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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
RESOLUTIONS DRAWN
 BY CHURCH MEMBERS
Congregation of Park Avenue Baptist Church Expresses Hope That Their
 Pastor May Remain.

In connection with the resignation of the Rev. w. J. Ray from the pastorate of the Park Avenue Baptist church in North Birmingham, the membership has adopted the following resolutions:
 Resolved by the membership of this church and the congregation, that 1t is with the deepest regret to us that our beloved pastor Brother w. J. Ray, has rendered to us his resignation, after la boring with us so faithfully for these few months. during which the Lord has blessed us through his labors so abund- antly. and 1t pains us very much to think of giving him up.
 Resolved further, that we trust and pray that the Lord may provide some way in His divine providence whereby he will be enabled to remain with us, to continue the great work that he has un- der way.
 Resolved, further, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to Brother Ray and a copy be furnished the Alabama Baptist and the daily papers for publica- tion.'
 During the eight months he has been with the church more than 100 have been added to the membership, and the att tendance at the Sunday school has in creased by about 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
HEROIC TELEGRAPHERs.
Vice President Baker Praises the Work
 of the Operators.

Speaking of the work done by telegraph men in connection with the San Francisco disaster. MT. w. H. Baker, vice president and general manager of the Postal Tele- graph company, says:
 "Telegraph operators nave always shown the highest elf-sacrificing spirit, faithfulness, and great physical endurance in times of public disasters and calami- ties. in pestilence and in war l desire through the papers devoted to telegraph CTS to testify to the loyalty of our men in San Francisco who with little sleep. scar city of food and water and. in some cases without knowledge of the whereabouts and safety of their families heroically stood by the company, realizing the great importance of their work, and that with out their assistance all agencies for re- lief and restoration of normal conditions would be, at least temporarily, at stand still The various forces, civil and mili- tary, and all humanitarian efforts were practically dependent upon work of the earnest, faithful and patient telegraph operator Our men stood by us Loyalty without any promises of reward simply doing their duty and doing 1t willingly and conscientiously. Not only the force of San Francisco, but all employees throughout the service have stood to their posts regardless of self interest and at the cost of personal comfort, and have worked hard and efficiently to maintain the lines and move the traffic. We are proud of our man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
PILES CURED
 QUICKLY AT HOME
Why Suffer Agony Any Longer When You Can Get Quick, Sure Cure for Your Piles by Simply Sending
 Your Name and Address?
Trial Package Is Sent Absolutely Free, In Plain Wrapper to Everyone
 Who Writes

Surgeons themselves consider perma- nent cure of piles by 8 surgical operation as very doubtful, and resort to 1t only when the patient has became desperate from long continued pain and agony. But the operation itself is every bit as ex- cruciatng and nerve-racking as the dis ease. Besides, it is humiliating and ex- pensive, and rarely success.
 The wonderful Pyramid Pile Cure makes an operation unnecessary. You cure your self with perfect ease. in your own home, and for little expense.
 Pyramid Pile Cure gives you instant relief. 1t immediately heals all sores and ulcers, reduces congestion and inflamma- ton. and takes away all pain, itching and irritation. Just little of the treatment is usually sufficient to give a permanent cure.
 Pyramid Pile Cure is prepared in the form of suppositories so they can be ap- piled directly to the parts without incon- venience, or interrupting your work in any way
 We are sending a trial treatment free of charge to every one who sends name and address We do this to prove what we say about this wonderful remedy Is true.
 After you have tried the sample treat ment. and you are satisfied. you can get a full regular sized treatment of Pyramid Pile Cure at your druggists for 50 cents. If he hasn't it. send us the money and we will send you the treatment at once. by mail. in plain sealed package.
 Send your name and address at once for a trial of this marvellous. quick, sure cure. Address Pyramid Drug Co.,. 39Ss Rzvamid building. Marshall. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01

termined your profession, you have drawn a line round the life you are going to lead
 "Whatever your circumstances may be-you may be wealthy or you may not-but wha tever they are, multiply them by your character and it gives you your principle asset. One of the great members of the bar starting out was in abject poverty. He said he measured the kind of man he wanted to be; he gave him so many inches in height so many inches in width, and finally through this principle of multiplying his nature and circumstances together he himself at- tained to the proportions of this ideal man of his.
 We are still animals and have to eat. As long as we have to eat we need dentists. Don't worry about your place. Put high up the man you want to be. the man the world wants.
 Do your work in the fear of God and for the good of man.
 The following are the members of the faculty: Dr. B. G. Copeland, dean; Dr. w. B. Fulton. secretary; Dr. l.. A. Crumley, Dr. M. A. Copeland, Dr. c. A. Merrell. Dr. F. T. Glass. Dr. N. c. Glass, Dr. Meta T. Haley. Dr D. J. Ponceler, Dr. Hammond Turner, pr. J. E. Frazier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
MASS MEETING IS
 HELD AT EAST LAKE
CITIZENS WANT A BROADER CHARTER, WITH STREET AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

East Lake, April O.-(Special. )-The cit izens of East Lake assembled in mass meeting at Hunts hall tonight and had quite an interesting session. A number of the candidates for different offices ex- pressed themselves on matters of public interest. Prof. Edward Brand was in the chair.
 Following Is a list of those who spoke. J. w. Hargrove, candidate for Board of Education from the Third ward; Prof. w. Blassingame. principal of the public school; W. A. Williams candidate for al- derman from the Second ward; Dr. J. H. Finch, candidate for alderman from the Third ward; D. E. McLendon, candidate for alderman from the Second ward Tom Jones, candidate for alderman from the First ward. and Judge E. J. Robinson, present Mayor and candidate for re-elec- ton.
 Professor Blassngame made strong talk outlining the conditions existing in the school at the present time. and clos ing with the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting appoint within the next five days a committee of three citizens consisting of Prof. Edward Brand. chairman; Major William Hunt and one other. to consider the matter of taking steps looking to the purchase of additional play grounds for the school children in the East Lake pub lie school"
 As the close to short but spirited ad- dress, in which he brought out the limi- tatt ae fha cit .,I,o rfa a nd ha inQ- bility of the citizens to make certain needed local improvements, Jospeh H. Montgomery presented and moved the adoption of the following resolutions:
 Be 1t resolved by the citizens of East Lake in mass meeting assembled,
 T. That municipal sanitation and street and sidewalk Improvements for our town are things of necessity.
 70 That laws to enable our town to se- sure the blessings that these things would bring us are imperative.
 "3 That to the end that these improve ments may be secured to us, the chair man of this meeting Is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of not less than twenty five whose duty 1t shall be to devise ways and means to secure for us needed legislation in these premises.
 A. That it shall be the duty Of said chairman to appoint this committee with in ten days after Monday, May '.
 ''5. That the question of Legislation and legislators for our town in this behalf shall be vested in said committee.
 ''6. That the chairman of this mass meeting shall be chairman of said com mittee."
 These resolutions were also unanimously adopted by the meeting. and after the dis posal of a few other minor matters il was adjourned. subject to the call of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
FIELD AND SEED
 DAY IN HOUSE
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  hollow horn and hollow tail," but took away from the farmer the few seeds that he every year looked forward to receiv- ing.
 Monumental Thieves" , Mir Trimble of Kentucky said that among the commercial thieves" of the country the seed men would take high rank.
 MT. Burleson of Texas said that the honest farmers of the country were against the free distribution of seeds. It was a form of petty graft which they were tired of, and the grange and farm journals of his district had openly advo- cated the discontinuance of seed distri- button.
 The debate on seeds might have contnu- ed indefinitely under the animal indus try item if Mr. Wadsworth had not made motion putting stop to the debate which was carried on division by vote of 97 to G.
 When the paragraph relating to the bu- reau of plant industry was reached MT. Candler of Massachusetts said he had re- ceived numberless requests from his con- stituents asking for the yearly quota of seeds.
 If the free distribution of seeds Is graft" he said. then the graft began in 1865 and has been continued every year since"
 MT. Lilly of Connecticut read letters from his constituents. some asking for Shropshire sheep, Durham bulls and pos tage stamps and cash instead of the seeds he has been sending out since he came to Congress- The reading of these letters again plunged the House into disorder and confusion and 1t was only through the efforts of the chairman of the committee. Mr. Foster of Vermont. that some sem blance of order was restored.
 ''I am one of Williams democratic kids" was the way Mir. Ellerby of South Carolina began his maiden speech in the House. free seeds being his theme. Efforts were made to continue further consideration of the bill, but on motion of Mir Wordsworth the committee rose, the vote being ST against IS.
 At 45O p. m. the House adjourned until tomorrow at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
AMERICANS ARE
 AGAIN SUCCESSFUL
TEAM FROM THE UNITED STATES IS CONSIDERED BEST IN THE WORLD AT OLYMPIC GAMES. CREEKS GOOD sPoRTsMEN.

Athens, April 9O.-America's athletes again had day of remarkable success In the Olympic games Pilgrim, Lightbody, Friend, Leayitt and Bonhag sharing the honors. The American team is considered here as being probably the best all- around combination in the world The 5O0-meters race tomorrow is likely to fall to them, together with the hurdles. The general hope is expressed that the Mara thon race, the great national event, will go to the Greeks, who have shown them selves good sportsmen.
 The King and members of the royal family again were present at the Stadium in the afternoon. The first event. the 400- meters race, was won by Paul H. Pil- grim, Pastime Athletic club, in faultless style. Another fine race, the 15O0-meters, was won by James D. Lightbody of the University of Chicago.
 In the 15OO-meters walking match, George N. Bonhag Irish-American Ath- letc club, won; Spiegler. Austrian, and Wilkinson, English who were leading, being disqualified for running.
 The running high jump was dragged out at great length, and eventually was adjourned until tomorrow.
 In the tug-of-war the Germans beat the Austrians and the Greeks beat the
  ping frantcally throughout the contest.
 In the final 4OO-metres race, Paul Pill grim. New York Athletic club, won. Time B 1-5 seconds. Lieutenant w. Halswelle. England, was second. Time, 53 4-5 sec onds. Nigelbarker, Austria, was third.
 In the final of the 1500-metre race to- day, J. D. Lghtbody, Chicago university. was first. McGough. England. second. and Hellstrom, Sweden. third. Time, minutes 12 seconds. Lightbody won by half a yard.
 It was a wonderful race, with neck and neck finish. Lightbody won by half a yard The same distance separated sec ond and third man.
 In the prelimlnaries for 12-metre hur- dies. the first heat was won by Hugo Friend Chicago university. Time 1874 sec onds Bunker, Germany, was second
 The second heat was won by R. G. Leayitt Williams college (Williamstown. Mass) Molinie France, was second.
 The third heat was won by A. H. Hea- ley. England Time, 131z seconds Sigonis. a Greek. was second
 Tn the semi-fnals, hurdles, Bunker, German was first. Time. 171s seconds. Molinie France. was second and Sigonis. Greece was third. The finals in the hur- dles will be run tomorrow
 In the hop-step-and-jump, O'Connor' England was first, with IA metres oo ceh- timetres.
 Leahy England was second, 13 metres 9S centimetres, ana Cronin was 'hlru' To metres centmetres.
 Tho 1900 metres walking match was won hv George L. Bonhag, Irish-Amerf- can Athletic club. Time. ' minutes 12s< seconds. Linden. Canadian. was second. and Spetiotis, Greek, third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Government Prepared.

The public observes these final prepara- tions with mingled feelings of satisfaction and apprehension. The presence of the army and the Notifications convinces the citizens that the government is amply prepared to repress disorders, but at the same time the better element Is apprehensive that anarchists will profit by the situation and all outrages similar to those It Argenteull, where bombs have been exploded.
 Comparative calmness prevailed through out the day in laborng circles. Many trades unions met and resolved to par ticipate in the demonstration for eight hours. The police keep strict watch on the labor exchange. preventing assemblies In the vicinity. but not interfering with the members of the various unions. The police privately warned the labor off cials that violent speeches would be im- mediately suppressed.
 Provincial reports also show general quietness.
 Lieut. Tisseraud de Lange created con siderable excitement this evening when at meeting of 2000 people at the labor exchange. he mounted the platform in full uniform and spoke in favor of the socialists He pleaded with the workers to remain calm tomorrow. He said the army did not desire ia conflict with brother Frenchmen
 Replying to a question from the crowd whether the troops would fire. Lieutenant de Lange replied in the negative. This was greeted with prolonged applause.
 The lieutenant was arrested immediate ly after he left the platform and lodged in prison. He probably will be court martialed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
VIRGINIA GIRL ASSAULTED. Neqro Is Arrested and MiIiNry Called
 to Prevent lynching.

Richmond, Va, April 30.-Miss Lena Rogers, daughter of Rudolph Rogers. of King George court house. was criminally assaulted today by Gabriel Battaille. a negro The latter was promptly arrested and lodged in. jail, but excitement is run ming high in the community, and 1t was thought advisable to call for military aid Captain Rowe and his company from Fredericksburg arrived this even ing and placed guard around the jail This will be maintained until matters quiet down.
 It is feared that an attempt will De made tonight to storm the Jail and lynch the prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Fruit Growers to Meet.

Macon. Ga. April 30.-A meeting of the Georgia Fruit Growers association has been called for May 10 at Macon to dis cuss the gathering and shipping of the fruit crop this season. This body has a membership of nearly 400 growers in Geor- gia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Caro- lima. and this will be the last meeting be- fore the fruit crop is gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Decision Affirmed.

Washington. April 3O.-The supreme court of the United States today decided two cases brought against William H. Stake, trustee for C. R. Baird & Co., banlSrupts of Roanoke, Va, involving the question of preference claimed on account of claims made by creditors within four months prior to the bankruptcy proceed ings. The circuit court of appeals decid- ed in favor of Staake and todays de- cision affirmed that finding The opinion was by Justice Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Senator Morgan's Bill.

Washington, April 3O-Senator Morgan today introduced bill providing that the canal to be constructed across the isth- mus of Panama shall be with locks, through the highlands and Culebra and Emerpidor. for a distance of about eight and half miles, tc be connected with sea-level connections at each end by means of locks to be located in the vi- cinity of Obispo and Mirafiores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends of the late John sW. Snow are invited to attend funeral services to be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at No. 1916Ls Fourth avenue. Interment in Wal nut Grove cemetery, North Bessemer car line. The following are requested to act as pall-bearers: Active, Henry B. Gray. George Eubank. Walter Moore, Joseph s. Smith, John Leedy. August Schllinger. H. Abel and A. J. Camp. Honorary, w. B. Leedy, Nat Hawkins, M. A. May. Frank P. O Brien E. J. Smyer and John Towers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01

Catholic Bazaar.-A bazaar for the benefit of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows opened most auspiciously last night in the parish hall in the rear of the church. A large crowG was in at tendance, and from all indications there will be another large crowd to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01

Forfeit Posted.-Charles Leonhardt has deposited with the business de- pertinent of The Age-Herald his check for $25, as his forfeit in the wrestling match arranged by the Birmingham Athletic club, between Hackenschmidt and Leonhardt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
CITY ITEMS

Catholic Services.-May devotions In honor of the Blessed Virgin are held at St. Paul's daily at 6 D. m. At the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows the May devotions are held after mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
MT. Ponceller Talks.

MT. Ponceller Talks.
 MT. Ponceller said
 Before we proceed with the exercises 1t will not be amiss to say few words about the history of the college. It's his- tory Is in epitome the history of Bir- mingham, for 1t, too, has had its back sets, has travelled the rocky road to sue cess. Three years ago some gentlemen met in an office down town and went down into their pockets and paid their contributions to rehabilitate the Brming- ham Dental college. Without protiht or price they pledged themselves to make of 1t one of the best dental colleges on southern soil.
 "The college building on Fifth avenue and Twenty-fourth street Is worth S25,OO0, and this year we enrolled and matricu- lated over fifty students Next year we will have hundred.
 pr. j. w. Stagg.
 Dr. Stagg was introduced. He said in part: Tt Is always an especial pleasure to speak when an institution of any type of learning has its commencement, for 1t means that the world is going to have some better workmeN. It is hard to tell what to say, so many thoughts crowd into your mind. Here are four graduates who think they know more than they will find out later that they know. They nave nara road 10 trdVel. But nard work is the secret of success That re- minds me of story about a milkman who stopped at a branch one morning. He dipped up two frogs with the water One of them looked around and saw so much milk that he lost heart and went down. But the other frog kept kicking away with all his might and legs and when the milkman reached the end of his journey and opened his pail he found a frog sitting on top of can of butter. You can't drown a frog like that. That is the kind of kicking that wins out
 Much Work to Do.
 There never was a time when there was so much work to do as now; there never was a time when the world needed men who had their heart in their work as now.
 .'I suppose great deal of tho misery of people in the past was due 10 the fact of the inefficiency In this line. Progress is due to better equipment and the dead earnestness with which men go at it. men who know what they want and whose life is their work. You have de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01

Vulcan signs are the cheapest and best by the man who painted him-Hermitage, of course, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01

Ladies' AuxiIiary.-The next regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors will be held Wednesday afternoon in their hall, Second avenue, between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets. Bust ness of importance will come up at this meeting, and a large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
COMMENCEMENT OF
 DENTAL COLLEGE Four Graduates Received Their
 Diplomas Last Night DIR. STAGG THE ORATOR
Thirteenth Commencement of the Bir mineham Dental College Attracts Good Crowd at the Jefferson
 Theatre-The Programme.

The Birmingham Dental college held it's thirteenth commencement exercises last night in the Jefferson theatre.
 In the absence of the dean, Dr. B. G. Copeland, D. J. Poncelor, occupying the chair of dental jurisprudence, delivered the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery to the following graduates:
 J. P Neville of Decatur, l.. M. Bar rell, Bessemer J. E. Gowan, Koscusko, Miss; T. H. Bass, Greenville. Below Is the programme of the evening:
 Music ........................... Starlight Prayer ................. pr. J. w. StaSg Music ........ Morning, Noon and Night Address to Graduates. .Dr. John w. Stagg Music, Ballad, Iris All I Ask,'....
 ....................,..... Cornet Solo Conferring Degrees. .........By the Dean Musc-( (Selected) ..........................
 ................P Popular Humpty Dumpty Valedictory By Dr. J. E. Gowan