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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
TO OCCUPY TIE PHILIP.
INES.
Cabinet Practically Decides to
Invest the Island.

Washington, May 3.-The cab
met meeting today resulted in a
decision to await the report IF
Dewey, and then send him the
number of troops deemed nee.
essary to enfol CO control of the
Philippines.
TIE administration has practi
cally decided to occupy the Phil
pines with a strong military force
as soon as possible, after the com
modore's report. For this pur-
pose, Pacific slope troops will be
used, and it is believed that at
least 5000 will be en- route with
in the next 10 days. There does
not seem to be any doubt rs to
the governments purpose to hold
these islands, pending final set
tlement with Spain, when they
will be used as collateral to secure
payment To the United States of
a war indemnity. High officials
are of the opinion that none of
the powers will seriously dispute
our right TO make such a final
disposition of the islands, as our
purpose is in the enforcement of
war claims, and in any event, this
government is prepared to contest
any point, which may be brought
up.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
SAMPSON MAY FIGHT.
His Fleet Leayes Key West for
an Unknown Destination.

Key West, May 4.-Sampson's 8
fleet has sailed. Its destination
is unknown, but an engagement
is expected soon. 1t is supposed
that the fleet will concentrate in an
attack on a Cuban port, to estab-
lish a base, and an entry for the
first division of the army to in i.
wade Cuba.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07

Projectiles used by the United
States army for its great modern
guns cost as follows: Solid shot,
S-inch, S69.s0 each, 1O-inch,
Sl44.59 each. 12-inch, 1912 each !;
12-inch mortar shells, weighing
500 pounds, $114 each, and H.
inch mortar shells, weighing 1000
pounds, S195 each.
~ Subscribe for The Ledger
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Said Spain Is Willing to Ccdc
Cuba to L S.-Quccn Regent
May Resign.

London, May 5.-Tho Madrid
correspondent Of the Daily Telc-
graph says:
Those who are best informed
as to the government view al
lege that if the Spanish arms suf
fer another reverse like that ut
Cavite, the government would IN
formally request the great powers
to lend their service to arrange
the best possible terms of peace.
- am assured that the govern
ment would be content to cede
Cuba to the United States, but
would not pay indemnity, be-
cause unable. Well-informed
politicians here regard the war as
practically terminated, and that
toward the end of May it will bcs
come history. All the element
of long civil war in Spain are
unfortunately becoming visible. -
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TO AID DEWEY.
Troops to BE Sent From San
Francisco to Manila.

Vallejo, CAL, May 5.-Ad,
miral Kirkland has received Il
telegram to prepare supplies for
twenty thousand troops for four
months. He will probably equip
the Charleston and auxiliary con-
sorts to carry troops to Manila to
aid Dewey.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
tnfOunded Rumors.

London, May 4.-Thc reports
in circulation at Gibraltar that
Senior Moret the Spanish minister
for the colonies, and Marshal
MARITIME de Campos, the former
captain general of Cuba, have
oeen assasSinated are unfounded.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
We UndeTSGll All OtheS In
Groceries.
IL II II ~ ::

IS pounds granulated Sugar for 90
20 pounds light GROWN Sugar 90
80 We have the cheapest line
of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco
in town. Also we carry a nice line
of Notions, such as handkerchiefs,
Ladies' and Gents Hose, etc, etc
* - Cherry ~ BRO.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
A we.derrui Discovery.

The last quarter Of a century records
many wonderful discoveries In medicine,
bul none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
and neither man, woman or child can take
Il without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bittsrs is sold by all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07

Yesterdays kilograms say that
Gen FItzhugh Lee has declined
the tender Of Governor General
of the Philippines, preferring SER
vice on Cuban soil.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
A Proper Alliance.

Paris, May St is reported
that negotiations are pending be
tween England and America, the
object being Britain's support in
the event of continental intcrfcr.
CnCe.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07

The war department yielded to
Gov Ellerbe in the matter of
moblising the State troops in
Columbia instead of Charleston
because the Governor has COM
mand of the troops until after
they are mustered in.
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Washington, May 5.-Thc sen
timcnt of the majority of the
house cimmittcc favors annexation
of Hawaii to give base for naval
operations IL the Pacific. A com,
mittee vote is expected Tuesday.
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GOLD GLORY"
Waves in Triumph Over the
Philippines.

Washington, ID G May T.
There is no doubt but that Ma
Mia is held by Dewey and the
Stars and Stripes now float over
the PHILIPPINE Islands.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07

London, May "a special
dispatch from Vienna says the
idea of the resignation of regency
by Maria Christina is seriously
considered he,e in the hope that
it may save the throne.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07

Columbia, S. c., Nav G.
Lafayette mount guns belong to
the French naval reserve. Veal
thy families in Manila tender
allegiance to the l. S and petition
for citizenship. England de-
cIines to join the powers advocat
ing intervention. Two Spanish
schooncrs loaded with supplies
were brought into Key West
to-day. London Madrid Dis
patches say that the Spanish auth
critics intimate that Dewey has
been entrapped by Spanish Gum
boats concealed outside the IIar-
Dor but this is believed in Wash
lngton to he a foolish attempt t.
placate the infuriatcd Spanish
populacc.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
Spain's Ships Massing.

London, May At is said the
Spanish Cape Verde squadron has
returned to join the Cadiz fleet.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-07
LATEST WAR NEWS
Tele6ramS Received up to 6
O'clock Yesterday.
Special to The Ledger.

Colun bia, S G May 6.-It is
believed that France will protest
against the capture of the French
blockade runner Lafayette last
night by gunboat Annapolis. The
Lafayette carried one hundred
and sixty one Spaniards and
twelve officers.
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London, May 5 "A special
dispatch from Madrid says ter
ribIe things may shortly happen
there. The government cannot
rely on the army.
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A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what it led to.

It is not a common occurrence that a
friendly word should be the means Of CIV
ing nearly forty years Of happiness and
health to the person needing the advice t
carried. This was the case with Mary
Lingard. At twenty-five she was dragging
out her days in misery. At sixty-one she
6nds herself SO active and strong she n
do work that would shame many younger
woman, and looks back on thirty-sx
happy, healthful years Of industry. But
let her tell her story:
"Thirty-six years ago had great trouble
with my liver. The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on it, and they
blistered my side in an effort to give me
relief I was at that time earning my
living as tailoress, but for five years,
between the pain in my side and the
blisters I was in constant misery, and
work was drag to me, with no prospect
Of relief; fortunately for me, however a
friend advised me to take DR.. Ayers Sar
saparilla. and finally persuaded me to talk G
a regular course of it. When I first com
nenced taking the Sarsaparilla my side
was so painful that could not fasten my
dress. and for time I did not get any
relief, but my friend advised me to per.
severe and relief was sure to come, and
come it did. This happened, as l say,
thirty-six years ago. My liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period Of a wolnan's lie without any par
ticular trouble, and to-day, at sixty.oue
wears of age, am active and strong, and
able to do a days work that would upset
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the big tree, jamie, "/he continued. 1--WE
Gun climb into it from the window easy
enough. I'll go first, and you can hand
me Dottie, and then come yourself"
Climbing into the tree in broad day
was one thing, climbing into it in the
pitch dark and pouring rain quite an
other; still. it was clearly the only
thing to do. So, making Bob put on his
overcoat, she bundled Dottie up in a
shawl, and put on her own waterproof
cloak. Then, taking one of the strong,
home-woven sheets from the bed, she
tore it into strips, with the aid of Bob's
knife, that with it Dottie might be tied
to the tree.
The window and the tree were for
tunately on the lee side of the house;
50 that the lamp could be set near the
| open window, and, feeble as was it's
| light. it gave them some aid in their
perilous journey from the roof to the
| tree.
At last it was safely accomplished,
and Dottie, seated on a stout limb, was
securely bound to the trunk, while Bob,
| perched above her, and jamie sat just
below, near enough to keep tight hold
of her hand.
BY and by the wind ceased, the rain
slackened and at last stopped, and the
gray dawn began to glimmer in the
east. Its light showed fearful scene
Of ruin and desolation.
In place Of the small river was an
inland lake, it's surface covered with
debris of every sort-fences, hay
stacks, drowned cattle, roofs of houses
and household goods of every descrip.
ton.
The great flood of that year will
long be remembered by the people OF
the valleys of the Shenandoah and
Ja1nes rivers for the devastation which
it wrought, and our poor little friends
were but as an atom in the grand tota
of suffering.
Bob's quick eye singled out a huge
black mass of wood, conspicuous by
the gilded name on its summit flashing
back the rays of the rising sun.
Look. Janie!" he cried. That's Haef
fclburger's big barn. / know it by the
weather cock. Jerusalem! isn't this
awful?"
Slowly and steadily the dark mas:
hove down toward their own house
which was still standing, though the
water was up to the very caves.
The children watched it in breath
less suspense, and Dottie ceased to cry
for mamma and breakfast, while she
clurg tigher to JAMES, hand.
would it strike their tree? was thu
question in both Bob and JAMES,
minds, though neither dared to ask i
Of the other, and jamie prayed silently
but fervently.
Onward it came, not only the roof
but a great mass of debris which hat
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many a younger woman. Ever since my
recovery have taken couple Of bottles
OF DR.. Ayers Sarsapa iilla each spring. and
am quite satisfied that owe my good
health to this treatment. give this testi-
monial purely in the hope that it may
meet the eye Of some poor suderer."-
MARY L1NGARD Woodstock, Ont.
DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla has won its way
to every corner of the world by the praise
of its friends those who have tried it and
who know they were cured by the use Of
the remedy. There is nothing so strong
as this personal testim ony. 1t throws all
theories and fancies to the winds and
stands solidly upon the rock of expert
ence challenging every skeptic with
positive ~ know." Ayers Sarsapa1illa
with its purifying and vitalizing action on
the blood is radical remedy for every
form Of disease that begins in tainted or
impure blood. Hence tumors, sores.
ulcers, boils, eruptions and similar dis
eases yield promp pity to this medicine.
Some cases are more stubborn than others.
but persistence with DR.. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla usually results in complete cure.
Mary Liugard began with bottle and
went on to a course of Dr.. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. When she was cured she realized
that a medicine that could cure disease
could also prevent it. So she took couple
of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health. There are tn ousandS Of similar
cases on record. Some of these are
gathered into Dr.. Ayers Curebook, little
book Of 100 pages which is sent free by the
]. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass. Write for it.
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Cntarrh Cannot he Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
hest physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is com:
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting direct
~ on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
com bination Of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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sound Money Discussions.

Between now and next presidential cleo
ton there will be hosts of discussions of the
questions of Sound money" and silver.
However opinions may be divided on these
points, there is but one public and profess
regarding the merits of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters as remedy for and preventive Of
malaria, as we'll as a curative Of kidney COM
plant dyspepsia, constipation, liver trou'
BILE and rheumatism.
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Oh, what Splendid Gomez.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., ILL.,, writes:
From one package Salzer's German Coffee
Berry costing l5c l grew 300 lbs. Of better
coffee than can buy in stores at 80 cents a
h."
A package of this and big seed catalogue
is sent you by John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, upon receipt of Is cents stamps
and this notice. Send for same to-day. XII
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gathered around it. a terrified rat
was scampering over the roof. seeking
wildly TO escape.
II it struck their tree it must go.
Other trees almost as large were float
ing on the current, although this still
he'd firmly, and did not even tremble
in the main trunk.
Closer and closer it came, apparently
bearing right down upon them. when
it veered, and striking the house at the
opposite end, swept it away, leaving the
tree untouched.
After that there was no more lmm1-
rcnt peril, for the river had ceased to
rise. and the great elm held firm. While
less deeply rooted trees were swept
away.
They were cold and hungry, and
very tired, but cautious jamie had fas-
tened strip of the sheet around both
her brother and herself, which support
gave them great assistance in holding
en-.
II was nearly noon, when, to their
great Joy, Bob, from his lookout, saw a
rowboat approaching from the shore
with man in it, who proved to be
their father.
MIR. Bell had had but little hope OF
finding them alive, but had made every
effort to go to their rescue. The bridge
had been washed away, and he had
been forced to go for miles and miles
up stream. in order TO get across even
in boat. Hours were thus passed
each moment increasing his anxiety.
So. although house and furniture
were gone and cattle lost, there was
icyful reunion of the parents and the
children whom they had almost given
up for lost.-Golden Days.
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7 must SO I hunted up some remedies for
myself, and finally happened on DR.. Viii.
liams Pink Pills for Pale People. asked
some of my neighbors about the medicine,
for it had been used by several persons in the
very highly. procured a box. The, pills
helped me right away, and continued tax
inc them. I commenced taking them last
fall, and finished taking the sixth box few
months ago. I am not bothered with the
rheumatism now-the medicine has cured
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People"
These pills are not only good for rheuma-
tism, but are invaluable for any disease that
arises from impoverished, or bad blood.
They do not act on the bowels.
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Fannie-I wonder where Mr. Reggie got
his lovely English accent He's American
born.
Queenie-Why, l heard he bought his
teeth in London.
GLOW clever of him. Philadelphia Call.
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what rus.led HIN.

The most ignorant man in America lives
In st. Louis. The other day he asked ms
EMPLOYER. who was reading paper: Say.
boss. which does you read, the black or the
white s''-Kansas City Star.
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| VIGOROUS BATTLE.

T FteDf following is straightforward state.
~ If facts BY veteran of the late war.
ne men, ccomrade will need further proof than
i ~ friends own words, as here given.
tn sn;,;re John Castor, of Viewpoint, Ind, is
.h aq narrator, and an honest, respected cit
r eo ns sad In ali h my H ent reTS
leu " I went to the war. It was brought on
s s1 NV exposure there. 1t came on me grad
o.s,1v: and kept getting worse until was
u'uain,bie to do any work. tried several
uth f,.G,i but they did me no good. They
ply ply nv trouble was rheumatism resulting
y a'd disease of the heart, and that there was
bs disease fort r years. eaa sed aid nd
NOT, NOT intend to die, simply because they said
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DR.. Hayes, of Buffalo, n. Y, is succeeding
in curing Asthma so that it stays cured.
postal card will bring full information.
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Severe Test.

"Teil me, Claudia" he whispered
that you love me-
IT love you. Constantine" she muir
INJURED.
Are YOU sure of it," he asked.
Eyes" she replied, II am positive.
"How do you know you love mef
he continued.
Because" she answered, ''if l did
not love you I'would be Disguised with
the perfume you use" - Cleveianu
Leader.
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Don't run from bore; he is probably
lEeeeping YOU from boring somebody else
Chicago Record.
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A. ro,, sure If It ?" he asked.
Al she Understood.

Miss Millington-1 declare. that MT.
Hartman hasn't even the first attribute
Of a gentleman.
Miss Upham-1ndeed! Why. some
enc told me he was Chicago Daily
News.
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II suspect there has been some crooked
work going on here" he said. And he was
right. His wife had been driving nails
Puck
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Rupture. Surecure. Book free. Write for it
toS.J. Sherman, Specialist, Mt.Vernon: N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

There are people who think it is big
thing to play no cards but whist. ASKING
ton Democrat
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In the advertisement Of the John a. sal!er
since, the price Of potatoes was inadvertent-
~ placed at Sl.05 per barrel; this should be
$3.50 per barrel. We advise sending cents
postage for Salzer's catalogue. @
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Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
children's Coughs and Colds.--Mrs: NJ. G..
Blunt, Sprague, Wash, March s. '94.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

Bachelor-A traveller on LIES railway
who has missed his connections.-Chicagc
Daily News.
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A poor speller always spells words the
hardest way.-Washingto Democrat.
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Be careful how you grasp an opportunity;
it is often terribly hard to let go.-Chicago
RacOr1
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Clove-An article used in the manufacture
Of counterfeit breath.-Chicago Daily
News
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To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
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Why suffer with an ache or pain
When St. Jacobs Oil will cure? Why?
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

Feel it pass away-when St. Jacobs
Oil cures Neuralgia. Soothes it out.
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With the day the light, with the road the
strength to tread it.-Samuel ohnson.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

Check-Something that man has a grea
deal OF when it covers an acher.-Chicag
Daily News.
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Prostitutes are like burns, and both
Are cured by st. Jacobs Oil promptly.
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A-lass!-The favorite interjection of th
love-lorn youth.-Chicago Daily News.
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Keep on and suffer if you think
ST. Jacobs Oil won't cure rheumatism.
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Flag-raising is one of our standard in.
dustries .-Chicago Daily News.
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Not yourself? Use St. Jacobs Oil for
Soreness and stiffness. 1t will cure.
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ONH As1%ebo3S
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn cfectually, dispels colds: head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptablc to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and Observation-Disclosures its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it. on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA f1c SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORK. n.y.
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quite a Kid.

walking in Boston with friend; Mr.; JET
ferson met Judge Charles Levi Woodbury.,
and was then and there introduced to Judge
Woodbury. by the friend. ),
81 am glad to meet you, Mr.. Jefferson,
sa;d Judge Woodbury. ''You are not so tall
4 man as your father was" Whereupon Mr..
jefferson expressed his pleasure. at meet
ing friend and contemporary of his father:
"And you are not so large map as your
loved" continued Judge Woodbury..
'Well, WELL" said Mr.. jefferson, I'm
something of kid after all."-Pittsburst
nsnafch
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Sprained last night. To-day you are
Well if you use St. Jacobs Oil to cure.
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The principles of acoustics are sound doc
trines.-Chicago Daily News.