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The age-herald., 1902-04-26
SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP
 OF LAND COMPANY.

That the ownership by said Tennessee Company of such large proportion of the stock of the Ensley Land, Company and the mane cement of the affairs of said Land Company by 1ccal officers of the Tennessee Company imposed upon the said officers of ithe Tennessee Company the especial guardianship of the property and prosperity of the Ensley Land Com pany, R0t only as the trustees of the stcekholders of the Tennessee Company, but as directors and officers, an~ thore- fore trustees of the stockholders of the said Ensley Land Company, and the Tennessee Company became and has con- tinued to be in large measure esponsi- ble for the continued existence thereof and sponsor therefor.
 After the organization of the Ensey Land Company the town of Ensley was laid off as a town site, being considered 1 by the company as the best portion of its l land.
 l Among other buildings erected there by the Ensley Land Company with it's own money were a motel and other buildings COS ting upwards of $15000, which were placed on the most valuable lots, and the town was connected with Birming- ham by steam and electric railways. The making of said Improvements cost over $60000, but at the time of the transac- ton herein complained of the debts of
 
 its managing directors and officers. who were also directors and officers of said 1 Tennessee Company at that time, was a creditor of the Ensley Land Company to the amount Of about S30,000.
 That at the time of the commencement of the proceedings on the part of the defendants Bowron. Shook, Baxter, Mo | Cormack and Ramsey. as herein set forth, which as complainants believe were un- dertaken to defraud the said Ensley Land | Company of its most valuable property, l the Tennessee Company had resolved to erect at said town of Ensley a large steel l plant which fact became known at the time, as complainants believe, only to the officers and directors of said Tennessee l Company and to the said defendants | Bowron, Shook, Baxte1 Ramsey and l Mccormack, who were either officers or | directors of said Tennessee Company or | d1e controlling directors of said Ensley I Land Company. That this plant would l greatly increase the value of the lots of the Ensley Land Company and 1t was the 1 duty of the officers of that company to 1 make the fact known so that by selling | off small portions of the company's lands its debts could have been paid. But this course, they allege, was not done
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
PROPOSES TO
 BUY 24o ACRES.

That at said meeting besides the scheme to have the property of the Ensley Land Company conveyed to N. E. Barker and James Bowron as trustees to pay off its debts and return the balance to the stock holders, proposition was made to the meeting by defendant Mccormack to pur- chase for himself and associates 220 acres of land belonging to said Ensley Land Company for the price of s1&500, that he declined to disclose who his associates were and at that time the Ensley Com pany had not been heard of except by It's incorporators Besides the purchase price of $14.50O the proposition included the building of a certain number of houses and manufacturing plants. This proposi- ton was accepted.
 That while the records of the Ensley Land Company show that this proposition was made by the Ensley Company as matter of fact 1t was made by said Mo Cormack on behalf of himself and asso- ciates and that the Ensley Company was not mentioned at said meeting. Complain ants charge, however, that at this time said Ensley Company had been organized by defendants. Shook, Bowron, Baxter,
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
sALESMEN WANTED.

WANTED-Salesman familiar with mill supplies, having an extensive acquain- tence with manufacturers in the states of Alabama and Georgia to handle an article of merit. None but those having the necessary acquaintance and the best of reference need apply. No salary or expenses paid. Goods marketed strictly on liberal commission. Address, stat ing reference. Roberts," corner Saw telle and Woodland Avenues, Cleveland, Ohio. 4-19-3t-sat-tu-sat
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Not loan company. but a private bank. seeking to invest large money surrlus in loans on ftirni. ture. fixtures, pianos. etc.. at fair and legal rate of interest. If you wish to withdraw from any loan company or combine your debts. or need money for business or any other purpose. call, write or telephone, and courteous and re- spectful treatment will be yours. whether you borrow or not. Our confidential agent will call if de- sired.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Agents to introduce new plans
 or shoe selling. Big profits. Depart
 ment l, Monolast Shoe Co., 153 Fifth
 Ave, Chicago. 4-23-3t- t-wed-sat-sun LIFE of Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, by his son, Rev. Frank Dewitt Talmage; only authorized life of Dr. Talmage and only edition endorsed by his family; public interest intense; beware of misleading advertisements; don't waste time with
 fake books; large volume, finely H. lustrated; retail price g; special confi- dential terms to agents; full or part time; agents beautiful outfit free for 15c postage; rare opportunity; act quick ly Address authorized publishers-In- ternational Publishing Co.,, Dept. D. A No. 4th St., Phila, Pa. 4-22-3t-eod AGENTS WANTED-The Southern Sup ply Co.,, Brownsville. Tenn. 4-2-1m
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

the Ensley Land Company the latter re- duced It's capital stock to $50o,00o, with out, however. withdrawing any portion of the money or property invested or paid into it's capital stock as originally formed and issued as aforesaid The scheme for this reduction being the ex- change of twenty shares of the original stock for one share of the new stock Some shares were exchanged and some were not.
 That by reason of ownership of so large a share of the stock of the Ensley Land Company, the Tennessee Company continued to elect majority of its board of directors, and the board of directors of the Ensley Land Company continued from year to year to be composed for the most part of officers of the said Tennes- see Company, who lived in Alabama and Tennessee and whose duties were to manage the properties of the Tennesse Company, although the great majority of the stock of this company was owned in New York
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
TO INVESTORS.

THE ALABAMA HOME" Is now issu- ng SPECIAL DEPOSIT CERTIFICATES In amounts from $50 to s10oo. This stock pays per cent per annum, payable semi- annually. This stock can be withdrawn at any time. Apply to
 w. /. N. ROBERTSON. 9009 First Avenue. General Manager.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Annie Thompson. a white woman, was tried before Judge Dan A. Greene of the Criminal Court yesterday, and found guilty of using abusive and otherwise ob- iectionable language and was fined $26. A strenuous fight was made by Mrs. Thompson's lawyer, who argued that tho officer who arrested her had used pro- fane language to such an extent as to give the Idea that this was his main business, the matter of arresting people a side line. He further took the position that a good many people were cursing at General cursing Aid Association. or rather Mutual Swearing Society. from both of which institutions his client had been barred because of her inability to curse, and in short that she was inno- cent.
 According to the tale of woe told by Policeman Burke, Mrs. Thompson had been arrested on the Twenty-first street bridge for swearing and had been taken to Mir Orr's livery stable on Avenue A, between Twenty-flrst and Twenty-second streets. where her pent-up feelings burst forth In pyrotechnic language that was worthy of the Fourth of July.
 MT. Orr, the proprietor of the stable, was asked if he had heard Mrs Thomp- son use any bad language on that oc- casion.
 T can't say positively" said MT. Orr;
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
 LOST

LOsT-A fob with round gold Iocket with small diamond in center, with picture of lady inside; black silk fob; initials "C. H. B." on back; locket loose on fob
 Finder will receive reward if returned to Age-Herald. 4-26-3t
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
FOR RENT.

FURNISHED COTTAGE for rent from May l or later. Will sell furniture if pr eferred. blocks from business sec tion of city. Address Renter, care Age Herald. 4-25-7t
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
ROOMS FOR RENT.

ROOMS TO RENT-Furnished and un- furnished; fine, healthy location; sur roundines good; neighbors first class. Apply 2316 7th avenue, north.
 FCR RENT-Three connecting unfur- nished rooms for housekeeping; newly tainted and papersd; first floor; no children taken. 251S Fourth avenue.
 4. 26-3t
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
The Ramsay-ReilIy Engineering and
 Construction Company.

Supervision of mines, land, railroad. mine surveying and structural work of all kinds solicited.
 Have unusual facilities for placing min eral properties; will value and sell min Aeral-carrying lands for the usual com mission.
 Mice 2G24 First Ave. Phone 2d
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

The Age-Heraid will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rura, mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Aoe. Herald or see carrier.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Many so-called ''bitters" are not medi- cines, but simply liquids disguised so as to evade the law. Prickly Ash Bitters is not one of this class It is strictly a medicine, acting primarily on the kid neys, liver and bowels, and for the dan gerous diseases that attack these organs it is remedy of the first grade. There is nothing objectionable in its taste; it has an agreeable flavor and is acceptable to the most delicate stomach
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
- PERSONAL
PAST AND FUTURE,

PROFESSOR WEST, THE HIN poo PROPHET, tells the names of your friends and enemies; who and when you are to marry; gives reliable information on all under takings; gives you the power to influence others. Fee, soc and S1. Hours. a. m. to p. m. 173o1a 4th avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer"
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

own benefit the most valuable part, if not 1 all, of the property of the Ensley Land Company.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
WANTED.

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 Ads. for Help Wanted" printed In this column free. If you want man- ager, or a clerk, or a cook, or any other kind of help, put your adVer- tlsement in this column free and you will get an abundance of applications. WANTED = Customers for show cases
 and iron safes; all prices. Alabama
 Grocery Go. 1-1-tf
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
Weak Men Cured Free. Send Name and Address Today-You Can Have It Free and Be Strong
 and Vigorous for Life.

IHSUHES IUVE ANU HAPPY HUME
 How any man may quickly cure him self after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses,
 varicocele. etc. and enlarge small weak
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Ours is a f1rst-class office. doing a first-class business on frst-class prin- ciples with first-class people. If this is your class we welcome your inter view and decisions
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
3iTu.TloiI WANTED.


 WANTED-A position In general mer- chandise store; seven years experience; can furnish best of references. Address Hustler, care Age Herald
 4-A-2t-thu-sat WANTED-Positior in retail grocery or to collect by man of experience Ad- dress Newton, care Age-Herald
 4-25-2t
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Beautiful residence lot, s. B. Cor. 14th Ave 6 18th St., South; S5 feet front.
 FOR RENT Nice double store, 20th St.; posses sion Oct. 1st.
 BROWN BROS. 6 CO, Phone 918- 206 N. goth St
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Seyeral bright young men to work city on good article. Apply 10:30 to 11:30, Room 23 Chalifoux Bldg.
 PERMANENT POSITION requiring no canvassing for the right man to repre- sent an old-established company having $2oo,000 capital; s75 salary the first month not conditional on results; 800 and ex- penses the first year, payable weekly direct from our office; absolutely straight salary, no deception; opportun- ity for promotion and increase of sal ary; state age, references and business experience. Address Universal Mfg. Co.,, Box 733, Philadelphia. Pa 9-7-104t-sa we WANTED-A settled coachman: none but those with references need apply. Mrs B. Gilreath, 2231 Ridge Park av- enue and Sycamore street. 4-26-tf
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

FOR SALE-Trotting mate, bay, 5, handsome, sound. 153, beautifully gait cd, city broke, well bred, kind, no luz ging, good race prospect, quarter 2:27 gait. If willing pay value. See ad- dress Owner" Box 324, Birmingham, Ala. k-26-2t
 FOR SALE-Capitalists take notice. Best opening in the South for a profitable investment in coal lands. Must be sold at once. Be quick or lose this chance Address, Red Ash Coal corner 10th St and 11th Ave-, S. 4-4-tf
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

 CREDIT tc reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry. siiyerwaie and clocks. cn small weekly or monthly pay 7lents: lowest prices; best quality. good, guaranteed: will coll II desired J. Lowinsohn. ZOOS First avenue. 11.24-tf
 INFORMATION WANTED of Richard Cunarby, who disappeared suddenly from the Fugi Show April 25. His wife is stopping at the Eagle Hotel. Mrs. Mary Cunarby.
 MIR. BUSINESS DRUGGIsTs-"Is 1t com mon sense to refuse to save money by using tickets at 71s cents a run?" There are others who do-why not you? The special messenger boys have been in the business four years fighting cheap com petition and waiting upon firms who ap- preciate good, reliable service Both phone 36. 4-24-tf A WINNER-We will teach you a busi- ness that can be carried on at home during your spare time by which money can be made easily and rapidly Suit able for either sex. Complete instruc- tions, 25c. Box 1s6 Brownsville, Tenn. 4-2-1m.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
We don't want the patronage of any person who needs to be "dunned."

You who are honest can borrow on FURNITURE. PLAN OS, HORSES ETC. at the LOWEST RATES. with rrivilege of LIBERAL REBATES and OUR INSURANCE BENEFITS if you will call today-in person or by phone
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
LAND TITlES. ABSTRACTS or TITLE

CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
 TITLES GUARANTEED
 A GENERAL TITLE BUSINESS Insure your title as you would your Birmingham Title and Guaranty Co.
 CAPITAL $1oo,O00. s1s 2lst St. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
oR o. T. DozIER.
Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe.
 ciaIlst

Treats success fully all Nervous. Blood, Skin, Rec tai. V e D c r e a l. Genito Urinary and Chronic Dis eases, F em a l @ Com plaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgl- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- a4A
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

FCR RENT-First-class accommodations for four gentlemen, with or without board. Every convenience. References exchanged. TT. M. w." care Ase-Her- aid. 4-26-3t
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

FOR RENT-Furnished first floor front room, eastern exposure and cool. Easy walking distance of business section; rates reasonable; private family Ap- ply GA 23d street, north. TO RENTING lovely rooms; beautiful location for the summer. 2s1s Avenue I. 4-13-tf
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
FOR SALE.

 FOR SALE-Second-hand store fixtures. tables and counters, cheap for cash if sold at once. w. B. Leedy & Co.
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
The Original Lilliputians.

When the Original Lilliputians present
the spectacular extravaganza, THE Mer-
ry Tramps,' at the Academy of Music
this week the theatre will be filled with
fairies and sprites and gnomes, dryads and
hamadryads, dwarfs and imps, and
brownies and giants, elves and trolls.
The real 'Lilliputians." whose waggery
Swift never dreamed, will transport US to
scenes that will delight the eye and pre-
sent comedy creations by real live people
The Lilliputians are fourteen in number.
and though quite large family, they are
very small. In fact. they are by far the
smallest family in the world. There are
six ladies' and eight gentlemen, ranging
in age from nineteen to twenty-six, and in
height from two and half to four feet,
all well built and very good looking Their
Intellectual faculties are all out CT pro-
portion to their bodily size for they are
excellently educated and speak three OF
four languages fuently. Having Travelled
almost all over the world, their conversa-
ton is very interesting.
This remarkable organization includes
Maj. James D. Doyle, Louis Merkle, How
ard Knowles. Casper H. Weis, James E.
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
May Irwin.

At the National this week May Irwin,
the rotund comedienne. will be seen in
THE Widow Jones'" the play with which
she began her starring career, and the
one which has been declared by friends
and critics to be the best vehicle she has
ever had.
The Widow Jones'" while farce COM
edy, is not wholly without plot, and pos
sesses story of some interest. 1t tells of
the adventures of Beatrice. portrayed by
Miss Irwin, who, in order to escape the
unwelcome attentions of several suitors
for her hand. goes to a summer resort in
Maine. She becomes a guest at a boarding
house run by an Irishman named Mike
Mccarthy. from whom she learns the
story OF the supposed drowning of man
named Jones the summer previous in a
lake near by. As she has been followed by
her admirers to this place. and, on being
told that Jones had no friends, she as
sumes his name and claims to be his
widow. She finds that this entails upon
her the payment of sundry debts that had
been incurred by the deceased, and also
the care of 4 daughter, who had grown up
uncouth. unkempt. and ignorant Added to
this, Jones himself finally turns up alive
and with well-delined purpose to extort
blackmail. Beatrice is equal to all emer-
gencies. however and easily outwits all
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
The Empire Offering.

AS the chief feature Of the Empire The
atre's bill of vaudeville for this week Man
ager Schlosinsrr has engaged Canfield and
Carlton, two expert laughmakers, who are
very highly thought OF by the patrons of
the important vaudeville houses of the
country. They give an entertainment that
is reDiete with comedy and music
Madge Fox. a clever singer of coon
songs, will offer a few new Ethiopian dit
ties on the occasion of her advent at the
Empire. and in addition display a remark
able facility in changing from one COS
tune to another in lightning-like rapidity
Howe, Wallen and Walters are excellent
musicians who have an act they term Fun
in the Railway Station" during which they
extract some very delightful music frcm
variety of instruments. Davis musical
dogs will provide one of the most anus
ing and novel turns that has been seen on
the stage of any local theatre for a good
while. These CANNES play upon a number
of different instruments, and actually pro-
duce melodies almost as we'll as human
beings might on the same instruments.
Raymond and Cayerly are two German
comedians quite little out of the ordinary
run OF their kind. Their appearance at the
Empire this week will undoubtedly be
of more than the ordinary note If for
no other reason than that they will intro
duce n new type of the stage German.
The Ea.oire stock burlesaue company
will be seen and heard in musical first
part, giving number of musical selec-
tious before the vaudeville part OF the
show is due. Bert Leslie will occupy his
usual place as the royal jester, and will
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
"Ouo Vadis." "

Quo Nadls.' in Its original form, Will
evening by Messrs. Whitney and Knowles.
An honest effort has been made 10 de-
velop the dramatic value of Quo Fadis"
in ar entirely adequate and dignified man
ner. Stanislaus Stanse. who is widely ex-
perieuced as an opera librettist and dra-
matte writer, prepared the play from the
original Polish manuscript OF Sienkiewicz,
and we are assured of a faithful regard
for the meaning and inspiration of the
novelist, while the work is coherent in
manner and artistic in form.
More than a carload of scenery is re-
quired to set the play. and the numerous
costumes prepared in Europe from au-
thentic models add an element of essen
tial interest 10 the production. Music is
also made feature, and chorus of TWEEN
ty voices, trained by Julian Edwards, who
has prepared special score for the play,
adds to several of the scenes. Dancers are
also employed to represent the corybantes.
and as If to make the success doubly sure.
the speaking parts. thirty-two in number.
are assigned to talented persons. many OF
whom have won distinction in the dramatic
field.
Quo Vadis" as play and production
is worthy of thoughtful and liberal at
tention. and Mr.. STANCE has followed the
Sienkiewicz story with the utmost fidelity.
The Washington times., 1902-04-06

heavyweight champion. Corbett has en-
tered vaudeville with a monologue of his
own creation
In this new sphere. as in everything he
has done. Corbett has displayed his re-
markabie versatility. and has secured a
commanding position by his genuine skill
as an entertainer. His admirers feared
at first that the public would not take to
him kindly in dress suit before the foot
lights in tine peaceful verbal art. but he
has disappointed their expectations by
completely winning the fickle favor OF
vaudeville audiences. Since golf has so
rapidly developed into a national game,
enlisting the enthusiasm of high and low.
Corbett has found time in his tours to
study the science OF the links. and has
become so proficient that he has been
honored with an appointment on the
committee of three nominated by the
United States Golf Association to revise
the present rules. He devotes, as rule
two hours a day to the links that he
finds in the cities in which he is playing,
and throughout the country he has met
some OF the most noted golf experts, all
of whom he has beaten.
One Of Corbett's pet trophies of his
prowess is a solid gold handle golfng
stick. presented to him by the Duke of
York. whom the ex-fighter met and played
with in Toronto last October.
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
"The Little Pilgrims" :"

The desire ON the part of the public In
general to see "The Little Pilgrims has
decided the management of the Lafayette
to try the novel experiment of running the
piece for a second week
The chief and nearly the only obiec
tion to the play was that it was too long.
Manager Bellows has entirely removed
this obstruction by cutting the manuscript
so that the performance does not run now
later than the average entertainment. All
the features that have made the new play
successful have been Kept in. but the
scenes have been shortened in certain
places.
Tickets purchased for "a Midsummer
Nights Dream" may be- used for THE
Little Pilgrims or exchanged fer the fol-
lowing week. when the Shakespearean
comedy will be produced. or the money
will be refunded to the purchaser of the
tickets.
The Washington times., 1902-04-06
"Pompadour Jim" Now Vaudeville Star

James J. Corbett, who will be the prin-
cipal attraction in the Chase bill this
week, has fallen victim to the golf
fever. He is pursuing his new bert with
the same pertinacity that brought to him
the heavyweight championship of the
world.
II is only another instance OF Corbett's
protean character.
Starting life in the far West as a bank
clerk, with splendid constitution and
fondness for outdoor sports. he quickly de-
yeloped marked ability as, a boxer, and
throwing his whole soul into It shortly
became. and is today. the best sparrer in
the world Of pugilism. Concluding TO
identify himself with the art Of self-de-
fence. he devoted his life to the science
OF the squared circle, and his conqucsts
beginning with Sullivan. up to his de-
feat by Fitzsimmons, are matters OF pu-
giiistic history.
In the meantime Corhett's popularity
was taken advantage of by William A.
Brady. the exploiter of prizehghters. He
brought out Corbett as an actor, and in
the interim between fistic bouts the fight
Or toured the country and won no small
measure Of success In roles that permit
ted him also to display his skill as
eparrsr and bag puncher. Since his de-
feat By Jenries. and failing to obtain an
opportunity to regain lost laurels as tho