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IRRIGATING ARID LANDS.
The Matter Discussed by Omcials Of
the Land once.

Ihe Matter Discussed by Omcials OF
the Land once.
The bill recently framed in Cheyenne.
Wyo.. by a number Of western congress
men, providing for the building OF reser-
voirs in states needing irrigation. is being
discussed here with interest by officials Of
the general land Office. The irrigation Of
western arid lands has long been officially
approved and has been commented on ia
vorably by very many men in Congress.
The difficulty in securing legislation has
always been two fold-the number Of states
interested in such measures has been very
small and farmers of the middle west fear
that irrigation on a large scale will only
increase competition and result In lower
prices of farm products. These farmers re-
fer to the opening of the great northwest
and the consequent impossibility Of COM
petition on their part against vast areas of
fertile and cheap land given cheap trans
pcrtatton. Such land costing but a few
dollars an acre was brought into compe-
tition with their own farms, worth from
$50 to 800 an acre, and they are inclined
to think that the opening of lands to irri-
cation on large scale will have the same
effect. They do not oppose the idea that
such lands are to be made fertile some
time. but they claim it ought to be done
gradually and not in a way to affect the
income OF the middle west and eastern
farms. These arguments have been used
when irrigation has been discussed In Con-
gress. and in order to avoid criticism
against appropriations for this purpose the
representatives of states needing irrigation
basins have framed a bill authorizing the
expenditure on such works Of money re-
ceived from the sale of public lands. the
money to be spent within the states in
which the land Is sold The result of this
restriction would be that Nevada, Kansas,
New Mexico, Nebraska, Arizona and Utah.
which need irrigation as badly as any
other states. would get very little money
for such work because they have compar-
atively little public land to SELL while Cali
fornia. Colorado, Idaho, Montana. North
Dakota, Oregon. Washington and wyo-
ming would have practically all the bene-
fit from such plan. they are each
selling over S1OOO00 worth of land annu-
ally. Such legislation would have the sup
port of only half the members from states
needing irrigation. and for that reason
would have hard road to travel in order
to transform the Lill into law
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East Follow. the we.,

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
California Is furnishing educational cues
to Europe as well as to the east Colum-
bta University recently followed the exam
pie or the University of California by estab-
fishing an oriental chair. and now the Uni
yersity OF London Is about to follow the
example of Columbia by creating a Chi
Hese professionally.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO HANDSOME RESI-.
DENCES IN HOLMEAD MANOR, IN The
COUNTY COZ Ut ,, OF WASHINGIoN. D: g: FRONT
ING ON HOLMEAD AVENUE, BEING PREM.
ISES NOS 1921 AND 1928
By virtue OF a deed Of trust. dated December
IL, 1897. and recorded In Liber No 2292, folio 81,
OF the land records Of the District Of Columbia.
the undersigned trustees will offer for SALE BY
public auction. in front Of the premises on MON
DAY. JULY EIGHTH. 1901. AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM. lots numbered thirty three 1881 and thirty
four (34l Of Myers and Anderson's subdivision Of
part OF lot numbered six 90. in block numbered
forty-two (42D. Holmead Manor. recorded in the
once OF the surveyor Of the District Of Columbia
In Liber County No. H. at page 70. These Ots
are improved by two 3-story and basement brick
and stone front dwellings. containing about IL
rooms, reception hail. two bath rooms and all
modern improv ements
Terms Of sale: One-thIrd cash, balance in ecuaI
fnstallments in one and two years from day Of
SALE The purchaser will be required to give his
negotiable Promissory notes for the credit lay
ments bearing Interest. payable semi-annually. at
the rate Of per cent per annum, and secured By
deed Of trust on the property Sold or all cash al
purchaser option. All conveya ncing and reveaus
stamps at purchasers expense: $3.50 down each
lot when sold.
HENRY A. NESBITT,
EUGENE CARUSI.
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Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy. corner I'd street and
pennsylvania avenue southeast Classified
Advertisements Will be received there at
regular rates.
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C. @. SLOAN CO.. AUcrIoNEERs. I4o7 @ ST.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT ON n
STREET BETWEEN nth AND 18TH
THE REAR.
By virtue OF o certain deed OF trust, dated June
L. 1894. and recorded In Libef 1896 ut folio
16S ct one Of the land records OF the District
OF Columbia. and at the request OF the holder OF
the note secured thereby. will sell public
auction. In front cf the premises, TUESDAY.
O'CLOCK Pm. tn, following described real
tate. situate In the city OF Washington District
Of Columbia: and being all that part OF original
within the following metes and bounds: Beginning
at the southwest corner Of said lot and running
thence east street 25 feet thence north s. .Os
feet thence east 10 feet; thence north IL feet to
an alley; thence northwesterly said alley IS 30
feet. and thence south 106 SO feet to begiunlng
containing 2.S0l. ~ square feet, more or less
Terms OF sale: One-third OF the purchase money
to be paid In cash, balance in two equal INSTALL
ments in one and two yearz, secured the prop
erty sold. with interest, payable semi annually. a
the rate OF six per cent per ennum. all cash. at
the option Of the purchaser deposit Of 500 will
be required at the time OF sale. All taxes and
assessments In arrears TO he payable out OF the
purchase money. and all conveyancinx, recording
and revenue stamps at purchasers cost. Terms OF
sale to be complied with within fifteen DAYS from
day Of SALE or the trustees Will resell at the rlsk
and cost OF defaulting purchaser. after fve days
previous advertisement.
WIN " MATTINGLY, Trustee.
ARTHUR g. MATTTNGLY. Trustee
UTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UNTIL
TUESDAY. JULY NINTH. 1901 same hour and
place.
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OvercrOwding Steamers
From the Boston Herald
The wrecking Of superannuated over
crowded excursion steamers is now In or
der. The best advice to offer those in
tendlng to go on such an outing Is Don't"
Evening star., 1901-07-05

The successful operation OF wireless teleg-
raphy between points 500 miles apart was
demonstrated recently at Toronto. Can.
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VACANT LOT, FOURTH STREET (EAST SIDE
BETWEEN TX" AND IT, NORTHWEST Al
AUCTION, THURSDAY, JULY ELEVENTH :

SALE
By virtue Of a deed Of trust to u.s. recorded In
Liber PISS. folio e. Of the land records of the
District of Columbia the undersigned Will sell, at
public auction. IN front Of the premises. on
THURSDAY, JULY ELEVENTH. 1901, AT FTt K
O'CLOCK Pm, the north n feet inches by suii
depth (93 feet ~ inches) OF original Lot 8. in
square b26 unimproved.
An conxeyancing and revenue stamps at pur-
chaser's cost. Terms (which will be announced at
time Of sale) to be complied with In fifteen days,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
at risk and cost Of defaulting purchaser, after vs
days public advertisement
e. WELSH ASHFORD,
HERMAN z. GASCH,
Trustees.
THOMAS J. OWEN 4 SON, Auctioneers,
No. o13 "F'' street NV. 1e2odAds
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MORTGAGE SALE OF HANDSOME COUNTRY
RESIDENCE AND FARM IN PRINCE
GEORGES COUNTY. MD, LOCATED ON THE
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON TURNPIKE
LESS THAN MILE FROM ABiMENDALE
STATION AND FROM MUfRKIRK STATION
On THE b. AND o. RR.. ONLY 13 MILES
BY RAIL FROM WASHINGTON
Under q power Of sale In a mortgage from DR..
Aareen ID. Humes and wife. the above mentioned
property will be sold by the undersigned FRI
DAY. JULY TWELFTH, 1901, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
pM-, on the premises The farm in question
sists Of 95 acres Of land. Of which 81 acres are
arable and the balance Is woodland. In addition to
the residence which Is large and attractive the
improvements comprise a commodious barn two
tenant houses. an lee house and other appropriate
outbuildings- The property adjons that Of Mrs.
Emack and is near the property Of the late Ad-
miral Ammen and of Mrs. Thorpe
Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance in % Ial
sums in six ana twelve months all cash. at the
purchasers option. Credit payments will bear in
terest from time OF sale, at which deposit of $50
will be required For further particulars zee
Marlboro Gazette"
GEORGE WHITELOCK,
Attorney Named in the Mortgage
GEORGE WHITEIJOCK, Solicitor, 7O1 Qua dSan
Trust building. Baltimore, Nd. 1y3,69&1l
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The most disastrous fire in the history Of
Huntington w. Va. occurred Tuesday.
The total loss y about $a00. 600.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District D Of Columbia washington, July 1. IDOL
places and times hereinafter named the Commits.
sioners of the District OF Columbia viii offer for
privilege Of using the municipal hsy scales
from August l. 1901 to July 81. ieo2. both In
fodder oats In the straw and live stock. 20 wit:
No: L. situated opposite the post orice lu Cnlont
ated at corner NJ Eleventh street and Virginia ave.
uue southeast. at HAIF-PAST TEN O'CIIsk
enth and b streets ncrthwest' ar rWFiTk
O'CLOCK NJ: No. 4. situated at Seventh and
5. situated at the rear of market house IN e,rs,
town. d. G.. at TWO O'CLOCK PM; No = at
Pm. Parties purchasing wni be requir-d 10 com.
ply with the provisons Of the act OF the lerts-
1871 entitled An act resuiatins tse .s 'nne f ~
&c" Terms: One fourth cash and balance on -.
scales which may be on private property Shall ss,s
the right TO use them where they are. with tho
consent OF the owners Of the property on which
located or remove them TO a place approved by
the Commissioners. HENRY b. y. MACFAR.
LoHm,..n LAMn Join y " -, ROSS. & LANsING Il; REACIL.
w RADCLIFFE. Auctioneer. jyi-st
TRUSTEES SALE OF vAImAnLE PROPERTY on
BY virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court NJ ,hs
District OF Columbia. in equity cause No 222s7.
and Harriet v Dean ct al. are defendants / VIII
offer for sale at public auction. in front of the
OF JULY. 1901. AT 4:3O o'CIoCK lots fourteen
n4 and fifteen n5l, in Henry c. Deans subdivfs-
loh 10 square east OF square l264 per plat re-.
corded in the once OF the surveyor OF the Disrirt
OF Columbia. in Liber A. r. s, folio II5 excepting
the westerly twenty six (26l feet thereof as de.
scribed in certain deed recorded in IIber a,sa
folio All, OF the records Of the ofce OF the sur
veyor OF the District OF Columbia the same con-
tanning lol65 square feet, or less, with tho
frame dwelling thereon
Terms Of sale: One fourth Of the purchase money
In cash, the balance In six twelve and eighteen
months. in notes bearing interest at the rate Of
6So per annum, payable semi-annually secured by
deed OF trust upon the property sold or ali cash
at the option OF the purchaser. All conveyanrins
recording. surveying and stamps the cost OF the
purchaser: the terms TO he complied with within
Is days from day Of SALE otherwise the trustee.
may sell at the risk and OF the defauitins
purchaser. deposit OF SEQ win be required an
the day Of sale. JFSSE ri. WILSON Trustee
3lI-3le John Marshall Place. F.
THOMAS BOWLING & Co. Auctioneers.
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.

WALTER b. WILLIAMS 4 CO.. AUCTTONEERS.
OUR REGULAR SATURDAY SALE
OS TOMORROW. JULY SIXTH, AT TEN
oCLOCk AN, we shall sell. at sales room.
corner 10th and Pcnns. NV, a general nssort-
ment OF Housekeeping Articles removed FROM gov
eminent storage rooms and private residences for
convenience Of sale.
ALSO
Lot OF Once Desks Tables Chairs etc
1t WALTER II. WILLIAMS & co, Aucts.
O G. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTIONEERS. 1901 q ST
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UTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UNTIL,
TUESDAY. JULY NINTH. 1901. hour and
place.
H2-dkds By order Of the Trustees
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FRANKLIN Square Pipes.
Soon after, In the twenties. the corno-
ration pipes from the Franklin sou.r.
springs Were extended. lateral lines being
carried along F. q and other streets 40
tne improvements seemed to demand In
ielo the councils authorized the construc-
ton OF reservoirs at the sites Of the ~
grants. prescribing their dimensions to he
not less than ten feet square and eight
feet deep. Each engine company va q
PROVIDED with one and some were subse-
Quentiy constructed for catching the sur
face drainage ~
me most extensive system Of the Dis
tricts ancient water works Is understood
to have been the Capitol aqueduct," which
carries pure spring water to the halls of
Legislation. In the early DAYS the buiid,ng
was mostly supplied from two wells. wifi h
the old-fashioned pump and a small spring
or two In the grounds. one not far from
LIST and A streets northeast. BY the act
Oh Marcn IsS2, an appropriation Of $40, 600
was made for bringing water in pipes to
the Capitol. the construction Of reservoirs
and hydrants and the purchase of rights of
Individuals. Under this act, in 1892 and
spring was secured and nearly two miles
Of pipe laid to conduct it to the Capitol.
where reservoirs and hydrants were con-
structed The piping was laid in an al
most due south route. through what are
now the Howard University, LIE Droit Park
and Bloomingdale tracts, and down North
Capitol street. the government reservfng
right to enter on the same when
necessary to change or repair the pipes
This was OF six-inch iron pipe, and be-
yond the city limits skirted the branch of
the Tfber. which entered the city at 1st
street west. En- route. the pipe crossed the
the temperature of the water was threby
anected- Entering the grounds II fed
the f1sh pond. then near the present site
OF Greenough's statue Of Washington.
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O. G. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTToNEERs. 1907 G ST.
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JAMES W. RATCLrFFE. AUCTIoyEER

SAMUEL MADDOX. Atty for Executors,
$40 Indiana ave. Je25-dSd
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
GEN. CHAFFEE REPORTS.
Military Governor of the Philippines
Tells why Guerrilla Warfare
IL Prolonged.

Washington, Dec. THE war de-
partment has made public the first
annual report of Maj. Gen. Adna r.
Chaffee, military governor of the
Philippine islands. Gen. Chaffee sums
up the situation in the Philippines
from a military point of view by
stating that the provinces of Batan-
gas and Laguna, in Luzon, and the
islands Of Samar, Mindoro, Cebu and
Bohol constitute the area now dis
turbed by any embodied force of in
surgents. He says that to the phys
zeal character of the country, to the
nature of the warfare of the rebels,
who are amigo and foe in the self
same hour, to the humanity of the
troops, which is taken advantage Of
by the rebels and the inhabitants
who sympathize with them, and to
the fear of assassination on the part
of the friendly disposed if they give
information to the American forces,
is due the prolongation of the guer-
rilla warfare.
He recommends that there be no
further material reduction of troops
before January, 1908. The civil gov
ernments which are being organized
provincial and municipal-Gen.
Chaffee says are both new and un-
tried, and there is but one certain
and reliable method of ascertaining
the progress of the Filipinos in self
government, namely, observation by
the army.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
PHYSICIANS MUCH INTER
ESTED.

Northport,. Mich, Dec. 0.-The med
ical men are just now eagerly dis
cussing a most remarkable cure of a
severe case of Kidney Disease in this
county. Mr.. Byron o. Leslie, of
Northport, has for years been vic
tim of Kidney arrangements with all
the consequent pain and annoyance.
He was gradually growing worse and
as the disease advanced he became
very respondent, often wondering if
he would have to endure this suffer
ing all his lifetime.
But at last he found remedy that
cured him in Dodd's Kidney Pills. He
was much pleased, but did not say
much about it lest the good effect he
experienced would not last. Now,
however, after months of continued
good health he has concluded that he
is permanently cured, and his an
nouncement of this has caused pro-
found sensation among the physi-
clans and the people who knew Of his
apparently hopeless condition.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
RACE RIOT CONTINUES.
Three More Negroes Killed Near OPP,
Ala.-Troops Ordered to
Andalusia.

Andalusia, Ala, Dec. THE govern.
or sent troops Friday night to aid
Sheriff Bradshaw in protecting the me-
gro rioters in Jail here and the town
is under martial law. The sheriff is
fearing an attack at any moment by
mob from Opp and is prepared to
protect his prisoners at all hazards.
Three negroes, names unknown, were
caught and killed by posse of citi.
zens near Opp Friday for alleged im.
plication in the riot, and the whole
country is in arms against the ne.
groes.
News has just been received here that
Friday morning a negro committed su
icide near Opp. He was being pursued
by posse with bloodhounds, and see.
ing that escape was impossible the
black shot himself.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
FAVOR NICARAGUA ROUTE.
sioner Sent to Congress-Esti-
innate of Expense.


Washington, Dec. 5.-The report of
the isthmian canal commission was
sent to congress Wednesday. The
commission, as anticipated several
weeks ago, favors the Nicaragua
route and makes an estimate of $780,
$4,000 as the total cost of construc-
ton of the canal through Nicaragua.
The estimated cost of the Panama
route is $144,233,35s, but, the report
tain the Panama concession. The
commission value the work done at
$4o,000,0O0
The report says the Panama route
Is feasible as sea level canal while
the Nicaragua route must be by locks,
but Lake Nicaragua will furnish an in
exhaustible supply of water for the
canal. The Nicaragua route has no
natural harbors at either end, but sat
isfactory harbors may be constructed.
Harbors already exist at each end of
the Panama route, but considerable
work must be done at the entrance Of
the harbor on the Atlantic side.
With adequate force and plant the
commission estimate that the Nicara-
qua canal can be completed in six
years, exclusive of two years for
preparation. Ten years is estimated
to complete the Panama. The total
length of the Nicaragua route is 1886
miles and the Panama route 1900
miles. On,
The estimated cost of operating and
maintaining the Nicaragua canal an
nually is s1,35o,000 greater than that
of the Panama canal. The estimated
time for deep draught vessel to pass
through the Panama canal is ~ hours
and through Nicaragua canal 33 hours.
The Nicaragua route, the report
says, is more advantageous for COM
merce save that originating on the
west coast of South America. For the
gulf ports the advantage is two days,
and for most of the ports on the At
lantic and Pacific one day. The
Nicaragua route is said to be better
for sailing vessels on account Of favor
ing winds. HYGIENE conditions also
favor Nicaragua.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
FULL TEXT OF THE NEW
HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY.
President Roosevelt Transmits Document Providing for
an Ishmian Waterway.

conditions or charges Of traffic OF other
wise. Such conditions and charges shall
be just and equitable.
~. The canal shall never be blockaded,
nor shall any right of war be exercised nor
any act OF hostility be committed within
1t. The United States, however. shall be
at liberty to maintain such military police
along the canal as may be necessary to
protect itagainst lawlessness and disorder.
% Vessels of war of belligerent shall
not revictual nor take any stores In the
canal except SO far as may be strictly
necessary; and the transit of such yes
sells through the canal shall be effected
with the least possible delay In. accord
ance with the regulations In force, and
with only such intermission as may re-
suit from the necessities OF the service
Prizes shah be in all respects SUBJ
5ect to the same rules as vessels of war
OF the belligerents.
~. No belligerent shall embark or dis
embark troops, munitions Of war or war
like materials in the canal except in case
OF accidental hindrance Of the transit, and
In such case the transit shall be resumed
with all possible dispatch.
20. The provisions OF this article shall
apply to waters adjacent to the canal,
within three marine miles of either end.
Vessels Of war Of q belligerent shall not
remain In such waters longer than "a
hours at any one time. except In case of
distress, and in such case shall depart as
soon as possible; but a vessel of war of
one belligerent shall not depart within
"A hours from the departure of a vessel
Of war Of the other belligerent
%. The plant, establishment. buildings
and all works necessary to the -construc-
ton, maintenance and operation of the
canal shall be deemed to be parts there
OF for the purposes Of this treaty. and
in time Of war. as in time OF peace, shall
enjoy complete immunity from attack or
Injury by belligerents, and from acts
calculated to impair their usefulness as
ARTICLE Nv.
1T Is agreed that no change of terri
torial sovereignty or OF international re-
lations Of the country or countries trav-
ersed by the aforementioned canal shall
AFFECT the general principle of neutraliza-
ton or the obligation Of the high con-
tracing parties under the present treaty.
ARTICLE ".
'The present treaty shall be ratified by
the president of the United States by and
with the advice and consent of the SEN
ate thereof. and by his Britannia majes-
ty; and the notifications shall be ex-
changed at Washington or at London at
the earliest possible time within six
months from the date thereof.
I'm faith whereof the respective pleni-
potentiaries have signed this treaty and
hereunto affixed their seals.
Done In duplicate at Washington, the
18th day of November in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and one.
(SeaD JOHN HAY,
(SeaD 'PAUNCEFOTE."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14
GAGE REPORTS ON THE NATIONS
FINANCIAL CONDITION.

the year one Of the ~ associations was
placed in a solvent condition and permit
ted to resume. The authorized capital
stock of the banks in existence on June
30, 1900, was s627. 5os.0a3 In addition to
the capital OF banks organized during
the year. old associations increased their
stock to the extent of $12,921 .S00."
Secretary Gage reviews at length the
Russian sugar bounty case, holding that
the ruling made last winter was the
most equitable that the department could
devise in the interest of all parties.
The secretary urges a modification Of
the currency and national banking laws.
He lays down three principles upon which
he bases his recommendations:
/. The United States treasury should be
relieved of its responsibility and burden
of redeeming the greenbacks In gold and
the burden transferred to the national
banks.
to issue circulating notes to the full
amount Of paid-in capital upon deposit
of 30 per. cent. of the amount Of the
capital in United States bonds and %
per cent Of the capital in United States
legal tender notes.
9. The obligations Of the government
to pay the notes Of insoivent banks
should be rescinded.
In support Of his recommendations Sec
rotary Gage points to the fact that a
diminishing volume OF government bonds
will soon make 1t impossible for national
banks to secure a basis for circulating
notes.
According to the report touching immi-
grafton the arrivals of aliens for the
year aggregated 562,S6S OF that number
i57.91s were steerage passengers and 1850
were first and second cabin. Italy leads
In the number sent, with 137.s0 OF the
steerage list OF the steerage immigrants
a3l ,O65 were males and 166S63 females.
There were ll7.s57 who could neither read
cor write.