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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
NEW THEORY OF MAGNETISM.
Magnetism May, After All, Depend
 Upon Molecular Structure.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The old theory that ferromagnetism was a property of the chemical atom seems to be seriously questioned as a re- suit of a number of recent experiments with magnetic alloys not containing iron. 1t would appear from these studies that magnetism depends upon molecular struc- tive rather than upon any fundamental characteristics of an atom of a given ele- ment This conclusion is reached after a series of experiments where alloys of mangarese copper and aluminium with a trace of carbon, silicon, and iron were found to possess all the magnetic prop critics of the ferromagnetic materials, even to the extent that they could be perma- nently magnetized. It Is assumed that in such an alloy a similar grouping of the molecules takes place as in the case of the magnetic metals, and magnetization con- sists in arranging or disturbing the posi- tion of these molecular magnets
 If it is possible by further investigation and experiment to gain some knowledge of this molecular structure, it may be possible to construct alloys which are as magnetic or even more magnetic than iron. This has an important bearing on electrical engineering, as it means that smaller masses of metal can be used and when these are in the form of moving parts much less power will be required to drive them Indeed, so many practi- cal advantages and economies are sug- pested by this line of reasoning that ad- ditiona researches in this field are await ed by physicists and engineers with con- siderable interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
ARCTIC EXPLORERS
 RESCUED IN TIME
zEiGLER EXPEDITION HAS BEEN SEVERED FROM ALL COMMUNE CATION WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD SINCE 1903.

Honningsvaag. Norway. August 10.-The arctic steamer Terra Nova, which went to the relife of the Flala-zeigler polar expedition, has rescued Anthony Fiala and all the others connected with the ex- petition, with the exception of one Nor wegian seaman, who died from natural causes The ship America which took out the expedition was crushed In the ice early in the winter of 1s0s-04 and lost a large part of her coal and provisions.
 The thirty-seven members of the ex- petition who returned to safety are all in good health despite their deprivations and trying experiences and their prolong- ed imprisonment In the Artic region, the expedition having been severed with all communication to the outside world since July, 1903.
 Anthony Fiala of Brooklyn, N. Y., the leader of the expedition, in a brief state- ment, says:
 'The rescue was most timely By my order the America wintered in Neplitz bay, where early in the winter of 19OS-04 she was crushed in the ice and became totol loss, together with big quantities of coal and provisions.
 Supplies of stores left at Franz Josef land by various relief parties saved us very serious privations.
 Three attempts to reach a high lati- tude failed. The scientific work. however, as planned was successfully carried out by William J. Peters of the United States Reoloqical survey
 Our rescue was due to the splendid efforts of William S. Camp. secretary of the late William Zeigler, commanding the relief expedition, who. owing to the terri ble weather, failed to reach us last year, and to the untiring zeal of Captain Kjeld- sen and his Norwegian officers and crew who for six weeks consistently forced their way through solid foes of ice and finally reached us.
 An abundance of stores had been left on the Franz Josef archipelago by the expedition commanded by the Duke of Abruzzi and the Andre relief expedition, so we did not suffer serious difficulties on that score"
 The Fiala-Zeigler expedition reached S2 degrees and 13 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
CAN DO NOTHING
 TO STOP BOYCOTT
CHINESE STUDENTS ARE IN CON- TRol OF THE SITUATION AT SHANGHAI, ACCORDING TO CON. suL GENERAL ROGERS.

Washington, August 10.-Consul Gen. eral Rogers at Shanghai has cabled the department of state that the chamber of commerce at that place is powerless to stop the boycott against Americans, and American products, and that the Chinese students really control the situ- ation. The Chinese officials are inactive in the matter. MT. Rogers adds that all of our inhabitants are seriously affected, and other nationalities at Shanghai are becoming apprehensive lest the boycott extend to them
 The state department officials say they can do nothing at present to ameliorate the situation which already has been brought to the attention of the Chinese government by Minister Rockhill, and 1t is probable that only the successful ne- gotation of treaty more liberal in terms in the matter of admission of merchants and students to the United States will serve to check the anti-American move- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
The Origin of Radium.
From IIarper's Weekly.

From Harpers Weekly.
 Prof F. Soddy has made recently some interesting contributions to our knowledge of radium, about whose probable origin there has been so much speculation. Radium is now believed to be derived from some parent ele- ment which is decomposing at very slow rate, and Professor Soddy not only supports this view, but states that from the disintegration of radium must follow other and better known ele- .ments. On the assumption that there is such parent element and the quan- tlty of radium is minute, this parent element must exist in large amounts, and it must have large atomic weight in order to give radium on It's disintegration a process that is known to be very slow.
 The only two elements answering these requirements are uranium and thorium, and as the former is practi- cally always found in company with radium it must be the substance sought. Professor Soddy has been able tO utIHUuSlIdle tllS ldCJ eApcI cIllueHlhily by obtaining from uranium, which orig inally was free from radium, an un- mistakable emanating power The orig inal uranium, 1t was proved, did not possess the power of emitting an em- anation, and as the emanation thus ob- tained seemed to be in all respects identical with that of radium, 1t seemed a proper inference that the uranium in the course of it's decompo- sl.ion was producing radium.
 Professor Soddy believes that ra- dium, actinium and polonium are inter- mediate products in the disintegration of radium, and that the ultimate prod uct must be an element of lighter atomic weight, and should be known substance. The logical candidates for such position are bismuth and lead, and inasmuch as the latter occurs in the uraniumradium minerals the pre- pondernace of opinion is in its favor. This seems in fair way soon to be settled, as polonium not only is easily obtained, but also changes very rapid | ly, and the question of deciding defi- nitely on this final product is appar- ently only one of cost and experiment..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
HOPE OUARAN TINE
 WILL BE RAISED MontgOmery's New Plan is
 Working We'll TRAVELLERS MUST REGISTER Or. Sanders Is We'll Satisfied With the Work of Barnes Morgan and
 Thinks Situation Is Now
 We'll In Hand.

1 Montgomery, August 10.-(Speclal.) )-The plan of the city to watch local trains and to register every person coming into the city. was put into effect this morning. and with three of the trains out, the re- cord showed that 120 people came in dur ing the day and that very few went out The force has been made sufficient and full account will be kept.
 The crowds have taken the annoyance in good humor and there is a general 1 belief that 1t is wise move. Each one coming In has to tell where he or she came from, place of stopping in the city and business. This is done in order to be able to locate anyone who may be from territory later discovered to be in- fected. If anyone does not talk as freely as the officers think they should, mar ginal note will be made and they will be watched and actions noted.
 The hope Is expressed that the quaran- tine of Birmingham against Montgomery will be raised by tomorrow at least, as there are a number who have business up there who want to get in.
 A visit to the rooms of State Health OulCtT Df. ". H. oaiuStS ASfNtopS tho fact that there is very little going on in the state quarantine other than what is already we'll known to the public. Chief Inspector Walter Brassell arrived from Birmingham last night looking none the worse for wear, as a result of his rather strenuous week and some belg erent experiences.
 The question having been raised by the trouble between Mir. Brassell and sleep- ing car conductor as to the right of quarantine inspector to ride in Pullman Dr. Sanders was asked his opinion. He replied that the leave gave the officer the right to board and ride any train or other vehicle for the movement of passengers and he would certainly think that the right to enter and remain in sleeping cars was included
 pr. Sanders said today that he felt very encouraged over the good things that had been said about Barnes Morgan whom he has put in charge of the quar- antine in Birmingham, all of which in- dicated that he had gotten a man who would make an efficient officer. He con- siders that the situation is now well in hand all along the line this much be- ing indicated by the reports of Chief In- spector Brassell of an inspection of the forces of the north part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
WILL NOT ARBiTRATE. Photographers Strike on Great Northern VIII Not Be Settled That Way.

St. Paul, August 10.-There will be no arbitration of the strike of the tel egraphers against the Great Northern railway. That was finally decided to- day by General Superintendent Slade, who sent word to the reporters that so far as the Great Northern was con cerned the strike Is a closed incident.
 Within the last few days there have been numerous suggestions that the matter under controversy be submitted to arbitration, and MT. Hill was sub- sequently requested to accept arbitra- tion or intervene in the matter. His Keeling is expressed in the following telegram from New York addressed to Slade and received today:
 "Reported here commercial bodies St. Paul petitioning company arbitrate telegraphers' strike. Have absolutely nothing to arbitrate with men who go out without notice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
CAPTAIN ROBSON TALKS.
Has Not Given Up the Idea of Going
 to Congress.

From the Washington Post.
 Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, tho hero of the Merrlmac, who was seen In the New Willard lobby last evening, Is possibly not genius. but he is by no means a commonplace parsonage. He is, in truth. an interesting man, very earnest and impressive, and with a singularly pleasant intonaton-the melodious accent of the educated southerner.
 q have been over in Virginia lecturing." ]" said Captain Hobson. My theme Is America, the Peacemaker.' hold that the United States can absolutely put n stop to brutalizlng conflicts between na- tions The only way this can be done is by the construction of navy of stu pendous strength. Of course 1t would cost millions of dollars, but not nearly so much as the national pension bill, not to speak of the saving of human life, which is worth more than the worlds supply of money. If we had possessed a navy such as I favor. the war between Russia and Japan would have never occurred. Our diplomacy was superb but we had not the battleships to enforce it, and hence Rus sia violated its promise and remained In Manchuria to It's own undoing.
 while referring to this conflict l want to say that 1t would be fearful mistake to allow Japan to occupy and hold Man churia, and that such programme means not only the dismemberment of China but the ultimate ruin of Japan itself. Japan has no more right to absorb a Chinese province than Russia had, and if 1t is now allowed to do so the prece- dent will be set, and England, Germany France, and other powers will proceed to carve and distribute among themselves the various sections of the Chinese Elm pire. Japan will be isolated. and if it makes protest against the arrangement, it will be marked for destruction."
 Have you given up the idea of com ing to Congress. Captain"
 By no means. I expect to make the race again in 1906, and, unless am great 1y. mistaken. I shall win. My competitor, Colonel Bankhead, is taking time by the forelock. and is even now, more than year in advance of the campaign, making a house. to- house canvass of the voters of the district. shall make the race on the issue of a great navy that shall pre- dominate over the navies of the world. to the end that wars shall Cease I have spoken in twenty-two states since Jan uary 1, and the people have applauded by doctrine to the echo. besides going to the practical length of voting instruc- tons to their senator's and Representatives to support this programme. A big navy means peace on earth and commercial su- premacy for the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11

cannon you have made. and I feel about those cannon that while I earnestly hope that they may never have to be used and while all that in me lies shall be done to see that this nation never gives just cause of offense to any nation so as to warrant their use, yet that if they should be needed they will come in mighty handy. If they should be needed, we want the very best, and we want the hest men behind them In war the ulti- nate factor is the man behind the gun. You have got to have not only an Al gun, but an Al gunner. The shot that counts is the shot that hits.
 We need in the interest of peace and so that we can do our duty in promoting the peace of the world, to have 1t under stood that we desire peace, not from fear. not from weakness, but because we de, sire peace as just and right My friends in private life, in the life of peace, in ordinary civil life, 1t is true as 1t is in time of war. that great though it is to have these evidences of our material prosperity, the thing that counts most is the average of our citizenship. Wheth- er this country goes up or goes down
 depend in the last analysis upon the character of the average American and I believe that this country will po m I believe that in the future the averare character of our average citizen will he as 1t has been in the naAt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
BURGLAR FOUND IN
 ENSLEY RESIDENCE Ran Over Dr.. McTyeire as He
 Entered the Door
NEGRO ESCAPES A SHOT
Special Officer Has Been Detailed to Work on Case of Burglary-News of Personal and Gen
 eral Interest.

Ensley, August 10.-(special)-Dr. W. W. McTyeire. who has rooms at the resi- dence of Mrs. W. D. Fonville, at Avenue F and Twenty first street, found burg lar in the hallway upon his entering the house last night about Il o'clock.
 As he opened the front door he heard a slight noise in the hall and before en- tering turned on the electric lights by means of the switch just inside As he did so a burley negro ran by him, knock ing him to the floor.
 Er. McTyeire leaped to his feet and fired at the negro as he jumped over the fence but the shot failed to take effect and the burglar escaped.
 Nothing of consequence has been missed from the house and it is thought thai the negro had just entered ahead of the doctor.
 Chief of Police Suggs was notified and the police are making a special effort to capture the thief. number of depreda- tiors of like character have been reported recently.
 A special officer in citizens clothes has been detailed to work on this and other cases.
 Personal and General.
 The heaviest rain of the season fell at Ensley this afternoon. No serious dam- age has been reported but all small streams are considerably swollen and some of the buildings in town were food ed with the heavy overflow from streets and gutters.
 T. F. West has added a shoe repairing department to his mercantile establish ment. c. W. Mullinix of Talladega, has been employed to take charge of it. MT West will fit the shop with modern ma chinery and shoemaking implements.
 A, R. Smith and his sister, Mrs. F'ulmer of Birmingham, spent yesterday with MT. and Mrs. T. F. West.
 Miss Cora Gray of Florence, is the guest of her brother, MT. Rivers Gray, in Ensley.
 H. S. Meade has fitted his office with new furniture including new style fsi roll-top desk that has been enviously ad- mired by nearly every other business man in the city.
 Part of the old frame building at the northeast corner of Seventeenth street and Avenue p, will be torn away at once by the owner on account of it's being hazardous in case of fire in this section The entire building at this corner will be replaced by a new brick structure in the near future. It is opposite the new brick block erected by Morris Bros.
 J. s. Falkner will go to Sherett, tomor- row to visit his father.
 O. K Parker of Hanover, Pa, repre- senting Fischer Bros. & Parker, spent to- day in the city.
 w. T. Willis has resigned his position in the clerical department of the steel plant in this city to accept the place of chief clerk for the Strickland Foun. dry and Machine company at Tuscaloosa Marshall Lee has been promoted to the position vacated by MT. Willis.
 The Masonic lodge of Ensley met in reg ular convocation at their hall tonight and had very interesting session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
Southern University
GREENSBORO, ALA.

Last session most successful for several years past. Scientific department and dormltory to b. greatly improved. All the departments well organized. Excel lent library and reading room. An institution devoted to the devclop- ment of mind and character. Health record excellent. Charges mo derate Next session will begin September 18th, 1905. For catalogue or further information ad- dress,
 REV. 8. M. KOSHER, D. D.,
 President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE.

"Durlng the past six years the Univer- slty of Virginia has awarded as many academical degrees to graduates of the Marion Military Institute as 1t has to those from any other college in the coun- try, and academical and professional de- grees to more graduates from the Mar ion Military Institute than to those from any other college or university outside the state of Virginia" Chairman U. Va. 19O2) For catalogue address J. T. Mur- fee, Marion. Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
PRESIDENT PRAISES
 BETPLEHAM'S GU s
Hopes They Will Never Be Needed, But Wants Them to Be the Best.

Bethlehem. Pa. August 1o.-President Roosevelt's train made a short stop here today en route to Wilkesbarre, the Pres ident speaking from his car, as followsi
 MT. Mayor and You, my fellow citizens:
 Tt Is great pleasure to be here and to be introduced by your mayor who has called my special attention to this won derful industry typifed by the Bethle- hem street. works. As assed by I was greeted with salutes from some of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
She Was a Regular Customer.

From the Chicago Journal.
 Mrs. Sour Cooking at the hearse which is about to take her fifth to the last resting place)-But didn't order all these expensive piumes.
 Undertaker-No, Mum. throw thoss In on consideration of your being such . regular customer. Mrs. Sour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
An Overdose.

From the Detroit Tribune.
 Biggs-You don't look well. old man. Are you sick?
 Diggs-Yes; smoked too much today. Blggs-Indeed How many cigars did you smoke?
 Diggs-One.
 Blggs-Why. that isn't excessive. Diggs-Yes. but it was the one you gave me last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
THE MANOR RLBEMARLE PARK,
 ASHEvlLLE, N. 6.
 An Exclusive
 Inn For a Year or a Day
Hot Springs, Arkansas. THE ROCkAFELLOW,

E. $, PUTNAM, Proprietor. BATH HOUSE UNDER SAME ROOF AS HOTEL Round Trip Half Rate Tickets to Hot Springs Now on Sale All Railresi Offices.
 The most handsomely furnished hotel in the vallsy--all outside rooms. Bount- eous table, efficient service, moderate rates, home-like, select. All street cars pass the Rockafe1low. Write for tsoAlet. References
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
 Jacksonville, Ala.
Jacksonville, Ala

A SCHOOL FOR TEACHEH0. Enrolment 436 last session from 62 counties of Alabama. Prepares for State Examination Board s10.00 per month Tuition free. High and healthful location. Twenty-third ses- sion begins September 19, 1905.
 For catalogue, address,
 c. w. DAUGETTE, President. 7.2.suwed-fri-wky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
Quotes Eminent Divine.

Now, my friends. I want to read you an extract from letter I have just re- ceived from a Catholic priest whom know well, and whom I know to be as staunch friend of the laboring man as there is to be found in this country. Now and then--not too often-it Is a good thing for all of Us to hear what Is not perhaps altogether palatable provided only that the person who tells the truth is our gen. uine friend. knows what he is talking about teven though he may not see all sid-~ nf the easel. and tells us what he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11

THE MANOR has established a reputa- tion as thoroughly unique and comfort able Inn for a long or a short stay in the mountains of Western North Carolina The tpble. service and rooms have met the approval of guests In the past. and are this year on the same high standard. Address
 ALBERMARLE PARK COMPANY.
 6-10-eod-30t Ashevilla. N. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
FeeIlna of Anger and Contempt.

For the drunkard, for the man who loses his job because he cannot control or will not control his desire for liquor and for vicious pleasure, we have feel ing of anger and contempt mixed with our pity: but for his unfortunate wife and iittle ones we feel only pity, and that of the deepest and tenderest kind.
 "Everything possible should be done to encourage the growth of that spirit of self-respect, self-restraint self-re- lance, which if it only grows enough Is certain to make all those in whom 1t shows itself move steadily toward the highest standard of American citizen ship. It is a proud and responsible priv ilege to be citizens of this great self governing nation; and each of us needs to keep steadily before his eyes the fact that he is wholly unfit to.take part in the work of governing otherA unless he can first govern himself. He must stand up manfully for his own rights; he must respect the rights of others; he must obey the law. and he must try to live mp to those rules of righteousness which are above and behind all laws.
 Applies to All Alike.
 This applies just as much to the man of great wealth as to the man of small means; to the capitalist as to the wage worker. And as one practical point, let me urge that in the event of any diff ficulty. especially if 1t is what Is known as & labor trouble, both sides show them- selves willing to meet, willing to con- suit. and anxious each to treat the other reasonably and fairly, each to look at the others side of the case and to do the other justice If only this course could be generally followed, the chance of industrial disaster would be minim- f1a6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-11
Will Be Far-Reaching.

"The Presidents mission will be far reaching in its beneficent influence if he strengthens here the good resolutions be- tween the employer and employe. There should be no conflict between labor and capital. They should be united and in- separable."
 After recommending to the sons of toll the practice of industry and economy, and the virtues of temperance and re- ligon, the cardinal concluded with the following verses:
 God bless the noble worlxingmen, "who rear the cities of the plain. Who dig the mines and build the ships And drive the commerce of the main, God bless them. for their swarthy hands Have wrought the glory of our lands" After the exercises the entire party. including the local reception committee and others, re-entered the carriages for
 drive about the city. following which they crossed the river to the west bank and drove to the historic Wyoming six miles north. \