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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
CECIL ELECTED
 NEW MODERATOR
Presbyterian General As sembly in Session in
 Louisville

Louisville. May 1S.-The election of the
 Rev Russell Cecil, D. D.. pastor of the
 Second Presbyterian church of Richmond
 Va, to succeed the Rev. J. W. Bach
 mann, D. D., of Chattanooga, Tenn, as
 moderator, the receiving of four commit
 tee reports and an address by the Rev.
 Henry Alexander White, D. D., L. L" D.,
 of Columbia, S. C., celebrating the semi lcentennial. marked the first days session of the general assembly of the Presby- terian church in the United States (soutn- ern).
 Dr. Cecil was elected on the third bal lot, receiving 115 votes, while the Rev. Junius B. French. D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Fort Worth, received S1 votes. There were seven nom- nations, as follows:
 Dr. Cecil, pr, French, the Rev Alex D. Mcclure of Wilmington, N. C.. the Rev. J. W. Walden, Eutaw, Ala; the Rev. Thomas E. Converse. Atlanta, Ga.; the Rev. c. c. Carson. Bristol, Tenn, and former Gov. J. Hoge Tyler. East Rad ford, Va.
 The following reports were submitted
 Executive committee on foreign mis. sions: executive committee on home mis- sions; executive committee on publica- tion and Sabbath school work; executive committee on Christian education and ministerial relief
 Dr. Russell Cecil, the newly elected moderator. is one of the most prominent ministers in the Presbyterian church. He has been a commissioner in the general assembly eight times and has always been prominent worker. He was born in Wayne county, Kentucky, October l, 1858. He was graduated from Princeton in the academic department In 1874, and In the theological college four years later He attended the University of Edinburgh the following year and spent some time travelling in Europe. His first charge was the First Presbyterian church of Nicholasville, Ky. He als served at Maysville, Ky, Selma, Ala, and Rich mond, Va.
 The address of Dr. Henry Alexander White of Columbia, s. C., in celebration of the semi-centennial was on The Origin of the Presbyterian Church in the United States He spoke of the causes which compelled the organization of the body, the discoura cement under which the church began to live, and the heritage of her membership from the Scotch-1rish, Huguenots and English.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
BILLIARD PORTRAIT
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Painting Will Be Presented This Morning By the Hilliard
 Literary Society

A handsome portrait of Henry Wash ington Hilriard, the famous Alabama statesman, will be presented to the Birmingham High school this morning by the Hilliard Literary society, the well known boys club of that school The presentation will be made by Lloyd Bowers one of the clubs officers, and fitting exercises will be held for the occa sion in the auditorium.
 The portrait was painted especially for the High school society by Mrs George A. Gibson. whose son. George A. Gibson, Jr., is a member of the club
 Few portraits of the statesman are extant, the one bt st known being that which hangs in the capitol at Montgom- cry. MT. Gibson's painting is made iron a reproduction of this.
 Other features of the programme will be eulogy of Hilliard by Oryille Cos ton. and the history of the club, b, Ben s. Gross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
r. M. WARD HEADS PHARMACY BOARDS Southern Association Hopes to Secure Uniform
 Examinations

Members of the Association of South ern Boards of Pharmacy met in an- nual convention at the Chamber of Com merce yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. A full representation was present and an unusually successful meeting was the outcome of the topics which came up for the discussion of the gather ing.
 The officers of the association for the ensuing year were elected as fol- lows: F. M Ward of Nashville, pres ident; c. P. Weafort of Martinsville, Va, first vice president; F. E. Boync of Macon Ga.. second vice president; R. H. Walker of Dallas, Tex, third vice president D. P. Ramseur of Flor ida, fourth vice president; and L. c. Lewis of Tuskegee, secretary and treasurer.
 The executive committee of the or- ganization is composed of the follow ing members elected: J. P. Clark of Nashville, chairman; w. F. EllSins of Atlanta, and T. A. Miller of Richmond, w. P Thomson of Guntersville, J. A. Miller of Atlanta, and c. T. Maxim of Virginia were appointed to act as dele gates to the national pharmaceutical convention to be held in Boston dur ing next summer.
 The chief feature of the meeting yes terday was the adoption of a plan whereby the Association of Southern Boards of Pharmacy hope to secure uni form examinations. The question as to whether the members of the southern association should accept certificates granted by states in other associations came up for its share of discussion, and helped to emphasize the need of bring ing about more nearly uniformity in the examinations as given by the diff ferent states in the southern associa- tiOn.
 Among the visitors at the meeting yesterday were J. J. Keane and Bur ton Cassady of the Indiana board of pharmacy. These men were also in att tendance at the meetings of the Ala bama State Association of Pharmacy as were many of the other members of the boards of pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
REPUBLICANS FIND NEW SPE[Lb|NDER House Involved in Debate Over the Statehood
 Resolution

Washington May 1S.-A new orator ap- peared in the ranks of the republican mi nority in Congress today. The opening speech of the minority on the Arizona New Mexico statehood resolution, dis tnction accorded to Representative Frank B. Willis, freshman from Ohio, turned out to be a two-hours running fire re- partee and fight with the democratic leaders.
 In supporting the New Mexican con- stitution as President Taft has approved it. MT. Willis drew the fire of Chairman Flood and a half dozen prominent dom- ocrats He was armed with a mass of constitutions and organic acts of the va rious states and whenever a new proposi- ton was advanced he would say, I've got it right here" while the republican side cheered and laughed.
 The republican speakers condemned the recall of judges in the Arizona constitu- ton and approved the plan to force Ari- they declared no change should be made in the New Mexican constitution.
 The statehood resolution will be be- fore the House until Tuesday. Chairman Flood of the territories committee secured an agreement tom yht to have all debate closed on the measure on that day. MT. Steedman of North aiolina supported the resolution today.
 Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Madi- son and Roosevelt would have been vic- tim of the recall hadn't been included in the constitution when they were in the presidential chair" said Representative Kahn of California. speaking against tke initiative, referendum and recall In the Arizona constitution.
 When Washington sent the Jay treaty to the Senate to be ratified,'' said MT. Kahn. there was such an outburst of dlsapproval on all sides that within "A hours thereafter the recall petitions necessary would have been signed by thousands of eiectors in excess of the re- quired percentage.
 ''Lincoln would have been put to the task of defending his title as chief execu- tive of the republic if during the dari, days of 1862 the recall had been one oi the cardinal principles of the federal con stitution
 Docs anyone doubt that enough sig. natures could have been procured in the south for the recall of President Roose- welt immediately after he had invited
 Booker T. Washington to lunch at the | White House?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
LAST RITES OVER
 DR. FRANK PRINCE Masonic Service at Cedar
 Hill Cemetery
COMMENCEMENT HELD
Graduates of Pleasant Hill School Receive Certificates-Pastor Helpers Will Present "A
 College Town"

Bessemer. May 1S.-(SpeciaL)- body of Dr. Francis Marion Prince, who died in Birmingham yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. M. Robinson. was Inferred in the Cedar Hill cemetery this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The extensive family connection of the ceased. one of the pioneer citizens of the Bessemer dis trict make his death deeply felt all over this section of this county.
 When the funeral eortege, composed of automobiles, arrived at the cemetery, the local Masons were present in body and conducted the last rites at the interment. pr. George Morrow of Birmingham off ciated, assisted by the Rev. I. O. Adams of Trinity Episcopal church of Bessemer as chaplain. The active pallbearers from the Masonic lodge were: Drs. T. M. Tubb, R. L. Smith and William Waldrop, A. Forst. Jacob Green and H. Goldburg. The simple ceremony was very impress sive and especially fitting as a tribute to the Masonic service rendered for many years by the deceased.
 The floral display, one of the most beau tiful ever seen here, attested the high esteem OI HIS many 1ilchuS. IDA. AAhSc was a member of Bessemer lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and a Mason of high rank. For 20 years he has been worshipful grandmaster of the old Jonesboro lodge and was one of the oldest Masons in Jefferson county.
 Pleasant Hill Commencement
 Commencement exercises of the Pleas ant Hill school were held today and for the occasion a sumptuous basket dinner was served on the grounds. In the morn ing vocal and instrumental musical se- lections were rendered and the commence ment address was delivered by Rev. R. ". Sides of McCalla. Miss Esther Vines was presented by Professor Lee, the prin- cipal, with sgnet ring given by the Bessemer chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, as prize for the best essay on "The Battle of Shiloh
 After dinner the exercises were con- cluded, the programme consisting of reel tations and essays by the members of the graduating class, to whom were pre- scented certificates. Mrs. Ellie McAdory of Jonesboro and Mrs. Harry Griggsby of Bessemer were present at the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The case against Albert Henry Tenn pleton. alias A. J. Reynolds, alias H. H. Templeton, alias Penton, alias Pelton, alias Richardson. charged with forgery, was concluded yesterday morning be- fore Judge Samuel l.. Weaver in the first division of the criminal court and resulted in the conviction of the de- fendant who Is alleged to forged note for $267 against the American Trust and Savings company.
 James Rose, charged with assault and battery, was also tried in the first division of the criminal court and con victed yesterday. Paul Brown, charged with burglary and grand larceny. pleaded guilty, and was convicted.
 A consent judgment to the amount of $500 was reached In the case of John Morgan as administrator against the. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany yesterday in Judge Ferguson's division of the city court.
 Suits Filed Yesterday
 Suit for $15,00o damages was filed in the circuit court by Jonah Price against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for alleged personal inJqries when the plaintiff was run down by train and had his foot crushed so bad ly as to necessitate amputation.
 Allan Parnell filed suit In the circuit court yesterday against the Atlantic Lumber company for $sooo. as the value of six car loads of lumber alleged to bava been sold the defendant; $500 as inc value of three mules alleged to have been sold the defendant; $7bO0 as the value of property alleged to have been wrongfully taken by the defen- dant; $750O for the alleged wrongful conversion of certain articles of prop erty; $1O.000 for alleged breach of con tract, and $5000 as alleged to be due on certain work done by the plaintiff for the defendant. The whole amount for which the suit is brought amounts to sS7,o00.
 Suit for 5000 damages was filed against the Tennessee Coal, company by William M. Jones in the city court for alleged personal injuries resulting when the plaintiff was overworked by the defendant in whose employ he was. The South Atlantic Life Insurance company filed suit for $9S4.65 against T. P. West in the city court to recover alleged balance due on policy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
MISS STERLING
 STAR AT GOLFING

Atlanta, May 1s.-Miss Alexa Sterl- ing, the 13-year-old Atlanta golfer, again covered herself with honors in the southern womens golf tourney to- day. winning the approaching and put ting contest and the driving contest over the entire field.
 Miss Baxter, Knoxville, tied with Miss Sterling in the approaching and putting contest, but was defeated in the play-off. In the driving contest Mrs. Daley, Nashville, finished second, and Mrs. Meehan, Montgomery, third.
 Mrs. Seymour, Nashville, won the consolation cup with g score of 92.
 The semi-finals In all the matches were played today. The results in the championship flight were as follows
 Mrs. Harrington, Atlanta, defeated Mrs. Daley, Nashville, up and l to play.
 Mrs. Rogers Smith, Nashville, de- feated Miss Baxter, Knoxville, up and 3 to play.
 The finals in all matches will be played tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
NEGRO FARM LABOR NEEDS
 OF ALABAMA BLACK BEL I
BY WALTER HARPER

sary for developing the country property. Other land owners are themselves talk ing a hand in the fight and are putting superintendents on their farms or going to the field themselves. The black belt may be slow to move, but it has never yet been found wanting
 in great crisis and when it was finally called.
 When the boil weevil comes the people will rise to the occasion and find way just as they have always done on simi- lar occasions.
 The spirit of the black belt may relax, but 1t never dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19

About one negro in every 100 raised ant trained in the black belt would make ar
 honest living for himself if left upon his
 own resources.
 | The negro on the farm who is doing well Is so exceptional that he stands oui prominent in the community. They have been trained to do as they are told or shown by some white mar and know nothing of self reliance. Either they cannot or they will not follow in- structions more than half way as giver to them.
 Such negroes, constituting 99 per cen' of those in the black belt, will be help- less when the boil weevil comes, except where he works directly under the diree- ton of some white farmer Many of the progressive land owners of this section are taking personal in- terest in the cultivation of their lands
 but many of them are still left D the care of negroes. Some of these latter lands are already for sale.
 Reuben Jones, who lives near Demop- oils, is an exceptional negro tenant He pays his rent and other expenses with chickens, eggs and turkeys. He has a large trade among number of the best families of Demopois and is doing we'll He is one against 99 others who act intelligently when forced to dc so and are shown how to move. During last year Reuben Jones sold s1s5 worth of chickens and eggs and about the same amount in turkeys This was on rented farm and entirely on his own initiative.
 There are other exceptional cases ir almost every neighborhood. Jim Hamil- ton. a tenant on the farm of D. T. Cline, in Dallas county, who was mentioned g few days ago, presents notable in stance of helf reliance and intelligen labor.
 You will remember that he produced s64212 worth of cotton and 300 bushels O.
 corn. on IS acres without fertilizer. l M. w. Eiland, local agent in farm dem onstration for Perry county, Is making { special study of the negro labor problem | On his own farm on Cahaba river he fl
 trying to select those negroes who hav' self reliance and willing intelligence t.
 take the leadership.
 | He thought he had two men he coul'
 rely upon, but the number dwindled t. two and even the other two were shakinl
 a little few days ago. They may be Il
 Birmingham or the penitentiary by thu | time.
 .The negro who will be able to make
 showing individually against the Do'
 weevil," said MT. Eilard. has distinguish ed himself by thrift and care TOT oesa., ssa, He knows how, to slop the hogs ana .ee' | a brood of chickens and VIII not nes'e l these small duties when your DacA ; l turned. tho
 .There are just the fewest number .na
 will make good on such a test ana tnes can do nothing in 8 single-nandeo hsn l with the boil weevil.
 rhat nortion of the black belt lying
 xx.rsngo, Perry. Greene and Dallas coun lies Hes is getting in very good shape Tor tn
 corsv Tra neonie have awakened to the ne
 c..sstv .MV of doing something and that l making fine progress
 eome of the large plantations are 10 seie' but the time is short in which to ge
 the Immigrant buyers that will be neces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
Coupland Elected Bishop

Winchester, Va, May 1S.-The Rev. Rob- ert s. Coupland rector of Trinity church, New Orleans, was elected bishop coad- tutor of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Virginia by the council in session al Christ church here this afternoon. He was chosen on the fourth ballot. Tho election was later made unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
COHALAN FOR
 SUPREME COURT

Albany. N. Y. May Ex-Governor Dix sent to the senate for confirmation the nomination of Daniel F. Cohalan of New York as justice of the supreme court, First judicial district, in place of James A. O'Gorman, who was elected to the United States senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
Americans Protected

Washington, May 18.--Americans and their interests at Torreon. Mex. which has fallen into the hands of the revolu- tionists. are being fully protected ec- cording to . state department telegram today from Ambsssador Wt19ous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
Card of Thanks

Mir and Mrs Ernest E. Matthews de- sire to express their gratitude to their friends for their kindnes and sympa- babe and to thank all those who in any way assisted in their hour of be- reavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
PERSONAL

MT. James N. Brophy. who has bs4n critically i'll for the past 10 days 1t the south Highlands tnarmary, having undergone an operation for appendi. citis. is much better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19

her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. M. Owens.
 Col W. C. McTyeire and wife are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. McTyeire at their home on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. F.. A. Shelfer and children arc vis- iting relatives in Birmingham for q few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Joe Ryland of JonesborD left yesterday for Mississippi to visit rel atives.
 Mrs. Harry Firstbrook and little son, ac- companied by her neice. Miss Winnie Lees, will spend the summer at Biloxi. where they have leased a cottage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
Personals

Mrs. Alfred Martin of Tuscaloosa is the guest of Mrs Robert Crumley at Sun nyside.
 c. H. Smith and J. E. Lowery are at tend the Southern Baptist convention at Jacksonville. Fla, this week.
 Mrs. C. K. Grey, who has spent the winter In San Antonio. Tex, will arrive lin few days to spend the summer with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
COURT OF APPEALS

Here is the list of decisions in the court of appeals of Alabama for Thursday, May IS:
 Per Curam City of Birmingham vs. Thea Darden. appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed
 Mat Sapp vs. state of Alabama, appeal from Bessemer city court; affirmed.
 Walker, P. J.: c. w. King vs. Ben F. Barbour Plumbing and Electric com pany, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
 De Graffenried J.. Heustls Mosely vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Mo bile city court; affirmed.
 Pelham J.: John Wall vs state of Ala bama. appeal from Monroe circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
NEWS OF FAYETTE
Past Yenr Very PrOsperous-Many
 Social Events During Holidays

Fayette. January 3.-(Special.) )-Fayette has enjoyed very prosperous year dur ing 1910, crops have been exceedingly good and the planters as a rule are well pleased with the outcome. The mer- chants are highly elated over their good collections. and the city at large seems to be prospering. Since the discovery of natural gas Fayette Is looking forward to 1911 as being the greatest year in the history of the town and county.
 MT. Thomas D. Woods of Clanton spent Christmas in Fayette.
 John Terry of Birmingham enjoyed the holidays in this city.
 Miss Annie Robertson entertained the Social circle Monday evening.
 The two hops given at the auditorium during the past week were very much en- joyed.
 MT. and Mrs. Cecil A. Beasley enter tained a few of their friends last rday evening in honor of their guest, Miss Lulu Collins of Oaknan; many social games were indulged in and a salad course was served from the dining room. Those present were Miss Annie Robert. son, MT. Joe Caine, Miss Clancy Enis Mir Robert Ed Caine. Miss Aline Robert son, Mir. Thomas Lindsey, Miss Saife Robertson, MT. Joe Chandler, Miss EuIene Graham. Mir George Gullette. Miss Mae belle Naugher, MT. Eugene Jones and Mir Roy Chandler
 State Senator-elect Cecil A. Beasley en- tertained at a stag dinner last evening to number of his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
GLENN CURTISS NOW
 OWNS AEROPLANE CUP

New York, January S.-Glenn II. Cur tiss, the aviator. became owner of the Scientific American aeroplane cup, the first trophy of the kind offered in this country, with the close of the year 1910. Curtiss won the cup three consecutive years, which entitled him to permanent possession under the conditions of the offer. Announcement of the award was made here today. The first flight in 1908 was made at Hammondsport. N r., after advertisement of his intention and before a committee. The second was at Mineoa, l.. l., just before his victory at Rheims. The award for 1910 was made for the Albany, N. Y., flight and completed the three victories nec- essary.
 The cup was originally offered for an observed flight of one kilometer but, with the progress of aviation the con ditions for 1910 were changed to re- ward the longest cross-country flight previously announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
K|LBY IS ELECTED
 BANK PRESIDENT Anniston Is in Grip of Cold
 Blizzard MAN RETURNS TO JAIL Merchants Have Passed Good Year Shooting Causes Excitement. Pneumonia Threatens
 Whole Family

Anniston, January 3.-(Special.)- Thomas E. Kilby was elected presi- dent of the consolidated Annistoh City National bank at meeting of the di- rectors yesterday afternoon, the other officers being w. W. McKleroy, first vice presidents: James Keith, Jr., sec dhd vice president; c. W. Woodruff, cashier; R. r. Smith and s. L. Gal braith assistant cashiers.
 The board of directors consists of D. A. Davis, D. P. Haynes, w. D. Nixon, w. T. Brown, Talbot Foard W. H. McKleroy, H. F. Williamson, c. J. Houser. Thomas E. Kilby, James Keith, Jr, Whitfield Clark, S. T. Me harg, A. L. ScarbrouglI, J. J. Willett and c. D. Woodruff.
 The new bank was opened for bus mess this morning. A complete trans fer had been made from the old stand of the City National and the larger institution presented a scene of activ- ity when the doors were opened. The bank is now the strongest in northeast Alabama.