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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
A MISUNDERSTANDING.

American Tourist understand.
marquis, that you fell in love with
distinguished American lady on ac-
count Of her pretty foot"
MarQuis-"Dat is it. Dat is it. De
pretty way she foots de bills"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price, 25 and soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Childre,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms, Over
10000 testimonials. THEY NEVER FAIL.
AT all druggists, csc. Sample FREE.
AID. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
country.

Truman II. fiddley, the Cleveland
banker, who has just celebrated his 91st
birthday, loaned $1,000 to John d.
Rockefeller when the latter started in
business
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

In consequence of a death from
hydrophobia in Pisek, Bohemia, the
local authorities ordered every dog in
the town to be killed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

''Do you think there is any money in
politics, Jimpson?" you bet there is.
That's where all mine WENT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Soda, used repeatedly in washing the
hair, has been known to produce pre-
mature greyness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Ungratefulness is the very poison of
manhood.-Sir p. Sidney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Careful measurements prove that the
average curvature of the earth in 500
inches to the statute mile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

When a man worries great deal he
says he is overworked'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak men
strong. blood pure. SOC. 81 All druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

do you know don't think much Of
Mawson." you don't have to. You
can size Mawson up in two seconds"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Forty-four muscles are called into
play in the production of the human
voice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

An Ohio girl. in her excitement over
q parade. swallowed campaign but
ton. Now no one can tell what her
politics are.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

We will forfeit 81 900 if any of our pub
ished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. The PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

The number of divorces to marriages
in Japan is as l to 3.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
. Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever. 1oc,
25c. II C. G. c. fail druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Does your wife jump at conclu-
sions?" NO. she jumps at bargains"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
Goes Cough BaIsam

IS the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold qucke
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Sixty languages are SPOKEN in the
empire governed by the car of Russia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

The Tartars have quaint custom Of
taking a guest by the ear when invit-
ing him to eat or drink with him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Every man who eats too much land
nearly every man does) is looking for
something to give him an appetite"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Borax-water Is an excellent thing for
keeping the skin smooth and soft.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money il it fails to cure 25c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Smoke Sledge Cigarettes. 20 for s cts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
Best Route TO K Iondike

- min n Full illustrated descriptive immi-
uIKuUvn grafton literature Free. Postage, 100.
VkUUUOU sTATR PRkss BUREAU, Tallahassee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02

ana regiment OF marines viii he sent
,nere' me bishop OF the Canary Islands
~ sympathy with the patriotic movement
IN spain, is preparing his own paJace aud
seminary buildings for conversion into bar
racks and lodges for troops. One ~ finn
REGIMENTS OF marines expected from TN /,
philippines. VIII be sent to Porto Rico with
aftiierymen ami additional infantry ami
possibly some guns.
heintorcements are also about 10 he
gent to strengthen the garrisons OF .he
spanish possession In North Africa. all
though they are strong enough ALREADY.
az the posts have an exclusively military
character and are always considered as IN
. state of war. Special attention Is heing
also paid TO the Philippines. The standing
army sent there 10 put down the insurrcc-
ZION VIII be maintained though many
weeks ago II was proposed TO send mart of
u back 10 Spain, The Philippine islands
residents OF Madrid have sent an address
TO the government Offering to return 10
manila and to organize their native voluu
tesr regiments TO be manned by Spanish
OFFICERS OF the regular army,
The Daily Mall SAYS: Every liver ot
liberty will wish the war as short as n
Us sure TO be, The United States can gain
hoihing for themselves by achtiny Snain
unless II be in addition 10 their honor,hlc
rccord as the APOSTLES OF freedom. II is n
nero commonplace to saw how great is
Ensiands anicty for American success"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02

A SPANISH VIEW.
Spain In PrepnrinE for War to Pre-
serve the Peace.


London, April 1.-The Madrid CORE
srondent OF the Daily Mall says Spain,
acting on the principle Isl via pacem para
bclhnr' III you wish peace, prepare for
war;, continues her preparations for posi-
bic hostilities with America The coast
dcfenses Of the peninsula are In m efh-
cient state, rather more so than two years
ago. When the seizure OF the Competitor
by Lieutenant General Weyler brongh, The
two countries TO the verge OF hostililtes.
their dcfonses were inspected by an emit
ncnt Spanish general aud the necessary
work has been going quietly on ever since,
IL is publicly announced thu, the Mar
quis cornillas, president OF the spau,sh
Transatlantic line. whose vessels ply TO
Cuba. westNAfrlca and South America, IN !,
placed his entire fleet q, the disposition
OF tho government. Like those OF several
nations. the Steamegs OF tnis line van be
converted into cruisers. 4 succcss,ri cx
pertinent Was made three years ago when
two OF the comNany's vessels were armorcd
and equipped jn\ the space OF few weeks.
The buying OK warships by the United
STATES caused no NuncasiIess IN this coun-
try lspainl. The few offered for sale were
rejected BY Spain on reshnical grounds and
the Washington authorities came too late
Into the market to get good value for their
money.
The ceremony of holsting the Spanish
flag on the steel twin scrvw yacht Giralda
formerly the properly OF II. l.. n. Me-
calmoni) was celebrated at Barcelona two
days ago by the commandew and officers
Ct The Ssanish svnboat pilarA crew OF
forty men wore placed On hrard and gave
IN 0Rr1, nrxA
flag and royak navy pennant was hois,ed'
The Giralda Will be ready for aa.ion ~ a
few days.
Besides the tho battalIons ofFiufsnsry
aud thu battalion OF engineers ordered 10
The Ceramics hflf battalion OF artillery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
ARRANGEMENT or SPAIN.
1t Is Included in the Report on n
Fiji Encouraging Enlistmentx.

1t Is Included in the Report on n
Fill Encouraging Enlistmentx.
Washington. April IA vigorous ar
raignment Of Spain is made in the favor
able report to the house today by Repre-
sentative Ray. chairman of the committee
on invalid pensions of the Chickeripg bill
Ito encourage enlistment OF veterans Of
the late war during the anticipated war
with Spain"
Referring TO the Maine incident the re-
Fort says: Spanish officials alone had the
means or knowledge necessary to secure
the explosion Of that mine beneath the
Maine. Mines and powerful torpedoes do
not How about the harbor like bull heads
in pond. 1t is evidence OF such magni-
tude that the civilized world shudders al
its mention American blood has been shed
and cur American homes desolated We
are fully aware that the foot OF that cruel.
degenerate. crafty and bigoted nation has
never been planted on a foot of Gods
green earth but murder, misrule, outrage
and desoation have followed"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
THE ropE roR PEACE.

lie Fnvors mn Armisticc nnd Regret,
the niowInE In az the Maine.
Madrid April 1.-The latest phase OF
the situation this afternoon is report
that the pope is urging, too. for an armis-
Tie and also that his holmes, urges the
Insurgents e accept 4. The a..e. waic,
was transmitted TO Washington in add.
tion 10 the Proposition in regard to an
armis'ise and the recoacentrados. OK
presses resre, at The accident TO the Maine
IN spanish waters. and offers to arbltr ate
the question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
SENATORS ARE FOR WAR.
When the Time Comes for Action It
Will Bc Positive.
The MAINE DISASTER IS A FEATuRr.
n VIII &c One or the Reasons on
Which Americans Action Win
&c Justified.

Washington. April 1 The senate COM
mittee on foreign relations again today was
slow In getting to work and notwithstand-
ing the meeting was called for 1890, 4
quorum had not been secured at II o'clock.
a strong sentiment has developed in the
committee for an absolute declaration Of
war when the time comes to oct and it
of some that this course may be adopted
tbat the Maine catastrophe is being so
thoroughly exploited. The advocates OF
this course think tina, the proof of Spanish
fundamentally in the explosion is so
strong that 1t could he made to Justify a
most radical declaration.
The more conservative element, how
ever, is disposed TO be guided In the form
OF the declaration by the wishes of the
president In any event the facts in the
Maine affair viii be used to support the
position taken and the committee remained
in session until tees. The reply of Spain
was communicated to the members. 1t
was said to be practically rejection of
the demands OF the United States.
The members of the committee were
even more non-committal than usual and |
all of them indicated BIZ their grave ooun-
tenances ard general demeanor that they
considered the crisis had arrived
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
A NEW PHASE.
Frnncc and Rusin Want Spain to Say
How Fur She VIII Go.

Frnncc md Rusin Want Spain to Su,
How Eur She VIII Go.
London. April IA dispatch from Madrid
dated II o'clock yesterday evening Gays:
Receiving SPANS note General Wood
ford declared he could not Immediately
answer ss he had to consult with Wash
irgton and asked perm ission to translate
the note into English forthwith so that
Senior Moret the minister for the colonies,
nroye the translation. This was done
General Woodfords only coment was the
expression Of his personal wishes for con-
ciieton and peace.
After the conference, Senior Moret said
1--WE are still Spanlards."
u am assured that France and Russia
have asked Spain to formulate the utmost
limits of concessions she can make. The
two powers evidently intending to mediate
The marine has received hundreds Of an
plcations from Spanish and foreign ship
owners for privateers to act against Amer
lea.
The Correspondents (semi- OFFICIALLY says
Peace or war is hanging on a thread
The utterances OF American opinion leave
little room for hopes of peace But the
problem will have an Immediate solution
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
WoODFORD SILENT.


"" 'p''c ot inc Htnistry's Onfln]
:, SnIuaHIv 81 apniItlv SIN
Madrid, April 1.MThbsc who arI
informed here believe that peace ii
sured unless President Mckinley
Us forced, making him depart fror
calm attitude he has assumed throgd
the crisis. 1t is further semi -officiaIb|
serted that the Spanish government
l'eying they correctly interpret the 4
/ 'nent of justice and lofty aims" III
president, assert that Spain Twill
hesitate at anything necessary u I
serve the peace within the limits
tional dignity and territorial inteefs
The views from an authoritstive 8
are the substance of an offetl
on the subject published here tota
Spanish government takes brightd
oil the relations with the United
and believes peace is secured. lmFH
newspapers comment on the note = +
strain, but inquiries made last ~
OF United States Minister
failed to secure anything confirms
optimistic impression prevailing hey
has so earnestly been the friend d
throughout that his silence now
much anxiety In diplomatic circles
General Woodford was busy at the
States legation until late last night
substance of yesterdays proposals
United States. the Associated Pre-
respondent learns. Isl
]. That the insurgents should
an arrnistice and not the United g
,. That the request of the
should be dealt with bv the aug
cabinet in Cuba and without inter-
or the good. offices OF the vpited Y
II Is curious TO note how little
The general public took In yesteroN
nortant conference.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02

decree saying: "rhc government shows a
disposition to relieve the sufferinss caused
by the war. but II must work patiently
aud long. owing to the fact that tho war
itself causes mere difficulties and time
is reauercd 10 give strength to the relief
measures"
The Pals also commeuds the decrer.
The insurgents, II is announced today
have wrecked with dynamite n freight train
near Guanabacoa, province OF Natanzns.
lnjuring the engineer and fireman.
Colonel Cachazn Bancos OF the volunteers
has suggested that one years taxes be
given to the fund being raised to increase
the strength OF the Spanish navy, The
suggestion has met with favor,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
HAVANA voLuNTEEns.
hi"nco ihprcssrs ON the Officer. IN !.
NccexAltA for Ininn -


Ncccxsity for uaion. ~
Havana, April i.--Captaln planeo las,
night called the colonies OF the volunteer
regiments 10 the palace and consulted WITH
them, lie impressed UPON the ofiip.rs ~,
necessity for greater union than ever IN
these troubled tiniAs.. and recommends,
that the discipline be maintained ana I'M,
more patriotism be shown. II IL said ,ha,
Tue captain generals views wo,e ap.eed n
with enthusiasm and that the officers
pledged TO spaIn there lives. fortunes and
facred homer after which they suur,stsa
that the captain general should notify The
merchants and othcrs OF his dcsIre that
they should allow their clarks and other
employees 70 Join the volunteers.
4 Tho Union Constitutional SAWS ea,,o,,,,
~ this morning: "rhe necessity "a, recon.
esn'rasion having disappeared. cap,aiu
General plsuro's decree properly docs avn,
WITH n" ltssys tho government vill PRO.
vide Tor the rcconeentrados In proprr
msnRer and that thu lylns charity OF N.
unlted Etslss 4 nes nesdsd,
11o 7 fs7 "A u Marina applAadsl ahs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
THE SITUATION SUMMED rr.

Two cabinet meetings held. al which
the Cuban question Is discussed. Wood
Z ford's reply was read and II was deter
. mined that Mckinley should submit the
matter 10 congress on Monday. accom-
9 panied By II mcssagc. TIE situation is re-
3 gafd.J as being grave.
President Mckinley lie said to have
. about given up hope OF averting war.
Tho queen regent has appealed to queen
. Victoria to join France and Austria In
securing mediation.
. Spain's reply IN not only egaslvc. but
g on the Maino disaster Is insulting when
. Mcknnlcy's message Is sent to congress
Monday II viii probably call for declara-
. ton Of war.
Reported in Washington that the flying
> squadron VIII be ordered to Intercept the
Spanish lotilln
Senate committee said 10 favor dec
Z laration OF war on account Of the blowing
UP Of the Maine.
J 1t is not now thought that any further
correspondence will take place between
the two governments until after the pros-
idcnt gives congress time to act. SO far
) no lntimntion Of mediation by the pope
OF any ether foreign power has been sub
. mittcd TO this country. ana none will he
entertained.
. Governors Of Gulf States asked to OIL
gaiyo naval milItla.
Flying squadron held at Hampton
Reads
Minister Woodford preparing to leave
Madrid OH short notice.
srboommittco's report will declare for
Cuban Independence AMI armed intervcn-
ton II necessary.
The Spanish torpedo fotiIla has arrived
Mt Porto Rico. much TO the surprise OF
tho Washington administration; great
speed was used by the Span'ards
France and Russia have asked Spain 70,
data IT. is believed that au effort at me-
dIntiop Is In contemplation.
w. X. Vanderbilt will, In the event OF
war, present the United states with
s5.0ooOp0 warship.
New York Herald Gays President McKih.
ley will not accept European mediation
The Developments prove Marti's raid
from Mexico into Texas to have been
planned with the idca OF numbering Amer
leans ms well ms robbing them.
The turnout at the opera in Madr'a
showed that rich and poor are patriotic
and would welcome war
span's reply in effect asks for della.
until May (, 1t is considered shrcwd
piece OF diplomacy, but hardly likely TO
sui, congress.
The pope said 10 favor an armstice and
to have expressed regret over the blowing
UP Of tho Maine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02

+
of bonds of the Cuban republic. whll|
made payable ten years after the ey,|
tion of Cuba by the Spanish forcy.
hundred thousand dollars of this haze
sold. realizing about $3.50, 900. and the I
bers of the j,inta feel proud Of tie |
that while bonds Of the Confederate n
OF America were sold for 10. no Cs|
Bonds have ever been disposed of beloi|
Many stories have been printed AM
that congressman have accepted "
OF Cuban hones in return for IN
given or to be given. Concerning theu
ports Leon Beloit of the junta sad Il
wbiie few persons have given any rrtseI
10 them. he wanted 10 say that a, soaI
CUBA shall be free. complete LISTED
me Folders of Cuban bonds will b, n
lisfed and it will be easy to see y r
gressnlen are Interested
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
MRS. rARNElI. prRlED.
Lntd Z" Rest n"sidc Her SON. thc
Great Champion of IRELAND,

Dublin, April THE remains OF Mrs
'da Turor Parnell. who died at Ayonaale
on saturday last from burns received from
ne igniting OF her clothing while she was
sitting before FIRE. were removed 10
Avondsie to Glassneyin cemetery. TIL,
pody was encased to an oak coffin with
brass monntlngs The coriege was follow, a
- tue station by1a large part OF the p,p-
u'aiion of Avondale.
'n's ei.y Vast coneourse awaited the
arrival OF the body and walked in process
son TO the cemetery. Mrs Farnell win b.
buried beside the grave OF her dls,ln~
su'shed son. Charles Stuart Parnsll.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
LOCAL.

Young Guy Prince met with y serious
accident, by which he will likely lose
aotil his legs.
a railroad wreck prevented John Temple
er"Ne' from keeping his lecture appoint
ment
s"mc speculation as to the appolntiye
o'ne'rs under the new administration.
chairman Riesner OF the city democracy
ufa'r all democrats to turn out and vote
~ The electlon ON Monday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
HAVE LEFT HAVANA.
Warships Have ProbnbI, Cone to
Meet thc Torpedo IrIotilIn


Narships Have probnII, Gone TO
Meet thc Torpedo E10tilIn.
Havana, April The Spanish warships
Vizcaya and Almirantc Oquendo left Ha-
vana at 5 O'Clock this afternoon. Immense
crowds gathered at the wharycs and chcered
the ironclads as they steamed away. Pear
Admiral Luis Pastar Landeras, who re-
lioved Admiral Navarro as Spanish naval
commander in these waters last night. il
or board the Vizcaya.
The Alfonso XIII remains here. Her
crew mounted into the rigging and chcered
the Vizcaya and Almirante oauendo as
they disappeared.
Key West. Fla, April THE news that
the Vizcaya and the Almirantc Oquendo
had sailed from Havana was conveyed to
Captain sampson by the correspondent of
the Associated Press. Captain sampson ap-
heared much Interested and was anxious for
details. The general feeling among the
fleet hat Tho warships have gone 10 meet
the torpedo hotilla A strict patrol is
maintained in the harbor tonight By the
Cincinnati and two torpedo boats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
RAIIR DAD.

Arrangements have been made for the
extension of tho Vclaseo Terminal
Decree in the Lone Star Injunction case
has arrived in Galveston
lrsiness men of Louisiana are opposing
me idea of railroad commission for that
State.
International and Great Nortlern's now
engines are arriving from Paterson. N. }
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
TO PENSION CONTEMPORARIES.
All who Enlist for Ninety Days 10 he
Entitled to Them

washington, April 1.-THE Chlckering
general bill, declaring that enlistment in
either army or navy viii not deprive vet
Grams of pensions for previous services. has
heen agreed to in the house COMMITTEES
on invalid pensions. with an amendment as
follows:
And all persons who served in the
Confederate army during The late civil
war who shall hereafter serve in the
army or navy OF tho United States for
al least ninety days, shall be entitled
to benefits OF the act of J,ne 81, 1890
and penslonable Hereunder is shown 10
b unsble 10 perform manual labor.
The bill was Immediately favorabIy re-
neited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
WAR RISKS.
Rates Increased. Particularf
SnilIngN IL Week Hence.

N"tcs Increased. PHrticulHr
sniiings ~ Week Hence
New York, April 1.--war risn
reached the highest point yet 4
American sailing vessels to or e
east coast OF South America teafvl']
covered for 8 per cent. West Indss
ings brought the same rate. The
were taken yesterday for per cest
sells from the south side OF GU
quoted as high as per cent.
sailings week hence were doupe
charged for early movements. sist
were covered at lower rates,
same as yesterday. but underwrlIs..
unusually cautious about war hua.-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
CUBA.

The volunteers In Havana urged by
Blanco to be patriotic. They pledged
their lives and fortunes to Spain.
The home rule authorities in Cuoa In
form Mckinley that the Insurgents are In
the minority.
cuban bonds quoted at co In New York
Gomez not inclined to deal with Spain,
except through United States commits
sion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-02
London, April 2. special from
Madrid says: United States minister
Woodford is making the necessary pre-
parations to leave Madrid Immediately in
the event Of a diplomatic rupture.
( 4 SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
WASHINGTON.

In secret session tho senate decided to
turn down tho proposition to buy the Dan
ish West indies.
The house passed the naval appropria-
tion bill and. like the seratc. adjourned
Until Monday.