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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Where arunes Come From.

From the Chicago News.
In the United States 100000. 900 pounds of
prunes are eaten yearly. Prior to 1856 the
supply came almost wholly from France
and the Danuban provinces and sold un-
der the designation of French or
Turkish prunes. In the year referred
to prunes of American growth appeared
on the market and with each succeeding
year the supply has increased until the
importation of foreign fruit has been re-
duced to extremely small proportions.
Much the larger portion of the prune sup
ply Is from the southern part of Califor-
mia. where climatic peculiarities are ex-
tremely favorable for it's production. In
Santa Clara county alone there are g.,
100000 trees growing on $1,000 acres. 100
to the acre. The quantity of prunes some
what exceeds 10000 900 pounds-more than
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
AGED Hero Is Dead.

Cincinnati, January 31.-A Times
Star special from Maysville, KY, says:
William H. Case, a civil war veteran,
died today from injuries received when
he saved a Chesapeake and Ohio train
from serious wreck by hauling hand
car partly off the track before the train
struck it. He was crushed by the car,
but the train would have gone over n
high embankment If he had aban-
doned the handcar on the track.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
JUDGE ]. M. HOBSON
DEAD IN GREENSBORO
Capt. r. p. Hobson Is In Indian Ter
ritory and Cannot Arrive In
Time for the Funeral.

Greensboro, January 31.-(Special)-
Judge James NJ. Hobson father of Capt.
r. p Hobson, died Monday night at his
home in this city. Although he had been
i'll for some tie, vet his death comes
as a shock to his friends and relatives.
Judge Hobson was about seventy years
of age. Although born in North Caro-
lima he spent the greater portion of his
life in Greensboro. moving here in his
early manhood when he soon established
himself in the confidence in the people
as a carful and painstaking lawyer and
his rise to eminence in the profession was
steady and natural. He served one term
IN the state legislature and won instant
recognition by his legal ability. In 1871
Governor Lindsay appointed him to the
probate judgeship for an unexpired term
but at the ensuing election he was de-
feated by republican. This candidate
dying before the end of the term Cover
nor Houston named Hobson for the office
and for three terms. he was elected to
the office and greatly increased his repu-
tation for legal actmen by his sound and
vigorous rulings Judge Hobson was mar
ried to Miss Sarah Groom Pearson, the
daughter of Chief Justice Pearson of
North Carolina in 1861 and four sons and
three daughters were born to them
Himself a near relative of Governor
Morehead, of North Carolina, the best
blood I'M the country is united in their
children. The funeral will take place
from st. Paurs Episcopal church Thurs
day morning, being thus delayed to en-
able the children who are widely scat
tered to get here. Unfortunately Captain
Hobson finds it impossible to arrive in
time for the funeral, being in the Indian
Territory.
Mr.. Walter Kinnard. who was shot last
Friday by Allen Wilson died yesterday
and was buried today in the family grave
yard near Akron. Rev. E. L. Crawford,
pastor of the Methodist church at this
place conducted the services. Wilson is
in JAIL but being deaf mute 1t is hard
to obtain particulars of the affair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Chorus Singer In Flames.

Cincinnati, January S1.-As the play.
goers in a local theatre awaited the
appearance of Mamie Rayburn, con-
cert singer, she rushed out of her
dressing room a living torch and ran
screaming through the theatre. Sew
eral men threw coats over her and a
bucket of water finally put out the
flames; but the singer. burned from
head to foot and suffering horribly, is
diving in a hospital today. Only prompt
action by men in the theatre prevented
dangerous panic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Rosseau pleads Not Guilty.

New York. January 31.-Gessler
Rosseau, who was arrested in Phila-
delphia and brought here on charge
of sending concealed explosives to the
Cunard steamship Umbria in this city
two years ago, was arraigned in the
court of general sessions today and
committed to the Tombs prison with
out bail to await trial. Rosseau plead
ed not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Taft's Qualific atoms.

anu IkpOL.
Taft's Qualifications.
Secretary Taft is not alone versed in
affairs Of the departments under his di-
rect charge, but his term on the bench
fitted him to handle the legal aspect that
such affairs from time to time of neces-
sity assume. His training is therefore
of the sort that fits him for the Presi-
dency, and around him has gathered a
following that is determined to make
every effort to place him in the White
House.
Ex-Secretary Root is practcing law in
New York, accommodating a vast store of
friends and keeping in the background of
public affairs as far as is possible for
man who is so universally in demand on
all important occasions. But while he is
in the background he is not being forgot
ten, and his magnificent work for his
party in the past campaign would have
given him a place In party councils had
he never been heard of previously.
No man in the republican party has a
more complete knowledge of party af-
Airs and party interests than Elihu Root
and many of the leaders are outspoken
in saying that he should be the next
President. They noint to his record in
the War Department to show what he
accomplished there and say that the
task that descended to Judge Taft was
rendered much simpler by the systematic
and careful administration that preceded
him.
EX-Secretary Root as a lawyer is the
equal to any In the land and he is rec
ognized as the leader of the New York
bar, a distinction that he has earned
over rivals of worldwide reputation. In
conceding to him this leadership, party
limos nh1itp p1 ho &c
corded him with a spontaneity that proves
its sincerity. Mr.. Root Is a great, big,
brainy man. free from any selfishuess or
conceit. He Is brave and generous and
loves his friends.
How Root Fights.
He does nuot hesitate to fight his oppo-
neEts, but when the fight is over there is
no bitterness and no rancor. He fights
his battles with brain and judgment and
wins preserving the respect of the van
pushed. He has the mental poise and
dignity that fit him for the highest office
in the land and his friends believe he will
be the next President of the United States.
In his candidacy he would not be opposed
by any powerful faction; he has always
arisen above faction and has worked solely
for the party.
viii he win the nomination? New
1OrkerS lnlnh So TIE Tar west is more
strongly for him than any other man who
has been mentioned. No single individual
in the republican party can come nearer
securing the earnest support of all the
elements in the party than Mr.. Root and
the feeling is growing stronger every day
| that he will be the standard bearer.
Wherever one goes about Washington, the
clubs, the cloak rooms the hotels and
i in society no name is oftener mentioned
| than that of ex-Secretary Root. He made
| himself a power in all national affairs
| and is one of the nations greatest states
men ana jurists.
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Have you learned about
the Etchoplatsen, fer your
best grip Call or write the
"GAWK." Peoples phone
276, Age Herald building.
Gawk Engraving Co.
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partment chief was demonstrated when
the sentiment of the delicate state of af-
fairs in Panama was entrusted entirely
in his hands and he was unhampered in
the negotiations successfully and salts
factoriy conducted.
The Presidents opinion as to the i'm
portance and value OF the army is well
known, and for the past eight years the
problems and difficulties in its admins
tration have steadily increased. The
steady growth of a sentiment in favor of
the army and its proper maintenance is
the result Of the work of Secretaries Taft
and Root
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
A SHORTAGE INV LUMnER.

Tn. SEVERAL OF the European coun-
4 tries they are producing a pretty
good quality OF cloth from wood The
wood pulp is made into thin ribbons
which are transformed into threads.
and these when mixed with hemp and
woven, 1t is said, make serviceable arr
ticles that may be washed or dyed
without injury.
Every year new uses are found for
wood pulp, ana yet year by year wood
Is growing scarcer. No article Of
commerce has advanced in price more
in the last decade or two than lum-
Der. The territories which stin have
timber In abundance are so remote
from the centers of population that the
price is getting almost beyond reach.
So If means are not soon taken to
produce more lumber the problem viii
be TO find a substitute for IT, Tenta-
tive experiments have been made with
several articles particularly straw and
corn stalks. These frequently go to
waste and on the great Western
ranches are burned. It is possible to
make many useful articles. even. rail-
road ties, out Of straw pulp, and the
wonder is that 1t hasn't been attempt
ed on a large scale.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
MAYOR WILL
ADVERTISE THE DRUNKS
Berry to Try the Penny
packer Plan of Rounding
Up the Founders

Mayor William II. Berry, Of Chester
Pa. is determined to hat the habitual
drunhs who come before him. and stated
that he would either notify the hotel
owners by letter or publish a card daily
in a newspaper with the names Of those
who We're on the prohibited list, as is
done by Burgess Pcnnypacker in West
Chester.
This decision was the outcome Of the
reappearance Of William Geary, "a we'll
known character 10 the police, before
the Mayor Geay yesterday made his
second appearance at the bar of justice
since the induction of Mr. Berry into
Office. lie was charged with the old
onense Of drunkenness. and policeman
Casey. who made the arrest, stated that
he was unable \to take care of himself
What have you TO say, sir; I think
you were here beforey'
''Yes, sir; 1 was but ] promise that
II / am let go 1 viii not again come
back. You see / had a bad cold and de-
cided to take some whiskey for IT,"
II don't think you will come back for
some time, If j can prevent it," respond
ed the Mayor. and it was then that he
the hotel owners either by letter or by q
card in q newspaper and they must stop
selling 90 you fellows. I wish 1 could stop
them from selling at an, for it would be
benefit to the community but there is
one thing sure / can do. I can stop them
from selling to such people as you, and
propose TO do so."
Geary responded 10 the Mayor that a
number Of hotel men had already held n m
up, and that it was with difficulty that he
could. secure a drink in this city. lie was
fined S5. He said he only had $685. ana he
did not know how he would get the
money unless he could get out The
Mayor instructed him to go home, and
bring back the money by Saturday. When
he was going out of the door Geary asSe d
that he be given 81, the Mayor already
having given him the S5 cents, and this
was also done.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
GRAND ARMY VETERANS
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS
Twenty-ffth Annual Encamp-
ment Closes With a
Campfire

After a spirited and enthusiastic ses-
sion. lasting an day yesterday and last
evening, the twenty-hfth annual en-
component of the Department of Dela-
ware G.. A. r.. held in Irish American
Han, adjourned last night.
At the afternoon session an election
of officers for the ensuing year took
place with the following result.
Department Commander William
Tharp Of Post No. 10; Senior Vice
Commander, Ira Lunt Post No o.
JunlOr Nice-Conmander. J. Emery Dom
nell. Post 2s; Chaplain, L. V. Aspril.
Post "a; Medical Director, Wesley
Boulden, Post .; Delegate-at-Large
Samuel Worrell. Post 9; Delegate, A.
A. Anderson, Post 4; Alternate-at-
Large, Richard Heritage. Post 2; Alter
nate. J. II. Porter. Post .. Council Ad-
ministrator, A. b. Starr. Post %, w II.
Douglas, Post l. A. NJ. Hlzar Post s.
y. B. Walker, Post 4. Elwood Craig. Post
p. Before adjourning yesterday after
noon Assistant Quarteunaster Grim OF
Pennsylvania, addressed the Old
soldiers.
AN OPEN CAMP FIRE.
The encampment closed with an open
camp fire which was attended by the
veterans, their wives. daughters and
friends. The platform of the dancing
hall Vas prettily decorated with flowers
the national cOlors and the banners
of the Department OF Delaware. Samuel
Lewis, Past Department Commander
presided. on the platform with him
were the national officers the officers
of the Department of Delaware and
Mayor Charles ID. Bird.
Commander Lewis welcomed the
guests and introduced Mayor Bird. who
made a brief address. Addresses were
also made by Cmmander-in-Ch w
w. Blackmore, Senior Vice-Commandei
John r. King. Adiutant General J. e
Gilman and Adiutant General Charlie.
Soudam. The next National Encamp-
ment VIII be held fin Denver in Septem.
ber.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
PERFECTLY PLAIN.

TN THE following the Chicago Tri-
4 bune shows lack Of sophlstlca-
tion that is pltiable:
We learn from the Kansas City
Journal that thinker led on for the
Cubs and ozoned. Evers slammed "A
clean single TO left and went to third
on Kings solitaire to the same place.
king purloined second. Pfener saun-
tered on four wide ones. and the TO
Let signs were pulled down from al
the bases" This has thrilling
sound, but what is it all about?
Translated it is very plain. It
means that Tinker stepped up to the
plate and flied out. Evers sent a hot
one to left good for a bag. and moved
up two PAGES when Killing singled
Then Killing snealed 10 second and
made good, while the twirler, losing his
eye, sent four wild ones, allowing
Pfeffer to walk, and all the bags wer,
tenanted. Now that is about as plain
as It can be made until Manager stir
lith's aggregation opens up at south
Side Park and the Morning News
sporting editor gets going.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
SHOT
BY An ACTOR
Then Turned the Pistol on
Himself But Tn ok Skull
Saved Him
WOMAN WILL PROBABLY EXPIRE

Philadelphia. April 19.-Because she
intended leaving the theatrical COM
pany Of which both were members.
Edward Smedes shot Bessie Helen
Davis at a theatrical hotel where they
were staying, inaicting a probably IA
tai wound near the heart, and then at
tempted to kill himself. The bullet
fiattened against his skull and he was
not badly hurt The couple were men,
bers Of the chorus in "The School
Girl" company of which Edna May is
the star The woman is known on the
stage as Bessie Dale. She is % years
old, and her home is in Hebron, Neb.
Smedes' home, it is believed is in
Vicksburg. Miss.
Other guests at the hotel heard
pistol shot, and Immediately after Miss
Davis ran screaming down the stairs
and fell unconscious into the arms of
a servant. A policeman who was pass
ing the hotel ran into the place, and
when Smedes saw him he turned the
weapon upon himself. The wounded
couple were taken to a hospital where
it was found the young woman's ins
jury is likely to prove fatal Smedes
is guarded in the hospital by two po-
licemen.
The couple arrived at the hotel on
Sunday and registered as Mr.. and Mrs
Smedes Miss Davis obtained a posi-
tion with a company now rehearsing
at one of the local theatres. she in
tending to leave "The School Girl"
company. She was at the theatre re-
hearsing with the new company, when
Smedes gained admittance to the play
house and sought an engagement He
failed to obtain it. Seeing Miss Davis
on the stage, he went to her and
threatened to shoot her If she joined
the new company He was ordered
from the place, and Miss Davis went
with hin. They returned to the hotel
and, it is believed, they renewed their
I quarrel, waich resulted in the shoot
/ ing.
On the bureau in the room was
found note written by Smedes. that
read "To those who know and meet
my mother help to sustain and keep
her"
A letter addressed to Mrs. T. NJ
Smedes, Vicksburg. Miss, and one ad
dressed to Miss Davis mother at He
bron We're also found in the room. The
police have not opened them.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The Japanese farewell, "sayonara," "
means something like "If IT must be
so," on III we must part thus. so be
It,"
The wreck of the French bsttleship
sully, on the Cochin China coast the
other day, represented "a money loss
OF S5.60oDoo.
The baobab trees Of Senegambia are
believed to be the oldest living trees
ION earth. Some scientists have put the
age of one Of these trees az 5000 years
IT one belongs 10 the German army
he cannot wear monocle. The single
eyeglass has been forbidden to officers
and men as fonpish and savoring too
strongly Of Anglomania.
Since March A. 1900. when the
national banking Act was so amended
as to permit the organization Of
national banks with a minimum capital
OF $4,000 instead of $4,000, 2,4il banks,
with NS9. sos, 300 capital, have been
organized
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
BlRTHSTOuES IN RHYME
Jannary

january
BY her who In this month is born
No gem save garnet shall be worn.
They win insure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity.
February
The February born win find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
II they the amethyst win wear.
March
who on this world OF ours, their eyes
In March first open. shall be wise
In days of peril, firm and brave,
To wear "a bloodstone to their grave.
April
she who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall Wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance tlow; this stone
Emblem of innocence Is known.
May
Who first beholds the light Of day
In Springs sweet fowery month Of
May
And wears an emerald all her life,
shall be lov'd and happy wife.
June
Who comes with summer to this
earth,
And owes to June her day OF birth
With ring OF agate on her hand,
Can health wealth, and long life
command.
July
The glowing ruby should adorn
Those who I'm wam July are born;
Then win they be exempt and free
From love doubts and anxiety.
August
Wear a sardonyX or for thee
No conjugal felicity;
THE Aubust born without this stone,
'Tis said, must unlOved and lone.
September
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are ustling n September's breeze,
A sapphire on her brow should bind;
Twill cure disease OF the mind.
October
Ouober's child IS born for woe,
And LIES vicissitudes must know;
But lay am opal on her breast,
Ana hopes win lull those woes to rest.
Novomber--
Who first comes to this world below
With dread November's fog and snow,
should prize the topaz's amber hue,
Emblem OF friends and lovers true.
Decernher-
If cold December gave you birth
The month OF snow and Ice and mirth.
Place ON your hand "a turquoise blue,
Success win bless whate'er you do.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
COURT CONFIRMS SALE
Harlan g. Hollingsworth Plant Turned
Over to Sheldon.

Judge Edward C. Bradford in United
States Court yesterday afternoon con-
nrmod the sale of the plant Of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company to George
r. Sheldon, who represented the re-or-
ganization committee of the United States
Shipbundng Company. The court in
structed James p. Winchester, special
master appointed to make a sale, to ex-
ocute deed to Mr.. Sheldon and transfer
thep roperty. The proceeds Of the sale
viii now be distributed among those en-
titled to a share.
Among the steps taken 20 bring about a
conformation Of the sale was the turning
over to the court Of the bonds Of the
company amounting to N4OlOOoo, and the
coupons upon them. When counted by
the Clerk Of the Court S3i of the coupons
representing $500 were found missing. AS
it was necessary that they be turned in
to court before action could be taken Mr.
Sheldon made an effort 20 find them but
without success and in consequence he
asked the court yesterday to be allowed
-to pay $500 into Court in lieu of the miss
ing bonds This request was granted and
the order issued.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
EDITORIAL OPINION
Stability Of France.

From the Baltimore American.
Nothing more strikingly illustrates
The stability OF the French government
than the tranquil reception by the pub
lie Of the news of political conspiracy.
IL is true that not many details Of the
affair have been published. but there
have been several arrests of prominent
army officers and there have been dis
coveries Of arms and ammunition and
uniforms, showing that something en-
tirely out of the ordinary and contrary
TO law was in progress. The fact that
so little has been published concerning
the affair IS indicative that the gov
ernment has no apprehens.ons and Is
disposed to regard 70 as a wild. hair
Drained enterprise Of possibly a lot Of
political cranks
Most Of the accounts credit the Bon
apartists with the scheme, and it is
not dissimilar 10 Louis NapoleOn's first
landing on the shores OF France at
any rate the result appears TO have
been the same. 10 has scarcely been q
score Of years since Boulanger threw
France into commissions and produced
situation. which. but for the presence
OF NJ Constans IN the ministry Would
probably have resulted In revolution
and a military dictatorship. Within
much shorter time the conspiracy
which developed the persecution Of
Dreyfus paralyzed both statesmen and
people with alarm. and but for Wal
deck Rousseau and his patriotic min
istry might had led to disastrous re-
suits.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
UPSET IN A STREAM
Two Young Men Had Marrow Escape
Near West Nottingham, Md

Near West Nottingham, Md.
In attempting to ford the Octoraro
Creek near West Nottingham. Md, a
carriage in which John and Edward Lee
We're driving upset in the middle of the
stream, throwing both the occupants out.
one of them fell beneath the hoofs of the
horse and was trampled upon by the
frightened animal. Almost by a miracle
he escaped serious injury. The Lee boys
are employed at Lenni and were visiting
their father Leonard Lee, Of oxford, Pa.
on Sunday they decided to drive down
and see their grandfather Thomas Lee,
Of West Nottingham.
In attempting to cross the creek, a
piece OF barb WIRE which had been wash
ed down in the recent high water caught
in the wheel of the buggy and soon wound
round it IN such a way as TO be almost
impossible 10 be taken Off. The noise
frightened the horse, which gave "a
plunge. completely overturning the car
ringo and hurting the occupants into the
stream. Edward fell clear of the wagon
and escaped injury, but John was thrown
beneath the horses feet Fortunately the
wagon was equipped with patent shafts
which became loose in the horses frantic
struggles and allowed 1t to run away.
Although badly scratched and bruised,
John was not hurt to any serious extent.
Finding it impossible to move the wagon,
the boys walked to a nearby house and
were driven to their grandfather's. The
horse was caught by Samuel Ross, at
Tweedale having run nearly seven miles.
It, too. had escaped any injury after its
wild escapade.
Evening journal., 1905-04-19
Health in tho Country.

From the Boston Globe.
AS regards what are most times call
ed house diseases. 1T is q mistake to
think that the country in itself any
more immune from disease than the
city If the regular sanitary precautions
are not observed. Consumption is
house disease, and IL IS worthy Of note
that the rural state Of Vermont is
making systematic efforts to fight IT,
This state has a population Of about
244,o00-not more than half as many
people as the city Of ST. Louis. II Is
"a rural State. too. with next to no
large cities while its mountains. its
pine woods. It's clear streams and it's
pure air make it a sort of sanitary
playground. But Vermont IS much
visited by the great white plague, "
and she has walked up to the Import
ance Of eliminating t. The fact is
that the naturally pure air does not
dispense with vile sinks and other un-
sanitary plague spots which gather un-
noticed and spread disease. IL is said
rooms are small and low and unventil-
ated night and day Against these de-
fects of sanitation the pure air of the
mountains is of little await The
dwellers I'm the small towns and farms
must be accustomed to wholesome
methods Of living. good drains and
avoid all breeding places OF diseased
germs.