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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
TWO NEW CANAL TREATIES
Reported Conventions Ceding United
states Five Miles on Either side
of the Proposed Waterway.

NEW YORK, April pa special to the
Times from Washington says:
A report is in circulation that the pres
ident Is about to send to the senate treat
les with Costa Rica and Nicaragua, by
which the latter countries propose TO
cede to the United States a strip of terri
tory five miles in width on each side of
the proposed canal where II is construct
ed on the border between Costa Rica and
Nicaragua and a similar area when 1t is
wholly in Nicaragua.
In the absence OF the president and the
secretary of state, and of admitted
knowledge in the state department, II is
difficult to verify the report. Neither the
representatives of Costa Rica nor OF
Nicaragua will confirm the report, but
IL is not denied that a proposition has
been considered which, If adopted. would
give the United States power to protect
canal built under circumstances sug-
gested in such concession. The United
States would have the right to police the
canal. Nicaragua and Costa Rica would
be permitted to move troops across the
neutral strip, but neither country would
be permitted to place fortifications upon
II or engage in military operations on
the grounds described as neutral. But
the United States would be authorized
to place troops on the territory coded in
sufficient numbers to protect the canal,
together with barracks storehouses and
material necessary to military opera
t6ns.
The treaties will. It Is further reported.
guarantee the neutrality of the canal to
the shipping of the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
D'ARCOs INCIDENT is CLOSED.
Minister Responds CourteousIy "a
Mayor HarrisOn's Explanation.

CHICAGO, April 0.-The Duke OAR
cos incident. arising from the Dewey in
vitation. has been closed. according to the
following communication received by
Mayor Harrison from the Spanish minis
ter at Washington:
1T was very kind OF you to send the
letter received this morning From the
first moment | felt assured that all about
the invitation was mistake, and that
there was no intention whatever of an
offense. At the same time | felt that |
could not drop the matter unnoticed. Now
IT is closed incident, and | thank you
again for your very courteous answer"
81 thought the explanation sen. was
sufficient to convince the Spanish minis
ter that the matter was an oversight"
said the mayor, land this letter shows that
the duke is satisfied with the outcome Of
an incident that is to be regretted deeply
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
PRINCE OF WALES IS HOME.
IMMENSE CROWDS ASSEMBLE To
WELCOME HIM.
King Oscar of Sweden and Norway,
who Is Among Those Who Greet
ed the Prince, Arouses Enthusi-
asm by Leading Demonstration.

LONDON. April 90 5:42 p. m.-The Prince
of Wales arrived at Dover this evening on
his return from his visit to Copenhagen.
The return OF the prince was made the
occasion for spontaneous demonstrations
of enthusiasm by thousands of persons who
thronged the Charing Cross station ard it's
approaches, waiting patiently to show
their giadness at the heir apparent's es-
cape from death.
The whole route to Marlborough house,
especially the Mall. was thick with peo-
pie, and the police had the utmost diff
Guilty in controlling the crowds. The Duke
of York waited his fathers arrival on
the platform OF the station, and when the
train bearing the prince drew in a mighty
shout went up from the mass of specta-
tors
BY that time the king OF Sweden, now
on visit to England, his white head
inches above the waiting crowd, had join
ed the Duke of York.
When the Prince of Wales stepped out of
the train he was affectionately greeted
and congratulated by his son and the Wis
iting sovereign and amid tremendous
cheering he entered a carriage and drove
off with the Duke Of York. Behind his
closed vehicle was an open carriage con-
tanning King Oscar. who received an ova-
ton which almost equaled in enthusiasm
that of the Prince of Wales. and to which
his majesty replied by vigorously waving
his hat, which urged the crowd TO still
further enthusiasm. All along the route
similar scenes occurred. the crowds around
Marlborough house being particularly
large. The spectators of the princes home
coming consisted chiefly Of well dressed
and eminently respectable residents From
their comments 1t was evident how genu-
inc and heartfelt was the gladness over
the princes escape from Sipido's bullet.
King Oscars unexpected appearance and
democratcally expressed enthusiasm ere
ated intense delight. and made that mon
arch quite the hero OF the hour.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.
Ccrtiorsri From the supreme Court
20 Bring Up Two Cases.

WASHINGTON. April a,-In the su-
preme court today. Attorney Richard
crowley filed petitions for writs of GER
tiorari to the circuit court OF appeals for
the Second circuit TO bring two Chinese
exclusion cases to this court. which raise
several new points
The cases are those OF Ping GUAM and
Wing Ytk. two Cinnamon engaged as mer-
chants In Buffalo. y. Y. They were ar
rested seventeen months after their ar
rival, on the strength Of the ruling OF At
turney General Grtggs that Chinese trad
ers are "laborers" within the meaning of
the exclusion laws
The soundness of this construction IL
called In question by the case.
The question as TO whether the exclusion
act OF 1SSS Is I'm operation will also prob
ably be decided I'm passing upon the case
There are said 10 be number OF Chinese
who will be affected by the decision
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
CALL ron INDEPENDENCE.
Cuban Cabinet Omccr Circuiates
Letter Demanding Ia.

HAVANA. April eO.-Judge Ruis Rivera
secretary of agriculture. industry and COM
merce. has written a letter, which is 70 he
largely circulated, calling upon political
parties OF all shades To unite In order To
present a united front 20 the government
and people Of the United States when ask
ing that the year 1901 shall be devoted 10
the formation Of an Independent govern
meni for Cuba. which shall begin 70 act on
its own responsibility after the end OF lF)i.
The letter has caused "a great sensation
among the Cuhaus generally. coming as 10
does from a cabinet secretary. and tho
feeling Is that the letter IL. 20 an practical
interests. call upon the Cubaus to de-
mand Independence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

Dinse. She is about 80 years Of age. ana
was formerly owner of a boarding house
in this city She stepped from a car
riage which she mad engaged to take her
10 Brooklyn, when about fifty feet from
the bridge tower on the New YORK eno'
and dropped to the water below. striking,
feet from the Clyde line pier. She was
picked up by the crew Of the tug Tacoma,
which was moored near by. The fact that
she had no money and had ordered herset
driven to a place in Brooklyn where she
is not known leads the police to believe
she is insane.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
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FREIGHT RATES GO UP,
Advance viii BE From Thirty Cent.
to "a Dollar a Hundred.

NEW YORK. April 20.--It Is announced
by Wall street news agency that the
through freight rates between the Pacific
coast and all points south OF the Ohio and
east OF the Mississippi rivers were can
celed today. All Of the interested roads,
including the Southern Pacific have issued
notices to that effect.
AS a result of this action the transconti-
mental rates east Of the Mississippi river
are added to the rate between san Fran
cisco and the river and the through rates
advanced in the exact amount of the added
local. which ranges from 30 cents per 100 To
81 and mere in some instances
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
THREE MORE ASSISTANTS.
Emergency Immigration Agents Au-
thorised for ThtS District.

WASHINGTON. April 10 Assistant Sct-
rctsrs Taylor, % the treasury depart
meut. rcce we'd a telegram from the lmlnl-
grafton inspector at Port TOWNSEND in
which be- states that 100 Japanese imm,-
and 40 are expected Go arrive tomorrow
tH consequence - this sudden increase ~
t1c arrival ~ Orieut4ls he IS unable 20
make the necessary examinations unsi5ct
ana asks for authority to employ addition
~ Etlp
Mr. Taylor has W.rcl him authorttw 10
-mAL-A Lnru- -murE.u-L A..-sLan-s
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
PACIFIC CABLE BILL.
House Committee WIN Substitute the
sherman Measure.

WASHINGTON. April N-'rhe house
committee on commerce today substituted
the sherman bin FOR the construction of a
Pacific cable IN place OF that recently pass
Cd bY the senate.
The sherman bill had been prev lousy
reported 20 the house. but todaS's action
puts u tn the form % substitute toi the
senate measure. II differs from the senate
bill I'm providing construction by private
contract under government supervision,
while the senate bill provides for govern
mont construction and operation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
'LYxCHING IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Mob Hangs Negro who Had Con-
fessed Crime of Rape.

BLUEFIELD w. Va. April 29.-News
has reached here that on Wednesday. at
Tazewell. twenty miles west of here, John
Peters, colored, assaulted Miss Kittie
Richie, a white girl II years of age, and
escaped. Bloodhounds We're used and he
was captured.
Shortly after midnight masked men
stormed the jail and secured the negro.
who confessed. \ rope was placed around
his neck and he was dragged POO yards
toward the woods. Bullet after bullet was
fired into his body while he was being
dragged, and before the woods was reached
he was dead The body was then hanged
to a tree
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
MILLIONAIRE wRIGHT.s WILL.
II Dispose. of nm Estate valued at
About SaOO,OOO.

CHICAGO. April 0,-The will OF Rufus
Wright. who was mysteriously shot and
killed in the Leland hotel last saturday.
was fled for probate today. II disposes
of an estate valued at ss0o,coo This Is be-
leved to be conservative estimate. ana
II is expected that the estate will figure
up over 81. 600 900. According 20 the petition
filed with the will the personal property
valuation Is $500, go and the real estate is
valued at 10000
The dead millionaire Manufacture lis
tributed $l2S.S0o In personal bequests
among relatives and others. but left nu,h-
ing to charity or public institutions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

ASNINGrA% April N-Ths santte
sanitation q the army with % number 20
lm-u1ments The bill ,1nfrrs tAe rank
of lieutenant general on The senior major
ccBerai and that . major general ou the
stIHtauf generhl 80 she army
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
OFF BRookLYN BRIDGE.
Woman Leaps In an Attempt at Sui
eide, hut Is Rescued.

NEW YORK. April - Miss Mary r
pinse. Of this city iumped from the Brook
}yu bridge At o'clock this afternoon with
out serious injuries. Miss Dinss IL the
second oman who has ever attempted her
he in this way. She f. now IA the Hut
son street hospital She was Identified
through papers on her person az Miss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
Fireman Killed In n Church Fire.

MUSKEGON. Mich. April 9-The iu1-
manuel Holland Reformed church burned
today. Fireman Carey was KILLED ard Firs-
man Peterson seriously injured bN o falling
wall 1t Is believed the nre vas iuceudiagy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and benefi-
eial effects Of the well-known rem
edy, Syrup of Figs. manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co., IL
lustrate the value of obtaining the
liquid Laxative principles Of plants
known to Be incidentally laxative
and presenting them IN the form
most refreshing to the taste and ae-
ceptable to the system. 1t is the one
perfect Strengthening laxative,
cleansing the system effcetually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fe-
vers gently yet promptly and en-
abling one to overcome habitual
constipation permanently. It's per-
feet freedom from every objection
able quality and substance, and its
acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, without weakening or irri-
tating them, make It the ideal laxa-
tive.
In the process of manufacturing
figs are used, as they are pleasant
to the taste, but the medicinal qual-
tiles Of the remedy are obtained from
senna and other aromatic plants, by
a method known to the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. In order to get
its beneficial effects and to avoid inn
itations, please remember the full
name Of the company printed on the
front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
Louisville Ky. New York, N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price, soc ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

WASHINGTON April 90 senator Il 10
.D5ay Introduced "a h.u au.aovfaiug ths
IgrrAafe ~ about ." acres * land if
naval ln.rv1scs one hundred and rft,
thousand dollars ia appropriated 20 be ap.
piled To- the purpose.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

DIAMOND rings. Aprirs birthstone
VIM II F.nck. Joweler SIS Second avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

wAGNER's band Madison park Sunday.
50 o'clock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-21

Samuel Ierrslch has been permitted 20
homestead the greater portion ~ she utI
Csls harbor reservation. Tao interior cy-
partneut has delivered a dee Sion ia tte
case az G G Locknart vs. Samuel J,vy-
sish 40 that effect The Yes Gus shows thaf
ia, land in controversy was withdrawn
frvrn entry for military PURPOSES ol Sep
te,aNer q lsa6. and formed part &C uj,l-
UerN reservation Nc. - nutN Octolsy is
tSga whom Il Was turned NVcr 10 thc fn-
tSrinr department. The dslArlment want
81 10 sell the lama bGt could not so ~,.
an account ~ not having any 'eStS.at.on
~ ~ matter Meanwhile JcrrsiCA hsa
a,plici Tor a homestead entry on NoVgm-
Ssr - 1874 10 enter lot , the southwest
onarter Of the northeast quarter ana tine
,,cn ! township q north. range east, ~
me seattle land district
THE commissioner OK the general land
office then ordered hearing OF the mat-
tsr- on account Of a large number OF Der
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
SOMETHING new FOR GIRLS & BOYS

During the past year st. Nichc la5' Maya
zine which has been for nearly thirty years
the leading children's monthly magazine Of
the world land now the only one), hiss intTO-
duced several new departments which have
been extremely attractive ard have greatly
Increased the circulation. One OF these is
NATURE AND SCIENCE"
The editor of mature and Science" gives
careful attention TO every question ssked by
his young res6ers. The department contains
interesting short articles, beautifully illus
trsted. telling OF fouI-!ooied animals, birds,
insects, wster animals, plants and whatever
pertains to Nature.
st. NICHOLAS LEAGUE"
is an orFanizlt'on Of those who read the
magazine without dufs. and it offers prizes
each month for the best drawings, Ihoto.
graphs, poems, stories, puzzles and puzzle an
swers.
No one who does not sec Est. Nicholas"
can Iesiize what an interesting magazine it
is, and how exquisiteIy it is illustrated. OF
literature il contains the choicest, and in art
it has never been surpassed By any grown
folks periodical. The new volume begins
with November, 1900, and the subscription
price is SD year.
THE CENTURY CO..
Onion square. New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at z 80
r.. a. and 10, 2 90, 90 and Z 90 p. Il
OPoa At 8 90 8. M, ~ 90 N. and 80 ..
m. o. Sundays Northern mails close at 80
o. IL "a pop. m.
Scltssn mailr via Charlottesville, close
Ut SC and 10 90 q. n. and ? 40 and
q so ? On. Open at 90 a. N. and 80
and 4:30 P. II.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close az
II 30 3. N. and 2 so and 90 p. 10. Open
at g 8. II and snd 4 ?. N.
MsnusaE Division mails close 81 7 so E. II.
and 40 p. IN. Open at p. m.
Alexandra and Round Hill mails c]css st
z % q, 70. and 4 p. IN. 0psn ct 900 d. m,
ana 30 p. Il.
Cheeapeake and Ohio nails close at Q As
?, N. and z SO P. II. Open at 8 90 a. N. and
q 80 p. m.
Washington mails close st 30 and IL as
q. TO-, and 1 16, 2 60, so and z 55 D. m.
Open nj 3 90 a. H., ID co 10. and 8 90 ana
4 80 2. n.
Ofice HOurs-Opsn a! 8 90 a. n. Close at
sunday Hours-opsn at 300 am. Close
O. 8 30 3. u.
CsrrisrT' Observation-Disclosures made on
inside r,utes-6 30 and 10 90 a. 10. and
90 aEd 30 p. IN. Full route-6 80 a. N,
and 30 P. m. Sunday collection 90 =.
IA CarTiers' window open Sunday 8 90 q. ID
and close 8 30 a. II.
Dali cries made 90 q. m, 90 p. o., and
IL %.
AL tail should be in Office ten minutes
oafoss laur indicated for closing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

GOOD ADVICE In the pocketbook
Hon. Stephen Allen, who was
drowned when the Henry Clay VAS
burned on the Hudson river many
wears ago, was found printed slip,
apparently cut from newspaper, OF
which the following is copy. Ii Is
worthy to be engraved on every young
maD's heart:
Make few promises. Always speak
the Truth. Never speak evil OF any
one. Keep good company or none.
Live uD to your engagements.
Never play a game of chance. Drink
no kind Of Intoxicating liquors. Good
character is above all things else. Keep
your own secrets if you have any.
Never borrow if you can possibly hip
IL. Do not marry until you can support
a wife. Keep yourself innocent If you
would Do happy. When you speak to .
rersou. look 10 the face. Make DO haste
O be rich, If YOU would prosper. Ever
live misfortune excepted) within your
/ 4EOGlts OdNC WuCh yOh GIG JNNhSf W
spend when you are old Avoid temp
talion, through fear you may not with
stand II. Never run in debt, unless you
see a way to get out again. S@all and
steady gains give competency with o
traauil mind. Good company and good
conversation are the sinews OF virtue.
Your character cannot be essentially in
iured, except by your own acts. Ii any
one speak evil Of you, let your life be so
that no one will believe him, When
YOU retire 10 bed, think over what you
have been doing during the day. Never
be idle; il your bands can't be employed
usefully, attend the cultivation OF your
mind.
"Resd over the above msxiDs care
fully and thougbtiully at least once q
week"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
AUCTION SALES.
By s. II. Lunt, Auctioneer.

By s. II. Lunt Auctioneer.
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
y IN ALEXANDRIA. VA.
By virtue Of deed OF trust bearing date on
the 22d day of June, 1900, and of record in
the land records OF the city OF Alexandria,
Va, in liber NO. As, folio 397, the under
signed trustees therein named, at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby, default
having been made in The payment OF the
debt therein secured, will expose for sale at
public auction, in front of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building in said
city, on
SATURDAY,
the och day OF December, 1900,
at 1 2 O'Clock NJ, the following property in
the said city, to witt
Tho LOT beginning on the east side Of
north Alfred street, 113 feet 8 inches south
of Princess street. and st the south line Of a
10 foot alley, south j 8 feet; thence east i ~
feet inches; thence north IS feet; thence
along the line of said alley 1913 feet b inches
10 the place of begiI ming; and also the lot on
the east side Of north alfred street, begin
ming 81 feet inch south OF Princess street,
south rs feet inches: thence cast 123 feet
inches; thence north 20 feet inches /;
thence west 1913 feet inches to the place OF
beginning together with all end singular the
improvements thereon snd all rights WAYS
and easements spper,aining thereto. in said
city of Alexandria, said last mentioned lot
being improved by the TWo.STORY FRAME
DWELLING No. SO north Alfred street.
Terms of sale-Cash. Cost Of convey arc
ing ut expense of purchaser.
RALPH P. BARNARD, Trro.aos
GUY II. JOHNSON,
Douglass stusIt, Atty. dec1I is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
In the Clerks Office of the
v Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan-
a - - - hnrr 4 CQ0

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan-
dris, on the 18th day of December, 1900.
NJ. B. Harlow, guardian, &C. vs. Harvey
Grant, Earle Grant, Thomas Grant, Winfield
Grant, Charles Dean, Isasc Dean, alexander
Dean, Addison Dean, William Dean and Anna
Schlichting in ehaDcery.
Memo: The object OF this suit is to obtain
decree for the sale OF tenement and lot OF
ground in the city of Alexandra, w.. situated
at the southeast intersection of Columbus
and Wythe streets, of which Harry Grant
died siezed and possessed, and the investment
of the pToct eds of sale under the order of the
court for the benefit of the parties entitled
thereto.
1t appearing by an stfidsvit fled in this cause
that the defendants, ThOmss Grant and Win
field Grant, are nOn-residents of this State, 1t
is ordered that said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication of
this order and do what is necessary TO protect
their interests in this suit, and that copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette, a newspaper published in the
city of Alexandria, Va, once a week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the 'front.'
door of the Court House Of this city.
A copy-Teste:
JOHN 8. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL (. GREENAwAY. II G.
Albert Stuart, pq. dec1S w4wtu
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