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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
DOVER.

DOVER, N. j., Feb. 8.-Miss Christina
Allgrum is spending few days with
friends in Boonton.
Miss Elizabeth Wallis of Paterson
visited friends in town part of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sleeps of this
city are entertaining Mrs. II s. Zeigler
of Philadelphia.
Andrew Christensen, who for years
did business here, has returned to his
new home in New York, after spending
a week visiting relatives here.
William Somerville of Dover and Miss
Libby Webber of Port Dram were mar
ried at the M. E. parsonage in Rockaway,
Sunday.
George Dorman has taken Sam Davis
place as engineer and John Abbott the
fireman's place, on the engine running
over the place that recently caved in on
the Mt. Hope mineral railroad.
Theodore Nixon, manager of the
Sovereign store, has moved into the
house on Prospect street which he
recently purchased of DR.. Tillyer.
Carl Badger of Hartford, Conn, for
merly of this place, is visiting friends
here.
Mrs. E. t. Williams spent Wednesday
at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Joseph
Vanderhush of Morristown.
Mrs. Theodore Cummins spent the
early part of the week with her mother,
Mrs. James Albert of Denville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Baker will give
whist party to their friends on Friday
night.
James L. Meafoy, foreman of Rich
ardson- Boynton Co.'s, died suddenly in
Brooklyn on Thursday of last week.
The question for debate at the Lyceum
next Monday night is Resolved, That
Abraham Lincoln is more typical of the
real American than George Washington. .
The Richardson Boynton Co.'s works
are running five days week
DR. Amos g. Freeman died of paralysis
on Wednesday night The funeral ser.
the Rev. DIR. w. w. Holloway officiat
ing. Interment at Succasunna. De
ceased is survived by his wife and three
children. When he was a child his
parents moved to Succasunna, where he
lived until he enlisted during the war
in Co. G, Fourth NJ ]. Volunteers, at the
age of 10 years He served for three
years, three months of which time hs
was confined in Libby Prison. He prac
ticed dentistry here for twelve years.
DIR. Freeman was an active member oil
the Presbyterian Church since childhood
having joined in Succasunna.
Roth & Co., butchers, closed theil
business in this place on Monday.
Miss Clarissa Wolfe has been transfer
ed from the Morris street public schoo
annex and made kindergarten teacher
and principal in the Pequannoc stree
annex, which opened Wednesday morn
ing.
Miss Hopkins has been installed a.
teacher of the second grade in the new
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
BROokSIDE.

J. E. Wells attended the examination
at Dover last Saturday.
Miss Genevieve Landy, one of num-
Der of young ladies who spent the sum-
mer in this place, died at her home in
New York city, on Monday, Jan. 23, of
hasty consumption. During her short
stay in this place, she had by her pleasant
ways and kind actions won the admira-
ton of number of friends,
The dedication of the chapel will take
place on Friday afternoon. February II,
beginning at 2 30 o'clock.
Free concerts at Perpetual Club every
Saturday evening. Music furnished by
the Boy Auxiliary
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
WASHINGTON VALLEY.

Cards are out for the wedding of Miss
Minnie Smith to Frank Fl. Gould, to
take place February Is.
Miss Van Gieson of Montclair and
Miss Clara Van Gieson of Bloomfield
were the guests of their uncle, David Y.
johnson, over Sunday.
Henry DeGroodt of Jersey City and
Lyman DeGroodt of Summit visited
friends here this week
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
MA. MErTLER's FUNERAL.
Masonic Lodge and Royal Arcanum At
tended In a Body.

The funeral of Marshall W. Mettler,
who committed suicide in the Gait
House, Louisville, KY, on Wednesday
of last week, was held in Christ M. E.
Church, Madison, on Tuesday afternoon.
Impressive church ceremonies were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. B. Faulks of Madison,
assisted by Rev. Samuel z. Batten of
Moristown. The Royal Arcanum and
the Masonic Lodge, of which the deceased
was prominent member, attended the
funeral in body. Interment was made
in Hillside Cemetery. The services at the
grave were conducted by the Masonic
fraternity.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10

Mr. Cooks, and she presented the brides
bouquets OF white roses. Miss S. F..
Lindsey played the wedding march
The guests pronounced it "a nice we'd
ding" Joe's brother gave the newly
married couples a reception in their new
home on Mt. Kemble avenue, Day of
Morristown furnishing the refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw have the good wishes of the
community
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10

couldn't grumb We lessen stock Of winter clothing,
and lessen it The only face the music by lessen
ing the prices isn't ordinary CULTS great big slash all round
Now the time take time by the forelock you need of
winter Clothes you will by these figures will cost but nominal
good Suit Ovecoat We have for
Spring Goods Prices will be lower you wait until
March, and the biggest bargains Don't leave
the best for else.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
CORRESPONDENCE WANTED

The CHRONICLE wants live news every
week from the principal towns of Morris
and Sussex counties.
Correspondents are urged to forward
their favors on Wednesday; events Of
special Importance, occurring on Thurs
day, should be mailed Thursday after
noon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
On q
Sliding
Scale.

We have put our prices for
clothing on a sliding scale, and they
have been sliding to a point that
the most depleted pocketbook
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10

just placed sale 1900 yards of French Ogande Dress
Goods just half the usual price These goods Of fine
dress pattern box with patterns just alike The
quality goods universally sold last at 25c the yard
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10

HENRY w. MILLER, President.
Morristown, N. j., February 8, 1889.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-10
Special Sale of American Cut Glass.
l0c. and Csc. the piece.

Unaundred White Shirts made of good quality of
n hree linen boom reinforced back and 'front.' graded Jokes
holes back of neckband feed
hndnhed regular length bosom box welt stye regular
soc. shirt The lot consists of 100 dozen. ss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dee. A week ago
500 miners employed in the mines Of
the piamondville Coal and Coke com
pany at Diamondvillc, Wyo., struck
for an increase in wages. Their de-
mands were refused by the company
and, after a short shutdown, operations
were resumed with a small force OF
non-union men, At an early hour yes
terdav morning Il mob of 500 women
and girls, armed with guns, knives
clubs and stones, marched on the
mines and compelled the operators to
flee. The miners at work were dragged
from the mines and also driven away
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

st. John, n. b., Dec. 4,-The Donald
son line steamer Amarythia has
arrived here from Glasgow with
mutinv on board. As soon as the YES
sci dropped anchor in the harbor Capt.
TAYLOR sent for the police to take on
tS cattlemeu, who were attempt-
inc to take possession of his ship
Chief Clark and a squad boarded the
steamer and after fight, during which
knives were drawn, the cattlemen were
oyerpowered and placed in irons 1t
appeared that the cattiemen oroNe ~, IN,
to the cargo of whisky just before Int
vessel reached port aud got drunk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
Centennial of wsshington's Death

Washington, Dec. 4.-Arrangements
are about completed for the masonic
celebration of the centennial Of the
death of Worshipful George Washing
ton ON December Il. The principal
ceremonies will be at Mount Vernon
and will include masonic rites at the
new tomb and an address at the man
sion by President Mckinley.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
o'H FOREIGN RELATIONS,
Arsentine-Chili BOUNDARY.

review of our relations with for.t..,
stions" as s'g ara g with such recommen-
! The long-nen9d;uugg ehed appropriate.
N'en the Argnn 'i ir boundary dispute be
settled in Narnh hePupliC and Chill
arbtral con,r,S J m iast by the award Of
Hiled States i rniafataun' on which the
fryed as nnnir ,,''''S'er at Buenos Ayres
Progress bbPs hoo.
oncIusion NJ ~ o neu made toward the
IN the ArgenTtiUroo Invention of eNtradition
d'lsed and e aan republic Having been
aes senate a,,5 na,aa TO by the United
ply awaits H. anu ratltied by Argentina. It
Aauges in IN Sne adjustment of some slight
'e'siun RESTRICTIONS MGiI tI,rnsta
Ii is pratif,.i,,.. "''''"'
bal The 'Pf'lii .!is 10 be able to announce
9ted The P resi- riai, government has miti-
tferree5I from % the United States, 10 whlch
Our Relations .n 'SS5 a w,,,, message,
Convention, 90
gned M Nav " 81 e&tradition with Brazil,
s Brazilian y, lSS, mas been ratified by
During tbn iteslsldtufe.
lIs Of tbo @Ra9t summer two national
FBaHan T Mort Cnlted States have visited
fseh tordIan,,'s on friendly mission and
Settin.S teceiyed.
The CLAIM, -, VIZ" '"iombin.
bio Am r,ua growing out of the seizure nj
Panama St taoVran-oWned newspaper, tn,
Hos Of C oiar ana Herald, by The authori
ControVnor,nllpla, has been settled, aft.l
sreement ~ OF several years. by mn
PITY t 10 be assessing at $50 Goo the indem
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
a.. 10 co,ta rurns Catholic.

New York, Dec. 4.-sRey' Dr. Benle'
min T. De Costa, who, ia September
last resigned the rectorship OF the
Protestant Episcopal church OF ~
Johnson the Evangelist, was YESTERDAY y,
reeeiyea into the Roman Catholic
church,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
THE VOLUNTEER ARMY


a,rce my last annual message ana III
.,onldl,enca 10 the acts of the consress W
Anil AZ and Is, 1898, the remaining ,,,o,
nnteer force enlisted for the spallish, S SSti5
onreu,eiating of 3i,S3i regulars Sho w., ~
,.ot,ntaers with over b,0lo Nolun{ee, n
Honrs has been discharged from inc Sc NV
t Nv, service. OF the volunteers, 90, W.
an.rs and l4,sSi men were serVliIlS ~ ~, st'
Philippines, and 1850 of the reg ,. afte, the
ware entitled to be mustered oue ai".r thy
roii6cation OF the treaty or pesnant nnfil
.,."aii,n,ntaTlly remained at the IroIt w
,,.atr Ninees could be tilled py new uo'p''
'is' RE Force In the philippines
rho force now in the Philippines cen i
~ ~ ooS offlcers and 3O,o!s resuiars ",,e
sis t firsrs and i5,SS of the Noluntpatn
9oi rine an aggregate Of lay oillVer MIN w."
" osG men, When the troops INV u, Nc
orders shall reach Manila tn ~, i of,oers an
o,rubinelago win comprise 2ooI 9itl NV
e5 isa men. The muster-o out o. w Srssnisl
| Yolunteer army ORGANIZED IeL srmv thf
Noiul and the creation of q new army 49,,
War ra"nortation from Manila 70 sam p' sn,
| uaisi' ~ those entitled to discharss ~ =,
| W. w characterization OF the new 'V WY a
w their places have been avn mvN ~,
oane magnitude well and apls I w. g,ysl
| nnib,ch loo much credit cahho' Nv 49,
| lie war department. go uieo.
DuriuS the past year we have r'0u'e
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

eastern mills rr7s - r.,77
here for 1850, OO0 pounds of wool The
terms Of the sale were private, but 1T
is said the wool sold for four cents
pound more than the price at which
the same lot was offered short time
ago. and the deal amounted to more
than $3.50, coo. All of this wool is what
is known to the trade as territory
wool" Sixty cars will be required TO
transport it to its destination in the
east. 1t is the greatest sale of wool
nxer made in the west.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
An Areh Woman nurned.

Port Jervis. n. V, Dec 4.-Burglars
blew open safe in John Howard
drug store at Hancock and an aged
woman was burned to death in the hrc
that followed. After the forcing OF the
safe the burglars secured their booty
several hundred dollars, and escaped
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
Q WOWIN TIdT MT VIII 49, - :.
II,,hItn fIiuhXNnN IIDuroN I'M en- 4.
THE PHILIPPINE CEssIoN


ON the 10th of December, 1895, the
treaty of peace between the United states
ana Spain was signed. 1t provided, among
other things. that Spain should ce'la TO
tba frnited states the archipelago know!
as the Philippine islands, That the ulll'eV
states should pay to Spain the sum q
s2o 00C 900. and that the civil rights anu
political status of the native lnhaplt3lIS
| - the territories thus ceded to the United
| states should be determined by the CON
| eress The treaty was ratified by the
senate on the 9Th of February, 1899 ana
| BY the government of Spain on the i9th
| ~ March following. The :0uhcauonS
we're exchanged on the 18th Of April, and
| the treaty publicly proclaimed On inc
| I'd of March the congress voted the sun
| contemplated by the treaty, ana the
Smount was paid over TO the Spanish CIV
elnment on the Let of May.
| Hecnme United states Property
7, fills manner the Philippines came to
the United states. The islands were oeded
| nv the government of SPAIN which had
been in undisputed possession OF them 1oI
| centuries .,,.
That there should be no doubt as to thl
paramount authority there, on the llu
| 5f August 1t was directed that ther'
| must be no Joint occupation with the III,
euruents." that the United states mus
preserve the peace and protect persons
and property within the territory occuplet
by their military and naval forces ina
tbo Insurgents and all others must reeoe
nige the military occupation and authority
nf the United States.
Proclaimed TO the Natives
ON the 2lst of December, after the treaty
was signed. the commander OF the foree
If occupation was instructed ITO an an
nounce and proclaim in the most puon
nnnner that We come, not as invaders an
cnn,uerers. but as friends to protect IN
natives in the!r homes in their nea r elgpIog
ments and In their PepsSSi ny S While order
ins Cen Otis to see that the peace shoul,
be preserved in lloiq he was ad an iher
! ,hi'"t,ia hq no conflict with the Insurgents
tThe Philippine Commission.
Or the 2lst of January l announced m
intention Of dispstc NJ tbr 70 m eentiemen
+ he fIshest character and distinetlo
4 Thoroughly acquainted with ne 1 9rieis
,ynn In association with Admiral DeWe
ND Mai Gen Otis, were instructeu
a | facilitate the most humane and enee'N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
,.,ar nv az Fnraged Husband.

Chicago, Dee. 4.-Exeited by liquor
and enraged by the fight Of his wife
10 the house of her parents, Charles
Lamb. blacksmith employed by the
Illinois steel works, last night shot
and killed his father-in-law, Charles
Nnrhar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
,.,-,. .ar ,he IiehLweLght ChampL onshlp

New York, Dec. l.-Frank Erue, OF
Bufalo, and Jack o. Brien, OF this city,
will fight tonight for the lightweight
championship of the world before inc
Conev Island Sporting club Erne IS
the favorite in the betting and both
man are said to be trained to the hour.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
InsuInr Postal Service.

insuInr Postal service,
IN restoring peaceful conditions, orderly
rule and civic progress in Cuba, Porto
Rcr and, 50 far as practicable In the
Philippines the rehabilitation of the
postal service has been an essential and
important part Of the work II became
necessary TO provide mail facilities Dqth
for our forces Of occupation and for The
native population. To meet this requirs-
rueut has involved a substantial recon-
strEction. The existing systems were so
fragmentary defective and inadequate
that new and comprehensive orgauiza-
ton had TO be created.
same system in Porto Rico.
Though Porto Rico and the Philippines
hold a different relation to the United
states, yet for convenience of administra-
ton, the same principle of an autOn-
0mous system has been extended to them.
The development of the service in al of
the islands has been rapid and successful.
Domestic Postal Service.
The domestic postal service continues IN
grow with extraordinary rapidlty. The OK
pen ditures and the revenues VIII each ca
coed 900 during the current y4or
Fortunately, since the revival OF prosper
Gus times the revenues have grown much
faster than the expenditures and there
Il every indication that a short period will
witness the obliteretiOn Of the annual de
{
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
,,a ,n,.nted the Potter Press.

New York, Dec. 4.-Charles Potter,
Ir., the printing press inventor, died
at his home in Plainfeld, n, D., Satur-
dav. aged IS. He had been sick some
time with complication of diseases
Ite hab amassed a fortune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09


As from any otter country entcring n
ports. She has therefore lost her free 4
tercourse with Spain and cuba, witho
any 'oWbeh iHllnE 10 nch'9 IN lh'l marx
Her coffee was little known and not
uae b5 cur peoeie, and Therefore here W
no demand here for this, one Of her Oh
products. The markets OF The Uni
States should be opened to her produC
Our T!gin duty is to abolish all custo
tariffs between the United States and "a
~ kioO end give her products free
cess to our markets.
The Porto Rfcnn Hurricane.
,..--,-.-.
As result 9i the hurricane Whlch s"
~, ,dl 6S Nv 80 IlI w ol, a. ~ ~
mte de5tituti0n without homes and
priyed Of the necessaries of life To
aupe2I Of the war department the PEG
OF tho United States made prOmpt q
generous response. Hi addition 10
private charity Of our people me war !
partment has exDeDdad fer the relief
the distressed yS52 232 81 which does l
include tbe coat Of inc instrumentation
t.o,.,.,.,,,,,.,,. 30 ~ Iston1.
1t Is desirable that the government I
the Island, under the law Of belllgerefs
right now maintained through the 81
ecutive department, should be supersede
nature mr. FOR present purposes recon-.
mend that congress pass d law for tlI
organization of a temporary governmet
which shall provide for the appOintmen
! by the president, subject TO conhrmatt05
| by the senate, OF a governor and sue4
/ other officers as the general administf#
! ton oI lhe island may require, ana thq
/ Tor legislative purposes on SUBJECTS OF (
! local nature, not parlaklhe OF fedel
/ CHARACTER legislative council, comp0s
/ parity OF F0Llo RGans ana paTlly OF Ct
nrted and appointed by he presidel
subject TO confirmation by this senate III
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Liberal Appropriations Justified.

The navy has maintained the spirit and
high efficiency which have always chara2-
teiizcd that service and has lost none Of
the galantry in heroic action which has
slFnalized its brilliant and glorious pas
and later achievements Its habuual
readiness for every emergency has won
the confidence and admiration Of The
country. The people are interested in the
continued preparation and prestige of the
tons for its maintenance and improve
meut
Naval Increase Recommended.
In the matter of naval construction.
Italy and Japan of the great powers, laid
down less tonnage in the year 1899 than
tins country. and Italy alone has less
tonnage under construction I heartily
concur I'm the recommendations for the tn
crease of the navy as suggested by the
| secretary,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

our force in Cuba and Porto Rico. In
| Cuba We now have 334 officers and 70, 1888
2 Sj5 enlisted men and "A battalion of 400
men composed of native Porto RicaGs
| while stationed throughout the United
States are $40 officers and 1917 men and IN
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,,rOnUOF
PRESIDENT 'SNESSAG.
NV, Mckinley Sends His An
anal Communication to
Congress-
|nl,rny. He SAYS, IS PROSPEROUS

mani Largely Devoted to oond'-
''' ,,e Philippines Hawaii Capa
po,,o Rico, and, Incidentally
An Of winch Must be Provided
-. r0rrrnpAeEts.
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extension OF authority throughout the ISL
ands and TO secure with the least p0ssi-
bic delay the benefits Of a wise and gener.
Gus protection Of life and property TO the
Inhabitants"
Most Grievous Situation.
But before their arrival at Manila. the
sinister ambition Of a few lenders Of the
tidpnos had created situation full Of
emharrassmeuts for us and most grievouB
IN its consequences to themselves. Tho
clear ana impartial preliminary report Of
the commissioners which / transmit here
with gives so lucid and comprehensive a
history Of the present iuSurrectionary
movement that the story need not be here
related.
Gathered other Ideas.
The prompt accomplishment Of this
| work by tho American army and navy
| gave him other ideas and ambitions, and
| insidious suggestions from various quar-
| tiers perverted the purposes and intentions
with which he had taken up arms No
! sooner had our army captured Manila
| thar the Filipino forces began TO assume
| an attitude OF suspicion and hostility
| which the utmost efforts of our officers
| and troops were unable to disarm or modi-
| ~ Their kindness and forbearance were
| taken as a proof Of cOwardiCe The aE-
| creased. until finally, just before the time
| set fer the senate Of the UTited States
| for vote upon the treaty an attack evil
IDENTIFY prepared in advance, was made al
si0lh NY SeI tS@ii liiss mn issu4,e,
w ~, a, uo1ly9 an" @"t So''olS ~
pN'7' = w. ~ emil NJ S,,r.rdor
WV
II is not to be conceived of that an,
American would have sanctioned the sur
ohIipatione ta othrr nations and n III
Cria6div Ifu{ntpos and to o,trsalveq an
anr fag dnmnndad mar force shomld h
r7at bv forca LVba+ever tta fi1tIre Of III
pSiri,pi,ns NOV, la thara js no ca,,re
aner ~ ne nov, aycant he prnsalition a
f the Wal, ,Intf The fnsHrgeuis are re6Wce
~ ,,,tr,iseian Tho conrrieeion Is of m
o ~ tl,at there has hen M zine einG
1 ,ba destyurtion Of he Sranjsh soU7dr0
tIio i15t ~; ~ IN ~, 49, d, 5'1i,I
w n ,tL,iraly onr for"ea +, am he {sIand
oj,ho, ,,ti+h bonor Nv oi,rsaivas M VIII
ellntl "i.t ~" 49, ~ ~ ''-'' 90 VI Wv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

II must be borne in mind that since
the eession Of Porto Rico mas oeeh uel'leu
u no crincinal markets she had long en-
;nvAd and our tariffs have been continued
sgaInst her products as when she was
under spanish sovereignty Inc markets
Of spain are closed TO her products eN-
cept upon terms TO which me me- e9i me
Cnha which used to buy her cattle and
tobacco without customs duties, now I'M
noses The same duties upon these products
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

The l4th Of December VIII De 1ng IN ~
bundreth anniversary Of me Ie1 tbn r y.
mdim'' has had the priceless advantase OF
me ne " YStch hS beoueathed to the Ameri-
S Can people 1t is an inheritance Mhieh
lime instead of wastins, eontlilu tili ho me
o .hat IN T 1bc Years to come the henginant
Whence i9, M of the Father of His Country may t
IlH even more potent for good than N thf
c ce FnT,; Which is drawing to a close, |
nave been glad to learn thai IN III, m'a ~.
parts Of the country, stnr T pa anniversary,
Er.n, oupurtunitfes Presented
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-09

Presented to this congress aTe s IVUV y yg.
partunities. with them come sreat re re-
Sp Sraases he weight of our obligations TO
t h['e SeoSle. and We must be profoundly
i,s" Aiming only at the public soods; We We
can not err. a right interpretaeoh On ot 't ~
naonio's will and of duty can not iall "
p nsnre wise measures for the welfare OF
Tie islands which have come under Int
t1llhoTitv Of the United States and lnsur'
to he sommon interest and lasting noaol
| NJ orr country Never has this nation haC
more abundant cause than durins wy pt,H
| vear for thankfulness to God for manlloi'
blessings and meroies, for which we max
reyerer,l Acknowledgement ,,,>rrv
Islrned WILLIAM MoKINLEf'
| Executive Mansion, December .. 1871