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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
New Poison for Boil WeeVilS

The entomologists of the Louisiana crop pest commission have a special compound, white powder, that is ex- tremely deadly to boil weeyils. Paris green kills but 34 per cent, whereas the new compound has killing power that practically kills all the weevils that eat it or the plant on which it has been sprinkled.
 A mild form of the compound does not seem to injure the cotton plant 1t any stage of it's growth, but the strong CT form of it can be freely applied be- fore worms appear. The commission will this season watch the effects of the compound upon production, and next fall they hope to be able to pre- sent the facts connected with it's use. The chief point to be investigated IS its effect upon production. It is known that 1t kills the boil weevils, and if it kills them without doing injury to the cotton plants the long-sought remedy has been found at last.
 At present the Louisiana crop pest commission desires to keep the rem edy secret pending investigations. They are conducting all needful ex- periments in Avoyelles parish, Louis jana, and in the fall their work will be laid before the farmers of the south. At present they are confident they have found poison that will re- duce the number of weevils when the cotton plants are small. They make no claims beyond this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
BjshoD Brent Declines

The diocese of Washington, D. C., .s considered in the Episcopal church the prize berth of all ecclesiastical berths in this country. It is small, compact and rich, and when the dio- cesan convention recently offered the bishopric to Bishop Brent of the Phil ippines it was considered that the prize had been well bestowed No one anticipated a refusal on the part of the man in the hot, damp climate of the Philippines to accept. But he did refuse the proffered bishopric. He preferred the little brown Malays in cur distant province to the blase pol i.icians, diplomats and society lead CTS of Washington. The simple ways of the Fflipinos were more to his lilk- ing than the functions of the federal capital
 There is, after all, some unselfsh- ness and devotion to high ideals left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Stable Iron Market

The large buying movement in the pig iron market in May marked the leginning of industrial revival in this district, and the best of it is the mar ket continues stable with indications for a steady business throughout the summer. A SIP or s12.5O market Is excellent under present conditions. There is living profit in Birmingham pig metal at $11 on a No. foundry basis. and with $1250 iron furnace con- ccrns are making good money
 Three months ago the outlook in ths iron trade was far from bright. But the improvement came suddenly, and since the 1st of May the market has been such as to warrant an optimistic feeling. The return of industrial aosiv. ity is in evidence all along the line, and by July 1 there will be few idle wage earners in the Birmingham dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Life Insurance In the South

The life insurance companies re- turned to insured persons and their heneficiaries in 1907 a little more than $474,0e0,000 Out of this vast sum Alabama got $3,7S1,496. Just how much was collected in this state by the life insurance companies last year we cannot state. The figures are not at hand. It was probably about $10,,- 900 900.
 Put while the inflow does not equal the outgo in a given year. yet there are advantages that offer some com fort, if not compensation. The feeling that a sum is assured to a mans fam fly after his death is a comfort in very many cases. And even in the life of the insured policies offer advantages Loans on policies are increasing Thirty-seven companies in New York report an increase of $72,5S7, ,000 last year in loans on policies. Some of the policy holders, too, are repaying such loans made when no other security was available. A life policy, therefore, protects survivors, while it helps the holder at a time when other collateral is lacking.
 The home life insurance companies are gaining ground. There is no bet ter way to keep southern savings at home than by promoting in every possible way the business of the home companies. The scandals of three years ago in the big New York con- panies boosted the home companies, and the hope is that they will be hon. estly and intelligently managed until they are able to serve the entire south This consummation would cut off one great drain of southern money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
THE plEEcToIRE GOWN.

From the New York Telegram.
 "Paris has never had the equal of the dressmaking sensation occasioned by the directoire gown said Clarence c. Wrenn, an American resident of the French cap ital at the Hotel St. Regis yesterday. French women are unquestionably the creators of feminine fashions for the en- tire world. In the evolution of styles it is necessary that extremes be resorted to at times. but it is doubtful that even the French people with their radical ideas on the dress question will ndorse this latest sensational produce of the tiressmaking art.
 "The Directoire gown made it's first appearance at the Longchamps race three young women, who had been en- ployed to display it in public. If there is any place in the world where striking costumes are worn by women 1t is at the raceing meets in Paris, but the new dress was so startling that it created a pro- found sensation and the young women who wore the gowns were almost mobbei by curious persons.
 'Americans who have seen the garb are confident that it will never become popular in the United States. Nobody here is broad-minded enough to accept it as a standard fashion, and it will have to be modified considerably before it will receive the indorsement of American men or women.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
The Reunion Hospital.

Among the admirable features of Hotel John B. Gordon was the emer- gency hospital" said a member of Camp Hardee.
 "This hospital was thoroughly organized and served its purpose well. It was n charge of Miss Denny, one of the best known most efficient and most popular trained nurses of the district, and It's medical corps consisted of Drs. Stebbins, La Verne and Board. During the reunion it cared for 40 bed patients and num- Der of emergency eases, and dispensed medicine to all who applied for it. It was a boon to infirm veterans, and men who have attended most of the reunions said this was the first time they had seen hospital equipped like this one. It IS another feather in Birmingham's reunion cap"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Birmingham'S Hospitality

From all sides and from persons in all the walls of life come praises of the manner in which Birmingham en- tertained the Confederate veterans. Said Congressman Richardson, as soon as he had returned to Huntsville: "The manner in which Birmingham re- ceived and entertained the Confeder- ate veterans ought to be source of pride and qualification to every Ala bamian." ks far as reported no dis eordant note is anywhere heard. All are singing our praises. Even the Montgomery Advertiser, which does not carry, as a rule, an over-pressure of love for Birmingham, says: "The whole city made the reunion a per sonal matter. The city regarded itself as partly responsible for the occasion and for the entertainment of the vet erans. It was each mans business to help. Birmingham has an achieve ment to it's credit of which it may be proud in future years"
 The success of the reunion was due perhaps to the determination to keep the young people within bounds, while the veterans were made to feel that the occasion had been primarily or ganized for their honor and comfort. This should be the ruling policy at Memphis. Pretty soon the surviving heroes of the great war will be too feeble to march, and then each city in which a reunion is held will pro- vide carriages for them. This would be task of no small proportions, but it should be done-not, perhaps, at Memphis, but at the cities that after wards take up the patriotic work.
 The sons and daughters should be invited. They should attend reunions to gather at them the lessons of devo- ton to duty that can be traced in the faces and forms of the veterans. But at the same time they should be as- signed to second place. The first place at all reunions should be reserved for the veterans, who deserve at the hands of all every hospitality, every kindness, that good men and good wo- men can devise. That is what Bir- mingham did last week, and that Is, no doubt, what Memphis will do next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
MARIE DoRo A COMPOSER.
Musical Comedy By Kansas City Girl
 To Be Produced By Frohman.

 From the New York American.
 Although Miss Marie Doro probably will not appear in this country this fall, she will be represented by production that will bear her name One of Charles Frohmans principal offerings next season will be the book and score of an elaD- crate musical comedy, written by MISS Doro. Quietly and very effectively Miss Doro has established a reputation Tor herself as a composer of very catchy music and writer of lyrics. All the en- tr'acte music played during the tour of "The Morals of Marcus in which Miss Doro starred, is of her composition.
 The latest mark of Miss Doro's yer satility is a musical comedy that is said to be of the caliber of an operetta, which she has finished single-handed and for which Mr. Frohman is planning an elab- crate production. It is called Mar guerite,' and is in three acts. The plot is laid in the period of Napoleons first consulate Miss Doro it is said, gets her operetta in part from a well known Paris success La Montansier," which three years ago, curiously, was one or the most highly dramatic bills in the repertoire of Mime. Rejane.
 The opening act shows a flower shop, into which enter many of the historical figures Of the day, secretly, to pay tribute to Marguerite It offers great opportunity for sumptuous stage settings.
 The heroine, Marguerite de la Mon tansier has sort of daughter of the regiment part. It will call for consider able singing as well as acting power. Contrary to most plays based on No poleonic incidents, Marguerite is a sup porter of the royalists, not revolution ist. Fortune and events turn against her and drive her from Paris to join band of wandering players.
 The book and score of Marguerite, read by several prominent composers, is pronounced to be remarkable product for one so new to the craft as Miss Doro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
A NOVEL LURE TO CHURCH.

From Leslies Weekly.
 A novel scheme for attracting men to religious services on Sunday has been devised by the Rev Sydney Good man of Atlantic City, whose example pastors in general are not likely to follow. MT. Goodman has establishes what he calls the "Mens Church," and besides preaching a sermon, he pro- vides an entertainment consisting ot moving pictures, stereopticon views and singing by professionals. During the entire proceedings-even the ser- mon-the men present are permitted to smoke, cigars and pipes being fur nished by the preacher. Naturally the meetings are so we'll attended that . larger hall may soon be necessary. MT. Goodman is the assistant pastor of . regular church, and he has had to un- dergo criticism for what savers too much, in the opinion of many of his parishioners, of salvation army ways. But some conservative church members who at first strongly opposed MT. Goodman's methods are said now to have been won over to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Effect on Birminuham.

"The great feature of the reunion from a Birmingham standpoint" said John L. Parker, lis the fact that it has left good taste in everybody's mouth. We can take it for granted that the visitors were satisfied, but it is also much to our satisfaction to know that everybody in Birmingham is satisfied.
 'The merchants all did good busi- ness and there appears to be a general feeling of pride among citizens in the way in which the details of the reunion has had much the same effect on Bir- mingham as would great religious re- vival-that is, the community has been uplifted by its contact with the old be- roes and the ideals for which they stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

in tkis world. Bishop Brent declined to leave a post where his services are needed in order to gratify his personal likings. He decided to spend his days in the Philippines, and it must be confessed that in some respects his people there are pleasanter subjects to work upon and among than the poli- ticians of Washington would be. Bishop Brent is a shining eample. He has checked the hunt for eccclesiasti- cal preferment. and his example will long be told in the history of the Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
MED BRACE TALKS OF REGENT REUNION
 AND OTHER THINGS OF PUBLIC INTEREST

It looks to me like there is something more than mere rumor in the reports which many of us have heard in the last is hours.
 The two great national conventions to be held during the next three weeks promise to be tame affairs from an ex- citable and sensational point of view.
 The republican convention in Chicago this week is already practically cut and dried affair. While others besides Tart will be voted for on the first ballot, the indications are that before the roll call is concluded a motion will be made to make his nomination unanimous.
 The democratic convention in Denver on the 7th of July will be the same way. Bryan already has more than two-thirds of the delegates and will undoubtedly be made the unanimous choice at the end of the first roll call.
 There will not be the campaign fund on either side which has heretofore been expended and distributed during nation al campaigns So much publicity has been made about previous contributions that men with money and who would like to subscribe will be afraid to do so; and there will practically be no corporation contributions. Such being the case MT. Bryan's chances will be much better than they would have been otherwise, and there is a strong feeling throughout the country that the November contest is to be the most evenly balanced which has occurred in this country in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

would accommodate a town of five times the size of Birmingham, has been taxed to it's utmost capacity and in five years from now 1t will be too small for Bir- minghams every day travel.
 We all know what the Tennessee Coal, iron and Railroad company, since it WAS acquired by the United States Steel cor poration is doing in the form of develop ment in this district. They are expend- ing many millions of dollars and within the next few years will expend many millions more.
 During the recent pancky times the price of pig iron fell and there were claims to the effect that there was some cutting of rates in the Birmingham dis trict on pig iron sales. I doubt whether this will occur in the future, as l am privately informed that trade is on at the present time by which the great English iron and steel combination, with something over sSOO,OoO,OOO of capital, is negotiating for the purchase of two or more of the independent pig iron manu- featuring concerns of the Birmingham district.
 When I first heard this rumor I rather doubted it but it is undoubtedly true that the United States Steel corporation would be glad to encourage such a move ment
 Were the independent pig iron concerns of this district acquired by the great English company there would certainly be maintenance of prices which would eventually result to the great good of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
To Soiourn Abroad.

W. J. Dangaix left last night for Flor ida, but will return to Birmingham June 25 and prepare for long sojourn abroad. He intends to spend three or four years in Paris
 Nothing has given me such pleasure recently as the reunion," said MT. Dan gaix q expected it to be patriotic and social success, but it exceeded anything had anticipated. Birmingham has cov- cred itself with glory. The veterans and the other visitors expressed themselves as delighted with the way everything passed off. It has certainly been a red- letter week for this district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
Forty Thousand prummers.

Tt is estimated that the reunion visit CTS numbered 4O,OOO or more," said J. b. Babb, and that means 40,000 drum Irers for Birmingham. All who attended the reunion went away singing this eity's praises and we could not have better advertising agents than those who were here.
 ''The magnificent success of the reunion ruts Birmingham in the class of cities capable of handling the largest eonven- tons. And one of the best things in this convention is the comparative ease with which Birmingham entertained it's vis- ltors''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
PARIT VERITAS ODIUM
By A. LATApY.

Ps IT. Like to a ruined spendthrift have saved One heirloom left of mine inheritance; And all my souls reproaches stoutly braved To shine at last in truths magnifcence:- So force not the expenditure to make Of my last, best, and only gold unspent, Fen in thy cause; and for thy sweet sake To falsely purchase thea false content For, to the gross sum of mine errors past, If must add this last, untried of lying, This basest baseness purchased at the last Will mark the flight of shame it's prison flying.
 Pray not at such dire expense
 In thy sweet court to purchase my defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
THE STARS AND BARS.

The men in gray were marching Along the crowded street, There was the blare of music,
 The tread of countless feet. Anon, a wave of cheering
 Swept up and down the line, The south was living over
 The battles of lang syne. The silence fell and glistened
 A tear in every eye, While, shot and torn to pieces,
 Those tattered flags went by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
MADE HIMSELF so,

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Backlotz-I called to see Brassey last evening, but he wasn't at home.
 Sububs-Ohl yes, he was.
 Backlotz-Oh, no, he wasn't.
 Sububs-But I tell you he was-very much at home. He monopolized the hammock on our porch all evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A very useful thing about any patent arrangement you buy is 1t makes you suspicious of all others.
 A woman's idea of the difference be- tween painting her face and just touch- ing up her cheeks Is when she does it.
 The thing that makes a woman proud of her son Is that he can look like hls father, but be ever so much more like hers.
 A good thing for man about a big family is he is never tempted to spend his money on anything else that will get him into more trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The Kansas City Star Is convinced that J. Brown, whom the Georgia dem- ocrats have nominated for governor, can prove an alibi so far as Osawa- tomee and Harpers Ferry are con cerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
REPLIES.

 A corkscrew is often the key to the situ- ation.
 MT. Bryan recently took part In a ball game. MT. Taft? At least, there won't be any sharks loafing around airships. The end-seat hog Is rarely razorback. He Is usually fat. The man who compliments his wife every morning is apt to get a good break fast.
 It is almost impossible to 'shoot craps' without snapping ones fingers. It is hard for a newspaper man to be- lieve he is working unless he filters up the floor 1T don't know you. I swear I don't!' cried a bud on the street to another bud who stood In the balcony of downtown hotel. Buds ought not to swear in ths presence of 40,0OO visitors.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Forth Worth Visitors.

"I am charmed with Birmingham" said w. J. Doherty of Fort Worth, Tex, who is here as the guest of his son in law. John Gaudin T come from a pro- gressive, rapidly growing city, but no city in the I can justly claim 10 have the reso that are found in Blr- mingham. This city is attracting the att tention of the whole world and no other city Tn the south is so well advertised. It is already splendid city, but 1t is yet in its infancy. It will have an enor- nous population within the next 20 years.
 Fort worth is not an old town, but it's rapid progress began only about four years ago when two great packing house plants were established there. Our pop uiation, including environs, is about 7U,- coo. Business at Fort Worth is now pros- pering greatly"
 MT. Doherty is a prominent citizen of Fort Worth and is an active member of the order of Knights of Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Taft has the delegates, but not the enthusiasm. The suppressed enthusi- asm demands a third term for Theo- dore, and Jonathan Bourne says it must be needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The piano factories turn out a quar- ter of a million of instruments a year, and this keeps the men who supply attachments that grind out canned music very busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Whats the matter with Loeb? He is good stenographer, and yet no one has mentioned him for the vice pres idency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
PROBABLY SILK.

"fIe asked her if she had anything laid by for rainy day" What did she say to that?"
 "She just blushed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The patronage detachments are hur. rying to Chicago to chamber onto the Taft bandwagon, which has been braced for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

There will be no stampede at Den yer to David Bennett Hill, who has turned his back on this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The Coal Barons need three more Mccain Robinsons, that's all, and they grow in Alabama only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Presidential booms do not grow as steadily and wholesomely as babies do. and that is why so many will be left behind and forgotten this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The condition of Congressman Wiley is a source of apprehension among his numerous friends. He is very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Those who wish to be polite this week will mention personal friends for vice president. It pays to be po- lite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

There will be no allies at Denver. Those who would have been allies there are looking ahead to 1912. It is easy to do that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Hearst is making gains, but he is making them too slowly to reach the mayoralty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
LOOKING FORWARD.

A new shade had arrived on the. shores of the Styx, darkly flowing. F'I wonder who that is' said Charon.
 In a well known voice, the shade replied, "I am democrat"
 Step in, step in, MT. Hill-Mr. David E. Hill." said Charon cheerfully. Take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
LET HIM SLEEP.

q don't hear anything from Thomas Dixon these days
 "Shhhl For heavens sake, don't wake him up.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Chicago is really more interested in meal tickets and beverages than in the outcome of sthe cut-and-dtied bal lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

A copy of the Roosevelt policies should be filed with the platform con- mittee of the Chicago convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
THE SWIMMING HOLE.

THE SWIMMING HOLE. Come on in, fellers!" Thrice happy days, Seen through boyhood's Relieving haze! "Come on in. fellers!" Look out!-A snakev' Then for the mud bank Madly we'd break. Come on in, fellersv
 hrow in the dog!"
 Il little Bob Smith
 en that log!' Come on in, fellers!" Say, got CT comb? Mas goin' ter lick me When I gets home!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The Chicago News says Taft holds cards and spades, four aces and big casino
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The success of the Chicago Cubs is due to the fact that they never sign cripples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

The Standard Oil seems to have been chiefly engaged in accepting re- bates.