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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-04-30
Building up the Char
aCter.

1t is we'll that the majority of us
value being well thought of. Few
young men anxious to make the
most of life, care to have what is
commonly known as "bad repu-
tation.' Do you, young man, ever
stop to think that there are immut-
able laws that control the universe
and all therein? Do you ever con-
slider that the light is only the evil
dence of luminous body? That
the brilliance of the diamond is
merely the rays reflected from the
perfectly crystalized carbon? Rep
utation is only the reflection from
character as it is variously pro-
jected upon the screen of public
opinion; bat reputation is not
character, any more than the light
is the luminous body, but is merely
the effulgence, the result Of char
acter.
The imitation diamond for a
while may rival in splendor and
brilliancy the reflections of light
of the genuine gem, but this bril-
liancy is soon duiled. The same
with reputation which, some times
attaches to character which will
not stand the test of time or the
scrutiny of the exacting eyes of
Justice. Week after week we read
in the pages of the press of the
downfall and disgrace of men high in
public estimation, and who, until
their duplicity was exposed, were
men of most excellent reputation
reputation reflected falsely from
an unclean character.
Character is the mold of moral
consciousness. tits the outgrowth
of the heart carefully nurtured by
truth and love and directed by in
telligence solely influenced by that
which is moral in man. 1t is by
reputation that we are to be judged
by those with whom we are thrown
in either business or social inter
course. Our own acts are the
indications of the spirit within.
Tho we may be most excellent In
character, some times we may be
falsely estimated; may acquire thru
some misunderstood circumstance
reputation undesirable. But
character ever counts. It is sure
to bring to the front its worth.
The diamond may be robbed of it's
brilliancy for time by CRIME and
dirt, but it is nevertheless dia-
mond. Your true worth may be
obscured for time, but it is sure
to become known.
Character is the greatest thing
the young man has to guard. 1t
is the only sure foundation upon
which hopes can be rightly based.
He who is true to himself cannot
be untrue to others. Would you
have character and reputation, you
must work, constantly, INCREASINGLY.
as conscience becomes deadened
and degenerated when not exer..
cised, and conscience directs the
building of character. There are
qualities in man that mark his
greatness and superiority-the
moral and the mental, and it is by
the exercise of these that greatness
and success are gained.
Character is the one important
thing of life which cannot be
bought, but must be nodded by
the man who is to use it, Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-04-30

The things that should be left
unsaid are often the things we
like best to hear.-Elbert Hub
bard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-04-30

He who overcomes and captures
his enemy with love is the greatest
of all conquerors. Froude.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-04-30
etBircb Bark'' Series Of Essays.
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the late Mark M Brick Pom
who was well phanthropst
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-04-30

tuOo0 u0A LII CuAAAS WIG AA0OoS'O
of intemperance in the rising gen.
Grafton?
I would here suggest that after
the youth has learned the funda-
mental principles of letters and
numbers, he should be taught the
use and abuse of alcohol, not by
temperance lectures or the reading
of "Ten Nights in Barroom,"
but by sound, practical demonstra-
ton of the effect of alcohol on the
human system. Show the effect
of alcohol on the heart, lungs and
stomach, the weakening of the will
and the destroying of the intellect.
If this is done before the youth
has formed an appetite for alcohol,
the next generation will have an
easier problem to solve.
We're it possible for the Ameri-
can people to become a race Of
total abstainers would that make
them greater and more powerfully
History tells us that the most
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
ORDERS INDICTMENTS.
Special Jury to Bring at Least Tzco
In Prorident Case.

The special grand jury which is Investigating
the affairs of financial institutions in Manhat-
tan has ordered AT least two indictments pre-
pared as a result of it's inquiry into the affairs
of the Provident Savings Life Assurance So
ciety. although it will hand down no indictments
until next week.
The inquiry into the Provident society was
finished yesterday it was said with the exam
ination of Albert H Curtis and Charles w
Morse. formerly president and vce-president, re-
spectfvely. of the National Bank of North Amer
ica. Mr. Jerome present in person while
Mr. Morse being examined When E R.
ana 0. F. Thomas controlled the society, accord
ing to the report Of the Colorado Insurance
Commissioner they deposited in this bank
100000. and it is in connection with this de-
post. it is said, that the two officials of the
bank were called before the grand jury yester-
day.
throughout the examination of the society
witnesses have been examined minutely in re-
gard to the deposits in various banks of its
funds that the Thomases made when they were
in control. Among these witnesses were Tim
othy L. Woodruff. It was this phase OF the
Thomases's management of the society that Mr.
Rfttenhouse the Colorado Insurance Commits
sioner most severely condemned in his official
report on the society.
Several other witnesses were present yester-
day who were not called. They were Leroy W.
Baldwin. president of the Empire Trust Com
pany: Edward B. Wyre. cashier Of the National
Bank of North America; Ralph Rado. assist
ant cashier and several other clerks of the same
bank
Mr. Curtis whom Mr.. Jerome charged with
subpoena lodging. appeared with his counsel.
Terence J. McManus The latter explained that
his client had no intention Of lodging a sub
pCpna. He. did not appear before the grand
Jury on Wednesday because he was served with
a subpoena requiring his appearance AT
reference He said that Mr. Curtis was i'll and
after the hearing went out TO Lakewood. N j..
with his doctor. getting his counsel. however.
to call up Mr.. Kresel over the telephone and
tell him that he. Mr.. Curtis. would appear when
ever the grand jury wanted him.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
LEADERS FALL IN LINE.
UOod5cdrd and Hammond for
HUGHES Others Coming around.

Collin Fl. Woodward. Deputy state Superin-
tendent of Elections. who lined UP with the
Parsons-Taft men at the meeting OF the county
committee a week ago. mas come out for Gov
ernor Hughes as the choice of his district. the
23d. for Presidential candidate
Mr. Woodward said last night that the sitUa-
ton was now clarified and every obstacle to
the Endorsement of Governor Hughes removed.
His stand for the Governor was not an attempt
to get on the band wagon. he said as he had
been for Mr.. Hughes all along and had merely
waited 10 learn the Governors attitude befors
coming out for him
John Fl. Hammond leader Of the Doth District.
said last night that he. too, was in favor OF
having the county committee indOrse the Cow
ernor with Secretary Taft a second choice.
the Republican delegates from this state to
vote for Taft if they found that the nominal
ton of the Governor could not be brought about.
1t is understood that four other districts
which stood with the Parsons-Taft men in the
lineup last week are in favor of the Mack
resolution indorsing the Governor. and will 50
vote at the meeting in February.
In addition to Mr.. Woodward and Mr. Ham
mond. il was reported last night that John H
Gunner. Ezra P. Prentice and Harvey T. An
drews were now in favor of the Mack resolu-
ton indorsing the Governor the choice OF
the county committee for President
The district committee OF Jne -oQ OlSlEiCJ met
last night and adjourned without taking action
on the Hughes matter No action was taken
because the call for the meeting was issued
before the Governor sent his letter to James $
Iehmaier Another meeting OF the district
committee will be held on February 4, and il IS
planned at that time put through resOlu-
tion indorsing Governor Hughes as the choice
of the district as a Presidential nominee
The address made by ex-senator Brackett in
accepting the presidency OF the Hughes state
League made a favorable impression on the
rank and file. The hard thing for the ParsOn,
men to swallow is the fact that the friends of
Ex-Governor OdeH have taken the lead in bring
ing about an Endorsement of the Governor. TheyI
do not like 10 stand in the rear rank with thei1
dearest enemies out the firing line with the
hand playing. AS soon the question of I'M
dorsing the Governor is out of the way. the
friends of the president OF the county com
mittee will promptly step 10 the front and as
sert that the Governors best friends TO Pc
found in the Parsons camp. and that the Oden
men should not be trusted with the custody or
the Hughes boom.
An active canvass has been going in one
downtown and two uptown districts this week
among enrolled Republicans for the purpose of
revealing the choice of voters for President.
One = the Parsons leaders told Tribune
porter last night that the canvass showed an
increasing sentiment for the Governor. and he
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
BAD BALTIMORE BLAZE
FOUR FIREMEN KILLED.
1T Least Fifteen Are Injwed-
Chief Mdy Die.

Baltimore Jan. ga bad fire broke out a
short time after midnight in the upper part Of
the building occupied by the firm of ]. REGISTER
&, Sons southeast corner of Holiday and Sara
toga streets The first alarm was followed by
d general one, calling out all the apparatus in
the city. Famed by high wind from the
northwest the fire spread rapidly, and in an in
credibly short time the northern wall of the
building fell.
Saratoga street being extremely narrow four
ffremen were killed and many were injured.
among them George NJ Horton, chief of the Fire
Department. The fire burned toward a number
of old structures. \ four-story building in the
rear occupied by the f. B. Read & Son Com
pany. soon caught fire and burned iercely.
The bodies of Lieutenant Frederick Harmon,
James Barrock. August Schriver and John Sliced,
all of Engine Company 3, were taken from be-
meath the burning wall
Fifteef firemen known TO have been in
i,Ired. Chief Horizons skull is said to have been
fractured and he is injured internally. 1t is
feared that he will die Those killed were bad
" nangIed
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
BOMB HURLED AT BANK
UNDER BTNGHAN'S NOSE.
Bold Attempt to Bloc Up italian
Institution IN CrO7cded Street.

While many persons were passing and the
cashier and clerk were guarding $4,000 in the
window, a mysterious attempt was made last
night at 6 80 O'Clock to blow up the bank of
Pasquale Patti & Son. at No 24O Elizabeth street,
within half block of Police Headquarters in
Mulberry street. Although detectives and po-
Ifcemen pass the place every few minutes there
is no clew to the bomb thrower or his purpose
Salvatore Pati the Junior member and cashier
of the firm. was seated the window when
the bomb exploded He swept the money into
box and pushed it into the safe. Carney
Morro. an employe. sprang to his side and pre-
pared to defend the place from further attack
The window was smashed and the banker
thinks that several gold coins rolled out and
down grating in the sidewalk.
Patrolman Richard McGrath, of the Mulberry
street station who was at stanton and EIizabeth
streets when the explosion shook the neighbor-
ing houses, ran the bank but could find no
one but the excited cashier and clerk He sent
in still fire alarm and Truck Company g. in
Elizabeth street. responded. The reserves of
the Mulberry street station were soon on the
scene.
Tony Affronti, eleven years old. who lives
next door to the bank, was playing near by when
the bomb exploded and thrown to the
ground by the shock Both he and his sister
no the place where the bomb struck,
and the police theory is that 1t thrown
from some roof in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Patti and his son say that the bomb may
have been intended for PaoIo BonomoIo. a shoe
dealer whose place is at No. 242 Elizabeth
street. BonomolO owns house at No J12 East
10Th street. next door to where another bomb,
was exploded on Tuesday. He received a series
of Black Hand letters last year, the last
in, har
Mr. Pati is one of the best known Italian
bankers in the city. He denies that the attack
was made by Black Hand men and attributes
it to the jealousy of business rival. If it
was intended for him. It is rumored in the
neighborhood that Pati received a letter de-
manding money three years ago. and shortly
after that he had the front of his bank encased
in closely set steel bars an inch and half
thick The motive for last nights attack, he
saws could not have been robbery, for an ordi-
nary bomb could do more than slightly bend
the bars and it is impossible for person TO
get his arm through into the window. The pile
of coins and bills. he explained. were put in
the window to impress the Italians with the
stability OF the bank.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
VIII Shoe appointing Po1cer Has
Not Been Used to Aid Taft Boom.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Jan 23-The President is col
lecting information from the heads of the exec
utive departments bearing on the quailncatlons
backing and reasons for appointment of the Of
fee holders nominated since the beginning OF
the present session of Congress. This informa-
tion is likely to form the basis of a statement
from the White House which will disprove the
various charges and rumors originating mainly
about the cloakrooms of the Senate which intl-
mate. more or less openly. that the administra-
ton has been using the appointing power TO
further the Taft Presidential boom In order
to lay the subject before the Cabinet members
in the most expeditions manner possible. the
President summoned them to the White House
by telephone early this morning All of them,
with the exception of Secretaries Root and Cor
telyou. who were not in their offices when the
message was sent out, visited the White House
within half hour
Secretary Loeb said later that If the President
decided to issue a statement it would not De
addressed to Congress" Just how long 1t VIII
require to prepare the information in the var1-
Gus departments is not known, but IT is likely
that all the facts will be in the Presidents
hands within four or five days. Some of the
departments are practically divorced from poll
tics, and there will be little information to
CLEAN from them. This holds good especially
in the State War, Navy and Agricultural de-
partnlents.
About the only political Office in my de-
partment" said Secretary Wilson, sis that OF
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. All the rest
of my fellows scientists or have some
particular branch which they follow II we'd
let politics get mixed up with our work we'd
be in a pretty bad fix
Outside of the officers of the army and the
navy, who may be styled Presidential appoint
nents, about all we have had In our depart
nlent since the session began were two over IN
the Philippines" said Secretary Taft. when he
was asked about the subject. Zone of these
Philippine appointments was a Democrat ana
the other was native Filipino You can read
fly see that both of them will be of great aid
in Presidential campaign AS for the army
and navy officers. of course, every one knows
what resourceful politicians they are
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
TAFT NOT TO FIGHT
FOR NEW YORK.
NO CAMPAIGN AGAINSI
HUGHES.
Does Not Desire State Delegations
DiCMed- County Committee
to Indorse GoUernOr-
rrrnm The Tribune bureau. I


WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-Secretary Taft is car
ryfng out the policy in New York which he has
directed his managers 20 follow in ether states
where there are candidates for the Republican
nomination. for the Presidency In a letter TO
Representative Herbert Parsons. president OF
the Republican County Committee Of New York.
the Secretary makes it clear that he does not
want his friends prosecute a campaign IN
New York against Governor Hughes The let
ter. which was made public by Representative
Parsons tonight. is as follows
War Department. Washington. Jan Is. 1908
Ny Dear Parsons: | am aware that you and
many other friends OF mine in New York state
who also friends of Governor Hughes nave
hesitated as the TO pursue in respect
to the Republican nomination for the Presi-
dency.
/ wish you and them 10 know that as far as
I am concerned there should be ernbarrasS-
ment in this regard have uniformly urged
friends of mine TO attempt 10 divide IN ny
interest the delegation from any state which
has a candidate Of its own. Since Governor
Hughes has indicated his willingness 70 accept
the Republican nomination l now make the
same request Of you and my other friends IN
your state.
Moreover. I would greatly deprecate con-
test which might imperiI Republican victory in
New York in November. Anything that can
do to avoid this am anxious to do
tives.
STATEMENT FROM PARSONS.
In making public the letter from Secretary
Taft Representative Parsons said:
This letter makes absolutely clear the position
which Secretary Taft has taken in regard to
the political situation in New York. He wants
above all things harmony in the Republican
party, and he has taken exactly the same posi-
tfon with reference to New York that he has
assumed in every other state where favorite
sons have been mentioned
AS to the action of the New York Republican
County Committee at its next meeting. am
quite certain that they will pursue the obvious
course and adopt resolution supporting Gov
ernor Hughes for the nomination In this ac-
my power I shall insist that any resolutions
adopted shall be lived up TO in the strictest
manner. I have idea just now to the
sort of resolution thar will be adopted at the
next meeting of the committee
When asked if Secretary Taft would be men
toned in the resolution Nr- Parsons said.
OF course I cannot speak for the committee.
but it is my opinion that the sum and sub
stance of the resolution will be a strong in
dorsement OF Governor Hughes and pledge cf
support for his nomination. I do not expect
that a second choice win be mentioned
Mr.. Parsons left here for New York at mid
night. and although il is his usual custom 20
spend Saturday ard Sunday in that city his
Journey tonight is for the purpose Of consulta-
ton with the Republican leaders for calling a.
meeting of the New York Republican County
Committee. probably on Saturday night as Mr..
Parsons expressed the opinion that the resoIu-
tions would be adopted before he returns TO
Washington.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
LISBON PL0TTERS
FOILED By POLICE.
CONSTRUCTORS SEIZED IN
PORTUGAL.
Rincleoders an Plan to OCerthroa
king Carlos arrested - Eui-
dence of 4nother Rerot.

Ias7on. Jan. 23.-,By Courier to Badatoz,
Spain. ian 23l.-An abortive attempt TO over
throw the monarchy and proclaim Portugal
republic was nipred in the bud last night by
rne prompt action of the government The plot
~as organized hy q small group Of advanced
le7ublicans.
As nearly can he asoertained he plot was
- asssssinste Premier Franco and then depend
r~r success upon street Tisings supported by
secret republican and labor organizations
sru7ed with bombs and revoIvers.
The oonspirators intended TO take advantage OF
various festivities 10 carry out the coup detat'
Tne roya1 family At Villa Nicose, enter
tanning the Duke Of the Abruzzi. most Of the
army end navy officers who were IN the c'!
we're attending gala performance at the me
stre. while many Of the chief functonaTles oL
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
A. w. BENNETT DIES POOR.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Tonsbar. Me Jan GA W. bennett. a founder
and former owner of religious restaurants which
he established in many cities of the country. died
last night in Stockton. Cal. according to dispatch
received here to-day by his daughter, Miss Alice
bennett.
twenty wears old he left here for New York with
ont a cent. He soon saved enough to start small
restaurant and his original signs soon attracted
much attention Later he became a religious
monomanac and a receiver took charge OF ms
restaurants He then invested in mining stocks
and lost practically his whole fortune. For the last
wear he had lived on allowance from his chill
dren. He had been living at the home OF his son.
in stockton The body will be brought here for
burial.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
PLOT TO KILL AMERICANS.
Trial of General Para Reueals Ne
gro Conspiracy an Cuba.

Havana Jan. 23-The trial Of General Masso
PARA and others implicated with him in the
alleged conspiracy against the government be-
gan here to-day. Captain J. a. Ryan, of the
18th Cavalry and Captain Jones gave testi-
noonv tending to show that Parra's intention
was to blow up buildings. massacre the Amer
leans and overthrow the provisional government.
CAPTAIN Jones testified that the negroes in
Pjnar del Rio, who fought foremost in the revo-
Iutjon were dissatisfied and determined to go
to any extent to enforce the recognition of the
Negro race.
The testimony to-day showed that the con-
sniracy embraced members of all political. par
ties the color line being clearly marked Wit
nesses for the defence probably viii be heard To-
morrow
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
INVASION OF HINDUS.
Immigration authorities Find Hun
dreds 4long MeTican Border.
TRv Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Galveston. Jan. IA United states I'M
migration inspector who has been investigating
conditions along the border estimated to-day
that there are al least ten thousand Hindu
coolies in Mexico and that they are coming by
hundreds to smuggle their way into this coun-
trv. 1t is alleged that contracts have already
been made to ship several hundred of these
Indians to Northwestern states.
Three men charged with having sold several
lots of Hindus TO railroad contractors and mine
owners in Mexico have been thrown into Mexi-
can prisons. Whep the Mexican government
got after the gang who responsible for i'm
porting the coolies they declared that the labor
ers were destined for the United States. To
the American authorities they made affidavit
that the coolies are destined for Canada
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
KINGS LIFE IN PERIL.
alfonso Shoots Boar, Thinks HIM
Killed. and Is ASSdiled.

Madrid, Jan. 23.-King Alfonso had a narrow
escape from death while hunting to-day. y
wild boar Unexpectedly appeared and rushed at
the King who shot the animal. The King then
dropped his gun and walked up to the bohy'
supposing that he had killed the boar but IL
suddenly bounded up and flew furlousiy at the
King.
He was saved only by prompt shot fred by
ore of the nartv into the maddened animals
head The King was unhurt
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
PRESIDENT OUT IN sNoWsToRM
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.I

TFrom The Irbune F3ureau-T
Washington. Jan. 23-The President took long
walk in the suburbs this afternoon in the face OF
the first real snowstorm OF the season. For half
hour after he left White House the fakes fell 80
fast that objects indstingushable half block
swav Yesterday when he played tennis with three
friends on the White House court. the shone
,,,orr,rv that within a few minutes all the
ants were hathed in perspiration.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
AUGUST WILHELM DEAD.

London Jan. 23-August WilheinJ' tle noted
,ioIinist and concert master. died here to-day He
was born in 1345-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
OWEN wIsTER IN POLITICS.
fR- r,le.,,-,, 70 The T--sta,ne I

fBy Telegraph 10 The TritnneI
Pniisc5.phia Jan. 22-Owen Wister, the novelist,
announced his candidacy for councilman from t4e
'tn Ward 2 Democratic-Cit!zens ticket to-day
i voted twice for Mckinley, / voted for Roose-
ssiis and expect 20 vote for Taft said M Wis
ier. AS 4 citizen Of Philadelphia, however VIII
esteem - pleasure 20 run for anything against
ne local organization
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
FEAR FOR JERSEY FISHING FLEET.

Atlantic City. Jan. 23.-A heavy storm is raging
along the New Jersey coast tonight. Fear is ex-
nressed here for the safety of the fishing fleet,
which did not come in tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-01-24
-uo WEEKS IN FLORIDA.

t,o,rsvI,,enia Railroad Tours leaves New York
t-ihriary 4 $50 round trip. Special Pullman Train
io and from Jacksonville. itineraries and iuii IN
formation OF Ticket Asents.-AdVt