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The Holbrook news., 1910-04-15

N--N N--~--- peg in the chimes of the carapace of the turtle, as this offers the best hold ing part and does the least damage to the animal When a turtle is seen the pegger stands erect on the forward thwart with his miniature harpoon poised for prompt throw at the right moment.
 As soon as the animal is hit it dives and drags the boat forward at a rapid rate. It is very soon compelled to come to the surface to breathe and is then easily secured by means of rope. if too large to be taken into the boat.
 When landed at Key West the tur- ties which have been kept alive-all that die are thrown away as worthless are placed in small, square pens of wattled stakes. called kraals, built in the water, close to shore and in staked compartments under wharves, and
The Holbrook news., 1910-04-15

stretch mesh of from 24 to 26 inches. They are either anchored or drifted at night, and the turtles swimming an easy prey.
 As the hawksbill turtles spend most of their time at the bottom in deep water, different apparatus must be used to catch them. The turtler first discovers their location by means of a water telescope, which is an ordi- nary water bucket with a wooden bottom removed and pane of glass substituted. By putting this on the surface bottom down and placing the head in the upper part the bottom Is clearly visible.
 When found a round iron hoop with a bag of coarse twine is lowered over the animal and as he struggles upward he becomes entangled in it and is brought to the surface and drawn into the boat. A three tooth grapnel is also used at times This is lowered and the animal is caught by the shoul- der
 Keeping Turtles Alive After Cap
 ture.
 Turtles generally have special spots in shallow water close to shore to which they return every night. and each animal has Us own VaIloW or 4ilffoW. where It remains when not taLine of trafaiIns. It is i1 these places that they are generally sought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
NEWS OF THE WEEK
 IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD
By V. D. FRANCIS

of it. 3C60 men gathered in the Lrooklyn Academy of Music recently with no other object in view than a sort of mutual en- couragement to keep the coming season of Lent in the city of Brooklyn as it has never been kept before The meeting was the result of the work of a committee which has been seeking to draw together Christians of all denominations in order to bring about real eyangelistic cam paign.
 It was proposed, first, that meeting be held in every Protestant church in Brook lyn during Passion Week, in order to utliize a great eYangelistie opportunity. Second the conduct of a daily noon-day prayer meeting during Passion D, eek, in such shops factories and business places as can be secured for such services. Third, noon-day meetings during that week in business sections as opportunity offers. Fourth, the observance of Palm Sunday as "Acknowledgemen Day among the young people of Brooklyn Protestanlsm. Fifth, the special ob- serrance of Good Friday ill several strat- eeic centers in a three hours service, from F noon to . D. m Sixth, the ac- tive participation in the preaching of the gospel by laymen of the churches in or der to reach men during this hallowed season. These propositions were enthu- siastically indorsed by those present.
 One of the notable addresses of the evening was that of Dr. s. Parkes Cad man, perhaps the most noted Congrega- tional preacher of the country. During the course of his remarks Dr. Cadman made the following startling statement in regard to the multitude of people who have to be considered in any religious movement in the Borough of Brooklyn. "rhe population of Brooklyn today is 5000 000, showing an increase of 30 per cent in the last decade Two-thirds of this population is either foreign born or foreiEn descent. The Protestant churches report an actual membership of about 1S5, GOO, with a seating capacity of about 26O Oo0 Our Roman Catholic brethern, God bless them in their work who l be- lieve report all baptized members of their communion show returns of 42l000 or thereabouts, and the remainder of the Denominations number few thousands. We have a large and influential Hebrew element and after making allowance for these various churches and synagogues, there is an unchurched population. in cludlng children, etc, Of about Ieo,00O people.
 "rhe Jewish church faces difficulties of it's own and faces them inteligently and with an open mind. Jews are neither atheists nor pagans, and no man can be @ true Jew without fearing God fand working righteously. The spiritual prin- ciples of life are applied in many ways by our Jewish brothers, and their philan- thropies have no reason to blush when compared with our own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
CHILD SUICIDES INCREASING.
Germany's Appalling Death Rate Has
 Grown to One Each Week.

From the New York World.
 Berlin.-A very young school boy killed himself in a railway train this week. and the case has again fastened atten- ton on the prevalence in Germany of child suicide. which has been commented on before. The number of children who take their lives has grown to be appal- ling. On an average now once a week a boy or girl commits suicide. and usually the motive is not made clear to the pro- foundly interested public.
 This suicide this week was worried, his mother says. because he did not get as good a school report as he expected. and he wanted somehow to keep the facts from his people So he forged the usual parents signature to the document and returned it to the school authorities. They noticed that the signature was uns usual and sent the paper to the boys parents. Thereupon the boy killed him- self.
 Looking through. the list of official re- ports of child suicide 1t appears that about one-f1fth of the suicides are com- mitted by girls. and that the most fataS months are May. June. July and August. It is asked whether there is perhaps any connection between this fact and the fact that the same months are the most fatal to infants. X good many psycholo- gists seem to believe that the young brain is so affected by the heat and the school strain in hot weather that depression and despair follow from slight causes. But why should Tuesday be the usual day chosen for suicide by lads? It is easy enough to understand why Monday. ''black Monday is the most fatal day to the 12.oco odd men and women who each year make away with themselves in Germany, but what has Tuesday Go do with boy suicides?
 Puzzling over the matter the German officials have registered a certain num- ber Of causes which regularly recur as explanations or possible explanations of these school boy suicides. The causes and principally fits of depression, senses of indignities offered in the way of pun ishment, nervous collapse, overwork, brain weakness, bad school reports, fail. ure to pass examinations. dread of pun- ishment and in a few cases apparently love affairs or sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
White Vs. Rye Bread.

n
 There is very little difference between the nutritive valne of the wheat and tho rye loaf. In some respects rye pre- sents certain advantages over wheat. and In others wheat may be better than rye. Rye contains a rather greater percentage of soluble carbohydrates than wheat, but somewhat less gluten, although the total protein matters amount to the same in both Hours. Chemical analysis shows vey trlfing differences of composition between the two cereals.
 One distinct advantage of rye bread ix tha. it keeps fresh longer than wheat bread Rye bread also has distinct fax ative properties. Pumpernickei or whole rye bread is more laxative than schwartz brod, possibly on account of it's relative coarseness of texture. It is an interest ing fact that when once the flavor of rye bread is appreciated the ordinary white bread seems monotonous because of its comparative tastelessness, so 1t is common to find the rye bread eater de- uand black bread whenever he can get it and in whatever country he may hap pen to be. The large consumption of rye bread indicates, indeed, that in the event of a shortage in the wheat supply the breach could be repaired by the use of rye without hardship. The bodily needs would be met, and without any offenss necessarily to the gustatory susceptibf- flies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
Eat When You Are Hungry.

From the Boston Post.
 A recent lecture delivered in the liar ward medical school course may serve to puncture some of the unprofessional fancies which have found popular ac- ceptance. One of these is that we eat too often: that two meals day are suf- ficient; that three meals are superfuous and detrimental.
 The postulate Of the Harvard lecturer is that nature prescribes the amount and the frequency of nutrition; and his con- clusion is that appetite in the individual regulates the absonption of food.
 This is reverslon from the fantastic rules of so-called modern science to the scheme of living which for several thou sand years has brought the race to it's present state of development. We eat because we need sustenancc; we do not forbear eating because some notion pre- scrbes abstinence, aud the need of eat ing is enforced upon us by appetite. Whether it is the Eskimo who gnaws his ,biubber or the man of the tropics who plucks his banana or bakes his yam, it b the same impulse in either case.
 There are instances of excess, of course, mainly in the debauchery of the higher eiviization- But normal man eats as his appetite corpels, and he is the healthy man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
A KISS THAT
 WAS POSTPONED

From the New York Times.
 Miss Perkins" said the handsome young man, q have reason to believe that I love you, and it is possible nay, I hope, even probable-that there is chance of your returning my pas- sion.'
 Miss Perkins was silent, but her si- lence was by no means dfscoura ging.
 At the same timep went on the young man, the matter is of so much supreme importance, not only to me but to you--the consequences are so mon- umental, that in justice to you, in con sideration of your happiness as well as my own, l feel that we ought to be sure that we are making no mis- take"
 Quite right, I am sure," murmured Miss Perkins.
 Now. there is a subtle psychical har- mony which can be establish ed be- tween us in only one way. It is use- less to hold your hand-that is a slight help. but trifiing it is useless to bo near you, except. Of course, for the sl- preme delight it gives me. have studied these matters, Miss Perkins, can assure you. and in order that We may really know whether we are actu- ally fitted for each other, one thin z must be done---you must submit to one test"
 And that is--" asked Miss Perk .ns inquiringly.
 T must kiss you. The moment our lips meet we shall understand each other. We shall eith CT subfly perceive that we are hot fitted for each other, or else we shall rise at once to the grandest heights of bliss, and instirc
 
 mated"
 Miss Perkins, who was really thought fu girl.
 That can be determined later. Possibly we shall have to conduct a series of experiments-"
 Miss Perkins nodded ller head sympa- thetically She was very broad minded.
 "J understand you perfectly" she re- piled, and cannot tell you how much l appreciate the care with which you have approached this very important mat ter But as long as you are to conduct the experiments, might l ask you what are your qualifications?
 Sine looked him squarely in the eye.
 About how much experience, MT. Tubbs have you iad along the lines that you suggest? Have you ever kissed a girl, MT. Tubbs?"
 Mir. Tubbs blushed.
 Well, you see, my dear Miss Perkins" |" he said, "I have always led an exemplary life: and then, too," he added brightly, T have been so busy. l am very con- snientious in my work, and have never believed that a rising young man ought to spend his time in society"
 Exactly
 eyes were turned toward the door for an instant, and then full on Mir. Tubbs.
 T would suggest" she said, that you go out and practice for few years on some other girls, and when you think you can qualify. Mir Tubbs, come around some evening. and if I have no other engage ment. 1 shall be happy to give you place in the line Good evening""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
FREckLED SUBSTITUTION
Indicate Strength of Character and
 Independence.
From the New York Mail.

From the New York Mail.
 The persons who refused to adopt little Jasper. a New York orphan. the other day because he was freclsled, and there by endowed Jasper with ephemeral celeb rity, were not well informed as to the outward marks of character.
 If they had been they would have pre- ferred Jasper, and not have rejected him on the recommendation of his freckles. Though the matter has never, we believe, been scientifically inyesti- gated and reported upon with authority of the faculty, there is excellent reason to believe that freckles on the face of a white boy or girl are very fair sign of ambition. spirit, originality and honesty.
 FreclSles are very frequently an ac- coupa niment of red hair. and red hair has been immemorially regarded as a mark Of spirit and independence. Some times it is supposed to be associated with a hot temper and a spiteful disposition; :; but there is really no reason to rega I'd red haired people as of a more violent nature than others. If a person possesses high spirit, and stoutly resists mposi- tion. those whom he resists are quite likely to call his spirit bad temper = Whether the ambitious and independent spirit resides in red hair or in frecSles ts a matter of grave doubt. The doctors have not yet attempted to tell us. But from Cicero down. red-haired and freck- led people have been sturdily Independent Colonel Roosevelt is not exactly red haired, but he is said to have been cov- cred with freekles when he was a boy. The freckled girl is always a good, breezy conI2s nion. and always is to be trusted. When it comes to pusnacity, it needs he mentioned that Mr. Robert Fitzsim- mons is one of the most freckled men that ever lived.
 The association of character with freclSles seems to suggest that they are more than skin deep, and yet science tells us that freckes are merely due to increased local desposit of pigment sranules in the epidermis. The accepted specihc for their removal is llyposulphite of soda. But the question whether their artificial removal has an effect on the character. tending to lessen the spirit of independence in the individual need not be discussed, because neither hypo- sulphite Of soda nor anything else ever really removed freclSles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP
The American International College At Springfield Mass, Trains Immigrant Races In
 American Ideals
nY REV. DE WITT MALLARy, D. D., President.

lege does not take these illiterates, and it does not take anybody below 15. Such may find their way into the public and evening schools.
 The college takes only the adult youths who have had some education, who are disqualified for, or handicapped in, our public schools, and who usually are too limited in their resources to enter an Ame erican college. The daily programme at the school comprises recitations in the morning, manual labor in the afternoon, by which the students pay In part their bills for tuition and board, and study in the evening.
 There is a college Y. NJ c. A. and the Greek students, of whom there are 40 now attending the institution. recently gave the "Alllestis" of Euripides. Athlet- ic contests, football teams and tramps care for the physical life of the students. The academic year has 3S weeks, leaving q long vacation, which begins early in June. whe nthe students disperse to find work here and there whereby to earn money to return in the middle of Septem- Der.
 Such school infuses a leaven of good citizenship and Christian character into the immigrant races, and becomes a sort of clearing house, where old world ideas are exchanged for new world ideals. It changes immigration from a menace into a blessing. It promotes Americanization and assimilation. It's ruling ideas are character culture, citizenship and Chris tian brotherhood French. Armenian, Italian and Greek graduates of this col lege are already filling influential places among their countrymen in America; in the law. in business, in teaching, in med icine in the ministry and in the various walks of life. The institution is beginning to get representatives from the great Slavic host. The graduates are distrib- uted oversa great area. Testimonies as to the need, worth and influence of this school fro mleading economists and pub llcets are overwhelming in number and in the character of their endorsements. We conclude this article by a testimony from leading citizen" Ex-Presidens Roosevelt says: "No greater work can be done by a philantropic or religious socie- ty than to stretch out the helping hand to the men and to the women who come here 10 this country to become citizens and the parents Of citizens. and therefora to oo their part in making up, for veal or woe. the future of our land"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
Kangaroo Joe.

From the Washington Post
 Farming on the Murrumbdgee river. down Moo South Wales way" said the sailor. ' l was pestered to death by kan saroos. Every moonlight night they'd come and eat my grain.
 Well. I put out some traps. and one night l landed d fine biz kangaroo thst I named Joe Joe got to be quite a pet He learned to eat out of my hand. and whe nthe cold weather came on I rlgge him up in one of my old sailor suits blue blouse. fat hat and wide-legged trousers, all complete.
 'The kangaroos. what had kept away all this time. turned up one evening, and just to see what would happen I fastened g big dinner bell around Joe s neck and let him loose.
 '' Cling, clans, cling, clang-
 Joe made for his friends like fire engine. And in the moonlight he looked go weird in his loose suit. hyinsS through the air with great. free leaps. that the herd took to it's heels with squeals of fright.
 Like the wind they made of and Joe changed after them. They never troubled my grain no more. In fact. I never seen them again but wunst. That was a morning two days later
 q was eatin' breakfast, when past the house flew that whole herd of kapgaroos a. hundred or more. at speed never have saw eoualed by man, beast or motor car Their tongues loiled out. their eyes rolled, and their bones fair stuck out of the skin. They was wrecks. Now and then they turned their hagsard heads to look back. then tore on at a faster clip than before. And behind them. with his clang. clang. and his loose blue togs, came Sailor Joe,
 Well, the bunch disappeared in grove of gum trees. and that was the last ever heard of them. True, I did see in the paper the following spring that a mound of kangaroo skeletons had been found 800 miles north of my dusout. and the skeleton on top of the mound had a dinner bell around its neck. Gould it have been Joe?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14

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 that failed him. He did not start on time
 The Irishnian spoke better than he thought. And, seriously, how true it is that nlinutes-eren seconds-are precious decidedly so. The daily papers a short time ago, com pa ra lively, told of wreck near London, Ontario, the first accounts reporting 2S dead and B hurt. It Is said that tho operators mistaIe caused tfe disaster a terrible collision between a passenger train and freight train. The operator gave an order tn the freight to pass the express at Wanstesd The order should have been given to the conductor and the engineer of the express. This was not done. Could anythtpg have been sim pler At that time, 1t Is stated, the operator at Wanstead was not usually on duty at night. but upon this particular evening he was in the office and just going out the door when he heard the telegraph in- strument click and immediately give re- peatedly the messagc. Step No. 5!' ''Etop No. D." Ssizing a lantern the man dashed for the door, and as he closed it behind him he iieard The awful crash of the collision half mile up the track.
 
 minutes are precious-that one can't be
 too careful--nevertheles it must be stated
 at times there's something like being too careful; for instance, as illustrated to the passengers of an accommodation.
 train, which was winding it's way through New Hampshire, by an elderly couple who sat in the middle of the car. They talked as If there were no one else in
 the car. Therefore, having heard most of
 their private plans, no one was surprised to have the old man take the assembled company into his confidence. At one sta ton he rose and stated: Can anybody change five-dollar bill for two twos and one?'
 'I can,' said brisk woman. and the
 transfer was quickly made. Now, could anybody change the one
 dollar bill for four quarters. or tens and
 fives?H asked the old man. "I can give you two fifties,'' said man from the rear seat, unless somebody else can do better.
 least nobody offered, so, as the train started, tho old man lurched down the car to the passenger possessing the two fifty-cent pieces.
 Thank you," he said, as he took the
 money. ''Tm obliged. Still I'd have
 liked the quarters best. You see Marthy has set her mind to stop off at Nasby
 whilst I go on up to my brothers with the eggs and truck. And though she
 don't plan to be a spend-thrifty woman.
 when she's let loose amongst a lot of
 stores she'll run through 50 cents in an
 hour easy. an I kind O have to put
 curb on her. You can't be too keerful,
 you know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
Knew the Best Way

From the Youths Companion. . In the gray light of early morning the traveller of scotland faced the night clerk resoiutely: You gave me the worst bed in the inn!" he began, indignation in his voice and eye. If you don't change me before night shall look up other lodgings.'
 There is no difference in the beds, sir" ths clerk replied respectfully.
 The traveller smiled ironically.
 If that is so." he said perhaps you wouldn't mind giving me the room on the left of nine'
 Tt is occupied, sir"
 T know it is. By man who snored all night, and was still at it ten min utes Sgo. His bed must be better than mine or he couldn't sleep at maximum capacity of sound eight hours on a stretch"
 'The beds are all alike. sir. That man has been here before, and he always sleeps on the floor. sir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14

William Jackson, candidate for re-elec- ton as Judge of the City Court of Besse- nier subject to action of the democratic party. Will appreciate your support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
JUDGE OF CITY COURT.

hereby announce myself as candi- date for reelection as one Of the Judges of the city court of Birrningnam' suoJect to inc action of the democratic primary.
 c. ". FERGUSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
For County Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of solicitor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary. DAN A. GREENE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
HUBBARD BROS. & co.
COTrON AIHRCHANTy.

Hanover Square, New York. NENBERS-New York Cotton Ex- ehenee, New York Cones Exchange. Mew orleens Cotton Exchange, Chicago Doayd Of Trado. Asoociate Aembess Ltvsrpool Cotton Assoe:atIen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
For Judoe City Court of Bessemer.

I hereby announce myself g candidate for Judge of the City Court of Bessemer subject to action of democratic primary
 J. c. B. G1NIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
Cross Purposes.

From Judge.
 swift--"Do you mean to send any val. entines this yearT'
 Smith--"No. Valentines always miss their object. A girl is almost sure to la',gh at the sentimental ones and cry about the comics"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14

am a candidate for judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary
 JOHN T. GLOVER.