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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Mexican Cotton Boil Weevil.

The Mexican weevil is booked for a
long stay in Alabama, and is coming
toward this state at the rate of fifty
miles a day, and every cotton farmer
in Alabama will naturally desire to
know all that has been ascertained
concerning 1t. The agricultural de-
partment has rendered the gathering
of desirable and trustworthy informa-
ton easy by publishing in a pamphlet
of 1871 pages all needful facts. The
pamphlet is handsomely illustrated,
and it should be possessed by every
cotton farmer in this state.
The pamphlet in question is known
in the department as Bulletin No. 81"
and it can be obtained on request
either by writing to the department OF
agriculture or to a member of Con-
gress. The entire story is simply and
satisfactorily told in the bulletin, and
lie Age-Herald urges every cotton
farmer in this state to secure a copy.
The department has no remedy
against the pest except manipulating,
where few acres are grown, and cul-
tural methods as follows:
1. Fall destruction of plants.
2. Early planting of rapidly matur-
ing varieties.
8. Wide spacing, which, besides
favoring rapid maturity of the plant
also acts as a remedial measure by
allowing the sun to reach the ground,
causing the drying up of the squares
in which the larvae occur.
A. Thorough cultivation.
5. Fertilization with commercial
preparations containing a high per-
centage of phosphoric acid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Department Scandals.

One scandal succeeds another in
Washington. The wholesale grating
in the postoffiee department was
quickly followed by exposures, show
ing how vast areas of public lands In
the hands of the interior department
had been stolen, and later still ugly
and disgraceful messes were discov-
cred in the government printing office
and in the agricultural department.
No one will be surprised to hear OF
scandals and almost endless graft in
the other departments. The scandals
in the printing office are being inves-
tigated secretly, and it is believed
big whitewash brush stands ready to
be used If any one close to the admin
istration is directly involved in them.
The whitewashing of Morton and
LOOMS points the way.
Edwin S. Holmes, who has been
picked out to serve as the scapegoat
of the administration in the cotton
leakage scandals will probably be
brought to punishment by Attorney
General Moody. He should be severe
ly punished, but 1t is incredible that
he was the only guilty person in that
department. The trouble with depart
mental Investigations is that they are
stopped just about where searching
and thorough work should be begun.
Such Investigations are conducted by
persons engaged in the departments,
and each one is trying to save the
fact of his particular department, and
especially of his colleagues. No in
vestigation can well be rigid that is
conducted by the colleagues Of guilty
persons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14

volved upon the other nations border
in. the Black sea to make the best
possible terms with the powerful bat
tleship.
At length the ship appeared before
the port of Kustenji, in Roumania,
which she was on the point of bonn
arding At this stage in the game
Roumania and the rebels on the kniaz
Potemkine made a bargain under
which the men in revolt were not to
be turned over to the Russian author
tiles as deserters. They claimed to be
political refugees, and they asked to
be treated as such men are generally
treated.
Russia at first tried to secure the
extraditlon of the men from the battle
ship but she has abandoned the effort,
and the men will no doubt select
frontier that suits them, and they VIII
be marched to it, and there turned
loose. Roumania deserves credit for
fearlessly by her bargain
with the men of the ship. She is small
and Russia is large but she had right
to protect her port as best she could,
and her bargain with the men stands
good. Russia secures the Kniaz Po-
temkine, but not the men who sailed
her eleven days to the surprise of
delighted world. Those men commit
ted no piratical act on the shores of
the Black sea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
LoNpoN,s AMERICAN COLONY.

From the London Chronicle.
Personally 1 own that the more see
of the American colony the more | am
impressed by It, l question whether any
capital has ever harbored so powerful and
brilliant a group of foreign-born women
as London possesses in its American con-
tingent.
To whatever sphere of English activity
one turns an American is pretty sure to be
found in the front rank. As ety
women their position is of the very best.
The Duchess of Marlborough, the three
Duchesses of Manchester, the Duchess of
Roxburghe. Mrs Adair, Mrs. Maekay
Mrs. Arthur Paget. Lady Marlborough,
Mrs. Ronalds, Mrs. Bradley Martin, Lady
Naylor Leyland, Mrs. George West. Lady
Tankerville, Mrs. Chamberlain, Lady Es-
sex-all these and a half dozen others
one might mention are undisputed lead
ers.
The American colony rs full OF clever
charming and amusing women, with Euro
pean culture and training grated on
the American temperament, which IS
ready and able to receive and pront by
both. with all the arts of social success
at their finger ends. and with highly
specialized faculty for making themselves
prominently popular at court.
They own some of the best houses Cur
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Can such things be
Peary's Arctic Expedition.

Robert q. Peary, who is an officer on
leave of the United States navy, has
not only built a stout ship, the Roose-
welt, but he has obtained all funds
needed in his new effort to reach the
North Pole. The money was obtained
through the Peary Arctic club of New
York, and the cost of the expedition
stands at $150,OO0
Into the new ship and the prepare
tons for the new expedition goes all
the experience that Peary had ac-
quired in previous Polar travels and
of all other men engaged in like work.
The dash to the pole will not occur
this year. The remainder of this sea-
son will be devoted to the establish
ment of bases and food stations, and
the procurment of dogs and natives
for the work of next summer, when
Peary hopes to stand at the North
Pole. The base of the expedi-
ton will be located at the far
therest practicable northward point,
so that the gap between it and
the pole can be crossed in one
quick dash of fully acclimated men and
dogs. 1t is bold, brave attempt to
overcome the rigors of the Arctic
climate In order to find something that
has sentimental value only. Peary can
not even annex the pole to the newly
founded empire of the United States,
for Canada already claims 1t. He can
simply look at the spot, and hurry
back to his food supplies and warmer
weather.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
French Toilets and Hats Suitable for
the Open Air Dining Room.

Paris Letter to the New York Tribune.
The Partisan has evolved a particular
kind of dinner toilet suitable to be worn
with a hat in an open air dining room.
Taffeta mousselne is a popular material
for such a gown. The other evening at
the Pavilion d Armenonville. pretty bru-
nette was effectively gowned In Louis
XIV. costume of taffeta mousselne in a
curiously warm shade of light blue. The
skirt had a trimming about the bottom
of heavy filet lace embroidered in a
pale pink silk, emphasized by tracery of
black velvet. The embroidery also ran
up the sides of the apron In waving pat
tern, almost meeting at the waist line.
This narrow apron had at the bottom a
lace diamond, put on with some narrow
strands of black velvet ribbon. The cor
sage was pointed and black velvet was
used TO trim the collar, which framed a
transparent yoke of lace embroidered
with pink. A white hat three-cornered
shade, trimmed with a white bird of par
adise set on crosswise. completed the
toilet.
Another gown consisted Of a long coat
ion, with pointed revers and pockets on
the hips. worn with skirts of pale gray
silk mousseline. The taffeta had gray
ground, with an indistinct flower PAL
tern that showed occasional vivid spots
of yellow and old pink. Gray, by the way,
Is in high favor at the moment, partic-
ularly for gowns that have some old, last
century suggestion about them.
A gown that attracted much attention
was in princess effect made of finely
plated lawn and panels of Irish lace. The
bodice. cut in half decollete fashion. was
partially concealed by deep pelerine of
Irish lace. This is an idea that can be
carried out in any material where
pelerine cape would be suitable. A half
low gown is considered proper with hat
but there are times when the slight COW
ering of the cape is more appropriate
and becoming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
sEARoAD PLAN SUCCESSFUL.

From the Portsmouth (Va) Evening Sun.
The modified plan of the Seaboard Air
Line railway Is an unquestoned success.
Its prompt endorsement and acceptance
by a large majority of the stockholders.
makes it an accomplished fact. The plan
of the new owners will be perfected with
out any further delay or difficulty.
In recent issue the New York News
bureau says: 'Messrs. Thomas F. Ryan.
Blair & Co., Ladenburg, Thallman & Co.,
and other members of this committee are
receiving congratulations letters and tele-
grams on the great success of the Sea-
board readjustment plan, from stock
holders who are interested in the plan"
Said a prominent financier here today:
1.-The success of the modified plan has
been as remarkable as it has been satis-
factory, especially in view of the fact
that the action of the stockholders in
approving it was entirely voluntary. The
holders of over SO per cent of the out
standing stock of their own volition
promptly deposited their stock with tie
trust companies designated, and since the
expiration of the time in which deposit
of stock was to be made numerous APP
plcations have been received from stock
holders, asking the privilege of deposit
ing their holdings.
There has seldom been in the history
of the country a more successful railroad
readjustment, and this has been accom-
plished Notwithstanding the bitter and
determined attacks made upon the plan
and the vigorous effort made to influence
the stockholders of the Seaboard to
withhold their approval and consent.
Messrs. Thomas F. Ryan, Blair 81 Co..
Ladenburg, Thallman & Co., and their
associates on the committee must feel
highly gratihed and greatly pleased at
the confidence not only of the stock
holders of the Seaboard Air Line rail-
way, but of the general public. as Is
evidenced in the remarkable success OF
their plan of readjustment, and the EVIL
dence thereby given of their confidence
in the ability and fidelity of the pres
ent management. as we'll as in the future
of the Seaboard Air Line railway prop
erty.
Those familiar with the Seaboards ana
advised as TO its requirements, have long
recognized the necessity for funds suf-
ficient TO perfect its physical condition
and So improve its terminal facilities as
TO provide for the economical and expe-
ditious handling of its rapidly increas-
ing business. The plan as proposed. II
is understood will provide sum sufri-
cient To meet the present and future
wants of the Seaboard. and 1t is believed
will secure a satisfactory return TO the
stockholders upon the investment made
hx- them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
WItte Instead OF MuravieH.

Since the death of Alexander III
in 1894, M. White has scarcely been in
favor. His son, Nicholas II, and the
grand dukes around him have not fan
cied the great minister who carried
the empire through the financial
troubles placing it at last on a gold
basis furnishing money for its vast In
ternal enterprises, and keeping its
credit good.
He is now set down as president of
the council of ministers, but less than
year ago he stated that he was with
out influence in the government of the
empire. The Emperor personally dis
likes him, and yet all consider him
a very capable man. In the depths to
which the country has fallen even the
Emperor has felt impelled to recall to
important duties the ex-minister OF
finance, and he has been made chief
peace plenipotentiary He will prove
efficient in the conference, and he can
be trusted to pull his country out OF
the hole that Alexieff and the war par
ty plunged it into.
A feeling of relief pervades all cir
Giles that so capable man is to take
the place of M. Muravieff, whom no
one but the Emperor considered well
fitted for the place. No one distrusts
M. Whites ability. His position as to
constitutional rule is not accurately
and definitely known, but 1t is believed
he favors a change. He will at any
rate put the country where attention
can be given to internal matters, re-
lieving it of the incubus of unsuccess-
full war. The Emperor and the infiu-
ences that surround him clearly desire
peace, for that is what the appoint
ment of NJ. Witte means.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Mrs. Thomas r. Ryan,s Gift.

The large structure which is now
being completed at Georgetown college.
under the name of the New South build
ing, contributed by an anonymous donor,
is to be known as the Ida M Ryan Hail.
SAID a Washington man at the Morris.
1T is now known that the $125,OOO neces-
sary to build it was donated by Mrs.
Thomas f. Ryan, wife of the New York
financier This New South building
stands on the site of the Old South build
ing, which was erected by Bishop Car
roll in 1889, and which was one of the
Oldest college edifces In the United States
The Ida M. Ryan hall is a five-story struc-
ture of red brick and limestone It's
south front overlooks the Potomac river
from considerable elevation, and from
its large balconies supported by imposing
Ionic pillars a magnificent view of the
surrounding country Is obtained. On the
north side the building opens into the
college quadrangle.
Besides donating this building to the
college Mrs. Ryan has befriended the
institution in various ways and has also
been liberal contributor to the George
town University hospital. She has lately
made an offer of $4,000 toward the erec-
tion Of gymnasium
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
THE TRAVELLERS DREAM.


A little room in little hotel.
In a little country town,
On a little bed, with musty SMELL
A man was lying down.
:, great big man with a great big snore-
For he lay on his back. you see
And a peaceful look on his face he wore'
For sound asleep was he.
In his dreams what marvellous trips he
made,
What heaps of stuff he sold!
And nobody failed, and every one paid.
And his orders were good as gold.
He smiled. and smothered scornfuf
laugh
When his fellow commercials crowed,
For he knew no other had.sold the half
OF what his order book showed.
He got this letter from home one day
Dear Sir-We've no filter term
To use in your case than to simply say
Henceforth you are one of the firm"
And a glorious change this>made in his
life,
He now from the road withdrew:
And, really, soon got to know his wife,
His son. and his daughter, too.
But with thump-bang-w
bang. again,
The boots had knocked at the door:
ATS very near time for that $40 train!'
The commercials dream was DER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Mineral Waters.

ut was not so long ago. said a drug
gist last night when one seldom heard
of mineral waters being sold at the foun-
tains.
II can easily remember wnen there was
only one of any Importance in America,
and when anyone did call for water that
was of course the one ordered. Now 1t Is
different. Every fountain or drug store
carries large variety of mineral waters.
and one hears them ordered nearly as
often as any of the other popular drinks.
Nearly every drug store is the distrib-
uting agency for one or more mineral wa
tiers, and the district that cannot boast
of several wells and springs where water
is bottled and sold is simply to use the
homely phrase, not in it'p
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
DO BIRDS REASON7
Incident in Akron Goes to Prove That
They Do.

From the Akron (Ohio) Times-Democrat.
The question as to whether birds have
power of reasoning and means of COM
n.unication with their fellows, has often
been discussed pro and con. The following
incident would seem to answer the ques-
ton in the affirmative.
A few weeks ago !. pair of golden orioles
began to build nest in a large maple in
the eastern part of the city. The work
progressed without mishap until their lit
tie home was half finished, then Mrs.
Oriole met with an accident. A heavy cord
became securely wrapped around one leg.
Then she chung to the side of the nest,
while her mate darted back and forth
pecking at the cord with great eagerness.
In few minutes Mrs. Orioe loosened her
hold and fell to the end of the cord; but
finding herself still prisoner, she flew
back to the nest
The cord was heightened enough to en-
able her to rest ON the edge of the nest
and this afforded relief. Mr.. Oriole con-
tinued his work INCREASINGLY; but, now and
then, his bill missed the string, and a
sharp note of pain would tell how much
the tiny leg was hurt Whenever she
dropped to the end of the cord he watched
with keen anxiety and then renewed his
to grow very tired: he rested on a branch
near her, and they seemed to consult with
one another. in low chirps.
For a time he mediated and all was
still; then strange to relate. he flew away
and left her to her fate. The littel pris-
oner did not despair but pecked away
with frantic zeal to free herself On a
telephone wire near by sat a fat robin
calmly looking on, but offering no as
sistance. As he was not closely related
to the Oriole family, he evidently pre-
ferred to be simply an observer. A long
time passed. and still the bird worked
diligently. She did not seem discouraged
or at all broken hearted over the cruel
desertion of her male. Suddenly cries of
encouragement were heard. and she looked
up to see him and Mr.. Baltimore Oriole.
Instead OF, deserving her, the mate had
gone for assistance. Then the two birds
rocked away vigorously while Mrs. Oriole
waited patiently; but the chirps of distress
were more frequent. At last, after the
bird had been a prisoner a full hour, the
cord was severed. and the three birds
with glad cries. flew away together. These
birds plainly reasoned way out of a bad
situation, If ever birds did.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
FAMOUS BURR-HAMILTON
DUEL OF A CENTURY AGO

greater latitude, it is requisite you should
explain"
This terminated the correspondence be-
tween the principles. The matter was then
taken up between w. P. Van Ness rep
resenting Burr and Nathaniel Pendleton,
but they could not come to a satisfactory
settlement, and the duel was arranged
for July II.
1t is obvious in the corresp pldence that
Hamilton did all that he could, accord
ing to the code of honor, to prevent
hostile meeting, or. as he termed it, an
interview with Burr. Had there been
any doubt on this score. 1t would have
been removed by the paper which he pre-
pared on the evening before the meeting.
Il was certainly desirous," said he. of
avoiding this interview for the most CO.
gent reasons.
Il. My religious and moral principles
are strongly opposed to the practice of
duelling, and II would ever give me
pain to shed the blood of a fellow-creature
in a private combat forbidden by the
laws.
"2. My wife and children are extremely
dear to me. and my life is of the ut
most Importance to them in various views.
80. feel a sense of obligation toward
my creditors, who, in case or accident to
me, by the forced sale of my property,
may be in some degree sufferers. did
not think myself at liberty. as a man
of probity, lightly to expose them to
hazard.
"A l am conscious of no Ill will to
Colonel Burr distinct from political oppo-
sition, which, as 1 trust. mas proceeded
from pure and upright motives.
Lastly, shall hazard much, and can
possibly gain nothing. by the issue of the
interview.
Could anything be more pathetic? And
to make it more so. Hamilton added and
left of record this statement: 81 have re-
solved. If our interview Is conducted in
the usual manner, and 1t please God to
give me the opportunity, to reserve and
throw away my first fire. and l have
thoughts even of reserving my second
fire, and thus giving double opportunity
to pause and reflect
But the opportunity was not given to
him. Burr's aim was sure; his first shot
Went into the vitals of Hamilton, and he
fell with a mortal wound. Hamilton. when
struck, fell forward on his face, his pistol
being discharged as he sank to the
ground, but without being aimed at Burr.
There is no more pathetic story in
American history. and 1t is strange that
the duel was able to survive the trag-
edy. Thank heaven for the deliveranee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
eIrminqham's Population.

1.-THE school census of Birmingham
which is now being taken, will be tap-
,,,oted in August and the number of chill
dren of school age will form the BASIS
for a reliable estimate Of the city's popu-
lation," said an official.
"The estimates of population in all
cities are based on the school census.
The enumeration, of children OF schooi
age here will indicate, l think, total
population of about 5000. The population
of Greater Birmingham is not far from
100 900. The population reached by Bir-
mingham street cars is fully 125,oOO."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
Problem of the Mutineers.

The status of the men from the
Kniaz PotemlSine is alike novel and
perplexing. When they rose in re-
beilion Russia had large fleet in the
Black sea which could have been en-
ployed in causing them to surrender
or in sinking the ship itself. The fleet
however, for reasons best known to
itself. did nothing at all, and the Kniaz
Potemkine, carrying plenty OF ammu'
milton, roamed the Black sea at will.
Russia either shirked, or was COM
PEELED by circumstances to shirk. her
International duty, and it then de-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
About Persons.

w. r. Cannon of Dalton, Ca, is reg
istered at the Morris hotel.
Stewart Mckenzie of Montgomery is in
Birmingham,
r. c. Howard of Atlanta is at the
Morris.
H. B. Steagall, prominent business
man of Ozark is spending few days in
Birmingham, a guest of the Morris.
T. ]. Rutledge of Montgomery is In the
city.
DIR. e. NJ. Prince is registered at the
Morris hotel.
w. a. McGehee of Nauvoo is In the
city.
DR.. McThomas is a guest of the Morris.
II. C. Hatfield of Columbiana is in Bir-
mingham.
S. c. Hatfield of Hartsel is in Biz
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14

zon street and Carlton House terrace are
almost as American as Fifth aVenue-tne
the latter perhaps a trifie more SO. They
entertain with a lavishness and originality
that are wonderful even in this gorgeous
extravagant city of ours. They are fore
most in every fashionable pursuit. Music
politics, art, letters, philanthropy-they
plunge dazzingly into them all. Indeed, one
of the most remarkable characteristics OF
the "colony" is the way 1t covers the
whole social field. represents all interests
and takes part-a leading part, of course
in AL diversions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIE )
Peaches are Plentiful.

Peaches are plentiful in birmingham
just at trhis time said E. L. Hisdon yes
terday afternoon. Probably one tiioes-
and crates were disposed of yesterday es
commission merchants along Morris ave-
rue. The fruit is very fine, and the selilhg
rrice was about one dollar per crate.
1.-THE peaches sold in Birmingham now
are shipped from Georgia and some points
IN Alabama. The crop in Geofsia was
much better this year than Alabama
Georgia peaches will continue 10 come
into tbe local market for several weeks
vet TO come. The prices may go down q
few points but one dollar crate viii
,rohablv be the standard price for the
balance of the season.