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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
IS NEWPORT ON THE WANE7

From the Boston Globe.
 And now it is being quietly proclaimed that Newport as the chosen retreat of the American aristocracy is declining like Saratoga.
 The wealth of America Is becoming too complex and too diffused to follow any particular social lead and the English style of spending the summer at ones own country seat is steadily taking pre- cedence.
 There are already plenty of villas for sale in Newport. and it will not be long before its star will have set
 We'll. who cares? The great heart of old ocean will still beat against it's rock bound cliffs. Its snug little harbor will ever delight the yachtsman. It will be the same Newport, with, perhaps, a changed American society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
No Boil Weeyil in Alabama.

Dr. l.. O. Howard, chief of the bu- reau of entomology in the department of agriculture, says the Mexican boil weevil has not advanced to any point east of Texas. Other states have weevils, but they are not Mexican boil weevils, and all other weevils are harmless to cotton. The weevils dis played at meeting of the Ginners' association at Montgomery on July 15 were not genuine destroyers from Mexico, and the plantation fifteen miles south of Montgomery will not be hurt by the weevils it entertains. It's weeyils are harmless insects, pos sessing none of the voracity airs venom of their cousins from the halls of the Montezumas, or words to that effect. While there are no Mexican boil weeyils east of Texas, yet there will be plenty of them in the course of time. No plan has been discovered by which \Ae extending ravages of the pest can be checked, and about the year 1905 they will begin to cross the Mississippi. This is the outlook at present, after a long study of the situation by the government eutomol- ogists.
 The presence of the boil weevil in this state will reduce the crop at least 20 per cent, for all hope of top crop must be abandoned, and some injury will be done to the early pickings. The crop is none too profitable as seasons go, and If it is to be cut down 20 per cent, every man who can grow anything else should begin to study a new product and the best way to grow it. Early vegetables, hay and cereals are all open to us, and the Mexican boil weeyil will touch none of them.
 The boil weevil will be a benefactor if 1t drives our farmers to other prod ucts, and especially to diversified az riculture. Nothing short of the Mex ican boil weevil will do so, and few seasons of it may after all prove to be a good thing for this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

from Europe. where he has been for the past six months pursuing special courses of study. While abroad he visited the chief cities of Germany. Austro- Hungary and spent some time on his way home in Paris
 H. G. Brown of Louisville is stopping at the Hillman.
 A. L Miller of Richmond is at the Morris.
 L. B. Ware of Newcastle is registered at the Metropolitan.
  W H. Sake of New York is stopping at the Hillman. stokely Candle of Anniston is registered at the Morris. J. S. Graves of Talladega is stopping at the Metropolitan. Harry B. Louer of Chicago Is at the Hillman.
 A. H Masterson of Cincinnati Is stop ping at the Morris. L. E. Blunt of Chicago is stopping at the Metropolitan.
  ". o. Peace of sylaeauga is registered at the Morris. George M. Ely of Montgomery is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Hearts are playthings that are very easily broken.
 Women go calling In a grand opera key; they stay at home with the family to rag time.
 It would never do for burglar to go into politics, because he wouldn't have nerve enough.
 It may not be logic, but there is more fiat life in the country than in city apartment houses.
 When a woman says thing is in style she means it won't be as soon as all her friends get It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
--7--7sHf--------------- MAY BE SUICIDE CLUB.
Hohoken Police Investigating Recent
 Cases of Sudden Death.

New York, July A-The Hoboken po- lice are Investigating several recent cases of sudden death which lead them to be- lieve suicide club is fiourishing in that town. In most cases two persons have planned to make way with themselves si- multaneously.
 The most recent case occurred in sa- loon. A stevedore, after treating the habitues, had the barkeeper go to drug store and buy a package of rat poison He emptied half in glass of water and the barkeeper poured out the remainder They drank together and the stevedore staggered out under the influence of the poison. He has not been seen since.
 The barkeeper was taken to the hos pital where he is reported to be in a critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
What Makes Electric Flashes?

'It has been a little surprising to me that so many people ask what causes the flashes of electricity that are so often seen under the wheels of electric cars and at the point of contact of the trolley pole with the wire" said man inter- ested in such things.
 Tn both cases the flashes are caused by interruptions in the electric current. It Is well known that electricity to be utilized, must flow in two currents, nega- tive and positive, and 1t is also well known that one of these currents flows along the street car track and that the other flows through the trolley wire. Either Is harmless by itself.
 When a circuit Is made In running the car, the interruption of that circuit, as in every case, will cause a spark or flash. When the car runs over a place where there Is dirt on the track it causes these momentary interruptions, for the car wheel Is the medium through which one of the currents is carried to the wires, where the motorman utilizes It. When there Is a rough place in the trolley wire, such as a switch or turn, or where an other wire crosses, @ similar interruption causes a flash there. The flashes are largest where a strong current Is carried, as In the Birmingham system"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
McChesney Shipped Back.

New York. July 24.-McChesney, the western race horse brought here to con- test the championship with Waterboy at Brighton Beach, but which went lame entailing the cancellation of the match. is reported to have been shipped back to Chicago. The horse is understood to have nearly recovered, but it is doubtful whether the match will be run off at Sar- atoga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Packing Houses Burned.

Chicago. July 24.-Fire almost entirely destroyed two buildings of the Omaha Packing company, causing loss estimated at $500, 900. It Is believed the fire resulted rom combustion in the lard refining plant. The refining plant was consumed and the flames spread to an eight-story brick warehouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
MAY GET PLANT.
Chair Factory Proposed for Stevenson.
 Location Is Desirable.

scottsboro, July Special )-IndIca- tions now point to the location at an carly date of the Brumby Chair com pany at Stevenson. representative of the company has inspected the large plant of the Stevenson Lumber company and reports favorably on 1t as a suitable location for the factory, and 1t Is almost certain the plant will be located in Stew enson. letter has been written by number of the leading citizens of the town urging them to come and making other inducements. The location of thi plant will be of great benefit to Jackson county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
PROBLEMS TOO LARGE.

From the Knoxville Sentinel
 We are inclined to think that the J. Pierpont Morgan period of American financing has passed. No one man, in our opinion, can mentally or physically cope with the problems which have been inn posed on Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
MAJOR sIDpoNs DEAD.
Was an Old and Distinguished Lawyer
 of Alabama.

Union town, July Especial )-Major Franklin Wilson slddons died at his homo here yesterday. For more than fifty years he has been a resident of Alabama most of this time being spent in Selma. where he practiced law. Until two years ago his health was perfect, since which time 1t has gradually failed until the end came. He peacefully fell asleep without pain or struggle at 1:30 yesterday morn- ing.
 Major Slddons is survived by his wife and three daughters-Mrs G. D. Stolen Werck, Mrs. Estelle Stollenwerck and Mrs. George D. Scott. He was the eldest or eleven children, all of whom were liv- Ing until few years ago. Major Siddons has two brothers living in Birmingham James c. and c. L. siddons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
An Elephant Problem.

Have you ever heard about the oio mans white elephants?" said man with hobby for mathematics. "He was very wealthy and eccentric, so he invested all his money in seventeen white elephants His will provided that his eldest son was to receive one-half of his estate, the sec ond son one-thlrd and the youngest one ninth They were not to sell the eie- plants until after the division and they could not kill one and divide it up. How did they settle the matter?
 They borrowed an elephant from a neighbor and added it to the flock which made eighteen. The oldest son then LOOK his one-half, CT nine elephants, the next son took one-third, or six elephants, and the youngest son took ene-ninth' or two elephants. Nine and six and two made seventeen; so they returned the borrowed elephant to their neighbor, and every body was satisfied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
PROOF POSITIVE.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 When the Kansas farmers take to hold ing up trains to get harvest hands fur ther proof of prosperity would be superero- gatory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

American enthusiasm promises to con- tinue to be bestowed upon the man who does things rather than upon the savant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The body of James MacNeill Whistler has been inferred in the old family bury Ing plot in the churchyard of Chiswiek and the last act in the life or one of the greatest painters of modern times is closed. Soon the artist will be vague memory to those people who laughed at him for his eccentricities but admired his pictures. When Whistler visited America a few years ago he was the subject of many sensational write-ups In the yellow journ- als of New York, as such publications wanted nothing better than a man of his peculiar temperament about whom to weave all kinds of e-.r .r--o-ated tales. In spite of his whims of character 1t is said that Whistler was in reality far from be- Ing a poseur and cared nothing for the opinions of aNout him. His eccen- tricities were perhaps like a great many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
THE EVIDENCE.
n the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
 Somebody wants to know where is the evidence of all this prosperity he hears about But consider, we imported $30,000,- 900 worth of diamonds last year, and 11,ooO more cases of champagne than ever be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
ALL SEASONS FOR THEIR OWN.

From the New York Mail and Express.
 A sweet summer sun and suicide are in- deed incongruous, but remorse, folly, cowardiee and calamity nave all sea- sons for their own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
About Persons.

w. Mudd Martin returned yesterday from Europe. He had been abroad but a few days when he received word of the death of his brother, when he started back home at once.
 pr. Wyatt Hefiin returned yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Is Ready to Enter.

Washington, July .-(Special)- )-Ar- hur J. Butt of Alabama has successfully asssd examination for admission to the naval academy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The Shamrock I and the Constitu- tion seem to have a good deal of speed left in them, but still they are has beens, and the public is never inter- ested In things of that sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The rivalry between santos-Du- mont's balloon and Professor Lang ley's airship is becoming so fierce that it may involve the two nations, and then our new immigrants will be in 3 pickle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The St. Louis boodlers admit they got the cash, but deny the allegations and defy the alligators. Dr. Folk will soon prescribe for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Publicity Is not what President Schwab favors at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Speed wireless telephony, for it will cut off the awful reply, Line is busy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The race-suicide race between our only President and only ex-president is becoming exciting At present Gray Gables Is short g boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The trusts of New Jersey propose to send ex-Attorney General Griggs to tho United States senate. What could be more natural?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Seven more fly specks on the map are now labelled American. The is- land habit is worse than it's cocaine cousin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Colombia" is not Columbia" we arc glad to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

~ oDAY John Trotwood Moore is the lCD guest of Birmingham. Among
 men of letters who have been an honor to the south through their success in literature none are more widely known or more popular than the two weavers of beautiful thoughts, John Trotwood Moore and James Lane Allen of Kentucky Although MT. Moore has written largely of affairs pertaining to the horse, and is something more of a sportsman than Mir Allen, he has written on many other subjects in a most enter taining manner. AS Is well known to Bir. mingham people the object of Mir Moore's visit Is to attend the dedication of the new Trotwood park which has been named in his honor. It Is seldom that the Magic City is favored with the presence of distinguished literary men, and all her citizens will join in extending him a royal welcome to the din, the smoke and the dust that finger perennial ly about the slagplle.
 Between the vagaries of Mother" Eddy and Mother" Jones the newspaper par agraphers of the country are kept busy sharpening their wits. When one leaves off the other begins. Initiating the re- nowned Coxey and his rag-tag army, at the head of which he advanced upon Washington, Mother" Jones Is leading another army to storm the portals of Roosevelt. "Mother" Eddy is too fond of ease to do any marching, but neverthe- less Is the head of a great army. Moth CT" Jones has arrived safely in the Isle of Manhattan, so she can be laid aside a few minutes while Mother Eddy's latest pronunciamento is dis cussed. She extends her sympathy to the Catholic world, and with one of her soulful effusions bewails the loss of the head of another" church, while comfort- ing herself that although Pope Leo is removed from the scene of his activities she, the sorceress of mysterious powers and fantastic dreams. is permitted to con tinue a brief time before joining the throng of immortals of whom Pope Leo Is now one.
 The papers of the country are fond of poking fun at Mary Baker Eddy, and her recent condolence to the world Is calling forth sarcastic squibs from all quarters But such things do not bother the new Sage of Concord" Comfortably esconced in her luxurious home with thousands to worship at her shrine few slings of printers Ink are of small moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The war department may retire General Miles sword, but it cannot play that game on his tongue or pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Artist Whistler lived abroad, but he died an intense American, and his art knew no boundary lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

AS things are going almost any multl-milllonaire can buy control of the billion-dollar steel trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Chicago's hailstorm came up when the weather man was not looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Slumps in Wall street are becoming monotonous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

If MT schwab is going to live in Philadelphia he is indeed losing his grip upon the things of this world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Time flies, but Professor Langley does not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The broomstick cars are supplant- i.-g all others at last in the effete mon- archies of the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

The rivalry between santos-Du- mont's balloon and Professor Lang ley's airship is becoming so fierce that it may involve the two nations, and then our new immigrants will be in a pickle.
 The Shamrock I and the Constltu- tion seem to have a good deal of speed left in them, but still they are has beens. and the public is never inter- ested In things of that sort.
 
 The St. Louis boodlers admit they got the cash, but deny the allegations and defy the alligators. Dr. Folk will soon prescribe for them.
 -4.--- The trusts of New Jersey propose to send ex-Attorney General Griggs to tho United States senate What could be more natural?
 
 The race-suicide race between our only President and only ex-president is becoming exciting. At present Gray Gables Is short 8 boy.
  Seven more fly specks on the map are now labelled American. The is- land habit is worse than it's cocaine cousin.
 The war department may retire General Miles sword, but it cannot play that game on his tongue or pen.
  If MT. Schwab is going to live in Philadelphia he Is indeed losing his grip upon the things of this world.
  As things are going almost any multi-milhonaire can buy a control of tho billion-dollar steel trust. Artist Whistler lived abroad, but he died an intense American, and his art knew no boundary lines.
 --------------------- The broomstick cars are supplant- ii-g all others at last in the effete mon- archies of the east.
  Julia Marlowe says she is not to marry her leading man, although he will support her.
 --e---- Leo XIII was the 263d pope, but schoolboys are not expected to name the entire line.
 Artist Whistler Is dead, and Fame now comes to him in allopathic doses.
 -----------------------+ Chicago's hailstorm came up when the weather man was not looking. Publicity Is not what President Schwab favors at present.
  Colombia" Is not Columbia" we arc glad to say.
 Slumps in Wall street are becoming monotonous.
 Time flies, but Professor Langley does mt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Artist Whistler is dead, and Fame now comes to him in allopathic doses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Julia Marlowe says she is not to marry her leading man, although he will support her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Leo XIII was the 263d pope, but schoolboys are not expected to name the entire line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-07
EXPLOSION KILLS SIX
Edison Cement Plant at New villa,

Edison Cement Plant at New Village,
N. j., Wrecked.
Easton, Pa, March 9.-Six men are
dead and 2o or 80 others are injured
several Of them seriously, from the
effects of an explosion at the Edison
cement plant. at New Village, n. j.,
seven miles from here, on the line Of
the Delaware. Lackawanna and West
ern Railroad. A large Part of the
plant was burned. The bodies OF the
Six men are in the ruins. Their names
have not been learned.
The most seriously injured, all Of
whom are burned, are: E. E. Oar
ling, New Village; William Staatz,
Stewartsville. n. j., may die; Harry
Rose, Phillipsburg, n. j.; R. H Good
wellie. New York; George Bowman;
Clinton S. Race. Easton; Alexander
Wolf, Stewartsville; George Bowman;
Harry Wilkmen, Broadway, n. ].
All OF these men have been brought
TO Easton. The remainder of the in
fured are being cared for at New VII.
lage and Stewartsville at farm houses
in the vicinity OF the plant. Special
- 40 . OSOh bSkNSSu ANSW
Village and Easton all night, and more
of the unfortunate men are expected
to be brought to the local hospital
The explosion occurred in one of the
large coal bins and was caused by the
ignition Of quantity Of gas. The day
force had discovered a slight fire about
o'clock yesterday afternoon, but the
men thought they had extinguished It.
Foreman Rose went to the bin just
before quitting time. and as he open.
ed door terrific explosion occurred
The bin was blown to pieces aud the
workmen who were at or near II were
injured. The wreckage took fire and
the flames spread rapidly. and for a
time no effort was made to check this
progress, the attention OF the unin.
jured being directed to the care of
their loss fortunate companions. The
coal bin, the blower house, the fine
coal house. the coal storage building,
three conveyors and one receiving tow.
er are in ashes. Assistance was asked
form the Washington, N. j., fire de-
partment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-07
Summer School at Normal.

For many years there has been con-
Quoted at Normal summer school. In
accordance with the demand this sum-
mer school will open June 80, 1908. All
arrangements have been made to make
1T successful session in every respect.
First class lecturers nave been engaged
and the best of instructors employed.
The wholesome atmosphere, good
water, delightful climate, all tend to
make Normal veritable summer resort
and one of the best places in the country
for study.
Normal is situated four miles from
the city of Huntsville and is 400 feet
above it, with two railroad stations,
turn pike, telegraph and telephone
conveniences. Pedagogy, child nature,
literature, reading, mathematics, the
trades in general and any branch of
literary or Industrial study may be pur-
sued here. Practice teaching under
able instructors will be made specially
For further information apply to w. H.
Councill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-07
cRoWNINsHIELD TO RETIRE
Rear Admiral Asks to Be Relieved OF
Active Duty

Rear Admiral Asks to Be Relieved of
Active Duty.
Washington, March 1.-Two inter
esting and significant communications
were received yesterday at the navy
department from the European station.
One was from Rear Admiral Aren't
Schuyler Crowninshield, commanding g
the European squardon. asking to be
placed on the retired list of the navy
under the provisions of the personnel
law. The other was from Lieutenant
Henry H. Ward, naval secretary O
Admiral Crowninshield, resigning his
commission in the navy.
1t was said at the navy department
that Secretary Moody had cabled !
acceptance OF Admiral Crowninshield )
request to retire, and also express d
regret at the loss the navy would sus
tain. 1t is expected that the admiral
will haul down his flag about March
30. He will not return to the Uni sd
States on a naval vessel and probably
will spend some time in EUROPE before
coming home.
The navy department contented 1t
self at first with the brief statement
OF the admiral's application for retire
ment without explanation of the rea
son therefor. It is known, however
that the officer was dissatisfied with
the re-arrangement of the armored
squadrons following the Caribbean
manoeuvres last winter, which de
prived him OF the further use OF the
Illinois as flagship. The circum
stances under which he came to be
deprived of this ship, one of the latest
and most formidable in this or any
other navy, were entirely impersonal.