Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20

| pracLlCblly All VI tuo Ot0VV nsHVo
al banks of the United States would
have to change the plates from which
their notes ere printed. Each bank
that issues notes has at least three
of these plates for denominations
of $40, $40 and s., and some have
more. The engraving Of these plates
cost $75 each and the work has to be
done at the bureau Of engraving and
printing in this city. To change all these
plates would not only cost each bank
quite a sum oil money but would take q
| lot OF time. Another objection from q
practical standpoint is that in nearly
every instance throughout the country
the drawer of the paying teller OF a
bank is fitted with partitions just OF the
size OF the present currency. Of course
smaller bid would 90 into the larger
partition bat il is claimed that great in-
convenience would result aud that event.
uslly 1t would be necessary to make over
the drawers in every bank 30 that the
partitions would conform to the size OF
the blls.
A crisis which may involve nearly the
whole of South America 10 discord Is
expected In the next few days in the
boundary quarrel between Peru and b.
livia. II the question is not adjusted In
that time one or the other Of the country
will probably begin aggressive tactics.
Thesitnation is being watched with much
concern in Washington because of the
disastrous results which will almost sure
| " follow 10 disturbing conditions through
out South America. 1t Is almost i'm
possible for the United States to intervene
in the cause of peace because OF the ex-
IRENE delicace of the diplomatic rels'
ious of the countries concerned. ln
case Bolivia should begin hostilities
with Peru, Chilli lie almost certain tC
league It's interests with the former
country against its old.time enemy. Ar
. ,ntine will probably extend its sympa
Inv TO Peru because OF BOlivia's refusal
to ACCEPT the decision of the Argentine
president In the arbitration OF the dispute
Brazil, which is the rival of Argentine ID
many respects, also has en- interest In the
disputed territory. Should opportunity
presents itself the United States will Try
to propose a solution Of the problem but
10 the present state Of affairs there seems
10 be no prospect OF an adjustment.
The so-called Alaska coal cases which
have figured in the controversy between
S scretsry OF the Interior Ballinger and
Chief Forester PinchOt, were the sub
| isct OF a statement issued today by
acting Secretsry of the Interior Pierce,
who Is Just back from a two weeks trip
to New England. The statement Is as
follows: "Soon after Secretary BAllingel
assumed office, some phase Of these
cases came up officially before the
department. The secretary called
for me and stated that be had
been called into consultation about
these cases before his appointment, and
tba, be would have nothing whatever
to do with them, aud directed that all
matters relating to them should be
andled entirely by myself and the COM
missioner of the general land office.
Since the secretary assumed office he
has had nothing whatever to do with
these cases and all matters relating to
them has been handled either directly
by myself or through the general land
fice."
In q statement issued today, Henry
F. Davis, attorney for Mrs. Sutton 10
he inquiry as to the death of her son al
Annapolis, criticised Judge Advocate
Leopard and the members of the court
10 emphatic language, leaving it to be
understood that the court knew too little
about weighing evidence to be permitted
10 handle such an important matter.
He also accused Major Leonard Of fall
ing to live up to his agreement and
thereby bringing about the peculiar
tsngle which threw Mrs. Sutton into the
attitude of prosecuting Adams, Utley,
Willing, Ostermsn and Bsvans for the
death of her SOD.
"UDjudicial aud unnecessarily harsh
language in which the court has seen fl
10 clothe its conclusions" said Mr..
Davis, in speaking Of the decision. he
declared he has given out the statement
10 view of the findings aud opinions oil
the Sutton court of irquiry, especially
the fifth opinion that the charges of Mrs.
Sutton we're unsupported by even 9
shadow of reason. He took Issue with
the finding Of the court that Sutton VAS
"kIlled by revolver shot from a service
Colt revolver, held in his own right
hand aud fred by himself" MIR. Davis
made an analysis of the testimony bear.
lug on the shooting and declared it was
obvious that the fatal shot was not fred
from Colts revolver.
Dependent because of business re-
verses, Miss Louise Hugle, 10 years old,
OF 691 d street southwest, attempted
suicide last night by taking csrbolic
scid. She was hurried to the Emer-
gency Hospital where her life was saved.
DR.. l.. Duncan Buckley, of the New
York Skin and Cancer Hospital, makes
the announcement that John Early,
who was held at Washington as a leper,
will bring suit against the District Of
Columbia.
NJ. Darbouy, perpetual secretary Of
the Academy of Science, Of France, has
been designated as special delegate to
represent the French government at the
Hudson Fulton celebration, in New
York, according to dispatch received
at the State Department today from
Ambassador White MoDsignor OAR
bony is one of the important figures 10
academic life In Paris.
Major Sylvester has offered reward
Of 800 for the capture Of the negro who
yesterday held up and robbed Miss Min
Il Ma Ham inhn an Miliiarr rnad