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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Four Days of F1ae Sport.

A number Of gentlemen from Scot.
land Neck spent tour days hunting in
the Roanoke Clubs game preserve o.
the Roanoke river last week.
The company consisted of the fol
lowing gentlemen F. T. Shields, J
2. Futrell, a. Mcdowell, c.. T. Law.
renee, $. w. Edwards, J. NJ. Tillery
w. P. Darden, B. F. Tlllery, of Dur
ham, w. H. Powell, ct Tarboro, and
Mess. Duche and Stuart, OF Baltimore
They killed six wild turkeys, over
fifty squirrels, two raccoons, many
ducks and deer.
Mr. A. Mcdowell was the fortunate
one to kill the deer.
They bad fine sport and a jolly
time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT.

The November term OF Halifax Su-
perior court was opened Mond~y ct
this week with Judge George A. ones
presiding.
The first business Of tns eouft was
the rawing of the grand jury. The
following were drawn as agrand jury
r. B. Bulluck, foreman; G. III. An
dereon, J. D. White, J. @ Shearin, J..
B. Rrant!sv, L. D. Morris, A. L. Cu!lom.
J. o. Haskins, Il. 4. Carter, w. NJ.
Carroll, Geo. W. Aycock, J. R. Short,
A. E. Crawley. J. F. Shaw, Jesse Bill
lups, N. Keeter, Jesse S. Lewis, G.. N.
Andrews.
The grand jury being drawn the
judge made his usual strong charge to
the grand jury. The charge was strong
ana clear and covered the whole crimi-
nal law Of the State. Mr.. LIS. AIRING
ton was appointed and swofn as officer
to the grand jury.
The criminal docket was takeu- up.
A quo warranto case came up from Lit
Teton. The case involved the mayoral-
tv of the town Of LlttIeton between Thos
n. Harrison and C.. 2. Rodwell. Rodwell
was the plaintiff claiming the right to
the maycralty of the town Of L.ttlston
because be was so elected at the last
town election. Harrison claims the
right to the mayofifty by virtue of a
statute passed sometime ago giving
him right to the Office late: than the
last election in the town of Littieton.
The Court-decidad in favor of Harris
on.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Edwards g. Go.

We have moved part OF our man.
moth stock into one OF our new brick
stores on the Hoffman block Call for
special bargains this week at Edwards
,es trlci store.
sncc.ai bargains this week in cloth
.r@ ard oye-coats. 5000 overcoat for
81 - 81 so overcoat Tor $3.50, SIS co
suits 1os $lO79, $12 so suits tor IS 50.
5000 suits for Sc 81, $3.50 suits for
1888.
Shoes, Hats and Caps at price-
low-r :tan eyer.
D.ess Goods and Trimmi IS 8,
l.r.ces cut ore-third to save trouble OF
ming e our new Brick Stores jar
i,ary list. In fact prices cut on all
goods rather than mcye them.
Lime 90. barrel for The best.
Highest pricss paid COR Cotton, Pea
rus ard Cotton Sead.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WlaeIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used Tor sixty years by millions OF
mothers Tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child. soltens the gums. alias 81
.;ain, cures wind collie, and is the best
tremedy for Diarrhcea. It will relieve
the poo. little sufferer immediately:
Soli by Druggists in ever part Of the
world twenty-five cents bottle. lie
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslo"
Soothing Syrup. aud take no other
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
HsAf FOLKS ! ; : TRAsefRS
Nor How THEY Look, Bur WHO
THEY ARE, WHENCE THEY CONE
AND WHERE THEY Go.

Mrs. w. r. Bond spent Saturday in
Halifax.
Mr.. T. w. Fenner, OF Halifax, spent
Sunday here.
Miss Kate Savage went 10 Enfield
Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. w. T. Hancock and little son
Gen went to Weldon Tuesday.
Miss Olivia Lamb; Of Henderson, is
lere on a visit to her relatives.
Mr.. Wilson Pittman from the En-
ield section was here last week.
Mr.. E B. Allsbrook, OF Enfield, spent a
aight in Scotland Neck last week.
Mrs. K. Allsbrook returnerd Friday
from visit to relatives in Edgecom be.
Mr.. Norfeet Hill left for Alexandria
Friday, after some weeks visit at home
Mr.. W. T. Tyler went to Macon on
business Monday and returned Tues
lay.
Miss Irene Morton, OF Washington,
n. c., has been here some days visiting
friends
Miss Annie Bigss left Friday for
Baltimore whefe she will spend some
weeks on visit.
Mr.. E. T. Clark, of Weldon, was here
Wednesday passing f,onl his farm OF
the Roanoke river.
Mr.. W. w. Andrews, of Everetts,
spent Sunday here visiting the family
Of Mrs. n. NJ R,ddick.
Mr.. J. n. Savage came home Friday
after two or three weeks on the road
Is travelling salesman.
Miss Mary Herbert Smith went to
Tillery Saturday to spend the day with
her cousin, Mrs. Cooke.
Hil!iard & House represent the best
Gre insurance. Spend little money
in coed protection for your property.
DR.. and Mrs. j. D. Biggs, of Will
llamston, came up this morning to
visit Mrs. Blggs' parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
A STARTLING SURPRISE.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. T. HoadIey, healthy, robust black
smith OF gTi!den, Ind, that for ten
wears he suffered such tortures from
rheumatism as few could endure and
live. But a wonderful change follow
ed his taking Electric Bitters. "Two
bottles wholly cured me- he writes,
land l have not .elt~a twinge in over
year." They regulate the Kidne.s.
purify the blood and cure Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Nervousness, Improve d.
gestlon and give perfect health. Try
them. Only 50 cts. at =. !. White
head & Co.'S. drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
MT. l.. g. Grady Married.

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6 O'Clock
a iii, at Nlhertson, in Duplin county,
Miss Maud Grady, daugt-ter of Mr.. W.
H. Grady, was married to Mr.. L. G.
Grady, OF Halifax. Rev. l.. +. Wells
performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs Grady vent Oh bri-
dial trip to Richmond and returned !.
their horne in HALIFAX Friday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
NJ. Hoffman Il Bro.

We wish 20 call your attention to
our beautiful line of Monte Carlos,
Blouse and Etons, long and short
wraps, which we are Offering at I'M
usually low prices. Give Us call, we
will save you 10 per cent. We
have reduced our entire stock OF
Clothing one third on account of the
continual warm weather. If you want
a bargain In a new stylish suit now is
the time to purchase and get first
pick.
M. HOFFMAN e. BRO
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
CURED OF PILES AFTER I
YEARS.

Mr.. c. Haney, OF Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
him permanently. Invaluable for cuts.
burns, bruises, spralns, decorations; &C.
zema, letter, salt rheum, and all other
skin diseases. Look for the name De-
Witt on the package--all others are
CHEAP, worthless counterfeite.-E L.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

A coed farm for sale in Warren
county q miles from Macon, N. e.
400 acres. 200 acres cleared, balance
in woods we'll numbered with cord wood.
Coed land for Tobacco, Cotton and
Corn. Tenant houses and good water.
one, two, three and four years.
Apply to billiard & HOUSE.
Scotland Neck, n. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
cotto.. es,sssans peeenber a4,n.

Mr.. Peter E.. Smith In commenting
n Cn the item in THE COMMONWEALTH
last week concerning late cotton
blooms this season, said that On Lie
farm in 1863 there were plenty of cot
ton blooms the day before Christmas.
He says cotton has not b!oomed as
late as it has this season since the fall
Of 1865.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Died Suddenly.

Mr.. w. HI. K. Jones, who lived on the
t,.rm OF Mr.. John G Powell near Tillery
died suddenly Sunday. He sud-
denly complained OF Il sharp pain
ia the breast, lay down on the bed and
his wife rang the tarm bell to give the
alarm. When she went back into the
house her husband. was dead.
He was alb out IS years OF age and
left a wife and three small children the
Youngest about one year old. Monday
the remains were carried to his Old
home IN Northampton county Tor in
tcrment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Cotton Seed Wanted

I..n again in tao market to pay tie
highest Cash, or exchange price, toi
your cotton seed this season: ENTIR 2
SATISFACTION GUARAN FEED n
EVERY CASE.-O. X. TAYLOR.
Sept. Is, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
A small Fire.

Thursday morning about Z O'Clock
the alarm of fire was heard and soon
hurrying feet clattered about the
streets to locate the fire. It was
small blaze in the roof of Mrs. Bowers
kitchen. It caught from a fue. A
large crowd gathered quickly and soon
the flames were extlnguished with
some damage to the roof.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
LICK IN THIRTEEN.

By sending - miles VIM. spirey, Of
Walton Furnace, VI, got box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured horrible Fever Sore on his leg
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Eruptions,
Boils, Burns, Germs and Piles. Only
25c. Guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead
& Co. druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
STARTLING, BUT TRUE.

1T every cne knew VIVA: grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills Is, -
writes D. II. Turner, Dempseytown, Pa,
You'd sell all you have in day.
Two weeks use has make a new man
of me-" Inia!lible Tor constipation,
stomach and liver troubles. 25c at
E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Sale OfValuable Stock

AND personal PROPERTY AND
RENTAL OF A LARGE AND
VALUABLE FARM NEAR
THE TOWN OF ENFIELD
IN HALIFAX
COUNTY.
Having decided to quit farming and
leave the State Of North Caroline. ]
will on Wednesday the 10Th day of
December, 1902, expose to public SAFE
to the highest bidder for cash, en- m;
farm IL IIalifas county, abo::t one
mile from the growing and iiourlsbicg
town of Enfeld, the following lersm
al property to"lt:
onu!es, 1 horses, SO head OF JeT-
sew cattle, Is head Of improved stock
of hogs, farming implements, etc.. lot
Of corn, fodder, peanuts and cotton
also one-haH interest in one engine aud
peanu. tfresher Gas good as new.)
l vii! also on said day offer my farm
for rent for the years of 1903, 1904 and
1905, containing 1900 acres, bounded
nv the lands of J. G.. Randolph. r. B.
Parker, the Fittman farms and others,
reaching to within two hundred yards
Of the corporate limits OF the town 81
Eu;ielt; III Halifax county: For further
rar,icllars apply to the undersigned at
Enfield, N. c..
This LIST day of Noyember, 1902.
S. Pore.
u-6-4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Double Tobacco Leaf.

Mr.. G. 7. Hopkins exhibited in THE
COMMONWEALTH office few days ago
dou Die tobacco leaf. The stem was
regular for about three inches from the
stalk and then divided There were
two we'll developed leaves, backs to
each other WI til pocket in one leaf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Machines ndNeedles

r. E. ALLIGOOD, Agent tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts,
Parts and attachments. ANY part sup
piled OF fixed. Sold on easy install
ment. Old machines taken in ex-
change. Box 2O5,
6-l2-2m Scotland Neck, N. T..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
One Copy Worth $1.oo.

A prompt payin & subscriber to THE
COMMONWEALTH said recently that
what he read in one issue was worth
the price OF the paper for a year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
NEW SPARKLES.

EFT. whitehead& Cos
A NEW SUPPLY of every
thing in our Jewelry Depart
1nent.
We have Fine New Clocks;
Watches, Scarf Pins, Ladies
Lace Pins, Babies Pins, Cut
Glass, Birthday Presents,
Wedding Pres rs, a Big
Lot of Silverw e, and Full
Trays OF ma her Spark
ling Beauties.
All pretty, attractive and
CHI ETA p.
r.. r. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Rheumacide is positive cure for
rheumatism in every form. Does not
injure the digestive organs. The best
laxative and blood purifier. Ask your
druggist for 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Executors Sale Of
Personal Property.

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1902, between
hours of ten aud twelve, at the resi-
dence of the late Amanda House, we will
sell at auction for cash, several head OF
team, cattle, hogs, farming imple
ments, cotton seed, corn, fodder, and
other personal property. This Nov.
17th, 1902.
T, l.. and ALBERT House,
Executors OF AMANDA HOUSE.
ll-2O-2t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

track
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED HIS HORSE. =
A few days ago MIR. w. B. BarnhiIl
accidentally killed a valuable horse.
Ee was cutting down a small tree for
stack pole for peavines. and contrary
TO his calculation, the tree fell in the
direction of the horse-Tell on him
and killed him.
THROWN FROM A BUGGY-Sunday
while Miss Birdie Savage was driving
.loEe,' short turn on Main street
caused such jolt by the buggy that
she was thrown out. She was some
what bruised on her arm and face,
but the hurt was not serious.
THOSE DINNERs.-Mrs. Safer is still
giving those fine dinners at Halifax
Every enc who stops at her house can
see that she needs a better place to
accommodate her guests Will the
people of Halifax build the hotel
which she needs so much?
SUCCESSFUL RALLY.-The colored
people had a grand rally at Cherry +
chapel at Hobgood Sunday and Sunday
hight, November 231d. They raised
S5?.M for the benefit of the church.
Rev. H. H. Hall, pastor OF the church,
gave The COMMONWEALTH the inior-
nation.
STORES CoMPLETED.-Mr. III. L. Dris.
col, of Roanoke Rapids, has completed
three new and handsome brick stores
on Main street and left for his home
Tuesday. He says the Scotland Neck
people nave treated him wall. The
Scotland Neck people are pleased with
Mr.. Driscoi and ara glad to treat him
well. Ibe stores which he has just
completed are occupied by Mess. A. L.
burlington and j. B. Edwards. Mr..
Edwards occupies two and Mr.. Pur
rington one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
The Valuable Mat:

The man who pays his debts and
bills most promptly is. in many res
poets, ore of the most valuable men in
Il community. He helps other people
pa4Iheir debts and bills also.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
DIR. WIMBERLET'S CERTIFI-
GATE.

This is to certify that l have used
Hancock s Liquid Sulphur in my prac-
tice and haye tested 1t sufficiently to
know 1t TO he remedy of great merit.
Have used it with curative results in
cases that nothing else would benefit.
J.P. KIMBERLEY, M. D.
Scotland Neck, N. c., Oct. q, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Brick for Cash ONLY.

500 600 Brick for cash only. NJ,
i,.i,.k yard near Scotland Neck is in
charge Of r. J. Afford who Is there all
the time and is instructed to fill no
order except for cash. This rule must
be observed. D. A. WADRY.
Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
MIR. LAMBS CERTIFICATE.

NY little son had been troubled with
Ringworm on his hand tor year.
We tried various remedies with no Ell
test. At last we used Hancock's Liquid
Sulphur, and after three or four appIi-
cations there was improvement, and
In three weeks it was entirely cured.
u. LAMB,
Scotland Neck, N. c., Oct. q, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Keep Your Bowels Strong.

Constipation or diarrhea when
YOUR bowels :.-c out of order. Cas-
carrots Canuy Cathartic will make
them act naturally. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
hulk. All drnroists. Ior.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Notice..

shall need what yon owe me ,ha'
IS due Jan. LIST, 1908 Don, fail t..
call and see me before tla. date.
NOAH BIGGS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
For Rent.

81 acres of good land halt mile from
Scotland Neck. Three-ro house on
the lot.--HILLIARD & House.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Ask your lawyer about "Fewer gal.
ions wears longer"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

DEPOT IMPROVEMENT AT HALlFAx-
The depot at Halifax is being moved
about fifteen feet from the railroad
track and side track will be put be-
tween the building and the main
track
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Kodak for Sale.

Almost new, makes pictures 4x5.
Can be bought very cheap. Enquire
at this Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Wanted a Boy.

TaE COMMONWEALTH desires to en-
gage boy who wishes to learn the
printers tr ade.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Cabbage Plants.

$4,000 Large Jersey Wakefield.
100000 Early Jersey Wakefield. Pack
ed in Baskets and Shipped to any
Point C. O. D. at ON E DOLLAR
PER THOUSAND.
W, Il. WALSTON,
Scotland Neck, n. C.;
ll.G-At.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
IS YELLOW pOISlsf!

in your blood ? Physicians cs:s.
It fIaIarial Germ. It can be seem
changing red blood yellow uzsess'
microscope. 1t works Gay ana
night. First, it turns yoHF Com
plexion yellow. Chilly, aching
sensations creep down ycuz'
backbone. You fee! weak a.aa
ROBERTS CHILL TONIC
will stop the trouble ROW. Il
enters the blood at once and
drives out the yellow poison.
II neglected and when Cfsills,
Fevers, Nighf.Sweats and a gen
eral break down come later OH,
Roberts Tonic will cure you
then-but why wait ? Prevent
future sickness. The nlanufac-
turers know all about this yell
low poison and have perfected
Roberts Tonic to drive It out,
nourish your system, restore
appetite, purify the blood, pre-.
vent and cure ChilIs, Fevers ana
Malaria. II has cured thous-
ands-It will cure you, or your
money hack. This Is fair. Try
Il. Price, Is cents.
E.T. WHITEHEAD 6 &C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

ASK your doctor about "Fswer ga
Ions wears longer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
NOVEMBER 81, 1902.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your grocer about "Fewer gal
Ions wears longer"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

DR.. and Mrs. J. D. Biggs, of Will
llamston, came up this morning to
visit Mrs. Blggs' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Good farm in Warren.

NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-06
TRUMAN PALMER ON
 CUBAN RELATIONS
Says If the Tariff Reduction Fails He Will Be Able to Build One
 Factory a Year.

Washington, June 5-Truman G. Palmer of Chicago was a witness today pe1ore the Senate committee on Cuban relations. For the past four years MT. Palmer has been engaged in the promotion or peet sugar interests. He gave list of seven teen American corporations which he said have 5Ss, ,727 acres in sugar-producing land in Cuba with an actual capacity of 2So42o tons. Of these seventeen companies. ten have on file war claims against the gov ernment of the United States aggregating &, ,669, ,954 The largest of these claims-for s4. TT. 69s-was filed by the Constancia cugar Company with an estate or ohOoo acres and an annual capacity Of A'ooo tons. MT. Palmer said he had secured the facts upon which this statement Is based from the official records of the Spanish claims commission and from statements made by witnesses before the Senate committee and House committee on ways and means.
 MT Palmer presented list of estates owned by individuals who are citizens Of the United States and who reside in the United States or Europe. but most Of whom are either of Cuban or American birth This list included forty-one estates of 366, 7S6 acres, with an average sugar producing capacity of 394, 4s5 tons. Of those forty-one estates thirty-five filed war claims against the government of the United States aggregating s1S,646,544 Mr. Palmer deduced from the figures given in this connection that only 30 per cent of the product was supplied by far mers who do not own their own factories.
 When Senator Platt asked what had induced the witness to manifest so great an interest in the legislation proposed. he replied:
 Because I believe that if this tariff re- duction fails I shall have no difficulty in securing the means of building at least one beet sugar factory year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-06
GOVERNOR TAFT
 SEES HIS HOLINESS
The Pope Is Presented With a Box of Books From President Roosevelt.
 Willing to Aid in Philippines.

Rome, June 5.-The Pope today received Judge Taft civil governor of the Phil ippines Bishop Thomas O'Corman of Sioux Falls. s. D.; Judge Smith and Major Porter of the Judge Advocates de- partment at Washington.
 The Americans were met at the en- trance of the Vatican by Manager Bis lott. the Papan Chamberlain, and were conducted to the Pope's private library. Judge Taft there presented to His Holi- ness a letter from President Roosevelt in which the President said that although not belonging to the Catholic church, he could not help expressing his sentiments of profound venerat!on and esteem for the Pope's wisdom in the administration of the church. Then referring to the Ihii- ippines the President asked for the ropes influence in the great ques tions between the civil government of tho Philippine Island ard the religious orders
 Judge Taft presented the Pontin with a box containing President Roosevelts literary works and the Pope expressed his thanks for Mr Rooseve,t's friendly greet ings.
 While talking with the Pope. Governor Taft reviewed in a summary way tho questions in the Philippines which require settlement. He pointed out that me re- adjustment of the relations of the church and state in the islands was not an ind!- cation of hostility ot the United States to the Catholic church, hut was merely a necessity under the American constitu- tion.
 Governor Taft referred to tho D, osperity and freedom of the Roman Catholic church in the United States and cited these conditions as an assurance that the vatican had nothing to fear from the ex- tension of the authority of the United States over the Philippine Islands.
 Replying to Judge Taft the pontiff ex- pressed the greatest pride in the Roman Catholic church in the United States, and said he earnestly desired to help the American administration of the Philip pines in every possible way, and he as- sured Governor Taft that the vatican would meet all questions raised in the broadest and most conciliatory spirit The pope said that matters of detail in con. nection with the questions to be decided would be referred to committee of car dinals. of which they would be considered at length, and that all the issues would be treated with the sole aim of reaching a settlement satisfactory to all parties concerned