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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
GEORGIA DOES NOT
 FEAR BOIL WEEVIL

Atlanta, October 25.-(Special.)- "The boil weevil is traveling from the west toward Georgia at the rate of from 75 to 100 miles a year." said State Entomologist E. L. Worsham at the state capitol today, land I believe if it is not checked it will reach the cotton fields of Georgia within four or five years"
 This statement was prompted by the fact that monster meeting of the agricultural assqciation, entomologists etc., who are interested in the boil weevil plague, will be held in Natchez Miss, November 24 to 27, for the pur- pose of devising some means, if possi- ble, for combating this menace to the cotton crop.
 Entomologist Worsham has been in vited to attend this meeting and has accepted. United States Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson will be pres ent, as will the various commissioners of agriculture throughout the south.
 All possible suggestions for fighting the boil weevil will be made and some uniform plan will doubtless be adopted.
 A number of weevils thought to be the boil weevil have been sent to Entomologist Worsham this fall, but upon investigation it has proved that none of them are the dreaded bol, weevil, and Georgia is free from this pest up to this date. This department Is watching carefully all shipments of cotton seed and cotton seed hulls from the infested districts and to see that the quarantine law is not evaded. Be- cause of the boil weevil in the west, these tainted seed and hulls are sold more cheaply than the Georgia product, which Is attracting some of the mer- chants.
 Entomologist Worsham urges that cotton seed and cotton seed hulls be purchased in Georgia from Georgians to avoid running any risk.
 In view of the fact that cotton seed hulls and meal have come to be ac- cepted as the best cattle feed in the south, being cheaper and more bene- ficial than any other cattle feed, a great deal of interest is attached to the sale of the cotton seed and its by products. The cotton seed of Georgia are up to the required standard and are proving the backbone of the pre- ent cotton crop, and every effort will be made to maintain them so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
No Bets Will Be Allowed.

New Orleans, October 25.-The sys- tenn of individual betting announced for the winter races here this season will be opposed as unlawful under the new state gambling law by the New Orleans anti-race track gambling com mittee. The Rev. Beverly Warner of Christ church made this announce ment last night. The plan of the New Orleans Jockey club is to allow bettors to make deposits with the manage ment of the track, the deposits to be made by individuals, one betting against the other, the winner to re- ceive both deposits, less a per cent expense charge by the race track. The law permits individual betting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
New Danish Minister.

Copenhagen October 25-Count Carl Moltke, MT. Brun's successor as Dan. ish minister at Washington, has left here for Rome for the purpose of re- linquishing his post there, after which he will proceed to Washington. The Countess Moltke was a Miss Thayer of Boston. Count Moltke belongs to one of the oldest families of the aris. tocracy of Denmark and is related to the illustrious German Moltke family. He was at one time in the Danish navy and once headed successful ex- ploring expedition into Greenland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
New Pullman Sleeping Car Line Bir-
 n,Inuham to Washington, D. c.

Commencing October 1s 1908, new sleeping car line will be established be- tween Birmingham and Washington, D. C., via Chattanooga, Bristol. the Nor folk and Western railway and Lynch burg. The short line. The short time Leave Birmingham at 6:05 a. m.. ar rive Washington at 6.65 next a. m., arrive New York 200 D. m. Tickets and reservations at Alabama Great Southern railroad ticket office. Woodward building. Birmingham. Ala.
 w. B. BEVILL General Passenger Agent, Roanoke. Va. WARREN l.. ROHR. Western Passen- ger Agent. Chattano6ga. Tenn.
 10-19-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Storm In Nicaragua.

Managua, Nicaragua, October 25.- A great storm has prevailed through out Nicaragua since yesterday morn ing. Heavy losses are reported, but all telegraph and telephone communi- cation being interrupted and the rail- roads badly damaged, it is impossible to state how far-reaching the storm has been. Advices received here, how ever, say that the town of Rio Grande, on the Atlantic coast, has been de- stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
WHICH IS BEST
 MOTTO FOR VOTER?

Chicago, October 25.-(speciaL)-The Board of Trade Taft and Sherman club has put out a banner in the downtown section which reads:
 There must not be undue Interference with legitimate business. Taft.
 The Bryan and Kern club of Chicago has met this challenge and has located a banner in the same section with these words:
 There shall not be any interference with legitimate business. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Nenro Gets IS Years.

Tuscumbia, october 25.-(Special)- John Anderson, negro, was convicted in the Colbert county criminal court of murder in the second degree ssld sentenced to 15 years in the Deniten- tiary. The trial lasted only one day. Anderson killed another negro over craps game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26

ENDORSEMENT The Birmingham News: This nrm (Drs. Dozier & Doz.ar) has been oolns business In Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they haVe yet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way What- soever. They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor ana gentiemanliness into their business. Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Dozier's long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head Of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Dozier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can- not add anything to the reputation Drs. Dozier & Dozier have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
REMOVAL NOTICE!

I have moved Birmingham Marble Works to 1918 First Avenue, where l will be pleased to see all my friends and custo- mers. Am prepared to give lowest prices on cemetery and building work.
 L. N. ARCHER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26


 in the line of their profession, but we know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir- mingham and all over Alabama speak In the highest terms of Drs. Dozier 6 Dozier, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to our patrons.
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier & Dozier come from family of prominent phy- sicIans and with their large experience in the profession can be relied on to treat disease in a most successful man. ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
DRS. DOZIER & DOZIER. 1l7h N. 2lst Street. Birmingham. Ala.
BIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS
Manufacturers and Bull

Manufa acturers and Build Compl Blast Furnaces, Stand Pipes, Steel Chmneys, Tanks Steel Construction in all Branches, Including Jails In
 
 Both PhOne works-Fortieth NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Means MonopoIy Rule.

The past 12 years of complete repub- lican rule have been characterized by the domination of certain big and unscrupu- lous business interests. Aldrich, the chief government agent of Standard oil, rules in the Senate; and Cannon, with his steel
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
LITTLE OLD NEW YORK.
Larger Population Than Sixteen DIT
ferent States and Territories.

Larger Population Than Sixteen DIT
ferent States and Territories.
Some one who is apt at figures has
shown that New York city today Is
larger in population than sixteen diff
ferent States and Territories. and
further that within a radius OF TWEEN
ty miles are living over 100000
people.
The improved methods OF trans
portation, which are fast widening
the limits Of New York's business
energy, will soon embrace radius OF
fifty miles, within which are located
1854 different towns and cities whose
total population, with that of Greater
New York, is equal to fully one-fifth
of the population of the United
States.
When it lis realized that the perma.
nent increase in population of New
York last year was about 100000, a
city the size of Cleveland, Ohio,
some idea of the tremendous growth
of the city can be appreciated. One
of the assurances of continued and
permanent growth is to be found in
the $4,000 marriages that take place
every year.
Besides this permanent increase
New York is entertaining an average
Of over 100000 transient visitors ev-
cry day, and at some seasons, when
the hotel accommodations are taxed
to their utmost, fully 100000 people
are chrcnicIed In their home papers
as Spending q few days in New
York on pleasure and business.s
National Magazine.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
Discovery at Mammoth Cave


Every one has heard of the Nam.
moth Cave of Kentucky, but few
probably are aware that it's discovery
was due to the search for suitable
earth for the manufacture of salt
petre. The anxiety to find saltpetre
earth was due to the embargo bill
passed by Congress in 1907, which
forbade American vessels to sell for
Europe and foreign vessels to land
cargoes in America.
The Americans needed gunpowder,
and to make ii. they required salt
petre. They had been getting it from
Spain and Italy, but the embargo bill
stopped that, and there was no Amer
lean supply Of the substance. A row
ing chemist, named Samuel Brown,
had shown how saltpetre, or potas.
SUM nitrate, could be obtained from
cave earth. And 30 the quest for
caves was begun and assiduously con-
tinued
When the Mammoth Cave was
found, every port OF the great cavern
was searched for cave earth. From
pit, by-ways and avenues slaves car
ried out the heavy loads of petre
earth. Many thousands Of tons were
treated, and the rude chemistry OF
day produced something like 100000
pounds of saItpetre within two years.
Kansas City Journal.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
IS 4 CHRISTMAS LEGEND.
TRANSLATED From the French by H. rwitchell.)

i ing to thy words Of welcome my heart
IS already cheered. .=
Going up to the cradle where the
children were sleeping, he paused,
and contemplated them. "The
cherubs! How peacefully they sleep,
and how sweet their dreams must
be! On this Christmas night visions
of the Child Jesus doubtless smile
upon them"
Eudes and his wife felt themselves
moved in mysterious way as they
listened to the sweet voice:
Long ago the Redeemer was born
in far-away land, where the air is
light and pure, and where lilies grow
on the mountainside. The skies were
not overcast on that night, and the
stars sang together"
Soon after they sat down to the
humble meal. The guest praised the
order and cleanliness which he saw
everywhere. On hearing this Eudes
began to lament because of his pow
erty and his laborious life. He spoke
of his Encouragement and failure,
and referred to the future with utter
hopelessness.
Butt he old man consoled him. He
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
RABBITS ARE HARD FIGHTERS.
The Charge Of cowardice a Islander
Defeat of Ferret.

The Charge Of cowardice a SANDER
Defeat Of Ferret.
Tell man that he hasn't the pluck
of rabbit and II he doesn't dis.
prove 1t by hitting you he is certain
at any rate to be extremely annoyed.
Yet the taunt is libel on the rab'
bit. A doe rabbit will fight like fury
in defence of her young. She will
charge like battering ram and use
those long sharp incisors of hers to
capital purpose.
An old buck rabbit Is not to be
lightly tackled by weasel, stoat or
even ferret. On the sanded floor OF
a small public house near Chestnut
a ferret of long experience was
matched with an old lopeared buck,
the property of the landlord.
The ferret made straight for the
rabbits throat, but the latter was
in the air before master ferret could
reach him, and leaping clean over
the ferret's head let out with those
powerful hind legs of his a kick which
hurled the ferret bodily against the
wainscot. Twice the ferret returned
TO the attack and twice he missed his
grip and went hurting through the
air.
The third repulse was enough for
him. He knew he was beaten and
could not be persuaded to stand up
Tor a fourth round.-Pearson's Week
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19

ally seen representations of the man
ger In which Christ was born, will
hgures of Mary, Joseph and tn,
child Jesus, and cattle feeding neal
by. Often these representations are
decorated with flowers, and lighted
candles burn softly before them.
In Norway the people have a de.
ightful custom of putting on the
roof OF the barn, or on pole in the
yard, large sheaf of wheat for the
birds, who fully appreciate their
Christmas feast.
IN England almost every one who
can do so has family party on
christmas eve. Young and old Join
In the games, many of which belong
especially to Christmas time.
From the ceiling of one of the
rooms a large bunch of mistletoe is
hung. II any little maid is caught
standing under it the one who
catches her has a right to take a kiss
from her rosy lips.
10 Holland the little Dutch girl
puts her wooden shoe In the chin
ney-place ready for gifts, just as the
little American girl hangs up her
stocking.
And SO in some way all over the
CHRISTIAN world on the eve of the
day of December the
olrth OF our Lord Jesus Christ is Gel
1orated' Everywhere the Christmas
shimes are ringing out the message
he angels brought to Bethlehem
Peace on earth, goodwill to men /"
Youths Companion.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
MoIiere's Misanthrope,

A literary problem periodically de-
bated by lovers of Moliere has been
the identity of that famous type OF
Alceste in the great dramatist's lie
Misanthrope. The plausible sus-
picion that the character was sug
gested by the Marquis de Montausier,
Marecha! de Camp and Governor of
Colmar under Louis Kill, and later
the preceptor of Louis XIV, would
seem to be henceforth beyond all
doubt in consequence of curious dis
covery made by M. Leon Lefebyre
during his recent examination of the
Colmar archives. He has found a
voluminous correspondence exchang
ed between the Marquis and the town
officials, and he noted in the COVER
nor's letters several passages virtual
ly identical with the well known
verses of lie Misanthrope." He con
cludes that Montausier was Moliere's
model. The demonstration of his dis
covery is to be found in a study pub
lished in the Correspondent, under
the title lie Drame de fame Asa
cienne au Dix-Septieme Siecle."-
Paris correspondent of the London
Times
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
Sprinafieid's Old Bell.

A group of citizens called on Mayor
Sanderson in his office YESTERDAY
morning and presented to his atten
ton plan that they had formulated
for the preservation of the old City
Hall bell for use in the new municipal
building.
The old bell tolled the hours to
downtown Springfield for many years
announced unusual catastrophes and
spread the alarm of fires from the
tower down from which it crashed dur.
ing the burning Of the old City Hall.
When it was cooled enough to permit
its being dragged from the debris and
examined it was found that the bell
was intact excepting the top part, up
on which the hanger and tongue had
been attached. This part was broken
off, and so the old bell has remained
ever since, posed on low pedestal in
the present municipal building, with a
great hole yawning in its top.-spring-
Acid Republican.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19

green vineyards adorned the hillside.
Only shepherds hut was to be seen.
Here lived Eudes, his wife and two
children.
One cold, stormy Christmas night,
as Eudes was plodding homeward
after sheltering his flock, he was a
prey to the most melancholy re1ec-
tions. He thought of his hard lot,
his poverty, and felt that the future
held nothing in store for him. AS
he neared his home the north wind
redoubled it's fury, and he heard the
chimes of the nearest church ringing
out through the frosty air.
"Christmas chimes!" he thought.
"Christmas is for happy and rich peo-
pie, not for poor shepherds like me-"
His dark humcr did not escape the
notice of his wife when he entered
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19

his lowly hut. She sent the children
to amuse him, and soon saw hin
smile as he listened to their prattle.
AS the evening wore on the storm
increased, but seated before the fir,
blazing in the chimney, Eudes forgo
his discomfort, happy at being shell
tered from the raging tempest Wher
the family were about to sit down tt
their evening meal they heard a louG
knock, and voice outside cried:
open the door, my good man, fol-
the love of the living God, whose
birth we celebrate this night"
Who are your" asked Eudes.
am an old man who has travelled
many a weary mile in this terrible
cold. | am at the end of my strength
and can go no further. Open the
door, If thou hast any kindness in thy
hearth"
Now, Eudes had a great deal o.
Kindness in his heart, so he opened
the door at once. On the threshold
stood stately old man, beautiful t.
behold, with luxuriant white beard
and clear, blue eyes. There was
nothing sordid in his dress. He car
ried heavy cane, upon which he
leaned with dignity and grace.
welcome, old man." said the
shepherd. cordially.
Il thank thee, my son. MY bless
ings be upon thy house." The Wis
ltor spoke slowly, and his voice was
like soothing music
May ask you to share our frugal
meal?" asked Eudes.
II thank thee again. Thy repast
will be indeed welcome, and on listen
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
A MODEL WIFE.

Chloe is the best OF wives.
Just fault or two may. be;
Eut so many sweets she hives.
Scarce fault e'er can see.
Worries long have ceased to thron8"
Not fguratiYe gnat-
How could any linger long!
Chloe loves me--think OF that!
Chloe always goes my way.
Lies SO very smooth indeed
Oft l find my wit astray;-
must ask her what I need.
Quickly then the thing is done,
Chosen auto, house, or fiat;
All, my rules perfect one; So,
And she loves Ine-think of that1
Chloe says / am SO kind
That t would truly be sin
II she did not always mind
Each behest ere begin
Says that she can always guess
All my wishes says it pat.
obedience brings happiness, :,
Chloe says-now think OF that!
Samuel Minturns Peck, in the Boston
Transcript.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
AS he spoke his head. was

AS he spoke his head was sur
rounded by an aureole, and a light
| emanated from his entire person. He
| continued:
Happy the humble man who, like
thee, Eudes. walks peacefully along
the pathway of life l have wandered
far over this world, and have seen
many strange things. | have lived
in splendid palaces of marble and in
the cottages Of the poor, and | have
found the greatest happiness under
humble roofs"
AS he ceased speaking the room
was suddenly flooded with light. The
poor shepherds recognized their d.
vine guest and Frustrated themselves
in prayer.
Have no fear," said the guest.
Il am He who brings peace to all.
Live in happiness and contentment,
and thy children shall bring thee joy.
| Will take envy out of thy heart;
also, the desire for what thou canst
not have. And I will adorn thy land
with flowers and fruits, so that thou
shalt praise My name every day."
Eudes and his wife were speechless
with awe, and when they recovered |
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
CHRISTMAS CHIMES FROM MANY CHIMES

Christmas Is always season OF
good wishes and loving kindness.
In America almost all children
hang up their stockings on Christmas
eve, to be filled by kind old Santa
Claus. In Germany they make more
of Christmas than We do in Ameri-
ca. Everywhere the Christmas-tree
is used.
If a family is too poor to have a
whole tree, single branch only will
stand in conspicuous place, hung
with the few simple gifts.
A week before Christmas st. Mich
olas visits the children, to find out
who have been good enough to re-
ceive the gifts the Christ-child will
bring them on Christmas eve.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19

DE successful nan" said Unle Eb
en-, keeps quiat co.'s he kin hear op,
portunity knocIla at de do De fail
ure tries to do al de aockin' aisse'f.''''
Washington Star.
First Society Matron--I've just paid
$500 for q fascinating little rag to
wear to your bridge. Second Society
Matron-so charmed! Who is your
ragman noW?-Life.
Bills that watch your father gave
you ten years ago still doing good
service? Jill-Yep! l pawned it
again today for the twentieth time
Yonkers Statesman.
Sir Pompey-I say, Blaggs. you've
got fine lot of ancestors. Mr..
Blaggs-Bless yer cart, Sir Pompey,
they amt mine-they're the chill
dren's. -Ally Sloper's.
What do you see in me to lover"
sighed the ardent swain. "Oh, don't
know" answered the girl. This is
the silly season, you must remember"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
We'll, there's one thing about MI
ritch, he's always ready to confess his
faults" Nonsense! Why, he's for
ever Dragging about being self-made."
"Of course; that's just t."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Blobbs-Bjones is the most unlucky
fellow at cards ever met. Slobbs-
Then suppose he is lucky in love.
Blobbs-I suppose so. At any rate,
he has never been married.-Philadel
phia Record.
A smart Irishman was leaning
against post when a funeral process
sion passed. who's dead?" some one
asked. Il don't know" answered the
Irishman, "but presume it's the gen
tleman in the coffin. '-Philadelphia In
quirer.
"Hows yer husband arfter the acct
dwent, Mrs. Ginerty?" Faith, sum
tonnes he's better an sumtoimes he's |
wurse, but rum the way he swears
and wills an takes on whin he's bet. |
Their. Oh think he's betther whin he's
wurse. Puck.
Miss Sweetner-Isn' 1t laughable
to see the youthful airs Fan Billiwing
gives herself? She must be at least
ten years older than | am Miss Cap
sicum-Fully-and you wouldn't tear
under the wing, you know, either
Chicago Record Herald.
Fooled again!" Kissed the heavy
villain as he lit fresh cigarette, "but
my time will come. shall yet turn
he tables" And the beautiful hero
ne stood on the canvas mountain and
waved her hand. That's easy, Gas.
,ard. Get a job in roundhouse."
Chicago Daily News.
IF you wish to have everybody for
'our friend" counselled her elderly
Idviser, don't be talker; be lis
ener." 1t was not until after she had
.ecured a job as telephone girl in the
entral Office that she found out what
mistake she had made in taking the
dvice literally.-Chicago Tribune.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-19
HOra Christi,

!, Mary, trembling wait
The hour so soon to be;
l shall have played SO high a part
In His nativity.
On, wonderful, thrice wonderful,
My God hath been to me!
For this mine hour of pain,
The travail l must know.
There shall be gladness through the wears.
-, And where my tears shall How
The bloom of Love shall burst In toy.r
For God hath told me so.
How gladly shall | bear
All sorrow for His sake,
l only tremble lest with love
Mine eager heart should break
For He shall rest within mine arms
Ere the white dawn shall wake!
Charles Hanson Towne. in Christine.
Number. Lippincott's Magazine As