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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

Ten degrees above zero this morn
ing.
The ponds were crowded with skat-
ers last night
The Paris Peace Commissioners
have decided to sign the new treaty,
Saturday
A report of the Institute at Union
vile reaches us to late for this week
and will appear next.
AT an informal inspection of Co
G last Friday night by Col. z. V. d.
Selden. commander of the Twenty first
regiment n. G. P. Maj. W. l. Bates,
commander of the Second battalion,
and Maj. John p Penny, inspector Of
the Second brigade, the members of the
company presented its officers. Capt.
James A. Mckee and Lieuts. James NJ
Maxwell and John G. Graham, with
handsome swords. The visiting officers
were highly pleased with the company
After the inspection the colonel and his
assistants were rendered a sernade at
the Willard hotel. by the Germania
band.
The B. p o. E. held their annual
lodge of sorrow" Sunday in the Park
Theatre. About seventy-five Elks
marched from their quarters in the
Bickel building to the Theatre where
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
at least one thousand Butterflies had as
sembled to witness the cermonies The
roll of absent brothers was called by
Secty Chas. Douglass and no answer
was made to the names of w. S. Wal
dron, j. Fl. Livingstone, w. FL, Reih-
ing, P Fl. Burchfield, W. E. Reed. G..
NJ Younkins, Lewis G.. Vogeley, J. d.
Marshall, L. NJ .rGrieb and T. L.
Lowery, The last three have died dur
ing the past year Thos. NJ. Baker Esq.
delivered Eulogy to Our Departed
Brothers and in the absence of Col.
Hulings of the Sixteenth Pa. Vols,
John A. Reed Esq. of Pittsburg deliyer
ed the memorial address. A splendid
musical program was rendered by local
talent. Rev. w. E.. Oller of the First
offered PRAYER and pro-
nounced the benidiction.
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a necessity
where there are children 1t cures
Group and whooping- cough without
fail Price Csc
Blankets and heavy underwear at re-
iuced prices full size heavy blanket
only 4oc) at THE PEOPLES STORE.
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will Issue Clerical Orders
for 1899.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that the issue of clerical or
ders will be continued for the year 1899
on the same lines as in effect at present.
Application blanks may be obtained
of ticket agents, and same should reach
the General Office by December 30, SO
that orders may be mailed December 81
to clergymen entitled to receive them.
Orders will be issued only on individual
application of clergymen when made
and certified to by one of its agents
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Notice to WooI-Growers.

Messrs. Troutman's Sons requiring all
the room they have for their own bust
ness, have changed my location to
Graham Bros grocery store, just across
the street from my old location with
Troutman's, where will be glad to see
all my former wool friends, assuring
them of fair treatment, and the market
price III cash for their wool. Troutmans
wish to state that they have gone out of
.he wool-buying business altogether.
VIM. +. RuMBERGER
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

JD Mars hall Esq. has petitioned for
a rule to set aside the Sheriff sale of the
English property.
E l. Ralston Esq. has been appointed
master in the equity case of { ii Mat
teson vs. W L KIer ct al.
The Orbison place near Millerstown
was sold by the Sheriff yesterdy TO b
Sybert for 1880
The case of J Y Patton W VIM Cen
navan was heard Tuesday, and Geo
Shaffner was appointed receiver 10 sell
the stone in dispute.
SHERIFF's SALES.
Sheriff Dodds has sold all the right,
title, interest and claim of
Barbara A and A NJ Borland lot in
Butler to Guarantee Loan and Invest
ment Co. per w. C. Findley. Esq. for
s120.
Sarah A and | n Hilliard to property
in Marion twp to Miles Hutchison for
$50.
JW and R J Davis to property in
Butler to John Bergbichler for 800.
NJ J and burton Jones 21 acres in
Allegheny to Alex Mitchell, Esq for
$50.
CE and John II Mcconnell property
on Lincoln st, Butler to c A Abrams
for $50; also property of same in Coal
town for $50.
John T and l L Davis % acres in
Cherry to C VI Armstrong for 1867.
George English to 10 acres in Muddy
creek twp. to E McJunkin Esq for 500.
Amelia C Casterline to 60 acres in
Jefferson twp to Isaac Meals for So.
Thos NJ Hutchinson to 80 acres in
Cherry twp to f Mccoy for 800
Joseph Grenue to 10 acres in Con-
noquenessing twp to Chris Henchberger
for S25.
Fred Stoll to property at Boyers
station Marion twp to Nj Thompson
for $25.
JW& L BARLEY to 56 acres in
Clay twp TO Ed Meyer for $50.
SH Walker and Mrs L E Gilleland
to property in Mars to J A q T c Ken
nedy ex'rs of S A Kennedy for S5S5.
The writs against Jamison, Alvin and
Huey Caruthers were continued until
March
The proceedings against Charles III
Covert of Adams twp were stayed.
The sale of the NJ E and NJ H Nc
Kinney property in Penn twp was con-
tinued until Friday, the 9th at p. m.
The sale of the Elizabeth Simmons
was adjourned until Dec. u.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Henry Foltz to W NJ Irwin acres in
Forward and lot in Mars for 81.
w NJ Irwin to Matilda Foltz same
for 81.
Mary Sweeny to A & W Ry 3 acres
in Clearfeld for $50.
Fred Winner to Andrew Wahl so
acres in Forward for $2750.
w G Raabe to Bertha A Kepple lot in
Butler for $3.50
J F Anderson to ] F McClung lot in
Butler for $4,000.
Andrew Nickel to Jos Tritsch 45 acres
in Butler twp for $4,000.
] D Campbell to P B & L E R R lot
IN Slipperyrock for $40.
R n Kennedy to Conrad Lisman 21
acres in Middlesex for $1400.
E L Crooks to A j Baker 81 acres in
Middlesex for $3.50
Jacob F Shaffer to Margt Nagel lot in
zelienople for 5000.
Francis Schmid to Jas Wa lace lot in
zelienople for $50.
jill Byers to J II Barnhart II acres in
Fairview for 1915.
Kate L Brown to Alfred Vensel 100
lcres in Fairview for $780,
Sarah c Mcclure to Frank Reith 7S
lcres in Jefferson for $1,000
B l. Coulter to w f Alexander lot In
Fairvew for $40.
Wilson Park to Clarence Walker 81
acres in Middlesex for $3.50.
Daniel Kinch to Work, B & L Asso.
ot in Butler for $500.
Jos. A Brown to Isaac Key, lot in
Mercer twp. for 81.
Jos. A Brown to p B q L E r r, lot
n Mercer twp for 800.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
ACCIDENTS.

N M. Henry of Myoma was the vic
tim of the most terrible hunting acci-
dent that has happened in the county
this season.
He went out last Thursday afternoon
and shot rabbit, which ran into a
bush. He stopped down and took the
rabbit in his right hand, holding the
gun in his left, but in raising it twig
caught the trigger and discharged the
gun, the entire load entering the
shoulder of his left arm.
shatter1ng the bones. His
screams brought help and he was car
ried to his home, where for thirty six
hours he was SO completely Frustrated
that nothing could be done; but on Sat
urday Drs. Barr of Mars. Wasson of
Gallery and King of Allegheny, cut out
about two inches of the shoulder joint,
first removing forty pieces of bone and
sixty shot, and the young man will get
well, but his left arm will always hang
helpless by his side.
The arteries and veins under the arm
were not cut. as at first reported, or his
death would have occurred soon after
the accident
He is a son of Noah Henry of Oak
land twp, is married to daughter
Of Aaron Thompson, decd, of Union
vile.
Pro'y. r. J. Thompson fell in his off
ce yesterday afternoon and broke one of
the bones of his right leg about two
inches above the ankle. Drs. Atwell
and Hunt dressed the injured member
and Mr.. Thompson is resting quietly
today.
The first accident of the season on the
Southside Toboggan slide, occurred last
Friday evening, when sled was wreck
ed against a telegraph pole and Grace
Mcintyre, Ella Andrews and Creta
Findley injured.
A horse belonging to Annis Metz of
Adams twp, was shot and killed by
hunters in the field week or two ago;
and COW belonging to G. Hoehn of
Cranberry was hit on the horn by a
bullet.
Owen Gallagher, one of the new rail
road laborers, was struck by P. & w.
engine near the dam, Tuesday evening,
but not seriously injured.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Mrs, Valeria Sullivan, decd, late of
Buffalo twp. Bntler Co., Pa, having
been granted to the undersigned, all
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement to
JOHN Q. A. SULLIVAN, Admir-,
Sarversville, Pa.
II. H, GoUCHER, and
JOHN c. GRAHAM, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
PARK THEATRE.

The Will Jams Stock Company will
begin weeks engagement at the
Opera House, Monday. December 12.
Opening in the successful comedy
drama. entitled the "Westerner", the
capable company headed by Bozie
whom are artists of ability. The bal
ance of the company have been chosen
for their ability to perform the work
likely to fall to them and during the
week they will present repertoire
chosen from the following successes:
Under Cuban Star. Gross of the
Legion of Honor, Golden Giant
Mine, "a Soldiers Sweet Heart,
Paradise Regained" and The Mid
night Call. Saturday afternoon
grand matinee will be given. Each
child attending will receive a bag of
candy, in one of the bags will be placed
a gold ring which will be on exhibition
in some window, and drawn by some
child attending the matinee One of
the features will be the continuous per-
formance, there will be no long waits
between acts. to sit through. specialties
will be introduced by talented artists.
Popular prices will prevail. On Mon
day evening ladies tickets will be issued
for Is cents. Tickets on sale at the
usual place.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, PITTSBURG.
On Monday, and during the entire
week, the very beautiful comedy
drama THE Gold Mine, will be su-
perbly produced with new scenery,
rich costumes, superb stage settings
| and all the many accessories such an
| important play requires. This celebra-
| ted comedy-drama was made pre-emi-
nently famous on both sides the At
lantic by Mr.. Nat Goodwin, who regard
ed it as the best and most successful in
his reportery 1t is one of those grand
| powerful, wholesome plays which ele-
Yates the mind, stirs the heart, pleases
the eye with its magnificent scenery
and delights the ear with its virile dia-
logue and sparkling fun. 1t is admir-
ably cast and each member of the very
successful Grand Stock Company has
been assigned part that fits as natur-
ally as though it had been specially
written for every one of them. The
/ Grand still carries out the successful
policy of giving continuous perform
ances from | to IL p m, introducing
high-class vaudeville artists in refined,
interesting and amusing specialties.
| For the ensuing week an excellent Sc
lection has been made from the cream
of Eastern celebrities principally favor
| ties from Weber q Fields. from Proc.
tors and also from Boston When our
readers visit Pittsburg they will enjoy
treat if they drop in the Grand.
L
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Christmas Presents.

The most acceptable gift in nine cases
out of ten is some piece of jewelry. Gold
and Silver ornaments, watches, chains,
rings, gold pens and toilet articles have
never been as cheap before. Call and
you will find something to please you.
R L. KIRKPATRICK,
Next to Court House Jeweler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the est ate
of John NJ. Crooks, late of Middlesex
township, Butler county, Pa, decd,
having been granted to the undersigned,
all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly
authenticated for settlement to
VIM. r. THOMPSON, Admir-,
McFann P. o., Butler Co., Pa.
!. d. MARSHALL, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
CHURCH NOTES

Rev. L. T. Watson, who is conduct
ing mission work in the Episcopal
church, spoke in the Y. NJ. c. A last
Sunday and will lead the meeting again
the coming Sunday at p. M.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Markets.

Our dealers are paying 60 to G5 cents
for wheat, 40 for rye, 30 for corn, 30 fol-
oats and 10 for buckwheat
Our grocers are paying 20 cents fol-
eggs. 45 to 80 for potatoes, so fo1
apples, carrots and parsnips, 40 fo1
onions, % for turnips, 3 to > head for
cabbage 5 to 10 each for squash, 10 for
dressed chicken, 10 for duck, 12I for
turkey, and 7 a pound for live chick
en- 20 cents for butter 81 a bu for pop
corn.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
RInus, Rinus and Rinus.

Nothing can be more appropriate for
present than a nice Ring we have 1000
to select from and all guaranteed.
r. l.. KIRKPATRICK
Next to Court House. Jeweler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Holiday Excursions.

On Dec. the 23. "a, %, 30 and 81 1898
and Jan. 1st 1899, agents of the p. &
w. will sell Holiday Excursion tickets
at rate of one and one-third fare, good
to return until Jan. 3, 1899
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Women Find It Advantageous

TO have their money in the Pittsburg
Bank for Savings, 2fo Fourth Ave Pitts
burg, Pa, because it earns them q per
cent. interest compounded seini-annual-
ly Write for Booklet explaining how
to bank by mail
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Public Sales.

Dec 20-On Tuesday the Goth next,
at 10 a. III. Mrs. Louisa Miller, adm X
of Geo. F. Miller will haye sale of
stock, farming implements, etc. for
which bills will be posted next week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Lizzie Baker, decd, late of Middle
sex twp, Butler Co, Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement to
SAMUEL A. LESLIE, Admir-,
Bakerstown, Pa.
WILLIAMS & MITCHELL, Att'ys
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
TIM B Err.

For blank applications and instructions
how to apply for reduction of SO per
cent. of taxes on timber lands send rs
cents to J. A. HEYDRICK & Sons,
Civil Engineers,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Sunday Excursions to Allegheny.

Commencing Sunday May 22nd and
until further notice the Pittsburg and
Western R. r. will sell excursion tick
cts to Allegheny every Sunday for train
leaving Butler S:15 A. NJ. city time
good to return on afternoon trains date
of sale Fair for round trip 70 cents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
TIE CITIZEN.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTE-AlI advertisers intending TO make
changes in their ads. should notify Us of
their intention to dc so. not later than Mon
day morning.
Douthett & Graham's Clothing
Pape's Xmas Stock.
Kirkpatrick's Holiday Stock.
Peoples Store Locals.
Cameras Morrison & Sons.
c. & rs Xmas Goods.
Douglass's Christmas Goods.
Excursions
Administrators and Executors of estates
can secure their receipt books at the ClrI
zen office. and persons making public sales
til sir note books.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
When looking for Xmas presents call
at The PEoPLE'S SToF:E,
122 South Main St


at The PEOPLES SToF:E,
323 South Main St
Excursion tickets will be sold to
points on the p b. & l.. E. R r. and
connecting lines, Dec. %, "a, 30 and 81,
good for return to and including Janu-
airy 3, 1899. For particulars inquire of
p. B. S L. E. agents
Finest work-Prices most reason
able at DIR. Ralston's dental rooms 116
Min st.
For SALE, a new Stereopticon
Lantern-latest improved, everything
complete, with 52 good standard views.
On account Of other business the owner
has no use for it and it will be sold
cheap. Inquire at this Office.
For Table Linen and Towels go to
THE PEOPLES STORE.
Excursion tickets will be sold to all
points on the T. b. & L. +. R. R., De
cember 23d to 31st, inclusive, at one
fare for the round trip. good returning
January 3, 1899.
WANTED WANTED-Residen
Agts. for Butler City, to represent the
Grand Union TeaCo., selling Teas, Cofees,
and Baking Powder to private families.
Good opening for party not afraid to
work. Small bond required.
Address d. A. HERTZoG, Genr'l Agt.,
I59 Croson Ave,
New Castle, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Christmas Timers,

We have always made a specially of
watches but never before been able to
sell time keeper as cheap as at present,
we have hundreds for You to select from
and all guaranteed. Prices from S. up.
X. L. KIRKPATRICK,
Next to Court House. Jeweler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

If you want Bicycle or your old one
repaired go to White Walter & Co.
largest stock in County. Bicycles for
hire.
FOR SALE-A graduating tuition
contract for Butler Business College,
cost $50; either shorthand or CONNER
cial course. Inquire at this Office.
Any of our readers needing gas stoves
or gas ranges, gas fronts or any gas say
ing appliance will find it financial saw
ing to call at the store of w. n.
O'Brien e. Son, on East Jefferson St.
and get prices on the extensive line they
have on exhibition They are also
agents for the celebrated Welsbach
Light, of which more than 400 were
old in Butler, last year.
Highest cash price paid for Buck
wheat, Wheat and Rye.
GEO. WALTER & SONS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
David E. Pearce, decd, late of Butler
twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment.
and any having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for
pay ment to
CURTIS S. PEARCE, or
MARY ]. STEIFEL,
Ex'rs.,
Butler, Pa.
COULTER & BAKER Attiys
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
NOTICE.

The limited partnership association
heretofore existing and known as the
Bruin Manufacturing Company, Limited
was by unanimous vote of its members,
passed on the first day of November,
1898, dissolved, and notice of its dis
solution directed to be given according
to law. All parties indebted to this
company or having claims against it will
please present them at the Office of the
company in Brain, Pa, by order of the
managers.
S. P. HOOVER,
Secretary.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

DR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure a
cough or cold in one day. 1t is safe
and always reliable. Price 20 cents a
bottle.
Highest cash price paid for Buck
wheat, Wheat and Rye.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

Music scholars wanted, at I2S w
Wayne St.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

For Dolls, Toys of all kinds, and use
full Xmas presents go to
THE PEOPLES STORE,
Butler. Pa.
Nr..u eo,,~r rco,,, bousa for saIe Tn
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Oflnterest to You.

Parties wishing to engage in the livery
business, call on Walker & Wick for
location and outfit
For bargains in valuable and desir
able residences inquire of Walker & Nc
Elvain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08
Marriage Licenses.

Charles Hartung jackson twp
AIDA Keefer. Butler twp
Henry kurtz. ............ Michigan
Minnie hecK. K........-.... summit twp
abb W. Martin . . .Cornwallis, w. Va
Mary Prescilla yarnum. Centre twp
Robert D Way Waters Station
Carrie M. Warwick. Saxonburg
. IL harDlSOu- .Mcf ann
Eliza V Thompson. ...
At Pittsburg-J d Levin of Pittsburg
and Sarah l. Morris of Evans City.
At Youngstown, o, E N Gay of
Greensburg and Miss Alice Shannon of
Evans City.
At Beaver, G. E. Kennedy of Falls
ton and Nancy P. Black of Butler Co.
At New Castle, Joseph Daniels of
Wilmington twp and Agnes Hodil of
Harmony also to Bauder and
Louise Aiken of Portersville
At Pittsburg Collins of Bruin
and Katie M Finch of Pittsburg, also
Geo. Felsing and Sarah A. Peters Of
Butler Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

H0r PURE SPRING WATER ICE
H.f delivered to all parts of the
hS@ town, every day. Leave or
ders a:
RICHEY'S BAKERY
I12 Main st.
FOR RENT-A good, substantial
stable near Court House; four large
stalls, carriage room and NOW. Inquire
at CITIZEN Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-08

New, four-room house for sale. In
quire at this Office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-10-01
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Yaaoo and Mississippi Valley R. r

Trains arrive and - G enville as
follows:
No. 1O5. from Leland arrives 2,2O IN
" 1873, from Percy. arrives $50 a m
" 1913, from Memphis I" 3.45 p m
departs $50 p. m. for Rolling Fork
and Vicksburg,)
-" III, from Huntington arvs 4.15 p IN
- 15g. from Leland. arrives l2.55 p m
" 1911, from South arrives 3,05 p IN
Local, departs sos p, m
No. 17G. leaves 1910 a m, for Leland,
main line north bound connection.
" IT, leaves 1.?5 p m for Huntington
o ia leaves 4,30 p IN for Percy.
" 124 arrives 11.40 a IN from r. Fork
" 1874 leaves 11.4j m for Memphis.
- 1O6 leaves ll.30 p m, connection at
Leland for north and south main line
No. 1872 arrives 1870 m. North local
departs at 1890 IN.
Connection made at Memphis with
all lines for the North and East and
West, at New Orleans for the ulf
coast resorts and Southern Texas and
California.
Through tickets to all points now
on sale at the Y & NJ. V. r. r., depot
office; baggage checked through. For
information rs to rates, routes, ETC.,
write or apply to
f. M MIDDLETON, Agent.
Johu Scott, Div. Pass. Agt.,
Memphis, Tenn.
w. A. Dellond, A. &. p. Agt., N, o..
A. II. Hanson, G. i. Agt. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-22
WANTS TO KNOW ALL.
Congressman Wheeler Offers Reso-
luton for a Cuban Committee.

Washington, March Representa-
tive Wheeler has introduced in the
house the following resolution:
Resolved, That g. joint committee,
consisting of seven members of the
senate to be appointed by the vice pres
ident and seven members of the house
to be appointed by the speaker be cho-
sen to consider the question of our re-
lations with Spain, growing out of the
Cuban question. That all messages
heretofore received or which may be
hereafter received fr1fn the president
referring to this question be referred
to said committee That such commit
tee be authorized to send for persons
and papers to take evidence to admin
lister OathS to witnesses; that said COM
mittee be authorized to employ a clerk
and one assistant, StenOgraphef and
messenger, and said committee report
with as little delay as possible true con-
ditionS which prevail in Cuba, what
portion of the Spanish debt is a burden
upon revenues collected in the island,
the protection given to Americans and
American interests in that island by
the Spanish and the truth regarding
the inhumanities and atrocities which
have come to our knowledge through
semi official and other sources. The
committee will also recommend to con-
gress what action should be taken by
this body. The committee shall have
authority to report at any time.