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The age-herald., 1901-05-21
COUNC|LL PLEADS
 FOR NEGRO RACE. Issues Address to Me nbers of Constitutional Convention HAS BEEN LOYAL DEMOCRAT The Negro Educator Asks That There Be a Wholesale DIsfranchise-
 ment of the Negro Race.
 Many Reasons Given.
HAS BEEN LOYAL DEMOCRAT

Huntsville, May 20-(Special. .)-Prof. Wm. R. Councill, president of the color ed Agricultural and Mechanical College at Normal, has addressed an open letter to the members of the constitutional conven- ton protesting against the wholesale dis franchisement of negroes in Alabama. Professor Councill cites the fact that he has been loyal Democrat for twenty five years and believes the Democracy will treat the negroes fairly. Professor Coun- Gill writes:
 Tn justice to my people, permit me to ask if it is fact. as announced in your platform, that every necessary facility to qualify the negro for the exercise of the franchise has been afforded?"
 Professor Councill claims that three hundred years in the schools of the South is not necessary to qualify the ne gro for the terrible responsibility of citi- zenship. Without the least mental reser- vation he recognizes the supremacy of the white man and his fitness to rule and be- ieves that the white men of Alabama will scorn to do injustice to the negro and place obstacles in his path of progress.
 As To School Money.
 Touching upon the proposal to appor- tion the school money among the races in proportion to taxes paid by each race, Professor Councill writes:
 'I cannot believe that the majority of the white people of Alabama would sup port such proposition. It is unsound both in morals and politics and would re- suit in harm to the State. Natural re- sources are valuable in proportion to the intellect of the State. Therefore, I beg If 1t seems wise to you to disfranchise your entire negro population that you do not otherwise disturb its present status under the laws of Alabama The caring for the negro rests with the Southern white people. They must school them and give them employment. This is all ask
 We want to stay with you, we want to do your service and we are trying to quail ify ourselves to do the agricultural. per sonal and domestic work of the South. You may get along without us but we
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
TUSCALOOSA.
Lodge of B. of L. F. Organized With
 Good Prospects.

Tuscaloosa May 2.-(SpeciaL)-C. w. Maier. third vice grandmaster of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, has just organized a lodge of that order in this place among the firemen of the Mo- bile and Ohio Railroad. The new lodge Is entitled the A. W. Baggett lodge No. 9s0. in honor of A. W. Baggett, who was killed at Booth, Ala, a year or so ago. The lodge starts off with fourteen mem- bers and the following officers: w. E. Cronier. master; John Fisher, vice mas ter; T. W. Shepard past master; G. H. Villiers, secretary and treasurer; John Summersell, collector.
 The series of two games of base ball set for today and Tuesday between the University of Alabama and the Agricul- tural and Mechanical College of Stark vile, Miss. on the formers grounds, was called off this morning on account of the terrible downpour of rain here yesterday and today. The next game to be played by the University win be with the se- vance team on the Sd, 4th and fifth days of June, commencement week.
 The commencement sermon of the Tus- caloosa Female College was preached at the Methodist church in this place yes- terday morning at II O CLOCK Dy Rev. A. L.. Andrews and was one of the most elo- quent sermons heard in this place in many years Every one was delighted with the Montgomery minister. The night sermon was delivered by Rev. J. R. Turner of Pratt City, and was carefully listened to by a large audience. the indictment weath- CT being taken into consideration.
 The first issue of the Tuscaloosa Sun, the new afternoon paper under the edi- kru-u e< NEr nhor Tiftlo It's appearance this afternoon and is a neat six column four page journal. The make up and the matter contained dn it's columns are both good while the adve Using patronage Is excellent indeed f a new paper. ;sA
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
COMMENCEM ENT AT ATHENS.
Sermon Was Preached Yesterday by
 pr. Read of Birmingham.

Athens, May 20.-(SpeciaD. 1.-The com mencement sermon for Athens Female College was preached yesterday at the Methodist church in this place by Dr. George w. Reed of Birmingham, but owing to a heavy downpour of rain the crowd to hear him was nearly so large as on usual occasions of this character when the church is taxed to its utmost to hold the congregations He preached a strong sermon, and those who braved the storm were we'll paid for their time. The sermon at night was preached by Dr. E. W. Glenn, president of the Owing ton College, the Methodist male college of the North Alabama Conference, who delighted those who heard him.
 The art levee at the college took place this afternoon, and a regular crush at tended. The walls of the hall were cov- cred, and it was by odds the most excel lent display of painting that has ever been exhibited in the sixty years his- tory of the college. The china depart ment was the most beautiful and was the delight of the ladies.
 The long drought that has been on in this section, and which has kept the crops very backward, in many sections nothing having come up, has at last been broken and a fine rain fell yester- day and last night, and the farmers are very hopeful now of a stand of corn and cotton, and that oats may get high enough to cut. The oats are very un- promising in this section.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
NERVOUS DISEASES Can Be Endured But They Can Also Be Cured.

You may have long suffered from vari- ous forms of nervous trouble; there are usually many complications whenever the nervous system breaks down. Any slight excitement almost prostrates you, your spirits are depressed, you have ire ouent nervous headaches, you suffer from sleeplessness or unrestful sleep, you have dizziness or palpitation of the heart and at all times suffer from that restless fidgety feeling that marks nervous debili- ty.
 You can endure all these nervous trou- bles for years or escape them now and for good. You can choose one condition or the other. The difference Is largely due to the presence or lack of iron in the system-a kind of iron you may never get unless you get 1t from pr. Harter's Iron Tonic.
 It promptly cures all forms of nervous debility or exhaustion. It increases the vigor of all your vital organs It en- riches your blood with just that form of iron needed to build up your nervous sys- tenn and to give you nerve force and muscular energy.
 You should know that Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic Is not an experiment, not a new remedy, but one which has been constantly overcoming these conditions for forty-ffve years. You can believe in a remedy with a record like that Made only by the Dr. Harter Medicine Co.,, Dayton, O. Sold everywhere.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
MAID OF HONOR
 FIRST REGIMENT Courtesy Extended Miss Annie kendrick Walker by Col.
 J. w. Bush

Col J. w. Bush, commanding the First Regiment of the Fourth Brigade, Alabama Division of the United Confederate Vet erans, has rendered Miss Annie Kindrick Walker the appointment as maid of hon or to the sponsor for that regiment at the Memphis reunion. His letter is as follows:
 Birmingham, Ala, May 20, 1901. Miss Annie Kendrick Walker, Birming- ham, Ala.
 Dear Miss Walker-I wish to tender you the position of first maid of honor to the sponsor of the First Regiment of Confederate Veterans of Fourth Brigade of the Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans. You will be ex- pected to attend the reunion at Memphis and you may be assured that you will be highly and duly entertained I will request the United Daughters of the Con- federacy to make a selection for the second place.
 Miss Carrie Bridewell has been ap- pointed our sponsor and will sing for us at Memphis.
 T trust you will accept the appoint ment. Yours very respectfully,
 "J. W. BUSH, Colonel Commanding First Regiment"
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

ing so nearly unanimous that it is not likely ever again to be raised. The women's eldership question was set tied this morning by suffering the young woman to hold her seat.
 An ad interim committee appointed by the last assembly reported in favor of disciplining a divorced person who marries again except the innocent party to infidelity. Ministers are for. bidden to perform marriage ceremonies for divorced persons not thus innocent After considerable discussion the vote was postponed. The report is likely to be adopted.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
WILL kNARD ESCAPES.
He Was Confined In Jail at Waynes
 boro. Tenn.

Florence. May 20. = Especially = Will Knard, confined in jail at Waynesboro. Tenn, for the murder of Will Darby, near Cypress Inn, Tenn, last December, has escaped and a reward of $50 is offered by tho sheriff of Wayne County for his capture. Knard was captured a month ago through the efforts of Sheriff o. B. Hill of this city, who followed him to Texas and brought him back. Knard has . large family connection in Wayne Coun- ty and 1t is thought that he was aided in his escape from outside persons. Knard killed Darby with shot gun in fight. He left family In Texas when brought back from there some weeks ago.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
STILL LOOKING FOR NEGRO MURDERER Eleven Men Have Been Arrest
 ed at Pratt City EXCITEMENT TAT HIGH PITCH Grief-strloken Wife of Mir. BoyIston Arrives From AtIanta-Many
 Floral Offerings Sent From
 Friends of Deceased.
T AT HIGH PITCH

Pratt City, May 20.-(Special.) )-Eleven negroes have been arrested so far on sus- picion of being the murderers of c. A. Boylston here on Saturday night. Excite ment is still at a high pitch, and if any identihcations are made 1t is still believed that short work will be made of the guil- ty negroes The grief-stricken wife ar- rived yesterday from Atlanta MT. Boyl- ston was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the local lodge took charge of the remains, which were inferred at the Pratt City cemetery today, Rev. J. c. Johnson delivering an eloquent ser lanta, with whom the murdered man was associated in business, was received here today authorizing the expenditure of $10O on the funeral and testifying to his worth and integrity. Other testimonials and handsome floral offerings were re- ceived from the Atlanta Knights of Pythias. The congregation of the Meth odist Church at Edgewood, of which MT. Boylston was consistent member, also sent handsome floral offering. The wife and family of the deceased have the AlCeA lAClb Sy hipcbbhy VI lAC ShlAAO SO3AAAAh- ity.
 The Tuesday Evening Club will meet tomorrow evening with Miss Strickland.
 Rev. J. G. Turner Is in Tuscaloosa, where he will preach the commencement sermon of the Tuscaloosa Female Col lege.
 Work is being rapidly pushed on the car line between Wylam and Ensley.
 Henry Jordan and family of Wylam visited friends at Pratt City Sunday.
 Preparations are being made for an evening of rare enjoyment on the evening will have it's smoker.
 James Duncan and family spent Sun day with relatives at Wylam.
 James A Kirk is doing grand jury duty in Birmingham this week.
 A B. Ellis and Miss Minnie Ernest were quietly married at the home of the brides parents in Wylam yesterday at p. m., the Rev. s. A. Baker officiating.
 A party of young people went from Wylam to Green Springs yesterday to participate in an all-day singing.
 Mrs. J. T. Bell left today for Pensacola to visit relatives.
 On account of the indictment weather and the general excitement which pre- vails here the recital which was to have been given tonight by Miss Evelyn Cecil Jones, under the auspices of the Woman's s Club, has been postponed to take place some time in the near future.
 Mrs. Ben Boshwitz returned to her home in Bessemer today after pleasant visit to freinds at Pratt City.
 The gratifying sum of $20.25 was clear ed by the ladies of the Presbyterian church in serving strawberries and ice cream on Saturday. The supper served by the Methodist ladies was also well patronized.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
GA SIT IA. Bears the 1 Tho kind You Has Always Bought Signature of ZN2ZzM
GADsDEN.
Closing Exercises of Gadsden High
 School Occurs Tonight.

Gadsden. May 20.-(Special )-The clos ing exercises of tke senior class of the Gadsden High school will take place at the opera house Tuesday night. Hon John w. Abercrombie. state superinten- dent of education, will be present and make an address. The deplomas will be delivered to the following graduates by Prof. I. W. Hill: Mary A. Crocherson, Flora Shahan, James DuBose, Lee Car son, Emmett Camp, Julian Green, Eugene Eaton, Willie Little, John Pogue, Ita Stocks and Mattie Joe Turrentine. The exercises will close with 8 flower drill by Q class of girls
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
BEssEME FIR.
Many Items of Interest From the Mar
 vel City.

Bessemer, May 20.-(Special.)-A non-jury civil docket was on in the City Court today. A number of small cases appealed from the Mayors Court were tried. Judge B. c. Jones excused himself, Attorney B. F. Por- ter acting as special judge, as Judge Jones had previously become familiar with the cases when acting as city attorney.
 The graduating class of the Besse- mer High School have issued invita- tions to their commencement exer cises, which will take place Thursday night, May 30, at Library Hall. The graduating class is composed of six bright young women and one young man. The address of the evening will be delivered by State Superintendent of Public Schools John w. Abercrom- bic.
 The following card has been issued: MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little at home at the Armory, Wednesday evening, May 21, 1901, 8:30 o'clock" Enclosed Is the card of Miss Maude Brantley Knight of Mobile, who Is the charming guest of Mrs. Little.
 The Bessemer Weekly is issuing a special magazine edition, containing 175 illustrations, including a finely en- graved map of the Bessemer district, reproductions of all industries, large and small, cuts of business houses. portraits of leading citizens, etc. It will be given a wide circulation. There will be an important meeting of the Bessemer Rifles at the armory tomorrow night, full attendance of members is urged.
 Mrs. William H. H. Judson and the Misses Lula and Grace Judson returned Saturday night from delightful visit to Mrs. M Clifford and Miss Ethel Clifford in Chattanooga.
 B. F. West of Birmingham was in the city today.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

cannot get along without you. If every black man would say all the good things he can about every white man, and every white man would do all the good things he can for the black man, the race prob lem would soon disappear amid the sun shine of love. peace and prosperity for ever"
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
SENATORS PLEASED. Ith the Importance of I'm wing the coosa.

y 2o.-(Special. )-Senators n, who have been fishing on the Coosa river, just
 express much surprise at of the river, and say they can to secure a large ap-
 its improvement at the
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
TO CHANGE NAME.

Cumberland Presbyterian May Be
 Changed To American Presbyterian.
 West Point, Miss, May 20.-In the Cumberland Presbyterian general as sembly this morning Rev. F. H. Smith of Kansas proposed that the name of the church be changed to the Ameri- can Presbyterian Church. The motion was tabled without debate, the vote be-
The age-herald., 1901-05-21
. at DemopoIis.

y D.-(Special. .)-Several 3 glass windows in the
 building have been the small urchins who g stones promiscuously. ance against such and reed. At the present
 ' quite an item to re-
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

Impurities in the blood produced by di- gestive disorders must be driven out be. fore hot weather sets in, otherwise sick ness will appear at time when a strong vigorous body is most needed. Prickly Ash Bitters will expel all impurities and put the system in perfect order.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

Only limited number Of maps left. Subscribers should avail themselves of this opportunity to secure a house. hold, office and school room necessity.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

There will be an important meeting of the Bessemer Rifles at the armory tomorrow night, full attendance of members is urged.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

Rev. J. G. Turner is in Tuscaloosa, where he will preach the commencement sermon of the Tuscaloosa Female Col lege.
The age-herald., 1901-05-21

Work is being rapidly pushed on the car line between Wylam and Ensley.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30
CERVERA PRAISES sCHLEY
spanish Admiral Says That lie showed
Ability aud Thoroughness al the BatI.
OF "a utlsro

Admiral Cervera, who commando
the destroyed Spanish squadron at Santi
ago says 10 an interview:
| look upon that war az being as un
Just as the war now waging against the
Boer republics. Personally | shall
never forget the generous and courteou:
treatment that was accorded to me by
the Amer cans and particularly by
Admiral Srhler.
tie impressed me as gallant officer
ard high minded gentleman to the
fullest sense Of the phrase.
"A priori. | should say that a man of
noble principals and generous impulses
cannot be coward.
Admiral Schley showed ability and
thoroaghness.
ut l. u ra,e of demonstrated valor
against possible bravery. 1t il case
of the difference between the act and the
possibility. or, as the old philosophers
used To say, between the esse ana the
posse.
II don't know Admiral Sampson and
have no comment to make upon him.
our ships went straight to work, prob.
ably without much commands.
admiral Schley accomplished fully
the work allotted to him; and there.
lore, IL does not seem 10 me that there
i any room for adverse criticism-at
least FROM the American side"
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30
Sharon.

Edith Preston # STAFFORD was tbs
guest Of S Wiley last week Thurs
day
r l. Mather of Burlington was in
Sharon last week.
West \ Freem, 40 visited relatives in
Brookteld Saturday and Sunday.
A NJ Wiley visited at his brother
Oscars in Barre recently.
Mrs Clara Wiley was in STAFFORD
| last week.
Mrs K L Mosher of STAFFORD visited
IN Sharon recently.
Alice Preston has been in Sharon at
Elmwood farm for some time
Miss Maria Billings OF the Tewks-
bury hospital is soon to spend her
short vacation at her home.
Miss Jennie Burke has been at
home for the past week.
Miss Ida Short has been spending
the past days in Rochester
Mrs Lyman, who has spent the
past Line months with her sister, Mrs
Burke, has returned to her home in
White River Junction.
Judge Markham of Woodstock was in
tosn the past week.
Mrs Ella Wslbridge was al White
River Junction last Wednesday.
Rev Mr. Penoyor of Boston is visit
ing at 4 B Baldwins.
Mrs Augustus Cheney went to
Worcester Tuesday to remsin mouth,
after that time she will return here.
The city boarders at the Mitchell |
Lake Club house returned to Boston |
Mrs Graves is on the sick list.
Mrs VIM Crane of Windsor spent
Sunday at her mothers, Mrs Kim.
balls.
Ezra Wood of Hartford has just
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30

1t may be yet that thare is more
ground than has been believed for the
Boer hope of intervention from Europe
to end the war with England. Rumors
of negotiations to this end have bsen
thick in the British parliament for sew
eral days and Friday, Mr. Bowles, a
conservative member, gave solemn
warning that the war most be brought
to an end before spring or extremely
grave complications would confront
England in Europe. lie declared that
he knew whereof he spoke and later ex-
planned that he referred to a movement
by the Emperor of Germany and the
Gar of Russia, brought about by the
Queen OF Holland. 1t will, however,
be delicate matter for other powers to
intervene, because England has form.
ally annexed the Boer countries to her
dominion, and while negotiations are
very likely in progress it may well be
doubted if they will ever get beyond
negotiations.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30

not be discussed in this case, becaus
it turns out that Schley was not re
sponsible for it at all, but that it wa
ordered by Capt Cook. But after nj
the vicious attacks that have beef
made on him for it, perhaps it i
worth while to note that both Cervera
End Capt Conca of the Spanish fee
say it was the right movement ant
that without it ths Maria Teresa
would have rammed the Brook
lyn, which was regarded as the most
dangerous obstacle to their escape.
Capt Eulate of the Vicaya says:
The maneuver of the BROOKLYN was
beautiful We opened rapid fire at
her with all oursbig guns, but she re-
turned 1t with terrible effect. The
Oregon also hit us several times, but
the Brooklyn's broadsidss crushed
through our superstructure, simply
terrorizirg the men She simply drove
US to the shore, at one time fighting
us at 100 yards. The Brooklyn pre-.
vented me from getting away, for
could have beaten the Oregon out, as
| had two mile lead of her. NY
orders we're to try and sink the
Brooslyn, and | did my best to carry
them out. | did not think her bat
terry could be SO terrible as it was.
Schley also claims that for the
"loop was the crucial and deciding
feature of the combat and of decided
advantage. Because of the course of
the Spanish feet ard the Brooklyn
heading eastward to meet It che would
have blanketed the fire of the eastern
vessels of the feet on changing their
courses to the westward and between
them and the Spanish fleet.
On top of this is the one great fact
that the Brooklyn, under Schley and
Cook, inflicted and suffered more
damage in that battle than all the
rest Of the feet together. Schley may
have made mistakes, there was Fever
yet campaign in which they were
not made, but as long As 10 harm is |
,ven claimed to have ever come of
hem, the whole controversy looks alb |
;urd, and Schlfy is not to be blamed |
or being reluctant to dignity it with
10 official inquiry.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30

The two minute trotter" comes
apace with the performance of the
stallion Cresceus at Cleveland, O,
Friday, establishing a new world $
record of 03}i This lops half q
second from the record Of The Abbott
at Terre Baute last year and it has
taken 16 years to gain the six seconds
from Maud S. time of 2;0o34 at
Cleveland in 1885. She was the first
horse to go below 9 10 and followed by
Sanal :OS14, and Nancy Hanks with
three cuts, closing with 2:04 in 1899.
The rext lower was Alex 2 :0334 in 81.
1t was ~ years ago that Flora Temple
cut the trotting time below 2;20, and
for IL years she held the record until
Dexter cut it to 2l7l4 in 1867,
which Goldsmith Maid successfully
cut to 2:l4 in 1874, being followed as
champion by Rarus 2;13a4, st Julian,
2:1lH and Jay-Eye See 2:l0 The
progress of the 10 years has been very
intt resting and even 90 years ago
some good JUICES believed that the
limit had BEEN nearly reached. In 1S06
the record tina was 2:o9.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-30
HOTINGs,

Bishop 4 G y He'll presided at the
conventlUn of the brotherhood of ST
AudIer which closed at Detroit.
Mich, SIrd4y night.
Russia has expelled George Kennou
from the fountT' where re was STUDY
Ing Industrial ad social coudit ons.
The reason - that the cars govern
ment re1 embers his scarf hing expos.
ure OF its prison system and the cruel.
ties IF Sitc-ial exile.
The seton II Count ror Bulaw, the
German lmEerial Chancellor. in coz.
VeylnE an expression of sympathy To
President Kruger is nue Of those
Strsss Shien shcN in ahat cire, ton
GerEar syn gathiss blow.