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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
Hold Monopoly of San Juan Route.

Hold Monopoly OF San Juan Route.
Washington, ID. c., Jan. 1.-THE
rather startling discovery has been
made that British company, the great
shipping firm of Forward Brothers,
owns thirty years concession, obtained
from the Nicaraguan government 10
September, 1897. by which they have
the entire monopoly of the Transports
ton on the San Juan river from Lake
Nicaragua to the Caribbean Sea. As
the plans OF the proposed ship canal
contemplate using the course of the
San Juan river from the lake to the At
lantic, this concession, unless removed,
is an absolute bar to the ownership OF
the United States until the year 1927
The British government could demand
royalty on every vessel and every ton
Of cargo passing through this section
of the canal. It had heretofore been
supposed that the only concessions 10
the way of the Nicaragua canal were
those OF the Maritime Canal Company
and of the Cragin- Syndicate, both
American companies. The news OF the
existence of the British concession is
confirmed by the testimony Of U. 8.
Consul sorsby, at Greytown, which was
taken by Senator Morgan last year,
but which has never heretofore been
published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
Weather Conditions.

Washington, Jan. 1l.-Rains have
fallen 10 the Atlantic and Gulf States,
except South Carolina, eastern Georgia
aud Florida, aud in the Ohio valley
and snow or rains 10 the upper Missis.
sippi and central Missouri valleys. The
temperature has risen In western North
Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Canadian
northwest territories, the south Allan
tic and east Gulf States, northwest por'
lion of Pennsylvania aud New York
northern Maine, and from Oklshoms
northeastward over upper Michigan
generally elsewhere 1t has fallen, Will
decided changes 10 northern Ohio, the
Ohio valley, Tennessee, and the west
Gulf States. The barometer 10 low
from the lower lakes and middle AT
lantic coast southwark and southwest
ward 10 the Gulf OF Mexico, with cen
ters of disturbance over western North
Carolina and central Alabama. A storm
OF considerable intensity is central or
the Pacific coast north of Washington
Clearing weather ia indicated for the
northeast section Of the country on Sat-
urday, with fair weather in the remain.
ing Gulf and Atlantic districts; with
generally lower temperatures in
the middle Atlantic, south Allan
tic, and Gulf S ates, Ohio valley
and lower lake region, and with
frosts tonight in Texas, Louisiana
and Mississippi, approaching close tC
the Gulf coast and probably in south
western Alabama. Brisk to high north
westerly winds are indicated for thu
New England and middle Atlantic
coasts, and fresh to brisk southwesterly
for the South Atlantic coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
RETIRING GENERALS.

During the consideration of the army
reorganization bill 10 the Senate yes
terday, Mr.. Daniel offered an amend
ment authorizing tie President to select
from the list of brigsdier-generals Of
volunteers two officers without regard
to age for the purpose OF appointing
them major-generals ofthe regular army
and retiring them. Mr.. Daniel stated
that the amendment was intended TO
provide for the retirement Of Gems.
James Fl. Wilson and Fitzhugh Lee.
Mr.. Sewell offered an amendment to
the amendment authorizing the Presi-
dent to select regular army officer not
above the rank of brigadier-genersl to
be appointed as a msjor-general and re-
tired. This was in the interest OF Gen.
Shafter.
Mr.. Pettigrew declared there was
nothing 10 the history of II 9 conf ct at
Santiago which warranted the propoe-
ed action by the Senate. "Yet,' said he
"this is the man who is to be especially
houored by Congress after IL has laid
before 1t damaging testimony from
the most eminent historian OF this body.
The victory at Santiago was won not
by General Shafter, but 10 spite of
Skater. Now wo propose to promote
him for mere laundering incapscity and
inefiiciency without parallel 70 the bis
tory of battles resulting 10 victory.
We have already promoted CorbiD, who
was not away from Washington during
the war, and Ainsworth, who acted only
as Q CLERK, and now We propose to put
Shsfter on the list to emphasize the
fact that Congress never promotes any
body unless 1t is sure he has never done
any iebting."
Mr.. Sswell made q warm defense Of
General SKATER
Mr.. Sswell's amendment was agreed
to, IL to IL, and the original amendment
ss amended was agreed to without
division.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

YOUNG LADY SHOOTS HERsELF.-
Miss Ada r. Fairfax, daughter Of
Captain Z. r. Fairfax, OF the Norfolk
and Western Railroad, lies at the point
of death from the effects of bullet
wound from pistol, fred accidentally
by her own hand. Miss Fairfax, who
resides with her brother-in-law. 10
Rivermont, suburb of Lynchburg, was
Wednesday night experimenting with
o revolver which she had been in the
habit OF carrying with her on her trips
to the city. By some means the weapon
was accidentally discharged, the ball
entering the left side Of the body near
the heart. 1t is not thought that che
can recover. Miss Fairfax has devoted
herself to the calling of trained nurse,
and for several years has lived in Chi
cago and Memphis. She was at home
on sick leave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

The CUBAN constitutional conven-
ton, composed in the large part OF ne
proes. has declared In favor OF unre-
stricted suffrage. Its members are like
the men in this country who advocated
the Spanish war for Free Cuba; they
have eyes, but see not, and don't
know what they are doing, and are
pursuing a course that must lead to
their country's and to their own injury.
The spaniards. after four hundred
years. experience with Cubans, knew
a great deal more sbont them than the
Americans do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Washington, January II.
SENATE.

Shortly after the Senate met Mr.
Garter, chairman OF the census commit.
tee, had the reapportionment bill read
tor the information OF the Senate and
asked for its immediate consideration
Mr.. Ha Sley objected because it would
lead to discussion and interfere with
the army reorganization bill. Mr.. Pet.
tus also objected, and the bill was laid
over.
This ia the measure which makes the
membership of the House consist OF 1888
representatives.
The Teller resolution asking for the
publication OF the memorial OF the Fill
pinos asking for independence went
over until Monday.
Consideration of the army bill was
then resumed.
The Hoar amendment providing that
no further military force be used In the
Philippines, except such as may be
necessary until the President can pro-
claim amnesty for all political offensea
and treat with delegation of ten Fill
pinos, that they may state their wishes
10 respect to the future government oil
the islands, was laid laid on the table by
vote OF 80 to 10.
Mr.. Peltigrew's amendment TO strike
out all provisions putting an age limit
on appointment OF volunteers and by
providi q that one-third of the original
vacancies created by the act from
colonel to second lieutenant he filed by
selections from officers of volunteers
and that two-thirds be from the regular
army was defeated by vote of 80 to Is.
Mr.. Daniel spoke in favor of bis
amendment providing that volunteer
officers may take examinations for pc
sitious as captain. as well as for first
aud second leutenants in the regular
army.
The vote on the amendment was, 10
favor, "a; against, %.
HOUSE.
Eulogies on the late Representative
Daily, OF New Jersey, will be delivered
10 the House beginning at 2 o'clock on
Saturday, February 8. according to an
order made as the first business in that
body today.
A Senate resolution authorizing the
use OF the public grounds In this city
during the inaugural ceremonies WAS
agreed to.
The river and hsibor bill was dis
placed by the special order for the con.
sideration OF bills on the private pen
sion calendar.
Gen. A. v. Rice, former democratic mem.
Der Of congress from Ohio. was granted q PEN
sion BY tho House Of 800 per mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

There Is more Catarrh in this section OF tho
country than all other disesses put together,
and until the lest few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc.
tors pronounced 1t 8 local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly fall
ing to cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incursbIe. Science has proven cstsrrh to
be constitutional disease, and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured By +. J. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops TO teaspooDful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address, 2. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

THE appeal of the Filipinos, read In
the u. s. Senate yesterday, for the free
dom and liberty they supposed would
be granted them as their reward for a.
sIssing this country in the Spanish war,
states that their people may continue to
be slaughtered, as they have been, but
that for every one killed. ten will rise
to take his place, and that with them
the war is either for success or ex'
termination. The latter will necessi'
tate the expenditure Of billions Of
money-sud none but self-interested
imperialist believe that the game is
worth the candle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
Rescued Passengers and Grew

Marseilles, Jan. 11.-All the passen-
gers and crew of the steamer Russie
which stranded near Fsraman, on
Monday, have been rescued. The
heroic efforts of the life savers who
strove for four days to get line to the
vessel, were rewarded at daylight
today when the sea having mode
rated slightly a breeches buoy apparatus
was attached to the wrecked steamship.
The children were the frat to be sent
ashore, then the women, and finally all
OF the 102 passengers and crew were
landed on the beach. Hundreds OF
spectators cheered The rescue and
swarmed around the sufferers eager
to minister to their wants. Everybody
has been landed and none are injured
or III though ell are worn by their ter
rible experience. Most Of the passeu-
gers were French officials from Algiers
or soldiers. Business 10 Msrseilles ia
practically suspended and the popula'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
ADMIRAL CERvERA DYING.

As stated yesterday, Admiral Ger
vera, commander of the Spanish feet
destroyed by the Americans at San
tiago, Cuba, on July 8, 1898, is dying at
Puerto Real, near Cadiz.
Psscusl de Cervers y Topete, Count
OF Jerez, and Marquis OF Santa Ana, ad-
miral and grapdee of Spain, was the
son OF q wealthy wine merchant and
lardholder in the province OF Jerez,
from which he obtains his title OF count.
It Ia said that through his mother ne is
related to the present reigning family
OF Spain. He was born In 1888, and at
the age OF Is entered the naval acade
my at San Fernando, graduating In
1854. He participated 10 the expedi-
ton against Morocco In that year, and
was promoted first lieutenant. He was
next attached to the Cochin-China ex-
petition of 1852.
Alter this he spent some time In a
diplomatic capacity in Washington, as
an attache of the Spanish legation to
the United States. Becoming captain,
be was sent to the Peruvian coast, In
command Of ship, to take part In the
operations then proceeding against
that country. During much OF the
Ten Years War, as the Cuban revolt oil
1S6S-lS7S was called, he spent much
time on blockading duty. Before the
end Of that struggle, by the treaty OF
Zinjon, he returned to Madrid and oc-
cupied a post in the Office Of the navy
department. He was also promoted
admiral and made aide.de camp to the
queen regent.
His next commission was as head oil
the Naval Commission sent by Spain to
London to confer with other European
nations regarding the code of maritime
warfare. At the outbreak OF the war
with the United States Cervera was
placed 10 command OF the fleet sssemb.
led at the Cape de Verde Islands. Be-
ing ordered westward he On May Is,
| 1898, entered the harbor OF Santiago,
with the flower of the Spanish navy
the four armored cruisers Viscaya, AL
mirante Oqueudo, Marie Teresa and
Cristobal Colon, together with the two
torpedo boat destroyers Furor and
Pluton. Within q few days he was
bottled in the harbor by the American
feet, and, acting under orders, tried 70
Iorce his way out on July 8. losing bis
whole feet and being captured with
his men in the effort
The experience OF Cervera In Ameri-
can hands was more like that Of an
honored guest than of prisoner Of
war. Sent first to Portsmouth, N. a..
and subsequently, to Annapolis, be was
received at the latter place with the
honors due bis rank by Admiral Nc
Nair, commandant OF the Naval Acad'
envy. After the peace protocol was
signed in August he was releaed, and
was everywhere greeted in America by
marks of respect. He sailed with /, 70(
survivors OF his crew from Portsmouth
N. H., on September II, arriving al
Santender In due season.
10 July, 1899, be was brought before
naval court-martial, but that tribunal
postponed his case aud released hin
from the technical arrest which tbs
charges carried with them, and the
matter OF 5antiago's disaster ended
Herewith, as far as related to any
censure of the commander OF the de
stroyed fleet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
REMAINS OF CoNFEDERArEs.-Rep-

REMAINS OF CoNFEDERArEs.-Rep-
resentatives Myer, of Louisiana, and
Lamb, Of Virginia, and Mrs.. William ].
Rehan, of Louisiana, representing the
Confederate Southern Memorial As
ISOLATION, had q conference with Secre-
tary Root, Quartermaster General Lud-
ington and Colonel Pstten, quarter
master, at the War Department yes.
terday afternoon, with regard TO prop.
osition for the removal OF the remains
OF Confederate soldiers inferred in the
Arlington cemetery and the Soldiers
Home cemetery, near Washington, 10
their former home 10 the South for re-
interment. There are 1856 Confederate
dead at Arlington and 12S at the Sol
diers' Home cemetery. Some time ago
Congress appropriated 81, 500 for the in
terment in separate plot in the Ar
lington cemetery of all the Confederate
dead buried In various cemeteries in
that vicinity. 1t is conceded that that
fund cannot be used for the removal OF
the remains 10 question from Arlington
to other cemeteries, and the present
application does not involve the use of
that money. The question for the Sec
rotary of War to decide Ia whether be
can authorize the removal Of the re-
mains as requested by the Con-
iederate Memorial Association under
the existing law, or whether al
frmative legislation is required. The
Secretary Informed the committee that
he would give the matter prompt con-
sidera ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

CHANDLER DEFEATED.-In the eau.
Gus of the republican members OF the
New Hampshire legislature last night
Judge H. E. Durham defeated Senator
William E. Chandler for nomination for
United States Senator, receiving 19S
votes to AZ for Chandler. And now
Senator Clarke, OF Montana, gets bis
denomination. Mr.. Chandler. having
been elected to the republican national
convention OF 1858, was made secretary
of the national committee, which posi-.
ton he also filed in the campaign OF
1872. After the campaign OF 1876 he
took q prominent part In the contest
over the disputed southern electoral
votes, and subsequently violently as
sailed President Hayes for his South
Carolina and Louisiana policy. He
was also promiL emit witness in the IA
nous cipher dispatch inquiry in 1878
and 1879.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

THE fact that nearly all the U. B.
Senators from the South voted yester-
day for the resolution to retire with the
rank and pay of brigadier general
the man who claimed the reward Tor
the arrest OF President Davis and who
originated the SANDER about bis wearing
woman's clothing, proves that the OLD
ex Confederate alluded to in the ia
zette's Washington letter OF yesterday
was right, when he said their knowi'
edge of these facts would probably IN
duce many Congressman from the
South to support it--so different are
they from their predecessors. The
change that has taken place In the
character of Southern people since the
war THAT was made upon them, has
never been equaled in the history OIL
any nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
FRIDAY EVENING. JAN. IL. 1901.

Tn DOUBT and confusion about af-
fairs in China be az great in that coun-
try as they are here, the people thereof
must be 10 a deplorable condition, and
don't know what to do or where to look
for relief from the appalling dangers
that threaten them on all sides.
They have no government OF their
own to rely upon and are slaugh-
tered, outraged and robbed in
discriminatory by their own soldiers,
BY those OF the Boxers and by those oil
the invading army of allies, and don't
know where to turn or where to seek
safety; that is, ifthe accounts from their
country be true, and even the allied
army there is at odds; and each OF ito
different components is carrying on
hostilities and peace negotiations on iss
own hook. And all this, 1t must never
be forgotten, Is said to be in the inter
est Of Christianity, and because the Chi
nese resented an attack on the de-
fences OF their capital city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

THE republican administration did
agree to take the remains Of dead Con-
federates who died in Washington away
from those of the negroes and teamssers
alongside of whom they were buried,
and to renter them by themselves In
one spot in the federal cemetery at Ar
lington, but it refuses to disinter and
send them to Richmond to be buried
with their comrades 10 the Confederate
cemetery there. And they will have
to remain where they are until their
survivors raise the required money for
their removal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

A New York afternoon paper booms
Bishop Potter for Mayor. The paper
announces that movement Is on foot
among prominent republicans to in
duce the bishop to allow his name to be
used at the next municipal election.
William L. Trenholm, the fnancier,
died today at his home 10 New York,
of pneumonia, following an attack, OF
grip. Mr.. Trenholm ives Comptroller
of the Currency in the fret Cleveland
administration. Mr.. Trenholm YVES
born In Charleston, s. O., 10 1886. He
served throughout the war "a an Of
fcer In the Confederate army. His
father was Secretary OF the Treasury In
Jefferson Davis's cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
PROPOSALS.
Nc QUAR.

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR.
" TERMAsTEB, 4i9 north Washington
street. Alexandria, Virgins, December 26,
1900. Sealed proposals, In triplieste, for
construction OF frame Bake. House with
brick oven and chimney, at Fort Washington,
Maryland. including electric wiring and me-
cessaiy plumbing, will be received ct this
office until IL o'clock, noon, January 80,
1901. Envelopes containing proposals should
he marked Proposals for Bske-House Fort
Washington, Maryland" Information re-
gsrding plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned at the Office Of the Depot Quarter.
master, at Baltimore, Philsdelphis, New York
and aleo at this office. The right is reserved
10 accept or reject any or all bids. ABE. s.
BICKHAM, Major and Qusrtermsster, u. 4.
Vols. deer, Is, 29, 81, jana 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
Seven Drowned.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 11.-Today
barge on which 32 men were engaged
loading steel rails at the Braddock
works OF the Carnegie Steel Company
suddenly collapsed and threw the men
into the Monongahels river. Seven
men were pinned down by the rails
falling upon them and were drowned
Those rescued had q narrow escape
from death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

IT Is doubtful il any body, outside OF
his own family, regrets the defeat OF
Senator Chandeliers election. Ger
talnly none OF his colleagues does, and
if any other man does, he has effectually
concealed his feelings from the public.
When Mr.. Chandler penned his IA
nous dispatch to Mr.. Hayes. on the
night of the election, "You have lS5
votes and are elected" he established
his character in the minds of all just
and reputable citizens of the country,
and from that time to the present, he
has done nothing that tends In the re-
hottest degree to disestablish 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

ton has given itself over to a celebras
ton of the rescue OF the Russie's pas sem
gers and crew. The Captain OF the
wrecked steamer lives here. He is the
hero of the hour and cheering crowds
surround his house. There is some
hope that the Russe will be saved.
A special train will take the passen.
gers OF the Russie to Paris at 7 o'clock
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
Uses pECoMposEp LIGHT.

DIR. George G. Hopkins. of Brooklyn,
asserts that he has used decomposed
light with success in the treatment of
consumption. In one case patient
who was 10 the last stages OF the disease
was restored to vigor In Elk weeks; 10
two other cases the use Of the system
has been marked by great improve
ment 10 the patients condition. DIR.
Hopkins's patients will not allow their
names to be used.
In explaining his system DR.. Hop
kins said yesterday:
III used decomposed light as q subsii.
tute for sun rave. The patient is led
with arsenic, cod liver oil aud similar
things In order to build up bis system
and strengthen the tissues. Then the
light, which restores vitality, is used,
and the patient is enabled TO throw oil
the germs of consumption and TO re-
cover his health"
DIR. Hopkins took the hint for his sys-
tenn from DR.. Finsen, OF Copenhagen,
who discovered the method about two
years ago. DIR. Hopkins's light is gen
Grated by bis $1,000 candle power arc
machine. The patient is disrobed and
seated in front OF the light. The light
Is then re effected upon his body. The
full strength OF all the rays OF the spec
trum Is not allowed to fall on the pa
tient. Ooly three Of them, separated
from the others by q blue glass, are
used. This separation Of the rays gives
the system lie name of the decomposed
light system.
Decomposed light has been success
fully used 10 the treatment OF cancer,
but this is the first time go far as known
by DR.. Hopkins that 1t has been used
in America for the treatment of con-
sumption. 1t differs from the X-ray 10
being visible and illuminating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11
COURT OF APPEALS.

Miller VS.. Byers; argued and submit
ted.
Echols' executor vs.. Brennan & ais ;
argued and cor tinued until today.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany vs.. Wood; argued and submitted.
The next cases to be called are Baer
vs.. Ingram, ct ais, and Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association w. Taylor, Nos.
10 and / on privileged docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

The most soothing healing and sntiseptic
application ever devised lie DcWiits Witch
Hazel Save. 1t relieves at once and cures
piles, sores, eczema and skin diseases Be-
ware Of limitations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

Mrs. John w. Mscksy has con-
tributed $4,000 to prevent the sale Of
st. Joseph's Church for English and
American Catholics, in Paris, which
had been seized by the French govern
ment for unpaid taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-11

The Markets.
Georgetown, Jan. 11.-Whest 70s75.