 600, $50
'7f6. '9a snB .. m. Sundays. sA@,
7.io, 500. 1000 a. m; 'l25e, III. AIS. slos
.s5. '5f Royai Limited). $50. '72e, 's.ss
i0W y. m.
Royal Limitsd" n composed exclu-
Eivoly OF Pullman parior. observation
md dining cars. No extra fare except
| regular Pullman charge.
Delmarvia Telephone. No. l91.
Rates to Western points lower than via
Any other line.
= A. MILLER. Passenger AEeet, VII
ID. b. NARrrN. Manager OF Passenger
i'rsnic
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
min llrnn Rednctlon Of Postaae.

washington, Nov. ia radical re-
duction of the postage rates on mails
70 the leading commercial nations OF
Europe will be urged upon congress at
the coming session by Postmaster Gen.
eral Payne. 1t is confidently expected
that in case the project is carried
through to successful execution, oul
foreign trade will be greatly stimu-
lated. 1t is believed that the nations
who are to be approached with a view
to being parties to the arrangements
will readily give their aoquiescence.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
Lovers Probablv prowned.

Poughkeepsie, n. T., Nov 1.-two
weeks ago James A. Waters and Miss
Kitty Mclaughlin, both of this city,
went driving, and as they did not re-
turn it was supposed that they had
eloped. Yesterday, however, the horse
and wagon they used was found in the
Hudson river here, and it is now be-
lieved the young couple were drowned.
The theory is that the horse ran away
and dashed into the river
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
Coal Operators Refuse to Make Report

Coal Operators Refuse TO Make Report
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 15. - Captain
James M. Clark, chief of the state bu-
reau Of industrial statistics, yesterday
certified to Attorney General Ell1in the
A. S. Van Wicl1le estate and A. Pardee
& Co., of Hazleton, anthracite coal com
uanies, for their refusal to make re-
port of their operations to the bureau
for the past fiscal year. The penalty
for failure to make such report is 500
and this is the first time in the history
of the bureau that any company has
refused to furnish 1t with the informa
ton requested in the blank form for
warded annually to the coal companie:
operating in Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1902-11-15
Orders By Hail. Phone Or Telegram viii Have Our PIOnp Attention
l08 AND 40 r1AKKET ST.
clovoland HrniInn nnoha.

Norfolk, Va Nov. President
Grover Cleveland passed through Nor
folk yesterday for the marshes Of Cur
rituck, where he viii be the guest of
Joseph seelinger. OF this city. on a
weeks duck hunt. With Mr.. Cleveland
are DR.. Paul Van Dyke. cf the chair of
history Of Princeton University; Ernest
Cuttings, Of Baltimore; T. Wallace
Blackstone. OF Baltimore, and Joseph
seelinger, OF this city. president Of The
club.