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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10
Couldn't Understand II.

eyes y said the bachelor, reilec-
tiyeiy. al offended her in some way
but | dida't really know how. You
see her baby was fretflll, and she
explained that he had been cutting
his teeth, whereupon l asked her
whv she let him play with. y
knife .''-Chicago Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10

w. H. Hart, auditor Of state,
saws the increase in the tax dupli-
cate for next year will amount TO
several million dollars, thus giving
an increased revenue. The inlunc-
ton suit of the Pennsylvania rail-
road company ties up the assess
ments made by the tax commission
ers in AZ; counties. Ind. Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10

"What are the race peculiaritie'
OF the Filipinos?' asked the teacher
VINO believes that current history Il
not to be neglected.
They kin race like thunder,
was the prompt reply Of the nev
boy in the district. Detroit Free
Press. n
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10

Flim-"What's your business"
Flam-"Contractor
Flim-"What liner
(. Flam--"Debts. o-Sketchy Bits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10

II you vote for license party you
become accessory to the crime OF
the saloon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-11-10
cambridge Township Trus'
tees Notice.

rhe undersigned, Trustee OF BAN
tfidge township, Dubois county, will at
tend to Township business on SATURDAY
Of every week, at Frank Bets once on
North Main street, between Eighth ano
Ninth, in Jasper. The Township Ii
Srary and Indiana School Books are a
slme place. WILLIAM SHULER, trustee
Aug. 10, 1877.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
FO. ESl PRESERVATION As Related to Irrigation.

1 subject kindred to irrigation and one disscussesi the recent National
 lrriga ion Congress, was the question of forest preservation Many ot the arid regions of the west, which have no forestswithln scores or hundreds of m les of tlt1n: may not at first see the lla ortance to them of forest presefva. tlan, Forests are ihe natural reservoirs 9f tlre country. xlni the very cantlni- anee of the flow of waterih given fiv- e.: may d+pend apon the pre, ervation oi forests alnantaius many miles away. Many ins' s'ances could De pointed out where the cn ting and burning. away of large forest areas have b, en converted preHnlai str, ans into dry beds. in one season and ragIrg turrents in another. The forest has been likened sO a great sponge which absorbs and Eolds the waters of m lting snOws and rains. af fordtnE source for springs and brooks whereas if destroyed. leaving our and slopes bare, these va. ters rush of in torrents, 10 ba followed later hy dry stream beds.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
EAGAR+JOTS.
Eagar. Arizona.

Edgar. Arizona.
 Ocf. 18th, 1899. MtaRIRD.-On last Wadne, day, the. llih inst, nt the residence of the brides parents. Mir. He ry Bntler and Miss Amanda Sade. Pres. D. K. Uiall, off cistings This most worthy young couple have the congratulations 0 their man. Y friends.
 Ltst Friday evening most enjoyable farewell dance was rendered OUT young friend. Mr. Jay Rsncher, who left tnIs morning t0 labor as missionary. III the South Western Statern for the next two years. This most estimabie young man leaves many friends ana well wishers behind.
 Our Threshers are about through. We understand our "crew" will visit St. Johns in the near future. Mr Albert Copeland is finishing bis residence thIe week.
 The potato crop. we believe is turn ing out much better than expected, quite 8 number of the ranchmen are now engaged in digging and bringing ;h m in.
 BUZZ B.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Prevented A Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs, tleaspe Long, of New StraitsvilIa, Ohio, pve, vented dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightfnl cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tired many rnmedIes and incto.s hut steadily grew worse until urged to trv pr Kings New Discovery. One hottie wholly cured her. and she writes fh,s marvellous medicine also cured Mir, Long of 2 severc attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are nositive proof nF the matchiess meri: of this grand remedy, for curing ali throat. chest and lung troubles. Only 50r ann Sl00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at St Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
SHERlFF'S SALE.

Henry Hunin2, plaintif, vs. David K. Udsn aud E l.. q. Udall, defendants. Vndar and hy virtue nt Ex aru,ion or ter of sala and decrae of fnrecla<ure is- shad nut of the District Oonrt of the caunty of Apache Territory of Arizona. on the 9th day of Oct. 1894. in the ahove entitled, action. wherein. Henrv Hun. ing tha ah1ve nsn'i nlaiatiif obtained T IIisn.nt ant .l.sras s4.in4t Dtvid K. Uiill and E. T. ! UiH. wi, of said D,vid x Uiall. dafsnltnfs a. monncink tn Prin. ani Int $lS,292 2s At'v's fee $50)g) and costs 3l3) on said 9th of Oct . 1899. which was on the 9th day oi Oct. 1899. recorded in Iudg. nent Book of said court at Page 3S7. m comm lndei to sell All that cer- Iin iot. pin @ or pirr.el 1f land. situat ed in 'ha cn intv of A3t.he. Territory of
 rizona al l.s:ah.l "a follows to- wifi:
 r',n Worth ore halt f18) of W. w quarter. and s " one fonr rth. (1Iy N W lrtrter of Section eight 's) <. w one fourth (Ni) of S. " quarter of Section i've FIN W one fonrih of s. V arar terof Section forr (4) S..E quarter E1< of Section (5I East nne-half (15l of : w quarter f11) of Section five .r5) s. w Ii Of N E quarter of Secticn eight fS) < E one fourth tl4l of NV quarter f14) of Section eight tS) North one half t1sl of SW qrarter t14) of section eigi,t (3)-NE oaa fourth r4)of NE quarter (AO ot |action eight (3l all in township aigh, (S) N,~tI, of Range Twaptv Nine f2)) east of Gilt all ,lt River Merid- ian. n.'''I,~ Eith III tha inn .nvamants houses, MilIs, Machinery fixtures, water -ishtS. wtt'r nb~e", anl eaSem,ntS 'hereunto he elonging,
 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of Nov 1899 hPtwean tha hour "f 10 o'clock a m ani 4 a''.lork D m to-wit a' 12 c'rlp"k noon nf that dav. a tue "orrt Horse Dpo- of Apl"he County, Territory Of Arizona I vili in oi,esii- ence fo sai(i ordar of sale and decree ot forerlAsure. sell all the right tlttte claim and interest of the ahove named Defen- iants in, of and to the above iescrihad premises or sn .nu.h tlinraof ga may he necessary to satisfy Plaintiffs Jaig- r1ent with interest therann and coS's to the h ghest and hest biti.lar tor cash. in . lawful money of the United States. Dated Oct 9th 1899.
 EDWARD HELLER, Sheriff
 First Publication Oct. 7tk. 1899.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
HOLBROOK LOCALS.

Holbrook, A. T., Oct IS, '99.
 After stay of abont week, Jno. Nelson the extensive shpep9rower went to Heher, where he will make his head = quarters for few weeks.
 CAn.. B,n S,hI+ter. who liAei at St Johns at one time, is rusticatin9 with us. He likes the town aud will stay L ere foratIesst another week.
 Mir Nm. Morgan. of Show Low ArIz. with his two origin children. took he train for Chirsxo. He will return in a. bout \ month.
 Mir. Jul Wetzler of Williams, js in town. helpink his kid brother run rhe establishment. The We,xlers are doIny s flOurishing business.
 Willard Hatch. and hls brother, E.. T. Hatch, are Ia from Taylor. Ariz. Mfr. ] D Smiihaon and son. sIso Mrs l F. Christ"tferson. are representing Woodruff, here to dsv The nbiqnitous Schooiboy Ia painting [ b" town red. Wattron received a con. alignment of cardinal chalk. Kit
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
WATER RIGHTS,
Should Acc mpany Land
 Titles.

It is a remarkable and well estab. lishei fact that in all the countries of the world where the inherent right to use water goes with the title to irTigs- ble land whose communities which practice irrigation are prosperous and successful. while on the other hand those countries or localities Tn which title to landcarriea wsth il no inherent water rlght, necessitating inc purchase of the use of water from cansI com panirs Ill addition to the ownership of the land, show the least development aud rhe-la gesi measure If controversy and depressIon.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
HERE ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS:

l-1. FLUTTER1N0 OF THE EYELIDs AND A TINCLiNC SENSATION ABOVb THE EYES. HUDYAN will relieve this almost immedin tely.
 s-2 TREMBLING or THE LIPS-This is due to the affection of the facial nerves. RDDYAN will restore the nerves to D healthy condition. and the trembling VII!
 LUMP IN THE THROAT-ThIs symptom usually precedes crying spell The feeling Is as though there was . ball in the throat This also Is a nervous symptom which HUDfAN will cause to
 t PALPiTATIoN or THE HEART The heart becomes weakened as the weakly. HUDYAN will strengthen the heart muscle and cause the beats te be- come strong and regular.
 $. SINKING FEELING IN THE PIT OF THE STOMACH-This occurs often and is very annoying. It Is due to the action of the weakened nerves of the stomach. HUDYAN w!ll strengthen the TecuT.
 Women, this is fer you. Remember that HUDYAN cures men and women. It will relieve you of all the above symptoms aad you cen be cured. Doctors have af- forded you some relief. but they have not cured. HUDYAN will effect 2 permanent cure. Take .HUDYAN now: You can get HUDYAN of your druggist for 90 cents per package or 6 packages for ss.50. If your druggist does not keep t. send direct to the iItlDYAN REMEDY COMPANY. San Trancisco or Los Angeles. California. You can consult the doctors of the HlID; may write And tadylce- Nlli be given free. Address
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
ACETKLENE, A GAS.

 B. Independent of Gas ahtf Electric Eight corporations anu own your own lighting plant: The NATIONAL gen. orator does moi have 10 be cared for oft. ener than once in 10 days. It is posi- lively saf. and is recommended hv all Insurance Boards. We light residences, churches, stores, factories and towns st40 per cent tess than. oiher systems with double the Ill minstion. To re- sponsible parties we alil ship machines on thirty days iriai,
 Send for free hoakiet on Aeetylene Gas. We want gaod agents,
 NATIONAL ACETYL.ENE GAS O..
 Buffalo, \. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
HCBYAh REMEDY COMPANY, No. Sf6 South Broadway,
 Los Angeles, Cal Cor. Ssoea:on. Marhes and Efl.s StA.
 San Frcnsissc, c>i.

WANTED-We will pay $12.0O a week salary {" either man or woman tn represent the Midland Monthly Magazine as a subscrip- tinn solicitor. Ths MIDLAND is the same size as McClurea or the Cos
 mopnliian. It is now in its sixth year and is the only Magazine of this kind published In the great Central West. A. handsome pre- mium given t0 each subscriber. Send 10 cents f,r a copy of the Midland and premium list to the TWENTIETH CENTURY, PUBLISHING Co, St. Lnnis. Mo.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

The Territory of Ariznna va. George Smiley. charged with murder. the de fendsnt refused council and pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree. The court therrunon heard evidence to dettrmine the extent nf punishment to h" iInPosed. On Frida. at 9 30 q. m.. 1nigr Sloan affixed the death penalty to the offense and sentenced Smiley 10 he exeruted according to law on Friday. December 10. 1899 -Areus.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

YTT lNTED--sEl ERAL BRIGHT AND HonEST
 w persons to represent us as Mana. GHers in this and rlos by counties. Sal a-v $9o0 a year and expenses. Straight hona-fidP, no more, no less saiary. Posi- iion permanent. 0nr references. any bank in any town. IT is mainly offire work conducted at home. R. ference. Enclose self-addr-ssRd stamped envel- ope. THE DOMINION Company, Dept, 8 |, Chicago.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

l wish to express my thanks to uhe manufacturers of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud DlaIrh9a Remedy, for hav- ing put on the market such wonderful medicine, "ssys W ". Mussingill, of Beaumont, Texas. There gre many thou- slnds of mothers whose children have been saved from attacks of dyssentery and cholera infantum who must also feel thankful. It is for sale ny. St Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
NUTRtUSO ITEMS.
Nutrioso, Arizona,

Nutrioso. Arizona,
 Tuesday. Oct. F. The school in Dist,ict No. ], opened yesterday. with Mir. Woodard as Prln. cIpal Snd Maud Noble as Assistant. We are sorry one Of our old residents Mr. W. D. Face, has moved from our locality to Thatcher on the Gila. We wish him success in his new home. Mir. E. 4. Noble and Mrs. Joshua Gibbons, were here from Alpine Satur. day.
 Evans and John Coleman were in tuyu to day with som. stock whicl. ws understand they are intending to send to the Gila.
 Miss Inqnisitiveness.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand. hnt Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Buckleu's Arnica SaIve. cnres them, also Old Rnenirg and Fever Sores. Clccrs, Rolls, Frions, Corns, Warts, Cpfs. Bruises Burns. scaids ChappFd Hands. Chilhla,ns. Best Pile cure ,on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 9h c's a box. Cure eua. ranteed. Sold by St. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Bisnarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result ofhis splendid health tndomitable will and tremendous ener- gv are not foHnd where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels ara out of order. 1T you want these qualities and the suc- cess they bring, use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25c. at St Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Story of a Slave.

To Q hound hand and foot Enr years hy the. chains Of disease is he worsI form of slavery. George n. Williams Of Marrl ester. Mich. tells how such a slave was made free. He ssys: "Mv wife has teen so helpless for five years that she reHld not turn over in bed A= lone. After using two bottles nf Fl. C. trlc Bitters, she is wonderfully imprnv. cd and ahle to io hnr own work '' Tuis supreme remedy for female dis eases qniekly cures nervnnsness. mel. sncholy. slceplessness. headache, back ache. fainting and dizzy epelis. This miracle working medicine is godsend tn weak. sickly. rurdown people. Ever V bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold hy St. Johns Drn. Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

On tie l0ih Of December, 1897, Rev. s. A. Donahoe, pastor N E. Church, South. Pt PIeaSant. " Va, conirar ed severe rold wh ch WAS attended from the leginning by violent coughing He says: "After resorting to & nnmhcr of so-called specifics usually kept in the honse. to no purpose. Purchased Il bottle of Chamberlain, s Cough Remedy which aried like charm. l most cheer fully rerommen it tD the public" For sale by St. Johns Dug Ca.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

FrancIs Bacon Pianos. established in New Vol k l7s9, made hy the oldest firm inthe United States: strictly high grade in every respect, equal to any piano made and at very moderate prices, taking into consideration the quality of these mag nific mt instruments. General western uffice. Howard W. Foote & Co, 307-309 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Agents for Ari- zona, St Johns Drug Co, St. Johns, :,i4
 Write for prices catalogue etc.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

It is rumored that g petition is a- round asking that the death sentence of Eugenio Mata be eCmmu,ed to life Imprisonment
 Most everyone thinks 1t win he dpffi cult O get the signatures of the Jury to that document.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

cure TOT tnSfn.
 Uys:eria can b4 perfectly and per- manently cured, no matter how far advanced it may be. H U D Y A N will cure hySteria. IiUDYAN will re- i:eve you of every symptom. The re- lief Is not only temporary II Is permanent. HUD- VAN will restore the v Q a k e n e d nerves to a heai- thy condition and the symptoms will disa ppear. HUD- TAN Is the rem. esiy you want. HCDYAN Is for
 men and women.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Bryan has invaded Kentuky. Won der If he will storm Clay County? If he does, may be he'll "ketch" the Ketchums al d maybe they'll "ke,ch- im".
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Tax Collectors Notice.
TAXES FOR 1899.

Notice is hereby g;vf n that tho Dup picate As- scssment Roll of Al ache county. Ar'snna Terri te-y. for he year 1898. 2 HOW in my Dos sessisn fer the col'ectio of ths taxes ieyied
 Taxes will b. q llneuent e. th third No day of December. 1s3g, and unless paid on that dly CT prior thereto. five per cent will be added to the amOunt thereof as penalty.
 Taxes are now due, and may be paid at my of {; e in St Johns. Apache county. Ariz ,t any tine within office hours. until December 18th, ISee-
 B scHUsTFR. Tax olletor.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

MF and Mrs, E. Earth left Tuesday for San Rafael. New Mdxico. to visit Ars. RsFih's hrotier Mir. M, I.andsva- so, Mrs. Landavaso ,lied flaw days ago. NIT and Mrs Rarlh will coniole with their hereaved kinsm1n,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

The Boer-English war is on. This will serve for a subject nn which our howlrrs may howl, and mavhe filipino war will get breathing spell.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

There are many conflicting reports concerning the different Hsttles be. tween inc Bners and English. The English seem to have the advantage.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Deput, SueriiFC il. Sharp. returned Tnes,l v from Yuma whither he went with Sheriff Reeler to turn over Apac. he County's delegation to the pen.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
St. Johns. Arizona, s-p embcr 2 I'd. 1899.

TO THE DE ,F.-A rlcil iady. cured of her Deafness and Noises fn ihe Head by Dr. Eichufs"n's Artificial Ear Drums, gave SI0.CG0 to this Institute so that deal people unable to procure the ear Drums may have them free. Address No Is3. The Institute, Long. cott," Gunnersbury, London, w., Eng land.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
POST OFPTCF

JErRY GONZALES. ?. VI oHre horrs Open f- m {. Y, unt 6PM. On SunaayR rom 7fo sAN. Naii .oSes gnIng cast and Sest af 2. ?. ". Going soufh at 7A.H.
 r P F-sHEa. NEwsP PAPFR ADvER :. tIsing Agent 2 Merchants' E~change BuiidiHg. San Frapcisco. Ia onr authorized agent. This pHperi kept pn file In his offIce.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
You may miss it.

Mir. E. Kaiser the Photographer viii only stay here a short tune and make you First Glass Cabinet Photographs al S3.0G per dozen. all work guaranteed and he don't charge anything extra for resitting where Photo fs not first class. Come early and give him time to hn- isI' his work as in oIher lsces the rush wilI always be-when he ia read, 10 20.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Mir. Gusiav Becker and wife spant two ar thr days in St. Jnhrs thie week NIT Becker was receiving wool which he hal bought a STO. 50 per cwt. |.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Prof. Thos. J. EastoD. of the Tnle vas admitted to practice law before the bar of Arizona, during District Court hero
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

INDIGESTION, resulting from weakness of the stomach; is relieved by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great stom- ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Sir l. o. Diggs, Ex-editor of the Hartviie. Mo. l1emncrai. spent part of the week in this city, He left Thurs. day for dear old Mo.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

The Yankee Yacht, Colnmbia had no trouble in defeating the Shamrock. So the ''cup" is safe
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

It Is a veSetable remedy and has no had effect on Inc system. Study your symp- toJns carefully. When you have done go. use uUDYAN and then tell your friends what 1t has done for you,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
HYS1ERIA

Is purely e nervous disorder and all the
 symptoms are Of nervous origin. Many women afflicted with hysteria continue 10 sufseF because they think that there % no
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

SPRAYED from St. Johns, Aris in the Spring of '96 one ay mare. ahout l2 VT old now, weight about 105o lbs has large sunkeu scar on front-Of Jeff sTtonl'ier. branded diamond and il half on left thigh and figure 8 on left jaw She was followed hy hay male rnlt brandedquarter circle six on Iefl thigh A suitable reward will he pald for the rrtnrn of above described animals Q, for inform It'on leaiiny 10 their recov cry.
 FRED NELSON.
 St. Johns.
 Arizona
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Great Cures proved by thousands of testimonials show that Hood Sar. sapariila possesses power to purify, vitalize and enrich the blood.
 Hoods Pills are the only pills tc be taken with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
DR. IT. REEVE JOHNSON, GONZALES BUILDING. Sr. JOHNS
 ARIZONA.
ALFRED RUIZ,

A TTORNEY 1T LAW. CISTR1CT ATToR - ney of ApNrho c0"nfv. Office in the Court House. St Johns, Arizona
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

T: C.. Montoya yesterday sued for di, w.rce aSaanst his wife. Perfecis 5 Mon .foya. in Judge Crunplcker's conrt. The p;aintiit was represented hy E. V. Chaves. while N c. 0r:iz and ". C. Heacock appeared for the defendant. The plaintiff was granted tiuai derree. " Albuquerque D, Tnocral.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
Local Aa $ of taa Week.

4 position wanted ny College man. as instructor either in a privats family or iH pahlice school
 sinte salary. Address, P. o. Box No. S4. Jeanerette, La.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Hon. Alfred Rriz rr'urned Sunday from Holhrnok. where hc had been al. tending court.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Mir. Chae. F. Wilthank of ST ringer vile WAS III town Wednesday proving mp on ms claim.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

WRITE FOR CIRCULARS sssEs ss9x,ng 4 t4s :. dIsi if Sewing Machines we manufacture a-d their prices petore you purchase any other. yHG NEW HOME SWING MAeHiEE CO
 GRANGE, MASS. NCnion Square, N r. Chicago. III. St Louis, Xo peias. lex San FTancisoS. Cal Atlanta. Ga
 sc9 BALE "
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

Miss Inqpisitiveness
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-26

The Hartman party. which spent a
couple OF months last summer In Alaskan
waters, visited Fort Tongass on their re-
turn, and from the deserted village where
the Seattle totem pole was obtained seized
some fifteen or sixteen totem poles. which
they proceeded to load on their steamer.
the George W. Elder. and carry away.
Mr. Hartman has presented one OF the
poles to the Academy of Sciences in San
Francisco This pole is described as be-
ing OF cedar. thirty-five feet in length.
and very old. mo one knows the exac.
age of the pole, but IL Is said 10 be- very
old. Moss clings TO II in many places -
II IS singular that the Indians of Fox
islas,d, who are said tn hold their totem
poles In such high veneration that they
viii not put a price upon them. have not
missed those taken by the Hartman
party. or. II they have missed them. do
no- consider them worth inauiring about
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-26
t seems that Admiral Dewey. who has

II seems that Admiral Dewey. who has
personal knowledge Of all the facts. and
the members of the Philippine commits
sion. who spent months making careful
investigation of conditions prevailing in
the islands prior TO she declaration of war
against Spain by this country. continu-
ing down to period long after Aguinaldo
had declared himself dictator and made
war upon the American troops. are either
themselves deceived or are attempting
to deceive the public when they solemnly
declare that at no time was there an
alliance. offensive or defensive. entered
into between the Filipino leader and rep
resenfatives of the United States. Land
Commissioner Bridges. from his head
quarters at Olympia. has investigated the
matter and finds there was such an alli-
ance. Aguinaldo says there was such an
alliance. and his testimony is conclusive
proof to Mr.. Bridges mind that Admiral
Dewey and the Philippine commissioners
ara not TO be believed.