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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
The Class Address.

One of the most interesting addresses was by Miss Elizabeth Bulloch, whose subject was .'The Truest Wisdom of All" She said in part:
 Wisdom not only induces person to sit down when she has said what she intended saying, but 1t leads a person who has deeper insight into the ques- ton in hand to rise and express her thought on the subject. So l come before you to give you not glimpse of the gleamngs of wisdom, but to give you deeper insight into the truest wisdom of all; to lead you to realize in some de- gree the ideals and aspirations of this, the class of 1908.
 Having passed through the four years of lights and shadows of boarding school life with Look high, aim high, be high' for our motto, our idea of the truest wisdom is somewhat different from that which you have been lead to believe.
 True wisdom is that which leads a person to mold out of the raw material given her by her Creator noble life. It is that which enables one to become a king over self; to become master of circumstances. Wisdom in few words is self knowledge, self reverence, self control--leading life to sovereign power,
 That knowledge which makes 1t possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
| NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Class Exercises At MsntevaIIO
 School NOTES AND PERSONALS Assembly Hall at Girls Industrial School Packed to Hear Programme Which Fulfilled Traditions of
 the Institution.
NOTES AND PERSONALS
BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.

Girls Industrial School, Montevallo. Monday. Class Day exercises this morning thronged the assembly hall to its very doors. Picturesque with banners and class songs, and with a stage set ting quite in keeping with the importance of the day, the whole programme more than fulfilled the traditions of the school. Into it entered many picturesque elements to interest the hundreds of visitors while nothing overshadowed the importance and dignity of the day for senior or junior.
 The assembly hall was handsomely dec- orated. A floral arch was built at the stage entrance and beneath were the gates decorated with the senior colors, and through which the class of '0s passed with the prettiest of ceremonies.
 The long procession was quite inter- esting. First came the special students with their class banner and singing their class song. Following these were the young women of the freshman class. The members of the junior class entered the chapel following a brilliant banner.
 The seniors made an icposinm procession. The gates were opened and through them passed 22 young women, still singing their class song.
 A list of the graduates follows:
 Miss Minnie Beech, Miss Sara Craw- ford, Miss Daisy Dunlap Miss Eunora Farris, Miss Beula Garrett, Miss Willie Jenkins, Miss Ida Mckee, Miss Florence Patterson, Miss Lockie Posey, Miss Kath- leen Shivers, Miss Imogene Waldrop, Miss Elizabeth Bullock, Miss Ursula Del champs, Miss Lula Edens, Miss Matte Estelle Garner, Miss Jamie Haggard. Miss Ella Massey, Miss Lillian McVay, Miss Eola Patton, Miss Fanny Rosson, Miss Clara Thompson, Miss Mabel Will son.
 The programme was as follows:
 Welcome address, Miss Willie Jenkins.
 "Gleanings of Wisdom" Miss Fanny Rosson.
 "The Highest Wisdom of AL Miss Elizabeth Bullock,
 Etude, Op. 40 Chopin, Miss Kathleen Shivers.
 "lrhe Path of Wisdom,' Miss Florence Patterson.
 "The Fates": Presentation of Key of Knowledge, Miss Willie Jenkins; response for junior class, Miss Ellen Davis Class song.
 Benediction, Rev J. T. Mangum. Mrs. L. c. Woolfolk of Louisville, Ky who has been visiting Mrs Leo K. l Steiner on Highland avenue, has re- | turned home on account of illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Miss Jenkins' Address.

The following was the welcome address by Miss Jenkins, one of the graduates:
 Ladies and Gentlemen, and our School mates: We are glad to see you here this morning; glad that you have come to see what we will do on our day. For we feel that this is our day-supremely ours. Of course, class day means much to any and every member of our organized classes; it means a day when they in body may proclaim by song and march their loyalty to class and school. Class day is a great blessing and a day of rejoicing for us all. These exercises draw us all nearer to- gether in the bonds of love and friend ship.
 But it means more to the seniors than to anyone else, for we come to this occasion for the last time, and you know when we approach an enjoyable event for the last time that occasion and all its connec- tions become infinitely dearer and more precious to us. Tomorrow, you suggest, should be the day of our rejoicing for then we receive the diplomas for which We have worked so hard But no; what fo you think a woman cares for diplomas or honors of any sort if she receives them on an occasion on which she is not ex- pected to talk? Today is ours to do and to say what we please; and we can only hope that w4at we have to do and say will not prove dull or uninteresting to you who are come to be with us.
 You see oI4 situation. Bullfnch tells us that the ancient temple of the goddess of wisdom, Minerva, has been succeeded by the school room and that we may count this Minerva as one of our literary ancestors. Minerva, as you know, was not only the goddess of wisdom, but of all useful and practical arts as we'll So please do not make the mistake of think ing that our knowledge of dress making, millinery, cooking, stenography. bookkeep- ing. etc., are out of place here; they are quite at home. The intellectual grasp of our goddess was very broad and deep, but her wisdom did not necessarily carry her beyond the realms of the practical.
 We hope this morning, as descendants of Minerva, to do credit to her name, and to entertain you with full flow of wis dom. However if we fail and you find yourselves growing tired "a word to the wise is sufficient" Let me say again that you are very, very welcome here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Firemen's Ball Tonight.

Tonight at East Lake the Volunteer Tiremen's association of Georgia and Ala bama will hold their annual ball at the pavilion at East Lake. Special arrange ments are made for their entertainment. Tomorrow will be labor union day and all labor men will be admitted free with their families on presentation of their cards. There will be fireworks display.
 Thursday night the prizes won in the Firemen's tournament will be awarded from tho band stand and there will be a large house burned on the lake, novel spectacle. Again Saturday night the United Comm ercial Travellers will be en- tertained at East Lake and there will be a fireworks display for them. There is d band concert every afternoon and night and Tetswuari's Japs give free exhibi- tions afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
American Reception in Lisbon.

Lisbon, May 1s.-Another successful social function in connection with the international telegraphic convention, now in session in Lisbon, was held at the American legation, which is one of the most magnificent diplomatic residences in Europe. Charles Page Bryan gave re- ception to members of the convention. Among those present were the papal nuncio, members of the diplomatic corps and many officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
BILL TO AID SCHOOLS.
Millions Will Be Added to School Fund
 If it Passes.

Washington, May 1s.-(Speeial. 1.-The bill introduced by MT. Burnett of the Seventh district to grant to the com- mon schools of Alabama all of the re- maining coal lands in the state was reported yesterday from the committee on public lands by MT. Craig of the Fourth district, a member of the com- mittee. Mir. Burnett and MT. Craig. in speaking of the bill, state that the 5ill if passed would give to Alabama about 10000 acres of land, all of which is classed by government experts as coal lands. MT. Burnett has been working on this matter for several years and he has been ably seconded by Mir. Craig since he became member of the com mittee to which the bill was referred. It is estimated that the passage of this bill will add approximately a mil lion dollars to the common school fund of Alabama.
 The whole Alabama delegation seem to be extremely well pleased that the bill has received such favorable action and they are confident that the bill, as introduced by Mir. Burnett. will pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Toast to the Confederate Veterans
 From the Youth of the South

By Rosine Raoul Old soldiers here's Ca health) to you! We turn and look through mists Of time And see your hearts beat high and true, In all the glory of your prime
 We drink health to you! Dear soldiers, when we look toward you We feel the glory of your life; Through the dim past's fast-fading hue, The exultation of that strife,
 In memory we drink to youi We lift our glasses high to you, And drink to you and your alone To your stout hearts, warm, proud and true,
 To that lost cause which is our own
 In homage now we drink to you! Through the warm souths soft, hazy Where romance dwells and loves own light Dreams on the hills, shines in the dew, A sad-browed maid may find her knight.
 In love we drink to you! And may our future be as true As our dead past. which Is not deadl
  Bound to what has been sung and said.
 With proud young hearts we
 drink to you May the young Souths clear morning dew
 Remain unstained with sorded gain. Be honor first as twas with you, Still first to us through joy or pain. May ladies' roses, poetry, The moonlight on the magnolia tree, The mocking birds love-song of spring, And the Grsat God in everything Be all to Hs they are to you. So, soldiers with proud hearts and true That bend to love- but not to sue, That look straight up to heavens own blue
 In sparkling wine we drink to you
 In memory we drink to youl
 In homage due we drink to you!
 We drink to you, we drink to you!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bilcu.

The opening performance of the Bald win-MeIvilIe company in "The Man on the Box" at the Bijou theatre last night was suspicious in every way and indi- cates that the engagement of the com- rany here will be unusually brilliant. Of course there was not the smoothness in the first performance that one would nat urally expect after the play had been, as 1t were, licked into shape, but the efforts of the various players last night and the applause which they drew was evidencs of their ability.
 The play is a sparkling little comedy, with a subnote of a more serious nature, and the love story is one aof many sur prises. The plot, already well known 10 readers of MT. McGraths novel of the same name, from which the play was written. concerns a certain masquerade indulged in by Lieutenant Worburton lately of the United States army The lieutenant plays the role of coachman, takes into his carriage unknowingly the girl who is destined to win his heart and gets himself haled to police court for reckless driving. The girl, who is Betty Annesley, pays the malSe-belieye coach mans fine and hires him to act in that capacity in her own establishment. It is easy to guess the gruelling which falls to the lieutenant's lot. He is too proud to disclose his identity and Betty, who suspects all the time that he is a gentle man, puts him to some trying tests until finally a danger which threatens Betty's father leads the lieutenant to take the role of a deliverer and the curtain falls on a true love match happily consum- mated.
 The various parts as whole were well cast last night The two principal roles. looked after by Robert E. O'Connor and Miss Jane Wheataey, proved to be de- lightful Both have, considerable dramatic ability and they made the most of their opportunities. c. A. Forbes played the part of the iieutenant's chum in accept able fashion W. H. Murdoch made the Russian diplomat convincing, while l.. D. Hart as Col. George Annesley, was good. MT Harris as the magistrate of the police court, made quite hit with his com edy The feminine roles were all capably presented Miss WlBeatley of course shone as Betty Annesley Miss Alta Phipps as Mrs. Edith Conway and Miss Ruth Creighton as Nancy NForburton, were both pleasing. MT. Baldwin played the police court clerk
 The play was prettily staged. Special scenery had been painted at the Bijou under the direction of Walter s. Baldwin and the details of the production showed the care and experience of a clever stage manager. With such a play so well pre- sented, there is every reason to believe i that the Bijou will fare unusually well at the hands of theatresoers. The per iformance tonight will be even better thar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
ELECTIONS IN JAPAN.
Government Appears to Have Over
 come Opponents.

Tolxio, May 1S.-The results of the gener- al election held on Friday in Tolkio and throughout the provinces have not yet been compiled on account of the difficulty in communicating with distant points. It is said however, to predict that the con- stitutionalists have secured a substantial majority and the government expects to face the next diet with majority over all combinations.
 Those best informed declare that such a popular indorsement of the government insures the stability of the present cabinet, although it is understood that the premier, Marquis Saionji, recently expressed de- sire to resign. Prince Ito, however, per- suaded him not to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Notes and Personals.

 The Lakeview School Improvement as sociation will hold. a meeting for the mothers Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Mrs. Nesbitt, on Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Ben Stowers and son. Ben, Jr., of Attalla are spending few week s at Hill Crest cottage, Valley View mines, with Ben Stowers. superintend- ent of mines of the Birmingham Ore and Mining company.
 Mrs. Roy Dullis and children of La Grange, Ga.. are with MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Riley, 204 N. Sixtieth street. The following splendid programme will compose the annual concert at the Birmingham seminary tonight:
 Overture "Tancredi," (RossinD Misses Massey, Dickinson. Riddle and Morgan. s.s s.. Who is Sylvia? lSchubert), Miss An nie Sanders.
 Witches Dance (MacDowelD, Miss Kathleen Moody
 Marche Hongroise (KowalskD, Misses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19

it was last night and the work of the company will continue to improve as the organization Is perfected. The Bijou has started on an ambitious dramatic career, which promises to pay ample returns to Jake Wells and Walter s. Baldwin for their enterprise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Rebellion in China,

Hong Kong, May 1S.-According to ad- vices received here the rebellion in Yum Nan province is becoming more serious The revolutionists have captured rail way and have defeated the government troops. They are continuing the advance and urgent requests have been sent to Pekin for endorsements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-19
Dancing.

Miss MoseIey's classes Hotel Hillman. Monday and Thursday afternoons 3 o'clock and Monday and Thursday even ings at o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-08

lions were held. The sports following
IN rapid SUGGESTION all day long. for
which cash and other prizes were award
ed. There were athletic contests horse
races. ball game, tennis match aud
broncho busting. The wild and IL zoos
hronchos We're ridden by three cowl oys
and the exhibition was a rare treat TO
many present Mr., Pard Dodda ir..
brought bunch Of Wild horses from
Blue mountain for the occasion
one unique and pleasing feature WAS
an old-tme stage and four nlsfy
horses representing the old "oN criHrd -
which was driven on o run up the street
followed by band of Indians. The race
was exciting and realistic. rhc hor.os
were caught the driver shot and scalp.
ed and the women passengers caHthrcd
aud taken off on Indian ponies.
Then the cowboys came, 81 real Old
time fight cnsued, The leader Of Tire
Indiana was captured aud was al put 70
be sent to the happy hunting grounds
when the Indians oame IN Wa Tag
of truce and peace was dcclnrcfl. ,he
maidens brought back and The stage
rolled on TO salt Lake The ir'wprks
IN the evening We're imrunsc, making
o glorious finale To one of the best oelcr
brat lons Nernul has seen.
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PRfCE BRACKEN NUPTTAL.s.
INTERSTATE news BRIEFS

Park City Notcs--Funcral was held
today i'm the Miners Union hall, under
the auspices of the union. over the re
mains of Joseph tyler who was ac-
cidentally killed in the Wabash n.!nu
last Thursday Pro- and Mrs.
G. w Street are rejoicing over their
first son, which arrived Friday morn
ing.
GrantsVille NotcS-1'he first cutting
of lucern is now I'm the stack, the crop
being much larger than the previous
year The grain and other crops aro
looking we'll. and a bountiful harvest
is looked for =. Young Madison met
Fourth; an explosion of powder struck
viii lose the sight of one eye
Wedding mt Ephraim marriage
license was issued to Hyrum Poulsen
of Ephraim and Miss Caroline Brady
of Fairview. who We're married in the
Manti temple and viii make their
home in Ephraim The Fourth
of July was fittingly celebrated in the
city Of Ephraim with a parade and
program In the morning, and sports in
the afternoon.
I,ich6cid Observation-Disclosures day
was fittingly celebrated with a process
sion and patriotic program in tho
forenoon and amusoments In the af-
ternoon. IA ripple of excitement
was caused during the afternoon by
the sounding of the fire alarm Tho
fire proved to be at some outbuildings
near the railroad track in the south
east part Of town. The property be-
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VERNAL.
THE FOURTH is HoNoRED
Unique Sp0rts--IScmgus johnson
Lays Down LIES Cares.

Special Correspondence.
Vcrnal. liintah Co, duly o--One more
staunch citizen and pioneer has gone to
his rest. Last Monday night June ~,
Ldcurgus Johnson died at his hose in
Nernul.
The funeral was held in tho stake
tabernacle Wednesday mpruirg at 10
O'Clock, Bishop Sterling D. Cotton of
many old uintah pioneers present. also
Church and city officials, county officers
and many friends of the family.
The speakers were James Hacking
VIM. O'Neil. r. s. Collett and Bishop 5.
ID. Cotton, all eulogized his life and
labors. The stake choir. under direction
of Peter Hanson. rendered the musical
Lycurgus johnson was born in Brsn-
nan. Texas, Aug. q, 1914. making him
81 years old. He came to Utah IN 1851
10 years later marrying Cora Ddy1s,
daughter of the late Nathan Davis
from the union Ii children were born
six are now living.
trust In Uintah county. In 1880 he was
appointed sheriff and was elected to sue
coed himself. He was county sclectman
for three successive terms. He represented
Uintah and Summit counties in the leg
islature one term in the territorial days.
He was a member of the constictll i0nal
conS ention in 1891 He was ELECTED may
or of Vernal in 1895, and held the office
two years. He was q high councillor
for several years until the rsorganiza-
ton Of the stake in 1906. While holding
this office he was chairman Of the com
mittee on the building of the tabernacle
and he rendered valiant service and did
much towards the erection Of tuat
splendid building
THE FOURTH.
Vernal had most successful Fourth
of July celebration There were three
places in the county, Vernal. Glincs
Park and Naples Grove. where celcbr1-
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ST. GEORGE.
Price Brarkcn Nnp,IaIs Grain I
iiarycstcd-Crop Harvested.

Special Correspondence.
St George, Washington Co. jury q
The Fourth of July was duly cele-
hrated here. \ patriotic program was
rendered. M the tabernacle in the
morning; Mr. Harry } Doolittle read
the Declaration OF Independence
Hon Thomas Gotham was orator OF
the daN Frest. Edward n. Snow
pointed ont some OF the achieve
ments of the United states since its
birth and Mrs Iaidee w Miles re-
sponded TO the'toHst The Future Of
the Republic"
One good result Of prohibition was
manifested In the absence Of drunken
men about the streets,
The younger element displayed It's
patriotism I'm the usual loud way. by
firing cannon, guns, nrecrackcrs. tor
.Iedoes aud the like White no seIi-
Gus accidents occurred here other
parts of Dixie were not go fortunate,
IN lS-year-old son of Herman Cub
Ter of Santa Clara had giant cap
blown deep into his chest, almost PEN
Grating the lung
Eugene Barnum another youth of
about the same age, Was celebrating ut
Mesquite, when - stick OF giant pow
der exploding, blowing OF his left
thumb and four fingers and one bone
of The hand proper. The riCht hand
VAS badly burned pr WOODBURY. Is
attending both OF the unfortunate
young men. He went to Mesouitc and
brought the Baruum boy to St George
Tor treatment
The weather is very warm and a
good, gentle rain would he much APP
preciated, The cool spring held bacl,
the SNOW SO there Is az abundance of
water especially in 81 George
The most Of the grain is harvested
and the second cutting of hay Is about
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CITY COUNCIL SESSION.
Library Board Appolntcd-Ccmctcry
Employees Want Increase OF Wages.

Special Correspondence
The city council held very busy
session last night. Being the first Of
the month the usual claims were al
lowed one or two bills were side
tracked, for proper endorsements. 1t
was also brought out in discussion
that the heads of the different depart
ments did not consult with the chair
men of their respective committees
and will hereafter be compelled to first
get the required permission to purchase
supplies.
The committee on cemetery present.
ed petition from the cemetery en-
ployes, asking for an increase of wages
from 81 rs to 81 per day
The irrigation committee had re
ferred TO 1t and given power to act,
in the matter of having another deputy
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DRAGGED TO HIS
D DEATH BY A HORSE
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Little Ezra Ballantyne Succumbs
To Injuries Received on
Sunday Last.
REMAINS OF ADMIRAL THOMAS
Pass Through Ogdcn-Pos,oiiicc Clerk
* Reduced In Rnnk--Italian Held
n For Abduction--Ncws Briefs.


Ogden. July s.--Ezra BalIantyne.
vears of age. son of Mr. ana Nh, ~
,,,,,,.,. 90 49,,
ioaiie ny u i''eloaie' died at the
family residence yesterday afternoon
as the result of injuries received SIM
dav nv falling fron horso M mn
~, "a h,r i''i'
IVY ' MS oip'hef Leslie, years
OF age, were returning home from
neighbors, both riding the one horse
a smaiI how Of erco IN vas f carry ing
hat off and i'm en effor, 70 na,Dt' =, he he
,jronned tbo 60. a,,g W et''Sii IL ne
ance he s,,abtad H., nos,i.s ms p .I
two went orr ,ho 49, ot ,ns.,. a'iu Gus
Ezra hing an, r. tus Se' ~
dragged aho,,t IN - 't,0 .u y
cd m Ia M ,,oo,' u9 GU "a9 LIN I'm
Medical aid ,,a ,,,,t,t,, S,.' ~.
don. mt tho 10, 49,, i,,,, :,
until Monfay 81 "'ioo''9.
80 ,,I..! a. a. ~ ne was grow
.ps Me"tsr an tue tline ana dled yes
.s.uas aitei MON, uealh Deihg que 10
tne paralysis OF the heart and blood
iHv IeHiaiHs OIL Rear Admiral Charles
Milchgii Iholnas passed through Og-
ncii tnls morning IN special car at
tdcneu 70 40. ~ All the naval honors
dccorueu olhViais OF the United states
upon auch occasions nave been COM
Plieu With' the pody having guard
OF orhGers and sailors. Accompanying
tne nouy was Mrs. Thomas and her son.
1AuII',rdl lnoinas succeeded to the COM
nlahd OF thc Atlantic heet after Ad-
nllrai Evans resigned. short time
$50 auIiiirdl operfy assumed command
apo" 'iie retirement OF ADMIRAL Ihom-
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from Chicago. 10000 boxes from the
oregon Lumber Co. and a 81, 500 ma
chine for the pearling of barley wheat
and rye.
ward, died this morning from general
debility He has been sufferer for
three months. He was n Civil war
veteran, and was born In Ohio in 1913.
He leaves a wife, two daughters and
three sons. Funeral services viii be
held in the ward house Friday at 1
p. m.
The corner stone ofSthe Sixth ward
westinghouse was dedicated last even
ing