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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
SUMMER SCHOOL OVER
 AT FLORENCE NORMAL

Florence, July 12.-tSpecial.)- sum Inner school, which has been conducted ever since the closing of the normal col lege, closed this morning. It has been in session six weeks. Eighty-four teachers were enrolled. Some took special work to assist in their promotion next session. while others prepared for the state ex- aminations which will be held next week.
 This years catalogue is the largest ever issued.
 Tomorrow the presidents office will oe closed for the first time this year, as all hands will take day off to attend the excursion given by the athletic society on the City of Florence to Muscle Shoals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
4C|TY OF EUFAU[A" BEGINS MAIDEN TRIP Eufaulans Present Craft a Handsome Silver Service NEW PAPER APPEARS Telephone People Improving Plant. Appropriation Made for Bar
 bour Road = Louisville
 Wants Waterworks

Eufaula, July 12.-(Special.) )-The new river steamer City of Eufaula touched the wharf here on it's maiden trip down the river Tuesday evening and was greet ed by a large gathering of citizens. Dur ing the stop here the new craft was pre- scented with a very handsome silver ser vice, a gift at the hands of the citizens The presentation was made by E. F. Thomas and was responded to by Attor- ney Palmer of Columbus. Ga. After a few remarks by the general manager L. N. Smith of Columbus, refreshments were served and a large party enjoyed a ride of 15 miles down the river and back.
 who viewed it and Is superbly equipped with all modern conveniences, the ex- penditure for the whole amounting to ap- proximately $35,0oo.
 New Paper Appears A new paper entitled the Eufaula Ob- server made its first appearance here yesterday afternoon and will be issued regularly sem-weekly, Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is an eight page, five col umn sheet, with George C. Williams formerly editor of the Daily Sun, here, at the masthead.
 Improving Phone Plant The telephone company here is greatly improving it's plant by dispensing with the poles and installing a regular under ground system of cables. The company will also occupy new quarters in the third floor of the Lampley building on South Broad street this fall School Nearing Completion
 The new public school building at Clay ton is nearing completion and Judge Grubbs of the probate court is having a very handsome private residence erected on one of the prominent residential streets.
 Waterworks Wanted
 Citizens of Louisville are interesting themselves in the matter of eduipping a well regulated system of waterworks for the city and installing better system of lighting the town.
 Road Improvements
 As a result of a recent meeting of the county board of revenue here an appro- priation of $1000 was made toward in,- proving the public road leading from this city to Baker Hill, 16 miles south of the city.
 Going to Ireland
 Rev T. H. Johnston will leave the city on the Fist for Ireland his native home, where he expects to be absent for the period of three months, on a visit to his mother and other relatives.
 Civil Improvements
 Some extensive Improvements are be- ing made in the business houses of the city, conspicuous among which will be that of the two story building on the south corner of Randolph and Broad streets, formerly known as the White House. In addition to handsome plate glass front the interior will be erna- mented with a stairway and a new ele- vator of modern design and the whole will be freshly painted and repaired throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
TRADE AT HOME
 SPIRIT SHOWN

A Birmingham house which recently wrote to a large concern in another city soliciting business, has received the following reply
 We have your letter and in reply thereto l will state that it Is our in- tention to buy everything we can buy in the way of electrical supplies in our own city. Most of the people who han dle electrical supplies here are buying from us, and we are great believers in reciprocity, therefore it will not be necessary for your representatives to call on us, unless you have something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13

the governor. when in my opinion it seemed necessary. I had not been re, quested by single party to call a special term of the court, and in my opinion there was no necessity for special term in this county at this time. If I had thought tHere was I would have called a special term without a request from the citizens or an order from the gov ernor.
 'I have not said this in spirit of crit icism of the governor. but in fairness to myself. I want it distinctly understood that this court was not called upon my initiative but because it was my duty to obey the order from the governor. If the governor had advised with me I would have told him that there was no neces- sity for the special term of court, and I believe that if the governor had known the local conditions as I do he would not have ordered the court'
 Seven head of cattle was found dead on Ed O'Neals plantation recently. They were in different parts of the pasture and nothing had seemed to be the matter with them the night before. A veterinary surgeon was called and pronounced ii was fever that caused the death of tne cattle, and the fever was produced by ticks. The farmers are making a valiant effort to eradicate the ticks from all the cattle.
 Sheffield, July -CSpecial)-The senti- ment for a commission form of govern ment IS growing every day. A petition mas been prepared and presented to AL len J. Roulac, probate judge of Colbert county, as follows:
 The undersigned, being duly qualified electors of the city of Sheffield, Ala. re- spectfully petition that the proposition to organize the city of Sheffield under inc commission government act of the Iegis- lature of Alabama of 1911 applicable to class D cities, be submitted to the oual- ifed voters of the city of Sheffield
 This was signed by POO men. who re- quest that an election be called at once Tn order that the body of the voters may cypress their opinion at the polls.
 Since 1t has been planned to make inc attempt to have commission form of government quite a number of men ara anXious 10 serve in the capacity of com missioner, and are out for recognition in that capacity -''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
JUDGE HARALSON
 BURIED IN SELMA Distinguished Jurist Rests Near Lamented Pettus
 and Morgan c

Selma, July 12.-(Special)- )-The re- mains of Judge Jonathan Haralson, former associate justice of the supreme court of Alabama. who died in Mont gomery Thursday morning, were brought to Selma this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and were inferred in Live Oak cemetery within the shadows of the tombs of the late Senators Nor gan and Pettus.
 The deceased was resident of Selma for a number of years and presided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
MOCK DOCK GOES TO
 CHINA TO END DAYS

New York. July 12-Mock Dock. the most celebrated of Chinese tong leaders in this country, has decided to retire from his activities and will sail for China in a few weeks to spend the rest of his life at ease on an estate near his birth place. He has been the head of the Hip Sing in New York for 20 years With him will go Wong Geth, his partner in various commercial and gambling enter | priseS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13

special to present either In the way of prices or an extra quality of goods
 This letter was handed to Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Com meree, who said: This seems to be the right spirit and Is the same spirit that Is being developed among the business houses in Birming gham."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
 TEACHERS MAY BE SAVED MUCH KISSING

New Orleans, July 12-Peroxide as used by some of the young and pretty teachers of New Orleans public schools after oscu- latory greetings of cosmopolitan pupils. will not be needed if a petition offered by the Anti-Tuberculosis league is fa- vored by the school board. Action was taken last night when the league decided to ask the board for an arbitrary rule making it 'ilegal' for teacher to kiss her pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
TRAINS FOR ATLANTA

Leave 6:30 a. m.. 9:3o a. n., 3:55 p. m.. $50 D. m and l2:l5 midnight via Southern Railway. Pullman cars on all trains; dining car service unexcelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
ELECTS
 CITY OFFICIALS

Tuskegee. July 12-(Special.)-A cleo ton was held in Tuskegee this week for town officers when the following were elected: For mayor. E. W. Thompson; for councimen. J. T. Hendon, J. M Hearn, W. c. Hurt, George T. Hill and Porter Bowling. There was no opposi- ton to the ticket
 The city of Tuskegee is again improving the walks by paving. Much has been done here the past F months. and few places present as neat appearance as this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13

Prompt treatment of a slight attack of Diarrhoea will often prevent q se- rious sickness The best known reme- dy Is DIR. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM Your Apothecary. Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, warrants it to give satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
PERSONA

F. H Holder, formerly of Birming ham, but now of New York, is in the city on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Depot Robbed

During the night the New Decatur depot was broken into and a suitcase valued at about S75 was stolen. The suitcase belonged to Mrs. William Weens Park of Birmingham. An iron box, containing some papers of no value was also stolen. The money drawer in the ticket office was broken open, but there was no money fin it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Mems Shoes Factory Cost This The Reason

am going to quit cling mems shoes. i'm going to special ke on Ladies', Miss Is and Children's s hoes, as soon as l |ell m y pre- s C n | |tock of Mems shoes
 Fill buy no more;
 hats why you can |uy M e n's shoes (ere now for factory lost (and in some Instances less) ali Eood feathers and all hteSt lasts. And this
 5 the way you can low buy:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Roads Being Robbed

Special agents for the Southern and for the Louisville and Nashville railroads have been in the Decaturs during the past few days, investigating a number of robberies said to have been committed on trains on these roads. It is said that since July over 5000 worth of goods have been stolen from sleeping cars on these two roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
DECATUR READY ID
 BUILD HOSPITAL Institution Will Probably
 Cost $10,0O0 ASSESSMENT DOUBLED
W. R. Price Drops Dead Near Deca- tur-Work Begun on Hotels-Sta- tion at New Decatur Entered.
 Railroads Being Robbed

Decatur. July 12.-(Special.)- .)-The board society have notified Architects Aznus &. Norton of Nashville. Tenn, that their plans submitted for the new hospital building for the Decaturs will be ac- cepted, provided they will guarantee that the building can be built for $10,0oo.
 Found Dead in Barn
 W. R. Price, aged so years. dropped dead yesterday afternoon in his brothers barn at Austlnville, a suburb of the De- caturs.
 Assessment Doubled
 The assessment of state and county taxes on the property of the Decatur Land company has been doubled by Back Tax Commissioner B. P. Wallace and today and tomorrow set for hearing of the case before the board of county commissioners.
 The assessed valuation of the Decatur Land company's property at this time is s229,315 and MT. Wallace thinks it should be assessed at just twice this amount.
 Begin Work on Hotels
 The excavating for the new Lyons ho- tel commenced yesterday and the work of construction will be rushed as rapidly as possible. Work is progressing rapidly on the new S5 room addition to the Echols hotel. The greater number of these rooms will have private baths.
 Roads Being Robbed
 Special agents for the Southern and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Improving Phone Plant

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 The telephone company here is greatly improving it's plant by dispensing with the poles and installing a regular under ground system of cables. The company will also occupy new quarters in the third floor of the Lernpley building on South Broad street this fall.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23

inU al the church, and a very large
audience was present 70 congratulate
him upon his second year OF his pas
tOrate. An excellent musical pro-
gram was presented, assisted by the
choir. Miss Ruth StratheTs sang a
solo. Mr. Earnest Harp, piano solo.
Addresses were delivered by Mrs
Louise Brown, Rev c. c. Tate, Rev.
Walter S. Jackson, Rev r A Hart,
Rev. n. T. Hayling, Rev. T p.
Thomas, Rev. L. s. Leeper, Rev. J.
Milton Waldron and Dr. Chas H.
Marshall Among the others present
were Rev. T. E Kicks, Rev. A C..
Garner, Rev Sterling n Brown, Rev
NJ W. McCary and Rev Arthur
Randall
Mrs. Marie Wheeler made the pre-
sentation speech with a suit Of clothes
OF the Brotherhood; Mr. John Bell, q
fine hat; Miss Watts, and Miss D.
Smith, several tokens to the pastor
and his wife; Mrs Elizabeth Bransou
and Mr.. ]. Sissell, with a large com
mittee, served the supper Mrs Mar
tina Lee was chairman of the Recep-
tion Committee. Mr.. Jas. L. Turner
was the master of ceremonies.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
Ebenezer A NJ E Church held d
very large and interesting meeting
Sunday evening. An axcellent mu-
steal program, under the direction OF
Mr. Charles Lee, and an address by
; AIr. Jas L. Turner upon the topic
| Success Worthy. and not Worthy,
| was listened TO with much pleasure.
| Mems Day will be observed Sunday
/ by the Endeavorers. Miss Ella Nash
! IS the President.
/ The Crispus Attucks Relief Asso-
ciatiou will celebrate its ninth ami
yersary Sunday evening at Mt Zion
A. NJ. l. Church, Goth Street, at S
P. NJ Rev. Benz. 7, Perkins, OF
| Roanoke. Va, will deliver the ser
mon to the organization. The Ladies
| Auxiliary will accompany the associa-
ton. Mr.. JOS Manning and Mrs
| Julia West Hamilton, are presidents
respectively. Rev D. w Hayes, pas
tor. Mr. Jas. T. Beason, musical di-
rector.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
Reception to DR.. Shepard.

DR.. James Z. Shepard will arrive in
this city from the East Tuesday
morning ard go directly to the resi-
dence Of Mr. and Mrs. Geo II. Lee,
1903 7 Street Northwest, where he
will receive his friends until 4 o'clock
At ) o'clock he will be given a dinner
by the representative citizens and
ministers Of the city. Covers will be
laid for fifty. The Amsterdam or
chestra will be in attendance at the
dinner from 5 until 7:3o. After which
the guests will repair to the Metro
pOlitan Church, where Dr. Shepard IS
billed-to speak. under the auspices Of
the Bethel Literary. The Amster-
dam orchestra will furnish music, and
also the great School Choir Of the
National Training School for Women
and Girls, under the direction Of Miss
Mamie II. Burroughs. On this occa-
sion Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford,
OF the District Supreme Court, will
introduce the speaker.
Attorney Thomas L. Jones has
been added 10 the committee on ar
rangements.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23

When the church, parish house, etc,
are completed. they viii not only
stand as treasured emOluments OF
the Episcopalians of Alexandria, but
will fill a long felt want--ample ia
cilities for giving the masses whole
some gospel, and teach them that
mere superficial and ''fOx-Hre' relig-
ion is not the true essential for their
souls salvation. Some people who
never attend any church but that OF
their own faith and order are quick
to say that others have no religion;
when, strictly speaking all branches
of humanity have their respective re-
ligions; but few, indeed. possess true
Christianity.
The Bee is on sale at David Wars
barber shop, 100 \ Columbus St.
and Miss Julia Brown. 200 n. Payne
Street
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
one of the Eight at Howard

The Howard University Comedy
Club will present a college comedy
in four acts entitled "One OF the
Eight for the benefit of the Athletic
Association, at Howard Theater, on
Thursday and Friday evenings, March
IS and %, 1912.
This comedy, which Is produced by
special permission of the author, IS
one Of the greatest American college
plays ever written 1t displays col
lege life in all its phases The hu-
morous, as we'll as the most serious
sides OF college life, are pictured in
way that holds the attention and
interest of the audience. To both the
athletes and the admirers of athletics,
it Is & great stimulus, in that III the
former it infuses more athletic vim,
and in the latter it stIrs up the Keen
est sense of appreciation for the man
ly sport.
This play has been very successfully
presented by some OF the leading col
leges of the country.
Reserved Seats, SOC.
General admission, z5c.
Tickets are on sale at the Box
Office.
\. II. TAVERNIER,
Manager
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
Death of Sadie Hail

The funeral OF Miss Sadie Hall.
public school teacher, of the Worm
ley Building, whose death occurred
Saturday March Q, after a short i'll
ness. was held Tuesday afternoon
from Mt. Zion NJ. f. Church, Goth
Street y. w, and was largely at
tended Supervising Principal Mr..
John c. Nalle,, Miss E L G. Merritt.
representing the Teachers Benefit
and Annuity Association, and a large
number of teachers, scholars and
friends attended the services The
floral offerings were many, and were
carried by four high school cadets.
Mr.. J. T. Layton and Mr.. E Battles
each sang solos for the occasion
Rev D. w. Hayes oficiated, assisted
by Rev. NJ. w Clair Interment, Mt
Zion Cemetery.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
PEOPLES DRUG STORE

Beautiful Smooth Skins follow
the use Of Barnard's Complexion
Cream. Freckles, Tan and Liver
spots are quickly removed by its
use. The best flesh cream for
bleaching the skin. Attractive
offer to agents.
Special offer free; a 25c cake OF
Barnard's Clearo Complexion Soap
free to every one purchasing a jar
iof Barnard's Complexion Cream
and presenting this advertisement
On sale at all first
class drug and department stores.
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The annual exercises by the Male
Department Of Mt, Zion NJ. T. Sun
day school took place Sunday morn
ing. The program was excellently
conducted by Mr. VIM. Audrick Ad-
dress of welcome was made by Mr.,
Jas. [. Turner, ex-superintendent.
Addresses were delivered by Mr..
VIM. I. Lee. Mr.. Jas D. Pair. and
Mr.. Randle Bowie. Solos by Messrs.
Silas James and Robt Anderson. The
singing Of the school was excellent,
and d violin solo by Mr.. John Byrd
was one of the main features OF the
program.
The Nineteenth Street Baptist
choir rendered one of its many pleas
ing sacred musicales to d large and
appreciative audience on Sunday al
| ternoOn at the First Baptist Church,
and the leader, DR.. Jas. Walker, with
his entire choir, are to be congratu-
lated for such a rare musical treat.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23

versity, who is residing with his uncle
Mr.. Jno. L. Hickman. IOII Third St
n. w, entertained at a stag dinner
last Wednesday evening, the follow
ing gentlemen: Messrs. w. L. Tyler,
]. Street, c. Gross, J. II. Snow, J. q.
Lecount and I. n. Virgins. Alter a
hearty repast, such as college boys
will certainly have, there was music,
games and student bachelors quiet
smoke. All enjoyed themselves,
leaving the house singing Jim IS a
Tolly Good Fellow
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
Mr.. AND MRS. JONES
Entertains Vermont Avenue Church
OficiaIs-The Olive Branch of
Peace Extended.

FCdCC GAtCUuGu-
There was d reception rendered
Rev. James +. Willis and officers OF
the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
by Mr.. and Ms Thomas L. Jones, at
their residence, 1901 Vermont Ave
nue. n. w, last Wednesday evening,
March I5. There was 4 large crowd
of friends OF the pastor and admirers
of the officers of the church, who
turned out to greet them. The house
was beautifully decorated with flow
ers and American flags, and there
was general rejoicing on the part OF
the officers
During the evening, speeches were
delivered by Rev. DR. Sayles, Edward
Gordon, Robert Porter, Rev. DR..
Washington, Deacon Eldridge Haw-
kins, Moses Payton, Thomas Z.
Sewell, Robert Taylor and others.
While the guests WEI seated at the
table. Mr.. Jackson II Ralston, OF
J the firm of Ralston & Siddons, ap-
peared and made a most eloquent ad-
dress. counseling the members TO use
wisely and well, the victory which
they have achieved in bringing about
peace and harmonw in the Vermont
Avenue Baptist Church, and 10 treat
| the members fairly.
Rev. DR.. Willis was then introduC-
, ed and made a brief talk. He was
followed by Mr. Jones.
Among those present were: Rev.
James Z. Willis, Rev Aquilla Sayles,
Rev. Edward Gordon, Rev. Porter,
Rev. W. D. Norman; Deacons Ed
ridge Hawkins, R. Johnson, James
Pinn, c. Armstead, S. Lewis, George
". Timus Robert Taylor, w Wheel
/ er, James Porter, Archie Robinson,
I Joseph Jones, James Sewell, George
Only James Washington, William
! Ephraim, Edward Taylor, Jerry Viii
son, David Bias, Moses Payton, Rob
I ert Warren, Richard Brown, Reed,
; William Johnson, John Bias, Rev.
Daniel Washington.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
The Saturday Night Whist Club.

The Saturday Night Whist Club
was delightfully."- entertained Monday
evening at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
R. w. Thompson, 1904 5 Street y.
W, the regular meeting having been
postponed from Saturday evening.
Those present besides the host and
hostess were: Mr.. Arlington B. Cha
ney, Of New Bedford, Mass, and Mrs.
Clancy; Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Wal
ker, Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Buck
ner, Miss Mary O. Clancy, Miss Er-
sina E. Jones, Miss Vivian Lucille
Thompson, and Messrs. Horace Nor
ris and Al. A. Andrews. A dainty
luncheon was served.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-23
Our Friend From Dixie.

Columbus, Ohio, March IS.
Our Friend From Dixie was in
the CITY this week. This successful
company, under J. Leubrie Hill, will
play at the following places:
March 22, Wilmington, Ohio.
March ri, one week in Cincinnati
March 81, Walnut Street Theater,
Louisville. Ky.