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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
STATES MONEY NOT
 USED FOR AUTOS
Mansion Commission Takes Offense at Criticism.
 Borrowed Machine

Montgomery, May 5.-(Special)- Members of the governors mansion commission are resenting the publica- ton of an editorial in The Age-Herald to the effect that they are using the states money in hiring automobiles for the purpose of making tours of inspec- ton to secure home for the gover- nor of Alabama.
 A certain member of the commission declared today that the commission had only made one tour of inspection, at which time they had used two automo- piles which had been tendered to the commission by private owners. He de- clared that the commission had no in- tention of using any of the states s money for any other purpose than for that for which it had been approp1i- ated, and intimated that if automobiles could not be borrowed, the members or the commission would then either go on the street car, or else hire automo- piles with their own funds.
 No site has yet been selected, nor is one likely to be until the governor re- turns from Florence, which will prob ably be about the middle of next week. New sites are daily offered to the com mission, as are a number of fine residences, though it is not known whether any one of these that have been offered will be accepted.
 The opinion prevails that the com mission will buy a suitable residence for the governor-probably one of the homes on Perry street, though no defi- mite information has been given out to this effect.
 Other tours of inspection will proba- bly, be taken by the commission, but it is not likely that any of the states money will be used in the hiring of automobiles with which to make the triD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

The small amount expended for cloth ing is due to the fact that a large quantity of clothing has been generous ly donated by the public and at the lowest estimate S250 worth of clothing and furniture has been given to the or ganizaton. Recently house was fur nished for a poor widow and two sew ing machines were among the donations Mrs. W. J. Long, who is greatly be- loved and well known for h CT charitab ble deeds, keeps room at her home espe- cially fitted for the assortment and oyerhauling of garments sent the so- ciety. The Tennessee Coal and Iron company gave a car of coal to the poor of the city and the Woodward Iron company gave two cars last year for the hospital.
 The. ladies are much encouraged by the past years work and appreciate the Bessemer spirit of charity, as every appeal made or need apparent is rapid ly responded to by the citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Lodge Picnic

The members of the Masonic and Odt Fellow orders of Brighton will give | joint picnic on May 20 to Clairmon' Springs
 The proceeds will be applied to tho funds of the recently completed Ma sonic and Odd Fellows hall at Brlgh- ton.
 J. A. Eastis, Dr. E. l., Edmondson, J C. Duffey and J. F. Willingham com prise committee on arrangement. A special train will be provided, which will leave Bessemer over the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad at $ o'clock on the above date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Moran Goes to LOokouts

Atlanta, May 5.--Left Fielder Roy Moran, who has been with the Atlanta Southern league team for the past three years and on whom waivers were asked several days ago, was today claimed by Chattanooga on the expiration of the waiver limit Moran will play his first game with the Lookouts tomorrow He cans to the Southern league from yinSinnes Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
BERNHARD MAY
 MANAGE MAPS

Memphis, May 5.-(Special )-Bin Bernhard may manage the Cleveland team with consent of Memphis off cials who control contract on his base ball services, according to formal an- nouncement here today to effect that in event the old-time Cleveland player, who is managing the local Southern league club, is offered the position sue ceeding Manager Mcclure that nothing will be done to interfere with his ad- yancement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Mrs. Annie Erselle Lathem

Mrs. Annie Erselle Lathem aged 3s years, wife of William Lathem, died yes- terday morning at 12:55 o'clock at her late residence, COS Twentieth street, North Bir- mingham. The funeral services were held from the residence yesterday after noon at 2:3O o'clock, the r,terment being in Elmwood cemetery. TLe deceased is survived by three brothers. M. J.. M D. and J. R. Smit.-: four sisters, Mrs. w. c. Davis, Mrs. C. Blackwood, Mrs J. w.. Burgess and Mice Rebe smith. a father and mother, MT. and Mrs w. T. Smith
 and three small children, all of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Mother of Miss Bailey III

Miss Lena Bailey of the Hillman hos pital, who was to have been graduated as a trained nurse May Il, received tele- gram last night announcing the serious illness of her mother at Goodwater, Ala Miss Bailey left this morning for her mothers bedside. Her many friends ex- tend their sympathy and hopes the pa tient may recover in time to allow Miss Bailey to be present at the graduation lexerciseS May Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

Prayer" by Bracket. sung by MT J. F.. Bird; violin obligato, MT P. F. Pauson. Violin solo, Simple Aveu (Romance Sans Paroles), by Francis Thome, Op. 25, by choir and congregation At 8 D. m the pastor will deliver the second lecture in the series on How We Got Our Bibel," '" the special topic being, "The Bible Be- fore the Earliest English Version" Bible school at 10 a. m. The chapel is on Nine teenth street, near Seventh avenue, north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Miss Harrison in Recital

Eufaula. May 5.-(Special) )-The recitals by the music and expression graduates of the Alabama Brenau are still affording delightful evenings for the citizens who attend the occasions in great numbers Last night was given over to Miss Mary B. Harrison of Blackshear, Ga, whose performance was exceptional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Edward Ward

Edward Ward, aged 45 years, died yes- terday morning at 6 o'clock at his late residence near Mount Pinson. Remains are now at Lige Loys undertaking parlors awaiting funeral arrangements, which will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Epidemic Breaks Out

Merroque, La. May 5.-Sixteen cases of infantile paralysis have been recent ly reported in Morehouse parish The parish board of health yesterday order ed all public schools closed and forplu : ding public gatherings of any kino. With one exception the disease has been confined to negro families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
AldredQe Gets Verdict

A verdict for s75 was awarded yester- day in the circuit court to Thomas Ald- redge against the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company as damages for personal injuries received when the plaintiffs wagon was struck by a street car. injurng him and demolishing his vehicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Cumberland Presbyterian

The pastor, J. D. Lewis, wifi preach at the Birmingham Seminary chapel, Fifth avenue near Eighteenth street, both Sunday morning and evening on the sub ject of "Ezekels Vision of the Valley Full of Bones. Sunday school at 9:ao a. m EseFypody heartily welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Deaths. and Funerals
Mrs. Ida McArthur

Mrs. Ida McArthur, aged 35 years, died yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock at her late residence, 210O Seventh avenue north. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Tafts Entertain

Washington, May 5.--The President and Mrs. Taft entertained late this afternoon at a garden party given on the lawn at the /rear of the White House. The large guest list included many prominent in the capital. The marine band. in their regular uniforms, added touch of color to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Calera Wins

Calera, May 5.-tSpecial. .)-Calera defeated Montevallo yesterday by a very one- sided game; Calera, IS; Monte vallo, 4. Batteries: Calera Lynch, Buddy and Buddy; Montevallo, Lyman, Bowling and Avis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Congregational Services

The Rev. George Eaves, D. D.. pastor of the Congregational church, will preach at II a. m May :. on ''The Double Stand ard of Morals and Life The musical programme will include The Vesper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
JAS. H. FINDER.

Does expert eye-glass work. This re- quires long training and natural artis- tic skill, which has been developed to a high degree of perfection. He fur nishes comfortable glasses 306 N Nine teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Announcements

Camp Rose McAdory of Confederate vet erans will hold their regular meeting Saturday morning at Il o'clock at the city hall.
 The rummage sale to be conducted un- der the auspices of tbs May committee of the Methodist church will begin tomor- row morning and continue through Mon- day in a vacant store at the corner of Nineteenth street and Carolina avenue. All those who have promised articles or intend giving any are requested to send them there or to the home of Mrs. R. P. McTyelre.
 The Truck Growers association will have an important meeting at the Board of Trade room at o'clock Saturday after noon.
 Mrs w. L. Priest and Mrs. Almond will entertain the senior class of the High school at a spend -the-day party at their home in Birmingham for their sister, Miss May Falkner.
 Miss Alberta Wiley will be the hostess of the Forty-two club at the home of Mrs. E. l.. Bruins on Fifth avenue Satur- day afternoon.
 Supt. A. A. Persons will deliver the first of a course of short lectures to the farmers at the meeting of the Truck Growers association Saturday afternoon. MT. Persons is one of the expert chem ists of this city, having held the chair of chemistry at the University for several years and is especially adapted to talk instructively on soil tests and treatment.
 The Bessemer High school team leaves Monday afternoon for Blountsville to play Blountsville Agricultural school. Ono game will be played Tuesday and two on Wednesday.
 Personals
 Mrs. H. G. Christilieb has returned from visit to friends in Atlanta
 Rev and Mrs. w. W. Crawford have re- turned to their home in Birmingham after short visit to MT. and Mrs. T. A. Hines.
 J. W. Nordman will leave tonight for LeesvilIe, La, where he will have charge of the Western Union office. w. H. Baxley, C. F. Hawkins. T. J. Batson, Rev. w. M. Crawford and T. A. | Hines were guests of the Masonic con- vention at Dolomite Thursday night and assisted in conferrng the Master Mason degree on T. D. Ray. | Rev. I. O. Adams is expected to return home Saturday from Montgomery, where he has been attending the bishops con ference and Episcopalian council which has been in session since Wednesday and adjourned today. MlS. deoi se buhlsdi niiei lelt ehls iholh- ing for Meridian to spend a few weeks with friends.
 Miss Alice Granger was removed from the Robinson hospital Thursday to her home and is daily improving from at tack of appendicitis.
 Miss Minnie Meek of Ensley is the guest of Miss Kate O'Donaldson at Jonesboro Miss Gene Hard of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Corrina Trotter at her home on Arlington avenue. W. P. Gum has returned from Hot Springs Ark WvktCurfeHul1edU. Nues Springs, Ark, where he has spent the past month
 NJ. D. Mcconnell has returned from a visit to relatives at Lower Peachtree Miss Bertha Baxley of Brighton spent Thursday with het sister, Mrs. J. w. Me- Corkle, at Jonesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Local Items

The city court cleared the docket yes- terday and adjourned this morning to begin a non-jury civil and criminal ses sion next week. Saturday will be de- voted to divorce hearings and chancery cases.
 Deputy Sheriff George W. Jones re- turned this afternoon from Russell vile, where he went a few days ago to secure Dave Mills. negro wanted here for murder Mills killed another negro by hitting him in the head with rock in a dispute over a Sunday craps game about year ago.
 Special Deputy Patton of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, can tured Robert McDaniels, negro. a | Feeders Gap today. McDanels serious ly wounded his wife by shooting her Wednesday night and escaped, but re- turned and was turned over to the sheriff today
 Bessemer Defeats the Ladies
 The Al P. Gibbs Ladies' Baseball team played game of the national sport to- day with Bessemer and was defeated by a score of Il to 3. The lineup was:
 Bessemer-Trotter, catcher: Bumgard- ner, pitcher: Bell, rightfield; Hines. cen terfield; Craig, leftheld; Perkins, short stop; Houston, first base; Hurd second base; Tolman third base.
 Ladies-Will Policy, catcher: Miss St Leon pitcher; Miss Barr, rghtfield; Rob ert Miller, centertield Miss St. Clair, left field; Joha Murray, shortstop; Miss Rob- inson, first base; Miss Pieffer, second base; Sam Hall third base.
 Empires. Joe Crittenden and Fred Bass
 The game was interesting and attracted fairly well filled grandstand.
 The feature of the playing of the visit ors was Miss St. Clairs splendid fielding. In several innings the ladies famed out the first three of their opponents who came to bat Johnson of Bessemer made several spectacular exhibitions with the willow and executed a double play in the sixth inning. Trotter pitched two innings for Bessemer. walking a couple made a wild throw, and showed weak wing for such capable catcher.
 Miss Robinson retired from the game during the first inning because of a sprained knee, caused by one of the Bes- semer players sliding to first base
 Enjoyable Lawn Fete The lawn fete given Friday afternoon and evening by the senior class of the High school was a pretty event The City park is unusually beautiful at this sea son and the summer houses are a mass of blooms from the rose vines that cover them. A candy booth was conducted in che by Misses Mary Reynolds, Ida Win ters, Parker Margaret Rust and Leila Harris. The lemonade dispensary was presided Jver by Misses Tera Marks Fay Faulkner Amy Huey Ethel Johnson and Minnie Cahill, who also made attractive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Rrightnn ys Powderly

A ball game will be played Saturday afternoon between Brighton and Pow. derly on the Brighton grounds. The game will be called at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Excellent Charity Work

The United Charities of Bessemer held its annual meeting recently and officers were elected for the ensuing year and the secretary's report sub mitted. The results of the election were: President, Mrs. E. M. owens; vice president, Mrs. E. H. Lopez; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. E. L. Mitchell; trus- tees, Mesdames w. J. Long, J. c. Hous- ton, Louis Forst, w. l.. Rush, T. T. Huey and Louis Forst; president of the Rob- inson hospital board, Mrs. E. H. Lopez; assistants. Mesdames w. J. Long, E. M. owens, w. L. Rush and E. l.. Mitch ell,
 The year dates from May 1 and the following report extends from May ], 1910, 10 May l, 1911:
 May 1, 1911, balance in bank .. S4 2S Donations from the city ....... 100 % Thanksgiving offering from the
 schools and churches ..... 24 95 n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
COAL PARTY IS
 QUITTING DOWN

Cordova, Alaska, May 5,-"Cordova' s coal party" had materially quieted to- day and deputy marshals are guarding property of the Alaska Steamship com pany whose coal was dumped into the bay yesterday as protest against President Taft's failure to acknowl- edge receipt of the cablegrams asking him to expedite the opening of the Alaka coal fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Injured by a Pig

negro woman, Mary Daniels, while trying to run a pig into a pen in the yard of her home at Fifth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, was painfully in- jured by another pig. The assailant is an unusually large specimen and succeed ed in biting gashes in the arm and left thigh. pr. Hewitt Johnson was summoned and made 15 stitches to relieve the wound m her arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

Washington, May 5.-on receipt of the news of the rioting at Cordova Secretary Fisher of the interior de- partment today telegraphed to Gov ernor Clark of Alaska, who is now at Chaplin, Conn, directing prompt sup pression of lawlessness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

FOR appropriate floral offerings, phone q. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store. e01S lst avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Negro Tenement Burns

The fire department was aroused to action at S10 this morning and hurried to Eighth avenue and Twenty-sixth street 10 find the house occupied by negroes rap idly burning to the ground. The cause of the fire is not known by persons who saw the beginning of the blaze at some distance away state that the first place noticed was the steps of the rear porch.
 The dwelling was practically new and belonged to the Bessemer Land company. It was totally destroyed. Only a few pieces of furniture was saved as the in mates were awakened by the smoke and it was too late to remove many things from the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

waitresses at the tables where ice cream and cake was served. Japanese lanterns. college pennantns, and streamers of blue and gold crepe paper were the decora- tions used.
 Professors Mickle and Kucliniski were in charge of the sports and the follow ing were victorious.
 Hundred yard dash for boys, Charles Cargile; hundred yard dash for girls, Emma Gum; throwing a baseball. boys, Charles Cargile girls, Mary Renyolds three-legged race, boys. Brannon and Lewis: girls, Emma Gum and Rosebud McWilliams; potato race, boys, H. Neu- berger: for small girls, Hattie Penning- ton: larger girls. Lena Hatcher; relay trace for boys. team. Fitzpatrick, Lewis, Owen. Cargile; girls' team, Agnes Caugh- lin Pearl Weinstein, Maud Lipscomb, Lena Hatcher.
 The prizes were boxes of candy, and a cake was presented the winning teams in the relay races. The proceeds of this affairs will be used for the publishing of the annual, the "Kalister.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Shirts for Gentlemen
Shirts Built to Measure

Especial attention Is given to this department-Shi built to your measure-an unlimited line to se- lect from-perfect fit is guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
Shirts With Collars to Match

Shirts with soft or stiff collars to match-in plain or pleated bosoms stripes and fancy figures all sizes Prices S1.5O to S2.50. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
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GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones loo..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

The eelebra ted Phoenix Hosiery in silk, all colors guaranteed for three months perfect wear, soc pair. Orders in ladies' sizes also received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

A full line of Night Shirts and Pajamas of the 'Eaultless make, { variety of patterns. All prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06

A full line in variety of classy h'
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-06-02
MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S
VISIT

For three days of this week Mrs.
Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee,
Ala, was in the city. She was here
en- route to her summer home at
Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Mrs.
Washington spent Decoration Day at
the summer home of Mrs. ]. G. Ma
pier, on the Nolensville pike. There
was a merry party who went out on
the occasion, consisting of Mrs Wash
ington, Mrs. Napier. DIR. and Mrs.
Jefferson, Mrs. Philip Peyton, of
New York, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. N.
Langston. After returning to the
city Tuesday night she Immediately
left for New York While there, she
will remodel and renovate her home,
and it is said that DR.. Washington
will spend the greater part of the
summer taking much-needed rest.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-06-02
HON. j. C NAPIER MADE TRUS
TEE.
Special to the Glohe: !:

Washington. D. c., May 29.-At a
meeting of the trustees of Howard
University held, in this city this week
just prior to the commencement ex-
ercises, a unique and distinctive
honor, deserving in that it rests
upon worthy shoulders, was con-
ferred upon Hon. James Carroll Ma
pier, of NASHVILLE, Tenn, by his cleo
tlon as a member of the Board of
Directors for the University. Mr.
Napier is the first alumnus of the
law derartment to be thus honored.
When the announcement was made
of his unanimous selection, the news
was spread rapidly. Many were ju-
bilant over the rapid success made
by this Tennessean. The striking CO.
Incidence of his selection occurs in
that Mr.. Napier is the son-in-law of
the late John Mercer Langston, who
was at one time president of Howard
University, in whose footsteps, in so
far as honors are concerned he seems
to be destined to walk
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-06-02
ANNUAL SERMON.

The Railway Employees Protective
airy Association and THE Ladies' Aux
iliary will have their sixth anniver-
s-ry sermon at Pleasant Green Bap-
ttst Church, june II, 1911, at 23O
p m. All railroad men, friends and
visitors of the Association and the
public generally are cordially in
vited. 1t is requested that all the
members of the Association assemble
at the hail. Cedar street, corner
Tenth avenue, at l O'Clock sharp.
HUMPHREY BOWLING, PRES.
WILLIAM d. LAWS, Sec.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-06-02
GENERAL JOSEPH L. JONES. OF
ClNC INNATl,

The Knights of Pythias of this city
were given a royal treat this, week
when General Joseph L. Jones, their
Supreme Worthy Counsellor, stopped
over in Nashville for day General
Jones is also the highest man up in
the Uniform Rank of Negro Pythians,
aside from this he is a journalist with
splendid reputation, being proprietor
of the Pythian Monitor, fraternal
journal that has made its own way
before the public. He Is member
OF the Alabama Grand Lodge of r.
S. of P, having charge of their mill
tary department, Mr.. Jones was ON
his way from Montgomery to Cincin-
mott, having been down in Alabama
to attend to the duties of these sew
eral organizations. Gen. Jones is
One of the best known secret order
men in the United States. with a
host of friends in Ohio, his native
state. He is also at the head of the
Central Regalia Company which is
doing a splendid business for the
lodges throughout the country. He
was accompanied by his Oldest son,
Joseph l.. Jones, Jr, who has Just
finished course in Electrical En-
gineering at Tuskegee Institute, but
who is now located at Birmingham.
loung Mr.. Jones will spend his vaca-
tion in Cincinnati, returning to the
metropolis of Alabama within the
next few days.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-06-02
Baptist Church

From Mt Zion Baptist Church
One delegate.
From Second Baptist Church
Rev. G. B. Taylor and two delegates.
From North Third Avenue Baptist
Church-Rev Jas. Slaughter and
superintendent B. B. Hudson.
From Fifteenth Avenue Baptist
ChI 'ch-The superintendent.
From Spruce Street Baptist Church
Rev. T. ]. Townsend ami DR.. A. NJ
Townsend.
From First Baptist Church, East
Nashville-One delegate.
From Sylvan Street Baptist
lChurch, East Nashville-One Dele
gate
From Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Miss Mary l.. Dotson.
From New Hope Baptist Church
One delegate
From Sixth Street Baptist Church
Mot reported
From MT. Nebo Baptist Church
Rev. Geo. W. Dixon and two dele.
gates.
From the First Baptist Church
Rev. w. S. Ellington, Prof. J. d.
Crenshaw and Miss L. U. Chambers.
From the Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Rev. G. H. Clark, Rev. Y. ]. Lewis
Deacon James Martin, Mrs. Henry
A. Boyd, R. H. Boyd, Miss N. e.
King, Henry A. Boyd and Mrs. Jose
phine Brown.
Tabernacle Baptist Church-Rev
H M. Burnes, pastor.
In addition to these. Miss Bushnell
OF the FireGde School, and Others
will join the party, making UP an ex
ceptionally large delegation