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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
NEW KIND OF FRAUD
 FOUND IN CHICAGO
UNDERWRITING CONCERNS DOING BUSINESS ON A LARGE SCALE ARE RAIDED BY UNITED STATES MARSHALS.

Chicago, November 2O.-Several under writing companies alleged to be the lar gest fraudulent concerns of the kind ever operated in Chicago, were raided here l today by United States marshals. The concerns are accused of promoting fraud ulent enterprises. According to the fed eral authorities the men accused of oper ating the swindles had many victims and obtained nearly a million dollars by the scheme. The names of men arrested and the companies with which the federal authorities say they are connected, fol- low:
 W. J. Root, president: w. IL Welcn, vice-president, and W. D. Hubert. sec- retary. of the Central States Underwrt- ing and Car company; Charles Endicott Brown. president of the Prudential Se- curities Corporation brokers Frank 5. Winslow, president American Corpora and Security company; Ezra C. Barnum, president National Stock and Guaranty company, and the Bankers Credit and Mercantile company, and David C. Ow- ings, National Stock and Guaranty com pany.
 Hubert, Root and Nelch were taken to the United States disctrict court and gave bonds of sj000 each for their appearance for trial. The postal authorities say the Underwriting companies were In league with certain of the brokers with whom they divided the fee taken for the sup posed underwriting, which was never done. The plan by which the swindles were carried on. it is alleged, involved
  that the Underwriting and Guaranty com panies had given trust companies cer- tain assets and collateral security to in- demnify bonds given the investors until the time the bonds matured. The cor porations were given bonds at maturing periods all the way from twenty to forty years. In using the mails to circulate their methods of doing business the com panies informed corporate enterprises de- sring money that they could secure funds by calling at the Chicago offices.
 On arrival in Chicago the corporation officials would be introduced to alleged capitalists who reported that they had available capital to finance business prop ositions and would buy the underwrltten stock provided the corporation officers would have them underwrtten by re- sponsble guaranty companies It Is serted that the alleged capitalists would then advise that the work be done by the Central States Underwriting and Guaran- ty company; the American Corporation aud Surety company or the National Stock and Guaranty company of San Francisco. The victim was assured that there could be no doubt that the stock underwritten would be sold as the capi- talists 10 whom the victim had been in. troduced would be certain to buy them The brokers would then take the men seeking the underwriting to the offices of the guaranty companies and arrange for guaranteeing the bonds on payment of a fee of l per cent of amount of under writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
CITY ITEMS.

PETTY LARCENIES-An entire case of whisky was stolen from the J. P. Swift saloon, Second avenue and Twenty-fourth street, last night, the miscreant taking his stolen goods through a side door.
 ". P. Johns.i 1490 Fifth avenue, re- ported to police headquarters last night that thief had entered his hefi house and stolen half dozen fine chickens.
 Garden & Cohen, IA North Eighteenth street, reported to the police yesterday the loss of a small bank containing S7. The losers suspect one of the porters of the store
 Cooper Stewart of the Postal Telegraph company reported to police headquarters the loss of a coat and vest.
 TWO WOMEN MISSING.-Policea assist ance has been asked in locating of Miss Hixie Willis, daughter of J. Y. Willis Of the Shelby Iron Works, Miss Willis dis appeared Tuesday and since that time, her whereabouts have been unknown. Mrs. c. H. Rives, living with her father at Martins Station, on the North Bes- semer car line, has been missing from her home since Monday. Her relatives are greatly alarmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Indicted for Perjury and Bribe Taking.

San Francisco, November 2O.--rhe grand Jury returned two indictments today, one accusing Peter Duffy of perjury, and the other charging Supervisor Fred Mich olas with agreeing to take bribe. Duffy is a hanger-on about the courts and was formerly elevator man in the hal of jus tice The charge against Nicholas grows out of the purchase of furniture for the city. In the indictment Supervisor Nam lock is reported as having been interme- diary between the furniture firm and Nicholas. No action has been taken as vet against Mamlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
AMATEUR PLAY WAS
 VERY SUCCESSFUL Bessemer Enjoyed Unique Pro- gramme by Epworth League CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION City Attorney Instructed to Draw Up Four Ordinances Covering Exten-
 sive Sidewalk Improve
 ments-Notes, Etc.
CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION

Bessemer. November 20.-(Special.)-The play given under the auspices of the Ep- worth league of the Methodist church in the Beavers hall tonight proved great success and was attended by some 300 people, who were delighted with the hum- orous programme and the originality of the conception.
 During the course of the hour several popular songs made favorable impressions upon the audience, among them being solos by Miss Iris Winning, Miss Laura Jones, Miss Caryl Huffman and duet by Miss Florie Little and pr. Lawrence M. Barnett.
 Chronothanatoletron," d marvellous in- vention, was displayed in the little one act comedy by the inventress, Miss Lulie Hard, and from its magic interior, one after the other, kings, queens and his torical characters long since dead, were ground out, appearing in their ancient costumes and with song and anecdote told of the time in which they lived and their suprise at the changes that have come about.
 Cast of Characters.
 Following is the cast of sixteen char acters:
 mventress-Miss Lule Hard.
 Genius-Mlss Erline Moore.
 Sarah-Miss Carrie Benton.
 Cornelia (the Roman municipalities Nell lie Kelly.
 Pharoah's Daughter Miss Miriam Moore.
 Queen Elizabeth--Miss Pearl Clay. Mother Blckerdick--Miss Mamie Sloan. St. Cecilia-Miss Laura Jones.
 Agnesi of Bologna-Miss Elsie Robin son.
 Hypatia-Miss Gladys Huffman.
 Pocahontas-Miss Frances Kelly
 Joan of Arc-Miss Winnie Barrett. Sappho-Miss Caryl Huffman.
 Martha Washington Miss Eunice Doyle. Priscilla-Miss Cornelia Fulton.
 From to 10 o'clock a salad luncheon was served in a most attractive manner by the young ladies of tie league. Alto gether about $i0 was cleared above ex- benSps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Spain Sends Warship to Taneier.

Madrid, November 2O.-As a consequence
 of the receipt by the cabinet of dispatches setting forth that the situation or Euro peans in Morocco is growing worst. Min ister of Marine Alvarado decided, after consultation with the premier and his col leagues, to order the battleshlp Pe.ayo to the Moroccan coast. The Pelayo will proceed either tonight or tomorrow for Tangier, where she will join the French warships She will take 300 marines. It is reported here, though the rumor lacks confirmation. that the British squadron,
 now on the coast of Spain, has also been nrdcred to Morocco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
OFFICERS CONDUCT
 NOW CONSIDERED
ON MAYORS INSPIRATION POLICE COMMISSION INVESTIGATION AS WAS HUMlLlATED.

As was ntmated yesterday morning, the case of Rev. T. w. Walker, the well known negro preacher, who was arrested several nights ago. charged with refusing to pay his car fare, reached the police commission. Mayor Ward has taken d hand in the affair, as has the police com mission. On the instlgation of Mayor Ward, the police commission is now inves- tigating Walkers eounter-charges to the effect that he was insulted, handled rough ly and humllated by a police officer. In this Investigation the officer becomes a defendant.
 The case against Walker was carried over from yesterday and will be heard this morning in the police court. if no further postponement is sought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
FAVOR PROTECTORATE.
Many Prominent cubans Think Island
 Incapable of Self-Government.

Havana, November 2o.-The sentiment in Cuban industrial and financial circles in favor of establishment of strong American protectorate over the island s crystalizing. There are two Independent movements for this purpose. the instisa- tors of which are gathering signatures to petitions to President Roosevelt, opposing the idea of annexation, pointing out the inability of the Cubans to direct their own affairs, unaided, and declaring that only by a protectorate can Cuba be pre- served for the Cubans.
 It is reported that a considerable num- her of signatures have been secured, but they are being kept secret, pending the development of the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Busy Council Session.

The mayor and board of aldermen met in regular session tonight and completed a number of small matters of interest to the citizens. Present were Mayor J. J. Sullivan, Aldermen l. A. Lewis, w. Eidge, T. J. Bisset,, J. D. o'Garra, A. A. Ross and J. NJ. Crook.
 The meeting was called to order at 8 D. m and City Clerk c. T. Cooke read the minutes of three previous meetings.
 At the suggestion of the mayor a free license was granted to w. T. Etheridge to run fruit and vegetable wagon through the streets of the city MT. Etheridge is a retired machinist and unable to use his eyes.
 Final action in the assessment of side walk improvements of Messrs. Parsons, Adams and Mrs. Ward was potponed to- gether with the complaints to the next meeting.
 The street and light committee report ed the storm sewer in as good condition as could reasonably be expected, and on this recommendation final acceptance was moved and carried.
 The treasurer and tax collector ren- dered a statement of the city's finances, which showed for the month of October disbursements of $l0,6Gl, and receipts of s7991.
 Small Death Rate.
 Eight deaths among the negroes and only one white was considered d most remarkable showing for October as re- ported by the city physician.
 Estimates drawn up by the city engi- neer for sidewalk improvements, cover ing most of the territory within the city limits. were submitted, and after con- siderable discussion the city attorney was instructed to draw up four ordinances covering many blocks below Seventeenth street from Sixth avenue and Arlington. and including the railroad crossings on Alabama avenue and Eighteenth, Nine teenth and Twentieth streets and First alley to the Marks saloon.
 A bill for plumbing services by tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Indictments Against Standard Oil.

' Memphis, Tenn, November 20.-Charles 70. Scholder, local manager of the Stan dard Oil company, was served with a cta- tion by United States Marshal Frank &
 Elgin, issued in the office of George Ran
 dolph, United States attorney, which legally ordered that corporation to answer a batch of indictments returned against it by the federal grand jury at Jackson Tenn, naming the first Monday in next April as the date for the trial. The cita- ton was not in the nature of an arrest and no bond is required of the defendant corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Dairy Burns.

Twelve valuable cows and several hogs and pigs were consumed in T fire which destroyed the dairy of w. c. Connor, on St. Louis avenue near the Gnited States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry com pany at o'clock this morning.
 About fifty tons of hay which was stored in the loft, gave the flames quick headway. and before the stock could be released the workmen were driven from the building No cause has yet been found. although some believe that 1t re- sulted from spontaneous combustion. The loss. which amounted to 5000, was par tiallv covered by s1J00 insurance Mir connor supplies milk for great num- her of citizens and his loss will be felt 'bv many others during the next few weeks. He hopes to obtain other cows by that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Linton Anniversary.

. The following announcement has been made to the Knights of Pythias of this city:
 f Anniversary celebration will be given by Linton lodge No. 130 Knights of Pythias, on Thursday, November 22. 1906, at Beavers hall Third avenue between Nineteenth ar< Twentieth streets. Every member is expected to attend with his wife. daughter or sweetheart. Many grand lodge officers will be pres ent Refreshments will be served; no children will be admitted. Fraternally,
 SAMUEL STEIN,
 Chairman Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Prizefighter Charged With Murder.

Grand Rapids, Mich, November 20.--The coroner's jury, which investigated the death of Mike Ward, returned a verdict today announcing that Ward came to his Adeath through a fall as the result of d blow struck by Harry Lewis (Bestermam while engaged in a prize fight" The yer dict says that blame should be laid upon the promoters and abettors of the fight Hs fully as upon the principals themselves After the return of the verdict war rant was issued for the arrest of Lewis, who had been in custody since the fight charging him with fullful murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Deputy Contest.

Now that Chief Deputy Brown and Sheriff Higdon are preparing to enter the office and will be drawing up their list of appointments in the near future. aspirants for the Bessemer chief deputy are beginning to get busy and numerous petitions are circulating among the sup porters of the Colonel in the recent cleo ton.
 Among the number who are prominent ly mentioned are Gray J. Huffman, D. w. Houston. Capt. J. B. Young. W. G. Hurd John. Smithson of Jonesboro. and George w Jones. The contest grows warmer every day and there is no little speculation as to the probable choice. Andrew c. Mitchell, who had entered his application has now withdrawn. leay- ing the field in favor of his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Tennessee Town Hit By Storm.

Nashville, Tenn, November 20.-News has just reached here of cyclone which swept through Spencer Van Buren coun- ity, Tenn, Sunday morning about o'clock. The court house was demolished, fifteen homes unroofed, and many stores dam aged. The place has been cut off from telephone and telegraph communication since Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Personal and General.

The Kennedy Furniture company today completed the furnishing of one Of the rooms at the Robinson Hanby inlrmary with a handsome mahogany set. The room is one of the best in the building and will be used by the customers of Ken nedv Bros. at reduced rate.
 MT. J. ". Shoot who was accidentally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Embezzler Surrenders in New Orleans.

New Orleans. November 2o.-Almon Blair tonight surrendered himself to the police of New Orleans. saying that he had embezzIed ss25 jointly from the Rock Island railroad and Wells Fargo Express company, at Krebs. Indian Territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Cincinnati Southern Elects Directors.

Cincinnati, O., November 20.-At the an nual meeting of the Cincinnati Southern Railway company here today the follow ing directors were elected: Lawrence Maxwell. Jr., Samuel Spencer, Briggs $. Cunningham, Charles A. Hnsch, w. J. Murphy and E. w. Kittredge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Export Duty on Silver Pesos.

Mexico City, November D.-The new finance bill providing for an export duty of 10 per cent on silver pesos recently sent to the house of deputies and passed by that body after a brilliant speech by Minister of Finance Llmantour, has gonS rapidly through it's course in the na- tional senate, by which 1t was approved and will now pass 10 the hands of the President of Republic for his signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Delightful Sea Trips the Year Round
 SOUTHERN PACIFIC Passenger Steamship Between New Orleans and New York

Weekly service from both ports The Ideal Trip Summer and Winter.
 SPEED-COMFORT-
 Ask nearest ticket agent to route you to New orleans or New York hy rail. and thence Southern Pacific steamers. returning to starting point by rail.
 Inquire 124 Peachtree st., Atlanta, Gn. 417 st. Charles St. New Orleans, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
CONTEST IS AS FOLLOWS:

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Equipment Ordered.

Great Southern have a large amount of equipment ordered and so have the Frisco and the Seaboard. The Central of Georgia claims to be in better shape now than has been the case for some time past, especially on the Birmingham di- vision. It has received forty new loco motives, thirty of which are large freight engines.
 The large corporations are complaining loudly of the Southern and next to the the Frisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Green Undertaking Company.

E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21

AS FIRST PRIZE IN UNIQUE CONTEST public
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21

The car shortage situation in the Bir- nlngham district IS said to be the worst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-17
Juvenile Story Books
Il Cot Of New Ones Added Today
Don't judge these offerings by the advertised prces-thats
not fair The prices made extremely low purpose

A CAT BOOK
portrait by H. Officer Smith,
characteristics II. V. Lucas, 4E~
all sorts and sizes Of cats..........IJC
BIG JACK
and other true stories OF Or
horses, by Gabrielle Jackson ZJC
THE STORY OF AMERICA
by Hezekiah Butterworth, re-
vlsed and enlarged, illustrated o0n
with over $50 engravings. gs............oOG
IN THE CLOSED ROOM
by Frances Hodgson Burnett,
Illustrated by Jessie Wilcox Q0o
smith. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OOU
STOKES cHILDREN's ANNUAL
stories and Rhymes. fully IL on
Illustrated In colors. rs...................Ju
RED FOX
by Charles G.. d. Roberts.
the career OF a fox of the
backwoods districts OF Can
ada, he represents the best I'm
physical and mental develop
ment OF which the tribe of
foxes has shown itself capable,
with many Illustrations by "A
Charles Livingstone Bull. 1T
PRINCE FRIDoIIN's CoURTsHIP
German translation for chill To-
dren, color illustrations. lJC
DOLLY'S THEATRICALS
by ID. Gwyn Jeffreys, the story
OF a little girl who wanted TO
celebrate her mammals birth A0n
udy..''..... ......................1 1uu
FOXY GRANDPA BOOKS
later adventures of Foxy
Grandpa, Jimmy" THE 10.
katzenJammer Kids" each.... ZOC
MY DOGS IN THE NoRTHLAND
by Egerton r. Young, expert
ences with Eskimo and st.
Bernard dogs. covering years
OF sledge travel In the frozen
wilds OF British America,
book for every animal lover, o0~
profusely illustrated......... .0JC
BRIGHT IDEAS FOR EN-
PERTAINING, by Mrs Her
bert Il. Lippincott, two hun
dred forms of amusement for
social gatherings OF all kinds,
with special suggestions for &C.
birthdays and holidays. .JUC
PRINCESS FLORINA IN
NATURE LAND
by Eva NJ. Carter fairy tale,
while written in a fanciful
style will appeal 10 the imagi-
nation OF the child, will also
instruct them I'm the wonders %.
or nature. re....................... .ZOG
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-17
,ish the Free Exhibit the chur Museum of Natures donders
Juvenile Books---For Boys and girls
Next in Our Great Upheaval Sale

THE WISE--wil anticipate and buy NOW for the
Anniversary the Outing and the home brarygood books
for the boys and girls always in demandour generous
quantities. bindings fine illustrated books added
TO the low prices must tempt you
We invite inspection and will welcome you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-17

The WTLDERNF FlSS NOf AGE
by Franklin Welles Calkins.
true tale of Indian life.
based upon the experience OF
two Sioux children who es-
caped from a mission school i'm
Minnesota about the year 1867:
their adventures were numer-
nita aud thrilling
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-03-01

c.. F. Scheer, editor of the Akley
Tribune was city visitor today.
Mrs. Mckay has returned from Ne
Wis where she has been visiting for the
past three weeks.
What is cold in the head? Moth
ing to worry about if you treat it with
Ely's Cream Balm as soon as you be-
gin to sneeze and shuttle. Neglected,
the cold may grow into catarrh, and
the air-passages be so inflamed tina:
you have to fight for every breath. 1t
is true that EN's Cream Balm cures
catarrh, promptly and certainly. But
you know the old saw about the ounce
of prevention. Therefore use Cream
Balm when the cold in the head shows
itself. All druggists, 50c., or mailed
by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New
York.
Not for good many years has Sank
Centre had such meeting as that
which is to begin in the opera house
next Sunday evening. The Rev. Geo.
L. Barker of New Jersey, will have
charge of the services. He needs the
assistance of every Christian man
and woman in this city, to make the
meeting the success which it ought to
be. We support enough concerns
which are inimical to our best in
terests. We need to rally to this effort
to revive the spiritual life of the place.
A large chorus choir will furnish stir
ring music for these services. Every
man, woman, and child in the town
is invited to attend every one of these
services.
The best way to rid the system of
cold is to evacuate the bowels.
Kennedy'S Laxative Honey and Tar
acts as pleasant yet effectual cathar-
tic on the bowels. tclears the head,
cuts the phlegm out Of the throat.
strengthens the bronchial tubes, re-
lieves coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough, etc. Sold by all druggists.
One would think the Laxative idea
in cough syrup should have been adj
vanced long before it was 1t seems
the only rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds would be to move the
bowels and clean the mucous mem
braneS of the throat and lungs at the
same time. Kennedy'S Laxative
Honey and Tar does this. 1t is the
original Laxative Cough Syrup, the
best-known remedy for Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whsoping Cough, etc. Tastes
good and harmless. Sold by all drug
giStS.