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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
TO RISE
 IN CLUB EMPLOYMENT

The office is the most important and essential branch of large club. All de- partments of the club report to, and are directed from, the office. Therefore, it is to this feature of club work that the ambitious young man must turn. From its ranks come the managers and super intendents of club and hotels. All checks. accounts reports of sales, expenditures, and materials bought are revised and dis approval by the office.
 When the candidate has worked up through successive positions to that of club cashier he has reached an important stage of his progress. It Is from the cashiers resk that the material for the club manager Is usually selected unless in the event of a vacancy in the management. some influential member has some favorite candidate whom he is able to support strongly. Ad- vancement in a club is mostly matter of favoritism.
 The cashier who has ambition must be a clever politician and be able to lay his lines well, using his influence with the powerful members, the board of directors, the deputies of the members who have control of the various committees. doing all in his power to win good will and es- teem. Frequently the cashier Is able to foretell and accurately predict the make up of the next board of directors, and to this end uses his best endeavors to please these special men,
 The salary of the club manager varies from $5000 to s10000 a year, according to the executive ability he displays. He may be able to save the club money in any department and if capable of plan ming innovations which will please and benefit the members. his salary will be proportionate to his ability and efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
From the New York Commercial.

From the New York Commercial.
 yxr ITH the great increase in the
 A number of clubs of all classes,
 and in almost every sizable town in the country, have come new op- portunities for club employment. Work in these institutions is rapidly developing into speciality or a profession.
 The qualifications necessary for success as q club worker are those which are requisite for advancement in nearly every business line. The young man must have that everlasting genial disposition which Is so hard to find whose possessor is al- ways good natured and happy, and contact with whom will soothe and please the wearied business man who seeks quiet or wildly hilarious amusement after the stress of hard days work.
 The candidate must be able to listen to a moss grown story. which he has heard many times, with that tense in- terest which the narrator so desires; he must be delighted, seemingly, to turn from pressing work, work which requires the utmost concentration of mind, to receive the hackneyed complaints of the grouchy and irritable The good natured smile which ever plays over the intelligent fea- lures of the club cashier, while he Is awake, must not be of the detectable sterotyped kind, it must come from the heart, and the arduous strain of keeping up good heart under all circumstances tells upon all but the exceptional man.
 The young man who contemplates club work as a life study, must have a good memory for names and be a keen identi- fer of faces, and if, in addition, he Is a natural and appreciative student of hu- man nature, able to adapt himself to every man with whom he comes in con tact in a good natured way, his rise in the ranks is only a question of time. Since the club is the secondary home of most of the members and in some cases, the only home. every member feels in- suited and sighted if his name is not known to each employe of the institution; the ignorance of the novice on this point Is either indignantly criticised or pain fully ignored by the wounded member. But any employe with A peculiarly mag netic personality, removed for his good nature and adaptability, IS almost certain to attract the valuable attention of some rich member of the club, and in this way be given many opportunities for advance ment of his interests out of the general line of the club work.
 Nearly all of the positions of the club require that their holders be acquainted with the majority of the members of the association; and it Is for this reason that most of the officials of the club have graduated from the staff of the bell cap tain. having in the capacity of "bell hop become acquainted with the clubs roll. The duties of the bell boy are not ardu- ous, though they require innate polite ness and certain amount of deftness; the tips are commensurate with the ability to please. The tips" in most of the clubs amount to much as the sal ary Casually SIS per month and meals) of the boy, though in most of the ex- elusive clubs employees are not allowed, nominally, to receive tips. but the break ing of this rule is more general than its observance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Geese Catch Fish for Him.
he New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 "An old Scotchman and neighbor of mine" said a resident of Greenwood Jake "has method of taking fresh water fish, which. to my way of thinking, excels all others for l.e ease, repose and success with which 1t Is conducted The fisherman desires, we will say, a mess of bass. pckerel or pike, with which the waters are amply stocked. Well, he sim ply goes to his barnyard and selects a big goose, or half dozne geese. as the case may be, and ties a baited line about five feet long to their feet
 "On reaching the edge of the lake, with a basket containing one or more geese. the fisherman turns the birds into the water The geese swim out and the Scotchman lights his pipe and sits down. In a few minutes q fish sees the bait and seizes it. giving the goose good pull Then the Dir starts for the shore at full speed. frightened half to death. dragging the fish upon the bank, where 1t is unlocked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
BAPTISTS ACCEPT $25,OOO
 GIFT FROM ROCKEFELLER

of Sycamore. J. w. Minor of Ensley and J. H. Foster.
 The committee on nominations made the following report which was adopteo by the conventions Statistical secretary M M Wood treasurer, R. F, Manley' auditor, S. P. Fowlkes directors, the president, vice president, secretary, treas urer ex offlcio and w. B. Crumpton, 0. E. Gregory c. G. Miles, George w. Elhs' IT. S. D. Mallory, F. P. Nichols, II, J. Willingharn, F. H. Watkins, W. A. Tai liaferro; state board of missions to sue sue oeed those whose terms expire in lSoo' F. E. Pettus, W. D. Hubbard, II. S' D Mallory. C. A. Stakely, w. J. Elllott w, c. Curry, c. c. Miles; board of mlnlsterial education J. M. Shelburne. c. C. Jones Auston Crouch. J. A. Hendricks. l.. ". pradIv R. S. Gavin, A L. Smith, J. F. Gable.
 Report Full of Interest.
 The annual report of the State Board of Missions. which was adopted by the convention shortly after converting Fri day. Is full of interest. It gives In detail the growth of the Alabama Baptists, showing that they have kept pace with the wonderful development of the state
 The report which was read by the Rev w. B. Crumpton, secretary, was as Tor lows:
 It is with peculiar pride we greet Sou in the beautiful valley of the tennessee and in the city of Sheffield.
 To the pastors and messengers of the churches. who have been giving money Tor state missions through the years, we can point with pride to the triple cities on the banks of this great river as an ob- ject lesson.
 Our seeretarys first visit to this section revealed a sad condition for the Baptist cause. He found Florence. a city of OOO people a county seat, without a Baptist church; Sheffield just being laid off. of course, without a church of any Kind; Tuscumbia. another county seat, with a weak discouraged organization, without q pastor, worshipping in an old brick building, It's walls tied together with Iron rods For number of years these towns were all helped by your board We now have efficient churches, worshipping in good houses, at all these places. Besides, we have an active church at East Flor ence, and brave little band. under a heroic leader, at Furnace Hill, Sheffield. The church at Florence and Tuscumbia are not only self-sustalning but are help ing literally along all lines of benevolence.
 We are still helping at East Florence and must continue to assist the First church at Sheffield until they are able to tighten their financial burdens. Furnace Hill has never asked for aid.
 It is well for the brethren from the rural districts and the quiet commercial towns of the state to meet in manufac- turing town. They discover here some of the difficulties under which our mission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

Howard Many stirring speeches were made, and in less than half an hour over S5000 was raised to educate ministerial students at the college.
 Dr. Montague presided over the meeting and the speakers were J. w. E. Cox, J. A. Hendrick, Frank Willis Barnett J. F. Goble, j. V. Neal and w. +. ivey. MT. Rockefeller has intimated to the trustees that as soon as they raise the en- dowment he stands ready to do greater things for the college. Never before since the college was established some sixty years ago have It's prospects been so prom ising as they are today.
 Mission Society Does We'll.
 The woman's Baptist Missionary union of the state. which has been in session in this city for the past two days. has, ac- cording to the annual reports of the off, fcers, done some splendid worK during the past year. The total amount contrib uted by all the local societies was $9l64 g This was divided as follows; Foreign mis- sions. si62379; home missions, $3211 SC; state missions. s132s.s7.
 Benefit Society Elect Officers.
 The Ministerial Benefit society of the Alabama Baptist convention met this af- ternoon and elected the following officers:
 Dr. V. B. Crumpton, president; Dr. w. J. Elliott, secretary and treasurer; execu- tive committee. Dr. c. A. Stokly, J. H. Jenkins and F. M. Stewart
 This afternoon the session was opened with prayer services, the theme being More Laborers" It was conducted by the Rev J. w. OHara. The report of the Orphanage at Evergreen was read by ~. g. Nabb and discussed by a number of speakers. The night session was devoted to the discussion of foreign missions lead by Dr. J. 1T. Wilingham of Rich mond, Va.
 Temperance Mass Meeting Today.
 The feature of tomorrows session will be the temperance mass meeting tomor- row afternoon. Dr. U. F. Gregory of Montgomery. will preside and addresses will be delivered by Dr. G. w. Young secretary of the, National Anti-Saloon league.
 Tomorrow morning and night the diff ferent pulpits of churches of the Tri- Cities, the Decaturs, Russellville and the surrounding district. will be filled by the visiting preachers Tbe Rev. Frank Willis Barnett. editor of the Alabama Baptist left for Birmingham this afternoon, where he will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday.
 The convention will be in session until Monday afternoon. Talladega has been selected as the place for the next con- vention on July IS, 1906.
 Howard Trustees Elected.
 The following new trustees for Howard college were elected by the convention this afternoon: J. T. ashcraft of Florence. Capt H. c. Reynolds of Montevallo. J, S Carroll of Troy. The members of How ard college endowment committee are: Dr. A. P Montague. w. J. B. Cox or Mobile, J. B. Ellis of Selma. D. l.. Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

aries labor. The forces of evil are far more active for the destruction of men and the paralizing of Christian effort in a place like this than in the quieter com munities of our state.
 Gospel Under Tent.
 Our gospel is on trial as never before, everywhere. In the agricultural south it had free course and was glorified It was considered the proper thing for all classes to reverence the church and at tend it's services.
 In the new south things are rapidly changing. The multitudes do not crowd the Lords house as in other days, but often spend their Sundays at places of amusement. Methods which were once considered the very best are discarded now. The secularized pastor, travelling many miles to fill his monthly appoint ment and then hurrying home to his blow handles or to the school room, never seeing the inside of tithe of the homes of his members during the year. is now out of date. More and more the demand is for men in the ministry, giving them selves wholly to these things.
 Better houses of worship. with all the modern appointments: preachers better equipped and more consecrated. real pas tors for the churches; more room for the Sunday schools. with better teachers these are a few of the demands. If they are right. and who can say they are not will we be able to meet them? The God-appointed leaders of Christ's churches must answer.
 Scarcity of Preachers.
 Because of this concentration and con secration of our ministry the supply of our preachers is insufficient.
 Some of our faithful men. in order to tho dpStittitinp lorgalV hV the concentration of pastors, have as many as half dozen appointments. This condition does not apply to the Baptists alone. Some of the preachers of other denominations have from ten to fifteen appointments monthly. There never was a time when there was greater need than now for prayer to the Lord of the harvest for an increase of laborers
 The instability of the pastorate is a seri- ous menace to our churches. Sometimes this is caused by insufficient support; but often It comes from mere restlessness on the part of the preacher. This trouble Is not confined to our state. During the past winter the fact was published in one of our Baptist papers that a number Of church in Alabama were pastorless. The statement was copied into other papers. In a little while the correspond Ing secretary was flooded with letters from preachers, or their friends, from many states in the union, signifying their desire to change fields. The need of the hour is men who will endure hardness. if need be- until something Is brought to pass We commend the saying of the young pastor, who, after years service on a field. said. "I hope to spend at least seven years more here"
 Finances of the Board.
 We planned the work in the beginning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Special fund ....................... 25.ot

Special fund ....................... 25.o0 Total ..............A............. $4S, 295t II The terms of the following members ex~. pire with this session.: R. E. Pettus, J, s. Carroll. H. s. D. Mallory, C. A. StakeL ly, w. J. Elliott, w. c. Curry, G. G. Miles. Accompanying this report will be found the financial exhibit with the certificate of auditors attached, also a summary of work for the year.
 Grateful to God for His great goodness through the year and hopeful for the future, we pray for new supplies of His rich grace to be upon the convention in all it's work Respectfully submitted
 G. G. MILES, President. W. B. CRUMPTON, Corresponding Sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Complimentary.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
 "You acted like a fool tonight said the manager of the transforming aggrega- ton, angrily.
 "Pm glad to hear you say so.' replied the alleged tragedian, tartly. That's the first time you have ever condescended to admit my ability as an actor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Yesterday Was Howard College
 Day a Sheffield
PROSPECTS ARE GLOWING
Immense Temperance Mass Meeting Will Be Held Ths Afternoon, Pre- sided Over By pr. o. T.
 Gregory.
BY E. R. NORMAN.

Sheffield, July 22-(Speclal. )-The well- laid plans of the promoters of the Howard college endowment movement were adopt ed by the State Baptist convention in ses- sion In this city this morning without single hitch
 No objection was raised against the plan and no one cried tainted money" Every delegate rallied around the Howard banner, which was held aloft by President Montague. The resolution introduced by the Rev. l.. O. Dawson of Tuscaloosa to accept the $25,00 of John D. Rockefeller to build and equip a science hall, and to raise S5000 as permanent endowment fund, was passed unanimously. Of this amount s100o0 has been raised by President Montague, and at noon today J. W. Warrington, vice president of the Sheffield company, stated that he would contribute $500 to the fund,
 Only s60000 now remains to be raised. and the friends of old Howard are confi- dent that the sum will be forthcoming by 1906. The endowment committee, headed by Dr. Montague and D. F. Lewis, a lead Ing Baptist layman, will begin a cam paign at once for the purpose of raising the s60000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Was Howard College Day.

This has been a Howard college session. The question of making It the leading institution of the south mas been the key note of the whole convention. The entire session was set aside to discuss
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
COURAGE A RARE QUALITY.
Successful Men Of Affairs Tell Of
Their Experiences.

Several men of affairs were discuss
ing, not long ago, what quality was
rarest. One spoke for brains-but all
the Others disputed him, and he pres
emily admitted that there were plenty
of fellows with brains enough and to
spare. Another spoke for energy
and all agreed that the capacity to
keep hard at it in season and out OF
season was difficult to find. Then q
third suggested judgment-the ability
to know what to do and what not to
do, when to do, when to refrain from
doing. 1t was admitted after some
argument, that this was rarer. Il
have not met half dozen men in my
life." said one who was president OF a
railroad. "who combined judgment
with enthusiasm. I'm inclined to think
that enthusiasm, intelligent enthu-
siasm. Is the rarest quality"
Last of all financier, whose name
Is known all over this country, spoke
up. II should say that character is
the rarest quality" said he. mot
honesty, for everybody is honest ac-
cording to his lights. But the disposi-
tion and the courage to do right re-
gardlsss of consequences and without
trying to induce conscience to say that
wrong is right or almost right"
After silence the railway man
said. "The world wouldn't move very
fast II that quality were less rare
than it Is"
1T doesn't move very fast" replied
the financier. "and that's the whole
reason. on."-Saturday Evening Post.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
DR.. Asquith Wins rophy.

The trio Of marksmen that went from
this city Sunday to attend the Post rifle
shoot at Colorado Springs, consisting OF
DR.. A. c. Asquith, w. S. Green aud G.
NJ. Laird, did themselves proud and car
ried off the main prize, the money
fact everything in sight. DR.. Asquith
ma de the best score of anyone in the
contest, averaging s3. He captured the
Post trophy. This has been held by d.
w. King, Jr., OF Denver, since the last
shoot, but he was absent in California
and was not present to defend the cup.
w. S. Green did some very fine shooting
and was close second to DR.. Asquith,
his percentage being 81. During the
shoot, Mr. Green's gun, which was lean
ing against wall, fell on the sights, dis
arranging them somewhat, which pre-
vented him from shooting with his usual
accuracy afterwards or his score would
doubtless have been much better than it
was. N. S. Davis, Colorado Springs
contestant, was third in the match with
a percentage Of so. q. M. Laird didn't
display the craftsmanship in his shoot
ing that he has on the rifle range west Of
this city. A heavy wind was blowing,
which prevented the gentleman from
displaying his usual skill, he shooting
with light gun which was easily moved
by the wind. However, he was success
full in winning some Of the money prizes
that were offered and came home all
agingle. DR.. Asquith and Mr.. Green
also won money prizes.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

Mrs. Margaret Pearce, wife of Mayor
Richard Pearce of Nevadaville, died al
her home in that hamlet last evening al
6;30 o'clock. Pleurisy was the cause o
death and deceased had been ailing with
that malady for number of years, but
did not suffer intensely until two OF
three weeks ago, when she commenced
to fail rapidly.
Mrs. Margaret Pearce was born in
England, March 18th, 1851 years ago
She cam c to this country and located in
Nevadaville and has been living there
ever since, her residence 10 that com
munity covering a period OF over 81
years. She is survived by husband
four sisters, three in England and one
here; and three brothers, one Of whom
lives in Australia. The other two re.
side in this county, Chris. Trezise, the
county treasurer and Henry Trezise ol
Nevadaville. The funeral will occur
Sunday afternoon at l:30 o'clock. Ser.
vices will be held at the Bald Mountain
Episcopal church.
The death OF Mrs. Pearce will be Il
particularly sad blow TO the residents OF
Nevadaville. The long residence OF the
deceased in that section had won her
many friends. and her kind and pleasant
disposition endeared her to everyone
She was always ready to assist anyone in
need and her services we're always cheer.
fully rendered. To the relatives who
survive her, those living in this county
who are all well known, the profound
sympathy OF large circle Of friends is
extended them in their hour Of grief and
afiiiction.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

afternoon to receive treatment for an eye
which was injured last week in the Run
ming Lode mine the result Of rock fal.
ling down the stope.
Fred Anderson was over from Idaho
Springs the first Of the week visiting his
folks.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

Kansas City and 81. Louis Are Best
Reached via the Union Pacific. Two
elegantly equipped, fast trains daily.
See your local agent or address Il. r
Griffin, General Agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
The finest oranges grown can be had 4
at the Hawley Nero. Co.

Do it now What? Install electric
lights in your residence. The price per
month is very reasonable. Ask Mana
gera Stout bout it,
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
Phone, Central 1O6
Opera House Tonight.

Shakespeare's popular comedy, "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" will be
presented at the opera house tonight by
the sweet girl graduates" assisted by
Scholars OF the High school. The play
will be produced in very able manner
by the participants, who have devoted
much time to practice and preparation.
Below appears the synopsis and cast OF
characters:
Demetrius Urbana Noonan Class O5
Lysander Lily Fullerton Glass 10
Hernia Ella Dlckerson Glass O5
Helena Clara Kruse Class 10
Oberon Gertrude Barbee Class 10
Puck Jonnie Jenkins Class w
Thesus Emma Cheatly Glass 'O7
Hippolyta Mamie Cody Class 'O7
Egeus Margar Mccullough Class O6
Philostrate Nellie Anderson Class 'O7
First Fairy Florence johnson Class '08
"The Peasants Wedding March" .....
Observation-Disclosures. Soderman
II. S. Chorus Club
ACT l.
Palace OF Thesus. Duke of Athens
"Minuet" ".................P Patty Stair
Girls Octette
ACT IL.
A Wood near Athens
20, for the Wings OF Dove. .........
Mendelssohn
ii. S. Chorus Club
ACT Ill,
A Wood near Athens
"Bendemeer's Stream. Mildenberg
!Giirls' 99cteette
PRESENT. ALTON OF DIPLOMAS
hRnct" RubAnstein- V NeaZle
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Six.room house - cellar, coal shed,
chicken house and barn. Enquire Of
Sherman Harvey at express Office or Of
VIM. Smith.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

The most complete assortment of
chinaware in the city at the Hawley
Nero. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

The Hawley Mdse Co. has just re.
ceived large shipment OF Bermuda
onions.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08
Black Hawk Council.
Black Hawk Council Chambers,
Black Hawk, Colo, June 6, 1905.

Black Hawk, Colo, June G, 1905.
Regular meeting of the city council.
Roll call, Present, Mayor Robins,
Aldermen McNevins, Webster, Vogel,
Grutzmacher, Lynch. Absent, Nelson.
Minutes Of the regular meeting Of May
2 were read and approved.
Monthly reports OF the officials were
read and referred to the finance COM
mittee.
The committee having found them
correct, ON motion of Aid. Lynch they
were ordered filed.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-08

a big shipment Of cooking and eating
apples just received at Hawley's.