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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
ROBSON TALKS TO
 INSTITUTE GIRLS
TAKES EDUCATION AS SUBJECT AND TELLS HEARERS HOW FAR AMERICA IS AHEAD OF OTHER NATIONS.

Congressman Richmond P. Hobson de- livered an address on "Education's at the Pollock Stephens institute yesterday morning which, though brief, was replete with instruction and entertainment and delighted the young misses who hold. in such high esteem the "hero of the Merri- mac"
 Captain Hobson explained to his youth ful audience how America has become great by holding great ideals and main- taining great educational institutions and compared the superiority of the Amer jeans with other nations, saying among other things. that the Americans aver age two inches more in height than the English. Five times as much Is paid for eG1cation in the United States, he said, as is paid in Europe, and the farmers produce four times as much
 Be thankful for being granted the privilege" he continued, "of being born an American, for here we are not bound in Europe. The humblest American boy or girl can have the uplift of noble as- piratons. Everyone has a chance to take part in the solution of the prob lems of the nation and can make an imprint upon his countrys policies that will affect not only his own but those of other countries.
 America will adjust the whole face of the earth, and the world rejuvenated, will begin an era of love of justice, of hope and peace.
 "Womans place in the world is more clearly recognized in America than in any other nation. Woman, relieved of grubbing Is placed on a higher spiritual and altruistic plane. Women in large measure are responsible for the spiritual and intellectual characteristics of the na- ton. The noble aspirations and lovely things of life are woman's part and you should all cultivate them. Work hard and with a definit, idea of life If you wish to realize the fulfillment of life's promises. There is no place for drones in the world and you must make your life count for 1t is a precious thing.
 In conclusion I must admonish you to love your family and help them and your friends to know and appreciate you. Make yourself fine specimen of wom- anhood and make your life count
 At the conclusion of the address Cap tain Hobson held a reception among the teachers and pupils and nearly all rushed up to shake hands with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
LANDED HIS MAN
 BY THE COAT TAIL
HENRY CAUGHT lMPUDENT NE GRoES IN HIS CHICKEN HOUSE AND TOOK AFTER THEM WITH BLOOD IN HIS EYE.

''Nigger caught nigger in his own chicken house. Dat wouldn't do," spake Henry Williams as he turned Willie Moore over to Policeman Fully last night.
 Henry swears that he caught the negro in his chicken house with two others carrying a lantern, and they were not only shining their eyes at the fat birds, but catching their legs as well. He con- tinued to allege and swear that on his approach the whole bunch dropped their game and made a dash for freedom.
 Not content with having flushed the covey, Henry continues to cross his heart, and with all the wind in his lungs bravely declare that he, Henry Williams, did inn mediately take out after the burglars, catch the said Willie by the coat tail, hang on till they came to the fence, and when Willie tried to jump he had reason to wish his coat was not made of such good cloth.
 So it happened that while Henry held on his wife telephoned for an officer, and the poor chicken thief was landed in iail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
STATUES TO WOMEN
 OF CONFEDERACY
PLANS ANNOUNCED BY U. D. C.. PRESIDENT TO ERECT MONU- MENTS TO THEIR HERoISM IN THIRTEEN ORIGINAL STATES.

New York, April Elf the plans of the United Daughters of the Confederacy do not miscarry, monuments to those daugh- ters of the south, whose heroism and de- votion to a cause that was lost and forms one of the brightest pages of the Civil war, will soon stand in the capitols of the thirteen original states The idea orig mated with Gen. Irving Walker of Charleston and was announced by the president of the New York chapter of the Daughters of the Confectionery, Mrs. James Harry Parker, at the annual luncheon of that body today. The thirteen states win be invited to place casts of the original statutory group in their capitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
eIBBoNs' BOOKS PRAISED.
The Cardinal Is the Leading Figure at
 Reception In New Orleans.

New Orleans, Arri 25.-Cardlnal Gib- bons was the leaGing figure at pub lie reception tonight attended by a large number of Roman Catholic dignltaries and closing the celebration of the be- stowal of the pailium upon Archbishop Blenk of this city.
 An eulosy of Cardinal Gibbons was pro- nounced by Congressman Joseph F. Rans- dell of Louisiana. The theme was main ly in praise of Cardinal Gibbons books with personal incidents illustrating the sooI which they had accomplished.
 MT. Ransdell also pointed out the fact that New Orleans new archbishop has jurisdiction over territory comprising more than half a million square miles, or about one-seyenth of the territory of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
PLEA OF SICKNESS
 AFFECTS THE JURY J H. Johnson is Awarded
 5000 Damages AGED NEGRO IS HELD UP John Blaylock Is at the Point of Death as the Result of an Attack By
 Hlshwayman-other News of Bessemer.
AGED NEGRO IS HELD UP

Bessemer, April (Special)-Th jury in the case of J. H. Johnosn vs. the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company after delberation of four hours this afternoon rendered verdict for the plaln- tiff awarding the sum of 5000 damages The plaintiff instituted suit for $10,000 dam ages for illness in his family, which he claimed was due to the construction of a dam across Valley creek by the defendant company.
 This trial began on Wednesday morning and was concluded today at noon and the case put into the hands of the jury. Dur ing the trial number of witnesses were examined, some of whom were physicians who testified to the illness of plaintiffs family and the general health of those who lived along this creek. The de- fense made the plea that sickness was prevalent among the people living along Valley creek long before the dam was built.
 No announcement has been made as to the intentions of the defense, but 1t is un- derstood that an appeal will be made to higher court.
 Three other cases were disposed of by Judge Jackson this afternoon The first was A. B. Hill vs. the Louisville ana Nashville Railroad company, Tn WHICH Judgment by consent was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $50 for loss or goods The second case was Nathanlel Joyce vs. the Birmingham Railway, Ldsht and Power company which was dismissed for want of prosecution. In the third case A divorce was granted to Eli Hudson, negro, from his wife, Eliza Ann Hudson.
 Pinckney Scott. who is attorney In sev- eraI cases to come before the court this week, was taken i'll today and, if he does not recover by tomorrow and appear Tor duty the wheels of justice will turn SLOW ly, as his presence is necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Minneapolis Depot Burns.

Minneapolis. Minn., April 25.-Fire to- tally destroyed the Wisconsin Central freight depot in this city today, entailing a loss of Si000O0 The flames broke out from an unknown origin and In an in- stant the entire building was mass of flames. The firemen fought the flames from every point of vantage but were time and again forced back by explosions of oil on the tracks and in storage which shook the ground, for sixty feet. About eighteen box cars containing freight of every description valued at $lO0,0O0, were sidetracked under the shed and these proved fuel to the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Anti-Dreyfusard Meetings.

Bordeaux. April 25.-An anti-Dreyfusard meeting attended by 2O0O persons and pre- sided over by the royalist, Count De Lursaluces. tonight developed into a monarchistic procession. A lantern pie ture of the Duke of orleans thrown on a screen was received with cries of Long live the King.' few dissidents were thrown out of the hall. The police ar- rested one person on the outside. who persisted in shouting, Down with the republic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Personal and General.

George Long, a negro who has been confined in the city jail for almost a week. was discharged today for the want of evidence. Long was arrested on sus- picion of having shot another negro dur ing a difficulty over a gambling game.
 A basket pix nic will be given on Satur- day. May 4. by Virginia City lodge No as1. l. 0. o. F. A fine programme has been arranged of foot races, baseball game and other sports. Refreshment will he served sand a general good time Is promised.
 Mrs Willie Stewart, local manager for the Postal Telegraph company, has TO, signed. after a long time of service and is succeeded by Miss Mabel Magy of Virginia.
 A tacky party was given tonight at the residence of the pastor of the First Bap- list church, which was very entertaining and greatly enjoyed by all present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
M. ". NEWMAN DIES
 IN NEW ORLEANS
THE PROMINENT BANKER AND
 BROKER APPEARED IN BEST OF
 HEALTH AT MARRIAGE OF HIS DAUGHTER TO E. A. ADLER.

New Orleans, April 25.-Maurice w. Newman, a prominent banker and broker, died suddenly tonight. He was present last Tuesday night at the wedding here of his daughter to Edgar A. Adler Of Birmingham.
 This event was a notable social func- ton, and Mir. Newman appeared in the best of health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
c. D. Close.

The remains of G. D. Close, the rail- road man who was killed by highway robber last Sunday morning, were in- tered yesterday afternoon in Elmwood cemetery. Funeral services were conduct ed from Lige Loy's chapel, with a full attendance of the Brotherhood of Rail- road Trainmen, who then proceeded to the grave and conducted the ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Killings at Mt. Vernon. Ga.

today shot and killed John T. Bright at the livery stable of the latter at Alamo It is said there had been a previous dis pute between the men and Sears went to the stable to renew the altercation, the shooting occurring soon afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Georgia Tech. Commencement.

Atlanta, April 25.-(special) )-Commence ment exercises of Georgia Tech win be held June 20. There will be thirty-six graduates. No speaker for the day has been selected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
M. l. Pack.

M. J. Pack, aged 34 years, died yester- day as the result of knife wounds in fIicted at Dora. He was brought to Tal- tIey q McAdory's infirmary and died after d few days The remains were sent to Dora by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Miss Mary Goodwin.

Miss Mary Goodwin, aged "A years, died yesterday at the home in Irondale. Flu neral Services will be conducted today and interment will be made in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
sso.ooo Spent for Sidewalks.

Bessemer is considered by all odds to have the best system of paved sidewalks of any town of its size in the state. Dur ing the prenest municipal administration an active campaign has been pushed for the betterment of the city in this respect, and while the taxation upon the citizens has been considerable, something of a hardship for the time being, yet the bene- ficent results can be seen in the enhanced valuation of property and the great satis- faction obtained by the people in making their way to and from different sections of the city in bad weather.
 The cost of sidewalk construction dur ing the past year and a half amounts to sa0,OOO and the total length of the cement walks is between twelve and fifteen miles. The work has been done principally by the Bigler Construction company, who are now engaged in completing their con- tract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
TO ROB
 SOUTHERN TRAIN
Robbers Fire Bridge at English and the Town Marshal Is Dangerously
 Wounded Trying to Arrest

Louisville, April 25-An attempt was made last night to rob passenger train on the Southern railway near English, Ind The robbers fired bridge w. B. Cummins. town marshal at English, was dangerously wounded In attempting to ar rest the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26

attempt to burn the Southern railroad bridge near Temple, Ind, was received this afternoon by the general officers of the Southern railway from the chief dis patcher at Princeton, Ind. The report confirms the Associated Press dispatch, and states that two men were placed under arrest today as suspects. They were found in box car near Hunting burg. and on failing to give a satisfac- tory account of themselves were charged with trespass and taken to Princeton, where they will be held pending inves- tigation. The chief operator stated that the marshal of English who was shot tiwce, was not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
euessino Where Terminals Will Be

Representatives of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad nave been active here for some time and many ru- mors have been circulated as to the plans of the road with regard to Bessemer and several deals in real estate are attributed to the representatives of the road in their work of securing terminals here.
 The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad people are moving very quietly and no information can be secured re- garding the local plans, and the surmises are many as to just what location VIII De secured for the terminals. The deVeiop- ments along this line for the next few weeks are awaited with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
Aned Nearo Held Up.

John Blaylock. an old and trusted ne- gro employe of the Central Foundry com pany is lying at the city hospital in critical condition with bullet in his lung as the result of holdup by two persons supposed to be negroes on Tuesday night. The facts of the case developed today as few people knew that the old negro had been attacked.
 According to the information Blaylock was on his way home about o'clock when he was attacked from behind and shot in the back the bullet entering between the shoulder blades His resistance fright ened the highwaymen away and help soon arrived. Blaylock was taken to the nos pital and given every attention, while the police were informed of the occurrence
 Physicians yesterday probed the wound for the bullet, but conld not find It ana pronounced the victim to be in danger ous condition. The management of the foundry is providing every attention Tor the old negro and will aid in running down his assailants. There is as yet no clue to the perpetrators of the deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-26
m |. shaw 6 Sons, Undertaken.

orsen Unckrtaking Compahy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25

Compared with the monarchical
governments of Europe, which main
tain millions of robust men in prac-
teal idleness in armies and navies--
and make THOSE WHO WORK
FOOT THE B1LLS-we are doing
pretty well in this land of the free
and home Of the brave. But we are
not entirely free or wholly brave
YET.
And we won't be until the people
disband their political armies and
get government that is really repre-
sentative, But there is a good time
coming, boys. Some day wen insist
on government of the people by the
people and for the people, instead OF
government by either Republican
or a Democratic political army.
If Horace Porter fails to get linn
itation of armament by the nations
of the earth, he might come home
and accomplish wonders by making a
fight for political peace and represen-
tative government in this old country
of ours and his Soledo News-Bee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25
3. q o. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Quick Service to Cleveland.

Canton $3.50 a. m. Cleveland 1850 a. m.
Canton sos a. m. Cleveland 9:45 a. m.
Canton 11:45 a. m. Cleveland 400 p. m,
Canton ABS a. m. Cleveland 7:05 D. m.
Sunday Excursion Rates, Cleveland d
and return 800; Akron so cents.
Excellent service to Washington and
East and to Chicago and West.
Homeseekers and Tourists tickets
very low.
Best routes to jamestown Exposi-
Phone ~.
Boston, Mass, Special
Rates via rail Tor boat from New York
or via Baltimore and Steamer) July
25th TO 2sth. Return limit August 9Th
or August 31st.
jamestown Exposition
Water or rail route or rail- In one
direction aud boat the other Via New
York and boat II desired. stopovsr
at Washington, New York. etc. Attrac
iions OF Interest all along the line.
ton. stop-oyers allowed.
Niagara Falls ecursion. y. & o.. on
August 3, Tare from Canton )4.0o.
Consult g. Q, Noponslds AxsnA.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25

The average citizen is not aware
that the postal department OF this
country sends packages TO other coun-
tries at cheaper rate of postage
than II will send the same packages
from one domestic postoffice to an
other. At home you cannot mail over
four pounds in one package, but you
can mail package weighing as much
as eleven pounds to any foreign coun-
try. This N all costs sixteen cents a
pound when mailed to a point within
the United States and twelve cents a
pound when mailed to foreign coun-
tries. The express companies don't
want cheap domestic postage, as 1t
will interfere with their graft, and
for that reason you don't get II. The
express companies Ak the big city
mail order houses by carrying their
packages at low rate while the small
fry have TO pay the high rate whether
they use the mail or express. But
the average voter doesn't want parcels
post because the high moguls in the
Republican party say that would be
socialism, and that would never do In
a free country like the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25
GOVERNMENT
Awaits Report Of Secretary Taft Re-
garding Purchase OF Church
Property.

Havana, June 23.-The government
Is awaiting Secretary Taft's decisions
regarding the purchase of the church
property. There is great interest in
the decision, which must be reached
by July 4, as the church refuses 10
extend the option beyond that date,
The property consists OF two pieces.
including large site on the water
front, which is used for custom house
purposes, and some ground at santi.
ago.
General Wood contracted to buy the
property during the first American In.
yasion at a price approximating ST.
100000. The government leased II
for FIVE years, with the right to pur.
chase at the end of that period. The
time limit expired year ago, and was
extended for six months, with the
tight OF an additional extension, for
the same period, which the govern
ment took advantage OF in February
Mr.T decided that the property be
purchased, but strong opposition de-
veloped, and Mr.. Taft suspended his
order pending an investigation. The
principal contention OF the opposition
is that the property is not worth the
price. Governor Magoon has inyesti-
gated the two pieces here and II is be-
lieyed that Mr.. Taft will order their
purchase. and direct that an invesiga-
tion be made of the Santiago property.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25
NEW BALTIMORE.

New Baltimore, June 22--Thc Lutheran
Aid society met this week with Mrs.
Martha Sweitzer.
Mrs A. NJ. Cole. OF Alliance, Is vls-
iting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. f.. Nash
Mrs. Sue Metzger, OF Canton, spent
several days this week with her cousin,
Mrs. Honeywell.
John Lower OF Alliance. called on
a. II. Damon, Thursday.'
Mrs. Susan Baum, who has been WIS.,
lting with relatives In Canton for the
past month, has returned TO her home.
Word was received Thursday by Mrs.
Charles Roger OF the death OF her
grandmother. an aged lady who resid-
ed IN Mt Union.
Miss Gladys Kiefer, OF Marlboro, Is
visiting here with her grandparents.
Mr.. and MrsJacob Kiefer.
Misses Garnet and Lillian Chain are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Chain, OF
Marlboro.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Dickinson. Of
East Liverpool, have returned home af-
ter a weeks visit with relatives here. =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25
MIDDl BRANCH"

Mlddlebranch. June 2I.-Miss Gertrude
Smith, OF Mnssillon, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Smith.
Mr., and Mrs DR.. Corl have returned
from Atlantic city and New York
Hiram Bloomfield Is building house
Mrs. Loretta Dewitt, OF Columbus, IS
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Wise.
Ephraim Brumbaugh and daughter. OF
Kent, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Buohman.
AR. and Mrs, Fred Winter Solomon
Bair, Mr.. and Mrs, Ed. Hause, OF Cleve-
land; Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Bair, OF Ak
ron, and John Ban, OF Canton, were
guests OF Mrs. Katie Bair, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Welty spent
Sunday In Canton.
Miss Bloomfield spent Sunday In
Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hut. of Fairhopa,
were guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Geors,
Phillips Sunday.
Mrs David Buchanan made business
trip to Canton Wednesday.
DR.. Ashcraft, OF Cleveland, has moved
Into his new residence.
Miss Mary Roger made a business
trip TO Canton. Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-25

thunder storm combine oxygen OF the
atmosphere and nitrogen forming nj
trate which enriches the ground and
ozone which is stimulant to animal
and vegetable life, although II some
times gives sulphurous smell and oft
en- sours the milk And, too, the down
pour Of rain washes the air carrying
down the millions of floating germs.
The thunder results from the violent
vibrations Of the air caused by the
lightning flash which in breaking down
the resistance of the air creates a
vacuum OF an extent depending upon
the intensity of the flash.
A FALLACY.
In addressing the fire prevention
congress in London four years ago
Alfred Hands said, in effect, that thun
derbolts don't come down but are the
result of fracture in the air due to
strain between the positive electricity
of the cloud and the negative elec.
tricity of the earth. His statement
has no support from the authorities
nor from experience. The European
scientists have observed that there are
about one hundred cloud to earth bolts
TO one from earth TO cloud, the most
atisfactory observations being made
a the rod Of the Eifel Tower which
stands 1000 feet In the sky. The
branches.of. the flash have the same
general direction as the flash itself.
One often fancles he can see the
movement of the bolt from the flash
which is caused by its heating the air
red hot but the average flash spends
but one sixty thousandth of second
in travelling a mile and that is too
fast for the eye TO follow. The central
part of the eye is more sensitive than
the rest so the Impression ofthe end
of the fash which is directly in the
line Of sight reaches the brain first
TOWN HOUSES STRUCK.
II is often said that houses in towns
are rarely fired by lightning. The
truth is that one-third as many houses
are struck In the towns as in the town
ships. In Ohio last year SO out of 213
were in towns. Every one of them
was detached building, however,
ID. s. CREAMER,
State Fire Marshal.