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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

The beautiful girl had parted forever
from the only man she ever really loved,
and she was even sadder than was usual
with her upon such occasions.
They tried to comfort her.
s'There are always good fish left In
the sea, they urged.
eyes, but when you catch them they
turn out to be lobstersl' she exclaimed
bitterly, thereby showing that after all
q persons hair may curl naturally
without rendering person entirely de-
void of senae. Detroit Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06
Your Nerves Will kin You

II you neglect them. The moment your
nervous system become impaired, your
vital organs fail to perform their functions
properly, and the dangerous diseases fol-
low. Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea
is an immediate and permanent cure for
nervous prostration, nervous exhaustion,
constipation, Indigestion, headache, and
diseases Of the blood, liver, and kidneys.
w. d. Heald, Stafford Springs, or g. L.
Phillips, South Coventry, will give you q
trial package free. Large package, 25c. /
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06
The Chicago Grocery

Thinks that during the extreme hot
weather of July and August its patrons,
and those to be, will appreciate our short
heading and long list Of very low prices.
One and all can come to our store and
take away the following goods, without
even the effort Of asking the price, by just
naming the articles wanted, as follows:
4 lbs of Good Rice for .... 24c
lbs. of Best Rice for 24c
lb. best Evaporated Apples, 13c
Id. full Cream Cheese, 13c
lbs. good Milk Crackers CSC
8 lbs. good Sugar Cookies, CSC
lbs. good Gingersnaps, csc
12k lbs best Fat Pork, $1.OO
Best skinned Hams, per h., 12c
Our Famous Boneless Corn Beef, per lb, &c
49, N 'O N''''' O'''' N'--' '5 Sc
SO lbs. Coarse Fine Salt, 35c
1b lbs. Ice Cream Salt, 1Oc
box Sun Paste Stove Polish, &c
package Rising Sun Stove Polish, &c
bars Swifts Pride Soap, CSC
12A-lb bag stones Entire Wheat Flour, 35c
cans best Sweet Corn, $50
2 cans Steak Salmon, csc
Alb. package Swift washing Powder, 17c
1h-lb. package Ivorine washing Powder, 1Oc
2-lb. package quaker oats, 10c
Fruens, new wheat food, and 1t is fine, per h.,
sc
! can Boiled Mackeral 15c
double-sheets sticky fly paper, &c
bars Swift Wool Soap, 25c
1-pint bottle 1ne Pickles, 10c
lbs. 4-Crown Raisins, CSC
But why enumerate? Our store Is COM
plete, and each and every item is sold at
bed rock prices.
THE EHIChC0 CRnCERV
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

BIsMARK's IRON NERVE was the result
OF his splendid health. Indomitable will
where stomach, Liver, kidneys and Bow.
els are out Of order. IF you want these
qualities, and the success they bring, use
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only 25c.
Sold by A. q. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

Brazil is Portuguese term derived
from braza, "a live coal. relative to
the red 6yewoOd, with which the couo-
FRY ahOunds
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

woMEN's PIQUE sK1RTs-very special
b. $1.25, $1.5O, $1.75
MISSES WHITE DUCK sKIRTs-14, 1e and
18-year sizes, with trimming Of broad red and
SOsso%@ StSs hands at the $1.75 each
MISSES CRASH SKIRTS-14, 18 and 1s-year
sizes, with blue and. white braid trim
ming 6f 40 4
MISSES, STRIPED WHITE, BLUE DUCK
SKIRTS, with two rows OF white braid ct
bottom $2.06 each
WoMEN's WHITE DUCK SKIRTS with blue
braid trimming So. 80 each
wOMENS CADET BLUE DENIM SKIRTS
with black and white braid trimming
SO 90 each
woMEN's WHITE PlQUE SKIRTS, lace stripe
open WORK ene0'- So. 90 each
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06
Shirt Waists.

Women's shirt waists OF
very pretty summer percales,
laundered cuffs and detach-
able collars to match-regu-
lar soc goods-at
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06
$1.26 each

We are just now making a
new and immense display of
the very latest summer wash
skirts for women and misses
duck, pique, denim, etc.
The following values are
special.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06
Wo1r1en's
Neckwear.

New and fine line of white
lace net scarfs-very fashion
able.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

Women's fine white, pink
and blue lawns with white
embroidered yoke, laundered
white linen cuffs and detach-
able collar
$1.25 each
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06


lighting
will
The
Friday D. #. BURRITT, Gen Manager.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

S1c~~aG,aSxaS~x x@S<<SA @AN@z@SS
Springfield, July, 1879.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

White lawn stocks with
lace net aprons-5oc goods
81 lac each
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-06

Any ofI1cer having the custody of any person
arrested for q violation of any law relating to
bicycle used by such person, release such person
from custody 1t shall be the duty OF the officer
tfon to the proper prosecuting offfcer Of the Of
fence for which such person has been arrested.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
The RAYAGEA OLE GRIP

That modern seourge, the Clip,
poisons the air with its fatal germs, sc
that no home is safe from its ravages,
but muItitudes have found sure pro-
lection against this dangerous malady
in DR.. Kings New Discovery. When
you feel a soreness in your bones and
muscles, have ehilis and fever, with
sore throat. pain in the back of the
head, catarrhal symptoms and stub
born cough you may know you have
the Grip, and that you need DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t will promptly cure
the worst cough, heal the infamed
membranes, kill the disease germs and
prevent tie dreaded after effects of
the mslsdy. Prise so cts and $1.00.
Money back il not cured. A trial bot
10 fire o at MeCrum Drug Go.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
LUCKY NUMBER THIRTEEN.

Western Recorder: There are thir-
cen different SORTS OF Baptists in the
United Slater. Thirteen il q '1usky
number. The favorjts chapter in the
epistles is the 18th chapter Of the 1st
Corinthians, which chapter Is divided
into 13 verses. Paul wrote 13 epistles
to which hIs name is affixed in the
New Testament, There were 10 pres
emit at the institution OF the Lords
supper. Christ and his apostles formed
q band of IL as thy event about do
ing good" There were 10 colauios
that form d the United State, and
there ate 10 stripes on the flag Of the
Tn on.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
ROCK RIDGE
CENTRAL KERR'S CREEK.
January %, 1899.


Bruce Lam has gone to the Warm
S prings where he will engage in busl-
ness.
Miss Agnes Penick is visiting her
ster, Mrs. VIM. r. Laird, OF Danville.
The many friends Of Mrs. Tom Kerr,
are glad to see her out again after
having been confined to her room for
SO long with broken leg.
We are very sorry to lose the etf-
Gent principal of our graded school,
and hope that she will soon be well
again.
The ladies OF Ebineezer church will
give an oyster supper at Mrs. Caroline
McKemy's on Whistle Creek, Friday
night, January 9th. A "cake walk"
and other amugements are on the pro-
gramme. All are invited to be present
and literally patronize the ladies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
GILMORE'S MILL.
January 20, 1899.
W

Warren and James Tomlin, Of Hot
Springs, Va, who were visiting their
uncle, D. H. Swartz, returned home
first of the week.
Miss Bessie Barger, of near Glasgow,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. 9.
Mitchell, of cur vicinity.
Warren Hamilton, of Clifton Forge,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. W. Gil
more, OF our city.
Messrs. Mitchell and O'Conner, Of
Springwood, were in the city Sunday,
guests OF T. B. Young.
The boys Of our city are organizing
string band.
E. N. Chiles spent Sunday at the
Natural Bridge. JAKEy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
GRIPS RAVAGES DOOMED.

So much misery and SO many deaths
have been caused by the Grip, that
every one should know what wonder
iul remedy for this maladyis found in
DR.. Kings New Discovery. That dis
tressing stubborn cough, that inaames
your throat, robs you Of sleep, weaker
your system and psyes the way FIR
Consumption is quickly stopped by
this matches cure. If YOU nave
chills and fever, pam in tie back e
the head, soreness in bones and mus
cles, sore throat and that c,vgh th
grips your threat like vice, yea
eed DR.. Kings New Discovery to
ure your Grips prevent Pne I'm IA
Consumption. Price so ,ts. and
100 Money back if not cured. l.
al bottle free at McCrum Drug c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
A LAMPLIGHT COMPANION.

Between now and Spring time there will b
many opportunities Of an evening to read VI
up on the different portions Of the Great
Northwest.
TO this end the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway Co. has printed tor free
distribution to Eastern farmers a number OF
illustrated instructive pamphlets regarding
the various States traversed by It's lines,
In sending your address to W. Il. Powell,
General immigration Agent, Old Colony
Building, Chicago, ILL.,, please say II your
preference is for information about Wisson-
sin, Iowa, Minnesota, Northern Michigan or
North Dakota
No charge for pamphlets OF for replying to
all inquiries about any section Of the Great
West.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
FAIRFIELD.
j snuary 10, 1899.

January 10, 1899.
Miss May Hyde is visiting relatives
and friends in Roanoke.
Mrs. Ellen Toppin is very sick al
this writing. She has been sick for
some time and was improving fast when
she had a relapse, and is now very i'll.
We hope she may soon be well again.
Our new merchants, Wallace and
Brother, have opened their store and
are showing fine assortment of goods.
Judging from the start they have made
We predict great success for them.
Mrs. "Gum" Lee who has It en- very
low for some time, is now improving
slowly.
On Tuesday night, January 10th,
while participating in d,nce at the
residence of Mr.. Copper, at Riverside,
Will am Patterson, young man "A
years Of age, fell dead in the floor in
the midst of the dance, a victim of
heart disease, caused by over exertion.
The deceased was a son of George
Patterson, of tLis vicinity, and leaves
his father and two brothers to mourn
for him. The stricken family have the
sympathy of the whole G. immunity as
was shown by the largo attel dance at
'he funeral and interment. The fun
eral services were conducted i'll the
Methodist church 10y R,v. d. E, Ken
Zig, Of Stusrt's Draft, md the inter
nent was made in the Fairfield c,n.e-
cry. Xxx
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
TRIBUTE TO STONEWALL JACK
SON.

A prayer made by a clergyman at
the unveiling OF the Stonewnll Jack
son monument in New Orleans says
the Buff,lo Commercial, ended with
these peculiar words "When in Thine
incrutable decree it was ordained tina
the c. dfcdeIacy should fall, it became
necessary for Thee 10 remove Thy
servant Stonewall Jackson.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
EXCURSIONS.

Tao c 40. r. II. will run excursions
f ON Huntington, Basic City and ID
terme late stations on Feb. lG, March
16, April % and May IS, to Washing
ton, d. G. The rate from Lexington
will bo $500, Stanton, SIS IS. Thi,
rate include cost of B " o ticket l. Y
ington to Staun on and return md
round trip stau ton Transfer, Ii k
cts good for ten days, Apply to S. o.
Campbe |, Ticket Agent, Lexington,
Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
SCRIBNER'S
MAGAZINE
For 1899

Governor ROosevelts "The Rough Riders
illustrated serial, and all his other wal
writings.
Robert Louis Stovensons Letters never
before published), edited by Sidney Colvin.
Richard Harding Davis; Stories and spec
al articles.
Rudyard Kipling Henry Van Dyke
William Allen White and many Others.
Short stories.
George w. Cables new serial story OF New
Orleans, "The Entomologist" - Illustrated
by Herter.
Senator Hoar's "reminiscences illustrated.
Mrs John Drew's Stage "reminiscences
illustrated.
Joel Chandler Harriss new collection of
stories. "The Chronicles OF Aunt Mlnervy
Ann.
Qs short serial, "a Ship Of Stars"
Robert Grants Search Light Letters
Common.Sense Essays.
Sidney Lanier's Musical Impressions.
G. ID. Gibson's The Seven Ages OF Amerl-
can Woman-and other notable art features
by other artists
The full, illustrated prospectus, including
description OF the above, sent free to any
address The Magazine is So. 90 a year; 25c
a number. Charles Scribner's Sons, 153-157
Fifth Avenue, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25

The Cuban insurgen at SANTA %
have refused to work any longer f.,
their "deliverers." for rations, and
threaten to take up their m,chets, re
turn to the mountaius and renew their
lootings, burnipgs and outrages, and
well-informed army officers ray it will
require fifty thousand men to make
them behave themselves. But that
that is an underestimate, is proved by
the fact that two h ndred thousand
Spanish soldiers could not enforce law
and preserve ord,r am ng item.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
THE DEADLY GRIP.

Is,aga abroad IN the land. The
air you breath may be full Of its faial
germs! Don't neglect the Grip" q
you wi open the door to Pneumonia
and Consumption and invite death. It's
sure signs ale chills with feyers, head
ache, dull heavy aims, mucous dis
charges fl ON the l ose, sore throal and
never-let-g cough. Don't waste lrCc.
ious time treating this cough with
irochts, tabl is. crpoor. cheap syrups.
Cure it at once with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the iLtallible remedy for
bronchial troubles. 1t kills the disease
6 srme, heals the lungs and prevents
the dreaded alter effects from the
Price go cts, and S1C0.
Money back if not cured. A trial bot
tie free at McCrum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
WE ARE PROSPEROUS.

Dun'u Review Of Trade says: Stocks
are gaining much by heavy specula-
ton; traffic of railroads unsurpassed;
clearing s remarkable. showing gain
OF A per cent. Boots and shoes not
70 active. Only a moderate demand
for WOODEN manufacture; large demand
for COTTON goods; iron and steel lead
all business, value and prices advanced,
exports large; wheat exports have in
creased every month since August.
Exports OF corn equal TO last years,
which was unprecedented. The record
of failures are 249, against 374 last
year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
GOLD TO- LAR THE STANDARD.

". ellington, Jan q. The House
Coin4..e, Weights AMI lJoos re, Com
mite" to-day, by u atrict parry vote,
ordered favorable Ioport IN tie sub
stitlte for Representative Hills bill to
fix the STANDARD of value in 81 United
states "uI for oth'r purpose.
The bill provides, in substance, that
the standard Of value in The Unibed
States shall be- tho gold dollar; that aIl
contracts existing and in the future
shol! be computed in reference to tina
standard; that there's be established
IN the Treasury a department of issue
and redemptionj that the greenbacks
shall be re.h ed, and upon retirement
tha' g Id bill shall be substituted there
after. No 5 liver dollars are TO be
hereafter coined except from bullion in
the Treasury; the Secretary CT the
Treasury, in his discretion, to con sill
yer into subsidiary coin as public urg-
ency demands, and the recoinage of
old, worn, uncurrent subsidiary coin
without special appropriation therefor;
such coinage Of bullion to be concur
rent with the retirement of Treasury
note, the anne as if coined into silver
dollars, and the coinage Of such subsi-
Diary coin not to be limited to $50. OOO;-
OO0.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
Six YEARS TIE TINE.

The comIa any is authorized 10 con-
tract CT the completion of II 10 cana
within six years, the payments are r'rtrlc
ted $2O,OOO,OOO annually. The canal
S to be large enough "for H. Ia" ct
ea-going vessels, at a costnot 10 Y
coed the estimates of the Ell gil, cre, d
not to exceed $115,0OO,OOO.
This amount Is made q pernan il
appropriation for the work, to lie liei
as occasion may require. The b Il
givfs the G overnment lien upon tie
property to secure the repayment OF
the moneys advanced, and the Presi-
dent is EN- Empowered to declare forfeiture
Of the property to the United States
without the necessity of judicial or
uther asce rtainmert. Thereafter full
title is to to rest in The government OF
the United States.
The President ia authorized to sus-
pend payments at any time. The
President is also authorized to secure
and change in modification OF the terms
OF the oneetsion, either from the con-
cessionaries or from Nicaragua and |
Costa Rics.
In case of failure in such negotiation
the President is empowered to nego-
tate for another route across the 18TH
mus. He is further requested to open
negotiations for tie abrogation of the
Bulwer treaty or any other
treaty found to be in existence and
standing III the way Of the construc-
of tho canal.
The neutrality of the canal is guar
anteed, but the right t, protect it
,ga INST the interruption OF business
between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
IF the United States is reserved
At 1870 p. m, tho Senate went into
executive session and at 4:42 p. m, ad-
burned.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
SUCKLIN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped
Hands, Chilblain,, Corns, and alllJkin
and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
10 give perfect satisfaction or money
efunl,d. Price 25 cents per bxo.
or sale by MsCrum Drug Ce.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
NEARLY A CLASH AT MANILA

A Filipino lieutenant, imagining that
bis men had been insulted by some
American sentries, ma, cheda company
of forty armed atives to the lines OF
the Americans last Friday afternoon,
aud tee sentries, six in number, OF the
Montana Regiment. in obedience to or.
deis, retired 10 the outpost in order 10
avoid trouble. The Filipinos dsploysd
in the cane break and assumed deter.
mined attitude. Lieutenant Jansen
who was in command Of the post
slegraphad TO the brigades headquar-
tiers and Major General Otis personally
investigated. The Filipinos were ex.
cited. The Filipino captain was sum-
moned, and he also was excited. He
admitted that the Filipino lieu! enant
had exceeded his authority.
His men were drawn up in linesalut
ed, courtesies were exchanged, and the
Filipinos retired.
The incident shows the tendency o.
The Filipinos to disregard pickets,
knowing that the Americans are not
willing to commence hostilitis..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25

Prof. s. T. Ford, OF Baltimore, will
deliver a lecture at the University
Chapel this evening at $50 tor the
benefit Of tie atheletic association.
Toe time is put that late SO as not to
interfere with the prayer meetings.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
When a man begins to advertise.

When q man begins to advertise.
It means he's full Of enterprise;
He's got the bsrnacles off his back,
And shows his fellows where they lack,
The old mossbacks may growl and kick,
But the advertiser "gets there" quicb,
Providing all his wares are "straight, ;,
Reasonable in price and up-to-date.
Truth and facts must be the rule;
For the people now you cannot fool,
Since in this age they read and think, .
And follow the light of printers ink.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25

| dealers i'm LeXington) in genuine bite u
Gal OIL and we can prove this fact.
| CHRISTMAS is near, and the question Of
| y the day is: What shall giye--Y
Let us offer few suggestions.
japanese Ware
In beautiful gold and floral decorations.
| Only small lot; but every piece thing Of
beauty. These things always touch the
heart Of housekeeperi
| GlOres.
Nothing more useful or appropriate as a
| gift than good pair Of Gloves. 4 nice as.
sortmcnt OF CentcmcIi's and other good
| makes. Also a large line Of Jersey and
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves and Mtts, for
| ladies, for children and for men.
POcLstbOokS and Purses.
All kinds-for little people and for big;
for little money and for more. Black, tan,
green, alligator. Also a nice lot Of Ladies
hatelaine Bag 6.
HandkerchicfS.
We cannot do justice TO this beautiful
stock, consisting as il does II everything
from the filmy lace handkerchief for the
daintiest miss, TO the heavy cotton bandana.
We mention specially:
Pretty embroidered, imitation htmstitch
handkerchiefs at &C.
All pure linen, hemstitchCd. Ice.
Pure linen, embroidered and hemstitchei,
15c.
Pure linen, ombl oidercd and lcmstitchod.
finer, 20 and 2jc.
Pure linen, lace insertion and edge, Bee.
and so on, up to y 60 each
Gents pure silk initial, Gee
Gents "Japonette" initial, Ice. he
prettiest thing on the market for the price,
Table CorerS, Rugs, Etc.
\ handsome lot Of Table Covers in che.
=, lille and tapestry, Portiers Rugs, Blankets,
omforts, Bedspreads, etc.
Reduced Prices in Dress Goods.
large lot some were 30. some IS. 37I.
40 Al and soc; all 20 now at 2jc. per yard.
\ rare opportunity TO secure genuine tar
gain in nice dress pattern at small cost
Fur CoHdrettcS and FEATHER B0as and
Collars, FdsciadtorS anil Hoods.
Knit Skirts and Woven Skirts. In the
after, We have "A full-sized halfwool skirt
# Soc; rare thing.
GROCERIES.
II you want nice fresh Groceries give Us i
rial. We guarantee the quality of every
rticle, and you will find our stock embraces
verything seasonable.
laisins, Plum Pudding
Curants, Preserved Ginger,
Citron, AHnce Neat,
Nuts, Olives and Olive Oh.
Candies, CJcoanuts.
Figs. Clanbelries.
Malaga Grapes, Edam hecse.
Oranges, Pineapple Cheese. Lemons,
etc, etc, etc.
The finest New Orleans Molassos we ever
ld
Try one can -four White House Coffee
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25
en- SS :"W,',ATEPASSES
THE CANAL BILL
ONLY SIX VOTES CAST AGAINST
1T

The Nicaragua Canal bil as it p issed
continues the name of the Maritime
Canal Company. 1t provides for the
issuance Of l 100000 shares OF Ct ell al
500 each. The cana C ompanyis T.
quired to call in all the stock issu, d ex
cept that held by the Nicaragua an
Costa Rican government. The COM
pany is also required to redeem and
cancel all bonds and scrip h re ofo' 9
issued by the company, and to satisfy
all cash liabilities.
To enable the company to coAply
with this requirement, treasury war
rants to the amount of 100000 are
authorized, with aprovIso to the effect
that only SO much Of the amount tha'l
be paid as shall he required to pay tie
actual cash value of the rights priv
leges, and property at the time of the
payment, the value to be determined
by commissioners to be appointed by
the President. This being done. u
Secretary of the Treasury is autho lied
10 subscribe for 925, 1000 shares O. the
cempany's ztock for the government of
the United States.
The preset members of the Board
OF Directors are then to re ign and a
board of seven is to be apo ID n
their stead, consisting of five n behalf
Of the United States and one each il
behalf OF Nicaragua ard Costa Ricl.
The directors on be half of The I'm
States are to be appointed by the Pros
ident aud confirmed by the Senate. No
two Of them Az to be residents of any
enc State, AM 10 perScn who "a
here. ofore been intere. ted in the Gu a
company is to be appointed 10 his Of
Zee. They are also prohibit Il from
oein e interested il contracts on tie
canal. Each Of the directors, exc.i
he President, is to r,ceiv> $4,000 Ter
year, and tie president is to receive
$4,000. All travelling expenses are TO
20 paid. Annual reports are required.
There is provision against decla,-
ng dividend except rpon the net earn
ngs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25

The squabblss among our army
officers in Cuba Furnish another argu-
ment against our undertaking the per-
msnent government OF the Philippines.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-25

"Like master like man." Eagan
knew of SO many humilistions placed
upon Miles by Alger that be thought
be could safety add a few himself.