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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
NEGRO GRAND LODGE
 BEGINS SESSIONS
United Brothers of Friendship and SIS ters of Mysterious Ten Brings
 Many Visitors.

",rhe negro must rise by faith In hlm- self and rot by sitting around on the street corners complaining, declared Grand Master c. A. Howze, in addressing the grand lodge of United Brothers or Fr,endship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten' at the opening of the twelfth annual ses- sion in the A. M. E. church yesteroay morning. over 800 delegates are pres ent from all parts of the state.
 "I have no faith in a man or woman who would sit around on the street cor ner and complain in world like this when they have every opportunity to rise and be something. l am not asking any man to carry me around like l was baby. but get out of my sunlight ana will make my place in this world or report to God the reason why. The south is inc hest place for the negro and the southern white men are our best friends. While some few are not, wherever you find a good white man, who is not play ing to the gallery for political advance ment but is a true statesman, then you will find a friend to our people,
 The United Brothers of Friendship started during the days of slavery for the purpose of assisting the negro to look up and seek the higher life, to be true to himself and true to his friends, and in this 1t has been successful. They have large membership in all parts of the United States and even in Africa. The order teaches obedience to law. the moral religious and financial ad- vancement each of individal the proper training of the children, the purchase of homes and the general advancement of the negro race along all lines.
 The ojening session was held in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, all the other sessions will be h. cid in Lane's auditorium.
 Judge N B. Feagin of the police court represented the Mayor, who is ia Memphis. The judge extended welcome to the grand lodge saying that he was glad to see them in the city and to note what .hey represented He com plimented the members of the order on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Chinese Scholar on Marriage.
From Tit-Bits.

From Ilt-BltS.
 Sir Robert Hart, speaking of marriage and death customs in the far east, tells a story of a great Chinese scholar and high official who said that our foreign way of letting the young people fall in love and choose and the Chinese way of first marrying and then making acquant- ance reminded him of two kettles of wa ter; the first-the foreign-was taken at the boiling point from the fire by mar riage and then grew cooler and cooler, whereas the second-the Chlnese-was a kettle of cold water put on the fire by wedlock and ever afterward growing warmer and warmer, "so that" said his friend, "after 50 or 50 years we are madly in love with each other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Biiou.

The Edna May Spooner company is giV- ing some excellent performances of 'Du Barry at the Bijou theatre tins week. The play is one well worth seeing. Miss Spooner acquits herself well in the leading role and she has the support of an excel lent leading man in MT. La Rue, who plays the part of the royal lover. The play is different from that used by Mrs. Carter, and the story, while substantially the same in some of the principal scenes and incidents, has a different ending There will be a performance tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
TEACHERS CHOSEN
 IN ENSLEY SCHOOLS
Board of Education Held Im- psrtant Meeting Yesterday
LUNCHEON FOR MISS SCOTT
Advocates and Opponents of Annexa- ton of Ensley to Birmingham Are Active-Personal and
 General Ensley News.

Ensley, June S.-(Special 1.-The board of education met tonight in adjourned ses- sion and elected the teachers for the en- suing year. Those present were; W. B. Bridge. president: H. c. Russell, J. Hoke Perkins, Mayor D. F. Sugg and Superin- tendent N. R. Baker. The usual busi- ness was transacted. The building com mttee reported plans preliminary for the new school buildings. Superintendent Baker submitted an interesting report of the work of the term just closed, which will be embodied in the report of the board to the city council. The report was very gratifying and showed the schools to be in excellent condition. He complimented the teachers for their loyal, faithful and efficient service. The teach CTS were, with one or two exceptions, re- elected.
 Following is the list of the teachers elected for the session of 19o9-1o:
 High school-Principal, R. E. Tidwell; MT. T. w. Smith, Misses Meri Harvey, Augusta Bloodworth, Mamie Blackwell and Ruby Hanlin.
 Bush School-R E. Tidwell principal; Misses Mary Jones, Hallie Scruggs, Ber- tha Cowan, Pearl Keith Hattie Bentley, Sabine Dupont Katherine Averyt, Nicer tief Thomasson and Mamie Matthews:
 Wylam School-Douglas Allen, principal; Misses Mamie Passmore, Annie Burrows, Ruby Parks, Nina Randell, Mamie Tay- Tor, Claire Fonville Bertha Allen, Mary Motlow and Clarkie Purcell
 Minor School-C. P. Bowman, principal; Misses Lochie L. Hudson, Georgia Kyser, Cecle Kron, Ruth Phillips Jessie Wells, Nellie Drake and Susan Sawyer
 Moore School-J. c. Blackwell, princi- pal; Misses Mary M. Brown Lillie Fair Smith, Katie Belle Harrison, Frankie ! Enzor, Vera Barton and Crissie Cham pion.
 Fairview School-C. c. slaton principal; Mrs Mary J. Cain, Misses Alline Me Gehee, Nellie Gray Mary Lacey
 Wilson School-Mrs. C. c. Wilson, prin- cipal: Mrs Alice Foreman.
 Davis School (negro)-W. R. Wood, principal; Victors Johnson, Matte l.. Frazier, Jamie Wood, Anna lakewood, Ellen Gatewood, Ada L. Berry, Annie F. Payne and Marie McG. Holley.
 Supervisors-Miss Ruth Harbeek. draw ing and manual training; Miss Mary J. Robette, music; Miss Gussie Redwood, prt- mary grades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
BEAUTIFUL FLOWER PARABE IS FEATURE
 OF MEMPHIS REUNION
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

nessee to bid you welcome. Your griefs have been her griefs, your trials have been her trials and the imperishable re- nown you won on crimson fields of glory are the brightest and most priceless jew els in her crown"
 The governor described the battles which were fought in Tennessee and recounted the glories of the army in gray
 we trust that the war has not been fought in vain History never recorded such an acceptance of war, but his tory never recorded such war. But it is over now and a common flag floats over a reunited people.
 The governor paid a tribute to southern women, who suffered so much and with out complaint, and closed by committing the old soldiers, whether of the blue or the gray, to the God of both the blue and the gray
 Convention Hall.
 The convention hall was elaborately decorated, the flag of the Confederacy al- ways entwined with the flag of the United States Grouped around the speakers s stand were gray-clad officers of the old Confectionery their gold insignia on coat sleeve and collar relieving the dull gray of their uniform. Back of them sat the
  white while above them in tiers were grouped the 100 beautiful girls who com nose the famous Confederate choir. .Gathered from all over the south, these sweet voiced young women clad in the gray homespun and wearing the sott nat of the Confederate private soldier, made one of the prettiest pictures of the re- ,,nion. Immediately before Governor Pat terson spoke Mrs June Edwards of Nor Solk comman nder-in-chief of the choir, sang "Dixie" This sweet faced young woman, with a voice of wondrous charm carrying in her hand the silken banner pf the lost cause gded to the speakers lstand. In her trim uniform of gray, wear ling the three stars of a colonel. she stood Ia moment. then before she could give the lsignal to the orchestra nearly every man on the stage stood up. Heels clicked to- gether with military precision and hands 'rose sharply to forehead in military ;salute.
 Biq Demonstration.
 But 1t was when her fresh, sweet voice thrilled out the words of the famous old battle hymn that the big demonstration iof the reunion broke out. AS the last words died away there was one of the old yells that fairly split the atmosphere Men threw their hats in the air, hugged one another, and more than one of them broke into tears which they made no at tempt to hide. The convention was a sea lof waving stars and bars and the music of the band was drowned out by the cheers.
 As the noise died away, because the makers of it were too exhausted to con- tinue. there was a moments pause. Then clad in white skirts, red military blouse and a red cap. Miss Beatrice Bingham arose in the midst of the choir and on a fbugle sounded clearly and sweetly the assembly call.
 nj The second demonstration which fol- flowed seemed likely to outdo the first and General Evans had to pound the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Personal and General.

F. E. Butcher left today for St. Louis to attend the Shriners convention.
 Mrs. Robert Hardy of Uniontown is the guest of Mrs R. P. Shuptrine at Palmer Terrace
 Mrs E. Moog of Montgomery is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Alex Poss, and her son, MT. J. Moog
 MT. and Mrs. H J. Cummings will leave Wednesday for Tennessee to spend a vaca ton with relatives
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. James Green Is critically i'll with little hope for its recovery.
 MT. J. E. Alexander of Sheffield has moved to Ensley and will engage in the practice of law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Humane Society.

The Ensley Humane society met this evening at the residence of the secretary, MT. w. N. Wood, on Avenue c. The report of the secretary was read and other business transacted. The regular meetings will be discontinued during the summer months. If occasion requires a meeting will be called by the president. Plans will be made during the summer to extend the Band of Mercy, that was recently started in the several schools and churches The society requests that in- formation in reference to cruelty to ami mals be reported to the secretary or any of the officials and the matter will be promptly investigated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
The Auto Strop.

From SUCCESS MaBaZlne
 When the train stopped at the little southern station the northern tourist sauntered out on the platform Under a scrub-oak stood lean animal with scraggy bristles. The tourist was inter- ested.
 What do you call that?" he queried of lanky native
 "RaZorback hawg."
 Well, what is he doing rubbing against that tree?"
 Hes stropping himself mister, jest stropping himself''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Eirst cnttnn Rlnonn-

Mobile. June s.-The first cotton bloom for the Mobile district was received al the Mobile Cotton Exchange today. II was from John Anderson, negro plant CT at Gosport, and consigned to Scott Blackstone X Co. This bloom Is very late the one last year being plucked May 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
In Memorv of Colonel Mcclure

Nashville June s.-The flag over the Tennessee state capitol is at half-mast out of respect to the memory of Col A. K. Mcclure, who died at his home in Wellingford, Pa, Sunday night. Colonel Mcclure was always looked upon as a stanch friend of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Reciprocity.
From Judges Library.

;
 Here is little flower fer yez, Bridget said patrolman McFarrin, gallantly bow ing and extending a full-blown, blushine rose through the open kitchen window
 An be gorrah, Pm afther returnin of the complimint." quickly replied the unapproachable culinary queen as she heartlessly dumped a sifterfull of the principal ingredient of the staff of life down upon the hapless head of the guar dian of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
ad for breakfast, delicious SUGAR GLEN MOLASSES

their good work. His advice to the ne groes was to the point plain and prac- tical He was given an ovation by the iarge audience.
 A number of prominent negroes spoke during the various sessions of the day.
 ,e sessions will continue through Fri da
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Board of Trade.

The Board of Trade met last night at the inferior court rooms on Avenue F.. The meeting was well attended. It was decided to hold a rally at the Ensley Opera house next Monday evening, June IA. A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Bir- mingham are expected to be present. The representatives of Jefferson ocunty will be inN\ed to attend and also all candidates for the legislature will be given an opportunity to speak. Jere King has been asked to attend and explain his bill and the advantages to be derived therefrom An invitation was received from the Birmingham Board of Trade to attend the meeting Tuesday evening. The invitation was accepted, and a com mittee of prominent and representative citizens was appointed to attind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
WHY SYRUP
 PEPSIN IS FREE

For more years probably than the tge of the person reading this Dr. NV. B. Caldwell, of Monticello, H.. has practiced medicine, and the one thing that forced itself on his mind Twas the urgent need of the human body for something that would scien- lkifically regulate the digestive organs f--the stomach. liver and bowels.
 These years of study developed pr. pized as the national safeguard of health in thousands of good Ameri- pan homes. For twenty years 1t has been gaining friends, for 1t is today, as tonic for women children and old folks for these especially need a gentle. safe laxative tonic that Is sure in results and does not gripe.
 It is because the doctor mas watch ed its good work for all these years and believes in the merit of his rem ,edy that he offers to send a free Nrtal bottle at his own expense to anyone who writes him. You have simply to send your name and ad- dress. On the strength of what these free trial bottles have done-and thou sands have been given way-Dr. Cald- well's Syrup Pepsin is today more wide Ay used than any other American ble, fiatuency, biliousness. indigestion, sour stomach. dyspepsia, heartb urn and similar disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. It can be obtained of bottle and bottle will do you q hundred times the amount of good It costs you
 People like Mrs. M L. Graves, s32 Dakwood ave. Toledo. O.. O. B. House. ton, Bessimer. Ala, William Redd. Eoodman, Miss. once sent for free fsst bottle and now have their en- Fire ss~7i'y using 1t as needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
lnterment of Coral Lund.

The funeral exercises over the remains of Coral Lund, the little son of Mrs. Lee Lund, who was fatally injured last night by falling from the veranda of the second story of the Steel City hotel, took place this afternoon at Oakland. The lit- tie fellow sustained a fractured skull and other injuries, and though everything was done to save his life, he died this morning about o'clock.
 The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to the sorrowing mother in her sad and unexpected bereavement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

stand fiercely to get chance to intro- duce the governor.
 Immediately after Governor Patterson's s address the choir sang Maryland" Mrs. Edwards leading, and received another ovation. Then after General Evans had read his annual report the convention adjourned for luncheon.
 General George W. Gordons address was as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

IT tHeTb I5 AHy yLIlJHx UDOut your ailment that you don't understand, or if you want
 any medical advtos, write to the doctor, and he will answer you fully. There Is no charge far this service. IThe address is Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 5oi Caldwell building. MQakteello. Ill. J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Campaign Committee.

A meeting was held at the city hall this afternoon by the opponents of the proposition to include Ensley In the Greater Birmingham bill. A campaign committee of 200 was selected to op- pose the arbitrary annexation of Ensley to Birmingham without submitting the proposition to be voted on. A commit tee was appointed to get out the voters at the special election called by the city council on June 19, and an active and vigorous campaign was planned. The committee consists of R. L. Daniels, J. M. Perkins, B. F. Parker James A. Du- puy, w. R. Stewart of Ensley; H. M. Revere and William Muir of Wylam, and Gug Quigley of Fairview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09
Bride and Maids Entertain.

One of the prettiest of the pre-nuptial events of the Scott-Johnson wedding was the luncheon given by Miss Bessie Mor- rison, Miss Zaidee Rogers and Miss Agnes Mcdowell to the bride and brides maids this afternoon. The affair >~-s given at the handsome residence of Miss Morrison on Ensley Highlands, which was taste fully decorated for the occasion. The dining room was decorated in white and lavender. the color scheme of the we'd ding. A large and beautiful bouquet of white and lavender sweet peas adorned the center of the table The place cards were dainty hand-painted slippers adorned with. cupids and orange blossoms. The luncheon comprised seven courses. the ice cream being in the form of slippers in the wedding coors. Miss Agnes Me Dowell offered the following toast to the bride
 Here's to the health of the bride, so
 winsome andssweet,
 Here's health to one we all love so dear Thou'rt as fair as the rose that blooms
 in the spring,
 And as pure as the pentent's tear. May sorrow and pain be strangers to thee And happiness only your share May you soon drink the health to all
 your maids
 Is our wish and will be our prayer"
 Those present were: Miss Lester Scott, Miss Cecile Krou. Miss Augusta Blood worth, Miss Lillie Fair Smith. Miss Bertha Cowan Mis- NTaud Scott Miss Edith Scott. Miss A Mcdowell Miss Zaidee Rogers and NJ o- Bessie Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-09

Mrs. Cohen Eentertains. MT. and Mrs. T. A. CoI3p entertained
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-07-16
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR CROPS
Iron and Steel Trade Rapidly Rising
to High Water Mark Levels,
Says Dun's Report.

New York City.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s
Weekly Review of Trade says:
No one can now question the SUBJ
stantial character of the revival in
the iron and steel trade which is rap
idly rising to high water mark levels.
The output of the principal producer
has already reached within a mod
crate percentage of full capacity, and
railroads as well as builders in lead
ing branches of construction work are
in the market with their orders.
This wonderful change, in a short
period, in the activity of the greatest
manufacturing industry of the coun-
try; the bright outlook for the crops,
that of corn giving promise of an un-
precedented yield; the cheapness of
money; and the fact that the tariff
bill has been passed by the senate
these are the conspicuous features of
the business situation. Naturally they
serve to strengthen the new born con-
tdence and to encourage new enter
prises. The maintenance of trade re-
vival is all the more remarkable be-
cause this is the usual season of crop
uncertainty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-07-16
OIL KING AGAIN
OPENS HIS PURSE
GIFT OF $to,ooo,ooo is PRESENTED
TO THE GENERAL EDUCA-
TlON BOARD.
APPROPRIATIONS EXHAUSTED
Large Income to Meet Educational
Needs of Great Importance Had
Become Necessary by
the Board

New York City.-John d. Rookie
feller has increased his donations to
the General Education board by gift
of $4,000, 900 and has also released the
board from the obligation to hold in
perpetuity the funds contributed by
him. The gift, announced by Freder-
ick T. Gates, the chairman of the
board, brings Mr.. Rockefeller's dona-
tions to the General Education board
to $52, 900. 1t was contributed, ac-
cording to the statement made by
Chairman Gates, because the income
of the present fund available for ap-
preparation had been exhausted and a
large income to meet educational
needs of great Importance had become
necessary.
Mr.. Rockefeller's action in empower
ing the board and it's successors to
distribute the principal of funds con-
tributed by him upon the affirmative
vote of two-thirds of its members was
said to have been taken in considera-
tion of the possibility, now remote,
that at some future time the object
and purpose of the Rockefeller foun-
dation might become obsolete. I'm
der the original conditions imposed,
the fund would have had to continue
in perpetuity, irrespective of whether
public demand for it's continuance
existed or not.
Since the receipt of its foundation
for higher education in 1905 the Cen
eral Education board has subscribed
to the colleges of this country, $3,.
937,500. The colleges to which these
subscriptions have been made are to
raise supplemental sums amounting
to $14,037,5O0. When these agree
ments have been completed the total
addition to collegiate endowment in
this country, through the agency of
the board and the friends of the col
leges, will be. 17,975,000. Thus far
but one institution has failed to raise
the supplemental fund required by
the terms of the boards pledge.
In acknowledging Mr.. Rockefeller's
gift, the board says among other
things that they will endeavor to use
the power that Mr.. Rockefeller has
given them for the public welfare.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-07-16
FOURTEEN SAILORS DROWNE D
Steamer John B. CoWIe Sinks in Lake
Superior After a Collision With
Another Vessel.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.-Three min
utes after the steel steamers Isaac
M. Scott and John B. Cowle had col
lided in Lake Superior, about mile
and a half off Whitefish Point light
house, the Cowle had gone to the bot
tom in so fathoms of water, carrying
with her IA members of her crew. The
Scott, although badly damaged about
the bows, put back to this port, where
she arrived with part of the crew of
the Cowle.
A heavy fog was responsible for the
collision. The Scott, new boat on
her maiden trip to the head of the
lakes, had just passed the light at
Whitefish Point, and Strengthened out
her course up the lake, when suddenly
the John e. Cowles loomed up through
the fog, broadside on to the Scott and
only a few feet away. The Cowle was
downbound with 5000 tons of iron ore
In the hold. The ships were so close
that it was impossible to avoid a col.
lision and the Scout crashed into the
side of the heavily laden Cowle. For
Is feet the bow of the Scott penetrated
the side of the Cowle. Tons of water
rushed into the great opening and in
three minutes the Cowle had settled
to the bottom of Lake Superior.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-07-16
DlSFIGURED GIRL HYSTERICAL
Woman Is Arrested Charged With
Throwing carbolc Acid and Cut
ting Girl With Knife.

Lexington, Ky.-Mrs. Kate Phipps
has been arrested charged with dis
figuring Mary Ryan, girl who was
mysteriously attacked in a stable. The
girls Identification of the woman was
dramatic.
Mrs. Phipps is a neighbor of the
girls and during the latter's delirium
has called frequently to inquire about
the girls condition. Miss Ryan was
in her right mind when Mrs. Phipps
called On sight of Mrs. Phipps the
girl screamed and became hysterical.
Miss Ryan declared that the woman
who attacked her said as she made
the onslaught:
"If can't have rosy cheeks. you
can't. Everybody likes you; nobody
likes me-" She then threw carbolic
acid in her face and cut her with a
knife on the cheeks and hands. Mrs
Phipps says she did not make the at
tack.