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DAMAGE IS SLIGHT
AT HOSPITAL FIRE
Excitement Is Caused By
Smoke at Tennessee Com
pany Hospital
Much excitement was caused early yes
terday morning by a fire at the, hospital
of the Tennessee Coal, 'Iron and Railroad
company at Ensley. There were 14 pa
tients in the hospital at the time, and
v all were removed to the street by the
firemen, physicians, nurses and a number
of volunteers. Several suffered from the
effects of smoke, but there were no seri
ous results.
The fire originated in the basement, pre
sumably by a crossed electric wire. It
was confined between the walls and in a
few minutes after it was discovered by
the night nurse the hospital was filled
with smoke.
The fire departments of Ensley, Fair
view and Pratt City responded to the
alarm. The Ensley department was the
first, on the scene and by the time It ar
* rived dense volumes of smoke were roll
ing from the hospital, which made the
rescue work somewhat difficult. But un
der the direction and assistance of the
resident physicians and nurses alt the
patients were removed from the build
ing without mishap. John Nagley, a vol
unteer, rescued, unaided, a man with a
broken leg.
The fire was quickly subdued and as
soon as possible the patients were placed ;
back in the hospital. Several of the pa
tients suffered from the excitement for
the time being, but no serious conse
quences are anticipated. The fire was dis
covered about 3 o’clock by Miss May
Rowan, night nurse. Dill Duraen, one of
the Ensley firemen, was overcome by
smoke and had to be carried out of the
building. Dr. Robert Hogan, resident
physician, rendered valient service in di
recting and aiding in the rescue work.
The members of the Ensley fire depart
ment were highly commended for their
quick response and efficient rescue
work. The other two departments were
also quickly on the scene, considering the
distance they had to run. At a late hour
* all the patients at the hospital were rest
ing well and had apparently overcome
the excitement.
The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
hospital was formerly known as the Cun
ningham hospital, and Is located on Ave
nue F and Eighteenth street. It is said
to be one of the best equipped hospitals
in the district. Its patients are limited
to the employes of the Tennessee com
pany.* While the full extent of the dam
age is not yet known, it is estimated that
it will be comparatively small.
DEFENSE BEGINS
CASE IN NAVAL
PROBE MONDAY
Annapolis, Md.. June 27.—A definite
point in the "cribbing " investigation at
the naval academy was reached today
when Judge Advocate Watt at the close
of the morning session of the court of
inquiry announced that he had no
further witnesses to call at this tin e.
*' The defense accordingly will begin on
Monday the examination of its wit
nesses from among the members of the
regiment of midshipmen now quartered
aboard the ships of the practice squad
ron.
It is considered probable that the
cruise of the midshipmen to the San
Francisco exposition will start within
a week.
A complaint against Ensign R. Bur
hen, one of the defendants, was filed
by Ensign J. L. McCrea with the com
mandant of midshipmen and today for
warded to the court by that officer.
Burhen was charged with contempt of
court in attempting to talk to a wit
ness while the latter was segregated
and under the guard of McCrea. Bur
hen submitted a written statement to
the court in which he said he had no
intention of breaking any rule of tne
court, but thought as a defendant he
had a right to converse with any wit
nesses. The court stated that it would
announce its action upon the case at
some later date.
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Mrs. Ross of Auburn Urjfes
Honoring Famous Soldier
RECALLS HISTORY
"Poor Is That Country That Has No
Heroes. But Beggared Is That
People Who. Having Them,
Forgets”
Much interest is being aroused in the
movement to establish a branch of the
Dixie highway from Home, Oa.. to Bir
mingham. a meeting to launch the
movement formally haying been called
In Borne for July 5.
The proposed branch, in all proba
bility, will be railed the “Forrest
Highway.'' In Interest of this name.
Airs. B. B. Ross of Auburn as one of
the Officials of the Alabama division
of the United Daughters of the Con
federacy. has written an interesting
letter to the United States Good Roads
association, which. In part, is as fol
lows:
‘As a true southern#*!*, a devoted
daughter of the Confederacy and as
chairman of the committee on memor
ials, highways, historic places and
events of the Alabama division. Uni
ted Daughters of the Confederacy, f
am writing you to urge that when the
commission meets July 6 in Rome, Ga.,
that the members of that body will
t'-se their utmost endeavors to have
Ibis branch of the great Dixie high
way from Rome, Ga., to Birmingham
named for the incomparable “wizard
of the saddle," the famous cavalry
leader, Nathan Bedford Forrest.
onouia iNoi rorget Heroes
"Poor is that country that boasts
no heroes, hut beggared is that pe«
l lt. who. having them, forget. Forrest’s
terrific, relentless pm suit of Col. Ah. 1
Sf{'eight's daring and well-planned ex
pedition from Gadsden to Rome, Ga.,
and the capture of his large command
with a force only one-third as num
erous. has been considered by capable,
military critics not only as one of For
reet’8 most brilliant achievements (and
they were without number), but also
one of the most remarkable perform
ances known to warfare.
“The story of the "lost ford’ and
the important role played by Emma
Sanson, Alabama's girl heroine, reads
like a thrilling romance. Her presence
of mind and coolness under circum
stances which would have paralyse'',
the faculties of most older women en
abled General Forrest to overcome a
very formidable obstacle in his dan
gerous and daring pursuit of Colonel
Straight and gained for hi mat lens,
three hours’ time, which was of in
estimable value since it enabled him
to overtake and compel Colonel
Streight and ganed for him at least
sight of Rome.
"The Confederate soldier does not need
highways to be named for him or monu
ments to be erected to commeroate his
matchless bravery and heroic sacrifices,
for sublime in his devotion to duty, de
spite overwhelming numbers and resources
of the enemy, he has buttded for himself
monuments more enduring than granite,
marble or brass, but highways should be
built and named for our great heroes,
monuments should commemorate their
unrivalled deeds, not only as a patriotic
duty, but to teach history to the liv
ing. Gen. Stephen D. Lee in one of his
messages to his people of the south urged
that to honor the Confederate soldier, ‘first
for the sake of the dead, but more for
the sake of the living, that in this busy
industrial age, these groat highways, these
monuments to our soldiers may stand like
great interrogation marks to the soul of
the beholder.’ We must not overtax pos
terity by expecting those who come after
us to name our great highways and to
eject memorials to the heroes whom our
generation was unwilling to commemo
rate.
Feel Sure of Name
"The Daughters of the Confederacy feel
•assured that the progressive and patriotic
men composing (he commission have only
to have this matter properly brought to
their attention to insure the naming of
this branch highway for General Forrest,
and this commission will no doubt deem
it a rare privilege and opportunity t
honor our peerless cavalry leader. Tilley
will thus write indelibly on the hearts
and minds of the young as well as on
tiie pages of history the wonderful war
story of the man who, at his countrys’
vail and under the inspiring strains of
the immortal song, ’Dixie,’ fearlessly
gave battle to the vastly superior forces
of the enemy and won for himself a place
for all time in the hearts of his country
men.
“In thus honoring Forrest. Alabama,
Georgia and the south will honor them
selves. Cordially yours.
"LETITIA DAWDELL ROB8.”
ENGINEER REPORTED
SLOWLY SINKING
Reports from Jackson, Tenn., last
night were that the condition of En
gineer Mark Lawrence, who was in
jured in the Nauvoo wreck of the 111i
nois Central last week, appears to be
turning for the worse.
Little hope is held out for the re
covery of the engineer, who, it is gen
erally stated, probably saved scores of
lives by sticking to his post and stop
ping his train when the engine an t
taggage- car went through the Nauvoo
trestle Hospital authorities siatcu
that Mr. lawrence appeared to be
slcwly sinking.
Capital and Surplus $1,150,000.00
Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.
Capital $500,000.00 Surplus (Earned) $650,000.00
The Result of Simple Simon’s Attempt
to Carry Water in a Sieve
Ii too well known to require any comment. Trying to got ahead on
a moderate income, through which foollahly epent dime# and dol
lara are dally dribbling, le an equally futile tack. j
START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT TODAY
a. W. SMITH, Freetdent BHNBON CAIN. Art. CuUr
TOM 0. SMITH, V.-President C. I>. OOTTBN. Art CaetUer
W. H. MANLT, Caehlor ft W. FINCH. Art OMhldr
4 Per Cent Paid On Savings Deposits
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Outing On the Warrior River ,
Birmingham merrymakers on river hank
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McClendon of
Idttleton recently entertained a part}
ot ladies from Birmingham with a
spend-the-day party on the Warrior
riv»>r. Boating, swimming and kodak
ing were features, but best of all was a
barbecue dinner served to the follow
ing: Miss L*eta Oaley, Miss Olive Watts
Miss Bertha Boxley. Miss Bella Taylor,
Miss Louella Willingham, Miss Ruby
Molls, Miss Odelle Rogers, Miss Mary i
lx>u Daniel. Miss Ruth Steele, Miss
Laura Morgrldge. Miss Knitmi Wash
burn. Miss Beulah Echols. Miss Vir
ginia Felt us. Miss Hejen O'Ha re, Mis*
Annie Gilliland. Miss'* Flora Harrison,
Miss Agnes Harrison. Miss Ellen Fox.
Miss Edna Daniels. Miss Cecil Dun
bar. ,
_Deposed, Fired and Jailed_
JUDGE AB ACTS THE ROLE OF
WARWICK, THE KINGMAKER,
IN SETTLING THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A NEGRO SHEPHERD
AND HIS FLOCK
By C HARI,KS H. MANDY
There is no more familiar Biblical
story than that of the wisest of kings
who was called upon to decide the ques
tion of the dead and living child.
In his decision the said king set aside
the laws of the scribes and the prophets
and made a law unto himself, which, of
course, was the prerogative of the rulers
of those ancient days. He passed up
precedents ami the edicts of the law
givers, for in his wisdom he saw a better
method, that of sounding the depth of
the maternal heart and affection. It is
recorded In Holy Writ that this judg
ment made him renowned.
All of which is merely preliminary to
this article and has hut little to do with
the stores.. It is left to the reader to draw
his own conclusions. '
There Is not a more widely known jurist
in the county than Judge H. R. Aber
nethy of the court of common pleas, and
it is safe to say there is not a jurist in
the state that is better Informed as to
the methods of the criminal element than
is Judge Ab. For years he has been deal
ing with the criminal and criminally in
clined and lias learned to read the law
I' ss character In a manner that is almost
uncanny. In addition, he lias a great
capacity for work and It is a rare occa
sion that Judge Ab is absent from the
bench. His court is kept open six days
in a week and 52 weeks in the year and
the amount of business transacted Is re
markable.
In addition to the main cases settled
bv court procedure. Judge Ab Is often
called up to act as arbitrator in dis
putes that might lead to lengthy and ex
pensive litigation, and it is rare indeed
that his decisions in these cases are not
abided by.
I* or instance, the other day a delegation
of the officers and members of a negro
church called upon Judge Ah and asked
him to act as a mediator.
It seems they were at outs with their
"shepherd," who, they contended, was in
competent and much too fond of the so
ciety of the female members of his flock.
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They had asked repeatedly for his resig
nation. hut he just as repeatedly refused
Hnd continued to hold services even
though the congregation shrank to micro
scopic proportions.
After questioning the delegation at
length. Judge Ab agreed to act as arbi
ter. To the question as to what they
wanted hint to do, one of the deacons
replied:
"We wants yo\ jedge. toe fire dat pus
son what calls hisself er preacher.'*
"You have already done that, as t un
derstand it. hut according to your state
ments ho won't stay tired."
"Yassah. jedge, dat’s jest hit, an" we
wants vo* honah toe make him stay er
way frurn do meetin' house.
"All right; just follow' mv instructions
and it will he done. Hot the head deacon
notify Parson Johnslng that he is de
posed of this particular pulpit and dis
charged as the preacher. Then notify
him in writing not to enter the church
on the penalty of being arrested for tres
pass."
The next day the delegation returned
attd reported that the preacher had re
fused to he deposed anil had defied them
and the order of the court. He was im
mediately arrested on h warrant for tres
pass after warning and in default of
bond was placed In the county jail, much
to the intense satisfaction of his former
congregation present.
"What is us goln' to do for a preach
er?" asked one of the deacons.
"For that emergency I have made pro
vision." said Judge Ah, as he took a
new chew of homo-made, "for when War
wick deposed a king he always had some
one selected to fill the throne. As did
the king maker, so do I. I have selected
I Sam Brown lo take the place of your
former pastor. I understand him to be
an ordained minister and I know hint to
he a good nigger, and. having appointed
( him, I want to say to you deacons that
Inis appointment goes. Stand up, Mam.
while I inaugurate you into the duties of
your office."
Sam stood as directed, and after clear
ing his throat, Judge Ah said; "By the
power and authority vested in me by the
court of arbitration I hereby appoint,
constitute and declare you to be pastor
j of tho-Street Baptist church.
to have and to hold—not including the
i sisters, however—said charge for the pe
riod of three months, or until such time
ns von prove unworthy of the trust. Take
charge of your congregation."
And be it said that the new preacher
whs received by them with open arms it
not with open pocketbooks, and it Is re
ported he is making good, for at both
services yesterday the congregations filled
the church edifice to overflowing. Great
Is the possibilities of arbitration, espe
cially ihe brand supplied by | idge Ab.
POLICE EXPERIENCE
VERY BUSY SUNDAY
Many Negroes Arrested On
Various Minor Charges
During Day
Yesterday was the busiest Sunday In
police circles since the first of the year, j
The patrols were going continuously from
early morn until a late hour last night. ;
Outside of two cutting scrapes among tin
blacks, none of the offenses was of a :
serious nature. Most of those who be
came enmeshed in the web of the law !
have the charges of “drunk" or "dlsor
derly” opposite their names on the
docket.
In all, there were over ICO arrested,
most of them being negroes. Apparently
every one of the negroes arrested pur
chased a bottle of “gin” Saturday night
before going home. Most of them pro
ceeded to drink it up yesterday and came
to woe as the result. Extra officers had
to be detailed on some of the downtown
beats Saturday on account of the un
ruly crowds. The negroes on First ave
nue. between Eighteenth und Nineteenth
streets, became so hilarious that Chief
Eagan detailed two extra men to work
on this block.
Policeman Chauffeur Burgess, who
works on the night shift, had the motor
of the patrol running continuously for
five hours. Warden Glover had to call
for help on account of the numerous
“guests" whom he had to register at the
city “hotel." Bondsmen, friends and
loafers Infested the alley Just outside of
the jail and called for bonds Tor the
prisoners who were lucky enough to have
someone to get them out.
The police expect tonight and Tuesday
night to be busy ones, these two nights
being the last for the thirsty ones. It Is
understood that the saloons will practi
cally close on Tuesday night instead of
on Wednesday, so that they can dispose
of their stock before 11 o’clock on the
night of the 30th. According to the law
any man who has more than two quarts
of liquor and a half cask of beer in his
home after the night of the 90th is liable
to arrest.
claimsTsociausts
OPPOSED TO PEACE
Berlin, June 27.—(By wlrelea* telegraph
to Sayvllle.)—Dr. Ernest Quorck, the eo
cial-democretlc member of the Reichstag,
Is quoted by the Oversee* News Agency
as declaring that Franca and Engliah
aoclallsts "regularly kept away from the
conference recently held with the object
of paving a way for peace."
"German and Austrian eonlallsta,” he
aaya, "war# ready from the beginning to
get other* to dlacus'a the prellmlnartea.
The German government never placed any
obataclaa In their way. but the French and
Engliah aoolallsta remained deaf and
dumb. They are the real culprit*. They
ahould be placed before a tribunal of the
International aoclallsti.**
Week’s Opening Luncheon
Will Be Served at Club
At 12:30
The Birmingham Newspaper club's
rremhershfp campaign will be pushed with
renewed vigor this week. The opening
meeting will take place today In the pri
vate dining room of the club at 12:30, when
luncheon will he served to the workers.
Harry Horner, general manager of Hie
Birmingham Waterworks company, wlil
preseAt the day's prize to the winning
captain, and competition is expected to be
very keen. Heports from team captains
Indicate that several teams are closely
bunched with scores almost tied, but all
appear confident of success. It is expect
ed that work this morning shortly be
fore time for reporting results wlH lie
very brisk. Many favorable "prospects
have besn lined up, so that only a little
additional "pull" is necessary to secure
the desired signature..and the loyal team
members ate expected to be stirring bright
and early this morning among the drones
and procrastinators.
A good start has already been made In
the campaign for additional memberships
In the Birmingham club; and If the good
wor Is continued without a break tile re
sults accomplished will be such as to en
title campaign members to especial con
sideration. Much attention has of late
been attracted to this club and its ele
gant and spacious quarters at the summit
of the south's tallest building.
Visitors from all sections of the coun
try have been greatly Impressed and
after visiting the club have left the city
with nothing but praise for the enterprise
and progressive spirit which has been
shown by the citizens of Birmingham who
made It possible. All reports agree that
there Is certainly nothing like It In the
south and that It Is rivaled by few
northern Institutions for natural scenic
grandeur and attraction- It has, Indeed,
become a colossal advertisement for this
city. Its fame has traveled far and wide,
and everywhere the Newspaper club Is
mentioned Birmingham comes In for Its
share of favorable comment. Heading
newspaper publications throughout the
country have taken up the matter, and
thus fur more than ZOu.OOO complimentary
press notices concerning ths Birmingham
club have been forwarded to this city.
CASTORIA
For Infanta and Children
In Um For Ovor 30 Yoors
REV. COYLE IS DEAN
Becomes Official Represen
tative of Bishop of Mobile
IS VERY HIGH HONOR
Kro But Few Deans of Homan Cath
olic Church In United States—Ap
pointment Was Made By Bish
op Allen Fast Week
The Rev. James E. Coyle. Irremovable
•ector of St. Paul's church, Is now dean
»f north Alabama, and as such will be the
*ffi» 1»1 representative of the Right Rev.
Bishop of the diocese of Mobile in all
he section north of Montgomery.
The appointment was made hv Bishop
Mien during the annual retreat of the
‘lergy held at Spring Hill college last
*eek. With the office of dean goes the
prefix of very reverend.
The first, and until now. the only dean
>f north Alabama was the lata Very Rev
d. R. O’Grady, for several years pastor of
R Catherine's church, Pratt City. There
s no deanery of south Alabama, hut there
s of west Florida, which is embraced in
lie Mobile diocese, the Very Rev. Father
Fullerton, rector of St. Michael's, Pen
sacola, being honored with that deanahlp.
A Marked Distinction
From the fact that there are only a few
leans of the Roman Catholic church In
he United States the distinction Is gen
erally remarked, and Dean Coyle la sure,
t is said, to receive the congratulations
lot only of his parishioners, hut of a
lost of friends outside of ills communion.
The new dean has been a citizen of Bir
mingham since when he came from
Mobile as the successor of the lamented
Father O'Reilly, In the pastorate of St.
Paul's church. In 1913 four Irremovable
c« torships were established in the diocese
>f Mobile, St. Paul's being one of the
•hurcheN so honored, and in June of
that year Father Coyle's title was ad
vanced accordingly.
Born In Ireland
The dean was horn In Ireland in 1873.
IP- received tile degree of bachelor of arts
from Mongrel college. University of Ire
land and graduated at the American col
I- ge In Rome, after a four-years’ course
11.ere. Me was ordained In Rome m 181b;.
lie ranks high as a preacher and man of
culture, and lias won more than a local
reputation as a trenchant writer
ALLEGED CHECK
FORGER ARRESTED
A. A. St rock Arrested on Charge of
Passing Bad Check on a De
catur Bank
A. A. St rock was arrested yesterday
1\\ Charles K McLean, local manager
of the Burns Detective agency, on Hie
charge of fraudulent Indorsement of
a check on the Nashville Trust
company and cashed in Decatur by the
City National hank of Decatur.
Struck was turned over to the local
police and will he taken to Decatur
1c fnce the charge. He makes no atatc
r tent.
Mr. Struck is said to he a highly
educated man. a graduate of the Uni
'» rslty of North Carolina and an active
churchgoer, through which medium he
is alleged to have worked several
frauds, lie w as arretted here yeslt i -
day h.v Detective McLean in a local
church.
“One of my men was watching the
different churches of the city," said
Mr. McLean last night, "and telephone i
n,< when he discovered Mr. Struck We
went into the church and sat down
behind him. During the service I
leaned oxer and asked him the hymn
number and xve all sang together. B.x
a peculiar coincidence the pastor in
hfr sermon referred several times to
the indorsement of cheeks and meth
ods of modern business, making his
point by stating that Christ was sent
to the world as God's indorsement of
humanity.
"We followed Mr. Struck from the
church and placed him under arrest.
I asked him what he thought of the
s- imon and he stated it was very
fine."
The cheek passed on the Decatur
bank was Mr. Htrock’s personal check
nnd the Indorsement of .1. If. Galvin of
Dicatur is where the alleged fraud xvut
worked.
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY TRADES COUNCIL
Reports From Various Crafts of the
District Show Kusiness Is Grow
ing Steadily
Birmingham Trades Council met In reg
ular semi-monthly session yesterday with
a good attendance of delegates. The
•hairmen of the different delegations re
ported that they have more men work
ing now than they have had for Home
menths paHt, showing that business Is
picking up in the different lines in the dis
trict. some crafts having 100 per cent
working
A number of the locals sent In their In
lorsement of the semi-monthly pay day.
The council has heard from a number
nf the Jefferson county delegation aw fav
oring the repeal of 36-F of the revenue
?ode.
The following officers were elected and
Installed for the ensuing teams: Presi
dent. Louis Bley of the plumbers; vice
president, W. L. Elliott of the Photo
engravers; secretary, J. B. Wood of the
stage employes; treasurer, E. J. Johnson
of the blacksmiths; sergeant at arms,
Clarence Hack of the bill posters; door
keeper. Manuel Roderiguez of the cigar
makers; trustees. George Rush of the
moulders. J. M. Brown of th€t Building
Trades, W. E. Haley of the carpenters;
press reporter, H. O. McClurg of the
paperhangers |
Chairman Bley stated tha*—hp wouM
announce th^ different committees at the
next regular meeting.
The ways and means committee is mak
ing arrangements for an outing, the date
of which will be announced later. The
council Is loking forward to the reopen
ing of the free employment bureau, which
had to be closed from lack of funds.
ECURSION TRAIN
KILLS ONE IN AUTO
Mobile, June 27.—An eitcumlon train
from Mobile to New Orleans craahed Into
an automobile at Venetla this morning,
killing Mlaa Ardee Lynch and aerloualy
Injuring Mlaa Helen Beard. The girls
ware going to the vacation grounds of
the Young Women's Christian association,
and the engine of the automobile failed
when upon the railroad crossing.
i t MfjLyj before it happen*, so you can report
“Nothin* lost of much value."
' J | There is room in our two vaults,
ragt IUh one for small, the other for bulky
I * rEP"®* valuables, for everythin* in the
| 'Vl\eV house that is worth a meat deal.
* |f Y\ Monthly rates, nominal, for storage,
\\ tnil less than a penny a day fo, a
mmNmnsAm(i \m
Yesterday’s Rain Lasted 12
Hours and Was a Crop Maker
A regular crop-making rain -on* of the i
few this section has had so far this
summer—held sway throughout the state
and over the larger part of the southeast
• rn section of the United states yester
day.
Local United States Weather For •< aster'
Horton stated last night that I.h* inches
of rain had fallen in Birmingham, hut
thi feature of the storm waa the almost
cortinunl rain for practically 12 hours.
The rain began about ft;30 o'clock yester
day morning, and it was about that time
yesterday evening when it stopped
Yesterday's rainfall is considered as es
pecially beneficial to the crops, as it
fell so slowly thAt practically every hit
of if soaked Into the soil. Not only baa
there been a slight deficiency in rainfall
ao far this year recorded at the local
weather bureau, hut the rains which have
fallen to a great extent have been hard
thundershowers, heavy downpours In a
comparatively short length of time, a
lame part of it running off before soaking
Into the soil lu May especially was this
kind of rainfall prevalent, the fall for
the month being a \ittle above normal, but
of such a character that full benefit of
It whs not derived by the growing crops.
Mr. Morton staled last night that the
rnin appeared general oxer Alabama and
other southern states. The deficiency in
rainfall for the year ao fai i« about V>%
Inches.
.
The Season for All Day Singings J
By MR* .1. n.. It RID
June is the month of “all-day singings."
The railroads leading through the country
carry munt local passengers from one
email settlement to another, where nearlyy
is situated a country school. Here the
good people congregate from miles around
lo an all-day service ofxmg and prayer.
Kueli family carries a lunch basket, and
at the noon hour is pread a feast in quan
tity for the hundreds.
These primitive style meetings have
beet continued through years, mid an*
similar to tin < ampmeethigs. except the
latter continues through several days.
In addition to the attendance the rail
road wn\. wagons, buggies and saddle
horses are seen under the shade of the
trees, where the horses and mules amus"
themselves nibbling at the grass and
weeds. \\ bile the crowd is happy and
aoi ial, there is a profound interest in
the religious feature.
These neighbors are together seldom
more than once a year, and the spirit
among them is good. It is a universal
gathering of all denominations, and they
unite in a good spirit for the principles
<*f the people.
The place selected Is a social center,
with the usual church grounds, and gen
erally near a flowing spring, with a
school house near. Knowing the real bene
fit gained by this annual event. the
Pleasure given in spending the dsy with
so many friends, it ia a great pity that
nil county schnolhouses a ud chut dies a re
not Imlli with the view io he used for
monthly neighborhood meetings of n so
cial kind. There Is \eiy liule going on
In the country to entertain and give pleas
ure to the young folks, they claim It*
all work, and In order to hold them to
I he country some Inducement must he of
fered to keep their Interest.
We were incited to one of the annual
events not many miles from Birmingham
yesterday, and besides the promise of a
good sermon. many splendid natural
voices, there was a reminder, "and as
much fried chicken as you should want.**
Impossible Io accept I he invitation for the
day. we were assured of another oppor
tunity when tlie woods will ring with "the
ohl-tlme religion," and the people will gl\*
y ou the kIhiI hand im only the good, old
country folks know how In give.
There should he more all-day parties
everywhere; there Is such a good spirit
when people gel out with nature and
laugh together. This was demonstrated at
the Chamber of Commerce's recent bar
becue. The country people are not the
only people that love the freedom or the
woods, the whole world loves the green,
loves tlie warble of the bird, and I.Kes to
sec (lie frag leap, and hear the llsiard
rustic beneath the leaves And one misses
niucli by not liavlng more "all-days'' the
year round.
The people are better for knowing their
neighbors, and ibis good feeling Is the
boat kind of religion. It Is a practice
among the folks that helps the preachers
and keeps up the spirit of fellowship
among his flock, whether we slug or play.
Governor Declines to Com
ment on Georgia Situa
tion—Spends Today In
Birmingham
The nervous state of Georgia incident
to the commuting h.v ex-Goveruor Slaton
“f the sentence imposed on Leo Frank
for the murder of Mars Phagan, was a
subject Governor Henderson rise lined to
discuss Irhi night
'Die governor and Mrs. Henderson, to
gether with Mr. and Mrs. Richard \V.
W. Massey and party, reached Binning
ham last night, after having driven In
automobiles over the Dixie highway, and
were entertained at dinner by Mr. Mas
sey at the Birmingham Newspaper club.
The chief executive will spend today Iti
Birmingham, and return to Montgomery
tomorrow.
Tim situation In Georgia is Georgia's
problem, according to the governor. It
is known that lie declined some weeks
ago to act on the request of interested
parties that he urge the commutation of
the sentence of Frank. At that time he
declined to take part In the Georgia case,
and he proved himself consistent In his
attitude when he declined last night to
discuss the action of ex-Governor Slaton.
"We had n delightful trip." said the
governor. "Mr. and Mrs. Massey, Mrs. I
Henderson and I. together with a num
ber of Intimate friends, left Montgomery
several days ego. motored to t’olurnbus,
then to < 'hnttanongJi. then to Atlanta, to
Koine, t«> Gadsden and Blrmingnam.
"The roads were good until we left
Gadsden this afternoon for Birmingham.
From that time, however, until our ar
rival we were ‘up against It.' It required
five hours for us to make the trip. We
feel, however, amply repaid, in that we
are In Birmingham, and have Just en
joyed a delightful dinner at this beauti
ful club."
Regarding the work of the legislative
recess committees and the probable ac
tion '• of the legislature when it recon
venes next month, the governor declared
that he wouM prefer not to make a state
ment for the press.
MinUter* Confer
Vienna. June 37.—(Via Amsterdam
and London, 6:55 |>. in.)—Dr. Von Helli
mann-HoIlweg, German imperial chan
cellor. and OottHeh von Jhkow, German
foreign minister, arrived In Vienna to
day to confer with the Austro-Hun
pnrlan foreign minister. Huron Stephan
Hi'rlan von Dajeez. Dr. Von Hethinar.n
Hollweg also saw Kinperor Francis
Joseph.
Daniel* On Cruise
Newport. It. I., June 37.—Secretary
of the Navy Daniels sailed for New
fork on the cruiser Dolphin todsy.
He will board a train there for Wash
ington.
CONFER HERE TODAY
ON PROPOSAL FOR
•
A. E. Jackson Here Last
Nijfht Apparently San
guine Over Outlook For
Jefferson Bank
n.'^ardllB the .JrfTRlHnn 110 It FI f > Hav.
Iukh Imitk. the doom of which w*i*
« need In .Intumrv. A. K. Wulker, state
hi perlntt'iirienf nf hank*. A, K. .Inck
1“ " ttttd other euiilutllnu will cnnfsr
this morning.
Sometime ago, hh is remembered, Mr.
H Hiker gave the Decatur capitalist*
two weeks in which to reach a tUvi
»»on regarding their contemplated ic
tlou of reopening the hank, paving f he
<1* poaitor* their money and operating
the institution for purpoaea of rev
enue It iM known that Mr. Wa I Uor,
in the event that the capitalists ask for
more time, will grant the request.
Mr. lack son reached Birmingham
Ihm night from Decatur. When ques
tioned by a representative of The Age
Meriild he declined to auiwer for pub
llration. It Is known, however, that
he considers the outlook propitious,
and it would cause no fcurpriae locally
were the announcement to he mad#
following tin- conference tiiis morning
tint the hank would he reopened.
According to the general understand
ing of the situation, the Decatur inter
ests agreed to raise |’J.'»n,000 provided
I lie people of Birmingham raised a
like amount. The people of Birming
ham have done ho, it is understood, and
the Decatur capitalists are hesitating
tow sol eh for purpose of completing
invest Iga tion Into the merits of th#
proposition.
In the event that the hank la «'t
rpened depositors will he paid dollar
for dollar, and (he institution will bo
operated indefinitely as a going in
stitution. It Is the purpose of the .lew
interests to transform the bank into a
rational bank as soon after its reopen
ing as possible.
MARCONI BEGINS
DUTIES AS AVIATOR
Rome. June 27.—(Via Paris. p. m.)
Oiigllelmo Marconi, of wireless fame, to- ^
day began his duties as a lieutenant of
aviators in the Italian army. The Inven
tor received an enthusiastic recaption at
the barracks.
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