Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICorrespeudenoe Of the Alexsndris Gazette.
Washington. July 81.

WbbnlukUOus July oA'
An importsnt decision was rendered
by Judge Bradley of the Supreme Court
of the District OF Columbia this after
noon, affecting the rights OF suocoh'
tractors OF postal star routes. 10 the
case of G. w. Underwood and the FL
deity g. Trust Co., Of Baltimore, VINO
sought to eDjOIn payment BY the fost-
Office department to Jasper Rhoton 70
whom they had sub-let their rights 10
the Holbrook Fort Apache route in
Arizons, the Judge held that the Post
Office department vas right. Inc ap-
plicaiion for the Injunction was refused.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson has
left for Q trip through the western
drought stricken districts. He believes
that the reports of damage done the
corn crop have been exaggerated, and
before making public his report on the
effects of the dry spell he wishes to
make q personal survey OF the terri
tory, "Even il the corn crop Is ruined
10 some localities" said the Secretary
before starting, "tbe farmers may
retrieve part of their loss by taking
advantages of the late rains and plant
ing grass fodder for their cattle. The
late reports show that a great many
acres of corn we're planted and worked
10 the early spring before the ground
dried I'D. 10 these districts | hope 10
fiod that the crop pulled through with
out serious damage In spite OF the long
dry spell that followed"
D.
the Navy department this morning and
resumed his investigation of records
and papers 10 behalf OF his client,
Admiral Schley. The door between
Admiral Crowninshield's office and
that occupied by Capt Parker vas left
omen so that the Acting Secretary
could at all times keep his eye upon
the movements of the counsel. Every
now and then some clerk comes into
the room and counts the papers submit
ted for the CAptain's examination, ana
watches his proceedings. This has re-
suited in several angry interchange
between Admiral Crowninshield and
and the attorney, who Indignantly de-
clares that he does not propose
TO steal or alter the records.
Although there has been no official
abatement or the subject it is reported
that Admiral Schley will select as his
chief counsel Mr.. Jeremiah Wilson OF
this city. The matter OF the selection OF
a succ, ssor to Admiral Kimte;ly on tle
court has been left to Secretary Long.
In the event that the secretary should
accept Admiral Kimberly's plea OF Ill
health, IL is now thought that Rear Ad-
mlral Luce will be chosen.
Chief Wilkie Of the Secret Service
received word today of the arrest in
New York of clever woman counter
feiter who gave the name Of Mrs. Bas'
soil. She was recognized as the con-
sort of Minnie Holden, once o motor
bus counterfeiter now known as pro-
fessional witness 10 New York divorce
mill. He taught the woman the "ousi-
ness" and she continued 1t after he had
sought fresh pastures. Secret service
men followed her to Coney Island and
other resorts where be passed number
of counterfeit so cents pieces. At her
home, 315 35th street, they found 172
bad coins, molds and other accessories
of "coniacker's" outfit. She was ar
rested last night, as was also awoman
who was in her company and who gave
the name of Mrs. O'Connor.
Government receipts today were from cus-
tons. $342 100 IS internal revenue, 81.
OBS. $50 To; miscellaneous, 5000, S38 81
total 50 90,21O.O9. Expenditures, 81.
9S0210.09.
The Treasury department today bought
S171 900 worth Of fours at 113, O94.
It is admitted by officials of the State and
Navy departments today that strong infu'
ences in Chicago and the combined shi pbuild-
ing interests Of the Great Lakes are using
every endesvoT TO hsve this government
take steps toward the sbrogation of the treaty
with England relating to the maintaining OF
warships on the interior waters. The ship
building interests we're the first TO move in
the matter, with view to promoting the
building of warshps on the Great Lakes.
The stock OF gold in the Treasury today is
the largest 10 the history of the government
and is accommodating at the rate OF from
$4,500,00O to 100000 q month. To-
days figures are S504, 354, 297, of which
$24S. 65S, sos is free gold, but including the
$4,000, 900 gold reserve. Since July ],
1900, the stock OF gold on hand has ineress-
cd sbont $S1 100000.
Respecting tho story connecting his name
with the assistant secretsryship of the navy,
which he formally held, Governor Allen, of
Porto Rico, said thst be knew absolutely
nothing about it, HE whole plans for the
present. he said, we're to provide for period
Of rest sEd he had been so busy getting ready
10 do this that he hal not even seen the re.
port.
The stock brokers report the market as be-
ing very quiet
According to Msnila mail received here
this morning 6 disturbers of the peace are re-
ported to have been hanged, s sent to prison |
for life, while 4 others received sentences Of
20 years or more by military tribunals.