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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
THIS LADY A HEROINE!

On boarding q West Adams Street
Car few days ago l sat in the front
open end Of the car and continued to
smoke my cigar. I occupied seat
by an ordinary looking white man
When be realized be was sitting by
Negro he arose from his seat aod
said: "We don't ride with niggers in
Texas" This, Of course, EN- barrassed
me for few moments, when sudden
~ white woman of about forty. i've
years Of age asked me 10 move over.
that she might share the seat with
me, aud when she had comforta Div
seated herself another narrow mind
ed white man touched the lady on
the shoulder and said. II will ex-
change seats with you" Thank
you,' che said, "tbis seat is all
right" eve don't allow dsrkies to
ride with white women in my coun-
tfy," be replied"
The lady then raised her bead and
replied gently: II am we'll acquainted
with the colored people, and I will
trust them further than l will you"
This was blow TO the Texa az
friend and he got of the Car a. The
next corner.-A. D. Lacey, of Los
Angeles California, in The Rich
mond, Vifginis, Planet.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
REMAINS AS INTERN e.

Despite the fact that five young
women doctors, iniernes a. the New
tEnglsnd Hospital for Women and
Children ip Dimock street, Roxbury,
SMsssscb cbusetts, bad protested bitter
ly, even going go far ss to sepd ia
their resigna'ions, Dr.. Melisss
Tbompeon. g young Negro women of
SSoutb Caroline, is installed in the
maternity ward of that Institution
Three of the protesting insesnes
have left the institution.
Urged by leaders Of her race and
by osbers who viewed the origins
protests ss the result Of prejudice,
'Or. Thompson today is quietly at
tending to her duties in the Rox.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
MAUD s. Is SHOT.

Maud s., once the greatest trotter,
was shot recently in Springfield
Kentucky In accordance with the
will of George III Stesrns, owner at
the time Of his death. Stearns asked
that Maud 8. be killed when it be-
came apparent ,be mare did not
enjoy living. She was 35 years old
and blind. Maud s. trotted mile
In 2'084 to.a high wheel sulky on the
old dleneille track twenty six years
ago.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
OARUsO SEEKS A MIRACLE.

Despairing of regsinipg bis lost
voice through human agency, Enrico
Caruso will seek euro through q
miracle of St. Januarius. Should he
receive the bene fit he piously hopes
for he will offer q silver bust Of him
self to St. Januarius.
Ciffariello, Neapolitan sculptor,
who obtained notoriety through his
trial for wife murder (of which crime
be was acquitted), recently exhibited
in Florence a plaster bust Of Caruso.
This was considered striking like
ness of the singer. and the sculptor
, told friend he intended to have il
csst in bronze. Recently, however,
Ciffariello received letter from Ca
ruso, 10 New York, ordering the
bust to be cast in solid silver, regard :
less Of expense.
In his letter the famous tenor ex-
plaiI ed that he intended to give the
statue az vo,ive Offering to the
saint through whose intercession he
hopes to recover his lost voice. He
is said to be firmly convinced that
the only effective remedy for bis
throat trouble lies in the miraculous
power Of st. Janusrius, whose blood.
preserved in glass vial 10 the Ma
Piles Cathedral, is said to boil twice a
year, when the saints feast is cele
brsted, May 9 and September 19
Ca'uso. it is reported, intends per.
sonaily to witness the miracle of the
boiling blood, and if be is cured will
offer The silver bust, to be placed in
conspicuous position on the saints
shrine.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
A HIGHLAND FISHERMAN,

Two fisherman we're mending their
nets On board their vessel near the
shore Of Scotland, when sudden
equal upset their boat. One Of them
could not swim, and the only oar
which floated was caught by him
who could swim. His sinking COM
panioC cried, "Oh, my poor wife and
children, they must starve nowl"
"Save yourself, | will risk my life for
their eake,' SAID the other, thrustiop
IT." oar nOder be arm Of the drown
ing ,maD, He committed himself
instantly to the deep, expecting to
perish for the safety Of his compan-
ion That moment the boat struck
bottom, and both were enabled to
keep afoat TIL they we're picked up.
Surely this apecdote should tend
to impress on the mind the too much
neglected duty Of "brotherly kind
ness,'
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
SPARKS,

Drink injures externally, internal
1y, aud externally.
Don't let the public house live on
your private house.
Don't make your nose blush Tor
the sins Of your mouth.
Ii you get the best Of whiskey, is
will get the best Of you.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
SOME GOOD THINGS TO HAVE
IN CHURCH.

A preacher liberal enough to be
expressive and conservative enough
to be safe.
A preacher who has something te
say and knows bow to cay it.
A preacher who knows when be
hss ssid all he needs to cay on the
occasion.
A preacher who believes in Code
divine word ss the infsllible guide.
A preacher who knows Jesus
Chris. and will poin, men to him.
A pastor who will call on bis peo.
pie, but not bore them with his pres
ence.
A pastor who thinks more of the
flock than be does of the f-ecp.
A choir that will sipg from The
hears and sit slill during the ser.
mon.
The sunny, cheerful folk who
arrive on time end take part in The
service.
A sex:on who watches the tber
mometer and the ventilation.
A sexton who is willing 10 lis,en
to the suggestiono of the preacher,
An usher who can show you to
your seat without paradipg himself
before the audience.
People willing TO watch, work and
wait and who do no, prove their sal-
vation by noise.
"A tressurer who Can keep bis &C.
counts straight and pay bills prom p,.
ly.
a man who is willing TO do small
jobs cut of sight of the crowd.
Young men who do not feel bu-
inflated if found in the act of wor.
sbip.
Parents who believe in The selva
ton OF their children and who pray
for it.
Members who cruelty themeelves
TOR the glory of God and the good of
bis cause.
People wbo know that they bave
passed from death unto life because
they love the brethren.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06

bury hospital more 10 behalf of peo
pie OF her own color than from sny
personal desire.
The in'srnes still remaining at the
hospital today declared their in,ep.
'ion of submitting qnistly to the
decision of the board Of directors of
the institution end allowing events
- shape themselves.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06

Mise Susan Fowler, celebrated for
many years "a the original bloomer
woman, died in Vineland, New Jer.
soy toe other day aged eighty
seven years. For more than sixty
seven years che wore trousers instead
OF skirts. Up until few years ago
she cultivated her farm, near Viue-
land, herself,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
Young Women
| Ahead Of Youths

W. ueatIDS epeeCD mace Oy one
of the prominen colored doctors of
this city, my mind bss beep haunted
by those facts be uttered, ever sinc ce.
He'spoke on the scarcity of Negro
husbands for Negro girls. end
brooght out come interesting and
scute facts that should be given due
and jnss consideration by every Me-
gro boy and girl. The doctor ex
emplifed the refined wife with The
unpublished husband, the lack of
nInterest taken by young men in social
sffsirs, where the intermingling of
&he two sexes we're required. Alec,
he spoke of the girl who is classed
high, that associates with the young
man who bas been ostrscised from
society circles for some immoral so.,
then being an associate of our best
sgirls. The doctor made some timely
sremarks.
The girl, on whole, is being edu
GATED snd trained for the various
essentials of life, while the boy With
abe same chances, is neglecting his
In the many colleges end public
schools of the United States for Me-
groes, the girl outnumbers the boy
almost 3 to 1.
} The boy of today varies greatly
from those of yesterday. He is no
aenger the chasae and almost unde
'dled being of the past, but bis sensee
'hsve turned Gust few good ones)
TO rowdinese, bad associates, unclesp
that are shortening bis life,
ruining him morally, mentally and
physically. What sort of husband
would one of these inert, insienifi
cant beings make for a husband for
one of our best girls? This grave
question stares everyone in the face.
Today We see boys who should be
in school, lounging around ssloons.
pool halle, rowing the slums and
attaching tbemeelves to the very
worst habits. What sort of bus
bands will they be-?
There should be as much interest
taken 10 the boyras there is in the
girl, for in their union the outcome
may be regretted. We sbould use
every effort in suading the Young
man to toe the mark, socially with
the girl, for social intermippline
will be one of the primary factors in
aiding the young man to realize the
required qualities to enter upon
marriage life. It does not take the
seer 10 see the outcome of this mur.
Ky social condition that ia now ex.
istipg. We must spring remedy
sor the wores will remain at hand.-
Palestine Tex. Plaindealer.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
Vests Tribute
To The Dog

the iata Senator Vest, OF Missouri,
some years ago. He was attending
court in q country town, and while
waiting for the trial of q case in
which he was interested, was urged
oy The attorneys in dog case TO
help them out. Volumiuous evil
deoce, was introduced to show that
the defendant had shot the dog 10
malice, while other 6viderce went to
show that the dog had attacked de-
fendant. Vest took TO part in the
trial and was not disnosed to speak
The att' rneye, however, urged him
to spe4k. Being thus urged, be
arose. scanned the face Of each Jury.
man for q moment, aud said:
"Gentlemen of the jury, the best
friend man has may Eturn against
him and Income his enemy. His SOD
or daughter that be had reared with
loving care may prove ungrateful,
Those who are nearest and dearest to
Us, those whom we trust with our
happiness and our good name, may
become traitors to their faith. The
money that man has be may lose
1t flies away from him, perhaps when
be needs it most. A mans reputa
ton may be sacrifced 10 q monent
OF III considered action. The people
who are prone to fall on their knees
TO do Us honor when sue cees is with
us may be the first to throw The
stone Of malice when failure ee.tles
its cloud upon our heads.
"The one absolutely uneelfsh
friend that man can have in this
selfish world. the one that never
deseIts him, the one that never
proves ungrateful or treacherous, is
his dog. A mans dog stands by him
in prosperity and in poverty, and in
b. alth and sickness. He will sleep
on the cold ground, where the wintry
winds blow and the snow drive.
fercely, if only be msy be near his
masters side. He Will k'ss the hand
that has no food TO offel, be will lick
the wounds ADD sores that como in
the encounter with the rougbness ,of
the world. He guards the sleep of
bis pauper master as if he were q
prince. When all other friends de-
part, be remains. " hen riches take
wings and reputation falls to pieces
he is as constant IN bis love as the
suu in it's journeys through the
heavens.
"If fortune drives the master forth
an outcast In tie world, fricndIess
and homeless, the faithful dog asks
20 higher privilege than that Of &C.
companying him, TO guard against
danger, TO fight against bis enemies.
And when the last scene Of all comes,
and death takes bis master 10 it's
embrace and the body is laid away
in the cold ground, no matter if all
other friends pursue their way, there
by the grave side will the noble dog
be found, his bead between his paws, =,
his eyes sad, but open 10 alert watch.
fulness, faithful and true even in
DEATH"
Then Vest sat down. He bad
spoken in low voice, without q
gesture. He made no reference to
the evidence or the merits OF the
Case. When be fiDiehed Judge aud
jury were wipipg their eyes. The
jury filed out, but soon entered With
verdic. Of $500 fer the plaintiff,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
AneCd0ta|
Literature
BY w. &.
The INFIDEL WEpT.


An infidel who Was we'll educated
and could confound many thought
less person by his sophistrcal reas
oning on religion. one day said to bis
neighbor, 81 did today what l have
not done for many day.
What caused you," said his
ueighbor so do such an UNUSUAL
thins?"
Why" replied the in1del, wept
on seeing the children of yonder
Orphan School pass by; and the
'Aouaht occurred to me, - | t religion
had done nothing more for mankind,
it had at least provided for tho intro.
duction OF these Orphans iuto re-
speclabla si,uAtions in lfe."
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whose dog was shot, and it was said
that some, of the jurors wanted to
hang the defendant.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
A Nut SAVED A LIFE.

A nut once saved the life OF a Ger
man Count. A plot had been laid to
murder him, and he assassin lay hid
in The castle through the day.
Before going to bed the count
drew some things from his pocket,
among which there happened to be
nut which fell on the floor, but was
not noticed by the count.
That night the murderer entered
the bed room, and stepped on the
nut, which, in breaking, cracked loud
enough TO waken the count, and
frightened the murderer away.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-05-06
A REFLECTION.

James Wilson, the Secretary OF
Agriculture, said OF q cook book
issued by his department.:
"The women will appreciate this
book. As for mcu-" He smiled
and resumed ,-"In bookshop tho
other day | said to the ealesman:
suppose you sell lot Of cook books
here"
"Thousands, sir" be replied.
"Women appreciate good cook
book, said Wilson.
"Oh, it isn't The women that buy
them,' said the saleeman; cts their
husbands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
GOOD WORK BY UNCLE SAM'S
 "OFFICIAL LDISCOURAGER

New York, July 1s.-Uncle Sans first official discourager of revolutions landed here today to report successful mission in Porto Rico. He is Joseph Darlington special agent of the department of jus tice, and he has just succeeded in having Gen. Carlos F. Morales, eX-President of the Santo Domingo republic, and Gen. Mauricoio Jiminez, its ex-vice president held for trial on a charge of violating the neutrality laws in attempting to organ ize in Potro Rico a military expedition against the country they formerly ruled.
 This is the first case of the kind" said Mr Darlington, instituted by the United States since the act of March 4, 1909, passed for the special purpose of discour- aging the promoting of revolutionary en- terprises.
 Morales made arrangements here for the purchase of arms and ammunition. His operations were so far reaching that a number of prominent New York mer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
NEWS OF GERARD

Girard, July 1S.-(Special )-The Chatta- hoochee river is higher now than at any other time this year. Work on the con- crete bridge in course of construction be- tween this city and Columbus, Ga, has been considerably retarded by the high water of the past several days. but the promise is that the farmers will be able to take the present cotton crop to Co., lumbus over the new bridge
 Hon. A. T. Vann, tax assessor of Rus sell county, states that with Expert Me Kinstrey and his daughter Miss Esther of Guntersvile, and all the assistance that can be given by the usual force of sub b-assessors working with him on the tax books, 1t will yet be several weeks commissioners court. Valuations will be considerably increased if the valuations being made are sustained by the board of equalizers It would seem that it will be quite late in the season, however before the collectors abstract can be made out and the collections for the present year be made, which is supposed to be done on October 1. It seems that with the present situation they will hardly be ready.
 An approaching marriage of more than usual interest on account of the promi- hence of the parties is that of Miss Zoo Williams, eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs Wheeler Williams of Hurtsboro, to MT. Claud P. Glass, a young business man of that city. Announcements will be out soon and the marriage will take place early in August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
OLD ESTATE NEAR
 ASHVILLE IS SOLD

Ashville, July 1s.-Mrs. S. c. vaughan's place nine miles east of here sold for $6500 at an auction sale in front of the court house yesterday to J. M Calhound, who, it Is reported, was bidding for Will Willard. There are 37O acres in this plot of land which sold for an average of Y17.6O. Tn elands range from some of the best farming lands in this district to the old fatwood lands This place has an old house on it that was built over a hundred years ago. This is a very fancy price notwithstanding that it has a large spring on it, which is valued at s1OO0. It is three miles from Coosa river.
 Harry Embry, son of MT and Mrs. James A. Embry, of this place, died at his home this morning at o'clock after three weeks of illness. He leaves his parents, three sisters and six brothers with a number of friends who deplore his death. Hewa a member of the Bap- list church here. He will be buried in the Ashvflle cemetery here tomorrow.
 The state tax commission is in session here today with the commissioners of this county. They are meeting for the pur- pose of raising the taxes to 60 per cent of the real value. The tax authorities are having some trouble in fixing the tax at the proper rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
SUMMER SCHOOL AT
 UNIVERSITY ENDS

University, July S.-(SpeciaD-Th uni vcrsity summer school will come to a close on "Wednesday. when the state teachers examination, now in progress at the university, will be over. Those teachers who have been taking review work with the intention of passing the examination for teachers license, finished their class room work last Saturday. The examination, which is the same as that given in every county in the state, has been in progress since Monday. The spe- cial examination is given at the universi- ty for the convenience or the summer school students. About 12o registered the first day for the examination and others came in later. The examination is being conducted under the supervision of Messrs James P. Doster c. J. Ussery and J. S. Rozier. who were appointed for the purpose by State Superintendent of Edu cation Henry J. Willingham.
 The summer school has had a very sue cessful session this summer. The enroll ment has been all that was expected with the advance in standards made this year. This advance in standards has brought a corresponding advance in the character of the work done by the students. The summer school has become valuable meeting place for the teachers of the state who desire to prepare for the state examinations as well as for those who desire to better prepare themselves for teaching or for college entrance. There were quite a number enrolled this sum mer who took work for university credit. Since the establishment of the summer school in 1902 more than 2000 teachers have attended the school and it's influence has thus been disseminated over the en- fire statp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
THIRD REGIMENT GOES INTO CAMP May Be Named in Honor of
 HObsOn SENTENCE IS STAYED Erwin Pope Gets Stay of Execution From Supreme Court-For
 Second Time Saved
 From Gallows
SENTENCE IS STAYED

Anniston, July 1s.-(Special)- com panies of the state who constitute the Third regiment of the Alabama National Guard are now enjoying camp life at Ox- ford Lake, south of here, and this place is now one of the chief attractions of Attractive Anniston' The first dress parade will be held Wednesday afternoon, and it Is understood that the camp will then be named in compliment to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson.
 The twelve companies got into camp about on schedule time, and some fine records were established in setting up the the tents. The Oxford and Anniston companies were encamped when the oth- CTS arrived and all was In readiness for their reception. Nearly all companies have the full quote of men allowed and there will be between 75o and 800 men in the camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Personal and General

Mrs Annie Smith, aged S5 years, died | at her home near Mulga yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock. Heart failure was | the cause. Mrs. Smith was a native of | Canada, but she had been living here 1 for several years. She was well known | and had many friends. Interment will take place at Fruithrust tomorrow aft ernoon.
 The remains of Sam Dock, who was | killed in the mines Monday morning, will be inferred at Pratt city this after noon.
 Miss Mary Major has returned from Ian extended trip to relatives at Chep- l uitepec, Ala.
 | Miss Ruth Slye Is at her home on | Avenue G.
 i1r. T. T. Springfield Is in Vernon, Ala. where he is featuring on Ma sorry
 Mrs Si Connolly has as her guest her father. E. F. Cavery. and Mrs. Benjamin Wilson I've of Atlanta, who motored from Atlanta and are spend- ing the week in Ensley
 Miss Rilla Jenkins of Crews Sta ton has as her guest this week Miss Evelyn Whaley and Miss Lillian Chris toIner of Cullman, and Miss Bessie W omach of East Thomas. Mrs. E. B. Kilgore and children have gone to Shades mountain for the re- ma inder of the summer.
 Charles Cullpepper and Alexander Pittjnan have returned from a vaca- ton to Talladega.
 Mr. and Mrs. Al May, MT. and Mrs, Snyder, MT. and Mrs. John McDon- nough Mrs. Simmons and Kenneth Simmons and Tom Snyder of Avon dale were the guests of Miss Katherine NcDonnough recently.
 MT. John McDonnough will entertain his friends with a dance at the A. o. H. hall in Pratt City Wednesday evening"
 MT. Houston Johnson, superintendent of construction of Corey Land company, with Mrs. Johnson and their children are spending some time at their country home at Clarksville. Ga.
 Miss Daisy Harrison and Miss Dora Campbell are visiting Mrs. W. M. Car michael
 Joseph Friend, who spent last week in Corey at the Plaza hotel, has gone to St. Louis.
 MT. Hart who for some time has been with the American Steel and Wire com pany has accepted a position with the engineering corps of the by-product plant and will take up his new duties Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
ENSLEY LIONS ID
 HAVE BIG PICNIC Affair At Germania Park of
 July 26 COREY IMPROVEMENTS Realty Construction Company Has Leased Watkins Building-New Way of Running Blind
 Tiger At Thomas
COREY IMPROVEMENTS

Members of the Ensley den No. of the Order of Lions are looking forward with pleasure to July 26, when the first picnic will be given by the order at Germania Park. Although the initial outing for the Lions, 1t will by no means be tame af- fair, for the committee is leaving no stone unturned in the way of arranging a pro- gramme, and unless the unexpected hap pens it will be one big event in the an- nals of. the fraternity.
 Den No. at Ensley is a large one, and is growing daily. Applications are being made steadily for membership and are being passed on. Announcement has been made that there will be an important meeting of this den in the Eagles hall tonight All of the members are urged to attend as matters of importance to the lodge will be discussed.