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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11

Seperate high neck guimpe. The
waist is plain and full, front and
back, and is attached to a plain round
skirt under u belt of embroidery or II
Susll. This pattern is equally service
able for light wool goods or any
variety Of thin summer materials.
A special illustration and full di-
rectionS about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11
our GREAT PATTERN OFFER!
1-@11E PREVENTATIVE MAZE EAex.
valuable Cut Paper Patterns 10 Cents to Readers Of
THE COMMONWEALTH.

aprons have become very pretty gar.
I1ents with their Jokes and rut!les
and sashes. The Ella is cut with a
square yoke and full putIed waist
reaching to the belt. The yoke is
edged with II deep frill, and the neck
cut a tritle low. The full skirt part
hides the hem of the frock. and the
belt is a pointed bodice with long
sash ends THIS pattern is for girls
Of four, six, eight, aud ten years.
A special illustration and full di-
rectiUns about the pattern will be
fou ron Nc nNtjn ~ hi,h iI
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11
PROFIT IN PECANS.
A Well Built Pecan Orchard ~ 4
steady Rewenue Producer.

We a1e. as a nation. liberal buyers Of
the mt product Of other countries. and
we are u nu: eating people. bat the no.
ton OF producing nuts as IL business.
seems to have been refused entrance.
into N plans by the industries we inr
herit from our fathers, and. although
we l1,ow these were forced sl the good
men Of old hy the pressing necessities II
the hour, We cultivate cora and wheat
year after gear for less 1han $40 Eer
acre, though crops are pleaty that offer
rewards the grain farlneE neyer daEcs
hope for. The pecan is one of these. On
the banks of the Mississippi it succeeds
almost up to the south line of Iowa On
the Atlantic coast it wonld likely thrive
as far north as Maryland. 1t is found
native principally in the Indian Terri
tory. Arkansas and Texas. but IKE best
orchards in the world are in Georgia.
Georgia and the Carolinas present fine
fields for pecan culture. The mirkets
of the future will draw their supplies of
this very excellent nut tro,u within
their borders.
10 make the pecan a source OF great
profit is in easy and Inexpensive mat
ter Prepare the land rs for Il garden -
that is, plow and harrow thoroughly.
The richer the land and the more thor
ough the preparation the better. Check
off 40 by 40 feet. AT each check plant a
budded or grated tree, or. if it is pre-
ferred to start with the seed in order to
save expense. plant half a dozen nuts a
few inches apart around the check and
about two inches deep and put down a
stake to mark the spot.
When the seedlings are two years
old, graft them u little below the sur
face Of the ground. using scions Of
known good variety. like the Van De-
man. Stewart or Jewett. The grating
is done in February or March and bud
ding in June or July.
To insure success in getting at least
n improved tree at each check it is
hest to graft one-half OF the seedlings
and bud the other half. When the
glafts or binds are y year old and well
established. reniove all but one.
Pecan trees started as above and well
cared for would bear paying crops ut
five o. six years old. and at ten years
old can be depended on for $500 per
acre. The Colonel Stewart orchard in
Georgia has produced over 81, 600 per
acre.
From the time Of preparing the seed
bed the land should he literally ~fcrtiliz-
ed and cultivated. To insure these it ia
best to plant among the trees some high.
ly paying crops, such as cabbages. let
tuce. caulifiowers. melons. potatoes.
etc. Later on. when the trees have ac-
quired sufficient size and toughncss Of
bark. tnrnips or English rape ran be
raised among them to be eaten of the
ground by sheep. This last crop and
treatment would insure high manuring
aud entire freedom from weeds.
A well built pecan orchard is "A
steady u revenue producer az are coupon
bonds.
The author Of these directions. which
originally appeared in the Farm. Field
and Preside. says they are equally ap-
plicable to the English walnut. Of which
the prrpartnriens. or early bearing, 10
especially recommended.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11
l1Ss-THE FAlRLIE FROCK.
Sizes for two and four years.

Low neck and short sleeve frocks
are being worn again by very little
girls. The Flirlic frock for girls Of
t"o or four years may be worn in This
uaint fashion, o'cr b? uS2l with a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11
A SllO Door.

A Rural New Yorker correspondent
offers what he evidently finds a pretty
good plan for a silo door: Ours il beyslr
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-11
575-FILON CORSET COVER.
Sizes for "a. 30. IS and 40 Inches
Bust Measure.

The 'tFilonf is the newest and
most perfect corset cover. II laun-
dcrs beautifully. being cut with only
one side Djcce. For every woman
knows to her sorrow that the more
seams there ale in Il cor,ct-c0yer,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
The Lecture Monday Night.

The court house was crowded
Monday night by an appreciative
audience to hear the lecture of
DIR Harrison. The speaker was
introduced by Col r f Allison.
lhe Doctor was very entertaining
throughout and awakened an in.
terest in the poemsN of Chaucer,
"the father of English Poetry"
by his interesting discourse upon
the beauties of sentiment, the
variety of thought, and descrip-
tlons of character which, though
written by his Distinguished au.
thor 800 years ago, are applicable
to the present time. The lecture
was greatly enjoyed and it Is ex>
pected that the Doctor will lecture
again next Monday night.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Excursion to Wilmington.

The Sea5oard Air Line will
run an excursion from Chester to
Wilmington or July 10Th, re-
turning on July 21st The Lan>
caster 4 Chester r. r. will run a
special train from here to Chester,
making connection with the ex.
cursion truin at Chester. Train
will leave Lancaster ut s n. m.
Round trip from here SO. so.
This excursion promises to be one
of the grandest ever run from
here to Wilmington. 1t will be
managed by the efficient Travelling
Passenger Agent, Mr. q McP
Bate. The Sunday School peo-
pie of the A r p church of Ches-
ter will have charge of the re-
freshment car. Tnis will be n
good chance for you to visit Will
mington, don't miss it.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Attention, Lancaster CamDr

In obedience to special order
No. IA, meeting of Lancaster
Camp No. 1856, L G V is hereby
called to meet at the court house
on Frldy July 18th inst. at 4
O'Clock p M to elect a colonel of
the Lancaster Regiment by order
b j Witherspoon, Com.
j + Stewman, Adit.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Items From KerShaw Era

S14 Troy ounces of gold, value
S15, 500, were shipped from the
Haiic Gold Mine to the Charlotte
mint last Saturday.
Rev d p Montgomery has been
rendered a call to the pastorate
formerly filled by Rev j S Crox
ton
lntendent E d BIakeney re-
ceived the sad intelligence by wire
Saturday that his sister, Mrs Du
Bose, had died at her home at
Camden. Mr. Blakeney left with
his family on the down train to
attend the funeral. Our sympa-
ny Is extended him in his sad
bereavement.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

NOTI' r il hereby given that |. as
Guardian Of the estate Of Cora II Mob
ley. have this 18th day Of July 1899,
made ii "a settlement with the Judge
OF Probate of this equity and have
II ei my tm"' return, and will apply
10 the Judge Of Probate Of this county
In his "tlice at Lancaster, S. g., on the
l4th day Of August next, at - o'clock
to grant me fual discharge and release
of liability as such Guardian.
BERRY MOBLEY
July IL, 1899 SOD. Guardian.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that / as
Guardian Of Irene A MobIey, II Glenn.
mie Mobley and f Blanche Moblev,
made final settlement with the late
Hon George McC. Withersp ,on,
Judge of Probate, Of this county, and
filed my fnal return with him, and 1
Will apply to the Hon Chas ID Jones,
Judge of Probate of this county, in his
Office at Lancaster, =. c.. on the I4th
day Of August next, at II O'Clock to
grant me final discharge and release
OF liability as such Guardian
BERRY MOBLEY,
July IL. 1s99-30d. Guardian.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
THE UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA,

Widest patronage and rul eSr cquip.
ment in its history Faculty IS;
Students 4"5: 3 Academic Courses:
3 Elective Courses; ; Professional
Schools, in Law, im Medicine aud i'm
PhaIm@cv. New hu,Idiu~s, water
wo ks, sp.endld libraries Inhoy tories s,
etc
Advanced classes open to women.
Tuition 500 year; board s., month.
Ampe Op. 0rtumIty for seIf-help.
Sch0 arsnship- and loars for nt- needy
Free tuition for teachers
S"mmer school fr teachers "a in
structors. l47 students. Tota! enrollu
meut G4t
For illustrated handbook and cata~
loGue, address,
PRESIDENT, ALDERMAN,
Cha, el Hid, y. c.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Painfully Hurt.

Last Sunday, while returning
from preaching, near Tank,
Misses - Bell and Sue Hunter
were thrown from a buggy and
the latter painfully hurt. She
was taken to the home of her
father, Mr. j Thos Hunter, and at
last accounts was doing well.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Death of Mr. l. Wilson'S Father.

Mr. l l. Wilson, of the Dixie
neighborhood, received tho sad
intelligence last week of the death
of his father, Mr. j NJ Wilson,
which occurred at Charlotte, n G.
on the 9Th inst. Mr. Wilson was
IS years ofage and died of chronic
diarrhoe. He was a member of
the Second Presbyterian church
in Charlotte, made gallant soldier
in the Confederate army, and was
buried ut Hopewel cemetery
North Of Charlotte, on the 9th.
he leaves three sons and one
daughter to mourn his death.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
The Suspect Discharged

VIM Charles Cooper, the me-
gro arrested here by Sheriff
Clyburn about ten days ago, on
suspicion, was discharged from
custody last Saturday. The sher-
if received answers from most of
the letters he wrote and it seems
that Cooper had given Il correct
account of himself and was not
wanted on any charge. He was
the youngest brother of the noted
desperado, Simon Cooper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the
County Alliance for Lancaster
county will be held in the court
house on Friday the 18th inst. at
10 O'Clock a m. We want every
AlIianceman in the county to at
tend. f b LTNGLE, Pres.
j NJ Knight, Secy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
For The Ledger.
Death of Mr.. Thos. l. Small.

Mr.. Thos. l. Small, who left
this county for South McAlister,
Indian Territory, to engage in the
mercantile business with his un-
Gle, Mr. VIM Black, fell a victim
of typhoid fever, of which he
died July Sd 1899.
Mr.. Small was a son of Mr. l. G.
Small of this comfy, and he had
a host of friends who, with his
parents, mourn his death. He
was a young man of great promise
and was Just entering upon life
of usefulness He was little
over twenty years old-born Nov
10, 1878. He was christian
gentleman-had been consistent
member of the Union Baptist
church for a number % years
prior to HIS death.
Death is sad under any circum.
stances, especially is it sad to see
one SO young, so full Of promise,
taken away so soon. But God is
the giver and He has right TO
take away. He doeth all things
well. May the grief stricken
relatives find great comfort in
trusting in the Lord who alone is
able to help. FRIEND.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Attention, Camp Dixie!

Camp Dixie L & V, will meet
at the court house, Friday, July
18th, for the purpose of electing
a Colonel of the Lancaster Regi-
ment. All members are requested
to be there promptly at 2 O'Clock
p m. w G A Porter, Com.
q w Jones, Adit.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Annual Meeting Stockholders of
Lancaster Cotton Mills.


Lancaster Cotton Mills.
The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Lancaster
Cotton Mills was held in the office
of T Y Williams, Esq, at this
place last Monday. The reports
of the President and the Secretary
and Treasurer shower the mill in
a prosperous condition. The net
earnings for the year closed July
/, 1899, were $3O,O279O, or
about % per cent on the capital
stock. An election for directors
resulted in the old board being
reelected, with T S Carter to fill
the vacancy on the board occa-
stoned by the recent death of Mr.
Chadwick.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
job Printing.

job Printing.
Law Briefs, Minutes, all kinds
of Blanks, Bill and Letter Heads,
Envelopes, and all kinds of job
Printing done in the best style
and at lowest prices. Call at THE
LEDGER Office and see samples of
my work and get prices.
HUGH WILSON,
Abbeyille, S. G.
Press and Banner Office.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
DIRECTORS MEF TING.

Immediately after the adjourn.
ment of the stockholders meeting
the board of directors met and
reelected Col. Leroy Springs
President, w Ganson, Vice Pres
ident and w G. Thomson Secre
tary and Treasurer. After dis
cussing matters pertaining to the
affairs of the mill the meeting ad-
iourned.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
beauty IL blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
leauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
DC clean your blood and keep it clean, by
tirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
)anish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists. satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

County Treasurer Cauthen,
acting upon the opinion recently
given by the Asst. Attorney Gen
eral, declined to pay $500 of
claims for School charts the past
week.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
w. G A n s @ n.
ANNOUNCE ENTS
FOR COTTON WEIGHER.

| hereby announce myself candi.
date for the position OF Cotton Weigh
er for Lancaster, at the election to be
held on the 2nd Tuesday In August
next, subject TO such rules and regu-
IStions as the County Board Of Com
missI"neis may rre-Cribe fol the gove
ernment Cf said election.
A. G. WILIIAMS4N.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
Bids Invited.

Bids Invited.
The Building Committee of the
Lancaster Baptist Church is now
in position to receive bids for
the construction of the new
church. Plans are at the Lancas-
ter Bank and may there be exam
ined. Committee reserve right
TO reject any or all bids.
w. g. THOMSON,
Sec. and Ire. S. of Com.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

hereby announce myself cnndi-
date for otton Weieh.r at Lancaster
In the election to be held 2d Tuesday.
In august next, subject to the rules,
etc governing said election.
NJ. f.. JORDAN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

THEPU WILL TAKE Office
L that the Registration Books will
he open, at the court house for the
reg strition of parties entitled 10 reg.
lister under the Constitution, on the
lat Monday in each month, until 80
days preceding next general cleo
ton
w G A PORTER.
Chairman Board Registration LC
Lancaster. SC
Dec 1898.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

We were pleased to receive a
call last Saturday from Mr. j n
Cook, of Palestine, Texas. Mr.
Cook, his wife and son, are visi-
ting friends and relatives in the
eastern section of the county. 1t
has been IA years since he left the
county of his nativity but his
face is still familiar to many, and
he gets a hearty hand shake from
ali his old friends. He is ship
ping clerk at Palestine for the
International aud Great Northern
Il. K. Co., has been in its EN-.
ploy for q number of years and
bears the highest testimonials
from the company. Mr. Cook
and family will return to Pales-
tine about the Goth instant.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Local Matters.
Prof j Frank Fooshe of Winns>
boro, is here on visit.
Mr. Joe Nilleneuve of Atlanta,
Ga, is visiting relatives here.
G d Jones, Esq, went to Ches-
ter yesterday on professional bus
mess.
We will save you 10 to 90 per
cent on School Books.
b. G. HOUGH & co.
Mr. G. McP Bate, Tray. Pas.
Agt., of the Seaboard. Air Line
was in town Tuesday.
Miss Minnie McLarnOn left ves>
tcrday for Chester, where she
will spend Il month with her
brother and sister.
You will do well to see b. G..
Hough & Co.'S. prices before buy
ing School Books 10 to 20 per
cent. below the State pr ices.
Judge Charles d Jones, of Ian
caster, S. c., spent Sunday in the
city. Judge Jones finds Char
lotte particularly attractive. -
Charlotte Observer.
Messrs. Ed Bennett, Stove
Cherry and Will Blackmon left
yesterday for weeks stay in
Richmond, Va, attending the B.
Y. =. L. convention.
We have the largest line of New
and Second Hand School Books
ever seen in Lancaster ut 10 to 20
percent. below the State prices.
b. G. HOUGH & co.
List of letters advertised for
the week ending July IL. En-
ma Mack, Virginia Morris,
George Ingram, Mr. Lang Streat,
Simon Metzger, Sim Stogner.
j F Gregory, p. M.
Young ladies' of this county,
who expect to compete for the
Winthrop scholarships, will bear
in mind that the examination will
be held in the court house at this
place on Friday, July 21st, inst.
Prof l. Shurley, of Pleasant
Valley High School, and Miss
Bessie Perry have been enrolled
at the Summer school this week,
making the number Cf teachers
now in attendance, 81.
The ensuing session of the
Buford school will begin Monday,
July 18th, T r Thompson, Prin-
cipal. All the patrons are earnest
lY urged to meet with the pupils
mt the school house on that day at
O'Clock m, as a matter of
especial importance is to be sub
mitted to them.
Rev j + Carlisle, left Yesterday
for Rock Hill to attend the Dis.
trict Conference which convenes
in that city tonight There will
he no services in the Methodist
church at this place next Sunday.
Maj j NJ Riddle and Col II + AL
lison delegates from Lancaster
Station, will leave for the confer
ence tomorrow.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Hg Pay your subscription to
LEDGER.
GA SIGMA.
ssansA. hIh Kind ys Ham llxar sSVg's
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Dr. Miles, Rafs Pitls are guaranteed to sfoD
kheo0oesse In 20 minutes. One cent q doee.'
What stops Neuralgia1 ~. Miles, Pain pills
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

The ensuing session of the
Buford school will begin Monday,
July 18th, T r Thompson, Prin-
cipal. All the patrons are earnest
ly urged to meet with the pupils
mt the school house on that day at
$ O'Clock n M, as a matter of
especial importance is to be sub
mitted to them.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Messrs. Ed Bennett, Stove
Cherry and Will Blackmon left
yesterday for a weeks stay in
Richmond, Va, attending the B.
Y. p. L. convention.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

We have the largest line of New
and Second Hand School Books
ever seen in Lancaster at 10 to 20
percent. below the State prices.
b. G.. HOUGH & co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Judge Charles d Jones, of Ian
caster, S. c., spent Sunday in the
city. Judge Jones finds Char
lotte particularly attractive. .-
Charlotte Observer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Mr. G. McP Bate, Trav. Pas.
Agt., of the Seaboard Air Line
was in town Tuesday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

List of letters advertised for
the week ending July II. En-
ma Mack, Virginia Morris,
George Ingram, Mr. Lang Streat,
Simon Metzger, Sim Stogner.
j + Gregory, z. M.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Young ladies of this county,
who expect to compete for the
Winthrop scholarships, will bear
in mind that the examination will
be held in the court-heuse at this
place on Friday, July 21st, inst.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

You will do well to see b. G..
Hough & Co.'S. prices before buy
ing School Books 10 to 20 per
cent. below the State prices.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Prof l. Shurley, of Pleasant
Valley High School, and Miss
Bessie Perry have been enrolled
at the Summer school this week,
making the number Cf teachers
now in attendance, 81.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

Miss Minnie McLarnon left ycs>
tcrday for Chester, where she
will spend month with her
brother and sister.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-12

We will save you 10 to 90 per
cent on School Books.
b. &. HOUGH & co.
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Local NJ alters .

Prof j Frank FoOshe of Winns>
boro, is here on visit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-06

| far as may be practicable from the In.
| hGi5i,ants of the islan'is.
| While the control OF all the public prop
| erty and the revenues Of the State passes
| with the cesson, and while the use and
management OF all public means OF trs1s
portat.on are necessarily reserved to thB
authority Of the ugEed states, priyate
property, whether belonging 70 'nIiyilua S
or corporations, Is TO be respected when
rights are satisfactorily established.
The taxes and duties heretofore PAYABLE
by the nhab 5tants 10 the late goye nm n.
become payable 10 HE authorities OF the
Omitted States, unless VI b. seen 6i 70 sur
stItute for the other reasonable rates or
NODES of contribution to the EXPENSES of
government whether general or local II
private property be taken for military Use
1t shall be paid for when possible IN cash
at fair valuation, and when plymsl. in
cash is not practicable receipts ara 20 be
given, Ports and places IN The Philippine
islands In the actual possession 81 ne land
and naval forces Of the United States viii
he opened to the commerce of all friendly
nations. All goods and wares not pToh!b-
tied for military reasons b~ due announce
ment Of the military authorities viii be
admitted upon payment of such duties aud
other charges as shall be In force al the
time OF their importation.
Finally 1t would be the earnest ana para-
mount aim OF the military administration
TO win the confidence. Tesrect and affec-
ton OF the Inhabitants Of the Philippines
by assuring to them In eS1ry possible way
that full measure Of individual rights and
liberties which is the heritage of free pso-
pies and by proving TO them thai the mi
sion OF TIRE United States L. one OF henpyo-
lent assimilation. substituting the mild
sway OF justice and right for arbitrary
RUE. In the M,lfl'ment Of .his hiRb m s.
.slon. supporting the temperate adminislra
tion Of affairs FOR the greatest gooi Of
the governed thore must be sedulolslY
main.eined A strong arm OF authority o
repress disturbance and overcome All tb
stacles 10 the beStowsl OF tho blessings of
good and stahle goverrnisnt upon ths REQ
ple of the Philippine islands under the free
flag OF the United Ststes,
william Mckinley.
Acknowledge receipt.
II. c. Corbin. Adjntapt General.
Manila. Jarc,sry 5.--President McKin-
ley's proclamation to the PHILIPPINES cab'et
to Mgior General Otis from Washing on
has been Issued here