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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
DISEASE OF BULLETS IN WAR.
Proportion of Deaths From These
Causes in Recent Campaigns.

From the London Hospital.
"It ia a commonplace of history. cor
| roborated and confirmed by the expert
ences of almost every campaign, alike in
civilized and in uncivilized countries. nc
! less in modern than in ancient times, that
disease is a more potent element of war
fare than the weapons Of the enemy. So
| writes Dr.. Thomas F. Dewar in an adj
mirable essay.
1t is a surprising circumstance that, In
spite of the general recognition accorded
by history to the influence of epidemic
disease in swaying the fortunes of q cam
paign in spite of the immense power for
the mitigation of such diseases which the
advance of bacteriology and epidemiology
has put within our reach. so little serious
effort has been expended against the pes
tilences particularly typhoid fever ana
dysentery) which have always stalked in
the wake of armies in the field How
different has been our success In prevent
ing in practice diseases which are pre-
eminently preventable in theory, is shown
by the recent record Of the South African
war This campaign extended over a
period of thirty-three months Precise
figures are not yet available, but DR..
Dewar considers that it may be said that
the death rate from disease was ~ per
1000 of the total number of troops en-
gagged while the death rate from wounds
was u per 1000. Excluding cases of imme-
diately fatal wounds 1t appears that the
cases admitted to hospital for sickness
outnumbered those admitted for wounds
by no less a margin than 20 to !.
If our own experience is not convincing
enough. there is no lack of confederation.
Among the French troops engaged In the
Crirnea 1900 died of disease and but
10000 of wounds; in the French expedition
to Madagascar in 1895 only seven men
were killed by the enemy, but out OF a
total OF 5000 engaged there fell to mala-
dies contracted on service no fewer than
1900 or almost 80 per cent.
Upon two occasions only does history
tell of a campaign in which the disease
death rate was lower than the wound
death rate. OF these occasions the first
was the Franco Prussian war of 1901,
during which the deaths from disease
amounted to 1876 per 1000, while the deaths
from wounds reached 1871 per 1000 This.
however Is explained by the author of
the essay under notice on the score of
the brevity of the campaign, the constant
movement of the troops and the favorable
character of the season of the year. None
of these benign characteristics marked
the second and great exception to the
rule the present army of Japan.
Throughout a long and arduous cam
paign. conducted under climatic condi-
lions of quite exceptional rigor, the Jap
anese are reckoned to have lost by sick
ness 1880 men, as against 57,l50 killed in
battle or subsequently dead of injury.
Much remains to be done before we can
hope to vie with the excellence of the
military hygiene of the aJpanese, and all
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
Lamentable Ignorance.

From the Buffalo Evening News.
1t was visiting day at the kindergarten
and the young teacher was proud of her
little pupils they went through their
drills and exercises and beamed with
pleasure at the appreciation shown by the
visitors, who applauded generously. Then
came the lesson and the teacher an
nounced the subject.
Children she said, today we are
going to learn about the cat, and / want
you to tell me what you know about it.
Tommy, how many legs has the cate"
-Four replied Tommy, proudly con-
scious of rectitude.
yes, and Daisy, what else has the
cat?''
CLAWS an TAIL" murmured Daisy.
shyly
Various other portions of feline anato-
my were ascertained and finally the in
structress turned to one of the latest ac-
questions to the kindergarten and said
sweetly:
Now, Mary. can you tell me whether
the cat has fur or feathers?"
With scorn and contempt mingled with
a vast surprise, Mary said
Gee, teacher. amt you never seen a
cat?''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
STREET EXTENSION
TO IMPROVE CITY
Twentieth Street to be Opened
to Railroad
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Citizens of Filth Ward VIII Hold Mass
Meeting Thursday Night to sue-
eest Donaldson's Successor
In the Council.
IMPROVEMENTS

Ensley, June -(speclal)-The opening
of Twentieth street, north, to the rail-
way as provided at the last meeting of
the City Council, will greatly improve this
section of the city besides adding much
to the convenience of the people who
have business in and about the local man
ufacturing plants and the railway freight
depots
Under the present arrangement with
only Nineteenth street open this thorough
fare is always congested with dtays,
wagons pedestrians and trains.
The opening of Twentieth street will
open way to the rear of most of the
freight depots and will put all this triffc
off the front street, and will mako 1t
more convenient for pedestrians and 9TH
ers compelled to go out Ninteenth street.
The railway companies with tracks
crossing Twentieth street have volunteer
ed to fill in and build up the street across
their tracks and properties if the city
would open the street to their tracks and
the City Council very readily consented
to the proposition The city will at once
begin it's part of the agreement
1t is announced that the Alabama Great
Southern will at an early date erect new
freight depot and this structure will be
planned so as to front Twentieth street,
and for the convenience of traffic from
this side,
Pratt City Improvements.
The city Is doing quite great deal Of
public improvements at the present time
and still more is being planned as soon as
proper details are completed.
Contractor ]. L. Mullarkey is pushing
his sidewalk contracts and is putting sew
eral of the principal streets of the city
in fine condition as to cement sidewalks.
The present contract on which Mr. Null
larkey is engaged is large one and
covers most all the principal streets and
avenues of the city that have not already
been supplied with walks.
Avenue II and Nineteenth street, in the
vicinity Of the new public library, is being
put in good condition and the appearance
is being greatly improved The streets
have been graded and cement sidewalks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
GIFTS IN ABYsslNlA.
Officials viii Take Them If Presented
In Right Way.

From the Youths Companion.
An agent of the British government
who visited Abyssinia some years ago
wished to return the favor of a native
| official by some suitable present. The
| bestowal of this was, however, a matter
| quite beyond the knowledge Of one
! brought up in the court circles of western
| civilization. His experience was in
structiye.
1.-THE arrangement was badly handled
| he says land when l arrived several per-
sons besides the high official were pres
| emit After a few light topics had been
| discussed / mentioned my object in MAX
| ing the visit, and as no offer was made
| to dismiss the bystanders I exhibited my
| donation.
I'm an instant I was aware that had
made false step. frown of mingled
| surprise and indignation clouded the
| hitherto serene brow. and tones of faith
omless integrity declined the proffered
gift while strong inward feeling found
vent in a rocking motion of his body.
"'You have utterly misunderstood me.
| said he The friendliness which l have
| shown you has been extended solely with
| pure motives of kindness to the stranger
| in the land. Devotion to my sovereign
and country is amply repaid by the inter-
nal consciousness of recitude. Your In
| tentions are doubtless good, but greater
| happiness will await me from the knowl-
| edge that you will now recognize how dis
l interested my conduct has BEEN
my offering was firmly waved away,
and for some period his frame continued
, shaken by inward emotion. to the great
edification of the bystanders, whose eyes
| remained fixed on the ground.
at was undoubtedly very discomfiting,
/ and my apologies for so great a mistake
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
For SaIe-1O Acres
In Ensley.
SNAP. SEE
JOHN - WALKER.
Real Estate g Insurance.
e and 18th, Ensley, Ala.

ION the next occasion found the gov
ernor alone, and when I opened the sub
ject on which my visit was founded his
eyes twinkled. and he said:
From the first moment when I saw
you 1 had a presentiment that we were
ordained to be great friends. I do not
know If Europeans have these supersti-
tons. but with us they are general, and
we do not find them deceptive. You may
have heard-and ! am aware it is gener-
ally stated of us by foreigners-that we
are deceltfu and avaricious Do not be-
lieve this; all countries contain bad men.
and your experience has perhaps been I'M
fortunate. But we shall remain always
friends-and what are presents, after all,
but external emblems of esteem?'
There were no difficulties on this occa-
sion. He was obviously much pleased,
and finally said that the blessing of Provi-
dence would be sure to attend the exer-
tons of a man who was thoughtful of the
saddened circumstances of others; and he
was poor, very poor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10

the literature published regarding the
work that has been accomplished with
the drag. BY addressing the secretaries
of these boards, the various bulletins is
sued on the subject can be obtained and
the opinions of men who have had prac-
teal experience can be made available
says June Farming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10

ever Is In charge of the road work to
try it. II this is not practical, the other
solution is to form a good road club, and
to get work started by popular subscrip-
lions. As the middle west is SO much
ahead of the other sections of the coun-
try In this work 1t Is we'll to obtain from
the various state boards of agriculture
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10

All most cordially invited to attend and safely
say you great the scientific
o rergerators.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
The Split Log Road Drag.

in certain sections by the split log drag,
it is certainly the duty of every farmer
In the community TO determine whether
1t can be used In his section, and if so,
try to get the road supervisor or who
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10

is recognized by them perfect refrigeration, and the
show the why the BohnSyphon Refrigerator has take
Come and the Refrigerator iced and stocked in
Demonstration begins at go
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10

The best Rocker for the porch
on the market. We have it in
any color.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-10
Particulars Wanted.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
'Ah. dearest" sighed young Brokeleigh.
~ cannot live without YOU
why not?' aueried the girl with her
obese bank balance. Did you lose your
job?"
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are being laid all round the new building.
A cement walk has also been built from
the street TO the main entrance OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30
a Great Story OF Good Will

Wb4t fine bot ot people there I the wordf
What responsive Nnpatheic bis hearted
aud women herr Ia every civilized Of tho globe
Ten DAYS the STORY American life largely graft fst
nhne gfeei. intense devotion
OF much hv finer side Of Twas spirit put
everyone tor himself aud the devil the hindmost
hut that before earthquake and oonflssatoa
city aud the smashed the ehacklea that
hoaud human hearts
Why the OF humanity the Of the
edy Of the Golden Is the
be torEed into goidcn letters 20 shine for the
I'm sorry" have been wachworda They have tho
rich check loading
Have made the hts small while the
HIS cheeks messages
Have ben preached in puipts the
What do" the hourly query aud answered
hy the millions
GOOD WILL. the written message went With the
blankets Roston
from Seattle The world vept from as
aster. hat stopped loading
coon WILL GOOD WILL
the thrulcs. guarding switches shoseing
eroWdiuS and pushing to hasten h clip 10 the needy
GOOD WILL stood asked for for
benefit performances countless
moved Of a stations and afforded relief OF magnitude
that the world maryeis
Aud that $ the wonderful story Of Frisco
that told BOSTON. Baltimore. Charles
eyrshore MISERY
DE heights Of national calamity
In the face OF commissions that
pSmy great Instincts
cAsmity exemphues proves
sructed IN the image Of his Maker
this good people o
forget n q
a give
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30
Heaven for Old Maids2

Is there no in heaven for old maid" pOmineat
zainiztsF has declaredf
Coming with the soemniy
the which might passahc though ancient
Joke becomes grotes4ue.
Marriage broadening tendencies aud IN It's effeeta da
cipning entirely
vomanf
certainly single from choice snxls
aiways a deliberate
As society the meetings Nheh result IN marriage
purely accidental right him
self blamed taking Of whom she dos
not and Tor whom she does not earof
When sllghngiy Of the t maid aiiude not
much tA her youth without msrryius
TO the chaactersies OF the me- such uudi cold
laacousness nnckiuca which eomradezhp
hut these apply and
ny Is much better than
TO her that heaven BE brought
pFvhenslon
Thousands Of old mazda who through devotion
flee for others application 70 WORK have opportunities
Tor marriage them hY 81
hves bring much Of heaven down 10 earth
oaly the wings lacking them TO Paradise
The preacher Who wouid
little about shat uaalaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

A Syracuse doctor has caused the
arrest OF widow because she
wanted to marrf him The doctor
has set q bad example. II ever
body follows II sell have u build
new JailA.
Anyway. liant a widow cuiitisd to
any pcFaulsttezf
A Unrd frnsn laah Wlss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

There was a tine. began NJ
Rmiihcrn. when a woman had a TT
over a hair that abe found on her
husbands collar or hts arm but
she doesn't iospk for them nos
why aoesna shef" asked the In.
uocvnt Mfa Hmtihurh.
"neeAuss shes too busy looking
after the hairs an her own arm.
replied RmsiheFn. who turned to his
paper and leaaad At the picture u
the short HieeKed Rasata
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

A fall ilns Of notions and general
ary goods constantly on hand ai The
flikh School Stationery ard Motion
store rs q Pike corner Harvard
ave and Pike &c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

q have fwn tieketa for the opera
toHiEht, old man. ana 10 ilke 10
have yna 90 Wtth me
Thanks. bat you'd ouiY b. vast
iuE tho ticket u ou tonf ne daa't
kuoN "a wnfd - italian. and eauld At
understand any Of the songs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

The new groom gave great salts
faction. Ills first great stroke Of
fortune Was 70 cure Miaa Jones 8
fAYufite hunter. fdEettH. after vet
Urinary had gwen the mare 80
Miss Jones' Vas delighted She
made haste "a thank the new groom
and found him with a biz cigar IN
bis mouth aud brandy and soda ~
his side Rather a peculiar sort Of
groom
And his manners throughout their
little talk was extremely elegant
She wondered and asked Burdetf
the cunrhman. where The new groom
had come from
Z think. said nurdett who was
Ia DICKS eonfidenee. that be waa
born a gentleman
Dick accompanied Miss Jones' on
her hunting trips. lie never lost his
head
Then came a Gilman. Mr. GrYee.
a rich sutton for the hand 81 M!an
IoaeH arrived Dick had not figured
0n anything like this. but be NaE
pleased % see that Miss Jones had
no uss fof Mr. Gree. although old
man Jones mauifeaiiy considered
him a future son in Law.
They we're huutsnE when q storm
came up GrYes aud Miss Jones
took shelter in large barn. She
berkun~d the groom 10 enter.
Oh. there IL no room for that fell
ioWi" exclaimed Gryce a wetflms
ssgstg hot Nfsa afss.ts . s.tts. - - s
60 10 towu and salt for as
Dick took the cola. bat he dHin',
50 70 town lie hid himself within
half a dozen yards 81 the barn
Soon he heard an angry voice
heleana my hand ~ once. SIR"
Not until you give me n kiss. s.
Mr. Grrce waa sudecuiy lined and
the neat moment he hit the ground
pick was towering over him in a
furious rage
~if you we're only ny equal e
hosisd erYee
ira hate 10 b.. said Dick. but
heFsn my card
And be handed him one inscribed
Capt Richard Eaoott, {. y. A.
Mlss Jones turned 20 the groom.
Sir. she aid seriously. Why are
You masqusradinEf hot the light
% gratitude Vas Ia her eyea
! don't kuas II Yon will forgive
me miss Dick replied. Il fell In
hove with yea. and did not know
iuS 10 bccome acquainted tnok
fhiH wAy Don't turn from me. Ma
bel u wHa a n1eau thing 70 do
bui just tell me there II a little
hope for me /"
u was wrong ~ you" abe said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Hos many msa there are il IA
Wufla
Who doaze the call ~ duiYs
Bnt answer wtth incredible speed
Tho softer call nf beauty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

ola Jones To Escost's su....
old Jones reared ulsh rse,S s.snss
laughter w. hsla1st
rake her my boy" hs 49,.
like your slyle What NJ 80 i
Tor gycef ! always thought \. az
sort Of a chump Nov say n " ~
And You bet Dick esr,aln,, a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

participates IN certain performances
without receiving Any gain
Then II Ne don't get any more
beans and peas cat % the garden
than We did last year youH atill b.
an amateur gardener
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

what IA an amateur. paw"
AN amateur. mY son. b n pefaon
Who does nothing for pas whn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Pinney the photographs, !.
Columbia ~ Is forced 10 49,. ]"
Photos a. half price Tor . ~
time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

- HeH+HtH - = = 9AAHfAH
West IzlfaFegtn'a first lawyers
office shlukle bas barn hanging 0ut
hui a Fee d8Fa Thia porfemtiuun
alEa Is that Judge Thoa = Dun
can. Who recently came from Aft
Gileaa. where BE- waa a praminunl
attorney and citizen fila title be
speaks bis having served na the
common pleas bench Besides be
has fiilsd many other important
positions
Heretofore when West Lafayette
people had any grievances theY had
20 30 20 coahocion lawyers and tell
ihelf truuhiea Nov Wa have an
office Of our own with a masnifi
cent array Of office sheep 90 the
walls and 4 finn iookinE man pre-
siding in the hig chair
So far the Judge has not been
overwhelmed wtih business 4 nun.
her Of ua citizens. hgesFer. have
called on him to brag on the town
and get the range II bis euspldor
Any one contemplating a divorce.
Injunction. assault and battery or
anything should consult the Judge
nov and have the advantage Of the
elaboration possible b. establishing
q business In a new place n the
judge gets stuck AZ any time he IN
handy 20 the Indicator office --
West Lafayette tO1 Indicator
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

\. y. Peterson iusures live stock
50 Safe Deposit bldg NJ. fa7. n s10a
80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

These are days uhsn men pat In
Ahuut hair theiF time h.ulahln' !.
Thry d like 70 drup their uufk ana
anfna
Tho next Two weeks alfalfa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Do you want an enjoyable time
Sunday Go 10 Pier 2. taxa a boat
20 tbs Z. 5. navy yards and SEQ the
big battieahipH. cruisers, training
slip and torpedo boats. Round trip
~ cents. 80"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Il he aaIaanf"
Is he neY al sleeps ikIIY.
wen dey runs aRln dis little old tebt
~ mine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

''IIow did Your father get hla
start" be asked the life insurance
daughter
why. he had friend IN the leg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30
AND DICK STAYED TO
DINNER

demurely. but "
That afternoon Escott spoke 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30
STAR DUST
By Josh"

islauru Who told him there would
be an Investigation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Two men sat Of the table amoilne
their after dinner cigars One
seemed well satisfied with the
world the other did not.
Is there any chance ~ Miaa
Jones being Mt Lady Mhlvefn'H to-
mighty" asked the discontinued one
None. whatever replied NJ.
coulaon. his host. The country PEG
pie don't even tolerate old Jones
Don't talk hafahiy about ny fu=
tufo father lnslss said the young
ef man with q grim smile
"rstherlu las laughed caai
son. why. you have never spoken
a word 10 the girl In your lie Ia
colt. you are certainly a cool, one
Il am going 10 marry her said
Escott
Youl with all kinds Of debts
and no kind OF money!"
"iier father has plenty Of money .
when Coulaun returned from
Lady MRlyerua dance he made biz
way 10 his guests room What
have you besn doing with yuuraeif77
he asked Eaeoii.
i've been % visit the 1oneAn"
'Did you see Miss J0neaY"
mo bat / did find Out she r. 10
Inherit tia. 600 a year from her
mother. independent of old Jones
She doesn't kaov 81 this. but she
viii soon be II age and ! must be
come engaged 90 her before then
You certainty have your nerve
with YOU. Dick, said Cauison.
'ics and I've got plan Old
Jones wants n groom I've got the
job
You're joking. Eacoit"
mo Joke about it III all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-30

Tuvat. an m world
dfiaka with yea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-20
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS.

Contractors are at work macadamiz-
ing the approach to Sardou avenue
bridge.
]. S. Rhodes has been chosen as
judge for the next winters chicken
show at Salina, Kan.
The decorating of the Auditorium
has been completed for the Midwinter
exposition which opens Monday.
A big bank of dark clouds threat
.ened rain early this morning but at 10
o'clock they were entirely dispelled-
Miss Eva Ruthven, who has been
confined to her home for three months
from the results of a fall is able to be
out.
Tom McNeaI read a paper before the
Saturday Night club last night on the
Russian situation. He escaped with
his life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr NJ. Green are the
parents of a little girl which arrived
at their home, 1921 North Harrison
street. Friday.
T. r. McNary for county attorney
and G. w. Belts for sheriff is the way
MaIon Burgett, the deaf mute prophet,
figures it out.
The midwinter examinations for the
first semester will occur next week at
Washburn college. No roller skating
and dances for next week
The real touch of high life viii come
to Topeka when the odd $500 600 is turn
ed loose al the end of the month by the
receiver of the First National bank
The Fortnightly club will meet Sat
urday evening, February q Dr. s >
Estey viii have a paper on The Medl-
cine Man as a Sociological Factor.
Leap frog is the latest game among
the boys. When the tops come out and
marbles are offered for sale in the store
windows you win know for certain that
it is spring.
Managers Cooley and Crow of the
White Sox yesterday received letters
from two ball players in Vermont who
wish to sign with the Topeka team for
next season.
The city detention hospital is with
out a patient. There has been a less
number Of patients in the city hospital
this last fall ard winter than for any
time during the preceding year.
The man who knows says that the
winters previous to 1900 and 991 were
similar to the present one. IN 1906
and 1901 the first real winter started
in in February and then kept up until
April.
The copper dome of the Rock Island
depot is being painted a brilliant green
There is but one way to account fol