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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
A VISIT FROM A PHILOSOPHER.
BY w. E. VAN STUDDEFoRD

thing to me as tried to hug them to
my manly bosom, but it's nothing
when you get used to it."
"Are you tramp?" asked, rather
hesitatingly.
"That's what some folks call me, but
in NY own mind am convinced that
i am philosopher and philanthro-
pist."
"Why do you call yourself philoso-
pherY 2"
because I let nothing jar me-not
even the forcible and intimate acquaint-
ance with rock pile"
His answer made me smile, and Mr..
Sleeponduty laughed until his face was
red.
1t was near the hour of noon, and
my men having finished loading the
cars, made preparations to drive home.
The philosopher observing this, COM
planned of being hungry, and limited
that an invitation to dinner would be
gratefully accepted. Now, Hiram, you,
and others as we'll, have called me an
old skinflint; there are some who say l
am a full brother to Deacon Closefist;
and it is the common report that old
Slowgo is mean old cuss, and regular
crank. In answer to these charges l
will say that freely and humbly ad-
NIT having many faults; that am in
the habit of driving close bargain;
and if to insist upon fair dealing lays
one open to the charge of being a
crank, then Pm crank, and am proud
of it. But there are certain things no
one can justly charge me with, namely
with putting the blame on others when
it rests with me; with Delaying my
fellowmen with the purpose OF
making their lot harder; with
saying behind mans back
what 1 would not dare to utter
to his face; with refusing to share my
bread with the hungry, or my cider
with the thirsty; and with driving the
pigs into my orchard to eat the apples
that fall from the trees instead oi
granting that privilege to my less for
tunate neighbors, or whosoever may
need or want them.
. I took Mr.. Philosopher home will
me, and as dinner was not quite ready
I refreshed him with glass O
cider, which he pronounced very goot
beverage, almost as good as "whit
line," whatever that may be. At din
. ner he refused tea like a sensible man
t and asked for some more of that "imi
tation white line" He praised Mrs
Q Browns cooking, and said her chickel
3 stew was the finest "gump" stew b
: had ever tasted; and her "punk" woul
0 draw tho first prize at the w World's Fail
: that the "spuds" were "out of sight;
2 and that her mince pie made him thin
: Of ahigh living" He told stories b
j. the dozen, and wondered at the quee
d Language these philosophers use. Afte
o dinner he borrowed liberal supply Q
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10

to understand mew
So saying, he departed, and | have SO
far failed to make him out.
I'll have to suspend Judgment in
his case. Perhaps you, or your friend
Mr.. Odds and Ends, can enlighten
me.
Your loving father,
III. SLOwGO, SR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10

Nu through life we meet with all
wv kinds of persons, beings and
things. Last week, when |
was at the depot at Slowgo station
experimenting the loading of some
freight cars with apples, observed an
undersized man with some ugly hrnis-
es on his face. He wore a bandage
around his lower left arm, and he
walked with a decided limp. He look
ed as if some one had given him a
severe pounding. Ordinarily one would
expect that man in such condition
should feel rather blue, and betray his
feelings by his looks. but this man
whistled merry tune, and seemed to
be as happy as lark. His apparent
Indifference to pain aroused my curl
osity, and 1 went over to the depot
platform to have talk with him. He
was engaged in the act of breaking
and rubbing apart an old and weather
beaten cigar stump, and stuffing the
same into an almost coal black clay
pipe. Then he borrowed match from
Mr.. Sleeponduty, the agent, who hap
pened to be summing himself on bag
gage truck, lit his pipe, and bestowed
upon us a real irresistible, cheerful
smile that candidate for public Office
or butterfly of. fashion might have
envied.
"My friend, have you been struck by
an automobile ?" asked by way of
breaking the ice.
"Naw, the braky made me hit the
grit, that's ALL" he replied, withouttak-
ing his pipe from his mouth.
Now, Hiram, only speak one Ian.
guage, and that not too well, for
often bemoan my inability to dress my
thoughts in such terms as to make the
meaning instantly and Enthusiastically
clear. AS a man who tries to search
out his own weak points have often
admitted to myself and to others, anC
do now admit it to my own son, that
have not that f1uency of speech thai
we admire so much in certain persons
When therefore this man spoke of {
braky making him hit the grit, his Ian
guage sounded like Greek to me
When he observed that shook m.
head in dubious sort of way h'
smiled plying smile and made an ef
tort to bring his language down to tn
level of my understanding.
81 see you amt next to my lingo" b
said. "The fact is was trying to bea
my way to Syracuse, but the brake
man caught me at it and kicked M
off the train. This is not the first tim
that has happened, but on former oc
casions I always was lucky enough t
light on a soft spot, but it was differ
ent today. The train was runnln
about 20 miles an hour, and I happen
ed to fall on heap of broken stonel
Say, a stonepile amt featherbed, an
the sharp edges Of the rocks didn't d
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
ST NICHOLS HOTEL CASE.
Birmingham Lawyers In Montgomery to
 See Judge Jones.

Birmingham Lawyers in Montgomery to
 See Judge Jones.
 In the matter of the petition Of cer- tain partners for a receiver for the St Nichols hotel several Birmingham lawyers appeared before Judge Jones of the United States Court yesterday.
 The petition was filed by J. A Payne. a partner. of Cincinnati. Ohio who alleged mismanagement of the property by T. G. Hewlett and l.. E' stublefield. other partners.
 Lawyer for the defendants raised the point that Mr. Stubleaeld was a citizen of the District of Columbia. and consequently the United States Courts were without Jurisdiction in the case
 MT. Payne then amended the petition by averring and supporting by affi- davits that MT. Stublefield was citi' zen of Georgia
 Yesterday Hon. R. J., Lowe and Hon. J. A. W. Smith lawyers for MT. Payne and c. B. Powell and z. T Rudulph. representatives of the de- defendants came to Montgomery from Birmingham to see Judge Jones. MT Hemlett was also here.
 It was agreed that the lawyers would submit briefs and Judge Jones would decide the matter hereafter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, October i

Mobile, October i. Exports out of this port for the week ended last night were as follows:
 British schooner Hiddie Fi@e George B, Christ & Co.) to Frontera. Mexico. $50 tons coal; value. SI.so0s
 British steamship Britannia (w. H. H Greenwood & Co.) to Belfast. Ire land. 40,11s feet hewn pine timber. 135,- 34S feet sawn pine timber, 273,647 feet pfne deals; value, s32,715.
 American steamship Colorado (Mai- iory Line) to New York, 2,000 pack ages domestics, 1850 bales cotton, 100 barrels honey. s5 barrels spirits, 100 packages merchandise.
 Norwegian steamship Habil. to Puer- to Cortex. 12e barrels bottled beer.
 American schooner Emma KnowltoD (EIieronymous Bros ) to Cardenac, ESQ., 126 feet pine lumber; value, $3,146.
 British steamship Newlands (H. c. Donald & co.) to Amsterdam and West Hartiepool. 3s6.2 21s feet sawn pine tim Der, S,699 feet hewn pine timber, 1,g20,- GOO feet pine sawn timber; value, $29,- 200.
 Norwegian steamship Telefon (Gib- boney 6 Co.) to Galveston, 23.210 feet lumber, 150 sacks coal. drums ann feet creosoted lumber, 6,37o fire brick and general merchandise.
 Norwegian steamship Fort Morgan (Camors- Mcconnell Co.) to Bocas del Toro. 15.oo0 feet pine lumber; value. s2e2.
 British steamship Yoruta (Elder- Dempster Line) 3.242.70o pounds cot ton. 105.os2 feet pine lumber. 72,Ooo feet sawn pine timber. 22.521 feet hewD pine timber; value, $412.99S.
 British steamship Lady Armstrong (Elder-Dempster Line) to Bremen, B. s1o,950 pounds cotton. 33.55o feet cak lumber, 50,30I feet pine lumber. 244,- sI2 feet sawn pine timber; vfIIe $4Se.- D72.
 Norwegian steamship Bratten (John B, Cefalu & Bro.) to Puerto Cortez, sos sacks llour and general merchan- disc; value. S76o.
 British steamship Earlwood (Hunter Benn & Go ) to Delfzyl, s,67S feet pine lumber, l.SOS.524 feet pine timber. For Grangemouth, 7.52O feet pine lumber S66,1Os feet pine timber; value, $26,750
 American schooner Edith and May (H. c. sprout) to Biloxi, -S6,0oo build ing brick.
 Norwegian ship Trafalgar Hubbard Bros) to Buenos Ayres. sS0,507 feet pine lumber. B4,o73 feet sawn pine tim Der Value $1s,s70
 Hondurean schooner Blanche Cefalu fJohn B. Cefalu & Bro.) to Ruatan; 1t barrels -four. 3o,Ooo feet pine. lumber Value $42o.
 Cuban steamship Mobila (Munson Line) to Havana; general cargo. Value 351,4
 Norwegian steamship Edda (Munsor Line1 to Matanzas; general cargo Value $4s,S40.
 Imports for the same period were as follows:
 Norweigan steamship Habil (ThackeI Bros) from Puerto Cortez; 14.00O punches bananas.
 American steamship Colorado (Mal- lory Line) from New York; S1,00o packages general merchandise
 Norwegian steamship Espana (Cen- tral Amercian Steamship Col from Puerto Cortez; 11.000 punches bananas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
NEW DRINK.

have a new drlnk-Or a new ice or n new sOmething-nnd I want c name for 1t.
 It's the best thing you ever ate.
 It beats them all.
 GOOd5 We'll, I guess!
 And we get 15 cents for 1t.
 But tomorrow we will serve it all day for 10 cents. Every purchaser will have the privilege of suggesting a name and the one adopted will be given two matinee tickets, good for the wednes- day perfOfrmance at The BijOu, also 6 pound box of Chocolates and Q dollar Soda Water Ticket.
 Either ladies or gentlemen can suE- gest a name but we would rather q young lady should win the prize and take her beau to the show Qeap year etc.) ft Try this drink tomorrow. Simply cali for DOwe's New Grape Ice-we'l know what you want. Don't miss the matinee, especially when Dove will furnish the tickets and the candy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

the rest of the harvest would De lalu aside as carefully as a mlser puts ny his hoard of gold -
 The family is descended from thrifty German stock. Isaac Sweigerts parents were among the first who turned virgin forests of that section of Pennsylvanla into productive farm land. The industry and the savings of the parents were ap- perently transmitted by heredity to the son and daughters, who toiled for years early and late in the sowing. cultivation and reaping of their crops. but who failed through neglect or indifference to realize the commercial value of their labor.
 No outside help was ever hired at the farm, the arduous work of sowing and reaping being performed by the odd trio; for the two sisters joined with their brother and turned to every form of labor in the fields. The brother and sisters allowed but little sunshine to brighten their lives. They rarely visi- ted any of their neighbors and were seldom seen at any public gatherings. The only change in the even tenor of their simple lives was when the brother brought a wife to the old homestead, and the prattle of a child later lent new and strange atmosphere to their cheerless homo.
  on the products of the farm, and were seldom seen making any purchase at the country stores. As years passed the brother and sisters were reputed 70 have accumulated considerable wealth but continued their hard toll and econo- = mical methods of living. Instead or disposing of their crops as formerly they began stacking their grain at ar ferent points on the farm. where 1t was allowed to rot by years of exposure 'o the elements.
 visitors to the premise will ma about severty-f five of these stacks scattered all over the farm between fifteen and twenty being located near the house. The loss from this source aggregates thousands of dollars. ot late the brother and sisters were con tent with threshing and cleaning only enough of their crops for immediate wants, storing the surplus or gram each year in different rooms of their house. The house now contains great quantities of grain. especially the lower story, where It's great weight has caus- ed sagging of the floor. and the valu- able products finds its way through cracks to the cellar beneath. The stor- ing of this grain has proved a rich treat to countless hordes of rats and mice, which thrive and grow fat on it.
 An examination of the numerous stacks of grain showed that the once valuable product Is worthless either as food or bedding for the stock. The loss represented in these routed stacks. in- cludinE the immense quantities of grain stored in the house, and which is stated to have also become unfit for use, | would it ia said. be sufficient for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

ing home on Government Street. Mir. John Mitchell will begin Improvements in his house at once, enlarging 1t cn the western side.
 Mrs. Lyman Dorgan left tonight over the Mobile and Ohio for a weeks visit to St. Louis.
 Dr. Toulman Gaines has gone to St !. Louis where he will take a course in .dermatology.
 Mir. D. K. Dunlap, after a stay of ten days or more in St. Louis, is at home again.
 Mrs. Rachel Heustis' and Miss Mabel Heustis are expected home today from Citronelle.
 Mrs J. B. Davis and son returned yesterday from a two weeks visit to the fair.
 Mrs. Estelle Higgs has returned home from a pleasant visit to friends in New York.
 Mrs. William Bidgood left tonight over the Mobile and Ohio for St. Louis.
 Miss Una Dorgan is expected home from St. Louis Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Death of Old Printer.

William w. Harris. one of the oldest members of Mobile Typographical Union and longtime resident of this city died this morning from the results of a paralytic stroke Twelve years ago he was first attacked. and he sus- tained three other attacks, the last on Thursday. He was born January 1, 1888, in Savannah, Ga, and had resided here since 1868. He was foreman on several of Mobile. New Orleans and Bir- mingham papers. He is survived by his wife and two nieces, Mrs. W. " Berou- jon and Miss Josie Rafferty. He was a Confederate veteran and a member of Camp Raphael Semmes. He was also a member of the Catholic Knights of America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

It is generally believed that by req son of strikes and other vicissitudes the building industries of the country are not as well off as last year. As mat ter of fact there has been 10 per cent more building done in the past month this year than during the like period last year In the twenty-three princi- pal cities of the country there have been iSSued s,072 permits to build dur ing the month of August. as against 6.2s4 laSS year. while the total amount involved 2s 924,519.000 for this year and was $22.141. 900 for the same period last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
STRANGE PENNsYLvANIA FARM.
Where Crops Were Raised Never to
 Used or Sold.

Where Crops Were Raised Never to Be
 Used or Sold.
 Farm and Preside.
 The death not long ago of Isaac Swell gert. an aged resident of Lancaster county, Penn, brought to light one of the most remarkable cases of unneces- sary thrift and saving on record.
 Isaac Sweigert, with his two sisters, had for a half century or more been engaged in raising large and profitable crops from the fertile sixty acres which they jointly possessed. but. strange to say, none, or very few of the farm 8 products was ever sold. It cost the family but little to live, and after dis posing of as much of a seasons crops as would bring them in the necessary money to buy provisions and clothing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Nrontrnmerinns Honored.

At the annual convention of the American Bar Association which has just been in session at St. Louis. Judge W. H. Thomas of this city was elec- ted the member of the Central Coun- eel of that Association for Alabama succeeding Hon. O. R. Hundley or Huntsville. George W. Jones Assis- tant District Attorney of the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad Company: of this city was elected member Of the National Association at the same meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
nnlldinn. |. rrn.nea-


 George B. Rogers and Michael T. Judge, the two men named to make an inspection of the Van Antwerp build ing. southwest corner of Royal and Dauphin Streets. the first named on the part of the owner and the other for the city to ascertain If the building IS safe, finished their work and reported to the Mayor today. A summing up of the report Is to the effect that tho That portion of the east wall on Royal Street extending south from Dauphin to the second division wall Is in unsafe condition owing to defective founda tions; that portion of the north wall on Dauphin side is buckled; that DOT tions of the rear walls are not properly supported and in the present condition are unsafe.
 Recommendations were made as fol- lows: That in view of intention of owner to erect large building on the premises at an early date the follow ing steps be taken to put the building In temporary repair and safe condition with the understanding that the sug- gestions are not intended to meet per manent conditions. The buildings gem erally, are old and much out of repair and the only logical thing to dos to- ward permanent safety would be to QemollSn the entire group. Recon = mend that the entire east wall on Royal Street extending south to the second division will. be demolished and replaced with proper foundations, these new walls to be well anchored 10 the old portions of the buildings that will remain. That four log chains be run through the building from the north wall on Dauphin Street, to and through J the old wall which Is the second divis- ion wall south from Dauphin Street. two to be placed in second and two in the first floor levels. That new walls or pieces of masonry be built under the present rear walls of the store now Cc- cupied as a newsstand and those be not less than one-fourth the area of the walls at the second floor level and be provided with proper foundations and linte1s be placed over all openings in the first story on that portion of the building. It is understood Mayor Lyons will have an inspection of a number of other buildings in Mobile which have been looked upon with dis trust by architects and contractors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Mir. Cooke Appointed.

MT. W. S. Cooke. for long time chief clerk in former Auditor R. V. TayIor's ofice. has been appointed temporary auditor for the Mobile and Ohio Rail- road. The appointment was made by Vice-President Russell this morning, the announcement being made by tele- gram. The appointment met the gem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

drawing rooms are to be added. new kitchen and servants apartment, ana
 the main room will be considerably
 larger. It Is hoped that the altera-
 tions will be completed by ThanssiV-
 ing.
 Among the entertainments that nave been given for the Higley- -McPhillips
 bridal party. was a launch party this afternoon on the scimitar. rendered by MT. p. R. Dunlap to Miss Marioei Williams.
 Mrs. Henry Hall and children return ca today from South Carolina where
 they spent q portion of the summer.
 The Halls will soon move into their
 new home on Government Street
 from visit to friends in St. Louis
 and is the guest of Mrs. Joseph St. George Lucker on Government Street
 Mrs John H. Enslen who has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Miles, on Church Street, left yesterday for her home in Birmingham. Miss Lulie Powers of Florence, Ala.
 arrived last evening and will teach in the Girls High School of the Barton
 Academy this winter.
 Many friends will miss MT. Lee Part ridge this winter and regret that Q new business enterprise has called him
 to Shreveport. La. Mfr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne expect to move back to the city from Coden and a circle of friends will be glad to
 welcome them again. Miss Eleanor weems returned Thurs | day from a months stay at the tair and left today for Montgomery to be absent all the winter.
 Mrs. W. J. Afford, who has been spending a week in the city en route home from Texarkana, left today for Camden, Ala.
 Miss Cornine Arton returned today after a most agreeable summer spent with her cousin. Mrs. Reynal on the Hudson.
 The Summer Card Club will be en- tertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. | George Lyons in the stead of Miss Ulmer. MT. and Mrs. Joel Goldsby and fam | lily will, return to the city Monday from their summer home al Daphne. Mrs Joseph R. Little returned yes- | terday from a pleasant trip to the | mountains of North Carolina. Mrs. Louis Broadwood and children h At th.vra spent in British Columbia. Mrs. J. c. Hybart and Miss Bessie Fly | bart have returned to the city after a pleasant summer at Daphne. Mrs c. H. Mann and Miss Roea | Mann returned yesterday from trip | to St. Louis and Chicago.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Clarke will move into the Thomas home on Gov.
 ernment Street next week. Dr. J. B. Killebrew returned home yesterday from a months vacation spent In Tennessee. Dr. and Mrs. s. s. Pugh and little | daughter. arrived yesterday from their
 Western trip.
 Mir. Lindsey Fry is in New York visiting his brother Mir. c. P. Fry. Mrs. William Pope and daughter
 leave Monday for the exposition.
 pr. Rufin Wright is expected home | today from St. Louis
 Mir. Joseph Lyons is in St. Louis en- toying the Fair.
 Mir. Perrin Bestor will leave Monday
 for St. Louis.
 Mrs. Harry Warren Is back from an Eastern trip. @ Mir. and Mrs. Francis J. Inge and son have given up the Mitchell house
 and will spend the winter at the War
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

FRESH ARRIVALS IN GROCERIES. Irish Potato Chips, New Sour Kraut, FOX River Butter, New Mackerel, New oatmeal, all kinds of Plcklea.
 PhOne 6O6 Smith & WOrnum. We give Trading Stamps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Mir. Fuller Dead.

John T. Fuller, aged 49. died today at his residence on Dauphin Street, near Bayou Street. after brief illness The deceased was a native of Mobile and is survived by his wife, four children. three brothers and three sisters, all of this city. He was a member of Me . chanics' Relief Association. the Station ary Engineers and Volunteer Firemen's Veteran Association
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

Our increasing trade on old HeideI berg is proof conclusive. Try a bOttl' next time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

eral approval of every one connected with the road and many express the hope that MT. Cooke will be made the permanent Auditor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Personal and Local.

The building boom in Mobile eased up little this week. Only three per mits for new buildings and for repairs were issued out of the City Engineers office. The total amount of the inn provements Is estimated at $2,466.50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

purchase of one of the largest farms in Lancaster county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

Mir Office Wemeth and family. after a delightful season at their home on San Souci Beach, South Mobile County. arrived up to their city home this morning for the winter and spring sea-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
The News of Mobile

Norwegian steamship Fort Morgan (Camors- Mcconnell Co.) from Bocas del Toro; 16,S41 punches bananas.
 Norwegian steamship Helen (Thacker Bros.) from Puerto Cortez; 24,000 punches bananas.
 Norwegian steamship Bratten (Cen- tral American Steamship Col from Puerto Cortez; 16.o0o punches bananas
 Norwegian steamship Managua Limited Fruit Col from LaCeiba; 1000 punches bananas.
 Norwegian steamship Aim (Gibboney & Co) from Progresso; 1,250 bales sisal.
 British steamship Pawnee from Nor folk; 106.S76 kilos iron pyrites (crude) {: 10G.976 kilos iron pyrites furnace size.
 Vessels up in ballast for cargoes were:
 Norwegian bark Bonanza, 5s9 tons, from Limerick. Ire.
 Norwegisan steamship Bergen, S70 tons, from Santiago. Cuba.
 Norwegian steamship Edda, 699 tons, from Caybarrien, Cuba.
 British Steamship Kassala, 2,49S tons from Vera Cruz. Mexico.
 Norweigan steamship Dagfin, So6 tons from Santiago, Cuba.
 Norwegian steamship Ellida, 695 tons, from Manzanillo, Cuba.
 British steamship Patagonia, l.156 tons. from Hamberg, Germany.
 American brig John H. Brandon, 440 tons, grom Matanxas, Cuba.