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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
EAST LAKE SCHOOLS.
Diplomas Presented to High School
 Graduates Last Night.

The East Lake High school held it's closing exercises last night. A very ir- teresting programme of music ar1 speeches was given, after which Dr. j.. W. Stagg presented the diplomas to the graduating class. After a profitable year the school closed with fitting talk, made by MT. Dowell, in which he complimented the scholars on their work of the past year and presented the honors to the de- serving ones. The complete programme follows:
 Grand march, (Clayton)-Miss Leta Har- grove.
 Die Lotosblume, (Gustave Lange)-Miss Fife Jones.
 ''The Higher Education of Woman Ruby Mon tague Moor.
 Quartet. Merry Mller'. from Rob Roy'-Misses Hit and Woolf Messrs Day aud Moon.
 "The Quest of Happiness Ger trude Maddox.
 Solo, May Morning. Denze)-Miss Hit.
 '"rhe 1riumphs of Enthusiasm Eula Hargrove.
 Solo, swallows (Cowan)-Mss Woolf. Presentation of Diplomas-Dr. J. w. Etagg.
 Honors and Awards-Mr. Dowell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
PARADE TO PASS
 BIG GRAND STAND
STRUCTURE WILL BE ERECTED IN FRONT OF CAPITOL PARK. PARK WILL BE GENERAL REM DEVIOUS DURING REUNION.

Work was begun yesterday on the re- moval of the grandstand used by the fire mems tournament to Capitol park, where with considerable enlargement it will be used as a viewing stand for the floral parade and the big veterans parade dur ing the Confederate reunion.
 It will be erected on thd south side of Capitol park along Park avenue, facing Twentieth street. A section will be set aside for visitors holding complimentary tickets and the remainder will be sold at 50 and 75 cents for reserved seats. It will be the most favorable spot in the city 10 view the parades, and will be oc- cuped by the sponsors. military and civic officers.
 Several additional events are planned for Capitol park, including big musical, the oid-time veteran hand-shaking, and, in fact, the park will be the rendezvous for all visitors. Street Commissioner McCartin and Park Commissioner McVay have arranged the park beautifully with seats, and ever precaution will be taken by Chief Bodeker to keep objectionable characters away. c. M. Cook will have charge of the privileges. Reserved seats can be secured from him beforehand at Gelders hall, Fourth avenue and Twen- tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
East Lake Casino.

The Wayne Musical Comedy company, presenting the Money Maker at the East Lake Casino this week, is composed of members with rare talent. It numbers among it's members such well known per- sons as Fred Wayne, Frank Allworth, Christian Rllworth, Emmett OConnor, Aimee Travis, Alice Grat, Celine Kirk, LaMere sisters and last but not least Miss Loretta Marshall. The chorus of 20 girls is led by late members of Bolossoy Kralfys English ballet and Miss Kfttie Fanchionetti from Weber's Music hall, New York city.
 In the Money Maker all the members have plenty to do, and the chorus Is worked often and fast The production is literally provided with musical trim mings and nearly all the seasons musi- cal hits are sung The performance begins at S:45 o'clock and through special cars leave town in time to reach the lake at this time Reserved seat tickets are on sale at the cigar stand in the Brown Mark building, which entitle the holder to free admission into the park. Next week the same company will present the com edy "The White Hat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
ACTING AGAINST
 UNDESlRABLES
CHIEF BODEkER lNSTRUcTS MEN TO BE PARTICULARLY ALERT DURING REUNION FOR FLIGHT FINGERED GENTRY"

Tie local police department will make matters warm for the light-fingered E. ntry who are expected to pay Birming- ham visit along with the great crowd which is expected here during the re- union. Chief Bodeker addressed the fel- lowing special letter to his men yesterday
 'lt is my desire that you gentlemen get right in behind the light-dngered fra ternity and falSirs who will most assured ly come here during the reunion and be- fore the same with the intention of oper- atng on the unsuspecting visitors. want each one of you to get right in be- hird them as fast as one lands here and tut them in jail, and we will give them place to rest until the reunion is over
 There is one thing I know, that eacn one of you will give me your hearty co operation in protecting the grandest body of old heroes ever gathered together
 There Is only one way to handle crooks, and that is to get right after them and inake it so hot for them that they cannot stay here. l will be in citizens clothes with you gentlemen during ths reunion and will render you every possible assist : aTce. l know that you will do your full duty as l have implicit confidence in your ability to handle the situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
PATROLMEN PUT
 UNDER INSPECTION
MAYOR WARD IS so PLEASED WITH SHOWING THAT HE HAS PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN OF EN- TIRE FORGE.

The first regular inspection of the Bir- mingham police force was held yesterday afternoon. The showing made was a most creditable one and the inspectors had no unfavorable comment whatever 10 make on the appearance of the guar dians of the law.
 The members of the police department gathered in the assembly room in ths city hall at 3:90 o'clock and the boby was addressed by Mayor Ward and Hal J. Copeland, chairman of the police com mission. The speakers pointed out the object of holding the inspections and eomplmented the patrolmen on the favor- able showing made
 The entire body of officers marched out into the street, where Mayor Ward had O picture of the group taken, so favor- ably was he impressed with the showing. Tho officers, abreast formed a single line In front of the city hall. where the pie ture was taken The line was composed of 72 men dressed in new uniforms and extended from Third alley to Fourth ave- hue.
 The local police department has adopt ed the plan of holding these inspections regularly following the practice of tho departments ill the larger cities The oD- ject of the inspections is to promote the general good appearance of the members Of the police force. The officers will be required to keep their shoes shined, wear clean linen and to wear their coats close- ly buttoned while on duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
EDM0NDS UNABLETO
 ATTEND SATURDAY
FINAL PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR RAILROAD RECEP- TlON-M. & O. BEGINS FREIGHT SERVICE JUNE IS.

The invitations extended to many of bration to the railroads Saturday night are being accepted by many prominent men. Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Manufacturers Record an authori- ty on industrial matters, in writing his regrets uses one sentence that might be said to repay Birmingham for his absence Here is his letter:
 MT. J. B. Babb, Secretary Commercial
 Club, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st n- viting me to the banquet on May 30. I greatly regret that 1t is not possible for me to be with you.
 Congra tulating Birmingham on hav- ing the opportunity for celebrating the entrance of two new roads. and suggest ing that the potentialities of the Ala bama iron district are great enough u fully tax the facilities of all the roads in that district when once these re- sources are developed on scale coz mensurate with their magnitude, I am, very sincerely yours
 RICHARD H. EDMUNDS
 Editor and General Manager
 In completing arrangements for the reception, Walker Percy has been ap pointed toast master. The coming of both roads will be celebrated, alth ough the Mobile and Ohio is not quite ready to begin it's passenger service. c. P. Jackson has been appointed assistant general freight agent, and Is in Bir- mingham preparing for the commence ment of freight traffic over the road on June 15. A local freight agent will be appointed, and the old South hern forwarding freight house on the South side will be used as freight house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.
Birmingham, May 27, 4 p.

A matinee performance will be given at the Bijou theatre this afternoon by the Baldwin Melville company, which is presenting Edward Peple's comedy drama of the southwest, "rhe Love Route." The play tells a most interesting love story, and is rich in good comedy. The two principal roles are well presented by MT. OConnor and Miss Wheatley. The for mer takes the part of John Ashby, a young civil engineer engaged to build railroad across the ranch of his sweet heart in spite of her strenuous objections, while Miss Wheatley is the young woman who owns the ranch. There are some stirring scenes and the love-making Is of an unusual order. The company gives the stars good support The usual per formance is announced for tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
CITY FATHERS ASK AVONOALE ID JOIN
 BIRMINGHAM NOW Hot Arguments Heard At Spec ial Meeting of Council
 Yesterday Afternoon COM MPR0MISE REACHED
 ON NORWOOO PAVING 1t Is Understood City Will Lose About $15,ooo by the settlement-Ap-
 propriation of $15,ooo Is
 Made for Schools.

The City Council is willing at last for Avondale to annex itself to Birmingham, although it took quite bit of hot ar gument to settle the matter at the spe- cial meeting of the Board of Aldermen held yesterday afternoon.
 When President Parker called the meeting to order Aldermen Moore and Burnett were the only ones absent. When the Avondale matter was brought up AL derman Estes was the first to rise. MT. Estes offered an ordinance for adoption to the effect that the City Council of Birmingham express it's willingness for the immediate annexation of Avondale.
 The question was jumped on immedi- ately. Alderman J. R. Copeland was rec ognzed by the chair, and he moved that the matter be referred to the Greater Birmingham committee, wherewith Alder man O'Neill gained the floor and made a motion to table Alderman Copeands s resolution. Quite a lot of discussion fol- lowed, after which vote on Alderman O'Neills motion was taken. The motion was carried, and Alderman Copeland's motion was tabled by a vote of Il to 6.
 The previous question was called for and vote on Alderman Estes motion to adopt the ordinance resulted in its car riage by vote of Il to 5. The question of the adoption of the ordinance express ing the willingness of the council to re- ceive Avondale was then voted upon and carried by vote of Il to G.
 The Norwood paving trouble was taken up and the council agreed upon a com promise. The citizens or Norwood, it will be recalled, claimed some time ago that the assessments for the bitulithic pavement laid there were too high while the pavement was inferior, and fiatly re- fused to pay the assessments. The orig inal amount of the contract was about $l00,O00 It is understood that the city will lose about $15,000 by the compromise.
 resolution calling for an appropria- tion of $15000 for school purposes was unanimously adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
GRADUATION DAY
 AT HOLY ANGELS
CLOSING EXERCISES OF ACADEMY AT MAJESTIC THEATRE LAST NIGHT-DIPLoM AND MEDALS AWARDED.

The Holy Angels academy closed a tertainment at the Majestic theatre. The friends of the pupils completely filled the building and were most ap- preciative of the numbers rendered. The pupils showed marked talent and reflected cderit on tn emselves and on their teachers, the Sisters of St. Bene- dict.
 The essays read were considered of high literary merit. The drill numbers were especially pleasing and the music was exceptionally good.
 The drama. "The Two Orphans" was well acted the young ladies display ing much histrionic ability. At be close of the entertai inment the Rev Father Coyle, pastor of St. Pauls church, made a few remarks. ne thanked the audience for their pre es encs, which was such an encourage ment to the school. He tn en, for him. self and the audience, congratulated the pupils on the excellence of the programme and the excellent rendition of it. He urged the young lady grad uates to bear in mind the lessons im-
 
 virtue, love of God and regard of others rights that the good Sisters sedulously instilled into tn cir charges. He hoped that all would have a happy and pleasant vacation and return at reopening with renewed vigor to take up the work of another year.
 The Rev. Father O'Kelly, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows church, and sev- eral other clergymen were among the audience.
 Diplomas for having satisfactorily completed the academic course were awarded to Miss Nora Burke, Miss Clara Jimerson, Miss Mary Powell and Miss Alice Knight.
 The gold medal for high est average in first senior class was awarded to Miss Mary Powell To each of the Ter members of the first senior-Miss Nora Burke, Miss Clara Jimerson, Miss Alice Knight-a gold medal was awarded for graduation honors.
 The gold medal for the highest average in St. Paul's school was awarded to Master Willie Cusick.
 A gold medal for regular attend ance was awarded to Miss Margaret Antwine.
 A gold medal for proficiency A music was bestowed upon Miss Julia Foley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
POLITICS TO REST
 PENDING REUNION
CITY COMMITTEE WILL PROBA- BlY FIX THIRD MONDAY IN SEP TEMBER NEXT FOR ELECTION DAY.

From all appearances Birmingham will have a rest of about three weeks from political scrapping. It has been wlled that the political fight in municipal cir cles be held off until the Confederate 0 veterans are gone and the voters have an opportunity to get their breath.
 The city committee will probably meet about the second week in July, after the ~sistrars have completed their work. The date of the primary seems settled for the second or third week in August The election will be held on the third Monday in September.
 Upon meeting a big fight will ensue on the question of placing the department heads on the ticket. Other matters of importance will make the meeting one of great interest to the candidates. It is pretty well granted that the plurality plan will be adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
."AS YOU LIKE IT"
 AT HIGH SCHOOL
LARGE AUDIENCE TO SEE STU- DENTS PRESENT SCENES FROM SHAKESPEAREAN PLAY-PUPILS ACQUIT THEMSELVES WELL.

The sixth annual presentation Of Shalespearean drama by the literary so- cIety of the Birmingham High school last night proved as thoroughly enjoyable as it was successful. The delightful comedy, "As You Like It. was offered and the High school talent acquitted itself most admirably. The spacious auditorium of the school building was crowded to its full capacity, and from tile generous ap- pause it wduld be sunnsfakabiy judged that the audience was pleased. Ten scenes from the play were present. ed. The interpretation of all parts was exceedingly good. Every part was hap lilly rendered, but prominent among those in the cast, by way of the presentation Of their parts, were John Morrow as Frederick, the dukes usurping brother; William Thiebes as Jacques, one of the lords attending the duke in exile; Charles Orlando, sons of Rowland de Bois; Otto Hodges as Touchstone, a clown; Miss Laura Mel Towers as Rosalind, daughter of the exiled duke, and Miss Louise Thornbury as Celia, daughter of Fred. trick.
 Following is the full cast of characters: Duke, living in exile-Derell Nevins. Frederick his usurping brother-Johu Morrow.
 Ainiens and Jaques, lords attending duke in exie-Byrd Haley and William Thiebes.
 Oliver and Orlando, sons of Rowland de Bois-Charles Moffett and Russell Trus- low.
 Le Bean, courtier-Dixie McCrossin. Touchstone, a clown-Otto Hodges. Corin and Silvins, shepherds-Eug McPherson and Gus Torgerson. Charles, a wrestler-Truman Thomas. Adam, servant to Orlando-Joseph John William, country fellow-Donald Mur- doch.
 Person, representing Hymen-AImie Me Crossin.
 Rosalnd, daughter of exiled duke-Laura Mel Towers.
 Celia, daughter to FredericlS-Loulse Thornbury.
 Phebe. a shepherdess-Mary Lou Cobb. Audrey, country wench-Mary Todd Lords, Pages, Foresters and Attend ants-Lucien Smith, Francis Weiss, Frank Gidout, Robert McDavid, Lee Wood, Pa u Shropshire, Kennon Bowling, Harry Sel- salon.
 Court Lades-Mary Tardy and Edna Dexter.
 A synopsis of the scenes presented fol lows:
 ACT 1.
 Scene 1-Olivers orchard. Orlando's 0Iscontent.
 Scene 2-Before Dukes palace. The wrestling match. Duke banishes Rosalind.
 ACT II.
 Scene 1-Before Olivers house. Orlando leaves home.
 Scene 2-Forest of Arden. Duke in exile. Rosalind takes up abode in forest. Scene 3-F crest. Orlando arrives in forest of Arden.
 Scene 4-Forest. Orlando meets Duke and is entertained.
 ACT III. Scene Forest Orlando in love.
 ACT ". Scene Forest. Rosalinds cure. Or lando and Oliver reconciled.
 ACT V. Scene Forest. Betrothal of Olivtr and Celia.
 Scene 2-Forest. Fulfllment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
REUNION FOR SONS
 IS ALL ARRANGED
CITY HALL WILL BE OFFICIAL
 GATHERING PLACE ADDRESS ES WILL BE DELIVERED BY SEV. ERAL PROMINENT soUTHRoNs.

One of the features incident to the reunion will be the 18th reunion of the Sons of Confederates to be held whil city hall will be the official headquar- ters and meeting place.
 The programme includes addresses D : number of prominent southerners, in cluding Lee Meriwether of St. Louis on Jefferson Davis" another by T. Up- ton Sisson of Mississippi, another by W. l.. Mason of Georgia on General Forests Pursuit of Straits Raiders"
 After a few preliminary routine mat ters, Commander John W. Apperson of 4nernphis will assume command of the meeting Tuesday morning During the afternoon this programme will be ulr- ried out:
 Call to order by Albert C. Sexton, commander of the Alabama division.
 Invocation by Rev. John W. Caldwell Jr, Chaplain general, us. c. V.
 John w. Apperson. commander-in- chief, introduced by Division Com mander Albert c. Sexton.
 Music.
 Formal address of welcome by Hon. H. B. Gray. lieutenant governor of Alabama, in behalf of the state of Ala bama.
 By Mayor George B. Ward, in behalf of the city of Birmingham.
 By Senator Joseph F. Johnston, in behalf of Camp Hardee, U. c. V.
 By Hon. J. H. Wallace, Jr, In behalf of the Alabama division, U. S. c. V.
 By Mrs. c. M Tardy, in behalf of Pelham chapter U. D. c.
 By Commander J. A. Rountree, in be- half of Camp Henry D. Clayton Mo- 432 U. s. c. "
 Response to the address of welcome by Governor Jared Y. Sanders of Louis- jana.
 Presentation of all official sponsors maids of honor. matrons of honor and chaperons by Hon Clarence J. owens of Abbeville, Ala.
 Response, J. P. Norfleet, commander Camp N. B. Forrest No. 215 of Mem phis, Tenn.
 Address by Hon. Lee Meriwether of St. Louis, Mo-, on Jefferson Davis, the only President of the Confectionery
 p. m.-Grand concert given to the Veterans, Sons of Veterans. sponsors and maids at the Hippodrome auditor ium.
 Address, Hon. Charles Scott of Mis- sissippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE
 DIFFERENCES OF SONS

It is learned that two camps of Sons of Veterans will have no official separate recognition in the reunion programme, but all the camps will be considered as enc. The official programme has been prepared and adopted by the executive committee, which is in charge of all mat ters relative to the coming gathering. The programme provides for an address of welcome on behalf of the Sons of Con- federates by Rufus N. Rhodes who was first recommended for this honor by Camp Clayton and later by Camp Morgan Pettus.
 Camp Clayton, 1t seems, has rescinded its action and is making an effort to place Prof. H. P. Burruss in his place. How over, the executive committee has ar- ranged no place on the progra mme for the various camps and has declined to change its appointment
 Commander J. A. Rountree of Camp Clayton was appointed by Gen. Stephen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28

time ago I noticed plan used there that it seems to me might be well for the city of Birmingham to adopt. In Los Angeles every one of the street sweepers is equipped with dust hood. These hoods are made of canvas on light frame and cover the entire sweeper, the seat of the driver alone projecting above the hood. The canvas extends down to within three or four inches of the ground, and If dust alone were considered no one would be aware that the streets were being swept while the machines are being hauled about.
 "The cost of these hoods must not De more than $1O or $12 each, and 1t seems to me that they could be very profitably used in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
Suggests Dnst Hoods Fo1
 Cify's Sf1eet SheepeYs

Tn connection with the present cam palgn against tuberculosis, I think it might be well to consider the part the street cleaning department of the city plays in spreading the dreaded disease" said c. R. Patterson yesterday after- noon.
 Tn cleaning the streets the big sweep CTS employed necessarily raise a goodly amount of dust. This dust swept from the streets undoubtedly contains all sorts of deadly germs and when the clouds sometimes raised by the sweepers fly into the stores those inside necessarily breathe the germs. I do not doubt that tuber- culosis and other diseases are spread broadcast in this manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28

D. Lee his chief junior aide in charge of all social affairs, but after the organiza tion of Camp Morgan-Pettus this order was rescinded, and General Lee decided to have nc aides, leaving the matter en- tirely to the executive committee.
 There is no reunion committee so ac lively at work in harmony with the execu tive committee as that for the sponsors, headed by R. D. Johnston, commander of Camp Morgan Pettus This committee has charge of the reception and enter tainment of the division and department sponsors, who will number about 100. Many of these have obtained hotel apart ments with their chaperons. but the com niittee Is prepared to give private enter tainment to about 40 at the beautiful Mar garet Allen school on Highland avenue. Cots ordered by the Industrial school at East Lake have been offered and will be arranged in the school, where the young ladies will be made perfectly at home.
 The committee will have charge of the ball and in a few days will complete its plans ready for announcement so that there will be no mistakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
PERSONAL

w. c. Goodrich of the Phillipson- Har- per Clothing company left last night for Washington and points in the east.
  Woodson Upshaw, who was operated oil for appendicitis at St. Vincent's hospital Monday night. is doing well He is with the Forbes Piano company and is a son of the Rev. w. J. D. Upshaw of At lanta.
 Miss Ada Gleason and Frederick Julian, lately members of the Marlowe Stock company of Chicago, arrived yesterday to join the Baldwin Melville company at the Bijou. Miss Sinnott who joined the company at the first of the week. is play ing ingenue roles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. AIbertine Eckerle,

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'cloc< tihs afternoon over the remains of Mrs. Albertine Eckerle, who died Mon cay night at the residence on Cotton ave me, West End. 1nterment will take placs at Elmwood. The funeral will be in charge of the ladies of the Knights of Honor. The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers and are requested to meet at the residence at 245 o'clock this aft crnoon: Louis Schwarz, J. M. Sharp, w. T. Bissett J. s. Harper, E. R. Spears and A. O. Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
BOXES OF DEAD cHINAMEN.
Immigration Commissioner Thinks the
 Story Is Fake.

New York, May H.-Under orders from Immigration Commissioner Sargent agents of the immigration bureau today investigated a report that 12 Chinamen who were smuggled into this country over the Mexican border in boxes and shipped from Fl Paso, Tex, to New York, were dead when they reached this city.
 Commissioner Sargent said today that although he had ordered an investigation of the story he thought it was instigat ad by a Chinaman in order to create a sem satiOn.