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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
RT1RNING UP Weeds.
4 Machine That Makes Short Worh
of Them on Railzcay.

HOW N rid its right Of way Of weeds so tall
or,, and troublesome to interfere with the
o,e-atfon Of trains has been solved on the Union
,3oc,eo Railroad by the invention OF machine
that does the work Of 300 men a day.
The new gasolene weed burner turned out by
the Omaha shops OF the Hartman road covers
tuentv-ave miles IN twelve hours while heretofore
Il has required a gang of sixteen men, working a
fuu day. TO cut the weeds from single mile OF
track 49,, ia,
The weed burner is built entirety or Steel WIN
regulation trucks At end is n gasolene engine
used for propelling the and pumping the ar
which forces gasolene 10 the burners, spreading;
ONT near the ground. When at work the weed
burner runs three four miles an hour, but can
roake speed OF from twelve TO fifteen miles anu
o. bandIed on the road under regular tram orders
Tapls carried on the platform contain enough
o,aeolene for q days Through rows OF buFh-
g snreading well beyond the rails the naming
soIane is forced downward into the weeds XII
20 ront and branch while the old process ara not
stop future growth. $1,000 H..
"a a. not uncommon on Western branch mes
,st,,s and commercial tracks 10 see weeds from
800 IN seven feet high, which form great o.
.to, 10 train movement. cause slippery rains
sH ,ai,o operation difficult. The Union PacIhc
81 burner IS therefore a solution or a serious
"e sS1 nroblem General Manager Mohler con-
ram is he idea which has been developed by w
n McKeen, superintendent Oh ii''i'e p -
Union Pacinc-Bosloh Go's-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
JAPS WAR S[NEWS.
Could They Stand the AsofuI Strain
of More Strife?

What would be the first results upon trade and
commerce of a war with Japan?
That Is the question which a great many per-
sons are asking themselves these days.
The $lo0 Oo0C3O worth of japanese bonds held by
United States investors would certainly depreciate
but it is doubtful If they could be repudiated They
are coupon bonds payable bearer, and those held
in America would doubtless find their way into the
possession of financial houses In Europe. This
would prevent their Reputation. but in the event
Of war with this country Japanese securities would
not be worth much to any one.
The most serious result would come from the IN
reference with commerce on the Pacific Ocean
and there the Japanese would be by all means the
greatest sufferers. The entire ocean-borne trade
Of this country the Pacific Is a bagate!le com
pared with the enormous volume of foreign COM
nerce which is the source of the nations wealth
Not so with Japan Practically her entire foreign
trade which is also the source OF her wealth.
would be seriously interfered with.
The combined import and export trade of the
United States amounted last year TO nearly $1,000
100000 The portion Of that trade upon the Pacific
Ocean the only part OF it that could be in any way
interfered with by 4 with Japan. amounted to
$3.50 OOO OF this amount $205 100000 represented
commodities purchased by this country principally
luy1ries that could be easily without or
secured IN other markets of the world Inc re-
naming $140000000 represents the value OF COM
m0djtips sent TO all foreign countries across the
Pacific which they could i'll afford TO do without
because they are in the nature of necessities
not produced by the countries to which they are
sent.
But war with Japan would not stop the entire
volume of this trade by any means, even IL by any
etratch Of the Imagination it could be conceived
that they would be able to secure the masterShlp
of Pacific waters. All Cargoes carried In Ameri-
can ships would Of be liable 10 seizure by
the Japanese and all Cargoes regarded as con-
traband OF war coming TO the United States in
ships any nation might also be liable to seizure
But the United States import trade on the great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14

end goes hand IN hand with the maximum OF
human development. His theory is that 1t is
the inherent quality OF all living matter TO age.
and age most at periods Of the greatest develop
ment. In support he points to the aging during
tho first years after birth an example OF the
process during the years OF greatest develop
ment.
Weissman, on the other hand. differentiates
between two groups of cells-those that propa-
gate and those that carry on the functions OF
the body. The first class never age, because
they reproduce themselves. The others must
necessarily age and die. According to this the
ory. there IS a continuity of life. and IN that
respect old age is simply the outcome OF
greater development.
Along this line. also, lies the work of men like
Calkins. who Is experimenting upon the simplest
forms of life BY changing the diet Of the pro-
tozoa which were mortal. he followed the divi
sions through six hundred generations and de-
monstrated that the vital power OF the de-
scendants was unimpaired and practically i'm
mortal
Coming down out of the clouds OF theory. with
their interesting but conflicting views on the
causes and possible cures for the Ills Of old age
we have the we'll ascertained facts that advanced
medical science has given us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
Ss FOR THE BUSY MAN, GS

dlator iesldent IN 1864 was Mcclellan and Pen
1toCnai,- Inc Mayors father, General George B.
- C'.iidIl' was the candidate for President az
mat time, in opposition to President T,incoII
a., On the ticket with him was George H. Pen
e'oli' II Is the son of the latter Francis K
- iiDIs'ol- who is the new legal adviser oP
Mayor Mcclellan
me replacing OF Macdouough Craven aq
II-@u Oh the Street Cleaning Department Inv Tr
wafer Bensel by the Mayor Is regarded as the
IeSiLmate outcome OF the failure of the efforts
~ the FORMER to successfully grappIe with the
intricate problem of street cleaning and the
success or the latter in dealing with the task of
~ deserving the health Of the city by the removal
~ garbage under the direction of the Health
department in the recent strike of drivers The.
Other appointments by the Mayor were Of lanes
D. Martin to the lucrative but politically unim-
portaht Office of City Chamberlain to fiji
vacancy caused by death; the naming Of Frank
l.. POLK TO be Civil Service Commissioner IN
pace or Alfred J. Taliey, removed and Hugh
Hastings as Tax Commissioner TO fill a va
cancY. This last appointment was a purely per
sonal one for Mr.. Hastings is a Republican and
mad lucrative state Office. But he and tho
Mayor were in close association when they were
both newspaper political writer's. and the friend
ship then begun has since subsisted Mr. Hast
widely known editor. has been State Historian
at Albany for twelve years. The Governor will
nave the naming of his successor
Governor Hughes sent to the State Senate for
confirmation his appointments Of the Public
Service Commissioners whom he had already
named, and designated the terms of each so
that one member of each commission will go
out of Office in February of each year Before
the election last fall Mr.. Hughes promised the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
SEEING ALASKA.

To those who conceive OF Alaska as place Of
cold and hardship and privation there will be
element Of surprise in the advice OF Dr. Henry
Gannett. OF the United States Geological Survey:
.If YOU are old. so by all means; but IL you arc
,-orDs waltz Mr. Gannett gives this reason for
his advice. 1.-The scenery OF Alaska IS much
rro,isr than ANYTHING else OF the kind In the
iorIJ and IN IS not well TO dun ones capacity for
sniovment by seeing the finest sights first VS.
49, the Jamestown exhibition viii have
rhence to study interesting relief-map or Asska
he OF the government exhibit IL
W bsan constructed IL * were part OF globe
.iyteen feet in diameter; he scale Is little more
s r and dstinctness to the elevations and
5anressions which fat map cannot Enpart-
ya,th's Companion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
NATURAL DEATH RARE.

This picture, Metchnikoff insists gives color
20 the theory that natural death Is fastened
through poisoning, by harmful elements gen
Grated by the activity of our organs. In sleep.
he saws an instructive need OF rest IL mani
tested and in natural death is shown mans in
stinctive aspiration toward death In support
OF this belief he instances the Indifference OF old
neopIe as to whether they live or die. and the
fact that natural death IS not painful. but is
acconpanied by n feeling Of beatitude This con-
dItIon he explains. is tho prelude TO the ac-
ouisitIon Of the aspiration toward death. and
tends to show that intoXication OF the organs
by some narcotic poison RODS the olu man OF
even the wish to live
Ue noints out however. that tho death Of
aged people. described natural death. Is in
the great majority OF cases due 70 infectious
diseases, especially pneumonia. which takes in
sidious forms, or TO apopleXy True. natural
death he says. IS very rare.
Metchnikoff began the evolution OF this theory
nv making experiments with plants of high
order and microscopic negotiations. In which he
discovered instances Of the entire absence or
natural death Sir John Lubbock now Lord
Aveburv carried on similar experiments with
insects and succeeded in keeping queen ants
alive for thirteen and fifteen years. though their
natural life was only five. Working from the
escertained fact that the life OF insects has
been prolonged to thrice their natural term,
Metchnikofr evolved the hopeful theory that the
same might be accomplished in regard 10 the
human animal He conceived the idea that the
present natural term of mans life might be put
off In the same relative proportion If the causes
leading I'D TO natural death could be discov-
cred and an antidote found for them.
II was Weichardt. a Co-worker with Metchni-
koff who evolved the idea that the functioning
Of the organs produces poisonous microbes which
induce sleep. Tho close analogy between sleep
and natural death inclines him to the belief that
death is likewise caused by the same fatigue
poison in a deeper and graver form than that
which produces sleep. BY carrying on a series
of exDeriments upon animals he has demon
strated at least the premises OF his theory.
Through making animals overwork he has
discovered that the muscular extract taken
from them is poisonous and when injected into
other animals in n normal condition produces
excessive WEAKNESS and even death. The OF
a neutraIiZlnz serum, he has found will restore
an injected animal TO normal again The nature
of this fatigue producing poison In the human
body is not yet known. and this is the quest of
Weichardt. He believes that II he can ascer-
tain its exact nature and the cause, II Will be
,0ssibia 10 discover the antilote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
ITALY AND SOUTH OF FRANCE.
"a N0k IN BEAUTiFvL
U "EDEN PALACE. T"

very harmful.
1t would take a book to explain all these the
cries and cures for old age. They extend from
the diet enthusiasts who attribute all the ills
from which humanity suffers 10 the class of food
which is eaten 10 cranks who believe that the
limit of life can be extended by having ones
nerves read1usted IN the same manner as piano
is tuned from time 10 time in order 10 produces
pOOd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14

that in the event OF Japan declaring war against
the United States without the express consent of
England. that country would not be bound by its
treaty obligations 20 render any assistance what
soever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
WILDUHGEN'bAD j: :!!;!!!!!
baths
European Advertisements.
GOING ABROAD :?

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starting point in Europe for a tour
through the Continent, and after deciding
on their excursion plan, if they will send
their itinerary with dates of arrival at GER
tain points to the London Office of
THE TRIBUNE, Danes Inn House, 265
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out expense to the main Office of THE
TRIBUNE in New York, and there
placed on file for the convenience of their
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-14
GROWTH MEANS AGING.

This theory of the Metchnikof school is not
accepted by all the wizards who are reaching
out into the nebulous realm or theoretical eX-
Deriments There other specialists. like
Minot who maintain that aging is natural
progressive process inherent in the cells OF the
body from the beginning. which corresponds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
"A Queer Threat"
n the Hartford Times.

From the Hartford Times
 An amazing threat crops out in the ad- dress which President Roosevelt deliv- cred at the Georgia house at the James, town exposition. Let me point out the extreme unwisdom of the railway com panies in fighting the constitutionality of the national employees liability law" he said.
 ais warning means. if it means any thing. that if the railroads persist in seeAing to ascertain whether this legisla- ton is constitutional or not, they will be made to suffer. The implication of ex- ecutive retaliation is plain as a plkestaff.
 It has not hitherto been regarded as an affronr to propriety to find out whether a statute violates the organic law of the land or not. Some of the federal judges have pronounced the law in question constitutional and others have pro- nounced 1t unconstitutional. The law Is now before the supreme court, and it's validity will be conclusvely determined It Is well for all parties-the railroads the public and the government-to know definitely whether the national employees liability law will hold water or not.
 Does the President think that 1t Is criminal offense for railroad corpora ton to inquire into the constitutionality of any legislation that has been enacted under the sting of the executive lash?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
College Men and Presidents.
From Harpers Weekly.

When Dr. Wolcott one of the Harvard corporation, says that he does not think that Theodore Roosevelt is sufficiently academic to be president of Harvard uni yersity, he recalls time when Prof. Nun sterberg and others were urging Mir. Roosevelts choice with a strenuousnes worthy of their favorite. Somehow or other the same sort of objection as that suggested by Dr. Wolcott occurred to the minds of others. One of the oldest pro- fessors of Harvard expressed it in this way:
 Tt would be interesting would it not, to see the Yale spirit at the head of this venerable institution?"
 It is not strange, but it is entertaining. to note the resemblances of mental im- pressions. At quite another time, and at quite another place, something like that was said. It was the evening after the nale bicentenary. At that celebration Stedman Yale) read the poem, and Roosevelt Gfarvard) made a speech, and of the two some one said:
 It was interesting, wasn't it. that the Harvard culture should be represented by a Yale man. and the Yale spirit by d Harvard man?'
 And lest some one should think that these remarks are taken by the writer as indication of essential character. let us hasten to assert that these were but tests inspired by apt occasion Mir. Rooso- welt would do some serious work in col lege and would be eminently instructive in chair of history at Columbia, an opening which President Butler would like to make for him. for which Mr. Roosevelt would admit that no president was too big or any mans part too important
 pr. Wolcott's rather superfiuous dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

K TORFoLK, Va, June 22.-(Special) M Jacob Riis, the author and so- ] V biologist of New York, wno de- livored an address before the Nitional Editorial association, which he'd Its twenty-second convention at the James town exposition June 10-l5, was iriving through the grounds on the afternoon of June g. when he was surprised to see a number of prominent looking nen at work OF the streets cleaning up, gray cling and loading debris upon cars.
 He stopped the carriage and elquired who the men were, and why the were at work Sunday. He was told tht they represented the best citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, who, unwillini that President Roosevelt should fin' the grounds in an unfinished condition when he arrived to take part in the Georgia day ceremonies the next day, hal vol unteered to assist the managerpnt in cleaning up the streets and buildings
 In an instant MT Riis was ou of the carriage. off came his coat, and seizing a shovel he fell to with the rest pf them, and while the work lasted did ts much as any one on the grounds.
 That's the kind of public spirf like to sec he said when he rested ht last. That's the kind of work that counts. I am told" he continued to gentle m.n in the party. That that ma there pointing to venerable looking gentle man or his pick) is the presidenuof one ( the largest banks in TidewaT Vir- ginia.
 There is one of the most infential business men in Norfolk" Here IT. Riis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

closure was inspired by the Presidents remark to a delegation of Harvard grad uates at Lansing. Mich, that in a year and eleven months-he expected to be an active member of the Harvard organza- tion So he will Being then releas ased from the cares of state he will be free man again, and will not have to ask leave of anybody to go to commencement. the boat races, the football games. the base ball games or any other Harvard event. These exercises he cannot now attend without more disturbance to the equa- nimity of the country than he is often willing to occasion. So he stays away unless the prompting is very urgent. But when he ceases to be President his &C., tivity as a Harvard alumnus will un- doubtedly be very greatly intensified As for being president of Harvard college, that idea has probably not been in Presi- dent Roosevelts mind for some years. It was talked about at one time, but not re- gently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
GETTING BUSY AT NORFOLK

pointed out another gentleman. Designat- ing a third, he said And that man is one of the largest real estate owners in Portsmouth. They are patriots In the truest sense of the word, and l feel hon ored that l was given the opportunity to work with them'
 If for nothing else. the exposition de. serves to be great success, and l do not doubt that it will be a great sue cess With such public spirited citizens who are ready and willing to work like this. the undertaking could not be Il failure
 For several days proceeding Georgia day these men worked on the grounds anI that their work counted for some thing goes without saying. Practically every road. street and avenue was clean ed, and the grounds put in tip top condi- ton.
 This emergency brigade consisted of nearly two thousand men, bankers, law yers. physicians, journalists. business men and others. They had been called upon. hut had themselves requested to be allowed to do the work. The emergency cor.mittee. which had organized the brig ade, simply announced through its chair man, John R. Walker. secretary of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

North Carolina Pine association that the exposition company could not find labor CTS to do the work and that men were needed on the exposition grounds The armour cement had hardly been made be- fore hundreds of applications began pouring in.
 Those who could not themselves work, sent money with which to send men in their places. Those who were sent to the grounds went to work There was ID shrking or idleness. Picks and shovels were provided, and that real work was dcne the grounds loudly proclaim. for the present condition of the walks anu streets at the exposition is due con- siderably to the graveing and repairing uone by this emergency brigade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
White Summer Gowns.

From Harper's Bazar.
 All sorts of colored trimmings are being given to white summer dresses; and a fancy which, it must be admitted is also a convenience and an economy. exists for the jumper linen dress which makes possible the wearing Of pretty contrast ing or self-toned blouse. Batiste waists of the same color as the jumper costume are popular, the batiste being soft and therefore unlikely to give the jumper worn over them an undue bullNness. typi- cal costume of this variety Is shown on this page in which plain and striped linen are combined, Any striped fabric. such as chambray or summer silk, would make up as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
MEET ALL YOUR

Friends at Mountain Terrace next Sat- urday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
Stranqe, Indeed.

From the Chicago News.
 Tall Bard-Here is an article that says overeating prevents poets from writing good poetry.
 Short Rard-Great Homer Who ever heard of a poet suffering from overeat- Ing?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

Of extra good quality taffeta, in solid colors and fancy Roman stripes, some with fancy yokes- of baby Irish, others plain tailored effects, full pleated model skirts. We also include 10 only Eton suits of pin-striped taffeta, skirts gored model. Values up to S17.5O, this sale at $9.9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

Handsome ShirtWaist Suits (and some jumper styles) in the most attractive styles the season has produced, made of excellent quail ity chiffon taffeta in all the solid colors and also checks and stripes; skirts full pleated model. Regu- lar prices $20, S22.5O and $24.95, this sale at $l2.9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
A NEW ERA

Of development starts now. Mountain Terrace is the first of the evidences of new progress. See Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
S15O.OOO WAS

large sum to spend on less than 10 acres of property. When you see the property you will appreciate what money can do. Mountain Terrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

YORFOLK, Va, June 22-(Special)
 M Jacob Riis, the author and so- ] V cologist of New York, wno de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
THE GARDEN SPOT

Of Birmingham is Mountain Terrace. Let us tell you how to buy a lot and build a home Jemison Real Estate and h. surance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23
His Fault.

From the Philadelphia rublic Ledger.
 newly married man in Norristown not long since accompanied his wife on shopping expedition on condition that he should remain outside the shop.
 At one place she remained so long that he lost his patience
 What do you mean, keeping me stand ing out here like fool?" he demanded, when she came out.
 ''l can't help the way you stand, dear." was the wife's sweet response,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-10
FOREST HILL.

Floyd Lake has gone to Chelsea.
Orland Hall of Dundee visited here
last week.
Glen Raycraft has gone to Detroit to
work.
Silas Leonard visited at Belding a
week ago.
John Barton and family has returned
from Portland
Mr. and Mrs. A. Struble have re-
turned to Battle Greek.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Doane moved to
Mt. Pleasant last week.
Otto Doane was home from Lansing
for short visit last week.
Little Leon Pembroke of Alma is here
visiting his Grandpa Wood and family
Mrs. Myrtle Branch of ST. Louis has
been spending week with her sister,
Jennie Kemp.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. N. Hayes of Indi-
ana have been spending a couple of
weeks here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schick and Mr..
and Mrs. Will Meyers attended Mr..
Baughn's funeral at Park Lake last
week.
john Miller of Greenville has re-
turned, after spen ling some time here.
Mrs, Ella Traster of Grand Rapids and
a friend from Elsie have been visiting
Mrs Maggie Oberlin.
The young people gave Miss Belle
Sullivan surprise Monday evening in
honor Of her eighteenth birthday which
was "Wednesday, April 10. She re-
ceived nice lamp from the company
and gold wstch from her parents.