The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
CITIZENS LEAGUE IS NOW PROPOSED Committee of Twenty-Five Ad-
 journ Sine Die MASS MEETING PLANNED Coal Operators Made Distinct Gains During Past Week-Much Bet
 ter Conditions at the
 Mines.
MASS MEETING PLANNED

The committee of 9 citizens organized two weeks ago for the purpose of devel- oping public sentiment against lawlessness in the Birmingham district adjourned yes tel day sine die.
 < A movement has been set on foot to or ganize an association or corporation ln the interest of law and order. The pros pectus of the projected organization is as follows:
 The Citizens Protective League, lneor- porated.-Object: To aid in the restora- tion and preservation of law and order m Jefferson county; to protect through the medium of law property rights and the rights of individuals to earn a living at any lawful occupation unmolested by Vlo- lence, threats or intimidation; to aid In the detection of crime and the prosecution of those guilty of overt acts of lawlessness and of the instgation thereof; to coop crate with the civil and military authori- ties in any lawful manner; to assist them in the suppression of the present rebellion against the law.
 Location-The principal office of this corporation shall be in Birmingham, Ala.
 Capital Stock-The total authorized cap- ital stock shall be 5000, divided into 2OOO shares of $1 each, of which amount 5000 shall be paid in.
 The officer or agent designated by the corporation to receive subscriptions to the capital stock is ..............,........... of Birmingham, Ala.
 The names and postoffice address Of the incorporators and the number of shares subscribed for by each are as follows; Names. Postoffice Address. No Shares.
 The corporation shall have eleven di- rectors, whose names and addresses are as follows:
 Names. Address
 This corporation shall have the right to sue and be sued, make and use a corporate seal, and to alter the same at pleasure.
 To employ and appoint such officers and agents as it's business may re- quire; to make and alter at pleasure all needful bylaws and regulations for the transaction of it's business and the con trol of it's property and affairs and Tor the transfer of the stock.
 The period limited for the duration of this corporation shall be one year from the granting of this charter- (Code of Alabama, Sections 3445 ct seq).
 A number of large taxpayers, mer- chants, manufacturers and professional men have, it is said, signified their in- tention of becoming enrolled in the league One of the most prominent citizens of Birmingham has been spoken of for the position of chairman of the board of directors.
 Several of the men interested in the are thinking of calling a mass meeting for next Tuesday to consider and dis cuss the miners strike and the best way of ending it. It is pointed out by merchants and others that business is being paralyzed by the strike, and it is felt that something should be done, and done at once, to save it and to stop in limitation and attempts at assassina- ton.
 The coal operators made distinct gain in production during the week ending yesterday The Tennessee com pany, the Sloss- Sheffield company, the Alabama Consolidated, the Pratt Con showed appreciable increases; and not only increased production, but alto gether better conditions at the mines.