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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-03-23
Afro Ameri-
s-. can Progress

Gay, MdFCn III, W.
: 1t was once said by the great
. Frederick Douglas, 1.-The colored
people shall not crawl forever in
the dust. 1t is honorable to do
white washing but there is no
reason why my people should do
this and nothing else. Their day
will Come and they will be found
in all pursuits achieving dlstinc
ton and showing capabilities
which they were never supposed
to possess. The destiny of the
race lies in their own hands.
They must carve out their own
fortunes and they will do it,"
The words of the eminent ora
tor are now coming true. Our
people are aiming higher and
higher, marching onward and up.
ward showing that what other
races have done, they can do.
To prove this, let us Tote the
general advancement made by
our race during the last thirty
years of their freedom.
In 1868, four millions of Ne
groes went forth to battle for
themselves with little of this
worlds goods. no education and
without. the ability to see the
dignity in labor; for though they
had worked, it had been compul.
sorry and in obedience to their
masters. Thus we se4 that de-
graded, superstlous and, igno-
rant as he was, one Of the first
things necessary to make him an
intelligent being was to educate
him, No people ever learned
more in so short time. He is
ever taking on better and purer
traits of character. He delights
In seeking information for him
self and in the education of his
children. He is as proud of his
own society as the white man is
of his. But to teach the Negro
to provide for himself, to teach
him self control and the value of
time and money, was not an easy
task. 1t was learned only by ex-
peflence; through hard trials,
acknowledgements and difficulties.
Now what has been accomplish
ed? The Negro has his own
schools, churches and private in
situations of learning, and he has
not stopped with a normal edu-
cation, but has said, if it takes
an academic, a collegiate or a
polythecnic education for a white
man to succeed. [ will strive on
and get the same education, in
order that | may succeed. Sum-
ing it all up then we see that the
Negro has reduced his illiteracy
40 per cent. He. has written over
500 books. published 800 news
papers. has 1000 lawyers, large
number of doctors and $4,000
teachers.
The industrial line of education is
steadily growing in all sections of
the country and will ere long, occu-
Ply prominent part in the educa-
tion of our people. The emphasis
laid upon this line of work at Ham D.
ton Institutes and Tuskegee institute,
is having its effect upon, civilization.
Thus we see that the industrial edu-
cation which was once confined to a
few institutions. has been adopted
in a large number Of cities both
north and south. The results Of this
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-03-23

diploma OF efficiency,
odjacen Camp Lincoln
model
half STORIES house Of six bath water and fixtures
is
ity whe he etes ARA
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-03-23

M R. GRIFFITH H declares he will make a business
AVA administration and that the people will be dealt
fairly with and in becoming public
will carry the city by 1000 opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
DEGRAW ADDRESSES
 LETTER CARRIERS
EXPLAINS GROWTH OF SYSTEM THAT SERVES FIFTEEN MIL LIONS OF PEOPLE-VISlT HOME OF THE PRESIDENT.

Atlanta, October 10.-The feature of to- days session of the convention of the National Rural Letter Carriers associa- ton was the address of Fourth Assist ant Postmaster General r. V Degraw
 Mr Degraw told the carriers that Post master General Meyer will recommend to the next session of Congress the estab- iishment of postal savings banks and the revival of postal notes.
 In the afternoon the delegates attended a barbecue at the home of President Lindsay at Tucker Ga.
 In addressing the carriers MT Degraw reviewed with pride the growth and benefits of the rural delivery systems.
 Fifteen millions of people now enjoy the service and Mir Degraw predicted "complete state service in the near fu- ture. He complimented the carriers in having demonstrated their right b te regarded as one of the very foremost class of public servants in point of eff ciency and good character.
 Speaking of organization with the serV- ice. Mr. Degraw said that to receive the sanction of the department such organ 1ZdtlOnS must nave TOT llelI oDJttl solile improvement in the service or be purely fraternal or beneficial in character.
 With any other purpose in view he added, they are detrimental to the serv- ice to their members and to the public. MT. Degraw quoted President Roose- Velts idea. that the national govern ment should be a model employer; should demand the highest quality of service from it's employees and should care for them properly in return
 In concluding he explained to the car riers the basis which the increased ap- peopriation for carriers pay had been apportioned and discussed the subject of parcels posts and postal savings banks.
 After hearing MT. Degraw the carriers took the 10:30 train on the Seaboard for Tucker Ga, the home of President Paul l.. Lindsay, where they were treated by the president of the association to d Georgia barbecue.
 As a result of his endeaVors in behalf of the rural carriers, President Lindsay became so involved that he had to mort gage his home Recently the carriers in all parts of the country learned of this and promptly raised a fund by subscrip- tion with which the mortgage was lifted and the president freed from debt
 The carriers returned to the city at 3:30 this afternoon and tonight held q session, at which were read the reports of various committees appointed yester- day by the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
PUBLIC MEETING

At Bijou Theatre Sunday Aft ernoon at 3 o o'clock. The prop erty owners and good govern ment campaign committee in vites the people of Jefferson county to meet with them Sun day afternoon at the Bijou Theatre at 3 o'clock. Promi- nent men identified with Jeffer- son county, your neighbors and friends, interested as you are interested in the moral and business progress of this dis trict, will address you on the subject of prohibition. Reasons for their position will be given, and abuse and villification of those who differ with them will be avoided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Attention of attorneys is directed to the list of cases set on tomorrow's docket before Judge A. A. Coleman, which are orders for the sale of land, and in Judge A. O. Lanes division of the circuit court. which call for some disposition. The docket will be called in each division at 9;3o.
 Judge Lane gives notice that his court will convene this morning at 9 o'clock. at which time parties, wit nesses and jurors are required to be in court,
 Judge Ferguson and Judge Nesmth cleared their dockets early yesterday.
 Circuit Court.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court yesterday the following judgments were rendered:
 The New Albany Furniture company vs. P. c. vann, judgment for plaintiff for s1S1.65.
 F. D. Coleman vs. Twentieth Century Mutual Aid and Protective association, judgment for plaintiff for s5 90.
 J. J. Barnes vs. R. |" and Agnes Lea tn erwood and J. T. Semples. judg- ment for the plaintiff against Semples for $40.
 W. R. Smith vs. Southern Railway company judgment for plaintiff for $40.
 Judge Coleman appointed Joel F.. Webb special judge to try the case of Fillmore Sewall vs. Banel & Letaw. which resulted in judgment for the defendant
 The following docket is set in Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court today:
 south and North Alabama Railroad
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Alabama Railroad company vs. the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company was submitted on sufficency of pleas It was decreed that pleas six and seven were good.
 Jane slbley vs. Warrior Coal and Coke company, submitted for decree on de- murrer.
 " c. Smith vs. Lillian Kelley. sub nsitted on suffiency of pleas. decreed that all except pleas two and six are nsuffi- cient.
 H. K. White vs. James Craney, sub mitted on demurrer to cross bill and mo- tion to dismiss: demurrer and motion overruled and complainant allowed 20 days to plead further to cross bills.
 Rufus H. Hagood vs. Walker Land com pany and Thomas s. Smith. submitted on motion to compel Smith to answer inter- rogatories, order to answer made.
 New Suits Filed.
 In the circuit court R. D. Carol filed suit against the Sayre Mining and Man ufacturing company for $10000 damages for personal injuries caused by the al- legged fall of a roof in defendants mine.
 Sophie Stokes vs Jackson Loan com- pany. Plaintiff claims 5000 damages fo~ alleged wrongful arrest on a charge of having unlawfully changed her name.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday Chester and Oscar Linn, charged with assault with intent to mur- der, were on trial before Judge Dan A. Greene. The shooting in which the two brothers are charged with having been principals. took place near Litteton, on Saturday night, November IS. 1906 It will be recalled that Constable J. H. Hollis and another man were wounded. The case went to the jury late yesterday evening, but verdict was not returned last night. the jury being unable to agree. No court was held in the second division
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before Judge Weaver, on account of re- pairs being made in the court room
 Following is the docket set for trial in the first division court today:
 Will Webster. larceny from dweling Coursey F. Letter burglary i'd grand larceny on two charges; Noble Williams, assault with intent to murder; Henry Holey, false pretenses: Will Jones' as- sault with intent to murder; Will Jack son, assault and battery: Lucille and Alma Brown, grand larceny: J. C. Sole grand larceny; Allen Tarrant assault with in- tent to murder: Randall Jones, grand larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

pleased to know that he is recovering from the operation he underwent some days since.
 Saturday night at the Hillman the Birmingham Alumni association will give is annual banquet in honor of university day This event is always looked for ward to by the local alumni and a gala time is expected. The association now numbers about 25 members and is being augmented every year. Any alumnus in the city who have not previously attended these annual celebra tions are requested to give their names to Ernest Sifford, care Birmingham Testing Laboratory
 A pretty wedding was soemnized at the home of the brides parents in Wood- lawn on the evening of October 3, when Miss Sarah Seabrook and MT. Clyde MeGee were united in marriage, the Rev. Austin Crouch officiating. Miss Seabrook is a very charming young lady and a musician of note, while Mr. McGee is a prominent merchant of Leland, Miss. The bride was gowned in a blue cloth suit with hat to match and carried a magnih- cent shower bouquet of bride roses. The house was decorated with carnations, roses and ferns, the color scheme being pink and green. A delightful repast was served and the young couple left on the midnight train for their future home in Leland. Miss, carrying with them the congratulations and best wishes of a large circle of admiring friends.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert l.. Bains and son. Robert, of Washington. are in the city attending the fair and are the guests of Mir. G. w. Bains 1909 Sixth avenue.
 Miss Minnie Loretta King and Mir. John Joseph Jamison were quietly married at the home of the brides parents on North Twenty third street Wednesday evening at S.30 oclock. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev Father Schultz and onIy relatives and a few intimate friends were present.
 Miss Ida Lawson and Miss Louise Law son are the guests of Mrs. Evelyn Going on South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
Few Strjke-Breakers.

New Orleans, October 10.-Less than 300 men were at work today in the places of the 10000 cotton handlers and loaders who are on strike in sympathy with the Cot ton Screwmen's union. About 20 imported strikebreakers quit work today. Mayor Behrman is trying to have over 100 of these strikebreakers who quit after arriv- ing here taken from New Orleans by the railroads which brought them in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
Prince Is Murdered.

Finis, October 10.-The body of l. G. Tzereteli, member of the late duma from Kutais, was found hacked to pieces in the suburbs of Gori today. The police have evidence that the crime was committed by peasants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Miss Mary Pratt has just returned from Cuba where she has been for several montEs Miss Pratt is very much im- proved ill health and will be a charming debutante of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

The ladies of the Park Avenue Baptl. church will hold q baby show Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the North Bif. mingham park. Eight prizes will bc awarded. Mayor Berry, Judge IT. T. Jones and Ar N. H. Ellis will be the judges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. October le.-(Special)- Postmasters appointed at Lasca, Maren- go county, Virginia Carley; Semmes, Mo- bile county, Edwin Cogburn; Wowaber. Escamba county, Harry J. Leslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

On account of Childrens Day at the State Fair. the meeting of the Qui Vive club is postponed until Friday, October 1s. when it will meet at the residence of Mrs. A. T. Dewberry. 1l26 North TwentY-sixth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Among the guests at the dinner given Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs Louis T. Davidson of 1915 Third avenue. Louisville, in honor of their niece, Miss Mary Man full. was Mrs. John Yeatman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Miss Carrie Case of Stonewall, Miss, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Collins of 1S2S Fourteenth avenue. north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Mrs. Robert Lane of Guntersville is visiting friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

The Quest club will meet at , o'clock this afternoon with Mrs. William Be thea. at 1922 Avenue c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Miss Hattie NJ. Dash has returned from two weeks visit to friends in Chat tanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Mrs. N. A. Brown of SNlacauga i, spending few days in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

The clionian club will meet this afternoon at , o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Webb Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Mrs. Joseph Saks of Anniston is spending q few days in Birmingham
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the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Misses Annie and Louise Lawson of Greensboro are the guests of Mrs. Eveline Goings, South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Miss Irma Wolf of Selma is spend- ing a few days in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Rev. and Mrs P. C. Barkley have returned to Elba after d stay of sev- eral weeks in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Mrs. John C. Williams of Talladega attended the wedding of Miss sallie Sea brook in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

70 Mrs. Dave Rice is the guest of her son. Mr. Harry Rice of Vicksburg. Mrs. Rice has host of friends and relatives in Nicksburg. who always welcome h CT visits to that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

Mrs. Alexander Hood is the guest of her brother. J. NJ. Kyser of Albert vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

George Shaw were in Albertville last week attending the wedding of pr. Walkers sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
A Demonstration of American Lady and Lyra COrsetS all Week

CORSET DEPARTMENT-sec-
 ond Floor.
 Miss Rosenthal of New York, an expert corsetiere, will have charge and give many helpful suggestions about correct fitting to all who consult her.
 Make your appointments early to prevent disappointment.
 A very complete line of Ameri- can Lady and Lyra Corsets-the two leading American and French makes-may now be found among our fall corset stock.
 LOVEMAN, JOSEPH
 & LOEB
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
Miss Mary Ware has returned.

MISS Nit'
 MT. E. Morriss has leased his hand some home on Niazuma street to MT and Mrs. Edgar Adler. who will take nossession the first of November. MT. and Mrs. Adler's wedding was prll- liant event of the early summer and they have since made an extensive tour of Europe Mrs. Adler was charm ing New orleans girl.
 Governor w. D. Jelks has apart ments at the residence of Mrs. J. T.. Nixon for the winter
 Miss Frances Griffin is passing the week with Mrs. $. w. John at Rose mont.
 Miss Emily Morriss will enter the boarding department of the Margaret Allen school after November |.
 Miss Elise Riggs will attend the Gardner school i'll New York this win ter.
 Societv in Birmingham will be in- terested in the announcement of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs Albert Peyton Bush of Mobile. Mrs Bush was Miss Marica Burgess.
 Nr. and Mrs. Brett Brown announce the arrival of daughter, Flora Thompson Brown.
 Mrs. Charles G. Brown will enter min the Shakespeare club this after noon.
 The first meeting of the Nineteenth Century club will be held on Wednes- day of next week. when Mrs. Nassar Allen will entertain the club at , o'clock. Mrs. Robert Hemphill is attending the federation meeting in Troy. Mrs. ]. D. Matlock is in Troy, at tending the meeting of the fedora tion.
 Miss Florence Ballard will entertain the Amaranth club this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock. The many friends of Miss Ethel Armes regret to hear that she is ill with typhoid fever at her home on St. Charles street.
 Mrs $. D. Ellis and little son of Collinsville are spending few days in Birmingham this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. F. Dickinson have returned to their former home in La Fayette. pr. William W. Walker and Mr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

or social interest To Birmingham was the wedding of Miss Emma Frances Ives and Alr. Arthur Walter Robinson, which was one of the brilliant events of the week, taking place at Trinity church in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

The friends of Mir George A. Mcqueen. secretary to Mr. Belton Gilreath. will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11

In the chancery court yesterday de- cree was rendered in the case of the Ala bama National bank vs. Coal City Coal and Coke company, allowing complainant to amend answer to cross bill.
 The case of the South and North of
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pr. William W. Walker and MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-11
Breakfast MOnOtonl

,d chops or bacon and eggs and breakfastn
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-04-08
~ MORLEY ROBERTS
AUTHOR OF
.qhs Colossus, : The Fugitives

where they breed. / fought good
you know me and got in half s'oz-
en- on his face. But never FACED MIN
none, and he wouldn't bruise MORN
hlttin a boiler. And every time he
got back on me | felt as II I'd been
kicked He SCARED me something
cruel. could see It by the blood on his
hands. Twarn't his. by a long sight,
for his lists was made OF teak,
should say And in the end. VIXEN |
seemed to see a ships companf OF
naval o..oers around me. one OF them
hit me under the ear and lifted me up.
And another hit me whilst was In
the air, and third landed me AZ |
fell. And that was the end OF II, SO
fairs | remember. When | came to,
which was next day in a kind of sail
ors' hospital. | reached up for card
over my head, and | read conclusion
OF the brain on 1t, What's more.
believed it. II the card had let on
that I'd been run over by = traction
engine and picked up dead. I'd have
believed 1t. And when RELY came to
my senses, a med cal student says as
Captain Richard Pann of the Warrior
had bin to inquire when the funeral
was, SOS he could send a wreath.
They said he was the topslde fighter
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eof course said Sir Richard. and
Sudden gust OF rage blew the last
opium out Of him "Why. damn ii.
sir. what the devil do you mean By
laying your nIthy paws on msf
Where's your captain. slr2 BY ali
that's holy i'll smash you II sou SO
much as look Ut me again.
Now II Is remarkable fact that the
utterly and entirely unexpected viii
sometimes shake the courage Of the
stoutest heart It Is possible that
tiger would itself turn tail n q lamb
rushed a him with open mouth And
thor j Mr. Simpson would have
tackled prize fighter. knowing he
was a prlze.iishter the fact that one
Of the kind Of men whom he was &C.
customed to wipe his boots on now
turned upon him with entirely strange
language and still stranger air Of
authority. for 4 moment dauntea him
utterly. He stood stlIl and gasped.
while the admiral strobe aft and
went up the poop ladder. He was
met there By the captain. who had
been the terror Of the seas as mate.
A narrow escape Of conviction for
murder had partially reformed him.
He had also become religious. and
usually went below when Simpson
or the second ''greasers Was hammer.
Ing any one into oblivion and obedi-
ence.
What Is this?e asked Capt Blalter
mildly. yet with savage eye. Mr..
Simpson. what do you mean by allow
ing your authority land mine dele.
gated to YOU to be disresarded?'
Sir" said Mr. Simpson, and
then the admiral turned on him.
Hold your internal tongue. sir, !. he
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-04-08

At any other time he would never
have admitted It.
And the California win san in
ii. Sc days.
"pighto. said Smith "sImpson IL
a good tough man. and SO Is old Baker.
Bill. tie California VIII do. But It's an
almighty pity the Harvester aint
here. never knew a more unlneky
thing But we must put up with the
next BEST
But how'll you corral the admiral.
slr?" asked Bill.
You leave that to me. replied the
boss 1--WE got very fruitful notion
as will fetch him II he's half the man
he was
Next evening Smith found occasion
to run across couple OF the Fri
umphant's crew, and he got them to
come into his house for drink.
is the admiral hs dead keen on
fightin' with his fists as he was7''
asked Smith
Rather said the first man.
oh. no. he's tired. said the second.
F allows e can't find no one to lick
I'm. L never could"
'Oh. that's his complaint, is it?g
said Smith. And is he as good as he
was?"
4 heerd him tell The frst luff on'y
the other day as e reckoned to be q
better man now than he was twenty
years ago. And believes i'm. Ard?
oh. my do believe Ii q ran agin a
lamp-post he'd fight through IT."
It WAS enough for Smith to know
that the admiral was still keen on
fighting. To draw man like that
would not be SO difficult. When he
had turned the two naval seaman