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,ni,ted during that day, and that one
NV a Negro. This is repeated day
ofter day. and thus the whole Negro
race GOOD as well as bad, gets BAG
name and is put at a tremendous dis
advantage !, myself, thought at one
time that the great majority Of as
saults for rape were by Negroes, for
nearly every day I saw something in
the paper about it. / then lived In
Chicago, where the headlines are
much more glazing than in Philadel'
phia. Imagine my surprise when
one day, looking over the records OF
the police arrests in the Official sta
tistics of the city Of Chicago. /
found that there had been during
the year 1877 arrests for rape, and on
" Z of them of Negroes. never
would have believed it If had not
seen it on the Official record Of the
city; 100 white men arrested for rape
and only z Negroes! And yet during
that very year the Chicago paper;
mad, more over the assaults of n
groes than those of whites.
Again, the papers have a way Of in
juring the whole Negro race by the
crimes of the individual members.
This may not be intentional, but the
harm is no less. To illustrate: II you
will pick up your mornings paper
and reid CT the crimes Of yesterday
you will not find John Doe. a white
man, was arrested yesterday" ETC.,
or Edward Robinson. a Scotchman,
or Heinrich Schmidt, a German, q"
but you will almost certainly find
some such note as this: John John
son, a Negro, was arrested" ETC.,
That is. the crime Of the individual
Negro is put on the whole Negro
race. The reader remembers that a
Negro was arrested yesterday, and
the day before, and gets 1t into his
mind that Negroes commit an undue
amount Of crime. He is not impress
ed with the large amount Of crime
by the white race, or by
the English or German elements OF
population because the papers, as
rule, do not identify white criminals
with Gny particular nationality, ex-
c"pt occasionally the Italian.
1t Goes not need an expert in psy.
chology to appreciate the fact that
this influence of the newspapers is
most damaging, because so subtle and
Incidental. People get ideas damag-
ng to the race but do not know
where they got them. They often
.hink them based upon facts, while |
linking of the term Negro TO the
name Of every member Of that race
hey too often have their basis in the
Who is reported as having committed |
rhine, and the reporting Of proper
ionately more crimes, with greater
Of Negroes than Of whites. |
The friends Of the Negroes ought
not to longer overlook this"
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%THE YOUNG MRS. WINTHROP
AT PEKIN,

Mr.. Robert T. Motifs, proprietor and
manager OF the Pekin theatre, State
and 9th SITS, announces that on Fri
day, January 81, there will be present,
ed a dramatic revival of Bronson Ho-
wards successful fouract American
comedy-drama, The Young Mrs. Win
throp." This event will be the third
Of a series inaugurated by Mr.. Motifs
at the request Of a great many pat
rons among the discriminating thea
TRIGGERS OF the city. Thus far they
have been uniformly successful. In
this production, Mr.. ]. Ed. Green. the
sterling character actor. will appear
in the stellar role, and he will be
ably assisted by the dramatic portion
of the famous Pekin Stock Company.
The presentation OF this play will be
made on a liberal scale and all de-
tails Of costumes, scenery and aces
series will be complete. Seats are
now on sale at the box ONCE, and
should be secured at the earliest pos
sible moment. Prices are CSC, SOC,
75c and S1.00.
L W. Cummins, Mgr. P. P.
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THE LIGHT ON BOOKER T. WASH.
INGTON.

If Prof. Booker Washington's tour
of Mississippi is. in the interest OF
Taft" as It is reported to be, he will
find that 1t is "an Ill wind that will
blow him no good" The Light res.
poets Prof. Booker Washington as an
educator but disrespects him as a pol.
itician.
There IS no Taft sentiment In Mis-
Fissippi; but IL is openly stated that
Booker 7. Washington will bring the
Taft sentiment with him when he
comes on his lecturing tour. Woe be
INTO the Negro. who like Judas Iscar.
lot Of old. will betray his race for a
few pieces Of silver.-The Light,
Vicksburg. Miss.
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and in their homes, are essentiai
factors"
The same eminent authority also
tells us that an incloseure Is the one
place where the germs Of consump-
zion can do their work. Then ne ADDS
that the home and the workshop are
the two kinds OF Enclosures which Of
fer the best surrounding for implant-
ing the germs of this disease.
The workshop is a very common
means of spreading tuberculosis; and
there are medical men who assert
that II +, the most common OF all.
Why? Because workshops are too fire.
ouently overcrowded, with miserable
ventilation, and no sunshine. These
surroundings, together with long
hours and insufficient food, or, more
likely, the lack OF properly cooked
and nourishing food, tell the whole
story.
It should not be forgotten, either,
that consumption is a family disease
In the main, and that when once It
gets into family only the greatest
care and proper handling Of the pa
tent can save the entire number from
its relentless attacks. The bedroom,
and, next, the dining room are the
two most dangerous breeding places
in the home for consumption.
But getting back to workshops;
they are, as a rule, places where
those who work in them have had
nothing in them have had nothing to
say as to their sanitary construction,
or arrangements tending to promote
physical health and vigor. They are
also places where a workman can
not choose his immediate associates,
and where he is often compelled to
work under conditions which he well
knows expose him to infection and
death.
A consumptive cigarmaker or gar.
ment worker can and frequently does
the shop in which he
works by careless and promiscuous
splitting. In this way a workman wit
can produce and main
tain conditions around his bench or
table which are almost certain to
Implant the germs OF this disease in
those who work next to him.
So you see that house life. whether |
It be the home or the shop. is the (,
important factor in the propagation |
and spread of consumption. Import
mt because in these two places or
Enclosures men and women spend |
both their sleeping and
waking hours. Important again for
he reason that in both the home and I
he shop are produced and maintain.
ID through ignorance Of the simplest
'ules Of health. those conditions u
end to impair physical vigor and at
he same time produce the germs o
disease and death.
And this brings US back to pure air
md sunshine. which, with cleanliness
n both person and surroundings, are
lie agencies that tend to keep peo-
,ie well.-'P."
The broad ax., 1908-01-25
SIX ROOM HOUSE FOR SALE.

For SaIe.-Six room house at May
wood, JILL, S275O.OO, new, modern, oak
trim, bath. two blocks from Aurora x
Elgin Depot, small payment dowu
balance monthly. A number of good
Colored families have settled in this
neighborhoOd. o. ]. Westcott, 200 So
Fifth Ave, haywood, ILL.,, or 11O7 Sc
curity Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
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Mr.. John ousley All, E. 63rd ST., is
on the sick list
Mrs. Jacobs, 1886 Dearborn St, Is
confined to her bed with illness.
Mrs. L Lapsley, 512O Dearborn St,
has been on the sick list for the past
week.
The Pullman Company has issued a
general order to have all of its por-
tiers vaccinated.
Mr.. Julius N. Avendorph has been
sueffring from an attack OF the
grippe.
Mr.. John Garner, 372O Dearborn
St, is confined TO his house injured
by a fall on the ice.
Mr.. Henry Hart, OF Indianapolis is
in the city the guest Of his son-in-
law. Jno. Fry. 1924 Indiana ave.
A fve-story hotel to be let exclu-
sively for AfrO-Americans. has been
opened in Portland, Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank OF Madison.
Wis, are in the city the guests OF
Mrs. R. ]. Woods 1929 Dearborn st.
Mr. Joe Jenkins. $40 Evans ave.
who was injured on the railroad re-
Gently is again following his line of
duty.
Mrs. A. T. Peterson, who for a long
time ran a roominE house on State
street near 26th, has opened a first
class house for roomers at 1912 Wa
bash ave-, Phone Douglas 1851.
The Triangle and Inner-Circle Club |
recently turned over SIS to the OLD
Folks Home, 61O Garfield Blvd. which
was realized from the Charity Bali
given by the club Christmas evening
at the First Regiment Armory.
The Phyllis Wheatley Home Associ.
alton for Colored girls, gave a fancy
sox social at the Frederick Douglass
Center, 1892 Wabash ave., Monday
evening last. for the benefit Of fits
nome. The affair was well attended
md a neat sum realized.
Representative John p. McGoorty
las become an active aspirart. for
ne nomination for Governor of HIN.
us. Mr.. McGoorty has many warm
md influential friends throughout the
'tate' who are assisting to push his
'oom along.
County Judge Lewis Rinaker. last
saturday, threw the Barnett and Lam.
~ contest out Of his court, for want
equity and Judge Lantry viii be
ermitted to serve out his term and ,
ne chances are q thousand to one I
not that at the coming election this {
AL the leaders Of the Republican !
arty. win not nominate another Col. 4
red man. to run for Municipal Judge
After q brief illness Mrs. Nellie e.
eVezen, 212, 2sth st., died AZ Proyi. .
Sn' hospital Monday morning, Jan.
IN Mrs. Devezen has been a resi-. :
snt OF Chicago for the past fourteen !,
sars' during which time she was an :
1--WE member Of ST. Thomas Episco- !
= enurcn, from whence she was 3
lr1ed Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
son and daughter survives her.
w Father Aassiah conducted the =
neral services. Intermsnt, OAK. 4
oods cemetery. =
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Ress to the oeez,ion.

Aotner wit and q warm heart are
possessed By Nine. Yvette GuiIbert.
AIter one OF the many charitable per-
Lormanees which she has given in
france ne priest Of the country VII
Isse where It had been held entertain
"a al the company at lunch. Nine.
Avs1e found an egg on her plate.
Droks II and ten gold pieces fell out.
tou don't know my tastes quite well
seL n. Ie Cure" she said. II adore
Doleo eggs, but eat only the white.
: never touch the yoIk, and I must
1eave II to you for your poor peopIe"-
London Telegraph. =
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MODERN FLATS AND
COTTAGE FOR RENT.

Desirable six room fats beautiful
decorated and modern in every way
Also cottage in rear. reduced rent
to May first, located on Dearborn 6.
near Sind st. Apply to ]. S. Bartio.
& Son 5126 State street.
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LIES Sorro,ra

Bob Ito Bessie) 1t seems rather
strange, Bessie. that when 1 didn't
want to kiss you you didn't mind, but
now that you are old enough to make
me want to you won't let me.-New
York Life.
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FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT.

Nicely furnished rooms, strictly
modern for rent 1912 Wabash ave.
Mrs. A. T. Peterson. Phone 7O51.
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Obviously,

II the famous Ananias club gave
social functions, wonder what would
De the favorite instrument Of enter
tainment."
Naturally the lyre."-Houston Post.
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IN. Importance Of ventilation.


The science Of architecture, II under
this head we include the principles OF
building construction and the heating
and ventilation OF buildings, has done
and Il doing much OF interest and I'm
portance to the student Of public health
science. The air supply. especially for
the modern civilized and too often sed-
entary form OF mankind, Is In the long
run quite as important as the water
supply. the milk supply or any other
supply. Surely we cannot be too care
ful OF the purity Of a substance which
we take into our bodies oftener and in
larger volume than any other and
which has come. rightly. no doubt. and
as the result Of long and painful ex-
perience, TO be known as the very
breath Of life. Human beings may sur
vive anc seemingly thrive even for
long periods on bad air. but for the
best work. the highest efficiency. the
greatest happiness and the largest life.
as well as for perfect health, the very
best atmosphere is none too good
Scientific American.
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Looks count lot" remarked Slopay.
About half the good get from dinner
Is the look OF things"
"All right, Mr.. Slopay," replied Mrs.
Borden Wen just give you two
looks In future. City Times.
The broad ax., 1908-01-25

HEntered as seeond-class Matter
Auu. 10, 1902 at the Post ONCE at
CHICAGO, I6bis, under Act Of March
8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06

Wylam went almost as solidly against it. This was due to the fact that the court would be located in Ensley and the people of Wylam would be put at a disadvantage, as under the present sys- tenn they have resident justice of the peace.
 The vote was much larger than was anticipated in both polling places and tends to show the interest manifested in this particular bill.
 The official figures as given out by the election managers are as follows:
 Ensley box-For, 4S9; against, 132. Total votes 621 majority for, 357
 Vivian box-For, 29; against SC; total vote, 115; majority against ST.
 Total vote for, 51S; total vote against, 21S; total majority, 300.
 Under the provisions of the bill creat- ing the court it will go into effect on January l, 1909; in other words the day the terms of the present justices of the peace expire The judge is made elective and will be voted on at the general lec- ton, November 3.
 AS the position is one of considerable honor and pays a good salary, there are many aspirants for the position. Among the probable candidates are: J. E. Whit ten, J. C. Jordan, D. J. Hummer, Judge Donaldson, w. w. Shortridge, E. G. Goldsmith, Judge James Brodie, J. M. Perkins, A. l.. Arnold, and several other prominent citizens. It is generally sup posed, however, that the race will mar row down to two candidates A hot cam paign is expected as the time is very short
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

George Sidney and a large company, including Carrie Webber, returned to the Bijou theatre last night in a new musical show called Busy Izzy's Boodle," which serves to still further exploit the ludicrous adventures of 'Izzy." The show is devised solely for diversion and it is decidedly en- tertaining. MT. Sidney is one of the best Jewish comedians on the stage and he has an individuality which sets him apart from others. He has introduced great deal of fun in his present vehicle and the performance last night was received with hearty laughter. Several of the comedy skits were de- cidedly new and all were good. Miss Webber gave excellent support, playing a character part, that of an Italian woman, which is a radical departure from her customary roles.
 Like all the Sidney shows "Busy Izzys Doodle" is handsomely staged and is enlivened with plenty of music. The musical numbers are all elaborate and rendered more attractive by light effects, pretty costumes and novelties in stage ensembles. The sheath gown number made hit and there was a Salome dance. MT. Sidney is on the stage most of the time and there is no cessation of the fun while he is in view As usual, 'Izzy" loses a great deal of money in his efforts to acquire worldly experience.
 The show was well received last night by an audience that filled the house. The Busy lazy" shows never fail to draw well in Birmingham and the present offering by MT. Sidney Is up to his usual standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
Personal and General.

s. R. Guarino left today for Chatta- nooga where he will assist in establishing an Italian colony near that point. The Chattanooga chamber of commerce have in view the desirability of inducing i'm migration to Tennessee and have offered free land and transportation to 20 Ital- ian families as an inducement to further immigration. MT. Guarino has secured these people through an Italian agency in New York.
 M. H. Treadwell of the Treadwell com pany of New York, Pittsburg and Chi caso is in the city today on business.
 Mrs Christian Mccarthy, the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Fergus Mccarthy, the well known attorney of Ensley, Is quite sick at the home of her parents with typhoid fever
 Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor of the Chris tian church of Ensley, will leave Wednes- day to attend the international conven- tion of the Christian church which will be held in New Orleans commencing Oc- tober g.
 Alderman John Angwin and D. A. Ech- ols will leave Tuesday for Arizona. where they own mining interests. During their absence J. H. MsMurtra, who will be assisted by licensed embalmer will have charge of their business.
 Capt. Cliff S. Price, Prof. Al1good and special committee from Avondale were in Ensley today inspecting the Carnegie library and the methods used in oper- ating same. They went from Ensley to Bessemer on a similar mission.
 A local lodge of Red Men was insti- tuted tonight by Special Deputy Hughes of Birmingham. Great Sachem J. Bur ger assisted in the ceremonies The lodge started under very favorable circum- stances and numbers among it's members some of the best citizens of Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
At the Majestic.

Without any of the gorgeous proseen- ium which very often goes a long way to make vaudeville act, the presentas tion of Lewis McCord & Company al the Majestic this week is just as inter- esting and equally as comical as anything that has been offered at the little Thea tre Beautiful this season. The act is entitled "Welly Jones' Scoop" The story deals with the life of a newspaper re- porter as the title indicates. Wellington r Jones is a newspaper reporter striving for recognition with little encouragement Lamenting his position he wishes he only had $10,000 and at the same moment a bank robber, hotly pursued by the police runs across the roof and drops a pack age containing s1O,0OO in bills down the chimney into Jones room. He finds the money and is planning all sorts of things when his managing editor comes in and informs him of the robbery pie turing to him the glory of tine reporter who can find the money, thereby securing the big scoop the other papers, at the same time telling him that it will be the making of him on his paper. Jones permits the managing editor to leave without telling him of his find but plans his story, a very interesting one. and states his intention of writing it and placing it with the $100OO on the editors desk.
 The act is full of sly comedy and is one of the most entertaining skits inn aginable. Lewis McCord as the reporter Is typical and a good interpreter Miss Bertha St. Clair as his wife carries her part excellently. The act is simple but pleasing and one that should draw big audiences.
 The remainder of the bill A the Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
Another Candidate Out,

Another "Richmond is in the field" for the appointment as postmaster at Ems ley l. A. Millar, the efficient and pop ular assistant postmaster, announced to- day as an applicant for the position It goes without saying that were the ques- ton left to the citizens of Ensley MT Millar would be appointed. He enters the race only at the solicitation of his many friends, who speak confidently of his appointment It is stated authori- tatively that no appointment will be made until after the general election, in No- vember. Mir. Millar has his past record to recommend him and is making the race squarely on his merits. He has the un- qualified indorsement of many leading citizens. In the meantime J. W. Brig man and T. c. Kennemer and their friends sare extremely active and each claims the appointment
 As J. O. Thompson, President Roose- velts referee, has announced that no recommendations will be made until after the general election in November, it is predicted that several other candidates will enter the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
Jewish Seruices.

At sunset Monday ended the Day of Atonement. which was observed by the Jewish citizens Services were held by the Reform Congregation at their syna- gogue, Ferdinand Hirsh officiating
 Services were held in the synagogue yes terday evening at o'clock, a sermon being preached on What Atonement Should Do for Us" Services were held this morning at 10 a. m., the sermon be- ing on "The Wandering Jew,'' and in the afternoon at D. m on Be Strong.
 Mir. Hirsh was here last year and came again in response to an urgent call A permanent position has been offered hin and he will doubtless sign a contract with the Jewish people of Bessemer with in the next few days in which event he will make this his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06

ing is the drinking song sung by double male quartet. All eight of the men are good looking and their acting and sing ing is especially good The eight have been carousing and are in happy state of mind and their declaration that they won't go home until morning was suf- ficient for dozen encores.
 The sheath gown is shown in two or three different styles each of which took greatly.
 Altogether Fred Irwin has splendid show in "The Majestics," and Is well
 worth seeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
Coke Ovens Liahted.

A number of coke ovens at the Tennes see company's DeBardeleben division were lighted today and just as rapidly as possible all of the AIS ovens will be fired up.
 It is the intention of the company to start Nos. and furnaces just as quickly as they can get them ready. It is also understood that the Bessener rolling mill will start full in every de- partment next Monday and that the trade outlook on plates and bars justifies the belief that the mill will run full with out any further shut down until spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06

illness will be incapacitated to fill a po- sition of this kind again for some time to come. MT. Lytle Is well known throughout the Birmingham district, hav- ing for the past 12 years been connect ed with the railroads in the capacity of yard master and dispatcher. He comes to this position directly from the Louis- vile and Nashville, but has also worked for the Alabama Great Southern around Birmingham during his railroad career He Is 8 man of family, having a wife and little girl, whom he will bring to Bessemer just as quickly as his plans for going to housekeeping can be per fected.
 He reports having found everything connected with the Birmingham South- ern Bessemer yards in excellent shape and that business is showing a decided increase within the last week, so much so that he will put on another engine and crew Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
INFERIOR COURT
 WILL BE CREATED Large Vote Cast Tor 1t At
 EnSley WILLIAM WAS OPPOSED Announcement Is Made That Ensley Postoffice Appointment Will Not Be Made Till After Election.
 Personal and General.

Ensley, October .-(Special)-The cleo ton to establish an inferior court for Beat 45 was held today and the court was voted in by greater majority than it's most sanguine advocates expected. The polls opened promptly at o'clock and the votes came thick and fast. From the first it was evident that the vote was largely in favor of the court.
 The workmen employed a several plants voted almost to a man for the court bill.
 While the vote in Ensley was so de- cidedly in favor of the bill the box at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
REPUBLICANS ARE
 FOR GOOD ROADS

The members of the committee on platform and resolutions of the repub- 1ican state convention held in Birming- ham May 6, desire to recall to the at tention of republican voters in the state that the platform adopted by the state convention contained plank strongly advocating the construction of good roads, and urging that the same ''be made an object both of na- tional and state Legislation"
 In view of the above resolution,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-06
Fire at Rock Castle.

The coal mines at Rock Castle oper- ated by the Davis Creek Coal & Coke company. caught fire yesterday after noon, which resulted in the destruction of the fan house, and it is understood the fire did considerable other damage so that it will be several weeks before operations can be continued. The par tieulars as to the origin of the fire and the full extent of the damage could not be learned