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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
pr. w. E. MclIlwain Breaches Sermon
 at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, May 2S.-(Special)-Co mencement exercises of the State Normal school began Sunday at II o'clock with a sermon by Dr. w. E. McIlwnin, presi- dent of the Synodical college at Anniston
 The sermon of Dr. McIlwain was bril- liant. strong and logical and commanded the deepest attention of his cultured au- dience. His text was a most appropriate one being King David's dying admonltion to Solomon, Show Thyself a Man"
 The death bed scene was graphically depicted, the great solemnity of the oe- casion brought out the critical affairs in the state of the kingdom discussed, and the responsibility soon to devolve upon the coming ruler of the Jews emphasized. The preacher then applied the text as 1t touched those of the school who are about to go forth into the world to take respon- sible parts in matters of great importance to this day and time.
 He took the position that to show ones self to De a man he must essentially be one in fact and in deed, and not mere glittering pretense of one a sham which the world would sooner or later de- tect and repudiate, and this making of man, he said takes time. A wise man once said 10 q seeker of truth in this dl- rection that God took hundred years in the making of a majestic oak, but squash he grew in three months.
 Elaborating MT McIwain treated his subject under the following heads First, know your powers; second develop your powers; third. concentrate them upon and consecreate them to some great purpose: fourth, adopt the Bible as the only in- fallible guide, Christ as an example and religion as a motive in order to be able to form great standards of right for time and eternity. He stressed the necessity of one having convictions and the cour-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Bootblacks in Alleys.

Many citizens are signing petition, which is being freely circulated, asking the City Council to rescind it's action taken some weeks ago in reference to bootblaclx stands in the alleys of the city. It is understood that the miscel- laneous committee of the City Council has recommended the discontinuance of these stands and the object of the petl- tion is to prevent this action, if possible. Those favoFing the removal of the stands, led by Alderman Samuel N. Watson, argue that the copgregating around them of large crowds of negroes of all sizes and ages make it very nconvenient to passers- by, especially when the little negro boys get to scuffling in the alleyway. They maintain that this condition of affairs is in fact a nuisance that ought to be abated. The signers of the petition assert that the maintenance of good order and the prevention of the scuffling of the negro boys is within the province of the police department of the city government, and argue that there is no more reason for removing the bootblack stands on this account than for removing the steel mill because it makes the city smokey. The petitioners have a doughty champion in Alderman Ryrum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
GLASS DAY STATE
 NORMAL COLLEGE
WILL T. SALMON WINS THE GOLD MEDAL IN ANNUAL ORATORl- CAL CONTEST-THE EXERCISES ARE WELL ATTENDED.

Florence, May S.-(Special) )-Today was "Class Day" at the State Normal col lege and essays and orations by members of the graduating class were delivered in the presence of large audience. Out of a class of thirty-four the ten best essays and orations were selected and these were entered in the competition for the gold medal, wh<h is offered annually. The judges were M. w. Camper, the Rev. R. R. Harris of Trinity Episcopal church and w. H. Mitchell, and they rendered the decision in favor of Will T. samon. The programme of the exercises follows;
 Piano, (Valse, schuetD-Miss Alice Tweedy.
 Oration. "Value of C1assics'-H. B. Norton.
 Essay, "scott As a Story Teller Miss Hattie Bopland
 ouartette "Thou Hast An Eye of Blue"-Messrs. AlcCants, Hyatt, Newton and Johnson. ac
 Essay, why Cultivate the Aesthetc?" Miss Laura Hunt.
 Grafton, '"rhe Present lnvestgatiVe spirit'-Win T. sammon.
 Piano solo, "Fantaisie lmpromptu, (C'hopin)-Miss Rebl Powers.
 Essay. Music and Its Iniiuence'-M.ss Mary Desprez.
 Essay. Negro Folk Lore Miss Jessie Jackson.
 Chorus, .Forsaken" "--jlee club.
 Essay, Browning, an Appreciation - Miss Annie Powers.
 Oration ..NasteG Mental Energy ohm Kennedy.
 Piano solo, "Maide1 Wish, (Chopin- Miss Lena Vaughn. Awarding of medal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
RAISE TAX VALUES.
Advance Will Be From 10 to 15 Per
 Cent In Madison County.

Huntsville, May 2S.-(Special )-The tax values of Madison county must be raised on an average of from 10 to 15 per cent, according to the estimate of Judge J. J. Mitchell of the state tax commission. Judge Mitchell paid an official visit to this county yesterday and met the coun- ty commissioners by appointment. He delivered an address to them and told them that while all taxpayers were re- qured by law to give in the assessments on the property at 100 per cent of it's value, this Is not done and the average is about 60 per cent fin the state. He figures that Madison county's assessment is about 45 to 50 per cent and he told the commissioners that 1t must be raised to CO., %s
 The commissioners will hold special meeting to go over the tax bookks on next Monday. It is believed that most of the raises will be made on property owned by corporations. It appears to be the general opinion that the assessment of farm property and real estate, both urban and rural Is very near right and that the assessments on corporation property are too low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
POLICE HELD FUR
 UNDUE SEVERITY
Two Officers Are Suspended
 By Mayor Sugg
B00TBLACKS IN ALLEYS
Alderman Byrum Wants Them to Be Allowed to Resume Business. Other General News of
 Bessemer.

Ensley, May 2S.-(speclal.) )-some ex- shortly after noon today when Police offl- cers Hale and Crenshnw were taken drunken man along Avenue E to the city jail The man under arrest, whose name Is understood to be Brown, who is bar Der working in shop on Averue E. be- tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, had imblbed pretty freely of corn juice on Seventeenth street and was giving the officers a good deal of trouble in their efforts to carry him to the police station. Being a man of considerable weight. prob ably larger than either one of the officers who had charge of him, Brown made him- self rather q difficult bundle to handle by persisting in pulling back and refusing to step lively, and extending frequent in vitations to the officers to lay aside their clubs and fight him. When within half block of the city hall Brown made an effort to take Officer Hale's club from him. At this juncture the officer lost all patience with his prisoner. struck him a blow in the face with his fist wrenched his billy free and dealt him d stunning DlOW on Ile nestu WILL lH6 WtdPoiis DlOOQ flowed freely from the wound as the prisoner was carried to the city jail, where City Physician Robbins was called to attend him.
 The incident attracted quite a crowd of people, who seemed to be greatly in- dignant over the way Officer Hale had dealt with Brown. Mayor Sugg, who had been an eye witness of part of the affair, immediately suspended Officers Hale and Crenshaw. pending further in- vestigation of the matter. They deposited their badges and clubs in the warden's office.
 This is the second incident within the last week which, according to the opin ions of bystanders and eye witnesses, police officers have been to severe in dealing with men under arrest or in eff fecting an arrest, the first having hap pened a few days ago when Officer John Wren arrested man on the corner of Avenue E and Nineteenth street, who was found afterwards to be temporarily insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Differences May Be Settled.

Huntsville, May 2s.-(special)-A set. tlement of the differences between the New York-Alabama oil company and the Huntsville Public Service company is expected within the next few days The New York company owns the gas wells and the service company owns an ex- tensiye system of pipes and the two cor. porations fell out over the price of gas to be supplied for distribution to GUS toners. Negotiations are now in prog ress. looking to an agreement and if this is effected the people of Huntsville will enjoy the benefits of natural gas mucf sooner than if they had to wait until the New YorkAlabama company car lay it's own pipes throughout the city
 Joseph N. Ullman of Baltimore, attor ney for the New York-Alabama com pany, is here. arranging the new deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
School Closes at HaIeyviIIe.

Haleyville May 2S.-(Special)-The Haleyvile institute closed yesterday. Judge Roy of Jasper made an excellent speech at Il a. m.
 The exercises at night proved to be the best entertainment that Winston has ever had Prof. A. F. Lokey, w. A Bates and Miss Lula Phillips deserve much credit for their services at this place for the past year. Professor Lokey will leave for his home in Cleburne county on the 29th. Miss Lula Phillips will leave on the 29th for her home in Jackson. w. A. Bates will remain here and teach the public school at Center this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
INDIAN sALyE WORKS WONDERS


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 Write today. Address:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Mississippi Dentists Meet.

Meridian, Miss. May 2S.-(Special.)-T fourteenth annual meeting of the Missis- sippi Dental association convened here to- day with a large attendance from all parts of the state. pr. L. B. McLaurin of Natchez, president of the association. presided. The address of welcome was de- livered by Hardy Stone. Dr. L. G. Nesbit of Aberdeen responding. Following the annual address of the president the con yention proceeded to take up matters of interest to the profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
NEWS OF LIVINGSTON.
The Town Votes for Bond Issue of
 $2o,o0o.

Livingston May 8.-(Special. )-Work on the new brick bank building at Epes .s progressing nicely, the cornerstone was laid with imposing ceremonies on the 22d.
 An election was held here today as 10 whether the town of Livingston should issue bonds. amounting to s2O,ccO, for the purpose of building school building. It was carried unanimously with the excep- ton of one vote.
 The Epworth league met at the Meth odst Episcopal church Sunday afternoon with large attendance. The discussion was on David.
 Miss Bessie Sanderson or Birmingham Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Woods.
 Miss Maude Galloway, wno has been visiting in Birmingham, has returned home.
 Mss Mary Moore has gone to Florida to spend the summer with her parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
"country Kidv Is Presented.

"A Country Kid'' was presented at the Ensley opera house tonight under the auspices of the Tennessee club A large and appreclative audience showed it's ap- proval of the efforts of the players by frequent and spontaneous applause Mr. J. w Davenport in the title role was very amusing and entertaining. while MT. H. l.. Oppenborn as Frank Blandon and MT Mcdonald as Bill Taylor, the tramp detective, eliclted much praise for their clever work. Miss Malloch, Miss Jones and Miss Gould were also very inter esting i'm their respective roles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
PARTICULARS OF
 TALLADEGA CASE Two Negroes Attack Pearson
 With HatchetS WILLIAM IS WOUNDED Large Array of Defendants Appear In Mayors Court and Session Seeks
 Larger Quarters-Sde-
 walk Paving.
WILLIAM IS WOUNDED

Talladega, May 2s.-(Special 1.-The ad ditional particulars of the shooting in the Big Four building seems to be about as follows: The loan company repre- scented by C. N. Pearson had placed small loan with the Curry negroes, Will Ham and Orlando. In the endeavor to secure the collection of this there was some difference between the parties. The conversation occurred in the room or Pearson on the second floor of the Big Four building The two Currys were armed with lathing hatchets, and were quite near to Pearson, who was sltting at his desk One of the Currys, with bitter oath, advanced on Pearson eN- claiming as he applied a shoekhs hliie to Pearson that he wouldn't pay IL, anu brandishing his hatchet at the same tiiie' Without rising from his chair fearsoh' who Ia a mere youth, hastily pulled open a drawer. drew therefrom a pistol ana dred without rising. striking W1ll1am Ci,rrv in the stomach. The occupants or nearby rooms rushed in at the souau of the pistol and seized the partles' AZ soon as the facts could be explained lerqe number of the best citizens m the city offered to make bond Tor Pearsoh III case if became necessary. but the ofn- cers of the law after a nasty inVestlga- tion did not place Pearson under bond Warrants were sworn out Tor the 1uf- rvs, and Orlando Is in jail. Ihe other nus moi been incarcerated as yet because or his wound The two Curry negroes iiaNe A bad reputation in thls clly
 Sheriff Middleton went to Anniston yes terday and brought back Jerry Eistoh' charged with obtaining money under faIse nretenses. In default of a bond Terry was locked up. The transaction involved the borrowing of small sum from one of the loan companies oolhG business in the Big Four building
 Such was the array of defendants and witnesses in the mayors court yesterday morning that 1t was necessary to move out of the trial room of the chlel ol police into the regular hall or the eiey building This morning. however there was not such jam, although there were enough defendants to keep things rom stagnating. John Green, charged with wife whipping was assessed Sl0 and costs. A colored citizen named Hendrix also was mulcted S10 for having sh1ndy with L. colored lad" and a white man contributed $1O to the city treasury Tor indulging in the luxury of drunk and disorderly.'
 The cement sidewalks on North street are about completed, having been laid along the front of the J. M. Lewis place for about one thousand feet during the past week On this street the sidewalks are one mile in length on the north side. Later on the remaining portion of the south side of the street will be laid, the obstacle in the way of putting them down on that side now being the cross ing of the big ditch at the Simmons place The trustees of the Carnegie H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
PersonaI and General.

Mrs. H. G. Sargent of Russellville Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Tidwell, on Avenue F.
 Dr. w. W. McTyeire returned last night from Livingston.
 Mrs s. A. Eewell and daughter, Annie, of Montgomery are visiting Mir and Mrs. A. l.. Arnold at Palmer Terrace. Mrs. Arnold is Mrs. Sewell's daughter
 MT. Charles Williams prominent at torney of South McAlster. L T., was Tn the city today.
 A small fire started i'm Blacks barber shop on Avenue P tonight about o'clock, caused by the explosion of q gasoline stove The fire was extinguished before the arrival of the fire department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Conference at Louisville.

Louisville May 8.-Mr. Buckalew said late this afternoon that MT. Smith had de- clined to confer with him, sending him word that he did not think there was anything between the machinists and the railroad company that required adjust ment A meeting will be. held tonight be- tween MT. Buckalew and the local com mittee of machinists. at which the mat ter of a strike In the shops of the Louis vile and Nashville here will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
MACHINISTS ARE
 OUT ON A STRIKE
Walked from 1. 6 N, Shops,
 New Decatur, Yesterday
FIFTEEN MEN AFFECTED
The Strike May Involve Other Depart ments-Sheriff Is Called Upon,
 But Everything Is Or I-, derly So Far.

New Decatur, May S.-(Speeial )-Thls morning st 9 o'clock the union machin- ists employed in the Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops here laid down their tools and walked out on account of the failure of the railroad company to recog- nize the union.
 There were only fifteen machinists who walked out, as this was all there were in the shops at this time. During the past few weeks many machlnlsts have been discharged and others have quit Many of these have gone elsewhere and secured positions with other companies
 Just what action will be taken by the union men in the other departments of these shops is unknown at this time. but 1t seems to be the opinion that there will be a general strike.
 Many strike breakers have arrived and are sleeping in the shops where their meals are being served to them. No one. not even an employe of the railroad com pany is allowed to enter the shop gate without pass A few of the business houses, whose proprietors are in sym pathy with the union, refuse to sell any thing to the strike breakers.
 The officials in charge of the shops tel ephoned this morning for Sheriff Thomas
 
 not know what trouble might come from the strike Sheriff shipp went, but he went alone, taking no deputies with him. The men are orderly and have been all the time and no trouble is anticipated.
 Among those who struck this morning was the foreman of the round house.
 These shops employ about 2500 men and are one of the largest of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company.
 Big Cotton Deal.
 Luke Pryor. one of the largest cotton planters of Limestone county, has just sold to Harris Courtiny company of De- catur his cotton crop for the years 19o5- 1908, amounting to 300 bales. The price paid was 101h cents a pound, making the total amount paid over $2O.oo0.
 This is the biggest spot cotton deal that has been made in this portion of the state for some time
 Mir Pryors plantation is one of the most noted In North Alabama.
 Joe Wheeler Chapter, Daughters of the Confectionery, will give an enjoyable en- tertainment here for the benefit of the chapter on the night of June 3.
 The leading feature of the entertain ment will be an address by W. c. Frost on Jefferson Davis. the South and the War, from Southern Standpoint" Mrs. George D. Williamson will sing 'Tbe Bonnie Blue Flag" and thirty-four little girls will represent the states of the un- ion at the time of secession Eleven of these little girls will secede There will also be rendered the following: Instru- mental solo, by Prof. Tschudi. "Tenting Tonight" will be sung by female quar- tet, reading by Miss Rosa Cartwright, My Old Kentucky Home will be sung by Herman Troup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Only Shop Affected.

For some days rumors of a general strike being ordered on the Louisville and Nashville system have been current here. Whence traced to their source they were found to be without authority The New Decatur shops are the only shop on the road affected. Out of the 125 machinists fourteen struck Their places were promptly filled. Master Mechanic J. J. Sullivan when seem tonight said that so far as the work in the shop Is concerned one would not be able to tell that strike was even talked of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Missionary Services.

Huntsville, May 2s.-(Special.) .)-Rev. w. N, Claybrooke general missionary of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama, Is in Huntsville holding services in the Church of the Nativity. He will preach every night this week on subjects pertaining to the Episcopal faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Telegram Announces Plans for Permanent Improvements
 as Promised
CONFERENCE IS HELD
 IN WASHINGTON CITY
Officials of the Department of Agrieul- ture Will Make an Example of
 Hobson's Distrlct-Men As
 signed for Special Work.

Tuscaloosa May 2s.-(Special. )-The fol- lowing telegram was received here today from Congressman R. P. Hobson, repre- sentative from the Sixth Alabama con gressional district:
 Washington, May 27, 190l.
 .AL a conference here today with the experts who made the trip over the Sixth district. the chiefs of their various bu- reaus and Secretary of Agriculture Will son, all the plans for the district which were ipaugurated on the recent trip, were heartily endorsed and approved by the secretary and the bureau chiefs.
 MT J. s. Holmes, the timber man. will be sent to the district at once and begin the work of inspecting the timber of any citizens desiring 1t. He will reach Tuscaloosa June 15.
 MT s. D. Shaunel the tobacco and cotton growing man, will arrive the end of July to take up his work in the district. MT. J. l.. Burgess, the soil man, will arrive July 1. The soil survey party will enter Lamar county to begin soil survey of that county in September.
 Three cotton men will enter the dis trict ct once, to aid the cotton growers and while 1t is too late In the season for much government tested cotton seed to be sent. about 100 small packages will be sene at once. and these cotton men will instruct the recipients how to get the best results They will confer with cotton growers in each county and rem der all the aid possible.
 Work on the sample of government road to be built from Tuscaloosa to the Univel sity. will begin September l. The general road man, w. l.. Spoons, will arrive to begin survey work in all coun- ties in late July.
 .rhe drainage man will go to Lamar county without delay and begin work looking to retaining all swamp lands
 "The treasury department has prom ised me that they will take up the plans of the Tuscaloosa public building next week and will lay them before the cabinet board within three weeks and begin work within sixty to ninety days
 "R. P. ROBSON,
 Member Congress, Sixth District
 Means Much for District.
 This message means much to the Sixth district and to Alabama, for 1t means Lat the department of agriculture has agreed to make an example of this dis triet and do everything within it's power to improve the district along all lines.
 It means that they are deeply in sym patny with the novel scheme inaugurated by Alabamas brilliant young congress- man, and that they are going to aid him and the district in every way pos sible. It means that the wonderful re- sources of this district will be given the opportunity of development and growth, and the outcome of this move ment can scarcely be estimated.
 That Congressman Hobson should have accomplished so. much for his district without a session of Congress, in less than three months after he has taken hls seat is indeed a remarkable and nota- ble achievement. The growth of this movement will be watched with deep interest all over the state and United States, as well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

w R. Golden, who has been away from TalIadega for several years In the oil business in the Indian Territory, is again at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

brary will lay cement walks on the three sides of that block. the fourth side al- ready having the wa ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

Don't miss the wrestling match between Jim Parr and Charlie Leonhardt = Majestic Theatre June 4tb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

Tuscaloosa. May 2s-(Special 1.-The fol- lowing telegram was received here today from Congressman R. P. Hobson, repre- sentative from the Sixth Alabama con pressfonaI district: