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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Photograph for Primitive Man.

From the London Echo.
While on visit to the little known
transtana districts, the governor of Brit
ish East Erica recently gave a phono-
graph concert to the natives He found
that these concerts had a great effect in
promoting good understanding with the
wild and primitive people. While the
governor was in the Kenia forest great
difficulty was experienced in persuading
the natives to approach the white men,
and it was only by means of the phono-
graph that they were induced to leave
their retreat. On the first occasion when
they did so the sound of a bugle call so
terrified the warriors that they bolted like
rabbits. "a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
A MODEL BANK.
Exhibit viii Show Financial Advance
ment of Negro Race.

Norfolk, Va, April THE advancement
of the colored people in the financial
world is to be graphically portrayed in
connection with the negro exhibit of the
jamestown exposition by the United Or
der of True Reformers. of which Rev.
William L. Taylor of Richmond, Va, is
president. The headquarters of this or
der is at Richmond, where it operates a
BANK department store. theatre and a
real estate exchange, in addition to an
old folks home and an industrial insti-
tute. The organization embraces a men,
bership of $4,000 negroes, scattered
throughout the land, and many of the
subordinate fountains" as the branches
are called own valuable property in their
respective communities.
On the six-acre tract of land allotted
to the negro exhibit the True Reformers
will erect substantial building, and
throughout the exposition season will
have in complete operation a model
bank with a safe deposit attachment and
all the machinery staff of officers and
appurtenances of a first-class metropoli-
tan banking institution. They will han
ole the money Oh tne COMPASSIONATE S, cdSH
checks, issue money orders, drafts, bills
of exchange, receive deposits from Wis
itors and employees, take care of the val
uables of persons who may not wish to
carry them around. and, in short, trans
act regular banking business for the
convenience of all who may require such
service. The True Reformers' bank at
Richmond is one of the strongest in the
country, and during the panic of 1898
supplied a goodly part of the money that
enabled the city officials to bide over the
stringent period and promptly meet the
obligations of the local government r
r. t,ill of Richmond, Va, is cashier of
this bank. This display will be typical
of the thirty-three similar institutions
conducted by negroes in various sections
of the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
FOUR IN RUNAWAY.
Wheel Comes Off and All Are Thrown
to Pavement.

Two white men with their ladies who
went out for ride yesterday afternoon
came TO a sad accident before they had
driven fifteen minutes. The horses were
hitched to a two-seated rig, and at
Ninth avenue and Twenty-first street
they became badly frightened.
Dashng up the street, they managed to
wrench the wheel off and in few mo-
ments it fell to pieces. Ladies and men
were dumped out with crash in the mid
die of the street, but luckily, beyond a
few torn dresses and slight bruises the
party escaped uninjured.
The carriage. which belonged to Fies
& Sons, was torn up badly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Bitten Bv Six Docs.

Tulsa, I. T., April Mrs. Chauncey
Owens, prominent society woman, was
dangerously injured here today by bites
from six ravenous dogs, which were fight
ing. She was bitten in dozen places.
1t Is feared that the dogs may have had
hydrophobia. All of the dogs were killed.
Chief of Police Bader and son, Herbert,
are in the Pa5teur institute in Chicago
taking treatment for hydrophobia, re-
ceiYed from dog bites two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
postpone OPENING Bids.

Chattanooga, April 7.-(Special-)-The
officials of the Chattanooga Terminal
company announce today that the time
for opening bids for the erection of the
new passenger station has been postponed
until May /. No reason for the postpone
ment is assigned. 1t is understood that
fourteen contracting firms, only one OF
which is a local concern, will present
bids. The new depot will cost approx
matelY x5O00G0 when completed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Robert SchoIz Injured.

Chattanooga, April 7.-Robert Scholz,
millionaire soap manufacturer and tan
ner, was thrown from his buggy this
morning and received injuries which will
certainly prove fatal within few hours.
Hemorrhage of the brain was caused by
the force of the fall and the physicians
pronounce his recovery impossible. Mr.
Scholz came here as young man from
Saxony without money and started a
small tannery, which rapidly grew to it's
present dimensions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Neoro confesses to Murder.

Nose HUMPHREYS was arrested last night
by Policemen Hambright and Dougherty,
charged with murder, and the negro i'm
medately confessed the crime. He ad-
mitted having shot and killed George AL
len on the first Sunday in September.
When arrested he was with the dead
mans wife. The murder occurred al
Coleburg, and attracted some notice on
ACCOUNT of the brutality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
FULL PROGRAMME
FORCOMMENCEMEN7
Sermon Will Be By Rev. James
{. Vance of Newark
BEGINS SUNDAY, JUNE 2
The Alumni Grafton viii Be Made
BY Champe S. Andrews of New
York-Large Attendance
Promised.

| Auburn, April 7.-(Special 1.-The pro-
gramme for the approaching commence
ment at the Polytechnic institute has been
completed and promises most interest,"
| ing occasion. The number of alumni who
have indicated their intention to be pres
ent breaks all previous records.
! Following is the programmes:
Sunday, June 3 II a. M. commencement
sermon, the Rev. James l. Vance D. D..
! Newark, n. j.
! 8 p. M, Y. M. c. A. address, the Rev.
James l. Vance, Newark. N. J.
! Monday June 3. II a. M, Junior class
orations.
$50 D. M, review of battalion by his
| staff
S p. m., festival of lights.
| p. M. alumni banquet.
Tuesday. June A. 10 a. M, alumni ora.
| ton, Champe S. Andrews, New York
! City.
p. M, inspection of laboratories and
+ experiment station
! $50 p. M. competitive company and in
! dividual drill.
| p. M, address before literary societies,
! C. e. de la Moriniere, Spring Hill COL
! lege, Mobile.
| Senior class orations.
! Wednesday, June 6, 10 a. M, commence
ment address, E. B. Craighead. LII. D.,
! president Tulane university.
| Comforting degrees by president.
John T. Withers, one of the leading
landscape architects of the United States,
! spent two days at the college in con-
nection with the president inspecting the
grounds and buildings with a view to To-
eating the proposed new buildings and the
further identifying of the grounds. Mr..
| Withers has his offices in New York City,
and is just now one of the leading au-
| thorities in connection with the James,
| town exposition grounds He went over
! the large typographical map of the college
! grounds and made full report or the
situation. He expressed himself as highly
pleased with the campus and grounds as
! they now exist, and anticipates that his
proposed scheme when worked out from
year to year will result in one of the pref
test college landscapes in the United
| States.
| Through the courtesy of the Western
| Union Telegraph company and the South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany the Alabama Polytechnic institutes
physical laboratory now receives direct
|
from washington, noon, from the Naval
| observatory.
| The Rev. J. E. Ward has accepted a call
| to the Presbyterian church at this place.
He is a native of North Carolina and is
/ graduate of Davidson college. He was
warmly welcomed by a union meeting
of all the congregations of the town by
cordial addresses of welcome, delivered
| by the Rev. Mr.. Cornell of the Methodist
| church and the Rev. Mr.. Edwards of the
Baptist church.
| Prof. c. l.. Hare, who for many years
| has been a most efficient member of the
| chemical staff at Auburn, has been ten
dered the position of chief chemist for
the Cuba experiment station. The posi-
ton is one of great profit and trust, and
Mr.. Hare's selection is high tribute to
| his scientific standing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
TWO NEGROES MURDERED.
Man Is Put on Track and Woman
Shot in Chest.

Two negroes met their death in and
near Birmingham last night by foul
means. Charley Doland was murdered
and placed on the Belt line railroad,
while Matte Cory, woman, was shot
II cold blood
The body of the old Roland negro was
md early yesterday morning at Ave
f and Seventh street, and the police
rtment was notified. Policeman Nix
lded. and found the body carved
two, where it had been run over.
head was a cash where he had
and a bullet hole in the hear.
evidently murdered and then
the track. Other negroes state
rs last seen at Q o'clock Sat
when he was sober. Coroner
lie an Investigation, but the
known.
was at Collegeville, near
am. George Miles
ell with the Cory woman,
times in the chest with
is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Rev, John johnson Dies.

Charleston, s. c., April REV. John
Johnson, d. D., Ii. D., rector Emeritus
of st. Phillips church, major of engineers
in charge at Fort Sumter during the
siege of the sixties, author of THE De-
Tense of Fort Sumter and other histori-
cal works, died tonight at the age OF ~
years. He leaves a widow and several
sons and daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
TWO Women Are Drowned.

Ii Paso. Tex. April 1.-TWO women
were drowned by the breaking of a res
ervoir dam at San Ramon, San Jaisco
One woman was cast on the bank by the
water and saved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Schooner Ashore,

Norfolk Va, April THE schooner
Laura L. Sprague, Captain Pierce. of
Marblehead. ran ashore near here today.
She carries a crew of about seven men.
Late advices are that life savers have
succeeded in getting ashore all the
schooner's crew.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
.AY HOWARD.
~ Wants Revenge for
ner Defeat.

spril 7.-(Special. )-Grant
ating everything coming
diamond this season.
arranged with Howard
being anxious to even
Z severe drubbing they
toward on the grid~on
angham.
nd the University of Ten
m strong. although neith-
any real hard PROPOSE
with on the diamond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Important Meeting Of creche.

This morning at II o'clock there will
be a very important meeting of the
Creche at the Mercy Home. All members
are urged TO be present, as thi0 is the
annual meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08

Attractive ads. are Illustrated. Lei
ste 0awk make your illustrations.
Ace-Herald Building. NV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08

Baseball matinee at same old
place, over Apollo Billiard
Parlors, 1915 Second avenue.
Admission 5 cents. Plenty of
electric fans: comfortable seats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08

Baseball matinee at same old
place, over Apollo Billiard
Parlors, 1915 Second avenue
Admission 3 cents. Plenty Oh
electric fans: comfortable seats
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08

Prof. c. l.. Hare, who for many years
has been a most efficient member of the
chemical staff at Auburn, has been ten
dered the position of chief chemist for
the Cuba experiment station. The posi-
ton is one of great profit and trust, and
Mr.. Hares selection is a high tribute to
his scientific standing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08

Through the courtesy of the Western
Union Telegraph company and the South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany the Alabama Polytechnic institutes
physical laboratory now receives direct
ly every day the time signals sent out
from Washington, noon, from the Naval
observatory.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Draplnu for Blouses,

Many handsome blouses Of soft silk
are draped with rare old hchus. A
stunning n Of gorgeous length over
a nile green liberty satin blouse, ar.
ranged so that 1t falls down over the
shoulders and tops of the sleeves, Is
held at the waist line by the girdle
under which 1t passes. The ends reach
nearly to the hem Of the skirt. One
OF the recent fancles Ia to dye the
lace scarf to match the blouse with
which 1t is to be worn. These are also
frequently seer worn v e fine white
lace or lingerie blouses. 1t is these
little accessories that make the house
blouses attractive. For an informal
afternoon tea there is nothing that
quite equals a pretty little separate
blouse. AS much elaboration as one
desires may be layished on the fancy
blouse; this is why the average won.
an is loath to see It pass out of ex.
%istence.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
AnmaHktng nj thr
Sympathetic
BY ISABEL BRooKH-ALDER.

their chief support in the harsh battle of life is the reassuring remem-
brance that "Kind hearts are more than coronets" But subsequent OBJ
servation would undoubtedly prove that only a few OF them are SO irwin
chilly dependable in their own line of excellence Is they profess to be-
lieve and would have us imagine.
Many a time and oft re we, their associates, brought up with a
sudden shock of discriminating surprise at finding that their renowned
sympathy is not nearly so comprehensive as we had charitably conjectured.
Some memorable instances of the failure Of the credited "sympa-
thetic' person to act up to a privately erected standard must be fresh in
the experience of every world-citmn; in fact, they flock to the mind, not
single spies but in battaions, to tear down from its proud emincnce that
too boasful ensign.
There is, for instance, The chairman Of a certain society for the bene-
fit of the distressed, a man whose eloquence moves wealthy rogues and
arrogant despots in various walks of life to most unexpected benevolence;
a man who-beholding the enormous success of his unremittng labors
on behalf of the poor creatures to whom he is pleased to devote his fine
mental endowment-cannot fail to congratulate himself on his fitness
for the post he holds with such disinction-and, incidentally, with a
solid emoument. Surely he Of all men may blameslessy pose as the
human embodiment of sympathy!
But apply to his office underlings, his clerks paid at the lowest rate
practicable for their retention, who in case of q few days absence from
their desks through illness find their months salary locked of the mser-
able sum for which they have not actually toled. Small sympathy
there for the needy invaids difficulty in paying for medical treatment
and necessary remedies! But it is emnently typical Of the man-of
him who insists on the constant presence of his meek little wife every
evening whilst he obscures his august person by outspread newspapers
and almost impenetrabe clouds of smoke, in spite Of the fact that long
hours Of silence bore her. and the smell Of tobacco makes her head ache
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
PRETTY IN CROCHET
WORK FOR THE AFTERNOON AT
HOME.
Lace Leaves and Spray a Pretty
Decoration for Table or Chair
Easy to Make by Follow.
ing Directions.

First Leaf-F1fteen chain stitches,
turn and work a half treble In the
eighth from hook, one chain n
treble in next, one chain one double
treble I'm next, one chain one double
treble in next, one chain one treble in
next, n chain one.half treble in next,
one chain, and catch to the end stitch
with single crochet.
Second Leaf-Eighteen chain. a half
treble in eighth from hook, one chain
one treble In next, one chain one dou-
BILE treble in each of the next Ave,
working the third double treble a lit
tie longer than the others; one chain
one treble in next. one chain one
half treble in next, one chain one sin
gle chochet in end stitch.
Third Leaf-Twenty chain, a half
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Blouses for GROWING Girls.

A wise mother will never lose sight
OF the fact that the best designs for
growing girls Of the so-called awkward
age are those which are the simplest.
Those which allow the freest possible
movement are advisable. One little
dress which would be pretty made OF
any wooden goods, which is plaid
checked or striped, is made with the
skirt in one piece, straight. It may
either be gathered or plated as pre-.
ferred. The waist is a blouse waist,
which is made without tucks or trim.
ming OF any kind. except for a little
pocket Of the material. which may be
stitched to the left OF the waist.
The sleeves are medium full and are
full length. The bottom OF the
waist Is hemmed and has a draw
string in 1t to tie around the waist.
A little collar Of linen made In the
Buster Brown style freshens and
brightens the dress. though this may
be made of white serge, flannel or
cashmere, and be attached to the
waist. A little bow tie Is worn
with IL.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

ATHRONE in
PERIL
One Of the Twelve Stories Of Solomon.
BY THE HIGHWAY AND BYwAY-
PREACHER
N

. "Then AdoniIah the son Of
! Haegith exalted himself. -. And
I Adonijah feared.". ."He that
, exalteth himself shall be
! abased," Ten centuries before
! Christ spoke these words the
! truth found expression In this
. man AdonIjah.
/ Adonijah reached high but he
! fell low, because his seeking was
I centered in self.
. Mans order is seek fret the
! things Of self. Gods order is
seek first the things Of God and
! all else that ls for mans good
! will be supplied by God.
J But Adonijah was not only
! selfish In his ambition, he was
! short.slahted. He did not look
. far enough to see that the hand
, Of God was guiding and deter.
) mining the destinles Of human
! lives. II never occurred to him
. that perhaps God had other
! plans for the kingdom Of Israel
: than those which oentered about
/ his own person.
Z II 10 a great discovery which
J the human heart makes when II
{ comes to see that after all each
! human life is but a cog In the
! wheel Of Gods mighty purpose
J for the world. What folly that
: man should think that he can
: lit himself by Tel human
! agencies to a place which In the
J purposes Of God 10 to be filled by
! another. But the s~elf-seeker for.
: gets God. And this proves a snare
! to his feet and a peril to his
) very life.
It 10 a narrow vision, Indeed,
! which 10 bounded by the circle
I Of seIflnterest, and ambition.
} In the danger which threat.
! ened, David acted with his old
: time promptItude and visor. De-
! lay would have been perllous.
) Reused out Of his stupor by the
call Of duty, the aged king imme-
! diateIy set the processes at work
J by which the Divine will was to
. be wrought out. Adonljah
! thought He was as good as dead.
! In fact the aged king had ceased
to take any interest In affairs,
/ but II 10 wonderful how the call
) Of God can rouse the soul and
! revive the tagging energies and
J faculties. He gives new life and
strength 20 those who have work
I to do for him. II needed but the
words Of Bathsheba: "Thou
|. swarest by the Lord thy God" to
I quicken In David that old spirit
! Of loyalty and obedience to the
! Divine will which had been q
ruling factor In all hIs life. II
beautifully illustrates the truth
I that where the current Of life
I has flowed Godward Il will con-
. tlnue to do 30, even when the
I physical and mental faculties are
IN the decline.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
KIND CRUELTY
By JUDITH SPENCER
(Copyright.)

The doctors had agreed that 1t was
overwork, and that Percival Challoner
had narrowly escaped brain fever. So
they ordered him away and prescribed
two months Of rest-of perfect idle
ness.
His choice lay between the sea and
the mountains, and Challoner che g
the sea-. He had always hated fash
ionable crowds and counted himself
lucky in finding a picturesque yet not
over.popular spot upon the coast, and
in that place a piquant and charming
girl with whom he could spend long
hours In pleasant chat, and take his
morning walk along the shore.
The days were perfect summer
days; work, study, reading OF every
kind had been forbidden him, and SO
with nothing whatever to do and a
pretty and bright young creature Just
at hand, what could be more prob
able or more natural than for Chal-
Toner to fall in love?
Madge Winthrop was openly pleased
with his attentions, and II seemed
quite natural to her that they should
be much together since an elder gen.
GRAFTON of Challoners and Winthrops
had been close friends. But Chal.
Toner could see that while his feeling
for HIS fair companion quickly deep.
ened into love, her attitude toward
him continued to be that Of frank and
free good compradeship.
There was but n of Madge's
amusements in which he could not
share, and that was the sea bathing.
II was doubly a deprivation to him,
since he was an expert swimmer, and
also because Madge took to the water
like a veritable nymph of the sea.
But the physicians had said that this
exercise was too violent for him now,
and they had positively forbidden 1t.
One morning after a storm, when
the waters had a dark and angry look,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
MakInu Skirts.

The walking skirt Of this date is a
roomy one, though noticeably short,
and many are made Of heavy coating.
unlined, and trimmed with bands OF
lighter material. The stitched hem
Is again in favor and the walking skirt
will be seen with as many as II
stitched rows around the lower por.
ton of the dress. One new model
shows a shaped skirt with a seam
down the center front, though not to
the bottom of the skirt. This seam
is slightly followed and gives part of
the features OF a new Partisan skirt
In draped effect, only the sides OF the
front panel are straight and not gath,
cred. The skirts are wide and full,
though close fitting over the hips.