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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
GEN. BELL TALKS ON
CUBAN ARMY PLANS
MlSAPPREHENSIO OF PROPOSE
TION TO GREATLY INCREASE
RURAL GUARD AND PROJECT OF
STANDING ARMY.

Washington, May 6.-s. irst the pfoposi-
tlon to greatly increase the rural guard of
Cuba, and then the projected creation
of standing army for the island, have
been credited TO the army general Staff,
and as these measures have served to ex-
cite much opposition in this country and
Cuba, the staff has been subject to crit
icsm. General Bell, chief of STAFF, today,
in speaking of the matter, said:
"A misapprehension, more or less wide
spread, has arisen concerning the con-
nection of the general staff with relations
to the increase of the guard in Cuba.
After the outbreak of the recent trouble
in Cuba, the Cuban congress passed an
act for the INCREASE of the rural guard
to 10000 men. A lot of volunteers were
hastily called together about the same
time, but on the arrival cf the American
forces steps were Immediately taken to
muster them out of service and pay them
off. No steps had been taken to execute
the law passed by the Cuban congress
mentioned above, and Secretary Taft, be-
ing of the opinion that Cuba should have
a sufficient force to enable its govern
ment to maintain itself, directed that
steps be taken to carry out the will
of the Cuban congress in this direction
"The provincial government therefore
called upon General Rodriguez, the com
mander of the Cuban forces, for a plln
of organization of the proposed force.
Having received the plan, and desiring an
opinion upon it, he sent 1T to me with
letter requesting that l have some of the
general staff go over the plan. This was
done in conference with General Rodrig-
uez, his assistant, ]. Slocum of the Uni
ten states army and the revised plan
submitted to the provincial governor The
general staff did not originate the propo-
sltion or do anything else than that which
1t was required to do"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
DAMAGE In Mississippi Delta.

Memphis, May 6.-Late tonight another
storm of wind and rain, considered the
most severe that has been experienced In
this section in years, swept over this city
and vicinity. Considerable damage is re-
ported to have occurred in the delta Sec
ton of the Mississippi, but details are
meager because of the prostration of tel
egraph and telephone wires Serious wash
outs are reported along the line of the
Illinois Central railroad near Water VAL
ley Miss, and trains will be diverted
over another route until the tracks can
be repaired
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Sermon Makes a Boy Go Home.

Atlanta, May 6-(Special)-Pangs OF
conscience aroused by words OF a street
preacher in Chattanooga caused little
Orie Dowdy. who had run away from
home to return to his mother In Atlanta
today. He said he had worked his way
to the Tennessee city and back BY fhov-
cling coal for an engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Wilson Meets Meat Inspectors.

Chicago, May 6-Secretary of Agricul-
ture James Wilson today met in this city
the chief meat Inspector of every large
city in the country for the purpose of
comforting upon the application Of the
new meat laws to the practical industry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Steel and Tin Workers Meet.

Toledo, O., May 6.-The Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Work.
ers will meet in convention here tomor-
row. The first days session will be de-
voted to the annual address of President
P. ]. McArdle and the reports of other
officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Cooke Seen at saranac.

Plattsburg, N. Y, May ct is reported
here that Cooke and Miss Wharly ar
rived at Saranac about noon and went
to a boarding house there,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Wreck on Mobile and Ohio.

ST. Louis, May GA passenger train on
the Mobile and Ohio reported wrecked at
Sparta, Ills. No details yet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-05-07
Relations Not Severed.

City of Mexico, May 6.-Diplomatic re-
lations between Mexico and Guatemala
have not been severed. Tonight the sec
retary of general affairs, Jos. Z. Algeria
emphatically denied the report emanating
from Washington to the effect that Min
lister Gamboa had been recalled.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

OF the greatest value as they are fol-
lowed In connection vita this one
prime essential. Since the earliest in.
vestigations OF the boil weevil made
by this department Il has been recog.
nized and pointed out, By DIR. l.. o.
Howard that this practice Is OF the
first importance. and the experience OF
recent years has added but certainty
TO this conviction. A number OF plant
ers have adopted IL. and their work
and large scale work by the Bureau OF
Entomology have abundantly demon
strated its effectiveness. II must not
be thought that the procuring of the
immediate crop Is the only thing 10 be
desired. Early and complete destruc-
ton OF the Stalks Is undoubtedly the
most important single element insur-
Ing success for the subsequent year.
Concerted action In fall destruction
Is. OF course. desirable. The greatest
benefit will only result when whole
communities aaopt the method. But
no planter should hesitate on account
of the Indifference OF his neighbors.
The fact that weevils move about but
little until the time when the bulk OF
the crop Is safe will assist materially
In saving one field though nearby ones
have not Deen properly treated. and
even under such circumstances the
success OF the method In one field wifi
be powerful stimulus toward its
general adoption the following season.
III is true that the recommendation
contained In this circular involve con-
siderable change IN the practice of
producing cotton. Nevertheless the
important changes that have been
brought about up TO this time In the
use OF improved seed ana fertilizers
have also been revolutionary In their
character. IL is hoped by the Depart
ment that the agencies that assist I'm
that matter-namely. organizations OF
business men-will everywhere devote
the same energy toward encouraging
the practice OF what is after all the
most important step In maintaining
the supremacy OF the cotton crop In
the weevil regions"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22
CONTROLLING BOIL wEEvlL.
Interesting Resume OF an important
Bulletin from Agricultural De-
partment.

Since II became settled conviction
that the boil weevil has come 10 stay
the cotton farmers welcome anything
that offers hope OF relief from his raw
ages. What appears TO be the best
plan 10 lessen the evil is described In
Circular No. s5. OF the United States
Department OF Agriculture. We quote
the first paragraph:
1T has ben repeatedly pointed out IN
publications OF the Department OF Az
riculture that the most important step
In controlling the boil weevil Is the re.
moval OF the plants from the field as
early as practicable In the fall. This
was one OF the original suggestions
made by the Chief OF this Bureau
when the boil weevil was confined to
a comparatively small area In Texas.
Much subsequent work has shown the
value OF the original recommendation
Unfortunately the process OF fall de-
struction OF plants for controlling the
boil weevil has been taken up but
slowly by the planters. This Is large
~ on account OF the practical Difficult.
ties relating to the tenant system and
the scarcity OF labor which has inter.
fered with docking out the crop.
The agitation of the necessity for
procuring an early crop In order TO
avoid damage by the cotton boil weevil
has been carried on TO such an extent
by the Department OF Agriculture that
the details have become common
knowledge. There Is. however. n ten
dency on The part OF many planters TO
lose sight OF the fact that procuring
an early crop is but one step. and Is
strictly secondary to the great essen
tial step. namely. the destruction In
the fall OF the plants In the neld. As
a matter OF fact. early planting. the
use OF early varieties. and the use OF
fertilizers are simply TO further the
advantage gained by the process OF
fall destruction"
The circular goes on TO describe In
detail an experiment on a large scale.
made by the Bureau of Entomology, In
Calhoun and Lavaca counties. An U.s.
olated lcality was found where over
400 acres OF cotton was grown. 49,
Arrangements by contract with the
farmers concerned under which all
the cotton plants were uprooted and
burned during the first ten days OF DC
tober. Provision was also made 10
prevent the growing OF volunteer or
sprout cotton. ''' About thirty miles
away from the locality where the ex.
pertinent was performed a considera-
BILE quantity OF cotton was grown. In
this region the stalks were not de-
stroyed and observations made here
were used as a check upon the expert.
mental area"
In May OF the following year a thor
ough search OF the locality where the
cotton stalks had been destroyed In
October resulted In finding but one
weevil. while In the locality where the
stalks had not been burned the wee
wills were so numerous that practically
all the squares had been destroyed.
Other observations were made
throughout he season. all showing
the same result In spite
Of the fact that the soil OF the isolated
area was poorer than that OF the check
area. the former yielded about three
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

The negro walters OF an Alabama
female college struck for higher pay
wherenpon the students volunteered TO
don the white aprons and take care OF
the dining room service In rotation.
Those girls have the spirit OF their
mothers and grandmothers in the ear.
ly SOS.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

DIR. Houston. president OF the State
University. Is quoted In Houston
Post special from Washington city ms
favoring either Culberson or Grover
Cleveland for the presidency. Such
use OF Culbcrson's name will not add
TO his popularity In Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

Armando S. Belaval. able Spanish
teacher. born and raised in pure
Spanish speaking country. offers TO
give lessons In the language at very
reasonable prices. For full particu-
lars. call at the Commercial Hotel In
this city. Feb. is.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22
poWell-cLEE CLUB.

The A. and NJ. College Glee Club,
twenty strong, Prof. +. p. Junkin, direc-
tor, made good again las, night before a
large and appreciaiive Bryan audience.
The club was fortunate In securing for
this occasion two distinguished artists.
Mr.. Douglas Powell. baritone. and Mrs.
Powell, pianist, whose classical numbers,
mingled with the melody and humor Of
the Glee Club, afforded a varied and ex-
ceptionally pleasing program. Mr.. Pow
elI'svoice is Of rare quality and his singing
faul,less. Mrs. Powell has the complete
mastery OF the piano. Both responded TO
recalls, as did the Glee Club ana the Club
quariette. Indeed the Club and the quar-
were recalled a, every appearance.
This FIRST appearance of the Glee Club
this season shows the organization to be
fully up to the high standard OF the past
and capable of rejecting credit upon
themselves and the institution they repre-
sen, ON the tour they have in prospect at
ter the holidays.
1. Verdi ......... .lnfelice tErnanD
Bizet ...... Toreador's tCarmen)
Mr.. Douglas Powell.
3. Macy. -. .Ho. Ye Gallant Sailors
The Glee Club.
3. Chopin. .Polonaise. G Sharp Minor
Waltz, L Minor.
Mrs. Helen Edsall Powell.
4. Burleigh ............... Jean
Mattel. Neapolitan Boatman's Song
Mr.. Powell.
d. tluuiN ............... iut rs
Glee Club Quartette.
6. Schumann-Liszt .... Widmung
Schumann ........ Aufschwung
Mrs. Powell.
z. Scotch Songs. ..... .Herding Song
Border Ballad
Mr.. Powell
s. Nevin. E. The Monkey Said TO the
Chimpanzee.
The Glee Club.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

Rear Admiral Snow. OF the navy. has
been retired. but Captain General Bo-
reas and Captain Jack Frost. Of the
weather service. will continue to do
business.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

In a speech at Lafayette. Ind. Mon
day. Bryan said that the man who
withdraws from the bank for boarding
purposes at time like the present is
as bad as the man who refuses TO aid
his country In time OF war.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

Fortunately the balloon In which
Madame Prosperity started to ascend
exploded so soon that the fall was not
fatal She Is now able To hobble along
on crutches.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

There are twenty-one national bans
presidents In the federal penitertiary
at Leavenworth. yet some people say
rich criminals are never convicted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

The Nashville American wants to
know what Texas has done with the
billion dollars received for cotton In
the last Ave years. None OF your bust
ness.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

With eggs at cents apiece and go
Ing higher the denizens OF TT. Worth
face the gloomy prospects OF an egg
less Christmas eggnog.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

A very small girl was recently heard
TO utter this evening prayer: Dear
Lord. be awfully careful OF yourself.
for II We should lose you we have no.
body but President Roosevelt. and
papa does not like the way he acts"
She evidently tanks II would be
fearful thing to fall into the hands OF
Roosevelt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

When batter Is expecting a curve
a straight ball bothers him. That Is
why they call Governor Campbell''The
Man OF Mystery"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22
The star of Oklahoma is on the new
coins.

Governor Campbell has good reason
10 take as compliments some OF the
things his critics are saying about
him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-22

The peekaboo is packed away
Awaiting the dawn OF warmer day.
But after the winter Information
VIII Il challenge again our admiration.
Or will some other fetching fad
Make the hearts OF winscme girlles
glady
II matters not. tor II must be con-
fessed
The girls are sweet. however dressed.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05

not attach to his immediate environ ment, and little faith in the ultimate outcome of anything which happens to be geographically and geographical ly unidentified with his particular holdings.
 The original Greene property, to which most of the owners in the dis trict tie their theories, is one of phe- nominal richness and extent. Inciden- tally. it will be remembered, that nc attempt has ever been made to ex- ploit it to degree which it's inherent merits really authorized. While the stock of less favored propositions was boosted clear above it all over the world, 1t remained tranquil, steady and legitimate.
 But it is an ul-concealed fact that many small and worthless proposi, tions have incorporated and sought to sell stock at a tall figure. drawing on the prestige of the c. c. 0. C. and their asserted relation, association and sur face resemblance to 1t.
 There are the East Cananea and the West Cananea and the North Cana nea and the South Cananea, and the Greene this and the Cananea that, and Sonora this and the Ronquiilo that, anything to suggest contiguity, resemblance or association with the original property. Some of these prcp- critics are meritorious, but many oth- CTS are practically worthless, tine ob- ject being to effectually fleece the un- sophisticated sucker Everything that shines is not necessarily gold and reference to these unsayory, yet deep-rooted facts may have a whole some effect on the volume of business in given locality in time. tending to confine it to strictly legitimate chan. nels.
 It must be admitted that the beetling rocks of the outlying zones of the Can. anea district shelter may feline speci- mems of the bobtailed variety. But as a general proposition, the absolute merit of the district, considered as to it's value and extent of ore bodies. can hardly be overestimated
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05
SHITTUCK SURVEYORS
 COMPLETING WORK.
Engineer Stauber Will Com plete the Survey of Site
 This Week.

]. L. Stauber, chief engineer of the Shattuck-Arizona mining company, has been engaged with a force of helpers during the week surveying the contour of the ground and setting the stakes which marks the site of the Shattuck- Arizona smelter which is>to be erected south of the Calumet and Arizona. just west Of the Darling brick yard It is the expectation that the survey work will be completed tomorrow.
 Superintendent Houle, who will have charge of the erection of the snelter, stated this morning that as soon as the survey of the ground was completed definite work could begin on the plans for the smelling plant. AS soon as these plans are completed they will be forwarded to the company who will furnish the material for the steel buildings and this company will make the plans for the foundation and re- turn them to Mir. Houle who can pre- pare all necessary foundations hy the time the material for the buildings ar rives.
 It is expected that the contract for boring the well which will give the Shattuck shelter its water supply will be let next week The definite site for the well has not yet been fixed but it will be convenient for the works.
 MT. Houle stated this morning thai
 i was likely that from now on theI; will be someone at work on some part of the Shattuck smelter plant until it shall be completed. which is expected to be early next year and possibly be- fore the end of this year.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05
DOUGLAS SOCIETY.

That the dance given by the Elks
 lodge on Thursday evening was a great success every one who was pres
 ent. can testify. That they--the best people on earth" cannot be excelled is further conviction, after the royal manner in which they entertained their guests on Thursday evening
 Their social evenings are always en- tertainments of the most enjoyable ma ture and are anticipated with much in terest. The dance on Thursday even ing was held in the new Watts build ing. Both floors were utilized for the occasion. The ball room was on the second floor and was prettily decorat- ed in the lodge colors purple and white, bunting and colored lights. The programs were very tasty, consisting of fourteen dances and a neat souve- mir for the guests to carry away. The music, which was furnished by New mans orchestra of Bisbee, was match less and a rare treat. MT. and Mrs
 George Dave led the grand march and fully hundred couples were in line
 In the anterooms punch and lemonade were served to the thirsty dancers. At the eleventh hour the toast to absent and departed brothers was pledged,
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05

G
 Francis Coles, son of Mir and Mrs, Frank Coles. is reported i'll with ty- phoid fever.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mcbride and Mrs Douglas leave for cananea tomorrow to reside.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul and family of South Bisbee will leave the first of the coming week for Duluth where they expect to make their home.
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 There was an infomal dance given Wednesday evening at ,, Medigovich Hali. The music was excellent Those in attendance were Mesdames Float son. Ayres and Clancy. Misses Ethel Harmon, Fritz, Lewis. Callahan, Vir- ginia Lee Callahan, Tiilie and Wither' by, Messrs. Powell Ee-tes. Campbell. Weenan, Ajax, Todd, wilkin, Wyland. Gonzales, smith and Carl Smith.
 Miss Minnie Mcintyre formerly of Bisbee, but now a resident of No gales, is spending a couple of weeks in the eilty the guest of. the Misses Keating
 MT. George Buxton left Saturday morning for Los Angeles. Mrs. Bux- toh will join him at Maricopa and to- gether they will spend a couple of weeks on the coast.
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 The Wednesday afternoon Reading Club met at the home of Mrs Griggs, Miss Harmon acting as hostess. The afternoon was pleasurably spent at whist, Mrs HoryitZ winning first prize, hand-painted plate Those present ere: Mesdames Gillespie, Bledsoe. McReynolds. Horvitz, Buck walter, Griggs, Jewett, Bennett and the Misses Harmon and Odam.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05
THE PAST WEEK IN SOCIETY.

Learn to laugh. A good laugh is better than medicine. Learn how to ten story, A well-told story is as welcome as 8 sunbeam in a sick room. Learn to keep your own trou- bles to yourself This world Is too busy to care for your Ills and sorrow. Learn to stop complaining If you cannot see any good in the world. k, ep the bad to yourself. Learn to hide your aches and pains under, pleas ans suailes.
 Don't cry. Tears do well enough in novels. but are out of place in real life. Learn to meet your friends with smile. A good-humored man or 3 woman is always welcome, but the wanted anywhere. and Is a nuisance as well.
 Above all. give pleasure. Lose no chance of giving pleasure; you sill pass through this world but once. Any good thing. therefore, that you can do, or any Kindness that you can show to any human being, you had better do it and do not defer or neglect 1t, for you will not pass this way again.
 The woman's Club held its regular meeting Friday afternoon and was unusually well attended. very in- teresting paper entitled "The Penal Institutions of the Territory and What Can Be Done for Them by the Women's Clubs" written by Mrs. Me Donald of Douglas. who was unable to be present. was read by Mrs. Nor rison
 A committee consisting of Mes danes Buxton. Caven, Nolan, Bennett and High was named and elected to prepare the ticket for the coming election of officers for the ensuing year.
 A musical and dance to be given May 17th at the Club house for the members and invited guests was an- nounced. Each member was request cd to send in her list of names for in- Vitations to either the President or Mrs. Morrison, chairman of the Music Section this week A splendid musical program has been arranged for and this is the last social session Of the season.
 A vote of thanks was given Mrs. CIawsoR who presented the club mem
 
 The Bay View study class which has been selected for the coming year and many have 'signified their inten- tion of joining
 Expressions of regret were made upon the announcements of the loss of two active members, Mrs. Mcbride and Mrs. Paul. who are leaving Bis bee, the former for Cananea, the lat ter for Luluth
 The next business meeting of the Club win be May 31, when the an- hual election of officers will be held.
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 The Swastika Club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Sinclair on Quality Hill The members of the club are Mesdames Nolan, Sterling and Sinclair, Misses Callahan, ViT- ginia Lee Callahan, Glanville, Mo Nair, Edwards, Rundel, McKenna, Hogan and Edith Brown
 q
 Mir and Mrs. j. E. Thompson passed through the city Friday evening en route to New York.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05
TnE wRoNc NuMBER.

Patrick, who was employed in the yards of railroad, ore day happened to be in the yard office when the force was out The telephone rang vigorously several times, and Pat at last thought it ought to be answered. He walked over to the instrument, took down the receiver and put his mouth to the transmitter, just as he had seen others do.
 "Hillo!" he called.
 "Hello!" answered the voice at the other end of the line. 'Is this six-on- five-nine?"
 "Aw. g'wani Phwat dye think Oi ana bOX-car?''
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-05
NOTES.

Al Brockman and Charley Cunning ham were in Cananea yesterday trying to denOunce mineral lands to the south. They found the undertaking laborious and embarrassing and final ly wired to the City of Mexico at their own expense in order to straight en out technical tangle that the To- cal office could not handle.