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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-11

menting with insect parasites, with a view to their cultivation. These mi- mute, wasp-like creatures lay their eggs in the bodies of caterpillars, ultimately causing the death of the victim. As the little destroyers prey principally upon injurious insects, it is thought their cultivation will produce a marked de- crease of many species doing great damage to crops and foliage,
 Another experiment is the introduce tion of fungi which attack the bodies of caterpillars. It is proposed to inoculate a number of caterpillars and turn them loose in different localities, These die caterpillars die on the trees, most of them before spinning their cocoons. The spores of the growth, which cause little or no damage except to the cater pillar, are communicated to the branch es and render them very unpleasant for future broods of the insects.
 The beautiful foliage of our parks may be attributed to Professor John B.. SouthWick, the park entomologist. Professor SouthwiclS has devised gas- oline pumping engine, and with this sprays the trees in the parks suscepti-
  vals, His men are provided with long ladders, and carry the hose into the topmost branches, so as to reach all parts of a tree. The solution used in this spraying process is composed of a mixture of London purple, flour and water. It kills all insect life when it touches, though it is not likely to de- stroy the eggs. Owing to the latter fact, and the possibility of it's being washed off by rain, the spraying is gem erally repeated three or four times dur ing the summer.
 One of the most troublesome and de- structive insects of this locality is the elm leaf beetle--bearing the rather startling scientific name of Galeruca Xanthomelaena It confines its attacks upon the elms, and its ravages may be seen upon unprotected trees in the up- per part of the city. The grubs mature about the middle of July, and prior to this period the leaves are almost skele- tonized by the ravenous little creatures. The leaves begin to wither and the trees present the appearance of having been swept by a mighty fire The full grown worms crawl down the trunk and burrow in the grown, where they transform into the beetle form. Dur ing this transition the trees take a new growth, but by the latter part of Au- gust they are again ravaged by the second brood. This pest is an intro- duced species, and, like all of it's kind, is exceedingly difficult to exterminate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-11
NOW TO CoLLINsvILLE.
Proposed Extension of the Unionville
 Trolley Line.


 Trolley Line.
 The Suburban road will extend it's line from Unionville to Collinsville, through the beautiful valley of the Pennington. This information comes on the very best authority and it is practically certain that active work on the extension will be begun within two weeks, if not sooner The eXten- sion has been contemplated for a long time and the inhabitants of Collinsville and the people residing along the route of the proposed line have been impa- tient to have the work begun, but the war has been the cause of the delay. All the governments war material must take precedence in transporta- ton. and in consequence the rails, etc., destined for the Collinsville extension have been held back, otherwise the work would have been completed e'er this. The Suburban road is equipped for the heightened line as far as rolling stock is concerned and all that is need ed now is seven additional miles of track.
 The nature and topography of the re- zion through which the ColIinsville ex- tension is to run are especially favora- ble for the purpose, there being very little grade to be levelled and the soil being easy to work. The officials of the road expect that the extension will be completed within a month from the time it is begun. The company will not employ contractors to do the work but will construct the branch with the as- sistance of native laborers living in the neighborhood of the line. This method the officials consider preferable to that of letting out the work to contractors, who in their turn would employ foreign laborers.
 The Collinsville extension will run all most due north from it's Unionville ter minus and will run in the highway right along the bank of the western branch of the Pennington river, pass ing the residence of ex-Congressman Simonds This extension will be a great boon to the people of Collinsville and to those living along the road and it will be a privilege for the people of Hartford to be able to journey right along the bank of the beautiful Farm ington in an open car on warm sum- mers day.-Hartford Courant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-11
Rewards and Punishments.

To the Editor of the Journal and Courier.
 "Be sure your sin will find you out" Time brings it's own rewards and pun ishments Nations, no less surely than individuals, reap as they SOW. Crush as one may, misrepresent as one will, impute wrong motives to good inten- tions, the truth, although hidden and entangled amid a tissue of falsehoods, will spring up and assert itself.
 In the Lords Prayer we pray "Thy Kingdom come" How can we expect that petition to be answered if we as individuals just whine and nope and sit still?
 To whom much is given, of them much is required. Our own land blessed above measure, wieids a fearful responsibility. The battle cry of our republic is answered as every call for troops is responded to from north south, east and west. Victory after victory tells us "Our God is marching on." Has his Satanic majesty forgot ten his Spanish allies? Starve, starve refuse the ife-giving food and drink to the helpless. Drive, drive from homes homes loved as well as we love ours Lie lie, deceive ones own, make be- lieve. Where is national honor? His Truth is marching on."
 Listen to that sigh as the mother can give no nutriment to her babe. Hark to the piteous moan of the aged as the tender life -prolongfng care is missed Flushed is the frolic of childhood. The little ones stare, not knowing why Vengeance is Mine, saith the Lord. J Are we perusing a leaf from the history of the dark ages? Has the Star Span gled Banner been unrurled in vain? Have our laurels become tarnished? Let Dewey and Sampson answer. Let the echoing cheers from an apprecia- ting people tell their own story.
 From whence come these famine walls? From beauteous land, a fer. tile land, a land almost flowing with milk and honey, land only waiting tc be freed from oppression's hand to be- come a garden of such rare produc- tiveness as almost surpasses belief.
 Let the glorious emblem of our be- loved land ripple in every breeze. Let our national bird screech a bit boast. fully if it must, but never let it be re- corded on history's tablet that we as q
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-11
ATTACKING INSECT PESTS.

Insect Parasites and Fungi Looked Upon With Favor by Entomolo- gists.
 Of interest in this city of elm trees is the following from the New York Times: Entomologists are now experi-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-11

nation refused suocor to an oppressed, down-trodden people, Let foreign na- tions criticise, sneer,--make sugges- tions We have already been weighed in the balance and not found wanting.
 S. E. BOOKSELLER.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
DEATH SENTENCE IMPOSED
Willis Cobbs to Hang on Fri-
 day, April 29.
THE JUDGE AND SOLICITOR
Will Intercede to Have Sentence Commuted to Life lmprisonment-Was Convicted
 of Murder of Gus Hector

It has been some time since Birmingham has had hanging affair."" but if the sem tence that was yesterday imposed upon Willis Cobb, colored, in the criminal court by Judge Greene is carried out an execu- tion will take place on Friday, April 29, at high noon.
 It is highly improbable, however, that Cobb will be executed as Judge Greene stated in passing sentence upon him that both he and the solicitor would sign an application to the governor to commute tine sentence to life imprisonment.
 Cobb was convicted in the criminal court some months ago for the murder of Gus Hector at Brookside. The jury fixed his punishment at death ard it only remained for the judge to fix the date of execution. This was delayed pending an appeal.
 The difficulty which resulted in the death of Hector is said to have originated about a woman. The evidence showed that Cobb shot Hector in the back, from the erect of which he died in a few minutes.
 Since Cobb's conviction a number of per sons have stated that Hector attempted Cobb's life with a knife and that the latter shot him in self defense, striking him m the front and not in the back.
 When asked yesterday If he had any thing to say why sentence should not be passed
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
PANDO'S VISIT AN
 UTTER FAILURE
Gen. Garcia SteadfaStIy Refuses to Accept Proposals
 of Peace.

Havana via Key Vest March 23.--It is Holguin from Puerto Principe to learn any details of the meeting between General Pandos delegates and General Garcia, Gsul- eral Masso and the other insurgeh leaders but 1t is known positively that the military movements since the proposals for peace were rejected definitely. Great disappodnt- ment is felt at this, not only by the au- tonomists, but in the palace also, as it is hoped that the negotiations would succeed, General Garca's steadfastness being re- gardeh with some doubt that there ever was much belief that General Gomez would yield but it was hoped that General Garcia might accept the terms.
 Cuba is now in the throes of election ex- citement. Every effort is being made to in- duce the conservatives to vote but with little success thus far. The autonomists are divided into bitter factions, one wing declining to take part in the elections at all or nominate delegates. The Havana con- servatives say that even if they consented to vote their ballots would not be counted fairly, as the boxes are in the hands of au- tonomists officials and the stuffed poll list woul be further padded.
 It is impossible to predict the outcome at present. since international questions are so oyershadowing, but it is hard to see how the present, autonomst government has the least chance, especially since the last move in the game, Gen. Pandos mis- sion to the insurgents.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
"DAVID GARRlCK"
Presented by James Young and an Excellent
 Company Matinee and Night.

Mir James Young. the talented young actor, and his excellent company last night presented David Garrick" to cultured audience at OBriens opera house.
 The performance was a benefit for Bir- mingham lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, and a. large delega- tion from that lodge was present.
 MT. Young in the title role gave a most excellent interpretation of the character, and the support of his company made 1t a highly creditable and artistic performance. The appreciation of the audience was mani- fest in enthusiastic applause. rN
 The story of David Garrick"4 is familiar to the students of literature, especially that portion dealing with the drama. There Is scarcely any play that requires greater ver- satility and real ability in its proper pre- sentation, and MT. Young easily responds to the demands made upon him.
 Miss Rida Louise Johnson as Ada Ingot gave a most pleasing Interpretation, fntro- ducing in a simple, charming manner a freshness and a nafdralness into the part.
 William H. Bolfee as Smith, and Charles Pierson as Simon Ingot were good in their parts. MT. Pierson's imperfect articula- ton detracted somewhat from the play some of his words being spoken indistinctly
 The entire cast is we'll selected and evenly balanced. n
 MT. Young will visit the High school this morning at 10:so o'clock. where he will give
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
SOUTHERN METHODIST.
Valuable Contribution in the New York lnde-
 pendent From Dr.. Tigert.

The New York Independent of the 17th instant had valuable contribution on "Southern Methodsm," from the book ed- itor, Dr. John Tiger in which he says:
 ."The Thirteenth Quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, will assemble in Baltimore, Md, May 5, 1898. 1t will be composed of N2 delegates-136 clerical and 136 lay.s These delegates will represent forty-seven annual conferences in the United States in Mexico and South America, in China and Japan. The body has had an equal number of clerical and lay delegates since 1870 the measure having been initiated by the first general conference after the war, at New Orleans, in 1866. Upon a call of on-fifth of the members, the lay and clerical mem- bers vote separately, and no measure Is then passed without the concurrence of a majority of both classes of representatives. The last general conference which met in Memphis Tenn, in May, 1894, changed the ratio of representation from one for every thirty-six members of an annual confer ence to one for every forty-eight reducing the size of the body from 344 in 1894 to 272 in 1898.
 "The present state of the connection and its quadrenndal increase are represented by the following figures just coming from the press: Total plumber of church elifice5, 14,oS6 increase 492 of members, 1i66,7 757. increase 14s,966; of Sunday schools, 4,1S7, increase S16; of Sunday school teachers, 104, 135; increase, S,659; of Sunday school pu- pills, S51, ,4S0 increase, S6, 212 a.
 "The total number of local preachers is 56S5, a decrease of S28 for the quadrenni- um This decrease in the number of local preachers Is doubtless due to the transfer of jurisdiction from the quarterly to the district conferences, made by the last gen. eral conference. In the district conference increasd care is exercised in licensing and the renewal of licenses.
 "AH the interests of the church are in a prosperous condition-publishing mission- ary, church extension, educational, etc. The greatest single financial achievement of the quadremium Is the private subScrfp- ton of s140000 for the extinction of tile missionary debt, which is now in rapie progress of lquidation. This is due almost wholly to the single-handed effort of Dr. H. c. Morrison, the senior secretary. It is not probable that the session of the general conference will be a very long or trying one. A prosperous church wiH call for little legislation
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

The St. Louis Westliche Post is the lead ing German daily of the Mississippi valley and one of the few great German newspa- pers in the United States.a
 Established in 1857, it soon passed into the hands of pr. Emil Preetorius and the Hon. Carl Schurz. For forty years the West liche Post has shown the most effective de- votion to honorable and progressive ideas. t Edward Preetorius, business manager and treasurer, is man of distinction throughout the southwest, and is known to many thousands in other portions of the country for his broad business methods, and for the commanding influence of his journal In national, state and city politics.
 Mr.. Preetorius is an indefatigable work CT. Subjected by his profession to unusual business cares, overwork and sudden de- mands upon his nervous strength, his per- sonal experience and his estimate of Paine's celery compound must have excep- tional weight, especially with brain work CTS, and men and women whose nerves are necessarily called on, as if they were ot iron and steel, and not the most sensitive parts of the body. '.i-.- MT. Preetorius' letter, given below, shows his confidence in Americas greatest rem edy.
 St. Louis, Jan. 15, 1898. Messrs. Wells & Richardson Co.,.
 Gentlemen: I have found that Paine's celery compound is the only remedy that
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

will restore the nerves which have been shattered by overwork, worry or bu mess cares.
 I can certainly recommend it without hesitation to all those in need of such 0 reconstructant of the nervous system.
 Yours truly,
 EDWARD l.. PREETORIUS. The relative merit and efficacy of Paine's celery compound. in compar son with all other remedies for making people well, is clearly shown in the intelligent character and responsible standing of the people who today rely it to cure insomnia, nervous debility, persistent headaches and a run- down condition.
 Its power of rapidly repairing the tissucs and cleansing the blood makes Paine's cel- cry compound the great saver of life that it is. It brings just the needed nutri- ment to the weakened nerve tissues all over the body. and increases the volume of healthy blood, that a breakdown of some vital part Is averted.
 The story of the discovery and unparal- leled success of Paine's celery compound is the story of a high purpose steadfastly followed. the final work of the lifelong study of the nervous system in health and disease by Prof Edward F. Phelps. NJ D., LI4 D., of the Dartmouth medical faculty. In this greatest of all remedies there is hope for every person distressed by symp- toms of dyspepsia, impure blood, failing vigor or low nervous condition.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
.. THE AaE-HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

JEWELLERS
 ID. Gluck, 1G7 20th St.
 Harry Mercer, 201S 1st Ave. LIVERY STABLES
 Tennessee Stables, 2O14 4th Ave. LAUNDRIES
 New Laundry, 21S N 22d St. MERCHAN I TAILORs.
 M We'll X Bro, list Ave- 2 The Peoples Tailor, 1927 1st Ave,
 Theo. B. Furman, 222 2lst St. MU SIG PU RLISHER5 AND DEALERS. Southern Music Co.,, 20S-10 Fist St. OPTICIANS.
 P. H. Linnehan BIO 18th St. PLUMBERS.
 Ben F. Barbour, 313 N. goth St.
 w. G. Lunsford Co.,, 209 22d St. RESTAURANTS Paul's Restaurant IA 18th St. SEEDS.
 Amzi Golden Co., STOVES AND RANGES.
 Estes Stove Co.,, 1919 2d Ave. . SALOONS. Peerless Bar, cor. 18th St. and 2d Ave. The Vestibule
 Don's Bandbox, 1O6 Mst St.
 Custom House Saloon 1877 d Ave- c. B. Porter & Co.,, 225 18th St. Southside Saloon, 100 South 20th street UNDERTAKERE.
 The Erswel Co.,, 112 18th St. WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
 The J. c. Marks Liquor O., 2026 2d Ave- H. Barnard, 3d Ave. and 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
SPANISH CRISIS
 IS NEAR AT HAND
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(Continued From First Page.) be built soon enough in this country, so that we might have to equip other craft with torpedoes.
 The navy department opened bids today for extensive Improvements at Dry Tortu- gas and Key West, a formal transfer hav- ing been effected as regards Tortugas, which passes from the treasury to the war department These consist of two solid steel piers to be constructed at Dry Tortu- gas, with two extensive coal sheds and an elaborate mechanical equipment for coal ing naval vessels with coal At Key West the Improvements consist of a steel pier and two coal sheds with similar machinery for loading warships with coal The bids ranged from q, ,151 900 for the entire work down to about $4O0,0O0 The award will be made within the next day or two.
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ABSTRACT co.
 Alabama Abstract Co.,, 2GT 1st Ave. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Smith & Montgomery Book & Stay Co. Lyman x Stone, 2012 1st Ave. W. H. Owings, 2l05 2d Ave. BICYCLE DEALERS.
 Riddle, Ledbetter Cycle Co.,, 321-23 20th St BARRIERS.
 Fred Schilling 1918 1st Ave.
 N. Taccone, 109 10th St. Nadrcut, Shave and Shine 25c, N. 20th St CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
 Florence Cigar Store, Florence Hotel, boz
 trade a. speciality.
 Monarch Tobacco Co.,, 209 10th St. Eureka Cigar Store 105 20th St. CEMETERIES.
 The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. CLOTHING & CENTS FURNISHINGS. M. Well & Bro. J. Friedman X Co.,, 1908 1st Ave. DRUGS.
 Collier Drug Co., 1926 1st Ave. J. l.. Parker, 1918 1st Ave. FURNITURE.
 H. Herzfelil 113-115 18th St. ,Nrr J. w. Trigg, PIP 2d Ave.
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. FISH AND GAME.
 Birmingham Fish Co.,, 20S-10 2Oth S.. HOTELS. Grand Central, 20th St
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
THE CONTRACT
For Summer Uniforms For Police Force Will be
 Awarded This Afternoon.

The board of police commissioners met yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the city hall for the purpose of considering the bids for summer uniforms for the members of the police force.
 The samples were examined, but no &C., ton was taken as it was decided to meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock, when the con- tract will be awarded.
 A number of bids have been submitted and the tailors are anxiously awaiting the decision of the board.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Loss of R2O.OOO
Special to The Age-HeraId

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Enterprise, Ala, March 23.-Eleven stores were destroyed by fire here last night. There are only four buildings re- maining in the business portion of town The Fire originated in F. P. Richburgs' restaurant and rapidly spread to build ings on both sides of the street Work of rebuilding has already begun. The loss will be about twenty thousand dollars.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Going to Have War

Boston, March 2s.-Hon. T. Jefferson Cool idge ex-minister to France, in an interview today on the Spain-Cuban situation. said:
 q believe we are going to have war, and that Spain will declare it when. we inter- fere with Cuba do not think that the Spanish dynasty could keep its place if 1t did not declare war when the United States undertakes to free Cuba"
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
FIRST OF THE SEASON.
Crack of the Bat and Whzz of the Sphere
 Heard in The Land.

The first game of base ball of the seas- on, so far recorded, was played yesterday afternoon between Masseys Business col lege team and the Fountain Heights team. The business college boys won by score of 12 to [ The game was a clean one throughout and entirely free from objec- taonable features. Carter and Wills pitch ed for Massey's, with McEachfn behind the bat. Prince pitched pretty game for the Fountain Heights team.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Water Works Purchased gnecial to The Aee-Herald

Montgomery. Ala, March 2S.-Montgom- cry, through its city council tonight, per- fected the purchase of the local water works companys property for $420,0O0 w. B. Rice, of Boston, was the majority stock holder in the company.
 The price agreed on will be paid in 41k per cent. water works bonds. The trade Is regarded as a good one for Montgomery. It contemplates MT. Rice's completing the $20000 worth of improvements he has com- meneed.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by, MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS TT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
COL. A. K. MCCLURE
Spoke at Huntsville Last Nght-No Political
 Significance to His Visit.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Huntsville, Ala, March 23.-At the opera house here tonight large audience heard Colonel Mcclure. He said he had no politi- cal purpose in view in making a visit to Alabama, being allied with no party, but his purpose is to teach the people of the state what they should know-that Ala bama is the richest state upon the conti- nent without a single exception.
 Colonel Mcclure was followed by N. F. Thompson, who made short address.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
UNAVOIDABLE REPORT ON SMITH.
Rendered By the Whole Committee on Postoffic
 and Post Roads.
Special to The Age-Herald.)

Washington, March 2S.-The whole com mittee of postoffice and postroads today made an unfavorable report on Dallas B. Smith, who was appointed postmaster at Opelika. The nomination had been referred back to the committee at the request of Senator Turner of Washington, who had previously lived in Alabama and was the
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

a shakespearean recital. or lecture, as is his custom in all cities
 At matinee this afternoon the company will present Lady of Lyons," that beauti- ful play, embodying sentiment love, pathos, humor and pride.
 The engagement will be closed tonight with presentation of Hamlet" with spe- cial scenery.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

field officers in the Second Infantry has been postponed from March 2S to April Is The election in the Third Infantry will, however, take place on the 2Sth.
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upon him. he said he had mot and Judge Greene fixed the date of his execution on April g.
 The petition to the governor will be gotten up and forwarded in a few days.