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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.: John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the suoJect, is
narrated by him as follows: 81 was IN
mos dreadful condition. My skin was al
most yellow, eyes sunken tongue coated,pa
C ntinnally in back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day. Ihree
physic ans had given me up. Fortunately,
Trend advised trying Electric Bitters; and
to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle
made decided improvement. l continued
their use for three weeks, and am now vel!
man. know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one should
tail to try them. Only 80 cts. guaranteed al
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Of three toes and two arteries. DIR. Rice
dressed it.
Mrs. l.. ID. Lowe is able to be out after sew
erai weeks of severe illness
Mr., and Mrs. Cyrus Harding and little
boy visited in Hipsdale, N. H., last week
The selectmen are fixing the main roads
through the town, as they were very much in
need OF repairs and our commissioner has so
much other business to attend to that he can
not find time to do it. They have laid stone
wall in the spring at the watering trough
near Joel Leonard's in the place Of the old
tub that was there.
Bert Allen is taking his vacation from the
store this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
ANDOyER.

Mrs. Susan Hewitt of Athens visited at F.
G. Ways last week.
DIR. and Mrs. r. D. and DR.. and Mrs. F. o.
Stoddard took a trip to Dandy and Benning-
ton last week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Fuller and baby spent
part of last week at Springfield.
Mrs c. s. Leonard, Laura and Annie Of
Simonsville were guests of Mrs. j. Rounds
one day last week.
c. NJ Gutterson took trip to Weathers-
field on Saturday.
c. E. spaulding spent Sunday at South
Londonderry.
Mrs M. A. Stoddard is having her house
newly painted. The painters are from Ches
ter.
Mrs. Alice Wylie is home from New Yorl
for few weeks.
G. E. Spaulding is home for few week,
putting new stills under the house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
ACMORTH.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. Cram of Bridge
port, Conn.,, are at their residence in this vii
lage for few weeks stay.
William Brooks of Holyoke is with his sis
ter, Mrs. H. N. Hayward
w. L. Woodbury. of Westfeld, Mass is at
the old homestead here.
John Graham of Ludlow is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. l.. q. Woodbury..
Henry Gray of Palmer, Mass, is visiting at
Oliver Chapin's.
Dana Hayward of Marlboro, Mass, is visit
ing at George Bailey's.
Word has been received here Loting the
death at Hawkins, Texas, of Charles Warner,
who was q native of Acworth and the second
son of the late Maj Daniel Warner, who for
many years resided on Derry Hill. Mr..
Warner for several years resided in the west
but for dozen or more years past had been
in Texas, where he was engaged in the lum
Der business. He was aged 70 years. OF his
fathers family only one brother survives him,
Daniel of this town.
Charles Dyer of Brookline, Mass, Joined
his family at H. r. Meals last Saturday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
ALSTEAD.

Mrs. G. T. Kenrick and children of WAL
pole are visiting her mother, Mrs. G. E,
Cooke.
Miss Bessie Farr of Holyoke, Mass, Is the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Lucia Turner.
Prof. j. A. Tufts of Exeter and two sons
are visiting his father, T. Tufts.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. L. Murdough are at Camp
Echo for q week.
GA Cooke of Boston is visiting relatives
in town.
| Miss Bessie Nash Is spending q week ct the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
August Flower.

1T is surprising fact, Says Prof. Houtoon
that in my travels in all parts of the world
for the last ten years, I have met more people
having used Green's August Flower
deranged liver and stomach and for
constipation. l find for tourists and sales
men, or tor persons filing office positions,
where headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green's An
gust Flower is grand remedy. 1t does not
lnlure the system by frequent use and is ex-
cellent for sour stomach and indigestion"
Sample bottles free at drug store of W. d.
knowlton Co., Walpole, N. H.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
DRINK dRAlN.O.

after you have concluded that you ought not
to drink coffee. 1t is not medicine but doc
tors order it, because it is healthful, invigo-
rating and appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown color and
tastes like the finest grades of coffee and costs
about IA as much. Children like it and
thrive on it because it is genuine food drink
containing nothing but nourishment. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O, the new food drink.
10 and 25c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
Bellows Falls Times
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2s, 1899.
State News.
A Bad Girl.

The dis'ppearar ce of Edith FAIR, II years
old, daughter o. Mrs. f. H. Farr of Bra tie
telegram from Buffalo SAYING that the girl
was all right, but homesick. The girl had
been traced 10 Deerield, Mass where, in
company with lame man, supposed to be
Claude Tharde. she had bought tickets for
Rochester, N. Y. At Rochester the baggage
was checked to Buffalo. 1t is thought the
girl had hopes of getting theatrical employ.
ment, as Tharde is an actor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
TRY 1T !!
N. {. Telephone & Telegraph CT
George P. Hammond, Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of
George Hammond, late of Rockingham.
in said District deceased GREETING.
Whereas, J.F Alexander Jr., Administrator
upon the estate of George T. Hammond late of
Rockingham, in said district, deceased has
filed his petition in this Court setting forth
that the sale of the whole of the Real Estate
of said deceased will be beneficial to the
heirs and all persons Interested
therein and praying for license to sell the
same, and at the same time filed in this
Court what purpoHts to be the consent in
to such sale. Whereupon 1t Is ordered that
the same be heard at the session of said
Court to be held at the Probate Office in Bel
lows oows Falls on the I'd day OF september,A.D
1899, when and where you may be heard in
the premisesIf you see cause.
ZINA FL. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
BARTONsYILLE.

the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. F. Day. Louis
and Arthur Day we're home over Sunday.
Misses Myric and Clara Bailey of Proctors-
vile, who have been visiting in Rockingham
and Bartonsville, have returned home.
Mrs. L. Cory and daughter of Proctorsville
also Mrs. John Dorand and her sister OF
Chester were recent guests at A. L. Cory's.
Mrs. Orinda Bolles of Boston, formerly Of
Chester, is visiting her old friend, Mrs. Sam
uel Emory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
GRAFTON.

Chaplin Howard from Meriden, Conn, has
Joined his family at Mrs. Clark's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. l.. Walker and Her.
man Walker have been visiting their sister,
Mrs. Farrar, in Newport.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherwin of Amherst,
Mass, are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Sherwin.
Herbert Gray of Bellows Falls stopped
Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Holmes.
Mrs. O. D. Gray and daughter, Mrs. Davis,
from Bellows Falls visited Mrs. Holmes last
week Friday.
Park Farrar has returned to his home in
Newport.
Roy Blood from Houghtonville is taking
charge of the telegraph office during the alb
sence OF W. K. L. Walker.
DIR. and Mrs. Staples and Madeline went
to Hanover Monday. Mrs. Staples will re-
main to be treated in the hospital.
Mrs. Reed from Brattleboro is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Dwinnell.
Fred Sherwin and wife from Alstead Wis
tied over Sunday at Warren Sherwin's.
Mrs. Bartholomew has Joined her husband
at the hotel.
Mrs. Will Stearns and Miss Maud are stop.
ping in town. Mrs. Stearns is caring for Mrs.
Reuben Stearns.
Mrs. M. W. Wright is still seriously i'll.
Mrs. johnson and her daughter, Estelle
of Owatoma, MINI. ARE at Mrs L. B. Daniels.
Mrs. e. B. Sherman of Chicago was in
town last week calling on old friends. She
will be remembered as Miss Hattie Lover.
ing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
Blsmark's Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health. Indom.
table will and tremendous energy are not
found where stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels are out of order. II you want these
qualities and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 20 cents at
Pie, IS Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
An Expressive Word.

We fear that the Bellows Falls TIMES is
overworking. 1t has recently succeeded
in introducing the word "burglorlously'
to the vocabulary of the paper mill town.
1t is beautifully expressive word though
and describes certain stage OF exhilara-
ton as no other word can. 1t is q decided
acquisition.-Barre Times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
Volcanic EruptiOns

are grand but skin eruptions rob life of joy.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, also old,
running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds,
chsppsd hands and chilblains. Best pile cure
on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only
% cents box. Cure guaranteed. Sold al
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

"Our baby was sick for month with severe
cough and catarrhal fever. Although we
tried many remedies she kept getting worse
until we used One Minute Cough Cure--it re-
lieved at once and cured her in few days."
B. L. Nance, Prin. High School, Bluffdale,
Texas. Pierce's Pharamacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Hamilton Clarke of Chauncey, Ga, says he
| suffered with itching piles twenty years be-
fore trying DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, two
boxes of which completely cured him. Be-
ware of worthless and dangerous countefeits.
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
Advertised Letters.

Moses Adams, Fusa Alpondru, Richard
Duggan 2, F. Franoski, Tom Fitzmaurice,
William Greer, William Griffin, j. j. Hyde 2,
Mrs. II. F. Kersult, A. ]. Lewis, Mr.. Nc
Kinnon, Mrs. Nettie j. Pratt, Ernest Simp-
son, Dominik Wiszinc.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
The Sisters of Mercy

of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Mar chester
N. H, say 1--WE used Comfort Powder on
lad suffering with eczema and intolerabie
itching. 1t brought quick relief, and sleep"
Cures all irritation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did me
more good than all blood medicines and
other pills." writes George H. Jacobs OF
Thompson, Conn. Prompt, pleasant, never
gripe,-they cure constipation, arouse the
torpid liver to action and give you clean
blood, steady nerves, clear brain and a
healthy appetite. Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,

be sure and use that old and well-tried rem
children teething. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for diarrhua.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
It Is the best Of all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
EAST ACWORTH.

Jay Call spent several days at his Uncle
Penn Calls cottage at Lake Sunapee last
week.
Bert Cook Of Tilton was in this vicinity
last week.
Mrs. Abbie Dodge of Keene visited her
aunt, Mary Kemp, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Boswell were in town
last week
Mrs. Bessie Reed and Mrs. Helen Hodg-
man of South Charlestown we're here the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Neal took carrirge
drive to Keene Wednesday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Mrs. Ed Reed and her sister, Mrs. Hodg-
man we're at W. o. Kemp's last Friday.
Harry Kibby and wife visited at Silas Gees
Saturday and Sunday.
George Howe and March Clark took trip
to Springfield Saturday to witness the bail
game.
Miss Mathewson, who has been visiting at
Almon Clark's has returned to her home in
NARROW.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Irritating stings, bites, scratches, bruises
wounds and cuts soothed and healed by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve,-a sure and safe
application for tortured flesh. Beware o.
counterfeits. Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and other
distressing eruptive diseases yield quickly
and permanently to the cleansing, purifying
power of Burdock Blood Bitters.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
ATHENS.

Mrs. Ranso Davis of Saxtons River has
been spending week with her sisters, Mrs.
M. j. Clark and Mrs. j. M. Powers.
j. r. Ball and son Stewart of Waterville,P.
O., have been spending week with relatives
here.
Mrs. q. 8. Oaks and her youngest son
BERTHE have recently visited in Springfield
and Holyoke, Mass, and attended the camp.
meeting at Lake Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cross of Springfield, Mass,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Terrill of Montpelier have
been recent guests of e. w. Robbins and
wife.
Rev. w. E. Lang returned from his vaca-
ton Saturday and was greeted by large
congregation Sunday morning.
Last Tuesday Mrs. Frank Ford and dsugh-
ter of Manasquan, N. j., Mrs. Walter Green
and daughter of Charlestown, Miss Carrie
Ober and Mrs. Ransom Davis of Saxtons
River picnicked at P. q. C1ark's. Later in
the afternoon they were joined for short
| time by Miss Gordon of Lynn and Miss Debo
rah Cory of Saxtons River, the latter favor.
ing them with several recitations, which we're
enjoyed by all.
You have several dollars worth Of OLE
clothes that are good but soiled. Dye then
| over with Putnam Fadeless Dyes and they
will be new again. Only takes one hour ant
they will not stain your hands or vessels.
Sold by Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23
It Is the best Of all.
GAssETTs.

George Boynton cut his fnger quite seri-
ously last Thursday while using cross cut
saw.
Mrs. Martha Osborn of Rutland is at the
home of her cousin, L r. Warren, for few
weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowell aud three children OF
Bennington have been visiting for few days
at Riverside farm, the home of Mrs. RowelPs
| aunt, Mrs. j. 81. Marsh.
Mrs. Myron Warren of Rutland arrived al
L. R. Warren's Monday for an indefinite
| stay.
Little Mary Bemis, daughter of Will Bemis
| is getting better after quite serious illness
from dysentery.
Arthur Coburn and wife were at L. War.
reu's over Sunday.
W. 81. johnson is making extensive re-
pairs on his silo.
Miss Ella Graves of Baltimore has been at
F. W Boynton's the past week sewing.
Gertie Chandler aud Leon Saunders re
turned to their home in Brattleboro Satur
day after short visit at w. M. Carlisle's.
Mr. Mcdonald of Canada, Miss Stewart o.
Felchville and Miss Glynn are guests of Dan
Lawrence and wife at B. L. Lockwood's.
Will Leet was present and assisted at thu
launching ofthe Seaver steamboat at Rescu,
will greatly enhance the pleasure of day
spent at the lake.
81 suffered from piles for twenty five years
| and after ! also-called cures had failed wa
permanently cured by one box of Dewitt
Witch Hazel Salve, says Eli Hile, of Lum
Der City, Pa. Be sure you get "DeWitt's.
There are injurious and dishonest counter
eits. Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

Bodily pain loses its terror if you have a
bottle of DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the
house. Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts,
sprains, accidents of any sort.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

81 had running, itching sore on my leg.
Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took
away the itching instantly and quickly eject
ed permanent cnre." G. w. Lenhart, Bow
ling Green, o.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-23

A blessing alike to young and old; DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Ma
lures specific for dysentery, diarrhGa, and
summer complaint.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01
DRUNKEN SOLDIERS.
Negro Cavairymen become q Riot
ous Mob and Hold Texas
Constable at Hay.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. Jan. si.--A special
10 the Gazette from Texagkaua says; There
passed through Tsxarkana today eight
train loads Of negro soldiers i.21 In nuss1-
ber, composing The Tenia United states
cavalry. en- rouie TO san Antonio yghsn
they arrived here they were a drunkea
nab and an effort was made by them 30
tear I'D ne town. A number % the oolore4
soldiers kicked Is q door and entered A re-
sort and started 20 run the place al the
point Of loaded rifles Corast bic James Ro-
ehelIe was called 20 the place after they
had broken Up the furniture
A chase for The cars resulted and lass as
they reached them Rochelle captured the
leader ef the gang. Az soon as he ala 50
a hundred rises were levele1 IT him aaa
every negro loaded his gun Every car
window held 3ruakea negro wirh q cooked
fsee, ana after TIE guns had been stuck
IN the officers face the negro escaped into
ghe cars.
T'ae news spread ard every officer tn Tex
arkana ard hundreds Of citizens nocked
around the negro soldiers. who Seen,e4
anxious fer trouble. c1gsatv Attorney
Vaughan placed himself In Communication
with the governor and ss n result fhe train
was he'd hare for several hours. The ne
gross wanted were kegt "a a car nuh an
armed guard os1ssse. The trains were sur
rounded By trats citizens who were sup
plsed with dynamite ready tn send Ire co.
tire horde sn destruction. The negroes
learned AZ This snd finally agreed 10 nans
over RE guilty. ones upon iaeu.gscasion.
but rs this was Impossible no streets w4re
rxszsss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01
nOlO REPORTS CONFLICT.
EUROPEAN EILIPINOS NOT ENCOUR-
AGED OVER OUTLOOK.
With Braxgadocio They fClnim
That the American Forces Could
Not Land, as 10000 Inxurgent
Troops Are Surrounding Manila.

LONDON. Jan. s..-A dispatch received
from an English house at ioslo yesterday
says that business is proceeding satisfae-
toriiy. but Hongkong agents OF the same
firm cable that the Iloilo telegram is un-
reliable. as nothing unfavorable to the
Americans Is allowed to pass the censor
ship
The Ffiipinos in Europe think the siiua-
ton has in no wise improved They fear
an outbreak OF host;lities as soon as the
peace treaty Is ratified. They add that
the Filipinos who surround Manila num-
ber 3e,o1o. and they VIII not permit the
Americans 10 land reinforeements on the
island Of Lazon. Stories OF outrages on
women, etc, are strongly denied by the
Filspinos, who point out that the official
dispatches received at Madrid praise the
moderation Of the Tagolis.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01
CANAL IS NEARING A VOTE.
NICARAGUA WATERWAY QUESTION
WILL SOON BE SETTLED.
Maritime Company Trying to Pave
the Way for Another Delay, hut
viii Not succeed-A start VIII Be
Made Before the End Of the Year.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelllgencsr.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5l.-The Mica
ragia bill. which vii be reported to the
house. was decided apon today In COM
n1sttee- The hSl will provide that tae
United States shall secare title 10 the
rigat-of-way ard the right to construct
and maintain peg-retual.y the canal. For
the Maritime Canal Company no provision
Is made. The friends OF the company viii
make another attempt Friday in eomnit-
tee 10 attack the clause allowing payment
to them Any attempt 10 fix the sum
viii be voted down. but there may be
added clause allowing the president TO
acquire any rights or property of the
company which he may deem necessary.
This places the Nicaragua canal au.s-
tion nearer to a settlement In the house
than II has ever been, and II now seems
certain that this congress VIII pass such
legislation as viii allow the president 10
proceed to acquiring the right-of-way and
make a start on the canal before the end
of the year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteiligencer.
OLYMPIA. Jan. 3l.-Mr. Foster tonigh n
authorizes the following statement:
The people of King county need have no
apprehension that l shall not promote all
their interests with all my influence and
energies In the United States senate II I
am elected In joint convention OF the iegts-
lature tomorrow I shall be senator for the
entire state OF Washington. 1t Is the duty
OF senator 10 represent all his constitu-
ents and ! shall endeayor SO TO shape nay
course that every section OF Washington
shall receive It's ful deserts at my hands
/ beg TO assiira al! the people OF SEATTLE OF
my cordial good Will for them. of my ad-
miration for their active aad prosperous
city and OF my purpose 20 give IL al all
times prompt and proper consideration
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01

ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL.
Number of Paymassers General 10
Materially Reduced.

WASHINGTON. Jan. When the sem
ate resumed work on the army reorgan-
ization bill today section IL. rsgating 20
the pay department had been reached.
The number Of paymslSters general with
the rank OF colonel provided In the OH
was reduced from four 10 three; with
rank OF lieutenant colonel from eight to
five. and paymasters with the rank of
major from forty-fve to thirty-fye. Tho
age limit for appointments Ia this dspart-
meat was reduced from ffty 10 forty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-01

THAT HONGKOxG PROTEST..
Junta Claims That Entire Country
Has Declared for AguinaIdo.

HoNGKoNG. Jan, Sl.-The Filipino
junta here has published its protest
against the refusal OF the United States
10 associate with the Philippine commits
sion representing the national govern
rnent, adding that 1.-The usefulness of the
commission will necessarily be greatly
limited by the exclusion OF the F'IIpinos.
The protest continues: 1T Is impossible
for the commission sitting only at Manila
unaided by the friendly cooperation OF
the national government. 10 reach a
proper understanding Of the actual con-
dition OF affairs in the Philippines. the
unaainty OF aspirations of the people
and their capability for seIf-governnent."
second Proclnmatf tfon Explained.
PARIS. Jan. 3i.-The Filipino junta has
received a cable message from Hongkong.
explaining the second proclamation of the
Philippine republic. The message saws:
The first proclamation in August was ;he
work OF AgusnAlio ard the generals. TIE
second Is the unanimous work 81 the
Filipino assembly.
Last week Filipino boy was shot by an
American in The suburb OF Mania, where
he Was wra.giing with a Chinanaan.
The soldier was net prosecuted ard the
boys father in Revenge attacked an Agneri-
can outpost with q knife. and killed three
OF them. The rest fed. Tie Filipino es-
capped
a Filipino oGfcer was killed while walk
ing ia Manila by an American soldier.
There vas no prosecution
The American army is daily provoking
hoasIiiitlss by acts Of vandalism
TIE tunta also asserts that the "anexa-
tons respecting the tiIbusl srsns expedition
ard anarchy are faiseaoe6S.'
The Whole country il Il asserted. has
sseeiarea It's unconditional support OF AEuin-
aldo, whose authority has never been de-
fed. The public evidently ignores the fact
that every province in ths archipelago is
represented In eongrsAa.t'
e;sn- Otis action ia prohibiting code ,e,e-
grams II a fragrant breach of international
las, bat the 1raish Is leaking CUT TIE Fill
pino newspapers ienoance the alleged gross
abuses a. The Manila customs house.