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DIR. w. B. NcKai,on.
Buffalo | ithia Mater.
Springs No~. One ana Two

Diseases Women and children Nervous Dyspepsia Ma
AriaI CaeheNi. TIRE Acid Diathesis, Brghts Disease
Renal Cacuii. lite.
Dr.. w. 7 HOWARD. Baltimore, Professor Disease
Maryland In s
Lihla sprla- compare faaed ms SpEgr
springs in tireenhrier oouty N and a,i tine following
al tine abiding debility attendant the tardy
forms OF Atn Dyspepsia anl IL secular
Der Of IN general woai santasy tae buaae
springs in Mecks nourg County Virginia
sear az. TSe BnF,l Ijthi Watsr Snrs M = : Sat ~
OF
many peculiar
uiune
observed marked bnedc results from it, the disorders
Teehing Infants have sent patients q this s to the Springs
for the Of & and oa exception they have returned
D sBEIToS, Formerly many wears PHI stefan
the SPRINGS -B1alo Lta Water n oaiu among the
Sp5aSS 30 s = - . pi -. sf Fl n. ; anu n r.
in iests particularly
irregularities Dyspepsia Tetaira
Infants, n n a NIalarial PoiS5uug-.
Springs win No many
ordinary remedial power in these conditions No
known for its oft eio In Renal C4
bladder Bright Disease Tout rheumatism, and in all diie Of
LATE DIR THOMAS z. ATKINSON. Ex-re-ient Medical
~ ~ Wosnsa H. ,,h,j .ri Fu @ i IN oa s st
thoat bensa II the mos, ao, springs 81 ,F cor-S
Of
those OF Alternative and Tonic chaFaoterit powerfully d-h
aud dlre indeed affects al OF the eretons blt IT. glory
is that il the best Tonic in all the aud 10 dsbutd
sdreF
sTers as sana in al the cot Nenes OF which, have
ByFFALO LIrIA wATER Is ~ Druggists gan
orally Book Of Testimonials or appleton
Springs Open for Guests June 18Th Close October Isl
Proprietor BUffIlo Lithia Springs, "a.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
THE OXFORD
GRADED SCHOOL
closed One cf the Most
Successful Sessions In
the iiistor, OF the In
stitution.

Wednesday moEairg at 10
O'Clock. there had assembled a
q large audience IN the Hall If
the Public school Building. 20
witness the exercises of the
Primary aAl IatcEult,. ate II,
partmenfs.
The program Consisted Ut
sol - and Rotations. utter
~ rsed with excellent musical
selections rs the pupils at the
school and the oxford string
Band. aud although some a hat
lengthy seemed To be heartily
enjoyed by every one To- the
close. There u a freshness aud
Innoceney in the words and az
tions Of child. even before an
audience. that charms - can
nothing else. The very cr.di
table manner IN which the little
people acquitted themselves
speaks much tor their teachers.
Thursday morning, few min
utes past 10 o'ciOck, just a. the
rhythmic waves Of a majestic
march located out upon the
balmy air there passed upon the
stage the largest class which
has yet graduated from THIS IN
stitgtion. After the opening
chorus By class and prayer by
Rev. Mr.. King. the salutaiory
was delivered by Mr.. III. r.
Smith. In humorous WAY he
referred tc the customs of ear
lier years and our tendency 20
cling To them in spite OF the
spirit of progress.
Mr.. James William liutchiu.
SON. lifted the veil of the future
long enough to give each mem
Der of the class a glance at the
future aud then dropped il with
one of his original, humorous
couplets.
Miss Rebecca =. Nichols de-
iiyered the valedetcry and
touched the hearts of all with
her wonderfully simple and
deeply earnest words as she re-
the school life of the
class. spoke of the realities of
the past, the responsibilities of
the present and the uncertain
ties OF the future.
Diplomas were next awarded
and u few well chosen words
from Judge kimbrough To the
patrons OF the school, and
shart bat impressive talk to the
class by Rev. Mr.. King clOsep
the exercises OF the evening.
Thursday evening, as PREV
ousIy advertised. the pupils of
the higher grades gave a con
cert for the benefit of the Ii
srary fund Despite the threat
ening weather a good audience
was present aud while the storm
ragged without. all seemed to
heartily enjoy the mistakes OF
Tom Perkins the country cous-
IN. and Fritz kellar the fresh
freshman. All did their parts
veil: and when i. Is remember
ed that this work vas assigned
them only three weeks IN al.
vance. the conviction comes
that the many compliments
which they have receives Tor
the evenings entertainment
were wOrthily bestowed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
Don't forget to try the ele-
CANT Hread and Cakes at
BUFFALoE
Sheriff sale.

j. H. Ki@ M Execution for
]. F. Parks, ct al $3.50 ard costs
By virture of the above, stated
writ TO me, directed by j +. Brown.
Mayor and ex OfiiciO J. 2. 81 the
county of Lafayette and state OF
Mississippi, | will ON LIST aO1d.ss Of
June IS9s, at the Court House door
in the town CT Oxford. within tine
legal hours, expose for sale az pub
lie ouscry 70 the highest bidder for
for cash. all the right, Interest and
claim the defendants J.r Parks ami
c. Parks has in, and to the fol-
lowing described property tc-wit.
The Ia of III sec. > 4 9 Z 3
west sc acres, a frac. of ths n " -
of Sec II rs Z 3 We, acres, a
frac. of the W Ia of = Y. 8 tt
3 west, l20 acres, soutr Irac. of
the 5 q IA of sec. ct RI west, y
acres, more particularly described
in Book X X Page a02 ChSRcery
Clerks office, Lafayette Count ,
Hiss, which mas been levied on -
the property of the said ; r. Parks
/ aud G. = 4. Parks and Will be sold to
satisfy the Judgment therein and
all cost.
Z. II. kIuMorss. Sheriff.
J. h Eokca. ,. 5.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

1t was the pleasure Of the
EAGLE representative and a
number of citizens of our city
To attend the exercises of
Children's Day at Mt. Zion
church. east of Oxford. last sun
dav. At 10 o'clock the church
was we'll filled with an atten-
tive aud Interested audience.
Sweet strains of music from the
organ and songs by the choir,
directed by the oiganIst. Miss
Lizzie Mooten, filled the air
with saered melody Rev. Mr..
Langley opened the exercises
with prayer. The program then
presented consisted OF reeita
/ tons etc. by "a little girls and
boys. They acquitted them
selves most ereditebly and show
ed careful training and instruc-
ton. After the exercises 81
the morning. the bospitabls
citizens spread most bounti'
full and elegant dinner which
all enjoyed. In the afternoon
ReV. Nj. Langley preached an
eloquent sermon, which CLOSED
| the exer, Uses of the day. Eaef
one present hoped to have tbs
pleasure of spending many
more pleasant Sabbaths a
Mt. Zion and with the h0spl
table people of that neighoor
hood.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

YoH can't work well when the
stomach. liver or bowels are
Prickiy Ash Bit
tiers is what you need. Ii re-
moves that listlesS feeling.
sweetens the breath, promotes
good digestion activity and
cheerful spirits, Sold by X. K
Chiffon X co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
I. (. K. z. Sclle .iIi..
SCHOOLS.

Dos,TioS GUARANTEED to
Graduates OF HAERfs' PRA' IL
81 Bf-sfSEz= COLLEGE. School OF
Shorthand and Teiegr1pay.
JACKSON, MISS
We have bought the " yatt Colleges
bere and at Meridian but have
s,Id the one at Merriam AMI
80 prepared t. give oaT students
tse very best business training -
- bs,l anywhere. Scholarship 80.
4 dialogue sent or application
NJ. HARRIS, President.
Jackson, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

WANTED - Good | o C a |
agents to handle a first class
line of books, salary or com
mission, Apply TO
G. Fl. EVANS,
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
Drs. Starkey & Palen.
No. 1929 Arch Street.
Philadelphia. Pa.

The STATE Of Nj -i-z.ppi.

The State Of Nj si-s.ppi.
To Abe Jackson. defendant,
whose post-0 Ice Is unknown. you
are hereby Commanded to appear
before the Chaucerv Court ol La.
Fayette Coulty, Mississippi, on the
second Monday in June, 1ssS, at
RIies 10 defend the suit flied IN said
court by Francis Jae ksOn in which
on are defendant.
This the IS day Of May \. D. is9s.
b. r. GRAY, i.rk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
NOTICE.

Owing to the fact that | am
now selling nothing but stall
fed cattle. and the high price
| have to pay for saDe, VIII
compel me. from now on, 10
charge more for meat
w W kIMBLE
May 1, 1898.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

That man is not lazy whose
liver is torpid md whose bow
els are cgogged up. He needs
PriekIy Ash Bitters. Its cleans
ing and stimulating properties
will quickly restore activity,
energy and eheeriulhess. Sold
by X. X. Chiffon 4 Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Letter. - administrator ON the
estate 1t ". a. Lewis. de-rfs,i.
were On the 15th dlv vt Feb. i.3T.
issued hy ths Chanrrry court Of
lafayette County - the under
-iguei az a imiHistrlfrix % said
estate. ami an persons having claims
against s1ii estate are required tu
have Jne same prlbaied and reg
stored hv tae clark of SAID court
within u months a- th.y Wlu be for
ever barred
airs. MotLiN LEwTs.
ADMINISTRATIVE.
II y. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

G. ii. Evans handles and up
to-date line of books. Don't buy
before seeing him. lie Will
save VOC money.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Iuul VISIT tae several vot
ing PRECINCTS of t4yettc
c"untS TOT tue purpose 81 reg
lsterlng the voters 1T said
county GA The following days
10 I'll.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
Ice Cream
at Buffaloe's every day.

FOR SALE-A nice piano,
can be seen at the Baptist par
sonage. Also a good Organ at
Warren Institute.
MRS. e. A. LANCASTER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

W. Z. Neill S Son will pay
yen the highest market price
for your Wool, Beesvax and
Hides.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Use Chilton's Reliable Diai
rhoea Cure-a sure shot Tor
Diarrhoea Dysentary and all
Summer complaints
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

II you are in need OF books
sue q. II. Evans before Securir 2
tltE- u. EvLgre.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Judge James G. Longstreet.
our new Chancellor held the
first term of his court in our
city. this week. That he dis
patched the business of his
court with ease and with per
feet satisfaction tn the attorneys
and lItIglnts il no surprise IL
his host Of friends here. Judge
Longstreet Is an old Oxford
boy and a more popular man
has never lived in our commu-
nifty. lie is energetic, capable
and possesses To "A remarkable
degree a high order of protes-
sioual intelligence anda dignity
well becoming one occupying
his responsible position.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
! LOCALS IN BRIEF.

Attend the Ice Cream Festi-
val given by the Citizens Band.
Thursday; June I'd.
In addition to our war excite
ment We are having hot wealth
er. gnats and loeasts.
The War bulletin board in
'front.' OF Capt. Wilkins store is
watched daily with great inter
est by our citizens.
Since our many e a d e )
throughout the county are anx-
ious to heer the latest war news
and as the EAGLE Is not issued
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

just think. 80 Oxford Bibles
sold in eight days by the we'll
known agent. G. Ii. Evans. Mr..
Eyens has made arrangements
that enables him 10 sell the
latest edition of the indexed
Oxford Bible for only e1.50.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

The place to go TO get cool l.
al Buffaioe's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
RuekIer's AMIGA Save,

BuekIen's AMIGA Save,
The best Salve in the world
for cuts, Bruises. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. Ii is guaran-
t.ed to give perfect satisfaction
,lr money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by X.
X. Chiffon 4 Co.
You can get 10 pounds good
green coffee from w. Z. Neiil
x Son for 81.
Subscribe
for the
Eagle.
Bishop & Stall will buy your
Wool anu Beeswax at highest
market price,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

DR. A. C. BRAMLETT.

DR. A. c. BRAMLEiI,
oEFr~r-Over Chilton's Drug
Store.
OFFICE HOURS To l. NJ, |
to I p. N.
Residence on North st.
TELEPHONE No. So
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

PLANTERS CUBAN RELIEF
enres Collie, Neuralgia anu
Toothaehe in five minutes Sour
Stomach and Summer Com
nIsints. Price % cents Sold
~ n x. Chiffon { Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26
Cold Drinks.

Ii you want a fine glass OF Ice
cold Soda go to Buffaloe's-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

This House Is Conveniently
located near the business
square aud has recently been
reiitied aud newly furnished
Regular and transient boar,lers
solicited. Fare. the best the
Market affords. Terms. mOtcr-
ate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

The members of the Citizens
Brass Band will give an lee
Cream Festival in the Court
House square on Thursday night
June =. II will be under the
management OF Miss Kate Me
Guire. which iususes success
1'he boys will be on had To en-
terrain the crowd with good
music. BE sure and attend and
help the boys establish a first
class Baud.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

=, CHANDLER, VI. ID.
OFFICE at Residen &c on South
Street.
VIII ne glad to serve friends
and patrons.
PHONE Is.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

The most popular place these
hot days is Buffaloe's Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Bogard 4 Logan are now
handling the great Apex Illumi-
mating oil. This is the finest
oil on the market.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

eni once each week. desire to
~ tbai it We are requested to
Dc % ~ viii be pleas IS I to give
the latest news, ssy dar drr.r
me week, &" cur count patrons
over Tie te.ep.o.~ i4ss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Highest price paid at Bishop
x Stalls for Beeswax and Wool.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

y e TEwFtH Rr.fstra
rhss April lt'a. isas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

The Band known formerly a.
the Oxford Brass Band has been
entirely rc-organ.zed aud will
hereafter be ksosn a. Ga. Clt-
zams Brass Band.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

We s.c sof - .earn that
" Hobt HcN.sun continues
quite s'cS AZ ais 1.hef's resi-
dence or J-IFcf,.tr street.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

children Nervous pyspepsia Nh
ari1I CSehcNa TIRE Aeid Diathesis. Brghts Disease
Renal Galcuii, Ete- lite.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

Commander Jones request
that all Confed, rate Veterans
meet AZ the Court House Satrr
lay. May 2Stb, At N o'clock
There Will be business Of great
Importance to he transacted
and each one i urged to attend.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-26

The pupils of the Elocu;ion
department ol the AbbeVille
Normal School will present To
The pablic Friday night one OF
the strongest contests ever held
IN the chapel of that Well known
institution. IL you want To
spend ! pleasant evening 20 and
hear them.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
NEW WARSHIPS IN THE NAVY.
EIGHT SPANISH VESSELS NOW FLYING THE
AMERICAN FLAG.

Washington, Oct 16 (SpecaD.-The effective
strength OF the United States Navy has been
increased by eight useful war vessels which
recently flew the Spanish flag. Five Of these
are now attached to Admiral Deweys squadron,
two are credited to the North Atlantic Sta
tion and the last is the cruiser Infanta Maria
Teresa, under her own steam preparing to
start for Norfolk. to be made ready for active
service. Several days ago the Navy Depart
ment. which Is making up It's list OF yes
sells In service which is a customary exhibit
IN the Secretary's annual report to Congress
sent a message to Admiral Dewey for accu-
rate list Of the prizes he was now utilizing IN
his fleet. The questions show what latitude the
Department allows to the Admiral and the an
swer tells how unhesitatingly he has acted for
the good of the service and to strengthen his
own forces without waiting FOR help from home.
He replied:
Secretary Of the Navy. Washington:
Following former Spanish vessels in my pos
session: Manila (cruiserl. commissioned July
90 Lieutenant Commander FREDERICK singer
Callao (cruiser), commissioned July :, Leuten.
ant BENJAMIN Tappan; gunboats Leyte ana
Mindanao also armed launch Barcelo tempo,
rarily commissioned for action August l3. Naval
Cadet w. r. White. DEWE1.
The officers named are in command OF the
respective vessels.
in actual service as a result Of their being capt
ured bv the Navy are the gunboats Alvarado
commanded by Lieutenant Victor Blue. and the
Sandoval commanded by Lieutenant f. A. An
derson These are exceedingly good vessels for
duty in Cuban waters, where the Spaniards
found them most useful. They are now at CAL
Inanera IN commission. The Maria Teresa the
only ship Of the Cervera squadron raised so far'
IS also at Caimanera. The Teresa will he armed
with guns saved from the Colon and other
Spanish ships to replace those OF her own
which may have been ruined. She VIII be
/ trophy ship throughout.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
WORK FOR PEACE NOT EASY.

SPANS PLEA FOR AMERICAN ASSUMPTION
OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CUBAN DEBT.
London. Oct. 1.-THE Paris correspondent OF
The Times" says:
The Spanish Peace Commissioners, to sho"
their cordiality have accepted his gracefui IN
vitation to dine with General Horace Porter
the American Ambassador. on Tuesday Oh-
fortunately this does not make agreement VI
progress more speedy
In reply 10 the Spanish statement the amy.
lean Commissioners have declared tha' '"'
United States refuse to assume sovereignty
over Cuba but would remain In the isiahu ~
organize normal order and security pei0'e
handing II over TO the authority or the "o'
ernment Of the new republic. The Spahiatus'
however. remark that there cannot be an inter
regnum Of sovereignty, and that state oan"O'
be left derelict. as such a situation "o"'" ~
simple anarchy.
1T should be mentioned that In Cuoa "ie "
American Evacuation Commission on 'he o''o
hand and a Spanish Commission on the o."o
and the many interests still possesseu ny "p :,
In Cuba would not be guaranteed IL '
anarchy existed. 1t is. therefore. n pure h'.'o'''
say the Spaniards II the Americans oec'a'e {
that they cannot discuss the debt OF Cupa anu
the internal affairs OF the island. In such "
case 10 he logical Cuban instead OF AHerio""
Commissioners should meet Spain in Paris as III
Cuba"
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
SMALL HOPE OF ARBITRATION.

Madrid. Oct 16.-"El Epoca," the Conser'a'''e
organ. renews the suggestion OF La Correspoi
dencia" independent and semi-oficiap resa'u
ing arbitration between the United states anu
Spain. 1t says: -
The negotiations at present are sonls 90
without touching the question OF the |
mines. which Is most obscure. and which '"r'
itself to the gravest dissensons owing 10 '"1
,.oo,,eraes and lack Of cearness Of the protocol
tho Commissioners are meeting with serious o'i
nculties 1t has been said that II our au'
saries are obstinate in their exaggerated w
mends sehor Sagasta should address the EuIY
mean Governments asking arbitration al 'eas
unon the points as TO which an agreement siou'u ",
not be reached: but In view OF me- the s safes
struggle now in full vigor in the Uhlteu .Sich
end of the declamaiions Of the Jingo Press W.
afSrms without limits the rights OF M tne fnr
onnror II Is safe 10 assume that requesr 80 10
quNt,ro,ion would be without avail. ana seN'
"a other rurpose than loss OF time.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
CHINESE ENPEROR'S HEALTH.
SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES GIVEN TO THE
BRITISH MINISTERIAL REFORM EDlCT

= -,-,,.-, , ,--,,-- I,,,,r-,- 70 Nun
SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES CIV E-> ~ 49,
BRITISH MINISTER-A REFORM EDlCl'
90 r., c,ir,, -, hsbalf ~ the
fehlhs' OC'' w. ,,.sor
Tsung-li- Yamen. has given Sir Claude Macdon-
-. .ba pritisb Minister. satisfactory assurances
"'' - ,,.A g .t p-,rneror
as 10 the he"''" 81 NV i-'''f ,,o. soa,,e
The policy OF the DoWaSer EiHpie'' ~
likely TO return to moderation An edlct issued
,.astardav PROMISES to attend to the welfare OF
yesteruaS 49, -, .. sacure nros-
the people ana 10 40 '"e '''' ~ -
perty The edict provides for the appoln' l''e"'
=. ,r.o boarda of trade one al Shanghai and one
t.- 3urisdictio, over the whole
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
SULTAN PREPARING FOR HIS GUEST.
EMPEROR WILLIAM EXPECTED TO REACH CON
srANTINOPLE TOMORROW.

STANTINOPIE TO-MORROW.
London, Oct. 1.-THE Constantnople corre-
spondcnt Of THE Times telegraphing Sunday,
says:
Two wornout craft patched up for the
occasion. have proceeded to the Dardanelles to
swell the naval escort Of Emperor william and
twenty-four Turkish officers have gone there on
board a yacht.
Emperor William, the Hohenzollern, is ex-
pected to reach the Dardanelles this afternoon
and to arrive at Pera. where the German Lega-
ton is situated on Tuesday morning"
Constantinople Oct ia great fleet ot tugs
will meet Emperor William In the Sea OF Mar
mora Ohe sea lying between the Dardanelles
and the Bosporus) The German colony will 90
by a large steamer.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS.
WILL TRANSPORT PRESENTS FROM
SAN FRANCISCO TO MANILA.

SAN FRANCISCO TO MANILA.
Washington. oct IS (SpeciaD.-The Quartermas-
ter's Department Of the Army is arranging 10 eX-
tend its good Offices in the direction Of transport
ing a reasonable amount OF Christmas gifts 10 the
American soldiers in the garrison AT Manila IL
Will be necessary 10 start steamer from san
Francisco early in November in order TO reach
the Philippines by Christmas. and friends OF the
soldier boys out beyond the Pacific who wish 10
forward boxes Of good things are already IN cor
respondence with Quartermaster-General Luoihe-
ton on the subject.
The rigid rule has been laid down that Christmas
hoxes for the soldiers at Manila must not contain
quantities OF sweet things calculated 10 disturb
the digestion Of men living In the tropics Mlnce-
meat fruit cake and candy will be permitted only
in small parcels and II IS advisable that packages
he limited in weight. the Department VIII not ne
able to forward over thousand tons AT the Ut
most The packages will have 10 he delivered at
San Francisco without expense to the Government
which has no fund for Transporting such supplies
and T. is essential that the Quarterma ster-@eneral
shall give permission in each case for the package
10 20 aboard a Government transport