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About People and Social Incidents.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
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Washington. Dec. 25.-The President spent
this morning with his family participating In
the exchange OF Christmas presents and enjoying
the exuberance OF the children, a express wagons
brought them gift after gift At IL o'clock ne went
to his office for hour and then postponed his
usual morning ride to attend the funeral or Mrs.
Hoar. wife Of Senator Hoar OF Massachusetts,
The President and his family were guests at the
home OF Captain and Mrs. Cowles for luncheon. and
after their return to the White House welcomed a
number OF personal friends who called 10 extend
the god wishes OF the day.
A feature OF the mornings programme was the
displaying OF Archie Rposevelt's Christmas tree.
which he bought and dressed himself in the Sc
crecy OF the sewing room. and which he invited the
household to visit this morning and get the gifts
he had purchased. When the other children and
Mr. and Mrs Roosevelt responded to the invitation
they were agreeabiy surprised and amused at the
taste and thoughtfulness the lad had displayed
Quentin the baby OF the family, is elated over
sure enough wagon that came yesterday 1t Is an
imitation of a Western farm wagon and built 10
stand hard service. He has asked his father 10
buy him pony TO hitch to IT.
The President and Mrs. Roosevet's guests at din
ner tonight were Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Mr.. and
Mrs George c. Lodge. Mrs. John Lodge. captain
and Mrs. Cowles. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Adams.
Mrs Charles Henry Davis. Miss Davis. the Masters
Davis Lieutenant Granville r. Fortescue and H
H III. Ferguson, OF New-York. who Is a guest OF
the President.
The children OF the White House. accompanied
by their parents attended the Christmas tree res-
tivities late yesterday afternoon at the house OF
their uncle and aunt. Captain and Mrs Cowles-
Every year there Is a Christmas tree at Captain
Cov-les's home, In which the Juvenile Roosevelts
share and for whose pleasure the tree Is partly
arranged The children returned 10 the White
House loaded with gifts from the tree.
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Netp91ork laiip Gtibnirs
SATURDAY. DECEMBER &C. 1908.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Colon received the news that
Great Britain had recognized Panama with
much rejoicing The State Department
heard that the volunteer forces in Cauca,
Colombia, have given UP the project OF an at
ing. - W. J. Bryan had an audience with
Crown Prince Frederick OF Denmark -
The Dreyfus decision has created little excite
ment in Paris. - The Russian government
viii not make further concessions to Japan, so
St Petersburg officials say.
DOMESTIC.-A rather severe earthquake was
felt in OgdensburS and all through northern St
Lawrence County; many were awakened by the
noise. - Los Angeles experienced an earth
quake lasting several seconds; buildings were
severely shaken and the people rushed into the
streets, but there was no serious damage. -
Special services were held IN all the Protestant
churches IN the coke regions for those killed In
the wreck of the Duquesne Limited on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Dawson,
Penn. on Wednesday night; special masses Will
be sung in the Catholic churches after the burial
Of Father Fiello.
CITY.-MenOminee passengers returned on the
Cedric and told Of terrible experiences in rough
seas - Senator Plat said he had not yet
had reply to his invitation TO Governor Ooen
20 attend conference. - 1t was learned
that Bishop Potter was confined to his home by
q slight lameness. caused by strain incurred
IN alghting from his carriage. - woman
shot and killed the stoop Of her own
home after a quarrel with & man; the latter
was arrested after a chase, and admitted the
shooting.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Rain or snow and colder. The temperature yes
terday: Highest. 40 degrees; lowest, SO.
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Amusements.

ACADEMY MISUNDERSTANDING Down East
BEI.AsCo THEATRE-2-S-Sweet Kitty BeilairA
BROADWAY THEATRE-2:i5-s .30-Baoetts
CASTNO-2.I5-S:l5-Wi nsome Winnie
eRfTERIoN- a:ls-s:f5-I,o-a and Lady Algy.
DALY'S THEATRE-2-S:l5-A japanese NtEhtanE1A
EDEN MUskE-The World IN Wax ,.
GARDEN TEEATRE-2-S-Three Little Mazda
SsARRICK TIIEATRE-s@S.2o embarrassing JULIA
HARLEM OPERA EoUsE-2:I5-ssiS-rhe Light That
HERALD SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oii
HUDSON TTSFATRE-2l5-s:so-Th Marriage OF Kitty.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-2so -AsShen6roedi-sizo-
Norma Wanna
KETTHs-continuous Performance.
KERBOCKER-2.15-S-Mar selle Napoleon
LYRIC THEATRE-2:ls -s:2o-Red Feather.
MADISON SQUARE-2.20-S:2o-A Girl from Dixie
MANHATTAN THEATRE :l5-Captsin Darlington
NFNDEIESofIN HAIIr-2-Violin Recital
METROPOLITAN OPERA EOUSE-2-Tsnnhaeuser--
CaVRllerie RustoaRs and Faglacei
MURRAY Hill. THEA S-Drink.
NEW AMSTERDAM-2-S-Aother Goose.
NEW EAEPIRE-2-S:l5-The Pretty Sister OF Jose.
NEW LYcECN-2-S: 1.-THE Admirable CTichton- !.
SEW-YoRK IHEATRE-2-S;lS-Dorothy Vernon Of
PRINCESS Naturalization ana The Sacrament
PROCTOR s-Txenty-thrd street-UnIon Calling Guard
and Vaudeville Fffty-eighth Street-pese-tec at tle
Altar Fifth Avenue-AlabanR and Fsrdeyine One
hundred and -tNenty-nfth street-Aonte Cris'o Aho
Vaudeville
SAVOY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Own Way.
ST. NICHOLAS RINK-S:l5-Ice Skating.
THIRD ANENUE-2-S-OVer Niagara Fails
NACDENIII-E-s -20-charotte Wiehe and French Oetn-
vTCrORIA-2-S:15-The once poy.
WAII.AC OK S-2:I5-s 2O-The County Chairman
WEBER FIrLsDS-2-S-Whoo -IDee-Doo and Wafne&A
WEST END-2--OtheIlo-S15 -CarTncn
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THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
[FnoSf THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, Dec 25.-The British Ambassador
and Lady Durand and their daughter celebrated
their first Christmas in Washington by entertain
ing the embassy staff at dinner tonight
Baron Gevers. minister from the Netherlands. Is
spending Christmas with his uncle in Newark. ". j.
Mrs. WaterIow. wife of Sidney Waterfowl. or the
British Embassy, entertained small tea this
afternoon.
The Cuban Minister and Sehora Quesada gave
party this afternoon from to o'clock for their
little daughter Aurora About forty children were
present
Se6or Riano first secretary OF the Spanish Lega-
ton who was summoned to Madrid by the death
of his mother will return TO his post here on jan
uary is. Sehor Ojeda. the Spanish Minister, being
now on his way home, Senior Walls y Merrtno, sec
ond secretary. will be in charge Of the affairs OF
the legation until the arrival of Senior Riano.
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NETWORK SOCIETY.

Far,tv dinner parties constituted about the only
entertainments in town yesterday, with the excep-
ton OF a few informal luncheons. which likewise
served as family reunions and Christmas tree cele-
brations The largest dinner party given at
sherry's by Mr., and Mrs William Rhinelander,
who entertained members OF their family In one
OF the private rooms. This Christmas dinner serves
as annual gathering OF the Rhlnelanders and
for q number OF years has always been given at
sherry's.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Wilson had members
Of their family at luncneon with them at their
home at Fifth-ave. and Forty third-st. and after
ward their guests went to Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilts home, where the young people had a
Christmas tree
Mrs Henry W. Poor gives a large dinner party
on January at her home. in Gramercy Park It
will be for the bridesmaids and ushers. who will
serve at the marriage Of her daughter. Miss Edith
Poor, to Colonel Cochrane of England. on January
in Grace Church. The bridesmaids will be Miss
Muriel Robbins, Miss Helen Cutting, Miss Violet
Cruger and Miss Janet Fish. Colonel Cochrane's
cousin. Sir E. Stewart Richardson, will serve him
best man and the ushers will be the brides
brothers. Roger Poor and Henry w. Poor. jr.; Sum-
Gerard. Frederic C. Havemeyer. Pierre Lortl-
lard IT.. Arthur Derby. r. Monroe Ferguson J. NJ
Waterbury. 1r. and J. Inslee Blair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Mex. Twombly VIII Join
Dr. and Mrs. W. Seward webb's house party at
Shelbourne Farms to-day. They will be accom-
panied there by their daughters. the Misses Flor
and Ruth Twombly.
Mr.. and Mrs Levi P. Morton and the Misses Nor
ton are In Washington for q few days.
The bridesmaids who win attend Miss Josephine
Drexel the occasion OF her marriage St
Patricks Cathedral. February 9, to Dr.. J. Dun
can Emmett. have already been mentioned IN this
column. The ushers will probably include Thomas
Adds Emmett. jr, Granville T. Emmett. Frank r.
Outerbridge. Louis L LIorillard. George Thompson
Louis Nesbt. Adds Emmett Harris Boudinot Colt
Gardner Ladd Gilsey and William g. Mitchell
Mrs Charles r. Huntingtons Dancing Glass has
its second meeting this evening at Delmonicos.
The Theatre Club. organized by Mrs. Thomas
Blagden. Mrs. William G. Read and Mrs. Thomas
Williams. will have its second meeting this evening"
Its membership includes Miss Julia De Forest Miss
Dorothy Roosevelt. Miss Alexander Stevens Miss
Elizabeth Masten. Miss Adelaide Bays. Egmont
SchermerhOrn. Arthur Scott and Barent LefrertS
Mrs. Arthur Masten has issued invitations for a
cotillon at the Ladies' Annex OF the Metropolitan
Club on Tuesday. December %. for her daughter
Miss Elizabeth Masten- Grosvenor Atterbury win
lead the cotlon.
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THE CABINET.
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]

Washington, Dec. 25--Secretary Hay. who has
been confined to his home for two weeks with
a severe cold. able to enjoy Christmas with
his family. Mr.. and Mrs Hay had all their
children with them for the day. Mr. and Mrs.
Payne Whitney Mr. and Mrs. James Wadsworth.
jr. and Clarence Hay. the only son OF the house.
who is a student Westminster School, at Sims
bury, Conn, and who is home for the holidays.
The other members of the Cabinet spent the day
in like fashion at home with their families. most
Of them entertaining intimate friends at dinner.
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With reference TO the hideous slaughter on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Mr.. William
@. Loree, general superintendent is quoted as
saying:
While the accident was deplorable in the ex-
IRENE yet it is consolation to me, speaking as
an official of the company to know that II can
not be attributed to negligence OF any of our
employees. A wreck of this character is liable
10 happen on any railroad having a double
track. While II was lumber that fell from a
westbound freight train that caused the acct
dent, yet any obstruction of a similar character
would have produced the same terrible result.
II accurately reported, these reflections are
extremely discreditable to Mr. Loree How
came it that the lumber fell from the west
bound freight train and so created the condi-
tons from which the wreck of the passenger
train resulted? For the answer tc that vital
question we refer General Superintendent I.oree
TO Division Superintendent Irwin, who SAYS
that the stakes placed along the side of the
fat freight car were weak or improperly Sc
cured, and that consequently they gave way
letting the lumber fall on the eastbound track
If Mr.. Lo-ee declines to revise his statement ac-
quitting everybody Of blame and attributing the
disaster to tie act of God, the public is likely
TO conclude tnit in some important respects the
divis'1n superintendent is much better qualified
for the place OF general superintendent than the
present incumbent A railroad official who has
such loose ideas Of responsibility for the lives of
passengers would seem TO have begun wrong
and been promoted too rapidly. We hope that
Dir. Loree will be able to show that he has been
seriously misrepresented
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NEW NICARAGUA CONSUL

Washington. Dec. 25-The State Department an
nounces the appointment OF Professor John Todd
Hin to be consul general at Greytown. Nicaragua
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SENATOR HANNA RECEIVES CALLERS

SieVeland. Dec. Ex-senator Hanna who vas
taken III several days ego IN Ne,v-Yor, ara who
arrived home yesterday IN private car was
ported 20 Do feeling much better to-day. Ho wa
abe 70 De about his home during ths day ana re-
eeived number or callers S
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II. D. sAYLoR CONSUL AT coauRa

Washington. Dec. S.-The State Department has
announced the resignation OF Consul General Oliver
D. ~ hughes at Coburg, Germany. and the seec-
ton OF Henry ID. SAVIOR now consul M D.xvan
lily Yukon Territory. as his successor.
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been In the no less certain one had the fight
that has failed been carried out as its Ill adj
yised promoters for an hour intended.
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TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS
yesterday on the Cedricf

There arrived yesterday on the C-drtc.
f5.h - as w J. Arnold Miss Ada Mcleod
. Miss Jessie
os,n4-. anu eFA W. L The Rev. Patrick Smyth
m ~ - Tho Hon Chandos s se>s-
- y. SSaItNFtsht hope.
Master Gordon Lennon Dr. Restriss SfSS.n.a-
These will sail to-day on the I.ucanIat
Prank W Baldwin ~ u.v,. u,.,an.
Mr., and Mrs Franklin Ris.I aVrenes 4 R,lfi~r
don Lindsay.
These arrived yesterday On tna Ansnsr4a.
DR.. ID. ID. =. Nacinexr~ IA A urSs..
Nss Adelaide AAxsAAll $685.
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macy OF the Yfldiz Kiosk is invariably profuse
in apologies: but In genuine reparation and re-
dress 1t is usually less prolific

It Is almost incredible that the Postofice De-
pertinent should show disposition TO decrease
the number OF mail deliveries in the upper part
Of this city. In which population ana business
are going ahead so rapidly Many OF the dwell
ers and the promoters OF trade in that northern
district are grievously disturbed over the dan
ger that their postal facilities may be curtailed
They deserve liberal treatment.
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district are grievously disturbed over the dan
ger that their postal facilities may be curtalieo.
They deserve liberal treatment
Seeing that, practically, all important nations
have now recognized the Independence and Sow
ereignty of the new Republic of Panama II
seems scarcely likely that they would hasten
with Joyous zeal to The Hague to try the
question whether they acted properly IN giving
it such recognition. Seeing that for halr
century the United States has consistently
maintained that the control OF isthmian transit
is something that concerns the isthmus and this
country exclusively. and has repeatedly refused
to admit any other country TO voice In the
matter, 1t would scarcely seem reasonable or
hopeful to propose alien arbitration OF the terms
on which this country is to construct and con-
troll the canal There really are some Things
with which the tribunal at The Hague is not
designed to deal
Large areas might be used to advantage on
Staten Island for parks and recreation
grounds. That would be taking time by the
forelock with wise foresight.
It seems to be fact that some transportation
companies are far more careful of the safety,
health and comfort of the cattle they carry
than others are OF their human freight 1t may
be that that is because the law constraineth
them But it is an anomaly for the law IN an
enlightened country, to be more careless Of men
than OF the brutes which perish
What greater Mexican than Porfirio Dfaz was
ever known before or since the era Of Cortez
and the Spanish Conquest? He brought order
out of confusion. and has been so far sighted,
strong souled, forceful ard wise a President OF
the republic below the Rio Grande that his sue
cessive administrations have steadily enhanced
the welfare OF the States whose destinies he has
guided. The revenues of Mexico for its latest
fiscal year were more than 100000 in excess
of its expenditures. And yet that country, with
in comparatively recent memory, appeared to be
hopelessly and irretrievably bankrupt.
The managers OF the local transportation lines
are constantly assailed with the severest censure
OF their methods. But unprejudiced observers
declare that in recent weeks they have handled
on Manhattan Island the multitudes OF holiday
shoppers with more foresight and vigor than in
earlier years; and their faces should always be
set to the morning.
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When Turkey is politely requested to hand
over regrets and PREPARATION. the polished diplo-
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IRder to Advertisements.
Business Notices.

Remember that tomorrow IS HOSPITAL
SUNDAY" Remember It IN your Church oTerng.
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Mr.. and Mrs Richard T. Wilson had members
OF their family at luncneon with them at their
home at F1fth-ave and Forty-third-st.. and after
ward their guests went to Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilts home, where the young people had a
Christmas tree
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A SHARP CONTRAST.

With reference TO the hideous slaughter on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Mr. William
@. Loree, general superintendent, is quoted as
saving:
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Or. ID. ID. =, Maeintyr~
Niss Adelaide AAx4AAl
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Large might be used to advantage on
Staten Island for new parks and recreation
grounds. That would be taking time by the
forelock with wise foresight
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Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Morton and the Misses Nor
ton are In Washington for few days.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton NICK Twombly VIII join
DR.. and Mrs. ". Seward Webb's house party at
Shelbourne Farms to-day. They will be accom-
panied there by their daughters. the Misses Flor
ence and Ruth Twombly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
Miss Barnes ViSif
 To MOHfgOmerV,

Miss Barnes, who is one of the secreta- ries of the National Young Women's s Christian Association, and who will arrive in Montgomery this morn- ing, says the Montgomery Adver- tiser of yesterday, comes in an- swer to a call made on her by MT. Dix, secretary of the Young N s Christian association of Montgomery She comes for the purpose of organizing a Young Woman's Christian association in this city and urging the acceptance of MT. Peabody's offer, which is this:
 MT. Peabody proposes to give the Bald win house, now occupied by the Y. M. c. A, to the Y. w. c. A. that will be or ganized if the men of Montgomery will raise $35,00O to build and equip a Y. M. c. A. building.
 Miss Barnes will hold a meeting at 1 o'clock in the Y. M. c. A. rooms and it is wished that all Montgomery women will interest themselves in this and that many will attend the meeting and become acquainted with the plan of work.
 Miss Barnes has recently been in Bir- mingham where she has organized a Young Woman's Christian association with Mrs. c. P. Orr, president of A F. w. C., as president of 1t.
 Miss Barnes will be the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Patterson during her stay in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
NOteS and Personals.

Mrs. Thomas M. Owen of Montgomery will visit Birmingham this week.
 Colonel and Mrs T. G. Bush are now at Pasadena, Cal.
 Major and Mrs. George c. Ball will re- turn to Atlanta today.
 MT and Mrs. B. T. Wilcox have re- turned from Memphis.
 
 The Rev, Sterling J. Foster has leased the residence of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Lee on Highland avenue and will begin his pastorate of the South Highland Presby- terian church the first Sunday in April MT. Foster is now in Memphis. Mrs Eos ter who will join her husband in Bir- mingham later, is very charming woman, and both she and Mr Foster will be cordially welcomed.
 Mrs. zac Smith entertained delightfully."- at tea yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. George c. Ball
 Miss Carrie Stone of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. George Hughes, 25o4 Sixth avenue. Miss Kate MeCalley and Miss Carrie McCalley of Huntsville are in Birming- ham.
 Miss Bessie Sproull has returned to An niston.
 Miss Annie Brewer has returned to An niston.
 Captain and Mrs. Frank P. O'Brien are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Oscar l.. TIundley in Huntsville.
 The Twentieth Century club will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Blackwood on North Haven avenue
 The following is taken from the Tex arkana (Texas) Courier:
 Mrs. Nettie Klein of rexarkana and Mrs. H. H. Sinnige of Birmingham, two very handsome and gifted women, are visiting their mother and sister, Mrs. E. Marx and Mrs. B. H. Huhl, at the old home. Mrs. Klein is now Doctor Klein, having taken her degree with hon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
ALL FAVOR PANAMA CANAL.
Resolutions Passed In Colombia Urg.
 ing Signing of a Treaty.

Panama, March 25,-Representative Lasso de Vegata at today's session of the departmental assembly, introduced the following resolution, which was unani- mously adopted:
 "The assembly of this. department con- sidering s-continental business and active cooperation necessity to the isth- mus and to the republic of Colombia in the opening of the inter-oceanic canal, which will contribute powerfully to the development of commerce and the economic interest of the country, which are the true foundation of order and peace comments to the patriotism and enlightened judgment of the national representation of the department in the next congress-the consideration of this important que. ion"
 Dr. Juan B. Perez Soto has been elect ed third senator for the department of Panama. The senior senator of the de- partment Is Jose Augustin Arango and he Senor Obaldia who was elected second senator, and Dr. Soto, are all in favor of the Panama canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
w and SOCIETY
Conservatory Programme.

The programme for the recital at the Conservatory tonight at S:15 o'clock fol- lows: Walter Bentley Ball, baritone Edna Gockel, piano. Herbert Raymond Loder, baritone.
 PART I. (a) Tschaikowslky -"Ye Who Have Yearned Alone" (b) Greig-"With a Violet Co Schubert-"The Counterfeit" (d) Schumann-"I Chide Thee Not" MT. Loder Scharwenka-"Ba Miss Gockel. Handel-"Hear Me Ye Winds and Waves Lully-"Bois Epais." Beethoven-"Creations Hymn" MT. Ball.
 PART II. (a) Maud White-"How Do I Love Thee?' [ (b) Roy Smith-"The Creed" (c) Sieveking-"The Wooing." (d) Allitsen-"O For a Burst of Song!' MT. Loder. Rubinsteln-"Valse Caprice" Miss Gockel
 PART IT. (a) Hawley-" Molly's Eyes" (b) Hawley--" Rose Fable Co Cowen-"Border Ballad.'' (d) Old Englsh-"The Bailiff's Daugh- ter" (e) Old Scotch-"Lock Lomond." (O Old Irsh-"Trotting to the Fair" Mir. Ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
TO BUY SILVER BULLION.
Offers Will Be Received for Sale to
 U. S. for the Philippines.

Washington, March 25.-The treas ury department gave notice today that on Mondays and Thursdays until fur ther notice offers would be received at the bureau of the mint for the sale to the government of silver bullion to be used in coining pesos under the Philippine coinage act approved March ?, 1903. No offers of less than 5000 ounces will be entertained.
 The department will purchase $2,- 000,000 worth of silver bullion for coinage into pesos. This coinage will produce 5,000,000 pesos, which will be delivered in the Philippine islands within four months. This amount must be ready for circulation before the Philippine currency bill can go into effect Arrangements have been com pleted for the issue of the Philippine certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

Cuban patriots who were relieved by our war with Spain in 1898. The lecture was finally suppressed in the spring of 96 by the school board because of the excitement it aroused in some of the schools. and on account of MT. Mac Knights severe strictures on the admin istration, which allowed about a million Cubans to be butchered and starved at the very doors of the republic.
 he gives a critical review of the history of Spains relations to and treatment of the island, and a sketch of the causes and significance of the late war with spain.