The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-04
CONNIE NCEMENT AT THE ENSLEY SCHOOL Six Young Ladies and Men Re
 ceive Diplomas HON. J. H. MILLER SPEAKS Programme Rendered Is Very Interest ing and Large Crowd Attends Ex-
 ercises-White Man Gets
 Heavy Fine.
HON. J. H. MILLER SPEAKS

Ensley, June S.-(Special) )-The com- mencement exercises of the Ensley public school were held tonight in the assembly hall of the Bush school. Six young ladies and two young men received their diplomas. The annual address to the senior class was delivered by the Hon. J. H. Miller of Birmingham.
 The programme arranged for the even ing was very interesting and the large hall was filled to overhowing. The mem bers of the senior class who were present. ed with diplomas were: Miss Jennie Kee- nan, Miss Myrtle Francis, Miss Olive Keenon. Morris Hutchings, Miss Maryba Rodgers, M. Smith, Miss Ninia Randall, Miss Vera Barton, Miss Doyle Acuff.
 The address of Judge Miller was very able and eloquent and he was frequently interrupted by applause. At the conclu- sion Superintendent Bowen presented the seniors their diplomas with an appropr- ate and timely speech.
 The session Just closed marks one of the most prosperous in the history of the school. The record has been broken In at- tendance and the schools have done splen- did work. Much credit Is due to the ef- forts of Prof. Bowen and his able assist ants.
 Fined Heavily.
 In the police court this morning Harry Wright was fined $150 and given 1S0 days on the streets by Mayor Scott. There were two charges against Wright, one of assault and battery and another charging him with an assault with weapon.
 Last night at o'clock, Wright, who 1t is stated had been drinking, was att tempting to club his wife, who ran Into the home of A. B. Moss for protection. Wright gave chase, but was notified by 4-kx r. l1 Wright. angered by this, entered the room by force, striking Mir Moss on the head with his club. The wound in- fiicted was an ugly one and 1t was nec- essary for the doctors to take several stitches.
 The scene at the court this morning was a pathetic one when Mrs Wright appeared as a witness against her hus- band.
 Store Burgiarlzed.
 Last night between the hours of 12 and 3 the store of A. Applebaum was entered and six dozen pair of trousers and sev- eral other things of value were taken.
 Mrs. Basham Dies.
 This morning at o'clock Mrs B F Basham, a most estimable woman of this city, died at her home on Avenue E and Thirteenth street, after a short illness with measles. The deceased was about 40 years of age and Is survived by her husband and five children Mir and Mrs. Basham removed to this city three years ago from Aberdeen, Mss.
 At the Churches.
 The Rev. Dr. George w Read, pastor of the First Methodist church. will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 Secretary Jackson of the Birmingham Y. M c. A. will deliver an address Sun day evening at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. The Rev. Frank L. Wear, pastor, will preach at the morning service.
 The Rev. J. w. Orr pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will occupy his pull pit at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At the First Baptist church the Rev Dr. 1T. w. Provence, pastor, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 At St. Anthon's the Rev. Father Doyle will conduct the usual services.
 The ladies of St. Anthony's will give a lawn partwy next Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and Friday evening on the church lawn for the benefit of the church.