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The evening times., 1899-12-05
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
\ Statement of the Facts in the
Case.

The contract of the Maritime Canal
| feited by the Nicaraguan Government on
the 10th of October on the ground OF non-
| fulfllment within the ten years term
stipulated in the contract. The Maritime
Canal Company has lodged a protest
against this action, alleging rights in the
premises which appear worthy of consid-
Grafton. This Government expects IL at
and fair hearing upon the merits of the
case
The Nicaragua Canal Commission, which
had been engaged upon the work OF ex-
animation and survey for ship canal
route across Nicaragua, having completed
its labors and made its report, was dis
solved on May 81. and on June 10 a lew
commission. known as the Isthmian Canal
Commission. was organized under the
terms of the act approved March 3, 1899.
for the purpose of examining the American
Isthmus with a view to determining the
most practicable and feasible route for a
ship canal across that isthmus, with its
probable cost, and other essential details
This Commission. under the presidency
".
(retiredD, entered promptly upon the work
entrusted to 1t, and is now carrying on
examinations in Nicaragua along the route
OF the Panama Canal and in Darien from
the Atlantic, in the neighborhood of the
Atrato River, to the Bay of Panama, on
the Pacific side. Good progress has been
made. but under the law a comprehensive
and complete investigation is called for,
which will require much labor and con-
siderable time for its accomplishment.
The work will be prosecuted as expedi-
tiously as possible and a report made at
the earliest practicable date.
The great Importance of this work cannot
be too often or too strongly pressed upon
the attention of the Congress. In my Mes
sage of a year ago I expressed my views
OF the necessity Of canal which would
link the two great oceans, to which /
again invite your consideration. The rea-
sons then presented for early action are
even stronger now.
pleasing incident in the relations of
this Government with that of Chile oc-
CURED in the generous assistance given
to the warship Newark when in distress
in Chilean waters. Not alone in this way
has the friendly disposition of Chile found
expression. That country has acceded to
the convention for the establishment of
the Bureau of the American Republics, in
which organization every Independent State
of the continent now shares.
The exchange Of ratifications Of a con-
vention for the revival of the United States
and Chilean Claims Commission, and for
the adjudication of claims heretofore pre-
sented but not determined during the life
OF the previous Commission has been de-
layed by reason OF the necessity for fresh
action by the Chilean Senate upon the
amendments attached to the ratification
of the treaty by the United States Senate
This formality is soon to be accomplished
Our Interests In China.
In view Of disturbances in the populous
provinces of northern China, where are
many of our citizens, and Of the immi-
nence Of disorder near the capital and to-
ward the seaboard, a guard Of marines
was landed from the Boston and stationed
during last winter in the legation COM
The evening times., 1899-12-05
THE VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
a Satisfactory Settlement of the Dis
pUte.

| pUte.
The International Commission of Arbi-
| tration. appointed under the Anglc-Vene-
zuelan treaty of 1897. rendered an award
| on October last, whereby the boundary
! line between Venezuela and British Guiana
| is determined, thus ending controversy
which has existed for the greater part of
| the century. The award. as to which the
| arbitrators were unanimous. while not
| meeting tho extreme contention Of either
party, gives to Great Britain large share
CT the interior territory in dispute and to
Venezuela the entire mouth Of the Orin-
oco. including Barima Point and the Car
ibbean littoral for some distance to the
eastward The decision appears to be
equally satisfactory to both parties.
Venezuela has once more undergone
revolution. The insurgents, under General
Castro, after a sanguinary engagement in
which they suffered much loss. rallied in
the mountainous interior and advanced
toward the capital. The bulk Of the army
having sided with the movement. President
Andrade quilted Caracas, where General
Castro set up a provisional government
with which our minister and the represent
atives OF other powers entered into diplo-
matte relations on the 10th of November,
1899.
The fourth section of the Tariff Act ap-
proved July "a. 1897. appears to provide
only for commercial treaties which should
be entered into by the President and also
ratified by the Senate within two years
from its passage. Owing to delays inevi-
table in negotiations Of this nature, none
OF the treaties initiated under that section
could be concluded in time for ratification
by the Senate prior to its adjournment on
the 4th of March last. Some OF the pend
ing negotiations, however. were near con-
clusion at that time. and the resulting
conventions have since been signed by the
pienipotentiaries. Others. within both the
third and fourth sections CT the act, are
still under consideration. Acting under
the constitutional power CT the Executi,s
in respect to treaties. I have deemed il M
duty, while observing the limitations Oh
concession provided by the fourth section
to bring to a conclusion all pending nego.
tiations, and submit them &c the Senate foI
its advice and consent.
Conventions of Reciprocity.
Conventions OF reciprocity have been
signed during the Congressional recess
with Great Britain for the respective col
onies Of British Guiana, Barbados. Ber-
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OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Various Matters of Interest ABROAD

Various Matters of Interest Abroad.
A review Of our relations with foreign
States is presented with such reconmen-
dations as are deemed appropriate.
The long pending boundary dispute be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Chile
was settled in March last by the award of
an arbitral Commission, on which the
United States Minister at Buenc5 Ayres
served as umpire.
Progress has been made toward the con-
clusion of a convention of extradition with
the Argentine Republic. Having been ad-
vised and consented to by the United
States Senate and ratified by Argentina,
it only awaits the adjustment Of some
slight changes in the text before exchange.
In my last Annual Message i adverted
10 the claim of the Austro-H Hungarian
Government for indemnity for the killing
OF certain Austrian and Hungarian sub
jects by the authorities of the State of
Pennsylvania, at Lattimer, while SUPPRESS
ing an unlawful tumult of miners. Septem-
ber 10. 1897. In view of the verdict of ac-
quittal rendered by the court before which
the sheriff and his deputies were tried for
murder and following the established doc
trine that the Government may not be held
accountable for injuries suffered by indi
viduals at the hands Of the public au-
thorities while acting In the line OF duty
in suppressing disturbance OF the public
peace. this Government, after due consid-
Grafton of the claim advanced by the Aus
tro-Hungarian Government was constrain-
cd to decline liability to indemnify the
sufferers.
1t is gratifying to be able to announce
that the Belgian Government has mitigated
The restrictions on the importation OF eat
tie from the United States. to which re-
ferred in my last Annual Message.
Having been invited by Belgium to par
ticipate in congress, held at Brussels. to
revise the provisions Of the general act Of
July 2, 1880, for the repression OF the
African slave trade, to which the United
Mates was a signatory party, this Govern
ment preferred not to be represented by
plenipotentiary, but reserved the right
OF accession to the result. Notable
changes were made those especially con-
cerning this country being in the line OF
the increased restriction of the deleterious
trade in spirituous liquors with the native
tribes. which this Government has from the
outset urgently advocated. The amended
general act will be laid before the Senate,
with a view to its advice and consent.
South America.
Early in the year the peace of Bolivia
was disturbed by a successful insurrection.
The United States minister remained at
his post, attending to the American in
terests in that quarter, and using besides
his good Offices for the protection OF the
interests OF British subjects in the absence
OF their national representative. On the
establishment OF the new Government our
minister was directed to enter into rela-
tions Herewith.
General Pando was elected President of
Bolivia on October %.
Our representative has been instructed
The evening times., 1899-12-05
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
a satisfactory Arrangement With
England and Germany.

England and Germany.
Important events have occurred in the
Samoan Islands. The election. according
to the laws and customs of Samoa, of a
successor to the late King. Malietoa Lau-
pepa, developed contest as to the validity
of the result. which issue, by the terms OF
the General Act. vas to be decided by the
Chief Justice. Upon his rendering judg-
ment in favor of Malietoa Tanu, the rival
chief. Mataafa. took up arms. The active
intervention of American and British war
ships bec-me imperative to restore order.
at the cost of sapguinary encounters In
this emergency a joint commission of rep
resentatives of the United States. Germany.
and Great Britain was sent tn Samoa to
investigate the situation and provide Q
The evening times., 1899-12-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure.
L. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The times., 1899-10-23
IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
The Murder Gases Not TO Be Tried
Until November.

1t is understood that the trial Of mur-
der and other important cases on the
criminal dockets Of the Supreme Court Of
the District Will be begun during the first
part Of next month So far as the Gov
eminent is concerned the cases might be
proceeded with at once. but in nearly every
instance delays have been caused by the
defence not being prepared 10 go 10 trial.
Immediately after General Anderson s
induction into the Office Of United States
Attorney for the District his attention
was claimed by the appeal in the Horton
case, which was argued only few days
ago before the Court of Appeals for the
District In preparing the brief in the
case, District Attorney Anderson was as
sisted by Assistant District Attorney
Gould. In the mean time the Keicthoef-
fer case which has been on the criminal
docket of the court for long while, has
been in course Of preparation by Assis-
tant District Attorney Taggart who has
completed his work and is now ready for
the case to be called 70, tri l. The defen
ant Keickhoeffer who is charged WIN en-
bezzlement viii be represented by AttoT-
ney A. 5. Worthington, and as soon az a
date can be arranged the case viii be called
for trial.
The Government is also ready in the
Smell case but on account OF delays oc-
CdSiOued by the deIeuCe, no Jay has DGSI
set for the trial AS heretofore stated in
The Times. the defence Will be plea OF in
sanity and evidence to establish this IS
being sought by the counsel for the accus-
ed II is expected. however, that the first
Of the murder cases which Will be called
for trial will be that of Dick Tharp, who
is charged with killing Aaron Bishop at
the Sixth Street depot in May last. Since
his arrest Immediately after the shoot
ing Tharp has been in jail. He was in
dicted for murder, but it is probable that
when he is called TO trial he Will be made
to answer only for manslaughter. After
the Tharp case is disposed of. it is be-
lieved that the Smell case will be next
called and the slayer Of Lizzie Weisen-
berger put on trial
While awaiting for the trial Of the mur-
der cases. a great number of cases in which
the accused are charged with minor of
fences. have been disposed of by the Dis
trict Attorneys Office The work of clear
ing away what is known as the jail
cases. where the accused are confined in
iaiI awaiting trial, will be continued dur
ing the present week in both branches OF
the Criminal Courts. and is confidently
expected that when the murder cases are
called the whole attention of the Dis
trict Attention may be turned TO their
prosecution.
The times., 1899-10-23
PILGRIMAGE OF MASONS
The Scottish Rite Council Visits
General Pixies Grave.
Impressive Ceremonies Conducted at
Oak Hill Cemetery - The Present
Biennial Session May Be Extended
Until Wednesday-SeIecti Made
for Vacancies in Membership.

The Supreme Council Scottish Rite Ma
sons for the Southern Jurisdiction of the
United States may extend its present BIZ
ennial session until Wednesday. 1t was
originally intended that the meeting should
be adjourned on Friday last. but the large
volume Of business which came before the
body for consideration makes an extension
almost necessary.
The members of the council made their
biennial pilgrimage to the grave of Gen
Albert Pike, in Oak Hill Cemetery, yester-
day afternoon, and paid homage to the
memory of that distinguished Masonic
official. The members of the council were
assembled at the gate of the cemetery and
marched to the tomb Of General Pike
where they formed a circle. The delega-
ton was headed by Hon. j. D. Richardson
of Tennessee, Vice Grand Commander of
the order. in the absence Of Grand Com
mander Caswell, who was unable to attend
Mr.. Richardson delivered brief address,
in which he extolled the life and works
of the man in whose honor the delegation
had assembled The beautiful burial rit-
uaI of the order was then read. and the
members departed.
The following officials were present:
Lieutenant Grand Commander J. D.
Richardson, Tennessee; Grand Prior, Eras-
mus Theodore Carr, Miles City, Mon;
Grand Chancellor, Samuel Emery Adams,
Minneapolis Mimi; Grand Minister of
State. Martin Collins st. Louis. Mo. Sec
retary General, Frederick Webber Wash
ington; Grand Almoner, Richard j. Num-.
Savannah. Ga; Grand Auditor Samuel
Manning Todd, New Orleans; Grand Con
stable Rufus Eberle Fleming Fargo n.
D.; Grand Chamberlain, Buren Robinson
Sherman Vinton Iowa; Second Grand
Equerry, James Rudolph Hayden Seattle
Wash: Grand Standard Bearer Adolphus
Leigh Fitzgerald, Eureka Nev., Treasurer
General William Frank Pierce. Oakland,
Cal; Grand Tiler, William Reynolds Sin
gleton, Washington, d. c.; Theodore Sut-
ton Parvin, Cedar Rapids Iowa John
Frederick Mayer Richmond, Va; George
Fleming Moore Montgomery, Ala; Frank
Mills Foote Evanston, Wyo; Irving W.
Pratt Portland, Ore. Austin Beverly
Chamberlin Galveston Tex. and J. Wake
field Cortland Asheville, n. G.
At the sessions today an attempt will be
made 10 finish the reports of the six com
mittees which have not yet been heard
Only four of the twelve vacancies in the
list of active members Will be filed at this
/ session The following have been selecte
TO fill the places John ", Morris, West
| Virginia. E. T. Taubman, South Dakota;
! Fl. s Cunningham. Oklahoma. and Gustav
| 4 ndarSOD Nebraska.
The times., 1899-10-23
POLICE STATION FLOODED.
The Sewer at the First Precinc
ARnfn Gives Trouble.

the sewer at the First Precinct
ARnfn Gives Trouble.
A serious condition at the First precinct
station. which for some time past has been
regarded as unsanitary, was again brought
10 the attention Of the authorities last
night when the water from the sewer
backed up IN the basement until il reached
q depth of twenty inches In some way
unexplained the large sewer under the
building became choked. When a height
Of several inches had been reached there
was danger that the fires in the furnaces
would be eXtnguisbed. Notification Of
this condition OF affairs was Immediately
sent 10 Police Headquarters. Plumbers
were directed 10 work upon the building
last night and az q late hour the pressure
OF water vas somewhat relieved Not
withstanding this work. however there ap-
pearcd 10 be several inches of water in
the cellar al midnight, resulting in a damp
unhealthy atmosphere IN the station.
Complaint OF the unaaHitary condition
Of this station is general among the po-
lice Several Of the officers are now I'll
and q number who have been on sick leave
have Just reported for active duty. a
general impression among the police is
that the unsaultary surroundings of the
station are responsible for this unusual
Illness. II is stated that the present build
ing has been in use for almost twenty
years and the continual use OF an auto
matte pump in the cellar attests TO the
serious condition Of affairs.
In this connection a list Of the officers
now absent on sick leave together with the
names OF those who have recently returned
after serious illness, is given. Those who
are now ill are: G. J. Burton, typhoid fe-
yer at Georgetown University Hospital
c. I. Plemmons, typhoid fever, Columbian
University Hospital; /. 5. NanderWalker,
chilis and fever, at his home; II. T. Burton,
also at his home. The following have re
The times., 1899-10-23
ArriyoIs at thc HotcIS.

s5orehlu-James z. Hayden, New Orleans,
TJ. Hceernauu Ludeneuviue. c. d. HaSemanu
Iludsueuyine, Paris; james @. Moss, S4ndu=Ay-
o.. A. W. Hogin, Memphis, Tenn; vs.. $
C-o-hv Chicago. g.. Somouzi, Milan. italy, q.
Nalji,i Narzuano MILAN, Italy, ". H. G.. Lee,
Vsw York. Ethelhert Watts, Cairo, Egypt. j. r.
Patton, san J.se, Cal.
Arlington William Wiuek, Santa Cr.z, CAL
Georr, Baldwin Newell, Madison, y o.: Capt
NJ Yamauouck $. N5mououek, Japan; ". 4.
prpuey. II. r. Locke, New Yura
Ripgs-W William c. Co h. Olkland, CJL, jane
: FikiutGu Philadelphia; vs. H. Ho-uer. Naa
York: Benjamin f. Perkins. Camden. ~ J
Luther b. Dow, Brooklyn. N- y.
Ebbitt- + ". Wood Cleveland, o.; W. j.
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James Reed Injured.

Mr.. James Reed struck his leg against
cake of ice in such a manner as to bruise
il severely. Ii became very much swollen,
and panied him so badly that he could not
walk without the aid OF crutches. He was
treated by physicians, also used several
kinds of liniment and two and half
gallons Of whisky in bathing ii, but nothing
gave any relief until he began using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. This effected almost
4 complete cure in weeks time, and he
believes that had he not used this remedy
his leg would have had to be amputated.
Mr.. Reed is one of the leading merchants
of Clay Court House, w. Va. Pain Balm
is unequaled for sprains, bruises and rheu-
matlsm For sale by Henry Evans. Whole
sale and Retail Druggist and all drug
gistS.
The times., 1899-10-23
s1rnck hN a q.

J. C. sliugaud, who lives at go First Street
northwest while standing on the platform of the
depot at the intersection Of Brighlw cd Avenue
and the District line yesterday evening about $3.50
o'clock. was struck by souhbouud car of the
Ctv aud Suburban Railroad sluElIud's face
and legs were injured, but not seriously. lie
was conveyed to the Homeopathic l,sptal IN
police ambulance Last night his condition was
reported TO be Auch improved.
The times., 1899-10-23
- faor-New DeDartment.
Fine Fr9Bci Flames.

These are genuine, because you can
see the French ideas of the French
maker al a glance With such an as
sorment as we give you below, it
would be Impossible for anyone to go
away without making a purchase. Steel
grey, slate grey. dark grey, and light
blue, turquoise blue, marine blue, Yale
blue. cadet blue. royal blue. navy blue,
rose pink, salmon pink. golf red, auto
mobile. garnet. cardinal, oZblOod. cas-
tor. brown, myrtle. olive green,
hello, violet. cream, white and enc
black. Choice. per yard....-..--- JV
80 pieces Of wool Domestic Wrap
per Flannel in light and dark pat
terms This assortment includes the
popular cameIs hair effect. II is
regular 39c. quality. which we DOC
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The times., 1899-10-23

Gently reported for duty: c. Hooper, re-
covered from typhoid fever; c. R. Samson,
recovered from typhoid fever; G. L. Yoe,
recovered from typhoid fever; A. Stem
house, recovered from chills and fever, and
H r. Warren, recovered from chills and
fever.
The times., 1899-10-23
Mir. NickeIson ImDroVed.

J. o. B. Nickelson, who was painfully in
iurcd in an accident Friday night at the corner
Of Fourth Stiect and Massachusetts, Avenue
northwest. is stll confined to a ward at the
Emergency Hospital His condition is slightly Inn
proved, the fractured jaw having been set by
The phvsiciaus II there is no change for the
worse Mr. Nicholson Will probably leave the
hospital TODAY.
The times., 1899-10-23

National Theatrc-Mrs. Leslie Carter IN ''Zazl;"
evening.
Columbia Theatre-Richari Golden and Minnie
Seligmau in In Paradise evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House Abon Opera
Company in III Troyatore;" evening
Grand Opera House Vaudeville; afternoon and
evening.
Academy OF 1Gusic-''F 'Finnigans Ball." even,
ing.
Kernan's-''ya Fair Bmlesqucrs; afternoon
and evening.
The times., 1899-10-23
C0od TcmnInr., Meeting.

Perseverance Lodge l. 0. G. T., held meeting
Saturday night at its hail. in Ninth Street, near
f Street. A large number of visitors from other
lodges were present This lodge has recently re-
ceNed quite acquisition to It's memberships
both 10y initiation and reinstatement.
The times., 1899-10-23
DIed Mithout MedicnI Attention.

The police have notified the coroner of the
sudden death OF Mary Pratt, colored, at her
home, 200 Street southwest, without medical
attendance. Today Coroner Carr will view the
remains, but an inquest i'm the case is regarded
as unlikely The woman is supposed 20 have
died IRON natural causes.
The times., 1899-10-23
Anti-Trust League Meeting.

The District Of Columbia branch OF the Amer
lean Antitrust League will meet at I229 Penn
sylvauia Avenue northwest tonight at S o'clock
Arrangements Will be made for the holding OF "a
public meeting in this city, and action viii be
taken on the national convention.
The times., 1899-10-23
Charged vim Inrnen,

Fannie Barber colored, is locked up at the
First precinct station on charge OF larceny
The complaint made by Francis HAYES. of
6l Thirteenth Street northwest Detectives Baur
and Muller arrested the woman yesterday
The times., 1899-10-23
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
stiH in the Hospital.

The condition Of Mr. James Lockhead. who
broke his leg last Friday, is somewhat improved.
lie is still confined in the Columbian University
Hospital.
The times., 1899-10-23
THE SUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, 4 p. m..........5
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m.........,3
The times., 1899-10-23
Hotel johnson Cafe

For high-grade salt oysters, steamed, hall shell,
siugle-fricd etc; also midday lunch O'Clock
dinner and a Ia carte service.
The times., 1899-10-23
W. |. DOUGLAS $3.50 SHOE.
UNION MADE.
lIy Washington store. I5ls Pa ave nv
UNION MADE

Robins 70, g. e. Fumeu. New York. Daniel S.
Daniels philadelphia, Adam d. M1rl-. ~H
Francisco. J.m,s s. pa-ey, Ardr.v Jacobs. View
Yurt. Jean s. u DIka-. san JUAN. Porto Rico
WifAgd'- Booker, Downing Clarke, s
Ped .t~u o. Now Iark It, II. Damon, Com. gLies'.
Raleigh D. Baker. Iaa RIVER Mass
George Il ssu-aHlg- PillieIp-il. 2 ' E.-
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Omaha. Nuh.- s. a. N,5- Ncw la.a; Thomas
A. Duke PsaH.o. COL. E- W. l,rn .'.-
d-uee. r. T.. O.. T. Crane. Esds.o. NJ r., George
W. Wag.u.r Neu Fufk. g. W. 6-thas'.n VI n-
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The times., 1899-10-23
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR OCTOBER.

Sun rose......6:19 AN. sun sets.......5:IO P.8
Moon rises $3.50 PM. Moon sets.............
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sTREET LIGHTING.

Low tide de..................5:2o 4. NJ and 5:S3 NJ
High tide. II :07 AN and II D p NJ
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Wbe - Wi1de8
MONDAY, OCTOBER %, 1890.
The Weather Predictiou
TEMPERATURE.

Far and warmer Monday and Tuesday; light
sOutherly winds
The times., 1899-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today Pm
Lamps out tomorrow. w.................,...5:2S Is An
The times., 1899-10-23

Best remedy for coughs is the simplest and
costs 1--WE cents at druggists. Deans mentho-
lated cough drops simply stop the tickle,