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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
NOME MADE slim DIAL.

Get a bit Of stiff cardboard about six
inches square, and draw a large circle
on II with pair OF compasses, or the
rim Of cup. Draw two inside circles,
one near the edge and one quite out
side. With your ruler divide the circle
into twelve equal parts, and then put the
figures In neatly. With your penknife
cut out slit along the line from figure
II, and then rub out all the other lines
on the clock face with your india
rubber. Cut out q thrce-cornered piece
Of cardboard and ht into the slit.
When you want to know the time stand
your sun dial In the sun. At II O'Clock
there will be only the shadow Of the
thin edge OF the card on the dial, but
as time goes on the shadow deepens,
and touches the figures, telling the
hours, as the sun sinks towards the
west and the shadows creep toward the
east.-Exchangc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
TRY, TRv AGAIN.

For threatened pneumonia, plaster
Of soft soap and cornmeal.
Covering burn with powdered soda,
or soda water.
For loose bowels, drinking hot milk
For ivy Poiaoning, wood ash lye,
washed on with warm water, and vase
line applied.
For earache, hoping wrung from
hot vinegar.
For leg-ache, wrapping 1t In salt
water and then In flannel.
For diarrhea, . tablespoonful Of raw
-four In glass Of water, taken In two
doses, half IN hour apart.
For sore throat, . compress Of cold
water.
For nose bleed, tannln snu6sd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

Whereas. samuel %. Grover Of Mason. In the
County OF oxford ard State OF Mane. by hi,
deed OF mortgage. dste'i the seventeenth day OF
July, A. II. eighteen hundrv,i and uincty, con
veyesi % Encch W. Woodbury. 4 Josiah L.
Purtn gton, o. partners In trade, doing business
In Bethel, County aud state aforesaid under the
firm name OF Woodbury. \ Purington. certain
parcel OF land situated In Mason, aforesaid. and
known a. the Ashley -. Paine farm, the same
farm conveyed o. samuel q. Grover by the said
Woodbury. 4 Purington. on the seventeenth
day Of July, 4. n. eighteen hundred and ninety
by warrantee deed Of that date. For further
description reference NAV &c hal to said Deed
recorded IN oxford County Registry, Book -,
Page us, AMI said mortgage ieel, recorie!
Book 9le, Pare $40. Whereas the conditions OF
sAid mortgage have been brosen, we hereby
claim a foreclosure OF the same as by statute In
such cases is made AMI provided.
WOODBURY. \ PURINGToN,
by ". WOODBURY..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.


Flat cushions OF corduroy tufted with
buttons are the proper thing to cover
the seat OF q window box.
In every Ice chest In the land should
be placed saucer containing charcoal.
Especially valuable In summer Is this
purifying agent.
Boiled and charcoal filtered water bot
tied and corked, then placed against the
Ice, will insure you drinking water
second only to " oodland springs bub-
bling nectar.
Clean napery and pressed glAss, with
q cordial welcome, discounts dsmask,
cut glass and q scowl every time, espe-
cially with your husbands bachelor
friends.
Old newspapers make excellent polish
ers or wipers for gas stoves. After broil
ing, II spsttered with grease, rub of
with paper, and you will find your range
quite clean.
\ creaking door or hammock hook
which makes hideous noise ut times
Nuu pV shShSSu univ
soap upon hinges or where the hooks
rub together.
In washing the exquisite white EN-
broidered doilies and linens never US,
hot water. Cold water, pure white soaI
and shady drying place will preserv,
their beauty indefinitely.
To hide the fireplace In summer, hans
over il Turkish rug the right size.
bevelled mirror fitted 10 a frame II
front Of the fireplace, Is at all times {
charming fitment, rejecting whatever
pretty object may be placed In f.on
OF IL.
Fly specks upon oil paintings can b
removed by dipping the fingers In warn
water and gently rubbing the canvas
Alter the ny specks disappear wash thu
whole picture with warm water, cover
with cheap TARTAN In summer. All val
liable pictures should be covered. Pu
away fine books IL you value their ap
pearance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
pRaRArE NOTICES.

To ali persons interested In either of the estates
Ala Probate Court, held at Paris, In and for
the County OF oxford. on the third Tuesday Of
Aug In the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having been presented for the acton
thereuIon hereinafter indicated, 10 IL hereby
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
terested by causing 3 copy OF this order 10 De
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of Sept, A. ID. 1855, at nine OF the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they zee cause:
OsCARP. ELLINGwOOD, late OF Paris, de
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
presented by George 4. Eilingwood. the
executor therein named.
EMILY HAMMOSs, late Of Lowell, deceased.
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Elwin j. Wentworth. the executor therein
named.
JENNIE RoswoRTH, late Of Hiram. de.
ceased Will AMI petition for probate thereof
presented for allowance b. Ezra W. Bosworth,
the executor therein namcd.
HENRIETTA u. THOMPSON, late of Dix
field, deceased. VIII anil petition ter probate
thereof presented by John y. Thompson, the
executor therein named.
NANCY JAG son, late Of Hartford. de-
Cc1eeu. GPtitioa TOT TIC appointments VI mary
J.. Recort as adminl tratrix presented by said
Mary l.. Eccord, daughter.
CLARENCE v. WARD, minor, OF Hiram.
Final account presented for allowance by I'd
win l. Ioor, guardian.
REBEcCA CTSHMAN, late Of Hebron, de-
ceased. Final account presented f'r allowance
by Charles n. George. sdministrat-r.
MARSHALL 4 DUDLEY. ANSEL DUD-
LEY, surviving Partner, presents his hrst
account for allowance
ORETANA y. TAYLOR, late Of Ca 1ton, de-
ceased. First account prcser ted for allowance
by Geo w. More, administrator.
STEPHEN PACKARD, late OF Bethel. de-
ceased. Petition for an allowance out of i,erson.
oil prop ity presented by Louisa B. PACKARD,
widow.
ROsANNA X MITCHELL, late Of Paris, de-
ceased. Petition for order Of distribution OF
balance remaining In her hands presented by
julia q. Rates, evecutrtx.
JOSEPH PENLEy. late Of Paris, deceased.
Petition that George A. Wilson. or some other
suitable person. be appointed administrator
pFesented by Eliza Bixby, dsugh:er.
SEWARD 3. sTHARxs. judge Of said Court.
zf53if D. PAnx. Has,ssw.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
Key To the PuxHler.

No. l75-Charade: Foot stool.
No. 49, Piscatorial Puzzle:
Ann Cilovy q. Anchovyb sat perched e. Perehl
on a rock with John Dory 80.
And the sun 90 shed its brilliant IS Brill rays
"a Ray of glory
on the children ca who sat there as good as
could be
With the soles go Of their dear little feet IL
the SD.
No. l77.-Factions: Stupefaction, rare
faction, satisfaction petrifaction. arefac-
ton. putreiaction, bsncfaction.
No s.-Beheadinent Goats, oats.
No. l7g.-Afiixes: Bob bin, Natural.
Jim-crack, Pat tern, Billion, Kitten.
No. lso.-Transpositions: I. He that
once deceivcs Is ever suspected. 2. For
give much In others, but little In yourself.
s. Idleness travels 50 slowly that poverty
soon overtakes him. T. He that respects
not Is not respected 8. The bitter before
the sweet makes the sweet the sweetcr.
g. The BEST hearts are ever the bravest.
No. lsl.-Familiar Authors: l. Gold
smith e Pope. 3. (Charles) Reade. 4.
Bunyan. 8. Bryant. q. Hawthorne. z.
Holmes. 3. Dickens. Q. Addison. 10.
Hood. IL. Bacon. 1e. (Bret) Harte. Is.
Burns IL. Shakespeare.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
To the Honorable board Of County Commits

To the Honorable board OF County Commits
sioners, for the County OF oxford:
We, the undersigned, citizens and tax payers
OF the town OF Denmark, respectfully represent
that public convenience and necessity require
the location OF q road or highway In said Den
mark. Commencing At a point on the present
h'ghwAy leading from Denmark ~ South Bridg
ton, about thirty rods west OF the house OF Henry
4. ingalls,, In said Denmark: themes northcriy
20 point on the County Road leading from
Denmark IN Bridgton Centre, near the house OF
Moses T.. Wentworth. We therefore request
that notice OF this petition may be given. hear
Ing had and such action taken A. may seem just
and proper by your honorable board.
J.. I. INGALLS, and los others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

"The green sunbonnet Is mine, Ralph, !"
aid Mira Plumb. ERRORS In taste, we
aver, are overlooked In tho mountains,
and the knowledge Of the way Itan nerves
me to wear II.
"You are well dressed" snid her son
gallantly, ''from bonnet to shoe, make
rucful faces though you will. But, excuse
me--Erma's on her burro, and must FIX
her sntidle right"
LET us join Erma," said Mrs. Plumb
And she rode on, calling back to the hircd
man. Lock up the silver, Smith.
Ralph suggested that they should lock
Smith up also, to prevent him nom leav.
ing the farm. PYRAMIDS must be done Of
course" he said, land he may take sail
or spend some time at the MILL Erma,
what saw your"
Come on" said Erma II shall Try to
catch N fish. Erma, now have started, y
said Mrs Plumb. Let us forget the
spoons"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
M laQ---A Pod Of Peaa.

|. Take y from one side Of n leaf and
leave period Of time.
2 Take one from couple and leave the
atmosphere.
3. One from pallid and leave liquor.
4. One from 10 breathe quickly and leave
a small insect
s. One from To separate and leave skill,
q. One from fruit and leave attention.
:. One from farming implement and
leave deep.
S. One from the head and leave con
sumed.
o. One from sra fish and leave not In.
10. One from riches and leave n fairy.
IL. One from To entrat and leave fish.
~ One froIn conspiracy and leave a
portion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the last VIII
and testament OF
WILLIAM q. CANNON. late OF Canton,
In the County Of oxford. deceased, AMI given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceaseh arc
desired % present the same for settlement, ant
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, ISIS. ALFRED i. CANNON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

I. Ths young - her needles busily plieA
Full many - In that way she buys.
q II II - 90 be Obliged TO wait:
Fur long - door or gate
& We woke from our -
With the - at the door.
{ Not - did we care.
But left pals and - there
And went driving once more
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he ha.
been duly appointed executor OF the last will
and testament Of
SARAH :. HOBBS, late OF Norway,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds ~ the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired u present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, isss. r. q SMITH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

This - % certify that do this 18th day OF
August, lsse. give my son Herbert Melvin his
tine. and that In the future shall claim none OF
his wages and shall pay no debts Of his con-
traction.
WILLIAM MELVIN.
N,,o..s ALEx MELviS-
CECILIA MELVIN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
MI and Inn. D,v,.,op.-

Teacher showing of his pupils Snow
Johnny, tell us how the earth is divided.
Johnny (viyaciouslyl-By earthquakes,
sir,-Boston Traveller.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
Discriminating.

Grump-f you will take every fool's
advice
His Nephcw-Dont think it, sir, just
because asked yours brooklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
Two Farms for sale.

Ny home farm Of rs acres Of land. % In tillage
and the rest IN wood and pasture. One OF the
De~t pastures In Paris. Good fair buildings,
with good cellars under both. young orchAru
OF 800 apple trees % pear trees, cultivated straw
ferries and raspberries. grapes and plums. 30
apple cions set four years ago bore some last
year. and the orchard bore the odd year. lsl
cakes Of Ice p inches s9uare, ID inche. thick al
packed. Maple orchard. race cuss rom I" ~
Is tons OF hay; have cut two crops on six
acres Tor two years. Flowing mostly done for
next year. Can now all but little with q
machine. IL all level. School house on the farm.
81 miles from South Paris, In Hall district
or will sell the A. T. Maxim place of 100 acres
with lot Of wood and timber.
I'M. PESLEY.
Box 49, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

No such thing as Summer complaint"
where DIR. Fowler's Extract Of Wild
Strawberry Is kept handy. Natures
remedy for every loOseness Of the
bowels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

mo; an eeg on III. boat the cook declared
And he didn't know what 10 do.
Blu, the captain stood by with n smile in hi
eye
As he made the ship lay 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
Of the skin OF any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

II you have any disease due to impure
or impoverished blood, like scrofuls,
salt rheum, dyspepsia, or catarrh, you
should take Hoods Sarsaparilla and be
promptly cured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

One Way. "Well, we remembered the
Maine. didn't WEI" "Yes, but / see
you're one Of those who had to wear q
button in order to do it."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Burdock Blood Bitters gives . man
clear head, an active brain, . strong,
vigorous body-makes him at for the
hattie Of life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Clara-Are you engaged to Douglas
for good? Gertrude-It looks 90. /
don't think he'll ever be able to marry
me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Photographer TO captain In his new
uniform) Look fierce, please.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Mamma-From what animal do we
get our milk? Flossie -From the milk
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thorn
as' Eclectric Oh. Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any dro1 otoro.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness.
DC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
FRESH FIGS.


No one truly knows the charm OF
fresh figs who has not gathered the
white and purple ones from an old
Italian or French garden Of sunny walls
and terraces. But there Is secret
charm even here In breaking open the
dark withered- looking skin and finding
the earmine-tinted heart, like the hidden
flower, inside the fruit.
FIGS FOR BREAKFAST.
No preparation Is needed but TO peel
them, and pile high In a glass bowl or
silver basket. The cream jug and sugar
bowl should accompany them. One guest
will like his figs with both; one with
sugar only, and another may prefer the
figs alone.
PRESERVED PIGS.
The weight Of ripe figs 10 sugar. The
figs are soaked 10 cold water all night,
then let them simmer until tender. Take
them out and cool. Make 4 syrup, a
cupful Of water to pound Of sugar
Put in the figs and let them simmer ten
minutes. Then spread the figs on dishes
In the sun, and add little ginger, the
Juice Of two lemons and the peel OF one,
TO the syrup. When this Is thick, put
back the figs for fifteen minutes. Put
In jars, cover well TO the top with syrup,
and seal.
CANDIED FIGS.
Peel the figs and break In halves.
Make fondant or syrup of one pound
or graduated sugar with half cupful OF
water, stirred only till dissolved well.
Boil until 1t will rope or ball. Dip the
half-fgs In while boiling, and let them
dry on a dish. These are also called
gldee figs.
FROZEN FIGS.
Peel the figs, sprinkle with sugar, and
freeze slightly. Delightful for hot
day.
FIGS AMBROSIAL.
Oranges, figs and cocosnut In layers,
or the cocoanut, grated Of course, may
be reserved for the last, and put on
thickly. First, layer Of slices of
oranges, sprinkled with sugar; then the
figs, peeled, halved and sprinkled; last
the c0coanut.-G0od Housekeeping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
FARM FOR SALE.

Situated In Sumner. on the road from Buck
field village 10 sumner Hill About Us acres.
cuts IS 20 20 tons OF hay. Good fair buildings
Good water. 30 90 900 cords OF good har,i wood.
and timber Good orrhar,i-apples. pears.
grapes and plums For further particulars In.
quirc OF the owner.
WIN. H. DOWNS,
East Sumner. Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
No. laa.-ZiRHAR.

No. lss.-ZigIAg.
All Of the words described contain the
same number Of letters When these are
rightly guessed and placed one below an
other, IN the order here given, the zigzag'
beginning Mt tho upper left hand letter,
will spell the name Of famous English
poet and essayist
Crosswor,is: /. To grieve. g Auctions.
8. Certain raptorial birds 4. A connect
al series. 5. Slowncss 0. A horsc. 4.
Spread abroad $. Fractions y. A fresh
water fish 10. To make void. IL. To
bend over. L. Trite. Is. Quality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
Nh. lNA.-Char1fle.

A farmers wife one sunny morn
Worked In great haste rittsr to make
For while her husband hocd his corn
She planned an outin. she would take.
Though LAST the fArrser was not old;
His wife his comfort kept In view;
And 10 his dinner must b. cold.
A rtRsr he liked, II IL was new.
Their infant son was also LAST;
Bu, when her work was neatly done,
With tender care. but hurrying fast,
In his bsss clothes she dressed their son
Herself she then arrayed with care,
And from the stable with much skiii
Led forth their pretty COMPLETE mare
And soon was speeding DER the hill.
No. iSS.-Misalng Lettsrs.
Csm.ls,smsa.dso1'as
stslsoswsnsbsfsls
A>asusssssosSsisrsrNsd
.i.n'm'w.s'i'l'a'T'r.
No. 1S6.-Rsverual.
A single ONE was shining out
Upon a city street;
saw TWO run all about
With nimble little feet
No. is7.-Dropped words Puzzle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores the
senses OF Taste and smell. Full size Soc; Trial
size lOc. a, Druggtst- or by mail
ELY BRoTHERs. ~ Warren street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne has
been duly appointed administrator OF the estate
of
LAMBERT Z. NEWTON. lste OF Andover-
In the County OF oxford. deceased, and given
bonds 81 the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
As a xsr.1.,ee4rHCATARRh
OF 4 ktUtFNu'
10 CENT
TRIAL SIZE.
ElYs Cream Balm

contains no cocaine
mercury nor any Other
Injurious drug
Its Quickly Absorb
Ell
Gives Reliet at once
10 opens and cleanse.
the Nasal Passages.
Allays Inflammation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

IMP ssEEa#G8R
wA5O 5OYg 5O0AY
Fs.ooo5zsO %

Supply threc dropped words ut the be-
ginning OF the first line and two dropped
words at the beginning Of the third line
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-10
BROTHER ABNER.
War Inquiry Board Asks Pertinent
Questions About Him.

Questions About Him,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The trans
portat1on to Spain by the United States
OF the Spanish prisoners surrendered at
santiago was taken up by the war in
Vestfgating commission today, and Col
Hecker, who made the contract for the
United States, was recalled to testify
on the point. He said there had been
combine Of New York shipping con-
Germs which would have caused an out
lay of 81, 1000 while the actual outlay
made was $4,000.
Asked if he was ever approached by
Abner Mckinley relative to the pur-
chase Of ships, Col. Hecker replied:
Never, but once. He spoke to me
once about water barge for which
there was no use at the time and I SO
informed him. 1 never had any other
communication from him either direct
ly or Indirectly
What part did the firm of which
Abner Mckinley is a part play in the
sale of ships?" asked ex-Gov. Wood
bury.
None at all, as to the army" replied
Col. Hecker. 'I do not know as to the
navy"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-10
WALES REALLf COMING.
Prince Intends to Pay Visit to the
United States.

United States.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-The Prince of
Wales has absolutely decided to visit
America next summer. There is but
one doubtful condition-the health Of
Queen Victoria. Her majesty is likely
to live and preserve a fair degree Of
health for some time to come, SO the
princes visit may be regarded as q
certainty.
Diplomatic and commercial interests
have been strongly urging the prince
lately to visit the United States. The
cordial relations now established be-
tween England and America offer a
most advantageous and popular oppor-
tunity for the royal tour. According
to present plans the prince will go first
to Canada about midsummer. He ad-
mires Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and as far
back as jubilee time half promised to
visit the Canadian premier. 1t is prob
able that the voyage across the At
lantic will be made in a Warship with
suitable accompanying escort.
From Canada the prince will go to
the United States. What cities he may
visit will depend on events. At pres
ent he knows only that he will go to
New York in time for the international
yacht races the first week in October.
Sir Thomas j. Upton has been strongly
urging the prince to attend the races
and sail on the Shamrock, and a half
promise has been given that his royal
highness will do so.
Sir Francis Knollys, the princes sec
retary, has said to many inQuirers, if
the royal engagements already booked
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-10
MAY CAUSE DELAY.
Signing of Peace Treaty Not Prob
able Before Monday.


PARIS, Dec. 9-Senor Montero Rios,
president of the Spanish peace COM
mission, and Senor Ojeda, secretary of
that commission, are still confined to
their beds. The illness Of Senior Ojeda
delays engrossing the treaty, and it is
doubtful whether it will be signed be-
fore Monday.
The treaty, in substance, consists Of
thirteen or fourteen articles. The prin-
cipal ones provide for the cession and
evacuation of Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippine islands, and the politi-
cal, administrative and financial re-
suits thereof; the requirement by the
United States of public property and
the REIMBURSEMENT of archives. The
articles of secondary Importance de-
ternine the status of Spanish subjects
remaining in the ceded territories and
unfinished law suits and contracts;
guarantees of the same terms to Span
ish shipping and merchandise In the
Philippine islands for ten years, and
leaving the status of Spanish COM
merce in the West Indies to be settled
later.
Except in the clauses relating to the
Philippines, the treaty contains no i'm
portant commercial stipulation. For
ten years equal privileges there for
Spain may be granted; and likewise to
all other nations, but for that period
they cannot be taken away from Spain.
An important provision is the guar
antee of religious freedom in the ceded
territories, in the same terms as the
Florida treaty, the Americans having
steadfastly refused to incorporate any
guarantee of the United States to IA
vor the property of the Catholic
church, leaving it subject to the gen
eral laws on the same footing as pri-
Vate OrODertV