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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-06
COL D w Az ES
Their Origin, Influence and Destructive Effects
No.. I
By A. J. MITCHELL
Official in charge of Weather Bureau, Jacksonville

life, and after a delay of twelve tt
twenty-four hours the great dram;
is resumed with it's erstwhile severity
The three paths traversed by colo
waves are: 1.-The track along thu
northern boundary of the United
States to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
2-The path south to about Colorado
thence east to the North Atlantic; g.
Southwark along the eastern slope O.
the Rocky Mountains to Texas
thence northeast over the Atlantic
coast States. Cold waves following
the last track frequently dip south
ward to the gulf, being drawn thithe1
by low-area storm near the Gull
margin, into which they pour thei1
enormous mass Of cold air. This con
dition prevailed in February, 1899
when a disastrous cold wave over
spread the South and Southwest
which stands unrivaIIed on our re-
cords for three-quarters of a century
The only cold wave approaching it il
severity occurred in February, 1885
And after eliminating questionable
factors, such as may arise from lacl
of standard instruments and proper
exposure of the same, it is reasonable
to conclude that the cold wave O.
February, 1890, represents the mos
extreme meteorological conditions
with which the Southern section O.
the country has been afflicted during
the past century.
Several essential conditions must
be fulfilled in order that a cold wave
retain its formation and reach the
Atlantic seaboard with a reasonable
share of energy. A necessary condi
ton to the southwark sweep Of {
cold wave, says Professor Garriott
is an unbroken area of high pressure
extending over the Rocky Mountains
and plateau region. This may be sup
plemented by the observation that ar
active cyclone, usually an accompani-
ment to the south and east, insures
the continuation of the cold wave
beyond our field of observation The
lowarea storm, being propelled east
ward as an eddy in the atmospheric
whirl, marks out with almost unfail-
ing accuracy the section where tenn
peratures will be lowest. Most Of
the cold waves move east over one
of the northern circuits, and for this
reason their severity is not felt to any
great extent south of the central val.
legs. Those that take the southern
circuit, however, overspread the
greater portion of the country east oil
the Rocky Mountains; and the result.
ing damage depends on the area Gov
cred by them, which frequently ex-
ceeds 1000 miles.
Cold waves are most frequent dur
ing January, the period of culmina-
ton of winter conditions, although
the most disastrous ones in the
Southern States during recent years
occurred in February The great
damage in Florida, at Gulf or South
Atlantic stations, during February, re:
suits from the advanced condition Of
fruits and vegetables. By that time
crop growth has been stimulated by
several weeks of warm weather. The
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-02-06

sing comment. But there are times
during the winter when public atten-
tilon is deeply absorbed in its sever
ity and probable duration.
Whether or not a cold wave be re-
garded in it's east and south move
ments frequently depends on the in
tensity and accelerated movement Of
the area Of low pressure, which is
usually of greatest depth during jan
uary and February, although there
have been marked exceptions in ia
vor of December and March. While
the forces involved in the formation
of cold waves are still matters of the
oretical meteorology, their origin and
field of operations have been practi-
cally determined The expression
"cold wave" is applied to anticyclones
Of great intensity. Its significance de-
ponds on temperature changes within
a stipulated period over certain di-
visions of the country. And the de-
gree to which the temperature must
fall in order to verify cold-wave
warning is largely regulated by the
degree Of cold required to damage
crops or other interests over sections
for which warnings are ordered. The
chief features Of high-pressure areas,
or anticyclones, are low temperatures,
generally light winds, and clear, dry
weather. The mass of air circulates
around a centre, the lower layer Of
air having movement out from the
centre, and the direction of rotation
conforms to the movement of the
hands of watch in this hemisphere
Regarding the formation of cold
waves, General Greedy says that the
greater part Of the antlcyclones
ninety per cent. are utAws cokcn1mm
which cause cold waves, probably
ninety per cent. are outhoWs Of dry
air, chilled to very low tempera
ture by radiation over the barren
grounds of British America
With the southwark movement of
an anticyclone of great magnitude
across Our northwest border comes
the period when the forecaster must
bring to his aid all the resources of
experience.
Cyclones, Or low-pressure storms:
with a circulation spirally inward and
contra clockwise in this hemisphere,
form along the periphery of anti
cyclones, and with the southerly
movement of a cold wave a cyclone
frequently develops far in advance
preparing the way, as it were, for
its future activity. In fact, cyclones
seem to be a sort of sine qua non to
the cold wave, especially when their
movements are rapid and their depths
of such proportion as to present an
inviting passage for the cold wave
in its march to the North Atlantic
Within Our field of observation
there is, as a rule, one of three
tracks open to the cold wave in it's
eastward drift with the general cir
culatlon, and the leading factor in
determining the section to be swept
by it is the track of the last low
area, which is generally we'll defined
The energy of cold wave is wasted
by opposition and delay And yet
there are instances where retarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
NEWS OF CARBON HILL.
Frank White, Charged With Burglary,
 Is Captured In Illinois.

Carbon Hill, January 1.-Aaron Taylor negro implicated in chicken stealing, was taken into custody today by Police man J. w. Self Coon Manasco, who broke jail in Jasper some days ago, was also captured. Manasco was in Jail charged with grand larceny.
 Frank White aged F years, who is charged with burglarizing the residence of Bob Woods, taking therefrom one hundred and twelve dollars, and two watches, was captured in Shawneetown.
 A watch party was given at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. Geo. Shaw, Mon day night. At 12 o'clock the young peo- pie engaged in ringing out the old and ringing in the new year. Bells ad fire arms of every description were used, un- til the entire town was awakened from sumber.
 Mr. Robert Hansell and Miss Bella Dunderdale were quietly married at the residence of MT. Hanselrs sister, Mrs. John Hulsey, Monday evening, the Rev. G. R. Jordan officiating. MT. Hansell and wife left a Frisco train for Tupelo, Miss, where they will spend their honeymoon.
 Miss Votie Metcalf left Tuesday morn- ing to resume work as a student in the Judson Institute.
 The ladies of the First Baptist church have ordered pulpit and chaid for the church and very soon ney pews will be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
WASHINGTON TALKS
 ID ENSLEY CROWD Advice Is Along Logical and
 Conservative Lines TUXEDO HOMES BURNED
The Ensley Fire Department Makes a Run of More Than MiIe-I. O. 0. F. to Hold Public ln-
 stallatlon of Officers.

Ensley, January 1.-(Special.) .)-Booker T.. Washington. the noted negro educator. addressed an audience that overfowed the theatre in this city today.
 Several hundred colored people assem- bled to hear the leader of their race discuss the race question. About 100 white people were In the assembly. Many ne groes were turned away, unable to gain admission to the auditorium.
 Principal Washington was scheduled to arrive in the city at noon, but through a delay he did not show up until one hour later. He was introduced to the au- dienee by the Rev. De Airport, pastor of the colored Baptist church of Ensley Professor Washington spoke about 45 min utes. His address was one of logic and conservatism. He gave sensible advice to his race, imploring them In strong terms to seek to better their lives, their educa- tional status. and their common eondi- tons.
 The speaker was closely followed by his auditors, the whites as well as the blacks, and throughout the discourse great interest was shown
 Professor Washington came to the city via the south line from Bessemer in a special car. accompanied by a number of ministers and colored citizens of Bir- mingham. He left at 2 o'clock over the North Ensley line for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
YEAR PROSPEROUS FOR
 ALABAMA'S CAPITAL CITY

{ Montgomery, January 1.-(Special.) .)-The year 1906 was a good one for Montgom- cry in every way, but especially in the volume of business done and the new cap ital put into service During the year, for instance, the capital stock of the bank Ing interests increased. with the surplus increase added, $1,273OOO, and there are none too many banks here yet according Ho leading finaneier.
 The new banks have been the Montgom- Aery Bank and Trust company, the Ex- change National and the Farley National. sThe Exchange National is an outgrowth of the Union Trust and Savings company. iNVlhen it was organized the latter's capital was cut down s10O00O, and the new con cern started with $90O,0O0 It has grown rapidly and is now one of the best of all s1he state national banks.
 The Montgomery Bank and Trust com lpany declared a 1 per cent semi-annual dividend for the first six months of busi- ness. It has grown rapidly. Its capital is S25o0O0. The consolidation of the Mer- chants and Planters Farley National in- creased the capital of the new concern from $275,000 to $1,O00,000. Along with this was the increase of the capital of the Fourth National from $300 900 to $500,000.
 As an instance of the prosperity of these Institutions it is noted that for the six lmonths ending with the close of the year dhe First ant Fourth have declared semi annual dividends of per cent the Elk change National B. and the Union Bank and Trust company 3. It is also noted as another sign of prosperity that the Montgomery Cotton mills have declared a semi-annual dividend No. 18 of 4 per cent, all indicating the great increase in the prosperity of the city.
 It is worth while to note just here that the tax values of the state increased ST. 000,000 from $244000.000 and hat the state treasury has nearly $20O0,0OO on deposit, which is to all intents and purposes a surplus The state convict department earned net for the year $3SO000. Every other department of the state earned large profits ard the commonwealth was never in such good shape
 All the merchants and business men re- port that the year was the best ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
CABLE ACROSS TENNESSEE.
Independent Telephone System Will
 Have Wires Under Water.

Decatur, January 1.-(Special) IA small army of men are now engaged here laying telephone cable across the Ten nessee river The cable is for the new independent long distance telephone peo- pie and as soon as this cable Is laid the Deeaturs will have independent tele- phone connections with the principal cities of the north. This will mean that the present rates charged by the Ameri- can Telephone and Telegraph company will be reduced.
 This independent company now has con- nections between Decatur and Birmng- ham and intermediate points. This line is being extended to the south of Bir- mingham and will be built into Mobile and New Orleans. This new company has reduced the rate from Decatur to Br- mingham from 50 cents to 25 cents.
 The independent company owns city telephone systems in the Decaturs, Bir- mingham. Mobile, Nashville, Louisville and many other cities. They are rapidly extending their local and long distance service all over the south and north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
L o. o. E. Installation.

Ensley lodge No 1885. l. o. O. F., will hold a public installation of officers at their hall on Nineteenth street, over Bynum & Butchers Hardware store, to- morrow night. An interesting programme has been arranged, including a fine re- past of refreshments. The public Is cor dially invited The officers to be installed are follows J. s. Toilet, noble grand: Z E. Cush- ings, vice grand; P. c. Ruck, financial secretary; MT. Williams, treasurer. Trus- tees, J. F. Waning, J. M. Persinger and C. E. Lind. Representatives to the grand lodge, J. w. Walters, J. M Per singer; alternates, J. E. Whitten and w. H. Hutto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Tuxedo Fire.

The fire department answered call Tn Tuxedo this afternoon about o'clock, running more than a mile and half before the scene of the confiagration was reached.
 The blaze started in the residence of MT. Wellington. and after destroying that property. spread to the house of MT Dab- ney, partially destroying it.
 Considering the unusually long distance the department accomplished great work in saving MT. Dabneys house as the flame had gained considerable headway on the house totally destroyed before the alarm came in. The houses were owned by the occupants. The loss was about $1500 fully covered by insurance. The loss on the Dabney residence was very slight, due to the excellent work of the de- partment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
PASTOR IN FIGHT.
New Decatur Man Said to Have Acc
 cused Neighbor of Taking Coal.

Decatur. January 1.-(special)--A lively fist fight took place in New Decatur yes- terday between J. J. Martin and the Rev. V. l.. Parker. pastor of the Christian church, in which the minister was badly dlsfgured.
 MT. Martin was arrested and placed under bond. The trial was set for this morning before Mayor Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur but the Rev. MT. Par ker was unable to appear In court, and the case against Mir. Martin was contin- ued until tomorrow morning.
 The facts in the case. as near as can be ascertained, are as follows: Mr. Mar tin and the Rev. Parher and their fami- lies reside near each other and the min ister claimed that he had been losing his coal and Is said to have accused MT. Martin of taking 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Misses Scott Entertain.

Miss Maud and Miss Lester Scott en- tertained a number of young people at their beautiful home on Ensley Highlands tonight in honor of their three guests, Miss Annie and Miss Mary Hargrove of Tuscaloosa and Miss Carrie Thompson of Bessemer The home wns beautifully dec orated in colors. cut flowers and ever greens. Games were played and the eve ming was one of especial delight. The prizes were awarded Miss Alma Wood and MT. Crawford Perkins. Besides the hostesses, the guests included Miss Har- grove, Miss Mary Hargrove, Miss Thomp- son. Miss Alma Wood. Miss Bessie Nor rIson, Miss Bertha Cowan. Miss Pauline Dickson; MT. L. G. Smith. Mir. C. w. Carleton, MT F. Lamont. MT. Howard Lacey MT. Roscoe Scott MT Arthur Bur gin, Mr Crawford Perkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
In the Beginning

we suggest to you to start the New Yea off correctly. This can apply to many situations, but in this case we refer to the purchases you make in the drug line. Of course, you have some regular place to buy such things, and if it is not at our store, we would like to have you let Us quote some prices on standard ar tcles in drug store stock. Our long suit is quality and cut prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02

known, despite the storm that made havoc with the cotton.
 w. F. Holloway. president of several small banks, and an authority on country banks, says all of them have made money and that while some will have to carry accounts another year. all are prosperous, and will carry the customers at a good profit He Is very sanguine about the country territory, as he is of the city and it's future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Saloon Men Are Leaving.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special )--Bus- mess changes are more numerous locally than in several years past and quite number of store houses in the center of the city are being left vacant. The high license of the city goes into effect today and license for saloons cost some thing like $1700 This with the uncer- tainty of continuing in business, has scared some of the saloon men out of business and at least half a dozen places were not opened this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
New Steamer for Tennessee.

Decatur, January 1.-tspeciaL) 1.-The steamer Patton arrived here last evening at 7:3O o'clock from Brookport, Ill.,, on her way to Chattanooga She will be engaged from now on in the Tennessee river trade between Chattanooga, Terin.. and Paducah, Ky She stopped here long enough last night to take on coal and departed for Chattanooga about o'clock. She belongs to the Tennessee River Transportation company and is hand some boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Appointment Not Announced.

Notwithstanding many rumors that Col. E. L. Higdon. sheriff elect, has made the appointment of the deputy for Ems ley 1t is stated from reliable sources that no appointments have been made to date.
 Several recommendations have been made, which are being considered by Colonel Higdon. but as yet he has not decided on the man for the place. Colonel Higdon, it is said, is exercising great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Creditors VIII Get 3 Per Cent.

Huntsville. January 1.-(Special)-The bankrupt stock of Sam c. Heyman was sold by the receiver yesterday afternoon for $250O, the purchaser being Iser P Co., hen of Nashville. The stock sold included the exempt stock, which brought 800. The lia abilities of the bankrupt amounted to about 22000 and 1t Is estimated that only per cent will be received by un- secured creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
White Man Shot By Negro.

Anniston. January 1.--tSpecal.)-Mac Cobb, negro of unsavory reputation. tried to murder his wife near Maxwell s still, north of Jacksonville. yesterday, and when MT. Jack Clay, white man. interfered he turned his weapon a shot gun, on MT. Clay, the result being that both were badly shot. but not enough to cause the death of either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
scottsboro Boy Stands HIqh.

Washington. January 1.-tSpeeiaL)- Frank King of Scottsboro. Ala, will be graduated from the Naval academy next month, instead of the following June, owing to high standing in his studies. He graduates second In a class of 124
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02

care in the selection of his deputies, meaning to appoint only the very best men available. Three or four prominent citizens have been mentioned In connec- tion with tho office and their friends are awaiting the news with great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Liquor Licsaise Is $12oo.

Anniston. Januak kil-especial)-The re- tail liquor lieena kas fixed last night by the city coun& ssi extraordinary ses- sion at s12oo per aA tfs. This agreement was reached in exA ,f4e session, into which the council paAA,ft the opening of the meeting at 7:so o kck. and which lasted until 9 o'clock. EA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02
Notice to the Public.

| I will pay no bills that are contracted
 I by my wife or by my children from this. date. A. A. HARRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-02

much valuable information.
 The local EllSs are moving into their elegant new home in the Simpson building streets today. The new quarters are handsomely and elegantly fitted up, and are in keeping with any other city of the same size in the state.
 Plans arc now under way for the es- tablishment of a club among the young men of the city for amusement and social purposes. The initial meeting was held at the home of Maj, R. O. Randall on Wal nut street last night. at which time def- nite steps were taken toward the organ- zation. The name will be the "Coosa club and its membership will be limited.
 One of the largest and most impressive funerals seen in this city in some time was that of the late chief of ,iice. H c. White which was held at the First Meth odst church. the services being conduct ed by the pastor, the Rev J. w. John son. The Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges attended in a body, as did also the city officials and police. Business houses throughout the city closed out of respect to the memory of Captain White and many beautiful flowers were sent by loving friends. The death of Captain White removes one of the best and most courageous officials and true citizens who ever lived in this city and his death is mourned by every one.
 Judge J. H. Disque today denied the application of tine attorneys of the Degg woman for, removal to the Annston jail She is confined in the jail here pending her appeal to the supreme court. having been convicted of the murder of Aubrey wormack and sentenced to 2a years In the penitentiary. ,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-16
NATURES ESSENCE.
Extracted From ForeEt PIantg.

Natures laws are perfect II we obey
them but disease follows disObedience.
Go straight to nature for the cure, to the
forest, there are mysteries here that we
can fsthom for you. Take tire bark of
the black-cherry tree,. the root of man
drake, stone root, queens root, blOOdroOt
and golden seal root, make scientific,
nOn-alcOholic extract oG them with just
the right proportions and you have DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
1t took DIR. Pierce, with the assistance
Of two learned chemists. eight years of
hard work experimenting TO make this
vegetable extract and aIteratiye az the
greatest efficiency.
just the sort OF remedy you need. to,
make rich, red blood, and cure that lassi-.
tude and feeling of nerve exhaustion.
Dr. Pierce'S Golden Medical Discovery
bears the stamp of PUBLIC APPROVAL
and has sold more largely in the past
forty years then any other blood purifier
and stomach ionic. The refreshing in.
huence of this extract is IKE Nature's'
inhuence-the blood is purified and en-
riched-the vital fires of the body burn.
brighter and their increased activity con-.
sumes the tissue rubbish which has acs
cumulated in the system. Doctor r.. ".
Pierce, the founder Of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, and
= physician Of large experiences. and. prac--
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-16
ON THE STREET
Is Heard Talk of Losses by
the American Bona Co.

Losses by the American Bond Co.,
of Lexington Cat first doing business
in the name of the Southern Mu-
tual Investment Co., was the COM
mon topic on the streets yesterday.
The discussion of the company
which went to the wall several
months ago, was renewed by a
large number of local stock
holders having been cited to appear
in Fayette Circuit Court, where
suit has been instituted to recover
from investors 100 per cent. more
money than they had put into the
concern, under the old statute of the
State regulating corporations.
Many Hopkinsville people are heavy
losers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-16
AN IDEAL
SUMMER DAY
Main street Presented A
Happy and Busy Scene
Saturday.
YOUTH AND BEAUTY.
Everybody Looked as if
He Were Glad of
Life.
YOUTH AND BEAUTY.

Saturday wasan ideal mid summer
day. Perhaps there were more peO-
pie on the streets than for several
months. Almost innunerable pleas
ure vehicleswere out with youth and
beauty. Tie farmers and farm
hands had a rest from waeat thresh-
ing and were patronizing the stores
literally The sraphophone. at the
tNoatnrium was RECALLING the crow
with tie song, 'TsIt Hot Enough for
you" The blind man at the corner
or Main and Ninth was grinding out
of his hand orgasg, THE Good Old
Time" while the mercury
in the tube was resting quietly at
about CO. degrees The crowd of
rubber-nesks on the street corners
were getting off their stale jokes
and the chuck-chueiS Of the autos
we're punctnated by the cIick-click Of
the knot Of small boys who were
pending their spareeoppers engrav-1
ng their names on the machine
across the way. The, streets were
hronged with pedestrians. Alto
yether the day was one of the best
5Or a long tir.e and everybody was
laPpy and busy andlookTng as if
lie thought it is all ofslife to live.
The booze fighters hadastayed pretty
we'll under cover and the blEe-eOats
lad nothing to do but walk the
streets and see that they were not