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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. September 3.-(Special) ) The benzol plant which has been under construction by the Woodward Iron company at Woodward for the past sey- eral months has been completed and operation will be begun at once. This plant is the second of its kind to be erected in this district and will have q capacity of 5000 gallons a day. The raw material for the plant will be re- ce1ved from the by-product ovens of the Woodward company.
 Mike DuBerry, a negro who was ar. rested last night by Officer R. Nj. Chtl : cress for Birmingham on a charge of Burglary and grand larceny. has been identified by Birmingham authorities as being the man wanted and was carried back and placed in the county jail It was stated by the Birmingham officers that the man was wearing some of the alleged stolen property. and that they had located some of it in the pawn shops
 The all-star game to be played on the rolling mill diamond on Sixth ave nue and Twenty-fourth street Monday afternoon is being widely talked by tue fandom of the Bessemer district. The game Is being given under the auspices cf the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church. Such familiar faces as the following will be seen in the Hessemer lineup: Bumgardner. Keei ing, Wells. Harris. Hagerty Vines Gerst, Cargyle, Little, Scott Cochrane Hughes and Trotter. The opposition is apparently strong judging from such ex-stars as Swacino Bell, King Bruner. McDuffy, Ramage and other prominent performers of the national pastime.
 Miss Leah Schwabacher received q message yesterday afternoon stating that her mother, Mrs. U Schwabacher. who has been visiting relatives l.: Paris, France, for the past 14 months. arrived in New York yesterday and aft .er spending several days witb-relatiyes f2ere would be home Mrs. Schwa ba ch.r sailfd for Paris on June 14. 1914, and after the European war broke out was unable to get home.
 J. W. Biooks, for the past Il years head chemist at the Robertstown fur races No. aAd NO. of the Tennes- has resigned his position to enter the l real estate business in Bessemer as tbe i partner of N. B. Parker. MT. Brooks will devote his entire timerto this work
 The Southern Field rr,a,s oIf..,b held a | meeting in Montgo,,arv ,sn.gday at l Which time Lee Moody of Besserjler was selected as one of the judges for the trials, which will ha ba,a lhatchie for the week beginning rsacsr,ns MT. Moody has acted as iydya or .1al oc- ca asions. Circle No. of the Pastors Help CTS or the First Methodist church will serve chicken dinner and supper Saturti iay Tn on Third avenue betw.ar usss. oth and Nineteenth streets. There '. ",S~ "i white
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would 1t have a chance to survive an is- sue with the people.
 There is still another bill affecting ,,ir- mingham which is attracting attention, chiefly on account of the more or less
 feeling or friction engendered because or disagreement on the part of Senator Judge and Mir Weakley respecting it's merits. The bill is known as the '.Bir- mingham building commission bil'." hero tofore dealt with by The Age Herald In the bill the commission, consisting of 15 prominent men, is named. The measure went through the house without diff culty. Senator Judge has stated pcint blank that he will not pass it through the senate
 It is very unwise bill, in my opinion, ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
LOCAL COMPANIES
 CAPTURE PRIZES

Pensacola, Fla, September 3.-(Special) ) Results of the competitive drills at the uniform encampment, woodmen of the World, were announced this afternoon following the final dress parade and re- view at Palmetto Beach, where the com panies have been encamped for the past six days.
 Company NJ, Bessemer, commanded by Captain Evans. won the first prize s grand sterling silver loving cup, with d percentage of 8510. Company B. Birming- ham, won the second prize, a sterling silver cup in command of Major Garri- son. Company D, Woodlawn. won thirl prize, a loving cup. In Class c the Dotha n company won first, second and third prizes.
 The discipline prize winner will be an- rounced tomorrow
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sale Tn progress and number of pretty garments and centerpieces are on saie.
 Little Miss Nell Haynie entertained number of her friends this afternoon at the home of her parents In celebration Of her fourth birthday. Various games and music were enjoyed by the little folk, after which they were taken into the dining room. where the table was artistically arranged in flowers and ferns. The central decoration was the birthday cake with It's four burning tapers De- licious refreshments were served. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Frances Pitts, Hazel Dill, Laura Croswell Leila Croswell. Nida Cunningham, Pauline Cum ningham Carrie Scroggins. Fred Haynie Glen Kitchens, Ben Haynie, Willie Dll, Claude Dill. Charles Croswell, Shorty De- Poister and Frank DePoister.
 Mrs. l.. S. Bragg and little son will leave tomorrow for their home in Atlanta after spending several weeks with Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Downing
 Roland Lewis has returned from Chi cago and St. Louis, where he visited friends.
 The many friends of Mrs. Gay will re- gret to learn that she is at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.
 Martin Barr has gone to Nashville and St Louis on business trip. Dr. w. D. Taylor has returned from a months stay at Hot Springs. } Mrs Joe Weinstein has returned from a months visit to her parents in Mont 
 John s. Bentley is i'll at the home of his sister. Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin on Clar- endon avenue
 Mrs. T. B. Wallace is improving after 3 recent illness at her home on Arlington avenue.
 Leon Williams Is quite i'll at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. ID. l.. Williams, It Jonesboro.
 Ben Lundy and Martin Tipton have re- turned from a delightful visit to rela- Ives and friends in Tennessee.
 Miss Edna Kilgore nas returned to 1er home in Tuscaloosa after spending several days with Mrs. T. B. Wallace.
 Dr. J. H. Downing has returned from l pleasant visit to relatives in Missis- 1 ,ippi.
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Efficiency Committee Appointed

Washington September 3.-Secretar,- McAdoo today appointed committee of treasury officials to investigate and make recommendations to place that de- Lartment on "a more efficient, economi- cal and business basis MT. McAdoo says in letter of instructions to the committee that his experience has taught hiln there Is room for many ii,l- provemen\s.
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Quiet in Belgium

Hdvre, September 3.-U:2O D. m)-A statement on the operations of the Bel gian army was made public today by the Belgian military authorities It said:
 Last night and this morning were quiet During the afternoon marked ac- tivity was shown by the German artil- lery. Heavy bomb fighting occurred be- fore Dixmude. in which we held the up- per hand"
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Government Land to Be Settled

Washington, September 3.-President Wilson has eliminated from the Cleve- land national forest in southern Cali fornia 75O,00O acres of land which will be subject to homestead settlement, It also is announced today that more than 1,5Oo- 600 acres of land in South Dakota recent ly opened to entry under the enlarged homestead law, would be subject to entry 320-acre homestads
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Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs, Heart. Liver, Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
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Try the plan, husbands; tell your wife you consider her worth something to you in a business way
 She has an economic value. and you VIII see her enter into the spirit of your work with renewed interest and an awak- ened desire to assist.
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 trouble before testimonials operation after eminent surgeons had advised to t you o do oft doctor havem led Ito ocure pt~'- We Medical
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FOR MEN ONLY
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENr By MRS. SIDNEY M.> ULLMAN

The question has been asked, 'Is there not some solution to this problem of the Wifes share in the family income?" To be sure, the man of the home will at once say. Don't give her an income TOT the running of the house?' Yes, this Is true in most well regulated homes; but here is the point: Do you pay her Tor service rendered that is not included in the household budget?
 Most people have no idea what house work is worth. It's the most underrated and underpaid labor known. Why. by most people it Is not only underpaid. but not considered worthy of a money value
 But 1t has a value and aside from sentiment and the mutual give-and- take Of the marriage relation the household labors of the wife should be dignified by the rating of it's economic value in dol lars and cents If you base her value on what it would cost to get a house. keeper plus the advantage of having the work done by thoroughly interested per- son the service rendered is of high price
 The money paid wife for her services should be her own money, and should in ho way ItSeIIDle an allowance.
 This amount paid in no way weakens the relation of the married pair, but puts the wife on foundat ation as a real part her in the business of life. In an article recently read on the payment of wives, the following were listed as divisions of household expenditures:
 Maintenance expenses-rent, food, fuel, etc.
 Saving emergency fund.
 Recrea ton.
 His personal expense.
 Her salary for housekeeping work. not supplies or extra service from which comes her personal expenses.
 With this salary as basis" says the article. a husband may give besides Whatever he likes and it will be a true gift, unforced, a real evidence that he cares to make his partner happy"
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In Ordering Good. Please Mention THE AGE-HERALD
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Mems hats
Especially calling to your attentic The new StetSOnS
 at $3.50

A cool day Sunday and that straw will have to enter the discard.
 A cool day or warm day, one of these new derbies or soft telescopes will be right in line It's none too early to wear a felt hat, but deal too late and cool for a straw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

J. W. Biooks. for the past Il years head cbemisf at the Robertstown fur races No. a2d No. 4 of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company has resigned his <po:ition to enter the real estate businesS in Bessemer as tbe partner of N. B. Parker. MT. Brooks will devote his entire timerlo this work.
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FAvoRITE PoEM-JUsT KEEP ON.

Just keep on Twin
And keep on a givin'
AM keep on tryin' to smile;
Just keep on a singin',
A-trustin' an a-clingin'
To the promise of an afterwhile.
For the sun comes up
An the sun goes down,
An the morning follows night;
There's a place to rest,
Like a mothers breast,
And time when things come right.
Just keep on believin'
An a-hidin' all your grievin'
An keep on tryin' to smile;
Just keep on a prayin',
A-lovin' an a-sayin'
The things we love to hear;
For the Tide comes in
An the tide goes out,
An the dark win all turn bright;
There's rest from the load,
An an end to the, road,
An place where things come right.
CLIFTON ABBOTT.
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tutes will eventually take the place of
our penal institutions is the work of
the Chicago Psychopathic propagan-
dists. We are beginning to realize
that each of US is responsible for the
general condition of all of US. We are
beginning to try to find out the mental
needs of the people. The mentally
strong have in all ages sought to aid
those less fortunate; but the Psyche
pathic institutions are finishing the un-
finished business of the schools, col
leges, universities, hospitals and
churches. Mental detectives are no
longer absolutely neglected.
The Anticapital Punishment Societies
are absolutely in accord with modern
thought on mental hygiene. They have
the same class of oppositions as had
the abolitionists. They are determined,
and they will ultimately win.
We are informed that the lessons of
the Russo-Japanese War taught the
French such lesson that the French
have established eenters for the mental
treatment of the soldiers crazed in war.
The condition is variously described as
mental confusion, mental dyspepsia,
brain storm, Authorizations, etcetera.
Our antisuicide bureaus of the charit-
able organizations show US that the
mental side is coming into its own.
That the public is in need of mental
anchor is evidenced by the fact that
expensive buildings are being erected
by teaching that physical existence is
misapprehension.
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New York's Municipal Library.


New York's Municipal Library.
There is one library owned and man.
aged by the city Of New York about
which there Is probably less known
outside of the circles Of the legal pro-
fession and students Of municipal az
fairs than any other library In that
town And this, curiously enough. In
spite Of the fact that the volumes on
its shelves are subpoenaed In court
more than the general public knows
anything about. This institution Is the
city library, In the city hall, and it
has on its shelves 10000 volumes. The
official reason for this hbrary's being
Is to furnish a complete and official
record Of the municipal affairs and his
tory Of the city Of New York From
the viewpoint Of the bibliophile or the
historian the most valuable books In
the library are the records Of the town
In the days when the Dutch ruled
Manhattan and 1t was known as New
Amsterdam. The old Dutch records
consist Of seven fat volumes covering
the period between 1647 and 1874
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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NOTES ON THE LITERARY CON-
TEST.
Great Essay Contest to be held at olivet
Baptist Church, Dec. 10.

The Sixth Annual Essay Contest will
be held this year at Olivet Baptist
church, 9th and Dearborn Sts., Sunday
Dee. 10Th at 3 o'clock, in the
beautiful auditorium of the church. For
several years the Baptist churches of
the city have Loyalty supported this
great contest movement that has done
so much by way of enlightening our
people along various lines, but the con-
test have never been held at a Baptist
church. Hence this one will be held
at the above named church prepare
tions are still going on and in few
days the names of clubs and partici-
pants also prizes will appear. Watch
the BROAD Ak" for particulars.
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Life and Its Creations.

Creation is the way life's records Of
experience look from the outside. Ev-
cry cell in your body is moving pic
ture film of nfe's experience. The soul
Of the film is lndestructible life itself,
and life knows 1t without eyes or ears.
The body Of this movie film self Of YOU
Is the mere outward appearance OF It
Bergson calls 1t the scum" around the
edges Of the stream Of Life, and he says
this ''scum" grows thicker and thick
er until finally the stream Of life II
choked and the cell Is sloughed on.
Then something happens to the body
a. q whole.
Life flows through its organized chan
nals until 1t loses interest and slows
down, the channels eventually accumu-
Ating enough scum to keep life from
playing freely. Thereupon Life drops
the body, and goes playing somewhere
else, while the body itself disintegrates
to its original thought-ions, the build
ing blocks Of the eternal child which
q Hfe.-Nautiiua
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The Spirit Of Tuskegee,
a Five Act Drama,
Written by L.W.Wash-
ington, Was for the
First Time Staged at
Olivet Baptist Church;
It Was Well Received
and Witnessed by Well
Onto Four Hundred
People

On Monday evening the spirit of
Tuskegee, a five act drama which was
written by L. w. Washington was for
the first time staged at the Olivet Bap-
fist Church, under the auspices of Pas
tor IS Aid Circle, all in all it was well
received by the three or four hundred
people who witnessed it.
The following was the cast of char
acters:
Mr.. Lovelace, Shelly Jones; Mrs.
Lovelace, Ida W. Thomas; Miss Love
lace, Elvie Richardson; Sara Jenkins
(Maid), Madam L. B. Graves; Rachael
Thompson, Evelyn Eakin Durham; Far
mer Hightower, VIM. o. R. Bourne;
Isadore Lovelace, Floyd F. White;
Thomas Henry, Mack E. Ward; Nancy
Hanks, Evelyn johnson; Grandma John
son, Mrs. Lovelace's mother, Auntie
Rastus, Hannah Jones, (Medium) Moth
er Hightower, Jennie Richardson; Prof.
Doosenberry, Farmer Jackson, Nat
Jones; Uncle Rastus, VIM. Parker; Edi-
tor Cranshow, Felix Johnson; Editor
Jenkins Sarah IS father, Farmer John
son, Chas. C.. Taylor; Farmer Brown, E.
H. Faulkner.
Students-Clifford Hodges, Samuel
Hodges, James Govern, Garrett Wash
ington, Vivian Lyma Eakin, Florence
Jackson, Ella May Hendricks and Mrs.
o. J. Buckner.
Servants and Chorus
Scenes-Act I. Parlor Scene, Love
lace Residence. Act II. Scene l, Han
nah Jones' (medium) Mansion, Scene
2, Street. Act III. Same as Act 1.
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THE RECEPTION AND BANQUET
AT QUINN CHAPEL

On Thursday evening a grand recep-
ton and banquet was given at Quinn
chapel in honor of Major Robert r.
Jackson and 8. B. Turner, representa-.
tives of the Legislature Of Illinois. Col
Franklin A. Denison, Lieut.. William F.
Childs and Alderman Oscar De Priest.
Mr.. George T. Kersey, served as Mas
ter Of Ceremonies. He was assisted by
Mrs. Dora Ebert, Mrs. Ella Davis, Mrs.
Moore, Mrs. B. A. Townsend, Mrs. L. B.
Miller, Mrs. Laura Williams and by its
pastor Rev. ]. c. Anderson.
Il was . very pleasant affair and
many eloquent speeches were delivered
by those occupied seats around the fes-
tive board.
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The Musical and Dramatic Recital
under the auspices of The Hotel EN-
ployees Benefit Association at the Hyde
Park A. M. E. Church was a splendid
success. 1t was ably directed by the
noted musical director Prof Oscar ia
void Buckner. The following program
was rendered: Organ Voluntary, Invo-
cation, Rev. Griffin, Welcome Address,
Vice-President, Instrumental Duet, Vo-
cal Mother Machree," Young,
Mr.. J. W. Webb, Address-Total Alb
stinence, Mr.. w. S. Grant, Piano Selec-
tion, Miss Mamie Higgins, Reading
Dunbar, Mr.. w. S. Caysey, Piano Selec-
tion, Prof. o. ]. Buckner, Vocal Solo
cat Dawning," Cadman, Miss Ruth
Boyd, Instrumental Solo Wedding
Day." Edward Greig, Miss Katherine
Mauney, Vocal Solo, Mrs. o. ]. Buck
ner, Dramatic Reading, Mr.. F. D.
Mauney, Vocal So!5-"Parted," Paolo
Totsi, Mrs. Chas. Matson, Piano Solo,
Miss Ruby Clark. Program Committee:
o. ]. Buckner, Chairman, G. M. White,
p. Lancelin, Ushers, Frank Duckett, j.
B. Kelly, Rev. w. H. Griffin, Pastor
Officers: F. d. Mauney, Pres, C. NJ.
White, Vice-Pres., J. H. Webb, Sectyy
J. J. Cross, Treas.
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Act ". Depot Scene. Act V. The
Home of Farmer Hightower.
Considerable dramatic talent of real
merit was displayed by some of those
who took part in the play; that was
most especially true on the part of Miss
Elvie Richardson who could not be ex-
eelled as Miss Violet Lovelace, in rem
dering her part she displayed a great
deal of rare culture and downright re-
finement and she was easily the star of
the evening, if Miss Richardson will
only continue to study and retains a
level head she has a very bright future
before her on the dramatic stage.
Her mother Mrs. Jennie Richardson
was equally as good as Hannah Jones,
the medium and fortune teller, VIM. o.
r. Bourne as farmer Hightower was
alright, Madam L. B. Graves was just
the card as Sara Jenkins, Nat B. Jones
played his part well as Prof. Doosen-
berry, Floyd F. White was splendid as
Isadore Lovelace.
There was much room for improve
ment on the part of the majority of
the others who took part in the play,
but they will grow better and better
as they continue to rehearse their sew
eral parts of the play.
The spirit of Tuskegee is chuck full
of real merit from its beginning to the
end and with a little trimming down
here and there and with little touch.
ing or polishing up at other points it
will make drama worth producing on
almost any stage in this country.
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NINE. CLIFFORD JOHNSON Re
CEIVES.

Nine. Clifford johnson was at home
to the women of Blue Island and the
Women's Improvement Club of which
Mrs. T. c. Kellar is Pres. Friday Oct,
22nd from 2 to 5 at her beautiful Bun
galow on Clare Blvd, Blue Island,
about so women were present and all
voted Nine. johnson a charming
hostess. Nine. johnson who is one of
our leading undertakers deserves great
credit. Her beautiful bungalow which
she built recently is all modern i'm
proved, with telephone and is elegantly
furnished with electric lights from
front to back. Blue Islands leading
Caterer served. Music was furnished
by large Victrola. Mrs. Annie W.
Fits and Mrs. Marion johnson assisted
in receiving.
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PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME
NOTES,

Mr.. Joseph Douglas, the celebrated
violinist and his talented wife Mrs.
Fannie Howard Douglas of Washington,
D. C. Prof. Chas. Vanburen the noted
Shakespearian reader, Mrs. Vanburen,
Rochester, New York, and Mrs. Ger
aldine Withers, prominent club wom-
an of Oakland, Cal, were the guests of
honor at the regular monthly Club Meet
ing, Wed. Oct. 20.
Readings from Dunbar and quota
tions from Colored authors were rem
dered.
Mr.. Douglas expressed his high ap-
probation of the work being done by
the Phyllis Wheatley women.
Mrs. Douglas gave piano solo.
Prof. Vanburen and Mrs. Olivia Bush
Banks of Boston read selections from
their own writings. Mrs. Withers gave
an interesting talk on Club life in Cal
ifornia.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the Social afternoons and even
ings on Thursdays and the Educational
meetings, Sundays from to $3.50 P. NJ.
ELIZABETH L. DAVIS,
President.
BERTHA HENSLEY,
Secretary.
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MENTAL.

The course taken by the smoke gives
the observer a sign to tell which way
the wind is blowing. By observing the
news items in the lay and medical pub
locations any one will readily reach
the conclusion that the people are ad-
vancing in mental science, that mind
culture is more popular today than at
any time in the history of the earth
and that mental therapeutics is a real
servieeable branch of the healing art.
Such signs of the times are evidenced
by such announcements as the follow
ing article which appeared in lead
ing publication devoted to the health
of the people, to-wit:
"Mental Hygiene Society Organized.
The Alabama Society for Mental Hy-
giene was organized at the Alabama
State Hospital, Tuscaloosa, June 21st,
and the following permanent officers
were elected: President, DR.. John w.
Abercrombie, vice-presidents, Mrs. S.
B. Loeey and Prof. Charles A. Brown,
secretary, Mrs. R. D. Thompson, Biz
mingham, and treasurer, DR.. William
D. Partlow, Tuscaloosa.
The noble purpose of such an organ
ization is evident in the very name
of the society. 1t does not require
much of a stretch of the imagination
to realize what real advancement such
society can give to the individual
and hence to the community as well
to humanity everywhere.
Another evidence that psychopathic
hospitals and psychotherapeutic insti-
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Mr.. John Fountain departed this life
22nd inst, at his residence 5202 State
st. He was willing and ready to go.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a devoted
wife, four sisters and one brother, other
relatives and a host Of friends. His
funeral was held Sunday at P. NJ,
at st. Marks NJ. E. Church. Rev Rober-
son preached the sermon, he was a
member Of Cicero Lodge, K. P, also the
uniform ranks Z. P. Mr.. Rowlings had
charge Of the remains, interment at
Oak Woods Cemetery.