The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
CUNNINGHAM IS
WELL RECEIVED
Delivers Interesting Lecture ia
People of EnSley
He nENOUNCES LYNCHING
Says That Every Man and Woman In
the State Must Stop the Prac-
tlce-The Rod Mil
Resumes.

Ensley, May s.-(speciai) AT a lecture
delivered at Ensley tonight under the
auspices of the Cunningham chapter. No.
"a, Order of the Eastern star. at the
opera house. Governor Cunningham con-
demned lynching In no uncertain terms.
He said that before Alabama would take
a high stand. moral and otherwise in the
eyes Of the nation, 1t must forever stamp
out this vicious practice.
When DR.. Cunningham arose to address
his fellow citizens the Ensley opera
house was filled. In the audience were
people from all over the Birmingham
district. The subject of the governors
lecture was an account Of his expert
ences during his trip abroad. AS an en-
tertainer the doctor stands without a
peer. His description of the European
people and their customs ana habits was
both pleasing and instructive.
The governor had no set lecture to de-
liver but spoke extemporaneously, using
no notes of any kind. notwithstanding
this his lecture made a profound impress
sion on his hearers and he was continue
ally interrupted by outbreaks of sponta-
neous applause.
After drawing pictures of the old world
that were very realistic. Governor Cum
nlngham concluded his lecture by com
pairing the laws of America with those
of Europe
Arrest Is Pleasant.
1.-THE Europeans" he stated, have
more respect for the dignity of the law
| than we. In Ensley there Is a city ordi-
nance prohibiting the scattering of papers
or rags on the streets. In France there
is a similar ordinance. If you were to
break it, policeman would politely pat
you on the shoulder and ask you In
such a kind tone to follow him to the
police station that you would thank him
for arresting you.
Coming back to our country again,
there Is an inspiration in New York that
is lacking in London and the cities of the
old world. In industrial greatness they
can not be compared with us.
Before Alabama can take a stand with
the states and nations of the world we
must once for all put a stop to lynching.
Every man. woman and child In this
state must place a foot upon disorder
and lawlessness and assist in unfolding
the laws of God and man. You go to
Europe and say that you are from Ala
bama and they will say 'Humph, that is
where you lynch people, We must turn
our faces to the rising sun and stand at
all times for the supremacy of the law"
Delightful Programme.
Dr. Cunningham's lecture was followed
! by delightful musical programme, which
was as follows
"Thour't Like Unto a Flower List;
''Madrigal." Chaminade; IT Love Thee"
Grieg-Mr Robert D. Armour.
Gussen.
THE First Primrose" Grieg: "Murmur-
ing Breezes," Jensen-Mr. Robert d. Ar
mour.
''Lullaby,'' Rlxinski; polish Dance"
| schaiwenka-Miss Irene Benny.
"Ahl Moon of My Delight" Lehman
Mr.. Robert d. Armour
| "Berceuse from 'Jocelyn.' " GODDARD;
Perpetual Notion Res-Mr. William
Gussen.
"A Song of Thanksgiving" Allitsen
Allah" Chadwick Darkness and
! Light" Tirindeli-Mr. Robert D. Ar
mour
Rod Mill Resumes.
| Part of the rod mill resumed operations
yesterday and this morning all the de-
partments are in full blast. The people of
the Steel City are very much pleased that
the large industry is again running on
operations.
The plant YVES closed down last Tues
day on account of the scarcity of water,
and was started up again pending the
reaching of an agreement between the Of
ficials of the Alabama Steel and Wire
company and the Birmingham Water
Works company.
for the plants securing water were per-
fected The work of connecting with the
Birmingham water works main was be-
gun. This, however, was stopped by the
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway COM
pany on account of the pipes being laid
across the property of the Tennessee
company. Mr.. Schiller OF the Alabama
Steel and Wire company then went to the
courts and got out an injunction re-
strainng the Tennessee company from
interfering with the laying Of pipes.
Armed with this authority the Alabama
Steel and Wire company went on with
the excavations and made the necessary
connections to again put the large plant
in operation.
Case Is Submitted.
Last Saturday evening the attorneys
representing the city and the citizens
of West Ensley, before Judge Ferguson
of the Birmingham city court argyed the
Injunction cases, growing out OF the case
of the act passed by the last Legislature,
annexing West Ensley to Ensley.
The case has been in the courts soma
time and was started by a number Of
merchants of the annexed territory. who
protested against paying the licenses
levied. by the city.
The city was represented by City At
torney Boyd and the West Ensley citi-
zens by Attorney w. ]. Martin. Judge
Ferguson took the case under advise
ment.
Police Court Items.
This was a busy day in the police court
There being eighteen cases disposed of by
Mayor Scott. Ten of these were negro
men charged with gaming. They were
1ned $3.50 each.
To Give Trolley Ride.
The ladies of the Ensley Woodmen's
! Circle will give trolley ride next Thurs
day night to East Lake. The car will
leave Wylam at 1880 and Ensley at
| o'clock.
Personal and General.
| Mrs. A. A. Harris, past president of
tho Rabecca l0dee Mrs Cyisf and Miss