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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
eliminating A PEST.
San Jose Scale in This State BEING
Wiped Out.

Wiped Out.
Tacoma, Dec. 2O.-The San Jose
scale, the fruit pest, is being rapidly
eliminated from the state: State Hor-
ticulturist A. Won Holderbeke, who
has just returned from a tour of the
east side fruit districts, where he has
been observing the results of the fight
made against the blight, says it is only
matter of time when it will be OBJ
liberated.
An example of the determination of
the pest is at the Blalock fruit orchard
of l, 400 acres, at Walla Walla. Three
years ago the trees Of this orchard were
becoming badly infected with the
scale. About this time Mr.. Won Hol.
derbeke through the county fruit in
spectors Of the state, began RICHLY to
enforce the compulsory spraying laws.
Excellent progress was noticed within
one year. Now, Mr.. Won Holderbeke
says, there is scarcely any scale to be
found on tree in the orchard. Other
Walla Walla orchards that were badly
infected with the scale, and which
have been systematically sprayed,
make the same showing.
Mr.. Won Holderbeke says this is but
q sample Of the results of spraying in
other sections of the state. The scsale,
he says, is much more destructive in
the east side districts than in the Sound
REGION on the Pacific slope. Warm
weather favors the development of the
pest, and the hard winds that sweep
over the bunchgrass districts carry dis.
eased leaves from one tree to another,
and thus the scale spreads over an or
chard.
Therve is big rush to the region
north Of Pasco, in Franklin county, on
the part of settlers and would-be fruit
growers anxious tc get hold Of q tract
OF the land shortly to be irrigated by
the government, according to Mr.. Won
Holderbeke. Eighty thousand acres
OF land will be irrigated but if sesttlers
continue flocking in they will soon be
crowding one another.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Cannot Avoid AlimOnv.

Washington, Dec. 21.-In the case
of W. b. Wetmore vs.. Mrs. A. B. Mar
koe, the supreme court of the United
States held that an obligation to pay
alimonv and allowance to wife and
children is not in the nature of an or
binary debt, and therefore cannot be
discharged in bankruptcy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Oregon Crane Goes East.

Portland, Or, Dec. 19-As CD' =.
mas gift. the Commercial CLUB ~ ~
sent fifty boxes of Oregon Craps n
Eastern people. One box will 81
President Roosevelt, others to vs ~
members Of congress, to the pubf's~S.x
OF the great newspapers Of tho .s;,h
and to other prominent men.
each box the club Is sending
sonal letter. asking that the box % =.
cepted a. . Christmas gift from
people Of Oregon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Hay Asks Interpreters.

Washington, Dec. ia communi.
cations from Secretary Hay recon-
mending the establishment Of a CORDS
OF student interpreters in Japan and
horea-ive to be provided for the for
mer country and three for the latter
has been forwarded to congress.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Leo's Faithful Attendant Dead.

Rome, Dec. 19.-Contra, the faith
full attendant of the laie Pope Leo
XIII, died suddenly Saturday. Contra.
who was one of the most picturesque
figures of the late pontifcate, lived en-
tirely for Pope Leo, sleeping practi-
cally in the same apartment and enjoy
ing the entire confidence of the late
pOpo.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Forests Under Civil Service.

Washington, Dec. 19-The president
has issued an order placing under civil
ser sice rules all positions in the forest
reserve corps Of the general land Office.
This will affect over 500 employees, of
whom only 25 are employed in Wash.
ington. The position brought into the
classified service are principally forest
rangers, forest supervisors, superin.
tendents and forest inspectors.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Old Ship Reconnaissance.

New York, Dec. I9.-The frieate
constellation, the oldest ship in the
American navy, after having been
thoroughly overhauled, has been re-
commissioned at the Brooklyn navy
yard. She will be used as a receiving
ship at Newport.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Teiearaphers' Strike Ends.

Montreal, Dec s1.-The Canadian
Pacific railway officials announce that
they have come to an amicahle agree.
ment with the order of Railroad Tel
egraphers, which desired certain
changes in the schedule.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24

~uSStoU OOVCTutuSuI VIII ~
Few.
st. Petersburg, Dec. l9.-Tnelo !.
no longer any doubt that the go'eD
ment intends to commit itself to e.H.
sive reforms as the result of the no~,
first proposed by the last Prince Va'.
ohoiskof twenty years ago in conno
ton with the demand for LAND p
lament, forms the basis Of the scn0
at present under consideration.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
T0lsfoy Is a bookseller,

Moscow, Dec. 19.-Count Tolstoy
has opened bookstores here and at St.
petersburg, and is Offering to provide
village libraries with books at chean
prices.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
Minor Happenings
of the Week.

S~~>~~~>~S
The next convention Of the National
Association of State Dairy and Food
Departments will be held at Portland,
Or, June 90, 1905.
A Nome dispatch says the years
output from the Council district is es-
timated by conservative mining men
who are in a position to know, at $l,-
100, 1000.
Prof. l.. Witmack who was in charge
of the horticultural department of the
German exhibit at st. Louis, will oe-
liver a series of lectures in Germany
ON his American experiences.
The British war Office and the treas
ury have reached an agreement and
1870 batteries of field artillery and thir-
ty batteries of horse artillery will be
supplied with new pattern guns with
in nine months.
There is reason to believe, according
to the Sofia correspondent of the Lon
don Times, that the marked aggrava-
ton in the situation in Macedonia is
seriously occupying the attention OF
the powers.
Frank II. Cunningham, president OF
the National Rural Letter Carriers
Association, recently removed as a
rural carrier, has issued statement
in which he declares the order Of
President Roosevelt forbidding govern
ment employees to solicit increase IN
their pay ia in violation Of the consti-
tuition.
The London Times declares editori-
ally that England is sadly lacking in
modern artillery.
The postoffice department has started
another investigation to break up the
alleged employees lobby.
Foreign. Minister Delcasse has an
nnounced the signing Of Franco
Swiss treaty of arbitration.
Drouth has lowered the Scioto river,
from which Columbus, Ohio, secures
it's water supply, and it is frozen solid.
The Mill Greek hatchery in Cali
fornia is preparing shipment Of L.
10000 salmon eggs for South Amer
lea.
The immense coal trestles of the
Buffalo Greek railroad at Tiff farm,
near Buffalo, have been destroyed by
fire.
The Nova Reforma, Of emburg,
Austria, says steady stream Of Rus.
sian deserters continues to arrive there,
most Of them going to America.
A. G. Tonner, of Ohio, has resigned
as assistant commissioner of Indian
affairs and will be succeeded by Chas
f. Larrabee, now chief Of q division
Of the land bureau.
Luther Burbank, known as the agri.
cultural wizard of California, is stated
to have produced flower which has
lived for year without water when
plucked and placed in q vase.
The anoucement ia made that form
er president of the Northern Pacific,
O. s. Mellen is likely to be candidate
for the United States senate to succeed
Senator Hawley, of Connecticut.
1t is said the emperor of Austria
will visit Copenhagen next spring to
take part in an international confer
ence Of monarchs on the subject Of
peace. There is reason to believe that
Emperor Nichlas and King Edward
have already agreed to attend. and
Emperor William also is expected.
Atmove in the direction of estab-
fishing municipal lighting plant in
New York was made a few days ago
when the board of estimates and ap-
portionment called upon the corpora
ton counsel for legal opinion wheth-
or the city had power under Its char
ter to maintain plant for lighting
streets and public buildings.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-24
CHANGE STATE LINES.
Proposed. to Annex Some Arizona
Territory to Utah.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator
Kearns has introduced bill providing
for the annexation to Utah of all that
portion Of Arizona lying north of the
Colorado river.
The portion Of Arizona affected is
about 800 square miles in area. 1t
is north of the Grand canyon and
on that account inaccessible to the au-
thorities OF Arizona. It is said it now
forms haven for criminals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
Extra Session Talk.
Asthma and Hay Fever Cured.

The truly marvellous cures Of Asthma.
which are being effected by DR.. Schiff-
mann's Asthma Cure. certainly call for
notice.
Rev. G. L. Taylor, OF Washburn. ILL.,,
says: "Some years ago my wife used
several packages Of your Asthma Cure
which resulted In permanent cure" =
A Hay Fever sufferer writes: II have
been q sufferer from Hay Fever for over
20 years, and II seemed harder every year.
The first night l used your Asthma Cure
l Twas greatly relieved. 1t cured my cough
after using few times. | shall recon-.
mend 1t to all sufferers OF Hay Fever"
Mrs. Martha Simerson, Laingsbnrg, Mich.
Sold by all druggists at. SOC and s1.00.
Send &c stamp to DIR. r. Schiffmann, Box
$685.. st. Paul, Mimi, for free trial
package.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
Personal and General.

Robert E. Chadwick assistant cashier
of the Bank of Ensley has returned from
a two weeks vacation to Roanoke
Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Morris leave tomor-
row for st. Louis to visit the world s
fair.
The Rev. Henry Trawick editor of the
Christian Advocate preached an able SER
mon yesterday morning at the First
Methodist church.
Police Officer Ollie Camp has gone to
Talladega to take few days vacation.
The Rev. ]. w. Orr pastor of the First
Presbyterian church has gone to Lewis
burg to spend few days with relatives
Acting Governor r. nj. Cunningham
who spent Sunda.- with his family left
this morning for Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
Chancellor Kelley Endorsed.

Columbiana August 22.-(Special)-On
hearing of the sad death of H. j. Gillian,
the Shelby County Bar association adopt
ed the following resolution in behalf Of
r. b. Kelly:
I'VE, the undersigned members of the
Shelby County Bar association, appreclat-
ing the eminent fitness of Hon. r. B..
Kelly for the position of chancellor Of the
Northwestern Chancery division, which
he has SO ably filled for the past six
years, hereby urge him to become a can
didate for the democratic nomination for
said office to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the lamented III. J. Gillian
and we hereby heartily recommend him
to the people of said chancery division
w. b. Brown, ]. T. Leeper, w. w Wal
lace, d. r. Mcmillan, John j. Haynes,
j 1. Ahercromhie
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
PREPARING FOR
SCHOOL OPENING
PRATT CITY SCHOOLS LAST YEAR
RANKED FIFTH AMONG THE
sTATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
POINT OF ATTENDANCE.

Pratt City, August 22-(Special. Prep
buildings in readiness for the opening Of
the Pratt City public schools on septem-
Der Is. Last session the total enrolment
exceeded LOCO, making Pratt City fifth
with the public schools of the state. The
indications point to a large attendance
this year.
Most of the teachers have returned
from their summer vacations and Super
intendent Mcneil states that he will re-
turn in the next ten days. Prof Mcneil
has been pursuing special studies at the
University of Chicago all the summer.
A number of improvements and repair
ing will be done on the interior of the
be cleaned off and improved.
Council Has No Quorum.
The mayor and aldermen failed to meet
tonight for lack of a quorum. All the
matters that were billed to come up to-
right were deferred until the next regu-
lar meeting in September. The failure
of the council to get a quorum Is ex-
planned by the fact that many of the
aldermen are out of the city.
To Install Officers.
Model Tent No. II, knights of Maca-
bees, will meet tomorrow night forN the
purpose of installing officers elected for
the ensuing term. An Interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged. Several
speeches will be made and refreshments
served.
Foot Cut off.
win Kennith. a well known citizen of
this city, had portion of his foot cut
off last Saturday evening while operat-
ing q steam shovel at Copeland's brick
vslos. The injured man was carried to
his tome on Southside where his injuries
were dressed He Is resting quietly today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
Decatur Has a $a5on Fire.

Decatur, August 22.-(Special.)-At an
early hour this morning fire of unknown
origin destroyed the handsome residence
OF e. A. Allies on Vine street. The loss
was $2500 with about $1,000 insurance. The
house was occupied by Mrs Willis and
family. Mrs. Willis says she believes the
house was set on fire as she heard some
thing drop before the flames were dis
covered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
DR.. FARLEY ARRESTED.
Will demand Trial of case-He Is
Charged With Murder.

Huntsville. August 22.-fSpecial.)-D
John b. Farley, a physician and mer-
chant of Farley station was arrested and
placed In Jail tonight on a charge of
murder in the first degree. He killed Da-
Wis Johnson last Christmas and was dis
missed after preliminary hearing. the
court holding it to have been justifiable
homicide.
The last grand jury indicted him. DR..
Farley will demand an immediate trial
at the present term of court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
Personal and General.

s. T. Key is spending the week on the
Warrior river enjoying a fishing and out
ing.
Mrs. 4. r. Bel and children have re-
turned home after a long visit 10 rela-
tives in Mississippi.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Morrow left today
for Black Mountain. N. C. to stay dur
ing the remainder Of the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Wexford Jackson Of At
talla are visiting Mrs. Jacksons parents
Judge and Mrs. Arnold.
Mrs. G. s. LeCrene and children have
returned home after a six weeks visit
in Armuchee, Ga.
Mr.. William Grant, formerly a well
known mining engineer of this city but
now OF Duquoin. ILL.,. is in Pratt City
visiting friends.
The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart
nent makes gooc cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

FOR YOUNG WOMEN.
Lexington. Ky. 18th Year.
Famous old school of the Blue Grass
Region. 26 professor of b, 1t university
training. SPLENDID buildings. newly refur-
nished. Exclusive patronage. Home care.
Music Art and Elocution. Fo- lear Book,
address
MRS. LUELLA w. ST. CLAIR,
7-o-2St- tu- thu-sat President
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

Real Estate Loans: Money
to loan upon improved bust
ness and residence property
within city limits at rates
ranging from 5 per cent and
up. Applications approved
promptly. STEINER BROS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

VIII Williamson, negro workman at
tie steel plant, was arrested this evening
by Constable Williams charged with taxi
ing checks from his roommate, carrying
them to the eommissary and getting the
money from them. He will be tried before
Judge Manday in the inferior court in the
morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
SPECIAL Low RATES VIA SOUTH.
ERN RAILWAY,

Eureka and Hot Springs. Ark, and re-
turn One fare plus 81 round trip. Tickets
sold only on Wednesdays and saturda We
of each week during the months of Luna
July, August and September, lfm,ta6
sixty days for return
st. Louis and return account wor,a..
fair Season tickets. sixty-day tickets a nd
fifteen-day tickets are sold daily On
tuesdays and Thursdays Of each weeL
during month of June. coach excursion
tickets will be sold to ST. Louis az lee.
than the one-way standard rate, limited
ten days for return.
Summer excursion tickets are nov nm
tale. by the outhern railway to all nr,n-
cipal summer resorts. Thos, who con-
template taking a trip this summer
should get a cop. of the "summer
Homes folder, which gives full and com.
pleto information regarding the different
resorts along the line of tho Southern
railway.
For detailed information. sleeping car
reservation, tickets etc.. call on or ad-
dress, D. N. HARRlSON.
District Passenger Agent
r. B. CREAGH. Travelling Passenger
Agent
Both phones GIT. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

The Parker and Davis club organized
amid rather troublous scenes last Monday
night, did not meet tonight as was an
nounced. Only five citizens appeared at
the city hall, all the officers being absent
but Secretary Settle. Capt Crank S.
White and Robert N. Bell were billed to
speak but were unable to be present to-
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
WHEELS At ENSLEY
ARE ALL HUMM|NG
Industrial Plants Are Now in
Full Operation
MEETING OF CLUB FAILS
Parker and Davis Organization Had
But Five Citizens Present and
Nc Officer But the
Secretary.
MEETING Of CLUB FAILS

Ensley, August 22.-tSpecial.) 1.-The large
rod mill Of the Alabama Steel and Wire
company, is operating all of it's depart
ments on full time and is now making one
of the best records in the history of the
industries. All of the plants of Ensley are
now in full operation and the traffic
handled by the railroad companies in this
city promises to break all former records
this month.
The industrial depression that has been
in this district for the past few months
has not affected the Steel City in the
least. The furnaces and the steel plant
of the Tennessee company, the rod mill,
the pillow works, the Semet-Solvay plant,
the Barrett Manufacturing company and
the other small industries are running on
full time and turning out products in
large volume.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Mayor.

I hereby announce as a candidate for
mayor of Birmingham subject to action of
city democratic primary.
GEO. b. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

Still the oldest and the best Original charter, 1896
First diplomas 1910 According to present information
494 living alumnae in Georgia. Florida, South Carolina
Alabama Mississippi Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee North
Carolina and other Southern States eand throughout the
Union.
Total enrolment last year, 381.
Modern Gethods of instruction Every teacher anabe
and accomplished specialist of the highest and bestour
cua in the South thoroughly taught used merely an
advertisement
Excellent and we'll adapted Academic Department
Largest we'll the best music school IN
GeOr&ia, not i'm the South. HesseIber& Director.
Enrolment of music pupils alone larger than the
entire enrolment Of other female college in tins
State, counting each pupil once only. The class or
Miss Conner who is unsurpassed in Violin, either as
instructor or performer, was without predecessor IN
success and brianCy in this section OF the country
Two teachers MISS WHEELER Cincinnati
Conservatory MISS COBA Conservatives of Florence
and Genev next school Both exceptionally endorsed
in all respects
MISS EVA MASSEY SO accomplished and distinguished
in Piano. after being year. will be with again,
Miss MABEL RIVERS graduate leader in her class
Boston School of Expression lately in charge of Eoeuon
and Physical Culture Department. Martha Washington Col
lege, succeeds the accomplished Miss Brown.
MISS PROSSER favorite pupil of the famous whistler
remains in charge of Art Department.
Location elevated and very heaIthfuI. Rooms
large and airy, but comfortable in coolest weather.
Best sanitary plumbing.
Large new passenger elevator.
Particular OF the health OF every boarding
student.
Last school year not a OF typhoid fever or OF
other sickness in large boarding student body
from local cause.
Young ladies required to dress neatly modesty and mex
pensivey They required purchase uniforms they
that do suit Them but allowed to
taste we'll economy
Discipline LIBERAL but carefully and faithfully enforced
College pastorae Religious advantages in the city
Excellent
than those of any other college school of
the class in this section Neither what teach
nor it's equivalent can be taught for less money.
Wesleyan interest of Christian female
education for the pecuniary profit of individuals
Room already largely reserved.
Catalogues Free additional information application.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
charoed With STEALING.

About twenty offender of justice faced
Mayor Scott, majority of whom were
charged with minor offenses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

Now is the time to buy
that Electric Fan. All prices
have been reduced.
B. R., L. & r. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23
CHARGED With Serious offense.

Alfred Smith, young negro twenty
years of age, was tried before Judge
Mandy in the inferior court this morning
charged with attempting to commit
double assault and bound over to the
grand jury. 1t was alleged that Smith
attempted to assault a little negro girl
nine years of age and a negro woman
seventy years of age. He was boarding
with the family in which the woman and
girl lived.
Heavy Docket.
This was a busy day in the police court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

Reports have been made to the COVER
ror OF the conditions of the two mines
at Pratt City and one at Fiat Top. which
-4.-i< ae~sLats. Assistant Mine Inspector
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-23

This was busy day in the police court.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-20
que puedan dedicarse otros objetos
comerciales y fabriles, y
RESIIELVASE adem5S. nor los

que puedan dedicarse a otros objetos
comerciales y fabriles, y
RESUELVASE, ademas, por los
insfranscritos que inmediatamente Sc
den los pasos oportunos para que todos
los litigios que Sc dicen existir con
respecto los tltulos de propiedad de
todos los terrenos p1blicos situados en-
la Isla de Puerto Rico sean resueltos
siendo Ell deSeo mas ardiente del Pue-
bio de Puerto Rico que la construction
de una Estacion Naval en- la ciudad
de San Juan, de primera clase, no Sc
dilate por mas tempo,
Que por el Congreso de los Estados
Unidos Sc vote la cantidad necesaria
para que empiecen a realizarse los
trabajoS de construction de la referida
Estacion Naval dentro de un plazo
breve,
Y RESUELVASE ademas, que Sc
eleve una peticion al Congreso de los
Estados Unidos para que vote una ley
autorizaando una completa fortifca
cion de la plaza de San Juan. y para
la construction de cuarteles y hospita-
les militares, y
RESUELVASE tambien, que los
inSfranscritos con Ell mayor respeto
ruegen que mediante leyes adecuadas
Sc presto la debida protection a todos
los intereses agricolas y comerciales
de Puerto Rico, y
Que la protection del cafe de Puer-
to Rico reciba preferente atencion, y
fnalmente.
LOS INSFRANSCRITOS por Ia
presente apoyamos las recomendacio-
nes que sobre ell particular ha hecho
ia CAmara de Comercio de Ponce,
Puerto Rico.
Elias Wolf, Manuel Camufas, A. A.
Davis, Leopoldo Borda, Harry Beso-
sa, w. w. Dula, Pedro Juan Besosa,
Sergio Ramirez, Eduardo Mendez,
Juan b Pou, Jose M Perez, Jose Pou
Ricardo Gambia, Karl, E. Swi9gett,
Jose T. Guillerrnety, Albert +. Lee.
Por: P ]. Besosa, Manuel D Ca
mufias. E. Wolf, Pres. y Alberto E.
Lee, Secretario. Miembros del Co.
mite.