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New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

The Belgian promises OF reforms and
good works In the Congo colony are well
come. and it is to be hoped that they
viii be faithfully fulfilled. though IL will
not be surprising if many persons are
skeptical in advance What is chiefly
needed in the Congo is the abolition Of
compulsory labor. which amounts prac-
tically TO slavery. Until that system is
abolished the nations OF the world have
a right 20 regard the conditions Of the
Congo with profound dissatisfaction and
disapproval
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
AMERICAS CUP CONTESTS
BON ne scientinc American

T TO CNltEltIllU AINrTIC1n
We would suggest that. stree racing ror
the America S cup under existing condfftons
Is at an end; and since. after an the c,1r,
Is merely an emblem OF the sport ana 4.
Is the sport and not the cup thai is fhs
be as well TO make a SUFFICIENT no5d.s.-
ton OF the old rule TO encourage tha
yschtsman not merely OF Great Rr,tsio
but or tnat other great yachting nation
Germany. TO make . Try for the tamou.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

Rumor says that the explorer who
claims 70 have reached the pole more
rhan year ahead Of Peary is preparing
his proof for submission TO his friends in
Copenhagen. Why this reckless hasteq
An earthquake may wipe Denmark off
the face Of the globe any day and render
his labor useless
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

IBy Telegraph % Tbs tribunal
Newport r l., Nov. elisha Dyer has
returned from short visit IN New York
Mrs. French Vanderbilt has planned 20
go 70 Chester. " H. her country hons.
for a while before sailing for Europe
Mr.. and Mrs z. ]. Hsrrick have gone to
New York.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

Governor Hughes has been most fortu-
nate in his choice OF Fiscal Supervisor
Of state Charities. The appointment OF
Dennis Mccarthy. Of Syracuse. will meet
with the hearty approval OF all who wish
TO see that important Office administered
for the sole benefit of the state and its
wards. and not made the instrument OF
any political organization. Mr.. Nc
Ca-thy possesses that happy combina-
ton OF experience with philanthropic
work and sound business sense so essen
tial for the place. On the one side he
must view the demands made in behalf
OF the states wards with intelligent and
sympathetic interest. and on the other
must protect the taxpayers from extrav-
agance and sentimental excesses OF
charity. Mr.. Mccarthy is a successful
business man. associated with several
banks. and for some years has been an
efficient member Of the State Board OF
Charities.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
ONCE TOO OFTEN.

HON IHc AIuduy ArEus.
Tom Johnson. out in Cleveland ia m.
pitcher which went once too often tO rha
we'll. he stubbornly prevented a settle
Iaent OF the street railway difficulty. which
now his successor will probably close nm
In a businesslike manner ~
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
COMMENT ON THE ELECTION.
POOR CONSOLATION.

From The Rochester Union and Advertiser
(DemO.
The election OF GaynOr is poor cOnsOla-
tiOn, especially as he is a man who 10 IS
generally believed. will not be subservient
10 the organization. In effect the election
is a crushing defeat for Tammany.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

" hen he lMayOr-elect Gaynorl was asked
II ne would not permit the publication OF
some or the congratulations he had received
from prominent persons he said: ~Why
my dear sir, they are all from plain citi-
zens. / have received none from aDy ,rac
non maSnate or person called a leading
cllZen Tor no reason except that he has
mace fortune one way and another out
OF the city. / assure you l have no con-
sratulations from such people as that
Ihey are all from plain, good men, who
never made a dollar out Of the city and
never expect to.-New York World
We notice that Mr.. c. F. Murphy. of
Fourteenth Street, who is said TO be the
leader Of the local organization in Man
Eattan. is uttering public congratulations
upon Mr.. Gaynor's election. But. then, he
Is one OF those plain. good men who
never made dollar out or the city. etc.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
APPRECIATION OF M'ANENY.

From The Philadelphia Ledger.
Mr.. NIcAneny's election is an Indication
OF the communal appreciation of notable
public service rendered by one who rep
Tesents the best type of the gentleman and
scholar Who sacrifices private ease and
professional emOlUment for disinterested
participation in municipal politics.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
PURIFICATION.
Frcm The Boston Herald.

With Tamm1Iy virtually routed and
Murphy punished and Mayor CaynOr kept
In leash ty decent Board Of Estimate
and other subordinate officials the city
not only should be able 10 enter upOn a
new era OF honest and economical admin
tstratiOn but both the national parties
should De purified in their local leaderAhip
through the passing OF the 'spOils's on
which they have counted
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me 70 express my thanks and
appreciation for the able report you made
OF the annual meeting Of the League tor
the Civic Education OF Women, of which
1 am chairman of the executive committee.
So many of the anti-suffrage activities are
overlooked by the press. now that suffrage
Is so much 10 the front. that I appreciate
the courtesy you showed US.
LOUISE c. JONES'
New York Nnv g 1aNa
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
YORKTOWN SURRENDER r,N,sHse

Paris. Nov. &-Jean Paul LAurens tae
french artist. has finished hin psintfne
for the courthouse AT RsltirnOrs portray
ing the surrender o, Yorktown II VII -
shown at the coming salon
me painting represents wasnlneeee
with Lafayette and Rocnamceau. reese~
ins the sword OF CornwalisA sefoso -
AAssmolsd Armiea
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
TEsT or sELF-GOvERNMENr
From The Springfield Republican.

After all. the seVerest test OF the ca
pactty Of the American people for uunici-
pal self-gOvernment Is in Americas great
est city, New York. And The result there
cOuragement- The success of the fusi0n
lists was substantially complete except
IN the contest for the rnayOraltv. ava
Iammany wins an empty honor in the
election Of Judge GaynOr, who never In
DIS NE has been controlled by the ma
Chine politicians. A
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
Nem-purk Gribnne.
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER .. 1909.

Thts notcSpGper is 0tCned aud pub
hShod by The Tribune Association, a
Acic York corporation; Office aud prin-
cipal place Of business. Tribune Build
tng, No. l54 Nassau street, NclC York !:
ogden Mails. president; Henry W.
Saclcrf. secretary; James n. Barrett.
frcosu,er. The address Of fho officers is
The oficc Of this ReuSpapor.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

Now is the halcyon time for the city's
official Joy riders" Their operating
concession on the municipal rolling stock
will expire in less than two months. Let
the engines hum and the horns tooti
Our Tammany scorchers have more rea-
son than ever for burning the midnight
and early morning gasolene. After jan
uary 1 there will be less to burn and
others to burn it.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

sweetness and light arise. eliminate Mr..
Murphy and abase Mr.. Cohalan the
prospects will be dark indeed.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05

Judge Gaynor ought 10 send Mr.
Murphy a copy OF Epictetus. The lat
ter is an excellent guide and companion
for statesman elected to lead the simpls
life.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
CLEAN AND VIGOROUS.
From The Utica Press.

From The Utica Press
Net least important in New Yorl. Il 49,.
election Of Judge Whitman for DiSt-j.
Attorney That means not only a 49,
but vigorous administration This ,,o,,,i
man mas established an enviabI.. rs.,,.,.e
Ton FOR integrity. ability and courayes 49,
these are ali characteristics of isnn7r,~',, -
In the ONCE os public prosecutor. ''-''0'
DIRECT PRIMARIES.
From The Watertown Times
The Assembly elections through IN. s,.,.
indlcate a REDUCTION IN the ReDublics, -
lority from - To s. The Denocrstis s.,S, s,S
Is on tne direct primary issue wbicb -.
generally adopted. and also in Sts,st.,S 49,
Ssere the Republican machine bs,s hss,
700 aroitrary- The Direct PrirnsrN- 49,,
uon estimates that at least a. - az -
Assemblyfnen elected are pIe9sea - -
eifeSt nominations bill. against only SS
Assemolymen IN both parties who yo,sS
!or the ell IN the last Legislature TSs
% etccteo snow senfimenr wbl.A 49,.
remainder OF the Assemhlymen came, -
more ~ Is cvtdent that the Dsr,os,a,fe -
9tkani5suon Will adopt this is.Is ana ~
~ indeed they ought not to nav. ~
mem nave IL Ia any Assembly disrrir, ~
sne state. and then there would NJ. -
Nv hemocrets elected '
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
AN EXPRESSION OF THANKS.

New York. Nov. 3. 1909.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-05
ALL THE WAY WITH THE TRIBUNE

New York. Nov. 3. 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

HN HE great surprise of the constitu-
 tional convention that has just
 | finished it's work in Cape Town has been the provisions by which the control of every national interest has been focused in the central govern ment.
 opinion was greatly divided when the convention was called, as to wheth CT federation or union would be better for the colonies; but l think hardly the most outspoken upionist expected such a victory as the adoption of the con stitution will give.
 While it will be looked on generally as a victory for the Dutch, and Natal the strong hold of the British threat ems not to come in unless the federal positions are strengthened; still I think our country and Australia, which copied our constitution, were used as terrible examples against a weak central gov ernment. and probably made them go to the other extreme.
 The new country, which by the way is to be called South Africa, reserves all power to the union government, not expressly delegated to the provinces.
 This, as a student of our laws knows, is exactly the opposite of what our con- stitution does, as with us all power is held by the states except that ex- pressly delegated to the government. South Africa goes farther, however, in leaving no exclusive powers to the provisional authorities; the union is therefore guarded in advance against those constitutional issues no human foresight can predict, and which as they point out have been so nearly disas- trous to our republic. At any rate they have eliminated states rights" con troyersies.
 The union will take over all the debts of the existing colonies, and this was the bludgeon that enabled the Transvaal to bring about the curious compromise by which the seat of the federal administration will be at Pre- teria, while the federal parliament will meet at Cape Town, 1000 miles away. For the Transvaal, out of debt with money in the treasury, and large sur plus each year, could dictate terms to her harrassed sister provinces. Cape Colony is hopelessly in debt, and with not enough revenue to meet her run ming expenses; but she made gallant fight.
 To an impartial outsider it is not even a question, to discuss. Capt Town despite its remoteness which Is the great cry against it, appears to have Infinitely the advantage It is one of the most beautiful cities on earth; 1t has history which goes back to Van
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
He South 4 trican Conbention
By L. SETON WILDER.

, Reibeck, indeed before that for the | English built fort there early in 1900. l It is the seat of the University. It has | a harbor that has been noted for over | goo years-and 1t has Groote Schuur | Cecil Rhodes loved Cape Town, and was never so happy they say when he could be in the shadow of Table Mountain. He knew 1t was only
 question of time until union of some
 kind came, and in his eyes there was no
 other place for the capital; so he left his home, Groote Schuur, and it's mag
 nificent grounds to the nation for the
 home of the prime minister of a United
 South Africa Who shall say his spirit
 did not help Cape Town in her fight? As I have said, it's position at the ex-
 treme end of the country was the ar
 gument against it, but that could be
 said of London, or St. Petersb urg, or Washington.
 However, the convention compro- missed, and so disposed of the knotty
 question; and they will deserve the congratulations of their fellow country
 men.
 Some provisions of the constitution
 are interesting. The governor general,
 appointed by the crown, will receive
 $50,000 per year. They will have two houses of parliment, named the senate
 and the house of assembly Members of both houses are to be of European de-
 scent and a senator must have S2500
 of immovable property free of incum- brance.
 Both the English and Dutch lang uages are to be official languages of the union.
 Parliament may amend the constitu- tion with certain restrictions but neith- CT the provisions regarding language
 nor the basis of representation in par
 lament can be altered save by a two- thirds majority of both houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Prepared for the Worst.

From the New Yorfk Tribune
 Nikola Telsa was talking about inven- tors.
 "The successful interntor," said MT Tesla, smiling, has an odd, quaint mind a mind full of surprises Thus, Smet- hurst, I am convinced, was an inventor at heart, though circumstances had made a grocer of him.
 'Smethurst during his seaside holiday was seen upon the board walk with a large bottle under his arm.
 'Smethurst,' said an acquaintance what have you got in that bottle l see you carrying about with you day and right?'
 Chlcroform, said Smethurst.
 What the duece are you doing with chloroform here on the board walkY
 That big dub of Jones'" said Smet- hurst, has threatened to give me a sound thrashing the first time he meets me, and as soon as I see him coming I'm going to take a good dose. I don't propose to suffer if can help it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
SOUR STOMACH IS A
 SIGN OF INDIGESTION

If you occasionally have a taste of sour food in your mouth, 1t surely shows that the food you are talk ing into your stomach is not being digested, but instead is fermentingi and giving out poisonous gases
 Belching of gas is common symp- tom at such times, and also that lump of lead feeling. as if your stomach was carrying a much greater load than 1t could stand.
 These are sure symptoms of indiges- tion, and should be attended to at once
 If you want prompt relief and per manent cure, go to. Nortons drug store and get a large tin box of Mi-o-na tab- lets for 50 cents.
 Norton's drug store knows that Mi-o- ma is a highly recommended scientific kennedy. and that is why Nortons drug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

heard or and even among his former in- .lhlates not one in ten knows whether he IS dead or alive. A new generation will shape steel revision and make whatever wal street alliances there are to make.
 Here IS the way a prominent stock ex- chanse house figured the future of the Steel Corporation in a confidential letter 10 customers: Steel Corporation earnings for 1907 netted about s15 a ion on a nro- auction slightly under 1O.5OO.OOO tons or approximately sl65,0OO,0Oo Allowing that the net profit from now on will average Sll ton, which most people expect the corporation should clear annually just apout the same total amount on capac- ity Of l5,O00,000 tons which 1t will have when the new plant at Gary is finished, which will be within a year. With 3.5OO,- oVO tons added for account of the Gary plant and 100000 tons for account of tennessee Coal and Iron. 1t is easy to figure l5.0OO0OO tons capacity. Even at profit of BIO per ton we would have $780, WOOOO earned in normal times, which would enable the company to pay per cent, and set aside a comfortable amount to surplus and working capital
 Odd lot buying has again become quite feature in the stock market The ac- cumulation of small lots is not on the same scale, however, as it was a year ago, when prices were 10 to 40 points above the current level.
 The Lackawanna Steel company is among the latest of the great industrial corporations to make annual reports showing earnings cut into In the middle as compared with the record of 1907 These exhibits are coming in all of the same tenor and have ceased to arouse more than passing interest. The theorizing is that they represent about the worst con dition we are likely to have again in many years, and that anything which can now happen must be for the good
 The annual report of the Western Union Telegraph company is a most grateful ex- ception to the gloomy things which cor poration figures are now showing. The telegraph business is probably one of the best indexes of business conditions that can be found. It Is gratifying to note that the report mentioned shows an upward movement in the volume of it's business. The postoffce department should be able to qualify the telegraph companies with showing of enlarged receipts from post age stamps
 Erie shows slight resilliency It Is dis covered that the conditions imposed by the public service commission under which the road was given the right to borrow s30,0OO,000 entailed discouraging hardships on the banking interests behind the prop erty and chilled their ardor. The profits from financing the roads through hard times have been so reduced that talk is once more resumed of a receivership as the only way out. The philanthropic and benevolent impulses of the Erie bank CTS are very easily chilled when oppor- tunities for Shylocking are reduced. How ever, they will not really let go of the starveling so long as there Is any blood left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

store is ready at all times to return your money if it fails to cure acid stomach, belching of gas, dizziness bil- liousness, sick headache, foul breath, and all stomach troubles, including the worst kind of indigestion.
 Mi-o-na cures by removing the cause. It builds up the stomach so fast that in few days the blood, nerves, mus cles, and the entire body receive in- creased nourishment, which results in clearer complexion. bright eyes, more energy and hopefulness.
 Mi-o-na sold in every town in Amer ica.
 Booths Laxative Pills are great favorites with constipation sufferers Nothing so sure. easy and efficient. 25 cents box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
First Aid.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The fiance of Louisville girl has been spending the winter in Florida in connec- ton with his fathers business interests in that quarter.
 Marie. said the girl to friend the other day, Walter has just sent me the dearest littse alligator from Floridar
 Dear mel rejoined Marie, with af fected enthusiasm. And how shall yoll keep him?''
 I'm not certain was the reply, but I've put him in Florida water till can hear further from Walter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

Odd lot buying has again become quite a feature in the stock market The ac- cumulation of small lots is not on the same scale, however. as it was a year ago, when prices were 10 to 40 points above the current level
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Bargains m Wash Goods

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

After experiences and changes, lasting for some years, theh German military authorities have decided at last upon lighter and smaller type of pistol than the present revolver. The new type of pistol is loaded In the manner of the Browning by means of a magazine. which is filled before it is put into the pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Opening Day Specials

27-inch All-Silk Pongees; all colors and black;
 Monday special .................... 58c Yard-wide Messaline, Monday Special :. SIS Yard-wide Black Taffeta, Monday special. 74c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
(-When You Think Dry Goods Think Steele-SmitI-N Beautifu1 Display Of Silks Opening Display
 Spring Silks
Think SteeIe-SmitIl.

Formal showing Monday of Silks for Spring. This is by far the largest display have ever made Our silk department has been enlarged con sideraby and at present stock in this section can equal this display in its completeness.
 Rough Silks, Satin-faced Silks, Foulards Dainty Stripes Jacquards, etc. in all the newest weaves, colors and designs Prominent utra-fashionable col ors display include: Raisn, Amethyst Mustard, Gold Violet Ashes of Roses, Prussian Blue, Chicory, Artchoke and Burgundy
 Your attention is directed to the display of Sa- lome Silks the favorite material of fashion author ities on both sides of the Atlantic An exceedingly brilliant satin-faced material, very desirable for day time and evening wear. Its marvellous draping qual- tes soft texture and suppleness makes it very desir able for the coming modes and for all purposes of a smartly gowned woman.
 Your attention is also directed to Arab silks. Possessing all the essentials of an ideal spring and summer fabric Sufficient body to take the tailor lines perfectly and yet it is delightfully."- supple falling into graceful folds It's exceedingly high lustre makes it appropriate for both day and evening wear
 Palm Crepes-These crepes are decidedly diff erent in every way from the old-time crepe de chne and different from any other satin faced crepe de chine shown. This cloth is made by French makers, is brilliant, full of life and satiny. The satin face is permanent, will not rough and at all times retains it's high shimmery finish Shown in all the street and evening shades.