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Arizona republican., 1909-09-23
ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM
Continued from page 8

the negroes of Arizona are, as whole a credit to this race, to this common wealth of which you are an integral part, and to the great American re- public to which you and l equally be- long.
 II wish you all God speed in every good work and deed looking to the advancement of your own interests and those of our common humanity.
 'T thank you
 There was a fair attendance at the meeting and great interest was mani Tested in the proceedings. The stage settings were simple but appropriate. \ conspicuous piece was a banner on which was outlined the progress of the negro race in the forty-six years of its freedom. In that time it had es- abolished forty seven banks; it had acquired SS.233.93S acres of land and was the owner of property valued at $1S6,000,000. There were 26,462 churches, 25S colleges, 267S physicians and surgeons. 20I7 lawyers and 1864 college graduates.
 The celebration was generally under the auspices of the three African churches of Phoenix, all the ministers participating in the night meeting The celebration begun in the morning with a parade which. though not large. was well ordered and contained several illustrative floats. Following the parade there was an address at the park by Gen. A. J. Sampson, who said:
 'On the 22d of September. 1862, PresidesS I.incoln gave notice to the worlG afd especially to the seeded states, that unless they returned to the union and laid down their arms within three months he would issue proclamation freeing all slaves. The first of January. 1863, came and, no satisfactory answer being given. Presi- dent Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation.
 That proclamation struck the shackles off of four and a half millions of human beings. But the mere fact of the proclamation is not what you are met to celebrate. Freedom pro claimed was not the most important thing. It simply brought a condition when your race was given the oppor- tunities to be- women and men; to meet the responsibilities of citizen ship; to improve and develop the in-
Arizona republican., 1909-09-23

ready making application to go to the south pole with It Shackleton. l beg of you to wait till after the census next spring before you start, so we can have the advantage of your count in the population of Phoenix.
 These old soldiers are here in recognition of the fact that. after your race was given the opportunity to help fight for the stars and stripes, more than 50.O00 of them rushed to arms and bore, an honorable part in that great conflict. In many instances, where they had been well treated by their masters, it was hard to take up arms against them. old Pap Sher- man said: War is he'll and so it seemed in many things that had to be done.
 You may not have read of the incl dent that occurred at the explosion of the mine in front of Petersburg, Virginia, the 30th of July, 1864. That was one of the greatest slaughter pens of the war, when blood ran like water, so many were the killed and wounded
  pulse from the confederate lines and the crater it was a contest between white and colored soldiers to see who could get back the quickest over the forty rods between the two main lines. amidst a heavy hail of leaden bullets that left that entire space literally covered with the dead ard wounded. Among the number was a color bearer in one of the colored regiments. Just as he was crossing the breastworks on our side he was shot and mortally wounded He only lived a few mo- ments, but long enough to say: Well. boys, they got me, but I saved the stars and stripes. Take good care of them. No doubt he loved mother and wife and home, but in that crucial moment of life his only thought was of old glory the flag that had been entrusted to his care. He was a hero equal to the Spartan general who fell at the very moment of victory, and as his life blood was ooZing out he dipped his finger in it and wrote on a rock nearby: T die, but Sparta has con quered' On that battlefield was Orderly Sergt. James Bray of Company c, 27th United States cavalry. w/) acted bravely and nobly- his part. He was the uncle of your beloved pastor.
 The colored soldiers. as a whole. honored the uniform they wore. And yet it was a long time before they ob- tained the privilege of proving to the world that they would do this.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11


 H. J. Willingham of the legislative com mittee and T. W. Palmer of the memoirs committee reported that no deaths in the association had been heard of.
 Resolutions, besides those already men, tioned, were adopted calling for an ac- tive campaign for an increased member ship, providing a fund of $100 to be sub- scribed by the association to the library committee every year. recommending a change in the state examination laws and several other smaller details.
 The place of meeting will be decided by the executive committee, and there is a big probability of Birmingham getting the convention again next year. Mobile finds 1t impossible to entertain the educators, and the crowd is apt to get too small while Montgomery has to scatter the de- partmental meetings through the city in schools and churches.
 Birmingham, 1t seems, is the only point than can care for them all and have room to spare, and members of the committee have expressed their desire to return next year. The number would then prob ably reach 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

 of the Alabama Educational association passed into history.
 N. R. Baker of Ensley was unanimously elected to the presidency and these other officers were elected:
 First vice presidents, Il. W. McAdory Birmingham; second vice president, Miss Julia s. Tutwiler, Livingston; third vice president, Mrs Electra Semmes-Cols ton, Mobile; secretary, w. c. Griggs, Birming ham; treasurer, J. M. Davidson, Elyton; executive committee, Arthur F. Harmon. Selma, chairman; David R. Murphy, An niston; J. B. Hobdy, Albertville; ex-officto. N R. Baker, president. w. c. Griggs, sec retary.
 Yesterday morning considerable time was taken up by the reports of commit tees. c. w. Daugette reported good pro- gress in the work of the reading circle committee. Through the suggestion of John w Abercrombie, chairman of the committee for the good of the profes- sion, code of ethics prepared last year by A. F. Harmon of Selma was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

A majority of the divisions of the coun- ty courts wound up the dockets for tho week on Friday afternoon and there was but little doing about the courthouse yes- terdaySg
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the case of Ida Scott, ct al, ad- ministrators, vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, was on trial yesterday and placed in the hands of the jury just before the hour for adjourn ment. The case of Benjamin H. Newman vs. Milner Coal and Railway company, resulted in a general charge being given for the defendant.
 In the second division of the city court the case of T. H. Spencer vs. Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company was concluded yesterday morning, the jury awarding the plaintiff s25 damages.
 The case of J. D. Payne vs. Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company was not concluded in the third division of the city court yesterday and the case will be again taken up Monday morning.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the case of Welch vs. Evans Bros Construction Co.,, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for $200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
MAMMOTH MEETING PLANNED TONIGHT Big Crowds At Methodist
 Meeting Yesterday BROWN ON LIGHT OF WORLD Preacher Says Hardest Place In World to Shine Is In Your Own Home.
 There Will Be Three
 Meetings Today.
BROWN ON LIGHT OF WORLD

Yesterday morning and evening enor- nous congregations assembled to hear the sermon of Dr. Brown at the First Meth odist Episcopal church. and the gospel music led by c. P. Curry. The meeting will continue during the coming week, and today there will be three services. The first will be held at Il o'clock. At 3 D. m., pr. Brown will speak on ''The Bible and Infdelity" to a mass meeting of men only under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. At o'clock this evening a mammoth meet ing will be held. All the other Meth odist churches of the district will close their doors tonight and worship at the First Methodist and 1t Is expected that no less than 40O0 people will attend this service and an overflow meeting will be held in the Sunday school auditorium.
 pr. Brown preached last night to large congregation from the text, Mat thew 5: 14-15-16: "Ye are the light of the world" He said in part:
 Jesus said that as long as He was in the world He was the light of the world; but that when He should go His represen- tatives would be the light of the world.
 .HThe unsaved men and women of to- day have immortal spirits. and their sal- vation in large measure depends upon you, the representatives of Jesus Christ.
 You are to be as a city set on hill. which cannot be hid. The hardest place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
FRATERNITY MEN.
Kappa Alpha Will Hold It's Annual
 Convention In Birmingham.

Southern Kappa Alpha, one of the best known college fraternities in the south, will hold its annual convention in Bir- mingham this summer either in June or July, the exact date not having been agreed upon as yet.
 The local chapter of the fraternity, at a meeting yesterday morning, passed reso- lutions inviting the convention to Bir- mingham. and the invitation will be &C., cepted.
 It is thought that there will be about 300 college men attending the convention The Kappa Alphas are represented in practically every southern college, and are numerically strong. They have chap ters at the University of Alabama. Au- burn and the Southern university in Ala bama. e
 The arrangement committee is composed of O. B. Fleming, J. M. Davidson, and F. K Mcclure. Other prominent Kappa Alphas who will assist in entertaining the delegates are Augustus Benners. Judge sem, L. J. Haley. Henry and Charles DeBardeleben, Mohhis Bush, Paul Saw age, F. W. Barnett, J. H. Mccoy, and others.
 The programme has not been announced as yet. It Is thought that the convention will be in session about a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Real Estate Transfers.

For the consideration of $11 1,oOO, James c. Ferguson has transferred to J. B. Dryer and others, trustees of St. Johns Methodist church. part of block 234, Bir- mingham, the property fronting 110 feet on the west line of Twentieth street and extending back along the north line of Avenue H 175 feet. The church is making plans for the erection of new ediflce on the property.
 Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following other transaction in real estate in which amounts of $1000 or more were fnvolvedi
 ss5Oo--virginia W. Jemison and husband to Charles J. Sharp and W. R. Sharp. block 10 G, East woodlawn, and lots 1 to inclusive, In block A, East Lake.
 $3500-T. M. Frazier and wife to O. D. Hbersole lots 8, 9 and 10, in block IS G, East Lake.
 $500 Birmingham Realty company to H. H. Smith, lot {. in block s92. Hanover place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
GRIGGS' LECTURES
 BEGIN TOMORROW
AFTERNOON SERIES WILL BE OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE "DlvINE COMEDY"

By far the greatest literary attraction offered to the people of Birmingham this week will be the lecture course of Edward Howard Griggs in the Hign school audi torium. The first lecture will be given tomorrow afternoon. The afternoon series will be of special interest to those who have been students of "Dante's Divine Comedy" Those who have heard Mir. Griggs' lectures on Dante pronounce them unsurpassed in their analysis and inter- pretation of human life.
 Tomorrow night at S:15 o'clock he will deliver before the Lyceum his great lecture on "Shakespeares Ethical .Awak- ening-The Merchant of Venice" This lecture will be the introduction to his evening series, '"The Ethics of Personal Life' This lecture is in the regular Ly- ceum series and all holding season tickets may avail themselves of the opportunity to hear 1t. O
 The afternoon lectures will begin at 330 o'clock and the night lectures at s:15 o'clock
 The ticket for the special course of 12 lectures may be obtained at the book department of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, or at the office of Secretary Lafon at the High school.
 It is stated that many are coming from other cities in Alabama for the purpose of attending these lectures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
BONDS ARE FILED
 IN CASES PENDING
Statement Issued By Counsel
 for SChuIer Inter estS
IS ANSWER TO MR. MILLER
Tomlinson and Mccullough Think the Card Issued By the Reorganization Counsel Is Entirely Unwar-
 ranted By Facts in Case.

The only new steps taken by the South ern Steel company litigation yesterday was the filing by the Schuler interests of cost bonds in the chancery cases now pending in the state courts and the ap- peal bond in the Samuel l. Knight case in the federal court Tomlinson & Mc- Cullough, counsel representing this inter- est, yesterday submitted the following: To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We do not try our cases in the newspa- pers, but desire to say that the card pub nshed in The Age-Herald of Mir. w. w Miller of New York, one of the attorneys in the Southern Steel company litigation. that, Fortunately the courts make short work of such as Schuer and associates" is unwarranted. There was nothing in Judge Shelby's able decision on yester- day in the Southern Steel matter to indi- cate that he made short work of any one. His decision was to the effect that in the event MT. George H. Schuler was successful in his attacks on the order of sale, which matters are now pending in the United States circuit court of appeals. the right of appeal having been granted by that court, it would avoid any sale which might be made under said order and that, therefore, petitioners would not be injured by said sale not being super ceded, and that such being the case, he did not deem that an order of supersedeas of said sale was necessary for the protec- tion of the rights of sa i'd Schuler.
 We might add that there has been no desire on the part of MT. Schuler to delay said sale. his contention being that a diff ferent order of sale should be made, the present order being considered illegal. and that this would result In advantage to all parties concerned.
 MT. Miller expresses himself as being satisfied with the result of the litigation, and yet it seems he feels the necessity of resorting to the newspapers to aid his cause. He further expresses solictude for the creditors, who no doubt, will await with interest the amount of the bid at the sale Monday-that is, as to whether or not it will be sufficient to pay off encum- brances, the unsecured creditors and a dividend to stockholders, su.h as those will get who may be interested in the purchase. Will it bring s27,0oO,O0O, the amount at which, we understand, 1t is to be turned over to the reorganization?
 TOMLINSON & MCCULLOUGH.
 Birmingham, April 10 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
CORONER BUSIEST MAN IN TIE COUNTY Is Now Working on Seven
 Mysterious Deaths SIX DURING PAST WEEK Three of the Most Important Are Set For Hearing This Week-Llst
 of the Most Recent
 Crimes.
SIX DURING PAST WEEK

Coroner B. L. Brasher is at present just ty. Since entering upon the duties of his office last December the coroner has had mighty few idle days, and just-now he is about as hard to catch in his office as he could be and staye there any at all.
 The coroner now has seven mysterious cases pending before him. Three of the most important of these are set for in- vestigatlon this week. The others will be investigated as soon as 1t Is possible for Brasher has the following eases before him, all of which he deems necessary to investigate owing to the mysterious cir cumstances surrounding the deaths:
 Mrs. Mary Wilson, who was mysterl- ously shot and killed near Morris carly in March. The coroner, despite untiring efforts, has so far been unable to pick up any clew. The case will be investi- gated on Thursdaay.
 The unidentified man whose deeompased remains were found at Lovers Leap, on Shades mountain. Wednesday morning. This case will be investigated Wednes- day.
 Roy Martin, the young Mobile man who was picked up near the Williamson furnace several days ago in an uncon- scious condition and who died later at local hospital. The case is shrouded with mystery so far, but detectives are work ng upon clews The case will be invest- gated Wednesday.
 Lon Thornton. a negro, shot and killed by an unknown party at Brookside on April 4.
 Henry Jackson, a negro, shot and killed at the Williamson furnace by an un- known negro on April 5.
 George Hansley, colored. who was shot and killed at Bessemer on April 5.
 Gus Slaughter, who was shot and killed at Loss Creek, five miles below Wylam on Friday by white man whose identity Is unknown. Slaughter was fishing from the bank of the creek and was shot from ambush with a Winchester rifle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
PROMINENT MEN
 AT COMMENCEMENT
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE HAS AR RANGED FOR EXCELLENT PRO- GRAMME MAY 28 TO JUNE 2. NOTES OF THE COLLEGE.

The commencement exercises of Bir- from May 2S to June 2, will be favored by the following speakers: pr. Collins Denny of Vanderbilt university, baccalaureate sermon; Judge William H. Thomas of Montgomery, baccalaureate address; M w. Howard of Etowah county, address before the literary societies: w. H. Sam ford of Troy( alumni address; the Rev. Harry E. Wheeler of Blocton, address be- fore Y. M. c. A
 The college chapel has just been equipped with high quality opera chairs These new seats. together with the splendid acoustics of the hall, combine to in the city.
 The Munger scholarship to the theologi- cal department of. Vanderbilt university has been won in competitive examination by Robert E. Ledbetter of Kellyton MT. Ledbetter is a candidate for the degree of Barchelor of Arts at the coming com mencement.
 Prof. D. P. Christenberry of the chair of English in Southern university was recent visitor to the college.
 Prof. J. H. Mccoy will preach the bac- calaureats sermon at Emory college. Ok ford, Ga
 The baseball team confidently expects to get its full share of victories on the diamond this spring. The score of te 8 with the Birmingham Barons this week is cited as real evidence of first rate ma terial.
 The R. E. Lee Literary society medal for excellence in Reclamation was won on Friday night by s. l.. Prickett of Birmingham.
 John H. Adams president of the Sayre mining company, recently delivered, before students and faculty an Illustrated lec- ture on the modus operandi of the blast performance. The lecture was lucid, full of inteerst and much enjoyed.
 Prof. Fl. w. Puckett of the department of French and German will spend the summer vacation in Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11

on earth to shine is in your own home. But I would not give the fling of my fin- ger for religion which will not make you shine in your own home.
 Have you a religion which will stand the home test?
 "To the world at large you are a city set on hill, and in your own home a candle set on a candlestick.
 "If there is any place on Gods foot stool where a man ought to save souls 1t is in the home.
 You cannot build up a great Christian character in a week. God will help us to guard the light of our life.
 "As a Christian let your light shine it does not tell us to make 1t shine First, Let your light shine by your faith; sec ond, let your light shine by your love; third, let your light shine by your obed- fence.
 Use your faith Don't make your life a stumbling block to men who think, by asking things of God beyond your faith.
 Wherever there is genuine faith there are works.
 1>AOt God, but by our works are we Justified before men. Real faith will move a man out into the realm of real works.
 Service may begin at the church, but 1t certainly does not end there. We may worship Him in the church. but If we do not go out among our fellows and serve in the spirit of Christ, our worship is of no avail. God speed the day when all our churches shall become working churches. Faith and works go together. Let us pray as we go. The trouble with the twentieth century church Is that it prays God to send the world to it. but this trouble will be remedied If the church will go out after the world. Prayer is necessary. but personal work is also necessary.
 Let your light shine by your love love to the church, love to God, love to dying souls, love to the world When all else has failed. often . personal word to the individual will accomplish the work of bringing that one to Christ
 When all else fails love will win men and women for the Kingdom of God"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
How She Got
 Rid of Her Fat
Rengo Did It-No Starvation Diet, or Tiresome Exercise Necessary. A Free Trial Package Will
 Convjnce Xou

A woman's form is essentially one of grace; the lines of beauty vanish as fat accumulates and instead of beauty we see bulk and what was once fair becomes a fright.
 Rengo will reduce you. It is perfectly safe. You eat it like fruit or candy and easily and safely reduce your fat pound a day.
 For sale by all druggists at $1 per full sized box, or by mail prepaid by The Rengo Co.,, 3314 Rengo Bldg, Detroit, Mich. The company will gladly send you trial package free by mail if you will write them direct to Detroit; no free packages at drug stores
 Rengo is for sale and recommended in Birmingham by Adams Drug company. 1901 Second avenue; Collier Drug Co.,, 109 North Twentieth street; Dewberry Drug Co.,, 2Q31 Second avenue; Duncan Drug Co.,. PIP South Twentieth street; E. B. Norton. 1920 Second avenue; John l.. Parker, Third avenue and Nineteenth street and Woodward building; Patton Pope Drug Co.,, PIP North Twentieth street; Doster, Northington Drug Co. wholesale diatributogA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Wust RemembeY BeSSemer
 M Considering Courthouse

'SThe present is the elected time to go forward with the proposition of a new courthouse" said J. B. Payne. a we'll known citizen. yesterday,
 "Slnoe the agitation of this courthouse matter was begun have talked with a number of people about 1t, and 50 far have found no one who Is opposed to the proposition. although have not sounded the sentiment in the territory outside of Birmingham. But it seems to me that the issue Is a popular one, and that the mat ter of the issuance of bonds for the erec- ton of a new courthouse and county jail would meet with complimentary vote.
 There Is no doubt that the vote of Bes- semer and the whole southern part of the county will be a big factor in the bond election. whenever one Is called, and the matter Is not one to be trif1ed with. The