The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

-------------- ----------== the county and city health officer, in his last report shows the death rate to be only about five to the 10OO-a most re- markable reeord-and of these not one death from malarial fever. The welll- watered streams which flow through the county affording excellent drainage and moisture, and the high elevation and purity of atmosphere have much to do with the sanitary conditions here exist ing Be 1t remembered that Huntsville is only ten miles away from the Ten nessee river, and among the foothills of the Cumberland mountains.
 That Big Spring and Monte Sano.
 Attractive features of Huntsville, which evidently made possible the early begin ming of a city on this peculiar spot are the Big spring. now in the heart of the city. or l may say, around which has grown the town, and Monte Sano, that silent peak of the Cumberland lift ing its head HOO feet above the valley on the east and shutting off the sum- shine of the early morning hours. The spring flows millions of gallons of pure water, amply supplying the inhabitants here furnishing power to manufacturing concerns, and wasting itself for miles away These people declare the Big 
 health.
 Culture and Refinement.
 Huntsville is a refined and a devout community. Splendid church edfces of all the denominations add to the attract tiveness of the place. Besides the pub lie schools numerous private schools four ish and there is no lack of educational facilities Flourishing social and literary clubs are among the attractive features of this place.
 The financial institutions are strong. affording ample facilities for conducting the immense business transacted in this | important trading point.
 Newspapers Galore.
 There are three daily and six weekly newspapers in Huntsville, each political party being represented journalistically. Of these none publish the press dispatch- es. but each one seems to have a labor of love" to perform In it's chosen local field
 1t Is the Farm.
 As stated above the principal interest here is centered in the agricultural indus try. Say what you may of those great auxiliaries, the manufaetories. these peo- pie most delight in talking of their pro- ductive lands-and the great wealth which in them lies. The Farmers Club and Horticultural Society of Madison county was recently organized and is in a most flourishing condition Its purpose is as the name indicates, to advance the agri- cultural and horticultural interests of Madison county and to this end 1t has committees aA fsnsU so1Dnns .a =. -,
 shents, fences, buildings
 'chards. forestry and nut bearing Htrees
 Truck farming and special crops
 Farm machinery. agricultural imple- ments and labor-saving devices.
 County and state fairs and exhibitions and premiums for special crops.
 On tenant, the share and the wage sys- tenn of farming
 This farmers club meets once each month and discusses all of the above subjects from time to time. Intelligent and intensive farming seems to be the watchword with this club. A Farmers Institute is to be held at the court house in this city on Saturday. Several hundred farmers will be pres ent and a number of prominent and 1 learned agricuturists from this and oth- CT states will address them
 Birmingham and Huntsville.
 Your correspondent finds much interest manifested here in the proposed Brming ham and Huntsville railroad. These en- terprising people feel encouraged by the report of Colonel Montgomery's estimates. and that the ninty-six miles distance be- tween your city and this ought not to stand In the way of closer union. This Tennessee valley, with Huntsville as it's chief market, produces enough to sup ply most of your population with food products, and the market could thus be opened that would still enhance the value of these rich agricultural lands. The road would develop a rich section of country between here and Birmingham, which would pour its wealth into the laps of both places. If Madison county needs any one thing it Is a closer market for the products of her lapd.~S'hese people have by no nc " Fred the prop to ~ ..lore settled condition of pHfairs and then no doubt exist ,1SS Ihe two cities will join hands and complete the construction of the line.
 The Age-Herald now reaches Huntsville at an earlier morning hour than any oth- CT Alabama daily and has, therefore, be- come more valuable to Huntsville. This fact Is fully demonstrated by the eager ness with which the paper Is sought and read every day