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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
THE GOOD IN MOROCCO
Instead of Being a Desert Great
 Plantations Once Were There

Berlin Letter to the London Standard.
 In view of the present controversy be- tween France and Germany in regard to Morocco, the value of which country portion of the German press is begin ming to doubt, on the principle of "sour grapes an article appearing in a Ger man textile journal written on infor- nation supplied by Herr Alfred Man nesmann, is of considerable interest Herr Alfred Mannesmann is one of the famous Mannesmann brothers, the firm which has done more by pioneer work and breaking fresh ground to extend Germany's field of industry and com merce, as well as her territorial bounda- ries, than any other private concern. Ac- cordng to Herr Alfred Mannesmann, Morocco is destined to be one of the richest cotton producing lands of the future.
 Two years ago while prospecting for minerals in Morocco Herr Mannesmann was taken prisoner by the Moors and conveyed to the Sus district, which up to that time had been trodden by the foot of no European. To his surprise, he found the ruins of vast cotton plan tdtions which must have existed and flourished in the reign of the Sultan Edris, grandfat ther of the present sul-
 
 uncared for, have run wild and gone to aeed. Not only did Herr Mannesmann see the plantations themselves but above and below 'Tarudant, the capital of the province, he declares are the remains of an irregular system designed to feed the plantations with the water which their dry, chalky soil requires to make it fruitful.
 An artificial canal with depth vary ing from three to nine feet, drew water from the River Sus and a hundred years ago, when the Sultan Edris had the power to force the indolent popula- ton to work. the cotton plantations must have yielded a rich harvest even with the primitive methods of cultiva- tion. Herr Mannesmann is of the opin- ion that the plantations easily be regenerated and brought up to a state Of culture which will render Morocco one of the most valuable cotton produc- ing fields of the world. The climate, he says, is essentially suited to cotton growing, and the even temperature of Morocco makes 1t possible for Europeans to do manual labor, even if the natives could not be used. It was with this end obtained from the sultan large conces- sions in the Sus district. Herr Alfred Mannesmann is at present on his way to Tangier, where his brother Otto is awaiting him. From Tangier one of them, probably Alfred. will proceed to the Sus, where the firms interests are at present represented by only three Europeans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
No Cure, No Pay


 The big English doctor makes secure of his fees before undertaking the case of either peer or plowman. Lesser med ical men live as best they can. One, indeed, who has a large practice in the East End of London, charges only threepence q patient. The royal house of China. however has rather a good way of dealing with the doctors.
 There are attached to the Chinese royal household quite number of phy- sicians and surgeons. Each man Is paid regular yearly salary as a sort of retaining fee The salaries, which are quite what royal doctors salaries should be, are paid punctually until the Emperor or Empress becomes i'll. Then the doctors salaries stop. All the unit ed efforts of the medical staff go to bringing about quick cure. So long as the ruler of China remains III, the doctors get no pay whatever in return for their services. When the monarch Is well again the salaries of the retinue of the medical men begin once more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
NIGHT SCHOOL ID BE HELD IN ENSLEY. Fee of S2 Admits to All the
 Courses of Study HOLDS BOYS MEETING In Pursuance of Men and Religion Forward Movement Big Meeting
 Scheduled for the Ensley
 Baptist Church

The board of education has established a night school in Ensley to meet the needs of not only those who have had limited education, but for factory employees, who can better equip themselves for work through its influence. The school will be opened Monday night and anyone who de- sirts to take advantage of the opportunity is eligible to attend. A fee of s2 month will be charged, which will entitle the student to any or all courses offered. Sessions will be held on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday nights from 7:30 until 9 o'clock The courses will be practical arithmetic, English language and gram mar spelling and writing, bookkeeping and mechanical drawing. The school will be under the direction of Assistant Super irtendent c. R. Glenn, to whom all in- quiries should be sent. Glasses will be held at the Bush school at the corner of Avenue G and Twenty-third street, and will commence at 7:so o'clock sharp.
 The Ensley B. P. O. Els will have a smoker and social session tomorrow night at the Elks home. A musical programme has been prepared and a general good time for all will be on the bill. There will be q number of out of town guests at the meeting The Elks are already preparing for their big minstrel show, which will be given as a benefit for the children's Christmas tree. Chairman Hugh Hill, Gus Nelson and Joe Hirsch have been se- lected as a committee to arrange for the minstrel. MT. Soldan of Birmingham has been secured as director of the minstrel and a great effort will be made to surpass all previous entertainments.
 This afternoon at o'clock at the Ems ley Baptist church, there will be meet ing of boys and boy workers, all boys over 12 years of age being cordially in- vlted to attend. The meeting is part of the plan of the boys committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement to- ward uplifting the younger generation of the city. Ensley citizens believe a press ing need for this kind of work and its value cannot be overestimated. The fol- lowing programme has been arranged Prayer by a boy, w. A. Powers; song; prayer by E. L. Brown; quartet com posed of members of the Clean Life class, Men and Religion Forward Movement explained by Fulton B. Clark; ''The Boys Real Need" Earle Stapleton; How We Built Up Our Glass;" Henry Beatty; "The Teacher" Burr Blackburn; "The Glass;" J. E. Taylor; talk by M. D. Norton; prayer, Job Going.
 The committee in charge of the meet ing is anxious for large crowd of boys to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

S.7S0,903 gallons from 46 springs. Wis consin, however, obtained the greatest in- come from her mineral waters, her sales amounting to $974,366 New York was seeond with $s5S, ,635, and Indiana third, with $51495S. Minnesota's sales amounted to $2S1,009 Louisiana has only four com mercal springs; they produced 2,313,000 gallons.
 Maines output of mineral water, from g springs, decreased 277,37O gallons, but on account of high prices increased in value over 1909, the figures for 1910 being 1,29S,11 gallons and s+04,539. Of Wiscon- sins mineral water, 2,151,7s2 gallons were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

nose powder was given by the Japanese navy, died on September [. He was professor of applied chemistry and was born in 1859.
 For several years he was superinten- dent of the ammunition department. of the naval arsenal, during which time he made extensive researches in connec- tion with explosives. Ills compound was adopted in 1898 by the Japanese navy and for his services decoration and a sum of money were granted to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Mrs. Nick enzie Entertains

Mrs. L. Mackenzie entertained at bridge the latter part of the week at her home on Jefferson avenue. The house was prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers, and a delicious salad course was served. Those present were Mrs. T. Abernathy Mrs. C. J. Barr, Mrs. w. B. Cromwell Mrs N. T. Clark, Mrs. l.. Brooks, Mrs. E. J. Krummell Mrs. T. A. Miller, Mrs. F. E. Butcher, Mrs. M. Ever son, Mrs J. Grant, Mrs. L. Pennington, Mrs. G. D. Masters, Mrs. Karl Land erabe, Mrs. Shattuck of Virginia and Miss Krummel of New York city
 Ensley Den No. 3, Order of Lions held a very enthusiastic meeting at the Eagles hal lon Nineteenth street The welfare of the den was discussed and a number cf bylaws were passed. The Lions are very optimistic over their prospects in Ensley and expect to work up a very strong lodge. Meetings will be held every Wednesday night instead of every other night as heretofore.
 Mrs. M. V. Moore, better known as Betsy Hamilton" was the entertainer at the Ensley opera house last night under the auspices of the Minor School Improvement association Mrs. Moore is delightful reader and the numbers were much appreciated. Mrs. w. I. Phillips and Mrs. E. Wray had charge of the en- tertainment and nice sum was realized for the association.
 Frank Simpson and Burley Butler, both colored were arrested yesterday on a charge of illegal sale of liquors at the Illinois Central shops in East Thomas quantity of whisky and keg of beer were confscated by the police.
 John Wright, a young colored boy, was arrested late yesterday afternoon on charge of burglary. Young Wright had slipped behind the counter of a fruit stand. operated by Joe Manilo on Nine- teenth street, and was making away with the contents of the cash drawer, it is claimed, when detected. He had over a hundred dollars from the stand.
 The funeral of Miss Clara McNamara was held from the Catholic church yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was in Oakland cemetery.
 Miss Bessie Morrison of Ensley High lands has left for Jefferson, Tex, where she will visit until the Christmas holi- days.
 Miss Leona Davis and Miss Myrtle De- mountain with Judge Gibson. MT. and Mrs. Guy Brockson have re- turned from an extended visit at Elkton, Ind.
 The Rev. P. E. Cheek of Birmingham will occupy the pulpit at the Christian church this morning.
 Miss Mamie Ingram has returned to her home in Goodwater after a visit with friends in Ensey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
MINERAL WATER WE DRINK
In 1910 Americans Consumed More
 Than Sixty-TwO Million Gallons
From the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News.
 In 1910 the sales of mineral water In the United States amounted to $6,357,59O, the product being 62.03O,125 gallons, as reported by George C. Matson of the united States geological survey. Minne- sota was the greatest producer. with o,e62,370 gallons. derived from 19 springs New York was a close second selling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Admit One Child Tuesday, Oct. 31
Regarding Indiscriminate Praise

From the Detroit Free Press.
 William Dean Howells, the author, was talking about criticism that praised him almost fulsomely.
 T don't quite like such indiscriminate praise he said. Such praise does man more harm than good. It is like the enthusiastic policemans remark about the genial.new mayor.
 Oh he's fine feller,' the policeman said. Why, it don't matter who ye are, he'll get drunk with ye.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

The funeral of Miss Clara McNamara was held from the Catholic church yes terday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was in Oakland cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

Frank Simpson and Burley Butler, both colored, were arrested yesterday on charge of illegal sale of liquors at the Illinois Central shops in East Thomas. A quantity of whisky and a keg of beer were conf1scated by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Idle Hour Theatre
1919 Ave. E

IJIJ AVG. E
 My programme for Monday is great.
 "OH YOU STENOGRAPHER" A fine comedy full of laughs and fun
 1.-THE LIE"-A THANHAUSER A powerful tale of a crafty, convincing liar. A wolf in sheeps skin. This is fine. l am expecting the Dagger and the Rose one of the finest pictures ev- CT filmed, also "The Human Sacrifice" and Romeo and Juliet"
 Wednesday night at o'clock, I am going to give away a very expensive novelty shaving stand. Can be seen in front. Ladies, it's nice for your hus- band Girls, your sweetheart will ap- preciate it. Save your coupons and get it.
 Your patronage solicited and appre ciated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

For ? hours, from to 10 a. m. only choice of children's hats and ladies
 SIX ss, for ahonfy' onfy worth ......... to 25(
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Relaticnshin

From the Chicago Tribune
 Facetious Conductor-Young woman is this your sister?
 Prim Little Miss (with large doll)- No sir; shes my adopted daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Notice

We want all of our friends and neigh 5ors to accept our sincere thanks for the helr, kindness and sympathy extended to us during the illness and death of our little boy.
 MIR. AND MRS. J. H. STEWART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

used in the manufacture of soft drinks. . Pennsylvania has A springs and produced 2,s36, 337 gallons, valued at $221 6S5.
 The mineral water trade, MT. Watson says, continues to be prosperous, although there was a decrease in output of about per cent, as compared with 1909. The future outlook is good. The importa- tion of mineral waters in 1910 was 3,306,3O3 gallons, valued at $9S3, 136.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29
Sure Curo

From the F'liegende Blatter
 But, John, how did you get rid of all the creditors?"
 T lit one of your cigars"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-29

"BlRMINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN
 LEAVES 0:3O A. M.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
Murray Plans to Show
Products Of Utah Soil
Business Men Propose to Bring to
Omaha Samples Of Great
Crops.

MURRAY, Utah. May H.-(special.)--
Murray business men are now planning
for the part to be taken by this city in the
second Omaha Land Show. The results
which came from the show last January
have been such that a bigger and better
Utah exhibit win be arranged for october
when the fruit display win be feature
which could not be held for a January
date
I'VE WIN show your people products
which will be a surprise to them" said
j, W, McHenry. president of the Murray
Commercial club. 1.-THE fertility OF our
soil is not excelled anywhere. Last year
$3.50 per acre was realized from tomatoes
sold at factory prices, not retail, and
know of an acre of potatoes which yielded
600 bushels and where the soil had been
cultivated for thirty-five years. There is
no wear out 10 t. A thousand bushels
Of onions. ninety bushels OF oats or eighty
two bushels OF wheat is not record here
and with our factory pay roll of three
thousand dollars per day there lie always
a good market here"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
DEVELOPING MOFFAT COUNTY
Agricultural Progress Marked in New
Colorado Division.
BIG AS A NEW ENGLAND STATE
New County Covers Nearly as Great
an Area as Connecticut-HaA
Ample Railroad Fa-
ciIittea.

CRAIG, Colo, May 12.-(speeial THE
newly created county of Moffat occupies
the extreme northwest quarter OF Colo
RADIO It was cut off from Routt county
this spring and comprises the portion OF
Routt county that is best adapted TO farm
ing. The altitude is about 5000 feet There
is an abundance OF water for irrigation and
the soil Is Of the richest quality.
At the present time three lines OF rail-
roads are contemplating building into
Craig, which is the county seat. The Moi
fat road is already completed from Denver
to Steamboat Springs. a distance OF forty
eight miles from Craig. This road is TO be
extended on to Salt Lake in the near fu-
ture
There are several large projects under
way that will cover several hundred thou
sand acres OF choice farming land.
The country is generally rolling and is
timbered only in the mountains Sage
brush covers almost the entire country.
In the last two seasons many hundreds
OF homeseekers have come from all parts
Of the country. The government land has
been located for a number OF miles In every
direction from Craig Many people have
taken advantage OF both the homestead
and desert privileges. Improved land with
first class water right is selling at very
reasonable figures. II is expected that the
present season will see great deal OF
activity and large influx OF homeseekers
Moffat county is almost as large as the
state OF Connecticut
It is IN the midst Of an undevsloped area
larger than the state OF Pennsylvania
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
10 GET CROP NEXT CENTURY
Cutover Lands Will Produce Lumber
in Hundred Years.
FIR IS HOPE OF THE NORTHWEST
This Tree Covers Eighty Per Cent of
Area I'm Standing Timber-Fire
ia the Greatest Menace TO
the Forests.

The most important timber tree In the
Pacific northwest is Douglas Fir. Known
by several different names in different sec
tions Of that coast It comprises from 80 to
50 per cent OF the standing timber and
fortunately for the future of the forests
OF the Pacific northwest, the Douglas Fir
Is vigorous tree. which produces without
much assistance and often against severe
obstacles, excellent second growth stands
Fire does the most injury to these forests,
both in its direct and indirect damaging
effects, for parasitic fungi enter the tree
through the scars due 20 fire, grow, feed
upon the wood. and produce decay
The general welfare Of the Pacific north
west demands that the lumber industry be
perpetuated and that the potential timber
land of these states remain productive of
the greatest quantity OF the best quality of
lumber.
The Department Of Agriculture has re-
Gently issued a statement Circular l75,
Forest Service). as TO how a new crop Of
timber can be started on loggedoff land
what conditions are favorable TO its de-
velopment. what its rate OF growth and
yield will be, and what should be the
probable cost of securing the second crop,
Logging should be done on an land which
is not agricultural In character in such a
way that the tree growth will not be an
initiated, but that a second crop may take
the place OF the one Just removed. To this
end provision must be made for seed trees
10 seed the area; the slashings should be
burned Immediately to form a seed bed.
and the cutoveT area must be protected
from subsequent fires. These precautions
will promote and insure the development
OF new crop whose growth will be rapid
and whose quality will in time equal that
Of the original forest. This crop will be
financially profitable 10 private owners
although OF course the harvest time vii
be 100 years hence. a short rotation wher
Il Is considered that most Of the timber
being now legged IN western Washington
and Oregon Is upward VI 30 years old
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
OMAHA FAMOUS IN THE WEST
r. W. hudson Returns from Journey
Well Pleased with His
Home Town.

Omaha doesn't really know what an en-
vtable reputation II has in the west" says
+. w. JudSon Of the Midland Glass and
Paint company, who has Just returned from
the coast. where he spent two weeks.
Everyone I met out there had somsthinE
good to say about Omaha and the manner
In which the business men pull together
for Rome interests, The reputation gained
comes through the wide publicity given the
city through the medium OF the Land show.
which attracted unusual attention in the
west.
And. by the way" continued Mr.. Jud-
son. Omaha is far ahead Of Frisco and
other western towns commercially at this
time There seems 10 be a slight depFss-
sion out there. while Omaha is forging
steadily ahead. OF course Frisco is a
great place, and Is destined 20 becoms
much greater, but 1t is nevertheless pleas
ing 70 compare the activities Of Omaha
with cities farther west"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13

without a single mile of railroad until tho
Moffat road started through it. This
country Is not only great in extent. but IL
Is possessed of natural resources of incom-
parable value. The coal fields surrounding
Craig are pronounced by geologists as
greater than those Of Pennsylvania
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
NEBRASKANS IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA WILL PICNIC
Hundreds 10 Gather at whittier for
Annual Celebration in Memory
of old Home.

WHITTIER, Cal, May 1.-THE annual
Nebraska state picnic will be held here
May IL and hundreds are expected from
all over southern California
The city park has been chosen as the
meeting place for the visitors. and elab-
crate plans are being made for the days
program.
Formal exercises will begin in the morn
ing with program at the park and a
picnic dinner will be served at noon. The
Woman's club house will be open 10 the
guests all day.
In the afternoon the visitors will gather
az the college campus TO witness the an
nual Maytime festivities and the unveiling
OF the whittier monument
Those on the entertainment COMMITTEES
are; J. G, southwiek. George Taylor. DR..
". V. Coffin, Mayor u. Reid Prof T. r
Newln, J. Chaffey, o. Coppock. j, T. Kirk
wood.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
Utah Developers to
Send Products to
Omaha Land Show
League Prepares to Spend Two Thou
sand Dollars on the Ex-
hibits.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 11.-(spe-
eial)-The Utah Development league ex-
exutive committee at an meeting in the
Commercial club, considered plans for the
states exhibit at the Omaha Land show
in October. 1t is probable that the exhibit
will cost about 5000. A travelling exhibit,
similar to that at the Los Angeles show,
will probably be prepared. The cream OF
the Utah State fair, which takes place just
before the Omaha show, will probably also
be taken TO Nebraska.
There viii be shown at the Utah Land
show apples from Sale Lake valley, dried
fruits, dry farming wheat, canned fruits
and vegetables, sugar, honey and potatoes.
The wheat win be shown in the seed, the
shock, the grain, flour and finally bread.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13

istrauon OF Governor Cummins These
men have already planted 800 acres to win
ter apples. part OF which is being devel-
oped into five and ten-acre orchards for
other people.
II am very much gratified with the pres
snt prospects OF the Grandview valley"
said Prof. Holden. MY associates and
myself are firmly convinced that the
Grsndview valley affords the greatest OPP
portunity for fruit growing in the west !"
Inspired by the success OF the few old
orchards in the valley many OF the farm
ers are changing from alfalfa to fruit
growing and it will not lie surprising to
find the Grandview apple occupying in the
public favor q place beside those Of Hood
River and Wenatchee. and it will have the
distinct advantage of being four or five
hundred miles nearer the eastern markets
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
FLOODED KLAMATH LAND
Is TO BE REDEEMED
Twenty-Six Thousand Acres in wash
inRton VIII he Made Ready
for Farmers.

KLAMATH FALLS. ore. May Ire
turning from Washington, where he has
been before the federal authorities in con-
necuon with the overflow lands OF lower
klamath lake, Abel Ady announces that
ne is ready to commence work which will
turn 5000 acres OF land now covered by
waters of the lake into farm lands
This big project will be completed by
draining the overflow lands and combining
the waters of the lake 20 a smaller area.
Nine thousand OF these acres will be in
California.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
Apple BIoasoms for weddInEs.

The latest move on the part of the apple
growers at spokane Is the demand that
brides hereafter shall wear apple blossoms
instead OF time-honored orange blossoms.
A minister there announces that he will
perform the marriage ceremony free of
charge for the first bride decked with apple
blossoms appearing either at his parsonage
OF church There Is nothing new about
thi suggestion. New England girls back
20 the early times have not been averse 20
apple blossoms a wedding adornment
IN the season OF them. and there Is nothing
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
BRAZIL TO HAVE BUILDING
AT PANAMA EXPOSITION
Special COmmiAAiOner Notifies HLs
Government VIII Exhibit at San
Francisco and San Diego.

NEW ORLEANS, May 1L-Brazil has set
the pace for foreign countries in making
official announcement today OF it's pur-
pose TO participate in the expositions on
the Pacific coast IN 1915 20 celebrate the
opening of the Panama canal.
Buildings will be erected at San Fran
cisco and San Diego. This announcement
was made to Colonel d. C. Collier, director
OF the San Diego exposition by Dr. Eusenio
Dahne, special commissioner OF the Bra
lillian government to the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-13
Pope suapenda Audiences.

ROME, May l2.-Pope Plus X 10 still feel
ing the effects OF his recent attack of govt
and the public audiences planned for this
morning were suspended. The general con-
diuon Of his holiness however. is giving
little alarm to his physicians. who per-
mitted the private audiences set for today.