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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

The Alabama Penny-P Prudential Savings bank, the Birmingham Negro Business league, the Civic and Educational league and various women's clubs have ordered flowers sent to Tuslegee. while any num- Der of individuals have done the same thing. The leaders of the colored peo- pie were quick to make expression with reference to the life and worth of their chieftain.
 Dr. U. c. Mason stated that he regarded Dr. Washington's death as personal loss
 ''He had spent his life in helping hu- manity, particularly the negro race, His life was one of conservation and sacri- fee in order that the negro might be emancipated from ignorance and poverty to a higher civilization through literary and industrial efficiency
 "Dr. Washington has done more foi the elevation and progress of the negro than any man who has ever lived, said W. W. Hadnott, vice president of the Penny Prudential bank, and his life vii be an incentive to the negro race foI generations to come"
 Said Dr. !. A. Whitted. pastor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist church; He had impressed himself upon the people oi all races as few men could, and while he dedicated himself to the uplift of his own race in particular he, let no oppor- tunity pass to serve all the people"
 Similar expressions were made by vari- ous leaders, among them J. o. Diffay president of the Penny-Prudential bank w. B. Driver, district manager of the Union Mutual Aid association; H. Straw bridge. president of the Union Central Relief association: W. J. Echols, Oscal w. Adams and others.
 If the matter of a successor to Dr Washington were left to the Birmingham negroes, it is said Emmett J. Scott. fol IS years his confidential secretary, would be the unanimous choice Practically every man of prominence in Birmingham agrees that the young secretary knows Dr. Washington's desires and his pur- poses so we'll and has been so closely identified with every movement thai meant for Tuskegees growth and useful ness that he could continue to carry or the work and the policies of Dr. Wash ington as no other man possibly could do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
GADSDEN

Gadsden, November 15.--(Special.)- )-At a Presbyterian church. U. s. A.. held last night at the home of Judge R. A, Dunlap, it was decided that the church should dissolve. Most of it's members are expected to affiliate with the First Presbyterian church. Dr. W. l.. Darby state synodical superintendent attended the meeting.
 meeting of the Chamber of Com merce will be held to night at the Printur hotel to discuss plans for the Coosa-Ala- bama convention, and other subjects of importance.
 k Plans for the Etowah County Poultry association's annual show will be made tomorrow night at meeting of the asso- citation. The show will be held next week in the storeroon adjoining the Gadsden Roofing company on Chestnut street.
 The Etowah high school team will leave Friday for Hamilton to play for the state prep championship.
 A verdict of $1400 against the plaintiff was awarded in the city court in the case of the Lyle Milling company against the North Alabama Grocery company. The milling company sued for an open account of about $500. but the grocery company showed that 1t had agreed to pay the account if the milling company would fulfill it's contract to furnish 1500 barrels of flour at the contract price. which was about g barrel less than the market price The case probably will be appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

Extensive preparations are being made by the negroes of Birmingham to pay tribute to Dr. Booker T. Washington, the row, while his funeral is being held at Tuskegee institute. The colored public schools will have half holiday in the afternoon, holding memorial services in the various churches. The memorial serv- ices will begin at l o'clock, and Presi- dent w. w. Hadnott of the Birmingham Negro, Business league, who early in the day requested the members of the league and all other negroes in business to close their places for one hour in the morn ing, has modified his request as to the negro business houses to close at o'clock so that the proprietors and helpers may have opportunity to attend the memorial services.
 The students Of Slater. Graynont, and Industrial High schools will attend me morial services at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church; Cameron, Lane and Washington schools, at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church; Thomas school, at New Hope church.; Council school, at the Macedonia Baptist church; Pratt City, al Mount Moriah Baptist church; Patterson and Gate City, at Jackson Street Baptist church; Kingston and East Birmingham at Pilgrim Baptist church, and Avondale at St. James African Methodist Episcopal church.
 Arrangements for the memorial services are in the hands of a committee appoint ed by Prof. J. H, Phillips, consisting o1 A. H. Parker, W. c. Davis. w. R. Wood J. o. Diffay and the Rev. P. W. Walls Prof. A. II. Parker, principal of the In- dustrial High school, has been designated by the board of education to represent the Birmingham schools at the funeral at Tuskegee
 An early delegation from Birmingham consisting of Dr. U. G. Mason, a per sonal friend of pr. Washington; Horace D. Slater, the newspaper correspondent Prof. A. H. Parker J. O. Diffay, presi- dent of the Alabama Penny-Prudential Savings bank. and others will leave Tues day morning for Tuskegee, while the larger portion of Birmingham negroes will leave Tuesday night joining the dele gation from Montgomery "Wednesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
WEN SUBMITS HIS
 EPORT ON ARCHIVES
lnual Session of Board of
 rustees Held in Office of Governor Yesterday

bntgomery. November 15.-(Special.) l fifteenth annual session of the board Trustees of the Alabama department Erchives and history was held at noon Ny In the office of Governor Tender president of the board. Those pres in addition to the governor, were Erwin Craighead. Mobile; Col Sam II John, Massilon; J. Manly Foster, ktgornery; W. l.. Lancaster state
 surer; Dr. w. H. Blake, Sheffield, i pr. Thomas NJ. owen, director of the hrtment.
 he business before the board was fely routine. pr. Owen read his an- n report, showing the various activities
 he department during the past year, MT. Lancaster, on behalf of the fiting committee, submitted report Ehe examination of the books and &C., / hts of the department. The latter |brt showed that the books of the de-
 ment were accurately kept in every |.il.
 I'. Owens report was a voluminous flment. showing in detail the work of department covering the past year.
 report made reference to the work The archives department, the historical reference library. gallery, museum, |hry extension, anthropology and nat history, research, extension and ref bee work. The departments library, |brding to Dr. owens report. now con- Is more than 10o.000 books and pamph- ' covering general history, Ameri-
 history, biography, sociology, gen literature, geneaology, United States
 lments state documents and other Eable literature.
 was shown in the report that the
 hry contains more Alabama material
 D can be found anywhere in the coun-
 and that 1t contains the finest col
 lon of United States documents south
 Washington.
 bring the past year. the department received a number of fine portraits,
 has received about 1000 items for the Eeum.
 i. Owen further called attention to
 removal of the museum to the hall he house of representatives, where it
 remain until the reassembling of the |Elature
 Ne members of the board were much Esed with Dr. Owens report, and com- fded him for his activities during the | year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
Display Men Meet Tonight

he Birmingham branch of the In- lational Association of Display Men
 hold meeting at the Chamber Commerce at s o'clock tonight. All
 tbers are especially urged to be
 sent as matters of importance will taken up. Among them the nam
 of a secretary to fill the place
 vacant by James E. Wendell, who
 accepted position with the John
 lman stores in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

No disfranchised class has ever carried | on such campaign of education as the women of America have conducted for
 pie has ever put up such devoted, such q picturesque, such an original campaign as the women of New York in the last
 six months. It is time that all that en-
 ergy, all that devotion, all that in genuity, should be turned into direct pub lie service.
 It is time to stop having to discuss such first principles as the right of human be- ings to elf-government.
 It is time that women be given the tool with which to do their traditional work. Miss Margaret Vail. President Wilson s
 niece, was one of the suffrage watchers
 at the polls in the New York election. The Rotary club of Shreveport recently invited the members of the local suffrage association to their weekly luncheon, in order that the women might present their reasons for asking for enfranchisement The incident recalls similar courtesy extended the Birmingham suffragists by the Ad club, several years ago, when they were much less in demand than at
 present.
 Mrs Oscar Hundey has been invited by
 the School Improvement association of
 Trussville to address them on woman
 suffrage. Mrs. Hundley last week spoke
 to an appreciative audience at the Bush
 school at Ensley.
 ar A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
Ad Men to Hear Gibson

White Gibson is billed to address the members of the Birmingham Ad club to- day at o'clock at their weekly luncheon in the private dining room of the news paper club. MT. Gibson's subject has not been announced. Herbert J. Baum, chairman of the committee of the Ad club for ''It Pays to Advertise" will report to the club today the result of the com nice profit for the coffers of the club will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
To Examine Nurses Next Tuesday

The examining board of state registra- ton of nurses will hold a meeting at 243O North Eleventh avenue next Tues day. All nurses wishing to apply for registration will please make application In writing to Miss Helen Mclean at this address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
COAST LINE PAYS TAXES Railroads and Corporations Asked Not to Wait Until Beginning of Year

In response to request of the state board of equalization, the Atlantic Coast Line railroad today paid to the state auditor the amount of it's tax assessment for the ensuing year. The total paid to the state was about S15,000
 The board of equalization recently sent out letters to the various railroads of the state and to other corporations ask ing them to pay their taxes in advance in order that there might be sufficient funds in the treasury to meet it's several demands. The taxes were due October i. but will not be delinquent until January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

Mrs. Will Terry was bitten by a dog yesterday and after the physician was summoned and the injury dressed it was
 decided best to send the dogs head to Montgomery for examination as there is a possibility of it's having rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

I ask that the testimony as to what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth will be hostess to the Matrons' club Friday aft ernoon at her home on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

The regular meeting of the Bessemer Culture club will be held Thursday aft ernoon ut the public library at which
 time an excellent programme has been
 arranged. A full attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

Mrs. Walter Unzicked will entertain
 the Auction Bridge club Wednesday aft ernoen at her home at Feeders at which time all members are urged to be pres- ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

Band No 1 of the Ladies Aid so- ciety of the First Baptist church met this afternoon in regular session at the home of Mrs. B. D. Barnett on Fourth avenue. Band No. met with Mrs. George Ross on Sixth avenue. while band No. 3 met with Mrs. J. R. Waldrop and hand No. with Mrs. J. M. Woods. There was rcod attendance at each meeting but only routine business was dis posed cf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
The World in Epitome Shown by Displays in the
Vast Exhibit Palaces at the Panama
Pacific international Exposition.

millions
goth
beautiful interesting universal exposition
visitor
hold
amazing surprises Entering the main gate at Scott street. for
directly before
California
flowing
seachghts
spell lifted the falls the Tower
attention
until the dizzy heights this
dazzling lights
industry
electrical exhibits
Through this
enabled
the voice of the speaker greater volume than
transmitting telephone of the
Today possible
the development the
in
be
in Francisco the adjoining cities
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
"SPITE UMBRELLA DID II.
LandIady Kept II and Had TO Pay
$1O2.

LandIady Kept II and Had TO Pay
$102.
Anthony, Kan.-The famous Harper
county umbrella. which has been in
litigation for several months, became
the undisputed property Of Mrs. Mary
Schoeneman Of Harper few days ago
when jury in the district court as
sessed her So for the property rights
attached thereto, together with the
costs in the case, which have mounted
to 500.
Mrs. Schoeneman is the landlady at
a rooming house in Harper. Mrs. Lii
lie Smith, with her daughter and two
grandchildren, contracted for a room
with the Schoenemans. Mrs. Smith
says the contract price for the bed for
four was so cents. Mrs. Schoeneman
says it was Is cents.
Mrs. Smith would pay only 80 cents
when she left, and it was accepted.
She forgot her umbrella. Mrs. Schoe-
neman held it for the twenty-five cent
balance.
Mrs. Smith sued. The justice court
gave her verdict for $3.50 and ST at
torney fees. Mrs. Schoeneman appeal
ed to jury, and it found again for
Mrs Smith, and Mrs. Schoeneman paid
the costs and quit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Eugene j. Parish Of Montfort

Montfort Mall Word was received
here Saturday morning from Prairie
du Chen that our worthy marshal, 3.
j. Parish, had met with a serious acct
dent and was in hospital in that city.
Mr.. Parish, who was there on bust
ness, went to hotel Friday night and
retired. During the night he heard,
or thought he heard some one rapping
on the door of his room. He arose,
and thinking he was opening the door
leading into the hall, he opened door
leading out on to small porch from
which he fell a distance of about
twenty feet.
His right arm was dislocated at the
shoulder, his hip was also dislocated
and he was badly bruised and shaken
up.
Mr.. Parish's eyes have been bad for
years, and his imperfect sight may,
in some measure, be responsible for his
present misfortune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

The photograph shows the belle
of the interesting Samoan village at
the PanamaPacific International Ex-
position at San Francisco. The struc-
lures in this village, comprising the
native matched huts of the Samoan,
or as they were formerly called, the
Navigator islands, were brought in
tact from the native villages and are
absolutely faithful in all their fea-
lures There are many native fam
lilies living in the village who for
the edification of visitors perform the
aquatic feats in which the islanders
excel, and dance the rhythmic native
dances. The life of the people of the
Pacific ocean is wonderfully illus
trated at the Exposition, and of all
the races none are more interesting
than the Samoans who exhibit many
traces of Aryan descent. No EXPOSE
ton visitor should fail to see these
unique tribespeople.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

of Alpine chasseurs, 81 regiments of
German landwehr) and about 100000
infantry of the territorials correspond
ing to the landsturm). Each regiment
Of the first line has its reserve unit
Total infantry about 100000 men, all
modified.
Cavalry-TWenty- nine regiments. each
with it's reserve unit; 81 squadrons Of
militia, 10000 territorials; total. about
10000 men.
Artillery-Twenty-fo regiments Of
field artillery, l of horse artillery. 2
regiments of mountain guns. regi-
ments of coast artillery. OF garrison
artillery. 70 batteries of militia and 100
batteries of territorials; total. about
100000 men.
Signal corps, engineers, medical corps.
commissary. etc., about $4,000 men.
Total forces which may be put in the
field. 2O65.OOO men,
Navy.
First Squadron-Six Dreadnoughts, 5
mounting ID Pinch guns apiece and
l mounting IL 12-inch guns: squadron
speed, 225 knots.
Ten first class battleships pre-Dread-
nought). mounting 10-inch and 8
7.5-inch guns; speed, 22.5 knots; 4
mounting 12-inch and II 8-inch guns:
speed 20 knots; 2 mounting Pinch,
4 8-inch and IL 6-inch guns; speed. 20
knots.
Five old battleships Of small fighting
value, light scout cruisers, about so
efficient torpedo boat destroyers.
For joint service with both army and
navy IA squadrons Of 7 aeroplanes
each and 10 dirigibles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

In negro district member was on
trial, charged with stealing chickens.
The evidence went to show that the
defendant had been found with his
foot in steel trap at the door of the
hennery, while an empty sack lay near
by. The decision of the judge was to
this effect. de cot finds dat de 'fend-
ant hadn't no criminal 'tentions. Dab
haint no law to p'vent gemmen frum
putin his foot in steel trap eff he
wants ter do it."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Hiram J. Eastman Dies
Sudd enlv.

Montfort Mail: Montfort citizens
were shocked to hear of the sudden
death of Fl. j. Eastman. at his home in
Cobb, shortly after noon on Saturday,
May 8. He had a severe sick spell
earlier in the spring. and from which
it was supposed he had fully recovered.
He had been on duty as manager Of
the Cobb lumber yard all forenoon of
the day he was stricken. Heart trouble
was given as the cause of death. He
was AZ or 4S years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Women's Federated Clubs.

The Women's federated clubs Of the
third congregational district will be
held in Platteville May 25 and 26. The
sessions will be held in the M. E.
church. The local clubs will give a
banquet in honor of their guests on
Tuesday evening. This will be follow
ed by program in the church auditor
ium at which time speaker of note
will give an address.
Want advs. found on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
SENECA HAS TABERNACLE.
Men Built 1t In a Single Day-Seats
1000 Persons.


1000 Persons.
Seneca, KAMA community taberna-
Gle was built here in one day. At 3
o'clock the business and professional
men of the town gathered with ham,
mers, saws, planes and nails and went
to work. By = o'clock the immense
building was completed.
The tabernacle has seating capaci-
ty of 1000 people and will be used dur
ing the summer for the Sunday night
meetings and for community center
for social affairs.
The band boys co-operated in its cree
ton and will use it for their weekly
concerts. The ladies Of the city pre-
pared and served dinner at noon to
several hundred people.
The Rev. Charles A. Richard is the
community pastor and one of the prime
spirits in the erection of this taberna
lie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Very Sad to Her.

II heard something very sad this
morning." said a mistress to her serv
ant, in explanation Of her not feeling
well, as the girl commented upon bel
mistress's appearance.
"Well,' said the girl. II can feel fol
you. ma'am heard something sac
this morning too
"You did, said the mistress. Pray
tell me. what was it q
''The alarm clock. maam. Ladies
Home Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

The Burlington Standard Democrat:
Bank deposits in the city of Milwaukee
amounted to $685. 900 more on May 1
than they were on January /. Does
that look like hard times in the metro
polls of Wisconsin? Is not most of the
cry, hard times" men out of work, ="
manufactured for political purposes?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss in Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Geretta Treweek,
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Geretta
Treweek, deceased, having been issued to Mary
J. Treweek.
said Geretta Treweek deceased, are allowed and
limited by order of this court, until and includ-
ing the first Tuesday of November, 1915 being
the End day of said month, to present their
claims and demands against said Gretta Tre-
week, deceased, to the county court for exam
nation and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, That the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court at the Office of the county judge at
the court house in the city Of Dodgeville, in
said county, on the first Tuesday of December
1915.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1915.
By the court,
ALDRo jerks. County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Some Marvellous Exhibits
at the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition

Exhibits in Agricultural Palace at the
Psnama-Pacific international Expo
sition Show Caterpillar Gaining
Favor Over Lug-wheeIer Trac-
tors in Farm Machinery.
An observer in the Agriculture Pal.
ace at the Panama-Pacific Interna-
tional Exposition at San Francisco
cannot help noticing, in the display of
agricultural power machinery, the al
most complete supersedence of the
new design of power tractor, known as
the caterpillar, over the cumbersome,
unstable, high-wheeled engine of a
few years ago. There are few of the
old models on exhibition, while the
caterpillar principle has been applied
to almost every type of engine for ag-
ricultural purposes.
The caterpillar proper is a heavy
sheet metal chain, varying in width
from ten inches to two feet according
to the weight of the engine, which
passes around two heavy sprocket
wheels like belt These wheels re-
volving, pass the chain about them,
the lower part moving backward, with
the weight of the engine resting on
the broad surface of the chain be-
tween the two sprockets.
An engine of this type can be op-
Grated on ground soft enough to mire
an ordinary farm wagon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Pearl Culture a New Industry.


Among the interesting exhibits of
the Japanese in the Manufacturers
Palace at the Panama-Pacific Interna-
tional Exposition is a demonstration
of the methods and results Of pearl
cultivation in the far East. The dis
plays of this cultivated product, show
ing hundreds of pearls which until
pearl culture was placed on a COM
mercial basis a few years ago would
have been the possessions of royalty,
will delight any lover of beautiful
gems, and the methods of production
will prove interesting to any OBJ
server. Though pearl culture has be-
come thriving industry in Japan, at
tempts to reproduce it in other parts
Of the world have yielded but meager
results.
The successful method of propaga-
ton was evolved by the Japanese sci
enlist Kokichi Mikimoto, who discov-
cred a species of oyster which pro-
duced the pearl On the surface of the
she'll. Though the finding of the oys-
tiers and inserting the nuclei, then
waiting for the pearl to grow to a
commercial size may seem simple
process, the fact that it has not re-
duced the price of the gems, even to
that of the most expensive limitations,
shows that it is beset with many diff.
culties.