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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
JUDGE PELHAM IS
 READY ID SERVE
Appellate Court Holds First Session April 1-Annis-
 ton Wins Assessment

Anniston, March 23.-(Special.)- Judge John Pelham of this city, who was recently named one of the asso- by Governor sEmmet O'Neal, stated "Wednesday evening that he is ready for work, having already been sworn in, and that he will begin his new du- ties as soon as the administration pro- vides quarters for the new judiciary body, which will open for arguments in the first session on April 3. Judge Pelham will leave for Montgomery on Monday, but he states that he will con tinue to make his home in this city spending only such time at the capital as is necessary in the performance of his duties.
 Russ W. Rose, a well known restau- ranteur who was indicted in nine diff ferent cases by the recent city court grand jury on charge of violating the statewide prohibition law, surren- dered to Sheriff c. T. Brooks Wednes- day afternoon and furnished bail in the sum of $500. Rose recently retired from his business, stating that compe- tition had become too lively to enable him to make any money.
 Miss Rosa Bell Knox, who recently took prominent part in the child labor conference at Birmingham. will deliver a reading in this city on next Satur day afternoon for the benefit of the Virginia Clay -Clopton scholarship, which is being promoted by the Chill dren of the Confectionery Miss Knox is now the guest of her brother. Colonel John Barrett Knox, on Tyler Hill. She is an expert in folk lore.
 The Anniston internal revenue offiz cers have picked up the gauntlet thrown down by the Cleburne county moon sinners who warned them of death for the destruction of the two big stills near Edwardsville and Fruithurst this week, and the warning will be traced to its source and the guilty wildcatters brought to justice if possible.
 The suit of the city of Anniston against J. H. Duke to collect costs of paving which was done on the property of the defendant in West Anniston was decided Thursday morning when the jury brought in sealed verdict in favor of the city, allowing about 50 per cent of the amount claimed under the suit The costs in the case were also taxed against the defendant and 1t Is said that they will far exceed the amount of the suit.
 w. F. Mccartney, former editor of the Anniston Hot Blast of this city, is being boosted for the position of state secretary of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, which will hold state convention at Huntsville on April IS. His opponent will proba- bly, be another well known newspaper man, Will w. Nelson of Decatur, who was appointed successor to F. F. Con way of Mobile, who moved out of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
PHONE TALKS COST
 COOL 165 MILLION

New York March 23.-The annual re- port of the American Telephone and Tele- graph company for 1910, made public to- day, shows that during the year $l65, ,6O0. .OOO gross revenue was collected by the Bell system from the public for service. Pres ident Vail in his report to the stock holders says thats public control or reg ulation of public service by permanent commissions has come and come to stay"
 The number of telephone stations of the company, the report says, now aggre- gate 5,SS2,7l9, while there is total wire mileage of nearly 12,O00,0OO miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
ALL PEACEFUL AT
 THE BENLD MINES

Gillespie, Ill. March 2s.-The detach- ment of ten companies of the Illinois Ma tional Guard, which were sent to Benld. H., Tuesday. after the miners had pa rsded through here, broke camp today and returned to their homes The minefs have not reached any decision as to re- turning to work in the three mines of the Superior Coal company. They object to the working conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Torpedo Boat Stranded

Newpjort. R. l.. March 23.-A heavy northwestern gale drove the torpedo boat destroyer Burdows from her berth in the inner bay and landed the craft on the mud flats at the foot of Cherry street early today. The Burroughs was resting easily on an even keel in the mud when daylight came. and was considered safe, although very near . rocky ledge.
 The Burdows was hauled of the mud bank this afternoon by the naval tug Chickasaw apparently undamaGeds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
FELL CITY IS ON
 BUILDING BOOM Merchants and Farmers En- toying Very Unusual
 Prosperity

Pell City, March 23.-(Special)-Pell City is on a construction boom with more buildings going on than since the panic of 1907. The Seaboard is putting up a new depot on the site recently given it by the city at the corner of Howard and Railroad avenues, opposite the bank. Dr. R. A. Martin is completing his new drug store at cost above $l0,00o. New fixtures are now being installed and will be of plate glass throughout.
 T. J. Abbott has broken ground for a brick store 50 feet front on Howard ave nue and the Standard Oil company is erecting large oil tanks here with the in- tention of making Pell City distributing point for a very large area between An niston, Birmingham and Talladega.
 The remarkable stretch of weather that set in last fall still continues. Flowing is further advanced than ever l.nown before and the acreage broken is at least a fourth larger than the best record Sales of mules and fertilizer exceeded former top figures by a wide margin and every indication now is for the largest crop of corn and cotton this year ever raised in these parts. Without exception merchants report splendid trade in this section while bank deposits are 50 per cent ahead of former years.
 Much comment is going the rounds as to the meaning of several prospecting parties who are reported to be taking up options on lands along the line of the Chattanooga Southern extension from Gadsden as well as in the hill country to the northwest of Pell City. The pros pectors are doing everything except ta4N and just what the meaning of their n1ove- ments are has not yet been made public. As iron and coal arc known to be found in large quantities in this region the SUD- position is that some developments can be looked for in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Brown Gets Damages

Rio Janerio, March 2S.-B. B. Brown,
 the manufacturer of New York who was arrested last January by order of local officers. upon charges that subsequently proved to have been without any basis. was today awarded $1500 damages by she police departments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

during the day and night were local leg islation, judiciary, mining and manufact- urng, municipalities and municipal or ganizations. corporations and ways and means.
 Of the measures considered today the Allen measure, which was debated by the public health committee in the senate. was one of the most important. The bill is one which seeks to regulate the pro fession of nurse in Alabama, and to pro- vide for their examination by a state board. After a lengthy session the meas ure was adversed by a decisive majority, but not until a number of arguments pro and con the measure had been offered. The bill was considered at session of the committee yesterday, when about 20 nurses opposed the measure as did pr. L. l.. Hill of Montgomery and others. At today's session of the senate committee about 27 nurses supported Dr. Watkins, also of this city, In arguing for the bill, but without avail.
 The senate agriculture committee ad- versed the bill which seeks to establish a veterinary department of the state in this city, in addition to the one at Au- burn. It was the sense of the commit teemen that the additional department would impair the usefulness of the Au- burn department.
 The house judiciary committee distin- guished itself during the day by adyersng about 20 bills which were before them. It was decided to render a favorable re- port on dozen or so of the measures. The house ways and means committee considered a number of minor bills, but none pertaining to revenue.
 Back Tax Commissioner
 Representative Pegram's back tax com missioner's bill will be a special order in the house for tomorrow, the discus sion of the measure to be taken up where it was left off on Wednesday, when tho Arnold amendment to the measure 'to allow such commissioners fees on tax raises was defeated. Indications are that the bill will be the chief feature of the morning session, if it can possibly be fi<ally acted upon by that time.
 Sentiment against the back tax com missioner office Is well crystallized in the two houses, while 1t is Just as mo- ticeable that equally as many of the representatives seems to be in favor of the office. What will be the outcome of the fight is extremely problematical
 The Justice medical bill Is also on the calendar for consideration tomorrow, though 1t may not be reached in the general legislative shuffle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Hungary Has Twenty Millions

Budapest, Hungary, March 2S.-The of fcal census shows Hungary to have a population of 3,85O, 700. This is an in- crease in 10 years of 159,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Cruiser Birmingham in Cuba Caimenira, Cuba, March 2S.-The Amer ican scout cruiser Birmingham arrived in Guantanamo bay today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

It is definitely settled that the recent cold snap killed the peaches of this vi- cinity. The blackberries and other small fruits are as yet unharmed. Early vege- tables were also killed The damage to this county alone will run into thou sands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Rev. T. c. Willingham, a missionary from Japan. lectured last night at the Baptist church. The Rev. MT. Willing ham answered the question frequently put to him in Alabama, whether or not there was danger of war between Ja- pan and the United States. his answer was that there was absolutely no dan ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

See your dealer about a per- init to smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

The city of Talladega has filed the delinquent tax list with the register in chancery, as provided by law. About one hundred names are on the delinquent list, who have been summoned to show cause why they have not paid taxes to the city. This is a. very small number for city of this size, and those sum- moned are hurrying to settle up and save costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

The government has entered the demonstration work of cultivating four acres of cotton in this county this year. Prof. l. K. Patterson will direct the cultivation and fertiliza tion for two acres in the east end of the county, and J. A. Wilkinson will have charge of two acres in the western part of the county for the same purpose. It Is the purpose of the government to test the relative value of fertilizers in this county and publish for distribution pamphlets embracing information in this experiment. By having two lpts of land cultivated in different parts of the county all the farmers will be en- abled to watch the cultivation and fer tilization to the best advantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

One hardware firm in Talladega sold a carload of automobiles on Wednesday and immediately ordered another. In a little while autos will be as plentiful in this city and county as carria ges Several well-to-do farmers keep machines and do their shopping in these cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Committees Meet

A number of the important committees of the two houses held sessions at the capitol today. Senate committees which met during the day and tonight were public health, agriculture, finance an1 taxation. House committees which met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
PRATTW[[E IS ID
 WELCOME BAPT|STS
B. Y. P. U. tate Convention B. Y. P.U. State Convention
 Demonstration Farms

Prattville, March 3.-(Special )-The eighteenth annual convention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of Ala bama will convene at the Baptist church in this city April II, 12 and 13 The local union is making large prep arations for this convention and ex- pect about 300 visitors, members and delegates from other states. They have put out a programme in which they give a brief history of the city, its churches, schools and industries, as well as cuts of some of the dwellings Prominent members of the state unions are on the programme as well as g number of prominent people from oth- CT states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
PREJUDICE NOW
 THING 0F THE PAST Talledega Juries Find for Railroads-Alst0n Stern
 Judicial Officer

Talladega. March 2S.-tSpecial.)-The Talladega iuries have demonstrated that the ancient prejudice against railroad corporations has passed away In every damage suit brought against railroads during the past week the verdcts have invariably been for the defendant rail- roads. Four or five have been tried, the evidence warranting verdicts for the plaintiffs, if the jury had looked at the case from the standpoint of the plaintiff, but the 12 men in the box in every case saw only the side of the defendant. fe '>-.
 Judge Aston finished the weeks work of the court on Thursday and left to meet his son, whom he has not seen for five years Judge Alston has estab- lished a record for expediting business. He is very stern in administering the prohibition laws.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
AN ATTRACTIVE DEVICE

The Regal Shoe Company Is dis
playing an ingenious and attractive
mechanical sign in the window Of
Frankenberger & Co, the exclusive
agents for this we'll known shoe in
this city. The sign represents the
globe, mounted on pedestal, with
white dots showing the places
throughout the world where the com
pany supports agencies. There are
nearly 1000 Of these, so the dots
show UP we'll all over the world. The
globe turns, showing the different
countries. The base on which it is
mounted IS Of iron, displaying in
the factories of the Regal
Shoe Company located at Whitman
and Milford, Mass, Brooklyn, N. Y,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
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Republicans
Start Early

CONTINUED from Page One.)
kersburg this week woodward an
nounced his willingness to make the
race again, provided his candidacy
is satisfactory to the voters Of that
district. 'To know whether or not
the voters were In accord with his
candidacy would be necessary for
Mr.. woodward to submit his claims
to the voters OF the district. That
Is the only way in which the senti-
ment OF the voters can be properly
recorded, and, therefore, MI.
woodward Is a candidate for Con-
gress. The genial Roane county
statesman was enmeshed in the
Democratic landslide last fall, and
his seat In the present Congress is
hllcd by John M Hamilton, who
accepted the Democratic nominal
ton after 1t had been rejected by
Scott Withcrs, and rode to victory
on the big wave which brought
disaster to the Republican Congress-
men - ''
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
The Degree Shop
BY Bishop G. L.~~BlaclwelI, ID. d.,
LII. d., In the StRr OF Zion.


Bachelor degrees are won and OBJ
tanned as a rule by persons who
pursue d prescribed course Of study
leading up to that degree in some
regularly established school, college
or university. Seldom Is the bach
elor degree granted unless the can
didate has completed a prescribed
course of study or it's equivalent.
Bachelor degrees usually attest
scholarship in more satisfactory
way than many Of the honorary de-
grees which are conferred.
1t Is great compliment to young
Negroes whose ambitions lead them
to persist in prosecuting a course Of
study In some reputable school so
as to merit the conferment of the
bachelors degree in arts, science,
philosophy or pedagogy. A prem
ium should be put VI Non such attain
ments and such industry. The
race needs and must have scholars,
and the best way to get them Is
Through schools, and when such men
spend their time, effort and money
W DIepdl9 themselves, all OLneT
things being equal, they should be
given opportunity to use their tai
ent.
After a bachelor Of arts, science.
philosophy, or what not, has been
engaged in literary work for some
years and has made good, he should
not be condemned If his ambition
leads him to acquire higher literary
degrees, any more than an appren-
tice who seeks to become a master
mechanic, or statesman who seeks
to attain higher office. He be-
longs to the literati and promotion
or advancement by acquiring de-
grees, is not to be condemned. if
such acquisitions are based upon
merit. However when there is little
or no merit even a bachelor of arts
does not gain by accepting higher de-
grees.
The manner of obtaining the
bachelors degree is seldom open for
for it represents work i'll
not literary ability; but the manner
and method OF obtaining honorary
degrees Is very often questionable.
The obtaining Of them, perhaps
would not be so disdainful we're it |
not for the sources from which theyl
re gotten,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
A Vacation Word to
Graduates and Friends
OF Fisk University

In a recent letter from Nashville
is this sentence: "Many Of our sub
stantial and loyal alumni feel that q
statement Irom you in the public
press would do much towards set
Ting things From all over the
country l. get letters asking me
whether Fisk has adopted an anti
Negro policy
The origin Of this inquiry would
seem to be an irresponsible and
reckless attack by a Negro newspa-
per in Nashville on the administra-
ton Of Fisk University. The occas-
ion seems to have been some minor
changes in the teaching force, three
in the lower grades where young
children are taught in the Teachers
Training School, and two officials
not teachers. The article contained
hardly true statement from the be-
ginning to end. Wherever there
was CLEAN of fact it was perverted
as to make the whole even to a worse
degree false.
Usually it is doubtful wisdom to
pay any attention to- such an out
break. All strong institutions and
important works are subject to
them. Most newspapers are above
leading their columns to such pur-
poses. This attack is SO devoid Of
sense, so malicious in spirit, as to
be it's own refutation. The real
harm arises when other papers, in
nocent Of any knowledge Of the case,
naturally repeat what they find prin-
ted, then proceed to give resound-
Ing thWacks upon the man Of straw.
But when the real friends of the
University and the alumni begin to
be troubled by these persistent ru-
mors of an "anti-Negro policy" it
becomes proper that a few facts be
given them
Among the ten million Negroes
Of America, Fisk University stands
for all that is best and most hope
fnl. Its good name is precious.
Much to the credit Of it's friends,
they are jealous of it's good name
and fame. For their sake that
which follows is written.
There is, In the administration Of
Fisk University by the Trustees and
faculty, no anti-Negro policy For
forty-five years, hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars have gone into Fisk
almost entirely from white friends
in the North--all Of it pro-Negro
and nothing else.
The trustees Of Fisk are 'respon-
siblc for it's policy, in the past and
now Before the time of the pres
ent administration the Trustees have
retired several colored professors
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
CRIME COMMITTED LONG AGO

Bonham, Texas, Sept. 21.-To an
swer for murder alleged to have
been committed forty-six years ago,
former Lieutenant Daniel w. Byars
was arralgned in. court here today.
a. Captain Harris and his son were
the alleged victims. Following an
argument over politics Byars is said
to ~haVo shot Young Harris and then
his father. He was indicted in 1865,
but escaped while awaiting trial and
was not located until a short time
ago.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

p. G. Malcolm and C. H. Malcolm
to Mary f, Hill, lot city, $4,000.
A. G. Carnes and wife, l.. v.
koontz and wife to BIS. Kennedy
tract Clendenin, $1O4S.
George B. Gillispie and wife to
James A. Robinson, lot city, $14OO.
Ralph Gerhardt and wife to G.. w.
Vlckers, 4 lots Glen Elk, s4,175.
f. w. Chandler and wife to AL
thia 0. Fisher, tracts Elk Dis
trict, S.
5. Fl. Robertson and William Paul
ley, trustees, to r. r. Farley, IL
int. tract Elk District, $4,000.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
LABOR MEN MEET IN OMAHA

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12.-.Delegates
from many Of the cities and towns
OF Nebraska assembled here today
on the opening OF the fourth annual
conversion f-the- State-Federatie
Of Labor. Sessions will continue for
several days. Workinmens COM
Densation and legislation relating to
woman AMI child labor are the chief
topics slated for discussion. The re-
port of ecretary-Treasurer w. A.
Chrisman shows that more than 100
organizations, with a total member
ship Of about 1000, are now affili-
ated with the federation.
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. lathe
twenty-sixth annual national en-
'campment of the Union Veteran Lee
gion began in Memorial Hall in this
city today aud will continue until
the end OF the week. Several hun
dred delegates are present, including
National Commander Nathan Mum
shower Of Columbus, Ohio, Senio.
Vice Commander William p. Griffith
Of Brooklyn, and Junior Vice Com
mander +. f.. McCabe Of Beaver
Falls, Pa. Nearly all the national
officers of the womens auxiliary are
here.