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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Laughter.

Children, have you ever seen a dog.
cat or bird laugh7
Now, many of you are laughing at this
question, but I'll make you serious by
telling you that the dog. cat and the
bird are laughers, and gay ones, too.
IL you have a pet dog call him to
you and pat him on the head, and how
he will laughl-yes, laugh with all his
might, and-taill
There, it's out. 1t Is with his tall that
the dog laughs. When he Is little bic
pleased he wags his tail a little bit
that Is, he LAUGHS a little bit. IL he
Is made very >happy-petted more than
usual, he will laugh his tall almost OF
In his gayety.
And 1t is the same way that old pussy
cat laughs, too. Watch her play with a
poor, hapless mouse lover whose capture
she is SO pleased) and see how she
switches her mirth- provoked tail about
from side to side. striking 1t tap-tap on
the floor by way OF emphasis. And when
she plays with her kittens her jolly tall
keeps moving In merry laughter all the
while, as do the funny little tails OF the
laughing kittens.
The birds laugh with both wings and
tail. On a warm spring day watch them
at their frollc In the trees and grass.
They will dart hither and thither In the
very ecstasy of fun and play and perch
on the boughs to give vent to their
laughter, which Is produced by quick
tapping Of their wings and rising Of their
tails.
so, you see, the power of laughter is
not given TO the human family alone. for
animals and birds know how TO express
their happiness through "a merry, merry
laugh" MARY GRAHAM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Legend of the Earth When
Young.

LITTLE PEEPS INTO MYTHOLOGY.
In the long, long ago-so long ago that
the time cannot be estimated by figures
the earth had not yet taken on form, but
was a dark, seething mass which whirled
through space. 1t was Mt this period that
the ancient Greeks spoke of 1t as Chaos.
Legend says the water, land and sky
were mixed together IN one shapeless
conglomeratlon. Darkness prevailed ana
confusion reigned. No stars nor moon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
cAITFoRTIA ToURs.


The Southern Railway offers two high
class tours TO and through California and
return under personal escort from Wash
ington, leaving Washington February Sth
and March Sth, 1906, the tours being in
charge Of an agent whose frequent trips
over the entire route enable him to de-
scribe with interesting detail every feature
pertaining thereto either travelling or at
stop-over points. Opportunity to see the
National Capitol withits diplomatic, social
or legislative functions, two days at New
Orleans, one day at San Antonio. one at
III Paso to see Juarez, Old Mexico, then
California from Redlands to San Fran
cisco in the green season when it is most
attractive In climate and fora. The
California Coast Line with its exquisite
marine views. Old missions and an in
fnity Of interesting detail. The return
is through Salt Lake Colorado, and
Chicago. with appropriate stops. Tickets
may be purchased from eastern points for
round trip, joining the tour at Washing
ton. For detailed information write or
call on Charles l.. Hopkins, district pas
senqer agent, Southern Railway, S2S
Chestnut street. Philadelphia, Pas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
Mr.. BONAPARTE PRESENT
Ine Secretary Of the Navy Delivered
10 Oas Hundred and One Members
Their Coveted Diplomas.
SCENE WAS A BEAUTIFUL ONE
But the Traditional Cayetv
Was Lacking.
FULLY $500 VISITORS lNATTEaDANCE
Associated rress Dispatch BY specIal wire,

'''-" 'iea7 binpAlcl py Special WireS
Annar oils, Md, Feb. l2.-Tbe
career Of the class of 1905 at the Naval
Academy was brought TO its close
oincially In the magnificent new atmorv
tbs morning, when Secrstary OF the
Navy Charles j. bonapaTte delivered
TO lOl members OF the class their
coveted dir Tomas in the presence of
fully 200 persons.
10 the large crowd we're the families
and friends of the graduates, from ali
over the country, and, while not
marked with the ioyousuess of similar
occasins IN the past, the scene was an
Impressive and beautiful one.
Inc speech OF the Secretary did not
reiei 10 any way to the present oondi.
lions az the academy, which have ma
tefialy Affected the traditional eayety
Of the occasion and cast q damper over
the whole weeK ceremonies. His
address was briei and immediately fol-
lowed the opening prayer, by CharIain
Ill. ID. Clark, U. s. N.
At the conclusion uf his remarks,
the Secretary received the diploma OF
MidshiFman Allan Chsntery from
Lieutenant Commander MaRruder. who
drew IL from the pile of sheepskins on
the table in front Of him. The other
star members, who headed the class,
next received theirs in the order 10
which they stood in the final examina-
tion. The diplomas Of other graduates
we're next drawn at random, aud as
each youth stepped forward and re-
ceived his reward and q hand rlasr
from the Secretary there was a round
Of applausle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
ODD METHODS OF EXERCISE.

llt-hlta
Most people who have passed their
first youth discover that some particu
lar form Of exercise suits them better
than any other and often end by be-
coming devoted TO that special exer
else. In a few cases hobbies Of this
kind develop in such peculiar fashion
as to be worthy Of record.
An example IN point iH that Of a
well-known Londoner recently retired
from the active management OF an
enormous business which is still in
existence and undertakes contracts for
almost every government in the world.
This gentleman when residing in his
London house gets up early, takes a
bath, then goes to bed again for two
hours. lie rises a second time,
partakes Of light refreshments and then
puts on very heavy clothes. Though be
has splendid carriages OF his own. an OF
dinafy four.wheel cab is called and
waits at the door. IL is the butler g
duty to find cut the exact direction
Of the wind and when this has been
ascertained the gentleman gets into
the cab and drives as near as may bs
exactly into the eye Of the wind for "A
distance of precisely two miles. lie
then gets out and walks home with
the wind at his back at a measured
pace, the cab following close behind.
This same gentleman has at his
country home an asphalted walking
track precisely two miles long. AT
certain distances are small rest houses,
in each of which is to be found a
goodly stock OF umbrellas and mackin-
tosbes, as we'll as refreshments solid
and LIQUID. lie himself walks round
| this track every morning and expects
all his guests to do the same. If II
rains they are, Of course, always within
reach Of shelter and can either wait
1 tilI tharain osaEas8 or continue undei
cover OF maokintoe or umbrella.
Another wealthy LondOner, who is
perhaps one of the busiest men alive
declares that be has no time for TAX
ing ordinary exercise sufficient 10 keel
him in proper health and condition.
| He has, however, discovered substi
tute. Every morning be is driven ts
the house Of a vell-known electrioa
specialist, and there receives half az
hour of electrical message. This, h'
declares, is worth two hours Of any
other form Of exercise, and his appear
ance seems to confirm his statement.
There are instances OF men who's
only exercise is taken in the hours C
darkness. An eccentric millionair'
who has a villa al Oimiez, on thl
Riviera, fears the light Of day as b.
would ths plague owing to a witch
prophecy, and walks out only at night
a closed and shutteTed carriage Away
in attendance lest any accident nigh
possibly delay him till the dreaded
dawn.
A wealthy American, Jchn Kamsler
who lives near Detroit, has bad
tteadmill fitted in his house. Ih
story is that many years ago he wa
imprisoned for an offence Of which b
was innocent. lie found the tTeadmil
such a splendid form Of exercise tha
after be was released be had one con
structed for bis private use ana ever
day takes two half hours uron tn
machine. lie declares that there J
nothing like it for keeping dow
weight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
USES FOR CHICKEN FEATHERS,
Indianapolis News.

Indianapolis News
One turkey supplies more different
grades OF feathers than a seasons re-
GENTS OF turkeys show different grades
of turkeys, and although hse cents
pou nd ooverI the range Of difference
in value Of the toughest old tom tur-
KEYS and the rlumpest young hen, the
feathers sell nt live cents a pound for
the body feathers up to 40 cents a
pound for the fine tail feathers.
Local poultTy men sort six TO eight
orndes Of turkey feathers and the buy
era make esen more assortments, the
feathers being used for as manykdiher-
ent purposes. The small body feathers,
which are used for pillows and feather
beds. are worth nbout i've cents pound
for common mixed. White feathers are
worth more, according 10 grade, bring
inc generally about three times the
prioe paid for mixed feathers.
The hne tail feathers used for
busters are kept separate and sell Tor
about 40 cents a pound ana the
"skirtu feathers are worth nearly ~
much. The wing and "point" feathers
are also carefully saved and sold
| 10 manufacturers Of featherbone and
other substitutes for whalebone, and
the larger ones find their way TO milli-
uers. alter being made over, cleaned
and dyod. Some of the small feathers
are made up into artificial bird
breasts and tails that adorn countless
bonuets. They may cause the bonnet
owners q twinae Of conscience for wear
ipo suoh n beautiful bird when, in
/ reaiity, they are wearing a bunch OF
olevefly arranged chicken OF turkey
ieatnera o-
Duck feathers are worth about 30
cents a pound and goose feathers
range from GO cents a pound for white
10 50 cents for mixed. Dealers say the
uriuoipal reason that goose and duck
feathers are worth more than the
finest turkey and chicken feathers is
that. aside from being tuiier, there
is an absence of odor to them that
cannot be overcome entirely in chicken
and turkey feathers. The reason
that white chicken and turkey feathers
are worth more than mixed, however,
is that they are available Tor mix
ing with the better grades for pill
lows.
tho five 10 ten cents a pound class,
10 he used for cheap feather BEDS ano
pilloWs, the white feathers being saved
sepnrate and bringing good Ere
MUM over the mixed grades. Fine
tail end wing feathers are saved sep
arate. selling as high as 40 cents.
Feathers shipped from this market
are packed 10 bales of 200 pounds OF
in ak foot eaoks. The tail and wing
feathers are usually packed IN boxes
AMI sometimes tied in neat bundles;
Five chickens will give q pound
Of feathers, and with lndianapoli.
firms Killing two to three thousand
chickens a day for home CONSUMPTION
and shipment this market has nearly
two tons Of feathers a week TO sell
A weeks output can be packed 10
twenty bales, A15x3 fest each but y
ths feathers we're left lose they
, w1uld ill house.
. A siagle carload Of feathers shippeo
10 Cincinnati yesterday contained
about elk tons. They cost the shippei
more than 600. Cincinnati Ane
Chicago are good buyers Of all grades
of feathers, most Of the local snip
, ments going to those cities
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
A ROUGH VOYAGE.

Schooner Joel sheppard Had Rough Ex-
perience Along the Coast.
The three masted sch ooner oel Shep-
pard, Captain j. Il. MaRee, master,
was towed 60 the yards Of the American
Oar ana Foundry Co., late yesterday
afternoon, by the tug Madeira, from
the BfeakWater. The vessel was laden
with yellow pine which will be used
at the local plant ia car and boat
building. Captain MaRee went to
Philadelphia 70 see the owners Of the
vessel. The first mate, John ID.
Catherine, stated this morning that
the vessel had a rough voyage going
south and vas in the teeth OF hurri-
canes all the way down, and on the re-
turn trip ran into q severe gale of
Frying Pan Shoals, where an attempt
was made to anchor the vessel. Both
anchors we're let 90 and both, wit b
several hundred fathoms of chain,
we're lost. The gale was from the north
east and serious consequences we're
feared. The vessel went on the shoals,
but was pulled of by a tug without Sc
rious damage. Later sne was towed to
Norfolk, Va, where new anchors and
chains we're secured and the vessel
started on her northern trip.
When of Winter Quarter Shoals an
other hurricane struck the boat and
although bufeted about che managed
to reach the Delaware RreaHwateI
under tow. At the BreakwAter the
Maceirh took hold and &C further
/ trouble was experienced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
saveIyour Strength

To do things then, in the easiest possible
manner. with the least outlay, the greatest
economy of strength is the prime secret oi
endurance. But this Of itself is an art.
Most peopleare so accustomed TO prodi-
gal expenditure Of force in tile ordinary
acts OF everyday life that in walking,
standing, shaking hands, handling knife
and fork and similar acts, they use up an
amount of energy which, by actual
measurement, have found TO be from
three TO twenty times more than necessary
Think Of the result upon the health, power,
endurance and general efficiency OF the
man who can save from two-thirds TO
nipeteen-twentieths Of the energy be ha-
bitually expendsl--W. r. G. Latson, NJ
d.. in The Outing Magazine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
DIETARY STANDARDS.
whas Observation Indicates TO be the Az
eragc Man. Daily Hood Need.

what Observation Indicate. 10 be the Az
erage Man. Daily Hood Need.
Russell n. Chitendon la tho Century
Accepting the daily dietary stand
ards previously enumerated, and which
are based upon observations az TO
what people are accustomed C. con.
sumo. il is plain that the average man
doing from light to moderate muscu-
iar work must take each day arproxi-
mntely ll6 grams of proteid matter
us grams OF uitrogenl, with sufficient
fat and carbohydrate TO yield total
fuel value of 1850 large calories.
The usual proportion Of cnrbohy drate
lmostly starchy foodl is about 500
grams TO 5000 grams of fat. ln other
words. the average man needs, accord
ing 90 the above, hypothesis, approx
mately 100 grams OF pIoteid, 900 grams
Of carbohydrate and CO grams of fat
for his daily ration. Ia order 20 OBJ
tain these amounts OF nutrients he
vould require, per day, thIee-iourths
of pound of ordinary roast beef, enc
pound of boiled potato, one hall pound
OF white broad and one. fourth OF a
pound of butter. Naturally, much
/ greater variety of food might be
adopted with the same nutritiYe values
as the above; but these figures wall
suffice to give some impression Of the
/ quantities Of ordinary cooked food
stuiIs required to yield the nitrogen
and the total fuel value called for by
the above standard dietary.
A more elaborate diet, one In large
measure free from meat and having
ESSENTIALLY the same content of nitrogen,
and with total fuel value Of approx
mately 5000 caiories, would be as fol-
lows; Fried hominy, six ounces
syrup, three ounces; baked potato,
eight ounces; butter, one and one hall
ounces BAKED spaghetti, ten ounces
mashed potato, en- ounces; boiled tur'
nip, six ounces bread, two ounces
apple sauce, eight ounces; apple tapi-
oca pudding, II ounceai iried sweet
potato, eight ounces; fried bacon, one
ounce; fruit jam, four ouncesi coieei
one and one-hali pintsi and tea, three
iouTths OF a pint. Such diet, owing
TO its vegetable nature and lack of con
centration, is naturally quite yolum
inous. A greater concentration o
diet is easily obtained by Replacement
OF a portion Of the vegetable mattel
10y meat; and this the ordinary man
with his highly developed palate, ueu
ally prefers to do, because Of the 10
creased haycr which his acquired tastl
new calls for. Further, the resource
at the command Of the civilized mai
render possible great Vafietyin mat
ters Of diet; but whatever the ohlrac
ter Of the daily food, OF however gTea
the number and variety of the ingre
dients, it will be found that tue nitro
gen content and fuel value Of the dail
food OF mankind will In general cor
respond In large measure to the dietar.
standards usually adopted thiouRhou
the civilized world.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
Personal.


Col. j. L. Smith il ON an extended
trip South.
Mrs. Frank Sharp has returned from
Georgetown.
James @. Hinkson is on a trip to
Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Walter Nelson spent Saturday
IN Philadelphia.
Miss Blanche Whitcraft spent Sun
day at Singerly, Nd.
Charles Walton Of Iron Hill will 60
to Florida this week.
Miss Mary Messiclzof Seafrd is visit
ing friends IN this city.
Leon Walters Of Oxford, Pa, is the
guest OF friends in this city.
Mrs. May Sharpe of Lewes is the
guest Of friends in this city.
Miss Hilda Spear is the guest Of
relatives at Chestertown, Md.
Mrs. Virginia L. Culbertson is the
guest of friends in Baltimore.
Miss Eta Cam is the guest Of
friends at Chester Heights, Pa.
Miss Lulu Hines is the guest OF
Mrs. Guy Turner Of Morton, Nd.
Miss Mary Watson Of Oxford, Pa,
is the guest Of friends in this city.
Miss Mollie Vansant is the guest OF
MIS-. Eta Lane Of Kennedyville, Nd.
Mrs. L. Olmstead Of Tioga is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. Amanda FerusRon.
Miss Nita Howarth Of Chester. ID
the guest Of Miss Mabel HiTons in this
city.
Mrs. Charles Phillips and son,
Elmer, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ler Of Dover.
Mrs. Matte Ebrieht of this city ha,
been the guest of Miss Lulu Muloer o.
Easton, Nd.
James Monroe Of Wilkes Barre is the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. William James
OF this city.
William II. Tucker spent SATURDAY.
and Sunday in Philadelphia and Nor
iistcwn, Pa.
Mrs. Hiram White spent Sunda,
with her sister, Mrs. Annie Boyd o
RoxborouRh, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Cove Everett o
Galena, Nd, are the guests Of rela
tives in this city.
j. M. Toy Of Seattle, Wash. ,is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Toy, of this city.
Miss Maggie Morton OF Oxford, Pa.
is the guest of Miss Margaret l.
Rogers OF this city.
Miss Anna Neese OF Lancaster, Pa.
Is the guest Of Miss Pauline Null o
62i West Ninth strest.
Miss Edith Hastings of Phil8del
phia, spent Saturday and Sunday wit
her brother of This CITY.
Miss Laura Hoagland and Mis-
Adella Creamer spent Saturday an
Sunday at Millersivlle, Pa.
Rev. 4. Snowden Thomas, formerl
OF this city, but now of Philadelphia
is the guest Of friends in this city.
l.. A. Bertolette OF the Robele
Piano Co. is III with grip. he ha
been confined to the house for sevcra
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Redmile an
Master Charles Redmile have returne
from a visit to relatives in Washing
ton, ID. q.
Rosanna Dixon, coloIed, is seriousl
III. She has been an inmate of tn
Sliah Ann White Home for sewers
years. She is we'll aud favorahly known
3 Mrs. John Palmer, Jr., 1900 Della
ware avenue, who has returned fror
Ne burg, albany and New YORK,
confined to the house with a severe &C
and sore throat.
Frank Turner. formerly Of this city
who is now connected with the Wesi
eIn Department OF the DUPONT PoWds
Co., and situated in San francesca
CAL, is here on a visit. He will Il
turn to the west in a few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
sMALL TIaE. aaEAr ExoIrEMENT
Mysterious Blaze Under John Romans
Fruit Stand at Sixth and Market

Mysterious Blaze Under John Romans
Fruit Stand at Sixth and Market
Streets
A hre Of unknown origin broke out, at
y O'Clock today, under John Roman s
fruit stand, az the southwest corner OF
sixth and Market streets. but was quickly
extinguished and did no damage.
The fire was discovered by Joseph
Roman. son Of the proprietor. who was in
charge Of the stand and young Roman
notified Frank Howard. a youth. who was
nearby. The latter turned in an alarm
from fire box No. y. and the district COM
panes responded. but the fire was sub
dped before their arrival by Howard and
Roman. The alarm caused great deal
OF excitement, and as Il WIS about II
o'clock a large crowd quickly collected.
The stand is over an areawayl on the
sixth street side of the building. and the
fire was among some boxes therein. Roman
says he has no idea how the fire started.
As the Delaware Fire Co.'s truck was
being drawn up Sixth street hill at King
street a Shoe was torn from foot oil one
OF the horses
A slight fire occurred about 10 O'Clock
this morning in the house No. 4l2 Union
street, occupied by William l.. Riley and
his family The Union Fire Co. responded
To still alarm and eNtinguished the blaze.
The damage was slight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
THE ICE HARVEST.

To-day was busy time with farmers and
Others who have not yet harvested their
ice On the Burr dam, about a quarter
of a mile above Kennett Square, Pa, a
horse, with plow, was started yesterday
shortly after a. m, and the cutting con-
tinued until dark The Pocono Ice Co.
sent 26 men yesterday afternoon TO old
Hibernia. now known as Cedar Knoll,
and Samuel 4. Ogden, secretary and trea-
surer OF the company, took 80 men with
him on the 7.32 train this morning and
30 more are scheduled to go up later in the
dav
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
'sIMILAR TO GlLLESPIE'S
n is The Result Of the Complaint
Iaipsl Conditions 10 West Virginia,
Rnt That State is Not Mentioned.
|uR. HEPBURN ABLE TO ATTEND
e,aeoh by Lodge on the Rail-
road Rate Question.
rHE AUDIENCE FILLED THE GALLERIES
-, DIsnatoh bv sneclal Wire.

.....,sd Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
W.sbiuston, FEB. y. -FoT the first
,;ms in two weeks, Mr.. Hey yhurn was n
n sest when the Senate was called to
.,dsr today. His absence had been
.'rssd b, an attack OF appendicitis,
I'm sbloh he has almost reoot cred.
N lillman rel ortsd from the com
uit,ss On Interstate commerce a Teso-
rtou for the Investigation Of Tail-
,o,ds. similar to that proposed by Nj.
eillsspie in the House. IL pToposes
~ ,nyestieation OF the control oil the
.rtnnt of coal and is the result Of the
,mplaint against conditions IN West
'Vifsiuia, but that State Is not specifi-
|,,ily mentioned in the resolution.
7Nr Tillman took the matter before
he COMMITTEES today. and it ordered
favorable report, so that, instead of
merely introducing this resolution, as
N had Intended, he was enabled to
r,ssent it with the committee's favor
,ble rspott. He gave notice that later
n the day be would ask the Senate
f "a take up the resolution with view
70 action upon It.
/ WIi LhhA AaAA AN'tH AN- % " AANAA 'NA
Of the committee on privileges and
Elections. and Nj. Frazier was desig-
rs,ed to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Lodge next addressed the Senate
% the railroad rate question. lie
'poke to Mr.. Clay's resolution on that
nbjeot and was listened to by an au-
aienee that filed the galleries.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A new gaVel was Dedicated to the
memory Of Lincoln by Speaker Cannon
saay in opening the House, and the
birthday anniversary Of the marty red
President was remembered in the
prayer Of the chaplain.
representative Longworth, who WAS
onhned 70 his residence last week be-
cause Of illness, was- present in the
House today aud vas warmly congIatu-
hied.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
NO ooMMIssIoE AsIYET.

H. @. Conrad Not Yet omcially Notified
Of His appointment as Postmaster.
Henry O. Conrad has not yet received
his commission as postmaster of Whining
ton. WheiNeeen today Mr.. Conrad said
he did not know when the commission
would arrive. He said he would announce
his appointment Of assistant postmaster
as soon as official notice of his appoint
ment in the way of the commission, is
received from Washington. Postmaster
Heald will continue in charge Of the Office
until Mr.. Conrad s commission arrives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-12
OBITUARY

The funeral OF MRS. Jeanette Nam
mels. widow OF Gottlieb Mammeie,
took place yesterday .ternoon from hef
iats residence, l25 west Eighteenth
street. The services were conducted at
the house by Rev. Paul lsenschmid
ard interment was made in the family
Mot at Old Sweoes cemetery. Inc at
Tendance of relatives and friends was
verv large. The floral tributes were
numerous The pall-beaEers we're Fred
srick Hilbiber, George Steib, Gottlieo
Seidell, William Weisshar and George
/. Yeaser.