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Douglas Island news., 1910-07-20
AROUND THE WORLD Dr. Simpsons Story of His Visits to the Countries of the
 Old World
tcontinued from last week.

Colombo, Ceylon, has about 100000 inhabitants. had heard and read great deal about the "spicy isle,'' about being able to smell the cinnamon when miles out at sea. There are smells in the harbor, but 1 did not detect any spice smells among them. They have very good lighthouses and the fash light of the clock tower can be seen IS miles off. The harbor is good one. They have breakwater mile long built of blocks of concrete weighing from 1G to g tons. It stands l2 feet above extreme high tide. They have also good drydocks here. In the Orient they have no landing docks or wharVes for large vessels. think Calcutta was the only place where we tied up at wharf-everywhere else We were put ashore in lighters or launches.
 There are some very good hotels at Colombo. The Grand Oriental is fine place and is right at the landing jetty, but unfortunately the runner of the Galle Face pronounced gold fish, braced us, assured us that he bad lots of empty rooms and we went with him. Every body said that it was the finest hotel in Ceylon. It was about two miles from the landing, and when we reached the hotel we were told by the smiling clerk that there were no empty rooms and would not be for week. l went back, found that the best hotels were all full, SO we put up at the Globe, very fair hotel for Ceylon. 1t cost about six dollars to have my baggage hauled around. I think my baggage cost ne over twenty dollars from the time landed antil we left. Colombo is situated on cape or point o{ land letting into the sea- The harbor is on one side, the Galle Face hotel on the other. It is typical seaside hotel; is we'll run and seems to be always full. Sir Thomas Lipton and James Gordon Bennett we've both there when we were in Colombo. At our hotel had good room, very large, noisy electric fan and good view The mosquitoes played Ned with me the first night. did not know what was making ne so itchy. As most of the mosquitoes down here are noiseless thought of bugs, but bugs generally make their presence felt in other ways. thought of feas and wondered if had become lousy all at once when heard faint little hum. That settled it. l pulled down the netting all around and turned on the light. spent the next hour killing all the mosquitoes l could fud within the net. l do not believe l had slept more than an hour when the crows began. They were not satisfied with their un- earthly noise, but they strolled in through the open French windows to see if was sleeping we'll. The crows in Ceylon are not shy or distant-in fact, they are quite friendly.
 There is said to be little to see in. Colombo, yet there are many things that cannot be seen in Alaska. The trees and plants are all tropical and it would take years to study them. A few become familiar after you have seen tbem al a dozen different ports, but most of them pass out of your mind a week or possibly day after you have seen it. l went to the Victoria park, which occupies the site of the old cin- namon gardens that everybody raved about My boy cut me off cinnamon
Douglas Island news., 1910-07-20

branch. remember that as a young ster was very fond of cinnamon bark. had not tasted it for more than 70 years. chewed the bark of the branch from end to end, but cinnamon bark IS not what it was thirty years ago. The botanical gardens in Victoria park are very interesting and,very instructive as every tree, vein and plant is labeled. might say the same thing about the museum.
 I could have spent six months in Vic- toria park and put in the time profit ably, as there are hundred of we'll known medicinal plants there besides others used in the arts or for domestic purposes, as indigo, madder and other dye.woods, cloves, allspice, nutmegs, etc. But a person sees so much that one thing crowds out another. Once visited the British museum every day for about three months and spent from one to two hours every day. Yet l can not remember over fifty things that l saw. I remember the Alaska room; the Egyptian mummy that was said to antedate the biblical era by long time: the Portland vase, which cost one hundred and fifty thousand dollars and was broken by mad man. remem- Der the wooden sheik 4,000 years old, found in Egypt and resem bling Bob Ingersoll. 1 remember letters written by Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots. also remember the beautiful illustrated manuscripts made by monks, some of which took lifetime to complete. 1 will not give the whole list I visited the museum in Colon bo as 1 visit the museums in every city 1 visit if have time. 1t was very instructive. The industries of Ceylon were demonstrated. First pearl fishing. There were tubs of oysters showing the pearls and manner of sort ing: the diving apparatus was also shown. The silk industry was also shown; the mulberry tree On which the silkworm lives; the worm is shown from it's birth to it's death. The cocoons which are cooked and otherwise treated; then the process of spinning, dyeing and weaving the different grades; also the manufacture of pongees, poplins, etc. The growth of tea is shown from the planting of the shoots to shipping the full chests to Europe or America. So with coffee and hemp and dozens of other things. Then the uses of differ ent plants and trees are shown.
 For instance, the coeoanut palm. There are buts built of the wood and thatched with the leaves; the milk of the cocoanut is used as drink, also in making fermented liquor; the meat is eaten, is used by bakers and confec- tioners. The dried meat, called copra, is sacked up,and shipped to large works where cocoanut oil and butter are ex- tracted from it. These are used for hair oils, pomades and dozen other things. The shell is made into cups, saucers, pitchers, all kinds of vessels, even teapote. They are also carved into work boxes and all kinds of ornamental receptacles. The outer rind of the nut and bark of the tree are used for stuff
 ing mattresses and pillows, for making cords and ropes, sacks, mating and buffers. The sap, or juice, of the tree, is also used in making a fermented liquor. 1 believe that is about all that the cocoanut palm is any use for.
 (Continued next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
WILL BID FOR
 COUNTY CONNECTS

In several counties of the state the an- nual contracts for convicts will be award ed and given to the Birmingham district coal companies this week.
 For the purpose of bidding upon the year lease, W. A. Gibson, manager of conyicts for the Pratt Consolidated Coal company; P J. Rogers, superintendent of prisons for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and E. H. Coxe, gen eral superintendent of coal mines for the latter company, left last night for Mont gomery.
 The contracts will be awarded in that county today or tomorrow and in other counties during the week.
 The absolute dependabiity of certain coal tonnage where convict labor is used has caused a very lively rivalry to arise between local companies for convict labor.
 It is claimed that contracts can be signed based on certain tonnages where convicts are used And on the other hand no certain figures can be reached on free labor.
 On account of negro miners caring lit tie for surplus of money it is claimed their labor is less valuable than If they desired to put in full service.
 The officers who left here yesterday ex- pect to be gone about a week with the exception of MT. Coxe. who will return to Birmingham probably tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
MILITARY WILL HELP
 IN CENSUS JUBILEE

At one of the best attended and enthus- iastic meetings of the Jefferson County National Guard association, held at the armory yesterday. it was decided that all the military companies in the Birming ham district take part in the census jubilee that will be held in Birmingham this month.
 The bill pending before Congress pro- viding for the payment of the National Guard was indorsed, officers were elected for the ensuing year, and much other business of importance was transacted The meeting was called to order by Lieut. Ed L. Anderson, who stated the purpose of the call. On motion Maj J. Q. Smith was elected chairman.
 The feature of the meeting was a dis cussion of the local sentiment concerning the National Guard, and the seeming antagonlsm and lack of encouragement that has developed in certain quarters to the citizen sodiery. It was unanimously decided, however, to set aside all griev- ances and to lend every aid in their power to make the approaching celebra- tion grand success.
 b A committee from the Chamber of Com merce consisting of Col. Tom o. Smith, Professor Massey and Tom Bowron, were present and after formally inviting the military to participate in the jubilee. made interesting talks and pledged their support and influence to further the in- terest of the National Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
RATE HEARING IS
 ON IN LOUISVILLE

That the rate hearing of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad will con- tinue for about 10 'days longer and then reconvene in Birmingham was the state ment by s. J. Bowie, counsel for the company, who was in Birmingham yes- terday.
 He arrived in Birmingham from Louis vile yesterday morning to spend few hours with his family here and re- turned last night.
 Nr. Bowie said the taking of testimony was progressing fairly well and the in- dications pointed to a conclusion of the case at no far distant date.
 He said the testimony of c. w. Hill man, the rate expert, for the state on cross-examination. was still in progress and would continue for a day or two yet
 MT. Bowie stated that the case would be resumed in Birmingham after the Louisville session is closed. Only few more witnesses are to be examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
BUSINESS MEN WILL
 INSPECT SAME MINES

For the purpose of inspecting the phe- nomenal coal mine 6f the Alabama Fuel and Iron company at Sanie large party oe officers of local companies will make a special trip to the property this week. It was declared yesterday that so much interest had been shown in the property since the announcement of the opening that the owners would carry party to see the operations.
 The party will include several prom inent officers of the Central of Georgia railroad, Frank Fowlkes of Birmingham, Eugene Brown, H. F. DeBardeleben, Otto Marx and others.
 The officers while on the trip will in- spect the work now in progress on the $125,O00 spur track being completed by the railroad to the mine.
 Perhaps never before in Birmingham has any one coal property development attracted so much attention in industrial circles as the finding of 13-foot seam of coal which has been tapped at four sep arate places. The property has been lying idle for many years and it was only recently that the Alabama Fuel company began work .on the deposits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
GAR SHORTAGE IS BEING RELIEVED

F. A. Doggerill, car accountant for the Frisco lines, arrived in Birmingham last night, and will hold a conference today with local officers in connection with pre- vailing conditions. In speaking of the past trouble experienced here by short age of cars, MT. Doggerill said everything was better now and the shortage would scarcely be felt from now on.
 He said the heavy shipments of coal west and the rapid advances in other traffic had been something entirely unex- pected by railroad companies and for time they were seriously handicapped in meeting the emergency. He added that the past trouble had been overcome very rapidly, and nothing was felt of the car shortage at this time. He said busi- ness was very good on the line and q. very busy season is looked for by the railroad operators.
 MT. Doggeril will be in the city sev- eral days, during which time he will probably call upon the industrial traffic managers and assure them of the capac- ity of the Frisco to handle their business properly and without any delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
GRAND JURY WILL
 RECONVENE TODAY

The grand jury will reconvene this morning at the courthouse at 10 o'clock to complete the work of the session which was temporarily adjourned in Sep tember More than 100 witnesses have been summoned to appear before the body and testify today, and the number for the remainder of the adjourned session is correspondingly large.
 It is thought that period of several weeks will be required before the 100 or more cases docketed for investigation have been disposed of.
 Violations of the prohibition and gam ing laws will come in for a good share of attention. It is reported however, that other cases will be disposed of first, and the remainder of the session given over to investigation into these matters.
 This will be a busy week in the crim- inal court, as the case of William Ma bors considered the most important of the year. will come up in the first di- vision, Judge s. l.. Weaver presiding If Judge Fort has sufficiently recovered from his attack of tonsilitis, he will prob ably hear today the petition of the Frisco railroad for the release of two of the cars of liquor seized by the sheriff re- cently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
THREE BLIND TIGERS
 CAPTURED SUNDAY

Everything was quiet with the blind tiger squad yesterday and but three ar rests were made The squad reported to the chief last night that the Hid was fastened securely down." The squad in- vestigated number of places but found nothing.
 1t is understood that from the present all soft drink stands that have screens before their doors will be required to re- move them. Seventeen arrests have been made at Ensley for this.a large num- Der of convictions secured. It is said that the same thing will be done in the city.
 The recorders court will resume the grind on the prohibition cases this morn ing before Judge McNally. The docket is filled with the cases and it is proba hle that the court will be occupied all da, with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
DR. GREEN OPENS
 LYCEUM COURSE

The lecture of pr. Thomas E. Green, which opens the Lyceum course at the High school auditorium tonight, will no doubt draw large crowd. as pr. Greens famous lecture on "The Key to the Twen- tieth Century, has a national reputation
 Following is a brief outline of this most interesting study in American dynamics;
 Prologue The mightiest of mysteries where and when?-the personal equation the loom of the ages-the flood of years.
 The prophecy. The turning of the cen- turies-building history-at one with the nature of things-the reign of law-the the tennis court+179S.
 The Twentieth Century The heir of the ages-"America holds the future the making of nation--the men of the constitutions ''pent up Utiea"-th hand of omnipotence-cartoon on the skies the key of the twentieth century.
 The Mother of Accomplishment. Steam, steel and lightning!-'Tll put a girdle round the world in 40 minute" the magic of invention-the wizards wand.
 A Titan Among Nations. Measuring a continent-syllables of dimension-fram- ing the picture.
 New Dynamic. The deeadence of re- roduction-European stagnation-a royal cenotaph-blue blood and degeneraey-the creative force of democracy" "Parthians, Medes and Elamites the flag of hu manity-"My Country, Iris of Thee
 The America of Today. An imperial re- public-our stupendous out-o of-doors-the magic of statistics-the nations debt and a crop of corn-An hundred and thirty billons!-a fence of gold-the wonder of the world.
 Epilogue Cui bono 1.-the witness of the past-the yellow peril-Gods challenge to America.
 Lest we forget"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
WANTS DETECTIVE TO
 FIND HER COW

"Is you one of dem devective mens?" asked an aged negro woman of Detec- tive Henderson yesterday. The officer disclosed himself and the old woman continued: "Ise lost my COW and wants you to git her back fo me. She sho was CT fine COW. Did you ever see my cow?"
 NO. Aunty," said Henderson; tell me what she looks like and maybe can find her"
 Well" said the old woman, a trife uncertain, "she had one hon off next to de fence and her color was bout de same. She stands three feet in clover. She's been gone three days-yestiddy, today and tomorro'. Does yoh think yu'd know her if yuh saw err"
 With that perfect description it would be impossible to miss her." re- turned Henderson, amid the laghter of his fellows He talked with the old woman for some time before he could elicit a more definite description of the missing animal He finally succeeded however, and the old negress left the station perfectly contented in the as surance that her cow would be returned to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07

The chair appointed the following com mittee to confer with the committee from the Chamber Of Commerce in regard to the arrangements for the parade: Maj Robert Gregory, Captain Dorrance, Capt C. H. Mandy and Captain Ohme This committee will meet Wednesday at F o'clock at the office of Gen. Louis V. Clark.
 The bill pending before Congress to compensate the officers and enlisted men of the National Guard for their services was read by Lieutenant Anderson. The provisions of the bill were thoroughly discussed, Lieut.. H. A Moon giving detailed statement of the rate of pay ac- cording to rank. The bill was unanimous ly indorsed, and a committee, consisting of Lieut.. H. A. Moon, Maj. J. B. Scully and Capt. R. V. Mabry, was appointed to notify the senators and congressman of Alabama of the action of the associa- ton and to invite the military bodies throughout the state to take united action in securing the passage of the bill.
 Officers were then elected as follows: Maj J. Q. Smith. president; Maj. R. L. Gregory, vice president; Lieut. Ed L, Anderson secretary and treasurer. Lieu tenant Anderson, who was reelected, was accorded vote of thanks for his past faithful and efficient services.
 Regular meetings will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
FEDERAL COURT
 MEETS AT ANNISTON

The local officers of the federal courts will leave tomorrow for Anniston, where court will be held commencing Wednes- day.
 The grand jury will be organized in the morning and the petit jury and non-jury dockets taken up immediately.
 It is not anticipated that the officers will be detained in Annston very long. The most interesting event in connec- ton with the court is the investigation which will probably be made by the grand jury into the alleged violation of the postal laws near Anniston. It will be recalled that several arrests were made several weeks ago of prominent men in Anniston charged with violating the postal regulations. They have been referred to the grand jury and the one to be organized Wednesday will take up the facts and decide to either dismiss the charges or return an indictment. The court will be organized by Judge William l. Grubb. The grand jury will be in charge of N. l.. Steele, assistant district attorney. while District Attorney Street will appear for the government in the criminal cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07

Jack Moore of Walker county came to Birmingham en route to look at the mine. He made trip to the property Saturday. When he returned to Birmingham MT Moore agreed with other experts that it was the most marvellous mine in the Br- mingham district. He said the vein was 13 feet thick and absolutely fawless. "In four places," said MT. Moore enthusiasti- cally, "I tried to reach the top of the vein with my walking cane and failed. have been in mines all over the coun" try and have yet to see one that promises so much as the one at Sanie.
 The best geological experts in America cannot calculate how great will be the tonnage taken from the vein. l would not consider trying to estimate how great the coal mined will be. l am somewhat surprised that this property remained un- located for such length of time
 The enthusiasm of MT Moore reflects conservatively the opinions heard here as to the Alabama Fuel property now being developed. The greatest interest to see and inspect the mine has been created here and as many as are invited will no doubt visit the property on the inspection trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
JOSEPH ISSUES A
 CALL FOR MEETING

With two more days remaining in which to raise the necessary public spirit fund for the census jubilee Chair man NJ V. Joseph of the finance com mittee is calling on the business inter- ests and the citizens of the city to join in the movement and help run the total up immediately.
 meeting will be held in the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium this after noon at ? o'clock. As a matter of pub lie pride all those who have not yet Joined in the movement are expected to be on hand.
 The opportunity to advertise Bir- mingham is immense. Never has a from all the railroads It means that Alabama will come in bodily.
 The Sons of Veterans, Camp Morgan Pettus will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock to prepare for the grand ball, and make other arrangements,
 Here is the call for this afternoon s meeting:
 7"There will be a meeting Monday afternoon. November '. at D. m. in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to arrange for financing tne census jubilee and Confederate Veterans re- union.
 Less than half of the amount nec- essary to make the entertainment a success has been raised. You are urged to attend and bring some friends with you. If you are unable to come, please indicate on the form below the amount of your subscription.
 M. V. Joseph, chairman; Hill Fergu- son, G. B. Mccormack, T. O. Smith, Vic tor Hanson, John l.. Kaul J. J. Smith"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-07
FRISCO OFFICIAL
 IN BIRMINGHAM

J. E. Hutchinson, general superintend- ent of the Frisco system, arrived in Birmingham yesterday afternoon for the purpose of making an inspection of local properties and to hold a conference with officers on this division.
 He said that nothing special was con- nected with his visit to Birmingham at this time.
 He also said the conditions at Thomas where the yards are fast rounding into shape are good, and the details would eventually be working smoothly.
 MT. Hutchinson was optimistic over the outlook for business and said it would be very brisk this fall
 He will inspect all the local properties today and will be in consultation with A D. Lightner, general agent and J. Ii. Jackson, superintendent, before he leaves for Springfield.