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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
Prevention Stream Pollution.

During the year committees have been appointed from many of the state and local engineering societies and clubs of the middle west for action in common looking to a prevention of stream pollu- tion; not much can be said as yet to have been accomplished, but as better ments are dependent on the growth of an approving public pinon which Is neces- sarily slow in forming the cooperation of many influential societies, as noted, is a distinct gain, which will tend to greatly hasten an improvement in the sanitary condition of our streams. A reform de- sirable from sentiments of cleanliness and decency, but also as a matter of public health, because with the rapid increase of population in our cities surface waters from the rivers and streams must in the future be more and more utaiized for municipal water supplies.
 "The general government is continuing important and useful work in the records of stream discharge and turbidity, to which has been added studies by special ists on the underground sources of supply in various sections. These underground sources are important, generally the cheapest in development, and most satis- factory for the smaller communities.
 Filtration.
 "It will not be amiss to mention the large cities of America having plants for
 
 struction or recently completed. They are Louisville Cincinnati Columbus, Pitts burg Harrisburg, Philadelphia. Wash ington, Providence, R. l., and New Or leans And there should be added some works by private water companies. such as the East Jersey. Hackensack and New Haven companies with an aggregate nor nal daily capcity of 6S,W0,0c0 supplying the cites of Patterson, Passaic. West Hoboken and Millvfle together with number of smaller communities in North ern New Jersey and New Haven. Conn., "Very large sums of money have been and ara being expended for the purifica- ton works listed. generally under ade- quate plans and with competent engineer ing drection~ The nurlber of cities to en- gage in similar undert akings in the near future Is believed to ne great, and the specialists now engagen in this line of work or in training for it are likely to have a busy time.
 Water Softening Plant. There is said to be but one municipal water softening plant in the United States located at Cberlin. O.. village of about 400 people, requiring 165.000 gallons of softened water per day, and only three such in the world. The largest is at Southampton, England, n city of some 7O,000 population, with works of 100000 gallons uaiiy capacity in operation since 1888 and the other at Winnipeg Manto- ba. a 100000 gallon plant, which went into commission in 1901.
 Tt is perhaps not surprising that muni- cipalities have not been more progressive in softenng their waters for the reason that the sanitary cleanliness of a city water supply is of vastly more importance than the economic gains to be had from soft water and our cities have been very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
p. p. St. Clair Is Dead.

Scottsboro October 1t.-(Speclal )-P. F. St Clair of Old Bellefonte A died at his residence a; that place yesterday of pneumonia. He had been sick for sore time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. St. Clair represented Jackson county in the legislature in 1886. He was a good citizen and had many friends in the eoult- ty He was in his 77th year. He leaves a wife and several children His remaias will be inferred today at Old Bellefonte. the weather negotiating loans and raising funds for the protection of the price Of their staple.
 "They have learned after forty years Of experience how to grow cotton They are now learning how to sell il. The indus trial and financial development of the south depends upon how thoroughly and practically they learn this latter lesson.
 ''The difference between a cotton crop of 100000 bales at sc and Pc is s240, 0o- OOO It certainly is worth the effort of the south to save this amount and invest 1t in education and the development of her undeveloped resources.
 "As to this years cotton crop. do not believe it will exceed 100000 bales"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
DELEGATES ENJOY
 THEIR EXCURSION All Day Trip Inspecting Mines
 and Industries CONVENTION ENDS TODAY Night Session Held at City Hall-ln. terestinp Paper Was Report of
 Waterworks Committee
 Read By Chairman.
CONVENTION ENDS TODAY

Following the barbecue of "Wednesday on Shades mountain. and the inspection of the water works filtration plants the del- egates Of the Amer ican Society of Munich pal Improvements Lad another opportuni- ty yesterday of viewing important feat ures of the Birmingham district. They left town in the morning at 10 o'clock on Louisville and Nashville special and took an all-day trip round tine Horn Com ing back many of the party, not having seen enough of the points of interest, got carriages at Bessemer and drove out to the septic plant, returning to Birmingham by trolley.
 The first stop made on the trip after leaving the union station was at North Birmingham, where inc DimmicS Pipe Works, Southern sewer oompany's plant and the Southern Cement Works were in- spected Then the party went to Ems ley and spent more than an hour going over the steel plant and blast furnaces of the Tennessee company.
 The next stop was at Bessemer. There they viewed the rolling mills, mines and furnaces. Those who did not go to the septic plant returned to Birmingham on the special train. Tue visitors expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the manner in which they had spent the day To be more accurate, they said they had a great time" and that the only re- gret they felt in regard to their visit to Birmingham was that they had to leave tomorrow night for their homes.
 Night Session.
 The society held session at the city hall last night The attendance was large.
 President Brown announced that the regular business of the meeting would be proceeded with after the reading of the papers "The Cost of Cleaning and Grub ping a Reservoir" and the report of the committee on water works and water supply were read by Julian Griggs of Co., lumbus O. A paper of unusual interest to the society was read by R. K. Davis on "The Street Railway Situation of Detroit" in connection with which large map was used.
 The treasurer made his report and the report of the finance committee was read. NJ R. Sherrod of Newark, the president elect introduced resolution on standard hydrant connections. Then the report of the committee on review was read. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 o clock.
 Todays session. which concludes the convention, will be called to order sharp ly at 9:30 instead of at 10, as originally an- nounced. The change was made in order that the morning session might be long enough for all papers to be read, and the final business finished. It is expected that the convention will take its final ad- journment about 1 o'clock, the delegates leaving Birmingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
Effects of Storm.

"On account of the gull storm of the 27th and 18th of September, Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana and Arkansas have suffered a loss of perhaps half mill lion bales of cotton, and this is a conser- vative estimate of the damage by the storm in these states. Since then, in the states east of the Mississippi In the i'm mediate territory contiguous to the river on the western side, the frost of Wednes- day night has still further increased the loss.
 "So that the present outlook for this years yield is far less than last year, when the commercial crop slightly exceed ed 100000 bales
 What the price is to be for spot cotton for the next ninety days will depend en- tirely upon the attitude of the farmer. If he should market his crop slowly there Is no doubt but that a much higher level of values will obtain from now on. If. on the other hand, he should rush his cot ton to the market he will be able to lower the price of spot cotton in spite of the absolute certainty of short crop. The market is practically in his hands.
 The Boil Weevl.
 Now, l want to call the attention of the farmer in the cotton belt east of the Mississippi to the terrible menace of the boil weevil. Travelling at the rate he is now going, in the next four years he will have covered the entire cotton belt. There seems to be no notice taken of the rapid spread and terrible ravages of this pest. This is partly explainable, perhaps, on the ground that 1t Is an old song. and the weevll has not reached us yet. But 1t is terrible revelation to. those he does reach.
 Therefore. I beg the farmers east of the Mississippi river to begin to prepare for him now by learning to grow and market profitably other crops than cot ton. This, and this only, will find them independent when the weevil does come. Throughout the west as well the east the farmers are organizing, building ware houses for the protection of cotton from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
THE WEATHER.

Alabama-Fair and warmer Friday and Saturday; variable winds, mostly east. Mississippi-Far and warmer Friday, Saturday increasing cloudiness, light to fresh east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
Circuit Court Docket.

The following docket is set for today:
 ". NJ and E. P. Hale vs. Jonas Schwab company. damages; Peter Paris vs. James F. Johnson, attachment; Planters Cotton Seed and Crushing association vs. J. c. Cross, assumpst board of trustees of erts, ejectment; board of trustees of Uni versity of Alabama vs Joseph Jackson, ejectment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
Criminal Court Docket.

The following docket is set for today in Ehe first division of the crIi6inal court i: Wash Kelly. 1sham Roe5uck, W,l Allen Nose Clay, Joshua Bowie, Rufus Chew James Harper. Allen Meadows.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-10-09
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Contratistas de factorlas completes incIuy

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
Sent to Asylum.

The Trades Unionist, the official
organ of the Central Labor Union,
Washington Branch of American Fed.
Grafton of Labor. published a Wash.
intgon, ID. O.. January %, contains
the following.
We clip the following paragraph
from Union Printers Home notes in
The Labor News, Colorado Springs.
Colo. Mr.. Hanlon, up to five years
ago, was an employee of the First
Division, g. p. o., and disappeared
from this city after his discharge at
that time Samuel O. HanloD. of
Denver Union. No. 40, for several
years resident of the Home, has been
removed to the Hospital for the In.
same, at Pueblo Mr.. Hanlon is sub.
ject to epiletic fits. and while in them
he sometimes works in commissions
for Two or three hours, frequently in
fiicting injury on himself. The man.
agement concluded to remove him to
the hospital at Pueblo. where they
have all the facilities to care for such
cases.
Mr.. Hanlon is native Of this city.
He is an old typo aud worked here
for number of years before securing
a Government position in Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
A NICE LINE or SPORTS.
Benny Franklin Defeated at The
Colonial-Hits Referee.

The police broke mp what had heen
scheduled for the star bout in last
nights athletic carnival at the Colo
NAL Theatre. This had been announced
as l0-round go between James Du-
ohesney of the Navy, and Benny
Franklin, of Baltimore, the referee,
Ewing said to be Franklin's own
trainer. was compelled to give the de.
cision TO the local boy at the end Of
the fifth round, because of most
obvious foul.
franklin promptly smashed the ref
cree in most highly sportsman-li like
manner, whereupon Chief Hahn took
a corner in the affair and ended 1t
then aud there. Franklin did not
show the same spirit from the first
that his opponent evinced. Professor
Steffen, of the Naval Academy. had
ably refereed the wrestling contest,
which immediately preceded the fea.
ture OF the evening and was the choice
of the house and of the local man for
the sparring con test. Franklin got off
something TO the effect that Duches-
ney N light just as we'll want his father
to referee, wherenpon the professor
took his seat once more in disgust and
the audience howled. 1t was after
this that the local man suggested that
anyone who would suit his opponent
was satisfactory to him.
The real star bout of the evening
was the wrestling contest between
Shad Link, of Baltimore, and Mike
Courtney, OF New York. Link won
two falls and the match in about %
minutes of hard wrestling. He was
very much handicapped by having
his right hand injured here in his
bout with "a bull some time ago in
splints. In spite of that he forced
every moment of the fighting and
we'll deserved the victory he won.
The preliminaries were between Hub
bard and CLANCY and two marines In
the local bout Hubbard won.
The battle royal between four ne.
groes apparently was the most enjoy.
able feature of the evening, but ii Ger.
tanly has no niche in any contest
which takes place under the name
sport, and should locally, at least, be
suppressed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Grand Fairy Pantomine to Be Per-
formed In The Colonial.

A full rehearsal of the above panto-
mine took place yesterday afternoon.
1t brings into play more than one hun
dred performers. and promises to be
very beautiful.
The scene is Fairy land, when Ii
tania, the Fairy Queen, summons her
attendants, is especially lovely, and
the various fancy dances are we'll
done by those taking part. The whole
performance is being produced under
the direction of a professional stage
manager. who is employed for the
purpose Of developing all the best
scenic effects.
The Grand Regent of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution. Mrs.
Donald Mclean, herself a Marylander,
has written to each chapter in the
United States inviting them to assist
in the accomplishments of a national
project, and il was originally intend
ed by the ladies who are getting up
the play TO celebrate George Washing
toms birthday, but as the Colonial
Theatre could not be obtained for the
22nd instant the nearest available
date TO this, Damc the 10th instant,
was secured. and it was decided TO
present the above spectacular play
as something entirely novel to many Of
the citizens of Annapolis
1t has been performed in Redmond,
Roanoke and Cincinnati with great
success. A large number of the col
{ &c men at st Johns are 60 take
part aud it is intended to divide the
proceeds so that the Athletic Associa-
tion of st. JOINTS COLLEGE may obtain
half share Tickets are now on
sale at Feldmeyr's drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
Surprised By Friends.

A very delightful surprise party was
given TO Miss Margaret Russell by
her friends last evening. After play
were invited into the dining room,
where they partook of an abundance
of good things. Among those present
were Misses Margaret Russell. Ruby
Hollebaugh, Julia Walsh, Mamie
Bowman, Elizabeth Wells. Margaret
Chalmers, Stella Trott, Helen Trott,
Nora a mos, Margaret Howard, Rhea
Smith, Annie Stallings, Doris
Thomas, Eleanor Stewart. Margaret
CLARK, Irine Gottlieb. Rachel Fench.
Masters Willie Hollebaugh, Leonard
Walsh. Henry French, Richard HYDE.
Jerome Smith, Winfield Russell, Josiah
Walker, kenza Moore. Myron RolIman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
For School Improvement.

The School Improvement Associa-
ton of Anne Arundel County. which
was organized on December IS, will
hold its next meeting in the Court
House tomorrow at 10 a. m. The
principal speakers of the morning will
be Governor Warfield, State Superin-
tendent M. Bates Stephens and DR..
Simpson, county superintendent of
Carroll county. In tile afternoon there
will be a general interchange of views
Of the trustees and teachers, and
plans win be proposed and considered
for perfecting the organization of
boards of district trustees. 1t is ex-
peoted that much good will result from
this organization and everyone who
As interested in public education is
urged TO be present at tomorrow S
meeting.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
Woman Talks on Missions.

At last nights prayer m Getting of
College Avenue Baptist Church, Mrs.
Stevens, Of Burman, India, gave a
most illuminating and profitable nd
dress on Baptist mission work in that
quarter of the globe Mrs. Stevens is
the wife of DR.. Stevens. who since
1865, has been under appointment Of
the American Baptist Missionary
Union as missionary in Burmah Mrs
Stevens has been associated with her
husband III most succ essful missionary
endeavor ever since he first entered
upon his work. She is visiting her
son, Professor Stevens, of tile Naval
Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
Mrs. Warfield Entertains Friends
at Thursday Reception.

Mrs. Warfeld, wife of the Governor.
held her usual Thursday afternoon re-
ception yesterday az the Executive
Manson. There were large mum.
Der of callers. Mrs. Warfield was as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. Tilghman,
wife of the Secretary of State, Col.
Oswald Tilghman, Snd Mrs. John
Nicholson Magruder.
In the dining room Mrs Daniel r
Randall poured chocolate. Mrs Full
lam, wife of Captain w. f. Fullam,
served ices; Miss Marion Hopes. of
Philadelphia, niece of the Governor.
served bouillon, and Mrs. MagIuder,
wife of Judge Daniel r. MaRruder,
served salad. The decorations in the
drawing room were La France roses
in the dining room, white hyacinths
aud in the hall lilies.
Mrs. Warfield, the charming hostess
she always is. received III handsome
white orgaBdie with pink rosebuds
and sprays of green leaves outlined
throughout the mesh. The bodice WAS
garnished with lace and green velvet.
Mrs. Tilghman wore black silk and
lace; Mrs. John r. Magruder. black
silk aud dull jet garniture; Mrs. Full
lam wore an exquisite gown of dresden
silk with beautiful lace trimming
Mrs. Daniel r. Magruder, black lace
over white satin, Miss hopes. black
net over silk; Mrs. Daniel II. Ran
dall's gown was handsome all-over
cream lace over silk with turquois
velvet.
These Thursday receptions at the
Executive Mansion are very popular
and numerous callers delight on these
occasions to meet and greet the State &
charming hostess.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
Clemency For Mldshipman.

Secretary BoBaparte has recommend.
ed to the President, through the De.
partment of Justice, that Midshipman
Miller. of Kentucky. sentenced to dis.
missal from the Naval Academy for
hazing, be rardoned. Midshipman
Miller stood near the head of his
class and the evidences at his trial
showed that he had done a great deal
during his career at the Academy to
Lut down hazing. The offense of
which he was convicted was shown to
be OF mild form, without brutality
or intention of cruelty. it is hoped
by the friends Of Midshipman Miller
that he will be restored to duty in
the navy and allowed to graduate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02
He SAW HIS SHADOW SURE.
Ground hog Goes Back And Bad
Weather Is to Follow.

Today was ground hog day aud his
hogship came, saw and conquered
The day was bright and olear-sun-
shiny with a stiff breeze and keen.
biting atmosphere. At O'Clock this
morning the temperature was 20 de-
grees, twelve below freezing. Last
night ice formed In all exposed places,
aud there YVES very perceptible drop
In temperature shortly after midnight.
As the day was clear, Mr.. Ground
hog saw his shadow and went back
into his hole 6according to o time
honored tradition) and there will con.
sequently be six weeks of bad weather.
according to the grounding real
winter has begun and there will now
% surfeit of rain, hail snow and
sleet and possibly bljzzards. Had to-
Gay been cloudy, the ground hog
would not have seen his shadow, ard
Il would have meant a continuation
of mild winter.
Many people pin their faith to the
pround-hog as a weather prognostica-
tor. especially residents Of the rural
districts. a least. the ground hog is
running opposition to the Weather
Bureau. bat not e &c beaten ia tn
race lbp Weather Bureau today, hav-
ing alFe 'dy predicted clear weather
and knowing tA,i ;he ground. hog
would do his slsa0w stunt, turned on
the cold spigot and gave real win
teg's day today. ice. coated, frost.lined,
er;nine-t trimmed. ward wide and
guaranteed rot 10 slfiEk or crack
when STATED upoB.
The Weather Bureau knows a thing
Or two and usually keeps its weather
eye open. 1t does not IN cad 20 DO
caught mapping, tsel / it has a rival
ia the ground-hof. Hence today S
cold spell with 4 big &c" in the Ie.
fTigerating process.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-02

The rectory of st. Anne's is ALWAYS
open to friends and parishioners and
the beloved rector and his Charming
wife are always glad to welcome them.
One day in the week however on
Thursday, Mrs. McComas is always
at home to callers. Yesterday she
was assisted by her cousin, Miss
Spencer, who poured tea. There were
many callers between the hours of four
ami six.