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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

With a total membership of more than 4O6.OOO In North America, the Young Mems Christian association is perhaps doing more for the mental. moral and physical elevation of young manhood than any other single organization in the world.
 Every department of the assoeiational work is directed to the saving, the pre- serving and the elevation of young men in every way possible, and the good that has been and Is being accomplished Is something wonderful
 Branches of the Y. M c. A. are being organized at every point in the country where young men can be reached to an advantage, and everywhere the work is carried 1t meets with warm response. Where branches cannot be established, missionaries are sent and the good in- fuences of this great organization are felt.
 Among Railroad Men.
 An especially great work is being done among railroad men and in the army and navy. These two departments of the as- soeiatlon are growing in number, finan- cia1 power and in moral influence
 The association gives these men the very social atmosphere that is desired. It Is not straight-laced or exacting in It's re- ligious demands on the individual, but through It's social features draws the young man gradually to fine respecta- bility, and finally in most cases to Chris tan allegiance.
 The association holds out to the boy and the young man everything he wants in the way of amusement and recreation but immoral extravaganza, and by the subtle influence of Christian morality that per meates every department of the work the young man is unconsciously convinced that he does not want the latter.
 Almost unconsciously the young man is won over to a moral and Christian life while he is being amused.
 Total Membership.
 In North America there are 1868 asso- ciations, with a total membership of 406,- 0OO, with buildings and real estate valued at S34, ,630 155. The association Issues no bonds for building purposes, but all inn provements are made on popular and oth- CT subscriptions The money raised last year on buildings and for other associa- tional purposes amounted to over $11,000,- 900.
 There are 23S9 general secretaries and other salaried officers, and it is stated that more than 300 trained men are need ed now to fill Desirable vacancies. Though two training schools, one at Springfield, Mass, and one at Chicago, are turning out large classes every year, 1t is diff-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
BIRMINGHAM Y.M.C C. A. SHOWS
 GOOD GROWTH IN FEW YEARS

for this work is considered as one of the best investments made by the com panies The moral and educational stand ard has been raised among the employees rendering them more fit for efficient ser vice. Sobrety insures greater security 10 life and property and for these reasons the railway officials do not hesitate to make large annual appropriations to the Y M. c. A. work.
 Tine Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has recently appropriated several thousand dollars in fitting up a branch of the Y. M. C. A. for the benefit of it's employees and the officials are said to be well pleased with the results already achieved. The quarters located near the car barn at Tenth street and Third avenue Is being enlarged to accom- modate the increasing demands and the officials of the company have signifled their intention to increase the appropria- ton already made. The employees seem to appreciate the interest shown in their welfare and the efficiency of service is oorrespondingly improved.
 Work In Birmingham.
 The success of the work of the r. M c. A. in Birmingham is very gratifying to the local officials.
 The present association practically had it's beginning three years ago. Prior to that time the Y. M. C A, ol Birmingham occupied the old First Meth odist church building at the corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue.
 When the building was torn away to make room for the Hotel Hillman, the association was unable to secure other suitable quarters and was allowed to dis band For three years there was no organ ization.
 On August 1, 1903 J. P Jackson, the present general secretary, arrived in Bir- mlngham and began the task of reorgan- ization at the instance of R. s, Munger, who had purchased a quarter block on Twentieth street for the association
 Mir. Jackson found among the old rec ords the names of 123 members who had been granted ovtenson cards at the time of the disbanE'og of the organization. He was able to fl. only nine of these mem- bers and the association was reorganized and opened with these nine members Sep- tember 22, 1903.
 ger, Secretary Jackson and others. the membership has been increased to sl1.
 Building Fund.
 Prior to Mr. Jaekson's coming to Bir- mlngham a building fund of s26,000 started by MT. Munger with $1O,0OO had been ais ed. This was increased to GOO. About a year ago the new building was com peted a a cost of $2S,0O0 This winter the officers hope to begin definite plans look ing to the erection of a $100,000 building fronting the present structure and on the ground occupied by the old frame building, which was the first home Cf the association under the new regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

The building completed and occupied last December is said to be one of the best constructed and most conveniently arranged in the United States. The swim ing pool in this building is said to be the best of the kind in America
 The work of the association in all de- partments is conducted in Birmingham by experienced men, and the succtss being achieved is a source of much qualification to the officers and members.
 The educational and physical training departments are receiving special care and good results are shown.
 The night and day schools are well at tended and are in charge of the best prac- tical instructors that can be secured There are in attendance on the var1ous classes 179 boys between the ages of r and r years.
 Educational Work.
 The special classes in the Y. M. c. A. are all in charge of men who are practical experts in the lines taught.
 John A. Miller of the firm of Miller & Martin, architects, is instructor in archi- tectural drawing. John P. Lind, city building inspector is instructor in Dian reading and estimating. w. c. Appleby superintendent of the Decatur Car Wheel works, is instructor in mechanical draw ing. D. E. Haisten, mechanical draughts- man for the Alabama Great Southe:u railway, is in instructor in blue print read ing. l.. E. Ryan, card writer and window trimmer for the Ferd Marx store, gives instruction in card writing, A. A, Lyon. principal of the South Highlands school, is instructor in arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Charles A. Brown, principal of the Henley school gives instruction nl English for Greeks. Thomas c. Young, principal of the Powell school, instructs the business boys class.
 New Department. A new department. that has just been added to the association is the employ ment bureau, in charge of J. s, Bridges. This is proving very helpful to worthy young men who come to Birmingham seeking employment. It Is a department that is also appreciated by employers seeking help.
 | MT. Bridges also has charge of the spa, l which is a new venture of the associa- tion, but which is proving popular at once. Many business men not members of the z. M. C. A. are taking their midday meals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

vices, and we hope to accomplish much good in this way.
 ''The physical training department un- der the direction of MT. Brown is grow ing in popularity, and is drawing many boys and young men from the streets and giving them healthfu and pleasing recreation. The educational department Is receiving special attention and much good is being accomplished.
 "The Y. M. c. A. offers the working man all the luxuries and conveniences or the millionaire's club at a popular price and at the same time throws about him an atmosphere of liberal moral and Chris tian influence that is not suited, but ap- peals to him for its very democracy
 Under these soothing influences he s made a better man, a moral man and c Christian man and. therefore. a better ser- want of the corporation that employs him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
BY WALTER HARPER.

with 36,0oO students. The total expense for educational work during the past year was s327,5O0. Receipts of the department was $2O5 300.
 One hundred and thirty-tive associations won 1906 international educational certih- cates and pass cards during the past year.
 The religious department consists of gospel meetings, Bible classes, shop Bible classes, meetings for boys and missionary meetings. The average weekly attendance on religious services of the association during the past year was 100000 men and boys.
 The physical department consists of gymnasium, baths, bowling alleys, ath-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

Corporations are not as cold blooded as they are sometimes branded. They are looking for sober men and are quick to recognize the value and worth of a Chris- tian man. Of course they are to a de- gree selfish in the matter for a sober man is more efficient service makes the saves money for the company, but this is a sehshness that Is excusable since every one concerned and the general pub lie is benefited.
 Almost all the large corporations are liberal in appropriations to the Y. M. c. A, and in some instances have high salaried men to look after the needs of their employees and who are instructed to work through the Y. M c. A.
 "The association Is undenominational: its great object being to help the young men of the country mentally, morally and physically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

hero, and seem to be pleased with the service, which Is unique in many respects. The customer waits on himself, and Is served with substantial viands in pleasing variety and at popular prices. The home like cookery appeals to those who have partaken of this feature of the Y. M. c. A.
 A. w. Brown, who Is said to be one of the most popular and successful physi- cal directors in the United States, Is in charge of the physical department, and he is planning an interesting campaign of sports for this winter. The gymnasium and swimming pool in this department are said to be the best equipped in the south. The pool is said to be the best in America
 In discussing the work of the Y. M. c. A. in Birmingham, J. P. Jackson, general secretary, said: "Snce the reorganlza- tion = I'd Birmingham Y. M. c. A. three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

years ago, it has had wonderful growth, and is accomplishing much in this district.
 Good progress is being made in all de- partments of the work, and the member ship is growing at an encouraging rate. From a membership of nine three years ago we have grown to 9l1, and the in- crease during the coming year promises to be exceptionally good.
 "The religious services are all well at tended and the good influences are being felt. The meetings for men that have been conducted at the Jefferson theatre for the three Sundays past by the Rev. E.. E. Hendrick assisted by the Rev. A. l.. Carter, have been largely attended, and much good has been done. We have had good results from the shop Bible classes begun in the manufacturing plants in Birmingham about year ago. The men seem to take great interest in these ser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

condition of that class of men. Every railroad in America with but one excep- ton is taking a live interest in the work of the association and appropriate large sums of money annually to assist in erect ing and furnishing buildings for the ac- commodation of their employees.
 Railroads Interested.
 It is contended by the high officials of many of the railroads In America that the thousands of dollars spent annually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

cult to secure enough men adapted to the work in the various fields.
 The work of the Y. M. C. A. is divided into departments, as follows: Education- al, religious, physical, social and mlscel- laneouS.
 Educational Department.
 In the educational department there are 701 reading rooms, with 3S,000 periodicals, costing about $4l 0O0 655 libraries, with over 600,OOO volumes; TOT educational lec- lures clubs, etc., and 401 special schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

letic fields and other like methods of recreation and physical training. This de- partment receives special attention and Is always in charge of expert directors who not only look after the physical but the moral health of those under them.
 The social and miscellaneous depart ment presents many features of interest and value to the members and are con- ducted on a high plane.
 In the railway branch of the Y, M. C. A. the work Is specially adapted to the
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15

San Angelo Fuel Company,
wood and coal. Phone 10. Al
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
Something to be warred Against.

The child labor evil is fast reach
ing a degree of Importance when
national legislation, or at least
national rec ignition, will become
imperative, Laws designed to
regulate or restrict the evil have
been passed by almost every state
legislature, but the indifference or
ignorance of officials supposed to
enforce the laws renders such leg
islation practically imperative.
The trouble has come from lack
of public interest, The people as
a mass have not understood or APP
preciated the real danger to the
nation and to the i II d i v d u a ]
bound to result from the working
of mere children for gain. The
subject has more in it than senti-
ment; it almost reaches the dig
nifty Of grave national peril
Woman's Home Companion.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
Letter to Z L. Loveiace.
San Angelo.

Dear Sir: Some people get dis.
appointed in painting; it doesn't
come.out as they thought it
would.
G. b. Edwards, of Edwards 81
Broughton, printers, Raleigh, n.
c., painted his house Devoe three
years ago he had used 30 gallone
paste paint before and bought 80
gallons Devoe. Had rs left.
Paste paint is extra thick
with white-wash
Mayor w w Carroll, Monti-
cello, Florida says: My painter
said it would take 80 gallons to
paint my house; it took 20 gal
Ions Devoe. His house is the
best paint job in town; and he
says Devoe is the whitest white Of
all white paint.
Jones q Rodgers bought 5 gal.
Ions Devoe to prime Mr.. Pratt's
house at Merkel, Texas. 1t paint
ed two coats
The reason for nobody guessing
lit e.e II o ugh Devoe is: they
learned in II bad school other
paints.
Yours truly,
+. w. DEvoE d Co.
II New York.
p. S. b. b. Hail Il Co. cell
,Iur mint
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
"Wizard of Wall Street" Co.'S.
Product tons.

1.-The Wizard of Wall street"
was presented at the Turn Nerein,
Friday night, by the company of
that name, to good audience.
1.-THE Wizard of Wall Street" is n
farce.comedy from beginning to
end, full of mirth provoking sit
uations and entanglements. This
is one of the strongest companies
that has ever visited San Angelo,
each member of the company do
ing clever work.
Saturday night "Faust" was
presented. This is n new and ex-
plunged version of the masterpiece
although the story is the same.
The Wizard of Wall Street Co. 8
presentation of this old story is
appreciable.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
Big RANCh=STOCK
DEAL IN CONCHO
Ranch of W. L. Parks, near Eden,
Brings $i38, 0OO.-Crothers
& White Purchasers

q White Purchasers.
The lG, G2O acre ranch and stock
of w. G Park IN Coucho county,
was sold Friday 10y Mr.. Parks to
Messrs W. d Crothers and G. r.
White, Of Brauy, through Mr..
Melton, Of BrndN. tor IL total con-
slderatlOn OF SlBS 600 This is
the biggest ranch and stock trans
action madr ~ West Texas in
several months
The ranch - located near Eden.
The live stock involved in the
deal amount To about 1850 head
Of cattle, including blooded stuff,
and 100 head Of stock horses. The
actual price per head of the live
stock 10 not known.
1t is understood that the owners
Of this fine ranch intend cutting
it up into small tracts for the col
oni2atioh OF small farmers, as the
land il very fertile and desirable
for growing crops.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15


day. Messrs Williamson and
Costoh are IN the tram service OF
the santa re and expect to be
rntnro r'"' VIZ
Miss Dottie Rhodes went TO
Ballinger Saturday TO visit Misses
muSg'e ana lone CocKrell LOT
~" ""y7'
W W. Sheppard. n prominent
travelling salesman of Dallas. was
u couhnieFc'"' N'siVor III 'he Guy
lhursuay'
Joseph Elder, Of Eldorado, re-
turned Friday afternoon from at
'"ho'hs the international '"ir "t
Gun Ah'on'o'
B. Is. Beakley and family, Of
Sterling City, passed through the
city saturday eh route to santa
anna on aVisit'
~ iSs Nose " i's"'l VINO mas preh
Nls'VInR WITS - o. Es'eS' u Vh's
t,IS, 'G rS,urheH 10 her nome III
pr"oY 'hurSoaV'
DIR. W. Z. Comm and wife,
VI Mcuregor' were 'IIors III tine
G,ty IasS W'ek, returning TO nc
"r'8or SATURDAY
John Rae, the well known
Schleicher county ranchman, was
in San Angelo Thursday and FRI
day after supplies.
Mrs j. II, Wpnms, wife of Rev.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
500 Reward, SIOO.

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased to
learn inst there j. ~ least one dreaded disease
that NrI"nc" has been uh" to cure N all it,
Stages ana That II Chtarrh Hairs CHtarrh
cure Is the only DuSitivc cure now known to
ne medical fraternity, Catarrh being II con
Stltutluihl disease, requires u constitutional
treatment. Halls 1utHrrh Cure il taken IN.
formally, acting directly upon the blood and
hnrouS surfaces Of tn" system thereby dcs:
ttnNinH Ia" foundation of the disease ana giy.
my me patient strength hy building up the
constitution ana assisting nature in doing It's
work. tn" prOpIirtuTS nav" 80 much faith in
IL ruralN" power, that they Oncr One Hun.
area Dollars Tor any cn~r that II fails tn cure.
send for list 81 test imOniulS
address T.. j. CHENEY Il co. TuicdO q.
Sold by all druggists i5u
TIkc Han = Family Pms for GunSi patton
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
Afternoon Train Five Hours Behind.

The west bound regular passen-
ger train 80, II, Thursday, was
about five hours late, due to main
line misconuections, and did not
arrive in San Angelo until about
q 80 in the evening.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15

B. f. Chamberlain for drug 3
,.....,. x,p.
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aV''e' ".ne''''''
ChriS' haSe'ste'', wei'V 10 i"'P"
""'"ro"y vi " '"''" "e"''
Eric Team, Of the % ranch,
was III 0"i' N"s''o '"S' WEEK
w. p. Baugh, OF Nigo, was in
San Angelo Thursday and Friday.
p. II. Robson, of Ozona, paid
business visit to San Angelo last
week.
II. Il. Slack went TO Miles
Thursday afternoon IN II short
visit.
Mrs Cotton. of Hamilton. Tex
as, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
~. Rust.
G.. w. belong, of Christoval,
wos q business visitor in fine CITY
lost waak
4 q Drvar and w,f. loft Sot
urd,v oftaruoon for Swnntwoter
on n visit.
Mira ! : Horton won't to HoI.
linper FRIDAY evening returuiny
Saturday. .
K IS Rurchett w,s in from
Christovol several DAVIS Inst w.nk
on business
7 NJ Rartrom or Iomot, w,.
nrosnectiug in this citv several
dovs last week
Miss Jessi. Shronsh,ra loft
Thursdov afternoon for Austiu.
to outer school
i n Dmolos q voung grocorv-
man of Miles was n visitor in SIM
Angelo last week
Mira " r Sbinua went ia
Lompasas Tburdav afternoon ON
81 visit To relatives
y c,. ..,,
returned To his home in Galveston
Thursday afternoon
- /
w. ~ F'"Vcl'Gi ""7 III T"' c'Vy
! div ON business visit
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~ E'7'teu '"'s' !" ~ O''o'"''
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oo+, ra,,ohn'o, v w." :" tha 81, :,
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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
TO THE ATHEIST.

Say you gat to hal weeth your talk
| gotta da troubla my own.
You please me by TAXA da walk
! wanta for sect here alone
Eth? Wat? Yes, s'pose am dumb
An so you no maka me wise
NO matter how moocha you com
For tryin' to open my eyes.
JUS s'pose my eyes dey are blind
So blind like you theenk dem to be
More beautiful theengs dey can find
Dan wat You are able TO see.
You want should tai you da sight
see wen | sect here alone?
You wanta for see? ALA right,
geeve you my eyes for your own
Com, look dere is beautiful girl,
SO sweeta, so good an 80 true;
All you are a keeng Of da worl'
To know dat she smila for you.
Now, see she ees geevin' her nan
Forevra da VITA to be
TO emo. gcod-for otheenga" man
Dnt no gooda man, Get ees me
Now-presto !--da peectura change
Da beautiful girl eesa gon';
Da man ees look olda an strange
An he ees JUS scrtn' alone.
But steel you can see weeth hees eyes,
So blind, like you say, an so dumb,
An angela up in da skies
Dat smila an wait teel he COM
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
This Is Not n Patent Medicine Ad.

San Angelo has II regular Bicy-
Gle doctor, located next door to
the North end of the Oakes street
bridge, Both simple and scen-
tihc methods used to bring sure
aud permanent relief. If any
thing gets the matter with your
bicycle take it to the only exclu-
sive bike doctor in the city.
Noah Smith.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15

See Lynn Bros. before buying
a sewing machine. They have
nearly every style, second hand,
but in good condition, and they
guarantee them for twelve
months. They will sell them
from 81 to $40.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15
Mother aud Brother Visiting =.

Mrs. Frances l.. Hornish aud
son, Robert S. lIoruish, of Pekin,
H., arrived in San Angelo last
Friday on "A visit to son and
brother, Maurice h. Hornish Of
this city. Mrs. Hornsh and son
expect to make San Angelo their
home.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1906-11-15

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, healthy action Of the bow
els without gripping. Ask your drug
gist for them DC.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-15

tee in any legitimate investigation.
To this end beg to submit this state
mCnt, and regret the occurrence. Very
respectfully, JOHN BLACK.
The governor notified the inVestigat-
ing committee of his action i'm writing
as follows:
June IL. 1906.
To Hon. ]. T. Hay, Chairman, Dis
pensary Investigating Committee, Co
lumbia, S. C.-Dear Sir: In further
reference to the Lyon Black encounter,
which matter was referred to me by
your committee l beg to make the fol-
lowing statement: Acting upon the
opinion of the attorney general, your
committee gave me sworn affidavits In
this case on June Z, and on June the
necessary papers were served on Mr..
John Black, directing him to appear
before me to show cause why he should
not be removed from office.
The hearing was held at my office to-
day, no one attending but Messrs. w.
B. Gruber and p. II. Nelson, counsel
for Mr.. Black The Hon. w. B. Cru
Der, at the hearing, handed me COM
munication from Mr.. Black, by me to
be transmitted to you, at the request
of Mr.. Black.
l beg to hand you herewith a copy of
this communication as requested, in
which Mr.. Black purges himself of
contempt of your committee. Acting
upon this statement, l have dismissed
the rule to show cause why Mr.. Black
should not be removed from office.
Respectfully, d. G. HEYwARD'
Governor.