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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
MEXICO MUST CHANGE.
Fluctuations in silver Demand Gold
Standard In Near Future.

Mexico City, November 23.-The heavy
advance in the gold premium has caused
great excitement in financial and busi-
ness circles. The premium has been ris-
ing all week and has reached III.
1t is generally conceded that a gold
standard cannot be long delayed. as silver
fiuctuates in value so rapidly that it
cannot be relied on as a basis of currency.
The present rise. it is. believed will prob
ably be followed by a reaction, but on all
hands 1t is thought that a new and per-
manent minimum level has been estab-
lished
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
Decision Is Delayed.

Rome, Nomeber 23.-The decision Of the
propaganda regarding the appointment Of
a new archbishop of Chicago to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Arch
bishop Feehan has been postponed, prin-
cipally on account of objections received
from several American bishops concern
ing the doctrines held by Bishop Spald-
ing. 1t has been decided that the aues-
tion shall be discussed at the meeting of
the propaganda on December Is. Bishop
Spalding continues to be considered the
most likely candidate for the post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
constabuIary Force Increased.

Manila, November 23-The government
has increased the constabulary force in
the island of Leyte and has ordered a
careful investigation of the general sit
uation there. The law making highway
robbery a capital crime has been trans
lated into the various dialects, and the
constabulary is circulating copies of the
law throughout the districts infected by
ladronisni The government is desirous
of warning the bandits before carrying
out the new law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
COAL MAY BE SHIPPED.
Rains VIII Probably Cause Rise In
Waters of Ohio River.

Louisville, KY. November -23.-Local
rivermen are of the opinion that the
recent rains will cause a sufficient rise
in the Ohio to start the coal boats now
lying at Pittsburg down stream. All the
streams above Pittsburg are now on a
rise and considerable water is being
poured into the main stream by its trib-
utaries.
All the barges at Pittsburg are loaded.
and reports say that about $4,000 BUSH
els of coal await the rise for shipment
south. The bulk of the coal will go to
Cincinnati Louisville and New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
NEW RAILROAD FOR MEXICO.
Government Has Decided on Line to
Matamoras at Once.

Monterey. Mex, November 2S.--The
management of the National railroad of
Mexico has decided to at once construct
the proposed road extending from the,
main line to Matamoras. Engineers are
now in the field for the purpose of select
ing the route.
Two routes have been surveyed. one ex-
tending from Camargao to Silinas, just
north of Monterey, and the other from
Matamoras to Monterey. Either of the
proposed routes would open up rich
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
Second Trial Of the Howtes.

Lawson. o. T.. November 2a.-The Sec
ond trial of b. Howle and son on the
charge of shooting Robert Gore has been
called here for hearing. Howle was for
merly political loaded in Alabama and
located in Oklahoma at the opening OF
the new country a year ago. The men
quarreled over town lot At the first
trial the jury failed to agree.
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viii be Given Advance.

Richmond. Ind, November 23.-J. N. p.
Hugart, general manager of the Grand
Rapids and Indiana railroad, while here
announced that the roads employees will
be given an advance In wages. the same
as on the Pennsylvania lines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
POPE GIVES AUDIENCE.
Delighted to See the Canadians and
Gave His Benedictlon to All.

Rome, November 23.-The Pope today
gave a farewell private audience to Arch
bishop Bruchezi of Montreal His holiness
afterwards went to the throne room,
where Monsignor Bruchezi presented to
hira all the Canadians now IN Rome num-
bering sixty, including several protestants
from the provinces of Ontario. The Pope
said he was delighted to see the Cana
dians and gave his benediction to them
all.
On leaving Archbishop Bruchezi said
II hope to see your holiness on my next
visit to Rome three years hence"
The Pope promptly replied:
~ will wait for VOL"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
Ranch owner Dead.

Saginaw Mich. November 23.-Lloyd @.
Richardson. for 80 years prominent
lumberman in Michigan, was found dead
in his room this morning. Death was
caused by a hemorrhage. Richardson
owned a sheep ranch in Texas which he
purchased when the industry began to
give out in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-24
Elre Does s2oo,ooo Damages.

Baltimore. Md. November 23-A fire
today in the umbrella manufactory of
Cans Brothers did 100000 damage to the
building and stock, Both were fully in
sured. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Government Ownership of Railroads.

There seems to be growing disposi-
tion toward that kind of paternalism in
government that seeks the control of all
public utilities" said Mr.. Ed Baxter, the
noted Tennessee lawyer, at the Raleigh.
Mr.. Baxter is counsel for a score or
pertaining to questions arising under the
interstate commerce act, and he is re-
garded as one of the ablest lawyers of
the country. On being asked by a Times
reporter il he favored governmental own
ership and control of the railways, Mr..
Baxter said:
Most assuredly do not. The paternal
theory of government is not to my liking
and yet this constant cry for regulation,
which, after ALL is demand for lower
rates, is something that will inevitably
lead up to the taking over OF the trans
portation lines by the Government II
the roads are to be made the subject of
ever r-increasing regulation 1t is fairer that
the Government should own them out
right. | am satisfied that this public op-
Grafton would be at Il loss. but Ii the peo-
pie are bent on trying the experiment,
then the Government can go forward and
shoulder the loss, Just as it does in car
rying the mails.
ITO buy the roads at fair cost and
oDerate them as part of our govern
mental machinery may not DO an act of
wisdom, but 1t is more honorable than to
enact legislation which robs the present
owners of their legitimate profit"
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
THE EVIL OF DISCONTENT.
By FREDERICK V. COLLINS.


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The Washington times., 1902-05-06

Washington belongs to the nation because it
is under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress,
and because there are so many public buildings
here, but chiefly on account of the direct and in
direct interest all our people have in it.
/ take great interest in extending and beau
tifying Washington, as L regard it the only
place in the United States in which every per-
son in the United States has direct interest. 1t
is more than the Capital of our country. The his
torical connections are great and should be
known to the STUDENT and, in fact, all of the peo
pie of this great Republic should be familiar with
its environments
BY nature Washington is one of the most
beautiful places in the United States if not in
the civilized world. BY way of illustration, may
add that as approached the west door of the
Capitol this very morning, in company with
friend-a gentleman of means and culture who
has travelled all over the world-he remarked
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Good Night.

Little boy sweetheart, with eyes that shine
Blue as the skies on a summer morn,
LIDS that are wreathed in smile divine,
Vclvety cheek that is pressed 10 mine.
Life has seemed fairer since you were
born:
Fold up you petals, my rosebud white,
Good night. my baby, good night,
Good night.
Little boy sweetheart, l love you so!
How deep that love you will never know.
Night after night, when my work is
through.
Worn out and weary, come to you,
Bend Ger your couch till upon my ear
Falls a. faint music yearn to hear.
Made by your breathing so soft and light.
Coed night, my baby, good night,
Good night.
Sometime in days that arc yet to be.
In the last hours you shall come to me,
You who shall stand at your life's proud
prime,
whose head shall be tucked with rime.
There shall we part fer the last rad iimc
Then. rs the world receGss from view.
On your dear face will turn my sght
And out of death / will call TO you,
Good night, my baby, good night,
Good night.
ruu.a. ~-,...~
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
The Afterglow.

BY Lindslcy Flavel Mines.
The weary day has reached its end at last;
Rich sunset tints to darkness slowly
turn:
Now night descends DER all, while fitting
past
The dainty firefly's signals brightly burn:
Shrill pipe the cricket and the katydid,
The swallow sweeps in dusky circles
slow:
The whip po' will calls in the woodland
hid:
Suddenly CLEANS the west in crimson-lo,
There comes the afterglow.
Loves weary day is done, and fades In
pain:
Tho love has fed, It's bitter to forget:
Letters and broken pledges still remain,
Tears and remorse and every late re-
gret:
Darkness is DER my life; yet when. at
eve,
As twilight gathers and the shadows
grow,
Fond thoughts Of her, my love Of yore, !
weave,
My heart beats strangely quick again,
for 10.
1t is loves afterglow.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
American Bunco Steerers.

''The City of Mexico is great place
for confidence men and of those who ply
their arts in that rascally line l am sorry
to say that most are from our own
country" said Mr.. William j. Ford, OF
Louisville. at the Raleigh.
81 was there some months ago and got
acquainted with young German-Ameri-
can who was buncoed out of several
thousand dollars by these knights OF in
dustry. They got him to invest $4,000 in
mercantile venture. and then. by stand
ing in with Mexican officials, made him
believe that he had violated some law of
the country which would cause his i'm
prisonment.
''He was young and unsophisticated and
the scoundrels worked upon his fears so
that he fled the city in q state of absolute
panic, leaving his entire business to the
sharks just as they had planned II he
had been more experienced or had known
some one to consult. he never would have
submitted to the blackmail. | learned
that such cases were by no means rare.
and that regular gang of these mis-
creants got an easy living fleeing inno-
cents"
The Washington times., 1902-05-06

"Do not be in hurry. Let me view this pic.
ture. Did you ever anything more beautiful?
1t is great education to be in Washington"
This, in a limited way, expresses the views of
all the people who here. In fact it is an
education of itself for people to come and look
Washington over.
The people absolutely dependent opOn
Congress so far as the city of Washington is
concerned. They have voice in public affairs;
therefore Congress should do everything, even
to being generous, to help make Washington one
Of the grandest places in the world. AS a mem
Der of the House Committee on District Affairs,
! am willing to advance every interest of the Cap
ital for by so doing Congress is advancing the in
terests of the nation itself
There should be one place in the United States
that all people can point to with a finger of pride
Washington cannot he what it ought to be unless
Congress is both just and generous.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
THE PRICE OF PEACE.

However rereae be that could not have prevailed
impression warning
early submission
storming
of
confidence that the Cums bucoaed
splendid peace
compensate The belgents have taught les
of
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
ENGLAND and Free Trade.

81 believe the time is coming when Eng
land will have to abandon its free trade
policy" said Mr.. ]. Rank, OF London, at
the Arlington.
1--WE will be driven to that step in self
defense, and to maintain ourselves against
the competition of the United States and
Germany. In fact, England never could
have adhered to free trade this long but
for two things-her great transportation
business on the high seas and her reve-
nues from foreign sources. But even these
advantages are not enough, and we will
be forced to levy duties on imports as our
rivals do. or else drop behind them in the
race.
THE United States in adhering to the
protective idea have pursued a wise ma
tional policy. 1t has not only given the
Americans an advantage as against Euro
pean competitors, but 1t has been a pow
erful stimulant to home industry and en-
terprise. We will, in England be forced
to follow your example unless free trade
should be substituted for protection by
your Government, which seems altogether
improbable"
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
A SPOKESMAN FOR WASHINGTON.

his declaration simple should
Jenkins sounded it
Mr. Jenkins advance the the itself.
1t is well that there Legislative halls
with
enthusiastically
eft Washington the of the would be accomplished
Washington besides the
permission 1t is campaign in her behalf result
ed in a response
The Capital perhaps posed the attitude of supp
the There
asking what conceded by the unprecedented
right and equitable The monumental patience of the people the
ia should be rewarded Hope long deferred only makh the heart
is deathb to progres
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Sentiment About Rathbone.

Senor Pablo Desverniue, of Havana.
who is guest of the Raleigh, is reputed
an able lawyer. and was OF counsel en-
ployed in the defense of Estes G. Rath
bone.
The general sentiment in Havana"
he said to Times reporter. lis that Mr.
Rathbone is innocent of the charges upon
which he was convicted | was told by any
number of lawyers who heard the trial
that they felt sure of his innocence
case that are not known in the United
States. but sooner or later the truth will
be established and Mr. Rathbone's good
name will be vindicated'
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Sympathy for Beers.

"As l am both in name and nativity
allied with the Beers. an expression Of
sympathy for them seems superfiuous,
said DR.. VI. der Boer. of Utrecht. at the
Shoreham. '1n common with all the peo-
pie Of Holland, / am a firm believer in
the righteousness of their cause and
am just as thoroughly convinced that
they are going to win their independence.
MY object in visiting America was to
study dentistry in one of your colleges
AS science dentistry is further ad-
vanced in the United States than any
part Of the world and American dentists
are more highly skilled than those Of any
country of Europe. Their superiority is
recognized in London. Paris. Berlin and
every large city of the Old World One
reason Of European inferiority in this
profession is that our institutions of
learning, being supported by the state.
have never been able to get any adequate
appropriation for instruction in dentistry.
Here in America your colleges are not
forced to beg money OF the Government,
as We are. and they have abundant means
for supplying the best teaching in the
world"
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
The Poor r1an's Club.

An experiment is about to be tried
in New York, the outcome of which
should be of interest TO the whole
country. 1t is modelled upon the Eng
lish public house trust" whose orig
inator is Earl Grey. the English econ
omist. This trust aims to buy out
popular saloons and place in them
managers who will sell not only good
spirits or beer, but soft drinks, tea
/ and coffee. 1t is hoped that by this
method the consumption OF alcohol
may be decreased.
There is considerably more sense in
this than there would be in trying
to close all saloons uncompromisingly.
The latter plan never has worked. and
it is very hard TO get up popular en-
thusiasm for IT, Moreover, 1t is un-
| doubtedly true that great many men
begin to drink because the saloon is.
as has often been said, the poor
mans club''-the only place where
! AHts tdH btA SOIAfAiAh6 thttAiA anu
comforting, and satisfy their social
instincts. The taste for alcohol in it
self is probably not very large fac
tor in the forming of the appetite for
alcoholic stimulants. Custom has
something TO do with it. and the fact
that the saloon is open and accessible
when most other places are closed has
more.
If the New York experiment can be
made TO resemble the cantcen as it
was recently conducted in the army
1t will probably have the same effect
that the cantecn did-it will decrease
drunkenness a1d the consumption Of
alcohol at the same time. Men who
merely want to have a social glass
with a friend will drop in there in
preference to going to a place where
the habitues get habitually intoxicat-
ed. Possibly one reason why the re
formers path is often so hard is that
he makes it so very hard for anybody
else to follow hir..
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
DOINGs IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Ru ssan Minister Entertans at Dinner in Honor of Ambas
sador and Nine. Cambon
Cards Out for White House Garden Party ThudayCountess Cas-
SIM Sail for Europe-Return of the Misses Saos-Meet-
ing Of the Washington City Kindergarten Club.
In Honor Of the Cambons.

The Russian Ambassador entertained at
dinner last night In honor of the French
Ambassador and Nine. Cambon. The ad-
dit!onal guests gathered about the table,
with It's wealth OF pink and white bios
SONS and pink shaded lights. were the
German Ambassador. the Italian Ambas-
Eador and sisnora des Planches. the Sec
retary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Shaw.
the Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller. the
Belgian Minister and Baroness Moncheur.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Foster. Mr.. and
Mrs. Crackanthorpe. Miss Patten and
Countess Cassini.
The Countess Cassini will sail for Eu-
rope May 20.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
As to Syudicating.

New York Press-It is believed that
nothing is easier than syndicating, and
nothing pays better. For financing the
steel trust the profits were s50.000,00O;
for combining the steamship lines they
we're sl2,5Oo 600; for converting the steel
trusts s2o0.ooo.ooo into bonds ana raising
$50. 900, 600 cash for the corporation, they
were sl0,0e0,OoO. The profits to Morgan
ard his associates from the Northern Sc
curities merger are yet to be heard from.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Mr.. Powers Boy Gives Him Good Advice.

Mr.. Powers Boy Gives Him Good Advice.
When the Beaneaters were here last
week tossing ball with the Senators Rep
resentative Powers of Massachusetts, who
is n great admirer of the national game,
went out to the park to witness one OF the
matches. Pride in anything that comes
from New England led him to wager a
five spot" on the nine from the Hub,
and as the Senators had their luck with
them that day the man who took the
other end OF the bet went home with Mr.
Powers five.
The Representative was telling of his
loss that night at the dinner table, when
his little ten-year old son spske up and
said: why, papa, why didn't you tell
me? / could have told you that Boston
would be beaten today. Why didn't you
bet on the Senators. the way | did?
won a quarter All I've got to say is.
papa, you should be less sentimental and
more practical"
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Presidency and Partisanship.

Philadelphia Times-The decision OF the
President not to take the stump in the
coming Congressional campaign is graft
fy,ng TO those who like to see the Office
which nc holds invested with all possible
dignity and reverence. Only in the most
urgent crises, and where he can clearly
contribute something that no other man
can to the understanding of essential
issues by the public, should the President
hermit himself TO be drawn into the
active waging of political contest. His
proper sphere is above that of PARTISAN
shin as the servant and representative
head of the whole people.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
The Misses Sartoris Return.

The Misses Rosemary and Vivian sar-
toris arrived In New York Saturday on
the steamer Lucania, after an extended
visit abroad. They were accompanied on
the voyage by a maid and were met on
their arrival by their uncle. Mr.. U. s.
Grant, whom they accompanied to his
home in Coburg. Canada
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
Destruction of Gold COINS.

Destruction OF GOlu SUlnS.
bill was introduced in the House yes
terday by Representative Shafroth of Col
orado that will prove of interest to every
manufacturing jewcler in the United
States. The title of the bill is ito pro-
tect the coins of the United States from
destruction" and it imposes a fine OF
500 on anyone who melts, mutilates.
Gins or destroys any coin Of the United
States.
The destruction of gold coins by jew
clers. who use the gold for manufacturing
purposes. is alarmingly on the increase" !"
said MIR. Shafroth. 'and I've introduced
my bill with the view of putting stop
10 the perniciOus practice. 1t was only
the other day that was informed that
cne firm alone last Saturday melted up
$500 900 in gold Now this is not right Ii
simply takes that amount of money out of
circulation. They won't melt silver dol
lars. because If they did they would lose
on the transaction. for they would only
have the bullion value of the metal.
mot so with the S., $40, and $40 gold
pieces. for each piece contains just that
f,ooUnt of gold. and the bullion is the
souj.alcnt OF ihe stamped coin. But the
mol.irg up Of the coins takes just so much
money from the channels of trade. This
rhould not be permitted, and IL is to stamp
out This evil as far as possible that
introduced my bill.
1T Is impossible to find out from any
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
PETER j. OTEY.
In Memoriam.

Lights out, the final taps have sounded,
The welcome sleep arrives and silence
reigns
For this true soldier, whose good acts
have founded
A glorious record, free from blot or
stain.
Uncover! as the funeral cortege passes,
Do homage to man who wore the gray.
He loved the flag and labored for the
masses,
Who bow their heads in silent grief to-
day. Gilbert D, Hermann.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
MerIymakers' Meeting.

The Merrymakers held their last meet
ing at the home of Miss Nellie c. Lee, 4sS
Maryland Avenue southwest. The busi
ness session was presided over by Presi-
dent Leonard p. Stewart, after which the
evening was passed in various amuse-
ments. Master Henry Lee, assisted by Miss
Nellie Lee. rendered several selections on
the violin. Mr.. r. E. Hamerdinger sang,
while Miss Agnes Keiser played several
solos. Later donkey was produced minus
his tail and the guests attempted to sup
ply one, Miss Eta Johnson being the win
ner, while Miss Eva Johnson won the BOBBY
prize. Flowers and palms were profusely
distributed about the rooms, with knots
Of blue and gold ribbon, the club colors.
Refreshments were served. Besides the
members present. were Mr.. J. William Lee
and wife. Miss Florrie Brown. of Warren
ton, Va, Miss Noyes. Miss Katie Melton,
Miss Jessie Townsend, Mr.. r. E. Hamer-
dnger, Mr.. A. r. Points, Mr.. William J.
krouse. Master Henry Lee. Mr.. E. Daniels.
and Mr.. David Dee. The next meeting
will be with Mr.. W. R. Harr, Kensington.
Nd, May !.
The Washington times., 1902-05-06
A Curious Spanish Advertisement,

The following curious advertisement is
taken from Spanish journal: This
morning our Saviour summoned away the
seweler, Siebald Illmaga, from his shop TO
another and a better world. The under
signed, his widow. will weep upon his
tomb, as will also his two daughters,
Hilda and Emma. the former of whom is
married, and the latter is open TO an Of
fer. The funeral will take place tomor-
row. His disconsclate widow, Veronique
lllmaga. p. G.-This bereavement will not
interrupt our employment. which will be
carried on as usual: only our place of
business will be removed from No. 3
Lessi de Leirturiers TO No. Rue de Mis-
sionaire. Our grasping landlord has raised
the rent"