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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02

other grains. They experimented with every variety of fruit and vegetable and have found that the soil and climate are well adapted to the production of many things that the American farmer knew nothing of. For instance, many of the German farmers are raising entrants, rhubarb, asparagus blueberres, celery. gooseberries, blackberries and many other things of the kind and have found them profitable
 These planters will have nothing but the best of stock poultry and hogs, and take pride in improving their breeds. They are progressive in everything and their pro- gressiveness and thrift affords valuable object lesson 10 every other class of farmer in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
BACK IN OLD QUARTERS.
Courier-Journa and Times Are Get
 ting Along As Usual.

Louisville Ky, September 1.-The Cour- ier-Journal and Times are again housed in their old quarters and the customary editions are now being published. The first estimate of the loss sent out was somewhat exaggerated, but it can not be stated at this time just what the loss will he exactly. The building and plant viii he put ir hrst-class condition as fast az nossihle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
The CulIman Shippers AsSocia-
 ton is Growing
PROFIT IN S1RAWBERRIt s
Though the Crop Was Short This Sea son the Planters Make an Aver age of $113 per Acre-Lo.
 cal Insurance.
BY WALTER HARPER.

The German Farmers association of Gullman is one of the most unique and successful soeialistie and cooperative or ganizatons of the kind in the southern states
 The primary object of the organiza- ton is to control the prices and facilitate the marketing of fruits and vegetables produced by the members of the assoc a- ton. The social and other benefits de- rived from the organization are of great value and the association is constantly growing in membership and financial strength.
 One of the most beneficial branches of the association is the local, cooperative fire insurance that is carried by the mem bers among themselves This department is conducted on the assessment plan. and has proven to be very successful and u cheap grade of insurance
 The amount of insurance in force now is ,995 lacking only $5 of being $1OO. .00O There are TO members of the German Farmers association, of which 157 arc members of the fire insurance depart ment
 Strawberry Culture.
 The principal business of the associa tion is the growing of strawberries, for which Cullman has become famous. All the products of the members are shipped through the association, and are handled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received bythe undersigned until 12 o'clock, noon, Wednesday, September 9th, 1907. for certain Bituminous Macadam and Vitrifed Brick Paving. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals
 (Signed) JULIAN kENDRlch. S-29-7t City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02

The office of the Alabama State Fair has been moved to the Fair Grounds on So. Ensley and North Bessemer car line. Call Bell phone 3378. Mail ad- dress P. O. Box 262, Birming- ham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
FUNERAL OF MANSFIELD.
Rector of St. James Episcopal Church
 Will Conduct Services.

New London, Conn.,, September All day Sunday the body of Richard Mans- field lay in a coffin in the room in which the actor died. Tomorrow the funeral services will be held at noon. Rev. Alfred Poole Grant, rector of St. James Epsco- nal church. will conduct the services By request there will be no address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Bids Wanted,

Proposals for the hire of 400 to GOO con victs to be worked in coal mines are ask ed for until September 17th, by the Board of Convict Inspectors Contract to begin January l, 1908. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address.
 J. CRAIG SMITH, President. Convict Bureau. Montgomery, Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
At the Cavety.

The Lid Lifters Buresque company will be the attraction at the Gayety theatre opening with a matinee today. This sea- son the company, which has always been regarded among the best in It's class on the road, will present an entertainment that will be ur-to-date, bright and pleas ing. Since last season the organization has been improved. and its scenic and costumic equipments will be the equal of any of the companies on the road ths season. With the prestige of many years of success. and with company composed of the best material in vaudeville to say nothing of the chorus show girls, the Lid Lifters are close to the top of the bur lesuue ladder.
 The mana cement of the company nas had two new hurlesques written to suit the requirements of the company, and they will be found to be full of laughing moments, bright lines and catchy music
 The vaudeville part of the entertain ment will consist of on oio of merit. Among those who will contribute acts are Collins and LaBelle, dancing marvels Kelley and Bartlett. knockabouts; Roycc and Blanck. singers and comedians; La Belle Zulieka. direct from Constantinople. the eight Moulin Rouge dancers and Mile. Degerc, Parsian chautreuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Iahor Day Celebration.
Address on Odd Fellowship.

A large audience assembled in the au- ditorium of the Decatur high school build ing this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock to listen to an address on Odd Fellowship by Judge John L. Nolen of Nashville, depu- tv grand sire of the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows.
 His address was on the principles or the odd Fellows fraternity and the great work that the order is doing through the country His remarks were well recelNed and highly enjoyed by all who were so fortunate as to have heard him.
 On tomorrow morning Judge Nolen Will be accompanied to Cullman. thrty-three miles south of Decatur. on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, by large dele pation of Odd Fellows from the Decaturs and members of the Rebekahs. Judge Nolen will deliver the address of the day at th., laying of the corner stone or the widows and orphans home to be built by the grand-lodge of Odd Fellows or Alabama near Cullman.
 Several hundred Odd Fellows from all nortions of Alabama Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi will attend the laying of the corner stone near Cullman tomorrow.
 Increase in Travel.
 As n result of the 215 cent railroad rate ooine into effect on the Southern rail road in Alabama today there was very marked increase in the travel to and from Decatur over that road.
 If ia believed here that the new rate will Increase the travel over the Mem nhis and Chattanooga division Of the Southern fully one-half or 50 per cent over what 1t has formerly been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
FOR. SALE.

Very desirable Groom dwell ing on First Ave, Woodlawn. A bargain. Owner leaving town and must sell at once. Alp ply White 6 Hefiin, APO Brown Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
BIG FACTORY BURNED.
Mysterious Explosion Starts Fire That
 Destroys Plant.

New York. September Fire originat- Ing in a mysterious explosion today de- stroyed the interior of the five-story fac tory of Herman Jacob & Sonsn in East 102d street The stock of goods in the building, worth at least s1OO.OOO, in addi- ton to all the machinery in the building. was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02

The funeral of Mrs. T. J. Saunders of Jonesboro. who died yesterday morning, took place this afternoon at O clock from the Jonesboro Methodist church, and was largely attended The services were con- ducted by the pastor. the Rev. l.. A. Holmes, and he paid loving and beau tiful tribute to the many qualities of good womanhood possessed by the deceased
 The following gentlemen acted as pail bearers: F.. A. Dudly. J. l. Crank. P Gor- vernivioh. NJ. C. Brady, Dr. Tom Owens and J. C. McGrew. The funeral was in charge of MT. NJ. NJ Coburn. funeral d. rector for Kennedy Bros. and was one of the largest that has occurred in this city for some time.
 The grave was literally banked with flowers, a sad and silent token of the es- teem in which the deceased was held by all who knew her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
"The Rollicking Girl"

'The Rollicking Girl which is the of- fering for Friday night at the Jefferson. is one of the few musical shows that not only tells a story of unusual interest. but is so well put together, costumed and staged that 1t will live and improve with age like wine The present management, in securing this property from MT. Charle Frohman, also took over many of the original cast that made the success of the play in New York, in conjunction with all the scenery, costumes and ef- fleets, which are far from ordinary in a musical production.
 This years cast of "The Roliiellng Girl' comprises such well known stage fayorites as Snitz Edwards Paul Deck CT, another comedian of renown, a dash ing prima donna. Lila Blow, as Hattie Williams successor, surrounded with l large and well drilled chorus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
"The Phantom petectixe.p

The Phantom Detective" a unique melodrama success and play that comes here highly recommended will open tho theatrical season at the Bijou theatre this afternoon with a special Labor Day mati- nee. The usual matinees will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. "The Phantom Detective tells a stirring story of love and adventure, and introduces a detective who is said to do more 'heavy work" than Sherlock Holmes in his ha D. piest moments ever dreamed of. number of electrical appliances and some clever mechanical tricks will assist the detective in his maneuvers. He also performs feats of magic himself in several of the acts. A complete musical equipment, handsome scenery, chorus of well gowned girls Gnd several iirst-class vaudeville special fists are promised by the management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
AT THE GAYETY.

All the week, with daily mati- { nees-"The Lid Lifters." {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
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AT THE JEFFERSON.

Thursday Night-Tim Murphy in < Two Men ana a Girl"
 Thursday Night-"The Rollick- { ing Girl" {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
BESSEMER NOTES
 OF LIVE INTEREST
Today Will Be Observed as
 General Holiday
FUNERAL OF GOOD LADY
Mrs. J. D. Saunders of Jonesboro Laid to Rest-Personal and Gen eral Notes-Telegraphers'
 Benefit This Afternon.

Bessemer. September 1.-(special. )-Any one who has two or three hours to spare on Sunday afternoon. and doesn't know What to do with them, would do well to take trip either to Birmingham from Bessemer or from Bessemer to Birning- ham.
 When you leave Birmingham every thing goes along in fine style until the car reaches the Blue Lake station. which Is situated between Brighton and the bridge over the Louisville and Nashville tracks. When you leave Bessemer. every thing runs along in grand style until the same old bridge is reached.
 Coming from Birmingham, 1t matters not whether the negro coach is crowded or not, the car always stops and picks LID few husky ones Anywhere from five to seventy-flve.
 The dark boys and girls have a funny way of riding for two or three blocks and then joining "The Bird Gang" The conductors were unable to cope with such numbers, and it is presumed they were looking out for the interest of the con- pany when they arrived at the conclu- sion, that the best way to get the fares was to get them to a place where they could not light rag" and then make the glad pass through the cars They do not seem to care how long the car stops, as long as they can make the black bird" collection. Their object seems to be to get them on the car. pack them in any old way and then make the rounds
 Leaving Bessemer on sunday evening it is not quite so bad, for the simple req son that the traffic to Blue Lake is not as great at that time as 1t is in the early afternoon.
 When you go from Bessemer to the bridge on Sunday evening, as a rule you do not have to wait more than twenty or twenty-five minutes, but when you leave Birmingham with the expectation of get ting into Bessemer within an hour you have just three or four more gueses com- ing, as it is a good five to four bet that you get there at all
 Moral: ''All of which reminds us." A La Hugh Roberts," that boosting passes with the passing of the pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
AT THE BIJOU.

All the week. with matinees . Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and . Saturday-"The Phantom Detec- . tive"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Have Bank Accounts.

Most of them not only own their own homes and make comfortable livings, but have bank accounts
 The members of the association do not rhubarb. asparagus. blueberries. celery the raising of fruits and vegetables. but produce large quantities of hay, corn and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
ENSLEY BAPTISTS
 LOSE LONGCR|ER
Rev. J. H. Longcrer Resigns
 from PaStorate
BIG PROHIBITION MEETING
Ensley People eather at Methodist Church ana .iscuss Prohibition the Auspices of Epworth
 League.

Ensley September 1-(Special )-Rev. J. H. Longcrier, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, rendered his resignation this morning to be effective October l. 1907
 lls was not wholly unexpected as MT Longcrier had signified his intention of resgning some weeks ago, though 1t is with much regret his resignation was received
 Dr. Longcrier assumed charge of the Baptist church about three years ago, coming here from Louisville, Ky, and by faithful and efficient work has increased it's membership materially and has en- larged the scope and influence of the church. He is a man of much force of character, a preacher of rare attain ments, and ever ready to lend his aid to any movement tending to upllft the mor- al and spiritual influences not only of his church, but of the entire community. He has host of friends who will sin cerely regret his departure and who wish him success in his future worK
 Phohlbltionists Meet.
 A meeting was held tonight in the Methodist church under the auspices of the local Epworth league in the interest of the Prohibition movement. The church was well filled and much interest was manifested MT. Hunter, president of the Pratt City Epworth league, was the prin- cipal speaker and made a fine address, pointing out the good that could be ac- complished by the Epworth league by united effort. and urged the members to take an active part in the coming cam paign.
 J. k. Winning, superintendent of the Sunday school. made a short talk. com mending the league on the good it had accomplished fin the past and urged them to greater efforts in the great question now confronting them.
 The local league through it's president H. c. Russell, pledged themselves to sup port the prohibition movement.
 J. s. Falkner has returned from Ster- retts, Ala, where he went to attend the funeral of his father.
 Alderman John Morrison and family returned today from an extended trip to Jamestown and other points north.
 Dr. T. M. Jackson of Talladega Is in the city visiting Dr. Vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
GOLD WATCH CONTEST

A great feature of the Or phanage picnic today will be the contest for a lady's hand some gold watch. An Ensley and a Pratt City lady are the candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Labor Day.

Tomorrow being Labor Day. most of the stores and business houses will close at noon, and will not open until Tues day morning. The banks will be closed all day, and the postoffce will observe Sunday hours, closing at 10 o'clock a. m.
 No preparations have been made for any especial attractions in this city, with the exception of the two games of ball in Birmingham, between Birmingham and New Orleans, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, will afford much pleas ure to lovers of the sport
 The picnic to be given at Falrview for the benefit of the orphans will draw large crowd. Those in charge are con fldent that it will be the most success fu one ever given. A large number from this city will go In the early morning and remain all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02

by one man. who places them on the mar ket and receives checks The acreage of the association this year is about 150 acres, and though the crop was compara = lively short this year on account of ad- verse weather in the early part of the season. the crop amounted to 10,379 crates. which were sold for $17.G2423. The net average price to the grower per crate was $1.63.
 A little calculation shows that the re- celpts from strawberries per acre in cul- tiVation was fraction more than SIS. An average crop Is said to amount to about s20O and even 800 Is not an unusual yield for q favorable season.
 The association also produces an im- mense amount of sweet potatoes for the market every year. Indeed. this business is growing in importance. and is a close competitor to the strawberry. The moving of this crop is just now in full swing and the yield this year promises to be very large. This shipments may amount to 800 900 this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Command Good prices.

A great deal of products of the German Farmers association are shipped to Br- mingham where the best market prices are secured, but Il large bulk of the fruits and vegetables are sent to the northern and western markets, where they find d ready sale. The Cullman strawberry has d distinctive reputation for size and flavor that makes it d favorite everywhere. The Cuilman potato is also becoming a favor ite in all the markets where 1t has been placed.
 The history of the success of the Ger man farmer and truck gardener in Gull man county reads like 6 romance, but when one takes into account the thrift and industry of these people and their methods of intensive cultivation 1t Is easy to understand their independence.
 Their first ambition Is to own their own plot of ground, however small 1t may be, and then they bend every effort to make each acre produce its full capacity of crops. They apply scientific methods and make q close study of soils, fertilization, climatic influences and then apply thor ough cultivation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
Potato Shipments.

The shipments began during the last week in July and already sixteen carloads have been gathered and disposed of at fancy prices. The lands in Cullman are well adapted to the cultivation of the sweet and Irish potato. and thrift and skill of the German farmers Is making q wonderful success of the business.
 Joseph Schunck, one of the most sue cessful German farmers in the county, Is president of the association, and Henry M. Yanderputte Is secretary and general manager.
 MT. Nanderputte is a young man of fine business ability, and untring energy and ever tireess in the interests of the mea1- bers of the association He has charge of the marketing and shipping of the prod ucts Of the members. and devotes his en- tire time to this work and other duties pertaining to the business of the organlz- ation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-02
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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-05-23

treated with raw oil and white lead or
shellac and oil is suitable for this pur-
pose. Canvas may be rendered dark
in color by mixing lampblack with the
oil. AS an especial precaution against
possible tearing of the canvas at the
top of the fumigator wire net may
be tackled on the inside of the frame
so as to prevent the limbs from COM
ing in contact with the canvas The
canvas may be sewed in such man
ner that three sides are inclosed with
one large sheet. Around the base of
the fumigator a strip of canvas IS
inches wide is securely tackled and
when the box is in place these strips
lie on the ground and may be- covered
with dirt or, preferably, long sand
bags of small diameter for preventing
the escape of the gas. These strips
may be fastened up out of the way
when the fumigator is being moved.
The movable face of the box rests
upon a two-inch 1ange which is COW
cred with felt so as to prevent leak
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-05-23

Fumigation with hydrocyanic-acid
gas has been recognized for some
time as one of the most effective
means of dealing with San Jose scale
and other scale insects. This method
of treatment has been applied to
nursery stock as we'll as to trees
standing in orchards. The labor nee
essary for manipulating a tent or box
covering for trees in orchards is I'M
der any circumstances considerable,
and this gives Importance to the prob
lem of devising a cheap, easily man
aged and effective covering for fumi-
eating trees. The frame of the fumi-
gator illustrated herewith is construct
ed of pine strips three inches wide
and seven-eighths inch in thickness,
the strips being braced on three sides
by double cross-pieces midway be-
tween top and bottom and short
braces at angles. The base has but
three sides, the fourth side being
omitted so as to avoid the necessity of
lifting the fumigatOr over the top of
the tree. In order to strengthen the
base, two trips extend from the back
strip of the base to the front end of
the side strips. Two stouter strips are
bolted onto the sides at convenient
height for carrying the fumigator. The
fourth side is separate from the rest
of the fumigator, is made of the same
material, and fits tightly in place
against the two-inch fange on the
face of the box.
The frame is covered with any gas
tight material. Eight-ounce duck
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-05-23
LIVES THE TROLLEY COSTS.
Slaughter Much Greater in This Coun
try Than in European Cities.


If along every mile of street railway
track in the United States headstone
were raised for every death by acct
dent the routes we daily travel woule
resemble one long-drawn-out cemetery
Within the limits of Greater New
York the total number killed last yeal
rose to 227. For every person killed
a number are injured, some OF then
crippled for life. That this slaughter
and manning is criminally needless is
sufficiently attested by a single fact:
In all London in the last year OF rec
ord (1903) the total number killed was
ten.
According to the royal traffic com
mission the tram cars of London fol
1903 carried 405,079,203 passengers
The total traffic of Greater New York
last year was little over 1,1OO,0OO,OO(
passengers carried. These figures
however, include subway and elevated
traffic, while the records of London dc
not. But even on the basis of com
parison of traffic the number killed il
London is equivalent to about twenty
seven, against about 227 for Greater
New York. And this is no exceptional
instance.
What is true of New York is true OF
almost every large city in America
What is true of London is true of al
most every other large city in Europe
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