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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

To night, in the Court house
yard. beginning at ) o'clock and
lasting until 10 o'clock, Miss
Kate MeGuire's Sunday School
class will give an Ice Cream and
Straw berry Festival. The little
boys are striving to make this
a pleasant, anu profitable enter
tainment. and we bespeak for
them a liberia. patronage. Every
body invited.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

THE EAGLE aud many friends
of Mr.. II. T. Stall are delighted
to know he Is able 10 be- ON the
street again. after several weeks
severe illness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

The nan who has the back
bone and bravery to denounce
evil and advocate the right un-
der all circumstances, should
have the support ofall who pro
fess a belief In Christianity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

A number of our citizens en-
loved the closing exercises oil
the primary rooms at the Oxford
Graded School, last Tuesday
evening. These departments
are presided over by Misses
FADES. and Chandler, and the
reritations and songs we're
hi..hly creditable to these ac'
compiished teachers
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

If you are going to buy a
Tombstone or Monument, cal.
on \. X. BogIrd, agent lor ".
Il. Bradberry Marble Works
of Holly Springs, Miss. All
work guaranteed and references
sfyeA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr. T. b. Dudley. editor oil
the Charleston Herald was III
the city Tuesday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

A number Of guests enjoyed
the musical recital given by
Miss Katie Archibald, in Wo-
mans College chapel, last Tues
day evening. \ difficult and
choice selection of classical
music was rendered. by this ac-
complished young lady, IN
faultless style.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17
Buggir~ aud Wagons.

lt.ou waat q dr-te.uss Bag
or Wagon at rras. uab.t
figures, oil. on
TURNER u TT NpEEN.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. Henry WOOD
ward gave The EAGLE a pleas
ent call Tuesday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

DIR. L. NJ. Standcfer preached
a strong. practical sermon last
Sunday night, at the NJ. f.
Church, on the sins Of the day.
Among a number of evils he de-
nounced was that of progressive
euchre, which has become so
popular in social circles within
the last few years. IL Is the
fashionable games of TO day
that are leading boys and girls
TO rum, he said. The allurments
of a game OF cards, in a dainty
parlor, with a beautiful prize to
be won, will lead to love for
games OF chance which may end
in loss of soul and body.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr.. II. A. Crouch will receive
Kansas City beef twice week
al I5ets a pound.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

ChiIdren's Day, al the VI. L.
Church last sunday, VAS enjoyed
by all IN attendance. Beautiful
solos, duets. recitations, and
songs by the entire school, de
lighted the immense audience.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Fox SALE-A good second
hand sei OF Furniture. VIII b.
sold very cheap for cash Ap.
ply At his office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Violent opposition has been
manifested sglinst the appoint
nent OF Negro census ~eHuhiera-
tors. Ia TexaS. Ne believe the
people are justiiilhle IN refusing
10 submit 10 this Oatraec.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

FOR EGYT- IS rsl0ce on
University street. Hty
ga Isl Z August. Apply 10 Mr..
(, L.andie.
Nav :, fqO0.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

MI. and Mrs. Bradbury are
visiting relatives in MEDINA
Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. Percy NeiIl has returned
from Chicago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr. L. F.. Mathews has re
Gently received a handsome new
band wagon, IN. which the Citi.
Gems Brass Band eau be convey.
ed over our county during the
coming summer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr.. T. ID. Rasland carried a
negro woman to the asylum al
Jackson this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

The teachers of the pupilc
school for the ensuing term VIII
be elected Saturday, June SD
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

DIR. L. II. Wright read an Ia.
teres,ing PAPER before the Dea.
tai Association in Memphis this
week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Prof. N. Harmon, of Aooe-
Vile was in the city Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Prof. ID. G. Carpenter ana
family left Tuesday on a visit to
relatives IN Pontotoc County.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

New Hats received every day
ut the Beehive Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

No good patterns a. cheap.
NO cheap patterns a. good as
The New Idea Patterns. an Toe
THE OxFoRD u. u. Ce.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr.. Henry Hutchinson, OF
Fort Smith, Ark, was called
home by the death OF his sister
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Hon. J.. 4. Holmes, OF this
city, will deliver the annual ad-
dress before the graduating
class of woman's College, next
Tuesday. This 60 Iuent orator
will doubtless afford a rare treat
TO the audience, as he has won
an enviable reputation as a
brilliant and entertaining speak
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

The oxford Graded School,
will close tomorrow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Ladies, come aad g the
beautiful Spring aad Summer
Hats al the Beehive.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

DIR. palmore, editor of the 81.
Louis Christian ADV ocote, will
preach the commencement ser.
mon OF Woman's College VA the
VI. +. Church next ) mdsy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr. Greer and family. OF Wat
81 VALLEY. werr the guests oi
Mr.. and Irs. Tom lis.klns tie
past week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

II you are in need OF a first
class hair cut call on Clark the
barber. at the Caldwell House
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Dressmaking at the Eeehive
Store. Satisfaction guaranteed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Hon q X Hlghtoxer has been
appointed Conductor Of the
Colored Normal schools Of In
Fayettc county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Use ChI.,oa.; i;e.na.e Dar
rh1ea Cure sure shot tor
barrhoea Dysentery and all
suEan.cr complaints
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Boys Shirt Waists 25e, the
regular zoe sird.
THE OXFORD, ID. e. Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

All kinds of Harden Seed, IN
bulk or package at
TURNER x BUNDgEN's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17
PHYSICIANS.

II. NJ. d.
OFrICE at Residence on soa''i
Street.
VIII be glad to serve 'r'ehos'
and patrons.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Razors keen and clean shaves
1T Ciarkis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

The beautiful moonlight
nights OF the past week cause US
10 wish that We could continue
To walk ia the lIght-eyen that
OF electrIcity-slnee the moon
cannot shine continually.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' fast black seamless Hose Sc
Ladies' fast black silk finish Hose l. e
drop stitch Hose l5c
8 - 10 1jc
Mems fast black half Hose. seamless 1t
black and tan Hose, seamless s.
and fancy bali Hose - 10 "a
Ladies Bleached cotton Vest %
and tsped Vest So
mercisered Vest 4Je
Laaies Gowns from i5c to Sl.75
skirts IRON I3e To St.f5
- Drawers from l9e to sI.Gs
Corset Covers s. 10 J0c
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Wire nails, 25lbs for si.00. Keg
$3.50. Mason's quart Fruit Jars, -
for si.Oo. Iiubbers, sc doc. fresh
Star Hams, Pure Leaf Lard, New
sylph Flour. slb can Of Tomatoes,
5 cts. cupid Brand Hulled Corn,
Glib cans ) cts. Can kraut, 3 Tbs i0c.
Sugar House Moiasses, l0cts can.
Louisiana Molasses. f0cts gallon.
Good Luck Tobacco with tags, 40cts
ID. Coal Oil, 10 cts gallon.
=. W. Moss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mrs. Duseuberry, OF Birmiug
ham, Ala, daughter of Mr.. Matt
Heard. deceased. u former ctfi-
zen of Oxford. IS visiting the
family OF Mr.. George Heard on
routOtoc street.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Leave your orders for Fresh
FISH at
TURNER'S BUNDgES's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

The sales Of the beehive Nil.
llnery are increasing ovelE dlx.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr.. Newt Lawhorn. OF the
Mighty East visited oxford last
Thursday. lie Is one OF the APP.
preciatcd Veterans Of our coun-
~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Electric lights are being dis.
cus-ed again in our city, aud
many say they have some faint
hope OF living 10 see Oxford a
lighted town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

READ carefully every line OF th's eiusemehl- 80
gain news for yOu.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

We call your attention to the
change IN the schedule ol the
1. 4. X. X. time table. DO not
fail To note IT n you wish to be
ON time for tTains.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

Mr.. Ffank ilowry len Tues
day Tor III l'aso. Texas, where
he goes 20 accept a position
with the Mexican \ Information
al Telephone TO.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

m. n.sra me-,. ,,~ s-trse-ds5 ~iEh'
In each utn.th-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-05-17

II yau want anything and cant come Yourself send one OF.
your children 4 child can buy as cheapiy aEa as safely at our
store as q grown mp person.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
Good eamsritses Anniversary.

The Good Sam tritans will cslebrste
their thr'y htth anniversary she 4th
Sunday in May, 1900, at the Fifth Ban
tist Church sydney. They will also
have grand reunion the Monday
nisht following st their hall on Navy
Hill.
The following committee has been
appoint d TO arrange for the same
Charles Mills, Wesley Fountain, 81.
n. Allen, Arthur Hayes, Thornton
Randolph, Philip Willis, ]. III. Miles,
b Taylor, Iobn Baker, W. ii. Rob-
inson, r II. Taylor, P. IL. Ross, John
Jackson, Elizabeth Harris, Mary B.
Graham. Lucy Gray, Clsrice Barker.
II. l.. Johnson, Sarah Jackson, Elyirs
Bunday, Sarah Dismond, Letitia ray-
lor, 3. j. Washington. Mary White.
Maud James, Frances Goode and sa-
rAh indt ige. 8
Committee ON program: Prof. J. n.
BLACKWELL, Maud James. f. R Dun
kins. L. G. King, Eliz abeth Harris. K.
l., Johns and j. B. Taylor.
The brethren ara requested to meet
the fourth sunday in May ut Samari-
tans Hall at p M, and the ladies at
the church at 2 o'clock p. m.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
CONVENTION DAY AT THE FIFTH
ST. BAP fist CHURCH.
Glorious Times Expected.

Tomorrow is the day set apart by
the Fifth Street Baptist Church 10
raise money for home mission, for
eign mission aud educational purpos-
es. The pastor OF the church, DR.. w.
=. Graham is leading = general rally
for the Baptist State Convention which
meets in Lynchburg on the 95h OF May.
They are sailing for $1,000. The
churches are requested to raise 81 COO.
the ministers and individ uals, 81 .OOO.
Already the latter have subscribed
about $l4OO to be paid on the second
day OF the convention,
High Street Baptist Church OF Roam
oke led on first among the churches
the third sunday IN last month aud
raised $500. Others are following
suit.
Tomorrow, the Fifth Street Baptist
Church will rally to the call. There
was . standing vote OF deacons and
members last Sunday at communion
to stand by the Baptist State Oonvsn-
tion and their pastor in his Efforts to
help in raising 5000.
The good people of Richmond and
all lovers OF the progress of the race
are especially invited to come out and
help us.
At II 80 q. m, the pastor will preach
on the subject. GA Baptist Preacher
in Jail. $3.50 p. M, the pastor will
preach on the subject, "euppsr Tins.
Who 10 Inyited?" The Sunday School
and B. Y. p. U. will make special CON
trlbutions. The choir is preparing ex.
cellsnt music, so We expest glorious
day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RE 5PEOr
To Deacon James d. Smith of Ebene
ser Baptist Church Who Entered
Into Rest March "A, 1900.

Whereas in His Wisdom it has
pea ed God our Heavenly Father to
remove from our midst by the hand O:
Death our beloved senior Oeacon, Jas.
d. Smith and
Whereas from his long and faithful
service and attend anee TO the duties of
his Office whilft his strength lasted :
and answs rving devotion to the church
in ell of its services during his dsclin-
ing days, he Will be greatly missed by
as; and
Whereas, his heaven beaming coun.
tenAnce and eged fsebled frame can
never again be seen in our midst and
Whereas, his voice in songs of praise
suppl icstion and good advice cannot be
heard any more in our midst; there
fere be il
Resolved 1st. That we will bow in
humble submission to Gods will which
doeth all things Alright. and which per-
mitted the body OF our brother, like
the stately oak, to live and grow and
spread its influence around and only
to fall when the weight of years
brought it down tn mothersE Garth.
Resolved 2nd. That we extend our
sympathy to the family of our deceased
brother, which has lost it's main sup
port and commend them to God VINO
AuhGAp cNcu bphEEOW y Aa1Is
Resolved Bird. That we will endeav-
or to emulate the example of our be-
loved brother and deacon, whose whole
heart seemed to have been fixed on
heavenly things and who, by devotion
to the cause Of God, died only when
his tenement Of clay had been worn
out in the service OF his Master.
Resolved 4th. That in his death the
EDenezer Baptist Church has Lost al
mot it's last link, which bound it to
the founding Of its church-house has
lost faithful member, one for whom
the weather was never too severe te
prevent bis filing his niche in its SER
vices one whose efforts were untiring
in endeavoring to help save the lost
and errinI on3.
Resolved 9th. That the community
has lost one of its most ven srable AMI
aged citizens whose length of years
binds the latter year, of the 18th GEN.
tusy to the dying year Of the l9th cen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
DR.. Graham Congratulated.
RICHMOND, Va. April %, 1s-s

RICHMOND, VA. April %, 1o-e.
Editor of the Richmoud Planst:
SO numerous have bseu letters and
cards of congrAtulation from without
and within the state upon the article
in last Saturdays Planet, defioing the
posisiop of the followers OF the Baptist
State Convention, am compelled TO
take this method OF thauking the
friends for kiod words.
one brother in Richmond. strong
and noble young man, having read the
article came Co me and gave $1O. for
the Convention. Others will follow
suit.
We are now certain of having over
two hundred churches represented this
year &c the Convention. Never before
in its history has there Leen been mora
than hundred and twenty-five
churches represented at one time and
that many years ago. Let the watch
word be On TO Lynchburg."
Yours respectfully,
w. f. GRAHAK.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
MYRTLE LODGE K. OPP, HoNoRs
HER SICK.

On last Wednesday night, several
OF the faithful workers of Myrtle
Lodge, No. IL, K. of p, met at the re-
sIdence OF Past Chancellor William n
Branch. and made up q neat littls
purse OF money which together with
some other things they carried
to the residence OF their K OF r 4
Sir Ed ward W. Cowans who has been
SICK for the pass ten weeks. After ali
VINO composed the surprise party had
been seated around their beloved SIr
Knight and brother. Sir r. A. jackson
10 few brief remarks stated 60 him
their object for assembling there. Sir
Samuel Edwards then offered q fervons
prayer for the blessings OF God upon the
occasion. Several soul. stirring hymns
were sung and 40 encouraging talk Was
made By Rev. VIVA 81. Branch, Arter
prayers had made for complete restor-
suon to health for Sir Cowan by Siru
.. ID. Wilson and L. T. Crawford. the
members retired to their homes iesV-
ing Sir Oowsn feeling much better ans
highly lifted up spiritually.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28

ANDEkSON-Died at his residence
No. s04 n. Third st., April 8, 1900, af
ter brief illness, Silas Anderson
His funeral took place Friday, Apri
9Th, at the Fifth st. Baptist Church o.
which he was q member, DIR. W. f
Grsha am officiating. He was q mem
Der of Friendship Lodge, - A. +. M.
and Mt. OlIvet CommAndery. He
leaves a wife, brother and son &c
mourn their loss.
Zone precious to our heart has gone,
The voice We loved Is stilled,
The place made vacant in cur home,
Can never more be filed.
"Oue Father In His wisdom called,
The boon his love had gwen,
And though on earth the body lies,
The soul is safe in heaven"
HIS WIFE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28

BANKS Died Thursday, March %
1900, Mrs. Percilla Banks in the 96th
year OF her age at the resi- ence OF Mrs
Kate Holmes, 1922 st. John ST., in the
full triumph OF faith. She was born in
1904 and was married to Mr.. Rich NJ d
And erson January 18Th, 1928. being
separated later by their owners.
She was married to Mr. Henry Banks
in lS4o living with him until 1874,
when death separated them. She
leaves three sons, one devoted daugh-
ter, one sister and eight grandchildren
to mourn their loss.
Mother. rest IN peace"
Her son.
JAMes II. BANKS
727 N. Second st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28

Mrs. Martha Jasper died Saturday
2lst inst, in the presence of Sister a.
Staunton Jasper. she had served God
for about 80 years. She sleepeth, but
is not dead" Sister Jasper was the
beloved wife of Elder Stanton Jasper.
She died in the full assurance OF the
blessed hope that "she died as She had
lived"-a faithful Christian. Q loving
and tender wife and an affectionate
kind, protecting mother. She was q
faithful member OF the let Antioch and
Fine Greed Baptist Churches OF Pow
hatan County, where she was born
many years ago. She was so tender in
her home life that ell of her children
claimed to be her prototype.
Once she said to her husband that
she would die preaching the same
glorious gospel of Christ, her Redeem
so years and asked that ell her child
ren and grandchildren and friend 6
meet her in heaven.
Sister Jasper leaves q faithful hus-
band, 4 children, IL grandchildren and
. host Of friends and relatives so
mourn their loss; but their loss ia her
eternal gsin. Shs requested to be
sung, "Am soldier of the Oross7''
and "a better day 10 coming" Her
four childrsa are Mrs. Irene Williams,
Rev. Frank Q. Jasper, Sidney a. Jas
per and Miss Mary L. Jasper, q teach or
in the public schools of this city.
her funeral took place At $50 from
the 9th BaPtist Oh1rch. The active
pail. bearers were Messrs Thos. Book.
or, Binford Anderson, Peter II. Jones,
Louis Hickman, Richard Logan, Law
son Richardson; honorary VIM. H.
Carter, ST., Edward MosoY, Sr. They
carried pillow Of flowers on which
were the words "Our mother"
Miss Emily G. Price sang beautiful
solo. Rev. II. Powell assisted Rev.
DR.. z ID. Lewis who preached o pathe-
tie funeral sermon from Rev. 14:ls ;
subject, "Blessrd q are they which dieth
in the Lord" His words hed . power.
full effect on the congregatiSo. She
was Inferred. in Evergreen Cemetery,
funeral director A. d. Price officiating.
Sweet be her rest Ia the heaven beyond
Where husband, children and friends
all can meet,
And clasp her glad ha I'd ia joyous relief
Where ali shall bs to part no more.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
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tury nj who throughi his length OF
years lived beyond r-proach-
Resolve d 9Th. That as q token of re-
spect to thu memory Of cur deceased
brother sn1 deacon, the church be
properly draped for the space Of 80
days.
Resolved 7th. That copy Of these
resolution be placed up. the records
OF the church. copy be sent to the
family OF the deceased and be printed
in the r chmond PLANET and Virginia
Baptist
Done by order Of the church,
Rev. r. WELLS, Pastor,
w. P. EPPs, Clerk,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
VOL XVII NO 10

We begin the publication Of the
speech of Senator George F. Hosr. OF
Nassach usetts, delivered in the q. s.
senats April 18th, 1900. 1t has attract
ed world. wide attention and is pro-
nouncsd the greatest effort of his life
Mr.. HOAR. Mr.. Presi6 ent, am in
rather an uncomfortable condition as
TO he ealth, and desire to ask that
may cay what have TO cay without
interruption unless / shall misstate
any Senator. III should do 40, would
any correction he might wish to make,
] ask the Secretary 10 read Senate
joint resolution No. SO.
The PRESIDENT PIC tempore. The
Secretary will read the joint resolu-
tion.
The Secretary read the joint resolu.
tion (s. r. 5S) defining the policy OF
the United States relative to the Phil
ippipe Islands, introduced by Mr.. Bev-
eriage January 4, 1890, as follows:
Resolved, etc, That the Philippine
Islands sare territory belonging TO the
United States that it is the intention
OF the United States to retain them as
such and to establish and maintain
such governmental control througho
the archiPelsgo as the situation may
demand"
Mr.. HoAR. Mr.. Prssiden when on
the Sth OF July, 1898, less than two
years ago, the lamented Vice-Presi-
dent declared the session of the SEN
ate at an end, the people of the Unite d
prosperity and glory. No other ceun-
try on earth. in ali history, ever saw
the like. IL was an American prosper
ity and an American glory.
We were approaching the end OF O
great century. From thirteen StatessWe
had become forty Live States. From
5000 600 people we had become Eear
90, 600 900.
An enormous FOREIGN commerce,
promising TO grow to still vaster pre-
portions in the near future, was thrown
into insignIficsDoe by an internal COM
merce almost passing the capacity of
numbers to calculate. Our manufac-
fures. making their way past hostile
tariffs and fiscal regulations, were dis
placing the products Of the greatest
manufacturing nations in their own
markets. south OF rs, from the Rio
'Grande to Gaze Hora. eur Monroe doc
trine had banished from the American
and France had retired monarchy had
taken its leave ard the whole tsrrito-
~ was occupied by republics owing
their freedom to Us. forming their in
stisutions on our example. Our flag,
known and honored throughout the
essth, Was welcomed everywhere in
friendly ports, and hoated everywhere
on: friendly seas. We were the freest.
rie est, stronge st nation on the face of
the esrth--strong in all the elements
OF material strength, stronger still in
the Justice and liberty on which the
foundations Of our empire were laid.
We had abolished slavery within our
Own borders by our constitutional man.
date, and had abolished slavery thz ouRh
out the world by the influence OF our
example.
AN IRA OF PROPERTY.
Our national debt had been reduced
with unexampled rapidity. We had
increased It somewhat for the necessa-
~ expenses Of the war. But il it had
bssn due. We could have paid it all in q
single year by . tar solely upon the
suxuriss OF the rich, which the rich
wosld scarcely have felt, and which
wonld have Vexed no manufacture and