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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

A PLEASANT GATHERING.-The Of
scers. directors, and trustees of the
Gsrmnn Cooperative and Perpetual
B9ilding Associations last night tender
% banquet to Mr.. Justus Schneider,
secretary of the two organizations at
the q EZRA House restaurant. The object
olthe gathering was to tender to Mr..
Schneider the good wishes of the offers
and directors, and also TO wish him
hon voyage in his trip to Europe, for
which he starts on Friday next. The
dining hall was tsstefully decorated.
Covers were laid for twenty-five guests
During TIE evening short speeches were
made by Messrs. l. E shberg, James r..
Cation, Albert Stuart, Park Agnew, M.
R Harlow, aud others. Mr.. Schneider
responded to the good wishes express
ed by his colleagues in few sppro.
prlste remarks. During Mr.. Schneider's
STAY abroad he will visit Paris and the
exposition and will also spend some
weeks at his old home in Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

POLICE CcURT.-Msyor George Il.
Simpson presiding.-The following
cases we're disposed OF this morning:
David Davis. charged with being drunk
and disorderly, was fined $5 or given 20 days
on the chain gang. =, IL,
VIM. Hsnsbrough. charged with being
drunk and disorderly, was dismissed.
Dennis Daily, charged with being drum
end disorderly, wss fined So or given ~ Gays
on the chain gang. "a.
Two young men, charged with being ais
orderly and lighting, forfeited their collateral;
Night Report,-Lsst night was clear i sno
warm. Two prisoners were at the s'S''on
house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

FINED.-The Police Court room was
crowded between six and seven o,oiook
yesterday evening when the trlai ~, y,
several parties charged with disoraeriy
Conduct on the baseball grounds Sasu'a
day evening took place. The Msye
lie tened to all the evidence ana hneu
three OF the arraigped parties 70 eacn
and dismissed another OF the accuseu'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
SrpprAINMENT.-The Masonic fra

ENTERTAINMENT,-The Masonic ira
ternity of The Plains, Fauquier county
gave q delightful entertainment at their
lodge room yesterday. Rev. Dr. Nc,
Gill, chaplain of the lodge, delivered
an Instructive and entertaining ADDRESS
at the Grace Episcopal Church from
the text, sand God said, Let there De
light and there was light" DE snow,
ed that light was life aod witnou. .isnI y,
.hora was no life, and that the light OF
Masonry had led many to Christianity
A. the close of DR.. McGill's address,
the very large assemblage repaired TO
.hs Masonic hall where they were de-
l I entertained by the fraternity.
Alter an hour of real social enjoyment
ali went home praying that Masonry
might "liye long and prosper" In the
assembly were many ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
@ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d &.

Neglect is the short step 30 many take
from q cough OF cold to consumption. The
early use Of One Minute Cough Cure, prevents
consumption. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. IL cures all
throat and lung troubles Children all like
it and mothers endorse it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

CHARrER.-Judge Norton yesterday
granted charter to the Washington
Chemical Company, the object OF when
is to contract with cities ana corpora.
tons for the disposal OF garbage ano 10 ::
sell fertilizers. The capital stock Is
$1,000 NJ. M. Parker, OF Washing q
ton, is president of the company anu
Col F I, Smith agent 10 this CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

NAT a regular me &c o.
Belle Haven Council, No. 81, II a.. " q. .s %,,
held last night, the following omcer' w" NJ
elected for the ensuing term u s. r.
WOod; V. O., 8. H. DeysnghD; y Seo 1,,a a.
Harding; F. g., J. Harding; TS y. oi Sudo,
G., o, Stone; w. IF. Brsmble; l. y. y T.
o. g, A. Davis; Trustee. Us months nnc;i
Harding; Representative 10 s's "ss.ars viii
q yesrs) T. X. Boyer. 1neee onoI LA nay,
MonSsv night The next session Of the stst'
ConnciI viii be- held in October ct Roanoke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic, full Uf life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
BAG, the wonder-worker, that makes weak mer
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free Addres!
Ssertng Remedy Co. Chicago oT Rev xorS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. June 26.-The stock market
opened fairly active and fraetionally higher.
Reactions followed after the first fifteen min
utes. The undertone OF the market was strong
in spite of the irregulsrity in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds ana s n, o,I Sv
accidental injuries may be 91'csly S.io' ~
using Dewitts Witch Hazel save We, s,.sssss
certain cure for piles ana skin "''''~'
Take NO other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

The Best Prescription for Drills
and Fava, "a a hottie of GROVES TAsrEIEss
CHILL Tonic 1t Is simply iron sna qn'een1n "
IN tssteless form. No cure-ne pay wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

To Cure Copstipstion Forever we :, sso
Take Cascarets Uana aSrS9Sists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

All who suffer from piles will be GLAD 10
70 learn that I'eWitts Witch hszei Save
will eiye them instant and permanent reiei'
II will cnre eczema and all skin Diseases Dc
ware OF counterfeiss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs For thii sec.
can generally fair and very warm tonight
sn5 Wednesday; fresh south to southwest
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

-, rises tomorrow AT 443 70, and
,.st 1882 p. m. High water at 7:44 8. IN.
and S:19 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure ~ as s,seSsss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
AlsxaaAria @azsifs.
TUESDAY EVENING. JUNE 90, 1900.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,s-subscribers who fail 10 receive the Ga.
It, regularly will please report promptly at
this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

DRY GOODS.


DRY GOODS.
r&q&7lx
Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh st.,
Washington, D. c.
Special of This
Week.
The list is the longest and the bar
gains the biggest that have ever been
assembled in a single week. Prompt
ness always reaps an advantage in
choice.
Imported Belfast Dimities, Finest Linen
Lawns and dsintiest French Silk.hnished Or.
candies, in rich assortment Of effects and
worth up to 37tc. yard for .
l7C. a yd.
Embroidered Cord India Linens, Hem.
stitched Dotted Linen, Mercerized Pique,
Fancy Damask, Open-Work Swiss Examines
and Swiss ERODE, worth from 35c TO 66c. q
yard, for
Csc. q yd.
Ladies' Tailor-made Cloth Suite, cut in the
latest STYLES, with wide variety Of materials
to select from; worth Sl6, for
STAB.
ladies' White Duck and Psmpas Linen
Skirts; tailor.msde with raised and felled
seams; thoroughly shrunk; worth $1.6O,
for
csc. each.
Big variety of Ladies' Fine Shirt Waists,
perfect fitting; made up Of exclusive pat
terms in Percale; worth at least &c., for
Csc. each.
Coaching Psrasols, splendid qualities for 81
and 81 so, and neat effects choice for
60C. each.
Lsdies' D lack snd TsSs vici Kidand BUS
sla Cali Button and Lace Boots aud Oxford
Ties: 80 - sizes; worth 81. so and S2.9S, for
S1.oS a pair.
Figured japanese silk, In the best shades
OF the season, and the choicest combinations,
in figured, striped and dotted patterns; worth
69c. yard, for
45c. a yd.
And at least one hundred other
features equally as tempting as the
above.
Daily Free Deliveries are Made In Al
exandria direct to your doors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

TOB LOT DOMESTIC TORCHON LAOEs'
~ very cheap at &c, &C. and &c for your
Choice. A. @. sLAYMAKER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
CLOTHING, FURNISHING, &c.

CLOTHING, FURNISHING, &c.
bar We close at I p. m Saturday:
excepted.
Clothing Sale
RIGHT IN THE HEIGHT OF
THE SEASON.
Just the time you are in need of
cool summer clothing we are going
to inaugurate q sale Tuesday, June
26, which will mean a sauing of one
half. Prices really cut in half. In
other words SOC will buy the value
of 81.
We have an immense lot of sum-
mer clothing which we secured at
our own figures. 1t will not be ours
long at the prices we are going to
run them at.
The stock comprises mems single
wash coats, single wash trousers, al
paca vests, flannel coats and vests,
cra:h suits, flannel suits, serge single
coats, serge suits and worsted suits.
For Boys-Single wash coats, sim
gle pants, crash suits and single suits.
FURNISHING SSnaps-Wash ties SC,
im.rreerial neckties 12Ac, polka dot halt
hose 124c, 20 dozen black undershirt5
and drawers at 25c a garment.
Be on hand early before sizes are
broken.
Sale begins Tuesday, June 26.
KAUFMANN'S
UP-TO-DATE MEMS STORE,
4O2 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

FOR THE
Closing Week in June.
In central show window make exhibit of some
very fine Wash Goods I2c. This lot includes all the bal
of Koechn French Organizes values weknown
to dwell While the goods this seasons printing the
styles and colorings excellent and they make dainty
dress.
Several pieces of Linen Crash tor skirts Prices have been
a5c. Marked down to Isc.
Two pieces Fancy Skirting Formerly rsc Marked down
to Ioc.
Two pieces Fancy Pque white ground green and lavender
polka dots Formerly asc Now rsc. Excellent for waists.
Of the many excellent values offered in last weeks adver
tsement good assortment is still hand The Mer-
cenzed Ginghams have with ready sales and have
still good range Of styles. nice assortment Of SC Lawns.
A good variety of I2c Percales at &C.
In Percales Madras &c and Ioc, Gnghams
In Lawns Dotted Swisses and Dmites our stocks show
excellent varietes
CARPET DEPARTMENT.
you have supplied your Mating wants come to US
still have good stock of excellent values. few Of the
Moque Rugs ef-Mat size, 6ac; SIZE $I7s size, $500.
good assortment Sheets and Pillow Cases.
many qualities very much under value
Merchant Tailoring Department
Continuation of sale of $500 Light Colored Suits. We
guarantee entire satisfaction of all work done by u.s. both
to fit and finish One Price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
uo CrRE COLu IN ONE DAY

Tsto LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All Srngeists refund the money if 1t fails %
cnre Z w. GRovss's signature on each
hox 26c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

II b scieutfcally affirmed that IN the
dirty years which follow the change from
the girl to the woman, beginning at fifteen
and ending at fo<ty-fve, the average woman
spends ten years Of that time In physical
suffering caused BY irregular
periods, disagreeable drains, fe-
!. d / e ! q ]; ]: !: !:
male troubles, or other derange- GA
ments Of the functions Of the #AhS
delicate female organs Hl4eJ
Think Of il One-third Of the Wjtf2h
best years Of woman'e life ENtHiHM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Boys

Boys
Boys Cotton Bathing Suits, SOC per suit.
Boys Navy Blue Atwood Flannel Bathing
Suits, rs per suit.
Boys Bathing Trunks assorted colors, 16c
per pair.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
LOST.

osT-A PARROT escaped from my
/ Ss,her,s shop this morning for the return
Of which suitable reward will DO paid a61,,
Vi ; W. 81 THOS. COLLINGswoRTH'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Men So

wen S-@
One and two piece styles, from $3.50 to
SO per suit.
Mems two piece Bathing Suits Of fine navy
blue worsted, 81 and So per suit.
Mems Worsted Swimming Suits, 1915 per
suit.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
DRY GOODS.

I.EiChberg &SOn's
Special Sale of Strong,
HOnestIy-built
TRUNKS.
All trunks may look alike to the
uninitiated, but there's great dit
ference in their construction. Our
trunks are substantially built from
best materials, and are just as good
as they look. They're built to With
stand lust such hard usage to the bag
gage smasher in throwing the trunks
out of the car.
Lot |. $3.50 Trunk now 1926.
Lot ., s2.75 " 81 so.
Lot 3. $500 " s2.75.
Lot 1926 " $500.
Lot 5. $500 " $3.50.
These are canvas-covered Trunks,
strong and serviceable.
Canvas-covered Trunks with brass
trimmings, with two straps on each
Lot l, $3.50 Trunk now 800.
Lot 2, 500 " 4.50.
Lots, $50 " 800.
Ask to see the Roller Tray Trunk.
Also Satchels, Valises and Tele-
scopes.
1.-The Dixie" Mosquito
Frames and Nets.
The latest novelty in a canopy
| which is easily attached to any style
of wood, brass, iron or folding bed,
without defacing the same.
Although just introduced, it is be-
| ing adopted by the best residences,
hotels and hospitals in every city
where it is shown.
1t requires no step ladder to put it
up and is always in working order.
"Cole's Patiently
-a0--
II. Eichberg & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

Black Mohsir Bathing Suits, $225, 81, 50,
and Sc 10 per suit.
Atwood Navy Blue Flannel Bathing Suits,
80 so per suit
Navy Blue and Rack Brilliantlne Bathing
Suits, SO %, $3.50 and $3.50 per suit.
Also complete line Of Bathing Accessories,
including Gossamer Csps Colored Caps, OIL
Silk Caps, Pure Rubber Caps, Fancy Figured
Silk Caps, Silk Tam o. Shanters, Hats with
rim, fancy colors Silk Hats with rim, Bath
ing shoes, &C.
Third floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Women's Bathing
Suits.

It's almost q positive necessity to own a
bathing suit it's expensive TO rent suit
at twenty five cents every time You wish to
use one; besides you don't know who wore
the rented salt before.
We show most complete line OF Women's'
Mems, Girls, and Boys Bathing Suits and
accessories
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

Daily Free Deliveries are Made In Al
exandria direct to your doors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
RrIdge Combine EIecls omcers.

New York, May 22-The American
Bridge CO.. organized 70 control the
bridge manufacturing industry IN the
United States. has elected these officers.
President T. Roberts Jr.i treasurer
VIM Council
The full board Of directors win COM
slst Of "a members. ana includes A, b.
Case Of the Carnegie Steel co.
The company takes over the following
concerns. Keystone Bridge works.
owned by the Carnegie Cos a. & r..
Roberts Coz tpercoyd works.. phila-
dclphia. Edgemore Bridge works. Edge
more Del Post a Ford Brooklyn;
The Berlin Iron Bridge Co.. Berlin
Conn Groton Bridge d MIG CO.. Gru-
ton. n. Y Lassir Bridge a. Iron works
chicago; Bunalo Bridge a. Iron works.
Buffalo.
The New York Bridge Co..
Columbus. o.. pittsnurg Bridge Co..
Pittsburg. The Lafayette Bridge Goa
Lafayette. Ind The Gllett Herzogg
Mfg. CO.. Minneapolis; Elmira Bridge
Co.. limited Elmira. n. " Wrought
Iron Bridge Co.. Canton. o.; The j. O..
Wagner Co, Milwaukee, The Youngf-
town Bridge Co. Youngstown. o. The
koken Iron works. 50. Louis: Union
Bridge Co., Athens, Pa; American
Bridge works Chicago. Rochester
Bridge q Iron works. Rochester. y. ":
Horseheads Bridge CO.. Horeheads. y.
T.; The Hilton Bridge Co., Albany, n.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
The Real Danger

from heart disease Is not the posi-.
bility OF "a sudden death, for they are
comparatively ieW; but following in
the wake OF this dread disease comes
a general breaking down Of every
organ OF the body Circulation Is
retarded; digestion Is deranged, the
blood is contaminated, the nerves
weakened and the brain clouded. II
your heart is affected begin 40 once
10 guard against these dangers
Dr. Miles Heart Cure has rescued
thousands who were given up 70 die,
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For several years | was troubled
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back, left side aud arm / was SO
very bad that / remained In my bed
the whole OF one summer. Was
treated by three physicians, but de-
rived no benefit, Finally / saw a
paper advertising Dr Miles Sew
Heart Cure aud Restorative Nervne.
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benefited that l am now doing my
OVID Homework and enjoy excellent
health" Mrs. BERTHA KURTH,
9s6 10th ST., Milwaukee. Wis.
Dr. Miles Heart Cure is sold at an
druggists on a positive guarantee
Nnte for free advice and booklet o.
d. Niles Medical To-, ElkhaEt, Ind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22

bis officers not 20 attempt TO organize
the municipal government as prescribed
by Mai.-Gen. Otis I'M his recent order,
on account of the disturbed conditions.
The Americans occupy a few coast
towns, while the insurgents surround
and constantly assail the gauisous,
which are TOO small To attempt opera
lions In the surrounding country
Mai Wise with two companies, Is In
D0nsol, an important town of Sorsog0n,
surrounded by a thousand insurgents.
The Americans occupy trenches and
are continually exchanging shots with
the enemy Several regiments are
needed 90 control each southern prov
iL.e. but they cannot be spared from
their present stations Another squad
ron OF cavalry win Doe sent 90 Gen Bell
on the first trouble occurring with
the Mor0s In the southern part Of
Mindanao at Cottobatto. Mai Brett
sent detachment 10 preserve peace az
a conference between two quarreling
chiefs. During the conference the tribes
began shooting. one OF the bands fired
upon Americans from an old Spanish
fort The soldiers returned the ire
killing several Of the natives. but they
We're unable TO take the fort, although a
gunboat shelled IT, Mai. Brett Is send
ing a larger body TO punish the recall
citrants
The first death Of a white man from
bubonic plague occurred today. The
victim was a government teamster
Seven natives have died since the out
break of the plague at QuiapO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
SCENE OF GENERAL BUI1ERS OPERATIONS IN NATAL
natlonal c0mmIttee and wIth the e0n

national committee and with the con-
gressional campaign committee.
Every Democratic club society or
association I'm the United States Is eX.
pected 10 unite In the political battle
this year. and the Democratic organiza.
ton IN every city town or village. will
be asked 20 assemble on the night Of the
Fourth OF July 20 celebrate the Declara-
tlou of independence and 20 receive
news from the Democratic national con,
yentiOn This ought 20 be made q
memorable display Of old-fashi0ned
American patriotism. In some cities
and towns there viii De bauQuets. iu
others there viii be- mass meetings.
THE clubs oi each locality viii de-
termine for themselves the form of their
celebration The National Association
desires 20 recall 90 the whole country
the fact that this year the people Of
the United States must defend the Dec
laration OF Independence or abandon
It. No man who has a drop Of Demo.
cratic blood in his veins can fail 10 as
slst In this great national protest
against the establishment Of subject
colonies under the American flag The
great question 60 be decided az the polls
this year rs whether this country is
10 continue 10 De a Republic controlled
by the people, or an empire controlled
by the trusts. All minor questions dis.
appear IN the presence OF this giant
issue.
"The National Association OF Demo-
cratic clubs enters on the work OF as.
sistlng the national committee and the
regular party organizations IN the vari-
Gus States with a determined heart ana
fun of confidence The next President
must be Democrat and reports from
all parts OF the country indicate that
the principal work of the Democratic
clubs next spring viii be the inaugura.
ton Of Mr. Bryan az Washington
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
Delegation for rownc.

Kansas City Mo- May 2l-Elwood s.
Corser OF Minneapolis, secretary and
treasurer of the Silver Republican na-
tonal convention. who Is here making
arrangements for the gathering, said
today.
The Minnesota delegates VIII come
TO the Two national conventions with
powne written ON their backs and
shining in their faces. So win an the
Silver Republicans and Populsts from
other states. The national committee
OF the Populists win Boz here for a con-
ference and VII. urge the candidacy Of
Mr. Towne But We want this fact EN-
phaslzed and understood: We win not
endeaVor to dictate a nomination 20
the Democrats. but illustrate through
am object lesson why &C rs advisable 10
choose Mr.. ToWne."
In discussing the probable organi2a-
ton OF the silver Republican COnyen-
ton Mr. Corsor said: Although Il
cannot be- said that the plan has been
formally agreed upon the present in
tentIon Is to have Senator Teller Of
Colorado act as our temporary chair
man. MI Towne OF the national COM
mittee viii OF course call the Conyen-
zion 20 order"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
Shin Models RennIrcd.

Chicago MAY GA special 10 the
Tribune from Washington says:
The navy department has been adj
ylsed that the costly models OF Ameri-
can warships which were badly injured
just as they were being sent 20 the
Paris exposition. have been repaired
and are now being arranged In the
naval part OF the government exhibit.
The damage occurred on the dock when
the packing cases containing the models
were handled as II they contained or
binary merchandise. The result was
that the glass cases were smashed and
the delicate models We're well nigh
ruined The funds for making the re-
pairs came out OF the appropriation for
the commission which has charge OF our
exhibit. The cost OF the
repairs was 50 500 Through the courtesy
OF the French government Naval Con-
stwCtOr Gilmore. who was Ga charge.
Yves allowed to do the work no one Of the
French dock yards. employing for the
purpose the expert workmen OF the
government
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-22
south American Analrs.

Rio De Janeiro, April l3.-tCorre-
spondence OF the Associated Press L.
Count Antonell the Italian minister.
has informed the Brazilian government.
that the Italian government viii give a
positive answer 20 the proposal of the
former regarding the tarff He seems
10 consider the acceptance Of his gov
eminent as sure. NJ Lauvaur has tele-
grapheu to NJ. Delcasse, French minis
ter Of foreign affairs. that the Brazil
ian government refuses absolutely TO
consider the French proposal 20 make a
reduction OF 10 francs only in lj6. while
the smallest reduction that would be
accepted Is 90 francs. The negotiations
recently begun with Spain and Ger
many are progressing favorably
All the secretaries Of President Cam
pos Sallos have sent their reports to
congress. The ministers of marine and
war ask for large appropriations. the
former asking for the building Of three
iron-cads, six cruisers and eight coast
defense vessels and the latter propos-
Ing to reform the whole system Of the
army and national guard.
The Argentine press protest almost
unanimously against the hosting OF the
papal banner over the cathedral on the
occasion OF the arrival OF the papal
legatee recently nominated.