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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26
OUR ISLANDS.


article by Tom McNeal, in the
Mail and Breeze under the head
"Danger in the Philippines"
Mr.. McNeal has always bsen
against the holding Ct these islands
by this country. Ia this article he
shows up some pretty strong reasons
whv we should get rid of these
islands as soon as we can honorably
do so.
We see this problem little like
Mr.. McNeal sees it, but, then, we
seem to be about in the position OF
the Dutchman who caught the wolf,
we need help to let the tam thing
loose.
These islands came to US through
the fortunes of war and II seemed
to be the decree of Providence that
we should take hold of them and
redeem them from the benighted
condition in which they had ex-
listed for hundreds Of years under
Spanish mlsrule. Itwould not have
been humane to leave them under
tae Spanish yoke, in their ignorance
aad servile condition.
A great work was to be dons in
that country and what nation SO
able and well prepared to take up
and carry on that work as the United
| States. 1t is a work of charity and
| benevelence and world upbuilding
from start to finish.
1t Is bat a counterpart OF the
great work England has been trying
to do in India and is doing in Egypt.
Why should not this great and
benevolent nation bear its just
portion of the cost and labor OF
civilizlng and enlightening the worlds
We do not consider our domino
ten of these islands a scheme to
make money and we do not think
the great work we are doing there
can be measured by dollars and
cents.
We may, in the end, be enabled
to get back portion of our expendi-
tures in Increased commerce, and
we think we will but, If we don't
is not the expenditure justified on
the grounds of the great good we
are accomplishing among these
ignorant shiftless people3 The
understood pellcy of this govern
ment has been to make these islands
indepeRdent as soon as they are
sufficiently developed to stand alone.
We have established schools all
over the accessible portions of the
islands and have inspired the young
people to a higher ambition, a desire
for The better things of life and
loftier ideals. We are instructing
them In modern ideas of agriculture
and various industries and may We
not hope that this people, with their
great natural resources and their
ambitions aroused may some day be
able, not only to look af;er them
selves but to repay US goedly sum
of the money we spend on them.
Anyway, we have them and we
believe they were placed in our
hands in ths natural course of the
Divine arrangement of nations and
that 1t is our duty to do by them as
we are. We do not think they will
ever get US into trouble but will give
US a naval base in case of trouble
with any orientsl nation that will be
very valuable.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The supreme court has sustained
the Arkansas court in fining the
Hammond Packing company SIO, =
600 for a violation of the antitrust
law Of that state.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The keel for another great war
vessel, the Utah, has been laid in
the yards of the New York ship
building company. She will be
enc of the strongest of her class.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

This division of the Santa Fe is
going to have six of the large type
passenger engines. One is already
here. The other FIVE will follov
shsrtIy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The New York Central railroad
must pay hne of SIos, 600 for re-
batting Or sugar shipments. They
will learn after while.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

South Mound, a small burg in the
southern part of this county, had
very destructive fire one night last
week. The general stsre, the mill
and elevator were destroyed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The big Krsss store that was
burned in lola recently. entailed a
less Of as 600 on that company
besides the other firms that suffered
by the fire.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26
Eagle Killed.

John Cation, Lying In Allen county
In the vicinity of La Harpe, one day
last week, shot large American eagle
1t measured seven feet from tip to
tip. His eagleship had been IN the
vicinity for several days and Mr.. Cat
ion was ready for him when oppor-
tunity offered.
Some crows were pestering the eagle
and he lighted on a fodder shock.
This gave Mr.. Cation a chance 10
slip upon the noble bird when he
brought him down with a load Of
bucksho'.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

During the thunder storm early
Monday morning, lightning struck
the big oil tanks of the National
Refinery Company at Cofeyville
and set them a6re. Fine large
tanks were destroyed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26
A LITTLE CYCLONE.

A strong wind, in the shape of q
cyclone, struck the little town Of
Reece, ten miles west of Eureka,
Monday morning, just before day.
light, doing considerable damage.
The Missouri Pacific depot was
blown down, as were several other
houses. Others were uRroofed,
moved on their foundations, etc.
The large stone school house was
badly damaged. S. N. Smith, night
operator at the depot, was severely
injured. From Leeds the storm
took a northwest course across the
country and did much damage.
A Mrs. Salyard had her arm
broken in three places and her
daughter Emma, was hurt internally.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The daughter of Hetty Green,
the richest woman in America, has
just married a millionaire by the
name Of Wilks. The BRIDE is 26
and the groom 65. Wilks Is said to
be worth several millions. Hetty
sold her daughter pretty we'll.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

The Topeka Capital casts a
boquet at the feet of our senator,
Lon Cambern. 1t was richly de-
served for Lon is one of the most
useful and popular men of the
senate,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-02-26

oIaIr Turner came down from En-
porla Sunday, and returned Mon
day Afternoon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19

MANY REQUEST from Catarrh sufferers who
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Liquid Cream Balm, new and convenient
form of Ely's Cream Balm the only remedy
for Catarrh which can always be depended
on. In power to allay Inflammation, to
cleanse the clogged ai--passages, to promote
free. natural breathing, the two forms OF
Cream Balm are alike. Liquid Cream Balm
is sold by all druggists for IS cents. including
spraying tube Mailed by Ely Bros. So War
Street New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19
A STORY OF MILLIONS.
The Way One Man Had : Fortune
Thrust Upon Him.

Thrust Upon Him.
A story is told of how the reluctant
giving Of a promissory note by penni-
less New York lawyer brought for
tune into his pocket amounting to sew
eral millions. The man referred to,
John NJ Bixby. went to New York ID
1880 from backwoods district as q
half starved lawyer. To pay 81 week
for board and washing kept him on the
verge of bankruptcy. He struggled on
for a year or two and was constantly
seeking odd jobs outside of the law tc
enable him to exist when friendly
lawyer in whose Office he had desk
room called him aside one day.
Here is a chance for you, Bixby,
said the lawyer. Il have an estate tc
settle and must get rid of the farm on
the north side of the city. 1t is ap.
praised at $500. You can have it at
that figure"
81 have not a dollar to my name" "
exclaimed Bixby.
You can give me your note, and !
will renew it until you get ready tc
pay it," replied the lawyer.
The young man hesitated for some
time. He was very nervous about plac-
ing himself under obligation for sc
large a sum. but finally consented.
Young Bixby had to ask for the re-
newal of his note two or three times,
had to deprive himself of the necessi-
ties of life to hold the farm until the
opening of the Erie canal and the first
lighting of the city by gas gave the
metropolis a new birth and his farm
was quickly swallowed in the growth.
At the time of his death Bixby's prop
erty was worth 100000 Today its
market value is more than $13,00o,0o0.
National Magazine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19
Mr.. Lincoln,s Brevity.

A historian recalls the fact that in
Mr.. Lincoln's speech to the notification
committee at Springfield there We're
1879 words and In his formal letter of
acceptance there were 1874 words. In
his speech of acceptance to the com-
mittee in Washington in 1864 there are
1876 words, and in his letter of accept
ance there are 200 words. But let US
remember that there were no typewrit-
ers in those days, and such a thing as
a photograph had not been dreamed of.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19


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The reduction sale of suits, overcoats.
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always an important event and is looked
forward to with great interest 10y hundreds
tf economy seekers. Here you will find the
largest stock to select from.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19
Southern RaiIwal
SCHEDULE

BETwrENWAsHINGToS, ALEXANDRA,
BURG AND HARRIso NBUR0
Effective Dec. s, 1901,
N. B.-Followipg Schedule figures Il
lished only as Information aid ufe uoi
anteed.
Grains Nos. 40 and % daily; trains Ma
274. 2i4, 27l, week days)
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-01-19

Al tfains arrive at and depart no
Union Station, Washington. b. G,
connection Is made for az from Bal
Philadelphia and New Y
For Map Folders, Through Teka
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W. II. TAYLOE, Gen. Pass. Agent.
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Washington, d. G.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
VISITORS ALL SEE
VICTORY AHEAD
Chas. Henderson Says Wire
grass Is In Line
CALHOUN CITIZEN TALKS
Burgess of Mobile Says This Campaign
Reminds Him Very Much of
Morgan-Johnston Affair-Oth-
ers Express Opinions.
CALHOUN CITIZEN TALKS

d. R. Burgess of Mobile, a member of
the campaign committee and one of the
most successful prophets in the state.
said last night: This campaign reminds
me very much of the old Morgan-John-
ston campaign. 1 was active in that
fight and while many were declaring that
Morgan had the weak end, l stated six
weeks before the election that Johnston
would not carry six counties, and he
didn't This is the most promising con-
test ever saw, and I feel confident that
the amendment will be easily defeated"
Charles Henderson of Troy, president
of the railroad commission and the man
who started the convention several weeks
ago in Montgomery, said: II have been
in consultation with men whom 1 know
from the wiregrass region and 1 feel
sure that the eight counties will all vote
against the amendment. Everyone of
these counties has voted out whisky dur
ing the past three years, but the bigger
the vote against whisky, the more numer-
Gus they are in opposing the amend
ment.'
L. II. Grier the man who made such
a fine impression in his speech last night,
successful farmer of the Chocolocco
Valley, said: II did not come ere to
make a speech, nor looking for publicity
In our valley there is little use dis
cussing the matter, for every man has
made up his mind OF the 400 votes in
the valley L can give the amenders about
100, though I don't see where they will
get them. The vote will be at least
4 to II
Emmett ONeal, after the meeting last
night said: THAT was undoubtedly the
greatest political meeting in Alabama
since the civil war;
R. E. Steiner of Montgomery said
Coming up on the regular train from
Montgomery we polled the train and
found 70 actual voters who opposed the
amendment Montgomery is going over
whelmingly against the amendment, and
from all reports it will be defeated in
North Alabama"
j. R. Hinson of Mobile, John l.. Mol
ton, Ed S. Lyons and several others
came up simply to attend the meeting
Mr.. Hinson in discussing conditions said !:
Mobile will go to l against the
amendment and l have great faith In all
of south Alabama. l have recently heard
on good authority that Washington county
is almost unanimously opposed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
LEADERS DENOUNCE
JACKSON'S TACTICS
Absurd to Charge Defender
Leaders Are Paid
CARMICHAEL TURNS TABLE
Asks What Is Being Done With
$4,000 Raised in Local Church
and Similar Funds
Raised Elsewhere.

A statement made at Bessemer Friday
night by Fred NJ Jackson, who Is lead
ing the fight for the amendment in Ala
bama, to the effect that while the sol
diers of his army are volunteers, those
of the anti-amendment army are paid,
and therefore poor fighters, is Indignantly
resented by several of the leaders Of
the anti-amendment movement.
Frank Nelson, Jr., president of tho
Chamber Of Commerce, vigorously de-
nounced the. use of such loose language
on the part of Mr.. Jackson.
Said Judge Carmichael, secretary of the
Jefferson county anti-amendmeut CAIN
paign, committee:
such a statement from Fred M. Jack
SOL is ridiculous, and false on its face.
|"Does he mean to say that Franz Nei-
son, Jr., is paid? Does ha mean TO say
that Governor Jelks. Governor Cobb and
Governor Oats are paid? Does he expect
the people to believe that DR.. Wyman is
a salaried fighter? Does he think the
people Will listen to his charge that Col
e. L. Russell Of Mobile Is drawing re-
n,uue1stion for his efforts to preserve
the sanctity OF the home? Does no real"
believe, himself that Senator Moody OF
Tuscaloosa Is drawing a salary from
the whisky interests of the country Such
charges are absurd. Sucn charges are
prepost ferrous, and Mr.. Jackson knew
wnen ne made them that they were with
OUT the slightest foundation
Now, Brooks Lawrence of Ohio. is,
tl,o f.tt, .,-
side. lie could not be expected to spend
a long while in Alabam for unselfish
cSasons Lone. OF course he loves Tie
dear people o. Alabama-inore than he
loves the people of Ohio-nur It is Il fact
that he is d,awing salary, nevertheless
AND there are others drs. ls pay.
Sore time ago the amend.nent crowd
raised neat little sum of $1,000 In a local
church. You may add that not one cent
of money has been received by the anti
amendment faction from candidate for
governor. Ask Mr.. jackson if his crowd
can say as much.
And furthermore, it is learned as a
fact that certain churches are taking
up suhse rirticns to pay certain WORKERS
on the aI,lrn Iinent side.
In Montgomery some Sundays ago, a
subscription, we are informed reliably,
was taken up in certain church In be-
half of a Birmingham newspaper. And
we understand that such action has been
taken by other churches of the country.
And we learn that the paper in question
has Issued a circular declaring that it is
fighting for the amendment and that it Is
the duty of Alabama pastors to see that
their focks subscribe. OF course, this IS
capital after play on false morality, but
those on the other side, In the language
of a great Roman, are honorable men,
all of them, honorable men,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
START LOCAL FIGHT
ON TUBERCULOSIS
CITIZENS URGED TO ATTEND
LARGE MEETING TO BE HELD
AT CITY HALL TOMORROW
NIGHT.

An important meeting having for its OBJ
5ect the arousing of public interest in the
fight on tuberculosis will be held at the
city hall tomorrow night under the aus
pices of the Jefferson County Medical So
ciety. 1t is part of a national movement
now under way among physicians and lay
men all over the country and the hope
is expressed that all preachers, teachers.
school children and citizens generally win
attend.
The discussion will be opened by DR.. J.
H. Phillips, superintendent of education.
and short addresses win be made by r.
F. Lovelady of the Board Of Revenue DIR.
B. L. Wyman and Dr. w. G. Harrison.
Following these talks members of the
audience will be called upon for short
speeches on the best methods to be pur-
sued in educating the people of the Bir-
minghaln district against the plague. 1t
is pointed out that the subject should be
of interest to every citizen as tuberculosis
causes more deaths in the United States
than any other one disease. This also
fetal figures show that moro lives are
taken by this dreaded disease right here
in Birmingham than from any other one
cause.
All ministers will announce the meet
ing from their pulpits this morning, and
it is hoped to have a large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03

creased until the meeting held a week
later, Friday night, was attended by a
large number of Birminghams represen-
tative citizenship. 1t wasn't a "one-man-
talk affair. either; everyone expressed
himself in some way.
This meeting was really cause enough
for anyone to feel good for it pointed
out better things to Birmingham and
Alabama in the development of good
roads. 1t brought realization of the fact
that Birmingham had ceased to talk Of
what 1t was going to do" and had really
gone to work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03

Deeds Of conveyance in the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
$9O0-Eli Shortridge to r. M. Cunning
ham, lot /. In block g. survey Of Palmer
Terrace.
s2OO0-W. ]. Bell to M. A Robson. blocks
G., IA. 20, 2S and IS, survey Of J. I. Bell es-
tate.
s1350-Earle Place Realty company to
Mrs. z. Bass. lots II and !, tn block
10, survey of property Of the Earle Place
Realty company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
USE OF BOOKS.
Patrons in Adjoining Suburbs Will Be
Accommodated.

Owing to the unusually large number Of
applications for library privileges from
residents of Woodlawn, West End, North
Birmingham and other territory to be in
cluded in the limits of Greater Birming-
ham, the Board of Education has made
the following special ruling:
Until the question of annexation shall
have been definitely settled on January
next. all persons residing in the territory
to be known as Greater Birmingham may
have full use of the public library for
three months by the payment of 70 cents
as nonresident membership fee."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
oRAToRIo SOCIETY.
Progress Being Made in Learning :
Beautiful Work.

The Oratorio society, of which Prof.
Fred L. Grambs is director, is having
rehearsals every Thursday night in the
parish house of the Church Of the Ad-
vent. The work being learned is st. Mi
chael Costa's ELL" which Professor
Grambs says is full Of beauty and strong
climaxes.
Among those present at the last re-
hearsal, in addition to the members of
the chorus, were Mayor Frank P. O'Brien.
James Bowron and Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Chalifoux. Mayor O'Brien made few
remarks of commentator and encour-
agement and expressed delight at the
progress the chorus was making.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
E. H DRYER is
FORMALLY NAMED

The appointment of e. H. Dryer as
referee in bankruptcy to succeed Nenian
l.. Steele came as a surprise both to MIR.
Dryer and his friends. but is being favor
ably received. Judge w. I. Grubb made
the formal announcement yesterday, but
the appointment does not become effec-
tive until November 1. 1t is approved by
Judge Jones of Montgomery and will
hardly meet with opposition.
Mr. Dryer will still continue the prac-
tice of law and will have associated
with him Spier Whitaker, who has for
several years practiced with the firm Of
Percy, Benners & Burr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
MarcelIa WEIGH.

Marcella WEIGH, age IA years. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Casimus WEIGH, died at
2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the fam
lily residence, 2625 Avenue D. Funeral
services will be held at the residence at
2 o'clock this afternoon, after which the
remains will be sent to Paxton, Ill, for
interment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
Presbyterian Ministers to Meet.

f~CSy ts'F''FesS'C 20 TVI~Vts
The members of the Presbyterian Min
isters' union are requested to meet to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock at the First
Presbyterian church for the purpose Of
comforting with the Rev. DR.. ]. Ernest
Thacker, secretary of the assembly 5
evangelistic committee, upon a matter Of
interest to all.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03

SERVICES AT CITY HALL-Dr. j..
A. Valley of New Orleans, president of
the Good Samaritan home will hold q
mass meeting at the assembly room Of
the city hall Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. His subject will be immortality
Of a City" Pastors of all churches and
congregations are invited to attend.