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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Dates as Food.
From Country Life in America, MT. David c. Fairchild the

From Country Life in America.
 MT. David G. Fairchild the agricul- tural explorer, who has visited the date producing regions of the Old World, has written an account of his investigations for the department of agriculture, with special reference to date-culture in Amer lea. 'The doctors seem agreed MT Fairchild says, that sweet things in ex- cess are injurious to the digestion, and the dentists claim that sugar ferments between the teeth, forming tactic acid which attacks the dentine; but, for all this. it is doubtful if there can be found sounder. stronger race with better d. gestion and finer. winter teeth than the date-eating Arabs. The remarkable phy- sique of the Arabs and their resistance to the almost unbearable heat of their coun try might be attributed in part, at least to the nature of their simple food At any rate thorough investigation of the food value of the date and it's adaptabil- fty to the formation of food for our hot summer season should be made, and pos sibly this wonderful vegetable product which is now used in America only as second-class confection, might be utll- ized as basis of a nutritious new food. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
The Pope as He Is.

Booth Tarkington. in Harper's Magazine
 Plus x is of good height, strongly made, even stout, and has fine grace of carraige; his dignity Is as great as his position, but utterly without haughti- ness or pomposity or pride of office. He has none of the magnetism" of the pop ular preacher" actor or orator; neverthe- less he is remarkably magnetic; it is the magnetism of unmistakable good ness and goodwill to all the world. Every one was laughing with excitement and the sheer pleasure of seeing him, and because he smiled little. His voice, mellow, clear and resonant, yet gentle, has in 1t the quality of lofty and prac- tical goodness that Is in his face. It is a strong voice, too, with the strength of the man who could give an incorrigi- ble lout fine beating for the good of his soul, and 1t is what might be called B "brave" voice. A man with that kind of voice will not be afraid of anything that might happen to himself only. But, more than these things, it carries to one who hears it the benediction that exhales from the spirit of Plus x to all the world, all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
CHANGED BULLDOGS.
Meek and Ugly Dogs That Are Popu.
 lar as Pets.

From Country Life in America.
 The bulldog of today is quite a differ ent animal from the one which earned his name and fame from his prowess in the bull-baiting ring in times past. Then 1t was what the dog could do, and not l.rw he looked, that decided his merits Now 1t is usually appearance alone which de- cides, and we have a vastly different dog, not only in appearance, but also In disposition. Indeed, one objection against the bulldog is his .'obstrusive affection ateness." Among the votaries of the bull dog are many ladies, who would not for moment think of taking up with fight ing dogs; and if the opportunity is ac- cepted to see bulldogs in a judging ring you will note no such anxiety on the part of the dogs to get at one another nor care on the part of the holders of the chain to keep their charges apart as in great many breeds. You will also see that the judge handles them with no precaution of the advanced fist as a pre- liminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Rlu Load o. Cotton Seed.

This morning Miles Hardy a prominent and prosperous South Side planter, has brought to the city four big wagon loads of cotton seed for which he received a big price. MT. Hardy so long as their was chance of needing the seed for re- planting would not let them go but now that 1t is too late to replant he sent the seed to town and disposed of them.
 The bringing to the city of the seed at the time of the visit of Judge w. M. Shropshire of Rome, Ga, to Selma is something of coincidence. Last night to some friends Judge Shropshire remark ed that he well remembered when gin ners would give all the seed anybody wanted to him who would haul them away and that he was the first man in Cha tooga county, Georgia, to use cotton seed for fertilizer. He states that he used the seeds to fertilize a wheat field about 1850 and that his nelghbors laughed at hin until they saw the yield made on th' lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
BIG EPSON DERBY
 COMES OFF TODAY
IT IS EXPECTED THAT FRANCE WILL CARRY OFF THE BLUE RIBBON IN BIG ANNUAL ENG LIsH RACE.

London, June 1.-The weather is nav ing a depressing effect on the Epson meeting as social function and threat ems to mar the enjoyment of one of the most interesting derby days of recent years. The probability that France will carry off the blue ribbon this year, lends to the event an unusual interest, while the fact that the gentleman rider. George Thrusby, will ride his brothers horse, John o'Gaunt, stimulates the popular fancy.
 The king witnessed yesterdays races and it is expected that both he and the queen will see the great race. The start CTS, jockeys and betting follow;
 Andover Gane). 100 to 8; Government CM. cannon), I to 4; Lancashire (Dilton), 40 to 1; Henry (Madden), to l; Stamanr (I1 canton), to 1; John o'Gaunt, CThurs- by), Ii to 2; Coxswain (Butchers), 100 to 1 St. Dennis CHalsey), 50 to l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
SENATOR PETTUS
 PRESENTS MEDAL Interesting Commencement tx ercises of Dallas Academy WILL PLANT STRAWBERRIES Stock Company Is to Be Formed In Selma to Engage In Truck Farm.
 Ing on a Large
 Scale.
WILL PLANT STRAWBERRIES

Selma, May S1.-(special.) )-The Dallas academy, the last and highest of the pub lie schools of the city to hold its closing exercises did so tonight at the Academy of Music that large edifice being filled to its capacity by the friends of the graduating class and the pupils of the higher grades of that institution.
 After programme of song Hon. Robert H. Mangum delivered the address of the evening his words being eloquent and | forceful conveying to the audience and l scholars much that was interesting and food for thought.
 | Following MT. Mangum Senator E. w Pettus presented to Miss Bessie Ward the medal offered by the Colonial Danes of Alabama for the best essay on colonial times. Her subject was "Oglethorpe in Georgia History" and in the competition were scholars from the schools of Bir- mingham. Mobile, Demopolis, Selma and Tuscaloosa. For five years the Colonial Danes have been offering medals for the best essay. The first was won by a Mo- bile young lady and the last four have been carried off by Selmians of which this city is justly proud.
 After the award of the Colonial medal Hon. H. s. D. Mallory presented the diplomas to the following:
 List of Graduates.
 Partial graduates: Miss Nell Brisnn, Miss Jenevieve Smith, Miss Frances Hay wood, Miss Maude Wilkerson, Miss Annie Mae DuBose in the schools of English and science, Miss Ethel Mckee, Miss JNn- nie Waugh in the schools of English, science and French.
 Full graduates: Miss Lizzie Hull, Miss Carrie Wilkins in the schools of English. science, French and mathematics. Miss Lula Hurt Miss Corinne Leva, Miss Bes- sic Ward, Miss Rivers Portis, in the schools of English. science Latin and Mathematics. Miss Thorne Nelson in the schools of English science, French, Lat in and mathematics.
 The Baker medals were awarded as fol- lows, being presented by MT. Nat Waller, member of the board of trustees:
 Eighth Grade-Carl Elebash, medalist, Miss F1ossie Leva and David Lloyd.
 First High School-Arthur Puryianee, medalist, Miss Anna Anderson, Miss Helen Hull.
 Second High School-Brandley Converse, medalst.
 Junior Nigh Schoo1-Miss Eunice Var non, medalist Miss Mary Butler, Miss | Mable Patterson. 4 Senior High School-Mss Rivers Portis, medalist Miss Bessie Ward. Miss Thorne | Nelson.
 Latin Scholarships Seventh Eighth and | First High School Grades-Miss Flos- | sic Leva, winner; Carl Elebash, Miss | Helen Hull Miss Ruhv Maas Second, Third and Fourth High School Grades-Miss Eunice Varnon, winner, and Miss Mabel Patterson.
 Col. w. R. Nelson then presented to James Mallory the Lucy Nelson medal, for the best debate and MT. Mallory de- | livered the speech which the judges had decided won him the trophy. Those that came next to him were Clarence Elebash, | Law Lamar and Melvin Schwarz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
GETS AWAY AGAIN.
Herman Haase Is at Large In Mex
 leo.

Chicago, May 31.-The local police were informed tonight that Herman Haase, former auditor of the Corn Exchange National bank of this city, who is under indictment for embezzle- ment, has escaped arrest a second time. Haase was arrested in San Juan del Rio, Mexico, last Thursday, but when the legal limit of seventy two hours for holding prisoners want ed in another country had elapsed, he was allowed to go as no papers calling for his extradition had been received by the Mexican authorities
 Authorities of this city followed Haase to the City of Mexico, and last Sunday asked the Mexican police to place him unGef' arrest, but were told by the Mexican officers that they could not make the arrest on Sunday ard Haase was enabled to make his escape for the seconu time.
 The Chicago authorities are still after him and say that they will eventually get their man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

spread 1t out on big tarpaulins in the sun. but when 1t was dry they realized it would not sell on the markets in that condition. The idea of roasting the pile in an effort to conceal it's inferiorfty dawned upon them and they Immediately set to browning the little grains In pans placed over charcoal fires.
 When the lot was sufficiently browned the hauled it to a small river town and sold 1t loose, with much success After they had disposed of all the coffee they bought more of the sunken goods and treated 1t to a like process. In a short time they erected factory for the new industry and then several other factories engaged in the roasting of coffee. Now Instead of buying green coffee, every family buys it's coffee already roasted, and the labor and time consumed by indi- vidual roasting are now used in another way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Postoffice Changes.
Personal and General.

At the regular weekly prayer meeting of the First Presbyterian church MT. c. L. Odell who attended the general as- sembly of the Southern PresbyteriAns, will lecture on the work accomplished by the assembly.
 Mir J. A. Estes, MT. Scott Poindexter and Mr. Jack Saunders left today for a few days of fishing and outing at Keat s lake.
 Mrs J. H. Hard and Mrs. s. E. Jones have returned from trip to Chattanooga.
 Mir Phil Painter, business manager of the Advance, was in the city today on business.
 Camp McAdory will meet at the new armory Friday night for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. Crosses of Honor will be presented to the veterans by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
SUPPLY IS LARGER
 THAN WASEXPECTED
TEST OF M'WILLIAMS SPRINGS AT ENSLEY SATISFACTORY AND WATER WILL BE. SUPPLIED TO ALL INDUSTRIES.

Ensley, May 31.-(Special.) 1.-The test of McWilliams springs has proven that the water supply is much larger than was predicted by the most sanguine of the promoters of the plan. A large force of men are at work lowering the head of the springs. As the work of lowering the head progresses the stream of water Is increasing.
 The board of trade feel confident that the springs will afford 100000 gallons of water day. Tn few days the mains will be laid connecting tae springs with the rod mill. It is proposed by the board of trade to not only furnish the rod mill with water from this source but all the other plants of the city.
 Rod Mill Busy.
 All the departments of the rod mill are now fully strengthened out and the out put Is breaking all former records. The officials of the company are con- stantly improving the plant and adding new machinery. This is one of the largest industries in the district.
 Police Items.
 In the police court this morning Jim Brown, who was arrested by Officer Ward yesterday was fined $50 and costs charged with larceny.
 Wlnton-Bird.
 Cards are out announcing the marriage of MT. Thomas w. Winton and Miss May belle Bird, to take place at the brides home June 8. This will be one of the prettiest weddings of the season. Miss Bird is the daughter of MT and Mrs D. B. Bird. and is one of the most beau tiful and charming young ladies of Ems lev MT. Winton Is connected with the Gum Drug company of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
For Strawberry Culture.

A committee of prominent citizens in- terested in truck farming and particular Iy in strawberry growing went out from Selma several miles today looking at a site of 100 acres where it is proposed to establish a truck and berry farm next season. It is proposed to form stock company with few thousand dollars capital and to lease the ground, hire an expert and go regularly into the business next year and a large yield is expected for the money and labor invested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Delightful Origin of Note Paper.

David G. Fairchld, in National Geogsa-
 phic Magazine Washington, D. @
 It is not a pleasant thought that the brilliant white note paper which your hand rests upon may have m it the fibers from the filthy garment of some Egyptian fellah after 1t has passed through all the stages of decay until it is saved by ragpicker from the gutter of an Egypt ian town, and yet it is fact that hun dreds of tons of Egyptian rags are ex- ported every year into America. Our best papers are made of these rags and our common ones of wood pulp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Pennsylvania Buildinq prsped.

St. Louis, Mo, May 3l-All the fes- tivities planned for the next few days at the Pennsylvania building at the worlds fair grounds were cancelled today The doorways of the building also have been draped in crepe. in mourning for the late Senaotr Matthew Stanley Quay of Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 BY FREIGHT TRAIN
MERIDIAN WILL AID YAzoo CITY suFFERERs-RossERY WAS MOTIVE FOR MURDER OF s. W. ASkEW.

Meridian, Miss, May a-tspeoial3- Denver Corn, young man who resides al ouba' Ala, was almost instantly killed yesterday evening by a freight train at Toomsuba while en route home from Meridian. MT. Corn spent yesterday in Meridian, and left for his home in Cuba at 6;l5 p. m. It Is stated that he got off the passenger train at Toomsuba and fell beneath the wheels of a passing freight train. His body was mangled be- yond recognition. Mir. Corn was a young man about % years of age and leaves a wife and child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
French Officers Are Arrested

Paris, June 1.-The paper L'Human- ite, of which M. Jaures is editor. af- firms that lieutenant colonel and two captains, formerly among the staff of the war office, have been arrested in connection with the case of an officer already confined at Mount Valerien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Willing to obllge.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 ..I may as well tell you, young man." said Miss Spooner's father, that I all ways close up the house and turn out all lights by 10 o'clock
 Don't bother tonight. sir" replied Jack Nervy; 'Ill attend to that for you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Power of Expression Gone.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Was your French chauffeur seriously hurt in that automobile accident?'
 .'Yes; he was knocked practically speechless.
 "Speechless? How?" shoulder dislocated. Can't shrug."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Personal and General.

Mir J. w. Ferguson of Birmingham was in Ensley today soliciting orders for statuetts of Vulcan. MT. Ferguson is a representative of the Commercial club
 The ladies of the Woodmens circle cleared $45 from the trolley ride they gave to East Lake last week.
 The Knights of Pythias held an interest ing and largely attended meeting tonight, there being degrees conferred on three members.
 Mrs. L. c. Waldrop and little daugh- ter left last night for village Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Change of Schedule on the Southern
 Railway.

Effective Sunday, May 29. the following changes will be made in Southern Rail- way schedules: Train No. 36 from Greenville will arrive at p. m. and leave for Atlanta at 5:15 p. m; train No. S from Greenville will arrive at 5:4O a. m and leave for Atlanta at 6:10 a. m the same as heretofore; No. Is Corona &C., commodation) will arrive at Birmingham at e:35 a. m.
 6-29-4t J. N. HARRISON DIP A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
TUNE ERAL NOTlCE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Blair and Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Todd are requested to attend the funeral of Mrs. F. R. Blair from the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church this afternoon at o'clock. Interment at Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
PERSONAL.

R. l.. Glenn of Florence is stopping at the Morris.
 Grant Krebs of Kansas City is regis tered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
oxford VIII Confer Degree.

London. May S1.--Oxford university has decided to confer the degree of Doctor of Letters on William Dean Howells, the American author.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, May 31.-The Presi- dent has appointed the following post masters: Alabama, Hartselle, s. L. Sherill. Kentucky, Leitchfield, D. l.. O'Reilly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Slick Chap.

From the Chicago News.
 Silas-Why is Rube Ryetop marching about with so many airs?
 Cyrus-Fe wants people to know that he is smart enough to be mixed up in the postoffice-frauds.
 Silas-Do tell
 Cyrus-Yes it's fact. He got letter two months ago with postage due on 1t an he aint never paid the two cents yet.
 The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes cood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
JONES' ELECTION
 HELD ID BE LEGAL
Supreme Court Confirms De-
 clSIon of Judge Ferguson
NO CHANGE IN SITUATION
Mayor Huey of Bessemer Had Already Sworn In Night Captain of Po- lice and He Was
 Doing Duty.

Bessemer, May 31.-(specia1. )-News has reached Bessemer that Justice Dowdell of the Alabama supreme court handed down decision today affirming the de- ciston of Judge Ferguson of the Birming- ham city court, who decided that it was Mayor Huey's duty to swear in George W. Jones as night captain of the police force.
 Captain Jones has already been sworn in by the mayor, however, and has been performing his duties as night captain for about two months When the mayor took an appeal from the decision of the Birmingham court he had two courses open before him. He could swear in MT Jopes or make a supersedas bond. so he decided to swear the captain in. The decision today will have little bearing on the case, as MT. Jones had already suc- ceeded in obtaining what the decision of the supreme court gave him. It will be recalled that one of the first l official acts of the present council after taking the oath last fall was to estab- fish the office of night captain of the po- | position. The mayor at the time gave notice that he would veto the action of the board and in this he was upheld by a part of his aldermen, which kept the majority faction from overriding his veto. MT. Jones then instituted mandamus pro- | ceedings before Judge Jones in the Besse- mer city court. The case was submitted, but while the judge had his decision under advisement the proceedings were with drawn by MT. Jones. Later MT. Jones in- stituted proceedings in the Birmingham city court which handed down a decision ordering the mayor to swear in Captain Jones. The mayor then took an appeal to the supreme court, which rendered a l decision today.
 Council May Meet.
 It is probable that the mayor and alder men will have a meeting this week for the purpose of voting upon the water l contract entered into by the waterworks committee. Last week the Adlers and the committee reached satisfactory terms whereby the city will be furnished with an abundant supply of water. There be- ing five Tuesdays in this month and no meeting night this week, special ses- sion may be called.
 Postoffice Changes.
 T. J. Grimmett. formerly postmaster at Tuskegee, who has been appointed to the position of assistant postmaster of the Bessemer office, will enter upon his duties tomorrow MT; Grimmett Is an experi- enced postoffice man.
 The business of the Bessemer office has made some wonderful strides during the past year. As a proof of this the salary of the postmaster has been raised s2o0 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Jcr0fulu

Few are entirely free from it.
 It may develop so slowly as to cause little if any disturbance during the whole period of childhood.
 It may then produce irregularity of the stomach and bowels, dyspepsia, catarrh, and marked tendency to consumption before manifesting itself in much cutaneous eruption or glandular swelling.
 It is best to be sure that you are quite free from it, and for its complete eradica- tion you can rely on
 Hoods JdrsapdHild The best of all medicines for all humors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

It has been discovered that robbery fig- nred in the murder of Conductor ". s. Askew of the Mobile and Ohio, which occurred at Yellow Pine, Ala, last week. conductor Askew was the owner of some fine diamonds two of which he wore at the time of his death, valued at $750 and Seoo respectively, and both of which dis appeared that night. He also had $2J0 in cash on his person, which also disap- peared.
 Special Agent Griffin was detailed by the railroad company to investigate the mat ter and so far has been successful in locating the larger diamond and $90 of the money. MT. Griffin is still hard at work trying to locate the other diamond and the rest of the money. No arrests have. yet been made in connection with the robbery. but some are expected at an carly date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

A mass meeting of the citizens of Me- ridian has been called for tomorrow night at the city hall for the purpose of devis- ing ways and means to aid the fire suf- ferers of Yazoo City. Mayor Ravers is at the head of the move, and a generous fund will no doubt be raised for the stricken people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-05-13
Bangor.

Mitchell Smiley left for Chicago, Mon
day.
D.B. Allen of Covert was in town Sat
urday.
NV. Drake was in South Haven, Sat
urday.
Milo Allen left for Boyne City, Mich,
Monday.
County Surveyor Goss was in Goble-
Vile last week.
Clarence Thomas was in Grand juno
ton last Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Hemenway of South Haven
was in town Monday.
John Britton of Paw Paw was in town
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. n. Bishop of South
Haven were in town over Sunday.
ST. Dage had the misfortune to run a
nail nearly through his foot Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry belong were
guests at the home of Editor Russell
last Sunday.
The high school boys went to Decatur
last Saturday and won their first game
score, 6 to IL.
Jake Funk, who is spending the win.
ter in California and who owns one OF
the finest fruit farms in Van Buren,
county, has just had his outbuildings re-
painted.
Otto Mannell, who for the past few
weeks has been filling the vacancy 10 the
Visitor office, caused by the resignation
Of Byron Harris, left for his home il
New Buffalo, Saturday.
The Bangor township Sunday schoo
convention was held in the Congrega
tional church last Saturday Afternoon
and evening and was we'll attended.
fine program was rendered.
Miss Harriet Boyce, who for some tim
has been confined to her home in Cover
on account of sickness, has again re
sumed her position as teacher in tn
second primary department.
While going to church last Sunda
morning. Will Robbins team becam
frightened at the old band stand an
tipped the buggy over, severely sprair
ing Mrs. Robbins ankle. The rest c
the family escaped without injury.