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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
HOLIDAY SOUVENIRS.
some Inexpensive tribes that are
welcome Christina. Gifts.

some inexpensive Tribes that are
welcome Christmas Gifts.
There are a thousand and one tribes
that can be made at small expense FOR
Christmas glfts. Def, fingers and few
clever ideas are the principal require
msuts In these days Of machine made
,rlnkets. 90 many Of which are 80 worth
less. a handmade gif, Is always accept
able.
Ths endless little trihes for a bedroom,
laundry bags shoe bags. bureau covers.
toilette sets. little bass for small pieces
Of soilcd linen. such as handkerchlefs
and collars. thar are always getting lost
with the larger pieces. All kinds Of duster
bags and work bags. They al help 70
keep a room tidy and will surely be
appreciated By anyone who does not hap
pen 20 possess them These can be made
Of any kind 81 linen or SILK. but the
linen always seem So much more salts
factory. as they can Dc wa he'd and kept
fresh while the silk are apt 20 soil more
readily and are not 20 easy 20 clean.
The Mikado baskets and japanese
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

tenacity to sheltcriug wide brims ana
simple crown gaintures and bread red,
sapphire blue. or golden brown velvet
chapcau decked with a crown band ana
big bow az Persian figured uaunc or
warm tinted oriental satin. is the wiscst
possible crown for bright young hair
For every day service an ankle long
skirt OF tweed or serge. a prcttly figured
flannel shirt waist and "A smart coat Of
material that happily contrasts. in weave
and color. with the skirt seems 20 bee
the OUTFIT preferred The skirts are plain
enough even when a blt OF hraiding or a
Killed effect g. introduced. ana they are
oil short enough 10 fully display the cloth
topped shoes or the CATERS that the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

smart damsols AFFECT To the fancy OF
The fourteen year Old miss. there is "A
dulightfu. novelty about the buuoned
shoes With their round toes extension
solcs ana black oil tan cloth tops Tho
patronage Of these shoes by these very
young ladies De- proof that early in liie
the American eil knows what she wants
a. wear auu wears her choice with de-
lshuul Independence
Pretty Goats.
In all about q dozen pretty and orieiral
cuts ~ coats ore worn by the Juvenile
half q wfl dressed humanity. ana some
81 the girls hove even fcuuu the empire
long coat 90 De a good thing IN the
group Of three 4fis given this week
very nice blue braided melton long coat
s. showed TO break any long drcary Lines
che maker 81 tuIs type of wrap wisely
acdci bo'ero effect 90 front. turning
back the forcn ana collar with facings
o. veri dark mink and tho mum used with
iris Is Of inc some rieh brown fur
Costumes for Very Young Ladies.
II In the second and larger group is a
conSpiouously attractive and modish cali
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

small figured goods win receive just APP
probation ne the hands 81 the purchas-
ing mothers and selecting daughters but
az the moment We see only few Of them
realized I'm house and school costumes.
For an ovcrgrown girl, whose physical
latitude refuses 10 keen pace with her
physical longitude. this particular design
in dress building g. ardenuy recommend
Ca
The double skirt with bordering and
front band 81 stitched solid grey broad
cloth and che gracious little waist. with
SIS shoulder widening collar Of grey silk
and ccru lace, are all ably considered
schemes FOR making ART conceal some
% the freaks of nature. Then too, for a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
An IMPERIAL TOQUE
II l. Of white and Has a stout rsUDB
stftutfnu

New York Dec THE tule htmes a
stoutcr constitution than We thought s=or.
Last winter O. rciened supreme as ~-fh q
ron dress headgear but one winter OF
,.,pularitv bv no means cxbon.sl is
charm This season IL is the who te--ilIe
tonne that holds an tmporl,l n,,, IN
feminine emeeucus. and though nome OF
fa.rn iosk a rood deaf ike ,orgt .s--a e.
wrought OF well whipped white, Of e--sis'
there are Others Of distinguished IMoIp-as1's =
The white tulle toque Is par eSleE1rIcs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

have be --n great sufferer from dyFpn-
ia for alb no fifteen years ms uoa
being my q ser, stomach and bowels. Nhn
terrible he-z lacnes. Lemon EhN4r eli D
me My petite BE- good, and ] am Wei
had TAX "a barrel Of other "a edllii D.
that done me no good.
Charles Glhhard
No 1915 j. --fenon street. Louisville ky
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

merrymakiug-Chris tmas Eve. Christmas
day and December -.
The young queen Of Holland although
betrothtd maid "a has not outsroNn
children habits and with each rctu q OF
Christmas hangs up her stockings BY the
a. "a chimnsy-pbce- The little king OF
Spain quite as careful y hd his slip
peers on Chri -tmas eve. 90 ind them hllcd
with sugar % ums in the morning The
slippers are Away hidden. be 1t note -
iu convenient p'acc-that Is couvcn-
lent for the good fairly to drop gifts
la
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

c,rro me or eunrE~u nvrr. r-rr ol' h-
digestion - sad heart disease. wff uh-
able 10 va : * up stairs or TO do nny 500
~ work was treated by ma.t ply
eans hue got no better unN Vs.
Lemon El 3 sir. ! am now hcai.af A'"
,leofols g. n BALDWIN
No S \ , cxander street. Atlanta, oi
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
SCHOOL GIRL FASHIONS.
Young AMERICAN mas DECIDED
IDEAS AND DRESSES WIN TASTE.

some Clever suEEestions for Con-
ccnlinE the Awl.wardness OF "a
Growing GirI-simpiicity and
smRrtness Combined an MANY
Charming Costumc--Cor duroY
BroadcIoth and shepherds platds
Are Greatly Favored by Very
Young Ladies.
New York pc- The young rirl %
fourteen or tHereabouts seems 20 enjoy
as wide choice 20 fabrics ana models
for her winter wardrobe as ans Of her
elders or che v,I dressed slsterhood Al
che furriers the misses coats and NUTS
ana couara are as taoughtuly planned
o. for the most fashionable dehatnntcs
ond the one aud only strictly juvenile
mode that borrowed from no maturcr
orirlnal is che wide felt or velvet hat
school arls cling with commendnble
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
uoy,s1,s LE1IoN uOr ma OPs

Cun ain Coughs Colds Hoar'e',s
sore mrog- 9. Bronze hits Hcmof aA- ~,
al throat - tld hung diseases. FL - i''''
liable .y NJ
ScNdrE1 ggs,s. Prepared only ~ ~
H. MoSley-- Atlantic. Cad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
NlOHI E-Ys LEMON ELINIR.
Apw s~asnnt Lemon Tonic.

CwN lnaE session. headache. ualara
Kidney diss-aase fever. chlls. loss OF ap-
petite dchi ~ nervous prostration. heart
fdIiuIc and nppeudicisis hy regulating ne
LiyCt Som ach Bowels and kidue&s
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09
MozH El's LEMON ELrXIR.

cured ME or Indigestion and heart ds-
ease utter yoam or suffering when d.
other tcme-aies and doctors had Jailed.
-. d. Coleman.
Bcuiah s. g.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-09

Mark Twain Be- s.iu dcvotco Of tobac-
co and smokes pipe continuously while
writing.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
KNOW NOTHING OF 1T.
JudreZ Officials Have Not Been
Notified OF the Coming Of the
Officers From Oklahoma After
W1IShor

The JuareZ officers say that they
know nothing of the report that Of
icers are enroute from Oklahoma to
take back James Washer. the fugi-
tive from Kingfsher and that they
have received no further instructions
since those sent from Mexico City i'm
mediately after his capture which
were to hold him subject to the dis
position OF the minister of foreign af-
fairs.
As Washer has already acknowi-
edged the charge it ia believed how
ever that there will be no difficulty
about turning him over. The govern
ton If Washer himself does
to fight against the granting of the ex-
tradition the federal district court at
Juarez may be called upon.for any legal
questions that may be raised.
One question, however, is OF con-
siderable interest to the Juarez
officials. The governor of Oklahoma
has offered a reward of $500 for Walsh
er's capture. This Is over 5000 Next.
can money and the question they now
ask Is Twill they pay us?" It is gen.
orally believed by people that they are
clearly entitled to it. The capture by
means of decoy letter, was cleverly
planned and carried out by Mayor
Onate and Postmaster Rod riguez, and
Sergeant Pablo Lopez pursued and
captured Washer at the risk of his
life, as the fugitive was armed and
desperate. He drew his pistol, but
was disarmed. s7l.-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

mittee that at the last interview he
had with Gov. Ahumads, during which
Mr.. Martinez was present, he had told
| the governor that there were rumors
regarding the attitude of President
Diaz and asked him what the pres
ident's attitude really was. To this
Gov. Ahum8da replied that DisZ was
very desirous of having the question
settled and was willing to withdraw
| Mexico's claim for damages if solu-
| ton of the problem could be arrived at
and the United States cooperate with
Mexico in erecting the liberation 81
dam. Mr.. Martinez thought an official
statement to this effect could be OBJ
tanned and would greatly help in
| straightenings matters.
WILL ASK HAwLEY TO ACT.
w. S. McCutcheon said that as all
the necessary data on the subject were
now in Washington, the important
thing was to get thu matter properly
before Secretary Hay. AS Congress
man Hawley, of the Galveston district,
was the only republican from Texas,
Mr.. McCutcheon thought that the mat
ter could in all probability be most eff
fectuslly accomplished through him.
G. w. Huffman expressed his con-
currence in these views.
On motion Messrs. Dillon, J. A.
Smith and McCutcheon, delegates from
Ell Paso county to the republican state
convention ,0were appointed commit
tee to present the wishes of the city to
Congressman Hawley in this matter
and to request him to use his influence
at Washington to secure the desired
end.
A motion was also passed that COM
mittee of three be appointed to obtain
the desired Information as to the posi-
ton Of the Mexican government in the
matter and to look after the Mexican
interests. The chair appointed
Messrs. Martinez, Samaniego and Nc
ELEPHANT BUTTE REPRESENTATIVE
Mr.. Marti nez stated that gentle
man from New York, whose name he
could not recall, had come on here q
day or two ago, representing q MAORI
ty of the stockholders of the Rio Gran
de Dam and Irrigation company,
with q view to arranging to proceed
with the construction of the works
contemplated by the company, If the
opposition to it could be allayed Mr..
Martinez satd he had been In cores
pondence with this gentleman, and had
told him he thought the people here
were not opposed to the Elephant
Butte plans, except SO far as they
threatened to injure the valley below
the city. If 1t should be shown that
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
ROBY. TEX.
Political And Court Matter Engdg
ing Attentlon-Sdle OF Cattle
Drought Predicted.

drought PESOICISQ.
Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
ROBY, Tex, Feb. .24.-The Deming
Express company OF this county went
today and decided to hold primaries.
The company is we'll represented.
The pOpulists went into mass meet
ing on the 22nd inst in order to per-
NIT their candidates in this company
to announce themselves.
Many cattle are changing hands at
present. A. B. Large of this county
sold 1000, four, three, two, and one
year old steers on the 23nd inst. to
Tom Coggins, of Murkal, Tex. Terms
private.
It ia getting very dry in this portion
of the country, but stock water is still
plentiful. Some of our old settlers
are prophesying long drouth. Dis
trict court convenes here Monday,
with full docket, aud much prospec-
tive work for the grand jury.
Hon. w. E. Ponder has announced him
self ss candidate for theofiice of district
attorney subject to the action
of the Democratf, party.
Clarence Nugebt of Stevenville came
in on the 23rd inst. to ATTEND district
cOurt
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
CLAlREMONT. TEX.
The Land Questlon-MusiC Recital
Business And Social Vlsl-

Special Correspondence Of the HERALD.
CLAIREMONT, Tex, Feb. 26.-The
land question is now the sll-absorbing
topic. Nothing, however. of any i'm
portance, is taking place yet.
Mrs. Boley Brown is on a visit to
Abilene to see her children, who are
attending Simmon's college.
Attorney Kirby, of Kirby and Kirby,
of Abilene, has been in town a part of
this week on land business, returning
Saturday.
Burt johnson is off for few days
stsy in Fisher county.
County Clerk Hardin, who has been
at Vernon for some weeks at court, is
back again.
Mrs. Dsvis's class gave q very en-
joyable recital Friday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. Judge Floyd.
We are glad to see little Tom Fowl
err out again after several weeks in
door stay with broken leg.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
DISCUSSING
THE BIG DAMS
The Irrigation Committee Of
The Chamber
MOVING IN The MATTER
An Effort To Be Made To Secure
Action That Will Bring Satlsfdc-
tory Results.

The irrigation committee of the
chamber of commerce met last night.
There we're present Messrs. Dillon,
McCutcheon, Martinez. Huffman. Sam
aniego and hurry. and Secretary Rus
sell; absent, Mr.. Fassett.
On motion Collector Dillon was
elected chairman.
The international and Elephant
Butte dam projects were at once
brought up and discussion started.
THE PROPER COURSE.
Felix Martinez said that in his
opinion the proper course for the COM
mittee to pursue would be to learn the
exact position of the Mexican govern
ment in regard to the international
dam project and what its Intentions
were. Then it would be possible to
cooperate intelligently. Mr.. Marti-
nez thought that DIR. Samaniego, as q
relative of the Mexican
ambassador Sr. Aspirez, could be
of great assistance in this matter,
w. s. McCutcheon expressed the
opinion that anything that was to be
done must be done through diplomatic
channels as 1t would be useless to ex-
pect anything from congress-
DR.. Ssmaniego, through Mr.. Msrti-
nez as interpreter, stated to the COM
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

| the Elephant Butte dam and cana c
would supply the lower valley with
water, Mr.. Martinez thought that
would quiet opposition.
| SToNG OPPOSITION
| Messrs. Dillon and McCutcheon ex-
pressed the opinion that the opposi-
tion in this city to the Elephant Butte
dam was very strong.
| Mr.. Martinez said shat he had told
the gentleman that he would find q
great deal of opposition in this city
| and that the gentleman had expected
to meet the committee at this meeting
but had telephoned at the last that
he could not get here for few days and
Mr.. Martinez thought q conference
should be arranged between him and
the members of the committee.
FAVORABLE IN WASHINGTON
DR.. Ssmauiego stated he had seen a
letter from Gen. Arson Mills at Wash
ington in which the latter said that
the outlook at the capital was very
favorable to the dam and that the
Mexican government was pressing the
matter.
Mr.. McCutcheon thought it might
be we'll to send delegation to Wash
ington during this session of congress
to further the interests of the project.
He said the present session was q sort
of imperialistio, expansive session, in a
mood for large projects. Such q
scheme was more likely to get atten-
ton now tban,later on.
FOR ELEPHANT BUTTE
DR.. Ssmauiego said he had learned
that the gentleman from New York
had got several affidsvits here that the
international dam was favored here by
nobody but few spectators. aud that
the people in general favored the Ele-
plant Butte project.
Mr.. McCutcheon said q petition had
been circulated here stating that the
people of Ell Paso bad no opposition to
make to the Elephant Butte plans.
Several members thought the best
policy would be to urge the Mexican
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
LAKE VALLEY, N. M.
Machinery Arrlvln,1-Death OF John
e-WedGinu-WOOl
lal Correspondence of the HERALD,

Special CORRESPONDENTS ut the HERALD.
LAKE VALLEY, n. NJ, Feb. 81
Hon. w. 81. A ndrews will receive this
week three carloads of iror piping and
two cars of machinery.
John Slsde died here last Saturday
from heart failure. Mr.. Slade leaves
a widow and two children.
Ed. Patton and Miss Lucy Cox will
be married next Saturday evening.
They leave Sunday morning for Ell
Paso where they expect to spend their
honeymoon
There will be thirty thousand pounds
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
STONG OPPOSITION

government to strongly press it's dem
ands at Washington. Mr.. Martinez
said that he understood that the pre-
sent administration was favorable to
the International dam. The opinion
was generally expressed that the Ele-
plant Butte project bad thus prevent
ed the success of the international
dam. After further discussion the
committee adjourned subject to the
call of the chair.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
To Open In EI Paso.

George 81. Tefft. of Springfield, Mo. g.,
was in the city for several days last
week, is representative of the
Schwartzschild & .Sulzburger Beef
company, of Kansas City. Mo. This is
one ofthe largest packing houees in the
country and it is reported that Mr..
Teht's visit to Ell Paso was for the
purpose of looking into the sdvisibilitv
OF establishing q branch house In Ell
P8sO.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
Fined Twenty Dollars.

The drunken American who was ar
rested Ia Juarez q few days ago for
discharging his pistol in the streets
and giving the excuse for it that he
was shooting pigeons was fined $40
Mexican money by Mayor Onate in the
municipal court next day. He pad
the fine and left q sadder but no doubt
wiser man for his experience of q
night in iail
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
Pastoral Reception,

A most enjoyab BILE re option wss held
at the home of Rev. j. T. French yes.
terday afternoon and evening
During the whole time friends kept
coming and going. A great many
young folks we're present and every one
had an exceedingly pleasant time.
Refresh ments we're served consisting
of sandwiches, salads, coffee, cocoa, and
cake.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

of staple sheep wool for sale here, by
April 1OSh. This makes big show
ing for the sheep industry. and sub
stantintes the fact that this is bette r
sheep country than it is q cattle coun-
try.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
Excursion Rate To Fort Worth.

On account of the twenty-fourth an
nusl meeting of the Cattle Rsisers'
association at Fort Worth, Texas, the
Texas & Pacific Railway company will
sell on March 11th and 18th, tickets
from Ell Psso to Fort Worth and re-
turn at q rate of S14.2O. Tickets to
be good for return from Fort Worth
until March Is.
For further information, apply to
B. F. DARBYSHIRE, s. w. F. & P.
A, Ell Paso, Tex.
A. w. MONTAGUE, Depot Ticket
Agent, Ell Paso, Tex.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
Personal

I AIDES IN DISTRESS TIN sungresse ed
l. mea ses pr SITIVELY RELIEVED nv
tai In D escrip tn- No 1857 GUARANTEED
or MONEY RETU HNED- Enclose stamp
for part III 4rs. Madame Gnillaume, Calves
ton. Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

Try Kelly & Pollard's Toilet Cream
for chapped hands, lips and face.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

TURKISH Saths-416 Mesa avenue. Mas
] sage and movement cure. Ladies, FORE
noon; gentlemen. afternoon and evening. Jas.
e. Hill.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
FOUND

COUND.-A Cocker spaniel owner can OBJ
tain information by calling at HERALI
office and paving for this ad.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

the Elephant Butte dam and canals
would supply the lower valley with
water, Mr.. Martinez thought that
would quiet opposition.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
SANITARIUM
MISCELLANEOUS

LONE and other attentions for those having
n no inf cttons. 219 N. Ell Paso at.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
A Man Dropped Dead

While looking for a life saver. II
he had only reached the Ruby So
loon, opposite the Post Office, he would
have been all right.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28
FOR SALE-RANCH PROPERTY

COR SALE OR TRADE-16O acres of land
with % head half Jersey cattle. Camp
beH & Wieligman, 2O4 Ell Paso street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

. LOT5-With frame house. Oregon street
opposite new Synagogue, S1450. Horace
B. Stevens. Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

= LOTS-With room brick house. s e. cor
Z Wyoming and Campbell streets, 5000
Horace b. Stevens, Real Estate and Insur
ance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

| Tor SALE-A we'll esta blished dairy sell
ing IS gallons milk per day-on a good
solid paying basis; fine Missouri cows. 3
wagons. horses, milk cans; every thi z COM
plete. Must be sold at once. 6. M. Gather
& Co., Mills Building
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

COR SALE-Oheap-New tent 14x16 it., AZ
{ or. duck, with collar for stove. Inquire
at City wagon yard. Stanton St, south of en-
CINE house.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

cOR SALE OR EXCBANGE-Well located
I business and residence property in Corpus
Christi, Texas; would assume small amount
Address E Y, Herald office.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

II ROOM-Adobe house, large basement
IT lot 1OOx3OO, old Fort Bliss, $780, Horac
B. Stevens, Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

ROOM BRICK-With 43 TT. ground. 7O8 N
r Campbell street, S1o0O. Horace B. Stew
ems, Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

n LOTS-Corner Texas and Ange. room
frame house, $1,000. Terms. Horace b
Stevens, Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

COR SALE-Fur ishipgs of n four-room
| house; house contains hall and bath, all
| new and conveniently arranged; with pos
| sessi n of house. GIG Myrtle Ave.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

g ROOM-AdObe house, Franklin street,
u lots S1325.OO. Rents for S16 per month
Horace B. Stevens. Real Estate and Insur,
ance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

COR SALE-One-fourth undivided interest
in patent No. 1881, issued by the Republic
of Mexico; a valuable franchise and sold
cheap. For particulars call at our Office
@. B. James & Co., Nj. E., IA Bronson block.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-28

Eur SALE-Cheap-The owner will sell
7 one-half of one of the best pieces of
mining property in Mexico; it will bear in
vestigation. For particulars inquire at our
office. O. b. James & Co., M E., IA Bronson
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-08-03
CABINET SUMMONED.
ISLANDS WERE LEFT OUT.

United States Arranges to Buy Omitted
Part of Philippines.
Arrangements have practically been
completed for the purchase from Spain
by the United States CT the islands of
Cibitu and Cagayen, which were left
in Spanish possession by the treaty of
Paris although part of the Philippines
archipelago. The purchase price is
said to be 100000.
Had the peace commissioners at
Paris, in arranging for the relinquish-
ment to the United States of the Phil
ippines contented themselves with the
phraseology, 1.-THE Philippine Archipe-
lago," as descriptive of the territory to
be coded to the United States by Spain,
no question, perhaps, would have
arisen over the possession of Cibitu
and Cagayen islands. But to avoid
the least chance Of loose definition, the
peace commissioners drew a geograph-
ical boundary line around the islands
to be transferred. The bounds were
fixed by meridians of longitude and
p@rrallels of latitude, and in this way
the two small islands were uninten-
tionally left out.