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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Natural Petroleum,

By the aid of finely divided nickel and other metals petroleum has been obtained from acetylene and hydrogen by Sabatier and Senderens. This has suggested a simple explanation of natural petroleum. Instead of assigring to it an organic or .gin 1t is cnly nee essary to assume the ex- istence In the earth of alkaline earthly metals ard their carbides, which on con- tact w.th water would yield hydrogen and acetylene. Meeting nickel, cobalt and iron, the two gases would give rise to reaction that would furnish the vari- ous kinds of petroleum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
About Persons.

William Bankhead of Huntsville is stop ping at the Metropolitan. Florence.
 c. c. DuBose of Columbiana is at the Florence. poitan.
 c. II. Allen of Ashville is registered at the Metropolitan.
 H. M. Barnett of Johns is at the Flor ence.
 c. Whitson of Center is at the Morris. F. L. Cobbeck is at the Florence
 J. M. Cousins of Beals is registered at the Morris.
 E. E. Stone of Louisville is stopping at the Hillman.
 Thomas Cobb of Montgomery Is at the Morris.
 John B. Knox of Anniston was in the city yesterday
 J. J. Votter of Selma is at the Hill man.
 Charles E. Eckert of New York is at the Hillman.
 P. H. Ester is at the Hilman.
 S. c. Ward of Cuba is registered at the Morris. :. Henry Kahn of Cincinnati is at the Hill man.
 D. B. Hickman, who is a clerk in the office of the county treasurer. left yes. terday morning for Sweetwater Tenn. MT. Hickman goes to see his wife. who has been spending several months with her sister. Mrs. w. F. Hudson, of Sweet water. Mrs. Hickman suffered from stroke of paralysis last December, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
SOMETHING ABOUT THE
 NEW TURBINE STEAMER

be regarded adequate to all emergencies and equal to the performance of a single screw which was reversed by the old type of marine engine
 The present arrangement of the Queens screws has another advantage. By leaving the middle one inert and running the other two in. opposite directions, it is than if the rudder alone were used in steering. That result is already secured by the twin screw system of some ocean liners The behavior of the Queen in this respect is not new. Still. the fact that the introduction of the turbine involves no sacrifice of present possibilities, while it develops new ones in the matter os speed and economy of space, is extremely gratifying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Additional Iron Industries.

The tube mill at Helena has for some bor troubles have led to this misfor- 'ue, or whether other causes have up to the suspension of work
 CT the trouble may be it is un-
 that the only tube mill in
 should not be in operation.
 mill IS needed here, and
 i'd serve themselves by
 situation.
 forge mill which is In
 Construction at Bessemer is
 ( addition to our industries,
 Il no doubt do well. If mill
 construction of sawmill ma y could be added we would be- to have good variety of iron and of the lumber used in the next twenty years will be cut in tho south, and this district should make the machinery used in southern sawmills.
 There is room for many other mills, but we need just now a tube mill and a plant that will turn out sawmill ma chinery, more perha.5 than any other two mills that can be named. All iron industries will be represented in this district as soon as the Warrior is opened, and 1t is none too soon to make a start and pre-empt the field It is absurd to send our iron to dis tant northern fields to have it re turned, bearing two freight charges and many profits, in the form of gas pipe. And the same is true as to saw mill machinery. This district must make drawn pipe and sawmill machin cry, and the men who become estab lished here first will command the field supplied from thls district That fielt includes all the gulf districts, not tc mention a half dozen Of prosperous in terior states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Beer Trade.

This has been a poor season for the beer trade" said a man connected with a brewery. The spring and early summer were too cool for beer. This has been a fine fruit year. which counts against us. When water melons are plentiful the beer sales always fall off, for beer and melons never go well together.
 Some people might think that very hot spell such as we are having now would help the beer trade, but it does not. for the reason that men will not leave their offices or shops during the heat of the day for cooling drink. Sum mers of moderate temperature-neither too hot nor too cool-is the sort that brew cry men welcome. Last summer was all right for our trade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
The Leaislature.

q think our lawmakers at Montgom- cry will make good record this month, :" said an ex-member of the house. "rhey try now. A number of important meas ures will be passed. A primary election bill is almost sure to be passed. This is measure that ninety per cent of the voters want to see enacted into law and I think the members of the legislature appreciate that fact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
NEW NAMES FOR PIES.

From the Baltimore American.
 This pie Is entirely too affectionate," complained the Cheerful Idiot
 Whats that?" asked. the puzzled waiter girl.
 'I say it's too affectionate-the upper crust is stuck on the lower. Bring me some of that dropstitch pie over there"
 And after some difficulty 1t was beaten into the head of the distressed maiden that he wanted some of the cranberry pie with the lattice work cover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Walker County.

"The coal operators of Walker county are working their mines to full capacity" Labor conditions are in good shape at nearly all the mines in the county. Few of the camps are 'unionized' but the men in all that I know anything about get the same wages that are paid in Jefferson county" ht H5Ef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

While the endowment of chairs is now popular. Bishop Joyce of the Northern Methodist church hopes a chair of common sense will be estab- lished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

In New York automobiles are to be employed il carrying the city's street garbage, and the belief prevails that this service will not increase the per fume they shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
The Fitness.

From the Washington Evening Star. How is my studious niece?" said Uncle Jabez.
 ..still pondering on the fitness of things" answered her father.
 with her books, chr
 sNo. Dressmakers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

The Pennsylvania railroad controls the Pittsburg Coal company, which in turn controls the Monongahela Coal company, which is working large mines in Walker county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Nearly all the sailors on the Reli- ance were Norwegians, and the victory is therefore one in which Norway shares the honors with Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Richard Harding Davis should of course be asked to take charge of the war correspondents in the school of Journalism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

John Temple Graves now says a whole state should be assigned to the negroes. It will trouble him to pick out the state and procure the assent of the white men in it. Altogether John has bit off a good deal more than he can chew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
A BIT OF A LAUGH
What She Likes About 1t.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 Whats the moral of that story?" ask ed the young man.
 "Oh!" replied Mrs. Ka Flippe, absent mindedy. q don't know as it has one; but the immoral of It Is just too thrilling for anything"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

MT. Wu, who was so efficient and popular In America, is but a clerk in China. China in that way gets even with America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Had a Use for Him,

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Guest Cat restaurant)-This Is the sec- ond time I have seen that fat, bald-head- ed old man walk out of here without pay ign for his meal.
 Waiter-Yes, suh; we let him eat here for nothing, because he attracts all the flies, suh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Boss Croker, whose political judg- ment Is confessedly keen, says Arthur Pue German should be nominated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

It Is again the "isthmian canal" {" with no designation whatever of the route it is to be laid on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Boston Ladies.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Mrs. Greene-I knew somebody was coming. I dropped a dishcloth only ten minutes ago.
 Mrs. Gay-Thanks. When I know you are coming to my house I drop every thinA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

A woman postmaster can at any rate make things uncomfortable when she is removed by an Addicks senator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Weddings should be conducted in a quieter manner in Beirut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

President Roosevelt let loose at Syracuse on Labor Day another lot of truisms, older than the hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Snow fell in Colorado yesterday, and sunshine in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Mary MacLane, the Montana zephyr, has reformed, and is now writing un- salable books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

President Corey may be healthier than MT. Schwab, but is not half so picturesque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Twelve secret service men guard the President day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Sir Thomas Lipton is an expert in losing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

As Lipton subsidies, John Temple Graves and his ship boom rise to the surface.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

The crank theory center is located in the University of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09

Our European squadron is at Beirut, but it does not know why 1t is there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Immigration.

Referring to the immigration from Southern Europe a correspondent writ ing to the New York Sun says: About "The New Know Nothingism, there Is nothing new. It is the same dark-lan- tern, narrow minded ignorance that was rampant before the civil war and was routed so signally by Governor Henry A. Wise of Virginia when he ran for gov ernor just previous to the war on the democratic ticket and attack know nottingham as narrow-m minded, unjust, bigoted and un-American. The people believed with him and overwhelmed the party so signaly that it was killed throughout the country from that time on.
 The present immigration laws are strin- gent, and many are turned away. For every bad character that gets in there are hundred worse already here among the native population Those who fear the foreigners are the weddings. Ro- bust American manhood does not belong to such an American. If it did. he would welcome these belated brothers, who come as his own fathers came to seek a home in this country.
 What has been the chief factor in building up this country? Immigration. Let it come! We welcome every honest man and woman who seeks honest, hon. orable work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Reading Between the Lines.

From the Philadelphia Press
 She-The paper says "his method of re- ceiving his guests was quite unconven- tional' l wonder what that means. !
 He-It means simply that he is boorish but has plenty of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
Where She Drew the Line.

From Puck. all her soul.
 Alice-But she won't trust him with her fortune?
 Gladys-No, it's all invested in corpora tions which have no soul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-09
PRESENT STYLE IN ovERcoATs

From the Boston Herald.
 Fashion decrees that Just now the popu- lar style is to wear last winters over coat until arrangements can be made for getting a new one.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Wise.

Though worth several millions, Hugh Nc.
Laughlin, the Brooklyn democrats boss,
spends very little money on himseli. his
clothing at times being absolutely shabby.
His chief Lieutenant, James Shevlin, is q
relative by marriage and dealer in shoes,
says a New York exchange. Come over TO
my store" said ShcylIn one day, "and get
YOU pair OF good shoes made" The old man
demurrcd at first, but finally consented and
was measured for a fine pair Shortly aft
erward he received bill for Sl2, just about
three times as much a. he is accustomed 20
pay for footwear. He looked a, the docu.
mcnt gravely for minute. wrote across the
face OF It. collect from Shevlin; he's re.
sponsible." remailed II TO the sender and
beard nothing more abou; the matter.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
A araxx aaih for q R.os.

During the excitement Of the recent
Bouth African elections two Dutchmen
at clearinghouse dinner.table were
eulogizing the superior virtues Of their
race as opposed TO the English. Pres
entity Queen Victoria was mentioned,
when one exclaimed; "D-n Victoria"
With that. the Engllshman who sat
next to the offending Dutchman threw
theowhole contents of his plate on his
head-meat, potatoes. cabbage and
gravy. Every other boarder threw at
him the article nearest at hnnd--bali
loaf OF bread, . hot potato,
or a jug OF water - until the poor
victim cried for mercy, which was
granted him after Withdrawing his
words and making suitable apology
-Wcstminster Gazette.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Has lie Found ne

Polk, Ark. Nov. "a remedy that will
absolutely cure Rheumatism has been dis
covered by Mr. George lIillnd OF tins place
Mr hiland Is satisfied that the remedy he
has used is a sure cure, for It cured him OF a
very serious case Of Acute Rheumatism
when he was so bad that he could not move.
This is what he says:-
"l was troubled with what is called Acute
Rheumatism in 1900. was IN such shape
that ! could not move without help. was
treated by q ply sician, who helped me some
but | was still in great pain whrn my wife
saw Doid's Kidney Pills advertised as a cure
for Rheumatism. She insisted on my trying
them, and felt better after taking the frs,
box. continued. and now am well and able
10 work all the time. have found Dodd's
Kidney Pills TO be just what they are claimed
TO be, a perfect cure for Rheumatism"
Mr.. lliland' very positive statement seems
TO settle all doubt a. to whether or not Rheu.
matism can be cured
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
wELL.ARRANGEp FARM.

u, Barn; II. House: Y, Yard. q. Garden;
4. Truck. o. orchard.
row, then rolled, then narrowed three
times with spike-tooth harrow. then
with a spring-tooih harrow twice, and
once with the spike-tooth. then sowed
with a good grain drill, sowing 10 bush
els OF nice, cleaned wheat and l,Opl
pounds OF fish guano and 1000 poundi
Of bone meal.
Field No. 3. 11ik acres. was In wheat,
threshed EOS bushels. On south half.
sowed n good fertilizer. then prepared
lime and ground wheat mixed. ON two
acres, then nothing. then another good
brand OF fertilizer. then to clover. First
half good wheat and good clover. last
three acres poor wheat and no clover
Field No. I. l3 acres fallow ground.
was worked about the same as field No.
3; made $40 bushels Of wheat, and straw
enough for 80 bushels per acre No fer
tilizer: poor spots were top-dressed
with 90 loads of manure per acre. II
was sown with timothy. and two acres
new ground for pasture.
Field No. 8. clover field. IL acres, was
the pasture lot; some was plowed be.
fore and some after harvest. and II
two-horse loads of manure were put
on, some plowed down and some TOP
dressed Had the seed bed well packed
then sowed to wheat with 1900
pounds of bone and fish guano mixed
Sown to timothy. Looks very good
March u.
Field No 6. Il acres. cut IA tons OF
timothy hay. and was pastured year
ago: the corn ground this spring was
well coated with good barnyard manure
We expect great corn harvest this fall
Ohio Farmer.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
mAIo(NSUD.' ...MA.
MrdsllEy55S
A MODEL OHIO FARM.
How It's Owner Divided II No ~ 70
obtain "a steady and Com
Portable Incomc.

Field No. I. see cut. llls acres. was In
corn last year, made 7GS shocks OF 4S
hills each, 1850 bushel baskets full Of
corn and 2,3O0 bundles Of fine fodder.
II was planted with hand planter in hills
three feet seven inches apart. was
worked six times, the last after harvest.
Field No 2. llh acres. one-half acre
OF potatoes and II acres In oats.
threshed 476 bushels. about one-fourtb
OF II was down and could not all be cut.
Hauled 80 loads OF good barnyard
manure on poorest places. then plowed.
then narrowed with n spike-tooth har-
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
GOPHERS KILLED BY GAS.
Ria of the Farmers Peats
Tcstrd In Nebraska.

The farmers In the vicinity OF Louis
vile, Neb., are very much Interested
In experiments now being made by the
Nebraska experiment station ON tho
farm Of George II. Holdrege at Louis,
willie for the determination OF gophers
by the hid of Pincht gas. The Nenlas.
la experiment station. having mado
successful tests Of this new discovery
In the western part of the state on
prairie dogs, is now experimenting
with the ground or pocket gopher,
which has proven very destructive TO
orchards and meadow lands In this
part OF the state. The first expert.
ments were made by Mr.. Perrin, ex.
pertinent station farmer, and Prof. L.
A. Burnct, animal husbandman Of the
same institution. and at least 80 rei
cent. OF the gophers were killed in
holes where the gas was applied.
Pincht gas Is said to be inexpensive.
the cost Of ridding farms Of prairie
dogs being estimated at about 9 cents
rer acre. II is the refuse from tbs
manufacture Of Pincht gas and is 10
liquid form. Any absorbing article
may be soaked in the fluid and then
put In the hole and the earth replace d
The fumes Of the gas pene:rate
through the hole and the animal Ia
killed Of asphyxiation.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
THE WRONG SMILE.
That IL In the Case Of . Youag
Lady Who Was = scale
Breaker.
he kneel, Al The fee, Of the heireu.

He kneels a. the feet Of the heiren.
Now, In order to make plain wha, is to fol.
low, let us state that the heircss weighs 800
pounds, says Judge. True love, however, we
will concede for the sake Of argument, knows
no waist.lines. And no woman is ever 80 fat
ss her fortune. Therefore. to proceed,
messieurs.
lie kneels. as we have previously said, at
che feet OF the heiress.
"You are all the world to mel" be eI.
claims.
What" she pants. "You wretch! are
you aware Of the fac, that the equator is the
largest diameter OF the world"
In vain does he argue that the equator Is an
imaginary line. This only makes II worse.
Me,aphorically, she s,s down Oh him;
metaphorically. he ia crushed.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Mrs. Dixon-Your husband paid me
such n pretty compliment yesterday.
Mrs. IIixon-lndecd! What did he
say?
"Why, he said that ] looked younger
and handsomer than ever."
"0h. I'm not much surprised al his
saying that. The doctor told him
the other day that he was threatened
with sof,ening OF the brain."-Chicago
Evening News.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Falling of Leaves and Fruit.

The falling OF leaf Is brought
about by the formation Of thin layer
OF vegetable tissue at the point where
the leaf stem joins the branch OF the
tree. After the leaf ceases TO make
starch and sugar for the tree this tls-
sue begins to grow, and actually cuts
the leaf. The falling Of ripe fruit 1,
dependent upon the same process
Chicngo Timcs.IIernld.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

OuTTY
via Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Noun
tain Route Choice OF Central route through
Colorado or via the True Southern Route
through Texas, Arizona, ctc. Through
sleeper TO Los Angeles. Only line operating
through sleeping cars, ST. Louis TO San
Francisco. Tourist car service to California
four days In the week. For rates and full
information address any agent of Missouri
Pacific Railway, or Iron Mountain Route,
or H. G. TowssEsp, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, st. Louis.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Low Rate Excavations

On the first and third Tuesdays Of each
month to Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Ter.
ritorics via NJ, X. & I. Ky. Take advantage
Of the opportunity offered and see the Great
Southwest in all it, glory. Texas "Busl
ness Chances, Indian Territory and other
booklets. brlmiul OF information, will be sent
on receipt OF two.ccnt stamp to prepay post
age. Address, George Morton, g. T. 4 4
a., NJ, X. & T. Ry, Suite Y, The Vain
wright, St. Louis, Mo.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Mr.. Stryker-Confound II! the way
they tax US is simply outrageous.
Mrs. Strykcr-lIow much is Il,
John?
"sl99os."
"Why. John. they've evidently
marked them down from two hundred.
Hurry up and take advantage Of IT,"
Truth,
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Jones-Why do you say "city" Is
feminine?
Brown--Decause II always has its
outskirtk-Truth.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Solo Would he Appreciated.

"Allow me to introduce YOU to Prof. Alpcn
S,ocker. lie has thl, season surmount,d the
d difficulties OF the Maticrh0rn."
20, delighted, professor. ! must beg OF
you TO attend my next musical reception and
bring the Maiierhorn with you! stray
Stories.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19
Figuring for Two of Them.

IIc--I wonder II could steal kiss
from you?
She-I have no kisses 10 steal. You
would have to give me one first.-ln-
Lianapolis journal.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Customer-Do you think this medi'
cine will have the desired effect?
Druggist-oh. yes; I'll guarantee II
to work like charm.
"But have no faith In charms"
"Neitber have I."-Chicago Evening
News,
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

"Do you know that a woman's smile
may wreck n mans hearth
swell, l suppose that has happened.
for under our system OF civilization, Of
course. n man can't be married to
every woman who happens to throw n
smile In his direction" - Cleveland
Leader.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Kwo,er-What's that old saying! Take
care OF the pennies and
Newit,-And the dollars will take care
OF your heirs Philadelphia Press.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

She--l might have married a foreign noble.
man!
lle-That so--who did pay his debts!-
Judge.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t ililst cure. 25c.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

A reverse is where you turn your moGey
over the wrong way Puck.
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Weed out the old ewes and feed to
turn into mutton before cold wsathsi
comes
The Taney County republican., 1903-11-19

Mr.. Jacob Flcig writes from A Sum.
ner avenue, Brooklyn, n. y:
~ am now new man at The age OF
seventy-hve years. thanks 10 your
wonderful remedy Peruna. ".-.Jacob
Ficig.
Catarrhal inflammation OF the mucous
lining of the kidneys, also called
"Brights disease" may beeithcr acute
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms Of such prominence that the
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-23
ROYAL BATTLE WITH A WHALE
The Sea Monster Was 10 Feet
Long nnd Fought Ills Cap'"rs
For Twcnty-Nine Hours.

New York, Oct. 18.-The whaling
steamer Humber has arrived here, says
a st. Johns IN. F. dispatch, for re-
pairs from damages received in a royal
battle off Cape Spear, n. r.. with a
monster whale. asserted by the crew to
have been 40 feet long. The fight last
ed 20 hours.
When the monster was harpooned Il
started towing the vessel ct the rate
OF seven miles an hour. though the en-
gines were reversed full speed, which,
under ordinary conditions would mean
a retrOgrade movement Of about eight
miles. This continued for hours, tn"
ship, as the whale flew on in zigzag
courses, being almost tOwned under the
water, the sea washing the decks. Sew
nral times the captain was on the
point OF cutting the cable but the
windlass held and the whale finally
gave up the struggle.