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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28

A plumbers presence of mind, while suspended in mid air on live electric wire at Twentieth street and Morris ave nue last night, coupled with the thought fulness of C. H. Wallen and Arthur Kent, two Postal telegraph linemen, doubtless saved the plumbers life. The man was finally rescued from his perilous position by the hook and ladder truck of the fire department. Examination showed that one foot was burned and his body was scorch- ed in several places. After he regained his strength he made his way through the large crowd that had congregated and disappeared before any one thought of learning his name. At o'clock In the afternoon M A. Bass a foreman for the Postal. sent two men, Wallen and Kent, to splice a cable at Twentieth street and Morris avenue. They had secured the services of plumber, who had been en- gagged to do some work for the Postal, to do little extra work for them after his regular time for quitting The linemen finished what they term 'sleeving' and the plumber was sent up the pole to execute what plumbers term "wiping the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Newspaper Men Are Victims.

Pensacola. September 27.-Only three cases of yellow fever were reported up to noon today. One of these was Ben H. Thomas, night editor of the Pensacola Journal. City Editor Hayes case was reported yesterday. It is expected that number of new cases will be reported this afternoon.
 Following Is the official report to D. m.: New cases 6. total to date 115; deaths 2, total 16: cases discharged AT; cases under treatment 52.
 The disease is confined to the same in- fected districts, and no fears are en- tertained of 1t spreading, although the au- thorities are not relinquishing their viFi- lance. The suspicious cases at Milton al Bluff Springs have been diagnosed as ma laria. A more hopeful feeling prevails everywhere, and it is now thought that the fever can be eradicated before frost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28

I had the good fortune to reach Japan soon after the battle of the Sea of Japan and was given every facility for inquiry and investigation by the Japanese naval authorities.
 ''The journey to the Philippines ga fe me every opportunity to see Cavite, Ma nila bay and Subig bay, and l return home more firmly convinced than ever of the vital importance of the establishment of an extensive and thoroughly equipped naval base in the Philippines.
 Congressman Hepburn, chairman of the House committee on foreign and Inter state commerce:
 My visit to the Philippines was dis appointment to me in two respects.
 ''I was agreeably disappointed to find that my idea of the extent and value of the islands as productive territory was far below the truth. I was disappointed in that the people of the Philippines have not proven the equal in labor and skill of theft neighbors and have not taken from the soil the riches that nature has planted Filipinos need education and physical development. and they must be taught the dignity of labor
 Senator Patterson of Colorado said:
 ..The Philippines the more you know of them the more serious appears the prob- lem. I am convinced that in this govern ment we are getting farther and farther away from Secretary Tafts patriotic and humane policy-the Philippines for the Filipinos. and ultimate independence. The gulf between the natives and the Amerl- cans Is widening. I fear the Philippines are a smoldering volcano. My visit to China has convinced me more than ever of the wisdom and the necessity of Chi nese exclusion. l believe that boycott will soon be over, but in any event Amer ican manhood and civilization is of great CT moment than. Chinese commerce. Ja- pan won me from the first. An admirable people in many ways"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Fifth Victim In Natchez.

Natchez, Miss. eptember 27.-Miss Ber- tie Landman, white. who died this morn ing is the fifth to fall a victim of yellow fever.
 Miss Landman returned from St. Louis on the 9th inst and was reported sick on the 23d. She was engaged to be married to a MT. Appleton, of St. Louis.
 New cases 8, new foci 1, total 21; total cases 72; deaths 2, total deaths {; under treatment 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Members Express Views.

San Francisco, September 27.-Members of the Taft party who arrived from the Orient today have summarized for the As- sociated Press their impressions as fol- lows:
 Congressman Cooper, chairman of 'he House committee on insular affairs
 "One effect of the trip will be in large measure to take the question of immediate independence from politics The situation, l think. has convinced the members of our party, democrats and re- publicans, that the inhabitants of the Philippine islands are not capable of free self-government.
 Congressman F'oss, chairman of the House committee on naval affairs
 q made this journey largely for the purpose of making study of questions coming within the scope of the work of the committee of which I am chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
HOW MANY DYSPEPTIcs HAVE
 BEEN CURED BY PE-RU-NA?

The number of this class of patients which Peruna has liberated from living deaths is great
 No remedy In the world has ever cured more cases of hopeless dysnep- tics than Peruna.
 The reason Is that most cases of dys- pepsia- are caused by catarrh of the stom- ach.
 Peruna cures catarrh and thus removes the cause of dyspepsia
 Other dyspepsia remedies are simply palliatives that remove some disagreea ble symptoms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon Wednes- day October 1, 1905, for certain vitrifed brick and artificial stone paving. Speci- fications may be obtained at this office The right Is reserved to reject any and all proposals.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 p-2S-7t City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Diphtheria at Annapolis.

Annapolis, Md, September N.-on ac- count of the number of cases of diphthe- ria among the members of the new fourth class at the naval academy the leave Of the members of the other three classes, which would have terminated on Septem- Der 30, has been extended until Saturday, Oatnher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Situation In Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, September 27.-(Special) The Mississippi yellow fever summary to- night Is as follows:
 Hamburg, one case, one suspicious case; Vicksburg, five new cases, four deaths; Nachez, three new cases, one death; Gulfport, four new cases, no deaths two new foci; Mississippi City, one new case, no deaths; Port Gibson, one new case, one suspicious case; Roxie, no new cases. no deaths. Pearlington Is reported free from infection, twenty days having eaps- ed since the last case was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
PE-RU-NA IS GRAND,
lso Says BeautlfnI CIrI Who lad Dyspepsla.l

Miss Dollie E. Edens. Charleston, Mo. writes:
 Before I began your treatment my stomach was bloated up all the time
 T could eat only boiled milk and crack ers' and was even then most distressed after eating
 Was hungry all the time, but did not dare eat enough to satisfy my appetite
 The doctor treated me for indigestion. l took so much medicine but nothing did me any good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Quarantine Against penaue.

Jackson, Miss, September H.-The state board of health today quarantined Mis- sssippi against Mobile and Whistler, Ala, on account of dengue fever announced at those places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
a"" CHICAGO MAY WIN OUT
 IN AMERICAN LEAGUE

that wins the pennant will defeat Ne" York in the post series. Every ran in Birmingham is against ''Mugsie' Me- Graw and his aggregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28

Port Gibson had two cases of yellow fe- yer. There is no relaxation in the regu- latous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28

he will do work of immeasurable value in the Florida city.
 Some relaxation of quarantine restric- tions has enabled the state engineers to move to points where their work has been contracted for. In making his quarters in Mississippi Captain Indoe was able to avoid Interruption of the government work. The levee boards have also man aged to do much work on their own ac- count. Generally the levee system is ex- pected to be in excellent shape in spite of the obstacles which have had to be overcome, whenever high water may come.
 Death List Holds On.
 The remarkable feature of the report today is the small number of new cases. the smallest reported on any day since the early days of August. The death list is still holding on, just as it always does towards the end of an epidemic. Among the number of dead are two negroes. The young man who was brought over from Abita Springs a few days ago died at the Touro inflrmary. Only four of the new cases are above Canal street. The chapel of the convent of Perpetual Alteration, on Marais street, was fumi- gated today. When the matter was laid before Bishop Rouxel by pr. White, the bishop readily consented. No more cases have developed in that convention.
 Country Cases.
 The news from the country showed steady improvement at all of the old points of infection, though two of the recently discovered points are beginning to show activity The country reports were:
 Patterson, six new cases.
 Kenner one death.
 Bayou Natchez, four new cases.
 Crosse Tete, five new cases.
 Rosedale, three new cases, one death.
 Lake Providence, one new case
 Barrataria country, five new cases.
 Miliken, (seven days), ten cases.
 Reserve, one case.
 Terre Bonne parish. 0wo days) seven teen cases, one death.
 Tallulah and vicinity, two new cases, one death.
 Mississippi-Hahburg, one new case; Gulfport, four new cases Mississippi City, one new case: Natchez, three new cases, one death; Vcksburg, five new cases, four deaths; Port Gibson, two new cases.
 Surgeon Von Esdorf reports tonight that Dr. D. c. Anderson, the young physician sent to Tallulah to assist him, and Dr. Chassaignac, died of yellow fever today. Dr. Andersons father hastened to his bedside from Hamburg Miss, where he was helping the stricken people there. The victims mother Is also reported down with the fever She went to Tallulah to nurse him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Quarantine Against Mississippi Towns.

Montgomery, Sept. N-The state of Ala bama today put on a quarantine against Port Gibson and Claiborne county, Mis- sissippi. to go Into effect at once. This step was taken by State Health Officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28

however lree from blame in respect 10 them, man native government.
 some of the younger men of education nave been advocating immediate lnde- pehoence' it therefore becomes necessary to state with considerable emphasis the policy of the administration on this sub 1eet, and to say that in the opinion Of the administration there was no possible hope Tor Independence short of genera ton because the people could not be fitted for self-government in that time; indeed. 1t will probably take much long er nerind-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
One Day in Honolulu.

We left Washington over the Balti- more and Ohio railroad on the 18th of June and sailed July 8 on the Pacific mail steamer Manchuria. We reached Hono- lulu on the 14th and spent there only the hours between sunrise and sunset of that day. when we sailed again for Yoko- hama.
 We arrived in Yokohama on the 24th and were greatly surprised by the elab- crate reception which had been prepared for us by the emperor, his cabinet minis- ters, the governors of the provinces, the mayors of towns and the Japanese people. For five days we were the guests of the government, and nothing could have ex- ceeded the kindness and enthusiast man. ifestations of the people shown to us. It was chiefly due to the presence of the daughter of the president, to whom the people wished to show their gratitude for his efforts for peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
TAFT
 TALKS OF TRIP Congressman Have Better Grasp of Philippine Question STEAMER BREAKS RECORD Comes From Yokohama to San Fran cisco in Fraction Over Ten Days.
 Did Not Stop at
 Honolulu.
STEAMER BREAKS RECORD

San Francisco September 27.-The Pa- cific Steamship companys liner Corea, Captain Feeder, arrived today from the Orient, beating the trans-Pacific record by several hours. Among her passengers were Secretary of War Taft and most or the members of the party which left with him for the far east on the Manchuria on July last.
 The Corea sailed from Yokohama on September 17 and came direct to this city, emitting the usual stops at Honolulu
 The best time for this passage was made by the same vessel, which held the previous record of ten days and fifteen minutes. On this trip she has covered the distance in a little over ten days flat.
 In an interview with an Associated Press representative, Secretary Taft said:
 Reports coming from the Philippine islands seemed to indicate that it would be wise for the head of the war depart ment to make visit of inspection to the islands during the past summer, and his going with a sufficient staff was thought to present good opportunity to form a party of senators and representatives to visit the islands as guests of the Philip pine government The Philippine gov ernment was poor and was unable to do more than arrange for the passage money of the congressman who would form part of the party. This did not include the sleeping car accomm odatlons or the meals | along the way, and indeed, left the con- gressmen to dedray from their own pock- cts by far the larger part of the actual travelling expenses. The party as or ganized consisted of twenty-three repre- sentatives and seven senators. Of these thirteen were accompanied by their wives. In addition to Miss Roosevelt and her friends, Miss Boardman and Miss McMil- Ian were of the party, and then a number of other persons pleasant associates, joined the party, numbering about fifty people, and the unofficial party made oI.o afy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Representatives of Both Parties.


 "The party consisted, as is known, of democratic as well as republican senator's ana congressman and they in interviews represent all sides of the Philippine ques- uons, but with self-restraint and mod eration which cannot be too highly com mended 1t was taeitly agreed between the members of the congressional party on both sides that 1t would be most unwise for them to discuss before the Fflipinos their difference of opinion, and therefore that any statements should be made by the representatives of the administration as to the policy of political administration. Hence the fight which some of the IT, reconciliable Filipinos had hoped for, to- wit: A constant combat between repub- licans and democratic members, with the Filipino people as an audience, was not presented, and I cannot express too em- phatieally my appreciation of the patri- otic stand which our democratic brethren took in this matter in remitting a diffu- sion of differences of opinion to the prop CT representatives in CongEss.
 All the days In Manila were spent by the congressman in Investigating agri- cultural conditions, with the view to the possible effect of a possible change in tariff on the Philippine production of to- baeco and sugar. An opportunity was also given to these Filipinos strongly In favor of immediate Independence to pre- sent their views.
 After a weeks festivities in Manila the party proceeded on the transport Logan on tour among the islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Complain of Crop Failure.

'In Manila, I1oilo and Cebu were heard complaints of the failure of crops and of the stringency of the times. At Tacto- ban, on Leyte, one of the hemp provinces, and again at Legaspi, the chief city of Albay, the greatest of the hemp provinces, we found the people very happy and a condition of prosperity prevailing due to the profitable production of hemp.
 Returning to Manila, the delegation resumed its investigations while 1t was occupied with conferences with Governor General Wright, the various members of the committee, prominent FiDpinos and others upon questions of governmental practice and policy. From Manila we went to Hong Kong on the transport Logan. There received a telegram from the President requesting that I visit Can ton and that l confer with the viceroy on the subject of the boycott then sup posed to be in force. The vieeroy was seriously Ill In bed, but he sent through the American consul an invitation to the entire party to a luncheon with the pro- vncial treasurer, who represented the vieeroy In the absence of the latter this function being held at the Manehu club in Canton. The whole of the party went to Canton, but it was not thought wise to enter the old city lest the members of the party be insulted. The vieeroy had issued a proclamation commanding peace and directing that no indignity be offered to any American, and it Is true that number of venturesome members of the party went into Canton and were not mo- tested In any way. Stll the great body ferent way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Regarding Boycott in China.

with reference to the boycott in Can ton and China, l am not sufficiently ad- vised to speak with great authority. My impression Is that it will fade out be- cause of the necessity that the Chinese merchants are under obligation of pat ronizing America to sell what will be in great demand in Manchuria. Chinese merchants themselves are losing money and their influence is not likely to further 1t. Suggestions were made of amen1- ments in the exclusion laws which, with out in any way opening the doors to the coolie class, would remove the stigma which the present regulations it Is insist ed put upon the classes entitled to enter 1 have those suggestions from merchants in Hong Knog and elsewhere. and shah present them to the President. The Presidents proclamation and assurance that justice would be done the Chinese had an excellent effect.
 Many of the people in Japan are dis appointed at the terms of the peace, but the great sober majority of that people, am sure. are deeply grateful that peacs has come and grateful to President Roosevelt for his assistance In bringing 1t about.
 "of course it is too soon to speak of probable legislation by Congress upon popular majorities but I am sure that the trip has added greatly to the interest in Philippine questions, which will be taken by members of Congress who were in the party, and that the more accurate information which they now have will lead to wise and intelligent legislation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Given Popular Farewell.

Tn leaving Tokio we were given pop ular farewell such as had never been seen in Toko before. The whole immense square in front of the railroad station was crowded with people shouting 'Banbai' and extending to us every evidence of good will and friendship, and so along the line of the railroad on the special train, which was called the welcome spe- cial.'
 "As we went from Yokohama and the various towns on our way to Kyoto, we were greeted by the governors of the va- rious provinces and by the mayors of various cities and by the councils until we reached Kyoto where we spent more than twenty-four hours as guests of the city and were given an opportunity to see the marvellous manufactures and inter- esting places of the Japanese capital. From Kyoto we went to Kobe, where we took the steamer through the Inland sea to Nagasaki, and there again we had a real Japanese welcome and midday fes- tiVal.
 Proceeding on the Manchuria to Manila we enjoyed a four-days rest. We landed in Manila on Saturday, the 9th of Au- gust. The whole party was taken care of by private houses, as there were no hotels suitable, This is one trouble in Manila, but the commission through the municipal council Is taking steps to se- cure the necessary capital for the erection of great hotel upon the Luenta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
Elaborate Reception In Manila.

Most elaborate preparations had been made for our reception in Manila, but we arrived one day ahead of time; accord ingly, all of the reception except the f1o- tilla of boats, which met us in the harbor, was postponed until Monday morning, when we were given an opportunity to see In the procession the progress which has been made in civil government and in the business of the islands. The process sion was most instructive, and worthy the character of the municipal organization of Manila. The chief of the organization and the fire department of Manila showed that their city was now under American man agement, an excellent up-to-date city It Is still lacking in adequate water supply and in the proper hygienc sewer system, but authority has been given by Congress to construct both.
 "It was very gratifying on landing to find that the harbor works, which will probably make Manila harbor as con venient as any other in the orient in the main were completed. so that the largest vessels were able to land and unload in stormy weather, during the southwest monsoon, behind the breakwater, some thing which was unheard of two years ago"
 The secretary referred in detail to some of the recent Improvements He contin- ued:
 Ladronism In Cavite.
 ''rhe political situation in some respects was not as good as 1t ought to be. A wave of Ladronism has swept over the province of Cavte. and 1t has been found necessary to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in the provinces of Cavite and Bettangas. The same was true of Samar, but the use of troops on Samar and the use of the scouts and constabuary in Cavite. has put an end to this business; only two or three men are now responsible for the keeping up of the Landronism who have not been captured. Complaints have been made against the constabulary and while many of them have been un- founded 1t Is probable that change in the constabulary ought to be effected and 1t Is now under consideration by the gov ernment. The distressing agricultural de- pression, due to the loss of 75 per cent of the agricultural cattle, drouth, locust and cholera. as we'll as other causes, will probably not cease to be felt for sev- eral years. This naturally subjects the government to criticism, because this alien government Is much more likely to be criticized for existing irregularities,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-28
About Church Lands.


 "Of the questions which were open when we started on this trip and and in the settlement of which it was hoped the trip might tend, one was the establish ment of a special tribunal for the hearing of disputed questions in relation to pos session of churches and rectores and cemeteries. l am glad to say that before we reached the islands satisfactory law had been enacted which it is hoped will rapidly dispose of these cases. The law refers the issues directly to the supreme court.
 "There was also remaining unsettled question about the titled to one-half of the friar islands-those owned previously owned by the Dominican order. After a conference with the representative of the vendors a compromise was effected by which a good title to the lands will be immediately conveyed to the government and possession given, as far as that pos- session is in the vendors, and the differ ence as to price, matter of some $200 900 will be left to adjustment by arbitration.
 "The question of the operation of the internal revenue law Is one which is still under consideration. The principles of law taxing tobacco and alcoholic liquors, of course, are to be maintained, but the question whether the provisions of the law are not too inquistorial with respect to other matters and whether the tax is not too high at present. are all questions which require some study before thoy can be decided