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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
CHURCH CELEBRATION.
One Hundredth Anniversary of Meth
 odism in Alabama.

Union Springs, June 22.-(Special)- The celebration of the tooth anniversary of the official planting of the Methodist church within the bounds of what is now Alabama was a red letter day yesterday here.
 The paper by Mrs. A. H. Pickett, giving history of the Methodist church of Union Springs, has been put in pamphlet form and was distributed to the congre- gation as souvenirs, and copy will be placed in the archives of the state in Montgomery. The church was organized here in 1S44 with a MT. Peeler as first pastor and MT. Linch presiding elder. The present church now has a member ship of SsO. The historical address of L. M Moseley was interesting and the ad- dress of Judge Thomas of Montgomery in the evening was heard by a large con- gregation. He told of what Methodists had done for education in the state
 MT. Luther Jones of Montgomery is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Paulk.
 Miss Susie Hunter is visiting in Geor- gia.
 Miss Branch of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Virginia Pickett
 Mrs. Jennie Pickett, Mrs. Pittman and Mrs. Johnson leave today for Tuskegee for a visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
THE SITUATION AS
 SEEN BY JOURNAL
ADMINISTRATION ORGAN DiS- CUSSES ENTRY OF H. s. D. NAL LoRY INTO THE RACE FOR GOV ERNOR OF ALABAMA.

Montgomery, June 22-(Special. )-In what is taken to be significant editorial the Montgomery Journal which is in line with the policies of Governor Conner, dis cusses the gubernatorial situation in the Monday issue. The dominant part of the article both as regards space and em- phasis, is given to the suggestion that former Chief Justice S. D. Weakley may make the race.
 Walter D. Seed is spoken of as "an af- fable gentleman, a pleasing speaker and good man." Gen. w. W. Brandon is said to enjoy an extensive personal ac- quaintance and to be "an eloquent and fetching speaker;'' Henry B. Gray is credited with having stood for the "salu tary laws passed by the last legislature" being influential factor in regulating pub lie service corporations" Mallorys an- nouncement is said to have ''created much political gossip" though the fact that "he has long been the local counsel for certain railroads in Selma may cause the issue to be made that he is reac- tionary."
 The editorial then continues: "The last of the five, but by no means least in favor, is Hon. Samuel D. Weak ley of Birmingham. Thoughtful men are looking to him hopefully, even ex- pectantly. For many years he has been vigorous successful lawyer, and amassed a fortune through his business ability and professional acum. His capacity and learning were recognized by former Governor Jelks, when he was made chief justice of the supreme court. There he demonstrated his wonderful energy and rare knowledge of the law. It is said that he decided more cases in accord ance with correct legal standards, during the few months he was on the bench than had ever been done before in so short a time. While he was defeated by narrow margin In the primary, he came startlingly near the goal, for man with out previous political experience His campaign was wonderful for it's system and energy.
 When Governor Conner was casting about to secure the best lawyers for the state in the railroad cases, he instantly employed MT. Weakley, who seized the situation with characteristic energy, and delivered before Judge Jones a master ly argument in behalf of the supremacy of the state, and the justice of our laws. Such an argument has seldom been heard anywhere. He spoke for two days and half, and presented so strong a case that even railroad counsel were almost persuaded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
IMPETUS IS GIVEN
 ID LIBRARY WORK Lectures By Miss Frances
 Nimmo Green MRS. MATLoCK HoN0RED Invited to Make Address Before Ma tional Educational Association
 at Cleveland-New Entries
 in Congressional Race.
MRS. MATLOCK HONORED

Montgomery, June 22.-(Special.) )-Great impetus has been given to the library in terests of the state by the lectures that were delivered at the University Summer school by Miss Frances Nimmo Green last week. Miss Green is the assistant in the department of archives and history in charge of the division of library exten- sion. This line of work was put upon the department by the recent session of the legislature and is given a great deal Of attention by pr. Thomas M Owen, the director.
 It may be surprise to many to know that in Alabama there are only P books to the 100 people, while the average in the United States is 6S to the 100. In many rural sections there are no books in the schools at all, save the text books. The division is trying to encourage the tea chers to carry on crusade for more books and influence the parents to buy and keep them in the homes. Forty-five circulating libraries were sent out by the department this year.
 pr. Owen is greatly pleased with the success of the division, and says it is a great aid to enthusiasm TOT the whole cause of culture and information. There Is hardly a section of the state that is not now interested in the movement for more books to help the general education cause.
 Students Read Papers.
 The records made by the 10S medical stu dents who tried out for license here last week will be announced in few days. The members of the examining board took the papers home and will report as soon as they have checked them over. Dr. w. H. Sanders, state health officer, has gone to Mobile for a few days to look after matters of interest to his department.
 Mrs. MatIock Honored.
 Mrs. J. D. Matlock who, with several others, has been very active in school inn provement work, has been invited to make an address before the National Education association, which meets the last of this month in Cleveland, o. Dr. J. H. Phillips of Birmingham is the Alabama man pre- sented for the presidency of the associa- tion. Mrs. Matlock who lives in Birming- ham, spoke recently at the conference for education in the south at Memphis, and made distinct impression on the educa- tional workers of the nation.
 Almost a Suicide.
 J. D. Lane, who came to the city from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
SEED CRUSHERS
 MEET AT BLOUNT

Tomorrow the Alabama Cottonseed Crushers' association will hold it's annual convention at Blount Springs. This con- vention, which will begin with a banquet tomorrow night, will continue throughout Thursday. Many matters of interest and importance will come up at this meeting, including the election of officers for the ensuing year. Ernest Lamar of Selma is the present president of the organization
 The banquet will therefore be the fea- ture of the convention. The table will be laid for about 80 guests and fully that many are expected to attend, as there are about 65 cottonseed crushers in this state and each will be represented by it's gen. eral manager, and there will also be some invited guests
 The members of the organization choose this time of the year for its annual meet ing as this is their season of rest At these meetings many discussions occur which never fail to attract good deal of interest as they are all for the better ment of cotton conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
ID HAVE NEW HIGH SCHOOL Plans Under Way for a Larger
 Building TEACHERS ARE ELECTED Calhoun Confederate Veterans Prepare for Annual Reunion-Furniture Concern Forms a Strong
 Corporation.
TEACHERS ARE ELECTED

Anniston, June 22.-(Special.)-In or- der to economize by curtailing the force of teachers and to also raise the curri- culum so as to prepare public school students for immediate entrance to the colleges of the state, President A. L. Tyler and members of the Anniston board of education are this week work ing on a plan for the erection of a left wing, two stories high, on the west side of the wilmer Avenue school, the new building to be occupied by all grades above the seventh. The school will be known as high school and will be under Prof. S. c. Pelham as principal.
 It was intended to build this addi- tional wing when the Wilmer Avenue sch oo1 was erected, but until recently no definite steps have been taken to- ward that end. It will enable a cur tailment of the force of teachers and thus obviate reduction in salaries to meet the conditions consequent upon a decreased revenue.
 The board of education held meet ing Saturday afternoon and elected teachers as follows for the next ses- sion of the public schools:
 Leighton Avenue School-Second grade, Miss Myra Sterne; third, grade, Miss Bessie Johnson and Miss Emily Goodlett; four grade, Miss Patti B. King and Miss Kate Owen; fifth grade, Miss Bessie Munson and Miss Marie Cater.
 Pine Avenue Sch oo1-Fourth and fifth grades, Miss Buchanan, principal; first grade, Miss Bessie Kernodle; second grade, Miss Luce Ledbetter; third grade, Miss Mamie Little.
 Fifth Ward School-Fourth and fifth grades, Miss Josie Wilson, principals Galloway.
 Winner Avenue School-First grade Miss Margaret Lea principal Miss Edith Johnston and Miss Mary Reid Smith; second grade, Miss Eunice Scruggs.
 High School-Seventh, eighth and ninth grades, S. c. Pelham. principal; other teachers to be supplied sixth grade, Miss Annie McCracken.
 seventh street Negro ScnOOl-fOurtn and fifth grades, s. E. Moses, principals third and fourth grades Elizabeth Bill ups; second grade, Melizah Brocks first grade, Elnorah Frazier.
 Fifth Ward Negro School-No recim- mendation for teachers.
 The annual reunion of Confederate Veterans of Calhoun county will be held at Sch encks Sulphur Springs on Wednesday and Thursday, August and 6. All veterans in Calhoun and ad- joining counties are invited to at tend.
 At meeting of the Calhoun County Farmers union, held at the court house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the following delegates were elected to the state meeting of the organization, which will be held in Birmingham on June 30: J. w. Watson and J. W. liar ris.
 Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of Probate Judge Crook Sat urday afternoon by the Murphy -Rhudy Furniture company. The company will conduct a general furniture business in this city and the incorporators are J. L. Murphy, W. A. Rhudy and G. H. Bailey. The capital stock of the con- cern is placed at $10,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
TERRIFIC STORM
 DAMAGES CROPS Corn and Cotton Washed Up
 By CIoudburst RED MEN CELEBRATION Five Thousand People Are Expected to Gather From the State at
 Alatarna City
 July ii.
RED MEN CELEBRATION

Gadsdcn June 22.-(Special.)-A terrific wind and rainstorm passed over the northwest section of the county yester- day doing great deal of damage in the vicinity of Duck Springs According to reports much harm was done to growing crops. The wind blew the corn flat on the ground and the rain which followed washed it out of the hillsides and covered it up in the lowlands. Cotton, of course, was equally at the mercy of the elements. The rain fell In torrents for several hours and was in the nature of a cloudburst. Residents of the flooded district say it was the hardest rain they ever saw. There has been a good rainfall in all parts of the county excepting right around the city, where for few miles the crops are suffering from the drouth.
 Red Mems day, a day set apart for the celebration of the founding of the order, this being the 145th anniversary, will be celebrated by the Alabama tribes at Ala bama City on July Il. The celebration is directly In charge of the tribes of this and surrounding counties, but there will be delegations from all parts of the state It is expected that at least 5000 people will be present. The exercises will be public and there will be many joining in the fes- tivities who are not members of the or der. The Dwight company has given over the use of the park and all halls for the accommodation of the visitors. The railroads will grant excursion rates and every inducement is made to have the celebration grand success.
 The Dwight band, together with the AL toona string band, will furnish music. There will be the usual line of sports during the day, and a basket dinner will be served on the grounds. One of the attractions of the day will be the baseball teams. The Red Mems teams will play in the morning and in the afternoon the Alabama City team will play against team which remains to be selected.
 On the literary programme there are the names of several prominent men of the state who will deliver addresses dur ing the day. The programme is as fol- lows:
 Invocation, the Rev. H. F. Grimm, Ala bama City.
 Welcome address, Mayor or Aidoama City.
 Response to address, R. T. Goodwin, Montgomery.
 "The Benefit of Red Men to Mankind" J. T. Letcher.
 "The Statistics of the Order,' William Smilee Smith, great chief of records Montgomery.
 Charity" M. D. Friedman, past grand sachem, Birmingham.
 Origin and History of the Order" R. E. L. Neill, past great sachem, Selma.
 Future Prospects of the Order" Jacob Burger, great sachem, Birmingham.
 Recitations by members of Pocahontas of Alabama City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
All Want That $150,

Washington, June 22.-The republican congressional committee has been over vhelmed with replies to it's offer to pay n5O for the best article, not exceeding 1000 words, on the question why the repub- ncan party should be successful next No vember.' About 300 replies have already been received. The offer does not close until after the democratic convention or July 15 It is said at the headquarters here that very large number of these replies have come from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
FILIPINOS TRY TO
 STIR UP TROUBLE

Manila, June 22.-An in1ammatory anti-American circular has been issued here anonymously and distributed. 1t bears the Cabalistic signs of the old Katipunan society and denounces the Americans, saying they have brought tyranny instead of liberty and that their purpose is to rob and enslave the Filipinos. It calls them shameless. dish onest, drunken thieves, attacks the immortality of American women and accuses the government of graft.
 Pending open revolution it urges campaign involving the assassination of invading Americans, burning their homes and killing their animals It concludes with the wish for a Hong life to the Filiplnos, and death to the Americans"
 It is doubted if the circular will be productive of any serious result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Hotter the weather the cool CT the car ride.

A few more days of June "June Specials" at 1925 and S12.25 are selling rapidly. The trade realizes that we cannot duplicate these prices at the factory this season. We must sell these suits and the quail everybody knows that "Peck" clothing is with the best every time. You Il find us at 221 North 20th Street.
 Johnson Harris Clothing Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN BOOK
 WILL BE MADE UP OF SPEECHES

Washington, June 22.-The democratic congressional committee Is making an early start in the publication of the cam paign book that is unique in the history of the party. It will be published July 1. and will consist entirely of extracts from speeches made in congress. A book of iris kind was issued by the republican con- gressional committee in 1904 It will rer- init democratic spellbinders to inform themselves early on issues that are re- garded as of most importance by the com mittee. Later on the committee will is- sue an additional book containing other campaign matter. The committee will open headquarters in Chicago on August 1 and Representative James Lloyd of Mis- sour, it's chairman, will take charge there. The Washington office of the committee will continue it's work along such lines as can only be conducted in this city. The committee has begun the distribution of the literature and in the near future will enlarge it's efforts along that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
INSOMNIA CURED. Try a simple car ride if you cannot sleep. Others find re- lief that way.
LAST WEEK. Cut Glass at Auction Re- moval Sale.
 BURN JEWELRY GO.

MT. William c. McIntire, formerly with Tanner Bros, now has charge of the market of E. R. Withers, 10th St. and 10th Ave, South, where he will welcome old patrons and new ones. Both phones 1040.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
French Fight Chinese.

Saigon, Indo-China, June 22.-An engsSe- ment took place between a French force and band of Chinese reformers at Ban mang on June 19. Details of the encounter are lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

10 oar cant off Gilbert Trunk Sale,
 2O10 3rd Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of Probate Judge Crook Sat urday afternoon by the Murphy Rhudy Furniture company. The company will conduct a general furniture business in this city and the incorporators are J. L. Murphy, W. A. Rhudy and G. H. Bailey. The capital stock of the con- cern is placed at $10,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

At meeting of the Calhoun County Farmers union, held at the court house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the following delegates were elected to the state meeting of the organization, which will be held in Birmingham on June 30 J. w. Watson and J. w. liar ris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
To Take Up Taxes.

Judge J. J. Mitchell, ch airman of the state tax commission is back from a tour of North Alabama counties. He says things are going well, with good prospects for crops. Now that the as- sessments of the rail lines have been made the tax commission will soon be able to get out the intangible assess ment notices.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25

aided in its promotion and formerly
had n substantial ownership in its Sc
curities. but it disposed Of them at the
time the company was reorganized in
January, 1899. The company is natur-
ally a feeder Of the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn. forming an important connection
with Southern lines through the Nor
folk gateway, and its acquisition is in
line with the policy heretofore pursued
by the company in that respect.
The holders Of more than Q per cent.
of the stock have already agreed TO 40
cept the offer. The outstanding capital
stock amounts to SOS. 100000.
Directors of the Pennsylvania Com.
pany declared 4 semi-annual dividend
of 3 per cent. The rate declared six
months ago was per cent. the stock
at that time having been placed on a
per cent. basis per annum. 1t is
understood that a similar rate Of 4 per
cent. will be paid at the end of this
year. thus maintaining the per cent.
dividend.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25

Irma Francis Mcdaniel, Igna Kollocls
Newcomb. Elsie Oberly. Helen Hufiing-
t)n smith, Marion Springer. Helen Win
field Suadley, Mary Vernon. julia
Ann White, Wallace Hammond Coke,
John Joseph Vincent Fidanza, Samuel
Floyd Franklin, Henry Porter Griffith
Charles Fisher King. Joseph Patrick
McCafferty. Grant Raymond Nye, Leo
Anthony Rossell, William T. Dixon
Sillitoe, James kirkpatrick Stewart,
Ellwood Charles Ulrich.
Three year course-Louise Catherine
Davis, Bertha Bailey Dawson, Nellie
Estella Diviney. Mary Martina Fairy
Pauline Louise Kolck, Bertha levy,
Mary Catherine McKagney, Marguerite
Ethel Rolph, Elsie Whitehead,
Martha Woodmansey. alph Mullerl
Crozier, Joseph Wales Davis, Albert
Rae Dubell. William Alexander Rey-
nolds. Ralph Irvine Sasse, Walter
Howard Simpson. William Robert Stew
ems. Robert William Tadman, Alfred
Carpenter Willing.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25

ARE REDUCED
New Castle Adopts This
Method Of Encouraging
New Industries
specIal to THE EvENINa JoURNAI.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. June 25-City Coun-
ell last evening reduced the assessment
Of the Delaware Mills Company, form.
erly the Knowles Wooden Mills, from
$4,000 to $4,000. The mill has not
been operated for some time. New
machinery for cutting gloves has been
installed as well as many sewing ma
chimes. and in order to encourage
manufacturers to locate here the as
SCISSOR favored the reduction. DR..
Wertenbal1er. Mr.. Kee and Mr.. Wilson
agreed with him The assessment on
the Jefferson House was continued at
the present figure.
When the appeal ot the Delaware
Water Improvement Company came up
Mr.. Wright moved that The assessment
remain at $4,000. In order to get the
opinion of Council. DIR. Wertenbal1er
seconded IT. but Mr.. Wright was the
only one in favor of the motion. Mr..
Wilson moved that the assessment be
reduced to $4,000. Mr. Smith. in Sec
onding the motion. said the reason he
was in favor of eXempting the property
altogether was on account of the great
saving to taxpayers. Reduction was
made.
A. T. Snyder and Miss Oma Kinney.
of Indianatown. Pa, registered at the
Louise yesterday. Soon afterwards they
informed Mr.. Ries that they wished 20
get married. AS there are no marri-
age licenses kept here one was secured
from Wilmington and Rev. John Rigg
tied the knot. Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder
were rendered a reception. Why they
came to New Castle 70 be married they
refused to say beyond that they be-
lieved in romance and came to a
romantic place.
The Penn Literary Society will give
a reception to the High School gradu-
ates this evening in the High School.
Members of the Board of Education
have been invited and n pleasing pro-
gramme has been arranged.
In the Opera House tomorrow even>
ing the commencement exercises will
he held. The graduates are Eva
Deakyne. Aimee Bross and Edna Slack.
Rev. Hubert Wells. of Wilmington, viii
deliver the address.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25
DEATH TAKES
ROBERT II. WILSON
Was Editor Of State News and
an Active Resident of
Kent County
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, June 25.-Robert II. Wilson
editor of the Delaware State News. died
last evening. For years Mr.. Wilson was
one of the most active citizens Of this
section of Delaware-both in political
and the agricultural development of the
State. He reared and developed on ene
of his Kent farms probably the finest
peach orchard in Delaware, the trees pro-
ducing excellent peaches when the crop
elsewhere was a failure While he was
always a producer Of material things. he
has also been conspicuous as a news
paper man, particularly an editorial writ
er. He served as editor of the Smyrna
Call and later, as editor of his own Dover
newspaper, the News.
Mr.. Wilson's only service in office was
during the Legislature of 1897 and 1895
which ratified the constitution. when he
served as an active and valuable mem.
Der OF the House.
Always a Democrat and Of late an ar.
dent admirer of William ]. Bryan. Mr.
Wilson was chosen by his party as its
can(date for State treasurer at the be-
ginning of the last campaign.
Beside activity in public and farming en-
terprises, Mr.. Wilson was closely idensi.
fled with st. Jones' M. f. Church and the
Comegys Free Library, a reading room
established for the people of the st. Jones
neck district He was also interested in
the navigation enterprise which is row
operating steamboat traffic between the
Kent county towns reached by navigable
waters and the city Of Philadelphia. The
president of this enterprise is John y.
Wilson. of Philadelphia.
Recently Mr.. Wilson celebrated hi
twenty-hfth wedding anniversary.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25
PENNSYLVANIA R. R. RELIEF
sis,OOO,oOO Paid Employees and Families

s1s,ooo,ooo Paid Employees and Families
Since Organization of Society.
Reports of the operation of Employees
Relief Fund of the Pennsylvania Rail
road company's lines east Of Pittssurg
and Erie show that. including the pay
ments for the month of May but a few
thousand less than sls.OOOoOO has been
paid to members and their families since
the organization of the fund on February
Is. 1856. OF the exact total, amounting 10
81. .ss6, ,s5274, $500 s09.79 have been paid to
the families of members who have died
The remainder-s10,6 ,665 54295-was paid to
members who because of illness or ac.
cident were incapacitated for work. The
payments for the month of May, 1913
amounted TO $1O1, 91911, OF which sS5. .S9s5l
went to the families Of deceased members
and s66,O22.6O to those who were unable
to work.