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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

no longer suspect him of
reckless or profigate practices. He has
said it good many times. in my hear
ing, for he and I-+being in pretty much
the same position-find ourselves ad-
vancing ominously in years, and in
creasingly attentive to the possibilities
that remain for us in this life. At first
would reflect on what mess he had
made of tall, from beginning to end, al
ways choosing the wrong thing, always
failure, always sinking little lower;
all his efforts incomplete. Then I
would realize that his sigh and familiar
exclamation are the genuine tokens of
an aspiration which most of us share
and which, while its vehemence varies
according to seasons and circumstances,
cannot long be altogether missing from
the consciousness of any growing soul.
1 sympathize with my fellow penitent.
No doubt youf do, too. Each of us
whose spiritual state is at all healthy
harbors q wholesome measure of chron-
ic dissatisfaction with his progress in
grace. We should like to get on faster,
to make fewer missteps, to be saintlier
less greedy, less bothered by recurring
spasms Of repentance over recurring
Incidents of misbehavior. We DOM
grudge the repentance, but we would
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
The Philippines.

A T no time in the history of this
~ country has a crisis arisen
~ but the administration has
found itself embarrassed by a
minority. The Philippine problem is
no exception to this rule. This minor
ity, small when compared to the entire
population, comes trailing along be-
hind like the tail to kite, loaded with
objections but noticeably devoid of
anything better to offer. The question
is not whether the control of the Phil
ippines is without evils. Evils can be
found III all matters depending upon
human agencies as long as human ma.
ture has its present weaknesses. The
question is: Was not theVcourse pur-.
sued by the Mckinley administration
and continued by the present admins
sration subject to less evils to all part
ies concerned than any other course
that could have been pursued?
After the battle of Manila Bay the
government found itself practically in
possession of the Philippine Islands.
1t was necessary to do one of two
things, either to withdraw and leave
the islands to the mercy of Spain and
q continuance of her rule of cruelty
and oppression, or to take control of
them. There was no chance for the is
lands to secure independence for them
selves.
The insurrection against Spain was
ended July, 1897, upon the promise of
Spain to inaugurate certain. reforms,
and the withdrawal of the leaders of
the uprising, including Aguinaldo, to
Hong-Kong in September of the same
year. The insurrection was practically
Sver.
Such was the condition of things
when war between the United States
and Spain was declared. AS soon as
the leaders found Spain had her hands
full with the United States the Insured
sion took on new lease of life The
chiefs in Hong-Kong communicated
with United States Consul Wildman at
that place and offered to aid us against
Spain, stating that they wished. annex
alton to the United States and relief
from Spanish rule, but made no men.
non of independence. Aguinaldo was
brought back to the Philippines
through the influence of Dewey. When
the Spanish ships were destroyed and
Manila Bay was in possession of Dew
sy, the insurgents took heart and some
small victories were won by Aguinal
do and his followers. Aguinaldo ther
commenced making claims looking
toward independence, forgetting tht
fact that but for the United States hi
and the other leaders would have still
been in Hong-Kong.
Let us look at the proposition that th'
United States should turn over the is
lands to the people, with absolute indie
pendence, for q moment. There il
nothing about the condition and char
aeteristics of the Filipinos that war
rants the belief that they are capable
of self-government. As shown by tn
census recently taken, the population
Of the islands is about 61a millions
OF this number $4,000 are classified q
belonging to the "wild tribes" /. g., say
ages. These are divided into eight
different tribes. The savages will thu
be seen to be about 10 per cent Of tn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
che Shell

Silence-a deeper sea-
Now sunders thee,
Save from theiprimal tone
Thy mothers moan.
Within her waves hadst thou
No voice as now:
A life of exile long
Hath taught thee song.
John B. Tabb, in Scribner's.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
An Autumn HOmily.

Y Y YHEN a man in or out OF
NV prison sighs and says he
v v longs to lead a better life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
CHEAP WHISKY
 BAD INVESTMENT
MANAGERS OF CONCERN ORGAN FEED FOR PURPOSE OF SELLING LIQUOR ARRESTED FOR FRAUD uLENTI-Y OBTAINING MONEY.

New York, February 15.-Postal In- spector Cortelyou and Detective McNal- ly of Jersey City have arrested Dolph Jacobson on an indictment by the grand jury for grand larceny and obtaining money on false pretenses. The com plainant is Johnson Kasena of Hazelton, Pa.
 Six months ago the postal authorities at Jersey City received several com plaints against the Consumers Distiling company and the Traders Surety com pany of Jersey City, and A. B. Powell company, IIoboken It was alleged that the three companies were composed of the same persons.
 The Consumers Distillng company sent out agents who represented that they had a large quantity of whisky in bond in the Hudson county warehouse and were willing to sell it at less than marke. rates, the purchaser to pay half down end the balance on the delivery Of the goods. The concern referred to the Trad ers' Surety comrany and the A. B. Powell company, both of which commended the Consumers company A raid on the three concerns was rlanneG but he managers had fled. The Hudson county warehouse proved to be a myth. All that remained of the stock of the A. B. Powell company at Hoboken was seized but instead of whisky it was found that all the barrels and bottles were filled with water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
JOHN BULL NEEDS
 SUSTAINING ARMS
HENRY PATTERSON SEES GER MANY'S POWER ON THE WAIVE AND GREAT BRITAIN GROWING WEskER EVERY YEAR.

Binghamton, N. Y, Meb'uary 15.-Col. given him by the Binghamton Press club, said:
 Fifty years from today Germany will bear the same relative position to the United States that Holland does new. Fifty years from today. unless the United John Bulls arnls God knows what will become of him.
 "The Monroe doctrine or republi ,anism, is no longer on trial 1t is monarchy that is in danger. The President of the United States today has tenfold more Emperor of Germany. It accordingly may be we'll for us to sit down and see what the Monroe doctrine is. We have said that no European power shall acquire ter Iitory on this continent.
 If we are going to protect every little mongre nation in order to uphold the Monroe doctrine, why let's pay Germany's s debt and tell her to get out But if we start on this course. we heed an enlarged navy and large army,
 If l owned this government I would take the Isthmus of Panama and blow out canal a mile wide so as to let the two oceans flow together. Then 1 would America that you want and to Germany: Take all of Central America that you want I would greatly prefer to have England and Germany in these countries than the mongrel governments that are there now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
NO MUSIC IN SALOONS.
Police of Louisville Determined to
 Suppress Carnival of Crime.

Louisville, Ky, February 15.-As re- suit of the recent campaign against crime begun by the Louisville ministers, en order was issued by the chief of po- lice today, for the first time in Louis vilIe's history forbidding any music In the saloons and houses in the disreputa- ble districts of the city.
 At meeting of the ministers associa- tion and the executive committee of the local law and order league to be held to- morrow the Rev. E. L. Powell, pastor of the first Christian church of this city will present plan which he suggested in his sermon tonight for the placing of citi- zens municipal ticket in the field at the next election to be supported on the stump by all ministers of Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
pR. CURRY SLEEPS IN PEACE.
Funeral Held at Richmond Attended
 by Many Prominent Men.

Richmond, Va, February 15.-The fun eral of. the Rev. pr. J. l.. M. Curry, ex- minister to Spain, and general agent of the Peabody and Slater funds, took place this afternoon from Richmond college chapel The Rev. pr. c. A Biting of Mount Morris, N. J., former Richmond pastor conducted the services which were very simple.
 Interment took place in Hollywood cem- etery Among those present were J. Pierpont Morgan, President Cassett of the Pennsylvania railroad, Robert Ogden, who is prominent in the southern educational movement, and several trustees of the two funds.
 MT. Morgan in the afternoon proceeded north intending to stop in Washington few hours and go thence to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
NO PLAGUE SINCE DECEMBER.
Disease Disappears from San Fran. cisco But Inspectors Are at Work.

Washington, February 15.-In a state ment made public today Surgeon Gen eral Walter M. Hyman of the marine hos ptal service, says that the last case of bubonic plague reported at San Francisco was on December II, but that in accord ance with resolutions adopted by the mercantile joint committee, the state has appointed seven new inspectors of China town under the supervision of the public health and marine hospital service the selection having been made by Surgeon Glennen and City Health Officer OBrien.
 These are additional to the corps of in spectors already engaged in this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Hattleship Maine on Trial.

Philadelphia, February 15.-The battle ship Maine, built to replace the war ship of the same name, which five years ago today sank in the harbor of Havana as the result of submarine explosion, today left her dock at League Island navy yard and anchored in mid-stream. Tomorrow she will proceed down the Delaware river on her first official as- signment, that of joining the North At- lantic squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD.
People Living at Gloucester Harbor
 Witness Beautiful Ceremony.

Gloucester, Mass February 15.-Nearly 1000 people. including men. women and children from sll walks of life, crowded the Atlantic wharf this afternoon and witnessed the beautiful yet pathetic cere- mony wken seVenty-four flowers, emble- n atic of inc seN enty-four lives sacrificed in the fisheries from this port during the rast year, were cast on the waters of Gloucester harbor by seventy-four chill al en.
 Following the exercises at the wharf a memorial service was held at the city hall.
 The records show that during the past seventy years, the deep has claimed 5O46 lives from among the fishermen of Glou- cester harbor. Nine hundred and eighty nine widows and 1880 children have been left to mourn these tragic deaths. Seven hundred and thirty-two vessels have been lost. representing total value of $3'- 493 046.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Ocean Steamers Run Touether.

Punto del Gordo Azores, February b. The Dominion steamer Vancouver, from Italian ports for Boston with a large number of passengers of all classes, ar- rived this morning to take on board fur ther passengers. When leaving again, a little later, she was struck by the in- coming British steamer Ixla, bound for Mobile The Vancouver had two plates above the sea level on the port quarter cut and the officers, after an examina- tlon, recommended temporary repairs. She will sail tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

self under the Arno treatment and was completely relieved in four days, and am feeling better than I have for many months, and am confident of a permanent cure. All praise to the Arno treatment.
 JOHN J. DUNLAP. Birmingham, February 10, 1908. Leaped and Stamped His Feet for Joy. Mir. T. S. Jones. a well known citizen. has been incapacitated for business for several months with rheumatism After three treatments at the Arno Institute he
 Threw Away His crutches and leaped and stamped his feet for joy, and now does not use crutches or cane; pain gone, and "Richard is himself again."
 Prominent Citizens Cured. Expressions and letters of grateful thanks from prominent citizens who have been cured by Arno's wonderful skill are being received daily.
 pr. Arno's Fairness. Dr. Arno's conception of fairness is that the afflicted people seeking a cure for their infrmites should fully understand a treatment before paying out money for it's benefits, and those applying at the Arno Institute are welcomed by the doc tors in charge to a trial treatment free of charge.
 All diseases and deformities treated. but in no instance will one incurable case be taken for treatment. If your case is incurab1e we will frankly tell you so; also caution against spending moro money for useless treatment.
 Consultation and examination free If you can't call, write.
 ARNO MEDICAL INSTITUTE,
 2001 FIFTH AVENUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
WRECK ON SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Train Pitched While Running at Rate
 of 65 Miles an Hour.

Reno, Nev., February 15.-East-bound Southern Pacific limited No. 2, running sixty-five miles an hour to make up lost time, was partially deraied near Wnne- mucca at 3;9O this morning the rails spreading. Two engines and three cars went into a fifteen-foot ditch.
 Five per sons were slightly Injured and two seriously Miss Helena Carson of San Francisco was one of those slightly hurt. The names of the others injured are unobtainable tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
SIBERIAN ROADS FIRST CLASS.
Presif, mt of the M. K. T. R. R. Was
 With Miles Party.

New York, February 15.-Henry Clark Rouse of this city, president of the Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas railroad, who was with General Miles party in the tour of the world, reached here today.
 While abroad he investigated the con- struction and equipment of the Trans-Si- berian railroad. He finds it we'll con- structed and well conducted, and be- lieves 1t soon will be possible to make the trip by rail from Berlin to the Pa cific coast in less than fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
FIRE AT FRUITHURST.
5000 Gallons of Wine and 5000 Pack
 ages ct Grapes Destroyed.

T. M. Erickson & Sons winery and fruit packing house at Fruithurst, in Cieburne county, on the Southern rall- way, was completely destroyed by fire Saturday night. About 5000 gallons of wine and 5000 packages of grapes were con sumed in the flames. The loss amounted to about $7O00 and the insurance was only $600. The origin of the fire is supposed to have been incendary.
 The Erickson establishment was one of the largest of the kind in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
IMPERIAL PoTENTATE HERE.
\. c, Akin. Head of the shriners, En-
 tertaired by Local Members.

H. c. Akin, imperial potentate of the Shriners, and his wife, arrived last night from Atlanta. They will be the guests of the zamora Shrine until Tuesday night.
 Mr. Akin was met at the depot by a committee from the Shrine here and es- corted to the Hillman hotel.
 There will be two sessions of the Shrine tonight. The first will be for business at o'clock, and the second at o'clock for initiation. Following this there will be a banquet at the Hllman hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

ter indicates that you believe him fit for promotion as inspector. My opposition to his advancement is not based on the Lexow investigation, but I think his record since then and particularly re- gently is such as would make it very detrimental to the best interests of the department that he should be pro- moted."
 The clipping was recent edition taken from the Evening Post declaring that ''vile and lawless places are hourishing today in the district under Schmttburg- CTS control' and 'the city and police will not profit by his advancement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
KILLED WIFE WITH HAMMER.
lnsanely Jealous Teamster Then Cuts
 His Own Throat.

Hamilton. O., February 15-Samuel Keelor a teamster, aged 40, today killed his wife, aged 30, in most shocking manner and then cut his own throat. He was considered insanely jealous.
 When his daughter Edith arose and built fires, he sent her back to bed, then locked the door of his bedroom and with a hammer killed his wife and afterward beheaded her body with a saw. He then cut his throat It was thought late to- night that he would recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
PROF. CUNNINGHAM TO LECTURE
Will Speak to Young Men at Chapter
 House of Church of Advent.

Prof. J. B. Cunningham will deliver the fourth of a series of free lectures to young men on Wednesday evening, Feb ruary IS, at the chapter house of the Church of the Advent at 20l1 Sixth ave- nue, under the auspices of the Advent chapter of the Brotherhood of St. An drew.
 His topic will be "The Destiny of the United States Government = Centraliza- tion." The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
S7.so-ONE FARE RATE-$7.8o Birmingham to Mobile and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account of Mardi Gras Carnival the Southern Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Mobile at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale February 17th to 23, in- elusive, final limit February 18th, except that by deposit of ticket with joint agent and upon payment of fee of 90 cents extension of final limit may be obtained to March 14th, 1903.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information, apply to Passenger Office. Morris Building. telephone 617.
 2-4-20t J. c. LUSK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Innocent Man Killed.

Matagorda, Tex. February 15.-In an affray here this afternon between two negroes, a white man named Wilson, bystander, and Felix Methena, one of the principals. were killed. The other negro was arrested and jailed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
More Evidence Daily Proving ArnO'S Won derfuI Pow
 Over Disease.
John J. Duniap'S Grateful Tribute to ArnO'S Successful
 Treatment.
MT. Dunlap is Man We'll Known ir Birmingham and Over the State,
 and He unquaIifiedIy Endorses
 the Arno System of Treatment.
To the Arno Institute:

To the Arno Institute:
 Allow me to add my testimony of thanks to you for the relief I have re- ceived at your hands. l have been a great sufferer from kidney and bladder troubles for over a year; the last three months I could not control the action of my kidneys. I would have to void my urine twenty to twenty-five times dur ing the day and night All treatment failed to do me any good. l placed my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Fast Service la the Mobile & Ohio
 Railroad.

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for Cairo, St. Louis and points in the North, East and West. New equipment. through sleepers. Superior service. P. s. Hay. s. E. P. A. No. Commerce street. Montgomery, Ala c. M Shepard. G. P. A. Mobile. Ala
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
ROOSEVELT SIDE STEPS.
May Change His Opinion of the New
 York Police Captain.

New York, February 15-Police Com missioner Green tonight made public the following letter which he had received from the White House:
 MT Dear General Green-The Presl- dent requests me to send you. for your information, the enclosed extract from a letter from Hon. E. A. Philbin, with at tached clipping, and to say that he has great confidence in Mir Philpin's judg- ment. Yours very truly,
 "GEORGE B. CoRTELYoU." Washington, February F, 1903."
 The extract read:
 Extract from a letter received from ex-District Attorney F.. A. Philbin, Feb ruary Il, 1903. Enclosed clipping from the Evening Post in relation to Captain Schmttburger may prove of interest to you, in view of the fact your recent let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Alleued Sunday Violation.

Yesterday afternoon seven men were placed under bond on charges of violating the Sunday law. It is alleged that they were caught drinking at the bar in Charles Richards place on Fourteenth street between Avenues A and B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
Fire at Mercy Home,

A defective electric wire caused much excitement and little fire at the Mercy Home last night about 6 o'clock An alarm was turned in and the fire depart ment responded, but the fire was extin- guished almost by the time it arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

with t hardly know how to thank you for your before wrote to you. A gentleman told me of your medicine, aud how 1t cured his wife Thought I would try bottle of 1t. Am now have done had It not been for Dr. Pieroe's Golden Medical Discovery"
 The sole motive for substitution is to permit the dealer to make the little moro profit paid by the saie of less neritorous medicines. He gains; You lose. There fore accept no substitute for ~Goiden Medical Discovery"
 The sluggish liver is made active by the use of Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pelleta-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druEgists refund the money If 1t fails to cure E. w. Groves signature is on each box. Poo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

Knights of CoIumbus.-Birming council Knights of Columbus will hold a social session tonight, and the mem bers will give a progressive euchre party on the night of the 23rd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

Memoli's BaII.-Memoli's band will give a ball masque at Knights of Co., lumbus hall next Thursday night for the benefit of the bands uniform fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
CITY ITEMS.

Sister Transferred.-Sister Scholas- tica has been transferred from St. Vincent's hospital to Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16

shorter tnan ne ever felt. Stimulants are the stilts of the stom- ach. They make a man feel better for the time being, but he feels a great deal worse for them afterward.
 l The need of the man " h o SC stomach is 'o weakn is not stinu- 1ation but strength. Dr. Pierce's Golden M e dica1 Discovery perfectly answers that need. It cures the dis eases of the digestive end nutritive system which make the stoni- ach uweak." It en- ables the digestion and assimilation of food, so that the body receives the nutrition on which depends its strength.
 VI took two bottles ot Dr. Pierce's Golden Med ical Discovery for stomach troubie,r writes Clarence carnes, Esq, Tsyiorstown, Loudoun Co.,, Va. rIt did me 90 much good that I didn't take any more. I can eat most anything now. 1 am so well pleased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
AIpNO THE WONDER WORKER.

Makes the Blind See, the Lame Walk the Deaf Hear, and Cures the Weak Nervous, Dyspeptic, Rheu- matic, Paraytic, Catarrhal and Consumptive
 in a Host Remarkable Manner by New
 System of Medicines from Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-16
StOInachs on Stills.

The man who puts on stilts does not in- crease his actual stature by the breadth of hair. He feels taller while he's on the stilts, and when he's of them he feels