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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
Concerning Stage Fright

1t is said that there are really few
public personages who are free from
liability to stage fright. The veteran
is as likely to be affected as the novice.
Frequently the attack comes when least
expected, and no matter how often the
speaker or the artist may have faced an
audience. he can never feel quite certain
that he will not undergo the tortures of
this form of nervousness.
1t is a curious fact nevertheless, that
stage fright sometimes stimulates in
stead of hopelessly confusing the
speaker or performer There is story
to the effect that friend of Canning
once observed to him. Just as that, great
man was about to address the house of
commons on an important measure:
"Why. your hands are cold and clammy.
You are nervous" 81 e
'In that case Canning is reported TO
have replied. Il shall make a good
speech. And the prediction was fully
certified, sincesthe orator was at his
very best on that occasion. s
For obvious reasons musicians are
among the worst sufferers from stage
fright. On, artist trembles, another
prespires excessively. a third suffers
from headache, and "a fourth is con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
How to Join the Club

circulation of traffic, avoiding unneces-
sarily steep grades and preserving every
natural beauty desirable for the people
themselves. The planting and the care
of trees should be required upon all
streets in residence property. and ample
parking space for the growing of grass
should be preserved in every residence
street.
The function of the municipality Is con :
stantly being applied to new fields. At
first 1t was broadened under the police
power of the city. Its successful advance
often against bitter opposition FORE
tells the larger use of the right of emf
nent domain, by which the municipality,
for the public good. may extend much
further its control over the creation, de-
velopment and maintenance of residence
property for the greatest good to the
greatest number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

suned with a terrible thirst. It's most
EN- mbarrassing manifestation, chiefly
those performing upon stringed instrlf-
ments, lies in the nervous trembling OF
the bow when sustained notes are at
tempted. -
Pianists, too, have their troubles in
this respect. and many artists have told
OF cases wherein their fingers ran
away with them" Singers experience a
catch in the throat that is deadly, to
say nothing of twitching of the lips
fatal to clear enunciation. 1t is related
that Rubinstein. in the height OF his
lpowers gave over the profits OF a lii ;
crative engagement for no other rea-
son than that he suffered an attack of
this curious malady. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
Why Do the Men Wear Black /?

FROM Ine san ffdnclSCp Gall
The curate of a large and fashiona BILE
church was endeayoring to teach the
Significance of white to a Sunday school
class. why he said does a bride
invariably desire to be clothed In
White at her marriage" AS no orc
answered. he explained: White" said
he stands for JOY, and the Welding
day is the most joyous of a woman's
life" A small boy queried, why do
the men all wear black?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

Cen-Depot the first week. the the
Total deposit for 33 weeks S1122.
Cen-Depot week. 10 the Is
deposit for 33 $2805.
Twenty Five Cent-Deposit 25 Total S8.25
Cent-Deposit a Total $780,
Dollar-Depost One Dollar week. Total $500.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

Wreck at Mouth of Columbia Takes
Heavy Toll of Life-Storm Rages
on the Coast

to Portland. The boat left Monterey
Jan. 8.
The north head weather station sit
uated a mile and third from the po-
sition of the wreck, reports two men
singing to the boats rigging, at II AS
this morning.
The members of the crew are: First
mate, Thomas Mullins; chief engineer,
Richard Grundell; first assistant engi-
neer, ]. Mcpherson; second assistant
engineer, Adams. Other officers and
names of the crew have not been
learned,
Telephone Communication Established.
PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. Local Of
fees today asserted the steamer Rose
GRAMS had established telephone COM
munication with Cape Disappointment,
but a fragmentary account Of the
storm reported that an endeavor had
been made to launch life boats, but is
not confirmed. The wreckage is wash
ing seaward.
1t is not believed the bodies can be
recovered for several days. Tugs are
standing by but are unable to reach
the vessel. The wind is increasing.
The Rosecrans was built in Glasgow,
Scotland. in 1883. 1t is 335 feet in
length and was valued at 100000.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

A team of eight of the most able edu-
Gators in the religious work of the
Northwest closed a very successful
ous-Educational institute in
Moscow yesterday. The team repre-
sents six denominations, and each
member a specialist in his or her
line, each field worker.
The work of organizing the Sunday
schools and instructing the Sunday
school teachers to point of efficiency
demanded for teachers in public school
work is one of the many progressive
movements being adopted in the mod
ern church. The formation of this in
erdenominational association is be-
lieved to be original with the field
workers of the Northwest, who hope
to help each denomination by knowl-
edge of the success or failure of plans
tried in each other Sunday schools.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
STORM IN SOUTHLAND
LOSS $2O,O0O,00O

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7.-Accordine
to experts the heavy frests have caps
ed between $15,000,000 and $20,O0OO0(
damage to the citrus crops, It is esti-
mated that Is per cent Of the $4,000.
900 orange crop in the Redlands dis
trict Is ruined. The lemon districts
also suffered heavily.
The lowest temperature in the his
tory of many sections was registered
during the night. The absence of wind
aided frosts.
1t is reported that the Corvina
organe crop is destroyed. 1t is one OF
the most valuable in the state.
The San Diego lemon districts suf-
fered heavily, but the loss has not been
estimated:
It is estimated that the total truck
garden Losses will aggregate $1,000
900.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

ASTORIA, Ore, Jan. 7-The steam
er Rosecrans sunk at 10:30 this morn
ing, three men clinging to the masts
1t is not believed they were saved.
Life-Saving Crew Can Do Nothing.
The Associated Oil steamer Rose
Grams, 40 members of the crew aboard,
was washed ashore at the mouth OF
the Columbia this afternoon. 1t is re-
ported that none can be saved. The
seas are breaking over the vessel and
have carried away the foremast and
other deck-works. The rigging is all
down.
No members Of the crew are sighted.
The boat carried $4,000 cargo. con-
sisting of $4,000 barrels of oil. l.. F..
Johnson was captain, The wind
blowing at so miles an hour prevents
the life-saving crew from Cape Dis
appointment of shooting line to
the vessel.
The waves are washing entirely over
the steamer, carrying away the deck
works. Additional life-savers are be-
ing rushed from Astoria, II miles dis
tant 1t is believed the waves will
smash in the steel hull. The vessel
was wedged into End Spit during the
gale early this morning, while trying
to negotiate the Columbia bar enroute
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

The illicit relations, according to
the girls testimony continued at in
tervals up until April "a, at which time
the specific act compained of is alleg-
ed to have occurred. During this
time, the witness stated, several notes
had passed from Mr. Hand to herself,
including two poetical effusions writ
ten on consecutive days.
These verses had been offered in evil
dence and read to the jury when the
recess for luncheon was called.
Resuming the stand this afternoon
Miss Benedict continued the story of
her alleged relations with her former
pastor. The girls testimony occupied
until about BIS this afternoon when
the prosecution turned the witness
to the defense for crosse examination.
He told me there was a dandy
place in the belfry," she said, testify
ing in regard to a meeting with the
pastor at his house when, she said,
he wanted her to meet him at the
church. The baptistry had been their
first trysting place, but the intrusious
of others, she said, had caused them to
change. At later date, she told of
being in the belfry with two other
girls, Katherine Henly and Evelyn
Clarke, when the pastor came to the
church. He came up there, she said
and after talking they all went down
to the auditorium, where they sat, talk
ing and eating candy. The witness said
that Katherine Henly did not want to
eat any of the candy, but that Mr.. Hand
sat on her lap and fed her some
The state this afternoon presented
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
SCHOOL GIRL TELLS STORY PASTORS ALLEGED
CRIME=HAZEL BENEDICT TAKES STAND TODAY

Ihad been issued. The examination
was continued closely this morning
both sides using every care in the
choice of the jury, so that the ex-
animation of Richard Burke and j. F
Barnes, the first two yeniremen call
! ed and whose selection completed the
jury occupied an hour. During the
choice of the jury the state had chal-
lenged R. R. Sherfey, A. R. Single
decker, John H. Malone, G. H. Meeks
John Heick, and R. H. Barton. The
defense had excused E. X. Parker, F.
K. Moore, c. c. Belknap, William Trot-
ter, Guy M. Lewis, R. w. McKeown,
Oscar Morey and Fred Veatch, while
Henry A. Aosved, T. C. Helland and w.
D. Morgareidge were excused by both
sides.
The prosecuting witness was accom-
panied, as usual by her mother and
father, Mrs. L. d. Arnold being present
with Mrs. Benedict. Mr.. Hands wife,
was at her husbands side, being ac-
companied by Mrs. Retta Holman, and
the defendants father was also pres
ent. Outside these persons, the Of
ficers of the court, and the representa-
tives of the press the court room was
cleared.
The theory Of the prosecution was
stated by Prosecuting Attorney G.
filtration and wrong, eliminating in
the statutory offense with which the
former pastor is now held. Miss Ben
edict was the states first witness.
With evident reluctance to recount
the details. of the story the prosecutrix
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
INSTITUTE CLOSES

The whole idea being new, no def
mite program has been determined up
on except that these institutes will be
held in many cities in the Northwest.
The association hopes to put spe-
cialist into the local field soon, who
will travel from city to city, especial
ly in the college towns, and give di-
rection to the training of the Sunday
school teachers of Moscow and neigh
boring cities 1t is hoped that many
of the college men and women may
take advantage of this line of teach
ers' direction.
Ex-Governor Hoch addressed the
last meeting yesterday afternoon, tell
ing of the work he has been doing for
the past 80 years in Sunday school
class for men which he has conducted.
The speakers went to Pullman last
night where they are holding sim
iliar institute.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

some alleged presents, from the pas
tor to the girl for the consideration of
the jury. These included a book given
her Dec. 20, 1911, the day after the
church roll call at which, according
to her testimony, the minister first
kissed her. A knife, presented about
Jan. 19, a stick-pin made from mug
get and presented about May /, togeth-
er with some post cards and a letter
were accepted as evidence
The post cards were posted from
Spokane, and Kellogg, the latter bear
ing a date coinciding with trip made
by Rev Hand to that city to assist in
a revival service there.
The final letter, the girl stated, had
been handed her by the pastor as he
shook her hand in church.
MY darling sweetheart" it began:
81 went to the park and wished con-
stantly that you were there" The let
ter predicted the possibility of trouble,
which it regretted because of the effect
ION Our relations to one another" 1t
pointed out the possibility that the wr1-
ter might have to disappear, advised
the girl to remember the name 81 told
you Friday night" and asked for some
address to which a letter could be sent
for her. when the writer could send
for her.
The jury will be kept together
throughout the trial and will be per-
mitted no newspapers of any sort dur
ing that time They will board and
room at the Hotel Moscow under the
charge of the jury bailiff during that
time
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7,-Manipula-
tion of stock of California Petroleum
company occupies the attention of the
money probe committee today. G. G.
Henry, the New York broker, testified
that $4,000 of the company's stock
had been floated, while the physical
assets of the company represented $S,-
900.
Henry described the interest mani
tested by many banks in promoting the
stock Of the California Petroleum COM
pany. He declared that "a bank Of
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

told the story of the transactions
which ended, as she declares, in her
former pastors wronging her. She
testified to meeting Rev. Hand about
two years ago in February, that his
first familiarity toward her occurred
on the night of the annual roll call
of the First Baptist church on Dec. 28,
1911, when, she declared, the minister
caught her and kissed her as she en-
tered the ante-room which Leads in
to the church auditorium The follow
ing evening, she declared, she was one
of party which drove in bob-sled
to Joel, and that Mr.. Hand who was
one of the chaperons of the party, was
so attentive to her that it caused COM
ment among the young people of the
party. On the way home, she declared,
he sat beside her holding her hand
The talk, seemed to have worried
the girl, according to her testimony
on the witness stand, for shortly aft
er she and the pastor were discussing
it at one of the Lowry tabernacle
meetings, and he warned her not to
worry, according to her statement. At
that time, she stated, he invited her to
come down to the church. After a
second invitation conveyed to her, by
her testimony, during the Lowry
revival meetings, she went from the
high school, when it was dismissed to
the church, and in the baptistry, of
that building, her ruin was accom-
plished. The girl stated that she was
II years of age and student in the
freshman year at high school at the
timR of the alleged transaction.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
POWERS SEEK TO FORCE
PEACE IN THE BALKANS

LONDON, Jan. 7.-The powers will
endeavor to force peace unless the
Turks and Balkans open negotiations
according to an announcement made
in the house OF commons today by Sir
Edward Gray. 1t is believed the
peace envoys will reconvene Friday,
The Balkan envoys have given the
Turks until Saturday to request re-
opening OF the peace negotiations, ac-
cording to a semi-official annaunce-
ment today. Diplomats do not expect
a renewal Of hostilities. It is expected
that the powers will interfere before
Saturday in an endeavor to show the
Turks that Adrianople must be aband-
Oned
The Turks exchange code kilograms
with the Porte throughout the night.
Vienna reports that the Turkish COM
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
MANIPULATE MARKET
FOR CALIFORNIA OIL

f1cers subscribed for 100000 shares of
the promotion syndicate stock and re-
ceived presents" of $4,000 in profits
without having received any of the
stock. He admitted that four brokers
that $4,000 of the company's stock
on the New York exchange. He re-
fused to divulge the name of the ma
tional bank officers subscribing to oil
stock. Chairman Pujo of the COM
mittee, threatened to punish him for
contempt when Henry refused to give
the names.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Girl Suicides.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. THE body
of Hattie Henninger was found by her
brother, Henry, in a clump of bushes
in the outskirts of the city this morn
ing. Miss Henninger disappeared
from sanitarium Sunday, and a
found near the body. She was a res
ident of Spokane. 1t is believed she
committed suicide No cause for the
act is given.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE mer-
chant marine committee of the house
today began the probe of the alleged
shipping trust. Several shipowners,
and agents are expected to testify, and
an effort will be made to learn to what
extent the railroads dominate over sea
freight.
The workings Of the Brazilian ship
ping pool were first considered. Sid
ney Storey Of New Orleans, president
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
May Not Play.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 7.-An interview
rinted here today purported to be with
Frank Chance as he was enroute to
Chicago for conference with Farrell,
states:
when l see Farrell I will tell him
will not play for year. l will tell
him this decision personally"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE
PROBES SHIPBUILDING TRUST

hibitive freight rates. He stated that
Argentine and Brazil had established
American-owned fast mail, passenger
and freight service, but it is impossible
to compete with foreign combinations
until the United States government
agrees to protect and subsidize the
service.
Storey testified that five foreign lines
South America to the exclusion Of
American commerce.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Death Was Accidental.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. There ap-
pears to be no ground for the rumor
that County Clerk Allen, whose body
was found in swimming tank here,
committed suicide. His books, barring
a few slight errors, are correct, and
he had plenty of money in the bank.
Expert Drager vouchsafes this in
formation
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
HOCKIN IS SILENT
ON THE VERDICT

LEAVENWORTH, KY, JAN, T.
When H. S. Hockin learned today that
the labor leaders were to be released
on bonds he asked what had been done
about his release and was advised that
action Hockin made no comment
1t is understood that Acting Presi-
dent McClory of the iron workers, left
enough money to pay the expenses of
the labor leaders to their homes.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07

OF the Panama-American Steamship
company, testified that the Brazilian
government encouraged the forma-
tion of his company. He said the ship
ping pool had been boycotted and fore
ed out of business.
Storey charged that the combination
not only controls the shipping inter
ests of South America, but the press
and cable service, and delays the mails
and throttles American commerce by
combining exports and charging pro-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Paris Always Has Novelties.

PARIS, JAN Madame Josephine
Calusseau has filed a suit for dam
ages against the owner of two hounds
which, mistaking a foxs head with
which her muff was surmounted for
a live animal, tore the muff to shreds
and knocked her down. She claims
she was seriously injured
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
To Formally Open School.

The board Of education of the Mos
COW school announced last night that
the beautiful new high school building
will be formally opened with pro-
gram and reception on Jan. II, to
which all are invited.
Joseph Hennen of Cornwall is a
business visitor to the city today
Frank Mayes OF American Ridge, is
looking after business affeirs in the
city today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
The Jury.

The Jury.
Frank Byrnes of Moscow.
Harmes M. CLANCY of Troy.
William Duthie of Troy.
Ira w. Fix of Juliaetta.
James c. Hanson of Genesee.
Andrew Mortenson of Thorn Creek
Eric Oller of Troy.
John Reilly of Moscow.
George Smith of Troy.
Frank Thomas of Gold Creek.
Richard Burke of Moscow.
]. F. Barnes of Moscow,
Notes smuggled. from hand to
hand il the clasp of fellowship upon
the occasion of religious services
in the course of sleigh
ride, poetic effusions telling her that
Il love you DEAR" and that when
you're away the day is gray" these
were some of the romantic incidents
Of the school girl Irritation which re-
suited in the wronging of Hazel Ben
edict by the Reverend D. M. Hand, the
girls pastor, according to the testi-
mony of the prosecutrix in the trial
of that case today. Miss Benedict took
the stand at about 10 o'clock and after
the particular offense with
which the former pastor of the First
Baptist church is charged went back
over and recounted the story of their
alleged relations.
When court adjourned last evening
two seats yet remained to be filled in
the jury panel, and a special venire
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Two Dead at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. flames
Clark, stableman, and A. G. Lefevre,
cigarman, were found dead this morn
ing, it is believed as result Of the
cold.
The high wind has subsidized and it
is believed the cold is broken. Weather
bureau predicts another freeze in the
citrus belt tomorrow, return to nor
NAL conditions is expected soon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
BASEBALL MEN
IN MEETING

CINCINNATI, Jan. 7.-The ma
tional baseball commission convened
today. 1t is stated that Garry Her.
man will be reelected president. The
salary limit of class A. A. leagues is
the principal topic for discussion.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
THREATEN KING
OF ENGLAND

LONDON, Jan. Enlarged with
sending letter to Buckingham palace
threatening to shoot King George un-
less he was paid $4,000, Percy Collins,
who was recently released from an
insane asylum, was arraigned today.
He pleaded not guilty, and was held
for trial.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
AMERICANS ASK
U. S. PROTECTION

Ell PASO, Jan. 7.-Sixteen Ameri-
can residents of the mining town of
Mexico, where three American COM
panies are located, today demanded
protection against the rebels from
Madero.
1t is understood that the state de-
partment at Washington will be asked
to act
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Contradicts Report.

PARIS, Jan. 6.-Declaring that the
Russian czarevitch is travelling in
cognito and arrived today at Mentone,
enroute to Cape Martin and that he is
recovering rapidly, news dispatches
here contradict the Berlin report from
st. Petersburg.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
REPORTED CHANGE In
HEIR IS DENIED

BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The statement o.
an imperial ukase declaring Crane
Duke Dimitri Pavelovitch, son Of
Grand Duke Paul, has been accepted
as heir apparent to the throne on ac-
count of an incurable illness of the
czarevitch Is reiterated in st. Peters
burg news agency dispatch here to-
day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Two Fall to Death.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. Frank
Murphy and VIM. Cages, bricklayers,
had their backs broken In fall from
the scaffolding of the old Orpheum
theatre building this morning. Neither
man Is expected to live.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
.SUFFRAGETTES
TO KIDNAP NOW

LONDON, Jan. Tt is reported
that the suffragettes are planning to
kidnap some members of the cabinet
Scotland Yard is busy. 1t is not
known what members were selected,
and detectives are guarding them all.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Loss Of 100000.

ORANGE, Cal, Jan. 7.-Smudge fires
were maintained until daylight this
morning. More than half of the citrus
crop is believed to have been saved.
The estimated loss is 100000
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Vancouver Island Storm Center.

SEATTLE, Jan. THE southwest
storm signals were ordered displayed
by the federal weather bureau at this
morning at all seaports in Washington
and Oregon The storm center is ap-
preaching Vancouver Island and is ex-
pected to cause southerly gales.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-07
Great Northern to Resume Soon.

SEATTLE, Jan. THE Great Nor
thern railway is clearing snow and
dirt from the avalanche blocking Its
line through the Cascades and expects
to resume traffic soon, The weather
is milder, with rain and melting snow.
1t Is believed that the rivers will be
flooded, causing heavy damage.