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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

PROPERTY SALEs.-Csptain Il. F.
Knox sold at auction today q lot of
ground with two frame tenements
thereon, situated on the west side of
Columbus street, between Gibbon end
Franklin streets, and q lot OF ground
with the buildings and improvements
thereon at the corner Of Columbus and
Gibbon streets, to Justus Schneider for
the sum OF 81. l65. Also a tenement
and lot OF ground situated on the west
side OF Lee street, between Queen and
Princess streets, with tenement there
on, to H. W. Barbour for $3.50, subject,
however, TO liens that will make pur-
chase prizes about 81 900. Other prop
erty on Columbus street offered for
sale by the Alexandria Perpetual
Building Fund Association was with
drawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

RELIEF MEETING.--At the regular
meeting of the Relief Hook and Lad.
der Company last night the final ar.
rangements for the banquet to be
given on the 18th instant, the anniver-
sary of the company, were perfected.
Four new members were elected. The
membership roll was revised and the
secretary instructed to furnish the Cor.
poration Court with copy by Monday,
the commencing OF the April term of
that court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Remnl.kah!c Resc,1e.

Mrs. Michael Curtin, PlainGsld, ILL.,
makes The statement, that she caught
cold. which settled on her lungs; she 81
was treated for month by her family
nhysician, but grew worse. He told her
sbs was a hopeless victim of consump
,ion and that no medicine could cure
ier Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; sue
bought bottle and to her deiignt loG G:l
herself benefited from first dose. ont
ner its use end after taking six
hotties, found herself sound and well
now does her own housework, anc Is aS
well as she ever was.-Free trial pot
los of this Great Discovery at h. H.
Aliens and Z. S. Leadbeater \ Sons
1 nrnc stores. Only sc cents and Sl.Oo
every bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

CIVIL SERvIcE.-A civil service ex-
animation for the grades OF clerk and
carrier under the postal system was
held this morning at 8 o'clock 10 the
post Office building. There are no va
cancies, however. -Four young men
presented themselves for examination,
Messrs. W. P. Graves, jr., Chss. Dear.
born, jr., John Lucas and Michael
Dwver. The result of the examination
will not be made known for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

BARN BURNED.-A barn, situated in
Fairfax county about two miles west OF
this city, on the Little River turnpike
was destroyed by fire last night, to-
eether with fifteen tons of hay, q NOW
ing machine, rake, and wagon Inc
property belonged to Mr.. Charles hell
muth, of this city. The loss Is about
81 600, on which there was an insur'
ance Of $500 The fire is supposed to
have been the work OF an incendIary.
The blaze was distinctly seen from this
CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

THE CITY AssEss1rENTs.-Mr. c. H.
Callahan, commissioner of revenue, has
nearly completed his assessment of the
zeal estate in alexandria for the pres
ent year. The total property listed
Tor taxation in 1898 was $5,05l, l4S. 1t
is thought that the assessments this
year Will be somewhat less than last
wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08


PERsoNAL.-Mrs j.. W. Ketchsm, of
Washington, expects to leave the city
the 10Th to spend few weeks with her
mother st Manassas; from there she
will make an extended visit TO friends
and relatives in Maine.
Mr.. r. P.W Garnett, of Alexandria,
stopped here this week en- route home
from Richmond, where he attended the
U. :. Court as s juror in the Becker
case. He was the guest of Captain J.
2. Wooddy.- Fredericksburg Lance.
Miss Ruth Murray, who has been the
guest of the Misses HALEY, at La Plata,
Nd, has returned to her home in this
city.
DIR. Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond,
will deliver q lecture on Stonewall
Jackson, before Lee Camp and their
friends at the Opera House on the
night OF Monday, the 18th inst.
Miss Lena Lawson, of Fauquier, is
visiting Miss Ashley Dempsey.
gEAIlss Ethel Msnkin, of Herndon, and
Miss Thomas, OF New York, were the
guests this week of Mrs. W. A. Moore.
Miss Hsnnio Henders on has gone on visit
TO New York.
Mr. &. w. NJ lore Of Fairfax wag in the
! city today o. legal business.
Mr. a. NJ Smith, who has been quite sick
at the home of his son-n-law, Mr.. @. X.
Pickett III Fairfax, has returned 10 his homo
in Fauquier, accompanied by his daughter,
| Mrs. Pickett.
The Misses Webb, of Baltimore, who have
| been the guests of Mrs. w. B. Smoot, have
returned TO their home in Baltimore.
Mrs Charles Il. Ayres was hostess at a tea
yesterday afternoon at the residence of the
| family, on New Hampshire avenue, Washing
/ ton, II honor of her brother, Mr.. Hamilton
| Fairfax, and his wife, who have been the
guests of Mrs. Ayers for the Easter festivi.
ties The drawing room- were decorated
with spring blossoms. In the centre q the
daintily appointed tea table were silver pich
ers and ilagons, heirlooms from the famous
; Fairfax family of Virginia. Among the
! guests were the most prominent members Of
| Washington society. Mrs. Ayers will give
| luncheon III honor OF Mrs. Fairfax next week.
Mrs. &. W. Ballonger, who spent the winter
with her brother in Camden, n } has 49,
turned to her home in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

RAILROAD MISSION NoTEs.-Mr.
James NJ. Ovens, OF the Seminary, will
preach on "MonhooJ" in the Audito-
rum OF the Railroad Mission tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. The special
feature Of this service will be a solo
sung by Miss RebeCca Pollard. After
service meeting of the fusnce and
room committees vii be held. a male
quarlet,e viii also be organized alter
service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

BUSINESS MEMS MEETiNG.-A meet
inc viii be held at the rooms OF the
Business Mems League on Monday
nipht at $50 o'clock to take measures
to improve the business and manuiac-
turing intere sts OF the city. Merchants,
business men and all others interested
are expected to he present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

CHURCH MUsIc.-Ghe excellent pro
grammes OF music rendered by the diff
ferent church choirs of this city last
Sunday will he repeated tomorrow.
The solosts from Washington who
contributed 10 the programmes will re-
peat their solos. Mrs. Jesse Dunn,
who will sing in St. Mary's Church to-
morrow evening, is q pupil of Mrs.
Nettie DOnnelly- Bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Silks.

Taffcta, in all colors, soc.
Stripes, Dots and Figures, Csc, zoe, 81
and 81 %
Satin Duchess, 27 inches wide, S5c.
Liberty Satin and Surah, in the latest
colors.
Skirt Innings and Petticost materials in
Satincte and Near Silk, Nile, Dark Green,
Pink. Blue, Purple, Lavender, Red and Ceres
at STARTLING PRICES.
A large and new line of Skirts, Silk, Satin
and Worsted Waists.
Gloves to match and contrast with all our
new spring goods.
Lack OF space prevents detailed list of all.
Suffice it to say we open the season with un.
usually interesting offerings in every depart.
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures Group and colds. Don't 60 to
church or public meeting and disturb
the audience By incessant coughing;
but use this wonderful remedy at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

SENT TO JAIL.--The white boy who
was before the Mayor yesterday morn
lag charged with disturbing meeting
held by the Salvation Army was sent 10
Jail for twenty days in default OF the
raymert OF The fue of 50 which was
inposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

3f.fuENT TO MR.. DOW MIAMI uS
~... trends and scquaintances of eX-
lrvo- r f.. Downturn were grieved 10
.~- early last night that he had been
.a.cked down and seriously hnrt by
re.eGric car on Pennsylvania avenue,
Y.s-uctou. For a long time no par
-ra-s could be learned, and many OF
h. rrDorts in circulation were OF sn
ssrn.n. Aature. TIE intelligence Lad
-.,cIed this city by telephone, anu
Members OF Mr.. Downham's family
,cceeded to Washington Immediately.
TIER many friends were kept in sus-
sg.e until about half.past eight
5tsck. when the train from Washing
.s stopped at the intersection o. King
s,i Washington streets ana the injured
Gentleman. who was aboard, was placed
lgs4rriage and taken to his residences,
several squares north, where DR.. NC
Cure WAS in waiting. He found that
N- Dlwaham had sustained no inJu-
,e. which might proved fatal. HI
r,sr arm is broken. and the lett arm Is
bll.y bactured. His head and face are
r,...oIlc cut and bruised, and both
i-,. ne badly injured. Hasteuing TO
reach his home early enough to return
wi,ah.s family 20 Washington thea
rsvss the imn1eds ate cause Of the ac-
eden. to Mr.. DoNnham. He allghteu
from Vest-bound Avenue car ut 1hlr-
Teen aad a.half street and hurried
around IFS resr end to catch an electro
tram Tor this city, which was nearly
due leave. Another Car was coG'lhs
eastward rapidly behind the car MI
Downnam bad just left, but be DID
not see it and was knocked dow,
tagged for several feet, and finally
oled under the fender and wheel
uarGs The front wheel of the electric
gar opped against Mr.. bowman .
neck. a.G another revolution would
UobabIy bsve inflicted fatal injuries.
Ihewclm OF the accident was remov-
ed from his perilOns position with GIN
entity and carried to Ogram's drug store.
A4 Was soon sent to the Emergency
Hospital and, as stated above, he was
l1se4ueutly sent to his nome 10 .h's
c'y. s., Inc hospital the surgeons aus
covered that Mr.. Downham's Injuries
We're entirely auperfcial. The fracture
was seJ and bandaged and encased III 81
plaster case and the other injuries were
treated aud dressed. He was sent 10
rest temporarily in a ward until ms
condition warranted his removal by
friends. Mr.. Downhana stated that ne
dili not hold the motorman of the car
Tbil1 struck him responsible for the
accident He was in hurry to get to
ms iraja and crossed the track without
oo6iug 10 see if the coast was clear
sie had no liea of the impending dan
ger until the en- was so close upon MN
as topvee'ude all possibility Of avoid
lug 70. The motorman rang his gong
&td made every effort to bring his car
Toe stop as soon as he saw the man III
'ront OF him Mr.. Downham's many
He1d- experienced the greatest reilel
&hen they learned that his injuries
We're n0i ola fatal nature, as they haa
d, hTsJ been led to suppose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

4 TRAIN DISCONTINUED. The
Southern kaii@sy will discontinue the
running of its New York and Florida
Limited" known as No. 81. This
magnificent train. running solid be-
tween New York and st. Augustine,
Fla, is put on about January Is each
season, to accommodate the heavy
travel 10 Florida, Cuba and Porto Rico.
This train will leave ST. Augustine on
its las. trip next Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

No SWALLOW Not case of small.
pox now exists in this city, the last case
having been discharged yesterday. AT
the hospital near here one person is
confined. but will soon he discharged
as cared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
p1CrII,J,s AREJCA sALyE.

THE BEST sALvB in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappsd Hands,
Uhilblains, Corns and al skin "trip
ions, and positively cures Pies, or no
,ay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest J.. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

nA word TO the wise is sufficient" ana
a word from the wise should De sumo,
emit. but you ask, who are the WISE e.
Those , who know. The oft repeated
experience of trustworthy persons s4S Us may a.
- 70 saws Chamberlain's Cough Rem
a. a. 9;vsS better satisfaction than any
e e,Se I'm in the narket. He has been in
o S.1 t, ~ business st ElktoD, KY, for
t tTs' Of this remedy and nearly aii ether
congb medicines manufactured when
s eb conclusively that ChamoerlHi1'S
is the most satisfactory to the people
and the best. For sale by j. ID. Jan
nev Druggist, 70l King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
CrsIONfs HOrsE.
JUsIUNs HUI.Ei
Alexandria, Va, April 6, 1899.

Alexandria, Va, April 6, 1899.
OEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y this building until 2 o'clock p. NJ. Mon.
day, May /, 1899, for furnishing fuel, lights,
water, ice, miscellaneous supplies, washing
towels, hauling ashes and sprinkling streets
for this building during the fiscal year end
ing June so, 1900, or such portion of the
year as may be deemed advisable. The right
10 reject any and oil bids is reserved By the
Treasury Department.
MARSHALL L. KING,
apo eo2t Custodian,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08


-i' .~.-
.,rel8 SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
~ ~ rIrcf. Services nj II a. IN.
., M by Rev. Bergman Green.
sol CIrch.-Services at II
and 1.ao p. m by Rev. P. p.
t'.'f rri.-No service at 7:l5 q
MORNING. prayer at II a. m. and
q. .i1, PRAYER al $50 P. m. by the rec
~ q T. Ball.
i'' IN WIS Chwcl.-Mass and SER
md l030a. IN. 5y Rev. Father
1, Ne-pers al 4 p. N.
.-'s La.bTm, Chmch.-Corner
.r aui Alfred streets.-Sunday
qsos. m. No services.
Presbyterian Ch'uch.-Sunday
sras1a. m. Preaching at II 4.
and p IN. by Rev. J. Ernest
',A, cwcl.-Preaching at IL q.
so D. m. 10y Rev. J. h. Butler.
Mn. Epis ChNrch.-Sunday
, 81. $3.50 4. m. Services IL &. IN.
t.-snp III. by Rev. n. B. Masters.
rr.r,-,h League services at 7 p. III.
VI rs. Church South.-9:l5 a. m.
ay school. Preaching at II a. m.
P.y e. i. Carson and 1870 p. N. by
s.r r. anderson. 80
-5rl chapel, II. Z. Cimrch South
.t.n street near Alfred.-Class
~..'a.at Jam.
~ 3 Caaoe', " Z. Church South
.,-lsy school at 80 Epworth League
pot Chmcb.-9:I5 q. m. Sun
..nool. Services ut II 3. m. and
M. by members of Washing
fo-fereuce. Christian Endeavor
Mr, ,-.cice at y. m.
N.lodisi Glurch-Lee street,
Wilkes services ut II q. m. and
., ~. br Rev. Mr.. Cameron.
1r.'f.n. at Midland Railroad reading
.m,a, p. m. Service Of prayer and
with Il short address.
inns House. Service at 8 D. m.
Wm. Chapel (colored).-Sermon at
chapel, u +. Church (colored)
hing at II a. IN. and at $50 pm.
Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way sll druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Waisria It is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Children love it. Adult
prefer it to bitter nsuseating TONES. Price
SOC. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner ALFRED
ind King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

J. Sheer sedalia, Mo-, conductor on an cleo
tric street car line writes that his little
daughter was very low with Group, snd her
life saved after sill physicians had failed, only
by using One Minute Cough Cure. Edgar
Wsrfeld, IT,, corner King and Pitt streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Colored Dress Goods.

Tringcinc in tan, gray and castor.
Corded Bengaline
Figured Crepons.
Herring Bone Covert at 45c
silk Mixed Stripe
Shaded Poplins soc.
Chcvron cuttings, Fancy suitings, Bayaderc
Novelties, Silk and Wool Melange, Polka Dot
Novelty.
Two Color Plaids at 121bc 15c, 25c, SOC,
40c and Doc
Venetian Cloth.
Foxcroft Cloths in leading shades. 81
inches wide, zoe.
Spring Broadcloths.
Boating Cloths 90c etc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

Before the discovery of One Minute Cough
Cure ministers were greatly disturbed By
coughing congregations. No excuse for II
now. Edgar Warfeld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Hosiery.

90 dozen Ladies' Hcrmsdorf Fast Black
Hose, sizes 8, 8 and 913. Price 25c. hose
of fine texture, silk finish, double solo and
high spliced heel.
IS dozen Ladies' Lise Thread Hose, sizes
8, 914, o, and 9lb. Price 25c. For the ap.
preaching weather Of extreme warmth this
cool and delightful feeling linen thread hose
plays an important part in cooling off por.
ton of the heated body
% dozen Ladies' Lisle Thread Rembrandt
Ribbed Hose, sizes Sl4, 9 and 91h. This hose
is made expressly for assimilation in extreme
warm weather Schedule for arrival later on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
WANTED.

WANTED -LABORERs in stone quar-
w ries. Apply at Office of CHAS. g.
SMITH & SON, 3205 K street n. r.. Wash
ington, D. c. apS 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

Tomorrow at the Second Presbyterian
Church part OF the Easter morning music
will be repeated at both services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

tomorrow st 5:3S q. m. and
--n T .s5 High water al 7.OS q. M.
-,a r. zoo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Dcyillcd Crabs,

me finest Of the season. CLANS and Oysters
y, all styles at Rammels Restaurant. Dining
-Aoom open on Sunday. Home Phone Us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Atwood SuSpenderS.

All Atwood Suspenders will wear ~ to 1S
months. The construction of this wonderful
suspcndor is simple; no complication to puz-
zle or annoy the wearer but a brace to hold
man erect and the long wear to reimburse for
the small price paid-25c or soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

rprg rRoBABILITIEs.-For this
- .-r Monday colder tonight; di-
..'.' $780, ,.,thwestcriy winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

FOR THE PRIMARY Chairman O.
+. Garter and Secretary Gardner l.
Boothe, of the city democratic COM
mitiee, met in the office of the clerk of
pas last night to receive the names OF
additional candidates for CITY offices. to
be voted for IN the primary election
April 49, The ticket is now complete.
and nc changes in the list of candi-
oates can now be made. The official
ballot is as follows: For Mayor, Geo.
l.. Simpson and Luther II. Thompson;
Tor auditor, E. f. Price and E. 81.
OBrlen; for corporation attorney,
Gardner l.. Boothe; for collector of
taxes, 2. I. German; for clerk of gas.
Samuel l.. Monroe; for inspector of
lumber, J. L. Adams aud J. Z. Lang
Icy; for messurer OF wood and bark.
Charles Goodrich.
First wsrd-Board OF Aldermen. J.
NJ. Hill end r. n, Havener; common
council, Alton Moore, Hubert Snowden,
Q. n. Moore, J. H. Trimyer, Harry
Burke, William P. Woolls, ir., A. w.
Melchoir, Peter Aitcheson; magistrate,
c. E Meade.
Second ward-BUard of aldermen,
w. H. Marbury and Fred Klaus; com.
mon council, Henry Bladder, John H,
Strider, William Desmond, w, f, La
than, Joseph 5. Beach, A. H, Thorn
son, Louis Kraft, George barley and
{. G. Pelton
Third ward-Board of aldermen,
Thomas L. Clark, l., Morgan Davis
and J. Clinton Smoot; common coun-
ell, Louis Brill, B. 3. Smith, John T..
Harrison, John H. Greene, Albert
Bryan, F. Pa1, ir., George A. Appich,
and j. Fred Birrell; magistrate, Francis
Loveioy
Fourth ward-Board OF aldermen,
W. II. Sweeney and J. NJ. Johnson;
COMMON council, T Il. Ficklin, L. e.
Uhler, E. E Lawler, r. N. Crook and
George SchwartZman; magistrate, G.
Q. Sipple and J. T. Downey,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
Black Goods.

Crorons Acc.
Blistercd Cropons 81. so. 81 rs and So
Brillantincs SOC. 4uc, SOC and 60c
Serges 25c, doe, Toe and 81
Honrottas at 49c TO 81.
Silk Warp Hcnriettas 81, 81. so and 81. 70
Figured, large and small, csc.
Venetian Scrgcs SOC, 75c and 90c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08

V7OR RENT-The fine CORNER STORE,
q southwest corner OF King and Pitt
streets In excellent repair, and fine oca-
ton for q retail business.
" B. HARLOW,
sr6 1w 107 south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-08
NEW GOODS.

Among the large line Of new CRACKERS
and CAKES which we have recently placed
upor the market, the following are proving
very popular with the people:
Banbury Tarts, Excelsior Butter Crackers,
Aloxandrias, Travellers Lunch (tha great
quart cup goods, Iced Drops English c. cam.
Genuine Sugar Brittle Biscuit and German
Coffee Euchen. On sale at all the stores
BILL BAKERY.
Alexandria, Va.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-25
WOULD WELCOME ANNEXATION
Revolutionary Party of ruerto Rico
II Anxious to he Jetned to
the Gated States.

Senior r. de Castro, one Of the prom
inent members Of the Puerto Rican
junta Of New York city. when asked a.
to the attitude Of the junta. said:
When the junta WAS organized we
were pledged to secure the indepes-
dencs of the island. That was more
than two years ago. Such a thing a.
annexation was not discussed because
Spain was not at war with America.
Since this war. however, all our peo-
pie are with America. At q meeting
on July IL, We decided TO assist the
United States Internationally. The
majority Of US are in favor of annexa-
ton. Any talk Of the revolutionary
party of Puerto Rico resisting the in
vasion of Americans Is nonsense. I
was at the meeting held July 12i in New
York city and never heard any such
threat.
81 have grave doubts Of our ability to
make a republic of Puerto Rico. mean
ing. as it does. an internal strife, but
annexation would be successful. The
majority of Puerto Ricans in this
country are heartily in favor Of it.
There are some few against annexa-
ton, but none who would counsel re.
sistance to it by force of arms"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-03-25

The eagerly expected statement Of
the first lord OF tho admiralty, George
]. 0oschen on the supplementary
naval programme, was made the other
day in the house of commons. He re-
viewed the original programme. which
wss considered sufficient, when il was
framed. being based upon the two
power system, that the navy OF Great
Britain must be equal to the combined
deets of any two powers.
But, In consequence OF the action of
Russia, on the same system, the gov
eminent vas compelled to present q
supplementary programme, parallel
ing the Russian increase of six battle
ships, which Russia proposed to begin
in 1895. Only two battleships were taken
into account in the original British
programme, and the first lord of the
admiralty announced that he now
ssked the house to grant four more
battleships.
Continuing, Mr.. Goschen said: The
Russian programme provides for four
cruisers. We propose to build four and
also IL d~estroyers. 1t is estimated that
the cost Of the new programme will
be es.Ooo0oo (s40,O oo. Ooo), making the
entire expenditure for the new ships
f1s,ooo,ooo ($7s,oOO, Ooo). The battle
ships will be especially adapted for
the passage OF the Suez canal"
Mr.. Goschen pointed out that her
majesty's government desired Europe
to note that the proposal Was not
aggressive. but essential to main
tanning a principle laid down. Nor
was Russia's action a menace to Great
Britain. She had the right to build
such . feet a. she thought her posi-
ton required.