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Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24

ployses for violation of the rules
relating to the use of intox cat.
ing drinks. The lists discharged
included engineers, firemen, yard
masters, track foremen, and some
members of the engineering
corps.
This is but one illustration Of
the modern temperance idea.
Men with cool, clear heads,
steady nerves and sound .judg.
ment are wanted in the posi- :
tons of trust and responsibility
these days.-TradesmaD.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24

A 16-year old girl with 9 pas.
sion for dancing so strong that it
had become almost mania Was
discovered by Judge Mack in the
juvenile conrt in Chicago, the
other day, when he put Myrtle
GreeDbaum upon . period of re-
form, mo dances; no nights
out; obediencs to mother" was
Judge Mack's instruction to the
girl. aI'm q good girl" said Myr.
tie after Judge Mack had forbid.
den her to dances. II have no
doubt of that was the reply,
s'and / want you to remain good
girl. There's danger in the aSn'ee
halls for you.'
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24

Business View Of the Drink Question.

Gradually but most surely the
lines are being drawn ag4iast the
use of intoxicating drinks in this
country. 1t is not q morbid, fa-
natical wave, but reasoning,
cool, calculating determination
by men of affairs that liquor and
business cannot mix successfully.
1t is probably true today that in
the majority of large manufactur-
ing and commercial establish
ments there is an unwritten law
which precludes the dram drink :
er from higher attainments which
would otherwise be possible. For
the reason that the habit renders
the individual unreliable, irrita.
BILE and recKless-three weak
nesses which are not desired in
those who are to lead IN impOr-
tant affairs. The regulation and
prohibition of drinking has be-
come SO important considera-
tion that the best organized rail.
road companies today have rules
to govern their employees in this
respect-n0t only during the time
they are at work, but in their idle
hours. The logic of this is that
the employee who drinks to ex-
cess while off, duty will not be
in condition TO perform his best
work on account of the "after eff.
fects. Consequently, it is noticed
that corporations consider that
they have the right to demand
temperate living on the part of
their employees, even when the
latter are not in actual service.
While men naturally resent re-
sirictioDs which interfere with
their so-called personal liberty"
it 10 probably true that many who
labor for salaries or wages find
their bank accounts increased and
their families better clothed and
fed as the result of rules which
assist in developing their best
manood.
A recent report states that q
certain raiload company dis.
charged . large number Of em-
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24

The telephone on the farm, q
good buggy and rural mail box
are three thrings that greatly i'm
proved the life of a farm and made
the farm more attractive to the
young men.-Scott County Reg~
lister.
The hope of Mississippi lies in
making the farm just this: "M0re
attractive to the young men,
and the young women, TOO, for
that matter, and thus check the
tendency to abandon the rural for
urban pursuits. The glare of the
city captivates the Imagination
of the young people, oppressed
by the dreary humdrum of the
farm environment. and lures them
as the lamp lures the moth out of
the darkness. Aud we cannot
blame the yOunsters, either, when
we contrast the superficial as
poets Of town and country as they
have appeared in the past.
Bnt conditions in the country
are changing, and more Of the
comforts and enjoyments Of life
are placed every year within the
farmers reach. In many locali-
ties he already has his telephone
and daily mail, and buggiel will
multiply as the cause Of good
roads is advanced.
The town has been robbing the
country of its strongest and most
ambitious men with the return of
more tolerable conditions of life
upon the farm, the ranks of the
South's eminent and useful men
will be again recruited, as in the
days agore, from the agricultural
contingent.
/ The farm il the best place 10
raise men, it's atmosphere bes {
nourishes and develops mental,
moral and physical strength.
Meridian Star.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24
when q splinter has been driv

When q splinter has been driv-
on into the hand it can be extract
ed by steam. Fill q wide mouth
ed bottle nearly full of hot water,
place the injured part over the
mouth and press it slightly. The
action thus produced will draw
the flesh down, and in . minute
or two the steam will extract the
splinter, also the infiam siion, Try
1t and be convinced. National
Magazine.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24
Oldest agency
In the city.
Strong
Companies,
L w Rates,
Prompt Service
woMAN's HOME MISSIONS.
Sunday Schools in Bohemia.

Sunday Schools in Bohemia.
Communicated.
All denomination have their
iSu lday Schools. Even infidels
have Sunday teaching subsersfvt
of the principles of christianity
and with the avowed object Of its
overthrow.
In Chicago about 12O, 600 chill
dren who are taught that "God
never revealed himself, because
there is no God,' Heaven is
place imaginal with the Church"
"Ma1 has no soul; it is an inven'
ton Church," "Faith, hope and
love are superstitious;7 ut is a
loss of time to pray" the Church
ID society Of people believing 10
something OF which they know
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24

The fac SMILES of the seals of
the Southern Oonfederacy have
been sent to the A. y M. College
at Starkyille.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1905-06-24
nothing, and they keep q crowd
of lazy beings called priests and
ministers. !"
FOREIGN MISSIONARIES.

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES.
Yet, Christianity in AmSrica is
sending missionaries to foreign
shores to convert heathen, when
we have worse than the heather
OF our doors. How are we to
meet these conditionsi Do not
Woman's Home Missions suggest
a remedyi
Who has larger opportunities
to combat snperstitions, correct
errors amp show forth the active
principles of Christianity as set
forth IN the life and works Of our
saviour emphasized by his suf-
ferings and death on the Gross,
han the Deaconess or the city
missionary, as she goes in and on
among the lowly homes Of the
ubmerged tenth Of the popula-
ton of the cities.
All doors are open to her, or
she finds an entrance within
doors that are barrel to all 9th
ers.
TRAINED WORKERS.
But there are so few of these con-
secreated women fitted for serv
ice by proper training. Every de-
partment of Home Mission work
$ crippled by lack Of trained
workers.
PRAYER CIRCLE,
A prayer circle has been or
ganlzed which will not be COM
plete until every one of the A.
300 members belong to it. These
are asked to pray daily and def
nitely that the Lord OF the har
vest will thrust forth more la
borers in the harvest.
A hundred women are needed
for training in Home Mission
work as Deaconesses and City
Missionaries.
Some prayers may have q hap
py reflex influence and cause the
heart of her who off,rs it give
herself A MEMBER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
HAVE RIDDEN OVER
 ROUTE IN BUGGY
WORK ON ATLANTIC AND BlR- MINGHAM IS PROGRESSING SAT- ISFACTORILY-RI OF WAY SECURED TO LAGRANGE.

Atlanta. August 26-(Special.)- )-vice President George Dole Wadley and Gem eral Freight and Passenger Agent II. c. McFadden of the Atlantic and Birming- ham railroad are in the city today, hav- ing just completed a. carriage drive over the route of the new line under con- struction from Montezuma. Ga. to Tus- kegee. Ala.
 The new line is known as the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic. the name by which the entire system will be known upon its completion
 MT. McFadden stated that work on the extension is progressing rapidly, the grad having been practically completed from Montezuma to Talbotton. distance of forty-five miles,
 procured to LaGrange. Ga, and from that point 1t has not been definitely decided whether the road will be constructed on to Birmingham by way of Wedowee or Roanoke. The route to be pursued de- bends, 1t is stated, entirely on right of way matters and the encouragement re- ceived from the people through whose territory the line is to run. Both routes are now being surveyed, and some de- cision will be reached in the next few weeks as to which one will be adopted.
 It is now confidently expected, MT. McF alden stated, to have the entire sys- tenn completed. including the line from Atlanta to Birmingham, by the spring of 1qO7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
PULLMAN MAN IS
 HANGED IN CELL
WILLIAM LEPSIc SETS FIRE TO HIS HOME AND THEN COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER BEING PLACED IN JAIL.

Cullman, August 6.-(Special)- )-The first hanging that ever occurred in this city took place today between the hours of 10:SO and Il a. m., when William Lepsic took his own life In the county jail.
 About ten years ago he came to this county and settled near Hanceville, with a good and faithful wife that he brought from Hanover, Germany They lived hap oily together for some years, but finally the grim reaper came around and claimed his first choice. Later on he welded Mrs. Fred Grunt, grass widow, and for nine months he has been unhappy.
 This morning about o'clock he sprinkled kerosine over his premises and used match the consequence of which was a heap of ashes when daylight dawn ed, after which he was arrested. The old man had been considered of a very ec- centric nature for some time, and this evenings episode has proved every as sertion made. Papers had been made out before the probate judge for his admis- sion into the asylum but his death checked the transmission. The old gen. tleman was held in highest esteem in this community and old citizens deplore his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
A coNTENTED NEGRO.
Mack Commns of Gadsden Says Race
 Is Misguided.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Mentally comparing the negro race now with their condition while they were in pression to my views, because I think 1t will be of benefit to my race. I was born a slave. and during the period of slavery life was as "gay as a linnets song" I had no responsibilities. l had sufficient clothing, an abundance to eat and good place to sleep. The condi- tions applied not only to myself, but to nearly all negroes. From Saturday at noon until Monday morning the negroes were turned loose to do whatever they wished; it was then that we had our bar becues and Saturday night frollcs after which we retired. knowing full well that on waking our master would see to It that we went to church where we could hear the old time religion preached.
 l have no hesitancy in saying that slavery was a blessing to our race, and while am glad that we are free, I can but griove when I note the difference in the deineanor of the negro then and now. As a negro l have always believed in the democratic party, because 1t was the party of my southern white folks. When the north freed the negroes, they were turned loose with no where to go. like a flock of sheep without a leades, no more dear old master 10 see after them, or see that they had provisions, sufficient clothes, or a place to lay their weary heads. No more kind master to compel us to keep regular habits, there- by keeping Us well both morally and physically. Even though we were taken from our masters without recompense to them, and turned loose helpless, our masters came to our rescue just the same, for on all the plantations you could hear the masters call the negroes up and in these words they could say: You negroes are as free as l am yet you have no where to go and nothing to live on, so pick out what land you can tend and l will advance you"
 Those were the words of a true noble- man, and they were as thick as dog fennel in the south My God. what would have become of us poor negroes If 1t had not been for the kindness of our masters? Even the clothes the negro had on his back did not belong to him, nor did he have a pillow on which to lay his head. It is the memory and ap- preciation of these kndnesscs that makes me love my southern white folks, and always vote the democratic ticket.
 Three very necessary things were taught the negro during slavery that are badly neglected now. They were taught honesty, politeness and cleanliness. re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

of my race In my community, yet if President RooseVe cit should ask me to dine with him l would answer in the poe utest way I knew how, Thank you sir, but I am not hungry" If MT. Wana- maker were to ask me to dine with him I certainly would not have the time While I would feel very proud of these invitations. T would not forget that I was a negro. The white people of the south have always stood by Booker T. Washington and aided him in every un- dertaking, and from all accounts l can learn of him he reminds me of an old mule that was taken up. well fed and rubbed. and then kicked his master to death.
 I am one of the happiest negroes In the world I live in Gadsden, Ala, my name Is Mack Cummins, better known as "old negro" I believe l have more friends than any negro on earth. Every
 white man that knows me Is my friend, and I can get any aid I want by asking the white people for it. and any other
 negro could do the same If he would act right. I think I am a smart negro for three reasons: First, l know l am a negro; second, I know my place. third, l stay In 1t.
 Just a few days ago l was in a mans place of business where a lady was serv- lne ice cream. I was advertising 1avors of all kind. The white gentleman has always been a good friend to me, and
 while he was talking 10 me about the fiavors the lady asked mo If I would not try a saucer of cream Realizing the situation, I could not permit a white lady to serve me- politely bowed and de- clined. By SO doing I made a stronger friend than ever out of that man. Now, If you want to see me have a nervous ague let some white person call me MT. Cummins: If you want to see my mouth fly open with broad smile let the white man call me old negro, then l know it is sincere and he Is my friend. MACK COMMINS Gadsden, August 25, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
CHANGE AT THE
 AUTOMOBILE GARAGE
VAN DUZEN-kEHM HAVE AcQUIR- ED WHITE-BLAkESL ESTAB- EASEMENT ON SOUTH 2oTH-Ex- cELLENT REPAIR FACILITIES.

The Van Duzen-Kehm Motor Car com pany has taken over the control and man agement of the White -Blakeslee Garage, having acquired the business, together with all agencies, machinery. and equip ment from the White-Blakeslee Manu- featuring company, its former owners
 The company will continue business at the present location of the Garage, No. 121-123 South Twentieth street. under the management of Don c. B. Van Duzen. A. o. Kehm of the Hardie-Tynes Foun- dry company. and D. w. Van Duzen will be associated with him. The latter will have charge of the repair department, which the company proposes to make the best equipped and most satisfactory in the south. They will call for your ma chine, make repairs and deliver to you. Your attention is directed to the fact that they are state and territorial agents for the following gasoline motor cars and trucks: Cadillac, Packard, Columbia, Win ton, Buick and Stevens Duryea and also Pope Waverly and Baker electric.
 They are also special agents for the Goodrich Pneumatic and Swinehart solid tires and are prepared to supply any other standard make on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
S. M. Black Is Seriously Wounded By
 Intruder on His Premises.

Tuscaloosa, August 26.-Special)-A special received here from Coaling, a station on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, states that s. M. Black, one of the most substantial citizens of this county, was shot and very seriously wounded last night
 From what can be learned it seems that MT. Black was in his yard when he saw a man lettering around his home stead and commanded lim to halt. The man made no reply, when MT. Black be- gan shooting when the unknown man re- turned fire the ball entering Black 5 groin. The wound is of a very serious nature and may cause death. Deputy Sheriff Latham has gone to the scene to make thorough search for the guilty party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

member when I was child that I was angry because on one occasion white lady corrected me, and While Tn lhls state of mind 1 gave her some 1mpert- hence. There was q gentleman passing at the time and heard what l had said to the lady After checking up his horse he quietly dismounted and made me dance to the music of a hickory switch Tor about fifteen minutes. That thrashing VIII be remembered by me should l i've thousand years longer, That gentleman must have been filled with the holy spirit for he surely made a Christian out or me
 He made me go back to that lady and apologize with my politest bow, and have been a polite negro ever since, lie did his duty then and I have done mine ever since.
 regret the manner in which the ne- gro race is being taught and reared. am for my race. I love my race ana know what l say when l Inform you that the southern white man loves the negro race, but the trouble of 1t all Is the ne- gro does not love himself. For the ne- gro to fare well in the south all that Is necessary for him to do Is to stay in his own place and at all times know that he is a negro. The negro teachers are misguiding many. have heard preachers say to their congregations that the negro should be independent and not look up to the whites. l have also heard them say to the fathers and mothers that they should rear their sons and daughters so as not to be servants for the whites. Now, my good negro race and friend that kind of doctrine is ruin ing our race, and that kind of preaching should not be allowed to disgrace the pulpit I have actually had preachers to denounce me from their pulpit and in their private meetings for being demo- cratic negro We have some smart ne- groes in our race, well educated and well balanced, but l must say some of the educated negroes do us more harm than good, while on the other hand we have some very smart negroes who are un- educated that do more for the race than the educated the majority of the edu- cated negroes want to teach school, run politics and talk race riot. They forget that all the money we get to run our schools and build our churches. and sup- port our preachers; in fact. everything we get comes from the assistance of the southern white man.
 Now. I have nothing to say about the northern white man, for I don't know anything about them. having never lived in the north but I do know the south ern white man thoroughly, and no one knows the kind relations existing be- tween the two races we ourselves. Booker T. Washington is said to be one of the smartest and best educated ne- groes we have. and without doubt the leader of our race. At one time thought so myself, but from his acts of the last few years l know that was mistaken. A leader will not go contrary to his own teachings. l am in no sense leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
REY, I. ]. PORTER
 ID PREACH TODAY VIII Supply Baptist Church for
 One Month COMES FROM CAIRO, ILL carvatlon Lodge of Rebeccahs VIII Hold Interesting Meeting Next Tues day Nlaht-Will Have as ouests
 Sisters From Brookside.
COMES FROM CAIRO, ILL

Pratt City, August .-(special)- )-The Rev. T. J. Porter of Cairo, H., arrived in the city this morning and will preach at the First Baptist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock and again in the evening at 8 o'clock.
 The Rev. Mir Porter will supply the pulpit for about one month and 1t Is possible that at the end of that time he will be called to the pastorate. The Bap- list church has been without a pastor since the resignation of the Rev. D. E. Hendricks, about a month ago. when he was appointed to professorship at How ard college.
 The other churches in the city will hold their regular services tomorrow morning. In the evening the First Methodist con- gregation will be dismissed by the pas tor, the Rev. ". E. Foust, to attend tne service at the First Baptist church. This will be done out of courtesy to the Rev. MT. Porter, the temporary pastor of that church.
 Notes and Personals.
 Carnation Lodge No. 46, of Rebeccahs, will hold an important meeting at their hall next Tuesday night at which work in the degrees will be conducted. num- Der of the members of Brookside lodge will4 attend the meeting to witness the method of work in the lodge.
 Will Williams will go to Calera tomor- row to spend d few days vacation.
 T. c. Cast has succeeded c. E. Simpson as manager of the Ensley and Pratt City exchanges of the Peoples Home Tele- phone company. Mir Simpson resigned few days ago to accept a. similar posi- ton with the Southern Bell Telephone company.
 Pratt City lodge No. 243. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. held an impor- tant mee Ing at their hall m the Love- lady building last night. Ihe lodge has recently bought the building and is mak- ing some extensives Improvements. The first floor of the building has been rented to the Hanby Hardware company. which concern will move m aptut October l.
 Black Creek Tribe No. 36, Improved Or der of Red Men, held an interesting meet ing at their hall last night and confer red the third degree on number of can didates. This lodge is growing in mem bership and importance.
 Palmetto Camp Mo- 52, Woodmen of the World, will give social affair next Monday night to which the families and friends of the members will be invited Ice cream and other refreshments will be served and all who attend a,e as sured of pleasant evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Local and Personal.
Find Burglar In Room.

Tuscaloosa, August 2G.-(Specia1)- )-Yes- terday morning the Misses Montgomery and a young lady visitor residing on Twenty-third avenue and Fourth street were awakened to find a man In the mid- dle of their room trying to strike match One of the young women screamed, when the intruder disappeared through an open window through which he had entered the room. For some time watch was kept by young men who have rooms in the upper story. The burglar returned later to the window and was ready to enter when the watchers In trying to catch him made too much noise and he escaped. He was pursued but disappeared in the darkness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

All bids for furnishing coal, received August ', are rejected
 New sealed proposals In duplicate will be received by the city treasurer, Mont gomery, Ala, until o'clock D. m.. Mon day, September 4, for furnishing the city of Montgomery, Ala, with coal from 100 to 120 tons per week, for twelve months from date of acceptance of bid. for the city water works department Also hmm coal from coo to 1000 tons. Specifications to be had in the office of the city treas urer.
 The city council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 R. s. WILLIAMS, City Treasurer. S-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Cotton Suffers In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. August 26.-(Special)-The cotton crop throughout this section is suffering very materially from the un- usual conditions of the weather It Is estimated that in this county the crop has deteriorated at least 15 per cent dur ing the past thirty days and that the erop will be only 65 per cent large as last years. Thus far very little picking has been done, both because of insuffl- ciency of labor and the very wet weather. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the farmer to hold what cotton that has ben picked, expecting to get better prices. The rains have made wonderful improvement in the late corn crop and there will doubtless be very large harvest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Dissolution Notice,

The partnership known as the McGeever Furniture company between M. A. T. Mo Ceeyer and P. J. Dowd was dissolved by mutual consent on July 15. 1905.
 P J. Dowd withdrawing from the firm. The business will be carried on In the same name. McGeever Furniture com pany, 1912 Third avenue, which firm will pay all liabilities outstanding against the company and collect all accounts due the company, Hugh McGeever continuing as general manager of the firm.
 M. A. T. MGEEVER,
 P J. DOWD.