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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-06-03
~ CITY HALL
Wednesday, June 10.
At 8 O'CLOCK r. M.

for the purpose of selecting fifteen Dele
gates and fifteen .Alternates to the Re-
publican State Convention to be held at
BANGOR. JUNE %6th. also to nominate
two Candidates for the Legislature to be
supported at the next state Election. and
for the transaction OF any other bust
ness that may properly come before said
Caucus.
Per Order Republican City Committee,
c. b. BURLEIGH, Chairman,
CHAS. r. HALL, Secretary.
Augusta. Maine, May %, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-06-03
NOTICE

Family washings Rough Dry
q cents per pound including
flat work ironed. No washing
less than 35 cents. Wet
washings so cents per basket.
Phone 438-1 and team will
call. Laundry office open
Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-06-03
HERE IS RELIEF FOR WOMEN

If .yon have pain in the back. Urinary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble and want a
certain. pleasant hcrb relief for wonen's
ills. try Mother Grays "AUSTRALIAN-
LEAF" 1t is safe and never falling
regulator, and relieves all Female Weak
nesses, including inflammation and
alterations. Mother Grav's Australian
Leaf is sold by Druggists or sent by mail
for 20 cts. Sample. i'ent FREE. Address,
The Mother Grnv n. LeRov. NJ v
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-06-03
REPUBLICAN
CAUCUS

The Republican voters of the City of
Augusta are requested to meet in Caucus
at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-06-03

JOURNAL WANTS
PAY THE BESA
44S lItr YAi
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Nuaqcts.

1T takes certain amour, Of push
TO master even a wheelbarrow."
They arc never alone who are ac-
companicd with noble thoughts"
God c,lncatcs men by casting them
on their own rcsources.-Newcli
Dwight Hills.
As soon as man begins TO love
MS work. then will he also begin TO
make progress"
What W. would do. let us begin To-
day Every good VIC would have
mist be paid for in strokes of daily
Effort William James.
name that stands for character.
mat is synonymous with integrity is
the best advertisement in the world.
Great minds have purposes: Others
have wishes
They fail aud they alono who have
not striycn.'
That man lives twice who lives his
first life VEL
BE like the sun which never sees
the dark side of anything.
ITS not the position but the dIs-
position that makes mon happy
"SucccsS Magazine"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
NORMAL SCHOOL BUYS
GATEsWocD's CORNER
sig institution Purchases the Tract
with Mrs. Gatewood's Residence,
for $tS,5Oo.

The Hampton Normal ana Arrlcnl-
,nral Institute has purchaser from,
Mrs. Virginia Gatcwood The tract -,
iand known as "Gatcwood's Corner +.
winch fronts the entrance to ,he
school on the county road Tho
property includes the residence n,
Mrs Gaiewood and about one and ono
I'M acres OF land Tho pmrch9 90
price was SlS'5oo The deed for the
l2nsier has not been flied with the
~, . once yet, lat Mr. W. w.
", w. o ,,d' me attorney for the schoo,
iast night admitted that the ins,i,n, Init
mas bought in the property n, Tho n,;o,,
given above, "Gatewood's corner,
mas long been place known to mn
ioca people and with its acoujsi,ion
me Hampton Normal school become
VIC owner OF most of the valuable
property near the institution.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
NATIONAL FINANCES.
A Deficit Of ss,ao5.i1s is Shown for
February.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March IL
The monthly statement of the govern
ment receipts and expenditures shows
that for February. 1908. the receipts
were SiS,324.S96. and the expenditures
S96.7sO0O7, leaving a deficit for the
month of $S,i05,11S. Tho receipts
from customs amounted 10 S22.475. 1871.
which IS a decrease as compared with
February. 1907, of over $4,000 900 In
ternal revenue receipts amounted to
SlS.i96.il6, a decrease OF ovor 50 900 .
Ooo Miscellaneous items show an In
crease of $lOOo,000 Civil and mis-
ccllaneous expenditures show an in
crease OF nealy Sl.500.o00: The war
Department, an increase OF over 50 :
100000; tho navy, OF over $3.50, 900;
pensions. of over $4,000 600; and rub
lie works of over S650.O0O. Since July.
l, 1907 the receipts have fallen off
over S22,i50.O0O. as compared with the
corresponding period of last year, and
the expenditures have Increased by
over $780, Oc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
THREE CANDIDATES
WANT TO BE SECRETARY
Interesting Contest. Now on Among
the Members of the Phoebus So
Fire Department.

with three candidates for the of
nee Of SECRETARY, the election OF Of
hcers In The Phoebus fire department
hoN' Tuesday evening is expected Ia
frovc Interesting aud exciting
When the department met Inst night
nominations were started and DIR. r..
~. Massey. Allison Tierncy and Geo.
om.th were put up for secretary.
Mr. Frank A. Kcarncy declined a
re-elcction as foreman. but The com
n't'eo unanimously refused to allow
him to quit The Office.
Inc nominations follow:
chief-Mr George II. Lancer.
Assistant forcman-Mr. w. p. Lam.
Second assistant forcman-Mr. nar-
~ Simkins.
freasurcr-Mr. Charles Warren
secr:lary-Dr. r. II. Massey. George
smith. and Allison Ticrncy
I Assistant cnginecr-AL ]. Farrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
OHIO REPUBLICANS SOLID
FOR WILLIAM II. TAFT
Foraker and Dick Supporters Removed
From the Central Committee
Slap at Foraker.
(DY Assoclatcd pressO

COLUMBUS. OHIO, March 3-rho
Republicans of Ohio met today in
state convention and placed the en-
Ire party machinery Of the state in
tho hands Of William H. Taft and his
political followers. and dealt Il stag
getting blow TO The interests OF SEN
ators Foraker and Dick by wipmg of
the state central committee every man
who was known to have any bias III
their favor.
Every member of the new state
committee Is a Taft man.
The pictures of Senators Foraker
and Dick wcro hung in the hall as
the platform which will he presented
tomorrow has in 1t n plank commend
,ng the Ohio Representatives in Con-
gross without mentioning any OF
them By name. At the same time a
passt'iie of the railway rate bill
plank endorses the passage of tho
railway rate bill which was opposed
In Congress by Senator Foraker
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
iauag Ladies' 81 Hampton Entertain
Hale Friends In DsIIgh fol Manner.
HEY were CHARMING HUsTEssES
Well Known Society Young Women
More Than Repay All That They
Owed to Men for Pas, Fayors-La.
dies Who Gave Dance.

,,,,,,t,,... H.
dice -of J,,mnton royc doI,rh,ruI
dance IN tho py,hlan c.stlo ,udl,or-
inn Inst n,ch, Tn ,,o yonnr man -,
Tho town and mos, chormlnr hos,ass.
as thcy were
M, 49,. - .
49, N'ne y. ~. e",sv" p'es'n' iouuu
,"o ,a s,''n -. tuo uu'' 20 rpi''"'h n'''i
-, n 10 s,'"", VI i'o'"', oMer'
,u" "nu u'V' """y III 'hc c' !!
~. '''e 49,
inc young women giving the dance
were: MISSES Annie Richardson, EN-
mn ,.. '.ichardson' Kate Whiting, Mary
"h'.ihs' Marion Mug'er. Corrlc Cos
ny, trace COSBY, hcna Cosby. Alice
Gonr"'h' hessic i'lackmore. Nell Lee,
'.'lt'ih onh& Hliphls Tignor Lila
Shisman, l'avinia G. Holt. Ethel Boo
kor' run SciimclI, llilda SchmclS,
'anet ~ PEEK Sue Lee, Eta SIN
clair, Eva Tlsnor, Sallic Armistead.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
MaHers Personal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

'--N-@S-S-S-S-S )tb-x-Au-NNRQVUN i.
visit of two weeks to her father In
Bucnn Vista
MT aud Mrs. w. II. kathan and
daughter Mrs. Frank Mccarthy, of
beloit, Wisconsin, are visiting Mrs.
kathans sister, Mrs. a. f. Coglan.
near the Normal school.
Capt Frank w, Darling aud Mr.. ".
w woodward will leave this morning
Tor Richmond where they viii looi,
INTO the oyster legislation before Tho
legislature. IVY
MI j, ID, Winnie Jr, a phocbus hov
was member of the Lew Dockstn,l-
ors MINISTRIES, which played IN New
port News Monday night. and duriu.
nus stay here spent the time wiz
MS sisters In Phocbus.
Major John A. Johnston. chief sur-
Scon ut tue National Soldiers lIom.
entertained at an elaborate stag pnr,y
last night. e p'' :
Mrs John Erdman of Chanel street
Is IMP owing after brief Illness
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
LPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD POINT.

bridge to the Normal school cornor
within II period of eighteen months.
unless prevented by an act Of God or
another court"
When this announcement was mad
Judge Thornton adjourned court until
this morning in order to allow Clerk
of the Courts Harry II. Holt the time
to transcribc the decree upon the
court record. Tho decree. with its
legal ycrblagc, covers nine pages OF
typewriter matter, and goes into the
annexation with all the legal require
monts.
Tho happy and quick manner In
which the annexation case was dt..
posed of WIS Joylully received By al
classes and during tho day those who
have lived in town for several years
were extending congratulations to tho
Outsiders" upon their advent rs clti.
zcns OF the real city of Hampton.
Within a few days the second petit
ton Will h. filed which will finally
transfer Hampton from town to {,
city OF the second class IN aomnliancs
with tho terms of the bill passed by
tho present legislature.
Judge Thornton made number at
acqnnlntcnccs and won their admlra-
ton by his splendid display of legal
knowledge and acquaintance with the
general annexation laws.
To Elect the Couoci;mcn.
Tomorrow evening tna town council
VIII meet, when Tic eight additional
colincilmen will DO olac,eI. From,
the Wost Ends IN namss Of CAPT. T.
w, Darling. Mcssrc. NJ. u. Hyatt. e.
-. Cheync, II. NJ. East. ]. Il. Borps
and others are mcntlohcd while
among those associated with the Egst
End contingent nrs M,ss,5 Hunter r
Hooker Frank G. Roas. L. Il. IIyiiz.
claw III. w. Saunders. MIR II |. Ma.
sor 10 mentioned ~ +, m,ilmn
iro'n The section acrcss Hampton
bridge
Within Thirty Days.
II is now expected that the ncccs
! sary legal matters can be arranged s,
, as to have the new territory annexed
by tho decree Of Judge Thornton be
come nm active part of tho city q
ilamptoa on the first day of April an,
certainly by the first of MAY.
The now council will have To SELL.
additional police officers and aIrcod
there tx lively contest bcing WACO,
Tor the positions on the force.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
FIRST BALLOT TAKEN FOR
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR
F. 3. Gary in Lead, But Lacking Many
Votes of Number Necessary to
Election.
(By Assoclnted press. !

COLUMBIA, S. c., March 3--rhc
general assembly of South Carolina
convened in extra session tonight foy
The purpose OF clccting Il successor TO
The late Senator Asbury c. Latlmcr,
who died February 20
One ballot was taken in each house
tonight without result The total
vote was as follows:
f. u. Gary G5, Lcgrand G.. Walker
~, w. l.. MaudlIn is, j. L. Cokcr 2,
Wiley Jones Z. Joshua II. Hudson ..
James II. Carlisle l.
All those voted for are Democrats.
After taking one ballot both houses
adjourned TO attend smoker.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Baby Born on Train.

a young negro woman who boarded
the evening local Chesapeake & Ohio
train ut Toano yesterday afternoon.
gave birth to n bouncing bal,y before
the train reached this city. Captain
Anthony. the conductor. excited over
the event, sent four kilograms to
Trainmaster Ford. An ambulance
met the train and took the mother and
baby home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Judge Thornton Allows Town to
Take 10 All The Territory Ask.
cd for by Committee.
THERE WAS SLIGHT OPPOSITION
Msssrs. George A. schmclz, R. 1.
Macon and John Weymouth oppos-
ed Taking In East Queen Street,
Extended. sut Did Not Make 4
Strong Fight Against 1t.

IL required only about three hours
TUE Tor Judge j. II. r. Thornton OF
$ MANASSAS, to transfer the town OF
i1anpion from :; village of 1924,
10 a city OF tho second class, with a
population of about $500, yesterday.
a'fnile the order of the jurst has not
neen signed no announced after hear
ms the application OF tho council OF
the Town OF Hampton TO annex tho
west and East ends and tho section
lying between Hampton bridge and
tne Hampton Normal school that he
would grant the request. The order
vas drawn yesterday afternoon anil
4 wien tho court meets this morning at
w o'clock the final step will be taken
when Judge Thornton attaches hiq
signature to the decree and will then
adjourn hls court.
Wnile there was little skirmish
oyer the taking in OF the property
aipng inc county road, from Hampton
y nrldge TO tho Normal school, the on
Position was not pushed and aTter
going over tho territory as decided
Mpon by the general committee Judge
ihornton returned to the court-ro
and announced his decision.
Promptly Mt 10 O'Clock Judge Thorn
ton assembled the bench and after ,,,c
iormalitles OF opening the cour, had
been gone through with he announced
itth nc readiness or the court to take nj,
Z The petition of the council in the ma,
tor of annexation.
Mr.. George A. Schmelz. head of In,
= sschmelz Brothers Bank IN Ncwpor,
news, who owns n valuable residence
on the county road, appeared in opno-
sttion to taking IN the section I'm
which he resided. Mr.. SchmoL mn,,
q very frank and able siatemcn, /,
the court and then announced thai
no was ready to submit to the will al
The court. Mr.. II. l. Mason ana MIR
John Weymouth Joined in IL opposi
4 lion bat like Mr.. Schmclz, mono OF The
gentlemen offered any serious opposi
ton to coming INTO town.
Judge Goes over Ground.
Judge Thornton ANNOUNCED that /,
4 order that he might famillarl2o him
seii with tho territory to be annexed
ne would ask the gentlemen intorcstct
70 stako him over the route sclectc,
Tor, Tie new town This was don,
and the judge and number of Tho
men interested first Visited the soc
ton from tie bridge to The school II,
WA then taken over the other par,
OF tho town
Returning to the courthouse Judg.
Thornlon entered into the ease. Mes.
sss y III, Holt, w. w Richardson G
~ Spratloy G. w. Rowc, r. j. Leo
Albert Howe, Hunter II. Booker Y,
s5lsley, Mayor Thornton Il. Jones M,
Capt Frank w. Darling wcro oxamin.
Cd and each expressed the reason VIII,
ehegilmits should be extended and tn,
cntire territory selected taken In.
After listening to the testimon,
Judge Thornton announced that II,
wonld enter the general order per.
fnntting the town to take in the ter,
st5tory recommended by the CONNIE
tee but added that he would incorpor
fte III the decree q clause compelun.
nc town TO pave the extension o
East Queen street from Hamptor
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Viii Not Publish oavl. CO.,

nnM ORLEANS, March 3--Ntrs J..
. a.Son Hayes of Colorado Springs.
anhoonces that shc will not search
me letters OF nor father. Jencrson
Jaws on file in the Memorial Han.
lof evidence to settle the report that
ucnerais Grant and Thomas once Of
lered licir services to the Confeder-
NY NY she thinks tho subject can be
pest treated with silence
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Ala is Absolutely Sane.

DENVER. COLO. March 3.-Giuss-
eppc Ala the slayer of Father Leo
Heinrichs. is declared absolutely sane
III report submitted to District At
torncy A. Stidder today by four en-
ports in mental diseases who exam
ined the prisoner for several hours.
The physicians agreed that Ala had
no mental decisions whatever.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Tennessee Feudist Arrested.
by Associated Press)

TAMPA, FLA, March 3-Working
quietly as street car motorman. Hawcs
keeblcr. member of the Hill family
gang OF Tennessee mountainecrs. was
arrested here today. Kccbicr has a
charge OF murder pending against him
Mt Bristol. Tenn, and escaped from
jail at Marion, N. c., several months
ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Killed in Mardi Gras Crush.
(Rv Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS. LA. March 3 -
The first bad accident OF the Mardi
Gas carnlal occurred tonight. when
three negroes were killed by street
car. The negroes were in wagon
and were part OF thousands of merry
makrcs enroutc for the center OF the
city 10 witness the carnival parade.
when they were nun down by street
car.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Prince to Visit Canada.
(Dy AgsOcIatcd Prcss)

OTTAWA. CAN, March 3---Wnfred
Mauricr read a letter in the House
tonight from Lord Gray. stating that
the Prince of Wales would attend the
ter-centenary In connection with the
founding OF Quebec. during tho com
Ing summer. providing that it could
be held between the 22nd ana Goth of
July.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Sent 10 the Reform,,nru

NfedericlI Lewis, a white boy /,
years old. was yesterday committed
10 The reformatory by Mayor l.. p
furness OF Phoebus The bow has
been keeping bad company and has
tecome p nuisance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Citizenship Refused n I,n,,.

CINCINNATI, Marcr I'm tho Uni.
.eu states court five applications for
naturalization pape' were granted and
,'nc we're dismissed among the lat
&c, 'he application Of Full Yamamoto.
4 japanese who has been pressing his
uaSc Tor several months. Tic statute
provides that only free white per-
so"a can obtain citizenship papers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Alleged Night Rider Held.
Cry Associated Pross)

HOPKINSVILLE. KY. March g.
The grand jury today returned an in
dictment against Robert Wood a
Young farmer, on the charge of send
Ing n threatening letter signed Might
Riders. Wood is held under bond
for trial on March %.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
MAD pie social

me Mag Pic Social. which was to
nave been given last week in the lee
'nre room of the First methodist
chnrch. VIII be given by the ladies OF
me church Friday evening. March 9.
cakes, pies and refreshmcnu. will be
on sale. 49,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
BRADLEY FOR FAIRBANKS.
New Kentucky Senator says Score
tsry Taft Cannot Win presidencv

FRANKFORD. KY. March Will
nam o. Bradley. recently elected sen
ator from Kentucky. made public his
opinions in the prcsidcntian race in
an Interview today, when he express
Cd himself unquaiihcdIy for Fair
banks. He said that Secretary Taft
cannot win
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Pittsburs Lets Out Otey.
(Rv Aucncfafal D,1-.,

NEW YORK, March 3.--President
Pullman OF the National League today
announced the release by Pittsburg
to Rochester. On. Y..) of w. r. Otcy.
formerly OF the Norfolk. (va..) club.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
In Power 20 Years; Owe, thrown.
(Dy Associated Prcssl

FltEl;ERICrON, ". b.. March 3 u
The liberal government of New Bruins
wick. which has been continued in
Office under one head 90 years. was
ovor'hrown IN tho general elections
held throughout the provinces today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Liquor Mayor Elected.
Ivy Associated Pressl

ELkINS, w. VA, March 3.-Fol-
lowing holly contested campaign
DIR. a. NJ. Frederick was today re-
elected mayor on tho liquor license
ticket. Three councilmen on the
same ticket and two on the dry tickle,
were also elected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Brit and Nelson Fight.
INV AssocIntnd prncel

LOS ANGELES. March Skinny
Brit. Of San Francisco and Battling
Nelson. of Chicago, met in a ten round
contest tonight. The fight went the
limit There was no decision
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Sent to Insane ASYLUM

A-guard from the colorod insane
asylum nj Pese-sbrc5 came Ia Aamp-
ton yesterday aftclnon and took back
10 that institution Berkeley Courtney
and John Windcr recently adjudgcd
insane.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04

me Ladies' Auxiliary will meet to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
me meeting for men Sunday after
non 1. VIII be addressed by Rev George
W. Wray, pastor of the Flrts Metho-
dist church,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Dleeussed curtsIIment.
nv AssocIaioa pressl

FALL RIVER. MASS March 3 =
At a meeting of tho executive COM
mittce OF the Cotton Manufacturers
Ass9ciation OF the city tonight, the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04

question OF continuing the curtailment
of production beyond the time set by
agreement among the cotton manu-
facturcrs of New England was dis-
cusscd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
CASH HAS ARRIVED.
cleveland Bank New Owns the Phoe
bus Street improvement Rord.


The authorities Of the Town If phoc
nus yesteday received check for
s.s,voo from the First National bank
OF OF cleveland. Ohio, in payment for tnr
s-o'ooo issue of street Improvement
oohas' which the Ohio bank recently
purchased from the town
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
Tako your prescription to Hulrs
Cut Rate Drug Store. 1920 II

Take no rlslt-hayc your prescrip.
lions filled by experienced rharma-
5Oi 2-2t-fm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04
st0raaa House Burned, Los sa mn

cI-,,,.l,7, Du' Hruf Loss $4,000
ooffOl.k,VA.. March S.-The
s'"f"sc OF The Surry Lumber Compa-
~ nt Dcndron. Va. containing box
snooSs for the Standard Oil Company.
WI, MAS burned last night; loss. $4,000
ne 'umnoor company Is owned chief
" by Baltimore capitalists
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04

Take your prescriptions to HuIrs
ous hate Drug stoee, 1870 U
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-04

visit OF two weeks TO her father in
Bucnn Vista
New-York tribune., 1908-02-02

his hands for wise administration ne practlcaIE
left OIivarcs to work his own will upon coun-
try 50 poor and distracted that the Verlest
amateur should have seen the need for reforms
Philip could never plead ignorance OF the Woes
that had befaIIen his subjects. y hitherto un-
Published document in his own hand gives TINS
account of the situation by which he was con-
fronted on his accession:
found finance so exhausted apart from, the
Philip u Who had pledged it deepiyb that all re-
ltrrll,rv had been 50 reduced that in my fathers
time sIene ninety-siX million crowns had been Deen
in the other realms ii. 9. Aragon. Catalonia, etc)
-irrnCv had been raised to three times il face
l:tlEe, an uuheard-Of thing IN an .e,t-Tl re
asserted from Rome that innul-,,ie dspenslt tons
.or simonv had been obtained f3r archbishopric.s
very first day of my reign WAS obliged to put my
ministers who received br.aes were more numerous
Jan those H:he did not Ny, My [{atef STAT n, TOO , T5 mas
made with my father they were treated as inds &
refused 10 acknowledge such claim | had
9n9 amy fe fssen inl2 fgS %tre % %' wensf iSst Tie
truce with Flanders was just expiring. Ger
Tie marriage of the Prince Of wales with my sis
ter far advarced that it seemed Impossible
q avoid it without great var. which indeed fol
owed, as we could not give way the religious
,,.'' roy whilst I'll tie other parts Of the mon
arcnv were neglected or mISS0verncd- We
were at with Venice. the kingdom OF Naples
Was almost in revolt and the money there was
utterly corrupted. All this was from no fault OF
father of his professors. all the world
knows, but simply because God 50 ordained IT.
The last sentence i'll this pitiful document
points to ore deep source Of Philips failure.
His conscience was forever tOrmentinS him. but
his conviction. wher things went wrong. that
God was dissa atisfied with him and was punish
ing him and his people. stopped 1T the observ-
ance of religious fornula and never led him 20
take decisive, far reaching action. He the
penury of Spain and bewaied it. but went in
his extravagant courses, pouring out money
upon courtly displays, theatrical entertainments.
less edifying iudulgences, s.nd Il horde OF greedy