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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

20 ashore and communicate with the Gu
ban insurgents. Captain Lemly contended
that the dispatch conveying positive infor-
nation OF the presence OF the Spauiards
must have been delivered to Commodore
Schley. Notwithstanding his denial, be-
cause he considered 1t "inconceivsble
that having IT, Captain Cotton should
not have communicated its contents to
Commodore Schley."
Roasted for Disobedience.
Here Captain Lemly quoted in full
Commodore Schley's cannot obey orders
dispatch to the department Of May q, and
cOmemnted upon IL. saying:
whether the departments instruc-
lions definitely directed in positive terms,
that the squadron remain of Santiago, or
whether its desire that this should be
done was simply indicated, appears to me
under all the circumstances to be imma-
teriai. Disobedience OF orders may be
an imperative and glorious duty, but IL
Il be not Justified by facts. it cannot be
condOned by terming it an error Of
Judgment This was not an error Of
judgment: II was an error Of conduct. :"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
GENERAL WHEELER
TO HEAD GUN PLANT

Wheeler has interested some Philadelphia
capitalists in a new automatic gun and is
said to be organizing a company with
$500. 900 to build a plant for the manufac-
ture of the weapon. The gun, which is
reputed to be a deadly weapon, is the in
vention OF s. n. Mclean, OF Cleveland, o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

LONDON, Nov. 9.-The Daily News to-
day exhaustively surveys the concentra-
ton camps in South Africa with the fol-
lowing conclusion:
The truth is that the death rate in the
camps is incomparably worse than any
thing Africa or Asia can show. There is
nothing to match it even in the mortality
6o,,res of the Indian famines, where chol-
era and other epidemics have TO be con-
tended with
Statistics are produced in proof of this
assertion.
The governments advertisement for
teachers for the camp children setting
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Macon,s MaYoraIty Race.

MACON, Ca, Nov. D.-The mayoralty
campaign is drawing to a close. The pri-
mary Of Tuesday will tell the tale between
the three candidates now in the field.
Mayor Bridges Smith, now closing sue
cessful term as chief executive of the city,
is candidate for reelection. The other
candidates are w. 7. Morgan and r. C..
Hazlehurst.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Andrew Carnegie
intends to model the new Pittsburg Insti-
tute for Manual Training close upon the
lines of Pratt institute, Brooklyn, and he
has Just visited that institution, spending
two hours I'm a study of the methods or
it's teachings. says The Herald
Afterward he told F. p. Pratt, the head
OF the school, he was very much pleased
with what he had seen and that his pur-'
nose was to investigate the Brooklyn
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
IN RAILWAY HORROR
ONE MAN Is KILLED

YOUNGSTOWN, Nov. Sin a rear-end
collision on the Pittsburg and Western
railway at Lowellville, eight miles west
Of here. last midnight one man was kill
ed and two were injured. The dead:
]. T. SHENNETT, brakeman, Pittsburg.
The injured:
Engineer Gates.
Brakeman Conerty
The first section of a freight train was
delayed by a broken coupling and the
second section ran into it, wrecking the
engines and trains.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
DR.. D. A. GIBBS DIES
AT SOCIAL CIRCLE

SOCIAL CIRCLE. Gat Nov. S.-Dr. ID.
A. Gibbs died at his hosne yesterday even
ing at l o'clock, after an illness of three
weeks dura tion from paralysis, Of which
he never fully regained consciousness
DIR. Gibbs was one of the oldest citizens
and physicians Of our town, having been
born and raised here, practicing medicine
for more than half a century. Had he
lived until the 18th OF December he would
have been II years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
CROSSES OF HONOR
GIVEN TO VETERANS

ALBANY, Ga, Nov. 9.-The Albany
chapter Of the Daughters of the Confeder-
acy presented crosses of honor TO so vete-
rams here today.
The ceremony was beautiful one and
was witnessed by a large crowd. Captain
r. Hobbs was master of ceremonies and
the presentation address was made by
Rev. Charles L. Wright, of this city. Az
ter the exercises the veterans enjoyed a
barbecue dinner on the courthouse lawn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
GEORGIA POSTMASTERS
APPOINTED SATURDAY

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 9.-Fourth-
class postmasters appointed today:
Statewide, Echols county, w. A. Ham,
vice j. c. Thompson, removed.
Willis, Twiggs county, ]. l.. Gallemore,
vice w E. Jones, removed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
SOCIALISTIC AGITATOR
TO WED WITHOUT vows

ages OF Professor Heron to Miss Carrie
Rand. says the World. Miss Heron, who
is now at Metuchen. n. j.. is a firm be-
lever in what she terms the New and
simple form of marriage" which is with
out the exchange of the usual matrirno-
NAL vows and with none of the ritual or
the formulas of the church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

NEW YORK. Nov. 9.-Miss Margaret
Heron. sister OF Prof. George D. Heron.
her engagement to marry DR.. Henri Yer
ner Bergham. OF Manistee. Mich. and the
wedding will be conducted on the same
plan which made sensational the marri-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
MISS HELEN GOULD
END0WS COLLEGE

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Ritger's college is
the latest recipient of Miss Helen M.
Gould's bounty. She has given $4,000 to
the New Brunswick, n. j., college and
the money has been made available for
use this season. Miss Gould has recently
made similar gifts to Vassar college and
other schools.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
CARNEGIE OPENS PURSE
WITH LAVISH HEART

school that he might the more intelligent
ly consider reports of the committee of
experts who are to outline the work to
be done in Pittsburg.
Mr.. Carnegie's next gift TO Pittsburg
will be the great mechanical school, plans
for which he has had in mind for some
time and which he has laid before an ex-
pert committee. His investigations OF the
subject of technical instruction has taken
some time, and it was in this line that he
went to the Rraoklyn school.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
PANAMA'S FALL
IS FULLY DENIED
NO TRUTH IN REPORT THAT THE
GOVERNMENT HAS SUR
RENDERED.

COLON. Colombia, via Galveston, Tex
Nov. S.-There is absolutely no truth In
the report circulated in the United states
that Panama has been captured by the
liberals.
No lighting whatever has occurred. The
condition of affairs is the same as 1t mas
been for weeks past.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
TWO MEN WOUNDED
IN DUEL ON STREET

EDGEFIELD, S. c., Nov. 9.-Mr. Henry
c. Watson and DIR. w. Luther Jones, two
prominent young men of our town, engag-
ed in a shooting affray Monday night on
the public square and as a result Mr..
Watson lies dangerously wounded at the
home of Mr.. W. B. Penn, having been
shot in the lower part of the stomach, the
ball passing through the stomach and
lodging in the back, and DR.. Jones is suf-
fering from a fractured arm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
/ Travlor Dead.

WEST POINT. Nov. 1O-L. II. Traylor
died at his home In Gabbettville. this
county, yesterday afternoon after a ling
ering illness of several months. the cause
OF his death being consumption. He had
been gradually sinking for the past three
weeks and his death was not unexpected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
.SCHLEY COURT BEGINS
TOREVIEW EVIDENCE
AGAIN DOES DEWEY
TURN DOWN SAMPSON

WASHINGTON. Nov. THE
schlcy court OF inquiry has de-
clined TO grant the request made
Yesterday by Attorney Theall, act
ing for Admiral Sampson, that the
remarks OF Captain Parker concern
ing the fact that the Spanish
steamer Colon lay In the harbor at
Santiago for some hours after the
arrival there OF Admiral Sampson
be stricken from the records.
Admiral Dewey. writing for the
court. says that this action has
been taken after careful considera-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
KING EDWARD SATURDAY
OBSERVED HIS BIRTHDAY

birthday at Sandringham, with the queen. tie
prince and princess OF Wales and the rest OF
the rOvaI family There has been no official oh
servance OF the day with the exception OF the
customary salutes at Windsor and at the naval
headquarters and the ringing OF cnurcn pehs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
GLASGOW REPORTS
DEATH OF PLAGUE

GLASGOW, Nov. 9.-The authorities are
satisfied that the bubonic plague has been
stamped out. The last case of the disease
reported was placed in the hospital No
vember 1, and the period Of incubation ex-
pires today
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

In 1879 he went to America and stayed
there with his wife until 1888, when he re-
turned to England. He remained in Eng
land until down to the time when he went
through the ceremony OF marriage with
the netitioner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11


NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The Herald
prints the following from source OF in
formation on the situation in Colombia,
which thus far has furnished no news
not subsequently verified by wire, which
has received the copy of cablegram say
ing the city of Panama has fallen and IS
in complete control OF the Liberal party
1t is believed by the New York repre-
sentative of the Liberals that General Al
ban. governor of the Panama department,
Is a prisoner, unless he has escaped by
sea
To A. P. Echevery, who is an active
member OF the revolutionary party in the
United States. the cable message came at
$3.50 last evening.
PANAMA, Nov. 6.-Rindicronse TOdo
Ssignedl SAUL"
This is translated: governor has sur
rendered everything. Publish"
The dispatch is signed by Saul Cortisscz.
chief of staff, who was the military chief
in command of the troops of the Liberal
marty in Jhame several miles north of
Panama
At the headquarters of the Liberal party
In this city all were jubilant at the news
of the fall of Panama. DR.. Restrepo, who
is head of the junta here, said:
"AT foreign interests viii be protected.
The isthmus will be kept open, and the
Panama railroad guarded from guerrilla
attack IL necessary. Everywhere its gov
eminent is established the rights of for
eigners will be secure"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
WASHINGTON ADVISED
THAT ALL is QUIET

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The last adj
vices received here from the isthmus OF
Panama. dating back about week, are
to the effect that everything was quiet IN
the neighborhood of Panama and OF Co
lon. The insurrectionists were reported
to have disappeared completely from the
place in the vicinity of Panama, where Tor
a time they had menaced that town. A
preceding report shows that an outoreak
81 SMALLPOX I'm their camps had a good
deal TO do with the disposal Of rebels.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Killed in Battle.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Rear Admiral
Rodgers at Manila today cabled to the
secretary of the navy as follows:
"Privates George Lynch and E. A. Klo-
nan killed in action, Sajoykan, near Eat
sey, Samar, on the 18th inst"
No further details of the action were
given.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Mrs. Felton, TO Sneak.

The house of representatives today
concurred in the senate resolution inviting
Mrs. w. H. FELTON,. of Gainesville, to adj
dress the general assembly in joint session
at an early date on the subject of Prog
ressive Education"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
COMMISSIONER GLENN
ARRESTED FOR LIBEL
ScHLEY HAS AGREED
TO VISIT MEMPHIS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
Rear Admiral Schley has agreed to
visit Memphis, Tenn, some time in
January, the exact date to be set
tied later. He goes there to receive
a silver service bought for him by
contributions through The CONNER
cial-Appeal. A delegation from
Nashville called on him today and
he accepted an invitation to visit
that city. He may go to Knoxville
on the trip.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Evidence All in and Argu-
ments Concluded-Ver-
dict May Come
This Week.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE evil
denee In the sehlsy case is in and the
argument concluded. The court be-
gins this week the work Of reviewing
the evidence, and an early verdict is
locked for.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.-Captain Lem
ley closed his speech and the entire argu-
meut Of the case with the following
words.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
TrIhute b sehIey.

From my knowledge OF the man. hav-
Ing served under his command on two
cruises. have never believed, nor do
claim from the evidence that personal
Nmiscouduot-or. to call a spade a spade,
cowardiee-was exhibited BY Commodore
Schley in any part Of his career a. COM
mander-in-chief OF the flying squadron.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

Elsewhere appears an editorial from
the New York Sun on the recent de-
ciSion of the Supreme Court in the
Wilder case, allowing an appeal from
our Supreme Court to the Federal Court
of Appeals. The Sun expresses the
opinion, which is probably right, that
the Supreme Court does not intend to
reverse the action of Congress in max
ing the decisions of our Supreme Court
final in local matters but allowed
the appeal in this case because it was
one in admiralty, which the Constitu-
ton puts under the exclusive jurls-
diction of Federal Courts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

The scheme to open the American
markets to Cuban sugar is full of dan
ger to the sugar-producing element in
the United States. and ought to bring
beet and cane growers together for de-
fence. The danger is that politics will
override all other considerations. it be-
ing understood that the Cubans will &C
cept the Plat amendment if their
sugar is given a show.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

An honest Grand Jury is welcome to
investigate the bribery charges. But
a packed Grand Jury, organized to
whitewash criminals and smirch honest
men, is quite another proposition. I'm
less we are very wide of the mark that
is the sort of Grand Jury we are go
ing to get.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

There is trouble in high life. The
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough are
estranged, Queen Wiihelmina is angry
because her husbands bachelor debts
are turning up in the collection agen-
ctcs. ard t Princess Hatfield wants
more money out of the Huntington es-
tate. 1t is hard world for the high
rollers, and all on account of the
elusive dollar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

If Iceland has developed great coal
deposits, as the dispatches say, that ut
tie known country will soon be opened
up and viii begin to enjoy the pleasures
of intimacy with the trusts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03
The Advertiser today presents com
plete summary of the worlds news

Take more ice this morning. Profes-
sor Lyons, clerk of the weather, says
we are in for a hot day, irrespective OF
politics.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-03

WILL TRANSACT GENERAL
BUSINESS OF ALL KINDS, act as
trustee, guardian or administrator, COL
lect rents, make purchases, etc., etc.
ceiye prompt attention.
c. H. DICKEY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02

made in writing by Geo. D. Gear. Of
Hawaii, who submitted letters purport-
ing 20 be copies Of letters written by
Wilcox to Filipino officials.
The alleged letters are Of highly SEN
satiOnal character. One Of the letters
said to have been written by Wilcox is
dated Honolulu, January 81, 1899, and
addressed to Or. Joseph Losado, Cap
tain Martl Burgos and Senior J. Luna,
and says:
"Mr. - will be a useful ally to fight
for tie cause Of the Fllipinos.
u have already made up my mind TO
join with you In your country against
the Americans In case they insist upon
ignoring the right and justice Of your
cause. Tell General Aguinaldo am
already giving my service for your
country and am ready to obey orders
to 20 10 your country and fight for
the independence Of your people and
country at any moment"
The letter bears the alleged signature
OF Robert Wilcox. Another letter. dated
Honolulu, March 8, 1895, says:
Il am thinking Of going to the Phil
ippine islands and giving my assist
ance to Aguinaldo against the invad-
ers. hypocritical Yankees, carpet-bag
politicians"
Wilcox declined to make an extended
answer to the charges fled by Gear.
He says he has no fears OF the charges
made He admits that he wrote let
ters to DR.. Losado. Captain Burgos,
senor Luna and c. Caesar M0rena. an
Italian Of this city, whom he had
known while the latter was in Hawaii.
Gear claims that the letters and utter
ances Of Wilcox are reasonable and
petitions congress to unseat him. The
petition also says that Wilcox is guilty
Of bigamy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
NO AMERICAN WARSHIF.

NEW YORK, Feb 1.-The American
ambassador will not be in the naval
parade maSsed about the queens cof-
fin, says a London dispatch to the Trib
une, but he will go by special train
to Windsor with the representatives of
France, Spain and other countries in
advance of the cortege and be pres
ent at the service in st. James chapel.
Henry White will accompany him and
probably Mr.. Carter the second secre-
tary of the embassy. The American
ambassador will not witness today's
naval pageant and there will not be
an American warship among the Eng
lish, German, Russian and French
fleet.
The inscription attached to the
wreath sent to Windsor by Mrs. Gar
field is:
From Mrs. Garfield, in grateful re-
membrance of the queens kindness to
her"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
GOING TO INDIANA.

MUNCiE, Ind, Feb. Mrs. A. ID.
Cussick, a relative Of Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton, the Kansas saloon demollsher,
says that Mrs. Nation intends visit
ing Muncie in the near future. MIS-
Cussick expects that the wrecker win
make a demonstration here against the
liquor dealers She also claims ttat
Mrs Nation will not divulge the exact
date of her arrival and this leads her
to believe that the demolisher Of sal
oons will prepare to take the city by
storm before her presence is known.
She believes that Mrs. Nation viii visit
indianapolis and other cities in the
gas belt, while en- route TO the home
Of her relatives south Of Muncie.
Local W. C. T. U. women, 1t IL said.
generally disapprove Of Mrs. Nations
style OF damaging property and they
will not aid her in any manner II she
should start her crusade here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
BODY OF QUEEN
BORNE TO LONDON
Majestic Marine Pageant on the
SOIent Yesterday.
FUNERAL AT LONDON TODAY
Among The Great Fleet Of Warsbips America
Was Not Represented Duke Of
Cornwall and York Is Sen.
onSly III.

LONDON, Feb 2-Half a million Of
the late Queen VIctoria's devoted sub
jeets lining the stores Of the solent
yesterday witnessed a majestic pageant
and badc last farewell 10 their beloved
ruler. sovereign Of the greatest naval
power in the world.
Yesterdays ceremonies were a fitting
tribute from the nation owning Nelson
for It's hero TO its dead monarch All
who were witnesses Of the function tes-
tify to the profound emotion it inspired
and agree that It could not have been
surpassed Tor spIendor and solemn ef-
feet.
The dominant note in the whole
scene was the grand simplicity and.
50 far as human utterance was con-
cerned. its silence. The sad procession
gllded along in beautiful order and pre-
cision as though moved by som hid
den power No incident Of any kind
occurred TO mar its stately beauty.
There was no accident Of any sort
ashore or ahcat The weather was tra-
ditlonal queens weather" The queen
Of the seas was carried across the wat
ers to the accompaniment Of minute
guns and military music, a picture
which will live in history.
II the elements should prove equally
favorable today which at the moment
Of cabling @ d. m.) seems somewhat
doubtful the millions OF the metropo-
lis will render their even grander mill
tary tribute to the queen, who desired
10 be buried as a soldiers daughter.
Thousands Of troops are now marching
in London to breakfast hurriedy. pre-
paratory to taking their places in the
line Of march.
With this peaceful military invasion
is an equally large civilian invasion
from the provinces and abroad. 1t was
next TO impossible last evening 10 OBJ
tain a bedroom in any west end hotel,
and until quite late hour visitors wers
eagerly searching all along the route
for windows and seats. held at exorbi-
tant prices, to view the procession.
The body Of the queen lies on the
yacht Alberta in Portsmouth harb1r.
When the funeral fleet reached Ports
mouth guard Of a hundred marines
marched on board. During the night
the quarterback where the BIER rests
was lighted by electricity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
THREE NEW CRUISERS.
Will b" Named st. Louis, Milwaukee
and Charleston.

WASHINGTON. Feb 1.-The three
new protected cruisers. the bids for
which were opened today, are to be
named the st. Louis, Milwaukee and
Charleston, the last to continue the
name OF the ship wrecked November
?, 1899, in the Philippines.
Their trial displacement will be about
300 tons each. They viii be equipped
with 21,OO0 horsepower twin screw en-
gnes and will have a speed Of % knots
per hour. The vessels will be 424 feet
in length and ss feet in extreme
breadth. Their bunkers will have a ca
pacity of 1900 tons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
roRTO KIco pROsPERous.
Governor Allen Writes That Wages Are
Good and Labor II Scarce.

WASHfNGTON. Feb. THE secre-
tary Of the navy has received an in
tercsting letter from Governor Allen,
Of Porto Rico, formerly assistant Sec
retary Of the navy. which sets at
naught the alarming reports n dire
distress and poverty among the island
ers and chronicles constantly grow
ing measure Of prosperity in Porto
Rico.
In part the letter Is az follows:
The anti American sentiment which
was prevalent at the beginning Of the
ciyi government has disappeared and
the mssres Of the people were never
:1Orc ntented. am sure. than at the
present time. More are employed than
ever before and at better wages, and,
indeed. there is a scarcity Of labor"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
IN NATIONAL SENATE.
Proposition to Link Nlcaraguan Canal
Bill With Ship Subsidy Bill

WASHINGTON. Feb THE ship
ping bill was kept steadily at the front
in the senate today and in order to
further expedite its progress a motion
to make ii the special order was agreed
to for the session beginning at II a
m tomorrow.
A spirited discussion was precipitated
by an amendment by Clay. Of Georgia.
proposing to link the Nicaraguan can
al bill with the shipping bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-02
TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS.
Secretary Root Decides to Permit Al
Transcontlnental Roads to Com
pete.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Root, upon the recommen-
dation of Quartermaster- General Lud-
ington and the secretary of the treas
ury, has decided that hereafter all the
trans-continental railroads are to be al
lowed to enter into competition for the
transportation of troops and supplies
to and from San Francisco.