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The age-herald., 1899-02-22
POPE'S LETTER TO
 CARDINAL GIBBONS Discusses the New Theories h. troduced by Father Hecker. CHURCH HAS PROGRESSED But it is for the Vatican to Cause Inno- vations in the Catholic Greed,
 and Not in the Province
 of Individuals.
CHURCH HAS PROGRESSED

Rome, February H.-The Osscrvatore Ro- mano will publish tonight letter from the pope to Cardinal Gibbons saying that If the term Americanism signifies qualities peculiar to Americans and usages adapted to their customs, then we have nothing to say against it; but if it denotes the opin- ions expressed in the Life of Father Heck CT we are convinced that the American bishops will be the first to reject them."
 The popes letter especially reproves opin- ions concerning relaxation of discipline and non-observance of doctrinal points as pre- text for attracting dissenters to Cathol- icism, the direction of souls by inspiration of the Holy Ghost independent of priestly control, the diversion of virtue into active or passive criticisms of the old religious or ders and concerning unusual methods of preaching Catholicism to dissenters.
 The letter, which occupies five columns in the Observatore Romano, begins by lauding Cardinal Gibbons and the American Catholics.
 Alluding to the many proofs of good will he has given them in the past, the pope wishes them to see in the present docu- mnt another proof of his affection for America. While he makes it clear that the letter is one of warning and correction with reference to the life of Father Hecker," his holiness carefully distinguished be- tween the doctrinal aspects of the new the ories and questions of practical discipline and strongly urges the impossibility of any change in the former. While admitting the church has always recognized and act ed upon the necessity of adapting certain points of discipline to modern require ments, it rests with the church, the pope points out, and not with individuals to de- termine how and when such adaptation can be made.
 "All virtues,' says his holiness, must necessarily be active. The contempt shown by innovaters of what they are pleased to call passive virtues has naturally led to a contempt of religious life as suited only to the weak and as an impeachment to Christian perfection and to the good of the community"
 This error the pope energetically con- demns, declaring it injurious to the re- ligious orders and in contradiction to his- tory.''
 He reminds the Americans of their in- debtedness to the religious orders, both active and contemplative.
 The letter arouses deep interest in Rome. The liberal papers declare that it consti- tutes a "solemn manifestation of the in- transigeant spirit of Catholicism" and predict that it will produce an immense onslaught in America
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sioners' court bill could not have passed had the announcement of these appoint ments been made before the passage of that bill.
 It was o'clock when Private Secretary Chappell Cory left the executive office with the message, the contents of which had been so carefully guarded. There was a flood of politicians in the Hobbies and cor riders, each anxious to know the contents of that message.
 The senate was busied with the signing of bills by the president when the messen- ger was announced.
 Invite the gentleman in," said the pres.- dent. MT. Cory announced: An executive message In writing" The president thrust it into his inner coat pocket and proceeded with the signing of the bills. This con- cluded, the chair entertained a motion to go into executive session, at which the message was read and the nominations confirmed. KERSH.
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Sketch of MT. Shelby

David Davis Shelby, who was yesterday appointed judge of the Fifth judicial circuit, Is prominent member of the Alabama Bar association and Is considered one of the foremost lawyers of the south. He was born in Huntsville about fifty-five years ago, and received a common school educa- tion in the schools of the city. He studied law at tho Cumberland University, at Le- banon, Tenn, graduating in the class of 1866.
 He first began the practice of law in Huntsville a partner of Leroy Pope Walker, secretary of war for the Confed- crate states. In 1872 he was elected to the state senate, serving one term. He was a republican candidate for congress from the Eighth district in 1880 and was defeated by Luke Pryor, of Limestone county. With the exception of these two campaigns Mr. Shelby has confined himself strictly to the practice of law and has always been a resident of Huntsville. He has been pro- nounced republican at all times, and was a staunch supporter of President McKin- ley, serving az g delegate to the St. Louis republican coYfvention. MT. Shelby besides being considered one of the ablest lawyers of the Alabama bar, is one of the most popular, as was evidenced by the unani- nous support accorded him for the appoint ment by the democratic delegates In con Greees .hlI- LL4- u u u. l.
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''BEEF BOARD"
 WORKING HARD Niles Allegations Confirmed by
 Witnesses. MANY OFFICERS TESTIFY All Agree That the Canned Roas' Reef Was Bad.
 
 N
 - REFRIG.$ ID MEAT WAS BETTER Sc
 SS RemS : PaIatabIe Long Enough to c.S Cause Suspicion. $ C. v WHEELER WILL GO ON STAND Governor Roosevelt Will Also be Given An Opportunity to Deliver Desser- tation on "Embalmed Beef"-To Visit Packing Houses.
Rem e2 PaIatabIe Long Enough to c,S Cause Suspicion.
WHEELER WILL GO ON STAND

Washington, February H.-The court of inquiry engaged in Investigating the beef charges preferred by General Miles contin- ued today its hearing of testimony bearing upon the controversy.
 A number of army officers who partici- pated in the Santiago campaign were heard. Practically without exception the officers condemned the canned roast beef furnished as a travellers ration and re- viewed complaints about 1t which the men very generally made, declaring 1t unpalat- able and wanting in nutriment. On the other hand the refrigerated beef suffered but little at the hands of today's witnesses, 1t being generally conceded that it was good when delivered and when 1t escaped the decomposing effects of the tropical sun en route to the several commasds.
 General commissary methods in Cuba were inquired into. Difficulty in preventing taint before cooking was experienced gen- erally. There was very little in today's evidence pointing to any use of chemicals upon this beef
 Agreed With Gen. Miles
 The contention of General Miles that the army in Cuba and Porto Rico should have been supplied with herds of cattle or beef on the hoof instead of refrigerated beef was supported by every witness who today gave his opinion on this question.
 A feature of today's examinations was the general assertion of witnesses that they would not have left their duty to the men or army organization to have made any special report on the beef had it not been for the special orders calling for such reports, but rather would have permitted the unsatisfactory ration to pass without further notice as an incident to warfare and to the peculiarly trying conditions with which the army was confronted at the outbreak of the war. number of officers testified to the belief that a very small proportion of sickness in Cuba was due to the beef or nnwholesome rations, but rather to the climate.
 Examination to be Continued
 The examination of witnesses will con- tinue tomorrow and perhaps all of this week in Washington, and the testimony henceforth- is expected to be generally cumulative.
 Many officers are to appear, among them being General Joe Wheeler and Governor Roosevelt. Late this week or early next week the court will leave for Chicago and other western meat centers, where they will inspect the packing houses of the firms which furnished beef to the army. A thorough study of the methods employed in preparing refrigerated and canned roast beef will be made, and witnesses will be examined in the different states.
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KENTUCKY MONUMENTS.
May 3d and 4th Selected for Their
 Dedication.

Chattanooga, Tenn, February H.-Gen- eral H. " Boynton president of the Chick amauga-C Chattanooga National Park, has letter from Governor Bradley, of Kentucky, informing him that he had decided to fix May and as the dates of the dedication of the Kentucky state monuments at Chick amauga Park.
 The date selected Is during the week of the Chattanooga spring festival, com bination of gorgeous pageants and brilliant musical events and at the same time with the expected dedication of the Georgia mon- uments. The Illinois commission is also desrous of dedicating monuments the same week. Many old soldiers of both sides will be drawn together and the president may be induced to attend the reunion. Strong ef- forts are being made to secure his consent to visit Chattanooga and Chickamauga at that time.
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quently telegraphed to cease this, co-inci- dent to the change of policy to annexa- tion. MT. Wildman and Rear Admiral Dewey promised to pay, but have not yet paid for a subsequent expedition by the Abbey, authorized by Admiral Dewey, who afterward seized the steamer, and she is still held. Papers respecting this are now in the possession of the secretary of the navy. The protestations of Admiral Dewey and other Americans that they made no promises are ridiculous. In view of these facts, let the American people judge how the nations word of honor was pledged to the Fi1ipinos and conffded in by them, and violated by the recent treachery of General Otis."
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CAFFEE AND KYLE . THE APPOINTEES Named by the Governor for Railroad
 COmmiSSiOnerShipS. SUCCEED SMITH AND JONES TomlinSOn's Failure a Disappointment
 to His Friends. THE GOVERNOR BEING CENSURED Now Charged That the Appointments Were Held Up in Order to &c.,
 cure the Passage of Some
 Pet Legislation.
SUCCEED SMITH AND JONES
THE GOVERNOR BEING CENsURED

Montgomery, February 2.-(Special.)- Governor Johnston announced the appoint ment of Judge A. E. Caffee, of Lowndes, and Major Oceola Kyle, of Morgan, as railroad commissioners at o'clock this af- ternoon They succeed Colonel Harvey E. Jones, of Mobile, and Ross c. Smith, of Birmingham.
 The announcement of these appointments created a genuine sensation among the many politicians who were in the city. It was an absolute shock to the friends of John w. Tomlinson that he was not named
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after the governor appointed as president of the board of revenue, a man who Is re- ported as voting for Mckinley for presi- dent, looks like new political algnments are being formed and some interesting de- velopments are anticipated. Many of the governors former close friends are ar raigning him for his selection.
 Judge Caffee is a lifelong democrat, true in the days when 1t required courage to be a democrat in Alabama. His political views are strictly in line with the silver forces, while MT. Kyle is recorded as hav- ing cast his vote for gold-standard man four years ago.
 Saidta prominent south Alabama man to- night, who is a member of the governors s staff: 'I do not like any such action on the part of the governor, and shall assist in seeing that the true principles of de- mocracy are upheld" Many others who have strongly supported the governor are making similar declarations.
 Held Appointments
 They censure him because they say that he has held up the appointments in order to secure support of some pet legislation. It is frequently charged that the commits
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PLAN ID SACK
 CITY OF MANILA Ots Secures Possession of lTl-
 p0Ttant Document SCHEME OF THE INSURGENTS To Pillage the Town and Spare
 No Foreigners. NO QUARTER FOR THE AMERICANS Invaders of the Philippines to Die
 by the Sword. WOULD LIBERATE PRISONERS Arm Them and Call Upon Them to Ex- terminate the United States Troop ers-Resolved to Take Revenge
 For Alleged Treachery.
Invaders of the Philippines to Die
 by the Sword.
WOULD LIBERATE PRISONERS

Washington, February 21.-The following dispatch was received this evening from General Otis:
 Manila, February 21.-Adjutant- General, Washington: The following was issued Dy ernment at Malolos. February 15. 1899, for execution during that evening and night in this city:
 "First-You will so dispose that at 8 o'clock at night the individuals of the ter ritorial militia at your order will be found united in all of the streets of San Pedro, armed with their balostx and revolyers or guns and ammunition if convenient
 "Second-Philippine families only will be respected. They should not be moested, but all other individuals, of whatever race they may be, will be exterminated without any compassion after the extermination of the army of occupation.
 Liberate All Prisoners
 "Third-The defenders of the Philippines in your command will attack the guard at Bilibid and liberate the prisoners and 'presidiarios,' and having accomplished this they will be armed, saying to them, Brothers, We must avenge ourselves on the Americans and exterminate them, that we may take our revenge for the infamy and treachery which they have committed upon us; have no compassion upon them; attack with vigor All Filipinos masse will second you-long live Filipino independ- ence.'
 "Fifth-The order which will be followed in the attack will be as follows:
 ."rhe sharp shooters of Tondo and Santa Ana will begin the attack from without, and these shots will be the signal for the militia of Trozo Binondo, Quiato and Sam duty; those of Pake, Ermita and Malale. San Cruz and San Miguel will not start out until 12 o'clock, unless they see that their companions need assistance.
 Europe a silent Spectator
 "Sixth-The militia of Tondo will start out at o'clock in the morning; if all do their duty our revenge will be complete. Brothers, Europe contemplates us, we know how to die as men, shedding our blood in defense of the liberty of our coun- try; death to the tyrants.
 War without quarter to the false Ameri- cans who have deceived us.
 Rather independence or death."
 The portion of General Otis dispatch in- dicated by dashes the officials were unable to decipher tonight. There is no fourth paragraph" in the insurgent statements as furnished to the press.
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ANOTHER SCENE
 OF TURBULENCE
D'AlmenaS ReneWs His Attack on
 the Government.
CAMPOS DEFENDED LlNARGS
Declared That D'Almenas Would Not Dare Reiterate His Accusations Out side the Cortes- Canalejas Riddles
 Pinganer, Minister of Finance.

Madrid February 2.-In the chamber of deputies today the opposition contiued to bait the government Senor Canalejas put a long string of questions to the minister of finance, Senor Puigcerver, who declined to reveal the contents of the projected bills
 To this Senor Canalejas replied: Moth ing could be conceived more iamentable than the words of the minister of finance. It is evident that he has prepared no bills at all, despite the gravity of the situa- tion."
 Senor Canalejas then proceeded to cen sure the government caustically, attrib- uting it's "careless glibness of explanation" to the fact that it was aware that in a few days it would no longer be in office.
 In the senate Count D'Almenas resumed the attacks begun by him yesterday upon the generals who were engaged in the war in Cuba. He complained that chests of gold sent out to pay troops in Cuba had been returned to Spain intact and unopen- ed just as they had been sent out. In terms of special severity he criticized Captain Aunon, the minister of marine.
 Twice he was called upon by the presi- dent to withdraw his remarks, and his speech was attended throughout with great uproar.
 Marshal Martinez De Campos defended General Linares, who was in command of the Spanish troops at Santiago at the ca pitulation against the charge of treason brought by Count D'Almenas adding that the latter would not dare repeat his charge outside the cortes.
 Count D'Almenas essayed a reply, but the president refused to hear him.
 Senor Sagasta, the premier, who spoke amid increasing tumult, deplored the atti- tude of Count D'Almenas and defended the governments conduct. He concluded by calling for the closure.
 The debate was adjourned
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NIarti Seen at Albany

New York, February 21.-AgonciIlo and his secretary, Marti, left Montreal on Sum- day, announcing that they were coming to this city, whence they would sail on the steamer St. Paul. Marti was seen on the train which left Montreal at p. m. and was due in this city at 7:2O a. m. to- morrow. He took pains not to conceal himself at Saratoga, and Albany was the last place where he was seen. It is be- lieved that he remained in that city until the next train for Montreal left there, and that he returned to the Canadian city on It. Meanwhile, both were expected in this city. It is thought that Agoncillo sent Marti in the direction of this city while he himself travelled eastward to Halifax.
The age-herald., 1899-02-22
vIeIxsburg Park Bill

Washington, February a.-The bill to provide for the appointment of a commits sion to have charge of the affairs of the vicksburg Military park will be signed by the president soon. The members of the proposed commission have been already selected and their names will be announced as soon as the bill is approved. It is un- derstood that those selected are General John Kountz. of Toledo, O.; General Stephen D. Lee, of Starkville, Miss; cap tain J. G. Everts, of Chicago, and Captain William T. Rigby, of Manchester, la
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Plea for Ewart,s Confirmation

Washington, February H.-Senator Pritch- ard of North Carolina, today made plea in the executive session of the senate for the confirmation of the nomination of Judge Ewart as judge of the western district of that state. He took up the various charges against Judge Ewart and made reply to them, quoting literally from the testimony. There were several interruptions by Sena- tors Hoar, Teller, Spooner and Butler. No time was fixed for vote.
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Ashbridre Succeeds Warwick

Philadelphia, February N.-Samuel Ash bridge (republican), was today elected Mayor of Philadelphia to succeed Chas. E. Warwick by a plurality of at least 100000 over pr. W. Horace Hoskins (democrap' and the prohibition peoples and single-tax candidates.
 Mayor-elect Ashbridge's plurality will be about O,0OO in excess of that received by Mayor Warwick in 1895, when total Of 214,743 votes were cast for him and his son.
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Steamer Combs Sinks

Morgan City La, February H.-The stern wheel steamer Huston Combs sank sud- denly today in Bayou Teche. at Parrs Glenw--de plantation. Second Engineer Walter Green and two colored employees were drowned. The balance of the crew es- capped. The disaster, 1t is stated, was caus- ed by the steamers general collopse.
The age-herald., 1899-02-22
CLAIM TREACHERY.
Filipino Junta Issues Statement Abus
 ing Gen. Otis.

Hong Kong, February n.-The following statement. has been issued by the Filipino junta here:
 "Information which has leaked through the Pinkertons, sent by President McKin- ley to investigate the shipment of arms to the Fflipinos, shows that the first ship ments to Aguinaldo were made by order of the American government through Consul wildman, hence the ship per the Wing Fol. The American government subse-
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Educational Association

Columbus, Ohio, February a.-The de- partment of superintendence of the Ma tional Educational association convened here today, the attendance being fully one thousand persons. Many of the most prom inent educators of the country are present. The meeting was held in the board of trade auditorium, where the address of welcome was delivered by MT. Canfield, president of the Ohio division.
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Examination to be Continued
Transaction in Steers

San Antonio, Tex, February H.-The larg- est transaction in young steers that has been made in years in this section was con- summated today. The George B. Loving company sold for Davidson & Fleming, of this city, 5000 "2s'' and 1900 yearing steers to D. Wagner & Son, of North Texas, for about $375O00. The bulk of the cattle are from the famous herds of Richard King and John Kennedy of Neuces county.
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Influenza Epidemici


London, February M.-An epidemic of influenza has prevailed in the greater part of Europe for some time past In this country a mild type of influenza Is very prevalent. There were seventy-four deaths from the disease in London last week.
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Gains for Republicans

Pittsburg, February 21.-Municipal elec- tions were held in Pittsburg and Allegheny today with the result that an apparently unprecedented victory has been scored by the republican ticket in both cities. In Pittsburg figures are given out at repub- lican headquarters at Il o'clock indicating the election of w. J. Diehl, republican, for mayor, over ex-Pos tmaster J. c. O'Don- nell, democrat by majority of over 10000, and possibly more.
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The Adams Inquest

New York, February 21.-Three important witnesses, Roland B. Molineaux, Mrs. Flor ence Rogers and Dr. Wendell c. Phillips, were examined today at the coroner's in- vestigation into the poisoning of Mrs. Kate J. Adams, and their testimony, though very interesting, threw no new light upon the mystery surrounding the case.
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AgoncilIo Leaves for Europe

Halifax, N. F. S., February 21.-From the fact of the name of the Agoncillo that ap- pears at the foot of the list of cabin pas- sengers on the steamer La Bradia, which sailed for Liverpool this morning, 1t Is confidently asserted that the chief agent of the Filipinos has left this country for Europe.
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Edward Roache Dies

Savannah, Ga, February N.-Edward Roache, chief engineer of the illzfated steamer William Lawrence, died today at St. Joseph's infirmary from the exposure and cold he suffered in the wreck. His body will be taken to Baltimore.
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Bason Reuter- Dying

London, Fbruary H.-Baron Paul JLlius De Reuter-, founder of Reuters Telegram company, who is over eighty years old, is lying at the point of death in his villa at Nice.
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Closing lot Winter Underwear at s1 Gar ment See 1t. L. ROGAN & CO., |
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THE WEATHER

GENERALLY FAIR; FRESH EAST TO SOUTH WINDS.