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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

@ HE people of the States have always entertained an egagger-
 ated idea of the unhealthful-
 - ness of the Isthmus of Panama.
 Even In it's worst days 1t was less disease-ridden than many other parts of the South American continent. As in all tropical regions the native of the temperate zone can only avoid ill., ness by observing commonsense precau- tions and maintaining a temperate habit in the matters of diet and drink. At present the Canal Zone and the cities at either end of 1t are perfectly sani- tary and not unpleasant places of abode. The hospital statistics show that the men engaged on the canal enjoy a de- gree of good health that compares fla vorably with the experience of the pop ulations of the large cities up North. But their appearance is sufficient eyl- dence on this point. A more hearty and vigorous lot 1t would be difficult to find anywhere. They live clean, well-regu- lated lives. Their hard work is ale viated by wholesome amount of leisure and entertainment. They enjoy two con ditions highly favorable to the main, tenance of good health-interest in life and freedom from worry. The character of the work insures the former and the high salaries the latter
 During the first four months of the year the climate of the Isthmus is not unlike that of one of the eastern states in summer. The thermometer registers about 80 degrees at midday and falls to around 50 degrees in the evening Sleep under a blanket Is comfortable at night and the early mornings are delightfully."- cool and bracing. especially on the At lantic side of the divide. The air from the Pacific does not seem to be as heavily charged with ozone. In the wet season, extending from about the first of May to the end of the year, rainfall is abundant and the humidity exces- sIve, but the men seem to go through 1t without any serious difficulty. The temperature varies hardly more than 10 degrees in it's maximum the year round, the mean being 80 degrees
 The physical aspects of the country are diversified In the Zone hills and valleys predominate, with stretches of level savanna upon the borders. The province of Darien is for the most part mountainous wilderness and thick jun gle. Some portions of it are practically unknown and rendered uninviting by the hostile attitude of the Indians that oc. cupy it. The impression prevails that rich gold deposits exist in this region and at least one paying mine is in operation.
 The provinces of Chiriqui and veragua. and especially the former, are marvellous ly endowed with natural resources that are just beginning to attract the atten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Gazz0lvH0S

ton of the world. The hardwood timber in this territory is worth many millions of dollars and it's rubber is equal to the best of the Para variety In the hills coffee of the best quality is grown and the plains with their frequent streams, afford ideal cattle ranges. Doubtless under development, this region will yield many valuable crops that have not as yet been thought of but which will be cultivated under the stimulus of the extensive market that the opening of the canal must create. There are all ready in Chiriqui q few Americans mak- ing money and enjoying life in it's salub- rious climate. The Panama government Is anxious to see their number increased by immigration of the right sort, believ- Ing that the resultant leaven will be advantageous to the national growth and prosperity. The influence of the United States and its territorial inter ests In Panama insure exemption from revolution or invasion and guarantee the observance of the rights of Americans. Not but what the Panamans may be de- pended upon ito do the fair thing. Their leading men are actuated by the best spirit and the people in general display a marked tendency toward improve ment and progress It is not too much to expect that within 10 years the Pan amans will have attained more nearly to the United States standard in gov ernment and business methods than any continent.
 hAtrf 4.r. suddenly famous on account of the curious relics which were unearthed from the guacas or graves, which are the only traces of their existence left by people who lived in this region at some prehistoric period Many years ago an Indian accidentally uncovered one of these guacas, which contained number of gold ornaments. Immediately thou sands of the natives engaged in the search for similar Repositories of treas ure. Several hundred thousand dollars worth of gold ornaments are believed to have been found but they were melted and sold for their weight in coin At length the attention of archeologists was attracted and systematic digging was in- stltuted, but the graves had become scarce by this time Many articles of ancient workmanship and quaint design were, however, secured by the various museums of the world
 It is a remarkable fact that the people who constructed these sepulchres left no traces of their occupancy on the surface of the ground, although it appears to be a universal human trait to erect monu- ments, if they be but mounds of rough rock. The graves were made by lining the sides with slabs of stone. In this receptacle were placed stone implements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

~ HE fine temper of the old Damascus sword blades is a lost art, and 1t IS V claimed that never again VIII swords be made to cut so keenly as those made by the ancient armorers in that Old World city. But none the less moo ern civilization gets along fairly well Swords are of little moment nowadays except to adorn the persons of military officials. and for commercial purposes the present processes of tempering steer ap- pear to be amply sufficient
 But one ancient secret which was pos sessed by the Egyptians under the ancient Pharaohs and by the natives Of Peru under the Aztec monarchs, whose line ended with the unfortunate Montezuma, was the hardening of copper and tenn pering this metal until they were able to cut the hardest of stones, such as the porphyry and hard granite. It is claimed they even carved the emerald with tenn pered instruments of copper.
 This tempering of copper, now that the metal is being turned out profusely, would mean tremendous gain in modern civilization. Humboldt, that curious ands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Tempering Copper a Lost Art.

brainy scientist. once attempted to ana lvze the chemical constituents of chisel made of copper found in Peru among other relics of the lost race of the Incas.
 He learned that a small percentage of tin was mixed with the copper to tenn per the chisel Yet despite the efforts of Humboldt and many later scientist to find how to produce copper chisels that will cut granite and porphyry, the secret of the vanished Aztecs has never been recovered There may have been some other rare metal used in combining the copper and the tin which Humboldt missed in his comparatively crude ana lysis of the chisel found in the old sir yer mine of ancient Peru.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
War in Air Next Time.

Raids by dirigible balloons dropping bombs of enormous explosive power are mentioned In this solemn warning to the English government from the organiza- tion, which Is admitted by every Eng lishman to represent the highest intelli- gence of all her offensive and defensive powers combined. It was set forth in this warning that the airship would att tack almost certainly by night
 The picture calls for a defense by bril- liant searchlights in an attempt to dag gle the aerial enemies. Surface artillery was claimed to be of little value against such a flock of enemies Even if hit, dirigible balloons by extending aeroplanes on the principle of paraehutes, would set. tie slowly, and with engines unimpaired would be able to reach safety. Alto gether the Britisher Is terribly excited over his condition from military stand point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

TvEN the phlegmatic British have now
 - apparently decided that aerial war VI fare will play a most important, 1T not deciding hand, in the next great conflict between great nations. The Royal United Service Institution, which meets in London and comprises the most pro- gressive spirits In all of Great Britain's various departments of war service, has warned the government that dirigibles and the aeroplane will be vast factor in any future war.
 It is now calling on the government to get into the market for serviceable dirigible balloons and aeroplanes. The work of Germany, France and the United States along these lines is pointed out to the British military authorities as con stituting a threat that the English will soon be a second rate power In warfare, no matter how many Dreadnoughts may be built, foated, and armed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
M ZAS 5goHAN<e

~ HOUGH many more masterpieces have been made of the Madonna M and Child than of the Resurrec- tion. some of the most beautiful
 pictures of ancient and modern
 times depict this important and dramatic episode. Besides treating this theme very differently, they touch on different incidents of this tragedy.
 Several painters, both ancient and mod ern, have shown the Descent from the Cross. Joseph and some of the Apostles are taking the Christ down from the cross. Their faces are as alive with pity as His is with suffering, while the two Marys are standing close by sobbing bit terly. Every incident is treated dramat- ically, such as the pallor of His face, the wounds in His arms and legs and the suffering of the throng. The somber col bring of the environment make the wind ing sheet and the wan countenance more colorless.
 The next incident in this dramatic scene is the entombment Many of the old Dutch and Italian masters have de- picted this solemn hour, but the Dutch painter, Titan, is supposed to have sur passed them all. The Apostles and Jo- seph are bearing Christ with loving care from the cross to the tomb beyond The expression on their countenances shows that this lifeless form is the most prized possession in the world to them. Simi- lar and still different Is the "Entomb- ment," by Hoffmann. The Apostles and friends of Christ are bearing him to the tomb. The limp body is so heavy 1t is brought to the resting place with diff culty. Three are supporting the upper part of the body and three the lower limbs. The eldest of the helpers, who is bearing a torch, looks back as though he wished to get a last look of the sad, but peaceful. countenance. Above the tomb are three sorrowful, tear-stained faces-of Mary Magdalene. Mary, the mother, and Anne. The moment is so dramatic and still possesses so much artistic restraint that 1t moves and thrills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

s There has recently been completed at Great Falls, Mont, a huge brick chim- ney for carrying away the fumes of tho smelting works, which will take rank as one of the tallest structures in the world. 1t is 7s15 feet In outside diameter at the base and 53 feet inches at the top. It extends b06 feet above the ground and 62S1a feet above it's lowest foundation course. Its total weight Is 24.984 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

abiding Any disturbance that may occur Is occasioned by foreigners. The natives are exceedingly abstemious in the matter of liquor and, although saloons are nu- merous and everyone drinks to some ex- tent, excess is extremely rare. During the two weeks of my recent visit I was on the streets of the city at all hours of the day and night, and upon the oc- casion of a festivity. but failed to see a single man showing signs of being af- fected by strong drink.
 By Forbes Lindsay, Author of "Pana-
 ma The Isthmus and the Canal."l
 FACTS AND FIGURES.
 About s5,ooo.oOo worth of quinine is consumed annually the world over
 Scotland has many houses without win dows.
 The cost of Engand's old age pensions will be about $35,000,000.
 The blackening of incandescent lamps is due to the vaporizing of the carbon.
 France's birth rate has fallen from s2 to 1914 per cent. In 100 years.
 It is likely that the height of the new buildings in Messina will be limited to about 33 feet.
 prospector for gold in Alaska found hot spring but 125 miles south of the Arctic circle, and has made a fortune by raising fresh vegetables on probably the most northerly truck farm in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

The blackening of incandescent lamps is due to the vaporizing of the carbon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
FACTS AND FIGURES.

About s5,000,0O0 worth of quinine is consumed annually the world over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

France's birth rate has fallen from 32 to 1914 per cent. In 100 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

The cost of England's old age pensions will be about $35,000, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

It is likely that the height of the new buildings in Messina will be limited to about 33 feet.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
ST. slMoN's TRANSIT COMPANY

This company will operate theil
on Saturday and Sunday. December
and 5, weather permitting, on the
following schedules:
Saturday. leave Brunswick at zoo
a. M: returning leaving Ocean Pier
at $50 a. m. Leave Brunswick at SOC
leave Ocean Pier at 400 p. m.
Sunday, 2Sth, leave Brunswick at
900 a. M: leave Ocean Pier at 1000
IN. Leave Brunswick at 200 p III !;
y. m: returning leaving Ocean Pier
at 100 p. m.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04

a GOOD UNCONSTITUTIONAL
unusually large number of citizens
We're present yesterday afternoon to
see the demonstration of the Phoenix
fire eXtinguisher III Jekyl square. The
little apparatus, like on the two pre-
vious occasions, eXtinguished a large
blaze in very few seconds. This
eXtinauisher has been pronounced by
all who have seen it demonstrated TO
be one of the greatest little inven-
tons of its kind in existence, and nc
doubt a large number of them will be
sold in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
CALVIN DEMAREST, CHICAGO.
is CHAMPION BILLlARDIST

New York, Dec. 3.-Calvin Demarest
of Chicago, today won the worlds
championship at 1872 line balk bill
lizards, when he defeated George SUIT
ton, 500 to AS. He won the cham
pionship in the fourteenth inning. The
best run during the match was III.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
PERSONAL

Judge D. W Krauss spent yester-
day in Savannah
Mayor Hopkins is back from busi-
ness trip TO Waycross.
Capt. W. NJ. Upper, of Jacksonville.
spent yesterday in the city.
L. H Haym left yesterday on a
short business trip up the A, p. e. A.
Charlton Wright. Of Sterling. was
in the city yesterday.
Thos. O'Connor, travelling freight
agent of the Southern, with haadgupr-
tiers in Albany, spent yesterday in the
city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
No Case on Record.

There is no case on record Of A
cough or cold resulting in pneumonia
Or consumption after Foleys Honey
and Tar has been taken. as it will
stc3 your cough and break ND your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a
Eellcw package. Contains no opiates
and IS safe and sure For sale at tie
Atlanta pharmacy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
Reward offered.

] will pay a reward of SO for the
return of my white and liver colored
pointer dog. which disappeared Thurs
day. Dog answers to the name Of
Bob" Geo. n. Smith.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-04
DAYS DOiNGS
IN BRIEF

The WEA1HER.-Foreca for to-
day in Georgia: Slightly colder, prob
ably showers in northern portion;
light variable winds.
MATINEE TODAY.-The regular
Saturday matinee of moving pictures
will be given at the Grand today and
a large crowd will no doubt he in at
tendance. The hours are from TO 5.
BACK FROM MEETING.-Rev. ].
W. Summons, of the Baptist church,
has returned from Atlanta, where he
has been attending a meeting of the
Georgia state mission Board. He re-
ports pleasant trip.
WORKING ON REPORTS-The
various committees of city council. as
well as the different officials, are now
busy preparing their annual reports,
which will be submitted to council at
its first meeting after the new year
HEAVY FOG.-Vessels in the har-
1or last night were compelled to use
their fog horns in order to prevent a
collision. The fog was the thickest
seen in some time, it being almost i'm
possible to see three feet ahead
IN BUFFALO SWhMP-A portion
Of the county convict gang is now
busy working on the road through Buff
falo swamp. II takes considerasl e
work to keep this road in good order.
but this the convicts are doing and
the road is now in fine condition.
SPECIAL FEATURE Manager Fin
ney will offer the patrons OF the
Grand Monday night a famous Pathe
Freres film dart, The Grandfather,
a Russian tragedy. This remarkable
picture is claimed to even excel La
rosca," that was shown at the Grand
asst Monday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20
PERSONALS.

Thomas Pa, of Keanae, was a pas
senger to Honolulu last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Hardy, of Pu-
unene, went to Honolulu last week.
Maui News.
Mrs. A. G.. Dickens and children were
passengers to Honolulu Wednesday,
Maui News.
VIM. Won Seggern, of Puunene, went
to Honolulu last week to visit his
family in Honolulu.-Maui News.
A. A. Deas and wife, of Honolulu,
returned Wednesday from a pleasant
visit to Hama relatives.-Maui News.
Alfred H. Ting, of the Baldwin Ma
tional Bank, was married Saturday
evening to Miss Young of Wailuku.-
Maui News.
County Attorney J. L. Coke return
His son Philip, who was i'll, is much
mproved.-Maui News.
Judge Matthewman has appointed
Walter E. Drake, Collector of internal
Revenue, to be guardian of the estate
and person of Alice F. Beard.
Miss May Vanderburg arrived on
Maui Tuesday evening and at once
took up her duties as assistant teacher
in the Waihee school.-Maui News.
G. W. Harvey, who has been visiting
the Islands during the past three
weeks, returned to the mainland yes
teEday on the Mongolia.
Nv. L. Castle writes from New YoAs
city that he saw r. Beverly Kidd il
the Hudson river tube, going over tt
Jersey City from New York, and thai
he looked just as young as ever. II.
stated that Prince Bert Peterson II
living in elegant style at the WALDORF
Astoria, and has many giganti,
schemes under way.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20

The band viii play at the departure
Of the steamer Chiyo Maru today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.
See Jordan s window display.

see JORDAN W1uUUW
Houses for sale, houses toilet. Trent
Trust Co., Ltd.
Boys suits in wooden and wash goods
at half price at Blom's
Ladies and children s sweaters in
Oxford, white, cardinal, navy, green
and gray, at big discount at Blom IS.
D. Howard Hitchcock has resumed
his Saturday of-of-door sketching class.
For particulars apply at studio, Bere-
tania and Miller.
Elegant gowns and suits just opened
at Jordan s.
See Sachs ad. for the Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday specials. This is
your opportunity to save money on
shirtings and suitings.
The Palm Cafe furnishes excellent
meals. The service is unexcelled in the
city, and the prices are reasonable.
Hotel street near Fort.
Notion bargains for another week at
Jordan S.
The 25-watt Tungsten lamps may be
substituted for the ordinary 16-c.p
lamps with remarkable improvement in
Illumination as well as economy in OPP
Grafton.
New fall stock of apparel for women
on show at Jordan S this week.
Order your meats from the Metro
politan Market, where they are always
best kept. The quality is superior be
cause the cattle are from the best
ranches in the Territory. Telephone 40
Silk taffeta skirts, special at Jor
dan s.
The men and women who have faded
clothing need not consider it as lost
The French Laundry is agent for the
F. Thomas Dyeing Works of San Fran
cisco. They make old garments lool
like new ones.
Development of negatives and print
ing from them for amateurs is a fea
ture of the work in the Art Shop OF
Fort street below King. The value o
the picture is well brought out at thi
place and satisfaction always follows
All sizes in children s coats at Jor
dan s.
There is no better place 70 recove
from brain-fag than Haleiwa. The loca
ton is pleasant, the distance from tn
city short. and the meals and servic
unequaled by any hotel in the Terri
tory. An auto drive to Haleiwa is on
of the pleasantest memories of visitor
to Hawaii.
Figured lawns, 16 yards for a dollar
at Blom s.
The pictures framed by the Pacif
Picture Frame Co.. on Nuuanu avenu
below Hotel, are really the most attraC
tive from the viewpoint of the man VIII
makes the picture. The work is We
done and the frames always artist
and appropriate. A majority of locs
artists patronize the Pacific.
New pongee coats at Jordan's,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20

drew's Priory joined the choir and also
sang an anthem. The orchestra also
played during the service and at the
close.
Services were conducted on the West
Virginia at 1890 a. m, the Rev. Mr..
Short officiating. At 400 p. m, Canon
Simpson, accompanied by Mrs. Simpson
and number of young people, went
out in a launch to the Pennsylvania
where they were received by Com
mander Pond. A good service was held
on the gun deck. which was conducted
by Canon Simpson. After the service
Captain Pond received the visitors in
his cabin, returning ashore at $50
p. m
At 1880 p. M, services were held for
a large number of men on the Colorado,
led by F. W. Everton Services were
also conducted in the Seamen s chapel.
Chaplain Pearce officiated at the
usual morning service on the Mary
land.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20
SERVICES ON BOARD
THE SHIPS Of WAR

Services were arranged on four of the
cruisers yesterday under the auspices
of The Seamen s Institute.
At 11:00 a. M, the church pennant
was hoisted on the flagship Tennessee
and services were conducted by Bishop
Restarick on the quarterback with Ad
miral Sebree and Captain Fiske and
officers present, and large congrega
ton of men who joined in the service:
heartily. Several girls from st. An
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20

The Hotel Street Garage, formerly
owned by Mr.. Davis, has been reopened
by Cyrus T. Green with four machines,
operated by careful drivers under the
management Of Fl. L. White, who will
see that all orders will have careful
attention. Green 8 Auto Livery, Cyrus
7. Green, president. Phone 61s.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20
HOW TO PREVENT BLOOD POISON

Carelessness and neglect are the
chief causes of blood poisoning. A cut
or bruise, however slight, should have
immediate attention. A good liniment
and one that not only gives prompt
relief from pain, but being antiseptic,
heals the wound without maturation, is
Chamberlain s Pain Balm. When this
remedy is applied all danger from blood
poisoning is avoided. For sale at all
Dealers, Benson Smith & Co., Agents
for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-20

The Young Cafe soda water is made
on the premises from artesian water,
distilled and filtered.