davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Georgia Baptist Convention.
Try Telegraph to virginian-Pnot.

Ky Telegraph to Virgnian- Pilot)
Griffin. Ga. March 2S-The Georgia
State Baptist Convention met here to-
day with 100 ministers. The exercises
were opened b. Rev. e. j. Smith, OF
Tennille. DR.. w. I.andrIm, of Atlanta.
delivered AL address on Church Or
ganization; Its Value and Extent and
How Best Secured"
The question of missions was then
discussed. AT the afternoon session
eX-ConGressman j. C. G. Black. of Au-
gusta, addressed the convention on the
query:
TO what extent should politics and
secular matters be discussed from. si.4
pulnit?"
Tonight services were conducted i,y
pr. i\erfoot, g: Atlan:d, ana Ray. MIR
Harrison, of Macon.
The Woman's Missionary Union. with
two hundred delegates in attendance,
is in session Simultaneously with the
convention. The roceedings were
opened by Mrs. w. j. Neal, of Rome.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
THE WIDOWS MITE.

Mrs. Charles Wyatt Shows Her Appre-
citation OF the Capture of Cotton
Inc following letter from the widow
OF Mrs. Charles t. Wyatt speaks for
itself:
Portsmouth, Va. March rs, 1900.
w. III. Moore. Esq. Jarretts, Va:
Dear Sir:-In appreciation of your
heroic deed in capturing the condemned
negro desperado, Walter Cotton, the
slayer of my late husband, Charles II.
wyatt, after his escape from the Jail
Oh this city, where he was confined.
awaiting execution, allow me, with
heartfelt gratitude, TO present to YOU
the accompanying package, containing
a set OF silver spoons with your initial
letter engraved thereon regretting
that am not better prepared to re-
ward YOU, but assuring you of the high
esteem l have for you. That you and
yours may ever prosper is the prayer of
MRS. VIRGINIA WYATT,
Widow OF the late Chas. IT. Wyatt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
THE CITY PORTSMOUTH NEWS ADVERTISEMENTS
"cHAsING THE PIG" TONIGHT.

Tonight, Mt the residence of Mrs.
Chas. 7. Bland. northwest corner of
Din.widdie and King streets. for the
benefit of the building fund of the new
Central NJ. Z. Church, the Earnest
Workers will give an entertainment
which has been styled "Chasing the
Fig. a very fine program has been
arranged and several whose names do
not appear here will take part. The
quality of the evenings entertainment
can be judged by the names of the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen, who are
well-known to the Portsmouth public:
instrumental Music (Trio)-Messrs. l..
Schieman. L. c. Moulton and e.
Ireland.
Vocal Solo 1890. Selected
Mr. Hugh Steele.
Recitatfons Classic and Comic)-
........... Mrs. William w. Lewis
vocal and Instrumental Solos
-. Mrs. Irene Thurton Etheredge
recitation ............ Mr.. Milo Mcneil
vocal Solo,. Miss Geneviere Gwinn
Refreshments will be served and a
silver offering will be taken at the door.
a very pleasant evening is anticipated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
DIED.

SON farm. SCOTS Creek, Portsmouth. Va.
at ESQ ,o'Sa2ck a.. M. Tuesday. March 2Tth,
1900. MRS. JOANNA OLIVIA SPRATLEY
son, Esq. aged n years. months and
The funeral services will be conducted
from ST. Paul's Catholtc Church FRIDAY
MORNING at 10 O'Clock. Friends and ac-
quaintances are invited to attend.
MATfIIAS.-At his late residence, No. SIG
S Saiiford street, Portsmouth. Va. March
Eth. l.UO. at 9:46 O'Clock p. M. EPHRIANf
MATTHIAS, aged 81 years, l month"; z days
Funeral services ut Owens Memorial M.
p. Church THIS Crhursday) AFTER
NOON at o'clock. Friends and ac-
quaintances are respectfully invited to at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
A RAILROAD DEAL.
CONTROL OF THE r.. f. & P.
CHANGES HANDS.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Plot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
New York, March 2S.-The Evening
Post to-day says:
ut may be stated on very excellent
authority that the operation of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Will be taken over by the Pennsyl-
vania and Baltimore and Ohio.
Whether those roads Will act separately
or jointly is not yet settled, but the
Richmond line will hereafter be domi-
mated by these two companies, which
heretofore have used it as a connection
for the South. 1t extends from Rich
mond north to Quantico, Va. eighty
miles, on the Potomac river, where 1t
connects with the Pennsylvania line
to Washington. 1t is also used by the
Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard
Air Line as part of their Washington
lines. The success of the Seaboard Air
Line in securing a charter at the recent
session of the Virginia Legislature for
a parallel line from Richmond to
Washington has brought the COM
pany's affairs before the public There
is n possibility that the new control OF
the property. which may be taken as
practically established. will make II
possible to effect some arrangement by
which the possibility of the building
of this proposed. parallel line will not be
undertaken.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Resolutions of Respect.

Since is has pleased our wise Heavenly
Father 10 remove from our school our be
loved assistant superintendent. Bro. Il. c.
ELLIOTT; therefore, be II
Resolved. LIST. That in the death of Bro.
Elliott Central Sunday school has lost one
of its most faithful members He was
prompt and punctual in his attendance,
ready to discharge any duty resting upon
him, as officer acher or scholar. He was
kind and pleasant in his association with
others ard lived in continual favor with
God. He had bright Christian expert
encc.
2d. That we extend our hearty sympa-
thy 10 his sorrowinf; family and point
them to Him who is II very present help
in trouble"
Sd. That these resolutions be spread on.
our minutes and n copy furnished thu
family Of the deceased. and u copy he
furnished the city papers for publication
r. Il. BISA DIES,
NJ. y. MOORE,
GEO w MORSE,
II Committee
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
COTTON BAILiNG.
SAVANNAH EXCHANGE ADOPTS A
NEW RULE.

CBy Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilot
Savannah. Ga. March 2S.-The Sa-
vannah Cotton Exchange is sending out
n circular letter respecting cotton bal
ing. giving a new rule with respect to
bales. which is to go into effect with
the beginning of the next cotton year
The circular says that on and after
September ]. 1900, ''all sales of cotton
i'm square bales shall be based on pack
ages Of standard size Uwenty- four by
fifty-four inches), and when bales of
other dimensions are rendered for de-
livery an allowance OF twenty-five
cents per bale shall he made to the
buyer by the seller on such cotton"
Copies OF the above rule are being
sent TO the various exchanges of the
United States. requesting their coop
GRAFTON. and TO farmers. ginners. mer-
chants. newspa pers and others inter
ested in the general adoption of a uni
form size cotton bale. The Galveston
Cotton Exchange has practically adopt
ed the rule.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Office of the City Clerk, j
Council Chamber
Portsmouth. Va, March 10. 1900.

g EALEr PROPOSALS; WILL BE RE-
~ y eeiy v until o'clock p. m; on 9th day
and at that time and place will be public.
y :, oPencd. for LIGHTING. WITH ELEC-
TRICKY THE STREETS, MARKET.
HOUSE. MARKET-SHED AND CRY
q OCk of3tho city for q period of one I'd.
shrce 80. or fivo (5) years.
Also at the same tme and place sealed
proposals will be received for lighting the
CITY PUBI,IC BUILDINGS WITH GAS
OR ELECTRIC1TY. contracts for The
above.
Contracts TO begin on LIST day OF Sep
ts,nher. ,1soo. at u O'clock noon and TO end
IL o'clock noon. Specifications to be had
on application.
The Committee on Lights reserves the
right to reject any or all bids. Communi-
cations other than proposals should BIO
addressed TO
SAM'L II. MONTAGUE,
MOST Chairman of Committee on Lights.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Admiral Watson Coming Home.
(BY Tclegranh to Nircinian- Pilot !

Manila, March 2S.-Rear Admiral
Watson. on board the Brooklyn. has
departed for Hong Kong where he is
expected to transfer his command TO
Rear Admiral Remey.
Two gunboats last week discovered
a steamer signalling with the shore at
Cape Boweador. Island of Luzon. They
pursued the steamer. which extinguish-
ed her lights and escaped seaward in
the darkness.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Portsmouth Convict Escapes.
(By Telegraph to virglnian- Pilot. }

Richmond, Va. March 2S.-Richard
Hawkins. negro. convicted in Ports
mouth and sentenced to seven years
in the penitentiary for burglary, es-
capped from two penitentiary guards
here tonight. They had just reached
the Chesapeake and Ohio depot with
a batch of prisoners. Hawkins made a
bold dash for liberty. He has not been
captured. The man is an eX-convict
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
whare to- Put Your naonex.

$40 cash and s15 per month will buy
you nice home OH High street Cot
tage Place. a small amount cash and
we will build YOU a home anywhere
you want. You don't have to own the
lot. Nice homes for sale cheap. Pos
session given at once. Call or address
the Seaboard Real Estate Company,
214 High street, up stairs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Florida Wines Dewey.
tBy Telegraph to virginlan- Pilot.

Wy IeIeBFupII 10 VITSIhlaE-PlIOt.J
st. Augustine, Fla. March 2S.-Ad-
miral Dewey enjoyed n launch ride on
the North river this morning. Tonight
he was the guest of honor at the most
elaborate banquet ever given in the
ancient city. the host being General
John NJ Schofield After the banquet
the party attended a garden party in
the brilliantly lighted Court of Alcazar
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
EVENTS TO-DAY.

Portsmouth Rifles. Virginia volun-
tcers.
Farragut Post No. j. G. A. r.
Atlantic Lodge No. "a. X of p
Columbia Chapter No. 1l9, p. L. G.. of
A,
John w. Daniel Club. Political.
Grice Lodge No. So. I. o. Q. T..
Peabody Council No. LOG, Jr o. T..
A. NJ.
Joseph II. Plunkett Council No 473,
c. =. L.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
FUNERAL OF MRS. FELL.

The funeral OF Mrs. Annie ]. Fell
took place yesterday afternoon from
No. 21S First street. The services were
conducted by Rev. r. f. Beadles. after
which the remains were inferred in Oak
Grove Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
A BOARD OF INSPECTION.

There has been at work for several
days at this yard to ascertain the con-
dition of the vessels here baord of
inspection and survey, comoosed of
Admiral Rogers, Constructor w. r.
Capps and Lieutenant Commander
j. j. Hemphill.
Commander Hemphil yesterday
morning used the lighthouse tender
Maple to convey him to that part of the
water course hereabouts known as
Cape Charles for the purpose. it is said.
OF marking off trial course for gov
eminent vessels.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

Auction sale at Rosenbaums ZIG and
us High street. this morning at 1890
Suit and trousers cuts in prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

Shirts. underwear. hats, caps. neck
wear belts. suspenders. handkerchiefs.
pants, coats, vests. All TO go at auc-
ton at Rosenbaum's at 1890 this
morning
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

You will get your moneys worth at
Rosenbaum's auction sale this morning
at 1880 o'clock. Don't miss it. 1t is
worth your time to be there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

Men and boys clothing at auction
at Rosenbaum's at 1880 this morning
Men and boys clothing must 60
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

Chas. r. Welton e Co. have removed
to 2oS High street. Noah's Ark's old
stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

The greatest chance of the year to
obtain your moneys worth isl clothing,
men and boys. Is at the auction sale
at Rosenbaum's at 1890 o'clock this
morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

You can set your choice, for your
SDwn price, out of $4,000 worth Of cloth
fng at Rosenbaum'n auction sale at
1880 O'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

Nervous Headache Cured
Speedily. No danger by Hicks Capu-
dine. Is and 25c. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

(yr ANTED.-A RE SPECT IL r
w white woman TO do general house
work. Apply 10 507 Dinwlddie street,
Portsmouth. Va mh27-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership existing between Cooper
\ Land In the Cyclone store. No. SO6
Crawford street, has this day been dis
solved. by Mr.. Cooper withdrawing from
the firm. The business will hereafter be
conducted by s. b. Land
S. B. LAND.
mh29-ot S. COOPER,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29

wv tined young lady wants position as
companion. Address H." care Virginian-
Pilot. mhz7-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-29
Specialties
FOR THIS WEEK.

Fine sauer Kraut. only SC. per qt.;
Curtis Bros Pure Fruit Jams, 10c. per
can: Celery Sauce, Zoe. per lb.: Sweet Gu
cumhcr Pickle. l3c. per qt.; fine Cod Fish
Balls, In can, loc per can; California
Prunes, &C.. per lb. If you want good
BREAD. don't use our SUN BEAM
FLOUR
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Republicans Meet

Yesterday the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee met at the Briggs House
The purpose of the meeting was to set a
time and place for holding the State con-
vention. Virginia City was chosen and
August 30 as the date.
The basis of representation was fixed
as follows: Two delegates at large for
each county, and one delegate for each
so votes, or any fraction thereof, not less
than 25, cast for Hon. VIM. Mcmillan for
Governor, making an aggregate of lOl
delegates.
August 18Th.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Ice for Carson

People who imagine that there is 60
ing to be an ice famine in this city this
summer need not worry. Doc Benton
has secured the agency of the Floris-
ton Ice Company for Carson this sum-
mer and will be able to deliver ice a
foot thick if necessary at the old rc.oe
to all consumers. The ice comes or
the company's ponds on the Truckee,
and is as clear as crystal and as hard
as granite.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
District Court.

In the District Court yesterday morn
ing the following business was tran
sacted:
In the matter of the estate of Thos
and Sarah Willard, deceased, J. A
Wall was appointed administrator.
In the matter of the estate OF Adam
Helm, deceased. The sale of persona
property was returned and approved
In The matter of the estate of jacob
Tobriner, deceased, John Wagner wa
appointed administrator.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
New interpretations

The papers Of incorporation for the
Belle Mar Copper Mining and Smeit-
ing Company, were fled in the Secre-
;ary OF States office Yesterday, with a
capital stock 81 $500, o, place OF bust
ness, L0velock, Nevada. The trustees
arc A. Boyer OF Churchill Co., 0. w.
Schweitzer of Humboldt county, and
Morris Somner, Jas. A. Williams and
David S. Truman Of Salt Lake City
Utah.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
ALL SORTS.

Trib cures insect bites and stings
w. C. Mcmillan arrived in this city
yesterday.
Senator Kaiser of Churchill is visit
ing in this city.
Col. Maxon was among the Repub-
licans about town yesterday.
Internal Revenue Collector Blaksley
spent yesterday in this city.
Editor Bragg attended the Republi
can committee meeting yesterday.
Geo. Wallace, treasurer of the Reno
Smelling Company died at his home IN
Boston Thursday.
The weather man called the turn on
the weather yesterday for it was hot
ter than China.
Attorney harrington attended the
meeting of the Republican State Com.
mittee yesterday.
An original pension OF St per month
has been granted to John Mcknight OF
Gardnerville, New.
Mrs D. A. Small and family depar
this morning for Glenbrook where
they will spend several weeks.
The United States is negotiatin,
with Spain for the purchase of tw,
islands, Sibutu and Cagayen.
Miss Freda Henschell took a dose Q
poison by mistake yesterday, but tn
prompt action Of the physician she re
covered in short time
John Sparks. the Nevada cattle ma
IS in England, and lately purchased
number of thoroughbred Herefords
which he will ship to his Nevada ranch
There is movement on foot to resu1
rect the Prohibition party in this Stat
and secure signatures enough to pla,
electoral nominees on the national tick
fer President and Vice President.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
"a to 0

Yesterday the young baseball sharps
of this city tackled the Orphans Home
baseball nine. The Home boys, who
took "A general survey of the Independ-
ents VIXEN they visited here, taught the
town kids a severe lesson. They felded
ard batted like veterans and knock ed
the ball all over the diamond. The score
stood "A to at the end of the ninth inn
ing in favor of the Orphans. Sam Cohn
is thinking of putting them against San
Jose or even the Reports.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Sale of a Famous Nine.

Yesterday Sol Hip received word
from Ely that the celebrated Chairman
mine has been sold. This is a great gold
and silver producer and has recently
shown fine body of copper ore. Mr.
Hip and several other Renoites are
largely interested in the mines adjoining
the Chairman on three sides.-Journal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
The Concert

A large crowd filled the Capitol
square last evening to listen to the de-
lightful music rendered by the Nevada
State Band. The music seemed even
better than other occasions. Every
body enjoys the treat and the Band
boys are making the people realize
what good organization it is.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Registration Open.

Justice Stone has opened the register
books for the general election in No
vember. Everyone who wishes to
vote must register and the proper time
to get on the list is the present.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

A number of Carsonites will make
the trip to Glenbrook today in order to
hsh for the lusty trout. Henry Bur-
llngton, Ross Wilson, Addard Dupuis
and Jim Richardson will try the sport.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

WANTED-A partner that has 500 or
$500 dollars; the best and only paying
business in town; must be sober and re
liable. Apply at this office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Rev. }. w. DOrrance,

Methodist-Services at IL a. III. and :. 20
p. IN.
Glass meeting 1920 a. m.
Sunday School at II Is p. IN
Epworth League $50 p. IN.
Morning subject:
"Discontent and its Cure"
Evening subject:
The Worlds Redeemer."
All are cordially invited.
DIR. A. LESTER HAZLETT,
Pastor.
st. Peters Episcopal Church.
Sa. m. Holy Communion.
10 a. IN. Sunday School
Morning prayer and sermon IL q. III.
Gas. Young Peoples Bible Class.
7 80 p. m. Evening prayer and sermon
Daughters of the King immediatel y
after evening prayer.
The Rector will preach the first of :;
course of sermons on: Goods Eleva
tions" at the evening service. Subject
"Ararat."
AL interested are cordially invited tt
attend.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Special Sale Of Summer Foot
wear.

Commencing July q st 1 will close out
a lot of broken sizes in Ladies, Gents,
Boys and Childrens in black and choc-
olate. All will be sold at much less than
than their original cost from the factory
Call early while we have your sizes.
f. BURLINGTON.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Turkey Eggs.

Half breed turkey eggs for sale at
Steinmetzs' drug store. 81 setting.
If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

Yesterday the Silver primaries were
held in this city and the vote was light
on .ccount Of bot weather and no con-
test.
Out OF the twelve names following, the
first seven, having received the highest
number Of votes, were elected:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
WHAT IS SHILOH?

A grand Old. KENT ) fH- Hcn,-lr "oll@ aEd Con
sumption; used through % world Irr half
century. has cured innurue u.t -.tsss t"c. irsii
cOnSuynp tfGn AID reilogeG :I.-.6y y advance
stages If yOu not SatiSliet. with the result
and Si.00.
For sale atNevada Drug Store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

Thn ThaNter Drug store has received
and has Oh display fine line of vases,
pictures, fancy calendars, celluloid toilet
sets, perfumes --latest odors), porcelain
fancyware, glove and handkerchief boxes
etc. They sell cheaper than any house in
Nevada. The public is cordially invited
40 call and inspect and price goods.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
n. SODERB

Attorney at Law.
Office north SIDE Of plaza, Carson, New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

Geo. A. Tyrrell always has on hand
fresh chocolates, creams, bon bons, tatties
fruits and nuts of all kinds of the finest
quality. Also on hand nice line of
goods suitable for Christmas presents
Fresh Eastern oysters 30 cents per can.
PASTURE-First class pasture, with
no barb wire fences. can be had at the
Thorne ranch. Enquire at the prem
| ises.
NOTICE DAIRYMEN For butter
kegs of all sizes address l.. Arnold
manufacture ne Cooper, Truckee, Ca
For SALE-A buggy, in excellen
condition. Newly painted. Inquire a
this Office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

In Empire precinct NJ. w. Smith, Alex
Dickson and Chas. Henderson were
elected delegates to the State convention.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29
Church Notices.

Presbyterian Church-Seryices at II
a. IL. and 1870 p. III.
Sunday School at close Of morning ser
vice.
Junior Endeavor $3.50 p. m.
Senior Endeavor $50 p. IN.
All are welcome.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-29

John Meyer----------------
Richard Kirman-
viii U. Mackay------------ AZ
John Rosser- 80
p. II. Petersen
James Raycraft--
c. L. Deady-----------
w. ]. Smyth N
Andrew Roberts 20
]. c. Hennessey-----------
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
AMERICAN SHOES IN GERMANY.
Urged to Combine to
Imcrease Tariff on Our Goods.

Vice Consul Monaghan, at Chemnitz, re-
ports to the State Department that owing
to the increased Importation of American
machines into Germany the total value of
the imports of machinery increased from
s1O,472.00o in 1890 to S13,32S, 900 in 1898.
The vice consul transmits two newspa-
per reports touching uponsAmerican trade
with Germany. The first appeals to the
German shoe manufacturers to combine to
secure an increase of the tariff on shoes to
20 per cent, IN order to ward off the inva-
sion of American shoes.
Another extract inveighs severely against
the German official who awarded a contract
for twenty American locomotives, charging
that the Americans made their bid appear
lower than the German bidders by omtting
the tariff, amounting to about 81. 900 on
each locomotive. This business trick is
severely criticised, and there is also a ref
erence to American locomotives as inferior.
being locomotives built by the Dozen"
The vice consul however, says that this
duplication of parts in American machinery
is really "A great virtue. while the bureau of
foreign commerce points out that the Amer
lean companies which bid upon the loco
motives corrected the bid to compensate for
the tariff before the awards We're made.
Consul General Gunther reports the con-
viction at Frankfort Of d German manu-
facturer of fruit SyrupS for aduteration.