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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
TAFT 7O REMAIN
 \ PHILIPPINES After Reconsideration Decides to Sick to His Post WAS OFFERED JUDGESHlP President Tedered Him Position on the Bench the Supreme Court. ProtestsFrom Natives Are
 Party Responsible.
WAS OFFERED JUDGESHlP

Washington January l3.-After mature consideration 1t was deci1ed by the Pres- ident that Judge Taft shall remain In the Philippinas as civi governor. The decision was reached ony after the Pres ident had discussed the Philippines ques- tion thoroughly with Secretary Root and the other members of his cabinet and with Vice-Governor Luke E. Wright, who has been in this coultry for two months.
 For several weeks has been regarded as settled that Govenor Taft would re- turn to this country perhaps In a few months, to become a justice of the United States Supreme cour President Roose- welt indicated to GoRrnor Taft in a let ter dispatched to tip Philippines more than a month ago tht he could have the appointment to the supreme bench if he desired it.
 It was the Presidents purpose to name General Wright as cfil governor of the Philippines.
 Many Protets Cabled.
 As soon as it was harmed In the Phil ippines that GovernorTaft was likely tc leave the islands, scaned protests began to pour in on the Pr$ident from promi- nent Filipinos. The Hotests In no man. ner reflected on Vice-bvernor Wright for whom the people of hania and of the islands generally havethe highest regard, but it was pointed oit to the President that Governor Taft vhs ideally equipped for the position of governor and that any change at this tine would be disas- trous to the best intfests of the archi- pelago. It was maintfined that Governor Tafts relinquishmentof his post would retard the developmnt of the islands fully five years.
 Governor Taft is kn,wn to be thorough ly wrapped up in his work in the Philip rines. His ambition has been to round out his career as jufice of the United States Supreme court but he has be- come imbued so entifly with the spirit Of the great work D be accomplished in the Philippines aid so perfectly in sympathy with the Heals of the best classes of the inhahitlnts, that he hesi tated to relinquish his post at this time, even to accept the distinguished honor the President offered to confer on him.
 Thinks It Better to Remain.
 Today in response to the Presidents letter offering to him n supreme justice ship, cablegram was received from him suggesting with sincere appreciation of the tender made to hin by the President that it might be bettet for him, in view of all circumstances, to remain where he was.
 After this it was announced unofficial ly, but entirely authoriiatively, that Gov ernor Taft would refnk,n indefinitely as civil governor of the Philippines. Many serious problems are yet to be solved with respect to the islands and the ad- is looking with confidence to Governor Taft to reach such a solu- tion of them as will be satisfactory to the people of this country, to the Fill riEos and to the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14

San Francisco, January 1S.-Three fa- vorites and one second choice won at Oakland today. Ignacio at 10 to 1 won the third and Elorient at 15 to l. captured the sixth. Weather clear, track fast
 First race, miles, selllng-Kitty Kelly. 103 (Birkenruth) 4 to 1 won; Rosario, 99 (BelD to l second: Forte, 106 (J. Daly) to l thrid. Time 1:42.
 Second race, seven furlongs, selling Maggie Felix, 11z (Burns) even won; Sleeping Child, 106 (Minder) to 1 second; Jim Gore IL, IA (Ranscn) 1 to l third. Time 1:2s.
 Third race, mile and hundred yards. seling-Ignacio, 107 (Minder) 10 to 1 won Nigrette. s4 (ConnelD 211 to second; St. Sever, 1o4 (Waterbury) 15 to l third. Time AT.
 Fourth race seven furlongs. selling Ada N, 107 Jewis) 8 to 5 won; Golden Cottag, 109 q. Daly) 10 to 1 second; Mis- sion. 1os (Minder) to third. Time 1:27.
 Fifth race. six furlongs selling-The Major, no (Bullman) PIE to 1 won; Jockey Club, 10S tMinder) to 1 second; Ball Room Belle, 105 e. Kelly) 10 to 1 third. Time 1:14%.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Elorient 106 Donnelly) 15 to won; Sir Hampton 1o9 Ransch) even second; Rasp los (BelD 16 to third. Time 1:41.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
STORIES OF sEGAsTA.
Regarded as a Diplomatic and Unre-
 vengeful Statesman.

From Various Papers of Today.
 Of all Spanish statesmen of recent times Senor Sagasta will be known as the most diplomatic and the least re- vengeful By early training he was an engineer, by profession journalist and politician, and, by a strange combination of circumstances, statesman, in which capacity he led Spain through cue of the most hazardous periods of her career.
 As an engineer he laid out roads and constructed bridges in Zamora half cen tury ago, and for a time was professor of the School of Engineers in Madrid AS a journalist he edited La Iberia, the prtn- cipal organ of the old progressist party
 As politician he began his career as a deputy In the Constituent Cortes of 1854 he was twice in rebellion against the monarchy; twice fugitive In France. His political views have five times un- dergone change. From being a leader in the party of progress, which fought the old regime tooth and nail, he declared himself in favor of the monarchy in 1870, and as an adhe1ent of the republic in 1874, and later as a champion of Alfonso XII, when he made an unsuccessful at tempt to form a liberal constitutional party in support. of the government, and finally as a leader of the new liberal party of opposition, whose policy was turned over to him by the old champion Castelar,.
 As a statesman he was minister of state under the Dictator Prim, under the reign of King Amadeus, under the pseudo re- public of Marshal Serrano, under the late King. and repeatedly under the recent reign of inc Queen Reg snt and her little son. Possessing relations with the Queen mother as intimate yet less affected than his great rival Canovas, maintained toward her, he strove to serve the inter ests of the present dynasty with a care and labor that were little less than pa- ternal.
 Unlike Canovas, he was not a grandee. He cared little for society. He was man of the people. But he nad an affec- donate heart, and perhaps to this fact certainly not to his political convictions was due his. faithful allegiance to the Queen Regent and her little son.
 He lodged on the little Plaza Celenque, not far from the Puerta del Sol, where he occupied the first floor of a very ordi- nary apartment house. n striking con trast to his rival, Canovas, who lived in a palace and had guard of soldiers. Again, unlike the Conservative leader. he always strove to select his ministerial colleagues from among the cleverest and most accomplished men in his party.
 His imperturbability of temper was extraordinary. He preserved his equa- nimity under the most trying circum- stances. He had none of the hot-Diood- ed outbursts of passion usually char acteristic of Sranierds.
 In a country where even peasants are impressively eloquent, he was strangely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
--| ----------------ss - BOERS MAY GO TO MEXICO.
General Pierson Returns From a You
 of investigation.

Laredo. Tex, January 13-A special from Monterey, Mex, says:
 Gen. Samuel Pierson of South Africa re- turned yesterday from Tamualipas, where he has been Investigating the con ditions of the country in the interest of Boers that expect to locate colony in Texas and northern Mexico, and left to- day for New Orleans, where he will make his report to the commission, of which he is the head January 15
 After the meeting In New Orleans the commission. which is composed of nine Boers, will make a trip through Texas and Mexico for the purpose of selecting a site for Boer colony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Appreciated Himself.
From Spare Moments.

From Spare Moments.
 A little boy, while playing near the serpentine last Christmas day, fell into the water.
 An Irish laborer who was passing at the time courageously jumped into the water, clothes and all, and rescued the boy.
 A lady who had observed the brave deed went up to Pat, and shaking his hand said:
 T feel it an honor, my brave man, to shake hands with you. Many a worse man than you has been presented at court
 Faith. you're roight, num-" replied Pat, as he proceeded to wiring the water out of his coat. "The last toime Oi was presinted at court Oi only got one month whole me mate got two, begorrar'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
WIN MERCER KILLS HIMSELF.
Famous Baseball Pitcher Kills Himself
 In San Francisco.

san Francisco, January 1s-Winnie D. Mercer. pitcher of the American base ball team, registered at the Occidental hotel last evening and was asphyx,ated In ms room this morning. Mercer was registered under the name of George Mur- ray and gave his residence as Phlladel- phia. What caused Mercer to end his life is not known.
 Mercers Identity was established by rapers found among his effects, one of which read: "Tell Mir Vanhorne of th. Langham hotel, that Winnie Mercer has taken his llfe'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Gowns at $l.OO


 Ladies' Gowns of good quality nainsook-low neck and short sleeves-small around yoke of hemstitched tucks-neck and sleeves finished with hemstitched ruffle-full length and width LOO Ladies' Gowns, of good quality cambric, chemois style-low neck and short sleeves-pointed yoke composed of hemstitched tucks finished around with ribbon run beading-neck and sleeves fin- ished with embroidered edging- good length and width 100 Ladies' good quality cambric gowns-low neck and short sleeves-small round yoke-back and front formed of lace insert ing-ribbon run beading and lace edging to match-deep ruffle on sleeves edged with lace-good length and width 100 Ladies' Gowns, of good cambric square neck front-with small yoke of embroidered inserting edged with embroidery-sleeves embroidery edged also-full length and width 100 Ladies' Gowns of nainsook-low neck, short sleeves-neck and sleeves finished with hemstitched ruffle and wash ribbon run bead ing-full length and width LOO Ladies' Gowns or nafnsook-low neck and short sleeves-neck and sleeves finished with embroidered inserting-full length and width
 100 Ladies' Gowns, Of cambric- square hemstitched tuckd yoke neck and sleeves finished with hemstitched ruffle-extra size 100 Ladies' Gowns-good long cloth gathered from neck-neck and sleeves edged with ribbon run em- broidery beading and edging-full length and width 100 Ladies gowns of long cloth square neck-back and front with lace yoke of inserting rib- bon run and edging-deep ruffle on sleeve edged with lace 100 Ladies Gowns of nainsook- square cut-back and front small square yoke of tucks and hemstitching-neck and sleeves finished with hemstitched ruffle- full length and width 100 Ladies Gowns of nainsook-low neck and short sleeves-round yoke of lace nserting-ribbon run beading and edging-ruffle on sleeve and edging with lace-deep ruffle in sleeve edged with lace,
 100 Ladies Gowns, of fine long cloth -chemise style-low neck and short sleeves-pointed yoke front and round yoke back with three rows of hemstitching-sleeves with pointed cuff-also hem stitched-full length and width
 100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
MEXICO WILL CONTRIBUTE. Agent of Government to Get Up St Louis Exhibit Reports Success.

Laredo, Tex, January 13.-A Mexico City special says the special agent sent out by the Mexican government to encour- age exhibits at the St. Louis World's s fair in 1904 have just returned from a canvass of the states of Queretaro and
 Morelos and report they have induced 132 persons and firms in these states to contribute exhibits of the various pro- ducts of Mexico
 The plan of the government is to make the Mexican exhibit one Of the foremost of the exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes In Summer Landsr
 Via Souther. Railway.

|. The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to nrincipal resorts in Georgia, Florida. Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May 31. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jackson vile without change
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- lions. also copy of beautiful little book let entitled 'Winter Homes in a Summer Land," apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK.
 l2-17-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Largest Store South of the Ohio." LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB


Of the saving of this sale make specific illustrations For instance half dollar and drawers the price, good many that usually sell 75c and 75c here cabc gowns that well worth dollar Corset that ought bring dollar 75 while aso LOO muslin pettcoats positively worth 25 and which you may find in marked .5O
 Here fine cambric drawers marked I.Oo they worth easily per And at % that well easily worth g per cent more
 For of illustration, and to emphasize the value of the underwear sae enumerate of the under muslns which may be had these prices 5oc 75c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO.

Account of the International Live Stock Exposition. Chicago. November 29-Decem- Der 6, the Mobile and Ohio railroad will sell tickets from coupon stations south of Cairo Ill., at rate of one and one-tbird fare on the certificate plan, for the round trip Ask your home agent or write John M. Beall A. G. P. A., St Louis for par
 ticulars. I-S-sat-wed-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14

Five dollars reward will be paid for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught stealing The Age- Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Our Latest.

Five thousand two hundred and fifty feet of lettering on Hopkins warehouse, Sec ond avenue and Seventeenth street. fln- ished January 10. 1903. by Hermitage. of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Corset Covers at SLIGO

Ladies Corset Covers of nainsook full front-round yoke consist ing of fine Swiss embroiderAd in- serting-lace ribbon run beading and embroidered edging to match turned back 100 Ladies Corset Covers of nain- sook-full front-yoke back and front-of Swiss embroidery and Val. lace inserting-edged with ribbon run beading and Val lace edge-ribbon straps over shoul- ders LOO Ladies' Corset Covers of good quality longcloth-full front-with rows of Val. lace and embroidery inserting-edged with ribbon run beading and Val. lace edging- forming a round yoke-tucked back LOO Ladies Corset Covers of long cloth-full front-French style with three rows of point de Parie lace running around back and front-edging around top and arm holes to match-fnished at bot tom with ribbon run embroidered beading 100 Ladies Corset Covers of good quality long cloth-full front with four rows of embroidered inserting down front-finished with embroidered edging and beading around top of arm-holes
 100 Ladies Corset Covers of nainsook full front-with four rows of Val. lace inserting running around back and front-finished at top with ribbon run beading and lace edging loo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Ladies Muslin Petticoats at Sl

Ladies' cambric Skirt-good quality-full width-well made deep knee flounce tucked-deep embroidery ruffle-dust ruffle- 100.
 Ladies' muslin Skirt-good qual- ity-full width and well made deep knee founce-of lawn-with eighteen tucks-lace ruffle at bot tom-dust ruffle 100 Ladies' cambric Skirt-good qual- ity-full width-well made-deep knee flounce-of lawn-with deep ruffle-lace insertion and lace edge dust ruffle LOO Fine quality cambric Skirts-ruf- fles of embroidery and inserting to match-clusters' Of tucks above ruffle 100
 Ladies Drawers al $l.GO Ladies' cambric Drawers of fine cambric-deep lawn ruffle- tucaed-with lace edging-row of lace inserting above 100 Ladies' Drawers of fine nain- sook-deep Swiss embroidery founce-beaded with embroidered inserting loo Ladies' Drawers of fine cambrio --deep flare ruffle-hemstitched -tucked-and embroidered ruffle with cluster tucks above loo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Realisation Sale of Flan-
 nels and Outings.

AlChS dilu OuIilISSs
 25 pieces white Flannel, 27 inches wide, worth 200. Realisa- tion sale price 12Eac.
 All of our dark ground Outing Flannels, worth 10c a yard Real tsation sale price Sc.
 50 pieces Canton Flannel, 27 inches wide, worth Sc a yard. Realisation sale price Sc yard.
 20 pieces dark Flannelette, as- sorted designs, worth 71Ac yard. Realisation sale price, yard, Sc.
 All of our Flannel Waistings. In plain and fancy stripes, 27 inches and 30 inches wide, worth 69c, 75c and S5c yard. Realisation sale price, 4ec yard.
 All of our French Flannels, in fancy patterns, worth 69c a yard. Realisation sale price, yard, 39c.
 Cassimeres, TOT boys and mems Pants, 27 inches wide assorted patterns, worth 50c and 75c yard. Realisation sale price only, yard, BOG.
 Eiderdown in solid colors, white, pink, light blue, tan, worth 39o yard, at, yard, 29c.
 50 pieces of dark ground striped sateen, suitable for Ladies' and Children's wrappers or dresses, worth 15c. Realisation sale price only, yard, 9c.
 Flannel Shirt Waist patterns in boxes, containing 21s yards, of all wool print Flannel, with fancy striped trimming to match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Gowns at SLIGO

Ladies good quality cambric gowns-low neck and short sleeves-finished with embroidery nserting-ribbon run beading and embroidered edging to match sleeve finished with embroidered edging 1.ou Ladies' cambric Gowns, of nice quality-square neck-back and front-small square yoke formed of rows of embroidered inserting and tucks-a pretty style 1.oO Ladies' cambric Gowns, of good quality-square yoke of pretty patterns Of embroidered insert ing and hemstitched tucks-V neck, back and front-neck and sleeves finished with good edge embroidery l.oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
At San Francisco.

Fuller), : to 5, second; Latson, 109 (Rice) 3 to 1, third. Time, 3:39.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14

A\(SAAA0SASHOA GAO VI
 VeWare.
 Cream Lads. Regular price S1.00 Realision sale price 4oc. Gravey Laes. Regular price S100. Realision sale price 4oc. Pie KnivesRegllar price S2.0O. Realisation se pice 100.
 Pie Spoons sRegilar price $2.Oo. Realisation se pice 100.
 Tea Spoon per set of $. Reg ular price 2. Realisation sale price Soc.
 Dessert Sons, per set of 6. Regular priI $1.5. Realisation sale price 9t
 Table Spns, Ter set of 6. Regular prB $1D. Realisation sale price 10.
 Table F'ks. per set of 6. Regular pie $1.;0. Realisation sale price .00.
 Knives, ? dwt per set of 6. Regular rce S1.90. Realisation sale price.5o.
 Forks, 1dwt, set of 6. Regular price S1.9 Realisation sale price 1.5o.
 Sugar helIs. Regular price each 35o Realisation sale price 25c.
 Butter Knives. Regular price each 35cI Realisation sale price 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Realisation Sale of
 JardlniereS.

35c Jardiniers, inches and 8 inches, terra cotta and glazed, both kinds, two decorations. Real isation sale price 25c.
 $2.00 and $1.75 Jardiniers, B. inch and 9-inch. Regular prices S150, S175 and $2.00. Realisation sale price LOO.
 $2.50 and $2.25 Jardlniers, g. inch and 10-inch. Realisation sale price 100.
 $500 and s275 Jardiniers, 10 inches, neat decorations. Realisa- ton price 1.90.
 $4.00 and $3.50 Jardiniers, 10 inches. Realisation price 2.35.
 $6.00 and $500 Jardinie.y, H. inch and 12-inch, art finishes. Realisation price 4.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald In graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
s:ss$" 5$ LOVEMAN, s $$. @ LOVEMAN : s: !=s' @
 JOSEPH & LOEB. JOSEPH X IER
The Sixth Realisation Sale Continues

Remember that the realisation sale of hour cernS so much stock that requires than dispose so great and so varied that price story day.
 Here for the first time of many the realisation sale of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Realisation Sale of Linens
 and Housefurnishings

Realisation Sale of Linen and HOusefurnishings
 An all Linen Huck ToweI plain or red border, 21x42 size, worth $2.50 a dozen. Realisation sale price per dozen 1.90.
 Fringed Kitchen Towels, 17x35, worth $1.00 dozen. Realisation sale price per dozen COG.
 Pride of the West Sheeting, 36 inches wide, full bleached, worth 15c yard. Realisation sale price per yard 1oc.
 Alpine Rose Sheeting, 36 inches wide, full bleached, worth 12hc yard. Realisation sale price per yard 1oc.
 45x36 Cotton Pillow Covers, worth Sc each. Realisation sale price, each, 5c.
 White Honey Comb Bed Spreads, 72xS2, heavy quality, as- sorted designs. Regular price $1.00. Realisation sale price, each, 74c.
 One Royal Vienna Vase, hand painted, subject, The Wood Nymph," Ewer style of vase, handles, heavy gold treatment. Regular price on this gem is $56. Realisation sale price 39.5o.
 One Royal Vienna Vase, stands 20 inches, subject "Springtime. background is dark cherry color. finished all over in Mott gold de- signs. Regular price $62.50. Realisation sale price 45.oo.
 One Royal Vienna Urn, dark blue background, Mott gold finish, subject, Father Time and the Nuns" would enhance the effect of your parlor. Regular price $S5. Realisation sale price 67.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Corset Covers at soc

Ladies' Corset Cover of long cloth full front-French style-edged with embroidery and ribbon soc Ladies' Corset Covers of long cloth-full front-round yoke com posed of hemstitched tucks 5oc Ladies' Corset Covers of long cloth--full front-yoke of lace in- serting-ribbon run beading-with lace edging to match DOC Ladies' Corset Coyer-good cam bric-full front-finished with em- broidery edging and ribbon run beading around arm-holes and ion 50c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Ladies Drawers at soc

LauEcS UOWnS dI sVC
 Ladies' cambric Gowns of good quality-high neck-three pointed yoke formed of plain and hem stitched cluster tucks-neck and sleeves finished with hemstitched ruffle 75c Ladies' cambric Gowns-low neck and short sleeves-finished with val. lace around neck and sleeves good length and width 75o Ladies Corset Covers of good quality long cloth---full front---with a deep yoke of Val. lace insert ing-beaded with ribbon run beading and edging to match I5c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Realisation Sale of Gold
 Plated Clocks

Plated Clocks
 $1.25 Gold Plated Clocks, guar anteed time piece. Realisation sale price 95c.
 $4.50 Alabaster Clocks, Colonial design, gilt dial frame. Realisa- tion sale price 3.75.
 $1750 Gold Plated Clock, Mar bio Base, armed Cupid on top. Realisation sale price 12.5o.
 $20.00 0.ock Set, 3 pieces, L Art Nouveaux nnish. Reansation sale price loco
 $275Q Gold Plated Clock, onyx top and bottom, Cupid on top. Realisation sale price 20.o0.
 $50.00 Clock Set, gold plated, extra large size, 3 pieces. Realisa- ton sale price 37.5o.
 $62.50 Clock Set, pieces, Col onial design. Realisation sale price 4S.0O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-13

The company, It In learned, has Just
purchased the wharf. pockets and sheds
OF the Wardwell Lumber company I'm
Bhistol. The value Of the property trans
ferred is $4,000 The deal does not mean
that the wardwell company Is TO go out
OF the lumber business. IL merely surren-
ders it's goal department and facilities to
the Tauntan concern.
The Staples company has also learned
the wharves and sheds owned and occu-
pied by w. NJ Martin I'm Warren for one
year. II II the purpose OF the lessee 20
carry on the coal business also at that
port
Negotiations for the control Of the Bris-
toI and Warren properties have been I'm
progress for several weeks. the hnal
transa ctlons having Just been concluded
The Martin plant at Warren carries on a
lumber business and as I'm the case OF the
Bristol concern. this will not be enected.
II r. also icaruud- -ttrrt- the Taunton
company le endesvoring to secure foot
hold I'm Newport and probably In other
places I'm this state
What effect these changes VIII have In
the coal trade az large IL not known here.
II Is not thought that the Staples com
many Is entering new fields for the pur-
pose Of fightlng other large concerns, nor
has evidence Of general agreement re-