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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-07-30
A SIMPLE roppING-roo1.

A good topping-tool can bo made
from an old scytho-bade ground
down 10 the si2e desired This Will
remove the tops OF ou!ona or other
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-07-30

n.--Baricy leaf affected by "latc
blight" b.--Barlcy leaf affected by
"ycllow leaf disease" c.-Bladc oil
corn affected by this fungus"
leaves are easily broken up ana COM
plctoly destroyed In some cases.
There are many species Of this fun
gus on grasses, and one occurs on the
leaves Of corn, sometimes doing much
injury
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-07-30

TO avoid criticism say nothing evil
about your neighbors,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-07-30

Many Of the onnuals II sown now
Will mako ino show IN late fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

Football had its enemies among the
early Puritans in England. In 1888
one Philip STUDIES produced a work
entitled The Anatomie of Abuses"
wherein there is a very fierce attack
on football. The game was played
with Yigor in the sixteenth century:
"Whosonever scapeth away the best
goeth not scot Free" writes the au-
thor, but Is either sore wounded,
craised and bruised, SO as he dyeth of
it or else scapeth very hardlie, and no
meruaile, for they have the sleights
to meet one betwixt two, to dashe him
against the harte with the elbowes, to
hit him under the short ribs with their
griped fists, and with their knees to
catch him upon the hippes, and to pick
him on the neck, with a hundred such
numbering devices; and hereof grow
eth enyie, malice, rancour, choler, ha-
tired, displeasure, enmitie and what not
els; and sometimes brawling. conten-
ton, quarrel picking, murther, homi-
eide and great effusion of blood as
experience teacheth."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
The Puzzle Master.

To the present writer, who never got
the hang Of a single puzzle in all his
life without help, Sam Lloyd was the
most remarkable person in the world,
for he invented 10000 puzzles in o
than half a century of diabolical actiy-
ity. He began when he was six by
soaring the cook with ventriloquial
voices in the kitchen chimney and TAX
ing the rabbits out of the pockets Of
his mothers guests in the parlor. At
ten he was a noted chess player and
invented many chess problems. He
studied to be an engineer, along with
side dashes into painting and drawing.
languages and mathematics. But his
propensity to puzzle was too much for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

outside Of a town during a fair at the
distance Of a mile we hear the musical
instruments, but the din OF the multi
tude, which is so overpowering In the
place, can scarcely be heard, the noise
dying on the spot, To those who are
cOnVersant with the power Of musical
instruments the following observations
will be understood: The violins made
at Cremona about the year 1000 are
superior In tone to any Of a later date,
age seeming to ~dispossess them of
their noisy qualities and leaving moth
ing but the pure tone. If a modern
violin Is played by the side of one Of
those instruments 1t will appear much
the louder Of the two, but on receding
O hundred PAGES when compared with
the Cremona 1t will scarcely be heard.
London Globe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
BRIDGES In Korea.

Some idea of he delights of travel
ing in Korea is given by the following
description by a traveller of the
bridges" In that country: A first class
bridge in Korea is simply an assert
ment Of planks nailed together. These
are scarce. A second class bridge is q
series of isolated stones, from one to
another of which the visitor may jump.
A third class bridge, much the COM
monest variety, is invisible, its posi-
ton being indicated by a couple of
posts, one on each side Of the river.
They mean that you may safely wade
across, as the water will probably not
go much above your chest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

In running railways in Brazil there
are two difficulties to contend with
which the European traveller does not
know-cattle and locUsts. The cattle
cannot be kept off the track. Miles
and miles Of it are fenced in. and yet
the cattle manage to force their way
through and then cannot get out. The
cowcatcher is efficient, but not sufn-
GENTLY so, as the trains are often de-
rallied by an OK being caught either
between the ~cowcatcher or cylinder
and the rail or even between the loco
motive and the truss of a bridge, but
such accidents are hardly ever serious.
Locusts are less common, but occa-
s~ionally travel along in clouds. When
they come to earth they may pile up
to a foot deep IN the cuttings, and, of
course, the locomotives will skid along
uselessly. This happens but infre-
quently.-Cassier's Magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Tho Nebular Hypothesis.

The nebular hypothesis is the name
generally given to the theory put forth
by the celebrated Laplace in "Systeme
du Monde" in the year 1896. His idea
was that the solar system was evolved
mechanically from a vast diffused re-
volvlng nebula, and that nebulae were
the early stages In the formation of
planets and their satellites by cooling.
condensation and contraction, accord
ing to certain laws of mathematics.
This theory vas accepted by Sir VIII
liam Herschel and, though at first bit
terly opposed In many quarters, is now
generally accepted by astronomers and
scholars and is taught in most schools
and colleges.-New York American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
PLANT CULTURE.
Don't Do the Watering Act In the
Evsn;nu just Before Dark,

Evening Just BEFORE baTks
The following article was prepared
by representatives of the national
council of horticulture to stimulate
interest In gardening:
While plants can stand great ex-
tremes in temperature, corresponding
extremes In moisture surely will tend
to ruin If not to kill the strongest of
them. Water should be given only
when needed, then In such quantity
that the soil is soaked. Soft stemmed
plants, especially those with large
leaves, need much more water than
hard wooded, slow growing varieties,
and, while the former kind easily re-
cover from drought, the latter usually
suffer permanent injury from ex-
tremes.
Heavy clayey soils soul easily, while
light loamy soils dry out quickly, and
unless carefully watched the plants in
such soil soon will wilt. In either
case 1t is better to water thoroughly
and only when needed than to water
sparingly and often.
The season and time of day should
be considered in watering. Plants not
In active growth should be watered
sparingly until they have regained
their foliage. Watering in the even
ing, just before dark, will greatly aid
the growth of fungous diseases, as
the foliage will continue wet through
the night. 1t also causes "damping
off, of young cuttings and plants.
Never water during heavy, cloudy
weather.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
PHYSICAL STRAINS.
Men Over Forty-fivs Should Take No
Excessive Exercise.

Men Over Forty-fivs Should Take No
Excessive Exercise.
The physical decay of men over
forty must be more frequently men
toned lest we forget the fact that our
physique was evolved for only thirty
five or forty years Of strenuous use,
says American Medicine. 1t was not
80 long ago that forty-fve was *
IRENE old a~ge-counting time in the
large way of evolution. Lengthening
of life has been possible only because
civilization has let up the physical
strains, SO If We continue them we
must expect to break as of old.
Athletes stop their efforts merely be-
cause they are beaten by younger
men, but the nonathletic seem to think
that 1t is necessary to keep up excess
sive exercise, though the Tissues simply
cannot stand it. There Is, then, no
mystery In the large number of dam
aged hearts now being found, and they
will continue to increase In number
and severity until the medical profess
sion succeeds in impressing the lesson.
Let us repeat 1t over and over again
until every man over forty or forty
five realizes that he has lived his al
lotted time of physical vigor and must
ease up the strains to retain his health.
There is no reason except abuse why
so many men break at ffty-ive or
sixty. They should be healthy until
seventy or seventy-fve, and 1t is our
duty to show how.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Creation of a Kniqht,

The ceremonies at the creation Of a
knight have been various. The prin-
cipaI were a box on the ear and a
stroke with a sword on the shoulder.
John Of Salisbury tells US the blow
with the naked fist was in use among
the ancient Normans. By this it was
that William the Conqueror conferred
the honor of knighthood on his son
Henry. 1t was afterward changed
into a blow with the fat Of the sword
on the shoulder of the knight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

him. While still almost a youth he
invented and drew a puzzle in fifteen
minutes, printed the first edition at a
cost Of less than s. and made $4,000.
who said he would have remained an
engineer when he could make $4,000
in fifteen minutes Maya
ziDa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Well, Rather,

81 think it is disgraceful to be enor-
mously rich"
ooh, so do T.. I was brought up to
think that way. But say
"WellY"
Don't you wish once in awhile that
you weren't so blamed respectableT"-
Toledo Blade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Hard to Find Thinqs.

He-Where are my collars, dearf
She-I don't really know.
"Well, yesterday I couldn't find my
shirts; this morning my ties were miss
ing; now 1 can't find my collars. The
only place l know worse than my bu-
reau is my card index system"-
Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Musical Sounds and Noise,

1t Is a curious fact that musical
sounds fly farther and are heard at a
greater distance than those which are
more loud and noisy. If we go on the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Canaries.

CanarIes, those wee cage BIRDS whose
tuneful notes are familiar to every one,
frequently live sixteen years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Corrected.

Sharp-I owe everything to my wife.
Friend-Your memory Is faulty. You
W q FLYER to me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
DOCTORS DISCUSS
 MEDICAL MATTERS
Association Warmly Well comed to Montgomery
 By Commissioners

Montgomery, April 1s.-tSpecial'- The Medical association or Aiaoania convened In regular session In tnis city at noon today. Several hundred {, rominent physicians from all over the .tate were present when Dr. w. n. Blake. prsident, of Sheffield, called the associa ton to order. and 1t IS expected that bv tomorrow morning at least 4oo ,s A1abams's doctors will be in attend ance on the convention
 After the meeting had been called 10 order today by the president the Rev. II. M Edmonds, pastor or the First Presbyterian church of Montogm- ery. offered invocation. Welcome ad- dresses were then delivered by UT. Frank Thigpen and W. A. Gunter' Jr'' of the board of commissioners.
 The programme for this morning uasston consisted of the annual message of the president and reports rom the xarious officers of the associalion. Tnese reports all gays a fine reyieW of inc work of the association durins tba mast year and were received with cnnsiderable enthusiasm and interest.
 The officers who made reports were pr Robert Lee Sutton, senior wee pres'oen' of Orrville: Dr. Charles Lee Guice' lunlor vice president, of Gadsden; pr. J. N Ba' ker. secretary. Montgomery; pr. Henry q. Perry, treasurer, Greensboro
 The session this evening was more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Letters to the Editor
Wooden Trestles

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 One of the many propositions the state legislature has floundered with is the electric headlight for locomotives.
 Evidently testimony pro and con as to it's merit has put the advocates in the air. As a concrete example of it's doubtful utility is a collision in a Bir- mingham yard April 14 1911, in which one man was killed, with locomotive equipped with same light
 If the members wish to do real service for the people, let them go after the wooden trestle. With the heavy equipment and the fast speed these structures are nothing more or less than death traps In the event of a wheel becoming derailed breach is started in the structure and the whole train is preoipitated to the bottom, as was exemplified some two weeks back, when a Florida tourist train was trapped in this manner on a Georgia road.
 In the interest of safety, if wooden structures are to be maintained, the speed and weight of equipment should be reduced. Some time past the Kan sas authorities started a crusade on some of the roads that were tagging in this matter What they accomplished the writer is unable to state. Suffice to say the Kansas press is airing less com plaints.
 In viewing the roads in England the writer was confronted with the humil- : iating insinuations of the flimsy con struetions of our roads. Very truly yours, JOHN FRANCIS.
 Birmingham, Aphil s, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
FIVE MURDER
 CASES IN COLBERT

Tuscumbia. April s.-(Specal)-The criminal docket of this tColberD county, which was taken up yesterday by Judge Charles P. Almon is unusually heavy. especially in murder cases, five being docketed. Of this number three of the defendants are negro women and are charged with the killing of negro men. In addition to these, and of much more public interest, is tho case of Burt Weatherlow. charged with assaulting and robbng Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick, an aged and highly respected lady, which Is set for April 27. Weatherlow Is only 22 years old and belongs to prominent family. He was committed without bail at his preliminary trial and there has been, a strong feeling here since Mrs. Kirk patrick identified him and told the hor- rible story of the outrage in court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
OTHER OFFICERS
 GOING ID TEXAS

Adjt. Gen. J. B. Scily has issued orders designating the second detail of Alabama National Guard officers to participate in This detail will remain frcm April 2S to May B. The list includes: Lieut.. Col. c. l.. Ledbetter, Birmingham. Third infan- try; Capt. c. M. Davis Company D, First infantry, Fort Deposit Capt John Fitz- gerald Company l. Third infantry, OK ford; Capt. c. J. Morris, Company F, First infantry, Dothan; Lieut.. J. T. Evans, Company B, Second infantry, Birming- ham, Capt. H.. T. Lay, medical corps, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
NEWS OF COREY

An enpoyable entertainment for the benefit of the Episcopal church of Corey was given last night under the auspices of St. Agnes guild of that church at the residence of MT. and Mrs. R. Morris at Corey.
 The programme consisted of number of choice musical numbers, in addition to the presentation of a parlor play en- titled, His Old Sweetheart"
 The attendance at the entertainment was gratifyingly large and all present declared the affair most enjoyable. Quite a tidy sum was cleared for the benefit of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

largely attended than the morning meet ing. a large number of physicians having reached the city during the afternoon. Those who participated in the programme tonight were pr. Louis William Johnson, Tuskegee, "The Importance of Pure Foods to the People of Alabama" Dr.
 w. M. ,Wilkerson, Montgomery, "The Val ue of Pure Drugs to tine People of Ala bama;p pr. Hugh Bory, Birmingham, "Chronic Prosttratitis;" Dr. J. C. Me Leod. Bay Minette, Delayed Resolution in Pneumonia; pr. Edward M. Prince, Birmingham, "A Review of Five Hundred Appendectomies; Dr. J. M. Knowlton.
 Birmingham, Remarks on the Manage ment of the Heart" pr. H. P. Cole, Mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Ensley to Have Order of Owls

J. H. Campbell, Owl organizer, reports that he has secured over 200 applications from Ensley's leading citizens. The nest will be instituted Sunday, April 90, and from present indications promises 10 have much larger charter list than any other fraternal society ever insti- tuted in the Steel City. Mr. Campbell has opened an office at Sheldon's Laun- dry 1917 Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Will Elect U. s. Senator

Tallahassee, Fla, April 1s.-Separate ballots for United States senator were cast i'll both houses of the legislature .o- day, Nathan P. Bryan of Jacksonville nominated at the recent primary, receiv- ing all the votes Another ballot will be cast by the legislature in joint session to- morrow. The anti-race track bill was passed by the senate today by unani- nous vote. In the house the same bill was recommitted to committee after q spirited discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19


 Hartselle was selected for the next meeting over Birmingham.
 New officers are: Junior past coun- cilor, A. D. Kirby; councillor, Dr. H. ]. Krudof of Mobile; vice councillor, J. ". Bailey of Decatur; secretary, w. ". Nelson of Decatur: treasurer, P. T. Ba- ker of Huptsville; conductor. J. w. Stevens of Huntsville; warden, T. S. Fullerton Of Gadsden; inside sentinel, D. D. Rich of Gadsden; outside senti- nel, W. l.. Byers of Moulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Health Boards Unite

Rome April 1s.-she association O. state. county and municipal health boards was organized here this afternoon at q meeting of the Georgia Medical associa ton and the state board of health The object Of the organization is to condue. a campaign of publicity in behalf of better health and sanitation. Officers were elected as follows. pr. J c. Bloom field, Athens, president; Dr. o. F. Wea- yer, Macon, vice president; A. V. Wood, Brunskck, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

the west gulf states and lower lake re- zion. In the remainder of the country no decided temperature changes were exper- fenced.
 It rained during the past 24 hours over much of the Mississippi valley, west and middle gulf states. The greatest amount at any station was 12S inches, at Mem phis. Rain or snow was general during the past 24 hours in the north Pacific coast region, and western Rocky moun- tain slope, but no heavy amounts were reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Local Oats
Weather Conditions

Areas of low barometric pressure are In the Mississippi valley and Rocky ihouh- tain region. They are separated py ridge Of high pressure extending rom the Dakotas to New Mexico, which is giv- ing colder weather to the Missouri and middle Mississippi valleys. It is also colder in the regions of high barometric pressure on the Pacific and South Allan tic coasts It is considerably warmer in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Asks Hitchcock tO Explain

Washington, April 1s-A demand upon Postmaster General Hitchcock for ris reasons for shaking up the railway mat service and removing certain officials, was made in tlf House today by Repre- sentative Rouse of Kentucky. in a reso- lution calling u bon the Postmaster Gen eral to give the House all the informant 1a ne has on the ftter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
The Supreme Court Turns
 Famous Case Back
IS SECOND APPEAL
Due to Fact That Judge Failed to Allow a Certain Charge-Sey- eral Other Important De-
 cisions Are Made

Montgomery, April 1s.-(Special)-J. Fletcher Howard, a well-known citizen of Andausia, who killed George Bagley of the same city more than year ago, will be granted a new trial under an opin- ion which was today handed down by the supreme court.
 Reversible error was found in the re- fusal of the Covington circuit court to grant charge which had been requested by the defendant which charge involved the defendants sanity.
 The case is of uncommon interest owing to the prominence of the persons in- voved In the trial, and owing to the difficulty which resulted in the killing of Bagey Upon trial in the Covington court, Howard was given a sentence of l5 years, murder in the second degree being entered against his name.
 The case was promptly appealed to the states highest tribunal, but no reversible error at that time was found in the rec ords. The second appeal, just submitted, furnished the clue for reversal of the case.
 At the trial of the defendant, attorneys for Howard requested the court to give such a charge as would read: "1f the jury believes the evidence in the case they should find the defendant not guilty by reason of insanity" Not guilty by reason of insanity was one of the an swers given to the court when Howard was arraigned before that body.
 After thoroughly reviewing the case Associate Justice somerville, in speak ing for the supreme court, held that the charge was one that should not have been admitted. He reviewed the case in setting forth his reasons, pointing to the evidence which was introduced in court to show that the defendant was Of a nervous temperament and high strung. The excitement under which the defendant labored at the time of the killing, moreover, was recited, especially that part of 1t which involved the chasi- ty of the defendants sister, in so far as aspersions alleged to be cast by the wife of the deceased were concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 1S.-Forecast for Alabama-Cloury with probably local rains Wednesday and Thursday; moder- ate south winds.
 ississippi-Showers and probably thunderstorms Wednesday; Thursday fair; moderate south winds.
 Tennessee-Showers and probably thunderstorms Wednesday; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
TT. Chadbourne Falls Dead

West Palm Beach, Fla, April 1S.-T. l.. Chadbourne of Houghtons Mich, said to be largely interested the copper indus try, fell dead while sitting on the front porch of his winter residence here about 5 o'clock this afternoon One of his sons was with him at the time of his death. Two others are said to be living in New York. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

lile, Report of Surgical Cases;' Dr. Benjamin B. Simms, Talladega, opera lions near the Anus Under Local Anas- thesia:n ex-Governors William D. Jelks, Birmingham, "The Physicians Relation to Life Insurance.' r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
THE CLASSY SCHILLER
 PLAYERS

Scored In the mag nificent production of 1.-THE GIRL OF TIHF, Cs G |. D F \ WEST"
 THANKS, MT. and Mrs. and Miss Bir- mingham, your ap- preciation is the prize sought and winning makes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
JUNIOR ORDER OF
 MECHANICS MEET Dr. H. J. Krud0f Is Elected Councillor and w. w.
 Nelson Secretary

Huntsville April S.-(speclal )-The state council. Junior Order United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
HAPPINESS!
FLORENCE SEWER
 PROBLEMS PUZZLE

Florence, April 1S.-(Speeial)-The en- tire time of the Florence city council last night was taken up with the dis cussion of big improvements in the sewer system and streets of Florence Petitions were presented by citizens of the pro- posed storm sewer district protesting against the great cost which would be assessed against property owners and q revised estimate presented by the city engineer placed the cost at between S2,- GOO and s1S,00O, or 8 1-3 per cent more than his original estimate and that the sewer will necessitate paving and gutter ing the streets. The matter was referred to the street committee and carried over to the next regular meeting. It was argued by citizens that a sanitary sewer in that region is a much greater neees' sity than the storm sewer and the street committee was instructed to look into this matter and report at the next meet ing.
 Suggestions were made by aldermen for the improvement of Tombigbee street and Tennessee street from Pine to Semi nary and Court street from College to Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

--........ss.sss.s...ss'. American Mechanics, met and finish ed the business of the year tooay and to- night.
 In an address of welcome. State Councillor Kirby reported the forma- tion of 12 councils during the year. he said too much politics had crept into the order and It ought to be cut out.